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The committee reviewing Rochester's police oversight system has broken up into smaller groups in order to evaluate the process from several different points of view. The governance, police, and community groups will identify strengths and weakness of the oversight system, best ways to address those weaknesses, and then
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This weekend offers several opportunities to get the kids out of the house with family-friendly events offering a little something different. On Saturday, February 11, renowned storyteller Rafe Martin will take part in the Stories and Sundries Fair, a fundraiser Cobblestone School. Martin will give a live performance and sign
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It seems our culture's fascination with vampires will never vanish. Sure, as far as monsters go, they're of the sexier set. But I personally don't get why something that is a literal and metaphoric leech is so damn attractive. Maybe it's that whole "he's powerful, but he needs me" thing.
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Whether you are a multimedia guru or you are still rocking a flip phone, Rochester Community Television has a special event for you. On Saturday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rochester Community Television (21 Gorham St.) is hosting its RCTV SMArtFEST. This free event is an interactive
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Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. And guys, take note: there is more to do with your partner than the standard dinner and a movie. Why not mix things up and check out one of these local Valentine's-related events going on over the next few days? Geva Comedy Improv
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Snow or shine, the 28th Annual Lakeside Winter Celebration will take place on Sunday, February 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Ontario Beach Park (4800 Lake Ave.) and at the Port of Rochester Terminal (located next to Ontario Beach Park). This year's celebration will feature
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No, that isn't thunder you're hearing. It's renowned step-dance troupe Step Afrika!, which will be storming the stage at the Roberts Cultural Life Center at Roberts Wesleyan College (2301 Westside Dr.) on Saturday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. Stepping is an art form developed by African-Americans in the early 1900's
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Pennsylvania-based bluegrass band Cabinet brings its simple and soulful "string theory" to Rochester on Friday in the midst of an extensive East Coast swing. The band's stripped-down sound is a jarring juxtaposition to its usually cacophonous crowd of followers. The group formed in 2006 and in-so-doing brought together multi-talented
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Join the Penfield Symphony Orchestra for a romantic, classical concert just in time for Valentine's Day. The program includes Beethoven's "Egmont Overture," inspired by the 16th Century Count of Egmont of the Netherlands; Mendelssohn's "Hebrides Overture," inspired by Fingal's Cave off the west coast of Scotland; Glinka's "Overture to
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Dennis Mackrel was ready at the age of 19. He moved to New York City and landed a job playing drums in the pit band for "A Chorus Line." He then became the youngest member of the Count Basie Orchestra and the last drummer hired by Basie himself. A
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When it comes to soul-jazz, tenor saxophonist Houston Person has few rivals. He's been at the top of the genre for five decades. Perhaps best known for his work with singer Etta Jones, Person has set the standard for mellow and melodic playing. Over his long career, he's been
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When Pink Floyd played its debut gig in 1966, nobody figured the group would evolve to become one of the most important acts in music history. For good reason, Pink Floyd has inspired countless fans by creating flawless tunes and performances with state-of-the art theatrics, pushing rock and roll
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Bug Jar's Annual Valentine's Day Massacre returns this Saturday with an impressive line-up of local rock, punk, prog, and pop. Rochester quintet The Veins, which showcases a metallic, yet melodic take on heavy rock, is the night's headlining act. But The Emersons, known affectionately as Rochester's Sweatiest Band, should
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This fearsome Philadelphia foursome fuses reggae, rock, and hip-hop into a pulse-pounding stage presence. The band has undergone some line-up changes over the years, but has solidified its spot near the top of a competitive genre. Claiming influences as disparate as The Pixies and Norah Jones, The Movement has
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Wayne Static is best known for fronting industrial-metal band Static-X, which released its seminal album "Wisconsin Death Trip" back in 1999. Static has left the band he started, however, to embark on a solo career, releasing his debut disc, "Pighammer," this past October. The project tells the story of
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During February and March of 2011, the Regional Gallery Directors' Forum - a loosely organized group of local gallery leaders - initiated "Thaw," a series of exhibits held at more than a dozen participating galleries in the Greater Rochester area. The goal was to celebrate the sweet onset of
