Breaking Away: Felix and Meira
This film was named the best Canadian feature at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
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Heavyweight: I Am Chris Farley
Whether or not you were ever a fan of Chris Farley’s work on Saturday Night Live, where he was widely hailed as the second coming of John Belushi, you can’t deny that this was someone who really threw himself into what he was doing. Literally. At one point in this documentary, an SNL producer talks about the comedian’s refusal to temper his falls anytime he threw himself around the stage or onto the floor, which he did regularly.
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!
Great Parties, Poor Economy
We are poor—and those pesky fundamentals say the region’s economy needs more than parties and high spirits.
Looking Backward: Court Street, 1932
This photograph, taken by Wilbur H. Porterfield in 1932, captures Court Street looking west from City Hall toward the Erie Canal.
Spotlight: Gaitrie Devi
Bollywood dancer Gaitrie Devi is the type of person who is constantly thinking of innovative ways to expose the community of Buffalo to different styles of dance.
The Grumpy Ghey: Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies
Revisiting the Matthew Shepard case and the recent incident at Cathode Ray.
Things Beer Geeks Say
…or, eight terms every beer geek and beer geek’s friend need to know.
WNYBAC Members Show
Members show at Western New York Book Arts Center offers real page-turners.
Centerfold: And I Knew Everything Would Be All Right
And I Knew Everything Would be All Right, by Maude White. On display at at Buffalo Arts Studio.
Cover Art: New Girl
NEW GIRL by BREZO, whose work is currently exhibited at Rust Belt Books (415 Grant Street) is part of the Infringement Festival.
See and read more at brezoart.blogspot.com.
Public Picks from Buffablog
BuffaBLOG’s weekly local album reviews and event picks!
The Zero-sum Penitentiary Game
Obama begins to acknowledge the problems in our criminal justice system—but it’s not enough.
Mascia Goons Visit Franczyk; Hilarity Ensues
Scroll to the bottom, and you’ll find what I believe so far to be the first publication of the unexpurgated Joe Mascia tape. I think it’s important to hear the words that he says, the way in which he says them, and the context in which they’re spoken. In the meantime, a story.
Chae Hawk Debuts Video, Invites Kim Pegula to Araabmuzik Concert
After booking the mysterious MPC master Araabmuzik for a concert at the Town Ballroom on August 7, Buffalo rapper Chae Hawk wants to make sure the right people are in the crowd.
BuzzFeed Gives 16 Reasons to Root for the Bills
THIS IS THE YEAR! #GoBills
Public Picnic
[DISCUSSION] The third Public Picnic will be Wednesday, July 29 at 6pm at Silo City (indoor location if it rains). The first two have seen lively, but civil discourse around one of the most pressing issues in our country today: race. There will be a slight format tweak this time; beginning with a “What’s on your mind?” segment then moving into current events (think Italian Fest/Sandra Bland/South Carolina). From there, the hive mind will lead the discussion to wherever things take us.
TwoGuysGoodBuys Pop Up Shop
[FASHION] Calling all local men with an appreciation for vintage clothing and 35 mm photography! We highly suggest that you swing by Ashkers, Saturday-Sunday (Aug 1-2) for the second TwoGuysGoodBuys Pop Up Shop. An eclectic collection of fine vintage men’s clothing as well as 20 selected 35mm “travel” prints will be available for purchase. All sales support Frank and Tyler’s 12-month expedition around the United States beginning in November.
Westside Bike Ride
[INFRINGEMENT] Buffalo bike riders can participate in a bike ride through Buffalo’s West Side on Wednesday. The ride will stop at several locations where experimental music groups will put on pop up performances. The ride will end at LaSalle Park at 7pm for Westside Water World, a pop up seaside performance-art event featuring (fishy?) bands like Brass Pro and the Waterfront Revivalists, Tilapia, and the Seasides.
Black Swan Summer Session
[ELECTRONIC/DANCE] Black Swan Lounge returns with another raging summer patio party this Saturday, August 1. Black Swan Summer Session will feature DJs Brother Bear, Hattwein & Short, Twist, Spacelines, Arehouse, Alex Sarabia, and DJ Universal for an all day, outdoor blast.