Culture
From Hong Kong to Honeoye Falls
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Bleak House Books, a family-owned bookshop founded in Hong Kong in 2017, is striving to build a new community for bibliophiles here.
Culture
Blackfriars Theatre unveils 75th season
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Blackfriars, one of the longest-running theater companies in Rochester, plans an anniversary season that will honor its history and engage with the community.
Health & Science
UR’s tech response to the nursing shortage
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The university’s School of Nursing has augmented its curriculum with technology, integrating two virtual reality classrooms and a 20-bed skills lab, as a way to address the projected long-term shortage of nurses.
Community
Expo aims to share expertise, empower women
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The Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneur event offers women a chance to learn, connect with others and position themselves as trailblazers.
Culture
A new step for ‘Kinky Boots’
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The production at OFC Creations Theatre Center stars disabled actor Nicholas Japaul Bernard, a Rochester native, and features a high level of accessibility.
Culture
Hilton Evening of Jazz celebrates 20 years
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Presented by the Hilton School District Jazz Department and Hilton Music Boosters, the annual event will feature the Chris Minh Doky All Stars Band.
Economy & Business
Enterprise Center aims to create more success stories
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The Enterprise Center at PathStone provides funds, training and technical assistance to underserved small-business owners.
Culture
A story-driven dance-theater premiere
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“Trifactor” features work by three local choreographers and dance companies: Hanlon Dance + Company, Laurie MacFarlane and Ruben Ornelas
Culture
Holocaust survivors’ story links past with present
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“Moses Man: Finding Home,” a musical co-written by Deborah Haber, tells the story of her parents’ nine-year journey to freedom and shines a light on global displacement and the refugee experience.
Education
Eastman School adds jazz vocal track
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Sara Gazarek, a two-time Grammy-nominated vocalist recently appointed associate professor of jazz voice, is designing the new program.