May 16-22, 2012 - CITY Newspaper

EVENTS: “SOUTH PACIFIC,” STEP INTO AFRICA @ ZOO 22 URBAN JOURNAL: A PATH TO SCHOOLS SUCCESS

3

RESTAURANT REVIEW: SAKURA HOME 13 DANCE PREVIEW: ROCHESTER CITY BALLET’S “DANCE MIX” 26 FILM: “DARK SHADOWS,” “BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL” 30 CROSSWORD, NEWS OF THE WEIRD 43

oxford train • shannon stephens • sisters of murphy • rocky votolato • david mayfield parade • and more music, page 14

may 16-22, 2012 Free

•

Greater Rochester’s Alternative Newsweekly

•

Vol 41 No 36

•

News. Music. Life.

Does this city learn nothing?”

FEEDBACK, PAGE 4

Wright house transformation complete.

NEWS, PAGE 8

Street mural is a Rochester first.

NEWS, PAGE 6

Political races shaping up.

NEWS, PAGE 7

A rave for Geva’s “Company.”

THEATER REVIEW, PAGE 22

GUIDE | BY CITY FEATURES STAFF | INSIDE | PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK

Fill your plate: Dish 2012 They say you are what you eat. We submit that if you eat some of the food mentioned in this year’s Dish, you will be awesome. For this edition of City’s annual dining guide our writers found some of the most outrageous, interesting food and drink items in the Greater Rochester area. Frog-leg garbage plates. Birthday cakes shaped like your favorite cat. Artisan coffees. It’s all here.

If you’re tired of ordering the standard entrees at area restaurants, check out Dayna Papaleo’s list of inventive, extraordinary dishes at local eateries. From avocadobased chocolate mousses (pictured) to sushi pizzas, she found at least something you never knew existed.

Summer is nearly upon us, and for many Rochesterians that means a leisurely stroll along the Park Avenue business corridor. Ever notice how many food and drink establishments there are in that neighborhood? We did, and asked Paloma Capanna to do a door-to-door survey of all the Park Ave places that serve food or drink.

City restaurant critic James Leach takes a look at the fascinating world of local artisan coffee roasters. We have quite a bustling coffee business in this town. For dessert, check out Heather Charlton’s piece on some of Rochester’s fancy cake shops.

More than just leather...

Refining and Redefining what decking is.

Leading brand of ultra low maintenance decking

B AY L E S

120 Stonewood Ave. (just off Lake Ave) | 585.663.0430 1230 Lehigh Station Rd. Henrietta | 585.334.5500

L E AT H E R H O U S E

www.mflumber.com

RT 96, Victor 2 miles East of Eastview • 742-1360 • BaylesLeatherHouse.com

LORI’S

Find us on

NATURAL FOODS

900 JEFFERSON RD, ROCHESTER • 585-424-2323 MON-SAT 8am-9pm, SUN 10am-6pm

www.lorisnatural.com

ALL THINGS

GLUTEN FREE!

SUNDAY, MAY 20th • 6:30-8:30PM Tastings, GF Sampling, Free Samples, Giveaways, Raffles 100% of proceeds raised goes to AllForPetsWNY.org, A Charitable Not-for-Profit Organization

30% OFF (suggested retail price)

through June 15, 2012

ALL PRODUCTS ON SALE NOW!

RAW Meal

Learn more about what Nordic Naturals can do for you!

Come meet our knowledgeable rep, Thomasina, this Sunday from 6 to 8pm and sample our line of pure and great tasting Omega Oils.

When you want the best for your body, feed it Garden of Life RAW Meal - a high protein, high fiber, certified organic, RAW meal replacement powder that provides the nutrition of a well-balanced, healthy meal in one delicious serving. RAW Meal goes Beyond Organic! Try it today!

Empowering Extraordinary Health City

MAY 16-22, 2012

®

These award-winning formulas are pharmaceutical grade, doctor-recommended, and third-party tested, showing they are unsurpassed in purity, freshness and taste.

urban journal | by mary anna towler

A path to success for Rochester’s schools Will this community ever do what it takes to ensure that its poorest children get the education they deserve? I’m not optimistic.

We talk a good game, but we don’t do much.

Every few years, though, we get a chance at a fresh start: a new mayor, a new school superintendent, a new county executive, a big community survey, a blue-ribbon commission….

So now we have a new superintendent and a relatively new mayor: a chance at a fresh start. But as I said last week, it has to begin with a focus on the impact poverty has on children.

I believe that Bolgen Vargas fully recognizes that impact, and I believe he knows that his school district can’t do the impossible. Tom Richards seems to be a good way down that road.

But as our news editor, Chris Fien, noted in a recent blog, in his State of the City address earlier this month Richards cited only two school-related things he might focus on: better cooperation between City Hall and the school district on truancy and recreation. We need a lot more than that.

And the participants will have to be more than Vargas and Richards. They will have to be more than teachers, principals, and parent leaders.

Certainly there are things the school district must do itself. One is the obvious:

Vargas must see to it that everybody is held accountable: teachers, principals, and nonteaching staff. This won’t be easy, and it will require intense training and strong oversight.

But no one can trust the school district if we continue to hear reports about ineffective teachers (and worse) staying on the job. And arguments for more funding – whether from the city, the county, the state, or the federal government – will be laughed at.

The district must commit to adequate supervision, adequate training and mentoring, and prompt follow-through when training and mentoring fail.

In addition, the teachers’ and administrators’ unions must commit to being a partner in that process, not an obstacle. Leaders of the district and the unions must create an accountability system that ends the logjams that exist now. They must create a system that puts children first.

The district must also end social promotion. As every Rochester teacher knows, this won’t be easy. Many Rochester children enter school already behind in areas like language development and social skills.

They need extra help, in and out of the

Mentors, volunteers, and book donations are better than nothing, but they simply nibble around the edges. And the results will be very, very limited. classroom, and that will take money. Others have special needs, and perhaps special programs. That, too, takes money. But passing these children through the school system does far more harm than good.

Beyond those two steps, as important as they are, there are severe limits to what the

district can do to better educate the majority of Rochester’s children. Real success will depend on what the rest of us do.

Immediately after the school board named Vargas as the new superintendent, the mayor, University of Rochester President Joel Seligman, Wegman’s Danny Wegman, and Rochester Business Alliance CEO Sandy Parker offered public congratulations. That’s good. But if they expect Vargas to fix the community’s biggest problem on his own, they’re disastrously naïve. That attitude assumes that the school district can do the impossible.

What Rochester’s children need is for leaders like Seligman, Wegman, and Parker to join with the city’s parent and school district leaders in a broad, metropolitan effort to help Rochester’s children.

That must start with recognizing that all of us must tackle the problems created by concentrated poverty. I outlined the reality – and the severity – of those problems in this column last week. Vargas should take Richards, Seligman, Wegman, Parker, and other leaders into the schools, to see this reality first hand, and to talk with teachers and principals about what they face.

They must look at programs that work, like the Nurse Family Partnership, which helps new mothers in highpoverty neighborhoods with parenting, health, and personal relationship skills.

They must recognize the need to expand those programs so that every at-risk family gets help. continues on page 11

HIGHEST PRICES PAID old, broken, or unwanted gold, SELL ORTRADE Your diamonds, platinum, sterling silver or coins.

Watch Batteries installed $1.99 (with coupon)

100 N. Main St., Fairport • 377-4641

WANTED HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING

TM

A select number of homeowners in Rochester and the surrounding areas will be given the opportunity to have a lifetime Erie Metal Roofing System installed on their home at a reasonable cost.

Call today to see if you qualify. Not only will you receive the best price possible, but we will give you access to no money down bank financing with very attractive rates and terms.

An Erie Metal Roof will keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

An Erie Metal Roofing System will provide your home with unsurpassed “Beauty and Lasting Protection!”

Don’t miss this opportunity to save. Call Now! www.ErieMetalRoofs.com

1-888-355-0390

rochestercitynewspaper.com

City

Feedback WE’RE BLOGGING EVERY WEEKDAY ABOUT LOCAL, STATE & NATIONAL ISSUES

Brooks and Slaughter College Town Fracking New York casinos The Supreme Court Romney and Obama ANYTHING THAT HAS US THINKING THE CITY NEWSPAPER

NEWS BLOG

J O I N I N T H E C O V E R S AT I O N AT

w w w. r o c h e s t e r c i t y n e w s p a p e r . c o m / N E W S / B L O G

Send comments to themail@ rochester-citynews.com, or post them on our website, rochestercitynewspaper.com, our Facebook page, or our Twitter feed, @roccitynews.

We edit selections for publication in print.

Fracking claim is science fiction

The City News blog entitled “Fracking reports focus on water risks” (May 2) discussed a report by Dr. Tom Myers theorizing that fracture fluids could migrate from the Marcellus formation to ground-water sources. As a Ph.D. petroleum reservoir engineer and geologist having spent 30 years in petroleum reservoir modeling, assessment, and fluid flow analysis I can say that this assertion is patently false and unsupportable.

In reality it is implausible that fracture fluid could reach a ground-water reservoir. It cannot be reproduced in reservoir simulation models using realistic inputs. And after fracture stimulating more than a million wells, no instances of ground-water contamination from hydraulic fracturing have occurred when separation between reservoirs and ground water is present.

Dr. Myers’ assumptions are not reasonable and demonstrate a lack of expertise in fluid flow in a low permeability, multi-phase hydrocarbon system under pressure.

Perhaps the fact that he is a hydrologist and not a petroleum reservoir engineer explains his confusion.

This is simply the latest in the long list of science fiction perpetrated on the populace from non-experts posing as authorities and funded by political groups such as Park Foundation and Catskill Mountainkeeper rather than objective scientific societies.

SCOTT CLINE

Affordable housing may hurt College Town

So, City Council authorized the $20 million loan for College Town. I think it’s wonderful that they came together on City

MAY 16-22, 2012

something important and did what was best for Rochester, not just what they thought was best for themselves. I can’t wait to see the finished project: beautiful upgrades, new shops, new restaurants, modern apartments, nice hotel, affordable housing...

Wait, what? Affordable housing? You mean to say that Lovely Warren and the Council strong-armed Tom Richards to make sure that the plans called for low-income housing in the name of “fairness?” Fairness for whom, exactly? Fairness for those who will be working hard to live in a new beautiful environment only to see that their neighbor is on Section 8? And no, while affordable housing doesn’t mean that those tenants will be bad people or bad neighbors, it does show the selfishness of the Council.

The “where’s mine?” mentality that, like a vacuum, sucks up all the good that this city attempts to do.

Does this city learn nothing? The “where’s mine?” mentality of Assembly member David Gantt got us a brand new soccer stadium.

How did that work out?

Thankfully, the developers of College Town only have to deal with a minimum of 10 units of affordable housing.

Let’s hope the minimum becomes the maximum and that College Town can succeed in being the beautiful living destination and retail center it promises and not a twisted version of what it could have been.

TJ BIRKHEAD

Bike trails need improvements

This effort sounds like a great idea (“Building BikeFriendly Campus Connections,” May 2). The terrain is easy, the distances are modest, and there are some pretty woods and riverbanks to pedal along.

I was biking in the area yesterday and I have a few ideas: Thank goodness for Google Maps, which helped me find the Lehigh Valley Trail! I missed the turnoff for Lehigh Valley Trail as I was cycling along Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road. If there

is a sign, apparently it wasn’t obvious enough for me.

The trails, existing bridges, and bridge-underrenovation near UR are great.

Coming from Rochester, the Genesee Valley Greenway on the west bank of the Genesee River is very nice (great trail through the woods south of the Erie Canal), but unfortunately it ends near the south end of the airport. It would be nice if there were a dedicated bike path between there and RIT, so cyclists on the west side of the Genesee who want to get to the west end of RIT don’t need to bike on the shoulders of Scottsville Road and East River Road, which are less safe.

PAUL HECKBERT

Posted on rochestercitynewspaper.com

The ‘extremists’ in Congress

Are the Republicans in Congress dominated by extremists in their party? In their book “It’s Even Worse Than It Looks,” Brookings Institution Fellow Thomas Mann and American Enterprise Institute scholar Norman Ornstein say the answer is yes. The Republican Party, they say, “has become an insurgent outlier.”

A City News Blog on that topic set off a discussion among readers. Some excerpts: If you read “Master of the Senate” by Robert Caro, you learn an important part of history (“Are Republicans in Congress Extremists?” News Blog, April 30). The House of Representatives has always been a problem because of the nature of the representation, subject to populism of the district one represents.

The Senate, in response to this problem, was supposed to be a deliberative body to overcome this populism. What you are calling extremists are representatives who won in districts far different from where we live. C Span makes this whole process worse.

But the simple truth is that if the Representatives are extremists, in the minds of the voters, they will lose.

If they are re-elected, they are not extremists. Their districts are just different

from our frames of reference here in New York.

CLINT

This reminds me of a quote from John Stuart Mill: “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”

To that end, the GOP would not have morphed into a Far Right political party that is “ideologically extreme; contemptuous of the inherited social and economic policy regime; scornful of compromise; unpersuaded by conventional understanding of facts, evidence, and science; and dismissive of the legitimacy of its political opposition” unless it was able to carry a large percentage of the electorate along with it on its backwards march.

If the Republican leadership and their media apologists are reactionary and socially myopic, it’s because they know that millions of ignorant Americans will unthinkingly back them no matter how extreme their positions become.

MICHAEL DEYO

Posted on rochestercitynewspaper.com Clint, your view that an “extremist” won’t be elected to office by the voters presupposes that in many areas the electorate itself (or at least that small percentage who are incented to go to the polls) isn’t “extremist.”

I think it’s safe to say that when voters put into office representatives who spend their time charging that Obama isn’t a US citizen, or see commies and socialists under the bed, or organize themselves into “militias,” or see a UN conspiracy to destroy American freedoms, or claim that illegal aliens are being allowed into the country to vote for Democrats, or believe that Obama wants to replace the Constitution with Sharia Law, then we can conclude that, whether you call it “extremism” or “different frames of reference,” the inmates have taken over many of the rooms in the asylum.

EMJAYEN

Heritage tourism is the ticket for Rochester

Buffalo is now working on a 10-month timeframe to spend $23.7 million on replica canals where the original Erie Canal met Lake Erie: an educational tourism project that actually is dwarfed in diversity by downtown Rochester’s authentic Erie Canal landmarks.

In addition to the landmark 1836-42 limestone aqueduct, Rochester has a distinguished Downtown Erie Canal Historic District.

We have Rochester’s oldest commercial structure: the 1821 stone Gilbert Warehouse at One Mount Hope Avenue, where the Genesee River interfaced with the Erie Canal. We have the stillfunctional 1817 Johnson and Seymour Mill Race, which powered early flour mills. We have the site of the early canal Weighlock Building, the site of the cast-iron canal change bridge, and the archaeological remains of the 1823 Medina sandstone canal aqueduct.

We have the wonderful stone-arch floor levels of the 1829 Hervey Ely flour mill, the archaeological stonework of Child’s Basin, Jonathan Child’s own mansion, Hervey Ely’s Greek Revival mansion, and Warham Whitney’s great stone canal warehouse at Brown and Oak Streets.

With all the talk about the need for people to come downtown, where are the multiple rationales as to why families should visit downtown as it is today?

Following Buffalo’s lead with Erie Canal heritage tourism could provide enhanced such rationales, particularly if marketed with Buffalo as a partner in an upstate heritage tourism strategy.

This could be the Pennsylvania Station moment that results in a deeper appreciation for the fragile future of the historic riches remaining, thus providing a fortified resolve to protect our good past that has important stories to share today.

Douglas A. Fisher

Posted on rochestercitynewspaper.com

News. Music. Life.

Greater Rochester’s Alternative Newsweekly May 16-22, 2012 Vol 41 No 36 250 North Goodman Street Rochester, New York 14607-1199 themail@rochester-citynews.com phone (585) 244-3329 fax (585) 244-1126 rochestercitynewspaper.com Publishers: William and Mary Anna Towler Editor: Mary Anna Towler Asst. to the publishers: Matt Walsh Editorial department themail@rochester-citynews.com Features editor: Eric Rezsnyak News editor: Christine Carrie Fien Staff writers: Tim Louis Macaluso, Jeremy Moule Music editor: Willie Clark Music writer: Frank De Blase Calendar editor: Rebecca Rafferty Contributing writers: Kate Antoniades, Paloma Capanna, Casey Carlsen, Roman Divezur, George Grella, Susie Hume, Andy Klingenberger, Dave LaBarge, Kathy Laluk, Michael Lasser, James Leach, Ron Netsky, Dayna Papaleo, Rebecca Rafferty, David Yockel Jr. Editorial intern: Alex Steingraber Art department artdept@rochester-citynews.com Production manager: Max Seifert Designers: Aubrey Berardini, Matt DeTurck Photographers: Frank De Blase, Matt DeTurck, Michael Hanlon Advertising department ads@rochester-citynews.com Advertising sales manager: Betsy Matthews Account executives: Tom Decker, Annalisa Iannone, William Towler Classified sales representatives: Christine Kubarycz, Tracey Mykins Operations/Circulation info@rochester-citynews.com Circulation Manager: Katherine Stathis Distribution: Andy DiCiaccio, David Riccioni, Northstar Delivery, Wolfe News City Newspaper is available free of charge. Additional copies of the current issue may be purchased for $1, payable in advance at the City Newspaper office. City Newspaper may be distributed only by authorized distributors. No person may, without prior written permission of City Newspaper, take more than one copy of each weekly issue.

City (ISSN 1551-3262) is published weekly by WMT Publications, Inc. Periodical postage paid at Rochester, NY (USPS 022-138).

Send address changes to City, 250 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607. City is a member of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies and the New York Press Association. Subscriptions: $35.00 ($30.00 for senior citizens) for one year. Add $10 yearly for out-of-state subscriptions: add $30 yearly for foreign subscriptions. Due to the initial high cost of establishing new subscriptions, refunds for fewer than ten months cannot be issued.

Copyright by WMT Publications Inc., 2012 - all rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, photocopying, recording or by any information storage retrieval system without permission of the copyright owner.

Posted on rochestercitynewspaper.com rochestercitynewspaper.com

City

[ news from the week past ]

Kodak had a nuke reactor

The Democrat and Chronicle reported that Kodak operated a small nuclear reactor, for imaging research purposes, for more than 30 years.

The reactor operated on 3.5 pounds of enriched uranium, the same material used in nuclear weapons, the article says. Kodak decommissioned and removed the reactor in 2007.

RCSD budget approved

The Rochester school board approved a $705 million budget for the 2012-2013 school year by a vote of 6 to 1. Board member Mary Adams voted against the plan. Superintendent Bolgen Vargas said he will hire more than 60 teachers in arts, music, and physical education.

He also plans to cut administrative positions through attrition.

Camera concerns

The Democrat and Chronicle reported that the City of Rochester will not buy additional surveillance cameras next year and will buy fewer cameras in the years after that.

Upkeep of the cameras is a concern, the D and C reported, and as many as 25 percent of the city’s

110 cameras are down at any given time.

News

Melanoma cases rise in NYS

The American Cancer Society says that melanoma cases have risen 72 percent in New York State from 1998 to 2008. The Society attributes the rise to increased use of indoor tanning salons. Melanoma is an often deadly form of skin cancer, and it is the second most common form of cancer in people ages 15 to 29.

neighborhoods | by christine carrie fien

Highland street mural a first for Rochester

Party in the Park headliners

Headline acts for this year’s Party in the Park include Molly Hatchet; Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers with special guest Van Ghost; Rusted Root with special guests Balkan Beat Box and Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk; and George Thorogood and the Destroyers with special guest Tom Hambridge. Party in the Park runs from June 7 through August 9 at the Riverside Festival Site.

BYOB no corkage

Highland Park neighbors will paint this mural on the intersection of Meigs and Linden streets next month. The hope is that the mural helps calm traffic in the area.

Photo provided

Highland Park neighbors are trying a unique approach to calm traffic and build community in their neighborhood. The intersection of Meigs and Linden Streets will be closed on June 9-10 so neighbors can paint a large mural right on the street.

The BoulevART project is a partnership between the Highland Park Neighborhood Association and the City of Rochester.

Drivers often speed through the Meigs and Linden intersection, sometimes driving right through the four-way stop, says Michael Tomb, the association’s art and history coordinator. It’s a potentially dangerous situation, Tomb says, because Ellwanger and Barry Park is on the corner of Meigs and Linden.

“The need for traffic calming at the park has been apparent to any of us who live near it,” Tomb says. “It’s a very popular park for children.”

Artist and Highland resident Larry Staiger designed the mural. It will feature a large flower in the middle of

MONDAY

+

9.95 pasta plates TUESDAY

Champagne & oysters + $1 oysters $5 champagne flutes

RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

WEDNESDAY

1 R Y A N A L L E Y, E A S T E N D R O C H E S T E R 1 4 6 0 7

Halfway Happy Hour Special prices on ALL drinks $5 cosmos + FREE hors d’oeuvres

W E E K LY F O O D & D R I N K S P E C I A L S City

MAY 16-22, 2012

546∙1010

ONERYAN.COM

the intersection, with butterflies, birds, and other designs extending onto the streets. The floral theme is fitting for the neighborhood, Tomb says, as Highland Park is on land that once held the Ellwanger and Barry nursery.

The street mural, a first for Rochester, is also an exercise in placemaking, which is about building community and how people relate to public spaces.

The city is paying for the paint, Tomb says, and the neighborhood association is hoping for donations of brushes and other supplies. The template will be sketched out on the first day of the project, and the painting will be done on the second.

Those lacking confidence in their artistic abilities can help mix paint and distribute supplies, Tomb says.

Tomb says the association hopes the painting party becomes an annual event, because the mural will need to be spruced up regularly.

Alesi’s decision may have been only a formality. He was plagued by an ill-considered decision to sue a Perinton couple after injuring himself while trespassing on their property. And his vote for marriage equality lost him the backing of party leaders and some constituents.

politics | by jeremy moule

finances | by christine carrie fien

Political races shaping up

Bracing for the budget

Republican Jim Alesi’s decision not to seek re-election to the State Senate has triggered announcements from eager candidates. And other races are taking shape, too.

Monroe County Republicans plan to run State Assembly member Sean Hanna for Alesi’s seat in the 55th District. Hanna was considering a run before Alesi bowed out, but Alesi’s decision opened-up the opportunity for him, he said.

Bill Nojay will run for Hanna’s Assembly seat. Nojay is an attorney, conservative talk radio personality, and former chair of the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority’s board. He could face a primary from Avon Mayor Richard Burke.

The Republican nominating convention is on May 24.

On a related note, Monroe County Democrats held their convention last week. The big news: they nominated County Legislator Ted O’Brien to run for the 55th District seat.

“We sort of made the judgment that we’re really going to focus on the O’Brien race,” said Joe Morelle, chair of the Monroe County Democratic Committee, before the convention.

The county party will also prioritize Congress member Louise Slaughter’s re-election bid and the county clerk race, he said. Slaughter is being challenged by Republican Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks. And whomever the

(Left) Sean Hanna; (right) Ted O’Brien.

Photos by matt deturck

Dems pick for clerk will likely face Republican incumbent Cheryl Dinolfo Democrats also haven’t announced a candidate for the 56th Senate District, but leaders say they are in discussions with potential contenders. Dems have nominated Justin Rooney, a member of the Town Board in Newstead, Erie County, for the 61st Senate District. Rooney and the 56th District candidate will face Republican incumbents in both races.

Alesi’s decision to give up the 55th District seat may have been only a formality. He was plagued by an ill-considered decision to sue a Perinton couple after injuring himself while trespassing on their property.

And his vote for marriage equality lost him the support of party leaders and some constituents, though it also gained him some supporters.

This week, we’ll finally get to hear how Rochester Mayor Tom Richards plans to fill the $25 million hole in his new budget.

Richards will present his 2012-2013 spending plan on Friday. | Richards has mentioned the possibility of borrowing from the state pension fund to pay soaring pension costs. The move has critics, who say it only pushes the problem down the road. But it’s clear that Richards sees the borrowing as a short-term life raft to support the city until system reforms kick in. | Another possibility: in his State of the City address, Richards seemed to be bracing the city for public safety cuts. He said that while public safety is important, it is not sacrosanct. | Richards held public meetings in each of the city’s four quadrants to get input on the budget.

Residents said they want the city to collect the money owed on the Sibley Building and to stop subsidizing commercial projects.

Many people also called for substantial increases in city employee contributions to health care, for salary reductions or freezes, and for structural changes to pensions. | Richards’ budget presentation is at 11 a.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall, 30 Church Street.

Cost of War AFGHANISTAN TOTALS

1,967 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 11. Statistics for Afghan civilian casualties are not available.

American casualties from May 1 to 7: -- Staff Sgt. Zachary H. Hargrove, 32, Wichita, Kan. -- Sgt. John P. Huling, 25, West Chester, Ohio -- Staff Sgt. Thomas K. Fogarty, 30, Alameda, Calif.

-- 2nd Lt. David E. Rylander, 23, Stow, Ohio -- Spc. Junot M. L. Cochilus, 34, Charlotte, N.C. -- Sgt. Jacob M. Schwallie, 22, Clarksville, Tenn.

-- Spc. Chase S. Marta, 24, Chico, Calif.

-- Pfc. Dustin D. Gross, 19, Jeffersonville, Ky. —

iraqbodycount.org, icasualties.org, Department of Defense SOURCES:

rochestercitynewspaper.com

City

PRESERVATION | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO

A ROCHESTER GEM GETS A BEAUTIFUL POLISH PHOTO BY MIKE HANLON

City

MAY 16-22, 2012

he property at 16 East Boulevard still hums with the sounds of saws, hammers, and a chorus of other tools and machinery. It’s been about two-and-a-half years since Fran Cosentino and his wife, Jane Parker, began restoring their home.

