Slow & Steady: on view through November 30, 2010
Open First Friday, November 5, 6 - 9 PM
Location:
The Design Gallery at RRCDC
1115 East Main St.
Rochester NY, 14609
Gallery Hours:
M-F 9-5 or by appointment.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
From the Opening Reception...
The opening reception for Slow & Steady at the Design Gallery at the RRCDC last Friday was amazing! Huge "thank yous" are in order for a number of local food producers who provided refreshments:
Biscotti for Everybotti, Bloomer Creek Vineyard, Bloomfield Honey, Clearview Farm, Damiani Wine Cellars, East Hill Farm, GVOCSA Peacework Farm, Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, Mud Creek Farm, Nordic Farms Jams and Jellies, Rochester Roots, Rohrbach Brewing Company, and Small World Bakery.
Video from the opening reception:
Thank you to everyone who came out last week! Slow & Steady will be on display through the end of November. Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM. The Design Gallery at the RRCDC will also be open for First Friday, November 5, 6PM - 9PM. 1115 East Main St., Door #4, Rochester NY, 14609
Thursday, October 7, 2010
On Display at South Wedge Farmers Market
I will have photographs on display TODAY at the South Wedge Farmers Market (Clinton Ave. S. & Alexander St.), Oct. 7, 4 - 7PM. Stop by and say hello!
I was at the Brighton Farmers Market on Sunday, Sept. 28. Here's a photo from the display:
Friday, October 1, 2010
Opening Reception Tonight!
Slow & Steady Thesis Exhibition by Christin Boggs at the Design Gallery at the RRCDC
Opening Reception:
Friday, October 1, 2010, 6 - 9 PM
Featuring refreshments from Biscotti for Everybotti, Bloomer Creek Vineyard, Bloomfield Honey, Clearview Farm, Damiani Wine Cellers, GVOCSA Peacework Farm, Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, Mud Creek Farm, Nordic Farms Jams and Jellies, Rochester Roots, Rohrbach Brewing Company, Small World Bakery.
Location:
The Design Gallery at the RRCDC
Hungerford Complex
1115 East Main St., Door #4
Rochester, NY 14609
Gallery Hours:
9 - 5 M - F or by appointment
The Design Gallery is located near the Public Market. The Design Gallery will be open this Saturday, Oct. 2, 10AM - 1PM, for market shoppers to stop by and see the exhibition.
Exhibition Web Page.
Facebook Event Page.
Opening Reception:
Friday, October 1, 2010, 6 - 9 PM
Featuring refreshments from Biscotti for Everybotti, Bloomer Creek Vineyard, Bloomfield Honey, Clearview Farm, Damiani Wine Cellers, GVOCSA Peacework Farm, Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, Mud Creek Farm, Nordic Farms Jams and Jellies, Rochester Roots, Rohrbach Brewing Company, Small World Bakery.
Location:
The Design Gallery at the RRCDC
Hungerford Complex
1115 East Main St., Door #4
Rochester, NY 14609
Gallery Hours:
9 - 5 M - F or by appointment
The Design Gallery is located near the Public Market. The Design Gallery will be open this Saturday, Oct. 2, 10AM - 1PM, for market shoppers to stop by and see the exhibition.
Exhibition Web Page.
Facebook Event Page.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Savor Rochester: A Festival of Food
Savor Rochester: A Festival of Food
Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, 5 - 8 PM
Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, 5 - 8 PM
Support Foodlink at Savor Rochester: a Festival of Food on Monday, September 20, 2010, from 5 to 8pm at the Rochester Public Market. Join us for a celebration of local flavor! The Festival of Food is the largest local food and wine tasting, featuring over 100 restaurants, wineries, breweries, bakeries and farms sampling the best food and drink in the region. This is your chance to sample from a restaurant you wanted to try, or to find a new great wine. Wine will also be available for purchase.
Ticket Information:Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door.
Location:
Rochester Public Market
280 North Union St, Rochester, NY
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
CSAs in City Paper
Rabecca Rafferty of Rochester City Newspaper writes about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) memberships available in the Greater Rochester Region in her article entitled CSAs: Choosing the Food Less Traveled. This is a great a great read for those looking to join a CSA. Find the right fit for you and your household.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
September: Locavore Month
September has been pronounced "Locavore Month" in Rochester, NY. Here are several ways to celebrate:
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) has established a NY Locavore Challenge.
The Challenge:
The New York State Locavore Challenge is a personal challenge and commitment for individuals to eat only locally and sustainably produced food during the month of September. There are three challenge options available for participants: 1 Day, 1 Week or 1 Month. Participants register to complete the challenge and pay a nominal fee to participate.
