Music: Even if you were far away from home or friend or family this holiday season, you still have to chance to be almost home, or at least close to it, tonight. Check out Close To Home (with We Are Defiance opening up) tonight at Water Street Music Hall (204 N. Water St., waterstreetmusic.com) at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon. Tickets cost $10.
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Daily Choices: What to do on Tuesday, January 1
Special Event: Get started on your resolutions! Become a little more cultured, get in shape, or attend a workshop to learn how to do something you’ve always wanted to know more about. Check our calendar online at rochestercitynewspaper.com to peruse the wealth of opportunities Rochester has provided for the fresh new year.
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Daily Choices: What to do on Monday, December 31
New Year’s Eve: New Year’s Eve is finally here! If you are looking for things to do, your first stop should be our fabulous New Year’s Eve guide, which is full of wonderful classes, comedy, parties, and other events you can check out to ring in the New Year. See it for yourself here. Also […]
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Daily Choices: What to do on Saturday, December 29 and Sunday, December 30
Recreation: Get some fresh air this weekend by participating in one of the Genesee Valley Hiking Club’s hikes. On Saturday, December 29, at 11 a.m., meet at the Durand golf course lot for a moderate 6-7 mile hike. If conditions permit, snowshoeing is allowed, but skiing is prohibited. The event has no charge. For more information, call 323-1911 or visit gvhchikes.org. On Sunday, December 30, at 1 p.m., meet at Cobb’s Hill Norris Drive lot for a moderate 3 mile hike. For more info, call 254-4047 or visit gvhchikes.org.
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Daily Choices: What to do on Friday, December 28
Recreation: It’s winter, and we’ve finally got the precipitation to show for it. Take advantage of the recent sky dump by participating in the Moonlight Snowshoe at Helmer Nature Center (154 Pinegrove Ave., Irondequoit) tonight, 7-9 p.m. The cost to participate is $5-$7, and this event is adults-only. For more information, call 336-3035 or visit westirondequoit.org/helmer.htm.
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Video Game Review: Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Whoever first said two is better than one wasn’t talking about “Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.”
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Daily Choices: What to do on Thursday, December 27
MUSIC: It’s always great to see local musicians coming together for a good cause, and tonight you have a chance to give back at X-Fest, a benefit Concert for the victims of the Newtown tragedy at California Brew Haus (402 Ridge Road West). Over ten acts will be there, music starts at 8 p.m. and costs $5, with all proceeds going to the cause.
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Daily Choices: What to do on Wednesday, December 26
SPECIAL EVENT: Explore the holidays this year by attending different Kwanzaa events. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26 visit the Boabab Cultural Center for A Kwanzaa Celebration. 728 University Ave. RSVP by calling 563-2145 or visiting thebaobab.org. On Friday, December 28 check out the Memorial Art Gallery’s Kwanzaa Celebration from 2 p.m. to 4 […]
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Video Game Trailer: Aliens Colonial Marines
Did “Prometheus” get you excited for even more adventure in the “Alien” universe? Well, Sega has released a new trailer for the upcoming game “Aliens: Colonial Marines,” showing off story elements for the upcoming shooter. The game isn’t that far off, and will be launching February 12 in the new year for PC, PlayStation 3, […]
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Daily Choices: What to do on Tuesday, December 25
MUSIC: Most place might be closed tonight, but the Bug Jar (219 Monroe Ave., bugjar.com) is still a-hopping: Tonight you can head down to catch The UV Rays, Rational Animals, and Crimson Cadets. Music starts at 9 p.m., cover runs $6. RECREATION: After sitting around sipping hot chocolate and opening presents up all morning, join […]
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Daily Choices: What to do on Monday, December 24
SPECIAL EVENT: Enjoy classic holiday tunes from favorites like the Mannheim Steamrollers, Vivaldi, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra while watching exciting light displays at RMSC’s Holiday Laser Show. 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. $6-$7. 657 East Ave. 271-4320. rmsc.org. MUSIC: Looking for a place to enjoy a Christmas Eve meal and some music to wash it […]
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Daily Choices: What to do on Monday, December 24
SPECIAL EVENT: Enjoy classic holiday tunes from favorites like the Mannheim Steamrollers, Vivaldi, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra while watching exciting light displays at RMSC’s Holiday Laser Show. 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. $6-$7. 657 East Ave. 271-4320. rmsc.org. MUSIC: Looking for a place to enjoy a Christmas Eve meal and some music to wash it […]
