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ONE AWFUL SABRES HOMESTAND By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell

Accountability and take charge mindset in short supply Two plays aptly frame the horror show Sabres fans have had to endure this past

February 7, 2018

Sports

SAT FEB 10 – Buffalo String Works Launches a New Concert Series with Decoda by Jan Jezioro

The BSW effort to bring classical music education to refugee students just expanded Buffalo String Works, a creative grassroots program serving refugee students on

February 5, 2018

Music

Forget the Groundhog by Jan Jezioro

Why worry about the weather when you can enjoy ‘A Musical Feast’? Friday, February 2 is, of course, Groundhog Day, when the attention of

January 30, 2018

Music

Czech Mate?

by Matt Cole 9-time NHL All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, 2-time Stanley Cup winner, and future NHL Hall of Famer, Jaromir Jagr was placed on waivers Sunday

January 30, 2018

Sports

NHL’S HOTTEST TEAM… VEGAS By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell

Expansion team sits atop league standings While beleaguered Sabres fans slog through yet another dreadful season, one that will be the seventh season

January 26, 2018

Sports

Happy Birthday Wolfgang! by Jan Jezioro

The BPO serves up a Mozart vocal treat The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has a long history of celebrating the birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

January 23, 2018

Music

WORLD JUNIORS REDUX By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell

Riveting final, outdoor game and poor ticket sales By many metrics, this year’s IIHF World U-20 Championship, better known as the World Juniors,

January 10, 2018

Sports

FRI JAN 12 & 13- Buffalo Tango Orkestra CD Release Parties

Moshe Shulman and his friends host a double celebration A local audience favorite group, the Tango Orkestra begins the celebration of the release

January 9, 2018

Arts & Culture

OUTDOOR GAME JUST SAVED THE WORLD JUNIORS By Andrew Kulyk

Record attendance, thrilling finish make for exciting event  The much heralded Outdoor Game. Today’s spectacle at New Era Field played before 44,592 full-throated

December 29, 2017

Sports

WORLD JUNIORS… WHERE ARE THE FANS?

Opening of tournament in Buffalo a disappointment By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell Perhaps it all started to go downhill when they rolled out

December 28, 2017

Sports

The 5 Most Popular Degree Courses Revealed

The most popular degree courses are usually popular for a reason. They are usually highly paid careers that have a lot of opportunities and

December 22, 2017

Literature

MATT MOULSON’S FALL INTO THE ABYSS By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell

Sabres winger exiled to AHL In this day and age of guaranteed contracts in the NHL, obscene amounts of money paid out to

December 12, 2017

Sports

Poems by Ellen Catherine Scherer DEAR READER Dear reader: You’ve been asking me what is

December 4, 2017

Literature

BUFFALO ACTRESS IS RISING STAR ON THE FILM FESTIVAL CIRCUIT

By Teresa Reile The film festival circuit is an incredibly competitive market. Each year thousands of actors, directors, writers, designers, and composers submit their work

December 3, 2017

Arts & Culture

EVANDER KANE TRADE RUMORS By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell

Hottest Sabres player this season likely to be dealt In an all too familiar script that long-suffering Sabres fans have experienced these past

November 30, 2017

Sports

FREE TICKETS – FRI NOV 24 – PETER AND WILL ANDERSON TRIO at Pausa

We have a very limited number of tickets to give away for this show. It’s first come, first serve. If you’d like a pair

November 20, 2017

Arts & Culture

2 PAIR FREE TICKETS to MAINLAND/w The WRECKS at Leopard Lounge SAT NOV 18

The publicist of Mainland offered us two pairs of tickets to give away. We’re not running any kind of contest. The first people to

November 16, 2017

Arts & Culture

SUN NOV 19 – SCANDINAVIAN WOMEN COMPOSERS RULE by Jan Jezioro

Swedish pianist Susan Yondt discovers forgotten gems On Sunday, November 19 at 3:30pm, Susan Yondt, professor of piano at the at the Royal Conservatory

November 15, 2017

Music

COLLABORATOR ALEXANDER OVECHKIN By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell

Russian player takes to social media to support his pal Vladimir Putin The Washington Capitals came to Buffalo last week, and with them was

November 15, 2017

Sports·Uncategorized

POETRY by Susan Marie

The Perfect Poem The perfect poem is without words. It is heard within the cries of lovers, legs entwined like trees, limbs reaching

November 12, 2017

Literature

BUFFALO THEATER: ON THE BOARDS-What’s Playing On Area Stages

OPENING PAINTING CHURCHES, play by Tina Howe presented by O’Connell & Company, directed by Lucas Lloyd, starring Tina Rausa, Jack Horohoe, Sarah Kow-Falcone. Nov

November 9, 2017

Theater

TUE NOV 14 – Diaz Trio at the Mary Seaton Room by Jan Jezioro

A Mozart masterpiece and a rare Stradivarius viola make a welcome return to Buffalo On Tuesday November 14 at 8pm the Buffalo Chamber Music

November 9, 2017

Music

INTERESTING FILMS WE FIND: North Korea

This is from the website mubi.com, a site that curates a fascinating collection of excellent films you may not have heard. Definitely worth checking out.

