Geocaching in Rochester Area Parks
A Fun Way to Make Use of Your GPS
With the recent heat wave sweeping the area, I’m sure many people have warm weather on their minds. Despite work and school, I’ve been trying to make an effort to go outside and enjoy the unseasonably high temperatures every day, even though the [...]
Shadows Fall at Montage Music Hall, Review (Rochester Blog)
The Popular Metal Band Comes to Rochester
Rochester has always had a strong musical tradition, from the numerous music festivals like the International Jazz Fest and the large number of musicians who are invited to visit the surrounding venues, such as the Eastman School of Music, the Blue [...]
Sledding in Rochester, NY
Great Places to Hit the Slopes in Rochester
With the busy Christmas season over, a lot of people are finding themselves with more time to relax and kick back. With no more shopping, family visits, travelling, or parties to plan, there’s a sudden feeling of relief and repose after the busy past few [...]
Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in Rochester
Easy Solutions to Finding the Right Tree in Rochester, NY
First, what should you consider when picking out a tree? Even though my family has been choosing a Christmas tree together annually for over 20 years, we still start by taking measurements of the room and corner that we [...]
Man Vs. Food Comes to Rochester
The Food Network’s Adam Richman takes on NASCAR Racer Joey Logano
Have you ever been to a restaurant, and while paging through the menu or perusing the walls, noticed that the establishment has put together an eating challenge? Often the restaurant will take their most popular item, or items, and either [...]
Andrew Bird at the Harra Ballroom, Review
Singer/Songwriter, Andrew Bird, Kicks off his US Tour in Rochester
Andrew Bird started off his new US tour on Wednesday, October 12, at the Harra Ballroom in Rochester. I love Andrew Bird’s music; I love his lyrics, which are weird and subversive and academic-sounding, and I love his nonstandard [...]
Rhythm Connect: Innovative New Music Store Teaches the Value of Rhythm
Rhythm Connect: A Unique Store Where You Can Hit the Skins
Rhythm Connect, which opened in Fairport in July 2010, isn’t your typical music store. Most music stores allow you to play the instruments, but usually the guy at the register gives you this look the [...]
Primus at Rochester’s Main Street Armory, Review
Primus Returns to the Stage with a New Album
Rochester has always impressed me with its ability to attract topnotch bands from all over the country and even the world, and this past weekend was no exception. On Saturday, October 8th, I had the opportunity to see the very unique [...]
Legal [Graffiti] Wall in Rochester
The Legal Wall & Rochester’s Artistic Heritage
For as long as I can remember, the Rochester area has always had a rich artistic community, from its arts festivals to fundraising projects like the horse statues representing various businesses throughout the area. There are also several artistic areas in the city as well [...]
House of Guitars in Rochester
The HOG: a Rochester Landmark
The House of Guitars in Rochester is one unique place. Not only is the actual business itself a little strange and fun, but tons of famous musicians from all different types of music and all over the world have visited this place – including Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Cheap [...]
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