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The University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music expands its discography with the release of IN PLAIN SIGHT: The Black Anthology on Lexicon Classics. Featuring outstanding young students from all studios of Eastman’s Voice, Opera, and Vocal Coaching department, together with three stars of the school’s distinguished faculty – Grammy nominee Joshua Conyers, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Nicole Cabell, and Marian Anderson Competition winner Kiera Duffy – the new double a

Rochester, NY—Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the launch of an online grant application for mid-sized arts organizations seeking funding for 2026 operating expenditures. Applications and frequently asked questions are available at MonroeCounty.gov/artsgrant. All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2026. “Monroe County recognizes the crucial role that local arts organizations play in our economy and our quality of life,” said County E

Rochester, N.Y. – The Urban League of Rochester is proud to announce that four outstanding students from its Project Ready program have been selected to attend the National Urban League Project Ready Youth Leadership Summit, where they will join youth leaders from across the country for an inspiring week of leadership development, college and career readiness, civic engagement, and academic enrichment. Representing the Urban League of Rochester at this year's National Urban L

Title: Conversations Along the Canal: Celebrating Voting! For Every Family, For Every Worker, For Every Freedom, For Every Reason, WE VOTE! Date/Time: Saturday August 8, 2026 at 1:00pm to 3:00pm Where: Genesee Gateway Park (151 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620) Mt. Hope at Alexander Street. Limited parking at the park and in the neighborhood. Suggested: carpooling, bikes. There will be porta-potties. What: Celebration Rally for Voting – in honor of the anniversary of t

Who: Students in the RCSD’s Extended School Year (ESY) Program What: Water Day When: Friday, July 31, 2026, 9 a.m. Where: Nathaniel Hawthorne School No. 25, 190 Reynolds Street, Rochester, NY 14608 Details: Nothing says summer fun quite like splashing in water. Students in the RCSD’s Extended School Year program will beat the heat and celebrate their summer learning with a hands-on Water Day at Nathaniel Hawthorne School No. 25. Water Day consists of 8 stations set u

The city of Rochester is expanding its After School in the Park program to offer affordable after-school care for ages 6 to 11 at two locations: Cobbs Hill Park, 100 Norris Dr., and for the first time, Maplewood Nature Center, 107 Bridge View Drive. Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year opens today at www.CityofRochester.gov/ASIP. “A safe, supportive environment with opportunities to learn, play and make new friends – that’s what parent and guardians can count on whe

Fairport, N.Y. – As community need continues to outpace available shelter space, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is urging the community to open their homes for these deserving pets. Lollypop Farm is currently providing care to nearly 100 dogs, including dozens who are ready to find their adoptive or foster homes, while many more dogs in the region continue to await an opportunity for space and support. By choosing to open your home to a loving dog, me

Rochester, NY - Live music continues at the Public Market, 280 N. Union St., on Wednesday evening, July 29, with the Food Truck Rodeo, featuring Miller & the Other Sinners – a Southern Soul band from Buffalo, NY, that tours nationally with its blend of Memphis soul, gospel spirit, and funky rhythm and blues. The Food Truck Rodeo is a popular series held from 5 to 9 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month from April through September. It brings together live music and dozen

Who: Students from the Rochester City School District What: Read Alliance Program When: Monday, July 27, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Where: Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7, 31 Bryan Street. Rochester, NY 14613 Details: Learning during the summer months should be fun, motivating, and engaging. That is why the Rochester City School District is proud to celebrate its summer learning programs that kicked off on Monday, July 13. This year’s programming is defined by community partners

Rochester NY: The Neighborhood of the Arts Business Association (NOTABA) once again celebrates the NOTA Summer Social, a neighborhood-wide celebration on Saturday, August 8. Over 25 area businesses will offer deals, giveaways, special activities, and more. All businesses in the neighborhood have designated their own hours of operations during the day with activity happening at Three Heads Brewing from 10 - 5 pm. Neighborhood Clean Up: Starting at 9 AM, we’re teaming up with

The Historic Downtown Powers Building Rochester, N.Y. — Step inside Rochester's skyline and journey across three centuries of extraordinary architecture during The Landmark Society's 2026 Inside Downtown Tour, taking place Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13. This special weekend event offers rare access to some of downtown Rochester's most iconic buildings and architectural treasures, giving visitors an exclusive opportunity to explore remarkable interiors that are not ty

Rochester– Foodlink's "Meal Mobiles" are rolling through Rochester neighborhoods this summer, delivering free, healthy meals directly to children and families while school is out. The Foodlink Community Kitchen is a major provider of student meals throughout the school year before transitioning to Summer Meals service during the summer months. In 2020, Foodlink launched its "ice cream truck-style" Meal Mobile program to bring meals directly into neighborhoods where children l