AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Rochester New York. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:09:01 -0600 The Henrietta Public Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 for the Christmas holidays.   The library will... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/december-holiday-closings-at-henrietta-public-library-237851 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/december-holiday-closings-at-henrietta-public-library-237851 Schools and Libraries Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Before It’s Too Late: A Digital Game Preservation White Paper Published in the American Journal of Play. ROCHESTER, NY---Electronic games,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/before-it-s-too-late-a-digital-game-preservation-white-paper-published-in-the-237615 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/before-it-s-too-late-a-digital-game-preservation-white-paper-published-in-the-237615 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Need for Fantasy Play in Kindergarten Ignored by Policymakers According to Renowned Early Childhood Education Researcher Interviewed in American... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/need-for-fantasy-play-in-kindergarten-ignored-by-policymakers-237616 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/need-for-fantasy-play-in-kindergarten-ignored-by-policymakers-237616 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/rochester-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-rochester-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/rochester-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-rochester-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Debra McKinney, Marielle Murphy, and Rebecca Farley were named the winners of this year’s Friends of Eastman Opera voice competition, held Nov. 21... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/friends-of-eastman-opera-announce-winners-of-annual-voice-competition-237036 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/friends-of-eastman-opera-announce-winners-of-annual-voice-competition-237036 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 WHO:  Carol Ormond, Pam Goddard, Richard Sauvain calling, Notorious, Riverbend, Tim Ball & Tom Hodgeson playing WHAT:   Lots of Contra... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/jamming-at-the-rochester-thanksgiving-dance-festival-237038 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/jamming-at-the-rochester-thanksgiving-dance-festival-237038 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tis the season for holiday fun! Enjoy time with the family at the many December holiday events and special displays at Strong National Museum of... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/happy-holidays-december-weekends-and-displays-at-strong-national-museum-of-play-237128 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/happy-holidays-december-weekends-and-displays-at-strong-national-museum-of-play-237128 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Eastman Community Music School will hold its annual “Homecoming,” a tradition that began in 1998. “‘Homecoming’ has grown into a popular... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/students-parents-public-invited-to-eastman-community-music-school-s-annual-homecoming-236643 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/students-parents-public-invited-to-eastman-community-music-school-s-annual-homecoming-236643 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Get reacquainted with the greatest toys of all time in a new, lavishly-illustrated book, Classic Toys of the National Toy Hall of Fame, by Scott G.... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/classic-toys-of-the-national-toy-hall-of-fame-book-signing-at-pittsford-plaza-wegmans-236352 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/classic-toys-of-the-national-toy-hall-of-fame-book-signing-at-pittsford-plaza-wegmans-236352 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Hochstein Dance Department presents an evening of dance works studded with ballet classics on Friday, December 11 at 7:30 pm. Dance Chair... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/hochstein-dance-gala-236370 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/hochstein-dance-gala-236370 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Rochester, N.Y---Geva TheatreCenter continues its Plays in Progress series of new play readings in the Nextstage: Prince of Air by Jim Knable. When... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/what-s-next-geva-s-plays-in-progress-series-concludes-with-prince-of-air-by-jim-knable-236002 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/what-s-next-geva-s-plays-in-progress-series-concludes-with-prince-of-air-by-jim-knable-236002 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Violinist Leila Josefowicz, known for her technically precise and emotionally resonant performances of both traditional and contemporary works, will... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/kilbourn-concert-series-features-violin-virtuoso-leila-josefowicz-235666 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/kilbourn-concert-series-features-violin-virtuoso-leila-josefowicz-235666 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 This year, we will be closed the day after Thanksgiving and we also close early on Wednesday.  We’ve been handing out flyers to patrons and... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/hpl-thanksgiving-hours-235695 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/hpl-thanksgiving-hours-235695 Schools and Libraries Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ensemble will present concerts in Michigan and Chicago in December The Eastman Wind Ensemble will travel to Chicago next month to perform at the... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/eastman-wind-ensemble-invited-to-perform-at-prestigious-midwest-clinic-235534 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/eastman-wind-ensemble-invited-to-perform-at-prestigious-midwest-clinic-235534 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Some artists use paint. Others use bronze. But lawyer-turned-artist Nathan Sawaya builds whimsical, awe-inspiring masterpieces with plastic... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/strong-national-museum-opens-at-strong-national-museum-of-play-234633 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/strong-national-museum-opens-at-strong-national-museum-of-play-234633 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the Curb Your Car Week Fall 2009: The... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/curb-your-car-week-fall-2009-the-results-234371 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/curb-your-car-week-fall-2009-the-results-234371 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Legendary composer, conductor, trombonist, and teacher Bob Brookmeyer is coming to the Eastman School of Music for an 80th birthday celebration by... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/eastman-jazz-salutes-birthday-lifetime-achievements-of-bob-brookmeyer-233448 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/eastman-jazz-salutes-birthday-lifetime-achievements-of-bob-brookmeyer-233448 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Rochester, N.Y - Geva TheatreCenter continues its Plays in Progress series of new play readings on in the Nextstage: Walter Cronkite is Dead by Joe... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/geva-s-plays-in-progress-series-continues-with-walter-cronkite-is-dead-233366 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/geva-s-plays-in-progress-series-continues-with-walter-cronkite-is-dead-233366 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Don't forget to get your tickets for this terrific show! This weekend Mercury Opera Rochester will perform its first children's opera - The Three... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/the-three-little-pigs-233001 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/the-three-little-pigs-233001 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Eastman School of Music musicians will be setting the beat in Paris this month. Ten student percussionists and Professor Michael Burritt are... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/eastman-percussionists-play-paris-233145 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/eastman-percussionists-play-paris-233145 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A concert series spearheaded by Carol Rodland, associate professor of viola at the Eastman School of Music, will benefit the local food bank... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/eastman-musicians-join-with-others-to-benefit-foodlink-232537 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/eastman-musicians-join-with-others-to-benefit-foodlink-232537 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Annual event sponsored by Friends of Eastman Opera coincides with National Opera Week. The finals of the annual Friends of Eastman Opera Voice... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/future-stars-shine-in-voice-competition-at-eastman-school-231789 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/future-stars-shine-in-voice-competition-at-eastman-school-231789 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Three new toys have been entered into the hallowed halls of toydom on November 5, 2009 The Ball officially joins the Stick (among last year’s toy... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/ball-big-wheel-and-game-boy-enter-hall-231809 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/ball-big-wheel-and-game-boy-enter-hall-231809 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Twelve toys were in the final running—but only three of them will take their honored places in the hall Come and capture the fun!!! - And the... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/annual-toy-induction-ceremony-231335 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/rochester/news/annual-toy-induction-ceremony-231335 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600