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Nov 10, 2022

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, Geva’s new artistic director and co-CEO.
Oct 17, 2022

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 was the top-selling concert amphitheater in the Northeast in 2022, according to Pollstar rankings
Oct 3, 2022

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.

Greater Rochester Clean Cities, in partnership with the New York State Electric Auto Association, Rochester Institute of Technology and the local Color Your Community Green chapters will co-host the event that will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in Lot T at RIT.
Sep 20, 2022

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
Sep 16, 2022

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.  

This year’s finalists for induction into The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame span the history of play
Sep 14, 2022

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
Sep 9, 2022

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.

State Sen. Jeremy Cooney (second from left) helped secure $25,000 in funding for the Rochester Artist Collaborative
Sep 1, 2022

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.

Late Night with Seth Meyers – Season 9
Aug 23, 2022

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.

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Aug 18, 2022

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.

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Aug 5, 2022

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 Rundel Library North Terrace
Aug 3, 2022

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.