[DANCE] The internationally acclaimed show Baila Brazil is being brought to Artpark for a two-day stint from Friday, July 15 to Saturday, July 16. For their North American premiere, a group of performers including the dancers of Balé de Rua choreographed by Marco Antonio Garcia, sambistas, musicians, capoeiristas and singers will deliver a burst of infectious Brazilian music and dance to the audience.
[FOLK] Initially, it seemed to fit a template of co-ed duet albums begun ages ago, carried out by classic country royalty like Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, George Jones and Tammy Wynette… even Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. But Steve Earle insists his debut album with Shawn Colvin is nothing of the sort.
Please note: this event has been cancelled.
[COUNTRY] The man who made the infamous “Red Solo Cup” a beverage vessel of choice for any fun-loving guy or gal, Toby Keith is peddling his 2016 Interstates & Tailgates Tour playing old favorites like the rowdy, patriotic anthem “Made In America,” and proud drinking tunes like “Beer For My Horses” and “Whiskey Girls,” alongside a few new tunes off his upcoming release 35 MPH – set to drop this fall. Catch Toby Keith at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 15.
[COMEDY] If you grew up with the Internet, comedian Dan Soder doesn’t trust you. “Growing up with the internet means you never worked for a jerk,” Soder asserts before launching into his pre-Internet-porn-era struggle. Soder’s joke structure is strong. He’s skilled at pulling laughter from his audience throughout the set up, and slaying them with the punch line.
[FOLK] Shakey Graves a.k.a. Alejandro Rose-Garcia isn’t your average country-folk singer, but it’s his aversion to conformity that helps him detach from the commercial flux and fluff. Known for his intoxicating live appeal, Rose-Garcia was praised early on for his keen ability to fill the stage with sound as if backed by a full band despite his one-man setup. His debut album, “Roll The Bones” was a lo-fi folk excursion, revealing his excellent musicianship and heartfelt, starry-eyed songwriting prowess.
Late last week, four concerned individuals filed an Article 78 Lawsuit in State Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the Buffalo Planning Boards issuance of a SEQRA “Negative Declaration” regarding the Queen City Landing LLC tall glass tower proposed for the Outer Harbor Marina. I am one of those individuals involved in this lawsuit.
Maybe old Caucasian politicians should just stay off of Twitter. Maybe people should think or reflect before they Tweet. When you’re running for President, believe it or not, every retweet is, actually, an endorsement. When you’re a Caucasian member of the Board of Education in a school district whose population is overwhelmingly African-American, even a casual sensitivity to that fact would be expected — demanded.
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