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News. Music. Life.

Lead literally kicks calcium out of the bones.” NEWS, PAGE 6

Rochester news, via Buffalo. NEWS, PAGE 5

Douglass and Anthony, rediscovered. NEWS, PAGE 4

Bearing down on Brizard. NEWS, PAGE 5

REVIEW: RBTL’s “The Lion King.” THEATER, PAGE 24

FREE entertainment: City’s Cultural Crawl. DETAILS, PAGE 3

COVER STORY | BY JEREMY MOULE | PAGE 8 | ILLUSTRATION BY MAX SEIFERT

Environmentalists’ Earth Day pledge Mother Nature has been kind to Rochester. She’s given the area outstanding natural features by way of lakes, forests, glacial formations, and more. Area environmentalists say it’s all worth fighting for. They tackle invasive species, work to stop or minimize water pollution, and push for cleaner, more efficient options in transportation and energy generation. As new threats emerge, they respond. Take, for example, the emerald ash borer. Environmentalists and governmental agencies are trying to fight the invasive insect through education and regulation.

There are also longstanding environmental issues, such as water quality in Lake Ontario and the Genesee River. Various people, groups, and governmental agencies have worked on that for decades. Earth Day is Friday, April 22. In its spirit, some of the region’s environmental leaders shared their prevailing environmental concerns, ongoing and emerging. Their concerns ranged from the restoration of Washington Grove in Cobb’s Hill Park, to complicated national issues such as nuclear power.


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Republicans reneged on their promise

Last fall, when they were in campaign mode, our Republican State Senators eagerly signed Ed Koch’s pledge to reform redistricting, so that they could be listed as Heroes of Reform. Now that they are temporarily back in the majority and have the power to make good on their promise, they have suddenly invented reasons for not honoring it. One is reminded of the tendency of cockroaches to scuttle away into dark corners when the light is suddenly turned on. In the 2010 State Senate elections, 240,000 more Democratic votes than Republican votes were cast (more than 5 percent of total votes), yet Senate Republicans were able to use gerrymandered districts to override the clear intent of voters. This is not a partisan issue; the State Assembly does the same thing for democrats. In both parties, the “safe seats” created by gerrymandering get filled by legislators who have less incentive to listen to voters, leaving them free to pay more attention to big campaign contributors, special interests, and political bosses. Call your State Senator. Tell him that when he makes a pledge, you expect him to honor it. If we don’t person City

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ally register our disgust at this kind of hypocrisy, we just encourage legislators to continue abusing our trust. REGINALD NEALE, FARMINGTON

Our mistakes in Libya

Mary Anna Towler’s article about Libya (Urban Journal, March 23) doesn’t mention mistakes the US has already made. First Obama said he wouldn’t send ground troops to Libya. This may be the right decision, but you don’t tell the enemy what you’ll do or won’t do. Keep them guessing. Then he says he won’t have Qaddafi killed. This would repeat the mistake the US made when we didn’t “get” Hussein in 1991. I support our military action in Libya, but why did we wait so long? It led to more innocents killed at the hands of Qaddafi. We don’t need to make it easy for him to commit mayhem. After we were attacked on 9/11, the US waited 15 months before we responded. Getting the UN involved was a huge mistake. The UN has been responsible for our defeats in Korea and Vietnam. Apparently we have not learned the lessons of history. SAM PALERMO, ROCHESTER

From our website

On our blog noting the racial division indicated in the election results: This

is the political understatement of the decade. Johnson lost all but two of the polling sites that were majority white. He won all but two polling sites that were majority African American or substantially diverse. The two districts he won that were majority white were very close geographically to other areas where Bill did well and share lots of characteristics in terms of housing, home ownership, income etc. The two polling site that Bill lost that were not majority white were also significantly diverse and

had a substantial senior citizen community in them where people tend to vote more regularly. Why is it that Bill won 74 percent of the vote in the district that David Gantt leads but only 16 percent of the vote over on Park and Monroe Avenue? Are we that different? I’m white. I voted for Bill. Would not have mattered to me if he was white or if Tom was black. I’m sure 99 percent of the voters, if you asked them to be as honest as they could, would say the same thing. So why then this drastic split in our community on this simple question of who should be mayor? Do we want different things for our community? Do our families aspire to and deserve different things? I don’t have a lot of answers, but I know that if we don’t ask this question and try to listen to each other, we’re going to stay in trouble and the divided city Tom has inherited will remain so for a long time. Good luck to Tom and everyone else at City Hall. We all have a lot of work to do.

The mayoral race was a simple choice for me, and had nothing to do with rich or poor, black or white. The city needs someone right now who can make tough fiscal decisions in the face of these mounting deficits. Tom Richards may not be the perfect mayoral candidate but he is the type who will make the right decisions without worrying about his political future. Placing Johnson in the mayoral position now, based on his poor fiscal decisions of the past, would likely lead to even greater problems for this great city. Good luck, Mr. Richards. ATTWNONE

Unfortunately, I don’t have much faith that Richards has the capability to heal that rift. If anything, he has already made it worse. Your analysis also indicates that David Gantt is a fading flower in this community. This rift didn’t just start. It began with the DuffyRichards proposal to take the School Board vote away city voters. It was furthered by Morelle and Gantt’s special election debacle when they successfully took the right to a primary vote away from city residents. Fortunately Bill Johnson stepped forward as a real leader to say, “Not so fast! We’ve got something to say!” Richards needs a strong local opposition to balance out this sad and sorry trend in Rochester politics.

The next three years, Richards will carry out Duffy’s agenda and his knowledge of big business. Nothing against Richards, but that will be his downfall. It is like the balance of justice. We are a divided city. You can’t invest resources and services to a particular tax base and not expect that the surrounding areas would suffer. I was a Johnson supporter and even though he lost it is important for people to understand the numbers. Richards should sleep with them because it is a loud and clear message, that if he does not create his OWN urban renewal vision for the City of Rochester and stop connecting to the Duffy legacy he will fail. It is important for Richard to be inclusive of all areas of the city, learn to collaborate and have a more open process, and finally don’t ever take another photo and send it out in the mail of you and all those so called black leaders. It showed lack of diversity and political manipulation of voters. All the people you were standing with are good talkers and adhere to peer pressure, but do very little for the community.

NOT SO FAST, RICHARDS

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On the cuts proposed in the Rochester school budget: These are the

reasons why as a taxpayer and mother, I moved to the suburbs. I want my child to have music, art and a nurse! PREVIOUS CITY RESIDENT

It seems to me that the budget is a political document more than a financial budget. Many of the estimates on cost seem exaggerated while the estimates of student enrollment are reduced, and revenues are very conservative. There are some tables that do not add up right, and many assumptions that seem speculative at best. I think we need to be fair about the budget problem and it seems to me that this document does not do this. ALEX WHITE

(White was the Green Party candidate for Rochester mayor.) “Government schools” are among the oldest democratic institutions (small “d”) in the country. Education is the most democratic way to level the playing field. I’m as libertarian and conservative as the next guy, but to denigrate the schools and to rip funding from them is to relegate the poor to near perpetual poverty with even less opportunity than they have now. I’m not good enough at interpreting budgets to have much to say about the numbers that are being thrown around. I am good enough at politics and common sense to know that the future is the last place you want to take money from. YUGOBOY

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urban journal | by mary anna towler

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The race for mayor and our divided city I could be exaggerating the significance of this, but I don’t think so: A troubling outcome of last week’s mayoral election is that the returns broke sharply along racial lines. Tom Richards carried the city’s predominantly white neighborhoods. Bill Johnson beat the dickens out of Richards in the predominantly black districts. Some have suggested that it was a class division — that low-income voters chose Johnson and the “haves” chose Richards. But low-income white areas also went for Richards. Maybe everybody was just voting for the person that, subconsciously, they felt most comfortable with, the person most “like” them. Even that is troubling, but I worry that the division is much deeper, and more serious. If so, Mayor-elect Richards has yet another problem to deal with. During the campaign, our news staff had talked about the challenge Richards faced as a white man with a corporate background who needed to relate to people from all walks of life. And, most important, to get people from all walks of life to have faith in him. One on one, Richards is open, engaging, not aloof. And I think he’ll be able to settle comfortably into his new political role. But that role will need to include heavy outreach into the black and Hispanic communities. As one of our readers has noted, we’re a divided city, and before we can work together, we’ll have to talk about that division. And it won’t be easy. The division, and the need to talk about it, could lurk in the background of nearly every decision Richards has to make: what services to cut to balance the budget, where to put development funds, how much to invest in downtown and how much in neighborhoods, how to run the police department, how to fund the school district. And by the way, it occurs to me that Richards may be the right person at the right time because of his corporate background, not in spite of it. For the city to make significant progress will take efforts well beyond those of City Hall. Rochester’s big-business community was strongly behind Richards; maybe he can rally them to persuade Republican County Legislators to adequately fund social services that serve the city’s poorest residents. Maybe he can even resurrect a Rochester version of the Harlem Children’s Zone — and rally the

The racial division, and the need to talk about it, could lurk in the background of nearly every decision Richards makes.” business community, suburban leaders, and the social-service community to support it. This will be a tough job, and so many other things are facing Richards right now that it may be tempting to delay addressing the racial divide. That would be a major mistake. A note to readers: As regular posters to our

website have noticed, we have tightened our guidelines for those postings. Websites have been an exciting addition to newspapers’ offerings. They let readers respond to our articles and have discussions with one another immediately, and they have vastly increased the amount of readers participation. Initially, the philosophy pretty much everywhere was to let readers go at it without editors’ interference. But you know what the result was: a cesspool. Since then, media websites have been screening out the most offensive posts but trying to keep hands off the others. The result has been mixed, in my opinion: some good comments, certainly, but also an abundance of posts from readers who are more interested in attacking one another than in engaging in a civil discussion. Some free-range proponents argue that the two can co-exist. I don’t think so, not for long. I don’t see how a website whose comments are sprinkled heavily with insults will attract thoughtful discussions by thoughtful readers over the long term. Our guidelines: We moderate all comments, as we always have, and we don’t approve those that contain racist or obscene comments or are personal insults. Flail away at us, if you like, but be respectful to one another.

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[ news from the week past ]

Economy is growing

The US economy added 216,000 jobs in March, according to the Labor Department, pushing the unemployment rate down to 8.8 percent, the lowest it’s been in two years. Most of the jobs were in the private sector, indicating, at least to Wall Street, that the US economy is well into a recovery phase. Stocks rose sharply on Friday in response to the brighter jobs outlook.

Men on the run

Two inmates broke out of the Monroe County Jail allegedly by cutting through a bar on a second-story window and jumping out. The inmates are Joseph Lee Mitchell, an alleged drug dealer who could receive a lengthy prison sentence, and Eddie Palmer, who was soon to be released from jail. Local, state, and federal law-enforcement agencies were, as of Monday, still searching for the pair.

Bad news, but early

The State Legislature passed a $132.5-billion budget, and did it a day early. The budget includes more school aid than originally proposed by Governor Andrew

Cuomo, but still cuts $1.3 billion from 201011 education funding. The budget alters state economic development programs, changes school-aid distribution, and provides a new mechanism for prison closings. It also emphasizes community-based services in the juvenile justice system.

News LANDMARKS | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN

RPO to honor SSO tickets

Rediscovering Susan B. and Frederick D.

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will honor tickets to the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, which has suspended operations due to financial difficulties and cancelled the remainder of its 2010-2011 concert season. Affected SSO ticket holders can call the RPO box office at 585454-2100 to trade-in their tickets for specific RPO performances.

Warney can sue

Douglas Warney will be able to sue the state for restitution following a ruling by New York’s highest court. Warney gave a false confession and was convicted of murder in 1997. The confession, which put Warney behind bars for nine years, was likely coerced, according to the court. With the help of the Innocence Project, Warney was freed in 2006.

Better signage is part of the plan to improve the visibility of and access to the graves of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Photo by MATT DETURCK

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The sheer size of Mt. Hope Cemetery — covering nearly 200 acres — makes the graves of two of its most famous residents, Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, difficult to find. And the graves aren’t as accessible as they could be, says Paul Holahan, commissioner of the City of Rochester’s Department of Environmental Services. The city will use a $15,000 grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation, he says, to make the Douglass and Anthony graves easier to find and reach. Preliminary plans include improved signage, landscaping, and a stone path leading to each site. And Marilyn Nolte, president of the Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery, says the steps leading to Douglass’ grave need to be re-set. Project design should be done this spring, Holahan says, and the work completed by the end of October. You can still visit the grave sites during the project.

The Anthony and Douglass grave sites get so many visitors that it’s difficult to keep grass there, Nolte says. She doesn’t have an exact number, but says that approximately 2,500 people take official tours of the cemetery every year. The Friends group has its own plans for other parts of the cemetery, too. The group has an approximately $200,000 grant, and will use it to restore two mausoleums, restore the carriage path around the fountain, update signage, and other work. “Starting this year, they’re going to be picking sections, a couple of sections every year, and they’re going to go in there and start restoring by filling in some holes, getting rid of woodchucks, cutting down dead trees,” Nolte says. “Over time, I think you’re going to see a lot of improvements.”


Rochester’s YNN anchors will no longer work out of the Mount Hope Avenue studio. They’ll remain in their jobs, but they’ll work out of the YNN studio in Buffalo. Rochester and Buffalo will continue to have separate newscasts, however, and YNN Rochester reporters will still be based out of Mount Hope.

MEDIA | BY JEREMY MOULE

EDUCATION | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO

Rochester news, via Buffalo For approximately 20 years, cable channel 9 has been the Rochester equivalent of CNN. The channel known as YNN Rochester, formerly R News, pioneered the concept of a 24-hour local news network. Time-Warner Cable, the station’s owner, has since established identical stations in cities across New York. YNN, and R News before it, made a mark on the local news scene. It covered standard television news fare: public controversies, elections, government, human-interest stories, breaking news like fires and accidents, and crime. And it broadcast several criminal trials in their entirety, including the proceedings against Rochester serial killer Arthur Shawcross. At the time, a temporary law allowed cameras into courtrooms. The State Legislature never renewed the law, however, which shut cameras out of criminal proceedings in New York’s courts. But part of the channel 9 tradition is changing. Rochester’s anchors will no longer work out of the Mount Hope Avenue studio. They’ll remain in their jobs, barring personal decisions otherwise, but they’ll work out of the YNN studio in Buffalo, as will that station’s anchors, says Lara Pritchard, vice president of communications for Time-Warner Cable Northeast. Rochester and Buffalo will continue to have separate newscasts, she says. The Rochester reporters will still be based out of the Mount Hope Avenue studio,

The YNN studio on Mt. Hope. Photo by MATT DETURCK

she says. And the Rochester newscasts will remain locally-produced. Technical operations — control room-type work — will be transferred to Albany, she says. The network’s able to consolidate the anchoring and technical jobs because of new technology that makes it easier, Pritchard says, for different YNN stations to share stories. So what’ll this mean for YNN’s local newscasts? Will viewers notice any difference in content or quality? Those questions will only be answered over time. Pritchard says YNN Rochester is actually adding staff in the field, though she’s unsure how many. YNN’s Rochester and Buffalo stations could work together to cover Western New York in more of a regional sense, but Pritchard couldn’t say whether there’d be that kind of shift. “We’ll certainly maintain a focus to cover news where it happens,” she says.

Cost of War 4,441 US servicemen and servicewomen, 318 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen, and approximately 100,213 to 109,489 Iraqi civilians have been killed in Iraq from the beginning of the war and occupation to April 1. There were no reports of American servicemen or servicewomen killed after March 21. IRAQ TOTALS —

AFGHANISTAN TOTALS

Bearing down on Brizard

1,520 US servicemen and servicewomen, and 867 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen have been killed in Afghanistan from the beginning of the war and occupation to April 1. Statistics for Afghan civilian casualties are not available. American servicemen and servicewomen killed from March 23 to 29: -- Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Burgess, 29, Cleburne, Texas -- Pfc. Dustin J. Feldhaus, 20, Glendale, Ariz. -- Sgt. 1st Class Ofren Arrechaga, 28, Hialeah, Fla. -- Staff Sgt. Frank E. Adamski III, 26, Moosup, Conn. -- Spc. Jameson L. Lindskog, 23, Pleasanton, Calif. -- Pvt. Jeremy P. Faulkner, 23, Griffin, Ga. —

The race for four city school board seats has begun. And it’s going to get interesting quickly. | Teachers union President Adam Urbanski and Rochester schools Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard are locked in a serious power struggle. And it’s grown to the point that Urbanski now wants Brizard out of his job. But to get rid of Brizard, Urbanski would have to win over four of the seven members of the school board, since the board hires and fires the superintendent. | Board members may be pitted against one another over this, and significantly, the majority of the board seats will be on the ballot this fall. The teachers union may support candidates who pledge to get rid of Brizard. | One of the incumbents whose term expires this year, Allen Williams, has been a harsh critic of Brizard. The other three — Willa Powell, Malik Evans, and Melisza Campos — said as recently as two months ago that they support Brizard, but campaign pressure might change that. | The November election for school board seats is likely to be a referendum on the superintendent, if Urbanski has his way.

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MEDICAL RESEARCH | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO

The lead-osteoporosis link It has long been understood that lead exposure can cause neurological and cognitive impairment in children. It was the basis of a contentious community-wide debate before City Council passed Rochester’s landmark anti-lead legislation in 2005. But until now, there’s been relatively little known about the effect of lead’s toxicity on adults. Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center shows that lead exposure is a significant risk factor for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease that typically occurs in older adults. Studies indicate that 44 million Americans over the age of 50 have osteoporosis or low bone mass. By 2020, the number is expected to increase to 61 million. “Bone mass as one gets older decreases,” says J. Edward Puzas. “It happens sooner in women than it does in men.” Puzas is senior associate dean for basic research and professor of orthopaedics at URMC. But when bone loss goes below a certain point, what clinicians call the “fracture threshold,” the likelihood of breaking a bone through normal daily activity increases, he says. “The first place you normally see it is in the spine,” Puzas says. “The real danger though is breaking a hip.” Fifteen percent of women who break a hip die within a year from complications associated with the fracture, he says. What hasn’t been understood until recently, he says, is how lead hones in on the bones in humans.

“Lead and calcium look a lot alike at the atomic level,” Puzas says. “Lead literally kicks calcium out of the bones. And about 95 percent of the lead in our bodies is in our bones.” Even worse, after exposure, it takes about 25 years for half of that lead to leave the bones. Puzas and his researchers first stumbled on the link between lead and osteoporosis about 15 years ago when a student added trace amounts of lead to some bone cells in the lab. “It threw the cells for a loop and they just stopped working normally,” Puzas says. The research continued and Puzas’ team got its big break in 2009. A large grant from the National Institute of Health allowed researchers to investigate the full spectrum of how lead exposure impacts skeletal metabolism. The research examined four different areas: how lead interferes with normal bone cell functions; how lead exposure impacts growth in long bones, such as arms and legs; whether lead exposure inhibits the ability for fractures to heal; and whether a relationship between high bone lead levels and low bone density exists. In every instance, lead was a culprit. “Does the presence of lead inhibit your ability to heal from a fracture?” asks Puzas. “The answer is yes.” One reason researchers may have overlooked lead exposure as a health risk to adults has to do with how doctors once measured bone lead levels. An older generation of X-ray-based technology didn’t account for

The presence of lead in bone inhibits healing from a fracture, says J. Edward Puzas, URMC professor of orthpaedics and senior associate dean for basic research. Photo PROVIDED

the problem lead poses in bone. Lead is an ideal shield against the X-ray’s harmful beam. “If you have extra lead in your bones, the X-ray beam is not going to pass through your bone as well as it would if there were no lead in your bone,” Puzas says. “You can have a bone that has less mass and have a lot of lead in it, and it will look as if it has the same density as a bone that doesn’t have the lead in it. The lead was actually masking the ability of the early clinicians to detect this relationship.” But the team’s most significant discovery has to do with a gene known as sclerostin and its ability to permit lead to cause bone loss. Sclerostin is a potent inhibitor of bone formation: it keeps bone growth in check.

But when lead interferes with this inhibitor, Puza says, something dramatic occurs. “Lead exposure in the laboratory, in animals, and in humans drives sclerostin levels sky high,” he says. “If lead stimulates sclerostin and sclerostin is an inhibitor of bone formation, that’s probably preventing the normal bone from being formed. And that’s why over time you end up with not enough bone formation and a low bone mass.” A drug that blocks sclerostin is being studied, Puzas says, which might help treat lead-related osteoporosis, but more research is needed.

OPINION | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN

Tom Richards and the long road ahead A rigorous and accelerated campaign behind him, Rochester Mayor-elect Tom Richards now has the unglamorous task of being the antiSanta Claus. The city’s in a heap of financial trouble and has limited tools to deal with it: service cuts, layoffs, and a tax increase are all on the table. Richards has been clear about that. There’s a scene in “Apollo 13” — the movie is in infinite airings on cable TV — where a previously unheralded character steps forward and points out that “power is everything.” Everyone else is stuck on this-and-that technical thing while trying to save the crew of a crippled space vessel, but the reality is, without power, nothing else matters. Rochester is in a similar situation, but our core issue is money. We can talk about growing the tax base all day long, but that’s a long-term project. As we saw with the recent Census figures, the city’s population is still City

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declining, and even if that turns around, it’ll be years before it makes a real difference in terms of tax revenue. And the businesses won’t come until we get that population up. What does that mean? It means reinvention: a new, leaner way of running the government while still protecting the most vulnerable among us. The $50-million chasm is not a one-year predicament. Pension costs are going to continue to rise, the cost of fuel and health benefits are likely to do the same, and on and on. We simply cannot continue the status quo; it is unsustainable. That’s why it puzzled me when a couple of the mayoral candidates promoted revisiting the police reorganization. Even the chief says the city cannot afford a return to the old quadrant model and anyway, he says, it might not be the best way to go.

I don’t think we should expect any grand plans or projects from the Richards administration — we’ll get the bus station, probably Paetec, MCC, probably not the theater — because the next three years are going to be about survival. And Richards can be the chief-bearer-of-bad-news the city requires at this point in its history because he has no political aspirations beyond the mayor’s office. So often, political considerations prevent decision-makers from doing the painful but necessary. To be fair, the public makes it awfully hard. We abhor even the mention of new taxes while screaming like hell when services get cut. Richards, in my opinion, was pragmatic and plain spoken throughout the campaign. He said that there could very well be layoffs, that a small tax increase is possible, that public safety cannot be spared from cuts this time, and that if

Mayor-elect Tom Richards. Photo BY MATT DETURCK

any project is going to need public money, the people pushing it need to say so upfront. Brace for impact, Rochester. It’s going to be rough.


