For the first time in four years, Geva Theatre Center achieved positive cash flow from operations for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2012. This announcement accompanies the release of the theatre’s 2011-2012 Annual Report. 

In 2012, Geva had a operating loss of more than $230,000, which is an improvement from a $704,000 loss in 2011. Total cash operating revenue, support and releases increased by 5.7%, and total operating expenses decreased by 2.4%. Much of this improvement was due to an 18.3% increase in unrestricted cash contributions, including a 20.7% increase in donations. Income from ticket sales increased 2.9% in 2012.

More than 300 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees work at Geva. The theatre had an estimated economic impact of nearly $11 million on the community for the year.

Five local music educators will be honored for their contributions to their students, schools and communities with the 25th annual RPO Musicians’ Awards for Outstand Music Educators at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra concert in Kodak Hall on Thursday, May 9.

The 2013 awards winners and their categories are:
Chandra L. Downs:  Outstanding Classroom Specialist (Geneseo Central School)
Jeremy Rath:  Outstanding Choral Director (Elba Central Schools)
Kenneth Foster:  Outstanding Band Director (North Street Elementary School, Geneva)
Beth A. Remming:  Outstanding String Director (French Road Elementary School and Twelve Corners Middle School, Brighton)
Rebecca Root Davis:  Special Award (South Seneca Elementary School, Interlaken) recognizing her tremendous commitment to music education in our area

The awards will be presented after intermission during “Music Educators’ Night at the RPO”.

The first ever Democrat & Chronicle Unite Rochester Poetry Slam will be held at the Rochester Institute of Technology on April 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Carlson Auditorium.