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CREAT I V I TY PILOBOLUS BRINGS ITS EXPLOSIVE, ENTICING DANCERS BACK TO NAZARETH ARTS CENTER DANCE, PAGE 22
Anne Kress and the reinvention of MCC.
A closer look at the Elmwood cycle track.
Surf’s up: RoarShark brings the reverb.
EDUCATION, PAGE 8
TRANSPORTATION, PAGE 6
MUSIC, PAGE 16
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I was thrilled to see Darienne Lake on the cover of City, and love City even more for showcasing her talent (“The Lake Effect”). I am an avid fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and love drag entertainment. However, I would be even happier to see more real heroes who fall somewhere outside of the “normative” gender spectrum showcased in City. GENDA, the Gender Expression NonDiscrimination Act is still pending in New York. The real heroes are trans* people who fear losing their jobs, housing, or other things due to their gender identity and expression. Let’s start celebrating some of these folks on the cover of City and get GENDA passed, already! TREVOR G. GATES, ROCHESTER
The fight against the Common Core The massive resistance to the Common Core travesty, by concerned parents, teachers, and their unions, has finally moved New York State Regents, legislators, and the governor to backpedal. But this is only the first step in this struggle, for the Common Core juggernaut won’t roll over that easily. After all, the Common Core is the culmination of more than 25 years of a well-financed campaign by opportunist politicians seeking a standardized silver bullet for education and by corporate profiteers seeking a national education market for their ventures and wares. Their antidemocratic intrusions of standards, curricula, tests, and management schemes have been distracting schools and educators from authentic improvement for decades. 2 CITY
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We in Rochester ought to recognize this decades-long campaign, since one of its key instigators and power brokers all along has been Marc Tucker, whose wellheeled National Center on Education and the Economy decamped here in the late 1980’s to use the city schools as its laboratory. Since then, NCEE and its subsidiary America’s Choice have played a pivotal role in Common Core standards development. Tucker’s goal then and now is, in his words, “to remold the entire American system” of education and workforce development into “a seamless web that literally extends from cradle to grave,” using “international benchmarking as a lever for policy reform.” Back in 1989, a coalition of parents and educators spoke out against the Center’s corporate management style and “benchmarks of student performance.” One D&C op-ed from April 10, 1989, decrying the undue influence of the Center on city school district policy that was harming minority children, was cowritten by a coalition founding member, Bolgen Vargas. Fast forward 25 years, and Bolgen Vargas is now district superintendent. Curiously, despite his earlier concerns about outside influence on school policy, he, too, seems to have swallowed the Kool-Aid. Despite the current debates and growing refusal by other districts to use Common Core curriculum modules (all of which are “optional”), the city school district is, by all accounts, strictly enforcing and monitoring the use of this scripted, “teacher-proofed” material, much of it wildly inappropriate. District teachers laugh when I remind them that these state materials are optional. Not here. They tell me their hands are tied; one veteran teacher told me that district teachers are the “most fearful I’ve seen in 25 years.” What’s going on here? Why does the city school district
insist on forcing its teachers into a lockstep embrace of this house of cards, even as its shoddy facade has begun to crumble statewide? Does the district think that enthusiastic, autonomous, and unafraid teachers are somehow not essential to a good education? Is it really convinced that Common Core curriculum standards will somehow address the grueling concentration of child poverty that is the real source of poor student performance? It’s time for some answers, right here at home. DOUG NOBLE, ROCHESTER
Unions and poverty
Mr. Popper raises some fantastic points (“The Real Solution to Rochester’s Poverty,” guest commentary). We don’t live in a nation that is poor. We live in one of the wealthiest moments that this country has ever seen. Massive concentrations of wealth exist in very few hands. We don’t have a resource problem; we have a distribution problem. Unions are the major way to ensure that wealth is distributed more fairly to working people, who are essential to the creation of that wealth in the first place. If we continue to legislate away workers’ ability to organize, then we shouldn’t be surprised by the growing rates of poverty in our community. COLIN O’MALLEY
Poverty is hardly “manmade,” but rather is the natural condition of humankind. We overcome that wretched condition only through industriousness and ingenuity (which qualities are usually inimical to labor unions). Economic growth and development are the only antidote for poverty. New York State, unfortunately, already struggles with one of the most fiercely anti-growth environments in North America. Needless to say, increased unionization would only make our area’s
prospects that much more hopeless. The poor won’t be better off (though the union bosses sure would be). BDG
National labor law is based on the right to collective action by workers for purposes of collective bargaining or other mutual aid and protection. The right to strike was considered essential to balance power between employer and employees. Previous generations used that right to create a vast middle class. Will our generation be able to maintain those gains? The employer-consultant industry that shows employers how to best deprive workers of their lawful rights does a great disservice to us all, by leaving workers impoverished. Taxpayers then must subsidize with public benefits those impoverished workers. Instead, workers should be fairly compensated by employers who profit from their work. The right to collective bargaining and concerted action must be restored. Collective action will be needed for that, as is evident from our shared history. JEFF NIEZNANSKI
Addicts seek relief, not a high
Thanks for taking issue with the shameful D&C editorial, “What’s Fueling the Drug Culture?” (“The Roots of Addiction,” Urban Journal). Addiction is indeed an illness, often related to depression and other mental illnesses. For the D&C to suggest otherwise shows a shocking lack of knowledge and fuels prejudice against those with mental illnesses. Addictions, be they alcohol or heroin, often reflect a tortured soul for whom constant hopelessness and helplessness and emotional pain becomes unbearable. For these people, the attraction of the intoxicating substances is not the high that they provide. The high cannot hold a candle to the
immediate cessation of pain that comes from the swallow or injection or inhalation. Effective treatment for the underlying illnesses, when they prove chronic and unresponsive to medication and cognitive therapy, is sadly lacking in our society. And so their pain grinds on, unrelenting, day after day after day. The individual tries and fails again and again and again until they stop believing that any help exists and they begin believing that no matter what they do they will continue to suffer. Please hear this: People who suffer from these illnesses do not experience the world in the same way that healthy people do. The D&C concludes, as do too many members of the public, that these people are weak, lazy or otherwise lacking in character. This indicates their ignorance of their suffering. If you think I am incorrect, then you are fortunate indeed, because you and your family have escaped this pain and the terrible, terrible toll that it takes. Be thankful. The rest of us will continue struggling to find some help, some relief, and we will endeavor to hold our heads high despite what you think about our loved ones afflicted with mental illness. GARY R. SCIALDONE
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On county charter committee’s study of redistricting and road patrol costs: Clearly, this
isn’t an abstract conversation since it costs real dollars to field a police force in any of our area municipalities. I’d love some conversation about regionalizing our police and fire services here. In its present state, it is fragmented and creates turf issues. Traveling on Empire Boulevard toward Ridge Road, you have a unified commercial area that spans two municipalities. If there’s a need for service, I doubt that anyone looks at the logo on the side of the police car or fire truck responding. MATT MCDERMOTT
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Religious freedom and our other rights Americans may not be massacring one another because of religion, but we sure can use it to do plenty of harm. Many of us held our breath last week while Arizona Governor Jan Brewer tried to decide whether to veto a “free exercise of religion” bill. The bill’s critics charged that it would legalize discrimination against LGBTQ people. Supporters insisted that it was no big deal: that it simply clarified existing state law. But the bill was a big deal. In Arizona, individuals already have the right to discriminate against other people if they’re acting out of religious beliefs (except in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff). The new bill would have broadened that protection to cover businesses, associations, and other organizations. And clearly, LGBTQ people were the target. Writing recently on the Cato Institute website, Cato Fellow Ilya Shapiro noted that the law’s purpose was to protect businesses from being sued or fined if they denied service to someone based on religious belief. Shapiro mentioned two cases, one in New Mexico and one in Oregon, in which businesses refused to provide services or goods for a same-sex marriage or commitment ceremony. Other articles by conservative writers have also cited cases involving same-sex ceremonies. Arizona’s not the only state that’s been considering that kind of bill. And coincidentally or not, the push has been taking place as same-sex marriage has become more accepted nationally. In the end, Brewer vetoed the bill. But Arizona came close to having it on the books. Both houses of the state legislature had approved it. This is serious business. Bills like Arizona’s tell the public that the objects of the discrimination are lesser beings, not worthy of service – or protection. Brewer managed to pull her state back from that disaster, but her veto won’t have changed anybody’s mind. Prejudice will live on, in Arizona and elsewhere. Religious freedom is also at the heart of Sibelius v. Hobby Lobby, a case being heard this month by the Supreme Court. This time, the religious belief of a business owner is pitted against the needs of his women employees. Hobby Lobby provides health insurance for its employees, but it doesn’t cover contraceptives. The Affordable Care Act requires that coverage, and Hobby Lobby owner David Green, who is a Catholic, says that forces him to violate his religious beliefs. (Green’s employees are free to buy contraceptives on their own, obviously, but even the least expensive
Are all religious beliefs important enough to be protected? Whose beliefs are valid? How can government decide?” contraceptives can be a financial burden for low-income women.) Link anything to religious rights, and the issue becomes very complicated. Many of us are forced to do things that are against our religious beliefs. When the death penalty was legal in New York State, my taxes helped pay for executions, which I oppose based on religious grounds. My taxes helped pay for the Vietnam and Iraq wars, which I opposed. When public-school teachers teach about evolution and climate change, or about contraception, they are teaching things that violate some taxpayers’ religious beliefs, and yet those taxpayers are forced to contribute to their salaries. Are all religious beliefs important enough to be protected? Whose beliefs are valid? How can government decide? Why are the beliefs of “established religions” more worthy of protection than those of highly ethical atheists? And is an individual’s religious belief more important than the provision of quality, affordable health care? Religious faith is important to many of us, and the Constitution provides great protection for us to practice it. But the Constitution doesn’t give us the right to impose our religious beliefs on other people. And it shouldn’t give us the right to cause very real harm to others. Given the conservatism of this court’s majority, though – and its pro-business tilt – a pro-religion ruling wouldn’t be a surprise. And it won’t be a surprise if Arizona legislators find another way to legalize discrimination.
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Rapid transit
The RTS transit center is expected to open on November 28, 2014, — about five months ahead of schedule. The $50 million transit center will be located on Mortimer Street between North Clinton Avenue and St. Paul Street. St. Paul and North Clinton will also open to twoway traffic.
Senecas get serious
The Seneca Gaming Corporation bought 32 acres on Clay Road between Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road and Hylan Drive in Henrietta for a possible casino. A press release from the company said that no “set development plans” are in place, but that the corporation is interested in building hotel and retail space in addition to the casino.
Kodak, EPA shake on it
The Environmental Protection Agency signed off on a settlement between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Kodak. Under the agreement, Kodak will establish a $49 million trust fund for
clean-up work at Eastman Business Park and in the Genesee River. The state will provide an additional $50 million if Kodak’s contribution isn’t sufficient, and the state and Kodak will kick in if costs exceed $99 million.
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Mary Manard Reed is the new executive director of the High Falls Film Festival. She succeeds Mary Howard. The festival’s 12th season begins with a two-day Spring Fest on April 25 and April 26. The main festival will be held from October 23 to October 26.
David Huddleston questions Wayne Harris, commander of the RPD’s west patrol office, about police response times. PHOTO BY JOHN SCHLIA
Mayoral control for Buffalo?
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said in a recent interview with the Buffalo News that he is seriously considering mayoral control of the city’s public school system. Brown said he shares the frustration of parents and State Education Commissioner John King regarding the school system. The comments reflect an apparent change for Brown, who said during his last campaign that he didn’t favor mayoral control.
PUBLIC SAFETY | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN
Westside neighbors want summer safety plan Questions about a recent triple homicide were dealt with quickly at a meeting of the 19th Ward Community Association last week, but that wasn’t what many residents wanted to talk about. Police say there is no threat to the broader community as a result of those killings. What the residents at the association’s Public Safety Committee meeting were more concerned about is how the Rochester Police Department plans to prevent a recurrence of the violence the Chili-Avenue-Thurston Road area experienced last summer.
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Conflict between two rival street groups made for a tumultuous summer in the neighborhood last year. Wayne Harris, commander of the RPD’s west patrol office, said that part of the solution is reaching youth when they’re still in elementary school. By the time they’re in their teens, he said, it’s often too late. He also said that the pending reorganization of the RPD should put more officers out on the streets. Harris said that youth seem quicker to resort to violence than he’s seen at any point during his long career.
The willingness of some young people to use violence represents a failure of the entire community, one resident said. Another resident said that much of the responsibility for solving the problems begins at home. The young men who are shooting each other are the sons of the people who live in the neighborhood, he said. And their daughters are dating some of these young men, he said. “Parents, take back your home,” he said. “Take back your kids,” repeating it as a chant as he left the room.
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“I can appreciate people’s concerns about drive-throughs and a larger retailer [Costco], but on balance, everybody who’s been involved in reviewing and approving this thinks it’s a great project”
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Drive-throughs proposed for CityGate A proposal to add two drive-throughs to the CityGate project in the southern edge of the City of Rochester is adding to complaints that the $200 million canal-front development is too suburban in layout and design. The City Planning Commission will consider the application for the drive-throughs at a meeting on Monday, March 10. CityGate is a 45-acre project that will include a hotel, 300-unit apartment complex, a Costco store and other retail, and office space at the intersection of East Henrietta and Westfall Roads. No one from Anthony J. Costello and Son, CityGate’s developer, was available to comment on this story. There doesn’t appear to be organized opposition to the project, and CityGate has the enthusiastic endorsement of the Upper Mount Hope Neighborhood Association. “The neighborhood, we’re all excited about this,” says Dan Hurley, the group’s president. Hurley says the developer has repeatedly reached out to the neighborhood, the business association, ”anybody and everybody, to let them know step by step, detail by detail, what [its] plans are.” The attacks on the project seem to be coming mostly from social media. Comments on one site, for example, refer to CityGate as a “suburban-style
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nightmare,” and say the project is not connected to the larger neighborhood. Mitch Rowe, the city’s director of planning and zoning, says that there will be pedestrian routes throughout the site and that the drive-throughs would be screened. Developer Anthony Costello has said in the past that his aim is to make CityGate a destination akin to Park Avenue in the city or Schoen Place in Pittsford. The project’s retail component would take the form of a street of shops, Costello said. And Hurley says the design concepts he’s seen feature brick and stone exteriors. “So I think there are a lot of positive aspects,” Rowe says. “I can appreciate people’s concerns about drive-throughs and a larger retailer [Costco], but on balance, everybody who’s been involved in reviewing
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The Preservation League of New York State has named three Olmsted pedestrian bridges in Genesee Valley Park to its “Seven to Save” list for 2014-2015. The list identifies what the league considers to be the state’s most threatened historic resources. The concrete bridges were designed by the Olmstead Brothers landscape design firm and built in the early 20th century. A 2011 study by the State Department of Transportation found that the bridges have structure deficiencies, erosion issues, and other concerns, the league says. The league blames the condition of the bridges on limited funding, deferred maintenance, and uncertainty over who is responsible for the bridges’ care. Wayne Goodman, executive director of the Landmark Society of Western New York, says in a press release that the bridges are a community asset “and a highly visible feature in one of our most important historic landscapes, Genesee Valley Park.” The league’s goal is to cooperate with other concerned parties to save the bridges.
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Cycle tracks aren’t on-street enhancements
like bike lanes or sharrows, which are mostly set apart through striping and markings. And unlike bike paths, cycle tracks aren’t detached from the roads. In simple terms, cycle tracks resemble scaleddown, bike-only streets. The typical cycle track runs adjacent to a roadway, and the Elmwood-College Town project will follow that model. 6 CITY
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ELMWOOD AVE / COLLEGE TOWN CYCLE TRACK Though the corridors are physically separated from streets, they tie into them at driveways and intersections. A cycle track’s pavement is usually wide enough to accommodate bike traffic travelling in two directions. The pavement for the Elmwood-College track will be approximately 10 feet wide, striped down the center, and marked to indicate two directions of travel. The Elmwood-College Town track will also likely have its own traffic signal system, a feature common to cycle tracks. The project has generated some public curiosity, since it’s a first for Rochester. But it’s not the only cycle track the city has in the works. The $28.5 million Inner Loop East project, where the city will fill in a portion of the Inner Loop, also calls for a cycle track. That bike corridor will start at the Chestnut-Monroe intersection and follow Howell Street to Union Street. From there it will follow Union to University Avenue. City officials expect to complete the project by early 2017. Frisch says it’s likely that future city road projects will be evaluated to see whether cycle tracks make sense. Ultimately, the cycle tracks provide
bicyclists with infrastructure for comfort and safety, say McIntosh and Frisch. But there’s a bigger picture, too. As city officials have planned out bike lanes, sharrows, and now cycle tracks, McIntosh says, they’ve focused on making a
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This conceptual drawing shows what the proposed Elmwood-College Town cycle track could look like, though it'll be located on the side of Elmwood opposite what's pictured here. RENDERING AND MAP DATA COURTESY CITY OF ROCHESTER
network that mimics the road network that motor vehicles use. The Elmwood-College Town cycle track fits that philosophy, although it may not be immediately apparent. The track project directly ties in to planning and projects that have come out of Brighton. The town’s Bicycle Master Plan proposes bicycle accommodations — potentially including shared-use lanes — for the entire Elmwood Avenue corridor, from Twelve Corners to the city line. The town and the city are also working together on the Highland Crossing shared-use trail, which
would connect a town park off Westfall Road with the Genesee Riverway Trail north of the University of Rochester campus. So the Elmwood-College Town cycle track is the start of what could be a longer bike corridor. The corridor could someday funnel residents from a few neighborhoods and communities to their jobs or classes on the University of Rochester campus, to new retail on Mt. Hope, or over to the Genesee Riverway Trail, which extends into downtown.
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t’s hard to think of another local institution that has more successfully reinvented itself than Monroe Community College. Not long ago, if you were going to MCC, it was often cynically assumed it was because you couldn’t get into a “real” school. MCC has successfully jettisoned that image, and a good deal of the credit seems to belong to MCC President Anne Kress. In the relatively short time she’s been in office, Kress has helped to significantly elevate MCC’s stature. MCC is increasingly seen as a smart choice — a reliable pathway to a rewarding career and-or a four-year college, minus the high tuition. MCC is in a unique position at an unusual time in higher education when many students are concerned about accumulating debt in an uncertain economy. And even though MCC doesn’t have a huge endowment to work with, Kress is able to offer students affordability and value. Just weeks ago, Vice President Joe Biden used MCC as a backdrop to talk about job preparation for a global economy. Since her appointment in 1999, Kress has quickly embedded herself in the Rochester community. She serves on the boards of several nonprofits and on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council. And she recently returned from a trip to Washington DC with Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren. The pair lobbied for economic aid to make the Rochester region an advanced manufacturing hub. And Kress has shown she can handle herself in a tough, politically charged debate. Shortly after arriving at MCC, tensions sparked over where to relocate the college’s downtown campus. After a lengthy search for a suitable site, Kress and MCC’s trustees opted to purchase vacant property from Eastman Kodak near High Falls. Former Mayor Tom Richards opposed the idea, and unsuccessfully tried to convince Kress and MCC officials to stay closer to East Main Street’s downtown development. Kress says the decision to move the Damon campus to the Kodak site has been made and she’s moved on. And Kress has not been timid about stepping into a broader discussion about city schools and the importance of K-12 education. MCC leads more than 20 programs with the Rochester City School District ranging from preventing summer learning loss to increasing college readiness. Kress talked about the challenges facing community colleges, MCC’s relationship with the city school district and Superintendent Bolgen Vargas, and how to prepare students for the new skills-driven economy in a recent interview. She also talked about Vargas’s controversial strategy to have colleges 8 CITY
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take over the management of some city schools. And she shared her concerns about Rochester’s poverty rate and how it impacts city schools and the area’s colleges. The following is an edited version of that discussion.
