COMPILED BY CAITLIN SHAPIRO
Below find a list of some of the major holiday happenings in
an around Rochester during November
and December. For a more comprehensive calendar check the searchable online
events section at rochestercitynewspaper.com, or check City Newspaper every
Wednesday.
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 17
[ WORKSHOP ] Thanksgiving
Centerpiece Class. Use the gatherings of autumn – bittersweet and rose
hips, boxwood and apples, fall foliage or gourds or a tiny pumpkin or two. Hurd Orchards, 17260 Ridge Rd.,
Holley. 2:15-4:15 p.m. $55.
638-8838, hurdorchards.com.
Thursday, November 18
[ WORKSHOP ] Thanksgiving Secrets Unveiled.New
York Wine and Culinary Center, 800
South Main St., Canandaigua. 6-8:30 p.m. $60, registration required. 394-7070,
nywcc.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Thanksgiving Dinner.FlintStreetCommunity Center,
271 Flint St. 5 p.m.
428-7001, cityofrochester.gov.
Thursday, November 18-Saturday, November 20
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Historic PalmyraHoliday Bazaar.AllingCoverletMuseum,122
William St., Palmyra. Thu-Fri
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 315-597-6981,
historicpalmyrany.com.
Friday, November 19
[ MUSIC ] Gregory Kunde Chorale presents “A Little
Blessed Music.”St. Joseph’s
Church, 43 Gebhardt Rd.,
Penfield. 7:30 p.m. $10-$18.
377-7568, gregorykundechorale.org.
[ MUSIC ] Holiday Music. First Presbyterian Church, 3080 Main St.,
Caledonia. 7 p.m.
Free. 475, 5343, caledonia1st.pbygenval.org.
[ SHOPPING ] Night of Lights Holiday Open House. Celebrating 30th anniversary with a sale. Craft Company No. 6, 785
University Ave.6-9
p.m. 473-3413, craftcompany.com.
Friday, November 19-Sunday, November 21
[ SHOPPING ] 40th Annual Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Sale. 175 exhibitors of original art and crafts. RochesterMuseum and ScienceCenter, 657
East Ave. Fri 5-9
p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-$7. rmsc.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Deck the Halls Weekend. Along
the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, with food tastings. Fri 1-5 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5
p.m. $36-$70. Senecalakewine.com.
[ SHOPPING ] Finger Lakes Holiday Shopping Spree. Wine and food,
souvenirs, ornaments, more. Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Fri 1-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6
p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$30-$55. 800-684-5217, cayugawinetrail.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holiday Open House.Holiday drink contest, horse-drawn wagon
rides, merchant specials. Downtown Canandaigua. downtowncanandaigua.com.
Saturday, November 20
[ SHOPPING ] Chriskindlmarkt. Hosted by the Federation of German-American Societies. LutheranChurch of the Reformation, 111
North Chestnut St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. rochestergerman.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holiday Dinner-Our Way. Knapp Winery, 2770 Ernsberger Rd., Romulus.
6:30-11 p.m. $52.95. 800-869-9271,
knappwine.com
[ MUSIC ] John Berry Country Christmas. With
special guest Dave McGrath. Main Street Armory, 900 E
Main St.6 p.m.
doors. $20-$25. 800-745-3000. johnberry.musiccitynetworks.com.
[ SHOPPING ] Paychex
Fall Arts and Crafts Show. Homemade artwork, crafts, candles, photos,
glassware, jewelry. PaychexUniversity
Park, 1175 John St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.
Saturday, November 20-Sunday, November 21
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holiday Room-Sized Train
Display. Chapel Oaks, 1550 Portland Ave.
Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun noon-4 p.m.
Free. 697-6600, stannscommunity.com.
Sunday, November 21
[ RECREATION ] 27th Annual Southeast YMCA Turkey
Classic Race. Southeast YMCA, 11 East Jefferson
Rd., Pittsford. 7
a.m. registration, 8:10
and 8:25 a.m. 1-mile race, 9 a.m. 5-mile race. $10-$25.
rochesterymca.org/southeast.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Cayuga Harvest Train Surprise. Christmas
songs and visit from Santa. 6205 Railroad St.,
Cayuga. Noon & 2:30 p.m. About 90 minutes, round-trip. $12.
fingerlakesscenicrailway.com
[ MUSIC ] Gregory Kunde Chorale “A Little Blessed
Music.” St. Mary’s Church, 15 St. Marys Pl.3 p.m. $10-18. 377-7568, gregorykundechorale.org.
[ STAGE ] “It’s A Wonderful Life.” By Gaslight
Theater Company; done in black and white like the original film. Continues
through December 21. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd.2 p.m. $10.
gaslighttheatercompany.com.
Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving)
[ OUTDOORS ] Rochester Thanksgiving Day Run and Walk 8K. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Sq. 9 a.m. $20-30. grtconline.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Shakedown! Pilgrims vs. Indians. The Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave.
11 p.m. 18+. bugjar.com.
[ OUTDOORS ] Turkey Webster Turkey Trot. Parkview Lodge, Webster Park, 255
Holt Rd., Webster. 10
a.m. $15-$20. grtconline.org.
