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A last chance for Rochester’s forgotten kids On the second floor of the large brick building on the corner of Oxford Street and Monroe Avenue, 50 city school students are trying to get their lives back on track. New Beginnings is an all-boys school and part of a program of the same name. New Beginnings is an alternative program to help primarily black and Hispanic boys, ages 16 to 18, transition back to school after brushes with the law, including incarceration. The program is jointly run by the Center for Youth and the Rochester city school district.
“The vast majority of these kids are coming from pretty dire circumstances,” says city schools Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard. “If it wasn’t for a program like this, many of these kids would end up locked-up or dead. These are forgotten kids.” Safety was initially one of the big concerns for the school’s students and staff, since many of the boys had been affiliated with gangs. But counselors and teachers say there hasn’t been a single physical altercation at the school. Pictured are New Beginnings students Naji Beasley (left) and Mark Black.
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The experiment in Libya There is nothing simple about the challenge in Libya. We — the US, the coalition, the rebels — are in uncharted waters. Unquestionably, Qaddafi is willing to do almost anything to stay in power. He had this message for the rebels recently: “We will come house by house, room by room. The issue has been decided. We will find you in your closets. We will have no mercy and no pity.” That is frightening. And the rebels’ struggle has been heartbreaking. But there are so many troubling questions. This has many of the marks of a civil war. We are intervening to protect civilians, but doesn’t the intervention put us on the side of the rebels? (And who are the rebels? We know troublingly little about them.) Saddam Hussein had no qualms about torturing and killing his own people. If it was wrong for the US to intervene in Iraq, why is it right to intervene in Libya? What’s next? Yemen? Bahrain? Iran? And what about the US Constitution, which gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war? That other presidents have taken us into war without Congressional debate and approval does not make it right for this one to do so. We are there, regardless. And on the plus side: The US has not embarked on this course unilaterally. It is worth noting that it is a violation of international law for a government to attack civilians — even in a civil war — and the UN Security Council has repeatedly passed resolutions emphasizing its responsibility to enforce that law. A 2006 resolution, in fact, “reaffirms the need to bring to justice… individuals who incite such violence.” It’s also worth noting the UN Security Council’s resolutions — there are two of them — regarding Libya. On February 26, the Council condemned “the violence and use of force against civilians” in Libya, the “repressions of peaceful demonstrators,” and the “incitement to hostility and violence against the civilian population” by “the highest level of the Libyan government.” On March 17, the Security Council demanded a cease fire and a “complete end to violence and all attacks against, and abuses of, civilians.” It demanded that the Qaddafi government abide by international humanitarian law. And it authorized a nofly zone in the Libyan airspace. The charges of brutality are not solely those of the rebels, or the Security Council, or the Obama administration. Members of Libya’s own delegation to
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the United Nations pleaded for a no-fly zone, calling Qaddafi a “terrorist” who has committed “crimes against humanity” and “war crimes.” What should the international community do, then, when a government violently represses peaceful demonstrations against it? What should the international community do when a government begins firing on its own citizens? When the nations of the UN Security Council pledge to “bring justice” to people like Qaddafi, are those hollow words? “The most productive role for America in the Middle East today,” The Nation said last week, “is diplomatic and economic, not military.” And yet: While diplomatic efforts seem to have paid off in Egypt, Qaddafi has ignored them. Can we do nothing more than wring our hands as the slaughter builds? And in the end, if the world does nothing, and Qaddafi wins, what will that teach other brutalists (of which there are plenty)? Who’s their role model? Mubarak or Qaddafi? Want to stay in power? Go after the protesters. Pull out all the stops. And if some of your military troops refuse to fire on their own people, others will follow orders. (See: Tianamen, 1989.) More is at stake here than Libya. In tribute: We mourn the loss of Jack
Fraser, who died on March 7. Jack, a retired Xerox scientist, was deputy director of the University of Rochester’s technology transfer office. And he was a longtime friend of this newspaper — very much present, in fact, at its creation, lending his thoughts and advice as we got this venture off the ground in 1971.
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Disturbing truths about urban education
Several years ago, Ralph Spezio, the former principal of Rochester’s School 17, led a successful, fund-raising campaign to develop a health center for his students and community. One of his first acts was to initiate a lead-poisoning test of his pre-school students. Lead-poisoning creates irreversible brain damage and contributes to student academic and behavioral difficulties. Of the 150 pre-school students tested at School 17 that year, 100 percent showed significant levels of lead poisoning. Spezio estimates that as many as 10,000 Rochester students currently suffer from this “invisible and silent monster.” However, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Many more urban youth suffer other poverty-related problems, such as poor nutrition, teen pregnancy, stress from crime-filled neighborhoods, low pre-K vocabulary, unemployment, abusive and neglectful parenting, lack of positive role models, and a host of values that oppose responsible citizenship. Given these variables, how could anyone expect these students to perform well in school? Yet we continue to hear the drumbeat of corporate-style education reformers, stating that “poverty is not an excuse!” This statement is an insult to the victims of poverty, and reinforces separate and unequal schools as “acceptable.” Certainly, there are some poor students who perform heroically and succeed, despite facing horrific conditions. They are the exceptions. On average, over 50 percent of children who live in poverty do not graduate from high school. Of those African-American and Hispanic students who do graduate and go on to college, only 14 percent become college graduates. These students often lack the City
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“social capital” or the experiences, support systems, and resources needed to complete college. The tentacles of poverty reach far beyond inner-city schools. The only successful method for significantly increasing the achievement of poverty-stricken students, as shown by the research of the Harvard Civil Rights Project and Syracuse University’s Gerald Grant (“Hope and Despair in the American City”), is massive desegregation. Grant details the success that students of all races and income levels experience in the voluntarily desegregated Wake County, North Carolina, Public School System and compares it to the failures of Syracuse, which mirror that of the Rochester school district. Unfortunately, despite the critical need for education equity for all children, fear and ignorance, rather than courage, rationality, and justice, have proven to be the primary motivators for decisionmaking in Monroe County. As political, education, and business leaders continue to embrace strategies that merely provide Band-Aid approaches to solving the issues of educational equity, the critical moral dilemma is left to suburban leaders and citizens in the form of these questions: “How much responsibility do the suburbs have for helping urban children receive a good education?” “What would great religious leaders, like Jesus Christ, Mohammed, Gandhi, and Moses do?” “What should I do?” DAN DRMACICH, WEBSTER
Drmacich is the retired principal of Rochester’s School Without Walls and chairs the Coalition for Common Sense in Education.
Reviewing the reviews
What’s happened to George Grella? He used to review movies. Now he merely gives a social commentary (“The Company Men,” March 2) or tells the plot (the previous week). That I can get from the Democrat and Chronicle. He also used to review films of substance; more and more he’s reviewing action films that appeal to kids. A real movie review discusses cinematography, sound, and editing (elements a reviewer can’t really experience by watching an advance DVD on a TV screen) in addition to acting. Any good writer can confine plot to one solid paragraph. Dana Papaleo does a bit better, when she doesn’t spend too much
time talking about herself rather than the film. GIL FRENCH, ROCHESTER
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I see City Newspaper has taken another position against responsible government and wrapped it around an attack on the rich (“Isn’t It Rich?” March 2). Consider government spending, where significant dollars go to special-interest groups and the undeserving. Serving the needs of special interests flies in the face of the idea that government should work towards the common good. It is not in the community’s interest to hand out dollars to every special interest and space cadet feeding at the public coffers. Where do we stop? The concern about education is valid and is clearly why we now have states trying to deal with the unions involved. I’m not sure why the left refuses to deal with the Number 1 problem in education these days (the unions) and would rather dismiss ideas that try to address this and other issues. As to the programs that you claim try to save children, I suggest that today’s welfare system goes a long way to encourage early and irresponsible childbirth, the goal being to increase one’s welfare payments. It is time to refocus government on those issues and services that the vast majority of people can actually benefit from. Your points have their place, but why the smear campaign against people who oppose big spending by the government? A pet point of the left is always abortion, which I oppose. I’m far from religious, but the fact that I’ve come to a different conclusion about abortion paints me into a corner with every nutcase and extremist. I see it as an issue of inequality. Abortion obviously takes the life of the defenseless, although our legal system is supposed to protect the weak and those easily exploited. There is also a lack of equality for the father, who can’t demand an abortion and thus has no way to avoid being a parent. One more thing: Look around at today’s world. If you think we are spending too much on the military, you don’t see what I see. DAVID FRANTZ, WEBSTER
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The County Industrial Development Agency approved tax breaks for Paetec Communications’ planned downtown headquarters. The company has pledged to create 70 new jobs at its headquarters. In exchange, county officials are offering a package of tax breaks that, over 13 years, adds up to more than $6 million, say media reports. Paetec plans to move 700 jobs to the $60.3million facility.
$41,040 for all students in the College of Arts and Sciences, and freshman and sophomore students at the Eastman School of Music. Room and board and the cost of graduate programs are also set to increase. Also at UR: work will begin next month on the new $24-million building to house the university’s Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development.
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Eastside Dems Gillibrand speaks meet Rochester’s Eastside on Afghanistan Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said she wants US troops out of Afghanistan by 2014. Gillibrand released a statement saying she’d formally ask Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates to negotiate a redeployment agreement. She says she wants it based on the one developed for Iraq, and that she wants the agreement to establish a 2014 end date.
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The University of Rochester is increasing its tuition for the 20112012 school year by 4 percent, which will put the cost at $39,480 to
Democrats in the 21, 23, and 24 Legislative Districts have designated City Council incumbents Lovely Warren, Elaine Spaull, and Adam McFadden. All three City Council seats will be open in the November election, as well as incumbent Carla Palumbo’s in the Northwest District. Incumbent Rochester school board members Willa Powell, Malik Evans, Melisza Campos, and Allen Williams are seeking re-election and were also designated. Earnest Flagler, Al Smith, Michael Mason, and Howard Eagle are also seeking the Democrats’ nomination for the four available school board seats.
So I got dropped off at the Four Corners downtown, and after an hour I had learned that the Liberty Pole is actually the third one Rochester has had; weather destroyed the first two. American muralist Ezra Winter was seriously injured while painting a mural for Rochester Saving Bank. The severity of the injury left him unable to paint, and he later committed suicide. And the “Wings of Progress” monument on top of the Times Square Building was inspired by seashells.
The Academy Building, 13 South Fitzhugh Street, is a former high school and once housed the offices for the Rochester city school district’s Board of Education. The building is a stop on a new digital walking tour of Rochester. Photo by MATT DETURCK
My favorite story, though, is about the Powers Building. Daniel Powers, so goes the tale, was rather obsessive about having the tallest building downtown. Refusing to brook any challengers, he kept adding to his building, not minding, apparently, that the styles didn’t match. A self-guided walking tour of the City of Rochester has been created by author Doug Gelbert. It’s one of more than 300 walking tours of different cities written by Gelbert, identifying and describing historical, architectural, and cultural landmarks. For architectural buffs, there is also a primer on architectural styles found in Rochester.
Other walking tours are available, but Gelbert’s is designed for mobile devices. I took part of the tour last week and was able to see about 20 landmarks in an hour. Downloading the tour to my iPhone was more arduous than it should’ve been, and the layout of the text was less than desirable. Maybe it’s better on a bigger screen. But I was impressed by the breadth of history included for each stop. You can get the tour as an e-book, download it to your mobile device through the online publisher Smashwords, or access it through the walkthetown.com mobile app. It’s part of the “Look Up, America!” series and will cost you 99 cents.
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Near-shore water quality is an issue across the Great Lakes. Durand and Ontario beaches are located in the Rochester Embayment. The county and city as well as state and federal agencies have been working to improve water quality in the embayment and have made progress, though nutrient runoff remains a problem.
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Monroe County is in line for a grant to help public health officials make quicker decisions on when to close Ontario and DurandEastman beaches to swimming. The County Legislature will vote to accept the grant during its April 12 meeting provided two committees, which meet this week, move the proposal along. The grant is from Health Research Incorporated, a nonprofit public health organization. The county health department will use the $11,000 grant to buy rapid-test equipment and to train staff to use it, says John Ricci, a spokesperson for the department. The specifics of the testing method and the turnaround time for the results are not yet known, Ricci says, but it is faster than the current method. The department will still use existing bacterial-level testing methods this year, he says, just to make sure the new technology is effective. The county’s current process of determining E. coli bacteria levels takes one day. Health department staff use water samples to cultivate bacterial colonies, and then count them. [The bacteria are not the same as the E.coli strain that causes food poisoning.] The E. coli bacteria can cause illness, but the levels are important also because they’re an indicator for the potential presence of other
pathogens, says Joe Makarewicz, an environmental science professor at SUNY Brockport. The county will also start testing for Enterococcus bacteria this year, Ricci says. Joe Makarewicz. FILE PHOTO Enterococcus bacteria are also pathogen indicators, Ricci says, Bacteria levels are one factor that the county uses to determine whether to close beaches. Others include algae levels, the amount of water flowing in from the Genesee River, recent rainstorms, and whether the water is cloudy. Near-shore water quality is an issue across the Great Lakes. Durand and Ontario beaches are located in the Rochester Embayment. The county and city as well as state and federal agencies have been working to improve water quality in the embayment and have made progress, though nutrient runoff remains a problem. During the 2010 beach season, which essentially runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Ontario was closed 52 percent of the time, while Durand was closed 39 percent of the season.
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Cost of War 4,440 US servicemen and servicewomen, 318 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen, and approximately 100,029 to 109,296 Iraqi civilians have been killed in Iraq from the beginning of the war and occupation to March 18. American servicemen and servicewomen killed from February 17 to March 16: -- Senior Airman Michael J. Hinkle II, 24, Corona, Calif. IRAQ TOTALS —
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1,504 US servicemen and servicewomen and 863 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen have been killed in Afghanistan from the beginning of the war and occupation to March 18. Statistics for Afghan civilian casualties are not available. American servicemen and servicewomen killed from March 11 to 16: -- Sgt. 1st Class Dae Han Park, 36, Watertown, Conn. -- Cpl. Ian M. Muller, 22, Danville, Vt. -- Pfc. Arturo E. Rodriguez, 19, Bellflower, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Travis M. Tompkins, 31, Lawton, Okla. -- Lance Cpl. Christopher S. Meis, 20, Bennett, Colo. —
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City Council President Lovely Warren and school board President Malik Evans say they are trying to resolve city and school district financial concerns. FILE PHOTOS
The Rochester school district and City Hall have long been at odds over the 2007 Maintenance of Effort law, which generally prevents City Hall from decreasing its yearly financial contribution to the schools. And now the MOE is at the center of a different conflict that school officials say threatens to hold up standard annual maintenance on city school buildings. About $15 million in major summer construction work on city schools is hanging in the balance. The city school district cannot, by law, borrow money. It relies on City Hall to advance bonds on large amounts of money for such costs as annual construction contracts. And then the city school district services that debt out of its funds. But City Hall has, so far, held back on issuing the bonds for the planned summer work. “We are only allowed to borrow what we retire the previous year,” says school board member Willa Powell. “We borrow $15 million, but we repay $15 million.” Under normal circumstances, she says, this is not a problem. But this year is different, says City Council President Lovely Warren. The problem, Warren says, is the state’s interpretation of the MOE. The New York State Education Department informed city officials that the bonded amount could be viewed, she says, as an increase in the amount of money the city is required to give the district under the MOE law. Instead of giving the school district $119.1 million, Warren says, the state could decide that the city should provide the district with $15 million on top of that, increasing the MOE to about $134 million. The city already has a $50-million budget gap, Warren says. She says she doesn’t want to mistakenly increase the gap to $65 million or increase next year’s MOE responsibility. And she says she
wants clarification from the state before proceeding. Powell, who chairs the district’s financial committee, says the delay raises several concerns. If contractors can’t begin construction work soon, Powell says, the projects may not be completed in time for the opening of school in September. The work, which is routine general maintenance including roof repairs, is necessary, she says, to keep schools in operating condition. Deferring it usually results in higher costs and more repairs, she says. “This not only jeopardizes $15 million of construction work on schools,” Powell says. “It jeopardizes construction jobs.” Also, she says, where does the district turn to for future borrowing if not the city? Both Powell and district general counsel Chuck Johnson say city officials are overreacting. And they say the city and the district should be able to resolve the problem without the state’s involvement. The district, they say, has told city and state officials that the $15 million can be included in the $119.1 million, not tacked on. The MOE, Johnson says, is also not fixed at $119.1 million, as is so often portrayed. “If the city’s [revenue] should fall, the school district amount would fall proportionately,” he says. “But if the city’s funds should increase, the city is not required to increase the school district amount.” The bonding comes coincidentally at the same time that State Assembly member David Gantt is drafting legislation to change the MOE, Warren says. And, she says, City Hall is not trying to hold up construction work on city schools. School Board President Malik Evans met with city officials earlier this week and says he believes an understanding has been reached. Both entities, he says, are waiting for a response from the state.
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for Rochester’s forgotten kids On the second floor of the large brick building on the corner of Oxford Street and Monroe Avenue, 50 city school students are trying to get their lives back on track. New Beginnings, located in the former Blessed Sacrament Catholic School building, is an all-boys school that is part of a program of the same name. It is jointly operated by the Rochester school district and the Center for Youth, a local human services agency that focuses on counseling, education, and shelter for young people. Almost all of the boys in the program are black or Hispanic, and many have been incarcerated at least once. For most, New Beginnings is the last of their last chances. “The vast majority of these kids are coming from pretty dire circumstances,” says city schools Superintendent JeanClaude Brizard. “If it wasn’t for a program like this, many of these kids would end up locked-up or dead. These are forgotten kids.” Many students find going back to school directly after being released from jail extremely difficult. New Beginnings originated as an overarching alternative program to help those students make a smooth and more successful transition. The program, which began in December 2009, was designed to help boys, particularly black or Hispanic boys, ages 16 to 18 complete requirements to graduate from high school or earn their GED. The majority of the students were still incarcerated when the program began. “They are all catching up,” says Elaine Spaull, the executive director of the Center for Youth. She is also vice president of City Council. New Beginnings has two components: the program and the school. Some of the 50 students in the program have returned to their home schools with the ongoing support of counselors. Counselors help with the
students with everything from talking about their fears and anxieties, to buying new school clothes, to appearing with them in court. New Beginnings — the school — got its start when two boys wrote Spaull a letter while they were still incarcerated explaining that they saw no point in returning to school. They would only end up back in trouble, they wrote, if they returned to that environment. “They were so worried about going back to a big school because they saw that as the end,” Spaull says.” That’s when Spaull, a woman who seems to operate in an endless series of energy bursts, took her idea for starting the New Beginnings school to Brizard. The school is non-traditional in the sense that there are no grades because just about every student is at a different level. Enrollment in the school, as it is with the program, is completely voluntary. “Some students came to us with nearly all of the credits they need to graduate,” Spaull says, “and some came with four.” The city school district provides certified teachers who offer instruction in core subjects, and the Center for Youth provides counselors. The school is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and much of the instruction is one-on-one. Spaull is clearly passionate about New Beginnings and addressing the problem that educators and school psychologists call “disconnected” youth. According to some estimates, about 10 percent of students in urban school districts across the country have, for a variety of reasons, become disengaged from school and family activities. “A lot of these kids have been put in a situation where they have to navigate the waters between childhood and adulthood by themselves,” Spaull says. “Some have been suspended, some have dropped out, and some are homeless and living in our [Center for Youth] shelter.”
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Somewhere in his junior year, Jeramy Laureano just
stopped going to school, he says. And after being out for a prolonged period of time, he says he found it too hard to go back. He says he had always been the kid who got along with everybody, but then he started getting into fights. “It became a daily thing,” he says. “I went from having lots of luck to lots of bad luck.” Laureano says that when he and his mother heard about the New Beginnings school, they thought it was the right choice for him. Laureano says his attitude has changed. He says he’s not as cocky and that he plans on joining the Marines after graduation. He likes the quiet working environment at New Beginnings, he says, and the teachers and counselors treat him and the other boys with respect. “They don’t judge you or look down on you,” he says. “They treat you like an adult.” New Beginnings counselor Cory Johnson leads the young men’s talk group. It would be Photo by MATT DETURCK easy to mistake the classrooms at New
“ I went from having lots of luck to lots of bad luck.
JERAMY LAUREANO
Beginnings for a library. Some of the boys receive individual instruction. Others are self-directed, spending hours at computers taking the online courses they need to graduate. Many of the boys spend their time writing cover letters and completing applications for jobs. While landing jobs is their main objective, they’re also learning about patience and persistence. It’s hard to imagine the words coming out of the mouths of teenage boys careening toward manhood, but many of the students agree that the absence of girls is one of the reasons they like the school so much. “You can focus,” says student Loren Legg. “There are no temptations, and not as many distractions.” Safety was initially one of the big concerns for the school’s students and staff. While many of the boys had been affiliated with gangs, the counselors and teachers at New Beginnings say that there hasn’t been a single physical altercation at the school. The old rivalries faded into the background, the boys say. “We’ve all been in the same situations,” Laureano says. “Everybody knows it. So it’s better that we help each other here.” And many of the boys seem to recognize that New Beginnings is an unusual opportunity for them. “It’s our last resort,” Legg says. “That’s just how it is. But that’s okay. You can make it here if you do the work.” Students in the New Beginnings
Center for Youth Executive Director Elaine Spaull: some students need alternative programs to graduate. FILE Photo
program and school can also draw on some of the Center for Youth’s resources. Many attend a young men’s talk session. At one recent session led by counselors and case managers Cory Johnson and Heru Ra, the discussion was about learning
the difference between getting a job to make money and pursuing a career for self-fulfillment. Most of the boys were focused on making money, and making it quickly. Some, because they come Jeramy Laureano plans to join the Marines after he graduates. Photo by MATT DETURCK from extremely poor families, seemed to be more inclined to look for a job rather than “Why haven’t you applied to MCC yet?” she asks one think about a long-term goal young man. “It’s up to you, but that’s what I think you like college and a career. should be doing right now.” “You say that money isn’t the most important thing in She’s been pushing another young man to graduate life, but you’ve got to have money to go to college,” said and apply to college. He tries to convince her that he’s still student Sammie Jones, at the session thinking it over, but she’s worried he’ll stop after getting his Jones, who said he recently became a father, applied to GED. After a brief encounter with him in the hallway at an auto services company for a job. He had an interview, he the school, she says, “He has so much potential, but I think said, but he wasn‘t hired. He said he wants to go to Monroe he’s going to break my heart.” Community College, but that he has a hard time believing It’s still a bit early, Spaull says, to measure the full that there are government financial programs intended to impact of New Beginnings. help underprivileged students with tuition. “Out of the original 50 kids, only two have been re His doubts are not so unusual. Besides overcoming the incarcerated,” she says. “That is two more than we wish, but drugs and violence many have experienced in their young that is unbelievable.” lives, the boys also often have poor decision-making skills, To get the $200,000 grant from the New York State Johnson said. Department of Labor to start New Beginnings, Spaull had “They are often their own worst enemies,” he said. to make a commitment. Living on the street, said co-counselor Ra, is all about “We said that 65 percent of our boys would stay in school what he calls “conning and getting over.” And working with and stay out of jail,” she says. “We’ve far surpassed that.” these students, he said, involves a willingness to recognize And most of the boys who are not earning a GED, and accept some of their games. If the counselors can keep Spaull says, are on track to graduate this June or December. the boys in a school like New Beginnings long enough, he It’s less clear, however, where New Beginnings will said, the boys discover that they have other talents and skills be in two years. It’s particularly worrisome, Spaull says, to rely on. And, Ra said, the change can be quite remarkable. considering the financial constraints in Albany. “One of the things New Beginnings has done is reconnect The uncertainty taps into one of the criticisms some families, particularly mothers with these kids,” said Paul Clark, educators and community leaders have about alternatives to program director for New Beginnings. He can name a number traditional schools: millions of dollars are spent on them in of kids in the program who were once in jail or on the streets. communities across the country every year, but they seem “After years of this,” he said, “the mother throws up her to have two- or three-year life cycles, and then the funding hands and says ‘I can’t handle it.’ But when a kid comes goes away. And then other alternative schools or programs home with a 3.2 GPA and a year ago they had .0 GPA, take their place. that’s when we start getting the calls from parents thanking It’s frustrating for students and parents, too. us and asking, ‘What can we do to help?’ It’s almost like a “It’s all about resources,” Spaull says. “It’s a valid concern, rebirth of that relationship.” but this will be supported somehow. We’ll find a way to keep it going. We’ve put our toe in the water and we’re not going But the change doesn’t happen instantly, Spaull says, and to take it out, no matter what happens with money.” for some boys it might not happen at all. Still, she fusses and hovers around them with a mix of praise and prods, even though some of the boys tower over her.
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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.) Much more Urban Action online, rochestercitynewspaper.com
City schools budget meetings
The Rochester school district will hold public meetings to gather input into the development of its 20112012 budget. The first meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, when Superintendent JeanClaude Brizard will present the proposed budget to school board members. Meetings will also be held on Tuesday, April 5; Thursday, April 7; Tuesday, April 12; and Thursday, April 14. All of the meetings will be held at 6 p.m. the district’s central office, 131 West Broad Street.
Teaching and diversity
Nazareth College will present “Finding Joy in Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds; Reflections from Teachers,” a talk by author Sonia Nieto at 4:30 12 City MARCH 23-29, 2011
p.m. on Thursday, March 24, in the arts center.
Ukrainian neighbors
Nazareth College will host “The History of Rochester’s Ukrainian Community,” a discussion with historian and archivist Wolodymyr Pylyshenko at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, in the Golisano Academic Center.
Downtown parking study presentation
The City of Rochester will hold a public information meeting on the findings of the Downtown Circulator Study on Thursday, March 24. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Rochester Public Library in the Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Avenue. A second meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 25, at the HSBC Building, 100 Chestnut Street, in the basement auditorium.
