Hip-hop don’t stop
The music genre that took culture by storm shares a 50th birthday with a prominent curator of local street art.
Long live the king
Things are looking up for local rapper Negus Irap, whose latest album has made waves since its August release.
Memorial Art Gallery names Sarah Jesse as next director
Jesse brings more than 20 years of experience and will begin in February 2024.
A journeyman finds a home
Following a strike and a pandemic, actor Patrick Noonan settles in Rochester.
The Lone Bellow celebrates a decade — and counting
The Nashville band brings their Billboard-charting tunes and poignant three-part harmonies to Rochester on December 5.
Field to table
A farmer and a chef offer tips for no-waste, creative cooking with the seasons.
Curiously hip
Perry’s Butter Meat Co. redefines good beef.
Album Review | ‘After the Night’
The new EP from The Soviet Dolls is an ’80s throwback loaded with celestial sounds.
Dance Review | ‘The Nutcracker’
The annual holiday tradition performed by Rochester City Ballet and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra runs through Sunday.
Wheels go (year) round
In Rochester’s active cycling scene, many don’t take the snowy season off.
Movie Review | ‘Saltburn’
The sophomore project from Emerald Fennell presents a strange cast of characters.
An ode to FLX reds
The region proves (once again) it’s more than just Riesling.
Focused on joy
Cara Livermore, founder of Chickpea Magazine, pairs vegan food with genuine community.
Garth Fagan steps down as creative director
The company promotes long-time principal dancers Natalie Rogers-Cropper to executive director and Norwood Pennewell to artistic director.
The Local Sound Collaborative selects 2024 grant recipients
The nonprofit music organization will provide a monthly stipend to six musicians next year.
Poet Willa Carroll finds beauty in ecological tragedy
The Rochester poet and multimedia artist found inspiration in local spots such as Highland Park, the Chimney Bluffs and Keuka Lake.
Musicians mourn the passing of Eastman conductor Donald Hunsberger
Rochester conductor Donald Hunsberger, whose recordings inspired generations of musicians around the globe passed away on Sunday. He was 91 years old.
Young Lion Brewing selling to Other Half Brewing
The Canandaigua brewery announced the plans in a statement Wednesday.
Swingers welcome
It was my first time, and I was a little nervous.
Second helping
After a cancer scare, Zachary Ennis gives back with Rochester’s first food pantry for the deaf.
Movie Reviews | Anomaly Film Festival Recap
Our contributors’ takes on ‘Sleep,’ ‘The People’s Joker,’ ‘Riddle of Fire,’ and ‘Red Rooms.’
Theater Review | ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical!’
The 2001 film gets a makeover for the stage — and a new generation.
A bodega for the next generation
The Swan family — and partner Nick Ryan — pivot a former third wave coffee shop.
Live music on the menu
Enjoy a concert with your cuisine.
Movie Review | ‘The Holdovers’
Director Alexander Payne’s first movie in six years is poised to be one of his best.
At Essex, vibes matter just as much as music
Rochester’s newest music venue opens on University Avenue.
Kocktails? Sounds cool
Martine, a new bar concept from Chuck Cerankosky and Will Cornfield, opens in the South Wedge.
Review | Colorblind James Experience makes a case for Rochester Music HOF
The legacy Rochester band reunites for two nights at Abilene.
Anomaly Film Festival to screen guerrilla art piece ‘The People’s Joker’
The trans film by Vera Drew plays November 11 at The Little Theatre.
Opera Review | ‘To Hell and Back’ and ‘We’ve Got Our Eye on You’
Eastman Opera Theatre presents a pair of mythical stories with fresh focus on female characters.
Theater Review | ‘John and Jen’
Blackfriars stages an obscure sibling musical with a loyal following.
Best of Rochester
Vote in the primary ballot for our annual readers’ poll through November 24.
Mystery dinner
Grab a meal through NOMINATE’s curated food pickup events and gain a new favorite eatery.
Artful palates
Creativity is key at these institutional eateries.
Call for creatives
Calls for submissions, grant opportunities, residencies, and more.
Genesee honors union workers with new IPA
The Genesee Brewery – a union shop since 1943 – announced their new brew today: Union-made Hazy IPA.
