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May Events

April showers bring May flowers in the Finger Lakes

What's happening in May in the Finger Lakes Region?

Enjoy all that nature has blooming with our partners who are offering lots of springtime events. You’ll be sure to enjoy the sunshine beauty of the Finger Lakes region at May events!

Check back often as more events are added throughout the year!

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Events for May 4, 2023 x
RMSC Museum & Science Center: Fantastic Findings Donation Drop Off Days

FANTASTIC FINDINGS DONATION DROP OFF DAYS

ABOUT

Fantastic Findings is an annual upscale, “next-to-new” sale organized by the RMSC Council to support the Rochester Museum & Science Center. Discover beautiful furniture and art, as well as china, elegant glass, silver, lamps, jewelry, linens, toys and other fantastic treasures and collectibles. Searching for antiques? We’ve got them as well.  

If you are starting a new home, you can find everything you need right here.  All items will be displayed during the sale at the RMSC campus. We can’t wait to show you what we have.

Join us to browse and buy treasures of all kinds while supporting our mission to spark curiosity in STEM!


DONATION DROP OFF DAYS

Are you spring cleaning or have items you’re ready to give away? We’d love to have them for the Fantastic Findings Sale.

RMSC Council will be accepting: Antiques, Collectibles, Decorative Accessories, Furniture (no couches, china cabinets), Housewares, Working Appliances, Hardware, Sporting Goods and Gardening Tools

We cannot accept: Books, Clothing, Cribs or Infant Seats, Mattress, Box Springs and Medical Supplies

Drop-off location: 

Eisenhart Auditorium

657 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14607

  • SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM

DONATIONS

If you or someone you know is getting ready to move or just trying to declutter their lives, let us know! We will take your items at any time during the year and provide you with a form so that you can claim the donation on your tax return.

Please call Deb Gulla at 516-993-8686 or reach out at deborah.gulla@gmail.com to make arrangements.


ABOUT THE RMSC COUNCIL

RMSC Council was initiated in 1941 when several Rochester women decided to form a Women’s Council for social interaction and fundraising support for the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC). These women volunteered their time and energy by creating special activities and annual fundraising events.

In 2018, the RMSC Women’s Council opened its membership to men and women, changed its name to the more inclusive RMSC Council, and expanded its mission to provide educational programming to the Rochester community. Since its inception 80 years ago, RMSC Council has proudly donated close to $2.8 million to RMSC through creative and invaluable fundraising efforts.

 

For more RMSC Council events or information about joining, visit the RMSC Council Page.

Daffodil Daze
Daffodil Daze

DAFFODIL DAZE in Candor, NY is a private property open on limited dates for the public to view tens of thousands of daffodils in bloom and/or volunteer for Operation Extend the Joy – the effort that distributes the flowers to nursing homes, hospitals, hospices, elderly housing, and others. The 2023 dates are Friday, April 28th – Sunday, May 7th, at 292 Candor Hill Road. Depending on bloom time and the number of volunteers, Share the Joy might extend into the following days.

Please note that although it was inspired by our event, the Candor Chamber of Commerce DAFFODIL FESTIVAL – featuring vendors, food, and more – is a completely separate, one-day event, held downtown at the Spencer Avenue ball field on Saturday, April 29th, 2023. We send down thousands of daffodils to the Festival so you can get a peek of the more than 250 varieties up at 292 Candor Hill Road.

Follow us on Facebook for updates on this year’s viewing and volunteering, and visit our website for more extensive background information at https://www.facebook.com/DaffodilDazeCandorNY

RMSC Council Beautiful Blooms Plant Sale

ABOUT

When you purchase beautiful blooms from the RMSC Council, you directly support the educational programs and exhibits at the Rochester Museum & Science Center.

Choose from:

  • Geraniums
  • Ivy Geraniums
  • Hanging Baskets
  • Sunpatiens
  • New Guinea Impatiens
  • Wave Petunias
  • Million Bells Petunias
  • Sweet Potato Vines
  • Lantanas
  • Coleus
  • And The RMSC Council Cookbook!

ORDER DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023


PICKUP INFORMATION

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023

We’re offering contactless, curbside pickup for your flowers on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00am–12:00pm at the RMSC Eisenhart Building (Located at 657 East Avenue).

ORDER TODAY!


ABOUT THE RMSC COUNCIL

RMSC Council was initiated in 1941 when several Rochester women decided to form a Women’s Council for social interaction and fundraising support for the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC). These women volunteered their time and energy by creating special activities and annual fundraising events.

In 2018, the RMSC Women’s Council opened its membership to men and women, changed its name to the more inclusive RMSC Council, and expanded its mission to provide educational programming to the Rochester community. Since its inception 80 years ago, RMSC Council has proudly donated close to $2.8 million to RMSC through creative and invaluable fundraising efforts.

 

For more RMSC Council events or information about joining, visit the RMSC Council Page.


ABOUT THE EVENT

  • RMSC Eisenhart Auditorium
  • May 13, 2023 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Pickup information: Saturday, May 13, 2023

PRICING

  • Pricing Information: 
  • Individual Plants: $4.50
  • Hanging Plants: $25.00
  • Order Deadline: Friday, April 28, 2023
Brenna O'Toole's Evening Light
Art Installation: Brenna O'Toole

On display in the Tasting Room for all of May and June!

Don’t miss Brenna’s reception on May 5th from 5:30-7:30pm.