A look at Turkey
The Downtown Presbyterian Church will present
“Turkey: Crossroads of the East and West,” a talk by Mesut Vardar, president of the Turkish Society of Rochester, at 9:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 27. The event will be held at 121 North Fitzhugh Street.
Women as government leaders SUNY Brockport will present “Women, Presidents and Prime Ministers: Global Perspective and Implications for Democracy,” a lecture by Farida Jalazai, assistant professor at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. The talk will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, in Edwards Hall.
Knowing more about Pakistan
The Little Theatre will show “Pakistan One on One,” a documentary film by Mara Ahmed at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24. The film examines the War on Terror, the Taliban, and democracy in Pakistan. Ticket prices apply. There will be a panel discussion after the film.
Dining marriage of heat and meat in each bite. And then, if you are very fortunate, a plate of steamed buns filled with braised, glazed, thick slices of pork belly ($4). Pork belly is justifiably trendy these days. Essentially uncured bacon, it renders into meat that almost dissolves in your mouth on a tide of buttery pork fat, carrying its own particular savor and readily absorbing whatever other flavors its paired with. Here, the fluffy white bun, the salty taste of a hoisin glaze, and the green blast of scallions is slightly reminiscent of a sloppy joe, but a sloppy joe as God himself intended that it should be. They are incredible and instantly addictive. Follow your appetizers with a bowl of soup
Fish fillet black bean, the pork belly bun, and wonton noodle soup (pictured, left to right) from Han Noodle Bar.
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Pork bun rhapsody Han Noodle Bar 687 Monroe Ave. 242-7333, hannoodlebar.com Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.11 p.m. [ REVIEW ] BY JAMES LEACH
Halfway through his first steamed bun filled with braised pork belly and scallions at Han Noodle Bar, my 6-year-old dining companion got greedy. Pulling the plate with the remaining snowy-white bun toward him, he muttered, “Get your own order,” before biting off another mouthful of glazed pork paradise. I totally understood. I flagged down our waitress and ordered another pair of the buns, along with a plate of crispy tofu in red curry sauce. This is a restaurant that inspires you to greedy excess. Eschewing the red carpets and the dragon motifs, the kung pao and General Tso’s chicken that are touchstones of American Chinese food, Han Noodle Bar is a daring enterprise for our city. Owner Sean Sun and his partners set out to create
a restaurant that would serve traditional Chinese food — the stuff you normally don’t see outside of Chinatown — in an atmosphere that is clean, modern, and without gimmicks. As it says on its website, “We cook the way we want to eat.” Bear in mind that you can still find a few of these American-Chinese workhorses on the lunch menu, but you’ll likely never resort to them. There’s too much else on the menu that begs for your attention. One of the first things you’ll see when you
walk into Han Noodle is a beautifully glazed looking duck luxuriating in a pan on the counter. Order some before you sit down. And then snag a pot of jasmine tea and let it steep while you absorb the menu. You will run into unfamiliar territory pretty quickly. XO sauce with squid and shrimp ($10), beef tendon and daikon ($9), sour pickled vegetables and pork stomach ($7), and cured pork with sausage and celery ($8) are just a few of the dishes that will jump out at you. Appetizers like soy-lacquered chicken (you’ll occasionally see one of these on the counter, too — order some, $5), cumin beef ($3), spicy beef tendon ($4),
or wrinkled peppers with ginger-garlic vinaigrette ($3) will undoubtedly catch your eye. You should try all of these things, if not on your first visit, then on your second, or third. Don’t understand the difference between mei fein and ho fein? Want to know what XO sauce or black bean sauce actually taste like? Your waitress will be happy to explain it all to you, and guide you into new and unfamiliar waters. Yes, you are likely to end up eating some pretty unusual stuff, but at least you’ll know what you are eating in advance. Han Noodle is dizzying, exciting, and remarkably cheap. Sun and his partners offer the sort of food that you see at the beginning of an Ang Lee movie at prices comparable to your favorite menu-on-the-wall Chinese carryout joint. First, there’s the duck: the skin crispy on the outside and rendered buttery underneath, with dark, rich meat nearly falling from the bone. Served unadorned on a white plate, it is a stark presentation. But something this good doesn’t need a garnish or a sauce to help it out ($6). Then a plate of cumin-scented beef, crusted in spice and stir-fried — a pungent
and noodles. While Han does not make its noodles in-house — that’s very rare these days — it does make its stock from scratch. The chef, who introduced himself only as J.T., uses a lovingly made pork- and shrimp-based stock for soups that can only be described as healing. Whatever might ail you, this soup will restore you to life and then restore your will to live. Enriched with skinny egg noodles, delicate pork and shrimp wontons, and a generous handful of Chinese broccoli, this is excellent ($6). With slices of pork belly, or roast duck floating atop it, the melting meat and fat enhancing those flavors in the broth, this is near perfection (most soups, $6). Singapore noodles, which are usually bright yellow with a fake curry broth, are dry fried here, the shrimp, pork, and chunks of tender chicken picking up a deep, smoky flavor in addition to subtle hints of curry ($7). Fish filets stir-fried with green and Anaheim peppers in black-bean sauce are everything American Chinese food is not: simple in preparation but incredibly complex in flavor and texture ($10). For me, though, the best item on the menu is Mapo tofu, one of the simplest and cheapest dishes in the traditional Chinese repertoire ($7). Not much more than cubes of silken tofu stir-fried with ground pork (Han hacks up its pork by hand) in a fiery sauce of black-bean and chili pastes, soy sauce, and chicken stock, it is simplicity itself. But it is devilishly hard to find a good version in an American Chinese restaurant where they too often pull the punch on the heat and attempt to doll the dish up with vegetables and other extraneous elements. At Han Noodle, as with everything else on the menu, it is simply prepared, beguilingly complex, and utterly perfect.
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Upcoming [ POP/ROCK ] Young the Giant w/Kitten, Micah Friday, April 8. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 8 p.m. $9.41-$12. 800-745-3000, waterstreetmusic.com. [ POP/ROCK ] Goo Goo Dolls Sunday, April 17. SUNY Brockport Arena, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport. 7:30 p.m. Ticket info TBA. brockport.edu.
Music
[ COUNTRY ] Lynyrd Skynyrd & Doobie Brothers Thursday, August 25. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua. 7:30 p.m. $23.50-$66. 800-745-3000, cmacevents.com.
Yale Spizzwinks
Saturday, March 26 Henrietta United Church of Christ, 1400 Lehigh Station Road 2 p.m. | $7-$12 | 334-0030 [ A CAPELLA ] I’ve been known to complain when a
band doesn’t have at least a few original members, but I’ll let the Yale Spizzwinks slide; this legendary a-cappella ensemble has been around since 1913. Over its nearly 100-year history, the group has delighted audiences the world over with its rousing chorale arrangements, chaingang gospel, barbershop harmonies, and clever stabs at pop. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
Riproc Sockhop w/Sub Swara & Nevergreen Thursday, March 24 Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 10 p.m. | $5 | 21+ [ ROCK/REGGAE ] This edition of Riproc’s Sockhop will
feature the talents of local DJs Brother Bear, Skanntronn, Alykhan, Azaleah Black, and Sine Language. The smooth grooves of local reggae band Nevergreen will get your toes tapping and your body dancing; a perfect lead up to visiting heroes Sub Swara. The genre-bending group from Brooklyn melds several styles and concepts into a cohesive sound, featuring elements of dub, hip-hop, dancehall, and punk. Note that the venue should be much more comfortable with the recent change to 21-and-over. — BY MATT HERRINGTON
Bar & Lounge FRIDAY, MARCH 25
RICHIE STEARNS FROM ITHACA
SATURDAY, MARCH 26
BOBBY HENRIE & THE GONERS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
DICK “THE RECORD MAN” STORMS 65TH BIRTHDAY BASH WITH “THE PUBLIC MARKET BAND” www.abilenebarandlounge.com Located across from Harro East
153 LIBERTY POLE WAY•232-3230
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Wednesday, March 23 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Bobbie Henrie & the Goners. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque. com. 9 p.m. Free. Ralph Louis. Lento, 274 N Goodman. 271-3470. 7:30 p.m. Free. Steve Lyons. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com. 8 p.m. Free. Tom Gravino. Cafe 54, 54 W Main St, Victor. 742-3649. 6 p.m. Free. The Young Bloods at the Club @ Water Street. PHOTO BY FRANK DE BLASE
WITRfest 2011 Saturday, March 26 Fireside Lounge, Student Alumni Union, RIT 8:30 p.m. | FREE | All ages [ ROCK/INDIE ] Rochester Institute of Technology’s
radio station, WITR, is putting on what it hopes to be the first of many WITRfests. The premise allows the RIT and Rochester communities to come together to enjoy a variety of music and interact with station members, all at no cost. Rock/ska band Mrs. Skannotto, The Rodeo Church, indie act Dave & Marissa, and chill rock-jam group Pajama People are all on the bill, with more acts TBA. If you’re still on the fence, remember: it’s free! — BY MATT HERRINGTON
The Gunpoets Friday, March 25 Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 8 p.m. | $5-$7 | 454-2966 [ RAP-ROCK ] The collegial town of Ithaca may
not outwardly scream hip-hop, but The Gunpoets, one of Ithaca’s own, don’t seem to mind. As such, connoisseurs of the rap-rock genre — along with its many sub-genres — would do well to familiarize themselves. Combining the hip-hop vocals of two front-men with a more traditional backing band of guitars, bass, drums, and keys, there’s a DJ handling turntables thrown in for good measure. The Gunpoets headline the evening of hip-hop following Act Live’s Werd Play (8-10 p.m.), a session where local MCs can show off their rhymes set to flash-card beats. Show up early if you wish to participate. — BY DAVE LABARGE
Glug, slug, chug-a-lug [ review ] by frank de blase
Friday night I caught The Young Bloods with some new blood on stage at the Club @ Water Street. The place was packed and steamier than a Roman bathhouse. On record the band is multi-layered and poppy. Live, a certain aggressive glee comes through. Nothing gets broken, and nobody gets hurt, but there’s a little more danger. At this show the band was totally on and electrified. Everybody in the crowd seemed to know the words to every song, frequently joining in like one big, sweaty teenage glee club. This is a great band. I think I hear the big time calling. Slipped over to Water Street’s big side to catch the Roc City Diamonds perform. I had caught them once before when they were the frosting on the cake for Chet Catallo’s comeback concert. These gals are a lot of fun; pretty smiles and legs for miles. Some have referred to them as burlesque, however they strike me more as something like the Laker Girls or The Fly Girls in sequins. They lack the raunch and the peal ’n’ squeal for burlesque. They’re tight and precise and sexy, but it ain’t burlesque.
Speaking of the raunch I needed, The Cheetah Whores followed, fueled by tequila
and a rabid case of don’t-give-a-shit-itis. The band rocked between Cuervo glugs, slugs, and chug-a-lugs. Consequently, tuning and tempo was a little touchy in spots, and the band swung loose. But this is the kind of music that doesn’t sound right tight. The crowd that had been wowed by the Diamonds’ sparkle scratched its collective head. What’s to get? It’s rock ’n’ roll at its most primal, played by chicks in their underwear. That’s burlesque. Slipped out to Lovin’ Cup Saturday to dig The Po’ Boys Brass Band celebrate the release of “Intergalactic Moustache Parade” for an enthusiastic crowd. It was a beautifully brassy and ballsy set with Spinal Tap’s “Big Bottom” as a highlight. I left that behind and headed back to the city to catch Loud and Proud at Water Street. It’s clear how I feel about cover bands, but these guys are such good players, and the material is top-notch 70’s rock, so I got off my high horse and had a blast. And if that ain’t all; my wife’s got me watching “American Idol” now — a sure sign of the apocalypse.
[ Classical ] Eastman Wind Orchestra. Eastman School of MusicKilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1000, esm.rochester. edu. 8 p.m. Free. Hochstein Percussion Ensemble. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. hochstein.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Live from Hochstein: Giggs & Main. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. hochstein.org. 12:50 p.m. Free. Trudy Moon. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] Bad Wolf: 50s & 60s Vinyl Bop. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 10 p.m. Free. DJ. Woody’s, 250 Monroe Ave. 730-8230. 9 p.m. Call for tix. DJ. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 4587888. 9 p.m. Call for tix. DJ. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 5461010. 10 p.m. Free. DJ Andy Fade. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 9 p.m. Free. DJ Babi Katt/Dancehall Reggae. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 10 p.m. $5 after 11 p.m. DJ Cosmo. Bay Bar & Grill, 372 Manitou Rd, Hilton. 392-7700. 10 p.m. Free. DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 3211170. 8:30 p.m. Free. continues on page 16
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“One day I did a jingle in the morning, then I did a film session, I did another jingle in the afternoon, played with the opera that night, and afterward I played in a salsa band,” he says. All three of Occhipinti’s brothers are
Roberto Occhipinti is familiar to Rochester for his many appearances at the Rochester International Jazz Festival. This weekend he headlines SUNY Brockport’s Jazz Day. PHOTO PROVIDED
Ace of bass Roberto Occhipinti Quartet Part of Jazz Day at Brockport Friday, March 25 Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St., Brockport 4 p.m. Master Class (Tower, Room 120, Free); 7 p.m. pre-concert talk; 7:30 p.m. concert | $8-$15 | 395-ARTS, brockport.edu [ PROFILE ] BY RON NETSKY
Roberto Occhipinti, age 9, sat with his family at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens in 1964 as one band after another took the stage. At one point the boy noticed something. “I saw the Rickenbacker, the Gretsch Country Gentleman, and the Hofner bass and I said, ‘Oh, The Beatles are coming out now,’” says Occhipinti. His parents noticed something too: this was one musically aware 9-year-old. Occhipinti, whose quartet will be featured at Jazz Day at Brockport, parleyed that early musical awareness into a multi-faceted career. You’ve probably heard him at a Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, where he’s led his own band. He’s also played bass with the Hilario Duran Trio, The Sicilian Jazz Project, and another of his bands, Soul Stew. At this June’s festival he’ll be back to play with five groups. And that’s not half of what he does. Studio work, his own record label, classical music — Occhipinti is Canada’s bass machine. Just how in-demand can a topnotch bassist be? 16 City MARCH 23-29, 2011
guitarists. Two of them, Michael and David, are top professionals. His father, a stonemason who immigrated from Sicily, was an amateur singer. But Occhipinti attributes the siblings’ musical abilities to something else. “The 1970s were the halcyon days of musical education in Canada, especially in Ontario,” says Occhipinti. “In my high school there were three music teachers, a band, an orchestra, a choir. By the time my brother Michael (13 years younger) got to same school, there was only one music teacher. Now, at my son’s school, there’s no music department.” He also had a life-changing musical experience at school. “I went to my juniorhigh-school library and put on Oscar Peterson’s “Night Train” with Ray Brown on bass,” says Occhipinti. “As soon as I heard that — man, that was it for me.” By his senior year he was good enough to be accepted to New York’s Julliard School, but he never got there. “There was so much opportunity in those days,” says Occhipinti. “If you were a warm body with a bass, you could get a gig. I didn’t plan on being a classical bass player, but when I was 18 I was playing in the Hamilton Philharmonic.” Soon he was enlisted by the Canadian Opera Company and eventually the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, where he met his wife. Occhipinti’s Beatles experience was not
a great musical one. “You couldn’t hear anything,” he says. “If you cupped your ears you could filter out all the girls screaming and sort of hear them playing.” Anyway, it was really his brothers who loved the Beatles. As he got older, Occhipinti gravitated toward R&B and funk. He preferred Motown (and its great bassist, James Jamerson), Sly and the Family Stone, and Parliament Funkadelic — music he could hear on a Buffalo radio station. He eventually founded jazz-festival favorites, Soul Stew, a band made up of Toronto’s top studio musicians. The name comes from King Curtis’ classic “Memphis Soul Stew.” At first it was an instrumental band playing R&B tunes; adding a singer made it more popular. How good are the players? “We’ve been together for 20 years,” says Occhipinti. “The band has had two rehearsals and they didn’t go well.”
While Soul Stew is a (highly professional) lark, the jazz quartet that will play at Brockport is his passion. “A Bend In The River,” Occhipinti’s latest CD, is a gorgeous album, featuring his quartet with a string quartet and Russia’s Globalis Orchestra. “I never studied orchestration,” says Occhipinti. “But when you’re sitting in the pit at the opera playing Puccini for a few weeks, you can’t help but absorb it.” The opportunity for his orchestral work came through a commercial gig. “When I was doing studio work I was playing some really bad music,” says Occhipinti. “So I said to the producer, ‘Look, if you want good music, I can’t guarantee it. But if you want terrible music, I can write that.’ He said ‘go ahead, write some.’ I would be writing all the time. They sent me over to Russia to record orchestral, Percy Faith kinds of things. That’s how I ended up getting strings on my records.” No matter which jazz or R&B group
he plays with, one thing stays the same. “Whatever I do, I like to have a sense of blues underneath it,” says Occhipinti. “I started playing rock and then I got into blues and I heard the real deal. I was listening to Willie Dixon, Howlin’ Wolf... At the same time I discovered Ray Brown and he was all about the blues too.” Occhipinti doesn’t want his music too highbrow. “I’m not so interested in appealing on only an intellectual basis,” he says, “I’m interested in what I call the trifecta, music that’s interesting to me, interesting to the musicians, and interesting to the listener. Music that appeals on a number of levels. “It’s a very difficult thing to do and it’s not always successful, but I’m interested in music that goes beyond the bandstand,” he says. “There are a lot of great musicians doing music that has an appeal about one foot off the edge of the stage.” At Brockport, Occhipinti’s band will include Hilario Duran, piano; Luis Deniz, saxophone; and Dafnis Prieto, drums. He hopes musicians will take advantage of the free afternoon master class. “Any drummers should definitely come to that workshop because Dafnis is the best,” he says. He’s also gearing up for another XRIJF, but not just for musical reasons. “The setup is great, it’s like a miniature Montreal Festival. But the other reason we like to stay for a few days is we all go to Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. The guys from Soul Stew, they were in Rochester two days and they ate there three times.”
DJs Jared & Mario B. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 232-5650. 9 p.m. $5. DJs NaNa & PJ. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. [ Hip-Hop/Rap ] Sophistafunk. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. dublandunderground.wordpress. com. 10 p.m. Call for tix. [ Jazz ] Deborah Branch on Piano. LegacyClover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000. 7 p.m. Free. Jim Nugent. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555, bistro135.net. 6-9 p.m. Free. Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 285-0400, thelittle.org/cafe. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Paradigm Shift. Pomodoro Grill & Wine Bar, 1290 University Ave. 271-5000. 7:30 p.m. Free. Robert Chevrier. Brio Wine Bar & Grill, 3400 Monroe Ave. 5867000. 6:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 9:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Southpaw Brew Pub, 315 Gregory St. 303-2234. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 527-8720. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Jose & Willy’s, 20 Lake Shore Dr, Canandaigua. 3947960. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Monty’s Korner, 363 East Ave. 263-7650. 9.30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 3858565. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Applebee’s-Fairport, 585 Moseley Rd, Fairport. 4254700. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Mayfields Pub, 669 Winton Rd N. 288-7199. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Sanibel Cottage, 1517 Empire Blvd, Webster. 671-9340. 6 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/DJ Flyin’ Brian. Tap Room, 364 Rt 104. 265-0055. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Mark. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 288-3930. 8:30 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Acoustic Open Mic. Pub 511, 511 E Ridge Rd. 266-9559. 8 p.m. Free. Drum Circle. Rich’s Cafe, 839 West Ave. 235-7665. 6 p.m. Free. Entertainment Showcase. Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 4542680. 8 p.m. Free-$5. Open Country Jam. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 5465474. 7-10 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Big Daddy Blues Band. Deweys, 1380 Lyell Ave. 254-4707. 9:30 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Justin Gurnsey. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. 10 p.m. Free.
Open Mic. Boulder Coffee CoSouth Wedge, 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. 8 p.m. Free. Open Mic. Dr’s Inn Grill & Tap Room, 1743 East Ave. 2710820. 5 p.m. Free. Open Mic w/Jam Shack Music. Stoneyard Bar & Grill, 1 Main St, Brockport. 637-3390. 9 p.m. Free. Open Mic w/Steve West. Muddy Waters Coffee House-Geneseo, 53 Main St, Geneseo. 2439111. 7-10 p.m. Free. Sandor Vegh and Queen’s Water Invitation Jam. Standard Lounge, 655 Monroe Ave. 4732447. 9 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Kingston Trio. German House Theatre, 315 Gregory St. 4426880. 7 p.m. $36.50. The Radium Girls, Stereophone. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966, bugjar.com. 8 p.m. $5-$7.
Thursday, March 24 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Amy Montrois. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990, johnnysirishpub.com. 7 p.m. Free. Dave McGrath. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon. 624-1390. 6:30 p.m. Free. Jim Lane. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 266-1440. 7:30 p.m. Free. John Akers & Elvio Fernandes. Easy on East, 170 East Ave. 325-6490. 8 p.m. Free.
Kevin DeHond. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 6211480. 8:30 p.m. Free. Live Band Thursdays. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 8 p.m. Free. Mark Fantasia. Village Pub, Chili Center Plaza. 889-4547. 9 p.m. Free. Mike Brown. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com. 6-9 p.m. Free. Nancy Perry. Mythos Cafe, 77 Main St, Brockport. 637-2770. 6 p.m. Free. Paul Strowe. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon. 624-2929. 7-10 p.m. Free. Richie Sterns. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9:30 p.m. $4. [ Classical ] Christina Zhou, violin. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8:30 p.m. Free. Ciminelli Formal Lounge. Eastman @ Washington Square. S Clinton Ave & Court St. 2741000. 12:15 p.m. Free. Eastman Horn Choir. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester. edu. 8 p.m. Free. Tom McClure. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. Willie Fordsmith, viola/ Rebecca Tobin, clarinet. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.
rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Free. Ciminelli Formal Lounge. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 5 p.m. Free. DJ Andy Fade. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 9 p.m. Free. DJ Big Reg. Liquid, 169 St Paul St. 325-5710. 9:30 p.m. Free. DJ Biggie. McKenzie’s Irish Pub, 3685 W Henrietta Rd. 334-8970. 9 p.m. Call for tix. DJ ET & DJ Proof. Tribeca, 233 Mill St. 232-1090. 9 p.m. $5-$10. DJ Jestyr. Soho East, 336 East Ave. 262-2060. 9 p.m. Free. DJ Jestyr. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 p.m. Call for tix. DJ Matt. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 7:30 p.m. Free. DJ Mike Dailor. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. DJs Designer Junkies, Etiquette, Ginnis. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 5461010. 10 p.m. $3. House of Love DJs. Decibel Lounge, 45 Euclid St. 7544645. 9 p.m. Free. Mostly 80’s Night. Hatter’s Pub, 5 W Main St, Webster. 8721505. 6 p.m. Call for tix. RIPROC presents SUB SWARA (Brooklyn). Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. chrisgrizzly@hotmail.com. 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. $5 cover @ the door / 21+.
Soul Sides Record Listening Party. Good Luck, 50 Anderson Ave. 340-6161. 9 p.m. Free. Thursday Night Shakedown DJs. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. 11 p.m. Free. Tilt-a-Whirl Drag Show. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 2328440. 11 p.m. & 12:30 a.m. $3. [ Jazz ] A Giannavola. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 6 p.m. Free. Djangoners. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 285-0400, thelittle.org/cafe. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Jazz Dawgs. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Joe Santora Trio w/Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield R, Penfield. 383-8260. 7 p.m. Free. Live Jam w/Eastman School Students. Triple Deuces Bar & Grill, 151 St Paul St. 232-3888. Thu 6 p.m., Fri 5 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Panorama Night Club, 730 Elmgrove Rd. 247-2190. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Goody Goodies, 6108 Loomis Rd, Farmington. 7422531. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Carey Lake Bar & Grill, 959 Penfield Rd, Walworth. 315-986-1936. 4 p.m. Free.