Friday, November 26
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Black Friday with Canandaigua
Merchants. Visiting Santa. Downtown Canandaigua. Beginning 6 a.m. downtowncanandaigua.com.
[ STAGE ] Geva Comedy Improv presents
“Thanksgiving Face-Off.” The cast spins songs and scenes based upon
suggestions from the audience. GevaTheatreCenter, 75
Woodbury Blvd.7:30
p.m. $10. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org
[ MUSIC ] SkycoastersTurkey Bash. Local party band throws its annual Thanksgiving soiree, this year
with a luau theme. RochesterRiversideConvention Center, 123
E Main St.7 p.m.
$10-$15. 223-0999, skycoasters.com.
Friday, November 26-Saturday, November 27
[ STAGE ] “A Christmas Carol 3D.” Pictures with Santa before the show. East End Theatre, 727
E. Main St.7:30
p.m. $10-15. 325-3366, rapaonline.us.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides. The
CommonsPark,
corner of South Main St.
and Coach St., Canandaigua.
Fri noon-3 p.m. Sat. 1-4 p.m.
396-0300, downtowncanandaigua.com.
[ SHOPPING ] More Fire Glass Studio Holiday Open House and Sale. Assortment
of handmade glass, ceramic, and metal works. Live glassblowing and beadmaking demonstrations. More Fire Glass Studio, 80
Rockwood Pl.10
a.m.-4 p.m. Free.ย 242-0450,
morefireglass.com.
[ DANCE ] Thanksgiving Festival. Weekend-long
festival of music and dancing. Salem
United Church of Christ,
60 Bittner St. $15-$46. rochestercontra.com.
Friday, November 26-Sunday, November 28
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holiday Pet Photos with Santa. Continues through December 11; check website for
details. Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd.,
Fairport. lollypop.org.
[ SHOPPING ] Friends of Montezuma Wetlands Complex
HolidaySale. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, 3395 Route 20 E, Seneca Falls. Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 315-568-9629, friendsofmontezuma.org.
[ STAGE/MUSIC ] RochesterPhilharmonicOrchestra
& RochesterCity Ballet “The Nutcracker.” Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26
Gibbs St. 2 & 7 p.m. $22-$62. 454-2100,
rpo.org.
[ SHOPPING ] Rochester Folk Art Guild’s Holiday Festival of
Crafts.HarleySchool,
1981 Clover St. Fri-Sat 10
a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
$2. 554-3539, folkartguild.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENTS ] Thanksgiving Weekend Tours and Tastings. Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287
Turk Hill Rd., Fairport. 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $5-$15. 223-4210, casalarga.com.
Saturday, November 27
[ OUTDOORS ] 33rd Annual RT Turkey Run. GeneseeValley Harrier Running Club. MendonPondsPark,
Beach parking lot. 9 a.m. 334-6172.
gvh.net.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] 19th AnnualItalianAmericanCommunity Center‘s
Christmas Gala.RochesterRiversideConvention Center, 123
E. Main St.6 p.m.
$75. iaccrochester.org.
[ STAGE ] Geva Comedy Improv presents “A Nuclear
Family Thanksgiving.” Three quirky family members of the audiences’ choice
part ways and embark upon their own ill-fated adventures fueled by audience
suggestions. GevaTheatreCenter, 75
Woodbury Blvd.7:30
p.m. $10. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Shortsville Santa Express. Round-trip ride with Santa, surprises onboard, Christmas carols, concessions,
and souvenirs available. 8 E High St.,
Shortsville. Trains at 10 and 11:30 a.m. 1, 2:30
& 4 p.m. $12. fingerlakesscenicrailway.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Train Rides with Santa.MedinaRailroadMuseum,
530 West Ave., Medina.
11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $13-$20, includes museum admission.
railroadmuseum.net.
Saturday, November 27-Sunday, November 28
[ SHOPPING ] 5th Annual Indie Market. Local,
independent arts and crafts. Second Storie, 31
Prince St. Sat 11
a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free. secondstorie.net.
Sunday, November 28
[ MUSIC ] “Home for the Holidays” Jazz Concert
w/Wycliffe Gordon. Benefit for Jazz for the Park to help single-parent, low-income
families. ReformationLutheranChurch, 111
Chestnut St.7 p.m.
$25. 263-7938, jazzforthepark.org.
[ STAGE ] “The Nutcracker.” The Smith Opera
House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva. 3 p.m. $8-$12. 315-789-6360, thesmith.org.
[ STAGE ] “It’s A Wonderful Life.” See
November 21 listing. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. 2 p.m. $10.
gaslighttheatercompany.com
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Victor Santa Trains. Village
of Victor, Maple Ave. Rt. 444. 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m. $12.
fingerlakesscenicrailway.com.
Tuesday, November 30-Sunday, December 5
[ STAGE ] Garth Fagan Dance. Nazareth College
Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. Tue 7:30 p.m., Wed-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m.,
Sun 2 & 7:30 p.m. $40-55. 389-2170, garthfagandance.org.
DECEMBER
Wednesday, December 1
[ MUSIC ] 98 PXY Presents Jingle Jam. Featuring 3OH!3, Travie McCoy, Bruno Mars, Sara Bareilles, Mike Posner, Neon Trees. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War
Memorial Sq. 6 p.m. $20-$30. 98pxy.com
[ MUSIC ] Live from Hochstein: Holiday Music for
Horns. Hochstein School of Music and Dance, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 12:10-12:50
p.m. Free. 454-4596, hochstein.org.
