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Coming soon: WPA action figures.” ART REVIEW, PAGE 23
Faces of the Great War. NEWS, PAGE 6
Building bikefriendly campus connections. NEWS, PAGE 8
Planning the future of Powder Mills Park. NEWS, PAGE 8
City’s Best Busker Contest is BACK! MAP & OFFERS, PAGE 2
MUSIC FEATURE | BY RON NETSKY | PAGE 14 | ILLUSTRATION BY MAX SEIFERT
Percussion Rochester and the pulse of music Life as we know it started with a big bang. That’s how important percussion is to our universe. The Eastman School of Music is about to celebrate percussion’s many and varied, if a bit more humble, roles in Percussion Rochester, a new festival running this week in and around the school. Percussion Rochester will feature three worldpremiere pieces including a performance of “Night Wind” by Naomi Sekiya. Sekiya was the winner of The John Beck Composition Prize honoring the long-time Eastman faculty member and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra percussionist. Beck sees this festival as
unique. “There are percussion festivals held all over the world, but those festivals deal with only percussion instruments,” says Beck. “This one incorporates percussion with other instruments.” Other highlights include a jazz concert showcasing new arrangements of Weather Report tunes featuring the fusion band’s long-time drummer, Peter Erskine; a performance by the world-famous NEXUS percussion ensemble; master classes; and community events highlighting Indian and African percussion groups. The common denominator is the beat.
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urban journal | by mary anna towler
The state of our city What a fragile state we’re in right now in our little city. We have a city budget under increasing pressure, a high poverty level, a continuing problem of black-on-black crime, a school district graduating thousands of children poorly equipped for the future…. Not everything is bleak. In fact, in a very real sense, Rochester is two distinct cities: one an increasingly vibrant place, where high-tech firms are springing up, important medical research is expanding (and attracting scientists to live and work here), the nightclub scene causes traffic jams downtown, and there are literally more arts activities every week than it’s humanly possible to attend. The other Rochester: the one I first described. This community is way overdue dealing with the first – and with the fact that the disparity between the two is so sharp and so big. Clearly, the city can’t solve these challenges by itself. And I do think that many residents and government officials in the suburbs want the city to be healthy. But we have a County Legislature that is, by its very nature, parochial. It’s split along city-suburban lines and along Republican-Democratic lines. And we have a county executive who A) would rather go to Washington than stay here running the county, and B) will be heavily dependent on suburban, Republican voters to get to Washington. Mayor Tom Richards laid out some of the contrasts Monday night in his State of the City address. He cited the city’s financial challenges, but he also emphasized the positives: There’s a ton of development going on, in every quadrant in the city: infrastructure, housing, commercial, recreational. “Property tax assessment is going up,” he said, and while it won’t get us out of the problem, “it is a show of confidence.” And although we’ve lost our industrial base, so have a lot of communities. Offsetting that are strong education and research institutions like the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Still, Kodak has demolished many of its buildings, and it isn’t paying nearly the property taxes that it once did. Neither are the homes in many Rochester neighborhoods. As the city lost population, and as the poverty rate of its residents increased, the value of those homes dropped. Drive around the city and you can see signs of that problem – abandoned buildings that would have been snapped up and redeveloped if this were a thriving city. We’re lucky to have saved as much as we have, but too many buildings – large industrial plants and small homes – have been abandoned because there’s no demand for them. If there
In a very real sense, Rochester is two distinct cities, and we’re way overdue dealing with one of them. were, if businesses and individuals owned those houses and buildings, they’d be paying property taxes on them. For decades, city officials have fought hard to replace what we’ve lost, frequently providing short-term tax breaks to attract businesses and, sometimes, homeowners. Before suburban sprawl, before the decline of our big industries, taxes on businesses in the city provided enough money to pay for the services city residents needed, as Richards noted Monday night. But that was then. Now, those taxes don’t pay for what we need. And state-imposed mandates, pension costs, and an inequity in state funding are compounding the problem. “Development cannot grow fast enough or large enough to solve this problem,” Richards said Monday night. “We need a new way to finance cities like ours.” That new way won’t come quickly, though. And while we wait for it, we can’t ignore the need to improve the city’s tax base. And in another talk I heard him give recently, Richards noted that it’s hard to improve the city’s tax base substantially without improving the school district. And there’s both the problem and part of the solution. There’s a limit to the number of businesses City Hall can attract on its own. The city must attract new residents and hang on to the young adults who flee as soon as they have school-age children. The biggest obstacle to doing that: city schools. More on that next week. rochestercitynewspaper.com
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Not ‘fairness’ but choices
Richard Gilbert’s essay “Tax Facts and Just Taxes” (April 18) was interesting and insightful. He did, however, forget, about the hippo in the garden. The bigger picture. The problem isn’t a question of fairness but of choices. We actually bring in enough revenue, but we spend it foolishly. We don’t have a representative government anymore. We are part of an empire run by a corporatocracy. They choose for us. It takes a lot of treasure to run an empire. Go ask the British. Our 700 military bases in 130 countries are a testament to that. You simply can’t have Social Security, Medicare and other social programs utilizing a larger share of the tax base if your military or intelligence agencies are busy destabilizing, suppressing, or overthrowing foreign governments the corporate masters don’t like. The present Democratic administration is responsible for wasting millions of tax dollars on bombing Libya without even Congressional approval. The Libyan people are left to the various radical groups now in charge. Back in 1913 or so, “Progressive” President Woodrow Wilson signed two bills into law creating the Federal Reserve and the IRS. Have things gotten better through our tax system since then? No. We have become a nation of one political party with two competing factions. Again, the corporatocracy chooses the candidates and ultimately our elected leaders. We must make better choices on whom we elect, what laws we make or reform, and what we spend our wealth on. The Empire must end. Long live the Republic! JEFF SLOWIK, FAIRPORT
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Varreniti’s insurance plan
The April 11 article on the Town of Irondequoit’s refusal to pay for Brockport Police Chief Daniel Varrenti’s health insurance since it was available to him from Brockport left out some essential facts. Some of those facts were not reported, even though documents proving those facts were given to the reporter. Fact 1: The legal notice and job description for the Brockport Police Chief stated “excellent benefit package.” It is difficult to believe that health insurance was not contemplated as part of an “excellent” package. Fact 2: The contract with Varrenti dated January 2002 has an attached sheet that states, “$7048 was budgeted for Health Ins. and $1054 for dental insurance. That proves that funding was available for health insurance for Varrenti’s position although he did not avail himself of it. Fact 3: The October 2005 minutes of the Brockport Village Board states that “value of Health Ins. (is) included in salary.” This also proves that health insurance was available, but he took it in salary instead. Fact 4: The November 2006 Brockport Board’s minutes indicate “$3,000 to Varrenti for not taking health and dental insurance through Brockport.” Fact 5: An August 2009 letter from Varrenti to the Brockport Board stated, “In lieu of receiving full medical, HRA and dental benefits, I agree to not accept all that I’m entitled to by law and split the savings with the village.” The statement “in lieu of” means instead of and proves that health insurance was available to him. Contrary to statements of a former Brockport mayor and others, the documents prove that from the beginning and as verified by subsequent documents, Varrenti had health insurance available to him. The Town of Irondequoit was not obligated, per the police contract, to provide health insurance to Varrenti if it was available to him from his
new employer. The issue is availability and not whether he actually took advantage of it. Irondequoit has spent an estimated $100,000 to $150,000 in health insurance for Varrenti which should be returned to the town since he has wrongly benefited as per the town’s position. RICHARD J. BARONE, IRONDEQUOIT
Barone is chair of Irondequoit Citizens for Better Government.
Barack Obama’s accomplishments?
It was astounding to read Mary Anna Towler’s declaration of support for President Obama (Urban Journal, April 25). Massive debt, Patriot Acts, wars, reversal on medical marijuana, signing of the NDAA, drone escalations, taxpayer bailouts of banks: none of these are enough to give Mary Anna cause for pause in reflecting on the eerie similarities between Bush and Obama. This is a good example of our collective failure to think critically while swallowing the pointless Romney-Obama show which is about to unfold. There are, however, signs of hope that our dwindling peace and prosperity – typified by the Bush and Obama years – will be consciously faced, challenged, and changed. The growth of independents, the Tea Party and Occupy movements, and young people supporting Ron Paul are some of these signs. DAVID MILLER
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Superintendent search: process and protest
The ministers are hypocritical (“Ministers ‘Betrayed’ by Superintendent Search Process,” News, April 26). Where were they when their voices could have made a difference in demanding a better search process? They could have contributed to sustained, public efforts to demand a community process, starting a year ago and continuing through the hiring of the search firm.
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For the record, the reason I decided to support entering into superintendent contract negotiations with Dr. Vargas is that I believe extending the search process will not result in a better candidate, and there is a real possibility of ending up with a much worse candidate. Criticism of and anger about the search process are legitimate. Critiques of Bolgen Vargas’s performance based on facts and evidence are justified and necessary. Further, the sense of wellbeing and emotional security attached to Dr. Vargas, especially among staff working within the district and among political and institutional leaders, is troubling. It bothers me, because while the affective tone of the district has improved, the essence of Jean-Claude Brizard’s policies and plans, with some exceptions, are being played out. A word to supporters of Dr. Vargas: If you find Dr. Vargas a welcomed contrast to Mr. Brizard, is it simply about your feelings? Please take the time to assess current district efforts, priorities, and intransigencies. If we come up short, then you are obligated to challenge Dr. Vargas in the interest of our children and families. The most irresponsible thing we can do is give our leader a pass because he makes people feel calm and content. A word to opponents of Dr. Vargas: The question now, with the wellbeing of our children and families the goal, is what’s next? Next to giving Dr. Vargas a pass because he is nice, the worst thing we can do is abandon the openings for improvement that exist by refusing to engage where possible for real change. MARY ADAMS
Rochestercitynewspaper.com Adams is a member of the Rochester school board. The ministers should form a coalition to get truants to school, to do something about the little value that so many city families place on education, to end the violent culture that pervades the neighborhoods so many city students live in, to instill
an appreciation for qualities like respect, work, and drive (“Ministers ‘Betrayed’ by Superintendent Search Process”). Maybe then we will see real improvement in city schools. These ministers have failed the community as much, if not more, than any of the folks they want to disparage. H. LASSAN
Rochestercitynewspaper.com We cannot know what kind of superintendent Mr. Spencer would be, never having been one (“Spencer Was Best for Rochester’s Superintendent Spot,” Feedback, April 25). Our modern experience with outsiders has not been encouraging, to say the least. The continued notion that Urbanski is somehow a superintendent betrays a disturbing lack of understanding how schools actually work. Still, one hopes Dr. Vargas will assert when necessary. As for the tired cliche of “sweep[ing] clean entrenched interests in the administration”: where? In the past 10 years there has been an approximately 189 percent turnover in the superintendent’s cabinet (senior staff). From 200207, only a couple of cabinet members were left from ‘02. From 2007-11: only a couple of cabinet members left from ‘07. Looking back at the time when the district was especially well run, we saw stability at the senior level – quite the opposite of what we have seen lately. The past two administrations purged literally centuries of institutional memory. How is that working out for us? In business, this level of turnover would warrant the boss being canned. What kind of successful work culture takes its best people, treats them like dirt, gives them no lives – and then after a few years tosses them to the curb like so much garbage? INSATIABLE DRAGON
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A report issued by the American Lung Association gave Monroe County improved ratings in some measures of air quality. The county saw fewer high-ozone days last year than in the past, the report said. Particle pollution levels were relatively steady compared to the past few years, leaving the county with good, but not great ratings in that area.
Caufield out
John Caufield retired as Rochester fire chief to become mid-Atlantic regional director of the National Fire Protection Association. Caufield was with the department for more than 26 years, and became chief in 2007. Caufield’s tenure was marked by criticism from some union members who said Caufield didn’t fight hard enough against cuts to the department. The search is on for Caufield’s replacement. In the meantime, Executive Deputy Chief Salvatore Mitrano is the RFD’s interim chief.
expected. The company filed for bankruptcy in January and sales of Kodak products fell by 27 percent, which resulted in a $366 million net loss: nearly $100 million more than anticipated. The company is trying to sell 1,100 digital-imaging patents to raise revenue.
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HISTORY | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
Faces of the Great War
The Rochester school board voted to keep Bolgen Vargas as the district’s superintendent. Vargas has been serving as interim superintendent for about a year following the departure of Jean-Claude Brizard. The decision came after a year-long and sometimes contentious search. Members of the Faith Community Alliance of Greater Rochester said the community was locked out of the selection process. School board members will negotiate what is expected to be a threeyear contract with Vargas sometime this month.
The Rochester Historical Society recently reacquired a collection of nearly 2,500 of the original photographs used in “The World War Service Record.” The three-volume series was published after World War I. Photo by matt deturck
Kodak’s losses worsen
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More than 25,000 residents from Rochester and Monroe County served in World War I. Newly rediscovered photographs taken nearly 100 years ago show the youthful, determined, and sometimes somber faces of many of those young men and women. The Rochester Historical Society and the city historian published a three-volume collection of photographs in the years following the 1918 armistice titled “The World War Service Record.” The collection contains the images of soldiers who died in the war, those who returned, and the residents, businesses, and community organizations that supported the troops. The society recently reacquired a collection of nearly 2,500 of the original photographs used in the Service Record, and has just finished matching the images with biographies. The information has been entered into a database, says William Keeler, librarian and archivist for the society. The collection is significant, Keeler says, because it reflects the
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community’s contribution to a monumental effort. Volume two begins with, “In this book we memorialize the Brave of Monroe County who shared in the struggle to defend human rights and to end human wrongs.” Instead of the battle scenes of tanks and explosions depicted in many war images, the society’s photographs are portraits, mostly of men in uniform. The biographical information includes date of birth, address, parents’ names, and if appropriate, place and time of death. Sometimes more information is included, such as soldiers’ educations, where they worked, details about their performance in battle, and even poems and letters to family members. “You should see the nice little dugout I have dug in the side of the bank,” William Cooper wrote to his mother shortly before he was killed on July 17, 1918.
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The oversight process could be improved by letting a neutral hearing officer make the final decision. Currently, the police chief ultimately decides if a complaint is upheld and what discipline will be enforced. Bringing in a neutral officer would take politics out of the process. [ mike mazzeo, locust club president ]
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CITY HALL | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN
Police oversight group wrapping up work
Serious stuff
As the committee investigating police oversight in Rochester enters its home stretch, committee co-chair Adam McFadden says those inside and outside the system have more in common than you’d think. McFadden is also a member of City Council. The 15-member committee has been meeting since last year, with the intention of overhauling the way complaints about the police department are handled. Common complaints about the current system are that it takes too long and that it lacks objectivity and transparency. On Monday night, the committee heard from members of the Locust Club, the union that represents Rochester police officers. Locust Club President Mike Mazzeo said that the oversight process could be improved by letting a neutral hearing officer make the final decision on a police officer’s fate. Currently, the police chief decides whether or not to uphold a complaint and what discipline will be handed down. Bringing in an independent officer would take politics out of the process, Mazzeo said. McFadden said that Mazzeo’s recommendation is familiar. “The community’s been saying the exact same thing,” he said. Another problem from the Locust Club’s point of view is that accused officers and their
representatives can’t see the investigative file on their cases. Mazzo said that makes it difficult to provide a proper defense and to judge whether recommended punishments are just. McFadden said Adam McFadden. FILE PHOTO he’d like the process to change so that when someone files a complaint, they’re also filing a notice of claim — the beginning of a lawsuit — against the city. He says he knows that would be controversial, but that the complaint process takes so long now that people lose their opportunity to file the claim. Three members of the Locust Club put on a role-playing exercise for the committee. They acted out a forcible arrest and had committee members write narratives of what they witnessed. They compared those narratives to a video of the exercise. The point was to show the committee the pitfalls of dissecting a 10-second incident, and how easy it is to misinterpret what you see. McFadden said the committee could present its findings and recommendations to City Council in June.
After highlighting some of the economic development projects happening around the city, Rochester Mayor Tom Richards’ State of the City address turned almost grave when talking about public schools in Rochester and the city’s financial challenges. | Richards gave his hour-long speech, his first State of the City address since becoming mayor last year, at the National Museum of Play on Monday. | Speaking of the poor performance of Rochester’s schools, Richards said, “How could it come to this? How could we be failing [students] so badly?” He said he has taken steps to ease City Hall’s historically tense relationship with the school district. Richards also said he wants the city, county, and school district to cooperate more closely on truancy and youth services programs. He didn’t go into specifics. | On finances, Richards said the city can’t tax or develop its way out of the structural imbalance it faces. But again, he was short on specifics. Richards said he’d save those for his upcoming budget presentation. | Richards did say that while public safety is important, it is not sacrosanct, which may have been his way of bracing the city for public safety cuts. The city must balance public safety and financial stability, Richards said, or it will lose both.
Cost of War AFGHANISTAN TOTALS —
1,952 US servicemen and servicewomen and 1,026 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen have been killed in Afghanistan from the beginning of the war and occupation to April 23. Statistics for Afghan civilian casualties are not available. American casualties from April 18 to 26: -- Staff Sgt. Joseph H. Fankhauser, 30, of Mason, Texas -- 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Walsh, 28, Cobb, Ga. -- Pfc. Michael J. Metcalf, 22, Boynton Beach, Fla. -- Chief Warrant Officer Nicholas S. Johnson, 27, San Diego, Calif. -- Chief Warrant Officer Don C. Viray, 25, Waipahu, Hawaii -- Sgt. Chris J. Workman, 33, Boise, Idaho -- Sgt. Dean R. Shaffer, 23, Pekin, Ill. -- Spc. Manuel J. Vasquez, 22, West Sacramento, Calif. -- Spc. Benjamin H. Neal, 21, Orfordville, Wis. -- Spc. Jason K. Edens, 22, Franklin, Tenn. iraqbodycount. org, icasualties.org, Department of Defense SOURCES:
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TRANSPORTATION | BY JEREMY MOULE
Building bike-friendly campus connections The Erie-Lackawanna bike-pedestrian bridge should open in June, connecting the University of Rochester campus with both sides of the Genesee River. The bridge will provide a convenient way to cross the river, but it’s significant in another way, too: it’s another step toward creating a cohesive bikeway between some of Rochester’s higher-ed institutions. For several years, Jon Schull has pushed for a system of cycling and pedestrian corridors that he calls the Rochester Multiversity active transportation network. Schull is a founding member of the Rochester Cycling Alliance advocacy group, and director of the Center for Student Innovation at the Rochester Institute of Technology. “I believe that something like this will happen if we ask for it repeatedly and in large numbers,” Schull says. The network is a relatively simple concept. Downtown, the University of Rochester, Monroe Community College, and RIT are already located along or near major bicyclefriendly trails and greenways. Downtown and UR are connected via the Genesee Riverway Trail, UR and MCC are both on the Erie Canal, and UR and RIT are linked by the Lehigh Valley North trail. Brighton is developing a townwide bicycle and pedestrian master plan, and the plan has served as a platform for discussing the
intercampus network, says Tom Robinson of EDR, a consultant on Brighton’s plan. Brighton’s effort is a natural fit for a Multiversity discussion because MCC and UR have campuses in the town and RIT is located just over its border. All three schools have liaisons involved with the planning work. “A lot of the pieces are already in place,” Robinson says. But there are shortcomings to address. While the schools may be near the trails, they aren’t always connected to them. Take Monroe Community College and the Erie Canal trail. To access the MCC campus, cyclists have to get off the canal path at South Clinton Avenue and bike to BrightonHenrietta Town Line Road. But MCC’s campus backs-up close to the canal, and it could be directly connected to the canal path through a multi-use trail; a rough footpath already exists. That would shave more than a half-mile off of cyclists’ trips and allow cyclists to avoid traffic on busy roads. A similar approach could directly connect the canal at East Henrietta Road to the MCC campus. Schull and other members of the Rochester Cycling Alliance have lobbied for the connection as part of the Access390 project, which calls for redesigned I-390 interchanges between East Henrietta Road and Kendrick Road.
The Lehigh Valley North trail between UR and RIT has issues of its own. Specifically, there are rough spots that need to be smoothed out, though some improvement work has been done, Schull says. All three major trails need signs to guide people — including signs directing them to important destinations. A bikeable network between the area’s campuses has real benefits. For students, it provides a low-cost, car-free way to get to other campuses. It also helps connect them with local communities, where they can live, shop, and eat. For example, the Riverway Trail between UR and downtown passes along Brooks Landing and Corn Hill. The different legs of the Multiversity trail are already used by the public for recreation and commuting. A complete network could benefit those users, as well as employees at the colleges. And community members often attend events and programs on the schools’ campuses.
