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George Eastman Musuem Opens New Thomas Tischer Visitor Center
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:00 PM by Visit Rochester

The new Thomas Tischer Visitor Center at the George Eastman Museum is officially now open. The Thomas Tischer Visitor Center includes the ESL Federal Credit Union Pavilion, which will serve as the
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arts & culture, filmGeorge Eastman Museum to reopen on July 26
Thursday, July 9, 2020 11:00 AM by Visit Rochester

The museum will be open for members only July 17–18 Rochester, N.Y., July 9, 2020— The George Eastman Museum has announced it will reopen to the public on Sunday, July 26, at 11 a.m. The museum, which
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arts & culture, filmMajor Cultural Attractions Set to Reopen in Rochester Beginning June 27
Friday, June 26, 2020 9:00 AM by Visit Rochester

ROCHESTER, NY—Three of Rochester’s largest cultural attractions—the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG), Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC), and The Strong National Museum of Play—will open Saturday,
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arts & culture2019 World Video Game Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Thursday, May 2, 2019 4:00 PM

ROCHESTER, New York—The games in the 2019 class of The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame traversed dark tunnels, played their cards right, fended off mighty foes, and sped across the finish line
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Events, Family, arts & culture10 Reasons to Write about Rochester in 2019
Thursday, January 31, 2019 12:00 PM by Rachel Laber

Discover ten (of the many) reasons to write about Rochester, NY in 2019. Rochester is the third largest city in New York State, and is one of the most arts-vibrant cities in the country.
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arts & culture, press release, Sports, awardsGEVA’S 46TH SEASON CONTINUES WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF HARD CELL
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 9:00 AM by Visit Rochester

GEVA’S 46 TH SEASON CONTINUES WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF HARD CELL ESL Federal Credit Union/Rochester Regional Health 2018-2019 Season continues with a new comedy by Brent Askari. Patrick Noonan and
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arts & culture, theatre2018 National Toy Hall of Fame Inductees Announced Today: Uno, Pinball, and Magic 8 Ball
Thursday, November 8, 2018 12:00 PM by Visit Rochester

Signs point to yes! After being named a finalist seven times, the mystical Magic 8 Ball has been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame, alongside the popular card game Uno and the fast-paced,
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arts & culture, awards, press releaseMemorial Art Gallery Presents: The Surreal Visions of Josephine Tota
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 1:00 PM by Visit Rochester

The Surreal Visions of Josephine Tota July 15–September 9, 2018 The Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester (MAG) is pleased to announce The Surreal Visions of Josephine Tota . The
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arts & cultureGeva Theatre Announces 2018-2019 Season
Thursday, March 22, 2018 9:00 AM by Visit Rochester

Geva Theatre Center’s Artistic Director Mark Cuddy and Executive Director Christopher Mannelli are proud to announce the 11 major productions and 2 festivals of the much anticipated 2018-2019 Season,
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arts & cultureRBTL ANNOUNCES THE 2018-2019 M&T BANK BROADWAY SEASON LINEUP AT RBTL’S AUDITORIUM THEATRE
Thursday, March 15, 2018 9:00 AM by Visit Rochester

RBTL ANNOUNCES THE 2018-2019 M&T BANK BROADWAY SEASON LINEUP AT RBTL’S AUDITORIUM THEATRE The 2018-2019 M&T Bank Broadway Season at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre, presented by the Rochester Broadway