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ENVIRONMENT | BY JEREMY MOULE

Mother Nature has been kind to the Rochester area. The region has great natural features like Lake Ontario and the wetlands along its shore, glacial formations in Mendon Ponds Park, and ample freshwater resources, including the pristine Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, which provide drinking water for some Monroe County residents. The region also includes mature forests, and migratory bird habitat and stopover points. Area environmentalists say all of this is worth fighting for. They tackle invasive species, work to stop or minimize water pollution, and push for cleaner, more efficient options in transportation and energy generation. As new threats emerge, they respond. And while the Rochester region has some outstanding natural resources, it’s also coping with weighty environmental issues, some of which have been going on for decades. The Genesee River and near-shore Lake Ontario, for example, suffer from pollution and limitations such as fish consumption advisories. Other threats are newer, including the invasion of the emerald ash borer, an insect that burrows into and kills native ash trees. Earth Day is Friday, April 22: a full day dedicated to educating the public on environmental issues. In that spirit, some of the region’s environmental leaders offered up a handful of prevailing issues of concern, ongoing and emerging. They range from highly local projects, such as the restoration of Washington Grove in Cobb’s Hill Park, to complicated national issues such as nuclear power. Many of these issues are connected to climate change. High fossil-fuel consumption increases the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which drives climate change. A warming planet has a host of implications. For example, some plant and animal species can now survive and even thrive in places they couldn’t before. Energy sources and consumption is the subject of

an important and intricate national conversation. It affects New York in several ways. City

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June Summers, president of the Genesee Valley Audubon Society, doesn’t oppose offshore wind power. She says the state needs to develop strong regulations for the projects, including siting and monitoring provisions. PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK

The state has seen controversy over the prospect of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale. The rock formation lies underneath several states and New York’s Southern Tier, and energy companies say it’s a major natural gas resource. Companies are already drilling in the West Virginia and Pennsylvania sections of the formation; they’ve been especially aggressive in Pennsylvania. Fracking critics say drilling has the potential to contaminate ground and surface water. They also say that, while cleaner than coal, extracting and burning natural gas still contributes to global warming. Hugh Mitchell, a long-time member of the Sierra Club’s Rochester chapter, says environmental groups across the state are conducting petition drives and letter-writing campaigns. They want Governor Andrew Cuomo to ask the DEC to redo the initial draft of the environmental impact statement, Mitchell says, because it is insufficient. Environmental groups statewide criticized the document for lacking enforceable regulations and penalties. The State Department of Environmental Conservation has been developing an environmental statement on the combined use of horizontal drilling and fracking in the Marcellus and Utica Shales. That process has taken more than two years so far, and the agency received approximately

14,000 comments to review, a DEC spokesperson says. A revised draft is due early this summer, he says, and the public will have a chance to offer comments. The federal Environmental Protection Agency is conducting its own study of hydraulic fracturing, focusing on the public-health implications of fracking as a means of extracting natural gas. Some environmental groups want state environmental officials to wait for the results of that study before deciding whether to allow fracking in the state’s Marcellus Shale. Last year, the New York Power Authority solicited proposals to build offshore wind projects in Lakes Erie and Ontario. NYPA would enter into a long-term power-purchasing agreement with any chosen developer. The Great Lakes Offshore Wind project, as it’s called, hasn’t received much attention lately. NYPA hasn’t selected any proposals or released details about who submitted proposals, the exact site or sites under consideration, or the size of any proposed wind development. Prior to requesting proposals, the authority identified several areas in Lakes Ontario and Erie with good potential for wind power.


from a natural gas power plant or gasoline in automobiles. There has been progress in this area. Take, for example, the Finger Lakes Energy Smart Communities program, which is part of a broader state energy-efficiency program run locally, through contract, by the Center for Environmental Information. The program is a sort of clearinghouse for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s many residential and business incentive programs. NYSERDA will, for example, pay for an energy audit

too much paper goes into “Way the waste stream.

The proposal was controversial from the start and opponents claimed it could mar views of the lake and harm fish and birds. Lakeshore property owners campaigned against the project, as did some fishing charter operators. Local governments along Lakes Ontario and Erie issued official objections to the project. They include the Monroe County Legislature, the Wayne County Board of Supervisors, the Irondequoit Town Board, the Greece Town Board, and the Webster Town Board.

Sierra Club member Frank Regan The state and local Audubon Society chapters do not oppose the project, though their support of offshore wind comes with caveats. June Summers, president of the Genesee Valley Audubon Society, says the state needs to establish offshore wind regulations. Officials should develop siting guidelines, she says, and should require three years of study to determine migration patterns in the area, which will help appropriately locate the towers and turbines. The state should also require ongoing monitoring once an offshore project is built, she says. “We need the regulations in place to require the companies to do this work,” Summers says. “Wind power and solar power look to be some of our best answers at this time as far as reducing the effects of climate change.” Frank Regan, an active Sierra Club member who runs www.rochesterenvironment.com, says that the GLOW project is a good opportunity to boost renewable energy in New York, and aesthetic concerns shouldn’t halt the project. Without cutting down on fossil fuel use, he says, climate change will alter the lake’s conditions anyway. “I don’t think the general public understands that when the counties say no to this, they’re saying ‘Well, then we’ve got to have nuclear power, we’ve got to have coal, we’ve got to have oil, we’ve got to have these other things,’” Regan says. “That’s the default. That’s what happens.” Nuclear power, too, will get more scrutiny, due to the near-catastrophe Japan is experiencing with its plants, Mitchell says. Sierra Club members and officials are particularly concerned with on-site storage of spent nuclear fuel. Energy conservation will also be key heading

into the future. The simplest, cheapest way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is to use less energy, whether it’s electricity generated

for households making less than $133,000. After the audits, residents are presented with a ranked list of upgrades that’ll help make their homes more energy efficient. That can include sealing the house, installing insulation, or putting in a more efficient furnace. Households receiving audits under this program become eligible for up to $13,000 in subsidized loans to fund the top three upgrades on their lists. “This is to encourage them about doing these energy-efficient upgrades,” says Lee Loomis, one of the local program’s two fulltime coordinators. Other programs are aimed at lower-income residents for things like replacing inefficient appliances. Businesses can get subsidies for audits and incentives for installing prequalified energy-efficient equipment such as lighting, commercial refrigeration, variable speed drives, and heating and air conditioning. Finger Lakes Energy Smart Communities also recruits contractors to pursue the appropriate certification so they can perform NYSERDAbacked audits and improvements. Interest in the programs has been growing. In 2008, 5,213 households across the state undertook energy-efficient projects after getting an audit. That increased to 6,123 in 2010. In Monroe County, those figures were 1,033 in 2008 and 1,674 in 2010.

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curtailing energy consumption. The Environmental Protection Agency says that in 2008, transportation accounted for 27 percent of domestic greenhouse-gas emissions. It’s also the fastest growing source of emissions. One of the best ways to curb those emissions is for people to walk or bike short distances, says Regan, who chairs the Sierra continues on page 10 rochestercitynewspaper.com

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Club’s Transportation Committee. Using mass transit also helps. Rochester officials have been developing a plan to make city streets more accommodating to cyclists. The Bicycle Master Plan, a guide for city spending on bicycle infrastructure, is in its final stages of development. If the city follows through and implements the plan’s recommendations, Rochester’s streets should become friendlier to cyclists. And that will encourage people to use bikes as a transportation alternative, Regan says. To advance the issue, transportation advocates and agencies are holding the Greater Rochester Active Transportation Symposium on April 27 at Radisson Riverside Rochester Hotel. Active transportation essentially refers to walking, biking, skateboarding, or other humanpowered means of getting around. Ultimately, rising gas prices may be what gets people out of their cars. If gas gets near $5 a gallon, Regan says, that may be a tipping point. “It would be great if we could just motivate them now to do it,” he says. Waste reduction and recycling has been

a staple environmental issue for decades. Onondaga County’s waste management agency decided last summer to start accepting No. 5 plastic containers for recycling. That prompted some local residents to push Monroe County government to expand its plastics recycling program. That hasn’t happened yet. County officials have resisted collecting Nos. 3 through 7 plastics because, they say, there’s no market for them. But Regan says there has been some movement on the issue, especially since the state’s bottle bill has taken more and more plastic out of municipal recycling collections, and because of rising oil prices; petroleum products are used in plastics manufacturing. Regan also stresses the importance of paper recycling and says the county does well at it. The county has sponsored campaigns to encourage residents to recycle more paper, and Regan backs that effort. “Way too much paper goes into the waste stream,” he says. Waste reduction is an issue across New York. It’s addressed in the state’s new solid waste management plan, Beyond Waste, which focuses on increasing recycling and reuse, and also on eliminating waste at its source. One way to do that is to provide incentives for companies to reduce packaging materials, or providing a disincentive for companies that generate a lot of packing materials that ultimately end up as garbage or recycling. The plan will cost money to implement, however. It’s also closer to a set of guidelines than a collection of legal requirements. 10 City april 6-12, 2011

Frank Regan, Zero Waste Committee chair for the Rochester Sierra Club chapter, says a new plan from the state doesn’t have any teeth.

“It’s a great plan,” Regan says. “It has a lot of zero-waste components to it. But it doesn’t have any teeth. It doesn’t have any enforcement behind it.”

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Local environmentalists and agencies have

waged a long fight against invasive species. Invasives can be fish and other aquatic organisms, insects, plants, and even trees. They’ve all been introduced from somewhere outside of New York and, once established, are nearly impossible to get rid of. Environmentalists and agencies have embraced educational efforts to help stop the spread of these species and to prevent new ones from being established. They’ve printed brochures, held invasive species walks, and, in the case of the State Department of Environmental Conservation, conducted media and advertising campaigns.

They’ve also used hands-on restoration efforts, such as a Sierra Club project to remove invasive Norway maple trees from Washington Grove. Water quality in area streams and lakes is another long-term focus. Gone are the days of discharging sewage and high volumes of industrial waste into Lake Ontario. Instead, the focus is on near-shore water quality and its contributors, namely nutrient runoff into the Genesee River and other streams that feed into it or the lake. The Center for Environmental Information has been studying phosphorous

levels in lower Black Creek and upper Oak Orchard Creek, then working to pinpoint the sources. Phosphorous is a nutrient that contributes to algae growth, and both streams carry it toward Lake Ontario. That project involves the use of computer modeling to aid in determining the sources. That model has shown that, while agricultural and residential fertilizer runoff contribute to the contamination, animal activities are a bigger source. Septic systems are also significant contributors. The project will accomplish two things. First, CEI researchers are creating and documenting a process that, if successful, can be used by other people. Second, identifying the sources of the contamination allows for corrective action. But there’s a catch. “There’s great opportunity there, but all that stuff takes time and effort and sometimes money on people’s part to fix it,” says George Thomas, executive director of CEI. “I don’t know if we’ll be able to muster up what it takes to do that.”

Upcoming environmental events Sierra Club forum

The Sierra Club’s annual environmental forum is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at First Unitarian Church, 220 South Winton Road. The topic this year is Sustainable Production: Rochester’s Cutting Edge. The event will feature two speakers: Nabil Nasr, director of RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability; and Catherine Reeves, director of sustainable operations at Xerox. The speakers start at 7 p.m., but more than 30 environmental groups and sustainable food and drink vendors will be set up beforehand. Upstate Green Business Network will hold its monthly Green Drinks event at the forum as well.

Transportation symposium

The Greater Rochester Active Transportation Symposium is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, at the Radisson Rochester Riverside Hotel, 120 East Main Street. The symposium will focus on making Rochester a more active transportation-friendly community. Presenters will discuss success stories from other communities, national and local innovations, policy, planning considerations, and funding information. To register, go to grats.eventbrite.com.

Earth Day in the Park

An Earth Day event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, in Area 4 of Hamlin Beach State Park. The event

will feature entertainment, vendors, and booths focusing on recycling, green building, and alternative energy. An electronics recycler will be on hand to take in printer cartridges and unwanted devices. There will be an organized beach cleanup and the event will conclude with a tour of the old Civilian Conservation Corps-Prisoners of Water camp.

Invasive species talks

June Summers, president of the Genesee Valley Audubon Society, will talk about invasive species and how to stop them from spreading at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, at the Monroe Avenue branch of the Rochester Public Library, 809 Monroe Avenue, and again at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, at the Lyell Avenue branch of the Rochester Public Library, 956 Lyell Avenue. Summer will also present programs at the Seneca Park Zoo. She’ll discuss invasive and native plants from 10 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, she’ll discuss attracting wildlife to your back yard. Call 585-336-7213 to register.

NYSERDA programs

The New York State Energy Research and Development authority offers home and business energy-efficiency incentive programs. For details, visit www.getenergysmart.org or call 1-877-697-6278.


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Out and Equal will hold the “Northeast Regional Workplace Summit” from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. There will be 16 workshops covering topics such as bullying, tax equity for LGBT couples, healthcare equality, and transgender non-discrimination in the workplace. The event will be held at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main Street. Registration fees range from $90 to $40. Information: 305-7563.

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York City. Participants will leave Rochester at 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, and return on Sunday, April 10, about the same time. Cost is $50 per person. Information: 415-5704.

Remembering the Holocaust

SUNY Brockport will present Marty Kalb, an Ohio-based artist and educator, who will discuss his art about the Holocaust at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, in Edwards Hall, Room 104.

‘Nickel and Dimed” author to speak

MCC will present author Barbara Ehrenreich at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 9. Ehrenreich is best known for her book “Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting By in America.” She will speak at the theatre in Building 4, 1000 East Henrietta Road.

Lessons from a financial crisis

The Philip S. Bernstein Society Forum will

present David A. Moss, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School, at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13. Moss is the author of “When All Else Fails: Government as the Ultimate Risk Manager” and “Socializing Social Security: Progressive-era Economists and the Origins of American Social Policy.” Moss will speak on the financial crisis. The lecture is at Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Avenue.

An evening with journalist Jeremy Scahill

Nazareth College will present Jeremy Scahill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8. Scahill writes a blog for TheNation. com and is the author of “Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army.” The lecture will be held in the Otto Shults Community Center.


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Orzo mac and cheese, a 12 oz. filet with half lobster, and cheddar fries (pictured, left to right) at Black & Blue Steak & Crab. PhotoS BY JEFF MARINI

High steaks Black & Blue Steak & Crab 3349 Monroe Ave. 421-8111, blackandbluesteakandcrab.com Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner Mon-Sat 4:30-10:30 p.m., Sun 4:30-9 p.m. [ REVIEW ] BY JAMES LEACH

There was a time, say about 50 years ago, when dining out in America meant big steaks, strong drinks, and not too many vegetables. You could sit down at pretty much any steakhouse anywhere in the country and order without ever picking up a menu, certain in the knowledge that the steaks would be big, the spinach would be creamed, and that you could order your potatoes both ways: fried or mashed. Over the years, steakhouses became the rarified territory of the expense-account set, the place to go to seal a deal or make one. And for the most part, that’s what steakhouses have stayed since names like Ruth’s Chris became synonymous with the $60 filet mignon. So, it’s nice to know that there’s a steakhouse for the rest of us, a place where the drinks are still strong, the steaks and seafood

are delicious, and the price tag — while still high — isn’t so astronomical that you have to make the choice between paying for dinner or making your mortgage payment. Pittsford’s Black & Blue Steak & Crab is such a restaurant. Open for more than five years, Black & Blue is in many ways a throwback to old-school steakhouses. As the name implies, the menu runs to steaks and chops along with a healthy selection of good-quality seafood, served with all the usual steakhouse trimmings in an atmosphere that manager Marie Nye describes as “warm, relaxed, and refined.” The dining room and bar, both gigantic, somehow manage not to be overly loud, allowing you to talk to your dinner companions without having to shout (as happens too often in trendy restaurants these days). The service, both in the dining room and at the bar, is flawless, providing a good balance of solicitousness and circumspection that are marks of both good training and long experience. No detail was too small, and no request a bother. When I took it into my head to order some broccoli rabe to go with my steak, it arrived at the table almost before I’d managed to cut the next bite of meat. The team behind the bar seemed to have some

sort of telepathy, showing up at just the right moments with just the right suggestions — they even found a third chair at the bar for one of my dining companions when it appeared that the whole bar was full. Executive chef David Cassidy and chef de

cuisine Aaron Bolton, taking advice from owners Charlie Fitzsimmons, Sam Carey, and Doug Weims, have developed a menu that manages to be both traditional and contemporary, putting a modern twist on classics while also throwing a bit of whimsy into the mix. Take the chopped salad, for instance. Chopped salads went out of favor more than a decade ago, because they are frankly a lot of work to make — a cross between a tossed salad and a slaw that requires a very sharp knife and some pretty good skills to make well. The cooks in Black & Blue’s kitchen have both, and send out a salad that is gorgeously chopped, allowing you to have a bit of everything — tomato, cucumber, onion, bleu cheese, bacon, and lettuce — in each crispy bite. That alone is good, but tossing a handful of toasted chickpeas into the mix makes it that much better, adding a nutty taste and pleasant crunch along with a touch of spice and salt to balance the sweetness in the dressing ($7.95).

Like the salads, the appetizers tend to be studies in updated classics. Kobe beef meatballs are served on long skewers in a creamy sauce redolent of garlic and caramelized onions — one of my companions described them as the best Swedish meatballs ever — tender, juicy, and very generously portioned ($9.95). Beef carpaccio, that restaurant standard of the 1980’s and 1990’s, gets an attractive update here: the beef sliced so thin that it almost looks like a sauce on the plate, the traditional accompaniments of red onions and capers mixed into a piquant salad of microgreens dressed with white truffle oil and served in a “bowl” made out of fried parmesan cheese ($10.95). Chunks of the bowl make a perfect, salty platform for bits of beef and garnish. You’d expect the steaks and seafood to be impressive, and they are. A longstanding special, the 12 oz. dry-aged New York strip steak delivers intense beefy goodness in every bite ($37.95). Served sizzling on a hot platter, and teetering on the edge between rare and medium rare, the residual heat in the plate gave each slice a little additional sear before I dabbed on some black truffle butter and then headed back for more. King crab is particularly good this year, and the gigantic tangle of legs my companion ordered looked like they must have come off of a 1950’s movie monster ($12.95 per half pound). Pre-cracked for your convenience, but not entirely shelled so that you can still enjoy the primal pleasure of dismembering your dinner (although the kitchen will be happy to do this for you, if you ask), the meat in these legs is snowy white and so rich that it almost doesn’t need the cup of clarified butter that it’s delivered with. Good as these entrees are, it’s the pork and beans that really got my attention ($19.95). A brined 12 oz. pork chop alone is a thing of beauty, seared with gorgeously browned edges, a long Frenched white bone sticking out almost daring you to abandon your knife and fork. Served atop barbecue baked beans that are really something closer to cassoulet, this dish is both stunningly tasty and overwhelmingly huge. Shreds of pulled pork, ground beef, spices, onions, and demiglace turn into a thick and utterly delicious gravy for the beans, and the perfect sauce to liven up the pork chop that floats atop them. I found myself wishing for a chunk of corn bread to crumble into my plate, but instead contented myself by mopping up the last of the sauce with one of the house-made pretzel rolls, which our very attentive waitress kept refilling throughout the meal.

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STRFKR (imagine some vowels added in) has mostly made news due to its name. More than that vulgar moniker, the quartet is a purveyor of an infectious brand of electronic dance music. Having released its sophomore full-length album, “Reptilians,” only a few weeks ago, the band has expanded on its dance-floor-ready sound. Standout tracks “Julius” and “Bury Us Alive” are situated back to back on the record, and are the sort of synthheavy, hook-laden tunes poised to bring the band greater popular recognition. — BY DAVE LABARGE

Great Lakes Guitar Fest & Competition Friday, April 8-SUNDAY, April 10 Various locations in downtown Rochester Registration: $30-$50 | 413-4337 [ ACOUSTIC/ROCK ] The Great Lakes Guitar Society

presents its first Great Lakes Guitar Festival and Competition. The event features guitarists Nicholas Goluses, Jeffrey McFadden, ChromaDuo, Kenneth Meyer, and Modal Kombat — a guitar-controlled video game, where the battle on screen is determined by the guitar player (think Guitar Hero without the clunky buttons). Hell, I’ve always considered the guitar a kind of joystick anyway. The three-day event will feature concerts, premieres, master classes, and a competition. For a complete list of performance times and locations, visit greatlakesguitarsociety.org. — BY FRANK DE BLASE

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played drums, Rochester rocker Lou Gramm went on to join Black Sheep in 1974. In 1974 the band released one EP, “Stick Around,” for Chrysalis Records, and two albums (“Encouraging Words” and “Black Sheep”) for Capitol Records before disbanding. While on the scene, Black Sheep toured with artists like Argent, Peter Frampton, Hall & Oates, KISS, Ted Nugent, and Procol Harem. Gramm split and joined Foreigner in 1976. This show is only the second time the band — Gramm, Donny Mancuso, Larry “Rose” Crozier, Mike Bonefide, and A.D. Zimmer (who replaces Bruce Turgon) — has reunited since its break-up. — BY FRANK DE BLASE

Memetic Presents Snow Crash saturday, April 9 Dub land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 8 p.m. | $7-$10 | 232-7550 [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ] Memetic party-goers have come

to expect heavy doses of sub-bass and glitch, danceable beats from the group’s productions — something the group hopes to do while bringing back the roots of rave at Saturday’s gig. Headlining the evening is the godfather of glitch-hop, Great Scott. More glitchy goodness can be found in Klafka’s set, and local legend Dynamic will take a spin, too. EDM veteran Skanntronn, The Reverend Doctor DJ Snow, and Teo also perform. Expect these performers to warp your mind while they warp their tracks. — BY MATT HERRINGTON

[ Acoustic/Folk ] Muriel Anderson House w/ Kinloch Nelson. Heartland Concerts, 20 Winbourne Rd. heartlandconcerts.org. 8 p.m. $15. Peter Katz w/ Nick Young, Jack Danson and The Flood, N. Moore. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966, bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $5-$7. Ralph Louis. Lento, 274 N Goodman. 271-3470. 7:30 p.m. Free. Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 6-9 p.m. Free. Tom Gravino. Cafe 54, 54 W Main St, Victor. 742-3649. 6 p.m. Free.

[ REVIEW ] BY ANDY KLINGENBERGER

Musicians are notorious for starting concerts late. Start times are routinely flaunted, leaving audiences without much to do beyond critiquing the house music or drinking more beer. In that sense, David Bazan’s performance Friday night at a house in the Neighborhood of the Arts was similar to any other. Once he walked through the front door, however, all similarities to any other show ended. Bazan held an audience of 40 or so fans, seated on the floor of a stranger’s living room, rapt for an 80-minute set. The former lead singer of Pedro the Lion, Bazan has taken to touring the country, playing shows in the living rooms of willing strangers. Bazan chose an area of the country he wanted to be in on a certain date, and fans submitted pictures of their spaces for the privilege of hosting the show. Stage banter can be an uncomfortable part of a show, but Bazan almost seemed to relish it. He stopped after every other song and asked if anyone in the audience had questions or concerns. No concerns were raised, but in a room filled with fans that had paid $20 to witness the intimate performance, questions were readily available. Queries ran the gamut from how Bazan’s daughter was doing, to whether Bazan’s public turn from his Christian faith tied in to

the end of his previous band, to what brand of guitar he played. Bazan answered each inquiry as best he could, being humorous when possible, and answering even when it seemed like his response might make him personally uncomfortable. Musically, Bazan stuck more to his recent solo material, including three songs from his soon-to-be-released album coming out in May. But he mixed in a few Pedro the Lion songs, as well as songs from his one-off Headphones project. Thematically, Bazan’s songs deal very openly with uncomfortable, universal issues like the loss of love or the ebb and flow of personal faith. In watching him perform in such an intensely personal setting, it’s clear that he has struggled with these themes himself; his musical anecdotes are an intense glimpse into his subconscious. In explaining why he was late in arriving, Bazan said he had been wrapped up in an audio book and missed his exit. When asked what he was listening to that distracted him so, he responded sheepishly with “Harry Potter.” The audience laughed, but it summed up what made the evening special: Bazan’s ability to provoke thought through his music is made possible because sometimes the only answer to the existential questions is that it’s all a bit of magic.