Jon Schull, a faculty member of Rochester Institute of Technology and founding member of the Rochester Cycling Alliance advocacy group, proposes bicycle corridors linking area colleges. PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK
PARKS | BY JEREMY MOULE
Planning the future of Powder Mills Park The still-developing master plan for Powder Mills Park should be back in front of the public in late spring. The plan will list needed and desired park projects, and will serve as a guide for potential uses of the park. It’s been more than a year since county officials held a public input meeting on the plan, and little has been said since then. It’s the 380-acre park’s first-ever master plan, so a variety of conditions and features have to be studied and recorded, says County Parks Director Larry Staub. Much of the work has been taking place out of the public eye, he says. “As a first-time master plan, it does take longer than the updates that everybody’s used to,” Staub says. City
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He says a second public forum should be held before the end of June. The Parks Department’s consultant has been compiling information about park features, assets, and needs. At the initial forum, the public was briefed on the plan process and timeline. The public also had an opportunity to say how they wanted the park used. Among the ideas mentioned: creating ball fields, opening trails to mountain bikes, and building a dog park. All three possibilities would probably be controversial. Powder Mills, located in Pittsford and Perinton, is one of four county parks that have or could have a dog park, Staub says. Greece Canal Park’s has been open for almost three years, and the Ellison Park facility
should open by Memorial Day, he says. Durand-Eastman Park is also a potential dog park location. The department won’t consider opening Powder Mills’ trails to mountain biking until the 18-month trial at Tryon and Irondequoit Bay West parks is completed. The trial, which has been going on for about a year, is going well, Staub says. Hikers and bikers seem to be co-existing, he says. However, parks advocates and environmentalists say cycling is inappropriate for Powder Mills’ soft trails. They’ve also said that surface erosion exacerbated by cycling could harm the quality of the water in Irondequoit Creek. The creek is a big draw for anglers, particularly because the fish hatchery stocks it with trout.
The master plan will include an inventory of soil types and trail conditions in Powder Mills, which will factor into trail-use decisions, Staub says. The plan will also include an inventory of plant, animal, and butterfly species. Powder Mills is home to some rare butterflies, and environmentalists and naturalists have specifically asked for species inventories. Part of the plan will focus on existing infrastructure. Staub says that lodge facades, roads, and electrical systems may need some work. Recommendations for invasive species control will also be included in the plan.
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eventual trip to America. The discussion is at Barnes and Noble, Pittsford Plaza. It is not necessary to have read the book to join the discussion.
Helpers needed in parks
Middle East lecture
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, and Parks and Trails New York will hold “I Love My Park Day,” a statewide event to improve the parks on Saturday, May 5. Volunteers are needed to help with improvement and cleanup projects under way at more than 30 parks and historic sites around the state. Letchworth is one of the local parks. Online registration and information: www.ptny.org/ilovemypark.
Turkish genocide discussed
Moving Beyond Racism Book Group will meet on at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 7, to discuss Thea Halo’s “Not Even My Name.” The author tells the story of a woman’s escape from Turkish genocide and her
The Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester will host “The Uprisings: The New Arab World and How it is Impacting Israel,” a lecture by Janine Zacharia at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3. Zacharia was the Jerusalem bureau chief and Middle East correspondent for the Washington Post. The lecture is at Temple Beth El, 139 South Winton Road.
Book discussion on Nazi Germany
Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library will present a discussion of Erik Larsen’s “In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and American Family in Hitler’s Berlin” at 12:12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8. Larsen tells of a US ambassador’s initial rosy view of Nazi Germany and how that view changed
over time. Bonnie Abrams will lead the discussion at the Central Library, 115 South Avenue.
Metro Justice annual dinner
Metro Justice will hold its annual dinner at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, at Temple B’rith Kodish. The speaker will be Rinku Sen, president and executive director of the Applied Research Center and publisher of Colorlines Magazine. The event is at 2131 Elmwood Avenue. Cost: $25 per person; $15 hardship.
Day of meditation and reflection
Sisters of Mercy will present “Awakening the Dream, Changing the Dream,” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. The day of reflection focuses on the Pachamama Alliance, a reference to Mother Earth, and creating an environmentally sustainable and sociallyjust planet. The event is at Mercy Center, 1437 Blossom Road. Registration: 473-6893.
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Left photo: jerk chicken with rice & peas, steamed cabbage, and fried plantains; right photo (clockwise from top left): jerk chicken, glasses of sorrell (a Jamaican ginger-lime juice), codfish with butter beans, fried dumplings, plantains, white rice, and steamed vegetables. PHOTOS BY MATT DETURCK
Jamaican me hungry Peppa Pot Restaurant 133 Gregory St. 473-3663 Tuesday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. [ REVIEW ] BY JAMES LEACH
Empty-nest syndrome. It motivates some people to renovate the house. Or take a trip around the world. It inspired Marlene Henry to open a restaurant. “Not having the kids to cook for,” she told me recently at her yearold restaurant Peppa Pot on Gregory Street in the South Wedge, “I started cooking for friends’ parties, for people at work, for the Jamaican festival.” And everyone who tried her food agreed that it was so good that she should open a restaurant. Although she calls Irondequoit home, Henry is a long-time fan of the Wedge. When she decided to open a restaurant, she knew exactly where she wanted it to be. But the rents along South Avenue were too dear and vacancies were few and far between. As Henry tells it, one afternoon almost two years ago she and her sister were driving down Gregory Street when they saw a For
Rent sign in the window of the shop front at number 133. They stopped the car, and peered through the dusty windows. What they saw, as Henry bluntly put it, was “a mess.” A year and a half later, having virtually gutted the place (the only vestige of its previous tenants is a wall of glass-fronted refrigerators that were presumably too expensive to remove — Henry has transformed them into walls by applying bamboo-patterned contact paper to the insides of the doors), Peppa Pot was ready to join the ranks of Rochester’s relatively small number of Jamaican restaurants. During a busy lunch or dinner, it can feel like all of the customers at Peppa Pot know each other, and Henry seems to know most of them. Customers shout hellos to Henry as she bops around her open kitchen, assembling groaning plates full of rice and beans, fried plantains, stewed cabbage, and veggies, and a fried dumpling in addition to whatever meat or fish you might order. Like a benevolent grandmother, Henry doesn’t believe in the concept of “too much,” and she cheerfully violates the double (and even triple) starch rule. Those who fear carbs can eat around the rice and beans, and even shove aside the
plantains. Both are perfectly good, but they are — as they should be — supporting players rather than the stars of the show. No one, though, should avoid the fried dumpling perched on top of the mountain of food Henry serves you. It looks like an incredibly well-made drop-biscuit, replete with butter that has caused it to become as flaky and crispy as it cooks. But hidden inside is a tiny pocket of savory ground beef (think of it as a Jamaican patty in miniature) so laden with spices that it successfully balances all the rich creamy, goodness in the dough. Marlene Henry has a masterful touch with
the spices, making Jamaican standards like salt cod with beans, brown stew, curried goat, and jerk chicken seem new again. Salt cod, for instance, can be an acquired taste, the deeply fishy flavor of the dried, salted fish often overwhelming just about anything you put it with. For those of us who prefer a bit of brine, but would rather not have low tide in every bite of our dinner, Henry’s salt cod with brown beans is nearly perfect. It’s also one of the most labor-intensive dishes on her menu: she not only soaks and rinses the dried fish twice, she also cooks it twice
before adding onions, sweet and hot peppers, and beans to the mix. The result has the slightest pleasant briny tang supported by the sweetness of peppers and onions and the earthy goodness of broad beans with undercurrents of cumin, garlic, and maybe a little thyme. I found myself asking her whether she was sure that she had used salt cod and not fresh in the dish. She works the same magic with brown stew, that Caribbean staple of chicken braised in a sauce built on caramelized sugar and chicken stock. Her gravy is thick and glossy, sweet and salty at the same time. Slow cooking allows the subtle spices of the dish to penetrate deep into the largest of the rough-cut bits of chicken in the dish. Look out for bones, but part of its charm is that you have to eat it deliberatively, slowly, and often with your hands. The same might be said of Henry’s curry goat, a notoriously bony dish in the best of preparations. Ill-prepared goat can be gamey, the meat meager and often seemingly encased in bits of sharp bone offensive to sensibilities raised on gigantic boneless pieces of beef, chicken, and pork. Henry’s curried goat has bones, but it’s well worth the effort of picking up the bits and gnawing on them. Luxuriating in an almost-green curry sauce of her own creation (Henry couldn’t find a commercial curry powder that she liked, so she compounds her own), the goat at Peppa Pot is meaty and surprisingly mild. Deep red and so tender it slips off the bone almost without effort, this was the best goat I’ve ever tasted. I even found myself sucking whatever marrow remained in the bones because it was saturated with that incredible curry. As you would expect, a woman who makes her own curry powder also makes stunningly good jerk rub. Too often jerk is a one-dimensional pepper bomb — subtle flavors of allspice and cinnamon, cumin, and thyme overwhelmed by habanero or Scotch bonnet peppers. Henry harnesses the heat and makes it work for her as the courier of all of those wonderful aromas. A bit of vinegar and tamarind to add the requisite sourness to the dish, and this rub elevates a simple roast leg quarter to haute cuisine. It was good the day I had it at her restaurant, and somehow even better two days later when I polished off the spicy leftovers with rice and beans. Even if it were twice or even three times the price, you would be hard pressed to find a more soulsatisfying lunch. And I can guarantee that Marlene Henry will be glad to see you.
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two of the big three: Boubacar Traore and Amadou & Mariam. The late Ali Farka Toure is also considered a legend, and his cousin Khaira Arby has embarked on her third U.S. tour. Arby is from a village near Timbuktu on the edge of the southern Sahara, a crossroads of African and Arabian cultures. Some people call this the “desert blues.” It’s a magnificent genre with a rich tradition. Khaira Arby and her group are worthy ambassadors. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR
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zero compromise. This is a Roy Stein joint. As drummer for New Math, The Jet Black Berries, The Raw Magilly’s, and The Atomic Swindlers, Stein has played big rock awash in pop hints, atmosphere, and a dark, noir-ish splendor. But as producer of several excellent rock bands like The New York Vaults and Methanol, Stein clutches the big rock in a fist made up of nothing but middle fingers. Now occupying both the drum throne and producer’s chair, Stein — along with his My Plastic Sun bandmates Johnny Cummings and Overhand Sam — has managed to combine both into a swirling, decadent howl of rock ’n’ roll. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
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RIPROC certainly doesn’t disappoint. Biodiesel is certainly not your average dub band, producing music that forces you to dance whether you intend to or not. Cyber Bullies is a duo of DJs, and it boasts an interesting mid-tempo mix of samples, 8-bit sounds, a little rap, and some heavy beats. It’s going to be the kind of night where you leave the basement wet. But whether the sweat belongs to you or the rest of the crowd remains to be seen. — BY SUZAN PERO
Eastman-Rochester Chorus, Eastman Chorale, Eastman School Symphony Orchestra Friday, May 4 Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St. 8 p.m. | Free | 274-1111, ESM.Rochester.edu [ CLASSICAL ] Beethoven’s “Missa solemnis in D
Major, Op. 123” is the work Herr Beethoven called his own greatest work. There are certain classical works that I will continue to argue simply must be heard live, and this is one of them. The power, majesty, and ecstasy Beethoven created in this 90minute work can only be truly experienced in person. A full orchestra underlies the five movements, which is performed with a substantial chorus and soloists. If you make it to only one classical concert this spring, make it this one. — BY PALOMA A. CAPANNA
It was a super-cool rock ’n’ roll triple-bill Wednesday, April 25, at the German House, starring The Reverend Horton Heat. I’ve seen this guy around 50 times, and some shows were definitely better than others. This mid-week hootenanny was one of the best, as his trio kicked off the show with “Psychobilly Freakout,” a song typically saved for the end of the show with all its six-string histrionics and acrobatics. Heat, a 50-something guitar maniac, still scaled the big doghouse bass. The set was a dream for fans and a nice cross-section for newbies as the Reverend played one song from each album in chronological order, including Chuck Berry’s “Run, Run, Rudolph,” during which he swapped instruments with bassist Jimbo Wallace. The sound was superb and the crowd of about 300 was amped. Tommy Brunett pulled off a rocking preamble to Heat’s heat; in fact, it was the best set I’ve heard from him yet. And providing a swinging preamble to Brunett’s preamble was Krypton 88, which started a little timid but quickly brought things to a roar. You know my general feelings about cover bands. However, genres like blues and jazz offer standards that artists can work around and flex their creativity within the template. Certain bands, so engrained in our pop-culture pantheon, have fallen into this category as well — namely The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Wild Horses is a
Rolling Stones tribute band. The members don’t look or dress the part, but have done their homework music-wise. The band played to an absolutely packed and frenzied Lovin’ Cup Friday night. Wild Horses did its audience right by doing the Stones right. There was no denying the fun had by the audience, or me, Mr. No-Cover-BandsAllowed. Perhaps I should relax a little. Besides, it’s only rock ’n’ roll, but I… You get the picture. Tony Levin is so good at the bass that they had to invent an instrument to challenge him — that would be the Chapman Stick. The stick is essentially one big neck where both hands can interchange finger plucking and strumming duties, or double down on one technique for an intense sound. Roughly 200 progressive rock fans piled into Water Street Music Hall to watch Levin’s trio Stick Men do its thing Saturday night. I say “watch” because the sound was fairly muddy. The band’s fleet-fingered prestidigitation, angular time signatures, and looped textures were essentially buried in a confusing sea of echo and volume. Show opener Malcolm Moore had the sound under control with a sort of dark and epic brooding element reminiscent of Morphine. The sax was all kinds of cool, played by Dave Matthews alum David Cast. He swung like a rusty axe.
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Life as we know it started with a big bang. That’s how important percussion is to our universe. The Eastman School of Music is about to celebrate percussion’s many and varied, if a bit more humble, roles in Percussion Rochester, a new festival running this week in and around the school. The timpani may be at the rear of the stage behind the strings in the orchestra, and the drums might be off to the side in a rock or jazz band, but you should never underestimate the power of percussion. “Percussion is central to all music,” says Kathleen Holt, local arts booster and co-producer of the festival. “It’s the backbone, it’s the structure, it’s the primal beat within us.” Percussion Rochester will feature three world-premiere pieces including a performance of “Night Wind” by Naomi Sekiya. Sekiya was the winner of The John Beck Composition Prize honoring the longtime Eastman faculty member and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra percussionist. Beck sees this festival as unique. “There are percussion festivals held all over the world, but those festivals deal with only percussion instruments,” says Beck. “This one incorporates percussion with other instruments.” Other highlights include a jazz concert showcasing new arrangements of Weather Report tunes featuring the fusion band’s long-time drummer, Peter Erskine; a performance by the world-famous NEXUS percussion ensemble; master classes; and community events highlighting Indian and African percussion groups. The common denominator is the beat.
At the age of 11 he began to attend music camps like the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan. “I started getting an idea as a kid that percussion, whether symphonic or hand drumming from different countries, was this big brotherhood and sisterhood of drummers and one discipline informed the other,” says Erskine. Percussion Rochester will feature various forms of percussion from many different cultures, but that will still be a drop in the bucket in terms of history and geography. “It’s absolutely primary to civilization,” says Beck. “There is a percussion instrument that is identified with almost every part of the world. In South America you have the congas, the timbales; in Africa you have the djembes; and in the mideast you have the riq and the darbuka.” And, Beck adds, they were not always used for music. “A lot of language was done through the medium of drums. Drums probably started with beating on logs. That was the way people communicated. Percussionists from various countries say this is our language — we’re speaking with these instruments.”
Erskine caught the beat as a 5-year-old
in one of the Percussion Rochester’s most unusual programs, a free event Thursday, May 3, at Mt. Hope Cemetery. One of George Washington’s drummer boys from the Revolutionary War is buried at Mt. Hope. “We’re going to do a little ceremony there with music from the Revolutionary War that he might have performed,” says Bill Cahn, a
starting drum lessons. Like many kids of his generation he grew up watching Leonard Bernstein’s “Young People’s Concerts” on television. But Erskine went further than most kids. “I would set up all my drums, and xylophone, and concert bass drum in the living room and send away for the orchestral excerpts,” he says. 14 City MAY 2-8, 2012
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member of NEXUS and long-time principal percussionist for the RPO. “Drums were used for communication in field action and in military camps right up through the Civil War because there was no other way to send signals,” says Cahn. “The drums were so loud, the drummers would stand next to the officer and the officer would tell the drummer what he wanted the troops to do. The drummer would play a signal and the troops had been trained to understand what the drum signals were.” In more recent times, drums have been used to bring communities together. “In the neighborhood I grew up in they used to bring the drums out on the street,” says Tony Padilla, one of Upstate New York’s leading Latin percussionists and a featured artist at Percussion Rochester. “They would just have a jam session.” Padilla, who grew up on the West Side of Rochester, was 11 years old when he was drawn to the sound of the drums on Brown Street near Main Street in the early 1970’s. In those jam sessions, he heard conga drums, bongos, timbales, and other Latin percussion instruments for the first time. “It was a cultural thing in a Hispanic neighborhood,” Padilla says. He later learned the importance of percussion to Latin American cultures. “The main thing was from Africa, where it all evolved. Then came the Cuban influence. It was literally a way of communication during slave times when they weren’t allowed to study their religion. They used wood from a carved-out tree trunk with an animal skin stretched over it.” Padilla started drumming in that street and never stopped. Over the past several
decades he has been known for his work with The Mambo Kings and other bands featuring rich layers of Latin percussion. Padilla, who now plays with his own groups, is excited about the festival. “It was overdue. It can expose the different kinds of drumming that are out there. I’m going to be representing Afro-Cuban drumming,” he says. For Beck, exposure to percussion came
through the radio. “I grew up in the bigband era, so I wanted to play drum set with Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, and Count Basie,” says Beck. “But I came to school here at Eastman and realized that there’s a classical side of music and I got really into that.” Beck has taught countless students over the decades, but perhaps the best known was one of his first, Steve Gadd. Gadd, who tours with Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, and other top artists, is the most recorded drummer — and widely acknowledged to be among the greatest — in the pop-jazz pantheon. Beck also taught Chris Lamb, principle percussionist in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. If Beck was drawn in by jazz but ended up with a classical career, Peter Erskine took the opposite route. “There were quite a few years when I dreamt of being an orchestral percussionist,” says Erskine. But he went from the kid in the living room with the concert bass drum, playing along with Leonard Bernstein, to the drummer with the greatest fusion group in the history of jazz. While still a teenager he was asked to join Stan Kenton and His Orchestra. After a stint with Maynard Ferguson, he joined Weather Report, a band revered for creating a sound that was as undefinable as it was engaging. In terms of percussion, the approach was different to say the least. “I’d come straight off the road from two big bands,” says Erskine. “If I played anything obvious or cliché they would kill me. Joe Zawinul, the band’s keyboardist
and co-leader, once actually said, ‘If you ever play 16th notes — diga diga diga diga — on the tom, I’ll kill you.’” With Weather Report, sometimes the blend of instruments was so unique, it was difficult to pin down what sounds one was hearing. This was partly the result of Erskine playing much more than the drum set. “I had a timpani and I had several gongs that I’d found during my travels in London, in the basement of a noodle shop. I added some African
Erskine is looking forward to the
Percussion Rochester festival, where he’ll be featured in the first American performances of new arrangements of Weather Report’s material by a first-rate group of arrangers including Bob Mintzer, Tim Hagans, and Eastman’s own Dave Rivello and Bill Dobbins. “I love them all, but Bill Dobbins’ arrangements are so beautiful and clever,” says Erskine. “He’s got an arrangement of ‘Birdland’ — I was laughing with delight the first time I heard it, because it was so clever and fun and really captures the spirit of the song better than any other arrangement I’ve ever heard.”
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Saturday, May 5
12:10 p.m.: Live at Hochstein: Percussion Rochester & the Music of Ivan Trevino (FREE, Hochstein School, 50 N. Plymouth Ave.)
11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Percussion exhibitors (FREE, ESM Room 120) 11 a.m.: Indian Music w/Dr. Kishan Pandya and Rohan Krishnamurthy (FREE, ESM Miller Atrium) 11:15 a.m.: Master Class w/Gordon Stout ($10, ESM East Wing Room 415) Noon: Hilton High School Percussion (FREE, outside ESM) 1 p.m.: University of Rochester Percussion Ensemble (FREE, ESM Miller Atrium) 1 p.m.: Percussion Plus ($10, ESM Kilbourn Hall) 1-3 p.m.: RPO Kids Craft (FREE, ESM Room 120) 2:15 p.m.: Master Class w/Peter Erskine ($10, ESM Hatch Hall) 2:30-3:15 p.m.: Interactive DRUM PLAY drum circle with Ivan Trevino (FREE, ESM Miller Atrium) 3 p.m.: Eastman Community Music School Premiere: music of Weijun Chen and Drum Joy (FREE, ESM Messinger 1) 4 p.m.: Eastman Percussion Ensemble w/Juliana Athayde ($10, ESM Kilbourn Hall) 5 p.m.: Nazareth College Percussion Ensemble (FREE, ESM Miller Atrium) 6 p.m.: Weijun Chen and Drum Joy (FREE, ESM Messinger 1) 8 p.m.: Eastman Philharmonia: NEXUS; Eastman Wind Ensmble; Michael Burritt ($10, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre) *NOTE: A $45 PercPass ($35 for students) covers all ticketed festival events. For more information visit percussionrochester.com.
Thursday, May 3 11 a.m.: “Alexander Millener: A Drummer’s Life” feat. C.A. Palmer Fife & Drum (FREE, Mt. Hope Cemetery, 1113 Mt. Hope Ave.) 6-8 p.m.: NEXUS Percussion Ensemble meet-and-greet/ mini-concert (FREE, Parkleigh, 215 Park Ave.)
