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Sometimes I would just go out there and act crazy.”

NEWS, PAGE 6

Dear Dr. Vargas: about that $15 million...

NEWS, PAGE 5

You asked: what happened to the Strathallan’s trees?

NEWS, PAGE 5

REVIEW: JCC’s “Parade.”

THEATER, PAGE 26

City’s Best Busker Contest is BACK! MAP & OFFERS, PAGE 7

PRESERVATION | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN | PAGE 8 | PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK

Revisionist history Preservation has been a hot subject in Rochester recently because of the Cataract Street brew house. After a pitched battle, North American Breweries received permission to tear down the structure so the company can build a restaurant, museum, visitors’ center, and other amenities.

Some people compared the loss to that of the Bragdon train station and the RKO Palace: Rochester’s original sins of destruction. Mayor Tom Richards says those comparisons are unfair and that the city actually has a good record of protecting and reusing its significant buildings.

It’s been said that Rochester has “good bones.” It is on this skeleton — in the form of the city’s historic and

significant buildings and houses — that downtown and the neighborhoods will be rebuilt and reanimated.

It’s a proven formula, says Wayne Goodman, executive director of the Landmark Society of Western New York.

In a recent conversation, Goodman talked about the Society’s role in the Cataract fight, its current and future role in saving Rochester’s significant and historic structures, and the growing importance of historic preservation in the economic vitality of a city.

Pictured: the Rochester Free Academy on South Fitzhugh. Goodman names it as the city’s top priority for preservation.

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Mr. Mayor, what incentives will you give me?

An open letter to Mayor Tom Richards: I have been a life-long renter, mostly in the City of Rochester. Recently, I decided to invest in a house.

I am seriously considering a specific property in the City of Rochester, but I want to know what you are willing to offer to help convince me that your city is the place I want to invest in. Let me explain what I am offering.

I am a job creator, as I have a good job and I buy from locally owned stores at every opportunity. I would estimate that 75 percent of the money I have spent in Rochester has stayed in Rochester. I also bank locally at a credit union which invests in my neighborhood, so my earnings are multiplied many times and help support dozens of jobs.

As I can buy property in any town in the area as well as all over the country, I want to know what you are willing to offer for my investment. For other people’s investments, like the Culver Road Armory, you have given an assessment at the cost of the land, but I do not expect something so generous. Taxing my property at a third the assessed amount, like Corn Hill Landing, would be fine.

Of course, if I am so generous with my taxes, I also expect a low-interest loan. College Town is receiving one for a fifth the value of the project, with payment being taken out of the previously negotiated taxes, and this would be acceptable if nothing better can be worked out.

In the spirit of your statement concerning development in the city that we “have to do something,” I look forward to working with you on this project or I will take my investment elsewhere.

Please be timely in your response, as there is a nice house in Greece that I have my eye on as well.

DAVE ATIAS, ROCHESTER (FOR NOW)

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We all decry our part in bringing about the negative effects of climate change described in Jeremy Moule’s article (“Climate Change: Upsetting

the Balance,” April 18). However, we can still prevent the literal fragmentation of the earth under our feet known as “hydrofracking.”

Now is the time for New Yorkers to wise up, then rise up against the shale gas companies perched on our borders, awaiting permission from our state officials to proceed with this environmentally degrading mining procedure.

PATRICIA E. CULVER, FAIRPORT

Magnum show disappointed

When I left the Rochester “House of Pictures” exhibit I was very disappointed. I didn’t feel the photographers captured the essence of Rochester at all.

What I saw were many very ordinary photos that could have been taken in any large US city. A few were worthy, but I was hoping for home run quality by what was touted to be a collection of topnotch photojournalists. Maybe I was expecting too much but this project sure didn’t work for me.

S.K. FERRIS, FARMINGTON

License fee excesive

I’m open to reason, but $500 annually seems excessive to me (“City of Rochester Plans Overhaul of Entertainment Licensing,” April 20). When approaching a restaurant or coffee shop owner in the Park Avenue area about playing solo guitar at their establishment, several times I have been told that my first note will cost them $500, and therefore they don’t want live entertainment. So they use satellite radio, and I have to drive to gigs in the suburbs instead. Thanks for bringing this problem to light.

Norman Tibbils

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Biking between the campuses

This is a great idea, and it’s time to see it happen (“Building Bikefriendly Campus Connections,” May 2). We discussed this seriously in the ‘90s when the regional Multi-Use Trails Committee was still meeting. We felt it was possible to include St. John Fisher and Nazareth as well, given the proximity of Pittsford Trails’ Auburn Branch trail (at French Road, e.g.).

At the time, IIRC, Pittsford Trails had approached the institutions and there was some reluctance, but those things change.

Even SUNY-Geneseo is near a trail, the Genesee Valley Green-

way (which begins in Rochester, and connects with several other regional trails). I’ve seen Geneseo track and cross-country teams using it for practice.

Roberts Wesleyan would be a challenge to connect, although a proposed multi-use trail to Churchville would come within a mile of that campus. The trail I refer to – a rails-with-trails project mostly within the West Shore line right of way – was included in the ‘90s update of the regional bikepedestrian plan.

RACHACHA

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Try policing or firefighting yourself

All City Council members, the mayor, the deputy mayor, and the budget director should ride along with a police officer every night for a week to see with their own two eyes what really happens on THEIR streets (Police Oversight Group Wrapping Up Work,” May 2). It is nothing like you see on a TV show or read in the D&C. The same should be done with the Rochester Fire Department.

All of City Council, the mayor, the deputy mayor, and the budget director should have to go in and put out a fire in a vacant house.

The fire department could get a vacant house and set it on fire and let the city officials put out the fire.

JACK

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Schools group is a smokescreen

The list is top-heavy with the 1 percent (“Cuomo Names Group to Study School Reform,” News Blog, May 1): For-profit educational institutions, the chancellors of the universities (who haven’t met a new idea they liked in decades), the legislative committee chairs responsible for the money (they like getting re-elected), and the president of the state teachers union (can’t imagine he’s interested in giving up his bonus so inner-city school kids can eat lunch).

This commission is a smokescreen.

There are no parents, no students, educators, no one who actually knows what conditions are like and what needs to be done. Best way to shut people up in Albany is put a blue-ribbon panel of elitist non-stakeholders together to write a 500-page report that sits on a desk for 10 years.

STEVE

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The real ‘school’ problem “We have so many good kids. We have so many good teachers. Yet when you look into the eyes of those students, you cannot help but remember the statistics. Less than half of them will make it to graduation.

How could we have come to that? How can we be failing them so badly?”

This was Mayor Tom Richards in his State of the City address last week, referring to the biggest challenge facing the City of Rochester, its residents, and its businesses: the tragically low academic achievement of most of its students.

Unless we change that, the City of Rochester will never be stable and successful. And more important, the children of Rochester will be denied a productive, fulfilled adulthood.

Is the problem so complex that we can’t solve it? No. But schools and parents can’t solve the problem by themselves, and to insist that they can is irresponsible. All of us have a moral responsibility to make sure children are well educated. And that responsibility does not end when we pay taxes.

This will require intense involvement by city and county government, social-service agencies, the medical, faith, and business communities. And I’m not talking about things like tutoring, as helpful as they can be.

Next week, I’ll give you my short list of what could make a difference. But first, we need to come to grips with what we’re facing. Concentrated poverty, which we have allowed to blossom, has real consequences. One of the best articles I’ve read recently on that subject is Daniel Willingham’s “Why Does Family Wealth Affect Learning?” in the current American Educator. (Thanks to retired School Without Walls principal Dan Drmacich for passing it on.)

Some of what Willingham says obvious: wealthy parents can afford music lessons, travel, and summer camp.

But some of the ways income level affects learning are more subtle – and in my opinion, considerably more important.

One is the educational level of the parents. Well-educated parents not only have more books and magazines in the home, but they speak to their children in more complex sentences.

“Human capital” – skills and knowledge – is important. “Parents who have a good deal of human capital in the form of education will, in subtle and overt ways, impart their knowledge to their children,” Willingham says.

A second influence is poverty itself.

You can see the link between poverty and

Concentrated poverty of the intensity that exists in Rochester’s inner-city neighborhoods damages children. It affects their ability to learn.” academic achievement around the world, Willingham writes. Babies born to poor and poorly educated women are more likely to have low birth weight, which, Willingham notes, “is a risk factor for cognitive impairment with consequences measurable at least into middle childhood.”

There’s also “a high incidence of fetal alcohol syndrome” in babies born to poor and poorly educated women, Willingham notes, and that, too, “results in a host of cognitive deficits for the infant.”

Poor children are more likely to have poor nutrition and to not get proper medical care, more likely to be sick and miss school often.

Willingham also brings up something that he says is still a theory, but for which there is evidence (not to mention, I add, logic): that the stress of living in impoverished neighborhoods affects a child’s cognitive development. Poor parents are frequently under stress themselves, increasing the chance that they don’t provide the kind of consistent, warm, supportive nurturing that children need.

That is compounded by such stress as frequent violence in the neighborhood.

This is not an issue of blaming poor and poorly educated parents for the low achievement of their children. It is a statement of fact. Concentrated poverty of the intensity that exists in Rochester’s inner-city neighborhoods damages children.

It affects their ability to learn. Its effect can be countered, but that takes a major, community-wide effort.

If we ignore the facts, if we are not willing to recognize the root of the problem and address it, we will continue to fail our children.

Next week: what could make a difference, if we have the courage to try.

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Lincoln Alliance deal dissolves

Sale and renovation plans for the Lincoln Alliance building on East Main Street have fallen apart over asbestos. The buyer, Sutherland/Dutton, says there is more asbestos than disclosed, and abatement would add at least $2 million to the $22 million project.

Conifer Alliance, the seller, lowered its asking price to accommodate the buyer’s worries, but the agreement still fell apart. Sutherland/Dutton had planned to use the building for lofts, office space, and retail.

Congel seeks a new break

Developer Scott Congel proposed a new financing scheme for part of the Medley Centre redevelopment project in Irondequoit. Under Congel’s plan, the state’s portion of the sales taxes generated at the site would be used to pay back construction debts. The plan would require approval from the State Legislature and the governor.

Congel has reached out to state legislators.

Museum gets a design

Officials from the Finger Lakes Regional Economic

Development Council released designs and an online tour of the Finger Lakes Museum’s Discovery Campus. The museum is renovating the former Branchport Elementary School for the museum. The design and tour are available at fingerlakesmuseum.org.

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City Council examines land banks

The New York Section of the American Water Works Association said Rochester has the besttasting water in the state.

The city’s water, which is pulled from Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, won a statewide competition and will advance to a national contest. The water’s score was based on taste, odor, clarity, color, feel in the mouth, and aftertaste, said a press release from the city.

The City of Rochester will auction off more than 500 tax foreclosure properties this week to the highest bidder.

In the future, some of these types of properties — most likely the worst ones in the most troubled areas — may have a different fate. City Council is looking into forming a land bank, a separate yet city-controlled legal entity focused solely on putting delinquent or dilapidated housing back to good use.

Last year New York lawmakers enacted legislation allowing 10 land banks to be established statewide.

Brooks does stuff

Maggie Brooks opened her Congressional campaign office at 1501 East Avenue in Rochester. She also named key members of her campaign staff.

And on April 30, the Capitol-centric newspaper Roll Call published an op-ed signed by Brooks and two other House candidates calling for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

City Council member Jackie Ortiz says there are still details to sort out before Council decides whether to form a land bank. FILE PHOTO

During a work session last week, Council members heard from Frank Alexander, a professor at Emory University School of Law and a cofounder of the land bank advocacy group Center for Community Progress. He said that a land bank would give the city more control over delinquent and foreclosed homes.

The bank could sell foreclosed properties to carefully selected purchasers for as little as $1, and with conditions such as how the properties could be used.

He also said that a land bank could help fill gaps in existing city

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housing programs. The city has several programs meant to bring delinquent and foreclosed properties back into the market.

But, he said, “a land bank is not a silver bullet that’s going to achieve neighborhood stabilization.”

City Council has established a working group of city staff and residents to look at land banking.

“I think there are still some things that need to get worked out,” says Council member Jackie Ortiz.

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The Rochester school district has funds set aside for specific needs, and insurance can cover the costs of some emergencies “but, yes, things can happen to blow us up out of the water.” [ WILLA POWELL ]

FINANCES | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO

ENVIRONMENT | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN

RCSD cutting it close on rainy-day money

Tree trauma

Rochester city schools Superintendent Bolgen Vargas has a $44 million hole to fill in the district’s 2012-2013 budget. Part of his plan to plug that gap is to take $15 million from the district’s reserve fund. But that’s making some people nervous, since it will leave the fund with only about $12 million.

“It’s a worrisome prospect,” says school board member Willa Powell.

The district has funds set aside for specific needs, and insurance can cover the costs of some emergencies, Powell says, “but, yes, things can happen to blow us up out of the water.”

The State Education Department does not set a minimum mandatory balance for reserves. Historically, however, the department has advised that districts set aside 5 to 15 percent of the general budget.

The Rochester district will likely fall within that guideline after the finances for the current fiscal year have been reconciled, since any remaining balance can be added to the reserve fund.

The more serious financial problem for the district is long term and structural, Vargas says. Contributions to the pension system, rising health care costs, and

decreasing aid from the federal government will contribute greatly to future budget gaps, he says. He predicts that the budget gap could reach nearly $70 million in the 2015-2016 Bolgen Vargas. FILE PHOTO school year.

Vargas says the district has begun addressing the costs it can control. Since enrollment is declining, for example, there will be no need to increase the district’s work force or building space, he says.

And the district has to continue looking for efficiencies, he says. Vargas recently eliminated a large amount of central office equipment, which will reduce paper and technical support costs, he says.

The school board will vote on the proposed $705 million budget for the 20122013 school year at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 10. The meeting is at central office, 131 West Broad Street.

The Strathallan trees will rise again, says Peter Siegrist, preservation planner for the City of Rochester. Well, not the same trees. | The Strathallan on East Avenue is going through extensive changes inside and out, Siegrist says. And part of that is a detailed landscaping plan. | “The landscaping there just sort of developed over the years,” Siegrist says. “It wasn’t really planned at all.” | A grouping of six trees on the side of the building facing East was cut down, and the result is, well, less than attractive. | “They’re racing ahead with this, so things look kind of brutal right now,” Siegrist says. “The one thing the trees did was mask the big blank wall of the building. And that’s what people are complaining about.” | The renovations, including the landscaping, should be completed in June, he says. | “They’re replacing all of that in the front on East Avenue with a very formal, what they call a ‘bosk’ of trees, on sort of a grid pattern,” Siegrist says. | They will be zelkova trees: a hardy tree that Siegrist says is used quite a bit in Rochester. | There will also be a decorative stone and iron fence added. | The hotel is in a historic district, and the project has the approval of the city’s Preservation Board.

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1,958 US servicemen and servicewomen and 1,031 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen have been killed in Afghanistan from the beginning of the war and occupation to May 4.

Statistics for Afghan civilian casualties are not available.

American casualties from April 26 to May 1: -- Master Sgt. Scott E. Pruitt, 38, Gautier, Miss.

-- Pfc. Christian R. Sannicolas, 20, Anaheim, Calif.

-- Sgt. Nicholas M. Dickhut, 23, Rochester, Minn.

-- Capt. Bruce K. Clark, 43, Spencerport, N.Y.

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PROFILE | BY TIM LOUIS MACLAUSO

Meet Monroe Avenue’s ‘Dancing Man’ Christopher McGuire’s work uniform is a giant bright red cowboy hat, black shorts, and red knee-high socks. His office is the sidewalk in front of Monroe Avenue’s Texas Blues BBQ, where the 29-year-old McGuire grooves, grinds, twists, and twirls in choreography fusing Steve Martin and Mick Jagger.

Many drivers, joggers, and pedestrians honk their horns and flash the peace sign. Others stop and stare: they can’t believe their eyes.

McGuire, or the Dancing Man, as he is known to many of the avenue’s residents and business owners, dances for a living. His costumes and quick moves are part of a selfcreated outdoor advertising character designed to draw attention to his employers’ businesses.

And McGuire says he hopes he’ll someday “dancer-tize” his way to a fortune.

The idea to create a dancing character came to him during a trip to Murrieta, California in 2010 to visit his father.

“I saw all these guys dancing for different businesses,” McGuire says. “It’s not a rarity out there. They dance in front of pretty much any kind Christopher McGuire is Monroe Avenue’s “Dancing Man.” His routine is of business. So when I equal parts Steve Martin and Mick Jagger. PHOTO by matt deturck

saw that, I came back here and I couldn’t stop thinking about it.”

And then fate stepped in. McGuire applied at Little Caesars Pizza on Monroe Avenue, unaware that they were considering hiring a person for outdoor promotion. No one seemed eager to have the job, he says, so he volunteered.

“It was winter and I was out there dancing like crazy,” he says. “And it worked.” McGuire says his grooving did help attract customers When Little Caesars asked him to dress up in costume, McGuire wasn’t too keen on the idea. But he went to a local costume shop and picked up a bright orange wig and red knee-high socks. And as they say in show business, a star was born.

McGuire says he never danced before creating his character. At about 6 feet tall and stocky, he’s not too coordinated.

But his combination of moves somehow comes together.

“Sometimes I would just go out there and act crazy: anything to draw attention,” he says. “I’m not the best dancer, but deep down it’s the enthusiasm for the job that draws

people. If I was just standing there holding a sign, it wouldn’t work. It would be boring.”

It wasn’t long before other business owners noticed McGuire, and he began getting offers to work in front of their businesses, too. He was a dancing Statue of Liberty for a Liberty Tax office, and a dancing Elvis in front of the now closed Monroe Diner.

The different jobs fed McGuire’s ambition.