Brenna O’Toole is a pastel painter and calligrapher who lives and works in Ithaca, New York. She is inspired by the natural world, and she seeks to capture ephemeral moments of beauty in her paintings.

Brenna’s primary focus is landscapes; she loves to explore the world around her through art. Reflections on water, the interplay between light and shadow, the ever-changing sky — all of these are deep wells of inspiration, and she never tires of them. Brenna has a strong affinity for soft pastels. Expressing the shapes created by light feels natural with the medium, and it is always a joy to discover the right colors for each piece.

Brenna lives with her husband, Al, and they enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors. Almost all of her reference material comes from hikes or walks they’ve taken together. She grew up in Webster, New York, received a BA in Studio Art, and lived in Ithaca for a short time before moving downstate. Her paintings have been shown in several galleries and venues across the state, from the Adirondacks to the Hudson Valley, where she lived until 2020 upended the world. She is amazed and grateful to be back in the Finger Lakes.

Girls Night Out
Girls Night Out the Show at Colloca Estate Winery (Sterling ,NY)

Girls Night Out, the #1 Ladies Night Event Is Coming to Sterling on Thursday May 4th! Limited Tickets On Sale NOW! Open to Ages 21+ Doors open at 7pm. Purchase tickets here: https://www.collocawines.com/wine.../girls-night-out-show
GIRLS NIGHT OUT THE SHOW is an intensely exciting. These guys bring down the house with a Man-tastic Night of Fun & Excitement. Get ready for the BEST GIRLS NIGHT EVER! Whether you're celebrating a Birthday, Bachelorette Party, Divorce, Dirty Thirty or your Sheer Awesome Self; You will meet your party match with "GIRLS NIGHT OUT THE SHOW"!
Purchase your tickets today!

spools of thread and darning socks
Mending Circle

Bring your worn items and your creativity to delve into visible mending techniques and revive your wardrobe.

Thursday evenings 6:30 - 8 PM

Ludlowville Falls on Salmon Creek in Lansing
One Rock, Five Waterfalls

One layer of sedimentary rock that slices through the eastern Finger Lakes forms the top of many waterfalls where Ice Age glaciers dug troughs that now hold the lakes. We’ll look at five of these falls in five different parks, in episode 215 of Walk in the Park, produced in 2019.
Walk in the Park is a public access cable TV series produced in Ithaca, NY by Owl Gorge Productions, a partner in the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance.

See more episodes of Walk in the Park.

Events for May 5, 2023 x
RMSC Museum & Science Center: Fantastic Findings Donation Drop Off Days

FANTASTIC FINDINGS DONATION DROP OFF DAYS

ABOUT

Fantastic Findings is an annual upscale, “next-to-new” sale organized by the RMSC Council to support the Rochester Museum & Science Center. Discover beautiful furniture and art, as well as china, elegant glass, silver, lamps, jewelry, linens, toys and other fantastic treasures and collectibles. Searching for antiques? We’ve got them as well.  

If you are starting a new home, you can find everything you need right here.  All items will be displayed during the sale at the RMSC campus. We can’t wait to show you what we have.

Join us to browse and buy treasures of all kinds while supporting our mission to spark curiosity in STEM!


DONATION DROP OFF DAYS

Are you spring cleaning or have items you’re ready to give away? We’d love to have them for the Fantastic Findings Sale.

RMSC Council will be accepting: Antiques, Collectibles, Decorative Accessories, Furniture (no couches, china cabinets), Housewares, Working Appliances, Hardware, Sporting Goods and Gardening Tools

We cannot accept: Books, Clothing, Cribs or Infant Seats, Mattress, Box Springs and Medical Supplies

Drop-off location: 

Eisenhart Auditorium

657 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14607

  • SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM

DONATIONS

If you or someone you know is getting ready to move or just trying to declutter their lives, let us know! We will take your items at any time during the year and provide you with a form so that you can claim the donation on your tax return.

Please call Deb Gulla at 516-993-8686 or reach out at deborah.gulla@gmail.com to make arrangements.


ABOUT THE RMSC COUNCIL

RMSC Council was initiated in 1941 when several Rochester women decided to form a Women’s Council for social interaction and fundraising support for the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC). These women volunteered their time and energy by creating special activities and annual fundraising events.

In 2018, the RMSC Women’s Council opened its membership to men and women, changed its name to the more inclusive RMSC Council, and expanded its mission to provide educational programming to the Rochester community. Since its inception 80 years ago, RMSC Council has proudly donated close to $2.8 million to RMSC through creative and invaluable fundraising efforts.

 

For more RMSC Council events or information about joining, visit the RMSC Council Page.

Daffodil Daze
Daffodil Daze

DAFFODIL DAZE in Candor, NY is a private property open on limited dates for the public to view tens of thousands of daffodils in bloom and/or volunteer for Operation Extend the Joy – the effort that distributes the flowers to nursing homes, hospitals, hospices, elderly housing, and others. The 2023 dates are Friday, April 28th – Sunday, May 7th, at 292 Candor Hill Road. Depending on bloom time and the number of volunteers, Share the Joy might extend into the following days.

Please note that although it was inspired by our event, the Candor Chamber of Commerce DAFFODIL FESTIVAL – featuring vendors, food, and more – is a completely separate, one-day event, held downtown at the Spencer Avenue ball field on Saturday, April 29th, 2023. We send down thousands of daffodils to the Festival so you can get a peek of the more than 250 varieties up at 292 Candor Hill Road.

