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The argument that not enough fresh water exists to frack wells is simply asinine.” MAIL, PAGE 2
Taming Penfield’s speed demons. NEWS, PAGE 4
Free will = happiness. NEWS, PAGE 6
Poll: You want a general election. NEWS, PAGE 5
Hot “Lesbian” action at the JCC. THEATER, PAGE 22
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Making an impression: the new wave of letterpress You don’t have to be a doomsday alarmist to hold with those who think it’s wise for people to know how to do things for themselves. Besides, handmade items have a tendency to be more beautiful and more lasting. A few years ago, an increased interest in handcrafting met a growing audience of enthused buyers, and along with clothing, jewelry, and pottery, letterpress-adorned goods began to fill craft show stands. Five years ago, City printed a story on the resurgence of letterpress culture, and since then the
presence of letterpress businesses and demand for goods has grown in Rochester to include at least two teaching centers, a handful of indie presses, and more than a dozen artists who utilize letterpress in their artwork in one way or another. Find out why, in the current culture where convenience, efficiency, cleanliness, and high-tech toys are king, these artists are taking a seemingly backward step toward a very slow, messy, time- and money- consuming process.
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Landlord fees the right idea
I live on a street where a notorious slumlord owns buildings with multiple violations that have gone uncorrected for years, so I applaud the city’s new initiative of a $100 fee for irresponsible property owners. They drag down the property values of whole neighborhoods full of responsible homeowners. It’s too little too late, but it’s a step in the right direction. Bravo! SAM ABRAMS, ROCHESTER
Hydrofracking problems are rare and preventable
I was raised and live in Rochester, have a degree in chemical engineering, and have been drilling directional wells in shale formations throughout the continental US for the past four years. Concerns of aquifer contamination are mildly justified. However, this occurrence is very rare and preventable to a large extent through proper drilling regulations. Almost all of the questionable contamination cases have been in areas where horizontal drilling was performed at shallow depths. By contrast most wells along the southern New York border have their lateral section drilled at 5000 to 7000 feet deep. The formations above the Lower Marcellus are largely shale and provide a 5000-foot barrier of City
impermeable rock between the production zone and surface aquifers. Shale has a very high porosity but almost zero permeability. In other words, it has a lot of void space but no connectedness between those voids. This is why you have to frack it to get the gas; you need to artificially create pathways for flow. I have drilled horizontal wells less than 1000 from an adjacent well, which was in the process of being fracked, and received no communication of fluids or pressure. The fractures do not extend far, even through the fragile Lower Marcellus, and they certainly do not extend to surface. The composition of fracking fluid is no real mystery. While every service company has its own recipe, they all have the same basic components in roughly the same proportions: 98 percent water, a gelling agent, a little bit of hydrochloric acid to etch the formation, and a biocide to sterilize the water. You would not want to dump this directly into a river, but down-hole it has essentially no effect. Acids are just free hydronium ions and react out quickly in aqueous dilution. If chlorine is used as the biocide, this oxidant dilutes as well. You have to keep in mind that the earth’s sub-surface is an enormously big space, and relative to that, the effect of a few wells is negligible. Most wells now set three strings of casing: surface, intermediate, and production, each nested inside the other with three separate cement jobs. The surface hole is drilled with water as a drilling fluid; the intermediate section is drilled using high-pressure air. Below that, many companies are now using synthetic-based mud, which is essentially vegetable oil. The pads have plastic liners placed under every piece of equipment to capture any spills. All of the fluids are stored in steel tanks placed on plastic liners, and all of the cuttings are dried and
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hauled to disposal facilities. The mud engineers use centrifuges to spin out and recycle reusable mud components, and large vacuum trucks are on standby in case of an accidental spill. The rigs now are probably cleaner than any State DOT construction site. The argument that not enough fresh water exists to frack wells is simply asinine. They have been drilling and fracking for years in Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, where there really are water concerns. If you drew enough water to frack 1000 wells all at once from Seneca Lake, the water level would drop by only 2 cm. Over the past hundred years, the nation’s oil and gas pipeline infrastructure has steadily developed, with almost all major trunk lines starting in Oklahoma and Texas and terminating in Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The lifestyles to which we’ve become so accustomed, the development and economic prosperity of all major cities in the northeast, the way we heat our homes, heat our water, and power boilers to provide steam and electricity for our businesses is, and always has been possible only because of the hydrocarbons supplied by Southern states. Assuming you do believe that shale drilling introduces unacceptable levels of contamination to the environment, let’s be clear about what your really saying: That it’s ok to exploit the resources of other states and contaminate someone else’s land to your advantage, but you are not willing to drill locally for the energy that you use and have been dependent upon for the last century. I find it insulting that someone would protest the production of a desperately needed resource without any detailed knowledge of the industry. Instead of sitting back in your coffee shops pondering the effects of what most consider an economic windfall, why don’t you go to work for Hallibur-
ton, become an executive, and turn the company in a direction more to your liking? But don’t worry; all those opposed to drilling can remain warm and safe, because there will always be other people willing to do all the work, take all the risks, and make all the hard decisions to keep your life comfortable. ADAM BEGLEY, PENFIELD
Not waiting for Superman
Regarding “There Is No Superman” (November 17): Everyone can agree that high-quality teaching is one of the best ways to improve educational outcomes. The problem I have with the film “Waiting for ‘Superman’” is the overwhelming focus on bad teachers. We shouldn’t be so concerned about the small number of bad teachers. We should focus on the vast majority of good teachers and find ways to support them so they can become very good teachers on their way to becoming outstanding teachers. In Rochester, we’re not waiting for Superman. The Greater Rochester community is taking charge. A new initiative in Rochester is focusing on supporting teachers: Friends of Educational Excellence — FREE — Partnerships supports RCSD teachers so they can be as effective as possible. FREE Partnerships supports community — school partnerships that provide volunteers to RCSD schools to support teachers so their students can be successful in school. These volunteers provide a helping hand to students who need academic assistance to achieve their grade level skills. Currently, FREE Partnerships has an agreement with the RCSD to support community-school partnerships in five schools: 52, 22, 20, 7, and 34. School 52 partners with Temple B’rith Kodesh; School 22 partners with the First Unitarian Church; School 20 partners with Mt. Olivet Baptist Church; School 7 partners with the
First Universalist Church; and School 34 partners with Grace Urban Ministries and Saint Catherine of Siena Church. These RCSD school partnerships make a difference. Using this model, in 2010 School 52 achieved a ranking of Number 2 in the Rochester school district out of 38 elementary schools on the NYS English Language Arts exam. School 52 had over 90 volunteers during the 2009-2010 school year. They became an integral part of the student learning environment. By June 2010, 88 percent of all students in School 52 were reading at grade level. Rochester schools certainly need this kind of support. In 2010, with tougher state standards, only 28 percent of Rochester elementary school children passed the state English Language Arts exam; 6700 children did not pass. Community partners provide volunteers that support students so they have adequate academic skills. With this support, teachers can be more effective with their overall class. We’re not “Waiting for Superman.” The Rochester community is already taking action to see its city schools perform better. Hundreds of volunteers today — growing to thousands in the near future — are getting involved. They aren’t just talking about what needs to be done. They are doing the heavy lifting to work directly with teachers and students. They are supporting the many good city school district teachers. If you’d like to learn more about FREE Partnerships, please see our website: www.freepartnerships. org. If you want to join this initiative, please contact Bruce Pollock, FREE Partnerships executive director, at 218-0038 or bpollock@ freepartnerships.org. BRUCE J. POLLOCK, PITTSFORD
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The case for a special election It’s a compelling argument: Choosing Rochester’s next mayor in a special election isn’t “democratic.” A general election is best, because “the public” will pick the Democrats’ candidate in a primary. And in this heavily Democratic city, only a Democrat has a bat’s chance to be elected mayor. Democratic Party Chair Joe Morelle, City Council President Lovely Warren, Assembly member David Gantt, several former Council members, business leaders: all want a special election. But the opposition keeps building. Most leaders of the city’s Democratic district committees want a general election. So do former mayor Bill Johnson, the Working Families Party, the Rochester Labor Council, the Interfaith Alliance. Seventyone percent of the people responding to a recent poll want a general election. Opponents are right, to a degree: a special election isn’t as democratic as a general election. In a special election, Democratic committee members would pick their party’s candidate; there could be no primary. Other Democrats could run in the special election, but not on the Democratic line. (Do note, though, that the primary election would be Democratic with a capital D: only Democrats, not “the public,” could vote in it.) What justification is there for a special election? First, this is no ordinary time. Bob Duffy will serve only one of the four years he was supposed to. A mayoral election in November 2011 would not be a “regular” election; it would be an extraordinary election less than halfway through a mayoral term. State law and the City Charter recognize the uniqueness of this situation, and they give us a choice: special election or general. They let City Council assess the conditions facing the city and decide which option is best at that particular moment. Second, a special election provides more stability. Deputy Mayor Tom Richards — who has been a key figure in the Duffy administration — would run things until a special election this winter. And if he were chosen as the Democratic candidate for that election, he would become mayor by the end of March and would serve through 2013. With a general election, in January City Council would appoint an interim mayor, who would serve for the rest of
An interim mayor would be someone chosen by the nine members of City Council — hastily, over the next few weeks.” 2011. It wouldn’t be Richards; he says he won’t accept an interim appointment. It would be someone chosen by the nine members of City Council — hastily, over the next few weeks. Next November, we would elect a new mayor, who would take office in January 2012 and serve through 2013 — most likely as Rochester’s third mayor in four years. Stability is no small matter. City officials project a deficit of $51.2 million next year — and it may be much worse. The mayor and City Council will have to make big cuts in services or increase taxes. We need a mayor who has experience and who will be with us for more than a few months. Just as important: Mayors don’t run cities by themselves. The work gets done by commissioners, department heads, staff. Nervousness is already high in City Hall, and if we’re going to have a short-term mayor for the next year, who in their right mind will stay on? Who will apply for a job at City Hall? Opponents say a special election will disenfranchise racial minorities. And yet special-election supporters include some of this community’s most prominent AfricanAmerican elected officials: Gantt, Warren, and County Legislators Calvin Lee and Willie Lightfoot. No one can accuse them of not being concerned about the needs of racial minorities in Rochester. This is a crucial time for Rochester — particularly for the region’s neediest residents, most of whom live in the city and rely on strong leadership in City Hall. Duffy’s leaving has already caused great uncertainty. Waiting a year to get a new “permanent” mayor is too big a risk to take. Having two different mayors in the next three years could be disastrous.
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Paetec’s ultimatum
Paetec officials said they would look for a new location if terms with the city can’t be met soon. Paetec and Mayor Bob Duffy began making plans to move Paetec’s headquarters to the former Midtown site more than three-and-ahalf years ago. Deputy Mayor Tom Richards didn’t seem concerned about Paetec’s ultimatum. “We’ll only meet it if we can do it fairly, if we can afford it, and it makes sense,” he said.
MCC’s still looking
MCC President Anne Kress missed a self-imposed deadline to lock in a location for the new downtown campus before the end of the year. MCC’s Board of Trustees could not reach a decision in its last scheduled meeting of 2010. Kress would not speculate on a new timeline, but she insisted that a consensus is building. One board member said at least six existing buildings are still being considered, but new construction for the downtown campus is unlikely due to costs.
TIAR favors general election
The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester favors an
interim appointment followed by a general election to replace Albanybound Mayor Bob Duffy, says Marilyn Wienk, TIAR president. “After some debate, we thought the voice of the people would be better heard in a general election,” she says. “In the special election, the candidate would be picked from the party. That wouldn’t be democratic.”
News TRANSPORTATION | BY JEREMY MOULE
Taming the speed demons
Aesch to leave RGRTA
Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority CEO Mark Aesch will leave his job when his contract expires at the end of 2011. Aesch says he plans to look for a job in the private sector. He announced his intention to leave early, he says, so the RGRTA board has time to find a successor.
Speeding traffic has got to be one of the most frequent complaints received by municipal officials and employees. In Penfield, residents often call Town Hall about speeding cars in their neighborhood and ask for speed bumps or some other measure, says town engineer Geoff Benway. In the past, there was no uniform process for addressing those concerns.
Richards is running
Deputy Mayor Tom Richards announced his candidacy for the top job. Richards said he would actively campaign for mayor, provided City Council opts for a special election. The winner of that election would serve approximately three years, the remaining time on Duffy’s term.
In Penfield’s Graceland subdivision, the developer installed several small islands — at the suggestion of town officials — to help control traffic. Photo by matt deturck
Within the past decade, though, that has started to change. The Town Board recently approved a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Manual. Traffic calming simply refers to a set of theories and tools used to slow down speeding vehicles. The manual lays out a scoring system that considers traffic counts and speed measurements, along with the nature of the streets in question to determine the appropriate solution: education, enforcement, or some sort of physical measure meant to slow traffic down. Those can include bulb-outs, chicanes, restrictions, or speed bumps. The town tested some of those measures over the past two years. For example: Daytona Avenue
residents had concerns about cutthrough traffic, so the town closed off one end of the street, Benway says. In the Graceland subdivision off of Plank Road, the town had the developer install small islands to help control traffic. Penfield’s not the only community to take this approach. The City of Rochester released a traffic calming manual to help neighborhood groups work with city planners and engineers to address traffic issues. And the Village of Pittsford’s 2002 comprehensive plan identified traffic calming as a priority. By 2005, there was a village-wide discussion and a traffic calming plan was developed.
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Cost of War But Rochester’s brain-drain problem is also a marketing issue. Rochester doesn’t seem to know it’s a college town: there isn’t much connection between the campuses and downtown. One student thought Henrietta was Rochester.
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Plugging the brain drain More than 50 percent of RIT students will likely leave the Rochester area after graduating, according to a report by Tate DeCaro, one of the school’s recent graduate students. The Rochester area’s problem with “brain drain,” she concludes, is both real and perplexing. DeCaro faced a dilemma familiar to many Rochester-area college students. As she was completing her graduate work at RIT, she started exploring her options, and decided to take a closer look at why so many of her fellow students will leave. “I wanted to know what are their perceptions while they’re here,” DeCaro says. “And do they think staying here after graduation is a viable option? Generally, the answer was ‘no.’” A native Rochesterian, DeCaro is clearly bucking the trend by choosing to stay. But she’s had difficulty finding employment. As part of her graduate work, DeCaro surveyed 100 RIT undergraduate, graduate, and NTID students. Finding a job was far and away the biggest concern for students who planned to leave. Returning home and weather were the next most common reasons. While it’s difficult to persuade students who are planning to return home to stay in Rochester, DeCaro says more would consider Rochester if they saw better employment opportunities.
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“The concern about jobs is interesting because the jobless rate this past summer was very low in Rochester,” she says. Young people, DeCaro says, probably Tate DeCaro aren’t aware of PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK local up-andcoming companies, despite the area’s growing reputation for entrepreneurship. They’re hearing instead, she says, about the problems at old-guard companies like Kodak. But she also sees Rochester’s brain-drain problem as a marketing issue. Rochester, she says, doesn’t seem to know it’s a college town: there isn’t much connection between the campuses and downtown. One student, she says, thought Henrietta was Rochester. “We have to do a better job of getting students out into the community,” DeCaro says. And she says she wants to encourage local companies to be more aggressive in their local job-recruitment efforts.
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Poll rejects special election Seventy-one percent of those who participated in a telephone poll last week favor an appointment, followed by a general election to replace Mayor Bob Duffy. Twenty percent favor a special election, and the rest are undecided. | The poll, which had 941 respondents, was conducted by Raleigh-based Public Policy Polling and had a margin of error of 3.2 percent. | Local attorney and city school board member Van White paid for the poll, and he deflected what he called the predictable criticisms from those who support a special election. They didn’t conduct their own poll, he said, because they knew what the results would be. | Amid speculation, White said he is “not committed” to running for mayor. But he is committed, he said, to seeing other people have the opportunity to run if they want to. | Chris Christopher, an adviser to Deputy Mayor Tom Richards in his bid for the mayor’s office, took the poll. The questions were worded to draw a certain response, she said. Poll supporters deny that. | “This is about democracy,” said Felipe deChateauvieux, leader of the 6th and 7th Legislative Districts. “People should have the right to vote.”
US servicemen and servicewomen and 830 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen have been killed in Afghanistan from the beginning of the war and occupation to December 3. Statistics for Afghan civilian casualties are not available. American servicemen and servicewomen killed from November 24 to December 1: -- 1st Lt. William J. Donnelly IV, 27, Picayune, Miss. -- Pvt. Devon J. Harris, 24, Mesquite, Tex. -- 1st. Lt. Scott F. Milley, 23, Sudbury, Mass. -- Lt. Col. Gwendolyn A. Locht, 46, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. -- Sgt. 1st Class Barry E. Jarvis, 36, Tell City, Ind. -- Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Oakes, 29, Athens, Ohio -- Spc. Matthew W. Ramsey, 20, Quartz Hill, Calif. -- Pfc. Jacob A. Gassen, 21, Beaver Dam, Wis. -- Pfc. Austin G. Staggs, 19, Senoia, Ga. iraqbodycount.org, icasualties.org, Department of Defense SOURCES:
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Cracking the mystery of motivation
A study of human motivation by psychologists Richard Ryan (left) and Edward Deci has drawn international attention to the University of Rochester. Photo by MIKE HANLON
Pretend you’re a sales manager with a lot of inventory to move at the end of the month. What can you do to motivate your hotshot sales team? For years the conventional wisdom pointed to external rewards. You might treat your sales champ to new golf clubs, for instance, or a weekend in Vegas. The notion that rewards and punishments can be used to motivate or reinforce a desired response is one of the cornerstones of the behaviorist theory of psychology. Popularized by BF Skinner in the 1950’s, the behaviorist approach not only dominated psychology’s landscape for many years, it has influenced almost every area of our lives — from how we educate our children to how we manage businesses. But a pair of University of Rochester psychologists, Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, developed a different view, known as the “self-determination theory.” And it’s becoming a game-changer. Humans, from the developmentally disabled to the genius, have three core needs, Deci and Ryan say. They refer to them as autonomy, competence, and relatedness. People do their best work and creativity flourishes when they are autonomous — acting on their own free will and choosing to do the things that interest them, rather than what others want them to do. People need to feel competent and effective at what they do, and the things they do need to have some social connection to their lives. They have to be meaningful. “It begins with the premise that people are already pretty motivated,” Ryan says. “We are naturally motivated to be curious, to learn, and assimilate. This is really different from theories that state that people are not very motivated creatures, and that you have to do something to them to get them to act.” City
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Deci and Ryan began their research in the
early 1970’s, building off an early experiment Deci conducted using the Soma cube puzzle — similar to a Rubik’s Cube. The study, renowned in the world of psychology, showed that when Deci offered to pay participants for each puzzle pattern they correctly assembled, their interest diminished. Some participants even put the puzzle down. But a second group of participants were more likely to stay with the puzzle. Deci didn’t pay that group. It was surprising because most scientists assumed payments would serve as rewards and motivate the participants to work harder at solving the puzzle. Since then, there have been hundreds of studies conducted by scientists from all over the world on variations of Deci’s and Ryan’s work in the area of human motivation. And their research has drawn international attention to the UR’s relatively small psychology department. A four-day conference last May at the University of Ghent in Belgium on Deci’s and Ryan’s theory drew 550 researchers who
presented more than 100 papers. And Daniel Pink, author of “A Whole New Mind,” devotes several pages to their work in his book “Drive: the Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us.” The men, he writes, deserve a Nobel Prize. “The traditional question was: how do you create the conditions that will motivate people?” Deci says. “We ask ourselves: how do you create the conditions which encourage people to motivate themselves?” That’s not to say that Deci and Ryan are totally dismissive of behaviorism. There are times, they say, when BF Skinner’s theory applies. “I think when you’re talking about rote simple tasks, using rewards can be effective,” Ryan says. But they say they don’t want to be compared to Skinner from a cultural viewpoint. Their work, they say, hasn’t permeated the culture in the same way. “I would never mention us in the same breath as Skinner in that respect,” Ryan says. “He was a popular cultural figure with a tremendous influence. He wrote books and all sorts of things. But when you come to the field of motivation, at one time it was all or maybe 90 percent Skinnerian. And it is about 10 percent today.” The self-determination theory is gaining momentum. Deci and Ryan have attracted many students and established researchers to train with them at their UR lab. And over the years, they, as well as other scientists, have tested the theory on everything from smoking cessation to weight loss and exercise. But applying the self-determination theory to learning and education is of special interest to Deci and Ryan. Self-determination
theory says that motivation is intrinsic, and humans have a natural tendency to be curious. Their theory suggests that there might be better student outcomes if teaching were approached differently. “If you were a behaviorist and you were trying to get kids to behave in the classroom, you would have used reinforcements to get them to do that,” Ryan says. “We would argue that if you do use reinforcements and rewards to get them to learn to behave, they may do what’s required to get the reward. But that will do two things: their motivation is now completely dependent on that. And once the reward is over, they’ll do no more. You’re not helping their interests grow.” Neither Deci nor Ryan are fans of highstakes testing, either, and they’ve written extensively on the problems it creates. “It’s a backfiring reform strategy,” Ryan says. “It uses punishments and rewards to get teachers to get kids to answer questions correctly on tests. And even if they accomplish that, in the meantime they’ve killed all the interest value in the topic. And you can’t learn without interest.” When teachers go into a classroom, they should start from the assumption that their students are ready to learn, Ryan says. “The question is how do we stand out of the way and not kill that,” Ryan says. One of the biggest discoveries that researchers
are taking away from Deci’s and Ryan’s work may also be the most culturally relevant. Knowing what motivates people and how they can best satisfy their core needs may lead to healthier and more fulfilling lives. Yet people are often encouraged to pursue wealth, fame, or power. The subtext is everything people do must have a payoff. “Think about all the flailing we have to go through to find out what fills us up,” writes Joe Robinson on Deci’s and Ryan’s work in a recent Huffington Post column. The author of “Don’t Miss Your Life” recommends pursuing learning for the fun of it, rather than for a payoff. Robinson writes, “Do it just to do it and you’ll get a whopping internal reward in the form of the lasting version of happiness, gratification.” Studies show that more than half of the complaints that doctors hear from patients, Ryan says, are psychosomatic. “We spend a lot of time pursuing things that don’t make us happy, and make us anxious instead,” he says. “That’s the dark side of the American Dream.”
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Discussing immigrant rights
A group of faith and community organizations will present “Community in Conversation, Are Immigrant Rights Human Rights?” in recognition of Human Rights Day on Friday, December 10. Topic for discussion and speakers include: “The Economics of Immigration” with Aly Wane, Syracuse Peace Council; “Transitional Housing for Migrant Workers and Their Families” with Peter Mares, director of La Casa; and the “Legal Perspective” with immigration attorney Wally Ruehle. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a pot-
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luck supper, and guests are encouraged to bring a dish to pass. It will be held at Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 North Fitzhugh Street.