He says his goal is to build an advertising business, adding more outdoor dancers, and even expanding into nearby markets.

“I get some negative feedback, like ‘you’re a loser doing a job like this, you’re never going to make enough money to live on,’ and ‘it’s not worth it’ — stuff like that,” McGuire says. “But hey, the way I look at it, I’m making an honest living the best way I know how. And I receive so much positive feedback from the community. I mean I can walk through just about anywhere in Rochester now and people recognize me.”

ARTS | BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

Bannon retires from Eastman House, returns to Buffalo Though his retirement was originally slated for July 31, Dr. Anthony Bannon will end his 16-year run as The Ron and Donna Fielding Director of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film in mid-May. A farewell gala in honor of Bannon will take place at the museum on Saturday, May 12, to highlight his many accomplishments at Eastman House.

Thomas H. Jackson, chairman of the board of George Eastman House and president emeritus and distinguished university professor at University of Rochester, praises the developments Bannon brought to the Eastman House on many fronts, including touring exhibition, loan, and publishing programs; formal alliances and collaborations with universities and other institutions; major acquisitions in all collections; and advancements in endowment, capital, and operations campaigns.

Instead of putting his feet up and calling it a day, after leaving Eastman House Bannon City

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will resume his former position as director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, which he directed from 1985 to 1996. Under him, the museum secured the Charles Rand Penney collection, as well as more than 1,000 Roycroft Artisan objects. In addition to leading the museum, Bannon will also now serve as associate vice-president of the school, and as a research professor.

Bannon told City that he had been energized by an address by Buffalo State College President Dr. Aaron Podolefsky, in which “he committed the strength of the largest college in the SUNY system, as well as his own administration, to the civic good” of Buffalo. Bannon looks forward to working with the trustees, staff, and students to address the challenges facing Buffalo, including poverty, hunger, and the publicschool system.

Bannon’s Eastman House colleagues praise his tireless work ethic, which has benefited the museum and Rochester. “Combine the

concepts ‘pragmatic’ with ‘Utopian’ and there you have Tony,” says Rachel Stuhlman, librarian and curator of the rare books for The Richard and Ronay Menschel Library at George Eastman House. “Under Tony’s leadership the library collection has grown by several thousand volumes,” she says, and with Steidl, Eastman House co-published a critically acclaimed book about the library collection, “Imagining Paradise,” which is now a standard reference book on the photographic literature of the 19th century.

Todd Gustavson, curator of technology at George Eastman House, says that under Bannon, Eastman House’s technology vault “has doubled in size and the collection is now the world’s largest collection of cameras and related equipment,” and that Bannon also encouraged the publishing of books to showcase the collection.

Public Relations Manager Dresden Engle, who has worked with Bannon for nearly 15 years, says, “I’ve had a front-row seat watching

Tony’s amazing accomplishments unfold, from the development of graduate schools to major acquisitions.” Though Engle remains excited for the future, she says she’ll miss working for and with Bannon: “I personally feel like I’m losing my star coach and quarterback.”

Bannon’s work at Burchfield Penney will begin in mid-May, but he will remain tied to Rochester as director emeritus and senior scholar at Eastman House, an appointment he will carry for life, and he has pledged his involvement whenever needed. The search for a new director for the George Eastman House is ongoing, and the position is expected to be filled by the fall, following an international search.

An Evening in Technicolor: A Farewell Gala for Tony Bannon will take place Saturday, May 12, 6-11 p.m. at George Eastman House (900 East Ave.). Tickets cost $50-$250. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 271-3361 ext. 218, or visit eastmanhouse.org.

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PRESERVATION | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN | photos by matt deturck

REVISIONIST HISTORY No discussion of historic preservation in Rochester can escape remorse over the loss of the Bragdon train station and the RKO Palace. They are the examples cited when another historic or significant building is threatened: the original sins of destruction.

The Bragdon station, designed by the prominent Rochester architect Claude Bragdon, was torn down in two phases, beginning in 1965. By then, the station had lost many of its passengers to airlines and automobiles. The Palace was torn down in 1965, falling victim to a confluence of factors, including the emergence of television and the population shift to the suburbs.

The problem with those examples, though they are powerful, is that they give the impression that the city plays fast and loose with its historic buildings, says Mayor Tom Richards. And that’s not a fair assessment, he says.

“The fact of the matter is, if you look at the way the city has responded to its older and architecturally significant buildings over the last five to 10 years, we’ve done a pretty darn good job,” Richards says. “Think about how many of these older buildings have been turned into lofts and apartments downtown.

The city’s spent maybe $15 million since I’ve been here, preserving City Hall. We’re in the process of trying to save the Sibley Building, which is a designated landmark and one of the best-looking buildings downtown. The city’s full of examples.”

It’s been said that Rochester has “good bones.” It is on this skeleton — in the form of the city’s historic and significant buildings and houses — that downtown and the neighborhoods will be rebuilt and reanimated.

It’s a proven formula, says Wayne Goodman, executive director of the Landmark Society of Western New York.

“I think there’s enough evidence in Rochester and all across the country that points to the fact that adaptive use of historic buildings is progress,” he says.

“People want the convenience of Target or Wal-Mart. But they also want to be able to go to a place that’s extremely unique, that speaks to their true community — whether it’s cafes or restaurants or locally owned businesses. And most of the time those occur in historic buildings.”

Preservation has been a hot subject in Rochester recently because of the Cataract Street brew house. After a pitched battle, North American Breweries received permission to tear down the structure so they can build a restaurant, museum, City

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The 19th century brew house on Cataract Street is a Designated Building of Historic Value, a designation that did not save it from the wrecking ball. A last-minute application to make the building a landmark failed.

visitors’ center, and other amenities. The 19th century brew house was a Designated Building of Historic Value: a kind of umbrella term that encompasses landmarks, preservation districts, and properties listed or eligible for listing in the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The brew house wasn’t a landmark, and an effort to make it one in order to save it from destruction failed.

In a recent conversation, the Landmark Society’s Goodman talked about the Society’s role in the Cataract fight, its current and future role in saving Rochester’s significant and historic structures, and the growing importance of historic preservation in the economic vitality of a city.

The following is an edited version of that conversation.

CITY: You’ve said that the Landmark Society’s message got lost or misinterpreted during the fight over the Cataract Street property. What was your message and what happened?

Goodman: I think it was just sort of the nature of the project. We were working behind the scenes, a lot of times in confidence.

I think that the issue was that the Landmark Society was working to develop a solution that was agreeable to all parties.

Ultimately we weren’t able to do that. But that’s what we were seeking.

I think that there were several facets over the course of the project that sort of bubbled to the top that really did not

represent our organization. I think some people felt like it was a “save the building at all costs” type of thing. That wasn’t our stand. In the initial Zoning Board hearing, we made that clear. And we didn’t know if the building could be saved.

What we asked for was an opportunity to work with the brewery and the city and some developers to try and find a solution.

What would a solution have looked like, in your mind?

We were looking for a project that was funded solely by private funds. We were looking for a developer that was local and proven, that had experience in preservation, and a project that would’ve been able to get started immediately; the brewery required that because they wanted to get their project moving. It needed to be a use that complemented, not competed with what the brewery’s doing. We can understand that.

It had to be feasible, financially. It couldn’t be so outrageously expensive that no one would want to take it on. I think that we had to make a lot of people happy. There were several people who tried to work on a proposal, but at the end of the day, we just couldn’t do it. There was a process in place, and we respected that process. We still respect the process and we respect the decision.

Why weren’t you able to get the solution you wanted?

We were able to come up with a proposal that was funded with private dollars, but I think it was the immediacy of it. I think that

Landmark Society Executive Director Wayne Goodman pictured inside Station 55. Goodman calls Station 55 a true preservation success story.

the brewery — I hesitate to speak on their behalf — my impression is it probably wasn’t immediate enough for them, and they were under a tight timeframe. And we probably couldn’t meet their deadline.

The second thing involves what I mentioned about complementary use. We were looking primarily at residential, but part of that use would be parking. And I think that there were some issues that needed to be negotiated on that, and again we were backed up against a wall from a timing stance.

The Landmark Society admitted from the very beginning that because of some of those issues, it made it a difficult project.

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felt and I still believe that it’s a very rare and important historic building. It’s just, we can’t save them all. I think all we can do is give it our absolute best shot. And I think we did.

I think it’s important that we don’t come across, as an organization, vilifying anyone.

I just think that it didn’t work, and there were several reasons why it didn’t work. It’s not uncommon.

I should point out that the brewery was very open with me. We had a very, I think, positive working relationship.

The last-minute landmark application for the building almost torpedoed NAB’s project. The mayor says it may help to put the landmark question right up front, so it’s dealt with at the very beginning of the administrative process.

I think that the Landmark Society is open to making any process better.

We have to start better planning and utilizing our resources. Historic resources are just one type of resource. But we have to balance our historic resources with our new development and our growth. More and more, people — and there’s data that backs this up — want both.

I saw a Kmart in New York in a historic building. It was on several floors. They made it work.

In Rochester, you can look to a number of buildings. Station 55, which Costanza Enterprises did over near the Public Market, was bombed out. Everyone told Costanza that they were taking a huge risk. Now there’s a waiting list to get into that building. [A former warehouse and factory, Station 55 has been converted into loft apartments.]

Some people are advocating for a plan that would identify preservation priorities

and direct investment based on those priorities. But the mayor says the problem has traditionally been that the city is long on plans and short on cash.

I think it’s a good idea.

The Landmark Society needs to take the initiative in talking with the city and trying to work toward those priorities: buildings that are not too far gone, that can be rejuvenated for economic vitality for our community, and can create jobs, create investment, and add to the tax roles. Those kinds of specific historic resources are where we need to pool our resources in this day and age and work toward a common vision, instead of being on opposite sides of the fence.

I think that, just as in the [Cataract Street] case, we look to private funding. Before I came to Rochester, I worked for the statewide preservation organization in Indiana. And so much of my job was working with private real estate development. That’s a little bit of a shift for our organization here, to look at that model of preservation. But it’s the model that, I think, makes sense because it’s economic, and it focuses on community and economic revitalization through preservation.

I think that just because you have a prioritized goal, you really don’t have to have money behind that. I mean, it helps.

And certainly we need to be looking for grant opportunities that would provide economic incentives for developers, or lowinterest loan programs. We’re getting ready to kick-off a grant program here that can help real estate developers.

What would the Landmark Society’s role be in that preservation model? Would you actually go out and solicit developers?

Sometimes we do. Let’s say a building is a priority for the community, and investing in

You can feel the ghosts on the grounds of the Eastman Dental Dispensary on East Main Street. The building is a former dental hospital and school.

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that building would have a positive impact on the area and the neighborhood. And it would create jobs. We would go out and try to find local investors and developers and try to help, I guess you could say, broker some type of deal.

There are a number of tools we can bring to the table. We can bring historic tax credits; there’s a way you can use these tax credits, which would equal 20 to 40 percent of the project’s cost. And you can syndicate those upfront and use that as capital to invest in the building.

We can put resources behind some initial preconstruction work, which is fairly common now in the preservation industry. We can come to the table and assist in funding or expertise in answering questions that really have to be answered: how much is this going to cost? Is this building structurally sound? How many jobs is this going to create? What does this do for the community? Will it impact area real estate?

These are all questions that developers want to know before they make a commitment and throw millions of dollars at these projects. So that’s where I think we can be of help when it comes to these private developments funded by private dollars.

Is that a changing role for preservation organizations like yours?

Yeah, I think it is. The preservation movement has changed dramatically. It’s gone from a movement that was solely based, I think maybe 30, 40 years ago, on museum properties, to a movement now that includes holding on to some museum properties — as we do — and also having a greater role and impact on economic and neighborhood developments.

And I think on the national scene you would see just that: preservation has a much greater impact on sustainability, environmental issues, and certainly economic redevelopment. Many cities have used preservation as one of their core elements to overall growth and development: Savannah, Charleston, Indianapolis, Providence, San Francisco. The list goes on.

I think that Rochester to some degree has also used that. It’s easy to criticize, but when you look around the city, there’s a lot going on downtown. There are a lot of rehabs taking place.

Rochester has eight historic districts that contain approximately 1,750 properties. Are there places that could be districts, but aren’t?

I don’t think the timing is right, but I certainly think that around the Park Avenue area…

There has to be local interest and neighborhood support of such a designation. I think the residents, the property owners have to want that first. I think it’s important they understand exactly what landmarking means, what a historic district means, what it entails, and the benefits it provides.

I fully admit that it adds another step for homeowners. But it also guarantees your investment. For the most part, you could invest in your property with the understanding that your neighbors are going to be held accountable for their properties. They’re not going to rip off the siding, block up all the windows, paint it purple after you just dumped $150,000 in your house. And that provides a nice incentive for people to invest in property, whether it’s commercial or residential.

Local historic districts are incredibly common throughout the United States. I

The Rochester Free Academy on South Fitzhugh Street was the city’s first public high school. City Hall has been working with a developer to turn the building into apartments and offices, but the proposal is “stuck,” says Mayor Tom Richards.

think if you were to look at historic districts in and outside of Rochester, you will find that these historic districts by and large increase in value at a higher rate than nondesignated districts. You will find that those districts have been much more consistent in their value and the stability of their neighborhood growth.

It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach.

But for certain parts of cities, it is a great way to turn around a neighborhood and to protect investment. And that type of guarantee has a positive effect on overall market trends.

Which buildings can Rochester not afford to lose? Which are irreplaceable, in your mind?

I think the Academy Building is front and center. [The Rochester Free Academy on South Fitzhugh Street was the city’s first public high school. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.]

And that’s an example of where we’ve had discussions with the city. And it seems like, at least in a theoretical sense, we’re on the same page. It has a long history, it’s centrally located in our downtown, and it’s not so large a building that it would be impossible to grasp.

That’s why I think it’s a priority I don’t know enough details to really talk much about the viability of it, but one that I hear people are concerned about is the Dental Dispensary. It’s a large building in need of rehab. [The Eastman Dental Dispensary is on East Main Street. It’s a former dental hospital and school and it, too, is on the National Register.]

There’s always going to be a building that’s threatened. That’s something that no organization or city can avoid. But whenever these buildings come up for demolition, I really think it’s incumbent on the Landmark Society especially, that we do whatever we can to provide the information to make a good decision. Because once the buildings come down — just like Bragdon depot — they’re gone forever. You can’t replace them; you cannot replicate them.

On the other hand, there are times when you’re putting the math together, and if it’s going to cost $10 million to rehab a building, and when it’s all said and done you have very little cash flow, and the building’s worth $3 million, well, that doesn’t make a whole lot of economic sense. And those are forces that we simply cannot overcome. I don’t think anyone’s necessarily to blame over that. That’s just the way it is.

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Urban Action This week’s calls to action include the following events and activities. (All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.)

Conservation workshop for educators

The Department of Environmental Conservation will hold one-day “Great Lakes Institute Workshops” throughout the state to familiarize teachers and educators with a specific area of environmental concern in Erie, Monroe, and Niagara counties. Degraded watershed along the lakes is the main topic. The Rochester-area workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the Helmer Nature Center. Registration and information: (716) 683-5959.

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hold a book discussion on “Muslims and Jews in America: Commonalities, Contentions, and Complexities” by Reza Aslan and Aaron Hahn Tapper at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16. Rabbi Larry Kotok and Muhammad Shafiq will facilitate the discussion at the Golisano Academic Center, lower level.

Photo exhibit of Rochester’s homeless

Nazareth College will host “Exposed: Rochester’s Hidden Victims of Homelessness Photovoice Exhibit” from Tuesday, May 15, to Thursday, May 31, in the Lorette Wilmot Library lobby. There will be an opening night reception at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 17. The exhibition features 30 photos and written pieces that shed light on local homelessness, and presents ideas for solutions. Hours and additional information: 389-2129.

Urban design film and lecture

The Rochester Regional Community Design Center will host two events, starting with a showing of the film “Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Gleason Works, 1000 University Avenue. The film examines the life and complex legacy of architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham. There will also be a lecture by author Roberta Brandes Gratz at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at Gleason Works.

Nature photographer discusses his work

The Genesee Land Trust will host a lecture and showing of Nigel Kent’s nature photography at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 14.

Kent will present images of Gosnell Big Woods and local protected lands at the Webster Public Library, 980 Ridge Road.

Dining wine are in Acanthus’s future, as is live music, so stay tuned.

Acanthus Café is located at 337 East Ave. Breakfast prices range from $1.25 to $6.99; lunch and dinner prices range from $4.99 to $13.99. It is open MondayThursday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. For more information, visit Acanthus Café’s Facebook page.

Market watch

We Rochesterians are pretty spoiled to have the Public Market available to us year-round, but now that farmers’ market season is upon us, a gaggle of neighborhood spots will get in on the open-air action, too.

Most don’t start until June, but among the first out of the gate are the Chili Farmers’ Market, Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chili Village Plaza parking lot, 3240 Chili Ave.; Fairport Farmers’ Market Saturdays 7 a.m.-noon at the parking lot behind Bank of America, 58 S. Main St., Fairport; and Pittsford Farmers’ Market, Tuesdays and Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Pittsford Colony Plaza, 3400 Monroe Ave. Left: carrot hot with grilled onions and chipotle mustard; center: Lettuce B. Frank’s David Potwin; right: beef slider on an English muffin. PHOTOS BY MATT DETURCK

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Question: what fills the air with divine scents and pops up outside once the Rochester snows finally melt away? That’s right; food carts! Yeah, yeah; flowers do, too, but no one’s ever salivated over the thought of sinking their teeth into a succulent grilled daffodil. The problem, unfortunately, with this sunshiney bounty of sidewalk vittles is that it isn’t exactly spa food, and it’s nearly impossible to walk away feeling particularly proud of your otherwise quick and inexpensive lunch choice. David Potwin noticed this culinary void and did something about it.

