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Duende's musicians playing their live music at the Main Bar Stage.
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Music in between the Silos

Buffalo River is famously lined with historic grain elevators and silos, creating a striking post-industrial landscape that reflects the city’s rich manufacturing heritage.


The 2025 Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles at the Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 2.
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Grammy nominations 2025 review

The 67th annual Grammy Awards are slated to take place in Los Angeles at the Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 2, 2025 and nominations were released this past Friday, Nov. 8. A-list musicians from Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter to newer up-and-coming artists such as Benson Boone and RAYE landed nominations. Leading the pack, with 11 total nominations, is Beyoncé.


A view of the CFA's Art in the Open from the second floor.
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Art In The Open

This past week, at Center For the Arts (CFA), UB hosted an open art exhibition for all UB art students to exhibit their work. The exhibit included everything from studio arts, to live music performances. The night started at 5 p.m., with music playing over the speakers, food tables out in the atrium and groups of people milling about.


A collage about media taking place in Buffalo.
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Buffalo in popular media

It should therefore come as a surprise to learn that because of Buffalo's rich and diverse history, there is a considerable number of films, songs, and other forms of entertainment that have paid reverence to this storied city.  Below are seven instances of popular media in which Buffalo is the key setting:


"Smile 2" premiered in theaters on Oct. 18.
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‘Smile 2’ Review

The horror genre has seen a resurgence in psychological thrillers in recent years, becoming one of the most popular genres in theaters and streaming services. With everyone looking for a good scary movie to watch during the fall season, the release of “Smile 2” was a fantastic choice.


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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Review

This past weekend, the highly anticipated film, “Joker: Folie à Deux” starring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix, hit theaters. Unfortunately, the film had an underwhelming opening weekend at the box office, bringing in $40 million.


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All about Hertel Avenue’s murals

Although tucked away between homes and shops, Buffalo’s mural arts scene is not something to overlook. Set in the heart of Hertel Avenue, among village shops and cafes, it’s the perfect spot to hang out and take some pictures.


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