Students at Cleveland Hill High School rehearsed for months before performing “Newsies” over the weekend. The student production has been nominated for a prestigious Kenny Award from Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo. Continue reading
A passion for poetry has led to an interesting career for Mathias Svalina, a Colorado-based poet who travels the country delivering poems by bicycle. He has traveled to cities like Richmond, Chicago, Austin and Tucson and now he has brought his Dream Delivery Service to Buffalo. Continue reading
This week on the Buffalo Review (May 11), we covered skin cancer, a “save the bees” program in Kenmore and a poetry delivery service. First, we spoke Dr. Ilene Rothman, interim chair of the Department of Dermatology at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, about skin cancer awareness month. Continue reading
The Buffalo State Theater Department brought “Cabaret” to the stage last month. “Cabaret” is the tale of night-club performer Sally Bowels and American writer Cliff Bradshaw, and how their lives are affected amidst growing Nazi support in Berlin, Germany in 1931. Continue reading
For one Buffalo State senior, a love of painting has given her the strength to deal with a challenging illness. On July 6, 2016, Ali Lazik woke up to a life changing feeling, including a debilitating dizziness that was so severe that she was unable to walk. Continue reading
Paint Nite is an international business in the “paint and sip” industry, which partners with local artists who host classes that combine painting and cocktails. In order to become a Paint Nite “creative entrepreneur,” the artist has to apply and once approved has the ability to run their own classes. The company has licensed entrepreneurs across the U.S. and Canada. Continue reading
Holiday shoppers were on the hunt Nov. 25 at the 21st annual Buffalo Women’s Gifts show, which featured over 30 female owned businesses and vendors. Some of the crafts included hand-made flowers, artwork of landmarks in Buffalo, colorful crystals and paintings glistening with glitter. Continue reading
On the corner of Michigan Avenue and East Ferry Street sits a new 300 foot long public art exhibit called the “Freedom Wall.” On the wall are 28 portraits of men and women who made an impact during the civil rights movement, including Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading
Gutter Pop Comics and Sugar City joined together to host their annual fall Zine Fair Nov. 4. A zine is a small, noncommercial and homemade magazine or similar type of media produced by an individual or small group. The fair is a celebration of self-published, handmade and do-it-yourself magazines, books or comics. Continue reading
The Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State opened two separate exhibitions last month featuring the work and personal items of Buffalo artist Craig LaRotonda. Continue reading
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