“I rip and I rhyme, I rhyme and I rip, this is the way that Dylan spits.” That’s an example of a bad rhyme. If you want to hear some good rhymes, then check out BOA Editions’ 16th Annual Dine & Rhyme event, taking place this Sunday, September 29. The event will feature readings by […]
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EXHIBITION | “Aliens and Androids”
We’ve all asked the question at some point: are we alone? Then somebody near you says “I’m right here,” and you give an angry rebuttal on how you were talking about alien life. If the concept piques your interest, the Rochester Museum and Science Center has the exhibit you’ve been waiting for. “Alien Worlds and […]
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REVIEW: The Onion at UR
Two staffers from satirical newspaper The Onion gave a presentation at the University of Rochester’s Strong Auditorium Thursday night, and not surprisingly, hilarity ensued. Head Writer Seth Reiss and Features Editor Cole Bolton discussed the “history” (I use that term loosely) of The Onion, some of the most famous headlines it has printed over the […]
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SPECIAL EVENT | Roc-Con
If you’re disappointed you couldn’t make it to Comic-Con International in San Diego this year, and that tickets are already sold out for next month’s New York Comic-Con in NYC, turn that frown upside down and head to Roc-Con 2013, Rochester’s very own convention. With sci-fi, comics, gaming, horror, and anime, you can let your […]
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SPECIAL EVENTS | Play Ball/Roaring 20’s Ball
Looking for a big night out? This weekend there are at least two balls taking place in Rochester. They’re very different in scope, but both offer up a certain bit of nostalgia and activities that should make for a memorable evening. The Roaring 20’s Ball by local dance group Groove Juice Swing is the perfect […]
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CALENDAR: Special Events Guide
Summer may be over, but it’s not time to head indoors yet. Rochester has plenty of events to keep you busy through the fall. In fact, there are so many that we couldn’t possibly fit them all in one place. This listing of events — running roughly through the holidays — will get you started, […]
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FESTIVAL | First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival
The Rochester Fringe Festival returns this week, and for Year 2 it’s bigger and better. This year’s festival has been expanded from five days to 10 after the big success of last year’s inaugural fest. Like they say, double your pleasure, double your fun. This year’s festival will run Thursday, September 19, through Saturday, September […]
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COMEDY | The Onion
“Area college students to attend seminar held by greatest newspaper ever.” No, that’s not a real headline, but it may just be how the people over at The Onion would put it if they got the chance. America’s Finest News Source is coming to the University of Rochester, and you don’t want to pass up […]
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SPECIAL EVENT | It’s a Jungle Out There!
As the fall season rapidly approaches, you have to get as much out of the remaining non-snow days as you can. Get in some last-ditch nature by attending the Rochester Garden Club’s “It’s a Jungle Out There” event, being held this week at Seneca Park Zoo. There will be dozens of zoo- and animal-inspired flower […]
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SPECIAL EVENT | Cork & Fork
How do you make the region’s largest culinary showcase even better? By adding beer and a cooking competition. That’s exactly what the organizers of the 4th Annual Finger Lakes Cork & Fork decided to do this year. Head out to Seneca Falls and take part in this two-day culinary celebration that is sure to cause […]
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ART EVENT | Artist Row
Do you enjoy live entertainment like musicians, dancers and singers? How about art? Free stuff? If you answered yes to any of the above, check out the 9th Annual Artist Row at the Rochester Public Market (280 N. Union St.) on Sunday, September 15. If you answered no, go anyway and have your mind changed. […]
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SPECIAL EVENT | City Newspaper’s South Wedge-Ucation
It’s time to get Wedge-Ucated again. Make a stop in the South Wedge neighborhood Thursday, September 12, where City Newspaper will be putting on its annual South Wedge-Ucation event. If you’re like every person ever and you like a good deal, this is one event you don’t want to miss. Merchants in the Wedge will […]
