ROC The City With Hope

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09/03/2026

Calling Rochester, NY businesses šŸ“£
This is your sign, put yourself out there in the comments! And if you donā€™t own a business, read through the comments and see if thereā€™s a new one for you to support! šŸ«¶šŸ»

A rising tide lifts all ships, the more comments and engagement, the more these businesses will get seen! šŸš¢ šŸ›„ļø šŸš¤ šŸ›¶ šŸ›³ļø

09/02/2026

A Secret Speakeasy in the Rochester, NY area
(This is not sponsored)

A little birdie just told me that reservations are open again. I just made mine but there were only 3 dates left in October! September was already fully booked.

Visit delandonmain.com and click the šŸ– (Iā€™ve already said too much!)

Get ready to rock for a cause! šŸŽøI'll be emceeing at United Way LIVE at ANTHOLOGY! A high-energy battle of the bands feat...
09/02/2026

Get ready to rock for a cause! šŸŽø

I'll be emceeing at United Way LIVE at ANTHOLOGY! A high-energy battle of the bands featuring talented musicians from local workplaces, all performing to raise funds for United Way programs like the Dolly Parton Imagination Library-Rochester Chapter.

By day, they're professionals in finance, law, banking, and housing. By night, they're rock stars. Employees from ESL Federal Credit Union, Genesee Regional Bank, Bond, Schoeneck & King, and PathStone will take the stage at Anthology to compete for the crowd's support while helping United Way reach its fundraising goal.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music, friendly competition, Dolly tributes, raffle baskets, event merch, fundraising challenges, and plenty of funā€”all while making a difference for local children and families.

Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-way-live-tickets-1992170726270?aff=oddtdtcreator

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09/02/2026

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Is your event missing from this list?! Head to the link in my bio to secure your space for next week!

Hop Harvest Festival: Bines & Vines
Saturday, September 5, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Genesee Country Village & Museum

Bring the whole family to learn about the importance of this timeless crop to New York State, and how harvest time brought communities together. Join in on the harvest with our costumed interpreters in the Hop Yard, visit our historic kitchens to smell 19th-century food cooked with ale and yeast, enjoy live music, German dancing, and food and beverage samples, and experience the historic importance of harvest time.

Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour
Friday, September 11, 7:00 PM
Kodak Center

Brad Williamsā€™ latest stand-up special, Starfish, has racked up over 7.5 million YouTube views, fueling his rise as one of comedyā€™s most original voices. Currently selling out theaters worldwide, Bradā€™s high-energy shows blend razor-sharp punchlines with fearless personal storytelling. An accomplished actor and the first stand-up to headline a Cirque du Soleil show, Bradā€™s comedy connects, inspires, and leaves audiences roaring.

WISH YOU WERE HERE: PHILIP MONTGOMERY
Wednesday, September 16, 6:00 PM
Dryden Theatre

Philip Montgomery chronicles the complexities of American life, with both its conflict and community. His images speak to an America in a constant state of transition. Montgomery is a regular contributor to The New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker.

Over the Edge Rappelling Event
Thursday, September 17, Noon
Hyatt Regency, 125 E Main Street, Rochester

Experience the thrill of going Over the Edge! Rappel down one of Rochesterā€™s tallest buildings in this unforgettable fundraiser. Challenge yourself, conquer heights, and raise funds supporting the people and programs of The Arc of Monroe and The Arc Ontario. Visit arcmonroe.org/overtheedge to learn more!

40 Fingers Concert
Friday, October 2, 7:00 PM
Beston Hall at Nazareth University in Pittsford, NY

Italian guitar quartet 40 FINGERS brings its virtuosic musicianship to Beston Hall, reimagining iconic rock and pop hits alongside beloved

09/01/2026

Animals of the Genesee Country Village & Museum

*not sponsored* this was not all of the animals, just who I caught quickly while escorting a tour through the museum!

Oxen, sheep, a pig, and two baby Oxen! šŸ‚ šŸ‘ šŸ– šŸ‚

If youā€™ve been to the museum, whatā€™s your favorite section?!

08/31/2026

This was my first time at the New York State Fair, we always drove by the fairgrounds on our final camping trip of the summer at the thousand islands.

I keep telling myself Iā€™m not afraid of heights, got up on this skyline and continued to have to take deep breaths the entire time šŸ˜… does the fear of heights emerge as you get older? I donā€™t ever remember being bothered by it!

When I went to college, I graduated with my bachelorā€™s a semester early exclusively so I could move to Alaska for the su...
08/31/2026

When I went to college, I graduated with my bachelorā€™s a semester early exclusively so I could move to Alaska for the summer cruising season. I graduated in December 2019 (so you can imagine how that went!)

Before I was accepted at George Mason University, I had also applied to cruise ships because I had my Associates already. I said whoever I heard back from first is what I would do! I was accepted to GMU and offered a position in activities for a cruise in Australia on the same dayā€¦ I grew up in Henrietta, went to MCC, so Australia being the literal farthest corner on the planet from where Iā€™d spent my whole life? It was a difficult decision. And, I was going to have to leave for Australia with barely 2 weeks notice. And in those 2 weeks I wasnā€™t just having goodbye parties, I was needing to schedule doctors appts to get updated vaccinations and make sure I was okay to travel across the world for an extended period of time šŸ˜… As you may have guessed, I stuck with moving to Virginia first.

When I told people I was studying tourism, I was told by many I could only be a travel agent and that I probably wouldnā€™t even use my degree. Iā€™m very thankful to continue to prove people wrong about how I utilize it all the time, here in Rochester, NY. šŸš¢šŸ’•

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08/30/2026

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And Concerts at Beston Hall at Nazareth University

Make sure your business is featured in the next edition of ā€œBusinesses to Check Out Around Rochesterā€ by heading to the link in my bio or www.ROCthecitywithHope.com

08/29/2026

Not sponsored - last nightā€™s ā€œHarvesting Hope Galaā€ at Homesteads for Hope

When picking out audio for this video, I heard this clip of Dolly and felt it matched the mission and feeling of Homesteads for Hope perfectly.

I would be lying if I said I wasnā€™t crying throughout dinner šŸ„²šŸ„¹ if you havenā€™t been or havenā€™t heard Homesteads for Hope, itā€™s on Manitou Road on the Erie Canal. An inclusive farm built for people with developmental disabilities (and then everyone else is also welcome) built to be truly inclusive.

You can support Homesteads for Hope by attending live music on Thursdays, stopping at their farm store, doing a flower u-pick (I have a video of us doing the flower u-pick on my page if you scroll back!), or you can purchase a membership to enjoy those Adirondack chairs and kayak on the Canal!

Their next expansion? They want to build inclusive housing. The work continues!

08/28/2026

Ad - The New York State Fair is happening NOW - Monday, September 7 (Labor Day!)

There are so many ways to celebrate New York Dairy at the State Fair, from 25 cent glasses of milk to the 800 lb butter sculpture made with New York State Butter! Learn more at nysfair.ny.gov and plan your visit today!

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