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Review: Something Rotten!

March 7th, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

Did you know that Musicals were predicted to be the next great thing in theater in the 1590s by Thomas Nostradamus, nephew of that famous seer who prophesied various fires, plagues, and Hitler? And that a woman’s right… more »

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Excitement building for Collectors & Artisans Expo

March 6th, 2018 by Joe Kirchmyer

Dozens of vendors selling collectibles, memorabilia, original artwork and a wide variety of handcrafted items will fill the Collectors & Artisans Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10, in the Buffalo Irish Center,… more »

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Review: Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope

March 3rd, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

A terrific musical revue, Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope, is playing at the Paul Robeson Theatre until March 25th. Tony Award nominee in 1973 and Grammy winner, Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope combines elements… more »

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What's Your Story?

February 22nd, 2018 by Marti Gorman

I believe that stories are powerful. And I love making them more powerful, and making sure that they are shared. That's the role that I see publishing playing. And that's why I publish beautiful books about Buffalo and by Buffalo… more »

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Review: Far Away

February 17th, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

Ah, dystopian fantasies. What would we do without you in these troubling times? In your capable hands you hold our angst and anxiety about the horrors of the present, and the even more hideous possibilities of the future that… more »

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Review: Beginning Again

February 16th, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

There are a lot of words in Beginning Again, the play by David Alan Brown now making its world premiere at Alleyway Theatre. Words like grief, mourning, suffering--words that delineate emotional pain. And words like myth, truth,… more »

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Adult Writers’ Seminar at Dog Ears Bookstore

February 14th, 2018 by Joe Kirchmyer

A six-week Adult Writers’ Seminar is planned at Dog Ears Bookstore & Café, 688 Abbott Road, Buffalo. The seminars will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 15 and 22, and March 1, 8, 15 and 22.… more »

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Review: Smokey Joe's Café

February 8th, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

Smokey Joe’s Café, currently at MusicalFare, has been in business for more than 20 years and has lost none of its vitality. It's a swinging, lively walk down memory lane featuring 39 songs by the prolific team of… more »

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Review: Waitress

February 7th, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

Pie is a dish of many and varied delights. Savor a few tart sliced apples sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon over a light-as-air, flakey crust. Or luxuriate in a complex, deep-dish chocolate whipped cream pie with a moist, crumbly… more »

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Review: Way Back When

February 3rd, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

The New Phoenix Theatre Company opened Way Back When, An Evening of One Acts, three plays by local playwrights Grant Golden and the late Rebecca Ritchie this week. All are directed by Betsy Bittar, in her first outing directing… more »

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Review: Rose

February 2nd, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

There is an old woman at the Jewish Repertory Theatre with quite a story to tell. Her name is Rose. She is 80 years old, has breathing and cholesterol issues, and is dying. Well, not imminently, but at 80, she says, "How much… more »

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Review: The Nether

January 20th, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

Is it possible to live outside of consequences? Can virtual reality offer a safe place to act out our darkest fantasies with no negative consequences to ourselves or others? Is living in cyberspace a viable possibility? If images… more »

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Review: How I Learned to Drive

January 19th, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

Sexual abuse is much in the news these days. It seems one can’t pick up a newspaper without seeing a headline of the latest well-known figure accused of sexual abuse/harassment. And those are just the ones deemed “newsworthy.”… more »

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Irish authors to visit Collectors & Artisans Expo in Buffalo Irish Center

January 12th, 2018 by Joe Kirchmyer

Two well-known local authors who have written books about Ireland and Irish culture will be special guests at the Collectors & Artisans Expo coming to the historic Buffalo Irish Center, located at 245 Abbott Road in the heart… more »

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The Complete History of Cheektowaga (As I Remember It) by Michael Lauer

January 12th, 2018 by Joe Kirchmyer

The Complete History of Cheektowaga (As I Remember It), by Michael Lauer, a coming of age story about a bunch of kids growing up in the 1970s and early ’80s in the Town of Cheektowaga, is the latest release from NFB Publishing… more »

