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Like lilacs wary of a May frost, Rochester is cautiously starting re-opening measures this week, with success directly tied to our good behavior.

By Katherine Stathis May 19, 2020

Comedy writer Alan Zweibel talks television and the voices in our heads

Comedy writer Alan Zweibel talks television and the voices in our heads

In advance of his online author talk on May 21, courtesy of JCC Rochester, comedy writer Alan Zweibel talks about the challenge of virtual audiences and the importance of pandemic-era television

By Jeff Spevak May 20, 2020

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SPECIAL EVENT | Virtual Planetarium

SPECIAL EVENT | Virtual Planetarium

Strasenburgh Planetarium brings the wonders of space directly to you with its Virtual Planetarium video series, this week spotlighting the SpaceX launch.

By Rebecca Rafferty May 19, 2020

KIDS | Home experiment: Insect hotel

KIDS | Home experiment: Insect hotel

Each week, RMSC posts short, educational and DIY videos to its YouTube channel to keep youngsters engaged in a range of science topics.

By Rebecca Rafferty May 19, 2020

COVID-19 presents new challenges for people with hearing loss

COVID-19 presents new challenges for people with hearing loss

Masks with clear windows allow the deaf and hard of hearing to lip-read. But other blocks to communication have cropped up with coronavirus.

By Rebecca Rafferty May 18, 2020

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Calendar preview: Spring screening

Calendar preview: Spring screening

While we wait for spring, check out this week's virtual cultural offerings includes gardens tours to theater, poetry readings, and concerts.

By Katherine Stathis May 11, 2020

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Being Asian American in the time of COVID-19

Being Asian American in the time of COVID-19

A group of Korean adoptees will shed light on the current anti-Asian bigotry in the context of ongoing anti-Asian experiences.

By Rebecca Rafferty May 7, 2020

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Virtual museums link the broken arts chain

Virtual museums link the broken arts chain

COVID-19 has disrupted in-person visits to the MAG and other museums, but you can experience some exhibitions and other highlights online.

By Jeff Spevak May 6, 2020

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Calendar Preview: Traditions, off the wall

Calendar Preview: Traditions, off the wall

It's May. Moms and grads each have their big day coming up, but any pomp and parties have to be virtual and distanced.

By Katherine Stathis May 5, 2020

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I went to my first big, fat, coronavirus wedding

I went to my first big, fat, coronavirus wedding

Unleashed! Improv spoofs Zoom weddings in an interactive improv hour.

By Rebecca Rafferty May 4, 2020

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First Friday art series goes virtual

First Friday art series goes virtual

For the first time ever, the monthly mass art opening series will be streamed on May 1 to art patrons as a curated set of short presentations.

By Rebecca Rafferty April 30, 2020

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