The month of February provides opportunities to celebrate St. Valentine, Body Awareness Month and, perhaps, new and exciting ways to make sure your needs are being met. You may find yourself in the company of someone who you wish to celebrate with, and part of that equation may include breasts. You may have them, have […]
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REVIEW | ‘Wuthering Heights’
This uneven (Heath)cliff’s notes adaptation hits some hot highs.
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6 local ways to love yourself
Self-love is a concept that is thrown around so casually and frequently these days it can sometimes feel meaningless. But I place firm stock in it, manifesting it through self-kindness, putting less pressure on yourself and not only accepting, but embracing your imperfections. Truly loving yourself means exploring who you are down to the core and […]
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Rom-com roll call for V-Day (or any day) viewing
I was 8 years old when I first saw Rob Reiner’s “The Princess Bride,” a romantic comedy wrapped in the trappings of a fantasy, to delight young girls and fool young boys for decades to come. It paved the way for a life where part of my brain is always thinking about Shopgirl and NY152 […]
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Applications open February 17 for the 15th annual ESL Rochester Fringe Festival
Performers are invited to submit their shows through March 11 for the multidisciplinary fest, which takes place September 15-26.
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REVIEW | ‘Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune’
Some plays focus on the larger-than-life: think Shakespeare’s kings, witches and battles. Other plays are mundane and true-to-life: think conversations about farts, radio requests and getting to know your coworkers. “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” is solidly in the second camp. Out of Pocket, Inc. lovingly stages this 1980s romantic comedy at […]
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Innovative Field to become ESL Ballpark this season
ESL will pay Monroe County $550,000 in the first year of the contract, with a 2% increase each year.
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REVIEW | ‘Blanket’ by Shep Treasure
Indie artist Shep Treasure’s second full-length album, “Blanket,” feels like taking a walk after a blizzard, leaving the house for a world sheathed in layers of pearl grey and reflected sunlight. Sabrina Nichols, the primary creative force behind the band’s name, wrote “Blanket” after moving back to her native Rochester from Brooklyn. Nichols takes charge […]
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A therapist’s tips for sexual wellness, intimacy and empowerment
It’s not always easy to talk about sex. Some might say the discussion of sex is wholly unsexy and best left alone. Eleni Economides talks about it every day. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, an AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) certified sex therapist and a sexual wellness and intimacy […]
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Fanning the flames of romantasy in Rochester
As a young girl, Myla Rose kept a life-sized cardboard cutout of Legolas from ”The Lord of the Rings” in her bedroom. She spent hours reading fantasy novels or playing “RuneScape” on dial-up internet under his watchful gaze. These early obsessions grew into “Skyrim” marathons and Renaissance festival outings, cosplay and even fantasy “fae” balls. Threaded through […]
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REVIEW | ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’
“The Voice of Hind Rajab” worked last year’s festival circuit with no distributor but plenty of A-list support (Brad Pitt, Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix all ended up boarding the film as executive producers). When it debuted at the Venice Film Festival in September, writer-director Kaouther Ben Hania won the Grand Jury Prize (considered the […]
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Mutoscopes provided a window into the risqué
The year is 1900. You’re a Rochester boy old enough to ride the streetcars, and you’ve got a few nickels in your pocket. Where to go? There’s the ballpark on Culver Road or the races at Driving Park. You could ride up to the beach if the weather is good, or down to the South […]
