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FREETIME December 23, 2015 - January 6, 2016

coming to town Disney On Ice

Blue Cross Arena | Dec. 30 Jan. 3 Disne y On Ice invites the young at heart to join them for a program titled Let’s Celebrate.

Some fifty characters from sixteen Disney stories will be represented.

There will be a winter wonderland with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, a Halloween hunt with Disney villains, a Hawaiian luau, a Royal Ball and more.

The Capitol Steps

Celebrated comedy troupe The Capitol Steps make their annual New Year’s visit, performing two shows at Nazareth College Arts Center, December 31.

Chet Catallo & The Cats

Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint | Dec. 26 Rochester native Chet Catallo and his band The Cats, celebrates their 31st anniversary with this show, their 9th annual Holiday Concert. Chet is an internationally acclaimed guitarist/composer/ producer who’s been playing for over fifty years now. As a former (and original) member of Spyro Gyra, Catallo is a 6-time Grammy nominee and a Jazz Hall of Fame member. Chet won the 2012 Artist Award from the Arts & Cultural Council of Greater Rochester; and has recently been featured on the latest Cabo Frio release, Dreamin’ as well as on the Lionel Young Blues Band hit single, “Knock Knock Knockin’.” At this show, he’ll be joined by Andy Calabrese, Vince Ercolamento, Charlie Curran, Jim Richmond, Steve Curry, and John Viavattine, Jr.

Aranka Fabian

Hot Mulligan

Flour City Station | Dec. 28 Aranka Fabian, influenced as much by jazz-rock and jam band traditions as modern electronica and post-rock, hails from Cleveland. Since forming in 1999, the band has performed with the likes of Santana, Umphrey’s McGee and Galactic. Releases include Out of Whack and Interpolation.

Bug Jar | Dec. 29 The Emo/pop-punk band, Hot Mulligan, hails from Lansing MI and has released two recordings, Fenton and their latest, Honest & Cunning...Touring in support of a debut EP, Drugs, Kayak Jones features Tylwr Wayne Zumhot and Brandon Blakeley.

Woody Pines

Johnny Rawls

Abilene Bar & Lounge | Dec. 29 Woody Pines taps into the rural backwoods of Americana with his sound, taking us away to the Mississippi Delta at a time when AM radio was king; playing ragtime, boogie, viper jazz, swing and jump & jive. The Nashvillebased artist is said to “clearly understand that this kind of music was always about having a great time.” Anything For Love is his latest.

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Dinosaur BBQ | Dec. 30 Johnny Ra wls, bor n and raised in Mississippi, spent over two decades apprenticing as a sideman to several top masters, and driving millions of miles with his own band. He’s always stayed in demand because of his musical versatility - being proficient on guitar, bass, keyboards and vocals. His most recent CD is Remembering O.V.

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Nazareth College Arts Center | Dec. 31 The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.

Regularly featured on NPR, their song parodies and sketches are up-to-the-minute send-ups of all things political - satirizing issues, events and personalities from both sides of the aisle while providing a nationwide laugh for millions. They have recorded more than two-dozen albums, and have performed for presidents and their constituents alike. Their material is updated constantly, so despite the fact that this is their 21st performance at Nazareth, the show will still be fresh and hilarious.

Thea Vidale

Comedy Cub | Dec. 31 Thea Vidale has appeared at major comedy clubs and starred in her own self-titled ABC sitcom, showcasing her harsh, tell-itthe-way-it-is humor. Her performances are not for the faint of heart with subjects that include racism, sexism, homophobia, relationships, and more.

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad

German House | Dec. 31 Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad has, over the past several years, put out a collection of live

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That Metal Show’s Eddie, Don & Jim

Montage Music Hall | Jan. 2 That Metal Show features comedian Jim Forentine, who co-hosts That Metal Show on VH-1 along with Don Jamieson and Eddie Trunk. Over the years, they have hosted the likes of Marilyn Manson and Sammy Hagar along with a veritable who’s who of

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Water St. Music Hall | Jan. 2 Rubblebucket, based in Brooklyn, is an Afro-beat/rock band,

Photo City Improv | Dec. 31 Jan. 2 Formerly based in Buffalo and now working out of Los Angeles, comedian Chet Wild has shared the stage with Louie Anderson, Dom Irrera and Patrice O’Neal; and appeared at top comedy festivals nationwide. His style uses candid, dark, absurd humor that allows him to poke fun at himself and his own flaws.

a genre-mashing group that has fans declaring that “if Brooklyn and New Orleans had a love child, it would be conceived while listening to Rubblebucket.” Their latest release is Survival Sounds... The Big Mean Sound Machine performs dance music that is, well, big and mean! Fusing elements of Afro-beat, garage rock, funk, and dub rhythms, BMSM promise to “crank out some of the dirtiest, fattest, grooviest beats to keep you moving all night long.” Releases include Marauder, Ouroboros and Contraband.

Barry Crimmins

Comedy Club | Jan. 2 Stand-up comedian and political satirist, Barry Crimmins has appeared on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and When Standup Stood Out and is the subject of a documentary called Call Me Lucky, directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.

Chet Catallo & The Cats Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint | Dec. 26

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Featuring original members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, the Wizards of Winter bring their Winter Tour to The Oncenter in Syracuse, December 27. Fans can expect to hear some TSO hits as well as music from WOWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own holiday rock opera, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tales Beneath a Northern Star.â&#x20AC;?

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Rogers Centre, One Blue Jays Way, Toronto; 416-341-1707 www.rogerscentre.com thru 12/27 Disney: Dare to Dream War Memorial Arena at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse; 315-4352121 www.oncenter.org 12/30-1/3 Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream

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Bug Jar | Jan. 5 The Everymen, rockers from Tuckerton NJ, come to town in support of a new album titled Givinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Up On Free Jazz.

COMEDY

Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St., Toronto; 416-872-4255 / masseyhall.com 12/31 NYE Comedy Extravaganza featuring Headliner Simon B. Cotter

DANCE

Mulroy Civic Center Theatres at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse; 315-435-2121 www.oncenter.org 12/27 The Wizards of Winter

Seneca Niagara Casino, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, NY; 877-873-6322 / senecaniagaracasino.com 1/2 Dancing with the Stars Live!

Dance All Night Tour

Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St.;, Toronto 416-872-4255 www.roythomsonhall.com 1/1 Strauss Symphony of Canada: Salute to Vienna New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concert 2016

Turning Stone Casino & Resort, NYS Thruway Exit 33, Verona; 877-833SHOW www.turningstone.com 1/3 Dancing with the Stars Live!

Dance All Night Tour

Seneca Niagara Casino, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, NY; 877-873-6322 / senecaniagaracasino.com 12/26 Commodores & The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards

SPORTS

First Niagara Center, 0ne Seymour Knox III Plaza, Buffalo; 888-467-2273 www.firstniagaracenter.com 12/30 Rochester Amerks vs. St. John Ice Caps

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Jewish Community Center | Jan. 2 & 3 Featuring Rochesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Michael DuBois, this dazzling show offers a glimpse of his multiple talents - juggling, magic and circus stunts - all of which have been featured in performances at over 500 colleges, and in theatres throughout the world...Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joined here by The Amazing Viktoria Grimmy, a fifth-generation circus performer and aerialist who has appeared in the Broadway show, Pippin as well as with the Big Apple Circus and Ringling Brothers.

