Garth Fagan Dance: Two on Two: Renaissance Men Join world-renowned choreographer Garth Fagan and actor/director Stephen McKinley Henderson for an intimate look at the lasting influence of the Harlem Renaissance on two artistic geniuses: August Wilson and Romare Bearden. Excerpts from the literary work "Wilson's Fences" and Fagan's "DANCECOLLAGEFORROMIE". Thursday, May 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Geva Theater Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd, Rochester NY. Adults $45, Students $20. For tickets visit www.garthfagandance.org or call Chantel Feola at 585-454-3260.
Clarkson Rodeo Days
Friday, June 12th - Sunday, June 14th. APRA/IPRA Sanctioned Rodeo. Craft and food vendors, bull riding, bronc riding, roping, specialty acts, barrel racing. Show times Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, gates open at 5 pm. Sunday show time 2 pm, gates open at 12 noon. Also, Sunday Cowboy Church Service at 11 am (free to the public). Adults $15, Kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under free with parents. Parking is free. Ticket and more information available at www.clarksonrodeo.com.
Fairport Music & Food Festival
Saturday, August 29th in the village of Fairport on Liftbridge Lane along the historic Erie Canal from noon until dark. A day-long, family-oriented celebration of music and food. All proceeds benefit the Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong. Local and regional bands performing and local restaurants preparing signature dishes and refreshments. Children's area with entertainment, crafts and fun. $10 donation pre-event/$15 day of, children 12 and under are free. For more info visit www.fairportmusicfest.com or call 585-703-0957 or call 585-370-3831.
Weepeats Children's Consignment Event
Weepeats is the LARGEST consignment event in NY, with 25,000 sq. feet of the BEST pre-owned items for preemies - preteens. Come stretch your dollars and buy name brand items, saving you 40 - 70% off retail! See www.weepeats.net for more info & pictures. $3. admission; FREE ADMISSION on Sunday's 50% Off Sale. Go to www.weepeats.net and see how YOU can earn up to 75% selling YOUR items!
Dancing in the Street
On Saturday May 30, Alyssa's Angels, Federation of Social Workers, River Street Grill and Pub and Pulse Marketing Group present Dancing in the Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit Alyssa’s Angels and the work they do to aid children in the Rochester area. There will be food, drink, live music, clowns for the children, raffles, and a silent auction. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Dancing in the Street takes place on River Street in Charlotte by the River Street Grill and Pub from 4:00 until 8:00p.m.
The Wizard of OZ
There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way into Rochester! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. Tickets are on sale now and are available online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at (585) 232-1900 and in person at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office. Prices range from $27.50 - $57.50. Performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday, May 26- 7:30pm; Wednesday, May 27- 7:30pm; Thursday, May 28- 7:30pm; Friday, May 29- 8:00pm; Saturday, May 30- 2:00pm & 8:00pm. Sunday, May 31- 1:00pm & 6:30pm.
RAIN: A Tribute To The Beatles
EXPERIENCE WHAT BEATLEMANIA WAS ALL ABOUT! FROM ED SULLIVAN TO ABBEY ROAD! They look like them and they sound just like them! The next best thing to seeing The Beatles, raves the Denver Post. All the music and vocals are performed totally live! RAIN covers the Fab Four from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late 60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. Auditorium Theatre June 6, 2009 3:00PM and 8:00PM Tickets are on sale now and are available online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at (585) 232-1900 and in person at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office. Prices range from $27.50 - $47.50.
Rochester Tour de Cure
Join Rochester's premier cycling event - Tour de Cure presented by Rochester General Hospital and hosted by the American Diabetes Association. Enjoy a day of food, fun and a variety of route options in support of the mission - cure. care. commitment. Event begins at 7:30 AM on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Mendon Ponds Park. Various registration fees starting at $25 plus a $150 fundraising minimum. 1-888-DIABETES, diabetes.org
Rochester Tour de Cure
Join Rochester's premier cycling event -Tour de Cure presented by Rochester General Hospital and hosted by the American Diabetes Association. Enjoy a day of fun, food and a variety of route options to benefit one important mission - Cure. Care. Commitment. Event begins at 7:30 AM on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Mendon Ponds Park. Various registration fees starting at $25 plus a $150 fundraising minimum. 1-888-DIABETES, diabetes.org/tour
National Kidney Foundation Golf Classic
Monday, June 8, 2009. Location: Cobblestone Creek Country Club Price: $250 per golfer. 1st and 2nd place teams advance to National Finals in Pebble Beach. Contact Ben Rossi at (585) 697-0888 or ben.rossi@kidney.org
Jungle Jog 5K
July 19, 2009. The course is USATF certified and runs through Seneca Park and the Zoo. $100 prize to the first male and female winners. $50 bonus to first male and female finishers wearing a 2009 M&T Bank Jungle Jog T-shirt. Registration fee is $18 if registered by July 14. This race benefits the Seneca Park Zoo. Sponsored by M&T Bank and Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP.