Friday, May 4 11 a.m.: Improvisation Workshop with Anders Astrand ($10, Kilbourn Hall) Noon: Steel Alchemy Community Steel Band (FREE, ESM Miller Atrium) 1 p.m.: C.A. Palmer Fife and Drum (FREE, outside ESM) 2 p.m.: Calkins Middle School Percussion Ensemble (FREE, ESM Miller Atrium) 4 p.m.: RPO Marimba Band (FREE, ESM Miller Atrium) 6 p.m.: Trio East w/Rich Thompson (FREE, ESM Miller Atrium) 7 p.m.: University of Rochester West African Drumming Ensemble (FREE, ESM Messinger 1) 8 p.m.: Musica Nova: John Beck Prize; Eastman New Jazz Ensemble; Peter Erskine, Tony Padilla, Anders Astrand ($10, Kilbourn Hall; pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. featuring Naomi Sekiya, Julia Figueras, and Brad Lubman)
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epitome of percussion,” says Erskine. “NEXUS can play something from Western Africa with total authenticity and then play the most avant-garde 20th century piece and then play some Indian music or American Revolutionary-era rope-drumming stuff, or Ragtime or free improvisation, all with complete authenticity.” Performer-composer and Eastman Professor Michael Burritt is excited that the new signature marimba that he developed with Malletech (which he calls the Steinway of marimbas) will be ready in time for him to perform on it at the festival. “It’s going to look and sound pretty amazing,” says Burritt. “It’s a completely new design both cosmetically and acoustically.” Burritt designed the instrument with Leigh Howard Stevens (who founded Malletech), an Eastman graduate who developed a four-mallet technique that has transformed keyboard-percussion playing over the past four decades. Burritt and others use the technique to play classical music while vibraphonists like Joe Locke and Gary Burton employ it in jazz. The new MJB (Michael James Burritt) model marimba is, according to Burritt, a slightly smaller instrument in the lowest octave, with stronger and more durable bars
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in the lowest register and a revolutionary new resonator design and bar construction, making its sound more powerful. The design has “a sort of deco, sporty look,” says Burritt. “I have always believed that you bring people in by the design and win them over with the sound. I kind of think of this new instrument as the iMac of our industry. A game changer.” Burritt will be performing his new composition “Concerto for Percussion and Winds” with the Eastman Wind Ensemble Saturday evening. He’ll be playing four-mallet marimba, a big drum set up, and hand drums.
NEXUS Percussion Ensemble will perform several times as part of Percussion Rochester, including a free meet-and-greet and mini-concert at Parkleigh on Thursday. PHOTO provided
Now in his late 50s, Erskine is a long way
from the living room with the concert bass drum. But he still feels most comfortable behind a drum set. “The biggest euphoria for me is when stuff gets so quiet and the whole room is so dialed in to the power of the space between the notes and that wonderful tension and resolution that keeps taking place. I love when you really hear the tone and sound of everything and it just rhythmically feels so good,” he says. Cahn believes festivals like Percussion Rochester are about much more than music.
“I have a friend who is a sociologist and he likes to tell me that music is primarily a social event,” says Cahn. “It’s a way to discover yourself and your relationship to other people, and that’s not only people you know but also people who are very different from you. That’s why people say music is the international language. In a way that’s true because it so touches the essence of what it means to be human, and that essence is communicated world-wide.” For arts-booster Holt it’s important that Percussion Rochester opens the festival season in a community that supports the
arts. “We have a unique treasure here,” says Holt. “We have an opportunity to become the foremost arts community in the nation. We should not overlook the pivotal role music plays in the community.” She also believes that percussion, in particular, is part of our primal collective consciousness. “We have a heartbeat,” says Holt. “We feel that from the time before we’re born. We resonate to that beat in some kind of Jungian way, from pre-civilization days when drums were a form of communication.”
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Thursday, May 3 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Dar Williams w/The Milk Carton Kids. German House Theatre, 315 Gregory St. upallnightpresents.com. 8 p.m. $25.50-$30. Jim Lane. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. sixpockets.net, 266-1440. 7:30 p.m. Free. Steve West. Rabbit Room Restaurant, 61 N Main St, Honeoye Falls, NY. tala-vera. com, 546-3945. 7 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] The Meta Accord. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe.com, 2714650. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Eastman at Washington Square Noontime Concerts. First Universalist Church, Court St. & S.Clinton Ave. 275-1400, esm.rochester.edu/community/ calendars/lunchtime. 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Free. ICNHM Community Concert. 155 Pinnacle Rd., Henrietta. elderjk@icnhm.org. 7 p.m. Free. Nexus. Parkleigh, 215 Park Ave. 244-4842. 6 p.m. Call for info. RPO: Around the Town: Beethoven’s Pastoral. St. Ambrose Church, 25 Empire Blvd. rpo.org, 454-7311. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ Dorian. TC Riley’s, 200 Park Point Dr. tcrileysparkpoint.com, 272-9777. Call for info. DJ Noname. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. DJ Sal DeSantis. Center Cafe, 150 Frank DiMino Way. iaccrochester.org, 594-8882. 7 p.m. Call for info. RootsCollider w/The Moho Collective. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. stickylipsbbq.com. 8 p.m. $5. Thursday Night Shakedown. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966, bugjar.com. 11 p.m. Free. Tiki Thursdays: Shotgun Music DJ. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor, NY. 924-3660. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tilt-a-Whirl Drag Show. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440, tiltroc.com. 11:15 p.m. & 12:30 a.m. $3. WAZU w/KOPPS. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 4542966. 8:30 p.m. $6-$8. [ Jazz ] Coffey Wachala Duo. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Jazz/Wine Happy Hour w/The Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30 p.m. Free. Joe Santora Trio w/Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill,
DJ/Electronic | Wazu
Although true, it would be misleading to say that Wazu comes to Rochester by way of Australia. More accurately, the New Wave tribute duo that now calls Brooklyn home comes from somewhere in the deep, dark heart of the 80’s with postapocalyptic visions of the future. A debut EP surfaced earlier this year, paying homage to the vocal stylings of Duran Duran or David Bowie over the heavy clash and clang of industrial rock. With an anticipated full album set for release in May, Wazu’s appearance at the Bug Jar is sure to please anyone looking for an electronic beat they can move to, as well as anyone fulfilling that horror-flick aesthetic. Wazu performs Thursday, May 3, 8:30 p.m. at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. $6-$8. bugjar.com. — BY JARED BENNETT 1694 Penfield R, Penfield. 383-8260. 7 p.m. Free. Lacy on Harp. Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Route 332, Farmington. proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, 924-8000. 6 p.m. Call for info. The John Palocy Trio. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 662-5555. 6 p.m. Free. The White Hots w/Vocalist Tina Albright. The Brighton Restaurant, 1881 East Ave. thebrightonrestaurant.com, 271-6650. 8 p.m. Free. Dinner reservations recommended. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Panorama Night Club, 730 Elmgrove Rd. 247-2190. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Call for info. Karaoke. Applebee’s-Penfield, 1955 Empire Blvd, Webster. 787-0570. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Center Cafe, 150 Frank DiMino Way. 594-8882. 7 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Brickwood Grill, 250 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. brickwoodgrill.com, 730-8230. 9 p.m. Call for info. Karaoke. Willow Inn, 428 Manitou Rd. 392-3489. 8 p.m. Free. Karaoke Night w/Debbie Randyn. Pittsford Pub, 60 North Main St., Pittsford, NY. pittsfordpub.net. 9:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/George. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 2326000. 8 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Shotgun Music. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor, NY. 924-3660. Call for info. Free. Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 10 p.m. Free.
Kiss-e-oke Thursdays. One, 1 Ryan Alley. oneclublife.com, 546-1010. 10 p.m. Call for info. [ Open Mic ] First Thursdays Open Mic. Theatre 101, 101 Main Street, Mt. Morris. theatre101@ live.com. 7 p.m. Open Mic. Towpath Cafe, 6 N Main St, Fairport. 377-0410. 6:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic Jam. Boulder Coffee Co. - Park Ave, 739 Park Ave. bouldercoffeeco.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic w/Steve Piper. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 288-3930. 9 p.m. Free. Rochester Ukulele Support Group. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. 4736140, bernunzio.com. 7 p.m. Free. Venu Studio Cafe Open Mic Hosted By Empress D & Lu Highsmith. Venu, 115 St. Paul St. emporessdierdre@tmo. blackberry.net. 7 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Coupe DeVilles. Pane Vino, 175 N Water St. panevinoristorante. com, 232-6090. Call for info. Izzy and the Catastrophics w/Treasa Levasseur. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 8 p.m. $6-$8. Jeff Elliott. Irondequoit Ale House, 2250 Hudson Ave. 544-5120. 5 p.m. Free. Jim Lane. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 266-1440. 7 p.m. Free. Korn w/Sluggo, J Devil. Main Street Armory, 900 E Main St. rochestermainstreetarmory. com. 8 p.m. $39.50-$45. Major League w/On My Honor, The Tired and True, Sam’s Ego, Storm the Bay, Suit-Em-Up, Anchor Me
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Friday, May 4 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Dave North w/The Winder Sliders’ session. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub.com, 3489091. 5 p.m. Free. Jim Lane. 58 Main, 58 Main St, Brockport. 637-2383. 6 p.m. Free. Kevin McCarthy. TC Riley’s, 200 Park Point Dr. tcrileysparkpoint. com, 272-9777. 6 p.m. Call for info. PMS. Richmond’s, 21 Richmond St. 454-4612. 6 p.m. Call for info. Peg Dolan. Quaker Steak and Lube, 2205 Buffalo Rd. pegdolan@yahoo.com. 9 p.m. Free. Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. rochesterplaza.com. 6 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Billy Joe & the Blues Gypsies w/Dave Riccioni. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 2661440. 6-9 p.m. Free. Dan Schmitt and the Shadows. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe. com, 271-4650. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. Doubletake. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor, NY. 924-3660. Call for info. Free. Ezra & The Storm. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 621-1480. 9:30 p.m. $5-$7. Uncle Ralph BBQ Blues Band. Beale Street CafeWebster, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster. bealestreetcafe.com, 216-1070. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis. Eastman TheatreKodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 8 p.m. Free. Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus: An American Showcase. Midvale Country Club, 2387 Baird Rd., Penfield. gvoc.org. 8 p.m. $40. ICNHM Community Concert. 155 Pinnacle Rd., Henrietta. elderjk@icnhm.org. 7 p.m. Free. Percussion Rochester Festival. Various. percussionrochester.com. Various. $10-$45. See website for full festival schedule. Percussion Rochester Festival: Eastman Musica Nova and Eastman New Jazz Ensemble. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. percussionrochester.com. 8 p.m. $10.
SYNTH POP | Future Islands
Baltimore synth-pop trio Future Islands released its third album, “On the Water,” in late 2011 to solid reviews. The outfit separates itself from the morass of its genre through lead singer Samuel Herring’s distinct vocal delivery; his sprechgesang makes the band’s songs seem ultimately grandiose in scope, building in feeling throughout. While all songwriting is essentially storytelling, there are few artists that can relay their stories as convincingly as Herring. The band is finishing up its most recent string of tour dates with a show at Bug Jar; fellow Baltimore band Ed Schrader’s Music Beat, as well as local outfit The Josh Netsky Band both open the show.
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Reggaeton w/DJ Carlos. La Copa Ultra Lounge, 235 W Ridge Rd. 254-1050. 10 p.m. Free. Roc City Bass Presents: Robyn Chaos, Conscious Pilot. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. themontagemusichall.com, 232-1520. 9 p.m. $10-$12. [ Jazz ] Acoustic Alchemy Review. Jasmine’s Asian Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd, Webster. JasminesAsianFusion.com, 216-1290. 6:30 p.m. Free. Annie Wells. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle. org. 8:30 p.m. Free. Joe Santora Trio w/Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield R, Penfield. 383-8260. 7 p.m. Free. Johnny Matt Band w/Jon Seiger. Wegmans-Eastway, 1955 Empire Blvd, Webster. 671-8290. 5:30 p.m. Free. Ryan T Carey. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 4278030. 7-9 p.m. Free. Soul Express. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Swooners. The Brighton Restaurant, 1881 East Ave. thebrightonrestaurant.com, 271-6650. 8 p.m. Free. The Westview Project. Pomodoro Monroe Ave, 3400 Monroe Ave. mypomodoro.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tinted Image. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 662-5555. 6 p.m. Free. Uptown Groove. Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, continues on page 20
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Friday, May 4 1550 Route 332, Farmington. proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, 924-8000. 6 p.m. Call for info. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 2475225. 9 p.m. Call for info. Karaoke. Willow Inn, 428 Manitou Rd. 392-3489. 8 p.m. Free. Karaoke by Dan & Sherri. Barnard Restaurant & Party House 360 Maiden Ln. Rochester, NY 14616. 6631250. 8 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 10 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] 7th Heaven. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. Call for info. Bear Bones CD Release Party w/The Deep Blue Dream. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup.com, 292-9940. 9 p.m. $5 GA, $3 student. Future Islands w/Ed Schrader’s Music Beat, The Josh Netsky Band. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454-2966. 9 p.m. $7-$9. Limited entry for unders. My Plastic Sun w/ MoChester. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. stickylipsbbq.com. 8:30 p.m. $5. Park Ave Band. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. templebarandgrille.com, 2326000. 10 p.m. Call for info. Port Chuck. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 8 p.m. $40-$250. Ruddy Well Band. Boulder Coffee Co. - Alexander St.,100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco.com. 8 p.m. Free. Sam Deleo. Perlo’s Italian Grill, 202 N Washington St, East Rochester. 248-5060. 6:30. Free. Surge. TC HooligansGreece, Greece Ridge Ctr. tchooligans.com, 225-7180. 9:30 p.m. Call for info. Taran. Nola’s BBQ, 4775 Lake Ave. nolasweb.com, 663-3375. 10 p.m. Call for info. The Pat Maloney Syndrome w/This Other Life. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 6 p.m. $4-$6. Turnip Stampede CD Rerelease Party. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque.com. 10 p.m. Free. Up2Something. Captain Jack’s Goodtime Tavern, 8505 Greig St, Sodus Point. captainjacksgoodtimetavern.com, 315-483-9570. 9 p.m. Free. [ R&B ] Carlton Wilcox Live. Tala Vera, 155 State St. tala-vera.com, 546-3945. 8 p.m. Call for info.
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JAZZ | Eric Person and Metamorphosis
Eric Person has an urgent style on alto and soprano saxophone that may just remind you of John Coltrane. Person, who also plays flute, is a superb soloist and composer who has been a member of the World Saxophone Quartet and has enhanced the bands of Dave Holland, McCoy Tyner, Chico Hamilton, and John Hicks. But that’s just his jazz side. Person has also lent the funkier side of his talents to pop stars like Ben Harper, Vernon Reid and Bootsy Collins. Eric Person and Metamorphosis performs Saturday, May 5, 8 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 111 N. Chestnut St. $20-$35. ExodusToJazz.com. — BY RON NETSKY
Saturday, May 5 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Jim Lane. Don’s Original Pub, 2055 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd. 377-1040. 8 p.m. Free. Khaira Arby and Band. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9 p.m. $25-$30. Lake Effect w/Ted McGraw. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub. com, 348-9091. 5:30 p.m. Free. Marty Roberts. Flaherty’s Webster, 1200 Bay Rd. flahertys.com, 671-0816. Call for info. Sinzibukwud. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. johnnysirishpub.com, 2240990. 8 p.m. Free. Steve Bartolotta. Pittsford Pub, 60 S. Main St., Pittsford. 5864650, pittsfordpub.net. 9 p.m.midnight. Free. Tom Gravino. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 355-8206. 7 p.m. Free. Tom Paxton. Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Ave., Penfield. goldenlink.org. 7:30 p.m. $10$25. Unplugged Dinner Music Series. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940, lovincup. com. 6 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Gap Mangione New Blues Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. 7:30 p.m. Free. Grupo Pagan-Cinco De Mayo. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque. com. 10 p.m. Free. The Crawdiddies. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe.com, 2714650. 7:30 p.m. Free.
The Fakers. Beale Street CafeWebster, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster. bealestreetcafe.com, 216-1070. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Ethno-Urban Orchestra w/Celtic Woman’s Orla Fallon, Boston String Quartet. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva. 355-5483. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus: An American Showcase. Midvale Country Club, 2387 Baird Rd., Penfield. gvoc.org. 8 p.m. $40. ICNHM Community Concert. 155 Pinnacle Rd., Henrietta. elderjk@icnhm.org. 7 p.m. Free. Percussion Rochester Festival. Various. percussionrochester.com. Various. $10-$45. See website for full festival schedule. Percussion Rochester Festival: Duos Concert. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. percussionrochester. com. 1 p.m. $10. Percussion Rochester Festival: Eastman Philharmonia, Eastman Wind Ensemble. Eastman Theatre-Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. percussionrochester.com. 8 p.m. $10. Percussion Rochester Festival: Eastman Percussion Ensemble. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. percussionrochester.com. 4 p.m. $10. RPO: Dr. Seuss’ The Sneetches. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. rpo.org. Saturday- 7 p.m. Sunday- 2 p.m. $10-$50. [ Country ] Flint Creek Cinco de Mayo Party. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. Call for info.
[ DJ/Electronic ] Big Dance Party w/DJ Jon Herbert. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440, tiltroc. com. 10 p.m. $3. DJ Big Reg. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 232-5650. 10 p.m. Call for info. DJ Darkwave. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. DJs Richie Salvaggio, Kalifornia. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 546-1010. 10:30 p.m. $5 after 11 p.m. Flashback Saturdays w/DJ Lino, Dino from Fickle 93.3. Nola’s BBQ, 4775 Lake Ave. nolasweb.com, 663-3375. 9 p.m. Call for info. HomiSide Presents: Cinco de Mayo. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454-2966. 8 p.m. Call for info. Limited entry for unders. [ Jazz ] Artisan Jazz Trio. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. lemoncello137.com, 385-8565. 7 p.m. Free. Cinco De Mayo w/Paul Gaspar Latin Jazz Quintet. Tala Vera, 155 State St. tala-vera.com, 546-3945. 6 p.m. Call for info. East End Jazz Boys. Havana Moe’s, 125 East Ave. 3251030. 9 p.m. Free. El Rojo Jazz. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 6625555. 6 p.m. Free. Exodus to Jazz: Eric Person & Metamorphosis. Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 111 North Chestnut St. exodustojazz. com. 8 p.m. $20-$35. Fred Stone. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 8:30 p.m. Free. Jazz Duo w/Alistair Duncan. Chakra Bistro & Bar, 7328 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd. 223-8101. 6 p.m. Call for info. Jazz at Jazzy’s. Jasmine’s Asian Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd, Webster. 216-1290. 8:30-11 p.m. Free. Joe Santora Trio w/Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield R, Penfield. 383-8260. 7 p.m. Free. Kristen Shiner-McGuire w/ Henry Kearse. The Brighton Restaurant, 1881 East Ave. thebrightonrestaurant.com, 271-6650. 3:30 p.m. Free. Mike Vadala Jazz Trio. Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Route 332, Farmington. proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, 924-8000. 6 p.m. Call for info. Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes. Jasmine’s Asian Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd, Webster. JasminesAsianFusion.com, 216-1290. 6:30 p.m. Free. The Mambo Kings: Cinco De Mayo dinner show. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup. com, 292-9940. 6 p.m. $10. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000. 10:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Call for info.
