As he performed his 1994 hit “Someone Else is Steppin’ in,” Guy walked off stage and traveled so deep into the floor level of the venue that he was no longer visible from the balcony. Audience members ran around trying to catch a glimpse of the action.
As museumgoers walked throughout UB’s Anderson gallery, UB dance students crawled out of the woodwork mimicking the works displayed throughout the gallery. The dancers wore Styrofoam 3D-printed replicas of masks from UB’s Cravens Collection – a collection of archaeological and ethnographic objects from around the world dating as far back as 4,500 BC – which they incorporated into their routine. Patrons had the opportunity to interact with exhibit artists during an artist talk Sunday afternoon. Each artist talked and answered audience questions about their work
Monsieur Periné performed two consecutive shows at the Center for the Arts on Tuesday night in its first-ever Buffalo show. The band, which won the 2015 “Best New Artist” category at the Latin Grammys, is notable for its on-stage quirkiness along with its ability to communicate with the audience. The band mesmerized fans and newcomers alike with a fresh approach to jazz.
Opinions may vary on this year’s Spring Fest lineup, but the only way to really know what to expect is to listen for yourself. Before the lights go down in Alumni Arena on April 28, it’s best to know the lyrics instead of pretending to. This playlist is a good start.
Lamar’s 14-track full-length LP, released on Friday, exhibits his range of pop and dark rap numbers. From broken crooning to reversal rapping, Lamar intelligently attempts to balance his joys and his pains throughout.
As the semester begins to wind down, many great shows will be stopping by the area. Make sure to check out this week’s gigs before schoolwork starts piling up.
UB’s Student Association opened Spring Fest ticket registration for all undergraduate students this morning at 10 a.m. More than 2,500 students registered for concert tickets by 11 a.m. The website slowed down considerably because of students logging on to the website, but it never crashed, according to SA president Matt Rivera.
On Tuesday afternoon, SA announced Wiz Khalifa would headline this year’s Spring Fest scheduled for April 28 in Alumni Arena. Swedish singer Zara Larsson and EDM duo Hippie Sabotage – comprised of brothers Kevin and Jeff Saurer – will accompany Khalifa on stage.
Earlier this year, Jamaican artist Ebony G. Patterson’s exhibit Dead Treez came to the UB Art Gallery at the Center for the Arts. The exhibit is currently on display in CFA until May 13.
Rapper Wiz Khalifa will be headlining this year’s Spring Fest, according to Student Association.
When Joey Bada$$ released the lead single to his new albumon Inauguration Day earlier this year, it was obvious what direction he would take on his sophomore album.
UB on Stage gave talented students the chance to capture that feeling on three separate stages Thursday night at the Center for the Arts (CFA) during the first ever UB on Stage talent show.
Charles Joseph Augustin anticipated a future in engineering. But when Joseph was struck by a speeding car that ran a red light, he didn’t expect to have a future at all.
What this month lacks in quantity of notable film releases, it more than makes up for in sheer quality of the movies coming to theaters in the next few weeks.
Last year, students knew the Spring Fest lineup a week after spring break. But with three and a half weeks until this year’s show, students are still waiting for Student Association to announce the lineup.
Corey Harper may only be 22 years old, but his acoustic bluesy sound is turning plenty of heads in the music industry. The singer/songwriter recently talked over the phone with The Spectrum to discuss his upcoming tour, opening for Bieber and his next steps.
Courtney Chiappone, a local high school student, wanted to present police officers in a positive light after seeing them portrayed as “bad people” due to recent shootings. In November, she began directing “Suspicion” – a film starring local dispatchers from the Town of Hamburg. She submitted the picture earlier this year for the Collective International Film Festival (CIFF) presented by WNY Muslims.
Title: “The Age of Spin: Dave Chappelle Live at The Hollywood Palladium” Release Date: March 21 Studio: Netflix Grade: B Dave Chappelle stunned the world when he walked away from a $50 million contract with Comedy Central.
Buffalo is gearing up for spring with a packed lineup of performances, ranging from shows at Mohawk Place to the iconic Town Ballroom.
Be it finger-painting, toilet troubles or an insect infestation, the maintenance staff located within the Ellicott Complex is equipped to handle any emergency or non-emergency matters in dorms. Ellicott Complex Maintenance is composed of expert tradesmen who are on call 24 hours a day for students via the work order system, which is serviced on the Campus Living website.
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