“RuPaul’s Drag Race”: Rating the “All Stars” cast
This fall, a historic decision will impact the future of this nation, and possibly the world. No, not the presidential election. We’re fucked no matter who takes that. I’m talking about who will ultimately be crowned the winner of “RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race,” which brings back a dozen of the baddest bitches from the…
CONCERT UPDATE: All Time Low, Foam N’ Glow Party, Melissa Etheridge
[ Pop/Rock ] All Time Low Saturday, October 13. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water St. 7 p.m. $20-$22. 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com. [ DJ/Electronic ] Foam N’ Glow Party Saturday, October 13. Main Street Armory, 900 E. Main St. 6 p.m. $25-$40. 232-3221, rochestermainstreetarmory.com. [ Pop/Rock ] Melissa Etheridge Sunday, October 28. Auditorium Theater, 885…
NEWS BLOG: HBO documentary showcases gay activist Vito Russo
Vito Russo is not a household name. He’s not even well known in the gay community, though he should be. The gay activist, who died in 1990 of AIDS, was extremely influential in getting mainstream media to change its approach to covering LGBT issues. “Vito,” a new documentary for HBO, aired for the first time…
CONCERT REVIEW: Helmet, Anchorage Nebraska, John Coles
There is no mistaking the power of New York City’s Helmet, the now-legendary heavy outfit fronted by its lone original member, guitarist-vocalist Page Hamilton, and featuring a constantly revolving cast of other members. This in-flux line-up has never been a problem for Page, as I’ve seen Helmet three times now and his attack is still…
Eastman Young Artists Piano Competition Finalists Announced
Take it from me, sports fans: the Olympics have nothing on the finalists in the Eastman Young Artists International Piano Competition. After four straight days of preliminary rounds, the field of 20 contestants has been narrowed to five finalists. Rehearsals for the final round began in earnest today with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (Neil Varon,…
“Project Runway” Season 10, Episode 3: From Cheesy to Frumpy
I feel like I may be jinxing this, but we’re three episodes in and I am still really enjoying this season of “Project Runway.” To me it feels more like the fabled seasons of yore, with some really talented designers surrounded by people who are, let’s face it, reality-TV hangers-on. At least half of the…
NEWS BLOG: URMC study supports PSA use
Many men 50 and older are bobbing and weaving their way through the PSA debate that started a couple of years ago. The prostate-specific antigen test is widely used to screen men for prostate cancer, but a number of studies have raised questions about the value of the PSA test. And last year, the US…
The Italian-American experience
Benedettos, World Famous Sauerkraut Festival, Thursday Teas at Sonnenberg Gardens, 20th Annual Glorious Garlic Festival, Finger Lakes Cheese Trail, Casa Larga’s “Worldly Approach To Wine,” and openings
POLITICS: Cruz, Lightfoot petitions are valid
The county Board of Elections has ruled that the candidate petitions submitted by Jose Cruz and John Lightfoot are valid. The petitions were challenged by Ruth Brooks-Ward, a known associate of State Assembly member David Gantt. Cruz and Lightfoot are challenging the incumbent Gantt, setting up a three-way Democratic primary for the Assembly seat. But…
CLASSICAL PREVIEW: Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival
Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival 10th Anniversary Grand Finale w/Manhattan Chamber Orchestra Saturday, August 4 PennYanAcademy, 1 School Drive, Penn Yan 7:30 p.m. | $20 (students free) | 315-536-0383, FingerLakes-Music.org “It’s their 10th anniversary, and Richard decided that we’re going to cut loose,” says Julia Figueras about her upcoming performance with the Finger Lakes Chamber…
THEATER REVIEW: “The Tribute to Sir Elton John & Billy Joel: Through the Years”
“The Tribute to Sir Elton John & Billy Joel: Through the Years” Through August 11 GevaTheatreCenter, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Tickets start at $25 | 232-4382, gevatheatre.org Tribute shows dedicated topopular musicians are nothing new — I remember seeing “Beatlemania” when I was barely a teenager. The show currently on the Geva Mainstage, “The Tribute to…
MOVIE REVIEW: “The Watch”
“The Watch” “The Watch” (R), directed by Akiva Schaffer Now playing Although obviously purely coincidental, the release of “The Watch” resonates disconcertingly with the recent occurrence in Florida, where a self-styled neighborhood watchman fatally shot a black teenager. The picture actually bases its action and meaning upon some of the apparent motivations of the accused…
