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NRA uses fear to sell guns
I read the editorial about anger and guns (Urban Journal, January 13). I agree. The NRA and other groups are using people’s angst about terrorism to sell more guns. We have too many guns at it is. It is a burden to go around carrying a gun and expect no bad consequences. I can understand that some folks have firearms at home for protection. However, encouraging people to carry firearms is just plain lunacy. DAVID HENNELLY
RIT’s gun policy is flawed
“Guns on campus” by Tim Louis Macaluso (News, January 20) gave both sides of the issue. But some points don’t make sense. RIT will train its safety officers on the use of firearms, but the officers won’t carry them. Why train them if they can’t carry them? If they can’t carry them, they can’t use them. RIT spokesman Bob Finnerty said that the only time firearms will come out is when there’s an active shooter. By then it’ll be too late. SAM PALMERO
We must face the past honestly
Regarding, “Have we all gone mad?” (Urban Journal, January 13) Maybe we’ve always been a bit mad and gun crazy, and rough times 2 CITY
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bring us to our worst selves. The comment by Henry Ford that “history is bunk” neatly characterizes his and our American-as-apple-pie refusal to recognize the connection between our collective present (and future) with our actual past. The American past is itself largely a culmination of European conquest and colonization. This includes some unpleasantness around our rough, largely genocidal behavior with the “first Americans.” Thoughtful people have long remarked that both extroversion and lack of introspection are especially characteristic of American society. If we were better balanced we would have long since rewritten the “bunk” we pass off to our children as history about Christopher Columbus, for example. I think our anger will continue until we can begin to take in stride our mixed story. We need a better balance of our laudable extraversion, our impulse to reach out a helping hand for example, along with some honest recognition of our mixed, actual past. Slavery was bad but now we don’t have it so everything is fine? Obviously not. Had Americans looked more honestly at the unpleasantness of our involvement in Vietnam would we have reached our present impossible impasse globally? Had we been clear-eyed would we blunder into further quagmires so readily? Henry Ford probably was seeking what we all want: freedom. He likely felt he found it by cutting his bonds with the past. How did that work out for him? How’s it working out for us? MIKE CONNELLY
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Yet another scandal: now have we had enough? The big local news last week was that Robert Wiesner – former county Water Authority official and husband of former County Executive Maggie Brooks – pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to a bidrigging scandal. The big national news is the continuing strength of “outsider” candidates for president. You don’t have to look hard to see a thread connecting them. While the national election campaign is unearthing dreadful fear and ethnic hatred, many Americans are fed up with politics and government for good reason. The details of Wiesner’s case weren’t a shock; we’d been reading about the bid rigging for eons. What was a shock – to me, at least – was that the state attorney general’s office got a confession. Corruption in government – and in big corporations – happens so often, and the perpetrators wriggle out of the consequences so often, that many of us expect nothing better. Other than having his name tarnished, Wiesner isn’t losing much. The AG is out after bigger fish, and getting the lower ranks to sing is the way you do it. Wiesner will pay a $5000 fine, give up a $3000 discount on a home security system, and if he stays out of trouble for three years, that’s it. He’ll get his state pension, of course. Meantime, his wife – until recently the top county official and leader of the county’s Republican Party – walked into a newly created position as a Transit Authority vice president. Sweet. If the Wiesner-Brooks story upsets us, we should remember that the bid rigging, which took place on Brooks’ watch, had been highly publicized. As had such scandals as Robutrad, in which county contract workers did private work – including for relatives of county officials – while taxpayers were paying them. There was also the Brooks-appointed airport director who had to resign over his lavish “businesses expenses,” including nearly $17,000 on cigars. The community just shrugged its shoulders, electing Brooks to a third term in 2011 and, when she was termed out, dutifully electing the person Brooks’ party had been grooming to succeed her. I know: the vast majority of public servants are honorable, overworked people, right? The corrupters are just a few bad apples. But among the folks making the corruption headlines recently were the (Republican) majority leader of the State Senate and the (Democratic)
If we care about the future of this community, and this country, we need to stop shrugging off these scandals.” Assembly speaker – who had had enough support from their colleagues to hold power for years. The public isn’t helpless; we could vote these folks out of office. But most of us don’t show up at the polls. In the recent Monroe County election, when the county executive’s position was on the ballot, voter turnout was 29 percent. Maybe most of us are just too lazy to vote. Or maybe we don’t think what we do matters. Or maybe we’re so disillusioned by what we see that we don’t care any more, that we’ve lost faith in the people we elect and in government. It’s probably a bit of all those, of course. But special interests with lots of money haven’t lost faith, and they know that what they do matters. If we care about the future of this community, and this country, we need to stop shrugging off these scandals. And maybe some of us have. Maybe we’re ready to push back against the corruption, in government, in big business, in money’s control of politics. Maybe, at least in part, that’s what the surprising support for “outsider” candidates like Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and Bernie Sanders is showing. We can write off the Trump, Cruz, and Sanders supporters as stupid or unrealistic. But that’s an insultingly shallow assessment. These voters know that something’s really, really wrong. And they want to put a stop to it, not through extortion, influence peddling, bid rigging, vote buying, or other forms of corruption, but by exercising a fundamental, democratic right. What about the rest of us? rochestercitynewspaper.com
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Hyatt sold, renovations planned
Morgan Management and Christa Construction have bought the Hyatt hotel downtown for $16 million. The companies reportedly plan to spend million on renovations for the 25-story hotel at 125 East Main Street.
Wiesner takes plea
Robert Wiesner has pleaded guilty to a felony criminal charge, but under his agreement, won’t serve any jail time. He has to pay a $5,000 fine and forfeit $3,000 in illegal gains. Wiesner is the husband of former Monroe County executive Maggie Brooks and is one of four men charged as part of an alleged bid-rigging scheme involving county-linked local development corporations.
Rochester scouting for dog park
The City of Rochester is scouting locations for its first dog park. Monroe County operates two dog parks, one in Greece Canal Park and the other in Ellison Park on the Brighton side. No timetable is set for the city park to open. Tower280, which is the former Midtown Tow-
er downtown, will have a rooftop dog park.
Xerox Corporation is dividing into two companies: an $11 billion document technology firm and a $7 billion business service company. The split, which has been largely attributed to a declining printer and copier market, should be complete by the end of the year. The company also announced a plan to cut costs by $2.4 billion over three years. CEO Ursula Burns says that her future with Xerox is unclear.
The Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority plans to add five buildings to its Chili site (pictured).
Marijuana dispensary opens
Columbia Care opened its medical marijuana dispensary in the Eastman Business Park. The company is one of five allowed to do business in New York under the state’s Compassionate Care Act. To receive the medication, patients must be certified as eligible by a state-approved physician and the patient must register with the state. The medication, which is not covered by health insurance, costs around 95 cents a dose and is distributed by licensed pharmacists.
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Genesee Valley market plans expansion in Chili The Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority plans to expand its footprint in the Town of Chili. The authority is perhaps best known as the owner and operator of the Genesee Valley Regional Market at Jefferson Avenue and Clay Road in Henrietta. But it also owns an 80-acre site at 1861 Scottsville Road in Chili, and will construct its fourth building on the site this summer. It also plans to erect another five buildings on the site by 2021, says Bill Mulligan, the market authority’s administrator. The state-established authority submitted its plans to the Town of Chili for review, even though it doesn’t need to. Supervisor David Dunning says that officials appreciate that the
authority sought the town’s input. “We’ve talked to them about some signage and things, and they’ve worked with us on that,” Dunning says. Tenants at the authority’s Chili complex include a medicinal mushroom company, a CrossFit facility, a play center for children, and a janitorial supplies company. The Genesee Valley Regional Market started as a food distribution hub for the Rochester region. It still serves that function, with tenants including meat and produce distributors, grocery stores, and commercial bakeries. But among the 190 operations in the Henrietta market are a hotel, a church, and a construction company.
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Some state officials, notably former Governor David Paterson, proposed dissolving the authority in 2010, saying that it had strayed from its ag roots. But market officials and members of the state legislative delegation were able to negotiate a compromise with the state. Three-quarters of the lease revenues — from both the Henrietta and Chili sites — are given to the state for agricultural programs. Market proceeds have helped fund Cornell Cooperative Extension offices, the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, and programs for apple growers and wine producers, Mulligan says.
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Another challenge with FMP is that decisions are often made five years in advance of construction, and circumstances can change. Charlotte High School was renovated in FMP’s first phase, for example, but now the school is scheduled to close in two years.
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More flexibility sought for FMP’s second phase Four city schools — School 7, East High, Monroe High, and School 16 — are the Rochester school district’s “highest needs” buildings, according to the group leading a massive overhaul of district buildings. And they would receive the most attention, at least initially, in the second phase of the $1.2 billion facilities modernization program. No timeline has been established yet for construction on the second phase. The huge construction project, which is a joint venture between the Rochester school district and the city, has had ups and downs since its inception about a decade ago, including a power struggle between the district and the mayor. The $325 million first phase involved 11 buildings and a district-wide upgrade of the district’s technology. Between 80 percent and 85 percent of that work is done, though work is still going on at School 12 and Monroe. FMP’s second phase is funded at $425 million. Michael Schmidt, chief of operations for the city school district, says that there will likely be more buildings added to the second phase beyond the four schools. But the work is limited by the amount of available swing space: classrooms where
students can be moved while their home schools are under construction. School officials asked the State Education Department to adjust the project’s Maximum Cost School 58 World of Inquiry was renovated in FMP’s first phase. Allowance, which is FILE PHOTO what the SED agrees to reimburse the district. The allowance is about 98 cents on Another challenge with FMP is that the dollar with the highest reimbursement decisions are often made five years going to work that has the greatest impact in advance of construction, and on students and classrooms. circumstances can change. Charlotte High School was renovated in FMP’s first Officials want more flexibility in how phase, for example, but now the school and when the school district spends the money. More flexibility could save time and is scheduled to close in two years. (The Leadership Academy for Young Men cost, they say. shares the building with Charlotte High. Schmidt and other school officials The academy will stay open.) say that the formula exacerbates the challenge of doing a thorough job. Schmidt says that the buildings, For example, two of the schools that including Charlotte, have been redesigned were in the first phase of the project, to allow for flexibility and future use. Monroe High and East High, may “The building is set up to accommodate be part of the second phase, too, any instructional model,” he says. because of the rigidity of the state’s reimbursement, officials say.
City, county talk integrity As the Monroe County Legislature considers a proposal to establish a county Office of Public Integrity, the City of Rochester’s integrity office may see some changes. Tim Weir, director of the city’s office, was told that he would no longer be able to attend training given by the accrediting body, the Association of Inspectors General, because the office’s organization doesn’t meet the association’s standards. This is important for the county, too, since the integrity office proposed by County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo would be organized much like the city’s: Dinolfo would appoint the office’s director and the director would serve at the executive’s pleasure. Weir recently outlined proposed changes to the city office. Those include establishing a fixed term for the office’s director and allowing removal by the mayor only for cause; and giving the office authority to issue administrative subpoenas. Right now, the only way that the office can get those records is to ask, Weir said. During a County Legislature committee meeting last week, Democratic legislators suggested that the county’s public integrity office should incorporate some of these provisions as well, primarily the subpoena power and the fixed term for the office director. They’ve criticized Dinolfo’s proposal for lacking independence from the administration.
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Leonard Brock, director of the Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative. FILE PHOTO
POVERTY | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN
Anti-poverty group zeros-in on city neighborhoods The Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative will start pilot programs in adult mentoring and early childhood support in two Rochester neighborhoods this year with the goal of eventually scaling up the programs to serve the entire region. The chosen neighborhoods should be announced soon, says Leonard Brock, the Initiative’s director. Those in contention include Beechwood, Marketview Heights, and the East Main, Mustard, and Atlantic Avenue neighborhood. Driving the work will be the Initiative’s own report, which came out last September, and a newly released report from IBM. The City of Rochester was one of 16 winners nationwide of an IBM Smarter Cities grant which sends IBM executives to cities to help them address critical issues ranging from jobs to energy to 6 CITY
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poverty. The executives were in Rochester this past October, and their report came out last week. The highly-touted Anti-Poverty Initiative, spurred by Governor Andrew Cuomo, was founded last year. Its goal is to reduce poverty in the Rochester area by 50 percent over 15 years. The interventions are critical; Rochester has the second-highest rate of poverty and the highest rate of childhood poverty of similar-sized cities in the nation. And poverty, childhood poverty, and extreme poverty continue to grow. There are 32,650 people in Monroe County who are considered working poor, Brock says — 18,687 of those are in the city. For nonworking poor, it’s 43,225 in the county, he says, and 24,326 in the city. The working poor are people who are working part time, full time, part of the year,
or have been looking for work for the last 12 to 18 months, he says. Brock says that the IBM report supports and reinforces the findings and strategies of the Anti-Poverty Initiative. One of IBM’s recommendations, for example, is for the city to create urban villages that would address housing, commercial and business investment, transportation, and education in a designated area. That fits with the Anti-Poverty Initiative’s finding, Brock says, that people don’t want to leave their neighborhoods to access support services; they want the services to come to them. That’s the idea behind the neighborhood pilot programs. The selected neighborhoods will be the ones with the most challenges, Brock says, but with enough of a foundation in place for the Anti-Poverty Initiative to build on. The analogy he uses is that it will be the neighborhoods with the biggest fires, but that are also closest to the water. The Anti-Poverty Initiative is working with the City of Rochester to determine the cost of the programs, Brock says. The anti-poverty effort began last year with $500,000 in seed money from New York State, and it received another $6 million in the state budget. Brock is also hopeful that the Initiative will get money from the $500 million that the region recently won through a state competition. The region’s plan to tackle poverty was a key part of its application to the contest, he says. The IBM report, though, puts much of
the onus for easing poverty on the City of Rochester. Each of the report’s 13 recommendations names the party that should take responsibility for it, and in most of the cases, that party is the city government, which could be taken as an invitation for the county,
the private sector, and others to wash their hands of the problem. But Brock says that may be because the IBM effort was a city initiative. Partnerships with other governments and the private sector are critical, he says, and an important part of the Anti-Poverty Initiative’s work. Representatives of the state, Monroe County, and the city are on the Initiative’s steering committee. Brock questioned IBM’s finding that of the 96.5 percent of people who are able to get out of poverty, 30 percent fall back within three years and 50 percent within five years. That can’t be true in Rochester, he says, where poverty numbers are rising; the numbers don’t add up. “That certainly can’t be the case locally, but I don’t even think that’s the case nationally,” he says. “I think the graph was a misinterpretation.” It is true, though, Brock says, that if you take the long view, you see that it’s the same families bouncing over and under the poverty line. Year to year it changes, he says, but long term, it’s the same people. The IBM report, which is dense and heavy with jargon, also makes it sound like the Anti-Poverty Initiative has been around for a while and is somehow falling short, necessitating additional efforts. Neither is true, Brock says. “We’re not a direct service provider,” he says. “And more importantly, we’re new.” Overall, Brock says, IBM did a good job and the report will be a valuable tool for the Anti-Poverty Initiative. “I think they did a really good job listening to the concerns of the neighborhood residents as well as the institutional partners that provide services within those neighborhoods,” he says.
