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UB Graduate School of Education (2026) Scholars to share research at AERA conference More than 80 faculty, staff, student and alumni scholars from across the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education will present their research at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), being held April 8–12, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. 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Read More: https://www.kdp.org/blogs/kevin-wong/2025/03/09/using-ai-in-the-classroom-5-simple-steps-to-enhanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/837e66d7-d927-4e2d-b420-49503da3bbe1/Welcome-AJE-Forum-Student-Board-1024x576.jpg News & Articles - American Journal of Education (2024–2025) AJE Forum Student Board Member Kristen Smigielski served on the American Journal of Education Forum Student Board, contributing to scholarly dialogue on contemporary issues in education and supporting the journal’s engagement with emerging education researchers and practitioners. Read More: https://sites.psu.edu/ajeforum/2024/09/15/meet-the-aje-student-board-for-2024-2025-ay/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/d3428cd4-2b0d-4801-816b-a19c3dd2ebac/fc3f08dc-9101-4411-bbec-0e44e4834f6f_KDP-logo.png News & Articles - Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education (2024) Marcella L. Kysilka Doctoral Student Scholarship Recipient Kristen Smigielski was named a recipient of the Marcella L. Kysilka Doctoral Student Scholarship, a national award recognizing doctoral scholars in education for their academic achievement and commitment to advancing educational research and practice. Read More: https://www.kdp.org/teacher-resources/scholarships/scholarship-recipients https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/08b803a6-28dd-464c-a4c9-c0839a4f0df1/10-28-2016-10-43-08-AM-8277947.png News & Articles - Am-Pol Eagle (2023) Polish Arts Club of Buffalo to Award Two Scholarships The Am-Pol Eagle highlights Kristen Smigielski as a recipient of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo Scholarship, recognizing her graduate work in music curriculum and education and her contributions to music performance and teaching. Read More: https://ampoleagle.com/polish-arts-club-of-buffalo-to-award-two-scholarships-p16757-112.htm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/0ba7093d-d0d9-4d11-845e-696edca6eaa9/images.png News & Articles - University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education (2022) Student Research Symposium: “Seeds for Change: Evidence-Informed Research and Practice” Planning Committee Served on the planning committee for the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education Student Research Symposium, supporting the development of a research-focused event highlighting evidence-informed scholarship and emerging work from graduate researchers. Read the article: https://ubwp.buffalo.edu/gse-srs-2022/planning-committee/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/4375071f-84e4-484d-a762-33d04cb25fd8/KristenSmigielski01.jpg News & Articles - Buffalo State University (2021) Alumni Feature: Kristen Smigielski Buffalo State University highlights Kristen Smigielski’s journey into teaching and her commitment to inspiring students through growth mindset, inclusive education, and community engagement. Read the article: https://educationandprofessions.multistg.buffalostate.edu/kristen-smigielski https://www.kristensmigielski.com/news-articles-copy daily 0.75 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/6af3f78a-55db-42af-8f35-12bd3eccbc05/PDK_BuffaloNiagraChapter_logo.png News & Articles - Smigielski to Keynote PDK Western New York AI Summit Read More: https://pdkbuffaloniagara.org/wny-ai-summit/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/eff0a715-c87a-4469-a015-73bbc8f4b546/2026+Women+in+AI+Class+Graphic.jpeg News & Articles - Smigielski Named in EdSafeAI Women in AI Fellowship Class of 2026 Read More: https://www.edsafeai.org/fellowship/2025-women-in-ai-fellowship-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/bf2ad4c8-5031-46d5-9b48-e09dc63af63c/download.jpeg News & Articles - Buffalo Rising Feature: Kristen Smigielski, Ph.D.: Teaching, AI, and the Art of Inclusive Learning Read More: