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Rebecca Rafferty
Arts writerArts writer Rebecca Rafferty joined CITY as an arts reporter in 2008 and served as the arts editor from 2017 to 2021. She is co-producer of the art/WORK video series.
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The Apache Stronghold founder is touring the nation, telling people why they should care about an attempt to mine copper in Arizona.
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Dogs currently in the city’s program will continue to receive support while it’s under review.
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With an emphasis on advancing girls in tech careers, the program puts its students in touch with opportunities and professionals working in the field.
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Sex shop? Or boutique? Medusas on Monroe Avenue challenges decades-old zoning law on ‘sexually oriented businesses.’
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The museum is looking for “community eclipse ambassadors” to help engage the public on all things eclipse.
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Construction continues on 2 new sculptures that are part of the expansion of Centennial Sculpture Park at the Memorial Art Gallery.
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Artists for Ukraine, a fundraising art exhibition and sale in partnership with Rochester Contemporary Art Center, WXXI and RocMaidan, is seeking donated art work to raise money for the people of Ukraine.
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Monroe County has set aside $500,000 for "mid-sized" arts groups after facing scrutiny about its lack of funding for the arts.
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Jalil Muntaqim and director Edwian Stokes will speak after a screening of "Conversations: The Black Radical Tradition," a new documentary which Muntaqim participated in.
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A new, massive painting by artist and community arts organizer Shawn Dunwoody is on display in the first-floor Cameros Gallery at the Memorial Art Gallery.