Connections
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/1/26, we talk with the organizer of the upcoming Rochester Fringe Festival and preview some of the exciting acts on the schedule.
Arts, Music and Culture
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Saothair Capital Partners, a Pennsylvania-based private equity firm, purchased FIFCO USA, Genesee's parent company. It will bring back two former executives, and return to the name of North American Breweries. The post Genesee Brewing Co. has a new owner appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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We live in uncertain times. The AI technological revolution has many wondering (and worrying) about the future. One of the more optimistic speculations is that if AI becomes more widespread, theater will have a resurgence: people will long for a space away from screens in the company of other humans more than ever. But a […] The post Nostalgia and feel-good picks permeate this season’s theatrical lineup appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
Local and national arts from NPR
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Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend. -
In 2015, the trailblazing feminist told Fresh Air she that had entered a new phase in life, one in which "you can do what you want." Steinem died Sept. 2 at the age of 92. -
Seventeen-year-old Isabel tees up balls for golfers in a lush luxury oasis in Manila. It's the feature film debut of writer and director Rafael Manuel, and every shot of Filipiñana churns with life. -
A leading Palestinian writer has secretly moved his archives from the Israeli-occupied West Bank to Scotland.
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100 years ago, silent film star Buster Keaton filmed The General in Cottage Grove, Ore. Fans are gathering there to celebrate the making of an epic early film. -
Olivia Rodrigo is thinking about joy, falling madly in love and what pop music can do when the world feels overwhelming. -
Big tech companies like Apple and Microsoft use devices, training and conferences for teachers and students to embed in schools. The New York Times' Natasha Singer discusses the impact in Coding Kids.
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Looking up at this 18th century building, it became clear the British didn't only bring their architectural style to India. They also took some of India's style home. -
Three Pulitzer winners, a Booker Prize winner, two Booker longlisted authors this year, and a number whose works have been adapted for the screen are among the authors with new books out this month. -
Wendell Berry has died at age 92 He was a beloved American poet, novelist, essayist, and farmer. -
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano. The exhibit had led to backlash because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements. -
Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we don't trust it," she says.