Karaoke. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. 7:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Applebee’s-Penfield, 1955 Empire Blvd, Webster. 7870570. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. GridIron Bar & Grill, 3154 State St, Caledonia. 5384008. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/DJ Smooth. Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 454-2680. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/George, King of Karaoke. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. 8 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 10 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Tim Burnette. Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington. 924-3232. 8-11 p.m. Free. Rochester Idol Karaoke. Landing Bar & Grille, 30 Main St, Fairport. 425-7490. 9:30 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Open Blues Jam w/Alex D & Jimmie Mac. PJ’s Lounge, 499 West Ave. 436-9066. 9 p.m. Free. Open Jam. Pub 511, 511 E Ridge Rd. 266-9559. 8 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Beau Ryan & Amanda Ashley. Firehouse Saloon, 814 Clinton Ave S. 244-6307. 9 p.m. Free. Open Mic. Towpath Cafe, 6 N Main St, Fairport. 377-0410. 6:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic Night. Boulder Coffee Co-Brooks Landing, 955 Genesee St. 454-7140. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Open Mic w/Jed Curran & Steve Piper. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 288-3930. 8 p.m. Free. Open Mic w/John Mossey. Standard Lounge, 655 Monroe Ave. 473-2447. 9 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Be Glad & Dunn. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 458-7888. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Freekbass w/ Psychodelic Ghetto Pimpz. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster. com. 9 p.m. $7-$10. Jeff Elliott. Irondequoit Ale House, 2250 Hudson Ave. 544-5120. 5 p.m. Free. Jimmy Lane. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 266-1440. 7 p.m. Free. Live Lounge. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 8 p.m. Free. Seth Faergolzia. Havana Moe’s, 125 East Ave. 3251030. 9 p.m. Free. Superchick w/Manafest, Bread of Stone, and Cory Lamb. Main Street Armory, 900 E Main St. 232-3221, rochestermainstreetarmory. com. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. $15. [ R&B ] Reggae Night. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 527-8720. 9 p.m. Call for tix. continues on page 18
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Friday, March 25 [ Acoustic/Folk ] ERA, Tony Provenzano, Slippery Grove Grip, The Concept of Dreaming, more. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 6211480. 6 p.m. $6-10. Everheart. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor. 924-3660. 9 p.m. Free. John Akers & Elvio Fernandez. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub. com. 9 p.m. Free. Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. 546-3450. 7:30 p.m. Free. Roger Eckers/Fred Costello Duo. Luna Piena Bistro, 546 Merchants Rd. 288-0067. 9 p.m. Free. The JVs. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub. com. 5 p.m. Free. The Stephans Brothers. Towpath Cafe, 6 N Main St, Fairport. 377-0410. 7 p.m. Free. Tom Gravino. Tandoor of India, 376 Jefferson Rd. 427-7080. 7 p.m. Free. Wayward Son. Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. 232-3960. 9 p.m.midnight. Free. Woody. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260. 6 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Billy Joe & the Blues Gypsies w/Dave Riccioni. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 266-1440. 6-9 p.m. Free. Gap Mangione & the New Blues Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. 8:30 p.m. Free. Jon Bolger. Beale Street Cafe-Webster, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster. 216-1070, bealestreetcafe.com. 6-10 p.m. Free. Paul Amorese & Mike Z. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub. com. 5 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Claudio Espejo, piano/ Alice Liu, piano. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8:30 p.m. Free. Ciminelli Formal Lounge. Eastman Wind Ensemble. Rochester Institute of Technology-Ingle Auditorium, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-2411. 8 p.m. $5-$20. Guest Recital: Music of Luca Cori w/ Dieter Hennings, guitar. Eastman Theatre-Hatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm.rochester. edu. 8 p.m. Free. In a State of Jazz: Josh Massicot and Kevin Nitsch, piano. Nazareth College-Wilmot Recital Hall, 4245 East Ave. 389-2700. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Suites, “treats” and fantasies for two pianos, found within the great landscape of jazz and its role in American musical composition. Jewel Hara. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 8003-GENEVA. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. John Ballings. Hedges, 1290 Lake Rd, Webster. 265-3850. 6:30 p.m. Free.
Remembering the 1920s: Chamber Music. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tremont String Quartet. Central Presbyterian Church, 31 Center Street, Geneseo. 243-0669. 8 p.m. Free. [ Country ] Galactic Cowboy Orchestra. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva. 1-866-355-LIVE. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Karen Star. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 546-5474. 9:30 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] Act Live: I Am Many ft. Deep from 2 Hungry Bros. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 8 p.m. $5-$7. DJ. Coach Sports Forum, 19 W Main St, Webster. 872-2910. 9 p.m. Call for tix. DJ Andy Fade. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 9 p.m. Free. DJ Annalyze. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 p.m. Call for tix. DJ Cedric. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. DJ Dream. Nola’s BBQ, 4775 Lake Ave. 663-3375. 10 p.m. Call for tix. DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 8:30 p.m. Free. DJ GI. Liquid, 169 St Paul St. 325-5710. 10 p.m. Free-$5. DJ Mosart212. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 6 p.m. Free. Jon Herbert, RipRoc. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 546-1010. 10 p.m. $3. Reggaeton w/DJ Carlos. La Copa Ultra Lounge, 235 W Ridge Rd. 254-1050. 10 p.m. Call for tix. Salsa Night w/DJ Javier Rivera. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 475-0249. 9 p.m. $5. What A Drag w/Samantha Vega, Kyla Minx & Pauly. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 2328440. 11:15 p.m. & 12:30 a.m. Free-$12. [ Hip-Hop/Rap ] Good Fridays. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 458-7888. 10 p.m. $10. Gunpoets, YC & The Cynic, Jah C & The Antidote + Werd Play recording. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 8 p.m. $5-$7. [ Jazz ] Bobby Dibaudo. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555. 5:308:15. Free. Chris Potter, jazz percussion. Eastman School of MusicKilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 1:30 p.m. Free. Evan Adelizi, jazz trumpet. Eastman School of MusicKilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Joe Santora Trio w/Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield R, Penfield. 383-8260. 7 p.m. Free. Johnny Matt Band w/Jon Seiger.
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Wegmans-Eastway, 1955 Empire Blvd, Webster. 6718290. 5:30 p.m. Free. Karl Stabnau, jazz saxophone. Eastman School of MusicKilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. Ryan T Carey. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 427-8030. 7-9 p.m. Free. Soul Express. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555. 8:3011:30 p.m. Free. Westview Project. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906, thelittle.org. 8:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Flaherty’s, 1200 Bay Rd. 671-0816. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Village Pub, Chili Center Plaza. 889-4547. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Karaoke. Goody Goodies, 6108 Loomis Rd, Farmington. 7422531. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Deweys, 1380 Lyell Ave. 254-4707. 9:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Bobby C. Ciao Baby’s BBQ Steak & Seafood, 421 River St. 621-5480. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 10 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Tina P. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 266-3570. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Open Mic. Rochester Institute of Technology-Java Wally’s, 90 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-2562. 9 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Froth. Landing Bar & Grille, 30 Main St, Fairport. 425-7490, thelandingbarandgrille.com. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. Mercia feat. Envoyer, Release Collapse. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 800-7453000, ticketmaster.com. 7 p.m. $10-$12. Mike Brown and special guests. Standard Lounge, 655 Monroe Ave. 473-2447. 9 p.m. $4. Sam Deleo. Perlo’s Italian Grill, 202 N Washington St, East Rochester. 248-5060. 6:3010:30 p.m. Free. Springer. Shooters Sports Bar & Grill, 1226 Fairport Rd. 385-9777, shootersny.com. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. The Kronics. Rab’s Woodshed, 4440 Lake Ave. 663-4610. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. [ R&B ] Old School R&B. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 5278720. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Soul at the Cup. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 9 p.m. Call for tix.
Saturday, March 26 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Bobby Henrie and the Goners. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9:30 p.m. $3.
ROCK | Sick Puppies
Sick Puppies formed in an Australian high school in 1997 out of a mutual love of Silverchair, and its members soon set their eyes on the horizon. So guitarist Shimon Moore and bassist Emma Anzai simply packed up and split from Australia and headed for American shores after their first album made a splash at home, and caused some international ripples. The band blew through Rochester last summer as part of Bonzai Fest and blew me away. Its recorded sound is lush and melodic, but in front of the rabid crowd in that summer heat, it was a full-blown, head-banging riot. Framing Hanley, Adelitas Way, and Me Talk Pretty also perform. Sick Puppies perform Sunday, March 27, 7 p.m. at Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. $20-$25. 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com. — BY FRANK DE BLASE Brian Rath. Starry Nites Cafe, 696 University Ave. 271-2630. 8-11 p.m. Free. Kenya Feel the Love Concert w/ UR YellowJackets and NOTA. University of Rochester-Strong Auditorium, Fraternity Rd. 2606666, rochester.edu. 8 p.m. $7$20. A cappella benefit for Kenya Goodwill Tour. Latin Band. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St Paul St. 262-2090. 11 p.m. Free. Mojo Monkeyz. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub.com. 8 p.m. Free. Tom Gravino. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 355-8206. 7 p.m. Free. Wayward Son. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Yale Spizzwinks(?) a cappella Concert. Henrietta United Church of Christ, 1400 Lehigh Station Road. http://spizzwinks.ticketbud. com/rochester. 2 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Featuring RushHenrietta grad Nate Barnett. Reception and refreshments to follow the concert. [ Blues ] Bill Brown. Brown Hound Bistro, 6459 Rt 64, Naples. 374-9771. 7 p.m. Free. Gap Mangione & the New Blues Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. 8:30 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Eastman Community Music School Recital. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 2 & 3:30 p.m. Free. Eastman Community Music School Recital. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 3:30 p.m. Free. Howard Hanson Hall. Eastman Virtuosi. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8 p.m. Free.
Great Lakes Guitar Society Concert. Reformation Lutheran Church, 111 N Chestnut. greatlakesguitarsociety.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. featuring students from the Eastman School of Music guitar studio. Greg Hammond, trombone. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 1:30 p.m. Free. Ciminelli Formal Lounge. John Ballings. Hedges, 1290 Lake Rd, Webster. 265-3850. 6:30 p.m. Free. Joseph Hernandez, double bass. Eastman Theatre-Hatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 3:30 p.m. Free. Kevin Tompkins, violin/ Monica Lee, piano. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 3:30 p.m. Free. Ciminelli Formal Lounge. Natalie Zemba, bassoon. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 11:30 a.m. Free. Primary Piano Studio Recital: Students of Vince Lenti and Tony Caramia. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. Noon. Free. Howard Hanson Hall. Tara Fayazi, tuba/ Jacqueline Dreher, trombone. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Free. Ciminelli Formal Lounge. [ DJ/Electronic ] Big Dance Party w/DJ Jon Herbert. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440. 10 p.m. $3. DJ. Goody Goodies, 6108 Loomis Rd, Farmington. 7422531. 9 p.m. Free. DJ. Straight Home Inn Bar & Grill, 688 Lexington Ave. 4580020. 9 p.m. Free. DJ Big Reg. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 232-5650. 7 p.m. Free.
DJ Darkwave. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. DJ Ease. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 p.m. Call for tix. DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 8:30 p.m. Free. DJ Howard & Mega Mix. Island Fresh Cuisine, 382 Jefferson Rd. 424-2150. 9 p.m. Free. DJ Jestyr. Soho East, 336 East Ave. 262-2060. 9 p.m. Free. DJ Mirage. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 10 p.m. Call for tix. DJ Wiz. Liquid, 169 St Paul St. 325-5710. 9:30 p.m. Free-$5. DJs Andy Fade, Bonitillo. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 4544830. 9 p.m. Free-$5. DJs Richie Salvaggio, Kalifornia. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 546-1010. 10 p.m. Free-$10. R&B DJs. Tribeca, 233 Mill St. 232-1090. 9 p.m. $5-$10. [ Jazz ] Bob Bennett, trombone. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. ESM Main Building 120. Bob DiBaudo. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. 8:30 p.m. Free. East End Jazz Boys. Havana Moe’s, 125 East Ave. 325-1030. 9 p.m. Free. Exodus to Jazz: Somi. Reformation Lutheran Church, 111 N Chestnut. exodustojazz.com. 8 p.m. $20-$30. Gap Mangione. Pier 45, 1000 N River St. 865-4500. 6:30 p.m. Free. Jazz Cafe. Monty’s Korner, 363 East Ave. 263-7650. 7:30 p.m. Free. Jazz at Jazzy’s. Jasmine’s Asian Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd, Webster. 216-1290. 8:30-11 p.m. Free. Joe Santora Trio w/Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield R, Penfield. 383-8260. 7 p.m. Free. Madeline Forster. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555. 7 p.m. Free. Stringplicity. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906, thelittle.org. 8:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. The Galley Restaurant, 94 S Union St, Spencerport. 352-0200. 8 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. 232-3960. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000. 10:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Mickey Flynn’s, 196 Winton Rd. 288-7070. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Straight Home Inn Bar & Grill, 688 Lexington Ave. 4580020. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. 10 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Straight Home Inn Bar & Grill, 688 Lexington Ave. 458-0020. 9 p.m. Free.
Karaoke w/Andy & Kim. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 266-3570. 10 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/The Tin Man. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 10 p.m. Free. [ OPEN MIC ] Drum Joy: Drumming Circle. Christ Church Unity, 55 Prince St. 615-8296, tonermanny@ frontiernet.net. 1-3 p.m. Free. Songwriters in the Round: Connie Deming, Steve Piper, Brian Coughlin. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 271-4930. 8 p.m. $8. [ Pop/Rock ] Demoness. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 6211480. 9 p.m. $5-7. Dick Stacy. Legacy-Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000 x106 nuffindell@ legacycloverblossom.com. 1-2 p.m. Free. Finger Lakes Camerata Concert Fundraiser. 785-1623. 7:30 p.m. $25. Broadway favorites from Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Music Man, South Pacific and Oklahoma. Friday in America w/ DJ Naps. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 8 p.m. $5-$7. Guy Smiley. Shooters Sports Bar & Grill, 1226 Fairport Rd. 385-9777, shootersny.com. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. Nick Bullock Band. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com. 10 p.m. $3-$5. No Drama Mamas. Towpath Cafe, 6 N Main St, Fairport. 377-0410. 7 p.m. Free. The Dady Brothers. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com. 8 p.m. Free. The Pack. Rab’s Woodshed, 4440 Lake Ave. 663-4610. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. WITRfest 2011. RIT, 32 Lomb Memorial Drive. 475-2000, witr. rit.edu. 8:30 p.m. Free. Student Alumni Union, Fireside Lounge.
Sunday, March 27 [ Acoustic ] Bluegrass Jam. All Things Art, 65 S Main St., Canandaigua. 396-0087. 2-7 p.m. $2. Celtic Music. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. 7 p.m. Free. Latin Night. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 p.m. Call for tix. Love of Everything, Light Feelings featuring Travis J. Johansen, Anthony Provenzano. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 8 p.m. $6-$8. PJ Elliott. Bay Street Hotel, Bay St, Sodus Point. 315-4832233. 9 p.m. Free. Traditional Irish Music Session. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. 5 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Dannel Espinoza, saxophone. Eastman Theatre-Hatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free.
JAZZ | Eugene Chadbourne & Tatsuya Nakatani
From surf to bluegrass, from blues to the heaviest of metal, Eugene Chadbourne is fluent in the language of guitar. With balloons serving as picks and other objects inserted here and there, he’s bent on expanding the instrument’s vocabulary. Chadbourne also sings songs he writes in the political folk tradition, but in this case there are insane bursts of virtuoso guitar interspersed between the lines. Who better to join him at the Bop Shop than percussion innovator Tatsuya Nakatani? With bowed gongs and cymbals, and other non-traditional techniques, Nakatani constructs otherworldly sonic atmospheres. Both musicians have delighted and amazed Bop Shop audiences in the past; put them together and the sky’s the limit. Eugene Chadbourne and Tatsuya Nakatani perform Monday, March 28, 8 p.m. at the Bop Shop Atrium, 274 N. Goodman St. $15 donation requested. 271-3354, bopshop.com. — BY RON NETSKY Eastman at St. Michael’s. St Michael’s Church, 869 N Clinton Ave. 325-4040. 2:30 p.m. Free. Ella Cripps. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 8003-GENEVA. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Faculty Artist Series: Barry Snyder, piano. Eastman School of MusicKilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 3 p.m. Free. Going for Baroque Organ Recital. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900. 1 & 3 p.m. Free w/admission. Guest Master Class: Timothy Roberts, saxophone. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8:30 p.m. Free. Ciminelli Formal Lounge. Joong-Han Jung, piano. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Master Class: Kristian Bezuidenhout, harpsichord. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 5:30 p.m. Free. ESM Main Building 120. Men’s and Women’s Chorus Spring Choral Concert. Nazareth College-Linehan Chapel, 4245 East Ave. 389-2700. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Amanda Rivera, conductor; Jeffrey Smith, conductor. Music from Europe & South America. University of RochesterStrong Auditorium, Fraternity Rd. 276-1952. 3 p.m. Free. Musicale: Organ Concert. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org. 3-4 p.m. Included with museum admission $5-12. 3/6: Joe Blackburn, 3/13: Allen Hopkins, 3/20: Violinists Gabrielle and Charles Monachino and pianist Sherry McCarthy, 3/27: Futaba Niekawa presents a piano musicale.
Rachel Bottner, cello. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Free. Ciminelli Formal Lounge. Terpsicore. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. pegasusearlymusic.org. 4 p.m. $15-$95. Timothy Martin, horn. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. US Navy Concert Band. Roberts Wesleyan Cultural Life Center, 2301 Westside Dr. 594-6008, roberts.edu. 3 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DIPLO. Pearl Nightclub, 349 East Ave. mnmpresents.com. 9 p.m. $15. DJ. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 458-7888. 9 p.m. Call for tix. DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 10 p.m. Free. DJ Rasta Spoc/Old-School Reggae. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 10 p.m. $5 after 11 p.m. Old School DJ. Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 454-2680. 8 p.m. Free. [ Hip-Hop/Rap ] R&B Hip-Hop Spring Edition. Cafe Underground Railroad, 480 W Main St. 235-3550. 8 p.m. $5-$10. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Jose & Willy’s, 20 Lake Shore Dr, Canandaigua. 394-7960. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Brad London. Willow Inn, 428 Manitou Rd. 3923489. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Acoustic Sunday w/Fred Goodnow. Brown Hound Bistro, 6459 Rt 64, Naples. 374-9771. 11 a.m. Free. continues on page 20 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 19
Sunday, March 27 Open Country Jam w/Randy. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 546-5474. 2-6 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Bodega Radio. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. 5 p.m. Free. Troup Street Jazz Jam Session. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 216-1070. 6 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Sick Puppies, Framing Hanley, Adelitas Way. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600. 7 p.m. $20-$25.
Monday, March 28 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Dave McGrath & Guests. Rehab Lounge , 510 Monroe Ave. 442-9165. 6 p.m. Free. Gamelan Ensemble Experience. Harley School, 1981 Clover St. 442-1770. 6:30 p.m. Free. Mandy. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 9 p.m. Free. Sore Thumb Radio Live Broadcast w/Jeff Cosco. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 2240990. 8 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Eastman School Symphony Orchestra. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8 p.m. Free. Joshua Wood, horn. Eastman Theatre-Hatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. Trudy Moon. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 5 p.m. Free. DJ TW. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 7:30 p.m. Free. Manic Mondays DJs. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 11 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Brad Batz Group. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906, thelittle.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Eugene Chadbourne & Tatsuya Nakatani. Bop Shop, 274 N Goodman St. 271-3354, bopshop.com. 8 p.m. $15 requested donation. Simon Fletcher. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555. 6-9 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 9:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Walt O’Brien. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 288-3930. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Local Visionaries: Artists Unplugged. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. localvisionaries.weebly.com. Sign up at 6:30 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Refreshunz.
Open Mic w/Joe Moore. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 348-9091, mcgrawsirishpub. com. 7 p.m. Free. Open Mic w/Rapier Slices. Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 4542680. 7-11 p.m. $3-$5. Open Mic w/String Theory. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. 8 p.m. Free. CLASSICAL | Ossia
How cool is this? A new-music group that runs an annual competition for totally new music that it performs as part of the prize. Ossia is based at the Eastman School of Music; it features student performers and a student board of directors. For several years, Ossia has sponsored a competition for a new-music work, and entries come in from around the world. The winner of the competition will have his/her work performed as part of the program. The program will also include work by British composer Julian Anderson (b. 1967), American composer Steve Lehman (b. 1978), and Mexican composer Mario Lavista (b. 1943). Not to be forgotten, the program will include the String Quartet No. 2: Company by Philip Glass (b. 1937). The term “ossia” means an alternative passage that may be played instead of the original. Ossia performs Tuesday, March 29, 8 p.m. at Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. Free. 454-2100, esm.rochester.edu. — BY PALOMA CAPANNA Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 2323430. 8 p.m. Free. Singer/Songwriter Open Jam. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 7 p.m. Free. Traditional Irish Session. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 764-0991. 7 p.m. Free. [ POP/ROCK ] Pro-Am Open Jam. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 9:30 p.m. Free.
Tuesday, March 29 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Allen Hopkins. St. Ann’s Home, 1500 Portland Ave. 482-6062, allenhopkins.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Genesee Mud Bottom w/ Beastman, Assbeer, Pegacide. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 8 p.m. $5-$7. Jeff Elliott. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 266-3570. 5-8 p.m. Free. Johnny Bauer. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon. 624-2929. 7-10 p.m. Free. String Theory. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990, johnnysirishpub.com. 7 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Ossia. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 454-2100, esm.rochester. edu. 8 p.m. Free. Tom McClure. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 5 p.m. Free.
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DJ Andy Fade. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 9 p.m. Free. DJ/Electronic - DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 8:30 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Bob Hanley, Piano. LegacyClover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000 x106, nuffindell@ legacycloverblossom.com. 7-8 p.m. Free. Mark Viavattine. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555. 6-9 p.m. Free. Thomas Gravino. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 6 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000. 10:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. McKenzie’s Irish Pub, 3685 W Henrietta Rd. 3348970. 8 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 458-7888. 9 p.m. Call for tix. Karaoke. Applebee’s-Gates, 2120 Chili Ave. 426-7630. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Golden Link Singaround. Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Winton Rd. goldenlink. org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Open Jam. Mo’s Mulberry St, 191 Lee Rd. 647-3522. 8 p.m. Free. Open Mic. Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. 232-3960. 10 p.m. Free. Open Mic Night. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 9 p.m. Free.
[ Pop/Rock ] Classic Rock Idol. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup. com. 8 p.m. Free. Guest judge: Brother Wease. Cody Canada and the Departed. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com. 8 p.m. $15-$20. Don Christiano w/A Little Help from My Friends: The Beatles Unplugged. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 7-9 p.m. Free. Egg Man’s Traveling Carnival. Hatter’s Pub, 5 W Main St, Webster. 872-1505. 6 p.m. Call for tix.
Wednesday, March 30 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Improv Plate. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990, johnnysirishpub.com. 7 p.m. Free. Ralph Louis. Lento, 274 N Goodman. 271-3470. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tom Gravino. Cafe 54, 54 W Main St, Victor. 742-3649. 6 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Eastman Phiharmonia Chamber Orchestra. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 454-2100, esm.rochester. edu. 8 p.m. Free. Essi Myoehaenen, piano. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. 454-2100, esm. rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Free. Ciminelli Formal Lounge. Live from Hochstein: Hong Yu Chen, soprano. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596, hochstein.org. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Free. Trudy Moon. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] Bad Wolf: 50s & 60s Vinyl Bop. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. 10 p.m. Free. DJ. Woody’s, 250 Monroe Ave. 730-8230. 9 p.m. Call for tix. DJ. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 458-7888. 9 p.m. Call for tix. DJ. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 5461010. 10 p.m. Free. DJ Andy Fade. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 9 p.m. Free. DJ Babi Katt/Dancehall Reggae. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 10 p.m. $5 after 11 p.m. DJ Cosmo. Bay Bar & Grill, 372 Manitou Rd, Hilton. 392-7700. 10 p.m. Free.
ROOTS ROCK | Cody Canada and the Departed
After weathering the break-up of the band Cross Canadian Ragweed, Cody Canada felt it was time to reach back and address the music that got him fired up in the first place. The Departed isn’t altogether different, as Ragweed bassist Jeremy Plato has tagged along. But it has a little more rock ’n’ roll abandon as it zeros in on its red-dirt focus. The Departed’s music is haunting in some parts, compelling and intriguing in all. Sons of Bill open the show. Cody Canada and the Departed performs Tuesday, March 29, 8 p.m. at Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water St. $15-$20. 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com. — BY FRANK DE BLASE DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 8:30 p.m. Free. DJs Jared & Mario B. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 232-5650. 9 p.m. $5. DJs NaNa & PJ. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. [ Hip-Hop/Rap ] Sophistafunk. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. dublandunderground.wordpress. com. 10 p.m. Call for tix. [ Jazz ] Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 285-0400, thelittle.org/cafe. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Paradigm Shift. Pomodoro Grill & Wine Bar, 1290 University Ave. 271-5000. 7:30 p.m. Free. Robert Chevrier. Brio Wine Bar & Grill, 3400 Monroe Ave. 5867000. 6:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 9:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Southpaw Brew Pub, 315 Gregory St. 303-2234. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 527-8720. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Jose & Willy’s, 20 Lake Shore Dr, Canandaigua. 394-7960. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Monty’s Korner, 363 East Ave. 263-7650. 9.30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Applebee’s-Fairport, 585 Moseley Rd, Fairport. 4254700. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Mayfields Pub, 669 Winton Rd N. 288-7199. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Sanibel Cottage, 1517 Empire Blvd, Webster. 6719340. 6 p.m. Free.
Karaoke w/DJ Flyin’ Brian. Tap Room, 364 Rt 104. 265-0055. 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Mark. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 2883930. 8:30 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Acoustic Open Mic. Pub 511, 511 E Ridge Rd. 266-9559. 8 p.m. Free. Drum Circle. Rich’s Cafe, 839 West Ave. 235-7665. 6 p.m. Free. Entertainment Showcase. Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 4542680. 8 p.m. Free-$5. Open Country Jam. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 5465474. 7-10 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Big Daddy Blues Band. Deweys, 1380 Lyell Ave. 254-4707. 9:30 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Grand Canyon Rescue Episode. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230, abilenebarandlounge.com. 8 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Justin Gurnsey. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. 10 p.m. Free. Open Mic. Boulder Coffee CoSouth Wedge, 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. 8 p.m. Free. Open Mic. Dr’s Inn Grill & Tap Room, 1743 East Ave. 2710820. 5 p.m. Free. Open Mic w/Jam Shack Music. Stoneyard Bar & Grill, 1 Main St, Brockport. 637-3390. 9 p.m. Free. Open Mic w/Steve West. Muddy Waters Coffee House-Geneseo, 53 Main St, Geneseo. 2439111. 7-10 p.m. Free. Sandor Vegh and Queen’s Water Invitation Jam. Standard Lounge, 655 Monroe Ave. 4732447. 9 p.m. Free.
