You’re finally in college. You’ve gotten a taste of that independence you’ve been craving your entire teenaged life. Feels good, huh? Well, most of the time it does. Sometimes all the stress of college exams, being away from home, and making new friends makes you wish you were a kid again. While City Newspaper hasn’t […]
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SUMMER GUIDE ’12: Thrills
BY MICHELLE INCLEMA The lazy, hazy days of summer are back. You have three months ahead of warm sunshine, light breezes, and reveling in the great outdoors. But, maybe laying around all day isn’t your thing. Maybe you’re itching to experience the ultimate rush in summer activities by sea, air, and land. Have you always […]
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HOLIDAY GUIDE ’10: Holiday events calendar
COMPILED BY CAITLIN SHAPIRO Below find a list of some of the major holiday happenings in an around Rochester during November and December. For a more comprehensive calendar check the searchable online events section at rochestercitynewspaper.com, or check City Newspaper every Wednesday. NOVEMBER Wednesday, November 17 [ WORKSHOP ] Thanksgiving Centerpiece Class. Use the gatherings […]
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SUMMER GUIDE ’10: Day trips to the west
BY KATE ANTONIADES Splash Lagoon Drive time: 2 hours, 30 minutes This indoor water park spans nearly an acre and boasts a “tropical 84-degree Polynesian atmosphere.” Aimed at water-lovers of all ages, Splash Lagoon offers a lazy river, several different slides and whirlpools, “Paradise Cove” for the over-21 crowd, and “MonkeyShinesIsland” for the park’s youngest […]
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STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE ’09: Underage entertainment guide
BY DEB SCHLEEDE It’s a Thursday night, your homework is done (or can be completely blown off until 10 p.m. on Sunday), and you’re ready to go out. But you’ve been hitting up the same bars, dance clubs, and movie theaters for weeks. These types of places, while fun, can still get boring. Never fear: […]
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ANNUAL MANUAL ’09: Arts & Entertainment
ART You watch them as they strut the stage, bathed in footlights, commanding a scene or captivating a crowd. You listen as they discuss their latest exhibit at a gallery opening, soaking in the praise for their visionary works. You think to yourself, “I could do that.” And if you’ve got the talent, maybe you […]
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ANNUAL MANUAL ’09: Guide to Monroe
Monroe County is about as diverse a community as you can find: a mid-size city, rural areas with orchards and farm markets, suburbs with 20th-century tract houses and shopping malls, and quaint, Victorian villages. The Genesee River and the Erie Canal bisect the county, more or less vertically and diagonally, so geology and history are […]
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ANNUAL MANUAL ’08: A self-guided tour of Rochester
Whether you spend a day exploring one neighborhood, or bounce between several of them, you’ll find that the city of Rochester features a variety of historic places, shopping spots, parks, cultural districts, and nightlife opportunities. Starting out on the far north end of Lake Avenue, this is one route to see the sites, taste the […]
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STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE ’07: Having fun when you’re underage
by Jillian Stevenson Who says you need a 12-pack to have fun? There’s plenty to do around Rochester without an ID or a hangover. Whether you’re all about muscles, music, or mochas, there’s an abundance of opportunities for the under-21 crowd. Rochester is a sports town, and Rochester Red Wings baseball season continues into […]