Report recommendations The 64-page IBM report attaches short, medium, and long-term actions to each of its 13 recommendations. Specific costs are not included. Instead, the report gives an idea of the range of the estimated cost, from low to high. The city must do a better job, the report says, of coordinating and integrating services to people in need, so that they don’t have to seek out services at multiple places, which can lead to gaps in service or overlapping services. And the effectiveness of services should be based on real results and not, for example, on how many people a particular program serves, the report says. Eligibility criteria should be standardized, the report says, to make it easier for people
to apply for and receive services. Right now, people must apply to different agencies with different criteria. Too many city residents pay too much of their income in rent, and the city should review rent rates, the reports says, and implement “a combination of realistic rent options and supported homeownership schemes.” Other recommendations deal with engaging neighborhood leadership in poverty-reduction efforts; reaching out to people in poverty instead of waiting for them to engage the system; and developing a complete profile of each person served by programs to better monitor their needs and track results. rochestercitynewspaper.com
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Film shows the journey of the Great Lakes
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Canandaigua will show the documentary film “Waterlife” at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 5. The film follows the epic journey of water from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. The film’s imagery and characters speak to the dangers of taking these huge bodies of fresh water for granted. The film will be shown at the church, 3024 Cooley Road.
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Center of Rochester will present the talk, “Setting the Stage: What is Equity Design?” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9. The speakers will be Julian Agyeman, professor of urban and environmental policy and planning at Tufts University, and Anne-Marie Lubenau, former leader of the Community Design Center of Pittsburgh. The event will be held at Gleason Works, 1000 University Avenue. Tickets: $15; students free with valid identification. Information: 271-0520.
Chance to help Brighton plan growth
The Town of Brighton will hold a public sustainability workshop for the Envision Brighton Plan at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 11. Envision Brighton is a long-range plan that will provide guid-
ance for growth during the next decade. The plan examines existing conditions and sets future goals. The workshop will be held at Brighton High School, 1150 South Winton Road. Enter through door 20.
Film follows homeless young men
The Center for Youth will present the short film “If These Walls Could Talk” at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 8. The film is inspired by actual events and examines the lives of young men facing homelessness and living in a transitional living center. The film will be shown at the George Eastman Museum’s Dryden Theatre.
A photo caption in the January 27 installment of city’s Creating Downtown series incorrectly identified the CEO of CGI Communications. His name is Bob Bartosiewicz.
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Ugly Duck Coffee owner Rory Van Grol slings espresso (a mocha is pictured at right) at Fiorella during a pop-up coffee bar last week.
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Coffee to go Ugly Duck Coffee FOR MORE, AND TO FIND OUT WHERE THE BAR WILL BE, VISIT UGLYDUCKCOFFEE.COM. [ FEATURE ] BY LAURA REBECCA KENYON
Had it not been for a game of Magic the Gathering, there might not be an Ugly Duck Coffee. In 2009, Ugly Duck Coffee owner Rory Van Grol was living in Rhode Island. He and a housemate were playing the fantasy trading card game when the housemate decided to brew some coffee. After taking a sip, “I noticed it tasted much better than what I was used to,” Van Grol says, “and I wanted to know why.” His housemate explained that the roasting process, water quality, and preparation method impacted the coffee’s flavor — something he’d learned while working at the nearby New Harvest Coffee Roasters in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Soon after, Van Grol started working at New Harvest, too, and a passion was born. Today, Van Grol is back in his hometown of Rochester and has made a name for himself on the local coffee scene. In addition to owning and running Ugly Duck Coffee, the pop-up coffee bar, he’s helped tend the coffee bar at
Joe Bean Roasters since 2011. His work earned him the “Best Barista” title in City Newspaper’s 2015 “Best of Rochester” poll. Part of this may be due to his work style: carefully crafted drinks served with a friendly, down to earth attitude. “I don’t want people to be intimidated,” Van Grol says. “I can give answers about specialty coffee, I can offer specifics, but what I really want is for people to enjoy it.” Van Grol’s Ugly Duck Coffee has a short menu that reflects the seasons: espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes, with mochas in the winter and espresso tonics in the summer. The coffee blends used in the drinks rotate every three to four months, and highlight both national and regional coffee roasters. “People get excited about experiencing roasters and blends they haven’t tried before,” Van Grol says. Early this winter, Ugly Duck Coffee was serving Gimmie Coffee!’s Leftist Express Blend (Ithaca/NYC), which Van Grol describes as a “traditional-style; chocolatey, malty, and spicy; and versatile, working well with milk beverages” and Dogwood Coffee Roasters’ Neon Espresso (Minneapolis/Winnepeg) that he describes as “lighter and brighter; a newer coffee style that’s ‘in your face.’” While Ugly Duck Coffee’s gear has to be portable, it doesn’t sacrifice quality. There’s a
La Marzocco GS/3 espresso machine, Mazzer Super Jolly burr grinders, and mobile station custom-created by Staach design, all of which help Ugly Duck Coffee hold its own in a local coffee scene that’s rich with Third Wave coffee houses. Glen Edith (formerly Pour), Fuego, Joe Bean Roasters, and Ugly Duck Coffee were recently recognized by Sprudge. com, a coffee news and culture site that covers the globe. While you might guess there’s competition among these spots, Van Grol says it’s not so. His wife, Cris, goes even further: They wouldn’t have been able to launch Ugly Duck Coffee, she says, “without the support of the business community.” That support extends beyond coffee houses: Ugly Duck Coffee has appeared at number of places around town, and is on regular rotation at Restaurant Fiorella in the Rochester Public Market (Thursdays), The Playhouse/ Swillburger (Friday and Saturdays), and Park Avenue’s Scratch Bakeshop (Sundays). “We create a special vegan donut for guests to have with their Ugly Duck specialty coffee says Scratch Bakeshop co-owner and operator Kate Cassel. “It’s really turned into a perfect partnership.” When Ugly Duck Coffee is on site at the Playhouse/Swillburger, the burger joint-bar-
arcade, there’s a special collaboration, too. Van Grol pulls pints of espresso and hands them off to the kitchen, where it’s chilled and combined with Eat Me Ice Cream. The result? Espresso milkshakes. “Rory has his own customers, and Ugly Duck Coffee brings more people in,” says Brian Van Ettan, co-owner of The Playhouse/ Swillburger. “Some people come in and head over to him directly. If they stay for video games and other things – even better.” Stock up on donuts and espresso milkshakes while you can. By summer, Ugly Duck Coffee will have a new home at a brick-and-mortar shop, occupying the former 1975 gallery space at 89 Charlotte Street, just a stone’s throw from Hart’s Local Grocers. Van Grol says he aims to keep the quality of his coffee high, expand the menu, and make the atmosphere simple, comfortable, and accessible to all – from singles to those with a brood; from coffee neophytes to experts. Once the shop opens, the pop-up bar will likely be reserved for special events. Find Laura Rebecca Kenyon on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest @LauraKenyon, and dig through her recipe archive at LauraRebeccasKitchen.com. rochestercitynewspaper.com
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“Inspiring Beauty” exhibits how Ebony Fashion Fair helped bring color to the catwalk
Detail of a silk chiffon and glass bead cocktail ensemble by Sarli from the fall/winter 1999-2000 season. This and dozens more dresses and garments are on display as part of the "Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair" exhibit hosted at Memorial Art Gallery through April 24. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN 10 CITY FEBRUARY 3-9, 2016
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here are many ways to consider the display of the caveat that each ticket to the show would include dazzling, haute couture ensembles in “Inspiring a subscription to either Ebony or Jet, one of Johnson’s Beauty,” the current exhibit hosted at Memorial other publications. The charity show was successful, and in 1958, Art Gallery. The outfits are sculptural wonders. They are Johnson Publishing Company launched its own a fascinating, diverse, curated slice of high design history. traveling show, the Ebony Fashion Fair. The tour took They are also historically important as part of a collection place annually until 2009. that toured American cities during five decades of the “One of the things I like to remind people about annual Ebony Fashion Fair, which sought to give black the Ebony Fashion Fair, and couture in general, is a communities more access to and participation in the lot of us just don’t have exposure to that, we’re just international world of fashion. More than an exhibit of glamorous garments, not visiting couture shops,” Bivins says. “We’re not “Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair” having things made for us that cost tens of thousands offers an excellent opportunity for discussion about of dollars. The Ebony Fashion Fair brought all of that the inclusion of people of color in areas of culture that to people where they were. So for the designers, yes, it define our collective identity, and what work still remains was a wonderful platform, but in terms of educating unfinished on this front. the public about fashion, and giving people the John H. Johnson launched Ebony, the first of many opportunity to see those things up close and personal, black lifestyle magazines he would publish, in Chicago. was the real strength of the show.” “Inspiring Beauty” showcases the legacy of “the It was 1945, and the Second Great Migration had just determination on Mrs. Johnson’s part to recognize started, during which Chicago’s African-American that black women are beautiful, that they also want to population saw a massive boom. In addition to printing express themselves through what they wear, and they articles about social movements and black icons, Ebony should have access to couture as well as interesting promoted the pursuit of a higher level of lifestyle to a ready-to-wear items, same as anybody,” Via says. large population of people who had been closed out of participating in, or being represented by, mainstream American culture. This exhibit is the culmination of a long-time Evening dress by Emanuel Ungaro from the Eunice Johnson, John’s wife and partner, was a crucial fall/winter 1987-88 season. PHOTO BY MARK dream to have a couture show hosted at the MAG, part of the operation. One of her roles was attending Via says. “I was very inspired by a show I saw at the CHAMBERLIN couture shows and buying clothing for models to wear in Costume Institute a long time ago, that kind of opened the magazines. But she was denied entrance to some of my eyes to the fact that fashion was sculpture in many these shows in the beginning, says Marie Via, MAG director of exhibitions. ways. These are designers, artists, who are bending materials to their will, or “She had to work very hard to prove that yes, she was going to be purchasing inventing new materials, or inventing new techniques to make them do what some of these things. And yes, there was a massive audience for this out there,” they want to do.” Via says. When “Inspiring Beauty” was originally presented at the Chicago History Given this struggle to prove herself, and gain access to buying high couture Museum, the focus was more on historical elements of the Ebony Fashion Fair, items, we can credit Eunice’s success to her skills in deftly navigating standing “but for us it made more sense to treat it like a sculpture show,” Via says. racism and forcing white enterprises to see they were missing out on a large and Here, the ensembles are showcased front and center, though MAG does viable market. include information on the crucial elements of the Johnsons’ publishing company The entry ticket for Eunice was the fact that she was a serious purchaser, says and the origin and impact of the fashion fair. Besides the garments, the show Joy L. Bivins, curator at the Chicago History Museum, where the “Inspiring presents invitations to couture shows, shots of models on the runway, and in the Beauty” exhibit originated in 2013. The Johnsons’ publications were met with Lockhart Gallery down the hall, three short videos — about the fashion fair, the an enthusiastic response from their audience. “So by the time the Ebony Fashion Johnson publishing empire, and other historical footage — are running on a Fair gets moving, there were very few designers who refused to work with her,” loop. Also displayed in the Lockhart are replicas of Ebony covers from throughout Bivins says. the decades. Bivins provides a wealth of history about the Ebony Fashion Fair in the The Grand Gallery is loosely divided into three sections. Each showcases show catalog that accompanies the exhibit. “In 1956, Jesse Dent, wife of Dillard one of the guiding principles that were Eunice Johnson’s credo, and which University’s president, approached John H. Johnson about supplying models for together spell V.I.P.: Vision, Innovation, Power. Not wanting to outshine a fashion show fundraiser for Flint-Goodridge Hospital” Bivins writes. 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Above; Stunning ensembles — the creations of iconic couture designers as well as up-and-coming black designers — from 50 years of the Ebony Fashion Fair are installed in the MAG's Grand Gallery. Below: Detail of a 2005 Henry Jackson ballgown with West African textile and tulle. PHOTOS BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
long strips of metallic Mylar in different colors. These backdrops add to the glamor of the scene, and movements from viewers create a gentle stirring and twinkling effect. The 40 ensembles in “Inspiring Beauty” are presented on custom-made mannequins with a range of skin tones, hair textures, and facial features representative of the variety in what it means to be a black woman. “Each mannequin was customdesigned for the piece that it displays,” Bivins says. “The boldest and most vibrant colors were often displayed on the darkest-skin model that was traveling with the Ebony Fashion Fair at a particular time. So we wanted to highlight that idea and also wanted 12 CITY FEBRUARY 3-9, 2016
our visitors to be able to see themselves in the way that the garments were displayed.” A major concept of the fashion fair is that while the garment and designer are important, the display of the garment on black bodies is really critical as well, she says. “That’s something we wanted to reflect in the exhibition.” One notable element missing from this representation is a variety in body types. All but one of the mannequins have the statuesque, willowy frame that still dominates the fashion industry. On the sole “plus-sized’ mannequin is a Todd Oldham evening dress from the late 1990’s — an earthtoned, full skirted satin affair with bursts of floral accents in sequins and glass beads. The gown is pinned in the back, because though the dress was made for a genuinely full-figured woman, the mannequin can’t actually be more than a size 12 or 14. So Eunice did show designs that were made for curvier women, even if the exhibit isn’t representative of that fact. For five decades, the annual Ebony Fashion Fair show travelled to 187 large cities all over
the country, including Rochester. The team of models and show support as well as the clothing traveled via Greyhound bus. The group would set up wherever they could get a spot, which might be a high-end theater, but especially earlier on, could be a church, an auditorium or gymnasium in a school, or a party room in a hotel.
