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Review: RENT at Blackfriars Theatre
Throughout modern Broadway history, there seems to be one musical that defines every era. The 1970s gave us “A Chorus Line”; the 80s brought “The Phantom of the Opera”; “Wicked” and “Book of Mormon” dominated the aughts, and “Hamilton” has reigned supreme since 2015. But in the ’90s, much of the wider pop culture was defined by “Rent”, Jonathan Larson’s magnum opus about young bohemians during the height of the AIDS crisis. It’s currently getting a heartfelt, well-produced rendition at Rochester’s Blackfriars Theatre for the company’s annual summer intensive program.
Take part in Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Week at GCV&M
Genesee Country Village & Museum invites visitors to a week-long celebration of outdoor exploration and family fun at the Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Week, coming up Wednesday, July 24, to Sunday, July 28. This second-annual event welcomes outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to discover, connect, and learn amidst the scenic beauty of the Genesee Valley region.
Walker Exempts Club awards 2024 Alan Haight Memorial Scholarship
Walker Exempts Club awarded the 2024 Alan Haight Memorial Scholarship Award to Jude Hare (left) from Hilton High School. The award was presented to him by Vice President Peter Smith. The award is given every year in memory of Alan Haight, who started the Walker Fire Department Exempts Club. He drew up the charter and got the organization going. The award is given out every July at the Exempts’ dinner meeting.
About Business – West Ridge Wine & Spirits
Brittany Linder and Freddy Martinez decided to embark on a new adventure in the fall of 2023. The thought of leaving behind a revenue stream for their three children fueled their dream of owning their own business. Their love for gathering with friends and family in their home and visiting different wineries around NYS easily translated into owning a liquor store. At West Ridge Wine & Spirits they’re able to help create endless cocktails and aid customers in creating the perfect pairing for their own family gatherings. They say the Spencerport, Brockport, Hamlin, Parma and Hilton communities have been amazing clientele, and getting to know their customers has been the highlight of their journey. “Everyone has been so welcoming and supportive,” Brittany said. The couple is now in their fourth month of business and can’t wait to meet new customers.
SUNY Brockport hosting RCSD students for learning academy
The MLK Boys Academy, consisting of boys in grades 3 – 6 from the Rochester City School District (RCSD), will take part in lessons with SUNY Brockport professors to help them envision what it might be like to graduate high school and attend college. The MLK Boys Academy started...
Clarkson Historical Society holding annual Summer Camp
Summer School Camp at the Clarkson Academy will be a four-day experience in cursive writing, reading, games, stories, history, and music – all typical at schools, including one-room schools, in the 1940s and 50s. The Summer School Camp is for 20 students going into fourth and fifth grades. It...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out the 7 out-of-town teams heading to Staten Island
The Little Leaguers are coming. Staten Island is gearing up to host the New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament, which means that seven teams are heading to the borough to join local representative South Shore LL this weekend. South Shore captured the District 24 and Section 3 South crowns -- but you’re probably less familiar with the other seven teams, each of which also captured a district and sectional crown to get here.
Tim Artessa named principal of Holley Elementary School
Holley Central School District’s Board of Education has approved Tim Artessa as the new principal of Holley Elementary School. Artessa has served as Holley Elementary School’s assistant principal since September 2016. He will succeed Karri Schiavone, who is now serving as the district’s superintendent. Prior to Holley,...
Train Gives Erie Shout-Out During Show
Erie's own Pat Monahan and train took to the stage in Lewiston, New York last night as part of their current tour. You can hear Monahan performing one of his hits "Calling All Angels". During the show, Monahan even gave a shout to Erie. Later in the performance, his twelve...
Charlie is your typical puppy and is looking for a forever home
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On this Saturday’s Wake Up Wags, we met Charlie, a 7-month-old pitbull mix looking for his forever home. Charlie was described as “your typical puppy” with plenty of energy. It is recommended that he go into a home as an only animal as he is still working on some “self-confidence” issues.
Buffalo Bills division rival loses key pass-rusher ahead of training camp
There is still plenty of time between now and the start of the regular season, but the Miami Dolphins took a significant hit at edge rusher ahead of training camp. On Saturday afternoon, Shaq Barrett announced that he was retiring. Barrett, 31, signed a one-year, $7 million contract this offseason. The two-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision in an Instagram post.
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball winner brings home third-place prize worth $50,000
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — It may not be the jackpot, but who would turn down a third-place prize from a Powerball ticket?. A customer who purchased a Powerball lottery from Brooklyn’s A&T Grocery Inc., which can be found at 2906-2908 Stillwell Ave., will be going home $50,000 richer. Now...
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