Follow us on Facebook for updates on this year’s viewing and volunteering, and visit our website for more extensive background information at https://www.facebook.com/DaffodilDazeCandorNY

RMSC Council Beautiful Blooms Plant Sale

ABOUT

When you purchase beautiful blooms from the RMSC Council, you directly support the educational programs and exhibits at the Rochester Museum & Science Center.

Choose from:

  • Geraniums
  • Ivy Geraniums
  • Hanging Baskets
  • Sunpatiens
  • New Guinea Impatiens
  • Wave Petunias
  • Million Bells Petunias
  • Sweet Potato Vines
  • Lantanas
  • Coleus
  • And The RMSC Council Cookbook!

ORDER DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023


PICKUP INFORMATION

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023

We’re offering contactless, curbside pickup for your flowers on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00am–12:00pm at the RMSC Eisenhart Building (Located at 657 East Avenue).

ORDER TODAY!


ABOUT THE RMSC COUNCIL

RMSC Council was initiated in 1941 when several Rochester women decided to form a Women’s Council for social interaction and fundraising support for the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC). These women volunteered their time and energy by creating special activities and annual fundraising events.

In 2018, the RMSC Women’s Council opened its membership to men and women, changed its name to the more inclusive RMSC Council, and expanded its mission to provide educational programming to the Rochester community. Since its inception 80 years ago, RMSC Council has proudly donated close to $2.8 million to RMSC through creative and invaluable fundraising efforts.

 

For more RMSC Council events or information about joining, visit the RMSC Council Page.


ABOUT THE EVENT

  • RMSC Eisenhart Auditorium
  • May 13, 2023 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Pickup information: Saturday, May 13, 2023

PRICING

  • Pricing Information: 
  • Individual Plants: $4.50
  • Hanging Plants: $25.00
  • Order Deadline: Friday, April 28, 2023
Brenna O'Toole's Evening Light
Art Installation: Brenna O'Toole

On display in the Tasting Room for all of May and June!

Don’t miss Brenna’s reception on May 5th from 5:30-7:30pm.

Brenna O’Toole is a pastel painter and calligrapher who lives and works in Ithaca, New York. She is inspired by the natural world, and she seeks to capture ephemeral moments of beauty in her paintings.

Brenna’s primary focus is landscapes; she loves to explore the world around her through art. Reflections on water, the interplay between light and shadow, the ever-changing sky — all of these are deep wells of inspiration, and she never tires of them. Brenna has a strong affinity for soft pastels. Expressing the shapes created by light feels natural with the medium, and it is always a joy to discover the right colors for each piece.

Brenna lives with her husband, Al, and they enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors. Almost all of her reference material comes from hikes or walks they’ve taken together. She grew up in Webster, New York, received a BA in Studio Art, and lived in Ithaca for a short time before moving downstate. Her paintings have been shown in several galleries and venues across the state, from the Adirondacks to the Hudson Valley, where she lived until 2020 upended the world. She is amazed and grateful to be back in the Finger Lakes.

Ludlowville Falls on Salmon Creek in Lansing
One Rock, Five Waterfalls

One layer of sedimentary rock that slices through the eastern Finger Lakes forms the top of many waterfalls where Ice Age glaciers dug troughs that now hold the lakes. We’ll look at five of these falls in five different parks, in episode 215 of Walk in the Park, produced in 2019.
Walk in the Park is a public access cable TV series produced in Ithaca, NY by Owl Gorge Productions, a partner in the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance.

See more episodes of Walk in the Park.

Brenna O'Toole's Moody Sunset
Damiani - Art Opening: Brenna O'Toole

Join us in welcoming Brenna O’Toole and her beautiful artwork hanging at Damiani Tasting Room through June 30th.

Brenna O’Toole is a pastel painter and calligrapher who lives and works in Ithaca, New York. She is inspired by the natural world, and she seeks to capture ephemeral moments of beauty in her paintings.

Brenna’s primary focus is landscapes; she loves to explore the world around her through art. Reflections on water, the interplay between light and shadow, the ever-changing sky — all of these are deep wells of inspiration, and she never tires of them. Brenna has a strong affinity for soft pastels. Expressing the shapes created by light feels natural with the medium, and it is always a joy to discover the right colors for each piece.

Brenna lives with her husband, Al, and they enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors. Almost all of her reference material comes from hikes or walks they’ve taken together. She grew up in Webster, New York, received a BA in Studio Art, and lived in Ithaca for a short time before moving downstate. Her paintings have been shown in several galleries and venues across the state, from the Adirondacks to the Hudson Valley, where she lived until 2020 upended the world. She is amazed and grateful to be back in the Finger Lakes.

Live music weekly at Market Street Social
Market Street Social LIVE at Radisson

Market Street Social outside Radisson will ring in the alfresco dining and entertainment season in downtown Corning when it officially opens for the season on May 9th and remain open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4 pm to 10 pm until the fall.  Located between the hotel’s north and south buildings on Market Street just steps away from the Gaffer District’s many shops, Market Street Social offers seasonal dining, hand-crafted drinks, live music, and a stylish atmosphere.  On Thursdays through Saturdays starting at 6 pm, the scene transforms into Market Street Social LIVE – a one-of-a-kind music night featuring the area’s hottest musicians.  As with the rest of Radisson Hotel Corning’s culinary program, Market Street Social utilizes locally-sourced products with fresh ingredients sourced from the surrounding Finger Lakes area to give guests an authentic experience.  The venue offers flexible seating for up to 55 people, an outdoor bar, and a dedicated wait staff prepared to make memorable moments.  Daily happy hours, rotating specials, weekend brunch, and other ongoing promotions paired with live tunes make Market Street Social one of Corning’s most unique and popular outdoor spots.  Reservations are not necessary for events but are accepted by contacting 607.962.5000 ext 127.  