[ Blues ] Doubletake Blues Band. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque. com. 9 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Bokyung Hwang, violin. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Catherine Broyles, flute. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1000, esm. rochester.edu. 8:30 p.m. Free. Ciminelli Formal Lounge. Composers’ Forum. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1000, esm. rochester.edu. 8 p.m. Free. Geneseo New Music Ensemble & Geneseo Saxophone Quartet. SUNY Geneseo-Wadsworth Auditorium, Holcomb 203, Geneseo. 245-5824, sota. geneseo.edu. 8 p.m. Free. Live from Hochstein: Amenda Quartet. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. Noon-12:50 p.m. Free. David Brickman (violin), Pattie Sunwoo (violin), Melissa Matson (viola) and Mimi Hwang (cello). Nazanin Pourmalek, piano. Eastman Theatre-Hatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. 274-1000, esm.rochester. edu. 9 p.m. Free. continues on page 16

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Music

Wednesday, April 6

Jazz pianist Deanna Witkowski returns to her alma mater, Webster-Thomas High School, for a concert next week. She has become a nationally recognized performer in both traditional and liturgical jazz. Photo PROVIDED

Jazz and the spirit Deanna Witkowski Wednesday, April 13 Webster-Thomas High School, 800 Five Mile Line Road. 7:30 p.m. | Free | 670-8000 [ PROFILE ] BY RON NETSKY

When Deanna Witkowski played piano with the jazz band at Webster Thomas High School in the late 1980’s she was merely reading the music in front of her. When she takes the stage as guest artist with the band on April 13, she won’t need any music to improvise on a par with the best. Since graduating from Webster, Witkowski has forged a career in jazz along with a unique sideline in jazz-oriented liturgical music. She’s played top venues — including the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York — and has done three tours in Brazil. But being a woman in the man’s world of jazz hasn’t been easy. There are, of course, some female jazz stars, but in general it’s tougher for women to break through. One example: in the 23 years of its existence there has never been a female player in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Witkowski has found that she can’t tour with people who are not comfortable with a woman leading. And the standards are different for side players. “I know I’m a great supporting musician,” says Witkowski. “You have to be twice as good at what you do.” Along with her own trio, Witkowski is currently a side-person in Vanderlei Pereira’s 16 City april 6-12, 2011

Brazilian sextet, Blindfold Test, and a member of the BMI/New York Jazz Orchestra. Fluent in Portuguese, she sings and plays in a duo with São Paulo-based guitarist/vocalist Filó Machado. Witkowski resides in the jazz mecca of New

York City, but it’s not as glamorous as it sounds. She lives in Hell’s Kitchen. Known for gangs and mythologized in “West Side Story,” the neighborhood is becoming gentrified with high-rises and hotels, but “when I moved here, I was like a pioneer,” says Witkowski. In her high-school days Witkowski had an excellent classical piano teacher, but she didn’t have the theory or feel for jazz. She wanted to improvise, but it was tougher than she’d imagined. “I got a book of Erroll Garner transcriptions and auditioned for All-State Jazz Band,” says Witkowski. “That part was fine. Then they put on the play-along record. You’re supposed to improvise on a blues. I didn’t know what to do.” Attending concerts by the Eastman Jazz Ensemble drew her deeper into the music. When she went to study classical piano at Wheaton College, outside of Chicago, she finally found someone who could teach her jazz: Brad Williams had played in The Woody Herman Orchestra. “As soon as I started studying with him I knew this was what I wanted to do,” says Witkowski. “I loved every piano player he had me listen to.” She got a steady lunchtime gig at a Chicago restaurant. It wasn’t much money, but they were paying her to hone her skills. She also began getting church gigs.

Then she saw an advertisement for music director at All Angels’ Episcopal Church in New York. They were looking for a composer, someone who played various styles of music, and had organized jazz services. Witkowski thought, that’s me. “They said, we have a tradition, whenever there’s a new music director, they write us a new mass,” says Witkowski. “That’s how I’ve had this side thing happen.” That side thing eventually led her to record “From This Place,” an album of sacred texts and jazz featuring Donny McCaslin (saxophone), John Patitucci (bass), and Scott Latzky (drums), along with vocalists Kate McGarry, Laila Biali, and Peter Eldridge. Witkowski is no longer at All Angels, but she’s taken her sacred jazz to churches around the country. While in Rochester she’ll also play at the 8:50 and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday, April 10, at Webster Presbyterian Church, 550 Webster Road. Her sacred jazz continues to bring opportunities. While in Hawaii for a recent church gig, she also played some jazz gigs and recorded her latest project, which combines Chopin and jazz. Along the way, Witkowski was inspired

by a woman she never met. After hearing her in a competition, pianist Billy Taylor invited Witkowski to perform at a festival celebrating pianist/composer Mary Lou Williams at the Kennedy Center. “At first, I didn’t know anything about Mary Lou Williams,” says Witkowski. “[Trumpeter] Dave Douglas recommended some recordings. I went to her archive at Rutgers [University] and listened to her liturgical music. I was impressed by the wide range of her playing and her determination to do whatever the hell she had to do to get her music played.” And, like Witkowski, Williams had been deeply involved in liturgical jazz. “I wish I had met her, but she feels like a mentor to me anyway. She started her own record label. Her manager didn’t think she should be doing liturgical music — it wasn’t commercial. But she felt that jazz should be available everywhere, in church just as much as in a club.” At the Williams celebration Witkowski also met Marian McPartland. Two years later, after Witkowski won the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, she got a call from the producer of “Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz.” If you’ve ever wondered whether McPartland’s show is as spontaneous as it sounds, here’s Witkowski’s answer: “I spoke to her a week before and asked if she wanted to talk about what tunes we would play. She said no, just show up.” It hasn’t been easy to sustain a career in jazz, but when Witkowski is at the piano in the middle of a solo, it’s all worthwhile. “It feels very freeing, it feels very joyful. It’s like having time be suspended and you’re just existing in the right spot.”

Priscilla Yuen, piano. Eastman Theatre-Hatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. 274-1000, esm. rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. Sarah Winstein-Hibbs (flute) Justin Almazan (viola) & Katie Kanale (harp). Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Free. Ciminelli Formal Lounge. Trudy Moon. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 8003-GENEVA. 6:30-9 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. 7305985. 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. 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. The Movement w/ Among Criminals. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic. com. 9 p.m. $7-$10. [ Jazz ] 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. Soul Express. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555, bistro135.net. 6-9 p.m. Free. The Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 258-0403, thelittle.org. 7:309:30 p.m. Free. Tony Gianavola. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650, bealestreetcafe.com. 6-9 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/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/ Grand Canyon Rescue Episode. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub.com. 8 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.

Thursday, April 7 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Dave McGrath. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon. 624-1390. 6:30 p.m. Free. Honest John & Super Sarah. Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. sullyspubonline.com. 7-10 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 p.m. Free. Live Band Thursdays. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 8 p.m. Free.

Parsells Avenue Community Church

invites you to a free community EROI (Eastman Rochester Organ Initiative)

PIPE ORGAN CONCERT

Sunday April 10th • 4PM

Please join us for a special recital on the rare and newly rediscovered historic 1925 Skinner Co.-Opus 560 organ. Parsells Avenue Community Church

(Listed in the National Register of Historic Places)

345 Parsells Avenue • Rochester (Off Culver Road) Visit our website for photos and audio:

www.parsellschurch.org

JAZZ | Blue Cranes

There is something wonderfully odd and off-kilter about the music of Blue Cranes, so it’s no surprise to find that the Portland, Oregon-based group is in the midst of a tour — across the entire country — by train. With two saxophones (tenor played by a man named Sly Pig), keyboards, bass, and drums, Blue Cranes’ sound can range from sublime subtlety to full-throttle, frenetic freak-out. The music verges on avant-garde and yet manages to be not only engaging, but also downright catchy. Joining them on the bill are Wills Bands and Last Groove. Blue Cranes perform Thursday, April 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. $7-$9. bugjar.com. — BY RON NETSKY Mark Fantasia. Village Pub, Chili Center Plaza. 889-4547. 9 p.m. Free. Nancy Perry. Mythos Cafe, 77 Main St, Brockport. 637-2770. 6 p.m. Free. Nancy Perry. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 258-0403, thelittle. org. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Paul Strowe. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon. 624-2929. 7-10 p.m. Free. Reggae Night. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 527-8720. 9 p.m. Call for tix. [ Blues ] Buford & Smokin’ Section. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque.com. 9 p.m. Free. Gordon Munding: Son House Blues Night. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 271-4650, bealestreetcafe.com. 7-10 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Charlotte Roth, flute, w/ Woodwind Quintet. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Free. Eastman @ Washington Square. S Clinton Ave & Court St. 2741000. 12:15 p.m. Free. Natalie Hamm, flute. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8:30 p.m. Free. Percussion Ensemble. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1400, esm. rochester.edu. 8 p.m. Free. RPO: Philharmonics Concert. Eastman Theatre-Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm.rochester. edu. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tom McClure. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free.

[ Country ] Billy Currington w/ Brett Eldredge. Main Street Armory, 900 E Main St. 232-3221, rochestermainstreetarmory. com. 7 p.m. $25-$30. [ 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. Soul Sides Record Listening Party. Good Luck, 50 Anderson Ave. 340-6161. 9 p.m. Free. continues on page 18

Jazz at Immanuel JIMMIE HIGHSMITH JR. with Dave Spinner on piano, Bruce Pitts on drums, and opening saxophonist Bakari Smith

Friday, April 8, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Immanuel Baptist Church 815 Park Ave.

Immanual Baptist Church is an historic landmark listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Net proceeds support the church restoration fund.

Tickets Available

Sponsored by

Immanuel Church - 473.7664, and at the door. Adults $10, Students $5, Maximum per Family $25 This concert is funded in part by a grant from the Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the New York State Legislature.

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Thursday, April 7

Soul Express. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 6-9 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. 232-8440. 11 p.m. & 12:30 a.m. $3. [ Jazz ] A Giannavola. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 6 p.m. Free. Artisan Jazz Trio. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 338-9164, artisanjazz.com. 7-10 p.m. Free. Blue Cranes. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 7:30 p.m. $7-$9. Jazz Dawgs. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555, bistro135.net. 6:308:30 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. 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. Music for All: Royal Flush (Brass). Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. esm.rochester.edu. 2 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. Rochester Ukulele Support Group. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. 4736140. 7 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Be Glad & Dunn. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 4587888. 9 p.m. Call for tix. 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. Mosaic Foundation w/ Skanntron. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. $5. Old 97s w/Teddy Thompson and Tommy Brunett. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600, waterstreetmusic. com. 7 p.m. $15-$20. 18 City april 6-12, 2011

ALT-COUNTRY | Old 97’s

Unlike their like-minded alt-country pioneering brethren (Whiskeytown, The Bottle Rockets, Drive-By Truckers, etc.) Dallas band The Old 97’s seem to transcend the classic-country lament and woe. Love and love lost still reign supreme, but frontman and principle songwriter Rhett Miller’s stinging turns of phrase still maintain a certain innocence. You don’t generally picture this band drunk or solving problems with firearms, though Miller’s characters have been known to do so. The band’s 2005 live LP “Alive and Wired” was engineered by Rochester soundman extraordinaire Ron Mesh. Steady on the scene since 1993, The Old 97’s are essentially a country band playing pop without losing sight of the twang. Teddy Thompson and The Tommy Brunett get things rolling. Old 97’s perform Thursday, April 7, 8 p.m. at Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water St. $15-$20. waterstreetmusic. com. — BY FRANK DE BLASE Seth Faergolzia. Havana Moe’s, 125 East Ave. 325-1030. 9 p.m. Free. Shades of Gray. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub.com. 7 p.m. Free. Songs for a Cure Benefit Concert. Aquinas Institute, 1127 Dewey Ave. 922-3587. 7 p.m. $5.

Friday, April 8Sunday, April 10 [ Acoustic/Rock ] Great Lakes Guitar Festival and Competition. Various Locations in Downtown Rochester. 4134337, greatlakesguitarsociety. org. April 8: ChromaDuo and Jeffrey McFadden, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Arts Gallery, $10-$15 | April 9: Jeffrey McFadden Masterclass, 10 a.m., Eastman School of Music, Free. | April 9 ChromaDuo Masterclass, 10 a.m., Bernunzio Uptown Music, Free. | April 9: Competition Preliminary Round, 1:30 p.m., Memorial Art Gallery, Free | April 9: Modal Kombat, 4 p.m., Abilene’s. $5-$7. | April 9: Kenneth Meyer and Nicholas Goluses, 8 p.m., Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, $10-$15. | April 10: Nicholas Goluses Masterclass, 10 a.m., Eastman School of Music, Free. | April 10: Kenneth Meyer Masterclass, 10 a.m., Bernunzio Uptown Music, Free. | April 10: Competition Final Round, 2 p.m., Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, Free.

Friday, April 8 [ Acoustic/Folk ] CCE Irish Music Session. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 764-0991. 8 p.m. Free. Lisa & Lori Brigantino, w/ Teagan & the Tweeds. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 2929940, lovincup.com. 9 p.m. $3-$5. lisabrig.com. Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. 546-3450. 7:30 p.m. Free. Roger Eckers/Fred Costello Duo. Charlie Brown’s Restaurant, 1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202. 9-11:30 p.m. Free. Tom Gravino. Tandoor of India, 376 Jefferson Rd. 427-7080. 7 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Bill Schmidt & the Blues Masters. Beale Street CafeWebster, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster. 216-1070, bealestreetcafe.com. 6-10 p.m. Free. Billy Joe & the Blues Gypsies w/Dave Riccioni. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 2661440. 6-9 p.m. Free. Brother Son w/ Leslie Lee & Steve Gretz. Harmony House, 58 E Main St., Webster. 2659540. 8 p.m. $20-$23. Coup D’Villes. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque.com. 10 p.m. Free. Dan Schmitt and the Shadows. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 271-4650, bealestreetcafe. com. 7-11 p.m. Free.

[ Classical ] Alec Powell, saxophone. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Clara Nieman, mezzo-soprano. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. Diane Hunger, saxophone. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. 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. Joseph Irrera, piano. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kelli Sargent (horn) w/ Shohini Sen (clarinet). Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Li-Ting Tseng, piano. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 3:30 p.m. Free. Megan Berti, mezzo-soprano. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Musical Milestones: Milestones in Christopher’s Life. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-2100, rpo. org. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Music of Wagner and Britten. Nazareth College Symphony Orchestra. Nazareth CollegeLinehan Chapel, 4245 East Ave. 389-2700. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Featuring winners of the Nazareth College Concerto/ Aria Competition and the enchantment of RimskyKorsakoff’s Scheherazade. Shishi He, piano. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 8:30 p.m. Free. Striking Strings Hammered Dulcimer Ensemble. Warsaw High School Auditorium, 81 West Court Street, Warsaw. 237-3613. 7:30 p.m. $5, children under 12 Free. [ Country ] Karen Star. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 546-5474. 9:30 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] 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. Ju-Jajuba, Kerrin Pantakelis & Dangerous Ponies. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. thebugjar.com. 7-10:30 p.m. $6-$8. 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. Sam Adams. St John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave. sjfc. edu. 8 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Alana Cahoon Band. Grill at Strathallan, 550 East Ave. 4541880. 8:30 p.m. Free. Bobby Dibaudo. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555, bistro135.net. 6-9 p.m. Free. Cinnamon Jones. Tala Vera, 155 State St. tala-vera.com. 9-11:30 p.m. $5. Dominic Drwal, jazz bass. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. El Rojo Jazz. Chilango’s Mexican Restaurant, 42 Nichols Street #9, Spencerport. 349-3030. 7 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. Wegmans-Eastway, 1955 Empire Blvd, Webster. 6718290. 5:30 p.m. Free. Madeline Forster. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 258-0400, thelittle.org. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Mark Cassara. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555, bistro135.net. 9 p.m.midnight. Free. Michael Pendowski, jazz saxophone. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Ryan T Carey. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 427-8030. 7-9 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 ] Black Sheep w/Lou Gramm. Main Street Armory, 900 E Main St. 232-3221, rochestermainstreetarmory. com. 7 p.m. $15. Doubletake. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor. 924-3660. 9 p.m. Free. Fishbone Soup. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990, johnnysirishpub.com. 9 p.m. Free. Heading North w/ Never Going Home, It’s Not Over & Cobra Field. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 621-1480. 9 p.m. Free.

Isotopes w/ Hi-Risers & Garden Fresh. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. theisotopes. com. 9 p.m. Free. Marty Roberts. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub.com. 5 p.m. Free. 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. The Return of the Go-Cats w/ Liz Larin and Luca Foresta & the Electro Kings. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub.com. 6 p.m.midnight. $3 after 8:30 p.m. Young the Giant. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 546-3887, waterstreetmusic. com. 7 p.m. $9.41-$12. [ R&B ] Old School R&B. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 5278720. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Saturday, April 9 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Greg Brown. German House Theatre, 315 Gregory St. 4426880. 8 p.m. $30.50-$35. Jack Danson & the Flood. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com. 6-8 p.m. Free. Latin Band. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St Paul St. 262-2090. 11 p.m. Free. Rafe & Clelia Stefanini, fiddle. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. bernunzio.com. 7-10 p.m. $12-$15. Sonia. Boulder Coffee CoBrooks Landing, 955 Genesee St. 287-JAVA. 8:30 p.m. Free. Tartan Day Celebration. Main Street Armory, 900 E Main St. rochestertartanday.com. Noon6 p.m. $10-$25. Featuring Tullamore Celtic Band, Brooke & Mike, Rochester Scottish Pipes and Drums, BCW Trio, Finger Lakes Pipe Band, Lochside Celtic, Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes & Drums, and Penny Whiskey. The Dady Brothers. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 340-8720. 1-2 p.m. Free. This is Not Cake. Towpath Cafe, 6 N Main St, Fairport. thisisnotcake. com. 8-11 p.m. Free. Tom Gravino. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 355-8206. 7 p.m. Free. Workshop: Rafe & Clelia Stefanini. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. bernunzio. com. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. [ Blues ] Bill Brown. Brown Hound Bistro, 6459 Rt 64, Naples. 374-9771. 7 p.m. Free. John Bolger Blues Band. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub. com. 8 p.m. Free. Luca Foresta and the Electro Kings. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 271-4650, bealestreetcafe.com. 7:3011:30 p.m. Free. Violet Mary w/ Deep Blue Dream. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $3-$5.


Ad Hoc Copeland. Christ Church, 141 East Ave. 256-1293, adhocmusic.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Catherine Brance, flute. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 3:30 p.m. Free. Chamber Singers. First Presbyterian Church, 21 Church Street, Pittsford. 3892700. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. The College Chamber Singers offers a variety of works by Bach, Brahms, Debussy and many others. Mark Zeigler, conductor. Eastman Community Music School Recital. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 2 & 3:30 p.m. Free. Erin Kirby, viola. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8:30 p.m. Free. Hochstein at Wegmans. Wegmans, Rt. 5&20, Canandaigua. 4544596, hochstein.org. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Hye-Bin Song, piano. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 1:30 p.m. Free. Janeen Elhassan, clarinet. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Free. John Ballings. Hedges, 1290 Lake Rd, Webster. 265-3850. 6:30 p.m. Free. Joy Adams, cello. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. Kahlil Sarikey, guitar. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 3:30 p.m. Free. Kate Lemmon, flute. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 11:30 a.m. Free. Kristin Ditlow, piano. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 11:30 a.m. Free. Nazareth College Chamber Singers. First Presbyterian Church, 21 Church St., Pittsford. 389-2525, naz.edu. 3 p.m. Free. Nazareth College Concert Band. Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. 389-2525, naz.edu. 7:30 p.m. Free. Featuring Lauren Audette (clarinet), John Hail (timpani), and Evan Meccarello (guest conductor). Nicole Cragin, cello. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. RPO: Philharmonics Concert. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8 p.m. Free. [ 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 RestoLounge, 151 St Paul St. 2325650. 7 p.m. Free. DJ Darkwave. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8.

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Lisa Brigantino spent four years performing the John Paul Jones role in Led Zeppelin tribute band Lez Zeppelin. That group recorded an album with legendary Led Zeppelin producer Eddie Kramer, and even appeared on “CBS Sunday Morning.” But in order to pursue a career in original music, Brigantino gave up her gig with the group she co-founded. The result is her new album, “Wonder Wheel,” with 13 songs that showcase Brigantino’s gorgeous melodies. The accompanying guitar riffs are rooted in more traditional musical styles. A graduate of SUNY Fredonia, she holds a Master’s degree in music composition and theory. Teagan and the Tweeds also perform. Lisa Brigantino performs Friday, April 8, 9 p.m. at Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. $3-$5. lovincup.com. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR 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. Memetic Presents Snow Crash. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $7-$10. Noche de Unidad. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 271-4930. 9 p.m. Free. R&B DJs. Tribeca, 233 Mill St. 232-1090. 9 p.m. $5-$10. [ Jazz ] Antonio Ciacca Trio. Nazareth College-Wilmot Recital Hall, 4245 East Ave. 389-2468, naz.edu. 4 p.m. $25-$35. antoniociacca.org. East End Jazz Boys. Havana Moe’s, 125 East Ave. 3251030. 9 p.m. Free. Exodus to Jazz: Marc Antoine Trio. Reformation Lutheran Church, 111 N Chestnut. exodustojazz. com. 8 p.m. $20-$35.

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Saturday, April 9 jazz, all-ages show. Special Blend. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 6-9 p.m. Free. Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes. Jasmine’s Asian Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd, Webster. 216-1290, JasminesAsianFusion.com. 7 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] 6th Annual 420 Music Festival. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 621-1480. 6 p.m. $7-$10. Featuring Absolution Prospect, Death of a Dictator, Shadows of the Past, Six Pin, The Silence Broken and P-Spot. A Beatles Spectacular. Athena Performing Arts Center, 800 Long Pond Rd. 966-4366. 7 p.m. $5 (children under 5 Free). Dream N’ Reality. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 5443500, houseofguitars.com. 6 p.m. Free. Hi-Risers. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque. com. 10 p.m. Free. Kevin MacConkey w/ IDK & 2 Hour Delay. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub. com. 9 p.m. $3. LastNote w/ Mike Brown. Victor Village Inn, 34 E Main St, Victor. lastnoteband.com. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Neil Berg: 100 Years of Broadway. SUNY GeneseoWadsworth Auditorium, Holcomb 203, Geneseo. 2455873, geneseo.edu. 8 p.m. $8$16. neilberg.com/index.php. STRFCKR w/Champagne Champagne. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 8 p.m. Call for tix. Sinzibukwood & Annonymus Wilpower. Monty’s Krown Lounge, 875 Monroe Ave. 2717050. 10 p.m.- 1:30 a.m. $3. 21+ show. Springer w/ Push. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 10 p.m. $7. Vinyl Orange Ottoman CD Release w/ The Veins. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic. com. 9:30 p.m. $6. [ R&B ] The Bitchin’ Kitchen w/ Arms and Sleepers and the Turbines. German House Theatre, 315 Gregory St. 442-6880, thegermanhouse.com. 9 p.m.midnight. $5.