During the course of planning to host “Inspiring Beauty,” “we spoke with people here in Rochester who had attended the Ebony Fashion Fair. It was apparently the social highlight of the year for many people,” Via says. The crowds would come to the event dressed nearly as elegantly as the models themselves, Bivins says. At each venue, the show lasted from an hour and a half to two hours, showcasing 100 to 200 different ensembles that represented everything from daywear to swimwear, evening wear, resort wear, and wedding gowns. Guys also participated in the Fashion Fair as escorts for the models. Three men’s outfits are showcased in this exhibit — including a striking Guy Laroche 1970’s silk and taffeta, plaid evening suit covered in transparent, pearlescent sequins. A designated emcee would introduce each of the outfits on the runway, “and often the shows also included some performance aspect of dancing, singing, or the acting out of skits in the garments to bring them life,” Bivins says. True to its origins every year it was held, the Ebony Fashion Fair was an important fundraising event, supporting whatever organization brought the show to a particular town. Groups included the United Negro College Fund, a variety of black sororities and fraternities, and other black civic service organizations that would use the fair as their primary fundraising event for the year. Each year, the show had a theme. In 1986, it was “I Love Fashion Scandal.” For this show,
French designer Patrick Kelly was commissioned to create a dress, and his creation — a black, knit, body-hugging number — features giant decorative eyes and lips on the front and the theme’s title spelled out on the back in buttons, his signature motif.
It’s easy to pinpoint some of the decades the outfits hail from without looking at the provided info. Some of the dramatic, opulent gowns look like they walked off the set of “Dynasty,” while some have a distinctive Mod flair; other outfits feature the dressed-up, hip version of grunge elements so iconic in the 90’s. Despite the majority of the designers being European and American, a variety of world influences are showcased in the garments. Japanese designer Hanae Mori’s early-aughts evening ensemble incorporates traditional handpainted silk kimono elements and imagery with opulent chinchilla-lined cuffs on the sleeves. African-style elements make a dramatic appearance, too. African-American designer Henry Jackson’s 2005 ball gown is staggeringly gorgeous. The sleeveless bodice and full-length skirt are constructed of black and white West African woven cotton, its geometry and structure giving way to a diaphanous cloud of white tulle floating out from the gown’s opening in the front. It’s incredibly disappointing that a designer of such marvels doesn’t have as wide an audience today as he should. Part of Eunice’s aim was to provide a platform for black designers to be on the same stage as Oscar de la Renta and Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy. “She believed these younger designers, who were coming up and didn’t have a real audience before, deserved a place alongside the established designers,” Bivins says. “In the beginning, from what I understand, they would go to different towns and ask who was the ‘Negro designer’ working in the town, and they would feature those designs in the show.” In addition, the support staff members were all black: the costumers, the seamstresses, the makeup artists, the hairdressers, and the emcee. “Where does that happen now? I’m not sure.”
“Inspiring Beauty” is indeed a celebration of the achievements of the Johnsons and
their efforts to inspire communities of color toward a higher standard of living, their fight to gain access to couture for communities of color, their creation of opportunities for inclusion of black artistic expression in the global fashion industry, and access to black representation in the wider American identity. But within the current context, we can see there is still much more work to do. We see criticisms about the whitewashed Oscars, about the ways unequal treatment of models of color manifest, and about subliminal messages regarding white supremacy in beauty in fashion magazines. Author and former runway model Deborah Gregory says she experienced discrimination in the 1980’s that drove her out of the country, and she doesn’t think things have vastly improved. When she approached Ford Modeling Company for work in the 80’s, they told her their quotas for black models had been filled and she should go overseas. “They would send all the black girls to Europe,” she says. “So, when you got there, there were a lot of black girls working. You’d go to the open calls, and they would say right to your face, ‘No more black girls today.’ Just like that. That’s the way business was.” The industry’s ideas of diversity were more along the lines of gathering white girls from all over Europe, than of including more women of color. “When you worked in Europe, especially in Italy, models came from Sweden, Yugoslavia, Germany, Paris, you name it,” she says. “The white girls were more desirable.” Ebony Fashion Fair had its influence only within a finite sphere, Gregory says. “In Europe, it had even less influence. But there was less work for black models in America, and I don’t think it’s ever changed.” She says she has the sense that there are fewer black models now than there were in the past, and even fewer black designers working now than there were then. “Back then it was the end of the Civil Rights era,” Gregory says. “So I think it was the trickle over — people were excited from that movement, but then things changed. And it’s business as usual, and look, white business as usual. When you think of all the amazing talents that are out there, these people are not reflected.” Gregory says that while there are women of color working as models, they don’t have
much visibility or power within the field. “We don’t even have a black supermodel at the moment,” she says. “We have Naomi, Tyra, the old ring, but who’s really hot now, young? You’ve got a few working — Liya Kebede, Chanel Iman — but they’re not making the kind of noise that a supermodel makes.” And while some black designers work for major fashion houses, their names typically aren’t on the labels. “There isn’t anybody with
a name anymore except for Tracy Reese,” she says. “Lafayette 148, for example, is not a black company, but they have a black designer working for them, Edward Wilkerson. But his face is not out there. There is no one. Stephen Burrows, he had his own little boutique, for example. You would see Scott Barrie have a little trunk show. Willi Smith was huge, even when I was in Europe. You don’t have that today anymore. What black designer is so visible? None.” The black designers who were consistently featured in the Ebony Fashion Fair wouldn’t have been necessarily well known to the rest of the fashion industry, or even well known to fashion insiders, Bivins says. “I think the access issue for black designers was probably very pronounced when the show started in the late 1950’s. But it’s still an issue today, and most often, black designers — unless it’s Tracy Reese, that’s a name we’ve all come to know — they’re missing. They’re not part of the machine of the fashion industry. You don’t necessarily see them at Fashion Week.” One exception is American designer B Michael, who was a fashion fair participant and is a fixture at New York Fashion Week. “But he’s one of — you see me struggling to come up with names, right?” Bivins says. “There are black designers who work for fashion houses, and may be the head designer, but the amount of capital that is required to actually have your own line and maintain that is an issue for African-American designers.” Gregory says that a change will come with investors, with fellowship programs, and with mentoring. “There needs to be some sort of venture capital, more backing of young black designers,” she says. “There needs to be an effort.” In her own life, Gregory has identified gaps in representation and filled them. She’s the author of a successful young adult book series, “The Cheetah Girls” — about a group of five girls who form a singing group — which became a billion dollar, globallydistributed “Cheetahrama” franchise with concerts, dolls, fashion accessories, and three movies. “There was such a lack of diversity in children’s books,” she says. “It was so severe, 15 years ago. There was nothing. It was ridiculous.” She planned a multicultural story with characters from many different ethnic backgrounds — something that could conceivably appeal to all young girls, because they could all see themselves reflected in it. Ultimately, the aim was to provide young people of color with more places to see themselves reflected in culture. “It is so crucial to their development,” she says. “To this day, these children are growing up with very poor images of themselves, because of this lack of diversity.” Both Joy L. Bivins and Deborah Gregory will visit Rochester as part of a series of talks and events held in conjunction with the “Inspiring Beauty” exhibit. Visit mag.rochester.edu for more information.
A colorful, leather evening ensemble by L'Amour from 2001. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
A wool, sequin, and beaded evening ensemble by Christian Dior from the fall/winter 1968-69 season. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
Angelo Marani's denim, lace, and fur day ensemble from the fall/winter 2005-06 season. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
A grouping of runway images and couture show invitations. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 13
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Ellis Paul. Saturday, May 7. Café Veritas at First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 South Winton Road. 7:30 p.m. $10-$16. cafeveritas.org; ellispaul.com.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 BLUE CROSS ARENA, 100 EXCHANGE BOULEVARD 7:30 P.M. | $39.75-$49.75 | BLUECROSSARENA.COM LEEBRICE.COM [ COUNTRY ] Lee Brice is blue-eyed, boot-kicken’, country lovin’. His earnest, love-laden lyrics fall sweet from an easy drawl. He’s currently on an international arena tour with his latest release and third full-length, “I Don’t Dance.” A Nashville-based songwriter for chart-topping country stars before becoming a performer, Brice seems to pretty much have his hand on the pulse of big country with plenty of ear-worm melodies to boot. Maddie & Tae and Dylan Scott also play. — BY TYLER PEARCE
Doc Baker’s Traveling Musicological Extravaganza SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 BUG JAR, 219 MONROE AVENUE 9 P.M. | $6-$8 | BUGJAR.COM; DBTME.BANDCAMP.COM [ ALT-FOLK ] While sitting here mainlining Rochester’s Doc
Baker’s Traveling Musicological Extravaganza through my headphones, it came to me: we all go bananas (at least I do) when we hear something without the too-often used studio polish. Some things need to be raw — cleaning them up just takes away the personality and char. DBTME is raw, yet welldone, indie-folk with a minor-keyed pall. You can hear all the parts that mash together, effortlessly making for the band’s deliciously lopsided groove and mid-tempo drive. Rough, rockin’, compelling, and plenty cool. Grayak and Filthy Gorgeous will also perform. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
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The Geezers. The Beale, 693
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RPO performs Beethoven 4 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE, 60 GIBBS STREET $22-$94 | RPO.ORG [ CLASSICAL ] This week, Ward Stare returns to the
RPO, and the RPO returns to Beethoven and Haydn — with a world premiere in between. The premiere is a notable one, bringing together a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Aaron Jay Kernis, and a soloist who’s been called “the Heifetz of the flute” by Gramophone, Maria Piccinini. They join forces for a new concerto which, given Kernis’s prominence and his talent for writing lyrical, appealing music, should have an afterlife. 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 8 p.m. on Saturday.
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“TRIO … She Wrote” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 TOWER FINE ARTS CENTER, THE COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT, 180 HOLLEY STREET 7:30 P.M. | $8.50-$16 | FINEARTSTIX.BROCKPORT.EDU [ CLASSICAL ] “TRIO … She Wrote” will offer a very
original program featuring three female composers. Contemporary composers are represented by the popular Jennifer Higdon’s 2003 Piano Trio, a piece exploring the connections between painting and music. The other works are by women who were quite celebrated during their lifetimes but neglected after death: Piano Trio No. 2 in G Minor by the American Romantic Amy Beach; and a trio by the Swedish organist and composer Elfreda Andrée.
— BY DAVID RAYMOND
Just like a homicide dick has to tighten his guts at a crimes scene so he can do his job impartially and keep his wingtips clean, I’ve gotta sit here and pretend I don’t like The Slackers. But I can’t because I do. Ever since this Brooklyn-based ska band’s 1997 release, “Redlight,” took up semi-permanent residency on my turntable, I’ve been a big fan. And imagine my thrill to get its new CD across my desk this week. I cracked it open, donned my headphones, fired it up, and immediately started spinning 360s in my swivel chair to the bump and jump. The disc is pure ska amid the band’s non-traditional hints at jazz and rock ‘n’ roll’s various sub-styles. The band keeps it ska with nods to these American roots, yet it still comes off pure. The Slackers’ command of rocksteady’s relentless jump, rattle, and drive is just a couple of clicks north of frenzied. Unlike some contemporaries who let things get too fast, or too lazy, the band shows remarkable reserve — it always has. “The Slackers” is brilliant. It opens up the whole affair like a carnival off its axis with “By The Time I Get To Sleep.” The track “I Want To be Your Girl” is the perfect blend of Ska with a garage rock snotty grind and throb. “Run Till We Can’t Outrun” hints more than a little bit at Motown as if the band were the Shangri-skas (no apologies, I couldn’t help it). “Go Go Go!” is stylistically a bit of a departure I’m not really wild about. But overall this album absolutely slays me. The horns keep it punchy, polished, and bright, while the organ pumps in between, around, and underneath the vintage-tinged vocals of singer Vic Ruggiero. Production was handled by three cats on the board: New York City producer extraordinaire, and former original Dap King, Victor “Ticklah” Axelrod; The Slackers guitarist Jay “Agent Jay” Nugent; and Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos member Brian Dixon. And though these three have their individual fingerprints all over “The Slackers,” the album is cohesive as if only one cat was twiddling the knobs. As a ska fan this is a must-have platter. And if you’re a newbie, do yourself a favor and don’t be a slacker. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
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The cocktail of talent, ingenuity, and hard work is what first draws listeners to an artist and their music. But it’s that indescribable and illusive quality that solidifies those fans. It’s something you can’t put your finger on. But who says you’ve got to understand every lick, lyric, and beat in the first place? If you’ve seen or heard Susanna Rose perform, it’s pretty clear there’s more than meets the ear going on here, more than simply a pretty girl singing and playing some pretty guitar. Rose is quiet and unassuming. She’s always smiling beneath a cascade of chestnut tresses. And it’s this big smile that you hear as it conversely permeates and melts the overcast melancholy of her lyrics. She claims to know only a handful of chords, yet the way she gently renders them in simple picking patterns and fills, it’s as if she invented them. Her sound is utter magic. Though she didn’t pick up the guitar until her early 20’s, Rose, now 27, was a musical child. “I previously played piano and sang as a kid,” Rose says. “I sang to myself a lot and would make up songs. I had my own radio show. I’d do all the voices and make up commercials. But I never thought that I could be a songwriter. I never put that together. It never clicked in my head.” While studying abroad in London, Rose befriended a singer-songwriter who showed her a handful of chords. “I was like, ‘That’s so amazing. ‘How do you do that?’ He said ‘It’s easy. There are thousands of songs with just two chords.’ All I had to do was learn two or three chords and get some words that
rhymed. So I started writing songs with the five chords I knew.” She returned to the States in 2009 with her five chords, and that winter recorded her first CD, “Mirage,” in Tim Avery’s house. “We had a house party,” she says. “And I gave it away in brown paper bags.” Now on album number three, “Snowbound,” Rose has solidified her sound somewhere in the twilight between lonely and ironic. On the song “Old Broken Heart,” she sings about wondering what to wear to an ex-lover’s wedding, before admitting that she hasn’t been invited yet. On songs like “Benediction,” she plugs in a full band that calls to mind Lucinda Williams Americana without the epic loneliness. The sound is stripped down to the essence of a beautiful voice and a plaintive guitar weaving and tiptoeing throughout. You can hear the dust in the air as she sings. And gone is the bombastic, histrionic warbling that chokes this genre, replaced by bittersweet, insightful music played beautifully. Yet according to Rose, there is no set approach to writing. “It depends,” she says. “Sometimes it’s a lyric, a line or two.” Regardless, the marriage of the two is captivating. “That’s the kind of music I like,” she says. “I love Iron & Wine. I love Bon Iver. Ever since I was young I’ve liked sad music. I feel a lot of crap has happened in my life. Melancholy music helps me acknowledge that it’s real, so I gravitate to that. It feels authentic to express songs that are melancholy. But I want to write more, mix it up a little. Especially at shows, I see people feeling it, and I want to give them a break – also for contrast.” The only caveat: it’s gotta be real. “I won’t make music that doesn’t feel authentic to me,” says Rose.
