Agencies: To list YOUR 2020 events, send info to wishbook@rochester.rr.com.
See Recurring (Year-Round) Events for events that are held every month.
FEBRUARY 2020 EVENTS back to top
Monday, February 24, 2020, at 7:30 p.m., at the Penfield High School Auditorium, located at 25 High School Drive in Penfield, New York.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.penfieldsymphony.org, by phone at 585-872-0774, at the Penfield Recreation Department, Canandaigua National Bank (Penfield Branch), and at the door on the night of the concert. Advance tickets cost $15 for adults ($16 at the door), and $12 for senior citizens 60 and over ($16 at the door). For students of any age with a student ID, advance tickets are free or $1 at the door.
Chabrier composed his most brilliant work, España, based upon the fascinating rhythms he heard while visiting Spain, such as the jota, fandango, and malequeña. Moncayo’s Huapango features complex duple and triple meters, and the trumpet and trombone are prominent as they mimic the singing of men during the huapango dance. Márquez’ Congo del Fuego Nuevo(Conga of the New Fire) is inspired by the enticing rhythms of the Afro-Cuban conga conga. Of the Capriccio espagnol, Rimsky-Korsakov wrote: “The Spanish themes, of dance character, furnished me with rich material for putting in use multiform orchestral effects, vividly brilliant for all that.” Johannes Brahms wrote most of his Second Symphony during a vacation in Austria. A joyfulness permeates the entire work, and, even with its more tense, dramatic times, there is still a lightness and great spirit to be enjoyed by all.
Directed by Dr. David Harman since 2000, this 90-piece orchestra enriches the community by providing fine music and a setting where both amateur and professional musicians perform a variety of classical music. For information on concerts and highlights, follow the Penfield Symphony Orchestra on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PenfieldSymphonyOrchestra, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/PenfieldSym, or visit the website at http://www.penfieldsymphony.org.
MARCH 2020 EVENTS back to top
Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 9 pm to 1 am at Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Road, Suite L, Rochester, NY 14610.
UCCS is delighted to announce our 2020 Silent Disco: Art Never Had Such a Good Time. More than 100 people will dance the night away at ARTISANworks. Guests will enjoy light appetizers, a specialty cocktail, silent auction items, raffles, and spectacular art.
Supporting our Silent Disco will truly make a difference in the lives of our students. UCCS serves a high concentration of City of Rochester students in poverty with more than 90% of currently enrolled eligible for free/reduced lunch. The funds raised at this event will help UCCS provide field trips, mid-year restocking of classroom supplies; and will support programs such as our Science Fair and Parent Curriculum Nights.
Sunday, March 8, 2020, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, at AMF Empire Lanes, 2400 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580.
Check-in begins at 1:00 pm.
Tickets available online and at the door. $8.00/ticket. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll, and dessert.
Please join us for our for annual Fundraising Dinner. The event will be emceed by Brighton Town Supervisor Bill Moehle! We will have a buffet dinner, musical entertainment performed by Mirwais Nazari, silent auction and paddle call. Our featured speakers this year will be our program director, Ellen Smith, as well as LTC. James Pritchett and his interpreter, Soran Dawoodi, who relocated to Rochester, NY in 2019.
This event is being held to raise funds for incoming visa approved Afghan and Iraqi wartime allies who are resettling in the Rochester area.
Tickets can be purchased online at: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NzE1MTc=
Sponsorship details can be found at: https://www.keepingourpromise.org/sponsorship.html
Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22, 2020, at Webster Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Drive (off Phillips Rd., north of Rte. 104).
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm • Sunday, 12 pm to 4 pm.
Admission: Kids under 12: FREE • Kids: 12-17: $3.00 • Adults: $5:00 • Seniors (60+): $3.00.
Trains & Accessories for sale by area vendors.
For more information, please call (585) 216-7829 and leave a message.
Lunch will be provided.
People with Parkinson's, their families, care partners, and anyone serving the Parkinson's community are welcome to attend.
RSVP now at http://www3.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=106391&view=Detail
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
For more information, contact Nancy Nealon at 585-234-5355 or nnealon@parkinson.org
APRIL 2020 EVENTS back to top
Friday, April 17, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at Locust Hill Country Club, 2000 Jefferson Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534.
Wine & Beer Tasting, Desserts and Silent Auction Event.
Tickets: $30 in advance online, $40 at the door.
Special guest appearances by some of our birds: falcons, owls, hawks, osprey!
Numerous great auction items to bid on TO HELP the animals of Wild Winks.
For more information, contact Wild Wings by phone at 585-334-7790, by email at info@wildwingsinc.org; or visit the website
at www.wildwingsinc.org
All proceeds benefit the animals at Wild Wings!
OTHER 2020 EVENTS back to top
Saturday, June 6, 2020, at East Rochester High School, 200 Woodbine Avenue.
Entry Fee starts at $18.
Cash prizes for overall winners!
Benefits Allivea Maxon and Craig Winter.
For information, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/EastRochester/BeatBrainCancer5k
Agencies: To list Your Events, please send info to wishbook@rochester.rr.com
RECURRING (YEAR ROUND) EVENTS back to top
Sundays
Sundays throughout the year, at the Museum, 6393 E. River Road, West Henrietta, NY.
Museum volunteers are restoring several antique trolleys for operation on the museum's rail line. View the progress as we bring a 1914 interurban car and a 100-year-old Rochester streetcar back to life!
Available during our regular operating hours, 11 am to 5 pm, Sundays only. Included in the regular admission price. See www.nymtmuseum.org for more information.
Mondays
Activities presented by the National Parkinson Foundation Greater Rochester to benefit those affected by Parkinson's disease (Various days Monday - Saturday) include support groups, the Parkinson Cafe, seminars, fitness classes, and non-contact boxing lessons.
For dates, times and locations, go to http://www.npfgreaterrochester.org/events/my-calendar/
Fridays
Every Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at The St. Vincent DePaul Store in the basement of St. Michael's Hall, 124 Evergreen St. (Church location: behind 869 Clinton Avenue near corner of Clifford Avenue.) Includes antiques, collectibles, athletic equipment, electronics, and other items that are not basic household items. Quality merchandise at bargain prices. Proceeds raised at the sale go to support the St. Vincent De Paul Ministry to help the poor in our parish live a better life.
Saturdays
Third Saturday of the month, from 10:00 am to 12 noon, at The Former U.S. Customs House, 10 Latta Rd. corner of River Street, Rochester 14612. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Bring in any items petaining to Charlotte that you would like to show the group. (Every month except July, August, and December.)
Second Saturday of the month, from 10:00 am to 12 noon, at The Former Customs House, 10 Latta Rd., at the corner of River Street. Rochester, NY 14612. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Presentation by the Marine History Group of the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society. The Presentation will be followed by a round robin. Bring your thoughts about Marine History for group discussion. (Every month except July, August, and December.)
Two Saturdays per month, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, See our website at svdprochester.org for dates, Location is The St. Vincent DePaul Store in the basement of St. Michael's Hall, 124 Evergreen St. See Friday listing for details.