https://www.buffalorising.com/2026/01/kristen-smigielski-ph-d-teaching-ai-and-the-art-of-inclusive-learning/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/d60a559b-df20-47cc-a7f7-09d12220fed0/71kCDxcsDaL._SY342_.jpg News & Articles - Book Review Published in “The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Emerging Technologies and Trends in Education” Link to Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Artificial-Intelligence-Technologies-Education/dp/B0FVPYCK35/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W506CI9KGDWD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QmDZpAFOziX5-1hev7mhBw.ZNGK4_tOXglghLI-rbBo6tWER1CZZ_XIVxrGlmbtlHQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=brian+graham+ai&qid=1771376117&sprefix=brian+graham+ai%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/4af5a359-00ac-4aea-bfd8-b58d0b92bfcb/210609_SEL-1400x400.jpg News & Articles - American Journal of Education Forum Article: Social-Emotional Learning in Modern Education: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Path Forward Read More: https://sites.psu.edu/ajeforum/2026/01/29/social-emotional-learning-in-modern-education-progress-pitfalls-and-the-path-forward-by-cherrelle-hall-kristen-smigielski/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/fb446086-81a7-4037-91bb-54970f8e4b33/chris-montgomery-smgTvepind4-unsplash-1400x400.jpg News & Articles - American Journal of Education Article: Empowering Online College Instructors Through UDL: Engaging and Inclusive Strategies Read More: https://sites.psu.edu/ajeforum/2025/05/31/empowering-online-college-instructors-through-udl-engaging-and-inclusive-strategies-by-kristen-smigielski-and-samantha-didrichsen/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/1e29476b-07cb-4e5b-a720-ffd6657135ff/81iChRK2aEL._SY342_.jpg News & Articles - Chapter Published in “Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities” Link to Purchase on Oxford University Press Link to Purchase on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/4a7d9500-a258-4bb5-b975-633284f81948/1749485712973.jpg News & Articles - Smigielski quoted in UB Learn Magazine Cover Story: Anything but Artificial Read More: https://ed.buffalo.edu/magazine/issues/spring-2025/cover.html https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/6ecbaa78-dd84-41fb-93dc-d276e371fec9/steve-johnson-_0iV9LmPDn0-unsplash-1400x400.jpg News & Articles - American Journal of Education Article: Learning from Other Industries: How AI Innovations can Revolutionize Education Read More: https://sites.psu.edu/ajeforum/2025/06/02/learning-from-other-industries-how-ai-innovations-can-revolutionize-education-by-kristen-smigielski-ph-d/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/292c61c8-ca34-41f3-aa30-53dcec7a3a90/supporting-teachers-featured-1200x400.jpg News & Articles - American Journal of Education Article: Teacher Preparation for Increasing Classroom Diversity: Cultural Competence and Inclusive Strategies Read More: https://sites.psu.edu/ajeforum/2025/03/12/teacher-preparation-for-increasing-classroom-diversity-cultural-competence-and-inclusive-strategies-by-kristen-smigielski/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/0ba7093d-d0d9-4d11-845e-696edca6eaa9/images.png News & Articles - UB Graduate School of Education: AERA Social Media Takeover Read More: https://www.instagram.com/ubgse/p/DIwGGm-RDn2/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/0ba7093d-d0d9-4d11-845e-696edca6eaa9/images.png News & Articles - UB Graduate School of Education: AERA 2025 Presentations Read More: https://ed.buffalo.edu/landing/aera-2025.html https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/8d501419-9e20-4ad6-a7fe-f2e699ab42ee/celarai-final-logo-small.webp News & Articles - Smigielski joins CELaRAI as Research Project Manager Read More: https://earlyliteracyai.org/about/124-2/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/837e66d7-d927-4e2d-b420-49503da3bbe1/Welcome-AJE-Forum-Student-Board-1024x576.jpg News & Articles - Meet the AJE Student Board for 2024-2025 AY Read More: https://sites.psu.edu/ajeforum/2024/09/15/meet-the-aje-student-board-for-2024-2025-ay/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/d3428cd4-2b0d-4801-816b-a19c3dd2ebac/fc3f08dc-9101-4411-bbec-0e44e4834f6f_KDP-logo.png News & Articles - The Teacher Advocate: Using AI in the Classroom: 5 Simple Steps to