Medina Murals Add Variety to Historic Village, Artist Talks Project
“I’m mostly self-trained. I went to Buff State for Fine Art, but I learned most of it after the fact,” said Chuck Tingley, a Buffalo based artist working on Medina’s … Read More
Category: Arts & Culture
Scrooge the Musical Set for Return to Palace Stage in Lockport this December, Will be Filmed for Release
The Historic Lockport Palace Theatre is set to reopen this Christmas season, according to a release placed online earlier this week: “Scrooge the Musical will be returning to the Palace … Read More
Buffalo Society of Artists 124th Catalogue Exhibition Winners Announced
LOCKPORT, NY: The Buffalo Society of Artists’ (BSA) 124th Catalogue Exhibition at the Kenan House Gallery is a representation of the organizations over 200 exhibiting artists. Over 127 works were entered … Read More
Kenan Center Hosts Buffalo Society of Artists 124th Catalogue Exhibition
Appointments available for in-person viewing start Saturday LOCKPORT, NY: The Buffalo Society of Artists’ (BSA) 124th Catalogue Exhibition at the Kenan House Gallery is one of two juried exhibitions held by … Read More
Medina Approves Moratorium on Public Art for 60 Days, Allotting Time to Update Ordinance
The Medina Village Board approved a new local law addressing artistic displays Monday evening within the Historic District. According to the law, this will place a 60 day hold on … Read More
Monday Night Jams Play in Lyndonville Behind the Yates Community Library
‘Mr. Mustard’ played behind the Yates Community Library in Lyndonville Monday evening for a distanced crowd of relaxed residents. Library Director Emily Cebula was in attendance, and discussed the event, … Read More
Despite Following the Rules, Transit Drive-In Owner Fears State’s Crackdown on Drive-In Concerts
The Lockport Drive-In held a concert series Saturday afternoon, hosting two bands while mandating and enforcing a socially distanced crowd. Owner Rick Cohen fears the irresponsibility of a few may … Read More
Medina Planning Board Hits Brick Wall Discussing Approval Authority Over ‘Canalligator’ Mural, Special Public Meeting to be Called
“This initiative was obviously passionately started,” said Tim Hungerford, head of Form Foundation. A group dedicated to advancing aspects of modernization while stimulating economic viability in the Medina area. Hungerford … Read More
Internationally Renowned Gasport Artist Talks Inspiration, Displays Latest Piece during Interview
“When you’re an artist, you’re always looking for that next painting,” said area painter Kathleen Giles during a discussion this week at her Gasport based studio. Giles, who was recently … Read More
The Lockport Palace’s Executive Director Cites Lack of Guidance from Albany, Hopes to Convert ‘Scrooge the Musical’ into Concert Piece
“If you can have 25% percent of your capacity at six feet apart. Okay, I’ll get creative,” said Chris Parada in an interview at The Historic Lockport Palace this week. … Read More