The Jewish Repertory Theatre's staging of "Sheltered" is deceptively simple in premise and setting, says reviewer Bella Poynton, but it’s one of the richest, most complex productions I’ve seen in the Buffalo area this year.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Joe Baudo’s Big Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Cami Clune at D'Avolio. 530 - 830pm Fat Tueday at 42 North Brewing Company featuring Homespun Jazz. 6 - 8pm The Steam Donkeys at Nietzsche's. 6 - 830pm…

The music community is responding to flooding that affected many musicians with at least three charity fundraising shows. Benjamin Joe has the details.

People love the sours style of beer REALLY love them, but the inventive and frequently fruity brews have seen some of the fanaticism wane in the past couple of years. Scott Scanlon has the details on what sours are all about in his WNY Craft column.

The final Screening Room Poetry Series reading, Wednesday Night Live at Caffe Aroma, and a UB Poetics Plus Book Talk by Amy De'Ath are noteworthy this week. Wednesday, February 18th, 7:30 p.m.: The final Screening Room Reading Series event co-hosted by Kevin Koch and Ida Goeckel and featuring poet Dallas Taylor. The Screening Room Cinema Café closes at the end of February.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Frank Grizanti of The Frank Grizanti Band and Geno McManus at Remington Tavern and Seafood Exchange. 6pm Memorial Gathering for Billy Bates at Sportsmens Tavern. Billy maintained the drums at Sportsmens and The Cave for many years.

On the latest episode of the NCS Podcast, Mark Miller and Chris Wyatt talked to Eric Ellman about his newest band, Taker, who just put out their debut full length "Sons and Daughters" featuring the artwork of the late Scott Sonner.

Director Emerald Fennell has made a name for herself through gorgeous cinematography with eye-rolling smug dialogue that makes you wish she directed silent films. So is she the right director to helm yet another adaptation of Emily Brontë’s "Wuthering Heights"? Reviewer Matthew Turner offers his thoughts.

Dallas Taylor breaks down his unexpected journey to finding poetry on the Buffalo Music Players this week. Take a listen.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Greg Zeis at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am - 2pm Custode and Parisi at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 10am - 230pm Valentine's Day Lovers Market at Greenhouse Events Center, day 4 of 4. 75+ local vendors.

The distinct style and dark humor of Martin McDonagh has challenged theater and film audiences since the late 1990s. Now the Irish Classical Theatre Company is staging his "A Skull in Connemara." Nathan Andrew Miller has the review.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Choose LOVE Family Day at Burchfield Penney Art Center. Connection, creativity, and community with hands-on Valentine-inspired activites for the whole family. Add your mark to the Choose LOVE: Community Mural which will be permanently installed at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo Niagara Street Pediatrics.

In the Flamingo Lounge this week, from the Theatre of Youth Company Inc., affectionately known as the TOY, is Executive Director Tracy Snyder. Join Rockabilly Greg as he and Tracy talk theater and the arts.

"Wuthering Heights," "Crime 101" and more open in theaters nearby. M. Faust has what they are and where to see them in this week's "Film Focus."

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Dee Adams, Performing Songwriter at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment. 5 - 7pm Flashback at Sportsmens Tavern. 5 - 8pm - $10 The Girls of Grosh at Osteria 166. 530 - 8pm Solo Accordionist Frank Reino at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo.

Jeff Dunham at Keybank Center and Stavros Halkias at Rockwell Hall are two of the biggest shows of the weekend, but there are a whole lot of standup and improv talents to check out. Jason Pomietlasz has the details.

Alex McArthur and George Caldwell are in the midst of performing 'Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill," a recreation of Billie Holiday’s final performance, with Alex inhabiting the role of Lady Day, and George acting as Musical Director. The show at Shea's Smith Theatre runs through Sunday (Feb. 15). Meanwhile they join Jeff Miers here to discuss Billie Holiday, jazz and America. The show, a MusicalFare production, is running at Shea’s Smith Theatre in Buffalo’s Theatre and Entertainment District, through February 15.

M. Faust reviews the recent film "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die," mixing dystopian themes and all too familiar trends in technology.

On Friday, February 6th, CEPA Gallery suffered a devastating water pipe rupture. Now it's looking for help.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Valentine's Market at Larkin Square inside the Exchange Building. 11 local vendors. 10am - 2pm Valentine's Day Lovers Market at Greenhouse Events Center, day 1 of 3. 75+ local vendors. 10am - 6pm The Lunch Bunch at Sportsmens Tavern.

Devo/Soul Coughing/Shilpa Ray triple bill announced for AKG Rockin' the Knox! Plus: Arkells, Porchfest news, a host of new show announcements, and this week's picks!

The Revolution Gallery Lounge became a critical element of the arts scene in North Buffalo nearly ten years ago. Since then, it has doubled in size and hosted art shows, concerts, “event” nights, while welcoming fans and newcomers who were just plain curious. Peter Palmisano talks to them about it all.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. The Old Hippie Reunion at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Open Mic with Tom Stahl of Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields at duende at Silo City. Music at 530pm The Steam Donkeys at Nietzsche's. 6 - 830pm…