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Arts & Culture·Country·Music·Uncategorized
May 18, 2025

Bluegrass Legend Ricky Skaggs to Play at Sportsmens’ Park

Multi Grammy Award-winning bluegrass, country and gospel  music legend Ricky Skaggs and his band, Kentucky Thunder will make a rare appearance in Buffalo at Sportsmens’ Park on Sunday, June 8,2025 at 4:00
Arts & Culture·Betting·Casino·Games·Lifestyle
May 13, 2025

The Art of Tech: Why Real-Time Wagers Are the Future of Sports Engagement

In an era where fans are constantly second-screening, sports are no longer just watched. They’re interacted with. Few innovations have reshaped that interaction quite like real-time (in-play) betting. What began as simple

When Belief Becomes a Crime — The First Amendment on Trial in Brooklyn

Last week, in a Brooklyn federal courtroom, something alarming happened—something that should

Government Witness Melts Down on Stand After Prosecutor Plays Netflix-Style Clip in OneTaste Show Trial

On Day One of witness testimony in United States v. Cherwitz and

Road Less Traveled’s SHIPWRECKED! Closes Sunday!

Get your tickets to any of the final 4 performances! PLUS! Enjoy one of our featured cocktails in the lounge before the show and
October 7, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

How to Define Your Living Room Space with the Right Pieces

The living room is often the heart of the home—a place for relaxation, entertainment, and socialization. Defining this space with the right pieces not
September 28, 2024
Arts & Culture·Home·Lifestyle

FINAL WEEK!! Monsters of the American Cinema at BUA

When his husband passes away, Remy Washington, a Black man, unexpectedly becomes the owner of a drive-in movie theater and the guardian of his
September 23, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

Shalom Maidenbaum: Championing Fair Property Taxes and Supporting Communities Through Philanthropy

Shalom Maidenbaum, co-founder of Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, has dedicated much of his career to ensuring that homeowners across Nassau County pay fair
September 18, 2024
Health·Law·Nassau County·NY·Tax Law

NEWSIES Produced by Kavinoky Theatre Opens Tonight Sept. 12

Based on true events, Newsies tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the
September 12, 2024
Activities·Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

SoleTurn on Tap Friday Night at Angry Buffalo

By Tony Farina The rock band SoleTurn, featuring the new and re-imagined hits they famously deliver, will be on stage Friday night at
September 4, 2024
Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Music·Pop

A Tribute to a Media Legend: Nabil Ghali Honored by the General Intelligence Service

In a heartwarming ceremony held at the headquarters of Radio Belady 96.6 in Port Sudan, the General Intelligence Service paid tribute to Nabil Ghali,
September 3, 2024
Government·Philosophy & Religion·Sudan·Visual Arts·World News

MUSICALFARE PRESENTS THE REGIONAL PREMIERE OF:   THE PROM

Four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, travel to a small town in Indiana to help a student banned from bringing her girlfriend to the prom. They’re ready
September 2, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

Irish Classical presents: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, runs September 12 – 29, 2024 Step into the shadows on Curtain Up!
August 31, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

Advice for Buying Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry  

Lab-grown diamonds have become increasingly popular, offering a more ethical and cost-effective alternative to natural diamonds. These diamonds are virtually identical to their mined
August 29, 2024
Arts & Culture·Lifestyle

Carnegie Art Spree Festival is this weekend!

Artist Vendors Artist vendors will be on Canal Street (City of Tonawanda) and Webster Street (North Tonawanda) showcasing the local talent in Western New
August 15, 2024
Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Lifestyle·Music

THIS SATURDAY Aug 17: SHAQUILLE O’NEAL IN BUFFALO

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant basketball players in NBA history and is now also one of the greatest entertainers on earth.
August 14, 2024
Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Music

The Art Behind Slot Games: A Visual Journey

Slot games have a long history in physical casinos and online platforms; they merge art and design in ways all unique to them; from
August 14, 2024
Arts & Culture·Betting·Casino·Games

Blues Rocker Joanne Shaw Taylor at BABEVILLE August 15, plus more August shows

Thu. Aug 15 Joanne Shaw Taylor w/ special guest Tommy Z Asbury Hall 6 pm doors, 7 pm show British blues guitarist Joanne Shaw
August 14, 2024
Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Music

Utility companies deliberately maintain their heavy contribution to global warming, which increases our need for their services and grows their profits.

