Pepsy Kettavong reflects on his public art work in the South Wedge, the community input that led to its creation and the vandalism with anti-racism messages that defaced it.
Culture
Culture in the time of COVID-19
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Museums and other cultural nonprofits have been hit hard by the pandemic. Their strategies for surviving it focus on prudent financial management and programming innovation.
Culture
Bristol Harbour Resort is closing
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Owners Todd and Laura Cook cited the COVID-19 crisis in disclosing their plan to cease operations at the facility overlooking Canandaigua Lake.
Culture
A time to explore where you live
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The coronavirus pandemic has put long-distance travel on hold indefinitely, but that doesn’t mean you need to be stuck inside. Get away for a day and discover some of the best parts of the Rochester-Finger Lakes region.
Culture
Recipes for survival
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Local restaurants are shifting business models overnight to stay alive. Says one owner: “There’s no precedent for what we’re witnessing right now.”
Culture
Raising a glass to help displaced workers
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A digital happy hour today called “Rochester Tips Back!” aims to support food and beverage service workers impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
Culture
Bristol Harbour restaurant closes
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The owners plan to add the space to the resort’s wedding venue while pursuing approvals for their planned Everwilde Inn and Spa.
Culture
Travel hacks from Vietnam and Cambodia
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International travel—even to adventurous destinations—has gotten much easier as technology provides new tools for navigating day-to-day needs.
GUEST OPINION
The power of community collaboration
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Composers Crossing on East Main and Gibbs Street shows how a small group of people with a love and passion for Rochester can shape its future.
Culture
Music for the moment
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The resurgence in Rochester of ska music, a mix of joyful sounds and social awareness, brings with it a message that remains an ideal, not yet reality.
GUEST OPINION
Community over competition
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The collaborative spirit that infuses Rochester’s thriving coffee scene offers a lesson for all businesses.