Sunday, 05 July 2009

“we ROC” is a campaign of the people, for the people that chooses celebration over cynicism. It’s time we push negativity aside and feel proud about where we live. Why? We’re one of America’s best-kept secrets.

We have things other cities dream about. Low-cost housing, short commutes, world-class golf, a thriving arts and culture scene - just to name a few. There are tons of reasons to feel proud about Rochester. Let's band together and shout to the world that we love our city. That together, we ROC!


What Do you Say?

Rochester is so cold. Don’t you have 9 months of winter?

If you want it so hot that you break a sweat every time you bend over, then move to Houston. I, on the other hand, enjoy having four beautiful seasons. Winter is just one of them, Mr. exaggerator.

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Events That ROC
April ROCs

Playhouse Disney Live
WHEN: Wednesday April 2, 2009 at 6pm
WHERE: Blue Cross Arena
COST: $72, $47, $37, $27, $17
MORE INFO: http://www.bluecrossarena.com/events.htm

Heart Walk
WHEN: April 4, 2009 at 8am
WHERE: Begins at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial
COST: No fee
MORE INFO: www.rochesterheartwalk.org

Michael Cavanaugh in Concert: Featuring the Music of Billy Joel & More
WHEN: April 24th & 25th at 8pm
WHERE: Eastman Theatre
COST: $70, $55, $41, $24
MORE INFO:  www.rpo.org

Kevin Meaney stand up comedy
WHEN: April 16, 17, 18
WHERE: The Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY
COST: $12
MORE INFO: www.thecomedyclub.us

Class: Cooking with Wine
WHEN: April 21, 2009 from 6-8pm
WHERE: NY Wine & Culinary Center in Canandaigua
COST: $70 per person
MORE INFO: www.nywcc.com

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
WHEN: April 10, 2009; door at 8pm, show at 9pm
WHERE: Water Street Music Hall
COST: $10 advance, $15 at door
MORE INFO: www.waterstreetmusic.com

O.A.R Concert
WHEN: April 29, 2009 at 7:30pm
WHERE: Gordon Field House at RIT
COST: $25 for students, $30 for public
MORE INFO: www.ofarevolution.com

Skin and Steel Motorcycle and Tattoo Show
WHEN: April 19, 2009
WHERE: Dome Center in the Monroe County Fairgrounds, Henrietta, NY
COST: $12,  12 and under free
MORE INFO:  www.skinandsteel.com

Rochester Americans Home Game vs. Grand Rapids Griffins
WHEN: April 5, 2009
WHERE: Blue Cross Arena
COST: $14.25-$22.25, group discounts available for 10+
MORE INFO: www.bluecrossarena.com

Rochester’s Great American Family Expo
WHEN: April 11, 2009
WHERE: Fair and Expo Center, E Henrietta Road; Dome Arena and Minett Hall
COST: Free for under 13 and seniors, $4 per adult with discount coupon online
MORE INFO:  www.greatamericanfamilyexpo.com

 

March ROCs

Rochester’s Annual 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade
WHEN: March 14th at 12:30pm.
WHERE: Start at East Avenue and Alexander Street.
                 Route follows East Ave. and Main St.
                 Ends at Plymouth Avenue.
MORE INFO: http://www.rochesterparade.com

Pubs to Check out on Parade Day and St. Patty’s Day:

Johnny’s Irish Pub
Voted Rochester’s Choice Best Irish Pub for the last 5 years!  Live Irish music runs from March 7-18th.  For more information and a calendar of St. Patty’s Day events check out the website: http://www.johnnysirishpub.com/calendar.htm
1382 Culver Road
Rochester, NY 14609

The Old Toad
This British Pub will have an assortment of unique Irish stouts, ciders, and pale ales available for St. Patrick’s Day.  They will serve a variety of Irish foods and typically go through 150 pounds of corned beef and cabbage for the holiday!
http://www.theoldtoad.com/
277 Alexander Street
Rochester, New York 14607

