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Guns and health
As a physician, I must look at gun violence with the same lens as the dangers of the Zika virus, Lyme disease, and severe influenza, each a healthcare crisis. You may see that locked gun cabinet as a symbol of safety and responsibility, but I see it as a symbol of the great danger we face in this country. You may see guns as security, but I see the evidence that guns increase the risk of accidents, suicide, and homicide. You may argue that selfpreservation is guaranteed by arming yourself, but on June 14, 2017, in Alexandria, Virginia, Republican Representative Steve Scalise was critically injured, despite personally being armed and also protected by an armed police officer, who was injured in the shootout as well. As federal and state governments are weighted down by the financial power of the NRA, we must look to the reality that gun violence is not just a Second Amendment right but also a public policy issue of human safety. The editors of four major medical journals asked: “What would happen if on one day more than 50 people died and over 10 times that many were harmed by an infectious disease?” The answer is obvious. Gun violence is a similar public health crisis, demanding the same attention. We watched the fight over seat belt laws and motorcycle helmet laws, but the results are also obvious. As a physician, I committed myself to the safety of our community and am compelled to start this as an unemotional conversation about protecting not only our rights but also our lives. JOHN L. GHERTNER
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Cobbs Hill conflict
I nominate the Coalition for Cobbs Hill Park for the Double Speak Award. It has taken Rochester Management’s Cobbs Hill Village proposal, which increases low-income senior housing by 38 units and upgrades 60 existing units, and calls it the demolition of low-income housing. Or how about using the euphemism “return the land to parkland” rather than saying the eviction of 60 existing senior residents and the reduction of the lowincome housing supply by 60 units by 2041? Support the continuation of low-income housing on private land surrounded by Cobbs Hill Park beyond 2041. The existing housing has been there for more than half a century with no problems. Why not continue it for another half century or more? JOHN THOMAS
Sixty apartments for seniors with very low incomes will be lost if plans to replace Cobbs Hill Village go ahead. That’s what the coalition of 29 neighborhood groups has been saying. The proposed replacement project has many flaws, as noted by the Planning Commission January 11. But worst of all is the fact that rents presently averaging $417 will be doubled, with some as high as $1,200. And after a transition period when present residents are “grandfathered” at the same rent, the city will have lost 60 apartments where seniors with minimal incomes, in the range of $9,000 to $12,000 a year, can live comfortably with funds to spare for life’s other necessities. Gentrification will be the result if the demolition and new construction is approved. The adjacent neighborhood associations have all said: YIMBY, Yes, in my back yard! RICHARD ROSEN
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URBAN JOURNAL | BY MARY ANNA TOWLER
Amazon puts Rochester on Rejected Suitors list Well, poop. I didn’t think there was a bat’s chance that Amazon would put its second headquarters in Rochester (in the Rochester-Buffalo region, to be exact). But you couldn’t help imagining the effect it would have. If you’ve been to Seattle recently, you know what I mean. Amazon is literally swallowing part of downtown Seattle. Block after block of it, replacing low-rise buildings with tower after tower. And Seattle was already a booming metropolis. With lots of people. When our son was looking for a new job and a new city a few years ago, he checked out Seattle. And chose it. Because, he said, you could literally feel the vibe as you walked around the city. That, I think, is what Bezos is looking for. Some cities have it. Some don’t. We don’t. This doesn’t mean that we have to have it. Or that we even want to have it. It’s the vibe of a young, tech-oriented, rapidly transforming city. And there’s plenty of downside to that transformation, rapidly rising housing prices among the most serious. But clearly many local leaders did want us to have Amazon. And so they put in a bid for it. And Jeff Bezos turned us down. Here’s who made the cut: Atlanta; Austin; Boston; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; Dallas; Denver; Indianapolis; Los Angeles; Miami; Montgomery County, Maryland; Nashville; Newark; New York; Northern Virginia; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; Raleigh, North Carolina; Toronto; and Washington, D.C. If you read Amazon’s list of “Key preferences and decision drivers,” you can pick out things that probably counted against us. New York conservatives will point to “stable and business-friendly environment and tax structure.” Another obvious qualification that we lacked: proximity to “an international airport with daily direct flights to Seattle, New York, San Francisco/Bay Area, and Washington, DC.” And at one point, Bezos himself had said that he didn’t want HQ2 to dominate a community’s labor market. It sure would’ve in Rochester. But here’s something else I noticed – which is related to the vibe our son noticed in Seattle: Many of them are truly metropolitan. Almost all are either relatively big cities themselves, or they’re within the metro area of a big city. The exceptions (depending on where you want to draw the population line) are Pittsburgh and Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh’s population is about
Many of Amazon’s Top 20 are truly metropolitan. Almost all are either relatively big cities themselves or they’re very close to one.” 459,000. Pittsburgh’s: just over 303,600. Rochester’s: 210,000. But the population of Raleigh’s metropolitan area – which encompasses the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Research Triangle – is over 2 million. And it was an early tech and research area. Pittsburgh’s metro population is also over 2 million, and the city is home to numerous corporate headquarters, whose officials helped spur the city’s resurgence. Rochester’s metro population is just over 1 million. The city is home to the corporate headquarters of Kodak. If you include the region, you can add Wegmans and Paychex. The loss of the clout of Kodak, Xerox, and Bausch and Lomb can’t be overstated. I don’t mean to diss this city or this region. I love it here. And I guess I’m glad we tried to lure Amazon (though I’d love to know what we were willing to give away – and what local leaders planned to do to prevent housing prices from skyrocketing). But I was disappointed at the outset at how we presented ourselves: as “RochesterBuffalo” – which, some of us here speculated, meant local bidders thought it would be fine if Amazon plopped HQ2 down in Batavia. And that’s my point. Rochester-Buffalo isn’t a community. Rochester and its suburbs and little exurbs should be, but we don’t think of ourselves as part of one whole. We’ve sprawled, and we’ve separated ourselves from one another. We may love our little separate communities, but “separate and little” has its downside. Jeff Bezos was looking for a metropolitan community. He found 20 he liked. We’re not one of them. (More on the Amazon story later.) rochestercitynewspaper.com
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Carroll leaving the YWCA
Jean Carroll, the longtime head of the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County, is retiring in April. Carroll took the helm of the organization in 1985 and under her leadership it has evolved into a much more pro-active agency. The national organization has a history of providing shelter and services to women in poverty. Carroll, however, has led the YWCA in also address problems such as racism.
Fearing leaving Out Alliance
Scott Fearing has resigned as executive director of Out Alliance, formerly the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley. Fearing, who has been director since 2013, helped the agency transition from its mostly gay male and lesbian origins to an advocate for the full spectrum of the local LGBTQ community.
Public safety jobs sought for Latinx
Local Latinx leaders have begun an initiative to push for greater Latinx representation in the Rochester police and fire departments. Community leaders launched the effort, named Latino Advancement for Public Safety, on Friday.
Clear cut stops – for now
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The Canal Corporation will spare some trees after all. The agency planned to remove all trees from the Erie Canal banks in selected sections from Medina to Fairport, and it did just that east to roughly Spencerport. Residents and elected leaders in Brighton, Pittsford, and Perinton pushed back. After a meeting last Wednesday, canal officials doubled down on their initial plan. But the next day, at another local meeting, they’d changed their tune, saying that for now they’ll remove only dead trees and underbrush so staff can look for water seepage or other problems.
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Students, faculty press UR over misconduct
Pittsford officials back carbon fee
The Pittsford Town Board approved a resolution supporting carbon fee and dividend, meant to put a price on greenhouse gas emissions and help reduce them. The board also sent a letter stating its support to House and Senate leaders, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative Louise Slaughter. The letter was signed by Republican Supervisor Bill Smith as well as Republican Town Board members Katherine Bohne Munzinger and Matthew O’Connor.
Members of the University of Rochester community held a demonstration Friday, urging the university administration to follow recommendations made in a report on sexual misconduct. PHOTO BY RENÉE HEININGER
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Board of Trustees can revoke tenure Following the January 11 release of a and terminate contracts. report on sexual misconduct charges at the University of Rochester, faculty Last Friday, a group of about 40 and students have been pushing for people held a demonstration at the accountability at the university. steps of the University of Rochester’s The controversial report detailed an Wilson Commons, saying they want to hold policymakers accountable for investigation into how the university following recommendations made in handled sexual misconduct charges the investigation’s report on sexual against Professor Florian Jaeger. The misconduct at the university. report, conducted by Debevoise & Plimpton LLC, concluded that Students and graduates leading the the university properly handled the rally read information from the report, accusations and that Jaeger did not announced a letter-writing campaign to violate university policy. But it also other schools about the situation at UR, criticized Jaeger’s behavior and made and urged students to put pressure on the recommendations for updating and university’s Title IX coordinator, Morgan strengthening the university’s policies. Levy. There was also an announcement UR President Joel Seligman resigned that graduate students at the university are the day of the report’s release. again seeking to unionize. On Tuesday, the UR’s Faculty A split between the university’s Senate was to vote on a motion administration and many students for censure of Jaeger. The censure, has been increasingly visible since according to an email to the Faculty last fall. And speakers during Friday’s Senate that detailed the case, would rally emphasized that they didn’t condemn Jaeger’s behavior “in the feel university officials had been strongest terms” and express belief that concerned enough about the needs NY Times best selling author will do a reading, his behavior the book standards in of students, prioritizing those of the followed by a meets Q&A and signing. the faculty handbook under which the administration instead
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The Plymouth-Exchange Neighborhood has suffered from the presence of the vacant, polluted Vacuum Oil site for decades. With potential redevelopment now on the way, neighborhood leaders are pushing for a thorough cleanup and are pressing for other things they say the community needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE | BY JEREMY MOULE
Thorough Vacuum Oil cleanup sought For decades, the vacant Vacuum Oil refinery on Flint Street has been a drag on the Plymouth-Exchange neighborhood. The hulking building with boarded-up entrances and broken-out windows sits on land that’s seriously polluted with petroleum and other refining-related pollutants. DHD Ventures bought the property a few years ago and intends to redevelop it for residential and mixed use. That’s given neighborhood residents some optimism that the property would finally get cleaned up. And they’ve hoped that the developer would pursue the highest level of cleanup spelled out under the state’s brownfield program, where developers get tax credits for remediating and reusing polluted sites. DHD submitted a proposal to the DEC last year that outlined a cleanup approach expected to cost $17 million. The developer proposed tearing down the buildings on its properties at 5 and 15 Flint Street; excavating contaminated soil, in some cases digging 15 feet down into the bedrock; and hauling the dirt off-site. But now neighborhood leaders say they’re worried DHD may pursue a less aggressive cleanup. Whether it will is unclear, though as last year’s proposal shows, brownfield cleanups can be
incredibly expensive. And any developer would try to balance a project’s costs with its income potential. A state Department of Environmental Conservation representative says the agency hasn’t yet received a cleanup application from DHD, but any such application would go through a public review and comment period. “It’s about protecting lives and making sure the future and our current residents are safe,” Dorian Hall, vice president of the PLEX Neighborhood Association, said during a press conference last week. Hall was joined by members of the Rochester Sierra Club chapter, Showing Up for Racial Justice, Mothers Out Front, and the Rochester People’s Climate Coalition. The groups are urging the public to comment on a draft environmental statement the city prepared, outlining a reinvestment and redevelopment strategy for the Vacuum Oil area. The deadline for comments is January 31, and the groups have set up a page at plexbrownfield.org to collect input. This is where things get especially complicated. The former refinery is part of a larger brownfield opportunity area that includes three major properties, all requiring some sort of cleanup. There
are DHD’s 5 and 15 Flint Street properties; the City of Rochester owns some of the adjacent land, including the strip directly along the river; and then there’s the Refinery at 936 Exchange Street. Foodlink owns the building for now, but it leases it to the Refinery’s managers, who have the option to buy the building. The managers are working with the DEC to investigate the nature and PLEX Neighborhood Association Vice President Dorian Hall content of contamination on calls for the properties in the Vacuum Oil Brownfield Opportuthe property. nity Area to be thoroughly cleaned up. Hall argues that whatever PHOTO BY JEREMY MOULE level of cleanup DHD decides to pursue will likely dictate the The neighborhood association also level of cleanup the city does on its property. wants a park built in the area so children PLEX residents have struggled for a long time have a place to play, a hardware store, and with disinvestment and neglect and they’re a supermarket, Hall said. It wants the city now confronting issues with gentrification, to keep the high retaining wall around the such as housing speculators, driven by the river to protect against flooding, and it also growth at the University of Rochester and the would like some sort of nature preserve. potential redevelopment along Flint Street, “The development is going to happen,” Hall said. The community deserves to have Hall said, “but we want to make sure we’re the properties thoroughly cleaned up and at the table.” redeveloped in a way that benefits residents and doesn’t displace them, he said.
