Preservation Awards & Annual Meeting - Sunday, November 12th

REMINDER: The Landmark Society’s 2023 Preservation Awards and Annual Meeting will take place at the Rochester Academy of Medicine on Sunday, November 12th at 3:00pm. This year’s awards will honor twelve individuals and organizations in our nine-county area that have made outstanding efforts in the field of preservation. Attendees will be the first to hear about this year’s awardees, which include longstanding local businesses, hardworking homeowners, committed congregations, and a multi-million dollar rehabilitation of one of our area’s most significant buildings.

The event will begin with a brief business meeting and will include light refreshments. Landmark Society members are encouraged to attend. Non-members are welcome!

Annual Jubilee - Friday, December 1st

Tickets on sale through November 17th.

This year’s Landmark Society Annual Jubilee will take place at Rochester’s only Boutique Urban Inn, The Inn on Broadway, located at 26 Broadway on Friday, December 1st, 6pm.

Designed by architect Leon Stern, The Inn on Broadway was originally built in 1929 as the third location for the University Club of Rochester. The building has since been beautifully restored into the Inn as it stands today. A 25-room Urban Inn where modern luxury meets historic charm is surely a tribute to the city’s prestigious history that exudes the glamour and grandeur of the Flower City.

As in past years, the Jubilee will offer an assortment of silent auction experiences to bid on, hors d’ oeuvres, plated dinner and dessert provided by Tournedos, which has become Rochester’s premier steakhouse. The evening’s live musical entertainment will feature The Bob Sneider Trio with accomplished guest flutist and Landmark Society Trustee, Tim Forster, and world class singer Madeline Forster.

Don’t miss this special event to celebrate with us!

RoCo Member Show - Landmark Award

This year marks the 33rd Annual Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) Member Exhibition, which continues to be one of the region’s most significant and beloved visual art exhibitions. Last year’s show featured nearly 400 artists, and 55 of them gave public artist talks. Additionally, the economic impact of the exhibition was significant with over $17,000 paid to local artists!

RoCo invites artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork and participate in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. All entries will be exhibited and eligible for numerous cash awards. Artwork will be accepted November 3rd-5th.

This year’s Landmark Award, sponsored by The Landmark Society, celebrates creativity in the realm of preservation, community development, and the diversity of Rochester’s neighborhoods.

Visit the RoCo website for more details.

Image courtesy of Rochester Contemporary Art Center.

Coat Drive with AIA Rochester

AIA Rochester is having a Coat Drive to benefit Rochester City Schools.  Bring new (preferred) or like new items to Warner Castle (5 Castle Park in Rochester) or to any of the following events:

• Landmark Society Annual Meeting/Awards event on November 12th
• Landmark Society Jubilee on December 1st
• AIA Holiday Party on December 14th

You can also contact Linda at lbhewitt@aiaroc.org for more details and to coordinate pickup.

Earn a raffle ticket for a $100 Amazon Gift Card for every item donated. The raffle will be held at the AIA Rochester Holiday Party in December.

Landmark Travels - Arte Cuba plus Prague & Danube Cruise

There’s still room left in both of our 2024 international travel tours!

Arte Cuba – April 22 – May 2, 2024
The Landmark Society is excited that we are finally going back to the beautiful island of Cuba for an 11 day Landmark Travels tour. We have a wonderful trip planned that highlights the arts and coincides with the Havana International Art Biennial. We will be staying in Havana, Cienfuegos, and Varadero, with visits to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Architecture, music, art, and great food in the company of Landmark friends (old or new). Pricing starting at $5,615 per person (member, double occupancy).

Prague and Danube River Cruise – Fall 2024
This tour that includes a 2-night stay in Prague before joining a 9-night Danube River Cruise. We will only be taking 30 guests on this exciting tour of the three architectural gems of Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Our guests will experience an exclusive pre-cruise tour of Prague where we will meet Landmark friends, the Becan family – Frank, Hanna, Martin, Marketa, and their two girls. Our home base will be the elegant Hotel Pariz Prague and highlights will be a visit to the historic town of Kutna Hora and a magnificent view of Old Town Square and the Astronomical clock during a rooftop dinner at the Hotel U Prince. Then we will transfer to our Emerald Cruise Star Ship to embark on a first class cruise down the Danube River with beautiful staterooms, gourmet meals, and an indoor pool. We will visit the charming towns and villages of Passau, Germany; Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic; Linz, Melk, and Weissenkirchen, Austria; and Bratislava, Slovakia. There will be numerous excursions, hiking opportunities, and cultural activities, including a Landmark guest meet and greet with acclaimed actress, Sona MacDonald.

Upcoming Events

November 12th: 2023 Landmark Society Preservation Awards and Annual Meeting

December 1st: Annual Jubilee

5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY 14620
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