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Ad Hoc
Ad Hoc is an ensemble in which musicians collide, perform, and invite you to listen. Never in a concert hall. Always engaging. Find us on Facebook!
rebeccasmithorn@yahoo.com
214 Berkely Street, Apt. 14 Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 256-1293

Alice Mees Music Management
I promote and manage the career of Baritone Derrick Smith. I advise him on all aspects of the music industry, and I work closely with publicists, media, and other musicians.
alicej621@hotmail.com
22 Silverwood Circle #3, Annapolis, MD 21403
(410)263-3943

Amadeus Chorale
The Amadeus Chorale is Greater Rochester's longest-running choral organization for auditioned children and youth, ages 7 to 17. Four choirs, including the WolfGang for boys. Concerts are theme-based and include guest artists from many fields. Build a professional vocal portfolio with us!
www.theamadeuschorale.org
amadeuschorale@aol.com
620 Park Avenue #172
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 494-1795

Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café
Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café presents outstanding acoustic music accompanied by distinctive meals every Friday and Saturday evening in a gracious circa-1835 building in Angelica, NY's Park Circle National Historic District.
www.black-eyed-susan.com
info@black-eyed-susan.com
22 W. Main Street, PO Box 113, Angelica, NY 14709

BopArts, Inc
www.Boparts.org
tombop@rochester.rr.com
865 Whalen Road, Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 737-0137

Bop Shop Records
The Bop Shop is a unique independently owned Cd and vinyl record store in Rochester, New York. Specializing in a wide variety of music such as blues, jazz, soul, rockabilly, surf rock, doo-wop and American roots music. As well as American, Celtic and English folk music.
www.Bopshop.com
Bopmail@rochester.rr.com
274 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 271-3354

Brighton Symphony Orchestra
Serving the greater Rochester area since 1974. Interested in adding new musicians to the group. Strings are always needed, and other instruments are encouraged to contact BSO for possible positions.
www.brightonsymphony.org
brightonsymphonyorchestra@yahoo.com
220 Idlewood Road, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 248-0680, (585) 248-0680 fax

Chamber Music Rochester
Chamber Music Rochester is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing chamber music to the general community of Rochester.
www.chambermusicrochester.org
info@chambermusicrochester.org
P.O. Box 20715 Rochester, NY 14602
(585) 586-5690, (585) 244-3565 fax

Chinese Choral Society of Rochester
The Chinese Choral Society of Rochester (CCSR) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. The mission of the choral society is to promote the appreciation of Chinese culture and fellowship in the greater Rochester community through its annual concert performance.
www.ccsrmusic.com
youtikuo@earthlink.net
88 Foxbourne Road, Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 377-0063

Concentus Women's Chorus
A small women's singing ensemble dedicated to bringing a wide range of significant, special musical moments from early Rennaissance to modern compositions. We have performed world premiers of music never heard before and favorites that entertain and enliven.
www.concentus.org
ggassler@rochester.rr.com

Cordancia
Founded by Pia Liptak, violin, and Kathleen Suher, oboe (corda = string and ancia = reed), Cordancia is a classical music ensemble which performs works for small orchestra and chamber music.
www.cordancia.org

Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester
An internationally renowned post secondary music school, presenting over 700 public concerts annually. Its newly named Eastman Community School provides musical instruction at all levels for children and adults.
www.rochester.edu/Eastman
26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 274-1100 Musicline (24-hour concert information)
(585) 274-1000 Community Music School
(585) 274-1088 fax

Fiddlers of the Genesee
Is a nonprofit club dedicated to bringing people together to keep alive the "Old Time" music of upstate New York, and specifically of the Genesee Valley through participation. Open jam sessions are held every Friday night, usually in Fairport. Please visit our website for more information, or call our FOG Fone for latest updates.
www.fiddlersofthegenesee.org
P.O. Box 23792, Rochester, NY 14692
(585) 234-3582 FOG Fone, (585) 657-6307

Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Inc. (FLCMF)
The FLCMF provides summer chamber music concerts, school and camp performances, and student workshops in the Finger Lakes Region. Richard Auldon Clark, artistic director for both the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra (MCO) and the FLCMF, selects the musicians from the MCO to perform for each FLCMF event.
www.FingerLakes-Music.org
sireag@hotmail.com
P.O. Box 605, Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-0383

Finger Lakes Choral Festival
The Finger Lakes Choral Festival brings together singers each summer from over 50 Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes communities to perform major works for chorus and orchestra. It has performed with the Rochester Philharmonic and Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra.
http://www.fingerlakeschoral.org
fingerlakeschoral@earthlink.net
6841 Gillis Road, Victor, NY 14564
(585) 742-8092

Flower City Jazz Society, Inc.

Genesee Valley Orchestra & Chorus
Performs choral and orchestral music --classical and contemporary. GVOC's purpose is appreciation and performance of great music and friendship among members.
www.gvoc.org
Post Office Box 177, Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 223-9006, (585) 223-9006 fax (call first)

Gibbs & Main
Gibbs & Main's mission is to perform Classical, Latin, Pop, and New Music with equally high levels of artistic excellence. Gibbs & Main performs in traditional venues, and in venues which make music more accessible to all members of the Rochester community (schools, churches, parks, etc.)
www.gibbsandmain.com
karine@gibbsandmain.com
102 Riverferry Way, Rochester, NY 14608
(585)314-8716

Golden Link Folksinging Society
Encouraging folk music for over three decades, Golden Link offers free weekly singarounds, concerts of touring and local folk musicians, a monthly newsletter and calendar, the annual weekend Turtle Hill Folk Festival, a lending library of books and recordings, workshops, and a referral service for engaging folk music performers and instructors, and more.
www.goldenlink.org
wgamble.me65@gtalumni.org
P.O. Box 92398, Rochester, NY 14692
(585) 234-5044

Greater Rochester Choral Consortium
www.choral-rochester.org

Greece Performing Arts Society, Inc.
Founded 30+ years ago to bring musical entertainment to the community. GPAS sponsors 5 musical groups: The Greece Choral Society, The Greece Symphony, The Greece Concert Band, The Greece Community Orchestra, The Greece Jazz Band,The Greece Summer Theater. GPAS also sponsors the Young Artists Competition for Greece residents of high school age.
www.greeceperformingarts.org
P.O. Box 26643, Greece, NY 14626
(585) 234-5636

The Gregory Kunde Chorale
Comprised of adult singers from the Rochester area who share a love of music and the desire to bring chamber music performance to the community. Under conductor Gregory Kunde, the group has made a commitment to continue as Rochester's premier chamber choir, exploring a variety of music while focusing on the beauty and intimacy of chamber style music.
www.gregorykundechorale.org
bestafesta@aol.com
P.O. Box 51, Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 377-7568, (585) 377-1691 fax

Heartland Concerts
The finest in local, regional and national Folk and Acoustic music in the Rochester, NY area.
www.HeartlandConcerts.org
20 Winbourne Road, Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-3103

Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Since 1920, Hochstein has served as Rochester's Community School of the Arts, providing excellent instruction in music and dance to anyone in the Greater Rochester area, regardless of background, level of skill or financial means. Enjoy many free-to-the-public concerts and recitals in Hochstein's elegantly restored Performance Hall.
www.hochstein.org
music@hochstein.org
50 North Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 454-4596, (585) 454-4393 fax

Honeoye Falls Community Concert Band
Directed by Lindsey J. Borden since its inception in 1988, this sixty person ensemble brings the spirit of the seasons, the holidays and the good times through a repertoire of celebrated marches, musical show tunes, film themes and contemporary compositions.
www.hfccb.org
wkrause@fmateam.com
20 Monroe Street, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
(585)624-3196, (585)385-0996 fax