CITY: What are your plans for the new Damon campus? How many students will attend and what programs are planned?
Kress: We anticipate when we open in 2017 we’ll have about the same enrollment that we have right now at Damon — between 2,800 and 3,000 students. One of the biggest benefits of that campus is that we’ll be able to add programming that will draw even more students to Damon. We have room for about 20 percent growth built into the facility we’re developing. And when we look at the programs we’ll be bringing there, it’s a really nice mix. Certainly we’ll move everything that we already have at Damon, but we also have what we call our “program clusters.” For example, we’ll have our pre-college programs there under one roof. Upward Bound helps students who are underrepresented in higher education. They come from low-income families, firstgeneration families, and it helps them get a leg up on going into college. Maybe two years ago, MCC was one of the few community colleges that received funding for an Upward Bound STEM program, which has a special focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. We’ll also have work force development programs, career and technological education programs, and we’ll continue to look at how we can expand our college partnerships as far as transferring institutions. Right now, Keuka Community College is the only transfer partner we have at the Damon campus, but we’ll have room to grow so that students could potentially complete their entire four-year degree at the new campus. And then we’ll be able to bring MCC’s Corporate College under one roof, which is for both credit and noncredit instruction typically for non-degree seeking students. Many already have a degree and they’re working; they’re just seeking to advance certain skill sets. We’ve heard a lot from communitybased organizations and the nonprofits who may want training and academic programs directly related to preparing for occupations in those fields. How do you effectively lead a community-based organization? How do you manage a nonprofit? If we could create a two-year program that could lead to a transfer to a four-year program, that would be fantastic. We’ve also been approached by some community agencies to expand in the academic areas that we already have at
EDUCATION Damon. Human services is a good example. We’ve been approached about expanding [human services] to include specific training for dealing with child abuse victims. Nursing would stay at the Brighton campus?
Yes. We don’t want to duplicate incredibly high-cost, capital- intensive programs. Nursing was created in a building that was specifically built for it. It models a hospital, and that would be hard to duplicate somewhere else. We do have a grant proposal out there to create the Workforce Development Center, which would be very flexible. It would be sort of a quick response training center so that when businesses came to us, we could gear up really quickly, recruit students, get them in, and get them trained. How much of the space at Damon will be available for START-UP NY? (Some of MCC’s Damon campus space could be available to business partnerships resulting from Cuomo’s plan to attract businesses to the state with taxfree zones. All of SUNY’s community and four-year colleges qualify as tax-free zones for business developers.)
We acquired 547,000 square feet, and we’ll use roughly half of that. The other half of the facility we’ve provided to START-UP NY to essentially be part of that broader program. There’s about 200,000 square feet that START-UP NY is marketing and there’s also some land that is owned by the [MCC] Foundation that we’ve put up for START-UP NY that could [potentially] be used for an advanced manufacturing plant. We hear that there are thousands of jobs in the area that are not being filled because employers can’t find skilled applicants. Yet we also hear that there are no jobs. What’s going on?
Here’s the challenge: the jobs are there, but what skill sets are people bringing to the work force? Optics is a good example and it sort of fits into the conversation around advanced manufacturing. I think the issue is that advanced manufacturing today isn’t what it used to be; it’s a very specific skill set. Let’s say you have a bachelor’s degree in finance; it doesn’t necessarily qualify you to be an optics systems technologist. Yes, you may have a four-year degree, but what the employer is looking for is someone with a relatable two-year degree. This question shows the challenge with our economy right now in that employers are far less focused on degrees per se, and much more interested in skill sets. And middle skill sets is a good way to describe them because those skills are taught at the community college level and they don’t necessarily involve earning a twoyear degree. Maybe they need noncredit instruction or certification, because when someone is hiring, they’re not hiring the degree. They’re hiring the skills. This is a fundamental shift that’s hard for some people to understand. It doesn’t seem like we should have an employee gap because we have so many people coming out of college with degrees and we have so many people unemployed. But the challenge is, has their background prepared them for the new economy? There are all sorts of jobs out there that few of us understand because they didn’t exist when we were applying to college or preparing for a career. Mechatronics — I had to have that field explained to me several times because I had never heard of it. And I still don’t know if I could explain it properly, but I know there’s a big demand for mechatronics degrees. (Mechatronics is an emerging field that combines mechanical engineering with several other types of engineering.)
How do you balance courses that students find interesting and courses they’ll need for the job market?
If there’s one thing that we’re all trying to find the secret recipe for, it’s that one. I have a liberal arts degree and I value the liberal arts. But I had to laugh when President Obama wrote a letter of apology to art history teachers after the comment he made recently about majoring in art history. It was fascinating that focus was on art history and not what the president actually said. I don’t think this society has had difficulty valuing traditional college degrees. In fact, we’ve had difficulty valuing nontraditional degrees. There’s no shortage of art history programs across this country, quite honestly. But there is a shortage of programs in mechatronics. There’s a shortage of programs in clinical laboratory technology. There’s a huge gap between the number of employees we have and the number we need, and you see that when we have to bring in people from other countries to fill those jobs. But in terms of creating programs, I would split this between typical transfer programs and the way we look at career technical education programs. When somebody comes to MCC and enrolls in one of our CTE programs, there’s kind of an implicit promise in the very title of those programs: When you graduate you can find a career. When we can’t promise that anymore, we sunset those programs. We did that with massage therapy a few years ago. Students enjoyed studying it, and everyone here really liked it because the students did their field work on employees. But when [students] came out of school the most they would get was part-time work. We look at real labor data from the state and national levels that forecast where the jobs will be, and we try to create programs to meet local need at the level it really exists.
For example, we don’t grow the dental hygiene program any bigger because we’re meeting the local need. On the other hand, one of the reasons we started the accelerated machining program was because the local demand is so much bigger than the number of graduates produced. We had to make it go faster. On the transfer side, we look at a much bigger picture of where our students go. For example, we make sure that our students have access to programs that will allow them to transfer into another college or university. Sports management is a good example. We noticed around the state that several institutions added four-year degrees in sports management. Students at MCC didn’t have a pathway into those programs, so we’ve added a sports management associate’s degree program. So the model of community colleges as a feeder to working-class jobs and four-year colleges as the feeder to the professional class doesn’t apply anymore?
Absolutely not. Something like 70 percent of our students are in transfer programs. And they transfer into everything from anthropology to nanotechnology. We have a young woman, Elizabeth Kennedy, who I would say is one of our stars because Elizabeth transferred into Cornell University where I believe she’s studying chemistry. I ran into her not long ago and she has three other MCC students in one of her biology classes. That’s pretty extraordinary. At a recent event you said that K-12 education is everybody’s responsibility. What did you mean? For instance, what is the relevance of universal prekindergarten to MCC?
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You’ve got to close a lot of gaps in a short period of time. So college readiness really does begin at pre-k because from the very beginning you need to be adding all of these steps together. And that’s what I meant when I said I think it’s everybody’s business — not just higher education leaders and not just the school districts. It’s a concern for business leaders and community leaders. Every taxpayer should be concerned about the quality of K-12 education because we all pay for it one way or another. And we pay twice when there are deficits because when students can’t make it through the system, they end up somewhere. And that’s usually not a very productive place. My interest in this subject has to do with my years of working in community college and seeing what happens when students have to start with remedial work. We can call it whatever we want so it doesn’t sound so bad, but the truth is far too many are beginning by doing remedial work; it’s pre-college work that they should have already mastered. And they’re far less likely to be successful than if they were to start college-level classes on day one. It’s terrible for them. It’s terrible for all of us. And there’s not a single institution that will tell you anything different.
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What are we doing right at the elementary and secondary levels and what are we doing wrong?
Students are more likely to succeed the more we can make their outside school experience as positive as possible. We need to reinforce the message that learning is important. They’re more likely to succeed when they get that message across the continuum — not just from their classroom teacher, but from somebody at the community center, from somebody on their block, or in their church.
We talk a lot about how MCC students really are on every block, even the most challenged blocks in this community. And when you think about it, what a powerful force that is, to look next door and see that girl, your neighbor friend, is going to college. That sends a message, ‘If she’s going to college, I can, too.’ One of the most powerful things for me at commencement is seeing parents graduating from college because it sends a message to their children: they can do it, too. And it’s never too late to get your education. What we need to do now as a community is say that it’s never too early. Also, we talk a lot about our failing schools. We need to think about what message that sends. We can be honest about our situation, but think about what that says to a kid [who] is going through incredible odds just to show up at a failing school. Some research suggests that when more than 50 percent of students in a classroom come from low-income households, there’s a corresponding drop in test scores. Is that true in the community college setting?
I think it’s relevant. We acknowledge that many of our students are from low-income families. That’s in front of us every day. It impacts every community college. It impacts retention. It impacts success. Students carry with them everything from outside when they come into class. If they haven’t eaten, if they’ve got trouble at home, if they don’t have a home, if they’re a returning veteran dealing with significant re-entry issues or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I mean all of that comes into the classroom. So one of the big challenges that almost all community colleges face is, how do you serve the needs of this remarkably diverse student population?
At an education-related event recently you said that Rochester is a community rich in programs to support the city school district and that we don’t need more programs. What did you mean?
At some point we have to come together and say, ‘These are our collective goals.’ If we say we want city school children to be more successful, then we need to leave all that other stuff on the side. And a lot of stuff will be programs. There’s a great graphic that we use sometimes in presentations that shows every single program in the community intended to help the city school district. When you look at that, it’s a gestalt moment because it quickly becomes clear why none of this is adding up. The problem is that it’s not about the programs. It’s about alignment. We have this real tendency to begin these sorts of boutique programs that serve these 10 students here and these 20 students there. One community college researcher calls it “piloting ourselves to death.” We have all of these pilot programs going everywhere. And when you add them together, they do a fantastic job for the 300 students out of the 15,000 you serve. But what about the other 14,700? How do you scale that up? The only way to scale that up is by not starting any new programs and by looking at the ones you already have, seeing what works, and finding a way to bring those programs out to the entire student population. You really need to pause and look at the programs that are already out there and figure out what’s the evidence behind them. It seems like it would be easier to get funding for something that exists and has evidence supporting it.
I would say that is a really big shift in the nonprofit world. What we’re seeing more
There are all sorts of jobs out there that few of us understand because they didn’t exist when we were applying to college or preparing for a career.
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and more is that funders don’t want you to start something new. They want you to take something that’s proven and scale it up. To use that cliché, they realize that re-inventing the wheel isn’t a good use of funding. Rochester schools Superintendent Bolgen Vargas has proposed having area colleges take over the management of some city schools. Are you considering his proposal? Would MCC ever take over a city school?
I think we’re in some ways already doing that. We’re one of two partners — the other being St. John Fisher — with the Early College High School. But I think for us, the most exciting thing going forward is P-Tech or Pathways in Technology Early College High School. It’s not MCC taking over a high school because I would be the first person to say that we’re a community college, not a high school. But this is a reconceptualization of what high school is. It’s a [grade] 9 through 14 high school, which means that students sort of graduate twice from the same institution. They graduate with a high school diploma and two years later with a two-year college degree. It’s based on the Brooklyn P-Tech model. Ours has a focus on two different pathways — information technology and information systems. And it’s not just four years of high school and two years of college. It’s really an intermingling of the two. (MCC received state funding in 2013 to create the joint-venture with the city school district.) It’s a whole new animal, if you will, in education. And it has extended day,
extended year, and strong business partners around internships and mentoring so that students come out and are ready to go to work. It’s free all the way through, and that’s pretty amazing if you think about it. Critics of traditional urban public schools say that too often poverty is used as an excuse for low student performance.
My concern when we talk about poverty and how it intersects education is that I do think that it starts to absolve the rest of us to address the issue of poverty. It’s not like the only people who are poor are kids in school. It seems like there should be two parallel conversations, and it relates to expertise. I know how to run a community college, but I am not a social policy person. And the same is true of the superintendent [Bolgen Vargas]. He’s not a social policy person. It seems like there should be some way of addressing these foundational issues so that students can go to school, teachers can focus on teaching, and community colleges can focus on providing access to higher education and careers. And there should be other discussions and actions around helping people so they can be productive in these settings. That’s a conversation about everything from substandard housing to hunger to health care and transportation. We’ve been throwing all of this into one bucket and I think we need to start unbundling this.
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URBAN ACTION This week’s calls to action include the following events and activities. (All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.)
PTSD discussion
Lifetree Café will present the discussion, “Wounded Warriors: When War Comes Home,” at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 10. The talk is about men and women who return from combat with severe mental distress. The event will be held at 1301 Vintage Lane.
Rochester’s economic revival
The Rochester Downtown Development Corporation will present “Changing Fortunes: Rochester’s Surprising New Story,” a panel
discussion on improvements in the city’s economy. The event will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14. The panelists are: Michael Alt, director, Eastman Business Park; Matt Fronk, alternative energy consultant; Anne Kress, president of MCC; Theresa Mazzullo, CEO of Excell Partners; and Paul Speranza, general counsel for Wegmans. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency downtown. Tickets: $45 RDDC members and $50 nonmembers, 546-6920, or rddc@ rddc.org.
public meeting to solicit comments on the proposed 2015-2020 capital improvement program at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 6. The meeting will be held at Monroe Community Hospital, 435 East Henrietta Road.
Whistleblower tell his story
RIT will host a talk by immigration whistleblower Jay Palmer at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 10. Palmer will tell his story in the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences auditorium.
County Planning Board meeting Monroe County’s Planning Board will hold a
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Dining Steak out Mac’s Philly Steaks 71 N. MAIN ST., FAIRPORT | 377-0033 76 S. MAIN ST., CANANDAIGUA | 394-7080 DAILY 11 A.M.-10 P.M. (BOTH LOCATIONS) MACSPHILLYSTEAKS.COM [ REVIEW ] BY LAURA REBECCA KENYON
In Philadelphia, the cheesesteak is not just a sandwich. It is an iconic obsession. The city is filled with places to get them, from pizzerias to delis to standalone shops; even gas stations get in on the action. The most renowned cheesesteak purveyors in Philly, however, are Geno’s Steaks and Pat’s King of Steaks. Like boxers eyeing each other from opposite corners of the ring, they face each other at the intersection of South 9th Street and East Passyunk Avenue. On a nice day — meaning only that there isn’t a blizzard or monsoon raging — a line of people snakes around each building. The people in the queues might order “one wiz wit” — a cheesesteak topped with Cheez Whiz and fried onions — or “one provolone widout” — a one cheesesteak made with provolone and no onions — or some other variation on the theme. I’ve stood in line at Geno’s and Pat’s, side by side with locals and fellow tourists, eager to eat an authentic Philly cheesesteak. Both were good: meaty, cheese, drippy, satisfying. But, you know what? I like Mac’s cheesesteaks better. And you only have to go as far as Fairport or Canandaigua to get one. A cheesesteak at Mac’s starts with a hoagie-style roll from Amoroso’s Baking Company. Based in South Philly, Amoroso’s has been family-owned and -operated since it opened in 1904. “Amoroso rolls are what make cheesesteaks world famous,” says Mac’s owner Ryan MacNamara. “It is the only way to create a true cheesesteak.” At Mac’s, a full-sized roll is 16 inches long, a shade lighter than golden brown, with a bottom lightly dusted with cornmeal. It’s soft bread; there are no shards of crust that chip off when taking a bite. But for all its softness, it holds up against the ingredients stuffed inside. Inside the bread is sirloin beef, prepped throughout the day and flavored with an inhouse seasoning. (MacNamara didn’t specify the blend, but my guess is that it includes salt, pepper, and garlic powder.) The beef is sliced thinly, chopped, and cooked on a flat grill. Though it is cooked until any pink is gone, its thinness keeps the meat tender.
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Mac’s cheese of choice is white American, but triangular slices don’t top the sandwich fillings. Instead, the cheese is melted and blended in with the beef, lightly coating each piece. More than anything, this adds moisture and creaminess. While wars of words are fought in Philly over what kind of cheese is the right kind of cheese — Cheez Whiz, provolone, and American are all standards — Mac’s is more diplomatic. It will top a steak with Swiss, mozzarella, and cheddar in addition to the other cheeses mentioned. Round out the sandwich with grilled onions, a traditional topping. Opt in or out of the grilled peppers or mushrooms, but don’t skip the onions. They’re grilled until translucent, but no further, which takes out the full impact of the onions’ sulfurous bite but preserves some of the onion’s punch. Cheesesteaks at Mac’s are $3.79 for a 4-inch sandwich, $6.59 for an 8-inch, and $10.59 for a full, 16-inch sandwich. For added heat, the Philly Hots sandwich ($3.79, $6.59 or $10.59, depending on size) tops a traditional cheesesteak with hot sauce and hot peppers. Plain steak sandwiches and chicken cheese steaks are available, too.
