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There are always reasons in every season to visit Rochester.
"Who Knew?!" exclaimed a USA Today article on Rochester that went on to call us a "serendipitous and surprising getaway". We think once you VisitRochester, you'll be delighted at your discoveries as well. Its people and places live up to our top rankings for friendliness, family fun and memorable getaways. Famous sites blend with charming neighborhoods and historic canal towns to create a mosaic of attractions to visit. Cruise, bike or hike, on the original Erie Canal path while visiting great restaurants, shops and quaint villages along the way. You'll soon discover why we think Rochester is made for Living...for a weekend or a lifetime.
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21st Regionalists: The Art of the Next West
05/19/2010 - 01/09/2011
Regionalism – a popular mid-20th century art movement underscoring how region influences identity – has been...
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4th Rochester Biennial
07/25/2010 - 10/03/2010
4th Rochester Biennial July 25-October 3, 2010 Grand Gallery
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African/African-American Festival
08/07/2010 - 08/07/2010
This annual festival includes carnival games, inflatables, pony rides, a variety of vendors, lots of food (including mou...
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Artist’s Choice Tour: Rebecca Congdon
08/06/2010 - 08/06/2010
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to discover the Museum glass collection through the eyes of Rebecca Congdon, an a...
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Back to School Fashion Show
08/07/2010 - 08/07/2010
Check out the hottest fashions for the upcoming school year, for kids, teens and adults! Plus, receive gifts from the ma...
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Beyond Burgers – Great Grilling Secrets!
08/03/2010 - 08/03/2010
Hands-on Move beyond burgers and steaks—after this hands-on class, you’ll get more from your grill! Our chef...
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BRAIN: The World Inside Your Head
05/22/2010 - 09/06/2010
Delve into the inner workings of the brain! This highly interactive experience features innovative special effects, 3-D ...
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Brighton Farmers' Market
05/30/2010 - 10/31/2010
A popular Sunday morning market featuring a wide variety of products from local farmers and producers. Organic and susta...
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Cameras from the Technology Collection
03/28/2010(No End Date)
Highlights from the world's largest technology collection, including an Edison Kinetoscope and Joe Rosenthal's Speed Gra...
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Cartoon Caricature
08/06/2010 - 08/06/2010
Get your free Cartoon Caricature drawing done today.
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Central New York Wine & Jazz Fest
08/07/2010 - 08/07/2010
Over twenty Upstate NY wineries are scheduled to offer tasting and sales amidst a backdrop of free live jazz entertainme...
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Classic Car Cruises at The Point
06/06/2010 - 08/29/2010
Every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., cruise on over to Park Point and check out C...
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Clown Around with Grease Pain Alley Clowns
08/03/2010 - 08/03/2010
Join the Grease Paint Alley Clowns for a play day to honor National Clown Week.
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Coca-Cola Weekend Entertainment Series
05/29/2010 - 09/04/2010
featuring favorite bands and entertainers in the Waterloo Premium Outlets Courtyard
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Colorama
06/19/2010 - 10/17/2010
From 1950 until 1990, Kodak’s Coloramas were a familiar sight to millions of commuters in New York City's Grand Ce...
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Drawings for American Stained Glass
05/17/2010 - 12/31/2010
Drawings of American stained glass windows from the Rakow Research Library illustrate the expansion of style in the 20th...
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Eastman Community Music School String Extravaganza participants’ concert
08/06/2010 - 08/06/2010
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Eastman School of Music Summer Children’s Choir Camp participants’ concert
08/06/2010 - 08/06/2010
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Eastman School of Music Summer High School Wind Ensemble Participants’ Concert, Bill Tiberio, conduc
08/06/2010 - 08/06/2010
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Eastman School of Music Summer Middle School Instrumental Jazz Program participants’ concert
08/06/2010 - 08/06/2010
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Eastman School of Music Summer Trombone Institute Faculty Recital, Mark Kellogg and James Martin wit
08/03/2010 - 08/03/2010
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Eastman School of Music Summer World Music Experience participants’ concert
08/06/2010 - 08/06/2010
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Eastman School of Music Trombone Institute Participants’ Recital
08/05/2010 - 08/05/2010
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Eastman School of Music Trumpet Institute Participants’ Recital
08/05/2010 - 08/05/2010
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Eastman Young Artists International Piano Competition
07/31/2010 - 08/07/2010
Top yount pianists from around the world ages 15-18 vie for prizes. the competition includes preliminary rounds, guest...
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Family Climbing
06/01/2010(No End Date)
Introduction to Rock Climbing. Ages 2-92 are successful. If you can climb a ladder, you can climb with us. Learn valuabl...
