A new tiki-themed bar and mini festival embrace kitschy escapism — and revive an ongoing debate.
Patrick Hosken
Patrick is CITY's arts and culture reporter. He was formerly the music editor at MTV News and a producer at Buffalo Toronto Public Media.
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Smokey Robinson will perform at Rochester International Jazz Festival, despite allegations
The Motown icon, accused of sexual assault by four former housekeepers, is the headlining act on June 20.
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Album Review | ‘Love-Longing’
Five folk songs, recorded between 2022 and 2024, revel in the moody moments.
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Under the big top
Sean McCarthy’s tents are festival season’s not-so-secret weapons.
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The great Canadian songbook
Upcoming local concerts from Steven Page and the Lightfoot Band center the True North’s songwriting prowess.
Posted inCulture
Climate change is local — and so are the solutions
From frogs to crops to furniture, here’s how you can get involved.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Plant-based chemistry
Photo artist Alice Cazenave’s work reflects Kodak’s past ecological impact while presenting sustainable solutions for the future.
Posted inMusic
Hometown heroes
Travie McCoy and Gym Class Heroes and keyboardist John Fossitt were inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame on April 13.
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Theater Review | ‘Funny Girl’
The riveting, mostly fictional Fanny Brice musical biography runs via RBTL through April 13.
Posted inCulture
Ryan Miller’s Amerks homecoming
The celebrated NHL goaltender and silver-medal Olympian will be inducted into the Amerks Hall of Fame on April 11.
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The power of positive masculinity
Muck Duck Studio explores gender with an inter-arts exhibition through April 4.
