Connections
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/20/26, we speak with local Ukrainian artists about how they are using their art to process their feelings on war and preserve their culture.
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Arts, Music and Culture
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Inside an old church-turned-small blackbox theater on Atlantic Avenue, there’s an intimate yet polished atmosphere that suits movement-based work particularly well. That’s part of the reason MuCCC (short for Multi-use Community Cultural Center) has become a go-to venue for local dancers. From June 3-7, “dance theater x3” brings three distinct productions to the space: Rochester […] The post Three dance companies present June 3-7 program at MuCCC that spans genres and generations appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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A guide to maximizing our shortest — and most charming — season in Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. The post Summer of whimsy appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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