Irish Musician's Association
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
Branch of international group that promotes Irish music, dance, and language through informal jam sessions, dance instructions, ceili dance, and formal concerts.
www.IrishRochester.org

The Irondequoit Chorale
The Chorale is made up of approximately 70 singers who, with a talented conductor and accompanist, prepare and perform at least 3 major concerts per season. Music ranges from light classical to Broadway show tunes.
jorgic@frontiernet.net
21 Wicklow Drive, Rochester, NY 14617

The Irondequoit Concert Band
The sixty-five member Irondequoit Concert Band performs free concerts
throughout the year. Selections include holiday, patriotic, show tunes,
marches, and concert band standards, old and new.
www.IrondequoitBand.org
106 Leland Road, Rochester, NY 14617

Lyric Academy of Music
www.lyricacademyofmusic.com
(585)924-7259

The Lyric Chorale
Directed by Chrisanne Yule, The Lyric Chorale is a 40-voice community chorus of experienced singers dedicated to the art of choral and ensemble singing.
lyricchorale@aol.com
1117 Burlington Road, Victor, NY 14564
(585) 742-3824

Madrigalia
Well known for its core repertiore of sixteenth and seventeenth century madrigals and motets, the choir also explores secular and sacred choral literature through the twenty-first century.
www.madrigalia.org
info@madrigalia.org
P.O. Box 92068, Rochester, NY 14692
(585) 234-4283

Mercury Opera Rochester
The only professional opera company in Western, NY, the mission of Mercury Opera Rochester is to produce professional opera of the highest artistic quality and educate and cultivate future audiences for opera. The company produces three or four full opera productions per season in addition to an extensive education program for both adults and school-age students.
www.mercuryoperarochester.org
kkessler@rochester.rr.com
26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 473-6567, (585) 506-9114 fax (call first)

Music at Saint Anne
Inspired by Saint Anne Church's long-standing tradition of supporting the musical arts, this concert series presents an attractive array of performers to the parish and to the larger Rochester community.
www.saintannechurch.org
saintannechurchmusic@yahoo.com
1600 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 271-3260 ext. 103, (585) 271-7160 fax

Musica Spei, Inc.
Chamber choral ensemble, formed in 1995, specializing in Gregorian chant and rarely-performed ancient, medieval and Renaissance sacred choral masterpieces from Western and Eastern European and occasionally Slavic countries. Performs without a conductor in venues throughout the Greater Rochester, Buffalo and Canandaigua regions. Holds weekly Summer Renaissance Sings for the community.
www.musicaspei.org
questions@musicaspei.org
4280 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 248-0554, (585) 248-0554 fax

Nazareth College, Department of Music
www.naz.edu/music

Northfield Music Studios Inc.
www.northfieldmusicstudios.com
nguitars@aol.com
50 State Street, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585)586-4662, (585)586-3480 fax

Pegasus Early Music
A concert series for medieval, renaissance, and baroque music. Concerts are held in unique smaller venues around Rochester, to encourage the dynamic rapport between our internationally-known performers and our audiences.
www.PegasusEarlyMusic.org
info@PegasusEarlyMusic.org
211 Cobbs Hill Drive, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 703-3990

Penfield Symphony Orchestra
Brings enjoyment and appreciation of fine music to the residents of enfield and the Greater Rochester area. Provides high performance standards.
www.penfieldsymphony.org
office@penfieldsymphony.org
1587 Jackson Road, Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 872-0774, (585) 877-7708 fax

Perinton Concert Band, Inc.
Provides high quality musical entertainment and educational opportunities to the local community and provides its members with an opportunity to perform and enjoy a rich musical experience.
www.perintonconcertband.org
P.O. Box 33, Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 234-2585

Publick Musick, The
The Publick Musick is a chamber ensemble providing Rochester and surroundings with exciting and accessible period-instrument performances featuring world-class instrumentalists and vocalists. The main focus is on repertoire from 1600-1900
www.publickmusick.org
bgidhom@yahoo.com
276 Mount Vernon Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 244-5835

Rochester Boys Choir
The Rochester Boys Choir is an independent and community-based choir for boys with unchanged voices grades 2 and up.
www.rochesterboyschoir.org
28 Cranston Road, Rochester, NY 14534
(585)381-9228

Rochester Chamber Orchestra, Inc.
Organized in 1964, the RCO performs an outstanding repertory of music from seventeenth century to the present.
www.roch.com/rco
950 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-6711

Rochester Chorus of Sweet Adelines International
A women's a cappella performing chorus who sings a variety of popular music in 4-part harmony and is dedicated to ongoing musical education of our members. We welcome women singers of all ages and performance requests of all kinds.
www.rochesterchorus.saregion16.com
rocharmony@yahoo.com
(585) 259-3094

Rochester Flute Association
Organization of flutists, teachers and flute enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the enjoyment and appreciation of the flute, facilitating an exchange of ideas, and promoting musical excellence.
rfaonline.org
info@rfaonline.org
P.O. Box 10173, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 234-4RFA

Rochester Gay Men's Chorus
Founded in 1982 and under the baton of Music Director Nick Williams, the non-uditioned Rochester Gay Men's Chorus meets Thursday evening from 7:00 - 9:30 PM on the second floor of Dowtown United Presbyterian Church. The vision statement for the Chours reads," The Rochester Gay Men's Chorus, by nurturing pride in and acceptance of the diversity of our communities, creates social change through excellence in the choral arts."
www.thergmc.org
rgmc@thergmc.org
121 N. Fitzhugh Street, Suite 325, Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 423-0650, (585) 423-0267 fax

Rochester Indie Fest
Rochester Indie Fest is an independent music festival that will take place in downtown Rochester on September 16-19, 2010. The event celebrates creativity and innovation in Rochester by offering local musicians and other artists a venue to try out new projects and ideas.
www.rochesterindiefest.com
jreed@rochesterindiefest.com
49 Pearl Street, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 284-9976

Rochester Guitar Club,The
The Rochester Guitar Club provides a social nexus for local guitar enthusiasts to meet regularly, hear and play songs, and explore the many aspects of the guitar and its music.
www.rochesterguitarclub.com

Rochester International Jazz Festival LLC
RIJF is an organization committed to presenting the highest quality of jazz in its many genres each June to the community of Greater Rochester. The Festival contributes annually to the growth of jazz education via its scholarships program at the Eastman School.
www.rochesterjazz.com
info@rochesterjazz.com
14 Franklin Street, Suite 808
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 454-2060, (585) 454-2061 fax

Rochester Music Coaltion
The Rochester Music Coalition is a volunteer initiative that functions under the on-profit umbrella of the Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester and was set up to create a thriving, profitable music community in Rochester, New York. The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester is the fiscal sponsor for the Rochester Music Coalition.
www.rochestermusiccoalition.org
info@rochestermusiccoalition.org
P.O. Box 26378, Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 235-8412

Rochester Music Hall of Fame
www.rochestermusic.org

Rochester Oratorio Society
Founded in 1945, the Rochester Oratorio Society (ROS), one of the leading performance arts institutions in upstate New York, is dedicated to bringing the best in classical choral music to Rochester and the surrounding area. Yearly performances include a regular subscription series as well as special summer and holiday engagements.
www.rossings.org
1050 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-2234, (585) 473-4704 fax

