A Farewell
We are so thankful to have been a part of the tapestry of Buffalo, NY, media these last 6 years.
Performance
The Come Up: Buffalo ‘69 – A ‘90s Hollywood Burlesque Show
The Glam Vamps return once again to the stage of lauded rock club Mohawk Place for “Buffalo ‘69 – A ‘90s Hollywood Burlesque Show” on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 10 p.m.
The Qween City Shopping Listicle for the Holiday Pandemic of 2020
We can’t meet at our favorite vendor markets this year, but we wanted to shout out some of our absolute favorite artisans, entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, and magic-makers in the city this Quaran-Holiday Season. This is only a small (but favorite, natch) snapshot of the incredible artistic tapestry of Buffalo, New York.
Pandemic Holidaze: Performance & Theater
Our incredible talent pool of performers took to the virtual landscape this year, to offer levity in the form of live performance, even when their audiences couldn’t be in the same room.
The Glam Vamps: A Nude World Order
Artistry and titillation are the crux of humanity in these trying times. Or at least, they play a big factor in how we’re going to get through all of… THIS. The Glam Vamps, a Buffalo-based burlesque troupe who have been entertaining the masses for more than a year as an ensemble, have stepped up to the plate to help us all manage this ordeal in the sexiest, stay-the-fuck-homeiest way possible, with an online outlet for all needs thereof.
The Come Up: CHICK SHOW
Five of Buffalo’s best comedians are coming together this Saturday, March 14, to perform in one of the city’s best little if-you-know, you-know showrooms. You are obviously going to be there, because laughter is the key to life and you want to LIVE.
SCENE: BraVa!
On Friday, November 2, Qween City was a lucky attendee to the city’s first BraVa! event, produced by the YWCA of Western New York.
The Come Up: BraVa!
BraVa!, a storytelling fundraiser featuring the humble bra, comes to Buffalo for the first time this Friday, November 2.
The Come Up: Big Laughs for Baby Violet!
The Buffalo comedy community is throwin’ a rip-roaring good time 8 p.m., Thursday, October 18, at Mr Goodbar, in support of Baby Violet.
The Come Up: The Heroine Hijack
On Saturday, October 6, from 6-9 p.m., the Ukrainian-American Civic Center will play host to Heroine Hijack, a multi-genre arts presentation and fundraiser celebrating women artists in Buffalo.
The Come Up: Walking & Falling
The Walking & Falling DJ workshop, mentor program, and mini-fest takes place this weekend at Sugar City, Underground Niteclub, and Georgette.
SCENE: Queen City Live
Schondra Aytch was on the scene at Sugar City this past Saturday for an awe-inspiring live installation of Queen City Live, now in its second year.
Grace Lougen: Shreddin’ Sensation
“I think the best way to even just to learn how to play is just to do it. Play with people who are better and more experienced. You’ll learn a lot faster…It’s just like life, ya know?”
SCENE: Dancing with a Star
The galz of Qween City attend a Chair Dancing class at the Buffalo Burlesque Studio one lovely Sunday afternoon, where much sexy-ish hilariousness ensued.
Smash Talks x Mettle: Dancin’ the Day Away
In this special edition of Smash Talks x Mettle, Ashera recounts Qween City’s chair dancing class at the Buffalo Burlesque Studio with the Mistress herself, Jamie Doktor.
Allie Brady: First-String Funster
“With those things that you love in life, I feel you have to do them because we don’t have tomorrow, right?”
Jamie Doktor: Tease Artiste
“Women KNOW they can do this. You can do this, too.”
Virginia Barron and Yuki Numata Resnick: Unity Orchestrators
“It’s actually trying to find this whole new place to coexist.”
Kristen Becker: Fearless Farceur
“It kind of looks like I’m going to have the best year of my life.”
Naa Kwaley: Like a Boss
“I expect things to go well, but if they don’t, I have the foundation to step back, rework stuff and do it again.”
