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HOLIDAY GUIDE '08: White Christmas for less green

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HOLIDAY GUIDE '08: White Christmas for less green

Ho ho ho: the economy is in the crapper. Wall Street might be getting billion-dollar bailouts, but most regular Americans are feeling the pinch. Since modern-day Christmas has become more about Black Friday and big-ticket items than Baby Jesus and breaking bread, money woes may be diminishing your holiday spirit.

SYNTH ROCK: Shiny Toy Guns (11/21)

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SYNTH ROCK: Shiny Toy Guns (11/21)

Shiny Toy Guns gained some exposure a few years ago when the band's urgent-sounding "Le Disko" was used to score some cell phone commercial or another. You might remember the opening phrase "Hello little boys, little toys," cooed by the improbably named Sisely Treasure in a way that manages to

REVIEW: "Hello, Dolly!"

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REVIEW: "Hello, Dolly!"

  This year marks the 40th season for Pittsford Musicals, and the third time the company has put on "Hello, Dolly!" That choice reflects the group's commitment to the Broadway classics, along with its stated three-part mission: to raise money for performing-arts scholarships; to entertain the local community; and to give

REVIEW: "Legally Blonde: The Musical"

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REVIEW: "Legally Blonde: The Musical"

I'm not sure what to make of the current Hollywood to Broadway (and then sometimes back to Hollywood) trend. Certainly it's nothing new, but lately there's been a spate of popular - and even some less-than-popular - flicks getting the song-and-dance treatment. Sometimes the transition breathes new life into dusty

THEATER: "Pride and Prejudice" (Starts 10/21)

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THEATER: "Pride and Prejudice" (Starts 10/21)

Broadway shows come to Rochester all the time, either via touring productions or local theater companies adapting them for the local stage. But it's rare that a Rochester production heads to Broadway. That's what's happening this week, when the locally written musical adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride & Prejudice" takes

REVIEW: Geva's "Rooms"

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REVIEW: Geva's "Rooms"

When you hear "rock musical," you don't typically think "intimate exploration of interpersonal issues." And yet that's what you get with "Rooms," currently getting its world premiere at Geva's Nextstage. Unlike well-known rock spectacles "The Rocky Horror Show," "Tommy," or "Rent," "Rooms" keeps it small, using just the modest space,

Best of Rochester 2008: Final Ballot

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Best of Rochester 2008: Final Ballot

UPDATE 10/31/08: The poll is now closed. Thanks to the THOUSANDS of Rochesterians who voted in the primary and final ballots. Check back on Wednesday, November 12, to see who you voted as the Best of Rochester 2008.  

THEATER: "The Gin Game"

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THEATER: "The Gin Game"

At first, "The Gin Game" seems like a charming little play, in which two elderly people in a nursing home bond over their love of a card game. But by the end of Act I, our illusions are shattered. This is not a love story; it's a battle scene, as

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FALL GUIDE '08: Intro

I hope you got your relaxing in over the summer, because fall is here, and there's no shortage of things to do in and around Rochester before things freeze over. While most of our arts organizations take a break when the sun gets hot, they come out in force when

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EXHIBITS: "Curious George: Let's Get Curious"

Curious George the monkey has been following his inquisitive mind - and piquing young readers' interest - for more than 60 years. Now the lovable scamp and some of his adventures are coming to life as part of the new exhibit "Curious George: Let's Get Curious," on display at Strong

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"Top Model": McKey to the kingdom

McKey wins! This is the first time since Cycle 7's Caridee that I picked the winner from the very first batch of photos (before that it was Cycle 4's Naima). I'm thrilled that she won - she was by far the most modelesque of the Final 3, which ended up

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"30 Rock": Jennifer Aniston ruins everything

Season 3 of "30 Rock" really should be subtitled "The Coming of the Guest Stars." Since the show's return three weeks ago we've had Megan Mullally (granted, not a huge name, but an NBC favorite from her stint as Karen on "Will & Grace"), Oprah Winfrey (OPRAH!), and now Jennifer

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"Heroes": Let's do the time warp...again

So I enjoyed last night's episode of "Heroes," which went back to a few weeks (or months) before the entire series started in an effort to fill in some gaps/make heretofore unseen connections/retcon a good chunk of the relationships currently on the board. This type of plot device can be

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"Top Model": A good stiff kick

We're down to the Final 5! This season has been FLYING by. It's the annual go-see competition, and the girls took to the streets - and canals - of Amsterdam to impress a series of designers. Samantha looked amazing but was dinged for being too commercial. Elina turned off several

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"Top Model": Who got the hooch?

Welcome to Holland, Sheena! Now go home. Sheena’s ouster last night wasn’t a surprise if you consider her performance so far. She’s a pretty girl, no doubt, but I don’t think she ever took a really great photo. Plenty of decent ones, but nothing spectacular, and now that we’re down to

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"Charm School": Not my first time at the Rodeo

VH1's Celebreality line-up has seen better days. It could be argued that, like every other hit the network has ever had ("Behind the Music," "Pop-Up Videos," "The List," "I Love the 80's"), the programming has been run into the ground through too many airings and too many pale imitators. There's

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"Top Model": International incidents

After a few dull episodes and that worthless recap episode last week, we returned to form last night with one of the most cracked-out episodes in "ANTM" history. We had, in no particular order: a house divided by staunch nationalism; a runway strut in wooden shoes; the Aswirl Twins (!);

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"Heroes": Puppets on a string

Now six episodes in, Season 3 of "Heroes" continues to chug along at a nice pace. Certainly its snappier than Season 2, with endless scenes featuring Maya and Alejandro's south-of-the-border adventures, Peter stuck either in Ireland or the future, and Hiro gallivanting  around feudal Japan. In hindsight, it was pretty

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"SNL Thursday": You can't do that on television

Did my eyes deceive me? Did that actually happen? Because I'm pretty sure it did, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't supposed to. I mean, we don't do stuff like that anymore, right? The second installment of "SNL Thursday" was OK - arguably better than the first - and had some

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"Project Runway": Leanne petals to the medal

First of all: Yay, Leanne won! Second: Zzzzzz. What a boring finale. There was no drama, no surprise, no energy. We didn't even get a reunion, robbing the designers - and us - of a chance to take a few more whacks at the rage piñata that is Kenley Collins. It's

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