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11/24/2025

The Rochester City Ballet will be presenting a special sensory-friendly performance of the Nutcracker on Dec. 7, 11 a.m., at the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua. Free admission is available for adults and children with autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities, and other individualized needs, along with their families and caregivers.

The RCB will also perform the show with Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra on Nov. 26–30 at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre.

11/18/2025

Every year, Rochester hosts the Nitrate Picture Show, a celebration of nitrate film as preserved and protected by the Eastman Museum. This year, writer Sarah Mead provided readers with an inside look. Hear about the history of nitrate, the festival, and the Eastman Archives in the latest issue of (585).

Photos by tomas flint

11/14/2025

Before Wicked was a box office hit, it was a script by Dana Fox. Read all about her story in the latest issue of (585) magazine.

Story by Erin Scherer with photos by Giles Keyte provided by Universal Pictures.

11/11/2025

Speaking of film . . .The Anomaly Film Festival came to a close on Sunday after several days of presenting fabulously spooky and creative genre films at the Little Theatre.

📸 Photos by editorial assistant Elise Williams.

11/10/2025

Gene Smith had a vision of Hollywood in Rochester. Read all about how that vision came to life with help from Kendrick Foxx and Mike Fonte in the latest issue of (585).

Story by Jen Kamish with photos by Renee Veniskey.

11/07/2025

🎧 New Episode Alert!
Author Mackenzie Reed joins That Sounds Terrific in the (585) to talk about her journey from Nazareth College to HarperCollins, her upcoming adult debut novel I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell, and why growing up in the (585) continues to inspire her stories filled with heart, humor, and hijinks.

📚 Tune in now to hear how she turned Rochester roots into bestselling reads! When you are done listening please head to 585mag.com to read our 2024 article about this Reed.

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

🎧 New Episode Alert!
Author Mackenzie Reed joins That Sounds Terrific in the 585 to talk about her journey from Nazareth College to HarperCollins, her upcoming adult debut I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell, and why growing up in the 585 continues to inspire her stories filled with heart, humor, and hijinks.

📚 Tune in now to hear how she turned Rochester roots into bestselling reads!

11/05/2025

Read George Payne’s incredible story about a camera used on the first moon landing—and its development here in Rochester—in the latest issue of (585).

Photo provided by NASA Lunar and Planetary Institute.