Arts, Entertainment & Fun

September 6-7
52ND ANNUAL CLOTHESLINE FESTIVAL.
Support your local artists! The Memorial Art Gallery is proud to announce its 52nd annual showcase of artists from 52 counties in New York State in one of the largest arts & crafts festivals around. Browsing or buying, it promises to be an exciting day. 10am-6pm (5pm Sunday). Memorial Art Gallery Lawn, 500 University Ave., Rochester. Call 276-8900 or visit mag.rochester.edu/clothesline

September 9-October 12
ELLA.
Geva Theatre Center’s 2008/09 Season gets off to a swinging start with a musical tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald. Hot music and a cool band spotlight the first lady of jazz in a sizzling production on the Mainstage. Geva Theatre, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester. For ticket prices and show times, call 232-Geva (4382) or visit www.GevaTheatre.org

September 10- October 29
BIG BAND DANCES-FALL SERIES.
Dance the night away at the Big Band Dances. Every Wednesday thru September & October. 6-9pm. $2/person, $3/couple donation requested. Roger Robach Community Center (Second Floor), Beach Ave. Ontario Beach Park. Sponsored by OBPPC, City of Rochester, Monroe County. 865-3320.

September 12-14
10TH ANNUAL ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE.
50 select dealers, from Vermont to West Virginia, come exhibit and sell items from their collections of 19th-century antiques, including furniture, paintings, jewelry, porcelains, and glassware. The weekend kicks off with a Preview Party on Friday night. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 538-6822. www.gcv.org

September 13-14
LEAVES & LOBSTERS ON THE LAWN.
Enjoy live music and a lobster dinner outdoors on the winery lawn, overlooking scenic Seneca Lake. 12pm - 5pm. $48, Tickets go on sale August 1. Glenora Wine Cellars, 5435 Route 14, Dundee,  14837. 800-243-5513. www.glenora.com

September 13
TASTIN’ THE BLUES.
A fun-packed afternoon of great blues music, chili judging and beer sampling. Noon-4pm. Penfield Amphitheater, 3100 Atlantic Ave., Penfield.  340-8655 or www.penfield.org

September 14
ARTWALK ALIVE!
Dance, Music, Word and Visual Arts & Grand Finale Inter-Activities provided by area arts organizations. 12-4pm. University Ave., 235-6670 or www.rochesterartwalk.org

September 14
PURPLE FOOT FESTIVAL.
Gather to take vineyard hayrides, enjoy wine tasting at the harvest bar, learn about wine and food in our seminars, enjoy a glass of wine while listening to live entertainment, and best of all...STOMP GRAPES! 10:30am-5pm. $12; $10 for Wine Lover’s Club members. Guests under the age of 21 are FREE! Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Road, Fairport. Call 223-4210 or visit casalarga.com

September 15
SAVOR ROCHESTER: A FESTIVAL OF FOOD.
Experience the bounty of the Finger Lakes Region. Over 200 of Rochester’s finest restaurants, wineries, brewers, food specialists and farmers will bring their best to this event. Proceeds support FoodLink. Rochester Public Market, 280 North Union St. www.festivaloffood.org

September 18
AN EVENING OF WINE AND JAZZ.
This second annual Jazz 90.1 gala fundraising event will feature wine and beer tasting, live jazz by the Bob Sneider Trio, and the Paradigm Shift Trio, great food, a HUGE silent auction, chocolate fountain, and more. 7-10pm. $25/person. Limited tickets available. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Call Jazz 90.1 at 585-966-2660. www.jazz901.org

September 19-20
CRYSTAL CITY JAZZ & WINE FESTIVAL.
Enjoy shopping, wine tasting and live outdoor music in the “Crystal City.” Fri, 5-9:30pm. Sat,1-9:30pm. Corning’s Gaffer District, 607-962-8997, 1-866-INFO-CNG. Info@CorningNY.com

September 21
ARTISTS’ ROW.
Presented by The Friends of the Rochester Public Market, Preferred Care, and the City. 10am-4pm. Rochester Public Market, 280 North Union St. Applications and Info: 428-6907, Ext. 8. Marketfriends@rochester.rr.com

September 24
MAKING AMERICAN MUSIC: BIG BAND LIVES ON.
The Johnny Matt Big Band takes a musical journey back to the days when Big Band was king. 7:30pm. Tickets are $16 for nonmembers and $13 for members. Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Sq. 263-2700, TDD 423-0746, www.strongmuseum.org

September 27 and 28
NAPLES GRAPE FESTIVAL.
Celebrate the harvest season with a fabulous selection of food, arts and craft show, and the Grape Pie Contest. Buy and sample NY State Wines.They have added a Farm Market and an outstanding musical lineup. 10am-5pm. Farm Market 11am-5pm. FREE. Parking is $5, with free shuttle bus. Memorial Town Hall, Main St., Naples, NY. www.naplesvalleyny.com  or 374-2240.