Wednesday, December 1-Friday, December 3
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Christmas Tea. Elegant and
old fashioned, served in herb cottage. Hurd Orchards,
17260 Ridge Rd., Holley. 12:30 p.m. (additional seating at 4 p.m. Thursday).
$29.75. 638-8838, hurdorchards.com.
Thursday, December 2 (Hanukkah begins)
[ STAGE ] “The
Night Hanukkah was Almost Cancelled; A Music Adventure for Kids.” Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 7 p.m. $10. 461-2000,
jccrochester.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ]
Park Avenue Holiday Open House. Music, horse-drawn wagon rides, ice
sculptures, holiday characters with candy cane treats. Park Avenue, from Culver
to Alexander. 5-9 p.m. Free. park-avenue.org
[ WORKSHOP ] Williamsburg
Wreath Workshop.Hurd Orchards, 17260 Ridge Rd.,
Holley. 2:15-4:15 p.m. $55. 638-8838, hurdorchards.com.
Friday, December 3
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] 40th Annual Fairport Village
Christmas Party. Sit-down dinner, dance to live music. Green Lantern Inn, 1
E Church St., Fairport. 6:30 p.m. $40. Proceeds benefit local charities.
223-5929.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holiday Art Walk. Visit
artists, galleries, boutiques, and more to see new exhibits, and catch
demonstrations. Downtown Canandaigua. 4-8 p.m. downtowncanandaigua.com.
[ MUSIC ] RPO Canandaigua Holiday Concert. Canandaigua Academy Auditorium, 435 East St., Canandaigua. 7 p.m. $10-$25.
396-3833, rpo.org.
[ STAGE ] “The Night Hanukkah was Almost
Cancelled; A Music Adventure for Kids.” Jewish Community Center,
1200 Edgewood Ave. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $10. 461-2000, jccrochester.org.
[ STAGE ] Warren Miller’s “Wintervention.”
Rochester Broadway Theatre League, 885 E Main St. 8 p.m. $20. 222-5000,
rbtl.org.
ย [ SPECIAL
EVENT ] Wine for the Lady and Beer for the Gentleman: A Holiday Wine and Beer-Pairing
Dinner. New York Wine and Culinary Center, 800 South Main St., Canandaigua.
6:30-8:30 p.m. $60, registration required. 394-7070, nywcc.com.
Friday, December 3-Saturday, December 4
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Annual Holiday Gala. Art,
music, open studios, guest artists. Anderson Alley, 250 N Goodman St. Fri 6-10
p.m., Sat noon-6 p.m. Free. rochesternota.org
[ SHOPPING ] Holiday Craft Show and Sale. Local
artists and crafters. Morgan Manning House, 151 Main St., Brockport. Fri 10
a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $2. 637-3645.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Metro Justice Alternative Fair. Holiday, fair-trade, local, and “green” gift shopping, free child care. First
Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Rd. Fri 5-9:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $3
suggested donation. 325-2560.
[ MUSIC ] Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus Presents “12:
The Christmas Experience.” Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 North Plymouth
Ave. 8 p.m. $6-18. 423-0650, thergmc.org.
Friday, December 3-Sunday, December 5
[ SHOPPING ] Finger Lakes Holiday Shopping Spree. Wine and food, souvenirs, ornaments, more. Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Fri 1-5
p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $30-$55. 800-684-5217,
cayugawinetrail.com.
[ STAGE ] “A Christmas Carol 3D.” Pictures with Santa before the show. East End Theatre, 727 E. Main St. Fri 7:30
p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., Sun 4 p.m. $10-$15. 325-3366, rapaonline.us.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Spoonful of Cheer. Decorated
for the holidays, artisans fill the three floors with handcrafted items. Soups,
breads and desserts available. Wayne County Historical Society, 21 Butternut
St., Lyons. Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-3 p.m. Free. 315-946-4943,
waynehistory.org
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Yuletide in the Country. Historic
village reenactments with decorations and traditional dress, learn about
Christmas customs, holiday music. Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410
Flint Hill Rd. Fri 5-8:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 1:30-7:30 p.m. $12-$22. 538-6822,
gcv.org.
Saturday, December 4
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] 6th Annual Petpalooza
Christmas. Family and pet holiday expo. Santa will be there for photos. Main
Street Armory, 9 East Main St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $6, benefits Lollypop Farm.
petpalooza.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Canandaigua Wine Walk. Downtown Canandaigua. 4-7 p.m. $5. downtowncanandaigua.com.
[ MUSIC ] Christmas Days and Christmas Nights. St. Mary’s Church, 95 N Main St., Canandaigua. 7:30 p.m. $8-$10. 394-1220,
madrigalia.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Corn Hill 24th Annual Holiday
Tour of Homes. Traditional tour or candlelight tour. Start at End Time
Deliverance Miracle Ministry, 144 Edinburgh St. 9 a.m., noon, 4 p.m. $20-$27.
