NYLON – Scottsville is left with the treasured memory of one of its absolute greatest craftsmen: the internationally renowned but locally cherished Wendell Castle. According to a press release from RIT, where he was an 'Artist in Residence,' Castle passed away at his home in Scottsville on Jan. 20 at age 85. RIT called Castle the 'much-celebrated American designer and craftsman who invented a completely new way of designing and constructing … [Read more...]
RIT ROTC Volunteers Choose National Warplane Museum for Grad Ceremony
GENESEO – When RIT ROTC students first volunteered at the National Warplane Museum over this past winter, they instantly found themselves enveloped in the airplanes and culture of WWII. Commissionees Sarah Brown, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Matthew Frizzell, Benjamin Grimsley, Christopher Gullo, Benjamin Kraines, Eric Reese, Alex Resnick, and Wayne Starr at first helped with paperwork and office work at the museum, but after a few visits couldn't … [Read more...]
Local band The Reactions, brings a unique sound to Rochester
The Reactions are a modern rock band formed between classes at RIT. The current trio began in May 2012 and includes locals Peter Goebel - Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keyboards (Rush, NY), Mitch Bennett - Guitar, Bass, Vocals (Rochester, NY) and Cam Hebda - Drums (Avon, NY). "What I enjoy most is performing for our fans on stage - there is nothing better than creating a high energy sound environment where people get the chance … [Read more...]