Blackfriars Theatre has announced its 2015-16 season, the first under new Artistic and Managing Director Danny Hoskins. John Haldoupis, who has operated as the theater’s artistic director for 35 years, will retire on June 30, at the end of the 2014-15 season. Hoskins will take over on July 1. Blackfriars will host a farewell event […]
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CLASSICAL | WindCraft
In its first concert of 2015, First Muse Chamber Music will present a program dedicated to the bassoon and flute. Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s principal bassoonist, Matt McDonald, and principal flutist, Rebecca Gilbert, will join pianist and composer Daniel Pesca, and RPO principal violist Melissa Matson, for works that combine those instruments in several variations. The […]
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HIP-HOP | Buggin’ Out
The Lobby is putting its touch on the open mic night with Buggin’ Out. Hosted by Moses Rockwell, the open mic cypher will be backed by the Sound Principals — featuring Hassaan Mackey, Kae Biz, Thievin’ Stephen on live beats, and Nate Briggs on drums. Emcees and singers can jump on stage for a few […]
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XRIJF announces full 2015 lineup
The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival today announced the full lineup for its 2015 festival, which will run June 19 through June 27. More than 1500 artists will perform during the festival’s 14th edition, including The Steve Gadd Band, which was announced as the final headliner show. Drummer Steve Gadd is a Rochester native and […]
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RBTL announces 2015-16 season
The Rochester Broadway Theatre League announced its 2015-16 season Wednesday evening. The energetic six-show lineup opens with “Newsies” on October 6, and includes “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” “Matilda” on its first U.S. tour, the soulful “Motown,” and “White Christmas” making a holiday appearance. “Dirty Dancing” will end the season beginning May 10, 2016. Also […]
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GOSPEL | The New Gospel Times
With plenty of fire, conviction, and soulful harmony, The New Gospel Times puts a classic R&B touch to gospel. It’s a mix that will hit you deep and get you moving. The group has been around since 1988, and has produced three captivating, energetic albums that could play well in a church or on a […]
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Geva announces 2015-16 season
Geva Theatre Center today announced its 2015-16 season which will feature 14 major productions and events across the non-profit theatre’s 43rd year. The season’s lineup will feature a mix of well-known titles, like the musical comedy “Monty Python’s Spamalot”; Tony Award winners, such as “Red,” the acclaimed drama about painter Mark Rothko; and an offering […]
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Fringe Festival now accepting submissions
The First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival is now accepting submissions from all artists interested in participating in the 2015 festival. Applications can be submitted at rochesterfringe.com until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. Those submissions will be approved and accepted only by the Fringe Festival’s participating venues: Bernunzio Uptown Music, Blackfriars Theatre, Eastman School of […]
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CLASSICAL | Brass and Organ Spring Spectacular
The Society for Chamber Music in Rochester will present a packed program on Friday, March 13, with its Brass and Organ Spring Spectacular. The concert features members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s brass section: trumpeters Douglas Prosser, Wesley Nance, and Herbert Smith; W. Peter Kurau, horn; trombonists Mark Kellogg, Timothy Smith (of the Buffalo Philharmonic […]
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I Scene It: St. Vincent at Water Street Music Hall
I was stumped on the opening for this St. Vincent show
review so I asked Frank for a little De Blase help. This
is what he gave me: It was a night of ugly guitar and ethereal beauty…
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CLASSICAL | Hadelich plays Dvorak
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s March 5 and March 7 offerings will find an interesting grouping of works by two prominent 19th-century Czech composers with pieces by two 20th-century Americans. Guest conductor Daniel Hege will lead the RPO through the Three Dances from “The Bartered Bride” — Bedrich Smetana’s opera which features a Polka, Furiant, and […]
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ART | “Conversations with Artists”
When done with care, recreating a work of art can often give a unique perspective on the original. In the exhibit “Conversations with Artists,” now on display at Genesee Center for the Arts & Education’s Community Darkroom Galleries, photographers have re-imagined works by Georgia O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, and other artists. Drawing inspiration from paintings, photographs, […]
