Events

Where We Live

WXXI joins George Eastman House in celebrating the City of Rochester's 175 Anniversary with a new exhibition, Where We Live. The Eastman invites Rochester to share a photo, and a story about living in Rochester. And, on Saturday, June 27 and Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WXXI will videotape stories at the Eastman to air on WXXI-TV when the exhibit launches this fall. To learn morea about the exhibit, visit eastmanhouse.org. For details on how to make your reservation to be part of the taping Saturday, June 27 or July 25, visit http://www.eastmanhouse.org/contribute/video.php.

StoryCorps is coming to Rochester on July 2

Log on to WXXI.org/storycorps to learn more.

Hochstein at High Falls

Lunch, lounge, and listen! Visit High Falls Thursdays at 12:15 June 4 through July 16 (excluding July 2) this summer to hear great – FREE – local musical talent! Classical 91.5 host Chris Van Hof will be introducing the performances, which include light classical, jazz, Latin, folk and dance music, and will run approximately 30 minutes in length. Bring your lunch, a lounge chair and enjoy the music.

What:  Hochstein at High Falls in partnership with WXXI and the High Falls Business Improvement District

 When:  Thursdays at 12:15 June 4 – July 16 (excluding July 2)

 Where: Granite Mills Park near the Pont de Rennes Bridge and Jimmy Mac’s Bar and Grill

Musical performances by: Classics Go to the Movies with string quartet Elena Herman and Elizabeth Fino-Radin, violin, Joanne Lowe, viola, and Tim Nowak, cello. (7/9) and Connie Deming (7/16)

Sponsors: The series is sponsored by City Blue Imaging Services, Creator’s Hands, HUNT Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, John Meyers Photography, LaBella Associates, Mills at High Falls, Norry Management Corporation, Phoenix Graphics, Roberts Communications and Ward Norris law firm.

For more information visit www.highfalls.us or call Erin Cassano at Hochstein, (585) 454-4596 x31.

WXXI Speaking of Women's Health Conference 2009

September 17, 2009 - Rochester Riverside Convention Center

One-day ticket sale: Thursday, July 23, 2009

To become a sponsor of this event, contact:
Robin Stone, Asst. VP of Sales and Marketing at 585-258-0221

To learn more about the conference, call 585-258-0200

Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest Winners

16th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest (K-3)

The contest encourages and recognizes children in kindergarten through third grade, to share stories they create - using their words and pictures.

Check out this year's winners.

WXXI Tour

Take off the rose colored glasses and come in to WXXI to see what goes on behind the scenes. You can see where all your favorite WXXI shows are made. Did you know that WXXI broadcasts more than just WXXI-TV 21 (cable 11) and Classical 91.5? It’s true. You can see how all of our stations record and broadcast into your home. From master control to the studios, you have the opportunity to see it all. Reserve a spot in a WXXI station tour by calling 585-258-0200.