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Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert

Nov 3, 2026 • 5 min read
This Week: RPO Live, Crunchy Lab Opens, Brit-Roc Fest
The RPO plays John Williams' score live at Kodak Hall, plus a new fried chicken spot and the 8th annual British beer festival.
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Jason Davis

Rochester's $75M High Falls Park

Nov 10, 2026 • 5 min read
Golden Boy Preview, Rohrbach Beer Dinner, High Falls Gets $75M
Rochester's first Hi-Fi listening lounge is almost here, plus a four-course beer dinner and a massive state investment downtown.
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Jason Davis

Roc Holiday Village Opens

Nov 24, 2026 • 6 min read
Thanksgiving Races, Holiday Village, Shop Local Guide
Everything you need for Thanksgiving weekend: races, Black Friday local shopping, and the return of Roc Holiday Village.
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Jason Davis
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