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CLIMATE | BY JEREMY MOULE
Preparing for the inevitable: City looks at climate change Climate change is such an all-encompassing problem that there’s no escaping it. Sure, people, corporations, and governments across the world should be doing everything they can to attack the fundamental problem: the human-generated carbon emissions that are causing Earth to warm at an accelerated rate. But as a planet, we took too long to act. And even now, many countries are dragging their feet and pretending that if they just ignore the problem it’ll go away. Climate change is already here. Average temperatures are rising, and so are the oceans. Polar ice cover is shrinking, permafrost is thawing, and intense storms – rain, snow, hurricanes, wind – are getting stronger and more frequent. Communities everywhere have realized that they need to prepare for the inevitable, the City of Rochester included. That’s why officials here are preparing a pair of plans to identify in what ways the city is vulnerable to climate change and how it can adapt to the shifts that are already happening and the ones that are coming. The city previously completed a Climate Action Plan, which lays out strategies to reduce its greenhouse gas contributions. “We’re not waiting for the change to happen, we’re trying to anticipate the change that we know is coming,” that way residents and infrastructure are protected, says Anne Spaulding, the City of Rochester’s manager of environmental quality. Right now, city officials are working on a climate vulnerability assessment, which will identify specific climate and extreme weather problems the city is likely to face in the coming years. And when that’s done, they’ll prepare a climate adaptation plan. The City of Rochester received state funding to help pay for it. Discussions about how climate change affects cities most often focus on coastal communities and sea level rise. For example, New York City was inundated with ocean water during 2012’s Hurricane Sandy. Sea levels around New York City have increased by a foot since 1900, according to the State Department of Environmental Conservation. The city’s waterfront wasn’t built with the higher ocean levels in mind and they couldn’t protect nearby areas of the city from surging water that Sandy caused. The issues facing cities such as Rochester haven’t been as prominent, but they are very real. Flooding is one concern – not because of sea level rise but because of changes in precipitation patterns. Both 6 CITY
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flooding and precipitation will likely be addressed in the city’s vulnerability and adaptation documents. The two studies will generally talk a lot about extreme weather, from the potential for stronger windstorms to the frequency of very hot and cold days, Spaulding says. And they’ll explore things like what tree species will be able to thrive here in coming years, as well as the potential for new pests. Climate issues, like so many other things, tend to hit vulnerable people the hardest. The plans will lay out the threats to children, the elderly, and people living in poverty, and how the city and other organizations can help them, Spaulding says. For example, the city already provides public cooling centers during very hot days and warming centers on very cold ones. The vulnerability assessment should be finished by September, at which time the city should be ready to start the adaptation plan, Spaulding says. The plan, a pretty substantial undertaking, is expected to take approximately two years to finish. As for the already-completed Climate Action Plan, some members of the Rochester People’s Climate Coalition say they want to know how the city is going to follow through on it. The RPCC supports the plan, and the group’s members helped guide the document’s development. They just worry that important objectives could fall to the wayside. The document sets a goal of reducing citywide greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent from 2010 levels by 2030. And it spells out a bunch of actions the city, its businesses, and its residents can take to get there. They include making buildings more energy efficient, increasing renewable energy usage, and working with the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority to boost bus ridership. City officials have followed through on one key recommendation: They approved a Community Choice Aggregation program that could help many city residents buy clean energy for less than they currently pay for electricity. Officials are also rolling the climate action plan into the broader Comprehensive Plan, just as they’re doing with other plans about bike infrastructure, waterfront revitalization, and brownfield redevelopment. The Comprehensive Plan will provide a longterm blueprint for city officials and staff to work off of, and it should be finished by this fall.
Fighting back As part of its climate vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan, the city is identifying problems it may face and how it can address them. Here are a few issues city officials have already recognized and some of the steps they may take to cope with the problems.
THE PROBLEM: HOT DAYS What’s happening: Global average temperatures are on the rise, and 2017 was the second warmest year on record, according to NASA. Climate data shows a gradual, long-term increase in Monroe County’s yearly average temperature, too. The county is also seeing more days where the temperature tops 90 degrees, and climate scientists project that in the coming years and decades, the Northeast US will experience heat waves that are longer and more intense than in the past. Hot weather can be dangerous for people who are vulnerable to heat-related illness: children, the elderly, and people with cardiovascular or respiratory disorders. How the city could respond: Officials already declare a Cool Sweep event any time weather forecasts say temperatures could exceed 85 degrees. The city offers its community and recreation centers for people who need to cool off, and it keeps pools and spray parks open later than usual. “We’re already reacting to these things now,” says Anne Spaulding, the city’s environmental quality manager, “and we know that we probably will have to do more of this in the future.” Low-income residents who can’t afford air conditioners are also vulnerable to heatrelated illness, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The state already has a program to help low-income households buy air conditioners, and the city could work with the state or other partners to broaden such efforts.
THE PROBLEM: HEAVY RAINS What’s happening: The amount of rain and snow that Rochester gets has been relatively flat, and will remain relatively flat, according to scientists’ projections. The way the water’s coming down, however, is changing. Downpours are happening more often and they’re more intense than they used to be, a trend scientists expect to continue. When a lot of rain comes down at once, it runs off of paved surfaces and into storm drains. continues on page 8
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The runoff can overwhelm the sewage system and cause untreated overflows into the Genesee River. The rain and runoff can also lead to flooding; certain intersections and segments of roads are prone to collecting the water. How the city could respond: Green infrastructure can go a long way toward offsetting runoff issues. Greater use of porous pavement in lots across Rochester would reduce runoff, as would more green roofs, Spaulding says. The city could also make greater use of bioswales or rain gardens, which are landscape features that use natural elements to absorb and filter stormwater runoff.
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What’s happening: Trees are a benefit when it comes to preventing and coping with the effects of climate change. But as things like temperatures and precipitation patterns shift, the types of trees that will thrive in city neighborhoods may shift also, Spaulding says. Those same changes may provide a more welcoming environment for invasive pests. Take the emerald ash borer, for example. Researchers have found that populations of the tree-killing beetle grow faster when they aren’t subject to prolonged cold, which allows them to spread quicker and do more damage. How the city could respond: The city stopped planting ash trees when officials learned the ash borer was coming this way. It’s a reasonable assumption that they’d base future tree choices on the climate data compiled as part of the vulnerability and adaptation plans.
Rochester for New York Health will hold an organizing meeting on Wednesday, January 31. The meeting will focus on building a local movement that supports universal health care and promotes recognition of health care as a human right. The meeting will be held at Metro Justice’s office, 1115 East Main Street, Suite 207A, at 6 p.m.
Promoting housing rights
The Rochester Housing Justice Campaign will hold a town hall-style meeting concerning housing justice on Thursday, January 25. Topics will include tenants’ rights, homelessness, and the expansion of permanent affordable
housing. A representative from the governor’s office has been invited to gather input from the community. The event will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 15 St. Mary’s Place, at 6:30 p.m.
Stopping human trafficking
University of Rochester medical students will host an “Anti-Human Trafficking Conference” on Saturday, January 27. The conference is intended to bring greater attention to the global and local issue of human trafficking and to educate health-care providers in the Rochester area about how to identify and help victims. The conference will be held at the School of Medicine and Dentistry, 415 Elmwood Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and will be followed by a networking reception. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required: https://ursmdahtc.wordpress.com/.
Entrepreneurs and Rochester
The Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library will present “The New Entrepreneurs of Rochester” on Tuesday, January 30. Richard Glaser, a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and co-creator of ROCGrowth, will talk about startups, entrepreneurs, and the companies and employers of tomorrow in the Rochester area. The event will be held at the Central Library, 115 South Avenue, from 12:12 p.m. to 12:52 p.m.
Dining & Nightlife Trash day Quick bites
[ CHOW HOUND ] BY KATIE LIBBY
When I tell people that I’m from Rochester, the response typically isn’t “Oh! You guys have that internationally renowned photography museum!” or “Isn’t that guy from Foreigner from there?” It’s usually, “Rochester? Aren’t you known for that dish? That gross pile of food? What’s it called, again?” It’s called the garbage plate — and, legally, Nick Tahou’s is the only restaurant allowed to call it the “Garbage Plate.” This has led to countless area restaurants digging through the thesaurus to find another word for that burger or hot dogtopped mountain of carbs. On Tuesday, January 30, Comedy at the Carlson (50 Carlson Road) will host Plateapalooza 2018, Rochester’s “Plate” Festival. One local restaurant will walk away with the “Best Original Plate” title, and there will also be awards for “Most Creative Plate” and “Best Booth Presentation.” Local radio personality Dino Kay and Comedy at the Carlson owner Mark Ippolito are behind this celebration, but the idea and name came to Kay years ago. He says he wanted to hold the event in the winter, when many locals have been buried under blankets on the couch so long that Netflix keeps asking “Are you still watching?” Participating restaurants include Blossom Road Pub, Perri’s Pizzeria, Stingray Sushi Fusion, and Fairport Hots, and others are still being confirmed. WhichCraft Brews’ version of the plate will feature a meat and potato stuffed sausage, topped with meat hot sauce. Stingray Sushi Fusion’s take tops a bowl of rice with panko beer-batter tempura shrimp, grilled beef, sweet plantain, sweet peppers, jalapeno, cucumber, tomato, scallions, bacon, onion crunchies, and fried garlic. Notably missing from the lineup is Nick Tahou’s — they were asked, they declined. Admission to the event is $10 and gets you samples from each of the vendors. Music will be provided by the Roc City Paupers, and Genesee beer will be flowing on tap, because what could be more Rochester than a plate and a Genny? Tickets can be purchased at Comedy at the Carlson either in advance or day of, or by visiting plateapalooza.brownpapertickets.com.
The team behind the web series Roc’n Kitchen will be celebrating the completion of their first season on Monday, January 29, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The Lost Borough Brewing Co. (543 Atlantic Avenue). Tickets are $50 per person and include a menu created by the chefs featured in the series, including Pasquale Sorrentino from Amore and Anna Brinkman from Atlas Eats. Each dish will be paired with a Lost Borough brew. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com. Via Girasole Wine Bar (3 Schoen Place) will on Friday, February 2, host a free wine and cheese pairing featuring cheese from Trader Joe’s. Find out why texture, acidity, fat, and tannin all play a role in the perfect wine and cheese pairing. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. More information at winebarinpittsfordny.com. Rochester Brainery is teaming up with other businesses to offer some off-site classes. For $30, take Make Your Own Daal Tadka with Mary D’Souza on Monday, February 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eat Me Ice Cream in the Hungerford Building (1115 East Main Street). Or for $20, learn from Dr. Lesley James how to make our own Winter Elixirs to “fortify the body and enhance vitality” on Wednesday, February 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Well Works (2851 Clover Street, Tobey Office Park Village). RSVP for these classes and more at rochesterbrainery.com.
Openings
Unter Biergarten (120 East Avenue)
is slated to open on February 5 in the space formerly occupied by Victoire Belgian Beer Bar & Bistro.
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Music
Barrence Whitfield & The Savages. Tuesday, March 20.
Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 8 p.m. $15$20. abilenebarandlounge.com; barrencewhitfieldsavages.com [ ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ]
Jack White. Thursday, June 7. The Dome Arena, 2695
East Henrietta Road. 8 p.m. Tickets on sale January 25. therocdome.com; jackwhiteiii.com. [ ART ROCK ] David Byrne. Sunday, August 5. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua. 7 p.m. $30-$135. cmacevents.com; davidbyrne.com.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 FUNK ‘N WAFFLES MUSIC HALL, 204 NORTH WATER STREET 9:30 P.M. | $10 | ROCHESTER.FUNKNWAFFLES.COM; BARIKAMUSIC.COM [ DUB/FUNK ] The Vermont-based Barika is a powerful band with a soulful West African-inspired sound — and that hardly describes it. Previously an all instrumental band with booming horns and groovy guitar and keys, the group’s leader, Craig Myers, decided Barika’s new album needed a voice. “When The Time Comes” includes trance-y, rhythmic guest vocals by Kat Wright and Craig Mitchell, adding to the already funky dub-soundscape. Thunder Body’s Matt O’Brian is also featured on the album’s track “Sekou Blues," which will send goosebumps down your body. Blue Rootz will also perform. — BY AMANDA FINTAK
Notorious B.I.G. Tribute FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 FLOUR CITY STATION, 170 EAST AVENUE 9 P.M. | $10 | FLOURCITYSTATION.COM; FACEBOOK.COM/SKUNKCITY315 [ HIP-HOP ] The first Skunk City Notorious B.I.G. tribute was just over a year ago at the Funk ‘N Waffles in Syracuse. The show was a packed house with, as Biggie would say “sold out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak” — not really, but close enough. To start out this tribute night, Emanuel Washington will lead Skunk City in an original set. The Level 7 Experience will also perform some of its own tracks, before both bands join together on stage to pay homage to the late B.I.G. You can expect some artful renditions of the great Biggie classics, with a full instrumentation and dedicated style. — BY AMANDA FINTAK
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Johnny Smoke
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“Feel The Voodoo” Self-released facebook.com/johnnysmokerocks
‘Parisian Masses’ FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 DOWNTOWN UNITED FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 121 NORTH FITZHUGH STREET $20 GENERAL; $5 STUDENTS | 520-2003; FIRSTINVERSION.ORG [ CLASSICAL ] First Inversion begins its fourth concert
season this Friday and Sunday with masses by two rather obscure French organist-composers, Louis Vierne and Jean Langlais. Led by founding Artistic Director Lee Wright, the 26-member vocal ensemble presents its “Parisian Masses,” featuring two organs. Whether you’re an aficionado of sacred music or you just enjoy the human voice, these majestic, uplifting compositions — with Vierne’s rich, more traditional take, and Langlais’s enigmatic but lyrical modernism — this is a program worth hearing. Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m. — BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER
Magoozler SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 VINEYARD COMMUNITY SPACE, 836 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE 7 P.M. | $5 | FACEBOOK.COM/VINEYARDCOMMUNITYSPACE; MAGOOZLER.BANDCAMP.COM [ ROCK ] At first you’ll wanna classify Magoozler as being
simply a prog-metal band. But that would be too easy. That would be missing the point. Wait until it abruptly hairpins into its mash of keen introspection and dreamy psychedelia. The band skates pretty damn close to stoner rock, but the drums are too lively for that. It’s the sound of heavy fun. Wesley Claire will also perform. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
Ed Iseley Experience.
B-Side, 5 Liftbridge Lane. Fairport. 585-315-3003. fairportbside.com. 7-10 p.m.
This new four-song EP from Johnny Smoke is a pleasant and clever departure for this normally hardrockin’ outfit. Don’t panic, though, Johnny Smoke still rocks out major league. However, instead of blasting out of the gate with the band’s political slant and straight ahead rock ‘n’ roll, “Feel The Voodoo” introduces some subtle and not-so-subtle dynamics and arrangements that are downright theatrical. The cover art is way cool and disturbing (I love skulls; I hate snakes), and it alludes to the Voodoo in the opening track. But that’s it as Johnny Smoke shifts back into its larger-than-life thrash, twang, and thunder on the three following tracks. The EP is short, but it’s also airtight and succinct, showing off the band’s range and dexterity without too many cuts getting in the way. Johnny Smoke has never been too riff-rock heavy, but it certainly knows to find where the hooks are hiding and even plugs in some Voodoo to find them.
BLUES
Upward Groove. Temple Bar
and Grille, 109 East Ave. 2326000. templebarandgrille.com. 10 p.m. POP/ROCK
Men Behaving Badly. Sticky
Lips Pit BBQ City Music Hall, 625 Culver Rd. 6:30 p.m.
River Lynch & The Spiritmakers, The Mighty High and Dry, Dangerbyrd.
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Funk ‘n Waffles, 204 N Water Street. 585-448-0354. rochester.funknwaffles.com. 8 p.m. $5.