The Everymen

Turning Stone Casino & Resort, NYS Thruway Exit 33, Verona; 877-833SHOW www.turningstone.com 1/2 Bret Michaels

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From Broadway to pop, Rochester-based actress Janine Mercandetti gets “Out of Costume,” presenting an evening of songs and stories at the JCC, December 30 & 31.

Theatre Editor’s note - Seasonal productions that focus on the holidays are covered in our Holiday Happenings column.

Openings...

•JCC CENTERSTAGE - JCC Center Stage at 1200 Edgewood Avenue will present Big Wigs featuring Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune on December 27 at 2 p.m. and December 31, New Year’s Eve, at 9 p.m. The all-new show is a tribute to several decades of Divas like Barbara, Liza, Judy, Tina, Cher and Celine. Mrs. Kasha Davis has been touring the world since appearing on “RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7,” but is back here by popular demand! Also at Center Stage, Out of Costume starring Janine Mercandetti will be presented on December 30 & 31 at 7 p.m., with special guest, Mrs. Kasha Davis. The show features a variety of music, from classics to contemporary and a belt or two from Broadway in a show that reflects on life’s quick changes and wardrobe malfunctions. Call (585) 461-2000.

•GEVA COMEDY IMPROV - GCI presents an evening of comedic entertainment and nostalgic revelry on New Year’s Eve, December 31, at 75 Woodbury Blvd. There will be live music, actors, champagne and an after the show dance party. Call (585) 232-GEVA. •ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH

- Downstairs Cabaret Theater at 3450 Winton Place is presenting John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High featuring Jim Curry and Band from December 31 thru January 2. Also at DCT, Marc Salem: Mind Over Rochester will be presented on New Year’s Eve, something of a family tradition.

Call (585) 325-4370 for reservations.

• M Y FA I R E L I Z A / T H E WOOLGATHERER ­- ShakeCo, The Shakespeare Company of Greater Rochester, presents My Fair Eliza, based on “Pygmalion”

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8 meals, drinks~Concierge floor, $1630+ 5/24: CARRIE UNDERWOOD CONCERT @ First Niagara Center, with tailgate & ride, $80+ Club Package $210pp 7/12: JUSTIN BIEBER CONCERT @ First Niagara Center w/meal & ride, $80+ Club Package $300pp 7/15-16: BOSTON RED SOX - Rivalry Renewed, 1 game, dep. 5am, return Saturday 5pm via Amtrak, NYC hotel with breakfast, hosted by Chris!, 1 bed $390+, 2 beds $450+ 7/30-31: POCONO NASCAR 400 & ROCKIES @ NY METS, ride, sightseeing, tailgate, hotel, breakfast, tix, dep. 7am, $490+ 8/7: NASCAR @ THE GLEN, with tailgate, dep. 7am exit 44, 8am Geneva, $160-180+

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by Sue Cannon Editor’s Note...Be sure to also check out our Holiday Happenings article for seasonal fun, designed especially for the little ones!

•SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DAYS at the Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Avenue, offers hands on experiments during the holiday break, from December 26 thru 30. Call (585) 271-4320.

•At the Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, youngsters can enjoy a SCHOOL BREAK WEEK WITH

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by William Mast ro s i m o n e w i l l be performed on January 6, 7 & 8.

The show follows two very different people who come together by chance and find they have more in common than they thought.

Visit www.muccc. org for details.

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AMERKS TAKE ON THREE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Our Rochester Americans AHL hockey team will be on their home ice at the Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Square for upcoming matches on Saturday, December 26 at 7:05 p.m. against Utica and on Sunday, December 27, when Hartford takes the ice against Rochester at 5:05 p.m.

Next up is a game that will be played at the First Niagara Center, One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza in Buffalo, pitting Rochester against St. John’s on Wednesday, December 30 at 7:05 p.m. Visit www.amerks.com; or call (855) GO-AMERKS.

Film

Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum 900 East Ave.; 2714090 / eastmanhouse.org (All films shown at 8 pm unless otherwise noted.)

12/23 The Impossible Pieces of Fury *French w/subtitles 12/26 The Shop Around the Corner 12/27 Bugs Bunny at 75 (2 pm) 12/29 A Night at the Movies in 1915 *Silent film w/ live piano by Philip C. Carli 12/30 The Uprising 12/31 The Band Wagon (New Year’s Eve Dinner; Seatings between 6-7pm; Reservations by 12/29 at

271-3361 x223) 1/1 The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (2 pm) 1/2 Magical Mystery Tour * Introduction by Andy Babiuk; Post-film party at Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 1/3 Moonfleet (2 pm) 1/5 The Man and the Moment 1/6 A Hero Never Dies *Cantonese w/subtitles

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BUFFALO BILLS HOST THE COWBOYS AND THE JETS The Buffalo Bills NFL football team will be on their home field at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, December 27 to take on the Dallas Cowboys; and again the following week, on January 3 to face the New York Jets in the last regular season game this season. A 1 p.m. kick-off is scheduled for both. Call (877) 228-4357; and visit www.buffalobills.com.

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SID, THE SCIENCE KID on December 26 thru Januar y 3.

Have your picture snapped with Sid, investigate everyday science questions, use scientific tools to learn about the laws of motion, magnetism and more. Call (585) 263-2700.

•DISNEY ON ICE makes a stop at the Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Square, with performances scheduled for December 30 thru January 3. See our Coming To Town section for full details on this event, which promises fun for the whole family; and call (315) 478-6700.

•At the Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, MICHAEL DUBOIS’ SOLO CIRCUS and THE AMAZING VIKTORIA GRIMMY perform on January 2 & 3. See our Coming To Town section, and call (585) 461-2000.

•The Monday STORYTIME CLUB meeting in January at the Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, will focus on “Play Pals,” with meetings planned on January 4 and 25. Call (585) 263-2700.

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The City of Rochester, as with so many other mid-size cities from coast to coast, has numerous workmen-like artists that continuously create intense, top shelf music. Blues singer and harp player Jack Neelin is one of them and he has finally released a collection of songs he actually recorded in 2013, Girls Will Be Girls.

Although Neelin and company chart their own musical course by mixing rock and blues, there are welcome hints of late 60s blues such as music created by British imports like Savoy Brown or east coast titans such as the J Geils Band. The Jack Neelin Band proudl y announces its arrival with a gritty, full force blast of the blues with “Another Night in Paradise.” Other stand out songs include “White Trash Girl” with its nod to ZZ Top’s “Legs,” the slow burner “Just a Memory,” and finally “Child of Sorrow,” which pays homage to the indigenous people of Canada since Neelin traces his heritage back to the native people of that country.

Although there are a few songs that could use a bit more punch, the bulk of the songs (all originals) add up to a collection of focused blue collar blues.

