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Delivering political satire in song, The Capitol Steps return to ring in the new year at Nazareth College Arts Center, performing two shows on December 31.

Chet Catallo & The Cats

Sticky Lips BBQ Joint | Dec. 26 Rochester native Chet Catallo and his band, The Cats present their annual Holiday Concert, this year celebrating the 30th anniversary of the group. Chet is an internationally acclaimed guitarist/ composer/producer who has 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. He was responsible for writing many of Spyro’s popular hits like “Cafe Amore,” “Lovin’ You,” “It Doesn’t Matter” and others, performing with the group at Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall and the Newport Jazz Festival. Chet won the 2012 Artist Award from the Arts & Cultural Council of Greater Rochester. Since recovering from a severe health scare, Chet continues to thrive, recording with Russel Thomkins (of The Stylistics) and violinist Lionel Young.

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Abilene Bar & Lounge | Dec. 26 & 27 Rising Lion is a roots rock reggae dub group out of Orlando. The band has been touring across the county and beyond for over twenty years now, and is known as a pioneering act in its genre. Their recent album, Changes, will be followed soon by Raising Lion: The Favorites of 2014.

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Dinosaur BBQ | Dec. 27 Johnny Rawls, born and raised in Mississippi, spent over two decades apprenticing as a sideman to many top masters, and driving millions of miles with his own band - backing up legends such as Lynn White, Little Johnnie Taylor, Z.Z. Hill and O.V. Wright. Rawls has always stayed in demand because of his musical versatility

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Crobot

Montage Music Hall | Dec. 28 Crobot is Brand o n Ye a g l y o n led vocals along with Paul and Jack Figueroa, and Chris Bishop. The rockers have ear ned loyal fans with their high energy show (and their beards!); Johnny Rawls & The Love Machine and now tour in Dinosaur BBQ | Dec. 27 support of Something Supernatural, a follow-up to The Legend of the Spaceborne Killer.

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California Brew Haus | Dec. 28 The hardcore metal act, Sink The Ship, hails from Cleveland and tours in support of its “Reflections” EP. Band members include Colton Ulery, Zakk Godare, Brandon Knerem and Aaron Skinner... Describing themselves as a “Bit’ of country, Taste of soul, Touch of the blues and Whole lot of Rock n Roll,” the Best Bet Band hails from Schenectady.

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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-tothe-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 30 albums, and have performed for presidents and their constituents

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Water St. Music Hall | Jan. 2 Rubblebucket, based in Brooklyn, is a ten-piece Afro-beat/rock band fronted by vocalist Kalmia Traver and led by Alex Toth on trumpet. This genre mashing group has developed a major and loyal following of dedicated fans; one saying that “if Brooklyn and New Orleans had a love child, it would be conceived while listening to Rubblebucket.� Their latest release is Survival Sounds, a follow-up to Save Charlie.

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Comedy Club | Dec. 31 Comedian Guy Torr y (the younger brother of Joe Torry) has appeared on Def Jam Comedy, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Last Comic Standing. His acting career has also seen him land roles on Martin and The Walking Dead as well as in several films including American History X, Funny Money, Pearl Harbor and Dead & Deader.

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German House | Dec. 31 Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad released their popular psychedelic roots reggae album, In These Times, last year - their first electric studio album since 2006’s Slow Down. Over the past

Teagan Taylor Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad German House | Dec. 31 six years, the quintet has put out a collection of live albums, and released a roots Americana record titled Country. Band members include James Searl, Chris O’Brien, Dylan Savage, Tony Gallicchio and Dan Keller. Their recent release, Steady, will soon be followed by Bright Days...At this show, the Cabin Killers, Axis Armanda and Extended Family also perform.

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Jack Willhite

Joke Factory | Dec. 31, Jan. 2&3 Offering a blend of humor, music, parody and madness, Jack Willhite is like watching a twisted musical comedy. His show is fastpaced and unpredictable - fueled by musical impersonations of such artists as David Lee Roth, Billy Idol, Tom Jones and others.

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Lovin’ Cup | Jan. 2 Vocalist/trumpet player Teagan Taylor is known for blending genres from jazz to R&B, from soul to reggae. Her recent release is titled Hello.

Eddie Pepitone

Comedy Club | Jan. 2 & 3 Comedian Eddie Pepitone may be best known for his appearances on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast, and for his work with Conan O’Brien. You might have seen him on such shows as

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John Corabi

Montage Music Hall | Jan. 3 The singer/guitar ist John Corabi is known for his work with such bands as The Cream, Motley Crue, Union, Angora and ESP. The metal star has recorded with Brides of Destruction, RATT, and on his own, notably with the release John Corabi Unplugged.

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Willie Nile

Club @ Water St. | Jan. 4 Originally from Buffalo, the NYC-based artist Willie Nile released American Ride, his eighth studio album, in 2013. In his long career, Willie has performed/ recorded with such musicians as Ringo Starr, Ian Hunter, Barenaked Ladies, Tori Amos, Elvis Costello and the E Street Band. This tour is in support of a new one, If I Was A River.

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Auditorium Theatre | Jan. 3 The R & B trio, Guy, has earned fans with its mix of traditional soul melded with hiphop beats. At this show, they’re joined by the Oakland CA-based act, Tony! Toni! Tone!, consisting of brothers Dwayne and Raphael Wiggins and cousin Timothy Christian. Troop (“Sweet November”/”Not In A Million Years”) also performs, along with comedian Michael Colyer.

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by Sue Cannon Editor’s Note...All Children’s Events related to seasonal celebrations can be found in our Holiday Happenings section. •Thru January 4, the Strong National Museum of Play at One Manhattan Square will host a LEGO CASTLE ADVENTURE SCHOOL BREAK WEEK SESSION. Fun awaits those who participate - kids can train like a knight, construct a virtual castle, and learn from master builders. Youngsters will be age-grouped and may participate for one or more days. Call (585) 263-2700. • S h a k e C o : T h e S h a k e speare Company will present TARTUFFE, THE IMPOSTER! from December 26 thru January 3 at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Avenue. This is the latest in a series of their Young Audience productions; and is a brand-new adaptation of the classic Moliere play. Visit www. muccc.org.

