ALEX HERRMANN

It’s no secret that some of history’s greatest writers liked to drink. And though alcohol may have done more harm than good for writers like Hemmingway, Joyce, and Faulkner, a drink, in moderation, can complement good literature. Writers and Books is hosting a pub crawl, bringing literary fanatics to three Rochester bars for drink specials […]

Rochester loves craft beer, and the Flour City Brewers Fest is providing another opportunity to sample some of the area’s at the Public Market. The event offers more than 100 craft beers for tasting, including one-time-only brews created for the event and other hard to find selections. Food will be available for purchase from local […]

Ukiyo-e wood block prints are among Japan’s most iconic pieces of art. Ukiyo-e, which means “pictures of the floating world,” often depicts folk tales, kabuki actors, and striking landscapes. Ock Hee’s Gallery offers an opportunity for Rochesterians to view these rare works of art, presenting an exhibition of some 30 ukiyo-e pieces, created throughout the […]

Shakespeare can be intimidating. Master actors train for years to handle his famous works. But now, a performance of “The True and Tragic Life and Death of Good King Richard III,” a new show based upon Shakespeare’s “Henry VI” and “Richard III” tetralogy of plays, offers even the greenest of thespians a chance to jump […]

This year marks the 75th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz,” and the Fairport Historical Museum will honor the classic MGM film with an exhibition of “Oz” themed collectibles. The items on display come from Museum Director Vicki Masters Profitt’s personal collection, which she began in the 1980’s. The exhibit includes toys, bells, ornaments, books, […]

Whitewater paddling is an experience generally reserved for natural rivers and waterways. But just off of the Erie Canal’s Lock 32, Genesee Waterways Center has turned the lock’s runoff into New York’s only man-made whitewater course. To celebrate the location, the GWC will host Lockapalooza, an annual event that offers a day full of paddling. […]

To celebrate and promote the burgeoning wineries and craft breweries of the Finger Lakes region, the first HopsfestNY and the Sixth Annual Finger Lakes Riesling Festival will take place Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10. This weekend, Nedloh Brewing Company will host HopsfestNY, a new event focused on hops and craft beer. The event’s […]

Three years ago, University of Rochester student Jeffrey Bordeaux was tragically stabbed and killed at a fraternity party. In his honor, the Jeffrey Bordeaux Junior Scholarship fund was organized to both remember Bordeaux and to support members of the community. To support the scholarship, a three-day gaming tournament will be held at A Gamer’s Nostalgia. […]

Comedian Sinbad rose to prominence in the 1990’s with stand-up specials and roles in sitcoms like “A Different World.” Recently, he has portrayed and poked fun at himself in episodes of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “American Dad.” His newest special, “Sinbad: Make Me Wanna Holla,” aired on Comedy Central in early April, and […]