The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the 19th Amendment with a livestreamed concert from the Susan B. Anthony House on August 26.
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Album review: ‘1962’
On the new album ‘1962,’ Ricardo Grilli shows his skills as both a formidable composer and a versatile jazz guitarist.
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Working to change a ‘black and white’ horse world
For the past 16 years, Matthew Doward’s program — A Horse’s Friend — has been providing kids access to their first horse experience. The Batavia native says there’s a lack of diversity in upstate New York horse communities.
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Finger Lakes Opera’s Young Artists adapt to virtual performances
For Finger Lakes Opera’s Young Artists Robin Steitz and Jongwon Choi, performing opera virtually has been both challenging and beneficial.
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The Empty Hearts present vintage rock sound in dangerous new era
With The Empty Hearts’ new album on the way, bassist Andy Babiuk talks Ringo Starr’s album cameo and being in a rock band during COVID-19.
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An Eastman voice alum’s transition, in music and life
Lyra Pramuk grew up male and studied voice at Eastman, before making vivid, vocal-centric music and realizing her identity as a trans woman.
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New art installation ‘blooms’ in acupuncture office
Tom Montagliano, the man behind the ”Immersive Igloo,” is known for combining music and light to create spatial sound installations in community settings. His new project “BLOOM” takes a more physically distanced approach.
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PUSH Physical Theatre’s one small trunk and a lot of big ideas
COVID-19 has forced PUSH Physical Theatre to pivot on how it presents its art. Now the innovative dance company gears up for its virtual performance at the 2020 KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival.
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Musician Jon Seiger returns from hearing loss, reclaims his own story of abuse
Rochester jazz musician Jon Seiger has overcome multiple challenges — including deafness and a traumatic childhood — to share some Louis Armstrong-inspired joy with listeners.
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Arts organizations increase access during COVID-19 shutdowns
Pandemic-related shutdowns have forced many institutions to pivot to the digital space, increasing accessibility. But will it last?
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Pittsford’s Abby Feldman on being funny and unfunny
Pittsford’s Abby Feldman, who performs at Comedy @ The Carlson this week, waxes on opening for Jim Gaffigan, white supremacy and the police, and avocados. She’s eclectic.
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Jack Garner, whose film reviews informed generations, is dead at 75
Jack Garner, a longtime local film critic whose movie reviews informed generations of Rochester cinephiles and casual moviegoers, is dead at 75.
