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Audrey asks…a DJ

Photo by Michael Hanlon Audrey is a curious twelve-year-old who wants to learn more about everything. She is searching for kids in the Rochester area

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The visit

Canadian singer/songwriter Loreena McKennitt comes to Rochester’s Kodak Center on October 17. (585) magazine sat down with McKennitt to talk about her tour, The Visit.

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Spirit of unity

With a propulsive rhythm keeping time, a kinetic energy begins to move through the dancers as their vibrant costumes orbit the space around them. Headdress

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Introducing Essex

Picture eggplant-colored theater drapery against metal accents and inviting iron tones. It’s slightly regal but more playful. Then add in top-notch hospitality from some of

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1001 rainbows

The interview starts simply enough. “Hello, I’m calling for Mr. Santana.” “Hi, this is Carlos.” “This is Christine in Rochester. How are you?” “Oh, happy

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Twice upon a dream

On a crisp Saturday night last November, the Rascals played to an enthusiastic crowd at the Kodak Theater. Clips of the band in their 1960s

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Country and coffee

A lot of people assume that Claudia Hoyser has moved to Nashville. “I still surprise them every time I say ‘no, I’m still a hometown

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Blockheads

Our childhood fish tank contained five goldfish ceremoniously named after the New Kids on the Block. Every week my dad cleaned the tank and picked

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A dream they dreamed

One night seventeen-year-old Lonnie Frazier was offered a ride home from a party in rural Maryland by some guys from school she thought were friends.

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Pride beyond the floats

In May of 1971—more than fifty years ago—the Rochester Gay Liberation Front organized its first official gay pride event, a well-attended (300 guests) picnic in

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