Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
Good morning, Rochester.
The first annual Seviyn Strong Heterotaxy Awareness Walk took place Sunday, May 24 at Genesee Valley Park.
Families and advocates gathered & showed support for those affected by the rare condition at Dolah Me After Care’s event honoring Breonna Orum's daughter.
The Monroe Astronautical Rocket Society hosted the National Sport Launch East in Geneseo on Sunday, drawing local rocketry fans to a live display of amateur launches.
News10NBC’s Rochester in Focus featured local leaders discussing suicide prevention in construction — along with Rochester’s Fashion Week founder launching a new charity venture — while the 19th Ward Square Fair is set for June 6 and a Grammy-nominated saxophonist expands his free music lesson program.
Rochester Prep seniors celebrated college acceptances on Friday at a school event where 90 students announced their plans, with 19 earning full rides and 87% accepted for both two-year and four-year programs while others received student loans under $6,000.
A photo gallery from 13WHAM ABC shows storm damage from Saturday, May 23 in Rochester, including a large tree blocking Culver Road (photo by Ken Sauer).
Community members took part in the Seviyn Strong Heterotaxy Awareness Walk on Sunday at the Roundhouse Shelter at Genesee Valley Park to raise awareness about a rare birth defect (heterotaxy).
They wore blue shirts with Seviyn Strong and joined the event to honor Seviyn’s survival.
Rochester’s Red Wings extended their winning streak to eight with a 7-5 win over Worcester on Saturday at Polar Park — Seaver King drove in four runs and Abimelec Ortiz hit a key two-run home run while the team held off a late WooSox rally.
The YMCA of Greater Rochester will host the Gus Macker Tournament—a 3-on-3 basketball event benefiting local YMCAs—June 27-28 at ESL Ballpark, with registration for teams of four closing on June 8 and costing $200.
Don McLean Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless music of a GRAMMY Award-winning legend known for 'American Pie'.
Toddler Time at Winton Library
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — An engaging hour of songs, rhymes, and stories to boost early literacy for toddlers.
Cupid's Boomerang: Infrared Radiation Orchestra
8:00 p.m. — Bug Jar — Tickets starting at $12.30 — Experience an electrifying night of music with Cupid's Boomerang and Infrared Radiation Orchestra.
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Eastman Theatre — Pay-what-you-want — Experience the RPYO's final concert of the season featuring young talent and community support.
Ismael Loutfi Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Kodak Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant energy of Ismael Loutfi's performance.
RHVCC Cars & BBQ
5 p.m. — Big Daddy BBQ & Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a classic car show, tasty BBQ, and live jazz music in a vibrant atmosphere.
The Music Man
2:00 p.m. — Blackfriars Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a classic musical filled with catchy tunes and charming characters.
Drinks & Music at Marge's
6-9 p.m. — Marge's Lakeside Inn — $5-10 entry — Unwind with drinks and enjoy live music from local artist Marty Roberts.
Suffs
7:30-10:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre — Tickets from $86 — Experience a can't-miss live performance in Rochester.
Let’s Play Power Grid
12:30-4:30 p.m. — Dice Versa — Cost information not provided — Dive into an economic strategy game that promises deep thinking and fun.
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