Culture

Teddy’s Travels: Allegheny National Forest & Buffalo

Off-roading has always been something that I have found fascinating: feeling the car bobbing side to side while at the same time trying to make sure the car doesn't get stuck or break down has always been thrilling to me. When looking for places near Rochester that would cater to this adventure, I stumbled upon […]

“Novocaine” provides immersive experience: slowly and painfully tortures audience for two hours

For a movie about a guy who can’t feel pain, I sure felt a lot of it while watching. And I don’t mean sympathetically. Read More

OBOC brings “Glitz and Glamour” to the main-stage

It was clear throughout the show that the cast put their hearts into their performances, or at least were good enough actors to convince me that they had. Read More

Resilience & community through fibre arts: a tatreez workshop

Tatreez requires patience and an attention to detail: the small fibers used to cross stitch are easily tangled in the back, and pulling them to the correct tension can be tedious work. Read More

Plutzik reading series returns hosting Gabriel Bump

Reading from his forthcoming novel, Bump gave voice to a man pondering his upbringing and parental figures.  Read More

Priya Ragu’s 2021 “damnshestamil” pays homage to her Tamil heritage

Released in 2021, her debut album “damnshestamil” is a warm combination of contemporary music and an ode to her heritage, incorporating audio clips of women speaking in Tamil overlayed with traditional South Indian beats. Read More

Bringing frills to the philharmonic: Drag queen Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra come to Rochester

A drag queen and an orchestra walk into Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. They all begin to play.  Read More

Dressing classy and cozy during the Rochester winter: A style guide

This article will be your guide to Rochester winters, providing tried and true methods that still allow your style to shine brighter than your SAD lamp. Read More

“Captain America: Brave New World” isn’t the worst

In general, the film is a mixed bag. It isn’t quite a standout in the MCU, but it isn’t the worst, either. Read More

Take a look at the ASIS gallery’s current exhibit, Lines of Inquiry

If you’ve ever walked into the Sage Art Center, you’ve seen the ASIS gallery. It’s a space that displays almost exclusively student work, with the present exhibit, Lines of Inquiry, showcasing the products... Read More