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Rochester will host the 2025 Serious Play Conference, the continent’s largest game-based learning summit, from August 13–15 at St. John Fisher University. The event will gather over 300 experts—including educators, researchers, and developers—to explore how gaming is transforming sectors like healthcare, education, and government. With more than 120 speakers, the conference showcases Rochester as a […]
Community members and scholars from Freedom Scholars Learning Center gathered outside Rochester’s City Hall to hold a Day of Action promoting culturally responsive curricula in public education. Themed “Public Education is Public Good,” the event included youth-led performances, original student poems and songs, and a Gallery Walk featuring student-created artwork envisioning their futures. Older students […]
Prince’s legendary 1987 concert film Sign O’ The Times is getting an IMAX re-release on August 29, 2025. The digitally remastered film will showcase Prince’s groundbreaking live performances in a new immersive format, enhancing visuals and sound for a theater experience like no other. Featuring iconic tracks like “U Got The Look” and “If I […]
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Apple Music halftime show was nominated for four awards at the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 25. The halftime show, which was headlined by Lamar’s hit single “Not Like Us,” received nominations for Outstanding Variety Special (Live), Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special, Outstanding Music Direction and Outstanding […]
Rochester City School District students in grades 8–12 are gaining hands-on experience with tech tools at BuildIT Summer Computer Camps, where they learn coding, online safety, AI basics, and hardware assembly. The best part? Each participant gets to build and keep their own laptop. The free one-week camps run in July and August at locations […]
Get ready for a powerful, spirit-filled experience at Encounter Weekend, happening at Church of Love Faith Center, 700 Exchange Street. This dynamic gathering is designed to ignite your faith, refresh your soul, and deepen your encounter with God. It All Kicks Off Thursday, July 24 Join us Thursday evening at 7:00 PM for our official […]
5th Annual Cuts for Peace** *Promoting Peace • Building Community • Honoring Legacy* Join us for a powerful day of unity, healing, and hope as we come together to promote peace and uplift positive energy in our community. **Date: ** July 14, 2025 **Location: ** 881 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621 **Time: ** 4:00 PM […]
Jennifer Hudson will headline the fourth annual Whitney E. Houston Legacy of Love Gala in Atlanta on August 9—marking what would have been Houston’s 62nd birthday and the 40th anniversary of her debut album. Hosted by the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music, the event celebrates Houston’s musical contributions and enduring impact. […]
The Whiskey 7 and F-18 Super Hornet landed in Rochester ahead of the Geneseo Airshow, commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The event at the National Warplane Museum features historic battle reenactments and aerial displays. Whiskey 7 pilot Craig Wadsworth emphasized the emotional power of connecting audiences to WWII history through flight. The airshow […]
The Rochester Community Players have launched their 28th Shakespeare in the Park production with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Highland Park Bowl. Running from July 11–26, the show celebrates RCP’s centennial season and features nightly performances, excluding Mondays and Tuesdays. Actress Kayla Perconti hopes audiences will laugh, be moved, and fall in love with the […]
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