John Dadyโs Irish-American folk music anchors a new book tracing the history of Rochesterโs old Tenth Ward.
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.
Freedom of the (virtual) press
A 19th-century printing press at the Rochester Institute of Technology has gone digital, thanks to virtual reality and 3D design.
A refreshing reprise
Concert hall Anthology reopens, beginning a new era of Rochester live music, even as another venue closes.
Music Review | ‘[PRESS START]’
Guitarist Greg Maslyn enlists a trio for an exploratory, modal take on nostalgia.
Taking care of business
Trillium Health looks ahead with new leadership, federal funding and a classical-music drag show.
For the voice of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” everythingโs coming up roses
Jodi Benson and her daughter, Delaney, will play the lead roles in “Gypsy” at OFC Creations Jan. 30 through Feb. 16.
Accessibility colors the canvas at Stony Point Art Studio
Jeannine Pelusio’s new Fairport gallery boasts simple but effective measures for inclusivity.
The Local Sound Collaborative expands its reach
Thanks to community support, the local nonprofit will pay eight musicians $200 each month in 2025.
Album Review | ‘I Love Getting Dumped!’
Electro-pop wiz Boy Jr. unpacks heartbreak with colorful, arty songs.
Rochester, my sweet home
Moved away? CITYโs care package will cure every last drop of homesickness.
Theater Review | ‘DOT’
In Colman Domingoโs holiday tale, at Blackfriars Theatre through Dec. 29, home is where the hurt is.
Roc Holiday Village returns with a raised profile
The winter wonderland takes place at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park from Dec. 6-29.






