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SUMMARY:SatchVai Band Ft Joe Satriani and Steve Vai with Animals As Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Following their highly successful debut band tour across Europe this past June and July — which saw numerous sold-out shows and glowing praise from fans and press alike — legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are bringing their electrifying SATCHVAI Band to the United States for the first time. The “Surfing with the Hydra” 2026 tour will launch on April 1 in Seattle\, WA and continue on throughout April and May before winding up in Vienna\, VA at Wolf Trap on May 30. Animals as Leaders will support on all dates. \nThis new chapter follows a monumental summer that took the newly formed band through major cities including London\, Manchester\, Paris\, Copenhagen\, Zurich\, and more as well as festivals including Hellfest\, Umbria Jazz Festival\, and Guitares en Scene Fest\, thrilling audiences with the unmatched interplay and energy that only Satriani and Vai can deliver. Now\, with a brand-new video and single\, “Dancing\,” arriving March 2\, 2026 via earMUSIC\, the guitar greats are ready to bring that same firepower to stages across America. \n“The SATCH/VAI Band rides again! After a fantastic European tour last summer Steve\, Kenny\, Marco\, Pete and I will bring the Surfing With The Hydra Tour to the US. We can’t wait to play you the new material from our forthcoming Satch/Vai album along with your favorite songs from our shared catalog. And that’s not all\, we’re bringing along the incomparable Animals As Leaders. You do not want to miss this show with this lineup!” – Joe Satriani \nSteve Vai concurs\, “The Satch/Vai Band summer Euro tour of 2025 far exceeded anything I could have imagined. Joe and I struck pure jammin’ gold night after night. Being in the same band with Joe\, playing songs we actually wrote together on stage\, in real time felt like watching a childhood fantasy step out of my teenage brain and stroll onto the stage. And somehow\, it was even more rewarding\, satisfying\, and downright fulfilling than I ever thought possible. \nOur trusty band—Marco Mendoza holding down the bass with his usual thunder\, Pete Thorn weaving in the magic on guitar\, and Kenny Aronoff powering the whole thing from behind the kit\, we created a musical flying carpet that carried us through the tour. \nAnd to all the fans who came out and supported the show: massive thanks. Your energy and enthusiasm made the room pulse\, and inspired us all beyond beyond. We are looking forward to steamroll this train into your city on our 2026 spring North America tour.” \nThe band’s forthcoming single “Dancing” marks the latest chapter in SATCHVAI Band’s creative evolution. It follows the duo’s first two releases — the sweeping\, cinematic instrumental “The Sea of Emotion\, Pt. 1” and the high-octane rocker “I Wanna Play My Guitar\,” featuring powerhouse vocals from Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple\, Black Country Communion). Together\, these tracks have showcased both the emotional depth and unbridled energy that define the SATCHVAI Band sound — a seamless fusion of melody\, virtuosity\, and the kind of musical chemistry only five decades of friendship can produce. \nThe SATCHVAI Band marks the first time in their nearly 50-year friendship and musical partnership that Satriani and Vai have formally joined forces as a band. Their collaboration debuted in March 2024 with a duo tour and the release of “The Sea of Emotion\, Pt. 1\,” a stunning six-minute opus showcasing their extraordinary synergy. A second track\, released ahead of the European tour\, further fueled anticipation for what has become one of the year’s most celebrated live events. \nRounding out the lineup\, powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff\, renowned bassist Marco Mendoza\, and virtuoso guitarist Pete Thorn complete the stellar quintet that is the SATCHVAI Band — a live ensemble built for explosive musicianship and unbridled guitar mastery. \nAnimals As Leaders\, Tosin Abasi said of the tour\, “We are beyond honored to be joining Joe Satriani and Steve Vai on tour!  Our band\, in many ways\, would not be what it was if not for the impact of these two icons. Getting a chance to hit the US with them is a bucket list experience for us. Can’t want to see you all soon!”