This is no ordinary update, however. The Park Avenuearea property, often referred to as the Boynton House after the original owner, is the only example of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s work in Rochester.

The transformation of the Boynton House represents a lush return to the inner workings of Wright’s imagination. From the art glass windows and rich wood trim that threads one room to another, to the sleek cedar shake roof with its copper gutters, the Boynton House is almost back to its original state. And maybe, a little bit more.

Work on the house began in 2010. A combination of extensive water and termite damage meant a complete correction to the roof and foundation was needed. Termites had converted some of the house’s wooden frame into long cracker-like layers of mulched timber. Some areas of the house had to be taken apart.

The legendary architect was paid about $50,000 to build the four-bedroom, three-bath house in 1908. The Boynton House is one of Wright’s famed Prairie House designs, which often incorporated strong horizontal lines, low roof angles, and wide overhangs, imparting an almost Zen-like, ultra-modern mystique. The houses marked a complete departure from the frills and delicacies of Victorianera designs, which must have drawn stares from the street. But with Wright’s sometimes dark and brooding use of glass and brick exteriors, the houses almost seem to stare back.

For the restoration, Cosentino and Parker relied on Wright’s original plans, while working closely with the Landmark Society and the city’s Building and Zoning Department and Preservation Board. A new garage and pergola have been built using a “Wright-inspired” design, Cosentino says.

And the once enclosed porch facing East Boulevard has been opened.

Inside, there are new electrical, plumbing, and air systems. The house makes use of 17 pieces of Wright-designed furniture, as well as the kitchen’s original icebox, which has been restored and is still functional. Cosentino and Parker will sell their Brighton home and live in the property soon.

In a recent interview, Cosentino discussed the renovation and his eagerness to see it completed. Despite some surprises and delays, he says he has no regrets about taking on the project.

The following is an edited version of that conversation.

CITY: What were the two or three biggest challenges with restoring the Boynton House?

Cosentino: I think discovery was the first challenge. Discovering what had been built in 1908, then discovering what work had been done since then. And discovering what needed to be done now.

Once that was accomplished, the next challenge was to address the needs, which basically meant to disassemble the house.

It was necessary. This is our home, and in deference to its creator and its position here in Rochester, we had to thoroughly restore it.

We ultimately disassembled each area of the house to the bare bones, with every piece of the woodwork taken down, numbering the pieces, and one by one refinished and restored each piece.

The last step of that process was to put it all back together. That was the third challenge: to reassemble and maintain the quality, the look, the design, and the integrity of the house without compromise.

There was a pile of old wood down in the basement and we could have just tossed it out, but no, we decided every panel, every cabinet door would be utilized. We approached the restoration even to the extent of reusing all of the old wood we could.

What about the garage?

The garage that was here was not a Frank Lloyd Wright garage. It was built after the house by quite some time. We decided to disassemble that, too, and we preserved the wood from it. That’s what could be preserved because a lot of it was eaten by termites and the damage was extensive. The termites were still eating away at the wood at the time we were working on the garage.

But the beadboard inside of the garage was superb. It aged beautifully. It had a wonderful patina. We removed each board and saved it, and now we’re assembling it in the new garage.

Wright had a distinct way of using light, and windows were a primary feature of his designs. How did you approach restoring all of these windows?

There are 235 pieces of art glass in the house, and about 217 are windows. Most of the remainder are light panels over light fixtures and cabinets. They were originally zinc-came.

Each one was removed, tightened up, and cracked pieces were replaced. The rest were restored, and all of them put back.

What made you take on such a huge project?

We have restored a number of properties like this — not Frank Lloyd Wright houses, but other older homes. And I like to do it. It’s a creative challenge.

This is a work of art. It is living art. It’s not static. It’s alive and habitable. It embraces all of the things that great art appreciation is about. You can sleep in it, cook in it, eat in

it, and sit here and admire it all in the same day. There are not a lot of artistic endeavors you can say that about.

Were there any disappointments?

No, not really. I think the only disappointment was we had to do more work than we expected. And I think the disappointment was more in terms of time lost.

But once we got past the reality of it, we were thrilled to be able to take the house apart and put it back together so it will last another 100 years. That became kind of our theme for what we were doing: the second 100 years.

How many craftspeople have worked on the property?

See those two boards?

Restoration began on the Boynton House about two-and-a-half years ago (top). PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK A present-day view of [Cosentino points to two the house from East Boulevard shows the opened porch (bottom). large poster boards leaning PHOTO BY MIKE HANLON against a wall.] I think there are about 150 names on it: each of them has signed it. And that’s only the people who have been here working.

That doesn’t include the people back in their respective offices in whatever business they’re in who have had a hand in it, too.

The real heroes of this project are the people whose names appear on those boards.

Every one of them was excited about this project, excited to be here. And that was something for me to see, their enthusiasm.

They’ve been relentless in their dedication to it, to be a part of this.

Rooted in excellence since 1957

$2.99 Just add water!

2 cu. ft. bag (reg. $5.99)

Breathtaking Flowering Baskets • Monster Ferns • Flowering Tropicals

Large Patio Flowering TROPICAL PLANTS

Have a passion for doing it. Otherwise it’s going to be awful laborious. Doing this is a labor of love. And I’m not generally a patient person, so it’s been a challenge from that standpoint. But you’ll need patience: accepting that some things must move slowly to be done right.

MIX-N-MATCH Annuals • Perennials • Vegetables 4-6 plants per pack

Passion Plants • Hibiscus Gardenia • Madeville Bougainvilla Jasmine • Lantata

$2.99

PACK

$18.99 flat price

Great for outdoor patios!

36-48 PLANTS

ORGANIC GARDENING

POTTERY

There’s Wright the architect and Wright the legend. Now that you are this intimate with the house, are there things about it that Wright should have reconsidered?

continues on page 10

$2.99

AUDUBON HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS

WE ARE IN FULL BLOOM!

If a friend came to you and said “Fran, I’m thinking of buying this older, house to restore.” What advice would you give him or her?

I can’t fault anything he did. Not anything.

But you have to take this house for what it is. There are some ceilings in corridors or entryways that are very low. And we live in a high-ceiling society. But people familiar with his work know that was Frank’s intent.

If you were in another older home and you take the hallway apart and realize that

NATURAL CEDAR MULCH

CERAMIC BIRDBATHS

Vegetables • Annuals • Perennials Shrubs • Lawns (Fox Farm • Black Gold • Neem Oil)

50% OFF r e g u l a r p r i ce

WE CARRY ORGANIC: Fertilizer • Soils • Insecticides • Weed Killer

Special Group

FREE SETUP, DELIVERY& PROPANE

Sales & Service

See store for details

The formal dining room includes the original table designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. PHOTOs BY MIKE HANLON

Propane Fill-ups all Year

2832 Clover St. Pittsford • 586-3017 Greenhouse & Florist

(corner of Clover & Jefferson)

www.galleas.com

rochestercitynewspaper.com

City

Painting with a Purpose

THE CITY NEWSPAPER

for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

RESTAURANT

www ROCHESTER DOT

3PM-5PM

50% of the gross proceeds will be donated to LL Society.

CITY

PARK & OXFORD DELI

Find us on

continues from page 9

GUIDE

SUNDAY, MAY 20TH

1276 Fairport Rd. Fairport, NY 585-267-7002

A ROCHESTER GEM GETS A BEAUTIFUL POLISH

NEWSPAPER DOT

com

/RESTAURANTS

WWW.PAINTINGWITHATWIST.COM/FAIRPORT

est.

1927

The pergola connecting the house to the garage is a Wright-inspired design. PHOTO BY MIKE HANLON

LARGE SELECTION OF

HARDY TREES & SHRUBS

Over 3 acres of fresh hardy nursery stock, from the common to the hard to find

ANNUALS • PERENNIALS • FERTILIZER • SEED BAGGED MULCH STONE • BULK MULCH • LARGE SELECTION OF FINE POTTERY

Delivery & Planting Services Available LOCATED NEAR ELLISON PARK • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

485 LANDING ROAD NORTH • 482-5372 WWW.CLOVERNURSERY.COM

SATISFY YOUR CRAVINGS BIG GREEN EGG DEALER

®

Available in 5 sizes

See the complete line of WEBER Gas Grills, Charcoal Grills & Portables

MILEAGE MASTER “The Grillmaster’s Mecca” LP Gas • Parts • Service M-F 8-5 pm, Sat 9-4 pm

2488 Browncroft Blvd. • 586-1870 10 City MAY 16-22, 2012

Accessories & Utensils available

We have a great selection of wood chips... hickory, mesquite, apple, cherry, pecan, and Jack Daniels.

there are two feet to add to the height of the ceiling, you’re definitely going to use those two feet. But in a Frank Lloyd Wright house, you put it right back the way he had it. He designed it like that for a reason: compression of your experience. You can feel the release of that compression when you leave that space and enter into the room he wanted you to appreciate with its higher ceilings.

The average person would say, “Gosh that ceiling is too low.”

But it was part of the art to his design. He wanted you to feel that difference moving from one room to another. It wasn’t an error or lack of imagination; it was a product of his unlimited imagination. He knew exactly what he was doing.

What are your favorite parts of the house’s design?

When I first came into the house, knowing it was over 100 years old, I thought “O.K., what are we going to have to live with Ribcage showers like this one graced the finest homes of the in terms of inconvenience? To early 20th century. PHOTO BY MIKE HANLON get to live in the atmosphere of of it like a bathroom that needed to be rethe aesthetic value of the house, what do we plumbed and new fixtures that needed to be have to give up?” Frankly, we didn’t have to added for obvious reasons. But the bathroom give up anything. is the same size, the tub is the tub. The What really surprised me was the traffic shower is the shower. pattern in this really old house. It is very That aside, underneath the skin of livable even by today’s standards. There’s a the house: the electric, the plumbing, air flow to this house. And each room presents circulation, all of that is up to date. itself with a real purpose.

It’s going to be a warm cozy house.

We are what some people refer to as a “great room society” with a central living space. Well, he had a plan that made the hearth the center of the house, and this room is essentially a great room.

Functionally, the house is as it was originally built. I mean, there are certain parts

Path to success continues from page 3

And they must join with health-care and social-service agencies to recreate a Rochester version of the Children’s Zone, to address on multiple fronts the roots and the results of the concentrated poverty in Rochester’s inner city.

This is not a call for 10,000 mentors, volunteers in the schools, or the donation of books and clothing to inner-city children. Those efforts are better than nothing, but they simply nibble around the edges. They are tiny attempts to mitigate the effects of concentrated poverty. And the results will be very, very limited.

Efforts like those must exist as a small part of a vastly bigger, broader effort.

Otherwise, they do little except make us feel that we are doing something – and they permit us to ignore the job that really needs to be done.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if the reaction from every segment of the community is: “That’s not my job.” And in a strictly parochial sense, that’s correct. It’s not the job of a college president or business leaders to push for private funding and, ultimately, government funds and tax increases, to help fund quality day care, the Nurse-Family Partnership, and a Rochester version of the Harlem Children’s Zone. It’s not the job of the head of a medical center, or a suburbanbased county legislator, or the head of a suburban parent-teachers group, either.

But without this larger effort, unless all of those people get involved, the Rochester school district will continue to fail. The educators in the Rochester school district cannot do this job by themselves.

Rochester business leaders talk about the need for the school district to prepare city students for the workforce. Leaders at City Hall talk about the impact of poor education on the criminal justice system. County government leaders talk about the costs of social services and health care for the poor. All of them, then, have a vested interest in improving public education in Rochester.

But more important, they have a moral responsibility to the children of the city. Concentrated poverty, one of whose results is low student achievement, is robbing them of their right to a good education, the right to learn and excel and live a fulfilling life.

It is easier to blame teachers than to come to grips with urban poverty and address its challenges. But that is both fiscally short-sighted and morally wrong. And we all pay the price, one way or another.

AJI ZONING & LAND USE ADVISORY 50 Public Market | 208-2336

HARMAN FLOORING CO. 29 Hebard Street | 546-1221

AWAKEN 8 Public Market | 261-5659 BOULDER @ THE MARKET 1 Public Market | 232-5282 CARLSON METRO CENTER YMCA 444 East Main Street | 325-2880

MARKET DISTRICT

B U S I N E S S A S S O C I AT I O N FLOWER CITY PRODUCE 20-22 Public Market | 423-0994

CITY NEWSPAPER 250 N. Goodman St | 244-3329

FLOWER CITY STORAGE 265 Hayward Street | 325-5000

THE CITY OF ROCHESTER Market Office | 428-6907

FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC MARKET 280 North Union Street | 325-5058

EMPANADA STOP 280 North Union Street | 303-1290

THE GOURMET WAFFLER 31 Edmonds Street | 461-0633

1115 E. Main Street | 469-8217 Open Studios First Friday Every Month JAVA JOE'S 55-57 Public Market | 325-5282 OBJECTMAKER 153 Railroad Street | 244-4933

97 Railroad Street | 546-8020 Tours • Tastings • Private Parties www.rohrbachs.com WILKES PRODUCTIONS 9 Public Market | 423-1966

rochestercitynewspaper.com City 11

Are you A Cancer Survivor

With Trouble Sleeping?

We are seeking cancer survivors who are having difficulty falling or staying asleep for a study testing two methods for reducing sleep problems and fatigue.

How may you benefit

All participants will receive a behavioral treatment for sleep problems, at no charge, either as part of the study or after.

Half of the participants will receive a drug called armodafinil that may be helpful in reducing daytime tiredness and fatigue.

Eligibility (partial list)

• Be between the ages 21 and 75 • Have finished radiation treatments and/or chemotherapy • Insomnia began or got worse with the onset of cancer or treatment

Please call Jenine Hoefler (585) 276-3559 or Joseph Roscoe, Ph.D. (585) 275-9962 at the University of Rochester James P. Wilmot Cancer Center for more information about this research study

For more Tom Tomorrow, including a political blog and cartoon archive, visit http://thismodernworld.com

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.)

Rally to raise hourly wages

Social justice organizations advocating an increase in the minimum wage will hold a “Raise Rochester” rally at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 24. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Assembly member Keith Wright have proposed legislation to raise New York’s minimum hourly wage from $7.25 to $8.50 in January 2013.

The rally is in front of the Westgate Plaza in Gates.

Jobs fair for vets

The Canandaigua VA Medical Center and the Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic will hold two job fairs for veterans. Veterans will also be provided health care information.

The first event is from 9 12 City MAY 16-22, 2012

a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 18, at the Canandaigua site, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Building 5. The second event is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at the Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic, 465 Westfall Road.

An update on downtown development

The Rochester Downtown Development Corporation will hold its 37th annual “Downtown Rising” meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 7. The status of several downtown projects will be discussed. The event is at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. Tickets: $45 members, $50 nonmembers.

Reservations: 546-6920 or rddc@rddc.org.

Male reading volunteers needed The Head Start Program of Action for a Better Community seeks male reading

volunteers for its fourth annual “Real Men Read” event on Tuesday, May 22.

The initiative is intended to encourage men to become involved in their children’s education. Policemen, fireman, military personnel, and faith-based leaders are especially encouraged to volunteer, but all men are encouraged. Volunteers can register at the following locations Head Start locations: 1172 Clifford Avenue, 30 Hart Street, 1150 Hudson Avenue, 640 Jefferson Avenue, and 700 North Street.

To register: 305-9048 or aharper@abcinfo.org.

Human Rights in the ROC

Social Welfare Action Alliance’s Rochester Chapter will host “Making Rochester a Human Rights City,” a roundtable discussion at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 18. Information: SWAARochester.org. The meeting is at Rochester Friends Meeting House, 84 Scio Street.

Dining as “Asian marinated steak” (probably skirt steak or even top round, although it’s hard to tell; $22). This beef has spent a long, long time in a marinade of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, along with what tastes like a bit of five-spice powder – the salty liquid soaking deep into the meat. Toss the meat onto that piece of hot rock – with an angry hiss and a puff of steam – flip it in a minute or less to brown the other side, and what you’ll have is a delicious piece of barbecued meat without the mess and effort of firing up the grill.

As with many of these table-top cooking methods, things get more interesting as the meal progresses. Marinade and meat juices combine on the hot stone, caramelizing into a sort of glaze that pleasantly seasons the broccoli, zucchini, and sweet red pepper that you’ll inevitably drag through it. Near the end of the meal, I actually scraped the rock, transferring this tasty goo onto a pile of rice so it wouldn’t be wasted.

Sakura Home is also a surprisingly good

At Sakura Home: beef negimaki lunch portion (left); volcanic rock with filet mignon (right).

Photos by matt deturck

The wonderful world of sushi Sakura Home 2775 Monroe Ave. 288-8130, sakurahomerestaurant.com Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (closed 2:30-4:30 p.m.), Sunday 1-10 p.m. [ review ] by james leach

From Monroe Avenue, Sakura Home looks like a pretty nondescript place — the building has been home to other restaurants over the years, including one of those massive Chinese buffet operations that you see scattered across the city. Step inside, though, and you immediately find yourself in a Disney-esque version of a swanky Japanese restaurant.

There’s a koi pond with plastic bamboo plants suspended above it, lower leaves trailing in the water. There’s a wooden bridge over the pond that kids absolutely ache to run across back and forth (my 7-year-old dining companion did this several times). And there’s a tasteful assortment of Japanese bric-a-brac tucked into museum-lit niches throughout the restaurant.

In front of you is the bar, to the right the soft-lit dining room with a sushi bar at the rear. Through an archway is another dining

room, this one holding an impressive number of hibachi-cooking stations (at least eight), all of which on two different visits were full of happy diners watching the teppanyaki chefs work their magic. The place feels friendly and convivial, with just the whisper of ersatz exoticism to it.

This is, co-owner Bin Sun, told me, entirely intentional. When Peter Sun and his original partner Mark Teng (who left to pursue other interests in December 2010) opened Sakura Home almost four years ago, they were trying to create a restaurant that would appeal to a wide spectrum of tastes and expectations, wrapping Japanese food in an American context — offering an experience along with a tasty meal. That is exactly what Sakura Home does. The teppanyaki chefs, many of whom have been working behind the flat-top for a decade or more, are among the best in town, combining cooking skills and showmanship in equal measure. The servers are equally good: attentive, knowledgeable, and incredibly quick. And the sushi chefs, while working with a very limited palette skewed toward the safer, more crowd-pleasing maki rolls, salmon, tuna, shrimp, and fake crab, turn out perfectly respectable food.

(Although it must be said that the wasabi served at Sakura Home is so mild that I was reduced to chasing a tuna nigiri with a pearl sized chunk of the stuff to get the burst of heat and pungency I was looking for.)

Sushi and teppanyaki are becoming de

rigueur in our area — the owners of Sakura Home own three other hibachi places in the city, and there are at least four others out there. Stripped of these, Sakura Home’s menu still has some pleasant surprises for those who have become jaded with onion volcanoes and airborne bits of shrimp. If, for instance, you want the pleasure of tabletop cooking, but also crave the intimacy of fondue, you could try cooking your own dinner on a smoking hot piece of volcanic rock. Volcanic rock cooking is a gimmick — sort of a take on Korean tabletop barbecue without the open flame — but it’s a fun one.

A thick square of rock is heated to about 750 degrees, scattered liberally with coarse salt and delivered to your table along with an assortment of vegetables and your choice of three different cuts of steak.

The least expensive, and to my mind the tastiest, of these is listed on the menu

place to drop in for lunch. Most Japanese lunch boxes tend toward the meager end of things — an entrée, some sort of salad, perhaps a small maki roll of tuna or salmon.

Sakura Home’s version is a three-course meal: miso soup, an iceberg lettuce salad topped with the restaurant’s version of the traditional ginger salad dressing (this is more like a ranch dressing), a California roll, three adorable fried shrimp shumai, and your choice from the 10 entrée options ($7.99-$13.99).

Feeling a bit sushi-ed out one afternoon, I decided on that refuge of the sashimiphobic, beef negimaki ($9.99). I was glad that I did. Normally the dish is little more than minute steak wrapped around some scallions, grilled, and then doused with teriyaki sauce. Sakura Home’s version is wonderful: thinly sliced and pounded pieces of good-quality beef wrapped around scallions, cooked just so, and then dressed with a luxuriously thick sauce that positively glistens with butter. The beef is tender, the sauce rich, and lunch is substantial enough to satisfy even the heartiest appetite.

It bears repeating that Sakura Home is an unapologetically Americanized version of Japanese food. It celebrates the Walt Disney version of Japanese cuisine that it presents, and does an excellent job of it. It seemed somehow appropriate, though, that on my final visit to the restaurant, the soundtrack to my lunch was a Muzak version of “When You Wish Upon a Star.”

rochestercitynewspaper.com City 13

Upcoming [ Classical/Sea Shanty ] RPO: Pirates of the Caribbean Saturday, July 21.

Kodak Hall, Gibbs Street. 7 p.m. $20-$75.

454-2100, rpo.org. [ Jazz ] John Legend Sunday, July 22. Jazz on the Pond. Private Residence, for more information visit jazzonthepond.org. [ Pop/Rock ] The Toadies, Helmet Saturday, August 4. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water St. 8 p.m. $16-$20.

325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com.

Shannon Stephens

Thursday, May 17 Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 8 p.m. | Free | 454-7140, bouldercoffeeco.com

As an infant, Seattle-based singer-songwriter Shannon Stephens used to sit under the piano while her mother practiced hymns for Sunday services. She began to study both piano and voice as a child and wrote her first song at age 7. In 1993, Stephens moved to Michigan and quickly landed a gig as the voice of Marzuki, the folk-rock troupe assembled by genre-obliterating icon Sufjan Stevens. After that outfit fizzled Shannon moved to Seattle to begin a solo career.

But, shortly after the 1999 release of her self-titled debut EP, she took a sabbatical from the music business and poured herself into home, family, and, yes, gardening. After this almost decade-long retreat into domesticity, she reemerged with 2009’s “The Breadwinner,” which garnered considerable critical acclaim. — BY DAVID YOCKEL, JR. [ BLUES/FOLK ]

Two Cow Garage Thursday, May 17 Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 8:30 p.m. | $8-$10 | bugjar.com [ Alt-COUNTRY ] Columbus’ Two Cow Garage presents

itself as a bar band, but the epic sweeps of the grandiose thrash ’n’ twang cannot be denied. In the spirit of Whiskey Town with the lyrical chops of Westerberg and the abandon of the Bottle Rockets, this is one seriously compelling band. There’s mud and rust all over its latest CD, “Speaking In Cursive,” as the band rages ragged and cool. The Only Sons, The Andrew J. Reimers Country Punk Extravaganza, and Declan Ryan add to the bill.

— BY FRANK DE BLASE

14 City MAY 16-22, 2012

Music

Wednesday, May 16

Break of Reality played Water Street Music Hall Friday, May 11. PHOTO BY FRANK DE BLASE

Oratorio Society/SoTA Choir

Dust my broom

Sunday, May 20 School of the Arts, 45 Prince St. 2 p.m. | $25, $10 students | 473-2234, rossings.org [ CLASSICAL ] Peanut butter and jelly. Rochester

and spring. Rochester Oratorio Society and School of the Arts Concert Choir. “Better Together” is the title for the upcoming concert of choral classics, featuring works of Schubert, Mozart, Handel, and Morten Lauridsen (American, b. 1943). In addition, the School of the Arts Concert Choir will perform contemporary works. SOTA is one of the city’s public schools with 1200 students, who are admitted based upon a formal audience process. SOTA recently took the gold medal and four Maestro awards at the Heritage Choral Festival in Washington, D.C. — PALOMA A CAPANNA

Velvet Elvis Saturday, May 19 Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. | $5 | bugjar.com [ HARD ROCK ] Recently I bought an old hi-fi stereo

at a household sale. It was in mint condition. It had a few records the old lady who owned it used to spin, and it made me laugh because its days of spinning opera and show tunes were over. Now its tube-powered guts were going to get heated up with the new vinyl-only release from Rochester’s ultraheavy, ultra-low outfit Velvet Elvis. Picture Sabbath even slower, and the Melvins more Melvin. This is a spectacular piece of sonic depth and ominous melody.

It plods steadily with a sense of foreboding doom, yet still manages to excite. — BY FRANK DE BLASE

PRICCEIALS SonPouEr E

LET !

P M O C ORY T N E INV se ut the lus o k c C h e o ff e r s , p g re a t o n l i n e ! more

[ review ] by frank de blase

Despite the frail frame, Johnny Winter’s blue flame still burns bright. Friday night Winter’s band warmed up the Tops Stage loudly and proudly to a huge Lilac Festival crowd in Highland Park. The band was tight and followed Winter’s slippery fingering with plenty of muscle shuffle.

What I don’t understand is all these old bluesmen, cats who come from catalogues full of vicious guitar tone, opting for this stereo chorus/flanger effect all over their playing. I’ve heard T-Model Ford do it, I’ve seen Bo Diddley do it, and Winter did it, too. His playing is still raunchy as hell and presents plenty of his vintage voodoo, but the chorus cushions the blow a bit.

Regardless, it was a treat to see this legend do what he does. There aren’t all that many left. I don’t know about you, but when Johnny Winter drags that slide up to his Firebird’s 12th fret for Elmore James’ signature riff off of “Dust My Broom,” I still get the chills.

After the Winter chill I ventured indoors later that night to dig the Eastmangrad and ex-Rochesterian-staffed Break of Reality. The progressive quartet, which has made a name for itself by breathing new life into heavy-metal compositions and the cellos they play it on, just finished a highschool residency here. The band closed

ANNUAL FAVORITES

Impatients • Petunias • Begonias • Marigolds

$7.99 $15.98

JUMBO PACK 24 PLANTS FULL FLAT 48 PLANTS

EVERYDAY LAWN & GARDEN VALUES!

Canadian Cedar Mulch 3/$11 3 cu. ft. bags - Just $1.22 cu. ft.

Hardwood Mulch $3.99 3 cu. ft. bags - Just $1.33 cu. ft.

