These small cannabis farmers say New York’s legal weed rollout is ruining their lives
Small marijuana growers ask the state to bail out the industry.
Wildlife in slow motion at RMSC
The “Survival of the Slowest” exhibit, which runs through May, spotlights counterintuitive animal adaptations.
RPO rings in 2024 with soul
Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik has interpreted the music of Motown many times — for the New Year, he’s pairing it with Philly soul.
Making spiritless bright
Support the zero-proof people in your life during this holiday season.
Community mourns loss of Marge’s Lakeside Inn owner
Francine Beth died early Wednesday morning at age 81.
Movie Review | ‘Ferrari’
Michael Mann’s latest film stars Adam Driver in the title role.
A holiday for the community
Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition’s weeklong celebration kicks off on December 26.
Death metal dabs
A local band’s cannabis collaboration will be available at MJ Dispensary in Henrietta beginning this weekend.
Pull up a chair
Meet the chef/founder of Mackenzie’s Table and Crosby Lane.
Movie Review | ‘Poor Things’
Director Yorgos Lanthimos creates a weird, wicked world with Emma Stone at its center.
No shows at Main Street Armory
City of Rochester denies entertainment license so long as John Trickey is owner.
The RPO Gala Holiday Pops concert celebrates 30 years
Since RPO Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik created the annual event, the festivities continue to resonate.
CITY’s Year in (Music) Review
Local songs we loved in 2023 — and a playlist.
Theatre Review | ‘The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley’
Blackfriars presents a re-imagination of Jane Austen’s most famous family through December 30.
Theatre Review: ‘Annie’
The rags-to-riches story about a redheaded orphan plays at West Herr Auditorium Theatre through December 17.
Theatre Review | ‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical’
OFC Creations proves there’s snow business like show business.
Movie Review | ‘Maestro’
Bradley Cooper chases an Oscar with his second directorial project.
Warm up to winter
Seven mind, body, and soul-warming things to do this winter.
Album Review | ‘Galusha St.’
The Sideways guitarist Shawn Brogan’s latest emo single winds the clock back two decades.
Album Review | ‘Sustenance Pill’
The talented Kindofkind veers in a heavy new direction.
Theatre Review | ‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’
Kaufman & Hart’s 1939 comedy is a nostalgic holiday romp presented by The Company Theatre.
The One Take Documentary Film Series stays present with stories
December’s screenings cap the year with an annual spotlight on regional filmmakers.
Theatre Review | ‘The Past is the Past’ & ‘Sarah and Sally’
The Avenue Blackbox stages a double bill of emotional one act plays.
Movie Review | ‘The Boy and the Heron’
Hayao Miyazaki returns from a decade-long directing hiatus.
Theatre Review | ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’
The 90s monologue piece by sisters Nora and Delia Ephron runs through December 10 at JCC CenterStage.
24 bottles of beer on the wall
Gino Fanelli returns with his reader favorite Beer Advent Calendar.
RPO announces ‘Eclipse Spectacular’ at Blue Cross Arena
The multimedia symphonic celebration next April will feature Rochester City Ballet, a laser show, and more.
Dance Review | ‘AstroDance II’
The latest work from Thomas Warfield integrates physics and American Sign Language.
