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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
When Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface on July twentieth, nineteen sixty-nine, the world held its breath. The images that accompanied that historic moment—Armstrong’s
When Dana Fox was twelve years old, she picked up the phone book at her mother’s suggestion, looked up the word “theater,” and began calling
Traditional, authentic soup—that’s what I’ve been on the hunt for to warm up with on cooler days—and I think I found my new go-to spot.
It started with a vision. When local media entrepreneur Gene Smith shared his idea for a production facility in Henrietta, longtime colleague Mike Fonte was
I am seated in the balcony of the Dryden Theatre at the George Eastman Museum. The room is full of film aficionados of all ages,
Not all moviegoing experiences are created equal—and that’s the point. Across the (585) area code, independent cinemas, art houses, and drive-ins keep film culture alive
Karen Skuse founded Webber CPA in 2015 as a niche forensic accounting firm. The firm focused on helping government agencies, like law enforcement and Adult
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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