October 10-12
ROCHESTER RIVER ROMANCE AND THE HEAD OF THE GENESEE REGATTA.
Activities all along the Genesee River Corridor from the Erie Canal to Lake Ontario and the largest regatta in the Northeast. 428-6767. www.cityofrochester.gov

October 17, 18, 24 & 25
THE LANDMARK’S SOCIETY ANNUAL GHOST WALK.
Now in its 15th year, the ever-popular Halloween performance will thrill audiences as resurrected Rochesterians in period costume appear on the historic porches of Arnold Park with all-true tales from Rochester’s less rosy past. For those who dare, tours embark from the Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St., every 10 minutes from 6:30 to 9 p.m. $10 for members, $13 for non-members. $18 day of event if available. Order tickets at 546-7029 x10, at The Landmark Society offices, 133 S. Fitzhugh St., or www.landmarksociety.org

October 21 - November 16
FROST/NIXON.
1974. Watergate has rocked the nation. Richard Nixon has resigned in disgrace and every major news agency in the world has attempted to score an interview with him. So who finally pulls it off? A celebrity interviewer best known for his features on movie stars and sports figures, discovering the brave new world of infotainment. Based on actual events. Geva Theatre, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester. For ticket prices and show times, call
232-Geva (4382) or visit www.GevaTheatre.org

October 24-25
QUILTERS HARVEST.
The Irondequoit Quilt Club celebrates its 29th anniversary with this presentation, including raffles for an Opportunity Quilt and a Bernina sewing machine, as well as a silent auction, gift boutique, vendors market, door prizes, and demos. Fri, 2-8pm. Sat, 10am-4pm. $4 donation. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 3736 St. Paul Blvd. (corner of Cooper Rd), Rochester. pschumac@rochester.rr.com

October 25-26
36TH ANNUAL ROCHESTER GEM, MINERAL, JEWELRY & FOSSIL SHOW.
Show features Displays, Dealers (beads, carvings, crystals, jewelry, fossils) & Jewelry-making Demonstrations. Co-Sponsored by Rochester Academy of Science & Rochester Lapidary Society. Sat.10-6, Sun.10-5pm. Adults $5, Children under 12 Free. Minett Hall at Monroe County Fairgrounds, 2695 East Henrietta Rd. (RT 15). show@rasny.org or 395-1713.

 

Career & Finance

September 10
GRC-NAWBO PRESENTS: EMPOWERING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.
The lunch program will begin with a fantastic opportunity to network with remarkable women business owners. Speaker: Retired Navy Commander and Congressional candidate Eric Massa. 11:15am-1pm. Registration is required! $20 for members, $25 non-members. Century Club, 566 East Ave , Rochester. Call 319-0004. www.nawborochester.org

September 11, 18, & 25
RE-INVENTING WORKSHOP.
Career Development Services providing a 3-part highly engaging workshop series focus on identifying meaningful activity, work and leisure for the 3rd stage of life, particularly for those 45 and over who want to create a new blueprint for their futures. 5:30pm-8pm. $160. Career Development Services, 150 State St., Rochester.  244-0765.

September 23
ROCHESTER BUSINESS ETHICS AWARD LUNCHEON.
Honoring the finalists and award recipients for 2008.  The keynote speaker is W. Michael Hoffman, Ph.D., founder and executive director of the Center for Business Ethics and the Hieken Professor of Business and Professional Ethics at Bentley College. 11am VIP reception. Noon Lunch & Awards Ceremony. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 Main Street. RSVP by Sept 10th. 3831060 or www.rochesterbusinessethics.com.

October 15
RWN’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA.
Come, network as the Rochester Women’s Network celebrates the impressive contributions of the Women Leaders of Rochester. 6 - 8 pm. To register call 271-4182 or visit www.rwn.org

 

Mind, Body & Spirit

September 20
19TH ANNUAL PARKINSON’S DISEASE SYMPOSIUM.
Experts from the local National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence, the U of R Department of Neurology, will update attendees on new medical advances. Betty Perkins-Carpenter Ph.D. will share “Fun activities to keep us mentally and physically fit”. 8am-3pm. Admission and lunch are FREE, but advanced reservations are required. Doubletree Hotel,1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester. Please register before Sept. 12, call PSGUNY at (585) 234-5355.