Cenzi Motorcycle Giveaway
Help in the fight against cancer! Get your Tickets now to win a 2009 Cenzi Custom Motorcycle! Tickets go on sale March 15, 2009, with the winner drawn June 21 at the Ride to the Dakota (ridetothedakota.com.) Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20 and are available by visiting Cenzi Motorcycles at 42 Nichols Street, Spencerport NY or by calling 585-349-0120 or the Wilmot Cancer Center, 585-273-2829.
Camp Good Days' 30th Anniversary Celebration
June 27, 2009. Hosted by Honorary Chairs: Skip & Rosemary DeBiase, Steve & Lynn Natapow, Richard & Marcia Kaplan, Bob & Diane Bleier, and Chris McVicker & Bernadette Guzzardo, Camp Good Days and Special Times will celebrate and commemorate their 30th Anniversary Year on Saturday, June 27, 2009 with an up-close and personal concert featuring music legend, Ronnie Milsap, when he brings his new show, I Wouldn’t Have Missed It For The World, to Kodak’s Theater on the Ridge. A few Sponsorship Packages still remain, including Celebration Sponsors ($5000.00) and Courage Sponsors ($2500.00). VIP Tickets, which are $150.00 per person or $250.00 per couple, include a pre-show reception with grazing stations and beverages at 6:30 PM, followed by the show at 8:00 PM. Reserved seating tickets are available for $75.00 per person; general admission tickets are available for $50.00 per person, and general admission balcony seating tickets are available for $30.00 per person. Sponsorship Packages and Tickets are available by contacting Camp Good Days at 585-624-5555 or 800-785-2135. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.campgooddays.org.
10th Annual Airport 5K Walk/Run
10th Annual Airport 5K Run/Walk; Saturday, June 27, 2009. Presented by the Lifetime Assistance Foundation and in partnership with Monroe County and The Greater Rochester International Airport; Located at USAirports Hangar, 3 South Hangar Road, off Scottsville Road; Saturday, 8 am check in; 9:00 am Run/Walk; 10:00 am Kids Fun Run. Awards following Kids Fun Run. Winners must be present to collect awards; Lifetime Assistance supports programs and services for over 1800 children and adults with developmental disabilities; Back by popular demand, come join us to run or walk down an actual airport runway; Children under 12 join the Kids Fun Run; Closed to air traffic, the runway will feature 1941 Antique Airplanes, US Army National Guard static display, Mercy Flight, Wegman’s Zoomobile, cheerleaders, live band and 98 PXY; Food and refreshments will be available and prizes to be won; Registration by June 22 fee is $15; Registration fee after June 22 (and on race day) is $18; Discount college student rate is $12; Kids Fun Run (under 12) is $5; Register on-line at www.airport5K.com, or www.active.com. Mail payment to Lifetime Assistance Foundation, 425 Paul Rd., Rochester, NY, 14624 or fax registration form to 585.426-4755. For more information, please call Kathy Miller at 585.784.5002 or kathy.miller@lifetimeassistance.org.
1st Annual Palmyra Moose Riders Poker Run
June 27, 2009. Starts and ends at the Palmyra Moose Lodge RT 31, Palmyra, NY. Sign up 9 to 10:45 am. Ride leaves at 11 am sharp. $15 per person, $25 per couple. $5 of each ticket sale goes to Make-A-Wish of Western New York.
