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Despite his nasty intentions, the ill-tempered Grinch remains a loveable holiday icon. He's had quite a career, from the original Dr. Seuss children's book, "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," the classic animated film adaptation from the 1960's, and the Jim Carrey live-action movie from earlier this decade. Each version offers
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Radio station WDKX looks to celebrate the youth of Rochester and the spirit of the season through the WDKX Holiday Step Jam, an evening slated to have national recording artists share the bill with several area step teams. Nationally acclaimed hip-hop/R&B artists will perform, including The New Boyz (of the
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Many of us would like to block out the egregious interim jobs we had to endure as a young 20-something. But writer and comedian David Sedaris ironically launched his career by recounting one of his prior jobs, a Christmas elf at Macy's department store in New York City. In his
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The nonprofit organization TYKEs (Theatre Young Kids Enjoy) is dedicated to theater that makes children simultaneously learn and laugh. To kick of its latest season, TYKEs will present "Click, Clack, Moo," an adaptation of the award-winning children's book by Doreen Cronin. The musical entertains and educates, following Farmer Brown while
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Every facet of the holiday seems larger than life in the avant-garde, wild, and lavish production "Cirque Dreams: Holidaze." Fusing the art of European cirque-style performance with American circus and Broadway flair, the production is an extravagant, theatrical spectacle of balancing acts, skillful marches on thin wires, elaborate dances, and
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After a successful showing last year, the RPO's orKIDStra series brings back the European holiday classic "The Snowman" for another show in 2009. The animated film based on the book by Raymond Briggs will screen as the RPO, conducted by Michael Butterman, will perform the whimsical score live; this year
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Mayor Duffy will officially kick off the holidays in Rochester with the lighting of the Liberty Pole Saturday, December 5. And after the switch is thrown, this year's event will afford plenty of fun for the family. At the Sibley Building, located at corner of Main and Franklin streets, you can
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Now in its 28th year, the Metro Justice Alternative Fair is a way to diverge from the commercial side of the Holiday by purchasing crafty, original gifts while supporting social justice, sustainability, and community awareness. Hundreds of fair-trade, earth-friendly, and locally made items will be for sale, such as hand-crafted
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You don't have to follow the stand-up circuit to know that Dane Cook has made quite a stir in the comedy world since his original debut on Comedy Central back in 1998. In addition to his best-selling comedy albums, he has transitioned to full-fledged movie star, scoring major roles opposite
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This year, it's all about finding the perfect gift while saving on some green. If you've had your eye on any particular items from the stores on Park Avenue, venture out to the business district's Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 3. More than 50 Park Ave businesses will offer
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Now in his early 70s, comedian and activist Bill Cosby is still performing to sold-out venues and keeping his name fresh in the list of legendary funnymen. Throughout his career, Cosby has pushed many boundaries, becoming the first black actor to perform in a starring role on network television, and
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The term "craftivism" comes from Betsy Greer, a writer who in 2003 envisioned an environment where art could speak out and find its voice in activism and social awareness. This concept is the cornerstone of the Second Storie organization, a small group of local women committed to bringing together edgy,
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Don't let the name fool you. Mark Stuart and the Bastard Sons, formerly known as the Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, are simply traveling under a new alias. But the band, once endorsed by the legendary Cash himself, was never just a tribute act. The sound is an original
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The Theater Association of New York State's annual TANYS Festival pools together more than 100 delegates from community-theater organizations across the state to perform and compete for outstanding actor, director, and production awards. The three-day event marks the 50th year of the festival, and this year, Daytime Emmy Award nominee
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Toys with a shelf life of up to several hundred years will be dusted off and propped up next to some of the newest additions to the shelves at this year's Antique Toy Show. More than 175 tables will be decked out with toys and collectibles dating back as far
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Rochester Roots will present Dr. Samina Raja at this year's annual fundraiser and harvest dinner, an event where attendees can share a dinner made solely with local foods and a become educated on local community food and sustainable planning. Raja has studied racial disparities in food and the impact of
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Camera Obscura is known for being able to make a fractured heart seem beautiful. The band's entire body of work, told through the tender, melancholy vocals of Tracyanne Campbell, captures the absurdities of love and revels in them. Since its first release in 1996, the Scottish indie-pop group has delivered
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As the winter slowly approaches, this weekend the Cumming Nature Center will be taking the chill out of the air by collecting warm clothing items to give to local charities. Bring any new or gently used jackets, hats, boots, mittens, or gloves directly to the nature center, and add
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Mercury Opera's rendition of "The Three Little Pigs" is just as we remember it, but with a few twists. This time around, some of Mozart's most popular songs will underscore the performance, but all of the characters are back, still trying to create the perfect home to fend off that
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It is the height of the Prohibition Era, and two murderesses are put on death row for murder, duking it out to escape the tainted American justice system with a little bit of help from a corrupt, sweet-talking lawyer and a bribable prison matron. The musical "Chicago" is known for
