SANDRA PARKER:
NO APOLOGIES | WELL, MAYBE ONE | The business community has not done enough to improve public education in the city, says Parker, who retires as president and CEO of the Rochester Business Alliance this year. | INTERVIEW, PAGE 8 |
Death by ZIP code.
How do we get to Fid?
RoCo’s “State of the City” reviewed.
HEALTH, PAGE 5
THEATER, PAGE 24
ART, PAGE 26
AUGUST 6-12, 2014 • FREE • GREATER ROCHESTER’S ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY • VOL 43 NO 48 • NEWS. MUSIC. LIFE.
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Route 52 didn’t have to die
Last fall, to much fanfare in the local press, RGRTA and the University of Rochester jointly launched a new bus route, Route 52, connecting Strong Hospital with the East Avenue Wegmans via the Park Avenue and Highland Park neighborhoods. The route was touted as an example of UR’s green credentials and was long overdue, given the university’s status as the largest employer in town. At the time, UR employees were offered incentives to ditch their parking spaces. Many did so, and I know of one family that went from owning two cars to owning one because of the bus route. Ridership quickly came to comprise students, employees, and faculty from desirable city neighborhoods. Now, after just 11 months and with no consultation from the ridership, the route has been cancelled. This move reflects a staggering degree of shortsightedness on the part of RGRTA and UR. The cited reason is low ridership, which allegedly peaked at 260 per day. However, such figures do not tell the complete story. The route was well patronized during rush hours, and overall ridership was much higher during the winter, dropping off in summer as some riders chose to commute by bike or foot. Perhaps if RGRTA and UR had bothered to survey the ridership, they may have discovered that a more limited service (peak hours, weekdays only, less frequent in summer) 2 CITY
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would be economically viable. Unfortunately, most riders only heard about the fragility of this route via rumor and hearsay from drivers. There was no formal consultation, and emails to both RGRTA and UR were met with “we’re thinking about it, wait and see” responses. Given the rising cost of parking at UR ($5 per day for visitors, and up to $1500 per year for an employee space), it is inconceivable that a simple price-hike on the $1 fare was not even considered as an option. If Rochester is to differentiate itself from the dozens of other postindustrial cities trying to ride the education-healthcare bandwagon to economic vitality, public transport is a critical part of the equation. Transparent decision-making by corporate and government institutions is also something that young, talented, ecominded workers seek out. The combined myopia of RGRTA and UR in choosing to kill Route 52 will ensure the continued demise of the local economy and the flight of this most desirable segment of the population. But hey, at least we’ll have a new multi-million dollar exit ramp on I-390; now if we could just figure out where to put all those extra cars....
The children at the border
On Urban Journal’s “This Christian Nation: the Immigrant Children”: Who should be ashamed is Mary Anna Towler for that blatant assault on the city and state she claims to love so much. Simply because hard-working, law-abiding citizens are tired of their tax dollars being used for, at best, dubious causes, and at worst, corruption at the highest levels does not mean we are the heartless people you have the insolence to portray us as. I just came back from Mass. I prayed that the crisis at the border can get worked out, that these children can find peace and safety. But not on our backs and our dollars. I’ve been made to pay enough over the years for a war I didn’t want, for liquor and cigarettes for people who’d rather live on my dollar than make their own, for the rich to make money off the backs of everyone else, and for government bureaucrats to sit around watching pornography all day on their computer while getting full health care, paid vacations to luxury resorts, and money for pensions. ANDREW
“…new music director”… “new position”… “new and vibrant”… “new and exciting ways”… (“RPO Announces New Music Director,” News). “New,” yes, but let’s not forget that for a world-class orchestra to be successful it must blend the new with the old. Too much new too quickly can lead to turmoil and trouble for director and orchestra. I think a case in point can be the recent RPO season of troubles. Anyway, here’s to success for Stare and the RPO!
I strongly disagree with the characterization of Rochesterians in this article. Yes, there has been a good deal of objecting to bringing illegal immigrants to the area. However, I don’t believe it is because people here are uncaring and lack compassion. Rather, I feel people are weary of taking on the problems of the world. And when we do step up to help, Americans are vilified – as evidenced by the comment in the article about Border Patrol agents. After two untenable wars and countless other interventions that cost American lives and treasure, it’s time to focus on what we need in this country, this state, and this city.