Classical
Art Exhibits
Pegasus Early Music (pictured) will be joined by Ithaca’s NYS Baroque and a historical dance troupe from Cleveland for its “Terpsicore” performance this weekend. PHOTO PROVIDED
Song and dance “Terpsicore” Sunday, March 27 Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 4 p.m. | $15-$55 | 703-3990, PegasusEarlyMusic.org [ PREVIEW ] BY PALOMA CAPANNA
“The likes of this program, with music and dance and period instruments, has not ever been seen in Upstate New York.” So says Deborah Fox about this Sunday’s performance of “Terpsicore” by NYS Baroque and Pegasus Early Music. Fox is the director of Pegasus, and “Terpsicore” is an opera-ballet by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Fox mentions her own instruments for the performance, a theorbo, which is a large, bass lute that was common in the 17th and 18th centuries, and a Baroque guitar. Fox will be part of a full Baroque orchestra of strings and winds on period instruments from Pegasus Early Music (Rochester) and NYS Baroque (Ithaca). The first half of the program will feature arias by Handel. The second half will be the “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” from Solomon, followed by “Terpsicore.” The term “Terpsicore” is derived from the Muse of Dance, one of the nine muses of Greek mythology. “Terpsicore” is a series of shorter musical pieces interspersed with different dances. The period dance forms included are the Chaconne, the Sarabanda, the
Gigue, the Air, and the Passepied. Each dance has a different characteristic and is intended to represent a different emotion. “It is a tour de force for dancers,” says Julie Andrijeski, concert mistress of NYS Baroque. Andrijeski will dance the part first performed in 1735 by French dancer and choreographer Marie Salle. In 1733, Handel had formed his own opera company in Covent Garden Theatre in London. The work was created to introduce Salle to the British public, where she became very popular. “There is a very beautiful script; it is very descriptive of what the feet do and how the dancer moves on the floor,” says Andrijeski, speaking of the notation, recorded through a system devised during the court of Louis XIV of France known as Beauchamp-Feuillet notation. She says the notations describe how each measure of dance goes with each measure of music, even to details of how to use the hands. For this special event, Andrijeski is having a special costume made based upon a painting of Salle with the Three Graces from Greek mythology dancing in the background, by French painter Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743). Andrijeski will be surrounded for “Terpsicore”
by three dancers — Francesca Tortorello, Tracy Cowart, and Elena Mullins — representing the Three Graces. Andrijeski, who teaches dance at Case Western Reserve University, will be bringing these dancers with her; she recently started Ensemble Forlorna in Cleveland, which will explore other historic classical dances. Andrijeski is both a dancer
and a violinist, a combination that she says was popular in the days of “Terpsicore.” Fox likes the idea of melding art forms. “I love combining music and dance, drama, scenery and costumes — all those things to together. It was a natural combination during Handel’s period,” she says. “Playing for dancers really informs the music in a different way,” says Fox. “It shows where the downbeat comes, when there was a leap, where the dancers sank. If we don’t know what the dance forms look like, how can we play the music?” Also of interest for this program is the very heart of Baroque music, which invites the musicians to improvise upon and ornament the composer’s scores. “We’ve all been trained in the Baroque style,” says Fox. “We will take risks sometimes and add new notes and new improvisations, particularly in the arias, which were sung by famous singers in that time, who would try to bring down the house by singing so beautifully or by out-ornamenting the diva before. There are some great stories of these singers fighting on stage.” Fox explains that the Baroque structure comes to a place with a sort of “half-ending” that can be left bare or can be turned into a cadenza. “On the repeats, a lot of arias are written to repeat with the expectation that the musician will ornament the notes they’ve just played,” says Fox. “We really enjoy that part. It’s what makes good performances of Baroque music really fun for the audience.” It’s not just the dances that were written down by an admiring public. According to Fox, in the 18th century, people went to concerts just to write down what was being improvised by the musicians. She points out that these are the notes that early music aficionados now study. “That Baroque tradition is lost a little bit through the 19th century, when composers took more control. But then you see it being relinquished again,” says Fox. Joining these performers will be soloists Laura Heimes, soprano, and Jose Lemos, countertenor. Handel was known for his operas, and especially his expressive writing for the virtuosic divas of the day. Heimes grew up in East Rochester. Lemos now lives in the United States, and is from Brazil. Fox described the arias on the upcoming program as ranging from the “Verdi Prati” as “beautiful — to die for” to the “Vivi Tiranno” as “war-like, virtuosic, fast.” And Fox says, “Both Heimes and Lemos are really great performers.” “Terpsicore” will have three performances this week in Upstate New York. The Sunday performance in Rochester will be preceded by a performance at Syracuse University on March 25 and at Cornell University in Ithaca on March 26.
[ OPENINGS ] “Paolo Fidanza and the Reproductive Print” Thu Mar 24. SUNY Geneseo Lockhart Gallery, McClellan House, 26 Main St., Geneseo. 4-6 p.m. geneseo.edu “Nazareth College Department of Art Undergraduate Student Exhibition” Fri Mar 25. Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery, 4245 East Ave. 5-7 p.m. 389-5073, naz.edu. “Through the Student Lens” Fri Mar 25. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. 5-8:30 p.m. 482-1976, imagecityphotographygallery.com. “Annual Juried Student Art Show” Reception & Awards Wed Mar 30. SUNY Geneseo Lederer Gallery, 1 College Circle, Brodie Hall. Mon-Thu 2:30-3:45 p.m. 243-6785. [ CONTINUING ] American Association of University Women (AAUW) Art Forum and Gallery 494 East Ave. Through Apr 1: Group exhibit. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.4 p.m. by appt. only. 255-0065, aauwrochester.org. Artisan Works 565 Blossom Rd. Through Apr 10: New York State Art Teachers Association Region 2 Student Art Exhibit. | Ongoing: “Ramon Santiago,” video presentation. Third Sundays: Park Avenue Dance Company, 3 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun Noon-5 p.m. $8-$12. 288-7170, artisanworks.net. Arts & Cultural Council Gallery 277 N Goodman St. Through Mar 24: “On the Edge: Rochester Area Fiber Artists.” Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 4734000, artsrochester.org. A.R.T.S. Gallery at Aviv Café 321 East Ave. Through Mar 31: “Presents Honor Israel,” photography by Lori Sousa. Fri 6-11 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 729-9916. Booksmart Studio 250 N. Goodman St. Through Mar 26: “Nothing New: The Ruminations and Imaginings of Sarah C. Rutherford and St. Monci,” Presented by 1975 Gallery. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1-800-761-6623, booksmartstudio.com. Books Etc. 78 W. Main St., Macedon. Through Apr 30: “Landscapes and Other Beautiful Things,” work by Terry Patti, Chris Fayad, and Roger Wahl. Wed-Sun Noon-5 p.m. 4744116, books_etc@yahoo.com. Bridge Gallery Brodie Fine Arts, SUNY Geneseo. Through Apr 2: 26th Annual Calligraphy Exhibition. Mon-Thu noon-4 p.m., Fri-Sat noon6 p.m. 245-5814, Geneseo.edu. Chait Fine Art Gallery 234 Mill St. Through Mar 26: “Catalyst:” A Group Exhibit by Community Arts Connection Artists: The Arc of Monroe. By appointment. 4546730, schait@chaitstudios.com. Crocus Clay Works Gallery Hungerford Building Door #2, Suite 225, 1115 E. Main St. Through Mar 26: “What the Flux: Thaw at Hungerford” including Paper Tigers and work by Jennifer Buckley and Marie Verlinde Nye. Tue-Wed 5-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment. 469-8217, crocusclayworks.com. A Different Path Gallery 27 Market St., Brockport. Through Mar 27: “Metal & Mud,” work by Dennis Scherer and Melita Gill. Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., continues on page 24 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 21
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Art Exhibits Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 637-5494, differentpathgallery.com. The Firehouse Gallery @ Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave. Through Mar 26: “Winter Blooms,” work by Giselle Hicks and Kala Stein. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sat noon-4 p.m. 2441730, geneseearts.org. Flour City Bread @ 52 Rochester Public Market 280 Union St. Through Apr 5: “Quiet,” photographs by Lisa Barker. Thu 9 a.m.-noon, Sat 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 957-3096. FourWalls Gallery 179 Atlantic Ave. Through Mar 25: “Lost & Found: Recent Work of Lee Hoag.” Call for hours. 442-7824, fourwallsartgallery@gmail.com. Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery 3165 East Ave. Through Apr 30: Work by Kathy Houston. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 381-1600, friendlyhome.org. Fusion Salon 333 Park Ave. Through Mar 31: “Famous Faces,” by Jay Lincoln, Jennifer Cichello, Mr. PRVRT, and Rebecca Rafferty. Presented by Method Machine. Mon & Tue 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Thu Noon-8 p.m., Fri 9a.m.6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2718120, fusionsalonnewyork.com. Gallery @ Equal=Grounds 750 South Ave. Through Mar 25: “CORPORA,” drawings by Patrizia Laufer. Tue-Fri 7 a.m.-Midnight, Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-Midnight. gallery@equalgrounds.com. Gallery at Rubino’s Café 1659 Mt. Hope Ave. Through Mar 26: “Whimsical Art” by Margot Fass, Mollie Wolf, & Martha Schermerhorn. Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.6:30 p.m., Sun 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 271-0110. Genesee Co-op Federal Credit Union 395 Gregory St. Through Apr 2: “Variations on the Endangered Theme” by Margot Fass. Mon-Wed 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 4612230, genesee.coop. George Eastman House 900 East Ave. Through Jun12: “Between the States: Photographs of the American Civil War from the George Eastman House Collection,” and “Still Here: Contemporary Artists and the Civil War.” | Through April 17: “You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet: Early Film and the Coming of Sound.” | Through Apr 10: “Larry Merrill: Looking at Trees.” | Ongoing: “Cameras from the Technology Collection,” and “The Remarkable George Eastman.” | Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. $4-$10. 2713361, eastmanhouse.org Gilded Square Picture Framing & Gallery 714 University Ave. Through Apr 29: “Beyond the Reef” by JoEll MileoCunningham. Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4612808, gildedsquare.com. Hartnett Gallery University of Rochester, Wilson Commons. Through Apr 10: “The Modern Day Diana,” Photographs by Margaret LeJeune. Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat-Sun Noon-5 p.m. 275-4188, blogs.rochester. edu/Hartnett. High Falls Fine Art Gallery 60 Browns Race. Through Apr 29:
“A Photographer’s Path 14.” Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat Noon-6 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 3252030, centerathighfalls.org. H&R Block Premium Office 1100 Long Pond Rd. Suite 103. Through Apr 18: Suburban Rochester Art Group: Work by Members. During office hours, call 424-4327. The Hungerford Studio 258,1115 E. Main St. Through Mar 26: “FLUX: THAW at the Hungerford” group show. Saturdays in March, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. thehungerford.com. Image City Photography Gallery 722 University Ave. Mar 23Apr 17: “Through the Student Lens.” Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. 482-1976, imagecityphotographygallery.com. International Art Acquisitions 3300 Monroe Ave. Through Mar 31: “Aubusson” by Janet RichardsonBaughman. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun Noon-5 p.m. 264-1440, internationalartacquisitions.com. Little Theatre Café 240 East Ave. Through Apr 1: The Art of Peter Monacelli. Sun 5-8 p.m.; MonThu 5-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5-11 p.m. 258-0403, thelittle.org. Living Room Café 1118 Monroe Ave. Through Mar 31: “Book of Nights,” work by Aydin Ture. Sun-Thu 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 7 a.m.-11 p.m. thelivingroomcafe.com. Lux Lounge 666 South Ave. Through Mar 31: “Lux Be a Lady” work by Rheytchul Chickenbone, Sarah Rutherford, Stacey Mrva, Juni Moon, Lea Rizzo, and Sara Purr. Mon-Thu 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Fri 4:30-2 a.m.; Sat-Sun 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 232-9030, lux666.com. MCC Mercer Gallery 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. Through Apr 1: “Follow,” works by Peter Monacelli based on the 1960s Jerry Merrick/Richy Havens song. | Through June: “(Miss Havisham’s) Charming Gloom” by Genevieve Waller. Sibley Window (Satellite space at Damon City Campus.). Mon, Wed, Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue, Thu 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 292-2021. Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave. Through Apr 10: “Wine & Spirit: Rituals, Remedies, and Revelry.” | “What’s Up” lecture, First Sundays, 2 p.m. | Ongoing exhibits: “At the Crossroads,” “Seeing America,” “Italian Baroque Organ,” “Brunswick Armor,” “Judaica.” | Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu until 9 p.m., $4-$10. Thu night reduced price: $6 from 5-9 p.m. 276-8900, mag.rochester.edu. Mill Art Center & Gallery, 61 N Main St, Honeoye Falls. Through Apr 23: “Relevant: An HF-L Alumni Art Exhibition.” 6247740, millartcenter.com. Mon-Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free My Sister’s Gallery The Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. Through Apr 7: “Things in a Row, and More,” paintings by Jeanette Musliner. Daily 10 a.m.8 p.m. 546-8439. Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery 4245 East Ave. Through Apr 23: “Nazareth College Department of Art Undergraduate Student
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ART EVENT | Gallery r Benefit Auction
You might have noted the artsy gap on Park Avenue in recent months. Gallery r, Rochester Institute of Technology’s metro art space and student-run educational gallery, closed its doors last year, but has been holding shows here and there around town, and scouting for a new permanent home. This week, you can help the gallery find a new location and take home a piece of artwork, when you attend the annual Gallery r Benefit Auction. The benefit will be held on Thursday, March 24, at RIT’s James E. Booth Hall Gallery (1 Lomb Memorial Drive). A reception with live music by Lake Effect, light hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and cash bar will be held 5:30-7 p.m., followed by an art drawing with emcee Norma Holland, WHAM-TV news anchor. Each ticket-holder who attends the Gallery r benefit will leave with a beautiful work of art donated by RIT friends, students, alumni, and faculty. Tickets are $100, and will go directly toward assisting RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences and its plans to build a new facility for Gallery r in the Neighborhood of the Arts. Each ticket admits two people and is good for one piece of artwork. For information, call 475-5154 or e-mail rbenefit@rit.edu; to preview the artwork, go to galleryr.cias. rit.edu/benefit. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Exhibition.” Tue-Thu 1-4 p.m., Fri-Sat 1-8 p.m. 389-5073, naz.edu. Nazareth College Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge 4245 East Ave. Through Apr 22: “Toscana Toscana”, photography by George Wallace. Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 389-2469, casa@naz.edu. Nazareth College Colacino Gallery 4245 East Ave. Through Apr 2: “Saturday Art for Children and Teens.” Tue-Sat noon-5 p.m. 389-2532, naz.edu. NTID Dyer Arts Center 52 Lomb Memorial Dr. Through Apr 23: “Pamela Witcher, 2001-2011, A Retrospective,” “Gary Mayers, Sculpture,” and “Bernard Bragg, A Personal Collection of Memorabilia.” Mon-Thu 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 1-3:30 p.m. 475-6884, ntid.rit.edu/dyerarts. Oxford Gallery 267 Oxford St. Through Apr 9: “Anticipating Spring,” group exhibition. Tue-Fri Noon-5 p.m; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 271-5885, oxfordgallery.com. Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery 71 S Main St, Canandaigua. Through Apr 30: 6th Annual Studio II Faculty/Student Exhibit. MonTue 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-8 pm.; Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 12:30-4 p.m. 394-0030, prrgallery.com. Penfield Arts Center repARTee Gallery 2131 Five Mile Line Rd. Through Mar 25: “Thaw: Before the Flow.” Wed-Sat 1-5 p.m. 5865192, penfieldartscenter.com.
Pieters Family Life Center Café 1900 E. Henrietta Rd. Through Mar 29: Steven and Robert Tyron. Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 6:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. 487-3500, heritagechristianservices.org. Record Archive 33 1/3 Rockwood St. Through Mar 31: “A Mess of New Paintings” by Richard F. Storms. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. alayna@ recordarchive.com. Renaissance Art Gallery 74 St. Paul St. Through Mar 26: Taylor Woolwine. Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 423-8235, rochesterrenaissanceartgallery.com. Roberts Wesleyan B.T. Roberts Memorial Hall Art Gallery 2265 Westside Dr. Through May 16: “Kathleen Nicastro: Painting Spiritual Geometry.” Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Roberts.edu. Roberts Wesleyan Davison Gallery 2265 Westside Drive. Through Mar 28: “THAW: Painting Confluence & Influence,” featuring Dave Berry, Immanuele Cacciatore, Aaron Gosser, Janet McKenzie, Kathleen Nicastro, and Rachael Van Dyke. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 1-4 p.m. Roberts.edu Rochester Regional Community Design Center Hungerford Complex/E. Main Business Park. Door 3B. Through Jun 3: “Build it Right and They Will Come.” Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 271-0520, rrcdc.com. Roz Steiner Art Gallery 1 College Rd., Batavia. Through Apr 5:
GCC Fine Arts Student Show. Call for hours. 343-0055 x6448, genesee.edu. Rush Rhees Library Rare Books and Special Collections University of Rochester River Campus, Rush Rhees Library, Wilson Blvd. Through Apr 6: “The Theatres of Memory: New Perspective on Edward Curtis’ The North American Indian.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 475-6766. The Shoe Factory Co-op 250 N. Goodman St., Studio 212. Through Mar 26: “A Lynn Tate Retrospective.” Wed-Sat 12-5 p.m. studio212@shoefactoryarts. com, shoefactoryarts.com SPAS Gallery Rochester Institute of Technology, Gannett Bldg, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. Through Apr 7: “Automobiles: Photographs by Michael Furman.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 475-2616, rit.edu The Strong National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square. Through May 22: “Whimsical Art Trail” with Gary Carlson, Meredith Schreiber, and Raphaela McCormack. Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. 263-2700, thestrong. org. $10-12. SUNY Geneseo Lederer Gallery 1 College Circle, Brodie Hall. Mar 30-Apr 9: “Annual Juried Student Art Show.” Mon-Thu 12:30-3:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 12:305:30 p.m. 243-6785. SUNY Geneseo Lockhart Gallery McClellan House, 26 Main St., Geneseo. Through May 5: “Paolo Fidanza and the Reproductive Print.” Mon-Thu 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat 12:30-5:30 p.m. geneseo.edu. Tower Fine Arts Center @ SUNY Brockport 180 Holley St. Through Apr 1: “E. E. Cummings: Painter and Poet.” Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 395-ARTS, brockport.edu. Visual Studies Workshop 31 Prince St. Through Mar 27: “Shedding Light” by Pamela Vander Zwan. Thu 5-8 p.m., Fri-Sun noon-5 p.m. 442-8676, vsw.org. West Side Gallery SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St., Brockport. Mar 23-Apr 8: “Divination of Bones,” Ceramic Installation by Natalie Thompson. Mon-Fri 5-7 p.m. 395-ARTS, brockport.edu. Williams Gallery 220 S Winton Rd. Through Apr 4: “Something Old, Something New” by Arena Art Group. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 2719070, rochesterunitarian.org. [ CALL FOR ARTWORK ] 360|365 Shorts Contest Announces Theme: “Mini Musical.” Deadline March 31. For more information, visit film360365.com or call 279-8307. 63rd Annual Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition. Deadline March 31. Seeking entries from regional artists for major juried exhibition opening July 24 at Memorial Art Gallery. Apply at mag.rochester.edu/rochesterfinger-lakes/. America at Play: Play Stories Video Contest. Deadline Mar 31, midnight. Contribute to a major new exhibition and the National Museum of Play at The
Strong. Submit a two-minute video showcasing your fondest memories of playing with friends. For details, visit thestrong.org. Call for Applications for 55th Clothesline Festival. Deadline March 25. Festival to be held September 10-11 at Memorial Art Gallery. Apply online at clothesline.rochester.edu. “Hawks and Doves: Perspectives on America and the World in Conflict” call for submissions. The Shoe Factory Art Co-op is accepting submissions through March 25 for this April 1-30 exhibition. Next will be “Earthly Delights: The Art of the Garden,” deadline May 27 for the June 8-30 exhibition. For more information, visit shoefactoryarts.com.
Art Events [ Wednesday, March 23 ] Lee Hoag: Artist Talk, Film Screening, Closing Party. FourWalls Art Gallery, 179 Atlantic Ave. 442-7824, fourwallsartgallery@gmail.com. 6-9 p.m. Free. Artist will discuss his sculptures and video painting and screen the short film “AmorphiaA.” [ Thursday, March 24 ] Chili Art Group meeting. Chili Senior Center, 3235 Chili Ave. Mary Ellen Davie, 352-3923. Meeting 7 p.m. Free. Guest artist Tony Dugan will present his work as a painter/printer, and the use of “Duoprint” process. Guests are welcome. Gallery r Benefit Auction. Rochester Institute of Technology, James E. Booth Hall Gallery, Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-5154, rbenefit@rit.edu, galleryr.cias.rit.edu/benefit. 5:309 p.m. $100, RSVP. Live music, desserts & drinks, art drawing with emcee Norma Holland. [ Thursday, March 24Friday, March 25 ] Sketchbook Project. Monroe Community College-Mercer Gallery, 1000 E Henrietta Rd. 292-2021, monroecc.edu/go/ mercer. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Thousands of sketchbooks exhibited from national tour. [ Friday, March 25 ] “Wine and Spirit” Exhibition Tours. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900, mag. rochester.edu. 2 p.m. Included with gallery admission: $5-10. Watercolor Class with Peggy Martinez. A Different Path Gallery, 27 Market St., Brockport. kwestonarts@gmail.com. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $120, 5 week class. [ Sunday, March 27 ] Demonstration of Asian Brush Painting & Calligraphy. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. jmathis14526@ yahoo.com, penfieldlibrary.org. 2:30-4 p.m. Free. With artist Dr. Alice W. Chen. [ Monday, March 28 ] Local Visionaries: Artists Unplugged. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. localvisionaries. weebly.com. Sign up at 6:30 p.m. Free. Networking social, artist show and tell.
Comedy [ Thursday, March 24Saturday, March 26 ] Joey Diaz. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580. 671-9080, thecomedyclub.us. Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 7:30 & 10 p.m. $9. [ Friday, March 25 ] 3 Guys Walk Into A Bar Presents: Comedy, Of The Stand-Up Variety. Boulder Coffee Co-South Wedge, 100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco. com/. 8-10 p.m. $5. Transgendered Comedian Ian Harvie. Univeristy of Rochester,Hubbell Auditorium, Hutchison Hall, River Campus. 275-5911, urochestertickets. com. 8 p.m. $5-10. [ Saturday, March 26 ] Village Idiots Improv Comedy “Director’s Cut.” Village Idiots Comedy Improv, 274 N Goodman St, VIP Studio D312. vip@ improvVIP.com, improvVIP.com. 8 p.m. $8. [ Wednesday, March 30 ] Improv Plate. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990, johnnysirishpub.com. 7-10 p.m. Free.
Dance Events [ Thursday, March 24Saturday, March 26 ] DANCE/Strasser. Rose L. Strasser Studio, Hartwell Hall, Kenyon St., Brockport. 395-2787, brockport. edu/finearts. 7:30 p.m. $10-15. [ Friday, March 25 ] Talks with Garth. Garth Fagan Dance Studios, 50 Chestnut St. 454-3260, info@ garthfagandance.org. 8 p.m. $15-$40. Garth Fagan and Quincy Troupe discuss the ways in which the written word has shaped their work as artists. Technical Grounds Dance Competition. Rochester Institute of Technology: Clark Gym. Technicalgrounds@gmail.com. Doors 6 p.m., event at 7:30 p.m. $1-5, free to RIT students. [ Saturday, March 26 ] Luma Theater. SUNY GeneseoWadsworth Auditorium, Holcomb 203, Geneseo. 245-5873, geneseo.edu/limelightandaccents. 8 p.m. $8-16.
Dance Participation [ Saturday, March 26 ] 3rd Annual Ballroom Dance & Benefit for CURE Childhood Cancer Association. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. 473-0180, curekidscancer.com. 7-11 p.m. $19 advance, $25 door. Ballroom Sampler. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 2714930, tangocafedance.com. 4:15 p.m. $60, registration required. Learn the basics of Foxtrot, Tango, Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz, and Rumba. [ Sunday, March 27 ] ComeOutDancin’. Friends Meeting House, 84 Scio St. comeoutdancin@yahoo.com. 3:30-5:30 p.m. $5. Inikori Dance Studio’s Latin Dance Social. Inikori Dance Studio,
COMEDY/SPECIAL EVENT | Ian Harvie/Monte Carlo Pride Fundraiser
The best comedians are known for their unique perspectives, which allow them to spot and poke fun at the idiosyncrasies found throughout human culture. One of the first openly transgendered comics, Ian Harvie (pictured) focuses his sharp wit on both age-old and modern culture subjects of love, families, adolescence, substance abuse, and gender identification. The University of Rochester Pride Network will host Harvie Friday, March 25, at 8 p.m. in the Hubbell Auditorium in Hutchinson Hall on the UR River Campus. Tickets cost $5$10 and can be purchased at the Common Market in Wilson Commons, Equal Grounds (750 South Ave.), OUTlandish (274 N. Goodman St.), or online at urochestertickets.com. For more information, contact Melissa Greco Lopes at mgrecolo@ur.rochester.edu. Though Rochester Pride events don’t take place until July, fundraising efforts are underway to make 2011 a year to remember. You can help out and have fun this Sunday, March 27, at 140 Alex Bar & Grill (140 Alexander St.) at the “March into Pride Monte Carlo Style” event, taking place 4-7 p.m. Ten bucks gets you $20K “dollars” to play in casino-style games, and the possibility of winning some great prizes. For more information, visit gayalliance.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY 1100 University Ave. 271-6840, frontdesk@inikoridance.com. Lesson 615-7 p.m., dance 7-9 p.m. $5, $20 with lesson. [ Tuesday, March 29 ] Stardust Ballroom Dance Series: Len Hawley. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. cityofrochester.gov/edgerton. 7:30 p.m. $1.50-3. [ Wednesday, March 30 ] Ballroom & Line Dance instruction by Ballroom Classics Etc. LegacyClover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000 x106, nuffindell@ legacycloverblossom.com. 11 a.m.-noon. Free.
