Daniel J. Kushner
Arts writerArts writer Daniel J. Kushner began writing for CITY in 2015 as a contributing writer before joining the staff full-time in 2018.
His work has also been published in Opera News, Democrat & Chronicle, The Buffalo News, NewMusicBox, and The Huffington Post.
Daniel wrote the story and libretto for the allegorical opera "The Fox and the Pomegranate," a collaboration with composer Matt Frey. The opera was featured at Fort Worth Opera's inaugural Frontiers showcase in 2013 and won the 2014 Domenic J. Pellicciotti Opera Composition Prize at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music. Daniel's poetry chapbook, "All Your Changing Faces," was published in 2016.
He is a Buffalo sports devotee, enthusiastic concertgoer, and a fan of all things fermented.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, guest host Dan Kushner sits down with performers from the upcoming Rochester Fringe Festival to preview their multidisciplinary shows.
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ConnectionsDuring this edition of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Daniel Kushner guests hosts the first hour. He speaks with three artists featured in the 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival. In our second hour, a special rebroadcast about the state of Rochester's animal shelter. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, guest host Dan Kushner sits down with two local novelists to discuss their paths from aspiring writers to published authors.
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ConnectionsDuring the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, CITY Magazine arts writer Daniel Kushner guest hosts a conversation with local novelists about what it takes to become a writer. Then in our second hour, a special rebroadcast about grassroots efforts to reduce the use of plastic and fossil fuels. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 22, 2023, guest host Daniel Kushner leads a discussion about the best of the local music scene in 2023. -
ConnectionsHere's what's coming up on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 22, 2023. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 20, 2023, guest host Daniel Kushner talks with members of Rochester alt-country band Public Water Supply. -
ConnectionsHere's what's coming up on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 20, 2023. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, guest host Daniel Kushner discusses opera and the LGBTQ+ experience. -
ConnectionsHere's what's coming up on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