September 24
GRC-NAWBO PRESENTS: THE POWER OF BEING ORGANIZED!
Discover some simple ways to organize your office and your life! Join professional organizer Dorothy Madden, owner of ORGANIZE IT! 11:30am-1pm. Registration is not required. The event is free for members, $5 for non-members. Jay’s Diner, 2612 W. Henrietta Rd, Henrietta.  Call 319-0004 or visit www.nawborochester.org

October 14
BREAST AND BONE HEALTH.
Learn the facts about screening for breast and bone disease, new techniques and healthy habits. 6pm. There is no charge, but seating is limited so reservations are required. Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, 170 Sawgrass Dr., Rochester. 758-7037.

November 8
6TH ANNUAL GREATER ROCHESTER WOMEN’S EXPO and FOOD DRIVE for FOODLINK.
Sponsored by Rochester Woman Magazine, Fox Rochester and WARM 101.3 Radio, it’s the “Perfect Day” at the Dome, with shopping, consultation, performances, demonstrations, healthcare advice and much, much more! Great Grand Prizes. 10am - 4pm. Free. Dome Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd., Henrietta. Bring food items for FOODLINK and receive a ticket for each item for great prizes. Call Rochester Woman Magazine at 264-9955 or visit  www.RochesterWomanOnline.com

 

For a Good Cause:

September 13
BAZAAR & ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
Vendors, handmade products and antiques to support the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., New York Chapter #1. 10am-3pm. American Legion, Main Street, Canandaigua. www.bluestarmothersny1.org or 705-3604.

September 20
CHILDREN AWAITING PARENTS (CAP): FAMILY WALK.
Help bring hope to the thousands of abandoned, abused and neglected children awaiting adoptive homes.Spend a fun-filled day at the beach while leaving your footprints in the sand and make a real difference! 10am. Ontario Beach Park, Beachfront Pavilions A & B, Rochester. Gretchen@capbook.org or call 232-5110 or www.ChildrenAwaitingParents.org

September 20
HORIZON OF HOPE BRUNCH.
Local Longaberger Home Consultants will hold their Second Annual Benefit for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. They will feature a brunch, guest speaker, various displays and a Silent Auction. Reservations Required.
9:30am-12:30pm. $58 includes 2008 Horizon of Hope Handcrafted Basket, $25 w/o basket. Locust Hill Country Club, 2000 Jefferson Rd., Pittsford. Contact Erin Sackett, 732-1506. www.horizonofhope.com

September 21
THINK PINK SUNDAY-SCRAPBOOK FUNDRAISER FOR BREAST CANCER COALITION OF ROCHESTER.
MOMS Club of Henrietta-West is sponsoring this Crafts Fundraiser for The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester.  A day of scrap booking fun, classes, idea tables, personal attention from a Creative Memories Consultant, crop talks and tons of ideas. Continental Breakfast, Hot Lunch, and Raffle. 9am-5pm. $40. (Raffle tickets extra.) Registration required! The Diplomat Party House, 1 Diplomat Way (off Lyell Ave in Gates). Contact Wendy Rodgers, wwright73@yahoo.com  or 234-MOMS.

September 21
COMING HOME - A HOUSEWARMING PARTY
Celebrate with The Center for Youth, the opportunities that the newly funded apartments will provide community youth. Select  a gift from the TARGET gift registry or a gift of your choice. Fun activities, so come with a friend! 2-4pm Center for Youth Office, 905 Monroe Ave. For information and registration, contact Donna at 473-2464.

September 22
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT.
An outstanding day of golf for an outstanding cause. Proceeds will provide support for vital programs and services at the Epilepsy Foundation. Registration, 11am. Dinner, 6pm. $150/golfer. Brook-Lea Country Club, 891 Pixley Rd., Rochester. www.epilepsy-uny.org  or email d_baker@epilepsy-uny.org  or 442-4430.

September 23
WOMEN AGAINST MS LUNCHEON.
Help the National Multiple Sclerosis Society raise awareness and funds to support programs and services for people with MS. Help us create a world free of MS. 6th Annual luncheon honoring Theresa Mengel, Advocate. Luncheon Speaker Zoe Koplowitz. 11:30am-1:30pm. $50/person. Locust Hill Country Club, 2000 Jefferson Rd., Pittsford.  pgrover@msupstateny.org  271-0801 x5373.

September 27
SCRAPPINK - SCRAPBOOK CROP.
2nd Annual Crop to benefit Breast Cancer. Space is limited to 50 people. Portion of the fee is directly donated to Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Hosted by Simply Scrapbooks. 9am-9pm. $45 all day. $40 half day. Registration required. Willowbrook Church, 619 High St., Victor. Contact www.simplyscrpbks.com  or 924-3360.