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Under the leadership of Music Director Christopher Seaman, Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, and Principal Conductor for Education and Outreach Michael Butterman, the RPO performs annually for nearly 350,000 people. The Orchestra serves the community with a wide range of musical offerings, including classical, popular, family and education programs.
www.rpo.org
comments@rpo.org
108 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 454-7311 Administration, (585) 454-2100 Box Office

Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
The Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra comprised of the most advanced middle and high school musicians in the greater Rochester area and is sponsored by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
www.rpyo.org
info@rpyo.org
108 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14604
(585)454-7311 ext 224 (585)423-2256 fax

Rochester Piano Teachers Guild
Promotes high teaching standards and cooperation among piano teachers. Supports widespread interest in the piano, offers scholarships, and gives students many opportunities to perform.
www.rochesterpianoteachers.org
Contact: Kathy Whitlock
dkwhit76@hotmail.com
(585) 265-9849

Rochester Rhapsody
Rochester Rhapsody is a women's barbershop organization designed to foster barbershop music and dedicated to presenting this art by singing in public and performances.
www.rochesterrhapsody.com

Rochester Theater Organ Society, Inc.
RTOS maintains two theatre pipe organs in Rochester, notably the famous 4-manual 1928 Wurlitzer from the RKO Palace Theatre, now installed in the Auditorium Theatre. RTOS presents 9 concerts annually at the auditorium, as well as sponsoring educational events.
www.theatreorgans.com/rochestr/
PO Box 17114, Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 544-6595

Rochester Women's Community Chorus
Rochester Women's Community Chorus is a 40 member plus non-auditioned chorus. The organization strives to entertain, enlighten, and educate through its performances. Rochester Women's Community Chours welcomes people with diverse lifestyles and backgrounds.
www.therwcc.org
chorus@therwcc.org
121 N. Fitzhugh Street, c/o Downtown United Presbyterian Church
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 234-4441

Smugtown Stompers
Since 1958, the Smugtown Stampers have been preserving the heritage of early jazz. The band performs blues, ragtime, dixieland and pop tunes from the 1890-30 period.
www.smugtownstompers.com
smugtown2004@msn.com
41 Parkridge Drive, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 381-7603

Traveling Cabaret of Irondequoit
Song, dance & comedy musical revue troupe that performs year-round for public and private events, raising money for student scholarships and charities in-return for Broadway, movie and pop entertainment
www.irondequoit.org [click 'Community', search 'Traveling Cabaret'] ravcab@rochester.rr.com
20 Onyx Drive, Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 234-6677

University of Rochester Choral Program
The choirs at the University of Rochester continue a tradition that stretches back over 130 years. A series of several free concerts each year in the Henry Alvah Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester River Campus.
www.rochester.edu/College/MUR/ensembles
jhsn@mail.rochester.edu
206 Todd Union, box 270052 Rochester, NY 14627
(585)275-2828 (585)273-5337 fax

University of Rochester Orchestras
The University of Rochester Orchestras continue a tradition of joyful performances of symphonic masterworks. A series of several free concerts each year in the Henry Alvah Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester Campus.
www.rochester.edu/College/MUR/ensembles
jhsn@mail.rochester.edu
206 Todd Union, Box 270052, Rochester, NY 14627
(585)275-2828, (585)273-5337 fax

Voices
Voices is a professional chamber ensemble of some of the Rochester area's finest vocal musicians, specializing in vocal ensemble music of the highest caliber.
wweinert@esm.rochester.edu
1210 Severn Ridge Road, Webster, NY 14580
(585)872-4267

Vox Lumine
Vox Lumine(Voices of Light) is a choral ensemble that engages audiences in transformative musical experiences through world-class choral performances and cordings. With thankful hearts, we commit to the development of tomorrow's musicians and the commissioning of new vocal music.
www.voxlumine.org
djohson@voxlumine.org
7759 Centerville Road, Fillmore, NY 14744
(585)567-2346

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Theater

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

AKWAABA: The Heritage Association, Inc.
AKWAABA brings Underground Railroad stories, personalities, events, and sites to life through tours and onsite presentations which challenge the senses. Let AKWAABA’s reenactors introduce you to Rochester’s abolitionists. Presentations and tours are customized to meet the needs of tourists, residents, students, scholars and other groups.
www.akwaabatours.org
info@akwaabatours.org
181 Royleston Rd. Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-5192, (585) 288-3681 fax

A Magical Journey Thru Stages
"Stages" is Rochester's only musical revue ensemble which produces and performs their show as a fundraising event in conjunction with not-for-profit organizations to benefit their specific cause. Nurturing and supporting regionally talented performers in the field of theater arts further enhances this purpose...
www.mjtstages.org
casey@mjtstages.com
875 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 935-7173

Blackfriars Theatre
Now celebrating over 60 years entertaining and hallenging audiences, Blackfriars presents a five show season of plays and musicals in their own beautifully restored theatre in the vibrant East End. Renowned for their elaborate production values and commitment to the challenging contemporary musicals and imaginative revivals of the classics.
www.blackfriars.org
blackfriarsmedia@rochester.rr.com
795 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 454-1260 box office

Creaking Door Productions LLC
3462 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, NY 14534

Everyone's Theatre Company, Inc
We strive to bring non-traditional theatre to all ages of the Rochester area community.
www.everyonestheatre.com

Gatesinger Theatre Company
The Gatesinger Theatre Company provides opportunities for children and adults to experience all aspects of live theatre productions. We feature a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta and a YouTHeatre production annually, as well as other theatre productions throughout the year.
www.gateshall.com
bgorski1@verizon.net
P.O. Box 95 Pultneyville, NY 14538
(315) 589-3326

Geva Theatre Center
Rochester's leading professional theatre and the most attended regional theatre in New York State. With everything from classics to World Premieres on the Mainstage and The Nextstage, and Big Theatre for Little People's orginal theatre for young audiences and Geva Comedy Improv, Geva has something for everyone!
www.gevatheatre.org
gevatalk@gevatheatre.org
75 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 232-1366, (585) 232-4031 fax

Irondequoit Theatre Guild
A not-for-profit organization founded in 1976 to provide quality theatre and performance opportunities to our community. We provide annual scholarships to high school seniors.
www.irondequoittheatreguild.org
P.O. Box 67052 Rochester, NY 14617-7052
(585)234-4349

JCC Feinbloom Center for the Arts
JCC Feinbloom Center for the Arts incorporate all the Arts programming at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester including JCC Center Stage, Summer Stage, the Jewish Book Festival, the Jewish Film Festival and Jewish Arts Month.
www.jccrochester.org
1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 461-2000 236, (585) 461-0805 fax

Maplewood Performing Arts Centre
Maplewood Performing Arts Centre (MPAC) is the umbrella organization in Rochester, NY providing a number of products from a African American Repertory Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed to Readers' Theatre and Theatre Incubation.
www.mpactoday.com
info@mpactoday.com

Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
Located in Auburn, NY, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse Musical and Youth Theatre is dedicated to enriching through the arts, the lives of all residents of the state of New York.
www.merry-go-round.com
info@merry-go-round.com
Emerson Park, Route 38A, Auburn, NY 13021
(315)255-1785, (315)252-3815 fax

Off-Monroe Players
Rochester's Gilbert and Sullivan Company. Recently celebrating their 30th Anniversary, Off-Monroe Players twice a year bring to life - at no charge to the public - the topsy-turvy world of Gilbert and Sullivan, including The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore and many more!
www.off-monroeplayers.org
P.O. Box 18722, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 234-0500