Wes Montgomery
[ THU., JANUARY 25 ]
“In Paris: The Definitive ORTF Recording” Resonance Records resonancerecords.org
Pat Metheny has called him the greatest jazz guitarist ever, and listening to this new (old) Wes Montgomery album, it’s hard to argue. There has long been a recording available of Montgomery’s 1965 gig at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, but it was a bootleg album. Resonance Records obtained the original tapes from the Office of French Radio and Television (ORTF) and made a new, gorgeous sounding mix. The new package also contains vintage photos from Montgomery’s only European tour and a 32-page booklet containing interviews with sidemen, like pianist Harold Mabern. Montgomery, who was soon to become more commercially oriented, was at his peak here on originals like “Four On Six,” “Jingles,” “Full House,” and “Twisted Blues.” He also personalized great tunes like Thelonious Monk’s “’Round Midnight” and Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen’s “Here’s that Rainy Day.” Mabern is especially strong soloing on the latter. Special guest, saxophonist Johnny Griffin, who was living in Europe at the time, steals the show on “Blue ’N Boogie” and lends his talent on two more tunes. The excellent rhythm section includes bassist Arthur Harper and drummer Jimmy Lovelace.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK Annie Rhodes. Via Girasole Wine Bar, 3 Schoen Place. Pittsford. 641-0340. viagirasole.com. 7-9 p.m.
B-Side Singer-Songwriter Showcase. B-Side, 5
Liftbridge Lane. Fairport. 585-315-3003. fairportbside. com. 7-10 p.m. Featuring Jon Lewis, Cammy Enaharo, Madeleine McQueen, and River Lynch. BLUES
Hanna & The Blue Hearts Duo. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. thelittle.org/cafe. 7-9 p.m. POP/ROCK
John Akers. 585 Rockin
Burger Bar, 250 Pixley Road. 5852470079. 5-8 p.m.
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PART OF ROVER’S HOLIDAY HANGOVER WITH DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL, THE GLORIOUS SONS, AND WELSHLY ARMS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 MAIN STREET ARMORY, 900 EAST MAIN STREET 7:30 P.M. | $30-$75 | MAINSTREETARMORY.COM; THESTRUTS.COM [ FEATURE ] BY FRANK DE BLASE
It was during the deep freeze of last December’s winter when roughly 500 of the frozen and the faithful piled into the Main Street Armory’s downstairs venue. The crowd was alive with the bizz-buzz about The Struts — Derbyshire, England’s gift to rock ‘n’ roll. The band was straight-up sing-along glam rock. It delivered with grandiose rock god posturing and a huge sound that qualified the band to play the Armory’s big stage upstairs, which it will be doing on Friday. However, front man Luke Spiller doesn’t pay much mind to the size of the venue. When The Struts strut on the stage — big or small — it automatically becomes a house of the holy. “That’s the beauty of it,” Spiller says. “But my voice sounds better in a larger venue, of course.” The onstage sensation that is The Struts all comes down to Spiller, who exudes the classic prance and androgyny of artists like Little Richard, David Johansen, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, and most of all Freddie Mercury. The band isn’t quite as operatic as Queen, and it
grinds a little dirtier, but the melody and pop sensibility serves to temper the rest of the band’s sheer power. Hi-profile gigs opening for The Who, The Rolling Stones, and The Foo Fighters have catapulted the quartet to world-wide attention. Yet it was just barely a year ago that the band laid it down for a few in-the-know Rochester rockers. But according to Spiller, the band is far from a mere rock ‘n’ roll cliché. “It’s all about keeping a balance, to be honest,” Spiller says between takes in the studio. “I like to have classic elements in the music but try and push it somewhere rock has not yet gone. Plus, I’d like to think I have good taste and therefore I can smell a cliché a mile away. We’re not just a glam rock band. It’s presented in a glamorous way, but musically it’s tougher than that. I wouldn’t want to just regurgitate that genre.” Spiller says it’s all about taking it to a new place, like Lady Gaga. “I consider her glam pop, Spiller says. Spiller is paying homage to the genre and its reigning stylist, Zandra Rhodes, who designed and made stage outfits for Freddie Mercury. Rhodes designed a shimmering blue cape for Spiller for The Strut’s 2014 Isle of Wight Festival performance. “She’s fantastic,” Spiller says. “She’s such a wonderful lady. I think I’m due another outfit from her soon.” This is measuring up to be the year of The Struts as the band promises, as Spiller puts it, “to bring rock music back to the Top 40 and make the greatest music people have heard in a long time.”
Steve West Happy Hour Show. B-Side, 5 Liftbridge
Lane. Fairport. 585-315-3003. fairportbside.com. 5-7 p.m. COUNTRY
Ancient Youth. Abilene
Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9:15 p.m. $5. JAZZ
Jack Martini, The Saplings.
Funk ‘n Waffles, 204 N Water Street. 585-448-0354. rochester.funknwaffles.com. 9 p.m. $10. POP/ROCK
Alison Pipitone. Abilene
Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 6 p.m. Critical Mash. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 585-292-5544. stickylipsbbq. com. 9 p.m. Hey Mabel. Johnny’s Pub & Grill, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990. johnnysirishpub.com. 5-8 p.m.
Iron Chic, The Emersons, On the Cinder. Bug Jar, 219
Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 8 p.m. $12-$14. JUMBOshrimp. B-Side, 5 Liftbridge Lane. Fairport. 585315-3003. fairportbside.com. 8-11 p.m. Me & the Boyz. 585 Rockin Burger Bar, 250 Pixley Road. 5852470079. 8:30-11:30 p.m. $5.
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CLASSICAL | FIFTH HOUSE ENSEMBLE
Fifth House Ensemble plays classical music on the cutting edge. If it’s new music by a living composer, it’s fair game for the 11-person group. Members of the Chicago-based ensemble will perform a concert entitled “Americana” this Saturday as guests of the Eastman School of Music’s Institute for Music Leadership. Violinist Charlene Kluegel, cellist Herine Coetzee Koschak, and pianist Katherine Petersen will play a recital of piano trios by four current American composers. Among them is Fifth House’s own Dan Visconti, with “Lonesome Roads.” Works by Donald Crockett, Stacy Garrop, and Paul Schoenfield complete the program. The program is tinged with the avant-garde, even while it draws from more colloquial styles like folk and jazz. Also, Costa Rican visual artist Angela Bermúdez has created evocative visual accompaniments for each piece. The Fifth House Ensemble piano trio will perform Saturday, January 27, at Eastman School of Music’s Hatch Recital Hall, 433 East Main Street. 8 p.m. Free. 274-1000; esm. rochester.edu; fifth-house.com. — BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER
[ SAT., JANUARY 27 ] BLUES
Bill Schmitt & The Bluesmasters. Flaherty’s
Webster, 1200 Bay Rd. Webster. 392-3670. flahertys.com. 9 p.m.-midnight. CLASSICAL
Andrew Bergevin, Violin Faculty Recital. Doty Recital
Hall SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo. 245-5529. 3 p.m. Performing new work for violin duo by Kristapor Najarian.
Faculty Artist Series: George Sakakeeny, bassoon. Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. EastmanTheatre.org. 4 p.m. $10.
IML Guest: Fifth House Ensemble “Americana”.
Eastman East Wing Hatch Recital Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 8 p.m. Winter Sing. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 1 p.m. JAZZ
Blake Pattengale Jazz Guitarist. Via Girasole Wine Bar, 3 Schoen Place. Pittsford. 641-0340. viagirasole.com. 7-10 p.m.
Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo. Charley Brown’s, 1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202. charleybrownspenfield.com.
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VOCAL/POP | AUDRA MCDONALD
The remarkable Audra McDonald hasn’t won the Nobel Peace Prize yet, but her awards cabinet already contains six Tony Awards, two Grammys, and an Emmy, so I’m sure it’s only a matter of time. McDonald, who has starred in “Ragtime,” “Porgy and Bess,” and “Carousel,” not to mention a few plays and the occasional opera, sold out Kodak Hall in 2015 for her previous appearance with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Tomorrow night, she returns to sing with the RPO, in the kind of program she does best: the songs of Irving Berlin, Richard Rodgers, the Gershwins, Stephen Sondheim, Bock and Harnick, and many others. The phrase “show tunes” doesn’t do justice to these classic Broadway songs; how about “American Lieder”? McDonald’s music director, Andy Einhorn, who recently conducted the Broadway revival of “Hello, Dolly!” with Bette Midler (you may have heard something about that), will lead the RPO. Audra McDonald performs with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra on Thursday, January 25, at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs Street. 8 p.m. $50-$130. 454-2100; rpo.org. — BY DAVID RAYMOND rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 13
R&B/ SOUL
Wesley Franklin, Gary Lamaar. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. thelittle.org/cafe. 8-10 p.m. REGGAE/JAM
MoChester. Abilene Bar
& Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9:30 p.m. $6.
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Animal Sounds. Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Ave. 727-8862. 8-10:30 p.m. $5. Back in Town. Shooters, 1226 Fairport Rd. Fairport. 385-9777. 8-11 p.m. $5. Blue Rootz, Barika. Funk ‘n Waffles, 204 N Water Street. 585-448-0354. 9:30 p.m. $10. Bobby & The 4 Seeds. Sticky Lips Pit BBQ City Music Hall, 625 Culver Rd. 8:30 p.m. Lakeshore at The Lip. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 585-292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 9:30 p.m. Featuring Jerry Falzone, Scott Regan, Chris Wilson, and Fred Vine. ROC GAME DEV: Showcase Party. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe
Ave. bugjar.com. 7 p.m. A display of locally made video games. Live music by bclikesyou, Little Paw, sbthree, and Hang on, Get Ready. $5-$7.
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POP-PUNK | IRON CHIC
While that header might read “pop-punk,” don’t fret. Long Island’s Iron Chic have nothing in common with the saccharine naivety that hangs over the current scene’s most popular bands. In fact, Iron Chic’s music aches and roars with the unmistakable weight of real-world emotional experience, and nowhere is this more evident than on its most recent record, 2017’s “You Can’t Stay Here.” Songs like “My Best Friend (Is a Nihilist)” and “Profane Geometry” are anthems tailor-made for when everyone is together, a little drunk off cheap beer, sweaty, and feeling existential — the way pop-punk should be. Iron Chic will play with The Emersons and On the Cinder on Friday, January 26, at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Avenue. 9 p.m. $10-$14. bugjar.com; ironchic.bandcamp.com. — BY ALEXANDER JONES
The Tombstone Hands & American Acid. Rosen Krown,
875 Monroe Ave. 270-5869. 9-11:45 p.m. $5. Tryst. Pineapple Jack’s, 485 Spencerport Rd. Gates. 2475225. trystband.com. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $5. Vinyl. 585 Rockin Burger Bar, 250 Pixley Road. 5852470079. 8:30-11:30 p.m. $5.
[ SUN., JANUARY 28 ] POP/ROCK B2. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. thelittle.org/cafe. 7-9 p.m.
Harbour, BOBS, 20something.
Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 8 p.m. $8-$10.
[ MON., JANUARY 29 ] ACOUSTIC/FOLK
Happy Hour with Stormy Valle. Record Archive, 33 1/3
Rockwood St. 244-1210. 5-8 p.m. CLASSICAL
Empire Film Music Ensemble. Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8 p.m.
The Music of Bernard Hermann. Kilbourn
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WORLD/ REGGAE | THE BUDDHAHOOD
After vowing to keep on keeping on after its leader, Tony Cavagnaro, died in 2007, world-beat masters The Buddhahood has been a band in flux, with some members coming and others going, thus augmenting the sound slightly. The band has since worked out the kinks and beefed up the reggae with some brassy funk. It now sounds as powerful as ever. This has them blowing hot. Tony made them cool. The Buddhahood plays Thaw 2018 on Friday, January 26, at Anthology, 336 East Avenue. 8:30 p.m. $10. anthologylive.com; facebook.com/buddhahoodmusic — BY FRANK DE BLASE
16 CITY WINTER GUIDE 2018
A HEARTY BUNCH [ INTRODUCTION ] BY JAKE CLAPP
Many people’s knee-jerk reaction when the temperatures dip into the below-freezing territory is to run inside and hibernate. And we’re not crazy; sometimes you should listen to your instincts — like during the closing days of 2017 when the cold threatened frostbite to exposed skin in less than 30 minutes. But that instant reaction to huddle indoors during the winter can mean we miss out on some real Western New York natural beauty and outdoor fun. In this year’s Winter Guide, we wanted to highlight things that would make you want to dig out that snow suit and take advantage of the region during the cold season. Just remember to dress in layers, drive a little more carefully, and practice your penguin walk for the icy sidewalks. Everyone loves sledding. Admit it, you do. But for some reason, adults tend to think they’ve outgrown it, or it never comes to mind as a way to spend a Saturday. Writer Amanda Fintak in her “grown-up’s guide to sledding,” on page 18, says “set your ego aside,” grab a Rubbermaid lid, and recapture some of that childhood winter nostalgia. A lot has already been said about the Finger Lakes region’s wine industry. But there’s an interesting detail that isn’t often discussed: The Finger Lakes region is one of only a few places in the world where ice wine can be produced organically. The region’s soil can grow hearty grapes, and Upstate winters get cold enough to freeze those grapes on the vine. Nicole VanDenBergh on page 20 writes more about that process and about Casa Larga’s annual ice wine festival. Maybe you’re itching to get out of the house, but not sure where to go. On page 24, Hassan Zaman highlights seven area parks to explore and lists what activities — like cross-country skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing — can be done there. Then on page 26, Rebecca Rafferty talks with Jeff Bleier, an award-winning regional ice sculptor, about his art and running the annual Caledonia Ice Festival, which takes place in February. And if you’re looking for more events to check out this season, we end this year’s Winter Guide with a round-up of 18 events for the first quarter of 2018. While we’re all addicted to Netflix and nice blankets, there’s a lot of fun to be had out there this winter. What makes you get out of the house during the Rochester winter? Let us know below this article online at rochestercitynewspaper.com.
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A GROWN-UP’S GUIDE TO SLEDDING [ RECREATION ] BY AMANDA FINTAK | PHOTOS BY RENÉE HEININGER
As an adult, it can be difficult to find the time for nostalgic, winter staples, like sledding. There is something so simple about racing down a frozen hill, uncontrollably giggling and forgetting about your obligations for a fleeting moment. Now that I’m older and wiser, but still a kid at heart, sledding makes
a long, bleak winter into something I’ve come to anticipate. I remember, one Christmas break years ago, I begged my dad to take me and my friends out sledding. He tied his oldfashioned, five-foot-long, wooden toboggan with red iron rails to the top of his old Buick
and we headed to Bullard Park in Albion. Inside the park is a steep hill with a rushing creek at the bottom. If you were a pro, like my friends and me, you knew how to not lose your sled: you had to take a sharp right before the old walnut tree. I’ve been chasing that thrill ever since.
