Album Review | ‘Vas’
Billy Martin’s solo project No Glitter goes acoustic on the new EP.
Album Review | ‘Not Quite.’
Trans femme electronic rock duo Ellaar reflect a noisy world on their new double album.
Music Review | ‘Star of Tomorrow’
John Viviani channels years of music-making into a tender, acoustic new ode.
Where the bluegrass is always greener
In the heart of the Finger Lakes, Pickin’ in the Pasture has been a go-to festival for more than a quarter-century.
The many hands making light work
Finger Lakes agricultural collaboration helps power urban growers in Rochester.
An arts utopia off I-81
The Center for the Arts in Homer reels in members with live music — they stay for the community.
By land, air and sea
Two unassuming museums tell a compelling story of transportation in the Finger Lakes.
Album Review | ‘I Felt the Urge to Push My Hair to the Side’
Sunk Coast’s latest album is a thoughtful collection of indie rock tunes from a millennial perspective.
Castaways and cutouts
To mount a lesser-known Shakespeare production at Highland Bowl, Rochester Community Players lean into the two-dimensional.
The jazz concierge
Greg Bell’s local music blog keeps the community in the loop year-round.
Concert Review | Samara Joy
At Kodak Hall on Friday night, the dazzling young jazz singer found a venue large enough to match her star power.
Opera Review | ‘Two Corners’
Finger Lakes Opera’s world premiere is a poignant, true story about the hard work of racial reconciliation.
Concert Review | John Oates
Without his former creative partner, John Oates was under no obligation to play the hits at the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival on Thursday.
Jazz after hours
At the longstanding RIJF late night jam sessions hosted by Bob Sneider, students, locals and touring musicians all improvise together.
Like a time machine
The James Webb Space Telescope is the sharpest eye in the sky.
Depth of field
Photography educator Mark J. Watts brings community into focus.
Concert Review | Taj Mahal
The 82-year-old bluesman kicked off the 2024 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival by melding island rhythms with Irish folk music and traditional fare.
Jazz Fest performers keep other musicians’ legacies alive
Jimi Hendrix, Steely Dan and funk legends The Meters find new life in 2024’s varied sets.
Jazz Fest looks to the future with Gen Z performers
Headliners Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Laufey and Samara Joy were all born in 1999, marking a big moment for the next generation.
Dance Review | ‘Dances at MuCCC’
It’s not often that a performance features tap, Irish dance, afro-modern, ballet and modern works all in a single show. The Wednesday night performance of “Dances at MuCCC,” which will be repeated on Friday, included pieces that touched each of these styles. Now in its tenth year, “Dances at MuCCC” is unique in its presentation…
The millennials’ archivist
The founder of ihadagoodnight.com has created a cultural artifact for future generations.
Bill Tiberio, Jazz Festival staple and music educator, gets his flowers
The longtime Fairport music teacher will perform once more on June 23, a month after his Rochester Music Hall of Fame award.
A Kodak memory card
The film stalwart’s legacy lives on around Rochester, for better or worse.
Album Review | ‘Travelin’ Time’
There used to be a time when a Bluegrass outfit was predictable…the old favorites about old times, and the band wore, well, outfits — hoodies, beanies or sneakers were not a factor. In these enlightened days of ‘alternative bluegrass,’ Dirty Blanket excels on their release “Travelin’ Time,” featuring Joel Fedkiw (banjo/vocals), Kevin O’Leary (rhythm guitar/vocals),…
The final capture
Casket wrapping gives the grieving one last look at their loved ones.
CGI marks final year as title sponsor of Rochester International Jazz Festival
RIJF says multiple organizations are interested in the sponsorship for 2025.
Movie Review | ‘Tuesday’
The fantastical depiction of grief, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, opens on June 14.
Theater Review | ‘The Color Purple’
The 2005 musical adaptation lifts spirits like a well-told sermon.
Sevyn Streeter to headline Rochester’s Juneteenth Festival
The R&B singer-songwriter will perform as part of the daylong celebration on Saturday, June 15 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park.
Theatre Review | ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’
RBTL’s current touring production chronicles the challenging life of Anna-Mae.
Exploring Rochester
A local Instagram account marks 10 years of (almost) weekly contributors.
Adventurous theatre, unleashed
The cast of “Let’s Get Physical (Theatre)” brings risk-taking comedy to MuCCC June 11-13.
