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Daily Choices: What to do on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19

Willie Clark — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:15:00 -0400

Special Event: Preview the brilliance of the coming generations at the Finger Lakes Regional Invention Convention, hosted by Rochester Museum and Science Center (657 East Ave.) on Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The event is included in museum admission ($11-$13). For more info, call 697-1942 or visit rmsc.org.

by Willie Clark and Rebecca Rafferty Special Event: Preview the brilliance of the coming generations at the Finger Lakes Regional Invention Convention, hosted by Rochester Museum and Science Center (657 East Ave.) on Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The event is included in museum admission ($11-$13).…

Daily Choices: What to do on Friday, May 17

Willie Clark — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:15:00 -0400

Film: "Star Trek Into Darkness" opens in wide release today. For film times head right here.

by Willie Clark and Rebecca Rafferty Film: "Star Trek Into Darkness" opens in wide release today. Showing at the Little Theatre are "Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me," "Project Healing Waters: Fly Fishing," and "The Reluctant Fundamentalist."…

"American Idol" 2013 Finale: And the winner is...

Eric Rezsnyak — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:08:00 -0400

And finally, the finale. The show opened with the Top 10 all dressed in white, lipsynching to “Glad You Came” by The Wanted.…

"American Idol" 2013: Final 2, Candice vs. Kree Sing-Off!

Eric Rezsnyak — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:13:00 -0400

Finally, the Final 2! Candice Glover vs. Kree Harrison.…

Daily Choices: What to do on Wednesday, May 15

Willie Clark — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Art: Head over to Hanlon-Fiske Studios (34 Elton St.) tonight at 7 p.m. for The Icarus Sessions, a series of informal enlightening lightning talks during which you can speak for 140 seconds about art you're working on, what inspires you, what's holding you back, or whatever. by Willie Clark and Rebecca Rafferty Art: Head over to Hanlon-Fiske Studios (34 Elton St.) tonight at 7 p.m. for The Icarus Sessions, a series of informal enlightening lightning talks during which you can speak for 140 seconds about art you're working on, what inspires you, what's holding you back, or whatever. The talks are meant to inspire, to connect, and to help work out difficulties.…

KIDS | "Seedfolks"/Teen Book Festival

Rebecca Rafferty — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

by Rebecca Rafferty Two events taking place this week focus on literature geared toward children, and can help families wrap up the school year while emphasizing summer reading, community, and healthy choices. The Southwest Area Neighborhood Association's youth after-school program will present its production of "Seedfolks," a play celebrating gardening, youth, and community.…

Daily Choices: What to do on Thursday, April 25

Willie Clark — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Theater: "50 Shades! The Musical," the parody of the book series "50 Shades of Grey," comes to the Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.) tonight. The 7:30 p.m. show sold out, and a 5 p.m. show has been added. Tickets cost $39.50-$47.50, and the musical is recommended for ages 18 and over. For more information, call 222-5000 or visit rbtl.org.

by Willie Clark and Rebecca Rafferty Theater: "50 Shades! The Musical," the parody of the book series "50 Shades of Grey," comes to the Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.) tonight.…

RECREATION | Planetary Conjunction over the Swamp

Rebecca Rafferty — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

by Rebecca Rafferty The seasonal warmth of the days is finally stretching into the evenings, so take advantage of the more comfortable weather and check out the beautiful nighttime skies. Thousand Acre Swamp Sanctuary (1581 Jackson Road, Penfield) will host a Planetary Conjunction over the Swamp gathering on Friday, May 17, at 8:30 p.m.…

DANCE: "Past, Present, and Future"

Casey Carlsen — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Silver linings by Casey Carlsen At an April rehearsal at the Rochester City Ballet studios on University Avenue, the company was running through the George Balanchine work "Serenade" under the direction of Leslie Peck, one of an elite group of dancers authorized by the George Balanchine Trust to stage his ballets, in an effort to keep the artistic integrity of his works intact. It is a much-sought-after privilege in the dance world, to have one of these "repetiteurs" set a Balanchine work on your company.…

SPECIAL EVENTS | Bonsai and Historic Plant Sales

Rebecca Rafferty — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

by Rebecca Rafferty We're in the midst of that odd, yet completely welcome, mixture of spring and summer weather, and everything's blooming and thriving and making Rochester more cheerful than it was mere weeks ago. If your home or office needs the pick-me-up that the exterior world has gained, check out one of this week's plant-oriented events and take home some new flora.…

THEATER: "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Michael Lasser — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

A frenzied, flamboyant 'Dream' by Michael Lasser For a director, William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is always threatening to become "A Midsummer Night's Nightmare." The wide-ranging play, currently at Geva Theatre Center, dives headlong into comedy at the same time that it sidles more subtly toward tragedy.…

ART | "The Price of Freedom is Death: Black Arts Aesthetic Art Show"

Rebecca Rafferty — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

by Rebecca Rafferty The Black Arts Movement was the artistic branch of the Black Power Movement, initiated by unflinching poet and playwright Amiri Baraka in Harlem in 1965. The movement sought to inspire African Americans to re-evaluate western aesthetics and to define an identity and aesthetic that was distinct from and refused to assimilate with the identity, aesthetics, and value systems imposed upon blacks by Euro-centric oppressors.…

THEATER | "50 Shades! The Musical"

Rebecca Rafferty — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

by Rebecca Rafferty Our culture is inundated with what is known as "potato-chip entertainment." We know that certain books, programs, and films offer little intellectual sustenance, if they don't rot our minds outright.…

