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Wicked to ‘defy gravity’ at West Herr Auditorium Theater
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The production is billed as Rochester’s most popular musical, and next week, ‘Wicked’ returns to the West Herr Auditorium Theatre. This story shows us what happened in the Land of Oz long before the story of Dorothy. Of course, there’s The Wizard, played by Tom McGowan, who joined us on Sunrise […]
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Country singer Dierks Bentley coming to CMAC with special guests
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Country singer Dierks Bentley is bringing his On the Map Tour to Canandaigua this summer — with special guests! Bentley, known for songs such as “Drunk on a Plane” and “Somewhere on a Beach,” is coming to CMAC on Saturday, July 11. Coming with Bentley to Canandaigua are special guests Ricky […]
Democrat and Chronicle
Popular spot in Canandaigua brings back Mexican street food
CANANDAIGUA — Never, ever, ever underestimate the power of Taco Tuesdays. Not that Star Cider ever has in its going on seven years in operation, but the return of Mexican street food to the Canandaigua cidery last fall not only served as somewhat of a reunion for staff and customers, but has sparked a shared creativity for food, drink and special events heading into 2026. Face it: A ciderita, a margarita drink made with cider, screams for a taco or two or three. Martín Castillo Lara is chef, and with assistance from his brother, Samuel, is now running the kitchen. Castillo Lara was here back when Neno’s Gourmet Mexican Street Food operated at the cidery. Customers missed that style of food and wanted it back, said Star Cider co-owner Cortni Stahl. They got it. “It’s been awesome,” Stahl said. “The feedback has been amazing. He’s really talented.” Castillo Lara is versatile, having worked preparing deli-style, Italian and sushi dishes in addition to Mexican cuisine in various eateries in New York City, Chicago and Rochester. “I’m anxious to show people what I have learned,” Castillo Lara said. Nachos and burritos are among his fan favorites, as are slow-cooked beef birrias and
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Rochester McDonald’s shake sales to support families at Ronald McDonald House
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Fans of the seasonal Shamrock Shake can once again enjoy the minty treat while helping local families. From Feb. 17 through March 17, Rochester McDonald’s restaurants will donate 25 cents from each Shamrock Shake sold to the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester. In 2025, contributions from Shamrock Shake sales in Rochester […]
lifeinthefingerlakes.com
CAW! CAW! Auburn to Host “First Ever Crow Cawcus”
A Community Celebration of the Iconic Downtown Crow Roost. Each winter, Auburn is visited by one of nature’s most fascinating spectacles: the arrival of thousands of American crows, gathering nightly in the heart of downtown. This phenomenon, unique in its scale and character, has become a seasonal hallmark for the community and an unexpected attraction for visitors.
The Rochester Beacon
Community, culture, creativity: the Bronze Collective Theatre Fest
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The motto of the Bronze Collective Theatre Fest is a powerful one. Can art truly do both? BCT’s David Shakes believes it can, and it should. “Art can be a shield against forces that are not necessarily for us,” he says. “And it...
13 WHAM
Residents at St. John's Home treated to a pre-Valentine's Day performance
Rochester, N.Y. — Love is in the air at St. John's Home in Rochester. Vocalist Josh Shaprio arranged a special Valentine's Day-themed performance for residents at the Highland Avenue campus. The mashup of classic love songs including hits from Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé, helping to awaken old memories...
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MoJo Blue: Rochester’s Explosive Blues/Rock Groove
Rochester’s music scene has a new heartbeat in the form of MoJo Blue, a band described as delivering an “explosive blues/rock groove” that blends soul, jazz, and fire into every performance. Since forming in 2021, the band has been captivating audiences across the Rochester area with both original music and inspired takes on classic covers.
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InTune Supper Club to bring modern twist to classic dining experience
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new twist on the classic night-out experience is arriving at Eastview Mall, where InTune Supper Club is opening its doors with a blend of dining, live music and a throwback sense of occasion rarely found in the region’s entertainment scene. The venue, positioned as the only supper club of its […]
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Island Wraps to host “Single 2 Mingle Game Nite”
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester eatery is bringing local singles together for an evening of food and fun ahead of Valentine’s Day. From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., founder and head chef Chef Patricia Simmonds invites patrons looking for a single experience to visit Island Wraps on Friday, Feb. 13. The Caribbean-style restaurant’s “Single […]
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Chicken restaurant chain plans to open first Upstate NY location
A popular chicken restaurant chain is planning to open its first location in Upstate New York. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has proposed a new restaurant built in Minotti Crossings Plaza along Jefferson Road in Henrietta, N.Y., according to WROC. It would be located between Shake Shack and Panera Bread, about 5 miles outside of Rochester and 80 miles west of Syracuse.