• H O L I DAY S C I E N C E & T E C H N O LO G Y DAYS a r e planned from December 27 thru 30 at the Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Avenue. Kids can try their hand at experiments in engineering, physics and more; learn how to protect the environments and more. Call (585) 271-1880. •Calling toy-brick builders of all ages...a BEST OF THE BRICK CONTEST invites you to create an original masterpiece from toy building brick - castles, landscapes, vehicles and more and upload a picture of it at the Strong Museum’s Facebook page between January 5 & 16. Winning designers will receive $50 museum gift shop cards. Call (585) 263-2700. •The STORY TIME CLUB MEETINGS for January will focus on “Frosty Funâ€? at the Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square. Youngsters can curl up with stories about wintertime adventures on January 5 & 26. Call (585) 263-2700.

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Hmmm, that’s a strange setup for something that Disney is releasing as a family film on Christmas Day. But for the first half of this tune-filled extravaganza, almost everything (aside from that curse) is actually quite pleasing. Beginning with the spoken phrase “Once upon a time ...” we’re treated to a long song, sung by different cast members in different stories, each of them going on about their personal hopes and dreams. Look, there’s Cinderella (Anna Kendrick) wanting to attend the local three-day festival; there’s Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford) – you can’t miss her; she’s the chunky one in the red cape – off to visit her ailing granny; and there are happy young Jack (Daniel Huttlestone) and his loving but tough mom (Tracey Ullman) wondering how they’re going to get by on their failing farm. An offscreen narrator (James Corden again) introduces all of these folks, while their actions and the witch’s demands begin to br ing them to gether. The objects she wants from the baker and his wife include a white cow (Jack and his mom have one), a red cape (we’ve already met Red), a golden slipper (I could’ve sworn Cinderella’s shoe was made of glass, but liberties are being taken here), and some yellow hair – oh, my, I forgot the witch’s “daughter” Rapunzel (Mackenzie Mauzy). Yes, the first half is happy and

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ground on a new 22-acre farm brewery in Cazenovia, New York. In preparation for this, Empire beer is flowing through Rochester taps once more. “We’re starting off draft-only, with four different beers,” says Dem Jones, Empire’s Rochesterarea representative. “In the last two weeks, we’ve wound up in 50 places in Rochester alone. It’s exploding faster than we imagined, and we’re very thankful.” If the Empire IPA is any indication, the warm reception is deser ved. It’s well thought-out, skillfully balanced, and unpretentious; a beer that nestles comfortably into the glass without needing to proclaim itself the hoppiest or most outrageous. In fact, it’s really rather bangon to the textbook style guideline of an American IPA, which leads one to believe Empire is embracing the philosophy that, in order to make great specialty beers, it’s necessary to make great everyday beers. It’s really rather difficult to restrain oneself from ordering a second glass. I know I failed. “I love it when I go to a place that has the Empire Cream Ale on,” Jones says. “That’s a bit of a challenge because it requires a nitro line to pour. It’s a true cream ale, sweet in a biscuity way, not a cloying way, and that’s usually the first beer I have when I walk into the brewpub in Syracuse.” Jones is hustling to regain Empire’s recognition in the market, running special events all over Rochester. He’ll even be running a tasting booth at the fourth annual Homegrown Festival this January at Lovin’ Cup. Empire’s staff remains small, and their growth plans still center on bringing their beer to Western New York and the Finger Lakes. As such, they truly represent our region, and should be a welcome addition to the Rochester Beer scene, and a pub near you, once again.

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•Billed as being for the young and the young at heart, Christmas at RCCM International (Rochester Christian Church Ministries) continues thru Dec. 24 at 3177 Lyell Rd. in Gates. Attractions include a 4-D motion ride, “Miracle;” a live “Journey Through Bethlehem;” an interactive children’s show starring Raffadali, the donkey; and a Country Christmas show. (585) 247-4444. •A Rochester holiday tradition, the Geva Theatre Center production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, runs thru Dec. 27 on the Mainstage at 75 Woodbury Blvd. Adapted and directed by Mark Cuddy and featuring music and lyrics by Gregg Coffin, the show will whisk you away to that bygone land where lessons are learned and the true meaning of Christmas is discovered not only for the fictional characters, but for all who witness this marvelously staged production. (F.Y.I. - A free performance is planned for active duty service men and women, veterans, and their families on Dec. 27.) (585) 232-GEVA.

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•Holiday in Vegas is the title of a seasonal production planned by Blackfriars Theatre. The show is being performed at 795 East Main St., thru Jan. 3. The show, featuring “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” “Durante,” “Dino,” “Satchmo” and others, is being performed at 795 East Main St.. For tickets, (585) 454-1260. •Holiday Laser at RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave., enhances the holiday season thru Jan. 4 with its mix of festive seasonal music accompanied by choreographed laser light. New solid-state lasers bring brighter and more intense color to this year’s show. (585) 271-4320. •The 2014 Holiday Botanical Show at Lamberton Conservatory in Highland Park promises to dazzle thru Jan. 4 with over 1,000 poinsettias as well as fresh evergreens and more. (585) 753-1080. •ShakeCo Radio Theater will present its annual reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. in the MuCCC theatre, 142 Atlantic Ave.. This is a “pay what you will” production, with proceeds benefiting MuCCC. Visit www.muccc.org. •On Dec. 26, the 8th annual Holiday Concert by Chet Catallo & The Cats will be offered at Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. in Henrietta. See our Coming to Town section; and (585) 292-5544. •The 2014 Holiday Metal Concert and Food Drive is scheduled to be held on Dec. 27 at the Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St.. (585) 413-1642 for details on the growing list of bands performing. • The Cobblestone Arts Center will hold its annual Holiday Open Skate on Dec. 29 at the greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 N. Bloomfield Rd. in Canandaigua from noon to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Arts Center for adults with disabilities. (585) 398-0220. •Kwanzaa Family Day, a celebration of the African American cultural holiday, is planned on Dec. 30 at the Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave.. The event will include music and dance performances, art activities, storytelling and a Kwanzaa ceremony. (585) 276-8900. •A New Year’s Eve Dinner & A Movie on Dec. 31at the Dryden Theatre of the George Eastman House, 900 East Ave., offers a meal in the museum CafÈ and a screening of Strictly Ballroom. Reservations for the dinner are required and can be made by ing (585) 271-3361. •An annual treat here in Rochester is the New Year’s Eve performance by The Capitol Steps. Returning for its 20th consecutive visit (!), they will liven things up at the Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave., on Dec. 31. (585) 389-2170; and see our Coming to Town section.