Karaoke At The Lube. Quaker Steak and Lube, 2205 Buffalo Rd. 697.9464. 9:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 10 p.m. Free. Kick-Ass Karaoke. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 2326000. 10 p.m. Free. Olympia Karaoke w/ Andy. Olympia Restaurant, 2380 Lyell Ave. 429-6231. 9:30 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] 3HB presents Dan Nielsen’s Birthday JamFest ft. Audioinflux, The Goods. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. stickylipsbbq. com. 8 p.m. $7. Aces & Eights. Hamlin Station Bar & Grill, 52 Railroad Ave., Hamlin. hamlinstation.net, 964-2010. 8:30 p.m. Call for info. Amanda Ashley. Richmond’s, 21 Richmond St. 454-4612. 10 p.m. Call for info. Big Eyed Phish. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 8 p.m. $10. Big Leg Emma w/TAO. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic. com. 9 p.m. $10-$15. Brass Taxi. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. pelicansnestrestaurant.com, 663-5910. Call for info. Fatal Sting. Anchor Bar Marketplace. anchorsportsbar.com, 2729333. Call for info. Mitty & the Followers. Captain Jack’s Goodtime Tavern, 8505 Greig St, Sodus Point. captainjacksgoodtimetavern. com, 315-483-9570. 9 p.m. Call for info. Revelry With A Cause ft. Tommy Brunett Band. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. cobblestone.org. 7 p.m. $35. Southern Comfort. McKenzie’s Irish Pub - W. Henrietta Rd. mckenziesirishpub.com. 9 p.m. Free. Steve Bartolotta. Pittsford Pub, 60 S. Main Street, Pittsford. pittsfordpub.net, 586.4650. 9 p.m. Call for info. Surge. Brickwood Grill, 250 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. brickwoodgrill.com, 730-8230. 10 p.m. Call for info. The Good Rats (Stefan’s 35th Birthday Party). California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 621-1480. 10 p.m. $10-$12. The Grey Area. Boulder Coffee Co. - Alexander St.,100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco.com. 8 p.m. Free. The Sound Awake, The Blind Spots, and White Woods. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup.com, 292-9940. 9 p.m. $5 GA, $3 student. Young Bloods. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. frontgatetickets.com,
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CLASSICAL | Jon Nakamatsu and Friends
World-class concert pianist Jon Nakamatsu has a deep, musical relationship with Rochester that includes a 2007 all-Gershwin recording with the RPO, under the baton of Jeff Tyzik, which rose to No. 3 on Billboard’s classical music charts. This season, Nakamatsu’s only Rochester performance includes Juliana Athayde, violin (RPO concertmaster), Melissa Matson, violin, and John Haines-Eitzen, cello. Works will include Schumann’s “Märchenbilder” (fairytale pictures) and selections from Brahms and from Hungarian composer Ernö Dohnányi. Nakamatsu was the 1997 winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
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Sunday, May 6 [ Acoustic/Folk ] AcoustiCollider w/Papi Chulo. Roam Cafe, 260 Park Ave. 360-4165. 8:30 p.m. Free. Barry’s Crossing. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. templebarandgrille.com, 2326000. 7 p.m. Call for info. Celtic Music. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. 10 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Kyle Vock. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe. com, 271-4650. 7 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Bruce Frank, organ. First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford, 21 Church St. pittsfordpres.org. 3 p.m. Suggested $10 donation adults, $5 students. Going for Baroque Organ Recital. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900. 1 & 3 p.m. Free w/admission. Greece Choral Society: Totally Broadway. St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. 234-5636. 3:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Nakamatsu and Friends (First Muse Chamber Music). First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. Info@FirstMuse. org. 7:30 p.m. $25 general / $5 student / $50 family max. Pegasus Early Music: Songs of Love and War. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N Fitzhugh St. 703-3990; info@ pegasusearlymusic.org. 4 p.m. $10-$25.
RPO:Dr. Seuss’ The Sneetches. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. rpo.org. Saturday- 7 p.m. Sunday- 2 p.m. $10-$50. [ Jazz ] Bill Slater. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Open Jam Session w/Rotating Themes. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 271-4930. 2 p.m. Free before 10 p.m., $5 after. [ Pop/Rock ] 1st Sunday Hardcore Showcase: Endangered Youth w/I Can’t Stop Wondering, Night Terror, and Pull the Pin. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 4542966. 9 p.m. $5-$7. Sound Remains. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. pelicansnestrestaurant.com, 663-5910. Call for info.
Monday, May 7 [ Blues ] Tony Gianavola. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe.com, 2714650. 7 p.m. Call for info. [ DJ/Electronic ] Manic Mondays DJs. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 11 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Brad Batz Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. 5:30 p.m. Free. Mark Bader. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 6625555. 5:30 p.m. Free. continues on page 22 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 21
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Monday, May 7 Tony Gianavola. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650, bealestreetcafe.com. 7 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke w/Walt O’Brien. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 288-3930. 9 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] 1,2,3 w/ The Demos, The Wallpaper. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 4542966. 8:30 p.m. $8-$10.
Tuesday, May 8 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Reggae Night. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 527-8720. Call for info. Teagan Ward. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe.com, 2714650. 7 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Barbershop Harmony. Harmony House, 58 E Main St., Webster, NY. chorusofthegenesee.org. 7 p.m. Free. Open practices/try outs. [ Jazz ] Ballroom Dance Series w/live music. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. cityofrochester. gov/ballroomdanceseries. 7:30 p.m. $3. See website for full line up. Jim Nugent. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 662-5555. 6 p.m. Free. Scott Krier. Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Route 332, Farmington. proseccoitalianrestaurant. com, 924-8000. 6 p.m. Call for info. The Herb Heins & Friends Pro-Am Jam. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 8:30 p.m. 21+ free, $5. Tinted Image. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. 5:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000. 10:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 2475225. 9 p.m. Call for info. Karaoke w/DJ Vee. TC Riley’s, 200 Park Point Dr. tcrileysparkpoint.com, 2729777. Call for info. [ Open Mic ] Golden Link Singaround. Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Winton Rd. goldenlink.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic Night. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup. com, 292-9940. 8:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic w/String Theory. Johnny’s Irish Pub,
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1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub.com. 8 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] All-Local Stoner-Rock Night ft. Chillum w/The Love Tunnels, The Ginger Faye Bakers, and Pink Elephant. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 4542966. 9 p.m. $5-$7.
Wednesday, May 9 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Jim Lane. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. lemoncello137.com. 7 p.m. Free. Reggae Lounge w/DJ Ras Courtney, DJ FreakA-Nature. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 8 p.m. Free. Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. 5:30 p.m. Free. Tommy Gravino. Rio Tomatlan, 5 Beeman St, Canandaigua. 394-9380. 6:30 p.m. Free. Salsa w/Shelia dancing during the performance. Traditional Session w/ Cathy & Pat. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub. com, 348-9091. 7 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Beale St Blues Band. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque.com. 9 p.m. Free. Open Blues Jam w/The King Bees. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe. com, 271-4650. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Live from Hochstein Deanna Witkowski, piano. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. hochstein.org. 12:10 p.m. Free. MCC’s 43rd Annual Jazz Festival ft. Wycliffe Gordon. Monroe Community College - Auditorium, 1000 E Henrietta Rd. 292-2534. 7:30 p.m. Free. Nostalgic Reunion. Ontario Beach Park, 4800 Lake Ave. 865-3320. 6 p.m. Call for infO. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ Keyyo. TC Riley’s, 200 Park Point Dr. tcrileysparkpoint.com, 272-9777. Call for info. Guest DJs. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. Teen Set 45 Party. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 542-8336. Midnight. Free. Y Not Wednesday w/DJ ET. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 232-5650. 10 p.m. Call for info. [ Jazz ] El Rojo Jazz. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 6625555. 6 p.m. Free. Ethan Helm w/Michael Vadala Trio. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454-2966. 8:30 p.m. $5-$7.
Jon Greeno Jazz Trio. Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Route 332, Farmington. proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, 924-8000. 4 p.m. Call for info. Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Open Jam w/The King Bees. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe. com. 7:30 p.m. Free. Rick Holland Evan Dobbins Little Big Band. Tala Vera, 155 State St. tala-vera.com, 546-3945. 8 p.m. $5, or free w/dinner. [ Karaoke ] Italian American Karaoke. Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank Dimino Way. 594-8882. 7:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Call for info. 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. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 621-1480. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Mark. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 2883930. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] All About the Song Open Mic. Starry Nites Cafe, 696 University Ave. songwriter1955@gmail.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. Sign up at 7 p.m. Open Acoustic Mic Night w/ Mandy. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 9 p.m. Free. Open Mic Jam. Boulder Coffee Co. - Alexander St.,100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco. com. 8 p.m. Free. Open Mic w/Steve West. Muddy Waters Coffee House-Geneseo, 53 Main St, Geneseo. 2439111. 7 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St. rbtl.org. 7:30 p.m. $55-$125. Jim Drew. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 6:30 p.m. $7.
Art
An image from the 365-day project, “Work in Rochester,” by Clark Condé, part of the “Work It: Artists Address Labor and Unemployment,” currently up at Rochester Contemporary. PHOTO PROVIDED
Make it work “Work It: Artists Address Labor & Unemployment” Through May 13 Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. 461-2222, rochestercontemporary.org Wed-Sun 1-5 p.m., Fri 1-10 p.m. $1, free to members [ REVIEW ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Joining annual programming at Rochester Contemporary, which includes the “State of the City” and “Makers & Mentors” series, is the topical “Work It: Artists Address Labor and Unemployment.” This new exhibition is the first in a series that will focus on “national and local artists who document our most pressing current issues and explore the topics that shape our world today,” per the press release. The show includes work by four artists, and in different spots on the walls, vinyl lettering and charts
contextualize the artwork with facts. One section tells of the changes in the job sector between 2001 and 2009, the largest gains in educational services and finance, and the largest losses in information and manufacturing (the latter a subject we know well in Rochester). Further back, you’ll find sobering numbers relating to Rochester’s largest employers. In 1982, Kodak employed 60,000 people. By 2012 the number had fallen to about 5000. In contrast, in 1985, the University of Rochester employed 9,088 individuals. By 2011 the number was up to 20,340. The first works visitors encounter are the
large oil-on-linen pieces by Philadelphiabased artist Morgan Craig, who explores “architectural relics of a bygone era,” per the press release, resulting in remarkably beautiful renderings of broken-down factories, asylums, and hospitals. The structures are cathedral-like, in that the gutted atriums and halls are soaring spaces, brightened with clean light let in by the splintered ceilings.
The depictions of the empty spaces mourn the passage of bustling, bygone days, but also nod to the effect these spaces had on a city or town. They also inspire thoughts about how industries, and therefore cities, have been impacted by outsourcing. In Craig’s work, “Every Man Builds His Cathedral in Sand,” cables, steel beams, ladders, and rails break up a huge atrium of negative space inside a lofty, multilevel space, referring to the unavoidably dubious nature of our best-laid plans. Another work, “This Heartbeat of America,” speaks of a halted blood flow, and reveals an abandoned, picked-through, barebones interior, all steel beams and sun beams.
a series of handmade maps of actual city blocks in Detroit, Cape Coral, Modesto, and Albuquerque, cities where you can find some of the highest homeforeclosure rates in the United States. Clark’s fiber-art quilts “offer a unique labor-intensive documentation of a failing economy and housing crises,” per the provided statement. Clark’s unflashy and basic materials include cheesecloth, linen, cotton, and quilting thread. She pieces together broken neighborhoods with red or creamcolored rectangles marking off foreclosed houses, and in some cases, those houses are literal holes where the upper fabric has been ominously cut out.
Irving, Texas-based Jonathan Stewart’s
The local element of “Work It” is “Work
screen-printed “Let-go” packaging is a parody of Lego sets, and provides a satirical look at the tragic downward spiral of unemployment. Each play-set includes images of the iconic blocky figures in their blocky environs, here with scruffy jaws, dingy clothing, and despondent expressions. “Great Depression Soup Kitchen” shows a gritty line of characters getting stew, and the back of the box offers “coming soon: WPA action figures.” Other boxes are labeled “Rejection Letter,” “Panhandling for Change,” and “Day Laborers.” The side of “Dream House for Sale” advertises other sets: “also available: smaller apartment, careless movers, foreclosure playset, repo truck...collect them all.” “Nowhere Else to Go” features a man sleeping on a park bench, and “Leaving with the Kids” shows a woman pulling the children away from her man. Stewart’s works are simple and acerbic, but provoke thoughts about what we can do to improve things on our level. Despite the frowning faces with which divorce rates are reported, I suspect that the unscathed titans of industry must salivate and rub their hands together in glee with the knowledge that life is so hard for so many that we can’t seem to rise above and be sanctuaries for each other. If this sounds strange, imagine for a moment how different things would be if we gave our partners rock solid, patient love, and would do anything within our power to make the world a better place for each other. If we were angry at the right people. San Francisco-based fiber artist Kathryn Clark’s foreclosure quilts are
In Rochester,” by Rochester-based photojournalist Clark Condé. Each day of 2011, Condé photographed one Rochesterian doing his or her job, all within Rochester city limits. The resultant representation includes auto mechanics and salon owners, restaurateurs and streetmeat vendors, military men and librarians, preachers and politicians, and even some mechanical versions of workers, such as the ubiquitous fast-food ordering console. The project begins on an optimistic note, with a beaming Evvy counting the drawer in the wee hours of the New Year at the South Wedge wine spot Solera, and ends with a self-portrait of Condé on a lamp-lit street. In between, we encounter familiar faces and strangers, busy doing what they do, forming a collective portrait of “the Rochester economy from a street-level view,” says Rochester Contemporary Director Bleu Cease. The local component is uplifting, an optimistic piece, says Cease. The 365-photo installation features no individual titles (for more information about each snapshot, check out Condé’s book on the project, available at the gallery), and no space between the framed works. The blocks of black-andwhite images are just darkness-dominated enough for viewers to see themselves reflected in the shiny rows amid bright accents. The chiaroscuro approach is appropriate for the mood of the piece: life is full of fumbling in the dark, and making it work.
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On Thursday, May 3, More Fire Glass Studio (80 Rockwood Place) will hold a reception for RIT School of American Crafts student Brendan Miller’s MFA Thesis Exhibition, “Pattern Repeat,” 6-9 p.m. The show remains on view through May 18. For more information, call 242-0450, or visit morefireglass. com. To preview Miller’s work, visit brendanmillerglass.com. “The Ghosts of Auschwitz-Birkenau” will haunt Image City Photography Gallery (722 University Ave.) through May 13. A reception for artist Cole Thompson will be held Friday, May 4, 5-9 p.m. For more information, call 271-2540 or visit imagecityphotographygallery.com. Also on Friday, Spectrum Gallery at Lumiere Photo (100 College Ave.) will host a reception for the new exhibition of Color Photographs by Pat Wilder, 6-9 p.m. The exhibit runs through June 15; for more information, call 461-4447 or visit lumierephoto.com. The Oxford Gallery (267 Oxford St.) will hold a reception for its current show, “Palimpsest” (pictured), 5:30-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. The show features almost four dozen regional talents, each interpreting the show’s title. See the show through June 2. For more information, call 271-5885, or visit oxfordgallery.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] “Divergent Ancestry: A Case Study of Homo Apollexus” Thu May 3. Gallery at the Art & Music Library, University of Rochester River Campus, Rush Rhees Library, Wilson Blvd. 4-7 p.m. 275-4476. “Pattern Repeat,” MFA Thesis Exhibition by Brendan Miller Thu May 3. More Fire Glass Studio, 80 Rockwood Pl. 6-9 p.m. 2420450, morefireglass.com. “Adornments: Spring Accessories” by Tanvi Asher Fri May 4. Crocus Clay Works Gallery, Hungerford Building Door #2, Suite 225, 1115 E. Main St. 5-9 p.m. 469-8217, crocusclayworks.com. Andrea Geer Designs Studio Opening Celebration Fri May 4. Booksmart Studios, 250 N. Goodman St. 6:30-9 p.m. andreageer.com. “Clay, Glass, and Beyond” Fri May 4. Black Radish Gallery, Village Gate, D Entrance, 274 N. Goodman St. 6-10 p.m. arenaartgroup.com 24 City may 2-8, 2012
Color Photographs by Pat Wilder Fri May 4. Spectrum Gallery at Lumiere Photo, 100 College Ave. 6-9 p.m. 461-4447, lumierephoto.com. Christine Norris Fri May 4. Main Street Artists’ Gallery & Studio, 1115 E. Main St., door 2, floor 4, studio 258. 5-9 p.m. 233-5645. “Faith in Art” Fri May 4. Stella Art Gallery & Studio, 350 West Commercial St., East Rochester. Thu 6-10 p.m. stellaartgalleryandstudio.com. “The Ghosts of AuschwitzBirkenau” Fri May 4. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. 5-9 p.m. 482-1976, imagecityphotographygallery.com. Oriental Carpets from 1600 to the Present Fri May 4. Arts & Cultural Council Gallery, 277 N Goodman St. 5-9 p.m. 4734000, artsrochester.org. “Purse-sonalities” Fri May 4. Outside the Box Art Gallery, Suite 104, The Box Factory, 6 N. Main St., Fairport. 5-9 p.m. 377-0132 Student Honors Art Exhibition Fri May 4. Williams-Insalaco Gallery
34, FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua. 7 p.m. 3943500 x7369, gallery34@flcc.edu. “Schmopposites & Contrafrictionisms,” by Luke Shaw and Derek Crowe Fri May 4. Studio 4-1, 250 N. Goodman St. 5-9 p.m. lukasaurus.rex@gmail. com, dcrowe13@gmail.com. “Age of Consequences,” photography by Matthew Christopher, Closing Reception Sat May 5. Community Darkroom Gallery, 713 Monroe Ave. 2-5 p.m. 271-5920, geneseearts.org. “Art of a Family Tree” Sat May 5. Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame, 36 S. Main St., Canandaigua. 4-7 p.m. 396-7210. “Forged Together” pop-up show Sat May 5. I-Square Visions, 693 Titus Ave., Irondequoit. 11 a.m.4:30 p.m. p.m. 943-1941. “Shape Shift,” Contemporary Quilts by Marcia DeCamp Sat May 5. Wayne County Council for the Arts, 108 W. Miller St., Newark. 1-3 p.m. 315-331-4593, info@ wayne-arts.com, waynearts. wordpress.com. “Making the Ordinary Extraordinary” Sat May 5. 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. 5-7 p.m. 770-1923. “Palimpsest” Sat May 5. Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. 5:30-8 p.m. 271-5885, oxfordgallery. com. Webster Art Club’s Spring Art Show Sun May 6. Barnes and Noble Gallery, 3349 Monroe Ave, Pittsford. 2-4 p.m. 586-6020, barnesandnoble.com. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor 1570 East Ave. May 5-Jun 15: “Making the Ordinary Extraordinary.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends by appt. 770-1923. A.R.T.S. Gallery at Aviv Café 321 East Ave. Through May 30: “Draw Me” by Richmond Futch Jr. Fri 6-11 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 729-9916. Arts & Cultural Council Gallery 277 N Goodman St. Through May 24: Oriental Carpets from 1600 to the Present. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 473-4000, artsrochester.org. The Assisi Institute 1400 N. Winton Rd. Through May 31: “Sacred Structures.” Tue-Thu noon-6 p.m., Fri noon-8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 473-8731. Axom Gallery 176 Anderson Ave. 2nd floor. Through May 26: “Convergence” by Paul Garland. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 12-5 p.m. 232.6030 x23, axomgallery.com. Baobab Cultural Center 728 University Ave. Continuing: Magnificent Africa. Thu-Fri 5:309 p.m., Sat 2-4 p.m. 563-2145, thebaobab.org. Barnes and Noble Gallery 3349 Monroe Ave, Pittsford. Through May 31: Webster Art Club’s Spring Art Show. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.10 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 5866020, barnesandnoble.com. Black Radish Gallery Village Gate, D Entrance, 274 N. Goodman St. May 4-26: “Clay, Glass, and Beyond.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 12-5 p.m. arenaartgroup.com B.T. Roberts Memorial Hall Gallery at Roberts Wesleyan College 2301 Westside Drive. Through June
30: “Vapors: The Brevity of Life” by Athesia Benjamin. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 594-6800, nes.edu. Bug Jar 219 Monroe Ave. Through May 31: THE LOBBY Presents: Lea Rizzo. Mon-Sun 8 p.m.- 2 a.m. 454-2966, bugjar. com, lobbydigital.com Coach Street Clay 39 Coach Street, Canandaigua. Through May 12: “First then Next,” an exhibition of work by Andrew Cho. Call for hours. 474-3103, coachstreetclay.com. Community Darkroom Gallery 713 Monroe Ave. Through May 12: “Age of Consequences,” photography by Matthew Christopher. Mon 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Tue-Thu 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri 12-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 271-5920, geneseearts.org. Crocus Clay Works Gallery Hungerford Building Door #2, Suite 225, 1115 E. Main St. May 4-26: “Adornments: Spring Accessories” by Tanvi Asher. Tue-Wed 5-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment. 4698217, crocusclayworks.com. Davison Gallery at Roberts Wesleyan College 2301 Westside Drive. Through May 5: 2012 Juried Senior Art Show. MonFri 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 1-4 p.m. 594-6442, roberts.edu/ davisongallery. Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame 36 S. Main St., Canandaigua. May 526: “Art of a Family Tree.” MonWed 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. May 4-26: “The Interpretive Table,” ceramic work by students of Alfred University. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat noon-4 p.m. 244-1730, geneseearts.org. Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery 3165 East Ave. Through May 31: “Warm Weather Visions” by Elizabeth Liano. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 381-1600, friendlyhome.org. Fusion Salon 333 Park Ave. Continuing: “Tongue-in-Cheek!” New Works by Jennifer Cichello. 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, fusionsalon.us. Gallery at the Art & Music Library University of Rochester River Campus, Rush Rhees Library, Wilson Blvd. May 3-9: “Divergent Ancestry: A Case Study of Homo Apollexus.” Mon-Thu 9 a.m.midnight, Fri 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat noon-5 p.m., Sun noonmidnight. 275-4476. Gallery @ Equal=Grounds 750 South Ave. Through May 31: “Seasons of Change: Multi-media works of art by Allison J. Nichols.” Tue-Fri 7 a.m.-Midnight, SatSun 10 a.m.-Midnight. gallery@ equalgrounds.com. Gallery at One Bausch & Lomb Place 1 Bausch & Lomb Pl. Through May 15: “Dioversification of Landscapes.” Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 338-6000 Genesee Co-op Federal Credit Union 395 Gregory St. Through Jun 29: The Work of Cheryl and Don Olney. Mon-Wed 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 461-2230, genesee.coop. George Eastman House 900 East Ave. Through Sep 16: “See:
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Rochester is a city of innovation, invention, and creativity. The Rochester Institute of Technology will be celebrating just that in this year’s Imagine RIT Festival. On Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the students and staff of RIT will be displaying the achievements of students and staff alike ranging from art and design to engineering and sustainability. Come check out the numerous exhibits, interactive presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and research projects that will take over the campus. Games and live music and dance are also part of this year’s festival, an all-ages event that will happen rain or shine. For more information on Imagine RIT visit rit.edu/imagine. Another RIT-sponsored event taking place this week is the 27th Annual Big Shot. The photography event will be sliding in frame at Seabreeze Amusement Park on Thursday, May 3, at 9 p.m. Volunteers in dark clothing and armed with flashlights and camera flash units will “paint” numerous rides and parts of the park with light, while RIT photographers take photographs with long exposure times. Big Shot started in 1987 and has captured national and international landmarks. This free event is open to the public. For more information, or if you’d like to volunteer, visit rit.edu/cias/bigshot. — BY ALEX STEINGRABER Untold Stories.” | 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-$12. 2713361, eastmanhouse.org Hartnett Gallery University of Rochester, Wilson Commons. Through May 13: “Annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition.” Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat-Sun Noon-5 p.m. 275-4188, blogs. rochester.edu/Hartnett. I-Square Visions 693 Titus Ave., Irondequoit. Through May 5: East Meets West Art Show: Eastridge and Irondequoit High Schools’ art students and art teachers. MonFri 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 943-1941. Image City Photography Gallery 722 University Ave. Through May 13: “The Ghosts of AuschwitzBirkenau.” | “Histories de France” by Bruno Chalifour. Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. 482-1976, imagecityphotographygallery.com. International Art Acquisitions 3300 Monroe Ave. Through May 31: “Moulin Rouge” series by Linda Kall. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.9 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun Noon-5 p.m. 264-1440, internationalartacquisitions.com. Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center Gallery St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave. May 8-Jun25: Rochester Art Club
Spring Show. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 899-3720. Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave. Through May 20: “Crafting Modernism: Midcentruy American Art and Design.” | Lucy Burne Gallery: In the Lockhart Gallery, Through May 6: Modern Icon: The Machine as Subject in American Art.” Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu until 9 p.m., $5-$12. 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 Jun 3: Pinhold Camera Art: Professional Photographers’ Point of View. Featuring John Neel, Andrew Davidhazy, Craig Barber, and Rick Shannon. | Through May 19: “Connie Ehindero: 20 Views Within 20 Yards.” Mon-Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. 624-7740, millartcenter.com. MCC Mercer Gallery 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. Through May 13: “The Observation Deck: Annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition.” Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 2922021, monroecc.edu/go/mercer/ More Fire Glass Studio 80 Rockwood Pl. May 3-18: “Pattern Repeat,” MFA Thesis Exhibition by Brendan Miller. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appt. 2420450, morefireglass.com.