Nightclub, 3300 Monroe Ave. Pittsford. 585-738-4599. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. [ JAZZ ]
Shared Genes Solo. Vino Bistro and Lounge, 27 West Main St., Webster. 872-9463. SharedGenes.com. 6:30 p.m. The Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 3814000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30-8:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
Marc Stone Band and Professor Anonymous. Abilene Bar &
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The Roses, So Last Year, Darling Harbor, and The Dirty Pennies. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Bob White, David Russell, Dave Shaver, and Marshall Smith.
The Greenhouse Café, 2271 E. Main St. 585-226-6473. ourcoffeeconnection.org. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Coulter & Christiano. Itacate, 1859 Penfield Rd. Penfield. 857-2141. itacate.net/events/. 7-9 p.m. The Panfil Brothers. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. bernunzio.com. 7-9 p.m. $5-$7. [ BLUES ]
The Geezers. Abilene Bar &
Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 4:30 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
RPO: Marina Piccinini. Smith
Opera House, 82 Seneca St. Geneva. 315-789-7716. genevaconcerts.org. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-$30. Telos Trio. The Clover Center for Arts and Spirituality, 1101 Clover St. 5854733200. telostrio.com/. 7:30 p.m. $5-$15. Trio..She Wrote. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. 394-2787. fineartstix.brockport.edu. 7:30 p.m. $8.50-$16.
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Leonard Bernstein called him “a thoroughly well-bred demon” and compared his virtuosity on the clarinet to that of Arthur Rubinstein on the piano. But classical prowess was just one aspect of Daniels’ oeuvre: he also played tenor saxophone with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra and has been bridging the classical and jazz worlds ever since. The featured artist in the 46th Annual Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concerts, Daniels will be joining a variety of student ensembles from Penfield schools on Friday and Saturday nights.
Claude Young’s approach to his beat-based creations is unique and more improvisational than you might normally find in the electronic realm. There’s the familiar bass pulse on every beat, but his tracks open further into something you might find on a sci-fi underworld soundtrack. It’s spacey and cool. 7th City, Djax-UpBeats, Frictional and Axis are some of the classic labels the Portland-based DJ is featured on. This show is the sixth installment of the Signal > Noise v 2.0, a hub for house and techno in Rochester.
In order to list all the who’s who and the what’s what that’s gone into the Marc Stone Band’s colorful career, I’d have to start with “A” for Algiers and end with “Z” for zydeco. And the article would easily take up 20 pages. So I gotta sum it up: Marc Stone is a New Orleans bon vivant, DJ, and the leader of a rockin’ band. He’s probably a Chenier and a Neville by proxy. His band is an unforgiving outfit with native polyrhythms, deep-dish funk, and an electrified frenzy. Professor Anonymous warms up the affair. Et Trois!
Eddie Daniels plays at the Penfield High School Auditorium (25 High School Drive), on Friday, February 5, and Saturday, February 6. 7:30 p.m. each night. $10 for adults, $6 students, available at Music & Arts, Bop Shop, the Penfield Branch of Canandaigua National Bank and Penfield High. 249-6700; eddiedanielsclarinet.net. — BY RON NETSKY [ COUNTRY ] Audibull. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 3343030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m. Lee Brice. Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Square. 7585300. bluecrossarena.com. 7:30 p.m. $35-$50. Rebel’s Posse. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 9:30 p.m. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]
Dino of Fickle 93.3 Happy hour. Itacate, 1859 Penfield Rd. Penfield. 857-2141. itacate.net. 4-7 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
46th Annual Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concert. Penfield
High School, 25 High School Dr. Penfield. 249-6737. penfield.edu. 7:30 p.m. $6-$10. Deborah Branch. Amaya Indian Cuisine, 1900 S. Clinton Ave. 241-3223. amayabarandgrill. com. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Eddie Daniels. Penfield High School, 25 High School Dr. Penfield. 249-6749. 7:30 p.m. $6-$10. Ifé. La Casa, 93 Alexander St. 585-730-5025. ifeislove.com. 7-10 p.m. Matthew Sieber Ford Trio. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St. Paul St. 262-2090. tapas177. com. 4:30 p.m. Free. Pleistoscene. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 8 p.m.
The Joe Santora Trio, Curtis Kendrick, and Emily Kirchoff.
Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free.
Claude Young plays a six hour DJ set on Saturday, February 6, at 45 Euclid, 45 Euclid Street. 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. $15-$25. Facebook.com/45Euclid; claudeyoungonline.com. — BY TYLER PEARCE Whippoorwillow. Lock 32
Brewing Company, 10 Schoen Pl. Pittsford. (585)506-7738. facebook.com/whippoorwillow/. 7 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
[ HIP-HOP/RAP ]
Pell, Daye Jack, Ismael Raps, Tru Star, Apache Chief, and Afrika. California Brew Haus, 402 W. Ridge Rd. 621-1480. facebook.com/ thecaliforniabrewhaus. 6 p.m. $15-$18. [ REGGAE/JAM ]
Bob Marley’s Birthday Bash: Nobles Vibes and Neville Francis & His Riddim Posse.
Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 9 p.m.
[ POP/ROCK ] The Dads. Bathtub Billy’s, 630 W. Ridge Rd. 865-6510. DILFband.com. 9 p.m.
Mr. Mustard Beatles Tribute Ban. Johnny’s Pub & Grill,
1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Ben Rabb. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. bouldercoffee.info. 8-10 p.m. Christine Lavin. Cafe Veritas at First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South. cafeveritas.org. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10-$18.
RPO: Marina Piccinini. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 454-2100. rpo.org. 8 p.m. [ COUNTRY ]
John Bauer: Forever Garth.
Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m. Kubick’s Rubes. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 8 p.m. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]
Signal Noise v2.0: Claude Young 6 Hour Set. 45
Euclid, 45 Euclid St. 2225683. facebook.com/ events/582167921932364/. 10 p.m. $15-$25. [ JAZZ ]
46th Annual Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concert. Penfield
High School, 25 High School Dr. Penfield. 249-6737. penfield. edu. 7:30 p.m. $6-$10. Eddie Daniels. Penfield High School, 25 High School Dr. Penfield. 249-6749. 7:30 p.m. $6-$10. [ R&B/ SOUL ]
Up 2 Somethin’. Sticky Lips BBQ
Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 10 p.m.
[ METAL ]
Penetration, Babayaga, and Saint & Winos. Bug Jar, 219
Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar. com. 9 p.m. $6. [ POP/ROCK ]
Million Mile From Broadway, Aggressive Betty, Unborn Society, and Beneath Hells Sky. Montage Music Hall,
50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 8 p.m. $15-$17. Rock-it-Science. The Argyle Grill at Eagle Vale Golf Club, 4344 Nine Mile Point Rd. Fairport. 377-5200. .rocnroll.com. 7-10:30 p.m.
Institute for Popular Music: Tribute to Progressive Rock.
University of Rochester Strong Auditorium, River Campus. 2759397. ur.rochester.edu. 8 p.m. Megalodonis. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 9 p.m.
Northern Spies, Comfy, and Dangerbyrd. South Wedge
Mission (Lutheran Church of Peace), 125 Caroline St. 7463048. facebook.com/ northernspiesrocband/. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
The Marc Stone Band with Professor Anonymous performs Thursday, February 4, at Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 7:30 p.m. $8. abilenebarandlounge.com; marcstonemusic.com. — BY FRANK DE BLASE 232-6000. templebarandgrille. com. 7 p.m. Free. Fandango at the Tango. Tango Cafe, 35 South Washington St. 271-4930. tangocafedance. com. 7:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted.
Gospel Blues Brunch. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900. mag.rochester.edu. 10:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. 276-8900. [ CLASSICAL ]
Candlelight Concert Series. Christ Church, 141
East Ave. 585-454-3878. christchurchrochester.org. 8:309 p.m. Donations appreciated.
Compline, Christ Church Schola Cantorum. Christ
Church, 141 East Ave. 585-4543878. Christchurchrochester. org. 9-9:30 p.m. Donations appreciated. Geneseo Wind Quintet. Doty Recital Hall SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo. 2455824. 3 p.m.
German Masters Concert & Wine Tasting. Hochstein
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
[ POP/ROCK ]
Celtic Music Sundays. Temple
Gryack, Filthy Gorgeous, and Doc & Baker’s Traveling
Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 The Uptown Groove. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 7 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 10:15 p.m. $6.
Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar. com. 9 p.m. $6-$8.
[ JAZZ ]
[ BLUES ]
School of Music & Dance, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. 413-1574. ChamberMusicRochester.org. 7:30 p.m. $30. HOC Loves ROC. ,. hochstein.org. Music and dance festival. Varies. Jacob Ertl, piano. Nazareth College Wilmot Recital Hall, 4245 East Avenue. 389-2700. naz.edu/music. 3-4:30 p.m.
The Phil Marshall Band CD Release Party. Abilene Bar &
Extravaganza. Bug Jar, 219
The Trews, The Demos, and A Vintage Year. Montage Music
Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 6 p.m. $13-$15.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 [ JAZZ ]
Mike Allen. Vino Lounge, 7 W Main St. Webster. 872-9463. akingofsoul.com/.
Stardust Ballroom Dance Series: Gateswingers.
Stardust Ballroom, 41 Backus St. 428-6755. cityofrochester. gov/ballroomdanceseries. 1-3 p.m. $2.
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PUSH Physical Theatre’s production of “Jekyll & Hyde” will continue at Blackfriars Theatre through Sunday, February 14. PHOTO BY STEVE LEVINSON
PUSH’s Dark Side “Jekyll and Hyde” REVIEWED FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 BLACKFRIARS THEATRE, 795 EAST MAIN STREET 7:30 P.M. ON THURSDAYS; 8 P.M. ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS; 2 P.M. ON SUNDAYS $39.50 | BLACKFRIARS.ORG [ REVIEW ] BY CASEY CARLSEN
PUSH Physical Theatre’s world premiere of “Jekyll & Hyde,” at Blackfriars Theatre on January 29, was an explosive performance that brilliantly plumbed the depths of the human psyche. Darren Stevenson and Jonathan Lowery were outstanding as the title characters: Stevenson was at his best depicting Jekyll’s repressive, highmindedness through his signature gifts of mime and physical theater while Lowery 20 CITY FEBRUARY 3-9, 2016
nailed Hyde with his fiendish energy and spot-on delivery of Blackfriars Artistic Director Danny Hoskins’ biting dialogue. This is not the PUSH of gentle mime to which you may be accustomed to taking your children. This is PUSH at its darkest. Violence, strong sensuality, and adult language were rampant. I believe in exposing children to all forms of art (plus I couldn’t find a babysitter) so my children — 13 and 8 years old — were the only kids in the house. There were more than a few times I wanted to cover my younger boy’s eyes and ears, but needless to say, they both sat enthralled throughout the nearly two-hour show, and I believe, the experience made them aware of the power inherent in good theater. Plus, it was fodder for conversations about good and evil, dark impulses, and moral responsibility. Heather Stevenson, PUSH co-director, includes a note for families in the program with a list of “car talk questions” which proved extremely helpful in aiding my boys in under-
standing the impulses and motives behind the characters’ extreme actions. That said, I would still recommend this show for ages 13 and up. The show’s concept was conceived by Darren, and developed by Heather, Lowery, and fellow PUSH members Katherine Marino and Avi Pryntz-Nadworny. The script — based of course on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella — is by Hoskins. Interestingly, this team chose to include 21st-century references in the production, making it more relevant and adding even stronger doses of humor. The production is full of all-consuming moments, and the program time passes in a flash. After Jekyll concocts the elixir that produces Hyde, Lowery appears by slithering through Stevenson’s legs accompanied by a squelching, mud-sucking sound effect (kudos to sound and projection operator DJ Stevenson) in an obvious birthing reference. As the drug takes effect, Pryntz-Nadworny appears in a body stocking to guide Stevenson through the transformation. The two perform a mesmerizing dance, gliding back and forth clutching each other, and taking turns lifting the other from the ground. Then an ensemble of the other PUSH members joins in, laying their hands on Stevenson, enveloping him in their movements, miming horror. Later on, Lowery’s movements transform into far more violent — demonic if you will — actions. He becomes incited with a killing lust and goes on a rampage, murdering and plundering, the meaning intensified by blood splatters appearing on the large, ever-changing projection screen over the stage. Costumes and sets are minimal but effective for this production, and the lighting unobtrusive in mainly soft sepia tones. The only prop on stage is a large table-cabinet in which characters frequently hide behind, catapult over, and suddenly appear from behind. A small winding staircase on the side of the Blackfriars stage works perfectly for the title characters to hang from, shimmy around, and from which to perform the company’s unique blend of sensual acrobatics. The use of so much dialogue in a production is a huge departure for PUSH. The company usually relies on movement and mime alone to convey meaning. The company’s 2009 production of “Dracula” (also written and directed by Hoskins) had minimal dialogue — definitely not the steady stream that this new production has. Lowery is a classically trained actor and his wry quips and enraged rants add to the show’s complexity, but the lengthy voice-overs of Stevenson seemed like too much blatant expository; Stevenson already relays all we really need to know through his physical movements and body language.