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/satchvai/
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SUMMARY:Emmet Cohen Presents Miles & Coltrane at 100
DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall & JazzBuffalo present\nEmmet Cohen Presents Miles & Coltrane at 100\nSunday\, May 17\, 2026 | 3 PM\nThe Mary Seaton Room\nIn a landmark celebration of two of the most transformative figures in jazz history\, pianist Emmet Cohen returns to Buffalo to honor the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. This special Jazz at Kleinhans presentation brings together Cohen and an all-star quintet for a profound exploration of the music\, spirit\, and innovation that defined these towering icons. \n\n \nGuided by the legacies of Davis and Coltrane\, Cohen and his ensemble will reimagine the music that forever changed the course of jazz—probing the same fundamental questions that fueled their artistry: Why are we here? What are we reaching for? Where does the music take us? \nA dynamic pianist\, composer\, and bandleader\, Emmet Cohen is one of the leading voices of his generation\, celebrated for his ability to bridge the traditions of jazz with a forward-looking sense of invention. His artistry\, as seen in his acclaimed Masters Legacy Series and his wildly popular Live from Emmet’s Place streaming sessions\, reveals a deep respect for the past while pushing the music into bold\, new territory. \nFresh from a recent Buffalo performance that left audiences spellbound\, Cohen now returns with a program of even greater scope and ambition. He approaches jazz as a living\, evolving conversation—one that connects audiences to the infinite spirit of sound and to each other. In this special concert\, his quintet will channel the timeless power of Miles and Coltrane\, not through imitation\, but through discovery\, spontaneity\, and reverence for the enduring questions these artists left behind. \nJoin us at Kleinhans Music Hall for a Jazz at Kleinhans experience that promises to be more than a concert: a bold and deeply moving reimagining of the sound world of two geniuses\, brought vividly to life by one of today’s most brilliant jazz artists and his all-star ensemble.
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/emmet-cohen/
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SUMMARY:Gregory Porter
DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall and Soul of Buffalo present\nGregory Porter\nTuesday\, June 9\, 2026 | 7 PM\nAcclaimed singer-songwriter Gregory Porter was raised in Bakersfield\, California and cites the Bakersfield Southern Gospel sound\, as well as his mother’s Nat King Cole record collection\, as fundamental influences on his own sound. Porter began singing in jazz clubs in San Diego while attending San Diego State University on a football scholarship. Eventually\, Porter moved to New York City to pursue music full-time and his career began to ascend with the release of his first two albums—Water (2010) and Be Good (2012)—both of which received GRAMMY nominations. In 2013\, he released his breakout Blue Note debut Liquid Spirit which grew into a global phenomenon\, selling more than a million albums and earning Porter his first GRAMMY Award with NPR declaring him “America’s Next Great Jazz Singer.” His 2016 follow-up Take Me To The Alley won Porter his second GRAMMY Award and firmly established him as his generation’s most soulful jazz artist. In 2017\, Porter released the heartfelt tribute album Nat King Cole & Me\, and in 2020 returned to his original songwriting on the uplifting ALL RISE\, both of which received GRAMMY nominations. His 2021 release Still Rising collected new songs\, covers\, duets\, and a selection of his most-loved hits. In 2023\, Porter released his first-ever holiday album Christmas Wish. Gregory has become one of the most successful jazz vocalists of his generation. With a voice that has been described as “liquid gold\,” Gregory Porter has captivated audiences around the world with his soulful baritone and deeply emotional performances. His unique blend of jazz\, soul\, and gospel has earned him critical acclaim and huge global success. \nThanks to our friends at JazzBuffalo for their support!
