Sidewalk Talk – Steel Rail Revival with Steve Bartolotta

Sidewalk Talk – Steel Rail Revival with Steve Bartolotta

A bright blue train caboose with Fairport Steel Rail Revival painted on it, featured in a podcast graphic with Sidewalk Talk and Whats Up Fairport! text and soundwave designs. [https://whatsupfairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WUF-SidewalkTalk-SteelRail-410x231.png]https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-steel-rail-revival-with-steve-bartolotta/ This week on Sidewalk Talk, Ed Smith sits down with Steve Bartolotta for a deep dive into one of Fairport’s biggest music weekends of the year—Steel Rail Revival. Steve shares how the festival has grown, what fans can expect across its 11 stages and 80 bands, and why this event continues to make such a meaningful impact for The Arc of Monroe and The Pirate Toy Fund. He also gives us an inside look at the brand‑new Previval Show happening the night before at Eagle Vale, featuring the powerhouse vocals of Cinnamon Jones and the full‑throttle, 14‑piece Brave Strangers – A Tribute to Bob Seger. From gospel‑rich soul to a horn section that shakes the room, it’s a preview built to set the tone for an unforgettable festival weekend. If you love live music, community energy, and stories from the people who make Fairport’s biggest traditions happen, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. The post Sidewalk Talk – Steel Rail Revival with Steve Bartolotta [https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-steel-rail-revival-with-steve-bartolotta/] appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com [https://whatsupfairport.com].

Sidewalk Talk: Summer Safety & Lifesaving Skills with the American Heart Association

A podcast promo graphic with orange shoe prints reading SIDEWALK TALK over a city sidewalk. Text says “Local news, upcoming events, special guests.” Caption below reads: New episodes every week. [https://whatsupfairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sidewalk-Talks-ft-image-1640x924-1-300x169.png]https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-summer-safety-lifesaving-skills-with-the-american-heart-association/ Ed Smith sits down with Kristy Smorol, Communications Director for the American Heart Association in Western and Central New York, for a timely conversation about CPR, summer safety, and the signs everyone should know when an emergency strikes. Smorol shares highlights from this year’s Heart Run & Walk and talks about why CPR education becomes even more critical during the summer months. She also explains how the Association is reaching people across the region, from workplace trainings to their interactive Mobile CPR Unit making stops at local venues, including Bills Training Camp. Smorol also breaks down the expanded BE FAST acronym for spotting stroke symptoms and clears up the differences between a heart attack, stroke, and cardiac arrest along with the lifesaving role AEDs can play. Listen to this streamlined episode packed with lifesaving tips that everyone in our community should know. The post Sidewalk Talk: Summer Safety & Lifesaving Skills with the American Heart Association [https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-summer-safety-lifesaving-skills-with-the-american-heart-association/] appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com [https://whatsupfairport.com].

Sidewalk Talk – Tool Thrift Shop

A podcast promo graphic with orange shoe prints reading SIDEWALK TALK over a city sidewalk. Text says “Local news, upcoming events, special guests.” Caption below reads: New episodes every week. [https://whatsupfairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sidewalk-Talks-ft-image-1640x924-1-300x169.png]https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-tool-thrift-shop/ Ed Smith sits down with Bill Evans, manager of the Tool Thrift Shop in Fairport, to share how this all‑volunteer nonprofit has supported seniors in Perinton for more than 16 years. Bill explains how the Tool Thrift Shop and its sister store, Crafts Bits and Pieces, turn donated tools and equipment into funding for transportation and counseling services through the Fairport Perinton Senior Connection. From doctor visits and grocery trips to help navigating Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and housing needs, every purchase directly fuels essential support for local seniors. Bill also highlights the shop’s unique community connections, including a partnership with the Buffalo Maritime Museum, which used tools from the store to help build the Seneca Chief. The post Sidewalk Talk – Tool Thrift Shop [https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-tool-thrift-shop/] appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com [https://whatsupfairport.com].

Sidewalk Talk – Jen Semmler Photography

A collage of dogs on sofas and chairs, each surrounded by books, coffee cups, or book-themed props. A large Sidewalk Talk graphic appears in the top right. The background is a dark, studio-style setting. [https://whatsupfairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SidewalkTalk-410x231.png]https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-jen-semmler-photography/ Ed Smith chats with photographer Jen Semmler, whose distinctive approach to capturing dogs brings out each pup’s personality. Jen shares how she developed her craft and why photographing dogs is both an art and a joy. Jen also discusses her collaboration with the Fairport Public Library, where she has been creating portraits of staff members’ dogs. The finished collection will be displayed throughout the library by the end of June. The post Sidewalk Talk – Jen Semmler Photography [https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-jen-semmler-photography/] appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com [https://whatsupfairport.com].

Sidewalk Talk – Mayor Julie Domaratz

A podcast promo graphic with orange shoe prints reading SIDEWALK TALK over a city sidewalk. Text says “Local news, upcoming events, special guests.” Caption below reads: New episodes every week. [https://whatsupfairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sidewalk-Talks-ft-image-1640x924-1-300x169.png]https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-mayor-julie-domaratz/ This week on Sidewalk Talk, Ed Smith and Village of Fairport Mayor Julie Domaratz sit down for a wide‑ranging conversation about what is happening across the village. Mayor Domaratz shares an update on the status of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, walks through highlights from the recently passed 2026–27 village budget, and offers a preview of the many summer events that will bring energy and activity to Fairport in the months ahead. The post Sidewalk Talk – Mayor Julie Domaratz [https://whatsupfairport.com/sidewalk-talk-mayor-julie-domaratz/] appeared first on What's Up Fairport.com [https://whatsupfairport.com].