[ OPENING ] Art Museum of Rochester, 610 Monroe Ave. Local Color-Mid Winter Art Show. Group exhibit featuring Rochester Artists. 703-7407. facebook.com/ ArtMuseumOfRochester. Carlson Cowork, 60 Carlson St. Embrace Every Angle. Through Feb 6. Work from 12 different photographers/artists. 624-5510. lizasavagekatz.com. Cat Clay, 1115 E. Main St., Suite 242. An Evening of Rejected Valentines. Fri. Feb. 5, 5-9 p.m. Twisted Valentine’s cards and a showing “Accidents Happen.”. 414-5643. catclay.com. Gallery R, 100 College Ave. Delving. Through Feb. 21. Opening reception Fri. Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. Showcase of rigorous and creative research at the College of Imaging Arts & Sciences. 2563312. galleryr.rit.edu. Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. Makers & Mentors. Through March 13. Opening receptioon Fri. Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. and artist talk Sat. Feb. 6, 1 p.m. Mid/Late career artists exhibiting alongside their former students. 585-461-2222. info@rochestercontemporary. org. rochestercontemporary. org.; One Cubic Foot: The Genesee River. Through March 13. Opening reception Fri. Feb. 6-9 p.m. Artist talk Thurs. Feb. 25, 7 p.m. More than 60 images captured in the Genesee River in summer 2015. 461-2222. info@rochestercontemporary.org. rochestercontemporary.org. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. Memories in Paint. Through Feb. 14. Oils, acrylics, and watercolors by Dick Kane. 585.546.8400. EpiscopalSeniorLife.org. Axom Gallery, 176 Anderson Ave., 2nd floor. Seeing Things. Through March 5. Paintings and drawings by Lin Price. 232-6030 x23. axomgallery.com. Barnes & Noble, 3349 Monroe Ave. Penfield Art Association 2016 Winter Show. Through Feb. 28. Opening reception Sat. Feb. 6, 2-4 p.m. 50 paintings in a variety of media. 586-5815. penfieldartassociation.com/. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. Then and Now. Through Feb. 12. A retrospective of paintings by Betty Jane Evans. 271-9070. rochesterunitarian.org. Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery, 3165 East Ave. Frozen View of Mirror Lake. Through March 31. Watercolor paintings by Tracie Doerner. 385-0298. friendlyseniorliving.org. Gallery 384, 384 East Ave. Celebrating Youth Art Month. Through March 28. Artist reception Tues. Feb. 9, 5-8 p.m. A variety of media created by 6-8th grade students from five area schools. 325-5010. artsrochester.org. Gallery 96, 604 Pittsford-Victor Road. The Nature of Things. Through Feb. 20. Photos by Chris Cove, Tom Kredo, Gil Maker, and Betsy Phillips. thegallery96.com. Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons, University of Rochester, River Campus. Refuge. Through Feb. 14. By Ellie Honl. blogs.rochester. edu/hartnett. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. Size Matters.
Through Feb. 21. Receptions Fri. Feb. 5, 5-9 p.m. Large images by David Bleich. 482-1976. imagecityphotographygallery.com. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. Storyteller. Through Feb. 27. Paintings by Nils R. Caspersson. thelittle.org. Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave. Attack of the Killer Dudes. Through Feb. 29. Funky and freaky works by members of “Dudes Night Out.”. 232-9030. lux666.com. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair. Inspiring Beauty: 40 showstopping ensembles statement designs from the 1960’s to the 21st century, through April 24. 276-8900. mag.rochester.edu. My Sister’s Gallery at the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. Wondrous Nature. Through March 6. A display of photographs by Joseph Woody. 585.546.8400. EpiscopalSeniorLife.org. Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery, 4245 East Ave. Lynn Duggan: Trajectory. Through Feb. 28. Jewelry, sculpture, drawing, and collage. naz.edu. NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr. Unfolding the Soul of Black Deaf Expressions. Through Feb. 27. More than 100 works of art from more than 30 Black Deaf artists. rit.edu/ntid/ dyerarts/. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. Flow. Through March 6. Receptions Fri. Feb. 5 and March 4, 6-9 p.m. Oil paintings by Lynette Blake. 704-2889. lynetteblake.com/. Orange Glory Café, 240 East Ave. A Heroine Sample. Through Feb. 26. Artist reception Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m. Large acrylic and oil paintings of the modern heroine, figure work by Stephen Harkola. 585-232-7340. sharkx77.wix. com/harkola. Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. A Measured Silence. Through Feb. 27. Paintings in oil and acrylic by Ray Easton and Thomas Kegler. 271-5885. oxfordgallery.com. Ross Gallery of the Skalny Welcome Center at St. John Fisher, 3690 East Ave. The Arena Group Collaborates. Through Feb. 26. Works made in collaboration with other Arena artists. arenaartgroup.com. Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, River Campus. Fredrick Douglass Daguerreotype. Through Feb. 29. 276-6264. ur.rochester.edu. The Shoe Factory Art Co-op, 250 N. Goodman St. First Friday and Second Saturday. 732-0036. shoefactoryarts.com. The Sibley Building, 228 East Main St. Airigami Balloon Adventure: Journey on the Genesee. Through Feb. 7. 585359-8695. airigamiadventure. com. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Ann Ropp: Works on Paper. Through Feb. 23. Colorful abstractions. 395-2805. brockport.edu/ finearts. University Gallery, James R. Booth Hall, RIT, Lomb Memorial Dr. Milton Glaser: Posters from the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Archive. Through Feb. 26. Graphic design work. 4752866. jleugs@rit.edu. finweb.rit. edu/gallery.
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Lynette Blake’s paintings are mysterious, tonal scenes that contain elements of nature and geometry that cleaves the picture plane. Here, a tumble of leaves trips across a nebulous cloud of hot dust. There, the graceful forms of tree trunks or human figures fade into deep atmospheres that glow at points of linear convergence. Through March 6, check out Blake’s solo exhibition of oil paintings, “Flow,” at artisan cooperative Nu Movement (716 University Avenue). Her dreamy, peaceful artwork provides the perfect backdrop for the yoga, dance, and qigong classes offered at the venue. Fifty percent of artwork sales will be donated to Water for South Sudan (waterforsouthsudan.org).
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[ FRI., FEBRUARY 5 ] Amour, Dieliebe, Dragoste.. 6-9 p.m. Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. Open studios 4698217. thehungerford.com. China - Part 1. 6-9 p.m. Nosferatü Studios, 250 N. Goodman St. Unique photos from China by Matté nosferatustudios.com. Enjoy the Warmth and Feel the Love. 6-9 p.m. Main Street Artists’ Gallery & Studio, 1115 E. Main St. The work from 18 artists 2335645. suzizeftigkuhn@gmail. com. mainstreetartistsgallery.com. Heartbreak Hotel. 6-9 p.m. Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. facebook.com/ fungerford.
[ FRI., FEBRUARY 5 ] Boyz Night Out. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. $5. 319-3832. facebook. com/TheFirehouseSaloon/. Garth Fagan Dance. 8-10 p.m. Churchville-Chili Performing Arts Center, 5786 Buffalo Road . Churchville $15. 585-293-1800 x3520. showtix4u.com.
[ SAT., FEBRUARY 6 ] Artist at Work Art demonstration. 12-2 p.m. Rochester Central Library Arts Division, 115 South Ave 585-428-8140. libraryweb.org. Dudes Night Out 3 Year Anniversary Show. 7-10 p.m. Roc Brewing Co., 56 S. Union St 794-9798. rocbrewingco@gmail. com. dnoart.com.
Comedy [ WED., FEBRUARY 3 ] Scott & Puck: Where Culture and Conjuring Collide. Feb. 3-10. Downstairs Cabaret at Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place
[ SAT., FEBRUARY 6 ] Shen Yun. 7:30 p.m. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. $63-$123. 800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com. Sirens & Stilletos Cabaret. 9 p.m.1 a.m. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. $7. 319-3832. firehousesaloon.com. [ TUE., FEBRUARY 9 ] Line Dance Lessons. 6-8 p.m American Legion Hall, 1707 Penfield Rd $8. joeship1@ yahoo.com. Swing 1: Intro to Swing. 8:309:45 p.m GrooveJuiceSwing, 315 Gregory St $50-$60. 585-4153714. info@groovejuiceswing. com. groovejuiceswing.com.
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On Saturday, February 6, The Strong Museum (1 Manhattan Square) will open its new “Hot Wheels: Race to Win” exhibit. More than a simple focus on the beloved toy, this exhibit is geared toward education about physics, with information about what goes into the sport of racing. In the Blue Zone, visitors will have the chance to discover elements of design, development, and testing of cutting-edge car technology; basically, how engineers choose all the right elements of to make a vehicle built for maximum speed. This section also includes an interactive Aerodynamics Computer Simulator that reveals how air flows over three different styles of race cars, and a station to test the velocity of different Hot Wheels toy cars on an adjustable track. The Yellow Zone explores the mechanics of what makes a car go, with the opportunity to pit two Hot Wheels cars — one powered by gravity, the other by a “booster” — against one another. At the Green Zone, kids can suit up to complete a stock car pit stop and learn about different styles of racing. And the Red Zone focuses on the human elements of reflexes and safety, with examples of protective technology and equipment. The exhibit continues through April 24, and is included in general admission ($14, free to members and kids under age 2). Museum hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 263-2700; museumofplay.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Community Center, 167 N. Main St. $10-$25 Suggested donation. 585-582-2029. facebook.com/zanmitaj.
[ MON., FEBRUARY 8 ] Advanced Style. 2 p.m. Brickstone’s Wintergarden at St. John’s Independent Living Community, 1325 Elmwood Ave. $8-$11. 461-2000. RJBF.org.
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[ WED., FEBRUARY 3 ] Greatest Black Emancipation: The Haitian Revolution (17911803). 7 p.m. Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street 3254000. rocla.us/.
[ THU., FEBRUARY 4 ] Valentine’s Story Time. 6:30-7 p.m. Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave 585-336-6060. aholland@libraryweb.org. irondequoitlibrary.org.
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[ THU., FEBRUARY 4 ] The Mask You Live In. 6:30-9 p.m. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue $5. 585-7047335. facebook.com/robert. conway.7161. [ SAT., FEBRUARY 6 ] Black History Film Series: Chiraq. 3 p.m. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue $5. thelittle. org. [ SUN., FEBRUARY 7 ] The Despatch Car Shops. 1 p.m. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd $3-$5. 533-1113. nymtmuseum.org.
[ SAT., FEBRUARY 6 ] Once Upon a Frog. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Included w/museum admission. 697-1962. rmsc.org. Take Your Child to the Library Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave 336-6060. aholland@libraryweb.org. irondequoitlibrary.org.
Holiday Cupid’s Cup 5K. Sun., Feb. 7, 11 a.m. Pinnacle Athletic Campus Facility, 748 Phillips Rd, Victor $22-$14. 732-1090. yellowjacketracing.com/.
[ THU., FEBRUARY 4 ] 40th Anniversary of the Raid on Entebbe. 7:15 p.m. JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Presented by Sassy Reuven 2710330. chabadrochester.com. The Sea Breeze Area. 7:30-8:45 p.m. St John’s Lutheran Church, 800 East Ridge Rd Presented by Pat Wayne free for members, $1 for guests. 585-336-7269. ggw. org/~ihsociety. Why Ota Benga Matters: Race, Mythology and the Persistence of Prejudice. 5 p.m. Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, River Campus Presented by Pamela Newkirk 276-5744. rochester.edu. [ SUN., FEBRUARY 7 ] Sunday Forum: ROC Music: Changing Lives Through Music. 9:45-10:45 a.m. Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street 585-325-4000. downtownpresbyterian.org. [ MON., FEBRUARY 8 ] Homelessness and Mental Illness. 6:30 p.m. Rochester Psychiatric Center, 1111 Elmwood Ave Registration requested 325-3145 x100. mharochester.org. #URDiversity: What Do You Stand For?. 9 a.m. University of Rochester Strong Auditorium, River Campus rochester.edu. [ TUE., FEBRUARY 9 ] The Story of the Cobourg Ferry. 7-8:30 p.m. Greece Public Library, 2 Vince Tofany Blvd. Presented by Tom Brewer Registration required 585-2258951. greecehistoricalsociety. net.
Literary Events [ WED., FEBRUARY 3 ] Historical Fiction Book Discussion: ‘A Light Between Oceans’ by M.L. Stedman. 2-3 p.m. Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave 585-336-6060. aholland@libraryweb.org. irondequoitlibrary.org. [ FRI., FEBRUARY 5 ] If All of Rochester Reads the Same Book. 6-10 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave 473-2590. wab.org. [ SAT., FEBRUARY 6 ] Stories Roc!: Stories of True Love, Loss, and Laughs. 7 p.m. $10. Storiesroc@yahoo.com. storiesroc.wordpress.com/.
Museum Exhibit [ WED., FEBRUARY 3 ] 25th Annual Miniatures and Dollhouse Exhibit. Through Feb. 14. Glenn H, Curtiss Museum, 8419 Route 54, Hammondsport Through Feb. 14. More then 100 displays from Victorian to farm to modern, and themes like trains, ships, and more glennhcurtissmuseum.org. Scruples, Drachms, and Grains. Through March 11. Museum of Wayne County History, 21 Butternut St Through March 11. Over fifteen kinds of weights
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Meetings [ WED., FEBRUARY 3 ] Rochester Community Construction Contractor Forum. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The College at Brockport, 350 New Campus Dr., Brockport. Registration required 395-8406. [ THU., FEBRUARY 4 ] Honeoye Falls / Mendon Historical Society Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Mendon Community Center, 167 N. Main St. 624-5655. townofmendon.org. The Norman Howard School Open House. 9-11 a.m. Norman Howard School, 275 Pinnacle Road Free. 585-334-8010. normanhoward.org. [ SAT., FEBRUARY 6 ] Unity Night. 6-9 p.m. Rochester Baha’i Center, 693 East Avenue 244-2220.
Recreation [ SAT., FEBRUARY 6 ] Saturday Snowshoeing. 1-3 p.m Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave Excluding Dec. 26 & Jan. 16 $3-$5, includes snowshoe rental and hot chocolate. 336-3035. westirondequoit.org/HelmerNC. Winter Birds’ Nests. 1 p.m. Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvold Rd 315-9476143. snc@co.cayuga.ny.us. cayugacounty.us.
