Culture
Dance
“Table For Two & Friends” — Heard Not Understood
The pieces explored many themes: Anxiety, community, the simple art of finding movement in your kitchen, and filling space when there is nothing to talk about. Read More
a24
“Primetime” Review: Righteousness for Ratings
Released in theaters on Sept. 25, A24’s “Primetime” is a 2026 film that feels more like a 2000s television fever dream. Read More
alumna
On “Dealbreaker” at the MAG
Performed at Lynne Lovejoy Parlor in the Memorial Art Gallery, “Dealbreaker” by Lauren Kee is a one woman show about her experience dealing with the social stigma of contracting genital herpes after a one-night stand. Read More
comedy
Fringe Fest’s DRAGMASTER Features Wigs, Riddles and More
As someone who has grown increasingly obsessed with “Taskmaster” since an episode first appeared in my YouTube recommendations about a year ago, I was expecting a lot when I sat down to witness Fringe Fest’s take on the show: “DRAGMASTER.” Read More
Fringe Festival
“Tarot Cabaret,” A Delightful Spread of Musical Fun
For “Tarot Cabaret” the audience pulls 11 cards out of a tarot deck, and the group performs a song that is related to each card, leading to a completely random performance each night Read More
competition
Focus Theater’s ‘Conspiracy Council’ Could Be More Truthful Than You Think
As one may expect, this “Conspiracy Council” means some pretty official business. Pretty official science, one may say, as justified by the panel’s strong accreditations in “Ph.D.s” (like Andrew X. Hunter) and “AdhDs” (represented by Briar Rose-Murphy) alike. Read More
disney
20 years later, why is “Cars” still so popular?
In these last 20 years, the popularity of the “Cars” trilogy is still reflected in teenage movie nights, but why? Read More
MiLB
ASL night at ESL Stadium
For this year’s deaf culture night, the Red Wings wore a white uniform with blue sleeves, and an orange font with “Rochester” spelt out in ASL finger spelling. This is similar to years past, but the colors of the jerseys change every year. Read More
2020s
Chat Pile’s “Who Loves The Sun” is music for the moment
The only thing more shocking than the excellent quality of their music is the rapidity of its release; “Cool World” was released less than two years ago, and last October the band unveiled a collaborative effort with guitarist Hayden Pedigo. Read More
