In our general dissatisfaction with the particulars in our lives, there are countless things we take for granted. Among these are the very basic protections and comforts: a safe place to rest, regular showers, clean clothing and a safe place...
ART REVIEW: "Work It" at Rochester Contemporary
Joining annual programming at Rochester Contemporary, which includes the "State of the City" and "Makers & Mentors" series, is the topical "Work It: Artists Address Labor and Unemployment." This new exhibition is the first in a series that...
ART FEATURE: Magnum photographers chronicle Rochester
It's not often that a city gets the opportunity to take a good, focused look at itself. It's rarer still when that chance is provided by individuals who excel at providing deep, steady looks at the state of human life. For almost two weeks...
ART REVIEW: “Springing to Life: Moveable Books and Mechanical Devices”
Many of us remember pop-up books from our childhood. The stories were illustrated with brightly colored pictures pouncing from the page, or moveable parts operated by delicate levers. The magic of the objects was that they brought the stories...
As of early March 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that national unemployment rate currently stands at 8.3 percent, with many Americans out of work for years at a time. With the presidential election looming in November, job...
UPDATE (3/21/12): THE WRITER MISTAKENLY WROTE THE ARTIST WAS BORN IN MEXICO, BUT QUIRĂ"Z WAS BORN IN TUSCON, AZ. A CORRECTED VERSION OF THE STORY FOLLOWS. Mercer Gallery's current exhibition of works by Alfred QuirĂ"z -...
Thrill seekers, risk takers, and those with a vivid imagination, prepare yourself for a visit...
Rochester may have missed out on the Los Angeles septet's annual Green 17 Tour this year, but...
Prepare your stomachs for the barbecue extravaganza known as the Roc City Rib Fest - an event...
Winding streets and magnificent boulevards were not the only things Woody Allen used to conjure...
Oxford Gallery's annual spring exhibit is typically centered around a theme dreamed up by...
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James Knowles said:
Thought you might be interested in our project. We have discovered over 60,000 music sheets from the mid 1800's through to the mid 60's. Over...
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DAN NEUBERGER said:
Thanks for alerting me to this exhibit with an excellent review. I have always enjoyed pop-up books, but had no idea how ancient they were, or...
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Michael H. Arve said:
Looking at the murals at Charlotte High School auditorium - a beautiful space - made me wonder do they do any theatre at the auditorium or is it,...
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Robin Muto said:
I just re - read this article for the second time. I am a great admirer of Roosevelt and admire all the WPA murals that i have ever had the...
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Rebecca Rafferty said:
Thank you, Patricia!
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