Market Street Social LIVE: May 5, 6, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, June  1, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30
Market Street Social LIVE kicks off this May with up to three nights of live music each week (Thursdays through Saturdays) under the stars at Market Street Social (or inside in lobby alcove if inclement weather) until fall.  Guests can see a no-cover show inside from 6 pm to 9 pm while enjoying local wines, beers, and craft cocktails as well as a chef-crafted menu with several sharable plates.  The upcoming schedule for May and June is as follows: May 5 (inside lobby): Night Train, May 6 (inside lobby) – Doc Pussum, May 11 – Mike Lucey, May 13 – Can’t Count Trio, May 18 – Sam Swanson, May 19 – Blue Eyed Soul, May 20 – Brian Huges, May 25 – Virgil Cain, May 26 – Brian Moore, May 27 – Mike Giannone, June 1 – MO-GEE, June 3 – Pat Comstock, June 8 – Major Big Time, June 9 – Doc Possum, June 10 – Wendy and James, June 15 – Mike Lucey, June 16 – Can’t Count Trio, June 17 – Mike Giannone, June 22 – Sam Swanson, June 23 – Dianna & The Crew, June 24 – Leah Brown and The Side Hustle, June 29 – Brian Hughes, June 30 – Simon & Longwell.  More dates to be announced soon.  
 

Multi-color abstract of a woman
May '23 Gallery Night @ Grayhaven Motel!

Join us for May 2023’s First Friday Gallery Night in our guest gallery lounge! From 4-7pm on Friday, May 5th we will be showcasing new works from painter Frank Shifreen.

Find more details HERE.

Questions? Call our office at 607-272-6434

First Friday - FREE Live Music

Join us for First Fridays, a monthly event happening on, you guessed it - the first Friday of every month!

Kick back with a glass of wine and enjoy live music by The Other Side of Normal and bites by La Monarka. 

No need to make a reservation or worry about a cover charge - this event is free and open to all. So gather your friends or come solo to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

⭐️ No cover charge
⭐️ Reservations not required

Murder Mystery Wedding Dinner

Join us for a

Special Event

Hosted by

Seneca Falls Historical Society

A Murder Mystery Wedding Dinner to Die For

The Murder Mystery Manhattan Cast

will perform a Wedding for

Vesuvio

&

Filemena

May 5 th   from     6 pm- 9pm

At Club 86, 86 Avenue E. Geneva New York

Tickets are $75.00 per person

Tickets are sold at Seneca Falls Historical Society

 

Please call 315-568-8412 to reserve your seat at the Wedding

Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar, DJ, Dinner, and a MURDER

Dinner Choices are Baked Chicken or Eggplant Parm

 


 

Woman at a microphone
Market Street Social LIVE at Radisson

May 5 (inside lobby): Night Train, May 6 (inside lobby) – Doc Pussum

Market Street Social outside Radisson will ring in the alfresco dining and entertainment season in downtown Corning when it officially opens for the season on May 9th and remain open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4 pm to 10 pm until the fall.  Located between the hotel’s north and south buildings on Market Street just steps away from the Gaffer District’s many shops, Market Street Social offers seasonal dining, hand-crafted drinks, live music, and a stylish atmosphere.  On Thursdays through Saturdays starting at 6 pm, the scene transforms into Market Street Social LIVE – a one-of-a-kind music night featuring the area’s hottest musicians.  As with the rest of Radisson Hotel Corning’s culinary program, Market Street Social utilizes locally-sourced products with fresh ingredients sourced from the surrounding Finger Lakes area to give guests an authentic experience.  The venue offers flexible seating for up to 55 people, an outdoor bar, and a dedicated wait staff prepared to make memorable moments.  Daily happy hours, rotating specials, weekend brunch, and other ongoing promotions paired with live tunes make Market Street Social one of Corning’s most unique and popular outdoor spots.  Reservations are not necessary for events but are accepted by contacting 607.962.5000 ext 127.  

Legally Blonde - The Musical logo
Legally Blonde – The Musical

The M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Season presents
LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL

Friday – Saturday, May 5 – 6, 2023 at 7:30pm


Tickets: $73/$65/$55/$40. Processing and facility maintenance fees apply.
Group Rates available for 10 or more - please inquire.

Visit ClemensCenter.org for more information.


“A high-energy… hymn to the glories of girlishness.” – The New York Times

OMG you guys!!! Legally Blonde – The Musical is coming to the Clemens Center!

Fabulously fun and international award-winning Legally Blonde – The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde – The Musical warms the heart by proving that self-discovery can be way too much fun and hilarious to boot.

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting more serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her ingenuity and charm to get into Harvard too. School begins with endless struggles, but with the help of her new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential, and her true assets, as she sets out to prove herself to the world and make everyone a believer.

Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde – The Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine and, of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser.


Dates/times/programs/protocols subject to change.

Events for May 6, 2023 x
RMSC Museum & Science Center: Fantastic Findings Donation Drop Off Days

FANTASTIC FINDINGS DONATION DROP OFF DAYS

ABOUT

Fantastic Findings is an annual upscale, “next-to-new” sale organized by the RMSC Council to support the Rochester Museum & Science Center. Discover beautiful furniture and art, as well as china, elegant glass, silver, lamps, jewelry, linens, toys and other fantastic treasures and collectibles. Searching for antiques? We’ve got them as well.  

