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Abilene Bar & Lounge, the downtown Americana club known for its cozy vibes and robust live-music programming, is set to close in mid-November, owner Danny Deutsch announced today.

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The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival kicks off September 15. It’s one of the largest Fringe fests in the country, and it happens right here for 12 days each year. But with more than 700 shows, it can be tough for attendees to choose what to experience. Pro tip: there’s a handy show finder rig...

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 box office. The film grossed just shy...

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.

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From the classroom to the stage, Rochester’s fall dance season puts students, teachers and storytellers in the spotlight. Academic faculty including University of Rochester’s Missy Pfohl Smith and Anne Wilcox, are presenting original work, while students take the stage alongside professionals at Rochester City Ballet and Roc City Circus. Add in Rochester staples like Garth F...