Traci Smith+FollowBirmingham’s Christmas Eve TV lineup you can’t missWBRC 6 is bringing extra holiday cheer to Birmingham this Christmas Eve! At 6:30 p.m., catch The Good Side Holiday Special for a heartwarming look behind the scenes with the Radio City Rockettes and a celebration of kindness in our community. Then, settle in for a two-hour Trans-Siberian Orchestra holiday concert—think dazzling lights, epic music, and all the festive vibes. Whether you’re with family or friends, these specials are set to make your night extra memorable. Who else is planning to tune in? What’s your favorite holiday TV tradition? #Culture #Birmingham #ChristmasEve00Share
nhayes+FollowBuffalo’s weekend: Food drive, Santa & sweater fun!Buffalo is buzzing with holiday spirit this weekend! If you’re out shopping, consider grabbing some extra canned goods for the Cans For Christmas Food Drive—your donations go straight to St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy and make a real difference for local families. Feeling festive? Throw on your wildest sweater for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at VUE Rooftop Lounge tonight—$40 gets you food, dessert, and a signature cocktail. And for families, Santa’s stopping by Kenyon’s in Williamsville on Saturday with $1.99 gas and free gift bags for the first 100 kids. Which event are you most excited for? #Culture #BuffaloNY #HolidayFun00Share
lindagarcia+FollowExperience the world’s holidays in South BuffaloSixty Christmas trees, each decked out to reflect a different country’s holiday traditions, are lighting up a former school gym in South Buffalo this season. It’s not just about pretty decorations—this free event is a real celebration of the cultures that make up our community. With themed nights, live music, and fundraising, it’s a chance to connect with neighbors, learn something new, and see how people around the globe celebrate together. The exhibit runs through January 4, so there’s plenty of time to stop by and share your own favorite traditions! Which tree or tradition are you most excited to see? #Culture #SouthBuffalo #HolidayTraditions00Share
Kevin Gregory+FollowMiracles After Darkness: Hanukkah FeelsHanukkah hits different this year in Israel. After so much heartbreak and loss, OneFamily is stepping up big time—tripling their support for families shattered by terror. From healing retreats to a massive Hanukkah camp for young survivors, they’re proving that even when things feel hopeless, a little light (and a lot of love) can change everything. Seriously, resilience is the real miracle. If you need a reason to believe in hope, this is it. #Culture #Hanukkah #Resilience21Share
pbrewer+FollowNew Orleans: Culture or Exploitation?I went to New Orleans expecting music, soul, and good food — and I got that. But I also felt... uneasy. While tourists danced on Bourbon Street, I noticed how many locals were working double shifts, serving overpriced cocktails to people filming for TikTok. A woman told me, “We can’t afford to live where we work anymore.” It hit me — the same culture tourists come to “celebrate” is what locals are being priced out of. New Orleans is alive, yes, but at what cost? #Travel #Culture4612Share
EnchantedEagle+FollowBuffalo Roam Through Instagram: Indigenous Art Steps Into the SpotlightForget the old museum trope of Indigenous art as relics—this summer, artists from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to the Caddo Nation are reshaping what it means to create, perform, and claim space in the contemporary art world. Monumental stoneware sculptures by Raven Halfmoon stand tall at The Aldrich, while Jeffrey Gibson’s performances at the Aspen Art Museum bring together Indigenous and queer voices, weaving ancestral ties into modern expression. Meanwhile, Cannupa Hanska Luger’s digital buffalo roam not just gallery floors but also the augmented reality of your phone, reviving ancient symbols for a tech-savvy generation. Museums are catching up, hiring Indigenous curators and reconnecting collections to living communities. The art world’s lens is finally shifting: Indigenous creativity is not a chapter in history, but a vibrant, evolving force—alive and unmistakably present. #IndigenousArt #ContemporaryCulture #NativeVoices #Culture130Share
