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Sometimes dedicated pet owners like to dress up their dogs in fancy costumes and pamper it like a fellow human being. But there are rarely public opportunities to do so, or at least ones that don't result in some weird looks. That's exactly why the First Annual Rochester Fur Ball
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With summer quickly coming to a close, a great way to say farewell to August and embrace the summer spirit is by participating in an exhilarating outdoor competition. The Monroe Family YMCA offers just that with the second annual Race for the Stars, which take place on Sunday, August 29,
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Remember the model airplanes of your childhood? They were fragile but fun, a symbol of freedom. These days, modern technology has turned the cheap battery-powered planes of yore into huge fliers with serious wingspans and monster engines. The Radio Control Club of Rochester is made up of dedicated radio-enabled aviators
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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was founded back in 1988 as a way for the theater community to join together and raise both awareness and funds to battle the growing HIV/AIDS crisis. Now, 22 years later, BC/EFA is one of the largest AIDS-awareness efforts in the country, and has raised more
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Everybody has seemingly heard of the grease-laden garbage plate, but Rochester has a number of other great food selections that deserve attention for their taste and unique position in this city's thriving dining scene. That's why Taste of Rochester, a city-sponsored two-day event, was organized to bring together lovers of
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Many guitarists consider their instruments a part of them. A guitar has a personality, a history, and can influence everything from a player's style and energy to the highs and lows of every note. Guitarist Chad Padgett takes that six-string ideology even deeper, and the imagination and quick wit to
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Wine connoisseurs and Canandaigua locals can rejoice because this year's Finger Lakes Riesling Festival is just on the horizon. Taking place on Saturday, August 14, and Sunday, August 15, the festival aims to raise even more money for the Canandaigua Family YMCA. Last year, the festival's 25,000 attendees managed to
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With the devastation of the 2010 Haiti earthquake only just beginning to recede, the best way to band together and keep the good will and positive outlook strong is to help people understand just how unique and refreshing Caribbean culture is. Marked by strong communities that offer up music and
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When Rochester drummer Mike Morgan would get together with fellow musicians, he always talked about how great a huge workshop of professional drummers could be. Three years ago, he finally decided to forget about finances and start Drum RoadTrip, organized and paid for completely out of his own pocket. Now
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Nothing marks the waning days of summer quite like the Park Avenue Summer Arts Fest. For the last 33 years, neighborhood regulars have opened their doors to thousands of Rochesterians eager to enjoy one of the biggest collections of arts, food, and music this city has to offer. While it