Seeking alternatives to violence
The Alternatives to Violence Project will hold a meeting to explore ways to resolve conflicts peacefully, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, at the Church of the Ascension Episcopal, 2 Riverside Street near Lake Avenue. Registration suggested: (607) 765-4257.
Women and memoirs
Nazareth College will host an author-signing event from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December
11, for “According to Us: Four Older Women Tell Their Stories.” The book’s authors, Barbara LaMark, Diane Drechsler, Berdjouhi Esmerian, and Norma Rappl explore personal stories from an older woman’s perspective.
Post-election threats to civil liberties
The New York Civil Liberties Union’s Genesee Valley Chapter will hold a discussion on what the recent elections which will mean to our civil liberties, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, at the Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 North Fitzhugh Street. Scott Forsyth, chair of the Genesee Valley’s legal committee, will talk about the possible new threats to civil liberties.
The photo of the band Thunder Body in the December 1 Music section should have been credited to Lisa Barker.
Dining Pizza and beer: A match made in heaven
Left photo: chipotle chicken, cochinita pibil, and chorizo tacos; right photo: ensalada parrillada, all at Casa Moreno. PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK
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Three years ago, Eduardo and Treena Moreno opened up Blue Cactus Mexican Grille in Fairport (5 Liftbridge Lane E) with the goal of introducing Rochester to cuisine of the Yucatan region of Mexico (where the pair had previously owned a restaurant before moving to Rochester in 2005). The pair was successful — Blue Cactus has become a popular eatery, and one that is synonymous with high-end authentic Mexican cuisine. So the Morenos set out to show Rochester another side of their native Mexican cuisine by opening a new restaurant, Casa Moreno, last month. Casa Moreno is located within the bustling Park Point at RIT (in the space formerly occupied by the Mediterranean restaurant King David’s), a combined student and retail community that features other well-known eateries like Lovin’ Cup and Wok With You. Instead of focusing on upscale Mexican cuisine, the Morenos wanted to offer a more casual, affordable menu featuring foods normally found in the markets and streets of Mexico — or, as Treena puts it, “stuff you eat with your hands.” The menu begins with six different salsas of varying heats (from the spicy salsa habanero to the tamer salsa mesa), which are served with tortilla chips and cost $2.50 each or $6.50 for a sampler plate of three. Next you can choose from the plentiful taco options, from shrimp to chorizo, pulled pork, steak, or chicken (all $3.75 for one, or $6.99 for two). Next are the huaraches, somewhat akin to Mexican pizzas,
which are foot-long grilled flatbreads layered with black beans, chipotle sauce, greens, Cotija cheese, and a choice of toppings ($7.50-$7.99). And then there are salads (notably a grilled salad where everything, including the lettuce, is grilled), soups, enchiladas, fajitas, botanas, tamales, and tortas. In addition, the Morenos have brought their appreciation for good tequila, margaritas, and Mexican beer to their new establishment, with nearly 50 high-end tequilas on the shelves, two Mexican beers on tap and nine in bottles, and their signature margaritas composed of homemade simple syrup, orange liqueur, freshsqueezed lime juice and, of course, tequila. “It’s so much fun educating people about good tequila,” says Treena. “People always say, ‘No, in college I drank too much and swore it off for good.’ And I say, ‘No, you must try this,’ and then they’re convinced. I think some are as good as fine French brandies.” The Morenos also plan to use the large kitchen in their new spot to begin catering and retail. They will be bottling and selling their salsas to local grocery stores and also are looking to offer a “party center” in Casa Moreno where people can grab par-cooked meals, containers of guacamole, bags of totopas, or margarita mix to serve at their next event. Casa Moreno is located at 200 Park Point Drive (at RIT). It is currently open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m., but hours are expected to extend (especially on weekends). Prices range from $4 to $15. For more information, call 424-2626 or visit parkpointrit.com.
Victor gets Naked
A soon-to-be-international pizzeria franchise has come to the Rochester area. Naked Pizza — so named for its use of all-natural, or “naked,” ingredients — opened in Victor last month. The Victor store represents just the fifth franchise location worldwide, but the store is spreading quickly, with at least 15 additional locations planned for next year, including a second Rochester-area store and an international location in Dubai. The company’s quick success is largely attributed to its use of social media to advertise, brand, and market the concept. The simple menu offers three pizza sizes — 10-inch, 12-inch, or 14-inch — all made with whole-grain crust infused with prebiotic fibers and probiotics. Diners can then customize their pizza with a wide variety of “flora” (fruits and vegetables) and “fauna” (meats) and cheese including options like fire-roasted red peppers, artichokes, cilantro, chicken, hamburger, feta, and more. Naked also offers specialty pizzas, like the smokehouse with barbeque sauce, chicken, and onion, and a gluten-free crust. Prices for the three sizes start at $4.99, $5.99, and $6.99 respectively, with toppings an additional $1.49, $1.69 or $1.89. Naked Pizza is located at 202 High Point Dr. It is open Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. For more information, call 223-0088 or visit nakedpizza.biz.
Popular local pizza chain Salvatore’s has opened its first pizzeria-pub at its already standing Bay Road location in Webster (across from Wegmans). The expanded location, which opened last month, features a new seating area that can accommodate around 85-90 patrons, a fireplace, an outdoor patio, an extensive bar, and nine flat-screen TVs. The spacious new location was achieved by spreading into the space formerly occupied by Earthtones Coffee House, which closed in earlier this year. Patrons of the new pizzeria and pub can expect to enjoy the same great menu that has made Salvatore’s a success in the area — with a wide range of pizzas, wings, sandwiches and finger foods — but now they can also enjoy them with beer, wine, and sports. The Bay Road location also features a drive-up window to expedite pick-up orders. Salvatore’s Pizzeria and Pub is located at 1217 Bay Road in Webster. Hours are still being worked out based on demand, but the restaurant opens daily at 11 a.m. and closes at approximately midnight. For more information, call 671-9420 or visit salvatores.com.
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Downtown British pub The Old Toad has two upcoming events combining food, drinks, and holiday cheer. First up is “The Trifecta” on Tuesday, December 14, at 8 p.m. The event blends single-malt scotches and bourbons, micro-brewed beers, and a three-course dinner menu. The first course is a house-cured Scottish salmon paired with Lindemans Gueuze Lambic and 12-year-old whisky Caol Ila; second course is a spice-rubbed pork tenderloin (served with a bourbon chipotle sauce and spiced grit cakes) paired with BrewDog Paradox Isle of Arran and Cragganmore 12-year-old single malt whisky; the dessert course is a baked caramel and pecan tart paired with Goose Island Bourbon County Stout and George Dickel Special Edition. Tickets are limited and cost $55 per person (which includes tax). On Sunday, December 19, beginning at 8 p.m., The Old Toad will also host its annual Christmas caroling event. The informal event will feature musicians playing classic yuletide songs while the entire pub crowd is encouraged to join in and sing. The Toad will also be serving traditional roast meats with vegetables, a flaming Christmas pudding for dessert and hot mead from a crock pot on the bar. There is no cover charge. The meal costs $15.50 for the roast entrée only or $20 for a three-course meal with an appetizer and dessert. The Old Toad is located at 277 Alexander St. For more information, call 232-2626 or visit theoldtoad.com. rochestercitynewspaper.com
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ou don’t have to be a doomsday alarmist to hold with those who think it’s wise for people to know how to do things for themselves, instead of relying on enormous, soulless corporations to wipe our butts. Besides, handmade items have a tendency to be more beautiful and more lasting. A few years ago, an increased interest in handcrafting met a growing audience of enthused buyers, and along with clothing, jewelry, and pottery, letterpress-adorned goods began to fill craft show stands.
Above: Mitch Cohen of the Printing & Book Arts Center. Also featured on this page: images from the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education’s Printing & Book Arts Center. 10 City DECEMBER 8-14, 2010
Letterpress is a form of printing of text and images using a press and moveable lead or wood type, in which a reversed, raised surface is inked and then pressed into a sheet of paper. Invented in the mid-15th century by Johannes Gutenberg, this process was the predominant form of printing text through the second half of the 20th century, when more convenient modern means of printing replaced it. Five years ago, City printed a story on the resurgence of letterpress culture, and since then the presence of letterpress businesses and demand for goods has grown in Rochester to include at least two teaching centers, a handful of indie presses, and more than a dozen artists who utilize letterpress in their artwork in one way or another. In the current culture where convenience, efficiency, cleanliness, and high-tech toys are king, why take a seemingly backward step toward a very slow, messy, time- and moneyconsuming process? “I think what people dig about letterpress is the deliberateness of it, the contemplativeness of it, and the pride in having created something in a fast-paced, mass-produced world,” says Mitch Cohen, director of the Printing & Book Arts Center at the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education on Monroe Avenue. Cohen is an artist and an educator, whose interest in printing began in high school, when he worked as a sign
printer for the department store, Epstein’s. He then attended RIT for photo marketing and chose printing for his vocation. “We were sort of on the tail end of lead [moveable type]. Lead was dying, lead was dead. Although we never thought so.” Cohen graduated from RIT in 1976, at which point “the streets were littered with typesetting equipment: linotypes, monotypes, intertypes. They were on the curb, they were being junked. At that time nobody really cared,” as the world quickly moved on to offset printing, he recalls. rimarily a teaching center, the Genesee Center’s Printing & Book Arts Center has a commitment to preserving creative craftsmanship and to promoting these endeavors in all people. It also has row upon row of type cases, as well as eight antique presses for student and artist use. These “functional dinosaurs,” as Cohen calls them, include a Vandercook No. 3, and a motorless Vandercook No. 4 (Vandercook & Sons was a manufacturer of the first, and most widely used, proof presses, which didn’t rely on gravity for the force of their impression, resulting in an easier and more precise operation). Call them obsolete if you will, but Cohen praises the latter press’ ever-usefulness:
“When it all hits the fan, when the big judgment day comes, and there is no more electricity, that one, that press will totally be in demand.” Local printmakers like Laura Wilder and letterpress artists like Geri McCormick, who is also the chair of the Genesee Center’s board, print their work there, and often guest-teach classes. What sets the Genesee Center apart from other local letterpress businesses, says Cohen, is that artists can make their own paper there — gorgeously textured pages so thick and so packed with fragile items like petals, that letterpress is literally the only means of printing upon their cumbersome surfaces. The center also teaches techniques like paper marbling — a process of putting intricate swirls of color on paper for the inside covers of books — as well as bookbinding classes. You can literally create a whole book from start to finish at the Genesee Center. Cohen sees three schools of thought and practice emerging in the letterpress world, the most traditional being purist printers who combine metal plates with hand-set type, who are “practicing tried and true dos and don’ts in terms of typography,” he says. Another school is “sort of the hatch, heehaw, kind of distressed” style, that “just has that old Western, wood type look, which is very prevalent in a lot of advertising right now. Then there’s the newer faction of
Rachael Hetzel of Pistachio Press in Anderson Alley. Pistachio’s work tends to be colorful and minimalist, and it shows off the textured effects of letterpress. She primarily does her work using self-designed photopolymer plates (pictured, bottom right).
letterpress people who are basically designers, who are designing digitally and then going photopolymer,” he says. he first thing a letterpress buff would notice upon visiting Pistachio Press, Rachael Hetzel’s studio in Anderson Alley on Goodman Street, is the lack of the typical beastly type cabinets. In using the photopolymer process, Hetzel designs her work on a computer, creates a negative image of it, and sends that file out to be translated to a photopolymer plate. The negative image hardens after exposure, the rest is brushed off, and the plate is ready to adhere to the press and print. In the future, Hetzel plans to buy a plate maker and do her plate making in-house. Photopolymer work “is very, very clean,” says Cohen, “and the papers that are out there now, most of those folks are printing on Lettra — real soft, real cushy, you can just smack the snot out of it. Just crush those fibers. Looks great.” This textured, deep impression is the desired effect of modern letterpress prints, and is one element that sets it apart from mass-produced printing. “What back in my school days would have gotten me a failing grade, in terms of the impression, is now the desired effect,” says Cohen. Now, “you can see it from across the room.” Hetzel, who also contributed to the beautiful collaborative 2011 calendar produced by the Genesee Center, is a University of Buffalo printmaking grad who moved to Rochester, but was forced to trek back to Buffalo to print until the Genesee Center’s Printing & Book Arts Center opened in 2005. Her current space in Anderson Alley is shared with artist friends (“we underwrite each other, support each others’ endeavors,” she says).
Pistachio Press, which officially opened in 2007, is a small operation that involves two presses: a 1961 Vandercook SP-15, which is more compact, and is a good 500 pounds lighter than the Vandercook No.4, which is 15 to 20 years older than the SP-15. Pistachio also has an antique paper cutter, built to last in 1881. Because the business relies entirely on the functionality of these antiques, and due to a dearth of press mechanics, Hetzel’s team has taken maintenance classes to learn how to fix and preserve the machines, and she follows the blog of Paul Moxon (vandercookpress. com), which is dedicated to the longevity of the machines, and contains a census of the known existing Vandercook presses. I visited Pistachio Press during its busy craft show season, and while its team prepped for the Anderson Alley Holiday Gala. Hetzel works with her husband, Jake, and intern Emily Grzybowski, who help print, score, fold, and collate the work. In addition to creating custom work for wedding invites, greeting cards, limitededition prints, and more, Pistachio also does three trade shows per year, geared toward gift-store retailers who place wholesale orders on their offerings. “I work one-on-one with clients during the design process and handle almost all of the printing as well,” Hetzel says. “Our designs have a minimalist quality that I believe helps our products stand out. We also produce some specialty items every season, like our calendars, and our customers return yearly for them. One of our most interactive pieces is a set of woodland animal masks that come with a set of crayons. Kids — and adults — can color the mask, cut it out and start playing. It’s pieces like these that have the ability to be heirlooms,” she says. continues on page 12 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 11
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Hetzel adds that she believes people are beginning to tire of high-tech gadgets and slick, mass-produced goods. “There may be an immediacy to e-mail, but a handwritten thank-you note is appreciated so much more than a quick text message.” erhaps the most ambitious commercial letterpress business in town is Dock 2 Letterpress in Webster. Just more than a year old, Dock 2 is co-owned by Tony Zanni and Dave Eckler, with support from a small team of assistants. Zanni studied graphic design at RIT, but his passion for letterpress began in 2001 when he met Mike Kopicki, owner of the Ermine Press in Webster. “Mike has a huge barn full of letterpress machines, type, and other goodies. From the moment I walked in the barn I was hooked,” Zanni says. Shortly thereafter, he met Eckler, owner of the Weekend Printer printing service, who had started setting type when he was in 8th grade, and has been a serious collector ever since. Another important member of the Dock 2 team is Ray Czapkowski, who though now in his 70s, worked as a type compositor in his early 20s. Czapkowski serves as Dock 2’s “Introduction to Letterpress” teacher, and “has more knowledge about typesetting in his pinky than anyone else at the shop,” says Zanni. “What attracted me to letterpress was the hands-on approach to design you miss out on blasting through things on the computer,” Zanni says. Zanni finds that he sketches more
for hand-set work than when doing digital design, and likes that being limited to the tools of the trade that are available to him forces him to be more creative with design. “I can’t just hit a button to make a type bigger or smaller,” he says. “Thirty line French Clarendon isn’t going to work if you only have 29 line to fit it in.” In addition to a staggering 150 cases of wood type, 600 cases of lead type, and a designer-drool-worthy collection of borders, cuts, and printable images, Dock 2 has 11 presses in total, but primarily uses three main machines, which Zanni and Eckler have restored and preserved. “Charlie” is a foot-treadle-driven 1894 Chandler & Price platen press that requires more coordination to operate than I could ever hope to summon. Mr. Wessel” is a 110-year-old iron hand press, like what you’d picture Ben Franklin printing on, “except ours is iron, not wood,” says Zanni. He calls the magnificent behemoth “terribly time consuming, and fantastic,” but claims his favorite press is “Isabelle,” the 1937 Vandercook No. 3 Proof Press. Besides serving as a teaching center, Dock 2 does design work and prints custom wedding invitations, music and theater show posters, as well as notebooks, greeting cards, posters, and other ephemera, which is sold in its shop, at craft shows, and on Etsy.com. Tactile, well-designed, memorable business cards are increasing in popularity. Zanni’s favorite project, which launched this past September, is called the Feedback Loop Notebook Project, and is produced by Felt & Wire Shop (feltandwireshop.com), a curated
Tony Zanni, co-owner of Dock 2 Letterpress in Webster. “What attracted me to letterpress was the hands-on approach to design you miss out on blasting through things on the computer,” he says.
paper-goods shop by Mohawk Fine Papers. The project seeks to raise money and awareness for Design Ignites Change and its mentor program, School by Design, which “encourages design professionals and college design students to team up with students in underprivileged schools,” with the aim of improving the schools “using problem-solving skills from a design standpoint versus conventional thinking,” says Zanni. Dock 2’s contribution is a notebook with a cover that’s layered richly with text and shapes, has a Japanese stab binding, and a tear-off bookmark; 100 percent of the purchase price is donated to Design Ignites Change. etzel from Pistachio Press foresees letterpress culture continuing to grow “as people become more educated about the process. There was a time when letterpresses were sent to scrap yards and relegated to basement storage in universities. Now, people like me drive across the country to pick up a press, spend weeks restoring and cleaning it, and then give it lots of love when printing,” she says. As popularity of letterpress culture and ephemera rises, availability of the elusive materials goes down — but not necessarily due to competitive hobbyists. Eckers is annoyed by wood type getting snatched up by artists who glue the pieces into coffee tables, and make collages. “We are losing the ability to outbid them,” he says. The presses aren’t being produced anymore; there is only a scattered cottage industry for creating lead type and wood type, the latter of which is now offered locally by third-generation woodturner Bill Jones. We live in a throwaway culture. These days, we hardly manufacture a thing worth preserving for one lifetime, let alone handing down for generations to come. It’s fascinating and refreshing to witness a small community completely geeking out over their tools, which they have lovingly learned to restore and preserve.
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Stay exploding [ review ] by frank de blase
I had no notions, no assumptions, no clue — at least that’s what I thought. I knew the level of musicianship was there, and the entire band was eager to re-hit the scene and re-define themselves after splitting from other projects. So I guess I had vague assumptions — givens, if you will. Those assumptions, and the head they came from, were blown away Wednesday, December 1, by the debut performance of The John Payton Project at The Club @ Water Street. The band came on and exploded — and stayed exploding — with a savage funk groove, the kind that’ll make you belly flop. Lights and fog added to the pageantry and spectacle to the spectacular. Known perhaps more as a sideman, multi-instrumentalist Drew Bellavia led the charge in the cool department, positively wailing on his horn. Guitarist Bobby Olson played as if his life depended on it, going from 0 to 100 so fast I was surprised he didn’t swallow his face. Bassist Willie Lopez held an awesome groove that thundered elegantly like a tap-dancing elephant. And of
course there was the rhythm pounded down and dished out by percussionist Jim Versprille and leader and band namesake John Payton on the throne. Despite the hairpin segues between funk and ska and balls-to-the-wall rock ’n’ roll, there was an ever-present soulful and bluesy patina. I knew this band was going to be good, but I had no idea just how good. That was some intense energy. The Goods opened the night with the band’s trademark dips into gravity and groove. It’s the way Woody Woodruff’s drums’ broad, polyrhythmic language pushes Miles McHugh’s guitar to soar in a multitude of atypical, albeit infectious signatures that makes this band so unique. The Goods shoot for the sky, but were a little restricted by the club’s intimate stage, and frankly could have been a bit louder (and I almost never make that suggestion). The trio, which also includes solid bassist Ben Schiavone, played a set of music full of curiosity and invitation that slowly piqued the interest of the arriving crowd. Nobody does it quite as pretty as The Goods.
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Music have songwriting as an outlet for whatever feelings I don’t want to talk about.
Singing about them as opposed to talking about them is easier?
Well, I just don’t talk about them. It’s not within my personality. I think in the early days I was probably mistaken as a sad sack, you know, just by what people heard in the music. And it’s just not my personality. I’m quite different than that. I’m more reserved than I’m portrayed in the songs. I hate to say the “fame”… but the popular side of being popular…it’s by design that you don’t see me in Us Weekly or Star or whatever over the course of my career. It doesn’t appeal to me. However, I do find it entertaining when I see other people in it. Dashboard Confessional is seen as kind of the poster band for emo. Is that an accurate assessment? Chris Carrabba (pictured) and Dashboard Confessional are celebrating 10 years of the landmark disc “Swiss Army Romance” by performing the album’s material on tour. PHOTO PROVIDED
No sad sack Dashboard Confessional w/Cory Branan and John Lefler Wednesday, December 15 Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 7:30 p.m. | $25-$28 | 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com [ INTERVIEW ] By Frank De Blase
For 10 years now, Chris Carrabba has worn his heart — actually, all of his guts — on his sleeve with his group Dashboard Confessional. Since the release of “Swiss Army Romance” a decade ago, Carrabba has embodied the often-maligned and misunderstood emo genre. But it’s a genre Carrabba claims to be influenced by, not of. Sure, Dashboard’s music is full of lyrical hand-wringing and minor chord melancholy in spades, but there is also a shared joy with the audience; a huge audience that hangs on every single one of Carrabba’s words. And now they’ll be hanging on those that make up “Swiss Army Romance” once again, as the band is playing the debut album in its entirety on its current tour. A companion re-issue of the album hit the streets last month as well. Carrabba called up to discuss where the time had gone, and whether or not he’s emo. He was surprisingly chatty. Here’s an edited transcript of what we said. 16 City december 8-14, 2010
CITY: It’s the 10th anniversary of “Swiss Army Romance.” How does that feel? Chris Carrabba: Well, it snuck up on me, I have
to be honest with you. I haven’t really stopped touring since even before Dashboard. And when we were told the 10-year anniversary was upon us, it was probably as shocking as your high-school reunion coming up; you just can’t believe it. It doesn’t feel like 10 years to me. So I began thinking, would it be garish to honor something I made? And then I realized, you know, I got lucky with catching the inspiration — I’ve heard from some people suggest writers are only vessels for their songs and I believe that to a big extent…the way they spring out of nowhere so often. Like a lightning rod.
are you going to do?” And the simple answer was to play it. Over the past 10 years what has changed in your sound? What has remained?
