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Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

Rochester Greek Festival



image from Rochester Greek Festival, Rochester New York

It's that time of year again for the Rochester Greek Festival, an annual celebration of Greek culture held at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Rochester, New York. This year's festival will be held this weekend, from Thursday, May 31 through Sunday, June 3, 2007.

The festival features Greek food ranging from familiar favorites to new experiences, entertainment, and art, including ...

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

Rochester International Jazz Festival



logo image for Rochester International Jazz Festival in Rochester, New York
The countdown to Rochester, New York's Rochester International Jazz Festival is on! The Official Ticket Store opens on Monday, May 21 for the festival, which runs June 8 - 16, 2007. The festival includes over 200 shows featuring artists from 13 countries at various venues all around Rochester.

A Club Pass will set you back $123.00 ($119.00 + ...

Friday, May 11th, 2007

Rochester Public Market



Rochester Public Market, Rochester, New York
The Rochester Public Market, just minutes from downtown Rochester, New York on the city's east side, has been around for over 102 years, and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Saturdays from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM year-round. With over 250 vendor booths, you'll find every kind of produce available, as well as specialty baked goods, ...

Tuesday, May 8th, 2007

Lilac Festival 2007



Highland Park Rochester, New York

It's almost here! Rochester's Annual Lilac Festival begins Friday, May 11 with opening ceremonies taking place at 12:00 Noon at the Lilac Stage in Historic Highland Park. The festival runs from May 11 through May 20, and offers tons of entertainment, a separate children's entertainment area, two weekend art shows, 10K and 5K runs, and a chance to enjoy Highland Park's beautiful flowers.
Friday's ...

Thursday, April 26th, 2007

Wild Wings at Mendon Ponds Park



Wild Wings at Mendon Ponds Park in Rochester, NY logo image

Looking for more of a relaxing hike in natural surroundings? Mendon Ponds Park, located in Honeoye Falls, New York, about 20 minutes from downtown Rochester, is a fun trip for families.

Wild Wings, an animal rescue organization dedicated to birds of prey, is located within in the park (which is a part of the Monroe County Parks system), ...

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

Geva Theatre Center



Geva Theatre

Geva Theatre Center is arguably one of the best professional theater companies in the country for its market size. Located right in downtown Rochester, the building actually houses two stages: the Mainstage where seven productions are produced each season, and the Nextstage, which produces two shows per season as well as housing Geva's Big Theatre for Little People, productions put on specifically with children in ...

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Memorial Art Gallery



Memorial Art Gallery logo

The Memorial Art Gallery is located just outside of downtown Rochester, New York and very close to the city's Art Walk, which includes smaller galleries, restaurants, and Craft Company No. 6.

The Memorial Art Gallery has a permanent collection of over 12,000 objects, ranging from tapestries to furniture to sculpture and paintings. It was given in trust to ...

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Dinosaur Bar B Que



Dinosaur Bar B Que Logo We may be Yankees, but even in Rochester, New York, we still have great barbecue! Dinosaur Bar B Que opened their second restaurant in an old train station located right on the Genesee River in 1998, and even born-and-bred Southerners were delighted.

Dinosaur is open seven days a week and is located right on Court Street in downtown Rochester. The ...

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Seneca Park Zoo



Seneca Park Zoo

The Seneca Park Zoo is located in Seneca Park, right along the Genesee River in Rochester, New York. First opened as a zoo in 1894, the zoo is a mix of old and new, with old-style cage-and-glass exhibits giving way to newer exhibits that more closely mimic animals' natural habitats.

Exhibits

One of the first exhibits to be upgraded is the zoo's Rocky Coast Exhibit. Showcasing ...

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

Rochester Museum and Science Center



Rochester Museum and Science Center

The Rochester Museum & Science Center actually comprises three venues; two right near downtown Rochester, New York, and the other approximately an hour away in Naples, New York.

Right in Rochester, you have the museum proper, a natural history museum that's been undergoing a transformation in recent years. While some of the old-style natural history displays and dioramas are still around, recent additions make ...