Dear editor, As the country and the rest of the world experience another year of scorching heat waves, private for-profit utility companies — who
August 14, 2024
Featured·Health·Local News·News

How Donald Trump Undermined the Health and Safety of American Workers

by Lawrence S. Wittner During his four years as President of the United States, Donald Trump was remarkably active and often successful in sabotaging
August 13, 2024
Environment·Featured·Government·Health·News·Politics

THE AGE OF AQUARIUS by Stewart Rogers

On August 15, 1969, a half million. long-haired. freaky people gathered in the mud for the Woodstock Music Festival in upstate New York. For
August 12, 2024
Arts & Culture·Education·Featured·Lifestyle

18 Urban Farms To Explore This Saturday!

This free, self-guided tour features 18 urban farms offering a unique glimpse into the heart of our local food community. It’s Gardens Buffalo Niagara‘s
August 12, 2024
Activities·Arts & Culture·Education·Events·Featured·Health·Lifestyle

Why Does Racism Inspire Artists to Respond?

Racism in America has often inspired great art from Norman Rockwell’s famous “The World We Live In,” depicting Federal marshals escorting tiny 6-year-old Ruby
August 11, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Visual Arts

SHAEKESPEARE IN DELAWARE PARK – Only 9 more performances of The Comedy of Errors!

The Comedy of Errors Directed by Lawrence Gregory Smith July 25, 2024 – August 18, 2024 There will be an AL interpreted performance of The
August 10, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

Photo Canvas Prints: An Alternative Decor Element to Enhance the Look of Your Space

Every photo carries its own memories. It’s a record of a moment in time, and if you want those memories to linger, capturing the
August 9, 2024
Arts & Culture·Home·Lifestyle·Visual Arts

Questionable Judicial Grounds and Dubious Legal Practices – Unsettling Justice for Corporate America

Amid global challenges – pandemics, wars, and authoritarian regimes, accompanied by plummeting economies, bankrupt businesses, and fractured families – one certainty remains: lawyers profit.
August 5, 2024
Analysis·Business·Courts·Law·Opinion·Prosecutorial Misconduct·The Swamp

Escape room rules and regulations

Escape rooms are quickly growing in popularity as enjoyable and challenging activities to do with friends, family, and coworkers in Canada. These games that engage
July 30, 2024
Arts & Culture·Games·Lifestyle

Shakespeare in Delaware Park –– The Comedy of Errors Opens THIS THURSDAY (7/25)

In  The Comedy of Errors Antipholus and his servant, Dromio, seek their identical twins, also named Antipholus and Dromio.  They find themselves in Ephesus, where
July 24, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

Enhance Your Market Position with Top Competitive Marketing Services

Introduction In today’s super-fast digital era, Securing a strong market position is crucial for long-term success. To achieve this, companies must leverage competitive marketing
July 18, 2024
Arts & Culture·Business·Finance·Technology

The Ultimate Guide to On-Page SEO Best Practices in 2024

Effective SEO involves understanding search engine algorithms and user behavior and implementing best practices to enhance the website’s relevance and authority in specific search
July 17, 2024
Business·Finance·Local News·Technology

Finding the Best Promo Codes Available – Tips and Tricks

When joining a new online casino or sportsbook, you will notice that when creating an account, there is an option to add a promotional
July 15, 2024
Arts & Culture·Betting·Casino·Games

Today at the Elmwood Village Farmers Market! 