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No matter your age, it’s still possible to catch those sledding thrills. But being all grown up, you’ll need to reconsider the gear you bring, the beverages you pack, and the hills you chose to bomb. Just set your ego aside and let the good times roll.
Sleds
Let’s be realistic, most adults without kids don’t have sleds sitting around. If you need to buy something (or improvise), remember, you’re not the size of an 8-year-old anymore. You’ll need something sturdier. If you’re on a budget, the easiest, most malleable object to grab is the lid to a Rubbermaid trash can. I’ve even used a twin-sized air mattress before. Just apply some cooking spray to the bottom of either DIY sleds and you’re good to go. You can also find $5 plastic saucers at any dollar store in town, and Wilson Hardware on the corner of Monroe and Canterbury has sled options. If you decide to splurge on something inflatable, make sure it’s made of PVC, so it doesn’t pop on the first run. Handles and a rope are crucial for the hike back up the hill. In my experience, it’s not much of a thrill with more than two people on a sled, but if you decide to go that route, multi-person sleds should have plastic on the bottom and foam on top. Treating those sleds with ski wax will give it less friction.
Warm fuzzies
The great thing about going sledding as an adult is the ability to sip on some spirits while reliving your childhood — and flying down a cold hill at 20 miles per hour. The Holy Grail of sledding cocktails, in my opinion, is a simple hot cider mixed with Maker’s Mark
Bourbon. But fill up that trusty Thermos with any number of warm drinks: mulled wine, spiced Irish coffee, Kahlua and hot chocolate, or buttered rum. Remember though, while booze makes you feel deceptively warmer, it actually drops your core temperature, so make sure you are keeping warm in other ways. Proper layering is key, and reliable winter gear is a must when spending a couple hours in below freezing weather. I’ve learned that water-resistant gloves go a long way while gripping to your sled for dear life, and snow pants or coveralls are crucial for keeping all that snow out and the heat in. And even with brand new boots, placing a plastic bag inside of them will keep your feet warm and dry.
The sweet spots Cobb’s Hill Park
There are two different major hills inside Cobb’s Hill Park, each with its own risk factors. The most frequented hill is at the top of the reservoir. If you’re night-sledding, the only way to access it is by climbing the hill from Monroe Avenue. Caution: you can pick up some serious speed here — I’ve slid past the utility building at the bottom and into the street. And watch out for a few handmade jumps that can seriously knock the wind out of you upon landing on your soon-to-be-sore ass.
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The other hill is located near the former School 1 on Norris Drive. It’s also doable after the sunsets, but if you’re a speed demon like me, this one doesn’t quite cut it. On a positive note, though, it’s easier and faster to hike up than on the main hill.
maybe even a full 360 — leaving you slightly discombobulated and possibly nauseous. This is a slope that’s definitely not for the inexperienced sledder, but definitely for thrill-seekers. Highland Park
Northampton Park
Northampton Park is located on Hubbell Road and Rt. 31 in Brockport. The park itself contains five trails, open all year around. On one side of the road is a downhill ski area operated by Swain, with rope towing. The sledding area can get crowded with kids on the weekends, but if you explore to the right of the hill, there’s a small, tree-lined trail. It can be dangerous, but it’s more fun than dodging toddlers. The bottom of the summit tends to fill with water if there was a mid-winter melt, so — coming from personal experience — roll off the sled before reaching the scummy pond. Black Creek Park
In 8th grade, my best friend broke her leg on this hill. I know there are bigger hills, but this one is definitely the fastest. If you turn into the Union Street entrance and park at the Woodside Lodge, you will see a massive slope to the left. At the pinnacle of this hill, gravity takes hold like a rollercoaster about to freefall. You’ll pick up speed and physics will take over, resulting in 180 degrees spins,
If you park at the top of the reservoir, you can see a literal bowl in the landscape. I wouldn’t define this area as much of a hill; it’s more like a demolition sledding derby. Kids and adults alike are speeding down the inclines from three sides, with a variety of pine trees scattered about — sledding there is more like a level of “Crash Bandicoot.” If that’s not your thing, scoot on down to the amphitheater. The hills there are more kid-friendly, with a slower pace and fewer obstacles. Perinton Community Center
Much like Black Creek Park, there is one impressive hill that will appeal to sledders over the age of 10. The younger kids can utilize the gentler slope beside the main hill — although, I did notice some busted sleds at the bottom; I’m curious if I didn’t take the right descending lane. I have only experienced this hill once, due to the long climb back to the top. I wouldn’t recommend buzzed sledding here, either, since it’s the most populated hill in Fairport.
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Rochesterians love to incorporate wine into any season. Wine slushies are a centerpiece of the Lilac Festival, and local companies make it easy to plan robust winery tours in the fall. The frigid winter months, those bring a thick, sweet dessert wine known as ice wine. Ice wine is a highly concentrated dessert wine known for its sweet flavor and syrupy mouthfeel. The first recorded
ice wine harvest occurred in 19th century Germany, and by the 1960’s, “Eiswein” harvests became increasingly common and eventually migrated west. While the Finger Lakes region is already lauded for producing quality wines, it is especially well-positioned to produce ice wine. The region’s rich soil grows hearty grapes, and Upstate winters get cold enough to freeze those grapes on the vine. When harvested
and processed, these thick, frozen grapes produce the stickiest and sweetest natural ice wines. Winemakers in other regions can artificially mimic the process, but the Finger Lakes area is one of only a few places in the world that it happens organically. The ice wine trademark is that grapes are left on the vine to freeze before being pressed. Regular harvest grapes are typically picked in the fall between the middle of September and the beginning of November. According to Matt Cassavaugh, head winemaker at Casa Larga Vineyards, this is when he identifies his best ice wine grapes. “We select some of our nicest, healthiest fruit and designate them to stay on the vine until we get the proper picking conditions,” Cassavaugh says. Heartier grapes, says Steve DiFrancesco, the winemaker at Glenora Wine Cellars, produce the best ice wines — Vidal, Riesling, and Cabernet Franc grapes are his preferred varieties. The timing of an ice wine harvest is often determined by Mother Nature. Casa Larga uses 18 degrees Fahrenheit as its benchmark temperature for an ice wine harvest, while Glenora harvests ice wine grapes at 13 degrees Fahrenheit. This allows the grapes to freeze completely solid and remain that way throughout the entire pressing process. “If grapes thaw during pressing, some of the sweetness is lost,” DiFrancesco says. A completely frozen grape yields the rich caramel flavor that ice wine connoisseurs expect. While a similar end product can be made with grapes that are frozen after picking, the term “ice wine” has been reserved for wines that were produced in the traditional method, from grapes that were naturally frozen on the vine. Casa Larga’s ice wine series is called “Fiori Delle Stelle,” or “flower of the stars,” for the cold, clear nights on which the winery harvests its ice wine grapes. Glenora produced its most recent batch of natural ice wine in 2013, but that hasn’t stopped them from producing what DiFrancesco calls “cryogenic” ice wine. These grapes are picked during the normal harvest and are cryogenically frozen before pressing. The process is more artificial, but “the end result is cleaner and more technically perfect,” DiFrancesco says. Not to be confused with the naturallymade product, these wines are labeled as “iced wine.” This helps regulate pricing, as DiFrancesco says that organically-made ice wine can be sold at a higher price than its artificial counterpart. While local temperatures and soil conditions may be favorable, the arduous
pressing process makes ice wine a rare delicacy. Out of hundreds of Finger Lakes wineries, only a few produce ice wine. Casa Larga uses a special presser that removes excess water from the process. Less water content means quality ice wines with a signature fruity-thick taste. “The hallmark of ice wine is concentration,” Cassavaugh says. “Concentrated sugars, acidity, flavors, and aromas create a precision and focus that really demonstrate the true qualities of a grape.”
Locally made ice wines can be purchased at area liquor stores such as Lisa’s Liquor Barn, Marketview Liquor, and Century Liquor; as well as on winery websites and in person at tasting rooms. In addition to Casa Larga and Glenora, other area wineries that produce this delicacy include Inspire Moore (197 Main Street, Naples); Knapp Winery (2770 County Road 128, Romulus); and Standing Stone Vineyards (9934 NY-414, Hector). Casa Larga makes a full celebration
out of the ice wine season. Since 1998, the vineyard has held an annual ice wine festival to celebrate the harvest and its product. Over the years, the festival has expanded to include a culinary component and a myriad of other offerings including seminars; wine and craft beer tastings; an ice wine luge; and horse-drawn carriage rides. This year, the New York Ice Wine & Culinary Festival will take place on Saturday, February 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at
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If you wear sneakers outdoors between October and March, this list is for you. If your tires aren't the nicest thing on your car, this list is for you. If your snow shovel wasn't inveted by a NASA engineer from Minnesota, this list is for you. If your snow scraper is still in the back of your ex's car, this list is for you. If you find yourself relating to our failed winter warrior (our model, Sean McVay, is one hell-of-an outdoorsman) then maybe it's time to either figure out how to operate in this climate or to move.
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You may have seen the meme of “Star Wars” characters under a heavy Hoth snowfall quipping, “Going to Wegmans. Need anything?” It’s true that the Upstate New York climate can be fickle in how it participates in the changing of the seasons — sometimes it feels like all we get is winter and construction season. Both can be equally oppressive and fraught with their share of detours. While Upstate winter can be windy and harsh, an attraction of Rochester is its versatility, with outdoor activities to enjoy in the summer and the winter alike. Whatever your seasonal preference, Monroe County and the surrounding area has a diversity of parks at which to find your center this winter and beyond. Here are seven parks to explore this winter, free of admission, and what activities can best be done there. Unless otherwise noted, you can find more information about these parks at monroecounty.gov/parks or by calling 753-7275.
Ellison Park
Ellison Park (395 Rich’s Dugway) resides east of downtown, emptying out from Atlantic Avenue. It’s a popular spot for group activities, with its mainly flat areas, lodges for rent, and two designated hills for sledding. Its sprawling lawns, gradual hills, and wooded patches make it a fortuitous spot for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The quarry is a comely pointof-interest for morning walks, and an ice skating rink is located off Blossom Road (though visitors must bring their own skates). The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Powder Mills Park
Splayed in between Bushnell’s Basin and Eastview Mall, Powder Mills Park (154 Park Road, Pittsford) is located southeast of downtown Rochester. Its diverse and coarsely wooded topography could have you busy exploring a full weekend on snowshoes or cross-country skis. The bunny slope is an opportune spot to find footing as a novice snowboarder or downhill skier, and its several inclines and lodges for rent make it ideal for family tobogganing and group gettogethers. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Hope Cemetery could include your visit to the park in a longer itinerary, or give you a chance to explore the 19th Ward and PLEX neighborhoods. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park (1 Letchworth State Park, Castile), just around an hour southwest of Rochester by car, is a bucolic option on weekends when you’re longing for respite from urban slosh. This state park is the largest on this list. Its geological features are plentiful, frozen waterfalls are grand, and
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Durand Eastman Park (570 Lake Shore Boulevard), northeast of downtown, is at the shores of Lake Ontario. Its beaches are a comely location to enjoy serene winter sunrises and sunsets, ornamenting a frozen waterscape. There are cross-country ski paths carved out, and the beaches could be traversed on snowshoes. The rugged among us might elect to join the group of riders surfing Lake Ontario on sharp winter mornings. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
ponds are free to ice fish. Cabins are for rent, and robust transcendental scenery makes it an appropriate landscape for sojourns to work on creative projects and ruminate on snowy hikes. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 493-3600; letchworthpark.com.
Mendon Ponds Park
Mendon Ponds Park (95 Douglas Road, Honeoye Falls), southeast of downtown — between Clover Street and Pittsford-Mendon Center Road — offers a varied landscape, often coveted for its glacially created geological features, like Devil’s Bathtub, and the East Esker Trail. It’s the largest park in the Monroe Country system, featuring 2,500 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and ponds. Shelters and lodges are for rent year-round. Snowshoeing is welcome, and groomed trails are available for cross-country skiing. There are two designated hills for tobogganing as well. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Genesee Valley Park (1000 East River Road), southwest of center city, features the mighty Genesee River. This spot offers a rustic element to your lifestyle without having to leave city limits; a sturdy location to stretch your legs on a lunch break. Its indoor ice arena hosts ice skating, hockey leagues, and other special events. Its proximity to Mount
Braddock Bay Park (199 East Manitou Road) — northwest of Rochester — is located on the Lake Ontario shoreline, and is an ecological hotspot for birds migrating in the spring, making it an opportune park for birdwatching. Its boardwalk to the bay and observation platform offer excellent views and photo opportunities towards the flora, fauna, and horizon of the neighboring lake from which the bay pools. Its five ponds are available for fishing and hiking trails are available. Canoe and kayak launches are also available by the marina property. The park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. greeceny. gov/braddock-bay-park; 225-2000.
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carving competitions in Pennsylvania, and he began to develop his unexpected enthusiasm into an art. “The brunch pieces were a little more solid, bulky, thick — something that’s gonna last indoors in the warmth for six to 10 hours,” he says. “A competition piece is thin, delicate, fragile, and it’s all about balance and outline. It only needs to last for 10 minutes after being judged. Then it can fall down and break and it doesn’t matter, ’cause they’ve judged the piece. Pushing it to the limit is what you want to do in a competition.” One of the works he’s most proud of creating is a sculpture of a motorcyclist doing the “Superman” stunt (where the rider holds the handlebars while kicking their legs straight behind them). Other dynamic creations, viewable on the “ice gallery” page of the inn’s website, include a bucking horse and rider, and a stag beneath an owl in flight — the antlers and outstretched feathers of the latter sculpture truly showcase the level of delicate detail an artist can eke from the ice.