262-3142, cornhill.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Dallywater’s
Edwardian Christmas Tea. Recommended for kids 12+. Dallywater’s,
120 N Main St., Naples. 2 p.m. $38. 374-2842, dallywaters.com.
[ WORKSHOP ] Digital Albums, Calendars, and
Greeting Cards. Learn to personalize holiday cards, and tips for archiving.
George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $90. 271-3361,
eastmanhouse.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Fire and Ice Wine Dinner. Knapp Winery, 2770 Ernsberger Rd., Romulus.
6:30-10:30 p.m. $48.95. 800-869-9271, knappwine.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Geneva Santa Express. Round-trip ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus and hot cocoa. Geneva Station,
Wadsworth St. and Railroad Pl., Geneva. 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1, 2:30 & 4
p.m. $12. fingerlakesscenicrailway.com
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holiday Family Fun Day. Liberty Pole lighting and Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink opening. Trolley
rides, horse-drawn carriages, music. Downtown Rochester, Main Street. 3-8:30
p.m. Free. cityofrochester.gov.
[ OUTDOORS ] Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
5K. 12 Corners Middle School, 2643 Elmwood Ave. 9 a.m. $18. grtconline.org.
[ STAGE ] “Mr. Dickens is Coming.” The great,
great-grandson of Charles Dickens presents scenes from the great author’s
works, diary extracts, and observations from those who knew and worked with
him. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. 8 p.m. $25. 232-4382,
gevatheatre.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Sonnenberg’s
Holiday Tour of Homes. Meet at Sonnenberg, 151
Charlotte St., Canandaigua. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $22-25. 394-4922, sonnenberg.org.
[ WORKSHOP ] Williamsburg Wreath Workshop.Hurd Orchards, 17260 Ridge Rd., Holley. 10:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m. $55. 638-8838, hurdorchards.com.
Saturday, December 4-Sunday, December 5
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Breakfast with Santa at the
Seneca Park Zoo. Rocky Coasts Gallery at the Zoo, 2222 Saint Paul St.
One-hour seating at 9, 10:15 & 11:30 a.m. $8-$17. 336-7217,
senecaparkzoo.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holiday Barrel Tasting. Keuka Spring Vineyards, 243 East Lake Rd., Penn Yan. Sat 10:30 a.m., noon, 2 &
3:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m., 1 & 2:30 p.m. $25, includes tasting, wine glass,
snacks. 315-536-3147, keukaspringwinery.com.
ย [ SHOPPING
] Holiday Festival of Crafts and Gifts. Fair and Expo Center, 2695 East
Henrietta Rd. Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3. akentertainment.info.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holidays at the Vineyards feat.
NYS Cheese Trail. Pairing of wines and cheeses. Casa Larga
Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport. 1-4 p.m. Free. 223-4210,
casalarga.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. The
Commons Park, corner of South Main St. and Coach St., Canandaigua.1-4 p.m.
396-0300, downtowncanandaigua.com.
[ SHOPPING ] More Fire Glass Studio Holiday Open
House and Sale. Handmade glass, ceramic, and metal works. Live glassblowing
and beadmaking demonstrations. More Fire Glass
Studio, 80 Rockwood Pl. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 242-0450, morefireglass.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] North Pole Express Trains. Visit with Santa Claus and sing Christmas carols on your way to the “North
Pole.” Arcade and Attica Railroad, 278 Main St, Arcade. Noon & 2:30 p.m.
$14. 492-3100, arcadeandatticarr.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Train Rides with Santa. Board at 165 Park Ave., Brockport. Noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $10.
railroadmuseum.net.
Sunday, December 5
[ MUSIC ] Brighton Symphony Orchestra Holiday
Concert. The Friendly Home, 3156 East Ave. 3 p.m. Free. 248-0680,
brightonsymphony.org.
[ MUSIC ] Genesee Symphony Orchestra Holiday
Concert. St. Mary’s Church, 303 East Main St., Batavia. 4 p.m. $5-12.
343-9313, geneseesymphony.com.
[ MUSIC ] Handel’s “Messiah.” Soloists,
Rochester Chamber Orchestra, Bach Children’s Chorus, and festival singers.
Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 North Plymouth Ave. 7 p.m. $10-25. 442-9778,
hochstein.org.
[ SHOPPING ] Holidays at the Market. Santa,
horse-drawn sleigh rides. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. 8 a.m.-3
p.m. Free. cityofrochester.gov.
[ SHOPPING ] Holiday Sale. Buddhism books,
art, ritual items, statues, clothing and incense. The White Lotus Society, 11 S
Goodman St. Noon-4 p.m. Free. 442-5853, whitelotusdharma.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holidays at the Vineyards feat.
Italian Holiday with Mrs. C.Pizzelles and panattone paired with mulled wine and holiday music. Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport. 1-4 p.m.
Free. 223-4210, casalarga.com.
[ STAGE ] “It’s A Wonderful Life.” See
November 21 listing. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. 2 p.m. $10.
gaslighttheatercompany.com.
[ STAGE ] “Land of the Sweets.” Smith Opera
House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva. 2:30 p.m. $5-12. 315-789-6360, thesmith.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Merry Perry Home Tour. Tour
of homes, reception with holiday treats. Masonic Temple, Masonic Temple, 21 N
Main St., Perry. 1-4 p.m. $12-$15. 237-3266.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Claus and St. Nicholas. Catered breakfast, photos. George Eastman House,
900 East Ave. 10 a.m. $15-$20. 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org.
ย [ SPECIAL
EVENT ] Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Morgan Manning House, 151 Main
St., Brockport. 3-5 p.m. $5. 637-3645.
