Jeff Spevak
Senior arts writerJeff Spevak has been a Rochester arts reporter for nearly three decades, with seven first-place finishes in the Associated Press New York State Features Writing Awards while working for the Democrat and Chronicle.
He has also been published in Musician and High Times magazines, contributed to WXXI, CITY newspaper and Post magazine, and occasionally performs spoken-word pieces around town. Some of his haikus written during the Rochester jazz festival were self-published in a book of sketches done by Scott Regan, the host of WRUR’s Open Tunings show.
Spevak founded an award-winning barbecue team, The Smokin’ Dopes, and believes Bigfoot is real. His book on the life of a Lake Ontario sailor who survived the sinking of his ship during World War II was published in April 2019 by Lyons Press.
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Monroe County officials unpacked the gold-painted shovels Tuesday for a groundbreaking at Ontario Beach Park that promises two new additions: a spray park, to open this summer, and an inclusive playground for all kids. -
The Rochester Red Wings open their season at home Friday. First pitch: 4:05 p.m. The weather forecast calls for high of 48 degrees with a 19% chance of rain. -
Picking 100 things to highlight about the city in a book is a daunting task, the author discovered. It's not that it’s hard to find 100 things. No, it’s hard to limit the list to 100. -
Will Hollis, the music director for The Eagles and a graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School, has been added to this year’s list of Rochester Music Hall of Fame inductees. -
It’s been 15 years since Danny Deutsch opened Abilene Bar & Lounge. -
Jerry Seinfeld returns to Rochester with a pair of shows, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. June 2, at the Auditorium Theatre. -
The Police's Stewart Copeland and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will have a shared purpose Friday — a show called “Police Deranged for Orchestra.” -
Willow Domestic Violence Center will offer wrap-around services in Rochester at a new facility, thanks to $1.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. -
Here’s a look at some of the past events and how officials responded. -
With COVID having somewhat receded, the challenge is back — this time at JCC Centerstage. The new song title: “What Did I Miss?”
