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It is impossible for us to list every upcoming event happening between September and November in the Greater Rochester area. Here is a sampling; for a more comprehensive calendar, visit rochestercitynewspaper.com, or check City Newspaper every Wednesday for that week's events. For events taking place late November-December, check back November
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Despite this year's damp summer we still had plenty of heat to enjoy (or endure). As I write this the temperatures are just starting to dip below that 70 degree mark that has been spoiling us the past few months, and very soon we'll be back to the grey skies
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As August comes to and end, we're flinching at the idea that fall will be here soon. Even if you did something every single day this year (hopefully you took our Summer Guide to heart) it seems like it just wasn't enough. So here's another chance to take a trip
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You'll probably agree that there are quite a lot of idiots in this town, so shelling out hard-earned dough to see a group identifying itself as "idiots" just sounds wrong. But that's where you're wrong. The Village Idiots Improv group is not like the idiots you encounter at work or
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It's a Thursday night, your homework is done (or can be completely blown off until 10 p.m. on Sunday), and you're ready to go out. But you've been hitting up the same bars, dance clubs, and movie theaters for weeks. These types of places, while fun, can still get boring.
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Once the semester gets going you'll likely find that college life keeps you up well into the early hours of the morning. But many times campus food facilities aren't staffed with kind of night owls you'll become. Whether you're out bar hopping or studying your ass off until 2 a.m.,
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If you're a college student, then you - or someone with deep pockets who loves you very much - just finished shelling out large wads of dough for tuition and fees. You're probably feeling great, even though your bank account is quietly weeping in the corner. Then comes the first
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Welcome to Rochester! (Or, if you went to high school here and decided to stick around: Thanks for staying!) You'll be spending much of your newly discovered, intoxicating free time exploring your campus, studying hard, and all that jazz. But once you've settled in a bit, don't be afraid to
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Take yourself out to the ball game - not just any ball game, but an 1800's ball game at the National Silver Ball Tournament this weekend at the Genesee Country Village and Museum. From Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9, you can catch dozens of vintage base ball
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The third annual and "Fight With Love" musical revue comes to Geva Theatre this weekend. All proceeds from the show will go to the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS charity, which aims to increase awareness and public support for people living with HIV/AIDS. The scenes and songs of selected for "Fight With
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This weekend is a great time to go festival hop and sample some European heritage and delicacies. Get a plate full of perogies, kielbasa, kapusta, golabki, and some good ol' Polish beer. If your mouth isn't watering yet, it surely will be once you get to the 36th Annual St.
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We can easily assume that living as normal folk among Hollywood stars would be quite annoying. All the media, insane fans, and other crazy folk right out on your lawn at all hours, blocking your driveway, broadcasting from your front lawn, bothering you for pointless interviews. How awful. There's a comical
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You can read history books and watch movies all you want, but when it comes down to it, there's no better way to step back in time than to go to a re-enactment. This year marks the 6th Annual Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum's Civil War Days, which recreates
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Trains are making a comeback in the United States, and might just become the next best mode of public transportation. Celebrate the locomotives of the past by heading out to the New York Museum of Transportation Sunday, July 19, for its "Trolley Time" event. See some beautifully restored
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The computer age is cool and all, but sometimes you really should pull yourself away from your monitor or high-definition TV. Turn off your cell phone this Sunday, July 19, and head to Geva Theatre for a performance of classical opera and musical theater sure to bring you out of
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Whether you're just getting back from a bike ride along the canal or dusting off your bicycle from the garage, be sure to make your way out to the Fat Tire Festival hosted by the Genesee Regional Off-Road Cyclists this weekend. Take part in one of three races - beginner, sport,
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Stroll the streets of Rochester's oldest residential district this weekend as part of the Corn Hill Arts Festival. The 41st annual festival features plenty of art, music, and food over its two days, Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12. Take a nice long walk down the various charming streets and snack
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Days are at their longest this time of year, so you should be taking advantage of the extra hours of daylight in the evening. The canal is one of the most beautiful places to enjoy a summer night while you watch the sun set, and there's no better way to
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Ten Ugly Men festival, which raises funds to benefit local charities. This Friday you get a chance to determine which local band plays at the event, happening later this month, with the 10 Ugly Bands competition. The finalists are Audrey's Stone, Avenue
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It's Independence Day, which means multiple displays of our patriotic heritage, including parades, races, competitions, food, and especially all manner of fireworks set around Greater Rochester. Below you'll find a list of the many special events going on Saturday, July 4. Check one out, or just sit home with the