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Farmer's Market
06/24/2010 - 10/30/2010
Farmer's Market has local fruit and vegetable vendors along with two local bakeries.
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Fitness Challenge
08/05/2010 - 08/05/2010
Challenge your strength, speed, agility and endurance at Monroe County Seneca Park Zoo’s 2nd Annual Fitness Challe...
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Garden Vibes Summer Concerts
07/11/2010 - 08/22/2010
On the second and fourth Sunday in July and August, picnic and dance in the gardens on the Eastman estate. Concerts are ...
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Geo Cycle: Artist in Residence Exhibit
08/06/2010 - 08/06/2010
The culmination of a year of work by ceramic artists residence Ezra Sage and Samantha Stumpf. Join us for an opening rec...
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Giant-Screen Film "Dolphins"
07/10/2010 - 03/27/2011
Using exotic locations, current scientific research, and encounters between people and dolphins, this beautiful film pre...
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Girls Night - The Musical
07/06/2010 - 08/13/2010
Share the fun and laughter at this hilarious, feel-good comedy as five girlfriends - to whom we can all relate - go from...
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Going for Baroque; mini-recital on the Italian Baroque Organ
07/11/2010 - 08/29/2010
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Got Milk? Milk Mustache Mobile Tour
08/04/2010 - 08/04/2010
get a photograph of yourself with a milk mustache andl earn about the the benefits of good nutrition and exercise cour...
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Junior Curator’s Exhibition
06/11/2010 - 10/31/2010
June 11 – October 31, 2010 After weeks of study at the Museum, local middle and high school students lend their ow...
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Just Clowning Around
08/04/2010 - 08/04/2010
Check out the many talents of Just Clowning Around.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Days
08/07/2010 - 08/09/2010
This weekend, you’ll find out a lot more about Laura Ingalls Wilder and her ties to Western New York. Enjoy a day ...
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Little Gather: A Summer Jam Spectacular by Prismatic Magic
08/04/2010 - 08/04/2010
Make Wednesday morning special for your children with the Little Gather series. Introduce little ones to the Museum with...
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Live Entertainment at Nola's Restaurant
02/05/2010 - 01/29/2011
Live Bands Friday and Saturday's. Celebrating a special event, just getting together with friends, or for no reason...
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Masters of Studio Glass: Jirí Harcuba
05/01/2010 - 10/31/2010
Czech artist Jiří Harcuba is internationally known for his portraits in engraved glass. For this exhibit, the art...
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Medieval Glass for Popes, Princes, and Peasants
03/15/2010 - 01/02/2011
This is the first exhibition in the United States devoted to glass made for the daily use of peasants, princes, and pope...
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Midsummer Classics: Jessie Chang plays Mozart
08/04/2010 - 08/04/2010
We welcome back guest conductor Jahja Ling, as he leads the RPO with an evening of Mozart and more! After the animated...
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Mindbender Mansion
05/29/2010 - 09/06/2010
Explore a quirky mansion filled with brain teasers and activities to test the problem solving skills of even the most ex...
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Mysteries of the Great Lakes
04/17/2010 - 03/27/2011
This giant-screen film takes you on a thrilling journey across Earth's greatest freshwater ecosystem. Follow the camera ...
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Nancy Crow: Recent and New Work
05/29/2010 - 08/15/2010
The quilts of world renowned artist Nancy Crow will be featured in a solo exhibition of her work at the Schweinfurth Art...
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National Lighthouse Day
08/07/2010 - 08/07/2010
On August 7, 1789 Congress approved an Act which put all lighthouses under federal control. At that same time it establi...
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National Silver Ball Tournament
08/06/2010 - 08/12/2010
Teams from across the midwest, east coast and Canada clash during this seventh annual tournament. Twelve teams play over...
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Noontime Concerts
07/14/2010 - 08/11/2010
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Ontario Fire Company Annual Chicken BBQ
08/07/2010 - 08/07/2010
Come to the Ontario Fire Company's annual Chicken BBQ $8.00/meal --Includes Half a chicken, coleslaw, salt potatoes...
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Park Ave Summer Art Fest
08/07/2010 - 08/08/2010
Music, arts and crafts exhibits, outdoor dining and unique shopping.
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Party in the Park
06/10/2010 - 08/12/2010
The 10 week free concert series is the heartbeat of downtown Rochester
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Penguin Fish Fling Game
08/05/2010 - 08/05/2010
You will have lots of fun playing the Penguin Fish Flinging game.
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Persistent Shadow: Considering the Photographic Negative
03/28/2010 - 10/17/2010
A showcase of photographic negatives from the range from Alexander Gardner’s Abraham Lincoln, 1863, to Eastman Hou...