Sides are key. Cheez Whiz isn’t a culinary darling, but it’s damned good on an order of cheese fries ($3.29). It’s not gloppy or thick; there is just enough to cover all of the fries, which soften under the Cheez. Shake on some extra pepper and salt for an added pop. Onion rings ($3.29) have a sturdy shell that’s fried to a deep, golden brown. They have a hefty crunch and manage to keep the onion from slithering out, maintaining a breadingto-onion balance in each bite. Macaroni salad ($2.29) is made in house daily. Elbow pasta stays firm and is blended with mayo, diced carrots, red onion, celery, and eggs. The egg and mayo add richness, with the raw vegetables bringing brightness and crunch. Rochester, like Philly, has its own iconic dish in the Garbage Plate. You probably know that Nick Tahou’s Hots has trademarked the name (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registration number 1708448), which is why other establishments call their versions trash plates, dumpster plates, sloppy plates, or, in a high-low cultural stroke of branding, “Plat du Refuse.” At Mac’s, there are Mac’s plates ($9). A choice of two cheeseburgers, two Zweigle’s hot dogs, pulled BBQ pork, or one burger and one dog sits on top of pile of French
fries and macaroni salad. It’s then topped with Mac’s meat hot sauce, crisscrossed with ketchup and yellow mustard, and scattered with raw, chopped onions. Rochester probably argues about what makes a good plate as much as Philadelphians debate cheesesteaks. A well-made plate hits sweet, sour, salty, and umami tastes, which Mac’s accomplishes. The meat hot sauce is especially good; it incorporates cinnamon and, cryptically from MacNamara, “other spices.” There is more of an emphasis on the cinnamon than in other versions of the sauce I’ve tasted, and I think there’s a hint of clove, too. It’s not a thick sauce, nor is it greasy. The Philly plate ($9) blends the best of both plates and cheesesteaks: a bed of macaroni salad, French fries, and onion rings are topped with chopped steak or chicken blended with melted American cheese. The pile is then doused with Frank’s Red Hot and served with an Amoroso roll on the side. Both the Mac’s and the Philly plates are available in monster sizes — double the amount of food for $17. In the spirit of Philadelphia being the city of brotherly love, take along a friend and tackle it together. rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 13
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FRIDAY, MARCH 7 KODAK HALL, 60 GIBBS ST 8 P.M. | FREE | ESM.ROCHESTER.EDU. 274-1100. [ JAZZ ] You’ve probably heard the spectacular, supersized sound of a studio orchestra in a movie theater, but most people have never heard it live. The Eastman Studio Orchestra combines the Eastman Jazz Ensemble with full sections of strings, woodwinds, and French horns, a tuba, harp, and percussion. The repertoire for Friday’s concert is equally exciting, including director Bill Dobbins’s arrangement of Duke Ellington’s “The Far East Suite” and masters in jazz writing student Gabe Condon’s treatment of Ellington’s “In A Sentimental Mood.” One more sure-to-be highlight: Clare Fischer’s arrangements of his own classic tunes “Morning” and “Pensativa.” — BY RON NETSKY
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Jon Kimura Parker THURSDAY, MARCH 6, AND SATURDAY, MARCH 8 KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE, 60 GIBBS ST. 7:30 P.M., 8 P.M. | $15-$92 | RPO.ORG. SUNDAY, MARCH 9 HOCHSTEIN PERFORMANCE HALL, 50 PLYMOUTH AVE. 7:30 P.M. | $30 SOCIETYFORCHAMBERMUSICROCHESTER.COM [ CLASSICAL ] Hardly a season goes by in Rochester
without an appearance by pianist Jon Kimura Parker – and this week we have three of them, not that we’re complaining. He’ll be heard with RPO Laureate Conductor Christopher Seaman this week in Beethoven’s witty “Concerto No. 2.” On Sunday night, the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester offers Parker’s prowess in the meltingly lovely “Piano Quartet in E-flat, Op.47.” — BY DAVID RAYMOND
I first caught Lydia Loveless upon Wayne “The Train” Hancock’s urging. Consequently, I listened to her with honky-tonk ears, or at least with some degree of rural expectation. When I saw her live, she played alone, accompanied by her lone guitar and a bold assertiveness amidst a noisy crowd. I admired her for her lack of drama and pretty voice (when I could hear it). I wanted more. So now at last, I sit beneath my headphones, and it’s just Loveless, her new CD “Somewhere Else,” and me. There’s definitely a twang, but it isn’t overly countrified. Loveless isn’t afraid to dig beyond the dirt and drawl and go straight to the asphalt and urgency of a more balls-out rock sound. It’s a bit like influence once removed, as Loveless takes nods from bands that were initially influenced by American roots and a dive-bar aesthetic, but which promptly went their own way. And if you were going to say, “Yeah, kind of like The Replacements,” I beat you to it. Loveless is lyrically more direct than Westerberg, but just as honest. Classic rock ’n’ roll themes of love and longing and love lost dominate “Somewhere Else,” simply because — more than anything else — this is a rock ’n’ roll record. And it’s a good one, too. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
[ CLASSICAL ]
Guest Recital - Momenta Quartet. Eastman East Wing
Hatch Recital Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 8 p.m. $10. [ JAZZ ]
Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Rita Collective. Bistro 135, 135 W. Commercial St. East Rochester. 662-5555. bistro135.net. 6 p.m. Free. Ryan from El Rojo Jazz. Prosecco Italian Restaurant, 1550 New York 332. Farmington. 924-8000. 6 p.m. Call for info. [ POP/ROCK ]
The Can’t Tells w/Skirts, Fish God, & Cult Classic. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. $7-$9.
The Can’t Tells w/Skirts, Fish God, and Cult Classic. Bug
Steve Swell SUNDAY, MARCH 9 BOP SHOP RECORDS, 1460 MONROE AVE. 8 P.M. | $5-$10 | BOPSHOP.COM. [ JAZZ ] The range of the trombone is seemingly limitless in the hands of Steve Swell. From melodic to guttural, he covers all of the territory. Fresh out of college Swell was making waves, touring with the bands of Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich, and Jaki Byard. By the mid-1980’s he had carved out a place for himself in the adventurous New York free jazz scene. — BY RON NETSKY
Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. $7-$9. JD McPherson and Band. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 8:30 p.m. $15-$20.
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[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] The Avett Brothers. RIT Gordon Field House, One Lomb Memorial Drive. 475 4121. 7 p.m. $35-$49.50. continues on page 17
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[ INTERVIEW ] BY FRANK DE BLASE
Just replace the ink from a Rorschach test with some saltwater, and visualize surfboards and sharks and sandy beaches instead of the imagined, tell-tale images of hidden psychosis and genitalia, and you’ve got RoarShark. Or better still, assemble four Rochester rock ’n’ rollers into a tight, guitar-driven onslaught. Then add volume, liberal amounts of reverb, a strong back beat, and sit back and watch the aforementioned genitalia (backsides, anyway) boogie to the twang-centric rhythm of crashing waves. RoarShark has played excellent surf rock with a sci-fi, exotic-lounge undertow and a splash of mystical whimsy since it first washed ashore in 2010. Live, it’s a no-bullshit affair. Sure, there are fezzes and loud Hawaiian shits, but for the most part it’s just guitarists Brian Gemme and Josh Reiner, bassist Neil Bourke, and drummer Gary Yanni, and a few cheap TV sets piled on stage to paint the picture amidst the quartet’s modest Fender tweed back line. The foursome has been hard at work in both ACME and Saxon studios, laying its first full-length album to tape, with the working title “It Came From Lake Ontario.” RoarShark stopped by to discuss
No, seriously. Gemme: Seriously. I put up an ad on
Craigslist and these three guys answered.
Kind of like musicianmingle.com? Neil Bourke: It was the first ad I saw, and
the first one I responded to. I said, “I’ve got a Super Reverb, I can use it for surf.”
Who knows what kind of band you would have wound up in if you had scrolled down the list further — polka, klezmer... Josh Reiner: I can play klezmer. I have
an accordion.
Did you start off with covers, or did you dive right in to the original pool? Gemme: Our first few songs were covers, of
course. But we started writing pretty quickly thereafter. I would just come up with a basic riff and chord structure, and everyone just kind of jumped in. It felt natural.
Besides the obvious big Kahunas like Dick Dale and The Ventures, what influences the RoarShark roar? Reiner: Obviously Bach. My big influence
is Roy Buchanan. I’m just obsessed with instrumental music, that type of thing. I hate The Beatles because of what they did to it.
Let’s see, there’s The Isotopes, The Seabreezers, The Huckleberry Finns, and RoarShark. What do you know? It looks like there is a scene after all. Gemme: Yeah, I think it’s really catching on What do you think is surf rock’s appeal? Gemme: There are no words or story to
get in the way, basically.
So no plans to add a RoarShark singer to the on-stage equation? Would it take away from the instrumental simplicity? Bourke: I think if someone had the talent
as a singer it wouldn’t diminish the music, but often when you have the talent, you have the attitude. Sometimes there isn’t talent, and there’s still the attitude. Gemme: We structure songs as if we were planning to include lyrics, but we never put words to them. Maybe not vocals, but other instruments perhaps? Bourke: That’s something on the docket;
adding other instruments. There’s been talk of a sax, maybe a cello. We’re all pretty much multi-instrumentalists.
Without an assigned front man, what is the show part of RoarShark’s biz? Gemme: We do have “nitrous vision” —
a series of old black-and-white TVs on stage that show loops of old surf and sci-fi movies.
So you’re pretty much a straight-ahead surf outfit Reiner: Yeah, we haven’t strayed too far
from the A-minor, straight-beat type of surf sound. Who knows, maybe that would work well with klezmer. Gemme: Maybe…
THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Jim Lane. Murph’s Irondequoit
Pub, 705 Titus Ave. Irondequoit. 342-6780. 8 p.m. Free. Rusty Kettle. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ BLUES ]
The Greener Grass Band. Sticky
Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 585-292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 9 p.m. Free. John McConnell. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 3257090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 8 p.m. Free.
Son House Blues Night w/ Genesee Johnny & the River Rats. The Beale, 693 South Ave.
271-4650. thebealegrille.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ CLASSICAL ]
Eastman at Washington Square Lunchtime Concerts. First
Univeralist Church, 150 S. Clinton Ave. 274-1400. 12:15 p.m. Free.
RPO: Christopher Seaman: Berlioz, Beethoven & Bruckner.
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. Thursday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 8 p.m. $15-$92. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]
House Sessions ft. DJ Jonathan Thomas & DJ Rich Kishita. Love Nightclub, 45 Euclid St. 2225683. 10 p.m. 21+ Free before 11pm ($3 after); 18-20 $6 w/ college ID ($12 without).
POP/ROCK | THE FLESHTONES
Garage rock and those who park in that garage have come and gone, blasting out in full revival mode here, exacting its influence there. It’s no longer a mop-top throwback; hasn’t been for years. Within its ebb and flow remains one constant: The Fleshtones, baby. I first caught the band at Scorgies and it changed my life. With a discography that goes back to cassette-only release days, the band just rolled out its newest record, “Wheel of Talent,” in February on Yep Roc Records. It’s more of the organ and guitar-driven drive and mayhem we’ve all come to love. This NYC powerhouse promises and delivers. It’s borderline chaos and a goddamn riot. One of the most righteous live bands ever. The Fleshtones play Thursday March 6, 9 p.m., at Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. $12-$15. abilenebarandlounge.com. — BY FRANK DE BLASE Jimkata. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park
[ JAZZ ]
Bossa Nova Jazz Thursdays ft. The Charles Mitchell Group.
Espada Brazilian Steak, 274 N. Goodman St. Village Gate. 473-0050. espadasteak.com. 6 p.m. Free. Dynamics. Pane Vino Ristorante, 175 N. Water St. 232-6090. panevinoristorante. com. 8 p.m. Free.
Jazz Thursdays ft. The David Detweiler Trio. Next Door Bar
& Grill, 3220 Monroe Ave. 2494575. nextdoorbarandgrill.com. Thursday: 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 8 p.m/. Free. Mike Kaupa. Monroe’s Restaurant, 3001 Monroe Avenue. 348-9104. 6 p.m. Call for info.
The Joe Santora Trio w/Curtis Kendrick & Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free.
[ POP/ROCK ]
The Avett Brothers. RIT Gordon
Field House, One Lomb Memorial Drive. 475 - 4121. 8 p.m. $37$47. Five Alarm Open Jam. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 3193832. thefirehousesaloon.com. 9 p.m. Call for info. The Fleshtones. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 9 p.m. $12-$15.
Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup. com. 8 p.m. $10.
Traditions w/Through the Crowd, & Ivy’s Panic Room. Bug Jar,
219 Monroe Ave. 8:30 p.m. $7-$9.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Acoustic Brew w/Jeff Cosco, Dino & Fickle 93.3. Richmond’s
Tavern, 21 Richmond Street. 270-8570. richmondstavern. com. 4 p.m. Free. Jim Lane. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N. Goodman St. 266-3570. 6 p.m. Free.
Mike Pullano w/George & Tom. The Argyle Grill at Eagle
Vale Golf Club, 4344 Nine Mile Point Rd. Fairport. 377-2452. eaglevale.com/argyle-grill. 7 p.m. Call for info. Pan de Oro. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St. 232-1333. havanacabanaroc.com. 10 p.m. Call for info. Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. 546-3450. rochesterplaza.com. 6 p.m. Free.
Tullamore Celtic Band CD Release Party. Mulconry’s
Irish Pub, 17 Liftbridge Lane E. Fairport. 585-678-4516. mulconrys.com. 7 p.m. Call for info.
199 Woodcliff Dr. 248-4825. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Honey Badgers. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 2714650. thebealegrille.com. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. Mama Hart Band. Village Rock Cafe, 213 Main St. East Rochester. 586-1640. 9 p.m. Free.
The Salmon Creek Blues Boys. Pultneyville Grill, 4135
Lake Rd. Pultneyville. 315589-4512. pultneyvillegrill. com. Call for info.
[ CLASSICAL ] HochStrings. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. hochstein.org. 5:45 p.m. Call for info. Wonderful Voices. Ingle Auditorium at RIT, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive. 585-4754121. 8 p.m. $5-$20. [ COUNTRY ]
Bronco Vic Band. Sandra’s
Saloon, 276 Smith St. 585-2856786. 9 p.m. Free. continues on page 18
[ BLUES ]
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FRIDAY, MARCH 7 [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ] Flour City Beatz. Vinyl Night Club, 291 Alexander St. 3257998. 9 p.m. $5.
House Sessions ft. DJ Jonathan Thomas & DJ Rich Kishita. Love Nightclub, 45 Euclid St. 2225683. 10 p.m. 21+ Free before 11pm ($3 after); 18-20 $6 w/ college ID ($12 without). [ JAZZ ]
Annie Wells. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 8:30 p.m. Free.
Fred Costello & Roger Ekers Jazz Duo. Charley Brown’s,
1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202.
charleybrownspenfield.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. Funknut. Dinosaur Bar-BQue, 99 Court St. 325-7090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 10 p.m. Free.
Jazz Thursdays ft. The David Detweiler Trio. Next Door Bar
& Grill, 3220 Monroe Ave. 2494575. nextdoorbarandgrill.com. Thursday: 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 8 p.m/. Free. Marco Amadio. Pane Vino Ristorante, 175 N. Water St. 2326090. panevinoristorante.com. 6:30 p.m. Free. Matthew Sieber Ford Trio. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St. Paul St. 262-2090. tapas177.com. 4:30 p.m. Free.
The Michael Musillami Trio. The Bop Shop, 1460 Monroe Ave. 271-3354. bopshop. com. 9 p.m. $10. Mike Pappert. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 7 p.m. Free.
BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 585-292-5544. stickylipsbbq. com. 9:30 p.m. $5. The LPs. Smokin’ Joe’s Bar & Grill, 425 Lyell Ave. Call for info.
The Joe Santora Trio w/ Curtis Kendrick & Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley
Slap Weh Fridays ft. Blazin Fiyah. Eclipse Bar & Lounge,
Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free. Uptown Groove. Prosecco Italian Restaurant, 1550 New York 332. Farmington. 9248000. 6:30 p.m. Call for info.
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The Coupe De’ Villes. Sticky Lips
Augustines. Water Street
[ HIP-HOP/RAP ] 372 Thurston Rd. 235-9409. Call for info. [ REGGAE/JAM ]
Fire Wheel. The Beale, 1930
Empire Blvd. Webster. 216-1070. thebealegrille.com. Call for info.
Music Hall, 204 N. Water St. 325-5600. waterstreetmusic. com. 8 p.m. $12.
Beans on Toast w/Scope & Figure, The Younger Gang, Conor Peradeaux McCann, & Glenwood. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. $6-$10.
Brass Taxi. Finger Lakes
Gaming & Racetrack, 5857 Rt. 96. Farmington. 585-924-3232. fingerlakesgaming.com. Call for info. The Emersons, Attention!. Monty’s Krown, 875 Monroe Ave. 271-7050. 10 p.m. 21+. $3. Fat City w/Mojo Monkeyz. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver
Rd. 224-0990. johnnysirishpub. com. 5 p.m. Free. Fire Wheel. The Beale, 1930 Empire Blvd. Webster. 2161070. thebealegrille.com. Call for info Fire Wheel. The Beale, 1930 Empire Blvd. Webster. 216-1070. thebealegrille.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Galileo Band. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 9 p.m. $3-$5. Hall Pass. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 3343030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m. Call for info. Hall Pass w/Johnny Bauer. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m. Call for info.
Happy Hour: Alyssa Trahan. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 6 p.m. Free. The Honey Badgers. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. thebealegrille.com. 7:30 p.m. Call for info The Honey Badgers. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 2714650. thebealegrille.com. 7:30 p.m. Free.
[ JAZZ ]
Michael Vadala Trio. Prosecco Italian Restaurant, 1550 New York 332. Farmington. 924-8000. 5:30 p.m. Call for info. Steve Swell Trio. The Bop Shop, 1460 Monroe Ave. 271-3354. bopshop.com. 8 p.m. $5-$10.
Household Pest w/Red Sky. Pineapple Jack’s, 485
[ POP/ROCK ]
Spencerport Rd. Gates. 247-5225. facebook.com/ PineappleJacks. 9:30 p.m. Call for info.
The Multiple Cat w/The Branch Davidians, The Dirty Pennies, & Murdersuicide. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. $7-$9.
Mad Cow Tippers w/Boss Tweed. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 6 p.m. $5.
Pizza Face, Controlled By Fear, Cropduster, and Flip Shit. ACOUSTIC/FOLK | BEANS ON TOAST
The Moho Collective, Friday in America, Maybird, & Ack. Zeppa Hailing all the way from England, singer-songwriter Beans Auditorium, German House, 315 on Toast presents his listeners with a quirky, anti-folk Gregory St. 563-6241. 7 p.m. $5. sound. Similar to artists like Kimya Dawson and Paul Push. T.C. Hooligans, 134 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 225-7180. 9:30 Baribeau, Beans on Toast writes upbeat-sounding songs with casual, conversational lyrics. Beans delivers his brand p.m. Call for info. Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles. of anti-folk in a rough-around-the-edges baritone, and Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main his melodies are often more speech-based than they are St. 222-5000. rbtl.org. 8 p.m. sung. Beans recently toured with noteworthy folk-punk $35-$65. artist Frank Turner throughout the U.K. and is currently Revolver. Nola’s Restaurant & making his way around the U.S. with Celtic-rock band Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave. 6633375. nolasweb.com. 9 p.m. Call Flogging Molly, and on his own solo tour. for info. Virgin Cain. Jeremiah’s Tavern, Beans on Toast performs Friday, March 7, 8 p.m., at The 2200 Buffalo Rd. Gates. 247Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. $6-$10. bugjar.com. 0022. jeremiahstavern.com. 9 p.m. Call for info. — BY LEAH CREARY
SATURDAY, MARCH 8 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Connie Deming. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 8:30 p.m. Free. Ebb Tide. Flaherty’s Honeoye Falls, 60 W. Main St. Honeoye Falls. 497-7010. flahertys.com. Call for info. Jim Lane. Fazool’s Casual Italian Kitchen, 51 Market St. Brockport. 431-3072. 8:30 p.m. Free. Sofrito. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St. 232-1333. havanacabanaroc.com. 10 p.m. Call for info.
org. 7:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted. [ COUNTRY ] Goodness. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 3343030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m. Call for info.
