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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney will perform his new stand-up comedy tour John Mulaney: Mister Whatever on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at CMAC, and presale tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. regular tickets will start Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Gateways Music Festival returned Monday at Hatch Recital Hall at Eastman School of Music to celebrate Black classical artistry. The festival - rooted in the Rochester community - will feature performances Tuesday, today, and Thursday at local venues, including recitals, a brass collective, and a community conversation. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sabrina Bhalla became one of the few Eagle Scouts to earn all 139 merit badges—a rare feat reached by only .1% of scouts nationwide—and she recently joined ARC Rochester to share her achievement. ABC 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 22, Highland Park hosted a walking tour (Gatehouse 2, 10–11:30 a.m.) where residents learned about Frederick Law Olmsted’s design and the role of urban green spaces. On Saturday, volunteers will help plant trees at Macyville Woods in Sodus Point and pot native seedlings at a nursery on Webster Road (both events run from 9–11 a.m.). News 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in North Winton Village met with Mayor Malik Evans (along with RPD Chief David Smith and Sheriff Todd Baxter) at St. John the Evangelist Church on Humboldt Street Monday night to discuss public safety. Officials addressed crime concerns and community improvement plans (including ideas for increased patrols and local programs) during the meeting. News 10
- ➤ Local DMV offices saw a rush as residents gather needed documents to upgrade their licenses to REAL IDs, which are required for air travel starting May 7. The deadline applies only to domestic flights, and applications will still be processed after that day—residents can also visit The Mall at Greece Ridge on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. without an appointment. WXXI News
- ➤ Governor Hochul addressed complaints about the new CDPAP system during her Rochester visit on Monday, saying that issues with website crashes, unreturned calls, and delayed payments emerged after the state selected Public Partnerships LLC following a bid that reviewed over 100 proposals. The governor added that some companies did not share information as required, and the Department of Health set up a hotline (1-833-947-8666) to help caregivers. Rochester First
- ➤ Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans faces a removal hearing after sexual harassment allegations, with a court date set for Oct. 20 that will last about 10 days. Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley filed a petition on April 16 and Town Board members said Evans has not yet finished his required sexual harassment training—reports from 2024 claim he made improper comments toward a female employee. News 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Comedian and cancer survivor Kelly Boehm will perform at The Carlson for 'Sometimes You Gotta Laugh'—a two-day comedy show on Apr. 25 and 26—organized by 13thirty Cancer Connect to mark Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. ABC 13
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Finger Lakes Science and Technology Showcase
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Memorial Art Gallery — Free entry — Engage with cutting-edge research and innovations in science and technology from local universities.
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Local’s Only Silent Disco
7-11 p.m. — Locals Only — $10 presale, $20 door — Dance to local DJs at a unique silent disco experience.
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Archive Ravens
7-9 p.m. — Muck Duck Studio — Free entry — Experience a kaleidoscopic journey through art song, jazz, Latin, folk, and original compositions.
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Adirondack Sunset Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — Rising Storm Brewing Company at The Mill — $37.50 — Enjoy a guided painting experience inspired by the Adirondacks while sipping on local brews.
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Bass Chamber Featuring Crucible
7 PM – 1 AM — Photo City Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience heavy basslines with an epic lineup of electronic artists including Crucible and Two Kind.
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HARDWIRED: Metallica Tribute Concert
7-10 p.m. — Montage Music Hall — All Ages — Experience a tribute to Metallica with an evening of rock and roll.
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Wine Lips Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Bug Jar — Tickets available — Experience the explosive energy of Wine Lips as they debut tracks from their latest album 'Super Mega Ultra'.
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Branford Marsalis Quartet Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Hochstein School — Pre-show drinks at 6:30 p.m. — Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz with the acclaimed Branford Marsalis Quartet.
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Bruce Hornsby & yMusic present: BrhyM
7-10 p.m. — Temple Theater — All ages welcome — Experience the musical journey of Grammy-winning artist Bruce Hornsby alongside the innovative ensemble yMusic.
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Food House Tour
6 PM – 12 AM — Water Street Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience Food House's high-energy performance featuring their new album, 'Two House'.
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