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Art Exhibits My Sister’s Gallery The Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. Through May 28: “Happiness, Fun, and Art,” a display of artwork by the residents of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities. Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 546-8439. Nazareth College Colacino Gallery 4245 East Ave. Through May 11: “Brooklyn Bound: A Survey of Brooklyn Art.” Wed-Sat 12-5 p.m. 389-5073, naz.edu. Ock Hee’s Gallery 2 Lehigh St. Through May 25: “Transformations,” Women’s Fashion Exhibit. Thu-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 624-4730, ockhee@ frontiernet.net. Orange Glory Café 240 East Ave. Continuing: “Cloudage” by Gerry Szymanski. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 232-7340. Outside the Box Art Gallery Suite 104, The Box Factory, 6 N. Main St., Fairport. May 4-31: “Pursesonalities.” Call for details. 3770132 Oxford Gallery 267 Oxford St. Through Jun 2: “Palimpsest.” 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 May 20: “The BIG Spring Show 1.2.3.” 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. Pauline Evans Public Library 45 Cooper Rd., Irondequoit. Through May 4: Irondequoit Art Club 54th
DANCE | Parsons Dance
If you’re like me, then you can’t hold a rhythm with your body to save your life. I like to leave the whole un-honed part of my life that is dance to the professionals. On Saturday, May 5, at the Nazareth College Arts Center (4245 East Ave.) the professionals will show us how it’s done as the world-renowned Parsons Dance takes the stage at 8 p.m. Parsons will perform three contemporary dance pieces that have dazzled audiences. “Caught” features a solo dancer performing more than 100 leaps in six minutes, and who is caught mid-motion/ air by strobe lights to create the illusion of flight. “Round My World” will feature music by cellist Zoe Keating while dancers pirouette about the stage with elegance and grace. “A Stray’s Lullaby” features four dancers on a quest for salvation. Tickets to the show cost $30-$60. For tickets and more information call the box office at 389-2170 or visit artscenter.naz.edu. — BY ALEX STEINGRABER Annual Spring Show. Thu Apr 26 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4:45
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Rochester Contemporary Arts Center 137 East Ave. Through May 13: “Work It: Artists Address Labor & Unemployment” and “Visual Rhythms” by Kristine Bouyoucos. Wed-Sun 1-5 p.m., Fri 1-10 p.m. 461-2222, rochestercontemporary.org. $1. RIT Bevier Gallery 90 Lomb Memorial Drive. Booth Building, 7A. Through May 9: “Graduate Exhibition: Thesis 3.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Mon-Thu 7-9 p.m.; Sat 1-4:30 p.m.; Sun 24:30 p.m. 475-2646. RIT Univeristy Gallery 90 Lomb Memorial Drive. Booth Hall. Through May 26: “Frances & Albert Paley.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 4752404. Rochester Regional Community Design Center Hungerford Complex/E. Main Business Park. Door 3B. Continuing: “Corn Hill: What’s Next?” Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. 271-0520, rrcdc.com. Rush Rhees Library Rare Books and Special Collections University of Rochester River Campus, Rush Rhees Library, Wilson Blvd. Through Aug 17: “Picturing AIDS and Its Publics,” educational AIDS posters from the Atwater Collection, and “Springing to Life: Moveable Books and Mechanical Devices.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 475-6766. Sage Art Center UR River Campus. Through August 2012: Photo exhibit by Thomas Evans, curated by Jessica Holmes. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-11p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-Sun 2-6 p.m.
273-5995, rochester.edu/college/ AAH/facilities/sage Spectrum Gallery at Lumiere Photo, 100 College Ave. May 4Jun 15: Color Photographs by Pat Wilder. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 461-4447, lumierephoto.com. Starry Nites Café 696 University Ave. Continuing: “Autism Does Not Define Me” photographs by Sam Maloney. Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m.midnight, Sat 8 a.m.-midnight, Sun 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 271-2630, starrynitescafe.com Stella Art Gallery & Studio 350 West Commercial St., East Rochester. Opening May 4: “Faith in Art.” Thu 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat noon-9 p.m. stellaartgalleryandstudio.com. Steve Carpenter Gallery and Studio 176 Anderson Ave. Through May 16: Kevin Feary: “Where Do We Go From Here?” Daily 1-4 p.m. 758-1410, stevecarpenterstudio.com. Strong Behavioral Health University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave. Through Jun 25: “Balance.” Visit site for hours. urmc.rochester.edu. The Strong National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square. Through May 20: “Whimsical Art Trail” with work by Nancy Gong, Ingrid Hess, David Carlson, and Amy Brand. Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. 263-2700, thestrong.org. $11-$13. Tower Fine Arts Center @ SUNY Brockport 180 Holley St. Through May 16: “Rendered from the Right Brain,” 2012 Annual
Student Art Exhibition. MonFri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 395-ARTS, brockport.edu. Visual Studies Workshop 31 Prince St. Through May 4: MFA Theses: “Echo,” a video by Sarah Weeden, “Souvenir” by Philippe Gouvernet, and thesis exhibition by Dan Varenka. Hours: Apr 27 6-9 p.m., Apr 28-29 6-9 p.m., May 4 6-9 p.m. | May 4-Jul 1: Scott McCarney. Thu 5-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 12-5 p.m., and by appt. 442-8676, vsw.org. Wallace Library Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. Through Aug 6: “The Light of the Sublime: The Works of Rumi as Interpreted by Zahra Partovi and Vincent FitzGerald & Co.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.noon and 1-5 p.m. 475-4213. Wayne County Council for the Arts 108 W. Miller St., Newark. May3-Jun 9: “Shape Shift,” Contemporary Quilts by Marcia DeCamp. Thu-Sat 12-3 p.m., and by appt. 315-331-4593, info@wayne-arts.com, waynearts. wordpress.com. Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua. May 4-Jun 1: Student Honors Art Exhibition. Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-Sun noon5 p.m. After May 21: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 394-3500 x7369, gallery34@flcc.edu.
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Comedy [ Wednesday, May 2 ] Search Engine Improv presents: Harold Night. The Space Theater,
p.m. $8 online, $10 door. The Monsssstrocity is an all star collection of improvisers from across the city and beyond. [ Friday, May 4-Saturday, May 5 ] Village Idiots: Director’s Cut/Last Idiot Standing. Village Idiots Pillar Theater, Village Gate 1st floor, 274 North Goodman St., #D106. 797-9086, vip@improvVIP.com, improvVIP. com. Director’s Cut 7:30 p.m., Last Idiot 9:30 p.m. $5 each show.
LECTURE | 92nd St.Y Live: Madeleine Albright
We may live hundreds of miles away from New York City, but on Thursday, May 3, at 8 p.m. the Jewish Community Center (1200 Edgewood Ave.) has invited you to take part in a simulcast lecture given by former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright. In this conversation — part of the 92nd Street Y programs in New York —Albright will discuss her new book, “Prague Winter: Remembrance and War, 19371948.” The book is based on Albright’s experiences during World War II. Tickets for this broadcast are $8 for members and $10 for non-members, and can be purchased at the JCC main desk or by calling 461-2000. For more information about this event, visit jccrochester.org. — BY ALEX STEINGRABER Hungerford Building, 1115 East Main St., Door 2, Floor 2. 2694673, thespacerochester.com. 7:30 p.m. $5, BYOB. [ Thursday, May 3Saturday, May 5 ] Jimmy Shubert/Steve Burr. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd,
Webster, NY 14580. 671-9080, thecomedyclub.us. Thu 7:30, FriSat 7:30 & 10 p.m. $9-$12. [ Friday, May 4 ] Search Engine Improv Presents Monsssstrocity. The Space, 1115 E. Main, Suite 248. Contact@ searchengineimprov.com. 9-11
[ Saturday, May 5 ] Canary in a Coal Mine: A Sketch Show. The Space Theater, Hungerford Building, 1115 East Main St., Door 2, Floor 2. facebook.com/CanaryCoalMine. 8 p.m. $8, BYOB.
Dance Events [ Friday, May 4 ] In Motion: A Concert of Contemporary Dance. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 271-4930, tangocafedance.com. 7:30 p.m. $10. [ Saturday, May 5 ] Parsons Dance Company. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. 389-2170, artscenter.naz.edu. 8 p.m. $30-60. There will be a preperformance lecture at 7 p.m.
Dance Participation [ Friday, May 4 ] Neutral Ground Singles Dance. Green Lantern Inn, Fairport. 234-2212, neutralground1.
com. 8p.m.-12 a.m. $7 donation requested. Music by DJ Joetta.
Festivals [ Sunday, May 6 ] 2012 Rochester Regional Circus Arts Festival. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. circusarts1@ gmail.com. 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $50, register.
Kids Events [ Saturday, May 5Sunday, May 6 ] Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. rpo.org. Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $10-$20. $50 tickets include meet-and-greet with de Lancie.
Lectures [ Wednesday, May 2 ] Caroline Werner Gannett Project: Elizabeth Turk, “Emptiness of Matter.” Rochester Institute of Technology-Webb Auditorium, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-2057, cls3740@rit.edu, cwgp.org. 8-10 p.m. Free. Coming Home From War: The Veteran and Family Discussion Series. Nazareth CollegeShults Center, 4245 East Ave. veteransoutreachcenter. org/cominghome.asp. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. discussion. Free. ROCLA: “Ambitions and Contradictions: Rhetoric and
Reality in Bolivia Today” with Emily Good. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N Fitzhugh St. turtlekneader@hotmail.com. 7 p.m. Free. Wadsworth Lecture: “Tales and Times of Ronald Reagan” with Kenneth Adelman. SUNY Geneseo-Wadsworth Auditorium, Holcomb 203, Geneseo. geneseo. edu. 8 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, May 3 ] 92nd St Y Live: Madeleine Albright. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 461-2000, jccrochester.org. 8 p.m. $8-$10. Arts & Lectures: Jennifer Haigh. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N Fitzhugh St. 546-8658, artsandlectures.org. 7:30 p.m. $15 standing room. Christian DaBica: All Cows Are Guilty of Something. Rochester Institute of Technology, Liberal Arts Hall, room A205. upstatenewyork. aiga.org, aigaritjdk.eventbrite.com. 7 p.m. $5-$20, register. Janine Zacharia: “The Uprisings: The New Arab World and How it’s Impacting Israel.” Temple Beth El, 139 S Winton Rd. 4610490, jewishrochester.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Kariya Yoga Meditation Lecture. Nazareth College-Shults Center, 4245 East Ave. 343 5443, 2233167. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. The Honeoye Falls/Town of Mendon Historical Society. Mendon Community Center, 167 N Main St, Honeoye Falls. townofmendon. continues on page 28
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desperate. They feel like second-rate Noel Coward. That’s suitable enough since Coward himself feels present in the person of George Gould Strong, Big Edie’s gay permanent houseguest (played by Brian Doran). The tunes and lyrics aren’t bad but they’ve been done much better elsewhere. Rather than advancing plot or deepening character, most of them do no more than set what the audience already knows to music. If the first act score is faux-Coward, the
Sarah Peters and Vicki Casarett in “Grey Gardens,” now on stage at Blackfriars. PHOTO BY DAN HOWELL
A withered garden “Grey Gardens” Through May 12 Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E. Main St. $27 | 454-1260, bftix.com [ REVIEW ] BY MICHAEL LASSER
The 2006 musical, “Grey Gardens,” takes its name from its setting, the 29-room Easthampton palace inhabited by the wealthy Bouvier family. It is a strange concoction of a show that never decides what it wants to be. Or maybe it wants to be too many things for its own good. As a result, the cast of the current Blackfriars Theatre production is often off its game even though it includes some experienced actors. Maybe that’s because the style and content of the material are at odds with one another. The musical — book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, lyrics by Michael Korie — tells two stories that are related even though they are different in tone and style, and set more than 30 years apart. Although one of the children scooting around the living room in the first act is young Jacqueline Bouvier, eventually to become First Lady, the story focuses on 28 City may 2-8, 2012
two of her dysfunctional and eventually impoverished elders, Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale (known as “Big Edie”) and her daughter, Edith Bouvier Beale (“Little Edie”). In the first act, set in 1942, Kristin Mellema plays Little Edie at 24 and Sarah Peters plays Big Edie at 47. In act two, set in 1973, Peters plays Little Edie at 56 and Vicki Casarett plays Big Edie at 79. In the first act, Wright’s book imagines what the Bouviers might have been like during their golden days before Pearl Harbor. They are throwing a party to announce the engagement of Little Edie (Mellema) to priggish Joe Kennedy Jr. (yes, that Joe Kennedy), who drops her without a look back when her reputation turns out not to be pristine. Big Edie (Peters) hogs the limelight and selfishly drives away her daughter’s suitors. The nasty relationships between the two women, Big Edie’s absent husband, and family patriarch J.V. Major Bouvier, are clear in an act best described as — of all things — cheery. The songs would have us believe that these are happy people with happy problems. They have a bouncy 1930’s syncopation even when their motivation or their subject matter is painful or
second is ersatz Sondheim. Little Edie, who left home at the end of the first act, has returned to care for her aged mother. They still live in the mansion but it has gone to seed. There’s a hole in the roof, and stray cats are everywhere. The second act is based closely on a 1976 documentary film about the two women, also called “Grey Gardens.” The cheeriness of the first act is gone, replaced by a torturous exercise in stasis. Nothing moves, and a crucial pause just before the end feels interminable. At a climactic moment, we learn something new and terrible about Little Edie and her father. It comes from nowhere so it is hard to accept despite its accompanying shrieks, but it is also the only thing we learn in the act that we hadn’t already learned in the first. Set designer John Haldoupis, who also directed, began as a visual artist many years ago and then transitioned to theater. He has always treated the stage as an oversized 3-D canvas, and his work here is no exception. The act one set of the Bouviers’ living room is gorgeous, and the act two set of Big Edie’s bedroom is the shambles it needs to be. Kristin Mellema as young Little Edie gives the surest performance. Her emotional range is convincing, and she has a pretty voice. Long-time character actor Greg Byrne manages to make the unpleasantly outspoken J.V. Major Bouvier engaging. The rest of the performances, most by experienced actors, do not come together convincingly. Sarah Peters, as both Big Edie and then Little Edie, plays both characters forcefully, but they are blunt rather than nuanced. Vicki Casarett reduces aged Big Edie to a series of gestures and caterwauls. Brian Doran as Strong has the best punch lines but so underplays them they get no laughs. The people in “Gray Gardens” are pathetic and infuriating, but little that happens in this musical version of their story does much to illuminate them. Their story never manages to breathe.
[ Friday, May 4 ] “Jewish American Women Writers.” Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 2:30 p.m. Free. A talk by Barbara Lovenheim. [ Saturday, May 5 ] “Curator’s Choice” with Paolo Cherchi Usai. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org. 8 p.m. $6-$8. “Piecing Back Together the Peace: The Role of Restorative Justice in Community Healing.” The Rochester Baha’i Center, 693 East Ave. monkgeorge@yahoo. com. 6 p.m. potluck dinner, 7 p.m. lecture. Free. [ Sunday, May 6 ] “Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food” with Gene Baur. Brighton Town Park, 777 Westfall Rd. 234-8750, rochesterveg.org. 5:30 p.m. vegan potluck dinner, 7 p.m. lecture. $3, free to members; bring vegan dish to pass. Tree Whispering: Restore Balance in Nature in Your Backyard. 625 Mt. Hope Ave. 727-3346. 12-4 p.m. $25, register by 4/26. [ Tuesday, May 8 ] The Architecture of James Johnson. St. John the Evangelist Church, 2400 W. Ridge Rd. 225-7221, greecehistoricalsociety@yahoo. com. 7 p.m. $5.
Literary Events [ Wednesday, May 2Saturday, May 5 ] Book Sale: Webster Library Spring Book Sale. Webster Public Library, 980 Ridge Rd, Webster. 8727075. Wed-Thu 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (buy one book get one free AND all day bag sale), Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (all day bag sale). Free admission, $.50$1 for books. [ Thursday, May 3Satuday, May 5 ] Book Sale: Friends of HPL Book Shoppe Used Book Sale. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092, hpl.org. Thu 4-6:30 p.m. for Members of Friends of HPL (memberships available at door for $5); Fri 12-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and $3 Bag Sale 2-5 p.m. Cost of books. [ Friday, May 4 ] Author Visit: Jim Kunstler. Alumni House, 142 Utica St., Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridgebooks.com. 4-6 p.m. Free. [ Saturday, May 5 ] Book Signing: “Motherly Musings: 30 Women And Men Reflect On The Roller Coaster Ride That Is Motherhood” edited by Sueann Wells. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridgebooks.com. 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. Free. Book Signing: Saturday Author Salon: “60 Fun Things to Do Within 60 Miles Of Rochester” by
Connie Herrera. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridgebooks.com. 2-4 p.m. Free. [ Monday, May 7 ] Book Discussion: Ideas ‘N’ Authors: “Room” by Emma Donoghue. Gates Public Library, 902 Elmgrove Rd., Gates. 2476446. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Book Group: Moving Beyond Racism Book Group: “Not Even My Name” by Thea Halo. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 288-8644, mbrbookinfo@ aol.com. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Poetry Reading: Free Speech Zone Series. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 260-9005, bit.ly/rochpoets. 8 p.m. Free. Featured poet or musician followed by open mic. [ Tuesday, May 8 ] Book Discussion: Books Sandwiched In: “In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin” by Erik Larsen. Central Library, 115 South Ave. 428-8350, libraryweb. org. 12:12-12:52 p.m. Free. Book Group: Unitarian-Universalist Book Club: “Ghostbread” by Sonja Livingston. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260, liftbridgebooks.com. 6:30 p.m. Free. Author will be present.
Recreation [ Thursday, May 3 ] Birding Trip: Ellison Park North, Wetlands Area. Meet in lot behind Wetlands Area Trailhead. Norma 671-9639, Tom & Nancy 872-5344, rochesterbirding. com. 8:30 a.m. Free. [ Saturday, May 5 ] 7th annual Clean Sweep: Southwest Quadrant. Genesee Valley Park, 131 Elmwood Ave. cityofrochester.gov. 8:30 a.m. Free. Bird Walk. Hansen Nature Center, 1525 Calkins Rd., Henrietta. 359-7044, sites.google.com/site/ hansennaturecenter/home. 6-8 a.m. $3-$5. CITO Beach Clean-up. Sterling Nature Center, Off 104 East, Sterling. 315-947-6143, snc@ co.cayuga.ny.us. 10 a.m.-noon. Free, register. Geocachers unite to clean up our playing field. Finger Lakes Land Trust kicks off Talks and Treks series: Bird Walk at Bare Hill with the Eaton Birding Society. From Canandaigua, south on Rt. 364, right on Town Line Road, left on Bare Hill Road, right on Van Epps Rd to the parking area. 607-275-9487, fllt.org. 8 a.m. Free. GVHC Hike. Mendon Ponds park beach, off Douglas Rd. Dave B. 421-9209, gvhchikes.org. 10 a.m. Free. Moderate/hilly 5 mile hike, East Esker trail. I Love My Park Day: The Genesee Valley Greenway. Brook Road Parking Area, off of Rte 383, Chili. 658-2569, fogvg@ frontiernet.net, ptny.org. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free, register. Mount Hope Cemetery Tour. South cemetery entrance, 1133 Mt. Hope Ave. 461-3494, fomh.org. 1 p.m. $5, members & children under 16 free.