Glengarry Inn at Eagle Vale, 4400 Nine Mile Point Road, Rt 250. Fairport. 598-3820. EagleVale. com. 7 p.m. Free. The White Hots. Pultneyville Grill, 4135 Lake Rd. Pultneyville. 315589-4512. pultneyvillegrill.com. Call for info.
[ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]
[ R&B ]
The After-Disco ft. Jameson Alexander. Love Nightclub, 45
Euclid St. 222-5683. 10 p.m. 212+ free until 11 p.m., $5 after.
The Electrokings. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. thebealegrille.com. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. John Cole Blues Band. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 3257090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 10 p.m. Free. Night Fall After Dark. The Beale, 1930 Empire Blvd. Webster. 2161070. thebealegrille.com. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ CLASSICAL ]
Greece Performing Arts Society: Winter Pops Concert. ,. 7 p.m. Greece Athena High School, 800 Lond Pond Rd. $5.
RPO: Christopher Seaman: Berlioz, Beethoven & Bruckner.
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. Thursday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 8 p.m. $15-$92. Scot Symphonic Band. Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St. 271-6513. thirdpresbyterian.
Coupe De Villes. Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, 5857 Rt. 96. Farmington. 585-9243232. fingerlakesgaming.com. Call for info.
[ JAZZ ]
Bobby DiBaudo Trio. Bistro 135, [ BLUES ]
Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes.
135 W. Commercial St. East Rochester. 662-5555. bistro135. net. 6 p.m. Free.
Family Friendly Music Series: Hochstein School of Music Student Ensembles.
Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Boulevard. 428-8214. noon. Free.
Fred Costello & Roger Ekers Jazz Duo. Charley Brown’s,
1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202. charleybrownspenfield.com. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Jazz Thursdays ft. The David Detweiler Trio. Next Door Bar
& Grill, 3220 Monroe Ave. 2494575. nextdoorbarandgrill.com. Thursday: 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 8 p.m/. Free.
The Joe Santora Trio w/Curtis Kendrick & Emily Kirchoff.
Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free. Special Blend. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 2484825. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 7:30 p.m. Free.
[ REGGAE/JAM ]
Noble Vibes. Abilene Bar &
Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 9:30 p.m. $5. [ POP/ROCK ]
Budman Presents: Keri’s Love A Celebration of Life ft. Subsoil & Into the Now. Lovin’ Cup,
300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 6 p.m. Call for info. The Electrokings. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. thebealegrille.com. 7:30 p.m. Call for info George Hogan. Hamlin Station Bar & Grill, 52 Railroad Ave. Hamlin. 964-2010. hamlinstation. net. 8:30 p.m. Call for info. Hey Mabel. McKenzie’s Irish Pub, 3685 W. Henrietta Rd. 3348970. mckenziesirishpub.com. 9 p.m. Free. Les Femmes. Richmond’s Tavern, 21 Richmond Street. 270-8570. richmondstavern. com. 9 p.m. Free.
California Brew Haus, 402 W. Ridge Rd. 621-1480. 5 p.m. 21+. $5.
ACOUSTIC/FOLK | JAMES ODDY
James Oddy is a local singer-songwriter with a gentle, emotive-folk sound reminiscent of nufolk artists like Fleet Foxes, Noah and the Whale, and Grizzly Bear. Oddy writes and performs reflective tunes, nostalgic ballads, as well as energetic and pathos-driven up-tunes. According to the artist himself, Oddy does not perform for “for the desire of being famous or the desire of money,” but simply for the love of performing and sharing his music with others. James Oddy performs on Thursday, March 6, 8 p.m., at Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. Free. bouldercoffee.info. — BY LEAH CREARY Men Behaving Badly. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St. 585730-5030. scotlandyardpub.com. 9 p.m. Free.
Fandango at the Tango. Tango
The Michael Vadala Trio w/Right Turn Racer, Little Vikings. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe
For Pete’s Sake: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Pete Seeger. Rochester Christian
Ave. $6-$8. 9 p.m. Moon Zombies. Thirsty Frog, 511 East Ridge Rd. 730-5285. 1thirstyfrog.com. 9 p.m. $5. Night Fall After Dark. The Beale, 1930 Empire Blvd. Webster. 216-1070. thebealegrille.com. 7:30 p.m. Call for info Night Fall After Dark. The Beale, 1930 Empire Blvd. Webster. 2161070. thebealegrille.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. Sisters of Murphy. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnysirishpub. com. 8 p.m. Free. Something Else. Brickwood Grill, 250 Monroe Ave. 730-8230. brickwoodgrill.com. 10 p.m. Call for info. Spectra. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 585292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 10 p.m. Free. Springer. Pineapple Jack’s, 485 Spencerport Rd. Gates. 247-5225. facebook.com/ PineappleJacks. 10 p.m. Call for info. Taran. Nola’s Restaurant & Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave. 6633375. nolasweb.com. 10 p.m. Call for info.
Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 271-4930. tangocafedance.com. 7:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted.
Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Ave. Penfield. rochestercrc.org. 4 p.m. Free. [ BLUES ]
6th Annual Cool Blues for the Homeless ft. Joe Beard.
The Beale, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. thebealegrille. com. 2 p.m. Food/clothing donations accepted. Joe Beard. Smokin’ Joe’s Bar & Grill, 425 Lyell Ave. Call for info.
Alphonso Williams. Bistro 135,
135 W. Commercial St. East Rochester. 662-5555. bistro135. net. 6 p.m. Free. [ POP/ROCK ]
Lovin’ Cup Idol Top 4: Indie vs. Pop Night. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park
Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup. com. 8 p.m. Free. Watkins & the Rapiers. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Don Christiano. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 8 p.m. $5. Fritz’s Polka Band. Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, 5857 Rt. 96. Farmington. 585-924-3232. fingerlakesgaming.com. 11 a.m. Call for info. [ BLUES ]
Bluesday Tuesday Blues Jam. P.I.’s Lounge, 495 West Ave. 8 p.m. Call for info. [ JAZZ ] Bistro 135, 135 W. Commercial St. East Rochester. 662-5555. Bistro135.net. 6 p.m. Free.
Genesee Valley Orchestra & Chorus: All Creatures Great and Small, a Musical Menagerie. ,. 7
[ POP/ROCK ]
p.m. Reservation only. Eagle Vale Golf Club, 4344 Nine Mile Point Rd., Fairport. $15-$42. Jonas Nordwall, organ. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. 222-5000. rbtl.org. 2:30 p.m. $15.
Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes.
Bursting With Love. The Titus Tavern, 692 Titus Ave. 2705365. titustavern.com. 7 p.m. Call for info. Inflatable Best Friend w/The Cran Tangerines, The Janitors, & Electric Organic. Bug Jar, 219
Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. $7-$9.
RPYO: Musical Adventures: Side by Side with the RPO. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 3 p.m. $10-$15.
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Society for Chamber Music in Rochester: An Evening with Jon Kimura Parker. Hochstein
Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 2326000. templebarandgrille.com. 7 p.m. Free.
[ JAZZ ]
[ CLASSICAL ] Compline. Christ Church, 141 East Ave. 454-3878. christchurchrochester.org. 9 p.m. Free.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9 Celtic Music Sundays. Temple
MONDAY, MARCH 10
Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. hochstein.org. 7:30 p.m. $30. rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 19
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ile Russell was one of 500 hopefuls when he auditioned for the awardwinning, avant-garde dance company Pilobolus in 2009. He had been in New York City for a few years already, had danced with several small companies, and had started one of his own. He was looking for a new avenue for his creativity, a means of digging deeper for a voice to express what he wanted to say through movement. The directors painstakingly winnowed down the prospects over the course of several months, and Russell was one of two men chosen to join the company that year. “When I saw all the dancers auditioning I was already packing my bags mentally,” he told City in an interview last week. “I was floored when I eventually made it into the company. It’s been the biggest challenge of my life, and the most rewarding.” Russell says that the Pilobolus audition process mirrors the company’s collaborative creative process. When he auditioned, it began with large group, loose choreography (run, jump, turn) to see how the dancers moved through space. Then it went on to short, individual improvisational exercises, and then to combining bits of that improv work with those of other dancers. Eventually, a handful of these dancers were selected to take summer workshops at the company’s home base 22 CITY MARCH 5-11, 2014
in Washington Depot, Connecticut. And then finally the final cuts. “Pilobolus is about mining your creativity — physically, intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally,” Russell says. “We’re always pushing toward something new, whether it works or not. We take a road until the path is no longer there.” Thirty-one years old and a native of Baltimore, Russell is now a dance captain with Pilobolus, a liaison between the company and its directors. He schedules rehearsals, teaches master classes, and otherwise ensures that things are running smoothly both on and off the road. This Saturday, he will perform in four of the pieces that Pilobolus will present at Nazareth College Arts Center. It is the third time that the company has performed at Nazareth; the other two shows sold out. Pilobolus bills itself as a dance company,
but falls into that crossover zone between dance and theater because of its inclusion of gymnastics, shadow play, video imaging, juggling, magic, and other elements. The dancers’ movements are extreme — high octane, daring, and athletic. Company members have to possess great strength and flexibility to execute the moves. The group is known for the high level of physical interaction between dancers. They intertwine their bodies so intimately that it is often
difficult to gage where one body ends and another begins. They create unlikely human sculptures then rebound out of them with super-powered energy. Darren Stevenson, co-founder and director of local group PUSH Physical Theatre, has collaborated with Pilobolus members in workshop situations. He spoke to City recently about the way the company has impacted dance. “Pilobolus was pooh-poohed by the dance world for a long time,” Stevenson says. “In a lot of classical people’s minds, it wasn’t dance. PUSH gets the same thing. We’re not really dance and we’re not really theater. People try to put you in a box. I think Pilobolus’ genius is that they were able to drop all their own perceptions of what dance should be and begin from the ground up.” One of the pieces to be performed this weekend, “Ocellus” (1972), is the second work the company ever created (its repertoire now includes more than 115 pieces) and incorporates close contact between a quartet of men, Russell being one of them. This connecting of bodies to create new forms was something that was largely unexplored in the dance world until Pilobolus headed down that road. (By the way, program notes warn that the performance “may contain nudity.” “May” refers, apparently, to personal interpretation of the word
“nudity.” In any case, this is the work that may or may not contain it.) “Licks” (2013) also has me curious. Publicity photos from this work show a woman dancer looped, bondage style, with rope, and the piece is described as sexy, fantastical and full of hijinks. Sounds like fun to me. Russell says that it is his favorite piece to perform, and explains that the intent is for the rope props take on a life of their own, so to speak. “How do we give them life, energy? The hope is that the ropes aren’t seen as being held by us in the end, but have come to life,” Russell says. Stevenson offers his own audience advice for viewing Pilobolus’ work: “Audiences should keep in mind that although what they do looks difficult already, it is actually so much more difficult than it even looks. So much harder than you would think. Insanely difficult.” continues on page 30
SATURDAY, MARCH 8 CALLAHAN THEATER, NAZARETH COLLEGE ARTS CENTER, 4245 EAST AVE. | 8 P.M. | $50-$65 389-2170 | ARTSCENTER.NAZ.EDU
PHOTO BY JOHN KANE
[ DANCE FEATURE ] BY CASEY CARLSEN
Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. Who’d a Thunk It? by Gary Morse. Through Apr 25. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appt. Reception Mar 7, 6-8 p.m. 770-1960. jboyle@ seniorsfirstonline.com. Anderson Alley Building, 250 N Goodman St. Japanese Shibori Demonstration and Sale. Studio #202. 442-3516. andersonalleyartists.com. A.R.T.S. Gallery, 321 East Ave. Women of Character, Courage and Commitment by Richmond Futch Jr.. Through Mar 31. Reception Mar 7, 6-9 p.m. Open painting, bring your own supplies. 729-9916. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. Magnificent Africa. Event 6-9 p.m.; 7 p.m. film: “Ancestral Voices: Esoteric African Knowledge.”. thebaobab.org. Cat Clay, 1115 E Main Street, Suite 225. Bugzilla: Bigger Than The Beetles. Presented by Pop Up ROC: Fri Mar 7, 5-9 p.m. Works by 20 artists celebrating those harbingers of Spring: insects!. 414-5643. catclay.com. Experience Tattooing, Body Piercing and Fine Art Gallery, 506 Long Pond Rd. Greece. Premier First Friday Opening. Fri Mar 7, 6-10 p.m. 4538000. vincent@vincentjtosto. com. vincentjtosto.com. Firehouse Gallery at Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave. “Suspended Arrangements” by Hannah Thompsett. Through Mar 29. Mon-Wed & Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat noon-5 p.m. Reception Mar 7, 6-9 p.m. 244-1730. geneseearts.org. Grass Roots Gallery, suite 157, Hungerford Bldg, 1115 E Main St., Suite 248. Third Annual Rejuvenate: A Winter Blues Remedy. thegrassrootsgallery@ gmail.com. Main Street Artists’ Gallery & Studio, 1115 E Main St. Personal Favorites. Fri 6-9 p.m. 233-5645. suzizeftingkuhn@gmail.com. mainstreetartistsgallery.com. Main Street Arts, 20 W Main St., Clifton Springs. “For Drawing Sake.” Through April 26. Reception Mar 8, 4-7 p.m. 315462-0210. mstreetarts@gmail. com. mainstreetartsgallery.com. Our House Gallery of Veterans Outreach Center, 783 South Ave. Side by Side. Work by Bruce Klauck & Hildamina Ibrahim. Through Mar 28. Tue 5-7 p.m., Fri 1-3 p.m., or by appt. Reception Mar 7, 5-8 p.m. 2957836. The Owl House, 75 Marshall St. New Paintings by Adam Francey. Reception Mar 10, 6-9 p.m. 360-2920. owlhouserochester. com. Rochester Contemporary Arts Center, 137 East Ave. “6x6” Artwork Making Party. 461-2222. info@rochestercontemporary.org. Smugtown Mushrooms, 127 Railroad St. First Friday Art Show. Mar 7, 6-9 p.m. smugtownmushrooms.com. University Gallery, James R Booth Hall, RIT, Lomb Memorial Dr. See-Cily Series. Featuring photographs of Sicily by Antonino Riggio, curated by Valentina Morello. Through Mar
ART | EXHIBIT OPENINGS
Overcome late-winter cabin fever by bundling up and heading out to one of the multiple gallery openings this week. You can check out more art venues hosting receptions this week by going to our online calendar at rochestercitynewspaper.com, or by visiting firstfridayrochester.org. (All of the following events run 6-9 p.m. on Friday, March 7, unless noted otherwise.) The spotting of insects is the first sign that spring is around the corner. On Friday, Cat Clay (1115 E. Main St. #225) will present “Bugzilla: Bigger Than the Beetles,” (pictured) which will showcase works by 20 Rochester artists celebrating the little critters that fly, creep, and crawl. This one-night event runs 5-9 p.m. For more information, visit catclay.com or call 414-5643. Gallery r will feature “Relevant Influence,” a studentart exhibit. The gallery, located at 100 College Ave., will promote works from first-year graduate students and their professional influences. For more information, visit galleryr. rit.edu or call 242-9470. Part of this year’s “If All of Rochester Read the Same Book” initiative, Writers & Books (740 University Ave.) will present Snow Day, a collaboration of activities relating to the book “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. The event will run from 6-10 p.m. and include live music from The Fevertones, a scavenger hunt, fruit pies, and a fire-pit. For more information, visit wab.org or call 473-2590. Lastly, “Magnificent Africa” will be hosted at Baobab Cultural Center (728 University Ave.). The exhibit includes a series of informative panels, artifacts, and a digital display of music, video, and imagery of African history. Also shown will be the documentary, “Ancestral Voices: Esoteric African Knowledge,” which attempts to uncover the similarities between mainstream religion and African practices. The film will start at 7 p.m. For more information, visit thebaobab.org or call 563-2145. — BY TAYLOR WHITE 22. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reception Mar 5, 7 p.m. 475-2404. exdgla@ rit.edu. Wayne County Council for the Arts, 108 W Miller St. Newark. Wayne County High School Art Exhibition. Through Mar 22. Thu-Sat noon-3 p.m. or by appt. Reception Mar 9, 2-4 p.m. 331-4593. waynearts. wordpress.com. William Harris Gallery, Lomb Memorial Dr. The State of Things. Through Mar 21. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appt. on Sun. Receptions Mar 7, 5-7 p.m., and Mar 20, 5-7 p.m. 475-2716. cias.rit.edu/williamharris-gallery. The Yards, 50-52 Public Market. Get A Grip V. Fundraiser for Roc City Skatepark. Artwork starting at $25, with select pieces to be sold during a live auction
starting at 8 p.m. attheyards@ gmail.com. roccitypark.org. [ CONTINUING ] ARTISANworks, 565 Blossom Rd. “Richard Quataert: The Arresting Image.” Through Apr 20. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. 288-7170. artisanworks.net. Bertha V.B. Lederer Gallery, Brodie Hall, I College Dr. Two Solo Exhibits: Seven Words & Slavery by Juan Carlos Llera/ New Work by Constance Mauro. Through Mar 8. Tue-Thu 12:303:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 1-5 p.m. 245-5813. hawkins@ Geneseo. edu. geneseo.edu/galleries. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St. Macedon. Three Magic Views. Featuring work of Elizabethe Walton, Claudine Bartlett and Terry Mulee. Through May 15. continues on page 24
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COMEDY | STEVE-O
Best known for his role in “Jackass,” Steve-O has been entertaining the world with his stunts and comedy routines through videos since he was 15 years old. In 2000, MTV aired the hit show and officially launched Steve-O’s career. When the show ended two years later, the team of Steve-O, Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, and others moved on to the big screen in “Jackass: The Movie,” which resulted in several sequels. Since 2010, Steve-O has immersed himself in stand-up comedy. His performances have led him to perform at comedy venues such as LA’s Laugh Factory and NYC’s Comedy Collar. His next stop is The Comedy Club (2235 Empire Blvd., Webster) on Thursday-Sunday, March 6-9. Show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7:30 & 10 p.m., and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15-$25. For tickets and information visit thecomedyclub.us, grab tickets at the box office or call 671-9080. — BY TAYLOR WHITE
