The Native American Community Services’ “All Our Relations” Project and the Outdoor Adventure Club hosted a screening of a new documentary, “The Eagle and the Condor: From Standing Rock with Love,” at the Student Union Theater on Monday.
Fans of the Halloween season wait year-round for the month of October to finally roll in. They sit around in anticipation to throw on their favorite festive classics. When “Hocus Pocus” and “Halloween” aren’t enough to satisfy your craving for spooky entertainment, here is what’s premiering during the month of October.
Matt and Kim brought sex dolls, balloons and unfiltered language to their high-energy performance Saturday night. The indie-electronic duo performed alongside American Authors for the second show of the Student Association’s Fall Fest Concert Series.
The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence celebrates its annual fall festival filled with wholesome family fun. The festival featured fall-themed events, ranging from a haunted house to a tractor-drawn hayride.
When discussing the best parts of Buffalo, we often talk about the city’s most famous accomplishments. Buffalo wings, the Bills, the snow –– they’re all considered important aspects of Buffalo culture. Perhaps one of the most underrated yet consuming aspects of the city, however, is its theater presence.
The popular alternative band Modest Mouse played for a sold-out audience at the Center for the Arts Monday night.
Greta Van Fleet flaunts synth, and Danny Wagner is the driving force. Over the past year, the Michigan rockers have embarked on a journey to revitalize ‘70s rock. The 19-year-old drummer maintains an arsenal of heavy hits while mixing in a steady dose of grove. Tracks like “Safari Song” and “When the Curtain Falls” have a refreshing sound, which Wagner lays the foundation for. His drumming not only drives the songs, but balances exceptional fills with a temperament that flaunts his personal chops.
After a period of label-limbo, Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated “Tha Carter V” has come out after delays, unknown release dates and a feeling that the album release was out of Wayne’s hands. After just one announcement on Wayne’s YouTube account on Sept. 25, the album is suddenly out.
The UB Libraries participated in the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week by holding events on both Sept. 26 and Sept. 27. The event focused on censorship in literary works and screen adaptations. Students, faculty and staff read from controversial and banned pieces.
A UB alum is helping bring the Broadway production of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to Shea’s Performing Arts Center with a fresh twist. The performance offers a vibrant set design, elaborate musical numbers and a barrage of humor.
J. Cole wasn’t afraid to hide his emotions on Tuesday night.
While 1,300 students picked up tickets for this year’s first Fall Fest Concert Series show, roughly half of the students attended the concert.
Robby Takac sees excitement at home in Buffalo. The Goo Goo Dolls, Takac’s band, are set to embark on an anniversary tour in support of “Dizzy Up the Girl.” The 1998 record is responsible for hits like “Slide” and “Black Balloon,” and projected the Goo Goo Dolls to the forefront of the mainstream. The album set the stage for a multitude of hit singles and albums throughout the ‘00s, cementing the Goo Goo Dolls as a fan favorite across the country. But the Goo Goo Dolls always come home.
Heavy riffs, thick bass, hammering drums and shrieking vocals. It’s all there for Greta Van Fleet, a group of post-adolescent rockers looking to inject a new breath into rock. Citing an array of influences ranging from singer-songwriter virtuosos like Neil Young and John Denver to legends like Led Zeppelin, Greta Van Fleet has personified the hard rock sound that drove the ‘70s.
Despite a change of scenery, the Student Association’s annual Fall Fest found an unlikely and comfortable home in the Center for the Arts on Friday. Roughly 600 undergraduate students attended the first of three Fall Fest concerts. Friday’s show focused on rap and R&B performances, headlined by West Coast rapper Vince Staples. The show received support from opening acts Blaise Moore, an alternative R&B act, and Taylor Bennett, a Chicago genre-fluid rapper.
When Paul Scanlan, CEO and co-founder of Legion M Productions, set out to create a new production company, he intended to end the assumption that Hollywood has to be run solely as a business. By taking advantage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups [JOBS] Act, Legion M uses equity crowd-funding in exchange for stock in the company. This structure allows everyday movie fans to work with and be a part of high-budget film projects and the community. Unlike traditional Hollywood production companies, Legion M begins its investment at $100. This is how the company draws in the average moviegoer.
Chris D’Elia doesn’t care if he offends anyone, and he’s certainly not afraid of Ludacris. He’ll roast the world’s most prominent pop stars, impersonate your favorite rapper and, if you talk back on Twitter, he’ll take you on too.
Elton John hardly had a reason to let go of his smile. Over the course of a three-hour set, the legendary singer and pianist ignited the KeyBank Center on Saturday night, presenting a two-part set consisting of 22 songs. The concert is the fourth of John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour, a massive three-year world tour signifying the end of Elton John’s touring years.
For Slee Hall concert manager Philip Rehard, the new year is an opportunity to showcase what’s new for UB’s music department.
On the first few notes of “Egypt Station,” Paul McCartney makes his intentions clear. The former Beatle has no intention of revisiting a lifetime’s worth of work in one album. Rather, McCartney wants fans and onlookers alike to know that he’s still making music, pushing for hits and catchy loops that rival the deepest tracks of his solo catalog.
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