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IN THIS ISSUE

League night at the Rochester Pinball Collective in The Piano Works Mall

in East Rochester. PHOTO BY MAX SCHULTE

NEWS

BEST OF ROCHESTER: THE RE-ENTRY EDITION

Now that you’ve had time to become reacquainted with all your favorite people, places, and things around town, celebrate them by casting a ballot.

BY DAVID ANDREATTA

RENTING VS. BUYING IN A SELLER’S MARKET

In Rochester’s red-hot housing market, renting is cheaper than buying everywhere. But buying has its benefits.

BY JEREMY MOULE

ARTS

20

ON THE COVER HERB’S HELPING HORN

How a night in jail on bogus charges led RPO trumpeter Herb Smith to mentor young Black men.

BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER

32

DOWN ON THE FARM

Jurassic Farms has become an unlikely woodsy getaway for live music in Rochester.

BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER

12

RETAINING ROCHESTER’S REFUGEES

Advocates for refugees say Rochester has less to offer refugees these days, and hope a new city office can help.

BY GINO FANELLI

36

REVEL IN THE DETAILS REFLECTING WHAT MATTERS

Artist Ong Siraphisut wants you to take a breather on East Avenue.

BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

LIFE

44

WHAT ALE'S ME FOR DOG-DAY DRINKS, TRY BRINDLE HAUS

Looking to belly up to the bar with a furry, four-legged friend? This Spencerport craft brewery is your best bet.

BY GINO FANELLI

48

SUMMER SOUPS

In August, soup is a dish best served cold. Try these three recipes and chill out.

BY JUDA NEVADOMSKI

50 RANDOM ROCHESTER THE PINBALL WIZARDS OF EAST ROCHESTER

Rochester Pinball Collective iss a mélange of analog pleasure in a digital world.

BY DAVID ANDREATTA