Art Exhibits Reception Mar 7, 6 p.m. 4744116. books_etc@yahoo.com. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. The Lobby Presents: A Tribute to T.Rex Dinosaur Art Show. lobbydigital.com. Cary Graphic Arts Collection, Lomb Memorial Dr. LETTERpressworkBOOK: Innovation Disguised as Instruction. Through April 30. In conjunction with “The Printed Poem; The Poem as Print” exhibition. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. 475-4213. ahfwml@ rit.edu. library.rit.edu/cary/. Community Darkroom Gallery, 713 Monroe Ave. “Visual Discourse.” Through Mar 31. Photographs by Community Darkroom Photographers. Mon 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Tue-Thu 9 a.m.6:30 p.m., Fri 12-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 271-5920. geneseearts.org. Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd. Marsh Madness: Wonders of Wetlands. Through May 4. Wed-Fri 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 374-6160. rmsc.org. Gallery R, 100 College Ave. Relevant Influence. Through Mar 15. Closing reception Mar 15, 7-9:30 p.m. 256-3312. galleryr99@gmail.com. Gantt-Frazier-Bracey Gallery, 36 King St. “Identity Assignments: An Expository Journey.” Through May 16. info@fdrc-rochester.com. Geisel Gallery, Bausch & Lomb Place, One Bausch & Lomb Place. “Arena Visions” by Arena Art Group. Through Mar 26. MonFri 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-2 p.m. zannebrunner@gmail.com. thegeiselgallery.com. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. “Another America: 24 CITY MARCH 5-11, 2014
A Testimonial to the Amish by Robert Weingarten” and “A World Apart: Photographs of Hasidic Communities in Israel by Pavel Wolberg.” Through May 25. Also through May 25: “XL Portfolip: A Benefit Portfolio Celebrating LargeFormat Photography.” Also Mar 8-Jun 8: “Of Time and Buildings.” Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 2713361. eastmanhouse.org. H&R Block Premium Office, 1100 Long Pond Rd., Suite 103, Country Village Center. Exhibit and Sale of Fine Art by Suburban Rochester Art Group. Through Apr 15. 227-0780. facebook.com/ SuburbanRochester Art Group. Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons, University of Rochester, River Campus. Lake Colors: An Installation by Derek Larson.. Through Apr 14. Tue-Fri 11 a.m.7 p.m., Sat-Sun noon-5 p.m. blogs.rochester.edu/hartnett. I-Square Visions, 693 Titus Ave. Irondequoit. Marquetry by Charles Jaffe & Wood Turning by Michael Hagan. Through Mar 6. Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat trunk sales 11 a.m.-2 p.m. zannebrunner@gmail.com. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. Peter’s Picks 2012: A Retrospective. Through Mar 23. Tues-Sat 12-6 p.m., Sun noon-4 p.m. In addition, there will be an exhibit in collaboration with our neighbor, Writers & Books, “Images of Winter,” to coincide with the reading of “the Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey, as part of the series, “If all of Rochester Read the Same Book.” Reception Mar 7, 5-9 p.m. 482-1976. imagecityphotographygallery.com. International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. “Face to Face,” Marcella Gillenwater and Margaret Rule; “Masterwork,”
The iconic imagery of Henri Matisse, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Henry Moore. Through Mar 31. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. 264-1440. internationalartacquisitions. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. Gretchen Targee. Through Mar 28. Sun noon-8 p.m., Mon & Wed-Thu 5-10 p.m., Tue 5-8 p.m., Fri 5-11 p.m., Sat noon-11 p.m. thelittle.org. Lockhart Gallery at SUNY Geneseo, 28 Main St. “A Man Digs a Hole” by Rio Takemura. Through Mar 13. Tues-Thu 12:30-3:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 1-5 p.m. 245-5813. geneseo.edu. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. “Redefining the Multiple: 13 Contemporary Japanese Printmakers.” Through Mar 16 in Grand Gallery with “New Beginnings: Japanese Prints of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.” Also Lockhart Gallery through May 4: “Eduardo Paolozzi’s “General Dynamic F.U.N.” Also Lucy Burne Gallery through Mar 8: “Creative Workshop Winter Children’s Show,” Mar 12-Apr 17: “Creative Workshop Adult Student Show.” Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu until 9 p.m. 276-8900. mag. rochester.edu. Mercer Gallery at Monroe Communtiy College, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. Belinda Bryce and Kurt Ketchum. Through Mar 28. 292-2021. kfarrell@monroecc. edu. monroecc.edu. Mill Art Center & Gallery, 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls. “What’s New, Digital Goes Art.” Through May 3. millartcenter.com. My Sister’s Gallery at the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. “Creations through Clutter” by Cheryl and Don Olney. Through Mar 30. 10 a.m.8 p.m. daily. 546-8439 x3102. Nan Miller Gallery, 3450 Winton Place. Albert Paley on Park Avenue. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also on display are Paley’s furniture designs, mix-media pieces by Red Wolf, and new original works by Adam Colangelo and Eduard Gurevich. 292-1430. nanmillergallery.com. Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery, 4245 East Ave. “Insight: The Inner Nature of Things.” Through Mar 7. Curated by artist Elizabeth Lyons and featuring the work of sculptors Francesca Lalanne, Mahine Rattonsey, Kate Roberts, and Jennifer Schinzing. Sun and Tues-Thu noon-5 p.m., Fri-Sat noon-8 p.m. 389-5073. naz.edu/art/arts-center-gallery. Nazareth College Colacino Gallery, 4245 East Ave. The Wildroot Group. Through Mar 14. Wed-Sun, noon-5 p.m. naz. edu/art/colacino-art-gallery. New Deal Gallery, 4 Livingston County Campus. Mount Morris. Expressions of the Civil War. In recognition of the 150th Anniversary. Also “The Faces of Michael Teres and Leslie Heen,” photographer Michael Teres and painter Leslie Heen in Apartment One. Wed & Fri 1-4 p.m., Thu 1-7:30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 243-6785. livingstonarts.org. Orange Glory Café, 240 East Ave. Watson Art Show? This! Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m. A collection of drawings, prints, & collages by Watson, a Rochester illustrator. 232-7340. Outside the Box Art Gallery, Bldg 9, The Canal Works, 1000
Turk Hill Rd. Re-Emergence: Newer works by Warren Farrell. Through Mar 29. Wed & Fri noon-3 p.m., Thu noon-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reception Mar 9, 2-5 p.m. 645-2485. outsidetheboxag.org. Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. Art by Biscuit. recordarchive.com. Roc Brewing Co., 56 S. Union St. Dude’s Night Out Anniversary Show. Through Mar 31. 7949798. rocbrewingco@gmail. com. thedudesnightout.com; rocbrewingco.com. Rochester Contemporary Arts Center, 137 East Ave. “Makers & Mentors.” Through Mar 16. Carl Chiarenza, Lisa Bradley, Bruno Chalifour, and David Haas. WedSun 1-5 p.m. 461-2222. info@ rochestercontemporary.org. The Shoe Factory Art Co-op, 250 N Goodman St. Featuring artwork by local artists. Open First Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Second Saturdays, 12-4 p.m., and Wednesdays, 12-5 p.m. 7320036. shoefactoryarts.com. Spectrum Gallery, 100 College Ave. “Photographs Re-Imagined, Inspiration from Inspiration.” Through Mar 28. With Arena Art Group and The Rochester Art Club. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 461-4447. spectrumgalleryroc.com. St John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave. “Remains to be Seen,” an exhibit of wood engravings by Steven Lee-Davis. Through Mar 28. St. John Fisher College, Lavery Library, Lower Level Gallery. 385-8139. Starry Nites Café, 696 University Ave. Gail Cunliffe: “The Box of Eight Explodes!” Through Apr 5. 271-2630. shoefactoryarts@ gmail.com. starrynitescafe.com. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. “Embracing Function: Contemporary Approaches to the Utilitarian Vessel.” Through Mar 30. Curated by Lori Mills. 3952787. brockport.edu/finearts. University Gallery, James R. Booth Hall, RIT, Lomb Memorial Dr. “Mobilizing America: Fighting World War I on the Homefront and Battlefront.” An exhibition featuring posters and photographs during the Great War from the Rochester Historical Society’s archival collection. Through Mar 21. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 4752404. jleugs@rit.edu. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince Street. “Druckworks.” Through Apr 12. Books and projects by Johanna Drucker from 1972 to 2012. Also Recent Work by Students at Wells College, through Apr 2. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Artist talk Mar 5, 6 p.m. 442-8676. vsw.org. Williams-Insalaco Gallery at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. Alumni Biennial Exhibition: The Art, Music, and Poetry of Rand Darrow. 785-1369. flcc.edu.
DANCE | “AN AFTERNOON OF WINTER FANCIES”
In support of Writers & Books’ “If All of Rochester Read the Same Book” program and this year’s selection of “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey, Hochstein School of Music and Dance (50 N. Plymouth Ave.) is hosting a day packed with family-fun winter activities. The event titled “An Afternoon of Winter Fancies” begins on Saturday, March 8, at 3 p.m. with a Creative Movement Workshop. Held in the dance studio, this event brings the Hochstein dance department’s faculty and students on the dance floor to lead you and your family through improvisational dancing. The event will be accompanied by Hochstein music students performing a variety of tunes to fit the snowy weather. This event is open to ages 3 and older. After the dance workshop, pirouette your way to the Performance Hall for “Flight of Winter Fancy,” a collection of winter-inspired dance pieces performed by the school’s dance faculty, students, and friends. The show, beginning at 4:15 p.m., will feature Mariah Maloney, an Alaska native and assistant professor of dance at SUNY Brockport, as the headliner. The show is open to the public and both activities are free of charge. For more information, visit hochstein.org or call 454-4596. — BY TAYLOR WHITE [ SAT., MARCH 8 ] Second Saturday. March 8, 3-6 p.m. Cornerstone Gallery, 8732 Main St., Honeoye. Also at Honeoye Commons, Honeoye Craft Lab, 7 Honeoye Commons. Local artists, open craft/knitting circle, open artist studios, wine tasting, live music 828400-6142. Second Saturday Open Studios. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. Meet 20+ artists in their studios. Enter at Door #2 Free 469-8217.
Comedy [ THU., MARCH 6 ] Steve-O. March 6-9. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster Thu 7:30 p.m. $15, Fri 7:30 & 10 p.m. $20, Sat 7:30 & 10 p.m. $25, Sun 7:30 p.m. $15 6719080. thecomedyclub.us. [ FRI., MARCH 7 ] Rev Rob Levy. March 7, 8 p.m. Joke Factory Comedy Club, 911 Brooks Avenue $15 328-6000. jokefactorycomedyclub.com.
Art Events
Dance Events
[ FRI., MARCH 7 ] Arti Gras. March 7-8. Anderson Alley Building, 250 N. Goodman St Fri 5-10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m andersonalleyartists.com. First Friday City Wide Gallery Night. First Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. firstfridayrochester.org.
[ THU., MARCH 6 ] Fourth Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. March 6, 7-11 p.m. Harmony House, 58 East Main St . Webster Music by the Boilermaker Jazz Band of Pittsburgh, PA. Masked mayhem with social dancing and a cash bar. Free
beginner Charleston lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m. Festive attire is encouraged: feathers, sequins, bright colors, and masks There will be a limited number of masks available for $1 $10-$12 info@groovejuiceswing.com. RYP “Lock and Key” Masquerade Ball. March 6, 7-11 p.m. The Inn on Broadway, 26 Broadway To benefit Rochester City Ballet $20-$25, register 232-3595. rochestercityballet.com. [ FRI., MARCH 7 ] Dance Concert. March 7-9. School of the Arts, 45 Prince St Fri-Sat 7 p.m., Sun 5 p.m $5-$9. 242-7682 x1551. sotarochester.org. [ SAT., MARCH 8 ] Flights of Winter Fancy. March 8, 4:15 p.m. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. Prior to the concert a Creative Movement Workshop will be held at 3 p.m. in the Hochstein Dance Studio for ages 3 and older 454-4596. hochstein.org. Living Rooms. March 8, 5, 6:30 & 8 p.m. The Monroe Park Vineyard Community Center, 836 S. Clinton Ave. MFA dance thesis work by Amy Sullivan, a graduate student at The College at Brockport $5 3952153. brownpapertickets.org. Pilobolus. March 8, 7 p.m. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave Preperformance lecture 7 p.m $35-$65 389-2170. artscenter. naz.edu.
[ SUN., MARCH 9 ] USA Ballroom Monthly Dance. March 9, 6-9 p.m. Penfield Recreation Center, 1985 Baird Rd. Free Salsa lesson by Antoinette Giancursio, 5:15 p.m $7 members, students, $12 nonmembers. 442-6638.
Zappa Came to Sicily Free 4752404. exdgla@rit.edu. Super Sad Surveillance Stories: You For Sale. March 11, 1-2 p.m. MAGIC at RIT, 159 Lomb Memorial Dr. New York Times reporter Natasha Singer will provide an examination of current and forthcoming consumer datamining practices as reflected in David Eggers’ “The Circle” and other works of popular fiction magic.rit.edu.
[ TUE., MARCH 11 ] Stardust Open Ballroom Dance Series. March 11, 7:30 p.m. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St Big Band era live music $3 admission 4286755. cityofrochester.gov/ ballroomdanceseries. [ WED., MARCH 12 ] American College Dance Festival Association Gala Performances. March 12-15. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Various venues $8.50$16. 395-2787. brockport.edu/ finearts.
Festivals [ SAT., MARCH 8 ] Community Supported Agriculture Fair. March 8, 1-3 p.m. Brickstone’s Wintergarden at St. John’s Independent Living Community, 1325 Elmwood Ave. Free 327-5752. cminchella@ mvphealthcare.com.
Kids Events [ SAT., MARCH 8 ] Sign-up and Information Day for City-Based Youth Baseball Programs. March 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. 428-6755. [ SUN., MARCH 9 ] Purim Palooza. March 9, 2-4 p.m. JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Designed for families with children up to the age of 12, it is free of charge and all are welcome 461-0490. jewishrochester.org.
Lectures [ WED., MARCH 5 ] HIV Testers and Speakers. Through March 9. Mar 5, 7 p.m. Memorial AME Zion Church, 549 Clarissa St. Mar 6, 7 p.m.: First Genesis Baptist Church, 292 Hudson Ave. Mar 7, 7 p.m.: Baber AME Church, 550 Meigs St. mar 9, 6-8:30 p.m. Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 250 Dr. Samuel McCree Way (no testing), Mayor Warren and Rev. Nicholas. Part of National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS Free rochestervictoryalliance.org. “The Long Walk” with Brian Castner. March 5, 2:30 p.m. SUNY Geneseo, Newton Hall 204, 1 College Circle. 245-5000. geneseo. edu. A Plain Businessman for the Republic: An English Professor Reads Grant Memoirs. March 5. Genesee Community College, Conable Technology Building, 1 College Rd Batavia With Professor Michael Gosselin Free 343-0055 x6288. civilwaratgcc. wordpress.com. [ THU., MARCH 6 ] Jim Nicoll: The Development of Baseball in America. March 6, 7:30 p.m. Mendon Community Center, 167 N. Main St. Free 624-5655. townofmendon.org. Rochester Gears Up For War. March 6, 7:30 p.m. St John’s Lutheran Church, 800 East Ridge Rd Bob Marcotte will present at the meeting of the Irondequoit Historical Society
SPECIAL EVENT | MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR
The legacy of Michael Jackson will not soon be forgotten, as THE IMMORTAL World Tour makes a stop in Rochester for two nights. The music tour has been making its way through North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand since its premiere in Montreal in October 2011. Created by Cirque du Soleil, the show features the diverse talents of 49 dancers, musicians, and acrobats from across the globe. The show mixes the creative flair of Cirque with the music and excitement of the King of Pop himself. Performances will take place Monday and Tuesday, March 10-11, at 8 p.m. each night at Blue Cross Arena (100 Exchange Blvd.). Ticket prices range from $50 to $150 and can be ordered online at cirquedusoleil.com/ michaeljackson and ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800745-3000. — BY TAYLOR WHITE $1, IHS members free 381-6291. ggw.org/~ihsociety/. Skalny Center Lecture: Anthony Sciolino. March 6, 7:30 p.m. University of Rochester, River Campus Sloan Auditorium, Goergen Hall. “The Holocaust, the Church, and the Law of Unintended Consequences: How Christian Anti-Judaism Spawned Nazi Anti-Semitism” 275-9898. rochester.edu/skalny. Thursdays with Geva Theatre Center. March 6, 12-1 p.m. Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. Noontime discussions with cast members. Mar 6: Informed Consent 428-8325. libraryweb.org. [ FRI., MARCH 7 ] Breakfast with Friends: Jeanne White-Ginder. March 7, 7:30-9 a.m. Irondequoit Country Club, 4045 East Avenue Mother of the late Ryan White. Catholic Charities Community Services Free “friendraiser” 339-9800 x378. cccsrochester.org. Rochester Academy of Science Astronomy Section. March 7, 7-10 p.m. Gosnell Hall, RIT, Lomb Memorial Dr Grover Swartzlander on Exoplanets 301-3424. rasny.org. [ SUN., MARCH 9 ] Fundamentals of Judaism and Islam Series. March 9, 4 p.m. Mar 9: “Introduction to Sacred Texts: Torah and Quran,” led by Rabbi Alan Katz and Dr. Irshad Altheimer at Islamic Center of Rochester, 727 Westfall Rd. Apr 6: “Introduction to Law: Halacha and Shariah” led by Rabbi Leonardo Bitran and Dr. Muhammad Shafiq at Temple Sinai, 363 Penfield Rd 461-0490 or 442-7164. Guild Opera Listening Series: Mozart. March 9, 2:30 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. Agneta Borgstedt and Art Axelrod on “The Influence of the Philosophy of the Age of
Enlightenment on Mozart’s Operas” Free 340-8720. penfieldlibrary.org. The Sisters of Selma. March 9, 2-4 p.m. The Sisters of Saint Joseph, 150 French Rd. A DVD and discussion depicting the role of some women religious during the height of the Civil rights Struggle in Selma, Alabama Free 529-5689. [ MON., MARCH 10 ] Immigration Whistleblower Jay Palmer. March 10, 3-4:15 p.m. Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-7052. rhira@mail.rit.edu. [ TUE., MARCH 11 ] Heroes in the Attic: The Untold Story of Two Civil War Soldiers. March 11, 7 p.m. Greece Town Hall Meeting Center, 1 Vince Tofany Blvd. $2 donation appreciated 2257221. greecehistoricalsociety@ yahoo.com. Look Behind You! A Father and Son’s Impressions of The Troubles In Northern Ireland Through Photograph and Song. March 11, 7 p.m. St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave Performancelecture by Steafán Hanvey. Bail Hall Auditorium $10 rochesteriaci.org. The Obama Environmental Policy: Past, Present, and Future. March 11. JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Free 461-2000 x239. jgetnick@jccrochester.org. jccrochester.org. Sicily Lectures and Film Screenings. March 11-18, 7 p.m. University Gallery, James R. Booth Hall, RIT, Lomb Memorial Dr 3/11: Sicilian Folk Life lecture with Rosalba Pisaturo. 3/12: Cinema on the Island: from Vittorio De Seta to Salvo Cuccia with Elisabetta Sanino D’Amanda. 3/13: Sicilian opera lecture and screening with Rosalba Pisaturo. 3/17: Screening and master class with director Salvo Cuccia, Detour De Seta. 3/18: Screening and master class with director Salvo Cuccia, Summer ’82: When
[ WED., MARCH 12 ] “The Truth About Guys” with Amber Madison. March 12, 2:30 p.m. MacVitte College Union Ballroom, 10 MacVittie Circle. 245-5000. geneseo.edu.