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/gregory-porter/
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SUMMARY:An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio
DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall presents\nAn Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio\nSaturday\, June 20th | 7:30 PM\nDoors at 6 PM\nTickets go on sale Friday\, March 20 at 10 AM. \nThere is a strict 4 ticket limit per show. Additional orders exceeding the ticket limit may be cancelled without notice. This includes orders associated with the same name\, e-mail address\, billing address\, credit card number\, and/or other information. \nSince 1983\, Trey Anastasio has been the guitarist\, vocalist\, and main composer for the band Phish. Over the past four decades\, Anastasio\, who Rolling Stone named as one of “The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time\,” has forged a singular\, multi-faceted career\, winning acclaim and garnering accolades across myriad genres and disciplines\, including rock\, classical\, musical theatre\, and more. Anastasio has received three GRAMMY® Award nominations and\, in 2013\, received a Tony Award nomination honoring his work co-writing the score for the Broadway musical Hands on a Hardbody. An accomplished composer and arranger\, Anastasio has performed his original compositions with numerous symphonies\, including The New York Philharmonic\, The National Symphony Orchestra\, The Los Angeles Philharmonic\, The Boston Pops\, and many more. \nAnastasio\, along with Jon Fishman (drums\, vocals)\, Mike Gordon (bass\, vocals)\, and Page McConnell (keyboards\, vocals)\, formed Phish in Burlington\, VT\, and together have since earned one of music’s most dedicated fan communities for its blend of distinctive songcraft\, extended improvisation\, and immersive live performances\, all fusing a variety of genres into their own freewheeling sound and vision. The band has released 16 studio albums and is widely recognized among live music’s most beloved and inventive artists. \nPhish has played over 2\,000 shows since their formation\, regularly selling out multiple nights at arenas\, amphitheaters\, and stadiums across North America. To date\, the band has performed 91 sold-out shows at The Garden since their debut there in 1994. In addition\, Phish have influenced a new generation of American rock festivals through 11 self-produced festivals\, including\, most recently\, 2024’s Mondegreen\, which was celebrated in a GQ feature that hailed them for “what may be the most singular and stubbornly idiosyncratic career of any major American rock band.” In 2024\, the band performed a four-night sold-out run at Sphere in Las Vegas\, the second act to perform there\, following U2’s inaugural run at the groundbreaking venue. \nAnastasio is the founder of the Divided Sky Foundation (DSF)\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help people find joy in recovery from drugs and alcohol. In the fall of 2020\, Anastasio hosted a live-streamed musical residency now known as the Beacon Jams\, which spanned eight consecutive Fridays and were broadcast online while live chat boards offered real-time interaction between Trey and the Phish fan community. These now-legendary performances were a joyful respite from the isolation of the pandemic and raised a remarkable $1.2 million for DSF in order to help open a recovery center dedicated to treating those affected by alcoholism and addiction. Through the community’s generosity\, the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program was born. Opened in November of 2023 in beautiful Ludlow\, VT\, it has now offered compassionate treatment to hundreds of individuals in a safe\, nurturing environment. Rooted in the 12 Steps\, Emotional Sobriety\, and mindfulness\, Divided Sky addresses the root causes of addiction and never turns away anyone due to financial need.
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SUMMARY:Buddy Guy
DESCRIPTION:Soul of Buffalo Proudly Presents\nBUDDY GUY 90\nSat JULY 18\, 2026 | 7pm\nLiving Legend Makes 1st Appearance at Kleinhans for His 90th Birthday!\nMore than 57 years after his first known appearance in Buffalo\, NY – at blues guitarist James Paterson’s Governor’s Inn at 621 Sycamore St. in March\, 1969 – and then again during the 1969 Buffalo Blues Festival\, July 11-13\, 1969\, when he was just 33 years old – with co-headliners Muddy Waters\, Howlin’ Wolf\, James Cotton Blues Band\, Luthor Allison and Junior Wells – Living Blues Legend BUDDY GUY celebrates his 90th birthday 12 days early in historic fashion at KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL\, Buffalo\, NY on Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 at 7pm. \nBuddy Guy stands as one of the most influential guitarists in American music. As a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of Chicago’s explosive West Side sound\, he has been a guiding force for generations of rock & blues legends. \nThe nine-time GRAMMY winner has also earned a Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY\, 38 Blues Music Awards\, the Billboard Century Award\, the Presidential National Medal of Arts\, and the Kennedy Center Honor. Rolling Stone ranks him #23 on “The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” \nBorn in 1936 in Lettsworth\, Louisiana\, Buddy built his first two-string guitar at age seven. His life changed in 1957 when he moved to Chicago and began recording for Chess Records and collaborating with its legendary roster. His raw emotion\, showmanship\, and blistering guitar style reshaped the instrument’s possibilities and set a new standard for electric blues. \nRemarkably\, in 2025 – after a career which includes 110 albums\, singles and live recordings – he released Ain’t Done with the Blues\, produced by longtime collaborator Tom Hambridge\, another Buffalo favorite. The record features The Blind Boys of Alabama\, Peter Frampton\, Joe Walsh\, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram\, and Joe Bonamassa. Its lead single\, “How Blues Is That?” reaffirmed the grit\, humor\, and wisdom that define his late-career longevity. \nAs Buddy shared\, “This album is about where I’ve been and where I’m going… Before they passed\, Muddy\, Wolf\, Walter\, Sonny Boy\, B.B. used to say\, ‘If you outlive me\, just keep the blues alive.’ I’m trying to keep that promise.” \nAin’t Done drew widespread acclaim\, praising Buddy as “masterful\,” “vital\,” and “one of the last of the great bluesmen.” Around the same time\, his appearance in Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster movie SINNERS introduced him to yet another generation. \nNow\, as he celebrates his 90th year\, Buddy Guy remains one of the last surviving architects of electric blues; a bridge from the fields of Louisiana to the clubs of Chicago and the world’s biggest stages. Whether creating new music\, inspiring rising artists\, or electrifying audiences with a fire that has defined him for nearly a century\, Buddy Guy continues to show that the blues not only lives\, it thrives. \nTickets prices for BUDDY GUY 90 start at only $55\, plus fees. Don’t miss the BIGGEST BLUES show of 2026 in our hometown!
