FEATURED EVENTS

Sunday, September 13, Casa Larga Vineyards celebrates 30 years of its beloved Purple Foot Festival with a full day of grape-stomping, music, food, wine, and family fun. Visitors can roll up their pants and stomp grapes the old-fashioned way, cheer on the grape pie eating contest, take vineyard wagon rides, enjoy winery tours and tastings, and browse artisan vendors. Live Rochester-area music, food trucks, craft breweries, and a Kid Zone with games and crafts round out the day. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door; guests under 21 are free with a paid adult.

Miles Davis Animated brings the music of Miles Davis’ groundbreaking 1950s–60s era to life with a creative twist: animated visuals, expressive tap dance, and a powerhouse ensemble of performers. Audiences will be visually transported by larger-than-life cartoon illustrations from Dave Chisholm’s acclaimed graphic novel Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound. These evocative visuals, paired with bold musical improvisation and kinetic tap rhythms, create a multi-sensory experience that honors Miles’ artistry while reinventing it for new generations. Classic works from Miles Davis’ legendary catalog are interpreted by a stellar ensemble including trumpeter and cartoonist Dave Chisholm, pianist Greg Woodsbie, saxophonist Colin Gordon, bassist David Arenius, and drummer Aaron Staebell. Tap dancers Cheryl Johnson and Laurie Coles will animate the music with percussive rhythm and emotional nuance, transforming the stage into a living, breathing soundscape.