November 6, 2017

TV & Film

BUFFALO THEATER: ON THE BOARDS- What’s Playing On Area Stages

OPENING THE CRUCIBLE, drama by Arthur Miller, directed by Robert Waterhouse, starring Christina Foster, Aleks Malejs, John Fredo, Adriano Gatto, Peter Palmisano, Christopher Evans,

November 1, 2017

Theater

HOCKEY IN SIN CITY By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell

Vegas Golden Knights dazzles with new arena and white hot team Think back to 1970 and the NHL’s newest expansion team, the Buffalo

November 1, 2017

Sports

WED NOV 8 – “JEU de TAROT” at Slee Hall by Jan Jezioro

Irvine Arditti offers world premiere of David Felder violin concerto On Wednesday November 8 at 7:30pm, the Center for 21st Century Music at the

October 31, 2017

Music

Korngold in Vienna by Jan Jezioro

The Friends of Vienna offer an area premiere The Friends of Vienna will welcome violinist David Colwell and pianist Dmitri Novgorodsky for the first

October 25, 2017

Music

ON THE BOARDS: What’s Playing On Area Stages

OPENING Deranged Durang, one-act plays by Christopher Durang, presented by Buffalo State’s Casting Hall, directed by Shaun McLaughlin. Nov 1-11, Wed-Sat at 8, Sun

October 24, 2017

Theater

POETRY

Poems by Ellen Catherine Scherer I GO LIE  i’m too afraid to name her i keep tripping over the same curb in front

October 23, 2017

Literature

ON THE BOARDS: What’s Playing On Area Stages

OPENING Stupid Fucking Bird, play by Aaron Posner, presented by American Repertory Theater of WNY, directed by Michael Lodick, starring Connor Graham, Emily Yancey,

October 19, 2017

Theater

FRIDAY OCT 20 – Taking a Walk with Poet Philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Professor Ann Colley gives us an intimate portrait of the poet On Friday, October 20 at 8pm, ‘A Musical Feast’, the cutting-edge, independent presenter

October 19, 2017

Music

P.K. SUBBAN… RAISING THE BAR ON THE ATHLETE PROTEST ISSUE

NHL star attempts to bridge the divide By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell If everyone is tired of the entire anthem issue and the

October 19, 2017

Sports

TUES OCT 24 – A Celebration of Composer Bernard Rands by Jan Jezioro

UB to confer an honorary doctorate degree on the composer On Tuesday October 24 at 7:30pm, the Slee Sinfonietta will offer a program in

October 19, 2017

Music

ON THE BOARDS: What’s Playing On Area Stages

OPENING Child’s Play, thriller by Robert Marasco, directed by Vanessa Stipkovits, starring L. Don Swartz, Tommy Vane, Jesse Swartz. Oct 12-22, Thu at 7,

October 11, 2017

Theater

Friday October 13 – Pousseur’s Votre Faust Finds New Life at UB by Jan Jezioro

Pousseur’s Votre Faust Finds New Life at UB Lovers of music can experience both rarely performed contemporary ‘classics’ and new works This year’s Wolf-Steger

October 11, 2017

Music

Saturday, October 14 – Stockhausen’s Mantra at UB by Jan Jezioro

Pianists Eric Huebner and Steven Beck join forces for a rare performance of a 20th century landmark work The University at Buffalo has this

October 11, 2017

Music

“SWING LOW” THE BIG WINNER AT BUFFALO NIAGARA FILM FESTIVAL

By Teresa Reile Detroit filmmaker, Phil Elam, a gregarious young man arrived in Niagara Falls for the awards ceremony of the Buffalo Niagara Film

October 6, 2017

Arts & Culture

ON THE BOARDS: What’s Playing On Area Stages

OPENING MENOPAUSE The Musical, musical parody presented by GFour Productions. Oct 10-15, Tue-Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun

October 4, 2017

Theater

Sat 10/7 & Sun 10/8: DENNIS KIM PLAYS GLASS by Jan Jezioro

Concertmaster Dennis Kim offers the BPO premiere of the violin concerto by Philip Glass The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will wind up its two-weekend mini-festival

October 3, 2017

Music

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!