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The big news at the RPO
There is a statue in the New York harbor that beckons: “Give me your poor, your tired, your huddled masses yearning to be free.” Back in the early 20th century, tens of thousands of Italians and Sicilians passed beneath this statue, most undocumented: they had no papers. The immigration officers posted the letters “WOP” (without papers) on their applications. The derogatory name stuck, but they came, they worked hard, they became good citizens and added to the American culture. I, of Irish heritage, ended up marrying one of the descendants of that mass migration of undocumented immigrants. Perhaps the statue, if it has become irrelevant, should be torn down. Scrap copper is at a premium these days. TOM SHEVLIN
People can have compassion for people, as I do, but still believe that our borders should be more secure. Why is it our country’s responsibility to provide a home for people who came here illegally in spite of the conditions in their home countries? ROC RESIDENT
You can believe the borders should be more secure, but not swarm buses of frightened children with nasty signs and chanting. And I think religion does play into this, because you have this disgusting reaction from a majority of people who identify with the far right, politically. And these folks are often, quite loudly, Christian. Yet the vile way they’ve been attacking the plight of these kids is just about the most unChrist-like thing I could possibly imagine. KARA AUSTIN
The costs of renewables
The results of Germany’s move to renewable sourcing
of electricity is much more complex than the author would have one think (“Germany Gains in Renewables,” News Blog). Similar for Japan’s efforts to shut down nuclear power plants. The cost of generating electricity from renewable sources is considerably higher, and in an effort not to lose jobs due to the move, companies are being exempted from the surcharges, so even more is paid by consumers. Somehow one does not hear about that. MIKE
AM sandwich search goes on
In “The Most Important Meal of the Day,” food writer Chris Lindstrom highlighted five restaurants offering unique takes on the breakfast sandwich. Readers offered these additions:
Your discussion of the Public Market offerings should include VM Giordano Imports European Cheese Shop, located a few doors down from Flour City Bread. They have a few varieties of breakfast sandwiches and are absolutely delicious. TOM
Zimmerman’s at the Public Market has a sandwich called the “Bologna Supreme,” which includes a fried slice of baloney and some meat sauce, along with the egg/cheese/ bacon. Balsam Bagels also does bagels as breakfast sandwiches, including an option with vegetarian sausage. JUSTIN
South Wedge Diner’s breakfast sandwich with the sausage patty is great; it’s seasoned with rosemary. RF
I am a devotee of the Union St. Bakery at the Public Market. Best breakfast sandwich. Best no-frills Rochester atmosphere. Best coffee – dark roast, $1, free refills! Open every day! KATE
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It’s way past time to rein in the CIA So last week we learned the truth. The CIA did indeed spy on members of the US Senate Intelligence Committee: the very people responsible for overseeing the CIA. For the past five years, the Intelligence Committee has been investigating the CIA’s program of “rendition, detention, and interrogation,” the anti-terrorism efforts that included torturing some suspects and shipping others off to countries well-known for their own brutality. A few months ago, senators became concerned that agents might have hacked into their investigators’ computers. When committee members questioned CIA Director John Brennan about their suspicions, though, he was outraged, insisting that “nothing could be further from the truth.” The charge, he said, was “just beyond the scope of reason.” Uh huh. Last week he took it all back and apologized. An internal CIA investigation had found that CIA employees and attorneys hacked into the computer network that the Senate committee used to review CIA documents. And, the investigation found, CIA staff read some of the Senate committee’s e-mails. The CIA had plenty of reason for wanting to know what the Senate committee was up to, because the committee was finding evidence confirming that in the post-911, Bush-Cheney period, the CIA had been doing some horrifying things. And it had lied about it. The Intelligence Committee completed its work and produced a report. That report is still classified, but some of its key points have been made public. Among those noted in a March 31 Washington Post article: Ÿ The CIA “routinely” lied to Congress and the public about its “enhanced interrogation techniques.” It lied, for instance, about the severity of some of the techniques, which included waterboarding and smashing a prisoner’s head against a wall. Ÿ The CIA has insisted that the harsh interrogation techniques were effective, that they got prisoners to reveal crucial intelligence that helped prevent future terrorist attacks. But that wasn’t true, government officials who have read the report told the Post. The report found that the torture and brutality “yielded little, if any, significant intelligence,” the Post article said. Other media say the Senate report reveals that the “black sites” where the CIA tortured prisoners included one at Guantanamo and one on an island in the Indian Ocean controlled by Great Britain. And, those articles say, the Senate
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Given the CIA’s history, nobody should be surprised that the agency would spy on US senators.” report says the CIA lied about how many prisoners it was holding at black sites. There may be more troubling revelations when the full report is released, whenever that is. After it was completed, it was sent to President Obama for security review, and he has now turned it back over to the Intelligence Committee. Washington reporters were expecting it to be released soon after that, but late last week, committee chair Diane Feinstein said the administration made so many redactions in the report that the committee needs to review it again. Meantime, the spying story broke. Senators, Republicans and Democrats alike, were furious. The CIA’s actions, said Colorado Senator Mark Udall, were both illegal and unconstitutional. Given the CIA’s history, nobody should be surprised that the agency would spy on US senators. This isn’t the first time the CIA has shown that it thinks it’s above the law. And the public ought to be as furious as the senators, not only about the spying but also about the torture, the detention, the rendition, the whole ugly, illegal mess. Maybe this time we’ll decide that the CIA has gone too far. Maybe, at last, the agency will be brought under control. But that’ll happen only if the public puts pressure on Congress and the president. And given past history, that’s not likely. With national security and terrorism, we’re willing to bend the law and erode our rights and the Constitution. And when the CIA says it needed to do what it did to protect us, we believe it. No matter what a Senate investigation shows. rochestercitynewspaper.com
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RCSD teacher charged
It was revealed that Rochester City School District teacher Diane Watkins has been charged with criminal possession of a firearm after a security check at the Statue of Liberty allegedly detected a loaded handgun in her handbag. Watkins allegedly did not have a permit to carry a weapon in New York City. Watkins was among a group of students and adults who made the trip from Rochester to New York City in May.
