It’s an often overlooked fact that playwright Philip Barry (best known for “The Philadelphia Story”) was a Rochester native. But this weekend and next, Screen Plays — a local group that specializes in stage versions of Hollywood’s Golden Age films — brings to life one of Barry’s more popular works, “Holiday.” The plot follows Johnny […]
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The gift of theater
There’s more to holiday-time entertainment than Hallmark Channel movies and antique animated specials. Instead of watching another Christmas movie marathon, why not get out of the house and see a holiday-themed play? The Rochester theater calendar is full of them this month, from old favorites like “A Christmas Carol” and “It’s A Wonderful Life” to […]
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HOLIDAY GUIDE ’11: 2011 Holiday events calendar
COMPILED BY ERIC LACLAIR *NOTE: For additional holiday concerts check the music feature. Ongoing [Exhibit] Annual Holiday Poinsettia Show at Lamberton Conservatory.180 Reservoir Ave. Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturdays until 9 p.m.); closed Christmas Day. $2-$3 (children 5 and under free). 753-7270. Monroecounty.gov/parks. Opens December 2, continues through January 8. [Special Event] Dickens Festival, featuring […]
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HOLIDAY GUIDE ’11: Gifts
BY DEB SCHLEEDE Gift-giving between family, friends, coworkers, and other peers is a large part of the holiday season. At many celebrations, most offices, groups, organizations and families on a budget do a variation of the traditional “get a gift for everyone involved” by implementing a Secret Santa system — also known as Secret Friend, […]
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HOLIDAY GUIDE ’10: Gifts for foodies
BY CAITLIN SHAPIRO Your friend may casually mention that the pumpkin-spice coffee you’re drinking is her favorite, or maybe you notice that your boyfriend is always ordering the same dish at his favorite Indian restaurant because he “can’t get enough of those spices.” Absorb these hints like a sponge and use them to your advantage […]
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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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Fiz – 3.29.06
Happy Eskimo Pie Patent Day! This here internet was supposed to be making my life less stressful, with the online shopping, unlimited information of dubious origin, and free porn. Instead, my agitation is compounding because I’ve just learned that Tweed Day is right around the corner (April 3), yet I’m fresh out! And it’s all […]
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Stonehenge Twinkie pilots
The song goes, “Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat!” But when is the last time you had a goose during the holidays? My family’s tradition was beef fondue on Christmas Eve. Mom would dice up some nice tenderloin, and dad would get the hot oil going. Mom would spread out condiments from which […]
