Patrick Hosken

Four people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: a man front left has short brown hair and is wearing glasses, a navy button-down shirt, a pink t-shirt with a yellow emblem, jeans, and sneakers; a man front right has short dark hair and is wearing a white polka dot button-down shirt, jeans, and sneakers; a woman back left has long dark hair and is wearing a floral print short-sleeved shirt; a man back right has a long dark beard and is wearing a backwards baseball cap and a blue floral button-down shirt.

Connections

Tiki culture expands in Rochester with a festival and new bar

Evan Dawson

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on June 30, 2025, we discuss the expansion of tiki culture and some of the passion — and debate — surrounding it.

Connections

Assemblymember Jen Lunsford on the 2025-2026 NYS budget

Evan Dawson

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/30/25, Assemblymember Jen Lunsford explains her takeaways from the new state budget. Then, tiki culture: the drinks; the vibes; and the debate.

Four men stand in front of a window in a radio talk studio: a man far left has brown hair and is wearing glasses, a white scarf tied around his neck, a denim jacket, a white button-down shirt, brown pants and a black cross-body bag covered in pins; a man near left has short brown hair and is wearing a light blue, short-sleeved button down shirt, a white t-shirt and beige pants; a man near right has short brown hair and is wearing glasses, a blue button-down shirt and black pants; a man far right has curly dark hair and a brown beard and is wearing a maroon sweatshirt with black shorts.

Connections

Brian Wilson’s impact on local music

Patrick Hosken

In the second hour of "Connections" on June 24, 2025, guest host Patrick Hosken talks with local musicians about Brian Wilson's legacy and his influence on their music.

Two smiling men wearing headphones sit behind a table in a radio talk studio: a man at left has short grey hair and is wearing a black t-shirt with white lettering; a man at right has short brown hair and is wearing glasses and a blue button-down shirt.

Connections

Crossing borders to play the Jazz Festival

Patrick Hosken

In the first hour of "Connections" on June 24, 2025, guest host Patrick Hosken and his panel of musicians discuss barriers facing foreign Rochester International Jazz Festival performers.

A large crowd of people, seen from far above, at a jazz festival performance

Connections

Crossing borders to play the Jazz Festival

Patrick Hosken

During "Connections" on June 24, 2025, guest host Patrick Hosken talks with Jazz Fest performers about how international relations are affecting musicians. Then, Brian Wilson’s impact on local music.

A bald man with a dark mustache and beard wearing glasses and blue button-down shirt. He's holding a clarinet.

Connections

Gateways Music Festival returns

Evan Dawson

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/4/25, co-host Patrick Hosken joins Evan for a preview of the Gateways Music Festival and a discussion about diversity in classical music.

Cover of CITY Magazine. The word "CITY" is in black text over an illustration of the sun. "The Earth Issue" is in white text over an illustration of the earth over grass.

Connections

CITY Magazine's 'Earth Issue'; Gateways Music Festival returns

Evan Dawson

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/4/25, co-host Leah Stacy explores CITY's "Earth Issue," focusing on climate. Then, co-host Patrick Hosken discusses the upcoming Gateways Music Festival.

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Connections

Visual Studies Workshop enters a new era

Patrick Hosken

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 7, 2025, guest host Patrick Hosken talks with the team from Visual Studies Workshop about their move to a new location.

Connections

Celebrating 10 years of Explore Rochester; Visual Studies Workshop enters a new era

Leah Stacy

During "Connections" on 3/7/24, guest host Leah Stacy and the Explore Rochester team celebrate 10 years of work. Then, guest host Patrick Hosken talks with VSW staff about entering a new era.

The Hungerford Building was once home to over 100 artists studios. After the building was sold to Peter Hungerford in 2022 less than 15 studios are occupied by artists and many of them have plans to move out.

Connections

The arts scene and the Hungerford Building; swooning for Valentine's Day movies

Patrick Hosken

During "Connections" on 2/14/25, guest host Patrick Hosken leads a discussion about the issues surrounding the Hungerford Building. Then, guest host Scott Pukos celebrates films for Valentine's Day.

Patrick Hosken

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