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•Geva Comedy Improv continues its 12th season with two performances on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, at 7:30 & 10:30 p.m., on the Mainstage at Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. The night promises live music, hilarious comedy, a champagne toast at midnight, and an after-show dance party. For tickets, (585) 232-GEVA. •Last Night Perry 2014, a family-oriented, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration, will be held from 5:30 p.m. through midnight at the Perry Elementary Middle School, 50 Olin Ave. in Perry NY. Events include a St. fair with vaudeville performers, wandering musicians, clowns, face painting and crafts. For the kids, there’s a bounce house and magicians & juggling; grownups can listen to music by Miche Fambro and Creek Bend and others; and teens can make graffiti art, join in a drum circle and enjoy a break-dancing show. There is also swimming and sporting competitions and more. (585) 237-5375. •For the kids, a Noon Year’s Eve Bash is planned starting at 11 a.m. at the Central Library, 115 South Ave.. Amazing Magic Joe entertains. (585) 428-8150. •A Dancer’s New Year’s Eve Party is scheduled at Tango CafÈ, 35 South Washington St., on Dec. 31. Two dance floors will host participants; and you can dance to Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Swing, Hustle and Blues all night long. (585) 271-4930. •Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Woodcliff Hotel & Spa. Gap Mangione & The New Blues Band will entertain in Horizons; the Swooners Band performs in the Ballroom, and there will be a midnight champagne toast. They offer several packages that include overnight accommodations, a continental breakfast at 1 a.m., dinner and more. Woodcliff is located at 199 Woodcliff Drive in Fairport. (585) 381-4000 for reservations. •At MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave., two New Year’s Eve performances of Mistakes Were Made, a comedy by Craig Wright, are scheduled on Dec. 31. The show follows a B-list Broadway producer who is in way over his head as he takes on a gargantuan epic. Visit www.muccc.org. •Downstairs Cabaret Theatre has several New Year’s Eve Shows scheduled on Dec. 31. Mark Salem and Cindy Miller appear at 20 Windsor St.; and the rock comedy concert, “Baby Boom Baby,” is presented at 3450 Winton Place. 9585) 325-4370.

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Spend a Holiday in Vegas as Blackfriars Theatre presents acclaimed vocal impersonator Frank Torchio (think Sinatra, Durante, Dino) in an original variety floor show, on stage through January 3. •At the Italian American Community Center New Year’s Eve Party, held at 150 Frank DiMino Way on Dec. 31, you can enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, midnight champagne, continental breakfast, hats & noise makers, and music by the PopShow Band. 9585) 594-8882. •The German House at 315 Gregory St. will host one of Rochester’s favorite national acts, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. The Cabin Killers, Axis Armanda and Extended Family will also play; and there will be dancing all night, beer tastings and more. See our Coming To Town section; and (585) 563-6241. •Two New Year’s Eve Skates at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 353 Court St., are planned this year on Dec. 31. A family skate will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and an adults only (16 & over) session runs from 8:30 to 10:30p.m. Call 311 in the city; or (585) 428-5990. •The City of Rochester will be celebrating on New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31 with a Family Indoor Fun evening starting at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St.. The free event features a dance party for all ages, a giant bounce house, a climbing wall, magicians, face paintings, character appearances and more. At 10 p.m., everyone heads outside to see the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show! Call 311 in the city; or (585) 428-5990.

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Lauded by critics and fans alike, the Chicago-based sextet of classically trained musicians known as Umphrey’s McGee comes to Water Street Music Hall on September 13, with a brand new album, Death By Stereo, in tow.

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Armed with guitars, amps, effects and props, Jack Willhite serves up some rocking comedy at the Joke Factory on New Year’s Eve, and January 2 & 3.

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

NORTON’S PUB 1730 Goodman St, 266-3570 Nightfall 6pm SHOOTERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1226 Fairport Rd, 385-9777 John Akers 6-8pm

KIDS

THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Lego Castle Adventure” SchoolBreak Week Activities 10am-4pm

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RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave, 271-1880 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 2014 11am & 3:15pm -Our Favorite Moon 1pm -Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 2:15pm

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ROCHESTER CHRISTIAN CHURCH MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL 3177 Lyell Rd., Gates, www.rccm. org/247-4444 Christmas at RCCM 6-9pm

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GEVA THEATRE CENTER 75 Woodbury Blvd, 232-GEVA A Christmas Carol noon & 4:30pm MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org ShakeCo Radio Theater presents: A Christmas Carol 2pm

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BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 -Music from the work of Quentin Tarantino w/DJ NaNa 5pm -Everything Ever w/Boulders, I Am From The Government & I Am Here To Help, Hideout, Ivy’s Panic Room 8pm

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

FIREHOUSE SALOON 814 S. Clinton Ave, 319-3832 / The FirehouseSaloon.com Anchorage Nebraska, Goron, Red Devil Report, Monstrous, Fox 45 9pm

