Culture
Black Carpet III: Buffalo Fashion Runway Returns, this time at Shea’s
On Saturday, Black Carpet III makes it debut at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, bringing a presence that feels bigger than a runway. Buffalo Fashion Runway, which began as a showcase of Buffalo’s designers, models and creatives, has evolved into something more layered — and has drawn a powerful financial endorsement from one of the region’s most influential philanthropic institutions. Mandy Myers has the story.
The Miracle of Rural Art Blooms in Springville
From starting as a theater/art gallery in a renovated shoe store, to an organization spreading several buildings and having received millions in funding, the Springville Center for the Arts is a thriving success story still in the making. They’ve revealed the heart of a small town in an extraordinary way that distinguishes their place on the WNY map. AJ Govenettio has the story.
Remembering Jorge Guitart (1937-2025): “His poetry was not for the masses; it was for everyone.”
Dr. Jorge Guitart, a longtime Professor of Spanish linguistics in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University at Buffalo, and beloved member of the Buffalo arts and poetry communities, including his work with Just Buffalo Literary Center, died on October 28th in Buffalo. He was 88.