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The phrase “ice sculpture” brings to mind, at least to my mind, two distinct pictures: Graceful tabletop centerpieces in elegant settings, slowly losing form as they equalize with room temperature, and archaic visions of frozen chips flying as an artisan chops away at a block with a chainsaw. Ice sculpting tools have become much more specialized, says Jeff Bleier, an award-winning regional ice sculptor. And the practice is a competitive, niche art-sport that can bring top sculptors all the way to the Winter Olympics. Bleier is owner-chef of the Caledonia Village Inn, which hosts the annual 26 CITY WINTER GUIDE 2018
Caledonia Ice Festival in celebration of the craft. The merry, mid-winter party — the seventh edition is scheduled for February 25 — is also held to help the community stave off the seasonal doldrums. Bleier speaks with a jovial, easy-going tone as he explains that he sort of stumbled upon ice sculpting in the mid-1980’s, when he was attending Monroe Community College for commercial art and working as a cook at the Hilton Hotel on Jefferson Road. In addition to running the kitchen, the chef at the time would create an ice carving for every Sunday brunch. The chef “ended up breaking his leg, and they needed someone to fill in,” Bleier says. “So I’m like, ‘Yeah, sure. I’ll give that a shot.’ That’s how it all started — carving for Sunday brunches.” Before long, Bleier met some other ice crafters and began traveling to national ice
The contemporary tools of the trade have come a long way, Bleier says, and now include die grinder bits and rasp bits, which enable the carver to create fine details, and different flows and symmetry into the ice. Each sculpture begins with a sketch, Bleier says, “then you expand the block by taking it apart, moving some pieces, and welding it back together with a fusing technique.” This is achieved by using heated aluminum flats that weld pieces of the ice together, Bleier says. “It just holds — the temperatures have to be right, sometimes you have to hit it with dry ice.” Bleier in the late-90’s began competing in the World Ice Art Championships, held annually in Fairbanks, Alaska. At the sixday competition, teams of four artists create a work from 12 four-foot-square blocks of ice, some finished pieces reaching 25 feet in height. Bleier’s team took second place in the championships a few of times, including in
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2002, which earned him a spot at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. “The guy who had taken first was already qualified for the Olympics, so the seat went to second place,” Bleier says. He chose his brother as his partner, and their sculpture of Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” earned them 10th place. Bleier and his wife Lisa bought the Caledonia Village Inn nine years ago this April. “With owning the restaurant, it’s hard to get away and compete anymore, to get up to Alaska,” he says. “It’s almost a full two weeks with travel, competing, awards, and all that. So it’s a lot of time for me to take off when we started the restaurant.” Bummed and missing the thrill of competing, Bleier started the Caledonia Ice Festival, which he hosts in the back lot of the inn each winter. During the afternoon and into the evening he works at shaping a massive sculpture while visitors take in live music, kids’ games, and can purchase food and drinks from regional vendors. It’s grown over the years to include bonfires, an outdoor ice bar, and photo booths. This year’s fest has a “Flintstones” theme, and Bleier says he’s planning a sculpture in the shape of Fred sliding down his brontosauruscrane’s tail as he’s leaving work. There’ll also be “Bedrock bowling” and other themed kids’ games, themed food, and an ice “shot luge” bourbon tasting. The organizers are hoping for a cloudy day on the 25th, but not so cold that the community stays in — the success of the event is a delicate balance between the sun staying hidden and the people coming out. “There’s just two things you get out of ice carving: Photos and memories,” Bleier says with a chuckle. “It’s not a lasting art. But yeah, it’s been a hobby that’s carried me through in the artistic thing, and given me the ability to create eye-pleasing sculptures that people enjoy and are fascinated by. And then boom! The sun comes out.”
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18 FOR 2018 EVENTS WORTH BRAVING THE COLD FOR THIS WINTER [ PREVIEW ] BY KURT INDOVINA
The Rochester winter can be a brooding time of year that can occasionally feel a little hopless. Sure, you can stay inside in your own private hibernation — until the inevitable sense of cabin fever sinks in. So we’re here to fight that hermit-like temptation with a list of 18 events worth braving the weather for in the first quarter of 2018. Did we miss something you find especially enticing? Add it to the comments section of this article at rochestercitynewspaper.com.
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COMEDY | Sebastian Maniscalco
Sebastian Maniscalco is something of an American success story. Born to Italian immigrants, the Chicago native got his start by moving to Los Angeles, where he began doing stand-up at open mics in bars and bowling alleys while hustling a day job. He worked his way into regular gigs and eventually landed on Comedy Central Presents, which then led him to a list of television gigs on shows hosted by Vince Vaughn, Jay Leno, and Jimmy Fallon, to name a few. Maniscalco will perform Thursday, January 25, and Friday, January 26, at the Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street. 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Friday. $42.75-$62.75. 222-5000; rbtl.org.
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FILM | ‘Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India’
Back in 2014, the George Eastman Museum acquired 775 Indian film prints that were discovered in an abandoned multiplex in Southern California. Since November, the Dryden Theatre has been screening a selection of those films. “Lagaan” is considered one of the biggest sensations of modern Indian cinema — an epic tale of love and power (and sports!) set in a small village under British occupation. “Lagaan” screens Thursday, January 25, at the Dryden Theatre, 900 East Avenue. 7:30 p.m. $10 nonmembers; $7 members; $5 students. 327-4800; eastman.org/dryden-theatre.
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MUSIC | THAW X 2018
THAW is an annual celebration of the life, music, and birthday of the late, great Tony Cavagnaro, one of the original members of The Buddahood. This is the 10th 28 CITY WINTER GUIDE 2018
and final THAW concert, but The Buddahood, along with many of its friends, is leaving it with a packed lineup. Other acts include Bombshell Belly Dance, Jeffery Woody Woodruff, Addison Heffernan, and a lot more. All the proceeds go to the “Tony Cavagnaro Young Musician’s Scholarship Fund” to benefit Hochstein School of Music & Dance. THAW X takes place Friday, January 26, at Anthology, 336 East Avenue. 8:30 p.m. $10. 484-1964; anthologylive.com.
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THEATER | ‘Anything Goes’
Skip the cold and take a trip on the SS American. The 1934 musical follows Billy Crocker, a young Wall Street broker who falls in love with a mysterious girl named Hope. When he sees her forced onto a boat heading from London to America, he boards the boat to save her, only to find out she’s an English heiress on the run. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. “Anything Goes” will be onstage Friday, January 26, through Sunday, January 28, at Roberts Cultural Life Center, 2301 Westside Drive. 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday. $17-$23. 594-1008; roberts.edu.
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MUSIC | ‘Winter Sing’
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will accompany a community chorus in a reading of the Brahms Requiem. The deadline to apply to participate passed in November, but it’s free to come by and watch. It’ll be directed by William Weinert, director of the EastmanRochester Chorus. “Winter Sing” takes place Saturday, January 27, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs Street. 1 p.m. Free. 454-7311; rpo.org.
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THEATER | ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’
“Always be closing,” Alec Baldwin viciously repeated in his iconic role as a real estate salesman in the 1992 to film adaptation of “Glengarry Glen Ross.” In this case, Blackfriars Theatre is opening its 2018 with a rendition of David Mamet’s Tony-winning dark comedy about cutthroat real estate salesmen. ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ takes place February 2 through February 18 at Blackfriars Theatre, 795 East Main Street. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. $28.50-$36.50. 4541260; blackfriars.org.
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ART | ‘No Soil Better’
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’s birth, the Rochester Contemporary Art Center is featuring work that reflects on how Douglass has been memorialized and the importance of his legacy today. The exhibit will display new pieces by a diverse group of emerging and established artists. ‘No Soil Better’ will be on display February 2 through March 18 at Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Avenue. Opening reception Friday, February 2, 6 p.m. $2. 461-2222; rochestercontemporary.org.
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KIDS THEATER | ‘The Gingerbread Man’
RAPA Theatre opens its 2018 with the tale of that brash gingerbread cookie that leaps from the oven and taunts a young girl to catch him. In her attempt to do so, she finds herself on adventure involving a karate-kicking donkey and a fashionable skunk. Directed by Adele Fico. “The Gingerbread Man” will be on stage
February 3 through February 11 at the Kodak Center, 200 West Ridge Road. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays; 2 p.m. on Sundays; 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. A sensory-friendly performance will be held 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 4. $10-$20. 2540073; rapatheatre.org.
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THEATER | ‘On Your Feet!’
The Broadway musical “On Your Feet!” follows the lives and music of husbandand-wife team Gloria and Emilio Estefan, who combined have won 26 Grammy Awards. The jukebox musical is now on its first US tour, with a stop in Rochester. “On Your Feet!” will be on stage February 6 through February 11 at the Rochester Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. $38-$78. 222-5000; rochestertheatre.org.
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KIDS | Royal Ball Weekend
It’s not every winter you get to attend an event as royal as this one. Dress in your most regal attire and meet Her Majesty, the Queen of Play. The weekend will be full of dancing, lively music, quests to fulfill, and the chance to be knighted by the queen herself. The Royal Ball Weekend takes place February 10 and February 11 at The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Normal museum admission ($15 ages 2 and up). 263-2700; museumofplay.org.
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MUSIC | Tiempo Libre
Tiempo Libre is bringing the warmth of the Caribbean to Nazareth College with its dance-inducing mix of Latin Jazz and Cuban-influenced music. The Miami-based ensemble has been featured on “The Tonight Show,” “Live from Lincoln Center,” and “Dancing with the Stars.” Tiempo Libre performs February 10 at Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Avenue. 8 p.m. $25-$35. 389-2170; naz.edu.
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SPECIAL EVENT | Polar Plunge
Winter is no obstacle in this courageous feat. Plunge into the winter waters to show support and raise money for the Special Olympics. The plunge takes place Sunday, February 11, at Ontario Beach Park, 4799 Lake Avenue. Registration at 9 a.m. Plunge at noon. 5867400; polarplunge.net.
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THEATER | Bronze Collective Theatre Fest
In its 4th year, the Bronze Collective Theatre Fest is a week-long celebration and display of local African-American and African Diasporic artists and producers. They’ll be a variety of spoken word, theater, storytelling, and more. The festival takes place February 12 through February 18 at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Avenue. Nightly at 7:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. on Sunday. facebook.com/rochesterbronzecollective; muccc.org.
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THEATER | ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’
Eddie Money’s claim to fame is a tale to tell, and what better representation then through the medium that took him to stardom: music. “Two Tickets to Paradise” is premiering in Rochester and will be narrated by none other than Money himself. “Two Tickets to Paradise” will be on stage February 14 through February 18 at the Kodak Center, 200 West Ridge Road. Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. on Sunday. $34.50-$59.50. 254-0073; rapatheatre.org.
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MUSIC | Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator is a force to be reckoned with. He came onto the hip-hop scene with an aggressive sensibility and a humorous grit few of his contemporaries could come close to. Vince Staples also performs on this bill. Tyler, the Creator performs February 21 at the Main Street Armory, 900 East Main Street. 7:30 p.m. $39.50-$105. 232-3221; mainstreetarmory.com.
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SPECIAL EVENT | The Happiest Hour
Nothing warms the heart in the bitter cold quite like booze and a little child-like fun. Play with a purpose at the Happiest Hour, a 21-and-older, after-hours fundraiser to support the Museum of Play. The Happiest Hour takes place Wednesday, March 7, at The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square. 5:30-9:30 p.m. $15. 263-2700; museumofplay.org.
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THEATER | Miss Richfield 1981’s ‘Born Again’
Miss Richfield 1981 is a national treasure among the drag community, and has been referenced as the root of inspiration for Rochester’s own Mrs. Kasha Davis. She’s bringing her new show, “Born Again,” an off-kilter combination of interactive theatrics and improv comedy about finding a new religion to bring our divided nation together, to Rochester. “Born Again” will be onstage April 6 and April 7 at the Kodak Center, 200 West Ridge Road. 8 p.m. $35-$60. 254-0073; rapatheatre.org.
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MUSIC | Anthrax
If the winter isn’t over by the time Anthrax takes the stage at The Dome Arena, then Mother Nature is going to get a fist full of metal. This is a pretty savage lineup: Anthrax will be sharing the stage with Killswitch Engage and Havok Anthrax performs March 2 at The Dome Arena, 2695 East Henrietta Road. 7 p.m. $30-$250. 334-4000; therocdome.com.
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Arts & Performance Art Exhibits
Mike Bova $10-$15. 448-0354. rochester.funknwaffles.com. Faizon Love. 7:30 p.m. Comedy at the Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd Thurs.-Sat. Jan. 25-27, 7:30 p.m. Additional 10 p.m. shows Fri. & Sat carlsoncomedy.com.
[ OPENING ] Axom Gallery, 176 Anderson Ave., 2nd floor. LIKE A KISS. Through Feb. 24. Opening reception Fri., Jan. 26, 6-9 p.m. Multimedia by Tina Starr. 2326030 x23. axomgallery.com.
Focus Theaters Student Graduation Show. 8-10 p.m. Focus Theater, 390 South Avenue, Suite C 585-2176170. focustheater.us.
Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. Oxford Gallery Exhibition. Through Mar. 3. Artists’ reception, Sat., Feb. 3, 5:30 p.m. Paintings by g. a. Sheller, Jim Strohmeier, and Todd Chalk. oxfordgallery.com. RIT Bevier Gallery, 90 Lomb Memorial Dr., Booth Building 7A. Start Here: Rochester Regional Middle and High School Art Exhibition. Through Feb. 10. Opening reception Fri. Jan. 26, 5-7 p.m. Featuring work from High School and Middle School students in the Greater Rochester region. cias. rit.edu/bevier-gallery. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. All Natural. Through Feb. 18. A display of nature and landscape by Peter Blackwood. 546-8400. episcopalseniorlife.org. Davison Gallery, Cultural Life Center, Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr. Landscape. Through Feb. 15. Art by Constance Mauro and Judy Gohringer. 594-6442. Flower City Arts Center, 713 Monroe Ave. Where Turkeys Go to Die. Through Feb. 25. Photographs by David Corbin. 244-1730. rochesterarts.org. Gallery 384, 384 East Ave. Winsome Winter Wishes. Through Jan. 28. Art by Wendy Menzie, Margaret Miyake, and more. Gallery Q, 100 College Ave. Take the Long Way Home. Through Jan. 25. Work by Nancy Topolski and Allen C. Topolski. GO ART! Seymour Place, 201 E Main St. Batavia. Light over Dark: The Art of Sean Madden. Through Mar. 3. 343-9313. ghallock@goart.org. goart. org.; Cabel and Zen. Through Feb. 3, 2018. An exhibit of Photography and Illustration by Jim Burns. 343-9313. ghallock@goart.org. goart.org. International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Vanishing Horizon. Through Jan. 31. Watercolors by Arno Arrak. internationalartacquisitions.com. Lumiere Photo, 100 College Ave. You Want it Darker. Through Jan. 31. Works by JFK/AJVK and Sasha Rose Herbert. 461-4447. Main Street Arts, 20 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Dream State. Through Feb. 16. Opening reception Jan. 27, 4-7 p.m. Paintings, sculpture, and photography by Matt Duquette, Bill Finger, Carrianne Hendrickson, and Lin Price. 315-462-0210. mainstreetartsgallery.com.
