RYP Events Update (12/6/09)

[RYP Events]

Hello from RYP—



This week RYP offers 4 events.

• On Monday, join RYP for “Magic in the Making,” a backstage tour of Geva Theater. Once a year, Geva opens its doors (and dressing rooms, costume and lighting workshops, props shop and much, much more) to the public for a behind-the-scenes look at how they make the magic that you see onstage. We will be getting a backstage look at the set of the holiday classic A Christmas Story. If you are interested in joining other RYP members for the tour, we will be meeting at the bar area of Geva at 6:30pm.
• On Thursday, be sure to join us for our Holiday Glitz with proceeds and toy donations to benefit the Pirate Toy Fund.  This is the perfect time of year to give back and RYP has teamed up with Discover Rochester and One Restaurant for this special event to benefit the Pirate Toy Fund. Admission is either a new children's toy OR $10 for tickets ordered in advance OR $20 at the door. Your night will include: NYS fine wine tasting, live jazz music, live cooking demonstration by ONE's executive chef, hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. This fund-raising benefit is all about bringing toys and smiles to needy children in the Rochester area! Won't you join us? An event to dress up for, a cause to support! FREE entry with a new toy donation! Reserve your advance ticket by emailing: <Je...@DRtheMag.com> or online at <http://DRtheMag.com/drevents.php/>.
• Also on Thursday, Geva is offering discount tickets to RYP members to see the live version of A Christmas Story. RYP members receive a 30% discount off of tickets. Tickets are $36.00 on the floor level and $32.50 on the balcony for this performance only. The show starts at 7:00pm. Arrive early to check out the bar specials. For questions, or to order these specially discounted tickets contact Colleen Brown at 232-1366 ext. 3057 or email to <cbr...@gevatheatre.org>.
• On Saturday, help sort and organize toys for the Salvation Army Toy Shop. The toys will be distributed to families in need.  To volunteer contact Teresa at Teresa Gianni at ter...@newkenmore.com.

Next week, on Wednesday join us for dinner and a movie. We will be meeting for dinner at 6:30 pm at the Italian Bistro Gusto on Alexander (near the Old Toad). We will then proceed to the Dryden Theater to view the classic film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. YP’s receive a $2 discount off of the movie. If you plan on attending the dinner please RSVP to <maria....@r-y-p.org>. On Thursday, give back to the community by volunteering for Foodlink. This is a great opportunity to network while doing good. Space is limited. Please RSVP to <ter...@newkenmore.com> if you plan on attending.

RYP Activities

RYP Magic in the Making

Runs: December 7th
Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Geva Theater-75 Woodbury
Description: RYP members have been invited to join this special event. Once a year, Geva opens its doors (and dressing rooms, costume and lighting workshops, props shop and much, much more) to the public for a behind-the-scenes look at how they make the magic that you see onstage. Admission is free. RYP members have been invited to join this special event. If you are interested in meeting up with other RYP members we will be meeting at the bar area of Geva Theater at 6:30pm. For more info on Geva Theatre, see <http://www.gevatheatre.org/>.

RYP Christmas Story

Runs: December 10th
Times: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Geva Theater-75 Woodbury
Description: Join other RYP members for the live version of the Christmas Story, an American Classic. RYP members receive a 30% discount off of tickets. Tickets are $36.00 on the floor level and $32.50 on the balcony for this performance only. The show starts at 7:00pm. Arrive early to check out the bar specials.

The Story: Ralphie wants one thing and one thing only for Christmas: an official Red Ryder 200-Shot Carbine Action Range Model Air Rifle – a BB gun! But when even his own mother counters with “You'll shoot your eye out,” what's a boy to do?

The Experience: Even if you're not familiar with the story or the mega-hit movie, we can all remember a time when there was such a thing as the one perfect Christmas gift. The gift that might change your life.

The Buzz: A heartwarming trip back to a time when life was simple for families.

For questions, or to order these specially discounted tickets contact Colleen Brown at 232-1366 ext. 3057 or email to cbr...@gevatheatre.org

RYP Holiday Glitz

Runs: December 10th
Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: One, off of East Ave, East End
Description: RYP teams up with ONE and Discover Rochester Magazine to present our Holiday Glitz Social to benefit the Pirate Toy Fund (http://www.piratetoyfund.org/) This fabulous evening will bring a Christmas wish to children in need this Holiday Season! Admission is either a new children's toy OR $10 for tickets ordered in advance OR $20 at the door. Your night will include:

• free NYS fine wine tasting
• live jazz music
• live cooking demonstration by ONE's exec. chef
• complimentary hors d'oeuvres
• door prizes
• special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus

This fund raising benefit is all about bringing toys and smiles to needy children in the Rochester area! Won't you join us? An event to dress up for, a cause to support! FREE entry with a new toy donation! Reserve your advance ticket by emailing: Je...@DRtheMag.com or online at http://DRtheMag.com/drevents.php . Tickets will be mailed to you upon reservation!

RYP Volunteers: Salvation Army Toy Shop

Runs: December 12th
Times: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 100 West Avenue
Description: RYP is volunteering to help setup the Salvation Army Toy Shop. We will be helping sort and organize toys so that they can be distributed to families in need the following week. Help put a smile on a child's face this Holiday Season, and come on out to help!! Please contact Teresa Gianni at <ter...@newkenmore.com> to officially RSVP for the event, and to get more information.

Volunteer Activities

The Salvation Army needs 10,000 volunteers to ring bells at kettle sites throughout Monroe County from now till Dec. 24. Bell Ringers help encourage potential donors as they pass by kettles with nothing more than a holiday cheer and a friendly smile. Volunteer for a few hours as an individual, family or as a group! Some
people bring their dogs, others bring their guitars! The Red Kettle Campaign is The Salvation Army's biggest fund-raiser, and helps provide food, clothing, and Christmas toys to hundreds of families in need. Check out their page on Facebook for updates. To volunteer, call the Red Kettle Hotline at (585) 987- 9500 ext. 2313 and leave a message with your contact information or register online at <http://www.rochestersalvationarmy.org/>.  A Salvation Army staff member will then contact you to schedule a bell ringing time for you or your organization.
The City of Rochester would like volunteers to assist with their New Year's Eve festivities from 6-10pm at the Convention Center. This will be a fun event in celebration of the City’s 175th Anniversary. If you are interested in volunteering contact <maria....@r-y-p.org>.

Board Seat Opportunities

As many of you know, RYP is working hard to secure board seats for young professionals. These organizations are interested in opening board and committee seats to young professionals. If you have an interest in serving on a board, contact the organization at their email address.

Boards Seeking Members

• For Friendship Children's Center, contact Lena Davie at <missle...@gmail.com>.
• For Rochester Philharmonic League (http://www.rpo.org/s_5/p_462/Rochester_Philharmonic_League/), contact administrator at <r...@rpo.org.>.

Employment Opportunities

RYP will announce employment opportunities that are a strong fit for our members. If your organization is actively recruiting young professionals, please contact us at to provide details that we can share.

SUNY Geneseo is currently accepting applications for our Coordinator of Career Networking Programs. To apply, go to: <https://jobs.geneseo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1259729196586>.