Saturday is what organizers are calling Rochester's first-ever Trans Pride Fest at International Plaza.
Arts, Music and Culture
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Grab your best slip skirt and fuzzy cardigan, because we are back, witches. “Practical Magic,” the 1998 film directed by Griffin Dunne starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as Sally and Gillian Owens, sister witches burdened by a generational curse, was, like so many romantic comedies (then and now), a bit of a flop at […] The post REVIEW | ‘Practical Magic 2’ appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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The photo of James Lopata’s parents meeting Pope John Paul II hangs near his front door but somehow doesn’t command attention. Lopata’s paternal grandmother grew up with John Paul in Wadowice, Poland, so he had a family connection. When he mentions the pin his mother wore to greet the pontiff, the scene becomes downright revolutionary. […] The post Five drag nuns walk into a gay bar in standout Fringe premiere ‘Mass Drag’ appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
Local and national arts from NPR
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The Pitt, Hacks, Widow's Bay and Pluribus are leading the Emmy nominations pack this year. Here's who we'll have our fingers crossed for on Monday night. -
The documentary "NAZA," in which Israeli military insiders describe what they call the systemic killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, received a 25-minute standing ovation — the longest on record. -
Associated Press photographer Richard Drew captured the agony of 9/11 with an image that became known around the world as 'The Falling Man.' The subject of the photo appears to fall head-first to his death from one of the burning World Trade Center towers. -
Through words and sound, we capture key moments from Sept. 11, 2001.
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On Sept. 11, 2001, Annabel Cieply of Holland, Michigan, was likely one of the only people not glued to the television, as she gave birth to her second child.
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A Social Network follow-up, the real-life origin story of the movie Rocky, and more movies our critics are looking forward to this fall. -
In the Oscar-winning filmmaker's latest documentary, director Alex Gibney investigates the rise of Elon Musk and says what's behind Musk's success are distressing truths. -
An East of Eden adaptation, a reboot of A Different World, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson playing (possible) brothers ... Here's a sneak peek at what NPR critics will be watching in the next few months. -
Nearly 30 years after Practical Magic, Sandra Bullock returns to Sally Owens with a deeper understanding of grief, family inheritance and the sisters who keep showing up. -
The nearly 230-foot long Bayeux Tapestry is back in England for the first time in 900 years. It depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a turning point in English history that ended Anglo-Saxon rule. -
The formerly prominent, widely recorded conductor was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years of probation for five counts of possession of child sex abuse material in Indianapolis. -
Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone.