Sabres ramp up the culinary delights at KeyBank Center By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell Anyone remembering the old days at Memorial Auditorium surely

October 3, 2017

Sports

Why Do So Many Nurses Enjoy Their Job

While it’s clear there are thousands of nurses around the world that wished they never bothered getting into the industry, there are more people

October 3, 2017

Literature

REVIEW by Anthony Chase: ON YOUR FEET! THE MUSICAL

On Your Feet! The Musical has started its national tour here in Buffalo, previous to its Miami opening. Emilio and Gloria Estefan themselves were

September 28, 2017

Theater·Uncategorized

REVIEW by Anthony Chase: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at MusicalFare

The first show out of the gate this season was MusicalFare’s charming production of Peter and the Starcatcher, directed by Chris Kelly. This “prequel”

September 26, 2017

Theater

REVIEW by Anthony Chase: Killer Rack at Alleyway

No play from the Curtain Up! roster has inspired more inquiries for my opinion than Neal Radices’s musical, Killer Rack, adapted from the motion

September 26, 2017

Theater

REVIEW by Anthony Chase: MY OLD LADY at New Phoenix Theater

My Old Lady is a minor play by a major playwright that has, over the years, enticed some remarkable actors with its delicious characters

September 26, 2017

Theater

Oct. 5- The Art of the Oboe, Old and New at Baird Hall UB – by Jan Jezioro

Oboist Megan Kyle offers her first UB faculty recital Megan Kyle has invited some of her colleagues and friends to join her for her

September 26, 2017

Music

REVIEW by Anthony Chase: JOHN AT RLTP

There is something ancient and forbidding about Annie Baker’s play, John, now at Road Less Traveled Theater. Even the title, which refers to the

September 26, 2017

Theater

ON THE BOARDS: What’s Playing on Area Stages

OPENING BUNNICULA, presented by Theatre of Youth. Sep 30-Oct 29, Sat & Sun at 2 (no performance Oct 21 & 22). Allendale Theatre, 203

September 26, 2017

Theater

REVIEW by Anthony Chase: THE PRODUCERS AT THE KAVINOKY

Everything about the production of Mel Brooks’ The Producers currently onstage at the Kavinoky Theatre suggests a determination to start the season with a

September 26, 2017

Theater

REVIEW by Anthony CHase: THE QUEER WORLD OF Noël Coward’s DESIGN FOR LIVING at Irish Classical Theatre

In the opening scene of Noël Coward’s comic masterpiece, Private Lives, when Amanda’s new husband assures her that she is entirely “normal,” she objects,

September 26, 2017

Theater

REVIEW by Anthony Chase: DONNA HOKE’S SONS AND LOVERS at BUA

Donna Hoke’s new play, Sons & Lovers, is a clever little invention about a middle-aged woman named Ellen who is at a crossroads in her

September 26, 2017

Theater

If You Love Helping Others a Masters in Counseling Might Be Your Calling

Do you have a passion for helping others? Maybe you go out of your way to help those around you who are in need?

September 25, 2017

Literature

FRIDAY 9/22 & SUNDAY 9/24 – Madama Butterfly

Buffalo Opera Unlimited production comes to Buffalo State Tim Kennedy, artistic director of Buffalo Opera Unlimited, will bring his company’s new production of Giacomo

September 20, 2017

Music

SUNDAY, 9/24 – Camerata Returns to St. Anthony’s by Jan Jezioro

The Camerata di Sant’Antonio returns to its original home The Camerata di Sant’Antonio opens its 15th season in a concert amusingly titled “Il Secondo

September 20, 2017

Music·Uncategorized

CELERY SET TO RETIRE FROM RACING By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell

Beloved Bisons mascot running for the final time next week. As far as drama goes, this will be the exciting finale to what has

August 24, 2017

Sports

Why Becoming a Patron of the Arts is Critical for Finance Professionals

Finance experts may understand business ledgers better than they can ever understand Rembrandt’s finest paintings, but they still enjoy viewing them. The world of

August 23, 2017

Visual Arts

Young Composers Are Taking Hollywood by Surprise

Music is an important element that cannot be separated from moving pictures or movies. Some of the most successful movies in recent years achieved

August 23, 2017

Music

THE BISONS CLIMB OUT OF THE ABYSS by Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell

Team’s turnaround brings back some respectability As far as turnarounds are concerned, this is not a complete 180. But at least it’s something.

August 11, 2017

Sports

ON THE BOARDS: What’s on Stage in Area Theaters

OPENING  DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID, Pittsburgh CLO & Kansas City Starlight touring production of the Alan Menken musical, presented by Shea’s and Albert Nocciolino.

August 9, 2017

Theater

Friday August 11th – Senso di Voce Revisits Silo City by Jan Jezioro

Vocalist Esin Gündüz and oboist Megan Kyle create an otherworldly soundscape A truly unique pleasure of last summer’s local classical music scene was the

August 6, 2017

Music