Several states added to COVID travel advisory
Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Wyoming have been added to New York State’s COVID-19 travel advisory.
George Eastman Museum awarded $250,000 grant to conserve Indian, Pakistani films
A grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services will be used to conserve films which need urgent rehousing and cleaning to prevent decay.
Activists say they are ending ‘Occupy City Hall’ and planning new actions
After more than a week of demonstrating outside City Hall, organizers announced Monday that they would retreat to plan for future actions.
Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 8: ‘#FolkloreLatino,’ ‘Temporary Actors,’ and Cobbs Hill Consort
The folk dance of “#FolkloreLatino,” the performance art piece “Temporary Actors,” and the Native American flute music of Cobbs Hill Consort.
Warren, acting RPD Chief Simmons subpoenaed in Prude investigation
Mayor Lovely Warren was subpoenaed in the independent investigation into whether there was a coverup surrounding the death of Daniel Prude.
City Council taps Miguel Meléndez to fill vacant seat
Miguel Meléndez is planned to replace the at-large seat left vacant by Jackie Ortiz in August.
Open (art) house
A look at what will be presented this season by area galleries and museums, many of which are still in virtual limbo.
Attorney general says she may review police actions during protests
New York Attorney General Letitia James said that her office will announce when it is investigating deaths of unarmed people in police custody.
Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 7: ‘Disturbances a Deux’
Created by visual artist Martha Schermerhorn, the spoken-word performance “Disturbances a Deux” explores the mysterious and the supernatural.
Victims of mass shooting were innocent bystanders, police say
Jaquayla Young and Jarvis Alexander were both 19 years old and graduated from high school last year.
Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 6: ‘Proximity’
The performance film “Proximity” demonstrates what both dance — and virtual performance — can be in the COVID-19 era.
Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 5: FringeTalk Recap and ‘A Night at the Cabaret’
The first weekend of the KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival brings a recap of two FringeTalks, plus a review of “A Night at the Cabaret.”
Council attorney investigating Prude death asks: ‘Was there a coverup?
The independent investigation into the death of Daniel Prude has begun, with the core question being “was there a coverup?”
Toronto International Film Festival 2020: Home Edition
This year’s Toronto International Film Festival, a preview of movies to come, includes the compelling “Nomadland” and “One Night in Miami.”
Autumn ales that hit the spot
2020 hasn’t been a typical year for beer, but breweries have found a way to adapt. Here’s what’s new exciting to sip on this fall.
When the show must go on
Theaters don’t have the green light to reopen, but there are signs of theatrical life — if you know where to look for them.
‘Silly & Unnecessary Variety Show’ brings levity to life in the time of COVID-19
Comedian Lori Hamilton’s one-woman variety show is poised to bring a sense of fun to Rochester Fringe audiences, even amid COVID-19.
Dr. Mendoza responds to growing COVID-19 cases that may be connected to area churches
Mendoza said that he has seen an increase in cases locally possibly linked to people going to church.
Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 4: ‘Cirque du Fringe,’ ‘Milkdrunk,’ ‘The Nightmare,’ and ‘A Spy in the House of Men’
“Cirque du Fringe” carries on, “Milkdrunk” comedically details new motherhood, Penny Sterling reprises “A Spy in the House of Men,” and more.
Officials launch county-wide COVID-19 eviction prevention program
The county will inject $6 million in CARES funding into rent assistance services. A new COVID court will also open to county residents.
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CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL | ‘It Can’t Not Be Dance Music’ [POSTPONED]
Chamber ensemble fivebyfive will give the world premieres of two new compositions inspired by the dance-themed photography of James Welling.
ROC Freedom Riders spread message of hope and racial justice
ROC Freedom Riders’ Fringe Festival show tells the raw, underrepresented stories of the Black community in the wake of Daniel Prude’s death.
Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 3: ‘The Memory Palace,’ ‘Confessions of a Manic Pixie Dream Girl,’ and ‘The Empathy Project’
“The Memory Palace” recalls Corinthian Hall; a Manic Pixie Dream Girl confesses; “The Empathy Project” takes on COVID-19, police brutality.
Calendar preview: Arts and About
This week’s art offerings include events that illuminate mental health struggles, increase artists’ business savvy, and refresh the spirit.
Breathe easy
Lots of fun — including geocaching, hiking, and foraging — is waiting outdoors amid the pandemic.
Rochester police, protesters stand off at City Hall
Sixteen people were arrested Wednesday after a standoff outside City Hall between Rochester police and the protesters calling for justice in the death of Daniel Prude.
Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 2: BIODANCE, ‘Black in the Box,’ and ‘we broke up’
BIODANCE goes virtual, “Black in the Box” poignantly looks at the Black American experience, and “we broke up” parodies YouTube influencers.
Phone sex on the fringe
Writer-actor Cameryn Moore brings “Phone Whore,” her one-woman play on being a phone-sex worker, to the KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival.
City Council repeals police station funding, approves Prude investigation
Council revoked its approval of $12.6 million in bonds as a direct response to the death of Daniel Prude.
Protestors gather at City Hall to demand justice for Prude
Protesters gathered at City Hall Tuesday and again demanded the resignations of Mayor Lovely Warren and District Attorney Sandra Doorley.
As call for police reform grows here, some look to Oregon for possible answers
Citizens, activists, and elected leaders are pointing to a program in Oregon as an example of how a community should respond to mental health assistance calls.
Mayor fires RPD chief, suspends two City Hall department heads
The mayor said she took the personnel actions after what she called an “internal management review.”
Barnhart and Lupien call on DOJ to investigate police protest response
Legislator Rachel Barnhart and Councilmember Mary Lupien are asking the US DOJ to investigate whether RPD violated protesters civil rights