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/buddyguy/
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SUMMARY:Leonid & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall and AM Productions present\nLeonid & Friends\nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 | 7 PM\nPerforming the music of Chicago\, Earth\, Wind & Fire\, Steely Dan\, and more!\nLeonid & Friends is a globally acclaimed\, genre-defying 11-piece collective renowned for their astonishingly precise recreations of classic Chicago songs\, alongside high-energy performances of other rock\, pop\, and jazz-fusion hits from the 1970s. Formed by multi-talented musician and producer Leonid Vorobyev\, the group features elite vocalists and instrumentalists from Russia\, Ukraine\, Moldova\, and beyond—united by a shared passion for celebrating this iconic era of music. \nVIP tickets are available and include a special Meet & Greet – a wonderful opportunity for fans to meet and interact with Leonid & Friends. Quantity is limited at each show. Shortly after the concert\, attendees with a M&G wristband will be allowed to meet the band\, have a group photo taken\, and the opportunity to chat with band members and have merchandise or memorabilia signed. \nOriginally conceived as a studio project in Moscow\, Leonid & Friends skyrocketed to international fame when their note-perfect video covers went viral online\, earning praise from members of Chicago themselves. What began as a YouTube phenomenon has since evolved into a world-class touring act\, captivating audiences across North America\, Europe\, and Asia. With over 500 million combined video views\, multiple sold-out U.S. tours\, and a devoted global fanbase\, the band is beloved worldwide for honoring the classics while expanding far beyond them—reviving the sound\, spirit\, and joy of a generation with unmatched musicianship and heart. \nIn concert\, Leonid & Friends deliver a stunningly authentic and exhilarating experience\, complete with a razor-tight horn section\, rich vocal harmonies\, and unmistakable rock & roll soul. Fans can expect timeless anthems like “25 or 6 to 4\,” “Make Me Smile\,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?\,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day\,” “Beginnings\,” “Questions 67 & 68\,” and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry / Get Away\,” along with select surprises from an ever-expanding repertoire that includes Earth\, Wind & Fire\, Blood\, Sweat & Tears\, Steely Dan\, The Carpenters\, and other beloved ’70s favorites. \nEach performance is more than a tribute concert—it’s a joyous celebration of the music that defined an era.
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/leonid/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \,  Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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SUMMARY:BABEL | Sigrid Nunez
DESCRIPTION: Just Buffalo Literary Center presents\nBABEL featuring Sigrid Nunez\nWednesday\, October 14\, 2026\n7:30 pm\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\nAuthor Reception for Premium Access ticketholders starts at 6:30pm \nJoin Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL Author Series for an evening with Sigrid Nunez.\n \nSigrid Nunez is the author of nine novels\, including the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling novel\, The Friend\, which was listed on The New York Times “100 Best Books of the 21st Century\,” and What Are You Going Through\, a novel about the surprising ways one person can help another through hardship and friendship\, especially toward the end of life. What Are You Going Through was recently adapted into a film by Pedro Almodóvar\, titled The Room Next Door\, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. Other books include The Vulnerables; Sempre Susan: A Memoir of Susan Sontag; A Feather on the Breath of God; and For Rouenna among others. \nWith her sincere\, clever\, and witty voice\, Sigrid Nunez has won many honors and awards\, including the National Book Award\, the Whiting Award\, a Berlin Prize Fellowship\, a Guggenheim Fellowship\, and a Windham-Campbell Prize. Her work has been translated into thirty-five languages. In her honest and compelling talks\, she speaks to audiences about her craft and her path to a career in writing.
