It’s been a long journey to my new office. Not physically, as it’s just down a flight of stairs and at the other side of my home. As I sit in front of my new computer on my refinished desk in a much larger space – with two windows! – I see a reflection of […]
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PUSH Physical Theatre part of collaborative opera premiering in both countries Rochester, N.Y., October 10, 2016 – Walls that separate people and ideas have no place in the arts, and there’s no better example of that than a collaborative, multi-media opera premiering in both the U.S. and Mexico next month. “Don’t Blame Anyone (No Se […]
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KeyBank assumes First Niagara title sponsorship 2017 KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival is Sept. 14-23 Rochester, NY – For 10 days from Thursday, September 15 through Saturday, September 24, the 2016 First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival drew more than an estimated* 67,000 visitors (compared to 63,000 in 2015) to downtown Rochester to celebrate artistic expression in […]
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STREB EXTREME ACTION COMPANY performs two nights at Parcel 5 Patton Oswalt, Pandora Boxx, Remote Rochester, Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE ~ALL TICKETS ON SALE TODAY AT NOON~ Rochester, NY – For 10 days from Thursday, September 15 through Saturday, September 24, the 2016 First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival will draw thousands of visitors to […]
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Seven free shows coming up in June & July Rochester, NY – Following its 20th anniversary celebration at Lovin’ Cup and its fifth Rochester Music Hall of Fame awards ceremony as official house band, Prime Time Funk (PTF) is looking forward to a busy summer. First, though, the band is honored to play a private […]
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Instead of ending with a PR tip, I’m starting out this spring missive with one: it’s not just what we do, but why we do it that matters. That’s true in life but also in journalism. Every (good) story I produced during my 13 years as a TV arts/entertainment reporter was a human interest story driven by […]
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PUSH Physical Theatre’s summer kids’ programs are back for 2016 ~REGISTER BY APRIL 25 FOR DISCOUNTS~ Rochester, NY – After a two-year hiatus, Rochester’s award-winning PUSH Physical Theatre brings back its two popular summer programs for youth this year: PUSH Pins Performing Arts Camp for ages 5-13, and PUSH Teen Training for ages 13-18. Cost […]
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Founding Fringe producer & UR alum “incredibly honored” to speak May 15 Rochester, NY – Fringe Producer Erica Fee will deliver the commencement address during the University of Rochester’s 166th College Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15 at 9 a.m. A 1999 UR alumna, Fee is the founding producer of the First Niagara Rochester Fringe […]
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40,000-balloon Journey on the Genesee seen by 40,000+ visitors What’s next? Composting 250 pounds of balloons! Rochester, NY – Rochester’s Larry Moss and Kelly Cheatle of AirigamiTM (“the fine art of folding air”) are “pumped up” about the success of their Airigami Balloon Adventure 2016: Journey on the Genesee. An estimated 40,000-45,000 visitors viewed the […]
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Journey on the Genesee will fill Sibley atrium Jan. 29-Feb. 7 Seneca Park Zoo Society & YMCA bring educational awareness Rochester, NY – Rochester’s Larry Moss and Kelly Cheatle of AirigamiTM (“the fine art of folding air”) officially announced their first Airigami Balloon Adventure: Journey on the Genesee this morning. The five-story, 50-foot sculpture made […]
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