All Events

12/3/2011 at 11:00 AM to 12/3/2011 at 9:00 PM

Description:

Celebrate the upcoming holidays at the South Wedge holiday festival “It’s A Wonderful Life in the South Wedge”, with free horse-drawn sleigh rides, a tree lighting ceremony, holiday bazaar, kid’s eco-friendly ornament making, a food and clothing drive to benefit Calvary St. Andrews Church and School 12, caroling with the Rochester Oratorio Society, and specials in all local shops and restaurants.

Watch the classic film, It’s A Wonderful Life, under our tent. Make s’mores and enjoy hot chocolate and hot cider. Join our candlelit procession led by The Buddhahood. Buy your holiday trees and wreaths at the Star Alley Park that day too!

Location:

662 South Ave.map

Contact:

[email protected]

Cost:

No Entrance Fee

Web Page:

http://www.southwedge.com/events/2011-holiday

Family Fun Day & Lighting of the Liberty Pole

All Events

12/3/2011 at 3:00 PM to 12/3/2011 at 8:30 PM

Description:

Visit with Santa Claus!  Enjoy holiday music, family-friendly activities, Rudolph and friends and the Lighting of the Liberty Pole!  Then, join in a festive family parade with Santa and Prime Time Brass as we head to Manhattan Square Park for the season opening of the Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink.   Enjoy the ground fireworks display and FREE open skate and entertainment!  ($3 limited skate rental) 

Location:

Sibley Building, 228 East Main Street map

Contact:

311 OR 585-428-5990(outside of city limits)

Cost:

FREE

Parking:

East End Garage - 475 E. Main St.
$2

Washington Sq. Garage - 111 Woodbury Blvd.
$2

Web Page:

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/index.aspx?id=96

Sponsors:

WARM 101.3

Disabled or
Hearing Impaired
Accessibility:

Yes

Central Library - 100 Years of Ragtime Celebration - Dylan Price

All Events

12/11/2011 at 2:00 PM to 12/11/2011 at 3:30 PM

Description:

Dylan Price will perform in the final program of the 100 Years of Ragtime Celebration series. The one hour concert will be followed by a brief reception. 

This concert for all ages will be held in the Kate Gleason Auditorium, 1st floor of Central's Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building.  

Other concerts in this series:
Sunday, October 9 - Howard Spindler
Sunday, November 6 - Jesse Lozano
Sunday, November 13 - Kristin Ditlow

Location:

Central Library
115 South Ave.
Rochester, NY 14604

Contact:

Deborah Nevin, (585) 428-8304

Cost:

Free

Disabled or
Hearing Impaired
Accessibility:

This library is handicapped accessible.
To request specific accommodations, contact Deborah Nevin at (585) 428-8304
ten days prior to the program.

For more information about our libraries,

visit these pages: 

Library Branches in Rochester  |   Rochester Public Library

City Council Committee Meeting

All Events

12/8/2011 at 4:00 PM to 12/8/2011 at 8:00 PM

Description:

City Council committees generally meet on the Thursday prior to the monthly City Council meeting. The primary function of these committees is to review all proposed legislation and to recommend adoption, consideration, or rejection by the entire Council, either as written or with amendments.

The committees meet one after the other in the following order:

• Finance (Carolee Conklin - chair)

• Neighborhood & Business Development (Carla Palumbo - chair)

• Jobs, Parks & Public Works (Dana Miller - chair)

• Public Safety, Youth & Recreation (Adam McFadden - chair)

For more information about the four standing committees please visit the City Council committees' page.

Location:

Committee meetings are held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 30 Church St.Map

Contact:

For more information, call (585) 428-7538.

Cost:

There is no cost. The public is invited to attend the committee meetings.

Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis 5k

Location:

Somewhere in Brighton, NY – just follow the scent of old sneakers.

Entry fees:

As unknowable as the innermost thoughts of Zeus.

Contact:

Melinda Merante - 585-264-1480 - Email

It's A Wonderful Run 5k (Certified)

Saturday, 10 December, 2011, 4:40 p.m.

Location:

Hotel Clarence, 108 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY.

Entry fees:

Pre-entry, $20.00 by 01 December; post-entry, $25.00.

Contact:

Jeff Rook - 315-568-1438 - email
Official web site here
Register for this event on line
PDF entry form here

  
A fascinating evening that combines music, dance, and conversation. Garth Fagan Dance will offer a unique experience highlighting the varied expressive duets featured in many of Mr. Fagan's works. The evening will include valet parking, a full sit-down dinner, champagne, and a performance by Garth Fagan Dance.

An Evening of Duets
Saturday February 11, 2012 @ 7:00PM

Garth Fagan Dance Studio

Christmas with Aaron Neville: Niagara Holiday Market

Christmas with Aaron Neville: Niagara Holiday Market

• December 1, 2011
• Location: The Conference Center of Niagara Falls
• Address: 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
• Visit Website

No world-class Holiday market would be complete without a world-class lineup of live entertainment, featuring the sounds and melodies of the holidays. The Niagara Holiday Market will offer an exceptional array of great talent throughout its run, with live performances at Conference Center Niagara Falls, one of Western New York's best event venues.

Saturday, December 3rd

Will Holton CD Release & LIVE Recording

w/ Daniel Powell, Rod Bonner, Tifani, ROC 'The Writer,' Kissena, and Bruce Wojick

7:00pm Doors | 8:00pm Show

$30.00 Presale | $35.00 Day of Show
Tickets on sale at Walmart & The Tralf Box Office. Charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000 / 716-852-2860 or *BUY NOW*

" Holton’s “Living the Dream” Experience is attributed to his many accomplishments. Embodies Holton’s message to youth……….. “Despite the obstacles that may present themselves on the road to success…. perseverance, dedication and commitment are key. Take the little successes to reach your desired result and become a big success”

FREE CD with ticket purchase that features Legendary Jazz Vibraphonist - ROY AYERS. Roc (The Writer) & Tifani

Sunday, December 4th

Buffalo's Best Meets Sunday's Best

Presented by WUFO 1080am

3:00pm Doors | 4:00pm Show

$10.80 Presale | $15.00 Day of Show
Tickets on sale at Walmart & The Tralf Box Office. Charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000 / 716-852-2860 or *BUY NOW*

"If you believe that you are truly a blessed and anointed unsigned gospel singer, and you live in the Western New York area, then WUFO 1080 AM wants you to showcase your talent in the first ever “Buffalo’s Best Meets Sunday’s Best” competition! This showcase is for unsigned artist who are willing to participate in the largest Gospel showcase in Buffalo; especially those whose churches will support them.

Eric Martin's House Party featuring The S.O.S Band

7:00pm Doors | 8:00pm Show

$25.00 Presale | $30.00 Day of Show
Tickets on sale at Walmart & The Tralf Box Office. Charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000 / 716-852-2860 or *BUY NOW* (21)

Friday, December 16th

Christmas @ The Tralf

featuring Anita, Joey Diggs, Jonathan Reed, Kevin Hall - Hosted by Roderick Bonner Sr.

7:00pm Doors | 8:00pm Show

$20.00 Presale | $25.00 Day of Show | $35.00 VIP
Tickets on sale at Walmart & The Tralf Box Office. Charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000 / 716-852-2860 or *BUY NOW*

"Presented by Mirage Management Group"