Culture

The Strong National Museum of Play is opening an exhibit celebrating 50 years of hip-hop (born in New York City in the 1970s) and how it inspired joy, play, and fun while creating a new art form. The exhibit, opening August 11 on the museum’s floor, explores the wide-ranging cultural influence of hip hop. Related […]

If you missed todays event, make sure to catch the next one! Wednesday September 27th at Parcel 5, 285 E. Main st. 11am-2pm                               

Saturday, August 5th 2023 11am-8pm MUSIC BY DJ SHAWN ESTRICH ADMISSION: $15 AND FREE FOR CHILDREN 12YO AND UNDER • VIP: $75 TICKET SALES: TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT BEADS AND BANGLES LOCATED AT 733 EAST MAIN STREET, ROCHESTER, NY 14605 AND ONLINE @ HTTPS://ROCABOVE.TICKETSPICE.COM/PAN-AFRIKAN-FESTIVAL

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Tennessee State University will form a men’s club hockey team and become the first historically Black college and university (HBCU) in the United States to offer the sport. University officials made the announcement Wednesday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena along with officials from the NHL, NHL Players’ Association, Nashville Predators and College Hockey Inc., all partners […]

The BET Awards 2023 winners Sunday night included legendary emcee, actor, and songwriter, Busta Rhymes, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Here are some of the winners. Best New Artist — Coco Jones Best Female Hip Hop Artist — Latto Viewer’s Choice Award  — Beyoncé Best Female R&B/Pop Artist — SZA Best Male […]

Irondequoit Juneteenth Celebration (Saturday) The Town of Irondequoit and E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminating Racism and Seeking Equity) are hosting their fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday. The event kicks off with a Youth Basketball Classic at the Irondequoit Community Center at 9 a.m. Then, the Freedom Celebration runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Irondequoit Town Hall […]

Beyoncé just started what some people believe to be the highest-grossing concert run of all-time. Beyoncé could rake in more than $2 billion from her “Renaissance” world tour, which kicked off this week and includes 57 shows, projections show. Source: CBS News