Name: Anomaly: The Rochester Genre Film Festival
Start: 2026-11-11
End: 2026-11-15

NOTION is the brainchild of Bonnie Miguel, a Creative Director/Graphic Designer for over 25 years who is dedicated to the Rochester creative community. With her studio here in Pittsford for seven years, Bonnie thought it was perfect opportunity to provide local makers an outlet to make their amazing creations available to the public in this quaint little shop. Everything is either handmade here in Rochester or is vintage from days gone by. Looking for that unique gift for someone? NOTION has just the perfect thing, from wood and pottery creations to jewelry, a huge card selection and so many other unique items that are regularly being added to each week. Stop in and find just the perfect thing, and SUPPORT LOCAL!

NOTION

Cleo + Kin is a boutique lifestyle shop in the heart of Pittsford. The shop offers a wide selection of goods from women's clothing to home decor and baby gifts. Shop owner, Brenna, is also a maker of minimalist handcrafted jewelry and home fragrances. In addition to the goods she creates for the shop, she focuses on sourcing sustainable, independent brands and women run businesses. Her vision for Cleo + Kin is to create a welcoming and uplifting space that is filled with all the things she love to share with people. The shop will also be rolling out some creative classes and workshops later on this year, lead by Brenna as well as other local makers in the Rochester area.

Cleo + Kin Boutique Gift Shop

Good Smoke BBQ was founded in 2006 in a bid to destroy the competition in our first KCBS Professional BBQ Competition. Well we didn't destroy the competition but we did ignite a love affair with barbecue and a need to perfect every aspect of our cooking. We have been lucky to have had many successes on the BBQ circuit these past years and look forward to continuing to feed our customers in the restaurant, through takeout and catering orders. Founded by Rochester natives Brian and Kelly Wemett.

Good Smoke BBQ

Carbone's Pizzeria is a family-owned business with locations in Greece, North Greece and Hilton. It all began when a family relative, Domenic Carbone, who opened the very first Carbone's in Buffalo in 1978, suggested our family go into the pizza business. After careful thought and consideration, we opened our first location on Dewey Avenue in 1984. We were the first to bring to our area the popular pizza and wing combinations we call PAKS and are also the original home of Pizza Nite specials! Carbone's uses only the finest ingredients for our brick oven baked pizzas, mouthwatering subs, and original buffalo style chicken wings. Our dough and sauce are made fresh daily on the premises and our wings are always fresh, never frozen. Call Carbone's today, it's worth the trip!

Carbone's Pizzeria Dewey Avenue

Carbone's Pizzeria Hilton

Carbone's Pizzeria North Greece

Rochester By Water is a nonprofit organization that connects the community and visitors to Rochester's historic waterways through authentic, guided boat experiences and educational programs. Founded in 1991, RBW operates the iconic Sam Patch replica packet boat on the Erie Canal in Pittsford and the new modern yacht Riverie in downtown Rochester. Sam Patch features the signature canal experience of passing through a century old lock. Riverie cruises the Genesee River and Erie Canal, and provides a magical view of urban wildlife and the city skyline. Sam Patch and Riverie offer a wide spectrum of entertainment and education options for families, businesses, schools, and organizations. Themed cruises include live music, birding, guest experts, arts & culture, Erie Canal and Rochester history, and environmental science. Snacks and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available for purchase. Online cruise booking is open now at rochesterbywater.org/cruises. Cruises range from $30 to $50 per adult with discounts for seniors, military/veterans, and students from 4-21 years old. Infants to 3 years old are free. Both vessels hold approximately 40 passengers and are available for private charters for celebrations, corporate events, and educational programs. For information on charters, visit our private Charters page: rochesterbywater.org/private-charters and fill out an inquiry form.

Sam Patch Tour Boat

Offering up to 2,500 square feet of open, uninterrupted floor space for customized and versatile layouts. University Gallery is the blank canvas that can bring a customer's vision alive. The open area is clear, allows for freedom of planning, and unburdened possibilities • Able to accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated meal, 200 guests with lecture-style seating, and 250 guests for a standing reception • Versatile space accommodating dinners, luncheons, award ceremonies, open houses, board meetings, receptions, conferences, or academic lectures • Audio Visual equipment is available on-site for various media and presentation needs.

University Gallery

The Campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is home to multiple top-end collegiate sports facilities and premier venues. With a large field house, competition pool, multiple arenas, and luxury event spaces the University Arenas venues can accommodate a wide array of sporting events and high-end events. University Arenas is comprised of the Godon Field House, the Gene Polisseni Center, the Lobozzo Alumni House, Tait Preserve and the University Gallery. The Gordon Field House is a 160,000 square foot center that includes a 60,000 square floor field/event venue, an aquatic center for competition and recreation, a fully equipped fitness center, and meeting space. The Gene Polisseni Center is a 112,400 square foot multi-purpose facility seats a capacity crowd of 4,300 fans which includes an ice rink, the RIT Athletic Hall of Fame, luxury suites, club longue, and concessions. Also, the Gene Polisseni Center is home to the university’s Division I Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams. The Joseph M. Lobozzo Alumni House is an impressive space with eye-catching design, high-end technology, and top-of-the-line comfort and amenities. Available for RIT campus use and the outside community, the House is an ideal space to host intimate gatherings or spacious events of up to 120 people. The University Gallery features curated exhibitions that showcase the work of professional alumni, faculty, esteemed national and international artists and designers. The University Gallery can accommodate events up to 150 people in seated for a meal or 200 people for lecture style seating. While Tait Preserve is only open to RIT community members and their guests. The preserve sits on 170-acres with a 60-acre lake and is RIT’s premier destination for special events, academic research and agricultural production. Featuring the stunning Leenhouts Lodge and a beautiful landscape of hills, forests and water, the Tait Preserve provides unique opportunities for the RIT Community to engage with the natural world.

University Venues at RIT

Savor classic American cuisine in a casual and comfortable setting.

Images Restaurant & Bar

Rochester, NY, is the third-largest metropolitan area in New York State, nestled along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. With a proud sports tradition, Rochester is home to iconic teams like the Rochester Red Wings (MiLB), Rochester Americans (AHL), Rochester Knighthawks (NLL), and Flower City Union (NPSL). Our vibrant sports culture thrives across all levels, from youth clubs and high schools to elite collegiate programs, creating a strong, year-round foundation for athletic excellence.

The Rochester NY Sports Commission champions Monroe County through the power of sports tourism. By attracting championships, invitationals, and tournaments across a wide range of disciplines, we help fuel the region’s economy and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Each year, Rochester welcomes a growing roster of sporting events, showcasing our top-tier facilities, supportive community, and dedication to teamwork on and off the field.

We invite event organizers, rights holders, and sports professionals to discover why Rochester and Monroe County are ideal destinations for your next competition or tournament. Let’s play in Rochester!

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Anomaly - The Rochester Genre Film Festival, an eccentric film festival brought to life right in the heart of Rochester NY, delightfully passionate about sharing, supporting, and advocating for genre movies.  
  
We work year round to discover the best independent horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action, and truly indescribable feature-length and short films to share with our amazing audience. We showcase films during our main festival weekend, at special events year-round, and also on our bi-weekly podcast, to keep the genre film spirit alive.

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