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The U.S. Navy SEALs, a group known for their legendary toughness, have an ethos that declares, “I will never quit.
12/07/2025

The U.S. Navy SEALs, a group known for their legendary toughness, have an ethos that declares, “I will never quit.

The U.S. Navy SEALs, a group known for their legendary toughness, have an ethos that declares, “I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. I am never out of the fight.” It’s impressive. And yet… I’d argue that theater people have an equally macho saying. You know the one: The ...

The Kenan Center presents “A Christmas Carol” at the Taylor Theatre at 433 Locust St, Lockport, NY 14094. Click here (ht...
12/07/2025

The Kenan Center presents “A Christmas Carol” at the Taylor Theatre at 433 Locust St, Lockport, NY 14094. Click here (https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/kenancenter/a-christmas-carol #) for tickets.

The Kenan Center presents “A Christmas Carol” at the Taylor Theatre at 433 Locust St, Lockport, NY 14094. Click here for tickets. Starring Stan Klimecko, Quinn McGillion, Ricky Needham, Madeline Rehm and Sarah Teplitsky. Directed by Kevin Leary. Original Story by Charles Dickens, Adapted for the...

MUSICALFARE presents Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at SHEA’S 710 Theatre located at 710 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202...
12/07/2025

MUSICALFARE presents Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at SHEA’S 710 Theatre located at 710 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. Click here for tickets, visit the Box Office open Tuesdays and Thursdays – 10 a.m.–4 p.m., or call 716-839-8540.

MUSICALFARE presents Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at SHEA’S 710 Theatre located at 710 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. Click here for tickets, visit the Box Office open Tuesdays and Thursdays – 10 a.m.–4 p.m., or call 716-839-8540. Starring Sean Ryan, John Kaczorowski, Maria Pedro, Cassid...

The photos came from Theresa Kennedy of Shea’s following my request and the credit information came from Neglia’s Bronwe...
12/06/2025

The photos came from Theresa Kennedy of Shea’s following my request and the credit information came from Neglia’s Bronwen Battaglia (Director of Operations and Marketing).

The fourth photo should go with my mention of MusicalFare’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, which appears herer under the section OTHER HOLIDAY SHOWS OF NOTE. That came from the photographer himself, Doug Weyand, of MusicalFare. THE BASICS: THE NUTCRACKER, the family-friendly ballet with music by Tchaikovsky, presented by Buffalo’s Neglia Ballet with 87 dancers, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Buffalo Girlchoir, all conducted by Daniel Black.

The photos came from Theresa Kennedy of Shea’s following my request and the credit information came from Neglia’s Bronwen Battaglia (Director of Operations and Marketing).   The fourth photo should go with my mention of MusicalFare’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, which appears herer under the section OT...

A three-story addition is planned for 138 Lexington Avenue. The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a proposal from Erne...
12/06/2025

A three-story addition is planned for 138 Lexington Avenue. The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a proposal from Ernest and Olla Peiffer to construct a rear addition to the circa-1864 Italianate brick house on December 17.

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The addition requires a variance to allow for an eight-inch side yard setback where a minimum of three feet is required.

A three-story addition is planned for 138 Lexington Avenue. The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a proposal from Ernest and Olla Peiffer to construct a rear addition to the circa-1864 Italianate brick house on December 17. The addition requires a variance to allow for an eight-inch side yard setb...

It Was Just an Accident ★★★ (Out of 4 stars)On the Road with VahidVictims of torture by the Iranian religious regime, 2 ...
12/06/2025

It Was Just an Accident ★★★ (Out of 4 stars)

On the Road with Vahid

Victims of torture by the Iranian religious regime, 2 men and 2 women seek justice, revenge, and closure while on an Iranian road trip. Winner of the most recent Palme d’Or at Cannes, “It Was Just an Accident” is unsettling but ultimately disappointing, as it relies on the contrast between the viciousness of past encounters with the regime and a madcap day in a white van driving around Tehran.

It Was Just an Accident ★★★ (Out of 4 stars) On the Road with Vahid Victims of torture by the Iranian religious regime, 2 men and 2 women seek justice, revenge, and closure while on an Iranian road trip. Winner of the most recent Palme d’Or at Cannes, “It Was Just an Accident” is unsettl...

