Guides
Those fine folks at the Federal Reserve are telling us that the recession, depression, or whatever you want to call it, is over. But everywhere you go these days people are talking about doing more with less, about economizing, about minimizing waste. Chefs and foodies are waxing lyrical about cheap
News Articles
Research out of the University of Rochester Medical Center yesterday cautions against the use of common over-the-counter pain relievers just before and right after receiving the seasonal flu shot, since the pain relievers "may blunt the effect of the shot," according to a written statement from URMC. Richard Phipps, professor
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White, Cruz, and Elliott win School Board seats The fight for three seats on the Rochester School Board did, as expected, come down to three candidates: incumbents Van Henri White and Cynthia Elliott, and newcomer Jose Cruz. All three are winners tonight.While there were no upsets, getting
Opinion
This year's election may have been quiet, but next year, when we elect state legislators and a governor, there should be some fireworks. Will it do any good for us to go to the polls? Obviously, we need change. New York, as a recent New York Times editorial put it, "is
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This week's calls to action include the following events and activities. (All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted Students against racism The Princeton Prize in Race Relations was created to recognize the efforts of high-school students who have demonstrated a commitment to improving race relations. The top prize
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IRAQ TOTALS - 4,353 US servicemen and servicewomen, 318 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen, and approximately 93,795 to 102,330 Iraqi civilians have been killed in Iraq from the beginning of the war and occupation to October 30. American servicemen and servicewomen killed October 19 to 27: -- Maj. David L. Audo, 35, Saint
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Just days away from the election, a newly formed organization called Rochester's Future is supporting City School Board member Tom Brennan's effort to save his seat through a write-in ballot. The move puts him in direct confrontation with fellow Board member Cynthia Elliott, who has the Democratic Party's endorsement. Though write-in
CD Reviews
Bassist Stanley Clarke is best known for reinventing the electric bass with Chick Corea's "Return To Forever" in the 1970's. On his excellent new album he displays his mastery of acoustic bass in a more subtle context. His trio includes fellow RTF alumnus and long-time associate Lenny White, whose superb
CD Reviews
On the DVD that accompanies this three-CD career retrospective, the late Nina Simone says she likes to shake people up. With her own compositions --- "Four Women," "Mississippi Goddam," and "To Be Young, Gifted And Black" --- and covers by Bob Dylan and others, she made a career of it.
Family
Let's get this out of the way up front: when it comes to horror movies, I am a great big sissy. We're talking face-buried-in-the-pillow, squeamish little spaz. So it should not come as a big surprise that I've lived my life quite happily avoiding "The Shining" - that is, until
Choice Events
Shakespeare's "Troilus & Cressida" is often referred to as one of the Bard's "problem plays," a tragedy that ventures wildly into unconventional dark comedy. The story takes place in the seventh year of the Trojan War, and just as a love affair between Trojan prince Troilus and his subject Cressida
Choice Events
"A Mermaid's Guide to Living on Land," part of SUNY Brockport's DANCE/Hartwell program, might not deliver exactly what the title implies. But the dance, choreographed by MFA candidate Rebecca M. Sproul, and inspired by mermaids, daffodils, lightning storms, and cowgirls, will bring the audience on the journey of youth through
Choice Events
The Imagination Movers are a self-described combination of the Beastie Boys with a splash of Mr. Rogers. Intrigued yet? The kid-friendly group takes all of the ingredients of children's songs and shakes them up a bit by adding catchy pop riffs and a sound much like an MTV pop countdown.
Choice Events
As daylight hours grow short and Halloween-themed activities grow plentiful, families start to look for kid-friendly trick-or-treating locations. The No. 1 priority is to get the kids into their carefully chosen costumes and set ‘em loose without worrying about their safety. Families can find this and more at TreatFest, an
Choice Events
The 17th Annual Lane Dworkin Jewish Book Festival is a seven-day affair that showcases Jewish authors and books with Jewish content. The event goes beyond your typical book sale to include lectures, book signings, panel discussions (including one on mystery writing), kids events, and much more. Erin Arvedlund (pictured), author
Choice Events
Humans and animals, wild and domestic, have a curious and ever-changing relationship. There's alternately fear, respect, and appreciation between the two worlds. It's subject matter like this - the associations between society and the animal kingdom - that inspired "Animal Logic: Artists Contemplate Creature Kingdoms," an exhibit on display at
Stage
Look out Lestat. Beware Edward Cullen and Bill Compton. A vampire rival has emerged, and he's gliding across the floorboards of Geva Theatre, fanged bared. As Dracula, the prototype for all of today's young vampiric upstarts, Darren Stevenson of PUSH Physical Theatre bestows his considerable gift for movement upon Vlad, imbuing
Music Articles
It was rather blustery outside last Tuesday night, and I was feeling rather un-blustery inside, so I invited Rochester a cappella singing sensations The Bowties to come over. Not only did they eagerly pop over to my Beachwood pad, known to our neighbors as "Disgraceland," but they sang a song
Choice Concerts
Historically speaking, the big band era occurred in the 1930's and 1940's. But try telling that to arrangers like Maria Schneider, Dave Rivello, and Wynton Marsalis, who have all breathed new life into the genre. Rivello may not have the name recognition of the other two, but his music is
Choice Concerts
It amazes me that we can actually see songwriters like Robert Earl Keen. Keen's songs are full of colorful character and a rich narrative that contains no ego or pretense. He takes a backseat to his songs and their stories even though they are, in many cases, his own. The
