Culture
The Jazz Fest ends on a note of ‘Rejuvenation’
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The 21st edition of the festival ends this evening with a Parcel 5 concert featuring original members of the Meters, whose iconic album “Rejuvenation” was released 50 years ago.
Development
Rochester airport gets $18M in state funds
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The resources will help modernize the main terminal and related areas to better accommodate travelers to Rochester.
Culture
A joyful evening on Day 8
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For the third straight year, Grammy Award-winning vocalist Samara Joy returns to the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
Community
Victor Farmington Library hosts readathon
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The event’s organizers hope to spread a love for reading and for community members to view the library as a resource.
Culture
Hall of Famer Oates headlines Day 7
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John Oates, half of Hall & Oates, will perform at Kodak Hall for the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
Education
The closing of a 156-year-old college
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With the decision to close Wells College in the village of Aurora, students are looking for new schools, village officials are trying to soften the financial impact, and some alumni want an answer to the question: Why?
Culture
A voice that carries from Iceland to Rochester
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Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey headlines Day 5 of the Jazz Fest with a sold-out show at Kodak Hall.
Government & Politics
Meeks, Geraci win Democratic primary contests
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Demond Meeks defeated Willie Lightfoot Jr. in the 137th Assembly District race, while Michael Geraci outpolled former Mayor Lovely Warren in the primary for City Court judge.
Culture
The beat goes on at the Jazz Fest
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Day 5 of the Rochester International Jazz Fest features two drummers with diverse styles: Joe Dyson and Paa Kow.
Culture
Good neighbors, great music: FLO premieres ‘Two Corners’
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Finger Lakes Opera this weekend will present an opera based on the story of two Alabama women, one white and one Black, whose friendship was severely tested during and after the Civil Rights era.