I think as a performer I have improved while staying rooted to that thing I was lucky to find in the beginning. I have — I think — shrewdly resisted the temptation to change my approach. That isn’t to say I haven’t brought other members on. We’ve been a trio, I’ve been solo, sometimes we’ve been a four-, five-, six-, sevenpiece band. But what I do in the course of these shows is present it out to the audience for them to perform with me. That’s stayed true since the very beginning. I think I’ve gotten better doing it but what’s stayed the same is my endeavor to do it that way.
Yeah. But you work at it, too. Which songs are better — the ones that pop up complete or the ones you labor over?
It’s the ones that you labor over for too long that may be quantitatively better, but qualitatively not. “Well that chord structure’s interesting, but it has no emotional relevance.” But in the case of “Swiss Army Romance,” the songs sprung forth pretty fully formed and in rapid succession. So I feel in that case more than any other moment of writing, I was just, as you said, a lightning rod. So it didn’t feel so garish when I began to look at it in that light, especially when I began talking to people. “Can you believe it?” And they’re like, “What
So you don’t really have to try to give “Swiss Army Romance” material period-correct treatment?
The evolution of a musician’s playing style is constant. It’s only in going back to learn stuff from earlier periods that you realize the change. I specifically was aware of it when I sat down to learn these songs. I was really pleased I fell so easily back into it. And when I wanted to merge the two styles, I didn’t find a big resistance to it. It just kind of happened because it all comes from the same place.” Your lyrics seem rather personal. Is there anything left for you in private?
No, it’s mostly private. It’s fortunate that I
I think the music scene I grew up listening to was more accurate to… in other words we were calling what pre-dated us emo, without affectation or judgment. And when people started calling us that, I thought, “Well, that doesn’t quite fit,” because it’s what these guys do, pointing backward. We thought they were better. We didn’t think we were the next step. It wasn’t proper reverence, is what I thought. But I was happy they were paying attention to us as a group — the number of bands together. It wasn’t anything we railed against. I was fortunate to be mentioned. We were part of a music scene, there is no doubt. And it was a close-knit one of bands working very hard together because we loved each other’s music. We were kind of in lock-step with our ethos in terms of what we felt were the trappings of the music industry — not the trappings of being a band, which is very different. So bands like Saves The Day or Get Up Kids, Hot Rod Circuit, we worked so hard together before they made it easy with the internet and all that. What do you attribute your fan loyalty to?
A few simple things not the least of which is they love the music. And that’s a real blessing. I’m really grateful for that. I think they feel their value; we appreciate them as people not as a faceless, “Oh, this is where we get our money” thing. I’m grateful and I’m touched that they feel a kinship to the music, and to us through the music that we make. When all is said and done, what will they say about you?
They’ve said so many good things and so many bad things I guess it will probably fall somewhere in the middle. I would like to think they would say I was a guy who worked hard.
Wednesday, December 8 Robert Chevrier. Brio Wine Bar & Grill, 3400 Monroe Ave. 5867000. 6:30 p.m. Free. Simply Jazz. Ciao Baby’s BBQ Steak & Seafood, 421 River St. 621-5480. 7 p.m. Free. The Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 9:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. German House-Keg, 315 Gregory St. 303-2234. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 10 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 527-8720. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Jose & Willy’s, 20 Lake Shore Dr, Canandaigua. 3947960. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Applebee’s-Fairport, 585 Moseley Rd, Fairport. 4254700. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Mayfields Pub, 669 Winton Rd N. 288-7199. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/DJ Bonitillo. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 10:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/DJ Flyin’ Brian. Tap Room, 364 Rt 104. 265-0055. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Debbie Randyn. Merchants Grill, 881 Merchants Rd. 482-2010. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Mark. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 288-3930. 8:30 p.m. Free. Krazy Karaoke. Monty’s Korner, 355 East Ave. 263-7650. 9.30 p.m. Free. Rochester Idol Karaoke. Tap Room, 364 State Rt 104. 2650055. 7 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Acoustic Open Mic. Pub 511, 511 E Ridge Rd. 266-9559. 8 p.m. Free. Entertainment Showcase. Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 4542680. 8 p.m. Free-$5. Open Country Jam. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 5465474. 7-10 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Big Daddy Blues Band. Deweys, 1380 Lyell Ave. 254-4707. 9:30 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Justin Gurnsey. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. 10 p.m. Free. Open Jammin’. Spot Coffee, 200 East Ave. 613-4600. 7:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic. Boulder Coffee Co, 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. 8 p.m. Free. Open Mic. Dr’s Inn Grill & Tap Room, 1743 East Ave. 2710820. 5 p.m. Free. Open Mic w/Jam Shack Music. Stoneyard Bar & Grill, 1 Main St, Brockport. 637-3390. 9 p.m. Free.
Open Mic w/Steve West. Muddy Waters Coffee House-Geneseo, 53 Main St, Geneseo. 2439111. 7-10 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Guster w/Thriving Ivory, Ryan Star and Hedley. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600. 7 P.M. $27.50-$30. Honey Pollution and Turtlehead. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Over the Edge. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 8 p.m. Free. Rick Holland Quartet. Tala Vera, 155 State St. 546-3844. 8 p.m. Free.
Thursday, December 9 [ Acoustic/Folk ] FLCC Guitar/Percussion/Vocal Jazz Ensembles & College Singers. Finger Lakes Community College, 4355 Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua. 785-1905. 7 p.m. Free. B355. John Akers & Elvio Fernandes. Easy on East, 170 East Ave. 325-6490. 8 p.m. Free. Mark Fantasia. Village Pub, Chili Center Plaza. 889-4547. 9 p.m. Free. Paul Strowe. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon. 624-2929. 7-10 p.m. Free. Reggae Night. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 527-8720. 9 p.m. Call for tix. The Skillet Lickers. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 2323230. 7:30 p.m. Free. Two Steps Back. Legacy-Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000. 3 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Eastman Repertory Singers and Women’s Chorus. Reformation Lutheran Church, 111 N Chestnut. 454-0367. 8 p.m. Free. Eastman at Washington Square. First Universalist Church, S Clinton & Court Sts. 274-1400. 12:15 p.m. Free. Handel’s Messiah. Eastman Theatre-Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. 274-1100. 7:30 p.m. Call for tix. Musica Nova. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1100. 8 p.m. Free. Tom McClure. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 5 p.m. Free. DJ Big Reg. Liquid, 169 St Paul St. 325-5710. 9:30 p.m. Free. DJ Biggie. McKenzie’s Irish Pub, 3685 W Henrietta Rd. 334-8970. 9 p.m. Call for tix. DJ ET & DJ Proof. Tribeca, 233 Mill St. 232-1090. 9 p.m. $5$10. DJ Jestyr. Soho East, 336 East Ave. 262-2060. 9 p.m. Free. DJ Jestyr. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 p.m. Call for tix.
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Friday, December 10 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Celtic Christmas Ceilidh Concert. St Patrick’s Church, 115 Maple Ave, Victor. 924-5840. 7:30 p.m. $10. Faye & Monet Duo. LegacyClover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000. 2:30 p.m. Free. Honest John. Panorama Night Club, 730 Elmgrove Rd. 2472190. 6 p.m. Free. Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. 546-3450. 7:30 p.m. Free. Roger Eckers/Fred Costello Duo. Luna Piena Bistro, 546 Merchants Rd. 288-0067. 9 p.m. Free.
AMERICANA/ROCK | Auld Lang Syne, Kingsley Flood, Electric Organic
While keeping themselves steady on the pulse of a nation, Boston’s Kingsley Flood takes classic folk and injects it with a bit of lustrous jazz, weaves poetic tales of everyday struggle and grace, raises the bar on what can claim itself as “Americana,” and succeeds in being fresh and relevant. Rochester’s Auld Lang Syne is as brooding as it is beautiful, and the band’s live show will grab you and shake you with a woeful, melodic grip. Its songs are simple truths played in expert and elegant style. Electric Organic starts out this early show with its unique brand of spacedout psychedelic folk rock. The bands perform Friday, December 10, 8:30 p.m. at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. $6-$8. 454-2966, bugjar.com. — BY EMILY FAITH Sore Thumb Radio Live Broadcast w/Jeff Cosco. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 544-3500. 10 a.m. Free. Tom Gravino. Tandoor of India, 376 Jefferson Rd. 427-7080. 7 p.m. Free. Wayward Son. Argyle Grill, 4344 Nine Mile Point Rd, Fairport. 377-5200. 6:30 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Billy Joe & the Blues Gypsies w/ Dave Riccioni. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 266-1440. 6-9 p.m. Free. Deep Blue. Pane Vino, 175 N Water St. 232-6090. 8 p.m. Free. Gap Mangione & the New Blues Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. 8:30 p.m. Free. John Cole Blues Band. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 3257090. 10 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Christmas Organ Concert. Penfield First Baptist Church, 1862 Penfield Rd. 586-2876. 7 p.m. Free. Eastman Wind Ensemble, Eastman Philharmonia, and EastmanRochester Chorus. Eastman Theatre-Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. 274-1100. 8 p.m. Call for tix. Hochstein Spotlight on Faculty Concert Series. Granger Homestead, 295 N Main St, Canandaigua. 394-1472. 7:30 p.m. Call for tix. Jewel Hara. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 8003-GENEVA. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. John Ballings. Hedges, 1290 Lake Rd, Webster. 265-3850. 6:30 p.m. Free.
Rochester Boys Choir: “’Tis the Season..”. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Montour Falls. 315536-0383. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. [ Country ] A Cow-Punk Christmas w/Dang, Mike Brown. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 6 p.m. Free. Keith Anderson, Brady Seals, Aaron Benward. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 9 p.m. $17-$20. Mike Snow. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 546-5474. 9:30 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] Act Live Label Launch Party w/P SO, Moses Rockwell, I Am Many, Deep Of The 2 Hungry Bros, Jinesis, Oronde Baltimore, Filthy Funk w/Danielle Ponder, OISD, Warren Britt, DJs Ease & Tim Tones, JunClassic & Monsta X. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 9 p.m. $6-$10. DJ. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 8 p.m. Free. DJ. Coach Sports Forum, 19 W Main St, Webster. 872-2910. 9 p.m. Call for tix. DJ Andy Fade. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 10 p.m. Free. DJ Annalyze. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 p.m. Call for tix. DJ Cedric. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. DJ Dream. Nola’s BBQ, 4775 Lake Ave. 663-3375. 10 p.m. Call for tix. DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 8:30 p.m. Free.
DJ GI. Liquid, 169 St Paul St. 325-5710. 10 p.m. Free-$5. DJ Jon Herbert w/DJ NickL & Marshall Vickers. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St Paul St. 2622090. 10:30 p.m. Call for tix. DJ Mosart212. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 6 p.m. Free. DJs Peter Pizzutelli, Ease, Papi Chulo. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 5461010. 10 p.m. $3. Reggaeton w/DJ Carlos. La Copa Ultra Lounge, 235 W Ridge Rd. 254-1050. 10 p.m. Call for tix. Rehab Record Party. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 11 p.m. $2-$4. Salsa Night w/DJ Javier Rivera. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 475-0249. 9 p.m. $5. Top 40 DJ. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 10 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Don Mancuso & Jeff Cosco. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 2323906. 8:30 p.m. Free. Michael McNeill Trio w/Ken Filiano & Phil Haynes. Physikos, Village Gate Square, 302 N. Goodman Street, 2nd fl (above Salena’s) 14607. 721-4220. 8 p.m. $10. Pat Bianchi Organ Trio CD Release. Grill at Strathallan, 550 East Ave. 454-1880. 8:30 p.m. Free. Ryan T Carey & El Rojo Jazz Band. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 427-8030. 7-9 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Flaherty’s, 1200 Bay Rd. 671-0816. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Village Pub, Chili Center Plaza. 889-4547. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Karaoke. Goody Goodies, 6108 Loomis Rd, Farmington. 7422531. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Deweys, 1380 Lyell Ave. 254-4707. 9:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 10 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Tina P. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 266-3570. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] CCE Irish Musicians’ Jam Session. McGinnity’s, 534 W Ridge Rd. 663-5810. 7:30 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Ryan Barclay Trio. The Pultneyville Grill, 4135 Mill St, Pultneyville. 315-589-4512. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic. Rochester Institute of Technology-Java Wally’s, 90 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-2562. 9 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Ahab’s Foe. Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. 232-3960. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Auld Lang Syne w/Kingsley Flood, Electric Organic. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 8:30 p.m. $6-$8. Bonnie and Collide, Chinchillas. German House-Keg, 315 Gregory St. 442-6880. 8 p.m. Call for tix. Carbon Leaf w/Suzanna Choffel. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600. 8 P.M. $12-$15.
Catch 22. Panorama Night Club, 730 Elmgrove Rd. 247-2190. 10 p.m. $3. Cruelty Free & Torsos From Space. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Dirty White Boys. Rab’s Woodshed, 4440 Lake Ave. 6634610. 10 p.m. Free. Froth. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. 7 p.m. Free. Grundner Hall. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 6211480. 9:30 p.m. Call for tix. Heroes for Ghosts w/Going for the One. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600. 9 P.M. $10-$12. Jim Lane. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 3858565. 9 p.m. Free. Johnny Bauer, Double EEs. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. 5 p.m. Free. Misfit. Carey Lake Bar & Grill, 959 Penfield Rd, Walworth. 315986-1936. 8 p.m. Free. Now From Then. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor. 924-3660. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Sam Deleo. Perlo’s Italian Grill, 202 N Washington St, East Rochester. 248-5060. 6:3010:30 p.m. Free. Taproot, Hail the Villian. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. 232-1520. 8 p.m. Call for tix. Time Bandits. Hatter’s Pub, 5 W Main St, Webster. 872-1505. 8 p.m. Call for tix. Uncle Plum w/Gurnsey’s Greener Grass Band. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. 8 p.m. Call for tix. Wooden Nickel. Tap Room, 364 Rt 104. 265-0055. 8 p.m. Free. Zach Brown. Tala Vera, 155 State St. 546-3844. 8 p.m. Free. [ R&B ] Old School R&B. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 5278720. 9 p.m. Call for tix.
Saturday, December 11 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Engroovement. Barnes & Noble @ RIT, 100 Park Point Dr. 4752501. 6 p.m. Free. Jewish Drum Circle. Temple Emanu-El, 2956 St Paul Blvd. 292-5084. 2 p.m. $5. Jimmy Jennings & Dan Honors. Standard Lounge, 655 Monroe Ave. 473-2447. 10 p.m. Call for tix. Joe Naples. Legacy-Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000. 1 p.m. Free. Latin Band. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St Paul St. 262-2090. 11 p.m. Free. Meyer & McGuire. Rio Tomatlan, 5 Beeman St, Canandaigua 14424. 3949380. 6:30 p.m. Free. New York Klezmer Orchestra. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva. 1-866-355-LIVE. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. The Campbell Brothers w/The Dady Brothers. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600. 8 P.M. $15-$20. Tom Gravino. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 355-8206. 7 p.m. Free.
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You can still hear a bit of the Eastman School of Music’s classical training in the clarity of Madeline Forster’s voice, but she doesn’t let it get in her way. Forster, who switched to jazz studies at York University in Toronto, combines her technical skills with a down-to-earth personality to bring new life to jazz standards. She chooses only the greatest composers and lyricists — like George and Ira Gershwin and Antonio Carlos Jobim — and delivers their tunes in tasteful arrangements. Forster’s performance at Bistro 135 will feature songs from her new album, “Just You, Just Me.” She’ll be joined by Mike Kaupa on trumpet; Sam Farley, piano; Ben Thomas, bass, and Chris Teal, drums. Madeline Forster plays Saturday, December 11, 7 p.m. at Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. Free. 662-5555. — BY RON NETSKY Wooden Nickel. American Music Centre, 3800 Dewey Ave. 730-7000. 3 p.m. Call for tix. [ Blues ] Bill Brown. Brown Hound Bistro, 6459 Rt 64, Naples. 374-9771. 7 p.m. Free. Carol & the Impalas. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon. 624-1390. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Gap Mangione & the New Blues Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. 8:30 p.m. Free. Luca Foresta & the Electro Kings. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Christmas Show. Roberts Wesleyan College-Auditorium, 2301 Westside Dr, Chili. 5946008. 2 & 6 p.m. Free-$25. Evensong for Advent. Church of St Luke and St Simon Cyrene, 17 S Fitzhugh St. 546-7730. 4 p.m. Free. Finger Lakes Camerata. St John’s Episcopal Church, 183 N Main St, Canandaigua. 3960027. 7:30 p.m. Free. Finger Lakes Concert Band: Christmas Program. Canandaigua Middle School, 215 Granger St, Canandaigua. 454-4596. 7:30 p.m. $5. Handel’s Messiah. Eastman Theatre-Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. 274-1100. 8 p.m. Call for tix. Hochstein Youth Singers Concert. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. 3 p.m. Free.
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This is a free holiday concert. Donations of whatever amount will be joyfully accepted for Cameron Ministries and the Community Dinner Project at Immanual Chruch.
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DJ Bonitillo. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 10 p.m. Free-$5. DJ Darkwave. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. DJ Ease. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 p.m. Call for tix. DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 8:30 p.m. Free. DJ Howard & Mega Mix. Island Fresh Cuisine, 382 Jefferson Rd. 424-2150. 9 p.m. Free. DJ Jestyr. Soho East, 336 East Ave. 262-2060. 9 p.m. Free. DJ Wiz. Liquid, 169 St Paul St. 325-5710. 9:30 p.m. Free-$5. DJs Richie Salvaggio, Kalifornia. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 546-1010. 10 p.m. $3. Moustache Party w/10 DJs. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 9 p.m. Call for tix. R&B DJs. Tribeca, 233 Mill St. 232-1090. 9 p.m. $5-$10. Shotgun Music. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor. 924-3660. 9 p.m. Free. Sinatra’s Birthday w/Stevie T & DJ Blaze. Hatter’s Pub, 5 W Main St, Webster. 872-1505. 8 p.m. Call for tix. Top 40 DJ. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 10 p.m. Free. [ Hip-Hop/Rap ] Step Jam w/Cali Swag District, Khalil. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 758-5300. Noon. $21.50-$30.95. [ Jazz ] East End Jazz Boys. Havana Moe’s, 125 East Ave. 325-1030. 9 p.m. Free. Jazz Cafe. Monty’s Korner, 355 East Ave. 263-7650. 7:30 p.m. Free. Jazz at Jazzy’s. Jasmine’s Asian Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd, Webster. 216-1290. 8:30-11 p.m. Free. Madeline Forster w/Mike Kaupa, trumpet. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555. 7 p.m. Free. Pat Bianchi Organ Trio CD Release. Grill at Strathallan, 550 East Ave. 454-1880. 8:30 p.m. Free. Stringplicity. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906. 8:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Broadway Karaoke w/Laura Marron. Park Avenue Pub, 650 Park Ave. 461-4140. 10:15 p.m. Free. Karaoke. The Galley Restaurant, 94 S Union St, Spencerport. 3520200. 8 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. 232-3960. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000. 10:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Mickey Flynn’s, 196 Winton Rd. 288-7070. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Straight Home Inn Bar & Grill, 688 Lexington Ave. 4580020. 9 p.m. Free.
Karaoke. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. 10 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Straight Home Inn Bar & Grill, 688 Lexington Ave. 458-0020. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Andy & Kim. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 266-3570. 10 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Debbie Randyn. Merchants Grill, 881 Merchants Rd. 482-2010. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/The Tin Man. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 10 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Brick City Limits. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 7 p.m. Call for tix. Catch 22. Coach Sports Forum, 19 W Main St, Webster. 8722910. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Christmas Bash w/Bobby Henrie & the Goners, C’est Bon Cajun Dance Band. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 7 p.m. $3. Christmas Party w/Jumbo Shrimp. Marge’s Lakeside Inn, 4909 Culver Rd. 323-1020. 5 p.m. Free. Clockmen w/The Cheetah Whores, Hotel Reverie , Gracious Sakes Alive. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 8 p.m. $6. Frequency. Shooters Sports Bar & Grill, 1226 Fairport Rd. 3779777. 8 p.m. Call for tix. Jukebox the Ghost w/The Meligrove Band, Dynamite Walls, The Demos. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600. 7 P.M. $10-$12. Kicking Back Band. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 9 p.m. Free. Krypton 88 & Dang! Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 9 p.m. Call for tix. NC 17 w/Father Goat. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. 232-1520. 8 p.m. $10$12. Peter Pitts Trio. Mickey Finn’s Station One, 14 Railroad St, Victor. 924-4660. 9 p.m. Free. Radio Nation. Carey Lake Bar & Grill, 959 Penfield Rd, Walworth. 315-986-1936. 8 p.m. Free. Rockin Robin. Rab’s Woodshed, 4440 Lake Ave. 663-4610. 10 p.m. Free. Smooth Talkers. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990. 8 p.m. Free. The Shakedown CD Release Party. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 325-7090. 10 p.m. Free. The Taint. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. 8 p.m. Call for tix. The Tall Boys. Woody’s, 250 Monroe Ave. 730-8230. 9 p.m. Call for tix.
Sunday, December 12 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Irondequoit Concert Band Holiday Concert. Eastridge High School, 2350 Ridge Rd E. irondequoitband.org. 3 p.m. Free.
Barbara Jablonski & Kathleen Cappon. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300. 2 p.m. Free. Celtic Music. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. 7 p.m. Free. Dave McGrath. Carey Lake Bar & Grill, 959 Penfield Rd, Walworth. 315-986-1936. 4 p.m. Call for tix. Fort Hill String Band. All Things Art, 65 S Main St., Canandaigua. 396-0087. 5-7 p.m. $2. Latin Night. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 p.m. Call for tix. PJ Elliott. Bay Street Hotel, Bay St, Sodus Point. 315-4832233. 9 p.m. Free. The Pine Leaf Boys. Harmony House, 58 E Main St., Webster. 727-4119. 5 p.m. $15-$18. Tiki bar w/Jeff Eliliot. Monty’s Korner, 355 East Ave. 2637650. 7 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] A Glorious Season. St Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. 234-5636. 7:30 p.m. Donation. Advent Lessons & Carols w/J S Bach’s Cantata 61. The Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word, 597 East Avenue. 244-6065. 7 p.m. Free. Candlelight Concert. Christ Church, 141 East Ave. 4543878. 8:30 p.m. Free. Charmed: Classical Music on Toy Pianos CD Release. The Creator’s Hands, 81 Browns Race. 235-8550. 1 p.m. Free. Concentus Women’s Chorus. St Andrew’s Church, 923 Portland Ave. 586-5677. 2:30 p.m. $10. Concertino Strings Concert. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. 4 p.m. Free. Eastman Chamber Music Marathon. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1100. Noon. Free. Ella Cripps. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. Gibbs & Main. Reformation Lutheran Church, 111 N Chestnut. 454-0367. 3 p.m. $10. Going for Baroque Organ Recital. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900. 1 & 3 p.m. Free w/admission. Lyric Choral: Noel, We Sing! Faith Lutheran Church, 2576 Browncroft Blvd. 586-5675. 2:30 p.m. $12-$18. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 458-7888. 9 p.m. Call for tix. DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 10 p.m. Free. DJ Selecta Preece. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 10 p.m. Free. Old School DJ. Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 454-2680. 8 p.m. Free.
