Rochester, NY has more festivals than any other city! Instead of Flower City, should it be known as Festival City??? It seems there is always something going on in this City!
The Greentopia Festival, the inaugural celebration of the green movement now sweeping the globe, runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18 in Rochester’s historic High Falls District, Commercial Street and Brown’s Race. This “World’s Fair” of environmental inspiration will feature authors and guest speakers, displays, how-to workshops and cutting-edge films illustrating green ideas. There also will be family activities, art installations, entertainment, a recycled clothing fashion show, an alternative fuel vehicle exhibition and food. Admission is free. For details, go to greentopiafest.com.
The Artist Row Public Market Art Fair will showcase works by more than 180 regional artists and artisans. The seventh annual event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. Along with the juried art show will be live entertainment, food and refreshments, and an activity area for kids presented by the YMCA. Admission and parking are free. Call (585) 428-6907 or go to cityofrochester.gov/publicmarket for more information.
The Latino Film Festival, presented by the Puerto Rican Festival, will run from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. Highlights include two films for kids: Hansel and Gretel and Robinita Hood, from noon to 1 p.m.; admission is free. There will also be screenings of Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante at 2 p.m. (free with the purchase of an all-access pass for $26), From Mambo to Hip Hop at 3:30 p.m. for $8, New Children/New York at 5 p.m. for $8, and Yo Soy Boricua, Pa Que Tu Lo Sepas at 6:30 p.m. for $15. Social networking runs from 9 to 11 p.m. with a live performance by Trio Los Arpegios in the Little Café. An All Access Pass is available for $26. For more information, call (585) 258-0400 or (585) 234-7660, or go to prfestival.com/filmfest.html.
The Grown & Sexy Girls Night Out Cares will be held Sunday, Sept. 18 from 6-10 p.m. at The R.O.A.R. Club, 233 Mill Street, Rochester, to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The night's attractions include unique shopping opportunities, games, giveaways, food and cocktails. Fashions of local designer Rail Siro Ferreira will be showcased. Cost is $20. Call Traci Adedeji at (585) 905-8547 or go to grownandsexygirlsnightout.com for more information.
The Greentopia Festival, the inaugural celebration of the green movement now sweeping the globe, runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18 in Rochester’s historic High Falls District, Commercial Street and Brown’s Race. This “World’s Fair” of environmental inspiration will feature authors and guest speakers, displays, how-to workshops and cutting-edge films illustrating green ideas. There also will be family activities, art installations, entertainment, a recycled clothing fashion show, an alternative fuel vehicle exhibition and food. Admission is free. For details, go to greentopiafest.com.
The Artist Row Public Market Art Fair will showcase works by more than 180 regional artists and artisans. The seventh annual event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. Along with the juried art show will be live entertainment, food and refreshments, and an activity area for kids presented by the YMCA. Admission and parking are free. Call (585) 428-6907 or go to cityofrochester.gov/publicmarket for more information.
The Latino Film Festival, presented by the Puerto Rican Festival, will run from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. Highlights include two films for kids: Hansel and Gretel and Robinita Hood, from noon to 1 p.m.; admission is free. There will also be screenings of Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante at 2 p.m. (free with the purchase of an all-access pass for $26), From Mambo to Hip Hop at 3:30 p.m. for $8, New Children/New York at 5 p.m. for $8, and Yo Soy Boricua, Pa Que Tu Lo Sepas at 6:30 p.m. for $15. Social networking runs from 9 to 11 p.m. with a live performance by Trio Los Arpegios in the Little Café. An All Access Pass is available for $26. For more information, call (585) 258-0400 or (585) 234-7660, or go to prfestival.com/filmfest.html.
The Grown & Sexy Girls Night Out Cares will be held Sunday, Sept. 18 from 6-10 p.m. at The R.O.A.R. Club, 233 Mill Street, Rochester, to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The night's attractions include unique shopping opportunities, games, giveaways, food and cocktails. Fashions of local designer Rail Siro Ferreira will be showcased. Cost is $20. Call Traci Adedeji at (585) 905-8547 or go to grownandsexygirlsnightout.com for more information.
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