Times Theater Of Rochester Marks 100th Birthday With Heartbreaker Ball
The Heartbreaker Ball was held at The Times Theater of Rochester on Wednesday, Feb. 14, to mark the theater’s 100th birthday. At the ball were from left Theater Executive Director Julie Shambarger, Rochester Mayor Trent Odell and Amy Roe.
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By Leah Sander
InkFreeNews
ROCHESTER — The Times Theater of Rochester had plenty of guests for its 100th birthday party on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
The Heartbreaker Ball was held then at the theater at 618 Main St.
Guests could enjoy a cash bar and snacks, including bags of popcorn. Entertainment included a magician and live music by several groups, with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ tribute band Southern Accents as the headliner.
Attendees were encouraged to don 1920s, steampunk and Alice in Wonderland attire.
Theater Executive Director Julie Shambarger said she was pleased with the way the event turned out.
“We’re a near sellout crowd. I mean, look around, everyone’s in costumes,” she said. “It’s just a big representation of how excited everyone is and enthusiastic for the (theater).”
The theater first opened to the public on Valentine’s Day 1924.
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- Guests at the ball were encouraged to wear 1920s, steampunk or Alice in Wonderland attire. Opting for the latter were Brian, left, and Christine Walsh as the White Rabbit and Queen of Hearts respectively.
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- Eik N Dave was one of the groups which performed.
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- Serving snacks were from left Kathy Slattery, Tammy Conrad and Nick Sayger.
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- Julia Hyndman with Pyroscope Entertainment dances in the theater’s lobby.
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- Magician Norman Basile, left, talks with Lance, center, and Michele Nelson.
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- Gail, left, and Pete Karas pose for the camera.
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- Matt Miller plays.
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- Betty Boop greeted ball goers outside the theater.
