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May 11, 2012 3:25 PM
By Doug Sitler:
Buffalo is a not only home to hundreds of rock bands, but it is a destination for out-of-town music groups to strut their stuff. One look at the familiar names scrawled on the ceiling of Nietzsche's in Allentown, it is a clear reminder how this city has opened their musical hearts to bands that are "not from here." Bands travel to Buffalo with the intention to win over some new fans, spread their music, and hope they did a good enough job to be invited back.
Formed in 2002 down in Jamestown, Big Leg Emma is
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May 9, 2012 12:01 AM
After a foreclosure sale of the building at 710 Main Street (formerly Studio Arena Theatre) and with the support of five local banks who contributed their mortgage debt on the building to 710 Main Street Inc. , a new non-profit organization now owns the building. 710 Main Street Inc. has entered into a management and programming agreement with Shea's Performing Arts Center.
Bank of America, First Niagara Bank, HSBC Bank, Key Bank, and M&T Bank, who previously held the mortgages to the building, have come together in support of this venture to ensure
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May 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Staff Review by Patricia Covley:
When people of a certain age think of Judy Collins, they consider a sweet voiced folkie who recorded such songs as "Both Sides Now" and "Someday Soon." How could anyone with such a pure voice have anything but an idyllic life?
In Sweet Judy Blue Eyes, Collins candidly discusses not only her career in folk music and her many relationships - but also her long struggle with alcoholism. From her father, host of a radio show in Denver, she
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April 29, 2012 10:17 AM
THE BASICS: Edward Albee's brooding domestic drama, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1967, has been lovingly revived by the Irish Classical Theatre Company (ICTC) in a production directed by Derek Campbell. BALANCE continues weekends through May 13th. Be patient during the long first half; things really start to percolate after the ten minute intermission...
THUMBNAIL SKETCH: This one courtesy of Wikipedia: "The uneasy existence of upper middle-class suburbanites Agnes and Tobias and their permanent houseguest, Agnes' witty alcoholic sister Claire, is
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April 15, 2012 9:45 AM
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Staff Review by Patricia Covley:
Destiny of the Republic does more than tell the dramatic story of the assassination of James Garfield. It does give us a new appreciation of a little studied American President.
Garfield was the embodiment of the American Dream. Born dirt poor, he became a teacher, a Civil War hero, a congressman and a senator. A dark horse candidate, he beat the odds and became President. But this is more than just the history of
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April 12, 2012 7:45 AM
On April 16, 464 Gallery owner Marcus Wise and fellow Buffalo artists Chuck Tingley and Rich Tomasello will be packing a U-haul trailer to the brim with their best original pieces and heading for the Big Apple. These three talented artists will be representing 464 Gallery and the city of Buffalo at the Affordable Art Fair in New York City, which will take place from April 18-22. The fair will bring together artists from cities across the country and around the world to showcase their work to a captive audience of fine art buyers, gaining international exposure and networking opportunities
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April 9, 2012 12:01 AM
The Arts Services Initiative of Western New York today announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for assisted programming along the Buffalo River between May 26 and October 31, 2012. A total of $82,500 is available to qualified organizations and individuals to conduct programs and events at several sites along the River corridor, including:Buffalo River Fest Park;Silo City grain elevators and site;Mutual Riverfront Park ("Ice Boom Park");Father Conway Park; andThe Buffalo River itself.
Funding for
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April 8, 2012 2:32 PM
Sugar City's month-long "30 Days of Awesome" celebration is soon to come to a bittersweet end, but not without an appropriate goodbye.
The last day of "awesome" will consist of a two-part moving party on Friday, April 13, split between two venues. The night will begin at 6 p.m. at Sugar City with musical performances by a handful of acts.
Kicking things off will be Calvin Johnson and his latest band, The Hive Dwellers. Johnson, founder of K Records and Beat Happening member, has been an icon in the world of underground music,
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April 1, 2012 7:15 AM
Staff Review by Carol Ann Strahl:
A charming, century-spanning journey about the search for the Garden of Eden. "Science vs. Religion" has become a major dichotomy in this society. The author introduces us to aplethora of churchmen, archaeologists, botanists, and educators, all with their agendas regarding this topic.
Some of the locations that have been espoused to be the Garden of Eden include West Florida, the North Pole, Chinese Turkestan, the State of Ohio,
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March 29, 2012 8:29 AM
The movers and shakers of the Buffalo arts scene will be putting their hometown in the spotlight this Friday. Emerging Leaders of the Arts Buffalo (ELAB) will be hosting its first annual member show, "Urban Alchemy," at ZGM Fine Arts.
The pieces that will be featured in this exhibit draw inspiration from the group's mission of revitalizing Buffalo through the creation of public art. "Urban Alchemy is a theme that comes from ELAB's goals and group origins," said local artist Tara Sasiadek. "We exist to support Buffalo artists and one of our first big endeavors was
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March 28, 2012 1:45 PM
By Amanda McLaughlin:
A controlled frenzy, a tangential immediacy: Patrick's Willett's new exhibition, Transience, features works preoccupied
with the happening past and the happening present. Opening Wednesday, March 28th, at
the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, ="mso-bidi-font-style:
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March 25, 2012 8:34 AM
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Staff Review by Patricia Covley:
Attention, all St. Bona's grads - There's a great new pictorial history of St. Bonaventure University. The Good Journey: 150 Years of History at St. Bonaventure University is based on the research of Edward Eckert and edited with additional content by Robert, Ann and Daniel McCarthy. The book begins by describing the founding of what was then St. Bonaventure College in 1858. The school continued to grow and while in a rather remote location, it was
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March 5, 2012 8:20 AM
THE BASICS: This three character domestic drama by Gillian Grattan was a finalist in the ICTC's Maguire Playwriting Competition (for new works by Irish citizens). Directed by Fortunato Pezzimenti, and starring Christian Brandjes, Beth Donohue and Diane Curley, this world premiere production runs weekends at the Andrews Theatre through March 25th. A short full-length play, it runs a little under 90 minutes. There is no intermission.
THUMBNAIL SKETCH: A rural village in the southeast of Ireland, present day. When Lydia, a beautiful, unhappy "flower child"
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March 4, 2012 9:44 AM
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Staff Review by Carol Ann Strahl:
Lone Survivor is a remarkable true story of perseverance and valor. The author is the sole survivor of "Operation Redwing" in Afghanistan. The book explores what it takes to be a member of the elite Navy Seals. They have a shared patriotism, courage and mutual trust. Their promise to each other is never to leave a man behind, dead or alive.
The tenacity of the Seals is reflected in their final sacrifice and in the
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February 29, 2012 2:54 PM
By Lani Churley:
During his youth, Dan Mahoney was kicked out of five different schools. His attempts at being funny to gain attention did not amuse school administration. It would appear they couldn't take a joke. During one of his regular trips to the principal's office, he was asked, "Mr. Mahoney, you're back here again? What do you think you're some kind of comedian?" The answer would turn out to be a resounding yes.
Dan Mahoney is in fact a comedian. His style has earned him industry acclaim
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February 15, 2012 1:28 PM
As part of National Women's History Month, Canisius College is hosting a music celebration that brings together a diverse array of acts ranging from horn and oboe recitals to a gospel choir to the sounds of big bands. The catch is that all of the performers are women. While it's easy to remember the high-profile music venues around town, it is just as important to consider the smaller venues and the collegiate series. If you take a look at all of the performances that take place throughout the city you would be astounded. Whether you're planning on seeing a showing at Christ the King
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