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Review: An Act Of God

January 12th, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

Been wondering what God’s up to these days? What’s on His mind? How He thinks things have gone since He created heaven and earth? You know, with the plagues and wars and floods and all that He has unleashed on us… more »

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Explore your creative side at Enjoy the Journey Art Gallery

January 10th, 2018 by Joe Kirchmyer

A wide variety of classes, exhibits and contests for beginners to experienced artists are planned at Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery, located at 1168 Orchard Park Road in West Seneca. “We have an Amateur Photography Contest… more »

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Review: Mamma Mia!

January 6th, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

It’s a wise child who knows her own father. Unfortunately, for the lovely Sophie on her beautiful Greek island, such is not the case. She has only her single mom, Donna, and no dad to walk her down the aisle and give her… more »

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Explore Buffalo to offer Docent Training

January 4th, 2018 by Joe Kirchmyer

Ready to be a part of the great Buffalo renaissance? Here’s your opportunity to share your love of Buffalo with fellow Buffalonians and out of town visitors. Being an Explore Buffalo docent is a great way to meet new people… more »

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A Dozen Ways to Catch a Play for Next to Nothing

January 3rd, 2018 by Ann Marie Cusella

It's very cold outside (brrr!), and you want to do something indoors, but bowling feels like too much work. You could head to the multiplex for the latest sci-fi superhero blockbuster, but why not head to the theater instead?… more »

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Celebrate the New Year by Learning Buffalo

December 28th, 2017 by Joe Kirchmyer

Celebrate the New Year with Explore Buffalo by visiting some iconic downtown buildings and learning about their history and architecture while staying warm inside! Full disclosure: you will venture outside between sites! INSIDE… more »

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Collectors & Artisans Expo to benefit two local high schools

December 21st, 2017 by Joe Kirchmyer

Two high schools located in Buffalo’s Irish Heritage District will benefit from the second Collectors & Artisans Expo taking place just one week before St. Patrick’s Day in the historic Buffalo Irish Center, 245… more »

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Review: The Lion King

December 15th, 2017 by Ann Marie Cusella

The Lion King roared into Shea’s Performing Arts Center this week in a sublime production that is brilliant from the first sound of the pounding drums in the boxes on either side of the stage, to the fabulous African beasts… more »

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The Road To Buffalo’s Transportation Museum

December 11th, 2017 by Joe Kirchmyer

It Started With A Curious Child And A Peek Behind The Curtain Their website says that “Jim Sandoro and his wife, Mary Ann, have spent more than 45 years collecting memorabilia, antique vehicles and historic artifacts to… more »

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Review: A Christmas Carol @ Alleyway Theatre

December 10th, 2017 by Ann Marie Cusella

Thirty-five years ago, Alleyway Theatre Executive Director Neal Radice produced Alleyway’s very first telling of the tale of A Christmas Carol. On Friday night, before the thirty-fifth consecutive opening of this classic,… more »

Review: Something Rotten!

Excitement building for Collectors & Artisans Expo

Review: Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope

What's Your Story?

Review: Far Away

Review: Beginning Again

Adult Writers’ Seminar at Dog Ears Bookstore

Review: Smokey Joe's Café

Review: Waitress

Review: Way Back When

Review: Rose

Review: The Nether

Review: How I Learned to Drive

Irish authors to visit Collectors & Artisans Expo in Buffalo Irish Center

The Complete History of Cheektowaga (As I Remember It) by Michael Lauer

Review: An Act Of God

Explore your creative side at Enjoy the Journey Art Gallery

Review: Mamma Mia!

Explore Buffalo to offer Docent Training

A Dozen Ways to Catch a Play for Next to Nothing

Celebrate the New Year by Learning Buffalo

Collectors & Artisans Expo to benefit two local high schools

Review: The Lion King

The Road To Buffalo’s Transportation Museum

Review: A Christmas Carol @ Alleyway Theatre

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