28 Jul Silo City Reading Series featuring Michael McGriff, Cindy Juyoung Ok, Sun June, Ariel Aberg-Riger
On July 27, 2024 the Silo City Reading Series returned with readings from poets Michael McGriff and Cindy Juyoung Ok, a dreamy musical performance by Sun June, and a number of installations and projections by artist and visual storyteller Ariel Aberg-Riger. It was an unforgettable night full of poetry, music, and art. Big thanks to everyone who came out to support art in Buffalo.
16 Jun Silo City Reading Series featuring Fred Moten + Brandon Lopez, Christina Vega-Westhoff, Bree Gilliam
The Silo City Reading Series returned on June 15, 2024 for it's 12th season. There was a memorable reading and performance given by poet & cultural theorist Fred Moten and double bassist Brandon Lopez. Poet Christina Vega-Westhoff started off the evening with a moving reading of her work. Artist Bree Gilliam showcased her work on the concrete walls of the silos. Thanks to everyone who made it down to the silos.
26 Apr BABEL with Kiese Laymon
What a beautiful ending to a great season. Thank you Kiese Laymon for your warmth, your vulnerability, your humor, and your incredible work. Thank you to our audience, both at Kleinhans and at home—The magic of BABEL is because of all of you.
03 Apr Just Buffalo Presents Brenda Iijima, Janice Lee, and Robin Jordan
Last night we hosted a beautiful evening of readings in collaboration with UB Poetics. Thank you so much to Brenda Iijima, Janice Lee, & Robin Lee Jordan for sharing your work with us, thank you to Fitz Books and thank you to all who attended.
22 Mar BABEL with John Irving
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On March 21, 2024, Just Buffalo Literary Center welcomed best-selling author John Irving to BABEL. Mr. Irving shared multiple excerpts from his forthcoming novel tentatively titled, Queen Esther. He shared more about the book than we think he wanted to. Thank you to everyone who joined us which created the atmosphere for a remarkable evening.
24 Feb Just Buffalo Presents Tracy Fuad, Spencer Williams, and Julianne Neely
On Friday, February 23, 2024, Just Buffalo Literary Center presented readings from poets Tracy Fuad, Spencer Williams, and Julianne Neely. The reading was in celebration of Tracy Fuad's lastest book PORTAL which was released by the University of Chicago Press in early 2024. Thanks to everyone who made poetry part of their weekend.
01 Dec Just Buffalo Presents Omar El Akkad + John Freeman
On November 30, 2023, Just Buffalo Literary Center presented Omar El Akkad + John Freeman. The two literary luminaries visited Just Buffalo in celebration of the release of the final installment of the literary journal Freeman's. Their conversation was powerful, enlightening. and healing. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
10 Nov BABEL with Michelle Zauner
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On November 9, 2023, Just Buffalo Literary Center presented another BABEL with the frontwoman for the acclaimed indie pop band, Japanese Breakfast, and author of bestselling memoir, Crying in H Mart, Michelle Zauner. We had an up close and personal conversation with the lovely Zauner on grief, loss, Korean food, finding joy again, Lord of the Rings couples costumes and so much more.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for another spectacular evening
