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The time has come to unveil the Best Of Rochester 2026 finalists! After 15,492 submissions — including laugh-out-loud write-ins, several three-way ties and more than a few surprises (always) — voting is now open for the final round in 156 categories. Vote HERE until Friday, Nov. 27 at midnight. If you’re a finalist, you can […] The post Vote for the Best Of Rochester 2026 finalists appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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Jay Lincoln, the local artist whose vibrant and dynamic paintings and caricatures decorated the city’s bars and coffee shops, has died at age 60. He posted on Facebook about his prostate cancer diagnosis in early 2025. Lincoln worked in caricature, presenting faces with exaggerated features that brimmed with motion. He painted local fixtures and celebrities, […] The post Artist Jay Lincoln, whose caricatures captured Rochester, has died appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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