[ Hip-Hop/Rap ] R&B HipHop Spring Edition. Cafe Underground Railroad, 480 W Main St. 235-3550. 8 p.m. $5-$10. [ Jazz ] Bill Slater. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. 11:30 a.m. Free. Debra Branch. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 6 p.m. Free. Jazz Night. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 7 p.m. Free. Michael McNeill Quartet w/Paul Smoker, Dave Arenius, Phil Haynes. Physikos, Village Gate Square, 302 N. Goodman Street, 2nd fl (above Salena’s) 14607. 721-4220. 7 p.m. $5-$10. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 10 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Jose & Willy’s, 20 Lake Shore Dr, Canandaigua. 394-7960. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Brad London. Willow Inn, 428 Manitou Rd. 3923489. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Acoustic Sunday w/Fred Goodnow. Brown Hound Bistro, 6459 Rt 64, Naples. 374-9771. 11 a.m. Free. Open Country Jam w/Randy. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 546-5474. 2-6 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Bodega Radio. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. 5 p.m. Free. Troup Street Jazz Jam Session. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 216-1070. 6 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] December to Dismember Vol II: Infernal Abyss, Penetration, Malformed, Cain. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 9 p.m. $6-$8.
Monday, December 13 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Deborah. Legacy-Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000. 7 p.m. Free. Gamelan Ensemble Experience. Harley School, 1981 Clover St. 442-1770. 6:30 p.m. Free. Mandy. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 9 p.m. Free. Sore Thumb Radio Live Broadcast w/Jeff Cosco. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 2240990. 8 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Chamber Music Holiday Recital. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. 6 p.m. Free. Eastman School Symphony Orchestra. Eastman TheatreKodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. 2741100. 8 p.m. Free. GKC: Advent Lessons & Carols. Reformation Lutheran Church, 111 N Chestnut. 454-0367. 7 p.m. Free. Graduate Chamber Music Seminar Recital. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1100. 3:30 & 9 p.m. Free.
Hochstein Chorale Concert. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. 7:30 p.m. Free. Trudy Moon. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 5 p.m. Free. DJ TW. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 7:30 p.m. Free. Fan-Tan, Jennings, Guntrouble. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. 7:30 p.m. $7-$9. Manic Mondays DJs. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 11 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Brad Batz Group. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906. 7:30 p.m. Free. Ted Nicolosi & Shared Genes. Pultneyville Grill, 4135 Mill St, Pultneyville. 315-589-4512. 6 p.m. Call for tix. Tommy Gravino. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 6 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 9:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Walt O’Brien. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 288-3930. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Open Jam w/Refreshunz. Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 2323430. 8 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Pro-Am Open Jam. German House-Keg, 315 Gregory St. 442-6880. 9:30 p.m. Free.
Tuesday, December 14 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Dave Mcgrath. Dinosaur Bar-BQue, 99 Court St. 325-7090. 9 p.m. Free. Fritz’s Polka Band. Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington. 924-3232. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Jeff Elliott. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 266-3570. 5-8 p.m. Free. Johnny Bauer. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon. 624-2929. 7-10 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Teagan Ward. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650. 7 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Fairport High School String Ensemble. Fairport Museum, 18 Perrin St. 223-3989. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tom McClure. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 5 p.m. Free. DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 8:30 p.m. Free.
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Originally called Uncle Meat, Detroit’s Ugly Radio Rebellion plays the music of Frank Zappa. Zappa’s music is a genre unto itself — its sheer genius sometimes getting less press than the master’s penchant for the absurd. But Zappa is so much more than yellow snow and Valley girls. And you’ll see me smile a mile wide when I hear “Be Bop Tango” wafting out of Abilene’s doors. Ugly Radio Rebellion plays Tuesday, December 14, 8:30 p.m. at Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. $10. 232-3230. — BY FRANK DE BLASE DJ Javier Rivera. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 9 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000. 10:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. McKenzie’s Irish Pub, 3685 W Henrietta Rd. 3348970. 8 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 4587888. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Karaoke. Applebee’s-Gates, 2120 Chili Ave. 426-7630. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Golden Link Singaround. Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Winton Rd. goldenlink. org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Hotel Noize. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 6-9 p.m. Free. Open Jam. Mo’s Mulberry St, 191 Lee Rd. 647-3522. 8 p.m. Free. Open Mic. Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. 232-3960. 10 p.m. Free. Open Mic Night. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 9 p.m. Free. Open Mic w/Rapier Slices. Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 4542680. 7-11 p.m. $3-$5. Open Mic w/String Theory. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. 8 p.m. Free. Talent Night. Mamouche, 384 East Ave. 325-5010. 7 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Amanda Ashley. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 7 p.m. Free.
Egg Man’s Traveling Carnival. Hatter’s Pub, 5 W Main St, Webster. 872-1505. 6 p.m. Call for tix. Juiceboxxx w/Jack Toft & the Vegetables. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 9 p.m. $6-$8. Ugly Radio Rebellion. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 8:30 p.m. $10.
Wednesday, December 15 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Dady Brothers. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990. 7:30 p.m. Free. PJ Elliott. Miceli’s, 1011 Rt 31, Macedon. 986-2954. 7-10 p.m. Free. Ralph Louis. Lento, 274 N Goodman. 271-3470. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tom Gravino. Cafe 54, 54 W Main St, Victor. 742-3649. 6 p.m. Free. Tony Gianavola. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650. 6 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Sauce Boss. Dinosaur Bar-BQue, 99 Court St. 325-7090. 9:30 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Craig Snyder: A Night of Jazz Fusion. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 8 p.m. Call for tix. Robert Chevrier. Brio Wine Bar & Grill, 3400 Monroe Ave. 5867000. 6:30 p.m. Free. The Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906. 7:30 p.m. Free.
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Jodi Beckwith and Esther Winter in “My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding,” now at the JCC. PHOTO PROVIDED
A nice day for a gay wedding “My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding” Through December 19 By JCC CenterStage Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. $16-$24 | 461-2000 x235, jcccenterstage.org [ REVIEW ] BY ERIC REZSNYAK
The new musical currently running at the Jewish Community Center includes a song titled “Hot Lesbian Action” and a paean to the glory of Hooters. I mean, really — what’s not to like? In all seriousness, “My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding” is a gem, a play that surprises with its wit, warmth, and strength of message. While the show is overwhelmingly light and breezy, because of the nature of the story it takes a firm stand on a current hot-button political issue, and serves to educate the unaware about the importance of the marriageequality movement, as well as to remind advocates that change has come and will 22 City december 8-14, 2010
come, if we continue fighting. But mostly it’s just a thoroughly entertaining bit of theater. Although the title makes it sound like a farce, “Wedding” is actually based on a true story. As told to the audience by on-stage narrator David Hein (a singer-songwriter who co-wrote the show with his wife, Irene Sankoff, who is also part of the cast of this production), Claire — David’s mom — lost her job in Lincoln, Nebraska, and was hired to be a professor of psychology at a university in Ottawa, Canada. Although terrified to leave her home and her son, Claire soon discovers a whole new life in Canada, one that includes a surprising revelation: she likes the ladies. Claire quickly meets and falls in love with Jane, a sweet, understanding lesbian, who also happens to be a witch. Hein leads us through their courtship, his mother’s comingout process, and their collective growth into a family, leading up to the ladies’ big wedding — which is actually legal, since Canada got its shit together back in 2005. “Wedding” won rave reviews at the 2009
Toronto Fringe Festival, as well as the 2010 New York Musical Theater Festival. It’s easy to see why. It’s charming, funny, clever, and darn near impossible to dislike. Kudos to JCC CenterStage’s Ralph Meranto (who directed this
show, and also plays the part of David’s father) for not only scouting such a creative and relevant new production to Rochester, but also for bringing its creators along for the ride. Having Hein and Sankoff on stage adds additional layers to the show, as you realize that these events (with some embellishment, I’m sure) actually happened to the people on stage, and there are some great bits where Hein interacts with his on-stage mom, dad, other mom, and younger self that wouldn’t work nearly as well with an actor playing the part. Additionally, Hein is a talented musician and singer, and he and his excellent on-stage band perform the show’s jangly pop-infused numbers brilliantly. The cast is equally excellent. Claire is played by Jodi Beckwith, who commits fully to the character, embodying the fear, joy, rage, and confusion of a woman starting over from scratch in her late 30s. She smartly keeps Claire’s semi-regular meltdowns from going over the top. She’s paired with Esther Winter as Jane, who is simply exquisite at everything. Singing, acting, whatever, a warmth radiates from Winter in almost every second of the performance. John Queenan continues to rack up impressive local stage credits as young David; this is a young actor with serious skill, especially when it comes to comedy. The supporting cast is great, and everyone deserves special accolades for that blistering Hooters number. The sets are practically nonexistent, but that
gives director Meranto an excuse to employ good old-fashioned stage magic to transport the audience from an airport to a feral-cat-stalked Canadian apartment to a frozen canal to a particularly hilarious family outing to Hooters. Everything flows beautifully from scene to scene, including a few non-sequiturs that are perhaps indulgent, but ultimately add character to the show nonetheless (like young David’s “epic battle” with Dad — so cute). The tone of the show shifts substantially once the gay-marriage issue comes to the forefront. What had previously been a fluffy, frothy comedy suddenly becomes very political very fast (although Meranto makes it clear in his program note that this is not an explicitly political play, which is true). I’m not sure how that could be avoided, nor do I think it should. It’s clear that the Hein, Sankoff, and their family are passionate about the marriage-equality issue, and as Hein recounts landmark moments in the gay civilrights movement and the entire cast dances and stridently sings “legalize love” during the song “A Short History,” it’s a powerful theatrical moment. In terms of critique, the only issue I had with the show was the occasional “Winter” interstitials. Although I loved the ice sculpture bit (very clever staging), the “Winter” bits as a whole come off as a little cutesy for a production that frequently winks at itself and the absurdity of life, while embracing all of its inherent craziness.
“Amahl and the Night Visitors.” Sat Dec 11-Sun Dec 12. Featuring members of the Webster Thomas High School Select Choir and Eastman School of Music students. Baptist Temple, 1101 Clover St. Sat 4 p.m., Sun 7 p.m. Free. 473-3200. “Black Comedy.” Through Dec 11. SUNY Brockport-Tower Fine Arts Gallery, 180 Holley St, Brockport. Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m. $8-$15. brockport.edu/finearts. “A Christmas Carol.” Through Dec 26. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Wed Dec 8-Thu 7 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun noon & 4:30 p.m., Tue-Wed Dec 15 7 p.m. $28-$65. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org. “Christmas with the Calamari Sisters.” Through Jan 2. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 3450 Winton Road. Wed Dec 8-Thu 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 3 & 8:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., Wed Dec 15 7 p.m. $29-$39. 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com. “The Dutchman.” Sun Dec 12. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 5 p.m. play; 8-10 p.m. reception/discussion of the play featuring playwright Amiri Baraka at Baobab Cultural Center. $20 (includes reception). muccc.org. “The Emperor of the Moon.” Through Dec 11. Todd Theatre, University of Rochester. Wed Dec 8-Sat 8 p.m. $7-$13. 275-4088, rochester.edu/ theatre. “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Through Dec 21. Gaslight Theater Company. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. Tue 7 p.m. $10. gaslighttheatercompany.com. “Mamma Mia!” Fri Dec 10-Sun Dec 12. Rochester Broadway Theatre League. Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $37.50-$64. 800745-3000, rbtl.org. “My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding.” Through Dec 19. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Wed Dec 8-Thu 7 p.m., Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., Wed Dec 15 7 p.m. $16-$24. 461-2000 x235, jcccenterstage.org. “Oliver.” Thu Dec 9-Dec 11. School of the Arts, 45 Prince St. Thu-Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 7 p.m. $5-$9. sotarochester.org. Penfield Theater Project: Rochester Theater Memories. Thu Dec 9. Round table of playwrights, directors, and actors share their favorite memories from local theater productions. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. Thu 7-9 p.m. Free. 377-8911. “Shakespeare in Hollywood.” Through Dec 11. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St. Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m. $15-$27. 454-1260, blackfriars.org. “Sweet House!” Sat Dec 11-Dec 19. Rochester Children’s Theatre; modern retelling of “Hansel and Gretel” with a focus on healthy choices. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. Sat-Sun 2 p.m. $14-$17. 389-2170, naz.edu. Traveling Cabaret Holiday Show. Sun Dec 12. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road. Sun 2:30 p.m. Free. 340-8720, penfieldlibrary.com. “A Window on the Carrageenan.” Sat Dec 11.John W. Borek Presents. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 8 p.m. muccc.org.
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ART | “Lynching in America”
Local sculptor Pepsy M. Kettavong is the artist behind those bronze statues of pivotal figures in Rochester’s history. Kettavong created the “Let’s Have Tea” sculpture of equality seekers Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, which stands in the park near the Susan B. Anthony House on Madison Street. His other local works include Nathaniel Rochester (in Nathaniel Square, on the corner of Alexander and South), and he is currently working on 14 silhouettes, in commemoration of Susan B. Anthony and friends’ defiant act of voting illegally, which will join the bronze voting box sculpture on West Main. On Friday, December 10, 6-10 p.m., at the Frederick Douglass Resource Center Gallery (36 King St.), Kettavong will unveil his newest work, “Lynching in America,” the first work-in-progress of a series of three to be completed over the next two years. Kettavong’s presentation, which includes one sculpture and one painting, focuses on the enormous inequalities among people in United States, and the world in general. The artwork will refer to “both the techniques used to maintain social injustice, as well as our reaction to these signs of injustice and inequality,” per the artist’s statement. Kettavong’s aim is for the audience to find the larger-than-life examples of cruelty, torture, ignorance and oppression to be difficult to look at, but necessary to engage with and examine our own range of reactions (or non-actions) to them. The artist will be present at the unveiling to discuss his work with the public. For more information, visit frederickdouglassrc.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Pittsford-Victor Rd, Victor. Holds auditions for “The Lion King” (ages 4-9) and “Grease” (ages 10-16). No experience necessary; tuition-based theater progra. m.. Sat 5-6 p.m. (“Lion King”) & 6:15-7:15 p.m. (“Grease”); Sun 1-2 p.m. (“Lion King”) & 2:153:15 p.m. (“Grease”). 398-0220, bestfootforwardkids.com. Black Sheep Theatre Coalition. Wed Dec 8. Holds auditions for roles in “Magic Time: Early Off-Off Broadway,” featuring challenging and rewarding oneact plays. Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. Wed Dec 8 7 p.m. blacksheeptheatre.org. JCC CenterStage. Sun Dec 12Mon Dec 13. Holds auditions for Mel Brooks’ “The Producers.” Prepare a song and come dressed for dancing. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Sun-Mon 6 p.m. 461-2000 x235, jcccenterstage.org.
Art Exhibits [ Openings ] “Burning Man Notes; Photographs of Laura Jackett” Fri Dec 10. Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua. 4-6:30 p.m., 3943500 x7369, gallery34@flcc.edu. Metals Alumni Exhibition Fri Dec 10. RIT Bevier Gallery, 90 Lomb Memorial Drive. Booth Building,
7A. 5-7 p.m. 475-2646. The First Biennial Student Invitational Sun Dec 12. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. 69 p.m. $8-$12. 288-7170, artisanworks.net. “The Other Side: City Employee Art Show” Wed Dec 15. Link Gallery at City Hall, 30 Church St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 271-5920, cityofrochester.gov. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor 1570 East Ave. Through Dec 31: “Art 100 for 100.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends by appt. 7701923, japetz@rochester.rr.com. A Different Path Gallery 27 Market St., Brockport. Through Dec 31: “Revealing the Unspoken Message,” work Katherine Weston, Sherry Tulloch, and Liz Britton-Barry. Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 637-5494, differentpathgallery.com. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Art Forum and Gallery 494 East Ave. Through Dec 31: Annual Members Exhibit. | In the Carriage House Gallery: Through Nov 30: Work by Joyce D. Cordone, Sally Moses, Bud Prince, Dennis Revitzky, and Dodie Twohig. By appt.only. 2448890, aauwrochester.org. Artisan Works 565 Blossom Rd. Opens Dec 12: The First
Biennial Student Invitational. Ongoing: “Les Krims: Satire Inspired by Wishful Thinking, the Culture Wars, and the Left’s [She]nanigans.” | Through Dec 31: “Fade to White” Photography/Video Installation by Michael Rivera | Ongoing: “Ramon Santiago,” video presentation. Third Sundays: Park Avenue Dance Company, 3 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun Noon-5 p.m. $8-$12. 288-7170, artisanworks.net. A.R.T.S. Gallery at Aviv Café 321 East Ave. Through Dec 29: “Visual Inspirations,” Digital Illustrations and Photographer Erasmo Hernandez. Fri 6-11 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 729-9916. Arts & Cultural Council Gallery 277 N Goodman St. Through Dec 12: “Structural Spontaneity” watercolor abstractions by Stu Chait. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 473-4000, artsrochester.org. RIT Bevier Gallery 90 Lomb Memorial Drive. Booth Building, 7A. Dec 10-Jan 19: Metals Alumni Exhibition. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Mon-Thu 7-9 p.m.; Sat 1-4:30 p.m.; Sun 24:30 p.m. Gallery closed Dec 18-Jan 2. 475-2646 Books Etc. 78 W. Main St., Macedon. Through Dec 14: “3 Visions: The Work of Marie Starr, Till Fritzsching, and Richard Lacey.” Mon-Thu Noon-5 p.m. 474-4116, books_ etc@yahoo.com. CIAS Dean’s Gallery Frank E. Gannett Hall, Room 1115, Rochester Institute of Technology. Through Dec 31: Photographs by Carl Chiarenza. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. rit.edu. Community Darkroom Gallery 713 Monroe Ave. Through Feb 6: “Reflections on Simplicity,” work by the Community Darkroom monitors. | Through Dec 31: “Roy Sowers: Detached.” Mon 9 a.m.9:30 p.m.; Tue-Thu 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri closed; Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 2715920, geneseearts.org. Creative Wellness Center 320 N Goodman St, Suite 201. Ongoing: “Rebirth” by Dave Groat. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 325-3145 x142, mhcrochester.org. Crocus Clay Works Gallery Hungerford Building Door #2, Suite 225, 1115 E. Main St. Through Dec 18: “Quilted, Quaint, & Quirky” by Michelle Wescott. Tue-Wed 5-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment. 4698217, crocusclayworks.com. Davison Gallery at Roberts Wesleyan College 2301 Westside Drive. Through Dec 16: “Division of Visual Arts Faculty Show.” Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 1-4 p.m. roberts.edu. Edward G. Miner Library University of Rochester Medical Center, Room 1-6221. Through Jan 28: “Targets and Monstrances” by Genevieve Waller. Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun noon-10 p.m. 275-3361, urmc. rochester.edu/miner. The Firehouse Gallery @ Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave. Through Dec 31: “Winter Craft” Annual Holiday Show. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat noon-4 p.m. 244-1730, geneseearts.org. continues on page 24
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If you haven’t made it out to Canal Works in Fairport (1000 Turk Hill Rd., Studio155), check it out this Saturday, December 11, at the December Open House Holiday Sale and Raku Santa’s Workshop, running noon-8 p.m. The event will include pottery demonstrations, refreshments, as well as work by local ceramicists Josh Duttinger, Jim Robeson, and Emuel Rosario Diaz. This open house will be held in conjunction with the Turk Hill Pottery School’s open house event, held upstairs. Shop for some gorgeous gifts and get inspired to try your hand at hand building or wheel throwing – a team of instructor artists teach classes year-round. For more info, e-mail josh.duttinger@gmail. com or visit turkhillcraftschool.com. Lisa Barker and Marisa Krol, the organizers of the successful Hearts & Crafts market, hadn’t intended to hold their fourth event until February. But after receiving tons of requests, they acquiesced and planned a pre-holiday event, which will be held once more at Java’s Café (16 Gibbs St.) this Sunday, December 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Winter Market will feature two dozen crafty people with items ranging from the sweet little cloth-rose hairpins and barrettes by Cecelia Hayes, to Meredith Schreiber’s “MereWere” ceramic robots and gremlins, to Sharon Jeter’s pretty, organic silver jewelry. And at this event, crafters can bring unneeded or surplus crafting supplies, which will be donated to the girls of Trahey Cottage at Hillside Children’s Center. For more information, email barker.lisa@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page by searching “Hearts and Crafts Winter Market.” — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Art Exhibits FLCC Honors House Alumni Art Gallery 4340 Lakeshore Dr. Ongoing: New works by Hannah Waterman, Miles George, Seth Binnix, and Mychelle Dore. MonThu 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 394-3500, flcc.edu. Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery 3165 East Ave. Through Dec 31: “Natural Selections,” watercolors by Roland Stevens. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 381-1600, friendlyhome.org. Fusion Salon 333 Park Ave. Through Feb 28, 2011: “Famous Faces,” by Jay Lincoln, Jennifer Cichello, Mr. PRVRT, and Rebecca Rafferty. Presented by Method Machine. Mon & Tue 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Thu Noon8 p.m., Fri 9a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 271-8120, fusionsalonnewyork.com. Gallery 821 7 Schoen Place. Through Dec 14: “Wounded Echo” by Monzo. Tue-Wed 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thu-Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat Noon-5 p.m. 3852131, gallery821.com. Gallery Salon & Spa 780 University Ave. Through Jan 3: Linda Hermans and Paul Schramm. Tue-Thu 11 a.m.-8 24 City december 8-14, 2010