Beginning last month, Potwin’s mobile food venture, charmingly titled Lettuce B. Frank, has spent its weekdays parked at Crittenden Boulevard and Whipple Circle, within that bustling little city within a city known as the University of Rochester Medical Center. And, as befits a business with a hospital in its backyard, Lettuce B. Frank specializes in a more conscious form of eating than you’d normally find at a local food cart, with items like a veggie melt ($4), consisting of fresh seasonal

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vegetables on a whole-wheat pita, as well as an indulgently juicy slider ($4.50) made from locally raised Seven Bridges Farm beef on a grilled English muffin.

Oh, toppings with that? Potwin makes his own, offering a meatless hot sauce with chopped-up soy dogs, piquant pickled jalapeños, bright cucumber relish, and pickled red onions with just a whisper of a sweet spice.

It was actually those deliciously sassy onions, along with a tangy, smoky chipotle mustard, that Potwin recommended to complement Lettuce B. Frank’s yummy carrot hot ($3.25), boiled and flavorbrined by Richard Schaeffer — he’s the man behind Rochester’s Original Carrot Hot — then given a bit of grill char by Potwin. It’s an ingenious alternative to a Zweigle’s or a Jumbo Smart Hot (both are available; $3 and $3.50) and a creation that Potwin, a vegetarian himself, enjoys chatting about with his customers. “I love being here to interact, tell people about the food and where it’s from,” the former pastry chef says of his new role on the front lines, also a place where Nutella and crushed almonds find their way into a

dessert pita ($2.50) that is then grilled for a gooey, chocolate-filled finish.

Lettuce B. Frank is located at Crittenden Boulevard and Whipple Circle.

Sandwich prices range from $3 to $4. It is open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, visit lettucebfrank.com.

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The ever-evolving corridor of East Avenue between Union and Alexander can now count among its inhabitants a stylish little spot that goes by the name Acanthus Café.

Chris Hilfiker and Allison Mayer, coowners of the Upper Monroe area’s Living Room Café, opened Acanthus in mid-April, with a menu featuring typical café drinks (including a Chemex coffee option), hot breakfast items, and baked goods made in-house, as well as an imaginatively savory variety of meals.

Salads and small plates are available, but skewers are Acanthus’s signature dish, with options ranging from pork and mango to mojito-lime sirloin to lemon-basil-pepper shrimp, all served with a choice of side like broccoli slaw, orzo salad, or sautéed green beans. Barista Ryan Stevens says beer and

The big news from the shores of Lake Ontario is that Crescent Beach Restaurant, which had shut down for the winter, is reopening Sunday, May 13, as Sul Lago Bistro, with new management, new staff, and a new menu. Anyone concerned about an event they may have previously scheduled at this popular wedding spot should call the restaurant at 227-3600.

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Percussion Rochester’s rhythm nation [ REVIEW ] BY RON NETSKY

One look at the Kodak Hall stage at Saturday’s Percussion Rochester finale told you all you needed to know about the balance of power.

With conductor Neil Varon at the podium, the percussionists extraordinaire of NEXUS occupied large amounts of space in back with vast arrays of instruments. In between were the 55 student musicians of the Eastman Philharmonia. There was plenty of melody and harmony for the youthful strings and horns to play, but the key to this piece was rhythm; the men in back were the rock stars.

“Rituals for 5 Percussionists and Orchestra” by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich proved to be a four-movement workout for everyone concerned. But instead of simply providing a foundation for the orchestra, the five percussionists drove the piece with every percussion instrument you know, and a few more from another planet. It was as exciting visually as it was aurally.

Saturday’s concert opened with a superb rendition of Leonard Bernstein’s “Overture to Candide” played by the Eastman Wind Ensemble, conducted by Mark Davis Scatterday.

Next came the world premiere of “Duende Concerto for Percussion and

Wind Orchestra” by Michael Burritt, a tour de force in both composition and performance. Playing the handsome new marimba he co-designed, along with drums and hand drums, Burritt was a whirling dervish. His four-mallet technique on marimba was at times breathtaking.

Friday evening’s concert was just as wonderful. Eastman Musica Nova, with Brad Lubman directing, was up to the challenge of tackling Naomi Sekiya’s dynamic “Night Wind,” the winner of the first John Beck Composition Prize. Matt Evans’ energetic marimba solos by turns soared over and were integrated into the ensemble’s collective and individual voices.

After intermission, Dave Rivello’s Eastman New Jazz Ensemble took the stage with vibraphonist Anders Astrand, Latin percussionist Tony Padilla, and Weather Report drummer Peter Erskine.

Especially strong were the Weather Report tunes, including Bill Dobbins’ playful arrangement of “Birdland” and Christian Jacob’s lovely treatment of “A Remark You Made.”

These two events were just part of what I understand was a successful festival with lots of community participation. I hope it returns and becomes another vital link in Rochester’s growing arts-festival chain.

[ Acoustic/Folk ] Jim Lane. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. lemoncello137.com. 7 p.m.

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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 BarB-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.

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7:30 p.m. Free.

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Music style that is as recognizable as his voice.

Winter’s slippery slide remains as hot as a grease fire throughout “Roots.”

“All Johnny’s vocals were one-takers,” says Nelson, who spent time with the band going back and listening attentively to the originals in order to get in Winter’s head space. Once they had come face to face with the original recordings by artists ranging from Chuck Berry to Elmore James, they tackled the project without too much augmentation.

“Johnny wanted to stay true to the original arrangements,” says Nelson.

Winter was born in 1944 and grew up in

Guitar legend Johnny Winter is one of the headliners for the 2012 Lilac Festival; he’ll play the mainstage Friday night. PHOTO by frank de blase

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When pressed for an answer on where the blues ends and rock ’n’ roll begins, guitar legend Johnny Winter doesn’t just jump salty on the hyperbole bandwagon.

“They’re just different,” he says. Despite his deadpan response over a cell phone as Winter and his band rolled through the middle of nowhere (Iowa), Winter remains the king; the quintessential blues-rocker. Rock ’n’ roll in its purest form never strays too far from the blues. And to most, Winter is considered simply a blues artist, despite his music’s 16 City MAY 9-15, 2012

rock energy. I mean, have you ever heard his version of “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”?

Johnny Winter exploded on the scene in the late 1960’s when folks were getting redosed with the blues via guitar slingers like Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Winter stayed a little closer to the bone, even though his electrified playing, incendiary slide work, and fleet-fingered prowess transcended tradition.

It’s with this tradition in mind that Winter, with the help of his guitaristproducer Paul Nelson, approached Winter’s latest Megaforce/Sony CD, “Roots.” “Roots” is essentially Winter’s roots; songs by the artists that inspired him, played along with artists he has gone on to inspire. That last group includes Sonny Landreth, Jimmy Vivino, Warren Haynes, Vince Gill, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks. Most of the material is upbeat and jumpin’, with Winter singing in his trademark growl and playing in a

Beaumont Texas. It was DJ J.P. Richardson — “The Big Bopper” — that first hipped the young Winter to rock ’n’ roll, and DJ Clarence Garlow who turned him on to music’s black and blue side. By the age of 15 he had a fake ID that said he was 24, as well as his first band, Johnny and the Jumpers, with his younger brother Edgar Winter on keyboards. Winter began hanging around black clubs, soaking up the music. He recalls a time in 1962 when he asked BB King if he could get up and play.

Winter and his brother were the only two white people in the club.

“I never had any trouble [going into black nightclubs],” Winter says. “I think they knew I was sincere.” And they knew he could play.

He kept pressuring King, who first demanded Winter’s union card — which he had. “He thought we were from the IRS,” Winter says.

After pressure from the crowd, the 17-yearold Winter got up and played King’s guitar and got a standing ovation.

Winter’s love of the blues followed him off the stage and into the studio, where as a guitarist-producer, he re-introduced Muddy Waters to a new generation of blues fans with the Grammy-winning “Hard Again” (1977), as well as the Grammy-nominated “I’m Ready” (1978), “Muddy Mississippi Waters Live” (1979), and “King Bee” (1981). In a way it’s similar to the approach Nelson and Winters are taking with “Roots.”

Nelson says a second installment of “Roots” is in the works, with Eric Clapton and other guest musicians on deck. And the band continues to relentlessly tour the world so that yet another generation to witness one of the greatest blues guitar players of all time (No. 74, according to Rolling Stone) as he rocks the blues one minute and makes it cry the next. It makes no difference to Winter.

“There’s as much happy blues as there is sad,” Winter says. “It’s all music. It’s just emotion.”

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Teen Set 45 Party. Bug Jar, Jim Lane. Six Pockets, Ridge 219 Monroe Ave. 542-8336.

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Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub. com, 348-9091. 7 p.m. Free.

Jon Greeno Jazz Trio. Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, [ Blues ] 1550 Route 332, Farmington.

The Mighty High and Dry. Beale proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 924-8000. 4 p.m. Call for info. bealestreetcafe.com, 271Margaret Explosion. Little 4650. 7:30 p.m. Call for info.

Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Open Jam w/The King Eastman at Washington Square Bees. Beale Street Cafe, 693 Noontime Concerts. First South Ave. bealestreetcafe.com. Universalist Church, Court St. 7:30 p.m. Free. & S.Clinton Ave. 275-1400, Tigers w/Michael Vadala Trio, esm.rochester.edu/community/ Calligraphy. Bug Jar, 219 calendars/lunchtime. 12:15 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454p.m.-12:45 p.m. Free.

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RPO: Beethoven’s Second. Eastman Theatre[ Karaoke ] Italian American Karaoke. Italian Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. rpo. org. 7:30 p.m. $15-$77.

American Community Center, 150 Frank Dimino Way. 594[ DJ/Electronic ] 8882. 7:30 p.m.

DJ Dorian. TC Riley’s, 200 Park Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Point Dr. tcrileysparkpoint.com, Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 272-9777. Call for info. p.m. Call for info.

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DJ Sal DeSantis. Center Cafe, Karaoke. Mayfields Pub, 669 150 Frank DiMino Way. Winton Rd N. 288-7199. 9 p.m. iaccrochester.org, 594-8882. 7 Free. p.m. Call for info.

Karaoke. Sanibel Cottage, 1517 Thursday Night Shakedown. Bug Empire Blvd, Webster. 671Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4549340. 6 p.m. Free.

2966, bugjar.com. 11 p.m.

Karaoke. California Brew Haus, Free.

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Tilt-a-Whirl Drag Show. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. [ Open Mic ] 232-8440, tiltroc.com. 11:15 All About the Song Open p.m. & 12:30 a.m. $3.

Mic. Starry Nites Cafe, 696 University Ave. [ Jazz ] songwriter1955@gmail.com.

Anthony Gianovola. Lemoncello, 7:30 p.m. Free. Sign up at 7 137 W Commercial St, E p.m.

Rochester. lemoncello137.com.

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Mandy. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Coffey Wachala Duo. Little Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 9 Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. p.m. Free. thelittle.org. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Jam. Boulder Coffee Jazz/Wine Happy Hour w/The Co. - Alexander St. 100 Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco. & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. com. 8 p.m. Free. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30 Open Mic w/Steve West. Muddy p.m. Free.

Waters Coffee House-Geneseo, Joe Santora Trio w/Emily 53 Main St, Geneseo. 243Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 9111. 7 p.m. Free.

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383-8260. 7 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Mark Cassara & Friends. Pane Frankie Valli and the Four Vino, 175 N Water St. Seasons. Auditorium Theatre, panevinoristorante.com, 232875 E Main St. rbtl.org. 7:30 6090. 8:30 p.m. Free. p.m. $55-$125.

Serge and Friends w/Drew Jim Drew. Water Street Moore & Steve Melcher. Rabbit Music Hall, 204 N Water St. Room Restaurant, 61 N waterstreetmusic.com. 6:30 Main St, Honeoye Falls, NY. p.m. $7. thelowermill.com. 6 p.m. Free.

Sonny Brown Band. Prosecco Thursday, May 10 Italian Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Route 332, Farmington. [ Acoustic/Folk ] proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, Consider The Source w/ 924-8000. 6 p.m. Call for info.

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The John Palocy Trio. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 662-5555. 6 p.m. Free. [ 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. 7870570. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Center Cafe, 150 Frank DiMino Way. 594-8882. 7 p.m.

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Karaoke. Brickwood Grill, 250 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. brickwoodgrill.com, 7308230. 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. 232-6000. 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, 5461010. 10 p.m. Call for info. [ Open Mic ] Open Mic. Towpath Cafe, 6 N Main St, Fairport. 377-0410.

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Open Mic w/Steve Piper. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 288-3930. 9 p.m.

Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Eliza Rickman w/Dream Girls, Cammy Enaharo. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 4542966. 8:30 p.m. Call for info.

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.

Krypton 88 w/Anonymous Willpower. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. stickylipsbbq.com. 9 p.m. $5.

Patrone, Mancuso & Sampagnaro. The Brighton Restaurant, 1881 East Ave. thebrightonrestaurant.com, 271-6650. 8 p.m. Free.

The Furies. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque.com. 9 p.m.

Free. [ R&B ] Allen Stone w/Sugar And The Hi Lows, ZZ Ward. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 8 p.m. $13-$15.

[ Acoustic/Folk ] Eight Days a Week w/Rayce Malone. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub. com, 348-9091. 5 p.m.

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Jim Lane. Village Rock Cafe, 213 Main St, E Rochester. 5861640. 9 p.m. Free.

Kevin McCarthy. TC Riley’s, 200 Park Point Dr. tcrileysparkpoint. com, 272-9777. 6 p.m. Call for info.

Natalie B Band w/Marty Roberts. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. johnnysirishpub.com, 2240990. 5 p.m. Free.

Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. rochesterplaza.com. 6 p.m.

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Shaded Passion. Captain Jack’s Goodtime Tavern, 8505 Greig St, Sodus Point. captainjacksgoodtimetavern. com, 315-483-9570. 9 p.m.

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The Vassar Brothers w/The Shakedown. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup.com, 292-9940. 9 p.m. $5 GA, $3 student.

Wayward Son. Argyle Grill, 4344 Nine Mile Point Rd, Fairport, NY. 377-5200. 7 p.m.

Call for info. [ Blues ] Billy Joe & the Blues Gypsies w/Dave Riccioni. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 2661440. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Blue Tomorrow. Beale Street Cafe-Webster, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster. bealestreetcafe. com, 216-1070. 7:30 p.m. Call for info.

Dan Schmitt and the Shadows w/Joe Beard. The Brighton Restaurant, 1881 East Ave. thebrightonrestaurant.com, 271-6650. 9 p.m. Free.

Johnny Winter. Highland Park, 120 Highland Ave. lilacfestival. com. 7 p.m. Free, $15 VIP. Recovery Houses of Rochester’s 1st Annual Blues Ball Fundraiser ft. Chris Beard Band. Harro East Ballroom, 155 Chestnut St. 730-4422. 7 p.m. $40-$70.

Trilogy. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe. com, 271-4650. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Break of Reality. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 8 p.m. $12-$18.

Gordon Webster Band. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. groovejuiceswing.com. 8:30 p.m. $12-$15.

Madrigalia: Music of Our Friends. Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St. madrigalia. org. 7:30 p.m. $15, $5 students.

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Fresh Meat Fridays w/Samantha Vega, DJ Mighty Mic. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 2328440, tiltroc.com. 11:15 p.m. & 12:30 a.m. $4-$12.

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Polica. German House Theatre, 315 Gregory St. upallnightpresents.com. 8 p.m. $12.50-$14.

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Boogiemen. Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington. 924-3232. 8 p.m.

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Chris Squier & Julia Weldon. Boulder Coffee Co. - Alexander St. 100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco.com. 8 p.m. Free.

Gregory Townson Happy Hour. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454-2966. 6 p.m.

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Knight Patrol, Runaway World. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 621-1480. 9 p.m. $5-$7.

Sam Deleo. Perlo’s Italian Grill, 202 N Washington St, East Rochester. 248-5060. 6:30.

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Skycoasters. Nola’s BBQ, 4775 Lake Ave. nolasweb.com, 6633375. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Straight Line Stitch. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. frontgatetickets.com, themontagemusichall.com. 8 p.m. $10.

Such Gold w/Daytrader, Storm the Bay, Aminals, Night Terror. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454-2966. 9 p.m. $8-$12.

Taran. TC Hooligans-Greece, Greece Ridge Ctr. tchooligans. com, 225-7180. 9:30 p.m. Call for info.

Teagan & the Tweeds. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque.com. 10 p.m.

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Time Bandits. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor, NY. 924-3660.

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Tommy Brunett. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. stickylipsbbq.com. 9:30 p.m. $5. [ R&B ] Bitchin’ Kitchen w/String of Pearls. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 6 p.m. 21+ $5, unders $8.

Saturday, May 12 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Acoustic Brew. Flaherty’s Macedon, 113 Pittsford Palmyra Rd., Macedon. flahertys.com, 223-1221. Call for info.

Ebb Tide. Flaherty’s Webster, 1200 Bay Rd. flahertys.com, 671-0816. Call for info.

Girls Guns and Glory. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 9:30 p.m. 21+ $5, unders $7.

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CLASSICAL | Madrigalia: Music of Our Friends

Madrigalia digs contemporary compositions for chamber choirs, and finds ways to put together the dollars to commission new works. Friday’s concert headlines with the premiere of a set of madrigals composed by Cary Ratcliff on poems by e.e. cummings, commissioned by Madrigalia. Ratcliff studied composition and piano at Eastman School of Music, and is known for writing art songs —something of a lost art itself. The concert also features works from 15 additional established composers, such as David Conte, Libby Larsen, and Gwyneth Walker, to former and current students at ESM, including J. Christopher Urquiaga, Michaela Eremiásová, Scott Perkins, and Zachary Wadsworth.

