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.
Community
Heritage Christian Services embarks on record campaign
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The $9.1 million Homes With Hearts fundraising goal is the largest for a capital campaign in its 39-year history.
Health & Science
A cuddly strategy to boost medication adherence
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Developed by a UR clinical associate professor, MediTeddi is an electronic health care coach in the form of a stuffed bear.
Economy & Business
Sign-Speak joins AWS Impact Accelerator
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The company is the first Rochester business to become a member of the program’s Latino Founders Cohort.
Justice & Public Safety
Motor vehicle thefts still in high gear
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The Rochester Police Department reported 366 stolen vehicles last month. It follows January’s record high of 348.
Culture
Bringing Fats Waller to life at Geva
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The talented and high-energy “Ain’t Misbehavin’” cast and band showcase the trailblazing work of jazz composer and entertainer.