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The Buffalodown, Vol. 3, Issue 8

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Buffalodown, Local music, Reconnecter

Seamus Gallivan returns with a new edition of The Buffalodown, featuring free summer concerts, and the state of local public radio.

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FOR LOVE: A Centenary Symposium for Robert Creeley, a celebration of the life & work of Buffalo’s beloved poet Robert Creeley sponsored by the UB Poetics Program takes place on May 21 & May 22.

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 RD Pohl0Tagged symposium

The University at Buffalo Poetics Program and Just Buffalo Literary Center will celebrate the legacy of Buffalo’s beloved poet Robert Creeley (1926-2005) on the centenary of his birth on May […]

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Podcast: Spectrum Health Journey — Mental health advocacy and allergy/wellness connections

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 The Editor0Tagged allergies, community, health, Mental Health Advocates

On this month’s Spectrum Health Journey podcast, the hosts talk music and radio with Chuck Stevens from the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service. and Dan Lukasik and Mark Anthony Dellas preview a new documentary called “Travels With George “about the power of friendship.

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Jane’s Walks to be held in Buffalo in May

April 30, 2026April 29, 2026 Benjamin Joe0Tagged Jane's Walks, urban development, urban history

The Jane’s Walk phenomenon began in Toronto in memory of Jane Jacobs, a writer and activist whose lifetime encompassed much of the twentieth century, and who wrote “The Death and Life of Great American Cities.” Between Friday and Sunday, there will be six Jane’s Walks in Buffalo. Benjamin Joe has the story.

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The Buffalodown, Vol. 3, Issue 7

April 29, 2026May 26, 2026 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Buffalodown, community, Investigative Post, Reconnecter

Seamus Gallivan’s The Buffalodown spotlights upcoming community events, including Thursday’s Investigative Post about reforming city hall and state government.

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Investigative Post puts focus on civic reform

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Buffalo, City Charter, speaker

Last month Investigative Post hosted a forum on Buffalo’s Theatre District. Now, on Thursday night, IP will be hosting a talk with John Kaehny, founder and executive director of Reinvent Albany, focusing on problems in Albany and possible reforms in Buffalo.

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Podcast: Spectrum Health Journey — Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service and ‘Travels With George’ doc

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 The Editor0Tagged community, Counselor Awareness Month, health, Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month. On this month’s podcast, Will Christopher, a Community Wellness Specialist, shares tips and techniques for reigning in stress and Andrea Pierce talks about self-care in the helping professions because April is also Counselor Awareness Month.

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Theatre District forum IDs the problems … and maybe solutions

March 26, 2026March 25, 2026 The Editor1Tagged Investigative Post, Theatre District

A forum on the state of Buffalo’s District identified some of the problems facing the city’s signature district, and some of the possible solutions. Mike Desmond has the story.

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Shea’s Smith Theatre may be expanding — upwards

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Shea's, Smith Theatre

Shea’s officials have said for a while that Shea’s Smith’s Theatre is next on the list for major work; On Tuesdy night Shea’s CEO Brian Higgins said that could include adding several floors of residential and arts space ABOVE the theater. Mike Desmond has the story.

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Community Canvases presents ‘The Moral Imperative,’ a literary event’

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 The Editor0Tagged BABEL, Imani Perry, Nikki Giovanni, writing

The Moral Imperative is a series of writing events where people are welcomed to read the works of multiple authors, including BABEL spearker Imani Perry’s book “Black in Blues” and Nikki Giovanni’s poetry and prose collection “Make Me Rain.” Lee Ames has the details.