Though Wilco is just one of many groups that's found fresh new ways to mix rock with country and experimental influences, the critically acclaimed Chicago outfit has practically carved out a niche all its own....
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Audiences will gain a glimpse into the personal world of Garth Fagan - Tony Award winner, modern...
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: Rochester Public Market
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Regardless of whether the Big Three automakers - General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler - deserve a federal bailout, to let them fail could wreak economic havoc on the country and Rochester would be no exception. An unknown number of Big Three...
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"Triple Espresso" doesn't just break the fourth wall, it tears it down completely. Even before the show begins, the line between performer and audience is blurred. During the obligatory loudspeaker spiel - turn off your cell phone, emergency...
Music Articles
Saxophonist Joe Romano, who played with Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra and many others, died Wednesday, November 26, of cancer at the age of 76. He was a consummate sideman for most of his career, but in his hometown of Rochester he...
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MEET THE BARTENDER: Herman at the Bug Jar
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William J. Zick said:
Casey Carlsen's aritcle on the Dec. 4-7 performances of Garth Fagan Dance is linked to AfriClassical Blog, whose companion website,...
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Margie said:
Your article does not mention why the geese have not only proliferated, but don't migrate. People intervened! Geese were bred in captivity,...
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Michael P. said:
This concert promises to be a sparkling gem! The combined forces of the Eastman-Rochester Chorus and the Eastman Graduate Orchestra will...
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Mike Melito said:
I agree with Tom Pethic on Ron Netsky's story on Joe Romano. Ron consistantly has done great work for City over the years! Very in-depth writer...
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Sandra Boysen said:
Paul, Bravo for your well-chosen words! With our amazing heritage of progress in technology, we seem to have regressed in terms of tolerance. I...
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And what's really sad is the fact that hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent to deny these human rights to same-sex couples, services,...
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Thank you Paul for saying what you felt.. It is heart breaking to me that we in this country are still denying civil rights to people..and calling...
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