Literary Events [ THU., MARCH 6 ] Plutzik Reading Series: Bruce Smith. March 6, 5 p.m. Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, River Campus WellesBrown Room 275-9255. rochester. edu/college/eng. Poems for Lunch. noon. Central Library, 115 South Ave. Free. 4288375. carol.moldt@libraryweb.org. libraryweb.org. Pure Kona Open Mic Poetry Series. 7-10 p.m. The Greenhouse Café, 2271 E. Main St. 270-8603. ourcoffeeconnection.org. [ FRI., MARCH 7 ] Author Signing: The Circles God Draws by Ruth Scott. March 7, 6 p.m. Mood Makers Books, 274 North Goodman St., Village Gate 271-7010. First Friday: Snow Day. March 7, 6-10 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave Celebrate this year’s “If All of Rochester Read the Same Book” pick The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. A scavenger hunt, fire-pit, and live-music. wab.org. First Fridays/Wide Open Mic. First Friday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave Rochester’s longest running open mic welcomes poets, performers, and writers of all kinds. wab.org. [ SAT., MARCH 8 ] Saturday Author Salon: “The Adventures of Jasper” by Roselyn Kasmire. March 8, 2-4 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. Storytelling the Themes of The Snow Child. March 8, 2:30 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. Join The Genesee Storytellers in an exploration of the themes of “The Snow Child,” the selection of the communitywide read “If All of Rochester Read the Same Book” through folktales from many cultures, including Russian and Inuit Free 340-8720. penfieldlibrary.org.
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SPECIAL EVENT | ORCHID SHOW & SALE
Start off March with a beautiful reminder of spring’s impending arrival. Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park (151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua) will host its annual Orchid Show & Sale Friday-Sunday, March 7-9. Check out a variety of the delicate, exotic flowers, such as phalaenopsis, dendrobiums, cattleya, and more. In addition to the display and sale, the event will include educational seminars on orchid care Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. If you already have some orchids in need of TLC, take advantage of the orchid repotting services offered on Friday. If you need a little refreshment, check out the wine tastings being held Saturday noon-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m. The event will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. General admission is $5 per person. For more information, visit sonnenberg.org or call 394-4922. — BY TAYLOR WHITE
Literary Events Lift Bridge Writers’ Group. 6:30 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Free. 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com.
Museum Exhibit [ WED., MARCH 5 ] Animation. Through April 27. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Through Apr 27. Mon–Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m Included in museum admission $13, free to kids under 2 and members 2632700. museumofplay.org. Downton Abbey, Rochester Style. Ongoing. The Rochester Historical Society, Rundel Memorial Building, 2nd floor, 115 South Ave. Tue-Wed 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and Thu 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Also Saturdays March 22, April 5 & 19, and May 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m $5 per adult, $3 per child under 18 428-8470. rochesterhistory.org. Math Midway. Through March 17. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Through Mar 17 Included in museum admission $11$13, free to kids under 2 and members 271-1880. rmsc.org.
Recreation [ WED., MARCH 5 ] Ice Skating. Through March 31. Genesee Valley Sports Complex, 131 Elmwood Ave. The rink season will run through March 2014 (closing date TBA). Visit site for complete list of open skate schedules $2-$7.50. 4287889. cityofrochester.gov/gvpsc/ Ice Skating. Through March 15. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial 26 CITY MARCH 5-11, 2014
Park, 1 Manhattan Square. Ice rink at 353 Court St. Visit site for complete list of open skate schedules 428-7541. cityofrochester.gov/mlkmp. Snow Cheap Trail Races. Every other Wednesday Cobbs Hill Park, 100 Norris Drive 6:45 p.m. registration, 7:15 p.m. race start $12 single race, $50 for all races, register cityofrochester. gov/winteradventures. [ FRI., MARCH 7 ] Muxy Ski-Off to Benefit Foodlink. March 7, noon. Bristol Mountain Resort, 5662 New York 64 Includes lunch, lift ticket, race challenge, vertical ski challenge, and Apres Ski event. The race is named for Gary Muxworthy, a ski pioneer and benefactor who passed away in 2013. Proceeds benefit Foodlink, the regional food bank $75, register 328-3380. contact@ foodlinkny.org. bristolmountain. com. [ SAT., MARCH 8 ] Conserving Bumble Bees. March 8, 1 p.m. Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvold Rd Free 315-947-6143. snc@ co.cayuga.ny.us facebook.com/ sterlingnaturecenter. Free Guided Hike: Penfield’s Sherwood Fields Park. March 8, 10 a.m.-noon. Sherwood Fields Park located at 2514 Penfield Road, next to East Penfield Fire Hall, east of Harris Road. Look for the “Hike” signs Free, register 340-8655 x6. penfieldrec.org. GVHC Event. March 8, 10 a.m. Northampton Park, Hubbell Rd. off Rte. 31, Ogden. Easy/ moderate 5.5 mile hike Free 730-7143. gvhchikes.org. The Mental Health Association 20th Annual Skyway Open.
[ SUN., MARCH 9 ] GVHC Event. March 9, 10:30 a.m. Turning Point Park, end of Boxhart St. Moderate 4-5 mile hike Free 544-3387. gvhchikes.org. Rochester Birding Association Field Trip. March 9, 8:30 a.m. Charlotte Beach, 4650 Lake Ave Charlotte, Braddock Bay, Lakeshore Fields. Beginner trip Free Cindy Marino 4827778 and Norma Platt 6719639. ddallen3@yahoo.com rochesterbirding.com.
Special Events [ WED., MARCH 5 ] Africa Viceo and Film Series: Glory. March 5, 5 p.m. University of Rochester, River Campus Morey Hall 321 fdi@mail. rochester.edu rochester.edu. Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St Free. 730-5030. scotlandyardpub.com. [ THU., MARCH 6 ] DO OVER! Pups and Pitchers Happy Hour. First Thursday of every month, 5-8 p.m. 140 Alex Bar & Grill, 140 Alexander St. To benefit Rochester Animal Services 256-1000. 140alex. com. Latte Art Throwdown. March 6, 7 p.m. Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, 1344 University Ave. Free 3195279. kturiano@joebeanroasters. com. joebeanroasters.com. Max at the Gallery Tapas Night. 5-8 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Live music, wine, beer, tapas for purchase Included in admission: $2.50$6. 276-8900. mag.rochester. edu. [ FRI., MARCH 7 ] Annual Orchid Show & Sale. March 7-9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St. Canandaigua $5 394-4922. sonnenberg.org. Flavors of the Flower City. March 7, 6-9 p.m. ARTISANworks, 565 Blossom Rd. $50-$65 957-9247. eway@eastersealsny.org. March 7, 6 p.m. ARTISANworks, 565 Blossom Rd. $50-$65 9579247. eway@eastersealsny.org. Heart Beats for Mendon Library Sweepstakes. March 7, 7 p.m. The Rabbit Room, 61 N. Main St Honeoye Falls Hors d’oeuvres & dessert reception, live music by Teagan and Lou from Teagan & the Tweeds, ballet performance by Rochester City Ballet, prizes 582-1830. thelowermill.com. Military Auxiliary Radio System or MARS. March 7, 7 p.m. Henrietta Fire Hall, 3129 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester Amateur Radio Association 2108910. kc2pcd@rochester.rr.com. One Year Brainiversary Party. March 7, 7 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. Free 730-7034. info@rochesterbrainery.com. rochesterbrainery.com. [ SAT., MARCH 8 ] 10th annual Tora-Con. March 8-9. Rochester Institute of
Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. The annual convention gathers fans of anime, manga, Japanese culture, sci-fi and fantasy for a weekend of panels, performances, concerts, dances, contests and meet-ups $30 both days, $20 Sat only, $15 Sun only toracon.rit.edu. East Side Winter Farmer’s Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Indoors at 2555 Baird Rd., Penfield. eastside. activities@rochester.rr.com. From Grape to Glass Wine Walk. March 8, 6-9 p.m. Downtown Brockport $20, register localwineevents.com. Open Your Hearts Gala Fundraiser. March 8, 6 p.m. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St Brother Wease from 95.1 The Brew will be the night’s guest speaker and auctioneer for both the live and silent auctions. Supports Golisano Children’s Hospital families with 100 percent of its proceeds $125 546-3450. iackids.org. Rochester Model Railroad Club Open House. March 8, 10 a.m. First Univeralist Church, 150 S. Clinton Ave 75th Anniversary Open House; large HO scale train layout; beautiful scenery; Thomas the Tank Engine $2$3, under age 6 free, $10 family maximum 721-2449. davecoon@frontiernet.net. rocmrrc.com. Sustainable Saturday. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rochester Greenovation, 1199 East Main St. Free admission 288-7564. events@rochestergreen.com. Telescope Viewing. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Clear skies providing. From Dark til about 10 p.m Admission is free 703-9876. rmsc.org. [ SUN., MARCH 9 ] Brighton Winter Farmers’ Market. 1 p.m Brookside Community Center, 220 Idlewood Rd. Live music 269-8918. brightonfarmersmarket.org. Film: A Place at the Table. March 9, 7 p.m. JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Free 461-2000 x239. jgetnick@jccrochester.org. jccrochester.org. Film: Symphony of the Soil. March 9, 2-4 p.m. Pittsford Community Center, 35 Lincoln Ave. The Transition Talks of the Sierra Club 905-5794. Gothic Cathedral Tour. March 9, 2 p.m. St. Michael’s Church, 869 N. Clinton Ave 325-4041. sfxcrochester.org. Penfield Farmers’ Market. 9 a.m.1 p.m. Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd . Penfield 377-1982 x224. grossmans.com. [ MON., MARCH 10 ] Thinkin’ & Drinkin’: The Bug Jar’s Trivia Night. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 21+. Doors at 7:30 p.m Free. bugjar.com. [ TUE., MARCH 11 ] Rohrbach’s Food & Beer Pairing. Second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. Rohrbach’s Brewpub, 3859 Buffalo Rd. $30, register. 594-9800. rohrbachs.com/ Rohrbachs-Brewpub.html. Tuesday Taco Trivia. 9-11 p.m. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. templebarrochester@gmail. com. templebarandgrille.com.
THEATER | “STRANDED ON EARTH”
Playwright Eric Coble continues his “Alexandra” trilogy with “Stranded on Earth,” the next production on the Geva Theatre Nextstage (75 Woodbury Blvd.). This play tells the missing tale between “A Girl’s Guide to Coffee,” where audiences first met Alex, a vivacious 20-something with her whole life ahead of her, and “The Velocity of Autumn,” where we again meet Alex, now in her 80’s, desperately holding on to her world when everyone around her is telling her to let go. “Stranded” finds Alex as a 40-year-old woman wrestling with the choices she’s made in life. Despite being the written third in the trilogy, “Stranded” is the second play in the series. Geva favorite Brigitt Markusfeld plays Alexandra in this production. The show previews on Thursday-Friday, March 6-7, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m., and officially opens Saturday at 7:30p.m. Shows continue through March 23. Ticket prices start at $30. To order or for more information and a performance schedule, visit gevatheatre.org or call 232-4382. — BY TAYLOR WHITE [ WED., MARCH 12 ] Color Brighton Green Film Series. March 12, 6:30 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. “Comfort Zone: A documentary exploring climate change in upstate New York.” Free. Colorbrightongreen.org.
Theater All Creatures Great and Small, a Musical Menagerie. Glengarry Inn at Eagle Vale, 4400 Nine Mile Point Road, Rt 250, Fairport .Dinner concert and silent auction. A portion of the proceeds will go Rochester Animal Services $42, concertonly $15, register 223-9006. gvoc.org. Cirque du Soleil: Michael Jackson The Immortal. Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Square. $50-$150. 800-7453000. ticketmaster.com. Clybourne Park. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Through Mar 9. Wed Mar 5-Thu 7:30 p.m. (Thu Sign Interpreted Performance), Fri 8 p.m., Sat 4 & 8:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. (Sunday Salon) & 7 p.m Tickets start at $25 232-4382. gevatheatre.org. Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Through Mar 8. Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m $8.50-$16 395-2787. brockport.edu/ finearts. The Normal Heart. Through March 23. JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Through Mar 23. Thu 7 p.m., Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m $18-$26 461-2000. jccrochester.org. Old Jews Telling Jokes. Downstairs Cabaret at
Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place. Previews Thu 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., opening Sat 8 p.m $23-$33. 325-4370. downstairscabaret.com. Rain. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. Fri 8 p.m. $35-$55. 222-5000. info@rbtl.org. rbtl.org. Shakespeare-apalooza-rama! By Wililam Shakespeare (kinda). MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 & 7:30 p.m $5 muccc.org. Stranded on Earth. Through March 23. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Through Mar 23. Previews Thu Mar 6-Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2:30 p.m. Opening Sat 7:30 p.m. Performances Sun 3 p.m., Tue-Wed Mar 12, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $30. 232-4382. gevatheatre.org.
Theater Audition [ WED., MARCH 5 ] Festival of Ten IX. Through April 1. Deadline Apr 1 brockport.edu/ theatre. Geva Theatre’s Annual Young Writers Showcase. Through March 7. Through Mar 7 2321366 x3034. youngwriters@ gevatheatre.org. In the Heights! March 5, 6-9 p.m. RAPA’s East End Theatre, 727 East Main St Audition work-shop on Feb 25 to learn the dance and call-back music ahead of time 325-3366. eric. johnson@ofccreations.com.
Workshops [ WED., MARCH 5 ] Coffee and Chocolate Class. 7 p.m Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, 1344 University Ave. $25 3195179. kturiano@joebeanroasters. com. joebeanroasters.com.
Family Development Class: Wise Choices. Ongoing, 12:302:30 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. For parents of school-age children Free, RSVP 325-3245 x131. mharochester.org. Figure Drawing Sessions. March 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Grass Roots Gallery, suite 157, Hungerford Bldg, 1115 E. Main St., Suite 248 $5. thegrassrootsgallery@gmail. com. Mandala Workshop. March 5, 6 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $30 730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Whiskey Workshop at Black Button Distilling. March 5, 6:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $30 730-7034. info@ rochester brainery.com. rochesterbrainery.com. Women Build Volunteer Information Session. March 5, 7 p.m. Greece Community and Senior Center, 3 Vince Tofany Blvd. Free 546-1470. habitat@ rochesterhabitat.org greeceny. gov/cs. [ THU., MARCH 6 ] Dancing With Chance. March 6, 7 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $15 730-7034. info@ rochesterbrainery.com. rochesterbrainery.com. Rochester Makerspace Open Nights. 6-10 p.m. Rochester Makerspace, 850 St. Paul St. #23 Bring a project to work on or something to show others, help work on the space, or just get to know the venue Free. 210--0075. rochestermakerspace.org. Women Build Volunteer Information Presentation. March 6, 7 p.m. Chili Public Library, 3333 Chili Ave. Free 546-1470. habitat@rochesterhabitat.org chililibrary.org. [ FRI., MARCH 7 ] Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training Workshop. 9 a.m.noon. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, 1600 South Avenue Free 473-3030. literacyrochester.org. [ SAT., MARCH 8 ] Marjorie Thompson Guitar Workshop. March 8, 2 p.m. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave $20 473-4300. Dan@rochesterguitarclub.com. Women Build Volunteer Information Presentation. March 8, 12:30 p.m. Winton Branch Library, 611 Winton Rd. North Free 546-1740. habitat@rochesterhabitat.org. [ MON., MARCH 10 ] Beginner Pilates Mat and Cardio Class. 8:30-9:30 a.m Irondequoit Community Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave Improve core strength and skeletal alignment with a combination of basic Classical Pilates Matwork and cardio exercises based on dance. Private Classical Pilates apparatus sessions also available by appointment at 585-2DO-CORE (585) 236-4227 $55, register 336-6070. irondequoit.org. Blogging 101. March 10, 7 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $15 7307034. info@rochesterbrainery. com. rochesterbrainery.com.
SPECIAL EVENT | LATTE ART THROWDOWN
I think I can speak for all us Western New Yorkers when I say that we ready for spring. Regrettably, we still have a few more weeks of this frigid season to overcome. In the meantime, warm up at Joe Bean Coffee Roasters (1344 University Ave.) at its Latte Art Throwdown this Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. as part of the weekly Nexus Nights series. The theme for this particular throwdown will be “Legendary Luchador,” which encourages competitors to dress in costume or wear capes for added fun. The event is open to all local baristas and costs $5 to participate (winner takes home the pot). Spectators are welcome and it is free to view the coffee-making kerfuffle. Food and drink specials will be available throughout the night. This time around, guest judges will be Amber from Eat Me Ice Cream, who will be joined by fellow ice-cream aficionado, Cate. The duo just returned from a trip to Nicaragua, and will be sampling ice cream inspired by the trip, including one made with Joe Bean’s Don Roger coffee. For more information, visit joebeanroasters.com or call 319-5279. — BY TAYLOR WHITE Community Labyrinth Walk. March 10, 7-9 p.m. Christ Church Unity, 55 Prince Street 392.3601. Ergonomics & Wellness for Today & Your Future. March 10. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $15 730-7034. info@ rochesterbrainery.com. rochesterbrainery.com. Women Build Volunteer Information Presentation. March 10, 7 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Free 546-1470. habitat@ rochesterhabitat.org. Women Build Volunteer Information Session. March 10, 7 p.m. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd Free 546-1470. habitat@ rochesterhabitat.org. [ TUE., MARCH 11 ] Buddhist Book Discussion Group. 7 p.m. Amitabha Foundation, 11 South Goodman St. By donation. 451-7039. NY@ amitabhafoundation.us. amitabhafoundation.us. Exploring Spirituality as a Tool in Wellness and Recovery. March 11, 2:30 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. Free 325-3145 x100. tdemarle@mharochester.org. mharochester.org. Exploring the Celtic Mysteries. March 11, 7 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $15 730-7034. info@rochesterbrainery.com. rochesterbrainery.com.
Home Brewing Techniques Class. 7 p.m Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, 1344 University Ave. Learn new techniques for making coffee at home. We will discuss and practice indepth techniques for pour-over and full-immersion brewing methods $25 319-5279. kturiano@joebeanroasters. com. joebeanroasters.com. Women Build Volunteer Information Presentation. March 11, 7 p.m. Webster Library, 980 Ridge Rd Free 546-1470. habitat@ rochesterhabitat.org. [ WED., MARCH 12 ] Introduction to Web Development. March 12, 6:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $17 730-7034. info@ rochesterbrainery.com. rochesterbrainery.com. Jumpstart on Russian: Travel Savvy. March 12, 6:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $15 730-7034. info@ rochesterbrainery.com. rochesterbrainery.com. Women Build Volunteer Information Session. March 12, 7 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. Free 546-1470. habitat@ rochesterhabitat.org.
