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Opinion & Comments: Mainly Books Grateful for Community Support

Mainly Books would like to thank everyone who helped make our fall sale a success. We knew it would be a great day when there was a long line of people waiting to get into the library!. The Friends of Parma Public Library sponsors this event to help the library...

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The Rochester Beacon

Cuddy to return as Geva interim artistic director

Mark Cuddy, Geva Theatre’s artistic director emeritus, will return to the organization in an interim capacity. The move follows an announcement regarding the departure of Elizabeth Williamson. “It is an honor and a privilege to once again serve our community through the artistic stewardship of its flagship theatre during...

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Donate a New and Unwrapped Toy to Toys for Tots at the Library (11/9/26 – 12/13/26)

Please consider donating a new and unwrapped toy to the Toys for Tots drive coordinated by the Irondequoit Professional Firefighters Local 4176 between now and Sunday, December 13. Toy donations may be left in the Toys for Tots bin in the library’s atrium.

Irondequoit, NY · 2d

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Patti LaBelle, Marcus King named headliners for 2027 Rochester International Jazz Festival

How many days will the 2027 Rochester International Jazz Festival last?. Why were Patti LaBelle and Marcus King selected as 2027 headliners?. Rochester, N.Y. — Organizers announced the first two headliners Wednesday for the 2027 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Patti LaBelle is scheduled to perform Saturday, June 19 inside...

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NEXT WEDNESDAY (11/18/26) – Storytime Safari with the Zoo!

Join us for an animal-themed storytime all about “Animal Colors”! And after you listen to the story, stick around to meet a Zoo Ambassador animal!. Storytime Safari with the Zoo is designed for children (ages 3-7) and their caregivers. If you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar.

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Holiday Library Events In Rochester

The Monroe County Library System does such a wonderful job of putting together special events for families. We thought it would be helpful to put as many as we could find in one place. See what’s happening at your local library or a new one nearby!. Holiday Library Events.

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‘Hadestown’ returning to Rochester for two performances in March 2027

The video in the above media player is from March 2023, the first time “Hadestown” performed in Rochester. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Tony Award-winning musical “Hadestown” is returning to Rochester next year for a limited engagement. The Rochester Broadway Theatre League announced Wednesday that the musical will take the stage at the West Herr […]

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Democrat and Chronicle

New theater planned for downtown Canandaigua. Here's where | Exclusive

Sure, the building on Coach Street in Downtown Canandaigua that Nils and Amy Swanson are renovating is small. But the community theater playhouse the couple opened several years ago in Westchester County was smaller than this one. The COVID-19 pandemic, which ended their project after two performances, resulted in their move to Canandaigua. They brought the show with them. They are now in the process of renovating a small building that housed a dog-grooming business in the hopes of opening their small playhouse by spring. A sequel, if you will, to their opening act. Their Forall Theater Co. may fill a niche in Canandaigua and Finger Lakes region, as their stage and productions will be on a smaller scale than the nearby Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua and Bristol Valley Theater in Naples. "We'll have the most intimate space in the Finger Lakes, at least to start with," Amy Swanson said. A background in theater Both work remotely; Amy in information technology and Nils in shipping and receiving for a company that furnishes luxury resorts and hotels. Theater is in their roots, and both have been acting since their early teens. Classically trained, Nils said he's acted in

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SEE PHOTOS: Farmington Veterans Day breakfast, American Legion ceremony, and more

The Rochester region is continuing to hold ceremonies and other events to honor the service of local veterans.

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Veterans Day in Rochester: What’s Open, What’s Closed & Upcoming Events

Most Rochester government offices and services will be closed Wednesday for Veterans Day. However, garbage and recycling collection will remain on schedule. All Rochester branch libraries will also be closed. Upcoming Veterans Day Events:. Tuesday, Nov. 10 – Field of Honor: St. Pius X School will plant American flags honoring...

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EstroFest returns for brand new unfiltered sketch-comedy show

A year in the making and for one weekend only -- some of Rochester's best comedians take the stage for an unfiltered show of original sketches and lots of laughs. The women of Rochester's EstroFest are back, performing comedy skits of haunted families, twisted fair-tales, and cultural contrasts. Cast member Freyda Schneider joins ARC Rochester to preview what guests can expect at the upcoming show.

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Veterans Day: Local Army veteran serves community through business he owns

An Army veteran is helping the Rochester community in a new way.

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Democrat and Chronicle

Alicia Keys talks 'Hell's Kitchen' and growing up in NYC | Exclusive

The Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys , is making its way across Upstate New York. The production played Rochester’s West Herr Auditorium Theatre Nov. 3-8 as part of the Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s 2026-27 M&T Bank Broadway Season. The North American tour heads next to Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre Nov. 10-15. The show is directed by multiple-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, features choreography by multiple-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and the music of Keys. Hell's Kitchen takes you through the journey of 17-year-old Ali growing up in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood in New York City. Along the way you learn about her life and mentors, and hear new music exclusive to the show. The following is a Q&A with Keys. Answers have been edited lightly for clarity and length. How does it feel being able to see your life onstage? This story is not autobiographical, but it is completely inspired by real moments. It’s surreal to see somuch truth come from the stage by such an incredibly talented cast. While Hell’s Kitchen is a fictionalstory, it’s inspired by

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Hochstein School holding Veterans Day ceremony and concert

The events begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday on the steps of the school.

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CITY News

REVIEW | ‘Candy’ by Candy

Crisp air, crunchy leaves and a savory fall breeze have invaded Rochester. The time for hayrides and barn dances is here, and the debut album from country band Candy arrives just in time. These 12 tracks are packed with autumn whimsy and good ol’ classic Americana, peppered with modernity for a new generation. Hannah Maier, […] The post REVIEW | ‘Candy’ by Candy appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. .

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1862: Silas C. Doolittle to Coleman W. Doolittle

Silas C. Doolittle was born on August 14, 1843, in Butler, New York, to Loren Doolittle (1790-1860) and Phebe Worth (1805-1872). His father was a lawyer who owned $550 of personal property in 1860. Doolittle grew up and attended school in Wolcott, New York, and by 1860, he was working as a farmer.

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This Hole-In-The-Wall New York Restaurant Is So Good It Deserves Its Own Reality Show

If food television has taught us anything, it’s that the best meals in the world are rarely found in places with valet parking, and Doug’s Fish Fry in Skaneateles, New York proves that point with every single plate it sends out. This is the kind of restaurant that...

Skaneateles, NY · 5d

Campus Times

The Crimson Quill Brings Horror and Dark Literature to Rochester

For Kenna Paige, the 28-year-old Rochester native behind The Crimson Quill, opening a bookstore has never been a mere passing interest — rather, it is a dream she has carried for years, one that she is finally preparing to turn into reality in Rochester’s South Wedge neighborhood. Set to open shortly before Christmas 2026, The Crimson Quill will become Rochester’s first horror and dark literature themed bookstore.

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