Saturday, June 13, 8am-1pm Butterfly Release at 11:30 a.m. Find us at the north end of the Elmwood Village Farmers Market on Bidwell Parkway,
July 13, 2024
Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Local News

The Creative Journey Of Slot Machine Art And Design

The slot machine­s have changed a lot over time­, what started as basic machines with simple de­signs became complex digital game­s. The way they
July 12, 2024
Arts & Culture·Betting·Casino·Games

Creating Your Own Business As An Artist? Here’s Some Tips For Getting Started

Embarking on the journey of starting your own business as an artist can be both exciting and daunting. Combining creativity with entrepreneurship requires a
July 11, 2024
Arts & Culture·Finance·Law

CEPA Gallery position open for a new Executive Director

CEPA Gallery, a renowned contemporary photography and visual arts center, is excited to announce that it is now accepting resumes for the Executive Director
July 2, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Visual Arts

SoleTurn Set for Big Show Saturday at Hamburg Public House

By Tony Farina The super-hot rock band SoleTurn is coming off two tremendously successful shows this past weekend and is planning on another big
June 26, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Music·Pop

Building Rapport with Customers is Essential

Building rapport with customers isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a crucial element of successful business interactions. Imagine trying to form a connection with someone
June 25, 2024
Arts & Culture·Business·Lifestyle

How Mergers and Acquisitions Have Reshaped the Entertainment Industry

By Philip Alberstat, Managing Director — Embarc Advisors  In 2017, the battle for domination in the entertainment business began when Disney acquired 21st Century
June 25, 2024
Arts & Culture·Technology·TV & Film

How ADHD Can Hamper Your Sleep Schedule & Best Solutions

A sound sleep is the prerequisite for waking up feeling refreshed the next day. How we sleep at night can have a significant role
June 24, 2024
Arts & Culture·Health·Home·Lifestyle

The Ultimate Moving Checklist for a Stress-Free Move in Vancouver

Is there any updated moving checklist for BC movers in 2024? Creating a moving checklist is not a choice but a necessity. You have
June 24, 2024
Arts & Culture·Home

HAPPENING TODAY! City of Lockport Hosts Pride Festival For the First Time

For the first time in Lockport’s history, an LGBTQ+ Pride celebration will be held at the Kenan Center on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from
June 22, 2024
Events

Local Author and LHS Student Host Children’s Storytime at Lockport Farmers Market

Award-winning local author Diana Tuorto will offer a children’s storytime and signing of her latest picture book, Ms. Alberta: Feline Barn Manager, at the
June 22, 2024
Literature·Local News

Jazz Legends & Rising Stars Stud the Schedule of the 21st Rochester International Jazz Festival RIJT

by  Carl Mrozek Now that we’re all sweltering in the summer heat, we can take cool comfort from the realization that we’re also entering
June 21, 2024
Activities·Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Jazz·Music

CALL FOR ARTISTS! Carnegie Art Center

IMPORTANT DATES Art drop off: June 29 during gallery hours and Members Appreciation Night | 12PM-8PM Opening reception: July 10 | 6PM-8PM Art pickup:
June 21, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Visual Arts

BASEBALL’S ZANY ST. PAUL SAINTS

The International League’s new addition By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell The St. Paul Saints are in Buffalo this week for a six game
June 19, 2024
Featured·Local News·News·Sports

SoleTurn Will Launch Summer Concert Series On Friday at Blueberry Treehouse Cafe

By Tony Farina The exciting and up-and-coming rock band SoleTurn will kick off its summer concert series this Friday, June 21, at the warm
June 18, 2024
Featured·Music·Pop

Farrokh Shroff’s Journey from Iconic Studios to Personal Creations

Graduating from Berklee College of Music in May 2017 with a major in Contemporary Writing and Production, Farrokh Shroff has charted an impressive career
June 12, 2024
Music

How Injury Lawyers Assist Clients with Complex Legal Processes

Navigating the legal system after an injury can be overwhelming. Injury lawyers are here to help. They guide you through complex processes and fight
June 11, 2024
Arts & Culture·Business·Finance·Law

Understanding the Different Types of Contracts: A Beginner’s Guide

Contracts can seem intimidating, especially if you’re new to them. You need to to understand the types of contracts. You need this whether you’re
June 11, 2024
Arts & Culture·Business·Courts·Finance·Law

his Saturday: Be part of the Squeaky Wheel AV Club!