Beck’s Black Mulch 3/$10 2 cu. ft. bags Miracle Gro or Miracid Plant Food $8.99 4 lb. box

out the week with a great show at Water Street Music Hall. A lot of metal’s appeal is in its volume, which sometimes can override the compositions and the more subtle aspects of the music. BOR focuses on these nuances and consequently delivers a cohesive and ominous strain that is often significantly more sinister than run-of-themill metal. I mean, a bowed note on a cello seemingly has no beginning and no end, and that’s pretty scary — and cool. There was some new blood in the quartet and more original music rearing its head at this show, and the band sounded fantastic with a well-received, dynamic set.

Cowboy Mouth doesn’t want people standing around. It doesn’t accept any excuses, either. In classic step-right-up, carnival-barker style, drummer and front man Fred LeBlanc encouraged, berated, cajoled, enticed, teased, taunted, worked-up, and wore out the enthusiastic crowd at the Lilac Fest on Saturday night. This is a great band that writes clever tunes, but it’s all about the show. There’re no frills but plenty of killer thrills and spills just in watching four people have such a ball on stage. It was contagious and I caught it. I still had it when I woke up this morning. Looks like I’ve got the rock ’n’ rolls again.

[ Acoustic/Folk ] Jim Lane. Schooner’s Riverside Pub, 40 Marina Dr. jimlanemusic.com. 6 p.m.

Free.

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

Scottish Session w/Jeremy Button. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub. com, 348-9091. 7 p.m. Free.

The Dady Brothers. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY. johnnysirishpub.com, 2240990. 7:30 p.m. Free.

The David Mayfield Parade. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 8 p.m. $8.50.

Tommy Gravino. Rio Tomatlan, 5 Beeman St, Canandaigua. 394-9380.

6:30 p.m. Free. Salsa w/ Shelia dancing during the performance. [ Blues ] Open Blues Jam w/The King Bees. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave., Rochester, NY. bealestreetcafe.com, 2714650. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Merit Scholarship Winners on Live from Hochstein. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY. hochstein.org. 12:10 p.m. Free.

Nate Rawls Band. Ontario Beach Park, 4800 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY. 865-3320. 6 p.m. Call for info. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ Adam. Nashvilles, 4853 West Henrietta Rd. 3343030. Call for info.

DJ Keyyo. TC Riley’s, 200 Park Point Dr. tcrileysparkpoint.com, 2729777. Call for info.

Guest DJs. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. continues on page 16

GERANIUM SPECIAL $3.99 PER 4-PACK

$11.97 PER DOZEN VEGETABLE PLANTS

124 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Rt. 31

Tomatoes • Peppers • All Your Favorites

Macedon, NY • 585-223-1222

1 mile East of Lollypop Farm

OPEN DAILY 8:30-8PM, SUNDAY 8:30-6PM

POT FILLERS

Proven winners!

Our Best Selection Ever!

WaysideGardenCenter.com

Just $4.49 ea. 4½" pot - 10 or more $3.99 ea.

The best performing varieties out there!

rochestercitynewspaper.com City 15

Music

Wednesday, May 16 Teen Set 45 Party. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 542-8336.

Midnight. Free.

Y Not Wednesday w/DJ ET. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 232-5650. 10 p.m. Call for info. [ Jazz ] ECMS Spring Festival- New Horizons Vintage Jazz Ensemble and New Horizons Dance Band. Eastman School of MusicKilbourn 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.

Although few of the members are Irish, local band The Sisters of Murphy has found success playing its own take on Celtic rock. Photo provided

The new traditionalists The Sisters of Murphy reverbnation.com/sistersofmurphyband [ PROFILE ] By Frank De Blase

A whole lot of bands have come together for two things: to drink beer or to have fun. Rochester Celtic rockers The Sisters of Murphy weren’t above pursuing both. The band formed at the beginning of the 21st century and rapidly moved from covering Celtic rockers like The Pogues to its own revved-up hybrid of traditional Irish strains screwed into a rock ’n’ roll socket. And though this was a side band for most of the people involved (remember: drink beer, have fun), the rabid fan response called for some reconsideration.

“It’s so weird to be in a band and have fans,” says singer and concertina player Mark Tichenor. “It’s not just your friends who show up anymore.”

The Sisters’ tale begins 10 years ago. Sure, there was the pursuit of happiness and beer, but it was a wise business maneuver as well.

“We thought we’d start an Irish band,” Tichenor says. “It was a sub-genre that was heating up at the time. People were listening to Flogging Molly a lot. We didn’t know a lot about the music, we were all in other bands, but we wanted to do a fun project so we just started it on that basis.”

16 City MAY 16-22, 2012

According to Tichenor, the music was infectious; it grew on them.

“We became more taken with the music as we learned more about it,” he says. However, there was the sensitive question of culture and trespass, similar to the one faced by white musicians who play the blues. The band members may be proficient, they may be popular, but it’s not their story. It’s not their legacy. There’s not a lot of actual Irish blood flowing in The Sisters of Murphy.

“We’re really not that Irish as people,” Tichenor says. “We don’t have that deep Irish identity. And it feels a little awkward to coopt it. So we wind up writing what we feel.

So it’s got a Celtic feel to it, but we don’t write about the troubles in Ireland. We’re writing American rock songs.”

Drummer Rick Elmer concurs. “It’s more the feel of the music,” he says. “We write what we know as songwriters. We write melodies that we feel. But now that we have the Irish instrumentation behind us, it takes on a Celtic feel.”

So far the Sisters — which now includes

Tichenor, Elmer, Scott Austin (guitar, vocals), Jona Toll (guitar, vocals), Bruce Lish (bass, vocals), Cedric Young (mandolin, whistle, banjo, harmonica, uilleann pipes, vocals), and Mike Kedley (fiddle) — has gotten the local Irish thumbs up. Tichenor cherishes this endorsement.

“We’ve been embraced by the local Irish community,” he says. “There’s the Emerald

Society, The Ancient Order of the Hibernians, and this network of pubs where everybody knows each other and is pretty tight — they for the most part have embraced us. And I don’t want to make a joke out of their culture and play on the old stereotypes.”

Musically speaking, The Sisters of Murphy is all about balance between its raucous electricrock side and the timeless lilt of its traditional side. On stage each component serves as a reprieve from the other. They serve as each other’s spice. The Celtic instrumentation breaks up the barrage, while the rock angle keeps it all from getting too antiquated. However, the band is still more than capable of pulling out some pretty cool traditional Celtic tunes, for its own kicks and to squash any doubt whether the band knows from whenst it came.

“One thing we’re trying to do,” says Tichenor, “is inject a little more trad [traditional]. We’ve started opening shows with a traditional jig called ‘Out On The Ocean.’ That makes a statement to the audience that we’re legit a little bit.”

The band has just released the five-song EP “Holy Show” on Silverdish Records (the first run sold out after three shows) and is beginning work on a full-length record. Elmer says it has now become the primary band for all involved…a band that started out as a lark, a band that wasn’t really even Irish.

“You don’t have to be Irish to be in the band,” says Tichenor. “But you need to have a love for Irish music.”

[ Karaoke ] Italian American Karaoke. Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank Dimino Way. 5948882. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Karaoke. Applebee’s-Fairport, 585 Moseley Rd, Fairport. 4254700. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Mayfields Pub, 669 Winton Rd N. 288-7199. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Sanibel Cottage, 1517 Empire Blvd, Webster. 6719340. 6 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 621-1480. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Mark. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 2883930. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] All About the Song Open Mic. Starry Nites Cafe, 696 University Ave. songwriter1955@gmail.com.

7:30 p.m. Free. Sign up at 7 p.m.

Open Acoustic Mic Night w/ Mandy. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 9 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Jam. Boulder Coffee Co. - Alexander St., 100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco. com. 8 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/Steve West. Muddy Waters Coffee House-Geneseo, 53 Main St, Geneseo. 2439111. 7 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] 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.

Thursday, May 17 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Billie Henrie. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub.com, 3489091. 7 p.m. Free.

Ceilidh Connection Concert.

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

6:30-8:30 p.m. Free, Irish Music. Shamrock Jack’s, 4554 Culver Rd. 323-9310. 9 p.m. Free.

Jim Lane. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. sixpockets.net, 266-1440. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Shannon Stephens. Boulder Coffee Co. - Alexander St., 100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco. com. 8 p.m. Free.

Tim Herron Corporation. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. stickylipsbbq. com. 9 p.m. $8-$10. [ Blues ] Gerard Burke. Rabbit Room Restaurant, 61 N Main St, Honeoye Falls, NY. thelowermill.com. 7 p.m. Free.

John Cole Blues Band. Pane Vino, 175 N Water St. panevinoristorante.com, 2326090. Call for info. Free.

Scandal w/Monica. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque.com. 9 p.m. Free.

Son House Blues Night. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe.com, 2714650. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] ECMS Spring Festival- New Horizons Green Band, New Horizons Green Strings, and New Horizons Chorus. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester. edu. 4:30 p.m. Free.

Eastman at Washington Square Noontime Concerts. First Universalist Church, Court St. & S.Clinton Ave. 275-1400, esm.rochester.edu/community/ calendars/lunchtime. 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Free.

Serenades for Strings: Music of Beethoven, Dohnanyi, and Mojsisovics. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. hochstein.org.

7 p.m. $5. [ Country ] DJ Matt. Nashvilles, 4853 West Henrietta Rd. 334-3030. Call for info.

Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 8:30 p.m. $8-$10. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ Dorian. TC Riley’s, 200 Park Point Dr. tcrileysparkpoint.com, 272-9777. Call for info.

DJ Noname. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8.

DJ Sal DeSantis. Center Cafe, 150 Frank DiMino Way. iaccrochester.org, 594-8882. 7 p.m. Call for info.

AMERICANA/FOLK | The David Mayfield Parade

David Mayfield’s long and winding musical path began in Kent, Ohio, where, at the age of 12, he picked up the bass in the family band. He traveled from festival to festival with his younger sister, Jessica Lea Mayfield, refining his burgeoning talent for guitar and mandolin, a talent that would win him several national awards by the time he was a teenager. In 2008, Jessica Lea, who has since blazed a trail of her own through the folk-rock genre, was just making her first record. Big brother was recruited to play bass on the album, and over the next year did the same on her tour, all while joining the up-and-coming experimental bluegrass band Cadillac Sky and writing and performing his own material. Mayfield has mixed ingredients from all of his experiences into an Americana sonic soup with bold flavors and subtle depth that is sure to please any palate.

The David Mayfield Parade performs Wednesday, May 16, 8 p.m. at Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. $8.50. 232-3230, abilenebarandlounge.com. — BY DAVID YOCKEL, JR. Thursday Night Shakedown.Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966, bugjar.com. 11 p.m. Free.

Tiki Thursdays: Shotgun Music DJ. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor, NY. 924-3660. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Tilt-a-Whirl Drag Show. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440, tiltroc.com. 11:15 p.m. & 12:30 a.m. $3.

Uptown Groove. The Brighton Restaurant, 1881 East Ave. thebrightonrestaurant.com, 271-6650. 8 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. [ Jazz ] Karaoke. Applebee’s-Penfield, Anthony Gianovola. Lemoncello, 1955 Empire Blvd, Webster.

787-0570. 9 p.m. Free.

137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. lemoncello137.com. Karaoke. Center Cafe, 150 6 p.m. Free.

Frank DiMino Way. 594-8882.

7 p.m. Free.

Captain Marvel. Tala Vera, 155 State St. tala-vera.com, 546Karaoke. Brickwood Grill, 250 3945. 8 p.m. $5, or free w/dinner. Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. brickwoodgrill.com, Coffey Wachala Duo. Little 730-8230. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. Karaoke. Willow Inn, 428 Manitou thelittle.org. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Rd. 392-3489. 8 p.m. Free.

Frank’s Rat Pack. Bistro 135, Karaoke Night w/Debbie 135 W Commercial St,, East Randyn. Pittsford Pub, 60 Rochester. bistro135.net, 662North Main St., Pittsford, NY. 5555. 6 p.m. Free. pittsfordpub.net. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Jazz/Wine Happy Hour w/The Karaoke w/George. Temple Bar Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232& Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 6000. 8 p.m. Free. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30 p.m. Free. continues on page 18 Joe Santora Trio w/Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield R, Penfield.

383-8260. 7 p.m. Free.

Tom and Alex Jazz. Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Route 332, Farmington. proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, 924-8000. 6 p.m. Call for info. rochestercitynewspaper.com City 17

AVAILABLE AT

Basin Café 616 Pittsford-Victor Rd., Bushnell’s Basin

Boulder Coffee 735 Park Ave,

960 Genesee St., and the Public Market

Café CiBon 688 Park Ave Canaltown Coffee 1805 East Ave Colie’s Café 657 Park Ave and Pittsford Plaza Crossroads Coffee 752 South Goodman St Dark Horse Coffee Village Gate Enjoy Café 58 N Main St., Honeoye Falls Equal Grounds 750 South Ave Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters

OUT for

Thursday, May 17

COFFEE?

Grab a

CITY Newspaper!

[ Open Mic ] Open Mic. Towpath Cafe, 6 N Main St, Fairport. 377-0410.

6:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 6211480. 8 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Jam. Boulder Coffee Co. - Park Ave, 739 Park Ave. bouldercoffeeco.com. 7:30 p.m. Free.

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

Venu Studio Cafe Open Mic Hosted By Empress D & Lu Highsmith. Venu, 115 St. Paul St. emporessdierdre@tmo. blackberry.net. 7 p.m. Free.

Pittsford Plaza and 6018 Route 96, at 332

George Eastman House Café 900 East Ave Java’s 16 Gibbs St Java Junction 56 Main St., Brockport Jitters Southtown Plaza and 4357 Buffalo Rd Joe Bean Coffee 1344 University Ave Leaf and Bean Coffeehouse 3187 Chili Ave Living Room Café 1118 Monroe Ave Lovin’ Cup Park Point at RIT Ludwig’s Center Stage Café 25 Gibbs St Muddy Waters 965 Clinton Ave; 53 Main St., Geneseo

Orien’s Café 1100 Long Pond Rd Roam Café 260 Park Ave Sips Coffee Stutson Plaza Spot Coffee 200 East Ave Starry Nites 696 University Ave Sweet Dawn Coffee Shop 1 Clinton Square Towpath Café 6 North Main St., Fairport & OVER 700 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS!

Psoriasis Suffers Would you like to participate in a clinical research study for plaque psoriasis?

Potential subjects must be over 18 years old and have a diagnosis of plaque psoriasis.

Subjects who qualify will receive study related dermatology assessments, possible study medication and compensation.

IF INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING, PLEASE CONTACT: THE RESEARCH OFFICE at SKIN SEARCH, 100 WHITE SPRUCE BLVD., ROCHESTER, NY 14623

(585) 697-1818

WWW.DERMROCHESTER.COM

18 City MAY 16-22, 2012

Karaoke w/Shotgun Music.

McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor, NY. 924-3660. Call for info. Free.

Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport.

388-0136. 10 p.m. Free.

Kiss-e-oke Thursdays. One, 1 Ryan Alley. oneclublife.com, 546-1010. 10 p.m. Call for info.

Follow us on Like us on

[ Pop/Rock ] Jeff Elliott. Irondequoit Ale House, 2250 Hudson Ave. 544-5120. 5 p.m. Free.

Lou Gramm. Highland Park, 120 Highland Ave. lilacfestival.com.

7 p.m. Free, $15 VIP. Mouthful w/Untold Lies. Nola’s BBQ, 4775 Lake Ave. nolasweb.com, 663-3375. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Skip The Foreplay. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 6 p.m. $10-$12.

Two Cow Garage w/The Only Sons, The Andrew J. Reimers Country Punk Extravaganza, and Declan Ryan. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 4542966. 8:30 p.m. $8-$10. [ R&B ] Bitchin’ Kitchen. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 8:30 p.m. $5.

Friday, May 18 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Holly Kluge CD Release Concert. Aviv Café, 321 East Ave. holly.j.music@gmail.com.

7:30 p.m. $3-$5.

Jim Lane. 58 Main, 58 Main St, Brockport. 637-2383. 8 p.m.

Free.

Jumbo Shrimp w/Ben Torres.

Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. johnnysirishpub. com, 224-0990. 5 p.m. Free.

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

Mansfield Avenue Band. The Brighton Restaurant, 1881 East Ave. thebrightonrestaurant. com, 271-6650. 8 p.m. Free.

Mosaic Foundation. Rochester Contemporary, 137 East Ave. fflartists@gmail.com. 6 p.m. $5.

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

POP/FOLK | Oxford Train

When listening to the music of Oxford Train, a group of childhood friends based right here in Rochester, it’s easy to mistake the four-piece for your old buddies. The smooth, inviting brand of earthy acoustic rock the group has produced early on in its career is effortlessly likable. Songs like debut single “My No. 1” display Steven Bower’s tongue twisting, hearty vocals over a toe-tapping testament to life’s simpler pleasures, while “Big Green Eyes” feels an appropriate addition to any summer playlist you might have in the works.

The group drew comparison to Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson while touring with one of acoustic rock’s original stars, Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page, and is now set to release its album on Saturday at the Lovin’ Cup. Oxford Train performs Saturday, May 19, 9 p.m. at Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. $3-$5. Lovincup.com.

— BY JARED BENNETT Rayce Malone. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub. com, 348-9091. 6 p.m. Free.

The Buddhahood w/The Gunpoets.

Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 10 p.m. Call for info.

The Go Round w/Jeff Slutksy.

Boulder Coffee Co. - Alexander St., 100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco.com. 8 p.m. Free.

The Jane Mutiny w/Brian Lindsay. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup.com, 2929940. 9 p.m. $5 GA, $3 student.

The Mosaic Foundation.

Rochester Contemporary, 137 East Ave. fflartists@gmail.com.

6 p.m. $5 donation. [ Blues ] Billy Joe & the Blues Gypsies w/Dave Riccioni. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 2661440. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Dan Schmitt and the Shadows.

Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe.com, 2714650. 7:30 p.m. Call for info.

Doubletake. Beale Street CafeWebster, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster. bealestreetcafe.com, 216-1070. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] RPO: Organ Works. Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Pk. rpo.org. 8 p.m. $25.

Two Saints Spring Music Festival: Reginald Mobley, countertenor; Henry Lebedinsky, piano. St. Luke and St. Simon Cyrene Church, 17 South Fitzhugh St. 546-7730. 12:15 p.m. Free.

[ Country ] Steel Magnolia. Highland Park, 120 Highland Ave. lilacfestival. com. 7 p.m. Free, $15 VIP. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ Bac Spin. Venu RestoLounge, 151 St Paul St. 2325650. 8 p.m. Call for info.

DJ Cedric. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8.

DJ Mosart212. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. 6 p.m. Free.

DJs Jon Herbert, DJ Ease. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 546-1010. 10:30 p.m. $5 after 11 p.m.

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.

Lube After Dark. Quaker Steak and Lube, 2205 Buffalo Rd. 697.9464. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Reggaeton w/DJ Carlos. La Copa Ultra Lounge, 235 W Ridge Rd. 254-1050. 10 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Annie Wells. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle. org. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Bobby DiBaudo Trio. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 6625555. 6 p.m. Free.

Electro Kings. Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Route 332, Farmington. proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, 924-8000. 6 p.m. Call for info.

Friday Jazz at Immanuel: Jazz Fest Preview ft. John Nugent,

Dawn Thompson. Immanuel Baptist Church, 815 Park Ave. 738-1945. 7 p.m. $10.

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

383-8260. 7 p.m. Free.

Johnny Matt Band w/Jon Seiger. Wegmans-Eastway, 1955 Empire Blvd, Webster.

671-8290. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Nitefall. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. lemoncello137.com. 8 p.m. Free.

Ryan T Carey. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 427-8030.

7-9 p.m. Free.

Soul Express. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Karaoke. Willow Inn, 428 Manitou Rd. 392-3489. 8 p.m. Free.

Karaoke by Dan & Sherri. Barnard Restaurant & Party House 360 Maiden Ln. Rochester, NY 14616. 6631250. 8 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 10 p.m.

Free. [ Open Mic ] Songwriters Open Mic. Equal Grounds Coffee House, 750 South Ave. 242-7840. 9-11 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Download. Nola’s BBQ, 4775 Lake Ave. nolasweb.com, 6633375. 10 p.m. Call for info.

Free Ride. Nashvilles, 4853 West Henrietta Rd. 334-3030.

9 p.m. Call for info.

Galileo Band. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 6211480. Call for info.

Heaviest Thing, Maiden, and Raining Blood. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. themontagemusichall.com, 232-1520. 8 p.m. Free before 9 p.m.; $5 after.

Hemicude w/Burning Bridges. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505.

Call for info.

House on a Spring. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. templebarandgrille.com, 2326000. 10 p.m. Call for info.

Me & The Boyz. Captain Jack’s Goodtime Tavern, 8505 Greig St, Sodus Point. captainjacksgoodtimetavern. com, 315-483-9570. 9 p.m.

Call for info.

Mercia w/Laestrygonia. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 6:30 p.m. $10-$12.

Power Down. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor, NY. 924-3660.

9:30 p.m. Free.

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

Free.

Taran. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. pelicansnestrestaurant.com, 663-5910. Call for info.

Teagan & The Tweeds. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. stickylipsbbq. com. 9:30 p.m. $3.

That Party Band. TC HooligansGreece, Greece Ridge Ctr. tchooligans.com, 225-7180.

9:30 p.m. Call for info.

The Furies. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. blueroomrochester.com, 7305985. 8 p.m. $5.

Violet Mary. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque. com. 10 p.m. Free.

Walri w/Quasi-Mojo. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 6 p.m. $6-$8. [ R&B ] Coupe de Villes. Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington. 924-3232. 8 p.m.

Call for info.

Saturday, May 19 [ Acoustic/Folk ] “Lovin’ Cup Unplugged: Teagan Ward. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup.com, 2929940. 6 p.m. Free.

Bobby Henrie & The Goners.

Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, 232-3230. 9:30 p.m. $4-$6.

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

Gary Rose & Rob Smith. Flaherty’s Macedon, 113 Pittsford Palmyra Rd., Macedon. flahertys.com, 2231221. Call for info.

Jim Lane. Pultneyville Grill, 4135 Mill St. Williamson. jimlanemusic.com. 7 p.m. Free.

Kraszman and Fish Wife, Krypton 88 and Philo Beddoe. Pub 511, 511 E Ridge Rd. 266-9559. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Pesky J. Nixon. Cafe Veritas, First Unitarian Church 220 Winton Rd. South. cafeveritas. org. 8 p.m. $7-$15.

Songwriters In the Round: Birds on a Wire, Dave Murphy, Perry Cleaveland, Brian Coughlin. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. tangocafedance. com. 8 p.m. $8.

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

The Mosaic Foundation. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. stickylipsbbq. com. 10 p.m. $3.

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

7 p.m. Free.

Wingin’ It. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub. com, 348-9091. 8 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Deep Blue. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe. com, 271-4650. 7:30 p.m. Call for info.

Gap Mangione New Blues Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. 7:30 p.m. Free.

[ Classical ] Chorus of the Genesee: Barbershop Harmony Show. Penfield High School Auditorium. 698-7784. 7 p.m. $15.

Jessie Kneisel German Lieder Competition - Winner’s Concert. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 8 p.m. Free.

Vincent Reale, Violin; James Douthit, Piano. Nazareth College-Wilmot Recital Hall, 4245 East Ave. 389-2700, go.naz.edu/music-events. 7:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. [ Country ] Slow Riders. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 3524505. Call for info.

The Farm. Highland Park, 120 Highland Ave. lilacfestival.com.

7 p.m. Free, $15 VIP. [ DJ/Electronic ] Big Dance Party w/DJ Jon Herbert. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440, tiltroc. com. 10 p.m. $3.

DJ Big Reg. Venu RestoLounge, 151 St Paul St. 2325650. 10 p.m. Call for info.

DJ Darkwave. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8.

DJ Shotgun Music. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor, NY. 9243660. Call for info. Free.

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. 8 p.m. Call for info.

RIT Commencement Party.

Decibel Lounge, 45 Euclid St. 754-4645. 10 p.m. $2-$5. [ Jazz ] Benefit for the Irondequoit Women’s Lacrosse Booster Club.

Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com.

7 p.m. $10.

Chris Wilson. 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.

Electro Kings. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. lemoncello137.com. 8 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.

Jimmie Highsmith, Jr. Tala Vera, 155 State St. tala-vera.com, 546-3945. 9 p.m. $5.

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

383-8260. 7 p.m. Free. continues on page 20

rochestercitynewspaper.com City 19

Saturday, May 19

CHOICES FOR YOUR CHECKBOOK Receive up to $625 prepaid Mastercard by mail with purchase of select Whirlpool Brand Appliances Model # GGG390LXS

• TimeSavor convection in lower oven • 5 burner cooktop

$100 mail in rebate!

Model # GSS26C4XXY

• 26 cu.ft. capacity • In door ice dispensing system

ENERGYSTAR qualified refrigerators are 20% more energy efficient than the minimum federal standard. ®

Model # WFW97HEXL & Model # WED97HEXL

• 4.3 cu.ft. washer with precision dispense ultra • 7.4 cu.ft. dryer with steam cycles

$250 mail in rebate on the pair!

ENERGYSTAR® qualified clothes washers use about 30% less energy and half the amount of water used by regular washers.

185 W. Main St., Webster 265-3950 www.netzmansappliance.net

PARTS & SERVICE

Netzman’s has the largest parts and service department in the area. Over 10,000 parts in stock.

We service what we sell.

20 City MAY 16-22, 2012

[ Karaoke ] Karaoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000. 10:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Karaoke At The Lube. Quaker Steak and Lube, 2205 Buffalo Rd. 697.9464. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 10 p.m. Free.

Kick-Ass Karaoke. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 2326000. 10 p.m. Free.

Olympia Karaoke w/Andy.

