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Each New Year's Day brings fresh starts and second chances fueled by champagne and fireworks, kisses at midnight, and all kinds of resolutions. The year stretches out before us, and in it we imagine all sorts of impossibly wonderful things happening. But first: parties, and that requisite champagne! Here's a
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If you've seen the beautiful, striking Wonder Woman-themed paintings around town (they've been shown at Booksmart and Lux, and we've also spotted one or two at Boulder Coffee), you've already seen some of local artist Sarah Rutherford's work. (She was one of City readers' finalists for Best Local Artist in
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In the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life," there's a scene where it all comes together for George Bailey. He's overwhelmed with the spirit of the season, so much so that he shouts "Merry Christmas" to anybody and everybody that's around. That's the idea behind the annual George Bailey 5K. You
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Celebrate Hanukkah at one or all of these family-oriented events happening in the coming weeks. After you check out the list below, visit rochestercitynewspaper.com for more holiday happenings. Family Shabbat Hanukkah Dinner Fri Dec 11. Chabad Center, 1037 Winton Rd S. 5:15 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 271-0330,
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Here's your chance to visit Christmas past. The historic Genesee Country Village and Museum hosts "Yuletide in the Country" this week Friday, December 11, through Sunday, December 13 (and again the following weekend, Friday, December 18, through Sunday, December 20). You can embark on a 90-minute tour of the
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Buster Keaton, Stanley Kubrick, Marilyn Monroe, Uma Thurman, Kurt Vonnegut, Charles Bukowski - this odd mix of characters is just the beginning of a much larger list of artists, musicians, writers, and film stars that local artist Jay Lincoln has chosen as subjects for his paintings. Chances are you've seen Lincoln's
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"Big Wigs" is a Vegas-style show featuring local drag divas Aggy Dune and Kasha Davis embodying all the first-class divas you'd expect: Cher, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Liza Minelli, Madonna, Joan Rivers, Dolly Parton, Bette Midler. The entertaining routine show was started three years ago, and this time the classy,
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You can indulge your voyeuristic side this holiday season with several local tours that'll let you inside spectacular, one-of-a-kind homes that are chock full of history and stories. Corn Hill Holiday Tour of Homes Sat Dec 5. The Corn Hill Neighbors Association and the Landmark Society of Western New York put
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Art and science come together in Steve Carpenter's latest exhibit, titled "Cosmo Dialogos." The painter joined up with astrophysicist Adam Frank to create a series of intricate-looking works based on space exploration that evoke the mystery, beauty, and menace of the cosmos. You can view "Cosmic Dialogos" and find out more
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The Hungerford Building houses dozens of sculptors, painters, potters, musicians, and other talented, creative people. They go by the collective name HUA (Hungerford Urban Artists). Every now and then, the building's doors open to the public, and the rest of us get a glimpse of what goes on behind them.
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Thanksgiving Eve is one of the biggest going-out nights of the year. Barely anybody has to go to work the next morning, all your old high school buddies are back in town, and the bars host tons of drink specials. But a word of caution: don't overdo it. Sometimes that
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The traditional Thanksgiving turkey feast demands to be devoured. There's no being polite; seconds and thirds are encouraged, and you have to try everything, from the gravy and mashed potatoes to the suspicious-looking pile of beans at the end of the table. And then there's the dessert. Post-feast, when you're
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Before you're seated for "No Child...," a one-woman show at Geva about the ups and downs of the American public school system, you'll go through a metal detector. This sets the tone for the stories you're about to hear, 16 of them in 70 minutes, about students and employees of
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If you're crafty, you're already hard at work on the special holiday project of the season. Maybe you make scarves for all your friends, bake elaborate cookies, or crochet cozy blankets. If you're like the rest of us, though, you're willing to part with a little green to save time
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Back in high school and college, a shop called Irish & Celtic Imports in Pittsford Plaza subsidized my shenanigans. I worked there maybe 30 hours a week, and much of that time was spent selling Celtic jewelry. You learn quickly that if a piece is covered in intricate knotwork, it's
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Best Straight Bar Lux Lounge 666 South Ave. 232-9030 Best Gay Bar Tilt 444 Central Ave. 232-8440 Best Nightclub Tilt 444 Central Ave. 232-8440 Best Strip Club Klassy Cat 3800 W. Henrietta Rd. 359-8639 Best Happy Hour Lux Lounge 666 South Ave. 232-9030 Best New Bar Murphy's Law 370 East Ave. 232-7115 Best Place to Pick Up a One-Night Stand East &
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Best Original Band Uncle Plum Best Cover Band The Skycoasters Best Solo Musician Julia Nunes Best Live Music Venue Water Street Music Hall 204 N. Water St. 546-3887 Best Local DJ DJ Jon Herbert Best Music Concert of 2009 Rochester International Jazz Fest Best Local Album of 2009 Lobster Quadrille "Lobster Quadrille" Best Theater Production of 2009 "Jersey Boys" (RBTL) Best Art Gallery/Museum Memorial Art Gallery 500
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Best Local Sports Team Rochester Red Wings Best Local Athlete Abby Wambach Best Gym Rochester Athletic Club Many area locations, rochesterathletic.com Best Running Race Lilac 10K Best Hiking Spot Letchworth State Park Best Playground Henrietta Town Park Best Beach Charlotte Best Bike Path Erie Canal Best Regional Campground Letchworth State Park Best Yoga Studio Breathe Yoga 19 S Main St, Pittsford. 248-9070
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Best Politician Robert Duffy Best Neighborhood/Town Park Ave Best University/College University of Rochester Best Park Highland Park Best Public Art Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave. 276-8900 Best Public Bathroom Wegmans Many area locations, wegmans.com Best Local Getaway Finger Lakes Best Scenic Route Erie Canal Best Local Company Wegmans Many area locations, wegmans.com Best Local Scandal Greece Police Department
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Best Local Morning Radio Show Breakfast Buzz w/Kimberly and Beck (WBZA) Best Radio Personality (Male) Brother Wease (WFXF) Best Radio Personality (Female) Jennifer V (WBER) Best Radio Station WRUR/WXXI Best Reliable Weatherperson Glenn Johnson (Ch 13) Best Local TV News Station WHAM (Ch 13) Best TV News Reporter (Male) Don Alhart (Ch 13) Best TV News Reporter (Female) Ginny Ryan (Ch 13) Local News Story of
