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Into The Woods
3/22/16
UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the popular musical from April 20 - May 1 in the Center for the Arts.
Exploring an evolving mythology
3/18/16
Scholars@Hallwalls lecture looks at how and why myths begin and change.
Noted Shakespeare scholar discusses importance of the First Folio
3/18/16
Lectures at both UB and downtown public library part of Buffalo Bard 400.
Forum for descendants of authors of slave narratives to be held in NYC
3/11/16
A UB workshop that for the first time brought together descendants of authors of slave narratives to illuminate their ancestral heritage is the inspiration for an event on March 16 in New York City.
The Rite of Spring
3/10/16
Richmond Ballet and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by JoAnn Falletta will perform Stravinsky's masterwork at the Center for the Arts on April 21st.
Koresh Dance Company
3/9/16
Professional dance company to be in residence at UB Center for the Arts April 11-15. Public performace on April 15th.
Moscow Festival Ballet in "Giselle"
3/8/16
The classic ballet will be performed at the Center for the Arts on April 13th. Part of the M&T Bank Dance Series
Sarah Koenig: Host & Co-Creator of SERIAL
3/7/16
On April 11th at the Center for the Arts Sarah Koenig gives the audience a backstage look at the SERIAL podcast phenomenon.
Joe Satriani
3/4/16
The legendary guitarist brings his 30th Anniversary "Surfing to Shockwave" tour to the Center for the Arts on April 9th.
UB professors pledge $1 million bequest to support creative arts students
3/4/16
UB faculty members Diane Christian and Bruce Jackson are widely known for having multifaceted careers. They recently added a new role to their lengthy résumés: that of philanthropists.