A Mystery Wrapped in an Enigma

Well, that's what I think of when I think of the petite Icelandic angelically-voiced Bjork. Her new album Volta will be her first since 2004. The album is due for general release May 8, but you can attend a listening party Friday at Spot Coffee and New World Records on Elmwood, where the album will be played in its entirety.
The listening party will be held from 6-8pm. "The new CD will be played and there will be Bjork prizes that you can enter to win, and also some cool Bjork gifts for anyone who pre-orders the new CD from New World Record," says Joseph Murray, of Warner/Elektra/Atlantic, who are sponsoring the event. Grab your swan dress and go check it out!
Friday, May 4, 6 -- 8 PM Free Spot Coffee/New World Records 765 Elmwood, 14222, 882-0225

Though it may only be the fifth time since 1992 that the Albright-Knox Art Galley has increased its admission rate, the higher fee speaks to the changing face of our society and economy. To keep the gallery in good financial health, it is necessary to increase the price of a regular adult admission ticket from $10 up to $12. The new price will go into effect on January 1st 2009.
The director of the gallery, Louis Grachos, has said that due to higher costs in all areas of the gall …
French satire from the 1600's feels like falling asleep in high school english class. But classic French satire with a rock and roll band? That sounds better. We can thank Andy Liegl for this bold modernity on December 26th when his production of Such Foolish Affected Ladies opens at the Alt Theatre. The original play calls for violinists but this role has been liberally opened up to local band The Nepenthe. "I wanted an indie rock sound, something that my generation can click wit …
It’s funny how history seems to repeat itself. Florence Foster Jenkins was in the elite member of society, but terribly eccentric and utterly convinced that she was a great coloratura soprano – despite the fact that she couldn’t carry a tune for even a few notes. She even managed to hold a sold out concert, even though she couldn’t sing! Sound familiar? Remember William Hung?
Jenkins’ story happened over 50 years ago. She would hold annual recitals in the Ritz Carlton h …
What could be more perfect to spread the news about local artists at the Buffalo Indie Market than a literary magazine that features works from local artists? NOMAD is a new magazine set to debut in January 2009 that will feature writers, poets, photographers, artists, and designers from the area. Erica Eichelkraut, a freelance photographer, created NOMAD and is bringing it to the public. Since Eichelkraut is a part of the Buffalo Indie Market, it wasn’t long before a collaborat … 


