Finger Lakes Arts News

Workers at the George Eastman Museum are pushing to unionize under Workers United.

George Eastman Museum staffers move to unionize

Gino Fanelli

Workers cite poor communication, stagnant wages, and unclear job responsibilities as motivations to organize.

A group of people are seated singing, some holding music some with music stands in front of them. At the front of the ring of people is conductor and music therapist Erica Porter-Smith

ENCORE Chorus brings people with dementia and their caregivers together to sing and build community

Mona Seghatoleslami

A chorus for people living with early-to-middle-stage dementia and their caregivers is accepting new singers for the fall in Rochester. The ENCORE Chorus is part of the national "Giving Voice" initiative.

Juan Guevera, left, is the owner of the Mexican restaurant Rio Tomatlán in Canandaigua. At right is Julio Pabon, one of the organizers of Latin Fest in the city of Canandaigua.

Canandaigua festival celebrates Latin American culture

Jose Sandoval

Saturday marks what organizers say is the first Latin Fest in the city of Canandaigua.

Hannah Maier talks with local teachers/musicians balancing work and gigs

Hannah Maier welcomes Zach Koch (2nd grade) and Alan Murphy (elementary band) into The Route studio to talk about what it's like to be a teacher and also an active member of the Rochester Music Scene

The Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus performs.

Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates Pride with Dolly Parton

Henry Davidson and Alex Anderson

The group’s shows often have a theme — think anything from Disney to David Bowie — and for this year’s Pride month, it’s all about Dolly.

Paul Perrotto to lead Smith Center for the Arts while it looks for new director

Finger Lakes Times

Paul Perrotto and his management team will lead the Smith through its transition period.

Conversation with incoming RPO CEO Tonya McBride Robles

Mona Seghatoleslami

An interview with the newly named CEO of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Tonya McBride Robles

Photo of Alec Wilder with his arms crossed looking to the right side of the frame, as if in deep thought

Rediscovering Rochester's Alec Wilder

Alex Anderson

Get to know the multi-faceted artist who was one of Frank Sinatra's favorite songwriters.

Hochstein at High Falls Summer Concert Series

Join The Route for live music over lunch on Thursdays this summer at High Falls!

Lilac Fest Lineup Interview w/ Hannah Maier

Hannah speaks to the Rochester Lilac Festival coordinators Dave Drago and Jenny Lomaglio about the upcoming festival and music lineup