SPECIAL EVENT | Uncork Your Imagination

Rebecca Rafferty — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

by Rebecca Rafferty This week, you can attend an event that is playful in its theme while geared toward adult guests who will be enabled to help a child literacy organization. Whether or not you have children, you'll enjoy this throwback evening of story, song, culinary delights, and community.…

Daily Choices: What to do on Tuesday, May 14

Willie Clark — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

by Willie Clark and Rebecca Rafferty Special Event: Help support this summer's Wall\Therapy public art festival by attending the organization's Indiegogo Party, held tonight, 7-9 p.m., at Cure (50 Public Market). There is a suggested $15 donation at door, which covers one drink + hor d'oeuvres, and there will be a cash bar available.…

Daily Choices: What to do on Monday, May 13

Willie Clark — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Art: The Annual School for American Crafts Walkthrough event will be held today, 4-7 p.m., at the School for American Crafts (73 Lomb Memorial Dr., Bldg 7A, Rm 2514). by Willie Clark and Rebecca Rafferty Art: The Annual School for American Crafts Walkthrough event will be held today, 4-7 p.m., at the School for American Crafts (73 Lomb Memorial Dr., Bldg 7A, Rm 2514). The event is free to attend and will include a peek into studio spaces and facilities, and will feature the work of students seeking their BFA and MFA degrees in their majors of either Ceramics, Glass, Metals & Jewelry Design, or Furniture Design.…

Daily Choices: What to do on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12

Willie Clark — Sat, 11 May 2013 08:30:00 -0400

Special Event: The 12th Annual Rochester Dachshund Parade will take place Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-noon, at Washington Square Park (Washington Square at South Clinton Ave.) Admission is free, and costumes are encouraged! For more info, visit dachshundparade.com.

by Willie Clark and Rebecca Rafferty Special Event: The 12th Annual Rochester Dachshund Parade will take place Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-noon, at Washington Square Park (Washington Square at South Clinton Ave.) Admission is free, and costumes are encouraged! For more info, visit dachshundparade.com.…

Daily Choices: What to do on Friday, May 10

Willie Clark — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:15:00 -0400

Film: New movies opening this week in wide release include "The Great Gatsby" and "Peeples." The Dryden Theatre will screen "Band of Sisters," "Days of Heaven," "The Fallen Idol," "The Outside Man," and "Roxanne" this week. The Little Theatre will open "The Angels' Share," "Nabucco," and "Not My Life." Cinema Theatre will screen the films of the 2013 Rochester Bicycle Film Festival.

by Willie Clark and Rebecca Rafferty Film: New movies opening this week in wide release include "The Great Gatsby" and "Peeples." The Dryden Theatre will screen "Band of Sisters," "Days of Heaven," "The Fallen Idol," "The Outside Man," and "Roxanne" this week.…

"American Idol" 2013: Results (Final 2 Revealed!)

Eric Rezsnyak — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:17:00 -0400

Ryan Seacrest started off the show by making a veiled insulted reference to the news that Randy Jackson announced today that he’s leaving the show. We can only hope that is the truth -- he has teased that many times before, and reportedly was only asked back for this season at the absolute last minute.…

"American Idol" 2013: Top 3 Perform

Eric Rezsnyak — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:03:00 -0400

Ryan Seacrest started off the show by making a back-handed compliment to Mariah Carey about “not eating any carbs this week.” What an asshole.

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Daily Choices: What to do on Wednesday, May 8

Willie Clark — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:30:00 -0400

Special Event: Solera and Cheshire (647 South Ave., lower and upper levels, respectively focusing on wine and cocktails) will hold a Roaring 20s party on tonight, 5-11 p.m. by Willie Clark and Rebecca Rafferty Special Event: Solera and Cheshire (647 South Ave., lower and upper levels, respectively focusing on wine and cocktails) will hold a Roaring 20s party on tonight, 5-11 p.m. Admission is free; bring money for drinks and dress to impress.…

ART REVIEW: "Our Cryptozoological Expedition into 'The Elusive'"

Rebecca Rafferty — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Feral fellows by Rebecca Rafferty Though we think we're getting a firmer handle on this world, you could argue that as human beings increasingly set themselves as separate from other species, both in mind an in manner of living, our understanding of the creatures that share this planet has grown shakier and shakier. Some people study these untamed objects of fascination and create popular books and programs.…

FILM | Reel Mind Film Festival

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

We readily recognize that health issues result in part from toxic environmental factors, but don't always give the same consideration to the effects that the sick and ailing world has on its people. Any step we can take to increase the sensitivity with which we treat mental illness — or any illness, for that matter — is a good step.…

ART EVENT | "Silver and Water" Printing Performance

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Artist Lauren Bon and The Optics Division of the Metabolic Studio created "Silver and Water," the brilliant, giant-pinhole-camera-print installation currently on view at George Eastman House (900 East Ave.). The idea was to explore the ways that silver and water are interconnected through the themes of westward expansion, documentation of the west, the birth and growth of the silver screen, the plunder of vital resources, the resultant pollution, uncertain futures, and more.…

SPECIAL EVENT | Roaring 20s Party

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

While the world fell apart during the 1920's, inside the speakeasies the rebellious youth of America created their own defiant version of opulence and fun. Despite lawlessness and poverty, the Roaring 20's will forever be glorified for the decade's glamorous style with a kick of reckless abandon.…