A new month brings new ways to anticipate the coming season and celebrate the unique aspects of living in the Finger Lakes.
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Posted inMusic
For the entertainment industry, the building’s on fire
Meet Rochester sound technician and tour manager Quake Mark, who is sounding the alarm about the dire state of the entertainment industry.
Posted inMovies
Film review: ‘Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin’
Filmmaker Werner Herzog pays homage to a kindred spirit and close friend.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Calendar preview: Adieu, August
This week ends August with celebratory flair, including events for Women’s Equality Day, Record Store Day, and ice cream.
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The uncertain fate of live arts and entertainment in Rochester
The summer of 2020 has not been easy on live arts performances, and the ongoing pandemic continues to yield more questions than answers.
Posted inCulture
Rochester Fringe announces 2020 lineup
This year’s all-virtual Fringe features more than 175 productions, all streamable from home, featuring familiar acts and hot topics.
Posted inNews & Opinion
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.
Posted inMusic
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inNews & Opinion
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.