Madrigalia: Music of Our Friends takes place Friday, May 11, 7:30 p.m. at Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St. $5-$15.

230-2894, Madrigalia.org. — BY PALOMA A. CAPANNA Joe Crookston. Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Rd., Greece. heartlandconcerts.org.

8 p.m. $17-$20.

John Akers. Flaherty’s Honeoye Falls, 60 W Main St., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. flahertys.com, 497-7010. Call for info.

Morgan Crispy w/Ted McGraw. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub. com, 348-9091. 5:30 p.m.

Free.

Old Divide. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. info@olddivide. com. 8 p.m. $8. Join us for an evening of bluegrass music! www.olddivide.com.

Ruben Moreno and the Zydeco Re-Evolution. Harmony House, 58 E Main St., Webster, NY. rochesterzydeco.com. 8 p.m. $12.

Steve Bartolotta. Pittsford Pub, 60 S. Main St., Pittsford. 5864650, pittsfordpub.net. 9 p.m.midnight. Free.

Taylor Buckly’s Bluegrass Extravaganza. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. tangocafedance. com, 271-4930. 8 p.m. $8.

Tom Gravino. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 355-8206.

7 p.m. Free.

Unplugged Dinner Music Series. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940, lovincup. com. 6 p.m. Free.

Wingin’ It. Sheridan’s Pub, 1551 Mt Hope Ave. pegdolan@ yahoo.com. 8 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] John Cole Blues Band. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque.com. 10 p.m.

Free.

Luca Foresta and the Electro Kings. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe. com, 271-4650. 7:30 p.m. Call for info.

The Meta Accord. Beale Street Cafe-Webster, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster. bealestreetcafe. com, 216-1070. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] A Celebration of John Maloy’s Life. Eastman School of MusicKilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7:30 p.m.

Free.

RPO: Beethoven’s Second. Eastman TheatreKodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. rpo. org. 8 p.m. $15-$77. [ Country ] Doublecross. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 3524505. Call for info. [ DJ/Electronic ] 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.

DJ Sid Wilson(Of Slipknot) w/Keen, Tugboat, Skanntron, and Papi Chulo. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St, Rochester, NY. dublandunderground.wordpress. com. 8 p.m. $20-$30.

DJ Ticky Ty. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. tiltroc.com, 2328440. 10 p.m. $5 21+, $12 unders.

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. [ Jazz ] Coffey Wachala Duo. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. lemoncello137.com.

7 p.m. Free.

Vox Humana & Jim Heffernan.

Boulder Coffee Co. - Park Ave, 739 Park Ave. bouldercoffeeco. com. 8 p.m. Free.

Sunday, May 13

SYNTH-POP | French Horn Rebellion

Before the Perlick-Molinari brothers began recording together as French Horn Rebellion, younger sibling Robert occupied Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra’s principal horn chair. Imagine the exact opposite of that prestigious orchestral unit and you’re probably closer to the music he and David Perlick-Molinai produce. Armed with synthesizers, airy 80’s style vocals, and an ever-present campy sense of humor, French Horn Rebellion takes neo-disco to new heights. David Perlick-Molinai boasts a pretty impressive musical resume as well, one that includes producing and engineering MGMT’s “Time to Pretend” EP. Saturday’s performance at RIT will not disappoint fans of that iconic indietronic band, and if you’re lucky, you may even hear some world-class french horn.

French Horn Rebellion plays Saturday, May 12, 7 p.m. at the Greek Lawn at RIT, 149 Lomb Memorial Drive. Free.

Frenchhornrebellion.com. — BY JARED BENNETT Cool Club Jazz. Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Route 332, Farmington. proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, 924-8000. 6 p.m. Call for info.

East End Jazz Boys. Havana Moe’s, 125 East Ave. 3251030. 9 p.m. Free.

Fred Stone. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Jazz at Jazzy’s. Jasmine’s Asian Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd, Webster. 216-1290. 8:30-11 p.m. Free.

Joe Santora Trio w/Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield R, Penfield.

383-8260. 7 p.m. Free.

Mark Cassara “Just for Dinner”. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 6625555. 6 p.m. Free.

Primetime Funk. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup. com, 292-9940. 9 p.m. $10.

Roc City Stompers. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. stickylipsbbq.com. 10 p.m. $5.

Special Blend. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes. Jasmine’s Asian Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd, Webster.

JasminesAsianFusion.com, 216-1290. 6:30 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] 50/50. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. pelicansnestrestaurant.com, 663-5910. Call for info.

Boarder Town. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 6211480. 9:30 p.m. $5-$7.

Cowboy Mouth. Highland Park, 120 Highland Ave. lilacfestival. com. 7 p.m. Free, $15 VIP.

Double Shot. Captain Jack’s Goodtime Tavern, 8505 Greig St, Sodus Point. captainjacksgoodtimetavern. com, 315-483-9570. 9 p.m.

Call for info.

Free Ride. McKenzie’s Irish Pub - W. Henrietta Rd. mckenziesirishpub.com. 9 p.m.

Free.

Mansfield Ave. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. johnnysirishpub.com, 2240990. 8 p.m. Free.

Music Matters Benefit Concert for Friends of School of the Arts. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20.

My Roaring Twenties. Boulder Coffee Co. - Alexander St. 100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco. com. 8 p.m. Free.

Ocupanther. Skylark Lounge - 40 South Union Street. 2708106. 8 p.m. Call for info.

Revolver. Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington. 924-3232. 8 p.m.

Call for info.

Small Town. Shooters Sports Bar & Grill, 1226 Fairport Rd. shootersny.com, 924-9914.

Call for info.

Steve Bartolotta. Pittsford Pub, 60 S. Main Street, Pittsford. pittsfordpub.net, 586.4650. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Sulaco w/ZRUDA, Malformed. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 4542966. 9 p.m. Call for info. 21+.

The Silence Broken. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. frontgatetickets.com, themontagemusichall.com. 8 p.m. $7.

Triple Play. Hamlin Station Bar & Grill, 52 Railroad Ave., Hamlin. hamlinstation.net, 9642010. 8:30 p.m. Call for info.

[ Acoustic/Folk ] AcoustiCollider w/Papi Chulo. Roam Cafe, 260 Park Ave. 360-4165. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Celtic Music. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000.

10 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] The Fakers. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe. com, 271-4650. 7 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Going for Baroque Organ Recital. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900.

1 & 3 p.m. Free w/admission.

RPYO: American Rhythms. Roberts Wesleyan College-Auditorium, 2301 Westside Dr, Chili, NY. RPYO 454-7311 x 224; rpyo@rpo.org.

3 p.m. $10 Adults; $5 Students & Seniors.

RTOS May Theater Organ Concert. Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St. 234-2295. 2:30 p.m. $15 for non-members.

Walt Strony: Pops on Pipes. Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St. theatreorgans.com.

2:30 p.m. $15, students free. [ Jazz ] Bill Slater Solo Piano (Brunch). Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. Call for info. Free.

Bobby Dibaudo. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 6625555. 4 p.m. Free.

Red Baraat. Highland Park, 120 Highland Ave. lilacfestival.com.

7 p.m. Free, $15 VIP. The Bowties. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. alanwer@ rochester.rr.com. 5 p.m. Free.

6 person a cappella group. [ Pop/Rock ] Kristen Marlo & Dave Hannon.

Boulder Coffee Co. - Park Ave, 739 Park Ave. bouldercoffeeco. com. 7 p.m. Free.

The Bowties. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup.com, 2929940. 7 p.m. Free.

Tracy Wilkins. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. templebarandgrille.com, 2326000. 7 p.m. Call for info.

Voice of Autumn w/Aura of Aurelia, There I Say is Lightning. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454-2966. 9 p.m. $6-$8.

Monday, May 14 [ Blues ] Tony Gianavola. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe.com, 2714650. 7 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Around the World in 30 Instruments . Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 3597092, hpl.org. 7 p.m. Free. continues on page 22 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 21

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[ Jazz ] 1032K. Tala Vera, 155 State St. tala-vera.com, 546-3945. 7 p.m. $10.

Lacey Lee. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Mark Bader. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 6625555. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Steve Tyrell. Highland Park, 120 Highland Ave. lilacfestival. com. 7 p.m. Free, $15 VIP. The Westview Project with Doug Stone, sax. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Tony Gianavola. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650, bealestreetcafe.com. 7 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Reservoir w/Routine Involvements, Clam! Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454-2966. 8:30 p.m. $6-$8.

Tuesday, May 15 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Dave Mason. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. jccrochester. org. 7 p.m. $54-$100.

Acoustic/Folk – Fritz’s Polka Band. Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington. 924-3232. 10 a.m. Call for info.

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.

The Dirt Daubers. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 9:30 p.m. $6-$8.

The Wailers. Highland Park, 120 Highland Ave. lilacfestival. com. 7 p.m. Free, $15 VIP.

Melissa Manchester got her break as a back-up singer for Bette Midler. If you don’t think you know Manchester, you do.

Smash hits like “Midnight Blue,” “Whenever I Call You Friend” (with Kenny Loggins), “Through the Eyes of Love,” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud” have made her a pop sensation. With four decades behind her, Manchester continues to write for Broadway and Hollywood, and continues to perform on stage.

Melissa Manchester performs Wednesday, May 16, 7 p.m. at Tops Stage, Lilac Festival, Highland Park. Free. lilacfestival.com. — BY FRANK DE BLASE Don Christiano...With a Little Help From My Friends-The Beatles Unplugged. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 7 p.m. $2.

Manray w/Haewa, Argus Eye, Nations, Quasars in the Mist. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454-2966. 8:30 p.m. $6-$8.

Wednesday, May 16

[ Acoustic/Folk ] Jim Lane. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. lemoncello137.com. 7 p.m.

Free.

Jim Lane. Schooner’s Riverside Pub, 40 Marina Dr. jimlanemusic.com. 6 p.m.

Free.

Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Scottish Session w/Jeremy Button. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East [ Classical ] Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub.

Barbershop Harmony. Harmony com, 348-9091. 7 p.m. Free.

House, 58 E Main St., Webster, The Dady Brothers. Johnny’s NY. chorusofthegenesee.org. 7 p.m. Free. Open practices/try outs. Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. johnnysirishpub.com, 224[ Jazz ] 0990. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Andrew Marks. Lemoncello, The David Mayfield 137 W Commercial St, E Parade. Abilene, 153 Rochester. lemoncello137.com. Liberty Pole Way. 8 p.m. Free. abilenebarandlounge.com, Ben Torres. Bistro 135, 135 232-3230. 8 p.m. $8.50.

W Commercial St,, East Tommy Gravino. Rio Tomatlan, 5 Rochester. bistro135.net, 662Beeman St, Canandaigua. 3945555. 6 p.m. Free.

9380. 6:30 p.m. Free. Salsa Mark Bader. Prosecco Italian w/Shelia dancing during the Restaurant & Bar, 1550 performance.

Route 332, Farmington. [ Blues ] proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, 924-8000. 6 p.m. Call for info. Open Blues Jam w/The King Bees. Beale Street Cafe, 693 Tinted Image. Woodcliff Hotel South Ave. bealestreetcafe. & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. com, 271-4650. 7:30 p.m. Call woodcliffhotelspa.com, 381for info.

4000. 5:30 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Blink 182 w/All American Rejects, Breathe Carolina. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. bluecrossarena.com.

7:30 p.m. $29.50-$59.50.

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POP | Melissa Manchester

[ Classical ] Merit Scholarship Winners on Live from Hochstein. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. hochstein.org.

12:10 p.m. Free.

Nate Rawls Band. Ontario Beach Park, 4800 Lake Ave. 865-3320. 6 p.m. Call for info. [ Jazz ] ECMS Spring Festival- New Horizons Vintage Jazz Ensemble and New Horizons Dance Band. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m.

Free.

El Rojo Jazz. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 6625555. 6 p.m. Free.

Marco Amadio. Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Route 332, Farmington. proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, 924-8000. 6 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. [ Pop/Rock ] Bottle Train w/Driftwood. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 8:30 p.m. $5.

Harper. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque. com. 9 p.m. Free.

Melissa Manchester. Highland Park, 120 Highland Ave. lilacfestival.com. 7 p.m. Free, donations accepted.

Waylon Speed w/Burning Snella, Jellyroot. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454-2966. 9 p.m. $6-$8.

Classical

The Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra features more than 100 students from grades 7-12. PHOTO PROVIDED

Symphony of youth Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Sunday, May 13 Hale Auditorium, Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Drive 3 p.m. | $5-$10 | 454-7311 x 224, RPYO.org [ PREVIEW ] BY PALOMA CAPANNA

“First time listeners who haven’t heard the orchestra are often startled by the talented, excited, young musicians. When you put them on stage, it is really a terrific celebration of what music is about,” says David Harman, conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.

What Harman described is exactly what happened to Dave Ackroyd, Chairman of the Board for the RPYO, the first time heard the Youth Orchestra in 2003. Ackroyd had been recruited to be the co-chair of a fundraiser. “I was blown away to listen to about 100 kids — young people — playing,” says Ackroyd.

“I just had to keep pinching myself to realize that I wasn’t dreaming. These were kids playing fabulous music. If I shut my eyes, I could easily imagine it being an adult orchestra.”

On Mother’s Day, the RPYO presents “American Rhythms” at Roberts Wesleyan. The program includes works by Copland, Ives, and Bernstein, as well as the three winners of the RPYO annual concerto competition.

The RPYO is a full-sized symphony orchestra with more than 100 members from grades 7-12. Harman says that the students are generally so talented and qualified that he “doesn’t have to worry too much” about whether they will practice. “They love music, they are highly motivated, and often good at a variety of things,” says Harman.

Becoming part of the RPYO involves a competitive audition process, held annually at the end of March. Students come from a wide

geographic radius, spanning Monroe County, westward to Batavia, eastward to Newark, and southerly to Ithaca. Students attend public, private, and home schools.

In addition to weekly RPYO rehearsals, members perform in three public concerts each year, and also go on tour in Europe or Canada.

The season begins with a weekend retreat to the Rotary Sunshine Camp, with mentors from the RPO. Students are also required to participate in an ensemble in their home school district.

The RPYO is in its 41st year. It was

originally started as an offshoot of the Women’s Auxiliary Guild of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, within the education department. It gradually developed into a formal youth orchestra.

Ackroyd explains that the RPYO runs a $100,000 annual budget with two staff members and a host of volunteers, including a board of directors, all under the umbrella of the RPO. The RPYO is a self-sustaining organization. Parents pay $600 tuition per year for student involvement. Additional funds have built up over the years from donations from private individuals, trusts, and foundations. The rest of the budget comes from ticket sales at the three concerts.

“While youth orchestras are popular in Western Europe and South America, particularly Venezuela, the United States has grown up around public music education programs,” says Harman. “It is less frequent for a youth orchestra to be in conjunction with a professional symphony orchestra.”

In March of each year, the RPYO has a side-by-side concert with members of the RPO, creating an orchestra of approximately 170 musicians. The students have one joint rehearsal with their RPO partners. “In that setting,” says Harman, “I can ask the RPO to play by themselves for a moment so that the students can hear a phrase or a section, before the Youth Orchestra members join it. It catapults the learning curve in a very

good way. I can stand on the podium and see students rise to the occasion.”

Harman credits the RPO for its sustained commitment to the Youth Orchestra, specifically, and to music education in general.

“There are so many pressures to make the core orchestra thrive,” says Harman, “but the RPO understands that this is the future of orchestral music, an investment not only in the musicians who perform with us, but also to build audiences for the future.”

According to Harman, RPYO members “build something for a lifetime,” and the proof is in the pudding. Quite a few of the RPYO members have gone on to be musicians and music teachers, and also to pursue conducting.

Student members have gone on to perform with orchestras in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and right here in Rochester.

Perhaps the RPYO’s latest-and-greatest claim to fame is alum Ward Stare, recently named conductor and music director of the Macon Symphony Orchestra. The St. Louis PostDispatch dubbed Stare one of the “hottest young conductors in America.”

This week’s concert will feature three aspiring musicians, performing individual movements from concertos, as part of their prize for winning the annual RPYO concerto competition. Eddy Wang, a senior at The Harley School, will perform the Beethoven Piano Concerto for Piano No. 1 in C Major, the first movement. Alicia Ding, a senior at Pittsford-Sutherland High School, will perform the Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in Bflat Major, Op. 91 by Reinhold Glière. And Isabella Padrón, a senior at Brighton High School, will perform the first movement from the Viola Concerto by William Walton.

As with the concerto competition selections by the student musicians, Harman gives oversight to the students, but expects that the students will initiate programming selections.

“They are musical sponges,” says Harman, “and a big part of what I really enjoy about this job is sharing their sense of musical excitement.” rochestercitynewspaper.com City 23

Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] ArtPeace Shakedown Fri May 11Sat May 19. Village Gate Atrium, 274 N. Goodman St. Fri 6-9 p.m., Sat-Sun 2-7 p.m., weekdays 12-9 p.m. shakedown.artpeace.info.

First Annual Brockport Artists Guild Exhibit Fri May 11. A Different Path Gallery, 27 Market St., Brockport. 6-9 p.m. 6375494, differentpathgallery.com.

Graduate Art Show Fri May 11.

Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery, 4245 East Ave. 5-7 p.m.

389-5073, naz.edu.

“Poster and Fine Art Show” by Carla Bartow Fri May 11. Orange Glory Café, 240 East Ave. 7-9 p.m. 232-7340. “misremembrance” by Shirley D. Zimmer Sat May 12. University Gallery, 90 Lomb Memorial Drive.

Booth Building, 7A. 2-4p.m.

Shirley_zimmerkidd@urmc. rochester.edu.

Colleen Virdi Sun May 13. Starry Nites Café, 696 University Ave. 24 p.m. 271-2630, starrynitescafe. com, shoefactoryarts.com.

