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The Lilac Festival is one blooming festival. Martha Stewart has been to this 10-day extravaganza held at Highland Park in Rochester, the only one of its kind in North America. Green thumbed festival growers are awe inspired by the magnificent collection of more than 500 varieties of lilacs blooming on over 1,200 bushes.

Immerse yourself in the world of art at the Memorial Art Gallery, housed at the University of Rochester. Stroll along the gallery walls to view a panorama of art, spanning 5,000 years and reflecting 11,000 works from rare antiquities to contemporary masterpieces. Pop into The Gallery Store to bring home art from community artists, handmade jewelry, and other artful items.

Come see masterful modern dance entertainment at Garth Fagan Dance in Rochester. The world-renowned dance troupe is led by the artistic vision of founding choreographer Garth Fagan. Enjoy seeing the challenges of the human spirit come to life on stage through a dance troupe that has performed around the world.

Climb the walls at Rock Ventures, the premiere indoor rock climbing recreation and fitness center for adults and kids. Get your grip on 18,000 square feet of space loaded with miles of indoor high and low rope's course for you to traverse on ropes, ladders, cables, poles, and platforms. Get ready to get solid as a rock!