FOOD & DRINK
2024 Party in the Park lineup announced
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester released the 2024 Party in the Park lineup Thursday. The annual summer event, now in its 27th year, brings live music to Martin Luther King Jr. Park in downtown Rochester every Thursday from July 11 through August 15. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. for each show. Opening […]
Your guide to the music at the Rochester Lilac Festival 2024!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Lilac Festival released its full line-up of local and regional bands, supporting talent, and headliners on the music side of things at the festival. Many bands are returning to the festival this year, but some new performances are hitting the stage. Below is a comprehensive guide to the concerts […]
2024 Food Truck Battle expands: Two-day lineup announced
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The annual Food Truck Battle will return for its fourth year with a special surprise as it extends the competition from one day to two days. The 2024 Food Truck Battle will take over Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds on Friday, May 10, from 4 p.m. to 10 […]
TAKE-5 ticket worth over $19k sold in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A top-prize winning TAKE-5 ticket was sold in Rochester! According to the New York State Lottery, the ticket was sold at a Wegmans on East Ridge Road. The ticket was worth over $19,000. This was one of many lottery tickets sold in Rochester this month. The most recent was a $12,000 […]
Allendale Columbia students celebrate 40-year tradition of Kite Day
Pittsford, N.Y. — More than 100 students at Allendale Columbia School celebrated Kite Day on campus Thursday. All enjoyed play-based learning outdoors with a hands-on lesson in air resistance and comradery. "Some of the greatest learning comes from each other, so I think that has always been at the...
Strong Museum Wegmans closing for renovations
Rochester, N.Y. — The Strong National Museum of Play's Wegmans exhibit will be closed temporarily starting next week. Wegmans Super Kids Market will be closed for renovations April 29-May 22. Strong did not release any further details about the renovations. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,...
Wegmans accepting medications during drop-off event
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Wegmans Food Markets will be partnering with local law enforcement agencies this weekend to host community prescription medication drop-off events at 53 stores across seven states to give community members the opportunity to remove potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs from their homes.
Food Truck Rodeo returns to the Rochester Public Market
Rochester, N.Y. — The Food Truck Rodeo returned to the Rochester Public Market on Wednesday night. The wide array of food was accompanied by live music from the band "Unstuck." Those attending said they're thrilled the series is back. "It's my favorite thing," said Mackenzie Purvee. "I come to...
‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ coming to Pittsford
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Get your tickets now for a new take on a beloved comedy. It’s “Legally Blonde The Musical” coming to you from Pittsford Musicals. You can see it this weekend at Pittsford-Sutherland. This follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal while chasing her dreams. Marissa DelVecchio stars […]
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