Outer Loop Theatre Experience
The Outer Loop Theatre Experience is a Rochester-based collaboration, driven by the challenge of enriching the Western New York region with fresh, inspiring and transformative theatrical experiences, while encouraging and developing the work of contemporary playwrights and other artists. We strive to discover stories that resonate with us and our audience, and we look for unique and engaging ways in which to tell them.
www.outerlooptheatre.org
michael.herman@mac.com
87 Commodore Pkwy., Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 732-4709

Out of Pocket Productions
Out of Pocket Productions mission is to use theatre to raise awareness and funds for non-profit organizations by producing high quality shows and giving actors and theatre-goers a way to give back to their community. Perform at "The Space" 1115 E. Main Street, Hungerford Building, Suite 248, Rochester, NY 14609
outofpocketproductions@yahoo.com

Pittsford Musicals, Inc.
Pittsford Musicals is dedicated to providing opportunities for adults to participate in community theater, provide entertainment to the community and award scholarships to high school students wishing to study theater/creative arts.
www.pittsfordmusicals.org
mail@pittsfordmusicals.org
P.O. Box 362, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 586-1500

PUSH Physical Theatre
Gravity defying PUSH Physical Theatre has been called a cross between fine art sculpture and hit movie 'The Matrix'. They are a national company that has appeared on PBS and National Public Radio as advocates for art in education. Experiencing PUSH is encountering art unbound. Living breathing, moving sculptures sculpt the space arount them, creating their environment from the air. Impeccably balanced interactions, unfold one detail at a time.
www.pushtheatre.org
chitchat@pushtheatre.org
153 Hemingway Drive, Rochester, NY 14620-3313 (585) 385-2870

Rochester Association of Performing Arts
Upstate New York's oldest and largest professional performing arts schools, since 1978, trains children and adults in Dance, Theater, Voice and Piano for a career or personal enjoyment. A season of plays and musicals are performed in our 170 seat Playhouse.
www.rapaonline.com
727 E. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-3366, (585) 217-9118 fax

Rochester Broadway Theatre League
Dedicated to bringing the best in performing arts to the Rochester area, and providing educational programs for audiences, through touring Broadway shows, opera productions and popular music artists.
www.rbtl.org
885 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-7760, (585) 325-6742 fax

Rochester Children's Theatre
Rochester Children's Theatre, now in residence at Nazareth College Arts Center, produces six children's plays per season, presented at Nazareth College Arts Center and touring in schools and Arts Centers around the state.
www.rochesterchildrenstheatre.org
rct1@frontiernet.net
4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 385-0510, (585) 389-2182

Rochester Community Players, Inc.
Rochester's oldest community theater, RCP operates the Irish Players and the Shakespeare Players.
www.rochestercommunityplayers.org
1110 Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 234-7840, (585) 256-6462 fax

TheatreROCS
TheatreROCS is an alliance of over two dozen theatre arts companies supported by an excess of 250,000 arts patrons in and around Rochester. TheatreROCS is dedicated to unifying the vast and varied theatre companies of the Rochester area, in order to build our audience, increase awareness of theatre offerings and provide a central source for theatre news and information.
www.theatrerocs.org

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Dance A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Borinquen Dance Theatre
Borinquen Dance Theatre sponsors performances, promotes instruction, commissions works, facilitates the exchange of ideas among dancers, teachers, and dance enthusiasts, and heightens awareness and value of the Puerto Rican culture.
www.borinquendance.org
npr@rochester.rr.com
P.O. Box 10493, Rochester, NY 14610-0493
(585)787-0087

BioDance
Biodance, a contemporary dance company dedicated to creation and performance of innovative choreography and arts education, often explores human interaction and the environment through collaboration with multi-media artists and dancers.
www.biodance.org
biodance@frontiernet.net
42 Mill Valley Road, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585)383-1823, (585)383-1823 fax

Country Dancers of Rochester
Organizes regular and participatory Contra and English Country Dances with live music, open to all. Dances are smoke and alcohol free and newcomers are always welcome.
www.CDRochester.org
questions@CDRochester.org

Dance Rochester!
Dance Rochester! is a non-profit organization of individuals and organizations committed to advocating public support and interest in dance and to encouraging the professional development of dance.
www.dancerochester.com
paf22@netzero.net
1046 Heritage Park Drive, Webster, NY 14580
(585) 787-2222
(585) 787-2221

Daystar Dance - Drama of Indian America
The mission of the Daystar Company is to encourage and train Native Americans in the performing arts, and to teach others to approach respectfully, the dance, music, and culture of Indian America.
www.daystardance.com
daystardance@gmail.com
1473-6 Stowell Drive, Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 621-2813, (585) 723-9526 fax

Elizabeth Clark Dance Ensemble
Professional choreography in schools, Community classes include Ballet and Modern for children, teens, and adults, Body/Mind Balance, Jazz, Wellness, and Ideokinesis. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Classes: First Baptist Church, 1862 Penfield Rd; and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: St. Thomas' Episcopal, 2000 Highland Avenue, Rochester. 2006 NYS Dance Education Association for meritorious service in dance education for children in Western New York.
Mailing address: 987 East Avenue, #7, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 442-5988

Flower City Ballet
To educate and promote classical ballet in the schools and community, also to show the community our list of ballets.
www.FlowerCityBallet.com
FlowerCityBallet@hotmail.com
250 Cumberland Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-2114, (585) 697-5078 fax

FuturPointe Dance
www.FuturPointeDance.org

Geomantics Dance Theater: A Contemporary Dance Company
Geomantics Dance-Theater, directed by Richard Haisma, is a new contemporary dance company in Rochester, NY. "Geomantics" means "divination by means of the earth" and the choreography explores the earth, breath, visceral motion, the nature of laughter and the need for communal ceremonies. The distinction of the company lies in the mind-body connectivity of the choreography and dancing.
rlhaisma@frontiernet.net

Kinections
Kinections uses dance and music in the service of the "3 Cs" -- Clinical needs such as eating disorders and mood disorders, Courses to train student and practicing dance/movement therapists, and Creativity, dissolving blocks and unleashing innovation.
www.kinections.com
kinectionsinfo@kinections.com
@ Imagine Square, 718 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-5050 (585) 473-5958 fax

Park Avenue Dance Company
Under the direction of Christine Fendley, the professional company has appeared at Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, RochesterInk's Poetry Fusion Festival at St. John Fisher College, the Rochester Contemporary Dance Series, and self-produces the RO(chester)TO(ronto) Dance Series. The company offers a variety of classes and workshops for children through adults and programs for schools.
www.parkavenuedancecompany.org
15 Vick Park B, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 461-2766

Pointes of Faith Dancers, Inc.
A professional Christian ballet & modern dance company who performs for communities throughout New York State, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and elsewhere. The artistic director, Rachael Platt (BPS in dance performance), choreographs using Biblical story lines and/or Biblical themes to show what Christ can do and has done in us and in others.
http://pointesoffaithdancers.org
55 William Street, Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-6180

Present Tense Dance
Present Tense Dance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of the Present Tense Dance Company and modern dance appreciation. PTD offers concerts and workshops for the greater Rochester area throughout the year.
annehw@rochester.rr.com
570 Linden St. Rochester, NY 14620
(585)461-8389

Rochester City Ballet
Founded in 1987, remains an educational, not for profit corporation. RCB presents a full season of quality dance to diverse audiences and helps keep the arts alive by presenting performances to educate and entertain the general public at community events and special RCB performances.
www.rochestercityballet.org
1326 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 461-5850, (585) 473-8847 fax