Sunday, April 10 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Celtic Music. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. 7 p.m. Free. Fort Hill String Band. All Things Art, 65 S Main St., Canandaigua. 396-0087. 5-7 p.m. $2. Irish Children’s Program Benefit Concert. German House Theatre, 315 Gregory St. irishchildrensprogram.com. 1:30 p.m. $5-$30. Music, dancing & silent auction. 20 City april 6-12, 2011

CLASSICAL | Ad Hoc Copeland

How fitting that “Appalachian Spring” by American composer Aaron Copeland (1900-1990) should be performed just as the weather starts to warm. It’s being performed by Ad Hoc, a relative newcomer to the bustle of the Rochester classical scene. Ad Hoc bills itself as an “ephemeral ensemble” whose members for any given concert consist of who is available. In fact, the rehearsals are open and posted to the group’s website to invite your participation. Here in Rochester, this formula might well prove an interesting success. The program is all Copeland, including also “The Tender Land,” so you are bound to feel the vast expanse of your spring fever. This will be a concert to enjoy alongside an art exhibit by Gretchen Spittler. Plus, it will be followed by pie — a veritable piece of Americana. The concert takes place Friday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church, 141 East Ave. Free. adhoc-music.org. — BY PALOMA A. CAPANNA PJ Elliott. Bay Street Hotel, Bay St, Sodus Point. 315-4832233. 9 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Angelina Weber. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Free. Benefit Concert for Japan. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. 330-0624. 2 p.m. Donations. Featuring It’s Mutual, string quartet, Mark Arnold, Lisa Toth w/ Sonja Shelton (piano), Susan Kieren and dancers from Goddess Hour Fitness. Catherine Canale, harp. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 1:30 p.m. Free. Ella Cripps. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 8003-GENEVA. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Evelyn Lam, Xuan Zhang & Minji Park (piano). Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 3:30 p.m. Free. Faculty Composition Recital. Nazareth College-Wilmot Recital Hall, 4245 East Ave. 3892700. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Music compositions by Nazareth faculty Jennifer K. Bellor, Nancy Strelau, and Carl Wiens. Georgina McKay Lodge, viola. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Going for Baroque Organ Recital. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900. 1 & 3 p.m. Free w/admission. Jan Opalach, baritone. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1400, esm. rochester.edu. 3 p.m. $10.

Jessica Apicilla (oboe), Emily Browne (horn). Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 1:30 p.m. Free. Kyle Patterson, guitar. Eastman Theatre-Hatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. Lauren Jacobson, clarinet. Eastman School of MusicKilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Mark Viavattine & Sean Xue (saxophone). Eastman TheatreHatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. Michael Sawzin, saxophone. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8:30 p.m. Free. Music for All: Barbershop Quintet (Winds). Victor Library, 15 W Main St, Victor. esm. rochester.edu. 2:30 p.m. Free. Musical Milestones: Milestones in Christopher’s Life. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-2100, rpo. org. 2 p.m. $10-$15. Natalie Fuller, trumpet. Eastman Theatre-Hatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 3:30 p.m. Free. Oh What a Beautiful Morning: Music of Jewish Composers. Temple Emanu-El, 2956 St Paul Blvd. 248-0509. 10:30 a.m. Free. Pipe Organ Concert. Parsells Ave Community Church, 345 Parsells Ave. 546-7029, parsellschurch.org. 3 p.m. Free. Skinner Company “Opus 560” featuring Eastman School of Music students.

Pops on Pipes: Rochester Theater Organ Society April Concert. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 234-2295, rtosonline.org. 2:30 p.m. $15 non-members, children under 12 Free. Vespers with Cantatas from Dieterich Buxtehude, Membra Jesu Nostri. Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word, 597 East Ave. 244-6065. 7 p.m. Free (donations accepted). Wai Ki Wun, clarinet. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 3:30 p.m. Free. Will Berman, baritone. Eastman Theatre-Hatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Zachary Piper, violin. Eastman Theatre-Hatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 1:30 p.m. Free. Zhao Wang, piano. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester. edu. 7 p.m. Free. [ Hip-Hop/Rap ] R&B HipHop Spring Edition. Cafe Underground Railroad, 480 W Main St. 235-3550. 8 p.m. $5-$10. [ Jazz ] Open Jazz Jam w/ Troup Street Band. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 271-4650, bealestreetcafe.com. 6-9 p.m. Free. Ryan Barlcay. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com. 7-9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Acoustic Sunday w/Fred Goodnow. Brown Hound Bistro, 6459 Rt 64, Naples. 374-9771. 11 a.m. Free. Lovin’ Cup Idol Finale. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com. 8 p.m. Free. Open Country Jam w/Randy. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 546-5474. 2-6 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/Bodega Radio. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. 5 p.m. Free. Troup Street Jazz Jam Session. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 216-1070. 6 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Halo Haze’s Neon Night’s Release Party. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 7:30. $6-$8. Travis Porter. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 8 p.m. $26.

Monday, April 11 [ 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. Kevin DeHond. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 258-0403, thelittle.org. 7:30-9:30 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. Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555, Bistro135.net. 6 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Amy Yi, violin. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Eun Jee Gloria Kim, violin. Eastman Theatre-Hatch Recital Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. Help for Japan Concert. Nazareth College-Linehan Chapel, 4245 East Ave. 389-2456, naz.edu. 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Performances by Nazareth College Department of Music groups, including jazz, pops, and classical music. [ Hip-Hop/Rap ] The Animal House Tour w/ XV, The Dean’s List & Bagginz. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic. com. 6 p.m. $15-$20. [ Open Mic ] 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, singer/songwriter and poetry showcase, featured artist, drink specials. Open Jam w/Refreshunz. 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 ] Greg Townson. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque.com. 9 p.m. Free. Pro-Am Open Jam. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 442-6880. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Tuesday, April 12 [ Acoustic/Folk ] 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. Just Joe. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque. com. 9 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Teagan Ward. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650, bealestreetcafe.com. 7-10 p.m. Free.

[ Classical ] Tom McClure. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Brad Batz. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555, bistro135.net. 6-9 p.m. Free. Eastman Jazz & New Jazz Ensembles. Eastman TheatreKodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. 2741400, esm.rochester.edu. 8 p.m. Free. Tala Vera Tuesdays. Tala Vera, 155 State St. tala-vera.com. 8-11 p.m. $5. Thomas Gravino. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565. 6 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] 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. Franz Nicolay (of The Hold Steady) w/ David Dondero & The Root Hogs. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 8 p.m. $10. Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. Doors 7 p.m. show 8 p.m. $8 adv, $12 dos.

Wednesday, April 13 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Horshoe Lounge Playboys. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com. 9 p.m. Free. Jim Lane. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 266-3570. 8 p.m. Free. Mighty Raucous Evening w/John Mark McMillan. Rush United Methodist Church, 6200 Rush Lima Rd, Rush. 568-7874. 8 p.m. $15. 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 ] Austin Fisher, cello. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8:30 p.m. Free. Eastman Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. Eastman Theatre-Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. 274-1400, esm.rochester. edu. 8 p.m. Free. Featuring conductors Mark Davis Scatterday and Christopher Unger. Faculty Artist Series: Oleh Krysa, violin; Tatiana Tchekina, piano. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8 p.m. $10.

Jennifer Zhou (flute), Irina Lupines (piano). Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Free. Live from Hochstein. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596, hochstein.org. Noon12:50 p.m. Free. Featuring scholarship winners Rachel Mills (cello), Dylan Kennedy (piano) and Joshua Strokes (flute). Maria Raczka, violin. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 9 p.m. Free. Music at Noon. SUNY Brockport-Drake Memorial Library, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport. brockport.edu. 12:10 p.m. Free. Trudy Moon. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. Wednesday Violin Plus: Pia Liptak. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 4544596, hochstein.org. 7:30 p.m. Free.

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J. Anthony Crane as Scar and Dionne Randolph as Mufasa in “Disney’s The Lion King,” now on stage at the Auditorium Theatre. PHOTO COURTESY ROCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE LEAGUE

The pride, the love “Disney’s The Lion King” Through April 17 Rochester Broadway Theatre League Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St. $44.50-$139.50 | 800-745-3000, rbtl.org [ REVIEW ] BY ERIC REZSNYAK

It’s interesting to experience the musicaltheater adaptation of Disney’s “The Lion King” — directed by Julie Taymor in 1997 — as the media sinks its teeth into Taymor’s newest project, Broadway’s “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” The still-in-previews “Spider-Man” is being largely panned due to ambitious stunts that sometimes seriously injure cast members, uneven costumes and effects, and most important, a story that does not make a lick of sense. (Taymor parted ways with the production earlier this month, and a new writer and director have been brought in to overhaul the show.) The exact opposite is true with “Lion King.” More than a decade since its debut, it remains a stunning example of theatrical spectacle. Just about everything in the show works, from the story to the music (by Elton John and Tim Rice) to the choreography (by Rochester’s own Garth Fagan), and especially the spectacular Japanese-puppetry-influenced sets and costumes that fully realize Taymor’s vision. The cast and crew of the current touring production that Rochester Broadway Theatre League has 24 City april 6-12, 2011

brought in to the Auditorium Theatre do an amazing job bringing it all to life. “Lion King” transposes the blockbuster 1994 animated film to the stage, with human actors portraying lions, hyenas, giraffes, birds, baboons, elephants, and all manner of other African creatures. The story is a take on “Hamlet,” as a young lion prince, Simba, is forced to wrestle with inner and outer demons after his evil uncle, Scar, murders Simba’s father and takes over the Pride Lands with his pack of hyena lackeys. It’s odd to think of a stage show based on a cartoon as elegant and powerful, but that’s what “The Lion King” often achieves. Even the most jaded theatergoer has to be stunned by the first 10 minutes, featuring a bewildering procession of all manner of “beasts” (costumed actors and puppets) marching through the aisles as the stage itself “descends” through the clouds and African chanting and drums envelop the theater. That is a theater “moment,” and having never seen the show before (I missed it when it was here just a few years ago) it really did give me chills. The rest of the first act moves briskly and features several other spectacular set pieces and musical numbers, although the second act drags a bit. (I blame the repetitive jungle scenes, and unnecessary added scenes like the rescue of Timon.) This production of “The Lion King” features an incredibly talented cast, from the leads to the members of the chorus — you know you have a fantastic ensemble when the singers in the aisle during the entr’acte have voices and personality to rival the lead actors. The dance crew lives up to Garth Fagan’s muscular, demanding

choreography (Fagan himself came out for a bow at the end of Thursday night’s show). Stand-outs among the leads include Adam Jacobs as adult Simba, possessed of a bright, clear voice and an inescapable presence from the second he swings on to the stage. J. Anthony Crane rivals Jeremy Irons’ droll sarcasm as Scar, and his physicality makes the most of his outstanding costume; watch as he shifts to and from his mask at Scar’s most predatory moments. Dionne Randolph infuses king Mufasa with his big, boastful voice and imposing presence, but is remarkably tender in his moments with Young Simba. And speaking of Young Simba, both of the young actors in the performance I attended — Dusan Brown as Simba and Madai Monica Williams as Young Nala — are amazingly talented actors, singers, and dancers with buckets of charm. In terms of criticism, the Auditorium can sometimes have sound issues, and those crept up during Thursday’s performance. I had no trouble hearing Crane as Scar during his spoken lines, but he was very hard to hear during any of his musical numbers. The same was true for the hyenas, who were impossible to understand during their rock-oriented songs (literally the only words I could make out during “Chow Down” were the song’s title). And while Brenda Mhlongo was amazing as Rafiki for nearly the entire show, she got completely lost in the “Circle of Life” opening number. Lastly, while Simba’s sidekicks Timon and Pumbaa liven up the animated version of the story, here they drag the show down. I don’t think that’s the fault of actors; Nick Cordileone and Ben Lipitz do their best with the roles, especially in very tricky costumes. But the humor and energy of the characters just doesn’t translate as well on the stage. Finally, some thoughts on Taymor. She’s being brutalized by the critics right now for her work on “Spider-Man,” but “Lion King” will remain a powerful reminder of what a true visual genius she is. Granted, I have not seen “Spider-Man,” and many of the concerns sound legitimate and make sense, given the gonzo nature of Taymor’s film work (especially the visually orgasmic but narratively baffling “Titus”). Perhaps “Lion King” was so early in her career that she was still testing her own limits; perhaps someone behind the scenes was helping to keep her focused. Perhaps that’s missing now, especially since she wrote the script for “Spider-Man.” But you cannot deny that Taymor has a brilliant grasp of totem, myth, and symbol, and when her work is at its best — as it is in “Lion King” — she creatively harnesses all of them to connect with her audiences on an almost primal level. Her latest project might have left her reputation bruised, but let’s not count — or push — her out just yet. Hers is a mind of pure creative expression, and we could use a little more of that in the arts and in the world.

[ OPENINGS ] Textural Impressionistic Exhibit, featuring new original works and limited editions of Hopper, Judge, Pasagic, and Terreson Thu Apr 7. Nan Miller Gallery, 3450 Winton Place. Free, RSVP. 6:30-9 p.m. 292-1430, nanmillergallery.com. “Animal Obscura: New Works by Garrick Dorsett and Zack Rudy aka the Huckle Buckle Boys” Fri Apr 8. 1975 Gallery at Surface Salon, 658 South Ave. 7-10 p.m. 1975ish.com “Betwixt and Between,” work by Liz Britton-Barry Fri Apr 8. A Different Path Gallery, 27 Market St., Brockport. 6-9 p.m. 6375494, differentpathgallery.com. “College Clay Collective” Fri Apr 8. The Firehouse Gallery @ Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave. 6-9 p.m. 244-1730, geneseearts.org. “Crow’s Feet and Other Wrinkles in Time,” art work by Lee Dugan and Lynn Dugan Fri Apr 8. Nazareth College Colacino Gallery, 4245 East Ave. 6-8 p.m. 389-2532, naz.edu. “Life through the Lens,” an exhibition of photographs and writing by Studio 678, the Wilson Academy Photo Club program of the Community Darkroom at the Genesee Center for the Arts & Education. Fri Apr 8. Link Gallery at City Hall, 30 Church St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 271-5920, cityofrochester.gov. “Scapes,” with Chris Kogut, Rick Mearns, Gil Maker, Don Menges, John Solberg, George Wallace, and Paul Yarnall Fri Apr 8. Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame, 36 S. Main St. 5-7 p.m. 396-7210. “Stories: Small Works on Paper,” by Timothy Massey Fri Apr 8. MCC Mercer Gallery, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. 6-8 p.m. 292-2021. “Shaping a Decade,” with artwork by Cordell Cordaro, St. Monci, Mr. PRVRT, more Sat Apr 9. Fusion Salon, 333 Park Ave. 7-10 p.m. 271-8120, fusionsalonnewyork.com. 10th anniversary party & art show. “2011 Wayne County Middle School Art Exhibit” Sun Apr 10. Wayne County Council for the Arts, 108 W Miller St, Newark. 2-4 p.m. 315-331-4593, wayne-arts.com. [ CONTINUING ] 1975 Gallery at Surface Salon, 658 South Ave. Apr 8-Jun 25: “Animal Obscura: New Works by Garrick Dorsett and Zack Rudy aka the Huckle Buckle Boys.” Tue-Thu 12-8 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1975ish.com All Things Reggae Art Gallery The Hungerford Building, Door 1, Studio 166, 1115 E. Main St. Through May 6: Artwork of Maidie Andrews. By appointment. lionsdenroc@gmail.com. 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 Apr 21: “2011 Spring Show: Rochester Art Club.” Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 473-4000, artsrochester.org.


A.R.T.S. Gallery at Aviv Café 321 East Ave. Through Apr 30: “Messages from Scripture,” works by Michael P. Slattery, Richmond Futch Jr. and Amy Butler. | Through Mar 31: “Presents Honor Israel,” photography by Lori Sousa. Fri 6-11 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.1 p.m. 729-9916. Barnes and Noble Gallery 3349 Monroe Ave, Pittsford. Through Apr 29: Artists’ Breakfast Group 2011. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 586-6020, barnesandnoble.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. 474-4116, books_ etc@yahoo.com. Chait Fine Art Gallery 234 Mill St. Through Apr 23: “In the Mix,” abstract/mixed media works by Dan Scally. By appointment. 4546730, schait@chaitstudios.com. Community Darkroom Gallery 713 Monroe Ave. Through May 29: “Landscape: Mind and Matter,” with panoramic landscapes by Christopher Schwer and “The Okinawa Series” of 4x5 pinhole images by Joe Ziolkowski. Mon 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Tue-Thu 9 a.m.6:30 p.m.; Fri closed; Sat 10 a.m.5:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 271-5920, geneseearts.org. Crocus Clay Works Gallery Hungerford Building Door #2, Suite 225, 1115 E. Main St. Through Apr 30: “Bears and Brews,” handmade works by JackBear Stamps. Tue-Wed 5-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment. 469-8217, crocusclayworks.com. Davis Gallery Houghton House, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 1 Kings Lane off South Main St., Geneva. Through Apr 22: “Points of View” artworks from the 18th21st centuries from Eastern and Western traditions. Mon- Fri. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat. 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. 315-781-3487, thesmith.org. A Different Path Gallery 27 Market St., Brockport. Through May 1: “Betwixt and Between,” work by Liz Britton-Barry. Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 637-5494, differentpathgallery.com. DogTown 691 Monroe Ave. Through Apr 30: “Dog Art,” work by kids. Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. museumofkidsart.org. Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame 36 S. Main St. Through Apr 28: “Scapes,” with Chris Kogut, Rick Mearns, Gil Maker, Don Menges, John Solberg, George Wallace, and Paul Yarnall. Mon-Wed 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 396-7210. The Firehouse Gallery @ Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave. Apr 8-30: “College Clay Collective.” Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat noon-4 p.m. 244-1730, geneseearts.org. FourWalls Gallery 179 Atlantic Ave. Through Apr 30: “You Look Just Like Her,” A Photographic Thesis Exhibition by Sara Tkac. Thu-Fri 3-6 p.m., Sat 1-3 p.m. 442-7824, fourwallsartgallery@gmail.com. Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery 3165 East Ave. Through Apr 30: Work by Kathy Houston.

ART EVENT | Art Benefits

Two worthy Rochester arts and educational institutions will hold fundraiser auctions this week, so put on your spring threads, crack out the checkbook, and socialize with other supporters of our valued local culture. The Genesee Center for the Arts & Education will hold its 9th Annual Evening with the Arts Spring Auction on Saturday, April 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the Center at High Falls Gallery and Museum (60 Browns Race). The carnival-themed event will feature raffle prizes, silent auction, food, cash bar, tarot-card and palm readings, and musical entertainment by Margaret Explosion and Watkins & The Rapiers. Try your hand at winning such silent auction items as Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival club passes (which are already sold out), or a limited-edition block print from Rochester-based Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan Laura Wilder. Tickets for the event are $50, available at Genesee Center, online at geneseearts.org, or by calling 244-1730. Speaking of the Genesee Center, don’t forget to check out the new art exhibitions in its galleries this month. Through May 29 visit the Community Darkroom to view “Landscape: Mind and Matter,” with work by Joe Ziolkowski and Christopher Schwer. On Friday, April 8, at 6 p.m., the Firehouse Pottery Gallery will hold a reception for the 4th Annual College Clay Collective, a juried show which features the work of emerging ceramic artists from around the country. The exhibition continues through April 30. Admission to the center (713 Monroe Ave.) is free, and hours vary for the galleries; check the web for details. You can also support the Visual Studies Workshop this week, when you attend the benefit auction on Friday, April 8, 6-9 p.m. at VSW Siskind Gallery (421 University Ave.). A large selection of photographs, prints, and books were contributed by more than 150 artists, with enough range to fit every taste and budget. Bidding has begun over at vsw.org, where you can view the images, artists, minimum bid, and worth, but online bidding ends April 7. Tickets to the event are $20 and available in advance by emailing info@vsw.org, and at the door. For tickets or more information, email info@vsw.org or call 442-8676. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 381-1600, friendlyhome.org. Fusion Salon 333 Park Ave. Opens Apr 9: “Shaping a Decade,” with artwork by Cordell Cordaro, St. Monci, Mr. PRVRT, more. 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. 271-8120, fusionsalonnewyork.com. Gallery @ Equal=Grounds 750 South Ave. Through Apr 30: “From the Hip,” cell phone Hipstamatic Photos by Julie Casper Roth and Penny Perkins. Tue-Fri 7 a.m.-Midnight, SatSun 10 a.m.-Midnight. gallery@ equalgrounds.com. Gallery at Rubino’s Café 1659 Mt. Hope Ave. Through Apr 29: “Nature, Birds, Flowers” by Ray

Easton, Chris Farnum, John Ferrari, Carla Coots Rodriguez and Joshuah Saunders. 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. 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 Mileo-Cunningham. Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 461-2808, gildedsquare.com. Grassroots Gallery Hungerford Building, Suite 157, 1115 E. Main St. Through Apr 30: “Numb. Portraits from the Pharmeceutical Age” by Lisa Zarnstorff. Call for hours. thegrassrootsgallery.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 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat Noon-5:30 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 325-2030, 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 Building Door 7, Suite 310, 1115 East Main St. Through Apr 15: “clumsy/ necessary” B.A. Thesis Work by Jenn Bratovich. Thu-Sun 5-9 p.m. jennbratovich@gmail.com. Image City Photography Gallery 722 University Ave. Through Apr 17: “Through the Student Lens.” Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. 482-1976, imagecityphotographygallery.com. Link Gallery at City Hall 30 Church St. Apr 8-May 2: “Life through the Lens,” an exhibition of photographs and writing by Studio 678, the Wilson Academy Photo Club program of the Community Darkroom at the Genesee Center for the Arts & Education. MonFri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 271-5920, cityofrochester.gov. Little Theatre Café 240 East Ave. Through Apr 29: “Common Ground: 10+ Years of Painting, Photography, and Friendship” featuring Phyllis Bryce Ellis, James Lewis, Patrice McPeak, Anne Punzi, and Mark J. Watts. Sun 5-8 p.m.; Mon-Thu 5-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5-11 p.m. 258-0403, thelittle.org. Lux Lounge 666 South Ave. Through Apr 30: “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. Apr 8-May 6: “Stories: Small Works on Paper,” by Timothy Massey. | 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.” | Apr 14-May 14: “Drawing Show” in Lucy Burne Gallery. | Through Jun 12: “John Ashbery and Friends: Self-

Portrait in a Convex Mirror.” In the Lockhart Gallery. | “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. Apr 13-May 22: “Generations: A Gathering of Work by Four Generations of Betty Case’s Family.” | Through Apr 7: “Things in a Row, and More,” paintings by Jeanette Musliner. Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 546-8439. Nan Miller Gallery 3450 Winton Place. Apr 7-May 3: Textural Impressionistic Exhibit, featuring new original works and limited editions of Hopper, Judge, Pasagic, and Terreson. MonSat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 292-1430, nanmillergallery.com. Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery 4245 East Ave. Through Apr 23: “Nazareth College Department of Art Undergraduate Student 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. Apr 8-May 7: “Crow’s Feet and Other Wrinkles in Time,” art work by Lee Dugan and Lynn Dugan. 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. Ock Hee’s Gallery 2 Lehigh St. Through Apr 30: “Contemporary Art Quilts by Carol Taylor” MonSat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 624-4730, ockhee@frontiernet.net. 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. Mon-Tue 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. Phelps Art Center 15 Church St., Phelps. Through Apr 25: Ontario County Student Art Show. ThuSat 1-4 p.m. 315-548-2095, phelpsartcenter.com. Record Archive 33 1/3 Rockwood St. Through Apr 30: “Studies of Knitting & Color: a showing of knit jewelry by Melanie Rogala. | 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 Apr 30: “A Brush of Spring” featuring David Colon, Ruth Haas, Andrew Jurman, Christine Waara, and Christine Whiting. 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 Apr 11: “High Definition: Students Defining Art.” Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 1-4 p.m. Roberts.edu Rochester Contemporary Arts Center 137 East Ave. Through May 9: “Northeast Regional Contemporary Fiber Exhibition. | In the LAB Space: Judy Levy: “The Museum of Constant Change.” Wed-Sun 1-5 p.m., Fri 1-10 p.m. 461-2222, rochestercontemporary.org. $1. 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. 2710520, 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 Apr 30: “Hawks & Doves: Perspectives on American and the World in Conflict.” 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. 2632700, thestrong.org. $10-12. SUNY Geneseo Lederer Gallery 1 College Circle, Brodie Hall. Through 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. Wayne County Council for the Arts 108 W Miller St, Newark. Apr 7continues on page 26

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Art Exhibits 28: “2011 Wayne County Middle School Art Exhibit.” Thu-Sat 12-3 p.m., and by appt. 315-3314593, wayne-arts.com. West Side Gallery SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St., Brockport. Through Apr 8: “Divination of Bones,” Ceramic Installation by Natalie Thompson. Mon-Fri 5-7 p.m. 395-ARTS, brockport.edu. Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua. Through Apr 22: Faculty Art Exhibition. Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-Sun noon-5 p.m. 3943500 x7369, gallery34@flcc.edu. [ CALL FOR ARTWORK ] 6x6x2011: Global. Submissions due May 1 for this June 2011 exhibition and sale. For more information, call visit roco6x6.org. Call for Submissions for the First Dude Theory Symposium. Deadline May 7, send submissions to dudetheory@gmail.com. To be held at the Flying Squirrel Community Space on June 5, 2011. For more information, visit dudetheory.blogspot.com. Center at High Falls Art Gallery Call for Work: “Strings and Threads” Exhibit. Deadline April 13 for May 13-July 3 exhibition. $15 entry fee for up to 3 works. Call or email for details: 3252030, swinslow@frontiernet.net. Penfield Public Library Teen Poetry Contest. Deadline April 30. Open to Monroe County students/ residents in grades 6-12. Cash prizes. Send one page with poem and separate page with name, grade, school, home address, and phone number. For more information, visit penfieldlibrary.org or email lgrills@libraryweb.org. Strategic Opportunity Stipends. Deadline April 30. Grants of $200-1,500 made to support career-advancing opportunities for artists. For more information, visit artsrochester.org.

