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Preeminent South African artist reflects on career
Tall and comfortably plump, William Kentridge greeted spectators as they squeezed inside the Welles-Brown Room. Recognized as among South Africa’s most influential artists, Kentridge visited UR last week, speaking about his 40-year career. Referencing his numerous multimedia productions and projects, Kentridge focused on “No, It Is,” displayed at the Art & Music Library, “Seven Fragments […]
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Fringe Festival takes over downtown Rochester
The Spiegeltent erected in the parking lot across from the Eastman School of Music has been standing for over a week now. Its yellow facade is illuminated in the evenings, bringing a mysterious glow to the otherwise sketchy lot. The nearby East End Theatre housed an interesting but enjoyable production of “Old Maid and […]
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Food Truck Rally brings great food and music to people of all kinds
Food Truck Rodeo enlivens the Rochester Public Market with food and festivities. Read More
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Concertmaster David Chan visits Eastman
The concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in NYC visits Eastman. Read More
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‘12 Years a Slave,’ ‘Gravity’ shine at Toronto, prompt look into past
A retrospective look at two films from two of 2013's highest profile directors. Read More
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Monkeys strike soul and swagger with confident new album
The Arctic Monkeys play it dark and dazzling with their latest album. Read More
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New Miss America endures racist tweets
Racist tweets mar the crowning of the next Miss New York. Read More
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Husband-wife multi-instrumentalists win over crowdgoers with intimate, heartfelt performance
Husband-wife duo dazzles in Dandelion Square. Read More
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Carell shines in ‘Way Way Back’
A winning dramedy about life and growing up, featuring an outstanding performance by Steve Carell. Read More