I walked into the classroom on my first day of kindergarten, and all I could hear was screaming. Several kids clung to their parents’ legs
It’s a summer party, and everyone has a beer in their hand as they sit around the picnic table. This is great for some, but
As if the bright red exterior and sign with a cartoon wiener dog holding a red hot three times the size of his body isn’t
My daughter’s strawberry-blond waves bounced to the melody of “This Must Be the Place” as she twirled in front of an oversized mirror. The four
When it comes to tourism, the days of rushing through a checklist of must-see attractions are being replaced with “slow travel.” People are choosing to
The population of Rochester surged in the 1920s, fueled by a rapidly expanding industrial base that spanned industries from optics to photography and precision engineering.
In Western New York in the 1790s, food was not simply what people ate. It is how they survived and how they made meaning in
The Rochester Red Wings has a mouth-watering philosophy when it comes to the endless list of food offerings at ESL Ballpark. “Food is fun,” says
Coffee has kept us together. Dave, Grant, and I, professors at RIT, had for many years met regularly for coffee breaks on campus when, in
Opening the door to Don’s Original is like being transported to another time and place. Friendly faces behind the counter welcome you as the nostalgia
The sweetest part of living in Rochester might be its donut shops. Three local favorites draw on rich culinary histories and family wisdom and maintain
Zara Bronwyn has a way of crafting magic. Or at least that’s how it feels when viewing her striking pieces born from a love of
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2026 issue of (585).
Diane Prince to retire after decades in decor Diane Prince was convinced she would retire nine years ago when she decided to close her furniture
Everyone’s heard of food and wine pairings. Why not food and books? After all, a romance novel may conjure up feelings that can only be
When Brian Wilson retired from touring in 2022, Al Jardine, one of the five founding members of The Beach Boys, and Wilson’s backing musicians—now known
Thirty years ago, Dolly Parton launched her Imagination Library in her hometown as a tribute to her father. “He was the smartest man I have
Walking into Silk Bridal Boutique, a longtime fixture on South Clinton Avenue in Rochester, I am greeted by high ceilings, tall casement windows, an ornate
Are you looking for the perfect wedding venue in Rochester or perhaps the Finger Lakes? Or maybe you’re planning a surprise birthday party and want to book a restaurant with a private room? From a rustic barn to an elegant Italian eatery to the grand George Eastman Museum, the Flower City is filled with great …
As I’ve moved into adulthood, I’ve come to appreciate an opportunity to get a group together to celebrate something. Be it birthdays, babies, weddings, or other exciting news, I’m here for it. But these gatherings can also cause stress both in the form of “stuff”—thoughtful gifts and trinkets that you’re not quite sure what to …
During the summer of 1887, Rochester’s population was about 50,000 but rapidly on the rise. Kodak, Bausch and Lomb, French’s, and Sibley’s were all in their infancy. Downtown, where the Erie Canal crossed the Genesee via what is now the Broad Street viaduct, was already densely urban. But only a mile or so to the east, the landscape was still largely rural. …
The Avenue Blackbox has been a special place since opening its doors in June 2018. Now celebrating its fifth season, “The Ave” is a safe and creative performing arts space focused on providing opportunities and experiences within performing and nonperforming career paths. In the last five years, it’s offered affordable and culturally rich experiences created by …
If you’ve recently given up carbs in this bright new year, I apologize in advance. Wildflour probably isn’t for you. But if your resolutions are more open-ended—something sensible, like eating healthier or pursuing happiness—well, keep reading. After visiting the new North Winton Village restaurant, I began to think existential thoughts about pasta and bread. If it’s …
If you’re from Brockport, you probably know about Fannie Barrier Williams. But most of us don’t recognize the name, despite her former status as a national celebrity. Barrier Williams was a suffragist, civil rights leader, orator, and changemaker. She was born and raised in Brockport, and hers was one of the only Black families in the …
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