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Brockport Strand 93 Main St, Brockport, 637-3310, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Canandaigua Theatres 3181 Townline Road, Canandaigua, 396-0110, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Cinema Theater 957 S. Clinton St., 271-1785, cinemarochester.com
Culver Ridge 16 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit 544-1140, regmovies.com
Dryden Theatre 900 East Ave., 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org
Eastview 13 Eastview Mall, Victor 425-0420, regmovies.com
Geneseo Theatres Geneseo Square Mall, 243-2691, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Greece Ridge 12 176 Greece Ridge Center Drive 225-5810, regmovies.com
Henrietta 18 525 Marketplace Drive 424-3090, regmovies.com
The Little 240 East Ave., 258-0444 thelittle.org
Terror in the air “Non-Stop”
(PG-13), DIRECTED BY JAUME COLLET-SERRA NOW PLAYING [ REVIEW ] BY GEORGE GRELLA
Although it fits quite obviously into that broad, vague category of the cinematic thriller, the new movie “Non-Stop” actually contains an unusual combination of elements. It takes place almost entirely inside an airplane flying across the Atlantic from New York to London, establishing a setting and situation naturally fraught with a certain tension, even before the action reveals the presence of a killer and a bomb on board.
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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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That tightly controlled enclosure provides other threads of action and meaning that demonstrate additional possibilities in a location perhaps all too familiar in both film and life. Liam Neeson plays Bill Marks, an ex-cop, now a federal air marshal assigned to the flight, along with a colleague, Jack Hammond (Anson Mount), apparently a routine pairing of the two. Marks starts his assignment with a shot of booze in his coffee, providing the first hint of an alcoholism that influences much of the ensuing action. On board he confesses his dislike of flying, an odd problem considering his profession, to his seatmate, Jen Summers (Julianne Moore), who helps him through the takeoff, initiating a relationship that develops in several unexpected directions throughout the flight. The film’s central problem arises when Marks receives a text message on his supposedly secure phone, informing him that someone on the flight will die in 20 minutes, and others 20
Liam Neeson in “Non-Stop.” PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL PICTURES
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minutes after that, a promise that the sender fulfills right on schedule. The sender, who texts Marks throughout the film, demands $150 million to be placed in a special account, threatening more killings if he doesn’t get the money. When Marks communicates the threat to his supervisor in Washington, the boss, like so many of his ilk, refuses to support the agent, and then later betrays him. As the tension progresses and the killer continues to carry out his threats, Marks’s quest for his antagonist grows increasingly desperate. Frantic and puzzled, he begins to suspect everybody, from the flight attendants to the co-pilot, implying a paranoia that perfectly suits both the situation in the airplane and his own personal history, involving a tragedy in his past. On their seat televisions the passengers see the news stories about their plight, all of which, thanks to his supervisor, accuse Marks of hijacking the plane. With all its shocks and twists, its ingenious notion of a pursuit within the claustrophobic confines of an airplane and the necessarily heightened emotion of danger at 35,000 feet and 500 miles an hour, the movie sustains a terrific level of tension. Once it establishes the basic situation, it never allows the suspense to diminish, then complicates it with several back stories and the reactions of various passengers. Aside from the frequent episodes of quite brutal violence, when Marks struggles with several different passengers who question his
Fight or flight “The Wind Rises” (PG-13), DIRECTED BY HAYAO MIYAZAKI NOW PLAYING [ REVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW
authority and his methods, the film actually resembles a classic detective story. Its enclosed, isolated setting resembles those snowbound hotels or grand country houses where a clever sleuth searches for a murderer among a limited cast of suspects; in fact, both Agatha Christie and John Dickson Carr wrote novels about a murder on an airplane. Like any fictional detective, in “Non-Stop” Bill Marks sorts through a number of possible culprits, deals with false clues, follows red herrings, and ultimately solves a couple of murders through the same cerebral methods as the investigators of those novels, a Hercule Poirot or Henry Merrivale. He even discovers that the murderer employs the same modus operandi as the villains in those classic novels. Following Neeson’s starring roles in the two very successful “Taken” movies (apparently another is in the works), the media commentators suggest he is now another action hero, lumping him in the same category as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Jason Statham, or Vin Diesel. As a number of his performances suggest, however, Neeson possesses a great deal more versatility and depth than that crew of muscular mesomorphs. A big man with a powerful screen presence, he recalls a great star like Burt Lancaster, a strong man with a strong man’s gentleness, a strong man’s dignity, even a strong man’s vulnerability. His craggy features are marked by pain and confusion, his strength tempered by a measure of melancholy.
When legendary Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki announced in September of last year that “The Wind Rises” was to be his final film, it was hard not to feel a sadness at what audiences would be losing without any more of his imaginative, lushly animated films. True, the director has promised retirement several times in the past, only to eventually reconsider. Visually stunning and morally complex, his supposedly final film is a fantastic achievement. If it does turn out that his retirement sticks this time, “The Wind Rises” would make for a fitting end to a remarkable career. Though the film contains none of the more fantastical elements that the filmmaker behind “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Spirited Away” is known for, it’s clear that the story he’s telling is a deeply personal one. There’s a wistful, occasionally mournful finality to the film that feels very much like a farewell. “The Wind Rises” tells a fictionalized version of the life story of Japanese
Mr. Caproni and Jiro Horikoshi in “The Wind Rises.” PHOTO COURTESY TOUCHSTONE PICTURES
aeronautics engineer Jiro Horikoshi. As a child at the dawn of the 20th century, he dreams of flying, but his poor eyesight prevents him from becoming a pilot. He decides that if he can’t fly planes, then he’s going to make a career out of designing them instead. He’s a genius engineer, always looking for ways to improve his work and create beautiful aircrafts, like the ones he sees in his dreams. Jiro lands a job working for the Mitsubishi corporation, and it’s there that his obsessive pursuit of perfection ultimately leads him to design the A6M Zero bombers used by the Japanese army during World War II, most infamously in their attack on Pearl Harbor. Miyazaki’s film has not been without controversy, with a number of critics accusing the film of whitewashing history by glossing over the deadly results of Jiro’s work. But to make that argument seems to miss the point of the film entirely. The conflict at the heart of the film is whether or not realizing one’s dreams is worth it, if the results will cause harm to a great many people. Jiro is a genius who wants nothing more than to create something beautiful. The rising tide of war creeps around the edges of his life; he’s always aware of it, and knows how his work is being put to use. But he chooses to focus on the beauty and purity of his creations instead of the destruction they’ll bring. Miyazaki’s film most clearly lays out these ideas during several dream sequences, as Jiro imagines himself in conversation with his boyhood idol, Italian engineer Giovanni Caproni. It’s Caproni who tells Jiro early on that “the dream of aviation is cursed,” with the wonder of flight constantly being perverted and twisted into something that’s so often used for evil. It’s hard not to flash back to those indelible images of 9/11 and realize how much truth there is in that statement. It’s in these dreams that we’re allowed to see the inner conflict Jiro keeps suppressed. “I choose to live in a world with pyramids,” Caproni
says, with the implication being that those wonders wouldn’t have been made without the manpower of an enslaved people. As with the similar criticisms raised against Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” — that that film was glorifying the depraved behavior of its characters — people seem to have a problem when directors opt not to spell out for audiences exactly how they should feel. The film depicting the ways in which Jiro willingly puts blinders on when it comes to how his creations are being utilized in the real world is very different from Miyazaki himself ignoring those effects. Miyazaki is above all a humanist; he doesn’t ask us to agree with Jiro, but he does attempt to get us to understand him. The director’s work has always contained strong environmentalist and anti-war messages, and “The Wind Rises” is no different. The last third of the film shifts gears slightly, allowing a love story that’s introduced early in the film to gradually take center stage. Jiro develops a relationship with a young woman named Naoko. Jiro learns that Naoko has tuberculosis, and though that doesn’t stop the two from falling in love, Jiro remains focused on his work even as her sickness progresses. The love story feels underdeveloped, but it’s easy to see how Jiro’s tunnel vision allowing his career to trump his personal life may have personal resonance with the Miyazaki. The version of the “The Wind Rises” playing in American theaters is dubbed in English and produced by Disney. As with the American releases of many of Miyazaki’s previous films, the dubbing process was overseen by John Lasseter, Pixar’s chief creative officer, and it is impeccably done. The American vocal cast includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, John Krasinski, and Emily Blunt, and while they all contribute fine work, they also have recognizable voices. That occasionally distracts as viewers try to mentally place whose voice they’re hearing.
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Award-winning dance company Pilobolus has sold out its previous performances at Nazareth College Arts Center. It returns this weekend for a third engagement. PHOTOS BY GRANT HALVERSON
Pilobolus was founded in 1971, the unlikely brainchild of a group of Dartmouth College students with little dance background. The group’s name comes from a fungus that grows on cow dung and propels its spores with extreme strength speed and accuracy. By 1977, Pilobolus was performing on Broadway in limited engagement at the St. James Theater. Arlene Croce of The New Yorker called the members “six of the most extraordinary people now performing.” Today, Pilobolus artistic directors Renee Jaworski and Matt Kent are the faces of the company, creating alongside original founder Michael Tracy. Pilobolus has given more than 5,000 performances in more than 64 countries, and appears regularly on television. Appearances include the 2007 Academy Awards, “60 Minutes,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “Sesame Street,” and “Oprah.” The company is also adept at commercial application of its movement design and production. Its 30 CITY MARCH 5-11, 2014
television spots include commercials for Mobil, Ford, Toyota, Procter and Gamble, and an Emmy-nominated spot for the NFL Network. Pilobolus is even in the Guinness Book of World Records for fitting the most people into a Mini Cooper. Among the numerous prizes and awards Pilobolus has been awarded, the 2010 Dance Magazine Award for lasting contribution to the field of dance stands out. Never before had the magazine honored a collective rather than an individual, a fitting tribute for a company that is based on creating through an innovative group creative process. “All choreography, all movement is from the bodies of the dancers,” Russell says. “It is created through improv, theater work, playing around in the studio. The directors are driving the cars with the original ideas, but we create the landscape they drive through.”
Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE (R): This follow-up to the popular film, “300,” continues its bloodsoaked take on the history of ancient Greece, as seen through thee eyes of graphic novelist Frank Miller. Culver, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster BAY OF ANGELS (1963): A bank clerk takes a gambling vacation, only to find his fortune changed by a beautiful and dangerous blonde. Dryden (Tue, Mar 11, 8 p.m.) THE BLUE DAHLIA (1946): A man must clear his name after his wife is murdered shortly after he discovers she was having an affair. Starring Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake. Dryden (Thu, Mar 6, 8 p.m.) FREE THE MIND (NR): A brain scientist studies the effects of meditation on soldiers suffering from PTSD in this thoughtprovoking documentary. Little (Sun, Mar 9, 1 p.m.) LENNY BRUCE IN ‘LENNY BRUCE’ (1967): The only existing concert footage of the influential and controversial stand-up comedian. Dryden (Wed, Mar 5, 8 p.m.) MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (PG): The popular characters from “The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show” get a modern, computer-animated upgrade in this adventurecomedy. With the voices of Ty Burrell, Leslie Mann, Stephen Colbert, Mel Brooks, and Stanley Tucci. Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster SPEED (1994): Pop quiz, hotshot. A bus is wired to explode if it goes under 50 miles an hour; what will Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock do? Dryden (Fri, Mar 7, 8 p.m.) STALINGRAD (R): A band of Russian soldiers fight to hold off the German army from conquering their city in this WWII action film. Pittsford THE STONE ROSES: MADE OF STONE (2013): This concert film documents the 2011 reunion tour of the popular British rock band. Dryden (Sat, Mar 8, 8 p.m.; Sun, Mar 9, 2 p.m.) TIM’S VERMEER (PG-13): This documentary follows the attempts of an inventor to duplicate the photo-realistic painting process of Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer. Little (Tue, Mar 11, 7 p.m.) [ CONTINUING ] 3 DAYS TO KILL (PG-13): Kevin Costner stars in this actionthriller as an international spy determined to leave that world behind, but forced to carry out one final mission. Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster 12 YEARS A SLAVE (R): Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in this film based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man
kidnapped and sold into slavery. Also starring Michael Fassbender, Sarah Paulson, Brad Pitt, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Culver, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown ABOUT LAST NIGHT (R): A modern remake of the classic 80s romantic comedy, about a man and woman who meet and fall in love, despite the efforts of their disapproving friends. Starring Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, and Paula Patton. Brockport, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster AMERICAN HUSTLE (R): David O. Russell directs this black comedy inspired by the ABSCAM scandal of the 1970s, which involved the entrapment of several high-profile U.S. politicians. Starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jeremy Renner. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES SUPER-SIZED (R): The Will Ferrell comedy gets re-edited with almost entirely new jokes in this brand new, R-rated version. Culver, Eastview, Henrietta, Greece AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (R): A family reunites following a tragedy, and tensions rise as they’re forced to live with one another under the same roof. Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Cooper, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Cinema CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (PG-13): Paul Greengrass directs the true story of Richard Phillips, the captain of a cargo ship attacked by Somali pirates in 2009. Starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Keener. Cinema, Movies 10 DALLAS BUYERS CLUB (R): Matthew McConaughey stars in this true story about a homophobic cowboy who decides to organize an illegal underground network to get HIV meds to patients, after he tests positive for the disease. With Jared Leto and Jennifer Garner. Culver, Eastview, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown ENDLESS LOVE (PG-13): A rich girl and a boy from the wrong side of the tracks fall in love despite their parents’ attempt to keep them apart in this remake of the 1980s film. Brockport, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS (R): A young singer navigates through the Greenwich Village folk folk scene of the 1960s, in this drama from the Coen bothers. Starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, and Justin Timberlake. Cinema THE LEGO MOVIE (PG): The directors of “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” and “21 Jump Street” take on the beloved children’s building toy, and it’s amazing. Brockport, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo,
Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE MONUMENTS MEN (PG-13): George Clooney directs this story about the men assigned to preserve important works of art from the Nazis during WWII. With Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, and Cate Blanchett. Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown NEBRASKA (R): Bruce Dern stars as an elderly Missouri man convinced he’s won a million dollars in a sweepstakes, and Will Forte is the son who reluctantly agrees to drive him to Nebraska to collect his winnings. With Bob Odenkirk, Stacy Keach, and June Squibb. Pittsford THE NUT JOB (PG): A ragtag group of furry critters plan to rob a nut store so they’ll have food for winter, in this animated heist comedy. With the voices of Will Arnett, Liam Neeson, and Maya Rudolph. Culver, Eastview, Greece PHILOMENA (PG-13): Judi Dench stars in this drama about a journalist (Steve Coogan) who helps an elderly woman search for her son, who she was forced to put up for adoption decades earlier. Little, Geneseo, Pittsford POMPEII (PG-13): A slave turned gladiator must race to save his beloved from the erupting Mount Vesuvius, in this sword-and-sandals disaster pic. Starring Kit Harrington (“Game of Thrones”), CarrieAnne Moss, and Kiefer Sutherland. Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster RIDE ALONG (PG-13): Kevin Hart agrees to spend 24 hours riding along with his police detective, soon-to-be brotherin-law in order to prove himself worthy of marrying the man’s sister. With Ice Cube, John Leguizamo, and Laurence Fishburne. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster ROBOCOP (PG-13): Remake of the Paul Verhoven sci-fi classic, about an attempt to make a superior police officer that’s part man, part machine. With Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson, and Michael Keaton. Brockport, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster SON OF GOD (PG-13): The life of Jesus is retold in this spiritual epic. Brockport, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster WINTER’S TALE (PG-13): A burglar discovers he has the power of reincarnation, and tries to save the love of his life after her tragic death. Starring Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe, and Jennifer Connelly. Brockport, Culver, Eastview, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (R): Martin Scorsese directs and Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the outrageous true story of Jordan Belfort, a corrupt stockbroker brought down by the FBI. Henrietta, Pittsford, Webster
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Jam Section 1960’s BACK FENDER AMPS Bassman & cabinet 12” SRO Lifetime speakers $1200 Princeton Reverb 12” Jensen $1400 B.O. Wiley @624-2648 wjobe@rochester.rr.com BASSIST SEEKING MUSICIANS for R & B Group. looking for commitment to one group. Must have equipment & transportation. Available Eves. Quick learner of material (covers and Originals) Bobby 585-3284121 rlbullock@frontier.com CALLING ALL MUSICIANS OF ALL GENRES the Rochester Music Coalition wants you! Please register on our website. For further info: www. rochestermusiccoalition.org info@ rochestermusiccoalition.org 585235-8412
Place your real estate ad by calling 244-3329 ext. 23 or rochestercitynewspaper.com Ad Deadlines: Friday 4pm for Display Ads Monday at noon for Line ads DRUMMER WANTED Cover band with a soulful style Motown, Sade, Bill Withers, etc. Practice Mon/Thurs evenings in Scottsville. Call Kelly 259-2562 / Josh 490-4369 KEYBOARD PLAYER needed to play with one of Rochester’s finest Big Bands. Great charts able to rehearse a few Weds. during the months of (AprilNovember) effective 04/15/2014 585-442-7480 LOOKING FOR GOSPEL MUSICIAN to perform music
during church services and doing our first & fourth Sunday fellowingships. We do several churches Bobby 585-4328-2141 frlbullock@frontier.com MEET OTHER MUSICIANS. Jam & Play out, call & say hello, any level & any age ok. I play keyboards - organ B3 Style Call 585-266-6337 Martino THE GREGORY KUNDE CHORALE is looking for male voices. Call for an audition now to join our fourteenth season! Info Line 377 7568
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Stepping up the entrance at the side of the house, you enter into a vestibule lined with coat hooks and pass through the first set of leaded glass doors. From the front hall you can see up a polished wood staircase glowing with light from a row of windows on the first landing. To the left of the entrance hall is a large living room with an enormous bay window that looks out the front of the house. At the other end is a brick fireplace with a gas insert set between built-in bookcases with leaded glass doors—a cozy spot for reading. From this room a door leads to a neat, three-season porch, surrounded by windows. Back through the entrance hall, which has a roomy coat closet and a discreet powder room, you will find another set of leaded glass doors to an elegant dining room. To the
back of the dining room is a smaller room that may have been a pantry at one time but is now an inviting sitting room or office. Also off the dining room is the entrance to the newly remodeled eat-in kitchen. White cabinets complement sleek black counters and new appliances. Bright light pours in from a south-facing window and a door that leads out to the deck and fully fenced backyard. With a landscaped in-ground pool, you’ll need go no further than your own background for relief and relaxation during the hottest days of summer. On the second floor, the graceful master bedroom spans the entire front of the house and has its own set of leaded glass doors to a dressing room and a pair of closets. A full bath and two more bedrooms with an enclosed sleeping porch complete this level. The third floor offers a spacious fourth bedroom, a full bath and plenty of closets for storage. This home is conveniently located a short walking distance to both Cobbs Hill Park and to all Park Avenue has to offer, for an asking price of $299,000. Please contact listing agents Marcia Glenn or Christie Nasello of Nothnagle Realtors to see this home: 585-248-1064. by Robyn Schaefer Robyn is a lover of city homes and a Landmark Society volunteer.