If you are starting a new home, you can find everything you need right here.  All items will be displayed during the sale at the RMSC campus. We can’t wait to show you what we have.

Join us to browse and buy treasures of all kinds while supporting our mission to spark curiosity in STEM!


DONATION DROP OFF DAYS

Are you spring cleaning or have items you’re ready to give away? We’d love to have them for the Fantastic Findings Sale.

RMSC Council will be accepting: Antiques, Collectibles, Decorative Accessories, Furniture (no couches, china cabinets), Housewares, Working Appliances, Hardware, Sporting Goods and Gardening Tools

We cannot accept: Books, Clothing, Cribs or Infant Seats, Mattress, Box Springs and Medical Supplies

Drop-off location: 

Eisenhart Auditorium

657 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14607

  • SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM
  • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
    • 10:00AM–1:00PM

DONATIONS

If you or someone you know is getting ready to move or just trying to declutter their lives, let us know! We will take your items at any time during the year and provide you with a form so that you can claim the donation on your tax return.

Please call Deb Gulla at 516-993-8686 or reach out at deborah.gulla@gmail.com to make arrangements.


ABOUT THE RMSC COUNCIL

RMSC Council was initiated in 1941 when several Rochester women decided to form a Women’s Council for social interaction and fundraising support for the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC). These women volunteered their time and energy by creating special activities and annual fundraising events.

In 2018, the RMSC Women’s Council opened its membership to men and women, changed its name to the more inclusive RMSC Council, and expanded its mission to provide educational programming to the Rochester community. Since its inception 80 years ago, RMSC Council has proudly donated close to $2.8 million to RMSC through creative and invaluable fundraising efforts.

 

For more RMSC Council events or information about joining, visit the RMSC Council Page.

Daffodil Daze
Daffodil Daze

DAFFODIL DAZE in Candor, NY is a private property open on limited dates for the public to view tens of thousands of daffodils in bloom and/or volunteer for Operation Extend the Joy – the effort that distributes the flowers to nursing homes, hospitals, hospices, elderly housing, and others. The 2023 dates are Friday, April 28th – Sunday, May 7th, at 292 Candor Hill Road. Depending on bloom time and the number of volunteers, Share the Joy might extend into the following days.

Please note that although it was inspired by our event, the Candor Chamber of Commerce DAFFODIL FESTIVAL – featuring vendors, food, and more – is a completely separate, one-day event, held downtown at the Spencer Avenue ball field on Saturday, April 29th, 2023. We send down thousands of daffodils to the Festival so you can get a peek of the more than 250 varieties up at 292 Candor Hill Road.

Follow us on Facebook for updates on this year’s viewing and volunteering, and visit our website for more extensive background information at https://www.facebook.com/DaffodilDazeCandorNY

RMSC Council Beautiful Blooms Plant Sale

ABOUT

When you purchase beautiful blooms from the RMSC Council, you directly support the educational programs and exhibits at the Rochester Museum & Science Center.

Choose from:

  • Geraniums
  • Ivy Geraniums
  • Hanging Baskets
  • Sunpatiens
  • New Guinea Impatiens
  • Wave Petunias
  • Million Bells Petunias
  • Sweet Potato Vines
  • Lantanas
  • Coleus
  • And The RMSC Council Cookbook!

ORDER DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023


PICKUP INFORMATION

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023

We’re offering contactless, curbside pickup for your flowers on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00am–12:00pm at the RMSC Eisenhart Building (Located at 657 East Avenue).

ORDER TODAY!


ABOUT THE RMSC COUNCIL

RMSC Council was initiated in 1941 when several Rochester women decided to form a Women’s Council for social interaction and fundraising support for the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC). These women volunteered their time and energy by creating special activities and annual fundraising events.

In 2018, the RMSC Women’s Council opened its membership to men and women, changed its name to the more inclusive RMSC Council, and expanded its mission to provide educational programming to the Rochester community. Since its inception 80 years ago, RMSC Council has proudly donated close to $2.8 million to RMSC through creative and invaluable fundraising efforts.

 

For more RMSC Council events or information about joining, visit the RMSC Council Page.


ABOUT THE EVENT

  • RMSC Eisenhart Auditorium
  • May 13, 2023 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Pickup information: Saturday, May 13, 2023

PRICING

  • Pricing Information: 
  • Individual Plants: $4.50
  • Hanging Plants: $25.00
  • Order Deadline: Friday, April 28, 2023
Brenna O'Toole's Evening Light
Art Installation: Brenna O'Toole

On display in the Tasting Room for all of May and June!

Don’t miss Brenna’s reception on May 5th from 5:30-7:30pm.

Brenna O’Toole is a pastel painter and calligrapher who lives and works in Ithaca, New York. She is inspired by the natural world, and she seeks to capture ephemeral moments of beauty in her paintings.

Brenna’s primary focus is landscapes; she loves to explore the world around her through art. Reflections on water, the interplay between light and shadow, the ever-changing sky — all of these are deep wells of inspiration, and she never tires of them. Brenna has a strong affinity for soft pastels. Expressing the shapes created by light feels natural with the medium, and it is always a joy to discover the right colors for each piece.