SPECIAL EVENT | Roc City Tattoo Expo 2012
Tattoos have become more than just a counter-culture trend or a subculture fascination; they’re emblems of our personalities and personal pathways worn on the outside. They’re our hearts pinned permanently upon our sleeves. They might not be for everybody, but my conservative mother is even considering getting one. Love Hate Tattoo’s annual celebration of skin art is back. The Roc City Tattoo Expo takes place this week, and you can view art by tattoo artists from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan, as well as Rochester’s own talents. Get inked by a foreign artist without the plane ticket, or show love for your favorite local artist at the event. Would you rather collect artwork on your walls than your body? Artists will sell original works and prints of their designs at the events, too. The event takes place Friday-Sunday, May 4-6, at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside (120 E. Main St.). Hours are Friday 1-11 p.m., Saturday noon-11 p.m., and Sunday noon-6 p.m. Admission is $10 per day or $25 for the full weekend. For more information, including hotel accommodations, and to preview artists’ work, visit roccitytattooexpo.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Spring Wildflowers. Thousand Acre Swamp Sanctuary, 1581 Jackson Rd, Penfield. 773-8911. 10 a.m. Free. The Rochester Orienteering Club Meet: 5km / 10km Trail Challenge. Mendon Ponds Park, Stewart Lodge. 3775650, roc.us.orienteering.org. 10 a.m. $4-$10. Wild Wings Owl Prowl. Mendon Ponds Park, 27 Pond Rd., Honeoye Falls. 334-7790, wildwingsinc.org. 8-9:30 p.m. Free. Bring sturdy shoes and a flashlight. [ Sunday, May 6 ] GVHC Dog Hike. Durand Park, golf course lot. Chris C. 247-9237, gvhchikes.org. 10 a.m. Free. Easy 1.5 mile dog hike. GVHC Hike. Durand Park, golf course lot. Chris C. 247-9237, gvhchikes.org. 1 p.m. Free. Moderate 5 mile hike around lakes. Kite Flight. Ontario Beach Park, 4800 Lake Ave. cityofrochester. gov/kiteflight. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Walk MS Canandaigua. Canandaigua Middle School 215 Granger Street Canandaigua; Greece Olympia High School, 1139 Maiden Lane, Greece; or Monroe County Genesee Valley Park, 133 Elmwood Ave. susan. ashline@nmss.org. 10 a.m. Fundraiser. Walk a fully accessible 2-mile, 4-mile, or 6-mile route to help raise money to find a cure to end MS.
Special Events [ Thursday, May 3 ] Annual Community Luncheon: It’s Time to Grow. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St, Rochester, NY. 697-3464, teenempowerment. org/rochester.html. 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. $50, register. Community Conversations: Dialogues About Geneva History, The Syrian Community. St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, 98 Genesee St., Geneva. 315-7895151, genevahistoricalsociety. com. 7 p.m. Free. RIT’s 27th annual Big Shot. Seabreeze Amusement Park, Irondequoit. rit.edu/cias/bigshot/ BS_2012.html. Arrive at 8 p.m. Free. The Charles Settlement House 95th Anniversary Luncheon & Awards. Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Rd., Pittsford. 277-0810, scbcharles@aol.com. 11:45 a.m.1:30 p.m. Call for details. [ Thursday, May 3Saturday, May 5 ] The Original Next to New Sale. Blessed Sacrament, Monroe & Oxford Ave.s. 271-7240. Thu-Fri 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-noon. Free admission. William A. Kern Conference in Visual Communication: When Images Cause Trouble: Visual Communication, Controversy, and Critical Engagement. Rochester Institute of Technology, CIMS, Louise Slaughter Hall, Rms. continues on page 30
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RECREATION | Kite Flight
It’s a bird, it’s a plane...it’s a kite? Each first Sunday in May, Rochester’s expert kite flyers let loose their unique and colorful creations in the sky for the annual Kite Flight. The 2012 Kite Flight will take place Sunday, May 6, at Ontario Beach Park (4800 Lake Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the high-flying acrobatics of the elaborate kites, you can also take advantage of kite-flying demos, children’s kite-making, public kite-flying, jugglers, and other performers. For more information about Kite Flight events, visit cityofrochester. gov/kiteflight. — BY ALEX STEINGRABER
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[ Friday, May 4 ] “What Can Yoga Transcend”, an event to support the African Yoga Project. University of Rochester, Sage Field. lubaba.hasan@ rochester.edu. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call for details. Cayuga Lake Wine Trail’s 20th Annual Wine & Herb Festival. 800-684-5217, cayugawinetrail. com. Fri 1-5 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $35, $50 couple, $5 more at door. Crusin n’ Groovin with Ruby Shooz. The Eagles Club, 1200 Buffalo Rd. 478-5287, 8574238, chip2010@gmail.com, GalaxyCatering Group.com. 6-11 p.m., buffet served 7-8 p.m. $24, register. Island Oasis Autism Speaks Benefit. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St Paul St. 385-6121, vbehlau1980@yahoo. 5-7 p.m. appetizers and drink specials, 8:45 p.m. Fashion Show. $5 donation. Spring Arts & Crafts in the Vineyard. Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Rd., Pittsford. 9224800. 5:30 p.m. $70, children under 16, free with parent. [ Friday, May 4-Saturday, May 5 ] Our Fragile World Environmental Fair. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul Blvd. 295-7394, senecaparkzoo.org. Call for details. Roc City Tattoo Expo 2012. Radisson Hotel, 120 E. Main St. roccitytattooexpo.com. Fri 1-11 p.m., Sat noon-11 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m. $10/day, $25 weekend. [ Saturday, May 5 ] “Truffle Day” Tasting Event. Cocoa Bean Shoppe, 20 S.
Main St., Pittsford. 203-1618, cocoabeanshoppe.com. 3 p.m. Free. 11th Annual Night at the Races Gala. Monroe Golf Club, 155 Golf Ave., Pittsford. 424-6560, facebook.com/MDARochester. 5 p.m. Call for details. To benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Cocktail FormalDerby Attire encouraged. 12th Annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition and Auction. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. 624-5555, fliwc.com, campgooddays.org. Call for details. $150, register. To benefit the children and families at Camp Good Days and Special Times. 19th Ward Community Association Citizen and Merchant of the Year Dinner. Unity Health, 89 Genesee St. 328-6571. 5:30 p.m. $15, register. Includes dinner, awards, magician. Honoring LaShay Harris, Perry Peck, and Roxie Sinkler for their contributions to the community. Brighton Annual Clean Sweep. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Rumahum@juno. com. 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Free. Imagine RIT. Rochester Institute of Technology, Lomb Memorial Dr. rit.edu/imagine. 10 a.m. Free. LEGO Education Showcase Event. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 218-9125, artsroc. net. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Panel discussion following the film “Bully.” Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 258-0400, thelittle. org. 7 p.m. screening followed by discussion. $5-$8. Public presentation on Scottsville’s tree inventory. Scottville Free Library, 22 Main St., Scottsville. 944-4335. 10:30 a.m. Free. Revelry With a Cause: A Night Out to Benefit Cobblestone School. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. 2714548, info@cobblestone.org. 7-11 p.m. $35. featuring live music by the Tommy Brunette Band. Silent auction to benefit Cobblestone School. Spring Start-up: The First Cruisein of the Season. The Mall at
[ Saturday, May 5Sunday, May 6 ] Keuka in Bloom. Keuka Lake Wine Trail. 800-440-4898, keukawinetrail.com. Call for details. $35, $50 couple. Opening Weekend for Ganondagan State Historic Site’s 25th Anniversary. Ganondagan State Historical Site, 1488 State Rte 444, Victor. 924-5848, ganondagan.org. Sat 9:30 a.m., Sun 10 a.m. $2-$3. [ Sunday, May 6 ] “Red Carpet Sundays.” Club R.O.A.R., 233 Mill St. redcarpetsundays.eventbrite.com. 6-11 p.m. $5-$10. Ages 25+. A Karaoke Family Day, Arts & Crafts Fair. Dancencounters, 215 Tremont St., door 8, floor 1. 2490354, franceshare@yahoo.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 admission. Community Cinema Film: “Strong!” WXXI, 280 State St. 258-0200, wxxi.org/communitycinema. 2-4 p.m. Free. Metro Justice Annual Dinner. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. 325-2560. 6 p.m. $15-$35 advance, $30 door. Series on Social Justice Ministry and Racial Reconciliation. Community of the Savior, St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, 120 French Rd. eventsatcos@aol.com. 9-10 a.m. Free. T.H.F. Annual MC Swapmeet. Batavia Downs & Casino Park Rd., Batavia. 716-822-3227. Noon-5 p.m. Admission $8, kids under 12 free. [ Tuesday, May 8 ] Reel Mind Film Series: “Crazy Art.” Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 325-3145x100, thereelmind.com. 6 p.m. art preview, 7 p.m. screenings, Q&A to follow. $8. Accompanied by “Metamorphasis,” an art show curated by the Creative Wellness Coalition.
Theater “About Time” Dinner Theater at Noon. Tue May 8. The GeriActors. Penfield Community Recreation Center, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield. Noon lunch, 1 p.m. show. $4. 340-8655, penfield.org. “The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.” Fri May 4-May 5. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 7:30 p.m. Pay what you will. 2440960, muccc.org. “The Calamari Sisters’ Big Fat Italian Wedding.” Preview. Thu May 3. Official opening on Wednesday, May 16. RAPA East End Theatre, 727 E Main St. 7 p.m. $39-$45. 420-8338, thecalamarisisters.com. “Company.” Previews, Openings. Wed May 9-May 16. Continues through June 10. Geva Theatre
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THEATER | “Two Jews Walk Into a War”
With a geography of roughly 250,000 square miles, it’s hard to believe that Afghanistan once had a Jewish population of only two people. That’s right: two. Our city of Rochester, roughly 37 square miles, has a Jewish population of around 22,500. This week Geva Theatre Center (75 Woodbury Blvd.) continues to bring to life the story of the only two Jews left in Afghanistan in 2001, with its production of “Two Jews Walk Into a War.” The play tells the true-life story of Zebylan Simintov and Ishaq Levy, who are determined to stay in a land that has been plagued with war, pinned by poverty, and conquered by the Taliban. Both men plan to keep the Jewish faith alive, even while hating each other’s guts. The comedy was written by award-winning playwright Seth Rozin. The show runs through Sunday, May 20. Tickets start at $35. For more information about the show and tickets, visit gevatheatre.org. — BY ALEX STEINGRABER
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[ Saturday, May 5 ] Mother’s Day Container Planting Workshop. Wayside Garden Center, 124 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd, Macedon. 223-1222 x100, trish@waysidegardencenter. com. 2-5 p.m. Free, register.
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[ Monday, May 7 ] Cooking Class: Mother’s Day Brunch Theme with Bridgette Pendleton. Culinary Center at Vella, 237 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Macedon. 421-9362 x805, vellaculinarycenter.com. 6-8:30 p.m. $69, register. Springtime Cooking Class: Spring “Greens.” Cornell Cooperative Extension-Rochester, 249 Highland Ave. 461-1000 x228, mycce.org/monroe. 6-8 p.m. $30, register.
[ Thursday, May 3 ] A Conversation on Race: A Process of Discovery. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 428-8350, linda.rock@ libraryweb.org. 6-8 p.m. Free. Today’s Economic Crisis Through the Lens of History. Penfield Community Recreation Center, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield. 3408655, penfield.org. 11 a.m.noon. $5.
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[ Friday, May 4 ] Rochester Amateur Radio Association: “Skywarn Training.” Henrietta Fire Hall, 3129 E. Henrietta Rd. 210-8910, kc2pcd@rochester.rr.com, rochesterham.org. 7:30 p.m. Free.
[ Sunday, May 6 ] Auditions for Dancers. Best Foot Forward, Eastview Mall. 3980220, bestfootforwardkids.com. 3-4 p.m. Free. Male and female dancers ages 17 and older.
[ Wednesday, May 2 ] Green Living Series: Hazardous Waste @Home. Greater Rochester Association of Realtors, 800 West Metro Park. 475-2512, greenhomes@rit. edu. 6-8 p.m. Free, register. Information & Inspiration: Mindful Meditation. Lifespan, 1900 S. Clinton Ave. 287-6424, mhildreth@lifespan-roch.org. 9:30-11 a.m. Free, register. Judaism 10: Moses, Mitzvahs, Matzah & More. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. 721-7568, daorange@ earthlink.net. 7-9 p.m. $120 for 12 weeks, register. Seeds of Change Vegan Classes. Unity Diabetes Center, 2655 Ridgeway Ave., Suite 220. 3684560, unityhealth.org. 6-8 p.m. $120 for 4 weeks, register.
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[ Tuesday, May 8 ] A Royal Flush: Workshop Series to Detoxify, Clean Up & Clean Out Your Body this Spring. The LightHeart Institute, 21 Prince St. 288-6160, info@lightheart.com. 4:15-5:30 p.m. $47 per session, register. Information & Inspiration: The G-forces of Caregiving (Guilt, Grief and Grace). Lifespan, 1900 S. Clinton Ave. 287-6424, mhildreth@lifespan-roch.org. 23:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Free, register.
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Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Previews Wed May 9-Thu 7:30 p.m., Thu 8 p.m., Fri 2 p.m., Opening Sat 8 p.m., Performances Sun 2 & 7 p.m., Tue-Wed May 16 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org. “Dead Man’s Cell Phone.” Sat May 5. Rochester Fringe Play Reading Series. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St. 3 p.m. Free, donations appreciated. rochesterfringe@yahoo.com. Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches. Sat May 5-May 6. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $10-$20. $50 tickets for the concert and special meet-and-greet with de Lancie following the performance are also available. rpo.org. “Egad! The Woman in White” Fri May 4-May 5. Continues through May 19. Penfield Players. Penfield Community Recreation Center, 1985 Baird Rd. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 340-8655, penfieldplayers.org. Fifth Annual Student Playwriting Competition. Thu May 3. Monroe Community College, Black Box Theatre, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd., Brighton. 7 p.m. Free, RSVP. monroecc.edu. “Franny the Queen of Provincetown.” Fri May 4-May 6. Bread & Water Theatre, 243 Rosedale St. Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $6-$12. 271-5523, breadandwatertheatre.org. “Grey Gardens: The Musical.” Thu May 3-May 6. Continues through May 19. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St. Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $17-$27. 454-1260, bftix.com. “Hairspray.” Fri May 4-May 5. School of the Arts (SOTA), 45 Prince St. Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 7 p.m. $7-$9. 242-7682 x1551, sotarochester.org. “Leaving Iowa.” Fri May 4-May 6. Downstairs Cabaret at Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 4 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $25-$36. 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com. “Parade.” Sat May 5-May 6. Continues through May 20. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $18-$26. 461-2000 x235, jcccenterstage.org. Regional Writers Showcase: “The Presstitute” by David Andreatta. Mon May 7. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. 6 p.m. Free, register. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org. “The Rocky Horror Show.” Thu May 3-May 5. Tower Fine Arts Center Mainstage, 180 Holley St., College at Brockport. 7:30 p.m. $8-$15. 395-2787, brockport. edu/finearts. “Two Jews Walk into A War.” Wed May 2-May 9. Continues through May 20. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Wed May 2-Thu 7 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., Tue-Wed May 9 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35. 2324382, gevatheatre.org. “You Say Tomato, I Say Shutup.” May 3-May 5. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St. Thu 7 p.m. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 5 & 8:30 p.m. $29-$36. 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com.
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Brockport Strand 637-3310 89 Main St, Brockport THE AVENGERS: 7, 9:40; also Fri-Sun 4, Sat-Sun 1; THE LUCKY ONE: 7, 9; also Fri-Sun 5, SatSun 1, 3; PIRATES! THE BAND OF MISFITS: 7, 8:45; also Fri-Sun 5, Sat-Sun 1, 3.
Canandaigua Theatres 396-0110 Wal-Mart Plaza, Canandaigua 21 JUMP STREET: 7:15, 9:20; AMERICAN REUNION: 9:10; THE AVENGERS 3D: 7, 9:40; also FriSun 4, Sat-Sun 1; also in 2D 7, 9:40; also Fri-Sun 4, Sat-Sun 1; CABIN IN THE WOODS: 7:15, 9:15; also Fri-Sun 5:15; THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 7, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 4, Sat-Sun 1:15; THE HUNGER GAMES: 7, 9:30; also Fri-Sun 4, Sat-Sun 1; THE LORAX: Fri-Sun 5; also Sat-Sun 1, 3; THE LUCKY ONE: 7,9; also Fri-Sun 5, Sat-Sun 1,3; MIRROR MIRROR: Sat-Sun 1, 3; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS 7, 8:45; also Fri-Sun 5, Sat-Sun 1, 3; THE RAVEN: 7, 9; also Fri-Sun 5, Sat-Sun 1, 3; THE THREE STOOGES: 7:10; also FriSun 5:10; Sat-Sun 1:10, 3:10.
Cinema Theater 271-1785 957 S. Clinton St. THE LORAX: Sat-Sun 4:45; MIRROR MIRROR: 7; WRATH OF THE TITANS: 8:40.
Culver Ridge 16 544-1140 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit THE AVENEGERS: 12:20, 1:20, 3:30, 4:30, 6:25, 6:40, 7:25, 7:40, 9:30, 9:45, 10:30, 10:45; also in 2D 11:50 a.m., 1:50, 3, 5, 6:10, 7:10, 8:10, 9:15, 10:15; THE CABIN IN THE WOODS: 12:05, 2:25, 4;45, 7:30, 9:55; THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 4:25, 7:15, 10:05; also open caption 12:25; THE LUCKY ONE: 11:45 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:35, 10; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 11:35 a.m., continues on page 34
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Poe the detective [ REVIEW ] by George Grella
“The Raven” (R), directed by James McTeigue Now playing
Both literature and cinema owe a great debt to Edgar Allan Poe, our first great literary genius. For all practical purposes, he invented the detective story, establishing a rich, lively, and remarkably enduring genre and influencing hundreds of writers after him. In addition to detective fiction — tales of ratiocination, as he called them — he also wrote a great many memorable horror stories. Both forms inspire innumerable motion pictures.
In “The Raven” Poe himself, played by John Cusack, appears as the detective, attempting to solve a series of crimes based on his own works of fiction. When the Baltimore police department discovers a horrible double homicide apparently based on Poe’s famous story “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” the man in charge of the case, Inspector Field (Luke Evans) calls upon the author to help solve the crime. Murders multiply, the work of a serial killer who uses Poe’s stories as blueprints for his actions, mocking the police and the writer with taunting notes and clever clues to his next crime. As his murders accumulate, the killer in effect compiles a gruesome anthology of Poe’s work. He arranges a bloody bisection of one victim in imitation of “The Pit and the Pendulum,” walls another up like Montresor immuring Fortunato in “The Cask of Amontillado,” and kills a woman in the manner of “The Mystery of Marie Rogêt.” The central problem of the movie involves the killer’s abduction of the woman
John Cusack in “The Raven.” PHOTO COURTESY RELATIVITY MEDIA
Poe loves, Emily Hamilton (Alice Eve), at her father’s costume ball, where he acts out his own version of “The Masque of the Red Death.” He imprisons her in Baltimore’s own catacombs, interring her like the character in “The Premature Burial,” one of Poe’s several excursions into claustrophobia. Accompanied by Inspector Field, Poe attempts to unravel the clues the killer leaves for him, some of them red herrings, others challenging his intellectual powers. Poe demonstrates the same capacity for deduction that he provides for his archetypal detective, C. Auguste Dupin, examining evidence, exercising special knowledge — he solves a navigational problem because he learned the subject before he was expelled from West Point — and drawing some brilliant and imaginative conclusions. “The Raven” carefully depicts the appearance and atmosphere of its time — 1849, the last year of Edgar Allan Poe’s life — the dark interiors illuminated by lanterns and candles, the muddy streets churned by horses and carriages, even the way newspapers worked in that time, an instructive picture of what passed for a metropolis in the first half of the 19th century. Though the dialogue usually sounds rather formal, presumably in an attempt to copy the speech of the period, it also betrays a number of odd anachronisms. I don’t believe, for example, that a reader in 1849 would tell Poe that he is his “greatest fan,” or speak of “going nuts.”
