News & Opinion
Some useful gun-death statistics
Slate is working with the anonymous operator of the @GunDeaths Twitter feed to track gun deaths since the December 14 shootings in Newtown, Connecticut.
Better eating in the RCSD
Several years ago, students staged a mini revolt over the food they were being served in the Rochester school district. To prove their point, they brought a hamburger from a district cafeteria to a school board meeting, but couldn't find a board member willing to take a bite.
Week Ahead: Lots of school board action
The Rochester school board will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, to elect a board president.
Guns, criminal justice, and a national agenda
There are things that are simply too terrible.
The trouble with tracing guns
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has managed to trace the guns that William Spengler Jr. used in his assault on Webster firefighters.
Albion's new landfill fight
For Albion residents and government officials, the Orleans Sanitary Landfill has been an on and off source of controversy. And right now, with a proposal to build a new landfill on the site, the controversy is definitely on.
Arts & Entertainment
Daily Choices: What to do on Friday, December 28
Recreation: It’s winter, and we’ve finally got the precipitation to show for it. Take advantage of the recent sky dump by participating in the Moonlight Snowshoe at Helmer Nature Center (154 Pinegrove Ave., Irondequoit) tonight, 7-9 p.m. The cost to participate is $5-$7, and this event is adults-only. For more information, call 336-3035 or visit westirondequoit.org/helmer.htm.
Daily Choices: What to do on Saturday, December 29 and Sunday, December 30
Recreation: Get some fresh air this weekend by participating in one of the Genesee Valley Hiking Club’s hikes. On Saturday, December 29, at 11 a.m., meet at the Durand golf course lot for a moderate 6-7 mile hike. If conditions permit, snowshoeing is allowed, but skiing is prohibited. The event has no charge. For more information, call 323-1911 or visit gvhchikes.org. On Sunday, December 30, at 1 p.m., meet at Cobb’s Hill Norris Drive lot for a moderate 3 mile hike. For more info, call 254-4047 or visit gvhchikes.org.
Daily Choices: What to do on Tuesday, January 1
Special Event: Get started on your resolutions! Become a little more cultured, get in shape, or attend a workshop to learn how to do something you’ve always wanted to know more about. Check our calendar online at rochestercitynewspaper.com to peruse the wealth of opportunities Rochester has provided for the fresh new year.
Daily Choices: What to do on Wednesday, January 2
Music: Even if you were far away from home or friend or family this holiday season, you still have to chance to be almost home, or at least close to it, tonight. Check out Close To Home (with We Are Defiance opening up) tonight at Water Street Music Hall (204 N. Water St., waterstreetmusic.com) at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon. Tickets cost $10.
ART REVIEW: "Lost Infinity"
Art and history in East Rochester
Daily Choices: What to do on Thursday, December 27
MUSIC: It’s always great to see local musicians coming together for a good cause, and tonight you have a chance to give back at X-Fest, a benefit Concert for the victims of the Newtown tragedy at California Brew Haus (402 Ridge Road West). Over ten acts will be there, music starts at 8 p.m. and costs $5, with all proceeds going to the cause.
Video Game Review: Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Whoever first said two is better than one wasn’t talking about “Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.”
Music
Restaurants
DINING REVIEW: Grinnell's
The meat and the bones
Movies
The better (not necessarily best) movies of 2012
Year in review
MOVIE REVIEW: "The Guilt Trip"
The mother lode