The Time Frame:
Participants who choose the Day or Week challenges may select a specific day or week during the month of September that they would like to complete the challenge. The Month challenge runs from September 1st to 30th and all challenges must be completed by September 30th.
The Distance:
All foods consumed during the day, week or month, must be produced locally within 250 miles. However, challengers are encouraged to strive for the more challenging 100 mile radius.
To find out additional information about the challenge and gain some great insight into local eating in the Rochester region, check out the NY Locavore Challenge blog.
Abundance 2010 Passport Game
Get your free Farmer’s Market Passport card beginning September 1st at Abundance Cooperative Market, or any of the 10 participating farmers markets and start shopping. Get a passport stamp every time you shop at any 2 or more markets during the month of September. Fill card with 8 stamps by September 30th, and bring to Abundance to redeem for a FREE local gift by October 7th, and automatic entry for chance to win $100 of groceries. Winner will be announced October 8th!
Download a flyer here.
Foodlink Presents Savor Rochester: A Festival of Food, Monday, September 20, 5 - 8 PM, at the Rochester Public Market.
Support Foodlink at Savor Rochester: a Festival of Food on Monday, September 20, 2010, from 5 to 8pm at the Rochester Public Market. Join us for a celebration of local flavor! The Festival of Food is the largest local food and wine tasting, featuring over 100 restaurants, wineries, breweries, bakeries and farms sampling the best food and drink in the region. This is your chance to sample from a restaurant you wanted to try, or to find a new great wine. Wine will also be available for purchase.
Additional information available here.
The Center for Sustainable Living Presents Locavest on Sunday, September 26, 1 - 5 PM at the Genesee Valley Park, Round House Pavillion.
Join the festivities at Genesee Valley Park as we EAT and LEARN how to grow, preserve, dry, store and cook delicious food from Rochester. Skills for seasonal gardening without pesticides, composting, solar drying of fruits, building a root cellar, canning and freezing with minimal energy, recipes and best of all, TASTING! Community Supported Agriculture participants, Farmers Market representatives and Grassfed Meat Producers will offer more local food options.
Additional information available here.
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) has established a NY Locavore Challenge.
The Challenge:
The New York State Locavore Challenge is a personal challenge and commitment for individuals to eat only locally and sustainably produced food during the month of September. There are three challenge options available for participants: 1 Day, 1 Week or 1 Month. Participants register to complete the challenge and pay a nominal fee to participate.
The Time Frame:
Participants who choose the Day or Week challenges may select a specific day or week during the month of September that they would like to complete the challenge. The Month challenge runs from September 1st to 30th and all challenges must be completed by September 30th.
The Distance:
All foods consumed during the day, week or month, must be produced locally within 250 miles. However, challengers are encouraged to strive for the more challenging 100 mile radius.
To find out additional information about the challenge and gain some great insight into local eating in the Rochester region, check out the NY Locavore Challenge blog.
Abundance 2010 Passport Game
Get your free Farmer’s Market Passport card beginning September 1st at Abundance Cooperative Market, or any of the 10 participating farmers markets and start shopping. Get a passport stamp every time you shop at any 2 or more markets during the month of September. Fill card with 8 stamps by September 30th, and bring to Abundance to redeem for a FREE local gift by October 7th, and automatic entry for chance to win $100 of groceries. Winner will be announced October 8th!
Download a flyer here.
Foodlink Presents Savor Rochester: A Festival of Food, Monday, September 20, 5 - 8 PM, at the Rochester Public Market.
Support Foodlink at Savor Rochester: a Festival of Food on Monday, September 20, 2010, from 5 to 8pm at the Rochester Public Market. Join us for a celebration of local flavor! The Festival of Food is the largest local food and wine tasting, featuring over 100 restaurants, wineries, breweries, bakeries and farms sampling the best food and drink in the region. This is your chance to sample from a restaurant you wanted to try, or to find a new great wine. Wine will also be available for purchase.
Additional information available here.
The Center for Sustainable Living Presents Locavest on Sunday, September 26, 1 - 5 PM at the Genesee Valley Park, Round House Pavillion.
Join the festivities at Genesee Valley Park as we EAT and LEARN how to grow, preserve, dry, store and cook delicious food from Rochester. Skills for seasonal gardening without pesticides, composting, solar drying of fruits, building a root cellar, canning and freezing with minimal energy, recipes and best of all, TASTING! Community Supported Agriculture participants, Farmers Market representatives and Grassfed Meat Producers will offer more local food options.
Additional information available here.
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