During February and March of 2011, the Regional Gallery Directors' Forum - a loosely organized group of local gallery leaders - initiated "Thaw," a series of exhibits held at more than a dozen participating...
PUBLIC SAFETY: ShotSpotter: tin ears on the street?
Pop culture has conditioned us to expect miracles from technology: from the cyberpunk-driven PC...
Police oversight report expected in May or June
The committee reviewing Rochester's police oversight system has broken up into smaller...
I didn't see them at first, given that there's so much to stir the senses upon walking into...
First, apologies for taking last week off from blogging the show. It was a case of trying to do too much in too short a time, and I ended up totally frying myself. I initially intended to recap the final two audition episodes over the...
News Articles
INTERVIEW: MCC: fight or flight?
You can say what you want about the perception of crime in the City of Rochester versus the reality. But 200 young people marching down to the Liberty Pole, itching for a fight - or to watch a fight - is not a matter of perception; it's brass...
Stage
DANCE FEATURE: RIT/NTID's "Off The Wall"
A set of large, rough-hewn wooden shapes splattered with white paint bestow an urban- playground-feel upon the stage at a recent rehearsal of the RIT/NTID Dance Company -- that is, the student dance group at the National Technical Institute...
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EDUCATION: [UPDATED] Alternative city school proposed
The Rochester school district and the Rochester Teachers Association have proposed opening an alternate high school. They're calling the new school "All City High School," and are planning to open it in July.
Music Articles
MUSIC PROFILE: Kristen Shiner McGuire
When you grow up as an only child with two high-profile performing artists for parents, your fate may be sealed. It took a while, but Kristen Shiner McGuire has finally released her debut album, and it's a satisfying feeling. "It was one of...
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This season, winter came to Rochester on Friday, January 13, 2012. That's appropriate, since prior to that it was starting to feel like a horror movie around here. I'm talking about one of those thrillers where you know some creepy slasher is...
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. And guys, take note: there is more to do with your...
Bug Jar's Annual Valentine's Day Massacre returns this Saturday with an impressive line-up of...
Snow or shine, the 28th Annual Lakeside Winter Celebration will take place on Sunday, February...
When it comes to soul-jazz, tenor saxophonist Houston Person has few rivals. He's been at the...
No, that isn't thunder you're hearing. It's renowned step-dance troupe Step Afrika!, which will...
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