Arts - The Spectrum

During a silent auction hosted by UB’s Fashion Student Association Wednesday night, some students bid up to $60 for a Valentine’s Day date. 
Angela Barca, The Spectrum

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A covert affair

By JAMES BATTLE | Feb. 12, 2015

During a silent auction hosted by UB?s Fashion Student Association Wednesday night, some students bid up to $60 for a Valentine?s Day date.

The Miro Quartet’s performance in the Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall this weekend is one of many events students can attend if they need something to do with their sweetheart on campus. Saturday’s concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Courtesy of Michael Carter

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An on-campus Valentine's Day date

By REBECCA VINCENT | Feb. 12, 2015

The Miro Quartet?s performance in the Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall this weekend is one of many events students can attend if they need something to do with their sweetheart on campus.

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UB Spectrum's guide to sex playlists

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 11, 2015

Sex playlists are tricky because there are many, many songs about sex, but very few of those songs are actually appropriate to have sex to.

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"Destiny's Child, Ludacris and Kearney"

By REBECCA VINCENT | Feb. 8, 2015

Douglas Kearney (pictured performing at the California Institute of the Arts) visited UB on Thursday.

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The grapevine: Feb. 9-13

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 8, 2015

This week budding musicians, punk lovers and anyone else who likes to sing, could take to the stage and strut their stuff. This edition of ?The Grapevine? offers more than concerts.

Jason Huber (left) and Jordan Kelley (right), the musical duo of Cherub, rocked the Waiting Room on Wednesday with their high-energy, electropop performance. Brian Windschitl, The Spectrum

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"Cherub puts on a wild show at the Waiting Room Wednesday, despite the weather"

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 8, 2015

Jason Huber (left) and Jordan Kelley (right), the musical duo of Cherub, rocked the Waiting Room on Wednesday with their high-energy, electropop performance.

The Loft isn’t meant to be a comedy, but it comes across as
humourous given how poorly-executed the film is.
Courtesy of Anonymous Content

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The Loft: Movie review

By REUBEN WOLF | Feb. 8, 2015

The Loft isn?t meant to be a comedy, but it comes across as humourous given how poorly-executed the film is. Courtesy of Anonymous Content Film: The Loft

Shawn Lewis, who graduated UB with a B.S. in architecture,
pursues a career as an artist creating music,
music videos and art installations.
Courtesy of Jeanette Chwan

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Lesionread: Buffalo musician and artist builds new bridges

By TORI ROSEMAN | Feb. 5, 2015

Shawn Lewis, who graduated UB with a B.S. in architecture, pursues a career as an artist

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American Sniper is kept on target by Cooper?s acting and Eastwood?s directing. The film tackles lofty questions of warfare that few films dare to poke at. Courtesy of Flikr user Cinema Streaming Film: American Sniper Release date: Jan.

Hangyu Bai, an advanced contemporary music certificate student, ended Tuesday’s Brown Bag Concert, masterfully playing Ligeti’s “Musica ricercata #4, 8 and 9.” Cletus Emokpae, The Spectrum

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UB's brown bag concert series offers informal way for audience to eat and listen to music

By JORDAN OSCAR | Feb. 3, 2015

Hangyu Bai, an advanced contemporary music certificate student, ended Tuesday?s Brown Bag Concert, masterfully playing Ligeti?s ?Musica ricercata #4, 8 and 9.?

Willie Habbath loves inventing new recipes to change up the menu at UB’s NY Deli & Diner. When he’s not cooking made-to-order delights, he’s jamming out on stage, playing blues music at various clubs in downtown Buffalo. Emily Ling, The Spectrum

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UB kosher cook dishin' on knish

By TORI ROSEMAN | Feb. 3, 2015

Willie Habbath loves inventing new recipes to change up the menu at UB?s NY Deli & Diner. When he?s not cooking made-to-order delights, he?s jamming out on stage, playing blues music at various clubs in downtown Buffalo.

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Cookin' up something good

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 3, 2015

The Spectrum?s food issue is here ? and what would it be, other than incomplete, if it did not have a playlist about food?

Amber Sliter hopes the installation will help break the boundaries set by conventional art exhibits. Sliter and Sato’s no shoe policy is part of their attempt to create an atmosphere where people play and interact with the exhibit they’ve produced. Jordan Oscar, The Spectrum

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Art installation at UB's Center for the Arts merges childhood memories

By JORDAN OSCAR | Feb. 1, 2015

Amber Sliter hopes the installation will help break the boundaries set by conventional art exhibits.

World-renowned violinist Jennifer Koh performed “Bach and Beyond Part III” Thursday night, masterfully blending Baroque and contemporary Bach into a performance that left everyone in attendance impressed. Kenneth Kashif Thomas, The Spectrum

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Baroque in the modern world

By KENNETH KASHIF THOMAS | Feb. 1, 2015

World-renowned violinist Jennifer Koh performed ?Bach and Beyond Part III? Thursday night, masterfully blending Baroque and contemporary Bach into a performance that left everyone in attendance impressed.

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The grapevine

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Feb. 1, 2015

The grapevine is a weekly concert comprehensive seeking to bring all the latest and greatest Buffalo concerts to your fingertips.

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Easy A(rts): UB's best introductory art courses

By TORI ROSEMAN | Jan. 29, 2015

With the add/drop deadline approaching on Monday, students still looking to fulfill their arts credits can choose from a variety of introductory courses.

Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction” during Super Bowl XXXVIII’s halftime show will forever live in infamy as an iconic halftime show moment. courtesy of Flickr user Amy Leiton

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Epic Super Bowl Halftime Shows

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Jan. 29, 2015

Janet Jackson?s ?wardrobe malfunction? during Super Bowl XXXVIII?s halftime show will forever live in infamy as an iconic halftime show moment.

Witcher 3 is full of improvements that should make Geralt of Rivia’s last adventure the best one yet. Improved combat and graphics combined with a massive, multi-regional open world are just a few of the pieces that will make the Wild Hunt one of this year’s best games. Courtesy of CD Projekt RED

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"Snowflakes are falling, games are calling"

By JORDAN OSCAR | Jan. 29, 2015

Witcher 3 is full of improvements that should make Geralt of Rivia?s last adventure the best one yet.

The halls of the Albright Knox are filled with a world renowned art collection envied by major museums around the globe. Currently, the museum can only display 2-3 percent of its collection of more than 6,700 works of art, including more than 500 masterpieces, and is looking to expand. Courtesy of Flickr user rene-beignet

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Building a better Albright Knox

By JORDAN OSCAR | Jan. 27, 2015

The halls of the Albright Knox are filled with a world renowned art collection envied by major museums around the globe.

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The grapevine

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Jan. 27, 2015

Although it?s no Madison Square Garden, Buffalo is a hotspot for big and small bands. Everyday, multiple shows are held at local venues all over the city such as Town Ballroom, Waiting Room, Mohawk Place and Buffalo Iron Works.