Olympia Restaurant, 2380 Lyell Ave. 429-6231. 9:30 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] The Surge. Captain Jack’s Goodtime Tavern, 8505 Greig St, Sodus Point. captainjacksgoodtimetavern. com, 315-483-9570. 9 p.m.

Call for info.

$100 mail in rebate!

Mon-Thurs 9-8:30 Fri-Sat 9-5 Closed Sunday

Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes. Glengarry Inn at Eagle Vale, 4400 Nine Mile Point Road, Rt 250 Fairport NY. EagleVale. com, 598-3820. 6:30 p.m. Free.

The Swooners. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 6625555. 6 p.m. Free.

The Westview Project with Doug Stone, sax. The Brighton Restaurant, 1881 East Ave. thebrightonrestaurant.com.

7:30 p.m. Free.

Vince Ercolamento, John Nyerges. The Brighton Restaurant, 1881 East Ave. thebrightonrestaurant.com, 271-6650. 8 p.m. Free.

Women’s Club of Pittsford Presents: Cabaret Night with Cindy Miller. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. Womensclubofpittsford.org. 6 p.m. $50.

FIND US ON

[ Pop/Rock ] Amanda Ashley. Beale Street Cafe-Webster, 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster. bealestreetcafe. com, 216-1070. 7:30 p.m. Call for info.

Coup D’Villes. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque. com. 10 p.m. Free.

Lonesome Crow. Nashvilles, 4853 West Henrietta Rd. 3343030. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Mosaic Foundation. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. mosaicfoundationmusic@ gmail.com. 9 p.m. Free.

Mothers Green w/Babayaga, Velvet Elvis, and Oceans of Insects. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454-2966. 9 p.m. $5. 21+.

New Breed MC, Spring Fling w/Heartless. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 6211480. 8 p.m. Call for info.

Northside Johnny. Shooters Sports Bar & Grill, 1226 Fairport Rd. shootersny.com, 924-9914. Call for info.

Oxford Train’s CD Release Party. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. oxfordtrain.com. 9 p.m. $5 GA, $3 student.

Peach Preserves, Cottage Jefferson, Stone Soul Foundation. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. themontagemusichall.com, 232-1520. 9 p.m. $5.

Queen B and the Stingers.

Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington.

924-3232. 8 p.m. Call for info.

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

Small Town. TC HooligansGreece, Greece Ridge Ctr. tchooligans.com, 225-7180.

9:30 p.m. Call for info.

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

Something Else. Brickwood Grill, 250 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. brickwoodgrill.com, 730-8230. 10 p.m. Call for info.

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

The 70’s Strike Back! West Bloomfield Congregational Church. wbccoffice@ rochester.rr.com. 7 p.m. $7/ $25 max per family.

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

Widow Maker. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. pelicansnestrestaurant.com, 663-5910. Call for info. [ R&B ] A Tribute to Memory Lane feat.

Carlton Wilcox & More. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 10 p.m. $3.

Sunday, May 20 [ Acoustic/Folk ] AcoustiCollider w/Papi Chulo. Roam Cafe, 260 Park Ave. 360-4165. 8:30 p.m. Free.

CJGROOVIN Tap Dance Jam w/Live Music. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. cheryljohnson@ cjgroovin.com. 2 p.m.

Suggested Donation: $5.

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

10 p.m. Free.

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

Rocky Votolato w/Kevin Long, Archimedes. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 4542966. 9 p.m. $12-$16. [ Blues ] The Meta Accord. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe.com, 2714650. 7 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Brothers Forever. Glad Tidings Church, 1980 Culver Rd. 2881875. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Every Time I Feel the Spirit: 200 Years of Music by Black Composers. Christ Episcopal Church, 36 S Main St., Pittsford. publickmusick.org, 244-5835. 3:00 p.m. $10-$15.

FOLK | Rocky Votolato

Having been active for the past 13 or so years, Rocky Votolato is no stranger to the road. His songs are littered with references to points on a map, a certain sad American twang bolstering his penchant for acoustic guitar. But there’s something deeper than the clichéd “guy with a guitar” to Votolato; he has a weary rasp to his vocals that makes him sound more honest, like he’s really lived all the lives he sings about. And maybe he has. His most recent album, “Television of Saints,” was released just over a month ago, and the supporting tour brings him to Bug Jar for a Sunday-night show. Fellow Seattle artist Kevin Long, as well as local outfit Archimedes, open the show.

Rocky Votolato plays Sunday, May 20, 8 p.m. at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. $12-$16. 454-2966, bugjar.com.

— BY ANDY KLINGENBERGER GSO: Spring Serenade. Hope Lutheran Church, 1301 Vintage Lane. greeceperformingarts.org.

3 p.m. Free.

Going for Baroque Organ Recital. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900.

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

Publick Musick. Christ Episcopal Church, 36 S. Main St., Pittsford. publickmusick. org. 3 p.m. $10-$15.

School of the Arts and the Rochester Oratorio Society: Better Together. School of the Arts (SOTA), 45 Prince St. tfinegan@ROSsings.org, 4734704. 2:00 p.m. $25.00 GA, $10 students with I.D. [ Jazz ] Bill Slater Solo Piano (Brunch). Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. Call for info. Free.

CJGROOVIN’S Tap Dance Jam / Live Music. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory Street, Rochester, NY 14620. cheryljohnson@ cjgroovin.com. 2 p.m. $5.

Tap Dance Jam with Live Jazz. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. cheryljohnson@cjgroovin. com. 2 p.m. $5. [ Open Mic ] Open Jam Session w/Rotating Themes. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 271-4930. 2 p.m.

Free before 10 p.m., $5 after. [ Pop/Rock ] Benefit Concert for Rehema Home Orphanage. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. roc4kids.org. 4 p.m. $10-$15.

Catch 22. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. pelicansnestrestaurant.com, 663-5910. Call for info.

Misfit Karma. Captain Jack’s Goodtime Tavern, 8505 Greig St, Sodus Point. captainjacksgoodtimetavern. com, 315-483-9570. 3 p.m.

Call for info.

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

Monday, May 21 [ Blues ] Tony Gianavola. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe.com, 2714650. 7 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] A Soldier’s tale. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd.

377-6770. 7:30 p.m. $30.

ECMS Spring Festival- Rhythm Adventure, ECMS Drum Joy. Eastman School of MusicKilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 6 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] Manic Mondays DJs. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 11 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Bobby DiBaudo Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 3814000. 5:30 p.m. Free.

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, 662-5555. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Nick Laduc Duo. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. lemoncello137.com.

8 p.m. Free.

Tony Gianavola. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650, bealestreetcafe.com. 7 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke w/Walt O’Brien. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 288-3930. 9 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] The Ketamines w/Harmonica Lewinski, Buckets. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 454-2966. 8:30 p.m. $7-$9.

Tuesday, May 22 [ 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.

[ Open Mic ] Open Mic. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub. com, 348-9091. 7 p.m. Free.

Golden Link Singaround. Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Winton Rd. goldenlink. org. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup.com, 292-9940. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/String Theory.

Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub. com. 8 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] The Lobster Quadrille w/ Ghostwriter, Holy Smith! Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar. com, 454-2966. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Wednesday, May 23

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

Reggae Lounge w/DJ Ras [ Blues ] Courtney, DJ Freak-ATeagan Ward. Beale Street Nature. Abilene, 153 Liberty Cafe, 693 South Ave. Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge. bealestreetcafe.com, 271com, 232-3230. 8 p.m. Free.

4650. 7 p.m. Call for info.

Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. [ Classical ] woodcliffhotelspa.com, 381Barbershop Harmony. Harmony 4000. 5:30 p.m. Free.

House, 58 E Main St., Webster, Tommy Gravino. Rio Tomatlan, NY. chorusofthegenesee.org. 7 p.m. Free. Open practices/try outs. 5 Beeman St, Canandaigua.

ECMS Spring Festival- Advanced 394-9380. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Salsa w/Shelia dancing during Harp Ensemble. Eastman the performance.

School of Music-East Wing Hatch Recital Hall. esm. [ Blues ] rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free.

Fred Vine. Sticky Lips BBQ ECMS Spring Festival- Theatre Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. for Singers. Eastman School of Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. stickylipsbbq.com. 9 p.m. Free.

Open Blues Jam w/The King esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free.

Bees. Beale Street Cafe, 693 [ Jazz ] South Ave. bealestreetcafe.

Andrew Marks. Lemoncello, com, 271-4650. 7:30 p.m. Call 137 W Commercial St, E for info.

Rochester. lemoncello137.com. [ Classical ] 8 p.m. Free.

ECMS Spring Festival - New ECMS Spring Festival - New Horizons Symphonic and Concert Horizons Orchestra. Eastman Theatre-Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. Bands. Eastman Theatreesm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free.

Scott Krier. Prosecco Italian Music Makers. Ontario Beach Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Park, 4800 Lake Ave. 865Route 332, Farmington. proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, 3320. 6 p.m. Call for info.

924-8000. 4 p.m. Call for info. [ DJ/Electronic ] Shared Genes. Bistro 135, DJ Keyyo. TC Riley’s, 200 Park 135 W Commercial St,, East Point Dr. tcrileysparkpoint.com, Rochester. bistro135.net, 662272-9777. Call for info.

5555. 6 p.m. Free.

Guest DJs. Vertex, 169 N The Herb Heins & Friends Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 Pro-Am Jam. Abilene, p.m. $3-$8.

153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com, Teen Set 45 Party. Bug Jar, 232-3230. 8:30 p.m. 21+ free, 219 Monroe Ave. 542-8336. unders $5.

Midnight. Free.

Tinted Image. Woodcliff Hotel Y Not Wednesday w/DJ ET. Venu & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. woodcliffhotelspa.com, 381232-5650. 10 p.m. Call for info.

4000. 5:30 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] [ Karaoke ] ECMS Honors RecitalKaraoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander Matthew Sieber-Ford, jazz St. 256-1000. 10:30 p.m. Free. saxophone. Eastman School of Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Music-Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m. Free. p.m. Call for info.

KGB Jazz. Johnny’s Irish Karaoke w/DJ Vee. TC Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. Riley’s, 200 Park Point Dr. johnnysirishpub.com, 224tcrileysparkpoint.com, 2720990. 7:30 p.m. Free.

9777. 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.

Serenity Trio Jazz. Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Route 332, Farmington. proseccoitalianrestaurant.com, 924-8000. 6 p.m. Call for info.

Suzanne Marie Monroe.

Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. lemoncello137. com. 8 p.m. Free.

Tinted Image. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St,, East Rochester. bistro135.net, 6625555. 6 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Italian American Karaoke. Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank Dimino Way. 594-8882. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Karaoke. Applebee’s-Fairport, 585 Moseley Rd, Fairport. 4254700. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Mayfields Pub, 669 Winton Rd N. 288-7199. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Sanibel Cottage, 1517 Empire Blvd, Webster. 6719340. 6 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 621-1480. 9 p.m. Call for info.

Karaoke w/Mark. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 2883930. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] All About the Song Open Mic. Starry Nites Cafe, 696 University Ave. songwriter1955@ gmail.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. Sign up at 7 p.m.

Open Acoustic Mic Night w/ Mandy. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 9 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Jam. Boulder Coffee Co. - Alexander St., 100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco. com. 8 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/Steve West. Muddy Waters Coffee House-Geneseo, 53 Main St, Geneseo. 2439111. 7 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Algernon Cadwallader w/ Abandoned Buildings Club, Black Throat Wind, and Speaker for the Dead. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com, 4542966. 9 p.m. $6-$8.

Mrs. Skannotto w/Argus Eye. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic.com. 8:30 p.m. $5-$7.

Spiritual Rez. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. dinosaurbarbque.com.

9 p.m. Free.

LAWN & LANDSCAPE WE HAVE TALENT Est. 1978

OFFERING A VARIETY OF SERVICES: Installation

Retaining Walls

Tree Removal

Walkways/Patios

Excavation & Grading

Stump Grinding

Flagstone Unilock Brick Paverstones Keystone Foundation Planting

WaterGardens Gardening Mulching Topsoil

Shrub Pruning Theme Gardens Lawn Care Lawn Maintenance

Rototilling Tree Planting

FOR AN ESTIMATE, PLEASE CALL!

244-1626

485 LANDING ROAD NORTH WWW.CLOVERLANDSCAPE.NET

rochestercitynewspaper.com City 21

Theater

Art Exhibits

Jim Poulos in “Company,” now on the Geva Theatre Mainstage. PHOTO BY KEN HUTH

Keeping company “Company” Through june 10 Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd.

Tickets start at $25 | 232-4382, gevatheatre.org [ REVIEW ] BY MICHAEL LASSER

When Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s “Company” first opened on Broadway 42 years ago, it was a strikingly innovative show, a witty but serious musical about the ambiguities of marriage at a time when the rising divorce rate was still new enough to be startling. Adults were living together without benefit of clergy, and trendy words like “relationship” and “commitment” were uttered with reverence or mockery, depending on what you were going through. Little more than a decade after the saccharine fluff of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Sound of Music,” it was biting, ironic, and devastatingly honest, with just enough hope and heart to save it from cynicism. That’s still true, although, four decades later, it no longer shocks.

Even so, as the high-powered revival now at Geva Theatre Center makes clear, “Company” belongs on the short list of great musicals. In the show, and in the production and performances as well, Geva has got a winner on its hands.

Mark Cuddy, whose fluid, energetic direction keeps the show moving, has set the production 22 City may 16-22, 2012

in the present. At one point, a character texts rather than, say, doing a crossword puzzle, but the change doesn’t matter much because these affluent, college-educated Manhattanites face the same kinds of domestic problems — fidelity, pregnancy, alcoholism — that Bobby and his friends would have run up against in the 1970’s.

“Company” doesn’t have much of a plot because it is a “concept musical,” in which a central theme matters more than a story. The show begins on Bobby’s 35th birthday, at the party thrown for him each year by “those good and crazy people, my married friends.” It ends two years later, again on Bobby’s birthday.

Young-looking and successful enough, he has a nice apartment in Manhattan, good sex with three different women, and — what matters a lot — five married couples who are all his very best friends. What matters even more is that Bobby is always on the outside looking in. As Sarah, married to Harry, makes clear, he talks in questions; it’s his way of deflecting attention, not because he’s modest but because he avoids taking a stand on anything. Bobby says he wants to get married, too, but in the lingo of the day, he’s afraid to commit. If he were 10 years younger and any less likable, he’d be callow.

Bobby, played ingratiatingly by Jim Poulos,

is malleable in the extreme, a “tabula rasa” on which his friends project their own fantasies. At first, he’s content with the cover

their friendships provide, but he soon grows dissatisfied with its comforting inertia. When he declines Joanna’s offer of a cigarette, he suggests a compromise, “You smoke, I’ll watch.”

Waiting to see if and how Bobby will grow up is what the show is about, and the two acts fly because Sondheim’s lyrics have lost none of their wit and insight, and Furth’s book eliminates much of the small talk but retains the barbs. Many of the scenes between Bobby and the various twosomes are funny and revealing, not unlike the laughter when you smack your funny bone hard. What frightens Bobby is the ambiguity and unpredictability of the life he says he wants, the way marriage will change his life forever. As the men sing to him about their marriages, “You’re always sorry, you’re always grateful.”

The women want to domesticate Bobby, but would prefer to do so in their beds, and the men envy his freedom, mainly sexual. One male friend offers to fix him up with a woman who has mastered “The Kama Sutra” and Chinese techniques. “I hear she knows more than 75,” Peter sings. “Call me tomorrow if you’re still alive.”

Because the friends have all the clever lines in the sharply written songs, it’s easy to underplay Bobby and leave a cipher at the center of the show. Despite Bobby’s diffident manner and his own white-bread looks, Poulos carries off the portrayal with authority, especially when he struggles to break free in the score’s great soliloquy, “Being Alive.”

“Company” is very much an ensemble piece and

this is a fine cast. Most of the men and women have moments to shine — a dialogue scene with Bobby and a spouse or, even better, a song.

Especially appealing were Emily Stockdale as April, an amusingly dim airline stewardess whose legs seem never to stop; Kristen Mengelkoch as a reluctant bride who has the devilish good fortune to sing the ultimate Sondheimian tongue-twister, “Getting Married Today”; and Anne Allgood as Joanne, who successfully wrests the great torch song, “The Ladies Who Lunch,” from the hands of its original singer, the formidable Elaine Stritch.

Music Director Don Kot has assembled a first-rate onstage orchestra to handle the tricky rhythms and abrupt changes in style in Sondheim’s pastiche of a score.

Scenic Designer G.W. Mercier has set aside the familiar chrome and Lucite that define Modernist Manhattan for a two-story backdrop of piled-up cartons and crates to suggest the New York skyline.

Lighting designer Joel Moritz relies on dramatic white lights mixed with blues to pick out faces and small groups. Pamela Scofield’s costumes reflect the casual styles of the day but also suit each individual character. For “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” a female trio that conjures up memories of the iconic Andrews Sisters, she gets everything exactly right, down to the rounded toes of their 1940’s-style high-heeled pumps.

[ OPENING ] “Paintings by Bradley Butler” Wed May 16. Tap & Mallet, 381 Gregory St. Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun 4 p.m.-12 a.m. 4730503, tapandmallet.com.

“Exposed: Rochester’s Hidden Victims of Homelessness PhotoVoice Exhibit” by Leanne Charlesworth Thu May 17. Lorette Wilmot Library @ Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. 6 p.m.

389-2129, naz.edu.

“Arranging Function: The Interpretive Table,” ceramic work by students of Alfred University Fri May 18. The Firehouse Gallery @ Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave. 6-9 p.m. 244-1730, geneseearts.org.

Rochester Art Club Spring Show Fri May 18. Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center Gallery, St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave. 6-8 p.m. 899-3720.

“Sequences” by David Moog Fri May 18. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. 5-8:30 p.m. 482-1976, imagecityphotographygallery.com.

“Where You Go, I Go,” New Work

by Peter Pincus Sat May 19.

Coach Street Clay, 39 Coach Street, Canandaigua. 7-10 p.m.

474-3103, coachstreetclay.com.

Opening reception, potluck, and artist talk.

Original Watercolor Paintings

by Lydia Elliot Tue May 22.

Good Luck, 50 Anderson Avenue. 6-9 p.m. 266-5642. All proceeds donated to Cardiac Electrophysiology Department at Strong Memorial Hospital.

“Reversing the Catastrophe of Fixed Meaning” by Scott McCarney Fri May 18. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. 6-9 p.m.

442-8676, vsw.org. [ 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 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. May 19Jul 21: “Where You Go, I Go,” New Work by Peter Pincus.

Call for hours. 474-3103, coachstreetclay.com.

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. Continuing: 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: “Arranging Function: 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 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 Gilded Square Picture Framing & Gallery 714 University Ave. Continuing: “Framed” artwork

ART | Conversations with Garth: Albert Paley

On Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m., two highly respected men in their fields — sculptor Albert Paley and choreographer Garth Fagan — will take the stage to discuss inspiration and the struggles involved in the conception and birth of their works.

On the third floor of the Garth Fagan Dance Studio Theatre (50 Chestnut St.) an audience will get a rare opportunity to explore the minds of and thoughts of these great artists. Immediately before the discussion, the Garth Fagan Dance troupe will give a performance. Tickets to this event are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, and $15 for students, and can be purchased by phone at 454-3260, or online at garthfagandance.org. Check the website for more information. — BY ALEX STEINGRABER

by Keith Uhrich & Michelle Michael. Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 461-2808, gildedsquare.com.

Image City Photography Gallery 722 University Ave. May 16Jun 10: “Sequences” by David Moog. 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.

Jewish Community Center 1200 Edgewood Ave. May 23-Jul 22: “Traveling Exhibition: Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals.”

Wed 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thu 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-Sun Noon-6 p.m., and MonTue by request. 461-2000, www. jccrochester.org 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. Through May 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. Through May 20: Highland Park Neighborhood Association Exhibit “Virtual Scrapbook Revisited.” Sat-Sun May 12-13 11 a.m.-7 p.m., FriSat 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.” Wed-

Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu until 9 p.m., $5-$12. Thu night reduced price: $6 from 5-9 p.m. 2768900, mag.rochester.edu.

Mill Art Center & Gallery, 61 N Main St, Honeoye Falls. Through Jun 3: Pinhole 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.

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.

Ock Hee’s Gallery 2 Lehigh St. Through May 25: “Transformations,” Women’s Fashion Exhibit. Thu-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 624-4730, ockhee@ frontiernet.net.

Orange Glory Café 240 East Ave. Continuing: “Poster and Fine Art Show” by Carla Bartow. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 232-7340.

Outside the Box Art Gallery Suite 104, The Box Factory, 6 N. Main St., Fairport. 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. 3940030, prrgallery.com. continues on page 24 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 23

FESTIVAL | 2012 Lilac Festival

The 2012 Lilac Festival was blessed with beautiful weather for its first weekend. Let’s hope Mother Nature cooperates for its second week, which will feature more funnel cakes, music, vendors, and lilacs in Highland Park.

The fest runs through Sunday, May 20 at Highland Park (off Highland Avenue). The festival is open daily 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 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.

Wednesday, May 16 Senior’s Day: Health and wellness information at the Pansy Bed and Tops Lilac Stage 10:30 a.m.: St Josephs School Band 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: WROC 8 As Seen on TV (Big Top Tent) 11 a.m.: Paul Road Elementary Band 11:30 a.m.: School #46 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

Thursday, May 17 10:30 a.m.: Spencerport HS Jazz Band 11:30 a.m.: Greece Apollo MS Jazz Band Noon-7 p.m.: Wine Tasting and Farmers Market (Big Top Tent) 12:30 p.m.: School #6 Choir & Percussion 12:30 p.m.: Mike Kornrich, Banjo & Guitar (Children’s Stage) 4 p.m.: Mochester 5:30 p.m.: Travis Rocco 6 p.m.: Mike Kornrich, Banjo & Guitar (Children’s Stage) 7 p.m.: Lou Gramm

Friday, May 18 10:30 a.m.: Indian Landing Elementary Band 11:30 a.m.: Hill Top Singers Noon: Top Brass 12:30 p.m.: Arcadia HS Jazz Ensemble 12:30 p.m.: Tiger Tom (Children’s Stage) 1 p.m.: Greece Olympia HS Band 4 p.m.: The Chinchillas 5:30 p.m.: Driftwood

Art Exhibits RIT Univeristy Gallery 90 Lomb Memorial Drive. Booth Hall.

Through May 26: “Frances & Albert Paley.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 4752404.

Rochester Regional Community Design Center Hungerford Complex/E. Main Business Park.

Door 3B. Continuing: “Corn Hill: What’s Next?” Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. 271-0520, rrcdc.com.

24 City may 16-22, 2012

6 p.m.: Tiger Tom (Children’s Stage) 6:15 p.m.: Gwen Sebastian 7 p.m.: Steel Magnolia

Saturday, May 19 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: Art in the Park Show (South Ave) Noon: Dave McGrath 1 p.m.: The Dinner Dogs (Children’s Stage) 1:30 p.m.: Flint Creek 2 p.m.: Gary The Happy Pirate (Children’s Stage) 3 p.m.: Closing Time 3 p.m.: Matt Episcopo, Comedy and Magic (Children’s Stage) 4 p.m.: The Dinner Dogs (Children’s Stage) 4:30 p.m.: Paul Cummings and the Crossroad Project 5 p.m.: Gary The Happy Pirate (Children’s Stage) 5:30 p.m.: Ransomville 7 p.m.: The Farm

Sunday, May 20 8 a.m.: 2012 Medved Lilac 10K and 5K Family Fun Run 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: Art in the Park Show (South Ave) 11:30 a.m.: T.A.O. 1 p.m.: Lake Effect 1 p.m.: The Dinner Dogs (Children’s Stage) 2 p.m.: Matt Episcopo, Comedy and Magic (Children’s Stage) 2:15 p.m.: Aztec Two-Step 3 p.m.: Mike Kornrich, Banjo and Guitar (Children’s Stage) 4 p.m.: The Dinner Dogs (Children’s Stage) 4 p.m.: Driftwood Sailors 5 p.m.: Matt Episcopo, Comedy and Magic (Children’s Stage) 5:30 p.m.: The Coupe DeVilles 7 p.m.: Southside Johnny

Roz Steiner Art Gallery Genesee Community College, 1 College Rd., Batavia. Through Jun 28: Student Digital Art Show. Call for hours.

343-0055 x6448, genesee.edu.

Rush Rhees Library Rare Books and Special Collections University of Rochester River Campus, Rush Rhees Library, Wilson Blvd. Through Aug 17: “Picturing AIDS and Its Publics,” educational AIDS posters from the Atwater Collection, and “Springing to Life: Moveable Books and Mechanical Devices.”

Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 475-6766.

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. Continuing: 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.

Strong Behavioral Health University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave. Through Jun 25: “Balance.” Visit site for hours. urmc.rochester.edu.

The Strong National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square.

Through May 20: “Whimsical Art Trail” with work by Nancy Gong, Ingrid Hess, David Carlson, and Amy Brand. Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. 263-2700, thestrong. org. $11-$13.

Tap & Mallet 381 Gregory St. Opens May 16: “Paintings by Bradley Butler.” Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun 4 p.m.-12 a.m.

473-0503, tapandmallet.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. Through May 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. May 18-Jul 9: “Reversing the Catastrophe of Fixed Meaning”

by Scott McCarney. Thu 5-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 12-5 p.m., and by appt.

442-8676, vsw.org.

Wallace Library Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. Through Aug 6: “The Light of the Sublime: The Works of Rumi as Interpreted

by Zahra Partovi and Vincent FitzGerald & Co.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.noon and 1-5 p.m. 475-4213.

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

Through Jun 9: “Shape Shift,” Contemporary Quilts by Marcia DeCamp. Thu-Sat 12-3 p.m., and by appt. 315-331-4593, info@wayne-arts.com, waynearts. wordpress.com.

