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James Longenbach, U of R prof who wrote about poetry for the masses, dies at 62

James Longenbach, U of R prof who wrote about poetry for the masses, dies at 62

James Longenbach, a prominent poet and critic, was considered a giant in his field.

By Daniel J. Kushner August 4, 2022

Literature

Amid tensions with art community, city looks to spend $200K on public art

Amid tensions with art community, city looks to spend $200K on public art

Officials want to invest in a series of murals and other public art projects on city-owned properties.

By David Andreatta August 4, 2022

Art

Brynn Tyszka, an 'inventive force,' takes the helm at Blackfriars Theatre

Brynn Tyszka, an 'inventive force,' takes the helm at Blackfriars Theatre

New Artistic Director Brynn Tyszka brings passion, eye for inclusivity to Blackfriars Theatre.

By Daniel J. Kushner August 1, 2022

Public Lives

Rochester Reads selection is one 'Hell of a Book'

Rochester Reads selection is one 'Hell of a Book'

Jason Mott’s 2021 award-winning novel is a "page-turner" and "truly a book of our time."

By Rebecca Rafferty July 26, 2022

Literature

Norman Rockwell uplifts at Utica's MWP Art Institute

Norman Rockwell uplifts at Utica's MWP Art Institute

"America’s illustrator" showed Americans who they were, and who they could be.

By Rebecca Rafferty July 26, 2022

Art

Brockport ends MFA program through VSW

Brockport ends MFA program through VSW

Visual Studies Workshop will no longer offer a masters degree for students of visual culture, but the community art hub still has important work to do.

By Rebecca Rafferty July 26, 2022

Art

Wall\Therapy opens: Here's where to see the works

Wall\Therapy opens: Here's where to see the works

Celebrating its 10th year, Wall\Therapy begins Saturday with muralists working around town.

By Rebecca Rafferty July 22, 2022

Art

Review: JCC’s ‘Rise' is a history lesson wrapped in a rock concert

Review: JCC’s ‘Rise' is a history lesson wrapped in a rock concert

The modern rock musical "Rise," premiering at JCC, tells the largely unsung story of Jewish girls who were key to the anti-Nazi resistance.

By Katherine Varga July 12, 2022

Theater

Fringe 2022 to feature favorites among more than 500 in-person events

Fringe 2022 to feature favorites among more than 500 in-person events

The Rochester Fringe returns to its original format and will feature performances from favorites such as Bandaloop and Cirque du Fringe.

By Rebecca Rafferty and Jeff Spevak July 11, 2022

Art

‘Construction season’ builds a rainbow at MAG

‘Construction season’ builds a rainbow at MAG

Two new monumental sculptures are being installed in the Memorial Art Gallery's Centennial Sculpture Park.

By Rebecca Rafferty July 6, 2022

Art

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