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Restaurant on North Clinton Avenue will hold backpack giveaway on Sunday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — El Pilon Criollo restaurant is holding a backpack giveaway on North Clinton Avenue on Sunday. An SUV hit the restaurant’s dining room back in July, causing significant damage. Despite the setback, owner Alajandra Brown is still committed to giving back to the community who supports her business.
Grilled cheese creations from classic to over-the-top featured at Rochester eatery
Elizabeth Risden, a self-described foodie, started working in restaurants at age 16 and found inspiration in the Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." You can see the influence of the show at her restaurant, The Grilled Cheese Factory in Village Gate Square. Yes, of course, it serves a grilled cheese made with American cheese, as well as a gooier version made with three cheeses. And you can get an excellent tomato bisque to go along with...
‘We want you to vibe with us’: Rochester Summer Soul Fest returns Saturday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Summer Soul Music Fest returns to Innovative Field on Saturday. This year’s artists include headliner Dru Hill and Nate & Renee, Ruff Endz, Jamall Youngblood, Dawn & Daze, and Regina Bell. R&B duo Ruff Endz are excited to hit the stage in the...
‘The end is near’ for iconic L.A. punk rock band who says this is their last tour — and their last album
STATEN ISLAND, N. Y. — Legendary punk rock band X, featuring dual lead singers John Doe and Exene Cervenka, the group’s original members who helped define the L.A. punk scene in the 1980′s, will embark on a farewell tour this fall, including two Upper New York State concerts.
Now open: Orange Glory Cafe at Aqueduct Park
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester has a new lunch spot, perfect if you want to walk up and get a riverside view: Orange Glory Cafe at Aqueduct Park at the Constellation Building, right on the river. It’s near the intersection of Graves and E. Main. This is the second location of the […]
Hope springs eternal at Maplewood Rose Garden in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Many of the flowers at Maplewood Rose Garden don’t quite have the shine they did when they first appeared earlier this summer. But despair not. A second bloom – a second flush as it’s called – is close at hand. And it’s as the roses prepare for Act Two we find […]
Le Diner en Blanc, picnic held in cities across the globe, comes to Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Hundreds gathered in Rochester on Thursday to take part in a global phenomenon. Le Diner en Blanc, or “the dinner in white” in French, is a yearly pop-up picnic in multiple cities across the globe. Starting in Paris in 1988, it’s meant to bring together people from all walks of life.
Families come out to Parcel 5 for kids’ Night at downtown farmers market
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Parcel 5 was full of family fun on Wednesday for kids’ night at the Downtown Rochester Farmers Market. The event was full of live music, giveaways, and character meet-and-greets. Organizers say the market is important to downtown residents since the thing they hear people say they want most is a grocery store.
Friend for Life: Meet Casper the Friendly Dog!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s Casper the Friendly Dog! Casper is this week’s new Friend for Life! This good boy was found as a stray, yet he has shared many great insights! Casper gets along with other dogs, but not too well with cats — he can jump very high, is very affectionate and playful, […]
New private event venue owned by Tapas 177 opens in Downtown Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. - A new private event and wedding venue has opened its doors downtown. Tapas 177 hosted an open house on Friday to celebrate the recent opening of its event space, Event 180. The space can accommodate up to 80 dinner guests and up to 135 guests for cocktail-style...
Health Essentials for Every College Student to Pack
For students leaving for college, the focus for packing is usually on how to decorate their new dorm and what outfits to bring along. It’s also important to have a well-stocked health kit to bring along. It’s easy to take things like over-the-counter pain medication, cold and flu medicines, and bathroom essentials for granted while living at home – until you need them at school.
RG&E uses rescue goats to trim vegetation near power lines
Rochester Gas and Electric is using goats to help clear some weeds and vegetation around transmission lines. The utility company is working with Victor-based Kaizen Ridge Farm to use goats that are chomping on some of the underbrush and weeds out in Macedon under its transmission lines. “Overgrown trees and...
FROM DARKNESS A MORNING GLORY Comes to Rochester Fringe Festival
The Rochester Fringe Festival will present the United States premiere of From Darkness a Morning Glory. Starring Oscar Olivo with live music and vocals by Elsa Saade, and featuring Amy Trompetter on Sunday, the show is being presented in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut New York. It will be in the Spiegelgarden (located at One Fringe Place – on the corner of Main and Gibbs Streets, across from Eastman Theatre) on Saturday, September 14 at 6:00 PM and Sunday, September 15 at 2:30PM. It is FREE and open to all ages.
Storytime is Taking a Short Vacation (8/26/24 – 9/8/24)
Mr. Matt, Miss Amy, and all the rest of our storytellers will be taking a short Summer break soon. That means we won’t be holding any Storytime programs from Monday, August 26 through Sunday, September 8. — Monday – Babytime @ 10:30 AM. — Tuesday – Storytime @...
Musician’s Green Book: An Enduring Legacy • WXXI-TV
Dive into stories from the era of a segregated America and see how Black art found a way to thrive even in the pits of racial disparity. Musician’s Green Book: An Enduring Legacy airs Tuesday, September 3 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV Explore the stories and music of Black...
A jewel in Eastman’s crown shines again
Think of concerts at the Eastman School of Music, and you are most apt to conjure up images of the school’s two historic halls: Kodak Hall (formerly Eastman Theatre) and Kilbourn Hall, each a century old. In 2010, the elegant Hatch Recital Hall opened in the school’s recently built...
NEXT MONTH (9/11/24): Art Instruction With the Irondequoit Art Club: Whimsical Collage
During this workshop, participants will get to create an imaginative and playful collage using magazines and funky papers. Stretch your brain to come up with a fun-loving image! Watercolor paint, glue, papers, pens, scissors, and other art supplies will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own collage paper if you wish.
Strong Museum shares details on ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ exhibit
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Prepare to embark on an adventure as the Strong National Museum of Play shares details on a new Dungeons & Dragons exhibit! The new exhibit will be celebrating 50 years of the iconic tabletop roleplaying game and will feature 20 sections. Each section will feature artifacts, game prototypes, artwork, interactivity, and […]
WXXI Classical Presents...Choral Singing in America
WXXI Classical Presents, with the Greater Rochester Choral Consortium...Choral Singing in America. Experience this movie about the power of singing in community at The Little Theatre Saturday September 7th at 3pm, followed by a discussion hosted by WXXI's Brenda Tremblay. Tickets available online here and at the door. Choral Singing...
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