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Moreno awarded the George Eastman Award Rita Moreno radiated youthfulness and humor from the stage at the Dryden theater in Rochester. Moreno was answering press questions about winning the 2025 George Eastman Award. The internationally known actor, singer, and dancer held a Puerto Rican flag in one hand and hot chocolate in the other while sporting a sleek black baseball…
4.11.2025
An ominous thump signaled the closing of the trunk above me, encasing me in darkness and an ear-splitting silence. My legs searched into the dark for a more comfortable position, careful not to disturb my cousin Danielle or my little sister, who both lay next to me in the trunk. My body rocks forward with the motion of the car,…
4.11.2025
Holiday lights are twinkling, snow is gently falling, and the time to break out your holiday wardrobe has finally come. Between silly sweaters and cozy fleece pants, it can seem like we have all of our bases covered. But what happens when a holiday party sneaks onto your calendar? While your typical look may be great for an at-home celebration,…
4.11.2025
Book-to-movie/television adaptations are everywhere. Apple TV, Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and Hollywood all want content, giving authors more opportunities than ever to sell their screen rights. Not that the idea of turning a book into a film is new; in fact, Cinderella by Charles Perrault (1697) was turned into a six-minute film by Georges Méliès in 1899. More followed, especially…
3.11.2025
The holidays are fast approaching. That means parties and get-togethers with family and friends from November through January. Which in turn means finding thoughtful, special gifts for those that hold these occasions. While the usual bottle of wine, box of chocolates, or platter of cookies is always appreciated, a handmade gift warms the hearts of both the receiver and the…
3.11.2025
On a recent work trip to Napa, I had the opportunity to meet several winemakers who all had a similar story to share about this historic wine region. Their words hung in the air like those of a poet when they talked about the pride that goes into perfecting their craft. Our group was given a tour at Continuum with…
3.11.2025
Bonnie & Clyde’s duck and chestnut ravioli with red wine, red currants, honeynut squash, and fermented honey We love a wintery moment. But let’s be honest: Everyone and his dog will be Instagramming themselves with knit caps, flannel, and pumpkin spice latte. Our fine city has more to offer than coffee and snow. This year, gather your nearest and dearest…
3.11.2025
Through more than a century of changing names, owners, and renovations, ROC Cinema has always been a community theater. Built in 1914, the one-room movie theater at the corner of Clinton Avenue and Goodman Street in Rochester has led many lives—traditional live theater, decades of the silver screen, and, more recently, the occasional wedding. “We knew when we bought the…
3.11.2025
At 6:30 a.m., Sunday, July 17, 1949, Mrs.Margaret Wagner called Greece Police and said, “A woman is lying in the grass here at Ridge Road opposite Hoover Drive.”  Fifteen minutes later, a small lifeless body was found broken in a gully in front of the Wagners’ house, beneath a fir tree, twenty-nine feet from the road. Today, the location is…
3.11.2025
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To love a car

Crouching down low with skeptical eyes and a furrowed brow, my dad is five minutes into a rigorous inspection when he finds a flaw. “Here,” he announces, dragging the palm of his hand across the rear fender. “The paint doesn’t match up.” It’s like watching a cadaver dog start digging in the woods; I know …

From beekeepers to mead makers

Honestly, I don’t know much about wine. I know I like it. I know I’m a cab sauv girly. I know I’ll drink whatever comes my way. But besides that . . . let’s just say, I’m learning. Honey wine, also referred to as mead, is new to me, and where else to try some …

Immigrant-owned cuisine on the Clinton Avenues

Lined with history and authentic cuisine, the North Clinton neighborhood has been the center of Hispanic culture in Rochester for the past seventy years. The pipeline running through the city and into Henrietta is truly a conduit for international communities.  In the heart of North Clinton, across from St. Michael’s Church, is the International Plaza—a …

Redd Wood in Brighton carves out its own identity

Before Redd Wood opened its doors, general manager Doug Court test-drove every seat in the house, hunting for the best one. Ask him now, and he’s like a proud parent choosing a favorite child. He still can’t pick. But he’ll admit he has a soft spot for the booth by the hearth and the one …

The hidden charm of the Little Finger Lakes

Most people in the 585 area know and love the iconic Finger Lakes—those deep, glacial beauties like Seneca and Cayuga that draw wine lovers, hikers, and vacationers from all over. But if you’ve ever driven down Route 15 or meandered through Livingston and Ontario Counties, you’ve passed by something quieter, closer, and just as captivating: …

A bug for Baja

The Baja 1000 is an annual Mexican off-road motorsport race on the Baja California Peninsula. The race was established by the National Off-Road Racing Association in 1967 as the Mexican 1000. In 1974, the fuel crisis forced cancellation of the event. A new entity—SCORE (Southern California Off-Road Enthusiasts)—was invited to run the event in 1975 …

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