Kids Events [ Wednesday, March 23Friday, March 25 ] Nobody Likes Mordacious (And that’s the Way He Likes It). Genesee Center for the Arts, SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle Dr., Geneseo. 345-6814, boxoffice@genesee.edu. WedThu 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m. $3-8. [ Thursday, March 24 ] Very Fairy Storytime. Irondequoit Public Library-Pauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 336-6062. 2 p.m. Free. Ages 2-6. Story, craft, and display. [ Friday, March 25 ] Kids’ Kitchen: Fun with Cookie Making. Tops Cooking School,
3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 6-8 p.m. $15, register. Ages 8-12. Peter Rabbit Visits PJ Storytime. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020, barnesandnoble.com. 7 p.m. Free. Wear PJs. Sprout’s Morning out Movement and Music Class. Best Foot Forward, Eastview Mall, Victor. 398-0220, bestfootforwardkids. com. 11-11:45 a.m. $8/class, register. For parents and babies ages 8-24 months. [ Saturday, March 26 ] A Special Event featuring Kanani, American Girl of the Year 2011. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridge. com. 11 a.m. $10, registration required. Activities, crafts and a doll drawing. For ages 7+. Autism Council of Rochester Soccer Camp. Al Sigl Center Gym, 1000 Elmwood Ave. 4131681, info@theautismcouncil. com. 10-11:00 a.m. $35 per family, scholarships available, register. Family Friendly Drama Series: Susan B Anthony. Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd. 4288214. 1-2 p.m. Free. Kids’ Kitchen: Baby Animals Celebration. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 10 a.m.-noon. $12, register. Ages 4-7. continues on page 26 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 25
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take out their pens — it’s the richest place to mine a story. Personally, I am drawn to gray areas because I want to understand other people and their motivations. I try to see things from everyone’s point of view — the victim and the killer. Also, I grew up in Salem, Massachusetts, where it is Halloween 365 days a year, so I am pretty comfortable with the dark side, the strange, and the unexpected.” Though “The Good Thief” is the product of careful research and drawing on many inspirations, Tinti has also compared her process to using a divining rod and allowing the unforeseen to surface. “There were many surprises along the way,” she says, “one of the largest was discovering who Benjamin Nab really was, also figuring out who the chimney dwarf belonged to. He just appeared in a scene one day, and it took me a long while to understand how he fit into the story.” Author Hannah Tinti (pictured) will visit Rochester this week for several events related to her book “The Good Thief,” this year’s choice for “If All of Rochester Read the Same Book.” photo provided
Heart of steal “The Good Thief ” By Hannah Tinti If All of Rochester Read the Same Book Many events at various venues 473-2590, wab.org [ LITERATURE ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Captivating storyteller Hannah Tinti lends some simple advice to aspiring fiction writers: “write something that you would want to read.” That’s exactly what she did in creating her 2008 award-winning first novel, “The Good Thief,” an imaginative adventure story set in the underbelly of Industrial-era New England. Tinti’s novel is the focus of this season’s “If All of Rochester Read the Same Book” community read presented by Writers & Books, which will culminate in the author’s visit to Rochester March 23-26. The novel tells the story of Ren, a 12-year-old boy raised at St. Anthony’s Orphanage, who was abandoned there as an infant mysteriously missing one hand. Tinti packs a lot of story into each paragraph, weaving a tale that unravels, onion-like, as readers dig in. We follow Ren from the day a young man with a marvelous tale arrives and claims to be his long-lost brother, through adventure after dangerous adventure with a host of unlikely allies, until we ultimately arrive at the truth about Ren’s origins. In preparation for Tinti’s visit to Rochester this month, I spoke with both the author and Karen VanMeenan, director of special projects at Writers & Books. 26 City march 23-29, 2011
“We are always looking for books that address real-life issues (historical and contemporary) that foster discussion in the community,” says VanMeenan, of the popular “If All of Rochester” program, now in its 11th year. Besides spinning such a consuming journey-story that is truly difficult to set aside, “The Good Thief” contains numerous issues “such as the meaning of family, faith, and religion, the development of modern medical science, how 19th-century industrial society changed American culture,” she says. When Tinti began writing “The Good Thief,”
she wanted to write about resurrection men — grave-robbers who steal bodies and sell them to medical schools. “Before long I understood that the concept of resurrection and spiritual rebirth was really what I was trying to explore,” she says. One of the characters, Benjamin Nab, constantly “re-creates himself through storytelling, and he teaches Ren, the hero of the book, to do it as well,” she says. “I believe people are always re-making themselves in this way, every time they recount a story — we change facts or emphasize certain parts of the tale in order to influence the listener’s opinion. Re-tell a story enough times, or with enough detail or conviction, and you can alter the truth.” Besides truth bending, Tinti exercises an expert handling of all manner of morally ambiguous characters, including thieves, graverobbers, and hitmen who commit reprehensible acts — souls who have found themselves in survival mode, and who manage to retain our empathy. “Whenever a situation becomes morally ambiguous,” the author says, “writers
Ultimately, the tale centers around the deep
need for family, and the reality that family is often found in unexpected places. “When the story begins, Ren imagines what his mother and father will be like, but he learns by the end of the book that real people are much more complicated, and that you can make a family out of friends. It’s about surrounding yourself with people who care, and finding what fits,” Tinti says. This universal topic makes the novel a perfect choice for a community read. “Discussing literature deepens and enhances the experience, bringing what can otherwise be such a solitary exercise into a more public forum,” says VanMeenan, “where different views and opinions can be aired and shared. This strengthens community bonds as we share the experience of reading and in the process our own lives.” But such a novel can also open doors for communication in even more crucial ways. “Recently I visited a high school class that had read ‘The Good Thief,’” Tinti says. “One of the students told me that his mother had died, and that this was the first book he’d ever read that captured what it felt like to lose someone, and he thanked me for writing it. He said it made him feel less alone. Afterward, his teacher told me that it was the first time she’d ever heard the student talk about his loss. It meant a great deal to me to know that ‘The Good Thief’ made this boy feel that someone out there understood what he was going through.” Tinti is about halfway through a new novel, she says, and is also working on a comic book. She will visit Rochester to speak at different locations March 23-26 (for a schedule of events, visit wab.org). “I’m very excited to come to Rochester and meet everyone,” Tinti says. “I’ll be answering questions, talking about the inspiration behind the book, and giving an idea of what my writing process is like. Audiences can expect slide-shows, readings, even a song or two!”
Little Buddies Series: “The Neverending Story.” Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 285-0400, thelittle. org. 10 a.m. $5. Peter Rabbit Visits Storytime. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 227-4020, barnesandnoble.com. 11 a.m. Free. Roc Stars Talent Show Series: Dancers. Thomas P. Ryan Community Center, 530 Webster Ave. 428-7294, cityofrochester. gov/recreationcenters. 5-9 p.m. $3-5, register. TYKEs “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” 461-2000 x235, tykestheatre.org. 2 p.m. $14. Performance on April 2 is interpreted for the hearing impaired. [ Saturday, March 26Sunday, March 27 ] Adventure Weekend: Small Wonders, Big Impact. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 2711880, rmsc.org. 12-4 p.m. Included with museum admission $10-12. In Another Galaxy Weekend. Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Sq. 263-2700, museumofplay.org. Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. Included with museum admission $9-11. Meet actors from the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion and pose for pictures with your favorite sci-fi characters. [ Sunday, March 27 ] Spring Break Craft: Make a Sailor’s Knot Bracelet. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. 1:30 p.m. Free, register. Grades 6-12, includes snack. [ Monday, March 28 ] Open Mic Night: A Forum for Artistic Expression. Thomas Ryan Community Center, 530 Webster Ave. 428-7828. 7-9 p.m. Free, registration required. Open to city youth ages 12+ who are singers, dancers, comics, writers, or poets. Readers Theater for Teens. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. jmathis14526@yahoo. com, penfieldlibrary.org. 4-5:30 p.m. Free, registration required. Grades 6-12. [ Tuesday, March 29 ] Junior Friends of the Library. Chili Library, 3333 Chili Ave. 889-2200 x 321, chililibrary.org. 6-7 p.m. Free. Grades 6-12. [ Wednesday, March 30 ] Preschool Classes: F is for Fun Finger Foods. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 6635449, topsmarkets.com. 1-2:30 p.m. $12, register. Queer Youth Sexual Health Discussion Group. GAGV Youth Center, Auditorium Theater, 875 East Main St. 544-8640, jessc@ gagv.us, 210-4192, elibey@ acRochester.org. 5-6 p.m. Free. Ages 13-23 only. Q&A session with Erik Libey from AIDS Care. Young Modern Ballet Performance. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave. 442-5988, elizabethclarkdance.com. 5:30-6:55 p.m. Single class $13.
Lectures [ Wednesday, March 23 ] “Lily, A Musical Portrait.” Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 738-
5995, empirestatelyrictheatre. org. 7:15 p.m. Free/performance; $25/Gilded Age reception. A pre-concert talk with Rochester composers Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs as well as literary expert, Jill Karn. “The History of Rochester’s Ukrainian Community” with Wolodymyr Pylyshenko. Golisano Academic Center, room 325, Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. Dr. Olena Prokopvych 3892495, oprokop5@naz.edu. 4-5 p.m. Free. A Women’s History Month Keynote: Modhumita Roy: The Lady Vanishes: Motherhood & Reproductive Labor in the Age of Globalization. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. selliot2@mail.naz.edu. 5-7 p.m. Free. Alzheimer’s Association Care Partner Education: “Caregiving 103: Honor My Decisions: Making Plans.” The Summit at Brighton, Multi-Purpose room, 2000 Summit Circle Dr. 7605400, alz.org/rochesterny. 6:308:30 p.m. Free, register. Information Night for Homeschool Waldorf Classes. Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 S. Winton Rd. info@ lilacchildrensgarden.org. 78:30 p.m. Free. Information on Lilac Children’s Garden classes for 2011-12 school year. Lilacchildrensgarden.org. Reshaping Rochester: Special Luncheon Presentation The Three Planners: Rochester “An Unfinished Symphony. Inn on Broadway, 26 Broadway, Rochester. 271-0520, rrcdc.org. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $35 by reservation only. Mr. George Dark, Partner at Urban Strategies, Inc., Mr. Jonathan Lane, Principal at ICON architecture, inc., and Mr. Benjamin Wauford, Principal at Cooper Carry. [ Thursday, March 24 ] “Dante’s Politics in Hell” by Joseph R. Fornieri. Rochester Institute of Technology, Bldg. 86, Room 1120, Lomb Memorial Dr. rit.edu/cla/vivaitalia. 10 a.m. Free. “From Businessperson to Author: Putting Experience into Writing” with Angella Luyk. The Renaissance, 2500 East Avenue, Card Room. information@awcrochester.org. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15-20, RSVP. “New Directions in Aboriginal Canadian Experimental Video” by Kristin Dowell. University of Rochester-Rush Rhees Library, Library Rd. rochester.edu/college/ humanities. 4 p.m. Free. Alzheimer’s Association Care Partner Education: “Health, Wellness, and You.” Clare Bridge of Perinton, 159 Sully’s Trail, Pittsford. 760-5400, alz. org/rochesterny. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free, register. Architecture and Historic Preservation in Wheatland & Scottsville. Scottsville Free Library, 28 Main St., Scottsville. 889-2023. 7 p.m. Free. Presented by Cynthia Howk. Envisioning and Shaping the Church to Come: Virgilio P. Elizondo. Nazareth CollegeShults Center, 4245 East Ave. 389-2728, naz.edu. 7 p.m. Free. “World Church, Local Church: Grace, Blessing, Challenge.”
KIDS | Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Usually, we’d think of a dude with 30 cats and dogs (along with a few ferrets, white rats, and trained doves) as being a prime candidate for the show “Animal Hoarders.” But Gregory Popovich, the man behind the World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, is an entertainer with a big, gushy heart. His family-oriented show blends European-style clowning with juggling and balancing acts, and includes the talents of his impressive performing pets. And the super-squishy heartwarming element is that each of the show’s 15 cats and 15 dogs were strays rescued from shelters. Awwww! “I have nicknamed my show ‘A Second Chance’ because that is what my cats and dogs have been given, a second chance at life,” says Popovich in the Nazareth press release. “The main idea of my show, and of this tour, is to raise awareness in our society about homeless pets.” The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater will visit Nazareth College Arts Center (4245 East Ave.) on Friday, March 25, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25-$55, and may be purchased at the Arts Center box office, or by calling 3892170. Box office hours are Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Or you can visit boxoffice.naz.edu. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Farida Jalazai, PhD: “Women, Presidents and Prime Ministers: A Global Perspective and Implications for Democracy.” SUNY Brockport, 350 New Campus Drive, Edwards Hall, Room 100. sjurek@brockport. edu. 7 p.m. Free. Light Works! Presents Spiritual Essence of Plants with Jeremy Bechelli. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Lightworks@ frontier.com, meetup.com/lightworks. 6:30 p.m. networking, 7p.m. presentation. $5. Jeremy Bechelli owner of Phytognosis, a 100% natural products company, will explain Phytognosis. Sonia Nieto “Finding Joy in Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds: Reflections from Teachers.” Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. 389-2958, naz.edu. 4:30-5:45 p.m. Free. [ Friday, March 25 ] Envisioning and Shaping the Church to Come: Virgilio P. Elizondo. Golisano Academic Center, room 38, Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. 3892728, naz.edu. 1:30 p.m. Free. “If Jesus Had Been Born in San Antonio.” [ Saturday, March 26 ] MSF Safety Refresher Seminars. Country Rode Motowerks, 286 Macedon Ctr. Rd (Rt. 31F), Fairport. 421-0480, countryrode. com. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free. [ Monday, March 28 ] “In the Land of the Head Hunters” by Aaron Glass. University of
Rochester-Rush Rhees Library, Library Rd. rochester.edu/college/ humanities. 4-6 p.m. Free. Alzheimer’s Association Care Partner Education: “Caregiving: Communication & Roles and Responsibilities.” Faith Lutheran Church, 2575 Browncroft Blvd., Penfield. 760-5400, alz. org/rochesterny. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free, register. [ Tuesday, March 29 ] How Cultural Jews, Secular Jews, and Humanistic Jews Celebrate Pesach. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 3293305. 1 & 7 p.m. Free. “The Women of Seward House,” by Jennifer Haines. Geneva Historical Society Museum, 543 South Main St., Geneva. 315-789-5151, info@ genevahistoricalsociety.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ Wednesday, March 30 ] APICS Professional Development Meeting. Monroe Community College-Forum/Flynn/Fine Arts Building, 1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY. 244-3413. 5:306 p.m. Registration and Dinner, 6-7:30 p.m. presentation and Q&A. $20-$30, students: $10. APICS presents Rich Gizzi, Program Manager at High Tech Rochester, as he discusses resources available from different levels of government, such as grant programs and various types of assistance; as well as opportunities to do business with the government at the federal, state, and local levels. continues on page 28
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SPECIAL EVENTS | Local Food Events
Ever a primary interest, the subject of food has been receiving more attention recently, due to a renewed concern with supporting locally sourced, good food, as well as our cultural aspirations to make consumption as delicious and unique an experience as possible. This week, two events reflect these very topics; with an opportunity to join local CSAs or learn more about prepared-food culture. In efforts to expand academic opportunity and globalize the curriculum, RIT’s College of Liberal Arts and the College of Applied Science and Technology is exploring the development of cuisine studies at RIT. Kicking off conversation about the study of food, drink, and culture, with a focus on how technology has changed the game, the first annual Conable Conference: Cuisine, Technology & Development, will take place from Thursday, March 24, to Saturday, March 26. A welcome reception will take place Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge on RIT’s campus (1 Lomb Memorial Drive). Talks by guest lecturers and panel discussions will take place Friday 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m., also in the Fireside Lounge. The conference is free to RIT students, $20 for RIT faculty, staff, and alum, and $25 for the general public. Box lunches are available for an additional $25. Registration is required; for more information and a complete schedule of events, visit rit.edu/cla/conable. On Saturday, March 26, 1-4 p.m., Physikos (at the Village Gate 302 N. Goodman St., #E201) will host a free NOFA-NY CSA Fair, at which you can meet your local farmers and learn about the diverse range of community-supported agriculture shares available to us. Workshops and kids’ activities will showcase the many benefits of joining a CSA. For more information, call 271-1979, or email kristina@nofany.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Lectures Life Story of a Musician: Dorak Adamek. Legacy-Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000, legacyrochester. com. 3 p.m. Free. Lived Realities of Mayan Culture: Leveraging Gender Equality and Social Change through Education. SUNY Brockport-Hartwell Hall, Utica St, Brockport. 395-2269, brockport.edu/adp/pdss. html. 6 p.m. Free. Lecture by Randall Shea, an Brockport alum who has become involved in human rights advocacy in Nicaragua, Southern Mexico and Guatemala. Professional Development Meeting. Monroe Community College-Forum/Flynn/Fine Arts Building, 1000 E Henrietta Rd. 244-3413. 5:30-6 p.m. Registration Dinner, 6-7:30 p.m. Presentation and Q&A. Members: $10-30, register. Rich 28 City march 23-29, 2011
Gizzi, Program Manager at High Tech Rochester, will discuss the resources available from different levels of government. Science on the Edge Lecture: “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Why Size Matters.” Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 7:30 p.m. $8-15. The Ashkenazi Connection: You and Breast Cancer. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 461-2000 x214, jccrochester.org. 7 p.m. Free, register. Using Uncommon Sense to Build Better Blogger Relationships. Mario’s Via Abruzzi, 2740 Monroe Ave. prsarochester. org. 12-1:30 p.m. $20-25, registration required. Panel discussion will explore these differences and challenges; it will include bloggers and PR practitioners charged with blogger engagement.
[ Wednesday, March 23 ] 2000 Word Club. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 5866020. 7 p.m. Free. Book Discussion: An Afternoon with Author Hannah Tinti. Nazareth College-Shults Center, 4245 East Ave. 389-2614, nerdman0@naz. edu, wab.org. 4 p.m. Free. Book Group: Titles over Tea. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020, barnesandnoble.com. 7 p.m. Free. Please call store to confirm events. Book Reading: An Afternoon with Hannah Tinti: Reading and Q&A. Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. 389-2614. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Book Reading: An Evening with Hannah Tinti: Reading and Q&A. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 340-8720, penfieldlibrary.org. 7-9:30 p.m. Free, registration required. [ Thursday, March 24 ] Book Discussion: “The Good Thief” by Hannah Tinti. Rush Public Library, 5977 E. Henrietta Rd., Rush. 533-1370. 7-9 p.m. Free, register. Book Discussion: Presentation by Hannah Tinti: “The Writer/Editor Relationship.” Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590, wab.org. 7-9 p.m. $6-8. Open Mic: Pure Kona: Bob Carroll. Flying Squirrel, 285 Clarissa St. flyingsquirrel.rocus. org. 8-11 p.m. Free. Poetry Reading: Japan Relief Poetry Fundraiser. Java’s Cafe, 16 Gibbs St. 232-4820, javascafe.com. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 donation suggested. All proceeds will go to the International Red Cross. Ying Quartet Violinist Ayano Ninomya will play a solo. [ Friday, March 25 ] Free Speech Fridays. LJ’s Family Restaurant, 360 Thurston Rd. 464-8947. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Garth Fagan and Quincy Troupe Discuss Dance and Literature. Garth Fagan Dance Studios, 50 Chestnut St., 3rd & 4th Floor. 454-3260, info@ garthfagandance.org. 8 p.m. $15-40, registration required. Sharing excerpts of their poetry and discussing the inspiration behind their work. They will also analyze the challenge of how literature is transformed into movement and emotion for the dancers, then choreography, and, finally, a live performance. Book Discussion: A Novel Evening with Hannah Tinti. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590, wab.org. 5:30-7 p.m. $15-20, register. Book Discussion: On-Stage Interview and Book Signing with Hannah Tinti. Warshof Conference Center, Monroe Community College, 1000 East Henrietta Rd. 292-2534, monroecctickets.com. 12-1:30 p.m. Free, register. Book Signing: An Afternoon with Hannah Tinti: Reading and Q&A. Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. 770-1956, greeves@seniorsfirst. com. 3-4:30 p.m. Free, register. Writing Class: Word Crafters Writer’s Group. Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd. 4288304. 10 a.m. Free.
[ Saturday, March 26 ] Book Signing: Larry Ann Evans “A Jail Among Us: The Wayne County Jail on Butternut Street, 18561960.” Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rt 31, Macedon. 315-946-4943, waynehistory.org. 2 p.m. Free. Writing Class: Master Class for Writers with Hannah Tinti. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 4732590, wab.org. 10-11:30 a.m. $30-35, registration required. [ Sunday, March 27 ] Book Discussion: Books and Bagels. Temple Emanu-El, 2956 St Paul Blvd. 248-0509. 10 a.m. Free. Book Reading: “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rt 31, Macedon. 474-4116, books_etc@yahoo. com. 4-5:50 p.m. Free. Poetry Reading: Flying Squirrel Poetry Series: The Women of CSWA Open Reading. Flying Squirrel, 285 Clarissa St. 4425432, flyingsquirrel.rocus.org. 5-8 p.m. Donation based. [ Monday, March 28 ] Book Discussion: “The Good Thief” by Hannah Tinti. Wadsworth Library, 24 Center St., Geneseo. 243-0440. 7-8 p.m. Free. Book Group: Mystery Book Group: “An Expert in Murder” by Nicola Upson. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020. 7-8 p.m. Free. Writing Class: Writers Workshop. Barnes & Noble Webster, 1070 Ridge Rd, Webster. karina.churchill@ yahoo.com, meetup.com/ websterwriters/. 6-8 p.m. None. [ Tuesday, March 29 ] National Association of Women Business Owners Book Group. Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St, Pittsford. 248-6275. 5:30 p.m. Free. Book Discussion: Books Sandwiched-In. Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library, 114 Sounth Ave. 428-8350, libraryweb.com. 12:12-12:52 p.m. Free. “Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition” by Daniel Okrent, reviewed by Sherman F. Levy, Esq. Poetry Reading: Spoken Word Poetry Slam & Open Mic. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 2714930. Sign Ups begin at 6:45 p.m. Event starts at 8 p.m. Free. 389 Gregory St. Writing Class: WNY Word Weavers. Monroe Community College (Parking Lot F) Building 12, Room 132. wnywordweavers@ gmail.com. Second Tuesday Each Month from 6:30-9 PM. Free. A Christian writer’s critique group. Request writing sample guidelines at wnywordweavers@gmail.com. [ Wednesday, March 30 ] Book Discussion: “The Good Thief” by Hannah Tinti. Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave., Shortsville. 2893559. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Book Group: New Graphic Novel Club First Meeting. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridge. com. 6:30 p.m. Free. Book Group: Titles Over Tea: “The Imperfectionists” by Tom Rachman. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center
SPECIAL EVENT | Art of the Cocktail
Having a few classic and a few unique adult drink recipes up your sleeve is an easy and handy way to benefit your social life. If picking your poison has you at a loss, attend The Art of the Cocktail at Artisan Works (565 Blossom Road) next week and learn something new while you support an important cause. I mean, besides intoxicating your friends with your skills. An afternoon seminar, “International Trends in the Craft Cocktail Movement,” will take place 12:30-3 p.m., during which three internationally renowned master mixologists — Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, Simon Ford, and Allen Katz — will share their secrets with professional bartenders from all over Western New York State. Tickets are $30 at the door, or $25 in advance, and sign-in begins at noon. On Tuesday, March 29, 7-10 p.m. meet and greet the honored drink concoctors while you enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres by Madeline’s Catering, taste four fantastic showcase craft cocktails, groove to tunes by DJ Sgt. Pepper, browse the collection at Artisan Works, and bid on silent auction items. Ticket are $45 at the door or at the site of the event hosts (feebrothers.com). Combination tickets for both events are $70 ($60 advance). Proceeds will benefit The Arc of Monroe County (arcmonroe.com). — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Dr. 227-4020, barnesandnoble. com. 7 p.m. Free.
Recreation [ Wednesday, March 23Thursday, March 24 ] Indoor Fitness Rowing. Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center, 2800 Clover St., Pittsford. info@ geneseerowingclub.com. Tue & Thu: 5:45-7:15 p.m., Wed: 9:3011 a.m. $20 drop in. A mandatory, one-time introductory class for new rowers is required and will be held on 3/1, 3/5, 3/29-31 & 4/2. [ Friday, March 25 ] Kayak Intro 4. Thomas Pool, 800 Five Mile Line Rd, Webster. 3283960, geneseewaterways.org. 6-8 p.m. $85, register. Ages 10+. [ Saturday, March 26 ] GVHC Pittsford Triangle Hike. Meet at Pittsford Plaza, Barnes & Noble. Ann B. 319-5794. 10 a.m. Free. Easy 4-5 mile hike. Genesee Land Trust Work Party. Trails connecting to Ganargua Creek Meadow, Macedon. 256-2130, landprotection@ geneseelandtrust.org. 9 a.m.noon. Free. Tools required. From Rte 31 in Macedon, turn south onto Route 306 (Wayneport Road). Turn east onto Wilkinson Road. Continue to the end of the road and park near the bridge at the intersection with Victor Road. Indoor Fitness Rowing. Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center, 2800
Clover St., Pittsford. info@ geneseerowingclub.com. 7-8:30 a.m. $20 drop in. A mandatory, one-time introductory class for new rowers is required and will be held on 3/1, 3/5, 3/29-31 & 4/2. Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking. Monroe Community College Pool, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. 704-2372, kayak-adventures. org. 1-4 p.m. $75 adults, $55 students. All essentials covered, including the Eskimo Roll. Kayak Pool Practice. Thomas Pool, 800 Five Mile Line Rd, Webster. 328-3960, geneseewaterways.org. 1-3 p.m. Call for details. Rochester Birding Association: Hamlin Beach State Park. Hamlin Beach State Park, lot #1. Jerry Sullivan 288-2611. 8 a.m. Free. Extra spotting scopes would be helpful. Saturday Morning Owl Prowls. Braddock Bay Raptor Research, E. Manitou Rd., Greece. 267-5483, bbrr.org. 7:30 a.m. $20 suggested donation, register. No April 9. [ Sunday, March 27 ] GVHC Indian Hill/Thayer Hill Hike. Rte 31 behind Egypt Town Centre Plaza. Bill A. 230-8500. 10 a.m. Free. Moderate/hilly 5 mile hike. Rochester Birding Association: Durand Eastman Park and Lakeshore. Lakeshore Blvd parking area between Log Cabin and Zoo Rd.s. Greg 227-5837 and Cindy 428-7778. 8 a.m. Free.