Kendall Fire Department Carnival
July 9th , 10th & 11th 2009. Parade Friday night @ 7P.M. , 7th Heaven to perform Friday & Saturday night. www.kendallfire.com
13th Annual Gates-Chili Charity Golf Tournament & Silent Auction
13th Annual Gates-Chili Charity Golf Tournament & Silent Auction To benefit the Lifetime Assistance Foundation. Monday, July 20, 2009 at Brook-Lea Country Club, Gates, NY. 12:00 pm Registration begins promptly 1:15 pm Shot Gun Start/Scramble 6:30 pm Cocktails/Dinner/Awards 7:00 pm Silent Auction $440 golf package (foursome) includes: lunch, range, 18 holes, golf cart, dinner, prizes & Silent Auction. $125 per person golf package includes: lunch, range, 18 holes, golf cart, dinner, prizes & Silent Auction. $35 per person Dinner & Silent Auction only. To participate as a golfer, sponsor, or if your company would like to be represented by making a donation, the Lifetime Assistance Foundation would like to hear from you! Please call Kathy Miller at the Lifetime Assistance Foundation @ 585.784.5002 or kathy.miller@lifetimeassistance.org. For further information on the tournament, Lifetime Assistance or the Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce, please visit: www.lifetimeassistance.org or www.gccchamber.com.
6th Annual Friends of Peter Ciaccia Golf Tournament
The organizers of the Friends of Peter Ciaccia Golf Tournament are pleased to announce that the 6th Annual Tournament will be played on Monday July 20, 2009 at beautiful Locust Hill Country Club. All profits go to support the work of Marrow Drive Rochester. Details on how to register are coming soon, if you have any questions please contact Jay Baker at jaybaker@frontiernet.net. Marrow Drive Rochester organizes bone marrow drives to expand the number and diversity of people listed on the Registry, thereby increasing the likelihood that a patient in need will find a match in time. An all-volunteer organization, Marrow Drive Rochester holds fundraisers to cover all costs associated with testing and adding individuals to the registry. Venue: Locust Hill CC Costs: $185 per Golfer, $740 per foursome, $250 hole sponsor Times: 10-11:45 registration and warm up, 11-11:45 Lunch, 12pm shotgun start & Scramble tournament, 6pm Dinner & awards
Poker Run
Saturday, July 25, 2009. Hosted by Francis M. Dalton American Legion Post 282. 2475 Route 65 West Bloomfield, N.Y. "RIDE FOR THE VETERANS" Everyone and all vehicles are welcome. Registration 11:30am-1:00pm. $15/Rider or Vehicle, $10/passenger. Last bike/vehicle in by 5:00pm. Prizes,50/50,FOOD served after ride, Entertainment, Refreshments available.
43rd Annual Sauerkraut Festival
July 30,31 & Aug 1 ,2; 2009. Great Food, rides, crafts;music, lots of fun for the family. Big Parade on Aug. 1 at 2pm and Sauerkraut Idol on Aug.2.
Motorcycle Charity Ride-Benefits Crossroads House
2009 Charity Ride to benefit Crossroads House (A Comfort Home for the Dying) in memory of Dennis Bateman, South Byron Assistant Fire Chief and Red Knight Member Sponsored by: Stan's Harley Davison, Inc.
Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009 Registration: 10am - 12 noon
Cost: $15 per bike and rider/$5 passenger
Registration/Starting Location: Stan's Harley Davidson, Inc., 4425 West Saile Drive, Batavia, NY 14020 (off Rte. 98 north of NYS Thruway)
For more information, call: (585) 343-9598
Ending Location: South Byron Fire Department, 7389 Rte. 237, South Byron, NY 14557
Clarkson Rodeo Days-Open Horse Shows
Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, September 20 2009. Open Horse Shows at Hafner Park- Route 19 Clarkson NY. Start at 8am with Hunter Division, also English, Walk/Jog, Western and Gymkhana. Benefits the not-for-profit Clarkson Rodeo Days, Inc. For show details see www.clarksonrodeo.com
NEW INDOOR FLEA TYPE MARKET
SATs & SUNs 9-4. We are a NEW, YEAR ROUND, INDOOR, FLEA TYPE MARKET. We are BLACK FRIDAYS BAZAAR- Where it's Black Friday Every Day!! NO ADMISSION FEE TO ENTER. Plenty of FREE off street parking. We are located between Driving Park: From Mt Read to Driving Park turn left on LaGrange - From Dewey to Driving Park turn right on LaGrange) and Ridgeway: (From 590 N to 104 W to Ridgeway, turn left on LaGrange - From 390 N to Ridgeway turn right on Lagrange). We are sponsored by and located at THE EVENT CENTRE, 233 LaGrange Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613, info@rochestereventcentre.com, (585) 287-5165, the NEW place to RENT in ROCHESTER for any type of PARTY, GATHERING, EVENT, AFFAIR, or SHOW, be it private or public. Please, SPREAD the WORD, there is a NEW, UNIQUE, YEAR ROUND, INDOOR, FLEA TYPE MARKET in Rochester. SUPPORT US, and our VARIETY of VENDORS, with their ASSORTED