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/sigrid-nunez/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \,  Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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SUMMARY:BABEL | Kaveh Akbar
DESCRIPTION:Just Buffalo Literary Center presents\nBABEL featuring Kaveh Akbar\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026\n7:30 pm\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\nAuthor Reception for Premium Access ticketholders starts at 6:30pm \nJoin Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL Author Series for an evening with Kaveh Akbar. \nKaveh Akbar is an acclaimed poet\, novelist\, and editor whose work grapples with questions of faith\, addiction\, belonging\, and the search for meaning. His highly anticipated debut novel\, Martyr!\, became an instant New York Times bestseller and was named a TIME Must-Read Book of the Year. Praised by literary luminaries including Tommy Orange\, Lauren Groff\, John Green\, and Roxane Gay\, Martyr! tells the story of Cyrus Shams\, a newly sober son of Iranian immigrants navigating addiction\, grief\, and a family mystery that carries him from the battlefields of Iran to the art galleries of Brooklyn. Electrifying\, funny\, and deeply humane\, the novel heralds the arrival of a vital new voice in contemporary fiction. \nIn his talks\, Akbar brings the same searching intelligence\, vulnerability\, and lyric precision that define his writing. He speaks powerfully on the subjects of creativity\, spirituality\, identity\, and recovery\, weaving together personal narrative with broader cultural and historical context. His  lecture and staged conversation offers audiences profound reflections on art as a tool for survival\, how language shapes belonging\, and the universal human desire for transcendence. \nBorn in Tehran and raised in the Midwest\, Akbar is the Roy J. Carver Professor of English at the University of Iowa.
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/kaveh-akbar/
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SUMMARY:African Savanna Exposed: Jen Guyton | National Geographic Live
DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Season Subscriptions Now Available! Subscribe and save 15% for a limited time. Click the link or call the Box Office at (716)885-5000 to reserve your tickets today. \nVIP tickets include complimentary beverages\, beer and wine along with light hors d’oeurves\, cheese\, and cracker plates\, and some sweets. \nThe African savanna is one of the most iconic ecosystems in the world\, and so many remarkable animals call it home. Connect with the wonders of this special place through the lens of photographer and National Geographic Explorer Jen Guyton. Explore the surprising lives of misunderstood hyenas\, scurry along with friendly-faced meerkats\, and perch at the edge of a watering hole to witness its menagerie of wildlife. \nAbout Jen Guyton:  \nJen Guyton is an ecologist and conservationist who weaves science and storytelling to illuminate the interconnectedness of all things. With a Ph.D. from Princeton University and a deep curiosity for the natural world\, Guyton combines rigorous science with evocative visual storytelling to inspire action for biodiversity conservation. As a conservation photographer\, she captures the raw beauty and fragile balance of nature\, sharing compelling stories that bridge the gap between scientific understanding and public awareness. Her work has been published in leading scientific journals and major media outlets\, engaging audiences around the world. Whether mentoring students\, leading conservation action or capturing the perfect moment in the field\, Guyton is driven by her commitment to protecting our planet’s wild places.
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/savanna/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \,  Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,National Geographic Live
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SUMMARY:A Pirate's Life: Lisa Briggs | National Geographic Live
DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Season Subscriptions Now Available! Subscribe and save 15% for a limited time. Click the link or call the Box Office at (716)885-5000 to reserve your tickets today. \nVIP tickets include complimentary beverages\, beer and wine along with light hors d’oeurves\, cheese\, and cracker plates\, and some sweets. \nPirates might be reduced to a Halloween costume for some people\, but they are a year-round fascination for archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Lisa Briggs. We go on assignment with her to the Mediterranean Sea to explore how pirating shaped ancient cities. We also meet the icons of the Golden Age of Piracy\, explore the “pirate code\,” and then follow Lisa to the wreck of the most famous renegade\, Blackbeard. \nAbout Lisa Briggs:  \nLisa Briggs is an underwater archaeologist\, archaeological scientist\, and documentary filmmaker. She is best known for her work excavating shipwrecks and conducting scientific analysis on artifacts recovered from some of the world’s most important underwater archaeological sites including Blackbeard’s flagship\, the Queen Anne’s Revenge\, the Bronze Age Uluburun and Cape Gelidonya shipwrecks of Turkey\, the Hellenistic era Kyrenia ship of Cyprus\, the Classical age Mazotos shipwreck\, Cyprus\, and the Renaissance period Gnalic shipwreck of Croatia. Her scientific research focuses on ancient biomolecules recovered from shipwrecks\, including waterlogged grape seeds\, olive stones\, resins\, and the invisible residues trapped inside of ceramic jars. Through her DNA analysis of shipwreck plant materials\, Briggs attempts to trace the domestication and trade of important crops species throughout time.
