The BloodThirsty Vegans are one hard-working band of Buffalonians. The self-described “most funnest band in the universe” skillfully blends elements of hip-hop, ska, funk, and rock into a jumpy musical stew with a positive message—which can be hard to come by these days. Some of their mantras beckon you to “keep [...]

When the 1955-56 edition of the Yellow Pages was published, Vaughn & Braun Inc. billed itself as Buffalo’s Oldest Chrysler, Plymouth dealer. By the time the ‘60-’61 book came out they were Buffalo’s newest former Chrysler, Plymouth dealer as they had by then closed up shop. But in 1956, when they’d been around for 30 [...]

If the Buffalo Bisons hope to establish themselves as contenders in this year’s race to the playoffs, then they need to show they can hang with the big boys.
One of those big boys are the Durham Bulls, a perennial International League powerhouse and contender, and once again the Bulls find themselves at the top of [...]

Seattle’s Minus the Bear returns to Buffalo on Thursday (tonight! April 29) to perform at the Town Ballroom, less then a week before the release of their fourth studio album, Omni. It’s been three years since the release of their last album, Planet of Ice. Since then the band has found a [...]

Andrew Rudnick sent out an email of behalf of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership this morning weighing in on next week’s Buffalo school board elections, in which all six district seats are up for grabs.
Not surprisingly, the Partnership supports that same candidates who are the being touted by slick, expensive mailings paid for by Education Reform [...]

Last Thursday the First Amendment Club threw a  fundraiser at the Polish Cadets Hall for the Black Rock/Riverside Little Leagues, which continue to say they have been stiffed of funding promised them by State Senator Antoine Thompson in 2008. (Last night, at Joe Golombek’s announcement that he’s challenging Sam Hoyt, a Little League representative told [...]

Our Best of Buffalo poll this year included an essay question: How would you invest a billion dollars in the welfare of Western New York? We’re posting an answer every couple days until we run out of good answers:
Jennifer Fecio Mcdougall writes:
I would do the following:
**make Buffalo’s waterfront into a multi-use [...]

In this week’s Week in Review, we recap some of the points made in the wrongful dismissal suit filed by former Erie County deputy district attorney Mark Sacha against his former boss, DA Frank A. Sedita, in US District Court. Sacha was fired after publicly denouncing Sedita and his predecessor, Frank Clark, for opting not [...]

Artvoice street correspondent Peter Reese sends us this dispatch from last night’s Buffalo School Board Candidates Night at the Polish Cadets Hall:
The Forest District Civic Association (FDCA) held a Buffalo School Board Candidates Night on Tuesday, at the Polish Cadets Hall at Grant and Amherst. Candidates for the North and West District seats were invited. [...]

Noting that NYS Education Law 2553 “is unconstitutional on its face,” Supreme Court Justice Hon. Timothy J. Drury has ruled to put Mary Ruth Kapsiak’s name back on the ballot for the position of Central District Board Memeber—reversing an earlier decision by the Board of Elections. Read the judge’s ruling here.
Since we’re looking at the [...]

ROAD LESS TRAVELED PRODUCTIONS announces open auditions for its 2010-2011 season
SUNDAY, MAY 2nd (6 PM-9 PM) and MONDAY, MAY 3rd (6:30 PM – 9:30 PM) at the Road Less Traveled Theater @ MAFAC.
Two contrasting monologues, headshot + resume.
To schedule an audition, e-mail:
rltpauditions@gmail.com w/ your name and your requested day & time.

At least one local legislator seems unmoved by former President Bill Clinton’s observation that “the words we use do matter.” According to a story in the Buffalo News, Niagara County Legislator Clyde L. Burmaster, R-Ransomville says, “We’ve tried about everything else you can except get the guns out, I guess, and shoot, to get some [...]

It was a bad night for Buffalo hockey but a great night for a Best of Buffalo party. The Town Ballroom was wall-t0-wall people, the food graciously provided by our many nominated restaurants was tremendous, and our MC, Best StandupComic Kristen Becker, kept the proceedings rolling smoothly. Thanks to all who came and all who [...]

Horse Feathers makes me want to grow a beard again, move to a big farm, and forget the city. Something about a plucked banjo, half-whispered vocals, and weepy violin does that to me. The indie folk band hails from the rich-musical landscape of Portland, Oregon and is currently signed to the [...]