Brenna lives with her husband, Al, and they enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors. Almost all of her reference material comes from hikes or walks they’ve taken together. She grew up in Webster, New York, received a BA in Studio Art, and lived in Ithaca for a short time before moving downstate. Her paintings have been shown in several galleries and venues across the state, from the Adirondacks to the Hudson Valley, where she lived until 2020 upended the world. She is amazed and grateful to be back in the Finger Lakes.

Ludlowville Falls on Salmon Creek in Lansing
One Rock, Five Waterfalls

One layer of sedimentary rock that slices through the eastern Finger Lakes forms the top of many waterfalls where Ice Age glaciers dug troughs that now hold the lakes. We’ll look at five of these falls in five different parks, in episode 215 of Walk in the Park, produced in 2019.
Walk in the Park is a public access cable TV series produced in Ithaca, NY by Owl Gorge Productions, a partner in the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance.

See more episodes of Walk in the Park.

Live music weekly at Market Street Social
Market Street Social LIVE at Radisson

Market Street Social outside Radisson will ring in the alfresco dining and entertainment season in downtown Corning when it officially opens for the season on May 9th and remain open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4 pm to 10 pm until the fall.  Located between the hotel’s north and south buildings on Market Street just steps away from the Gaffer District’s many shops, Market Street Social offers seasonal dining, hand-crafted drinks, live music, and a stylish atmosphere.  On Thursdays through Saturdays starting at 6 pm, the scene transforms into Market Street Social LIVE – a one-of-a-kind music night featuring the area’s hottest musicians.  As with the rest of Radisson Hotel Corning’s culinary program, Market Street Social utilizes locally-sourced products with fresh ingredients sourced from the surrounding Finger Lakes area to give guests an authentic experience.  The venue offers flexible seating for up to 55 people, an outdoor bar, and a dedicated wait staff prepared to make memorable moments.  Daily happy hours, rotating specials, weekend brunch, and other ongoing promotions paired with live tunes make Market Street Social one of Corning’s most unique and popular outdoor spots.  Reservations are not necessary for events but are accepted by contacting 607.962.5000 ext 127.  

Market Street Social LIVE: May 5, 6, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, June  1, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30
Market Street Social LIVE kicks off this May with up to three nights of live music each week (Thursdays through Saturdays) under the stars at Market Street Social (or inside in lobby alcove if inclement weather) until fall.  Guests can see a no-cover show inside from 6 pm to 9 pm while enjoying local wines, beers, and craft cocktails as well as a chef-crafted menu with several sharable plates.  The upcoming schedule for May and June is as follows: May 5 (inside lobby): Night Train, May 6 (inside lobby) – Doc Pussum, May 11 – Mike Lucey, May 13 – Can’t Count Trio, May 18 – Sam Swanson, May 19 – Blue Eyed Soul, May 20 – Brian Huges, May 25 – Virgil Cain, May 26 – Brian Moore, May 27 – Mike Giannone, June 1 – MO-GEE, June 3 – Pat Comstock, June 8 – Major Big Time, June 9 – Doc Possum, June 10 – Wendy and James, June 15 – Mike Lucey, June 16 – Can’t Count Trio, June 17 – Mike Giannone, June 22 – Sam Swanson, June 23 – Dianna & The Crew, June 24 – Leah Brown and The Side Hustle, June 29 – Brian Hughes, June 30 – Simon & Longwell.  More dates to be announced soon.  
 

Woman at a microphone
Market Street Social LIVE at Radisson

May 5 (inside lobby): Night Train, May 6 (inside lobby) – Doc Pussum

Market Street Social outside Radisson will ring in the alfresco dining and entertainment season in downtown Corning when it officially opens for the season on May 9th and remain open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4 pm to 10 pm until the fall.  Located between the hotel’s north and south buildings on Market Street just steps away from the Gaffer District’s many shops, Market Street Social offers seasonal dining, hand-crafted drinks, live music, and a stylish atmosphere.  On Thursdays through Saturdays starting at 6 pm, the scene transforms into Market Street Social LIVE – a one-of-a-kind music night featuring the area’s hottest musicians.  As with the rest of Radisson Hotel Corning’s culinary program, Market Street Social utilizes locally-sourced products with fresh ingredients sourced from the surrounding Finger Lakes area to give guests an authentic experience.  The venue offers flexible seating for up to 55 people, an outdoor bar, and a dedicated wait staff prepared to make memorable moments.  Daily happy hours, rotating specials, weekend brunch, and other ongoing promotions paired with live tunes make Market Street Social one of Corning’s most unique and popular outdoor spots.  Reservations are not necessary for events but are accepted by contacting 607.962.5000 ext 127.  

Legally Blonde - The Musical logo
Legally Blonde – The Musical

The M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Season presents
LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL

Friday – Saturday, May 5 – 6, 2023 at 7:30pm


Tickets: $73/$65/$55/$40. Processing and facility maintenance fees apply.
Group Rates available for 10 or more - please inquire.

Visit ClemensCenter.org for more information.


“A high-energy… hymn to the glories of girlishness.” – The New York Times

OMG you guys!!! Legally Blonde – The Musical is coming to the Clemens Center!

Fabulously fun and international award-winning Legally Blonde – The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde – The Musical warms the heart by proving that self-discovery can be way too much fun and hilarious to boot.

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting more serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her ingenuity and charm to get into Harvard too. School begins with endless struggles, but with the help of her new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential, and her true assets, as she sets out to prove herself to the world and make everyone a believer.

Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde – The Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine and, of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser.


Dates/times/programs/protocols subject to change.