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TECH | ROC GAME DEV SHOWCASE PARTY Too few Rochesterians know that there’s a growing video game industry right here in town. Not only are we the home of game developer company Workinman Interactive and its sub-studio BreadMachine, Rochester also has a community of indie developers known as ROC Game Dev. On Saturday, January 27, members of this collective will showcase some of Rochester’s home-grown games at Bug Jar. Imaginary Monsters (AKA Peter Lazarski) will let the audience try out its spooky retro platformer “Halloween Forever” as well as its new game “Abyxsis”; bclikesyou will showcase his most recent release “A Small Robot Story”; David Kilmer will show off “Deuternopia”; and Neon Deity Games from Buffalo will be present as well. BreadMachine will also unveil its new unreleased game. The event will also feature live chiptune music from bclikesyou, Little Paw, SBthree, and Hang On, Get Ready. The ROC Game Dev Showcase Party will take place Saturday, January 27, at Bug Jar (219 Monroe Avenue). Game showcase starts at 7 p.m., tunes are at 9 p.m. $5-$7. 4542966; bugjar.com; rocgamedev.com. — BY KURT INDOVINA
Sebastian Maniscalco. 7:30-9 p.m. Rochester Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. $42.75-$278. 800745-3000. mail@rbtl.org. sebastianlive.com. [ SUN., JANUARY 28 ]
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FILM | ‘TELL THEM WE ARE RISING’
Focus Theater Drop In, Tune Up Improv Workshop. 7-9 p.m. Focus Theater, 390 South Avenue, Suite C Improvisors perform scenes while receiving notes from an alternating panel of veteran improv teachers. Spectators welcomed $5. 2176170. focustheater.us. [ TUE., JANUARY 30 ]
Through archival footage and interviews with scholars and historians, Emmy-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson’s “Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities” explores the transformative role that HBCUs played in creating space and opportunity for black students and promoting pride and self-determination in the black community.
Backdraft II: Laughdraft. 8-11 p.m Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 902-2010. thefirehousesaloon.com.
A free screening of “Tell Them We Are Rising” will be held Monday, January 29, at The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue, as part of WXXI’s Indie Lens Pop-Up Series in partnership with the Rochester Association of Black Journalists. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with Nate Brown Jr. and Kevin Hicks, and moderated by Simeon Banister. 258-0400; thelittle.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Dance Events [ MON., JANUARY 29 ] International Folk Dance Club of Rochester. 7:30-10 p.m. JCC of Greater Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Avenue Located in JCC’s Dance Studio. Circle line couple dances from around the world. Beginners welcome $7-$8. 315-926-5652. jccrochester.org.
Theater My Sister’s Gallery at the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. Rochester Favorites. Through March 4. A display of Rochester region photography by Sheridan Vincent. 546-8439. episcopalseniorlife.org. NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr. Ellen Mansfield Retrospective. Through Feb. 24. Opening reception Feb. 9, 5-7 p.m. Artwork by Ellen Mansfield. The Owl House, 75 Marshall St. Aura and Stock. Through Feb. 26. Art by Rebecca Aloisio. 3602920. owlhouserochester.com. Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery, Genesee Community College, One College Rd. The Chromatic Nude. Through Feb. 16. Opening reception Thurs. Jan 25, 12:30 p.m. Paintings by Michael Price. genesee.edu/gallery. Whitman Works Co., 1826 Penfield Road. Penfield. Radiance: Luminaries by Mark Groaning. Through Jan. 31. Works by multi-media artist Mark Groaning focused on his Luminaries collection. 7479999. whitmanworks.com.
Call for Participants [ WED., JANUARY 24 ] Geva Theatre Wants Local Writers. Jan. 24-31. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Plays must be submitted Jan. 31 gevatheatre. submittable.com. [ MON., JANUARY 29 ] Sing with the Rochester Oratorio Society. 6:30-9 p.m Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave 4732234. rossings.org.
Art Events [ WED., JANUARY 24 ] Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters 2018 Art Show. Through Feb. 1. Barnes & Noble, 3349 Monroe Ave. Through Feb. 1. Features 75 paintings created by artist members in the Greater Rochester 586-6020. gvpap.com.
Comedy [ THU., JANUARY 25 ] The Big & Tall Comedy Tour. 9-10:30 p.m. Funk ‘n Waffles, 204 N Water Street Hosted by David Abdoch. Features Ernesto “Big Ern” Galano and
Maid Julie. Jan. 24-27, 7:309:30 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 28, 2-4 p.m. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Through Jan. 27. Wed.Sat. Jan. 24-27, 7:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 28, 2 p.m. Presented by Grey Noise Theatre Co $7$10. greynoisetheatre.org. Anything Goes. Through Jan. 28. Hale Auditorium, Roberts Cultural Life Center, Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr Through Jan. 28. Fri. & Sat. Jan. 26, 27, 7:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 28, 2 p.m. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter $17-$23. 594-1008. Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End. Jan. 25-Feb. 18. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Opens Sat., Jan. 28. Closes Sun., Feb. 18 232-4382. gevatheatre.org. Foggerty’s Fairy. Fridays, 8-10:30 p.m., Saturdays, 8-10:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2-4:30 p.m Salem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner St Through Feb. 4. Fri. & Sat. continues on page 34
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MUSEUM | ‘GENOME: UNLOCKING LIFE’S CODE’ People have always told me I look just like my mother. No offense to her (she takes none), but I just don’t see it. But the genetics are definitely there. That’s part of the focus of “Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code,” a new exhibit opening this week at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. The exhibit takes a closer look at the components that make up every living thing in the universe — and how they separate us from everything else. Your genome not only allows you to see where you came from, but scientists now know it can be a roadmap to your future — especially when it comes to your health. Explore how the tiny code inside all of us maps out diversity, extinction, and more. The exhibit opens Friday, January 26. RMSC (657 East Avenue) is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors and college students (with ID) and $12 for kids ages 3 to 18. Children under 3 are free. 271-4320; rmsc.org. — BY KATHY LALUK rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 31
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Wendell Castle, photographed in 2016, seated in a chair of his creation and holding a scale model of another work. FILE PHOTO
A monumental life Wendell Castle, 1932-2018 [ TRIBUTE ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Beloved sculptor, mentor, and friend Wendell Castle died on Saturday, January 20, at his Scottsville home after a battle with leukemia. He was 85 years old. Through his more than 50-year career Castle elevated furniture to a fine art, and while his innovative sculptures earned him international renown, he remained dedicated to Rochester and supportive of its cultural scene. 32 CITY JANUARY 24 - 30, 2018
Castle was a gentle person. He spoke in a measured and thoughtful manner imbued with enthusiasm and curiosity. He was always ready to offer advice to young artists, and was active in his studio until recently. Just weeks ago Castle’s latest exhibition, “Wendell Castle Remastered,” closed at the Memorial Art Gallery. The show featured his newest monumental art furniture pieces, which were created with the aid of a robot, as well as a sampling of Castle’s historically important work. CITY ran a cover feature on Castle in 2016 as he prepared for that exhibition, accompanied by a short film that explores his artistic philosophy and studio
practice. Both are available online at rochestercitynewspaper.com. We asked some of Wendell’s friends and colleagues to share their thoughts on the man and his work. An extended version is online, and you can share your thoughts in the comments below the article. “Rochester knew what it had in Wendell Castle from the start, and when the world beyond Western New York caught on it only enhanced the artist’s reputation back home. Wendell moved to Rochester for a teaching position at RIT; the Memorial Art Gallery was the first museum to acquire his art and to honor him with a solo exhibition.
Recognition in New York City, London, Paris, points further east, and by major museums throughout the world, earned Wendell the status of a leader of the international art world. “A number of artists may be described as great, but only the rarest can be credited with having established a new type or category of art. Wendell gave us art furniture, which is to say furniture that barely functions because of its sculptural properties. This idea and material reality opened up a new space in between sculpture and furniture and also beyond either one of those categories, and furthermore beyond the distinctions of fine art and design. This space is where Wendell will live forever. It is a unique space, unique even after the many artists influenced by Wendell have followed in his tracks. Wendell convincingly and successfully challenged received ideas about art, its parameters and limitations. He made his mark on the definition of the word. “Wendell was intimately connected with this community. After I arrived in Rochester in September 2014, I attended my first Memorial Art Gallery opening. I was at the bar, waiting for a drink, and next to me was this magnetic person. What a look! So captivating, curious. ‘My name is Jonathan Binstock. I’m the new director here. Who are you?’ I asked. ‘I’m Wendell Castle,’ was his response. ‘No shit!!’ I thought it. I didn’t say it. I’m definitely in the right place! Wendell Castle, at the MAG opening! It turns out he attended almost every MAG opening. And when I went to openings elsewhere in town, for example for his friend Robert Marx, but also many others, there Wendell would be. He attended everything. He loved a party. He was out there, present, connected, supportive, generous, engaged with the people who make up this city’s art world. “Wendell would often describe himself as a farm boy from Kansas. He definitely had his feet on the ground. He was rooted, straight ahead, open, and friendly. He was also paradoxically modest for how extraordinarily cool and achieved he was. And he was simultaneously a dreamer. He would contemplate, imagine, envision, and create something we had never seen or imagined before. How rare is the man with his head above the clouds and his feet on the ground.” Jonathan P. Binstock, Memorial Art Gallery Director
“Wendell did groundbreaking work in several mediums and styles, but his major contribution was to take wood, which had been angled and squared into functional forms for centuries, and bring it back to its organic roots by creating gorgeously flowing, laminated, tree-like works that transcend the category of craft.” Ron Netsky, Nazareth College Professor of Art and CITY contributor “Wendell Castle has been a part of the Museum of Arts and Design community since our earliest days as an institution (then the Museum of Contemporary Crafts), which coincided with Castle’s emergence as an artist. He was a pioneer of American studio furniture and a constant innovator, who strived to stay ahead of the curve by integrating new technologies into his sculptural practice. My memories of working with him are fond and highlighted by his enthusiasm, generosity, and kindness. He will be missed.” Samantha De Tillio, Assistant Curator, Museum of Arts and Design “I had the pleasure of first visiting Wendell’s Scottsville studio in late 2010, in association with the Wilsonart Chair Design competition at RIT for which he and I were fellow jurors. Although we had met and spoken many times before at museum and gallery openings, where Wendell’s distinctive eye for design came across in his natty suits and colorful eyeglasses, it was a privilege to see him in his true element — at
“Catching the artist at work was an inspiring sight that remains etched in my memory; it was this type of experimentation with atypical woodworking tools, such as the chainsaw and other industrial tools, that distinguished him from traditional furniture makers early in his career. Wendell proceeded to take our small group on a tour, pointing out works in various stages of completion by studio assistants under his watchful eye. It made me think of an Old Masters Studio, a notion that would take shape several years later as the solo exhibition “Wendell Castle Remastered” at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, and subsequently the Memorial Art Gallery. “The decision to mount a solo exhibition on Wendell Castle warranted a second studio visit, accompanied by my colleague Samantha De Tillio, in early 2015. Amazing, new work had developed from his foray into digital fabrication with the addition of a CNC-milling robot, dubbed Mr. Chips, to his studio in 2011, and we wanted to document his new process for the exhibition catalogue. “The excitement with which Wendell led us to Mr. Chips was palpable. In some ways it was a change from his former method of production, but as always his designs started with putting a pencil to paper. What it did afford him was the ability to realize more complex designs on a larger scale with greater precision, which translated as bigger, more volumetric pieces with hollowed out interior spaces that
Wendell Castle in his Scottsville studio. FILE PHOTO
a form that that originated in his imagination. I like to think that in a sense technology finally caught up with Wendell Castle.” Ronald T. Labaco, Independent Curator, former Marcia Docter Senior Curator at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York, and curator of the exhibition “Wendell Castle Remastered”
Detail of one of Castle’s art furniture models, on view at RIT’s University Gallery in 2016. FILE PHOTO
work in the studio. I recall being led through the various rooms of his labyrinthine workshop to behold a wondrous vision — Wendell, energetic at the age of 78, wearing safety glasses and noise-cancelling earmuffs, wielding a chainsaw, carving a giant block of stacklaminated wood, chips flying through the air.
rendered them lighter in weight. “One may think of the stack-lamination method that he pioneered as a form of protodigital fabrication. Today’s 3D printers build up layers of material to create a final form much in the same way that Wendell cut-out and stacked layers of wood to create a piece of furniture in
“Looking back through my photos of the events I have organized for RIT industrial design students during New York City’s design week each May for the past 8 years, I noticed something; Wendell Castle appears in all of them. Looking back through still more photos of design events we’ve organized on campus at RIT — the Vignelli Design Conversations lecture series, the exhibitions, the panel discussions — Wendell seems always to be in the mix there, too. “Thinking back to the annual faculty mixer I’ve hosted at my home each summer since becoming the Chair of Industrial Design 6 years ago I realized the same thing:
Wendell has attended all of those that I can remember. Wendell was always in the mix. Almost uncannily so. There is much to be said for showing up and Wendell was full of life at 85. I have the feeling that going forward I’ll be looking for him at the next event and somehow it’ll bring a smile to my face knowing that he’ll be there — always there — in spirit.” Josh Owen, Professor and Chair, Industrial Design Program, RIT “I was introduced and inspired by Wendell’s work as a young teenage apprentice. It was not until many decades later that I had the pleasure to meet Wendell. He was humble, generous and became my friend. I will miss our many conversations on inspiration, the methods of making and the processes of creating. I will miss my friend.” Stan Rickel, Associate Professor, Industrial Design, RIT rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 33
Jan. 26, 27, Feb. 2, 3, 8 p.m. Sun. Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. Play by W.S. Gilbert 232-5570. off-monroeplayers.org. The Other Josh Cohen. Through Feb. 4. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Through Feb. 4. Times vary. A musical comedy by David Rossmer and Pittsford native Steve Rosen $25-$64. gevatheatre.org.
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School of Rock!. Fri., Jan. 26, 7-9 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 27, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Greece Olympia School, 1139 Maiden Lane Through Jan. 27. Fri. & Sat. Jan. 26, 27, 7-9 p.m. Sat. Jan. 27, 2-4 p.m $12. 966-5175. jennifer.r.ward@greececsd.org.
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FILM | ‘THROUGH CONFLICT TO NEGOTIATION’
THEATER | ‘MAID JULIE’
Visual Studies Workshop’s Community Curator Program invites individuals from different community groups to guest-curate film screenings from the workshop’s extensive collection. On Saturday, January 27, VSW will host a screening of Bonnie Sherr Klein’s 1968 film “Through Conflict to Negotiation,” which tells the story of community action group FIGHT’s battle with Kodak regarding corporate responsibility to and employment of minority groups. The film was selected by Metro Justice, which was founded by allies of FIGHT.