Rochester Contemporary Dance Collective
www.rochestercdc.org
ehallmark@mac.com

Rochester Swing Dance Network
A community organization promoting Swing dancing and Cajun/Zydeco dancing. RSDN sponsors classes, workshops, and monthly live music dances, with an introductory dance lesson. Dances are informal and fun - you don't need to come with a partner - beginners and all ages are welcome!
www.rochesterswingdance.com
ebrill@frontiernet.net
17 Ericsson St, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 244-2815, (585) 271-7757 fax

Studio 19 Dance Company
Provides a quality dance education for students of all ages and ability levels.
www.studio19dancecompany.com
studio19@frontiernet.net
3035 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 426-7420

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Museums & Galleries

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Artisan Works
Artisan Works is a not for profit self funding 50,000 Sq. ft. event space where proceeds from functions help fund Older Adult Enrichment Programs in your community.
www.artisanworks.net
BenzVictoria@gmail.com
565 Blossom Road, Suite L, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 288-7170, (585) 288-7186 fax

Bevier Gallery at RIT
Annually showcases the work of regional and national artists, photographers and designers. In addition, two faculty shows, three graduate shows and a student honors show highlight the talents of those in RIT's School of Art, School of Design, School for American Crafts, and School of Photographic Arts and Sciences.
James E. Booth Building, 73 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 475-2646

Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society
1822 Lighthouse and Museum open Saturday and Sunday, May 7th to Nov. 1st, 1-5 pm. Special tours by appointment. Free, donations appreciated.
www.geneseelighthouse.org
info@geneseelighthouse.org
70 Lighthouse Street, Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 621-6179

The Corning Museum of Glass
The Corning Museum of Glass offers unique opportunities to explore glass: Live hot glassmaking demonstrations, make-your-own glass workshops, hands-on glass technology exhibits, and the world's largest collection of glass art.
www.cmog.org
info@cmog.org
One Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830
607) 937-5371, (607) 974-8310 fax

Creative Wellness Coalition's LLC Gallery
The Creative Wellness Coalition's LLC Gallery showcases the creative work of artists who have faced mental health issues at some time in their lives.
www.mhcrochester.org
vweider@mharochester.org
320 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 325-3145 ext. 119, (585) 325-3188 fax

Donald F. and Maxine B. Davison Gallery, The
The Davison Gallery operates as a resource and cultural center within the Division of Visual Art's program. The gallery curates seven exhibitions annually of local and international artists and alumni that explore various mediums, which encourage students' engagement with original works of art while fostering dialogue in and out of the classroom. Gallery colloquies accompany all exhibitions that are free and open to the public.
www.roberts.edu/DavisonGallery/
Page_Kathrine@roberts.edu
2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 594-6442, (585) 594-6118 fax

Gallery r
Features student work from the College of Imaging Arts & Sciences, R.I.T.
www.rit.edu/~galleryr
www.rit.edu/artoncampus
775 Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 242-9470

Genesee Country Village & Museum
Largest living history museum in NY. Features 68 historic structures peopled by costumed interpreters recreating crafts and activities from blacksmithing, to baseball, cooking to quilting. Extensive events calendar from Civil War re-enactment to holiday traditions. Gallery of Wildlife & Sporting Art, Nature Center.
www.geneseecountryvillage.org
info@gcv.org
1410 Flint Hill Road, P.O. Box 310, Mumford, NY 14511
(585) 538-6822, (585) 538-2887 fax

George Eastman House
Located on historic East Avenue in Rochester, the 12.5 acre museum site was the urban estate of George Eastman (1854-1932), founder of Eastman Kodak Company. International Museum of Photography and Film, national historic landmark.
www.eastmanhouse.org
TBannon@geh.org
900 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 271-3361, (585)271-3970 fax

Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum
The Granger Homestead is a distinguished 1816 Federal house on Canandaigua's North Main Street. The Homestead and the Carriage Museum are open for tours during the summer season and for private rentals and special events year-round.
grangerhomestead.org
grangercarriages@aol.com
295 N. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585)394-1472, (585)394-6958 fax

Image City Photography Gallery Inc.
A photography gallery devoted strictly to photography, showing 6 members images and the work of guest photographers in and outside the area. Founded and named because Rochester is the image city of the world.
www.ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com
info@imagecityphotographygallery.com
722 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585)271-2540

Landmark Society of Western New York, The
Preserves, interprets, and fosters interest in the architectural, historical, and cultural heritage of our region. House museums, tours. www.landmarksociety.org
mail@landmarksociety.org
133 South Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14608-2204
(585) 546-7029, (585) 546-4788 fax

Lumiere Photo and Spectrum Gallery
www.lumierephoto.com
dmurray@lumierephoto.com
100 College Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 461-4447

Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester
The Memorial Art Gallery houses 10,000 works of art spanning 50 centuries. Also: traveling exhibitions, library, restaurant and gift shop.
mag.rochester.edu
maginfo@mag.rochester.edu
500 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607-1415
(585) 473-7720, (585) 473-6266 fax

Mercer Gallery at Monroe Community College
The Visual and Performing Arts Department offers courses of study in Advertising and Commercial Illustration, Communication Arts, Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Interior Design, Music, Photography, Theatre, Sculpture, Painting, Radio and Television.
www.monroecc.edu
crogalski@monroecc.edu
1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 292-2009, (585) 427-2749 fax

Elena Mora Art Salon
Elena Mora Art Salon will be a fine arts gallery opening in July 2012 at EastView Mall. Our goal is to merge the essence of a traditional gallery within a commercial space.
www.emasgallery.com
emasteam@emasgallery.com
P.O. Box 10705, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 230-6584

NTID Dyer Arts Center at NTID, RIT
Several gallery spaces showcase fine and applied arts, imaging, and crafts in a 7,000 square foot venue completed in 2001. Each year work by Deaf artists is featured in several exhibits. Expanding permanent collection is displayed periodically.
www.rit.edu/NTID/DyerArts
rkb6548@rit.edu
Lyndon Baines Johnson Building, 52 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 475-6855, (585) 475-7410 fax

New York Museum of Transportation
Museum honors area transportation heritage through collection of antique trolleys, vehicles, artifacts, photo exhibits, extensive library/archive. Trolley and track car rides, model railroad, special events. All year, Sundays only. Groups by appointment.
www.nymtmuseum.org
info@nymtmuseum.org
6393 E. River Rd. , P.O. Box 136, W Henrietta, NY 14586
(585) 533-1113

Oriental Rug Mart
Oriental Rug Mart is a full service Oriental and area rug dealer. In addition to carrying an extensive selection, we offer in-house cleaning and repair services and custom-cut padding.
www.orientalrugmart.com
sales@orientalrugmart.com
12 Cobblestone Court Drive, Victor, NY 14564

Renaissance Art Gallery
Located in the historic HH Warner Building in the trendy St. Paul Quarter, the Renaissance Art Gallery features Rochester's finest artists with original watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, photography, original prints, glass & ceramics.
www.Rochesterrenaissanceartgallery.com
revariley@yahoo.com
74 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 423-8235, (585) 423-9818 fax

Rochester Contemporary Art Center
On-going exhibitions of regional, national and international artists, as well as lectures, film screenings, satellite exhibitions, and workshops.
Normal Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
General Admission: Non-Members: $1 / Members: Free
www.rochestercontemporary.org
info@rochestercontemporary.org
137 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 461-2222, (585) 461-2223 fax

Rochester Medical Museum and Archives
An organization dedicated to the preservation, and dissemination of information on the history of Rochester General Hospital and its affiliates, and nursing history.
www.viaHealth.org/archives
phil.maples@viahealth.org
333 Humboldt Street, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 922-1851, (585) 922-0018 fax

