Becker: August 2010 Archives

lifestyle August 17, 2010 11:58 AM
Becker Q&A with Maggie Cassella
Dear Buffalo,

You need a good laugh. The last couple of weeks have been hard. Shootings during an election year? You know things are out of hand when they can't keep things safe while trying to get re-elected. Laughter is the best medicine.

For the last few years, I have been trying to convince you all that Buffalo is a town ripe for comedy. Today is no different. This Wednesday night, veteran comedian (and big time Canadian TV personality) Maggie Cassella brings her one-woman show, Because I Said So, to the Ninth Ward @ Babeville. For the past 20 years, she has been performing all over the continent and beyond, and now, finally, we get a chance to see her LIVE. I asked her a few questions to help you get to know her.

Becker: Since this is your first time performing in Buffalo, let's start from the beginning and get to know you. Where are you from originally?
Maggie Cassella:
lifestyle August 12, 2010 7:47 AM
Becker Q&A with Storyville Players
Tonight one of Buffalo's coolest shows welcomes one of Buffalo's newest, coolest bands. The Dykes of Hazard Variety Hour, Volume VII welcomes special musical guest, Storyville Players! A ticket to tonight's performance will not only get you stand up and sketch comedy, but you will also enjoy live music. Did I mention this all takes place in Buffalo's coolest venue, the Ninth Ward? In addition, there will be mad A/C cranking. Making all aforementioned statements true in both the figurative

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