Art Events [ Thursday, April 7 ] Docent Program Info Meeting. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8974, mmonley@mag.rochester.edu. 79 p.m. Free, register. Learn more about the school tour and docent training programs. MAG Highlights Tour. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900, mag.rochester.edu. 6:30 p.m. Included with gallery admission: $5-10. Docent-led tour of the collections. Pin-Up Gallery Open Critique. Booksmart Studio, 250 N Goodman St. 1-800-761-6623, site.booksmartstudio.com. 79:30 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, April 7Sunday, April 10 ] Signs of Spring Arts & Crafts Sale. Powers Farm Market, 161 Marsh Rd. 586-4631. Thu-Sat 10 a.m.6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Fresh baked goods, flowers available. Food drive for Perinton Food Shelf. [ Friday, April 8 ] Visual Studies Workshop 26 City april 6-12, 2011

[ Saturday, April 9 ] “The Life Ballet: A Musical About Abortion.” Yahweh Ballet, Amanda Rose Belmont School of Dance, 4 Elton St. 442-7196. 1-3 p.m. Free, register. ages 12+. [ Saturday, April 9Sunday, April 10 ] FuturPointe Dance. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org. Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 p.m. $15-20. Sunday, April 10

DANCE | Noche De Unidad

The first time one of my adept-dancer friends tried dragging clumsy, slow-moving, little me out to a tapas and salsa night, I panicked. But I went anyway. The verdict: it takes a bit of work to learn, but it’s fun. I’m super uncoordinated, but no one cares. I found Latin dance enthusiasts so in love with their art that they are supportive to newbies; they want to grow their community and have more friends to dance and laugh with into the sweaty night. Experienced dancers and the shy alike can take part this weekend in a regional dance event held locally. “Noche de Unidad — Rochester Style” brings together salsa enthusiasts from Rochester, Syracuse, Ithaca, and even Binghamton. The event will take place Saturday, April 9, at Tango Cafe in the South Wedge (389 Gregory St.). The event begins at 9 p.m., and wrap up about 1 a.m. You can expect DJs hailing from Central and Western New York to keep the tunes spinning, your heart racing, and your hips swaying. Admission is $5; dress to impress! Call 271-4390 or visit tangocafedance.com for more information. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Benefit Auction. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. 4428676, www.vsw.org/auction. 6-9 p.m. $20. Preview hours are free, to schedule and appointment, email tateshaw@ vsw.org. [ Saturday, April 9 ] Anderson Alley Artists Second Saturday Open House. Anderson Alley Artists, 250 N Goodman. andersonalleyartists.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Shop and visit artists in their studios. [ Sunday, April 10 ] Artist’s Talk: “Auto Immune Response” with William Wilson. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. rochester.edu/college/ humanities. 2 p.m. Included with museum admission $5-12. [ Monday, April 11 ] 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, singer/songwriter and poetry showcase, featured artist, drink specials. [ Tuesday, April 12 ] “Holocaust Series: Victims Perpetrators, Witnesses” by Marty Kalb. SUNY Brockport, 350 New Campus Drive, Edwards Hall, Room 104. 395-2209, brockport. edu. 6 p.m. Free. Artist to discuss his artwork. [ Wednesday, April 13 ] Especially for Educators: Planning for Next Year. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 2768971, kdonovan@mag.rochester. edu. 4:30-7 p.m. Free, register.

Comedy [ Thursday, April 7 ] John Valby. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580. 671-9080, thecomedyclub.us. 7:30 p.m. $9. [ Friday, April 8Saturday, April 9 ] Joel Lindley. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580. 671-9080, thecomedyclub.us. 7:30 & 10 p.m. $9. [ Saturday, April 9 ] Unleashed! Improv. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. unleashedimprov@gmail.com, unleashedimprov.com. 7:30 p.m. $5-8. 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. [ Sunday, April 10 ] Comedy Open Mic. Boulder Coffee Co-South Wedge, 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. 8-11 p.m. Free. [ Monday, April 11 ] Open Mic for Alternative Comedy. Boulder Coffee Co-Brooks Landing, 955 Genesee St. 2875282, bouldercoffeeco.com. 7 p.m. Free.

Dance Events [ Friday, April 8 ] Bill Evans Dance Company. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org. 7 p.m. $15-20.

[ Wednesday, April 13 ] Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers. Finger Lakes Community College, Stage 13, 3325 Marvin Sand Dr., Canandaigua. 785-1262, shoupam@flcc.edu. 12:45 p.m. Free.

Dance Participation [ Saturday, April 9 ] Noche de Unidad, Rochester Style. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 2714930, tangocafedance.com. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $5 cover. Dress to impress. DJs from Central and Western New York. [ Tuesday, April 12 ] Stardust Ballroom Dance Series: Nostalgic Reunion. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. cityofrochester.gov/edgerton. 7:30 p.m. $1.50-3.

Festivals [ Saturday, April 9 ] Tartan Day Celebration. Main Street Armory, 900 E Main St. rocscots@ aol.com, rochestertartanday.com. 12-8 p.m. $10, kids under 12 free. Rochester Scottish Heritage Society hosts live Scottish/Celtic music all day, bagpipe bands, Scottish food/drink, scotch tasting, and clan and genealogy information. Mini seminars, vendors and full concessions available.

Kids Events [ Thursday, April 7 ] Arnett Library Story Time. Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd. Shana Lynott 428-8264. Tue 1111:30 a.m., Thu 6-6:30 p.m. Free. Books N’ Brownies Book Discussion. Chili Library, 3333 Chili Ave. 889-2200. 4-5 p.m. Free. Grades 7-8. Pajama Time Storytime. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. 7 p.m. Free, register. All ages with a caregiver in the Discovery Room. Storytime. Hamlin Public Library, 422 Clarkson Hamlin Town Line Rd, Hamlin. 964-2320. 6:45 p.m. Free. All Ages. 4-5 yr olds. Storytime for 4 & 5 Yr Olds. Parma Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton. 392-8350. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. All Ages. Siblings welcome. Tales for Tots. Barnes & Noble Webster, 1070 Ridge Rd, Webster. 872-9710. 10 a.m. Free. Ages 0-2. [ Friday, April 8 ] Lapsit Storytime. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 12:15 p.m. Free, register. Infants through pre walkers with a caregiver.

Toddler Storytime with Miss Barbara. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260, liftbridge.booksense.com. 10:30 a.m. Free. Includes songs, games, and stories. Wobbly Toddlers Storytime. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 11:15 a.m. Free, register. Early walkers with a caregiver. [ Saturday, April 9 ] Cool Kids: Eco-Fest & E-Scrap Drive. The Forum, Genesee Community College, 1 College Rd., Batavia. 637-3984, generationcool.biz. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Family Friendly Drama Series. Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd. 428-8214. 1-2 p.m. Free. Kids’ Kitchen: Kids-n-Books Part 1. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 10 a.m.-noon. $12, register. Ages 4-7. SAT Review Class. Falls View Academy, 28 East St., Honeoye Falls. 624-8184, fallsviewacademy.com. 9 a.m.noon. $95, register. The Magic Tree House Live Event Tour. Sweden Recreation Center, 4927 Lake Rd. S, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridge.com. 11 a.m. Free. [ Saturday, April 9Sunday, April 10 ] Adventure Weekends: Looking Beyond: Exploration & Discovery. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 2711880, rmsc.org. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., workshop 2-3 p.m. $10-12, workshop $5. Royal Ball. 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. [ Sunday, April 10 ] Creative Writing for Teens. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 2-3 p.m. Free, register. Ages 12-18. Films for Families: “A Little Princess.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 2 p.m. $5-8. [ Monday, April 11 ] Baby Storytime. Irondequoit Public Library-Pauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 336-6062. 11:15 a.m. Free. Ages 0-2 with caregiver. Family Pajama Storytime. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 7-7:30 p.m. Free. Wear pajamas and bring a stuffed toy. Ages 2-8 and families. Middle School Game Day. Parma Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton. 392-8350. 3:30 p.m. Free. All Ages. Monday All Ages Storytime. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 10 a.m. Free, register. With a caregiver. Storyhour. Gates Public Library, 1605 Buffalo Rd, Gates. 247-6446. 10 a.m. Free. 3-5. 2-5 year olds. Toddler Storytime. Irondequoit Public Library-Pauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 336-6062. Choose Monday or Tuesday

session. 10:15 a.m. Free. Ages 2-3 with caregiver. Tot Time Storytime. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. 10:45 a.m. Free, register. With a caregiver. [ Tuesday, April 12 ] Anime & Manga for Teens. Parma Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton. 392-8350. 3:30 p.m. Free. All Ages. Arnett Library Story Time. Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd. Shana Lynott 428-8264. Tue 11-11:30 a.m., Thu 6-6:30 p.m. Free. Volunteers from the 19th Ward community will read stories to children and families. Junior Friends. Gates Public Library, 1605 Buffalo Rd, Gates. 247-6446. 4 p.m. Free. All Ages. Kids’ Book Club. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 3597092. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free, registration required. Grades 3-5. Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs Giant Screen Film Opens. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 2 p.m. $8-10. Preschool Storytime. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. 10 a.m. Free, register. With a caregiver. Preschool Storytime. Irondequoit Public Library-Pauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 336-6062. 11:15 a.m. Free. For ages 4-5. Toddler Storytime. Irondequoit Public Library-Pauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 336-6062. Choose Monday or Tuesday session. 10:15 a.m. Free. Ages 2-3 with caregiver. [ Wednesday, April 13 ] G is for Gorilla Goulash, Glazed Grapes, and Graham Cracker Flag. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 1-2:30 p.m. $12, register. Ages 3-5.

Lectures [ Wednesday, April 6 ] Gender, Isolation, and Imprisonment Series: Regina Kunzel. Fisher Center, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva. 315-781-3130, fishercenter@ hws.edu. 7:30 p.m. Free. “Criminal Intimacy: Prison and the Uneven History of Modern American Sexuality.” The Business of Gold in Guatemala: A Documentary and Discussion. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N Fitzhugh St. interconnect_ mott@frontiernet.net. 7 p.m. Free. Wheelchair-accessible; looped for those hard of hearing. [ Thursday, April 7 ] “Helping Children Cope with Anxiety and Stress” with Dr. Aureen Pinto Wagner. The Norman Howard School -275 Pinnacle Rd. lrecord@e2ny.org. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15. “Inclusive Deaf Studies: Barriers and Pathways” by Jane K. Fernandes. Rochester Institute of Technology, Student Development Center, RIT/NTID, Room 1300, Lomb Memorial Dr. www.rit.edu/ntid/lyon. 7 p.m. Free and interpreted. “Trunks & Travel: A 19th Century Journey in NYS” by Mary Jeanne


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[ Friday, April 8 ] “She is What She Ain’t,” Lillyn Brown and the Meaning of Black Male Impersonation. University of Rochester-Rush Rhees Library, Library Rd. rochester. edu/diversity/celebrations/ LGBTQIawareness/. 1:30 p.m. Free. Journalist and Author Jeremy Scahill. Nazareth College-Shults Center, 4245 East Ave. 3892456, go.naz.edu/globalizationculture-conference. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Katie Linendoll: “Innovation in Technology.” Rochester Institute of Technology, Golisano Hall Auditorium, Lomb Memorial Dr. rit.edu. 1 p.m. Free. Parents Circle/Families Forum. Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Pk. 328.3210, dor. org. Follows 12:10 p.m. Mass. Free, includes lunch. “Hollywood Returns to Brockport.” The College at Brockport, Tower Fine Arts Center, 180 Holley St., Brockport. 395-2451, brockport. edu. 3 p.m. Free.

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Bialas. Mendon Community Center, 167 N Main St, Honeoye Falls. 624-1044, barryquinn@aol. com. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Irondequoit Historical Society presents: The History of the Seneca Park Zoo with Bart Roselli. St John’s Lutheran Church, 800 East Ridge Rd. 266-5144. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. John D’Emilio “Rethinking Gay History. Or Richard Nixon: Gay Liberationist?” SUNY GeneseoNewton Hall, University Dr. geneseo.edu. 4 p.m. Free. Long Term Care. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 3597092. 7-8:30 p.m. Free, register. President’s Forum Speaker Series. Fisher Center, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva. hws.edu. 7:30 p.m. Free. Award-winning journalist John Hockenberry. Richard Marx: “Purple Martins’ Majesty: Attracting and Managing This Unusual Bird.” Sodus Free Library, 17 Maple Ave., Sodus. 256-2130, geneseelandtrust.org. 7 p.m. Free.

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KIDS | Cool Kids EcoFest

It’s a good idea, in this era of sloth-based entertainment, to create an early association for kids between green initiatives and fun. In celebration of Earth Day, the sixth annual EcoFest and E-Scrap Drive takes place Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.2 p.m. at Genesee Community College (1 College Road, Batavia). Inside the forum and cafeteria, the free event features more than 45 booths with make-it-and-take-it activities, games, a free pizza party at 12:30 p.m., and exotic animal visitors from Wildlife Educational Encounters at 1 p.m. Events in the parking lot include a free tire-pressure checking station (you save on gas, oil, and tires when you’re at proper capacity), a free mercury switch-out station for your car with AAA, and displays of alternative energy cars, solar- and windpower displays, kites, geocaching, and the e-scrap drive. Items that you can bring along to recycle include old electronics (including old computers, printers, fax machines, cash registers, phones, stereos, microwaves, calculators, and more are free to donate, televisions are $5 to donate), old sneakers for the Nike-Reuse-A-Shoe program, and paperback books (no hardcovers or Harlequins, please).

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Times and activities are subject to change, so check generationcool.biz for updates. For more information call 637-3984. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY p.m. Suggested donation $10; no one turned away. Register. Historic Brighton Presents: Historic Pittsford Through the Eyes and Camera Lens of Paul Malone Spiegel. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 442-2462. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. International Hot Air Balloon Travelogue. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 340-8720, penfieldlibrary.org. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. [ Monday, April 11 ] Holistic Moms of Rochester: Acupuncture. Christ Episcopal Church, 36 South Main St., Pittsford. holisticmomsrochester. blogspot.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. “Mended Heart, But Do I Have Broken Arteries? An Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Disease,” with John Teeters, MD. Henrietta Volunteer Ambulance Facility, 280 Calkins Rd. mendedheartsrochester.org. 7 p.m. Free. [ Tuesday, April 12 ] “Architect Claude Bragdon: More Lives Than One,” by Andrea Reithmayr. Geneva Historical Society Museum, 543 S Main St, Geneva. 315-789-5151, info@ genevahistoricalsociety.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. “What God Hath Ordained: A Theological Look at Marriage, Same-Sex and Other.” Third

Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St. 340-9651, crcds.edu. 78:30 p.m. Free. High Blood Pressure: Why it is So Important to Know Your Numbers. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 461-2000 x214, jccrochester. org. 6:30 p.m. Free, register. Jonna L. Martin: “Executive Presence: Projecting Your Most Powerful Self.” Locust Hill Country Club, 2000 Jefferson Rd., Pittsford. wifs-rochester.org. Registration at 11:45 a.m. $2025 includes lunch, register. Public Information Meeting “Living Next to Stormwater Ponds II.” Penfield Town Hall, 3100 Atlantic Ave., Penfield. 340-8683, benway@penfield.org. 7 p.m. Free. Travelogue: India, from the Tribal Region to the Taj. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. Noon. Free. [ Wednesday, April 13 ] Crafting Curriculum: Transforming Teacher Observations into Planning for Each Child. Radisson Hotel Riverside, 120 E Main St. raeyc. org. 5 p.m. $40 includes dinner, register. Gaye Grondlund, Keynote. Dr. David Moss on the Current Financial Crisis. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. 244-7060, tbk.org. 8 p.m. Free. Thoughts on Francis and on the History of Art. Rochester Institute continues on page 28

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“Vulture” by Gary Carlson, part of “Whimsical Art Trail” at the National Museum of Play. PHOTO PROVIDED

The art of play “Whimsical Art Trail” Through May 22 National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.8 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. | $10-$12 263-2700, museumofplay.org [ REVIEW ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

It’s no secret that some of the most playful souls are artists, who in the pursuit of creation, never grow out of their imaginations. Through May 22, you can view inspired three-dimensional works of art by local creatives Gary Carlson, Raphaela McCormack, and Meredith Schreiber, on view throughout the National Museum of Play. “Whimsical Art” is a series of rotating, non-juried displays that offer local area artists an opportunity to showcase their playful creations at the National Museum of Play. The museum has chosen artists perfectly matched to its mission, but the works might be ignored by children as they toddle about or tear away from their parents to run around like the free little beasts that they temporarily are. This museum is geared toward them, but this exhibit is mostly for the more attentive, strolling adults who are less prone to the distractions of the flashy and interactive toys and displays. After all, this is an art exhibit, and much like many of the more fragile holdings at the museum, the works are behind-glass touch-me-nots. Museum staff will give you a useful map with

locations of art displays at the admissions 28 City april 6-12, 2011

desk, and away you go. You hit the first station right outside of the Super Kids Market, that famous and popular mini-Wegmans. Behind ropes, on pedestals, and mounted to the wall are four works of mixed-media sculpture, including Raphaela McCormack’s “Blue Moon” (handmade paper, pigment, driftwood, and fiber), which is a delicately crafted sailboat, more suited to float on a breeze than a wave, more dream-faring than sea-worthy. McCormack was born in western Ireland and her work is inspired by Ireland’s textures, colors, materials, and forms, she says in a provided statement. “I use pulp, fiber, rope, cord, driftwood, stones, seed pods, and other detritus. I create colors of lichen, the sky, and the earth.” Also included on the first stop is Meredith Schreiber’s “Television Ro(bo)ts Your Brain,” a tall construction of a TV and other mixed materials to form an anthropomorphic and friendly-looking bot. Since childhood, Schreiber has retained a fascination “with the invention of creatures that don’t exist on this earth. I’m enthralled by the weird and whimsical, anything that brings more wonder to this thing we call life,” she explains in a provided statement. Nearby is Gary Carlson’s “Vulture,” a simultaneously ominous and humorous beastbird with a soft-ball head, suit-jacket wings, and claws made of acrylic nails, and on the wall hangs his “Mastodon,” a mounted pachyderm head made of other amusing items. For the past 25 years Carlson has operated the Side Show Bar in Geneva, where about 30 of his works are displayed. “I can’t remember not being attracted to stuff, things, junk, odds and ends,” provides Carlson’s info card. His father

more of McCormack’s delicate vessels, and more of Schreiber’s silly ceramics can be found next to the bombastic “American Comic Books Heroes” exhibit, which tempted my play date away while I examined the latter artist’s “Ent Jar,” a tree fellow that might enjoy your cookies. Navigate through the comics exhibit and you’ll reach the last station of the first floor, just across from the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden Shop, which holds McCormack’s “Sea Tern,” with wing-like driftwood jutting from the fore and aft of the vessel. If you take the sweeping staircase up to the next level, your next stop is at the entrance to the “eGameRevolution” exhibit, and there you’ll find “Frank,” Schreiber’s simple robot bust with the details of a suit and tie and a charming slight underbite. Journeying on, I passed the “TimeLab,” complete with a psychedelic dance room, where a boogeying mom abruptly stopped jamming to Usher’s “Yeah,” suddenly (and unnecessarily) self-conscious. I had trouble finding the last station — it holds three Carlson found-object sculptures — perhaps in part because I was distracted by the eerie avenues of hundreds of broken-down, vacantly staring dolls. But finally I spotted the modest case, across from the impressive antique Victorian dollhouses, which, cast in low lighting to aid in conservation efforts, are behind glass that superimposed my pallid reflection onto the wee domiciles. Turning away, I studied “Ballerina,” “Snapper,” and “Untitled,” all of which are smartly crafted from a few well-chosen objects that convey their subjects perfectly. Carlson’s patient eye and playful soul saw the turtle jaws in the bottle caps, and the galloping horse in the stove wood and roots. Doubling back through the “eGames” area, I stumbled upon the library-quiet “Pastimes” gallery, which informally but heavily relates to the “Whimsical Art Trail” in that it celebrates playfulness and creativity in craftsmanship. The exhibit includes examples of needlework, planting, woodworking, and more. The past few years have seen a resurgence in our culture’s focus on crafting and self-sufficiency, wellmade items being produced by small-output local businesses, and the drive to support them. My fingers are crossed for a large-scale push against mass-production (even larger than the first Arts & Crafts movement during the Industrial Revolution). A sterile mind turns the world gray, utilitarian, and disposable; this exhibition of whimsical art may not be for hands-on play, but it does serve to inspire us to play as we create.

of Technology, Eastman Bldg., Room 2000, Lomb Memorial Dr. rit.edu/cla/ vivaitalia. 5-5:50 p.m. Free. Time Management for Small Businesses. Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library, 115 South Ave. 428-8130, libraryweb.org. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free, register.

