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Waterfront restaurant with views of Irondequoit Bay closing
Brody's on the Bay, a restaurant that sits high above Irondequoit Bay near Webster in Penfield, has announced that its last day of service will be Saturday, July 20. "It is with great sadness that we announce Brody’s On The Bay closing," the Facebook post said. "This Saturday evening will be our last service. We so deeply appreciate the love and support we have received since our opening May of 2021. ...
Rochester getting an official Monopoly game
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The famous Mister Monopoly visited the Strong Museum of Play Friday to announce an official Rochester edition of the popular board game. Following in the footsteps of other cities such as Las Vegas, Boston, and New York, Rochester will be immortalized by Hasbro in this new version of the game. The […]
Top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth over $14k sold in Brockport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A lucky person in Brockport won a top prize winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket! According to the New York State Lottery, a one-prize winning ticket worth was sold at the Wegmans on 4th Section Road. That ticket was worth $14,715. This was not the only ticket won in New York — […]
3 Rochester businesses win prizes from regional competition
For Tiffany Gray, hairstyling has been a part of her life since she was a little girl. After obtaining her license, she started working in an in-home studio before securing a position at a salon. Remarkably, within two years of earning her license, Gray opened her own shop. Phli Divas...
Rochester Receives Newest Distinction with Announcement of MONOPOLY: Rochester Edition
Classic Board Game Seeks Public Input for Businesses and Nonprofits to Become Squares on the MONOPOLY: Rochester Edition Board. On Friday, July 19, 2024 the Flour City’s “real estate” market got even hotter, thanks to a special appearance by a celebrated figure known to American families since 1935. At 9:00 am, the iconic Mr. Monopoly—complete with top hat, cane, and white moustache—made a special appearance at The Strong National Museum of Play to help publicly announce the next official MONOPOLY: Rochester Edition board game, under license from Hasbro, a leading toy and game company. MONOPOLY was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1998.
Sharing a legacy through libraries: Rochester family memorializes the loss of their child through books
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The indescribable loss of a child is always painful. “It's OK to grieve,” Gian’s mother Denishea Ortiz said. “It's OK to have moments like this. Life does go on. How do you become transformative with your own life so that you can move forward?”
‘Twas a beautiful day for a parade
I’ve marched in Rochester’s Pride Parade for several years, but I can’t remember the weather and temperatures being more ideal than they were yesterday. I march with the Free Hugs Rochester group, our mission being to offer free “Mom hugs” (or Dad hugs or sister hugs…) to kids who aren’t accepted at home. It’s always a day filled with laughter, smiles and often a few tears shed by grateful hug recipients.
Movies with a Downtown View returns to MLK Park
Rochester, N.Y. - The Movies with a Downtown View series has returned to MLK Park on Friday. The series includes three family-friendly evening movies, starting with a free screening of the DCU's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. LAST YEAR'S EVENT | Movies with a downtown view shows 'Goonies' at Parcel...
‘You’re killing me Smalls’: Fans gather for outdoor screening of ‘The Sandlot’ at Innovative Field
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — About a hundred people brought their chairs and blankets to Innovative Field in Rochester Thursday night for an outdoor viewing of the classic baseball movie “The Sandlot.”. The screening was part of Monroe County’s “Movies in the Park” series. “You’re killing me...
Public Market hosts Gospel Jubilee
The Rochester Public Market is bringing back its annual Gospel Jubilee to celebrate 10 years of performances. Coordinators Jae Monroe and Walida Monroe-Sims joins Good Day Rochester with more. "We had to sing at the market some years ago," Walida says. "We decided to do not just a one-day concert...
Hilton man reels in record-breaking longnose gar
Chuck Zimmerman of Hilton set a new state record for longnose gar on June 21, 2024. Using a topwater swimbait, Zimmerman reeled in a 15-pound, 14-ounce longnose gar from Butterfield Lake in Jefferson County. The record-breaking catch surpassed the previous state record longnose gar, caught from Lake Champlain in 2018, by one pound and four ounces.
Seven Wonders and Zac Brown Tribute Band rock Party in the Park
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It was a big night at Party in the Park at MLK Park. A double cover-band bill took the stage Thursday night, with the Seven Wonders and the Zac Brown Tribute Band. “We’ve lived in Rochester our whole lives and we’ve never been to one of...
TLC’s Forbidden Love: Exploring All Filming Locations
TLC’s ‘Forbidden Love’ is a reality docuseries that explores the relationships of four couples who try to make it work despite having opposite faiths and beliefs. As they navigate their differences, the couples’ unity and relationship are put to the ultimate test. Given the differing opinions of the families, it proves to add even more hurdles and clashes between the couples. They must compromise one thing or the other if they want to make it work with their respective partners.
New York Museum of Transportation hosts sports car festival with trolley rides
Rush, N.Y. — The New York Museum of Transportation in Rush is holding its Sports Car Festival on Sunday. The museum teamed up with the MG Car Club of Western New York Centre to showcase dozens of vintage and modern sports cars. The museum’s signature trolley rides will also...
Take part in Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Week at GCV&M
Genesee Country Village & Museum invites visitors to a week-long celebration of outdoor exploration and family fun at the Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Week, coming up Wednesday, July 24, to Sunday, July 28. This second-annual event welcomes outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to discover, connect, and learn amidst the scenic beauty of the Genesee Valley region.
‘In all of our hearts forever:’ Webster’s Brody’s on the Bay to close Saturday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Webster restaurant Brody’s on the Bay confirmed to News 8 they will close Saturday. The location opened in May of 2021, in honor of Webster teen Brody Spade, who died in a car crash in 2020. “Our restaurant represented much more to us than just a business. It was our tribute […]
Review: RENT at Blackfriars Theatre
Throughout modern Broadway history, there seems to be one musical that defines every era. The 1970s gave us “A Chorus Line”; the 80s brought “The Phantom of the Opera”; “Wicked” and “Book of Mormon” dominated the aughts, and “Hamilton” has reigned supreme since 2015. But in the ’90s, much of the wider pop culture was defined by “Rent”, Jonathan Larson’s magnum opus about young bohemians during the height of the AIDS crisis. It’s currently getting a heartfelt, well-produced rendition at Rochester’s Blackfriars Theatre for the company’s annual summer intensive program.
Arts workshops at local libraries
Free art workshops for adults and youth are coming to two Monroe County libraries over the coming months. Contact the libraries for more information. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.
Photos: DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL at the Marriott Theatre
Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences is presenting DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL!, an adaptation of Mo Willems' award-winning children's book. This one-hour musical journey, directed by Lorenzo Rush Jr., and choreographed by Matthew Weidenbener, with music direction by Otto Vogel, is running now through August 11. Each performance will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the cast for children to stay engaged and get involved.
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