and DIVERSE types of MERCHANDISE, and our SMALL BUSINESSES, and GROUPS, as well, by coming to BLACK FRIDAYS BAZAAR. What will you find at Black Fridays? The POSSIBILITIES are ENDLESS!! Always something different to buy and browse every time you come. We are open: Sat & Sun 9 - 4. We offer Free delivery for large items within a 10 mile radius. END OF SUMMER VENDOR SPECIAL SATs & SUNs FROM AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 26. $15.00 PER BOOTH SPACE PER DAY - 15% DISCOUNT FOR PRE-PAY FOR BOTH DAYS OF THE SAME WEEKEND!!!!! We have, potentially, up to 70,000 SQUARE FOOT OF SPACE. If you've got something to sell, NEW or USED, LARGE or SMALL, bring it to BLACK FRIDAYS BAZAAR, and SELL IT HERE!!!. EVERYONE is WELCOME!!. We take CONSIGNMENTS. Call (585-287-5165) or email info@blackfridaysbazaar.com for further information. We can divide our building into sections: Arts and Crafts, Used Items, New Items, Food Items, Antiques, etc. We are looking for SELLERS and VENDORS of any type and size:
Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff
Saturday Nov. 7 from 4-7 pm is the delicious Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff. It's both a tasting and a contest. Local restaurants provide the tasty chili and everybody gets to vote for their favorites. Your ticket gets you into the event, all the chili you can eat, and you take home a beautiful hand-made pottery chili bowl! Beverages will also be available, including a beer tasting. Get your taste buds fired up for a good cause --- your ticket price goes to support all the valuable services GCAE provides the community. Where: Genesee Center for the Arts and Education, 713 Monroe Avenue, Rochester 14607. Cost: $20 per person or $60 for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids under age 12). Buy your tickets online at www.geneseearts.org/events-calendar.php , at Wegman's "That the Ticket" locations, at the door, or by calling 244-1730.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's 25th Annual Dinner Auction
November 14, 2009. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's Hosts its 25th Annual Dinner Auction The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children/New York Regional Office (NCMEC/NY) will hold its 25th annual dinner auction at 5:30 p.m. on November 14, 2009 at the Rochester Plaza on State Street in Rochester. The dinner this year will feature guest speaker, Ed Smart, father of Elizabeth Smart who was abducted and recovered in 2002 after 9 months of captivity. Smart is President of the Surviving Parents Coalition and a child safety advocate focusing on protecting children from abduction, bullying, and sexual assault. The abduction of his daughter Elizabeth motivated him to become an outspoken advocate for change in the safety of our children and families. The evening includes a silent auction, dinner, a live auction and dancing to live music by Brass Taxi The silent auction will be huge this year with more than 1,200 items including home and garden items, jewelry, art, children's items and a number of trips to destinations all around the world. Tickets are available to the public and cost $175 for an individual or $350 for a couple. For more information or to purchase tickets call 585-242-0900 or visit www.ncmecnyauction.org
Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Gala.
Saturday, November 21. 6 pm-10 pm at Casa Larga Vineyards.Master of Ceremonies Glenn Johnson, Chief Meteorologist, 13 WHAM News. Live music and dancing with “Reporter”. Silent auction/Live Auction.Black Tie Optional.Tickets $75 each/$150 couple. (585) 678-4661 or www.tbifinc.com.Click on “Fundraising events” then “Purchase tickets”. Proceeds to benefit pediatric brain injuries.
Holiday Arts and Craft Sale
Holiday Arts and Craft Show and Sale Friends & Families Muscular Disorders Foundation will be hosting the Golden Benefit Charity Holiday Arts & Craft Show and Sale to be held on Saturday November 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 4242Lakeville Road(Rt. 20A), Geneseo NY for more information call 585-519-1917 or go to www.goldenbenefit.org
Red Cross Holiday Craft Show
A Holiday Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 28, from 9:30 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the Geneseo Armory (Route 39). The show, sponsored by Home Comfort, Wegmans, WYSL-1040, and the Genesee Valley Pennysaver, benefits the local American Red Cross and will feature 85 local crafters, of which 1/3 a new to the show. Refreshments are available throughout the day will benefit Focus on the Children. Admission is $2 for adults or $5 per family. Further information maybe obtained by calling 585-243-7029.
