COLIN MCCOY

Close out 2013 in an educational way by bringing your kids to the Rochester Museum and Science Center’s Holiday Science & Technology Days this weekend. The event is geared to kids and designed to foster interest in some of the fascinating fields of science. Local scientists and organizations will be on hand to offer demonstrations […]

Celebrate the African cultural holiday of Kwanzaa this year by taking part in a series of special events organized by the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Black to the Future,” which places special emphasis on the role of the black youth in carrying on the African cultural legacies. There will […]

If you’re not already familiar with the Big Wigs, it’s a high-energy, Las Vegas-style impersonation show featuring Rochester drag queens Aggy Dune and Kasha Davis. In their show, Dune and Davis don glamorous outfits and big hair as they hit the stage impersonating a series of iconic divas; think Cher, Tina Turner, Madonna, Joan Rivers, […]

Keep your kids active during the holidays by taking them to the National Museum of Play for the Let’s Move! School Break Week, taking place December 21-31. The week is dedicated to fostering active lifestyles in children and is part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiative to fight childhood obesity. During this week the museum […]

Come out and enjoy a bit of holiday-themed exercise this Saturday, December 21, by taking part in Fleet Feet’s annual Reindeer Run. The Reindeer Run is a unique family-friendly 5K race open to people of all ages. The race starts at the intersection of Pitkin and Broad streets and finishes at National Museum of Play, […]

Get in the benevolent spirit this weekend by catching a performance of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” at the Geva Theatre Center (75 Woodbury Blvd). “A Christmas Carol” tells the story of the spiritual transformation of a wealthy miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who hates Christmas and generally makes life miserable for everyone around him […]

Rochester-based choreographer Garth Fagan has earned international recognition for his work. In fact, in 2012 he was named one of “America’s Irreplaceable Dance Treasures” and his work was recognized as having significantly enriched American cultural influence. Despite all of these accolades, the Garth Fagan Dance troupe hasn’t forgotten its home city of Rochester, and returns […]

Unless you live under a rock — a rock that has no books — chances are you’re familiar with one of Dr. Seuss’ most famous stories, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” What most of us may not be familiar with is the book being turned into live theatrical adaptation. Fans of the book, the classic […]

Although we’ve all heard the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover,” subconsciously, we can’t help but do it anyway. That’s why this Friday, December 6, Writers & Books is doing us all a favor and taking the cover out of the equation by wrapping its books in nondescript brown paper. On the outside […]

First Friday is a citywide gallery night that takes place on the first Friday of every month 6-9 p.m. at several local art venues. The idea is to provide a night that is open and accessible to all who want to come out and engage with Rochester artists and view some of the works being […]

The holiday spirit infects the city of Rochester this week as several events help to kick off the festive season. The Park Avenue Merchants Association will be putting on its annual Park Ave Holiday Open House, which will take place Thursday, December 5, 5-9 p.m. More than 50 Park Avenue businesses open their doors to […]