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United University Festival & Soul Concert Returns This Weekend!
Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •June 9, 2022
“The University at Buffalo is pleased to welcome the University United Festival back to UB this summer and looks forward to hosting this great, family-friendly event on our South Campus. UB’s Office of Community Relations has had the pleasure of working closely with Councilmember Wyatt over the years, and we are glad to be a part of the fabric of the University District. The councilmember and his office have been working hard to plan a wonderful event for the neighborhood, and we hope everyone is as excited as we are to see the community back together for this special tradition,” said Dylan Steed, University at Buffalo Community Relations Specialist. The festival will also have community resources from KeyBank, the Erie County Health Department, Evergreen Health Services, the New York National Air Guard and other community groups. There will also be a free KIDS ZONE which is sponsored by KeyBank that will have free snacks, activities, and attractions for kids of all ages. For more information visit www.universityunitedfestival.com. Concerts
United University Festival bringing some heavy hitting headliners like Bobby V, Maya , The Whispers, Joe, Darcel Blue, Leandria Johnson, Fred Hammond also featuring NBC's "The Voice" Cami Clune and Commedian Gary Wallace
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University United Festival Committee and University District Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt held a press conference June 2, 2022 from University at Buffalo South Campus Rotary Field to discuss the 2022 University United Festival, festival security, and unveil the full entertainment lineup for the free, familyfriendly, community festival. The 2022 University United Festival will be a two-day festival that will take place Saturday, June 11, 2022 and Sunday, June 12, 2022 from University at Buffalo’s South Campus Rotary Field. The festival will open Saturday at 2:30pm with an opening ceremony honoring the University District Block Clubs followed by a musical lineup featuring local and national recording artists. The University United Festival Committee also announced that due to the recent events across our country, and in our community, extra security precautions will be in effect throughout the duration of the event to ensure a safe event for all. The 2022 University United Festival lineup is as follows:
Little Anthony & The Imperials plus the Crystals & The Marcels Sunday
The Rose Bar and Grill Tony Terry comes to the June 12, Riviera. Theatre, 67 stage at The Rose June 11 Webster St. North Tonawanda. for a night of R&B Tickets rivieratheatre.org . at Doris Records or at The Herbie Hancock Live in Concert at Rose 199 Scott Street. Kleinhans June 17 @ 8:00 9:30 p.m. Kleinhans Music Art On View Hall, Tickets at bpo.org.
Upcoming Shows At Artpark There are a ton of great shows in the lineup at Artpark this summer. Check the line up tickets are going fast! •June 14 Trombone Shorty's Voodoo Threauxdown •June 21 Patti Labelle •July 31 Earth, Wind & Fire •August 10 Ziggy Marley Go to artpark.net for more info on shows and tickets.
Saturday, June 11, 2022 (emceed by local comedian Gary Wallace with University District Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt & Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin) ●Cami Clune (from NBC’s ‘The Voice’) ●Bobby V ●MYA ●The Whispers ●JOE Sunday, June 12, 2022 “Gospel Day” (emceed by Bishop Darius G. Pridgen & Pastor D’Mott) ●Darcel Blue Eliminate that unwanted chin, lip, leg hair ●Le’Andria Johnson & more through safe, permanent Electrolysis ●Fred Hammond by Biyyah Beauty located at: “The University United Festival is fast-becoming one of the Sinclair's Salon & Spa must-see events of Buffalo's summer, and we are beaming 700 Main Street • 12 Noon to 6 PM with pride that we can offer this free, family-friendly event Wednesday, Thursday & Friday To Schedule a Consultation Call or Text to the residents of the east side. We also want to emphasize 716.249.1346 that our festival is more than just a concert series, this is a safe event for all where the community can come together and have a great time,” said University District Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt. “The University United Festival is officially back stronger than ever! This event is more than just a festival or a concert series, it provides the residents of the City of Buffalo the opportunity to receive free resources such as financial literacy, mental health services, and free COVID vaccines. This year we are proud to have 2 days of a family filled weekend with music, food, a KIDS ZONE and much, much more. As the Chairwoman of the festival, it brings me nothing but pride to see the impact that his annual event has on the community,” said Taisha St. Jean, Chairwoman of the University United Festival.
"The Bridge" Solo Show
Stop by Burchfield Penney Arts Centr where artist Edreys Wajed solo exhibit explores the culture and language of Hip Hop. Show up until July 31. Visit burchfieldpenney.org