Zoe Scruggs: Conversant Chorister
“My music for me has always been about healing, and the person I’m looking directly at in front of me, the group of people I’m around.”
NOISEMAKERS: Ladies Who RAWK
In this very special edition of NOISEMAKERS, we profile Qween City’s very own Shannon Dawn in her newest act, Shanzig, as well as Sherry D. Koehler, the baddest lady drummer in the 716. Shannon Dawn Shanzig is a Danzig tribute act, which is “more than a cover.” This more theatrical act will be doing “10 …
NOISEMAKERS: The Women Who Make Buffalo’s Music, Part V
Featuring Noelle Beenau, Isabel Gabriella Fontanez-Cirilo, and Robin Killgore.
Alaysa Dale: A Tryst with the Abyss
“No matter what, the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end, you’re going to end up nine layers deep at some point.”
NOISEMAKERS SPOTLIGHT: Sparklebomb
“Had I not potentially zapped myself to death as a toddler, maybe I wouldn’t have grown up to have such a faithful bond with electronics.”
NOISEMAKERS: Porchfest Edition!
This edition of NOISEMAKERS features four musicians who will be performing during Saturday’s Porchfest: Kerry Fey, Alison Pipitone, Frieda Bacha, and Laura Bowen.
NOISEMAKERS SPOTLIGHT: Alicia Greco
Alicia Greco on Sequencer, REDUX, and becoming a DJ.
Out & About: American Blasphemies at the Barrel Factory
Poetry and dance collided to celebrate the release of Megan Kemple’s American Blasphemies.
Out & About: Shakti: A Bollywood Dance Showcase
Photographer Jill Barrile captures the magic of Bollywood dance for Qween City.
NOISEMAKERS: The Women Who Make Buffalo’s Music, Part IV
Featuring Eva Falkenstein and Lindsay Leyland.
Kelsey Claire Hagen: Pudenda Power
“All of our actions collectively make up the zeitgeist of our generation.”
NOISEMAKERS: DJ FEATURE, Part II
Featuring Tokyo Knuckles and Space Cubs.
Gaitrie Subryan: Shimmying with Shakti
“My training and teachers mentored me to bring this to the community.”
Allison Mitchell: Velvet Bethany and the Cosmic Abyss
“I just think of it like I’m going to touch the universe. And, that’s what it sounds like.”
NOISEMAKERS: The Women Who Make Buffalo’s Music, Part III
Featuring Einat Agmon, Ellen Pieroni, and Megan Brown.
NOISEMAKERS: DJ FEATURE, Part I
Featuring Ab.Styles & Bflo Lydia.
Jazmine Frazier: “I am Hop Hop”
“Everything is by sound. I’ll just feel around until it feels good.”
NOISEMAKERS: The Women Who Make Buffalo’s Music, Part II
Featuring Grace Stumberg, Janna Willoughby-Lohr, and Erica Wolfling.
NOISEMAKERS: The Women Who Make Buffalo’s Music, Part I
Featuring Sophia Howes, Sara Rodriguez, Kimberly Young-Mason, and Amanda Markovich-Rabb.
Olivia Frank: Weaver of Creative Movement
“I found that as my role early on because I felt blessed to have all this knowledge and practice from doing it every week.”
Female Fierceness and Prowess of Verve Dance Studio
“The goal is not to have a specific form and to look like anyone else. The goal is to look like you.”
Lizy Reaves: Storied Soubrette
“This is right. This is something I should have explored earlier on.”
Ebony “MaDamn Noire” Jones: Femme Provocateur
“We’re giving them honey but, somewhere along the lines we have to stand by something as well.”
Beth Geyer and Vienna Haak: A Collaboration of All Ability
“Thank you for doing this. You’re giving my daughter, my son, their dream.”
Marisa Caruso: Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
“I want to take part in projects that matter and facilitate change, because the path our culture is currently following is too scary to let ride out.”