Rochester Museum & Science Center
Visitors celebrate and discover Rochester as they explore science and technology, the natural environment and our region's cultural heritage. The RMSC offers interactive exhibits and programs that make science fun and bring Rochester's heritage to life. Strasenburgh Planetarium unites science and theater in inspiring star shows and breathtaking giant-screen films. Visitors to the Cumming Nature Center in Naples enjoy seasonal activities and miles of thematic trails.
www.rmsc.org
postmaster@rmsc.org
657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607-2177
(585) 271-4320, (585)271-1880 (24hour), (585) 271-5935 fax

Rockwell Museum of Western Art
www.rockwellmuseum.org
info@rockwellmuseum.org
111 Cedar Street, Corning, NY 14830

Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery
www.prrgallery.com

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park is dedicated to the understanding, maintenance, use and restoration of its structures, gardens, and collections for the pleasure and education of the general public.
www.sonnenberg.org
info@sonnenberg.org
151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4922, (585) 394-2192 fax

SPAS Gallery at R.I.T.
Hosts photographic exhibits of work from nationally known artists to undergraduate students and MFA thesis shows.
Gannett Building, 70 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 475-2770

Strong National Museum of Play
Strong National Museum of Play is the only museum in the world dedicated to the study of PLAY! Strong is home to the National Toy Hall of Fame, the National Center for the History of Electronic Games, and the world's largest collection of toys, dolls, games, and other play-related artifacts.
www.museumofplay.org
One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607-3998
(585) 263-2702 , (585) 263-2493 fax

Studio 215
www.facebook.com/pages/Studio-215-Heather-Erwin/168871689818813?sk=wall

Susan B. Anthony House, Inc.
The home where Anthony made history fighting for women's suffrage. The site of her arrest for voting and meeting place with other great civil rights leaders of the 19th century. National historic landmark.
www.susanbanthonyhouse.org
17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 235-6124, (585) 235-6212 fax

Victor Historical Society & Valentown Hall Museum
www.valentown.org
info@valentown.org
P.O. Box 472, Victor, NY 14564
(585) 924-4170

Visual Studies Workshop
Rochester's media arts center, with exhibitions, publishing, research and media access programs. The educational program offers graduate, undergraduate and community classes for credit through SUNY Brockport as semester classes or weekly summer workshops.
www.vsw.org
info@vsw.org, gallery@vsw.org, afterimage@vsw.org, artists@vsw.org, library@vsw.org, media@vsw.org
31 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607-1499
(585) 442-8676, (585) 442-1992 fax

A Different Path Gallery
A Different Path Gallery located in historic Brockport, NY houses a gift shop with all artist-made products, an Art Gallery featuring monthly shows of regional art, and artist studio spaces.
27 Market Street, Brockport, NY 14420-1911
www.DifferentPathGallery.com
kwestonarts@gmail.com
(585) 637-5494

Anderson Alley Artists
Three floors of studios and a chance to visit working artists in a variety of mediums--painting, photography, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, paper arts, calligraphy, jewelry and more. Located above Fabrics & Findings on Anderson Avenue in the Neighborhood of the Arts. Check our ACCGR Regional Events Calendar listing or our website for open studio dates in 2006-2007.
www.andersonalleyartists.com
250 N. Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 461-3940

Arena Art Group
The purpose of the Arena Art Group is to foster community interest in exploratory art forms through the exhibitions of its members' works and to maintain an active, viable, and professional arts presence.
www.arenaartgroup.com
PO Box 18603
Rochester, NY 14618

Art at The Armory
The Show & Sale of Nature-themed Fine Art in the historic Rochester Main Street Armory. An awesome showplace for artists in all mediums. Internship opportunities as well
David Semple, Show & Education Director
info@ArtatTheArmory.com
www.ArtatTheArmory.com
P.O. Box 140, Union Hill, NY 14563-0140
(585) 223-8369

Athena & Petra Designs
Sharon Jeter and Melanie Updegraff, co-owners and collaborating artists, design and produce fine silver jewelry combining techniques of metal fabrication developed by ancient goldsmiths and unique, high-quality stones and pearls.
www.apdjewelry.com
sjeter55@gmail.com
250 N. Goodman Street, Studio #203, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 662-9156

Steve Boerner Typography & Design
Graphic Design and fine typography for print and digital media: Magazines and publications, brochures, newsletters, marketing and corporate identity.
www.steveboerner.com
smb@steveboerner.com
312 Gallup Road, Spencerport, NY 14559
(585) 349-1002, (585) 349-1002 fax

Chili Art Group
Founded in 1961, the Chili Art Group is committed to encouraging and supporting members in their personal artistic endeavors, and to expand their artistic abilities and interests. We meet at Chili Senior Center 3235 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY
Mary Ellen Davie, Publicist
www.cag.vpweb.com
r.pdavie@frontiernet.net


DRAW
D.R.A.W. is a group of women artists formed in 2003 to encouage the creative process of its members. Growth, collaboration and encompassing diverse styles are all central to the group's focus as members pursue their artistic goals, both individually and collectively.
cmarshal222@aol.com
14 Rippingale Road, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585)381-0745

Elizabeth A. Fomin
Interior Design/Space Planning
248 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 232-5810

Framediva
Framediva provides the ultimate in professionalism, craftsmanship & pricing for custom picture framing. Framediva is comfortable with stringent time lines and does not subscribe to the notion that it can't be done.
www.Framediva.com
Framediva@aol.com
475 E. Broad Street, Suite 14 G, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 615-5546

Genesee Valley Calligraphy Guild
The Guild supports the interests and needs of letter artists in the area by offering monthly meetings, study groups, workshops and public demonstrations. The Guild exhibit shows members' works annually.
www.gvcalligraphy.org
office@gvcalligraphy.org
145 Standish Rd., Rochester, NY 14626
(585)227-2373

Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters, Inc. (GVPAP)
The Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters is an artist association which promotes and inspires quality plein air painting. Through regularly scheduled outdoor "paintouts", GVPAP provides socially-pleasant painting opportunities for its membership thoughout the year.To learn more about GVPAP, see the website.
www.gvpap.com
gvinfo@gvpap.com
44 Meadow Cove Road, Pittsford, NY 14534
Fax (585) 218-9716

Irondequoit Art Club
Irondequoit Art Club's mission is to promote artists and fine art in and around Irondequoit . Membership is open to anyone interested in the arts. Meetings are monthly (evenings) plus three times a month during the day.
jfwojtas@frontiernet.net
1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 467-4074

Jewelry by ArtWark
www.ArtWark.com
info@ArtWark.com
"Your source for cutting edge jewelry with a personal touch!" Offering high quality, original designs, individually hand crafted by Artisan Sarah in our NY studio. We have several lines to suit your needs: trendy, vintage, high end and custom orders.
(585) 733-4245

Lazer Incorporated
Lazer specializes in fine art reproduction for artists – painters, illustrators, photographers, digital artists, mix-media, and sculptors. Our services include digital artwork capture, retouching and color correction, archival quality giclée printmaking on a variety of papers, fabric, and canvas, and marketing services for artists.
Lazer’s Main Site: http://www.lazerinc.com
Lazer’s Fine Art Site: http://lazerfineart.com