[ Tuesday, March 29 ] Hill/Speed Workouts. Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Ave. 6973338, fleetfeetrochester.com. 6 p.m. Free. [ Tuesday, March 29Thursday, March 31 ] Indoor Fitness Rowing. Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center, 2800 Clover St., Pittsford. info@ geneseerowingclub.com. Tue & Thu: 5:45-7:15 p.m., Wed: 9:30-11 a.m. $20 drop in. A mandatory, one-time introductory class for new rowers is required and will be held on 3/1, 3/5, 3/29-31 & 4/2. [ Wednesday, March 30 ] Mighty Oaks of the Washington Grove. Washington Grove/Cobb’s Hill Park. Washgrove@gmail.com. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Learn how to recognize 10 trees and shrubs just by their form and bark. Meet at Nunda Blvd. entrance by Cobb’s Hill Drive.
Special Events [ Wednesday, March 23 ] “Wine in Ancient Times: An Historical Tasting.” New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 6-8 p.m. $40, RSVP. Overview of the Memorial Art Gallery’s “Wine & Spirit” exhibition and wine tasting. 50th Annual Interfaith Event. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. wrj@tbk.org. 11 a.m. Donation of non-perishable food items, RSVP. Speakers will
be Daan Braveman, President, Nazareth College and Dr. Muhammad Shafiq, Nazareth College professor, Islamic & Religious Studies. Community Garden MiniConvention. Fair and Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd. 334-4000, fairandexpocenter. org. 7-9 p.m. Free. Dragon Users Group. Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, Eastview Mall. 586-4550 x222, Linda@ ARtraining.com. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Join fellow Dragon software users and Dragon Product Experts. There is no cost to attend, and a light dinner and wine will be served. Highland Park Winter Farmers Market. 249 Highland Ave. highlandparkfarmers@gmail. com. 4-7 p.m. Free. Fresh, local, sustainable and organic produce, meats, honey, jams, jellies and more! Informational Session: Foster Parenting. Spiegel Community Center, 35 Lincoln Ave., Pittsford. 334-9096, monroefostercare.org. 7 p.m. Free. 21+. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester Preview Sessions for Potential Tutors. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, 1600 South Ave. 4733030, literacyrochester.org. 5:30 p.m. Free. Movie Night. The Living Room Cafe, 1118 Monroe Ave. 4130833. 8 p.m. Free. RAPIER SLICES Open Mic. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 802-4660. 7:30-11 p.m. $3-5. 18+ with proper ID.
Rochester Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Rundel Auditorium, Central Library, 115 South Ave. 428-8046, libraryweb. org. 9 a.m. Free. Screening: “Nights of Cabiria.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $6-8. Women’s History Month Screening: “Ahead of Time.” Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 285-0400, thelittle. org. 7 p.m. $5. [ Thursday, March 24 ] “Pakistan One on One” a film by Mara Ahmed. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 232-3906, neelumfilms. com. 6:30 p.m. $10. Center for Urban Education Welcomes Nieto. Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. 3892958. 4:30-5:45 p.m. Free. Cocktail Party Cooking Class. Bryce & Doyle Showroom, 19 Jay St. 415-370-3052, kristin@ chefk2.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $50. First class in a monthly series; Enjoy food and wine while learning some great hors d’oeuvres you can easily make for your next cocktail party. Deaf Cinema in Europe: Words of Silence. Rochester Institute of Technology, Bldg. 5, Room 1300/1310, Lomb Memorial Dr. rit.edu. 5-8 p.m. Free. Preshow talks by Pam Conley and Aaron Kelstone. Film: “Plaza Suite.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $6-8.
Final Public Meeting for Downtown Parking Shuttle Study. Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library, 115 South Ave. cityofrochester.gov/circulator. 5:30 p.m. Free. Herstory: Inspiration and Film: “Who Does She Think She Is?” . University of Rochester-Wilson Commons, Wilson Blvd. 2758799, rochester.edu/SBA. 8 p.m. Free. Screenings in Gowen Room. Image Out: “FIT” and “Children of God.” Cinema Theater, 957 South Clinton Ave. imageout.org. 6 p.m. Free, first come first serve. Rochester Advertizing Federation 2011 Addy Awards & After Party. Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 E Main St. rafconnect.org. 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $65-75, students $15, register. Rochester Professional Consultants Network: Social Media Forum. Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St, Pittsford. rochesterconsultants. org. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5-8. Come with your questions about Social Media and get them answered. Live demos will be available to demonstrate some of the finer points of Social Media. This will be a traveling meeting. We’ll start off at the Pittsford Community Library and then head over to Label 7 to join the Social Media Club meetup. St. John Neumann School Open House. St. John Neumann School, 31 Empire Blvd. 288-0580, stjohnneumannschool.com. 6:30 p.m. Free. Visit the classrooms, meet the teachers and learn about the academic programs.
Tapas at the MAG. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 2768900, mag.rochester.edu. 5-8 p.m. $4. Live music, wine & beer for purchase, tapas. Tilt-A-Whirl Drag Shows with Pandora Boxx & Megan Carter. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. tiltrochester.com. Two nightly shows: 11:15 p.m. $ 12:30 a.m. $3-12. DJ & dancing. Transition to Carefree Living Seminar. Chapel Oaks Community Center, 1550 Portland Ave. 6976606, stannscommunity.com. 1-3 p.m. Free, register. WXXI’s Community Cinema Screening of “Pushing the Elephant.” WXXI, 280 State St. 258-0200, wxxi.org/ communitycinema. 7-9 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, March 24Friday, March 25 ] Annual Gender and Women’s Studies Conference at UR. University of Rochester-Rush Rhees Library, Library Rd. rochester.edu/College/WST/ events. Thu 5-7 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. With Keynote Speaker Laura Kipnis. [ Friday, March 25 ] Film: “The Dhamma Brothers.” Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. 442-8141. 2-4 p.m. Suggested Donation $5. Movie Night. The Living Room Cafe, 1118 Monroe Ave. 4130833. 8 p.m. Free. Nazareth Physical Therapy Club Spaghetti Dinner. Cafe Sorelles in Golisano Academic Center at Nazareth College, 4245 East
Ave. ptclub@mail.naz.edu. 4-8 p.m. $5-7. Win prizes; baked goods, t-shirts, and car decals that will be for sale. PittsburghMarquette Challenge to raise the most money for PT research, and all proceeds from this event will go towards this cause. Rochester Professional Consultants Network: Profile Marketing and SEO 101. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave. rochesterconsultants.org. 8-9:30 a.m. $5-8. Screening: “Marwencol.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. Fri p.m., Sun 4:30 p.m. $6-8. Taste of Success Benefit for Hillside. International Pavilion at the New York State Fairgrounds, 518 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse. 315-558-6106. 5:30-8 p.m. $40 per person, register. An evening of wine, beer, culinary delights, and live music. Proceeds from Taste of Success to Benefit Hillside WorkScholarship Connection. Toast to Spring Wine Tasting for Children Awaiting Parents. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 232-5110, info@ capbook.org. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75, registration required. What a Drag with Samantha Vega, Kyla Minx & Pauly. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. tiltrochester.com. Two shows nightly: 11:15 p.m. & 12:30 a.m. $4-12. Wine Tastings. Wine Sense, 749 Park Ave. 271-0590. 5-7 p.m. Free. continues on page 30
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Special Events [ Friday, March 25Saturday, March 26 ] Chef’s Table: The Ultimate Couple’s Class: Roast. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 6-8:30 p.m. $75 per person/$150 per couple, register. Conable Conference 2011: Cuisine, Technology & Development. Rochester Institute of Technology: Fireside Lounge. 475-2057, cassandra.shellman@ rit.edu, rit.edu/cla/conable. Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. $20-$45. Iron Chef Competition with Chef Daisy Martinez. East High School, 1801 East Main St. 256-8900, latinasunidas.org. Fri 6-9 p.m. Sat 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fri night $30, register. Sat event: demo and book signing at Irondequoit Wegmans, 525 Titus Ave. [ Saturday, March 26 ] 1st Annual CSA Fair. Physikos, Village Gate Square, 302 N. Goodman Street, 2nd fl (above Salena’s), Rochester, NY 14607. 271-1979 x505, kristina@nofany.org. 1-4 p.m. Free. Workshops, information, meet your local farmers. 90’s Laser Show. RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 9:30 p.m. $9-10. American Red Cross 1st Annual Wayne County Pizza Contest Fundraiser. Elks Lodge, 223 South Main St., Newark. 315-3313783, waynecountyredcross.org. 1 p.m. $3-5. Boy Scout Troop #262 Spaghetti Dinner. Webster Knights of Columbus Hall, 70 Barrett Dr. 265-9700. 4-7 p.m. $4-8. City Living Bus Tours. 546-7029 x10, landmarksociety.org. 2-5 p.m. Free, register. Guided by Landmark expert Cynthia Howk. March 26: West Side; April 2: East Side. GRASP’s Fabulous Vegas Night Fundraiser. Ridgemont Country Club, 3717 Ridge Road West, Greece. 234-1953, graspinc. org. 6:30-11:30 p.m. $45, register. Greece Residents Assisting Stray Pets. Maple Sugaring Weekends. Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, Naples. 374-6160, rmsc.org. Demos 10 a.m.-3 p.m., pancake meals 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission: $3, meal $7-10. Sap, Syrup, and Sugar. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford. 538-6822, gcv.org. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-8. Saturday Evening Telescope Viewing. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. Dark until 10 p.m. Free. Weather permitting; call ahead. Temple Emanu-El at the Movies: USHPIZIN. Temple Emanu-El, 2956 St Paul Blvd. 248-0509. 7 p.m. Free. The Best of Movies on a Shoestring. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 1 p.m. Free. The Village Well Discussion Series. Mocha Center, 107 Liberty Pole Way. Judith Bauman 30 City march 23-29, 2011
420-1400 x24, jbauman@ mochacenter.org. 3-5 p.m. Free. Vendor Show to benefit the MS Society. Al Sigl Center Gym, 1000 Elmwood Ave. 766-5577, michellemarcello@ yahoo.com. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted. Vendors of varied products including home good, jewelry, cosmetics, and more. Volunteer for “Mentoring Children of Promise” Training. VOAWNY Children’s Center, 214 Lake Ave., Building A. 647-1150, info@voawny. org. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Support for children who have an incarcerated parent by matching them with mature, responsible, caring adults who serve as mentors. 18+. Wine 101: New York Edition. JD Wine Cellars 1342 Eddy Rd., Macedon. 315-986-4202, winery@longacrefarms.com. 5 p.m. $50/couple. Tasting of at least 10 wines, glass, small cheese and cracker plate. [ Saturday, March 26Sunday, March 27 ] CMP Autorama ‘11. Eastview Mall, 7979 Pittsford-Victor Rd, Victor. canandaiguamotorsportspark. com. Sat 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Cayuga Lake Wine Trail “Say Cheese.” Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, Romulus. 800-684-5217, cayugawinetrail.com. Call for hours. $10-15. Receive a wineglass and wineglass lanyard at your first starting point winery and travel along the trail for an experience of wine and cheese pairings that includes scrumptious cheese recipes. Finger Lakes Camerata Concert Fundraiser. Steamboat Landing, 205 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua. 394-5986, flcc.edu. 7:30 p.m. $25, registration required. Finger Lakes Camerata in performing Broadway songs of the ‘40s and ‘50s, fundraiser for the Ontario County Arts Council as well as two choral groups based at Finger Lakes Community College, the Finger Lakes Camerata and the Finger Lakes Chorale. Gun Show. Fair and Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd. 334-4000, fairandexpocenter.org. Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $8. Children under 10 not admitted. Home and Garden Show. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St. rochesterhomebuilders. com. Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7 at the door, $6 advance. Children 12 and under admitted free. Screening: “Mamma Roma.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.com. Fri 8 p.m., Sun 7 p.m. $6-8. [ Sunday, March 27 ] ‘60’s Community Party. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 1-4 p.m. Free. Live music, games, crafts, dancing, costume contests. 19th WCA Little Theater Fundraiser. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 3286571, 19thward@19wca.org. Any time. $15, register. Want to watch a great movie and raise money
a group reading of their 10 page or less screenplays. Senior Matinee: “My Little Chickadee.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 1:30 p.m. Free to those age 60+. Trivia Night. The Old Toad, 277 Alexander St. theoldtoad.com. 9:30 p.m. Free. Trivia Night. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 140alex.com. 9 p.m. Free. SPORTS | Roc City Roller Derby
Are you ready for some Saturday-night ruckus? The lovely ladies of the Roc City Roller Derby will roll over to RIT for their first bout on campus this weekend. Don’t miss the Brick City Brawl, featuring the Midtown Maulers vs. 5-H85’s at Gordon Field House (1 Lomb Memorial Drive, RIT campus) Saturday, March 26, at 7 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.). This will be a booze-free bout, duh. Tickets are $12 ($10 advance) for the general public, $8 for RIT students, $5 for kids ages 6-12 (free to kids under 5), and suicide seats (front row) for ages 18+ are $17 ($15 advance). Reserve your spot by visiting ticketmaster.com/ venue/64, by calling 800-745-3000, or at the Gordon Field House Box Office. For more information, visit rocderby.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY for the 19th Ward Community Association, all at the same time? Buy passes for our Little Theater fundraiser, and watch a movie at any time on Sunday March 27. Angels of Mercy 4th Annual Pasta Dinner. Christ the King Parish Center, 445 Kings Highway South, Irondequoit. 730-4556, 506-6814. 1-5 p.m. $5-9. Music by Len Hawley, door prizes and raffles. Fundraiser for Mercy Ministries of America and Dress a Girl Around the World. Awaken to Oneness. Christ Church Unity, 55 Prince St. 2615392, onenessuniversity.org. 5-6 p.m. $10 suggest donation, all welcome regardless. Brighton Regional Retreat: Learning to Pray from Judaisim. Our Lady Queen of Peace, 601 Edgewood Ave. 381-4200, 473-9656. 7-8:30 p.m. Call for info, RSVP. Speaker: Rabbi Dr. Sandra Katz, Chaplain, Jewish Senior Life. March into Pride Monte Carlo Style. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. gayalliance.org. 4-7 p.m. $10. Fundraiser for Pride. Casino-style games, music, cash bar. Riesling Expert. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 2-4 p.m. $40 per person, register. Rochester Civil Rights Front Meeting. Equal Grounds Coffee House, 750 South Ave. civilrightsfront.wordpress.com, rochestercrf@gmail.com. 5 p.m. Free. Grassroots organization for LGBT equality. [ Monday, March 28 ] Brighton Regional Retreat: Learning to Pray from Islam. St. Ann Church, 1600 Mt. Hope Ave. 381-4200, 473-9656. 12-1:30 p.m. lunch & interfaith video & discussion, 7-8:30 p.m. speaker. Call for info, RSVP. Speaker: Abu Saeed Islam, Islamic Center of Rochester.
Community Ambassador Training. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N Fitzhugh St. 271-2420, abashaw@prideagenda.org. 6:30 p.m. Free. Great Decisions 2011. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 340-8720, penfieldlibrary.org. 7-8:30 p.m. $20 for briefing book, register. A discussion program that focuses on U.S. foreign policy. Mud Creek Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Informational Meeting. Perinton Presbyterian Church, 6511 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd, Fairport. 455-1260, erin.dandelion@gmail. com. 7-9 p.m. Free. Learn more about Mud Creek Farm CSA and how you can be a part of getting the freshest food ever. CSA members pick up a weekly share of vegetables right from the farm in Victor, and participate in U-Pick crops such as cherry tomatoes, flowers, and fresh herbs. NAMI Rochester Support Group Meetings. Rochester Psychiatric Center Rehab Building; 1111 Elmwood Ave. Rochester. NAMI Rochester 423-1593; info@ namirochester.org. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Facilitated separate Support groups for individuals, young adults, family members, friends, dealing with persistent mental illness. New support group offered also Spanish. Oneness Blessings. Urban Essentialz, 664 University Ave. 703-2060, urbanessentialz. com. 7-8 p.m. Love offerings appreciated, all welcome regardless. Pub Trivia. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990, johnnysirishpub.com. 7 p.m. Free. Rochester Movie Makers Member Meeting. stan@ rochestermoviemakers.org, rochestermoviemakers.org. 6 p.m. Free. Screenwriters will have
[ Monday, March 28Tuesday, March 29 ] Rated F hosts “Love Your Boobs” Breast Casting. Flying Squirrel, 285 Clarissa St. ratedfteam@gmail.com. 7-9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Partial donation to Mautner Project, lesbian breast health organization. Open to women and people of trans experience. [ Monday, March 28Friday, April 1 ] Spring with Classes at Osher at RIT Open House. Athenaeum Building, Riparian Independent Living Complex at Rivers Run, 50 Fairwood Drive, Suite 100. 292-8989, osher.rit.edu. Tue-Thu 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. If you’re age 50 or older, spring into action at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT. New participants are invited to bring a brown bag lunch, stay the day, and socialize with Osher members. [ Tuesday, March 29 ] Art of the Cocktail. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. feebrothers. com. 7-10 p.m. $40. Meet and greet three internationallyrenowned Master Mixologists, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, showcase craft cocktails, tunes by DJ, Sgt. Pepper, browse the amazing Artisan Works, bid on silent auction items. Fundraiser for ARC of Monroe County. Henrietta Public Library Quilt Club. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. For people with a basic knowledge of quilting. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester Tutor Training Workshops. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, 1600 South Ave. 473-3030, literacyrochester. org. 6-9 p.m. Free. Screening: “Kansas City Confidential.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $6-8. Try Your Luck at Good Luck: Gilda’s Club Bachelor Auction. Good Luck, 50 Anderson Ave. gcr.associateboard@gmail. com. 6 p.m. $20/presale, $25 at the door. ”Blast Back to the Eighties.” Cobblestone Arts Center, 1622 Route 332, Farmington. 3980220, cobblestoneartscenter. org. 1 p.m. Free. Nostalgic presentation: Andy Warhol style Pop Art, break dancing and songs such as “Take My Breath Away” and “When Doves Cry.” [ Wednesday, March 30 ] High-Tech Expo. Monroe Community College R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000
East Henrietta Rd. 2923725, monroecc.edu/go/ engineeringevent. 7-9 p.m. Free. Highland Park Winter Farmers Market. 249 Highland Ave. highlandparkfarmers@gmail. com. 4-7 p.m. Free. Fresh, local, sustainable and organic produce, meats, honey, jams, jellies and more! Informational Session: Foster Parenting. Gates Chili High School, 910 Wegman Rd., Gates. 3349096, monroefostercare.org. 7 p.m. Free. 21+. Movie Night. The Living Room Cafe, 1118 Monroe Ave. 4130833. 8 p.m. Free. RAPIER SLICES Open Mic. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 802-4660. 7:30-11 p.m. $3-5. 18+ with proper ID. Screening: “Double Suicide.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $6-8. The Small Business Show: 10th Annual SOHO Rochester 2011. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St. 315622-2249, sohorochester. com/exhibiting. 10:15 a.m. through afternoon. $5 or complementary ticket on web. For small businesses (companies with 30 or less employees) owners, managers, employees, entrepreneurs and executives with home offices. Women’s History Month Screening: “Made in L.A.” Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 2850400, thelittle.org. 7 p.m. $5.
Sports [ Friday, March 25 ] Rochester Amerks vs. Lake Erie Monsters. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 454-5335, amerks.com. 7:35 p.m. $14-22. [ Saturday, March 26 ] Roc City Roller Derby: Brick City Brawl. Rochester Institute of Technology-Gordon Field House, 149 Lomb Memorial Dr. rocderby.com, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com/venue/64. 7-10 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.). $5-17, kids 5 and under free. Rochester RazorSharks vs. Kentucky Bluegrass Stallions. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. razorsharks. com. 1:05 p.m. $5-25. The 7th Annual Greater Rochester Horseman’s Winter Classic. Lehman Farms, 161 South Wilmarth Rd., Pittsford. winterclassic.kintera.org. 8:15 a.m. Fees apply for participation. Benefit horse show for Heritage Christian Stables.
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“Broadway by the Lake.” Sat Mar 26. Broadway revue presented by Ontario County Arts Council. Steamboat Landing, Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua. Sat 7:30 p.m. $25. 394-5986. “Cooking with the Calamari Sisters.” Ongoing. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 3450 Winton Road. Thu 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 3 & 8:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $29-$39. 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com. “Damn Yankees.” Thu Mar 24Sun Mar 27. Aquinas Institute,
1127 Dewey Ave. Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $8-$10. aquinasinstitute.com. “Defending the Caveman.” Through Apr 9. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St. Thu 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 5 & 8:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $29-$39. 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com. “Disney’s The Lion King.” Through April 17. Rochester Broadway Theatre League. Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St. Wed Mar 23-Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 1 & 6:30 p.m., Tue-Wed Mar 30 7:30 p.m. $44.50-$139.50. 800-7453000, rbtl.org. “Lily, A Musical Portrait.” Wed Mar 23. Empire State Lyric Theatre; first look of musical based on “The House of Mirth.” Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Wed Mar 23 8:15 p.m. (pre-concert chat at 7:15 p.m..). Free/performance; $25/Gilded Age reception. empirestatelyrictheatre.org. “Magic Time: Early Off-Off Broadway; Three Plays from Caffe Cino.” Through Mar 26. Black Sheep Theatre. Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. FriSat 8 p.m. $15. 861-4816, blacksheeptheatre.org. “Nana’s Naughty Knickers.” Fri Mar 25-Apr 10. Greece Paint Players. Golden Ponds Restaurant & Party House, 500 Long Pond Road. Fri-Sat 6:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $27/includes dinner; reservations required. 723-1344. “Nobody Likes Mordacious (And That’s How He Likes It).” Fri Mar 25. The Forum Players; children’s show. Genesee Community College, 1 College Rd, Batavia. Fri 7:30 p.m. $5-$8. 343-6814, genesee.edu. “The Quintessential Image.” Fri Mar 25-Apr 3. Bread and Water Theatre; part of the Rainbow Theater Festival. 243 Rosedale St. Fri-Sat 8 p.m. $6-$12. 271-5523, breadandwatertheatre.org. “Radio Golf.” Through April 17. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Previews Wed Mar 23-Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 p.m.; opens Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 2 & 7 p.m., Tue 6 p.m., Wed Mar 30 7:30 p.m. $22-$59. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org. “Reefer Madness: The Musical.” Wed Mar 30-Sun Apr 3. Harlequins Student Theater. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport. Wed Mar 30 7:30 p.m. $5. brockport.edu, 395-2487. Rochester Fringe Playreading Series: “The Year of Magical Thinking.” Sat Mar 26. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Road, Penfield. Sat 3-4:30 p.m. Free. jmathis14526@yahoo.com. Tennessee Williams Celebration. Fri Mar 25Sat Mar 26. Celebration of playwright’s 100th birthday featuring staged readings of “In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel” and “Small Craft Warnings.” MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. FriSat 7:30 p.m. $8. muccc.org.
“The Vagina Monologues.” Sat Mar 26. V-Day Rochester 2011 event; all proceeds benefit Rape Crisis Service in Rochester and Monroe County and the 2011 V-Day Global Spotlight, the women and girls of Haiti. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. Sat 7 p.m. $20$25. pprsr.org. World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. Fri Mar 25. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. 7 p.m. $25$55. 389-2170, boxoffice.naz. edu, artscenter.naz.edu.
Workshops [ Wednesday, March 23 ] Adult Demonstration Class: BigTime Loser Series 3 of 3. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets. com. 7-9 p.m. $20, register. Knit Clique: Knitting/Crocheting Drop-In. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 12-2 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, March 24 ] Adult Demonstration Class: DIY Date Night. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 7-9 p.m. $25 class only, $35 with wine sampling, register. Comics Night Out. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rt 31, Macedon. 474-4116, books_etc@ yahoo.com. 7-9 p.m. Free. Raconteurs, humorists, standup comics, improvateurs and their camp following all welcome. Please bring your own laugh/applause meters. Individualized Basic Computer Skills Classes. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 10-11 a.m. Free, appointment required. Using the internet, setting up an email account, using Microsoft Word to create a resume, and searching for and applying for jobs online. Meditation Thursdays. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rt 31, Macedon. 315-573-7450, books_etc@yahoo.com. 7:30-9:00 p.m. $5. Guided visualization, discussion, questions and answers. [ Friday, March 25 ] Technology Class: Craigslist. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 2:30 p.m. Free, register. [ Saturday, March 26 ] Kitchen Quick Takes: Spring Roll Basics. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 2-3:30 p.m. $40, registration required. Landscape Design for Homeowners. Cornell Cooperative ExtensionRochester, 249 Highland Ave. 461-1000, mycce.org/ monroe. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $45, register. Screenwriting Workshop with Zoje Stage. Central Library, 115 South Ave. 428-8202. 2-4 p.m. Free. 3/19: Query letter workshop; 3/26: 1st page workshop.