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THE BEALE I 689 South Ave, 271-4650 Luca Foresta & The Electro Kings 7:30-11:30pm THE BEALE II 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster, 2161070 Dave Riccioni & Friends 7:30-11:30pm DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 Dirty Bourbon Blues Band 10pm NORTON’S PUB 1730 Goodman St, 266-3570 Spectra 9pm SMOKIN’ JOE’S BAR & GRILL 425 Lyell Ave. 647-1540 Steve Lyons & Friends 9:30pm-til

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RAB’S WOODSHED 4440 Lake Ave., 663-4610 The Boogiemen 8pm-midnight

Comedy

THE COMEDY CLUB 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, 6719080 Mike Dambra 7:30 & 10pm JOKE FACTORY COMEDY CLUB Holiday Inn Airport, 911 Brooks Ave, 328-6000 Danny Liberto 9pm

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EMPIRE BAR & GRILL 1101 Rt. 31, Macedon, 315-9863663 98 PXY Club Night 10pm-2am

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CALIFORNIA BREW HAUS 402 Ridge Rd W, 621-1480 L.I.V.E. Album Release Party w/REAL, Shine Rob, INF!, LME, Manuel, Glory, X Class 7pm

Irish

CARROLL’S BAR & RESTAURANT 1768 E. Main St., 288-9631 Wren Night - Irish Merriment 7pm

Jazz

CHARLEY BROWN’S 1675 Penfield Rd., 385-9202 Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Duo 8-10:30pm HORIZONS @ WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA Rt. 96, Perinton, 381-4000 Gap Mangione & The New Blues Band 7:30pm-midnight STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 2925544 Chet Catallo & The Cats 8th Annual Holiday Concert 9:30pm

Progressive New-Grass TEMPLE BAR & GRILLE 109 East Ave, 232-6000 The Honey Smugglers

Reggae

ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE 153 Liberty Pole Way, 232-3230 / abilenebarandlounge.com Reggae Sunsplash Weekend feat. Rising Lion 9:30pm

Rock

JOHNNY’S 1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990 Dog House 8pm FLOUR CITY STATION 170 East Ave., 413-5745 Burn Unit & Inner Planets 9:30pm LITTLE THEATRE CAFE 240 East Ave (in back) 232-3906 Year of the Ram (formerly Miles Wide) 8:30-10:30pm NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 These Guys 9pm REMEDY @ FINGER LAKES gaming & RACETRACK Rt. 96, Farmington, 924-3232 Something Else 8pm-midnight

KIDS

THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Lego Castle Adventure” SchoolBreak Week Activities 10am-8pm

SHOWS

RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave, 271-1880 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 2014 11am & 3:15pm -Our Favorite Moon 1pm -Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 2:15 & 4:15pm

SPORTS

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

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BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org Holiday in Vegas 8pm DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 Marc Salem’s Mind Over Rochester 8pm

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GEVA THEATRE CENTER 75 Woodbury Blvd, 232-GEVA -A Christmas Carol 7:30pm -Screen Plays - Hollywood’s Golden Age on Stage presents: The Man Who Came to Dinner 7:30pm

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

MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org -ShakeCo: The Shakespeare Company presents Tartuffe, The Imposter! 7pm -Basement Players present Fully Committed 9pm

FLAHERTY’S WEBSTER 1200 Bay Rd, Webster, 671-0846 9pm-midnight

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FLAHERTY’S MACEDON 113 Rt. 31, Macedon, 223-1221 Paul Strowe 9pm FLAHERTY’S WEBSTER 1200 Bay Rd, Webster, 671-0846 Acoustic Brew 9pm THE OVERTIME GRILL 610 N. Greece Rd, Hilton, 3924141 Peg & Sharon 8pm

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 The Barry Brothers w/The Gowns, The Capitals, Continental Drift & Declan Ryan (solo) 8pm

Blues

THE BEALE II 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster, 2161070 Big Mike & The Motivators 7:3011:30pm DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 Johnny Rawls & The Love Machine 10pm

Comedy

THE COMEDY CLUB 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, 6719080 Mike Dambra 7:30 & 10pm JOKE FACTORY COMEDY CLUB Holiday Inn Airport, 911 Brooks Ave, 328-6000 Danny Liberto 9pm

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STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 2925544 Goodness 10pm

Country/Rock

NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 Divided By Zero 9pm

Disco/Funk

WATER STREET MUSIC HALL 204 N Water St, 325-5600 United Booty Foundation 9pm

Jazz

CHARLEY BROWN’S 1675 Penfield Rd., 385-9202 Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Duo 8-10:30pm LITTLE THEATRE CAFE 240 East Ave (in back) 232-3906 Charlie Mitchell Group 8:30-10:30pm

Karaoke

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

Metal

MONTAGE MUSIC HALL 50 Chestnut St, 413-1642 Holiday Metal Concert & Food Drive feat. Into the Harbor, Iconoclast, Mole & The Level Antz & more 8pm

Pop/Jazz

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

Reggae

ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE 153 Liberty Pole Way, 232-3230 / abilenebarandlounge.com Reggae Sunsplash Weekend feat. Rising Lion 9:30pm

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SPORTS

HOCKEY Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Sq., 855-GO-AMERKS Rochester Amerks vs. Toronto Marlies 7:05pm SOCCER Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Sq., 872-KICK Rochester Lancers vs. Baltimore Blast 1pm

THEATRE

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org Holiday in Vegas 8pm DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 Marc Salem’s Mind Over Rochester 4 & 8pm

SECONDS* Visit URthatDistracting.org to see how you can help end distracted driving. *SOURCE: DISTRACTION.GOV

FIREHOUSE SALOON 814 S. Clinton Ave, 319-3832 / The FirehouseSaloon.com Noble Vibes 9pm

