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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Mon, Jul 8th 2019 02:50 pm
The second and final wave of Teen Choice 2019 nominees have been announced and "Stranger Things" leads with six nominations. "Spider-Man: Far From Home," "Murder Mystery" and "The Last Summer" are the front-runners in film with three nominations each. Music artist Shawn Mendes tops the music category with three nominations.
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Mon, Jul 8th 2019 02:40 pm
Conan O'Brien returns to San Diego for the fifth year in a row with a week of special one-hour star-filled shows taped during Comic-Con International. This year's shows will feature the stars of "Veronica Mars," "It Chapter Two" and "Carnival Row," plus plenty of superstar surprise guests.
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Mon, Jul 8th 2019 12:30 pm
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry, Grammy Award-winning musician Justin Timberlake and four-time NFL Pro-Bowler/CBS Sports NFL analyst and defending champion Tony Romo headline the star-studded field at the American Century Championship.
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Mon, Jul 8th 2019 12:30 pm
Summer fun is on the rise as "Kids Baking Championship" returns with back-to-back new episodes on Monday, Aug. 12 (8 and 9 p.m. ET/PT) on Food Network. Weekly new episodes air Mondays at 9 p.m.
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Sat, Jul 6th 2019 11:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Saturday announced the team signed forward Marcus Johansson to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $4.5 million.
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Sat, Jul 6th 2019 07:00 am
Each summer, people look forward to experiencing live music at Artpark. But beyond its award-winning concert series, Artpark has a rich history intertwining art experimentation and numerous accessible programs for all in a stunning natural setting.
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Fri, Jul 5th 2019 04:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Friday announced the team signed forward Zemgus Girgensons to a one-year contract with an average annual value of $1.6 million.
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Wed, Jul 3rd 2019 12:25 pm
Grammy Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood wrapped the first leg of "The Cry Pretty Tour 360" on June 23 in Lincoln, Nebraska, culminating with a run of seven straight sold-out shows. Of the final show on this leg, the Lincoln Journal Star declared: "There can't be a better arena show on the road than the spectacle Carrie Underwood brought to Pinnacle Bank Arena. ... (She) is the reigning queen of country."
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 11:00 pm
ABC has set fall premiere dates for its new and returning series for the 2019-20 season.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 02:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team signed forward C.J. Smith to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $700,000.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 01:15 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino announced today "Hammer's House Party Tour" will hit the outdoor stage at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. In addition, country music superstar Tim McGraw will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 01:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced forward Dylan Cozens will undergo a procedure Wednesday on his left thumb following an injury he sustained on June 29 at Sabres Development Camp.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 04:00 pm
Disney Television Studios, including Twentieth Century Fox Television, ABC Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios, will take over the San Diego Comic-Con convention with stars and creators of 14 fan-favorite shows descending on the world-famous gathering next month. In addition to exclusive sneak peeks of its programs and panel discussions with the casts and creators, the studio will rotate producers and stars through the ABC and 20th Century Fox Television booths on the convention center floor for autograph signings and activities, including distribution of exclusive 2019 poster tubes, collectible mini-posters, premium giveaways and DVD sales.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 03:40 pm
It was last fall when BEC Recordings announced the signing of singer, songwriter, worship leader, speaker and author Tasha Layton. Her current radio single, "Love Lifting Me," has reached Top 25 status on the Billboard Christian Airplay and AC Monitored charts, and Top 20 on the AC Indicator chart. Her debut single, "I Belong To You," which was touted by listeners as "beautiful with an amazing message," and "excellent lyrically and musically," is also featured on the brand-new EP, titled "Love Running Wild," available now.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 03:25 pm
WarnerMedia has ordered "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai," a 10-episode, half-hour prequel to original "Gremlins."
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 02:25 pm
Local Sound is set to release their second EP, "Sunday School," with Integrity Music on July 19. True to the title, "Sunday School" takes five of the group's favorite worship songs from their childhoods and puts a Local Sound pop-worship spin on each track.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 02:25 pm
Citizen Way's new song "The Lord's Prayer," the debut single from their upcoming album, is currently on all streaming platforms and will hit radio on Aug. 2. This song sets the stage for the band's third studio album with Fair Trade Services (releasing this fall) and reflects the core purpose of the band.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 01:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team acquired forward Jimmy Vesey from the New York Rangers in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2019 07:00 am
Over the past few years, Artpark has expanded its offerings to bring in more people. In doing so, venue management has cast wider nets for musical acts - including more from the '90s.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 09:35 pm
"This Is A Move" from South Carolina-based worship leader Brandon Lake is being unveiled today, marking his entrance as the newest member of the Bethel Music family. The awe-inspired track was co-written with Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tony Brown and Nate Moore. The origins of the song are personal to Lake, as they stem from his friend Micah's miraculous healing from a rare form of multiple sclerosis. The song found early support when Cobbs Leonard released it earlier this year.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 09:35 pm
On the heels of "Counting Every Blessing" - marked as the biggest song of their career to date - Rend Collective is delivering "Your Name Is Power," a brand-new single available on all platforms today. The anthem of declaration and praise will hit radio airwaves on July 26.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 09:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Friday announced the team acquired defenseman Colin Miller from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft (from St. Louis) and a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.
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