Y'all, we earned this one.
I've lived in Rochester for five years now, and this last winter was by far the worst one I've experienced here. The snow just kept coming. And the spring gave us precious few of those sweet, hopeful days. Even the Lilac Fest got rained out for a chunk of its run. That's supposed to be nature's reward for soldiering through months of cold, wind, and ice. Not fair.
But now it's sunny, 70 (at least), and gorgeous outside, so it's up to us to make the most of this summer. And already Rochester seems to be embracing the season. I live blocks away from the location of the annual Greek Fest on East Avenue, but even my street was swarmed with people picking up their spanakopita to go a few weekends ago. People are eager to get out and enjoy the warm weather and all that comes with it. Thankfully Rochester has lots to offer on that front.
In this year's Summer Guide you'll find features dedicated to several summer pastimes - miniature golf, fun on the water, farmers markets, nature outings - as well as our annual "What To Do Every Day of the Summer" feature. It is literally impossible to list every single event happening between mid-June and Labor Day, so instead we've selected a wide range of events, from concerts to exhibits to festivals to theater shows to stupid random stuff, that we think will keep you plenty busy. If your favorite local summer event isn't included, don't worry - check out the weekly calendar in City Newspaper every Wednesday and you're sure to find it there.
--BY ERIC REZSNYAK
Guides
Sixteen years ago, brothers Jim and Greg Papas decided to buy a little piece of history. In 1995 the pair - already the owners of the Parkside Diner on Culver Road in Irondequoit - purchased the neighboring Whispering Pines miniature golf...
Guides
I'm not what you would call an outdoor adventurer. The one time I tried rafting, I fell out of the boat. When I kayaked, I couldn't get control of my paddle and drifted right into the tall grasses of a marsh. Sensing my...
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Most of us have only a vague understanding of the natural world, glimpsed through our rushing, modern fog of commute, electronics, and a stressful load of daily tasks. Our interaction with nature is ever more frequently pushed to the back...
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Last winter clung to Rochester for an awfully long time. No sane person could have possibly faulted you for choosing to park yourself in a warm, cozy theater rather than engage in some bone-chilling outdoor "fun." But now that the days are...
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Western New York is home to a variety of farms, orchards, dairies, and other agricultural business that produce amazing food during the warmer months. And Rochester is home to a number of excellent farmers' markets during that summer that...
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Wednesday, June 15 MUSIC: Relive the glorious 90's when Blues Traveler kicks off the Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack's free summer-concert series. Blues Traveler burst on to the mainstream music scene in 1994 with the hits "Run-Around"...
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Friday, July 1 THEATER: There's no need to go to New York City to see Shakespeare in the park; Rochester does its own outdoor Shakespeare performances every summer thanks to the Rochester Community Players. This year RCP will perform...
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Monday, August 1 THEATER: Ladies, it's time for a night out. Last year Geva found success with "Girls Night: The Musical," a frothy summer show stacked with familiar girl-power anthems that encouraged - nay, demanded - audience participation....
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Thursday, September 1 FESTIVAL: I'm afraid of heights and high speeds, but only when paired together. So, roller coasters are out, but balloon rides seem like a great solution. I'm hoping to soar above the lovely, rural Western New York...
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