The First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival announced last night that it will be returning for a second year this fall, and has also expanded how long the festival will run for. The dates this year are September 19-28, expanding from the five day long festival that it was in 2012 into a ten day long showcase that now spans two weekends.
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CLASSICAL | RPO: Mozart and More
Wolfgang is in the house this weekend, as guest conductor Yoav Talmi comes in to lead the RPO through a Mozart-inspired selection of works. Jennifer Higdon’s “Machine” leads off the program, just before Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 1.” RPO Principal Trombonist Mark Kellogg will be taking the lead on Larsson’s Concertino for Trombone, all leading up […]
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Video Game Trailer: Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon Multiplayer
First it had it. Then it didn’t have it. Then it had it again. Whatever the mix up was, it turns out that, yes, in fact, the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title “Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon” does have multiplayer, and it looks pretty cool.
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Daily Choices: What to do on Tuesday, January 22
Corrected 1/22/13 1:39 p.m. to reflect that 2 Pages/2 Voices” will take place at Writers & Books, not Geva.
Theater: Writers & Books and Geva Theatre Center will present “2 Pages/2 Voices,” an evening of short story plays written by area writers and read by area actors. The event will be held at 8 p.m. tonight at Writers & Books (740 University Ave.), and is free to attend. For more information, call 473-2590 or visit wab.org.
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Daily Choices: What to do on Monday, January 21
Spesh: A variety of lectures, film, and events will be held today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and his crucial legacy. Events take place at universities and cultural institutions throughout Rochester. For highlights, check out our choice event on MLK Jr. Day events and for more events, visit our online calendar and search […]
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Daily Choices: What to do on Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20
Kids: This weekend, The Strong National Museum of Play (1 Manhattan Square) will present a new exhibit, Lego Travel Adventure. The opening weekend event takes place Saturday, January 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, January 20, 1-4 p.m., and the show continues through May 12. The exhibit is included in regular admission ($11-$13); for more […]
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“American Idol” 2013, Episode 2: Do you have a girlfriend?
Back pinch hitting the good old “American Idol” blog for Eric, who was only pulled away from the line of duty because he had to fight cave trolls to move apartments or something silly like that. I watched the first episode with the master of Idol ceremonies himself, but tonight, the show headed to Chicago, the windy city, for the judges to be blown away(Oh come on Idol, that’s the best you can do?). Nicki Minaj must have decided that she couldn’t leave home without her cheetah print police hat (and who can these days?), and Keith Urban continued to be the buffer (Or as he said, the scratching post, burn!) between her and Mariah Carey. Meow ladies, meow.
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Daily Choices: What to do on Friday, January 17
Film: The Baobab Cultural Center (728 University Ave.) will host a screening of “Color Adjustment” tonight at 7 p.m. The film traces 40 years of race relations through the lens of prime time entertainment, scrutinizing television’s racial myths and stereotypes. A discussion will follow the screening. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Call 563-2145 or visit thebaobab.org for more information.
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Daily Choices: What to do on Thursday, January 17
Music: Coming to Rochester from Israel by way of L.A., Infected Mushroom is here to infect you — with the beat. Side effects may include unconsciously doing the “Night at the Roxbury” thing. Mushroom has been consistently rated one of the top acts in the EDM scene. As self-proclaimed purveyors of psychedelic trance, the act presents a light-and-sound extravaganza meant to confuse the senses. Infected Mushroom performs Thursday, January 17, 9 p.m. at Main Street Armory, 900 E. Main St. $20. 232-3221, rochestermainstreetarmory.com.
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Daily Choices: What to do on Wednesday, January 15
RECREATION: Rise early to take part in the Bear Hollow Trail Trek at Letchworth State Park in Castile. The hike takes place at 10 a.m., and is free to participate, but the park charges an $8 parking fee. Bring a lunch and spend the day in the gorge-ous outdoors. For more information, call 493-3625.
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Video Games: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Trailer (Wii U)
Capcom announced today a released date for the awaited return of the Monster Hunter series, “Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate,” for the Wii U and the 3DS. The game will hot both systems on March 19, but if you just can’t wait to sharpen your sword, you can check out all the pretty monster hunting action […]
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Daily Choices: What to do on Tuesday, January 15
Spesh: Attend tonight’s Monthly Meeting of the Mineral Section of the Rochester Academy of Science and you’ll hear what RIT’s Dr. Tony Vodacek has to say about “Remote Sensing of Geohazards in the African Rift Valley.” The meeting takes place 7-9 p.m. at Brighton Town Hall (2300 Elmwood Ave.) and visitors are welcome. For more information, call 288-5683, email mineralvp@rasny.org, or visit rasny.org/mineral.
