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President & CEO of Shea's Performing Arts Center Former Congressman representing NY-26

Buffalo, NY
Joined April 2009
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Brian Higgins
18 days
This week we welcomed the cast & crew of the @sjci musical back to @SheasBFLO to celebrate their achievement in the Shea's High School Musical Awards program. St. Joe's won in 7 categories & took home $6,000 in awards toward performing arts education.
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SheasPAC
19 days
Shea's staff and volunteers were happy to join the community celebration of Juneteenth.  As we reflect on past and ongoing struggles for freedom and equality, we celebrate the collective resilience reflected in this year's parade theme: ...and still we rise.
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Brian Higgins
24 days
Today members of WNY's State delegation announced nearly $1.2M for @SheasBFLO  through the Alive Downtowns! initiative as well as additional funding for @TornSpace , @AlleywayTheatre  & @BuffArtsStudio . We are grateful to state leaders for this substantial investment in the arts.
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Brian Higgins
25 days
Great to meet with students from @UBuffaloCoLab this past week @SheasBFLO
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SheasPAC
25 days
Great to welcome UBuffalo CoLab’s WNY Sophomore Externship Experience to Shea’s this past week. The students got a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes here at Shea's including a tour and presentations from our team leaders in the hospitality & historic preservation dept.
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Brian Higgins
27 days
We are on day two of Junior Theatre Celebration, a program led by @SheasBFLO & @iTheatrics where WNY middle school students come together to learn theatre techniques.   Check out the young audience's response as their teachers/directors take the stage for a surprise performance.
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SheasPAC
28 days
It was great to have @lakeshoreCSD high school students Alyssa and Nemesio on the Shea's campus today getting behind-the-scenes insight into the jobs and operations at our theatres. #SheasPAC #engagement #communityoutreach #theatre #arts #IntheBUF #Sheas710 #SheasBuffalo
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Brian Higgins
29 days
Great chat with my friend Judge Wolfgang today. Tune in to "On Target with Penny Wolfgang" this weekend to hear our discussion about @SheasBFLO . Saturday: @WGR550 at 6 & 6:30am WWWS 1400AM/107.3FM at 7 & 7:30am Sunday: @WBEN , @KISS985BUFFALO & @thewolfbuffalo at 6 & 6:30am
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Brian Higgins
1 month
Many thanks to @BuffaloNiagara ‘s Ed Healy for years of dedicated service to this community & for recognizing the value of Buffalo's history to its future.
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The Buffalo News
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Ed Healy, who played the leading role in switching Visit Buffalo Niagara's primary focus from Niagara Falls to Buffalo's architectural and cultural assets, retired on May 31 after 23 years, the last 16 as vice president of marketing.
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Brian Higgins
1 month
Lead with Love, always! 💚💛🩵🧡💜
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SheasPAC
1 month
Happy Pride, Buffalo! Always lead with love. 🏳️‍🌈✨💛🩷💜🩵🧡 . . #HappyPrideMonth #LoveisLove #IntheBUF #SheasPAC #Community #Arts
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Brian Higgins
2 months
There is healing in art, creative expression, and community. Today @RoswellPark , @cepagallery , @BFLO_CC & @MayorByronBrown remembered our neighbors and put resilience on display through the @NEAarts supported 5/14 Blue Flag Initiative.
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Brian Higgins
2 months
Great to welcome the Harvard Business School Club of Buffalo to Shea’s 710 Theater. Yesterday marked the final class for those taking part in the non-profit management program.
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Brian Higgins
2 months
Thank you to all our volunteers for all you do!
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SheasPAC
2 months
On the last day of #NationalVolunteerMonth shout-out to Sue Stapell. Sue adds fun to the front of the house! She has served as a volunteer for 12 yrs, working at Shea's Buffalo, Shea's Smith & Shea's 710 Theatres. Thank you to our volunteers. We couldn't do it w/out you.
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Brian Higgins
2 months
Thank you to our volunteers!
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SheasPAC
2 months
Did you know we have 50+ volunteers for each show? A season ticket subscriber, 12-yr Spotlight Committee volunteer & Executive Bd member, Dennis Warzel's knowledge & friendly approach help create an exceptional theatre experience. TY to our volunteers! #NationalVolunteerMonth
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2 months
On Monday @SheasBFLO  held an orientation for over 30 enthusiastic new Spotlight & usher volunteers! Did you know we count on 1,000 volunteers to support programs, performances & restoration? Sign up or learn more: #NationalVolunteerMonth
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Brian Higgins
2 months
Today we are highlighting another one of our wonderful volunteers at @SheasBFLO #NationalVolunteerMonth
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SheasPAC
2 months
Today we are happy to highlight another one of our amazing volunteers.   Judy Brancato has been welcoming patrons to our performances as an usher at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for 3 years now. We recognize her enthusiasm and service to Shea’s . #NationalVolunteerMonth
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Brian Higgins
2 months
Great to welcome @sweethomecsd Middle School students who served on stage crew to @sheasBflo today.  The students, along with teachers Mr. Petrie and Mr. Smith, received a behind-the-scenes tour with Doris Collins, our Historic Restoration leader.
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Brian Higgins
3 months
Today we celebrate Michael Shea’s Birthday. It was with his vision, our community can enjoy the historic Shea’s Buffalo Theatre.
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SheasPAC
3 months
Today we're celebrating Michael Shea's birthday. It was with his vision and dream that the WNY Community gets to enjoy Shea's Buffalo Theatre, the historic crown jewel of Shea's Performing Arts Center. On your next visit to Shea's stop by and see his portrait on our Mezzanine.
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SheasPAC
3 months
Today we are happy to highlight another one of our rockstar volunteers. Deborah Jones has been welcoming patrons to our performances as a @SheasBFLO usher for six years now. Her great energy helps set the stage for a magical theatre experience. #NationalVolunteerMonth
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Brian Higgins
3 months
Good luck to WNY high school student Clare Day as she heads to NYC to compete in the @ESU_US National Shakespeare Competition. We love to see local talent highlighted & applaud @ktufsd for recognizing the importance of arts education.   More via @wkbw :
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