“Frances & Albert Paley” Tue May 15. RIT Univeristy Gallery, 90 Lomb Memorial Drive. Booth Hall. 5-7 p.m. 475-2404. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor 1570 East Ave. Through Jun 15: “Making the Ordinary Extraordinary.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends by appt.

770-1923.

Artisans’ Loft 4135 Mill St, Pultneyville. Through May 27: “The New Psychedlia” by Neil Montanus | Ongoing: “Dream Sails...and More” by David Chamberlain; “Waterscapes” by Lee Hanford; “Trees and More”

by Rocky Greco. Fri 1-3 & 6-8, Sat 1-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. 315-589-5000 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. Through May 26: “Clay, Glass, and Beyond.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 12-5 p.m. arenaartgroup.com 24 City may 9-15, 2012

KIDS | Day Out with Thomas

All aboard! Load up your little conductors and head out to the Medina Railroad Museum (530 West Ave., Medina) for a Day Out with Thomas. Starting Friday, May 11, at 9 a.m., Thomas the Tank Engine will be chugging and smiling about while offering rides to visitors. After meeting Thomas and tooling around the museum grounds, meet up with Sir Topham Hatt for pictures. Kids can also enjoy storytelling, movies, live music, build with Mega Blocks, and make a stop at Imagination Station for some arts & crafts.

Day Out with Thomas continues through May 20, with activities May 11-13 and 18-20. Tickets to this rain or shine event are $18 for ages 2 and up (tickets also grant access to the museum itself). For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, visit railroadmuseum.net. — BY ALEX STEINGRABER 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. Through May 26: “Adornments: Spring Accessories” by Tanvi Asher. Tue-Wed 5-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment.

469-8217, crocusclayworks.com.

A Different Path Gallery 27 Market St., Brockport. Opens May 11: First Annual Brockport Artists Guild Exhibit. Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 637-5494, differentpathgallery.com.

Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame 36 S. Main St., Canandaigua. Through May 26: “Art of a Family Tree.”

Mon-Wed 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 396-7210.

The Firehouse Gallery @ Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave. Through May 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.

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 Gallery r 100 College Ave. Through May 19: “Fine Arts Studio Senior Exhibition.” WedSun 1-5 p.m. galleryr.org.

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: Untold Stories.” 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.

Image City Photography Gallery 722 University Ave. May 16-Jun 10: “Sequences” by David Moog. | 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. Through Jun 25: Rochester Art Club Spring Show. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

899-3720.

Little Theatre Café 240 East Ave. Through May 25: “Cover Girls Women in History” by Patti Ambrogi. Sun 5-8 p.m. Mon-Thu 5-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5-11 p.m. 2580403, thelittle.org.

Lorette Wilmot Library @ Nazareth College 4245 East Ave. May 15-31: “Exposed: Rochester’s Hidden Victims of Homelessness PhotoVoice Exhibit” by Leanne Charlesworth. Call 389-2129 for hours. naz.edu.

Lower Reserve Gatehouse Highland Park. May 12-20: Highland Park Neighborhood Association Exhibit “Virtual Scrapbook Revisited.” SatSun May 12-13 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri-Sat May 18-19 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun May 20 11 a.m.-6 p.m. blog. highlandparkrochester.org/exhibit/.

Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave. Through May 20: “Crafting Modernism: Midcentruy American Art and Design.” WedSun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu until 9 p.m., $5-$12. Thu night reduced price: $6 from 5-9 p.m. 2768900, 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. Through May 18: “Pattern Repeat,” MFA Thesis Exhibition by Brendan Miller. MonFri 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appt.

242-0450, morefireglass.com.

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 Arts Center Gallery 4245 East Ave. Opens May 11: Graduate Art Show. Wed-Thu 12-5 p.m., Fri 12-8 p.m., Sun 125 p.m. 389-5073, naz.edu.

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. Opens May 11: “Poster and Fine

SPECIAL EVENT | Garrison Keillor

If you’re an NPR fan, you probably know the name Garrison Keillor. The humorous speaker entertains his audiences with anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon, and “late-life fatherhood” on his nationally syndicated radio show, “A Prairie Home Companion.” The show also features special musical guests ranging from country pop, to blues, and folk.

On Thursday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. Keillor will offer a night of casual storytelling at the Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.), bringing to Rochester his signature dry wit and wisdom. Tickets range from $32.50 to $52.50, and are available by calling 800745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com. For more information, call 222-5000, or visit rbtl.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Art Show” by Carla Bartow. MonFri 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 232-7340.

Outside the Box Art Gallery Suite 104, The Box Factory, 6 N. Main St., Fairport. Through May 31: “Purse-sonalities.” Call for details.

377-0132 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.

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.

Spectrum Gallery at Lumiere Photo, 100 College Ave. Through Jun 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. Opens May 13: Colleen Virdi.

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, shoefactoryarts.com.

Stella Art Gallery & Studio 350 West Commercial St., East

Rochester. Continuing: “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.

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.

University Gallery 90 Lomb Memorial Drive. Booth Building, 7A. May 12-26: “misremembrance” by Shirley D. Zimmer. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 475-2404, jleugs@rit.edu.

Visual Studies Workshop 31 Prince St. Through Jul 1: Scott McCarney. Thu 5-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 12-5 p.m., and by appt. 4428676, vsw.org.

Wayne County Council for the Arts 108 W. Miller St., Newark.

Through Jun 9: “Shape Shift,” Contemporary Quilts by Marcia DeCamp. Thu-Sat 12-3 p.m., and by appt. 315-3314593, info@wayne-arts.com, waynearts.wordpress.com.

Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua. Through 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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Matt Tappon as Leo Frank, and the cast of “Parade,” now on stage at the JCC. PHOTO BY STEVEN LEVINSON

Nonpareil parade “Parade” Through May 20 JCC CenterStage, 1200 Edgewood Ave. $18-$26 | 461-2000, jcccenterstage.com [ REVIEW ] BY MICHAEL LASSER

Every now and then, a community theater meets a rich but demanding play head on, with such discipline, conviction, and passion that it soars beyond ordinary expectations and imperfections to achieve something thrilling. Librettist Alfred Uhry and composer-lyricist Jason Robert Brown’s “Parade,” currently playing at the JCC’s CenterStage, is as good a local production as I’ve seen in years. Nothing’s perfect, but this is local theater at its most rewarding.

If the title of this 1999 Tony-winning musical leads you to expect brass bands and balloons, you’re in for a surprise. Buoyed up by a pulsatingly rhythmic score and propelled by a book that is brisk but emotionally convincing when it needs to be, “Parade” recounts the true story of Leo Frank, a northerner and a Jew, who was tried, convicted, and lynched by the solid citizens of Georgia. He was a classic outsider whose aloofness and condescension only made matters worse.

The plot begins on Confederate Memorial Day in 1913, the day on which 13-year-old Mary Phagan was brutally murdered in the

National Pencil Factory in Atlanta. Because almost everyone has gone to the parade, Frank, the plant superintendent, is one of the few people in the building. As a result of this kind of thin circumstantial evidence, combined with widespread perjury, a jury finds him guilty of the murder.

Frank had moved to Atlanta some years earlier because his wife is the daughter of the factory’s owner. In addition to retelling this classic story of American injustice, “Parade” explores the rekindled love between Frank and his wife, Lucille. Her struggles to have his death sentence commuted and his conviction overturned enable them to re-examine their marriage and their feelings for one another.

Their changing relationship leads to the score’s one love ballad, the intense “All the Wasted Time.” Just as her efforts succeed, the mob, including important politicians and egged on by clergymen, takes matters into its own hands.

Frank is, after all, nothing more than a Jew and a Yankee, both epithets uttered with equal vitriol in the Jim Crow South of the early 20th century. Regrettably, the play ends with a return to the stirring opening number, “The Old Red Hills,” in a misguided attempt at uplift despite what has just transpired.

Although Frank’s story is disturbing and he is

not an easy victim to like, the show doesn’t flay its audience with guilt. It doesn’t flinch from hard truths, but it tells them within the familiar

conventions of the Broadway musical. Brown is especially adroit at adapting the song forms of the day to his own style and the show’s needs.

They never lose touch with their own time, but they also have a distinctly up-to-date feel.

The score — powerful and plastic rather than conventionally melodic — consists of marches, blues, hymns, minstrel songs, rags, cakewalks, and more. There are occasions when your feet tap of their own accord. Choreographer Meggins Kelley has also borrowed well from the dance steps of the day. In some numbers, the dancers substitute enthusiasm for polish and experience, but the dance numbers work at least well enough and frequently add a burst of energetic hijinks to a dark story.

The signs of Ralph Meranto’s accomplished direction are everywhere: he handles large production numbers with aplomb and intimate scenes between a husband and wife with sensitivity that never deprives them of drama.

His work is especially sure in stage-filling scenes that range from the anthem-like “The Old Red Hills” to the cleverly staged “The Picture Show” to the final terror of the “Abduction.”

Because this is a community theater production, Meranto was sometimes forced to choose between singers and actors. He wisely chose excellent singers, yet the acting, sometimes tentative in the first act, rose to the needs of the play in the second — especially in the case of Matt Tappon as Frank and Janine Mercandetti as Lucille. Among the strongest performances were Jodi Beckwith as the murdered girl’s mother and especially Jason Holmes as both a servant and as the janitor who may have committed the crime. With guidance from vocal director Brian Clickner, the voices are strong throughout, the enunciation is crystal clear, and the singing is expressive.

In two instances Meranto could not get past the book’s limitations. The villains in the piece are an ambitious prosecutor (Steven Marsocci) and a self-righteous preacher (Jeremy Speed Schwartz), both of whom are conflations of several real people. Their characterizations were little more than posturing.

Although the program does not credit anyone for sets, the reliance on abstract modules and large cutouts with just enough furniture is effective, especially with Benoit Beauchamp’s evocatively gray, almost powdery lighting. Costume designer Peggy Zorn dressed the cast in suitably subdued clothing for a provincial Southern city.

Several musicals going back as far as the 1960’s have shed light on the early 20th century, among them “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Ragtime.” Because they are more than exercises in nostalgia, what their time says to ours remains eloquent. “Parade,” especially when it is performed with such heartwrenching life, deserves to be added to that list.

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Art Events To benefit the Finger Lakes Regional Burn Association.

Anderson Alley Artists Second Saturday Open House. Anderson Alley Artists, 250 N Goodman. andersonalleyartists.com. 12-4 p.m. Free.

Art and History in Oriental Carpets Informal Talk and Exhibition Tour.

Arts & Cultural Council Gallery, 277 N Goodman St. 473-4000, artsrochester.org. 11 a.m. Free.

Benefit for Pediatric Asthma Support. Outside the Box Art Gallery, 6 N. Main St., Suite 104 (inside the Box Factory), Fairport. peggy@peggymartinez.net, peggymartinez.net. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Email for details. Live painting demos by Peggy Martinez.

Perinton Quilt Guild Show.

Perinton Community Center, 1350 Turk Hill Rd., Perinton. perinton.org/events. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit web for details. [ Monday, May 14 ] “Gosnell Big Woods and Other Amazing Places: The Nature Photography of Nigel P. Kent.

Webster Public Library, 980 Ridge Rd, Webster. 256-2130, landprotection@geneseelandtrust. org. 7 p.m. Free.

Art & Whimsy: A Ladies Night Out. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. EmpireStateLyricTheatre.org.

5-9 p.m. $30-$35. [ Tuesday, May 15 ] Artist Talk: “Cover Girls Women in History.” Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 258-0400, thelittle. org. 7 p.m. Free.

Janet Mirsky: About My Work.

Steve Carpenter Gallery & Art Center, 176 Anderson Ave. 7581410, stevecarpenterstudio.com, nyfigurestudyguild.com. 6 p.m. $5, free to NYFSG members.

Comedy [ Thursday, May 10Saturday, May 12 ] Isaac Witty/Brian Herberger.

Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580. 6719080, thecomedyclub.us. Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 7:30 & 10 p.m. $9-$12. [ Friday, May 11-Saturday, May 12 ] Village Idiots: Director’s Cut/Last Idiot Standing. Village Idiots Pillar Theater, Village Gate 1st floor, 274 North Goodman St., #D106.

797-9086, improvvip.com.

Director’s Cut 7:30 p.m., Last Idiot 9:30 p.m. $5 per show. [ Saturday, May 12 ] The ManShee Chronicles and Friends: “Comedy For A Cause.”

The Space Theater, Hungerford Building, 1115 East Main St., Door 2, Floor 2. mansheefunny.com.

7:30 p.m. $10. In support of The Genesee Valley Rotary Camp, a summer camp for children with developmental disabilities. [ Monday, May 14 ] The Comedy Rack. Monty’s Korner, 363 East Ave. contact@ thecomedyrack.com. 8 p.m; if you wish to try for a stage spot, be there by 7:30 p.m. Free. Open mic, comedy appearances.

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Dance Events [ Friday, May 11 ] Graduation Dances. Rose L. Strasser Studio, Hartwell Hall, Kenyon St., College at Brockport.

395-2153. 6 & 7:30 p.m. Free, donations appreciated.

Dance Participation [ Friday, May 11 ] Gordon Webster CD Release Party & Swing Dance. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. info@groovejuiceswing.com, groovejuiceswing.com. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. $15 (general), $12 (students). Free beginner swing dance lesson 7:308:30pm.

Festivals [ Friday, May 11-Sunday, May 20 ] Lilac Festival. Highland Park, 120 Highland Ave. 800-677-7282, lilacfestival.com. Various. Free admission. [ Saturday, May 12-Sunday, May 13 ] Linwood Gardens Tree Peony Festival of Flowers. Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Rd., Pavilion. linwoodgardens.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Suggested donation $8, $10 for guided tours. Continues through May 28.

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Catching Frogs & Other Slimy Creatures. Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve, Black Brook Rd. 315-539-5624. 2-3:30 p.m.

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Despite our recently unpredictable weather, you may have noticed that Mother Nature hasn’t changed her pace, and spring has sprung. You also may have noticed a hint of smooth sweetness occupying the air. That would be syringa, commonly known to us as the lilac. Trailing this intoxicating scent and scene is a tradition that has more or less kicked off the local festival season for years: the Lilac Festival. The 2012 Lilac Festival begins on Friday, May 11, and runs through Sunday, May 20, at the entrancing Highland Park (off Highland Avenue). The festival is open daily 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., and in addition to the natural beauty of Highland Park you’ll find food (first funnel cakes of the season!), rides, and other vendors.

Here is a breakdown of what this flower-infused festival has to offer this week (unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Tops Lilac Stage). Parking for the hugely popular — and free — event can be tricky, so note that shuttles will run on Saturday and Sundays ONLY from MCC’s Brighton campus. For additional information visit lilacfestival.com.

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Friday, May 11 10:30 a.m.: Churchville 7&8 Grade Show Choir Noon: Opening Ceremonies/Crowning of the Lilac Festival Queen Noon: Steel Rain 12:30 p.m.: LeRoy Jazz Band 4 p.m.: The LP’s 5:30 p.m.: Funky Blu Roots 7 p.m.: Johnny Winter

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10:30 a.m.: YNN Lilac Parade (begins at South Ave. at Science Parkway, travels down South Avenue to Highland Ave.) 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: 20th Annual Arts & Crafts Show (along South Ave) 12:15 p.m.: Holy Name Central School 1 p.m. The Dinner Dogs (Children’s Stage) 1:45 p.m.: Spanky Haschmann SO 2 p.m.: Gary The Happy Pirate (Children’s Stage) 3 p.m.: Matt Episcopo, Comedy & Magic (Children’s Stage) 3:30 p.m.: Soul Mine 4 p.m.: The Dinner Dogs (Children’s Stage) 5 p.m.: Gary The Happy Pirate (Children’s Stage) 5:15 p.m.: Rainline 7 p.m.: Cowboy Mouth

Sunday, May 13 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: 20th Annual Arts & Crafts Show (along South Ave) 11:30 a.m.: The Chairs 1 p.m.: Me & The Boyz 1 p.m.: The Dinner Dogs (Children’s Stage) 2 p.m.: Matt Episcopo, Comedy & Magic (Children’s Stage) 2:30 p.m.: Goodness 3 p.m.: Mike Kornrich, Banjo & Guitar (Children’s Stage) 4 p.m.: The Dinner Dogs (Children’s Stage) 4 p.m.: Mitty & The Followers 28 City may 9-15, 2012

5 p.m.: Matt Episcopo, Comedy & Magic (Children’s Stage) 5:30 p.m.: Chet Catallo 7 p.m.: Red Baraat

Monday, May 14 10:30 a.m.: Palmyra MS Honors Band 11 a.m.: School # 19 Noon: School # 12 12:30 p.m.: Tiger Tom (Children’s Stage) 5 p.m.: The Showvinistics 5:30 p.m.: Mark Cassara 6 p.m.: Tiger Tom (Children’s Stage) 7 p.m.: Steve Tyrell

Tuesday, May 15 10:30 a.m.: Gates Chilli MS Jazz Band 11 a.m.: GC MS Sos Vocals 11:30 a.m.: Holley High School 12:30 p.m.: Mike Kornrich, Banjo & Guitar (Children’s Stage) 12:30 p.m.: Spencerport 7th gr chorus 4 p.m.: The Steakouts 5 p.m.: Business Roc’s Lilac (networking event for professionals under the Big Top Tent) 5:30 p.m.: Nevergreen 6 p.m.: Mike Kornrich, Banjo & Guitar (Children’s Stage) 7 p.m.: The Wailers

Wednesday, May 16 10:30 a.m.: St Josephs School Band 11:00 a.m.: Paul Rd Elementary Band 11:30 a.m.: School #46 Inter Choir 12:30 p.m.: Gananda Bands & Chorus 12:30 p.m.: Tiger Tom (Children’s Stage) 2:30 p.m.: The Natalie B Band 4 p.m.: The Lonely Ones 5:30 p.m.: Paradigm Shift Jazz 6 p.m.: Tiger Tom (Children’s Stage) 7 p.m.: Melissa Manchester

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Lectures Cultivating Success-a conference inspiring women to grow. Inn on the Lake, 770 S Main St, Canandaigua. 394-0787, pwflnys.org. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $79, register.

