Wed, Jul 24th 2019 12:00 pm
Artpark's "Tuesdays in the Park" concert this week was definitely weird. Not weird as in strange, but weird as in Al Yankovic. He brought his "Strings Attached" tour to Lewiston - complete with a top-notch backing band, a 41-piece orchestra, numerous video packages, and, of course, unique costume changes.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2019 09:15 am
NBCUniversal is celebrating one year until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today by utilizing its portfolio of assets to connect Olympic fans with the Games, the host city and the athletes they love to cheer. The celebration will continue tomorrow, as well, with the Tokyo opening ceremony set for July 24, 2020.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2019 06:30 pm
On the surface, one wouldn't leave the comfy confines of the drum kit in one of the world's biggest bands to start a side project from scratch. Yet, that's exactly what Jen Ledger did in 2018, as she took a break from Skillet to helm an eponymously named rock outfit.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2019 06:00 pm
Tonight at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network, the curtain will rise on the largest reunion in "Monday Night Raw" history - a special episode fittingly dubbed "Raw Reunion."
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2019 03:05 pm
On Thursday, Aug. 8, St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Buffalo will host internationally renowned Irish artists Owen Ó Súilleabháin and Pádraig Ó Tuama to celebrate the Celtic feast of the first harvest, known as Lughnasa.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2019 11:15 am
For the first time, "The Elf on the Shelf" Scout Elves will take center stage in a new live musical debuting this holiday season. Inspired by the beloved box set "The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition," this touring stage production will give families an exclusive glimpse into the magical world of Santa's North Pole through indelible song and dance numbers and a heartwarming tale about Christmas spirit.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2019 11:05 am
The Steven Page Trio will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at The Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls. Tickets are on sale now. Sirius XM Pulse presents "O.A.R. - The Mighty Fall Tour" at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2019 07:00 am
Lewiston is the summer events capital of the county. People come from around the state - sometimes farther - to explore an array of festivals, attend a concert or two, enjoy the waterfront and pay homage to history at a handful of monuments. From the first sign of spring through the last semblance of summer, Center Street is bustling and restaurants are overflowing. And yet, as Lewiston continues to make headlines for its many offerings, an important piece of village culture is being overlooked: the artistic community.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2019 07:15 pm
Local Sound's newest EP, "Sunday School," is available everywhere today. "Sunday School" features five 1990s worship favorites with the trio's pop music spin. The EP includes Local Sound's treasured worship songs "Shout To The Lord," "Open The Eyes Of My Heart" featuring special guest Paul Baloche, as well as the hits "I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever," "Agnus Dei / Heart of Worship" and "Let My Words Be Few."
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Fri, Jul 19th 2019 03:25 pm
For the first time ever, Sony Pictures' classic film "Ghostbusters" is coming to "Halloween Horror Nights" at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort. The attraction will bring the most memorable scenes, characters and supernatural spirits from one of pop culture's most iconic films to life in immersive mazes based off the 1984 classic at the nation's premier Halloween events, starting this September.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2019 03:25 pm
Grammy Award-nominated multi-Platinum powerhouse trio Jonas Brothers will be honored at Teen Choice 2019 with the highly coveted Decade Award, which celebrates the group's evolution over the past 10 years. The star-studded two-hour live event airs, for the first time in Teen Choice history, from Hermosa Beach, California, on Sunday, Aug. 11 (8 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed), on FOX.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2019 03:25 pm
Multi-Platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have officially announced their 12th studio album, "Miracle Pill," will release Sept. 13 via Warner Records.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2019 03:25 pm
Josh Baldwin of Bethel Music is unveiling a brand-new track, "Let the Redeemed," today. The hopeful track compellingly declares God as a deliverer who leads us out of the desert.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2019 03:00 pm
Christian rock hitmakers and fan favorites Random Hero are set to drop "Tension," their anticipated RockFest Records debut, on Aug. 23. Produced by Memphis May Fire's Kellen McGregor, "Tension" is the band's most melodic, hook-laden release to date, providing a musical foundation squarely focused on elevating Random Hero's urgent message of hope and healing.
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Thu, Jul 18th 2019 08:45 pm
ABC on Thursday announced "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," the longest-running Marvel television series, will end after seven seasons. The final 13 episodes are scheduled to air next summer. Season six is currently airing Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and will air its finale on Aug. 2 with a special two-hour episode.
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Thu, Jul 18th 2019 11:00 am
Warner Music Nashville recording artist Gabby Barrett has been named Radio Disney's "Next Big Thing." NBT is a multiplatform talent program that puts the spotlight on breakout artists and showcases their journey to success. The country singer will be featured in a series of exclusive NBT videos across Radio Disney, Disney Channel, the Radio Disney app, the DisneyNOW app and social media platforms.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2019 10:15 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team signed forward Dylan Cozens to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2019 10:15 am
ABC has picked up a special holiday movie, "Same Time, Next Christmas," set to air this December. The movie, from Freeform Studios, stars New York Times bestselling author and singer Lea Michele, who is known for her role as Rachel Berry on the hit FOX series "Glee."
