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Bhangra not sari they competed
It isn’t entirely surprising to learn that this past weekend UR Bhangra took their skills to the next level by traveling to Vancouver for a competition called Josh Bhangre Da (JBD). Read More
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Fleming at Eastman
On Sunday, Feb. 26 Renée Fleming, the greatest soprano in the world and a Rochester native, returned to Eastman School of Music, her alma mater, to perform a concert with the Eastman Philharmonia. The proceeds of the performance are going towards a scholarship intended for future voice and opera students. Commonly known as “The People’s […]
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‘The King of Limbs’ is a short, varied release
This is the eighth album release by band with an almost cultish following and a sound that is highly prone to criticism and controversy. Read More
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Javier Bardem steals the show in the depressing ‘Biutiful’
In “Biutiful,” Uxbal (Javier Bardem) is an enigmatically prominent figure in Barcelona’s underworld. Read More
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What the frack: ‘Gasland’ screenings coming to Rochester
“Gasland,” a documentary written and directed by Josh Fox, is the latest film from International WOW Company. Read More
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‘Jeopardy!’ welcomes our new computer overlords in tournament
Could a computer ever beat a human in a game of knowledge and trivia? IBM was determined to find out. Read More
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Hidden gems: Oscar-nominated shorts
For the majority of people watching the Oscars, the short film categories are just good opportunities for bathroom breaks Read More
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Lady Gaga’s single ‘Born This Way’ emerges from its shell
“Born This Way,” Lady Gaga’s new single and the titular song of her upcoming album, is in many ways very different from her previous work. Read More
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Charles Bradley’s debut is a soul-saver
With the recent passing of rhythm and blues master Solomon Burke, the man responsible for classics such as “Cry to Me” and “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love,” Read More
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ABC’s ‘Mr. Sunshine’ is a sitcom with a bright future
Lately it seems as if there is no specific time of year for television to air new shows. In a simpler time, when I was just a naïve television addict, I believed autumn to be the season of pilots. Read More