RMSC Cumming Nature Center: Heritage Maker Workshops- Intermediate Blacksmithing

BLACKSMITHING

Our ever-popular blacksmithing Heritage Maker workshops are back! Join instructor Jonathan Bernard to learn the art of blacksmithing in small-group, hands-on training sessions at Cumming Nature Center.

Classes for all skill levels will be offered in April & May, ranging from the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing to Advanced Knife-Making courses. Each participant will go home with an object they created during the class.

INTERMEDIATE BLACKSMITHING | $70

Saturday, April 15 | 3pm
Saturday, May 6 | 1pm

Intermediate blacksmithing is a 2-hour class that explores the use of chisels and punches, introduces working with dissimilar thicknesses of metal, and gives students the opportunity to impart their own artistic flare through decorative hammering. Students create a plant hanger with decorative leaf work or a hay penny scroll for ends. Students are required to have either taken the introduction or basic class or have prior experience blacksmithing. All tools and materials are included with registration.

Students are recommended to bring their own safety glasses and wear a long sleeve shirt and jeans for protection. Other safety gear will be available if needed.

REGISTER FOR INTERMEDIATE BLACKSMITHING

Saturday, April 15

3:00PM

Saturday, May 6

1:00PM

RMSC Cumming Nature Center: Heritage Maker Workshops- Beginner Blacksmithing: Fire Poker

BLACKSMITHING

Our ever-popular blacksmithing Heritage Maker workshops are back! Join instructor Jonathan Bernard to learn the art of blacksmithing in small-group, hands-on training sessions at Cumming Nature Center.

Classes for all skill levels will be offered in April & May, ranging from the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing to Advanced Knife-Making courses. Each participant will go home with an object they created during the class.

BEGINNER BLACKSMITHING: FIRE POKER | $70

Saturday, April 15 | 1:00pm
Saturday, May 6 | 10:30am

Beginner blacksmithing is a 2-hour class that builds on the fundamentals course, and introduces students to the challenge of working with thicker metals. Students create a fireplace poker with decorative twists and tapered handle. Students are required to have either taken the introduction class or have prior experience blacksmithing. All tools and materials are included with registration.

Students are recommended to bring their own safety glasses and wear a long sleeve shirt and jeans for protection. Other safety gear will be available if needed.

REGISTER FOR BEGINNER BLACKSMITHING: FIRE POKER

Saturday, April 15

1:00PM

Saturday, May 6

10:30AM

RMSC Cumming Nature Center: Heritage Maker Workshops- Fundamentals of Blacksmithing

BLACKSMITHING

Our ever-popular blacksmithing Heritage Maker workshops are back! Join instructor Jonathan Bernard to learn the art of blacksmithing in small-group, hands-on training sessions at Cumming Nature Center.

Classes for all skill levels will be offered in April & May, ranging from the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing to Advanced Knife-Making courses. Each participant will go home with an object they created during the class.

See the schedule below!

FUNDAMENTALS OF BLACKSMITHING | $60

Saturday, April 15 | 8:30am, 10:30am
Sunday, April 30 | 8:30am, 10:30am
Saturday, May 6 | 8:30am

Learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing in our small-group, hands-on training session. Topics will include learning how to heat with a coal-fired forge and techniques for safe hammer usage. The student will have the choice of creating either a wall hook or bottle opener. This is a 2-hour class. All tools and materials are included with registration.

Students are recommended to bring their own safety glasses and wear a long sleeve shirt and jeans for protection. Other safety gear will be available if needed.

REGISTER FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF BLACKSMITHING

Saturday, April 15

8:30AM

10:30AM

Sunday, April 30

8:30AM

10:30AM

Saturday, May 6

8:30AM

Opening Day at Genesee Country Village & Museum
Opening Day Of The 2023 Season

Mark your calendars for the very first day of our 2023 season!

We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2023! Plan ahead to visit us next season and explore our 19th-century Historic Village, learn about sporting art, fashion, and culture in the John L. Wehle Gallery, enjoy a historic craft beer in the Freight House Pub, hike our nature trails, attend exciting special events, and so much more.

When you visit us on Opening Day, you’ll be able to chat with our knowledgeable costumed interpreters who keep the hearth fires burning, the heirloom gardens flourishing, and the livestock tended. You’ll hear the clanging of the blacksmith’s hammer, smell the aroma of fresh-baked treats, and truly experience life in the 19th century. Interpreters — including cooks and craftspeople — will be demonstrating their talents all day! Wander down to the farm to meet the animals, see what’s cooking at the Pioneer Farmstead, and so much more.

Make sure to visit the John L. Wehle Gallery when you visit on this special weekend to explore “Becoming Gendered: Garment as Gender Artifact,” our brand new exhibition for 2023! And don’t forget, “Duck, Duck, Shoot! The Story of American Waterbirds,” is still on view throughout the 2023 season. 

Enjoy a premier shopping experience when you visit Genesee Country Village & Museum’s Flint Hill Store, located adjacent to the admissions tunnel. From handcrafted goods made right here in the Historic Village, to treats and sweets, Museum apparel, local art, decor, and more, there’s something for everyone in the Flint Hill Store! 
 

Learn more and plan your visit: https://www.gcv.org/event/opening-day-of-the-2023-season/

RMSC Cumming Nature Center: Heritage Maker Workshops- Advanced Blacksmithing

BLACKSMITHING

Our ever-popular blacksmithing Heritage Maker workshops are back! Join instructor Jonathan Bernard to learn the art of blacksmithing in small-group, hands-on training sessions at Cumming Nature Center.