Saturday, June 15, 1-3pm Free, sign up below Join us for the inaugural meeting of Squeaky’s AV Club, a new monthly meetup for digital
June 10, 2024
Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·TV & Film·Visual Arts

WEBR Radio Celebrates 100 Years of Evolution in Western New York

WEBR Radio in Buffalo, NY has had a history with the call letters WEBR since 1924. Originally home to live orchestra broadcasts and successful
June 10, 2024
Music

Spend an enchanting evening celebrating Shakespeare

Join us for an enchanting evening at Shakespeare in Delaware Park’s Opening Night Reception Fundraiser on June 20th! Under the tent, you’ll indulge
June 7, 2024
Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Theater

Allentown Art Festival Returns to Buffalo’s Allentown Neighborhood

Based on article from Niagara Action Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood is abuzz with excitement as the 67th annual Allentown Art Festival is set
June 7, 2024
Activities·Arts & Culture

FREE Mirabo Press – Nathan Meltz Open Studio Fri, June 14th, 6-9pm

Next Friday is an open studio and installation of Mirabo  Press artist in residence Nathan Meltz’s recent work. It’ll be an informal evening, visitors
June 6, 2024
Activities·Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Visual Arts

Volunteers needed for the Allen West Art Festival

Volunteers Needed SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ABAC23A0F9C61-49932366-2024 The Allen West Festival is the main fundraiser for the Allentown Association, and will be held this year
June 4, 2024
Activities·Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Visual Arts

Shakespear in Delaware Park is Bringing Shakespeare to a venue near you

“A Midsummer Night’s Tour” is an hour-long abridged version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. All performances are FREE, non-ticketed and open to the public. Donations
June 4, 2024
Activities·Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Theater

The Buffalo Reading Invasions are back for their 12th season

The Buffalo Reading Invasion is kicking things off  along Bidwell Parkway, just east of Elmwood (the Talking Leaves/Aroma side) on Wednesday June 12th from 7pm
June 3, 2024
Activities·Arts & Culture·Featured·Literature

American Heart Association will teach Hands-Only CPR at Buffalo Public Schools Summit

WHAT:     The American Heart Association and the Buffalo Bills are teaming up to save lives. As part of a collaboration to increase CPR awareness in
May 31, 2024
Health

Trump committed serious crimes and should NOT be president again

Dear editor, By now, we’ve all heard the news that Donald Trump was found guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying his company’s
May 30, 2024
Arts & Culture·Crime and Justice·Featured·Opinion·Politics

Trump’s guilty verdict should disqualify him from office

Dear editor, By now, we’ve all heard the news that Donald Trump was found guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying his company’s
May 30, 2024
Arts & Culture·Courts·Crime and Justice·Featured·Government·Opinion·Politics

Local author’s book perfect for true crime lovers: The Bachelorette Party

THE BACHELORETTE PARTY, Alex seems to have it all, a dream internship on a popular crime show and a too-good-to-be-true fiancé. Now her
May 30, 2024
Lifestyle

Realism In Art: Fred Bugs

Today on Artvoice, we have the pleasure of telling you the story of abstract artist Fred Bugs, a key figure in the European and
May 30, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Visual Arts

SoleTurn to Kick Off Summer Concert Series At the Family Friendly Blueberry Treehouse Cafe

By Tony Farina Even as the long-awaited expansion of the legendary music venue Sportsmen’s Tavern on Amherst St. in Buffalo nears completion, the ongoing
May 30, 2024
Arts & Culture·Featured·Local News·Music

Buffalo Arts Studio Presents Panel Conversation on Contemporary Art and Folk Art Practices

Buffalo Arts Studio is hosting the panel Contemporary Art and Folk Art Practices to discuss how artists are influenced by the intersection of
May 29, 2024
Arts & Culture
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