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Legal Ads [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] NEXTSTEPU RETAIL CENTERS LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on September 27, 2013. Principal office location: Monroe County. SSNY is the designated agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Phillips Lytle LLP, 1400 First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY 14614. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. The LLC is managed by one or more members. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Upstate Mechanical Systems, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 1/14/2014. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 258 Somershire Drive, Rochester, NY 14617. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Articles of Organization with respect to 86-90 Parkhurst Road, LLC, a New York Limited Liability Company, were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on January 23, 2014. The County in New York State where its office is located is Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of 86-90 Parkhurst Road, LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against 86-90 Parkhurst Road, LLC served upon him or her is 66 Sawmill Drive, Penfield, New York 14526. There are no exceptions adopted by the Company, or set forth in its Operating Agreement, to the limited liability of members pursuant to Section 609(a) of the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York. 86-90 Parkhurst Road, LLC is formed for the purpose of managing, leasing, and operating apartment projects, office buildings, retail and wholesale commercial spaces and other real estate. [ NOTICE ] AXIS GEOSPATIAL, LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/7/14. Office location: Monroe Co. LLC formed in Maryland
(MD) on 10/22/01. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC 101 Bay ST Ste 4 Easton, MD 21601. MD address of LLC: 101 Bay ST Easton, MD 21601. Arts. Of Org. filed with MD Secy. of State, 301 W Preston St. Baltimore, MD 21201. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] B & H Mechanical Services, LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 04/16/13. Off. Loc.: Monroe County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 645 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] BOTTLE HUT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/22/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Bonnie J. Makowski, 28 Munger St., Bergen, NY 14416. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] Byron Conn Design, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 1/31/2014. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 524 Bailey Rd., W. Henrietta, NY 14586. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ]
Purpose of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. [ NOTICE ] DAF ENTERPRISE, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/9/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Donald A. Fella, 204 Shorewood Dr., NY 14580. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] EAGLE BOOKKEEPING SERVICES LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/8/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to George Shields, 1906 Crittenden Rd., Apt. 7, Rochester, NY 14623. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] EMPIRE DEFENSE SYSTEMS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/6/13. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Joseph T. Loverdi, 815 Ayrault Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] GOLDEN EAGLE DINER AND STEAKHOUSE, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/11/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 679 E. Main St., Apt. 4-G, Batavia, NY 14020. General Purpose.
Capital Gaming, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 11/7/2013. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 400 Andrews St., Ste. 500, Rochester, NY 14604. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.
HEISENBERG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/26/13. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 21 Brunson Way, Penfield, NY 145262844. General Purpose.
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CLT Innovations, LLC filed Articles of Organization with NYS Dept. of State: 26 December 2013. Office of LLC: Monroe County The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. Copies of any process may be mailed to the LLC at: P.O. Box 64363; Rochester, NY 14624.
Index No. 2012-2588 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union Plaintiff, vs. Thomas A. Randazzo; Capital One Bank USA NA; Midland Funding LLC, doing business in New York as Midland Funding of Delaware LLC; “John Doe” and/or “Mary Roe”,
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Index No. 2012-2588 Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 6, 2012 and 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, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe, on March 12, 2014 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 Gates, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 318 Wolcott Avenue, Rochester, NY 14606, Tax Account No. 104.09-4-48, described in Deed recorded in Liber 6716 of Deeds, page 283; lot size .12 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: $15,421.65 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: February 2014 Victoria M. Lagoe, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 \Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE ] Index No. 2014-454 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, f/k/a Eastman Savings and Loan Association, Plaintiff, vs. Eleanor Ann Fogle, Deceased, and any persons who are heirs distributees of Eleanor Ann Fogle, Deceased, and all persons who are widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be deceased, and their husbands, wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; Gerald Nusz; United States of America; People of the State of New York; “John Doe” and/or “Mary Roe”,
Defendants. Location of property to be foreclosed: 63 Kings Lane, Town of Irondequoit, Monroe County, NY TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Monroe County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. NOTICE: YOU MAY BE 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 property. Speak to an attorney or go to the Court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the Summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: January 14, 2014 MATTHEW RYEN, ESQ. Lacy Katzen LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and Post Office Address 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE ] LIN COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/9/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, P.O. Box 16572, Rochester, NY 14616. General Purpose.
[ NOTICE ] LYJZH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/16/2014. Office location: Monroe county. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to LYJZH LLC at 1487 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd Rochester NY 14623. Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Name: JOSE JOE’S LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/17/2014. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O JOSE JOE’S LLC, One East Main Street, 10th Floor, Rochester, New York 14614. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number not yet assigned, for a full on premise beer, wine & liquor license has been applied for by Keyman Management Group LLC dba Brick Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta, 2833 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618, Town of Brighton, County of Monroe, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Basley, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/20/14. 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 115 Vineyard Dr, Greece, NY 14616 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Emily’s Happy Critters Pet Care LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY 12/3/2013. 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 263 Somershire Dr. Rochester, NY 14617. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LP WELDS AND STRUCTURES, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 2/3/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail
a copy of any process to LLC, 180 Penn Ln., Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Simba Realty LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/10/2013. 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 119 Brookfield Rd Rochester NY 14610 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of US Axiom LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/14/2014. 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 30 Hedge Wood Lane, Pittsford, NY 14534 . Purpose: international commodities trading. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 240 Culver Road LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 02/13/2014. 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 815 W. Whitney Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 2635 COUNTY ROAD 22 PROPERTIES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/11/2014. 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, 60 North Lincoln Road, East Rochester NY 14445. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 5021 RIDGE ROAD LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/16/2014. 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, 5019 Ridge Road West, Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 64 ROWLEY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of
State of NY (SSNY) on 02/20/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 64 Rowley St., Rochester, NY 14607. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Kostantinos Vasalos, 59 Waterworks Dr., E. Rochester, NY 14445. The regd. agent of the company upon whom and at which process against the company can be served is Kostantinos Vasalos, 64 Rowley St., Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Agency for Social Skills Education Training LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/13/14. 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 LLC, 15 Chelten Rise, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BELLA HOMES OF NY, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/16/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 71 Watersong Trail, Webster, NY 14580. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BOBDAR WATERFRONT PROPERTIES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/18/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of BOULDER CONCRETE DESIGN LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/2013. 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, 131 Wilsonia Rd., Rochester
Legal Ads NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Brimstone Properties, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 02/06/14. 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 PO Box 60581, Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of City Design Lab LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/31/2014. 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 90 Canal St. Suite111 Rochester, NY14608 Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of CPI Webster LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 1/27/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 235 Moore St., Suite 300, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Dewey Family Liquor, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/23/14. 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 2888 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Discover Your Match, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/27/2014. 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 277 Alexander Street, Suite 306, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Doherty Real Estate LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/21/2014. 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 1100 University Ave #201, Rochester, NY 14607 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Dominic J Bozzelli, LLC Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/21/14. 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 7 Parks Crossing, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Foothill Enterprises LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/26/13. Office location: Monroe County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 695 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester, NY 14609, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of FV Apartments LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/29/14. 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 Greekobox LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/31/2013. 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 560 Embury Rd, Rochester NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/07/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 207 Rich’s Dugway Rd., Rochester, NY 14625. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process
to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Iron Fox Realty, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/8/14. 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 65 Mahogany Run, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of J&T Wholesale, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/22/13. 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 1673 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Juggling Cats, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/04/2013. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Henry Seymour, 153 Rutgers Street, Rochester, NY 14607. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LaunchGo, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/7/2014. 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 296 Farmington Rd, Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LEGACY CONSTRUCTION & EIFS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/16/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company 1. Name of the Limited Liability
Company is Stonetown Partners LLC. 2. Articles of Organization were filed by Department of State of New York on February 10, 2014. 3. County of office: Monroe 4. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution. 5. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The address to which process shall be mailed: c/o 18 N. Main St, Pittsford, NY 14534. 6. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company 1. Name of the Limited Liability Company is 4320 Culver Road, LLC. 2. Articles of Organization were filed by Department of State of New York on February 14, 2014. 3. County of office: Monroe 4. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution .5. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The address to which process shall be mailed: 151-08 6th Rd, Whitestone, NY 11357. 6. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Louelle Design Studio LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) January 8, 2014. 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 538 Linden Street, Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MDA PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/28/14. 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, P.O. Box 414, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of MILLWORK REPUBLIC, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/23/2014. 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, 187 Newcastle Rd., Rochester, NY 14610. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of OGDEN AUTO SALES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/2/2014. 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: c/o Anthony A. Dinitto, Esq., 8 Silent Meadows Dr., Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Oxygen Turbo2, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/9/14. 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 10 Whisperwood Dr., Victor, NY 14564. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RAM 2DAY PROPERTIES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/27/13. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Corporation Service Company, 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207, the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Rock RR Realty, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/31/14. 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 Rose Pearl LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/10/2014. 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, 27 Oakmount Dr., Rochester, NY 14617. Purpose: any lawful act.
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Notice of Formation of S. K. Redzic, PLLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State (SSNY) 02/03/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 89 Towngate Road, Rochester NY, 14626. Purpose: law practice.
Notice of Formation of Steve’s Cycle and Ski Works LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) April 19, 2013, 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 1715 Millington Terrace, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activities.
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Notice of Formation of SHRS Realty LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/29/14. 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 of Formation of TEKSTRONG LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State NY (SSNY), 11/26/2013. Office loc.: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 213 S. Fitzhugh St, NY 14608. Purpose: any lawful activities.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sparc Occupational and Physical Therapy Services, PLLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) January 16,2014. 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 595 Blossom Road Suite 308, Rochester, New York 14610 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Stein Time LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the NY Dept. of State on 0224-2014. Office located in Monroe County. The Sect’y of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 1 Hillsborough St., Fairport, NY 14450-2501. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of STELLA MARIS ASSETS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/21/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of The Cottages At Troutburg LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/2/11. 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 710 Latta Rd., Rochester, NY 14612. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of The Villages at Fairway LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/29/14. 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 Triumph Real Estate Services, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/13/14. 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, 64 Olvia Drive, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Untangled Innovations, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/9/14. 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 10 Whisperwood Dr., Victor, NY 14564. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of V.J. Shultz Enterprise LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/27/13. 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 332 Cascade Place, Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of WEST RIDGE RD 2300 LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/5/2014. 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: c/o Anthony A. Dinitto, L.L.C., 8 Silent Meadows Dr., Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Williamstowne Village LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/29/14. 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 WV Apartments LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/29/14. 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 Qualification of 45-47 WRIGHT, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/18/14. Office location: MONROE County. LLC formed in California (CA) on 2/7/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Cal Title-Search, Inc., 1005 12th St., Ste. B,
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Legal Ads Sacramento, CA 95814. Address to be maintained in CA: 631 Brookside Dr., Danville, CA 94526. Arts of Org. filed with the CA Secy. of State, 1500 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814. Purpose: any lawful activities.
NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of DE, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St, - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
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Notice of Qualification of GateHouse Media Holdco, LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/31/14. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 05/27/05. Princ. office of LLC: 350 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, NY 14450-4222. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany,
Notice of Qualification of GateHouse Media Intermediate Holdco, LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/31/14. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 02/05/08. Princ. office of LLC: 350 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, NY 14450-4222. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service
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Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of DE, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St, - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of DE, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St, - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
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Notice of Qualification of GateHouse Media Operating, LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/31/14. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/19/97. Princ. office of LLC: 350 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, NY 14450-4222. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service
Notice of Qualification of GateHouse Media, LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/31/14. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/10/97. Princ. office of LLC: 350 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, NY 14450-4222. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of DE, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St.,-Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
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[ NOTICE ] Regional Enterprises, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 11/ 21/2013. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 400 Andrews St., Ste. 500, Rochester, NY 14604. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] ROCK POWER MARKETING, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 2/4/2014. 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 Attn: Member, 20 Dewberry Drive, Rochester, NY 14622. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.
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Notice of Qualification of WinnDevelopment Company Limited Partnership. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/19/12. Office location: Monroe County. LP formed in Massachusetts (MA) on 5/29/12. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the MA address of LLC: c/o WinnCompanies, 6 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109. Name/address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Cert. of LP filed with MA Secy. of State, One Ashburton Place, Ste. 1710, Boston, MA 02108. Purpose: any lawful activity.
ROSS – MORALES, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/20/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Rick Ross, 16 Havenwood Dr., Brockport, NY 14420. General Purpose.
[ NOTICE ] PEARL ROC REALTY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/19/14. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 26 Harper St., Rochester, NY 14607, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] REDMAN ROAD PROPERTIES LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/21/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is
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designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Betty A. Joseph, 2104 County Line Rd., Holley, NY 14470. General Purpose.
[ NOTICE ] SUPER GUITAR LICKS, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 2/4/2014. 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 Attn: Member, 20 Dewberry Drive, Rochester, NY 14622. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] TIMFIRE ENTERPRISES LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/22/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Eric Firenze, 512 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14612. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company 1. Name of the Limited Liability
Company is West Commercial Holdings LLC. 2. Articles of Organization were filed by Department of State of New York on February 6, 2014. 3. County of office: Monroe 4. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution. 5. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The address to which process shall be mailed: 410 W. Commercial St, East Rochester, NY 14445. 6. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of WEDGE FIVE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/5/2013. 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, 100 Alexander St., Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] CORNERSTONE DESIGN SYSTEMS LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on January 24, 2014. Principal office location: Monroe County. SSNY is the designated agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Phillips Lytle LLP, 1400 First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY 14614. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. The LLC is managed by one or more members. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] ENTHEOS ENERGY LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on January 8, 2014. Principal office location: Monroe County. SSNY is the designated agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Phillips Lytle LLP, 1400 First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY 14614. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. The LLC is managed by one or more members. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] GLORI BEAD, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on November 27, 2013. Principal office location: Monroe County. SSNY is the designated agent
upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Phillips Lytle LLP, 1400 First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY 14614. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. The LLC is managed by one or more members. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] HONEOYE PARTNERS, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on January 29, 2014. Principal office location: Monroe County. SSNY is the designated agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Phillips Lytle LLP, 1400 First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY 14614. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. The LLC is managed by one or more members. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Name: FC FINISHES LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/28/2014. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O FC FINISHES LLC, One East Main Street, 10th Floor, Rochester, New York 14614. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ]
is to engage in any lawful activity. The LLC is managed by one or more members. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] NEXT STEP MEDIA SOLUTIONS LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on November 1, 2013. Principal office location: Monroe County. SSNY is the designated agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Phillips Lytle LLP, 1400 First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY 14614. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. The LLC is managed by one or more members. Notice of Formation of 78OO BREWERTON ROAD LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/17/13. Office location: Monroe. Princ. Office of LLC: 1950 Brighton Henrietta TLR, Rochester, NY 14623. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: William R. Heitz, 1950 Brighton Henrietta TLR, Rochester, NY 14623. Reg. Agent is: Heitz Law Firm, 1 E. Main Street, SU 200, Victor, NY 14564. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation of Speakeasy properties, LLC ]
Name: II VIII II RIO CALABRESE LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/28/2014. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O II VIII II RIO CALABRESE LLC, One East Main Street, 10th Floor, Rochester, New York 14614. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Jan. 27, 2014. Office location: Monroe Co., NY. Princ. Office of LLC: 500 Mill Road, Rochester, NY 14626. 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.
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The name of the Limited Liability Company is 1931 Lyell Ave., LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on 01/21/14. 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 840 Lehigh Station Road, West Henrietta, NY 14586, The LLC is organized
NEXT STEP LEARNING SOLUTIONS LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 3, 2013. Principal office location: Monroe County. SSNY is the designated agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Phillips Lytle LLP, 1400 First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY 14614. The purpose of the LLC
[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 1931 LYELL AVE., LLC ]
Legal Ads to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under NY LLC Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS, LLC ] The name of the Limited Liability Company is Commercial Power Systems, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on 12/13/13. 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 760-B Canning Parkway, Victor, NY 14564, The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under NY LLC Law. [ Notice of Formation of GMR ADVERTISING, LLC ] Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Feb. 11, 2014. Office location: Monroe Co., NY. Princ. Office of LLC: 120 Linden Oaks Dr., Ste. 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 OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Notice of formation of Integrity Properties of Rochester LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State on February 7, 2014. 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 75 Tahoe Drive, Rochester, New York 14616. The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the LLC is Abode Rochester, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on January 31, 2014. The office of the LLC is located in
Monroe County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served, and the address a copy shall be mailed is 3 Old Drake Run, Fairport, NY 14450. The LLC is managed by one or more managers. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] CDE&T Partners, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on January 2, 2014 with an effective date of formation of January 2, 2014. Its principal place of business is located at 3300 Monroe Avenue, Suite 301, 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 3300 Monroe Avenue, Suite 301, Rochester, New York 14618. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] SS Landscaping, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on January 16, 2014 with an effective date of formation of January 16, 2014. Its principal place of business is located at 1085 Rothwood Drive, Webster, 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 1085 Rothwood Drive, Webster, New York 14580. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Scottsville-EastRiver LLC ] Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of NY on 1/28/2014. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC at 1048 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF WHITETAIL 414, LLC ] Whitetail 414, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 9/11/13. Office location: Monroe County, NY. Principal business location: 1265 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011 which is also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ Notice of Ignite Cheer Tumbling Center, LLC ] Ignite Cheer Tumbling Center, LLC was filed with SSNY on 10/16/2013. Office: Monroe County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. P.O. address which SSNY shall mail any process against the LLC served upon SSNY: 54 Shoreway Drive, Rochester, New York 14612. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2013-8270 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Estate of Sarah L. Ford, Cynthia L. Ford as Voluntary Administrator; Capital One Bank, USA N.A.; Klein Steel Service Inc.; New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance; People of the State of New York; United States of America, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 6, 2014 and entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Monroe County Clerk’s Office located at 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe, on March 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the City of Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 65 Moulson Street, Rochester, NY 14621, Tax Account No. 091.643-66 described in Deed recorded in Liber 4876 of Deeds, page 139; lot size 39.30 x 115.05. 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: $39,917.78 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: February 2014 Timothy DeJohn, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767
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[ NOTICE OF SALE ] Storage Mobility of Rochester, LLC hereby publishes notice, as required by New York Self-Storage Facilities Act (NY Stat. 182) of a public sale of the property listed below to satisfy a landlord’s lien. All sales are for cash to the highest bidder and are considered final. Storage Mobility of Rochester, LLC reserves the right to reject any bids. The sale will be held at 105 McLaughlin Rd Rochester NY 14615 on: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Customer Name Container ID Giambrone, Vince8010B94 Harris, Kathy17A89Rivera, Peter91B94AshfordFairwell, Yvonne 39250BX Contents include but not limited to: Household items, books, exercise equipment, stereo equipment and more. [ PLLC NOTICE OF FORMATION ] The name of the professional service limited liability company is Peter Offermann Land Surveying, PLLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on February 12, 2014. The office of the PLLC is located in Monroe County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the PLLC upon whom process may be served. A copy of the process served shall be mailed to 4 Nyby Road, Rochester NY 14624. The PLLC is managed by a manager. The purpose of the PLLC is to practice the profession of land surveying.
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