[ MUSIC ] RPO Livonia Holiday Concert. Livonia
Jr./Sr. High School, Franklin Auditorium, 2 Bulldog
Blvd., Livonia. 3 p.m. $10-$14. 346-4000, rpo.org.
Monday, December 6
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Magic in the Making. Geva
opens its doors, costume shop, props shop, dressing rooms so Rochesterians can discover life behind the scenes. Geva
Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. 6-8 p.m. Free. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org.
[ MUSIC ] Penfield Symphony Orchestra “Happy
Holidays.” Penfield High School Auditorium, 25 High School Dr., Penfield.
$12-14. 872-0774, penfieldsymphony.org.
Monday, December 6-Friday, December 10
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Christmas Tea. Elegant and
old-fashioned, served in herb cottage. Hurd Orchards,
17260 Ridge Rd., Holley. 12:30 p.m. (additional service Thu 4 p.m.) $29.75.
638-8838, hurdorchards.com.
Tuesday, December 7
[ SHOPPING ] Candlelight Night. Shopping,
treats, candles. Historic village/Erie Canal shopping district, Pittsford. 4-9
p.m. Free. 248-6280, townofpittsford.org.
[ STAGE ] “It’s A Wonderful Life.” See
November 21 listing. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. 7 p.m. $10.
gaslighttheatercompany.com.
[ STAGE ] Moscow Ballet “Great Russian
Nutcracker.” Auditorium Theatre, 885 E Main St. 7:30 p.m. $27.50-$100.
222-5000, rbtl.org.
Wednesday, December 8
[ MUSIC ] Brighton Symphony Orchestra Holiday
Concert. St. John’s Home, 150 Highland Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 248-0680,
brightonsymphony.org.
[ STAGE ] Celtic Thunder. Rochester Broadway
Theatre League, 885 E Main St. 7:30 p.m. $35.50-65. 222-5000, rbtl.org.
[ MUSIC ] Live from Hochstein, A Cup of Good Cheer
with Madrigalia. Hochstein School of Music and
Dance, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Free. 454-4596, hochstein.org.
Thursday, December 9
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holiday Homecoming Celebration. Gingerbread houses, live music, Santa Claus. George Eastman House, 900 East
Ave. 5-8 p.m. $4-$10. 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org.
[ MUSIC ] RPO: Handel’s “Messiah.” Kodak Hall
at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St. 7:30 p.m. $34-$75. 454-2100, rpo.org.
Friday, December 10-Sunday, December 12
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Yuletide in the Country. See
December 3-4 listing. Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road,
Mumford. Fri 5-8:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 1:30-7:30 p.m. $12-$22. 538-6822, gcv.org.
Friday, December 10
[ STAGE ] 3rd Annual Santanalia
Pageant.MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 8 p.m. 244-0960,
muccc.org.
[ MUSIC ] Eastman Holiday Sing. Eastman School
of Music Main Hall, 26 Gibbs St. Noon. Free. 274-1000, esm.rochester.edu.
[ MUSIC ] Holiday Jam. Featuring Taproot, Hail
the Villian, Endever and
9Round. 16+. The Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 7:30 p.m. $12. myspace.com/montagemusichall.
[ DANCE ] Red Hot Holiday Ball Swing Dance. Holiday-themed
music and snacks. Tango Cafe Dance Studio, 389 Gregory St. Beginner swing dance
lesson 7-8 p.m., social dancing 8-11 p.m. groovejuiceswing.com.ย
[ MUSIC ] RPO Newark Holiday Concert. Newark
High School, 625 Peirson Ave. 7:30 p.m. $5-10.
332-3200, rpo.org.
[ MUSIC ] Hochstein Spotlight on Faculty Concert
Series: Christmas Music. Granger Homestead Society, 295 North Main St.,
Canandaigua. 7:30 p.m. Free. 454-4596, hochstein.org.
Saturday, December 11
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Breakfast with Santa. Buffet
and reading of “The Night Before Christmas.” Blue Heron Hills Golf Club, 1
Country Club Dr., Macedon. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $5-7, registration required.
315-986-5888, blueheronhillsgc.com
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Dallywater’s
Edwardian Christmas Tea. Recommended for kids 12+. Dallywater’s,
120 N Main St., Naples. 2 p.m. $38. 374-2842, dallywaters.com.
[ MUSIC ] Finger Lakes Concert Band. Spins on
holiday classics. Canandaigua Middle School, 215 Granger St., Canandaigua. 7:30
p.m. $5. 454-4596, hochstein.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Fireworks with Frosty.Willink Middle School, 900 Publishers Parkway. 6:30 p.m.
$8. websterparksandrecreation.org
[ OUTDOORS ] It’s a Wonderful Run 5K. Bridge
Street Bridge in Seneca Falls. 4:40 p.m. $20. itsawonderfulrun5k.com.
[ MUSIC ] The Lyric Chorale “Noel, Sing We!” St. Louis Church, 60 South Main St., Pittsford. 7:30 p.m. $12-18. 586-3279,
lyricchorale.org.