Rory Block -Blues Walkin’ Like a Man -Hard Luck Child (Stony Point Records) Born in the earl y par t of the twentieth c e n t u r y, h e was exposed to gospel and preaching at an early age, sang country and delta blues in the late twenties and early thirties for Paramount Records and then…disappeared. He was rediscovered in the mid-1960s by passionate blues fans that went

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in search of him and he enjoyed a renaissance that included new recordings and performances on world class stages such as at the Newport festival. His name was Son House...and his name was Skip James. Both blues titans’ lives and music careers had these amazing similarities.

Noted blues singer and guitarist Ms. Rory Block has dedicated years to honoring blues masters (five and counting so far) by releasing a series of tribute “cover” collections. The first one in Ms. Block’s “Mentor Series,” Blues Walkin’ Like a Man, a tribute to Son House came out in 2008, while the latest, the Skip James tribute Hard Luck Child, was released in 2014.

Rochester Music Hall of Fame inductee Son House was fierce and he was focused and his slide guitar was sharp, articulate and piercing. His voice alternated between p o we r ful and moani n g as he drew from a deep well of pent up emotion.

Rory Block channels all this and more as she’s accompanied by, well, Rory Block. Her all acoustic approach strips the music to its most basic element. Ultimately, the sound soars.

Block kicks off the Skip James tribute with an original biographical song that summarizes the life of James (an element that would have been a great beginning to the Son House disc and others).

What follows are brisk and precise renditions of James’ songs.

A year or two after James was rediscovered, Cream introduced one of James’ songs, “I’m So Glad,” to millions of passionate rock fans, further solidifying his place in history.

Ironically, the series is greatly enhanced by the fact that it’s a woman covering songs originally written and sung by men. It’s all too easy to find hundreds of “men covering men” or “women covering women” on tribute collections, so Ms. Block brings a fresh and distinctive angle to these songs. She mines the essence of the originals yet her unique interpretation can draw out haunting, lconic elements as well as spirited and energized sounds, helping to reveal the soul of the men she met and admired.

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The Most Wonderful Time of The Beer

by Mark Tichenor One of the tenser points of debate in the craft beer community is the industry’s relentless seasonality. It seems that every holiday brings with it a glut of targeted, demographically-appropriate ales. It makes one wonder if the beer industry has seasons at all, or just fiscal quarters.

Anyway, the Holidays are no different. Around the middle of October, America’s craft breweries, and Anheuser Busch’s craft breweries, release a deluge of heavy, sweet, often potently spiced winter warmers and Christmas ales.

Many of these are little more than marketing gimmicks, often sporting a punny name and label art that depicts Santa Claus behaving in a vaguely inappropriate manner. Still it can’t be denied that holiday ale has some traditional basis, or that the colder, darker months are the perfect time to enjoy heavier, darker beer.

Some traditions take holiday beers, or at least the idea of spiced alcoholic ceremonial beverages, all the way back to the vikings, who, when not pillaging and discovering continents, would celebrate the “Jul” season. They took this very seriously; the old Norse parliament even legislated compulsory beer parties at which it was required to have at least three farmers present.

That tradition filtered its way through the centuries, mingled with Christianity, and remains an important part of Scandinavian culture to this day; many Danish and Norwegian breweries release special “Julebrygs,” or Christmas brews, that satisfy with a syrupy texture and figlike sweetness. At any rate, this concept was heartily embraced by the pioneers of American craft brewing, and are much loved today.

December December 23, 23, 2015 2015 -- January January 6, 6, 2016 2016 FREETIME FREETIME It’s hard to just blithely toss around holiday beer suggestions.

There aren’t any real style-defining guidelines, so it’s impossible to evaluate one against the other.

Much of it comes down to personal taste.

You would definitely do well to try Rochester’s own Christmas beer: Nice and Naughty Christmas Ale from Naked Dove Brewing. It’s dark and sweet, with coriander notes and a gingerbread quality that evokes memories of that perfect childhood Christmas that your neighbor’s kids always got to have.

Nice and Naughty has been brewed every year since Naked Dove opened in 2010, and its November release causes considerable anticipation in the Finger Lakes and Rochester beer communities. There’s generally a line-up at the brewery on release day, and each passing year finds the brewery increasing the size of its annual batch.

Great Lakes Christmas Ale also continues to grow its following throughout the Nor theast . It takes a slightl y gentler approach to winter spice, relying on a pronounced malt sweetness for flavor, with the gingerbread and allspice gently tickling your nose.

This beer is a point of pride for residents of Cleveland, where the brewery is located. It’s actually claimed that, during the beer’s annual release week, it is the most popular beer in the city of Cleveland, surpassing in sales even the big major beers.

Ultimately, holiday ale serves as a welcome treat at the end of a long year, and putting one’s feet up with a glass of something complex, appealing, and warming is one of the pleasures of modern life, and a fine opportunity to reflect on one’s fortunes. Whatever the holiday you celebrate, save a glass for something special.

Mark owns a laptop and likes beer. For more on beer, check out the beercraft blog, updated regularly, at beercraft. wordpress.com & on Twitter @ beercraft. Send your questions, suggestions, or comments to beercraft@rochester.rr.com

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by Sue Cannon Christmas and New Year’s Eve are upon us. We’ve been rushing around for weeks now in preparation; and finally, it’s time to relax by the fire with family and friends. There are still plenty of special activities planned to complete your holiday celebration, however... and our Holiday Happenings column will take you right through New Year’s - Enjoy! ❉Thru December 27: •A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Rochester’s popular family holiday tradition has returned to Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. The Charles Dickens classic, adapted by Mark Cuddy, promising to once again awaken your heart and rekindle your spirit with magic, music and merriment.

Call (585) 232-GEVA. •HOLIDAY - Screen Plays presents this heartfelt and humorous hit by Rochester native Philip Barry at Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. The film adaptation of Holiday famously starred Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn and is a story of love, money, and romance. Call (585) 232-GEVA. •ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS - Downstairs Cabaret Theater at 3450 Winton Place is presenting John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas featuring Jim Curry and Band. Call (585) 325-4370. ❉Thru January 3: •HOLIDAY LASER - The RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, at 657 East Ave., adds excitement to the holiday season with its mix of festive seasonal music accompanied by choreographed laser light. Call (585) 271-4320.

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FREETIME December December23, 23,2015 2015- -January January6,6,2016 2016 14 FREETIME ❉December 28 - 30: •MODEL RAILROAD OPE N HOUSE - The Edgerton Community Center at 41 Backus Street opens their model railroad room to the public where you can experience Rochester history in miniature - a must see for railroad enthusiasts.

Call (585) 428-6769.

<<< continued on pg. 11 •HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS - The comedy, A Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays by Ken Ludwig, is the holiday offering presented this year by Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E. Main Street. In this show, its Christmas Eve, 1936, and a Broadway star known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. Needless to say, things soon turn dangerous in this whodunit, set during the Christmas holidays. Call (585) 454-1260.

❉December 29: •KWANZAA - A celebration of family, community and culture, presented by the Kwanzaa Coalition, is planned from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Avenue. Call (585) 271-4320.

