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For so many high-schoolers, prom is a rite of passage in all of its love-filled, well-coiffed, abundantly photographed glory. But for generations of LGBTQ+ youth, prom has been emblematic of an exclusion from a world they could not experience as their authentic selves.
Available to watch by 6/21/26
When Alison Bechdel received a coveted MacArthur Award for her best-selling graphic memoir Fun Home, it heralded the acceptance of LGBTQ+ comics in American culture. From DIY underground comix scene to mainstream acceptance, meet five smart and funny queer comics artists whose uncensored commentary left no topic untouched and explored art as a tool for social change.
Available to watch by 7/1/24
Guest cooks present recipes that are easy on the cook and the pocketbook.
America’s Home Cooking: Easy Recipes for Thrifty Cooking airs Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. on WXXI-TV.
Host Chris Fennimore welcomes guest cooks who present recipes that are easy on the cook and the pocketbook. Used by thrifty gourmets for years, the recipes incorporate simple ingredients to make nourishing family meals. The cooking segments include: “Legumes – Beans and Greens,” “Crockpot Magic – Onion/Cranberry Brisket,” and “Classic Casseroles – Baked Macaroni.”
Photo: Chris Fennimore • Provided by APT
Enjoy these marathons with your favorite CREATE celebrities throughout June!
CREATE Showcases air Fridays from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.
Dancing Around the World – June 6-8
Mickela Mallozzi hits the dance floor in destinations across the globe, turning strangers into friends everywhere she visits. Explore culture through dance with her in a Bare Feet marathon that hops around the world.
Make Your Dad’s Day –June 13-15
In celebration of Father’s Day weekend, we’re putting the spotlight on some of our favorite makers. Let dad sit back, relax, and watch the pros bring new creative projects to life — and maybe even inspire the next item on the list!
School’s Out: Go Travel! – June 20-22
Now that summer is officially here, we are ready to hit the road with the whole family! Join Colleen Kelly and the crew of Outside: Beyond the Lens as they venture to destinations that have something for everyone.
Milk Street Pantry – June 27-29
This weekend’s destination? The Milk Street Kitchen. Whether it’s turning pantry staples into a feast, or recreating cherished family recipes with home cooks, Christopher Kimball and the team have the know-how to help you crack the code to creating culinary masterpieces.
Join the iconic duo and the 500,000 fans who came out for this once-in-a-lifetime concert.
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park airs Sunday, June 2 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV
Join the iconic duo and the more than 500,000 fans who came out for this once-in-a- lifetime 1981 benefit concert for the world’s most famous urban park. The unforgettable performance features the pair’s greatest hits, from “Mrs. Robinson” to “The Sound of Silence” to “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” as well as selections from their solo catalogs, newly arranged with an expanded 11-piece band.
Photo: Garfunkel and Simon
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PBS NewsHour is monitoring the jury deliberations in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump and intends to provide special coverage of the verdict. Coverage will be streamed on NewsHour’s YouTube channel. Link below.
The richly obsessive life and work of renowned autistic artist Gregory Blackstock comes to life, as he uses his art to catalogue and make sense of the world around him. Gregory’s cousin Dorothy helps bring his drawings to the attention of the art world, while the film brings his work to life through hand-crafted animation, drawing you into the unique vision of this singular artist.
Folk and Blues-Infused Collaboration from John Dady & Benny Blue Set to Serenade Rochester at the Hochstein at High Falls Concert Series on Thursday, June 27 at 12:10 pm.
John Dady – one-half of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame inductees The Dady Brothers – brings his unique blend of Irish and American folk music back to Hochstein at High Falls. Joining him for this concert will be Benny Bleu, an award-winning banjo player, songwriter, and singer who is also a member of The Brothers Blue. John and Benny have been friends and musical kin for years. Both are songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, so you can expect lots of spontaneous moments of musical magic.
**Arrive a little early (11:50am) to hear bagpipe music by Jake Kwiatkowski, an instructor at Hochstein.
More about the concert series:
Hosted by Ryan Yarmel of The Route/WRUR 88.5, the concerts begin at 12:10 pm in the outer parking lot at 4 Commercial Street, corner of Browns Race. Please note that this is an alternate location for this summer, due to ongoing construction on the Pont du Rennes.
Concerts take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the rain location will be announced by 10:30 am on Hochstein’s website and via Hochstein’s social media. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating and lunch. Each performance will run approximately 40 minutes.
Hochstein at High Falls concerts are presented by The High Falls Business Association, The Hochstein School, and The Route/WRUR 88.5. The new look for this year’s Hochstein at High Falls concerts was designed by Brandtatorship.
Hochstein at High Falls concerts are made possible by a number of local organizations, including Brandtatorship, LaBella Associates, Monroe Community College, and The Zoghlin Group.
Photo: John Dady & Benny Blue
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