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Selma Blair delivered the final installment in UB’s 2022-23 Distinguished Speakers Series on Wednesday night with her service dog, Scout, curled up at her feet.
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Selma Blair delivered the final installment in UB’s 2022-23 Distinguished Speakers Series on Wednesday night with her service dog, Scout, curled up at her feet.
Audience members found themselves transported into the otherworldly and unusual cavern of Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice” as they entered the Center for the Arts (CFA)’s Black Box Theater this past weekend.
UB students employed visual art to create safe spaces, speak out and show support for the university’s transgender community in response to right-wing commentator Michael Knowles’ speaking engagement at UB Thursday night.
Zodiaque, UB’s pre-professional dance company, showcased their diverse talents in a series of performances last weekend at the Center for the Arts.
The Harlem Quartet delivered an immersive performance full of energy and humor to a packed Lippes Concert Hall last Saturday. The Grammy-winning string quartet played a uniquely diverse program that spanned several centuries, genres and styles, with a special focus on composers of color and female composers.
UB’s international clubs and cultural organizations will take the stage this Saturday for International Fiesta, an annual dance competition held at the Center for the Arts. The event, sponsored by the Student Association and UB’s International Council, will showcase the talents and cultures of the university community.
Celebrate Black History Month this February with local art exhibitions that highlight the contributions of Black visual artists. These three diverse exhibitions in Western New York bring Black art to the forefront:
Local band DaisyChain stopped by the newsroom in December to give the inaugural performance in The Spectrum’s brand new concert series. The three-piece rock group, fronted by UB electrical engineering senior Joseph Gogan, played a raucous set that featured both original songs and a host of classic covers.
Spring is right around the corner, and with it comes a wealth of dynamic campus arts events. From avant-garde dance showcases to nostalgic film screenings to Celtic fiddle music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as the weather warms up.
There’s no doubt in Grace Greenan’s mind that she was born to make music.
The word “hospitality” connotes many things: warmth, friendliness, generosity. It conjures images of manicured guest rooms, of family gathered around a dinner table and of hotels and resorts. A hospitable person is accessible and welcoming, always making space for others — friends and strangers alike — in their home.
Soccer Mommy, the musical personality of singer-songwriter Sophie Allison, gave a vulnerable, visceral performance at the Town Ballroom last Friday. Her first-ever gig in Buffalo, Allison captivated the audience with a dynamic and heavy night of music.
Members of UB’s artistic community offered an exclusive glimpse into their creative processes at Art in the Open, an annual open-studio event held at the CFA last Thursday. Art in the Open has little in common with the typical gallery opening, where patrons walk past painstakingly curated collections of art hung on plain white walls. Instead, attendees were met with the lively, bustling atmosphere of UB’s most talented artists in their natural habitats: their studios.
The average college arts class doesn’t require digging in the dirt, moving boulders or planting thousands of flowers.
With its diverse array of venues, from historic theaters to massive arenas, Buffalo attracts top-notch talent from all over the world. But look beyond the major touring acts that visit the Queen City, and you’ll find that Buffalo’s own music scene is thriving with homegrown talent. From rappers, to folksy guitarists, to punk rockers — there’s literally every kind of musician here in Buffalo. And the best part: you can find these artists playing in your favorite bars and restaurants on any given night.
Ken Jeong was still working his day job when he filmed his first movie, the Judd Apatow rom-com “Knocked Up.”
The Buffalo International Film Festival wrapped up on Monday night after five busy days of screenings, panels and performances across the city.
On Saturday night, UB students flocked to Lake LaSalle for the return of Fall Fest, the Student Association’s annual September concert. The free show, last held in 2019, was headlined by rappers Yung Gravy and Fivio Foreign.
The campus radio station is a hallmark of the American college experience. Since FM broadcasting began to take off in the 1970s, college DJs have offered an alternative to mainstream culture, influencing the music students listen to and they talk about — all from dimly lit rooms and tucked-away basements on America’s college campuses.