p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact 2718340, galleryhair.com. George Eastman House 900 East Ave. Through Jan 16: “All Shook Up: Hollywood and the Evolution of Rock n’ Roll.” | Through Dec 15: “Sweet Creations: Gingerbread House Display.” | Through Jan 23: “Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock ‘n’ Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash.” | Ongoing: “Where Do Cameras Come From?” | “Cameras from the Technology Collection” | “Portrait” | “The Remarkable George Eastman.” | Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. $4-$10. 2713361, eastmanhouse.org Gilded Square Picture Framing & Gallery 714 University Ave. Through Dec 29: “Partly Tame” by Robin Whiteman. Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 461-2808, gildedsquare.com. Hartnett Gallery University of Rochester, Wilson Commons. Through Dec 15: “Misty Rubric: The VSC Graduate Holiday Show.” Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat-Sun Noon-5 p.m. 275-4188, blogs.rochester.edu/Hartnett. High Falls Fine Art Gallery 60 Browns Race. Through Jan 7:
“Our Parks” Honoring the Life and Work of Christine Sevilla. Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat Noon-6 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 3252030, centerathighfalls.org. Image City Photography Gallery 722 University Ave. Through Dec 23: “Holiday Show 2010.” Special Holidays Hours: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. 482-1976, imagecityphotographygallery.com. International Art Acquisitions 3300 Monroe Ave. Through Dec 31: The Wicked Series by Enrico Embroli. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun Noon-5 p.m. 264-1440, internationalartacquisitions.com. Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center Gallery St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave. Through Dec 22: “Cracow Szopka Exhibit.” MonFri 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 899-3720. Link Gallery at City Hall 30 Church St. Through Jan 31: “The Other Side: City Employee Art Show.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 271-5920, cityofrochester.gov. Little Theatre Café 240 East Ave. Dec 11-Jan 7: “Landscapes of New York” by Carol Acquilano. Sun 5-8 p.m.; Mon-Thu 5-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5-11 p.m. 2580403, thelittle.org. Living Room Café 1118 Monroe Ave. Through Dec 17: “Kevin Fitch is Seeing Red.” Sun-Thu 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 7 a.m.11 p.m. 413-0833, kevfitch@ yahoo.com. Lux Lounge 666 South Ave. Ongoing: Paintings by Michael Michael Motorcycle & Cordell Cordaro. Mon-Thu 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Fri 4:30-2 a.m.; Sat-Sun 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 232-9030, lux666.com. Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave. Through Jan 2: “Psychedelic: Optical & Visionary Art Since the 1960s.” | Through Dec 12: “Episodes from an Unwritten History: Claude Bragdon and Fritz Trautmann” in Lockhart Gallery. | Through Dec 13: Creative Workshop Children’s Show in Lucy Burne Gallery. | “What’s Up” lecture, First Sundays, 2 p.m. | Ongoing exhibits: “At the Crossroads,” “Seeing America,” “Italian Baroque Organ,” “Brunswick Armor,” “Judaica.” | WedSun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu until 9 p.m., $4-$10. Thu night reduced price: $6 from 5-9 p.m. 276-8900, mag. rochester.edu. MCC Mercer Gallery 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. Through Dec 22: “Lost Toys: The Ones That Got Away.” | Through Nov 28: Director’s Choice: Ed Murr Illustration | Through December: “Tribute to Hip Hop” Mural by Carmello (Melo) Ortiz.| Sibley Window Project (East Ave.) Torell Arnold “Bee-cause Art Means the World to Me.” Mon, Wed, Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue, Thu 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 292-2021. My Sister’s Gallery The Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. Through Jan 6: “New York: The Beauty of Changing Seasons,” photography by Barbara Drake. Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 546-8439. Nan Miller Gallery 3450 Winton Place. Through December 31: “Gallery Favorites for the Holiday
THEATER | “The Dutchman”/Amiri Baraka visit
America does not openly address its past or its current reality, and intelligent voices who wish to examine truth are often silenced. In 2003, New Jersey became the first state to deepsix its Poet Laureate position, after author, poet, and playwright Amiri Baraka (pictured) penned lines of inquiry regarding the World Trade Center bombings in “Somebody Blew Up America.” Because there was no legal precedent to remove Baraka from his post, the position was abolished. Last month, I attended a powerful performance of Baraka’s 1964 play “Dutchman,” brought to the Flying Squirrel Community Space by Many Voices and Maplewood Performing Arts Centre, and directed by Darryll D. Rudy, which was followed by an emotionally intense community forum on racism. The play follows the interaction between a white woman, Lula (played by Barbara Edelman Bangs), and a black man, Clay (Reuben Tapp), over the course of one subway train ride, which begins with a bizarre hot-and-cold flirtation and ends in callous murder, with no justice forthcoming. The play will reprise Sunday, December 12, at the MuCCC (142 Atlantic Ave.) at 5 p.m., followed this time by a discussion of the play with Baraka himself in attendance. Starting at 8 p.m. the Baobab Cultural Center (728 University Ave.) will host a reception, reading, and book signing with the noted poet and playwright. Tickets, which include the play and reception, are $20 and available at the door or in advance at muccc.org. On Monday, December 13, the honor of hosting Baraka in Rochester will continue when he teaches a master class on the craft of creative writing 4-6 p.m. in the 1510 Lab Theater in Lyndon B. Johnson Hall at RIT”s National Institute for the Deaf, followed by a 7:30 p.m. performance of “Dutchman” and discussion. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact William Dube at wjduns@rit.edu. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Season.” Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 292-1430, nanmillergallery.com. Ock Hee’s Gallery 2 Lehigh St. Through Dec 31: “Synergy: A Ceramic Collaboration by Richard Aerni and Carolyn Dilcher-Stutz.” Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 6244730, ockhee@frontiernet.net. Oxford Gallery 267 Oxford St. Through Jan 7: Holiday Exhibit. Tue-Fri Noon-5 p.m; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 271-5885, oxfordgallery.com. Penfield Arts Center repARTee Gallery 2131 Five Mile Line Rd. Through Dec 23: “Nature and Nurture: Mothers, Daughters, and Sisters,” group show. Wed-Sat 1-5 p.m. 586-5192, penfieldartscenter.com. Printing & Book Arts Gallery 713 Monroe Ave. Through Dec 31: “Roy Sowers: Detached.” MonFri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 244-1730, geneseearts.org. Record Archive 33 1/3 Rockwood St. Through Dec 31: “Art by
Allie Hartley: Probings into the Forbidden: Products of Deep Dreams, Obscure Secrets and Unnatural Revelation.” Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. alayna@recordarchive.com. Renaissance Art Gallery 74 St. Paul St. Through Jan 28: “Profiles in Glass” with Leon Applebaum and Peter Secrest. Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 423-8235, rochesterrenaissanceartgallery. com. Rochester Contemporary Arts Center 137 East Ave. Through Jan 9: 20th Annual Members Exhibition. Wed-Sun 1-5 p.m., Fri 1-10 p.m. Closed Dec 2426, Dec 31-Jan 1. 461-2222, rochestercontemporary.org. $1. Rochester Medical Museum & Archives Through Dec 17: “Holiday Joy” by Joy Naegler. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 922-1847, viahealth.org/archives. The Shoe Factory Co-op 250 N. Goodman St., Studios 212
& 215. Ongoing: “Boots & Shoes: Variations on a Theme.” Call for hours. studio212@ shoefactoryarts.com, shoefactoryarts.com. strumGallery at Black Dog Studios 120 East Ave. Ongoing: “Legends: British Invasion Guitars.” Appointments only. 729-7625, strumgallery.com Studio 34 Bead & Jewelry Arts Center 34 Elton St. Through Dec 22: Faculty and Student Exhibit and Sale. 737-5858, studio34beads.com. SUNY Brockport Tower Fine Arts Center 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport. Through Dec 12: “Variable Editions and Peripheral Illuminations,” Printmaking and Bookmaking Exhibit. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m. 395ARTS, brockport.edu/finearts. Tango Café Dance Studio 389 Gregory St. Through Jan 15: ”Traveling Fair: A Collection of New Paintings” by John Paul Alexander. By appointment. 2714930, tangocafedance.com. Visual Studies Workshop 31 Prince St. Through Dec 16: “Everything in Time: Maximalist Methodologies by Media Artists.” Thu 5-8 p.m., Fri-Sun noon-5 p.m. 442-8676, vsw.org. Wayne County Council for the Arts 108 W Miller St, Newark. Through Dec 31: “Winter Show and Sale.” Thu-Fri 12-3 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 315-3314593, wayne-arts.com. Williams Gallery 220 S Winton Rd. Through Jan 3: The Main Street Artists Exhbition. MonFri 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 271-9070, rochesterunitarian.org. Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua. Through Jan 28: “Burning Man Notes; Photographs of Laura Jackett.” Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-Sun noon-5 p.m. 394-3500 x7369, gallery34@flcc.edu.
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[ CALL FOR ARTWORK ] Center at High Falls “Thaw” and “In Between 2 Worlds” Exhibitions Call for Artwork. Deadline December 15. Open call for all media with emphasis on the effects of heat and cold for the former show and on African American Culture for the latter show. $15 entry fee for 1-3 submissions. Call or email for details: 325-2030, swinslow@ frontiernet.net. Keep Rochester Beautiful Poster Contest. Deadline December 15. Submit original artwork and a slogan or motto to the City of Rochester and Rochester Public Library Anti-Litter Campaign. Entry forms available at Maplewood Community Library, 1111 Dewey Ave. For more info, call 428-8232.
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Hansel and Gretel may be trading in their sweet teeth for something a little more calorie conscious. Rochester Children’s Theatre and Nazareth College Arts Center have teamed up to produce a modern take on the classic fairy tale with “Sweet House!”, opening this Saturday, December 11. Inspired by Michelle Obama’s current “Let’s Move!” campaign, which targets the country’s current childhood obesity epidemic, RCT producing artistic director Deborah Haber and Emmy-nominated composer Casey Filiaci have co-written an adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm tale of temptation. Their original musical uses comedy to encourage kids and families to make healthy changes and better choices. The musical plays at the Nazareth Arts Center (4245 East Ave) for four performances over two weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, December 11-12 and 18-19, at 2 p.m. each day. Tickets cost $14-$17, and the show is recommended for grades three through six. For more information visit rochesterchildrenstheatre.org or call 385-0510. — BY CAITLIN SHAPIRO
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com. 6-8:30 p.m. $75 includes materials, registration required. [ Thursday, December 9 ] 3rd Annual Women 4 Women Event. Hungerford Building, 1115 East Main Street, Door 5. abwrochester.org. 6-9 p.m. $20 or donation of woman’s bathrobe. Art, music, wine tasting, & silent auctions. All proceeds go to Alternatives for Battered Women. Chili Art Group Holiday Celebration. Chili Senior Center, 3235 Chili Ave. chiliartgroup@ yahoo.com. 7 p.m. Free. Hand Stamped Holiday Cards. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10, registration required. Lecture and Book Signing: Psychedelic. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900, mag. rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Included with gallery admission: $2.50-5. Peter Conners: “White Hand Society: The Psychedelic Partnership of Timothy Leary & Allen Ginsberg.” MAG Highlights Tour. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 2768900, mag.rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Included with gallery admission: $510. Docent-led tour of the collections. The Art of Nude Figure Drawing Class. Embrasse-Moi, 1 N Main St., Pittsford. 383-1170, figuredrawing@ embrasse-moi.com. 7-9 p.m. $10, registration required. [ Friday, December 10 ] “Psychedelic” Exhibition Tour. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900, mag.rochester. edu. 2 p.m. Included with gallery admission: $5-10. Lynching in America. Frederick Douglass Resource Center, 36 King
St. frederickdouglassrc.com. 6-10 p.m. Free. Local sculptor Pepsy Kettavong will unveil and discuss his most recent work. Woodcarving Exhibit. Gallea’s Greenhouse, 2382 Clover St. 5863017. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. [ Saturday, December 11 ] Anderson Alley Second Saturday Open House. Anderson Alley Artists, 250 N Goodman. andersonalleyartists.com. 12-4 p.m. Free. Visitors can shop local and talk with artists in their studios. Creative Workshop Open House. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900, mag.rochester.edu. 1-5 p.m. Free. December Open House and Raku Santa’s Workshop. Canal Works, 1000 Turk Hill Rd., Suite 155. josh. duttinger@gmail.com. 12-3 p.m. Free. Demos, pottery for sale. Handmade Paper Ornaments & Jewelry Workshop. Genesee Center for the Arts & Education, 713 Monroe Ave. 244-9312, geneseearts.org. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $75-85, registration required. Participatory Drawing Mob. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 2768900, mag.rochester.edu. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. [ Sunday, December 12 ] “Psychedelic” Exhibition Tour. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900, mag.rochester. edu. 1 p.m. Included with gallery admission: $5-10. Annual Quilt Trunk Show Series: Priscilla Kibbee. Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. 255-1553, myartcenter. org. 2 p.m. Included in general admission: $6. Hearts and Crafts Winter Market. Java’s Cafe, 16 Gibbs St. barker. lisa@gmail.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free
[ Wednesday, December 15Thursday, December 16 ] School for American Crafts Winter Craft Sale. Rochester Institute of Technology, Student Alumni Union, Lomb Memorial Dr. sac@rit.edu. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission.
Comedy [ Thursday, December 9Saturday, December 11 ] Bob DiBuno. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster. 14580. 6719080, thecomedyclub.us. Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 7:30 & 10 p.m. $9. [ Friday, December 10Saturday, December 11 ] Village Idiots Improv Comedy “Director’s Cut.” Village Idiots Comedy Improv, 274 N Goodman St, VIP Studio D312. vip@improvVIP. com, improvVIP.com. 8 p.m. $8. [ Saturday, December 11 ] Unleashed! Improv. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. unleashedimprov@gmail.com. 7:30 p.m. $8, $7 for JCC members, $5 for students. [ Sunday, December 12 ] LMAO Stand Up at Staybridge. Staybridge Suites, 1000 Genesee St. 613-3401, bonnie. buonomo@ihg.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $19.99, reservations required. [ Monday, December 13 ] Laughin’ Cup Comedy Competition. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com. 8 p.m. Free.
Dance Events [ Thursday, December 9Sunday, December 12 ] Geneseo Dance Ensemble in “Crossing Fixed Points.” SUNY Geneseo-Alice Austin Theater, Brodie Hall. 245-5833, bbo.geneseo.edu. Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $7. [ Friday, December 10 ] Annual Dance Gala. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. hochstein.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Variety of dance styles choreographed by faculty members.
Dance Participation [ Wednesday, December 8Thursday, December 9 ] Dime-a-Dance. Rose L. Strasser Studio, Hartwell Hall, Kenyon St., Brockport. brockport.edu/finearts. 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted. [ Friday, December 10 ] Red Hot Holiday Ball. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. info@ groovejuiceswing.com, groovejuiceswing.com/steven-virginie. 7-11 p.m. Free. Semi-formal holiday themed swing dance. Raffle, free beginner lesson 7-8 p.m.
[ Saturday, December 11 ] Inikori Dance Studio’s Free Adult Open House. Inikori Dance Studio, 1100 University Ave. 271-6840, rocsalsa.com/openhouse.htm, frontdesk@inikoridance.com. 5:308:30 p.m. Free, RSVP. Free dance lessons, light food. [ Tuesday, December 14 ] Stardust Ballroom Dance Series: Nostalgic Reunion. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. cityofrochester.gov/edgerton. 7:30 p.m. $1.50-3.
Festivals [ Saturday, December 11 ] Light Works! Presents Festival of Light. Brighton Town Park Lodge, 777 Westfall Rd. Lightworks@frontier. com, meetup.com/light-works. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Love donation. Meditations, chanting, speakers, music, energy workers. Bring dry goods and toiletries for the homeless and a healthy snack to share.
Kids Events [ Thursday, December 9 ] Drama Club. Parma Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton. 392-8350. 4-5 p.m. Free. All Ages. Evening Family Storytime. Irondequoit Public Library-Pauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 336-6062, aholland@ libraryweb.org. 7 p.m. Free. Teen Nite. Canandaigua YMCA, 32 N. Main St. 394-1381, jgoodemote@ pls-net.org. 6-8 p.m. Free. Rock Band, Super Smash Bros., Apples to Apples and other board games, and food and drinks. [ Friday, December 10 ] “Polar Express” Storytime. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 227-4020, barnesandnoble.com. 7 p.m. Free. Kids’ Kitchen: Christmas Brunch. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 6-8 p.m. $15, registration required. Ages 8-12. Pageant Performance by Nursery to Grade 4 Students. The Harley School, 1981 Clover St. 442-1770, harleyschool.org. 10:30 a.m. Free. [ Saturday, December 11 ] “Sweet House.” Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. 3892170, naz.edu. 2 p.m. $14-17. Breakfast with Santa. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 6635449, topsmarkets.com. 9-11 a.m. $5-8 child, $10 adult, free ages 2 and under, regi. Breakfast with Santa. American Legion, 61 Main St., Scottsville. 889-5920. 9-11 a.m. $6, age 3 and under free. Breakfast with Santa. Blue Heron Hills Golf Club: 1 Country Club Dr., Macedon. 315-986-5888 x31, info@ blueheronhillsgc.com. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $5-7, free under age 2, register. Brunch with Santa. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 6635449, topsmarkets.com. 12-2 p.m. $5-8 child, $10 adult, free ages 2 and under, regi. Create a Critter. Genesee County Park & Forest Nature Center, 11095 Bethany Center Rd., E. Bethany. 344-1122. 10 a.m.noon. $5/adult and one child ($3/ additional child). Pre-registration required. Make great gifts or ornaments using nuts, seeds, twigs, bark.
DANCE | Red Hot Holiday Ball
Baby, it’s cold outside! So get sweaty inside in the Tango Café’s Dance Studio at Groove Juice Swing’s annual Red Hot Holiday Ball this Friday, December 10. Besides the festive holiday swing dancing, gifts and certificates will be raffled off throughout the night, including swing-dance classes, treats from Hedonist Artisan Chocolates, Little Theatre tickets, and CD’s from local musicians. Don’t know how to swing? Come early, because instructors will offer a free one-hour beginner swing dance lesson starting at 7 p.m. — no experience is necessary. And you can show up with or without a dance partner, so no worries if your friends or dance partner left town early for the holidays, The event will take place in the Tango Cafe Dance Studio’s third floor ballroom, 389 Gregory St., from 7 to 11 p.m. Admission is free, as are the snacks and beginner lesson — but bringing a snack to share is a good idea. Maybe bake some snowman cookies? Don’t come dressed like a scrub — semi-formal attire is encouraged. For more, visit groovejuiceswing.com or call 415-3714. — BY CAITLIN SHAPIRO Fall Preschool Program: Gingerbread Baby. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260, liftbridge.com. 11 a.m. $5, register. Ages 3-5. Fireworks with Frosty. Willink Middle School, 900 Publishers Parkway, Webster. websterparksandrecreation.org. 6:30 p.m. $8, register. Food, games, entertainment, fireworks. Live Science! Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. Sat 2, 3 & 4 p.m., Sun 2 & 3 p.m. Free w/ general admission $8-10. Local Children’s Author Holiday Extravaganza. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridge.com. 3:305:30 p.m. Free admission. Authors on hand to sign books. Science Saturday: Forensic Science. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 12-3 p.m. Included with museum admission: $8-10. Springdale Farm’s Christmas Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Springdale Farm, 700 Colby St, Ogden. 349-2090, springdalefarm.org. Seatings at 9, 10 & 11 a.m., & noon. $8, children under 2 free. Family activities, petting zoo, country breakfast. Star Shows: My Planets. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 10 a.m. $7, members free. [ Saturday, December 11Sunday, December 12 ] Winter Wonderland. Strong National Museum of Play, 1
Manhattan Sq. 263-2700, museumofplay.org. Sat-Sun 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., also Sat 11:30 a.m. Included with museum admission: $9-11. Meet “woodland animals” from the Ukrainian tale “The Mitten,” enjoy holiday displays and crafts. [ Sunday, December 12 ] Breakfast with Santa. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361 x249, eastmanhouse.org. 10 a.m. $15-20, registration required. Make-n-Take Gingerbread House. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 10 a.m.-noon. $25 one adult & child pairing working together, register. [ Monday, December 13 ] International Baccalaureate Programme Open House. Wilson Commencement High School, 501 Genesee St. 328-3440 x3290, rcsdk12.org/ WilsonCommencement. 5-7 p.m. Free. For eighth graders. Middle School Game Day. Parma Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton. 392-8350. 3:30 p.m. Free. All Ages. Monday Kicks for Ages 2 to 6: Winter Wonder. Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Sq. 263-2700, museumofplay. org. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Included with museum admission: $9-11. Special performance of Ukrainian folktale “The Mitten.” Teen Advisory Board. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Grades 7-12.
[ Tuesday, December 14 ] Anime & Manga for Teens. Parma Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton. 392-8350. 3:30 p.m. Free. All Ages. Drum ‘n Fun Parent-Child Class with Ticia Gingras. Rhythm Connect, 84 High St., Fairport. rhythmconnect.com. 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. $84, no fee for caregiver. Junior Friends. Gates Public Library, 1605 Buffalo Rd, Gates. 247-6446. 4 p.m. Free. All Ages. Teen Tuesdays Movie Matinee: “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 340-8720, penfieldlibrary.org. 2:45-4:45 p.m. Free. [ Wed., December 15 ] Early Bird Storytime with Mike Miller. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 227-4020, barnesandnoble.com. 9:30 a.m. Free. All ages. Pre-School Storytime w/Martha. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free. All Ages. Preschool Storytime. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Free, registration required. Storytime and Craft w/Mike. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020. 10:30 a.m. Free. All Ages. Stuck in the Middle Book Discussion Group: Gordan Korman’s “No More Dead Dogs.” 5263 Parkside Dr., Canandaigua. 394-1381, jgoodemote@pls-net. org. 6:30 p.m. Free. For teens.
