Generation Magazine

MOVIE | THE BACK UP PLAN | APRIL 23
Jennifer Lopez returns to the silver screen in yet another romantic comedy, albeit with a twist. She conceives twins through artificial insemination on the same day she meets the love of her life. Can this get any better, people? Lopez plays a character named Zoe, who has been waiting to start a …

FREE STUFF | WRUB TOP 40 DAY | APRIL 6
Do you love free shit? Is that even a question? WRUB is having their semi-annual blowout in the union. Look out for free stuff from Lasertron, Fuddruckers coupons, a bracket competition for a prize donated by Guitar Center and, of course, free pizza. Do you fancy …

CONCERT | COHEED AND CAMBRIA | MARCH 23
This serves as good news to some, and a fair warning to get ear protection to others. One of the most distinct voices and coolest heads of hair in modern rock is set to take the stage in upstate New York. Coheed will perform at Harro East Ballroom in Rochester. Tickets are between …

The Buffalo Chapter of the United Socialist Movement of the Americas will present “Power of the People Week” in the Student Union from Feb. 22 through Feb. 26. The week’s events aim to celebrate left wing and progressive history, and raise awareness to its causes.
“UB has had a history of political action,” says William Richardson, president of Buffalo USMA. “In …

We here at Generation heard through the grapevine that they (whoever “they” is) are shutting down part of the Buffalo Skyway for tubing.
Yes, snow tubing. The Buffalo Powder Keg Winter Festival is set for Sat., Feb. 27 and Sun., Feb. 28. The festival features a whole bunch of snowy stuff, downtown by the Coca Cola Field and Pearl Street Grill …

DANCE | Riverdance – March 5 through March 7
Come see the farewell tour of this Irish Dance troupe—based out of Ireland—at Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Over 21 million people have seen the show live over the 16 years since it opened in Dublin in 1994. The U.S. touring troupe promises to put on a great performances with some pretty quick …

It was early April in 1994, and while the rest of the world was exploding into spring, Rwanda’s high altitude and proximity to the equator held it close to its usual year-round temperature of 70 degrees. And as Buffalo was thawing and celebrating Easter, the Rwandan president’s plane was struck from the sky by ethnic Hutu extremists. They took control …

CONCERT | Snoop Dogg
Hop on the soul plane and ask your stewardess for some gin and juice; the dee-oh-double-gee is coming to the Town Ballroom on Feb. 21. Snoop, who just helped Adidas launch a Star Wars-themed shoe line, is touring to promote his new album, “Malice n Wonderland.” Tickets are $40 and are available now.
ALBUM | Alkaline Trio – …

From Paris With Love
In theaters Friday, Feb. 5
It may sound like a romantic comedy, but this upcoming action flick directed by Pierre Morel, stars John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and lots of explosions.  An American spy (Travolta) and a young intelligence operative working in the U.S. Ambassador’s office in Paris (Rhys Meyers), join forces to prevent an upcoming terrorist attack in the city. With plenty of bullets, …

Check this out from…
JAN 12 to 25
Good Vibrations
The Buffalo Museum of Science
Now until Jan. 31
The exhibit features the hands-on Sound Lab, on loan from the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Visitors can peruse the music and sound-related pieces, exploring the mechanics behind man- and nature-made noise. The museum is also featuring musicians and speakers to accompany the exhibit throughout the month …