Parkinsons: Drs. Ray Dorsey/Sara Ann Whittingham

Title: Facing Parkinson’s: New Science, New Strategies, Real Lives

Featuring Dr. Ray Dorsey and Dr. Sara Ann Whittingham

Moderated by Maggie Kuhl, Head of Patient Engagement at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

Parkinson’s disease affects more than one million Americans and is one of the world’s fastest growing brain diseases. Why? What is the cause of Parkinson’s Disease and what can we do to prevent or slow it down?

Dr. Ray Dorsey, neurologist and co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan, joins Dr. Sara Ann Whittingham, Air Force veteran, physician, and person living with Parkinson’s disease, for a timely conversation on prevention, care, and the future of Parkinson’s research. Moderated by Maggie Kuhl of the Michael J. Fox Foundation, this discussion brings together cutting-edge science and lived experience to explore paths forward for patients, families, and clinicians. We are pleased to partner with regional Parkinson’s organizations in support of this event.

Talk Information

This conversation will explore emerging research on preventing and slowing Parkinson’s disease, improving care delivery, and elevating patient perspectives in shaping research and policy. With insights from both clinical science and lived experience, the discussion highlights where progress is being made—and what still needs to change.

Speakers’ Information

Ray Dorsey, MD, MBA, is a part-time Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and the Director of the Center for the Brain & the Environment at the Atria Research and Global Health Institute. The center’s mission is to identify the root causes of brain diseases from autism to Alzheimer’s so that we can prevent them. With his colleagues, he wrote Ending Parkinson’s Disease and The Parkinson’s Plan, which details a new path to preventing and treating this terrible disease.

Ray previously directed the Center for Health and Technology at the University of Rochester, chaired the international Huntington Study Group, led the movement disorders division at Johns Hopkins, and consulted for McKinsey & Company.

Sara Ann Whittingham, MD, is a clinical faculty member at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), an Air Force veteran, and a physician living with Parkinson’s disease. She serves on the Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services, convened by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she helps guide national priorities around research, care models, and patient support.

Tickets: $35.36 Credit Card ($34 Cash)

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Theatre opens at 2:00pm - Seating begins 3:30pm – Show begins 4:00pm

Crystal Ship – a tribute to The Doors

Step back in time to the vibrant Sunset Strip in the swinging 1960s with Crystal Ship, the ultimate and definitive tribute to The Doors. Immerse yourself in the music, magic, and intensity of a live Doors concert as this highly acclaimed act takes you on a journey that will transport you straight into the heart of the iconic era. Crystal Ship is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Jim Morrison and The Doors, and they do it with unparalleled authenticity.

Every detail is meticulously recreated, from vintage gear and instruments to the unmistakable costumes that were synonymous with the band. Led by the incredible Eddie Racci, acclaimed as the best Doors front man, this is a show that will leave you awestruck. Whether you're a die-hard Doors fan or simply a lover of great music, Crystal Ship's performances are a must-see. Their dedication to capturing the essence of The Doors' sound and stage presence is unmatched, making for a truly unforgettable experience.

It's no wonder they've been selling out venues across the world from historic tours in the UK and Germany to tours all along the Northeast and the East coast. 

Don't miss your chance to experience the timeless music of The Doors brought to life by Crystal Ship!

Let them take you on a journey that will leave you reminiscing about the glory days of rock music.

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $50.56 Credit Card ($49 Cash) | Orchestra $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash) | Orchestra $45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)

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Theatre opens at 6:00pm - Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm

Chicago Transit

There are a lot of bands doing a tribute to the band Chicago, but back in the early 90’s, when Powerhouse decided to put together their Chicago Transit tribute act, they were the first in the world to do so. And they remain today as THE FIRST AND LONGEST RUNNING CHICAGO TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLD and the only one to carry five lead vocalists, just as the band Chicago does. The bands' 5 lead singers, the 3-piece horn section and the 5 piece rhythm section, made this show a natural for the band, even getting credit from the band Chicago themselves, back in the 90’s. In twenty-five years, the band, based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada has performed their show at Festivals, Theatres, Casinos and various other venues from as far east as the Gatineau Hills in Quebec, south to Florida, USA and the US Midwest – including Chicago, Illinois, itself. The band, with its three piece horn section, five piece rhythm section and five lead vocalists is able to cover all the Chicago material from the early horn-dominant classics like ‘Make Me Smile’, ’25 or 6 to 4’ and ‘Saturday in the Park’ to the later, softer, keyboard-oriented ballads like ‘If You Leave Me Now’. If you like Chicago, you’ll love Chicago Transit!