Reorg costs revealed
More details have been released on the plan to reorganize the Rochester Police Department from two sections to five sections. Each section will be commanded by a captain, and will be organized into 37 patrol beats. This reduces the size of each beat by about 40 percent, officials say. The reorganization, which should take effect on March 30, 2015, is expected to add approximately $326,280 to the RPD’s annual budget. There is also an additional start-up cost of about $350,000.
East End grocery store opening Hart’s will open its widely anticipated
downtown grocery store at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 15. The store is located at 10 Winthrop Street in Rochester’s East End. It will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week, says a press release, and will carry products from more than 50 local vendors, including a selection of organic products and produce.
News ENVIRONMENT | BY JEREMY MOULE
End of the line
Downpours fit climate change pattern
Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority is discontinuing its Route 52 bus line, which starts at the East Avenue Wegmans and takes a direct route to Strong Memorial Hospital. The route will end effective September 1, according to an RGRTA press release, because of low ridership.
During one three-hour window last week, the Town of Richmond was hit with more than six inches of rain. The deluge was destructive. Surging streams carried debris to culverts that pass under some of Richmond’s roads, says town Supervisor Ralph Angelo. The streams backed up and flowed over the pavement. Sections of four roads were washed out.
Poverty grows in the suburbs
A report from the Brookings Institution shows a growing poor population in Rochester’s suburbs. The study, which focuses on high poverty and distressed neighborhoods, compared Rochester metro figures from 2000 with figures from 20082012. The number of poor people living in suburban areas increased 43 percent, from 53,309 to 76,280, according to the report.
Part of Allens Hill Road in the Town of Richmond washed out during a recent storm that brought six inches of rain in a three-hour span. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
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“It was like a whole wall of water came,” Angelo says. Richmond wasn’t the only community affected by the storm. The water washed out roads in Ontario and Livingston counties. And a few southwest Monroe County towns dealt with flooding, too. (The National Weather Service measured 2.42 inches of rain at the Rochester airport on July 28 — a new record for that day.) Beyond the immediate damages and the inevitable repair costs, it’s worth looking at the storm through the lens of climate change. Since climate change is really about long-term shifts in weather patterns, it’s difficult to say it’s responsible for an individual weather event. But the federal government’s 2014 National Climate Assessment says that the Northeast
states have seen a 70 percent increase in precipitation from the heaviest 1 percent of storms from 1958 to 2010. Climate scientists say that the Rochester region and the Northeast will likely see more frequent rain storms, and that they’ll be more intense. May flooding in Penn Yan, which caused millions of dollars in damages, also fits the pattern. The village was hit with between five inches and nine inches of rain in one evening, says a story from the Finger Lakes Times. The same reports that identify the pattern also lay out ways for communities and governments to adapt, such as limiting development in flood plains or installing higher-capacity culverts and storm drains. The actions may carry a cost now, but unanticipated damages will carry their own price tags.
The reasons for Rochester’s higher infant mortality rates are a mix of issues complicated by disparities in health and income. Much of the risk is linked to the mother’s inability to access quality medical care well before she becomes pregnant.
