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‘Prisoners’ delves into the heart of darkness
'Prisoner' offers a bleak vision of humanity. Read More
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The Onion writers reveal the secret to satire
The writers for The Onion share tell the story of one of America's leading humor periodicals. Read More
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Pink Floyd tribute kicks off popular musics series
Heroes for Ghosts commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Pink Floyd's landmark record, "The Dark Side of the Moon." Read More
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New Avicii album bridges gap between EDM, rock
Two years ago, the world met Avicii’s “Levels,” the massive, reverberating, and uplifting club anthem that shook the EDM industry. The track succeeded so much so that it topped the charts in Sweden and made the top-ten lists in 14 other countries. More importantly, “Levels” averted the world’s gaze from the United States as the […]
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MGMT’s self-titled LP dabbles in folk-pop
Stoner rock. That’s the category that the Weselyan-formed pop duo MGMT find themselves clumped into by the passing listener, and it’s understandable why. The band’s most prominent singles, 2008’s “Electric Feel” and “Kids,” eschewed the pop format with abstract lyrics and cryptic music videos, all drenched in a mix of reverb, colorful synthesizers and tight […]
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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