Enhance Your Teaching Read More: https://www.kdp.org/blogs/kevin-wong/2025/03/09/using-ai-in-the-classroom-5-simple-steps-to-enhanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/d3428cd4-2b0d-4801-816b-a19c3dd2ebac/fc3f08dc-9101-4411-bbec-0e44e4834f6f_KDP-logo.png News & Articles - Marcella L. Kysilka Doctoral Student Scholarship Recipient ‘23-’24 Read More: https://www.kdp.org/teacher-resources/scholarships/scholarship-recipients https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/08b803a6-28dd-464c-a4c9-c0839a4f0df1/10-28-2016-10-43-08-AM-8277947.png News & Articles - The Am-Pol Eagle: Polish Arts Club of Buffalo to award two scholarships Read More: https://ampoleagle.com/polish-arts-club-of-buffalo-to-award-two-scholarships-p16757-112.htm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/0ba7093d-d0d9-4d11-845e-696edca6eaa9/images.png News & Articles - “Seeds for Change: Evidence-Informed Research and Practice” Planning Committee Read More: https://ubwp.buffalo.edu/gse-srs-2022/planning-committee/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/4375071f-84e4-484d-a762-33d04cb25fd8/KristenSmigielski01.jpg News & Articles - Buffalo State University “Where Are They Now?” Alumni Feature Read More: https://educationandprofessions.multistg.buffalostate.edu/kristen-smigielski https://www.kristensmigielski.com/music-news-articles daily 0.75 2026-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/b8b0e2bb-1e87-4472-b8c4-fde269b5d783/download-2.png Music: News & Media - Born Buffalo (2025) Review: Chess at Lancaster Opera House Born Buffalo reviewed the Lancaster Opera House production of Chess, highlighting the ensemble performance that included Kristen Smigielski in the roles of reporter and ensemble member. The production, directed by J. Michael Landis with musical direction by Fran Landis, ran from March 28-April 13, 2025. Read more: https://bornbuffalo.com/chess-musical-lancaster-opera-house/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/8f45f3b0-e553-4eef-99a0-fd667c2569fa/channels4_profile+2.jpg Music: News & Media - Burchfield Penney Art Center (2024) Homage to King Dougman Kristen Smigielski performed as a vocalist in Homage to King Dougman, an intermedia performance presented by the Bufffluxus ensemble at the Burchfield Penney Art Center on April 28, 2024. The performance commemorated the closing of the multimedia exhibition Doug and featured text by Michael Basinski, video and audio art by Andrew Deutsch, and music by Don Metz. The work draws from experimental traditions rooted in Fluxus, Dada, and contemporary new music performance. Read more: https://burchfieldpenney.org/events/event:04-28-2024-2-00pm-homage-to-king-dougman/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/b7d1a504-4d51-415e-905d-5739c05f14d6/484549030_1075642901266571_3221772033318693415_n.jpg Music: News & Media - Burchfield Penney Art Center (2023-2024) Doug: An Inter-Media Enjambment The Burchfield Penney Art Center featured Kristen Smigielski as a vocalist in Doug, a multimedia video and sound installation by the Bufffluxus ensemble exploring concepts from Fluxus, Dada, and experimental music traditions. The exhibition ran from November 10, 2023 through April 28, 2024 and included collaborative performances and works by musicians, vocalists, and interdisciplinary artists. Read more: https://burchfieldpenney.org/exhibitions/exhibition:doug/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/4717c6b7-1396-4518-96fb-2975b3ccc14e/download-1.png Music: News & Media - The Buffalo News (2019) Fashion Friday: Meet Vocalist Kristen Smigielski The Buffalo News featured vocalist Kristen Smigielski in its “Fashion Friday” series, highlighting her work as a Buffalo-based jazz vocalist while also showcasing her personal style, fashion influences, and stage presence. Read more: https://buffalonews.com/lifestyles/fashion-and-style/article_c65e5329-5743-577c-a842-ff153570a391.html https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/a6e8cd5e-c2ab-4ce5-9a7b-397e34694e00/goodbar-poster-2.jpg Music: News & Media - JazzBuffalo (2019) 2nd Tuesdays at Mr. Goodbar: Kristen Smigielski Combo Jazz Residency JazzBuffalo reported on the monthly jazz residency of the Kristen Smigielski Combo at Mr. Goodbar in Buffalo, NY. The series featured performances every second Tuesday from 10:00pm–1:00am, with the