❉Thru January 10: There’s still time! Performances of A Christmas Carol continue •HOLIDAY BOTANICAL SHOW ❉December 31: through December 27 at Geva Theatre Center.

- Monroe County’s Lamber ton •NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRAConser vatory in Highland Park, TION - The City of Rochester rings 180 Reservoir Avenue, hosts its 104th annual holiday display of over in the New Year early, starting at 5:30 p.m., with a New Year’s Eve Skate 1,000 poinsettias, fresh wreaths, trees and sparking lights - inside and at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court Street. Families outside! Call (585) 753-1080. are invited from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and adults (16 & over) from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Meanwhile, more family fun - indoors - is planned starting at ❉December 24: 7 p.m. with a DJ dance party at the Riverside Convention Center, 123 East •HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY - Rochester City School #4 at 198 Dr. Main Street. There will be family entertainment and activities including Samuel McCeeWay hosts Juniors 5th Annual Toy Drive Giveaway from giant bounce houses, clowns, and more. The evening ends with fireworks 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event promises refreshments, the arrival of Santa at 10 p.m., just outside the convention center, overlooking the Main Street Claus (by helicopter!), a toy pass-out, and holiday entertainment. Call Bridge. Call 311 (or if outside of Rochester, dial 585-428-5990).

(585) 328-9555.

•CAPITOL STEPS - An annual favorite in Rochester, this New Year’s •A CHRISTMAS CAROL - ShakeCo, the Rochester Shakespeare ComEve performance by the Capitol Steps at the Nazareth College Arts pany, presents a one-man show of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Center, 4245 East Avenue, offers political humor and satire, based on at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Avenue. Admission is free on a first come, the greatest foibles of the past year. There will be live music prior to first seated basis for this 2 p.m. show, doors open at 1:30 p.m. Visit each of two shows (6:30 & 10 p.m.) as well as during intermission. www.muccc.org.

Call (585) 389-2170.

•NEW YEAR’S DINNER & A MOVIE - Celebrate the New Year with ❉December 25: “Dinner and a Movie.” A holiday meal is planned in the George East•FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER - Nancy BB Meyer hosts her 51st free man Museum Café, 900 East Avenue, before the screening of The Band Christmas Day Dinner at the Town of Chili Senior Citizen Center, 3235 Wagon (1953). Reservations are required for the dinner - by 12/29. Call Chili Avenue, from noon to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited, especially our (585) 271-3361. veterans. You don’t need to bring anything, just an empty belly and be •IACC NEW YEAR - The annual New Year’s Eve Party at the Italian ready for a hug, if you want one - you’ll even get a stuffed animal! Call American Community Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way, will feature an (585) 889-6185. open bar, a buffet, and the PopShow Band. For details and reservations, visit www.iaccrochester.org. ❉December 26: •LAST NIGHT PERRY - A fun, alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year’s •CHET CATALLO & CATS HOLIDAY CONCERT - Sticky Lips BBQ Eve celebration takes place from 5 p.m. to midnight at the Perry ElemenJuke Joint at 830 Jefferson Road in Henrietta hosts Chet Catallo & The tary Middle School, 50 Olin Avenue in Perry NY. Forty performers will Cats as they perform their 9th annual Holiday Concert. Call (585) be seen on stage, there will be a street fair, wandering musicians, clowns, 292-5544. face painting, crafts, magic, a caricaturist, exotic reptiles, comedians, karaoke, a drum circle and more. Meanwhile, from 5 to 11:30 p.m., ❉December 26: Perry High School will be open for Sports Night Perry with mini-golf, an •HOLIDAY FILM - The Dryden Theatre of the George Eastman Museum, obstacle course, organized competitions and more. A midnight dance 900 East Avenue, is screening The Shop Around the Corner (1940) as part follows. Call (585) 237-5375.

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Nashville-based Woody Pines brings roots, ragtime and country blues to Abilene Bar & Lounge, December 29.

CLUBS

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ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE 153 Liberty Pole Way, 232-3230 / abilenebarandlounge.com Steve Lyons 8pm THE BEALE 689 South Ave, 271-4650 The Geezers 7-9pm HORIZONS @ WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA Rt. 96, Perinton, 381-4000 Gary Rose Acoustics 5:30-8:30pm

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 Riproc Christmas Dance Party 8pm

Americana

STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 292-5544 The Night Before the Night Before Christmas Hey Dude Holiday Jam feat. Folkfaces/Aaron Lipp solo/The Textured Whinos 8pm-midnight

Jazz

LITTLE THEATRE CAFE 240 East Ave (in back) 232-3906 Margaret Explosion 7pm

Karaoke

NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 10pm

Open Jam

MURPH’S IRONDEQUOIT PUB 705 Titus Ave, 342-6780 Open Jam w/host Nate Coffey 9pm

Reggae

TEMPLE BAR & GRILLE 109 East Ave, 232-6000 Personal Blend 10pm

Rock

FLOUR CITY STATION 170 East Ave., 413-5745 Borg Party feat. members of Dopapod, Aqueous, Turkuaz, The Niche & GPGDS w/Mrs. HD 8pm

SHOW

Open Mic

RMSC STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM 657 East Ave, 697-1945 The Living Sea 2pm

R&B/Soul

DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas 7pm

DON’S ORIGINAL PUB 2055 9 Mile Pt. Rd., Penfield, 377-1040 Open Mic hosted by Gene Romano 7-9:30pm

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 Anonymous Willpower Trio 9pm

THEATRE

GEVA THEATRE CENTER 75 Woodbury Blvd, 232-GEVA A Christmas Carol noon & 4:30pm

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HORIZONS @ WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA Rt. 96, Perinton, 381-4000 The Swooners 5:30-8:30pm

SHOWS

RMSC STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM 657 East Ave, 697-1945 -Holiday Laser 11am, noon & 1pm -The Living Sea 2:15pm

THEATRE

GEVA THEATRE CENTER 75 Woodbury Blvd, 232-GEVA A Christmas Carol noon & 4:30pm

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HORIZONS @ WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA Rt. 96, Perinton, 381-4000 -Bill Slater, solo piano 10:30am-4pm -Mark Bader 5-8pm

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 Christmas Day Dance Party feat. The Stay Gold Crew, an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest & more 8pm

Karaoke

SHORTS 35 N Main St, Fairport, 388-0136 w/Summer Bob 10pm-2am

THEATRE

DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 John Denverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rocky Mountain Christmas 8pm

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CALIFORNIA BREW HAUS 402 Ridge Rd W, 621-1480 Winter Escape w/Mike Speranza, Glen, Strange Bird, Bobby Skrzypek & The Pedestrians *7pm doors JOHNNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990 JumboShrimp 8:30pm LOCK 32 BREWING CO. 10 Schoen Place, Pittsford, 5067738 Plain Jane 7-10pm

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 Winter Dance Party w/The Quitters, Televisionaries & Live Bait (w/ Thunderclap Jimmy spinning Rock & Roll Records) 8pm