Literary Events [ Wednesday, April 6 ] Book Discussion: “A Biographer’s Tale: Writing the Life of Charles Dickens” by Michael Slater. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 340-8720, penfieldlibrary. org. 7 p.m. Free. Lecture with book signing and light refreshments. Book Discussion: Author visit: Peter Conners. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridge.com. 7 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, April 7 ] Book Discussion: Books Sandwiched In: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. 12:10 p.m. Free, register. Sandwiches welcome. Open Mic: Pure Kona: Joshua Strauss & comma-dot-comma. Flying Squirrel, 285 Clarissa St. flyingsquirrel.rocus.org. 8-11 p.m. Free. [ Friday, April 8 ] Free Speech Fridays. LJ’s Family Restaurant, 360 Thurston Rd. 4648947. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Writing Class: Word Crafters Writer’s Group. Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd. 4288304. 10 a.m. Free. [ Saturday, April 9 ] Book Signing: Saturday Author Salon: “Ghost Hunting With A Spirit Digger” by Dawane Harris. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260, liftbridge.com. 2 p.m. Free. Book Signing: “According to Us” Authors Book Signing and Meet ‘N Greet. Wegmans-Pittsford, 3195 Monroe Ave. 750-1751, Marjorie@centeringtools.com. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. [ Sunday, April 10 ] Rochester Area Haiku Group. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020. 2 p.m. Book Group: History Book Club: “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy: A Righteous Gentile vs. the Third Reich” by Eric Metaxas. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridge.com. 2 p.m. Free. Poetry Reading: 6th Annual National Poetry Month Celebration. St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave., Skalny Welcome Center. 260-9005, rochesterpoets@gmail. com. 2-4:30 p.m. Free. Poetry Reading: Poetry Extravaganza. Sterling Nature Center, Off 104 East, Sterling. 315-947-6143, snc@ co.cayuga.ny.us. 3 p.m. Free. Poetry Reading: Wanda Schubmehl and Sally Bittner Bonn. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rte 31, Macedon. 474-4116, books_etc@yahoo.com. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. [ Monday, April 11 ] Book Discussion: “Fourteen Friends’ Guide to Elder Caring.” Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Rd, Greece. 760-5470. 3-4 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, April 12 ] Book Discussion: Books Sandwiched-In. Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library, 114 Sounth Ave. 428-8350, libraryweb.com. 12:12-12:52 p.m. Free. “Have a Little Faith: A True Story” by Mitch Albom, reviewed by Rabbi Amy Sappowith. Book Group: Unitarian Universalist Book Club: “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridge.com. 6:30 p.m. Free. Book Signing: Lane Dworkin Jewish Book Festival: Elizabeth Cohen, “The Empowered Patient.” Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 461-2000, jccrochester.org, rjbf.org. 7:30 p.m. $8-10, register. Poetry Reading: Denise Thompson-Slaughter, followed by Open Mic. Equal Grounds Coffee House, 750 South Ave. gallery@ equalgrounds.com. 7-9 p.m. Free. Followed by open mic. Poetry Reading: Genesee Reading Series: Gail Hosking and Megan Staffel. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590, wab. org. 7:30 p.m. $3-6. Hosted by Wanda Schubmehl. Poetry Reading: Spoken Word Poetry Slam & Open Mic. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 271-4930. Sign-up begins at 6:45 p.m. Event starts at 8 p.m. Free. 389 Gregory St. [ Wednesday, April 13 ] Book Group: American Wars. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020. 7 p.m. Free. Book Group: Women Who Love to Read: “The Forgotten Garden” By Kate Morton. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260, liftbridge.com. 7 p.m. Free. Book Signing: Margaret Randall, renowned Author, Poet, Writer, Photographer, and Social Activist. Rochester Institute of Technology, Bamboo Room (2610/2650), located in the new Campus Center, Lomb Memorial Dr. 424-6766. 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. Reading at Liberal Arts Faculty Commons (06-1251. Free. Poetry Reading: Reading the World Conversation Series: Piotr Sommer, Bill martin. University of Rochester, Sloan Auditorium in Goergen Hall, River Campus. 319-0823, @openletterbooks.org. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Recreation [ Wednesday, April 6Thursday, April 7 ] Indoor Fitness Rowing. Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center, 2800 Clover St., Pittsford. info@ geneseerowingclub.com. Thu: 5:45-7:15 p.m., Wed: 9:30-11 a.m. $20 drop in. Local Birding Trip. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Rt. 89, Savannah. 315-365-3588. audubon.org/montezuma.htm. 9 a.m. Free, register. [ Friday, April 8 ] Public Star Party. Northampton

Seneca Parks. 753-7281, rloysen@monroecounty.gov. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Springtime Walk: Mary Jemison Trail. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3625. 1 p.m. Free. Council grounds parking lot. 2 hours, 1 mile. Wood Duck Wander. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Rt. 89, Savannah. 315-365-3588. audubon.org/montezuma.htm. 2 p.m. Free, register.

SPECIAL EVENTS | Native American Events

It’s easy to forget that New York is still home to nine Native American nations, and few of us are aware of the customs, languages, and experiences each nation has preserved and incorporated into their modern cultures. This week you can expand your understanding by enjoying artistic performances by Native Americans. Friends of Ganondagan will offer you two unique opportunities to participate directly in a workshop with award-winning musician Arvel Bird, who is of Southern Paiute-Me’tis/Scottish descent. On Saturday, April 9, 1-3 p.m., Bird will present his “Animal Totems and Drumming Circle Workshop” at the Society of Friends Meetinghouse (84 Scio St.). Or you can catch his “Animal Totems and Flute Circle Workshop” Thursday, April 14, 7-9 p.m. at the same location. Each workshop will focus on how indigenous tribes used animal medicine or wisdom, and offer guided meditation through which individuals can learn to find and connect with their power animal, followed by a music circle to which participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments (percussion for April 9, flute for April 14). Tickets for each workshop are $35 for general admission, $20 for Friends of Ganondagan members, and $15 for students with ID. Preregistration is strongly encouraged. To register, or for more information, call 742-1690 or visit ganondagan.org/programs/ArvelBird.html. On Wednesday, April 13, visit MCC’s Theatre (1000 E. Henrietta Drive) for “Experiencing the Richness of Native American Cultures.” The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with the Ganondagan Spirit Dancers performing Haudenosaunee social dances. At 7:30 p.m., author and historian, educator, and descendant of the Micmac people Evan Pritchard will present an educational multimedia show, followed by a book signing. The event is free, but tickets are required and available through monroecctickets.com. Parking is available in lot F. For more information, call 292-2534. Also on April 13, at 12:45 p.m., Finger Lakes Community College will host the Piscataway Dancers at Stage 13 (3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua). The performance is free; for more information, visit 785-1262 or e-mail shoupam@flcc.edu. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Park, near the ski lodge on Hubbell Rd., off Rt. 31, Ogden. 723-6225, rochesterastronomy.org. 9-10:30 p.m. Free. Clear skies permitting. Telescopes provided. [ Saturday, April 9 ] GVHC Gannett Hill Hike. I-490 exit 27 park & ride lot. John R. 208-5830. 10 a.m. $3 carpool. Strenuous 6 mile hike. Genesee Valley Park’s Salute to Spring Celebration. Genesee Valley Ice Rink, 131 Elmwood Ave. 4287888, cityofrochester.gov. 5-7 p.m. $1-5, skate rental $3. Last opportunity to use the Genesee Valley Ice Rink for the season. Heart Walk. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 697-6269,

rochesterheartwalk.org. 8 a.m. registration, heart-healthy events, 10 a.m. walk. Fundraiser, donation-based. Indoor Fitness Rowing. Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center, 2800 Clover St., Pittsford. info@ geneseerowingclub.com. 7-8:30 a.m. $20 drop in. 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. Pick Up the Parks. Black Creek, Ellison,Genesee Valley, Mendon Ponds, Ontario Beach, and

[ Sunday, April 10 ] GVHC Mendon Ponds Park Hike. Beach area lot, Douglas Rd. John C. 254-4047. 1 p.m. Free. Moderate-hilly 5 mile hike. Mushroom & Moss Walk: Dishmill Creek Woods. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 4933625. 10 a.m. Free. Parade grounds entrance on rte. 436. Bring lunch, 3 hours, 1 mile. Tour: Historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum. Durand Eastman Park, kiosk on Zoo Rd. 261-1665, bob. bea@gmail.com. 2-4 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Waterfalls of the Glen Iris Estate Walk. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3625. 2 p.m. Free. Museum. 3 hours, half mile. [ Tuesday, April 12 ] Hill/Speed Workouts. Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Ave. 697-3338, fleetfeetrochester. com. 6 p.m. Free. [ Tuesday, April 12Thursday, April 14 ] 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.

Special Events [ Wednesday, April 6 ] 2011 University Technology Annual Showcase. Doubletree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Rd., Henrietta. ceis.rochester.edu. 1-6 p.m. Free, register. Better Breathers Group. Visiting Nurse Service, 2180 Empire Blvd. 787-8360, vnsnet.com. 5-6 p.m. Free. Film Viewing: “We Can Shine: From Institutions to Independence.” Center for Disability Rights, 497 State St. jphillips@cdrnys.org, espocinema.com. 6-8 p.m., followed by panel discussion. Free. Herstory: Inspiration and Film: “Orgasm, Inc.” University of Rochester-Wilson Commons, Wilson Blvd. 275-8799, rochester.edu/SBA. 7:30 p.m. Free. Screening in Gowen Room. Highland Park Winter Farmers Market. 249 Highland Ave. highlandparkfarmers@gmail.com. 4-7 p.m. Free. Information Session on the Instrumentation and Control Technologies Degree. Finger Lakes Community College Victor Campus Center, 200 Victor Heights Parkway, off Route 251, Victor. 785-1105, flcc.edu. 6:30 p.m. Free. Informational Session: Foster Parenting. Webster Aquatics Center, 875 Ridge Rd., Webster. 334-9096, 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. Real Truth about City Youth Celebration. Downtown Community Forum, 15 St Mary’s Place. remingb@cityofrochester. gov. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Screening: “Olmstead and America’s Urban Parks.” Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 546-7029, landmarksociety.org. 7 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Screening: “We Can Shine: From Institutions to Independence.” Center for Disability Rights, 497 State St. 546-7510, jphillips@ cdrnys.org. 6-8 p.m. Free. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy Investor Panel. University of Rochester-Interfaith Chapel, Wilson Blvd. 272-3535, aosborn@yeausa. org. 5-9 p.m. Free. [ Wednesday, April 6Sunday, April 10 ] Giant-screen Film: “Ring of Fire.” Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-4320, rmsc.org. Times vary. $8-10. [ Thursday, April 7 ] 2011 Hydrofracking Symposium: Dr. Scott Cline and John Holko. Finger Lakes Community College, 4355 Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua. friendll@flcc.edu. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y: Elie Wiesel. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 4612000, jccrochester.org. 7:45 p.m. $8-15. “In the Bible: A Judge Named Deborah. National Council of Jewish Women Hannah G. Solomon Award Dinner. Inrondequoit Country Club, 4045 East Ave. 387-9386, frishman@rochester. rr.com. 6:30 p.m. $36, register. ROC: Should I Stay or Should I Go? St. John Fisher College, Basil Auditorium 135, 3690 East Ave. Kyle Reinson kreinson@sjfc. edu. 7:30 a.m. Networking with coffee and donuts, 8 a.m. Panel Discussion. Free. Rochester Nordic Ski Club Meeting. Carmen Clark Lodge, Brighton Town Park, 777 Westfall Rd. Ken Hann kehann@frontiernet.net. 7 p.m. Bring a dish to pass. Smuckers Stars on Ice. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 800745-3000, ticketmaster.com. 7 p.m. $25-78. Headlined by 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek & Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen. Vodka Tasting and Music. Rabbit Room Restaurant, 61 N Main St, Honeoye Falls. 582-1830, thelowermill.com. Vodka Tasting by Colonial Liquor 5:30-7 p.m., Steve Melcher & Drew Moore 6-8 p.m., Serge & Friends 8-10 p.m. Call for info, RSVP. [ Friday, April 8 ] 2011 Hydrofracking Symposium: Kack Ossont and Jim Barre. Finger Lakes Community College, 4355 Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua. friendll@flcc.edu. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Community Dialogue Series: Meditation with Usha Shah. Baobab

Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. 563-2145, thebaobab.org. 2 p.m. Free, register. Good News Ministry Fund Raiser Dinner. Fair and Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd. 3344000, fairandexpocenter.org. 5-9 p.m. $40 suggested donation. Movie Night. The Living Room Cafe, 1118 Monroe Ave. 4130833. 8 p.m. Free. OUTeach. Equal Grounds Coffee House, 750 South Ave. outeachrochester@gmail.com. 4-6 p.m. Free. Pasta Dinner for Japan. Allendale Columbia School, 519 Allens Creek Rd. allendalecolumbia.org. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. performance of “Quilters.” $8-12 dinner, $15 dinner & show. Roc City Uncorked. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St. 546.7435, roccityuncorked.org. VIP Exclusive Preview 5:30 p.m., General Admission 7 p.m., Afterparty with the Skycoasters 10 p.m. VIP Tickets $100 & General Admission Tickets $60. Spring Drag Show. University of Rochester-Wilson Commons, Wilson Blvd. rochester. edu/diversity/celebrations/ LGBTQIawareness/. 8 p.m. $5-7. Sticky Lips BBQ Fundraiser for Rise Up Rochester. Baber AME Church, 550 Meigs St. 454-3060, riseuprochester@frontiernet.net. 3:30-7 p.m. $10, ticket required. Providing support for crime victims and their families. The Proposition: USP and Guarantee. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave. rochesterconsultants.org. 8:309:30 a.m. $5-8. Two Saints Annual Fish Fry. St. Luke and St. Simon Cyrene Church, 17 S. Fitzhugh St. 5467730, office@twosaints.org, twosaints.org, rector@twosaints. org. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $10. 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. Wild Wings Silent Auction, Wine & Beer Tasting Event. Shadow Lake Golf Course, 1850 Five Mile Rd., Penfiled. 334-7790, wildwingsinc. org. 5-8 p.m. $15. Wine Tastings. Wine Sense, 749 Park Ave. 271-0590. 5-7 p.m. Free. “Songs for a Cure.” Aquinas Institute, 1127 Dewey Ave. 2542020. 6:30 p.m. $5. A musical revue to benefit the American Cancer Society. [ Friday, April 8-Sunday, April 10 ] 2011 Pride and Joy Families Weekend Conference. RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W Henrietta Rd. prideandjoyconference.org. Fri 4-10 p.m., Sat 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 7:30 a.m.-noon. $30-90, register. [ Friday, April 8-Tuesday, April 12 ] UK’s Professional Psychic-Mediums Paul and Deborah Rees. Various locations, visit site for info. 4278110, PurpleDoorSoulSource. continues on page 30

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Special Events com. Times vary, visit web. Prices vary, visit web. Psychics and workshops. [ Saturday, April 9 ] “Evening with the Arts” Auction and Spring Carnival. High Falls Fine Art Gallery, 60 Browns Race. 244-1730, geneseearts. org. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $50. Benefits the Genesee Center for the Arts & Education. ‘70s Laser Show. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc. org. 9:30 p.m. $9-10. No one under 5 years admitted. Annual Fundraiser: Garbage Plate Buffet & Bingo. Lakeville Training Grounds Banquet Facility, 5939 Stone Hill Rd., Lakeville. 3460097, 924-7931. 5 p.m. $1518, $8 takeout. “Beat the Drum” Friend-Raiser Event. Bush Mango Community Center, 34 Elton St. 235-3960, bushmango.org. 6:30 p.m. $150, register. Art exhibit, music, dancing, food & drink, auction. Funds raised will support its Youth Project program. Consignment Shop Bus Tours. Tour pickups at Fairport Town Hall parking lot 1350 Turk Hill Rd., and in Victor at Changing Closets, 7353 Rt. 96. 3474801. Call for hours and more info. $20 ticket. Edible Books Festival and Competition. Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library, 115 South Ave. 428-8350, lrock@ libraryweb.org. 1-3 p.m. Free. Jonas Mekas Receives Title of George Eastman Honorary Scholar. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $6-8. Molly’s Yoga Corner Open House. 220 Turk Hill Park, 1000 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport. 223-8270, myc@rochester.rr.com. 11 a.m.3 p.m. Free beginner classes. All new students signing up at the open house will receive 10% off classes. Rochester Tartan Day Celebration. Main Street Armory, 900 E Main St. 232-3221, rochestermainstreetarmory.com. 12-7 p.m. $10, children under 12 free. Rochester West Indian Festival Organization, Inc. 27th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner. Wishing Well Party House, 1190 Chili Ave., Gates. 234-

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I don’t care that it’s still crappy ouside: baseball means summer. The days are longer and the sun is a-flirtin’ — before you know it, you’ll be complaining about the humidity and sunburns. But this weekend, scarves will keep your outsides toasty, and a chili dog and a local brewski will warm you on the inside while you catch the season home opener for the Rochester Red Wings on Saturday, April 9, at Frontier Field (333 N. Plymouth Ave.). The Wings play fellow North Division team Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees at 4:05 p.m. Tickets cost $6.50-$11.50, with discounts available for groups. Get yours early by calling 423-9464 or visiting redwingsbaseball.com. And if you’re in super-anticipation mode, you can catch updates by following the team on Twitter: RochRedWings. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY 0909, 529-4450, rwifo.com. 6-7 p.m. $25-35, register. Saturday Evening Telescope Viewing. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. Dark until 10 p.m. Free. Weather permitting; call ahead. Shepherd Home Gala. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. shepherdhome.cmarket.com. 5:30 p.m. $95, register. The black-tie optional Black and White Ball. The 14th Annual Natural Northeast Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships. Eastridge High School, 2350 E Ridge Rd. 234 7564, .trainerofnaturalchampions. com. Noon prejudging show, 6 p.m. event. $10 noon show, $18-26 evening show. The 2011 Upstate NY Permaculture Gathering. Foodlink, 138 Joseph Ave. Rochestergreenliving@gmail. com. 12-6 p.m. Free. Volunteer Orientation. Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, 6450 Shaker Rd, Alton. 315-374-4542. 9 a.m. Free.

Walleye Weekend. Finger Lakes Community College Field station, 6455 County Road 36. 7851257. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. [ Saturday, April 9Sunday, April 10 ] Artisan Cheese & Wine Weekend on the Keuka Lake Wine Trail. Keuka Lake Wine Trail, 2375 Rte 14A, Penn Yan. info@keukawinetrail.com. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $25. [ Sunday, April 10 ] Awaken to Oneness. Christ Church Unity, 55 Prince St. 2615392, onenessuniversity.org. 5-6 p.m. $10 suggest donation, all welcome regardless. Chapel Oaks Open House. Chapel Oaks Community Center, 1550 Portland Ave. 697-6606, stannscommunity. com. 1-3 p.m. Free. Gothic Cathedral Tour. 325-4040, saintmichaelsofrochester.org. 2 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Gourmet Vegan Tasting Meal and Silent Auction. The Natural Oasis, 288 Monroe Ave. 234-

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8750, rochesterveg.org. 5:30 p.m. $17-22, register. Irish Children’s Program of Rochester Benefit Concert and Silent Auction. German House Theatre, 315 Gregory St. 2258550, irishchildrensprogram. com. 1:30 p.m. $5-10. Food, music, dancing, auction. 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. Skin & Steel Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet. Fair and Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd. skinandsteel.com. 12-6 p.m. $12, children under 12 free. Spring Buzz Open House. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 461-2000, jccrochester.org. 1:30-4 p.m. Free. Games, arts & crafts, dance, treats. Surviving in Style Fashion Show 2011. Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 E Main St. 423-9700, gildasclubrochester.org. 2 p.m. $50, registration required. The Nightingale in Rochester: Jenny Lind Visits the Flour City.” Rochester Historical Society, 485 East Ave. 428-8470, rochesterhistory.org. 2:30 p.m. $2-3. Talk by Gerry Szymanski, music by Kristina Moore. We Heart Cecily Fundraiser. Roger Robach Community Center (bathhouse), 180 Beach Ave. weheartcecily.weebly.com. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $5. Hot dog roast and raffle to benefit child with Long QT syndrome. [ Monday, April 11 ] Catholic Family Center International Adoption Informational Meeting. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Help for Japan. Nazareth CollegeLinehan Chapel, 4245 East Ave. ceda8@naz.edu. 7 p.m. Donation based. Special benefit concert by Nazareth College’s Department of Music. Live ‘n’ Learners. Gates Public Library, 1605 Buffalo Rd, Gates. 247-6446. 2 p.m. Free. Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y: Shirley MacLaine “Life Lessons.” Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave.

461-2000, jccrochester.org. 7:45 p.m. $8-15, RSVP. Pub Trivia. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub.com. 7 p.m. Free. Screening: The Heart of the Hydrogen Jukebox. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 4732590, wab.org. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. A film about the ASL Deaf Poetry Movement in Rochester. 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.

highlandparkfarmers@ gmail.com. 4-7 p.m. Free. Informational Session: Foster Parenting. Brighton Community Center, 220 Idlewood Rd. 3349096, monroefostercare.org. 7 p.m. Free. 21+. RAPIER SLICES Open Mic. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 802-4660. 7:30-11 p.m. $3-5. 18+ with proper ID. “Experiencing the Richness of Native American Cultures.” Monroe Community College, Theatre, Bldg. 4, 1000 East Henrietta Rd. 292-2534, monroecctickets.com. 6:30 p.m. Free, tickets required.

[ Tuesday, April 12 ] Information Session for Prospective Parents. Cobblestone School, 10 Prince St. 271-4548, cobblestone.org. 9-10 a.m. Free, RSVP. Ken Burns’ “The Civil War” Part 1: The Cause. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 7 p.m. Free. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester Tutor Training Workshops. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, 1600 South Ave. 473-3030, literacyrochester. org. 6-9 p.m. Free. MCPEARL Biennial Meeting. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 586-5036, mlaties@rochester.rr.com. Call for info. Free. Pittsford Chamber of Commerce Business Expo & Networking Event. Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Rd., Pittsford. 234-0308, info@ pittsfordchamber.org. 6 p.m. $15, register. Keynote by Danyelle Hildreth. Spring Educator Reception. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 227-4020, barnesandnoble.com. 7 p.m. Free, register.

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[ Wednesday, April 13 ] “Shoulders to Stand on” Screening and Talk with Filmmaker Evelyn Bailey. Dewey Hall 1101, University of Rochester, River Campus. rochester.edu/diversity/ celebrations/LGBTQIawareness/. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Free Community Yoga. Flying Squirrel, 285 Clarissa St. PAGuarnieri@gmail.com. 5-6:30 p.m. Voluntary donations. Highland Park Winter Farmers Market. 249 Highland Ave.