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Lectures [ Wed., December 8 ] Seminar for Understanding Alzeimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s Association Education Center, 3rd floor, Monroe Community Hospital, 435 E. Henrietta Rd. 760-5400, alz.org/rochesterny. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. The Architect’s Vision: Craig Jensen, CJS Architects. Hatch Recital Hall, Eastman School of Music, 60 Gibbs St. 274-1110. 7 p.m. Free. An overview of the Eastman Renovation and Expansion Project by its lead architect. [ Thursday, December 9 ] Alzheimer’s Association Educational Seminar: “Maintain Your Brain.” Rivers Run, 50 Fairwood Dr. 760-5400, alz.org/ rochesterny. 1-3 p.m. Free. Marie Read: Secret Lives of Common Birds: “Enjoying Bird Behavior Through the Seasons.” Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave. rochesterbirding. com. 7:30 p.m. Free. Stage Directions: Conversations with Theatre Professionals. SUNY Brockport-Tower Fine Arts Gallery, 180 Holley St, Brockport. 395ARTS, brockport.edu/finearts. 10 a.m. Free. Amanda Doherty, “Reading a Script Through a Designer’s Eye.” [ Saturday, December 11 ] Marjorie Baker Price: “The Power of Meditation for Stress-Less Holidays.” Bagel Bin Cafe, 2600 Elmwood Ave., Brighton. 461continues on page 29 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 27
Art images drawn on top: on the left side, a hand pours fluid into a tilted bowl, the liquid only pouring out again, a symbol of both waste and the interconnected passage of matter. The rest of the image is taken up by a tumultuous sea scene; powerful twisters connect sky and water, and distant and immediate shipwrecks violently purge water. “Lullaby (After Durer/The Apocalypse)” is a striking and ambitious work by Phyllis McGibbon of Wellesly, Massachusetts, in which the fine lines of Durer’s famous engraving are replicated in a scrambled image. Black twine is meticulously glued to tall, narrow, off-white panels, in which a crush of limbs, flowing garb, wings, books, swords, and scales form a self-contained cloud of chaos. The scene transforms Durer’s ride of the four horsemen into an urgent, faceless battle of uncertain cause or outcome. Seven letterpress poems paired with
Rosemarie T. Bernarardi’s untitled work hangs as part of the “Variable Editions” show at the Tower Fine Arts Center in SUNY Brockport through December 12. PHOTO PROVIDED
Words and pictures “Variable Editions” Through December 12 Tower Fine Arts Center Gallery, 180 Holley St., Brockport 395-2805, brockport.edu/finearts Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. | Free [ REVIEW ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
As we march steadily into the future, armed with iPads and e-readers and all manner of information accessible to us, we tend to increasingly abandon the physical page and the meditative space provided by the slower-paced absorption of a deep dip into text and imagery. But in the visual-art world, there is an increasing combination of the old and the new. SUNY Plattsburgh Professor Debra Fisher, curator of “Variable Editions,” currently at Brockport’s Tower Fine Arts Gallery, gathered several contemporary artists — printmakers and bookmakers of national and international renown — in an exhibition that contrasts their mixedmedia works and installations with Brockport professor emeritus Robert Marx’s traditional works on paper. 28 City december 8-14, 2010
Marx’s work in this show is a grouping of intaglio prints created between 1997 and 2008, including “Remembering Another Time,” a brushy textured and hatch-shaded face, with dark pit-eyes, and a mouth slightly slack, caught in private reverie. Sepia hued with blue lines and specks along either jawline, the effect is akin to water streaming down the sides of the face. Marx’s art usually entails stylized human faces sketched out in eerie light and dark contrast, often involving distorted features and geometric shapes incorporated into the design, paired with titles that refer to his unrest with individual and societal actions. “They Hate Thinking” is a bearded man in a jester-patterned coxcomb cap, with one dark eye and one bright eye. Across his chin is a hint of a wooden beam, from which dangles a subtle, ominous noose. Keene, New Hampshire, artist Rosemarie T. Bernardi’s untitled installation includes five large drawings and three black tables with mirrored tops, each holding glass chemistry vessels and tubes, some clean, some filled with a black substance. The largest image is in a rusty red wash with black and white
intaglio images, as well as an artist’s book entitled “Sojourn,” are the work of Diane Fine of Plattsburg. The simple images are in gray scale or subdued colors, hinting at the sacred philosophies born of meditative solitude and peace. “Japan 5” has a black field with a central white plane, full of subtle marks like woodgrain, paired with an Izumi Shikibu poem: “Watching the moon/at midnight,/solitary, mid-sky,/ I knew myself completely,/ no part left out.” Another simple image of a dim interior looking out to the bright, tree-filled world through a huge window is paired with a Basho piece that speaks of gentle longing: “With dewdrops dripping,/ I wish somehow I could wash/this perishing world.” “Sojourn” is a volume of thick handmade paper, with simple images, salt and pigment washes, and letterpress text. Sparse words full of wonder speak of time, stillness, and steady shift, and of journeying the worlds within. Daniel Kelm of East Hampton, Massachusetts, isn’t limited to the traditional definition of the word “book.” His works leave the viewer meditating on what is revealed and what is arcane, and how, even without text or imagery, information can be conveyed. In four central pedestal cases, as well as the case near the entrance of the gallery, seven mixed-media artist books rest. “Religio Mathematica” is a series of painted paper triangles bound edge to edge and set up to resemble asymmetrical
pyramids resting next to the book’s case: a red box set in a lower box of gnarlyedged English yew wood. This tome has no words, but the colors tell an alchemical story, with each of the four colors representing an element. Unfolding the pages exposes or hides color combinations, “creating the potential for personal and open-ended interpretive narratives,” per the curator’s card. Possible shapes the book can form range from the lotus flower, “with its symbolism of the birth of the world,” to a line of mountain peaks Kelm calls the “three guardians.” Dots of each color within each plane refer to each of the other elements, like yin and yang, or Hindu deities who bear symbols that refer the viewer to the aspects of the others; the whole is found within the specific. Charles Cave of Julian, Pennsylvania, takes up a large corner of the gallery with “The Eight Auspicious Ingredients,” a mixed-media installation with a rising and falling sacred/spacey audio component. The corner is sectioned off by a string of flags — digital collages with images and text ranging from Jesus to Mickey Mouse, insects to maps of the world. Beneath, low benches form a semicircle, the tallest one highest cushioned in the middle, the group over-looking eight roughly constructed bowl forms. The rest of the corner is packed with idols, icons, sculptures, paintings, and altars, an overwhelming and almost obsessive collection of things, with universal and personal symbols and meanings. Also present in the space is “Peripheral Illuminations,” a student exchange of art organized by Diane Fine, one of the artists featured in the exhibit, and curator Debra Fisher. Sixteen student participants, from Brockport and Plattsburgh, paired one or several words with their images. Beautiful and thought provoking, the works highlight bold strength of individuality. That includes Erich Montfort’s humorous advertisement, a print of a blemished horse (with a penis protruding from his brow), transformed into a unicorn. The image comes with an Eckhart Tolle quote about advertising’s purpose: convincing others to buy something they don’t need. “One trick of commercial propaganda,” it reads, “is to make you think you are not what you should be.”
2590, wab.org. 7 p.m. $3/ public, free/members. Book Reading: Writers Retreat Reading: Students. The Honors House, 4340 Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua. 785-1367, facebook.com/honorshouse. 7 p.m. Free. Writing Class: Creative Writing. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020. 7 p.m. Free.
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The holiday season as we know it has some neglected pagan roots. Saturnalia is, in the words of my main squeeze, the kinky Roman holiday that birthed all of this other stuff. The season shifted toward piety ages ago, then took a fairly predictable turn to the commercial realm in modern times, which has only gotten worse as time progresses. Enter playful costumed noise/pop “prop band” duo The Bloody Noes (the brainchild of Ian Downey and Mary Lewandowski), who will explore the seasonal commercialism in their upcoming Santanalia Pageant (ooh, see what they did there?), taking place Friday, December 10, at the MuCCC (142 Atlantic Ave). According to the Bloody Noes, during this blustery month, Santanaliacs celebrate the conception and birth not of a godly babe, but of Santa Claus, who was fathered by a wicked gnome named Economicus. The variety show will tell the story of their “epic battle between greed and generosity,” per their press release, with entertainments including Left of Center Stage Variety Show dancers, Holiday DJ Nuuj, an orchestra of noise musicians, the Roc City Circus, and the Mad Caroler Chorus. Admission is $7 or an edible treat to share. And if you bring a wrapped gift to place under the tree, you can take one away with you that evening. There will be a cash nog and wine bar, and all events will be family friendly, “maybe depending on your family,” says the duo. For more information, email djcardboard@gmail.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Lectures 4475, bagelbin@frontiernet. net. Book signing 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., seminar 12:30-1:30 p.m. $12, register. The Angelic Link Presents Shad Diamond. 100 White Spruce Blvd, Henrietta. 315-482-0207. 10-11:30 a.m. $25, registration required. Access your life purpose to manifest what you want and resolve problems. The series of eight classes includes theory, demonstration, meditation and an optional chant. [ Monday, December 13 ] Alzheimer’s Association Educational Seminar: “Dealing with Denial/Discussing Treatments with Your Doctor.” Alzheimer’s Association Education Center, 3rd floor, Monroe Community Hospital, 435 E. Henrietta Rd. 760-5400, alz.org/rochesterny. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. [ Wed., December 15 ] Alzheimer’s Association Educational Seminar: “Health, Wellness, and You.” St. Ann’s at Cherry Ridge, 900 Cherry Ridge Blvd., Webster. 760-5400, alz. org/rochesterny. 1-2 p.m. Free. Alzheimer’s Association Lecture Series. St John’s Meadows, 1 W. Johnsarbor Dr. 760-5400, alz. org/rochesterny. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free, RSVP. Communication
and approaches for the specific stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Alzheimer’s Association Lecture Series: Communication through the Stages. St. Johns Meadows, 1 Johnsarbor Dr. West. 7605400, alz.org/rochesterny. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free, registration required. Science on the Edge Lecture: “White Noise Syndrome: The Darkest Days for New York Bats.” Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 7:30 p.m. $8-15.
Literary Events [ Wed., December 8 ] Book Group - Women Who Love to Read: “Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home” by Rhoda Janzen. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260, liftbridge.com. 7 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, December 9 ] Book Discussion: A Discussion with “Ghostbread” Author Sonja Livingston. Genesee Community College, 1 College Rd, Batavia. 343-0055 x6228, nimortellaro@genesee.edu. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Book Group: Bertrand Russell Society. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-
[ Friday, December 10 ] Free Speech Fridays. LJ’s Family Restaurant, 360 Thurston Rd. 464-8947. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Book Reading: Student Anthology Publication Party & Readings. Thomas Jefferson High School, 1 Edgerton Park. 473-2590, wab. org. 10 a.m. Free. Writing Class: Word Crafters Writer’s Group. Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd. 4288304. 10 a.m. Free.
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[ Saturday, December 11 ] Book Signing: “According To Us: Four Older Women Tell Their Stories” by Barbara LaMark. Nazareth College-Shults Center, 4245 East Ave. 750-1751, Marjorie@centeringtools.com. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Book Signing: “The Song UnSung” by Monique Ritter. Barnes & Noble @ RIT, 100 Park Point Dr. moniqueritter. com. 4-5 p.m. Free. [ Sunday, December 12 ] Rochester Area Haiku Group. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020. 2 p.m. Book Signing: Local Author Holiday Extravaganza. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridge. com. 2-5 p.m. Free. [ Monday, December 13 ] Book Discussion: “Fourteen Friends’ Guide to Elder Caring.” Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Rd, Greece. 7605470. 3-4 p.m. Free. Caregiver Support Services, a program of the Alzheimer’s Association, will use the book to facilitate discussion. Writing Class: Writers Workshop. Barnes & Noble Webster, 1070 Ridge Rd, Webster. karina.churchill@ yahoo.com, meetup.com/ websterwriters/. 6-8 p.m. None. [ Tuesday, December 14 ] Book Group: Unitarian Universalist Book Club: “The Fourth Hand by” John Irving. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridge.com. 6:30 p.m. Free. Book Reading - Genesee Reading Series: Bob Shea and Joy Underhill. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590, wab. org. 7:30 p.m. $3-6. Poetry Reading: Spoken Word Poetry Slam & Open Mic. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 271-4930. Signups are taken throughout the night. Event starts at 8 p.m. Free. 389 Gregory St. Sign Ups begin at 6:45pm. [ Wed., December 15 ] Book Discussion: “Solar” by Ian McEwan. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 continues on page 30 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 29
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[ Ongoing, Daily ] Manhattan Square Park Open Skate. Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink, Manhattan Square Dr. 428-7541. 12-1:30 p.m.; 3:40-5:10 p.m.; 5:307 p.m.; 7:20-8:50 p.m. $2-12. [ Saturday, December 11 ] GVHC Browncroft Area Christmas Lights Walk. Browncroft Plaza, Main St. at Merchants Rd. Cynthia H. 482-0549, gvhchikes.org. 6:30 p.m. Free. Easy walk. GVHC Ellison Park Rifle Range Trail Hike. Empire Blvd. next to McGregors. Derek 475-0923, gvhchikes.org. 10:30 a.m. Free. Moderate/strenuous 5 mile hike in wetland park. It’s a Wonderful Run 5K. Bridge Street Bridge in Seneca Falls. itsawonderfulrun5k.com. 4:40 p.m. $20, register. Public Hike: Thousand Acre Swamp. Meet at the Don Mack Building, 1587 Jackson Rd. (Next to the Penfield Volunteer Ambulance). 340-8655, penfield.org. 10 a.m.noon. Free, register. [ Sunday, December 12 ] Freezeroo Race No. 1. Boettcher Lodge, Pineway Ponds Park, Spencerport. grtonline.org. 10 a.m. Free. GVHC Ontario Pathways Hike. Bushnell’s Basin Park and Ride. Jonathan W. gvhchikes.org. 8 a.m. $2 carpool. Moderate 8 mile hike, Canandaigua to Stanley. [ Tuesday, December 14 ] Hill/Speed Workouts. Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Ave. 697-3338, fleetfeetrochester.com. 6 p.m. Free.
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[ Wed., December 8 ] Chanukah Goodies, Crafts, and Family Activities. Chanukah Dreidel House, 39 S. Main St., Pittsford. 286-6147, jewishpittsford.com. Various hours. Free. Community Wide Lighting Ceremony at the Downtown Menorah. Washington Square Park, 80 Woodbury Blvd. chabadrochester.com. Wed 5:30 p.m., Thu 4:15 p.m., Fri 3 p.m., Sat 6 p.m., Sun 5:30 p.m., Mon-Wed 4:15 p.m. Free. Henrietta Chamber Chamber’s Mingle Bells Networking Event. Doubletree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Rd., Henrietta. 747-4459, hcc@ henriettachamberofcommerce.org. 5-7 p.m. $15. Highland Park Winter Farmers Market. 249 Highland Ave. highlandparkfarmers@gmail. com. 4-7 p.m. Free. Fresh, local, sustainable and organic produce, meats, honey, jams, jellies and more! Holiday Gathering. Lamberton Conservatory, 180 Reservoir
Ave., Highland Park. 244-2900, dlhampton@frontiernet.net. 5:307:30 p.m. Free. Refreshments, music at the conservatory in its holiday finery. Information Session: Foster Parenting. Ogden Library, 269 Ogden Rd., Spencerport. 334-9096, monroefostercare.org. 7-8 p.m. Free. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester Preview Sessions for Potential Tutors. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, 1600 South Ave. 473-3030, literacyrochester.org. Noon. Free. Rock ‘N’ Roll Movies: “The Girl Can’t Help It.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 2713361, dryden.eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $5-7. Social Media Conference with Jeff Jarvis. Rochester Institute of Technology-Ingle Auditorium, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. rit.edu/smacs. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Tour of the New Eastman East Wing. Eastman Theatre Oval Lobby, 60 Gibbs St. 274-1110. 6:30-7 p.m. Free. Travelogue: Morocco. The Legacy at Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000 x106. 2 p.m. Free. Twelve Beers of Christmas Tasting. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ Wednesday, December 8WEDNESday, December 15 ] Lamberton Conservatory Annual Holiday Poinsettia Show. Lamberton Conservatory, 180 Reservoir Ave., Highland Park. 753-7270, monroecounty.gov/parks. Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday until 9 p.m., closed Christmas Day. $2-3, children 5 and under free. [ Wednesday, December 8Friday, December 10 ] Holiday Tea. Hurd Orchards, Rte 104 W & Monroe-Orleans County Line Rd, Holley. 638-8838, hurdorchards.com. Mon-Fri 12:30 p.m., also Thu 4 p.m. $29.75 plus tax, register. Old-fashioned tea and treats in the herb cottage. [ Thursday, December 9 ] “Just the Facts Day: AIDS Information Sesssion.” Rochester Institute of Technology, Student Union, Lomb Memorial Dr. Nadine Hylton 4756355. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. August Group Career Fair. Monroe Community College R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 East Henrietta Rd. augustgroup.org/careerfair. 2-5 p.m. Free. Holiday Homecoming. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 2713361, eastmanhouse.org. 5-8 p.m. Included with regular admission: $510. Decorations, crafts, refreshments, family activities. Information Session on Rochester Schools Modernization Program. Thomas Jefferson High School, 1 Edgerton Park. 262-8751, rcsdk12. org/rsmp. 6 p.m. Free. Penfield Theater Project Reading: “Rochester Theater Memories.” Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 377-8911. 7-9 p.m. Free. Share your favorite memories from Rochester Theater Productions. Publication Party for Veterans’ Writing Workshop Anthology. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590 x 107. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Rock ‘N’ Roll Movies: “Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why is Everybody Talkin’ About Him?)”. Dryden Theater, George Eastman House,
900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $5-7. [ Friday, December 10 ] Bloody Noes Third Annual “Santanalia” Pageant. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. djcardboard@ gmail.com. 8-11 p.m. $7 suggested donation and edible treat to share. Celebrate the conception and birth of Santa Claus. Entertainment and treats. Celebrate the Season. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070.wcc.com. 7-10 p.m. $25. Featuring New York wine, beer and food. Meet chefs, local brewers and winemakers while enjoying live music. Film Event: “Robin Lehman in Person, Screening “Hotspot,” “See,” and “Forever Young.” George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $5-7. Film: “The Devil Came on Horseback.” Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. 563-2145, thebaobab.org. 7 p.m. Free, RSVP. Send Holiday Cards to Troops Overseas Party. St. Ann’s at Cherry Ridge, 900 Cherry Ridge Blvd., Webster. 697-6701. 2-4 p.m. Free, RSVP. Food, jazz, create cards for soldiers. Wine Tastings. Wine Sense, 749 Park Ave. 271-0590. 5-7 p.m. Free. “Community in Conversation: Are Immigrant Rights Human Rights?” Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N Fitzhugh St. interconnect_mott@ frontiernet.net. 5:30 p.m. potluck dinner, 6:45 p.m. event. [ Saturday, December 11 ] ‘70s Laser Show. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 9:30 p.m. $910. No children under 5. Christmas Extravaganza 2010. SUNY Brockport-Athletics, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport. susan. walter@cccbrockport.org, 6373979, cccbrockport.org. 7 p.m. Free, tickets required. With football legend Jim Kelly and wife Jill speaking on how their son’s death impacted their faith and family. Edwardian Christmas Tea Event. Dallywater’s Tea Room and Art Gallery, 120 N. Main St., Naples. 374-2842, dallywaters.com. 2 p.m. $38 plus tax, reservations required. Ages 12+, vegetarian options available. Film Screening: “North by Northwest.” George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $5-7. Finger Lakes Cheese Trail Holiday Tour. Finger Lakes Region, various spots. artisanfoods@rochester.rr.com. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Free Mammogram for Uninsured Women. Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, Sawgrass Dr. 442-2190. Call for an appointment. Free. For women ages 40+. Holiday Cookie and Goodies Sale. Trinity Reformed Church, 909 Landing Rd N, cwarn18@rochester. rr.com. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Holiday Pet Photos with Santa. Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd, Fairport. 223-1330, lollypop.org. 12/5 9 a.m.4 p.m., 12/11 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $25, registration required. Howl in the Holidays. A Dog’s Dream Spa, 3300 Monroe Ave. Stephanie Mills 267-7865. 1-3 p.m. Free. Leave your furry friends at home for this
benefit for the Verona Street Animal Shelter wish list. Legacy at Clover Blossom Craft Show. The Legacy at Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000 x106. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Donation of non-perishable food items. Santa, cocoa, crafts. Magnificat Rochester: Inspirational Speaker Suzanne Stack. RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W Henrietta Rd. MagnificatRochester.org. 9:30 a.m.-noon. $10-18, register. Saturday Evening Telescope Viewing. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. Dark until 10 p.m. Free. Weather permitting; call ahead. Seneca Falls “It’s a Wonderful Life” Holiday Train. 90 S. Park St., Seneca Falls. fingerlakesscenicrailway.com. 10 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m. $12. Star Shows: Night of the Eclipse. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 1 p.m. $8-10. Tastings with Margaret at the Market: Winter Squash. Public Market, 280 N Union St. 4286907, pmarket@cityofrochester. gov. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. The BIG Event. Downtown Canandaigua. Downtowncanandaigua.com. All day. Free admission. Pancake eating contest, music, wine tastings, giveaways, more. U2 Laser. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 9:30 p.m. $9-10. Ages 5+. [ Saturday, December 11Sunday, December 12 ] North Pole Express Trains. Arcade & Attica Railroad, 278 Main St, Arcade. 492-3100, arcadeandatticarr.com. 12 & 2:30 p.m. $14. Tour of the New Eastman East Wing. Eastman Theatre Oval Lobby, 60 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu/ evolution. Fri 6:30-7 p.m., Sat 11:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Train Rides with Santa. Medina Railroad Museum, 530 West Ave, Medina. railroadmuseum.net. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $13-20, includes museum admission. [ Sunday, December 12 ] Awaken to Oneness. Christ Church Unity, 55 Prince St. 2615392, onenessuniversity.org. 5-6 p.m. $10 suggest donation, all welcome regardless. Henrietta Historical Society: “The Influence of Toys” with Pat Hogan. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 2 p.m. Free. Holiday Laser Show 2010. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 3 p.m. $4-10. Holidays at The Market. Public Market, 280 N Union St. 428-6907, cityofrochester.gov/ publicmarket. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Sleigh rides, Santa, shopping for gifts and produce. Holidays at the Vineyards Featuring Italian Holiday with Mrs. C. Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd, Fairport. Call (585) 223-4210 or visit www.casalarga.com. 1p.m. - 4p.m. Free. Pizzelles and panattone paired with mulled wine and holiday music. Long Season Winter Farmers’ Market. Brookside Community Center, 220 Idlewood Rd. info@ brightonfarmersmarket.org. 1-4 p.m. Free admission. Traveling Caberet: Holiday of Song, Dance, & Comedy. Penfield Public
Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 340-8720, penfieldlibrary.org. 2:30-4 p.m. Free, registration required. For adults. [ Monday, December 13 ] First Time Home Buyer Seminar with Chris Koch. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 340-8720, penfieldlibrary.org. 7-8:30 p.m. Free, registration required. Green Party of Monroe County Committee Elections. Calvary St. Andrews Church, 95 Averill Ave. 315-7687, greenpmc34@yahoo. com. 7-9 p.m. Free. Holistic Moms: Adrenal Fatigue. Christ Episcopal Church, 36 S. Main St., Pittsford. holisticmomsroc@gmail.com, holisticmoms.org. 6:30 p.m. Free. Information Session on Rochester Schools Modernization Program. Roberto Clemente School #8, 1180 St. Paul St. 262-8751, rcsdk12.org/rsmp. 6 p.m. Free. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester Preview Sessions for Potential Tutors. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, 1600 South Ave. 473-3030, literacyrochester.org. 6 p.m. Free. Oneness Blessings. Urban Essentialz, 664 University Ave. 703-2060, urbanessentialz. com. 7-8 p.m. Love offerings appreciated, all welcome regardless. [ Monday, December 13Friday, December 17 ] Holiday Tea. Hurd Orchards, Rt 104 W & Monroe-Orleans County Line Rd, Holley. 638-8838, hurdorchards.com. Mon-Fri 12:30 p.m., also Thu 4 p.m. $29.75 plus tax, register. Oldfashioned tea and treats in the herb cottage. [ Tuesday, December 14 ] Tuesday @ the Movies: “Auntie Mame.” Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 7845300, brightonlibrary.org. 6:30 p.m. Free. Snacks are welcome. [ Wed., December 15 ] Book Launch: “The Light Within.” St. Mary’s Church, 15 St. Mary’s Place. 232-7140. 8 a.m. Freem, register. Guided tour and light breakfast. Business After-Hours Holiday Jam. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St. 232-7200, rrcc.com. 5-7 p.m. $50, $10 Rochester Business Alliance members. Highland Park Winter Farmers Market. 249 Highland Ave. highlandparkfarmers@gmail. com. 4-7 p.m. Free. Fresh, local, sustainable and organic produce, meats, honey, jams, jellies and more! Penfield Bicentennial Finale. Penfield Town Hall, 3100 Atlantic Ave., Penfield. penfield.org. 6:307:20 p.m. Free.