Blues

FLAHERTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HONEOYE FALLS 60 W. Main St., Honeoye Falls, 497-7010 Dirty Bourbon Blues Band 9pm

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Comedy

THE COMEDY CLUB 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, 6719080 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Twas the Night After Christmas Comedy Show 7:30 & 10pm PHOTO CITY IMPROV & COMEDY CLUB 543 Atlantic Ave., 782-9778/ photocityimprov.com Goo House - A Holiday Event w/music

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Country

NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 Shifting Gears 10pm-1:30am

Irish

CARROLLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR & RESTAURANT 1768 E. Main St., 288-9631 Wren Night - Irish Merriment 7pm

BATHTUB BILLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 630 Ridge Rd. West, 865-2910 Mojo Benders 9:30pm-1:30am DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 Teressa Wilcox Band 10pm FLOUR CITY STATION 170 East Ave., 413-5745 Something Else 9pm SHOOTERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1226 Fairport Rd, 385-9777 Northside Johnny 9:30pm-1:30am

KIDS

RMSC 657 East Ave, 697-1492 Holiday Science & Technology Days 11am-3pm THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sid the Science Kidâ&#x20AC;? School-Break Week 11am-2pm

SHOWS

RMSC STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM 657 East Ave, 697-1945 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 11am & 3:15pm -New Discoveries in Our Solar System 1pm -The Living Sea 2:15 & 4:15pm -Saturday Night Skies 7:30pm -Dave Matthews Laser 8:15pm -90s Laser 9:30pm

SPORTS

Jazz

HOCKEY Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Sq., 855-GO-AMERKS Rochester Amerks vs. Utica Comets 7:05pm

POMODORO 1290 University Ave., 271-5000 Moondance 7-10pm

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org The Gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays 8pm

STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 2925544 Chet Catallo & The Cats Holiday Concert 9:30pm-midnight

DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 John Denverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rocky Mountain Christmas 4 & 8pm

Karaoke

GEVA THEATRE CENTER 75 Woodbury Blvd, 232-GEVA -A Christmas Carol 2 & 7:30pm -Screen Plays presents: Holiday 2:30 & 7pm (Fielding Nextstage)

Pop/Jazz

MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org ShakeCo. presents: My Fair Eliza 2 & 7pm

CHARLEY BROWNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 1675 Penfield Rd., 385-9202 Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Duo 7:30-10pm

SHORTS 35 N Main St, Fairport, 388-0136 w/Summer Bob 10pm-2am

HORIZONS @ WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA Rt. 96, Perinton, 381-4000 Special Blend 7:30pm-midnight

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December 23, 2015 - January 6, 2016 FREETIME

DECEMBER

27

CLUBS

Acoustic

HORIZONS @ WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA Rt. 96, Perinton, 381-4000 Bill Slater, solo piano 11am-2pm

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 Slumbers w/Rustle & Bromley, AJ Anthony, Kind of Kind, Boy Jr. 8pm

Celtic

TEMPLE BAR & GRILLE 109 East Ave, 232-6000 Celtic Music Night w/Peg & The Fiddler 6-10pm

Funk/Jazz Fusion

LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 Ryan Johnson’s Holiday Extravaganza 6:30pm

Irish

JOHNNY’S 1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990 Traditional Irish Music Session 5pm

Open Mic

JOHNNY’S 1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990 Open Mic w/Dave McGrath 7pm

Rock

SMOKIN’ JOE’S BAR & GRILL 425 Lyell Ave. 647-1540 Captain Sky Frog 6:30pm-til

Soul/Rock

WATER STREET MUSIC HALL 204 N Water St, 325-5600 The Main Street Lights 6:30pm

CONCERTS

MEMORIAL ART GALLERY 500 University Ave, 276-8900 “Going for Baroque” Presentation & Mini-Recital 1 & 3pm

KIDS

RMSC 657 East Ave, 697-1492 Holiday Science & Technology Days 11am-3pm THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Sid the Science Kid” School-Break Week 1-4pm

SHOWS

RMSC STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM 657 East Ave, 697-1945 -The Living Sea 1 & 2pm -Holiday Laser 3 & 4pm

SPORTS

FOOTBALL Ralph Wilson Stadium, One Bills Dr., Orchard Park, 1-877-BB-TICKS Buffalo Bills vs. Dallas Cowboys 1pm HOCKEY Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Sq., 855-GO-AMERKS Rochester Amerks vs. Hartford Wolf Pack 5:05pm

THEATRE

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays 2pm

JOHNNY RAWLS

DECEMBER 30

SUNDAY

17

DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas 2pm GEVA THEATRE CENTER 75 Woodbury Blvd, 232-GEVA -A Christmas Carol noon & 4:30pm (Free performance for military families & veterans; call for info) -Screen Plays presents: Holiday 2pm (Fielding Nextstage) JCC CENTER STAGE 1200 Edgewood Ave., 461-2000/ jcccenterstage.org Big Wigs - Divas Through the Years 2pm MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org ShakeCo. presents: My Fair Eliza 2pm

MONDAY DECEMBER

28

CLUBS

Americana

LITTLE THEATRE CAFE 240 East Ave (in back) 232-3906 Watkins & The Rapiers Holiday Show 7-9pm

Jam Rock

FLOUR CITY STATION 170 East Ave., 413-5745 Aranka Fabian w/The Vassar Brothers 8pm

Show

LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 Lovin’ Cup Idol Kick-Off Party 7pm

KIDS

CENTRAL LIBRARY KATE GLEASON AUDITORIUM 115 South Ave, 428-8150 Wegmans ZooMobile presents: Cycle of Life 10:30-11:30am RMSC 657 East Ave, 697-1492 Holiday Science & Technology Days 11am-3pm THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Sid the Science Kid” School-Break Week 11am-2pm

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A Dino favorite, bluesman Johnny Rawls makes a holiday appearance at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, December 30.

SHOWS

EDGERTON R-CENTER 41 Backus St, 428-6769/ cityofrochester.gov/edgertontrain Model Railroad Holiday Open House 10am-2pm RMSC STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM 657 East Ave, 697-1945 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 11am, 3:15 & 4:15pm -New Discoveries in Our Solar System 1pm -The Living Sea 2:15pm

TUESDAY DECEMBER

29

CLUBS

Acoustic

THE BEALE 689 South Ave, 271-4650 Teagan Ward 7-10pm

Acoustic Rock

HORIZONS @ WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA Rt. 96, Perinton, 381-4000 Roses & Revolutions 5:30-8:30pm

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 Hot Mulligan w/Second Chances, Kayak Jones 8pm

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Bluegrass

JOHNNY’S 1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990 String Theory 8pm

Karaoke

BATHTUB BILLY’S 630 Ridge Rd. West, 865-2910 7pm NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 9:30pm

Roots/Ragtime

ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE 153 Liberty Pole Way, 232-3230 / abilenebarandlounge.com Woody Pines 8:30pm

Trivia

ANGRY GOAT PUB 938 Clinton Ave. S., 413-1125 Geeks Who Drink Trivia 8pm

CONCERTS

DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE 20 Windsor St, 325-4370 Grove Place Jazz Project feat.