September 27
WALK NOW FOR AUTISM.
Walk Now for Autism offers everyone a fun-filled experience with entertainment, refreshments, an autism community resource fair, and more. Be sure to raise $100 to earn your commemorative Walk Now for Autism t-shirt. Start a corporate, school or family team today! 9:00am Registration. 10:00am, Walk begins. To register, visit www.walknowforautism.org/rochester Monroe Community College, 1000 East Henrietta Rd. 888-777-6227 ext. 7353, rochester@autismspeaks.org

October 2
BIVONA CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER - WINE TASTING.
Help support the Bivona Child Advocacy Center at our 6th Annual Wine Tasting.  In addition to fabulous wine and beer, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, pastries, live music, fantastic raffle prizes and a live auction. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund the Center’s comprehensive services to physically and sexually abused children. 5:30-8:30pm. $50 per person. Program sponsorships are available. Max of Eastman Place, 25 Gibbs St., Rochester, 14604. www.bivonacac.org or contact Lindsay Bureaux at lbureaux@bivonacac.org  935-7838.

October 4
ROCHESTER OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK.
Support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention through your participation. All proceeds will benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs. Registration, 8:30am. The Walk, 10:30am. Genesee Valley Park. www.outofthedarkness.org

October 5
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER: WALK.
Hope starts with Us! This is your opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those we have lost, and raise funds to help end this disease. Invite others to walk with you. Sign up to walk in Making Strides at www.cancer.org/stridesonline and then challenge yourself with a fundraising goal. Your workplace may have a matching gifts program! Frontier Field VIP Parking Lot: 9am, Registration start. 10am, Event start. email: Rochester.strides@cancer.org  or call 1-800-ACS-2345.

October 6
FOOD FIGHT.
In celebration of our 30th Anniversary Foodlink is pleased to present the first ever event of its kind. Join us to enjoy local cuisine while watching top local chefs battle. 6 - 9pm. $100 in advance or $115 at the door. For more information contact Maria at (585)328-3380 x156 or moberst@foodlinkny.org

October 8
YWCA’S ANNUAL EMPOWERING WOMEN LUNCHEON.
You are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Empowering Women Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Liz Murray, a young woman whose journey from homelessness to Harvard will both educate and inspire. This event was created to raise awareness of the YWCA’s mission to “Eliminate Racism and Empower Women”. Noon-1:30pm Reserve your tickets early as last year’s event sold out! $50 or Tables of 10: $500 Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main St., Rochester. YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County, 368-2260 or www.ywcarochester.org

October 9
FASHION SHOW.
The Woman’s Club of Rochester will present a Fashion Show by SteinMart. Funds raised are donated to various local non-profit organizations. 11am, Cash Bar. 12pm, Lunch. 1pm, Show. $25 Midvale Golf & Country Club, 2387 Baird Rd, Penfield. Esther Hansen, 385-6683.

October 15-17
‘AUTUMN PROMENADE OF SHOPPES’ FUNDRAISER.
Rochester General Hospital’s Twig Association presents their annual Fundraiser. Distinctive clothing, accessories, jewelry, handbags, home décor and much more! Come experience our one-of-a-kind marketplace! Preview Party: Wed 6-9pm. Public Shopping Hours: Thurs 9am-2pm, 5- 8pm. Fri 9am-3pm. Special Event: Girls’ Night Out, Thurs 5-8pm. Admission $5 (Preview Party ticket $60/ patrons $100) Monroe Golf Club, 155 Golf Avenue, Pittsford. 690-2164.

October 15
WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF GENESEE VALLEY BREAKFAST.
Please join the Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley for a breakfast celebration in honor of our 2008 grant recipients and generous donors. Learn about the programs and people that are changing the lives of women and girls across the Rochester area. 7:30am. This program is free of charge.  Reservations required. Hyatt Regency. Call 242-0940 or e-mail bhettig@womensfoundation.org

October 18
7TH ANNUAL BCCR ARTRAGEOUS AFFAIR
The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester  is hosting this special event to increase awareness of breast cancer in the Rochester community and raise funds to support the BCCR’s mission. 6 pm. Rochester Plaza Hotel. Go to www.bccr.org  for more information and tickets or call 473-8177.

October 18-19
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ROCHESTER 2008 HOLIDAY MARKET.
Bring your holiday shopping list and select distinctive gifts. Fine artists offering a wide array of handcrafted art, jewelry, ceramics, apparel, toys and much more. The finest in gourmet treats, unique gifts and elegant services. Proceeds from this event will help support the JLR Community Assistance Grant, scholarships for local teen women, and JLR community projects. Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm. $5/person, free to children ages 12 and under. Monroe County Fair & Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd. (RT 15). www.jlroch.org

November 1
PUMPKINS IN THE PARK 5K RACE.
Benefits the Tony Jordan Youth Sports Foundation. 9am. Cobbs Hill Park, Lake Riley Lodge, Norris Dr. off Culver Rd. On-line preregistration at www.yellowjacketracing.com or www.tjyouthsportsfoundation.org