By Kevin M. Kendziora-Krell
With the year coming to an end, I wanted to let you all know about some spring/summer events going on around Hamburg Village. Continue reading Hamburg Spring & Summer Events
Category Archives: Arts & Entertainment
Hamburg Hometown Events: Erie County Fair
By Kevin M. Kendziora-Krell
This marks the 150th year that the Erie County Fair will be in Hamburg, NY, sponsored by the Erie County Agricultural Society (ECAS), a private not-for-profit membership organization. Continue reading Hamburg Hometown Events: Erie County Fair
Cicely Tyson Honored at TCL Chinese Theater
by Kashyah Williams
Legendary actor Cicely Tyson was honored at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on April 28. The 93-year-old actor, who has been in the entertainment industry for over 6 decades, pressed her hands and footprints into cement. Continue reading Cicely Tyson Honored at TCL Chinese Theater
Movie Review: A Quiet Place
By Kashyah Williams
Directed by John Krasinski, A Quiet Place, released on April 6, is a film that tells a troubling story in complete silence. Continue reading Movie Review: A Quiet Place
Trailblazer: Lena Waithe
By Kashyah Williams
Lena Waithe graces the newly released April cover of Vanity Fair magazine. Waithe is the third openly queer person and the eighth black woman to appear on the 105-year old magazine to date. She is an actor, director, screenwriter and producer. At the 69th Emmy Awards, which took place last year on September 17, Waithe became the first black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for the television show Master of None. Continue reading Trailblazer: Lena Waithe
The History of the Easter Bunny and other Traditions
By Mary Kate Wirfel
Growing up in a Catholic household, we all know the true meaning of Easter. On Good Friday, Jesus died on the cross. On the third day, that day being Easter Sunday, he rose from the dead. There is another version of Easter, the childhood version. That’s right, we are talking about the Easter Bunny. As children, we would go to bed on Easter Eve knowing that an Easter basket would be hidden somewhere in the house and we’d wake up to find it full of goodies and chocolate. Where did this childhood folklore come from? Where did the story of the Easter Bunny begin? Where did other Easter traditions come from? How was Easter celebrated in years past? Continue reading The History of the Easter Bunny and other Traditions
Glitter Beards for a Good Cause
By Mary Kate Wirfel
On March 20, Hilbert Student Veterans held a fundraiser where several Hilbert students had their beards glittered for Breast Cancer Awareness. For as little as $5, participants could have their beards glittered or, if they did not sport a beard, make their own beard with glitter and foam paper. Continue reading Glitter Beards for a Good Cause
2018 Buffalo Auto Show Showcases Industry’s Newest Models
Story and photos by Ryan Zunner
The 2018 Buffalo Auto Show was a roaring success during its four-day run at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. The show was hosted by the Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association (NFADA), and showcased over 300 brand new vehicles from local dealers a part of the NFADA. Continue reading 2018 Buffalo Auto Show Showcases Industry’s Newest Models
Hamburg Home Town Events: Plantasia
By Kevin M. Kendziora-Krell
Plantasia is Western New York’s premier garden and landscape show known as “The Official Sponsor of Spring.” This year’s theme is Cityscapes into the Night and will take place at the Hamburg Fairgrounds from March 22–25, with a preview day on March 21, 2018. The show is open March 21 5:30 – 8:00pm (Preview Day), March 22–24, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., and March 25 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Continue reading Hamburg Home Town Events: Plantasia
Oscars Recap
by Kashyah Williams
Hollywood’s biggest night, the 90th Academy Awards, aired live from the Dolby Theater on March 4 on ABC. The 8.5-pound golden statuettes are presented from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The big night, which honored the highest achievements in film, was hosted by talk show host Jimmy Kimmel for the second year in a row. Continue reading Oscars Recap
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