Rock

EMPIRE BAR & GRILL 1101 Rt. 31, Macedon, 315-9863663 Push 10pm-2am FLAHERTY’S HONEOYE FALLS 60 W. Main St., Honeoye Falls, 497-7010 Ebb Tide 9pm JOHNNY’S 1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990 Smooth Talkers 8:30pm LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 Eternity Reunion Show 8pm NORTON’S PUB 1730 Goodman St, 266-3570 Captain Sky Frog 9pm REMEDY @ FINGER LAKES gaming & RACETRACK Rt. 96, Farmington, 924-3232 Knight Patrol 8pm-midnight SHOOTERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1226 Fairport Rd, 385-9777 Northside Johnny End of Year Bash 10pm-1:30am

JCC CENTERSTAGE 1200 Edgewood Ave., 461-2000 Big Wigs on Broad(s)way feat. Aggy Dune & Kasha Davis 8pm MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org -ShakeCo: The Shakespeare Company presents Tartuffe, The Imposter! 2 & 7pm -Basement Players present Fully Committed 10pm

Rock & Soul

FLOUR CITY STATION 170 East Ave., 413-5745 Brian Lindsay Band & Anonymous Willpower 8pm

KIDS

RMSC 657 East Ave, 271-4320 -Eddie the Elk & The Twelve Days of Christmas 1 & 3pm -Carol with the Coils 2pm THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Lego Castle Adventure” SchoolBreak Week Activities 10am-8pm

SHOWS

RMSC 657 East Ave, 271-4320 Holiday Science & Technology Days noon-4pm RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave, 271-1880 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 2014 11am & 3:15pm -Our Favorite Moon 1pm -Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 2:15 & 4:15pm -Saturday Night Skies 7:30pm -90’s Laser 8:15pm -Dave Matthews Laser 9:30pm

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GEVA THEATRE CENTER 75 Woodbury Blvd, 232-GEVA -Screen Plays - Hollywood’s Golden Age on Stage presents: The Man Who Came to Dinner 1:30 & 7pm -A Christmas Carol 2pm *Plus “Home For the Holidays” free performance for Military Families & Veterans @ 7:30pm

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Acoustic

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

Blues

SMOKIN’ JOE’S BAR & GRILL 425 Lyell Ave. 647-1540 Dave Riccioni Band 6:30pm-til

Celtic

TEMPLE BAR & GRILLE 109 East Ave, 232-6000 Celtic Night w/Trace Wilkins 6pm

Irish

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

Jazz

LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 Rick Holland Little Big Band Holiday Show 7-9:30pm

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WILLOW INN 428 Manitou Rd, Hilton, 392-3489 Northern Lights Karaoke 7pm-til

Rock

MONTAGE MUSIC HALL 50 Chestnut St, 413-1642 Crobot w/Minds Open Wide, Murder in Rue Morgue, Halcyon Insanity & Age of Shadows 7:30pm

CONCERTS

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

KIDS

RMSC 657 East Ave, 271-4320 Eddie the Elk & The Twelve Days of Christmas 1 & 3pm THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Lego Castle Adventure” SchoolBreak Week Activities noon-5pm

SHOWS

RMSC 657 East Ave, 271-4320 Holiday Science & Technology Days noon-4pm RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave, 271-1880 -Holiday Laser 2014 1 & 3pm -Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 2 & 4pm

THEATRE

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org Holiday in Vegas 2pm DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 Marc Salem’s Mind Over Rochester 3pm JCC CENTERSTAGE 1200 Edgewood Ave., 461-2000 Big Wigs on Broad(s)way feat. Aggy Dune & Kasha Davis 2pm MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org -ShakeCo: The Shakespeare Company presents Tartuffe, The Imposter! 2pm -Basement Players present Fully Committed 4pm

MONDAY DECEMBER

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Americana

LITTLE THEATRE CAFE 240 East Ave (in back) 232-3906 Watkins & The Rapiers 7:30-9:30pm

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Show

LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 Lovin’ Cup Idol Kick-Off Party w/ Amanda Lee Peers, Kait Weston, Joe Percy & more 8pm *VIP Cocktail Hour/Meet & Greet 6pm

KIDS

CENTRAL LIBRARY CHILDREN’S CENTER 115 South Ave, 428-8150 Curious George Day 1:30-4pm THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Lego Castle Adventure” SchoolBreak Week Activities 10am-5pm

SHOWS

RMSC 657 East Ave, 271-4320 -Holiday Science & Technology Days noon-4pm -Kwanzaa: Celebration of Family, Community & Culture 2-5pm RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave, 271-1880 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 2014 11am & 3:15pm -Our Favorite Moon 1pm -Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 2:15 & 4:15pm

SPORTS

BASKETBALL Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Sq., 232-9190 Rochester RazorSharks vs. Lynchburg Titans 7pm ICE SKATING Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 N. Bloomfield Rd., Canandaigua, 398-0220 Holiday Open Skate to benefit the Cobblestone Arts Center noon1:30pm

TUESDAY DECEMBER

30

CLUBS

Acoustic

THE BEALE I 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

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WEDNESDAY

NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 9:30pm

DECEMBER

Open Jam

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

CONCERT

CHRIST CHURCH 141 East Ave., 274-1564 “Tuesday Pipes” Recital by David Higgs 12:10pm

KIDS

THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Lego Castle Adventure” SchoolBreak Week Activities 10am-5pm

SHOWS

MEMORIAL ART GALLERY 500 University Ave, 276-8900 Kwanzaa Family Day noon-5pm RMSC 657 East Ave, 271-4320 Holiday Science & Technology Days noon-4pm RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave, 271-1880 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 2014 11am & 3:15pm -Our Favorite Moon 1pm -Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 2:15 & 4:15pm

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 Sea Planes w/Cantelope, The Concussed & Limeworks 8pm

Bluegrass

CLUBS

Alternative/Groove

LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 New Year’s Eve Bash feat. Upward Groove CD Release Party w/MVT 10pm