[ Wednesday, April 13 ] Rochester Red Wings vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Frontier Field, 1 Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001, redwingsbaseball.com. Wed & Fri 7:05 p.m., Thu 12:05 p.m. $6.50-11.50

[ Friday, April 8 ] Rochester Amerks vs. Binghamton Senators. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 454-5335, amerks.com. 7:35 p.m. $14-22. [ Saturday, April 9 ] 48th Season OPener: Big Block Modified, Sportsman, Stock Car, Pure Stock. Canandaigua Motorsports Park, 2820 County Rte 10, Canandaigua. canandaiguamotorsportspark. com. 7 p.m. $12. Rochester Knighthawks vs Buffalo Bandits. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 758-5300, bluecrossarena.com. 7:35 p.m. $17.75-26.75. [ Saturday, April 9Tuesday, April 12 ] Rochester Red Wings vs. Scanton W/B Yankees. Frontier Field, 1 Morrie Silver Way. 454-1001, redwingsbaseball.com. Fri 4:05 p.m., Sat 1:05 p.m., Mon-Tue 7:05 p.m. $6.50-11.50. [ Sunday, April 10 ] Rochester Amerks vs. Lake Erie Monsters. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 454-5335, amerks.com. 5:05 p.m. $14-22.

Theater

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Fri Apr 8-Sat Apr 9. Brighton High School. Fri-Sat 7 p.m. $10. 242-5046, arts.bcsd.org.


“Babes in Arms.” Sat Apr 9Sun Apr 10. Nazareth College Department of Theatre Arts. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $16-$17. 389-2170, naz.edu. “Bedtime Story”/“Dublin Carol.” Through Apr 16. Irish Players. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. FriSat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $5-$15. muccc.org. “Blood Brothers.” Thu Apr 7-Sun Apr 10. The Forum Players. Genesee Community College, 1 College Rd, Batavia. Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $3-$8. 3436814, genesee.edu. “Chess.” Fri Apr 8-Sun Apr 10. Geneva High School, 101 Carter Road, Geneva. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $5-$7. 315-719-4199. “Defending the Caveman.” Ongoing. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 3450 Winton Road. Thu 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 5 & 8:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., Wed Apr 13 7:30 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 Apr 6-Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 1 & 6:30 p.m., Tue-Wed Apr 13 7:30 p.m. $44.50-$139.50. 800-7453000, rbtl.org. “Godspell.” Sun Apr 10. Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St. 271-6513. Sun 10:45 a.m. & 7 p.m. Free. “Gotta Dance!” Fri Apr 8-Apr 16. Irondequoit Theater Guild. Irondequoit High School Auditorium, 260 Cooper Road. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $5-$15. 544-3648, irondequoittheatreguild.org. “Honk.” Through Sun Apr 10. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. Thu 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m., Sun noon & 4 p.m. $13.25-$16.25. 802-8683, carademanueleproductions@ gmail.com. “Into the Woods.” Thu Apr 7Sat Apr 9. School of the Arts (SOTA), 45 Prince St. Thu-Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 7 p.m. $5-$9. 242-7682 x1551. “King Hedley II.” Mon Apr 11. Staged reading of the play by August Wilson. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Mon 7:30 p.m. Free, but

“Tartuffe.” Fri Apr 8-Sat Apr 9. Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Drive. Roberts Wesleyan College Music and Performing Arts. Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 & 7:30 p.m. $8-$10. 888-222-1048, roberts.edu.

Auditions

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My only experience with figure skating is a child’s vague awareness of the 1994 Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan scandal (I was 11), and the 2007 ridiculous comedy “Blades of Glory.” But I’m also aware that figure skating is an enthralling and challenging sport, with a range of entertaining personalities to match those sequined scraps of clothing and religious-caliber followers. If you’re one of these devotees, you won’t want to miss the Smuckers “Stars on Ice” tour stop at Blue Cross Arena (1 War Memorial Square) on Thursday, April 7, at 7 p.m. This year the show celebrates its 25th anniversary (it was founded in 1986 by skating icon Scott Hamilton) and is headlined by 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek and Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen. The cast of figure skating legends also includes a cast of international, awardwinning athletes, including Kurt Browning, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Todd Eldredge, Tanith Belbin, Benjamin Agosto, Joannie Rochette, and Michael Weiss. For even more excitement, special on-ice seating is available upon request. Tickets are $25-$78 and are available through the arena box office, by calling 800-745-3000, or by visiting ticketmaster.com. A portion of proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America. For more information visit starsonice.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY reservations required. 232GEVA, gevatheatre.org. “Nana’s Naughty Knickers.” Through Apr 10. Greece Paint Players. Golden Ponds Restaurant & Party House, 500 Long Pond Road. Fri-Sat 6:30 p.m., Sun noon. $27/includes dinner/brunch; reservations required. 723-1344. “The Paris Letter.” Fri Apr 8-Sun Apr 17. Bread and Water Theatre. Part of the Rainbow Theater Festival. 243 Rosedale St. Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $6-$12. 2715523, breadandwatertheatre.org. “The Pirates of Penzance.” Sat Apr 9. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca

St, Geneva. Sat 7:30 p.m. $10$25. thesmith.org. “Quilters.” Fri Apr 8-Sat Apr 9. Allendale Columbia Upper School, 519 Allens Creek Road. Fri-Sat 7 p.m. $5$12 (optional pasta dinner prior to Fri performance. allendalecolumbia.org. “Radio Golf.” Through April 17. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Wed Apr 6-Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 4 & 8:30 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m., Tue 7:30 p.m., Wed Apr 13 2 & 7:30 p.m. $22-$59. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org.

Greater Rochester Repertory Companies. Wed Apr 6-Thu Apr 7. Holds company auditions for 2011-2012 season. Prepare one comic and one dramatic monologue. MuCCC Annex, 179 University Ave. Wed Apr 6-Thu 7-9 p.m. 234-1254.

Workshops [ Wednesday, April 6 ] Genesee Valley Calligraphy Guild. Lutheran Church, 1000 N Winton Rd. gvcalligraphy@gmail.com, gvcalligraphy.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gluten-Free Goodies. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets. com. 7-9 p.m. $20, register. [ Thursday, April 7 ] Cooking with Flavored Olive Oils and Vinegars. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 7-9 p.m. $20, register. 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. Picking Polyculture Plants for Your Permaculture Plot. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. 7 p.m. Free. [ Friday, April 8 ] Hands-On Fresh Pasta Making and Sauces. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $20, register. [ Saturday, April 9 ] Arvel Bird Animal Totem & Drumming Circle Workshop. Friends Meeting House, 84 Scio St. 742-2353, ganondagan. org/programs/ArvelBird.html. 1 p.m. $15-35, register. Chrysalis: A Body-Mind Exploration with Lisa Lindsay. Physikos, Village Gate Square, 302 N. Goodman Street, 2nd fl (above Salena’s), Rochester, NY 14607. 355-2769, lisa.lindsay@

rocketmail.com. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call for information. Knife Skills Workshop. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 2-3:30 p.m. $40, register. Seasonal Chef Demo and Wine Pairing: Lunch and Learn. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 1-2 p.m. $30, register. [ Sunday, April 10 ] Muffins Made Easy. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc. com. 12-2 p.m. $30, register. Spirituality and Philosophy. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rt 31, Macedon. 474-4116, books_etc@ yahoo.com. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Supported Anti-Inflammatory Diet Four-Week Program. Breathe Yoga, 19 S. Main St, Pittsford. 2489070, breatheyoga.com. 7-8 p.m. $25 each or $85 series, register. Wine & Cheese Pairing. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 1-2 p.m. $20, register. [ Monday, April 11 ] Beginner Bonsai Class. Gallea’s Tropical Greenhouse, 2832 Clover St., Pittsford. 586-3017, galleas. com. 6:30 p.m. $60 includes Bonsai and materials, register. Beginner Thai Cooking. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets. com. 7-9 p.m. $20, register. Credit/Debt Management. Cornell Cooperative ExtensionCanandaigua, 480 N Main St, Canandaigua. 394-3977 x409 or x425, cceontario.org. 6-8 p.m. Free, register. Springtime Meatless Monday Dinners. Cornell Cooperative Extension-Rochester, 249 Highland Ave. 461-1000 x0, mycce.org/monroe. 6-8 p.m. $30, $75 for series of three, register. [ Monday, April 11Thursday, April 14 ] Photography Workshop: “The Carbon Print: History & Technique.” George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, eastmanhouse. org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $700-750, $60 materials fee, register.

College Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pultney St., Geneva. 315789-6701, x6000 or 6001, FLCCconnects.com. 7-8:30 p.m. Free, register. 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. Knitting Basics with Kristin Bellis. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free, register. No 4/19. Pre-Diabetes: What is It? Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets. com. 7-9 p.m. $20, register. Renew Webster Energy Workshop for Homeowners. Thomas High School, 800 Five Mile Line Rd, Webster. 545-6145, RenewWebster.org. Registration 6 p.m., event 6:30-8 p.m. Free. [ Wednesday, April 13 ] “Sleep from A to Zzzzs” with Suzanne Feather, MVP Community Health Educator. Goodwill Store Community Room: 1807 Nathaniel Poole Trail, Brockport. 1-800-9503224 and sign up for class code “OYD 11012. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Arvel Bird Animal Totem & Flute Circle Workshop. Friends Meeting House, 84 Scio St. 742-2353, ganondagan.org/ programs/ArvelBird.html. 7 p.m. $15-35, register. Garlic, Garlic, Garlic. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 3947070, nywcc.com. 6-8:30 p.m. $60, register. Hands-On Italian Dinner for Couples. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 7-9 p.m. $50 per couple, $70 with Italian wine, register. Save Energy, Save Dollars. Cornell Cooperative ExtensionCanandaigua, 480 N Main St, Canandaigua. 394-3977 x409 or x425, cceontario.org. 9-11 a.m. Free, register.

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Propelled through the mysteries of time [ REVIEW ] by George Grella

“Source Code” (PG-13), directed by Duncan Jones Now playing

Judging by such films as “Inception,” “Unknown,” “The Adjustment Bureau,” and now “Source Code,” the thriller in our time continues to undergo something of a metamorphosis. The form traditionally places an innocent individual in a dangerous situation, then sends him on the run toward some goal while also fleeing villainous pursuers, a double chase. Along the way the protagonist discovers talents and skills he was unaware that he possessed, and in

Culver Ridge 16 544-1140 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit ADJUSTMENT BUREAU: 1:45, 4:15, 7, 9:35; ARTHUR: 2:20, 4:55, 7:30, 10; BATTLE: LOS ANGELES: 2:15, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: 2, 4:20, 6:40, 9:20; HANNA: 1:40, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45; HOP: 1:25, 4, 6:45, 9:25; INSIDIOUS: 2:25, 5, 7:40, 10:10; LIMITLESS: 2:05, 4:40, 7:45, 10:35; LINCOLN LAWYER: 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, 10:05; RANGO: 1:55, 4:25, 7:25, 9:55, 10:25; SOUL SURFER: 1:30, 2:10, 4:10, 4:45, 6:50, 7:20, 9:50; continues on page 34

the process comes to understand more about himself and the world he inhabits. Contrasting with those relatively straightforward plots, in the recent films, the protagonist indeed finds himself in a perilous situation, menaced by forces whose existence he had never suspected, but his particular predicament and the character of his enemies raise questions about his own identity and the nature of reality itself. “Source Code” examines the ancient philosophical incertitudes concerning the existence of the physical world, a hefty subject for a genre dedicated to action, speed, violence, and excitement. The picture opens with a helicopter pilot, Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal), suddenly awakening in a Chicago commuter train, in the middle of a conversation with a young woman, Christina Warren (Michelle Monaghan), whom he’s never seen before. She calls him Sean and alludes to previous matters they’ve talked about; when he bolts to the restroom to escape

Michelle Monaghan and Jake Gyllenhaal in “Source Code.” PHOTO COURTESY SUMMIT

the confusion, he sees a strange face in the mirror. Before he can begin to figure out the situation, a bomb explodes, tearing the railroad car apart, somehow propelling Colter to another awakening, in a metal container where he communicates with a Captain Goodwin (Vera Farmiga) through a television monitor. She and her boss, Dr. Rutledge (Jeffrey Wright), inform Colter that they are conducting an exercise called Source Code, in which for the span of eight minutes they place him in the body of another man who exactly matches his physical characteristics. They need to keep sending him back for eight-minute visits so that he can find the bomb and identify the bomber, who plans the train explosion as a diversion so that he can detonate a nuclear device in the middle of downtown Chicago, killing thousands of people. The two scientists explain Colter’s experience as a combination of quantum mechanics and the brain’s ability to produce energy for eight minutes after death, a bizarre nexus of arcana guaranteed to confound both physicists and neurosurgeons — why not bring in string theory and the Big Bang? Since Jeffrey Wright hurries through his mumbled response as if he doubted it himself, the basic premise of the movie never approaches any acceptable level of credibility. Despite that ridiculous nonsense, most of the rest of the picture at least achieves the kind of excitement that its form demands. Colter returns over and over to the railroad car, where the

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“Win Win” (R), written and directed by Tom McCarthy Opens Friday

events of “Source Code” repeat themselves like a twisted version of “Groundhog Day,” accumulating significance as he seeks to locate the bomb and the bomber and learns more about himself and his situation. A genuine mystery develops as he suspects one or another person in the closed community of the train and attempts a variety of ploys, including physical attacks, to nail the culprit. Along the way, Colter discovers that the scientists who manipulate his actions follow a different agenda from his own; they need to prevent the major detonation, but care nothing about the train passengers. Rutledge tells him that they do not change events or create time travel; instead, they “reassign” time, whatever that means, but Colter resolves to thwart both their plan and the bomber’s. The process of Colter’s investigation of the mystery follows a reasonably logical and generally engaging course, not all that different from a classic detective story, and his frantic attempts to accomplish his mission in the face of numerous obstacles quite adequately heighten the suspense. As he comes to understand the world around him and his place in it, some difficult emotional elements add a further dimension to the surface excitement of the thriller plot. The absurdly complicated and essentially preposterous basis of the whole movie and its ambiguous conclusions sabotage its odd combination of mystery, thriller, and science fiction, so that it finally seems both sentimental and very, very silly.

The best bosses are the ones who can do your job as good as — if not better — than you can, and this also holds true when an ambitious actor finally steps behind the camera to direct. Successful changelings such as Clint Eastwood, Ben Stiller, and, yes, even Mel Gibson typically have a perspective that their non-thespian peers lack, enabling them to better commiserate with the emotional demands of acting. Three movies into his own filmmaking career, busy character player Tom McCarthy (remember him as the sleazy reporter in Season 5 of “The Wire”?) has cemented his status as an actor’s director. Films like 2003’s “The Station Agent” and 2007’s “The Visitor” haven’t been about what he’s able to do on his side of the lens; McCarthy seems less concerned with show-offy technique than he is letting story unfold organically,

Paul Giamatti and Alex Shaffer in “Win Win.” PHOTO COURTESY FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES

trusting that there’s drama to be found everywhere. McCarthy’s latest is “Win Win,” a bittersweet slice-of-life that tackles some surprisingly thorny ethical quandaries with a refreshing amount of honesty. Paul Giamatti relies upon his essential Giamatti-ness (read: decency + irritability) to star as Mike Flaherty, a part-time wrestling coach and full-time lawyer in suburban New Jersey whose current issues include a noisy boiler, a talent-free team, financial woes, and an elderly client in the early stages of Alzheimer’s with no reachable family. But as the boiler clangs away, Mike hits upon somewhat of a solution to his money problems by getting himself appointed guardian to Leo (the wily Burt Young, best known as Paulie from “Rocky”) and pocketing the $1,500 per month allotted for his care at home, instead letting the old man believe that his new residence, in an eldercare facility, was court-ordered. We can practically see the gears turn as Mike ignores his conscience, and we’re positive that his no-nonsense wife, Jackie (Oscar nominee Amy Ryan, “Gone Baby Gone”), would kill him if she ever found out. As it is she’s none too thrilled about the recent arrival of Kyle (Alex Shaffer), Leo’s teenage grandson who has put both Ohio and his drug-addict mother in the rearview mirror. His sullen monotone masking thoughtful observation rather than clichéd angsty rebellion, Kyle gradually becomes part of Mike’s family, a situation aided greatly by the fact that this tattooed smoker is also a very gifted wrestler. So it’s “Win Win” for Mike, who watches both his cash flow and team improve, while best friend Terry (the ever-charming Bobby Cannavale, “The Other Guys”) and assistant coach

Vigman (a sweetly sour Jeffrey Tambor) live vicariously through Kyle’s victories. But they say the essence of drama is conflict, so it’s only a matter of time before it all blows up in Mike’s face, and at a cost far greater than mere money. The wise script by McCarthy (fun fact: he also co-wrote Pixar’s lovely “Up”) follows the M.O. of his previous films, which finds makeshift families forming from circumstance rather than blood, with all the complications inherent to the proverbial bonds of water. Visually unremarkable, the film does have some flaws that are impossible to overlook; the female characters, especially Kyle’s troubled mom (Kiwi Melanie Lynskey, a long way from her 1994 breakthrough “Heavenly Creatures”), are sadly onedimensional and the ending is way too tidy. But McCarthy doesn’t shy away from the uglier aspects of being human, namely our basic desire to be good often bested by temptation and opportunity. “Win Win”... um... wins, however, thanks to this talented cast, full of hardworking journeymen and -women who’ve been honing their craft on the margins on stardom. It’s slightly jarring to see Giamatti playing a normal husband and father, but what’s not shocking is the warm empathy he brings to the role of a man whose selfserving choices compromise his family. And though he’s paired beautifully with Ryan as the feisty, devoted Jackie, Giamatti’s most entertaining scenes are with the reliably hilarious Cannavale, a generous bit player trapped in the body of a charismatic leading man. As Alex, Shaffer more than holds his own in his film debut; a former high-school wrestler himself, he smartly underplays his pivotal role, having faith that all that the quiet teen doesn’t say will eventually be heard loud and clear.

THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1-2-3 Thursday, April 7, 8 p.m.

As if the New York subway system and a group of visiting Japanese dignitaries weren’t enough to juggle before lunch, transit cop Walter Matthau learns that a group of crooks led by Robert Shaw has hijacked a train, demanding a $1 million ransom. Matthau’s wisecracks mesh beautifully with the action set pieces and the sense of resilience and scrappy community in the face of New York’s pervasive cruddiness. (Joseph Sargent, US 1974, 104 min.)

REMINISCENCES OF A JOURNEY TO LITHUANIA Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m.

Movies for movie lovers, 6 nights a week. Walter Matthau

Our tribute to Jonas Mekas begins April 8 with a selection of shorts he championed and continues April 9 when Mekas joins us for a screening of his own Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania and to accept the title George Eastman Honorary Scholar. Mekas’s landmark diary film Reminiscences is a “home movie” of uncommon gravity and impact. (Jonas Mekas, US 1972, 88 min., 16mm)

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Geneseo Theatres 243-2691 Geneseo Square Mall ARTHUR: 7, 9:10; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4; DIARY OR A WIMPY KID 2: 7, 9, also Sat-Sun 1, 3, 5; HANNA: 7:10, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4; HOP: 7, 9; also Sat-Sun 1, 3, 5; RANGO: Sat-Sun 1; SOURCE CODE: 7:10, 9:10; also Sat-Sun 3:10, 5:10; YOUR HIGHNESS: 7:10, 9:10; also SatSun 1:10, 3:10, 5:10.

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Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] ARTHUR (PG-13): Russell Brand takes on the title role in this remake of the 1981 comedy, which watches as the wealthy English playboy is forced to choose between love and money. Co-starring Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, and Helen Mirren as the devoted Hobson. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Webster THE ELEPHANT IN THE LIVING ROOM (2010): This documentary explores the 34 City april 6-12, 2011

INSIDIOUS: 1:40, 4:20, 7:50, 10:20; LIMITLESS: 2:10, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45; LINCOLN LAWYER: 1:45, 4:35, 7:25, 10:10; SOUL SURFER: 1:15, 2:15, 4:10, 5, 6:50, 7:35, 9:35; SOURCE CODE: 2:20, 5:05, 7:55, 10:25; SUCKER PUNCH: 1:20, 4:15, 7:05, 9:40; YOUR HIGHNESS: 2:25, 5:10, 7:40, 10:15.

The Little 258-0400 240 East Ave. CEDAR RAPIDS: 6:50, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 1:30, 3:50; COLD WEATHER: 6:40 (no Thu); also Sat-Sun 1:20; ELEPHANT IN THE LIVING ROOM: 7:10, 9:10, also Sat-Sun 1, 3:30; HAPPYMORE THANKYOU PLEASE: 9:40; also Sat-Sun 4:10; JANE EYRE: 6:30, 9; also Sat-Sun 1:10, 3:40; MARY AND MAX: Thu 6; WIN WIN: 7, 9:30; also Sat-Sun 1:40, 4.

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SURFER: 2:30, 4:50, 7:10; also Fri-Sat 9:35; also Fri-Sun 12:10; SOURCE CODE: 3:20, 5:30, 7:40; also Fri-Sat 9:50; also Fri-Sun 1:10; WIN WIN: 2:20, 5, 7:30; also Fri-Sat 10; also Fri-Sun 12.

Tinseltown USA / IMAX 247-2180 2291 Buffalo Rd. ARTHUR: 12:35, 1:45, 3:10, 4:25, 5:50, 7:05, 8:30, 9:55; BATTLE: LOS ANGELES: 3:40, 9:20; BORN TO BE WILD (3D IMAX): 12:30, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30, 8; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15; HANNA: 1:35, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50; HOP: 12:30, 1:40, 2:50, 4, 5:10, 6:20, 7:30, 8:40, 9:50; INSIDIOUS: 1, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45; KING’S SPEECH: 12:55, 6:35; LIMITLESS: 1:30, 4:05, 6:50, 9:25; LINCOLN LAWYER: 1:05, 3:50, 6:45, 9:35; MET OPERA: LE COMTE ORY: Sat 1; PAUL: 6:55, 9:30; RANGO: 1:10, 3:55; SOUL SURFER: 1:25, 4:20, 7, 9:40; SOURCE CODE: 12:40, 1:50, 3, 4:10, 5:20, 6:30, 7:40, 8:50, 10; SUCKER PUNCH: 12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 9:15; also IMAX 9:30; YOUR HIGHNESS: 1:15, 4:35, 7:20, 10.

