30th Annual Rochester Book Fair, benefits the University of Rochester Libraries: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21, the Student Life Center, St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Avenue. (From 10 a.m.-12 p.m., have up to 3 books professionally assessed for $2 apiece.) Info: 275-4461. Barnes & Noble-Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave (586-6020): Miriam Grace Monfredo signs Children […]
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Theater
Blackfriars Theatre, 28 Lawn St (454-1260; www.blackfriars.org): Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, Oct. 5-26. Dirty Blonde, Dec. 7-29, with performances Dec. 31. Fully Committed, March 1-22. Rags: A Musical, May 3-24, 2003. Tickets: $20-$22; $35 on New Year’s Eve. Bristol Valley Theatre, 151 S. Main St, Naples (374-6318; www.bvtnaples.org): Horseplay!, 8 p.m. Sept. 20-21. In My […]
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Classical music
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Text: Philharmonic Series(454-2100): All concerts at 8 p.m. in Eastman Theatre; pre-concert chats at 7 p.m. Christopher Seaman, conductor, Olga Kern, piano, Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet overture-fantasy, Francesca da Rimini, Piano Concerto No. 1; Oct. 3 and 5. | Voav Talmi, conductor, and Anne Akiko Meyers, violin; Haydn: Symphony No. 96 “The […]
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Families and museums
Text: Center at High Falls, 60 Browns Race (325-2030): Historic district, touring and learning center with orientation to Rochester for groups. Attractions: Original Mill Raceway, Archaeology Site & Giant Waterwheel,“Laser, Light & Fireworks Spectacular!” offered weekends through mid-October, holidays. West viewing deck overlooking High Falls, plus Pont de Rennes Foot Bridge, Granite Mills Park, gift […]
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Music, theater, and art: a season of celebration
It seems entirely appropriate that the publication date of City‘s Fall Guide this year is September 11. In this annual issue, our writers preview the season in music, theater, art, performances, exhibitions, and literature. This year, in lieu of standard previews, we’ve invited the directors of local companies to tell us in their own words […]
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News briefs 9.11.02
I get a kick out of you So you’ve punched out your anger management instructor and you can no longer see you feet. You look like a pansy on an exercise bike and slugging walls just leaves you cold. It’s time to don some gloves and come out swingin’ at the MetroCenter YMCA’s kickboxing […]
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Reader feedback 9.11.02
Our ‘cheap shot’, Fast ferry to doom?, A social contract?, Resisting the war, Looking for leaders, Jazz at Verve…
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Recordings
Chris Arduser Hostage Drummers have a mostly deserved reputation for being knuckleheads. On the other hand, folks come along every now and then who step out from behind the kit to display broad musical gifts made all the more wonderful by the perspective of a percussionist. Levon Helm, Phil Collins, and even Karen Carpenter come […]
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Peace’s progress: one year later
Example for the nations by
Jack Bradigan Spula;
The long, hard road to healing by
Chris Busby
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Festivals
Agricultural Society Fair, Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford (538-6822, www.geneseecountryvillage.org): A country fair, 19th-century style, with food, livestock and crafts. Oct. 5-6. Apple Umpkin Festival, Gaslight Village, Rte, 19 LeRoy (493-3320): Sept 28-29. AutumnFest: “A Celebration of the Earth”: Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford (538-6822, www.geneseecountryvillage.org): nature […]
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Art
Local 1570 Gallery, Valley Manor, 1570 East Avenue (442-8470): “Art for the Soul,” with work by Eve Bothelho, Coral Dalton, M. Wendy Gwirtzman, Raphaella McCormack; opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 20; through Oct. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Art Forum, 494 East Ave (244-8890): “Retrospective,” woodcuts by Jeanne […]
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News briefs 9.4.02
The R.A.T.S. pack Are you between the ages of 20 and 29? Are you sick of sitting home, pulling bongloads, and playing Sega until your thumbs bleed? Tired of the bar scene? Wish you could meet and mingle with people your own age without flunkies from the Zone showing up and trying to give you […]