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/pirates/
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SUMMARY:BABEL | Amor Towles
DESCRIPTION:Just Buffalo Literary Center presents\nBABEL featuring Amor Towles\nThursday\, March 18\, 2027\n7:30 pm\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\nAuthor Reception for Premium Access ticketholders starts at 6:30pm \nJoin Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL Author Series for an evening with Amor Towles. \nBorn and raised in the Boston area\, Amor Towles graduated from Yale and received an MA in English from Stanford. After working as an investment professional for over twenty years he now devotes himself full time to writing. His novels Rules of Civility\, A Gentleman in Moscow\, and The Lincoln Highway\, and his collection of shorter fiction Table for Two have all been New York Times bestsellers. His books have collectively sold more than eight million copies and been translated into more than forty languages. A Gentleman in Moscow has made numerous “Best of” book lists including President Barack Obama’s annual book recommendations and was recently adapted as a limited series starring Ewan McGregor.
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/amor-towles/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \,  Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weird World of Frogs: Jonathan Kolby | National Geographic Live
DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Season Subscriptions Now Available! Subscribe and save 15% for a limited time. Click the link or call the Box Office at (716)885-5000 to reserve your tickets today. \nVIP tickets include complimentary beverages\, beer and wine along with light hors d’oeurves\, cheese\, and cracker plates\, and some sweets. \nBright colors and captivating calls are just the start with some of Earth’s most amazing species. Frogs can turn nearly invisible\, leap more than 20 times their body length\, and defend themselves with poison. We go on assignment with conservation biologist and National Geographic Explorer Jonathan Kolby to discover all kinds of incredible abilities and springy biodiversity. \nAbout Jonathan Kolby:  \nJonathan Kolby became involved in wildlife conservation at the age of 15\, when he volunteered on his first expedition to document biodiversity in Southeast Asia. He has since been involved in 20 field expeditions spanning the globe\, from Honduras to Madagascar to Hong Kong. In 2007\, Kolby was awarded a National Geographic Young Explorers Grant to study chytrid fungus and amphibian declines in Honduras. After completing this project\, Kolby decided to dedicate himself to combatting global amphibian declines and extinction. He recently established the Honduras Amphibian Research & Conservation Center to specifically prevent amphibian extinctions in Honduras. Kolby completed his Ph.D. at James Cook University in Australia\, where he studied the global spread of amphibian chytrid fungus and ranavirus. Kolby has published over a dozen scientific papers\, written blog posts for National Geographic and the IUCN Amphibian Specialist Group\, and currently runs a citizen science project on iNaturalist called “Saving Salamanders with Citizen Science” to help monitor for the emergence of salamander chytrid fungus in the United States. To make science more accessible to the general public\, Kolby actively uses photography and social media to help raise awareness about wildlife conservation issues. He also manages a YouTube channel featuring videos and short films produced for the Honduras Amphibian Research & Conservation Center. 
