On the First Day
A reflection on yesterday’s demonstrations against the Trump administration, which drew millions worldwide.
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Poems: Michael Kelleher
Two poems by Michael Kelleher ahead of his March reading in Buffalo.
The Dilettantes in the Castle
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry is nominated to be the next Secretary of Energy.
Until a few weeks ago, Perry had literally no idea what the Secretary of Energy does, and it wasn’t too long ago he had called for its abolition. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Mad Money with Chris Collins
Afternoon WBEN talker David Bellavia ran in a Republican primary against Chris Collins to win the right to battle incumbent Kathy Hochul for the 27th Congressional District seat. He wrote this analysis of the allegations against Chris Collins’ alleged insider stock trading.
Cover: Peter Fowler
Peter Fowler is a local painter who is part of a group show at Studio Hart.
Studio Hart: Peter Fowler, Barbara Hart, Dale Schwalenberg, Daniel Hart
Four artists offer works about sailboats, seas, balmy days, and sunny skies.
Peach Picks: What to Read This Week
The editors of the online literary mag Peach look at what’s happening now in the local literary world.
Investigative Post: Buffalo Police Training Lags
Many police departments get what amounts to a stamp of approval from outside evaluators. Not in Buffalo.
Artists Seen: Bob Collignon
David Moog’s portrait of the Buffalo-based photographer.
Centerfold: Edreys Wajed
Edreys Wajed’s upcoming show at the Western New York Book Arts Center is called White. Lines. Matter.
Barfly Gadfly: Less Male, Less White, Please
Our local restaurant scene is great—but not immune from a particular discomfiting culture.
Irish Classical and BPO Present Amadeus
The Irish Classical Theatre and Buffalo Philharmonic join to present Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, three performances only.
Film reviews: 20th Century Women, The Founder
Writer-director Mike Mills was inspired to make his breakthrough film, Beginners, when his own father came out of the closet at the age of 75. For his followup he turns to his mother for inspiration, though the result seems to be much more about himself.
Inaugural Reckonings: What's Coming in 2017
The new administration in DC can’t spoil all of Buffalo’s momentum, but it may poison our politics.
Looking Backward: Genesee & Fougeron, c. 1935
Here, in a snowy photograph taken in about 1935, is the corner of Genesee and Fougeron streets.
This Week's Public Picks
The Public’s weekly local music reviews and previews.
Buffalo Students Create Birthday Music Video for Michelle Obama
This week, a Buffalo based musician named Da’Von McCune released his first piece of music, a tribute to first lady Michelle Obama that comes on her birthday—the day after Martin Luther King Day, and in the final week of Barack Obama’s presidency. The song, titled “Michelle Obama Ft. T Brizzy,” a danceable hip hop track with a catchy hook about the first lady also comes as a refreshing reminder of the love and positivity that many people in Buffalo feel for the first family on the heels Carl Paladino’s hate speech which was pointed at Michelle Obama, especially.
Trump and Manufacturing Jobs
For now at least, Trump and Cuomo seem to agree on infrastructure spending in New York State.
Tokyo Police Club
[INDIE] Tokyo Police Club will be touching down at Waiting Room with their catchy brand of indie rock on Thursday.
Little Cake Rap Show
[HIP HOP] Host Truey V brings to the stage five Buffalo-based hip hop acts this Sunday, January 22 at Milkie’s. Acts include Little Cake, Looney Acres, Rodagues, Jack Topht, and a performance by wza, Short Moscato, and Illusive under the name 14 Trapdoors.