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May in Rochester (New York)
May in Rochester (New York)
360 | 365 Film Festival (formerly Rochester High Falls International Film Festival), . 2-7 May 2012. It may not be Cannes, or even Toronto, but Rochester's annual film festival has its own niche and charm. Appropriately for the home of both George Eastman and Susan B. Anthony, Rochester's film festival focuses on the achievements of female filmmakers and actresses and each year awards The Susan B. Anthony "Failure is Impossible" Award. The festival runs for six days in the spring. Most of the films are shown at the historic Little Theatre on East Avenue, but other venues get into the act as well. Admission prices vary. �
Imagine RIT, Lomb Memorial Dr, Henrietta (Jefferson Rd (Rt 252) to RIT campus), . First Sa in May (5 May 2012) 10AM-5PM. Rochester Institute of Technology's innovation and creativity festival showcases what happens "when the left brain and right brain collide," featuring hundreds of student projects from every corner of the university. Robotics, music, sign language, virtual reality, ecology, and weird science are just a few of the many subject areas covered; in fact, most of the projects take elements from multiple disciplines and combine them in innovative ways. Plenty of food, hands-on exhibits, and kids' activities make for an unbeatable value for a day out. Free. �
Lilac Festival, Highland Park (Sa Su: Park at MCC, 1000 E Henrietta Rd, Brighton), ( ), . Mid-May (11-20 May 2011). For ten days every May, Rochester's flagship festival celebrates the community?and its flowers?in beautiful Highland Park, designed by renowned landscaper Frederick Law Olmsted. The park's world-famous lilac collection was started by horticulturist John Dunbar in 1892 with 20 varieties. Today, over 500 varieties of lilacs cover 22 of Highland Park's 155 acres. The usual summer festival staples are all here, such as kiddie rides and food vendors, but also tons of activities for kids, a parade, a craft show, a festival-sponsored 5K race, and a packed schedule of music and entertainment. You can even buy Highland Lilac perfume! Free. �
Zoo Brew, Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul St (Rt 104 to Clinton Ave; follow signs for zoo), ☎ +1 585 336-7200, . 5:30PM-9PM 27 May 2011 (also 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 12 Aug, 9 Sep). Enjoy live music, drink beer and wine, socialize, and enjoy other activities among the animals of the zoo. Ages 21 and up only. $8. �
Roc City Rib Fest, Ontario Beach Park, ☎ 1-888-ROC-BBQ8, . Late May. An annual BBQ competition with plenty of music and kids activities surrounding it. Lots of food available, too (most of it barbecued or grilled), although you won't be sampling the competition dishes. $5/day, $10/weekend; under 12 free. Food extra. �
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