Sports [ Wed., December 8 ] Rochester Amerks vs. Hamilton Bulldogs. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 454-5335, amerks.com. 7:05 p.m. $14-22. [ Friday, December 10 ] Rochester Amerks vs. Hamilton Bulldogs. Blue Cross Arena,
100 Exchange Blvd. 454-5335, amerks.com. 7:35 p.m. $14-22.
com. 1:30-4:30 p.m. $15-25 plus $8 supply fee.
[ Sunday, December 12 ] Rochester Amerks vs. Binghamton Senators. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 454-5335, amerks.com. 5:05 p.m. $14-22.
[ Sunday, December 12 ] Class: Coffee Explorer. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 3947070.wcc.com. 12-2 p.m. $30, registration required. Memory Wire Bracelets. Wayne County Council for the Arts, 108 W Miller St., Newark. 315-3314593, wayne-arts.com. 2-4 p.m. $25-35 plus $15 supply fee. Philosophy and Spirituality. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rt 31, Macedon. 474-4116, books_etc@yahoo.com. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Raw Food Prep Class: Holiday Desserts. Tree of Health @ A Healing Sanctuary, 1722 Mt. Hope Ave. Karen Holmes, 4423998, karen@massagetherapy. com. 4-7 p.m. $55, $75 after 12-1, registration required. Traditional Arts and Crafts Workshops: Beaded Earrings. Ganondagan State Historical Site, 1488 State Rt 444, Victor. friends@frontiernet. net, 742-1690, ganondagan. org/workshops/CornHuskDoll. htm. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $25-30, registration required.
[ Tuesday, December 14 ] Rochester Amerks vs. Abbotsford Heat. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 454-5335, amerks.com. 7:05 p.m. $14-22.
Workshops [ Wed., December 8 ] Adult Demonstration Class: Festive Holiday Dinner Menu. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets. com. 7-9 p.m. $25 class only, $35 with wine sampling, register. Improv Workshop. Village Idiots Comedy Improv, 274 N Goodman St, VIP Studio D312. vip@ improvVIP.com, improvVIP.com. 6:30 p.m. $15. Italian Holiday Specialties: Savory, with Chef Jeff. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 3947070.wcc.com. 6-8:30 p.m. $60, registration required. [ Thursday, December 9 ] Adult Demonstration Class: Quick and Healthy Holiday Party. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets. com. 7-9 p.m. $20, registration required. Market America. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rt 31, Macedon. 4744116, books_etc@yahoo.com. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Compare prices and save money on everything you buy on a daily basis. Meditation: The Journey to the Heart. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 7 p.m. Free, registration required. Save Energy, Save Dollars. Cornell Cooperative ExtensionCanandaigua, 480 N Main St, Canandaigua. 394-3977 x409 or 425. 9-11 a.m. Free, registration required. [ Friday, December 10 ] Adult Daytime Classes: Company for Lunch. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $15, registration required. [ Saturday, December 11 ] Backyard Vineyard 3: Harvest, Crush, Fermentation and Press. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070.wcc.com. 9 a.m.noon. $45, register. Holiday Wine & Cheese Pairing. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070.wcc.com. 3-4 p.m. $20, register. Holiday Wine & Food Pairing. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070.wcc.com. 12:30-1:30 p.m. $25, registration required. Improv Workshop. Village Idiots Comedy Improv, 274 N Goodman St, VIP Studio D312. vip@ improvVIP.com, improvVIP.com. 2 p.m. $15. Pop-Up Holiday Greeting Cards. Wayne County Council for the Arts, 108 W Miller St., Newark. 315-331-4593, wayne-arts.
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[ Monday, December 13 ] Adult Demonstration Class: It’s All About Fudge. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 6635449, topsmarkets.com. 7-9 p.m. $20, registration required. [ Tuesday, December 14 ] Adult Demonstration Class: Holiday Eating. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 7-9 p.m. $20, registration required. One Pan, One Dish. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 3947070.wcc.com. 6-8:30 p.m. $50, registration required. Rug Hooking. All Things Art, 65 S Main St., Canandaigua. 3960087. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $2. [ Wed., December 15 ] Diabetes Wake-Up Call. Diabetes HealthSource, 2400 S. Clinton Ave., Building H, Suite 135. 341-7066. 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10, registration required. Hands-On Knife Skills. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets. com. 7-9 p.m. $25 class only, $35 with wine sampling, register. Improv Workshop. Village Idiots Comedy Improv, 274 N Goodman St, VIP Studio D312. vip@ improvVIP.com, improvVIP.com. 6:30 p.m. $15. Italian Holiday Specialties: Savory, with Chef Jeff. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 3947070.wcc.com. 6-8:30 p.m. $60, registration required. Penmanship and Calligraphy Club. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020. 7 p.m. Free.
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Brockport Strand 637-3310 89 Main St, Brockport CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 7, 9:15; also SatSun 1:15, 4; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 7:15; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:15; TANGLED: 7, 9; also Sat-Sun 1, 3, 5.
Canandaigua Theatres 396-0110 Wal-Mart Plaza, Canandaigua BURLESQUE: 7:10, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1:30; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 7, 9:15; also FriSun 4; also Sat-Sun 1:15; DUE DATE: 7:15, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 5:10; also Sat-Sun 1, 3:05; FASTER: 715, 9:15; also FriSun 5:15; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 3:15; ; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 7:15, 9; also Fri-Sun 4:15; also Sat-Sun 1:15; LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS: 7, 9:15; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1:15; MEGAMIND: Sat-Sun 1, 3; RED: 7, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 5; TANGLED (3D): 7, 9; also Fri-Sun 5; also Sat-Sun 1, 3; TOURIST: 7:10, 5:10; also FriSun 5:10; also Sat-Sun 1:10, 3:10; UNSTOPPABLE: 7; also Fri-Sun 5; also Sat-Sun 1, 3.
Cinema Theater 271-1785 957 S. Clinton St. CONVICTION: 7; MORNING GLORY: 8:50; SOCIAL NETWORK: Fri-Sun 4:15.
Culver Ridge 16 544-1140 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit BURLESQUE: 1:05, 3:50, 6:45, 9:35; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 1, 1:30, 4, 4:30, 7:05, 7:35, 9:45, 10:05; also in 3D 2:05, 5, 8, 10:35; DUE DATE: 1:25, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40; FASTER: 1:15, 4:15, 7:40, 10; FOR COLORED GIRLS: 6:50, 9:50; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY continues on page 34
Fratricide and falsehood [ REVIEW ] by George Grella
Although a private individual who avoided self promotion, Pat Tillman led a most public life as a college football star, an outstanding “The Tillman Story” NFL defensive back, and of course, a soldier (R), directed by Amir Bar-Lev publicly acclaimed an American hero. An Now playing enormous amount of archival material — family photographs, videotapes, clips from television In war, Aeschylus wrote, truth is the first newscasts, and so on — enable the film’s director, casualty; more than 2000 years later, “The Amir Bar-Lev, to show his life in great detail. He Tillman Story” illustrates the tragic accuracy also scatters a number of interviews with family, of his perception. A documentary about the friends, and fellow soldiers throughout the film, brief life of former professional football player keeping the narrative constantly in motion, and Pat Tillman, killed in obscure circumstances providing commentary on the visual evidence. in Afghanistan in 2004, the movie exposes a Inspired by the 2001 attack on the World shameful history of falsehood and dishonor Trade Center, Tillman gave up a lucrative in the highest levels of the military and — contract with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in surprise, surprise — the Bush administration. the Army with his brother Kevin, an act that provoked considerable publicity. Disillusioned by his service in Iraq, Tillman understood the folly and evil of that invasion and clearly grew to hate the Army (he even stipulated that if he were killed in action, he did not want a military funeral). Although offered the Pat Tillman and his brother Kevin in a still from the documentary “The Tillman
chance to leave the Army early and return to his athletic career — no doubt as a publicity stunt for the administration — despite his attitude, he intended to honor his commitment and serve the whole term of his enlistment. The movie shows an accumulation of tragic irony that fiction rarely dares, including the fact that his unit served in the bogus rescue of Jessica Lynch, another manufactured incident to titillate a servile press and manipulate the emotions of a gullible public. Worse, the military immediately turned Tillman’s death into a story of extraordinary heroism, which the media reported breathlessly, describing him leading a charge up a hill to engage a large enemy force; the Army awarded him a posthumous Silver Star, and a host of politicians and generals attended his memorial service, televised on all the major networks. (Refreshingly, his young brother Richard hoisted a beer at the podium and laced his eulogy with obscenities, refuting the pious platitudes of John McCain.) When information leaked out that Tillman’s death was a case of what the military poetically calls “fratricide,” another term appropriate to tragedy, his family, especially his remarkable mother Dannie, devoted themselves to unearthing the truth of his death. From the top brass down, the Army created the fiction of Tillman’s heroism, then continued a series of extraordinary lies, evasions, and cover-ups, stonewalling the family, the press, even the Congress at every turn. When
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DECEMBER 12-16
127 Hours
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Fair Game
Welcome to the Riley's
The Tillman Story
Tiny Furniture
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Delusions of inadequacy “Tiny Furniture” (R), written and directed by Lena Dunham Opens Friday
“Who is Harry Nilsson…” (NR), directed by John Scheinfeld Screens Thursday at the Dryden
the Tillmans testified at a Congressional hearing, a squad of generals, accompanied by Donald Rumsfeld, developed a case of collective amnesia, letting themselves off the hook and torpedoing the career of their chosen fall guy. From beginning to end, the movie shows the systematic falsehoods of a government and a military intent exploiting the death of an outstanding young man to generate support for what Pat Tillman saw as an unjustified and immoral attack on another country. It reveals the media’s easy and unquestioning acceptance of any fiction that the government provides, confirming their absolute abdication of a historic duty to find and publish the truth. Like the recent “Fair Game” and Michael Moore’s works, “The Tillman Story” demonstrates that documentary film now confronts the stories that the mainstream media refuse to tell. As with Moore’s movies, the material in “The Tillman Story” exists in all sorts of public records, but no newspaper, magazine, radio or television news program bothers to examine it; accepting press releases from official sources, after all, requires very little labor and guarantees any number of dinner invitations. With great skill and considerable passion, the movie tells a powerful story of a very special young man and an exceptional family. It also reveals the corruption and duplicity of the United States Army and the Bush administration, both fully willing to produce any number of lies to support its crimes. “The Tillman Story,” quite simply, is one of the necessary films of this year.
Hollywood movies do not love us back. In fact, our relationship is really quite unhealthy. They typically offer up fairy tales about beautiful people overcoming their wacky obstacles in just under two hours, but what we’re ultimately rewarded with are nagging delusions of inadequacy. In real life there are no mysterious benefactors, no car chases, and few, if any, makeover montages. So while a proper storyteller understands that fiction doesn’t automatically equate to fantasy, and a wise one recognizes that within our mortal imperfections lie some important truths, it’s the gutsy one who won’t shrink from reflecting our universal ugliness, especially when she uses herself as the mirror. So meet Lena Dunham, the 24-yearold writer, director, and star of “Tiny
Lena Dunham and Jemima Kirke in “Tiny Furniture.” PHOTO COURTESY IFC FILMS
Furniture,” a wickedly confident comingof-age film about a recent college grad who returns home to figure out her next move. Dunham plays Aura, who announces to her seemingly indifferent mother Siri (Laurie Simmons, Dunham’s mom) and hostile younger sister Nadine (Dunham’s little sister Grace) that she’s in a “postgraduate delirium,” then spends the rest of the movie not letting anyone around her forget it. Aura is one of the most threedimensional representations of an actual human being that you’re likely to come across in cinema; she’s whiny, self-serving, and not above lying her way out of an uncomfortable situation. If this doesn’t sound like someone you might know, then congratulations on being perfect. “Tiny Furniture” — the movie takes its title from the wee props both Simmons and her on-screen alter ego use for their photo art — unfolds as Aura flounders around Manhattan looking for purpose and direction. Like too many women, though, the newly single Aura assumes a man might be the way to go. First Aura befriends Jed (indie requirement Alex Karpovsky), a pompous mooch from Chicago coasting on a YouTube hit, then she sets her sights on Keith (David Call), a sous chef with an appetite for pills and infidelity. And she reconnects with childhood friend Charlotte (scenestealer and non-professional pal Jemima Kirke), a surprisingly needy hedonist who is similarly adrift. And in that squirmy Bujalski/Duplass way, the conflict is not a full-scale one, instead made up of minor skirmishes between Aura and anyone who tries to call her out on her manipulative, thoughtless behavior. Compared to a film like last year’s romantic comedy “Post Grad,” which told the same story in a much glossier (read: bullshit) fashion, “Tiny Furniture” feels like a minor miracle, maybe because everyone is so warts-and-all familiar. Plenty is being made of Dunham’s willingness to
literally bare herself despite her soft, pearshaped body, another artistic decision that adds to the candid vibe. Some think it’s a higher form of narcissism, while others call it creative bravery. Count me in with the latter group; it’s strangely thrilling to see a woman triumph not through conventional attractiveness, but by embracing that imperfect beauty we all try so hard to hide. By this point in pop-culture time it’s a
cliché, but it’s nonetheless tragic when rock stars become prisoners of their own success, that inevitable fall after the rise and, with any luck, before the redemption. Many films have told that story — “Ray” and “Walk the Line” immediately spring to mind — and though he may not by famous enough to warrant a mainstream biopic, the late Harry Nilsson is still a compelling enough subject to make John Scheinfeld’s documentary “Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin’ About Him?)” a bittersweet treat. Actually, the fact that most people haven’t yet heard Nilsson’s tale might work in the film’s favor, since it doesn’t feel as though we’re covering well-trampled ground. Scheinfeld assembles a trove of images and video from the career of Nilsson, who was raised in Brooklyn but made a name for himself as a young songwriter in mid-60’s California before music executives discovered his ethereal multioctave voice, showcased in Nilsson hits like “Without You” or the Grammy-winning “Everybody’s Talkin’” from “Midnight Cowboy.” And though it could stand to be a bit leaner, “Who is Harry Nilsson” also features reminiscences by a veritable Who’s Who of the music business, such as Brian Wilson, Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman, and Yoko Ono. Many of them flash back to Nilsson’s legendary drugand-booze-fueled escapades, a lifestyle that contributed to his too-soon demise. But the music, as they say, lives on. Photo courtesy Photofest
[ REVIEW ] BY DAYNA PAPALEO
NORTH BY NORTHWEST Saturday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m.
Cary Grant is Roger Thornhill, an ad exec sucked into an intrigue of mistaken identity. The ensuing pursuit plays out across the American landscape, concluding with a showdown at Mount Rushmore. James Mason and Eva-Marie Saint (a prototypical Hitchcock blonde) co-star. (Alfred Hitchcock, US 1959, 136 min.)
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Led Zeppelin’s indelible live performance and bizarre offstage antics are captured in a three-show run at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The film pivots on a series of out-of-context dream sequences in which each band member acts out a personal fantasy — one featuring Robert Plant as a medieval knight — which help illuminate the documentary footage collected elsewhere. (Peter Clifton & Joe Massott, US 1976, 136 min.)
Rock ’n’ Roll
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HALLOWS: 12:50, 1:55, 4:05, 5:10, 7:55, 9:20; LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS: 1:40, 4:50, 7:25, 10:10; MEGAMIND: 1:35, 4:35; NEXT THREE DAYS: 12:55, 4:25, 7:30, 10:25; TANGLED: 1:10, 3:55, 6:40, 9:25; also in 3D 1:50, 4:55, 7:15, 9:55; TOURIST: 1:20, 4:20, 6:55, 9:30; UNSTOPPABLE: 2, 4:45, 7:45, 10:15; WARRIOR’S WAY: 1:45, 4:40, 7:50, 10:20.
Dryden Theatre 271-3361 900 East Ave *NOTE: Film times for 12/812/15* THE GIRL CAN’T HELP IT: Wed 12/8 8; WHO IS HARRY NILSSON (AND WHY IS EVERBODY TALKIN’ ABOUT HIM?): Thu 8; HOTSPOT/SEE/ FOREVER YOUNG: Fri 8; NORTH BY NORTHWEST: Sat 8; THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME: Sun 7; RUDE BOY: Tue 8; GET CRAZY: Wed 12/15 8.
Eastview 13 425-0420 Eastview Mall, Victor BURLESQUE: 1:10, 4:10, 7:35, 10:25; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:05; also in 3D 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9:35, 10:35; DUE DATE: 7:20, 9:55; HARRY POTTER: DEALTHY HALLOWS: 1:20, 2:10, 4:20, 5:15, 7:55, 9:15; LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS: 1:25, 4:25, 7:05, 9:50; MEGAMIND (3D): 1:35, 4:35; MET OPERA: DON CARLO: Sat 12:30; MORNING GLORY: 9:40; TANGLED: 1:05, 4:05, 7:10; also in 3D 1:55, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10; TOURIST: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45; UNSTOPPABLE: 2:05, 4:50, 7:25, 10; WARRIOR’S WAY: 1:50, 4:55, 7:50, 10:20.
Geneseo Theatres 243-2691 Geneseo Square Mall BURLESQUE: 7:10; also Sat-Sun 1, 5; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 7, 9:15; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4; DUE DATE: 7:15, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 1, 3:05, 5:10; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 7:15; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:15; TANGLED (3D): 7, 9; also Sat-Sun 1, 3, 5; TOURIST: 7:10, 9:10; also Sat-Sun 1:10, 3:10, 5:10; UNSTOPPABLE: 9:20; also SatSun 3:10.
Greece Ridge 12 225-5810 176 Greece Ridge Center Dr. BURLESQUE: 1:25, 4:35, 7:20, 10:10; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 1:45, 4:45, 7:35, 10:25; also in 3D 12:45, 1:15, 3:40, 4:15, 6:35, 7:05, 9:15, 9:45; DUE DATE: 2:15, 5:10, 7:50, 10:20; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 1:30, 4:40, 6:50, 8, 10; LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS: 12:55, 4, 7:25, 10:10; TANGLED: 2, 4:25; also in 3D 1:05, 3:50, 7, 9:25; TOURIST: 2:10, 4:55, 7:45, 34 City december 8-14, 2010
10:15; UNSTOPPABLE: 1:50, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55; WARRIOR’S WAY: 1:40, 4:05, 7:10, 9:35.
Henrietta 18 424-3090 525 Marketplace Dr. BURLESQUE: 1:40, 4:25, 7:30, 9:15, 10:15; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 12:15, 1:25, 3, 4, 5:40, 6:40, 8:20, 9:20; also Fri-Sat 11; also in 3D 11:45 a.m., 12:45, 1:45, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:10, 6:10, 7:10, 7:50, 9:50, 10:30; also Fri-Sat in 3D midnight; DUE DATE: 4:55, 7:15, 9:45; also Fri-Sat 11:55; FAIR GAME: 1:30, 4:20, 6:55, 9:25; FASTER: 12:20, 2:50, 5:15, 7:55, 10:20; HARRY POTTER DEALTHY HALLOWS: 12, 1, 3:15, 4:15, 6:25, 7:25, 9:35, 10:35; LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS: 1:20, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55; MEGAMIND: 12:10, 2:35; MET OPERA: DON CARLO: Sat 12:30; TANGLED: 1:25, 3:45, 6:20, 9:10; also Fri-Sat 11:30; also in 3D 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 10:10; TOURIST: 11:55 a.m., 1:05, 2:25, 3:50, 5, 6:50, 7:40, 9:30, 10:40; also Fri-Sat 11:45; UNSTOPPABLE: 1:35, 3:55, 6:45, 9:40; also Fri-Sat 11:50; WARRIOR’S WAY: 12:25, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:25.
The Little 258-0400 240 East Ave. 127 HOURS: 7:10, 9:30; also Sat-Sun 1:10, 4:10; FAIR GAME: 6:40, 9:10; also Sat-Sun 12:40, 3:40; GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET’S NEST: 6:30; also Sat-Sun 1; TILLMAN STORY: 7, 9; also Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:50; TINY FURNITURE: 6:50, 8:55; also Sat-Sun 12:50, 3:30; WELCOME TO THE RILEY’S: 9:20; also Sat-Sun 4.
Movies 10 292-5840 2613 W. Henrietta Rd. ALPHA & OMEGA: 2, 7; BURIED: 7:35, 10; DESPICABLE ME: 2:10, 4:25, 7:05, 9:25; also Sat-Mon 11:50 a.m.; EASY A: 2:30, 4:45, 7:20, 10:05; also Sat-Mon 11:55 a.m.; INCEPTION: 4:20, 7:45; also Sat-Mon 12:25; JACK GOES BOATING: 4:55, 9:50; also Sat-Mon 12:10; LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS: OWLS: 2:05, 4:35, 6:55, 9:20; also Sat-Mon 11:35 a.m.; also in 3D 2:35, 5:05; also in 3D Sat-Mon 12:05; OTHER GUYS: 4:40; 9:40; also Sat-Mon 11:45 a.m.; SKYLINE: 2:20, 4:50, 7:25, 9:45; also Sat-Mon 12; TOWN: 4:05, 6:50, 9:35; also Sat-Mon 12:35; TOY STORY 3: 4:30, 9:15; also Sat-Mon 11:30 a.m.; YOU AGAIN: 2:15, 7:15; YOU WILL MEET A TAKK DARK STRANGER: 2:25, 7:30.