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $50.56 Credit Card ($49 Cash) | Orchestra $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash) | Orchestra $45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)

All Sales Final – No Returns or Exchanges

Theatre opens at 6:00pm - Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm

Fiddlers of the Genesee

Join us for a rousing evening of old-time fiddle music. Much of this music has been passed down from musician to musician through the generations as far back as the 17th century to as recently as the 1980s. Audiences, young and old, love the lively fiddle music of FOG. Featuring reels from the Appalachian Mountains, Irish jigs and hornpipes, Texas western swing tunes, Bluegrass breakdowns, Civil War and other Americana ballads and, of course, sweet waltzes, this music is timeless and universal in its appeal.

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $30.16 Credit Card ($29 Cash) | Orchestra $19.76 Credit Card ($19 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $35.36 Credit Card ($34 Cash) | Orchestra $24.96 Credit Card ($24 Cash)

Note: All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Theatre opens 1:00pm - House opens 1:30pm - Performance begins 2:00pm

Brave Strangers



Brave Strangers is a 14 piece powerhouse bringing our audiences the most authentic Bob Seger tribute show in the country. With a three piece horn section ( the Runaway train horn section) a three piece all female background group (the Segerettes) and a blazing 8 piece core band. Bringing the Silver Bullet Band to life. With vocals that will sound like Bob himself showed up instead. If you are a Seger fan, you will enjoy every minute of this show. If you’ve been to a live Bob Seger concert, this show will take you back. If not, then this is a show that will create new memories you will keep with you. We are delighted to bring this show to Fort Hill PAC. This being our first performance in the beautiful town of Canandaigua. We truly hope you will join us.

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $50.56 Credit Card ($49 Cash) | Orchestra $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash) | Orchestra $45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)

All Sales Final – No Returns or Exchanges

Theatre opens at 6:00pm - Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm

Rochester City Ballet The Nutcracker

Embark on an enchanting journey alongside Clara, who ventures from her bedroom into the wondrous realm of The Land of Sweets. This timeless tale of wonder and imagination has become a local holiday tradition. Be whisked away to a magical land of sparkling snow and delectable sweets as delightful dance pairs with Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. This beloved story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream never fails to touch the heart!

This performance presented in part by 98.9 The Buzz

Mezzanine: $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash)

Orchestra: $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash)|$45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)|$35.36 ($34 Cash)

Note: All sales are final - NO REFUNDS. Tickets may be exchanged for an alternate performance of The Nutcracker, for an additional fee of $4 per ticket. Ticket exchanges may only be made in advance by calling the Box Office during open hours.

Theatre opens 5:00pm - House opens 5:30pm - Performance begins 6:00pm

Rochester City Ballet The Nutcracker

Embark on an enchanting journey alongside Clara, who ventures from her bedroom into the wondrous realm of The Land of Sweets. This timeless tale of wonder and imagination has become a local holiday tradition. Be whisked away to a magical land of sparkling snow and delectable sweets as delightful dance pairs with Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. This beloved story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream never fails to touch the heart!

This performance presented in part by 98.9 The Buzz



Mezzanine: $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash)

Orchestra: $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash)|$45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)|$35.36 ($34 Cash)

Note: All sales are final - NO REFUNDS. Tickets may be exchanged for an alternate performance of The Nutcracker, for an additional fee of $4 per ticket. Ticket exchanges may only be made in advance by calling the Box Office during open hours.

Theatre opens 1:00pm - House opens 1:30pm - Performance begins 2:00pm

Rochester City Ballet The Nutcracker

Embark on an enchanting journey alongside Clara, who ventures from her bedroom into the wondrous realm of The Land of Sweets. This timeless tale of wonder and imagination has become a local holiday tradition. Be whisked away to a magical land of sparkling snow and delectable sweets as delightful dance pairs with Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. This beloved story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream never fails to touch the heart!

This performance presented in part by 98.9 The Buzz

Mezzanine: $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash)

Orchestra: $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash)|$45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)|$35.36 ($34 Cash)

Note: All sales are final - NO REFUNDS. Tickets may be exchanged for an alternate performance of The Nutcracker, for an additional fee of $4 per ticket. Ticket exchanges may only be made in advance by calling the Box Office during open hours.

Theatre opens 5:00pm - House opens 5:30pm - Performance begins 6:00pm

Rochester City Ballet The Nutcracker

Embark on an enchanting journey alongside Clara, who ventures from her bedroom into the wondrous realm of The Land of Sweets. This timeless tale of wonder and imagination has become a local holiday tradition. Be whisked away to a magical land of sparkling snow and delectable sweets as delightful dance pairs with Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. This beloved story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream never fails to touch the heart!

This performance presented in part by 98.9 The Buzz

Mezzanine: $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash)

Orchestra: $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash)|$45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)|$35.36 ($34 Cash)

Note: All sales are final - NO REFUNDS. Tickets may be exchanged for an alternate performance of The Nutcracker, for an additional fee of $4 per ticket. Ticket exchanges may only be made in advance by calling the Box Office during open hours.