Special Events [ THU., FEBRUARY 4 ] Brazilian- Italian Carnival Party. 8 p.m. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. Pups & Pilsners. 5:30-8 p.m. The Historic German House Auditorium, 315 Gregory Street 585-698-0310. evan@peerless. events. onthemovepetcare.com. [ FRI., FEBRUARY 5 ] Catholic Family Center Fundraising Gala. 6:30 p.m. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St $200. 262-7172. cfcrochester.org. Written in the Stars: Chocolate Tasting Party. 6-9 p.m. Hedonist Artisan Chocolates, 674 South Ave 461-2815. hedonistchocolates.com. ZooBrrrew. 5:30-8 p.m. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St $35$40. senecaparkzoo.org. [ SAT., FEBRUARY 6 ] 30th Annual Chocolate Ball. 5:3011 p.m. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St $200. 585-442-6420 x2227. epiny.org/events.php. 5th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. 9 p.m. Brooks Hill Elementary School, Fairport, 181 Hulburt Road, Fairport $12. rochesterasianhistory.org. Legacy Awards Celebration. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Staybridge Suites Hotel, 1000 Genesee St $20$30. 275-8799. rochester.edu/ SBA/. Mardi Gras Night. 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church, 3176 St. Paul Blvd, Irondequoit 8720656. rochestergerman.org. Short Month Market. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Upper Crust Cakery &
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THEATER | OFF-MONROE PLAYERS WINTER PLAYS
The Off-Monroe Players — the Rochester company dedicated to works by Gilbert and Sullivan — is performing a pair of farcical one-act comedies for the company’s winter show. In “Cox and Box,” with music by Arthur Sullivan, an old soldier rents out the same single room to two unwitting men on opposing work schedules. When a holiday gives the men the day off work, they meet in surprise, and come to find out they have way more in common than a bed. The play is paired with W.S. Gilbert’s “Creatures of Impulse,” a stage play (originally a musical, but the notes have been lost to time) about a fairy who causes the guests of an inn to contradict their nature and behave erratically. Both plays are directed by Albert Young Jr. The Off-Monroe Players will present “Cox and Box” and “Creatures of Impulse” on Friday, February 5, through Sunday, February 7. 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday. Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1000 North Winton Road. Reservations are required. 232-5570; off-monroeplayers.org. — BY JAKE CLAPP Glen Edith Coffee Roasters, 44 Elton St. Ste B facebook.com/ UpperCrustCakery/. Sweet Escapes Open House. 1:30-3 p.m. Legacy at Park Crescent, 100 Providence Circle Rsvp. 585-865-0680 x 113. legacyparkcrescent.com. [ TUE., FEBRUARY 9 ] Reshaping Rochester Series: Julian Agyeman and Anne-Marie Lubenau. 7-9 p.m. Gleason Works Auditorium, 1000 University Ave. $10-$15. cdcrochester.org/ reshapingrochester.html.
Sports [ SAT., FEBRUARY 6 ] Harlem Globetrotters. 2 p.m. Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Square $10-$120. 758-5300. bluecrossarena.com.
Theater Blue Man Group. Feb. 9-11, 7:30 p.m. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. $39.50-$77.50. 800745-3000. ticketmaster.com. Cunetos Del Corazon/Stories of the Heart. Sat., Feb. 6, 1 p.m. Central Library, Children’s Center, 115 South Ave. 585-576-5441. SomosRLTC@gmail.com. Deliverance. Sat., Feb. 6, 7-10 p.m. School of the Arts, 45 Prince St Sat. Feb. 6, 7-10 p.m. A gospel stage play $30 -$45. 585-642-3529. abh4uproductions@gmail.com. deliverancegospelstageplay. eventbrite.com. The Hit Factory 2. Feb. 6-21. JCC Hart Theatre, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Through Feb. 21. Sat. Feb. 6. 8 p.m., Sun. Feb. 7, 2 p.m., Thurs. Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Sat. Feb, 13, 8 p.m., Sun, Feb. 14, 2 p.m., Thurs. Feb. 18, 7 p.m.,
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The Blue Man Group has long been a part of the pop culture pantheon. Into its 25th year, the group has been ubiquitous — and chances are you’ve either seen the bald blue dudes, heard about them, or at least got the references on “Arrested Development.” Set against a rock music backdrop, the three performers perform comedy and theater with a huge splash or color, all while remaining silent themselves. Blue Man Group will perform Tuesday, February 9, through Thursday, February 11, at the Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street. 7:30 p.m. $39.50-$77.50. rbtl.org; blueman.com. — BY JAKE CLAPP
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cancer patients dwell in separate cottages on a hospital’s grounds $13-$20. 866-811-4111. muccc.org/events/?cat=3. Once Upon A Mattress, the Musical. Through Feb. 7. A Magical Journey Through Stages, Auditorium Center, 875 E. Main St Through Feb. 7. Fri. and Sat. Feb 5 & 6, 7:30 p.m., and Sun. Feb. 7. 2 p.m. This rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal
[ WED., FEBRUARY 3 ] Active Parenting Now. 6-8 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. How to Blowout Your Hair. 7-9 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Taste of Asia: Hot Pot Happening. 6-8:30 p.m. Wegmans Pittsford, 3195 Monroe Ave $65. 585249-0278. wegmans.com. Which Way Should I Go? Using a Compass. Through March 1. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 987-1717. gvc-adk.org/. [ THU., FEBRUARY 4 ] Don’t Live for Your Student Loans: Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester. 7-8 p.m. Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave Registration required. 336-6060. aholland@libraryweb. org. irondequoitlibrary.org. The Evolution of Gameboy Music: From Tetris to Trey Frey. 7-8 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Paper Bead Making + Storytelling. Feb. 4. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens. 6-8 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. Vegan Superbowl Appetizers. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $25. 585-7307034. rochesterbrainery.com. Wander / Wool. Feb. 4. Corning Museum of Glass, 1 Museum Way Meld inspirational modern glass with knitting instruction $5.50. 678-4894. eventbrite.com/e/wander-woolretreat-tickets-18865864308. [ SAT., FEBRUARY 6 ] Introduction to Adobe Illustrator. 12-3 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $25. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. [ MON., FEBRUARY 8 ] Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO). 7-9 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com.
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Searchable, up-to-the-minute movie times for all area theaters can be found at rochestercitynewspaper.com, and on City’s mobile website.
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
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Opening with a sepia-toned Disney logo over the sounds of some vintage 50’s tunes, there’s no mistaking the tone director Craig Gillespie’s is after with “The Finest Hours.” This is an earnest, old-fashioned adventure story. Formulaic but remarkably effective, outside of the modern special effects, the film could easily have been made in the era in which its story takes place. It’s a period piece “The Perfect Storm” minus the crushing sense of tragedy. Based on Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman’s book “The Finest Hours: The
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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
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
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True Story Of The U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue,” and adapted by screenwriters Eric Johnson, Scott Silver, and Paul Tamasy, the film chronicles an incident that took place in February 1952. Chris Pine is Bernie Webber, a rule-abiding member of the Coast Guard stationed in Chatham, Massachusetts, called into action when a particularly fierce nor’easter splits the Pendleton oil tanker in two, leaving 32 survivors adrift in half a ship, without any commanding officers or a radio to signal for help. With most of the Coast Guard’s men off assisting another distressed ship, Bernie’s inexperienced commander (Eric Bana, sporting a Southern accent that’s truly a thing to behold) orders him to attempt a daring rescue mission with only a scrappy four-man crew (including a severely underused Ben Foster). It’s a race against time as the Pendleton’s chief engineer, Ray Sybert (Casey Affleck) uses his ingenuity to keep the crew alive, deciding on a desperate course of action that involves running the boat aground on a shoal in order to keep
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what remains of the ship from sinking long enough for a rescue mission (which they’re unsure is even coming) to reach them. Any traditional adventure tale wouldn’t be complete without a element of romance, here fulfilled by Bernie’s courtship of the plucky Miriam (a charismatic Holliday Grainger), with whom he’s been speaking over the phone for months — they meet face-to-face for the first time as the film begins. Naturally, they’ve just gotten engaged when Bernie sets off on a mission that seems tantamount to suicide. The main action cuts between Bernie’s rescue mission, the struggles of the Pendleton’s crew, and Miriam back on land, barging into the commanding officer’s headquarters and demanding that he call Bernie back. “The Finest Hours” is the type of movie where even if you haven’t seen any trailers or aren’t familiar with the actual story that inspired it, you already know how things are going to turn out — it is a Disney film after all. That the film is able to generate as much suspense as it does is impressive in itself. The scenes of Webber and his small crew piloting their tiny lifeboat out to storm-ravaged sea and cresting seemingly impossible waves, are undeniably thrilling. The computer generated effects are convincing, but do occasionally fall into weak green screen territory. Pine has already demonstrated himself a reliable leading man, but it’s the magnetic Affleck who really proves himself. He’s always a good actor, but here he makes a case
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for himself as a bona fide movie star. It helps that men aren’t treated as infallible superheroes. One of the best aspects of Pine’s performance is how he allows us to see how often Webber is out-of-his-mind terrified, making his bravery all the more admirable. The performances are able to overcome some of the more clunky narrative devices: Webber’s strict adherence to regulations seems manufactured only so that at a key moment he can chuck the rules aside while in the line of duty. There’s also some backstory about how Webber was unable to save the men on his last rescue mission, but for some reason that story is told to us repeatedly instead of being shown, so it never has the chance to truly resonant in any way that sticks. The recent film “In the Heart of the Sea” was also an old-fashioned seafaring epic at heart, but it attempted to spice things up with modern camera techniques, which only highlighted the creaky storytelling. Cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe uses the epic camera moves sparingly; the moment when a Pendleton crew member first discovers that half the ship he’s on has been ripped away is a truly terrifying sight. An old-school throwback, “The Finest Hours” succeeds in its minor aspirations as a well-crafted, solidly entertaining adventure, infused with the spirit of the 1950’s. It’s not likely to stand the test of time, but for a January or early-February deadzone release, it’s practically a miracle it’s as good as it is.
There’s some irony in the fact that this year’s Oscars fall during Black History Month. The #OscarsSoWhite controversy called attention to the lack of nominations for black performers and filmmakers (or any artists of color, for that matter) and how these nominations were a reflection of the larger issue of Hollywood’s racial bias. Like an antidote to the whitewashed Oscar nominees, the month of February will see a number of film screenings in Rochester that highlight the stories of African and African-American culture. A wide-ranging and genre-spanning collection of films will pull into focus the kinds of stories that demand to be told. Note: Screenings at The Little (240 East Avenue; thelittle.org) include a post-film panel discussion. “Chi-Raq”: A bold, blistering update of Aristophanes’ 2,500-year-old play, “Lysistrata,” Spike Lee’s latest joint tackles our country’s epidemic of gun violence as only Lee can. Moving the action to modern day Chicago, the film follows Lysistrata (Teyonah Parris, “Dear White People”), the girlfriend of Spartan gang leader ChiRaq (Nick Cannon), as she organizes her fellow women into withholding sex until the fighting between the Spartans and the rival Trojans comes to an end. Elements of social satire, farce, and tragedy combine
into a barbed state-of-the-union examination (told almost entirely in rhyme) of where our country’s at in 2016. (The Little; Saturday, February 6, 3 p.m.; Saturday, February 20, 7 p.m.; $5) “Mavis!”: Screening as part of the Little’s Monthly One Take Documentary series, “Mavis!” profiles the life and music of R&B and gospel singer Mavis Staples. A post-screening Skype Q&A with director Jessica Edwards will follow. (The Little; Tuesday, February 9, 7 p.m.; $8) “BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez”: Focusing on the life of poet, playwright, teacher, and activist Sonia Sanchez, this documentary mixes Sanchez’s live performances with recollections of her life and experiences as an influential figure in the Black Arts Movement of the 1960’s. (The Little; Saturday, February 13, 3 p.m.; $5) “Bamboozled”: An underrated entry in Spike Lee’s filmography, this dark comedy from 2000 imagines what might happen if some enterprising television network decided it might be a good idea to revive blackface minstrel shows, but this time produced by and starring black actors. The digital camerawork feels a bit dated, but the ideas (and the palpable anger behind them) in “Bamboozled” showcase Lee at his best: messy, uncompromising, and always fascinating. (The Little; Saturday, February 20, 3 p.m.; $5) “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution”: This is a free encore screening
In Spike Lee’s “Chi-Raq,” an adaptation of Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata,” women of Chicago’s south side withhold sex from their partners until the violence stops.