Classes for all skill levels will be offered in April & May, ranging from the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing to Advanced Knife-Making courses. Each participant will go home with an object they created during the class.

ADVANCED BLACKSMITHING | $80

Sunday, April 30 | 3:00pm
Saturday, May 6 | 3:00pm

Advanced blacksmithing introduces the student to the art of knife making using a railroad spike to create the wider form of a skinning blade.  Topics will include the use of the cross peen fuller to draw out the width of the blade as well as quench or case hardening to form a simple working edge.  This 2.5 hour class will test the endurance of a student who has either taken the intermediate class or has prior experience in bladesmithing. All tools and materials are included with registration.

Students are recommended to bring their own safety glasses and wear a long sleeve shirt and jeans for protection. Other safety gear will be available if needed.

REGISTER FOR ADVANCED BLACKSMITHING

Sunday, April 30

3:00PM

Saturday, May 6

3:00PM

Chocolate Tasting
Divanna Chocolates @ FLWC Tasting Bar

Join Divanna Chocolates, located in Rochester NY, at our Tasting Bar on Saturday May 6, 2023 11am to 3pm for a complimentary chocolate tasting.

They will have beautiful Belgian chocolates available for purchase!

wine and herb event
2023 Wine & Herb Event- May Weekend

Drink. Eat. Garden. Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all the food samples along with the matching recipe collection.

As you savor herb-prepared cuisine, you’ll be offered a wine that compliments that dish and be able to take home the recipes, so that you can be the highlight at your next get-together. You’ll also be offered up to 3 additional wine tastings.

  • April 29/30 and May 6/7 from 10am to 5pm, both days
  • 10 participating wineries
  • This event is structured like our pre-2020 events:
    • Select a specific starting winery for you and your friends to start at. (This is where you’ll receive your souvenir wine glass and first potted herb or vegetable plant!)
    • Travel the trail as you please after your first stop, collecting potted herbs or vegetable plants as you go.
    • The ticket is good for BOTH days, so feel free to spread the wineries out over both days or come on just Saturday or just Sunday. (Pro-tip: Sunday tends to be a lighter day, so the wineries won’t be as crowded, which makes for an excellent time to visit and get more one-on-one attention with less waiting.)
  • Groups are limited to 12.
  • Expect diversity. Some wineries will be offering the standard bar tasting while others will be offering a sit-down experience that may take longer. Take your time during the day and enjoy both!

Herbs this year are hot pepper, cilantro, dill, oregano, tomato, parsley, cauliflower, sweet pepper, basil, and Cabbage.

Tickets:

Each ticket is good for the whole weekend to visit each winery once. Single tickets are $95 and couples tickets are $140 (plus tax and service fee) and include:

  • 1 wine and food pairing at each winery, per person
  • 3 additional wine tastings per winery, per person
  • 1 potted herb or vegetable plant per ticket (1 for a single ticket, 1 for a single DD ticket, and 1 for a couples ticket)
  • 1 recipe collection per ticket
  • 1 souvenir wine glass per person

Discounted designated driver tickets are also available. The DD gets all the same perks as a regular ticket, minus the wine. They also get a DD travel mug, rather than a wine glass. $45 for a single (plus tax and service fee).

Coffee provided by Cobblestone Coffee Roasters

Event Date Between
End Date (field_event_end_date)
14
May 2023
Join us as we dig through the stacks in our wine library and sample some older vintages.
4760 West Lake Road
5:00pm
(315)-789-9538
14
May 2023
Mother's Day Dinner at the Clarion Inn Elmira May 14, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
760 E Water St
10:00 a.m.
(607)-734-0402
14
May 2023
On Sunday, May 14th from 11 am to 2 pm, all mothers will be given carnations while honored at a jubilant Mother’s Day brunch inside Radisson Corning.
125 Denison Pkwy E
14
May 2023
Bring your portable stitching projects every Sunday and join fellow local makers. All skill levels welcome. Get there early to grab the best rocking chair!  Every Sunday 1-4 PM
38 W Market St
1:00 PM
(607)-654-7383
15
May 2023
Thru
31
Oct 2023
Follow the Trail to Rabbit Row Yarns & Haberdashery Experience the Vibrant NY Fiber Community
38 W Market St
(607)-654-7383
17
May 2023
Live Music Series every Wednesday Music from 6-9 pm. BOGO Happy Hour from 5 to 6 pm. Cafe Toscana open until 8 pm.
3440 Rt 96a
5 pm
(315)-719-0000
17
May 2023
Thru
21
May 2023
Discover the extraordinarily creative talents of more than 2,000 local students on display at this year's Annual Student Art Show at The Corning Museum of Glass.
1 Museum Way
(607)-937-5371
18
May 2023
Bring your worn items and your creativity to delve into visible mending techniques and revive your wardrobe. Thursday evenings 6:30 - 8 PM
38 W Market St
6:30 pm
(607)-654-7383
18
May 2023
Thru
20
May 2023
May 18 – Sam Swanson, May 19 – Blue Eyed Soul, May 20 – Brian Huges
125 Denison Pkwy E
(607)-962-5000
18
May 2023
Thru
27
May 2023
Taughannock Falls, near Trumansburg, NY and north of Ithaca along the west shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region, has long been boasted to be the tallest waterfall east of the Rockies.
PEGASYS Community Media Center (not open to the public), 612 W. Green Street
9 pm Thursdays, 3 pm Fridays, 9 am Saturdays, both weeks