[ MUSIC ] Rochester Women’s Community Chorus “‘Tis the Season.” Hochstein School of Music and Dance,
50 N. Plymouth Ave. $5-$12. therwcc.org.
[ MUSIC ] RPO: Handel’s “Messiah.” Kodak Hall
at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St. 8 p.m. $22-77. 454-2100, rpo.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Seneca Falls “It’s A
Wonderful Life” Holiday Train. Seneca Falls, 90 S Park St. 10 a.m.,
noon, 2:30 p.m. $12. fingerlakesscenicrailway.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] The Big Event. Day of
holiday activities. Downtown Canandaigua. downtowncanandaigua.com.
Saturday, December 11-Sunday, December 12
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Breakfast with Santa. Rocky
Coasts Gallery at the Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 Saint Paul St. One-hour seating at
9, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. $8-$17. 336-7217, senecaparkzoo.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. The
Commons Park, corner of South Main St. and Coach St., Canandaigua.1-4 p.m.
396-0300, downtowncanandaigua.com.
[ STAGE ] “The Mitten.” Humorous Ukrainian
tale. National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Sq. Sat 11:30 a.m., 1 & 2:30
p.m.; Sun 1 & 2:30 p.m. Included with general museum admission. 263-2700,
museumofplay.org
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] North Pole Express Trains. Visit with Santa Claus and sing Christmas carols on your way to the “North
Pole.” Arcade and Attica Railroad, 278 Main St., Arcade. Noon & 2:30 p.m.
$14. 492-3100, arcadeandatticarr.com.
[ STAGE ] “Sweet House!” Modern adaptation of
Hansel and Gretel by Rochester Children’s Theatre. Nazareth College Arts
Center, 4245 East Ave. 2 p.m. $14-$17. 389-2170, naz.edu.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Train Rides with Santa. Medina
Railroad Museum, 530 West Ave., Medina. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $13-$20, includes
museum admission. railroadmuseum.net.
Sunday, December 12
[ MUSIC ] Brighton Symphony Orchestra Holiday
Concert. 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 Winton Road South. 3 p.m.
Free. 248-0680, brightonsymphony.org.
ย [ OUTDOORS
] Freezeroo Race No. 1. Pineway
Ponds Spencerport 5-mile. Boettcher Lodge, Pineway
Ponds Park, Spencer. 10 a.m. grtconline.org.
[ SHOPPING ] Holidays at the Market. Santa,
horse-drawn sleigh rides. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. 8 a.m.-3
p.m. Free. cityofrochester.gov.
[ MUSIC ] Holidays at the Vineyards feat.
Transfiguration Bell Choir. Casa Larga Vineyards,
2287 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport. 1-4 p.m. Free. casalarga.com.
[ SHOPPING ] Holiday Sale. Buddhism books,
art, ritual items, statues, clothing and incense. The White Lotus Society, 11
South Goodman St. Noon-4 p.m. Free. 442-5853, whitelotusdharma.org.
[ MUSIC ] The Lyric Chorale “Noel, Sing We!” Faith Lutheran Church, 2576 Browncroft Blvd., Penfield.
2:30 p.m. $12-$18. 586-3279, lyricchorale.org.
[ MUSIC ] The Irondequoit Concert Band Holiday
Concert.Eastridge High School, 2350 E Ridge Road.
3 p.m. Free. irondequoitband.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Pancake breakfast with Santa
Claus and St. Nicholas. Catered breakfast, photos. George Eastman House,
900 East Ave. 10 a.m. $15-$20. 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org.
[ MUSIC ] Rochester Rhapsody of Harmony “The
Christmas List: A Man’s Dream.” United Church of Christ, 570 Klem Rd., Webster. 4 p.m. $12-$15. 865-2731,
rochesterrhapsody.com.
[ STAGE ] The Traveling Cabaret. Holiday song,
dance, and comedy. Gym at Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. 2:30 p.m.
Free, reservations. 340-8720, penfieldlibrary.com.
Monday, December 13
[ MUSIC ] Chamber Music Holiday Recital. Hochstein School of Music and Dance, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 6 p.m. Free. 454-4596,
hochstein.org.
Monday, December 13-Friday, December 17
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Christmas Tea. Elegant and
old fashioned, served in herb cottage. Hurd Orchards,
17260 Ridge Rd., Holley. 12:30 p.m. (additional service Thu 4 p.m.) $29.75.
638-8838, hurdorchards.com.
Tuesday, December 14
[ STAGE ] “It’s A Wonderful Life.” See
November 21 listing. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. 7 p.m. $10.
gaslighttheatercompany.com
Thursday, December 16
[ MUSIC ] Big Bag Voodoo Daddy Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca
St., Geneva. 7:30 p.m. $30-35. 781-5483, thesmith.org.
Friday, December 17
[ MUSIC ] Christmas Days and Christmas Nights. St. Mary’s Church, 95 N Main St., Canandaigua. 7:30 p.m. $8-10. 234-4283,
madrigalia.org.
[ MUSIC ] Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus:
Handel’s “Messiah.” Church of the Assumption, 20 East Ave., Fairport. 8
p.m. $10-$12. 223-9006, gvoc.org.