Pittsford Cinema 383-1310 3349 Monroe Ave. 127 HOURS: 1:05, 3:15, 5:25, 7:40; also Fri-Sat 9:55;
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Tinseltown USA / IMAX 247-2180 2291 Buffalo Rd. BURLESQUE: 1:25, 4:15, 7:10, 9:55; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 12:05, 12:40, 1:50, 3, 3:35, 4:45, 5:45, 6:30, 7:40, 8:50, 9:25, 10:20; also in 3D: 11:30 a.m., 1:15, 2:25, 4:10, 5:20, 7:05, 8:15, 10; DUE DATE: 9:30; FASTER: 12:15, 2:45, 5:10, 7:50, 10:15; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY GALLOWS: 11:50 a.m., 1, 4:20, 6:20, 8; also IMAX 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:10; JACKASS (3D): 9:45; LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS: 1:30, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55; MEGAMIND (3D): 12, 2:30, 4:50, 7:20; MET OPERA: DON CARLO: Sat 12:30; NEXT THREE DAYS: 3:15, 9:40; TANGLED: 1:10, 3:45, 6:45; also in 3D 12, 2:30, 4:55, 7:25, 9:50; TOURIST: 11:45 a.m., 2:20, 5, 7:30, 10:10; UNSTOPPABLE: 12:30, 2:55, 5:25, 7:45, 10:15; WARRIOR’S WAY: 11:55 a.m., 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05.
Webster 12 888-262-4386 2190 Empire Blvd. BURLESQUE: 1:10, 4:15, 7:10; also Fri-Sat 9:45; also Sat-Sun 10:15 a.m.; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 12:45, 3:30, 6:30; also Fri-Sat 9:15; 10:30; also in 3D 1:45, 4:30, 7:30; also in 3D Sat-Sun 11 a.m.; also Sensory Friendly Sat 10 a.m.; DUE DATE: 5:15; also Fri-Sat 11; also Sat 10:30 a.m.; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 1, 2, 4:05, 7, 8; also Fri-Sat 10:10; also Sat-Sun 10:05 a.m.; LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS: 12:30, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15; also Fri-Sat 10:50; MEGAMIND: 1:30, 3:45, 5:55, 8:30; also Fri-Sat 10:40; also Sat 10:45 a.m.; RED: 1:20, 4:20, 7:20; also Fri-Sat 9:50; also SatSun 10:30 a.m.; TANGLED: 12:15, 2:15, 3, 4:40, 5:30, 7:05, 7:50; also Fri-Sat 9:30, 10:30; also Sat-Sun 11:15 a.m.; TOURIST: 2:30, 4:50, 7:15; also Fri-Sat 9:40; also Sat-Sun 11:45 a.m.; UNSTOPPABLE: 12, 2:45, 5, 7:40; also Fri-Sat 10:20.
Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER (PG): The third installment in C.S. Lewis’s famous series of fantasy novels narrows its focus to the younger Pevensie siblings, who return to Narnia and meet up with Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes) for a sea adventure. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster FOREVER YOUNG (1981): Rochester-based filmmaker Robin Lehman will be on hand to present an evening of his short films, the centerpiece taking a look at senior citizens whose philosophies and activities keep them youthful. Dryden (Fri, Dec 10, 8 p.m.) THE GIRL CAN’T HELP IT (1956): Jayne Mansfield co-stars with her pneumatic boobs in Frank Tashlin’s fun rock flick about a low-key girl whose thuggy boyfriend (Edmund O’Brien) pushes her to become a pop star. Featuring tunes by Little Richard, Fats Domino, and Eddie Cochran. Dryden (Wed, Dec 8, 8 p.m.) NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959): A sexy 50something Cary Grant stars in this Hitchcock classic about an ad executive lured by a femme fatale (Eva-Marie Saint) into a case of intrigue and mistaken identity. Dryden (Sat, Dec 11, 8 p.m.) RUDE BOY (1980): Incorporating both studio and tour footage, The Clash star in this part documentary/part fiction film about the experiences of a roadie. Dryden (Tue, Dec 7, 8 p.m.) THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME (1976): Led Zeppelin is the focus of one of the all-time great concert films, filmed during a three-night stand at Madison Square Garden. Dryden (Sun, Dec 12, 7 p.m.) TINY FURNITURE (R): The accomplished second feature from 24-year-old writer/director Lena Dunham tells the funny, sad story of a recent college graduate who returns home to an indifferent Manhattan. Little THE TOURIST (PG-13): Oscarwinning filmmaker Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (“The Lives of Others”) directs Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie in this thriller about a traveler in Venice who meets a mysterious woman with connections to both sides of the law. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster WHO IS HARRY NILSSON (AND WHY IS EVERYBODY TALKIN’ ABOUT HIM?) (2006): This documentary uses interviews with artistic contemporaries and firstrate archival footage to explore the life and music of the enigmatic recording artist Harry Nilsson. Dryden (Thu, Dec 9, 8 p.m.) [ CONTINUING ] 127 HOURS (R): Danny Boyle follows up his directing Oscar for “Slumdog Millionaire” by descending into the canyons of Utah for the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston (James Franco), who severed his own arm
to free himself after being trapped by a boulder. Little, Pittsford BURLESQUE (PG-13): Cher returns to the big screen as a club owner for this glittery musical about an ingenue (Christina Aguilera, in her eagerly unawaited screen debut) who becomes a star at an L.A. burlesque house. With Stanley Tucci and Kristen Bell. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Pittsford, Tinseltown ,Webster CONVICTION (R): Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank stars in the true story of Betty Anne Waters, a single mother and highschool dropout who puts herself through law school in order to try and overturn her brother’s (Sam Rockwell) unjust murder conviction. Cinema DUE DATE (R): The dream team of Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis star for director Todd Phillips (“The Hangover”) in this odd-couple-road-moviecomedy-drama about one man trying to get home for the birth of his first child and another man mourning the loss of his father. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Tinseltown, Webster FAIR GAME (R): Doug Liman directs this ripped-from-theheadlines story of CIA agent Valerie Plame (Naomi Watts), whose own government blew her cover after her husband (played by Sean Penn) wrote an op-ed piece criticizing the Bush administration. Little FASTER (R): Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton, and a 1970 Chevelle SS star in this action flick about an ex-con looking for vengeance after a botched bank heist leaves his brother dead. Canandaigua, Culver FOR COLORED GIRLS (R): Tyler Perry assembles an all-star cast, including Janet Jackson, Kerry Washington, Phylicia Rashad, and Whoopi Goldberg, for his adaptation of Ntozake Shange’s acclaimed 1975 play, a performed collection of poems dealing with issues affecting women of color. Culver THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET’S NEST (R): The final installment in Stieg Larsson’s successful trilogy follows the further adventures of hacker Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace), who must prove her innocence (again) with the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Mikael Nykvist). Little HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (PG-13): It’s the first part of the final chapter in J.K. Rowling’s game-changing series, which finds Harry, Hermione, and Ron journeying from Hogwarts to find the source of Voldemort’s power. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster INCEPTION (PG-13): Christopher Nolan’s follow-up to “The Dark Knight” is this ambitious thriller centered around a squad of thieves who use modern technology to steal from people’s subconsciouses during the dream state. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Marion Cotillard, and Michael Caine. Movies 10 LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS (R): “Brokeback Mountain” couple Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne
Hathaway reunite for this romantic comedy-drama about a pharmaceutical salesman who gets involved with an emotionally guarded Parkinson’s patient. Co-starring Oliver Platt and Hank Azaria. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Tinseltown, Webster MEGAMIND (PG): Will Ferrell voices the title character in this animated feature about a supervillain who tries a new direction after finally defeating his nemesis, Metro Man. Also featuring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Tina Fey, and David Cross. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Tinseltown, Webster MORNING GLORY (PG-13): Harrison Ford tackles comedy again, playing a respected veteran newsman lured by an ambitious producer (Rachel McAdams) into the zany world of a.m. television in an effort to boost ratings. With Diane Keaton as the more cooperative co-anchor. Cinema, Eastview, Pittsford THE NEXT THREE DAYS (PG-13): The latest from Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis (“Crash”) is a remake of a French thriller about a man (Russell Crowe) who hatches a plan to break his convicted-murderer wife (Elizabeth Banks) out of prison. With Liam Neeson. Culver, Pittsford, Tinseltown RED (R): Retired and Extremely Dangerous: Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, and Bruce Willis star in this adaptation of Warren Ellis’ 2003 graphic novel about a group of old-timers dragged back into the spy game after one of them is threatened. Canandaigua, Webster TANGLED (PG): Rapunzel gets her moment in Disney’s sun for this 3D animated musical in which the long-locked lass (voiced by Mandy Moore) is sprung from her tower by a dashing thief (Zachary Levi, TV’s “Chuck”). Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE TILLMAN STORY (R): This documentary by Amir Bar-Lev (“My Kid Could Paint That”) tells the story of the NFL star who turned his back on a rich football contract and died serving a country that manipulated his friendly-fire death into a propaganda tool. Little UNSTOPPABLE (PG-13): Denzel Washington and director Tony Scott team up for the 6,732nd time for an action flick about an unmanned runaway train loaded with toxic chemicals and on track to collide with a nearby city. With Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE WARRIOR’S WAY (R): South Korean action star Dong-gun Jang stars with Kate Bosworth, Danny Huston, and Geoffrey Rush in this Western-meetsanime about an assassin hiding out in the Badlands after refusing a job. Culver, Eastview, Tinseltown WELCOME TO THE RILEYS (R): James Gandolfini stars in this drama as a grief-stricken plumbing contractor who takes a 16-year-old stripper/hooker (Kristen Stewart) under his wing. Little
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mail a copy of any process served on him against the LLC is P.O. BOX 254, PENFIELD, NY 14526. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) ] Name: Gratus, LLC. Articles of Organization filed by the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on: 11/18/10. Office lo cation: Monroe County Purpose: for any and all lawful activities. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 700 West E Street, Unit 405, San Diego, CA 92101. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 2590 GROUP, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/05/ 10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Ralph Angelo, 2590 Brighton-Henrietta TL Road, Rochester, New York 14625. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] RHOFSTRA CONSULTING LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 13, 2010. NY office location: MONROE County. SSNY is desig nated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to THE LLC, 2232 REDMAN ROAD, BROCKPORT, NEW YORK 14420. General purposes. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of formation: Qmetrics Clinical Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY 6/29/2010. Location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O Qmetrics Clinical Services, LLC, 140 Allens Creek Road, Rochester, NY 14618. No specific dissolution date. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ LEGAL NOTICE ONTARIO ENTERPRISES LLC ] Notice of Organization: Ontario Enterprises LLC
was filed with SSNY on 11/18/10. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. PO address which SSNY shall mail any process against the LLC served upon him: 16 W. Main St., Ste. 732, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ LEGAL NOTICE ACHIEVE BRAND INTEGRITY, LLC ] Notice of Organization: Achieve Brand Integrity, LLC was filed with SSNY on 11/15/10. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. PO address which SSNY shall mail any process against the LLC served upon him: 60 Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of SaaS Solutions, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 08/24/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC’s principal business location at 1163 Pittsford-Victor Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] PRISM AMC, LLC (“LLC”), has filed Articles of Organization with the NY Secretary of State (“NYSS”) on OCTOBER 13, 2010 pursuant to Section 203 of the NY Limited Liability Law. The office of the LLC shall be located in Monroe County, NY. The NYSS is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and the address to which the NYSS shall mail a copy of any process served on him against the LLC is 84 Broadmoor Trail, Fairport, NY 14450. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Not. of Form. of Limited Liability Company: GREATWHALE LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/18/ 10. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 10
Watchet Lane, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index# 2010-9212 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Allen L. Clark; Michelle Y. Clark; Palisades Acquisition XVI LLC; Andy Walker, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 17, 2010 and entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Rochester, New York, County of Monroe, on December 29, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Clarkson, County of Monroe and State of New York known as part of Lots 1 and 2, Section 6, Town 4 of the Triangular Tract and bounded as follows: Commencing in the center of Ridge Road, so-called, at a point which is 483.45 feet easterly from the intersection of the center line of the Ridge Road with the Redman Road; thence running easterly along the center line of the Ridge Road 123 feet to a point in said center line; thence southerly forming an inside angle of 95 degrees 58’ 30” to a point, a distance of 89.1 feet to a point; thence southerly on an interior angle of 178 degrees 6’ 30” with the last described course, a distance of 98.7 feet to the southeast corner of these premises; thence westerly at an interior angle of 92 degrees 9’, a distance of 108.4 feet to a point; thence northerly at an interior angle of 92 degrees 46’ 40” a distance of 201.33 feet to the centerline of Ridge Road being the point and place of beginning. Tax Acct. No. 053.01-1-29 Property Address: 9197 Ridge Road, Town of Clarkson, New York Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $83,943.93 plus, but not limited to, costs, dis bursements, attorney fees
and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: November 2010. Mark Cianca, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Burnham NPG Energy LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 18, 2010. New York office location: Monroe County. Principal business location: 70 Old Stonefield Way, Pittsford, New York 14534. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to: 70 Old Stonefield Way, Pittsford, New York 14534. LLC is to be managed by one or more members. LLC is organized to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be or
ganized under the Limited Liability Company Law.
served. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SAMMARON, LLC ]
[ NOTICE OF FORMATION & AMENDMENT ]
Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/22/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 24 Rising Place, Rochester , NY, 14607. Purpose: any lawful activity.
BFI Technology LLC is the new name of the former corporation International Collegiate Apparel, LLC whose Articles of Org. were filed with the NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/16/2010. Articles of Amendment were filed with SSNY on 9/15/2010. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 10051, Rochester, NY, 14610 which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PARK POINT NEW PALTZ, LLC ] Park Point New Paltz, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 11/22/10. Office location: Monroe County, NY. Principal business location: 1265 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011 which is also the registered agent upon whom process may be
[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Monarch Senior Living SPE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 29, 2010. New York office location: Monroe County. Principal business location: 860
Hard Road, Webster, New York 14580. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to: 860 Hard Road, Webster, New York 14580. LLC is to be managed by one or more members. LLC is organized to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE ] DITMAX LOGISTICS LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 10/8/10. NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to Valerie A. Butler, 8470 Ridge Rd. West, Brockport, NY 14420. General Purposes
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FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY THE CITY OF ROCHESTER STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF MONROE
IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS PURSUANT TO TITLE 4 OF PART E OF ARTICLE IX OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER.
LIST OF DELINQUENT TAXES AS OF JULY 1, 2010 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on November 10, 2010 the Corporation Counsel of the City of Rochester filed in the office of the Monroe County Clerk a list of parcels of property on which the City of Rochester holds a lien for taxes, assessments, fees or other charges which is at least one year old and which the City of Rochester intends to foreclose by an action in rem pursuant to Title 4 of Part E of Article IX of the Charter of the City of Rochester. A copy of that list was published on November 10, 2010.
A copy of the foreclosure list has been filed in the office of the City Treasurer and will remain open for public inspection up to and including January 17, 2011, which is the redemption deadline date. Any person may on or before that date redeem any parcel on the foreclosure list by paying to the City Treasurer the amount of all delinquent taxes, assessments, fees and other charges stated on the foreclosure list, plus the $155.00 charge referred to above, plus accrued interest and late payment charges.
The foreclosure list contains as to each such parcel: 1. The tax account number and address; 2. The name of the last known owner; 3. The amount of each tax lien, except for a $155.00 charge which has been added to each tax lien pursuant to Section 9-123(A)(3)of the City Charter but which is not reflected on the printed list.
Any person having any interest in any parcel on the foreclosure list may, at any time up to the redemption deadline date, serve a verified notice of interest or an answer upon the Corporation Counsel setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his interest or any defense or objection to the foreclosure. The notice of interest or answer must also be filed in the office of the All persons having an interest in the real property described in Monroe County Clerk. Where a valid notice of interest is the foreclosure list are hereby notified that the filing of the list served, the parcel will be held for a foreclosure auction constitutes the commencement by the City of Rochester of an pursuant to Section 9-143 of the City Charter. action in the Supreme Court, Monroe County, to foreclose the tax liens therein described by an action in rem and that the list Any person who fails to redeem or to serve a notice of constitutes a notice of pendency of action and a complaint by interest or an answer by the redemption deadline date the City of Rochester against each parcel of land therein shall be barred thereafter from asserting his interest in described to enforce the satisfaction of such tax liens. This the pending foreclosure action, and judgment in action is brought against the real property only. No personal foreclosure may be granted without regard for, and in judgment will be entered in this action for the delinquent extinguishment of, the interest of any such person. taxes, assessments, fees or other charges.
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process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 97 Glendale Park Rochester, NY 14613. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
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Notice of Formation of AMTAC Group LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/21/10. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY desig nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Anthony Girardi, 4578 Lake Rd. S., Brockport, NY 14420, also the registered agent. Purpose: any lawful activities.
Not. of form. of Too Hot For Penguins LLC (LLC). Arts of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/22/2010. LLC office is to be located in Monroe Cty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to LLC’s registered agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228, registered agent upon whom process may be served. LLC Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] 2440 Ridgeway Associates, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/22/ 2010. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2440 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626, which is also the principal business loca tion. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of DESPATCH AMALGAMATED LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/03/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 109 Despatch Dr., E. Rochester, NY 14445. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
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Notice of Formation of Ackerman Land and Minerals LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/20/10. Office location: Monroe County. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 1279 PittsfordMendon Rd., Mendon, NY 14506. Purpose: all lawful purposes.
Notice of Formation of COPPETA HEATING CONTRACTOR LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on State of New York (SSNY) on 09/15/10. Office location Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC at 16 Thornapple Lane, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: and lawful pur pose.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: SALESSOURCE TRAINING LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on August 18, 2010. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom
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process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Daniel Maslich, 302 North Goodman Street, Suite 403, Rochester, New York 14607. Purpose: any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of JRB DIRECT, LLC. Articles of Organization filled with SSNY 3-11-09. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom
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[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MMX LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 11/5/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 2 Saybrooke Drive, Penfield, NY 14522. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Goodman Realtors, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/15/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 56 Seyle Terrace, Rochester, NY 14613. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] ROXBURY MANAGEMENT LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 10/26/10. NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, c/o Petrella & Petrella LLP, 2701 culver Rd., Rochester, NY 14622. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] 37 ERIE LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 10/12/10. NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, P.O. Box 184, Brockport, NY 14420. General Purposes.
[ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 751 DEWEY AVE, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/11/ 09. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 12 Cherrymede Crescent, Fairport, New York 14450. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Skyburst Realty, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/21/10. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Wyoming (WY) on 6/12/10. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 60 E. Simpson Ave., Box 2869, Jackson, WY 83001, also the address of the prin cipal office. Arts of Org. filed with WY Secy. Of State, State Capitol Bldg., Rm. 110, 200 West 24th St., Cheyenne, WY 820020020. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Penny Sense Media, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/12/10. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 144 Village Landing, #262, Fairport, NY 14450- 1804. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of tys llp. Authority filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/03/10. Office location: Monroe County. LLP formed in California (CA) on 10/01/ 2007. Principal office of LLP 3150 Crow Canyon Place, Ste. 170, San Ramon, CA 94583. SSNY designated as agent of LLP upon whom process against it may be served SSNY shall mail process to 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 219, Rochester, NY 14623. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of the State of CA, Div. of Corps., 1500 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814. Purpose Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of G4 Decor LLC Arts. of
Legal Ads Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/4/2010. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 9 Devonwood Lane, Pittsford NY 14534. Purpose: Any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of REAL DEAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/14/2010. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 197 Gillette St., Rochester NY 14619. Purpose: Any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF ROCHESTER, LLP Notice of Registration filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/2/2010. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLP upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2440 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: to practice Medicine. [ NOTICE ] WEBSTER DRIVEWAY, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 10/27/10. NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is desig nated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, Attn: Richard Franco, Manager, 1220 Jackson Rd., Webster, NY 14580. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of BCR Industries, LLC. Art of Org. filed with Sec’y of State of NY (SSNY) 9/4/ 10. County: Monroe. SSNY is designated Agent of LLC to whom process may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC, 7 Green Lane, Hilton, NY 14468. Purpose any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Jamica, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on November 9, 2010. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY
shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to the LLC. c/o Suite 1400, 183 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Is Your Computer Driving You Nuts? LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/27/2010. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2028 Wedgewood West, Apt. 4, Rochester NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Not. of. Form. of DMA FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of the State (SSNY) 11/19/10. County: Monroe. SSNY is designated Agent of LLC to whom process may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC, 36 Laurel Hill Ter., #2E, New York, NY 10033. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of West Ridge Car Wash, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/18/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 288, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] BROTHERS AND FRIENDS ENTERPRISE LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 11/2/2010. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 27 Center Crossing, Fairport, NY 14450. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Legacy Films, LLC. Arts of org. filed by Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/ 18/2010 Office Location: Monroe County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served, SSNY shall mail process to 527 Colby St. Spencerport, NY 14559 purpose of LLC: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] MARTIN & WIENER, LLP Notice of Registration. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY)
11/ 3/2010. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLP upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1344 University Ave., Ste. 235, Rochester, NY 14607, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: To practice Certified Public Accountancy. [ NOTICE ] GLG LEASING LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 11/18/2010. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 3445 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] BROTHERS AND FRIENDS ENTERPRISE LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 11/2/2010. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 27 Center Crossing, Fairport, NY 14450. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] MINDFUL BODY PILATES & YOGA, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 8/16/2010. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 62 May St., Rochester, NY 14620. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of JRP Management LLC, Art of Org filed SSNY on 11/18/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 88 S. Main St, Churchville, NY 14428. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice Of formation of Ambient Custom Electronic Systems, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/30/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 144 Fairport Village Landing, STE # 347, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE ] HENDOLI BEEF FARMS, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 9/13/10. NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is desig nated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 3584 Roosevelt Highway, Hamlin, NY 14464. General Purposes.
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[ NOTICE ] ROC Digital Technologies LLC filed Articles of Organization with NYS on October 27, 2010. Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. The Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) has been designated as its agent and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it is c/o the Company, 344 Troy Rd., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of ROCHESTER ROAD LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/09/10. Office location: Monroe County. Princ, office of LLC: 1950 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road, Rochester, New York 14623. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Heitz & Associates, P.C., One East Main Street, Suite 200, Victor, New York 14564. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Pursuant to New York Limited Liability Company Law ‘206(c): 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is AR & D RENOVATIONS, LLC@. 2. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was November 9, 2010. 3. The office of the Company is located in Monroe County. 4. The Secretary of State has been designated as the Agent of the Company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall, mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon him or her to 39 Shalimar Drive, Rochester, NY 14618. 5. The business purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under the laws of the State of New York.
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