Album review: ‘1962’
On the new album ‘1962,’ Ricardo Grilli shows his skills as both a formidable composer and a versatile jazz guitarist.
Album review: ‘Data Lords’
Eastman alum Maria Schneider and her orchestra deliver an epic take on the digital world with the double-disc collection “Data Lords.”
RCSD school expansion plan means displacement for tenants
A plan to modernize George Mather Forbes School is uprooting part of the Mayor Heights neighborhood.
Working to change a ‘black and white’ horse world
For the past 16 years, Matthew Doward’s program — A Horse’s Friend — has been providing kids access to their first horse experience. The Batavia native says there’s a lack of diversity in upstate New York horse communities.
More low numbers on COVID-19 infections statewide
Governor Cuomo reported on Sunday that the number of hospitalizations fell to 472 as of Saturday, a new low since March 16.
Bars across New York reeling after state halts ticketed concerts
New State Liquor Authority guidance stipulates that live music has to be “incidental,” effectively banning ticketed concert events.
Eastman’s film preservation efforts go digital
Eastman Museum has made a digitized selection of films from its extensive Moving Image Collection available for free online viewing.
Promotions at Board of Elections rile Democrats
The appointments were made as the county Legislature stalls on confirming Jackie Ortiz as the Dems’ new elections commissioner.
Music video review: ‘Pandemic Blues Improv’
For the video “Pandemic Blues Improv,” Rochester guitarist Sungmin Shin creates a Zoom-esque experience with plenty of note-bending fire.
Data shows African Americans, Latinos continue to be underserved in Rochester region
Among the findings of the report: African American children in the region are almost four times more likely than white children to grow up poor, while Latino children are three times as likely as their white peers.
SPECIAL EVENT | Virtual Equality Weekend
The Women’s Rights National Historic Park will livestream commemorations and lectures for its Virtual Equality Weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
ART | ‘Lessons of the Hour: Online’
The MAG has brought back Isaac Julien’s video installation, “Lessons of the Hour — Frederick Douglass,” available to view for a limited time online.
Monroe County COVID-19 ICU cases back in double digits
The county said there were 10 people with COVID-19 on ventilators for life support. It’s the first time in almost two months that ICU numbers have been in the double digits.
New state law allows all voters to request absentee ballots for November
New York will immediately allow all voters in the state to request a mail-in ballot for the November elections.
Cuomo warns coronavirus is far from over
Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that the rate of positive coronavirus tests was below 1% for the 12th day in New York. But he also said it’s not time to be complacent.
ART EVENT | Pittsford Art Walk
The Pittsford Art Walk is a chance to take a physically distanced stroll, see visual art, and enjoy some fresh-air fare along Schoen Place.
Pandemic Academics: How teachers are preparing for the return to school
Local teachers are preparing for a combination of in-person and remote learning when the school year begins next month.
Album review: ‘Big Black Heart’
Singer-songwriter Teressa Wilcox brings more moxie to the music on her latest album, “Big Black Heart.”
Finger Lakes Opera’s Young Artists adapt to virtual performances
For Finger Lakes Opera’s Young Artists Robin Steitz and Jongwon Choi, performing opera virtually has been both challenging and beneficial.
JAZZ-ROCK | Sam Snyder & Mike Kaupa
On August 21, guitarist Sam Snyder and trumpeter Mike Kaupa team up for the concert livestream “Front Row at Bop Shop Records.”
Calendar preview: Looking up
This week’s preview highlights the action in the sky from day to night, and live music on the ground, from Baroque to noise.
RCSD plans additional budget cuts
Late last week, the state notified Rochester City School District officials that the district faced a potential loss of $128 million in aid.
RPO resets concert season with livestreamed shows
In light of COVID-19 guidelines, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has reworked its 2020-21 season to include livestreamed concerts.
The Empty Hearts present vintage rock sound in dangerous new era
With The Empty Hearts’ new album on the way, bassist Andy Babiuk talks Ringo Starr’s album cameo and being in a rock band during COVID-19.
City Council approves funding for East Main police station
Activists and community advocates had called on City Council to vote down the legislation, which would provide $16 million for the project.
Anthony wouldn’t want Trump’s pardon, local leaders say
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’d pardon Susan B. Anthony, who was convicted of illegally voting in the 1872 presidential election.
White House trade advisor blasts Kodak over handling of loan deal
White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro made the comments on CNBC on Monday when asked about that $765 million federal loan.
Cuomo, in DNC address, says Biden can restore the nation’s “soul”
Governor Cuomo described why he thinks former Vice President Joe Biden needs to replace Trump as President, saying “Biden will bring us up, not tear us down.”