Friday, December 17-Sunday, December 19
[ STAGE ] Flower City Ballet presents
Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker.” School of the Arts, 45 Prince St. Fri-Sat 7
p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $10-18. flowercityballet.com.
[ MUSIC ] RPO: Gala Holiday Pops. Kodak Hall
at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.
$20-75. 454-2100, rpo.org.
[ STAGE ] “The Santaland
Diaries.” One-man adult comedy based on the holiday works of Davis
Sedaris. Continues through December 23. Blackfriars
Theatre, 795 E Main St. $25-$27. Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. 454-1260. blackfriars.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Yuletide in the Country. See
December 3-4 listing. Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd.
Fri 5-8:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 1:30-7:30 p.m. $12-$22. 538-6822, gcv.org.
Saturday, December 18
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Breakfast with the Grinch. Breakfast
and screening of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000). Little Theater Cafรฉ,
240 East Ave. 9:30 a.m.-noon. $10-$15, reservations required. $5 for film only.
258-0400, thelittle.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Dallywater’s
Edwardian Christmas Tea. Recommended for kids 12+. Dallywater’s,
120 N Main St., Naples. 2 p.m. $38. 374-2842, dallywaters.com.
[ MUSIC ] 28th Annual Merry Tuba Christmas. More
than 200 tubas and other instruments play holiday music. Hochstein Performance
Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. 3 p.m. Free. cityofrochester.gov.
[ FILM ] “White Christmas.” Dryden Theatre,
900 East Ave. 8 p.m. $5-$7. 271.3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Wigilia:
Traditional Polish Christmas Eve. RMSC, 657 East Ave. 2 p.m. Free w/museum
admission. 271-4320, rmsc.org.
[ STAGE ] Yahweh Ballet “Savior.” Original
piece retelling the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Auditorium Center, 875
E Main St. 3 p.m. $10-12. yahwehballet.org.
Saturday, December 18-Sunday, December 19
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Breakfast with Santa. Rocky
Coasts Gallery at the Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 Saint Paul St. One-hour seating at
9, 10:15 & 11:30 a.m. $8-$17. 336-7217, senecaparkzoo.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. The
Commons Park, corner of South Main St. and Coach St., Canandaigua.1-4 p.m.
396-0300, downtowncanandaigua.com.
[ STAGE ] “Sweet House!” See December 11-2
listing. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. 2 p.m. $14-$17. 389-2170,
naz.edu.
[ STAGE ] “The Mitten.” See December 11-12
listing. National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Sq. Sat 11:30 a.m., 1 & 2:30
p.m.; Sun 1 & 2:30 p.m. Included with museum admission. 263-2700,
museumofplay.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] North Pole Express Trains. Visit with Santa Claus and sing Christmas carols on your way to the “North
Pole.” Arcade and Attica Railroad, 278 Main St., Arcade. Noon & 2:30 p.m.
$14. 492-3100, arcadeandatticarr.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Train Rides with Santa. Medina
Railroad Museum, 530 West Ave., Medina. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $13-$20.
railroadmuseum.net.
Sunday, December 19
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Annual Holiday Baroque Organ
Showcase. Fountain Court, Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 5:30
p.m. $7-$10. mag.rochester.edu.
[ MUSIC ] Christmas Days and Christmas Nights. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St. 4 p.m. $5-$18. 234-4283,
madrigalia.org.
[ MUSIC ] Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus
Handel’s “Messiah.” Pinnacle Lutheran Church, 250 Pinnacle Rd. 4 p.m. $10-$12.
223-9006, gvoc.org.
[ SHOPPING ] Holidays at the Market. Santa,
horse-drawn sleigh rides. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. 8 a.m.-3
p.m. Free. cityofrochester.gov.
[ MUSIC ] Holiday Musicales: Kathy Wilkins. Selection
of classical favorites and sing-alongs. George
Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 3-4 p.m. $4-$10, included with museum admission.
271-3361, eastmanhouse.org.
[ SHOPPING ] Holiday Sale. Buddhism books,
art, ritual items, statues, clothing and incense. The White Lotus Society, 11 S
Goodman St. Noon-4 p.m. Free. 442-5853, whitelotusdharma.org.
[ WORKSHOP ] Italian Holiday Specialties: Sweet,
with Chef Jeff. New York Wine and Culinary Center, 800 S Main St.,
Canandaigua. 3:30-6 p.m. $45, registration required. 394-7070, nywcc.com
[ STAGE ] “It’s A Wonderful Life.” See
November 21 listing. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. 2 p.m. $10.
gaslighttheatercompany.com
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] “The Night Before Christmas.” RMSC, 657 East Ave. 2 and 3 p.m. Free w/museum admission. 271-4320, rmsc.org.
Tuesday, December 21
[ STAGE ] “It’s A Wonderful Life.” See
November 21 listing. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. 7 p.m. $10.
gaslighttheatercompany.com
Tuesday, December 21-Thursday, December 23
[ STAGE ] “The Santaland
Diaries.” See December 17-19 listing. Blackfriars
Theatre, 795 E Main St. $25-$27. Tue-Thu 7:30 p.m. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.
Thursday, December 23
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holiday Celebration. Flint
Street Community Center, 271 Flint St. 5 p.m. 428-7001, cityofrochester.gov.