Shakespeare may be well known for his tales about forbidden love, but he wasn’t the only playwright to tackle the subject. Grey Noise Theatre Company has adapted August Strindberg’s relationship drama “Maid Julie” into a chilling tale about reconciling romance against class differences.
Metro Justice will hold its annual meeting in the VSW auditorium (31 Prince Street) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., which is open to the public. The film will be screened at 2 p.m. $5; free to VSW and Metro Justice members. 442-8676; vsw.org/screenings. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Set in the heat of one summer in the thirteenth century, the play follows Julie, the free-spirited daughter of the lord of the manor, as she finds love during a rowdy party. Problem is, her would-be beau is a lowly servant and already engaged to the cook. This sets off a battle of wits that leads to an unsettling twist. MuCCC (142 Atlantic Avenue) Wednesday, January 24, through Saturday, January 27, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 28 at 2 p.m. $7-$10. muccc.org. — BY KATHY LALUK
Wuthering Heights. Jan. 2528, 7:30-10 p.m. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Through Jan. 28 $10. 716-444-4509. modernsensibilities.ticketspice. com/wuthering-heights.
Community Activism [ WED., JANUARY 24 ] Let’s Talk About Intersectional Feminism. 7-9 p.m. 540WMain, 540 W. Main Street $5 suggested donation. 420-8439. 540westmain.org. [ SAT., JANUARY 27 ] Food Not Bombs Sort/Cook/ Serve Food. 3-6 p.m. St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality, 402 South Ave. 585-232-3262.
Film [ SAT., JANUARY 27 ] Community Curator: Metro Justice. 2 p.m. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. A screening of “Through Conflict to Negotiation” 442-8676. vsw.org. [ MON., JANUARY 29 ] Indie Lens Pop-Up Presents: Tell Them We are Rising. 7-9 p.m. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue 258-0200. interactive.wxxi.org.
Special Events [ FRI., JANUARY 26 ] Vegan Meet & Mingle Dinner. 7-9 p.m. 540WMain, 540 W. Main Street $27. 420-8439. 540westmain.org. [ SAT., JANUARY 27 ] Rescue Pit’s Third Annual Gala. 6-11 p.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Includes a buffet dinner (with vegan options), a free signature cocktail, dancing, and a silent auction $75. rescuepit.org. [ TUE., JANUARY 30 ] Nazareth Elementary Open House for Prospective Families. 4-6:30 p.m. Nazareth Elementary School, 311 Flower City Park 458-3786. apowers@nazarethschools.org. nazarethschools.org.
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Adult Nature Education Series. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave $3-$7. 336-3035. Fifth House Ensemble: Journey Live. 10:45-11:45 a.m. Eastman East Wing Hatch Recital Hall, 26 Gibbs St .
Culture Lectures [ SUN., JANUARY 28 ] The Stained Glass Windows of Calvary St. Andrews. 2-3 p.m. Calvary St. Andrews, 68 Ashland Street Presented by Valerie O’Hara 7525790. focsaroc@gmail.com. facebook.com/FoCSAroc. Sunday Forum: Medically Assisting Suicide?. 9:45-10:45 a.m. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 North Fitzhugh Street 325-4000. office@ downtownpresbyterian.org. downtownpresbyterian.org.
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COMEDY | SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco brags that he is “half-Sicilian and half-Italian,” and he isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. He’s bringing his boisterous brand of humor to town this week. Maniscalco rocketed to fame in 2006, when Vince Vaughn selected him to be a featured performer in his critically acclaimed “Wild West Comedy Show.” From hysterically funny rants on airport security, to musings on how we react to the doorbell ringing and wild physical comedy, Maniscalco is always moving at a frantic pace.
[ THU., JANUARY 25 ] History Reading Salon. 7 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave wab.org.
Maniscalo’s new book, “Stay Hungry,” is the basis for his show in Rochester this weekend. Thursday, January 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Friday, January 26, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre (885 East Main Street). $42.75$62.75. 222-5000; tickemaster.com. — BY KATHY LALUK
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Movie Theaters Searchable, up-to-the-minute movie times for all area theaters can be found at rochestercitynewspaper.com, and on City’s mobile website.
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Brockport Strand 93 Main St, Brockport, 637-3310, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Canandaigua Theatres 3181 Townline Road, Canandaigua, 396-0110, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Cinema Theater 957 S. Clinton St., 271-1785, cinemarochester.com
Culver Ridge 16 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit 544-1140, regmovies.com
Dryden Theatre 900 East Ave., 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org
How the west was glum “Hostiles”
(R), DIRECTED BY SCOTT COOPER OPENS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
Eastview 13 Eastview Mall, Victor 425-0420, regmovies.com
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Geneseo Square Mall, 243-2691, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Greece Ridge 12 176 Greece Ridge Center Drive 225-5810, regmovies.com
Henrietta 18 525 Marketplace Drive 424-3090, regmovies.com
The Little 240 East Ave., 258-0444 thelittle.org
Writer-director Scott Cooper (“Crazy Heart,” “Black Mass”) tells the brutal story of the American West with his harsh, bloody, and uncompromising “Hostiles.” The film begins with horrific scene, as a Comanche raiding party descends on the New Mexican homestead of a family of white settlers. In short order, the family is picked off: the father scalped, three children — one of whom is just an infant — shot dead, and their mother only
Movies 10 2609 W. Henrietta Road 292-0303, cinemark.com
Pittsford Cinema 3349 Monroe Ave., 383-1310 pittsford.zurichcinemas.com
Tinseltown USA/IMAX 2291 Buffalo Road 247-2180, cinemark.com
Webster 12 2190 Empire Blvd., 888-262-4386, amctheatres.com
Vintage Drive In 1520 W Henrietta Rd., Avon 226-9290, vintagedrivein.com
barely managing to escape by scrambling into the nearby woods. By opening with the most horrific of its many horrific moments, the movie provides its audience with a litmus test: if you can make it through the gruesome prologue, you’ll have some idea whether you can stomach whatever else Cooper has in store. However, the filmmaker fails to mount a convincing justification for why we should bother suffering through the selfconsciously dour two hours that follow. “Hostiles” is another in the long line of revisionist westerns, descended from classic films like 1956’s “The Searchers” — movies that have attempted to flip the script on what the genre has traditionally told audiences about the nature of good guys and bad guys on the wild frontier. Christian Bale plays Captain Joseph Blocker, a cavalry officer who reluctantly accepts a mission to shepherd the aging Cheyenne chief, Yellow Hawk (Wes Studi) and his family (Adam Beach and Q’orianka Kilcher) back to their people’s sacred tribal land in Montana. A bitter, angry man,
Christian Bale in “Hostiles.” PHOTO COURTESY ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS MOTIONS PICTURES
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Blocker nurses an unyielding hatred of the Native American people, justified — he believes — by the horrors he witnessed the “savages” commit while in battle. As a soldier, we’re told he’s “taken more scalps than Sitting Bull,” and Blocker is unremorseful, seemingly more than ready to give Yellow Hawk the same treatment. The rest of Blocker’s party is filled with recognizable faces, including Jesse Plemons, Timothée Chalamet, Rory Cochrane, and Jonathan Majors. Unfortunately, the actors don’t have characters to play so much as roughly sketched types, and as a result they mostly end up delivering variations on the same gruff, mumbly-mouthed performance. Along the way the group encounters Rosalie (Rosamund Pike), the woman left widowed in the film’s harrowing opening sequence, and after the soldiers help lay her family to rest, she joins their party. Pike is an immensely talented actress, but here Cooper’s direction fails her completely, allowing her to deliver a sometimes cringingly overwrought performance as a woman completely consumed by grief. The fact that she continues to carry around the lifeless body of her baby is, well, it’s a lot. But as the Comanche raiders continue to track them, the two sides are forced to put aside their differences if they have any hope of fending off the enemy, and fine some begrudging commonality in their fight for survival. The long trek allows plenty of opportunity for Blocker to confront his prejudice, amidst the men’s many heavy-handed
Hold up, wait a minute “Den of Thieves” (R), DIRECTED BY CHRISTIAN GUDEGAS NOW PLAYING [ REVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW
conversations about what it means to take a life and the toll it ultimately takes on one’s soul. “Hostiles” is beautiful to look at, filled with those classic John Ford-style vistas, gorgeously photographed by cinematographer Masanobu Takayanagi. The scenery is undeniably breathtaking, as the country’s natural beauty contrasts with the savagery on display. The result is well-intentioned, but hollow. Life on the frontier was terrible, and telling us so is hardly anything new. In telling this stark, bloody tale, “Hostiles” attempts to grapple with the endemic violence that American history is built upon. But Cooper does a great disservice to these aims by flattening out the Native American characters, never bothering to develop them beyond stoic, noble stereotypes. Without allowing us to learn the motivations that drive their actions, the narrative becomes frustratingly one-sided. It’s telling that the slaughter of Rosalie’s family is immediately followed by a scene in which Blocker brutalizes an Apache family. It’s clearly meant to underline the similarities between their situations, but by showing the second scene entirely from Blocker’s point-of-view, the intended effect is lost completely. Stripped of any interiority, Native American characters are treated simply as plot devices to enlighten the white characters and offer a path toward some sort of redemption. The film offers a somber meditation on the possibility of reconciliation, but stumbles along the way by sacrificing the story’s necessary complexity and mistaking a relentlessly grim tone with saying anything of substance.
If Michael Mann’s “Heat” is the filet mignon of cops and robbers stories on screen, “Den Of Thieves” plays more like the Big Mac version — and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s a film that knows exactly what it is: it might not be good for you, but it’s a satisfying enough meal when you’re in the moment. Directed by Christian Gudegas (the screenwriter of “London Has Fallen,” making his directorial debut), this is the type of movie whose tagline announces it as a “gritty crime saga,” which mostly means that it’s way too long, and its characters swear a lot. Gerard Butler continues his streak of devil-may-care career choices to star as “Big Nick” Flanagan, head of the elite Major Crimes unit of the LA County Sheriff’s Department. The squad’s down-and-dirty methods entail a blatant disregard for the law they claim to uphold, but they supposedly get results. Borrowing the parallel story structure
Gerard Butler in “Den of Thieves.” PHOTO COURTESY STX ENTERTAINMENT
of “Heat,” the film also follows former marine Ray Merrimen (Pablo Schreiber) and his bank robbing crew, which includes Enson (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson), Bosco (Evan Jones), and Donnie (O’Shea Jackson Jr.). The latter is a new addition, acting as the gang’s getaway driver. As Flanagan and his men pursue the crooks, poor Donnie ends up being the one Nick and his officers lean on to get information about Merrimen’s plans to carry out a daring heist at the Los Angeles branch of the Federal Reserve. After an exciting enough opening action cue involving the heist of an armored truck, the film’s first half gets bogged down in some half-hearted character development. The script, cowritten by Gudegas with Paul Scheuring, pads out its story with extraneous plotlines, the most notable of which showing how Nick’s immersion in his work has led to the disintegration of his marriage. That plot uses scenes of Nick’s wife (Dawn Olivieri) walking out and taking their two young daughters to milk our emotions, but then drops that thread entirely. It’s meant to add some psychological depth to Butler’s character, but it just feels clichéd and tedious. It’s hard to understate exactly how much Gudegas shamelessly cribs from “Heat” with “Den of Thieves,” right down to its digital photography — capably carried off here by cinematographer Terry Stacey — and synth score from Cliff Martinez. The filmmaker trades the former film’s elegance for something a bit pulpier, but in borrowing so much, there’s no way for “Den of Thieves” to escape feeling hopelessly derivative. In a film like this, the question isn’t whether there will be a scene set inside a neon-lit strip club, only how soon it’ll be before we get there. And while
it’s perhaps not surprising that Olivieri is the only female role of note — with the rest of film’s female roles reserved only for strippers and prostitutes — it’s disappointing nonetheless. As someone who’s never been won over by Butler’s performances, his work here is fine enough, even if he often comes off like sweaty, swollen Russell Crowe. Schreiber fares better, injecting Merrimen with an understated sense of menace. In another of the film’s boneheaded attempts at character development, we learn that the two men have had an animosity toward one another that’s existed since they played on rival high school football teams. De Niro and Pacino this pair is not. Thankfully, the film’s second half picks up significantly, getting back to the action we expect from a bank heist shoot-em-up by delivering a fun heist sequence and well-staged climactic shootout. These set pieces manage to build up some tension, even when some of the plot details remain somewhat murkily sketched in. The script tosses in a few twists, though the plot machinations strain credibility, they’re no less ludicrous than what came before, and they’re at least entertaining. But the best decision the director made was to cast O’Shea Jackson Jr. in his movie. After memorably bursting onto the scene playing his father, Ice Cube, in “Straight Outta Compton,” Jackson Jr. followed that up with a wonderful scenestealing turn in last year’s black comedy “Ingrid Goes West.” The guy’s clearly a star, and it’s to Gudegas’s credit that at least he knows it, giving Donnie the film’s most compelling arc. He’s the film’s secret weapon. “Den of Thieves” is often by-thenumbers, but it’s riveting any time Jackson Jr.’s on screen.
