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In our general dissatisfaction with the particulars in our lives, there are countless things we take for granted. Among these are the very basic protections and comforts: a safe place to rest, regular showers, clean clothing and a safe place to keep it, and the resource to feed ourselves
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Oxford Gallery's annual spring exhibit is typically centered around a theme dreamed up by owner James Hall, who then invites artists from the solid pool of talent he represents to create a work under that theme. This year it's "Palimpsest," which literally refers to an antique document, where the
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Next week Rochester audiences will get a taste of the popular improvisational comedy show, "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Well know TV icons Ryan Stiles (of "The Drew Carey Show"), Greg Proops (former host of the UK and US versions of "Whose Line"), Chip Esten (the most musical member
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If you think growing regular plants requires TLC, try Bonsai on for size. Bonsai is the traditional Japanese art of growing and keeping trees in a miniature form in a low, shallow container. This requires expert pruning not only of the branches, but reduction of the roots, as well.
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This may require finding a wooden object to punch repeatedly, but I think we are finally done with snow for the season. It should be safe, if you haven't already, to dig out your vernal duds and spring your bicycle from its wintery holding cell. Springtime also heralds the
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Memorial Art Gallery announced today that it has commissioned a 25-foot stainless steel sculpture by Albert Paley as one of the anchor installations of its planned Centennial Sculpture Park. The new work, titled "Soliloquy," will sit at MAG's Goodman Street entrance, and will be installed next year as the
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Since the days of The Rockers and The Bushwackers, to the onset of the N.W.O. and D-Generation X, wrestling has evolved into a pop-culture oasis. So, if you want some, come get some, of this kayfabed action. Sunday, May 13, 5pm at the Blue Cross Arena (1 War Memorial Sq.)
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If you're an NPR fan, you probably know the name Garrison Keillor. The humorous speaker entertains his audiences with anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon, and "late-life fatherhood" on his nationally syndicated radio show, "A Prairie Home Companion." The show also features
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Dachshund lovers unite! Or really, lovers of all things cute. The 11th Annual Rochester Dachshund Parade will be held in Washington Square Park (180 S. Clinton Ave. at Court Street) on Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m.-noon, and include the parade, songs, and prizes. A donation of $1 is suggested. A
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It can be very difficult for students of the arts to make a smooth transition from education to finding a niche in the work force. A new endeavor, the Emerging Artists Rochester Area College Directing Festival, seeks to bridge the gap between college and professional work for theater artists
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Though his retirement was originally slated for July 31, Dr. Anthony Bannon will end his 16-year run as The Ron and Donna Fielding Director of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film in mid-May. A farewell gala in honor of Bannon will take place at the museum on
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Joining annual programming at Rochester Contemporary, which includes the "State of the City" and "Makers & Mentors" series, is the topical "Work It: Artists Address Labor and Unemployment." This new exhibition is the first in a series that will focus on "national and local artists who document our most
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Tattoos have become more than just a counter-culture trend or a subculture fascination; they're emblems of our personalities and personal pathways worn on the outside. They're our hearts pinned permanently upon our sleeves. They might not be for everybody, but my conservative mother is even considering getting one. Love Hate
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The spring art scene in Rochester adds thesis shows and undergraduate exhibitions to its run of solo and group exhibitions, giving us a peek at what emerging artists have to offer, in addition to what the established art community is up to. The following are a sampling of the
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With the 2012 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival roughly two months away, we're longing for balmy summer nights filled with living music and cold drinks. But how many are aware that Rochester had a thriving jazz-club scene which attracted greats in the 1950's? On Thursday, April 26, the Rochester
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Humanity's unending naval gazing has brought us great and terrible things. In the terrible stack, you have the cultural construct of race, which has been and is used to justify inhuman actions of one group toward another, and has destroyed our communities from their onset. In the good news
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**UPDATE 4/27/12: The pop-up show scheduled for Saturday evening at Rohrbach's Brewery on Railraod Street has been cancelled. Images from the "House of Pictures" will be displayed Saturday, April 28, at Visual Studies Workshop (31 Prince St.) noon-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.** It's not often that a city gets the
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On Saturday, April 21, 2 p.m.-midnight, the 5th Annual ArtAwake will return to its roots, taking place at 97 Railroad Street, attached to Rorhbach Brewery, and just a small jump from the 2008 original location at Station 55. This year, the University of Rochester student-organized creative event will feature
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Prepare to be mesmerized and delighted by vibrant color and grace, because on Sunday, April 22, at 3:30 p.m., Bharata School of Indian Dance & Music will present its annual recital, Bharata Utsav 2012, in collaboration with UnTap'd Rhythm Tap Ensemble. The recital will take place at The Harley
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I don't know if it's because we have a tendency to be more frugal in the winter, or because we're finally emerging from our dens to greet the fresh air and willing to do stuff, but springtime brings a multitude of charitable events and benefit galas. This includes the