O’Callaghans Pub
Will be celebrating their 4th Anniversary on St. Patrick’s Day! For more information visit www.ocalls-pub.com.
470 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607

Tap & Mallet
This pub has 30 beers on draught and serves a variety of pub food.  Will be serving corned beef and cabbage for the Irish holiday! www.tapandmallet.com
381 Gregory St.
Rochester, NY

Nathaniel’s Pub
St. Patty’s Day specials include $2.50 pints of Guinness and $3 shots of Jamieson.
251 Exchange Blvd
Rochester, NY  14608

Other Events and Places to Check out in March: 

Fleetwood Mac Concert
WHEN: Monday March 16th, 2009 8:00PM
WHERE: Blue Cross Arena
COST: $149.50, $79.50, $49.50…Special $99.95 rate for Fleetwood Mac at: Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
MORE INFO: http://www.bluecrossarena.com/events.htm

Sweeny Todd: A Musical Thriller
WHEN: February 18 – March 29, 2009; shows are every day except Mondays.
WHERE: Geva Theater Center
COST: Starting from $26.00
MORE INFO: http://www.gevatheatre.org/plays/sweeney-todd.html

Jersey Boys Concert
WHEN: February 25 -March 15, 2009
WHERE: Rochester Auditorium Theatre
COST: Tickets Priced from $32.00 - 127.50
MORE INFO: http://rbtl.org/ShowAndEvents/Detail.aspx?ShowID=96

B.B. King Concert
WHEN: March 28, 2009 at 8:00pm
WHERE: Rochester Auditorium Theatre
COST: Tickets range from $44.50-$69.50
MORE INFO: http://www.rbtl.org/ShowAndEvents/Detail.aspx?ShowID=123

Ben Folds Concert
WHEN: March 23, 2009
WHERE: Water Street Music Hall
COST: Tickets are $40
MORE INFO: http://www.waterstreetmusic.com/calendar.htm

ArtAwake Music & Art Festival
WHEN: March 27, 2009 5pm-2:30am
WHERE: Former Valeo Plant, 1547 Lyell Avenue, Rochester, NY 14606
COST: $6 for advanced tickets, $7 at the door, $4 for students
MORE INFO: www.artawake.org

The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head
WHEN: January 24- May 10, 2009
WHERE: Strong National Museum of Play
COST: Children ages 2-15 $8; Adults $10; Seniors 62 and older $9; Children younger than 2 FREE
MORE INFO: http://www.museumofplay.org/index.html

Dinosaurs Alive! Giant-screen film.
WHEN: Playing until April 26, 2009
WHERE: Rochester Museum and Science Center, Strasenburgh Planetarium
COST: Children 3-18 $8; Adults $10
MORE INFO:  http://www.rmsc.org/StrasenburghPlanetarium/

Sesame Street Live!
WHEN: March 20-22, 2009
WHERE: Rochester Auditorium
COST: Tickets priced from $14.50-$26.50
MORE INFO: http://www.rbtl.org/ShowAndEvents/Detail.aspx?ShowID=122

PBR/PBJ (& TRIVIA) NIGHT
WHEN: Every Tuesday FREE PB&Js, $1 PBRs and Trivia at Midnight
WHERE: Lux Lounge, South Avenue, Rochester

MORE INFO
:  http://www.lux666.com/specials/ 

Red Cross Young Professionals Mix & Mingle
WHEN: Thursday, March 5th, 2009 5:00PM - 8:00PM
WHERE: Tapas, 177 St. Paul Blvd.
COST: $5…Networking, drink specials, appetizers, raffles, and more
MORE INFO: www.RochesterRedCross.org

"Financial Literacy: A Toolkit for the Current Economy" with US Bankruptcy Judge John Ninfo
WHEN: March 31, 2009; time TBA
WHERE: Dugan Center, 15 St. Mary's Place on Washington Square
COST: FREE!
MORE INFO: call (585)232-7140 or visit www.dcfrochester.org

 
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