Spending rises, property tax rate declines in Bello’s proposed budget
The proposed $1.34 billion budget by Monroe County Executive Adam Bello calls for increased investment in public safety, public health, and economic and workforce development programs while calling for the largest cut in the full value property tax rate in 30 years.
Elizabeth Williamson’s ‘Past is prologue’ approach brings new life to old works in Geva’s 50th season
Elizabeth Williamson already had a good feeling about Geva Theatre Center when a search firm reached out to her about a position at the professional theater company.
CMAC is one of top-selling concert amphitheaters in the world
CMAC ranked No. 1 on the Pollstar list for top-selling amphitheaters in the Northeast, No. 8 for amphitheaters in the United States and No. 10 in the world.
Electric vehicles in the spotlight at upcoming event
The event is held in conjunction with National Drive Electric Week, which takes place from Sept. 25 to Oct. 3.
Flower City Arts Center leader announces departure
Flower City Arts Center is a darkroom, photography and digital arts facility, ceramics workshop and printmaking and book arts center which continues to expand to include other forms of community art resources.
Lite-Brite, Nerf toys among finalists for induction into Hall of Fame
This year’s finalists for induction into The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame span the history of play and include one of the oldest games known to civilization, as well as classics from the 1980s.
Broadcast journalist Jane Pauley to headline Naz Weekend
Pauley is a member of the board of directors of Children's Health Fund, The Mind Trust and is a highly regarded spokesperson in mental health.
Rochester Artist Collaborative receives $25,000 state grant
Adam Eaton, director of Rochester Artist Collaborative, works with artists that reserve space at the studio to ensure they have access to scholarships, grant and career-focused opportunities.
Seth Meyers of ‘Late Night’ to headline RIT’s Brick City weekend
Seth Meyers will be the guest speaker at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend.
M&T announces funding commitment to the MAG
The MAG-RCSD Expanded Learning Collaboration is a museum-based learning initiative that immerses Rochester City School District students in arts experiences that enhance curricula provided in their classrooms.
Grupo Cultural Latinos En Rochester receives Artist Employment grant
Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) is funding 98 collaborations involving 300 artists employed by community-based organizations, municipalities and tribal governments.
Artwork, river views features of Rundel Library’s revamped North Terrace
A riverfront theater and an overlook to the Genesee River are features of the just-completed Rundel Memorial Library North Terrace Improvement project.