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Legal Ads St. Rochester NY 14620 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of DEANA LAWSON LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/22/17. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 170 Waring Rd., Rochester, NY 14609. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Elite Mind Technologies, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/13/2017. 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 4566 Hemingway Hwy, Hemingway, SC 29554. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Hey Dude After Hours, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/8/18. 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 PO Box 90664, Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of JAMES CARS OF GREECE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/17/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Frank W. Tessitore, O’Donnell & Tessitore LLP, 76 Bedford St., #38, Lexington, MA 02420. Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of JOJO WEBSTER, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/04/18. 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, 16 N. Main St., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ]
Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: BRP CONSTRUCTION MASONRY LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on January 10, 2018. NY office location is Monroe County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to LLC at 872 Joran Drive, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of LJF PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/6/2017. 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: The LLC, 11 Gillet Rd., Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MICROMOD AUTOMATION LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/16/18. 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, 95 Mt. Read Blvd., Ste. 149, Rochester, NY 14611. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Mizrahi Equities LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/27/2017 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 241 Lark St. Rochester, NY 14613 Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of MR. GADGET ENTERPRISES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/18/2008. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 60694, Rochester NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of
To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com NBSS Enterprises, LLC (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secy of State (“SOS”) on 11/17/17. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. SOS is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SOS shall mail a copy of such process to 63 Thatcher Rd., Rochester, NY 14617. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of NEW VINE INDUSTRIES LLC. Art.of Org. filed Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) 12/26/2017. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 24 Winthrop St., Rochester, NY 14604. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RALLOD LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/19/17. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 18 Esternay Ln., Pittsford, NY 14534. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of ROC MANAGEMENT LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) December 18, 2017. 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 the LLC at PO BOX 24340, Gates, NY 14624. Purpose: any lawful activities.
office of the LLC is in Monroe County. SOS is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SOS shall mail a copy of such process to 44 Quail Lane, Rochester, NY 14624. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of THE DRINKSMITHS LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/28/2017. 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 26 Engel Place, Rochester, New York 14620. Purpose: any lawful activities [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of The Law Offices of Kevin D. Fitzgerald, PLLC Art of Org filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/7/2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 7 Caywood Lane, Fairport, New York 14450. Purpose: Practice of law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Thurston Brooks Services, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 23, 2017. 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 P.O. Box 19616 Rochester NY 14619. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ]
Notice of Formation of Rochester Home Flip LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/30/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 417 Sundance, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activity.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TOMANDA PROPERTIES, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 12/12/2017. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to TOMANDA PROPERTIES, LLC, C/O THOMAS S. GRAFF, 31 TYNEDALE WAY, NORTH CHILI, NY 14514. Purpose: any lawful activity.
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Notice of formation of The Brick Lab, LLC (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secy of State (“SOS”) on 1/5/18. The
Notice of formation of Turnkey Automation Solutions LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/29/2017. Office
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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: The LLC, 211 Black Walnut Dr., Greece, NY 14615. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION being held at Chester’s Self Storage 600 W Broad St. Rochester NY 14608 on Thursday, February 8th at 12:00 pm. The following customers’ accounts have become delinquent so their item (s) will be auctioned off to settle past due rents. NOTE: Owner reserves the right to bid at auction, reject any and all bids, and cancel or adjourn the sale. Name of tenant: , Unit 34 Tashara Seawright $368, Unit 14 Yvonne Ashford Fairwell $228, Unit 67 Herbert Robinson $197 [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of PORTRAIT STUDIO LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/27/17. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/11/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Rochester-Dewey FDS 715464, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/6/17. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in North Carolina (NC) on 3/6/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Capitol Services, Inc., 1218 Central Ave., Ste. 100, Albany, NY 12205. NC address of LLC: 106 Foster Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203. Arts. of Org. filed with NC Secy. of State, 2 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of THE DAILY RECORD COMPANY, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on
01/17/18. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/21/10. Princ. office of LLC: 175 Sully’s Trail, 3rd Fl., Pittsford, NY 14534. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of TLH BEAUTY LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/19/17. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/14/17. Princ. office of LLC: 100 Chestnut St., Ste. 1803, Rochester, NY 14604. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. Of the State of DE, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] RED BARN MANAGEMENT, LLC Arts of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on Nov 9,2017. 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 9 Aldwick, Fairport, N.Y. 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Roc Photonics LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 12/11/17. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS, as designated agent, will mail copy of any process to the LLC to 141 Mulberry St, Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] SIMCONA LIGHTING AND VALUE ADD SOLUTIONS LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 12/27/17. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. 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 275 Mt. Read Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14611. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] The Vaeth Group LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 9/27/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 20 Mt Eagle Dr Penfield, NY 14526 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Tune Yourself, LLC Filed 12/19/17 Office: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 5 Sheldon Drive, Spencerport, NY 14559 Purpose: all lawful [ NOTICE ] Ua2us Transport, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/30/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 180 Sedgley Park West Henrietta, NY 14586 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] W26 SAG LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 12/19/2017. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. 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 26 Saginaw Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Wags to Rich’s, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/8/2017. Cty: Monroe. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Richard W. Allen, Jr., 783 Britton Rd., Rochester, NY 14616. General Purpose. [ Notice of Formation ] Paragon Compliance, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 12/11/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall forward service of process to P.O. Box 217, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation ] SMBL Ventures, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on
1/10/18. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall forward service of process to 72 East Jefferson Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation ] Trailynn Victor LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 12/19/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall forward service of process to 3349 Monroe Ave., Suite 334, Rochester, NY 14618-5513. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] 960 East Ridge Rd, LLC filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on 12/11/2017 with an effective date of formation of 12/11/2017. Its principal place of business is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 104 Angels Path, Webster, NY 14580. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Moonlighting on Edisto LLC filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on 12/7/2017 with an effective date of formation of 12/7/2017. Its principal place of business is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 21 Hillsboro Rd., Rochester, NY 14610. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Parkside Professionals, LLC filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on 01/02/2018 with an effective date of formation of 01/02/2018.
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Legal Ads > page XX Its principal place of business is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 17 Charter Oaks Dr., Pittsford, NY 14534. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Straight Edge Construction Group, LLC filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on 01/04/2018 with an effective date of formation of 01/04/2018. Its principal place of business is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 850 Saint Paul St., Ste. 17, Rochester, NY 14605. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. Notice of Formation of WAYFARER HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/16/17. 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 156 Elmerston Rd Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE Index No. 2017-5680 ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Mykhaylo Zhylyak,
Defendants Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 26, 2017, entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the Foreclosure Auction Area, Hall of Justice Lower Level Atrium, 99 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, New York, in the County of Monroe on February 14, 2018 at 10:00 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 Irondequoit, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 277 Taft Avenue, Rochester, NY 14609; Tax Account No. 092.37-1-69. 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: $94,934.60 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: January 2018 Clark J. Zimmermann, Jr., Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE Index No. 2017-5673 ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff vs. Edwin Herbert Manzer a/k/a Edwin H. Manzer Defendants Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 26,
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2017, entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the Foreclosure Auction Area, Hall of Justice Lower Level Atrium, 99 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, New York, in the County of Monroe on February 14, 2018 at 10:30 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 City of Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 36 Glendale Park, Rochester, NY 14613; Tax Account No. 105.35-1-22. 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: $21,892.95 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: January 2018 James Napier, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE Index No. 2016-12909 ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Paula J. Corter Gabrielle Corter; Marissa Corter; Tianna Corter, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 26, 2017, entered herein, I, the undersigned,
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the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the Foreclosure Auction Area, Hall of Justice Lower Level Atrium, 99 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, New York, in the County of Monroe on February 14, 2018 at 11:00 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 Village of Hilton, Town of Parma, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 122 Sherwood Drive, Hilton, NY; Tax Account No. 032.093-20. 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: $133,695.10 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: January 2018 Christopher Calabrese, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ] SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF Monroe Index No.: 2017-7917 Date of Filing: December 27, 2017 Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC, Plaintiff, -againstDAVID DIMARCO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JEAN DI MARCO; TIMOTHY DIMARCO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JEAN DI MARCO; MARY ELLEN AMO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JEAN DI MARCO; PHILIP DIMARCO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JEAN DI MARCO ; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN DI MARCO WHO WAS BORN IN 1927 AND DIED ON OCTOBER 21, 2016, A RESIDENT OF THE COUNTY OF MONROE, WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS 53 CULVER PARKWAY, ROCHESTER, NY 14609, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY OF THE AFORESAID
DEFENDANTS BE DECEASED, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF”; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA NA ; HSBC BANK NEVADA NA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; WESLEY GARDENS CORPORATION A/K/A WESLEY GARDENS NURSING HOME; ‘’JOHN DOES’’ and ‘’JANE DOES’’, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants. TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND
FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Daniel J. Doyle of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on November 22, 2017, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Monroe, State of New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by JEAN DI MARCO to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR M&T BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS bearing date December 12, 2012 and recorded in Book 24780 of Mortgages at Page 450 under Control Number 201212170431 under Mortgage Number MDD026221 in the County of Monroe on December 17, 2012. Thereafter said mortgage was assigned to REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC by assignment of mortgage bearing date April 5, 2016 and recorded under Book 1793 of Mortgages at Page 487 under Control Number 201604110016 in the County of Monroe on April 11, 2016. That the mortgaged premises affected by said foreclosure action are situate in the County of Monroe State of New York and more specifically described in “Schedule A” annexed hereto and made a part hereof. Said premises being known as and by 53 CULVER PARKWAY, ROCHESTER, NY 14609. Date: November 9, 2017 Batavia, New York Andrea Clattenburg, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are
government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state. ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE ] THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE Index #2017/7708 Date Filed: 12/27/2017U.S. Bank National SUPREME COURT OF Association as Trustee successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association as trustee for GSMPS 2004-1, Plaintiff,against- Silvia Quiroz, if she be living or dead, her spouse, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff, CACV of Colorado LLC; The United States of America acting through The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; State of New York; and “JOHN DOE”, said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 108 Petrossi Drive, Rochester, NY 14621 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Daniel J. Doyle, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Monroe County, entered December 27, 2017 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Consolidation and/or Modified Mortgage (hereinafter “the Mortgage”) to secure $32,475.00 and interest, recorded in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office on April 15, 2015, in Book 26072 of Mortgages, page 535 covering premises known as 108 Petrossi Drive, Rochester, NY 14621 a/k/a Section 091.83, Block 3, Lot 64. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Monroe County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: October 27, 2017 Frank M. Cassara, Esq. Senior Associate Attorney SHAPIRO, DICARO & BARAK, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624(585) 247-9000 Fax: (585) 247-7380 Our File No. 17064270#93909
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In Lawrence County, Tennessee, law enforcement officials are confronting the fallout from a new drug known as “Wasp” (crystallized wasp repellant mixed with methamphetamine). To wit: On Dec. 18, as the Johnson family baked Christmas cookies in their Lawrenceburg kitchen, Danny Hollis, 35, walked into their home and asked for help. NewsChannel 5 in Nashville reported Hollis poured himself a glass of water from the sink before grabbing a knife and cutting across his throat. Teenage son Canaan Johnson said Hollis then ran up to the second floor, heaved an oak dresser down the stairs, and jumped out a window onto a gazebo below, seriously injuring his neck. The Johnsons, meanwhile, had retreated to their car, where they called 911. Hollis chased the car down the street, but got hung up on a barbed wire fence, then stripped naked to free himself and climbed a nearby tree, where officers found him, according to police reports. Hollis fought them off by allegedly throwing his own feces at them, as they tased him out of the tree. Hollis was booked into the county jail on numerous charges.
Oooh, Wise Guy, Eh?
Khaled A. Shabani, 46, a hairstylist in Madison, Wisconsin, was arrested on a tentative charge of mayhem and disorderly conduct while armed after an altercation with a customer on Dec. 22. Shabani scolded the 22-year-old customer for fidgeting, then taught him a lesson by using the “shortest possible attachment” to “run down the middle of the customer’s head,” reported the Wisconsin State Journal, and “leaving him looking a bit like Larry from ‘The
Three Stooges,’” police spokesman Joel DeSpain said. Shabani also clipped the customer’s ear with scissors. “While it is not a crime to give someone a bad haircut,” DeSpain noted, “you will get arrested for intentionally snipping their ear with a scissors.” Shabani said the snip was an accident, and his charge was later reduced to a ticket for disorderly conduct.
Extreme Climate News
It may be cold where you are, but it’s hot in Broadford, a small town about an hour from Melbourne, Australia, where on Jan. 5, the highway began melting. Temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit and higher reactivated an ingredient in the road surface, turning it into a sticky mess on the Hume Freeway, 9News reported. Motorists were warned by Victoria police to avoid the right lane and expect delays over a 10km stretch. Officials also put in place a fire ban and urged people to stay indoors until the heat abated.
Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em
Christians in a Portuguese village carry on a curious tradition during Epiphany: They encourage their young children to smoke cigarettes. Vale de Salgueiro locals told Fox News that nobody is sure what the smoking symbolizes, but the centuries-old tradition persists. And Portuguese authorities don’t intervene, despite the fact that the legal age to purchase tobacco in Portugal is 18. Writer Jose Ribeirinha researched the tradition and said that since Roman times, villagers in the region have done things that were out of the norm during winter solstice celebrations.
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[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotions will be difficult to contain. Before you decide to mix and mingle, don’t set expectations that are impossible for anyone to reach. Concentrate on what you have to offer and how you respond to anyone trying to get to know you better. Give and take will be essential. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll send mixed messages if you act one way and talk another. Consistency will be important if you want to attract someone who is practical and looking for the same type of lifestyle you prefer to live. Be yourself, not someone you think someone wants you to be.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Staying power will be the problem when it comes to romance. You’ll be attracted to many and find it difficult to make up your mind or to maintain interest in anyone who isn’t equally as changeable and dynamic as you. Have fun, but don’t make promises you know you won’t keep. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t be the victim or let partners with problems latch on to you. There are plenty of fish in the sea, and someone who has more to offer and shares your values will come along if you are patient. Walk away from any partner exhibiting excessive behavior.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emotional, indulgent tendencies will make relationships difficult. Whether it’s you acting up or someone you are with, it will be hard to know how you feel or where you stand. Curb your habits, say little and do your best to keep the peace and get along. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Aim for friendship first. Look for the person who is eager to participate in the same activities as you and who shares your values, and let your relationship grow slowly. Knowing exactly what you are getting into will take the edge off any uncertainty or doubt you are feeling.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll experience mixed emotions. One day it will be you feeling confused, and the next someone you’ve been spending time with lately. Don’t read too much into the ups and downs. All you can do is to be upfront about your likes and dislikes and see what happens. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You won’t have trouble attracting partners, but you will have trouble choosing the right one. Someone you meet will be misleading, leaving you at a loss when you discover his or her true colors. Don’t let chemistry interfere with your intuition when dealing with affairs of the heart.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Socialize, fill up your dance card and kick up your heels. Your exuberance will be hard to resist. You’ll change your tune and your mind almost as quickly as you alter your plans. It will take someone with the capacity to change course as quickly as you do to keep up. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A shift in the way you view others will make it difficult for you to decide to be with any particular partner. An unpredictable emotional attitude will set in, making you crave more and denounce anyone you feel is slowing you down or holding you back.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You won’t be seeing too clearly when it comes to the people you gravitate toward. Question your motives and why you feel the need to spend time with someone who doesn’t share your values, traditions or your lifestyle. Don’t mistake someone’s eccentricities as being good for you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll be prone to fall for someone who is still attached to someone else. Before heading down that path, look for other options. It’s up to you to choose someone who has more to offer. You deserve better and should rule out any relationship that does not offer commitment. rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 43
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