Blues

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Country

NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 New Year’s Eve Party w/Double Cross 9pm REMEDY @ FINGER LAKES gaming & RACETRACK Rt. 96, Farmington, 924-3232 New Year’s Eve Celebration w/Flint Creek 9pm-1am

DJ

ONE NIGHTCLUB & LOUNGE 1 Ryan Alley, 546-1010 New Year’s Eve Celebration w/2 DJs

THE BEALE I 689 South Ave, 271-4650 New Year’s Eve Bash w/Dave Riccioni & Friends 9pm-1am

TAPAS 177 177 St Paul St, 262-2090 New Year’s Eve Dance Party w/ DJ Flex

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 New Year’s Eve Party feat. Joe Beard w/Steve Grills & The Roadmasters 10pm

TEMPLE BAR & GRILLE 109 East Ave, 232-6000 New Year’s Eve Bash 9pm-1am

RAB’S WOODSHED 4440 Lake Ave., 663-4610 Spectra 8pm-2am

HORIZONS @ WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA Rt. 96, Perinton, 381-4000 New Year’s Eve Celebration w/Gap Mangione & The New Blues Band 7:30pm-midnight

Blues/Soul

JOHNNY’S 1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990 New Year’s Eve Bash feat. Fat City @ 9pm

Comedy

THE COMEDY CLUB 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, 6719080 Guy Torry 7:30 & 10pm JOKE FACTORY COMEDY CLUB Holiday Inn Airport, 911 Brooks Ave, 328-6000 New Year’s Eve Extravaganza feat. Jack Willhite w/Vinnie Paulino 9pm

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

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LITTLE THEATRE CAFE 240 East Ave (in back) 232-3906 The Margaret Explosion 7:30-9:30pm

R&B/Soul

STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 292-5544 New Year’s Eve Celebration w/ Quasi Mojo 8-10pm & Anonymous Willpower 10:30pm-12:30am

Rock

THE BEALE II 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster, 2161070 New Year’s Eve Bash w/Brother Twin, Matthew Corey Band & Hudson Quinlan Band 9pm-1am

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JANUARY 3

GEVA THEATRE CENTER 75 Woodbury Blvd, 232-GEVA Geva Comedy Improv’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Spectacular 7:30 & 10:30pm JCC CENTERSTAGE 1200 Edgewood Ave., 461-2000 -Stardust and Butterflies - American Songbook Series feat. Linda Foster & Friends in Concert 7pm -Big Wigs on Broad(s)way feat. Aggy Dune & Kasha Davis 9pm MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org Mistakes Were Made 7:30 & 10pm

Best known for his work with The Scream, Motley Crue, and Union, heavy metal vocalist John Corabi brings his 20th anniversary tour of the Motley Crue ’94 album to Montage Music Hall, January 3. NORTON’S PUB 1730 Goodman St, 266-3570 New Year’s Eve w/Dog House SMOKIN’ JOE’S BAR & GRILL 425 Lyell Ave. 647-1540 New Year’s Eve Party w/The LPs 9:30pm-til

CONCERT

THE GERMAN HOUSE 315 Gregory St., 563-6241/ butapub.com New Year’s Eve Celebration feat. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad w/ The Cabin Killers , Axis Armada & Extended Family 8pm

DANCE

TANGO CAFE dance studio 35 S. Washington St., 271-4930 A Dancer’s New Year’s Eve Party w/The Tabletop Three & DJs Javier Rivera & Antoinette Giancursio 10pm-2am

FESTIVAL

rochester rIVERSIDE CONVENTION CENTER 123 E. Main St., Call 311 or 4285990/cityofrochester.gov/nye New Year’s Eve Celebration & Fireworks *Family Indoor Fun 7pm *Fireworks Display (Over Main St. Bridge) 10pm

KIDS

CENTRAL LIBRARY CHILDREN’S CENTER 115 South Ave, 428-8150 -New Year’s Eve Noisemaker Craft 10:30am-5pm (while supplies last) -New Year’s Eve Bash with Magic Joe 11am THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Lego Castle Adventure” SchoolBreak Week Activities 10am-4pm

SHOWS

ITALIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER 150 Frank DiMino Way, 594-8882 New Year’s Eve Party w/The Pop Show Band 6:30pm *Call for reservations

PERRY ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL 50 Olin Ave., Perry, 237-5375 Last Night Perry 2014 Celebration 5pm-midnight *Sports Night Perry Activities @ Perry High School, 5-11:30pm

NAZARETH COLLEGE arts center 4245 East Ave., 389-2170 The Capitol Steps 6:30 & 10pm

THURSDAY JANUARY

1

SPORTS

HOCKEY Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Sq., 855-GO-AMERKS Rochester Amerks vs. Syracuse Crunch 3:05pm ICE SKATING Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 353 Court St., Call 311 or 428-5990/ cityofrochester.gov New Year’s Eve Skate 5:30-7:30pm (Family Skate) & 8:30-10:30pm (Adults Only, 16+)

THEATRE

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org Holiday in Vegas 8pm DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE 20 Windsor St, 325-4370 -Cindy Miller: I’ve Got The Music in Me 5:30pm -Marc Salem’s Mind Over Rochester 8 & 10:30pm DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 Baby Boom Baby 7:30 & 10:15pm

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CLUBS

Acoustic

ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE 153 Liberty Pole Way, 232-3230 / abilenebarandlounge.com Teagan & Lou 6-9pm

Acoustic Rock & Blues

STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 2925544 Deborah Magone 7pm

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 Thrashwave Review No. 10: Televisionaries w/The Flashing 8pm

RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave, 271-1880 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 2014 11am & 3:15pm -Our Favorite Moon 1pm -Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 2:15 & 4:15pm WOODCLIFF HOTEL & SPA 199 Woodcliff Dr., Fairport, 3814000 New Year’s Eve Celebration feat. The Swooners (Ballroom, call for reservations) & Gap Mangione & The New Blues Band (Horizons Lounge)

