News Release – City of Rochester Kicks Off Free RPO Around the Town Ensemble Series Tomorrow

City of Rochester 

News Release

(Monday, July 10, 2023) – The City of Rochester and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) will once again produce the free “Around the Town” concert series throughout the city this summer. The first “Around the Town” concert takes place at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 11 at the Maplewood Rose Garden Pavilion, 24 Driving Park Ave.

 
“The RPO Around the Town concerts bring world-class, classical music right into our backyards,” said Mayor Malik D. Evans. “I’m proud to continue the City’s longstanding support of the RPO to provide these free, family-friendly, outdoor concerts. I encourage friends, families and neighbors to come out and experience some of the best of Rochester’s musical talent.”

 
The free concerts run every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. from July 11 through Aug. 1. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chair or a blanket. The concerts are made possible by generous sponsors and the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Association, the Park Avenue Neighbors and Park Avenue Merchants Association, the Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance, and the Maplewood Neighborhood Association.

The full schedule of 6:30 p.m. concerts is as follows:

  • Tuesday, July 11: Maplewood Rose Garden Pavilion, 24 Driving Park Ave.

  • Tuesday, July 18: Park Avenue Green (Park & Barrington).

  • Tuesday, July 25: Susan B. Anthony Square, 31 Madison St.

  • Tuesday, Aug. Northeast Neighborhood Service Center lawn, 500 Norton St.


Learn more at CityofRochester.gov/AroundTownConcerts.


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The Administration of Mayor Malik D. Evans strives to create a safe, equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone. Guided by the Administration’s Mission, Vision and Values and the principles of the “Rochester 2034” comprehensive plan, City employees are committed to providing exceptional customer service, transparent stewardship, and collaborative leadership to foster a vibrant community that empowers personal, professional and generational growth for all who live, work or play in the city of Rochester.

 

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