Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of July.
Good morning, Rochester.
A new film, City Mark: A Rochester Icon, tells the story of our city's enduring mark.
City officials Nate Miller and Barbara Pierce — digital media and communications experts — met at ARC Monday to discuss the film and its upcoming screenings.
The 44th Spencerport Canal Days Festival (featuring over 90 vendors) took place last weekend in Spencerport with live music and a Canaligator Race where winners earned prizes.
Families enjoyed arts and crafts, canal cruises and a tasting tent as proceeds were donated to community programs.
This fall, Cobblestone Arts Center in Rochester will host free concerts and film screenings along with ticketed music, theater and dance shows — an effort to make the arts accessible to everyone.
Karma and Center Stage Pops Symphony Orchestra will team up for a free concert featuring multiple genres on Sunday, Aug.
2 at 6:00 p.m. at the Perinton Amphitheater, where local fans can enjoy a blend of rock and symphonic sounds.
The city awarded $150,000 in ArtsBloom grants to 12 arts programs, including three focused on music education in local schools.
The Local Sound Collaborative, Sound Foundations, and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will provide classes and instrument drives (city council votes on funding today).
The City of Rochester is expanding its After School in the Park program with a new site at Maplewood Nature Center starting September 8 until June 24, 2027 for children aged 6 to 11.
Daily care runs 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Monday-Friday for $120 per week.
Monroe County lawmakers will consider a measure from Executive Adam Bello to hire Colliers Engineering and Design for $30,000 to create a master plan for the new Henrietta Park on 70 forested acres between Pinnacle and East Henrietta roads — committee meetings will review the proposal this week.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to review the Doorways to Donation Act that lets people mark their organ donation wishes on tax returns.
Advocates said lawmakers added changes (including a tax info exception) to boost enrollments in the Donate Life Registry amid New York's 53.8% rate compared to a 60% national average.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore visited Wegmans in Pittsford on Monday and greeted fans ahead of tomorrow's training camp at St. John Fisher (lasting through Aug.
7). Wegmans is also selling memorabilia from the old stadium while supplies last.
The Red Wings won 5-4 against the Bisons at Sahlen Field on Sunday after a three-run fourth inning gave Buffalo a brief lead; six relievers kept the score tight (with Joey Wiemer and Andrew Pinckney sparking early offense).
Start Making Sense Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square — Ticket details available online — Enjoy an evening of lively music in a vibrant setting.
The Emo Night Tour - Rochester
8-11 p.m. — Water Street Music Hall — $20 - $27 — Experience a night filled with the best hits from iconic emo bands like Taking Back Sunday and My Chemical Romance.
Tryst @ Roc Beer Park
Time TBA — Rochester Beer & Park — Cost Info Not Provided — The Tryst boys deliver a mix of your favorite rock, classic, country, and pop tunes this summer.
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