THEATRE

MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org Basement Players present: Fully Committed 9pm

Americana

LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 Bobby Henrie CD Release Party 8:30pm

Art-Pop CLUBS

Acoustic Rock

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 Teressa Wilcox Duo 9pm

Karaoke

WILLOW INN 428 Manitou Rd, Hilton, 392-3489 Northern Lights Karaoke 7pm-til

KIDS

THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Lego Castle Adventure” SchoolBreak Week Activities noon-5pm

SHOWS

RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave, 271-1880 -Our Favorite Moon 1pm -Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 2:15 & 4:15pm -Holiday Laser 2014 3:15pm

SPORTS

SOCCER Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Sq., 872-KICK Rochester Lancers vs. Syracuse Silver Knights 4pm

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WATER STREET MUSIC HALL 204 N Water St, 325-5600 Rubblebucket 8pm

Blues

THE BEALE I 689 South Ave, 271-4650 The Fakers 7:30-11:30pm THE BEALE II 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster, 2161070 Dave Riccioni & Friends 7:30-11:30pm

Comedy

THE COMEDY CLUB 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, 6719080 Eddie Pepitone 7:30 & 10pm JOKE FACTORY COMEDY CLUB Holiday Inn Airport, 911 Brooks Ave, 328-6000 Jack Willhite w/Vinnie Paulino 9pm

DJ

EMPIRE BAR & GRILL 1101 Rt. 31, Macedon, 315-9863663 98 PXY Club Night 10pm-2am

Indie Folk/Rock

CALIFORNIA BREW HAUS 402 Ridge Rd W, 621-1480 Rustle & Bromley w/Gaby & The Thurstones, Nothing Personal, B-FREE, Collin Zweigle 7pm

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Jazz

CHARLEY BROWN’S 1675 Penfield Rd., 385-9202 Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Duo 8-10:30pm LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 Teagan Taylor *Showtime TBA

Karaoke

FLAHERTY’S WEBSTER 1200 Bay Rd, Webster, 671-0846 9pm-midnight SHORTS 35 N Main St, Fairport, 388-0136 w/Summer Bob 10pm-2am

R&B/Soul

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 Mitty & The Followers 10pm

Rock

NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 Springer 9pm

Show

NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 Meet & Greet w/Horror Film Actor & Comedian Zac Amico 8pm

KIDS

THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Lego Castle Adventure” SchoolBreak Week Activities 10am-8pm

SHOWS

RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave, 271-1880 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 2014 11am & 3:15pm -Our Favorite Moon 1pm -Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 2:15 & 4:15pm

SPORTS

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

THEATRE

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org Holiday in Vegas 8pm DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 Baby Boom Baby 8pm MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org -ShakeCo: The Shakespeare Company presents Tartuffe, The Imposter! 7pm -Basement Players present Fully Committed 9pm

SATURDAY JANUARY

3

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Acoustic

Wishing You & Your Family Good Holidays & Happy New Year from OVN

FLAHERTY’S WEBSTER 1200 Bay Rd, Webster, 671-0846 John Akers 9pm

ONTARIO

Alternative

VIDEO & NEWS

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 The Demos w/The Absolutes, Brimstone Blonds & Northern Spies 8pm

Toys, Smoking Accessories, and more!

Blues

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 John Cole Blues Band 10pm

Comedy

THE COMEDY CLUB 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, 6719080 Eddie Pepitone 7:30 & 10pm

1380 RT. 104 Ontario, NY 5 mins East of Webster

JOKE FACTORY COMEDY CLUB Holiday Inn Airport, 911 Brooks Ave, 328-6000 Jack Willhite w/Vinnie Paulino 9pm

Country

NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 Shotgunn Wedding 9pm

Folk

LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 Babak Elahi, Jeremiah Craig, The Lonely Ones 8pm

Jazz

CHARLEY BROWN’S 1675 Penfield Rd., 385-9202 Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Duo 8-10:30pm

Karaoke

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

Latin

TAPAS 177 177 St Paul St, 262-2090 Tony Padilla & Guest 11pm-2am

Rock

THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Lego Castle Adventure” SchoolBreak Week Activities 10am-8pm

FLAHERTY’S MACEDON 113 Rt. 31, Macedon, 223-1221 Hollow Bodies 9pm

THE AVON INN 55 E. Main St., Avon, 2268181/334-3030 Winter Parafest Avon 10am-6pm

MONTAGE MUSIC HALL 50 Chestnut St, 413-1642 John Corabi - Mötley Crüe ‘94 Album 20th Anniversary Tour w/Methanol 8pm STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 2925544 Eyesalve 10pm

CONCERTS

R&B/Blues R&B/Soul

CAFE VERITAS, FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH 220 S. Winton Rd South, cafeveritas.org Rochester Singer Songwriters in the Round 7:30pm

ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE 153 Liberty Pole Way, 232-3230 / abilenebarandlounge.com Mitty & The Followers 9:30pm

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CALIFORNIA BREW HAUS 402 Ridge Rd W, 621-1480 This Is Home w/Thoughts In Reverse, Reformer, Battle Beneath, As The Kingdoms Collapse, Valorous, Careless Downfall 7pm

AUDITORIUM THEATRE 885 E. Main St, 800-745-3000 An Evening with Guy, Tony Toni Tone & Troop w/Guest Comedian Michael Colyer 7:30pm

THE BEALE I 689 South Ave, 271-4650 Honey & Vinegar 7:30-11:30pm

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KODAK CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS 200 W. Ridge Rd, www.usfirst.org FIRST Robotics Kick-Off Event *Live Worldwide Telecast 10:30am (Team registration & refreshments 9-9:45am) RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave, 271-1880 -My Planets 10am -Holiday Laser 2014 11am & 3:15pm -Our Favorite Moon 1pm -Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 2:15 & 4:15pm -Saturday Night Skies 7:30pm -Pink Floyd Laser 8:15pm -The Beatles in Laser Light 9:30pm

SPORTS

LACROSSE Blue Cross Arena, One Memorial Sq., 454-HAWK Rochester Knighthawks Home Opener vs. Toronto Rock 7:30pm

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JANUARY 4

WILLIE NILE

Supporting his new studio album, If I Was A River, rocker and singer/ songwriter Willie Nile makes an appearance at the Club at Water Street, January 4.

