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The Grapevine
By KARA ANDERSON | Apr. 6, 2022From witchcraft to pop-music-infused Shakespeare, performances by various UB groups promise to end the school year with a bang.
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‘The City Talks to Itself’ packs a world of detail into its pieces
By ALEX FALTER | Apr. 6, 2022“The City Talks to Itself Pt. 2” — an exhibit which launched in September, and will run until May 27 — greets attendees to pictures that are meant to evoke the excitement of street art.
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Choreolab returns to the stage for the first time since the start of the pandemic
By ALEX FALTER | Apr. 6, 2022For the first time since the start of the pandemic, UB’s Center for the Arts Drama Theatre showcased an array of displays last weekend in the form of Choreolab, a showing of dances by various choreographers from UB’s Dance Program.
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The love and loss of high society
By SOPHIE MCNALLY | Apr. 6, 2022In a lovely testament to love and loss, “Bridgerton” adopted a slow-burn approach toward guilt complexes and the inner turmoil of whether we should put our responsibilities to ourselves or not.
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Nigo plays it safe on ‘I Know Nigo!’
By ALEX FALTER | Mar. 30, 2022The album’s less-than-expected quality and innovation feels all the more disappointing because it features some of the biggest talents around and Nigo’s creativity, exemplifying that it takes not just creators, but a desire to adventure into the unknown in order to create a masterpiece.
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Dreams Affirmed is making dreams come true for students of color
By KARA ANDERSON | Mar. 30, 2022Dreams Affirmed is UB’s first student-run diversity club that focuses on creating safe spaces, fighting against inequality and promoting opportunities for students of color in the performing arts.
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Rex Orange County makes a meaningful return with ‘WHO CARES?’
By ALEX FALTER | Mar. 20, 2022No stranger to fast-paced alternative joy, Rex’s fourth album, “WHO CARES?,” presents the artist as open and honest as ever, providing an unfiltered portrait of a man who knows how to make some beautiful music.
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‘Turning Red’ turned out great
By KARA ANDERSON | Mar. 17, 2022With a Godzilla-esque red panda, the best fictional boy band since Spongebob’s Boys Who Cry and candid discussions surrounding getting a woman’s first period, Pixar’s “Turning Red” presents a surprisingly hilarious and heartfelt story.
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Pencil sharpener turned retro icon: the ‘Future Nostalgia Tour’
By SOPHIE MCNALLY | Mar. 8, 2022The 15th-leg of Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia Tour” gave Buffalonians the singer’s best 1970s discotheque impression — transforming the concert experience with an intimacy that felt like concertgoers and their friends went clubbing with Dua Lipa by themselves.
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Unglamorous: UB professor talks orchestral world tours and music in academia
By ALEX FALTER | Mar. 8, 2022Jon Nelson’s real-world experience has allowed him to serve as a mentor for students entering the world of professional orchestral production.
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The wondrous world of Joyce
By KARA ANDERSON | Mar. 8, 2022A trove of international literary treasure resides in the UB Libraries’ James Joyce Collection.
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Conway the Machine drops his Shady Records debut with ‘God Don’t Make Mistakes’
By ALEX FALTER | Mar. 1, 2022From the opening notes of the introductory track, “Lock Load,” it’s clear that if any one word could be used to describe Buffalo rapper Conway the Machine’s latest album, “God Don’t Make Mistakes,” it would be gritty.
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UB selects four new campus art projects
By JUSTIN WEISS | Mar. 1, 2022UB is expected to install four new public art projects over the summer as part of the university’s second annual Contemplative Sites project.
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The sophomore scaries: sex, drugs and recovery road
By KARA ANDERSON | Mar. 1, 2022Euphoria’s season two delivers an eight-episode run that struggles to find the proper balance between greatness and failure.
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International Fiesta will return to the CFA on Saturday
By KARA ANDERSON | Mar. 1, 2022UB's International Fiesta will return Saturday, March 5 at the Center for the Arts for the first time since its COVID-19-related cancellation in 2021.
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‘Love is Love’ night at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
By DAN EASTMAN | Feb. 23, 2022On select nights over the next month, The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will open its doors to visitors after dark to see nature in a different light.
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UB’s Theatre and Dance Department releases spring semester events calendar
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 23, 2022Last Monday, UB’s Theatre and Dance Department sent out a university-wide email announcing its events calendar for the semester.
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Fortune forgone
By KARA ANDERSON | Feb. 23, 2022Evoking delight and nostalgia with adventure and near-fantasy, “Uncharted” brings to life the treasure-hunting whimsy of familiar favorites such as “National Treasure” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
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‘Peacemaker’ represents an interesting turning point for DCEU
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 23, 2022The DC Extended Universe has seen a rejuvenation of sorts as of late. After a string of less-than-stellar films and the fallout from the departure of Zack Snyder, movies like “The Suicide Squad” and “Shazam!” have showcased the universe beginning to relax.
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Spiritualism for the skeptic
By KARA ANDERSON | Feb. 16, 2022With a portfolio depicting images of a murdered boy’s ghost and a found spirit report by the supernatural investigator, Egregor, Robert George appears to be an exceptionally strong believer in the paranormal.