Advice from a caterpillar [ REVIEW ] BY DAYNA PAPALEO
“Damsels In Distress” (PG-13), written and directed by Whit Stillman Opens Friday
“Alice” (NR), written and directed by Jan Švankmajer Screens Wednesday, May 2, at the Dryden
John Cusack plays Edgar Allan Poe as a dissipated, moderately deranged alcoholic, who keeps a raccoon for a pet and feeds him human hearts obtained by a friend at the morgue. His poverty, instability, and flamboyance disgust Emily’s father (Brendan Gleeson) so deeply that he promises to kill her suitor; he of course changes his mind when the author embarks on his desperate quest to save his daughter. Generally an accomplished performer, especially in comic parts, in “The Raven” Cusack overacts outrageously, an apparently contagious problem, since almost everyone else in the cast, including Luke Evans, follows his lead, which results in far too much shouting. The movie proceeds with a fine sense of pace and a good deal of bloodshed as Poe and the inspector race against time to track down the elusive murderer, who keeps piling up corpses and leaving cunning clues and mocking messages. By copying his matter and manner, he not only follows the stories but also provides a mirror image for Poe, a kind of evil twin, a double, another subject that fascinated the author. The notion of the author entering his own stories to solve puzzles he created himself suggests a most subtle and sophisticated approach to narrative, certainly not a typical technique of either horror or mystery film. Finally, “The Raven” also breaks new ground in providing its own solution to another puzzle, the mystery of Poe’s death.
The world is a much, much different place than was the last time writer-director Whit Stillman made a movie. Perhaps you recall Stillman’s opening one-two punch of 1990’s Oscar-nominated “Metropolitan” and 1994’s “Barcelona,” followed by 1998’s “Last Days of Disco,” all three films inspired by his own experiences as a disillusioned blue blood looking for his place in the world. But just think of everything that’s happened — both in and out of cinema — in the last 14 years; besides the fact that the way we express ourselves has completely transformed, the chasm between the haves and the have-nots is now so wide that the chatty debutantes of “Metropolitan” seem like quaint relics of a forgotten age... assuming they were ever actually relevant at all.
Greta Gerwig in “Damsels in Distress.”
Stillman’s fourth film, a chilly, atonal lark entitled “Damsels In Distress,” unfortunately demonstrates that he’s more out of touch than ever, content to let quirk and repartee stand in for honesty and depth. Set at a fictitious East Coast college called Seven Oaks, “Damsels In Distress” introduces us to an anachronistic trio of coeds, led by the bossy Violet (Greta Gerwig, “Greenberg”), who seem to think that they have all the answers when it comes to the problems befalling their fellow students. Our outsider point of view is embodied by Lily (Analeigh Tipton, “Crazy, Stupid, Love.”), a transfer student whose lost look causes Violet & Co. to believe that she needs to be taken under their wing and schooled in their philosophies, which include dating down and treating suicidal individuals with doughnuts and dance. What follows is a series of twee vignettes seemingly designed to show Violet the error of her know-it-all ways, but Stillman opts for such obnoxiously precious details (Violet’s dream, for instance, is to start a new dance craze) that it’s impossible to get wrapped up in the evolution of any of the characters. “Damsels In Distress” is ostensibly satire, but if the target is self-involved collegians, well, that’s like shooting fish on the floor. Whatever Stillman is trying to convey here is drenched in condescension — especially toward the frat boys, led by good sport Ryan Metcalf as the dopey Frank — and then eventually thrown aside in favor of a let’s-put-on-a-show tangent revolving around Violet’s desire to popularize a dance known as the Sambola. Now, I’m certainly not suggesting that all movies need to be bleak cinema vérité in order to be classified as art; escapism always has a place. But if you’re investing 100 minutes of your life in a film, you want something back,
be it universal truths, a few laughs, or even just a warm, fuzzy feeling. The confusing “Damsels In Distress” provides none of those things, despite the yeoman efforts of a talented cast, especially the gracefully coltish Tipton and the underappreciated Adam Brody. (Fans of “The Wire” should recognize the neighborly Jimbo; that’s Jermaine Crawford, who played the tragic Dukie in Season 4.) But the sincere Gerwig, of course, is the standout, making Violet rather likable thanks to her stubborn generosity as well as her willingness to admit when she might need help as well. Over the next couple of months Dryden
audiences will be treated to a complete retrospective chronicling the feature films of Jan Švankmajer, the peerless Czech surrealist whose animation style has influenced important artists like Terry Gilliam, the Brothers Quay, and Tim Burton. Švankmajer’s wild blend of stop-motion and folk puppetry allow the filmmaker to infuse cinematic life into the oddest of objects, with his graphically gooey sound design nearly as arresting as his images. “Now you will see a film made for children... perhaps,” our young narrator taunts us at the beginning of “Alice,” Švankmajer’s darkly fanciful take on Lewis Carroll’s famous tale of the girl who falls down the rabbit hole. It should surprise no one that Švankmajer’s Wonderland is equally inventive, his White Rabbit a taxidermied and carefully white-gloved specimen who breaks free and leads Alice (the solemn Kristýna Kohoutová) on a bizarre, dimly lit adventure that includes tongues, skulls, bugs, meat, various slimes, and a caterpillar made from a sock. Maybe a little too deliberate at times with those close-ups of the sparse narration, “Alice” — wait; what am I complaining about? Švankmajer clearly knows what he’s doing.
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DIRTY HARRY
Thursday, May 3, 8 p.m. Violent and unpredictable cop “Dirty” Harry Callahan is called into action when a killer begins stalking the streets of San Francisco. But is the cure offered by Harry’s unorthodox methods worse than the disease? The ultimate “lone wolf” cop movie. (Don Siegel, US 1971, 102 min.)
THE TURIN HORSE Movies for movie lovers, 6 nights a week. ’70s Cops
Saturday, May 5, 8 p.m. & Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m. Turin, 1889: Nietzsche embraces a horse to protect it from vicious whipping; then, the philosopher’s mind collapses. So goes the chronicle, but what happened to the horse? Hungarian master Béla Tarr tells its story within the stark, monumental pace of a moral apocalypse. An endurance test in cinematic style. (A Torinói ló, Béla Tarr, Hungary/France/Germany/ Switzerland/US 2011, 146 min., Hungarian w/ subtitles.)
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4:20, 9:20; also in 3D 2; THE RAVEN: 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20; SAFE: 11:55 a.m., 2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:35; THINK LIKE A MAN: 12, 12:30, 4:15, 4:55, 7, 7:50, 9:50, 10:35; THE THREE STOOGES: 12:15, 2:30, 4:50, 7:35, 9:50.
Dryden Theatre 271-3361 900 East Ave *NOTE: Film times for Wed 5/2-5/9* ALICE: Wed 5/2 8; DIRTY HARRY: Thu 5/3 8; SWEET SWEETBACK’s BAADASSSSS SONG: Fri 5/4 8, Sun 5/6 7; THE TURIN HORSE: Sat 5/5 8, Sun 5/6 2; LIFE AND NOTHING MORE: Tue 5/8 8; SURVIVING LIFE: Wed 5/9 8.
Eastview 13 425-0420 Eastview Mall, Victor THE AVENGERS: 11:50 a.m., 12:50, 1:20, 2:05, 3, 4, 5:10, 6:10, 7;10, 7:40, 8:15, 9:15 10:15; also in 2D, closed caption, 12:20, 3:30, 4:30, 6:40, 7:25, 9;45, 10:30, 10:45; THE CABIN IN THE WOODS: 11:45 a.m.; CHIMPANZEE: 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:45, 10:05; THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: Closed caption, 12:35, 3:25, 7:05, 10:10; THE HUNGER GAMES: 12:30, 3:35, 7, 10:20; THE
Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] ALICE (1988): The alreadybizarre Lewis Carroll tale gets the Jan Švankmajer treatment when the legendary Czech surrealist inserts a live-action heroine into a stop-motion Wonderland. Dryden (Wed, May 2, 8 p.m.) THE AVENGERS (PG-13): Writer-director Joss Whedon marshals Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, and the rest of Nick Fury’s Avenger Initiative to save the planet from Loki and his minions. With Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and everyone else. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintag, Webster DAMSELS IN DISTRESS (PG13): The first movie in over a decade from filmmaker Whit Stillman is an ensemble comedy starring Greta Gerwig as the de facto leader of a group of coeds trying to make campus life better for the unhappy and the unwashed. Little, Pittsford DIRTY HARRY (1971): Do you want to see Clint Eastwood’s first outing as the violent and unpredictable San Francisco cop Harry Callahan, on the trail of a sadistic serial killer? Well, do ya, punk? Dryden (Thu, May 3, 8 p.m.) LIFE AND NOTHING MORE... (1992): From Iranian auteur Abbas Kiarostami comes this documentary fiction about 34 City may 2-8, 2012
LUCKY ONE: 11:55 a.m., 2:20, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 12:10, 2:35, 7:35; Also in 2D Closed caption, 5:15, 10; THE RAVEN: Closed caption, 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:20, 9;50; SAFE: Closed caption, 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:30, 9:55; THE THREE STOOGES: 12:25, 2:45, 5;
Geneseo Theatres 243-2691 Geneseo Square Mall THE AVENGERS 3D: 7, 9:40; also Fri-Sun 4, Sat-Sun 1; also in 2D 7, 9:40; also Fri-Sun 4, Sat-Sun 1; THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 7, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 4, Sat-Sun 1:15; THE HUNGER GAMES: 7, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 4, Sat-Sun 1; THE LUCKY ONE: 7, 9, also Fri-Sun 5, Sat-Sun 1, 3; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 7, 8:45; also Fri-Sun 5, Sat-Sun 1, 3.
Greece Ridge 12 225-5810 176 Greece Ridge Center Dr. THE AVENGERS: 12:20, 3:30, 6:40, 9:45; also close caption 8:45; also in 3D 11:50 a.m., 12:50, 3, 4, 6:10, 7:10, 7:40, 9:15, 10:15 10:45; CHIMPANZEE: 12:25, 2:35, 4:45, 6:45; THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 1, 4:20, 7:20, 10:10; THE HUNGER GAMES: 12:35, 4:10, 7:15, 10:20;
a filmmaker and his son combing through the aftermath of an earthquake in search of the child stars of Kiarostami’s “Where Is the Friend’s House?” Dryden (Tue, May 8, 8 p.m.) SWEET SWEETBACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG (1971): Written, produced, scored, directed by, and starring Melvin Van Peebles, this watershed American indie follows a well-endowed young prostitute trying to stay a step ahead of The Man after taking down a couple of brutal, racist cops. Dryden (Fri, May 4, 8 p.m.) THE TURIN HORSE (2011): This Hungarian drama co-directed by Béla Tarr and Ágnes Hranitzky is a fictionalized account of what happened to an old horse whose whipping may have brought about the mental breakdown of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Dryden (Sat, May 5, 8 p.m., and Sun, May 6, 2 p.m.) [ CONTINUING ] 21 JUMP STREET (R): Jonah Hill co-wrote the script for this tacky-looking 80’s redo, in which he and Channing Tatum go undercover at a high school to bust a drug ring. Johnny Depp cameos, and Ice Cube yells. Canandaigua AMERICAN REUNION (R): Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, and Seann William Scott lead the cast in this raunchy gathering of “American Pie” alumni, in which we learn that the Class of 1999’s dreams and plans
THE LUCKY ONE: Closed caption, 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:50, 10:30; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: Closed caption, 12:40, 5, 9:35; also in 3D 2:50, 7:25; THE RAVEN: Closed caption, 12, 2:40, 5:10, 7:45, 10:35; SAFE: Closed caption, 12:15, 2;45, 5:05, 7:35, 9:55; THINK LIKE A MAN: Closed caption, 1:10, 4:30, 7:30, 10:25; THE THREE STOOGES: 12:10, 2:30, 4:55.
MYSTERIOUS ISLAND: 2:25 , 4:50, 7:10, 9:45; also in 3D 5:10; PROJET X: 2:45, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05; SAFE: Open caption, 4:30, 9:20; SAFE HOUSE: 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55; STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 (3D): 2, 8; THIS MEANS WAR: 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50; A THOUSAND WORDS: 2:05, 4:55, 7;15, 9:30; TYLER PERRY’S GOOD DEEDS: 2:15, 5:25, 8:05.
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258-0400 240 East Ave. BULLY: 6:30, 9:40 (no 6:30 on Thur 5/10, or Sat 5/5, Sat 5/5 at 7 showing talkback); also Sat-Sun 12:40, 3:20; DAMSELS IN DISTRESS: 7, 9:20, also Sat-Sun 12:20, 4; JEFF WHO LIVES AT HOME: 7:10 (except Mon, Tue, Thur) 9:50; also Sat-Sun 12:30, Sun 3:50; JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI: 6:50, 9 (except Tue); also Sat-Sun 12:10, 3:40; THE KID WITH A BIKE: 6:40, 8:50; also Sat-Sun 12, 3:30.
383-1310 3349 Monroe Ave. THE AVENGERS (3D):2,4,7,8,10; also in 2D 1, 5; CHIMPANZEE: 2:20, 4:25, 6:30, 8:35; also Fri-Sun 12:15; DAMSEL IN DISTRESS: 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30; also Fri-Sun 12:05; THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10:05; THE HUNGER GAMES: 1:40, 4:45, 7:50; THE LUCKY ONE: 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50; also Fri-Sun 12:30; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 4:20, 8:50; also Fri-Sun 12; also in 3D 2:10, 6:40; THE RAVEN: 2:35, 5:25, 7:40, 10:10; also Fri-Sun 12:10.
Movies 10 292-5840 2613 W. Henrietta Rd. ACT OF VALOR: 2:30, 5:15, 8:15; ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED: 2:20, 7:30; HUGO 3D: 2:30, 5:30, 8:10; JOURNEY 2: THE
may not have worked out. Canandaigua, Tinseltown, Vintage BULLY (PG-13): This acclaimed documentary personalizes an important and heartbreaking social issue by spending time with five families whose lives have been deeply impacted by what is essentially the cruel abuse of a child by another child. Greece, Little THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (R): Joss Whedon co-wrote the script for the directing debut of “Cloverfield” writer Drew Goddard, a genre-tweaking horror flick in which a group of 20somethings on vacation learn that there is much more to their remote spot than mere evil. With Chris Hemsworth, Richard Jenkins, and Bradley Whitford. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Tinseltown CHIMPANZEE (G): Tim Allen narrates this documentary about a 3-year-old chimp who finds himself alone in the African forests until he is adopted by a fully grown male chimpanzee. Eastview, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltow, Webster DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX (PG): Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, and Danny DeVito provide a few of the voices for this 3D take on the classic environmental parable about the residents of Thneed-ville and their dealings with the grumpy but charming guardian of the land. Canandaigua, Cinema, Tinseltown, Vintage THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT (R): Jason Segel reteams with “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”
Tinseltown USA / IMAX 247-2180 2291 Buffalo Rd. AMERICAN REUNION: 9:55;THE AVENGERS 3D: 12:35, 1:45,
director Nicholas Stoller for a romantic comedy that charts the ups and downs in the relationship of an engaged couple. Co-starring Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt, and “Animal Kingdom” Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver. Canandaigua Culver, Eastview Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintage, Webster THE HUNGER GAMES (PG13): Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss Everdeen in this adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ wildly popular YA novel set in a dystopian future where teens must fight to the death on live TV. Co-starring Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth. Canandaigua, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintage, Webster JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME (R): Jason Segel plays the title character in the latest from Jay and Mark Duplass (“Cyrus”) about a 30-year-old slacker who encounters his destiny when he finally leaves mom Susan Sarandon’s basement to go buy wood glue. With Ed Helms. Little JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI (PG): The first feature documentary by David Gelb is a portrait of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, a perfectionseeking Tokyo sushi chef with an acclaimed restaurant, three Michelin stars, and complicated relationships with his adult sons. Little JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (PG): Dwayne Johnson, Michael
2:55, 4:05, 5:15, 7:35, 8:45, 9:55, 10:45; also in 2D: 11:30 a.m., 1:10, 2:20, 4:40, 5:50, 6:25, 8:10, 9:20; also in IMAX 3D 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:15;THE CABIN IN THE WOODS: 2:25, 7:25; CHIMPANZEE: 12:40, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:25; THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 1, 4, 7:10, 10;THE HUNGER GAMES: 12, 3:20, 6:40, 9:50; THE LORAX: 1:15, 3:30, 5:45; THE LUCKY ONE: 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:05; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 12:10, 4:45; also in 3D 2:25, 7:05, 9:20; THE RAVEN: 11:55 a.m., 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15; SAFE: 12:20, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10; THINK LIKE A MAN: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:40; THE THREE STOOGES: 12:15, 2:30, 5:10, 7:30; TITANIC (3D): 8; WRATH OF THE TITANS 3D: 4:55, 10:05.
Vintage Drive In 226-9290 1520 W Henrietta Rd. *NOTE: Film times for Fri-Sun 5/4-5/6* AMERICAN REUNION: 10:30; THE AVENGERS: 8:25; FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 8:25; THE HUNGER GAMES: 9:55; JOHN CARTER: 10:50; THE LORAX: 9:50; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 8:25; THE THREE STOOGES: 8:25.
Caine, and Josh Hutcherson (“The Kids Are Alright”) star in this family adventure about a teen who goes looking for his explorer grandpa. Also starring Luis Guzmán and Vanessa Hudgens. Movies 10 THE KID WITH A BIKE (PG13): From award-winning Belgian auteurs Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne comes this naturalistic drama about a sad pre-teen boy who is abandoned by his father and taken in by a hairdresser. Starring Cécile de France and Jérémie Renier. Little THE LUCKY ONE (PG-13): Zac Efron stars in the latest from director Scott Hicks (1996’s “Shine”), an adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel about a Marine who returns from duty in Iraq looking for the mystery woman he believed to be his good-luck charm. With Taylor Schilling and Blythe Danner. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview Geneseo, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster MIRROR MIRROR (PG): Tarsem Singh follows up “Immortals” with his retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale about an Evil Queen (Julia Roberts) whose ranking as the fairest of them all is threatened by a feisty orphan called Snow White (Lily Collins). Canandaigua, Cinema, Greece THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS (PG): Aardman Animation, the folks behind “Wallace and Gromit,” returns with this tale about The Pirate
Webster 12 888-262-4386 2190 Empire Blvd. THE AVENGERS: 1:30, 3, 4:40, 6:15, 8; also 2D 12:30, 3:45, 7, 7:30, 8:45, 10:15, 10:50, 11:30; also Fri-Sun 3D 9:30, 11:15; also Fri-Sun 2D 10:15, 10:50, 11:30; also Sat-Sun 2D 9:30 a.m., 3D 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m.; CHIMPANZEE: 12, 2:45, 5, 7; also Sat-Sun 10:10 a.m.; THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 2, 5:10, 7:50, 11; also Fri-Sun 11; also Sat-Sun 11 a.m., THE HUNGER GAMES: 1:10, 4:05, 7:15, also Fri-Sun 10; also Sat-Sun 10:20 a.m.; THE LUCKY ONE: 1:45, 4:30, 7:20; also Fri-Sun 9:45; also Sat-Sun 11:15 a.m.; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 12:15, 4:50; also in 2D 2:30, 7:10; also Fri-Sun 3D 9:15; THE RAVEN: 2:15, 5:30, 8:15; also Fri-Sun 10:45; also Sat-Sun 11:30 a.m.; SAFE: 12:45, 3:30, 5:45, 8:30, 10:40; also Fri-Sun 10:40; also Sat-Sun 10:15 a.m.; THINK LIKE A MAN: 1:20, 4:15, 7:40; also Fri-Sun 10:30; also Sat-Sun 10:40 a.m.; THREE STOOGES: 1:00, 3:15, 5:20; also Sat-Sun 10:50 a.m.
Captain and his efforts to win Pirate of the Year over rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz. Featuring the voices of Hugh Grant, Jeremy Piven, and Salma Hayek. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintage, Webster SAFE (R): The latest from director Boaz Yakin (“Remember the Titans”) is a crime-drama starring Jason Statham as an ex-cage fighter protecting a brilliant young girl whose memory holds information wanted by the Russian mob, the Chinese mob, and corrupt NYC cops. Culver, Eastview Greece, Movies 10, Tinseltown, Webster THINK LIKE A MAN (PG-13): This ensemble comedy from director Tim Story (“Fantastic Four”) follows four buddies who turn the tables on their women when they learn that the ladies are devotees of a popular self-help book. With Taraji P. Henson, Romany Malco, and Gabrielle Union. Culver, Greece, Tinseltown, Webster THE THREE STOOGES (PG): The latest from the Farrelly brothers resurrects the sadistically dunderheaded trio for a story that finds Larry, Curly, and Moe stumbling into a murder plot... and a reality TV show. Starring Sean Hayes, Jane Lynch, and Larry David. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Tinseltown Vintage, Webster
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All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful, “to make, print, or publish, any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under the age of 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Call the local Fair Housing Enforcement Project, FHEP at 325-2500 or 1-866-671-FAIR. Si usted sospecha una practica de vivienda injusta, por favor llame al servicio legal gratis. 585-325-2500 - TTY 585-325-2547.