SHiFt Conference. Girl Scouts of WNY facility, 1020 John St., Henrietta. gobuyrochester. com/shift. 3 p.m., keynote at 6 p.m. Free, register. Keynote address titled “BIG PR on a little budget,” presented by CBS MoneyWatch contributor, Michael Hess. [ Friday, May 11 ] If Dead Mums Don’t Cry, Who Should, Who Will, Who Must?

Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. 563-2145, thebaobab.org. 7 p.m. $10 or onsie, register.

The History of Rochester’s Jewish Community. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 7845300, brightonlibrary.org. 2:30 p.m. Free. [ Saturday, May 12 ] An Unbiased View on World Religions Seminar. Greece United Methodist Church, 1924 Maiden Lane. 225-1880, Greeceumc@ frontiernet.net. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $12 includes lunch, register. [ Sunday, May 13 ] Move Your Money: A Moral Imperative Campaign. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N Fitzhugh St. 325-4000, office@ DowntownPresbyterian.org. 9:5010:50 a.m. Free. [ Monday, May 14-Tuesday, May 15 ] Rochester Institute of Technology Microelectronic Engineering Conference. RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W Henrietta Rd. rit.edu/kgcoe/eme/ 30AMEC. Opening reception 6 p.m. Mon, conference presentations begin at 8:30 a.m.

Tues in Xerox Auditorium in Gleason Hall. [ Tuesday, May 15 ] 7th Annual Reshaping Rochester Series: Film “Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City.” Gleason Works Auditorium, 1000 University Ave. 271-0520, rrcdc.org. 7-9 p.m. $10. [ Wednesday, May 16 ] 7th Annual Reshaping Rochester Series: Urban Critic, Journalist, Author Roberta Brandes Gratz.

Gleason Works Auditorium, 1000 University Ave. 271-0520, rrcdc. org. 7-9 p.m. $10.

Dr. Gary Gibson on “A War of 1812 Overview.” Ontario County Historical Society, 55 N Main St, Canandaigua. ochs.org. 7 p.m. Free.

Stress Busters with MVP Healthcare Community Health Educator Cheryl Minchella.

Irondequoit Public LibraryHelen McGraw Branch, 2180 E Ridge Rd. 336-6060, mcgrawbr@libraryweb.org. 7 p.m. Free, register.

Thoughts are Things with Joan Post. Barnes & Noble @ RIT, 100 Park Point Dr. pjp@frontiernet.net. 6:30 p.m. networking, 7 p.m. presentation. $5.

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SPECIAL EVENT | Best Busker Contest

City Newspaper wants to get you out for a night on the town, with free music and great deals on food and services. City’s Best Busker Contest is back Thursday, May 10, in Rochester’s East End. More than two dozen area merchants will have ridiculous offers from 5 to 9 p.m., everything from cheap pizza slices and cookies to half-off tickets to this weekend’s concerts by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. From 6 to 8 p.m. more than 20 local musicians will play for FREE on the sidewalks of East Avenue, from Alexander to Chestnut streets.

This year’s musicians will be playing fiddle, ukulele, tub bass, tenor banjo, and more. Come to the City Newspaper tent at Scio and East (or find City Newspaper staffers at the corner of East and Alexander) to get your FREE guitar picks (furnished

by Sound Source), which you use to vote for your favorites.

The musician with the most votes wins a $500 gift certificate to Bernunzio Uptown Music, this year’s prize sponsor.

For a complete list of this year’s buskers, and a list of all the merchant offers, check out the Best Busker Contest article on rochestercitynewspaper.com. For more information call 244-3329 x.32. — BY ERIC REZSNYAK

Literary Events [ Wednesday, May 9 ] Bibliophile Society: Member Presentations. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 244-2505. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Book Group: Women Who Love to Read: “Hearts on a String” by Kris Radish. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport.

637-2260, liftbridgebooks.com.

7 p.m. Free. [ Wednesday, May 9Thursday, May 10 ] Book Group: Contemporary Book Discussion Group: “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” by Walter Mosley. Irondequoit Public Library-Helen McGraw Branch, 2180 E Ridge Rd. 336-6060, mcgrawbr@libraryweb.org. Wed 7 p.m., Thu 3 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, May 10 ] Book Group: The Greater Rochester Russell Set. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590, wab.org. 7 p.m. $3/ public, free/members. Robert Heineman on The Virtue of Appeasement: Russell’s Brush With Deep History.

Poetry Reading: Just Poets Open Mic feat. Elaine Thayer Olsson.

Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020, 8650965. 7 p.m. Free. [ Friday, May 11 ] Book Reading: Jon Chopan reads from “Pulled from the River.”

Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020, bn.com. 7 p.m. Free.

[ Sunday, May 13 ] Book Discussion: Rochester Shakespeare Literary Society. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. RochesterCommunityPlayers. org. 12-1:30 p.m. Free. [ Monday, May 14 ] 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. [ Monday, May 14-Tuesday, May 15 ] Book Discussion: “Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids Without Religion.”

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 234-1644, baswan@aol.com. Mon 2 p.m., Tue 7 p.m. Free. [ Tuesday, May 15Wednesday, May 16 ] Book Discussion: “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand.”

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. Tue 1:30 p.m., Wed 7 p.m. Free.

Recreation [ Thursday, May 10 ] Rochester Birding Association Cosponsored Field Trip. Thousand Acre Swamp Sanctuary, 1581 Jackson Rd, Penfield. 7738911. 7:30 a.m. Free.

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Raising 100,000 Voices. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 2580200, wxxi.org/events. 6 p.m.

Free. Teen-produced mini documentaries.

Wayne County Historical Society Annual Dinner. Wayne Hills Country Club, 2250 Gannett Rd., Lyons. 315-946-4943, waynehistory.org. 5:45 p.m. cocktails, 6 p.m. dinner. $25, register.

THEATER | Emerging Artists Directing Festival

It can be very difficult for students of the arts to make a smooth transition from education to finding a niche in the work force. A new endeavor, the Emerging Artists Rochester Area College Directing Festival, seeks to bridge the gap between college and professional work for theater artists by offering a chance for young directors to showcase their own pieces to the Rochester community.

From Friday, May 11, through Sunday, May 13, Nazareth College will present the festival at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center (142 Atlantic Ave.). Produced by Nazareth College Department of Theatre Arts chair Lindsay Reading Korth, it will feature several plays directed by college-theater students from the Rochester area, including students from Nazareth College, RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, SUNY Geneseo, and SUNY Brockport.

Performances will take place Friday-Saturday, May 11-12, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 13, at 2 & 8 p.m. Each performance will consist of four to six plays and a 20-minute talkback.

Judges for the festival include Herb Katz, local theater artist and former artist director of the JCC Center Stage, and Jack Haldoupis, artistic director of Blackfriars Theatre.

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Recreation 461-3494, fomh.org. 7 p.m. $5, free to FOMH members. [ Friday, May 11 ] Public Star Party: Saturn.

Mendon Ponds Park, 27 Pond Rd., Honeoye Falls. 723-6225, rochesterastronomy.org. 9:3011 p.m. Free. Meet near Scout camping area on Hopkins Point Road. Held only if skies are clear. [ Saturday, May 12 ] 7th Annual Run for Fun. CP Rochester, 3399 S. Winton Road, Henrietta. 334-6000, CPRochester.org/RunForFun. 9 a.m. Fundraiser, register.

GVHC Hike. Brockport, Water Street, Visitor Center. Cynthia 482-0549, gvhchikes.org. 9:45 a.m. Free. Easy 2 mile history hike, West Brockport.

GVHC Hike. Webster Park, Holt rd. at Lake Rd. lot. Kristin 7505547, gvhchikes.org. 1 p.m. free.

Moderate 5-6 mile hike.

Mount Hope Cemetery Tour. South cemetery entrance, 1133 Mt. Hope Ave. 461-3494, fomh.org.

1 p.m. $5, members & children under 16 free. [ Sunday, May 13 ] 11th Annual Pink Ribbon Run & Walk. Ontario Beach Park, 4800 Lake Ave. breastcancercoalition. org. 9 a.m. Fundraiser, register.

GVHC Hike. Seneca Park Zoo lot, by playground. John C. 2544047, gvhchikes.org. 1 p.m.

Free. Moderate 7.5 mile hike.

Special Events [ Wednesday, May 9 ] Concussion Education Event.

URMC Class of ‘62 Auditorium, Kornberg Medical Research Building, 415 Elmwood Ave. 275-8762. 6-8 p.m. Free.

Genesee Valley Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club Meeting. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 987-1717, gvc-adk.org.

7:30 p.m. Free. Program: Yukon 1000: The longest and most dangerous canoe and kayak race in the world by Phil Saunders and Rob Gunther. [ Thursday, May 10 ] 3rd Annual Best Busker Contest. Rochester East End. rochestercitynewspaper.com.

5-9 p.m. Free.

Community Labyrinth Walk with free energy work, chair massage and music. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. 469-4818, droller@rochester.rr.com. 7-9 p.m.

Free, donations appreciated.

Garrison Keillor. Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster. com, info@rbtl.org. 7:30 p.m. $32.50-$52.50.

[ Friday, May 11 ] 2012 Finger Lakes Wine Challenge & Tasting. Doubletree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Rd. sjarvis@fingerlakeswinecountry. com. 5-8 p.m. $45 advance online, $65 at door.

Casino Royale Fundraiser to Benefit Bridges for Brain Injury, Inc. Steamboat Landing Resort, Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua. 396-0070, bridgesforbraininjury.org. 5:30 p.m. $50, $90 per couple.

Girls Rock! The Alley: An Alley Cat Bike Race and Fundraiser for Girls Rock Camp Rochester. Skylark Lounge, 40 South Union St. 6830998, girlsrockrochester.com.

Race registration: 5-6:55 p.m., race start: 7 p.m., 21+ afterparty: 8 p.m. $5 race registration fee.

Recovery Houses of Rochester Blues Ball Fundraiser. Harro East Ballroom, 155 Chestnut St. 7304422. 7-11 p.m. $40, $70 for couples. Get tickets at House of Guitars or Mood Makers Books. [ Saturday, May 12 ] “War of 1812 Songs and Stories from New York and Beyond.”

Ontario County Historical Society, 55 N Main St, Canandaigua. ochs.org. 11 a.m. Free.

11th Annual Rochester Dachshund Parade. Washington Square Park, Downtown Rochester. alanfros@gmail. com. 10 a.m.-noon. Free to spectators; $1 per dog to register. Featuring the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

An Evening in Technicolor: A Farewell Gala for Tony Bannon.

George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361 x218, eastmanhouse.org. 6-11 p.m. $50-$250.

Eastman House Spring Plant Sale. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission to sale.

Irondequoit Lions Club Mother’s Day Rose Sale. Post Office, 425 E. Ridge Rd., Irondequoit. 5441853, judydavis12@rochester. rr.com. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $16/dz or $15 with 2 non-perish food items.

Jailbird Antique Festival. Wayne County Historical Society Museum, 21 Butternut St, Lyons.

315-946-4943, waynehistory.org.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission.

Monte Carlo Night. Cobblestone Arts Center, 1622 Rte 332, Farmington. 398-0220, cobblestoneartscenter.com. 6-9 p.m. $30-$35.

Mother’s Day Flower Sale.

Public Market, 280 N Union St. Contact Pat @ pi382@yahoo. com. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. $10-$15.

Honoring Local Transplant Patient Jovani Perez.

Mother/Daughter Makeover.

Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092, hpl.org.

2-3:30 p.m. Free, register. Ages 12 and up.

World Fair Trade Day. One World Goods, Pittsford Plaza, 3349 Monroe Ave. 387-0070, owgoods.org. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Free admission. [ Sunday, May 13 ] Brothers Serving Mothers Mother’s Day Breakfast. Rochester Bible Baptist Church, 274 Merchants Rd. 224-9030, rochesterbible. com. 9 a.m. Call for details.

Flower Days at the Market.

Public Market, 280 N Union St. cityofrochester.gov/flowercitydays.

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission.

Gothic Cathedral Tour. St. Michael’s Church, 869 Clinton Avenue North. 325-4041, saintmichaelsofrochester.org. 2 p.m. Donations accepted.

Mother’s Day. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford. 538-6822, gcv.org.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. $9.50-$16.50.

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. [ Monday, May 14 ] Live-n-Learners: New Zealand presentation by Ken Harbison.

Gates Public Library, 902 Elmgrove Rd., Gates. 247-6446.

2-3 p.m. Free. [ Tuesday, May 15 ] Alternatives for Battered Women 3rd Annual Celebration of Hope.

Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. 232-5200 x265, janisc@abwrochester.org. 8-9 a.m. continental breakfast. Free.

Dado Boutique’s Spring Fashion Show 2012. MAX at High Falls, 60 Brown’s Race. 271-7890. Doors 5 p.m., show 8 p.m. Call for details.

Benefits the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center.

Lollypop Farm Knitting Party.

Irondequoit Public Library-Pauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 3366060, mcgrawbr@libraryweb.org.

2 p.m. Free.

Monthly Meeting of the Rochester Academy of Science, Mineral Section. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Stephen Busschaert 288-5683, sbusschaert@msn.com, rasny. org/mineral. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

Dan Robertson, Geosciences Chairman at MCC will lecture on;

Blvd. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com. 5 p.m. $15$95. [ Tuesday, May 15-Friday, May 18 ] Rochester Red Wings vs.

Louisville Bats. Frontier Field, 1 Morrie Silver Way. 423-9464, redwingsbaseball.com. 7:05 p.m. $7-$12.

Theater SPECIAL EVENT | Plant Sales

It’s getting to be that time of year again. Spring cleaning, honey-do lists, and those secret competitions that neighbors have amongst themselves over who’s yard looks the best.

This weekend affords several chances to get a leg up on the Joneses, and at the same time be gentle on your wallet, with a variety of local plant sales.

The George Eastman House (900 East Ave.) will be holding a plant sale at its barn and nursery on Saturday, May 12, starting at 9 a.m. for members and at 10 a.m. for the general public.

It’s a chance to buy plants that have been born and raised in the Eastman House gardens. For more information visit eastmanhouse.org.

The City of Rochester continues Flower City Days at the Public Market (280 N. Union St.) on Sunday, May 13, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Join 250 nurseries and growers as they till it like it is, and present the best they have to offer for your garden. Also, get advice and growing tips in the master gardeners sessions, and bring down your old gardening containers to be recycled on site. For more information and upcoming dates, visit cityofrochester.gov/flowercitydays.

The Genesee Land Trust will be participating in a Native Plant Sale, held on Saturday, May 19, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Brighton Town Hall (2300 Elmwood Ave.). Native plants, shrubs, and trees will be available to purchase for your spring projects. For more information, visit geneseelandtrust.org.

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One Take: Stories through the Lens: “Payback.” Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 258-0400, thelittle.org.

7 p.m. $10.

Pad Party. Shear Ego Salon and Spa, 3349 Monroe Ave. Ann Germanow, 586-7050, scensiblesource@gmail.com.

6-8 p.m. Admission: box of

sanitary pads, tampons, or liner.

Sierra Club of Rochester: WetLands Committee. Al Sigl Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave. newyork.sierraclub.org/rochester.

7:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Sports [ Sunday, May 13 ] WWE RAW World Tour. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange

“The Calamari Sisters’ Big Fat Italian Wedding.” Thu May 10-May 16. Continues through September 2. RAPA East End Theatre, 727 E Main St. Thu 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m, Sun 2 p.m., Tue-Wed May 16 7 p.m. $39-$45. 420-8338, thecalamarisisters.com.

“Company” Previews and Opening.

Wed May 9-May 16. Continues through June 10. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd.

Previews Wed May 9-Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 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.

“Egad! The Woman in White” Continues through May 19.

Penfield Players. Penfield Community Recreation Center, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 340-8655, penfieldplayers.org.

Emerging Artists Rochester Area College Directing Festival. Fri May 11-May 13. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 8 p.m. $6-$15. 244-0960, muccc.org.

“The Exceptionals” Staged Reading Mon May 14. The Hornet’s Nest. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. 2324382, gevatheatre.org. 7 p.m.

Free, register. Panel discussion following the reading.

“Grey Gardens: The Musical.”

Thu May 10-May 12. Continues through May 19. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St. Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m. $17-$27.

454-1260, bftix.com.

“Leaving Iowa.” Thu May 10May 13. Downstairs Cabaret at Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place. Thu 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $26-$36. 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com. “’Night, Mother.” Fri May 11-May 13. Genesee Community College Forum Players. Stuart Steiner Theatre, Genesee Community

College, 1 College Rd., Batavia.

Fri 7 p.m. followed by a conversation with Overcoming the Darkness Executive Director Eric Weaver, Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $5. 345-6814, boxoffice@ genesee.edu. Appropriate for those aged 16 and over, under 5 not permitted.

“Parade.” Thu May 10-May 12. Continues through May 20.

Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Thu 7 p.m., Sat 8 p.m. $18-$26. 461-2000 x235, jcccenterstage.org.

Readers Theater: “The Tempest.”

Tue May 15. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rte 31, Macedon.

6:30-8 p.m. Free. 474-4116, books_etc@yahoo.com.

“Silent Laughter.” Thu May 10May 13. Robert F. Panara Theatre, Rochester Institute of Technology, Lomb Memorial Dr. Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $5-$7. 4756254, rit.edu/ntid/theatre.

“South Pacific.” Tue May 15May 16. Continues through May 20. Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St. Tue-Wed May 16 7:30 p.m. $32.50-$64.50. 800-7453000, ticketmaster.com, info@ rbtl.org.