Eastman Jazz Students & Other Area Artists 7pm

KIDS

RMSC 657 East Ave, 697-1492 Holiday Science & Technology Days 11am-3pm

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Jazz

LITTLE THEATRE CAFE 240 East Ave (in back) 232-3906 Margaret Explosion 7-9pm

Jazz/Funk

HORIZONS @ WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA Rt. 96, Perinton, 381-4000 Uptown Groove 5:30-8:30pm

Karaoke

NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 10pm

Open Jam

MURPH’S IRONDEQUOIT PUB 705 Titus Ave, 342-6780 Open Jam w/host Nate Coffey 9pm

Open Mic

DON’S ORIGINAL PUB 2055 9 Mile Pt. Rd., Penfield, 377-1040 Open Mic hosted by Gene Romano 7-9:30pm

Reggae

ROCHESTER’S FINEST GENTLEMEN’S CLUB ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ATTRACTIVE DANCERS (NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY) WE WILL TRAIN YOU TO MAKE

TEMPLE BAR & GRILLE 109 East Ave, 232-6000 Personal Blend 10pm

KIDS

Girls Never Seen At Other Local Clubs

BIG $$$

414 W. RIDGE RD • ROCHESTER • 585-270-4272 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8PM–2AM FEATURING HAPPY HOUR - FRI. 4–9PM & SAT. 6–9PM

THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Sid the Science Kid” School-Break Week 11am-2pm

SHOWS

EDGERTON R-CENTER 41 Backus St, 428-6769/ cityofrochester.gov/edgertontrain Model Railroad Holiday Open House 10am-2pm RMSC 657 East Ave, 697-1492 Kwanzaa Celebration 2:30-5pm RMSC STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM 657 East Ave, 697-1945 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 11am, 3:15 & 4:15pm -New Discoveries in Our Solar System 1pm -The Living Sea 2:15pm

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER

30

CLUBS

Acoustic

ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE 153 Liberty Pole Way, 232-3230 / abilenebarandlounge.com Steve Lyons 8pm THE BEALE 689 South Ave, 271-4650 The Geezers 7-9pm STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 292-5544 Acoustic Wednesday feat. Diamond & Steele 6:30-8:30pm

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Alternative

BLUE CROSS ARENA One War Memorial Sq., 758-5300 Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! 7pm RMSC 657 East Ave, 697-1492 Holiday Science & Technology Days 11am-3pm THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Sid the Science Kid” School-Break Week 11am-2pm

SHOWS

EDGERTON R-CENTER 41 Backus St, 428-6769/ cityofrochester.gov/edgertontrain Model Railroad Holiday Open House 10am-2pm

Blues

RMSC STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM 657 East Ave, 697-1945 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 11am, 3:15 & 4:15pm -New Discoveries in Our Solar System 1pm -The Living Sea 2:15pm

Comedy

DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE 20 Windsor St, 325-4370 Marc Salem: Mind Over Rochester 7pm

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 California Cousins w/Prince Daddy, Gunnar Stahl & TBA 8pm

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 Johnny Rawls & The Love Machine 9pm

PHOTO CITY IMPROV & COMEDY CLUB 543 Atlantic Ave., 782-9778/ photocityimprov.com Wednesday Open Mic w/Host Woody Battaglia *7:30pm Sign-up; 8pm Show

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THEATRE

JCC CENTERSTAGE 1200 Edgewood Ave., 461-2000/ jcccenterstage.org Janine Mercandetti - Out of Costume 7pm

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December 23, 2015 - January 6, 2016 FREETIME

DECEMBER

31

CLUBS

Acoustic

THE BEALE 689 South Ave, 271-4650 New Year’s Eve w/Jim Lane 6-9pm

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 New Year’s Eve @ The Bug Jar feat.

Mikaela Davis w/Harmonica Lewinski & The Temptators 8pm

Blues

THE BEALE 689 South Ave, 271-4650 New Year’s Eve w/Dave Riccioni 9pm-1am DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 New Year’s Eve Party feat. Joe Beard w/Steve Grills & The Roadmasters 10pm SMOKIN’ JOE’S BAR & GRILL 425 Lyell Ave. 647-1540 New Year’s Eve Party w/The LPs 9:30pm-1:30am

Comedy

THE COMEDY CLUB 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, 6719080 Thea Vidale 7:30 & 10pm PHOTO CITY IMPROV & COMEDY CLUB 543 Atlantic Ave., 782-9778/ photocityimprov.com New Year’s Eve Celebration feat.

Comic Chet Wild w/The Lance Hoffman Orchestra *8pm doors

Country

FLOUR CITY STATION 170 East Ave., 413-5745 New Year’s Eve Party feat. The Zac Brown Tribute Band w/These Guys 8pm NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 New Year’s Eve Bash w/Double Cross 9pm-1am

DJ

TAPAS 177 177 St Paul St, 262-2090 New Year’s Celebration Party w/DJ Flex midnight-4am

Jazz

CHARLEY BROWN’S 1675 Penfield Rd., 385-9202 New Year’s Eve Celebration w/Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Duo 7:30-10pm HORIZONS @ WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA Rt. 96, Perinton, 381-4000 New Year’s Eve Celebration w/ The Gap Mangione New Blues Band 8:30pm-12:30am

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LITTLE THEATRE CAFE 240 East Ave (in back) 232-3906 The Bob Sneider Trio 7pm

Pop/Jazz

POMODORO 1290 University Ave., 571-5000 New Year’s Eve Celebration w/ Special Blend 8:30pm-12:30am

Rock

ARGYLE GRILL @ EAGLE VALE 4344 Nine Mile Point Rd, Fairport, 377-2452 New Year’s Eve Party w/Rock-itScience 9pm-1am

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JOHNNY’S 1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990 New Year’s Eve Party w/Dog House 8:30pm

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LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 The British Invasion New Year’s Eve Bash feat. Mr. Mustard & Wild Horses 6:30pm-12:30am

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Rock & Soul

STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 2925544 Rock & Roll New Year’s Eve feat. The Hi-Risers w/Hanna & The Blue Hearts 7pm doors

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Show

WATER STREET MUSIC HALL 204 N Water St, 325-5600 Neon Masquerade Party 9pm

CONCERT

THE GERMAN HOUSE 315 Gregory St., livepanda.com Panda NYE - New Year’s Eve w/Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad & Guests Danielle Ponder & The Tomorrow People, Funknut *Beer Tasting & Acoustic Jam w/ members of GPGDS & Extended Family 7pm *Downstairs After-Party w/Subsoil & Level 7 Hip Hop DJ set

FESTIVALS

PERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 50 Olin Ave., Perry, 237-5375/ lastnightperry.com Last Night Perry 2015 5pm-midnight rIVERSIDE CONVENTION CENTER 123 E. Main St., call 311 or 4285990/cityofrochester.gov/NYE/ City of Rochester New Year’s Eve Celebration & Fireworks *Family Indoor Fun 7pm *Fireworks Display from Main Street Bridge @ 10pm

5 mins East of Webster

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DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 3

THURSDAY

19

KIDS

BLUE CROSS ARENA One War Memorial Sq., 758-5300 Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! noon THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Sid the Science Kid” School-Break Week 11am-2pm

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Los Angeles-based (by way of Buffalo, NY) comic Chet Wild provides the laughs at Photo City Improv & Comedy Club, New Year’s Eve through January 3.

