Rochester
Morning News
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Couples gathered on Park Avenue this Valentine’s Day in Rochester to share their love stories and mark milestones (including a six-year anniversary and a decade-long commitment) in a lively celebration of lasting bonds. ABC 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stever’s Candies on Park Avenue is experiencing a busy Valentine’s Day rush as customers swarm in for seasonal treats like humidity-sensitive sponge candy. Manager Kevin Brocht said last-minute shoppers and cool weather boost sales+ the team repurposes unsold candy to avoid waste. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jurassic Quest returns at the Riverside Convention Center as part of a family event running Feb. 14-16 — families can explore lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, dig for real fossils, and take on a Guinness World Record challenge with Brick Fest Live. News 10
- ➤ Casa Larga Vineyards hosted its 31st Ice Wine and Culinary Festival in Perinton on Saturday, Feb. 14, featuring fine wines and seasonal pairings. Director Melinda Countryman said the event celebrated the challenge of making ice wine in our cold climate (a process that makes this wine rare and costly). ABC 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aquinas is hosting its first annual boxing fundraiser, Knock Out Parkinson’s Fundraiser, on Mar. 6 to support the Parkinson’s Foundation (NY Chapter). The event will feature Mission Bouts with food, raffles, and apparel, bringing together families, alumni, and advocates. ABC 13
-
Charlotte Checkers vs. Rochester Americans
7:05-9:05 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the exciting showdown between the Charlotte Checkers and Rochester Americans on the ice!
-
Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
7-8 p.m. — Temple Theater — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting melodies of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed under the gentle glow of candlelight.
-
Seven Wonders - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Theater At Innovation Square — Tickets available — Experience the energy and legacy of Fleetwood Mac through this stunning tribute band.
-
Family Chess Club
3-4 p.m. — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — Everyone from grand masters to rookies can come play and share strategies at this welcoming chess gathering.
-
Rochester Speed Dating for Singles Age 31-44
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Hideaway — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and friendly environment.
-
Electric Feels - Indie Rock and Electronic Dance Party
9-11:30 p.m. — Anthology — Tickets start at $48 — Experience an unforgettable indie rock and electronic dance party in Rochester.
-
Casting Connections: Ice Fishing Edition
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM — Braddock Bay Park — Cost included — Experience a unique outdoor adventure focused on building connections through ice fishing.
-
Family Chess Club
3-4 p.m. — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — Engage in chess strategy and fun for all skill levels at this family-friendly club.
-
Nintendo Switch Thursday
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — Experience gaming fun with Mario, Link, and Pokémon at this family-friendly event.
-
Grease School Edition
7 p.m. — OFC Creations Theatre Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic musical reimagined for schools in a community theater setting.
-
Customer Service Insurance Agent - Personal Lines
Do you love being part of a community, helping folks in tough times, and getting paid for it? If you a licensed P&C agent in NYS and looking for an established insurance agency to work at, apply with us! You will be maintaining a large book of clients and providing customer service for their auto, home, antique, boats, RV, mobile homes, renter's insurance needs. We are a small office that feels like a family, located in Canandaigua NY, serving Rochester, all the Finger Lakes, and more!
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
About Rochester Morning News
Welcome to the Rochester Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Rochester, New York community. If you like the Rochester Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Rochester.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Rochester and across New York. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Rochester Morning News
A free Rochester community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://rochestermorning.com/sitemap