of a gripping documentary chronicling the history of the Black Panther movement. (The Little; Monday, February 22, 7 p.m.; $5) “3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets”: In 2012, Jordan Davis, an unarmed black teenager, was shot and killed by white, middle-aged software engineer Michael Dunn, following a dispute about loud music in a gas station parking lot. This compelling and heartbreaking documentary chronicles the aftermath and court trial that followed, along with interviews with Davis’ friends and family. (The Little; Saturday, February 27, 3 p.m.; $5)
Every Thursday throughout the month, the Dryden Theatre (900 East Avenue) will feature the films of Ethiopian director Haile Gerima. Tickets are $8 general admission. “Harvest: 3,000 Years”: Gerima’s first feature set in Africa follows a dispute between a wealthy feudal landlord and a protester who feels he’s mistreating the Ethiopian peasants he uses as laborers. (Thursday, February 4, 8 p.m.) “Ashes & Embers”: A Vietnam veteran suffering the effects of PTSD struggles to come to terms with his role in the war as well as the experience of living as a black man in America. (Thursday, February 18, 8 p.m.) “Sankofa”: A self-absorbed fashion model on a photo shoot in Ghana finds herself forced to confront her ancestral heritage and cultural identity when she’s transported back to a Louisiana slave plantation. (Thursday, February 25, 8 p.m.) Separate from the Black History Month screenings, The Little will also present a lineup of classic blaxploitation films as part of its ongoing Mondo Film series. All films start at 10 p.m. and are $5. “Shaft”: Richard Roundtree stars as private eye and general bad mother (shut your mouth!) John Shaft, who’s tasked by a crime lord to find his kidnapped daughter. (Friday, February 5) “Cleopatra Jones”: Tamara Dobson is a black female secret agent tasked with cracking down on drug-trafficking in the U.S., a mission which pits her against a notorious drug lord known as Mommy (Shelley Winters). (Friday, February 12) “Uptown Saturday Night”: Sidney Poitier (who also directs) and Bill Cosby star as two buddies who set out to recover a stolen wallet, which happens to hold a winning lottery ticket. With Harry Belafonte and Richard Pryor. (Friday, February 19) “Willie Dynamite”: After hitting rock-bottom, a New York City pimp looks to mend his ways and clean up his life with the help of a social worker. (Friday, February 26)
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[ OPENING ] ALL THINGS MUST PASS: THE RISE AND FALL OF TOWER RECORDS (NR): This documentary explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and the legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon. Little BORN YESTERDAY (1950): A millionaire tycoon hires a tutor to teach his mistress proper etiquette when he descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two. Dryden (Sat, Feb 6, 8 p.m.) THE CHOICE (PG-13): In the latest Nicholas Sparks adaptation, neighbors in a small coastal town wind up in a relationship that’s tested by an unexpected tragedy. Canandaigua, Culver, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster EXILED (2006): A friendship is formed between an ex-gangster and two groups of hitmen: those who want to protect him and those who were sent to kill him. Dryden (Wed, Feb 3, 8 p.m.) HAIL, CAESAR! (PG-13): Studio “fixer” Eddie Mannix tries to discover what happened to a famous cast member who vanishes during filming. From the Coen brothers, and starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Ralph Fiennes, and Tilda Swinton. Culver, Greece, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster HALDANE OF THE SECRET SERVICE (1923): Harry Houdini directs and stars in the story of Heath Haldane, who tracks down a vicious gang of counterfeiters, narrowly missing death several times. Dryden (Tue, Feb 9, 8 p.m.) OFFICE (2015): Johnnie To directs this takedown of capitalist corruption and greed that’s also a slick song-and-dance musical extravaganza. Dryden (Fri, Feb 5, 8 p.m.) PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES (PG-13): Jane Austen’s classic 1813 novel “Pride and Prejudice” gets a new adaptation. Also there’s a zombie invasion. Canandaigua, Culver, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, TInseltown, Webster WILDFLOWER (PG-13): A college student believes her recurring nightmare may be a suppressed memory, one that forces her to confront a past trauma possibly bring a killer to justice. Pittsford [ CONTINUING ] THE 5TH WAVE (PG-13): A young girl is on the run, desperate to save her younger brother after four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have decimated most of the planet. Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Liev Schreiber, and Maria Bello. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI (R): Michael Bay tackling the Benghazi story, which means one thing: get ready for BAYGHAZI! Canandaigua, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster
2016 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS PROGRAMS (NR): Four separate programs featuring each of the Academy Award-nominated Documentary, Live Action, and Animated short films. Little THE BIG SHORT (R):The true story of the men who predicted the housing market meltdown, and made millions off it. Starring Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, and Brad Pitt. Culver, Pittsford, Webster THE BOY (PG-13): A nanny is shocked that her new employer’s boy is actually a life-sized doll. After violating a list of strict rules, disturbing events make her believe that the doll is alive. Canandaigua, Tinseltown BRIDGE OF SPIES (PG-13): Steven Spielberg directs the true story of an American lawyer who’s recruited by the CIA to help rescue a pilot detained in the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Starring Tom Hanks. Movies 10 BROOKLYN (PG-13): Saoirse Ronan stars as a young woman who emigrates from Ireland to America in the 1950s, and finds herself torn between her new life and the one she left behind. Culver, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown CAROL (R): In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk falls for an older, married woman. Starring Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, and Kyle Chandler. Cinema CREED (PG-13): The son of champion fighter Apollo Creed enlists Rocky Balboa to train him in this “Rocky” series spin-off. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Phylicia Rashad, and Tessa Thompson. Culver DADDY’S HOME (PG-13): A mild-mannered executive strives to become the best step dad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling father arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids. Starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE DANISH GIRL (R): This love story is inspired by the true story of Danish painter Einar Wegener, one of the first recipients of gender reassignment surgery. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, and Ben Whishaw. Cinema DIRTY GRANDPA (R): Right before his wedding, an uptight guy is tricked into driving his grandfather, a perverted former Army general, to Florida for spring break. Starring Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, and Aubrey Plaza. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK (R): An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship, in this parody of… well, you can figure it out. Starring Marlon Wayans. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE FINEST HOURS (PG-13): The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952. Starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, and Eric
Bana. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE HATEFUL EIGHT (R): A group of corrupt bounty hunters, criminals, and lawmen seek shelter from a raging blizzard and get caught up in a plot of betrayal and deception in the latest from Quentin Tarantino. Cinema, Culver, Eastview, Henrietta, Webster THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 (PG-13): In the epic conclusion to the popular series, the war of Panem escalates to the as Katniss must bring together an army against President Snow. Henrietta JANE GOT A GUN (R): A woman asks her ex-lover for help in order to save her outlaw husband from a gang out to kill him. Starring Natalie Portman and Joel Edgerton. Canandaigua, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown JOY (PG-13): Jennifer Lawrence stars in this true story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs. Eastview, Henrietta, Pittsford, Webster KUNG FU PANDA 3 (PG): The continuing adventures of Po, who must now face two hugely epic, but different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to his home. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE REVENANT (R): In the 1820s, a frontiersman sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and Domhnall Gleeson. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Little, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown RIDE ALONG 2 (PG-13): As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soonto-be brother-in-law to bring down a drug dealer who’s been supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Tinseltown, Webster ROOM (R): A young woman puts on a brave face for the young son she’s raising, as they live as captives in a windowless 10-by-10 shed. Based on the best-selling novel by Emma Donoghue. Starring Brie Larson, Joan Allen, and William H, Macy. Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown SISTERS (R): Tina Fey and Amy Poehler play two sisters who decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home. Eastview, Henrietta, Webster SPOTLIGHT (R): The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese. Starring Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, and Mark Ruffalo. Canadaigua, Culver, Pittsford, Tinseltown STAR WARS: EPISODE VII - THE FORCE AWAKENS (PG-13): Maybe you’ve heard of this one. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, IMAX, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster
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690 Garson LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/7/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to c/o Mark Hudson Management P.O. Box 30071 Rochester NY 14603 General purpose
English Pines Management, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/15/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to1687 English Rd Rochester NY 14616 General purpose
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9 Wisteria, LLC, Art of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/8/2016. 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 2 Wisteria Lane, Rochester, NY 14617. Purpose: Any lawful activities.
Freedom Cribs LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/7/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 235 Carmas Dr Rochester, NY 14626 General purpose
15 ROTTERDAM LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/02/15. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 30 N. Union Street, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ]
[ NOTICE ] Amanda Regan Mental Health Counseling PLLC, a domestic PLLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/16/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Amanda Regan, 722 Weiland Rd., #200, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: Mental Health Counselor. [ NOTICE ] Amps Fit Group, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/11/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of
[ NOTICE ] G. DOMINGUE #1 WELL, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/31/2015. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 51 Lac Kine Dr., Rochester, NY 14618, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, Serial Number pending for beer, liquor, and wine has been applied for by the undersigned*to sell beer, liquor, and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 8006 Ridge Road W.,
[ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 23 JONES AVENUE ASSOCIATES, LLC. Art.of Org. filed Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) 1/27/2016. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 506 W. Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14608. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 300 Bremen Street LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 6/15/15. 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 620 Park Ave., #175, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 619 Jefferson Land Holding, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/16/15. 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 2740 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 677 West Ferry Realty Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/15. 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, Attn: Jordan C. Alaimo, Esq., 350 Linden Oaks, Ste. 310, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 7-11 Ashland Realty LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/15. 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, Attn: Jordan C. Alaimo, Esq., 350 Linden Oaks, Ste. 310, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 748 MARINER CIRCLE LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 12/28/2015. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 748 MARINER CIRCLE LLC, 748 MARINER CIRCLE, WEBSTER, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: ROBERT MORGAN LIMIT III LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NYS Dept. of State: March 16, 2009. Office of the LLC: Monroe County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NY Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 184-B Seasons Trail, Webster, New York 14580. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Branca Midtown, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/22/16. 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 791 Mile Square Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Case Canoe, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on 01/06/2016. 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 705 Roosevelt Road, East
Rochester, NY 14445. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Chem E Water Management, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 5/13/14. Office location: Monroe County. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. shall mail process to the principal business address of the LLC: 18 Timber Ln, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Chess Unleashed, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/21/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of CHRIS HARRIS & ASSOCIATES LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on May 5, 2014. Office location: Monroe Co., NY. Princ. Office of LLC: 274 Goodman St N unit 616, Rochester NY 14607. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Princ. Office of LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Christa Hyatt LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/18/15. 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 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF CLASS A CONSTRUCTION LLC. Arts. of Org. were filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 12/18/2015. Office in Wayne County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 817 Whitney Rd, Ontario, NY 14519. Purpose: any lawful activity.
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Legal Ads > page 31 [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Excel Managed Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 11/05/2015. Office Location: Monroe County. The SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: 3111 Rivermill Dr. Columbus, OH 43220. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful act or activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of FLOY-MAR FARMS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/14/2015 with an effective date of 1/1/16. 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, 1891 Salt Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of GB AJ PROPERTIES IV, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/7/2016 with effective date of 1/15/2016 and dissolution date of 12/31/2045. Office location Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to and the registered agent at that address is: Andrew Tickle, 793 S Goodman Ave, Rochester NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Grove Underhill Properties, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/16/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 56 Clintwood Ct., Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Hall 1379 LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/12/16. 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 470 ScottsvilleChili Rd., Scottsville, NY 14546. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Health Monkey, LLC.
Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State on December 30, 2015. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to 412 Linden Avenue, Rochester, New York 14625. 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 Hong Rong, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/05/2016 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 115 Pattonwood Dr., Irondequoit, NY14617. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of J&S Realty Holdings, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Secty of State of NY (SSNY) on November 16, 2015. Office in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, PO BOX 54 Yorba Linda CA 92885. Purpose: Any Lawful purpose [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Josh Kramer Development, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/17/15. 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 7014 13th Ave Ste 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Jreige Realty, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Secty of State of NY (SSNY) on March 7, 2008. Office in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, PO BOX 54 Yorba Linda CA 92885. Purpose: Any Lawful purpose [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MADDOX DEVELOPMENT LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/26/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 4 Colten Ct., Webster, NY 14580. SSNY designated
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 as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Rudy Neufeld at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MC Webster Land LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/22/15. 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 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MCE Solutions II LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/24/15. 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 3 Elmbrook Dr., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Moxley Transportation LLC. Art. of Org. filed Dept. of State (SSNY) 12/21/2015. 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 181 Rodessa Rd Rochester NY 14616 . Purpose: any lawful activities.
The LLC, 150 Willow Ridge Trail, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Picknick, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/22/16. 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 791 Mile Square Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Pilosi Enterprises, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/17/15. 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, 937 Little Pond Way, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of PLYMOUTH TERRACE, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/01/15. 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 1001 LEXINGTON AVENUE ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, 14606. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ]
Notice of Formation of New Life Trucking LLC. Art. of Org. filed sec’y of state (SSNY) 12/21/15. Office: Monroe County designation as process agent. Addr: 53 Atwood Dr. Rochester NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of formation of Rochester Main Event Productions, LLC. Art.of Org. filed Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) 1/11/16. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 136 Minnesota St, Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
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Notice of Formation of NEW YORK NATURE CHOICE LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/04/15. 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 18 JACKSON ROAD EXT, PENFIELD, NY 14526. Purpose: any lawful activities.
Notice of Formation of Shawn O Photo, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/6/2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY Shawn Orlowski designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 8 Alonzo St. Rochester, NY 14612 . Purpose: any lawful activities.
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Notice of Formation of Parkview Place, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/7/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:
Notice of Formation of Sibley Capital Leverage Lender LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/25/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall
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mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Steadfast Driving Services, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/22/16. 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 791 Mile Square Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of SUMKET DEVELOPMENT LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 09/08/14. 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 1001 Lexington Avenue Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Tandem Running, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) January 8, 2016. 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 c/o Tandem Running, 31 High Point Dr. Spencerport, NY . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of TIMBER WIND LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Jan 4, 2016. Office location: Monroe Co., NY. Princ. Office of LLC: 120 Linden Oaks Drive, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14625. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Princ. Office of LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Transformative Energy, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/5/16. 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 31 W. Main St., LeRoy, NY 14482. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of ViewSignage LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York
Department of State on 10/20/2015. Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 138 Penhurst St, Rochester NY 14619. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of WHAT BOX? EVENTS, LLC. Art.of Org. filed Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) 1/7/2016. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2024 W. Henrietta Rd., Ste. 3D, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Yvonne S Whitmore Children LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/8/15. 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 11 Bosworth Field, Mendon, NY 14506. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qual. of DRT Power Systems, LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/14/16. Office loc: Monroe County. LLC org. in OH 5/23/13. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 618 Greenmount Blvd., Dayton, OH 45419. OH office addr.: 33 W. First St., Ste. 600, Dayton, OH 45402. Art. of Org. on file: SSOH, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Purp: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Alden GP-Rochester Highlands, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/22/15. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/17/15. 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. DE address of LLC: 1675 South State St., Ste. B, Dover, DE 19901. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of GENIE SOLAR ENERGY LLC Appl. for Auth. filed
with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/15/16. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 01/07/16. 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, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of GESUND & PAILET, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/15. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Louisiana (LA) on 07/18/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 11 Alger Dr. Rochester, NY, 14624. LA addr. of LLC: 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 805, Metairie, LA, 70002. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of LA, P.O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-912. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of HORSEHEADS NCP, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/1/15. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 7/16/15. 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 12206. DE address of LLC: 160 Greentree Drive, Ste. 101, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics FinCo S.a.r.l. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 1/14/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 1001 US Route 202 North, Raritan, NJ 08869. LLC formed in Luxembourg on 4/2/14. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Luxembourg addr. of LLC: 5 rue Heienhaff, L-1736 Luxembourg. Cert. of Form. filed with Registre de Commerce et des Societes, 5 rue Heienhaff, L-1736 Luxembourg. Purpose: all lawful purposes.
[ NOTICE ] NYOCON LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/15/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Devin Floyd, 1157 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, NY 14609. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Out Vest Rochester LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/11/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 550 Latona Rd, #D419 Rochester NY 14626 General purpose [ NOTICE ] Randi Barrell Mental Health Counseling, PLLC Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/28/15. 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 722 Weiland Road, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: Mental Health Counseling [ NOTICE ] ROCBERRY MARKETING LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on December 15, 2015. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 43 Wenham Ln, Pittsford, NY 14534. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Skillful Communications Media, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/21/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Martin A. Philippone, Esq., 31 E. Main St., Ste. 4000, Rochester, NY 14614. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Sunvestment Energy Group NY 60, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Secretary of State (“SOS”) on January 5, 2016. LLC office is in Monroe County. SOS was designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SOS shall mail copy of any process served to 125 Tech Park Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful act or activity.