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20 FREETIME December 23, 2015 - January 6, 2016

SHOWS

Lets GROW Rochester!

1000Watt complete light systems with Lamp, hangers, air cooled reflector $199.00

NSR Bloom Juice, Grow Juice &Boost Juice have unique visual color indicators for instant pH assessment.

1000Watt Electronic dimming balast only $188.00-SUPER SALE 11am-7pm Mon-Fri tâ&#x20AC;Ť ÜŽâ&#x20AC;ŹBN to 6pm Saturday 3047 W. Henrietta Rd - Townline Plaza 292-0370 www.hmoonhydro.com

ITALIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER 150 Frank DiMino Way, off Manitou Rd, Gates, 594-8882 New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Party with The Popshow Band 6:30pm *Tickets purchased at IACC in advance

RMSC STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM 657 East Ave, 697-1945 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 11am, 3:15 & 4:15pm -New Discoveries in Our Solar System 1pm -The Living Sea 2:15pm WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA 199 Woodcliff Dr., Fairport, 3814000 New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Celebration feat.

The Silver Arrow Band (Woodcliff Ballroom, call for reservations) & Gap Mangione & The New Blues Band (Horizons Lounge)

SPORTS

ICE SKATING Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St., call 311 or 428-5990/cityofrochester.gov/ NYE/ New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Skate 5-7:30pm & 8-10pm

JANUARY 2

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org The Gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays 7pm DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE 20 Windsor St, 325-4370 Marc Salem: Mind Over Rochester 6 & 10pm DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 John Denverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rocky Mountain High 8pm GEVA THEATRE CENTER 75 Woodbury Blvd, 232-GEVA Geva Comedy Improvâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Comedy Spectacular 7:30 & 10:30pm JCC CENTER STAGE 1200 Edgewood Ave., 461-2000/ jcccenterstage.org -Janine Mercandetti - Out of Costume 7pm -Big Wigs - Divas Through the Years 9pm

Brooklyn indie collective Rubblebucket take a break from the recording studio to play a handful of New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shows, including one at Water Street Music Hall, January 2.

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JANUARY

MAIN STREET ARMORY 900 E Main St., mainstreetarmory. com Party of the Year 2 - NYE 9:30pm *18+

THEATRE

RUBBLEBUCKET

FRIDAY

NAZARETH COLLEGE arts center 4245 East Ave., 389-2170/ artscenter.naz.edu The Capitol Steps 6:30 & 10pm *Music by Quartet Red feat. Steve Greene & Maggie Mullen in the Arts Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garth Fagan Fireside Lounge

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CLUBS

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 2016 - No Resolutions: New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Party w/DJ Tugga Ty, DJ Tim Tones & DJ Verdict 10pm

Blues

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 Dave Viterna Band 10pm SMOKINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR & GRILL 425 Lyell Ave. 647-1540 TBA 9:30pm-til

Comedy

PHOTO CITY IMPROV & COMEDY CLUB 543 Atlantic Ave., 782-9778/ photocityimprov.com Photo City Players Live w/Guest Comic Chet Wild 7:30pm seating

Rock

JOHNNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990 The Mighty High & Dry 8pm

KIDS

BLUE CROSS ARENA One War Memorial Sq., 758-5300 Disney On Ice presents Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebrate! 2pm THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sid the Science Kidâ&#x20AC;? School-Break Week noon-2pm

SHOWS

RMSC STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM 657 East Ave, 697-1945 -New Discoveries in Our Solar System 1pm -The Living Sea 2:15pm -Holiday Laser 3:15 & 4:15pm

THEATRE

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org The Gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays 8pm

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December 23, 2015 - January 6, 2016 FREETIME DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE 20 Windsor St, 325-4370 Marc Salem: Mind Over Rochester 8pm

Jazz/Funk

DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 John Denverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rocky Mountain High 8pm

Karaoke

MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org ShakeCo. presents: My Fair Eliza 7pm

Pop/R&B

JANUARY

2

CLUBS

Acoustic

ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE 153 Liberty Pole Way, 232-3230 / abilenebarandlounge.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magical Mystery Tourâ&#x20AC;? Screening After-Party w/Don Christianoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beatles Show 10pm LOVINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 Jeremiah Craig 8pm

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 Post Holiday Punk Extravaganza feat. The Bournes w/Anti-Bodies, Attic 39 8pm

Comedy

THE COMEDY CLUB 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, 6719080 Barry Crimmins 7:30 & 10pm PHOTO CITY IMPROV & COMEDY CLUB 543 Atlantic Ave., 782-9778/ photocityimprov.com Photo City Players Live w/Guest Comic Chet Wild 7:30pm seating

Country Rock & Blues

THE BEALE 689 South Ave, 271-4650 Kentucky Outlaws (Acoustic Show) 7:30-11:30pm

Indie Pop/Dance

WATER STREET MUSIC HALL 204 N Water St, 325-5600 Rubblebucket w/Big Mean Sound Machine 8pm

Jazz

CHARLEY BROWNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 1675 Penfield Rd., 385-9202 Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Duo 7:30-10pm

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 Uptown Groove 10pm

SHORTS 35 N Main St, Fairport, 388-0136 w/Summer Bob 10pm-2am

STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 292-5544 Amanda Ashley Trio 10pm

Rock

FLOUR CITY STATION 170 East Ave., 413-5745 MoChester & Blue Falcon Gnar Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebration 9pm JOHNNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990 Mansfield Ave. Band 8pm

Rock/Comedy

MONTAGE MUSIC HALL 50 Chestnut St., themontagemusichall.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;That Metal Showâ&#x20AC;? w/Eddie, Don & Jim 8:30pm *Music by Download

KIDS

BLUE CROSS ARENA One War Memorial Sq., 758-5300 Disney On Ice presents Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebrate! 11am, 3 & 7pm THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sid the Science Kidâ&#x20AC;? School-Break Week 11am-2pm

SHOWS

JCC CENTERSTAGE 1200 Edgewood Ave., 461-2000/ jcccenterstage.org Michael DuBoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Solo Circus w/The Amazing Viktoria Grimmy 11am, 2 & 7:30pm RMSC STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM 657 East Ave, 697-1945 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 11am, 3:15 & 4:15pm -New Discoveries in Our Solar System 1pm -The Living Sea 2:15 -Saturday Night Skies 7:30pm -The Beatles in Laser Light 8:15pm -Pink Floyd Laser 9:30pm

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SPORTS

HIKING RMSC Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd, Naples, 3746160 The Joy of Winter Weeds Identification Series 11am-12:30pm

POMODORO 1290 University Ave., 571-5000 Moondance 7-10pm

Expect magic when Rochester area native Michael DuBois brings his Solo Circus back to the JCC, January 2 & 3.