ensemble including Kristen Smigielski (vocals), Donny Frauenhofer (keys), and John Smigielski (drums), along with rotating special guest musicians. Read more: https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/2nd-tuesdays-at-mr-goodbar-with-the-kristen-smigielski-combo/2019-12-10/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/44b1589e-be2f-4683-9d5f-a5ece90ea4b7/Screenshot+2026-03-03+at+2.10.08%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg Music: News & Media - JazzBuffalo (2019) 2019 Northwest Jazz Festival: Peace Garden Stage JazzBuffalo featured the Kristen Smigielski Combo as part of the lineup of contemporary female jazz artists performing at the Peace Garden Stage during the 2019 Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY. The ensemble performed on August 23, 2019 as part of the festival’s two-day celebration of regional jazz musicians. Read more: https://jazzbuffalo.org/2019/08/03/2019-northwest-jazz-festival-peace-garden-stage-to-spotlight-contemporary-female-jazz-artists-and-vocalists/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/8ab44474-cb20-432d-9d1a-5c5b3732e9f6/52646451_10157190990319443_4399027876771397632_n.jpg Music: News & Media - Nietzsche’s (2019) Jazz Happy Hour: Spring Series Performance Event listing for a performance by vocalist Kristen Smigielski as part of Nietzsche’s Spring 2019 Jazz Happy Hour Series in Buffalo, NY. The weekly Monday series featured live jazz from 5:30-7:30pm. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/events/nietzsches/kristen-smigielski-jazz-happy-hour/2697931756914375/ https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/jazz-happy-hour-w-kristen-smigielski/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/44b1589e-be2f-4683-9d5f-a5ece90ea4b7/Screenshot+2026-03-03+at+2.10.08%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg Music: News & Media - JazzBuffalo (2019) Kristen Smigielski Combo: Broadway Market Easter Festival JazzBuffalo reported on a performance by the Kristen Smigielski Combo at the Broadway Market in Buffalo, NY during the market’s Easter Festival. The ensemble featured Kristen Smigielski (vocals), Donny Frauenhofer (keys), Avery Weissman (bass), and John Smigielski (drums). Read more: https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/kristen-smigielski-combo-at-the-broadway-market/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/bf2ad4c8-5031-46d5-9b48-e09dc63af63c/download.jpeg Music: News & Media - Buffalo Rising (2019) Larkinville Announces 2019 Season Buffalo Rising highlighted the Kristen Smigielski Combo as part of the live music lineup for Larkin Square’s Food Truck Tuesday series in Buffalo, NY. Read more: https://www.buffalorising.com/2019/04/larkinville-announces-2019-season/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/cb0ea71d-b724-48ed-950a-b96ac8262c2e/33413510_10156494663954443_5633017215507759104_n.jpg Music: News & Media - Nietzsche’s (2018) Jazz Happy Hour: Summer Series Performance Event listing for a performance by vocalist Kristen Smigielski as part of Nietzsche’s Jazz Happy Hour Summer Series in Buffalo, NY. The weekly series featured live jazz performances on Monday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/events/177082439659379/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/6386ca7d-c175-49b7-be69-ba628b0abcbd/Screenshot+2026-03-03+at+2.10.08%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg Music: News & Media - JazzBuffalo (2019) CMC Jazz Jam with the Kristen Smigielski Combo: The Colored Musicians Club JazzBuffalo reported on the Kristen Smigielski Combo hosting a weekly jazz jam session at the Historic Colored Musicians Club in Buffalo, NY. The ensemble included Kristen Smigielski (vocals), Donny Frauenhofer (piano), Avery Weissman (bass), and John Smigielski (drums), opening the evening before an open jam session with local musicians. Read more: https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/cmc-jazz-jam-with-the-kristen-smigielski-combo/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/8eaa296e-a6d6-4816-af22-0e920484008c/51499507_395771414505405_404958872768348160_n.jpg Music: News & Media - Duende at Silo City (2019) Tom Waits’ Blue Valentine: Live Album Performance Event listing for a live performance of Tom Waits’ album Blue Valentine in its entirety at Duende at Silo City in