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NEXT MONTH (4/11/26) – Friends Fest 2026: Market and Music
Join us on Saturday, April 11, for a very special event from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Friends Fest 2026, hosted by the Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library, will transform the library’s community room into a pop-up market with local artists, vintage finds, and live music. Food and raffle tickets will be available for sale with chances to win prizes. Admission is $5 (or pay what you can), and all proceeds support library programs and services. We hope to see you there!
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University of Rochester and Princeton students team up for local a cappella performance
Rochester, N.Y. — The University of Rochester YellowJackets a cappella group will join the Princeton Katzenjammers for a live performance on Saturday evening at Hochstein Performance Hall. Each ensemble will deliver a 45-minute headlining set, bringing over 30 talented voices to downtown Rochester. From modern pop to intricate jazz...
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Willink Student-Parent Band will perform March 14
This is a very talented local music group whose musicians range from middle schoolers to grandparents, doing what they love to do — play music — all together in one place. The band, now in its 33rd season, is comprised of Webster School District students, alumni, parents, grandparents and community members. It’s led by conductors Tiffany DiPiazza and Matt Osika, and provides a multi-generational experience like no other.
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Hoochenanny Festival 2026 returns, moves to Perinton
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The third Hoochenanny Festival is coming to Perinton at Center Park West August 14 through 16. Organizers announced that, following a very successful festival last year, Hoochenanny has a new venue in 2026: Center Park West in the Town of Perinton, 1100 Ayrault Road, Fairport. They say the music lineup, as well as […]
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Meet Garbage Plates: Upstate New York’s Most Infamous Comfort Food
Upstate New York offers regional dishes that locals swear by. In Buffalo, spicy wings are a must. In Ithaca, Cornell chicken off the grill draws crowds. Rochester, meanwhile, serves a highly controversial dish that has earned local devotion. That specialty is the garbage plate. Despite its unappetizing name, it has...
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A Night to Remember with Warren Haynes and His Band
On March 3rd, 2026, legendary artist Warren Haynes brought his "Winter of Warren Tour 2026" to the Kodak Center in Rochester, NY. The Grammy Award-winning icon hardly needs an introduction. With a career spanning over forty years, including time with the Allman Brothers Band and the Dead, Haynes is also a founding member of Gov't Mule. His solo career has also been highly successful, and he has collaborated with countless artists from hard rock to country music. For this particular 16-date tour, the first 11 dates are a stripped-down, 2-set solo performance; no two shows will be alike as he draws on songs and influences from throughout his career. As the tour nears its end, he is closing out this special run by adding his band to the last five shows, continuing the solo-show theme, and creating a unique experience for each audience.
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Motorsports show rolls into Auburn Mall
Race cars, vendors and live music will fill the Auburn Mall this weekend during a two-day motorsports show. Finger Lakes Speed World will host the event March 7 and 8 at the mall in Auburn. Organizers say the show will feature more than 50 vendors and a variety of vehicles...
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Harry Styles fans pack Record Archive for album listening party
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Fans of Harry Styles took to Record Archive Friday afternoon to celebrate the release of the pop star’s newest album during a special listening party. The event gave fans a chance to hear Styles’ fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time, Disco, Occasionally, together while browsing themed merchandise, vinyl records and […]
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From Fairport to Nashville: Claudia Hoyser Realizes Her Dream One Stage at a Time
From coffee shop open mics home in Fairport to sharing arena stages with country music’s biggest names, Claudia Hoyser has built her career on grit, gratitude, and a fearless belief in possibility. Hoyser credits her hometown as the foundation of her journey. What began as “more of a hobby,”...