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/frogs/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \,  Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,National Geographic Live
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SUMMARY:Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves
DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo present\nBranford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves\nCelebrate The Ballads of John Coltrane\nThursday\, April 22\, 2027 | 7 PM\nMain Hall\, Kleinhans Music Hall\nSome music asks to be heard. John Coltrane’s ballads ask to be felt. \nOn April 22\, 2027\, at 7 pm\, Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo present an extraordinary and deeply moving musical event as two NEA Jazz Masters and multiple Grammy Award winners — Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves — come together to celebrate the timeless ballads of John Coltrane\, which they have recorded and will release on the centennial of Coltrane’s birth this September. \nThis is not a retrospective. It is not a recreation. \nIt is a living\, breathing artistic conversation centered on some of the most intimate and emotionally transcendent music ever recorded in jazz. \nAt the heart of the evening is the landmark 1963 recording John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman — a masterwork of tenderness and restraint that revealed Coltrane’s profoundly romantic and melodic voice. Pairing his searching tenor saxophone with Hartman’s velvet baritone\, the album remains one of the most beloved ballad recordings in jazz and American Music history — and the only studio album in which Coltrane featured a vocalist. \nIn this rare collaboration\, the Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves revisit this sacred repertoire while honoring the broader lyricism\, depth\, romantic\, and spiritual resonance of Coltrane’s ballad legacy. \nThe collaboration will also be captured in a forthcoming recording of timeless ballads—including selections from the historic John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman—set for release this September in celebration of the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth\, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience this deeply expressive music reimagined by Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves. \nAs part of a limited world tour — including Carnegie Hall in New York City\, The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto\, The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam\, Munich’s Gasteig\, and the 60th Barcelona Jazz Festival — Buffalo stands among a select number of U.S. cities chosen to host this remarkable engagement. \nThe Main Hall of Kleinhans Music Hall provides the perfect setting. Its warmth and acoustical clarity allow music of this intimacy to bloom fully — every breath\, every phrase\, every nuance suspended in space. \nBranford Marsalis brings commanding tone\, interpretive intelligence\, and emotional authority to Coltrane’s music. Dianne Reeves\, one of the most celebrated vocalists of her generation\, brings unparalleled expressive depth — her voice capable of both quiet vulnerability and soaring declaration. Together\, they illuminate the tenderness\, romance\, and quiet spiritual power that define Coltrane’s ballads. \nThis evening promises lyricism. It promises beauty. It promises emotional connection at the highest artistic level. \nFor Jazz at Kleinhans\, this performance represents a defining moment in our continued commitment to presenting world-class artistry in Buffalo — concerts that resonate long after the final note fades. \nBuffalo is proud to be one of the few cities welcoming this landmark collaboration. \nSeats for an event of this magnitude are expected to move quickly. \nEarly reserved seating is strongly encouraged. \nAbout Branford Marsalis \nFrom his initial recognition as a young jazz lion\, Branford Marsalis has expanded his vision as an instrumentalist\, composer\, bandleader\, and educator\, crossing stylistic boundaries while maintaining an unwavering creative integrity. In the process\, he has become an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence\, winning three Grammy Awards\, a Tony nomination for his work as a composer on Broadway\, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as Jazz Master\, and a 2021 Primetime Emmy nomination for the score he composed for the Tulsa Burning documentary. \nAbout Dianne Reeves \nFive-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves is one of the world’s premier jazz singers. With her improvisational virtuosity and unique jazz and R&B style\, Reeves won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings\, winning the first Grammy in a vocal category. She was featured in George Clooney’s award-winning film Goodnight and Good Luck\, for which she received a Grammy. Reeves holds honorary doctorates from DePaul University\, the Berklee College of Music\, and the Juilliard School. Like Marsalis\, she was named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts – the highest distinction awarded to jazz artists in the USA.
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/marsalis-reeves/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \,  Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Jazz at Kleinhans
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SUMMARY:BABEL | Tayari Jones
DESCRIPTION:Just Buffalo Literary Center presents\nBABEL featuring Tayari Jones\nThursday\, April 29\, 2027\n7:30 pm\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\nAuthor Reception for Premium Access ticketholders starts at 6:30pm \nJoin Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL Author Series for an evening with Tayari Jones. \nOver the course of her award-winning career\, Tayari Jones’s novels and essays have explored the vagaries of birth and fate\, the bitterness of injustice\, and the persistent power of love. From her debut\, Leaving Atlanta\, to her latest novel\, the Oprah Book Club Selection and New York Times bestseller Kin\, Jones brings warmth and wisdom to themes of family\, friendship\, and what it means to be a girl and a woman in the American South. Hailed as “one of the most important voices of her generation” by Essence and as “a bard of the modern South” by the Los Angeles Times\, her vivid characters\, trademark humor\, and gorgeous prose have won her acclaim from readers and critics alike. \nPrevious books include An American Marriage—which was also an Oprah’s Book Club Selection—Silver Sparrow and The Unteling. \nJones is a graduate of Spelman College\, University of Iowa\, and Arizona State University. She is an Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large at Cornell University and the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Creative Writing at Emory University.
URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/tayari-jones/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \,  Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Buffalo's Babel Series
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