The Beat

March 5–6, 2026 7:30pm with pre-concert chats 30 minutes prior

Rochester, N.Y. – Plunge into the sound and spectacle of Wonders of Water, a breathtaking multimedia experience beneath the dome of the Strasenburgh Planetarium. This stunning program dives into the essential element that connects us all: water. Through expansive music and immersive full-dome visuals, Rochester’s adventurous chamber ensemble, fivebyfive, explores water’s superpower, majesty and vulnerability in an era of environmental urgency.

Tickets Go on Sale Friday, Dec 19 at 10 AM

Rochester, N.Y. ( Dec. 16, 2025) — The 23rd Edition Rochester International Jazz Festival, in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, will welcome back GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti in a ticketed headliner concert on Wednesday, June 25, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The concert will mark Botti's sixth appearance at the Festival.

Rochester, N.Y. (Dec. 9, 2024) — Marc Iacona and John Nugent, producers of the Rochester International Jazz Festival in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, announced 13 additional artists who will join the festival’s signature Club Pass series at multiple venues.

Opening December 13

Rochester, NY (December 9, 2025) — The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites visitors to explore a selection of American still lifes spanning from the 1800s to the present in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Desire and Abundance: American Culture and the Still Life features works from MAG’s collection and will be on view December 13, 2025, through July 5, 2026, in the Forman Gallery.

Rochester, NY (December 5, 2025) — With the holiday season underway and school breaks just around the corner, the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites families, visitors, and art lovers to explore Frontiers of Impressionism: Paintings from the Worcester Art Museum. Now one month into its run and on view through March 1, 2026, the exhibition offers a bright, colorful, and inspiring escape—perfect for entertaining visiting relatives, making memories with kids, or adding a cultural experience to seasonal celebrations.

Canandaigua, New York (December 5, 2025) - We are thrilled to announce the opening of the 2025-26 winter season at Bristol Mountain, starting tomorrow, Saturday, December 6th! With the Comet Express Chairlift ready to whisk you up the slopes, we invite all advanced skiers to enjoy the thrill of three exhilarating trails: Ursa Major, Upper Rocket, and Lower Rocket. Our opening day will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering a full day of adventure and excitement.

Projects Completed Through Governor’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition

$18 Million Provided for Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Provides Comprehensive Upgrades to Modernize Airport Campus While Expanding Cultural and Community Spaces

$18 Million Provided for Ogdensburg International Airport Provides Modern Gateway to and from the North Country

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of two transformational airport projects in Rochester and Ogdensburg, supported by $36 million in state funding under the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition.

Rochester, NY (November 19, 2025) — This holiday season, the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites the Rochester community to celebrate the spirit of the season surrounded by art and creativity. From world-class exhibitions and family art-making workshops to shopping handcrafted local works in the museum store, MAG offers countless ways to make the holidays meaningful and memorable.

Corning, N.Y. — There’s a reason Corning, NY has been named one of “America's 30 Best Small Towns for Christmas” as well as one of the “55 Best Christmas Towns That You Need to Visit This Holiday Season” by Country Living Magazine. And why Readers Digest named Corning to its list of “16 Old-Fashioned Christmas Towns You Should Visit.”…

Rochester, NY (November 7, 2025) —The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites artists from across the country to apply for participation in the 2026 M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival. The annual two-day celebration will be held on August 29 and 30, 2026. For nearly 70 years, the M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has brought together over 300 artists and thousands of visitors on the grounds of MAG to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship.