Malakai Seymore-Lott (7) gets his hair cut by Sabrina Tirado at Andre’s Barbershop on Portland Avenue during a Cuts for Peace event in Rochester, N.Y. on Jul. 10, 2023. The event was to spread messages about stopping the violence that swarms Rocheste

Malakai Seymore-Lott (7) gets his hair cut by Sabrina Tirado at Andre’s Barbershop on Portland Avenue during a Cuts for Peace event in Rochester, N.Y. on Jul. 10, 2023. The event was to spread messages about stopping the violence that swarms Rochester in the hottest times of the summer every year and instead spread hope throughout the community. The event gave free hair cuts, food, and toys.

Druex Sidora, newly crowned “2021 Best Dancing Queen Of Baltimore”, collects tips from audience members during a performance in the “From Mama With Love” drag show in Chautauqua, N.Y. on Aug. 1, 2022. Drag performers lip sang and danced as a part of

Druex Sidora, newly crowned “2021 Best Dancing Queen Of Baltimore”, collects tips from audience members during a performance in the “From Mama With Love” drag show in Chautauqua, N.Y. on Aug. 1, 2022. Drag performers lip sang and danced as a part of the program organized by the LGBTQ and Friends Group at Chautauqua Institution.

A motorcyclists begins his ride during a 9/11 Tribute Ride in Rochester, N.Y. on Sept. 10, 2022. This ride marked the 21st anniversary of the ride. The “motorcycle-only ride” is reported by the organizers of Operation Patriot as “one of the largest p

A motorcyclists begins his ride during a 9/11 Tribute Ride in Rochester, N.Y. on Sept. 10, 2022. This ride marked the 21st anniversary of the ride. The “motorcycle-only ride” is reported by the organizers of Operation Patriot as “one of the largest parade-style rides in New York State”.

Judith Gohringer, abstract painter, stands in her workspace at the Anderson Alley Artist Studios in Rochester, N.Y. on Oct. 11, 2022. Gohringer’s work has been influenced by her interest in mid-20th-century contemporary artists.

Judith Gohringer, abstract painter, stands in her workspace at the Anderson Alley Artist Studios in Rochester, N.Y. on Oct. 11, 2022. Gohringer’s work has been influenced by her interest in mid-20th-century contemporary artists.

Des Gilbert, left, and Mike Henry, right, kiss as people dance during a party organized by Juice Box at Photo City Music Hall in Rochester, N.Y. on Sept. 4, 2022. Juice Box is a company that organizes inclusive queer dance parties in Rochester.

Des Gilbert, left, and Mike Henry, right, kiss as people dance during a party organized by Juice Box at Photo City Music Hall in Rochester, N.Y. on Sept. 4, 2022. Juice Box is a company that organizes inclusive queer dance parties in Rochester.

Folk singer, Adrianna Noone, plays her guitar in Rochester, N.Y. on Mar. 24, 2024.

Folk singer, Adrianna Noone, plays her guitar in Rochester, N.Y. on Mar. 24, 2024.

Jan Hewitt Towsley, a traditional and contemporary weaver sits at her loom at the Anderson Alley Artist Studios in Rochester, N.Y. on Oct. 11, 2022. Towsley opened her studio at Anderson Alley in 1989.

Jan Hewitt Towsley, a traditional and contemporary weaver sits at her loom at the Anderson Alley Artist Studios in Rochester, N.Y. on Oct. 11, 2022. Towsley opened her studio at Anderson Alley in 1989.

Maggie Dempsey stands adorning the sashes of her previously held pageantry titles in Rochester, N.Y. on Oct. 7, 2022. Dempsey held titles such as "Miss Rochester", "Miss New York", and "International United Miss".

Maggie Dempsey stands adorning the sashes of her previously held pageantry titles in Rochester, N.Y. on Oct. 7, 2022. Dempsey held titles such as "Miss Rochester", "Miss New York", and "International United Miss".

Kathy De Winds (left) watches as Linda Barber (right) hits a golf ball during a 18 Hole Couple’s Tournament at the Chautauqua Golf Club in Chautauqua, N.Y. on July 24, 2022.

Kathy De Winds (left) watches as Linda Barber (right) hits a golf ball during a 18 Hole Couple’s Tournament at the Chautauqua Golf Club in Chautauqua, N.Y. on July 24, 2022.

Shayna Kiblin (CQ), a fiber and installation artist, sits for a portrait with her installation “Pillow Princess” at the RIT City Art Space in Rochester, NY on April 15 2022. Kiblin’s work focuses on themes around identity, “Pillow Princess” specifica

Shayna Kiblin (CQ), a fiber and installation artist, sits for a portrait with her installation “Pillow Princess” at the RIT City Art Space in Rochester, NY on April 15 2022. Kiblin’s work focuses on themes around identity, “Pillow Princess” specifically explores ideas about lesbianism.

Chautauqua School of Dance students rehearse a dance from “Black Swan” in the Carnahan-Jackson Dance Studio at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, N.Y. on Aug. 3, 2022. Dancers were directed by Julie Kent, the Artistic Director of The Washingto

Chautauqua School of Dance students rehearse a dance from “Black Swan” in the Carnahan-Jackson Dance Studio at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, N.Y. on Aug. 3, 2022. Dancers were directed by Julie Kent, the Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet, in preparation for a joint performance with the Chautauqua School of Dance and The Washington Ballet on Aug. 13, 2022.

A multiple exposed image shows Isabella LaFreniere and Chun Wai preforming “This Bitter Earth”, a dance choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, at the Alumni All-Star Ballet Gala in Chautauqua, N.Y. on July 6, 2022. in the Amphitheater.The Alumni All-

A multiple exposed image shows Isabella LaFreniere and Chun Wai preforming “This Bitter Earth”, a dance choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, at the Alumni All-Star Ballet Gala in Chautauqua, N.Y. on July 6, 2022. in the Amphitheater.The Alumni All-Star Ballet Gala invited professional dancers, who were past students from the Chautauqua School of Dance, to preform at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater.

Penfeild cheerleaders huddle together during the award ceremony of the Section V cheerleading championship as other teams gather around, Oct. 30, 2021 at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. The Penfeild team placed first in the compet

Penfeild cheerleaders huddle together during the award ceremony of the Section V cheerleading championship as other teams gather around, Oct. 30, 2021 at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. The Penfeild team placed first in the competition.

A participant of the 11th Annual Rochester Triathlon bikes by crowd members during the race in Rochester, N.Y. on Aug. 27, 2022. The swimming portion of the triathlon was canceled leaving participants to run and bike either an “Intermediate Distance”

A participant of the 11th Annual Rochester Triathlon bikes by crowd members during the race in Rochester, N.Y. on Aug. 27, 2022. The swimming portion of the triathlon was canceled leaving participants to run and bike either an “Intermediate Distance” or “Sprint Distance” triathlon.