Mill Art Center & Gallery
An outlet for children and adults to express and develop their artistic talent and appreciation, through instructional workshops in a studio environment. Adjoining gallery space exhibits student and area artists work on a rotating basis. At the Historic Lower Mill.
www.millartcenter.com
info@millartcenter.com
61 North Main Street, Honeoye Falls, New York 14472
(585) 624-7740

New York Artist Guild
A study group of professional artists dedicated to the pursuit of mastery in their individual area of creative interest. The guild is dedicated to strengthen and foster said pursuit through colleagueship and comaraderie. Among its purposes: to develop and present visual arts programs of interest to and importance for our arts community and the general public.
nyartistguild@gmail.com
85 Ferboro Road, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 273-0314

New York Figure Study Guild
Co-Founded in February 2008 by world renowned artist Steve Carpenter and nationally recognized muralist Rick Muto, the New York Figure Study Guild (NYFSG) is building upon the structure of a traditional European Artist Guild creating a unique and dynamic organization dedicated to the study of the human form.
rmuto1@rochester.rr.com
176 Anderson Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585)232-6030 X24, (585)232-8563 fax

Penfield Art Association
The purpose of the Penfield Art Association is to sponsor, encourage and promote the appreciation of art in the community. Meets 3rd Tuesday @ 7 PM at Penfield High School.
suzi@rochester.rr.com
48 Warder Drive, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585)218-9661

Pittsford Art Group
Encourages an interest in the arts; provides opportunities to paint and learn from artists; promotes the appreciation, enjoyment, and distribution of fine art in the community.
rose4art@rochester.rr.com

Print Club of Rochester
Dedicated to the fine art of printmaking. Our mission is to stimulate interest and appreciation of old and contemporary prints.
www.roc-printclub.com

Rent an Art
www.rentanart.com
info@rentanart.com
(585) 242-8840, (585) 415-8514 fax

Rochester Area Colored Pencil Club
Club whose purpose is to inform and educate ourselves and the community in order to promote, support and enjoy colored pencil art at all levels.
suzi@rochester.rr.com
Suzi Zefting-Kuhn 48 Warder Drive, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 218-9661

Rochester Area Fiber Artists
A group of women who create art with fiber. Many of us are art quilters.
bluubrd@aol.com
% Nancy Hicks 135 East Ivy St., East Rochester, NY 14445
(585) 385-4572

Rochester Regional Community Design Center (RRCDC)
The RRCDC is a group of volunteer design professionals and citizens committed to helping communities define, create, promote and implement design excellence in the Rochester region.
www.rrcdc.org
jmonroe@rrcdc.org
1115 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609
phone/fax (585)271-0520

The Shoe Factory Art Co-op
Providing opportunities for artists to show their work in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts. Our mission is to promote our creative work within a supportive network of artists and friends. Rochester area artists are encouraged to submit work to our shows. All art mediums are considered.
www.shoefactoryarts.com
studio212@shoefactory arts.com
250 N. Goodman Street, Studio 212
(585)732-0036

Studio 34 Creative Arts Learning Center, LLC
www.studio34beads.com
studio34artists@aol.com
34 Elton Street, Rochester, NY 14607
(585)737-5858

Suburban Rochester Art Group, Inc.
We provide opportunities for qualified artists to develop their creative artistic abilities through regular meetings and art exhibits. We strive to maintain the highest standards creatively and ethically for cultural enrichment within the community.
2funny@rochester.rr.com
P.O. Box 16112, Rochester, NY 14626
(585)225-9465

Weavers' Guild of Rochester
A non-profit educational organization whose mission is to enhance lives through study and creative expression in weaving & fiber arts. The Guild sponsors monthly meetings with lectures and teaches classes at its Weaving & Fiber Arts Center. All are welcome.
www.weaversguildofrochester.org
P.O. Box 18703, Rochester, NY 14618

Booksmart Studio, Inc.
www.booksmartstudio.com
eric@booksmartstudio.com
250 North Goodman Street 1-1, Rochester, NY 14607
(585)598-9322

JCC Feinbloom Center for the Arts
JCC Feinbloom Center for the Arts incorporate all the Arts programming at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester including JCC Center Stage, Summer Stage, the Jewish Book Festival, the Jewish Film Festival and Jewish Arts Month.
www.jccrochester.org
1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 461-2000 236, (585) 461-0805 fax

New York State Literary Center (NYSLC)
The New York State Literary Center is a Rochester, New York based Arts in Education organization that serves adolescents at highest risk for educational failure in schools, residential placement, long term suspension, juvenile justice facilities and jails through interdiscipinary, collaborative, arts integerated programs. The NYSLC is committed to deepening adolescents understanding of the forces that shape their lives and to help adults better understand the needs and concerns of all children.
www.nyslc.org
ddavis@nyslc.org
155 South Main Street, Fairport, NY 14450
(585)223-0784

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360 | 365
360 | 365 interactively engages filmmakers and our audiences in education, discovery, and celebration through the medium of film in all aspects and directions, 365 days a year.
www.film360365.com
45 East Avenue, Rochester NY 14604
(585) 279-8307

Dryden Theater
George Eastman House
Located on historic East Avenue in Rochester, the 12.5 acre museum site was the urban estate of George Eastman (1854-1932), founder of Eastman Kodak Company. International Museum of Photography and Film, national historic landmark.
www.eastman.org
TBannon@geh.org
900 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 271-3361, (585)271-3970 fax  

ImageOut
ImageOut entertains, educates, and enriches audiences from Greater Rochester and beyond through film screenings and other artistic and educational programs by and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people.
www.imageout.org
office@imageout.org
274 N. Goodman St., Box #29, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 271-2604, (585) 271-3798 fax

JCC Feinbloom Center for the Arts
JCC Feinbloom Center for the Arts incorporate all the Arts programming at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester including JCC Center Stage, Summer Stage, the Jewish Book Festival, the Jewish Film Festival and Jewish Arts Month.
www.jccrochester.org
1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 461-2000 236, (585) 461-0805 fax

Movies on a Shoestring
www.rochesterfilmfest.org

Rochester Community TV, Inc.
RCTV-15 is the public access station for the City of Rochester and provides resources to the community to promote public engagement and free speech. These resources include: Apple G5 computer lab, television studio, frequent classes on TV production and editing, youth programs, access to Channel 15, and regular community forums.
www.rctv15.org
driscollrctv@yahoo.com
21 Gorham Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585)325-1238, (585)325-2642 fax

Rochester/Finger Lakes Film & Video Office
Non-profit, economic development organization dedicated to attracting film and video production to Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. The office markets the area including local production facilities, crew and services; conducts location scouts; and facilitates production projects that shoot in our region.
www.filmrochester.org
jfoster@visitrochester.com, tcpellett@visitrochester.com
45 East Avenue, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14604-2294
(585)546-5490, (585)232-4833 fax

Rochester International Film Festival
Our festival takes place at the Dryden Theatre in late April. Open to the public. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit entries.
www.rochesterfilmfest.org
president@rochesterfilmfest.org
Movies on a Shoestring Inc., Rochester International Film Festival
P.O. Box 17746 Rochester, NY 14617
(585)234-7411

Rochester Movie Makers
www.RochesterMovieMakers.org
TheCaptainofAwesome@rochestermoviemakers.org
Chairperson: Stan Main
113 Golfside Parkway, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 455-2639

WXXI Public Broadcasting Council
WXXI is the essential, lifelong educational resource for the Greater Rochester area. Locally owned and operated, it provides programming and outreach services to the Rochester community and beyond. WXXI-TV 21, WXXI-DTV, AM 1370, Classical 91.5, WXXI-FM 90.3, WRUR-FM 88.5 and Reachout Radio, a service for those with visual impairments, Education, wxxi.org.
wxxi.org
norms@wxxi.org
280 State Street, P.O. Box 30021, Rochester, NY 14603-3021
(585) 325-7500, (585) 258-0335 fax

