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"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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50 Photographs by Jessica Lange
09/24/2009 - 10/08/2010
George Eastman House presents the first major museum exhibition of photographs by Oscar®-winning actress Jessica Lan...
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Chamber Percussion Ensemble. Michael Burritt, director.
02/11/2010 - 02/11/2010
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Conversations with Garth: Duets
02/13/2010 - 02/13/2010
A Valentine's Day themed performance that highlights the varied and expressive Duets featured in many of Garth Fagan's w...
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Eastman Jazz Ensemble. Bill Dobbins, director
02/10/2010 - 02/10/2010
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Eastman School of Music Faculty Artist Series: George Taylor, viola
02/14/2010 - 02/14/2010
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Edward Sheriff Curtis
02/09/2010 - 02/09/2010
A lecture by Heather Fryer, PhD, Creighton University. 5:30pm-6:00pm- Refreshments 6:00pm-7:00pm- Program
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Exhibition: Be the Dinosaur
02/05/2010 - 05/04/2010
An innovative blending of traditional exhibits and advanced computer simulation takes you back in time 65+ million years...
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Fashioning Kimono: Art Deco and Moderism In Japan
01/31/2010 - 04/04/2010
Fashioning Kimono: Art Deco and Modernism in Japan January 31–April 4, 2010 in the Grand Gallery Ninety-seven extr...
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Going for Baroque; mini-recital on the Italian Baroque Organ
01/03/2010 - 05/30/2010
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Golf Show
02/12/2010 - 02/14/2010
- Exhibitors showcasing the entire golf industry.
- Major golf equipment manufacturers represented on site.
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Harlem Gospel Choir
02/13/2010 - 02/13/2010
The Harlem Gospel Choir, the most famous gospel choir in America today, travels the globe sharing its message of love an...
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Human/Nature: Artists as Explorers in the Early American West The Photographs of Edward Sherriff C
01/15/2010 - 05/16/2010
Discover a Spirit of Exploration at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Two upcoming exhibitions at the Rockwell Museum ...
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Inuit Prints & Sculptures
11/20/2009 - 02/14/2010
Inuit Prints & Scultures
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Italian Kisses and Poetry Readings
02/13/2010 - 02/13/2010
Start your Valentine Weekend with kisses and poetry. Try Casa Larga Vineyard’s Italian Kiss while you listen to po...
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JCC CenterStage Presents "Some Enchanted Evening... The World of Rogers and Hammerstein"
02/06/2010 - 02/14/2010
From "Oklahoma" to "The Sound of Music," Linda and Sandy Foster's all-new revue celebrates Broadway'...
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Kilbourn Concert Series: Amernet Quartet with Barry Snyder, piano.
02/09/2010 - 02/09/2010
Music of Turina, Shostakovich, Dvorák, and Franck.
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Lakeside Winter Celebration And Polar Plunge/Chilly Chili Challenge
02/14/2010 - 02/14/2010
Rochester's premier family-favorite wintertime event. Features the annual Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for the New York Sp...
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Live Entertainment
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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Live Music
08/28/2008 - 02/12/2010
Check our web site www.panevinoristorante.com or call 585-232.6090 to find out who's playing.
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Makers & Mentors Exhibition & Opening Reception
02/05/2010 - 03/21/2010
February 5, 2010 - March 21, 2010 New Sculpture, Painting and Drawing by influential artists/educators Judd Lawrence Wil...
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Nazareth French Film Series Presents, "La Haine/The Hate" (1995)
02/11/2010 - 02/11/2010
Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, this film, shown in black and white, “confronts the viewer with a France far removed from...
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Ossia
02/15/2010 - 02/15/2010
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Philharmonics: Valentine’s Weekend
02/11/2010 - 02/11/2010
Guest conductor Justin Brown conducts some of the most beautiful and passionate music for the most romantic day of the y...
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Philharmonics: Valentine’s Weekend
02/13/2010 - 02/13/2010
Guest conductor Justin Brown conducts some of the most beautiful and passionate music for the most romantic day of the y...
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President's Day Sale
02/12/2010 - 02/15/2010
Save even more on you favorite brands at participating stores including; BCBG Max Azria, Banana Republic Factory Store, ...
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Red Bull Open Ice
02/13/2010 - 02/13/2010
We are excited to announce that we will be holding a Red Bull Open Ice Qualifier Tournament at Mendon Ponds Park in Roch...
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Rochester Celebrity Organ Recital Series. Joan Lippincott.
02/12/2010 - 02/12/2010
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Studio Faculty Presentation
02/09/2010 - 02/09/2010
Attend a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members William Gudenrath, Heather Trimlett, Mark Ditzler, Harry Seama...
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The ARTISANworks Valentine's Dinner Party
02/12/2010 - 02/12/2010
In the age-old lover’s tradition, bring your dearest for a gourmet dinner and dance filled evening. ARTISANworks w...
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The Dutch Connection: George Eastman’s Conservatory in Winter Bloom
02/12/2010 - 02/28/2010
Spring comes early to George Eastman House with the popular annual exhibition The Dutch Connection, featuring thousands ...
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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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Underneath the Lintel
02/05/2010 - 03/07/2010
A global detective tale ripens with the return of a library book - 113 years overdue! Who is the mysterious Mister A? Fo...
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V-Day 2010
02/12/2010 - 02/12/2010
V-Day 2010 Reception and Silent Auction. February 12, 2010 7-9pm. In benefit of education and prevention of violence aga...
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Valentine's Day
02/14/2010 - 02/14/2010
Valentine Chocolate Package. Bring your sweetheart in for a tour and special tasting, including our award winning Vidal ...
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Winter Break
02/13/2010 - 02/21/2010
Enjoy Family Hidden Treasures Tours, offered at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day; Special Hot Glass Show Features in Yo...
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WINTERFEST at Scottsville Ice Arena
02/13/2010 - 02/13/2010
9th Annual WINTERFEST to Benefit the Scottsville Ice Arena Fun event for the whole family! Open skating, raffles, pig ro...
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Women for Wine Sense Presents Chocolate Tasting
02/09/2010 - 02/09/2010
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