Spring Wine & Food Pairing. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 1-2 p.m. $25, registration required. [ Sunday, March 27 ] Baking with Maple. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 3947070, nywcc.com. 1-3:30 p.m. $50, registration required. Riesling Expert. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 2-4 p.m. $40, registration required. Rochester Movie Makers Screenwriter’s Workshop. Pita Pit, 311 Alexander St. stan@ rochestermoviemakers.org, rochestermoviemakers.org. 12-2 p.m. Free. Get good feedback on scripts or script ideas. Scrying Workshop. Tru Center, 6 S. Main St., Pittsford, NY 14534. 381-0190, tru@ trubynicole.com. 3-4:30 p.m. $35, register. Scrying is a method of divination in which one gazes at an object (water, candle, mirror) until prophetic visions appear. Participants will explore this practice during class. [ Monday, March 28 ] Adult Demonstration Class: Cooking with Tofu, the Wonder Food. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 7-9 p.m. $20, register. Rochester Beekeepers group. Call/email for location. 820-6619, RochesterBeekeepers@gmail. com. 7 p.m. Free. [ Tuesday, March 29 ] Class: Introduction to Sushi Making. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 6-8:30 p.m. $60, registration required. Ecological Gardening Series: Gardening Alongside Deer. Lakes Community College Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva. 315-789-6701, x6000 or 6001, FLCCconnects.com. 7-8:30 p.m. Free, register. 3/29: Composting and Soil Health, second lecture in Ecological Gardening Series. Living with Diabetes Class. Clinton Crossings, 2400 South Clinton Ave., Building H, Suite 135. 341-7066. 2:30-5 p.m. Covered by most insurers with a co-pay. Each participant can bring a support person.
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[ Wednesday, March 30 ] Knit Clique: Knitting/Crocheting Drop-In. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 7845300, brightonlibrary.org. 12-2 p.m. Free. Pasta Making Workshop. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 3947070, nywcc.com. 6-8:30 p.m. $55, register.
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Brockport Strand 637-3310 89 Main St, Brockport BATTLE: LOS ANGELES: 7, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4; BEASTLY: 9; DIARY OR A WIMPY KID 2: 7, 9, also Sat-Sun 1, 3, 5; RANGO: 7; also Sat-Sun 1, 3, 5.
Canandaigua Theatres 396-0110 Wal-Mart Plaza, Canandaigua ADJUSTMENT BUREAU: 9; BATTLE: LOS ANGELES: 7, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1:15; BEASTLY: 9:15; CEDAR RAPIDS: 7:10, 9:10; also FriSun 5:10; also Sat-Sun 3:10; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: 7, 9; also Fri-Sun 5; also Sat-Sun 1, 3; GNOMEO & JULIET: Fri-Sun 5; also Sat-Sun 1, 3; JUST GO WITH IT: 7; LIMITLESS: 7:10, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 5:10; also Sat-Sun 1, 3:05; LINCOLN LAWYER: 7, 9:15; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1:30; MARS NEEDS MOMS: Sat-Sun 1, 3; PAUL: 7:10, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1:15; RANGO: 7; also Fri-Sun 5; also Sat-Sun 1, 3; RED RIDING HOOD: 7:10, 9:10; also Fri-Sun 5:10; also Sat-Sun 1:10, 3:10; SUCKER PUNCH: 7:10, 9:25; also FriSun 4; also Sat-Sun 1:15.
The attorney in a limo [ REVIEW ] by George Grella
“The Lincoln Lawyer” (R), directed by Brad Furman Now playing
Despite the constant attacks of conservatives on people they call “trial lawyers” (corporate lawyers apparently pass muster), the public’s supposedly negative view of the legal profession, and of course all those jokes, lawyer movies and television shows continue to appear and entertain a large audience. The natural theater of the courtroom offers an appealing dynamic of conflict, the cut-and-thrust of examination and cross-examination, a sense of performance in gesture and rhetoric, and the
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built-in audience of judge and jury. The process also allows the viewers the privilege of insight into the inside and perhaps the underside of legal methods and maneuvers. The latest addition to that sizable group of films, “The Lincoln Lawyer,” quite faithfully adapted from a novel by Michael Connelly, builds an intricate plot around the defense of a wealthy young man accused of sexual assault and attempted murder. Matthew McConaughey plays the lawyer, Mick Haller, who operates out of the back seat of a Lincoln Town Car, which makes the necessary trips all over Los Angeles much easier and probably speeds up the business of chasing ambulances. He agrees to defend Louis Roulet (Ryan Phillippe) for a handsome fee against the charges of a prostitute who accuses him of beating and stabbing her; Roulet vehemently claims he is innocent, the victim of a set-up for the purposes of extorting a great deal of money in a civil suit. That initially apparently simple case grows ever more complex as Haller and his investigator (William H. Macy) uncover, through a variety of sources
Matthew McConaughey in “The Lincoln Lawyer.” PHOTO COURTESY LIONSGATE
and methods, some rather dubious, a good deal of evidence to support their client’s claim and more important, their defense. The sheer process of gathering information and assembling it into the structure of a legal case provides its own inherent fascination. In addition to following the normal methods of checking on witnesses, perusing police records, and so forth, they acquire a surveillance videotape — for a stiff price — from the bar where the accuser first met Louis, and they even bribe people in the justice system with inside knowledge of the case and the approach of the prosecutor. As Haller learns more and more about the charge and his client, he hears echoes of a previous case with a number of parallels to Roulet’s, including the defendant’s insistence on his innocence. The complications that the research reveals place him in a most uncertain ethical and professional position and eventually create a dangerous situation for his ex-wife and daughter. He begins to learn the truth of his father’s paradoxical dictum, that the worst nightmare for a lawyer involves defending an innocent man. The director handles a number of subtle points with a good deal of adroitness, balancing a and connecting a variety of plot threads, including not only the differing views of his client’s character and behavior, but also Haller’s own past, his relationship with his wife (Marisa
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Familiar strangers [ REVIEW ] BY DAYNA PAPALEO
“Paul” (R), directed by Greg Mottola Now playing
“Certified Copy” (NR), written and directed by Abbas Kiarostami Opens Friday
Tomei), a prosecutor, and the sometimes comic nature of the lawyer’s methods and clientele. He even uses his camera to play fair with the audience, who confront the same problems and observe the same evidence as the lawyer, creating inside the legal thriller a challenging and perfectly plausible mystery story. The obligatory trial sequences work with the same deftness, alternating moments of tension and humor, keeping pace with the dialectic of revelation and the rise and fall of credibility that accompany testimony in lawyer films. The film of course avoids anything like the actual procedure of criminal trials, which usually creep forward through thickets of tedium and consume endless empty hours with the dull recitation of obscure facts. Aside from the deft manipulation of a complicated plot, the director extracts an entirely competent performance from Matthew McConaughey, who appears in every scene. Except for the mostly perfunctory moments with Marisa Tomei, he conveys some of the complexity of Mick Haller’s character and emotions, including his full knowledge that he defends a great many horribly guilty people, with a good deal of conviction. His absolute confidence, his wised-up attitude, and his dry, ironic delivery serve him well in a variety of situations, and for a change, he keeps his shirt on and refuses to flaunt his notorious washboard abs.
Here’s the thing about cinematic parody: it’s almost impossible to properly satirize anything without a firm grasp of the subject in question, and if you’re that familiar with your intended target, chances are you not-so-secretly love it. And you’re probably not alone in your affection, which means that a balance must be struck between mockery and respect. That’s what has made the Simon Pegg/Nick Frost collaborations so enjoyable; flicks like 2004’s rom-zom-com “Shaun of the Dead” and 2007’s bullet ballet “Hot Fuzz” — as well as their nifty BBC series “Spaced” — have proven that it’s possible to knowingly lampoon the clichés of a genre even as you embrace their easy truths in service to the story. Pegg and Frost reunite for “Paul,” an alternately satisfying and frustrating
A CGI alien and Simon Pegg in “Paul.” PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL PICTURES
homage to extraterrestrial encounters and road movies, with a little fish-outof-water thrown in for good measure. Our latest strangers in a strange land are the very Britishly named fantasy writer Clive Gollings (Frost) and his illustrator, Graeme Willy (Pegg), two sci-fi geeks who hit the highway following ComicCon to fulfill their dream of seeing the alien hotspots. But after a stop at Nevada’s famed Black Mailbox, the two men closely encounter an actual visitor. He’s called Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen), and with his balloon-shaped head, bulbous eyes, and scrawny green body, Paul embodies the archetypical alien, except for all the smoking, swearing, and ass-flashing. Apparently Paul’s escaped from Area 51, where he’s been imprisoned for the last 60 years. (His side gig as an entertainment consultant is why we visualize extraterrestrials the way we do; a clever phoned-in cameo confirms this.) And like any ET, Paul just wants to go home, but the government, led by the deadpan Jason Bateman, is in dogged pursuit. It’s this framework that allows co-writers Pegg and Frost to reference any number of sci-fi touchstones, from “The X-Files” to “Star Wars” to “Buck Rogers” to “Alien.” Their busy script tosses in a romantic subplot as well, one that showcases the versatile Kristen Wiig as a previously sheltered Bible-thumper but also allows for a few now-uninspired digs at the religious right. More interesting is the bromance between Clive and Graeme, now altered as the jealous Clive pouts over Graeme’s instant rapport with the laid-back spaceman. Pegg and Frost, as always, are blessed with a magical, effortless chemistry; yeah, they seem like the typical comedy duo (skinny fussbudget and Weeble-esque slob), but they’re both unfailingly generous with the spotlight, and their humor is refreshingly kind. Of course, rounding out a cast with talented ringers never hurts; Jeffrey Tambor, Jane Lynch, and a couple
of formidable women all make the most of their screen time, while Rogen benefits from decent CGI to hit the perfect dudely pitch as Paul, foul-mouthed alien turned wise catalyst for the betterment of his new human friends. Yet there’s something missing — “Paul” just isn’t as funny or as stylish as it ought to be — and all signs point to the director’s chair. Greg Mottola is no stranger to the chatty buddy movie; he helmed “Superbad” and “Adventureland,” two quality films that neither required nor achieved much in the way of visual flair. But with Pegg and Frost we’re accustomed to what director Edgar Wright brings to the table, and in the wake of Wright’s eyepopping “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” it’s hard not to wonder what might have been with “Paul.” Is it fair to judge by unmet expectations? Maybe not, but it is unavoidable. Writer-director Abbas Kiarostami is a
legend of international cinema, renowned for his award-winning neo-realist works about life in his native Iran, so him making a film in English (as well as French and Italian) four decades into his career is a very big deal. Set mostly during one afternoon in stunning Tuscany, “Certified Copy” stars an amazingly vulnerable Juliette Binoche as a French antiques dealer who goes on a date with a British writer (opera singer William Shimell, making an impressive debut). They don’t seem to hit it off, but as the day unfolds, we realize we’re watching something else entirely. Kiarostami takes his time in parceling out the details, a disciplined move that heightens the surprising emotional payoff. Not every filmmaker can rivet an audience with merely two people talking, but at a time when frequent collaborator Jafar Panahi is serving six years in an Iranian prison for his artistic efforts, Kiarostami understands that the right to self-expression is precious.
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Friday, March 25, 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 27, 4:30 p.m.
Savagely beaten in a fight that shattered his face, mind, and memory, Mark Hogancamp emerged from a coma needing to relearn not just how to walk and talk, but who he once had been. In his self-prescribed therapy, he built “Marwencol,” an astoundingly detailed scale model of an imaginary World War II-era Belgian town populated by the doll-sized “alter-egos” of real-life people. (Jeff Malmberg, US 2009, 83 min.)
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Saturday, March 26, 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 27, 7 p.m.
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Anna Magnani plays a middle-aged prostitute determined to give her son the bourgeois life she never had, until a figure from the past returns to threaten her dreams. Astonishingly, director Pasolini was disappointed with Magnani — he favored non-professionals who were authentically “subproletarian” — but no matter: her performance remains one of the greatest in postwar Italian cinema. (Pier Paolo Pasolini, Italy 1962, 110 min.)
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4:15, 6:50, 9:25; BATTLE: LOS ANGELES: 2:25, 5:05, 7:05, 7:45, 9:45, 10:25; BEASTLY: 2:35, 5:10, 7:35, 9:50; BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER LIKE SON: 2, 4:30, 7:15, 10:20; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: 1:30, 2:30, 4:10, 4:50, 6:40, 9:20; KING’S SPEECH: 1:35, 4:25, 7:10, 9:55; LIMITLESS: 2:05, 4:40, 7:50, 10:35; LINCOLN LAWYER: 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10:05; MARS NEEDS MOMS: 2:10, 4:20, 7:30, 9:40; PAUL: 2:15, 4:55, 7:40, 10:15; RANGO: 1:25, 1:55, 4, 4:45, 6:45, 7:25, 9:35, 10:10; RED RIDING HOOD: 1:40, 4:05, 7, 10; SUCKER PUNCH: 1:20, 2:20, 3:55, 5,6:55 ,7:55 , 9:30, 10:30.
Dryden Theatre 271-3361 900 East Ave *NOTE: Film times for 3/233/30* NIGHTS OF CABIRIA: Wed 3/23 8; PLAZA SUITE: Thu 8; MARWENCOL: Fri 8; MAMMA ROMA: Sat 8; MARWENCOL/ MAMMA ROMA: Sun 4:30; KANSAS CITY CONFIDENTIAL: Tue 8; DOUBLE SUICIDE: Wed 3/23 8.
Eastview 13 425-0420 Eastview Mall, Victor ADJUSTMENT BUREAU: 1:55, 4:35, 7:35, 10:05; BATTLE: LOS ANGELES: 1:25, 2:10, 5, 7:40, 10:25; BEASTLY: 7:05, 9:40; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: 1:30, 2, 4, 4:30, 7, 7:30, 9:30, 10; KING’S SPEECH: 1:35, 4:25, 7:10, 9:50; LIMITLESS: 1:15, 4:55, 7:50, 10:20; LINCOLN LAWYER: 1:40, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10; MARS NEEDS MOMS: 1:10, 4:10; PAUL: 1:50, 4:20, 6:55, 10:30; RANGO: 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35; RED RIDING HOOD: 2:05, 4:50, 7:20, 9:55; SUCKER PUNCH: 2:15, 4:15, 4:45, 7:15, 7:45, 9:45, 10:15.
Geneseo Theatres 243-2691 Geneseo Square Mall BATTLE: LOS ANGELES: 7, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: 7, 9; also Sat-Sun 1, 3, 5; LINCOLN LAWYER: 7, 9:15; also SatSun 2:35, 4:45; MARS NEEDS
Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] CERTIFIED COPY (NR): Forty years into his career, Iranian legend Abbas Kiarostami makes his English-language feature debut with a complex tale of boy-meets-girl, starring Oscar winner Juliette Binoche, British baritone 34 City march 23-29, 2011
MOMS: Sat-Sun 1; PAUL: 7:10, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4; RANGO: 7; also Sat-Sun 1, 3, 5; RED RIDING HOOD: 9; SUCKER PUNCH: 7:10, 9:25; also SatSun 1:15, 4.
Greece Ridge 12 225-5810 176 Greece Ridge Center Dr. ADJUSTMENT BUREAU: 2:40, 5:10, 7:45, 10:15; BATTLE: LOS ANGELES: 2:10, 4:55, 7:40, 9:30, 10:25; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: 2, 2:35, 4:25, 5, 6:55, 7:30, 9:50; HALL PASS: 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45; JUST GO WITH IT: 9:20; LIMITLESS: 2:25, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05; LINCOLN LAWYER: 1:50, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10; MARS NEEDS MOMS (3D): 1:15, 4:05, 7; PAUL: 2:45, 5:15, 7:50, 10:20; RANGO: 1:45, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35; RED RIDING HOOD: 1:25, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40; SUCKER PUNCH: 1:35, 4:15, 7:20, 10.
Henrietta 18 424-3090 525 Marketplace Dr. *NO FILM TIMES BY PRESS TIME*
also Fri-Sun 12:15; CEDAR RAPIDS: 2:10, 6:40; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: 2:20, 4:40, 7; also Fri-Sat 9:20; also Fri-Sun 12; KING’S SPEECH: 3:50, 6:30; also Fri-Sat 9:05; also Fri-Sun 1:10; LIMITLESS: 1:50, 4:20, 6:50; also FriSat 9:15; LINCOLN LAWYER: 2, 4:35, 7:20; also Fri-Sat 9:55; PAUL: 2:50, 5:20, 7:50; also Fri-Sat 10:15; also FriSun 12:30; RANGO: 2:30, 5, 7:30; also Fri-Sat 9:50; also Fri-Sun 12:10; RED RIDING HOOD: 4:25; also Fri-Sat 8:35; also Fri-Sun 12:05; SUCKER PUNCH: 2:40, 5:10, 7:40; also Fri-Sat 10:10; also Fri-Sun 12:20.
Tinseltown USA / IMAX 247-2180 2291 Buffalo Rd. *NO FILM TIMES BY PRESS TIME*
Webster 12
383-1310 3349 Monroe Ave. ADJUSTMENT BUREAU: 2:25, 4:45, 7:10; also Fri-Sat 9:35;
888-262-4386 2190 Empire Blvd. ADJUSTMENT BUREAU: 12, 5:10; also Fri-Sat 10:15; BATTLE: LOS ANGELES: 2:15, 4:50, 7:30; also Fri-Sat 10:10; also Sat-Sun 11:30 a.m.; BEASTLY: 1:30, 3:45, 5:55, 8:30; also Fri-Sat 10:35; also Sat-Sun 11:20 a.m.; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: 2, 4:30, 7; also Fri-Sat 9:15; also Sat-Sun 11:45 a.m.; GNOMEO & JULIET: 1:10, 3:15; also Sat-Sun 11 a.m.; JUST GO WITH IT: 2:30, 7:40; KING’S SPEECH: 1, 4;05, 7:05; also Fri-Sat 9:30; also Sat 10:30 a.m.; LIMITLESS: 1:20, 4:15, 7:15; also Fri-Sat 9:50; also SatSun 10:40 a.m.; LINCOLN LAWYER: 1:50, 4:40, 7:25; also Fri-Sat 10:05; also Sat 10:50 a.m.; MARS NEEDS MOMS: 12:15, 5; also Fri-Sat 10; also in 3D 2:45, 7:20; also Sat-Sun in 3D 10:10 a.m.; PAUL: 12:45, 3:30, 5:45, 8:15; also Fri-Sat 10:30; also Sat-Sun 10:20 a.m.; RANGO: 1:40, 4:20, 7:10; also Fri-Sat 9:40; also Sat-Sun 11:10 a.m.; RED RIDING HOOD: 5:20, 7:50; also Fri-Sat 10:20; SUCKER PUNCH: 12:30, 3, 5:30, 8; also Fri-Sat 10:25; also SatSun 10 a.m.
William Shimell, and a gorgeous Tuscan village. Little DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES (PG): The sequel to the first successful “Wimpy Kid” watches as 12year-old Greg and his older brother Rodrick attempt to bond to their mutual benefit. With Rachael Harris and Steve Zahn. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Webster
KANSAS CITY CONFIDENTIAL (1952): This noir follows an ex-con, framed for a milliondollar heist, as he turns over Tijuana in hopes of finding the real culprits. Dryden (Tue, Mar 29, 8 p.m.) MAMMA ROMA (1962): It’s writer-director Pier Paolo Pasolini’s drama about a middle-aged prostitute (the great Anna Magnani) who saves her lira and opens a fruit stand, hoping her idle teenage son will find
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[ CONTINUING ] THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU (PG13): Matt Damon and Emily Blunt star in this trippy adaptation of a Philip K. Dick thriller about a politician who falls for a ballerina, only to realize that the title organization is working to keep them apart. Co-starring Anthony Mackie and Terrence Stamp. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Pittsford, Webster BATTLE: LOS ANGELES (PG13): Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, and Bridget Moynahan star in this effectsheavy action flick about a Marine platoon fighting an alien invasion in the City of Angels. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Webster BEASTLY (PG-13): The second film from Daniel Barnz (“Phoebe In Wonderland”) is a modern-
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direction. Dryden (Sat, Mar 26, 8 p.m., and Sun, Mar 27, 7 p.m.) MARWENCOL (2009): This documentary tells the story of Mark Hogancamp, who recovered from a brain-damaging beating by building a 1/6 scale WWII-era town in his backyard, only to get the attention of the capricious Manhattan art world. Dryden (Fri, Mar 25, 8 p.m., and Sun, Mar 27, 4:30 p.m.) NIGHTS OF CABIRIA (1957): Federico Fellini directs wife Giuletta Masina as the quintessential hooker with a heart of gold, a Roman streetwalker who remains everoptimistic, even in the face of heartbreaking setback. Dryden (Wed, Mar 23, 8 p.m.) PAKISTAN ONE ON ONE (NR): Local filmmaker Mara Ahmed (“The Muslims I Know”) will be on hand for her latest film, which uses interviews with everyday Pakistanis to elicit their views on close-hitting subjects like the Taliban, democracy in Pakistan, and American foreign policy in the Middle East. Little PLAZA SUITE (1971): Arthur Hiller adapts Neil Simon’s Broadway play consisting of three separate stories, each set in the same room of NYC’s famed Plaza Hotel and each starring Walter Matthau. Also featuring Lee Grant, Barbara Harris, and Maureen Stapleton. Dryden (Thu, Mar 24, 8 p.m.) SUCKER PUNCH (PG-13): It’s “300” for the straight guys, with Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, and Jena Malone starring for Zack Snyder in this highly stylized action tale that blurs the line between fantasy and reality as a group of girls battle their way out of a mental asylum. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Webster WHEN WE LEAVE (NR): Sebil Kekilli (Fatih Akin’s “Head-On”) stars in this award-winning German drama as a young woman of Turkish descent determined to make a better life for her son and herself despite the oppressive conventions of her traditional family. Little
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Jason Sudeikis and Owen Wilson in “Hall Pass.” PHOTO COURTESY warner bros pictures day take on “Beauty and the Beast,” with Alex Pettyfer as a cruel Manhattan teenager whose transformation into a hideous monster leads to true love. Featuring Vanessa Hudgens and Neil Patrick Harris. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Webster BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON (PG-13): Martin Lawrence and Brandon T. Jackson remind Tyler Perry that he hasn’t cornered the market on plus-sized drag with this “Big Momma’s House” sequel that finds the two men going undercover at an all-girls’ school to
investigate a murder. Culver CEDAR RAPIDS (R): Miguel Arteta’s follow-up to “Youth In Revolt” is a comedy with Ed Helms (“The Hangover”) as a small-town insurance salesman who shakes things up at the annual convention in Iowa with the help of John C. Reilly, Anne Heche, and Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Canandaigua, Little, Pittsford THE COMPANY MEN (R): Writer-director John Wells jumps to the big screen with this timely drama starring Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper, and Tommy Lee Jones as white collars rocked by corporate downsizing. With
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Kevin Costner, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Eamonn Walker. Cinema GNOMEO AND JULIET (G): James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Maggie Smith, and Ozzy Osbourne provide some of the voices for this animated feature about two garden statues from bickering gardenstatue families who fall in love. Canandaigua, Webster HALL PASS (R): The Farrelly brothers are back with this raunchy comedy starring Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis as husbands granted a break from their wives, who are out having their own fun. Featuring
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Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate, and Richard Jenkins. Greece JUST GO WITH IT (PG-13): Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston star in this romantic “comedy” about a plastic surgeon who convinces his assistant to pose as his estranged wife in order to cover up an itty-bitty lie he told to his trophy girlfriend (Brooklyn Decker). Canandaigua, Greece, Webster THE KING’S SPEECH (R): Colin Firth stars in this period drama from director Tom Hooper as the future George VI of England, who sought help from a speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush) before his surprise ascension to the throne in 1936 as his country hurtled toward WWII. Culver, Eastview, Pittsford, Webster THE LAST LIONS (PG): Jeremy Irons narrates this documentary exploring the causes of Africa’s dwindling lion population along with the efforts being made to save the majestic cats. Little LIMITLESS (PG-13): This thriller stars Bradley Cooper (“The Hangover”) as a writer who stumbles upon a drug that allows him to tap into his abilities at the highest level. Of course, as with most drugs, there’s a dangerous catch. With
Abbie Cornish and Robert De Niro. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Pittsford, Webster THE LINCOLN LAWYER (R): Matthew McConaughey plays the title role in this adaptation of a Michael Connelly novel about a defense attorney operating out of the back of his Town Car when he’s hired by a high-profile client accused of rape and murder. Co-starring Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, and John Leguizamo. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Webster MARS NEEDS MOMS (PG): Seth Green, Joan Cusack, and Dan Fogler provide a few of the voices for this animated adaptation of the book by “Bloom County” author Berkeley Breathed, in which a young boy sets out to save his mother from aliens in need of that maternal touch. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Webster PAUL (R): The “Hot Fuzz” team of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost return with this Greg Mottola-directed comedy about two British sci-fi geeks who encounter an alien (voiced by Seth Rogen) on a road trip across the American Southwest. Featuring Jeffrey Tambor, Jason Bateman, and Sigourney Weaver.