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These longtime Rochester eateries serve up good food and nostalgia
It's common knowledge that the food business is a tough one. The hours are long, the work is hard and the margins are small. That's why it's remarkable when restaurants remain in business with more or less the same approach for decades. It means they are doing something right – most likely serving delicious food, creating an inviting environment, making its customers feel welcome or a combination of the three. These old-school eateries have been around for more than 60 years. These are humble restaurants, delis and markets that date back to the 1960s or earlier. They are locally owned, mostly family‑run establishments that have retained their core identities through transitions in generations and ownership. When you walk through their doors, you feel like you're stepping into somewhere authentic that's stood the test of time. This story focuses on Rochester and its suburbs but we've also included some spots that are worth a short road trip. A few are seasonal, so check their websites and social media for opening dates. Charlie's Charlie Riedel (pronounced REED-uhl) opened his eponymous restaurant on Empire Boulevard in 1969. The family business is now in its third generation. It has been spruced up fairly recently
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Rochester Native Returns Home with Navy’s Official Chorus
Rochester native Musician 1st Class Michaela Swan will return to her childhood home with the United States Navy Sea Chanters, the official chorus of the U.S Navy, for a performance on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at Roberts Wesleyan University, 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester. The concert is free, but tickets can be reserved by visiting the band’s website at https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events/2026-mar-10-roberts-wesleyan-university.
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Wineries Without Walls Launches Collaborative Pop Up Series at ‘The Snug’ on Seneca Lake
WATKINS GLEN, NY (WENY) — A new collaboration between several Finger Lakes wine micro-producers has a new place where people can sample their wines in one location. It’s called Wineries Without Walls — a group of small local beverage producers hosting a series of tasting pop-ups at The Snug at Seneca Lake Brewing Company in Rock Stream, north of Watkins Glen. The idea is to give these micro-producers a way to come together and share their products in a one-stop-shop, especially for producers that don’t have their own tasting rooms.
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5 Best Burger Spots in Rochester, New York that Locals Rave About
Rochester has serious comfort‑food cred—from garbage plates to great pizza—and its burger scene lives right in that same lane. These five spots are always in the Rochester locals’ rotation when it comes to truly great burgers. 1. Vic & Irv’s / Schaller’s Area Favorites (classic drive‑in...
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NY breweries rank among the best in the nation in new poll
A craft brewery in western New York was named among the best brewpubs in the nation in the latest USA Today Readers' Choice poll. Strangebird Brewery in Rochester, New York, landed third on the list of the nation's best brewpubs. The 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards highlight the very best in travel, food and drink and lifestyle. Every week, USA TODAY 10Best invites a panel of industry experts to nominate their favorite points of interest and attractions across a wide range of categories. Here's more on the latest awards and how breweries around New York state fared: Strangebird Brewery in Rochester NY Strangebird Brewery , at 62 Marshall St. in Rochester, placed third among best brewpubs in the nation , according to the 10Best results. The craft brewery has "garnered significant acclaim" and was named the New York State Craft Brewery of the Year in 2022. In 2024, Strangebird earned a bronze medal at the Great American Beer Festival Competition as well as medals in the World Beer Cup and New York State Craft Beer Competition. "Curated to pair with its beer, the food menu includes made-from-scratch items that include a BBQ cauliflower sandwich, a mortadella pizza, and
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Harmonizing with Heart: Chris & Korie’s Music Delights Across the Rochester and Finger Lakes area
From open mics to arena stages, Chris & Korie have built their reputation on harmony, heart, and a shared love of great songs. Korie, a Lima native, and Chris, from Fairport, officially formed their duo in Fall 2020 “during the quiet downtime of the pandemic.” What began with a few open mic appearances quickly grew into a full-fledged musical partnership. Since then, they’ve played more than 500 gigs and show no signs of slowing down, a popular presence in the Rochester area music scene.
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‘Community and connection:’ Women’s Weekend to take over Naples for third year
NAPLES, N.Y. (WROC) – To celebrate Women’s History Month, the village of Naples is bringing back Women’s Weekend. It’s a three-day event featuring workshops, entertainment, and a chance to support the many women-owned businesses there. It all kicks off Friday morning and runs through Sunday night. “Once we dove in and found out there are […]