Apartments for Shared Rent Housing MONROE /ALEXANDER AREA Small Studio, 2nd floor, quiet building. Includes appliances, coin laundry, $400 includes all. 330-0011 or 671-3806 PAUL WOLK COMMONS CITY/435 State Street. For Rent, 1 bedroom. 100% smoke-free. Energy-efficient appliances. Laundry room. Community room. Intercom Access. Off-street parking. Rent $572 includes utilities. Income/occupancy requirements. Call Renee for an application: 585.328.3228 ext. 1305
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Shared Housing MALE furnished bedroom with male, direct tv, $575 all. Security deposit. Dog on premises, smoker ok. 585-5860920.
ROWLEY/PARK Two Bedroom Plus, Extra room. Second floor, hardwoods, appliances, quiet, sunny, private entrance, laundry, parking, heat. No pets, $825 + deposit. June 1st. 585544-1962
Sublets SUBLET Sublet $940/month: Ground floor,Upscale 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with washer and dryer available June 1, 2012. Credit Check required. Chili, NY 14624 call 585-571-4266.
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UofR/ AIRPORT AREA Brick, Mixed use building. 6,000 sq.ft. of stores/office plus 3 apartments. Owner must sell due to illness. Owner financing, no banks needed. 383-8888
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Located at the southern end of the city, the Strong-Mt. Hope Neighborhood is rich in culture, recreational opportunities, and beauty. This diverse neighborhood is one of the city’s premier areas of academia and convenient living, where older houses are regarded as treasures. Great architecture, constant restorations, and the active and knowledgeable Upper Mount Hope Neighborhood Association have made this area one of the places to be in the Flower City. Its close proximity to downtown has made it a popular residential area for over a century, particularly among young professionals and medical students. The historic character of this neighborhood is imparted mainly by the impressive concentration of quality smaller houses built between 1920 and 1940, and its proximity to the sprawling Genesee Valley Park along the Genesee River. One fine example of this residential architecture is 79 Irvington Road, a Colonial Revival style home that illustrates how an older house can accommodate contemporary living while remaining true to the spirit of the original period. One enters this residence from a front porch, ideal for enjoyment of summer weather, to an entry vestibule with original flooring. The design concept is immediately evident—clean lines, natural materials and finishes, and abundant texture. In the living room to the right, minimal window treatments highlight the beautiful windows, enclosed sun porch, and built-in bookcases that shoulder a brick-front wood-burning fireplace. Quality of construction
continues in an open dining room to the left. A swinging door opens to a light-filled kitchen, with built-ins, an arched entryway, hardwood floors, an updated breakfast nook, and a door that leads to a spacious fenced-in backyard. The yard provides enough room for children to play, adults to entertain, or avid gardeners to plant until their hearts are content. A paved driveway leads to a two-car garage behind the house, set in generous natural surroundings. As one ascends the stairs to the second floor, the house remains warmly inviting, cozy and practical. Beautiful hardwood floors grace three bedrooms as well as the main hallway containing a charming built-in linen closet and a full bath. From the hallway, one accesses the full attic, completely finished with ample storage space. The inviting third floor would make for a cozy office, guest room, or a perfect fourth bedroom. This residence in the heart of the Strong-Mt. Hope Neighborhood is where simplicity and artistry harmonize in one affordable house. Unpretentious, informal and designed for comfortable family living, 79 Irvington is both beautiful and functional. This 1603 square foot house is listed at $164,900. For more information, visit rochestercityliving.com/ property/R180941 or contact Susan Aser at Re/Max Plus at 585-279-8288. by Skye Bird Skye is a Landmark Society volunteer.
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Jam Section BASS PLAYER I don’t want to hang around in bars. I just want to play some twangy old rock’n’roll, ska, or New Wave. Who’s up for it? Craig at mooskamovers@aol.com CALLING ALL MUSICIANS OF ALL GENRES - the Rochester Music Coalition wants you! Please register on our
website. For further info: www. rochestermusiccoalition.org. info@rochestermusiccoalition. org. 585-235-8412 LOOKING FOR VOCALISTS to be part of vocal group. Doing originals and covers. 25 years and older. Please do not inquire if not serious and stable. Contact Bobby 585-328-4121 ROCK STAR, MR. ROCHESTER, lead vocalist, is looking to form band (Classic Rock) with lead guitarist, bassist, drummer & rhythm guitars Covers & originals 585-473-5089 THE CHORUS OF THE GENESEE Needs all male voices for Spring Concerts; reading music NOT necessary; Tuesday evenings; we sing; we laugh; we train; we buy a visitors’ first beer. Call Ed Rummler 585-385-2698
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Notices GOOD NUTRITION is the best medicine! Food stamps help families eat healthier. You or your clients may be eligible for Food Stamps. In Monroe County, call MCLAC’s Nutrition Outreach & Education Program at (585) 295-5624 to find out if you may be eligible. Prepared by a project of Hunger Solutions New York, USDA/FNS and NYSOTDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. MCC DENTAL HYGIENE student looking for volunteer patients interested in complimentary dental cleaning, just pay $1 for parking. Preferred 2+ years since last professional cleaning. Call 292-2045 and leave message for Leslie S.
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[ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Humbert & Swiech LLC filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/29/11. Office located in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 180 Merrick Street, Rochester, NY, 14615. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ LEGAL NOTICE GENESEE CHANNEL MAINTENANCE COMPANY LLC ] Notice of Organization: Genesee Channel Maintenance Company LLC was filed with SSNY on March 29, 2012. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. PO address which SSNY shall mail any process against the LLC served upon it: 361 Boxart Street, Rochester, NY 14612. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ LEGAL NOTICE WATCH POINT TRUST COMPANY, LLC ] Notice of Qualification: Watch Point Trust Company, LLC filed an Application for Authority with SSNY on February 24, 2012. Office: Monroe County. Formed in ME on 8/31/10. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. PO address which SSNY shall mail any process against the LLC served upon him: 1300 Clinton Square, Rochester, NY 14604. ME address of LLC: c/o James I. Cohen, P.O. Box 586, Portland, ME 04112-0586. Articles of Organization filed with ME Sec. Of State, 101 State House Station, Augusta, ME 043330101. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] BURY MY HEART WITH TONAWANDA, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 2/24/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, Attn: Kristina Nomeika, Mgr., 100 Woodsmeadow Ln., Rochester, NY 14623. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] 1 MAIN, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/6/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent
upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1 Main St., Apt. A, Brockport, NY 14420. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] BASISTY PROPERTIES, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 2/24/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 58 Valley View Dr., Brockport, NY 14420. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Bass Grey LLC filed Arts.of Org.with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/11.Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to Christian M. Nadler, Esq., 585 Packetts Landing, Fairport NY 14450. Purpose of LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] BLACK BAG CREDENTIALING, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/17/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, PO Box 1441, Pittsford, NY 14534-1441. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] COLVI CARVER HOLDINGS LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 2/21/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Nicole Dunlap, 23 Bru-Mar Dr., Rochester, NY 14606-5342. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Compass Lode LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sec .of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to Christian M. Nadler, Esq., 585 Packetts Landing, Fairport NY 14450. Purpose of LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] ECDS PROPERTIES, LLC, a domestic LLC,
Legal Ads Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/30/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, Attn: Hochan Son, 1305 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] EKSTEN AUTOWORKS LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 4/6/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1399 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] EMPIRE CRAFT ALLIANCE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/16/2012. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Ettelman & Hochheiser, 100 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 40, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 1555 Lyell Ave., Rochester, NY 14606. [ NOTICE ] First Lichen LLC filed Arts.of Org.with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/11.Office location: Monroe County.SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to Christian M. Nadler, Esq., 585 Packetts Landing, Fairport NY 14450. Purpose of LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Georgena Terry & Ass., LLC, filed Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State on 3/12/2012. Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 3 Center Ct Ln, Penfield NY 14526. The purpose of the Company is bicycle design. [ NOTICE ] High Site LLC filed Arts .of Org. with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process
to Christian M. Nadler, Esq., 585 Packetts Landing, Fairport NY 14450. Purpose of LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Index No. 2011-4627 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, Timothy L. Romig; Amanda M. Romig; PYOD LLC, Defendants Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated April 23, 2012 and entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the front vestibule of the Monroe County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe, on May 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Greece, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 99 Stonecliff Drive, Rochester, New York 14616, Tax Account No. 060.59-2-45, described in Deed recorded in Liber 9704 of Deeds, page 666; lot size 45 x 177.10. 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: $68,783.25 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest.DATED: April 2012 Richard Holtzberg, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE ] International Facilitators, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 3/21/2012. 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 145 Culver Rd., Ste. 100. Rochester, NY 14620.
LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Jefferson Liquor Hut, LLC, 560 Jefferson Avenue, has filed Arts. of Org. with the NY Dept .of State (SSNY) on April 12th 2012. Its office is in, Monroe County. SSNY has been design. as agent of the upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any shall be mailed to 1315 Jay Street, Rochester NY, 14611. The purpose of the Company is any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] LADUE PRECISION LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/12/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 859 Ladue Rd., Brockport, NY 14420. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] LAST ONE STANDING LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/21/2011. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Kenneth Chung PO Box 295 Alpine, NJ 07620. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] LEGAL NOTICE OF FORMATION KELINA’S CAFE, LLC, filed Arts. of Org. with SSNY on 3/02/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as its agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Mary Wade LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on March 29, 2012. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 23A Cullen’s Run, Pittsford, NY 14534. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] MITRA WEST ACQUISITIONS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of (SSNY) 3/16/12. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent
of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process tp 2976 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Name of LLC: Lighting IQ, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 3/30/12. Office loc.: Monroe County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 271 Marsh Rd., Ste. 2, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Name of LLC: Sail Services LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 1/31/12. Office loc.: Monroe Co. 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, regd. agt. upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of DOLIN ASSOCIATES LLC, Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/30/12. Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to LLC at 11 Partridge Hl, Honeoye Falls, NY, 14472. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of NOVO ENTERPRISES, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/9/12. 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. 125 Florendin Drive, Henrietta, NY 14467. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of SEVARED RECORDS, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/12/12. 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. 350 Windsor Rd, Rochester, NY 14612. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number not yet assigned, for a full on premise beer, wine & liquor license
has been applied for by MKUHLS Inc. dba Wallstreet, 330 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, County of Monroe, City of Rochester, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number not yet assigned, for a full on premise beer, wine & liquor license has been applied for by Steel River BBQ Bar & Grill Inc. dba Steel River BBQ Bar & Grill , 421 River St, Rochester, NY 14612, County of Monroe, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number not yet assigned, for a full on premise beer, wine & liquor license has been applied for by Tap and Table Inc. dba Tap and Table, 284 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY 14608, County of Monroe, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Form. of BALAJI OF ROCHESTER, LLC (the “LLC”). Art. of Org. filed with Secretary of the State of NY (SSNY) on 2/9/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 2041 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526. Purpose: any lawful purpose [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 23 WAKE ROBIN TERRACE, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/17/12. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 5503 W. Henrietta Rd., West Henrietta, NY 14586. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Real estate holdings. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: Martha Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/29/2012. 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: 96 Martha St, Spencerport NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of ANDCON, LLC Arts.
of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/19/2012. 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, 1495 Fieldcrest Drive, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of BLAINE RESEARCH LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 2/22/2012. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Blaine Research, LLC, 48 Laconia Pkwy, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Broom Clean Estate Services LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/7/12 Office location: Monroe County. Princ. Office of LLC: 1000 East Ave 205, Rochester, NY 14607. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC’s princ. office. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of BUCKTON HOLDINGS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/12/2012. 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: 1820 Taboret Trail, Ontario, NY 14519. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Ces A. Liquors LLC. Articles of Organization filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/7/12. 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 Madeline Torres 219 Red Hickory Drive, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION of CONTINENTAL EQUITY INCOME LLC (“LLC”) Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (“NYSOS”) on 12/14/2011, 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: 2604 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 352, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of CRANBERRY CAPITAL LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/13/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o United State Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of GALLO AND GLEASON ORTHODONTICS, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/5/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, 246 South Avenue, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: practice the profession of dentistry. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of HatZ, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/12/2012. 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, 144 Exchange Blvd., Suite 102, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of HOPEWELL HOSPITALITY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/27/12. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 1170 Pittsford Victor Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: Agor Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 15, 2012. 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: 109 Guy Grace Lane, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of LPL Focus LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/23/2012. 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, P.O. Box 25131, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of LUCKY’S ROD SHOP, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/20/2006. 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, 4373 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612.. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Lynn Covert Holdings, LLC amended to Lynn Perry Properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/12/12. 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 MOEAIR, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/09/12. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 2020 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14618. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of MSE SOLUTIONS, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/10/12. Office in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to
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12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Real Good Pizza, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/13/12. 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 545 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY 14617. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Rising Places LLC, a limited liability company. Arts. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 2/16/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC, 150 Benton Street Rochester NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Redevelopment GP LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 2/28/2012. Office location: Monroe County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process
against it may be served and shall mail process to: Samuel Ross, WinnCompanies, 6 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Redevelopment Limited Partnership. Cert. filed with NY Dept. of State on 3/5/2012. Office location: Monroe County. Sec. of State designated agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Samuel Ross, WinnCompanies, 6 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109, principal business address. Name/address of general partner available from Sec. of State. Term: until 12/31/2060. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Spruce Risk Purchasing Group LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/14/11. Office location: Monroe County. Sec. of State
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designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: University of Rochester, Office of the General Counsel, Attn: Spencer L. Studwell, Esq., 263 Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY 14627, principal business address. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Stetzer Consulting LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/4/12. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. Office of LLC: 458 Whiting Rd Webster, NY 14580. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC’s princ. office. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION of STRONG ISLAND ASSOCIATES LLC (“LLC”) Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (“NYSOS”) on 10/9/2003, 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: 3280 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of TAYLOR SALES REPRESENTATIVES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/9/2012. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o David C. King, 70 Linden Oaks, Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of VJV HOLDINGS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/20/12. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 570 Shipbuilder’s Creek Rd., Webster, NY 14580. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of VOC COMPANY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/24/12.
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Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 81 Langpap Rd., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, Attn: Nancy L. Richardson at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of DHD Brokerage, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/16/12. Off. loc.: Monroe County. LLC formed in North Carolina (NC) on 11/1/11. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Silver & Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. NC address of LLC: 327 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27603. Arts. of Org. filed with NC Secy. of State, 2 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601. Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of VOCALNET, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/8/12. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/13/11. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 2875 Michelle Dr., Ste. 100, Irvine, CA 92606. Principal office address: 3727 Buchanan St., 4th Fl., San Francisco, CA 94123. Address to be maintained in DE: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts of Org. filed with the DE Secretary of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] OF FORMATION of CARRIAGEHOUSE ENTERPRISES, LLC (“LLC”) Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (“NYSOS”) on 12/19/2011, 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: 203 Meigs Street, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] OPTICOOL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/14/12. Office location: Monroe County.
SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 45 Hendrix Rd., W. Henrietta, NY 14586. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] RED NECK AIR CLEANER LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/13/12. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 391 E. Manitou Rd., Hilton, NY 14468. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Twelfth Spire LLC filed Arts .of Org. with the Sec.of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/11 .Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to Christian M. Nadler, Esq., 585 Packetts Landing, Fairport NY 14450. Purpose of LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Two Wrights LLC filed Arts .of Org .with the Sec.of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to Christian M. Nadler, Esq., 585 Packetts Landing, Fairport NY 14450. Purpose of LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] VAN JOHNSON GROUP LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/16/09. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 21 Stargrass Ln., W. Henrietta, NY 14586. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] West Bellwether LLC filed Arts.of Org.with the Sec.of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/17/11. Office location: Monroe County.SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to Christian M. Nadler, Esq., 585 Packetts Landing, Fairport NY 14450. Purpose of LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Fair Sail LLC filed Arts. of Org.with the Sec.of
State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/11.Office location: Monroe County.SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to Christian M. Nadler, Esq., 585 Packetts Landing, Fairport NY 14450. Purpose of LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of GJOHNSON PROPERTIES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/22/2012. Office location: Monroe County, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to: C/O GJOHNSON PROPERTIES, LLC, 258 Arnett Blvd., Rochester, NY 14619. Purpose: Any lawful purpose, 10074060 4-30;5-7-1421-29;7-6t [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF BTGRC, LLC ] BTGRC, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 3/16/12. Office location: Monroe County, NY. Principal business location: 1265 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011 which is also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF CANALSIDE PROPERTIES OF NEW YORK, LLC ] The name of the Limited Liability Company is Canalside Properties of New York, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on 12/18/2006. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to PO Box 11, Fairport, NY 14450. The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under NY LLC Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the Limited Liability Company (LLC)
is DAM PARCEL, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on April 12, 2012. Office location is Monroe County, New York. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to theLLC at 7 Buttermilk Hill Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MICROADVENTURE TECHNOLOGIES LLC ] Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 04/23/2012. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to MICROADVENTURE TECHNOLOGIES LLC, C/O MAREK KOWARZ, 3 PORTOFINO CIRCLE, HENRIETTA, NY 14467. Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PIXEL SYNERGY & FORENSICS LLC ] Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 04/05/2012. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PIXEL SYNERGY & FORENSICS LLC, C/O ROBERT V. REISCH, 93 NETTLECREEK RD., FAIRPORT, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 201011620 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff vs. Daniel W. Taylor, New York State Commissioner of Taxation, ESL Federal Credit Union, HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A..; “Niva” Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 14, 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 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the
Legal Ads Town of Greece, County of Monroe, State of New York, being a part of Great Lot Fourteen (14) bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center line of Long Pond Road at a distance of one thousand five hundred forty-two and thirtyfour hundredths feet (1,542.34) southerly from the center line of English Road; thence (1) easterly at an angle, in the southeast quadrant of eighty-nine degrees, fifty-four minutes ten seconds (89º 54’ 10”) a distance of four hundred sixteen and sixty hundredths feet (416.60) to a point; thence (2) southerly at an angle in the southwest quadrant of ninety degrees five minutes and fifty seconds (90º 05’ 50”) a distance of ninety feet (90.00) to a point; thence (3) westerly at an angle in the northwest quadrant of eightynine degrees fifty-four minutes ten seconds (89º 54’ 10” a distance of four hundred sixteen and sixty hundredths feet (416.60) to a point; thence (4) northerly at an angle in the northeast quadrant of ninety degrees five minutes and fifty seconds (90º 05’ 50”) along the center line of Long Pond Road, a distance of ninety feet (90) to the point of beginning. Said premises is also known as Lot 1 of the Wolpert Subdivision as the same is shown on a map filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 252 of Maps, Page 98; Tax Account No. 059.03-2-50.2; Property Address: 942 Long Pond Road, Town of Greece, New York Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $57,936.60 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest.DATED: April 2012 Leonard Rosner, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767
[ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2010-13233 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, Timothy S. Noonan; Prime Acceptance Corp.; New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance; ESL Federal Credit Union; Kathleen RyanDickey; United States of America, Internal Revenue Service; Ford Motor Credit Company LLC; Kathy Jurkowski, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated June 24, 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 16, 2012 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 Henrietta, County of Monroe and State of New York, known and described as Lot No. 434 of the Mapledale Subdivision, Section IX , according to a map made by Sear, Brown and Associates, Engineers, recorded in Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 177 of Maps, at pages 23 and 24. Tax Account No. 175.10-1-39 Property Address: 40 Maple Valley Crescent, Town of Henrietta, 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: $116,445.76 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: April 2012 Seema Ali Rizzo, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 3245767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2011-7561 SUPREME COURT
STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff vs. Doreen M. Burnside, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 26, 2012 and entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Monroe County Clerk’s Office, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe, on May 10, 2012 at 10:00 A.M., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Ogden, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 3648 BrockportSpencerport Road, Spencerport, New York 14559, Tax Account No. 085.04-1-7.1, described in Deed recorded in Liber 10645, page 378; 387.54 ft. x 174.80 ft. 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: $106,705.05 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: April 2012 Anthony John LaDuca, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ SUMMONS AND NOTICE ] Index No. 20111219 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT MONROE COUNTY AMERICAN TAX FUNDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.K. M. GEORGE; LAND TRUST NUMBER 1191298 U/ D/T DATED DECEMBER 21, 1998, D.T. EARLY, TRUSTEE; KIM MARIE COCO, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J. COCO A/K/A JOSEPH COCO; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING
AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 31, 1996 SERIES 1996-B; DISCOVER BANK; METRO PORTFOLIOS INC.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; COUNTY OF MONROE AND “JOHN DOE #1” THROUGH “JOHN DOE #100”, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above-entitled foreclosure action, and to serve a copy of your answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal service within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Monroe County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject premises. Dated: March 12, 2012 The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an Order of Honorable Thomas M. Van Strydonck, a Justice of the Supreme Court, dated April 12, 2012, and filed with supporting papers in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose certain tax liens (the “Tax Lien”) covering the property known as 119 Lydia Street, City of Rochester, New York and identified as Tax Account No. 047.62-1-49.003 (the “Premises”). The relief sought is the sale of the Premises at public auction in satisfaction of the tax lien. In case of your failure to appear, judgment may be taken against you in the sum of $7,743.67, together with interest, costs, disbursements and attorney’s fees of this action, and directing the public sale of the Premises.Anthony J. Iacchetta PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP Office and Post Office Address 1400 First Federal Plaza Rochester, New York 14614 Tel. No. (585) 238-2000
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