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Exciting events and experiences happening this month in Rochester.
Bill Kirchen’s Honky Tonk Holiday Show
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NOTE - Tickets are taken off sale on the day of the event, but admission may still be purchased at the door. Bill Kirchen and his Silent Knights will make a stop on their annual Honky Tonk Holiday Tour at Lovin Cup on Monday 12/1, Featured is a sleigh-full of rarely heard holiday numbers from the blues, rock n roll and honky tonk bags: Silent Surfin Night, Truckin Trees for Christmas, Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin, and more. But be ye not afraid, therell be so much more than holiday songs of questionable taste; you can count on a truckload of dieselbilly classics, rockers, and country weepers to take the edge off the holiday fuss. So mark your calendars and check em twice - Santa Claus is back in town! Kirchen is touring with his all-star Texas guys - Jack Saunders on bass and Rick Richards on drums. About Bill Kirchen As a founding father of the proto-Americana group Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen, Bill Kirchen wrought a diesel-fueled guitar hook that drove their hit Hot Rod Lincoln into the Top 10 nationwide. Kirchen went on to the Grammys where he was nominated for Best Country Instrumental in 2001. He has recorded with Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Dan Hicks, Maria Muldaur, Hoyt Axton, Hazel Dickens, Gene Vincent and Link Wray, and has toured the world as guitarist with Cody, Nick Lowe, Hoyt Axton and Emmylou Harris. Bill Kirchen was inducted into the Hall Of Fame of the Washington DC Wammie Music Awards in 2001, alongside Dave Grohl and John Phillip Sousa. He joined a remarkable list of prior inductees including Bo Diddly, Duke Ellington, Ruth Brown, Marvin Gaye, Patsy Cline, Shirley Horn, Emmylou Harris, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady. Doors @ 6pm | $30 ADV / $35 DOSShow @ 7-10pm
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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
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Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a simpler time and make memories your family will cherish forever. Celebrate the season with America?s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky?s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget. Get tickets today!
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A Peter White Christmas
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Rochester Americans vs Utica Comets
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Amerks Shoot Twice in Attack End (109-121) 100 Level-Row J & Up is Above Glass Doors: 1 Hour Prior to Game Call Amerks for Season Packs 585-454-5335
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A Christmas Carol
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Straight No Chaser
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Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Men's Basketball vs. Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne Mens Basketball
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Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
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The Anime Night Before Christmas
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After Dark & Mosh Retirement PresentTHE ANIME NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMASfeaturing Shadow Realm: The Anime Live BandLocal Vendors! Cosplay Exhibition! Live Anime Cover Band!Age Restriction: 18+ Admitted with IDDelivery Delay: Tickets will be digitally delivered 2 days prior to the event.
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RIT Tigers Men's Hockey vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Hockey
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A Christmas Carol
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"Same Holiday Show, Different Title!"
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TICKETS GO ON SALE ON HALLOWEEN (10/31) @ 2PM!STANDING ROOM ADMISSION IS FREE FOR CHILDREN 10 & UNDER.ANYONE WHO REQUIRES A SEAT MUST PURCHASE A SEATED TICKET.THERE WILL BE A KIDS CARPET NEAR THE FRONT OF STAGE FOR KIDS TO ENJOY THE SHOW WE SUGGEST BUYING AN LCT SEAT IF YOUD LIKE TO SIT NEAR THEM!Lovin Cup is proud to present... Same Holiday Show, Different Title!Its the annual holiday show that youve all come to know and love... OR IS IT?? Could it be a DIFFERENT heartwarming tale about woodland creatures who enter a talent contest in hopes of using the prize money to afford gifts for each other?? We cant make any promises one way or another, but theres only one way to find out... Come and see the show! Featuring members of Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Mikaela Davis & Southern Star, The Moho Collective, The Ruckus Juice Jug Stompers, Harpeth Rising and more!About the band...Every year, for one weekend, an all-star lineup of musicians from several different bands come together to pay homage to a beloved holiday classic with an interactive performance of all its music, along with songs from other related films. Each year this family just keeps growing as more and more fans come out to share in their love of this magical music!
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A Christmas Carol
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"Same Holiday Show, Different Title!"
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TICKETS GO ON SALE ON HALLOWEEN (10/31) @ 2PM!STANDING ROOM ADMISSION IS FREE FOR CHILDREN 10 & UNDER.ANYONE WHO REQUIRES A SEAT MUST PURCHASE A SEATED TICKET.THERE WILL BE A KIDS CARPET NEAR THE FRONT OF STAGE FOR KIDS TO ENJOY THE SHOW WE SUGGEST BUYING AN LCT SEAT IF YOUD LIKE TO SIT NEAR THEM!Lovin Cup is proud to present... Same Holiday Show, Different Title!Its the annual holiday show that youve all come to know and love... OR IS IT?? Could it be a DIFFERENT heartwarming tale about woodland creatures who enter a talent contest in hopes of using the prize money to afford gifts for each other?? We cant make any promises one way or another, but theres only one way to find out... Come and see the show! Featuring members of Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Mikaela Davis & Southern Star, The Moho Collective, The Ruckus Juice Jug Stompers, Harpeth Rising and more!About the band...Every year, for one weekend, an all-star lineup of musicians from several different bands come together to pay homage to a beloved holiday classic with an interactive performance of all its music, along with songs from other related films. Each year this family just keeps growing as more and more fans come out to share in their love of this magical music!
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A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin: Home Alone 35th Anniversay
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Relive the iconic scenes and heartwarming moments from Home Alone on the big screen, and then dive deep into the behind-the-scenes stories and insights with Macaulay Culkin himself. Hear about his experiences on set, his favorite memories from filming, and his take on why this movie has become such a beloved holiday classic. Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply love the holiday spirit, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all. Mark your calendars, grab your tickets and ALL of your kids and join us for an evening of laughter, memories, and inspiration with Home Alone: A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin. The use of cameras, video recording devices, and mobile phones for photography or video recording during the event is strictly prohibited. Violators will have recorded content deleted from their devices.
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Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Womens Basketball vs. Cleveland State Vikings Womens Basketball
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"Same Holiday Show, Different Title!"
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TICKETS GO ON SALE ON HALLOWEEN (10/31) @ 2PM!STANDING ROOM ADMISSION IS FREE FOR CHILDREN 10 & UNDER.ANYONE WHO REQUIRES A SEAT MUST PURCHASE A SEATED TICKET.THERE WILL BE A KIDS CARPET NEAR THE FRONT OF STAGE FOR KIDS TO ENJOY THE SHOW WE SUGGEST BUYING AN LCT SEAT IF YOUD LIKE TO SIT NEAR THEM!Lovin Cup is proud to present... Same Holiday Show, Different Title!Its the annual holiday show that youve all come to know and love... OR IS IT?? Could it be a DIFFERENT heartwarming tale about woodland creatures who enter a talent contest in hopes of using the prize money to afford gifts for each other?? We cant make any promises one way or another, but theres only one way to find out... Come and see the show! Featuring members of Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Mikaela Davis & Southern Star, The Moho Collective, The Ruckus Juice Jug Stompers, Harpeth Rising and more!About the band...Every year, for one weekend, an all-star lineup of musicians from several different bands come together to pay homage to a beloved holiday classic with an interactive performance of all its music, along with songs from other related films. Each year this family just keeps growing as more and more fans come out to share in their love of this magical music!
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Rochester Dance Company presents The Nutcracker
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Accessible seating is available on the main floor in floor section 3 and 4, rows 4, 6, 9, 12 & 15.
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A Christmas Carol
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