As we’ve come to expect, the Rochester area will be full of Independence Day celebrations this weekend. There are far too many to list in one sitting, but below are two of Rochester’s more unique takes on celebrating the Fourth of July beyond the traditional fireworks and parades. And the City of Rochester will host […]
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ART | “Primary Caucus”
Though drawings may not be the first thing that comes to mind when talking about presidential primaries and caucuses, artist Ray Ray Mitrano has created an exhibition which might change that perspective. “Primary Caucus,” which focuses on the 2016 presidential election, not only includes drawings but also live performance based on election-based questions and a […]
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SPECIAL EVENT | “Abolitionists and Suffragettes” Tour
As part of its series of themed tours, Mount Hope Cemetery will host an “Abolitionists and Suffragettes” tour which will tell the stories of local individuals who were once committed to both the fight for women’s rights and the anti-slavery movement. The tour includes the grave sites of Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, and many […]
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Brandie Posey may be salty, but she’s got heart
Comedian Brandie Posey calls herself “20 percent white trash,” which, she adds, is the perfect percent to be. A ska kid from Maryland — and current resident of a double-wide mobile home in Los Angeles — Posey, with bright blue hair and an unflinching, no-sacred-ground approach to comedy, won’t dodge anything onstage, including the death […]
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Jazz Fest 2016: What’s FREE at the fest
The Xerox Rochester International JazzFestivalis already great because of the musicians that will be there, but it’s even better when some of those shows are free. Although tickets are required for admission into the Club Pass shows and Kodak Hall, there are seven venues and 100 shows open to the public at no cost — […]
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ART | “Sweet as Summer”
“Sweet as Summer,” an exhibition at Gallery 384, is appropriately named. The show includes sculptures by Richard Harvey, photography by Dan Gallagher, and oil paintings by Dunstan Luke that portray the natural beauty of summer. Gallagher’s photography is printed on pieces of polished metal and feature vividly colored takes on the natural world; Luke’s oil […]
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THEATER | “Avenue Q”
Mix “Sesame Street” with some R-rated humor and you’ll get the Tony Award-winning musical “Avenue Q,” which opened Bristol Valley Theater’s summer season on June 16 and continues through this weekend. A play incorporating both puppets and live actors, the production is a no-holds-barred comedy about the struggles of city living, and adjusting to adulthood […]
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SPECIAL EVENT | War of 1812 celebration
The Genesee Country Village & Museum will revisit the War of 1812 for this weekend. GCV will bring the era of the “forgotten war” to life through re-enactors portraying common characters of the time, such as shopkeepers and merchants, and war-related rolls that will speak about the conflict and its impact on Upstate New York. […]
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SPECIAL EVENT | Mad Mag
The Memorial Art Gallery remembers the 1960’s well, and its event, Mad Mag, is all about celebrating it. Attendees in 60’s attire can drink classic cocktails, and the 21-and-over event will have music by DJ Alykhan, dancing, ice cream, photo opportunities, and giveaways for the best costumes. Hart’s Local Grocers, The Little Theatre, Nox, Selena’s, […]
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POP | 98PXY Summer Jam
Eight high-energy pop acts will fill out this year’s 98PXY Summer Jam at Frontier Field on Friday, with Iggy Azalea headlining. The festival also includes R&B singer Charlie Puth; electro-house duo The Chainsmokers; singer-songwriter Mike Posner; reggae musician Shaggy; Troye Sivan; Daya; and Melanie Martinez. Concessions will be sold on site. An after-party will be […]
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ART | Keith Haring: “Apocalypse”
Keith Haring’s “Apocalypse” portfolio gives visual representation to a time when HIV/AIDS did, in fact, look something like an usher to the end of mankind. An activist through his art, Haring teamed up with writer William S. Burroughs in 1988 to create drawings and poetry as a vision of the HIV virus as the harbinger […]
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KIDS | “Rockets, Robots, and Ray Guns”
The Strong Museum of Play explores science-fiction in its new exhibit, “Rockets, Robots, and Ray Guns,” using an assembly of classic arcade games, props from famous sci-fi media, and interactive components. The exhibit includes themed zones on aliens and monsters, the world in apocalyptic, utopian, and dystopian form, the new frontiers of space, ray guns, […]
