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Preview: ‘How to Be an Artist!’ bridges theater, jazz

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 The Editor0Tagged jazz, one-man show, The Caz

“How to Be an Artist!,” which is coming up at The Caz, brings together two high level talents in actor Patrick Gallo and jazz pianist George Caldwell. Editor Elmer Ploetz has the story on how it all came about.

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CORE VALUES: Film & Gender arrives in Buffalo

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 Benjamin Joe0Tagged Area 54, hardcore, Rock

The Lavender Room will present a night of hardcore music Sunday at Area 54. It will feature locals Hostile Makeover and Lil Twiggy and the Green Aardvark Mafia as well as Film & Gender from Massachusetts and Jerry Big’s World Famous Band of Rochester. Benjamin Joe has details.

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Watch: Buffalo Chef Darian Bryan on ‘Next Level Chef’ season finale on Thursday

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Darius Bryan, Gordon Ramsay

After 15 episodes that sent all but three of 27 chefs home since January, the season finale of Fox’s “Next Level Chef with Gordon Ramsay” is here, and Buffalo Chef Darian Bryan is among the top three competing to win it all on Thursday. Bryan’s fans will be cheering him on at a free watch party starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Rec Room, 79 W. Chippewa St.

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Hallwalls says ‘Hey Bitch!,’ and it’s OK

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 The Editor0Tagged LGBTQIA+, performance art

“Hey Bitch” features the return of all-around performance artist and musician Bitch to Buffalo on Friday and Saturday nights. It’s a autobiographical show for an artist who first came to know Buffalo as part of Bitch & Animal on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records. Lee Ames has the interview.

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Just what are the blues? Let’s find out

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Blues, Eric Crittenden, Joe McCarthy, McCarthyizm, Muddy Waters, Son Henry, Timm Goodrich & Scott Russell, Tom Makar

When it comes to American music, perhaps nothing has been more influential than the blues. Now if people could only decide what they are. That’s part of the premise of the Great American Music Showcase, Part 1, set to take the stage at Nietzche’s, 248 Allen Street, on Thursday.

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Core Values: War Bond’s releases debut album, ‘An Act of Treason’

April 22, 2026April 21, 2026 Benjamin Joe0Tagged hardcore, punk, Rock

War Bond will be headlining an all-star lineup of Buffalo hardcore bands on Friday night at Area 54. The band is releasing its first full-length album, “An Act of Treason.” Benjamin Joe has details.

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Buffalo Arts Studio brings back ‘Live on Five’ exhibit

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Mandy Myers0

Buffalo Art: Small pieces of art are key to major fundraiser, community-builder By Mandy Myers At Buffalo Arts Studio, the upcoming “Live on Five” exhibition is centered on community, creating […]

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The State of the Theatre District: A Panel Discussion

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 Mandy Myers0Tagged Panel discussion, Theatre District

What does the future hold for Buffalo’s Theatre District? A panel of arts, business and civic leaders will gather Tuesday to talk about it. Mandy Myers spoke with Investigative Post editor Jim Heaney about what to expect.

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Shea’s Broadway lineup announcement draws its own crowd

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Broadway, musical, Shea's, Theater

The lineup card is in for next season’s Broadway shows at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. Mike Desmond has the details.

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Preview Capsule: ‘An Irish Play’ from American Reportory Theater of WNY

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 The Editor0Tagged American Repertory Theater of WNY, ART of WNY, drama

“An Irish Play” is a different kind of Irish play, focusing not on Celtic stereotypes but on real-life discussions people are having throughout the world.