Culture
Get Out
‘Get Out’ film gets woke
“Get Out” reflects how truly horrifying racism is on numerous levels, shines a light on the strength and humanity of black individuals who face racism every day, and hopefully serves to bridge the chasm between black Americans and white Americans. Read More
Media Matrix
Jeff’s Sunday stream of consciousness
Today is going to be a good day. Tomorrow is going to be a good day too. I am just so thankful for every day I get to experience in this life. Read More
ROC Players
‘Next to Normal’ offers powerful anecdote on mental health
"Next to Normal"'s effectiveness in portraying just how confusing and terrifying mental health problems can be was captured well by the ROC Players production. Read More
Institute for Popular Music
Sgt. Pepper’s concert salutes Beatles’ history
Faculty, students, staff, and alumni from the Eastman School and River Campus Music Department made up the band on Saturday night for “‘It Was 50 Years Ago Today’: A Sgt. Pepper Celebration.” Read More
CT Recommends
CT recommends: Angel Olsen
The breathiness of Lana Del Rey, the jazzy upbeat of Zooey Deschanel, and a devil’s-in-the-details touch that’s all her own, Angel Olsen’s album is one to dance around your room alone and maybe have a good cry to. Read More
Art
‘Politits’ provides insight into Rochester feminism
Politits: Art Coalition is a self-described group of “strong female artists” that aims to create “provocative performance and visual art” to be displayed in various Rochester spaces. Read More
Music
Vaporwave sound makes nostalgia surface
"OASYS" is serene, nostalgic, and just a little bit funny. Read More
Music
Sheeran sells out (again)
Ed Sheeran is losing the very things that make him a compelling pop star, with hubris and swagger replacing his former honesty and down-to-earth image. Read More
Local
The Demos welcome Rochester’s cooperative music community
The Demos is a Rochester band with an indie-rock sound, self-described on its Facebook page as being influenced by "girls, fast cars, nightlife, girls, reckless romance, and girls." Read More
Culture
‘90s Music laser show proves otherworldly experience
The snow falls in flurries—except at occasional intervals, when it’s checked by a vibrant burst of lasers. Read More