Webster Public Library 980 Ridge Rd., Webster. Through May 31: Webster Art Club. Call for hours. 872-7075.

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.

The Yards 50-52 Public Market.

Through May 27: RIT School of American Craft BFA Glass Exhibition. Tue, Thu, & Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. attheyards.com.

Art Events [ Thursday, May 17 ] Arts & Cultural Council 2012 Annual Meeting. Arts & Cultural Council Gallery, 277 N

COMEDY | Whose Line is it Anyway?

Next week Rochester audiences will get a taste of the popular improvisational comedy show, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Well know TV icons Ryan Stiles (of “The Drew Carey Show”), Greg Proops (former host of the UK and US versions of “Whose Line”), Chip Esten (the most musical member of “Whose Line”), and Jeff B Davis (of “Whose Line” and “Drew Carey”) will perform locally. The show features fast-paced, audienceinteractive games like those played on the show, and more.

The event takes place Wednesday, May 23, at Harro East Ballroom (155 N. Chestnut St.). Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m., and the show is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $40 in advance, and can be acquired at dansmallspresents.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Goodman St. 473-4000 x215, ashaughnessy@artsrochester.org.

3-4:30 p.m. Free, RSVP . [ Friday, May 18 ] Artistic Sustainability: Planting Global Roots from Rochester to Ghana. Rochester Contemporary, 137 East Ave. fflartists@gmail.com.

6-9 p.m. $5 donation. Live painting & Mosaic Foundation performance. All proceeds go to rural education and sustainable agriculture in Ando Ghana, West Africa. [ Sunday, May 20 ] Painting with a Purpose.

Painting with a Twist, 1276 Faiport Rd., Fairport. paintingwithatwist.com/fairport.

3-5 p.m. $35, register. Painting with a Purpose for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. [ Tuesday, May 22 ] Irondequoit Art Club Presentation: Jim Dawson.

Chapel Oaks Community Center, 1500 Portland Ave. 787-4086, 704-5020, irondequoitartclub. org. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Comedy [ Friday, May 18-Saturday, May 19 ] 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 19 ] Nuts & Bolts Season Finale.

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre Center, 540 E Main St. 3254370, downstairscabaret.com. 8 p.m. $10.

Polite Company: Stop the Presses! MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 244-0960, muccc.org. 8 p.m. $10-$12.

[ Wednesday, May 23 ] Whose Line is it Anyway. Harro East Ballroom, 155 Chestnut St. dansmallspresents.com. Doors 7 p.m. show 8 p.m. $40, register.

Dance Events [ Friday, May 18 ] Conversations with Garth: Visual & Performing Arts with Albert Paley. Garth Fagan Dance Studios, 50 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor. 454-3260, info@garthfagandance.org, garthfagandance.org. 7 p.m. $15-$40. [ Friday, May 18-Saturday, May 20 ] Rochester City Ballet’s Dance Mix featuring Edward Ellison’s Carmen. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. 389-2170, boxoffice.naz.edu, dtretter@rochestercityballet. com. 7:30 p.m. $35-$50. Age recommendation: 10+. [ Saturday, May 19 ] Dance Mix Reception. JGK Galleries, 10 Vick Park A. 7346581, jgkgalleries.com. 9:30 p.m.

Open to all Dance Mix attendees free of charge. Performance held at Nazareth College.

Festivals [ Wednesday, May 16Sunday, May 20 ] Lilac Festival. Highland Park, 120 Highland Ave. 800-6777282, lilacfestival.com. Various.

Free admission. [ Saturday, May 19 ] “Ease On Down Thurston Road” Festival. 19th Ward Neighborhood.

328-5750, sector4cdc@yahoo. com. Noon-5 p.m. Free.

Seventh Annual Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival.

Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. 223-9091, tbflive.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. free.

[ Saturday, May 19-Sunday, May 20 ] 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 May 26-28.

FOR ALL YOUR

Wedding NEEDS

Lectures [ Wednesday, May 16 ] Dr. Gary Gibson on “A War of 1812 Overview.” Ontario County Historical Society, 55 N Main St, Canandaigua. ochs. org. 7 p.m. Free.

Reshaping Rochester: “Movers and Shapers” with Roberta Brandes Gratz. Gleason Works, 1000 University Ave. 2710520, rrcdc.org. 7 p.m. $10.

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. [ Wednesday, May 16Saturday, May 19 ] Association for Recorded Sound Collections Conference.

Radisson Hotel, 120 E. Main St. arsc-audio.org/conference.

Visit web for details. Some fees and registration required. [ Thursday, May 17 ] “Digging with Mussolini” with Dr. Stephen L. Dyson. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 670-9709, rasny.org. 7:30 p.m.

Call for details.

“Wish You Were Here” series: Candace Gaudiani “Between Destinations: A Photographer’s Journey.” George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 2713361, eastmanhouse.org. 6 p.m. $5-$12. [ Monday, May 21 ] “When Your Heart Needs Help: Congestive Heart Failure.”

Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 5441565, mendedheartsrochester. org. 7:15 p.m. Free. [ Tuesday, May 22 ] “Some Lehigh Valley Railroad Stories” by John A. Buchholz.

Geneva Historical Society Museum, 543 S Main St, Geneva. 315-789-5151, genevahistoricalsociety.com.

7:30 p.m. Free. [ Wednesday, May 23 ] Improving Oral Health for People with Developmental Disabilities. Rocheste General Hospital, 1425 Portland Ave., Twig Auditorium. 275-2917, urmc.rochester.edu. 5-7 p.m.

Free, register.

Natural Solutions to Sleep Problems. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org.

11 a.m.-noon. Free.

RECREATION | Seersucker Social Ride 2012

This may require finding a wooden object to punch repeatedly, but I think we are finally done with snow for the season. It should be safe, if you haven’t already, to dig out your vernal duds and spring your bicycle from its wintery holding cell. Springtime also heralds the Seersucker Social ride, which is Roc City Tweed Ride’s floral, dream-about-summer counterpart. So don your dapper duds and lacey lovelies, and meet the other cycling enthusiasts for a fresh-air adventure in our beloved city.

The second annual ride is scheduled for Sunday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. (the ride commences at 11 a.m.), and it’s free to participate. Meet at Cobbs Hill Park, by the lower pond, for a tour of lovely springtime Rochester. The group will stop periodically for photo opportunities, and upon returning to the park, enjoy games, music, and prizes will be awarded for the categories of Most Marvelous Moustache, Best Steed, Loveliest Lady, and Dapper Chap. Riders are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. For more information, email likwidsol1@gmail.com, or visit rochestertweedride. blogspot.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

Literary Events [ Wednesday, May 16 ] Book Discussion: “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand.”

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 7 p.m. Free.

Book Discussion: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. 473-2590, wab.org. 1:30-3 p.m. Free.

Book Discussion: “Chasing the Wind: The Humble, Epic Century of a Sailor” with Jeff Spevak. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590, wab.org. Noon. Free.

Book Group: American Wars: “Braddock’s March: How the Man Sent to Seize a Continent Changed American History” by Thomas E. Crocker. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 227-4020, bn.com. 7 p.m. Free.

Book Group: Graphic Novel Book Club: “Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama” by Alison Bechdel. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260, liftbridgebooks.com. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Book Group: Titles Over Tea. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020, barnesandnoble.com. 7 p.m. Free. Please call store to confirm events. [ Thursday, May 17 ] Book Group: Science Fiction Book Club: “Embassytown” by China Mieville. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport.

637-2260, liftbridgebooks.com.

7 p.m. Free.

Book Group: The Culinary Reading and Discussion Group.

Writers & Books, 740 University

3349 MONROE AVE

IN PITTSFORD PLAZA STEFANOTTER.COM 641.0798

Ave. 473-2590, wab.org. 6-8 p.m. Free. Hosted by Sandy Bosworth & Kathy Pottetti. The theme this month will be our favorite spring recipes. Please feel free to bring a sample tasting of your favorite spring dish, along with its recipe and your favorite cookbook.

Poetry Reading: Rogers Middle School Poetry Club. Irondequoit Public Library-Pauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 336-6062, aholland@libraryweb.org. 6 p.m. Free. [ Friday, May 18 ] Book Discussion: Paul Auster’s “Oracle Night” with Roberta Schwartz Baldo. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. 2:30 p.m. Free. [ Saturday, May 19 ] The Seventh Annual Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival.

Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. teenbookfestival.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Book Group: Sun Magazine Discussion Group. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260, liftbridgebooks.com. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Book Signing: Saturday Author Salon: “Journey with Jeff” by Sybil Y. Reisch. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridgebooks.com. 2 p.m. Free. [ Sunday, May 20 ] Book Discussion: Author Visit: “Vietnam Mailbag Voices From The War 1968-1972” by Nancy Lynch. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridgebooks.com. 2 p.m. Free. continues on page 27 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 25

Dance

Jonathan Davidsson and Tara Lally in “Carmen,” part of Rochester City Ballet’s “Dance Mix,” on stage this weekend at Nazareth. PHOTO courtesy tim leverett

Mixing and matching “Dance Mix”

By Rochester City Ballet Friday, May 18-Sunday, May 20 Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. | $36-$60 | 389-2170, boxoffice.naz.edu Rochestercityballet.org [ PREVIEW ] BY CASEY CARLSEN

At an open rehearsal at Rochester City Ballet’s home studio on University Avenue last month, the audience was treated to an arousing glimpse of Artistic Director Jamey Leverett’s latest work, the erotically charged “4Play.” The work will premiere this weekend at Nazareth College Arts Center as part of a mixed bill of fare that RCB has titled “Dance Mix.” Also to be presented is the one-act story ballet “Carmen,” the classic tale of love and seduction set in Seville, Spain, choreographed specifically for RCB in 2006

by Edward Ellison; and a condensed version of “Encore,” a humorous contemporary work portraying a dance company in its final dress rehearsal, set to a jazz score and choreographed

by Brighton native Daniel Gwirtzman.

It will be worth attending just to see “4Play” in its entirety. It was apparent from 26 City may 16-22, 2012

even the open rehearsal that Leverett has latched onto something that works. This piece is imbued with some of the same slow and sultry sensuality that fueled the company’s recent success, “The Blood Countess,” yet “4Play” is less heavy, more fun. The playfulness in Leverett’s depiction of the emotional struggling between the sexes lends a bawdy Shakespearean element of humor to the piece — think “The Taming of the Shrew” and “As You Like It.” It has been exciting to follow Leverett’s development of a seemingly signature style over the last several years, a style characterized by both sensual and sharply defined choreography that she continues to refine in the exacting movements of this highintensity, intimacy-invoking work.

“I do think that dance has an overall sensuality to it,” Leverett says. “I guess that’s what I’ve been experimenting with.”

“But, originally, there was no story to this ballet. It was merely abstract. An interpretation of the music and its movement,” she says.

“Then the dancers and I both saw and felt that there was kind of this battle of the sexes going on, so we started to play with that.”

In fact, Leverett created this new piece in tandem with her real life partner, husband Tim Leverett, a professional musician who plays locally with the Tommy Brunett Band. Tim

Leverett improvised on drums in the dance studio while Jamey Leverett choreographed the movements, working with the dancers.

“We did it simultaneously,” Tim Leverett says. “Truly collaborating back and forth.

What about this kind of groove? How about this kind of feel?”

Fifteen years ago, the duo collaborated on

a children’s ballet, “Little Red: The Ballet,” based on the Little Red Riding Hood fairytale.

But that was fully orchestrated. The challenge for Tim in creating the music to “4Play” was coming up with 15 minutes worth of varying musical layers, moods, and feelings using only a standard five-piece rock drum set.

Presumably, the drumming triggered the more grounded feel to Jamey’s choreography here. Her movements are more torso-centered than usual, nicely offsetting the full extensions of her dancers. Pelvic thrusts and circular, open-palmed hand movements impart a shake of African dance sensibility to the piece.

“Drum music brings out a primitive movement,” Jamey says. “It’s easy to fall into a primal energy.” Tim Leverett will play live for each of this weekend’s performances.

One of the most riveting parts of “4Play” occurs during the middle of the ballet, when two sets of couples — Ben Rabe and Kaitlin

Fitzgerald, and Brandon Alexander and Jessica Tretter — are dancing a slow, sultry pas de deux. This section finds the men on their hands and knees with the women perched domineeringly atop their backs, long legs swung sidesaddle, toe shoe-clad feet positioned bolt upright against the floor boards before scissoring coolly into dangerous action at the crash of the drums. In rehearsal, both pairs of dancers successfully portrayed mutual sexual attraction.

Alexander’s dancing has matured much this year; his dancing possesses confidence and a convincing seductiveness in this piece. Rabe’s muscular, compact body, meanwhile, exudes the high-voltage bounce of a super ball; the eye naturally follows his movements. Fitzgerald and Tretter are good matches for these men. Fitzgerald possesses the long lines and high flexibility that all dancers covet; Tretter dances with both technical prowess and deep feeling.

The ballet opens with all six dancers — Jonathan Davidsson and Tara Lally complete the cast — on stage and engaged in bantering movements and gestures, both athletic and comedic. While this scene immediately set a playful mood and brought appreciative laughter from the rehearsal audience, I found the humor a bit overwrought. It brought to mind the exaggerated, childish back and forth tugging of the Nutcracker doll between Fritz and Marie.

There is much to look for in the other

two pieces included in “Dance Mix” as well. For one, it will be interesting to see how Davidsson’s portrayal of Don Jose in “Carmen” has matured. He was only 18 when he danced this role with RCB in 2006. The title character of Carmen was originally set on Katie Lally by choreographer Ellison. Now it will be played by her sister Tara.

Gwirtzman’s “Encore” is lighter fare emotionally — it humorously portrays a show-within-a-show — but stunning in its lightning-fast choreography and series of leaps and jumps. Technically, this is a very challenging piece. Gwirtzman was back in his hometown for a week this winter to work with the dancers on the choreography. Categorized as dance theater, this piece actually calls for some of the dancers to speak. The most rousing number goes to “In the Good Old Summertime.” I defy you to sit still through that one.

As Gwirtzman told the audience at the open-rehearsal for this work back in March, “We hope it gives the audience a jolt in the gut. That’s the desired outcome.”

Literary Events Book Group: History Book Club: “Fire in the Lake: The Vietnamese and the Americans in Vietnam” by Frances Fitzgerald. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport.

637-2260, liftbridgebooks.com.

2 p.m. Free. [ Monday, May 21 ] 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. [ Wednesday, May 23 ] Book Discussion: Brown Bag Book Discussion: “A Visit from the Goon Squad” by Jennifer Egan. Central Library, 115 South Ave. 428-8375, libraryweb.org.

Noon-1 p.m. Free.

Recreation [ Wednesday, May 16 ] Henrietta Garden Club Meeting. Henrietta Town Hall, 475 Calkins Rd, Henrietta. henriettagardenclub@gmail. com. 6:45 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, May 17 ] Twilight Tours. Mount Hope Cemetery, 791 Mount Hope Ave. 461-3494, fomh.org.

7 p.m. $5, free to FOMH members. [ Saturday, May 19 ] Bird Songs. Thousand Acre Swamp Sanctuary, 1581 Jackson Rd, Penfield. 7738911. 8 a.m. Free.

Birds and Blooms Hike. Meet in lot on Burns Road outside Redwood. indianriverlakes.org.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free, register.

GVHC Hike. Oatka Creek Park, main lot, 9797 Union st, Wheatland. Jim K. 865-7835, gvhchikes.org. 10 a.m. Free.

Moderate 5 mile hike.

GVHC Leisurely Hike. Turning Point Park, end of Boxart St, off Lake Ave. Ann B. 319-5794, gvhchikes.org. 1 p.m. Free. 4 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.

Serendipity Walk. RMSC Cummings Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd, Naples. 374-6160, rmsc.org. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $3, $10 per family.

Voices of the Night. Sterling Nature Center, Off 104 East, Sterling. 315-947-6143, snc@ co.cayuga.ny.us. 7 p.m. Free. [ Sunday, May 20 ] GVHC Trail Maintenance Hike. I390, exit 11, Rush, park & ride lot. Don R. 621-8794. 8:30 a.m.

Free. Moderate 5-6 mile hike, tools furnished.

Seersucker Social Ride 2012.

Cobb’s Hill. rochestertweedride. blogspot.com. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Bring picnic.

The Bird Watcher Tour. Mt. Hope Cemetery, North Gatehouse opposite Robinson Dr. 4613494, fomh.org. 8 a.m. $5, free to FOMH members.

The Rochester Orienteering Club Meet. Webster Park, Holt rd. at

SPECIAL EVENT | Bonsai Exhibition & Sale

If you think growing regular plants requires TLC, try Bonsai on for size. Bonsai is the traditional Japanese art of growing and keeping trees in a miniature form in a low, shallow container.

This requires expert pruning not only of the branches, but reduction of the roots, as well. If your specimen makes it, the result is a beautiful diminutive tree meant to stay within the container for life. One of the oldest-known bonsai trees is thought to be at least 500 years old.

You can celebrate this art, learn more, and perhaps begin your own cultivation this weekend at the 39th Bonsai Exhibition and Sale, held at Monroe Community Hospital (at East Henrietta and Westfall roads). The event takes place Saturday-Sunday, May 19-20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.

More than 100 bonsai will be on display, ranging from 6” to 3’ tall, and an Ikebana display will be presented by Ikebana International. Demonstrations will take place at 2 p.m. each day, and plants will be available for sale. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and children under age 12 get in for free. For more information, call Bill at 334-2595 or Harvey at 426-6548, or visit http://bonsai-society-of-upstate-ny.net.

— BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Lake Rd. lot. 377-5650, roc. us.orienteering.org. Noon. $8 per entry/group. [ Monday, May 21 ] Gregory Jefferson Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament.

WildWood Golf Course, 1201 Rush West Rush Rd., Rush.

JoyJefferson515@aol.com.

Registration 11:30 a.m., shot gun start 1 p.m. Foursome $380/ Single golfer $95, register.

Special Events [ Through Saturday, May 19 ] RocCity Design Week. Various. rocdesignweek.com. Various.

Costs vary by event, register.

Rochester Bike Week. Rochester. cityofrochester.gov. Various. Free. [ Wednesday, May 16 ] Pop Swap. Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. recordarchive. com. 6-8 p.m. Free.

The August Group’s 13th Career Fair and Networking event.

Warshof Conference Center, R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center on MCC’s Brighton Campus, 1000 East Henrietta Road. careerfair@ augustgroup.org, augustgroup. org/careerfair. 2-5 p.m. Free. [ Wednesday, May 16Sunday, May 20 ] Ellwanger Garden Open to Public During Lilac Festival.

Ellwanger Garden, 625 Mt. Hope Ave. landmarksociety.org.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5.

Master Gardener Plant Sale.

Cornell Cooperative ExtensionRochester, 249 Highland Ave. 461-1000 x225, mycce.org/ monroe. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

Free admission. Proceeds help support the work of the Master gardener program. [ Thursday, May 17 ] A Step into Africa Grand Opening.

Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul Blvd. 295-7394, senecaparkzoo. org. 10:30 a.m. $7-$10.

Green Drinks. Greentopia Headquarters at the Philipson Group, 81 Browns Race. 2875560. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Public Cupping. Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, 1344 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607.

319-5279, joebeanroasters. com. 7 p.m. Free, donations appreciated.

ROC the Date Auction. MAX at High Falls, 60 Brown’s Race.

Stacie@ROCtheDateAuction. com, rocthedateauction.com.

5:30-11:00 p.m. $25-$30, register. To benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Rock Paper Scissors. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 St. Paul St. scotlandyardpub.com. 6 p.m.

Free. Win cash.

Single Fun Raisers Happy Hour.

Valicia’s Restorante, 2155 Long Pond Road. sandraconvertino@ yahoo.com, singlefunraisers. org. 5-7 p.m. Free. Singles: Rochester’s Single Fun Raisers for people 40 and better. continues on page 28 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 27

Special Events

More Seats in a High-Quality Public School Rochester Prep will apply to the SUNY Board of Trustees to open: Rochester Prep Charter School 3 • A free, public charter school • Modeled after the successful Rochester Prep Charter School • Opening in 2013 with Grade 5 • Growing to serve K-8 In coming years, Rochester Prep also plans to open a High School program.

To learn more, please join us for a public information session: May 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Rochester Prep West Campus 1020 Maple Street, Rochester NY • Learn more about our growth plan • Provide feedback on our application RSVPs encouraged, but not required comments@rochesterprep.org 585-270-1241

28 City may 16-22, 2012

RIDGE-CLINTON PLAZA Just of f Rt.104 1775 N. CLINTON AVENUE • 342-4160

2 JUMBO

HADDOCK FISH FRYS

$15.99 with cole slaw & fries All day, every day!

Jim says:

“THE ONLY FISH FRESHER THAN OURS ARE STILL IN THE OCEAN!”

[ Friday, May 18 ] 14th Annual Ugly Tie & Purse Luncheon. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St. rrcc.com. Noon-1:30 p.m. $40, register. Fundraising luncheon benefiting St. Joseph’s Villa.

Holy Cross’ 13th Annual Auction.

Holy Cross School Gym, 4492 Lake Ave. holycrossrochester.org/ auction. Doors 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., live auction 7:45 p.m. $18, $35/couple, register.

Lollypop Farm Knitting Party.

Irondequoit Public Library-Helen McGraw Branch, 2180 E Ridge Rd. 336-6060, mcgrawbr@ libraryweb.org. 2 p.m. Free.

Rainbow SAGE on the road.

Seymour Public Library, 161 East Ave, Brockport. kellyc@ gayalliance.org. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. [ Friday, May 18-Sunday, May 20 ] Women’s Oncology Program Camping Sessions: Women’s Arts & Crafts Program. Camp Good Days Recreational Facility, 643 West Lake Rd., Branchport.

624-5555 x3210, tfederico@ campgooddays.org. Call for details. Free, register. [ Saturday, May 19 ] 13th Annual Empire State Pride Agenda Spring Dinner. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St. rrcc.com, prideagenda.org. Reception 5:45 p.m., dinner/progra.m. 7 p.m. $65-$140, register.

31st Anniversary: New York Short Film Concert. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 258-0400, thelittle.org.

7 & 9:40 p.m. $10.

7th annual Clean Sweep: Northeast Neighborhood. Service Center, 500 Norton St. cityofrochester.gov.

10:30 a.m. Free.

Alzheimer’s Association Annual Gala: A Night at the Museum.

Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 760-5404, judy. lemoncelli@alz.org. 6-10 p.m. $150, register.

Armed Forces Day Luncheon.

Fair & Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd. 1-800-845-2412.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call for details.

Family Safety Fair & MVP Health Care Cycling Bike Rodeo.

Riverside Festival Site, corner of Exchange Blvd. and Court St. mvphealthcare.com. 11:15 a.m., 12:45 & 1:45 p.m. Free.

Fr. Rick Frechette, priest and physician. St. Louis Church Reddington Hall/Gym, 60 S. Main St., Pittsford. 381-6872, marciaandnick@yahoo.com, friendsoftheorphans.org. 7 p.m.

Free, good will offerings accepted.

Gala 2012: The Great Catsby.

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St, Canandaigua. 223-1330, lollypop.org/thegreatcatsby. 7 p.m. $125, register.

Genesee Land Trust’s 10th Annual Native Plant Sale. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 2562130, geneseelandtrust.org. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission.

Grandmother, Mother, Daughter or Friend High Tea. Legacy at the Fairways, 681 High Street, Victor. 924-7043. 2 p.m. RSVP: 585-924-7043. Free, RSVP. Get

SPECIAL EVENT | Step into Africa Opening

Have you ever wanted to take an African safari, but didn’t have the time or means? Well, now you can, and it’s as easy as a quick car drive. Opening on Thursday, May 17, is a new addition to the Seneca Park Zoo (2222 St. Paul St.). “A Step into Africa” is a unique addition that brings Africa to Rochester’s back yard. Expect two elephants, three lions, and a pack of baboons, as well as goats under a village house replica. A double-decker stationary safari bus gives guests a different view of the lions and offers the feel of a real African Safari.

“A Step into Africa” is part of regular zoo admission, $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for youth, and children 2 and younger are always free. The zoo is open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (you may stay on the grounds until 5 p.m.) For more information and ticket information, visit senecaparkzoo.org.

— BY ALEX STEINGRABER together with family and friends for High Tea, scones, door prizes and music.

Henrietta Garden Club Plant Sale. Gro-Moore Farm Market, 2811 East Henrietta Road. henriettagardenclub@gmail.com.

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

Homegrown/Handthrown Spring Luncheon. Rochester Folk Art Guild, 1445 Upper Hill Rd, Middlesex. 554-3539, folkartguild. org. 1 p.m. $25-$100, register.

Huntington Disease Education Day. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 341-7400, amy_chesire@urmc.rochester. edu. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free, register.

Latina Health Care Event. Monroe Square Building, 259 Monroe Ave. 210-4189. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free, register.

Military Heritage Day. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford.

538-6822, gcv.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $9.50-$16.50.

Mill Greek Gardeners’ 22nd Annual Plant Sale. 300 Webster Rd. 265-9819. 8 a.m.-noon.

Free admission.

RCSD Health & Wellness Fair.

East High School, Culver Road and Main Street. Erin Murphy 262-8364, erin.murphy@ rcsdk12.org. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

Radiohead Laser Show. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc. org. 9:30 p.m. $6-$7.

The BIG HAIR Event. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. bighairroc@gmail.com. 7 p.m. $10-$15. [ Saturday, May 19-Sunday, May 20 ] 39th Bonsai Exhibition & Sale.

Monroe Community Hospital,

435 East Henrietta Rd. bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org.

10 a.m.-5 p.m., demos 2 p.m. $3-$5.

Sacred Sites Open House Weekend. nylandmarks. org/events/lectures_and_ other_events/ss_open_house/.

Various. Visit web for details. [ Sunday, May 20 ] “Red Carpet Sundays.”

