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.
Culture
The RPO’s new century
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Putting the pandemic behind it, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is celebrating its centennial season with an eye toward a future that blends the classics with more experimental programming and ensures the RPO is a force for good in the community.
Culture
OFC Creations performance series debuts
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The six-show “Broadway in Brighton” musical series is expanding the company’s offerings and bringing national talent to Rochester.
Culture
Bringing dance to the community
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Biodance, a contemporary repertory dance company, combines life with dance through site-specific work that explores the human condition.
Culture
New Eastman faculty member to perform
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Andrew McCandless, a former Eastman School of Music who recently was appointed associate professor of trumpet, is slated to perform for the first time as a soloist with the Eastman Wind Ensemble.
Culture
Celebrating Latino culture
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Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester will showcase local and international talent at an event on Sept. 2. Some 500 people are expected to attend.
Community
Institute for Caring partners with advocacy group
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The nonprofit launched by Richard Kaplan and Marcus Robinson is teaming up with the FreedomWorks Foundation to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Caring system.
Culture
The return of the Clarissa Street Reunion
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On hiatus due to COVID since 2019, the Clarissa Street Legacy will host its annual reunion on Aug. 19.