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Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Webster RANGO (PG): Johnny Depp reteams with “Pirates of the Caribbean” director Gore Verbinski for this animated Western about a chameleon who gets a chance to become the hero he aspires to be. Also featuring the voice talent of Isla Fisher, Timothy Olyphant, and Abigail Breslin. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Webster RED RIDING HOOD (PG-13): Amanda Seyfried stars for director Catherine Hardwicke (“Twilight”) as Valerie, a young woman whose plans to run off with her true love are interrupted by the werewolf terrorizing her medieval village. With Gary Oldman, Lukas Haas, and Julie Christie as Grandmother. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Webster UNKNOWN (PG-13): Liam Neeson continues his action-movie juggernaut with another European-set thriller, this one about a man who wakes from a coma only to learn that another man has stolen his identity. Also, some killers are after him. Featuring Diane Kruger, January Jones, and Aidan Quinn. Cinema
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AUDITIONS The Hochstein Sinfonia, a string orchestra for students in grades 4-9 who play intermediate level. The application deadline for Sinfonia is April 30, 2011; excerpts will be mailed after April 1. Auditions for Sinfonia are Mon, May 17 from 3-9pm. AUDITIONS Chamber Music Connection is for strings, wood winds, brass, and piano students who play at NYSSMA Level 3-6 or the equivalent. Trios, quartets, and quintets are formed of players with compatible abilities and ages as possible from the pool of applicants. Auditions will also be held in March, call the Hochstein office for more information at 5858-454- 4596 or by visiting www.hochstein.org. AUDITIONS The Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra (HYSO), students grades 7-12 advanced level. The application deadline April 15, 2011; excerpts mailed after March 25. Auditions strings Mon & Tues, May 2 & 3 3-9 pm. Auditions woodwinds, brass, percussion will be Weds May 4 from 5-9pm. AUDITIONS Hochstein Philharmonia, full symphonic orchestra for students grades 6-11 intermediate to advanced level. Application deadline April 30, 2011; excerpts mailed after April 1. Auditions for strings are Mon, May 16 3-9pm. Auditions for woodwinds, brass, percussion Weds May 18 from 5-9pm. BASSOONIST NEEDED. Woodwind quintet is in danger of becoming a quartet. We’ve lost our bassoonist. Enthusiastic amateur group meets during the day. Join us for a rehearsal. 585244-7895 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. 585-235-8412 DREAM ENGINE seeks musicians for musical/poetry artist collaboration. Blues/ jazz/funk/rock influences. All instruments. Talent, creativity,
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ADOPTED ADULTS WANTED! Adoption Resource Network at Hillside is looking for a few adults who were adopted to
volunteer for the AdoptMent program. AdoptMent matches adult adoptees with children who are somewhere in the adoption process. AdoptMent youth and adults meet as a group and individually for one hour a week from September until June. Training and support are provided. If you are interested, please call or email Shari Bartlett at 585-350- 2529, sbartlet@ hillside.com.
COMPEER’S “50 PROMISED” CAMPAIGN is underway! Volunteers needed to mentor youth experiencing parental incarceration. Spend rewarding time each month doing fun activities. Vehicle needed, training/support provided. Laura Ebert/Compeer lebert@compeer. org 585-546-8280 Ext-117
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Responsible for providing leadership in developing and executing human resources strategy that aligns with overall strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. Providing strategic leadership by articulating human resource needs and plans to members of the leadership team. Requires a human resources professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a management role, who will be able to strategically and tactically evaluate and implement sophisticated HR related programs and initiatives; be able to work with a variety of organizational leadership to build consensus around HR strategy and tactics; have a demonstrated background in talent management and leadership management; along with a proven ability to attract and retain outstanding talent and assemble and motivate high performance teams. The selected candidate must have the ability to bring immediate credibility to the human resources function through his/her professional qualifications and leadership skills as well as project the highest levels of integrity. Superior interpersonal communication and presentation skills as well as proven organizational skills are required. BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university. MBA/MA/PHR or SPHR preferred. Certification in MBTI a plus. If you are looking for a great opportunity to develop and implement HR strategy, work for an organization that believes in work/life balance for employees and creates change in our community, please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to humanresources@team.uwrochester.org or Human Resources, United Way of Greater Rochester, 75 College Ave., Rochester NY 14607 by March 18, 2011.
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LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF ROCHESTER has several 1 hour preview sessions scheduled for anyone interested in becoming a tutor. No prior teaching experience is required. For info call Shelley Alfieri at 585-4733030
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RN-Emergency Department – Job ID# 3002: Part time nights. Current NYS RN licensure. 1 year ED exp. ACLS, BLS. LAKESIDE URGENT CARE CENTER – SPENCERPORT RN-Urgent Care – Job ID# 3037: Per diem openings. Center hours are M-F 11:00am-9:00pm and weekends 9:00am-7:00pm. Current NYS RN licensure. ED or Urgent Care experience required. Apply online at www.lakesidehealth.org. Please reference corresponding Job ID#. At Lakeside we treat those we serve with the compassion, dedication and professionalism they deserve and expect. That philosophy extends to our valuable employee team as well. No matter what your job may be, we trust you’ll enjoy working in our friendly health system environment where everyone knows your name and your colleagues are like family. 40 City march 23-29, 2011
learn if you qualify, or to sched ule an appointment, call (585) 756- 2329 (756-2DAY). VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to assist with praise and worship. Living Waters Fellowship is a Christ centered non-denominational church in the early stages of development. Individuals, groups, and musicians are welcomed. Call 585-957-6155. VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA Have time after getting your children off to school? Help out with general office work or retail processing. Help us continue serving those in need. 585-6471150 visit www.voawny.org. VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA is recruiting committed individuals to help with monthly birthday parties for homeless children, afterschool clubs at the Children’s Center and to sort books for the E-Bay sales division. 585-647-1150 for or vis it www.voawny.org.
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Legal Ads [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of INDUS REAL ESTATE II LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/10/11. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 1170 Pittsford Victor Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of IH HOLDING I, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/10/11. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 180 Charlotte St., Rochester, NY 14607. SSNY desig nated 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 OF FORMATION OF LEILAND OUTLOOK, LLC ] Leiland Outlook, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the NY Secretary of State on March 9, 2011. (1) Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. (2) The Secretary of State has been designated as its agent upon whom process against it may be served and its post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her is 471 Reed Road, Churchville, New York 14420 (3) The character or purpose of its business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Act. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that license #3144270 for beer, wine & liquor has been applied for by Torrenelias Inc. dba The McGuiness Pub, 1635 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625, County of Monroe, Town of Penfield for adding a second bar for public use. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that license #3010716 for beer & wine has been applied for by Roseys Italian Cafe Inc. dba Rosey’s Italian Cafe, 2133 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield, NY 14526, County of Monroe, Town of Penfield for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license number not yet assigned for a full on- premises, liquor, beer and wine license has been applied for by Parma Johnny’s LLC dba Parma Johnny’s 1273 Chili Avenue, Rochester NY 14624, County of Monroe, Town of Gates, for a restaurant. [ LEGAL NOTICE TRILLIUM INTERNATIONAL-I CIP, LLC ] Notice of Organization: Trillium International-I CIP,
LLC was filed with SSNY on 2/4/11. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. PO address which SSNY shall mail any process against the LLC served upon him: 1221 Pittsford- Victor Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ LEGAL NOTICE TRILLIUM INTERNATIONAL-I GP, LLC ] Notice of Organization: Trillium International-I GP, LLC was filed with SSNY on 2/4/11. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. PO address which SSNY shall mail any process against the LLC served upon him: 1221 Pittsford- Victor Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): M. WERKLER PROPERTIES, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/01/2011. 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 M. WERKLER PROPERTIES LLC, 160 Cedarwood Office Park, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] ALTON WOODLANDS FAMILY L.P. filed a Certificate of Limited Partnership in New York on February 11, 2011. The Partnership’s office is in Monroe County. The Secretary of State had been named as agent for service of process against the partnership and shall mail such process to 124 Moul Road, Hilton, New York 14468. The name and business address of the general partner is available from the Secretary of State, The partnership will dissolve on or before December 31, 2040. The L.P. is formed to carry on any business for which a limited partnership may be formed in New York. [ NOTICE AND ORDER ] Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor Docket No. SU10P2762GD Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street PO Box 9667 Boston MA, 02114 In the interests of David L. Rivkin of Rosindale, MA Minor. NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor, filed on 12/28/ 2010 by Natalie E. Rivkin McSwain of Rosindale, MA Kristin B Rivkin McSwain of Rosindale, MA will be
held 04/06/11 09:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing Located 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The Minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. ORDER TO PETITIONER(S) IT IS ORDERED THAT copies of this Notice and the petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor be served In hand on the minor, (if 14 more years of age and not the petitioner), the guardian, the parents of the minor, and any other person if ordered by the Court, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date listed above. If service in hand cannot be accomplished on any interested party, IT IS ORDERED that copies of this Notice and the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor be served on the interested party by leaving at and mailing by regular first class mail to last and usual place of residence of the interested party at least four teen (14) days prior to the date of hearing listed above. If the identity or whereabouts of an interested party is not known, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that copies of this Notice and Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor be served on all interested persons at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date by publish ing a copy of the Order and Notice once in newspapergeneral circ., Rochester, NY publication to be at least Seven (7) days prior to the hearing date. If required, service on the United States Veteran Administration and the Department of Children and Families may be ac complished by regular first class mail at least Seven (7) days prior to the hearing. THIS IS LEGAL NOTICE: An important court pro ceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: March 11, 2011 Richard Iannella Register of Probate [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2010-10751 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union,Plaintiff vs Kenneth S. Palumbo; Stacy L. Vaiana, a/k/a Stacy Palumbo; Capital One Bank; ESL Federal Credit Union, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment
of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 16, 2011 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 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.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 Greece, County of Monroe and State of New York, known and described as Lot Number 46 of the Picturesque Acres Subdivision Section Number 5, as shown on a map of said subdivision filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office on March 2, 1962, in Liber 153 of Maps, at page 5. Said Lot Number 46 fronts 90 feet on the south side of El Mar Drive in said subdivision, is the same width in rear and 150 feet in depth throughout, all as shown on said map. The grantor herein also conveys to the grantee the right to use El Mar Drive, Picturesque Drive, and Marie Elaina Drive as a means of ingress and egress to and from Mt. Read Boulevard, which streets are shown on the maps of Picturesque Acres Subdivision, Sections Nos. 5, 3, 2 and 1, filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office which said streets the grantor reserves the right to dedicate to the Town of Greece, New York. Tax Account No. 060.051-4 Property Address: 220 El Mar Drive, Town of Greece, New York. Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $83,910.08 plus, but not limited to, costs, dis bursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: February 2011 Aaron J. Sperano, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MP-OE LLC ] MP-OE LLC filed Arts of Org with NYS on 2/14/11. Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. The Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) has been designated as its agent and the post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it is c/o the LLC, 39 Keswick Way, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
[ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2010-6805 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff vs. Any persons who are heirs or distributees of George H. Ochenrider, Deceased, and all persons who are wives, 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; People of the State of New York; United States of America; “John Doe” and/ or “Mary Roe”, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 17, 2011 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 31, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situ ate in the City of Rochester, County of Monroe, and State of New York, known and described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of Beach and Jewell Streets and extending northerly in the west line of Jewell Street a distance of Sixty-four (64) feet to a point; thence westerly in a line parallel with the north line of Beach Street a distance of fifty-four (54) feet; thence southerly a distance of sixtyfour (64) feet to the northerly line of Beach Street; thence easterly a distance of fiftyfour (54) feet to the place of beginning. Tax Acct. No. 091.61-3-16 Property Address: 50 Beach Street, City of Rochester, New York Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $22,405.90 plus, but not limited to, costs, dis bursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. James M. Byrnes., Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2010-9210 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff,
vs.Wilson S. Sheffet; Dawn S. Sheffet; New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance; United States of America; Brittany Sheffet,Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 23, 2011 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 31, 2011 at 10:30 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situ ate in the Town of Ogden, County of Monroe and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center line of Ogden Center Road which is approximately 302.70 feet east of the west boundary of the Amos Irish Farm and which point is the southwest corner of property conveyed by said Amos H. Irish to Pat De Croce, Jr. by deed recorded in Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 4077 of Deeds, page 548; thence north along the west line of the De Croce property a distance of 400 feet to an iron pipe at the northwest corner of the De Croce property; thence west at right angles a distance of 100 feet to an iron pipe; thence south at right angles a distance of 400 feet to the center line of Ogden Center Road; thence east along the center line of Ogden Center Road a distance of 100 feet to the place of beginning, in accordance with a map dated September 25, 1970 made by Elwood D. Dobbs, Licensed Surveyor. Tax Account Number 102.011- 26Property Address: 102 Ogden Center Road, Town of Ogden, NY 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: $113,502.56 plus, but not limited to, costs, dis bursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. Charles Pilato, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2010-11623 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Deborah L. Curthoys, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 23,
2011 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 30, 2011 at 1:30 p.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 Perinton, County of Monroe and State of New York, being a part of the Lot 42 in said Town and more particularly described as Lot 7 of the Whitney Farms Subdivision, Section 1, as shown on a map thereof filed in Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 168 of Maps, page 53. Said Lot 7 is situate on the north side of Whitney Road and is of the dimensions as shown on said map. Tax Account No. 153.05-2-53 Property Address: 1132 Whitney Road East, Town of Perinton, New York Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $128,127.62 plus, but not limited to, costs, dis bursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. George A. Schell, Jr., Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Paul M. Meyer; Kathleen R. Moran; ESL Federal Credit Union; “John Doe” and/or”Mary Roe”,Defendants,Index No. 2010-9211 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 17, 2011 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 April 6, 2011 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 Irondequoit, County of Monroe and State of New York, known and described as follows: The southerly part of Lot 39, Huntington Hills Tract, as shown on a map of said Huntington Hills Tract, filed in the Monroe County
Clerk’s Office in Liber 49 of Maps, page 16 and 17. Said southerly part of Lot 39 is more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point distant 122.53 feet southerly of the north line of Lot 39 as measured along a road or lane lying to the east of said Lot 39. Said point of commencing being further described as distant 122.53 feet southerly of the northeast corner of Lot 39; thence westerly along a line 120 feet southerly of the north line of Lot 39 and parallel to said north line of Lot 39 a distance of 267.19 feet to the east line of Hoffman road thence southerly along the east line of Hoffman Road a distance of 115.94 feet to a point of curvature; thence continuing southerly along the east line of Hoffman Road a distance of 141.60 feet to a point; thence continuing southerly along the east line of Hoffman Road 98.65 feet to the point of intersection of the east line of Hoffman Road with the northerly line of a lane or right of way shown on said tract map; thence along the northerly line of said lane or right of way and forming an interior angle of 50º 9’, a distance of 109.74 feet to a point of curvature; thence continuing along the northwesterly and westerly side of said lane or right of way, a distance of 62.46 feet to a point; thence continuing northerly along the westerly line of said lane or right of way a distance of 184.06 feet to the place of beginning. Excepting, however and reserving right of way and easement reserved in Liber 2623 of Deeds at page 351. ALSO ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate, lying and being in the Town of Irondequoit, County of Monroe, State of New York, being the extreme southerly portion of Lot 39, Huntington Hills Tract, as shown on a map of said tract filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 49 of Maps, page 16 and 17, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the point of intersection of the south line of Lot 39 with the east line of Hoffman Road; thence northeasterly along a lane or roadway and forming an interior angle of 55º 53’ 45” a distance of 124.78 feet along the easterly line of said roadway to a point; thence continuing on a curve having a radios of 79.52 feet along the southerly line of a road or lane to a point distant 201.22 feet northwesterly from the southeast corner of Lot 39, measured along the southerly line of a road or lane to the southeast corner of Lot 39; thence westerly along the south line of Lot 39 a distance of 331.86 feet to the place of beginning, excepting and reserving however, from said last above described parcel so much of the southerly portion of Lot 39, as was conveyed for the purpose of laying a road or
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> page 41 lane lying northerly of said parcel above described by instrument recorded in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 2418 of Deeds page 365. Also conveying that parcel in the Town of Irondequoit, County of Monroe, State of New York, which is the fractional share in and to the Common Areas and former Garden Plots as provided in Conveyance of Common Areas of Hunting Hills Subdivision to Owners of Residential Lots therein dated April 28, 1976 and recorded in Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 5015 of Deeds, page 67. Tax Acct. No.: 077.06-1-10 Property Address: 478 Hoffman Road, Town of Irondequoit, New York. Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $148,737.23 plus, but not limited to, costs, dis bursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: March 2011 Adrian J. Burke, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Name: Brochures Unlimited Advertising LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 12/15/2010. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 340 Parma-Center Rd., Hilton, NY 14468.Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LAST TOOL FACTORY LLC ] Last Tool Factory LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State on March 9, 2011, pur suant to Section 203 of the NY Limited Liability Company Law. The office of the LLC is located in Monroe County, NY. The principal business location of the LLC is 55 Fessenden Street, Rochester, NY. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the Secretary of State has been directed to forward service of process to 55 Fessenden Street, Rochester, NY. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful business
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purpose for which limited liability companies may be organized under the law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Pizzeria 5, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on March 8, 2011 with an effective date of formation of March 8, 2011. Its principal place of business is located at 697 Audley End, 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 697 Audley End, 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 ] Notice of Formation of M & E PROPERTIES TWO, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/09/2011. (1) Its principal office is in Monroe County, NY. (2) The SSNY has been designated as its agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to Eric Koesterich, 1599 Highland Avenue, Rochester NY 14618. (3) Purpose: Any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of M & E PROPERTIES ONE, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/09/2011. (1) Its principal office is in Monroe County, NY. (2) The SSNY has been designated as its agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to Eric Koesterich, 1599 Highland Avenue, Rochester NY 14618. (3) Purpose: Any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of M & E PROPERTIES THREE, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/09/2011. (1) Its principal office is in Monroe County, NY. (2) The SSNY has been designated as its agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to Eric Koesterich, 1599 Highland Avenue, Rochester NY 14618. (3) Purpose: Any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of M & E PROPERTIES FOUR, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/09/2011. (1) Its principal office is in Monroe County, NY. (2) The SSNY
has been designated as its agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to Eric Koesterich, 1599 Highland Avenue, Rochester NY 14618. (3) Purpose: Any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 41 SAGINAW DRIVE, LLC ] 41 Saginaw Drive, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State on March 18, 2011, pursuant to Section 203 of the NY Limited Liability Company Law. The office of the LLC is located in Monroe County, NY. The principal business location of the LLC is 41 Saginaw Drive, Rochester, NY. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the Secretary of State has been directed to forward service of process to 41 Saginaw Drive, Rochester, NY. The purpose of the LLC is to en gage in any lawful business purpose for which limited liability companies may be organized under the law. [ NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Meadow Cove International II LLC (the Company). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/ 17/2011. NY office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom pro cess against the Company may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to: Meadow Cove International II LLC, Attn: Manager, 850 Hudson Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621. The Company is to be managed by one or more managers. No members of the Company shall be liable in their capacity as members of the Company for debts, obligations or liabilities of the Company. No member of the Company, solely by rea son of being a member, is an agent of the Company for the purpose of its business, and no member shall have the authority to act for the Company solely by virtue of being a member. Purpose/ character of the Company: any and all lawful activities.
Monroe County. LLC formed in Wisconsin (WI) on 2/23/10. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o National Registered Agents, Inc., 875 Ave. of the Americas, Ste. 501, NY, NY 10001, also the registered agent. Principal office address: 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Ste. 138, Plymouth, MN 55447. Address to be maintained in WI: c/o Lakeview Equity Partners, LLC, 700 North Water St., Ste. 630, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Arts of Org. filed with WI Secy. Of State, 345 W. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Groove Juice Swing LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/6/11. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o National Registered Agents, Inc., 875 Avenue of the Americas, Ste. 501, NY, NY 10001, also the registered agent. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the limited liability company is Dead Ringer, LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 01/24/2011. 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 any process to The LLC, 1500 Jefferson Road, Rochester, New York 14623. Purpose: To engage in any lawful activity. Principal business location: 1500 Jefferson Road, Rochester, New York 14623. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of, MAGICAL PHONES, LLC Art. of Organization filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/ 13/10. Office of Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 45 Exchange Blvd. Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of Senior Home Connection LLC, Art. Of Org. filed NY Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/27/11 Office Location: Monroe County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to LLC. 223 Darla Drive, Brockport, NY 14420. Purpose: Any lawful activity
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Colossal Coating, LLC, Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/ 27/10. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 129 Roslyn St., Rochester, NY 14619, which is also the principal; location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of CFC Holdings LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/20/11. Office location:
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Arcuri Contractors, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/4/11. Office location: Monroe County.
Legal Ads SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 45 Waldo Ave., Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful ac tivities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Innovative Contracting Services, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/1/11. 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 276 Gnage Lane, Rochester, NY 14612. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Not. Of Form. Of Wolf Clan LLC Art. Of Org. filed with Sec’y of the State of NY (SSNY) 1/31/ 11. County: Monroe. SSNY is designated agent of LLC to whom process may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC, P.O. Box 92614 Rochester, NY 14692.Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of ILLY LLC, Arts. of Org. filled with NY Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 2/9/11. Office location: in Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 6 Astronaut Dr. Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activities [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Simply Solar Systems, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/ 28/11. 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 2890 Church Rd., Hamlin, NY 14464. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 2828 BAIRD ROAD, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/16/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 19 Turnberry Lane, Pittsford, New York 14534. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Paladino Tool Sales, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/ 30/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 91 Westcombe Park, West Henrietta, NY 14586. Purpose: any lawful activities.
[ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of AMAREL PRECISION CONSULTANTS LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/4/2011. 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. 4 Breezewood Ct, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of WILLIAM HOLDING BUILDERS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/17/2010. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 50 Mission Hill Drive, Brockport NY 14420. Purpose: Any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of BURNING BUSH LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/17/2010. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 2139 Westside Drive, Rochester NY 14624- 2007. Purpose: Any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: THYROFF AURORA, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 31, 2011. 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: 16 Van Buren Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. Loren H. Kroll, LLC. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of CHARWOOD COMMERCIAL REALTY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/23/11. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 90 Air Park Dr., Ste. 400, Rochester, NY 14624. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The Parrinello Law Firm, LLP, 36 W. Main St., Ste. 400, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: All aspects of commercial real estate. [ NOTICE ] C.A.K.E. Creating Assets and Sharing Knowledge, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/21/2010. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 3375 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14610. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE ] Name: 180 Consulting LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/01/2011. 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: Gallo & Iacovangelo LLC, 39 State St. STE 700, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of OAKBRIDGE DISTRIBUTION LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/4/2011. 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, 284 Cottage St., Rochester NY 14611. Purpose: Any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] TJMJ PROPERTIES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/3/ 2011. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2784 Homestead Rd., #130, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of RocNyReInv II, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/14/2011. 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: 15 North Mill St., Nyack NY 10960 and the reg. agent at that ad dress is Corporate Creations Network Inc.. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of RocNyReInv I, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/14/2011. 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: 15 North Mill St., Nyack NY 10960 and the reg. agent at that ad dress is Corporate Creations Network Inc.. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of HAMMER CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/9/2011. 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: 1075 West Sweden Rd., Brockport NY 14420. Purpose: any lawful act.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of The Wright Firm, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 3/2/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 16 W. Main St., STE 742, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: any lawful activity.
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[ NOTICE ] The Gamma Nu of Phi Kappa Tau Alumni, Inc. will be holding it’s annual membership meeting at 3 PM on Saturday, April 30, 2011. The meeting will take place at the Chapter House (604 Charter’s Way, Rochester, NY, 14623) to elect members of the Board of Directors and transact such other business which may come before the meeting. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of VTR Penfield, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 3/3/11. Office location: Monroe County. Principal business addr.: 10350 Ormsby Park Place, Ste. 300, Louisville, KY 40223. LLC formed in DE on 2/1/11. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. DE addr. of LLC: The Corporation Trust Co., 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] MONARCH LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC, a do mestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 1/7/11. NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to Chad David R. Smith, 325 Chadlee Dr., Brockport, NY 14420. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Rhinecliff Consulting LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/3/2010. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY de sign. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Eileen Lindblom 38 Rhinecliff Drive Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
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Beautiful, Convenient, Civic 19th Ward
129 Aberdeen Street The tree-lined streets of Southwest Rochester’s 19th Ward neighborhood are known for their many beautiful late 19th and early 20th century houses. The one hundred year old American foursquare residence at 129 Aberdeen Street is a fine example with sparkling hardwood floors and trim in almost every room. The house is entered from a spacious covered front porch into a room with dark yellow walls, wood baseboards and trim. This room features a bay window and a ceiling fan. The adjacent cozy living room leads into a dining room with a bay window with seat, and dark wood trim. The recently remodeled kitchen includes an island and ample counter and cupboard space. Off the kitchen is a convenient powder room and access to the backyard. A staircase with decoratively carved newel posts leads up from the front room. At the landing is a brilliant green, yellow, and brown stained and leaded glass window featuring a fleur-de-lis. Upstairs are three bedrooms, each with a large closet and a ceiling fan. The spacious bathroom has been recently remodeled and includes a Jacuzzi tub, shower, and double sink with mirror. The hall includes a built-in linen cabinet with drawers. The large attic and basement offer plenty of storage space. The 19th Ward neighborhood is home to a diverse group of neighbors that include doctors, lawyers, college professors, teachers, and shopkeepers. The house is a one-block walk to Wilson Magnet High School, one of the
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best schools in the city. Also nearby are a public library branch, a post office and YMCA, various shops, churches, restaurants and other businesses. The annual 19th Ward Community Association (www.19wca.org) hosts the Square Fair neighborhood festival each year at nearby Aberdeen Square Park. The 19th Ward is a short drive or bus ride to the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the businesses, culture, and recreation of downtown Rochester. Houses for sale in the 19th Ward and in other west side Rochester neighborhoods will be featured Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 124 pm as part of the annual Rochester City Living events. The March 27 event will be at Theodore Roosevelt School 43, 1305 Lyell Avenue. For more information on City Living Sundays please telephone 585.428.CITY or visit citylivingsundays.com. The 1,666 square foot house at 129 Aberdeen Street is listed at $81,900. The 40’ x 135’ foot lot includes a separate two-car garage. For more information contact Sabine R. Frederick of Hunt Real Estate ERA at 585.298.0507. For more photographs, go to http:// rochestercityliving.com/property/R136558. by Padraic Michael Collins-Bohrer Mr. Collins-Bohrer grew up in the 19th Ward and currently lives and works in Downtown Rochester. He is also the manager of the HomeWork column.