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In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/18/26, we hear Rochester native Danielle Ponder's new song, "Power," and discuss her craft, her career, and her role as an artist in 2026.
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Arts, Music and Culture
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This weekend packs a powerful local events lineup, with both the 2026 Juneteenth Festival (June 19-20) presented by the Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Rochester Area Community Foundation and the opening of the 23rd annual Rochester International Jazz Festival (June 19-27). Juneteenth is a federal holiday and known as the nation’s second […] The post Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Rochester appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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How do you make the most of your visit? What are the best food and drink options? Is it possible to do this on the cheap? Can you attend at the last minute? Is there any parking downtown? What’s the bathroom situation? Here's the 411 on the 23rd annual fest, which returns June 19-27. The post Know Before You Go: Rochester International Jazz Festival appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
Local and national arts from NPR
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Judy Blume wrote her last book more than a decade ago. At the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, NPR's Scott Simon talked to Blume about her long career and why she doesn't miss writing. -
At Free Shakespeare in the Park in New York, real weddings are happening every night after a production of Romeo and Juliet. But don't those characters die? -
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work. -
The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it. -
Teen movies like She's the He, Girls Like Girls and Leviticus are all turning tropes on their heads by centering queer characters.
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No one can blame you for getting lost in the fight over the Iron Throne. Here's our cheat sheet ahead of House of the Dragon's third season starting Sunday. -
In Savings and Trust, historian Justene Hill Edwards tells the story of the Freedman's Bank, which was created for formerly enslaved people following the Civil War. Originally broadcast Nov. 7, 2024.
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Director Michael Sarnoski's film about the legendary hero who robs from the rich and gives to the poor is about the stories we tell ourselves. -
Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event, though organizers say all U.S. states and territories will be represented by booths on the National Mall. -
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony featured celebrities and speeches from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama focused on their legacy. -
Yolen, who authored The Devil's Arithmetic and the picture book Owl Moon, was an author's author — known for gathering loved ones in her Massachusetts home and collaborating with her friends and family.