American Heritage Tour Company
Rochester tour company provides guided tours of historic Rochester and New York State.
www.rochestertour.org
rochestertour@hotmail.com
237 Sanford Street, #400, Rochester, NY 14620
(585)461-8336, (585)461-8336 fax

Appraiser of Fine Arts and Consultant
10-6 Selden Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 232-3387

ArtPeace, Inc.
(a 501©3 not-for-profit organization) provides creative arts therapy, in-school and out-of-school residencies and entrepreneurship opportunities in the arts and technology to promote social change, education and expression.
www.artpeace.org
info@artpeace.org
104 Brookfield Road, Rochester, NY 14610-1018
(585)234-0708, (585)482-1398 fax

Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester
Rochester's local arts agency. Connects the community through the arts with grants for artists and community projects, after-school programs, arts information services, advocacy, promotion, and collaborations.
www.artsrochester.org
277 N. Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607-1151
(585) 473-4000, (585) 473-4051 fax

Arts Council for Wyoming County
31 S. Main Street, Perry, NY 14530

Arts Council of Victor
Increase visibility and broaden community access to and involvement with, the arts locally, encouraging collaboration between the arts, business and education to stimulate economic develelopment.
www.artscouncilvictorny.com
artscouncilvictorny@live.com
5 West Main Street, Victor, NY 14564
(585) 355-6962 (585) 742-8004 fax

The Art Store
Upstate's largest selection of fine & graphic arts supplies. Lowest prices guaranteed.
krehman@commercialartsupply.com
3333 West Henrietta Road, Southtown Plaza, Rochester, NY 14623
(585)424-6600, (585)427-9146 fax

Art Walk Massage
Committed to the integrity of my work for your well-being. Ready to assit you with your individual needs to help you find solutions. Extra research time on any condition. My additional training with children and pregnant women is another way I integrate health into the lives of even the youngest clients.
www.ArtWalkMassage.com
amy@ArtWalkMassage.com
158 Merriman Street, Rochester, NY 14607

Asian/Pacific Islander/American History Project of Greater Rochester (APA-HiP)
Asian/Pacific Islander/American History Project of Greater Rochester (APA-HiP), operating as Asian Pacific American Association (APAA), was founded in April 2002 and is a not-for-Profit organization under the Internal Revenue Service Code section 501 (c) (3). It is committed to the collection, documentation and preservation of the histories of all Asian/Pacific Islander/Americans (APAs) in the Greater Rochester area of New York State.
www.RochesterAsianHistory.org
Email: Lam Le President of APA-HiP
lamthuongvn@frontiernet.net
P.O. Box 10503, Rochester, NY 14610

Bitnetix Incorporated
Bitnetix provides expert computer, IT, telephony and technology consulting services to not-for-profit organizations and small businesses while strenghtening and supporting our community through charitable giving, volunteering, and community activism.
www.bitnetix.com
info@bitnetix.com
4414 Ridge Chapel Road, Marion, NY 14505-9607
1.877.BITNETIX, (801) 516-1111 fax

Blackdog Media Group, LLC
Full audio and video production studio, and record label.
www.blackdogdigital.com
robert@blackdogdigital.com
120 East Avenue, PO Box 39643, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 232-9130; Fax (585) 232-6663

Business Association of the South Wedge
www.baswa.org

Business Information Technology Solutions LLC
Are you finding it a challenge to build and/or maintain your web site? We can help! BITS LLC provides artists, small business and organizations with professional web design services.
www.bitsllc.com
barb@bitsllc.com
72 Roby Drive, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 414-3575

Celebration of Life Jewelry
www.nanceesanders.com

Clark CSM Marketing Communications
Clark CSM is a full-service marketing communications firm. Our goal is to help clients promote their business, services or products in a way that connects with their target audiences.
www.clarkcsm.com
erin@clarkcsm.com
One Lockwood Drive Suite 230
Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 264-1490 , (585) 264-1506 fax

Corn Hill Neighbors Association, Inc.
www.cornhill.org
chna@cornhill.org
133 S. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, NY 14608
(585)262-3142, (585)546-4788 fax

Costanza Enterprises.com
Residential Lofts, Commercial Space, Storage
www.costanzaenterprises.com
phil@costanzaenterprises.com
14 Franklin Street, Suite 800, Rochester, NY 14604
(585)232-3600 Ext. 106, Fax (585)423-0779

Creative Hue
To preserve, promote and develop African American Culture and the creative forces for the artist, that emanate from the African American and African World experience.
c/o Baobab Culture Center
728 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585 ) 281-6861

Downtown Community Forum
The Downtown Community Forum offers an open exchange of ideas along with opportunities to explore important issues in gatherings that are ecumenical, nonpartisan, democratic and value-centered.
www.dcfrochester.org
dcf@dor.org
15 St. Mary's Place, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 232-7140, x16; (585) 232-6289 fax

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
165 Court Street, Rochester, NY 14647

Fairport Office of Community & Economic Development
www.fairportoced.org

Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery
The Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery work to restore, preserve, and encourage public appreciation of this unique historical treasure. Guides conduct free public tours each weekend, May through October.
www.fomh.org
1133 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Mailing address: PO Box 18713
(585) 461-3494

Friends of the Rochester Public Market
The Friends of the Rochester Public Market is a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization whose goal is to provide advocacy, promotional assistance and interpretative and educational programs related to the market's operation and history. Each year the organization sponsors the Artist Row Public Market Arts Fair to celebrate to provide an affordable venue for emerging and established artists and artisans in the Rochester area.
www.marketfriends.org
marketfriends@rochester.rr.com
280 N. Union Street, Rochester, NY 14609
(585)428-6907 (585)428-7028 fax

Ganondagan State Historic Site
The only historic site in New York devoted to Native Americans. The location of a major 17th century Seneca town, includes nature trails and a visitor center devoted to area Native American history.
www.ganondagan.org
friends@frontiernet.net
1488 State Rt. 444, P.O. Box 1133, Victor, NY 14564
(585) 742-1690, (585) 742-1732 fax

Genesee Center for Arts & Education
The Center operates three programs: the Community Darkroom, Genesee Pottery and the Printing and Book Arts Center. The Center offers over 140 classes and workshops anually in photography and ceramics, and provides arts education and exhibition space to over 1000 adults each year, and serves about 120 children in the "Urban Youth Program"
www.geneseearts.org
gcae@geneseearts.org
713 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 244-1730, (585) 244-4617 fax

Rosalyn Bakst Goldman
Fine Art Appraiser
roz@roslyngoldman.com
10-6 Selden Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 232-3387, (585) 232-3919 fax

Highland Park Neighborhood Association
Our mission is to sustain and enhance our healthy middle neighborhood which consists of tree lined streets and architecturally interesting older homes and friendly residents.
www.highlandparkrochester.org
highlandparkrochester@gmail.com
152 Mulberry Street, Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 442-8975

Historic Brighton
Historic Brighton is an independent not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to discovering, exploring and celebrating the history of the Town of Brighton, New York.
www.HistoricBrighton.org
P.O. Box 18525, Rochester, NY 14618

This site is supported by funding from JP Morgan Chase; State of New York Grants secured by Senator James S. Alesi, Assemblyman Joseph D. Morelle, and Senator Joseph E. Robach; and the New York State Council on the Arts

 

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