Friday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)
[ SHOW ] Holiday Laser 2010. Laser lights to
holiday favorites. RMSC, 657 East Ave. 10 a.m., noon & 3 p.m. $7-$10.
271-4320, rmsc.org.
[ OUTDOORS ] (Pre) Post Christmas Blues Run. United Methodist Church, 100 N. Main St., Canandaigua. 8:45 a.m. $18-20.
grtconline.org.
Sunday, December 26 (Kwanzaa begins)
Wednesday, December 29
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Kwanzaa Celebration of Family,
Community, and Culture. RMSC, 657 East Ave. 5:30 p.m. Free. 271-4320,
rmsc.org.
Thursday, December 30
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Kwanzaa Family Day. African-American
cultural holiday with art activities, live music, family art activities.
Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 4-9 p.m. Free. mag.rochester.edu.
Friday, December 31
[ STAGE ] Capitol Steps. Political satire
group. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. 6:30 & 10 p.m. $45-$75.
389-2170, capsteps.com/live.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Family New Year’s Eve
w/Fireworks. Fair and Expo Center, 2695 E Henrietta Rd. 6-10 p.m. $4.
townofhenrietta.org.
[ STAGE ] “Jacques Brel
is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.”Blackfriars
Theatre, 795 E. Main St. 8 p.m. $50. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] La Befana:
An Epiphany Eve Legend from Italy. RMSC, 657 East Ave. 1 & 2 p.m. Free
w/museum admission. 271-4320, rmsc.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] “The Dark Crystal” and
“Labyrinth.” Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave. “Dark Crystal” at 2 p.m., “Labyrinth”
at 8:45 p.m.ย $5-$7. 271.3361,
dryden.eastmanhouse.org
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] New Year’s Eve at Woodcliff. Midnight champagne toast, live entertainment, fireworks, dinner. Woodcliff
Hotel and Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. $239-$350/per couple. 248-4852,
woodcliffhotelandspa.com.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] New Year’s Eve Celebration and
Fireworks. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St. 7-10:15
p.m. Free. cityofrochester.gov.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] New Year’s Eve Party. Open bar
and midnight champagne toast, live entertainment by Smalltown
and DJ’s Bronson Fuentes and Sam DeLorenzo, overnight
accommodations. Radisson Rochester Hotel, 120 E Main St. $220.11/ per couple.
546-6400, rochesternewyearseve.com.
For more New
Year’s Eve events check City Newspaper’s NYE Guide in the December 29 issue.
ONGOING
[ SHOPPING ] 17th Annual Dickens Festival. November
18-December 31. Carolers, “Christmas Carol” characters, handmade local gifts. Craft
Antique Co-Op, 3200 Ridge Rd. West, Greece. Dates and times vary. Free.
368-0670, craftantiqueco-op.com.
[ STAGE ] “A Christmas Carol.” Previews
November 26- 30; opens Wednesday, December 1; continues through December 26. New
production of the classic holiday tale. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Various
dates and times. $20-$53. 232-4382, for a full schedule of show times and more
information visit gevatheatre.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Edgerton Model Railroad Club
Holiday Tours. December 4-30. Edgerton Recreation Center, 41 Backus St. Dec
4-18, 20-23 & 27-30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free, donations encouraged. 428-6769, edgertonmodelrailroadclub.com.
[ EXHIBIT ] Granger Homestead Festival of Trees. Through December 5. More than 100 holiday trees, wreaths, and holiday decorations.
Granger Homestead, 295 N Main St, Canandaigua. Mon-Wed 1-5 p.m., Thu-Fri 1-7
p.m., Weekends and November 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving day. $1-$5.
grangerhomestead.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holiday Laser 2010. November
20-January 2. Family laser-light show with holiday songs, tours of the winter
sky, and more. Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East
Ave. $7-$10. For a full list of show times call 271-4320 or visit rmsc.org.
[ EXHIBIT ] Holiday Wreath Display & Auction. Through November 28. Wreaths available for purchase via silent auction. George
Eastman House, 900 East Ave. Tue-Wed 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. $4-$10. 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Holly Trolley Rides. November
27-December 19. New York Museum of Transportation , 6393 E. River Rd, Rush.
Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday,
December 4, 2-4 p.m. $4-$5. nymtmuseum.org.
[ EXHIBIT ] The Incredible Edible Village. December
3-17. Gingerbread house display. If you’d like to enter your own house, check
website for application. Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill
Rd. 538-6822, gcv.org.
[ SPECIAL EVENTS ] South Wedge CommunityHoliday
Decorating Contest. Decorations must be up by November 30. $250 to best street/block
club. Winners announced December 3. southwedge.org.
[ EXHIBIT ] “Sweet Creations”
Gingerbread House Display. Through December 15. Cleverly designed
gingerbread houses by local bakers, families, and community groups. George
Eastman House, 900 East Ave. Tue-Wed 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. $4-$10. 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org.
[ EXHIBIT ] Tabletop Tree Display and Auction.
Through December 17. Tabletop trees on display, all up for silent auction.
George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Thu 10
a.m.-8 p.m. Sun 1-5 p.m. $4-10, included with general admission. 271-3361,
eastmanhouse.org.
This article appears in Nov 17-23, 2010.