Club R.O.A.R., 233 Mill St. redcarpetsundays.eventbrite. com. 6-11 p.m. $5-$10. Ages 25+.

3rd Annual “Plant Yourself in the Finger Lakes” Spring Garden Party. Canandaigua Wine Trail. 223-4210 x121, canandaiguawinetrail.com.

Noon-5 p.m. $40/individual, $75/couple, register.

All Things Gluten Free. Lori’s Natural Foods, 950 Jefferson Rd. 424-2323, lorisnatural.com.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Flower Days at the Market.

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

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

Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus, 20th Annual Auction.

Holy Spirit Church, 1355 Hatch Rd., Webster. 223-9006, gvoc. org. Silent Auction/Preview from Noon-1:15 p.m., live auction 1:305 p.m. Free admission.

ORA Academy 16th Anniversary Dinner. Congregation Beth Sholom, 1161 Monroe Ave. 271-8711, info@oraacademy. org. 5 p.m. reception, 5:45 p.m. dinner. $100, register.

Honoring Jeff and Lyn Springut.

Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus’ Spring Fling: Head Out On The Highway. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. thergmc.org. 4-8 p.m. $40.

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.

Third Annual Ellwanger & Barry Day. Lamberton Conservatory, Highland Park, 180 Reservoir Ave. blog.highlandparkrochester. org/exhibit/. Lecture 12:30 p.m., tree tour 1 p.m. Free.

Trolleys and Diesel Trains Rides. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E River Rd, Rush. 533-1113, nymtmuseum. org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$7.

Weekly Peace Vigil. Intersection of Goodman and East. hbauer@ frontiernet.net. Noon-1 p.m.

Free. Make your own sign, or select from one provided, and share your views. [ Tuesday, May 22 ] “Almost Home,” presented by filmmaker Brad Lichtenstein.

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 1-3 p.m. Free.

“Facing Changes” Open Forum.

The Gables at Brighton, 2001 South Clinton Ave. 4611880. 1:30 p.m. Free, RSVP. Facilitator Arlene Levit, M. ED., will focus on bereavement and stress reduction.

Film: “The Joy Luck Club.”

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 6 p.m. Free.

Gandhi Study Group. Gandhi House, 929 S. Plymouth Ave. 463-3266, annakristina.pfeifer@ googlemail.com. 7-9 p.m. Free, register.

Meet Opps: I Love All That is Different about NYC. Penfield Community Recreation Center, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield. 3408655, penfield.org. 1 p.m. Free.

Reel Mind Film Series: “Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter.” Cinema Theatre, 957 Clinton Ave. 325-3145x100, thereelmind.com. 7 p.m. $8.

Q&A with Dr. Anton Porsteinsson & panelists.

Urban Nights: Roc Brewing Co. Tour. Roc Brewing Co., 56 S. Union St. 546-6920, rddc@rddc. org. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15, register. [ Wednesday, May 23 ] 63rd Annual Day of Champions Dinner. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St. pressradio.com. VIP Reception 4:30-5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. $130, register.

New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning will headline this year’s charity dinner. He will receive the Coca Cola Sports Personality of the Year Award.

Pep Rally. Rochester Presbyterian Home, 256 Thurston Rd. 235-9100, rph.org, cottagegroverochester.org. 2-3 p.m. Free.

Pop Swap. Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. recordarchive.com.

6-8 p.m. Free.

Pre-Exhibition Light Supper and Learn with Rabbi David Horowitz.

Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 461-2000, jccrochester.org. 6 p.m. Free. In association with exhibition: “Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945.”

THEATER | “South Pacific”

You don’t need to take a trip to the Big Apple to enjoy Broadway-worthy musicals. From now through Sunday, May 20, the Rochester Broadway Theatre League presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, “South Pacific.” Set on a tropical island during World War II, this romantic story of two couples — U.S. Navy nurse Nellie Forbush and French plantation owner Emile De Becque, and U.S. Navy Airman Joe Cable and a young local native girl Liat — and how their illusion of happiness is challenged by war and prejudices. The show contains such show-stopping numbers as “Bali Ha’I,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “There Is Nothing Like a Dame,” and “Some Enchanted Evening.”

“South Pacific” sets sail at the Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.) at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 & 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 & 7 p.m. Tickets cost $32.50-$64.50. For more information about the show and for tickets visit rbtl.org.

— BY ALEX STEINGRABER Rochester Winos Wine and Food Pairing. Castaways, 244 Lake Rd, Webster. 288-2277, rochesterwinos.com. Call for details. $30-$35, register.

Sports [ Wednesday, May 16Friday, May 18 ] Rochester Red Wings vs.

Louisville Bats. Frontier Field, 1 Morrie Silver Way. 423-9464, redwingsbaseball.com. 7:05 p.m. $7-$12. [ Saturday, May 19 ] Gasser Racing Series Drag Racing. Empire Dragway, 2011 New Road, Leicester.

GasserRacingSeries@gmail.com.

1-10 p.m. $8-$13.

RocCity Roller Derby: Summer Schooled. Fair & Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd. rocderby.com. Doors 6 p.m., bout 7 p.m. $5-$20. A bout to benefit The Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester. [ Saturday, May 19Tuesday, May 22 ] Rochester Red Wings vs.

Gwinnett Braves. Frontier Field, 1 Morrie Silver Way. 423-9464, redwingsbaseball.com. Sat 7:05 p.m., Sun 1:05 p.m., Mon 7:05 p.m., Tue 11:05 a.m. $7-$12.

Theater

“The Calamari Sisters’ Big Fat Italian Wedding.” Continues through September 2. RAPA East End Theatre, 727 E Main St. Wed May 16-Thu 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m., Wed May 23 7 p.m. $39-$45. 420-8338, thecalamarisisters.com.

Cirque du Soleil: Dralion. Wed May 23. Continues through May 27. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. Wed May 23-Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 3 & 7:30 p.m., Sun 1 & 5 p.m. $33.75$151.75. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

“Company.” Continues through June 10. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Wed May 16-Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 4 & 8:30 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m., Tue 6 p.m., Wed May 23 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

232-4382, gevatheatre.org.

“Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead.” Thu May 27-May 20. RIT Players.

James E. Booth Hall, room A428, 90 Lomb Memorial Dr. Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.

Free, donations appreciated.

Interpreted performances are Saturday evening and Sunday matinee. rit.edu/sg/ritga. It is advised that this show is for an adult audience only.

“Egad! The Woman in White.”

Through May 19. Penfield Players. Penfield Community Recreation Center, 1985 Baird Rd. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 340-8655, penfieldplayers.org.

“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.

“I...Write to Discover.” Fri May 18. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 8 p.m. $10-$12. 943-0681, muccc.org.

Impact theatre. Fri May 18.

1180 Canandaigua t., Palmyra.

7:30-9:15 p.m. Free, RSVP. 315-597-3553, firace@ rochester.rr.com, impactdrama.

com. Music by Soul Angel Plus Drama by The “In Your Face” players. Ages 12+.

“The Lady With All The Answers.” Sat May 19-May 20. Bristol Valley Theater, 151 S Main St, Naples. Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $10-$25. 3749032, bvtnaples.org.

“Leaving Iowa.” Through May 20. Downstairs Cabaret at Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place. Sat 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $26-$36. 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com.

“Mystery of the Golden Buddha: a children’s play for adults” workshop reading. Sat May 19. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 2 p.m. Pay what you will. 2440960, muccc.org.

“Noisemaker Blues: 8 Short Plays by J. Holtham” Staged Reading. Fri May 18-May 19.

Working Class Theatre Co. Black Sheep Theatre, 274 N. Goodman St., Village Gate.

7:30 p.m. $7-$10. 643-0836, workingclasstheatre.net.

“Parade, a New Musical.”

Through May 20. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Thu 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $18-$26. 4612000, jccrochester.org.

Reel Mind Series: “Grey Gardens: The Musical.” Fri May 18.

Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St. 8 p.m. Call for details.

325-3145x100, thereelmind. com. Discussion to follow with Blackfriars director John Haldoupis & cast.

“Silent Laughter.” Thu May 10-May 13. Robert F. Panara Theatre, Rochester Institute of Technology, Lomb Memorial Dr. Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $5-$7. 475-6254, rit.edu/ntid/ theatre.

“South Pacific.” Through May 20. Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St. Wed-Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $32.50-$64.50. 800745-3000, ticketmaster.com, info@rbtl.org.

“Two Jews Walk into A War.” Through May 20. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Wed May 16-Thu 7 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 3 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Tickets start at $35. 2324382, gevatheatre.org.

“West Side Story.” Fri May 18May 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 18-May 19. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 5 p.m. $29-$36.

325-4370, downstairscabaret. com.

Theater Auditions [ Wednesday, May 16 ]

By Kids For Kids Production: “The Saga of the Prospector’s Daughter” or “She Was a Miner’s Minor!” Black Sheep Theatre, 274 N Goodman St., D313.

861-4816, blacksheeptheatre. org. 6-8 p.m. Free info session, production has fee. Open to kids in 2nd through 12th grades (minimum age 7, as of April 1).

[ Friday, May 18Saturday, May 19 ] Les Miserables: School Edition. St. Christopher’s Church, 3350 Union St., North Chili. Fri 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. Free. Ages 13-18. westsidetheaterproductions@ gmail.com. Three week summer camp starting 7/9/12 and performances the weekend of 7/27/12.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Baber of Fleet Street. St. Christopher’s Church, 3350 Union St., North Chili. Fri 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. Free. westsidetheaterproductions@ gmail.com. Must be older than 18. [ Tuesday, May 22Wednesday, May 23 ] “Avenue Q.” Trinity Church, 520 South Main St., Geneva.

315-946-6686, gtglive.org.

7 p.m. Free. Seeking to cast at least 3 Men and 4 Women (up to 5 Men and 5 Women).

Wear comfortable clothes for dancing and bring a prepared song to sing (accompanist provided). Puppeting will be part of the audition (puppet provided). Please keep in mind that AVENUE Q has strong adult themes, and actors must be willing to be open to joking about subjects like sex, racism, and poverty.

Workshops [ Wednesday, May 16 ] Information & Inspiration: Memory Enhancement Strategies.

Woodland Village, 1477 Long Pond Road. 287-6424, mhildreth@lifespan-roch.org.

1:30-3 p.m. Free, register.

Judaism 10: Moses, Mitzvahs, Matzah & More. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. 721-7568, daorange@earthlink. net. 7-9 p.m. $120 for 12 weeks, register. [ Thursday, May 17 ] Information & Inspiration: Is It Time to Make a Move? Woodland Village, 1477 Long Pond Road.

287-6424, mhildreth@lifespanroch.org. 6-7:30 p.m. Free, register.

The State of Our Nation. Penfield Community Recreation Center, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield. 3408655, penfield.org. 11 a.m.noon. $5. [ Friday, May 18Saturday, May 19 ] Nourishing Your Soul Series.

Temple Emanu-El, 2956 St Paul Blvd. 248-0509, cindykam@ rochester.rr.com. Fri 2-4 p.m.

“Food-Connecting Our Stomachs to Our Souls,” Sat 2-4:30 p.m.

“Living Dance, Living Music: The Dance Within Us” with Danielle L. Frankel and Jeffrey D. Mehr.

Free. The third workshop on Sunday June 10, 2-4 PM is entitled “Body and Breath.”

Stop Being Invisible! Turning You Into a Brand. Central Library, 115 South Ave. Lawrence.Taylor@ libraryweb.org. 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Free. [ Sunday, May 20 ] Traditional Native Arts Cordage Workshop. Ganondagan State Historical Site, 1488 State Rt 444, Victor. 924-5848, ganondagan.org. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $35-$40, register. [ Monday, May 21 ] Culinary Class: An evening of Taste with Elizabeth Olsson of The Olive Press. Culinary Center at Vella, 237 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Macedon. 421-9362 x805, vellaculinarycenter.com. 6-8:30 p.m. $85, register. [ Tuesday, May 22 ] 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.

Free Workshops for People Adjusting to Life on Their Own: Travel Tips to Keep You Moving

by Barbara Hughes, AAA Horizon Club Tours General Manager. All Seasons Chapel, White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Rd., Pittsford. 586-8232. 4 p.m. Free.

Help Sessions for iPad Users.

Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 461-2000 x463, RocTechAge.org. Noon-2 p.m.

Free, register. Classes for all levels are small, with a maximum of 10 students, geared for adults age 45 or older and taught by adults.

Information & Inspiration: Financing Long-Term Care.

Rivers Run, Riparian, 50 Fairwood Dr. 287-6424, mhildreth@lifespan-roch.org.

6-7:30 p.m. Free, register. [ Wednesday, May 23 ] Information & Inspiration: Living Healthy with a Chronic Disease.

The Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. 287-6424, mhildreth@lifespan-roch.org.

9:30-11 a.m. Free, register.

Information & Inspiration: Living to 100: Aging Successfully.

The Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. 287-6424, mhildreth@lifespan-roch.org.

6-7:30 p.m. Free, register.

Information & Inspiration: Medicare 101. Lifespan, 1900 S. Clinton Ave. 287-6424, mhildreth@lifespan-roch.org. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free, register.

Judaism 10: Moses, Mitzvahs, Matzah & More. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. 721-7568, daorange@earthlink. net. 7-9 p.m. $120 for 12 weeks, register.

Protecting Your Creativity Protecting Your Brand. Arts & Cultural Council Gallery, 277 N Goodman St. 473-4000 x215, ashaughnessy@artsrochester. org. 10-11:30 a.m. $5, free to members, RSVP.

[ Saturday, May 19 ] Landscape Design with Gerry Benedict Master Gardener, Wayne County CCE. Wayside Garden Center, 124 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd, Macedon. 223-1222 x100, trish@waysidegardencenter.com.

2 p.m. Free, register. rochestercitynewspaper.com City 29

Film Times Fri May 18-Thu May 24 Schedules change often.

Call theaters or visit rochestercitynewspaper.com for updates.

Film

Brockport Strand 637-3310 89 Main St, Brockport THE AVENGERS: 7, 9:35; also Sat-Sun 1, 4; BATTLESHIP: 7, 9:25; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4; DARK SHADOWS: 7:10, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4.

Canandaigua Theatres 396-0110 Wal-Mart Plaza, Canandaigua THE AVENGERS: 3D 7, 9:40; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1; 2D 9:40; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1; BATTLESHIP: 7, 9:25; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1:15; CABIN IN THE WOODS: 9:25; DARK SHADOWS: 7:10, 8, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 4, 5; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 2; THE DICTATOR: 7:15, 9:15; also Fri-Sun 5:15, also Sat-Sun 1:15, 3:15; THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT: 9:30; THE HUNGER GAMES: 7; also Fri-Sun 4; THE LORAX: SatSun 1, 3; THE LUCKY ONE: 7, 9, also Fri-Sun 5; Sat-Sun 3; MIRROR MIRROR: Sat-Sun 1; PIRATES! THE BAND OF MISFITS: Sat-Sun 1; THINK LIKE A MAN: 7:10; also FriSun 4:50; WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING: 7:15, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 5:10; Sat-Sun 1, 3:05.

Cinema Theater 271-1785 957 S. Clinton St. CABIN IN THE WOODS: Fri-Mon, Wed-Thur 8:50; COMPLAINTS OF A DUTIFUL DAUGHTER: Tue 7; SALMON FISHING IN YEMEN: Fri-Mon, Wed-Thur 7.

Culver Ridge 16 544-1140 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit THE AVENGERS: 3D 11:45 a.m.; 12:45, 3, 4:30, 6:10, 7:40, 9:15; 2D 12:15, 1:15, 3:30, 4, 5, 6:40, 7;10, 8:10, 9:45, 10:15; BATTLESHIP: continues on page 32

Thicker than water [ REVIEW ] by George Grella

also stalks across the small screen, starring in a number of televisions shows, from the obsessivecompulsive Count on “Sesame Street” to the “Dark Shadows” whole army of rural bloodsuckers in the cable (PG-13), directed by Tim Burton fantasy “True Blood.”

Now playing Unlikely as it may seem, way back in the 1960’s a daily afternoon TV vampire show, “Dark The legend of the vampire, centuries old, Shadows,” competed successfully with all those remains an extraordinarily rich source for preposterous domestic melodramas known as literature and cinema, breeding hundreds of soap operas. Now its central character, Barnabas misbegotten progeny, so many that hardly a Collins, ascends at last to the big screen, achieving season passes without some reinterpretation of a kind of logical apotheosis in Tim Burton’s the bloodthirsty predator, despoiler of young adaptation of that extended narrative in the new maidens, and slaughterer of thousands. Essentially feature length version of “Dark Shadows.” an Eastern European phenomenon, he always This time around, Johnny Depp, who plays travels westward, his actions codified forever in Barnabas, supplies a lengthy voiceover explanation Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula,” but fully shaped for the presence of that European phenomenon and immortalized in Hollywood. The creature on the rocky coast of Maine. His family emigrated in the 18th century from England, acquiring wealth in the New World from the fishing industry and building a grand castle, Collinwood Manor, nicely appropriate for the transfer of a Gothic setting from Europe Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer in “Dark Shadows.” PHOTO COURTESY WARNER to America. As a

young man Barnabas unfortunately spurned a young servant girl who also happened to be a witch; she cursed his own true love, who jumped into the sea, and turned Barnabas into a vampire, so that he would grieve for his beloved forever.

In 1972 a construction gang unearths his coffin, freeing the vampire, who quickly kills them all, pleading the exigencies of a 200-year thirst.

The movie proper finally begins, with Barnabas returning to the now decayed Collinwood Manor, occupied by an equally decayed set of Collinses.

Along with considerable exposition the script dwells comically on Barnabas’s introduction to the 20th century and his initial attempts, with the assistance of his distant relative Elizabeth (Michelle Pfeiffer) to hide his true state from the Collins family.

His dysfunctional descendants include an annoying teenager (Chloë Grace Moretz), Elizabeth’s parasitical brother Roger (Jonny Lee Miller) and his young son David (Gulliver McGrath), deeply traumatized by his mother’s death. To deal with David’s problems, a psychiatrist, Dr. Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter), also resides at Collinwood Manor; drunk most of the time, she serves as a perverse version of Dr. Van Helsing, the most famous vampire hunter of them all.

Although the character virtually disappears after her opening sequences, a governess right out of 19th-century fiction, Victoria Winters (Bella Heathcote), lives with the family, ostensibly tutoring David, but actually doing nothing at all.

BROS. PICTURES

Lotus Oriental ASIAN CUISINE

79 State Street We’re seeking one outstanding sales professional to help us grow more!

Media / newspaper / advertising sales experience a must. Telemarketing, classified and online sales experience a definite plus.

Salary plus commission plus benefits.

SEND RESUME TO: Betsy Matthews, CITY Newspaper, 250 N. Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14607 FRIE

ND

MMUN LY CO

ICATIVE ORGANI

ZED

OR EMAIL: bmatthews @rochester-citynews.com OR CALL: 585-244-3329 ext. 27

LotusOrientalNY.com Tel: 585.546.3949 585.232.8899 Mon-Fri: 11am-11pm Sat & Sun: 12pm-11pm

Buffet: Lunch $6.25 11am-3pm Dine In or Take Out Delivery 3 mile radius $10 minimum

Mention CITY News for $2 OFF next purchase over $15 30 City may 16-22, 2012

Fresh from the Ocean...

THE

LOBSTER TRAP

3 LOBSTER TAILS $20.00 (cold water) SHRIMP $3.99lb. 5lb. Box CLAMS All kinds from $1.69 doz.

JUMBO SNOW CRAB Live lobsters and crabs!

MUCH, MUCH MORE! Stop in today!

871 Fairport Rd. (corner of Marsh)

East Rochester, NY 14445 586-9980 • Open 7 Days 9-6

TheLobsterTrap.com

Senior moments [ REVIEW ] BY DAYNA PAPALEO

“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (PG-13), directed by John Madden Opens Friday

Repeating the past, Barnabas falls for Victoria, a dead ringer for his long lost love, which ignites the major conflict of the movie, echoing the situation that started all his troubles and preparing the way for an ending right out of “Twilight.”

The real subject of the movie involves that repetition, with the original witch Angelique (Eva Green), still very much alive and still lusting after Barnabas. She also runs a rival fishing and canning concern that destroyed the Collins business, nicely combining commerce with magic. She and Barnabas conduct an escalating series of enormously destructive battles, and even engage in some fierce supernatural sex that bounces the couple all over her company’s boardroom, destroying most of the furniture and understandably exhausting poor Barnabas.

Although the movie features some most convincing exteriors and some stunning interiors, the script only occasionally transcends a suffocating silliness. Johnny Depp occupies the role of Tim Burton’s cinematic alter ego, like Jimmy Stewart for Alfred Hitchcock, Marcello Mastroianni for Federico Fellini, Robert De Niro for Martin Scorsese, or Woody Allen for Woody Allen, and though he usually shines in unorthodox parts, in “Dark Shadows” he rises way above the occasion.

He enriches his Keith-Richards-British accent from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” with a plummy aristocratic accent, rather like the late William F. Buckley, the dowager duchess of the right, and like everything else in the movie, it’s just too much.

“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” employs a fairly standard storytelling device, one that transcends genres and brims with dramatic possibility: toss a bunch of people — strangers, typically, but with some kind of unifying thread — into unfamiliar surroundings, then watch what happens. (In reality TV parlance, that’s when people stop being polite... and start getting real.) But what sets director John Madden’s bittersweet comedy apart from its brethren, if not from most movies in general, is its leads, the majority of whom are of that euphemistic “certain age.” This means the south side of 60, a demographic underrepresented on the screen and often marginalized off of it. And it’s precisely because “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” dares to consider the hopes and fears (and spending power) of the senior set that this slapdash but well-meaning film might be forgiven its flaws.

And if there’s one guaranteed way to distract an audience from shortcuts

Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, and Bill Nighy in “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.” PHOTO

and clichés, it’s by having peerless British thespians Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith all sharing one frame. First, though, we’re introduced to our hero(in)es separately, as each reaches a similar crossroads. Dench’s Evelyn is a widow awash in both grief and debt; Wilkinson’s Graham is a high-court judge in need of some romantic closure; Nighy’s Douglas and his imperious wife Jean (Penelope Wilton, Matthew’s mum on “Downton Abbey”) are realizing that his pension isn’t going to stretch very far; and Smith’s Muriel is a scowling racist on track for a hip replacement. They, along with lovelorn singletons Madge (Celia Imrie) and Norman (Ronald Pickup), have decided that their respective solutions lie in the economical exoticism of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, India.

Lured by some extremely optimistic promotional materials, the new acquaintances descend upon the titular accommodations, only to find a shabby spot whose fast-talking proprietor Sonny (the charming Dev Patel, “Slumdog Millionaire”) nonetheless harbors big dreams to market his hotel — it’s advertised as “for the elderly and beautiful” — beyond the United Kingdom, because, as he explains to his stern mother, “Other countries don’t like old people either.” But, until then, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” mostly serves as a gathering point for the protagonists to convene and weigh in on one of the many subplots, including Evelyn’s new job at a call center, Graham’s guilt over a lost love, Jean’s lousy attitude toward the subcontinent, or Sonny’s forbidden romance with the beautiful, feisty Sunaina (Tena Desae).

Adapted by screenwriter Ol Parker from Deborah Moggach’s 2004 novel “These Foolish Things,” “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” is unfortunately quite predictable, with unearned redemption,

Viagra jokes, and a human sacrifice that simply smacks of narrative cowardice.

(And far too much time is spent on the paint-by-number Sonny threads.) No surprise, however, that the film takes full advantage of the vivid splendor found on the suspiciously poverty-free streets of Jaipur, skillfully captured by “Stardust” cinematographer Ben Davis. And while Madden has never been an especially distinctive filmmaker, he sure knows how to cast, having given Judi Dench her breakthrough role in 1997’s “Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown” and directing her to an Oscar for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love.”

Even without Evelyn’s wise, poetic voiceovers that take the form of a blog, Dench is the film’s soul, wearing her heart on her pastel linen sleeves and doing her damnedest to soak up everything India has to offer after a lifetime as a sheltered housewife. And Maggie Smith’s character undergoes a transformation at once radical and laughably predictable, but she manages to infuse the unsubtle Muriel with more depth than the cluttered screenplay should allow. Nighy is particularly affecting; though he’s been known to go over the top on occasion, his portrayal of Douglas is a master class in decency and restraint.

Yet as unpleasant as her character is, Penelope Wilton may just steal the film as Jean, the script’s only honestly complex creation. You know people like Jean, who seem to find fault with everything, though it’s clear from the way her reactions play across her face that she’s struggling to stifle the bitterness that’s slowly devouring her.

Jean’s 11th-hour lucidity feels a bit cheap as well, but even though the thing as a whole is a little less than the sum of its seasoned parts, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” remains the uncommon film that acknowledges the fact that love, sex, ambition, disappointment, and happiness are not the exclusive domain of the young.

COURTESY FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES

ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE

Thursday, May 17, 8 p.m.

Motorcycle cop Robert Blake wants off the road and into homicide, but the corrupt post-’60s landscape means his steadfast moral code may be his undoing.

Conrad Hall’s cinematography and the film’s final shot will stay with you in this underseen masterpiece. (James William Guercio, US 1973, 114 min.)

MARGARET

Friday, May 18, 8 p.m. & Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m.

A spoiled Upper West Side teenager (Anna Paquin) is enveloped in grief and guilt after a bus accident in which she was a participant. An intimate chronicle of the protagonist’s emotional journey and a sprawling portrait of post-9/11 New York. (Kenneth Lonergan, US 2011, 150 min.)