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Portrait
03/01/2000(No End Date)
Two hundred years of portraits from the Eastman House collection, from daguerreotype to digital, which allow the viewer ...
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Raggedy Ann and Berenstain Bears Summer
07/10/2010 - 09/06/2010
Meet Raggedy Ann or a Berenstain Bear daily, go on a raggedy Ann scavenger hunt through the museum, and join in the fa...
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Rochester Jewish Film Festival
07/25/2010 - 08/02/2010
The JCC of Greater Rochester established the Rochester Jewish Film Festival in 2001 to present the best contemporary Jew...
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Slice & Dice Like a Chef
08/02/2010 - 08/02/2010
Hands-on You’ll emerge from this very hands-on (and fingers-intact) class feeling like a true chef, knowing how to...
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South Wedge Farmers Market
06/03/2010 - 10/28/2010
A lively farmers market in the vibrant urban village of the South Wedge, close to downtown Rochester. Offering abundant ...
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Studio Faculty Presentation
08/03/2010 - 08/03/2010
Attend a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members Jaqueline Cooley, Jo Newman, and Helen Millard. 7:30 p.m. in T...
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Temporary Tattoo
06/28/2010 - 08/30/2010
Pick out your free Tempoary Tattoo.
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The Back to School & Fall Preview Sale
07/29/2010 - 08/02/2010
See website for details
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The Life and Times of Laura Ingalls Wilder
08/07/2010 - 08/09/2010
“Little House on the Prairie” fans: experience Laura’s life on the prairie! Knead bread, churn ice cre...
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The Machine
06/04/2010 - 09/19/2010
The Machine June 4 - September 19, 2010 Lockhart Gallery
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Thursday Teas-12:30PM and 3:00PM seatings
08/05/2010 - 08/26/2010
Enjoy an elegant tea, served by maids in Victorian costume. Seatings are 12:30 and 3:00. Reservations fill up quickly, s...
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Tiffany Treasures: Favrile Glass from Special Collections
11/02/2009 - 10/01/2010
West Bridge This exhibit will include a selection of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s blown glass, designed by Tiffany and ...
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Victor Rail Fest - Train Excursions & Festival
08/07/2010 - 08/07/2010
3rd Annual Victor Rail Fest, Saturday, August 7, 2010, 10AM-4PM, Finger Lakes Railway train excursions (Old West, Bluegr...
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Voices of Contemporary Glass: The Heineman Collection
05/01/2010 - 01/02/2011
Through January 2, 2011 Explore international studio glass through the Heineman collection, which showcases more than 24...
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Weddings of a Century: 1840 - 1940
06/22/2010 - 09/30/2010
Wedding gowns, etc. on display from 1840 to 1940.
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Whimisical Art
07/23/2010 - 10/22/2010
A playful and imaginative display by local artist Dianne Dengel, Nancy Wiley, Craig Wilson, Brian Wilson and Albert Wi...
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Live Theater in the Finger Lakes
Valid 05/27/2010 - 08/15/2010
Abner Adams House
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Golf Package at The Brookwoods Country Club
Valid 04/07/2010 - 10/30/2010
Rochester Vacation & Receptive Services
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15 Miles on the Erie Canal
Valid 07/12/2010 - 10/31/2010
1820 Springdale Farm Bed & Breakfast
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Wings & Watercolor - Workshop for Women
Valid 02/17/2010 - 01/01/2011
1820 Springdale Farm Bed & Breakfast
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10% Off Transportation Service
Valid 05/03/2010 - 12/31/2010
Diamonds Limousine Service
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Monday is Steak Night at Horizons Restaurant!
Valid 05/26/2010 - 12/27/2010
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
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Dog Days of Rochester Package
Valid 11/23/2009 - 12/31/2010
Hampton Inn North
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VisitRochester Leasing Incentive
Valid 07/27/2010 - 01/01/2011
Rustic Village Apartments
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BabyMoon Weekend
Valid 05/27/2010 - 12/30/2010
Abner Adams House
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Get Cool, Get Cultured
Valid 07/01/2010 - 08/31/2010
Memorial Art Gallery
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The Make It Up to Your Sweetie
Valid 01/11/2010 - 12/31/2010
1820 Springdale Farm Bed & Breakfast
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Art Thou in Rochester Package
Valid 04/07/2010 - 12/30/2010
Rochester Vacation & Receptive Services
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Spa Elan "Spa Tini" and Toes is Back!
Valid 05/26/2010 - 08/31/2010
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
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Dance in the Garden & Sleep at the Marriott! Featuring Casa Larga Wine!
Valid 07/08/2010 - 08/19/2010
George Eastman House
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Shopping, Shopping and More Shopping
Valid 05/27/2010 - 12/30/2010
Abner Adams House
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