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Before electricity was invented, farmers in peak harvest season worked beyond sunset with help from the light of the full moon. The eponymous “harvest moon” arrives closest to the autumn equinox each year, sitting low in the sky. For many Asian cultures, this moon extends beyond agricultural significance and represents a time for community. On […] The post Rochester’s growing Asian American community hosts third Harvest Moon Festival this weekend appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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Best Of Rochester 2026 has entered the chat. Our annual readers’ poll is a chance to shout out your favorite people, places and things to do. A chance to give recommendations to other CITY readers. A chance to promote your business. And as always, the four finalists in each category are dictated by your write-ins! That’s where […] The post Best of Rochester 2026 write-in nominations are open through Sept. 25 appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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