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RPO Under the Stars

Fri July 7, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Thank You to Everyone Who Joined Us!

Photos by Allison McDonald


Join us for a memorable night of music under the open skies with the full Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. The City of Rochester’s RPO Under the Stars is a free outdoor concert produced in collaboration with Downtown Definitely Events.

The RPO’s Centennial Summer Season kicks off with RPO Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik conducting this FREE concert featuring symphonic jazz hits alongside original compositions. RPO trumpeter Herb Smith will star as featured soloist, playing scorching solos on a program with selections from Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, and Rochester’s own Cab Calloway. What better way to swing into summer than with the RPO?

No tickets are required. Bring a blanket and chairs. Grounds open at 5:30 p.m. with food and drinks available for purchase.

The evening of music starts at 6:30 p.m. with Mike Gladstone and Rob Smith of Junkyardfieldtrip.

RPO Under the Stars is presented by the City of Rochester in partnership with Downtown Definitely, a new series of free events and activities produced by the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC) to bring the community together and shine the light on downtown with great new experiences.

No pets, alcohol, or bicycles are allowed at Parcel 5 during the event. If attendees bring a bicycle they are encouraged to lock it up outside the event grounds. For the safety and security of all, all bags, purses, backpacks, lawn chairs, etc will be searched upon entry. Individuals 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or an adult 25 years or older. An adult will only be allowed to accompany up to two unrelated youth. Valid photo ID is required. Adults must accompany minors at all times.

Food and Drinks

Activities

Sidewalk astronomy will be set up with telescopes for anyone to use to look up at the night sky courtesy of the Rochester Museum and Science Center.

Download and share our RPO Under the Stars flyer

About the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has been committed toenriching and inspiring our community through the art of music since its origins in 1922. The RPO presents approximately 150 concerts and broadcasts a year, serving up to 170,000 people through ticketed events, education and community engagement activities, and concerts in schools and community centers throughout the region. Music Director Andreas Delfs joins the ranks of former notable RPO music directors, including Erich Leinsdorf, David Zinman, Mark Elder, and Conductor Laureate Christopher Seaman. The RPO reaches more than 15,000 youth through its specific education programs.

About Mike Gladstone and Rob Smith of Junkyardfieldtrip

Formed at the beginning of 2014, Junkyardfieldtrip was originally put together as a songwriting vehicle for Mike Gladstone and Rob Smith. After adding one of western NY’s top rhythm sections (Emmett Ientilucci and Don Torpy), the band started playing acoustic shows around the Rochester, NY area. Eventually, the band started writing and playing more electric material. Over the last few years, Junkyardfieldtrip has quickly become one of the region’s most in-demand, eclectic bands, being nominated by City Newspaper’s Best of Rochester award for best band.

PARKING

RPO Under the Stars does not operate any parking but there are many surface lots and ramp parking garages conveniently located near the event. Metered on-street parking is free after 6 p.m. Please read the signs and only park in legal spots. Midtown Garage off of Clinton and Broad St has a 6 ft. clearance and the entrance is directly across the street from Tower 280. Rates are $2 for the first 2 hours and an additional $2 for each hour or a fraction of an hour after that. From the Midtown Garage, an exit stairwell leads straight to Parcel 5 on Andrew Langston Way.

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Accelerating a more vibrant and inclusive downtown community within the Greater Rochester, NY, region, Rochester Downtown Development Corporation and the City of Rochester are committed to Greater ROC.

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Details

Date:
Fri July 7, 2023
Time:
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Organizer

Downtown Definitely Events
Phone:
585-546-6920
Email:
info@downtowndefinitely.com

Venue

Parcel 5
285 E Main St
Rochester, NY 14604 United States
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Downtown Definitely Events Partners