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The Public Record: BMHA Just Won't Go Away
Last week, the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority’s board of commissioners postponed its regular meeting by a week. When it meets at noon this Thursday at 300 Perry Street, count on the following to happen:
Malt, the Soul of Beer
Right now hops is tops, but the mysteries of malting are what make beer great.
Musical Chairs: Buffalo Public Schools' Beleaguered Music Program
Despite their contributions to overall academic success, music programs at Buffalo Public Schools have been gutted.
Cheers! Polska: BPO Presents Polish Composers
On April 24 & 25, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s program features work written over three centuries by Polish composers.
The Public Questionnaire: Tim Newell
Tim Newell plays Felix in the Jewish Repertory’s production of The Odd Couple, opening this weekend.
Story: The Interviewer Interviewed
Meet Just Buffalo Literary Center’s artistic director, Barbara Cole.
Welcome to Paradise
Paradise Wine, now open on Rhode Island Street, proves that thoughtfully made, delicious wine can fit any budget.
The 2015 Buffalo Undy Run for Colon Cancer
The 2015 Undy 5000 in support of the Colon Cancer Alliance is being held in Buffalo’s Delaware Park this Saturday, on April 25th. It remains - astonishingly enough — the only Undy 5000 being held in New York State, and people are coming from throughout the region to participate in a fun event designed to raise money for — and awareness of — a particularly deadly but especially preventable cancer that has an unfortunate stigma.
What's Up? Docs!
On Friday, Toronto’s sprawling Hot Docs documentary film festival begins its 10-day run.
A Public Conversation: Don Patterson
A Public Conversation features Don Patterson, head of the New York State Golden Gloves. In our conversation we talk about how he came to boxing, boxing’s rich history in the Queen City, and the Golden Gloves. Of course, we also offer our predictions for the Mayweather v Pacquiao bout.
4-20 Revelers Rally for Policy Change
Activists rallied in support of proposed legislation to make Buffalo a progressive hotbox of marijuana reform.
Afrika Bambaataa
[HIP HOP] Afrika Bambaataa makes a stop at Duke’s Bohemian Grove Bar, for a unique, intimate performance on Saturday, April 25.
Hattewin & Short
[DJ] Hattewin & Short, DJs popular in the Buffalo and Toronto nightlife scenes, return to Savoy on Friday April 24 at 10pm to spin deep funky house until 2am. Past residencies include System Soundbar in Toronto, the Sphere and Club W in Buffalo, as well as a handful of performances all over North America. Savoy hosts a no cover policy but encourages craft cocktails.
Burning Books presents Claude Marks
[LECTURE] In 1987 Claude Marks was featured on an episode of America’s Most Wanted. His story began when Puerto Rican revolutionary Oscar López Rivera was imprisoned in Leavenworth Penitentiary in the early 1980s for his involvement in the Fuerzas Armadas de Liberacion Nacional, better known as FALN. In 1983, Marks and an associate attempted to spring Rivera from Leavenworth, a task easier said than done. The plot to blow up the prison and land a helicopter amidst the chaos was a failure and Marks and his partner lived clandestinely for 13 years, avoiding arrest.
Brassband, Dixieland, Americana, and Burlesque Part 2
[FOLK] This Friday night four of Buffalo’s most spirited outfits will take the stage at Mohawk Place, transforming the venue into a hub of all out foot stomping, hip-swinging, string-brass-drum jubilation.
The Sheila Divine
[ROCK] Acclaimed post-punk outfit, the Sheila Divine, is back and playing two shows at the Sportsmen’s Tavern this weekend.
Victor Niglio + Dotcom
[ELECTRONIC/DANCE] Philadelphia based trap producers, Victor Niglio and Dotcom will be hitting up the Waiting Room this Thursday, April 23 as part of their Philly Strong tour, courtesy of MnM presents. Equally renown for creating heavy, innovative trap anthems, both artists got their start in the game by releasing remixes that would become festival staples. Since then they’ve created their own buzz in the trap community, pushing the boundaries of the genre and garnering support from trend setters such as Skrillex, Diplo, and Tiesto.
K-Ci & JoJo
[R&B] Place your hands on the hips of your significant other and prepare for a slow-dance flashback to the year 1997.
Public Picnic Fundraiser featuring Landlady
[FUN] The next installment in a series of fundraisers for The Public Picnic happens Wednesday night at Mohawk Place, and it features Brooklyn’s Landlady in the headlining slot.