Since first opening its doors in 1914, The Cinema Theater (957 South Clinton Avenue) has become one of the oldest continuously-operated motion picture theaters in the United States. With its distinctive pink art deco facade and cozy, welcoming atmosphere, the Cinema holds a beloved place in Rochester’s moviegoing landscape. That unique, welcoming atmosphere is one […]
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Consuming local: media dieting tips for the New Year
During a recent guest appearance on Saturday Night Live, Tina Fey introduced the term “sheet caking,” which she used to describe the practice of eating an entire cake in response to upsetting news coverage. And although her satirical remarks led to a public debate about the ethics of joking about the use of dessert foods […]
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VSW stages John Cage’s open-ended ‘Variations III’
Twenty-five years after his passing, John Cage remains an enigmatic and largely misunderstood musical and artistic figure in the public consciousness. The trailblazing composer is often seen as a solitary, almost shamanic philosopher-artist, perhaps best known for his highly conceptual “silent” composition “4′ 33”,” written for a single performer who never plays a note. Visual […]
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The New Rochester Biennial hits three venues
The Memorial Art Gallery on six occasions presented the Rochester Biennial, an invitational exhibit that boasted the work of some of the best regional artists. The Biennial brand was passed to Rochester Contemporary a couple of years ago, and after some consideration and restructuring of the show, RoCo is sharing the stage. The New Rochester […]
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The grown-up book fair
Area literary events this fall highlight local writers and bring the world to Rochester.
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Collaborative creativity, curated
The 2017-18 arts season will feature group shows and exhibits that span multiple venues.
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Modern landscapes on display at VSW
Visual Studies Workshop’s current exhibit, “Land Form,” is full of fascinating vistas that reject classical depictions of landscapes in favor of reflecting the rapid, and at times disturbing, shifts in physical, cultural, and psychological terrain. When you take the staircase up from the workshop’s main entrance on Prince Street, you’re immediately confronted by what appears […]
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Three reasons to visit VSW this week
Over the next few days, Visual Studies Workshop (31 Prince Street) is offering a set of engaging shows and events. On Wednesday, November 30, check out “Bad Objects: A Night of New Media from RIT.” Taking place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the VSW Auditorium, the one-night show explores digital art and new […]
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Photography great Nathan Lyons has died
Internationally renowned photographer, curator, educator, author, and editor Nathan Lyons died Wednesday after succumbing to pneumonia. He was 86. Throughout his life, Lyons made enormous contributions to photography as well as to the discussion surrounding the medium. He exhibited his work extensively, and his art is collected by numerous institutions around the world. He is […]
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The City Seen: July 8-11
After a short hiatus, the City Seen is once again hitting the streets. This weekend, we rolled through several First Friday venues, and caught the Independence Day celebration downtown. Our first stop on Friday was Visual Studies Workshop where Ray Ray Mitrano tried to make sense of the presidential primary caucus process. Mitrano had drawings […]
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The City Seen: November 6-8
We apologize for our Halloween hiatus by bringing you an update from a jam-packed weekend of art, sugar, and holiday shopping. Following the First Friday trail, City made four stops: Visual Studies Workshop, Gallery R, Image City Photography, and The Hungerford building. The sweet scents of Christmas lead us through the George Eastman Museum on […]
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First Friday: May 1
Mayday, mayday! It’s First Friday! This weather is perfect, eliciting looks of longing toward the window and fantasies about an early, outdoor dinner and a fun evening of art openings. The following highlights are just a few of the events offered tonight; check out more options listed at firstfridayrochester.org and in our calendar. All events […]
