Arts, Culture, Recreation in the Rochester New York Area | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

FEATURED EVENTS

Dutch Connection Coffee Talk

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the George Eastman Museum's annual Dutch Connection floral display. Join Landscape Manager Byron Smith over coffee as he discusses the various aspects of what it takes to design and implement a large flower show. There will be a guided tour of the display following the talk.
Dates: 
02/08/2025
9 a.m.
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Organization:

George Eastman Museum

Location:

900 East Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

(585) 327-4800

Wine & Chocolate Festival

Join us Saturday, February 15th, 2025 for The Summit Federal Credit Union Wine and Chocolate Festival at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Wineries and wine enthusiasts from across the region will gather for an unlimited sampling of dozens of fabulous wines of all styles and tastes. Then, buy bottles of your favorites, all for great prices!! We’ll have distilleries and cideries too. All wine samples and the souvenir wine glass are FREE with your paid admission. PLUS, you will receive a chocolate treat in your wine glass, courtesy of Andy’s Candies. Shop your way through a fabulous selection of tasty nibbles and treats, chocolates, cheeses, and sweets. Take a stroll to our Chocolate Fountain. Then get some serious retail therapy done. Browse through fantastic mini boutiques featuring purses, jewelry, clothing, and more.
Dates: 
02/15/2025
1-4 pm and 5-8 pm
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Location:

123 East Main Street
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

315-471-9597

Free Admission For All: Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Corning Museum of Glass

Celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with activities throughout the Museum: Enjoy special readings for families at 10 am, 11 am, and noon participate in service activities to benefit our community from 10 am-4 pm Decorate bags for Corning Meals on Wheels and create cards for senior citizens and veterans Join us for Public Guided Tours of our galleries at 11 am and 1 pm. (Space is limited; you can inquire for a spot on the tour with the admissions desk) Plus, guests receive free museum admission on this day!!!
Dates: 
01/20/2025
9 am - 5 pm
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Location:

One Museum Way
Corning, NY, 14830
United States

Black & White Invitational

Enjoy a wide selection of black and white photography by select invited photographers, including: Bruno Chalifour, Bob Clemens, Kirsten Flass, Nicholas Jospe, Devin Mack, Mike Nyerges, and Patty Singer. The exhibit also includes Boris Keller In the Neuberger Gallery, Visiting Artist Tom Knauss, and Guest Photographers Salvatore LaDelia and Camera Rochester.
Dates: 
01/21/2025
01/22/2025
01/23/2025
Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 6 and Sunday 12 - 4
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Location:

722 University Ave.
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585.271.2540

Tree of Hope Foundation Night of Comedy

Tree of Hope Foundation’s mission is to help improve access to resources, education, training, counseling, and other therapeutic services for those individuals, families and communities who are recovering and healing from trauma-related distress. In doing so, the Foundation strives to address unmet community needs, help reduce the stigma around mental health and provide a better understanding of programs and resources available within our community. Special Show Ages 21 and Over
Dates: 
02/05/2025
7 pm
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Organization:

Comedy @ The Carlson

Location:

50 Carlson Road
Rochester, NY, 14610
United States

Phone:

(585) 500-9420

Eastman Museum Council presents the Valentine's Day Brunch & Film

Enjoy a delicious brunch and participate in a raffle to win prizes. Tour the annual Dutch Connection floral display in the historic mansion. Watch the classic film Moonstruck (Norman Jewison, 1987), a romantic comedy starring Cher, Nicholas Cage, and Olympia Dukakis. All proceeds benefit the George Eastman Museum.
Dates: 
02/09/2025
10 a.m.
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Organization:

George Eastman Museum

Location:

900 East Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

(585) 327-4800