J.K. Rowling started out with telling her kids stories about a character named Harry; now-retired fourth grade teacher Elizabeth Falk wrote books set during key points in New York State's history. Sure, one has made bazillions and the other?...
Let's get this out of the way up front: when it comes to horror movies, I am a great big sissy. We're talking face-buried-in-the-pillow, squeamish little spaz. So it should not come as a big surprise that I've lived my life quite happily...
Kids love Halloween - free candy, a chance to dress up, all that good stuff. There are a huge number of Halloween-themed events taking place over the next week-plus, but not all of them may be appropriate for all ages. Make sure to check that...
FAMILY: American Comic Book Heroes
What child hasn't dreamed of flying, battling bad guys, and saving the world? Role-playing as superheroes is part of the fabric of American childhood. Generations of kids have grown up hoping to one day leap tall buildings in a single bound, save...
REVIEW: "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition"
Ego, wealth, optimism, and opulence. RMS Titanic was the grandest symbol of all this and more. Branded as "practically unsinkable," the largest ship ever built in its time boasted a top first-class ticket price of more than $103,000 in today's...
LITERATURE: What the kids will be reading
Guilty pleasure confession time: I read the "Twilight" books and actually somewhat enjoyed them. Now, by "enjoy" I don't mean I'm jumping into the Team Edward vs. Team Jacob debate, but they were an entertaining escape from the trials and...
My wife Deb and I have this get-out-of-jail free policy for affairs outside the marriage; each...
Local restaurants will square off to see who can stir up the best chili in town at this year's...
What child hasn't dreamed of flying, battling bad guys, and saving the world? Role-playing as...
Thank goodness summer is over. It's not that we're glad to see the sun, the beaches, or the...
OUR MONSTER ISSUE! The results are in! This year THOUSANDS of Rochesterians voted in our annual...
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Amy said:
The exhibit really is moving; things are set up to take you right through the emotional spectrum, and it works. I just have to say this- all...
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Gregory Sykes said:
Unearthly Spectaculars.....Brother Power, the Geek........ I wish Kirby was from here too. NYC is close enough, I suppose.
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LISA CUSHENBERRY said:
Seriously, who's judging...Not me. I enjoyed Twilight, not so much New Moon, but my 12 year old and I did have much to discuss. Great article..I...
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Ashley said:
Great article, really enjoyed the summaries and I am looking foward to reading these books.
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Julie White said:
I just wanted to pop in to say that, instead of RochBikes.com, perhaps you mean RocBike.com? I couldn't find the former, but Richard DeSarra is a...
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