Center for the Artstag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-3263362010-04-22T21:33:28-04:00The Center for the Arts at the University at BuffaloTypePadCherryholmes: Y'all Come Back Nowtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce9d553ef0134801175dd970c2010-04-22T21:33:28-04:002010-04-22T21:33:28-04:00When you've seen a band a few times, as often happens when the Center brings performers back for their local fans, it's engaging to see the band evolve and grow artistically. These changes are particularly evident with Cherryholmes, a few...thecenterBuddy Guy with Tom Hambridgetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce9d553ef01347fb7ed08970c2010-04-07T21:25:31-04:002010-04-07T21:25:31-04:00We had some coverage from Forever Young about Buddy Guy leading up to the concert tonight: http://foreveryoungwny.com/current/0410buddyguy.html Opener Tom Hambridge is originally from Western New York, and happened to be touring with Buddy Guy: And, the man himself: The sold-out...thecentertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce9d553ef0133ec558308970b2010-03-30T11:29:48-04:002010-03-30T11:29:48-04:00Our recent residency activities with Jump Rhythm Jazz Project, the Arts in Healthcare initiative, and UB dance alumna Amanda Benzin:thecenterMoscow Festival Ballet: A Sight to Beholdtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce9d553ef0120a96c0e41970b2010-03-23T20:27:24-04:002010-03-23T20:27:24-04:00From tonight's performance of Swan Lake: Act I: The Garden of Prince Siegried's Castle Happy 20th Anniversary to the Moscow Festival Ballet!thecenterBehind the Scenes: Boone Ensertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce9d553ef01310fbc802e970c2010-03-23T12:02:00-04:002010-03-23T12:02:00-04:00Daniel “Boone” Enser believes he could not have chosen a better time to join the staff at Center for the Arts. When he helped create the Video Production group two years ago, UB and its leadership were seeking more visibility...thecenterJazz at Lincoln Center at the Center for the Artstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce9d553ef01310fc2a742970c2010-03-20T20:46:15-04:002010-03-20T20:46:15-04:00Tonight's concert was all about the art of jazz. The first piece was inspired by a painting, as Mr. Marsalis explained, and each song following would also be connected to the concept of "art." I often make the point that...thecenterJump Rhythm Jazz Project: A busy week in WNYtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce9d553ef0120a9572561970b2010-03-19T20:43:36-04:002010-03-19T20:43:36-04:00This week, Chicago-based dance pioneer Billy Siegenfeld and his dancers spent time with the Western New York community teaching master classes to UB dance students, performing at area schools, and bringing their high energy joy to patients, families, and caregivers...thecenterCheck out all the stories in Gusto today!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce9d553ef0120a954b61e970b2010-03-19T09:22:14-04:002010-03-19T09:22:14-04:00Jazz at Lincoln Center cover story: http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/18/991712/jazz-messenger-wynton-marsalis.html Interview with Ted Nash: http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/19/992661/a-suite-of-musical-portraits-are.html "Tell Me" with Amanda Benzin from Jump Rhythm Jazz Project: http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/19/992632/tell-me.html Swan Lake preview: http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/19/992683/beloved-ballet.htmlthecenterFiddles of Lovetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce9d553ef01310f782341970c2010-03-07T21:05:33-05:002010-03-07T21:05:33-05:00Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy have each performed at the Center for the Arts but tonight was the first time we've had them billed together. When this couple plays together, you can feel the synergy and the joy, the familiarity...thecenterThe Redcoats were heretag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce9d553ef0120a8262f7b970b2010-01-29T10:52:09-05:002010-01-29T10:52:09-05:00Buckingham palace guards in big black fur hats and bright red coats, some with swords, greeted patrons at the front doors last night. No, Britain hasn't started an invasion in Western New York. The guards were here to perform music....thecenter