Michael Lasser’s Peabody Award-winning radio show “Fascinatin’ Rhythm” ends its distinguished 40-year run in June.
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Medical experts optimistic about vaccines, caution it will take time
Local experts on COVID-19 vaccine research at a live forum Thursday night said it will take time for the community to build up immunity.
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WXXI live forum examines racial disparities in Rochester
Panelists will discuss the root causes of racial disparities in local policing and health care, and actions that should be taken to create systemic change.
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FILM | “Journeys Through the Finger Lakes”
Abolition, Suffrage, and Flight. WXXI’s doc “Journeys Through the Finger Lakes” focuses on the region’s rich history and offerings, providing plenty of cause for geographical pride.
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Calendar preview: Don’t forget to remember
Like lilacs wary of a May frost, Rochester is cautiously starting re-opening measures this week, with success directly tied to our good behavior.
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HomeStage: Sulaco
While the shutdown is not allowing the metal band Sulaco to perform live, it’s not stopping them from performing together — as demonstrated by the new song “Cutup.”
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Bill Pearce, key figure in the development of WXXI, dies at 95
Bill Pearce, the longest-serving president of WXXI Public Media, the parent company of CITY, has died at the age of 95.
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HomeStage: Kearstin Piper Brown
Before the shutdown, soprano Kearstin Piper Brown was scheduled to sing in a new opera at Lincoln Center. So now, she’s performing on HomeStage.
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HomeStage: Benton Sillick of The Heavy Love Trust
Benton Sillick of the alt-country project The Heavy Love Trust plays the only song he’s written during the quarantine for HomeStage.
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HomeStage: Yellow Kite
Rochester indie rock band Yellow Kite shares its song “Shrine,” about being married to someone with anger issues.
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HomeStage: Grace Browning
RPO principal harpist Grace Browning depicts the journey of a water molecule in a movement from Caroline Lizotte’s “Suite Galactique.”
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Got COVID-19 questions? WXXI’s live forum has answers
WXXI’s Evan Dawson moderates a COVID-19 Live Forum on Thursday at 8 p.m. with area researchers who are fighting the disease.