Do you think you know the food scene in Buffalo? Even if you’re well versed in the restaurant landscape, there’s still p...
12/06/2025

Do you think you know the food scene in Buffalo? Even if you’re well versed in the restaurant landscape, there’s still plenty more that you can glean.

Do you think you know the food scene in Buffalo? Even if you’re well versed in the restaurant landscape, there’s still plenty more that you can glean. And what better way to do that, then by taking a page out of Andrew Galarneau’s new restaurant guide, Four Bites’ Where to Eat in Buffalo 202...

Since 2020, Open Buffalo has been working towards rebuilding the East Side of Buffalo in ways that are progressive, sust...
12/05/2025

Since 2020, Open Buffalo has been working towards rebuilding the East Side of Buffalo in ways that are progressive, sustainable, and achievable. By listening to community members, and studying best practice scenarios from around the world, the idea to build an Urban Ecology Campus came to pass.

Since 2020, Open Buffalo has been working towards rebuilding the East Side of Buffalo in ways that are progressive, sustainable, and achievable. By listening to community members, and studying best practice scenarios from around the world, the idea to build an Urban Ecology Campus came to pass. The....

High energy party atmosphere without the hangover! Now, for something completely different… for Buffalo that is. Who wou...
12/05/2025

High energy party atmosphere without the hangover!

Now, for something completely different… for Buffalo that is. Who would have, or could have guessed, that this city would one day be home to the World’s Largest Sober Dance Party?

High energy party atmosphere without the hangover! Now, for something completely different… for Buffalo that is. Who would have, or could have guessed, that this city would one day be home to the World’s Largest Sober Dance Party? Yes, that’s the plan, as Sober One Six once again sets out to p...

Cedarland Development Group (https://cedarlanddevelopment.com/) has shifted plans for an affordable housing development ...
12/05/2025

Cedarland Development Group (https://cedarlanddevelopment.com/) has shifted plans for an affordable housing development on Broadway and Adams Street. A year ago, Cedarland floated plans to demolish a two-story building it owns at 642 Broadway and combine the site with four City owned properties on Broadway and Adams in order to build an 88-unit affordable apartment building (https://www.buffalorising.com/2024/11/cedarland-plans-broadway-conversion-project/).

Cedarland Development Group has shifted plans for an affordable housing development on Broadway and Adams Street. A year ago, Cedarland floated plans to demolish a two-story building it owns at 642 Broadway and combine the site with four City owned properties on Broadway and Adams in order to build....

Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas (https://www.ofccreations.com/emmetotter) is presented by OFC Creations (B...
12/04/2025

Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas (https://www.ofccreations.com/emmetotter) is presented by OFC Creations (Broadway in Brighton Series) and is directed by Eric Vaughn Johnson, starring Maxwell Ruscio, Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin, Tripp Hanson, Erica Mack, Mandi Lynn Griffith, Jordan Brownlee, Holly Lowden, Noah Alexander Price, Maxwell Parmelee, Kevin James Sievert, Alexandra Shephard, Ben Reiner, Evan Miller Watelet, and Ella Barnard. The musical plays from November 26 through December 7, 2025, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM.

Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas is presented by OFC Creations (Broadway in Brighton Series) and is directed by Eric Vaughn Johnson, starring Maxwell Ruscio, Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin, Tripp Hanson, Erica Mack, Mandi Lynn Griffith, Jordan Brownlee, Holly Lowden, Noah Alexander Price...

The following is reposted from the Buffalo DL&W TerminalA new cultural destination for Western New York. Buffalo Electri...
12/04/2025

The following is reposted from the Buffalo DL&W Terminal

A new cultural destination for Western New York. Buffalo Electric Glass (BEG), a newly formed nonprofit glassmaking studio, announced its intention to become a significant cultural tenant of Savarino’s second-floor redevelopment in the DL&W Terminal last week.

The following is reposted from the Buffalo DL&W Terminal A new cultural destination for Western New York. Buffalo Electric Glass (BEG), a newly formed nonprofit glassmaking studio, announced its intention to become a significant cultural tenant of Savarino’s second-floor redevelopment in the DL&W ...

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