Theatre opens 1:00pm - House opens 1:30pm - Performance begins 2:00pm

Rochester City Ballet The Nutcracker

Embark on an enchanting journey alongside Clara, who ventures from her bedroom into the wondrous realm of The Land of Sweets. This timeless tale of wonder and imagination has become a local holiday tradition. Be whisked away to a magical land of sparkling snow and delectable sweets as delightful dance pairs with Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. This beloved story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream never fails to touch the heart!

This performance presented in part by 98.9 The Buzz

Mezzanine: $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash)

Orchestra: $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash)|$45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)|$35.36 ($34 Cash)

Note: All sales are final - NO REFUNDS. Tickets may be exchanged for an alternate performance of The Nutcracker, for an additional fee of $4 per ticket. Ticket exchanges may only be made in advance by calling the Box Office during open hours.

Theatre opens 5:00pm - House opens 5:30pm - Performance begins 6:00pm

Connie Fredericks-Malone

Canandaigua vocalist Connie Fredericks-Malone is delighted to bring timeless jazz standards and seasonal favorites in a 'one night only' holiday music concert at Fort Hill Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 12th. For her debut performance at FHPAC, Connie has assembled a trio of seasoned musicians beginning with longtime musical director, Scott Bradley on piano and trumpet, Eugene Bisdikian on bass and Jimmy Grillo on drums. Join Connie and the guys live for an evening of jazz and holiday music. 

This performance presented by 98.9 The Buzz

Pre-sale Tickets: Mezzanine $50.56 Credit Card ($49 Cash) | Orchestra $40.56 Credit Card ($39 Cash)

Day of Show Tickets: Mezzanine $56.16 Credit Card ($54 Cash) | Orchestra $45.76 Credit Card ($44 Cash)

All Sales Final – No Returns or Exchanges

Theatre opens at 6:00pm - Seating begins 6:30pm – Show begins 7:00pm

Forte Studios: White Christmas

Forte Studios is back at Fort Hill with Irving Berlin's White Christmas. The musical follows Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, veterans with a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

This Forte Studios production at Fort Hill PAC is sponsored in part by 98.9 The Buzz

Tickets $26.00 Credit Card ($25 Cash)

All Sales Final – No Returns or Exchanges

Theatre Opens one hour before showtime – Seating Begins one half hour before showtime

Forte Studios: White Christmas

Forte Studios is back at Fort Hill with Irving Berlin's White Christmas. The musical follows Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, veterans with a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

This Forte Studios production at Fort Hill PAC is sponsored in part by 98.9 The Buzz

Tickets $26.00 Credit Card ($25 Cash)

All Sales Final – No Returns or Exchanges

Theatre Opens one hour before showtime – Seating Begins one half hour before showtime

Forte Studios: White Christmas

Forte Studios is back at Fort Hill with Irving Berlin's White Christmas. The musical follows Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, veterans with a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

This Forte Studios production at Fort Hill PAC is sponsored in part by 98.9 The Buzz

Tickets $26.00 Credit Card ($25 Cash)

All Sales Final – No Returns or Exchanges

Theatre Opens one hour before showtime – Seating Begins one half hour before showtime

Rochester City Ballet: Two Tales of Dr. Seuss

Rochester City Ballet returns to Canandaigua with Two Tales of Dr. Seuss, a fun-filled performance celebrating the imagination and timeless stories of Dr. Seuss.

Featuring the delightful ballets Green Eggs and Ham and The Sneetches, this engaging program brings beloved characters to life through colorful choreography, expressive storytelling, and the artistry of Rochester City Ballet's professional dancers.

Perfect for audiences of all ages. Two Tales of Dr. Seuss is a joyful introduction to the magic of ballet and an unforgettable theatrical experience the whole family will enjoy.

Show Time 12:00noon (crafting begins 11:00am in the Lower Level)

Show Time 3:00pm (crafting begins at 2:00pm in the Lower Level)

Mezzanine: $35.36 Credit Card ($34 Cash)

Orchestra: Adults $24.96 Credit Card ($24 Cash) Children $19.76 Credit Card ($19 Cash)

Rochester City Ballet: Two Tales of Dr. Seuss

Rochester City Ballet returns to Canandaigua with Two Tales of Dr. Seuss, a fun-filled performance celebrating the imagination and timeless stories of Dr. Seuss.

Featuring the delightful ballets Green Eggs and Ham and The Sneetches, this engaging program brings beloved characters to life through colorful choreography, expressive storytelling, and the artistry of Rochester City Ballet's professional dancers.

Perfect for audiences of all ages. Two Tales of Dr. Seuss is a joyful introduction to the magic of ballet and an unforgettable theatrical experience the whole family will enjoy.

Show Time 12:00noon (crafting begins 11:00am in the Lower Level)

Show Time 3:00pm (crafting begins at 2:00pm in the Lower Level)

Mezzanine: $35.36 Credit Card ($34 Cash)

Orchestra: Adults $24.96 Credit Card ($24 Cash) Children $19.76 Credit Card ($19 Cash)