Movies for movie lovers, 6 nights a week. ’70s Cops

Rochester Premiere

Film Info: 271-4090 l 900 East Avenue l Eastman House Café—stop in for a light dinner or dessert before the film. l Wi-Fi Hotspot l Sponsored by rochestercitynewspaper.com City 31

12, 1, 3:10, 4:10, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 9:35, 10:05, 10:35; THE CABIN IN THE WOODS: 9:55; DARK SHADOWS: 11:20 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 2:35, 4:45, 5:15, 7:25, 7:55, 10:30; also open caption 2:05, 10; THE DICTATOR: 11:55 a.m., 12:35, 2:15, 2:45, 4:25, 4:55, 6:45, 7:45, 9:25, 10:10; THE HUNGER GAMES: 12:05, 3:40, 6:50; THE LORAX: 11:25 a.m., 1:40, 4:05; THE LUCKY ONE: 11:30 a.m., 1:45; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 2, 6:35; also in 2D 11:35 a.m., 4:20, 9:20; THINK LIKE A MAN: 12:10, 4:15, 7:05, 9:50; WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING: 11:35 a.m., 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20.

THE HUNGER GAMES: Closed caption 3:15, 9:40; WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING: Closed caption 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20.

Dryden Theatre 271-3361 900 East Ave *NOTE: Film times for Wed 5/16-5/23* FAUST: Wed 5/16 8; ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE Thur 5/17 8; MARGARET: Fri 5/18 8, Sun 5/20 2; ELENA: Sat 5/19 8, Sun 5/20 5; MONKEY BUSINESS: Tue 5/22 8; CONSPIRATORS OF PLEASURE: Wed 5/23 8.

Eastview 13 425-0420 Eastview Mall, Victor THE AVENGERS: 3D 11:50 a.m., 12:50, 2:55, 3:25, 3:55, 6:10, 7:10, 9:15, 9:45, 10:15; 2D Closed caption 12:20, 1:20, 5, 6:40, 7:40, 8:10, 10:45; BATTLESHIP: Closed caption 12:10, 12:40, 1:10, 4:05, 4:35, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 9:55, 10:30; DARK SHADOWS: Closed caption 11:45 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:15, 5:15, 7:20, 7:55, 10, 10:35; THE DICTATOR: Closed caption 12:05, 1, 2:20, 3:10, 4:40, 5:25, 6:50, 8, 9:30, 10:10;

32 City may 16-22, 2012

243-2691 Geneseo Square Mall THE AVENGERS: 3D 7, 9:40; also Sat-Sun 1, 4; BATTLESHIP: 7. 9:25; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4; DARK SHADOWS: 7:10, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4; THE DICTATOR: 7:15, 9:15; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 3:15, 5:15; WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING: 7:15, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 1, 3:05, 5:10.

11:45 a.m., 1:10, 2:55, 3:35, 4:25, 6:10, 6:50, 7:40, 9:10, 10, 10:40, 11:30; CROOKED ARROWS: 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40, 12:05 a.m.; DARK SHADOWS: 1:20, 2:20, 5, 6:45, 7:45, 10:35, 12; open caption 4, 9:30; THE DICTATOR: 11:35 a.m., 12:45, 1:55, 3:05, 4:05, 5:25, 6:40, 7:50, 8:50, 10:30, 11; THE HUNGER GAMES: 12:10, 3:20, 6:25, 9:35; THE LUCKY ONE: 12:40; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 11:50 a.m., 2:05; THINK LIKE A MAN: 4:20, 7;15, 10:05; WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING: 12:50, 1:50, 3:25, 4:35, 6:20, 7:20, 9, 10:10, 12:10 a.m.

Greece Ridge 12

The Little

225-5810 176 Greece Ridge Center Dr. THE AVENGERS: 3D 12:50, 3, 4, 7:10, 9:15, 10:15; 2D closed caption 12:20, 3:30, 4:30, 6:40, 7:40, 9:45, 10:40; BATTLESHIP: Closed caption 11:50, 12:30, 1:10, 3:40, 4:10, 6:20, 7, 7:30, 9:55, 10:30; DARK SHADOWS: Closed caption 12:35, 1:05, 3:15, 4:20, 6:50, 7:20, 9:40, 10:10; THE DICTATOR: Closed caption 12:10, 12:55, 2:40, 3:10, 4:55, 5:25, 7:15, 7:55, 9:35, 10:05; THE HUNGER GAMES: Closed caption 1; THINK LIKE A MAN: Closed caption 1:15, 4:40, 7:35, 10:25; WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING: Closed caption 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20.

258-0400 240 East Ave. BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL: 6:30, 6:50, 9:10, 9:30; also Sat-Sun 12, 12:40, 2:40, 3:20; BULLY: 7:10, 9:40 (no 7:10 or 9:40 on Sat, no 7:10 on Wed); also Sat-Sun 12:30, 2:50; DELICACY: 7, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 12:20, 3; UNDEFEATED: 6:40, 9; also Sat-Sun 12:10, 2:30.

Geneseo Theatres

Henrietta 18 424-3090 525 Marketplace Dr. THE AVENGERS: 3D 12, 1, 2, 3:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:50, 10:45, 11:40; 2D 11:30 a.m.,12:30, 1:30, 2:45, 3:45, 4:45, 6, 7, 8, 9:20, 10:20, 11:20; BATTLESHIP:

Pittsford Cinema 383-1310 3349 Monroe Ave. THE AVENGERS: 3D 1, 4, 7, 10; also in 2D 2, 5, 8; BATTLESHIP: 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10; BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL: 12:50, 2:10, 3:40, 4:55, 6:30, 7:40, 9:15; CHIMPANZEE: FriSun 12:05; DARK SHADOWS: 2:05, 3:20, 4:40, 5:50, 7:10, 8:20, 9:40; also Fri-Sun 12:50; DICTATOR: 1:10, 3:15, 5:20, 7:25, 9:30; MEN IN BLACK 3: 3D Thur Midnight; 2D Thur Midnight; WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING: 2:40, 5:10, 7:50, 10:20, also Fri-Sun 12:10.

Vintage Drive In

Film Previews

226-9290 1520 W Henrietta Rd. *NOTE: Film times for Fri-Sun 5/18-5/20* 21 JUMP STREET: 10:10; THE AVENGERS: 8:45; BATTLESHIP: 8:45; DARK SHADOWS: 8:45; DICTATOR: 8:45; JOHN CARTER: 11:10; LOCKOUT: 10:55; THE LUCKY ONE: 10:40.

Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper. com.

Webster 12 888-262-4386 2190 Empire Blvd.

THE AVENGERS: 3D 3:15, 5, 6:15, 9:15; also Sat-Sun 12; 2D 1, 2, 4:05, 5:30, 7, 8, 8:30; also Sat-Sun 10 a.m., 11 a.m.; also Fri-Sat 10, 11; BATTLESHIP: 1:30, 3:30, 4:30,6:30, 7:30, 9:30; also Sat-Sun 10:30 a.m., 12:15; also Fri-Sat 10:30; CHIMPANZEE: 2:45, 5:20; also Sat-Sun 10:40 a.m., 12:45; DARK SHADOWS: 1:20, 2:30, 4:10, 5:10, 6:45, 7:45, 9:40; also Sat-Sun 10:50 a.m., 11:45 a.m., also Fri-Sat 10:45; THE DICTATOR: 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 8:15; also SatSun 11:30 a.m.; also Fri-Sat 10:20;THE HUNGER GAMES: 7:10; also Fri-Sat 10:10; THE LUCKY ONE: 2:15, 7:20; PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: 3; also Sat-Sun 10:10 a.m., 12:30; THINK LIKE A MAN: 4:45, 9:50; also Sat-Sun 11:15 a.m.; WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING: 1:10, 4:15, 7:15; also SatSun 10:20 a.m.; also Fri-Sat 10:15.

[ OPENING ] BATTLESHIP (PG-13): Director Peter Berg had better find a way for someone to say “You sunk my battleship,” otherwise this Hasbro action flick, in which a naval fleet takes on, you know, aliens, will officially be deemed a miss. With Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, and Rihanna.

Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Vintage, Webster THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG13): Dame Judi Dench leads a stacked cast in this ensemble piece about a gaggle of British seniors who travel to India in search of exotic sights, discount medical care, and inexpensive retirements. Co-starring Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, and Dame Maggie Smith.

Little, Pittsford CROOKED ARROWS (PG13): This feel-good sports movie takes place in the world of high-school lacrosse, with former “Superman” Brandon Routh hoping to prove his worth by coaching the Native American kids on the reservation into a championship team.

Henrietta DELICACY (PG-13): This French romantic comedy stars Audrey Tautou as a workaholic widow whose emotional unavailability

is slowly and surprisingly eroded by her friendship with a shlubby Swedish co-worker. Little THE DICTATOR (R): Sacha Baron Cohen resumes his sly, scenery-chewing ways in this fish-outof-water comedy as the ruthless leader of an oilrich African nation who travels to New York City to take on the UN. With Anna Faris and Sir Ben Kingsley. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Vintage, Webster ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE (1973): Robert Blake stars in this crime-drama about a Vietnam-vet-turnedArizona-motorcyclecop who jumps at an opportunity to make detective after looking closer at a hermit’s suicide. Dryden (Thu, May 17, 8 p.m.)

ELENA (2011): This Russian film noir tells the story of a quiet, 60ish wife whose plans for her financial future are threatened when her wealthy husband reunites with his estranged daughter. Dryden (Sat, May 19, 8 p.m., and Sun, May 20, 5 p.m.)

FAUST (1994): It’s the ol’ deal-with-the-devil legend by way of renowned Czech filmmaker Jan Švankmajer, meaning live actors, clay model animation and giant puppets. Dryden (Wed, May 16, 8 p.m.)

MARGARET (2011): The second film from playwright Kenneth

Lopez, Chris Rock, and Dennis Quaid Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Webster

Sacha Baron Cohen stars in “The Dictator.”

Photo courtesy

Paramount Pictures

Lonergan (“You Can Count On Me”) stars Oscar winner Anna Paquin as a Manhattan teen consumed by grief and guilt following her inadvertent role in a fatal tragedy. With Mark Ruffalo, Matt Damon, and Kieran Culkin. Dryden (Fri, May 18, 8 p.m., and Sun, May 20, 2 p.m.)

MONKEY BUSINESS (1931): The legendary Marx Brothers — that’s Groucho, Chico,

Harpo, and the boring one — stow away on an ocean liner, resulting in a predictably anarchic transatlantic crossing. Dryden (Tue, May 22, 8 p.m.)

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING (PG-13): Spoiler alert! One should hopefully expect a baby, along with a star-studded romantic comedy featuring Cameron Diaz, Jennifer

[ CONTINUING ] 21 JUMP STREET (R): Jonah Hill co-wrote the script for this tacky-looking 80’s redo, in which he and Channing Tatum go undercover at a high school to bust a drug ring. Johnny Depp cameos, and Ice Cube yells. Vintage THE AVENGERS (PG-13): Writer-director Joss Whedon marshals Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, and the rest of Nick Fury’s Avenger Initiative to save the planet from Loki and his minions.

With Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and everyone else.

Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Vintage, Webster BULLY (PG-13): This acclaimed documentary personalizes an important and heartbreaking social issue by spending time with five families whose lives have been deeply impacted by what is essentially the cruel abuse of a child by another child. Little THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (R): Joss Whedon co-wrote the script for the directing

debut of “Cloverfield” writer Drew Goddard, a genretweaking 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, Cinema, Culver 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. Pittsford, Webster 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, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Vintage, Webster THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT (R): Jason Segel reteams with “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” director Nicholas Stoller for a romantic comedy that charts the ups and downs in the

relationship of an engaged couple. Co-starring Emily Blunt. Canandaigua THE HUNGER GAMES (PG13): Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss Everdeen in this adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ wildly popular YA novel set in a dystopian future where teens must fight to the death on live TV. Co-starring Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth.

Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Webster THE LUCKY ONE (PG-13): Zac Efron stars in the latest from director Scott Hicks (1996’s “Shine”), an adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel about a Marine who returns from duty in Iraq looking for the mystery woman he believed to be his good-luck charm.

With Taylor Schilling and Blythe Danner. Canandaigua, Culver, Henrietta, Vintage, Webster MIRROR MIRROR (PG): Tarsem Singh follows up “Immortals” with his retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale about an Evil Queen (Julia Roberts) whose ranking as the fairest of them all is threatened by a feisty orphan called Snow White (Lily Collins). Canandaigua 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. Canandaigua, Culver, Henrietta, Webster THINK LIKE A MAN (PG-13): This ensemble comedy from director Tim Story (“Fantastic Four”) follows four buddies who turn the tables on their women when they learn that the ladies are devotees of a popular self-help book. With Taraji P. Henson, Romany Malco, and Gabrielle Union.

Canandaigua, Culver Greece, , Henrietta, Webster 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

Classifieds For information: Call us (585) 244-3329 Fax us (585) 244-1126 Mail Us City Classifieds 250 N. Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607 Email Us classifieds@ rochester-citynews.com EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful, “to make, print, or publish, any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under the age of 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Call the local Fair Housing Enforcement Project, FHEP at 325-2500 or 1866-671-FAIR. Si usted sospecha una practica de vivienda injusta, por favor llame al servicio legal gratis. 585-325-2500 - TTY 585-325-2547.

Apartments for Rent

Shared Housing

PAUL WOLK COMMONS CITY/435 State Street. For Rent, 1 bedroom. 100% smoke-free.

Energy-efficient appliances.

Laundry room. Community room.

Intercom Access. Off-street parking. Rent $572 includes utilities. Income/occupancy requirements. Call Renee for an application: 585.328.3228 ext.

1305

GAY MALE furnished bedroom in an 8 room house, with male, direct tv, $575 all. Security deposit. Dog on premises, smoker ok. 585-586-0920.

ROWLEY/PARK Two Bedroom Plus, Extra room. Second floor, hardwoods, appliances, quiet, sunny, private entrance, laundry, parking, heat. No pets, $825 + deposit. June 1st. 585-544-1962

Shared Housing ALL AREAS - ROOMMATES. COM. Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps.

Find your roommate with a click of the mouse! Visit: http://www.

Roommates.com.

SHARED HOUSE Separate kitchen, living, dining rooms, 3 spacious Bedrooms, off street parking, fenced yard, garden area, Greece School, mall, library, bus routes. No smoking or pets. Carol 787-6954

Sublets SUBLET Sublet $940/month: Ground floor,Upscale 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with washer and dryer available June 1, 2012.

Credit Check required. Chili, NY 14624 call 585-571-4266.

Houses for Sale HOMES FOR SALE Pittsford/ Bushnells Basin 3 Homes on fabulous 3 acre park-like yard.

Beautifully updated, 1800’s large

main house plus 2 smaller homes which are leased for $24,000 per year (Great In-Law Home). Owner must sell due to age & health 585-383-8888 SINGLE FAMILY RANCH Blossom/Browncroft area.

Pottery Barn decor & maintenance free exterior.

Partially finished basement.

Many recent updates. Fantastic location. Open Sun. 5/20 14pm. $149,900 or call Julie for appt. 317-0483. Must see!

continues on page 34

Renters Find Owners Rent Your Place! Your Place!

Online Anytime!

RentRochester.com 45 Exchange Blvd. • Times Square Building • Rochester, NY • 585.325.3640

rochestercitynewspaper.com City 33

I’m very pleased with the calls I got from our apartment rental ads, and will continue running them. Your readers respond — positively!”

- M. Smith, Residential Management > page 33

Find your way home with TO ADVERTISE CONTACT CHRISTINE TODAY!

CALL 244-3329 X23 OR EMAIL CHRISTINE@ROCHESTER-CITYNEWS.COM

122 Parsells., City NE. This 3BR Colonial has it all. The lovely Porch at the front entry, formal dining rm, modern kitchen & full bath w/utility closet on the first floor. Up is a second flr laundry,3 BR & another full bath. More features include a side entry "mud" room, 2 sets of stairs, walkout basement & full attic for lots of storage. New roof, siding, windows, furnace! Don't let this one get away!

Pat Kulaga 585-368-7119

pkulaga@nothnagle.com

OPEN Sunday, May 20th • 2-4 PM

Victor: 6712 Setters Run. $214,900

Ryan Smith

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 201-0724

34 City mAY 16-22, 2012

ABANDONED FARM SALE! May 19-20. 5 acres -Stream, BIG view -$24,900. 5 acres -Barn, pond, VIEWS- $49,900. 14 approved tracts! 20 minutes Albany!

Gorgeous setting, best deals/ financing available! Register now!

Call (888) 905-8847

UPSTATE NY LAND SALE “Sportsman Bargain” 3 acres w/ cozy cabin, Close access to Oneida Lake -$17,995. “ Large River”-over 900 ft. 18 acres along fishing/swimming river -$49,995. “Timberland Investment”-90 acres deer sanctuary, beautiful timber studs, small creek -$99,995. Over 100 new properties. Call 800-2297843 Or visit landandcamps.com

UofR/ AIRPORT AREA Brick, Mixed use building. 6,000 sq.ft. of stores/office plus 3 apartments.

Owner must sell due to illness.

Owner financing, no banks needed. 383-8888

Vacation Property

Holly Harvey, Associate Broker

SOLD IN ONE DAY!

Land for Sale

Commercial/ Office Space

5003 WEST LAKE RD. Open 12 - 2 3 bdrms, 2 ba on 50' of lakefront 5514 EAST LAKE RD. Open 12-1:45 3 bdrms, 1.5 ba on 50' of shale beach 5682 EAST LAKE RD. Open 2 - 3:45 3 bdrms, 2 ba on 80' of shale beach plus 1.3 acre lot 4876 STONE HOUSE RD. open 4 - 5:45 Spectacular 1 bdrm 1 ba with shared access perfect for snowbirds ReMax Realty Group 40A Grove Street, Pittsford, NY Office: 585-756-7484 Cell: 585-414-4845

SULLIVAN COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION. 300+/- Properties June 20 + 21 @ 10AM. At SCCC, Liberty, NY. 800-243-0061 AAR & HAR, Inc. Brochure: www.

NYSAuctions.com

FREE LAND LIST Foreclosures & Bank Ordered Berkshires, Capital Region, Adirondacks Waterfront, Hunting, Camping, Ponds, Streams, Farms, Barns, Views 2 to 64 Acres from $19,900 413884-1556 NYLandLiquidators. com

$59,900

CONESUS LAKE OPENS SUNDAY 5/20

Real Estate Auctions

225 DORCHESTER RD: Don't miss this immaculate Arts and Crafts home located on one of the most desirable streets in the Browncroft Neighborhood. This home features refinished hdwd floors, bay windows, fireplace, and designer paint palette. Other highlights include new kitchen with granite tops, central air and a huge double lot. List Price $259,900.

Bob Wagner

Licensed Real Estate Broker Cell: 585-455-3356

1000 ISLANDS WATERFRONT COTTAGE, between Clayton and Cape Vincent NY. Spacious, Modern, 3bdrms, New kitchen and bath, large deck hanging over the water. $975/week. Call for more info and pictures. 585704-3824

OCEAN CITY MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals.

Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102.

Online reservations: www. holidayoc.com VIRGINIA SEASIDE LOTS - Virginia Seaside LotsSpectacular 3+ acre estate lots in exclusive development on the seaside (the mainland) overlooking Chincoteague Bay, islands and ocean beyond. Gated entrance, caretaker, private paved roads, community pier, pool and club house which includes 2 bedroom guest suites for property owners. Great climate, fishing, clamming and National Seashore beaches nearby. Just 30 miles south of Ocean City, Md. Absolute buy of a lifetime, recent bank sale makes these lots available at 1/3 original price! Priced at only $49,000 to $65,000.

For info call (757) 824-5284, email: oceanlandtrust@yahoo. com, pictures on website:www. corbinhall.com

Home Services MASTER CHIMNEY & MASONRY See our ad under Home and Garden Professionals. Chimney Cleaning, Masonry Repairs, Foundation Repairs, Roof Leaks, Brick Steps Repaired. 585-7348444

Ceilings & Drywall 100% ABSOLUTE DUST-FREE: Ceilings & walls. $25.00 Seniors; discount. Repaired, installed.

Textured, swirled, sunburst. Water damage specialist. Insurance work. Free estimates. 45 years experience. 225-6590

Adoption ADOPTION DEVOTED FAMILY promises to cherish your child unconditionally. Financially secure, expenses paid. Your child is already loved in our hearts!

Susan/Patrick 1-877-266-9087. mwww.susanandpatrickadopt.com ADORING COUPLE LONGS To Adopt your newborn. Promising to give a secure life of unconditional and endless love. Linda & Sal 1800-595-4919 Expenses Paid PREGNANT, scared, need help? Licensed agency offers free confidential counseling, financial assistance, guidance, opened/closed adoption, choice of loving, pre-approved families.

Call Joy: 866-922-3578. www.

ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org.

PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Talk with caring agency specializing in matching Birthmothers with Families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Call 24/7 Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions 866-413-6293 (Void in Illinois) (AAN CAN)

Place your real estate ad by calling 244-3329 ext. 23 or rochestercitynewspaper.com Ad Deadlines: Friday 4pm for Display Ads Monday at noon for Line ads Automotive

Graco car seat, stroller system $49.99 585-225-5526

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

HOMELITE WEED WACKER VT20002A. Not started in 2 years $20 585-225-5526

HomeWork A cooperative effort of City Newspaper and RochesterCityLiving, a program of the Landmark Society.

PAPER CUTTER $1.0 3 locks $5, Software CD’s $5, Linksys Router $20, Optical mouse $8, Steel Programed box w/cable $20 Mary 585-413-0827

continues on page 37

CASH FOR CARS Any Car/Truck.

Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid.

We Come To You! Call For Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3808 www. cash4car.com (AAN CAN) DONATE VEHICLE RECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPONS. National Animal Welfare Foundation. Support NO KILL Shelters. Help Homeless Pets.

Free Towing, TAX DEDUCTIBLE, NON-RUNNERS Accepted 1888-333-3848

The Perfect Kitchen for Your Cauldron to Bubble

Church Events ROCHESTER BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH PRESENTS: 5th Annual Cherish the Memories Veterans Recognition Service. Saturday, May 26th, 5:00pm. If you are a Vet or know a Vet that you believe should be honored, please contact the RBBC Church 244-9030 or vgreen@RochesterBible.com

Education ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality, Job placement assistance.

Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEC certified.

Call 888-201-8657www.

CenturaOnline.com

Events THE CHORUS OF THE GENESEE’S Barbershop Harmony Show; Saturday, May 19, at 7:00 pm; Penfield High auditorium; music and laughter for all; $15.00 tickets available at the door; a perfect post-Mothers’ Day Gift

For Sale BRONZE HORSE STATUE 12” long x 10: high with saddle, rope, pretty gift. $35 585-880-2903 COPIER (Hewlitt Packard Office Jet Pro 1150C) Works well, uses color and black ink. Available at Staples. $45 585-544-4155 585-880-2903 DOG & CAT HOUSES Kennels, porch steps, do it yourself kits.

Quick assembly 585-752-1000 $49 Jim EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR/ OFF GRID ELECTRIC Safe indoors: no gas, noise or fumes! Solar/ wind/microhydro. Tax credits!

10% DISCOUNT BY PHONE ONLY! 716-245-4744 www. solarhomeimprovements.com

57 Macbeth Street

THE

M ILLS AND A NNEX AT H IGH F ALLS

HEAT INCLUDED • TOWNHOUSES AND FLATS

THE BEST APARTMENT COMMUNITIES IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER! STOP BY 312 STATE STREET OR CALL 454-5710 MON-FRI: 9AM-5PM SATURDAY: 9AM-1PM

One block north of Main off Culver lies Macbeth Street, a quiet avenue of diverse dwellings built in the early 20th century. The 1920 American Foursquare at number 57 beckons, with its soft aqua paint and front cottage garden. Decorative rafter tails peek out from below the roof, and the inviting front porch features a railing with diamond cutouts and tapered columns with unique embellished brackets supporting a bead-board ceiling.

Entry is below a side portico, through a small vestibule with an original mosaic square and hex-tile “rug.” Straight ahead is an entrance hall with a handy coat closet and handsome stairway, replete with a carved newel post and board-and-batten encased stair. Seventiesera paneling in this area could be removed or painted. From this hall, vistas to the dining or living room can be made private with a duo of leaded-glass pocket doorsperfect for curbing noise during children’s naps or to retreat behind

bookshelves wait to house cookbooks, and a built-in desk is the perfect homework spot.

The good-sized living room features the same wood trimwork and crown moldings, more leaded glass windows, plus a large woodburning fireplace with a hefty mantel. Narrowplank hardwood floors and original doublehung windows are intact throughout the house.

On the second floor are three bedrooms, including a large master with two(!) closets, unusual for a house of this vintage. An enclosed sleeping porch at the back overlooks the pleasant yard and two-car garage. Adjacent to the full bath is a hidden laundry chute.

The house’s 1,776 square feet don’t include the brilliantly finished bonus room on the top floor. With its sky-blue paint, large skylight, and window seat overlooking the block, it’s a dreamy space.

The roof, 200-amp electric service, and furnace with central air are all recently

for intimate conversation.

At the back of the home is the dining room, which retains a wealth of original features: unpainted trimwork, wainscot topped with a plate rail, substantial crown molding, and a trio of leaded-glass windows. The adjacent updated kitchen has been smartly opened up into this space, and they are unified with a fresh coat of golden yellow paint. What a pleasure this area will be to prep, cook, eat, and entertain in, with good light, ample cupboards, and a spacious island. Built-in

upgraded, and the seller plans to replace the driveway prior to sale. Updated mechanicals aside, it’s hard to believe that you can get a house with this much architectural detail for $94,900. To see it for yourself, schedule a showing with Terry Ryan of Pinnacle Realty by calling 585-288-1220 or visit rochestercityliving.com/property/R182170.

by Sarah Nguyen Hooper Sarah is a Landmark Society member and volunteer.

FLOWER BOX PLANTERS (3), hard plastic $10 ALL 3,. 3 feet long 7” wide Norton/Culver . 8802903

rochestercitynewspaper.com City 35

Home and Garden Professionals Residential & Commercial

HEATING & CHIMNEY

Complete Heating, A/C and Chimney Service

Now scheduling FREE/Reduced-Cost Home Energy Audits.

