Cover Story
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Dodging the digital bullet
If you see a new movie in a big-screen chain theater today, what you’re seeing is likely being projected digitally, the information embedded in a hard drive. In Rochester, our local independent cinemas are ready for this major shift, and area film professionals debate digital’s impact on artistry, archiving, and business.
News & Opinion
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- News
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Protestors decry racial incident
A group of about 20 area parents, residents, and students held a rally at Barnard Park in Greece yesterday to bring attention to racism and bullying.
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- News
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A pre-session push for campaign finance reform
Ted O'Brien isn't seated in the State Senate yet, but he's already joining fellow Democrats calling for campaign finance reform. Specifically, he's backing Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposal, which is essentially a conceptual plan that includes public financing of campaigns.
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- News
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Tax deal for Sibley building approved
The board of the Monroe County Industrial Development Agency unanimously approved a tax deal this afternoon for the developer of the Sibley building downtown.
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Arts & Entertainment
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- Theater
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THEATER: "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"
Bells will be ringing
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- Choice Events
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Daily Choices: What to do on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16
John Waters, Santa, and more!
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- Choice Events
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Daily Choices: What to do on Wednesday, December 12
Roc the Day, Zombies, and 12-12-12 celebrations abound
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- Choice Events
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Daily Choices: What to do on Tuesday, December 18
Cookies, folk metal, and more
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- Choice Events
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Daily Choices: What to do on Friday, December 14
The Hobbit, 2012 Jingle Jam, and Bogs Visionary Orchestra
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- Choice Events
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Daily Choices: What to do on Monday, December 17
SPECIAL EVENT: Enjoy the winter solstice by playing bingo at the Solstice Bingo Party. Fun prizes and snacks with friends. Free. East Rochester Public Library, 111 W. Elm St. 586-8302. www.libraryweb.org/erochester.
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- Choice Events
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Daily Choices: What to do on Thursday, December 13
THEATER: Experience the heartwarming tale of George Bailey and friends reimagined as a 1940’s live radio broadcast in Blackfriars Theatre’s “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” 7:30 p.m. $27. 795 E. Main St. 454-1260. bftix.org.
Music
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- Classical
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CLASSICAL: Musica Nova
The rhythms of time
Culture
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- Dining Reviews
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DINING REVIEW: Royal India
The royal treatment
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INTERVIEW: John Waters
Desperate holiday living
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Dodging the digital bullet
If you see a new movie in a big-screen chain theater today, what you’re seeing is likely being projected digitally, the information embedded in a hard drive. In Rochester, our local independent cinemas are ready for this major shift, and area film professionals debate digital’s impact on artistry, archiving, and business.
Movies
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- Movie Reviews
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MOVIE REVIEW: "Hitchcock"
A movie about the making of a movie
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- Movie Reviews
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MOVIE REVIEW: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
Coming up short
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- Movie Reviews
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MOVIE REVIEW: "The Other Son"
Throwing the switch
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- Movie Reviews
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MOVIE REVIEW: "Scrooge & Marley"
Throwing the switch