THEATRE

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE 795 E. Main St., 454-1260/ blackfriars.org Holiday in Vegas 8pm DOWNSTAIRS CABARET at WINTON PLACE 3450 Winton Place, 325-4370 Baby Boom Baby 8pm JCC CENTERSTAGE 1200 Edgewood Ave., 461-2000 Stardust & Butterflies - American Songbook Series feat. Linda Foster & Friends in Concert 8pm MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave, www.muccc.org -ShakeCo: The Shakespeare Company presents Tartuffe, The Imposter! 2pm -Basement Players present Fully Committed 8pm

SUNDAY JANUARY

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CLUBS

Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 Allergy w/Aristokunts, SULK & Rotten U.K. 8pm

Blues

SMOKIN’ JOE’S BAR & GRILL 425 Lyell Ave. 647-1540 Big Mike & the Motivators 6:30pm-til

Celtic

TEMPLE BAR & GRILLE 109 East Ave, 232-6000 Celtic Night w/Mike Pepper 6pm

Jazz

LOVIN’ CUP 300 Park Point Dr, 292-9940 Hannah Walpole 7pm

Karaoke

WILLOW INN 428 Manitou Rd, Hilton, 392-3489 Northern Lights Karaoke 7pm-til

Singer/Songwriter

THE CLUB at WATER ST 204 N Water St, 325-5600 Willie Nile 8pm

CONCERTS

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

KIDS

THE STRONG MUSEUM One Manhattan Sq., 263-2700 “Lego Castle Adventure” SchoolBreak Week Activities noon-5pm

SHOWS

RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave, 271-1880 -Our Favorite Moon 1pm -Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 2:15 & 4:15pm -Holiday Laser 2014 3:15pm

SPORTS

BASKETBALL Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Sq., 232-9190 Rochester RazorSharks vs. Buffalo 716ers 1pm

THEATRE

JCC CENTERSTAGE 1200 Edgewood Ave., 461-2000 Stardust & Butterflies - American Songbook Series feat. Linda Foster & Friends in Concert 2pm

MONDAY JANUARY

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Alternative

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 Angel Du$t w/Big Mouth, Druse & Coming Down 8pm

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Show

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

TUESDAY JANUARY

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Acoustic

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

Bluegrass

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

Karaoke

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NASHVILLES 4853 W. Henrietta Rd, 334-3030 9:30pm

CONCERT

CHRIST CHURCH 141 East Ave., 274-1564 “Tuesday Pipes” Organ Recital feat. Malcolm Matthews 12:10pm

WEDNESDAY JANUARY

7

CLUBS

Acoustic

STICKY LIPS BBQ JUKE JOINT 830 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, 292-5544 Acoustic Wednesday feat. Kerry Regan 6:30-8:30pm

Acoustic Rock

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 99 Court St, 325-7090 Nasty Habit Duo 9pm

Karaoke

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

Metal

BUG JAR 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966 Skull Fist w/Elm Street, Night Demon & TBA 8pm

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Open Jam

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

SPORTS

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

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• Autos Wanted • Personal Services • Website Directory • Music Scene 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 $200 to $800 with free pickup. 585-305-5865

Personal Services Happy Holidays...Come melt your stress away with a relaxing rub with sexy hotties...585-351-7801. Man to Man rubdown. Experienced, in shape, centrally located private home. Incalls/outcalls. 585773-2410 (c), 585-235-6688 (h), magichands@rochester.rr.com. Come and join us for a relaxing body r ub. Discreet location, for an appointment call 585441-8333 or 585-260-0223. Body r ubs by Amie. Sexy, voluptuous, mature, 36DDD brunette. Nice incall, screening required. 585-230-4954. Enjoy a relaxing body r ub and more with Jo. For appt. call 305-1481. No texting.

Website Directory DATING/MATCHMAKING Better Beginnings Professional Matchmaking *New Specials* w w w. b e t t e r b e g i n n i n g s . c o m

ENTERTAINMENT

Rochester Broadway Theatre League www.RBTL.org

MUSIC INDUSTRY

House of Guitars www.HouseofGuitars.com

NIGHTCLUBS

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

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PERSONAL BLOG Come check out this blog: OutrageousThoughts.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 Raiders www.rocraiders.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 Bernunzio’s Uptown Music www.bernunzio.com The Bop Shop www.bopshop.com Echo Tone Music www.echotonemusic.net House of Guitars www.HouseofGuitars.com Sound Source www.soundsource.com

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Instrumentalists! Singers! Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus invites you to join them for their upcoming dinner concert and spring concert, featuring well-known golden oldies and sacred music by opera composers. Auditions will be held at a mutually agreeable time. To schedule, please email your name, phone number and voice part or instrument to info@ gvoc.org or call 585-223-9006. For additional info visit www.gvoc.org. Tired of the same old licks? Come in for one lesson and we’ll work out ways for you to come up with new and creative ideas. Steve Greene Rochester’s guitar instructor since 1979. Contact steve@stevegreene. com. Studio on Monroe Ave. in Brighton, NY. 585-271-5006. GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: The Rochester Music Hall of Fame is now making gift cer tificates available for the April 2015 Gala. Get them now to secure THE best seats currently available. Go to Rochestermusic. org for all the details. BAND REHEARSAL SPACE 24 hours, security, plus onsite recording studio. Prices starting at $150/month. No lease required. Established in Rochester for 14 years. Cosmic Jams, 732-4841. 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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