BOOK EVENTS

Rick Falkowski
Buffalo History Books
2026 Presentations that are available.

Early Buffalo Music & Entertainment. A look back to the beginning of Buffalo’s entertainment history, starting at Canal Street to early theaters, concert halls, vaudeville houses, big band nightclubs and music prior to the advent of Rock N Roll. Includes information on area radio stations, songwriters, musicians, entertainers and many historic photos.

Rock N Roll Buffalo. A review of the musicians, bands, DJ’s, clubs, concert halls and personalities that brought rock music to the Buffalo area. Starting with the beginning of Rock N Roll in the 50s, will focus on rock music, but will include all styles of music performed in WNY through the mid-80s, along with photos of the bands and venues.

Historic & Influential People from Buffalo & WNY – the Early 1800s. Information and photos of people who influenced the history, commerce and culture of WNY in the early 1800s. Will discuss noteworthy politicians, inventors, businessmen and others, including information on the building of Buffalo Harbor, the War of 1812 and the Erie Canal.

Town Founders. The people who founded the cities, towns, villages and sections of WNY during the 1800s.

Late 1800s Industry, Businesses & Culture. Info and photos of the people who made Buffalo & WNY a manufacturing center, built the mansions and influenced the society and culture of the late 1800s, including the social activists, religious leaders, medical pioneers and writers of the era, along with the achievements of women during the late 19th Century.

Early 1900s Society & Culture. Individuals involved in education, politics, entertainment, sports, religion, social welfare and white-collar companies of the WNY area, including retail, newspapers, hospitality, and other businesses, along with philanthropists that benefited our community.

Early 1900s Industry & Manufacturing. Information and photos highlighting the individuals that created the steel, automotive, airplane and other factories that shaped the Blue-Collar backbone of WNY during the early 20th Century. Includes philanthropists whose contributions continue to benefit the WNY community.
Early 1900s Combo. Excerpts from the two Early 1900s presentations combined into a single talk.

Spirit of Buffalo Women – Arts & Entertainment. Historic and influential women from Buffalo and WNY in the arts and entertainment, including musicians, actresses, authors and artists from the early 1800s to current times.

Spirit of Buffalo Women – Society & Business. Historic and influential women from Buffalo and WNY in business, education, social welfare, politics, manufacturing and philanthropy, from the early 1800s through the present.

Philanthropists & Social Benefactors. Individuals that contributed to the social welfare of WNY through their financial contributions, activities and organizations or foundations they created.

Historic Places of Buffalo & WNY. Information about historic locations, buildings, homes and places in our community, as identified by historic markers and other sites of interest. Five separate presentations: Niagara County, Northtowns, Southtowns, city of Buffalo (downtown) and the city of Buffalo (West, North, East & South Sides), plus a total book talk.

Presentations are 50 minutes long followed by a questions & answer period and the opprotunity to purchase signed copies of the books.

To schedule a talk for your club, organization, business or for a special event contact Rick Falkowski – buffalohistorybooks.com – rickfalkowski@aol.com – 716-583-0540