- Issue Archive for
- Oct 17-23, 2012
- Vol. 42, No. 6
- Best of Rochester 2012
News & Opinion
Jill Stein and the politics of courage
Despite the public's frequent frustration with the quality of candidates for elected office, third parties have historically had trouble gaining traction. They lack the money and other resources necessary to be competitive.
Exodus To Jazz goes on semi-hiatus
E.J. Strickland and Rene Marie concerts postponed
Arts & Entertainment
"American Horror Story: Asylum" Season 2, Episode 1
If you aren't a rabid follower of all things "American Horror Story," the premier of season two may have left you a little confused. Any questions you still have burning from season one? Well, you're going to have to deal with them, as for better or for worse, season two is a fresh start for the series.
South Park Season 16, Episode 11
I’ve never been to Hawaii, so perhaps my falling out with this episode just comes from not being a native and just not understanding.
ART REVIEW: Glass master
"Elizabeth Lyons Sculpture"
THEATER: "Working, a Musical"
Singing for their supper
"The Walking Dead" Season 3, Episode 2
Well oh golly gee, when did Rick (Andrew Lincoln)'s balls drop? My main complaint this season is probably going to be that we don't know exactly when they dropped (given the show skipped over a few months and even more character development), but in an episode much stronger than the premiere, we really came face-to-face with Rick's new style of hands (and axe) on leadership.
BOOK REVIEW: All the Wrong Questions: "Who Could That Be at This Hour?"
Lemony Snicket, and his, well, representative, Daniel Handler, is probably my favorite modern author. From the gateway drug into black comedy that was his "Series of Unfortunate Events," to the equally funny-as-it-is-disturbing full on dark comedy onslaught that is "The Basic Eight"...
"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" Episode 1: Pair shaped
In which teams are selected, and I fall in love with Tammie Brown all over again
Music
MUSIC PROFILE: Ahura Mazda
Love, sex, and redemption in reverse
Jazz Fest 2013: Club Passes on sale Friday, October 26
Little Theatre also added as official festival venue
Restaurants
Special Sections
Best of Rochester 2012
It really has been quite a race. Once again we broke our previous voting records in both the primary and final ballots for the Readers Poll, and some of the contests came down to the slimmest of margins. Check out the results of the readers' poll, our critics' picks, and some of the funny answers we received.
Best of Rochester 2012: Restaurants
Readers' picks for the best Restaurants of Rochester
Best of Rochester 2012: Shopping
Readers' picks for the best Shopping of Rochester
Best of Rochester 2012: Media
Readers' picks for the best Media of Rochester
Best of Rochester 2012: Local Color
Readers' picks for the best Local Color of Rochester
Best of Rochester 2012: Arts & Entertainment
Readers' picks for the best Arts & Entertainment of Rochester
Best of Rochester 2012: Nightlife
Readers' picks for the best Nightlife of Rochester
Best of Rochester 2012: Critics' Picks
Critics' picks for some of the best people, places, and things that make Rochester a cool place to live and work.
Best of Rochester 2012: Best Answers
In which our clever - or adorably befuddled - readers take the mic
Best of Rochester 2012: Photo Credits
Car information, model names, and "thank you's"
Movies
MOVIE REVIEW: "Argo"
History, fiction, and the movies
MOVIE REVIEW: "Seven Psychopaths"
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