Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of June.
Good morning, Rochester.
Amateur radio enthusiasts gathered in Greece at Barnard Fire Field on Saturday for the 93rd annual Hamfest, which featured a flea market, presentations, and license exams.
Organizers reported the event drew over 600 attendees, with numbers slightly higher than last year.
Replica Seneca Chief canal boat will dock at Corn Hill Landing on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. for public viewing.
Visitors can join optional narrated cruises aboard the Riverie with $15 tickets available, as the 72-foot vessel (built by the Buffalo Maritime Center) retraces its historic Erie Canal journey.
Rochester celebrated Juneteenth at MLK Park on June 19-20 with live music, local vendors and family activities that brought the community together.
Today at the Rochester International Jazz Festival, high school jazz bands performed on the Jazz Street stage alongside world class acts such as the Bob James Trio at Kodak Hall and the Alexa Tarantino Quartet at Kilbourne Hall.
Community members can also enjoy food trucks and additional paid shows downtown.
The Rochester City School District is starting $27 million in summer construction that upgrades playgrounds at Schools 19 and 28, pool equipment at Loretta Johnson and Thurgood Marshall, and other work at 15 schools; officials say the projects will lead into a $600 million modernization phase later this school year.
Outdoor water parks across New York offer fun ways for families to beat the heat this summer.
In Irondequoit, Seabreeze is open daily with rides and water slides, while locations in the Hudson Valley feature special attractions and family ticket options.
Downtown East Main is set for a dramatic makeover this summer as developers remove glass panels and restore century-old facades.
Work began last week on the $72 million Gateway Apartments project (including first-floor retail) and demolition of a neighboring building will start next month.
The Rochester Red Wings routed the Toledo Mud Hens 14-1 on Saturday at ESL Ballpark + an 11-run sixth inning boosted playoff hopes and put them in first in the International League East.
They will face Toledo again on Sunday.
America's 250th Anniversary Celebration
3-7 p.m. — The Webster Arboretum — Free entry — Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with music, games, and family fun.
The Petty Project & The Transport Tribute Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Photo City Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live tributes to Tom Petty and the 1990s music scene.
Sip & Glow: Blacklight Paint Party
7-9 p.m. — Wonderground — $25 — Experience a neon-lit creative journey with blacklight painting and mocktails under expert guidance.
IATT - Rochester Concert
6-9 p.m. — Photo City Music Hall — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience a night of live music featuring The Art Of Deception & Farsight with special guests.
NNB - The Party Rock Experience at the 4th of July Celebration
11 a.m.-8 p.m. — Irondequoit Town Hall — Shuttle service $1 — Celebrate Independence Day with family fun, food trucks, and fireworks.
Slow Jamz R&B Celebration
3-9 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy an unforgettable outdoor R&B day party with food, drinks, and your favorite hits.
Rochester Speed Dating for Singles in Their 30s and 40s
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Eagle Vale Golf Club — Ticket required — Connect with up to 12 potential matches in a fun and friendly environment.
Yoga in Washington Square
5:30 – 6:30 PM — Washington Square Park — Free entry — Engage in a fun Vinyasa yoga class that emphasizes movement, breath, and balance in a beautiful outdoor setting.
The Seven Wonders Concert Series
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square — $7 entry — Enjoy a vibrant mix of music every Thursday night this summer in Rochester's concert series.
FJ Tribute Concert
7-11 p.m. — Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester — Tickets now on sale — Experience the music of Foreigner, Journey, and classic rock legends.
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