Buffalo, NY, featuring Kristen Smigielski (vocals) alongside Pat Jackson (bass), Ryan Campbell (drums), Kevin Urso (piano), Megan Piret (vocals), Sean McNamara (guitar), and Kyle Ohlson (saxophone). Read more: https://www.facebook.com/events/317824255513134/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/8f45f3b0-e553-4eef-99a0-fd667c2569fa/channels4_profile+2.jpg Music: News & Media - Burchfield Penney Art Center (2019) Kristen Smigielski Combo: Classic Jazz Standards (M&T Second Friday) Event listing for a performance by the Kristen Smigielski Combo at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, NY, as part of the museum’s M&T Second Friday series, featuring a program of classic jazz standards. Read more: https://burchfieldpenney.org/events/event:02-08-2019-5-30pm-kristen-smigielski-combo/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/4c7c40d0-8a41-444c-b7ba-78a412c14a51/a0cded5c-d8b4-11ea-8535-3fe599727e50.webp Music: News & Media - Buffalo Spree (2019) “Best Tickets for January” The Kristen Smigielski Combo at The 9th Ward Buffalo Spree highlighted a performance by the Kristen Smigielski Combo at The 9th Ward in its monthly “Best Tickets for January” feature. The ensemble included Donny Frauenhofer (keyboard), Ian Adelstein (guitar), Avery Weissman (bass), and John Smigielski (drums). Read more: https://www.buffalospree.com/arts_entertainment/best-tickets-for-january/article_f41a7251-aff8-595b-85a1-a0cc81f017a5.html https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/4e36c9e5-83be-48a6-92ec-44e1f82724a6/flier.jpg Music: News & Media - Babeville Buffalo; JazzBuffalo (2019) Kristen Smigielski Combo: Live at The 9th Ward at Babeville Event listing and coverage of the Kristen Smigielski Combo performing at The 9th Ward at Babeville in Buffalo, NY. The ensemble featured Kristen Smigielski (vocals), Donny Frauenhofer (keys), Ian Adelstein (guitar), Avery Weissman (bass), and John Smigielski (drums). Read more: https://babevillebuffalo.com/events/kristen-smigielski-combo/ https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/kristen-smigielski-combo-3/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/22d41fdb-c25f-41f4-bc7f-6d55dd382c81/44685310_10215541771209177_8591382099057967104_n.jpg Music: News & Media - JazzBuffalo (2018) Home for the Holidays with the Kristen Smigielski Combo, PAUSA Art House JazzBuffalo reported on a holiday performance by the Kristen Smigielski Combo at PAUSA Art House in Buffalo, NY, featuring Kristen Smigielski (vocals), Jon Rizzo (piano), James Benders (bass), and John Smigielski (drums), with special guest vocalist Steve Balesteri. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/events/765141703823287/ https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/home-for-the-holidays-with-the-kristen-smigielski-combo/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/44b1589e-be2f-4683-9d5f-a5ece90ea4b7/Screenshot+2026-03-03+at+2.10.08%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg Music: News & Media - JazzBuffalo (2018) Kristen Smigielski PAUSA Debut: Best of Broadway and Jazz JazzBuffalo reported on vocalist Kristen Smigielski’s debut performance at PAUSA Art House in Buffalo, NY, featuring a program of Broadway and jazz repertoire with special guest Zach Carr and an ensemble including Donny Frauenhofer (piano), Ian Adelstein (guitar), Avery Weissman (bass), and John Smigielski (drums). Read more: https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/kristen-smigielski-pausa-debut-best-of-broadway-and-jazz/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/44b1589e-be2f-4683-9d5f-a5ece90ea4b7/Screenshot+2026-03-03+at+2.10.08%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg Music: News & Media - JazzBuffalo (2018) Kristen Smigielski Combo at Ashker’s on Elmwood JazzBuffalo reported on a performance by the Kristen Smigielski Combo at Ashker’s on Elmwood in Buffalo, NY, featuring Kristen Smigielski (vocals), Donny Frauenhofer (keys), Ian Adelstein (guitar), Nelson Rivera (saxophone), Colin Brydalski (bass), and John Smigielski (drums). Read more: https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/kristen-smigielski-combo-at-ashkers-on-elmwood/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/44b1589e-be2f-4683-9d5f-a5ece90ea4b7/Screenshot+2026-03-03+at+2.10.08%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg Music: News & Media - JazzBuffalo (2018) Kristen Smigielski Combo – Music on Main at MTK Prime JazzBuffalo reported on a performance by the Kristen Smigielski Combo as part of the Music on Main summer concert series in the Village of Williamsville. The event featured live music along Main Street, with local ensembles performing throughout the evening. Read more: https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/kristen-smigielski-combo-music-on-main-at-mtk-prime/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/44b1589e-be2f-4683-9d5f-a5ece90ea4b7/Screenshot+2026-03-03+at+2.10.08%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg Music: News & Media - JazzBuffalo (2018) Kristen Smigielski Quintet at the East Aurora Street Festival The Kristen Smigielski Quintet performed a live jazz set at the East Aurora Street Festival, featuring vocalist Kristen Smigielski alongside Jon Rizzo (keys), Ian Adelstein (guitar), Avery Weissman (bass), and John Smigielski (percussion). Read more: https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/kristen-smigielski-quintet-at-the-east-aurora-street-festival/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/6386ca7d-c175-49b7-be69-ba628b0abcbd/Screenshot+2026-03-03+at+2.10.08%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg Music: News & Media - JazzBuffalo (2018) Kristen Smigielski Combo Opening for Vanessa Collier at Buffalo Iron Works The Kristen Smigielski Combo opened for blues and soul artist Vanessa Collier at Buffalo Iron Works as part of the JazzBuffalo concert series, featuring vocalist Kristen Smigielski performing jazz repertoire with her ensemble. Read more: https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/kristen-smigielski-combo-opening-for-vanessa-collier-at-buffalo-iron-works/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/44b1589e-be2f-4683-9d5f-a5ece90ea4b7/Screenshot+2026-03-03+at+2.10.08%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg Music: News & Media - JazzBuffalo (2018) Kristen Smigielski Trio at East Aurora Music Festival Kristen Smigielski performed as vocalist with the Kristen Smigielski Trio at the East Aurora Music Festival. The jazz performance featured Jake Malone-Brancato on keyboards and John Smigielski on percussion. Read more: https://jazzbuffalo.org/event/kristen-smigielski-trio-at-east-aurora-music-festival/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/8f45f3b0-e553-4eef-99a0-fd667c2569fa/channels4_profile+2.jpg Music: News & Media - Burchfield Penney Art Center (2018) The Last Detail: Cassandra by Ed Sanders Kristen Smigielski performed as a vocalist in Cassandra, a multimedia music, poetry, and video performance by counterculture poet and musician Ed Sanders. Presented at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, the production combined live music, narration, and experimental media to retell the story of Cassandra from the Trojan War. Read more: https://burchfieldpenney.org/events/event:04-12-2018-7-00pm-the-last-detail-cassandra-by-ed-sanders-a-multi-media-event/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/70790c7b-5d5e-4ca3-95fc-9faf63b10e1c/DADADAY100poster.jpg Music: News & Media - Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center (2016) Dada at 100: A Centenary Celebration of Dada Kristen Smigielski performed as part of the ensemble for Dada at 100, a multimedia performance at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center celebrating the centenary of the Dada movement. The event featured live music, poetry, film, and performance art inspired by early 20th-century avant-garde works by artists such as Hugo Ball, Kurt Schwitters, Tristan Tzara, and Marcel Duchamp. Read more: https://www.hallwalls.org/performance/5725.html https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5abaa7748f51302524c6e141/35dc2aa5-96bf-46f0-95cd-0c7091c67134/aurora-1.png Music: News & Media - East Aurora Advertiser (2011) ‘Over the Tavern’ Features Local Teens Kristen Smigielski was featured for her role as Annie in the Aurora Players production of Over the Tavern, performed at the Roycroft Pavilion in East Aurora. The production, written by Buffalo playwright Tom Dudzick, tells the story of a Polish American family living above their neighborhood tavern in 1959 Buffalo. 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