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Tue, Jul 16th 2019 10:15 am
Alton Brown is bringing back the groundbreaking series that inspired a generation of food fans with culinary science, history, comedy, puppets, cameras inside appliances and great recipes with "Good Eats: The Return," premiering Sunday, Aug. 25, with double episodes at 10 and 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Food Network. These airings mark the first new, original "Good Eats" episodes since 2012.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2019 10:10 am
Multi-Platinum, Grammy winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are reuniting to co-bill their popular Christmas tour this upcoming holiday season, where they will be joined by special guest Marc Martel. Incorporating a full symphony orchestra at each performance, this musical mastery is being presented by Balsam Hill.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2019 06:20 pm
"CMA Fest," the music event of summer, brings the hottest music acts together on one stage for three full hours of epic collaborations and must-see performances, Sunday, Aug. 4 (8 p.m. EDT), on ABC. The primetime special, hosted by Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini with special guest host Bobby Bones, brings country music's ultimate fan experience to a national television audience for a 16th straight year.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2019 06:15 pm
The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame on Wednesday proudly announced a class that includes:
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Sat, Jul 13th 2019 06:00 pm
The 36th annual Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced its 2019 restaurant and winery award winners on Saturday. Representatives from the local media, political and business sectors served as judges.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2019 07:05 am
Earth, Wind & Fire (Tuesday) will kick-off a string of marquee performances at the Lewiston venue. The upcoming schedule includes The Flaming Lips (July 27), JoJo Siwa (July 28), Chris Isaak (July 30), Rick Springfield (Aug. 13), Paul Rodgers and Bad Company (Aug. 20), and Foreigner (Aug. 27).
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Fri, Jul 12th 2019 06:45 pm
"Weird Al" Yankovic is a five-time Grammy winner and the top comedy recording artist of all time. He has sold millions of records parodying Michael Jackson ("Eat It," "Fat"), Madonna ("Like A Surgeon"), Queen ("Another One Rides the Bus"), Nirvana ("Smells Like Nirvana") and Coolio ("Amish Paradise"). Yankovic is a pop culture legend recently seen as a T-shirt on "Stranger Things," and paying homage to Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway masterpiece with "The Hamilton Polka."
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Fri, Jul 12th 2019 06:45 pm
Sarah McLachlan is perhaps the finest vocalist in North America. The Canadian singer-songwriter has sold more than 40 million albums, with hit songs including "Angel," "Sweet Surrender," "Possession," "Building a Mystery," "Adia" and "I Will Remember You." McLachlan was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as part of the 2017 Junos - an awards show she hosted in 2019. She founded both the groundbreaking, all-women-led Lilith Fair Festival and the Sarah McLachlan School of Music in Vancouver.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2019 05:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed forward Johan Larsson to a one-year contract with an average annual value of $1.55 million.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2019 05:35 pm
Long-time pillars in the Bethel Music community Paul and Hannah McClure are embarking on their first standalone album, "The Way Home," out Aug. 30. The organic next step was announced during Bethel Music's annual WorshipU.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2019 05:35 pm
"Behold," available now, finds Sara Groves, Audrey Assad, Ellie Holcomb, Propaganda and Robbie Seay Band joining forces for a unique worship anthem inspired by International Justice Mission (IJM). The unlikely pairing was unveiled at IJM's Liberate Conference, which marked 20 years of impactful work around the globe advocating for victims of human trafficking and other forms of violence against the poor. Propaganda, Seay and Groves co-wrote "Behold" two months prior with the intention of capturing the spirit and theme of the event: "Behold, I am doing a new thing, even now I am coming. Do you see it?"
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Fri, Jul 12th 2019 05:35 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz on Friday joined Rock and Roll Hall of Famer "Little" Steven Van Zandt, Executive Director of TeachRock Bill Carbone, local teachers, and community members at the "Ring of Knowledge" in the downtown library to welcome Van Zandt to Buffalo and proclaim "TeachRock Day" in Erie County.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2019 03:45 pm
Universal Kids, the TV network that playfully celebrates kids' everyday adventures, has tapped Victoria Arlen, former champion Paralympian swimmer and TV broadcaster, to co-host season two of "American Ninja Warrior Junior" with hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2019 03:45 pm
Country music superstar Brad Paisley, NBA legend Dwyane Wade, Emmy Award-nominated actress Ellie Kemper ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt") and comedy legend and former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno ("Jay Leno's Garage") are joining NBC's hit series "America's Got Talent" as guest judges.
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Wed, Jul 10th 2019 07:10 pm
Empire State Development on Wednesday announced "A Quiet Place Part II," the sequel to the original hit thriller directed by John Krasinski, has started production in Western New York. The film, which is produced by Paramount Pictures, is expected to hire over 400 people in the area and invest more than $10 million into the regional economy.
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Wed, Jul 10th 2019 07:00 pm
Food brings families together, especially families who work together running restaurants, serving up some of the best dishes across the country. But, beginning on Monday, Aug. 19 (10pm ET/PT), some of these families will compete on "Family Restaurant Rivals" to prove their recipes are better than all the rest.
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Wed, Jul 10th 2019 06:35 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort announced an October lineup of performers including comedian Craig Ferguson, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and American rock bands Creedence Clearwater Revisited, and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas.
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Wed, Jul 10th 2019 05:35 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York welcomed Alana Kelley as its new arts access program coordinator.
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Wed, Jul 10th 2019 05:30 pm
New Food Network series "Supermarket Stakeout," premiering Tuesday, Aug. 13 (10 p.m. ET/PT), is a competition where blind luck, negotiation and cooking skills are the key ingredients to success.
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Wed, Jul 10th 2019 02:35 pm
A smaller but peppier Artpark crowd was treated to the most fun concert of the 2019 "Tuesdays in the Park" concert series this week. Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra and Emerson Hart of Tonic had people on their feet, singing and dancing along to some of the 1990's biggest hits.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2019 04:35 pm
When was the last time you saw 40,000 youth in church?
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Tue, Jul 9th 2019 04:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team acquired defenseman Henri Jokiharju (joh-kee-HARH-yoo) from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Alexander Nylander.
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