Warm weather is an invitation to get out of the house and move around, and many of us are eager to take advantage of it. The long days are perfect for long drives outside of Rochester — and there’s plenty to see in do across Western New York. This year’s Summer Guide is meant to […]
Summer Guide
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A weekend trip abroad
For those who find themselves in need of a quick travel fix, we’ve compiled a list of must-dos for a 48-hour weekend at Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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Nine summer concerts worth the trip
Ray LaMontagne, Chautauqua Opera among great shows this summer.
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Service with a smile
If you’re looking for charitable ways to spend the extra hours of daylight, check out these three grassroots organizations.
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Summer 2016 movie preview
While only time will tell if this season can hold up to last year’s, a number of worthy contenders will soon be making their way to air-conditioned theaters across Rochester.
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Park mentality
If you and your canine companion are anything like me and mine, your daily walk routine requires the occasional variety to combat boredom for both of you. Thankfully, summertime offers restless Rochester-area residents myriad options for letting their four-legged friends explore. There are limited spaces available where dogs can roam off-leash, however, so make certain […]
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Warm songs
For lovers of the American musical, this summer offers ample opportunity to break out in song and dance. It’s the spirit of sunlight after a long winter: Just needing to sing. This summer, revisit some cherished classics, or catch a new hit, or discover something lesser known and up-and-coming. Most productions kick off in July, […]
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Inside the bubble
Screams and laughter echo in Cobbs Hill Park on a humid 78-degree Wednesday night. “Aaah!” one woman shouts, running full-speed at another player. “Woah!” the other yelps, flipping over backwards as she falls to the ground, taking a graceful bounce before coming to rest on the grass. But the scene is anything but graceful. About […]
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A classic road trip
If you are hoping to get out of the house while the weather is warm, the summer provides a multitude of classical music events that can all be reached by car in a day’s travel. Some are only an hour away or less, and others: with a little more motivation you can leave home in […]
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Summer spirits
It’s all warm breezes and cold cocktails for the next few months. Whether you’re setting up the bar at home or venturing out on the town, we’ve got some summer cocktails ideas for you to try. We asked a few local bartenders about their favorite warm weather refreshment and have even included the recipes so […]
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Treat me
It’s almost hard to believe that four years have flown by since Catelyn Augustine and Amber Odhner unleashed Eat Me Ice Cream on our city.
