Comedy extravaganza The Second City improvisation troupe is coming to St. John Fisher College for alumni weekend. Second City alumni include John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and Gilda Radner, who all went on to join the cast of “Saturday Night Live.” The ...

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Alumni artwork In conjunction with the art department’s 50th anniversary, SUNY Brockport is hosting an exhibit of alumni artwork. Even though art was a central focus of their time at Brockport, these alumni have gone down different career paths. Their ...

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Art detour Watch out, a Public Art Detour is coming to the Rochester Contemporary Arts Center at 137 East Ave. This public art installation from artist William Sellers is set up to encourage those passing by to take a moment to immerse ...

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Grounding Grapes The 22nd annual Purple Foot Festival stops by Casa Large Vineyards this weekend. Guests both young and old can stomp grapes in the centuries-old tradition of wine-making. There will also be a hayride offering rides around the vineyard, a sangria ...

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Celebrating survivors Come raise money for cancer research at the fifth annual Wilmot Warrior Walk on Sept. 10 at the Highland Park Bowl. In celebration of cancer survivors, there will be a 5K, 10K and a one-mile walk. At the ...

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Cubism redefined International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave., Pittsford, is unveiling an exhibition dedicated to a 20th century art movement. “Cubic Edge” features the works of artist and New York native Marilyn Sica. Sica is a mixed-media artist whose work ...

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Sunflower Spectacular Over 85,000 sunflower seeds were planted at Wickham Farms this spring, and they are now in full bloom. Sunflower Spectacular contributes to sustainable farming practices and helps Wickham Farms keep its soil healthy. As part of the Spread ...

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Art & Bubbly Arts at the Gardens will debut their newest event this weekend, a VIP Champagne Brunch. Located at the Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, patrons can indulge in tastings from Black Button while enjoying live music from ...

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Eight photos, one theme An array of works from 74 artists will be on display at the Image City Photography Gallery. The opening ceremony of “Portfolio Showcase 2017” will be on Aug. 11 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Each photographer submitted ...

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Carriage competition The Victorian era comes to life at the 46th annual Walnut Hill Farm Driving Competition next week. People of all ages compete in hundreds of competitions and are judged on turnout, reinsmanship, cross-country and obstacle driving. Visitors will ...

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“On the Edge” Artist Virginia Wood’s works will be showcased in an exhibit titled “On the Edge” at the International Art Acquisitions gallery. A primarily abstract artist, Wood also explores painting landscapes and horses. Although many of her works appear ...

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Brunch Queens The Memorial Art Gallery will host a Drag Brunch on July 23 at which local drag queens Wednesday Westwood, Samantha Vega and the recently crowned 2017 Miss Gay Rochester Veronica Lace will perform. Amid the glitz and glamour, ...

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