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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Per the title, filmmaker Thorsten Schutte simply lets Zappa talk in this documentary.
Looking Backward: Genesee & Elm, c. 1940
Only a few buildings pictured here, spared from clearance, remain standing today.
Water Authority Keeps Digging a Hole
There is a legendary quote from Will Rogers: “if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.”
Spotlight: Dance Days of Buffalo
Let’s be honest, dance isn’t the art form pushed to the forefront of most people’s radars and agendas. When it comes to the arts, when budget cuts are made, dance is usually the first to get downsized. Then there’s the argument dancers—who are considered artists of movement—aren’t always given the credit they deserve for all the countless hours they sacrifice to choreograph, rehearse, sweat, and endure wear and tear on their entire bodies, all for the sake of their art.
The Grumpy Ghey: What Shall We Name It?
Frequently, I find that perceptions differ between men as to what it is they’re doing together.
Map: Riverside Park
Get out and explore the Riverside Park neighborhood and VegFest…
Centerfold: Black and White
Chaz Buscaglia’s work is featured in BLACK and WHITE, a group show opening this Friday, at Big Orbit Gallery.
Cover Art: Pink Cottage
David Buck’s painting, “Pink Cottage”, is from the collection of Scott Ketteman.
This Week's Agenda from Loop Magazine
Stay in the Loop with this week’s LGBT happenings in Western New York presented by Loop Magazine!
New Belgium Arrives in Buffalo
Distribution by pioneering brewery marks Buffalo’s growing reputation on the national craft beer scene.
Pub Fare Faves from Loupe
Seize this opportunity to gain access to the Loupe-exclusive perks at these fine pub food faves!
Loaded Dice at the Marcy Casino
Olmsted’s public meeting on Marcy Casino restaurant plan allows few questions, provides few answers.
PHOTOS: Coldplay at the First Niagara Center
Internationally known rock band Coldplay came to Buffalo’s First Niagara Center on August 8. Photos by Scott Codaro.
Chris Collins Takes on Uppity Gold Star Muslims
The genius of the Trump campaign is the way in which the candidate can be so easily baited into making an outrageously racist or otherwise insensitive statement, allowing the matter to pivot from the substance of the underlying claim to Trump’s own petulant demeanor.
December Accuser Sues Evander Kane
While the local news is focused on allegations of Buffalo Sabre Evander Kane’s alleged criminal conduct at a Chippewa bar in June of this year, a lawsuit filed a few weeks ago has been largely overlooked. In December, Kane was being investigated for an alleged “sex offense”.
Burn the Bridges
[ART] “Burn the Bridges” is a new, unique show by Buffalo photographer Max Collins. As he prepares to leave Buffalo for the Pacific North West, the show is not only titled ironically—though hopefully he won’t be burning any bridges on his way out of town—but it’s also literally about fire. Fires started in public, in fact. The opening reception for “Burn the Bridges” will take place on Friday at August 5 at Studio Hart in Allentown. The show will run August 5 through August 27.
Wedding of the Waters
[PERFORMANCE] Wedding tells the story of the construction and the completion of the Erie Canal in a totally contemporary vernacular.
Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles
[TRIBUTE] Of all of the tributes to The Beatles, and there are a lot of them, Rain — A Tribute to the Beatles, stands out. More than just a live music concert, the multi-media performance involves video, costumes, and other theatrical elements as well. With such a vast discography, the band can’t possibly play everything, but you can be sure that they’ll give equal attention to all of the Beatles’ distinct eras. Rain — A Tribute to the Beatles comes to Artpark on Tuesday, August 9.
Live at Larkin: Dive House Union and the Jony James Band
[ROCK] Blues-rock bands Dive House Union and the Jony James Band are no strangers to each other. They’ve shared the stage many times, and will once again at the next edition of the Live at Larkin concert series in Larkin Square. The concert takes place on Wednesday, August 10, and as always, is free.