585-621-2770 www.sparksmonroe.com

Large enough to handle it, Small enough to care

$69 Chimney Sweep or $59 AC/Furnace Maintenance Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. *Restrictions apply. Must present coupon at time of service.

Affordable Home Improvements All Phases of Home Improvements • Bath • Kitchen • Basement • Windows/Doors • Roofing • Siding

Owner on every job!

Call

414-3692

872.0027 Licensed-Insured • Free Estimates

We accept all major credit cards

www.allanelectricinc.com

Stand-by Generators Service Changes Exhaust Fans Trouble Shooting Hot Tubs Swimming Pools Cable TV & CAT 5 Wiring Custom Lighting & Wiring Security Cameras Telephone & Intercoms Trenching

Residential Specialist

•

Installation & Repair Storm Damage Insurance Claims Complete Tear Off

Lucien Brisson • 943-3497 667 Emerson Street

• Attached/Detached Garages

Let us tear down and rebuild your new garage!

Packages available for any size garage!

Innovative Panelized Systems

www.ipsgarages.com • Henrietta, NY • (585) 624-7780

WINDOW CLEANING • Window Cleaning • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning

FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED

820-6431

TRUSTED & RECOMMENDED FOR 25+ YEARS

Improvements for your home from foundations to roofs and everything in between, including: • Remodeling and Additions • Kitchens and Baths • Finished Basements • All types of flooring including radiant heat • Windows and Siding

• Garages, Patios, Decks & Pools • Handyman services for small jobs • Masonry and Concrete • Emergency repairs and storm damage - WE WORK WITH YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY

BOTTOM LINE PRICING - ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!

•

Fast, with Custom Built Panelized Structures!

ALL WASHED UP

All major credit cards accepted • Fully insured

ROOFING & SIDING

Build Your New Garage or Addition

B.C. CONTRACTING Trusted quality service since 1994!

Master Elite workmanship at wholesale pricing.

FREE CHARBROIL GRILL

Home Repair Specialist!

• General Contracting • Roofs • Siding • Windows/Doors • Kitchens • Baths • Duct Cleaning/Air Filtration Specialist • Repairs Big or Small

2 burner with side grill with the installation of a new 12’x16’ deck*

OR

Two Free 32˝x14˝ Glass Block Windows

with any Full Roofing or Siding Job *Excludes all Previous Jobs

FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES

clayton window

and screen repair • Window and Screens Repaired (Same Day Service) • Plumbing, Electrical & Paint • Locks Re-Keyed • Sharpening Available • Lead Preparation • Keys Made

232-5000

708-B Joseph Ave. Monday-Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm

703-7738

& MASONRY

SPRING IS HERE!!!!!

• Chimney Cleaning • Chimney Repairs • Brick Steps Repaired • Founda on Repairs • Concrete Repairs & New Walks Installed • Chimney Pain ng • Chimneys Rebuilt Fully Insured

585-734-8444

AT TENTION

HOME SERVICE PROVIDERS

Did you know that City Newspaper Readers spent OVER $90 MILLION DOLLARS on home improvements in the LAST 12 MONTHS? Call Christine today to advertise

585-244-3329 ext. 23

36 City mAY 16-22, 2012

Rent your apartment special third week is

FREE QUEEN MATTRESS SET SERTA MANUFACTURED FACTORYDIRECT. Queen mattress sets.

50-70% off Retail. Simply the best deal in town. By appointment only. 585-752-1434 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 WOMEN’S BOOTS For Sale, Size 9-1/2 Wide - $25 both used 1 waterproofed brown suede calf high. 1 Rockport-style brown suede work boots. Mary 585/4130827 WOMEN’S USED BOOTS For Sale, Size 9-1/2 Wide - $25 both used 1 waterproofed brown suede calf high. 1 Rockport-style brown suede work boots. Mary 585/4130827

Garage and Yard Sales FAIRPORT PENFILD 95 Midvale Dr, off Baird, near Fairport Rd, Sat May 19th 8am - 4pm. 4 Hip Chic’s year’s of accumulation.

Everything from Chico clothes (all sizes) to Pottery Barn furniture/ accessories, antiques/vintage, other furniture, many cool and unique items, chotchkes galore, excellant condition, reasonable prices

NEXT TO NEW SALE Incanrate Word Lutheran Church, Sat May 19th, 9am - 2pm, 597 East Ave (Corner of East Ave & Goodman, St)

Jam Section BASS PLAYER I don’t want to hang around in bars. I just want to play some twangy old rock’n’roll, ska, or New Wave. Who’s up for it? Craig at mooskamovers@aol.com CALLING ALL MUSICIANS OF ALL GENRES - the Rochester Music Coalition wants you! Please register on our website. For further info: www.rochestermusiccoalition. org. info@rochestermusiccoalition. org. 585-235-8412 LOOKING FOR VOCALISTS to be part of vocal group. Doing originals and covers. 25 years and older. Please do not inquire if not serious and stable. Contact Bobby 585-328-4121 ROCK STAR, MR. ROCHESTER, lead vocalist, is looking to form band (Classic Rock) with lead guitarist, bassist, drummer & rhythm guitars Covers & originals 585-473-5089 THE CHORUS OF THE GENESEE Needs all male voices for Spring Concerts; reading music NOT necessary; Tuesday evenings; we sing; we laugh; we train; we buy a visitors’ first beer. Call Ed Rummler 585-385-2698

Mind Body Spirit GOD GIFTED PSYCHIC Love Specialist, Stops Divorce, Cheating, Reunites Separated Partners, Solves Severe Problems.

Never Fails.\ FREE 15 MINUTE Reading By Phone 254-420-6794 (AAN CAN)

Miscellaneous HAS YOUR BUILING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLDBARN www.woodfordbros. com. “Not applicable in Queens county” HIGH SPEED INTERNET AVAILABLE ANYWHERE!!! FREE standard installation. No phone line required. Call now for special offer. Next day installation! Call 888-313-8504 PELVIC/ TRANSVAGINAL MESH? Did you undergo transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005

and present time? If the patch required removal due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800535-5727 SAWMILLS from only $3997MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmil Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD www.NorwoodSawmills.com/300N 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N UTAH & FLORIDA PISTOL PERMIT CLASSES 32 State Concealed Carry: Teaching in NY since ‘07. Based Right Here in WNY! CALL 585-303-7261 email: instructor@nafionline.com www.nafionline.com

Place your ad by calling 244-3329 ext. 23 or rochestercitynewspaper.com Ad Deadlines: Friday 4pm for Display Ads Monday at noon for Line ads 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

continues on page 38

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

THE CHORUS OF THE GENESEE

59

th

PRESENTS OUR

Annual Barbershop Harmony Show

P LY M O U T H S P I R I T UA L I S T C H U R C H Together We Are One

2 9 V I C K PA R K A RO C H E S T E R , N Y

Sunday Services 10:30 AM

Saturday, May 19, at 7:00 pm

In the comfortable, Penfield High School auditorium

All Message Service & Free Spiritual Healing Third Weds ~ 7 PM ~ Séances ~ Classes ~ Gallery Reading ~

Join us for an evening of music, music and more music.

For more information and schedules www.plymouthspiritualistchurch.org Robin Higgins, Pastor ~ Phone: 585.271.1470

You’ll love this perfect post-Mother’s Day Gift!

Enjoy great music, special guest quartets, fun and laughter for all!

For $15.00 tickets call (585) 385-2698 or available at the door.

Chorus of the Genesee, PO Box 333, Webster NY 14580

Discover Historic Churches Sacred Sites Open House

Saturday, May 19th & Sunday May 20th Parsells Ave. Community Church 345 Parsells Ave., Rochester, NY 14609

Saturday and Sunday 2pm-4pm St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 1124 Hudson Ave., Rochester, NY 14621

Sunday 3pm-5pm Christ Episcopal Church 141 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14604

Saturday 1pm-3pm Sponsored by:

www.nylandmarks.org/events

rochestercitynewspaper.com City 37

I’m very pleased with the calls I got from our apartment rental ads, and will continue running them. Your readers respond — positively!”

- M. Smith, Residential Management > page 37 Hunger Solutions New York, USDA/ FNS and NYSOTDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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 888900-7034

Wanted to Buy CASH FOR CARS! We Buy ANY Car or Truck ,Running or NOT!

CITY Newspaper presents

Mind Body Spirit TO ADVERTISE IN THE MIND BODY SPIRIT SECTION CALL CHRISTINE AT 244.3329 x23 OR EMAIL CHRISTINE@ROCHESTER-CITYNEWS.COM

Damaged, Wrecked, Salvaged OK! Get a top dollar INSTANT offer today! 1-800-267-1591 PAYING TOP $ for Guitars, Mandolins and other instruments.

Single or Large Collection.

Gibson, Fender, Martin, Etc. Call Kenny at 800-344-9103. www. webuytreasure.com.

WANTED UNEXPIRED DIABETIC DIABETIC TEST STRIPS UP TO $26/BOX. PRE PAID SHIPPING LABELS. HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 1-800-266-0702 www.

SellDiabeticStrips.com

Yearbookusa@yahoo.com or 972768-1338

WANTED: Will Pay Up to $15.00 For High School Yearbooks 19001988. Any School / Any State.

CITY Newspaper presents

Workshops TO ADVERTISE IN THE WORKSHOPS SECTION CALL CHRISTINE AT 244.3329 x23 OR EMAIL CHRISTINE@ROCHESTER-CITYNEWS.COM

Drop-in Dance Lessons $8 No Partner Needed Argentine Tango Social Ballroom Every Sunday 7-10pm Beginners Classes 7-8pm Dance 8-10pm

Every Monday 7-10pm Beginners Classes 7-8pm Dance 8-10pm

215 Tremont St. (Kee Lox Business Park) Door #8 • 585.473.8550

www.dancencounters.com

Rent your apartment special third week is

FREE

Place your ad by calling 244-3329 ext. 23 or rochestercitynewspaper.com Ad Deadlines: Friday 4pm for Display Ads Monday at noon for Line ads

EMPLOYMENT / CAREER TRAINING

Employment 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 CAR OWNERS EARN $600/ MONTH Rent out your car safely with RelayRides. com/Earn. You control the price, times & people for each rental. RelayRides provides all insurance & support. Free to join. Questions? Email Earn@RelayRides.com or call (415)729-4227 (AAN CAN) DRIVERS - FLEXIBLE HOMETIME! Full or Parttime. Modern trucks. Local Orientation. Quarterly Safety Bonus. Single Source Dispatch.

Requires 3 months recent experience. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com DRIVERS - HIRING EXPERIENCED / INEXPERIENCED TANKER DRIVERS! Great Benefits and Pay! New Fleet Volvo Tractors!

1 Year OTR Exp. Req.-Tanker Training Available. Call Today: 877-882-6537 www.

OakleyTransport.com

HELP WANTED!!! Make money Mailing brochures from home!

FREE Supplies!

Helping Home-Workers 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! 1-800-4057619 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 PHARMACIST TIRED OF THE CHAINS? WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? FULLTIME. CITY. COMMUNITY PHARMACY. GROWING! 585266-1100 ECOTTO14621@ YAHOO.COM

Volunteers 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) 3402000.

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. 585338-2420.

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. Monroe County, 585- - ad #3, Start 03/23/11 4X • Page 1 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) 3402016 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.

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 e-mail 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 ROCHESTER HABITAT needs volunteers to help build houses.

To see days open to the public and sign-up online visit: bit. ly/habitatvolunteer or call 5461470 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 585-2340187

STANLEY STEEMER Has Immediate Openings!

Hiring?

CARPET CLEANER Stanley Steemer, the nation’s largest carpet cleaner, has full-time positions available with paid training.

244-3329 ext. 23 today!

CITY ACTIVISM

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

Get paid to make a difference!

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

CLASSIFIEDS

Business Opportunities ALBANY, NY Area Athletic Republic Training Franchise!

Turnkey business includes: equipment, build-out, established customer base, protected territory. Perfect for sports medicine pros.

Call 518-879-4002, Jack@ AthleticRepublicCP.com

Career Training ATTN: COMPUTER WORK Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 Part Time to $7,500/ mo. Full Time. Training provided. www.workservices3.com NEW TO TRUCKING? Your new career starts now! *$0 Tuition Cost *No Credit *Great Pay & Benefits. Short employment commitment required.

Call: (866)304-9526 www. joinCRST.com

Start Your Career With ConServe!

Immediate Debt Counselor, Management, Financial Analyst, and Client Relations Openings Offering Competitive Compensation and Top Benefits.

200 Cross Keys Office Park, Fairport 14450 For more information and to apply:

www.conserve-arm.com Click the “ConServe Careers” tab

ConServe is an EOE & Drug-Free Workplace

LIFEGUARDS & SWIM INSTRUCTORS

GET THE RESULTS YOU NEED AT ABOUT HALF THE PRICE OF OTHER PAPERS!

Call Christine at

WOMEN: ROCHESTER HABITAT is looking for women 18 years+ to help build a house with a single mother. Visit rochabitat. org or call 546-1470

Must have valid license. Drug-free workplace.

Visit us at

StanleySteemer.com

Fax resume to 244-4555 or Call 244-4445 ext.202

ADVERTISING SALES OPPORTUNITY SEEKING ONE OUTSTANDING SALES PROFESSIONAL. MUST BE ASSERTIVE, OUTGOING, SMART, IMAGINATIVE AND CONFIDENT. SALES EXPERIENCE AND PROVEN RECORD OF SALES ACHIEVEMENT A MUST. NEWSPAPER/MEDIA SALES A DEFINITE PLUS. SALARY PLUS COMMISSION PLUS BENEFITS.

SEND RESUME TO: Betsy Matthews, City Newspaper, 250 N. Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14607 OR EMAIL TO: bmatthews@rochester-citynews.com

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.

Contact: Anne Hossenlopp @ 341-3218 for more informa�on.

Equal Opportunity Employer

THE BAY VIEW FAMILY YMCA 1209 Bay Rd. Webster, NY 14580 www.rochesterymca.org/bayview rochestercitynewspaper.com City 39

Legal Ads [ 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 ] Articles of Organization with respect to 961 West Ridge Road, LLC, a New York Limited Liability Company, were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on May 4, 2012. The County in New York State where its office is located is Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of 961 West Ridge Road, LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against 961 West Ridge Road, LLC served upon him or her is 465 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. LLC. There are no exceptions adopted by the Company, or set forth in its Operating Agreement, to the limited liability of members pursuant to Section 609(a) of the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York.

961. West Ridge Road, LLC is formed for the purpose of ownership and management of commercial real property. [ NOTICE ] Auburn Xtreme Entertainment LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 4/23/12. 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 2604 Elmwood Ave. PMB 276, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ 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 ] BLACK BAG CREDENTIALING, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/17/12.

40 City mAY 16-22, 2012

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 ] CLEAR SKY GPH PROPERTIES LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on May 3, 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 100 Cummings Center, Suite 333C, Beverly, MA 01915. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] COLVI CARVER HOLDINGS LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 2/21/12.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Nicole Dunlap, 23 Bru-Mar Dr., Rochester, NY 14606-5342. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] DISCOVERY-VI, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/26/2012. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to THE LLC 83 DEER CREEK RD. PITTSFORD, NY 14534.

Purpose: 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 ] 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 ] 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 ] 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 ] Not. of Form. of SURE LUCK HOMES 019 LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY )04/27/12.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 290, Rochester, NY 14624.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of SURE LUCK HOMES 020 LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 04/27/12.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 290, Rochester, NY 14624.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Not.of Form. of SURE LUCK HOMES 021 LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY ) 04/27/12.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 290, Rochester, NY 14624.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

[ NOTICE ] Not.of Form. of SURE LUCK HOMES 022 LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY ) 04/27/12.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 290, Rochester, NY 14624.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Not.of Form. of SURE LUCK HOMES 023 LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY ) 04/27/12.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 290, Rochester, NY 14624.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Not.of Form. of SURE LUCK HOMES 024 LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY ) 04/27/12.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 290, Rochester, NY 14624.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Not.of Form. of SURE LUCK HOMES 025 LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY ) 04/27/12.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 290, Rochester, NY 14624.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Not.of Form. of SURE LUCK HOMES 026 LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY ) 04/27/12.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 290, Rochester, NY 14624.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Not.of Form. of SURE LUCK HOMES 027 LLC, Art. of Org.

filed Sec’y of State (SSNY ) 04/27/12.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 290, Rochester, NY 14624.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Not.of Form. of SURE LUCK HOMES 028 LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY ) 04/27/12.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 290, Rochester, NY 14624.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ 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, 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 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 ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number not yet assigned, for a full on premise beer, wine & liquor license has been applied for

by Tap and Table Inc. dba Tap and Table, 284 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY 14608, County of Monroe, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 23 WAKE ROBIN TERRACE, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY)

Legal Ads 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 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 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: WASHINGTON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/29/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 1350 Fairport Road, Fairport, New York 14450.

Purpose: For 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 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 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. [ 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 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 Qualification of DHD Brokerage, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/16/12.

Off. loc.: Monroe County. LLC formed in North Carolina (NC) on 11/1/11. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Silver & Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623.

NC address of LLC: 327 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27603.

Arts. of Org. filed with NC Secy. of State, 2 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601.

Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of VOCALNET, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/8/12.

Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/13/11. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 2875 Michelle Dr., Ste. 100, Irvine, CA 92606.

Principal office address: 3727 Buchanan St., 4th Fl., San Francisco, CA 94123. Address to be maintained in DE: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts of Org. filed with the DE Secretary of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] 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 ]

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 ] 1979 Catalina Model 38 HIN# CTYM0025M79I, Dan Taylor, date of sale 05/31/12 10am Voyager Boat Sales [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Name: BAM CREATIONS LLC. Arts.

Of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/04/2012. 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 BAM CREATIONS LLC, One East Main Street, 10th Floor, Rochester, New York 14614. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [ 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 filed 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 process to P.O. Box 4530, Washington DC

20017. 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;5-7-1421-29;7-6t [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF BTGRC, LLC ] BTGRC, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 3/16/12. Office location: Monroe County, NY. Principal business location: 1265 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011 which is also the registered agent upon whom process may be served.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF CANALSIDE PROPERTIES OF NEW YORK, LLC ] The name of the Limited Liability Company is Canalside Properties of New York, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on 12/18/2006. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to PO Box 11, Fairport, NY 14450.

The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under NY LLC Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the Limited Liability Company (LLC) is DAM PARCEL, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the

cont. on page 42

rochestercitynewspaper.com City 41

Legal Ads > page 41 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 PAPER CHASE NY, LLC ] The name of the

Limited Liability Company is Paper Chase NY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on 05/2/2012. 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 349 West Commercial St., Suite 1150, East Rochester, NY 14445. 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 PIXEL SYNERGY & FORENSICS LLC ] Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 04/05/2012. Office in Monroe County.

SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PIXEL SYNERGY & FORENSICS LLC, C/O ROBERT V. REISCH,

93 NETTLECREEK RD., FAIRPORT, NY 14450.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROMAKER HOLDINGS, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] PROMAKER HOLDINGS, LLC, a NYS LLC. Formation filed with SSNY May 4, 2012.

Its principal office is in Monroe County, NY. The Secretary of State has been designated as its agent and the address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it is: The LLC, 2209 Empire Blvd. Webster NY 14580. Purpose: Any lawful purposes. [ NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION ] Not. of Qual. of Provident Revenue, LLC. Auth. filed NYSS 4/25/12. Ofc. location: Monroe Cnty. LLC formed in DE 1/25/12.

NYSS designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to c/o Business Filings, Inc., 108 W. 13th St.., Wilmington,

Adult Services Phone Services IF YOU ARE GAY Bi, curious, or versatile kind-of-guy, age 18-50, and HIV-negative, you may qualify to take part in an important medical research study at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Participants will be paid an average of $1,000. For more information, visit www. rochestervictoryalliance.org, or call 585.756.2329 to schedule an appointment.

42 City mAY 16-22, 2012

DE 19801. Princ.

LLC addr..: 185 Pond View Hts., Rochester, NY 14612. DE LLC addr.: 108 W. 13th St, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Arts. of Org. filed DE Sec. of State, 820 N. French St., 5th Fl., Wilmington, DE 19801.

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. 201011620 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff vs. Daniel W. Taylor, New York State Commissioner of Taxation, ESL Federal Credit Union, HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A..; “Niva” Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 14, 2011 and entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the front vestibule of the Monroe County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe, on May 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the 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 eightynine degrees, fifty-four minutes ten seconds (89º 54’ 10”) a distance of four hundred sixteen and sixty hundredths feet (416.60) to a point; thence (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) 3245767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2011-15155 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union Plaintiff, Jean C. McDermott, Defendant.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 9, 2012 and entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Monroe County Clerk’s Office located at 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe, on June 15, 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 City of Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 64 Arbordale Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610, Tax Account No. 122.42-1-42, described in Deed recorded in Liber 7310 of Deeds, page 239; lot size 40 x 140.53. 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: $33,571.85 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: May 2012 Lisa Siragusa, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 3245767 [ 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

Fun

[ rehabilitating mr. wiggles ] BY neil swaab

[ news of the weird ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD Sophisticated automobile technology makes high-performance engines purr in relative silence, but automakers fear that their most demanding drivers are emotionally attached to the engines’ roar. Consequently, as Car and Driver reported in April, the 2012 BMW M5, with 560 horsepower tempered with sound deadeners, has installed pre-recorded engine noise, channeled into the car’s cabin via the stereo system. A computer program matches the amplitude of the engine’s growl to the driver’s accelerator-revving. In other automobile tech news, Peugeot technicians announced in March that they were preparing “mood paint” for the body of the company’s iconic RCZ model. The paint’s molecular structure would be alterable by heat sensors in the steering wheel and elsewhere that measure a driver’s stress levels. A calm driver might see his car turn green, for instance -- but watch out for road-rage red!

Names in the News

(1) Arrested for felony battery in Bloomington, Ind., in April: Ms. Fellony Silas, 30. (2) Announced as eligible for parole in June by the Kansas Prison Review Board: Mr. Wilford Molester Galloway. (3) Arrested for hit-and-run in April in Roseville, Calif.: Mr. Obiwan Kenobi, 37. (4) Arrested on drug and weapons charges in Clarkstown, N.Y., in April, Mr. Genghis Khan. (5) Among the silly town names uncovered in an April report on SmarterTravel. com: Why, Ariz., Whynot, Miss., Hell, Mich., Pig, Ky., Elephant Butte, N.M., Monkeys Eyebrow, Ky., and Embarrass, Minn. The report also found towns in Wales and New Zealand that are 58 and 57 letters long, respectively.

Bright Ideas

-- Following her recent holiday in the United States, in which she passed through Boring, Ore. (pop. 12,000), Scotswoman Elizabeth Leighton returned home to suggest that officials in her hometown of Dull, Scotland, arrange for the two towns to become “sister cities,” even though they did not qualify under normal protocols because of Boring’s larger size. (The Oregon town was named for a Civil War soldier, William H. Boring.)

-- Some villagers in China’s Shandong Province who are too poor or isolated to hook up to home heating fuel service have an alternative, according to a March report by China News Center.

They take giant, heavy-duty balloons that resemble 15-foot-long condoms and walk to filling stations to inflate them with natural gas every four or five days. The danger of explosion is high, but the balloons remain many villagers’ best option.

-- A Better Reason to De-Fund Planned Parenthood: The organization has survived a controversial de-funding campaign over its limited abortion program, but its Washington state chapter, Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest, began a quixotic safe-sex campaign in February in which thousands of condoms were distributed with scannable barcodes. The plan was that users would automatically register information about their locations during sex, and, if the users chose, other information about the particular sexual experience they just had. Among the choices: “Ah-maz-ing,” “Rainbows exploded and mountains trembled,” “Things can only improve from here.”

[ LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ON PAGE 37 ]

[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Consider settling down and sharing your life with someone special. Someone who has been in your life for a long time is better for you than you realize. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to turn a good thing into something even better.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t believe everything someone tells you. Ask questions and do your own investigating if you want the facts to add up. It’s better to play it safe and spare your heart the grief of falling for

someone who doesn’t have honorable intentions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Step into the spotlight where you belong, and plenty of suitors will be clamoring to be by your side. Expect someone to become serious quickly -- and to expect the same from you in return. Don’t make a promise you don’t intend to keep.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Build a strong friendship with someone who has what you want in a partner. The quality of a relationship will be more important than the number

of people you have been with intimately. Passion is in the picture, but it should only be offered to one recipient.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A lover who shines as brightly as you will grab your attention. You’ll have to share the stage if this relationship is going to work.

You shouldn’t be in competition with the one you love. Equality is a must if you want a longlasting relationship.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Love is not the answer right now. Work harder on your friendships and relationships

with family if you want to avoid someone who is out to mess with your heart. Work on being the best you can be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Have a little fun, make a little love, but don’t make a commitment you aren’t going to keep. Your changing attitude will make it difficult for you to finalize a decision that must come from the heart.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Engage in a passionate encounter, and you will open up all sorts of personal opportunities that will motivate,

stimulate and inspire you to reach for the stars. Live, love, laugh and be happy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you aren’t ready to take the next step, forego the intimacy until you are.

Someone is likely to have a specific plan in mind that can trap you if you aren’t careful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make plans, and look for someone who fits into your blueprint for success. You may think you want a minion, but in the end it’s someone who has as much to offer in return that will

hold your attention the longest.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let a friend or family member interfere in your love life. You have to make up your own mind when it comes to intimacy and how you see your future unfolding; however, don’t move too quickly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You aren’t likely to get what you want when it comes to love. It’s likely that the person you have fallen for is trying to be a mirror image of you. Rely on past experience to help you see through the illusion.

rochestercitynewspaper.com City 43

44 City mAY 16-22, 2012