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383-1310 3349 Monroe Ave. ARTHUR: 1:50, 4:25, 7; also FriSat 9:30; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: 2:15, 4:30, 6:45; also Fri-Sat 9; also Fri-Sun 12; HANNA: 2:50, 5:20, 7:50; also Fri-Sat 10:10; also Fri-Sun 12:20; JANE EYRE: 2, 4:40, 7:20; also Fri-Sat 10:05; LIMITLESS: 1:40, 4:20, 6:50; also Fri-Sat 9:15; LINCOLN LAWYER: 2:40, 5:10, 7:45; also Fri-Sat 10:15; also Fri-Sun 12:05; SOUL

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controversial subculture of Americans who keep exotic animals as household pets, despite the dangers to themselves and the animals they claim to love. Little FILMS FROM THE NEW AMERICAN CINEMA: This collection of experimental shorts championed by filmmaker Jonas Mekas includes Stan Brakhage’s “Reflections on Black” and Marie Menken’s “Arabesque for Kenneth Anger.” Dryden (Fri, Apr 8, 8 p.m.) JANE EYRE (PG-13): For his follow-up to 2009’s “Sin Nombre,” Cary Fukunaga adapts the Charlotte Brontë classic, starring Mia Wasikowska (“The

Kids Are All Right”) as the governess who falls for her mysterious employer (Michael Fassbender). With Jamie Bell and Judi Dench. Little, Pittsford HANNA (PG-13): Director Joe Wright reteams with his “Atonement” Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan for this action thriller about a teenaged assassin traveling across Europe on a mission while ruthless intelligence agent Cate Blanchett tries to stop her. Also starring Eric Bana Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview ,Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Webster A LITTLE PRINCESS (1995): The first English-language feature from Alfonso Cuarón

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(“Y Tu Mamá También”) is an adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved tale of a young girl at boarding school who takes refuge in her creativity upon clashing with the severe headmistress. Dryden (Sun, Apr 10, 8 p.m.) MONSTER IN A BOX (1992): Documentarian Nick Broomfield captured Spalding Gray’s second filmed monologue, which focuses variously on his attempts to finish an autobiographical novel, play the stage manager in “Our Town,” go on a fact-finding mission to Nicaragua, and spend time with a group of alien abductees. Dryden (Tue, Apr 12, 8 p.m.) REMINISCENCES OF A JOURNEY TO LITHUANIA (1972): Acclaimed avantgarde pioneer Jonas Mekas will be on hand to present this landmark diary piece which finds the homesick Mekas traveling to his Lithuanian hometown in search of a heritage destroyed by the Nazis. Dryden (Sat, Apr 9, 8 p.m.) SAMURAI SPY (1965): Japanese auteur Masahiro Shinoda blends samurai adventure with film noir for this yarn about a lone hero weaving through corruption and double-cross as he hunts for a turncoat operative. Dryden (Wed, Apr 6, 8 p.m.) SOUL SURFER (PG): AnnaSophia Robb stars in the inspirational true story of Bethany Hamilton, a teen surfer trying to find the courage to return to the water after losing her arm in a shark attack. With Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid as her parents. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Pittsford, Webster THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1-2-3 (1974): Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw star in this 70’s action benchmark about a hijacked NYC subway car full of passengers to be picked off if ransom demands aren’t met. Dryden (Thu, Apr 7, 8 p.m.) WIN WIN (R): Paul Giamatti stars in the third film from writer-director Tom McCarthy (2007’s “The Visitor”) as a lawyer and high-school wrestling coach whose questionable ethics threaten to derail the promising future of one young wrestler. Co-starring Amy Ryan, Bobby Cannavale, and Jeffrey Tambor. Little, Pittsford YOUR HIGHNESS (R): This period-piece-slash-stonercomedy from David Gordon Green (2008’s “Pineapple Express”) stars James Franco as a dashing prince off to rescue his kidnapped bride with the help of his lazy brother (Danny McBride). With Natalie Portman and Zooey Deschanel. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Webster

[ CONTINUING ] THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU (PG-13): 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. Culver BATTLE: LOS ANGELES (PG-13): Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, and Bridget Moynahan star in this effects-heavy action flick about a Marine platoon fighting an alien invasion in the City of Angels. Cinema, Culver, Greece 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. Little COLD WEATHER (R): From writer-director Aaron Katz (2007’s “Quiet City”) comes this laid-back noir about a group of Portland 20somethings investigating a disappearance as well as the whereabouts of a mysterious briefcase. 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 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 garden-statue families who fall in love. Cinema HOP (PG): Russell Brand provides the voice of the Easter Bunny’s teen son in this blend of animation and live action that chronicles E.B.’s journey to Hollywood, where he plans to become a rock star. With James Marsden, Gary Cole, and Elizabeth Perkins. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Webster INSIDIOUS (PG-13): Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne star in this horror flick from “Saw” director James Wan as parents trying to keep evil forces away from their comatose son. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, 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. Webster 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. Costarring Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, and John Leguizamo. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Pittsford, 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. Brockport, Canandaigua, 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. Canandaigua, Culver, Geneseo, 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. Eastview SOURCE CODE (PG-13): Director Duncan Jones follows up his 2009 debut “Moon” with a twisty sci-fi thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a soldier wrestling with a technology that traps him in a “Groundhog Day” kind of loop while he hunts for a bomber. With Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, and Jeffrey Wright. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Webster 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. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Webster

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Jam Section 2 TROMBONE PLAYERS NEEDED to play with one of Rochester’s Finest Big Bands. Must read. (Great Charts). Able to rehearse every other Wednesday 585-442-7480 AUDITIONS Chamber Music Connection is for strings, woodwinds, 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 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 The Hochstein Sinfonia, a string orchestra for students in

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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.

DRUMMER NEEDED For rock band. Fast, basic style prefered. Regular rehearsals and play occasional shows 585-482-5942 DRUMMER NEEDED NOW For established industrial metal cover band., Heated secure practice space. No rental or utility fees. Call 58/5-621-5488 LEAD GUITAR PLAYER Needed for established hard rock band. Please call 585-621-5488

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. 585-244-7895

LEAD GUITAR PLAYER Needed for established industrail metal cover band. Heated, secure practice space. No rental or utility fees. Call 585-621-5488

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

LOOKING FOR LEAD GUITARIST Rhythm guitarist, & bass player, cover tunes, originals must be reliable, dependable. Looking for serious musicians 585-473-5089 smoke-freeBrian, Mr. Rochester, Rock Star

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It makes sense, especially in hard economic times, to consider carefully what you get for your money. Commuting costs can count against some areas; buying an older home is often more economical when commuting is factored in, and can in other ways be a greener option--reduce, reuse, recycle, remember? What’s more, older homes can offer materials and details too expensive for new construction. 51 Vermont Street in the Beechwood neighborhood offers all this value, efficiency, and the best of yesteryear. Vermont is a quiet residential street off Culver Road, near Merchants; it is close to shopping and the expressway, and is a short trip by car or bus to downtown and the University, East, Park, and Monroe cultural and commercial districts. Built in 1916, 51 Vermont Street has all the fine details of that era: hardwood floors and trim, a beamed ceiling in the large dining room, fireplace, leaded glass windows, porches. The house also offers some pleasant surprises: the original beveled glass front door, and gorgeous leaded glass pocket doors. These pocket doors offer not only beauty but close off the living room from the stairway, conserving the heat or air conditioning. (A French door in the entry accomplishes the same green goal!) There is not only a full front porch—which allows enjoyment of the wide tree lawns, gardens, and architecture of the neighborhood—but also an upstairs enclosed porch overlooking the backyard. This delightful porch is an

inviting spot for morning coffee, and an enticing place for children to play. All four bedrooms have ample closets and ceiling fans; the leaded glass windows on the stairs light up the hardwood floors and trim in the upstairs hall, which features a linen closet and handy laundry chute. Upstairs also is a full bath (there’s a half bath on the main floor). The attic provides ample storage space, but there is also a huge bonus room--recently a teen’s carpeted, private domain. There is also a finished basement, highceilinged and dry, with a second kitchen ideal for entertaining, or for putting up preserves during hot summers. There’s a fenced backyard made private by mature plantings, with bulbs already blooming. The property also features a two-car detached garage. This house also features a new tear-off roof, garage roof, furnace, and water heater; central air, fresh paint, and some thermal windows. To see this spacious, gracious, and economical house, please call Vanessa Machado at Anointed Realty, 585-509-1271. Asking price is $112,000. For more information an photos, go to http://rochestercityliving.com/property/R133449. For more information on the Beechwood neighborhood, go to http://rochestercityliving. com/neighborhoods/beechwood. by Barbara Parks Barbara is a city resident and Landmark Society volunteer.

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FREE > page 37 MUSICA SPEI Rochester’s sacred Renaissance group. is seeking experienced singers for the upcoming season. Call Alexandra at 585-415- 9027 or visit www. musicaspei.org for more details. MUSICIANS WANTED! Keyboardist that play multiinstruments (keys, guitars, bass, percussions, horns) & vocals. (original music, material ready) Available evenings, must have

equipt.. Please no free- lance musicians 585-328-4121 Bobby NEED MULTI INTR Playing musicians doing strictly originals. Material already established. Must be available evenings, have trans-portation and equipt. Call for audition (keyboards, guitars, horns, vocals Contact Bobby 585328- 4121 OUTGROWN SKA-PUNK? Looking for musicians for ska and rock band, especially

drummer, singer, horn players. See details at www.myspace. com/mooskamovers or email mooskamovers@aol.com. Craig SITTING HEAVY PRODUCTIONS Needs 3 multi-instr-musicians, keyboards, guitar, horns - vocals funk, R & B, Jazz, Blues Originals. Must have equipt. transportation, available evenings Bobby 585328- 4121 585-234-1324 THE CHORUS OF THE GENESEE (CoG) has openings in all voice parts. The CoG performs a wide variety of musical styles from barbershop to Broadway, to patriotic and religious. Men of all ages. Contact Ed Rummler at 585-385-2698. VOCALIST WANTED retro dance/ pop/ ballads, experien ced,professional, good range, serious minded, committed, instrumentation keyboards, bass, drums 585-426-7241 WANTED KEYBOARDIST VOCALIST That plays instruments, guitarist - that plays & sings Morris 585-333-2921

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Music Services BASS LESSONS Acoustic, electric, all styles. Music therory and composition for all instruments. Former Berklee and Eastman Teacher. For more information, call 413-1896 PIANO LESSONS In your home or mine. Patient, experienced instructor teaching all ages, levels and musical styles. Call Scott: 585- 465-0219. Visit www. scottwrightmusic.com

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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

Volunteers A HORSE’S FRIEND Work with children & Horses, in a local urban program where kids “Saddle Up For Success”

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 585-3502529, sbartlet@hillside.com. COMPEER’S “50 PROMISED” CAMPAIGN is underway! Volunteers needed to mentor youth experiencing parental incarceration. Spend rewarding

CAREER FAIR 2011 Thursday, April 7th • 10am-3pm Job Seekers – Get your resumes ready!

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Health Care • AXA Equitable • Bryant and Stratton College • City of Rochester • Concentrix • ConServe • Continuing Developmental Services • Default Servicing Solutions • Episcopal Senior Life Communities • ESL Federal Credit Union • ETS Staffing • Everest Institute • HCR Home Care • Heritage Christian Services • Kelly Services • Kirkhaven • Lifetime Care Home Health and Hospice • Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. • Mark Dries, Independent Consultant • Maxim Healthcare Service • Medical Solutions • MVP Health Care • National Tractor Trailer School, Inc. • Optimax Systems • Paychex, Inc. • PRALID • Primerica • Professional Driver Institute • Rochester Educational Opportunity Center • Rochester Riverside Convention Center • Rochester Works • SCORE Rochester • SUNY Empire State College • Sutherland Global Services • The Employment Store • The Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage • University of Rochester • Visiting Nurse Service • Wendy’s Restaurants of Rochester, Inc. • WNY Jobs • United States Army, Rochester Recruiting Co. • And More!

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time each month doing fun activities. Vehicle needed, training/support provided. Laura Ebert/Compeer lebert@compeer. org 585-546-8280 Ext-117 FOSTER PARENTS WANTED! Monroe County is looking for adults age 21 and over to consider opening their homes to foster children. Call 334-9096 or visit www. MonroeFosterCare.org. FREE DENTAL CLEANING MCC Sophomore Student, needs adult volunteers who have not had a cleaning in 5 plus years. For a free appointment call Sue 585-709- 3593 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 MEALS ON WHEELS Needs Volunteers! Do you have an hour and a smile? Deliver meals during lunchtime to homebound neighbors. Interested? Call 7878326 to help. NEED A GOOD TEETH CLEANING? No dental insurance? No Problem! FREE teeth cleanings!! Call MCC Today and ask for Nick. Office: 292.2045 Cell: 831.0365 NEW FIBRO SUPPORT Group is seeking volunteers for all positions, long-term & shortterm Call Brenda 585-3413290 YMCA OMBUDSMAN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! LIFESPAN If you are a good listener, like resolving

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THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF GENESEE VALLEY welcomes volunteers to help weekly, monthly or once a year. We match your interests with our projects. Each volunteer makes a difference. Call Eileen 585288-2910.

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 visit www.voawny.org.

VACCINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Consider taking part in HIV vaccine research studies at the University of Rochester Medical Center. A pre-ventive HIV vaccine can help STOP the global AIDS crisis. If you are HIV negative, healthy and age 18-50, YOU may qualify. Vaccines are synthetic and it is IMPOSSIBLE to get HIV from the vaccine. Being in a study is more like donating blood. Participants will be paid an average of $750. For more information, visit www. rochestervictoryalliance.org. To learn if you qualify, or to schedule an appointment, call (585) 756- 2329 (756-2DAY). VOLUNTEERS NEEDED To assist with praise and worship. Living Waters Fellowship is a Christ centered nondenominational church in the early stages of development. Individuals, groups, and musicians are welcomed. Call 585-957-6155.

Business Opportunities BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY All Cash!! Do you earn $800 in a day? Local Candy Route! 25 Machines and Candy $9995. Call Now! 877-915-8222 All Major Credit Cards Accepted!

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OFFICE CLEANER Part-time evening Office Cleaner needed for downtown office building. Hours are Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm. This position will include but not be limited to, dusting, emptying trash, cleaning restrooms and kitchen, vacuuming, and mopping floors. Qualified applicants will be able to work independently and have excellent attention to detail skills. Please fax a resume and/or work history with salary requirements to (585) 340-8017 or email hr@nothnagle.com.

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Legal Ads [ 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 ] 674 SOUTH AVENUE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/29/2011. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 674 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14620, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ 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 ] Corridore Spirits, LLC . Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State of New York (SSNY) 03/10/11. 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 815 W. Whitney Rd, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: Holding business assets and any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Creative Dwellings, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 3/11/11. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 22 Buggywhip Tr., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Five Star Choice, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/11/11. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC

upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 3349 Monroe Ave, Ste 115 Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Registered Agent: Gerry A. Manzari 3349 Monroe Ave, Ste 115 Rochester, NY 14618 [ NOTICE ] GLG MANAGEMENT, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 3/23/2011. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 3445 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] HEDONIST ARTISAN CHOCOLATES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/29/2011. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 674 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14620, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] MONARCH LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC, a domestic 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 ] Name of Foreign LLC: MCC Chemical Solutions, LLC. Auth. filed with NY Dept. of State: 3/10/11. Office loc.: Monroe Co. LLC formed in KS: 2/2/11. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o Business Filings Inc., 187 Wolf Rd., Ste. 101, Albany, NY 12205. KS addr. of LLC: 1802 E 123rd Ter., Olathe, KS 66061. Cert. of Form. filed with KS Sec. of State, 120 SW 10th Ave., Room 100, Topeka, KS 66612. Purpose: any lawful act. [ 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 ] 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 is hereby given that a license number not yet assigned for a full restaurant wine license has been applied for by Three Beagles cafe, Inc. dba Three Beagles Cafe, 616 A. Pittsford Victor Road, Pittsford, NY 14534, County of Monroe, Town of Pittsford, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number to be determined, for beer, liquor and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, liquor and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 289 Alexander Street in the City of Rochester, County of Monroe for on premises consumption. Rochester Design and Development LLC DBA Benedettos [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that license, number not yet assigned, for beer, & wine has been applied for by ASIAN MOON CAFE INC dba ASIAN MOON CAFE, 3193 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624 County of Monroe, Town of Chili for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that license, number not yet assigned, for beer, & wine has been applied for by CAMELOT BILLIARDS INC dba CAMELOT BILLIARDS, 529 E. Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14621 County of Monroe, Town of Irondequoit for a billiards parlor. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Alexander Street Properties, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/7/11. 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 7 Donlin Dr., Rochester, NY 14624. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ 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 146242007. Purpose: Any lawful act. [ 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 ] Notice of Formation of Farmington Holdings, LLC Arts of Org. filed with the Sec’y of State of NY (“SSNY”) on April 5th, 2010. Office location Monroe County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at 21 Crossbow Dr, Penfield, NY 14526 Purpose: any lawful activity [ 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 Ling Buffet, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/ 16/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 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 ] 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 ] Notice of Formation of Randalls Global Enterprises, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) 07/02/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 766 Garson Ave., Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ 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 address is Corporate Creations Network Inc.. Purpose: any lawful act. [ 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 address is Corporate Creations Network Inc.. Purpose: any lawful act. [ 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 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. [ 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 loca-tion, 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 19 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LLC (“LLC”) Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (“NYSOS”) on 3/14/2011, pursuant to Limited Liability Company Law Section 203. Office location: Monroe County. NYSOS designated as agent for LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSOS shall mail copy of process served to: 10 Glenmore Circle, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of ASPASIA PROPERTIES LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY. (SSNY) on 3/24/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 465 Main St., Ste. 600, Buffalo, NY 14203. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION of BEA-SCOTT LLC (“LLC”) Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (“NYSOS”) on 12/29/2010, pursuant to Limited Liability Company Law Section 203. Office location: Monroe County. NYSOS designated as agent for LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSOS shall mail copy of process served to:

469 Heathland Circle, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION of EP MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC (“LLC”) Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (“NYSOS”) on 3/23/2011, pursuant to Limited Liability Company Law Section 203. Office location: Monroe County. NYSOS designated as agent for LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSOS shall mail copy of process served to: 1250 Scottsville Road Suite 20, Rochester, 14624. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION of EXIT 3 ENTERPRISES, LLC (“LLC”) Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (“NYSOS”) on 2/17/2011, pursuant to Limited Liability Company Law Section 203. Office location: Monroe County. NYSOS designated as agent for LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSOS shall mail copy of process served to: 2755 Penfield Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ 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 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 THE ARMORY RESTAURANT, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/22/11. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office

of LLC: PO Box 785, Pittsford, NY 14534. 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: Bar/Restaurant. [ 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 pro-cess 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 ] Rhinecliff Consulting LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/3/2010. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. 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. [ NOTICE ] SUGAR MOUNTAIN BAKE SHOPPE LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 1/20/2011. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at P.O. Box 10381, Rochester, NY 14610. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ 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 ] X-Out Golf, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 3/ 14/11. LLC’s office

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> page 41 is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 45 Ontario St., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF CERT. OF AUTHORITY ] Name of Foreign LLC: 6x6 DESIGN, LLC. Auth. Filed with NY Dept of State: 03/17/11. Office Location: Monroe County. LLC formed in PA on 09/25/2007. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1631 Qualtrough Rd., Rochester, NY 14625-1330. Articles of Organization filed with DOS, Commonwealth of PA, 401 North St, Rm 206, Harrisburgh, PA 17105. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF CERT. OF AUTHORITY ] Name of Foreign LLC: CONTE & KELLY, LLC. Auth. Filed with NY Dept of State: 03/17/11. Office Location: Monroe County. LLC formed in PA on 09/25/2007. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 25592, Rochester, NY 14625. Articles of Organization filed with DOS, Commonwealth of PA, 401 North St, Rm 206, Harrisburgh, PA 17105. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ 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 ] Name: Custom Designers & Silversmiths, LLC. Articles of Organization. Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/02/2011. 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

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to: C/O United States Corporation, 7014 13th Ave Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228 . Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [ 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 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 ] 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 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 FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Articles of .Organization of Goodway Winton, LLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on March 10, 2011. The office of the limited liability company is located in the County of Monroe, State of New York. The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against is served upon him or her is, c/o Fitness First, Inc., 2351 North Forest Road, suite 120, Getzville, New York 14068. The purpose of the limited liability company is to carry on any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized pursuant to the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ 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, 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 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 purpose for which limited liability companies may be organized under the law. [ 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 OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the limited liability company is Black Radish Studio LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Dept of State on March 21, 2011. The office of the Company is located in the County of Monroe, State of New York. The NY Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the Company upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and the address to which he or she shall mail a copy of process in any action or proceeding against the Company served upon him or her is 253 Rosedale St., Rochester, NY 14620. The Company is managed by one or more managers. The purpose of the Company is any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Making Housing Happen, LLC has filed


Legal Ads articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on July 15, 2010 with an effective date of formation of July 15, 2010, filed under the name Beacon It Consulting, LLC. Its principal place of business is located at 25 East Main Street, Rochester, New York in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 25 East Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] 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 OF LLC ] Steven Tubbs Properties LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on August 13, 2010 with an effective date of formation of August 13, 2010. Its principal place of business is located at 250 Works Road, Honeoye Falls, 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 250 Works Road, Honeoye Falls, New York 14472. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under

Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] US Medical Supplies, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on March 18, 2011 with an effective date of formation of March 18, 2011. Its principal place of business is located at 1880 East Ridge Road, Suite 2, Rochester, New York in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 1880 East Ridge Road, Suite 2, Rochester, New York 14622. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF WOODIE VIEW APARTMENTS LLC ] First: WOODIE VIEW APARTMENTS LLC, a Limited Liability Company, filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York on March 3, 2011. Second: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Monroe. Third: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 1835 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York 14621. Fourth: The purpose of the business of WOODIE VIEW APARTMENTS LLC is any lawful purpose. [ 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 process 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 reason 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. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2010-6343 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, f/k/a Eastman Savings And Loan Associates Plaintiff vs.Mark A. Rathmann; Laura M. Rathmann; Alliance Funding Company, a division of Superior Funding, FSB; Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee, c/o Residential Funding Corporation, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 18, 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 May 4, 2011 at 9:30 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows:ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Clarkson, County of Monroe and State of New York, described as follows: Distinguished as part of Lot No. 11 in the Fifth Section of Town No. 4 of the Triangular Tract bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a stake standing on the west line of the Main Lake Road in the east line of said Lot 11, 1172.80 feet north of the south line of Lot No. 11; thence running westerly making an interior angle of 89º 26’, a distance of 200 feet to a stake, thence running southerly making an interior angle of 90º 34’ a distance of 120 feet to a stake; thence running easterly making an interior angle of 89º 26’ a distance of 200 feet to a stake in the west line of the Main Lake Road; thence running northerly along the west line of the Main Lake Road and the east line of said Lot 11, a distance of 120 feet to the place of beginning.

ALSO, ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Clarkson, County of Monroe and State of New York, being a part of Lot No. 11 in the Fifth Section of Town No. 4 of the Triangular Tract, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of property conveyed to David E. Bane and wife, second parties, by deed recorded in Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 3740 of Deeds, page 587; thence running westerly making an interior angle with the west line of the above mentioned Bane property of 90º 15’, 100 feet to an iron pin; thence running northerly making an interior angle of 90º 15’ a distance of 100 feet to the northwest corner of property so conveyed to David E. Bane and wife; thence running southerly along the west line of said Bane property, a distance of 120 feet to the place of beginning. Tax Acct. No.: 054.03-1-6; Property Address: 3923 Lake Road North, Town of Clarkson, Monroe Co., 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: $42,511.60 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. Ralph Esposito, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 3245767 [ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ] Twenty-Two Sixty, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York State Department of State on January 26th, 2011. Its office is to be located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process against it may be served, and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 323 King Arthur Court, Nokomis, Florida 34275. The purpose of the company is any lawful business.

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