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22 FREETIME December 23, 2015 - January 6, 2016 RMSC STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM 657 East Ave, 697-1945 -New Discoveries in Our Solar System 1pm -The Living Sea 2:15pm -Holiday Laser 3:15 & 4:15pm

SPORTS

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FOOTBALL Ralph Wilson Stadium, One Bills Dr., Orchard Park, 1-877-BB-TICKS Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets 1pm

THEATRE

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays 2pm MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org ShakeCo. presents: My Fair Eliza 2pm

MONDAY JANUARY

know a caregiver, find out how you can help them get a break when it’s needed most: today.

Call Eldersource at 585-325-2800 or visit HelpACaregiver.org.

THEATRE

DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE 20 Windsor St, 325-4370 Marc Salem: Mind Over Rochester 3 & 8pm DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High 4 & 8pm MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org ShakeCo. presents: My Fair Eliza 2 & 7pm

SUNDAY JANUARY

3

CLUBS

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 David Kline Birthday Bash: Lineup TBA 8pm

Celtic

CLUBS

LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 Lovin’ Cup Idol Live Auditions 8pm

TUESDAY

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BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays 8pm

Show

R&B/Soul

JANUARY

SMOKIN’ JOE’S BAR & GRILL 425 Lyell Ave. 647-1540 Rhythm Dogs 6:30pm-til

CONCERTS

MEMORIAL ART GALLERY 500 University Ave, 276-8900 “Going for Baroque” Presentation & Mini-Recital 1 & 3pm

DANCE

the TANGO CAFE 35 S. Washington St., 271-7607/ rochesterzydeco.com Zyedeco Dancing at the Tango Cafe 11:30am-1:30pm *Lessons 11:30am-noon

KIDS

BLUE CROSS ARENA One War Memorial Sq., 758-5300 Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! 11am & 3pm THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Sid the Science Kid” School-Break Week 1-4pm

SHOWS

JCC CENTERSTAGE 1200 Edgewood Ave., 461-2000/ jcccenterstage.org Michael DuBois’ Solo Circus w/The Amazing Viktoria Grimmy 2 & 4:30pm

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CLUBS

Acoustic

THE BEALE 689 South Ave, 271-4650 Teagan Ward 7-10pm

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 The Everymen w/Swamp Trotter & Boy, Jr. 8pm

Bluegrass

JOHNNY’S 1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990 String Theory 8pm

Karaoke

Trivia

ANGRY GOAT PUB 938 Clinton Ave. S., 413-1125 Geeks Who Drink Trivia 8pm

CONCERTS

CHRIST CHURCH 141 East Ave., 274-1100 “Tuesday Pipes” feat. Eastman School of Music Organists 12:10pm DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE 20 Windsor St, 325-4370 Grove Place Jazz Project feat.

Eastman Jazz Students & Other Area Artists 7pm

WEDNESDAY JANUARY

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CLUBS

Acoustic

THE BEALE 689 South Ave, 271-4650 The Geezers 7-9pm STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 2925544 Acoustic Wednesday feat. Mike Pappert 6:30-8:30pm

Country/Rock

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 Dan Ripley 9pm

Karaoke

NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 10pm

Open Jam

MURPH’S IRONDEQUOIT PUB 705 Titus Ave, 342-6780 Open Jam w/host Nate Coffey 9pm

Open Mic

DON’S ORIGINAL PUB 2055 9 Mile Pt. Rd., Penfield, 377-1040 Open Mic hosted by Gene Romano 7-9:30pm

THEATRE

MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org The Woolgatherer 7pm

BATHTUB BILLY’S 630 Ridge Rd. West, 865-2910 7pm NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 9:30pm

Rock

ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE 153 Liberty Pole Way, 232-3230 / abilenebarandlounge.com The Mighty High & Dry 8:30pm

TEMPLE BAR & GRILLE 109 East Ave, 232-6000 Celtic Music Night 6-10pm

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Autos Wanted CASH FOR CARS and free towing of your junk car, van or truck. $50 to $500. 585-482-2140 www.cash4carsrochester.com.

We pay better, higher cash for most junk cars, trucks and vans, running or not. From $100 to $800 with free pickup. 585-305-5865

Holiday Meal

Nancy BB Meyer is hosting her 51st free Christmas dinner from noon to 2pm on Christmas day.

Everyone is invited, especially our veterans. There are no strings attached, no sermons, no lectures.

The only requirement is an empty belly. Everyone gets a good luck stuffed animal. Please call: 8896185, Town of Chili - Mar y Ann, or 733–6213, Nancy BB Meyer.

Don’t be alone on Christmas day.

Personal Services Man to Man rubdown. Experienced, in shape, centrally located private home. Incalls/Outcalls. 585773-2410 (c), 585-235-6688 (h).

Striking brunette with nice curves that offers in calls, out calls and companionship, your per fect holiday treat. 585-576-7845.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Rochester Broadway Theatre League www.RBTL.org

MUSIC INDUSTRY House of Guitars www.HouseofGuitars.com

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Bernunzio’s Uptown Music www.bernunzio.com The Bop Shop www.bopshop.com House of Guitars www.HouseofGuitars.com Sound Source www.soundsource.com

TOURS

Bodine Unlimited Tours www.bodineunlimitedtours.com

NIGHTCLUBS

Abilene Bar & Lounge www.abilenebarandlounge.com Johnny’s Irish Pub www.johnnyslivemusic.com Shooter’s Sports Bar & Grill www.shootersny.com Water Street Music Hall www.waterstreetmusic.com

RESTAURANTS

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que www.dinosaurbarbque.com Sticky Lips BBQ www.stickylipsbbq.com Tapas 177 www.tapas177.com

ROC SPORTS TEAMS

Rochester Americans www.amerks.com Rochester Knighthawks www.knighthawks.net Rochester Lancers www.rochesterlancers.com Rochester Rhinos www.rhinossoccer.com Rochester RazorSharks www.rochesterrazorsharks.com Rochester Red Wings www.redwingsbaseball.com Western New York Flash www.wnyflash.com

STORES/RETAILERS

American Music Centre www.americanmusiccentre.net Atlas Music www.atlasmusic.net

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BERRETTA AUDIO Live sound for your next gig or special event. Experienced engineers.

High end equipment. 305-7288 G U I TA R L E S S O N S W I T H RECORDING ARTIST STEVE GREENE. Are you tired of playing the same old guitar stuff? Stop in for a lesson and we’ll work out ways for you to come up with new and creative ways to jump-star t your guitar playing. Blues, jazz, rock, and folk styles. - sliding scale rates - with Steve Greene - Rochester’s Guitar Instructor Since 1979 - Studio on Monroe Ave. in Brighton N.Y. 585-2715006 / Steve@SteveGreene.Com ATTENTION MUSICIANS: Buzzo Buzzo Buzzo We have tons of new & used guitars, amps, etc. at lower than internet pricing. Come see me. I’m just a hop, skip and a jump from Rochester. 585-2432480 - 106 Main St., Geneseo

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