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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Rochester unveiled the summer Party in the Park concert lineup at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park—shows will take place every Thursday at 5 p.m. from July 10 to Aug. 14 featuring tribute bands that honor acts like Fleetwood Mac, Taylor Swift, and Sublime. ABC 13
- ➤ United Way of Greater Rochester is partnering with Wegmans to raise funds for community members facing food insecurity through a checkout scan campaign. The drive runs through May 3 (after nearly 15 years of the program and over $400,000 raised last year) and will support more than 1,100 nonprofits serving 400,000 local people. News 10
- ➤ Ronald McDonald House in Rochester is preparing for its 35th anniversary gala on Saturday at Riverside Convention Center—Good Day Rochester's Chris Lopez toured the facility to highlight the event. ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was shot early on April 9th at Maxwell Avenue and Ellicott Street—police located the 33-year-old victim and he was taken to hospital with non-lethal injuries—while investigators work to identify any suspects. ABC 13
- ➤ A police scuba team recovered an adult male's body from the Genesee River near the Andrews Street Bridge downtown yesterday at 1:45 p.m.—police are working with the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office to identify him and investigate the case. ABC 13
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kathy Hochul declared Friday, April 11 as New York Craft Beer Day, inviting local residents to enjoy beer tastings and events hosted by Rochester and Finger Lakes craft breweries. The celebration will honor over 500 independent breweries that support 22,000 jobs and boost the state economy. Democrat & Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
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Rochester Spring Fling KidsFest 2025
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Tim Hortons Iceplex — $15 for unlimited ice skating — Enjoy a day of fun with giant playgrounds and non-stop entertainment for the whole family.
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Worry Club Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Montage Music Hall — $28.34 — Experience an evening of live music with Worry Club and special guests Wakely and Scarlet Demore.
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Mixology Madness
6-10 p.m. — Water Street Music Hall — $65 per person — Enjoy a hands-on mixology experience crafting cocktails with expert guidance.
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Adult Easter Egg Hunt
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Blue Barn Cidery — Bring an empty egg carton and a flashlight for an exciting adults-only Easter egg hunt in the dark.
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Happy Hour at Compane Trattoria
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Compane Trattoria — Reservations recommended — Enjoy an evening of social networking over drinks in Fairport.
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EXTC Concert featuring Terry Chambers
8-11 p.m. — Lovin' Cup — Ticket information unavailable — Experience an evening of live music with former XTC drummer Terry Chambers and friends.
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2025 Easter Brunch at Strathallan
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa — Ticket required — Delight in a lavish Easter brunch with multiple serving stations and a photo op with the Easter Bunny.
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Music Business 101 Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Muck Duck Studio — Class fees may apply — Explore the basics of songwriting business with a BMI songwriter and musician.
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Northeast Child Abuse Conference
8 a.m. — Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center — Registration required — Attend this premier child abuse conference for essential multi-disciplinary training on child welfare.
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Finger Lakes Science and Technology Showcase
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Memorial Art Gallery — Free entry — Engage with cutting-edge research and innovations in science and technology from local universities.
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