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[UPDATED] Shale drilling moratorium on today's Assembly agenda
This afternoon, the state Assembly passed legislation that would enact a moratorium on drilling in the Marcellus and Utica Shales.
The Squirrel that gathers causes
On almost any day or evening, the Flying Squirrel Community Space is home to a potpourri of progressive artists, musicians, and social justice activists. The Squirrel is a meeting space. But it’s also an organization with its own members, who often describe it as a collective: a community that’s part of other communities.
West Main Street church is structurally sound, says new report
The study was commissioned by the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Association and funded by the Landmark Society.
Two brains refuse to drain
Guest Commentary | by Michael Brown and Ana Liss
Paging Officer Friendly
Can Rochester do community policing without going back to the precinct model?
Arts & Entertainment
Daily Choices: What to do on Monday, March 11
Anime, Lovin' Cup Idol, Taste of Pittsford, and more
Daily Choices: What to do on Tuesday, March 12
"Chasing Ice," Out of the Archive, Elizabeth Cady Stanton lecture,
Daily Choices: What to do on Friday, March 8
Art: Think that griptape, skateboards, bikes, and rollerblades can’t be used to make art? Take some advice from name of Roc City Skatepark’s annual art show and sale: Get a Grip. The show features locally made artwork that was created with skating materials. It runs from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Yards (50-52 Public Market), and is free. Visit attheyards.com for more info and events.
Daily Choices: What to do on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10
Spesh: The annual Ugly Disco bash will take place Saturday, March 9, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Rochester Riverside Convention Center (123 E. Main St.). Tickets are $40 and up. For more information, visit uglydisco.com.
"Salvador Dalí: Dante's 'Divine Comedy'"
The persistence of "Comedy"
Daily Choices: What to do on Thursday, March 7
Music: Conductor Laureate Christopher Seaman returns to conduct the RPO tonight at Kodak Hall (26 Gibbs St., esm.rochester.edu) at 7:30 p.m., with a night featuring William Wolfram on piano. Program will include Dvorak’s “Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, No. 1; Op. 72, Nos. 2 and 7,” Mendelssohn’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” and Schubert’s “Symphony No. 9, “Great.”” Tickets run $15-$89. Encore performance happens Saturday at 8 p.m.
Music
MUSIC FEATURE: Kingsley Flood
Americana exile
Restaurants
DINING REVIEW: Brooks Landing Diner
Brooks Landing Diner is another example of an interesting blend of traditional diner favorites with Asian-inspired cuisine – in this case, Korean food. While the diner food is satisfying, it’s what’s not on the menu that makes this restaurant special.
Movies
"Phantom"
Under the sea on a Russian sub
"West of Memphis"
Another look West
Re: “Game of Thrones” Season 3, Episode 6: Pinky swear
For an amusing Social media slant:
http://www.happyplace.com/23906/game-of-th…- on May 18, 2013
Re: National security and the problem with Syria
Here is what most people are unaware of:
1. The US is providing arms via…- on May 18, 2013
Re: City budget cuts Mounted Patrol, 311 hours
Squandering taxpayer money. Andy needs to pay a visit and clean house!
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on May 17, 2013
Re: "American Idol" 2013 Finale: And the winner is...
Some of those duets rocked. Seriously has an ousted performer ever been promoted so much?
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on May 17, 2013
Re: How do parents feel about the Rochester school district?
As a teacher in the district for over a decade, I can tell you that…
- on May 16, 2013
