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Family and familiarity
By SAMANTHA VARGAS | Nov. 1, 2018Libby Walker has to keep her emotions ready to change at any moment.
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Metallica chases the lightning at the KeyBank Center
By BRIAN EVANS | Oct. 29, 2018James Hetfield noticed a 12-year-old fan in the front row on Saturday while discussing Metallica’s massive fanbase. “Everyone is allowed in the Metallica family at any time in their life: young, middle-aged and old,” Hetfield said. “They’re all here represented in the Metallica family.”
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‘Halloween’ revives the franchise by ignoring it
By BRIAN EVANS | Oct. 25, 2018Film: “Halloween” Release Date: Oct. 19 Studio: Miramax Grade: B
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Monsters Ink: The Spectrum’s guide to Halloween flash
By SAMANTHA VARGAS | Oct. 25, 2018Many local tattoo artists and shops offer festive flash art deals year-round, but the Halloween season brings out these deals in full force.
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Creepy cocktails: The Spectrum’s Halloween drink guide
By BRIAN EVANS | Oct. 25, 2018Halloweekend is meant for more than dressing up.
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Johnny Marr remains vibrant at Buffalo’s Town Ballroom
By BRIAN EVANS | Oct. 22, 2018A Johnny Marr show is an evening of the past, present and future of the guitarist-turned-singer-songwriter who continues to push on 40 years into an exceptional career.
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Goo Goo Dolls offer intimate show for hometown crowd
By MAX KALNITZ | Oct. 22, 2018It was nothing but smiles from Goo Goo Dolls’ founders Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac Friday night at their first of three sold-out shows at Shea’s Performing Arts Center.
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The Grapevine
By BRIAN EVANS and SAMANTHA VARGAS | Oct. 18, 2018The transition to fall brings out the best of Buffalo’s music scene.
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Burchfield Penney Art Center hosts the third annual riverrun Global Film Series
By SAMANTHA VARGAS | Oct. 18, 2018The Burchfield Penney Art Center found itself overflowing with three days worth of music and entertainment. The center hosted the third-annual riverrun Global Film Series last week.
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Duckwrth finds the beauty in 'Uugly'
By BRENTON J. BLANCHET | Oct. 14, 2018Nothing is surface level for Duckwrth.
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UB Celebrates Indigenous People’s Day with documentary screening
By JULIANNA TRACEY | Oct. 11, 2018The Native American Community Services’ “All Our Relations” Project and the Outdoor Adventure Club hosted a screening of a new documentary, “The Eagle and the Condor: From Standing Rock with Love,” at the Student Union Theater on Monday.
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Halloween Season Movie Guide
By SAMANTHA VARGAS | Oct. 11, 2018Fans of the Halloween season wait year-round for the month of October to finally roll in. They sit around in anticipation to throw on their favorite festive classics. When “Hocus Pocus” and “Halloween” aren’t enough to satisfy your craving for spooky entertainment, here is what’s premiering during the month of October.
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SA Fall Fest Concert Series pushes on with intimate second show
By BRIAN EVANS and SAMANTHA VARGAS | Oct. 8, 2018Matt and Kim brought sex dolls, balloons and unfiltered language to their high-energy performance Saturday night. The indie-electronic duo performed alongside American Authors for the second show of the Student Association’s Fall Fest Concert Series.
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'It's the Great Pumpkin Farm, Charlie Brown!'
By SAMANTHA VARGAS | Oct. 8, 2018The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence celebrates its annual fall festival filled with wholesome family fun. The festival featured fall-themed events, ranging from a haunted house to a tractor-drawn hayride.
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The Buffalo theater radar
By JULIANNA TRACEY | Oct. 4, 2018When discussing the best parts of Buffalo, we often talk about the city’s most famous accomplishments. Buffalo wings, the Bills, the snow –– they’re all considered important aspects of Buffalo culture. Perhaps one of the most underrated yet consuming aspects of the city, however, is its theater presence.
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Modest Mouse tour welcomes an unexpected mix of fans
By SAMANTHA VARGAS | Oct. 4, 2018The popular alternative band Modest Mouse played for a sold-out audience at the Center for the Arts Monday night.
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Hard hits and groove: A conversation with Greta Van Fleet's Danny Wagner
By BRIAN EVANS | Sep. 30, 2018Greta Van Fleet flaunts synth, and Danny Wagner is the driving force. Over the past year, the Michigan rockers have embarked on a journey to revitalize ‘70s rock. The 19-year-old drummer maintains an arsenal of heavy hits while mixing in a steady dose of grove. Tracks like “Safari Song” and “When the Curtain Falls” have a refreshing sound, which Wagner lays the foundation for. His drumming not only drives the songs, but balances exceptional fills with a temperament that flaunts his personal chops.
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Mr. Carter is back again
By THOMAS ZAFONTE | Sep. 30, 2018After a period of label-limbo, Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated “Tha Carter V” has come out after delays, unknown release dates and a feeling that the album release was out of Wayne’s hands. After just one announcement on Wayne’s YouTube account on Sept. 25, the album is suddenly out.
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UB Libraries hold Banned Books Week
By JULIAN ROBERTS-GRMELA | Sep. 30, 2018The UB Libraries participated in the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week by holding events on both Sept. 26 and Sept. 27. The event focused on censorship in literary works and screen adaptations. Students, faculty and staff read from controversial and banned pieces.
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‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ Broadway adaptation comes to Buffalo
By SAMANTHA VARGAS | Sep. 27, 2018A UB alum is helping bring the Broadway production of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to Shea’s Performing Arts Center with a fresh twist. The performance offers a vibrant set design, elaborate musical numbers and a barrage of humor.
