BeyondTheNest: Weekly e-newsletter for Rochester | |
Note from your publisher This weekend in Rochester offers a particularly appealing mix of arts, culture, and high-energy entertainment. Sports fans can catch the Rochester Red Wings during their opening-week homestand against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, or head to Blue Cross Arena for Rochester Americans home games on both Friday and Saturday. For music lovers looking for something a little different, the Strasenburgh Planetarium has a full
slate of immersive shows this weekend, including laser experiences set to the music of Elton John, Taylor Swift, and Pink Floyd, plus Stars with Carl, a live tour of the night sky under the planetarium dome. There’s also plenty on the quieter, more reflective side of the spectrum. The MAG is offering both hands-on creative energy with Saturday’s free Museum Makers program and thought-provoking exhibitions throughout the weekend, including Desire and Abundance: American Culture and Still Life and Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden. At RMSC, Astronaut: Where Science Meets Space continues, and the George Eastman Museum features work from the Flower City
Arts Center Studio 678 Photo Club. Whether you’re in the mood for a game, a gallery, a concert-like visual experience, or an afternoon of discovery, Rochester is giving us lots of good reasons to step out and enjoy the weekend. Happy Easter and Happy Passover to those celebrating! —Debra Ross, publisher P.S. Please note that due to this week's flooding, the 2026 Fishing Derby at Powder Mills Park, which was supposed to
take place this Saturday, has been postponed to Saturday, April 18.
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Originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4, the Powder Hill Park Annual Fish Derby has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18 due to flooding from the recent spring rains. The Derby, hosted by The Riedman Foundation, is a fun, safe, and educational event that celebrates our region's fishing opportunities, outdoor recreation, and environmental stewardship. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just casting your first line, this long-standing tradition offers a great opportunity to reel in some fun, test your skills, and compete for prizes. Ages 9+ pay just $5 to participate; kids 8 and under are free.
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Embark on an interstellar musical adventure with this cosmic Pops program! Reprising last year’s Eclipse concert, Jeff Tyzik and your RPO soar through the galaxy with iconic tv and film themes and classical masterpieces. Experience the mystery and majesty of outer space with celestial soundscapes and stunning visuals—prepare for liftoff!
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The Rochester Red Wings are family-friendly baseball at its finest! Join us for this OPENING WEEK homestand as your Red Wings take on the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at ESL Ballpark! Game details for dates, times, and promotions are in the description.
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Shockheaded Peter is a madhouse cabaret music box filled with stories of misbehaving children meeting their untimely ends! These stories hail from one of the most infamous children's books ever written, the German "Der Struwwelpeter" from 1845. Avant-garde, humorous, grim, and full of space for dance, mime, puppetry, music and creativity. Crow City Theatre is partnering with Rochester's own folk-rock duo Bolan Graham and Katy Rebholz to create a musical experience that will be simply unstoppable! Part concert, part art-fringe spectacle, all THEATRE. Crow City Theatre is beyond excited to continue to help audiences journey to worlds they never imagined.
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Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together.
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What is CSA? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) offers the opportunity for people, of a specific geographic region to support a local farm, the local community and the rural economy. Through annual enrollment (by purchasing a share) the share holder helps the farmer with much needed funds at the beginning of the growing season while knowing the share holder will receive (on a weekly basis once the picking season starts) the freshest possible produce grown by the farmer. It gives the share holder the chance to really learn about and know who is growing their food. If you are interested in our 2026 CSA please email info@gandsorchards.com for information.
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Make something new at the museum! Drop in for a special guided craft, play at artmaking and toy stations, browse beautiful books, explore the art of tarot, and more! Free for all ages; no museum ticket required. Hosted by MAG’s own Charlotte Whitney Allen Library and Creative Workshop.
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The exhibition brings together historic and contemporary pieces from the Guild’s workshops, photographs, film and archival materials, and a timeline tracing the Guild’s evolution from its founding to today. The work on view reflects both a rich history and practices that are still being lived, taught, and refined today
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Looking for a great way to spend a Saturday evening? Head to the Blue Cross Arena to cheer on the Rochester Americans as they hit the ice for another thrilling hockey matchup! With fast-paced action, fan giveaways, and an electric atmosphere, an Amerks game is the perfect way to make unforgettable memories. Don your red, white, and blue, grab some popcorn, and get ready to shout “Go Amerks!” Check out the full schedule and grab your tickets at https://amerks.com.
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Our Sampler class is a wonderful way to create glass objects & add them to ornamental pieces such as magnets, garden stakes, or jewelry. Using borosilicate glass & flame, students will create up to 3 glass pieces. You will learn skills such as lighting the torch, adjusting the flame, stretching, gathering, cutting, & fusing boro glass rods. Students can choose from a wide variety of colors & use their own creativity to personalize their designs. NOTE: Projects are ready for pickup after 1 week.
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