“Two Jews Walk into A War.” Continues through May 20. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Wed May 9-Thu 7 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., Tue-Wed May 16 7 p.m.

Tickets start at $35. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org.

“West Side Story.” Fri May 11May 13. Continues through May 20. Stages, Auditorium Center, 3rd Floor, 875 E. Main St. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $12-$15.

935-7173, mjtstages.com.

“You Say Tomato, I Say Shutup.”

Fri May 11-May 12. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 5 & 8:30 p.m. $29-$36. 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com.

Workshops [ Thursday, May 10 ] How Will the World Economy Affect the Value of My Money?

Penfield Community Recreation Center, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield.

340-8655, penfield.org. 11 a.m.-noon. $5.

RCTV “Magic of Green Screen” Producers’ Workshop. RCTV, 21 Gorham St. 325-1238, rctv15. org. 6-7:30 p.m. $10, free to members, register.

[ Friday, May 11 ] Bring Your Mom to Art & Craft Night: DIY Garden Rocks Workshop. Stella Art Gallery & Studio 350 West Commercial St., East Rochester. stellaartgalleryandstudio.com. 5-9 p.m. Free. [ Saturday, May 12 ] Compost Your Thoughts. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rt 31, Macedon. 474-4116, books_etc@ yahoo.com. 2-3:30 p.m. Free.

Introduction to Zen Meditation Workshop. Rochester Zen Center, 7 Arnold Park. 473-9180, rzc.org.

9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $45-$60, reduced fees available. Includes vegetarian lunch.

Painting Flowers with Mom. Stella Art Gallery & Studio 350 West Commercial St., East Rochester. stellaartgalleryandstudio.com. 1 p.m. $15 per child, moms free.

Stop Being Invisible! Networking Purposefully. Central Library, 115 South Ave. Lawrence.Taylor@ libraryweb.org. 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Free. [ Monday, May 14 ] Culinary Class: Skylark Lounge /Roc Brewing Co. with Smitty Smith. Culinary Center at Vella, 237 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Macedon. 421-9362 x805, vellaculinarycenter.com. 6-8:30 p.m. $69, register. [ Tuesday, May 15 ] 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: Leaving a Legacy. The Lily Cafe at the Maplewood YMCA, 25 Driving Park or 6-7:30 p.m. at Lifespan, 1900 S. Clinton Ave. 287-6424, mhildreth@lifespan-roch.org.

2-3:30 p.m. Free, register.

Information & Inspiration: Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls. Rivers Run, Riparian, 50 Fairwood Dr. 287-6424, mhildreth@lifespan-roch.org.

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Cinema Theater 271-1785 957 S. Clinton St. 21 JUMP STREET: Sat-Thu 7; AMERICAN REUNION: Sat-Thu 8:50; THE ESSENTIALS: Fri 7; Sat 12.

Culver Ridge 16 544-1140 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit THE ARTIST: 2:10, 7; THE AVENGERS: 3D 12:15, 1:30, 3:20, 4:35, 6:25, 7:40, 9:30; also in 2D 12:30, 3:35, 5, 6:40, 8:10, 9:45; also in digital 4:05, 6:10, 7:10, 9:15, 10:15; also Open caption 1:55; THE CABIN IN THE WOODS: 12:10, 2:30, 5:20, 7;45; DARK SHADOWS: 11:20 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 2:05, 2:35, 4:45, 5:15, 7:25, 7;55, 10, 10:30; THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 1:20, 4:25, 7:15, 10:10; THE HUNGER GAMES: 11:40 a.m., 1:50, 4; THE LORAX: 11:40 a.m., 1:50, 4; THE LUCKY ONE: 12, 2:25, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 3D 2, 6:35; also in 2D 11:35 a.m., 4:20, 9:20; THE RAVEN: 11:25 a.m., 4:30, 9:50; SAFE: 10:05; THINK LIKE A MAN: 12:20, 1:40, 4:10, 4:50, 6:55, 7:35, 9:40, 10:20; THE THREE STOOGES: 11:30 a.m., 1:45.

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“The Avengers” (PG-13), directed by Joss Whedon Now playing

While hardly breaking new ground in any other significant way, the already immensely profitable comic book movie, “Marvel’s The Avengers,” differs in its marketing strategy from the rest of the noisy, crowded field of warm-weather spectaculars. Its producers cleverly prepared the way for its conglomeration of comic-book characters by devoting a single picture to almost every one of them, including The Incredible Hulk,

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Eastview 13 425-0420 Eastview Mall, Victor THE AVENGERS: 3D 12:25, 12:55, 2:25, 3:30, 5:35, 6:35, 7:05, 8:40, 9:40; also in 2D Closed caption 1:25, 1:55, 4, 5, 6:05, 7:35, 8:05, 9:10; 10:10; continues on page 34

Iron Man, and Captain America, ending with the promise of more adventures of the superheroes. For better or worse, they kept their promise with “The Avengers.”

In addition to the those three worthies, the new movie brings in a whole squad of colleagues — The Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor — under the command of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson).

Although not an entirely congenial group, they unite against a common threat, an invasion from Asgard, of all places, led by the sneering, supercilious demigod Loki (Tom Hiddleston), brother of Thor (Chris Hemsworth), intent on the usual blockbuster goal of world domination or world destruction, or something like that.

Whatever else you can say about them, no one can deny that these supervillains think big.

Loki steals an incandescent cube called a tesseract, which provides limitless power over the universe, or some such nonsense, to aid his quest and open a portal through which his forces of destruction invade Earth. To oppose him the whole crew of heroes deploys all their

Chris Evans as Captain America and Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in “The Avengers.” PHOTO COURTESY MARVEL PICTURES

superpowers in a fight to regain the tesseract and defend the planet.

Perhaps because even the most desultory reader of comic books knows as well as the weary veteran of summer blockbusters just how the final cosmic combat will turn out, the director spends most of the movie’s footage on the intramural relationships among the various Avengers. They indulge in a good deal of squabbling and badinage, some of it rather nasty. Constantly needling his comrades, especially the Hulk/Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), Iron Man/Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) delivers most of the sharpest and wittiest attacks and ripostes. Their arguments frequently erupt into extremely violent physical confrontations, so that just about everybody fights everybody else, with Iron Man, Hulk, and even Captain America (Chris Evans) taking on Thor, who for some reason provokes the most hostility.

Those internal fights actually occupy the superheroes more often than their final defense of the planet against Loki. That battle follows the pattern of a dozen other spectaculars, with a series of increasingly sensational clashes between the Avengers and a legion of Loki’s minions, odd, ill-defined creatures who display a strange combination of the biological and the mechanical, especially giant beings, part lizard, part centipede, covered in articulated metal.

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blows, throwing enemies through entire buildings, shattering acres of plate glass, igniting numerous explosions, and ultimately destroying a considerable area of midtown Manhattan.

Aside from the beautiful Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/The Black Widow and the insipid Gwyneth Paltrow as Tony Stark’s assistant, Pepper Potts, the picture not surprisingly showcases the male characters. Once again Robert Downey shines as the glib, boastful, narcissistic Iron Man, rattling off a good deal of sly, ironic repartee in the offhand manner he exhibits in his previous incarnations as the metallic millionaire and as Sherlock Holmes. Mark Ruffalo provides the only other truly engaging performance, as a soft-spoken scientist constantly struggling to keep his rage from transforming him into the Hulk, whom he calls “the other guy”; he also delivers the most satisfying beating to the hateful Loki, whipping him about like a rag doll while the audience cheers him on.

Despite all the action and the extraordinary special effects, not to speak of the innumerable raves from the usual ravers, and the immense profits, “The Avengers” simply repeats in extreme fashion the manner and matter of a score of other spectaculars. Its combination of superheroes who previously worked alone simply multiplies and intensifies all those fireworks that explode off the screens in far too many summer films. Finally and incredibly, though it may seem blasphemous to some, all the extravagance actually grows quite boring. Seeing such movies for their special effects is like going to a strip joint to enjoy the music.

Ah, romance. The pursuit of love has inspired countless works of art, whether from the breathless infatuation with another or the near-unbearable pangs of sadness when it all falls away. But the part in between? The day-to-day minutiae of co-existing with someone else? Bo-ring!

No one’s ever written a song about whose turn it is to take out the garbage, and few museums, if any, contain portraits of an exhausted couple wordlessly watching TV. Romantic comedies in particular are so smitten with the easy narrative possibilities of the before and the after that they typically ignore the during. So in some ways, “The Five-Year Engagement” is a radical film that dares to acknowledge the unsexy realities of a long-term relationship.

But most of the time it’s too shallow, too cliché, and way too damn long.

“The Five-Year Engagement” begins where most rom-coms end: with a proposal and fireworks over the Golden

Emily Blunt and Jason Segel in “The Five-Year Engagement.” PHOTO COURTESY

Gate Bridge. Tom (Jason Segel) and Violet (Emily Blunt) have been dating for exactly one year, and even though his nervousness and her nosiness totally derail Tom’s surprise, Violet says yes. Tom enjoys his job as a sous chef, while Violet’s a research psychologist hoping to do postgrad work at Berkeley. But when the University of Michigan becomes her only option, the affable Tom agrees to put their wedding plans on hold and accompany his fiancée to the Great Lakes State so she can further her career, even if it means he has to take a job at a deli. (It’s the renowned Zingerman’s, but still.)

Fish-out-of-water hijinks ensue, and when Violet’s two-year commitment threatens to stretch out even longer, Tom’s initial support begins to give way to palpable resentment. Segel plays Tom’s bitterness as broad as you’d expect, with a new hunting obsession accompanied by a terrifying beard, but the underlying truth is familiar to anyone who has gladly sacrificed so a loved one can realize a dream, only to wonder when their time will come. It certainly doesn’t help that Violet’s mentor is charismatic, charming, and erudite, and since Winton is played by Rhys Ifans (“Anonymous”), you know something’s probably gonna click between them.

Plus you need something to drive Tom and Violet apart so they can get back together, because movies require conflict, no matter how predictable those beats may be. But even though our protagonists separately pursue their interests, there’s never any doubt that they’ll patch things up, which only serves to make the 123-minute running time of “The Five-Year Engagement” appear unnecessarily indulgent. Fortunately, the stacked supporting cast helps while away the hours. On the groom’s side, look for funny turns by Brian Posehn

(“Mr. Show”), Chris Pratt (“Parks & Recreation”), and Chris Parnell (“30 Rock”) as Tom’s buddies, as well as hometown girl Mimi Kennedy as Tom’s mom, who fires off a touching yet hilariously profane late-inning pep talk.

The bride’s side benefits nicely from the occasionally astute script, co-written

by Segel and director Nicholas Stoller (they also collaborated on “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”), which seems just as attuned to the women as it does the men.

That’s “Animal Kingdom” Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver as Violet’s bossy mother, and Alison Brie from NBC’s mighty “Community” nearly nicks the entire film as Violet’s little sister Suzie, especially during a wonderful scene in which Violet and Suzie argue about Violet’s choices in the voices of Cookie Monster and Elmo, respectively, in front of Suzie’s kids.

Moments like that one, however, are few and far between, as Segel and Stoller instead waste time revisiting uninteresting scenes (like Tom and Violet’s meet-cute) and prolonging unfunny ones.

“The Five-Year Engagement” is grounded by the central pair of Blunt and Segel, who enjoy very real chemistry; not that scorching, haven’t-seen-eachother-naked-yet spark but the sweet, pee-with-the-door-open bond of a longtime couple who loves and respects one another. Blunt portrays Violet not as selfish but focused and trying to have it all, while Segel — well, he actually seems to play the same guy every time out. (Seriously, dude; maybe it’s time to stretch.) Luckily, Segel is one of the most likable actors around, as well as an observant writer, so when Tom is being ridiculously passive-aggressive — he wants to be alone in order to think but insists on Violet staying in bed next to him to witness all that solitude — we giggle, and we nod knowingly.

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LAPD recruit Roy Fehler (Stacy Keach) is taken under the wing of veteran Kilvinski (George C. Scott) and soon finds his idealism fading after nights spent with pimps, thieves, abusive parents, and even his fellow officers. A marvel of episodic ’70s grit.

(Richard Fleischer, US 1972, 103 min.)

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Friday, May 11, 8 p.m. & Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road and ignore that man behind the curtain — it’s the all-time fantasy family classic on the big screen! (Victor Fleming, US 1939, 103 min.)

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Greece Ridge 12 225-5810 176 Greece Ridge Center Dr. THE AVENGERS: 3D 11:45 a.m., 12:50, 3, 4, 6:10, 7:10, 9:15, 10:30; also in 2D Closed caption 12:20, 1:25, 3:30, 6:40, 7:40; 8:45, 9:45; CHIMPANZEE: Closed caption 12:30, 2:45, 4:45, 6:45; DARK SHADOWS: 12, 12:35, 1:05, 2:40, 3:15, 4:20, 6:50, 7:30, 8, 9:30, 10:10; THE FIVE YEAR

Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] DARK SHADOWS (PG-13): Tim Burton directs the comedic revamp of the cult TV show, with Johnny Depp hamming it up as Barnabas Collins, an 18th-century vampire who emerges from his tomb in the very different 1970s and must save his wacky descendants.

With Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, and Eva Green. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Vintage, Webster THE NEW CENTURIONS (1972): This adaptation of ex-cop Joseph Wambaugh’s novel stars Stacy Keach as an LAPD recruit whose idealistic ambitions get consumed by the job. Co-starring George C. Scott and Jane Alexander.

Dryden (Thu, May 10, 8 p.m.)

SURVIVING LIFE (2010): The most recent work by Czech surrealist Jan Švankmajer’s uses animated photo cutouts of actors to tell a sweet, semi-autobiographical tale of

ENGAGEMENT: 4:30, 10:40; THE HUNGER GAMES: 1, 4:10, 7:15, 10:20; THE LUCKY ONE: Closed caption 12:25, 2:50; 5:15, 7:50, 10:15; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 3D 2:55, 7:25; also in 2D Closed caption 12:40, 5:05, 9:35; THE RAVEN: Closed caption 5:20, 10:35; THINK LIKE A MAN: Closed caption, 1:15, 4:40, 7:35, 10:25.

Henrietta 18 424-3090 525 Marketplace Dr. THE ARTIST: 4:15, 9:45; THE AVENGERS: 3D 11:50 a.m., 12:50, 1:15, 1:45, 3:05, 3:35, 4:05, 4:40, 5:15, 6:20, 6:50, 7:25, 8, 8:30, 9:35, 10:10, 10:45, 11:15, 11:50; also in 2D 12:30, 2:45, 3:15, 3:50, 4:25, 4;55, 6:35, 7:10, 7;40, 8:15, 9:20, 9:55, 10:25, 11, 11:30; also Open caption 11:30 a.m., 6; THE CABIN IN THE WOODS: 12:45; CHIMPANZEE: 11:35 a.m., 1:40; DARK SHADOWS: 11:40 a.m., 12:40, 1:25, a man who falls in love with a woman who appears only in his dreams. Dryden (Wed, May 9, 8 p.m.)

THROUGH THE OLIVE TREES (1994): Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami continues the cinematic layering, as the crew tasked with filming “Life and Nothing More...” encounter an obstacle as the star of the film falls in love with his leading lady. Dryden (Tue, May 15, 8 p.m.)

UNDEFEATED (PG-13): The 2012 Oscar for Best Documentary went to this portrait of the Manassas Tigers, an underfunded and underprivileged football team who overcomes its underdog status thanks to a dedicated coach. Little THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939): Somewhere on your bucket list should be experiencing this classic family film about a young lady, a scarecrow, a tin man, and a lion on the big screen. Dryden (Fri, May 11, 8 p.m., and Sun, May 13, 2 p.m.) [ CONTINUING ] BULLY (PG-13): This acclaimed documentary

2:20, 3:25, 5:05, 6:10, 7, 7:50, 9, 10:35, 11:40; THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 12:55, 3:45, 6:45, 9:40; THE HUNGER GAMES: 12:05, 3:10, 6:15, 9:25; THE LUCKY ONE: 12:00, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10:05; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 11:55 a.m., 2:15, 4:45, 7:05, 9:30; THE RAVEN: 12:35; SAFE: 11:45 a.m., 2:05; THINK LIKE A MAN: 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 10:20.

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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. 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, Henrietta 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, Henrietta, Pittsford, 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

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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 goodluck charm. With Taylor Schilling and Blythe Danner.

Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Vintage, Webster THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS (PG): Aardman Animation, the folks behind “Wallace and Gromit,” returns with this tale about The Pirate 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, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Webster THE RAVEN (R): John Cusack stars as Edgar Allan Poe in

THE AVENGERS: 3D 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30; also Fri-Sat 9:30, 10:30; also Sat-Sun 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; also in 2D 1, 4:05, 7; also Fri-Sat 9, 10; also SatSun 10 a.m.; also closed captioned 2, 5, 8; Fri-Sat 11; also Sat-Sun 11 a.m.; CHIMPANZEE: 12:40, 3:15, 5:20, 7:05; also Sat-Sun 10:45 a.m.; DARK SHADOWS: 12:50, 1:45, 3:45, 4:50, 6:45; also Fri-Sat 9:50, 11:30; also Sat-Sun 10:20 a.m., 11:15 a.m.; FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 2:30, 8:30; THE HUNGER GAMES: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15; also Fri-Sat 10:15; also Sat-Sun 10:10 a.m.; THE LUCKY ONE: 2:15, 4:40, 7:20; also Fri-Sat 9:50; Sat-Sun 11:30; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 3D 12:15, 5:10, also Fri-Sat 9:15; also in 2D 3, 7:10 also Sat-Sun 9:45 a.m.; THE RAVEN: 12, 5:45, also Fri-Say 11:15; THINK LIKE A MAN: 2:45, 5:30, 8:15; also Fri-Sat 10:50; also Sat-Sun 11:45 a.m.

this thriller by director James McTeigue (“V For Vendetta”) that finds the author teaming up with a young detective (Luke Evans) to investigate eerily familiar killings in 1840’s Baltimore. With Alice Eve and Brendan Gleeson.

Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, 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, Henrietta 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.

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Automotive ALWAYS BETTER Higher cash for your Junk Cars, Trucks and Vans. From $260-$800 or more for newer. Running or not. With free towing. Also free removal of any unwanted model in any condition. Call 585-305-5865 CASH FOR CARS Any Car/Truck.

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SWINGING SHUTTER WOOD DOOR(1) ONLY ONE. Like in Cowboy movies, 5’ 5” tall, 2’ 2” wide (pantry, closet) Hangs middle of door frame. $15 585880-2903

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Pristine Craftsmanship

62 Edmonds Street

Edmonds is a side street that parallels Goodman Street, near the Goodman and Monroe Avenue intersection, known as “Monroe Village.” The house at number 62 is a delight: it’s a study in wood craftsmanship and careful stewardship. Built c.1900, the house is a holdover of the Queen Anne style, popular in the late 1800s. The decorative front porch features brackets above finely turned posts and a railing with delicate balustrades, all topped by a spindlework frieze. Above the wood clapboards on the first two floors, decorative shingles grace the third floor; the gable barge board is trimmed with molded squares.

The front door opens into a hall enveloped with fine wood craftsmanship that continues throughout the house: from rich hardwood floors, to dark-stained window and door trim with molded corner squares, to the elaborate wooden staircase and the unique paneling beneath the staircase. A small leaded glass window next to the front door is one of several found in the house. Original wooden doorknobs also remain throughout.

To the left of the hall are two sitting rooms, separated by a wood-framed opening with a spindlework frieze. The back room features an inoperable fireplace with a handsome bluegreen tile surround (with splashes of red) and a wood mantel. Two ceiling light fixtures in these rooms appear to be original. A pair of pocket doors opens to the dining room, also situated behind the front hall. A wonderful

built-in glassed cabinet with drawers melds into the back wall. Two tall windows and another original light fixture provide plenty of light. Behind the dining room is the original pantry, also well preserved and very useful with its built-in glass cupboard and drawers.

The kitchen has been updated for efficiency with a large slate-covered center island, all finished with wood trim retaining the room’s historic charm. A door opens to an enclosed side porch, which is next to the driveway leading to the two-car garage. A second set of stairs leads to the second floor.

The second floor contains four comfortable bedrooms connected by a long hall with a built-in closet and a full bath. Of special interest are the bedroom floors with alternating light and dark painted graining around the edges—the center left unpainted for carpeting. The walk-up, unfinished attic offers plenty of storage space. Behind the house is a small fenced-in yard.

Neighborhood amenities include easy access to I-490, the farmer’s market at Blessed Sacrament Church, as well as the popular shops, restaurants and services on nearby Monroe Avenue. This well-maintained historic property has 1918 square feet and is offered at $120,000. Visit rochestercityliving. com/property/R180551 or contact Judy Farrell at Nothnagle Realtors at 381-8656.

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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

band (Classic Rock) with lead guitarist, bassist, drummer & rhythm guitars Covers & originals 585-473-5089

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

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 585385-2698

ROCK STAR, MR. ROCHESTER, lead vocalist, is looking to form

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Miscellaneous BEST PRICES VIAGRA Tired of paying outrageous prices for Viagra? Best prices huge discounts Viagra 40 pills $99.00 Get Viagra for less than $3 per pill. Call NOW 866-9493589 (AAN CAN) HAS YOUR BUILING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening,

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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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Sunday Mass at St. Michael’s Church Sunday, May 13th, 4:00pm Mass with the St. Michael’s Singers and flutist Kate Lemmon

WE ARE SEEKING Any Individuals that worked at Art Di Stefano Ceramic Company in Rochester, NY from 19511961. Specifically Laborers whose job responsibility it was to install tile. Please call us toll free at 888-900-7034 WE ARE SEEKING ANY INDIVIDUALS that worked at Rochester Can Company. Located at 109 Hague Street, Rochester NY in approximately 1954.

Specifically Laborers who’s responsibility it was to cut sheet metal and make cans. Please call us toll free at 888-900-7034

Music Services PIANO LESSONS In your home or mine. Patient, experienced instructor teaching all ages, levels and musical styles. Call Scott: 585- 465-0219. Visit www.scottwrightmusic.com

Wanted to Buy CASH FOR CARS! We Buy ANY Car or Truck ,Running or NOT! Damaged, Wrecked, Salvaged OK! Get a top dollar INSTANT offer today! 1-800-267-1591 WANTED UNEXPIRED DIABETIC DIABETIC TEST STRIPS UP TO $26/BOX. PRE PAID SHIPPING LABELS. HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 1800-266-0702 www.

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Employment

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Job Placement Assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866)296-7093

A SECOND THOUGHT Resale Shop in East Rochester is accepting applications for volunteer sale associates and online researchers. Shop benefits people with disabilities in Guatemala. Call (585) 340-2000.

ATTENTION: FLATBED DRIVERS: Great Starting Pay & Benefits.

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COMMUNITY LUTHERAN MINISTRY seeking volunteers for Saturday program with reading, crafts and board games from noon to 2 p.m. on the third and fourth Saturdays at 942 Joseph Ave. Info. 585-338-2420.

DRIVERS - Knight Offers Hometime Choices; Express lanes, 7/ON- 7/OFF, 14/ON- 7/OFF. WEEKLY. Full and Part-time. Daily Pay! CDL-A! 3 months recent experience required. 800-4149569 www.driveknight.com HELP WANTED!!! Make money Mailing brochures from home!

FREE Supplies! Helping HomeWorkers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.theworkhub.net (AAN CAN) $$$HELP WANTED$$$ Extra Income! Assembling CD cases from Home! No Experience Necessary! Call our Live Operators Now! 1-800-405-7619 EXT 2450 http://www.easywork-greatpay.com (AAN CAN) MALE & FEMALE Dance Instructors Needed! Dance experience preferable, but will train the right candidate. Fred Astaire Dance Studio 292-1240 to schedule your interview! www. fadsrochester.com PERSON TO TIGHTEN MANUSCRIPT: Early American History a plus. Call 585-2666817 between 8:30am-8:30pm PHARMACIST TIRED OF THE CHAINS? WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? FULL-TIME. CITY. COMMUNITY PHARMACY. GROWING! 585-266-1100 ECOTTO14621@YAHOO.COM

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED! Monroe County is looking for adults age 21 and over to consider opening their homes to foster children. Call 334-9096 or visit www.MonroeFosterCare.org.

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN STABLES, a therapeutic horsemanship program for children and adults with developmental disabilities, is looking for volunteers to serve as horse leaders and side walkers.

Call Kim Kennedy at (585) 340-2016 or email kkennedy@ heritagechristianservices.org LAKE PLAINS 4-H seeks volunteers to work with youth on various projects. Share your interests with young people!

Contact Aimee Widger aw254@ cornell.edu for more information.

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ACTIVISM

SUMMER JOBS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT NYPIRG is now hiring for an urgent campaign to protect our drinking water.

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F/T positions available. EOE Call Chris: 585-851-8012

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Legal Ads EMPLOYMENT / CAREER TRAINING > page 39 LIFESPAN’S OMBUDSMAN Program is looking for volunteers to advocate for individuals living in long-term care settings. Please contact call 585.287.6378 or email dfrink@lifespan-roch.org for more information.

ROCHESTER CARES is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are interested in joining us to make a difference in the Rochester community Also looking for those interested in helping us in a leadership capacity. Check out our calendar online for more information: www.rochestercares. org/calendar.php VOLUNTEER GROUP works with Local Non-Profits, Charity Works

for Rochester, meets 3rd Thursday each Month 7:30PM Al Sigl Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave. Door 5 Lower level conference room 585-234-0187

Career Training ATTN: COMPUTER WORK Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 Part Time to $7,500/ mo.

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LIFEGUARDS & SWIM INSTRUCTORS The Bay View Family YMCA is looking for experienced life guards and swim instructors to work a variety of shi�s.

Day, night and weekend shi�s available.

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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 ] Notice of Formation of PAMELA L KAUFMAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR PLLC. Professional Limited Liability Company, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/18/12.

Office location Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 8339 West Ridge Rd, Brockport, NY 14420. Purpose: to provide Behavioral Health Services. [ 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. [ 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 ] 2012 SA Management LLC a domestic LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on April 23, 2012. Office Location Monroe County, SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, SSNY

shall mail process to: The LLC, 527 Peck Road, Spencerport, New York 14559. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ 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 BruMar 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, 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 ] 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 ] 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 Arka Solutions, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY 04/09/2012. County: Monroe. SSNY is designated Agent of LLC to whom process may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC, 44 Brandywine Lane, Rochester NY 14618.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ 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 ] Notice is hereby given that a license number not yet assigned for a restaurant beer & wine license has been applied for by SDADJ LLC dba EL COQUI, 1182 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14613,

Legal Ads 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 Tap and Table Inc. dba Tap and Table, 284 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY 14608, 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 Ray Ray’s Bar & Grill LLC dba Ray Ray’s Bar & Grill, 2260 Clifford Avenue, Rochester, NY 14609, County of Monroe, for a Bar & Grill [ 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 Sea Side Restaurant Bar & Grill Inc dba Seaside Restaurant Bar & Grill, 1485 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, NY 14615, County of Monroe, for a Bar & Grill [ NOTICE ] otice 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 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 DHD VENTURES PARTNERS 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 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 Infinity Charters LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 4/10/12. 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 PO Box 43, Scottsville, NY 14546.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Lambert Valuation Staffing LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/22/12. 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 80 Fairhill Dr., Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ 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 Limited Liability Company. NAME: DAVIS RENTAL, LLC. Articles of Organization were field with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 12, 2012. Office location: Monroe County.

James G. Davis has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o James G. Davis, 38 West Bloomfield Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: for real estate investments and 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 MARVACK, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/20/12. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 19 Tawney Point, Rochester, NY 14626. 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 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 P. Dolan Associates, 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, 282 Shoreham Drive, Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RAY RAY’S BAR &

GRILL, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/16/12.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 2260 Clifford Ave., Rochester, NY 14609.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543.

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 Sauer Family Tree Farm LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 4/20/12. 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 451 W. Bloomfield Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities.

princ. office. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ 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.

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 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 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 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 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

[ 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 ] 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 ] 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 ] 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 ] 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 ] 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 ] Name: SKI-SHIRT LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/24/2012.

Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O SKI-SHIRT LLC, One East Main Street, 10th Floor, Rochester, New York 14614. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of HUNTER’S GATE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/19/12.

Office location: Monroe County .SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall location: The LLC, 30 Forrest Creek Drive, Spencerport, NY 14559.

Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Rochester Community Land Board LLC file Art. of Org. with SSNY 03/19/12. County Monroe, SSNY is designated agent of LLC to whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any

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Purpose 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;5-7-14-21-29;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

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Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2010-10749 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, Carmine R. Salvatore; Stephanie R. Salvatore, f/k/a Stephanie R. Porcelli; ESL Federal Credit Union; Our Lady of Mercy High School; Casa Larga Vinyards, Inc.; United States of America, Internal Revenue Service; New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance, Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 30, 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 June 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Perinton, Monroe County, New York, known and described as Lot 141 of Black Watch Hill, Section 4, as shown on a map filed in Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 183 of Maps, page 20. Said Lot is situate on the south side of Canon Ridge and is of the same dimensions as shown on said map. Tax Account No. 179.08-355 Property Address: 5 Canon Ridge, Town of Perinton, New York Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action.

Judgment amount: $102,403.95 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney

fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: May 2012 Betsy Album, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 3245767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2010-11620 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 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, fiftyfour 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 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 (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) 324-5767 [ RIT VENTURE FUND I, LLC ] Notice of filing of Application for Authority of limited liability company (LLC). Name of foreign LLC is RIT Venture Fund I, LLC. The Application for Authority was filed with the Sec. of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/21/12.

Jurisdiction: Delaware.

Formed: 2/29/12.

County: Monroe. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: c/o James H. Watters, Rochester Institute of Technology, 5 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623.

The address of the office required to be maintained in Delaware is its registered agent: Paracorp Incorporated, 2140 S. Dupont Highway, Camden, Delaware 19934. The name and address of the authorized officer in Delaware where the Articles of Organization are filed is: Jeffrey W. Bullock, Secretary of State, State of Delaware, Division of Corporations, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Suite 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: any and all lawful activities. [ 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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[ rehabilitating mr. wiggles ] BY neil swaab

[ news of the weird ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD Condo developer Larry Hall is already onequarter sold out of the upscale doomsday units he is building in an abandoned underground Cold War-era Atlas-F missile silo near Salina, Kan. He told an Agence France-Presse reporter in April that his 14-story structure would house seven floors of apartments ($1 million to $2 million each, cash up front), with the rest devoted to dry food storage, filtered-water tanks and an indoor farm, which would raise fish and vegetables to sustain residents for five years. The 9-foot-thick concrete walls (built to protect rockets from a Soviet nuclear attack) would be buttressed by entrance security to ward off the savages who were not wise enough to prepare against famine, meteors, nuclear war and the like. Hall said he expects to be sold out this year and begin work on another of the three silos he has options to buy.

Can’t Possibly Be True

— Dan O’Leary, the city manager of Keller, Tex. (pop. 27,000), faced with severe budget problems, was unable to avoid the sad job of handing out pink slips. For instance, he determined that one of Keller’s three city managers had to go, and in April, he laid himself off. According to a March Fort Worth Star-Telegram report, O’Leary neither intended to retire nor had other offers pending, and he had aroused no negative suspicions as to motive. He simply realized the city could be managed more cost-effectively by the two lower-paid officials.

— Herman Wallace, 70, and Albert Woodfox, 65, have been held in solitary confinement (only one hour a day outside) since 1972 in the Louisiana State Prison at Angola, after being convicted (via flimsy evidence and a convenient prison snitch) of killing a guard. A third convict for the murder, Robert King, who was in solitary for 29 years but then released, explained to BBC News in an April dispatch what it’s

like to live inside 54 square feet for 23 hours a day, for over 14,000 straight days.

The lawyer working to free Wallace and Woodfox said the soul-deadened men were “potted plants.”

That Sacred Institution

(1) A federal court magistrate in Melbourne, Australia, decided to split a divorcing couple’s assets in half in February after listening to tedious details of their 20-year marriage. The “couple” lived apart except for vacations and kept their finances separate, constantly “invoic[ing] each other,” according to the Daily Telegraph, for amounts as trifling as a $1.60 lightbulb. (2) Though many Americans act as though they are in love with themselves, only Nadine Schweigert became an honest woman. She married herself in March in front of 45 family members and friends in Fargo, N.D., vowing “to enjoy inhabiting my own life and to relish a lifelong love affair with my beautiful self.” And then she was off on a solo honeymoon. [Herald Sun (Melbourne), 2-27-2012] [Fargo Forum, 3-15-2012]

Questionable Judgments

On Feb. 1st, the New Jersey Honor Legion — a civic association with more than 6,000 members in law enforcement — nominated Frank DiMattina as “Citizen of the Month” for offering his catering hall in Woodbridge, N.J., numerous times for gatherings of police and firefighters. The nomination came three weeks after DiMattina (also known as “Frankie D”) was convicted of shaking down a rival bidder for a school-lunch contract in New York City. Federal prosecutors told the New York Daily News that DiMattina is mobbed up -- an associate of the Genovese family’s John “Johnny Sausage” Barbato.

[ LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ON PAGE 37 ]

[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put on your happy face, and refuse to let anything bother you. The best way to attract love and romance is to be fun. The choice is yours. It’s how you present who you are that will make or break a relationship.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Travel, attend events and take part in activities that let you use your skills, and you will be in the spotlight where you belong. The more you participate, the more people you will meet who fit your description of the perfect partner.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may feel like settling down when

the object of your affections is not readily available. Take a step back, and you’ll soon realize that wanting what you don’t think you can have is the only reason you want to make a commitment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep your feelings out in the open, and you will avoid giving someone the wrong impression.

Getting involved in an unusual interest or attending something out of the ordinary will lead to meeting someone you cannot stop thinking about. Don’t be shy -- make the first move.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be in an affectionate mood,

but moving too quickly will backfire. Too much too soon will be construed as making a serious commitment. You will be promptly put in your place and won’t get the happy ending you are looking for.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Have fun, get out with friends and don’t worry too much about one-on-one relationships. You need more time to develop a solid friendship with someone before you will be in any position to make a good decision regarding love and marriage. Back away from anyone moving too fast.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Love is prevalent, but the person who wins your affection isn’t likely to have the same life goals as you.

Before making a commitment, find out exactly where you stand and how much say you will have regarding your life together.

Equality is the key to happiness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone from your past is likely to have a hold of your heart. Observation will help you decipher whether or not you should waste your time. Ulterior motives are likely to be this person’s initial reason for reconnecting. Bide your time, and protect your heart.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone will have great interest in you, but before you take the bait, do your due diligence and find out how controlling this person is. You won’t last long in a relationship that does not allow you the wiggle room you need.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are in a make-it-or-breakit period. You need to move forward with someone you love or walk away from someone to whom you don’t want to commit. Love is in the stars, but it won’t manifest unless you are with the right partner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Get out, have a good time and enjoy people who share your interests. Love and marriage are apparent if you stick to the activities and the lifestyle that you want to live. Falling for someone totally opposite from you will be short-lived.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An old lover or friend will help you realize what you want when it comes to a life partner. Revisit why past relationships didn’t work out for you, and you will know instinctively how to recognize the qualities you want your lover to possess.

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