Jason Silverstein

Shakespeare posed the ultimate question of all theater — indeed, of all literature and life itself — when he had Hamlet ponder, “To be or not to be?” But Irish playwright Lennox Robinson came close with the decidedly less eloquent “Is Life Worth Living?,” the title of his classic 1933 play, which will be revived […]

Film: Have you been hoping for a global-warming film that’s a little more insightful than a disaster blockbuster like “The Day After Tomorrow,” but also a little more exciting than a PowerPoint presentation by Al Gore? Then “Chasing Ice” might be the cinematic event for you. The documentary follows National Geographic photographer James Balog and […]

Special Event: Nowadays, Pittsford residents are faced with the ultimate culinary decision: are they Wegmans people, or are they Trader Joe’s people? But the people of Pittsford, and every other part of Rochester, can put these differences aside for the Rotary Club of Pittsford’s annual fundraising event, A Taste of Pittsford, which will be held […]

Art: Think that griptape, skateboards, bikes, and rollerblades can’t be used to make art? Take some advice from name of Roc City Skatepark’s annual art show and sale: Get a Grip. The show features locally made artwork that was created with skating materials. It runs from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Yards (50-52 Public Market), and is free. Visit attheyards.com for more info and events.

We all know a beautiful garden when we see one. But there’s more to those gardens than meets the eye. They can represent artistic expression, provocative personal statements, and profound connections between the human arts and the natural sciences. Three guest speakers will open your eyes to what you’ve been missing in nature at the […]

The theater has the power to lift our spirits, to carry us away with its magic, to enchant us with gorgeous sets and wonderful songs. It also has the power to gross us out and scare the crap out of us. If you prefer fake blood to fables and fairy tales, you’re in luck: There […]

Recreation: Forest bathing – otherwise known as shinrin-yoku in its native Japan – is, well, sort of just what it sounds like: A soothing walk through a forest, while breathing in organic substances, called phytoncides, which further the relaxation. Sounds lovely, no? Dr. Les Moore, the Director of Integrative Medicine at Clifton Springs Hospital, will lead a free forest bathing walk at 7:30 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County (249 Highland Ave.). Call 414-6511 for more information, or visit mycce.org for other events.

There’s only one drink that’s appropriate to have before (or during) this comedy show: scotch. Texas-born comedian Ron White famously downs a few glasses of his favorite drink during all of his stand-up sets — sometimes while making his way through a cigar, too. But drinks and smokes aside, White is also famous for his […]

The Genesee Valley Nordic Ski Patrol is a group of volunteers who spend every weekend monitoring the Rochester Museum and Science Center’s Cumming Nature Center to ensure the safety of skiers. They deserve some recognition, and there’s no better way to honor these volunteers than with…hot dogs. That’s the idea behind Nordic Hot Dog Days, […]