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Legal Ads > page 33 [ NOTICE ] Tech Logistics Group, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/15/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Jeffrey L. Tewksbury, 178 Lyell Ave., Spencerport, NY 14559. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services LLC (“LLC”) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on December 23, 2015. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services LLC, 3445 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] VERCAT, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/20/15. Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2045. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 30 N. Union Street, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Waiwai New York, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/12/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporate Direct, Inc., 2248 Meridian Blvd., Ste. H, Minden, NV 89423. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Oxy Living LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/11/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon
whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Incorp Services, Inc., One Commerce Plz., 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 805-A, Albany, NY 12210. General purpose. [ NOTICE } Notice of Formation of RCM Hyatt LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/18/15. 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 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE } Notice of Qualification of Global Patent Solutions, L.L.C. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/30/15. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in AZ on 5/25/05. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. AZ and principal business address: 1375 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 330, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Cert. of Form. filed with Executive Director, AZ Corporation Commission, 130 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007. Purpose: all lawful purposes.
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 [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] AdBixo Ultd LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 01/25/2016. Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 6445 Citation #F Clarkston MI 48346. The purpose of the Company is Real Estate Investment. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of 3930 St Paul LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on August 12, 2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC, 22 Glenville Drive, Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of Nical, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on October 1, 2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC, 28 Limerick Lane, Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activity
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The Gamma Nu of Phi Kappa Tau Alumni, Inc. will be holding it’s annual membership meeting at 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 2, 2016. The meeting will take place at the Chapter House (604 Charter’s Way, Rochester, NY 14623) to elect members of the Board of Directors and transact such other business which may come before the meeting.
Pluta Realty LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on December 22, 2015 with an effective date of formation of December 22, 2015. Its principal place of business is located at 2990 East Avenue, Rochester, New York in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any
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process shall be mailed to 2990 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 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 PLLC ] Capuano Medical PLLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on December 18, 2015. Its principal place of business is located at 2640 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, New York 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 2640 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, New York 14626. The purpose of the PLLC is to practice the profession of medicine. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TRANSPARENT WEALTH CONSULTING LLC ] Transparent Wealth Consulting LLC filed Articles of Organization with New York State on January 6, 2016. Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as its agent and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it is c/o the Company, 4 Toby Rd, Pittsford, New York 14534. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing pursuant to Article 18-A of the New York State General Municipal Law will be held by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) on the 16th day of February, 2016 at 11:45 a.m., local time, at the Ebenezer
Watts Conference Center, 49 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14614, in connection with the following matter: MORGAN U-AVE LLC, a New York limited liability company, for itself or an entity formed or to be formed (collectively, the “Company”) has requested that the Agency assist with a certain Project (the “Project”), consisting of: (A) the acquisition by lease, license or otherwise, of an interest in an approximately 2.51-acre parcel of land located at 911-913 University Avenue in the City of Rochester, New York (the “Land”) together with the existing approximately 8,434 square-foot building thereon (the “Existing Improvements”); (B)(i) the renovation and rehabilitation of the Existing Improvements for continued use by a veteran’s organization known as Monroe Voiture No. 111 Memorial Home, Inc. (the “Tenant”), and (ii) the construction on the remaining portion of the Land of a 4-story, 115,200 square-foot, 99unit apartment building with 132 interior vehicle parking spaces and a 25-space surface parking lot together with related improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”); and (C) the acquisition and installation therein, thereon or thereabout of certain machinery, equipment and related personal property (the “Equipment” and, together with the Land, the Existing Improvements and the Improvements, the “Facility”). The Facility will be initially operated and/or managed by the Company. The Agency will acquire an interest in the Facility and lease the Facility to the Company. The financial assistance contemplated by the Agency will consist generally of the exemption from taxation expected to be claimed by the Company as a result of the Agency taking an interest in, possession or control (by lease, license or otherwise) of the Facility, or of the Company acting as an agent of the Agency, consisting of: (i) exemption from state and local sales and use tax with respect to the qualifying personal property portion of the Facility, (ii) exemption from mortgage recording tax with respect to any qualifying mortgage on the Facility, and (iii) exemption from general real property taxation with respect to the Facility, which exemption shall be offset, in whole or in part, by contractual payments in lieu of taxes by the Company for the benefit of affected tax jurisdictions.
A copy of the Company’s application, containing the Benefit/Incentive analysis, is available for inspection at the Agency’s offices at 8100 CityPlace, 50 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and will be available for inspection and review at the above-scheduled Public Hearing. The Agency will at the above-stated time and place hear all persons with views in favor of or opposed to either the location or nature of the Facility, or the proposed financial assistance being contemplated by the Agency. In addition, at, or prior to, such hearing, interested parties may submit to the Agency written materials pertaining to such matters. Dated: February 3, 2016 COUNTY OF MONROE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Paul A. Johnson, Acting Executive Director [ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing pursuant to Article 18-A of the New York State General Municipal Law will be held by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) on the 16th day of February, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., local time, at the Ebenezer Watts Conference Center, 49 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14614, in connection with the following matter: MORGAN COURT STREET APARTMENTS LLC, a New York limited liability company, for itself or an entity formed or to be formed (collectively, the “Company”) has requested that the Agency assist with a certain Project (the “Project”), consisting of: (A) the acquisition by lease, license or otherwise, of an interest in an approximately 1.63-acre parcel of land located at 103 Court Street in the City of Rochester, New York [Tax Map No. 121.310-0001-033.001] (the “Land”); (B) the construction thereon of an approximately 223,900 square-foot 5-story mixeduse building consisting of 124 residential units, 10,000 square feet of commercial/retail and back office space and parking (collectively, the “Improvements”), and (C) the acquisition and installation therein, thereon or thereabout of certain machinery, equipment and related personal property (the “Equipment” and, together with the Land and the Improvements, the
“Facility”). The Facility will be initially operated and/or managed by the Company. The Agency will acquire an interest in the Facility and lease the Facility to the Company. The financial assistance contemplated by the Agency will consist generally of the exemption from taxation expected to be claimed by the Company as a result of the Agency taking an interest in, possession or control (by lease, license or otherwise) of the Facility, or of the Company acting as an agent of the Agency, consisting of: (i) exemption from state and local sales and use tax with respect to the qualifying personal property portion of the Facility, (ii) exemption from mortgage recording tax with respect to any qualifying mortgage on the Facility, and (iii) exemption from general real property taxation with respect to the Facility, which exemption shall be offset, in whole or in part, by contractual payments in lieu of taxes by the Company for the benefit of affected tax jurisdictions. A copy of the Company’s application, containing the Benefit/Incentive analysis, is available for inspection at the Agency’s offices at 8100 CityPlace, 50 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and will be available for inspection and review at the above-scheduled Public Hearing. The Agency will at the above-stated time and place hear all persons with views in favor of or opposed to either the location or nature of the Facility, or the proposed financial assistance being contemplated by the Agency. In addition, at, or prior to, such hearing, interested parties may submit to the Agency written materials pertaining to such matters. Dated: February 3, 2016 COUNTY OF MONROE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Paul A. Johnson, Acting Executive Director [ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing pursuant to Article 18-A of the New York State General Municipal Law will be held by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) on the 16th day of February, 2016 at 11:15 a.m., local time, at the Ebenezer Watts Conference Center, 49 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York
14614, in connection with the following matter: 125 EMS HOTEL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for itself or an entity formed or to be formed (collectively, the “Company”) has requested that the Agency assist with a certain Project (the “Project”), consisting of: (A) the acquisition by lease, license or otherwise, of an interest in certain real property located at 125 East Main Street in the City of Rochester, New York (the “Land”), together with the existing 25-story, approximately 274,000 square-foot Hyatt Hotel located thereon comprised of 338 guest rooms and 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space and related amenities (the “Existing Improvements”); (B) the renovation and rehabilitation of the Existing Improvements (the “Improvements”); and (C) the acquisition and installation therein, thereon or thereabout of certain machinery, equipment and related personal property (the “Equipment” and, together with the Land, the Existing Improvements and the Improvements, the “Facility”). The Facility will be initially operated and/or managed by the Company. The Agency will acquire an interest in the Facility and lease the Facility to the Company. The financial assistance contemplated by the Agency will consist generally of the exemption from taxation expected to be claimed by the Company as a result of the Agency taking an interest in, possession or control (by lease, license or otherwise) of the Facility, or of the Company acting as an agent of the Agency, consisting of: (i) exemption from state and local sales and use tax with respect to the qualifying personal property portion of the Facility, (ii) exemption from mortgage recording tax with respect to any qualifying mortgage on the Facility, and (iii) exemption from general real property taxation with respect to the Facility, which exemption shall be offset, in whole or in part, by contractual payments in lieu of taxes by the Company for the benefit of affected tax jurisdictions. A copy of the Company’s application, containing the Benefit/Incentive analysis, is available for inspection at the Agency’s offices at 8100 CityPlace, 50 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and will be available for inspection and review at the above-scheduled Public Hearing.
Legal Ads The Agency will at the above-stated time and place hear all persons with views in favor of or opposed to either the location or nature of the Facility, or the proposed financial assistance being contemplated by the Agency. In addition, at, or prior to, such hearing, interested parties may submit to the Agency written materials pertaining to such matters. Dated: February 3, 2016 COUNTY OF MONROE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Paul A. Johnson, Acting Executive Director [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2015-7086 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Josephine Cameron; Alexis Howell; Jonathan Cameron, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated January 21, 2016, entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the front vestibule of the Monroe County Office Building located at 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe on March 2, 2016 at 9:00 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 Henrietta, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 1497 Calkins Road, Town of Henrietta, NY; Tax Account No. 177.051-10 described in Deed recorded in Liber 4642 of Deeds, page 194; lot size .41 acres. 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: $130,728.30 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: January 2016 George H. Gray, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE ] SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF
MONROE INDEX# 7687/15 FILED: 1/12/2016 Plaintiff designates MONROE County as the place of trial. The Basis of Venue is that the Subject of the Action is situated in MONROE County. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, against Seema Ali Rizzo, Esq. as Guardian ad Litem for the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through Trevor J. Gatewood a/k/a Trevor Gatewood, who may be deceased by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, ERIC GATEWOOD, heir-at-law of Trevor J. Gatewood a/k/a Trevor Gatewood, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: 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 ATTORNEYS 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 YOU 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 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 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); The United States of America may appear or answer within 60 days of service hereof; and in case of your failure to
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 appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is the foreclosure of a Mortgage, dated September 30, 1997, executed by Trevor J. Gatewood a/k/a Trevor Gatewood, as mortgagor, to Intercounty Mortgage, Inc., as mortgagee, to secure the sum of $66,865.00, which mortgage was duly recorded in The Monroe County Clerk’s Office on September 30, 1997, in Book 13478 at Page 0577. An Assignment of Mortgage was recorded in The Monroe County Clerk’s Office on September 30, 1997, in Book 01194 at Page 0093. An Assignment of Mortgage was recorded in The Monroe County Clerk’s Office on May 7, 1998, in Book 01233 at Page 0204. An Assignment of Mortgage was recorded in The Monroe County Clerk’s Office on August 11, 1999, in Book 01309 at Page 0316. An Assignment of Mortgage was recorded in The Monroe County Clerk’s Office on January 9, 2001, in Book 01379 at Page 0258. An Assignment of Mortgage was recorded in The Monroe County Clerk’s Office on February 27, 2009, in Book 1609 at Page 141, covering premises known as 474 Birr Street, Rochester, NY 14613 (Section 090.65, Block 2 and Lot 64). The relief sought within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. To the above named Defendants: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Elma A. Bellini, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, filed along with the supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of MONROE on December 24, 2015. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Rochester, County of the Monroe and State of New York, designated as Section 090.65, Block 2 and Lot 64, said premises known as 474 Birr Street, Rochester, NY 14613. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. By reason of the default in the payment of the monthly installment of principal and interest, among other things, as hereinafter set forth, Plaintiff, the holder
and owner of the aforementioned Note and Mortgage, or their agents has elected and does hereby elect to declare the entire principal balance to be due and owing. By reason of the foregoing, there is now due and owing from the Mortgagor to plaintiff the principal sum of $47,272.35 plus interest and late charges. At the time of the default, the interest rate was 8.250%. Said rate has been calculated from January 1, 2015, the first date of the month before the default date of February 1, 2015. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/ DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free
helpline maintained by New York state Banking Department at 1-877-Bank-NYS or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. Section 1303 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving the 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 may 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 AN ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Stiene & Associates, P.C., Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 187 East Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 201501058 [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ] INDEX NO.: 2015/005232. Date Filed: 9/30/2015. MORTGAGED PREMISES: 17 Klueh Street f/k/a 17 Klueh Park, Rochester, New York 14611. SBL #: 120.33-1-12. Plaintiff designates MONROE County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate. STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF MONROE HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- MAZIE WHITE, if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors,
creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, in any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff, ET AL. Defendants. 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, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). 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 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. THE OBJECT the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $21,502.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of MONROE on September 25, 2008, in BOOK NUMBER 22022 PAGE NUMBER 417, covering premises known as 17 Klueh Street f/k/a 17 Klueh Park, Rochester, New York 14611, - SBL #: 120.33-1-12. 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. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendant and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendant MAZIE WHITE, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Richard A. Dollinger, J.S.C of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated September 14, 2015. Dated: New Rochelle, NY September 24, 2015 MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. Sonia J. Baez, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot St., Ste. 210 New Rochelle, NY 10801 p. 914-6368900 f. 914-636-8901 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.
In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work 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 of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. [ WOODS HOLE VENTURES LLC ] Notice of filing of Application for Authority of limited liability company (LLC). Name of foreign LLC is WOODS HOLE VENTURES LLC. The Application for Authority was filed with the Sec. of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/23/2015. Jurisdiction: Delaware. Formed: 12/9/2015. County: Monroe. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 43 Wenham Ln, Pittsford, NY 14534. The address of the office required to be maintained in Delaware is its registered agent: Corp1, 28 Old Rudnick La., Dover DE 19901. The name and address of the authorized officer in Delaware where the Articles of Organization are filed is: Secretary of State, State of Delaware, Division of Corporations, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Suite 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any and all lawful activities.
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