HEALTH | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
Death by ZIP code Most people associate high infant mortality rates with third word counties, but Rochester’s rates are higher than the state and national averages, says Patricia Brantingham, executive director of the Perinatal Network of Monroe County. And the risk is higher depending on where you live and the color of your skin, she says. “The rate for African-American babies is at least double the rate for whites,” Brantingham says. “And ZIP codes are a big risk factor no matter where you are located, but being black or Hispanic increases that risk. Put those two factors together and you get a much higher rate.” The network is trying to increase public awareness about infant mortality in Rochester through two events next month, called “Death by Zip Code No More: How to Align Forces to Shift the Health Trajectory of a City.” Both are free and open to the public. On Friday, September 5, there will be a commemoration for infants who died before their first birthday. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wegman Lodge in Seneca Park. Brantingham describes it as a bittersweet, family friendly celebration that will feature healthy eating
and wellness discussions. The second event is a full-day conference featuring the Rev. Marvin McMickle, president of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, on Tuesday, September 23. Brantingham says the conference is designed to bring the Rochester area’s health, education, social service, and faith communities together to explore ways to Patricia Brantingham. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN make an impact on infant mortality locally. Registration for the events is access quality medical care well before she required: www.pnmc-hsr.org/infant-mortality- becomes pregnant, she says. new/ or call (585) 546-4930. For example: When did she begin seeing a The area’s ZIP codes with the highest doctor? Is she under a lot of stress? Is she living infant mortality rates are 14621, 14605, in a safe home? Does she have any infections 14611, and 14619, which have a death rate that may be undiagnosed or untreated? Does of 13 per 1,000 live births, according to she have access to nutritious food? the Monroe County Department of Public About a year ago, Brantingham’s staff Health. ZIP codes 14606, 14613, and started making calls to other local agencies 14614 have 10 to 12 deaths per 1,000. and services and found that most wanted to The reasons for Rochester’s higher participate in a plan to tackle the problem. infant mortality rates are a mix of issues And through better communication and complicated by disparities in health and small changes to many of the programs income, Brantingham says. Much of the and services already in place, she says they risk is linked to the mother’s inability to realized they could make a bigger impact.
EDUCATION | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
Looking for answers at East The Rochester school board met last week to review a plan to improve East High School. The plan, put together by a team at East High, was supposed to be submitted to the State Education Department the following day. But some board members said they needed more time to examine the plan; they wanted to know how it differs from last year’s strategy. (The plan is for the 2014-2015 school year. The University of Rochester takes over the operation of East High in the 2015-2016 school year.) And since last year’s plan didn’t work — less than 1 percent of East’s students achieved in the higher ranges on standardized tests – school board members wanted to know why they should expect the new one to do any better. “I’m leader of the school,” East principal Anibal Soler said. “I’m partly the owner of what went wrong.” Soler said that in the past, East’s plans were written to meet state compliance requirements, but then weren’t properly implemented. He didn’t say why, despite board members repeatedly asking him to explain. Soler said that there are several changes in the new plan that should produce better results next year: extended hours, the addition of four social workers, and increased communication between Soler and his staff, as well as with parents.
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The business community’s vision for Joseph Avenue No one in the Joseph Avenue neighborhood wants to talk about the riots, says Neil Scheier, a doctor and owner of Dynamite Dollar on Joseph. While City Hall, the media, and other organizations marked the 50th anniversary of the 1964 riots with special issues and solemn speeches, the people in the neighborhood — the place where the riots began — would just as soon have let the July anniversary pass without comment, Scheier says. Why drag up one of the worst things that’s ever happened in the City of Rochester? Scheier says. Besides, he says, the people in the neighborhood don’t need a reminder — every day they live the same conditions that brought about the three-day explosion of violence and destruction 50 years ago: poverty, substandard housing, skill deficiencies, and joblessness. Mayor Lovely Warren, who formerly represented the Northeast district on City Council, often says that people consider the area — once the nucleus of Rochester’s Jewish community — to be the city’s “junk drawer.” Members of the Joseph Avenue business community say that they are trying to alter that perception by altering the reality — and that they’re the only ones who can do it. “If there’s going to be any improvement in the inner city, it’s going to come from the business community,” says Scheier, vice president of Joseph Avenue Business Association. “City government’s been involved for 40 years, and nothing’s happened. We’ve got to do something different.” The three-year-old association worked with the Rochester Regional Community Design Center to create a plan late last year for the Joseph Avenue Business District, which uses Pardee Street as its northern boundary and Wilkins Street as its southern boundary. “It addresses all of the issues anyone can think of when you’re looking at a community and saying, ‘OK, how can we make this better?’” Scheier says. “From roads and curb fronts to storefronts and parks and street signage. We are now, step by step, implementing this.” Street banners have gone up, crosswalks have been repainted, an annual summer festival has been started, and a bus shelter has been put up on the corner of Avenue D and Joseph. Bike racks will be installed and decorated, Scheier says, and the business association is working with the police department and the city’s code enforcement office on quality-of-life issues, such as increased police presence. The business association knows that these are relatively minor steps, Scheier says, and do not address deep-seated issues such as poverty and broken schools. But the idea is that a more appealing setting will attract business — aided by the business association’s contacts and connections. Three businesses have opened on Joseph Avenue in the last
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six to eight months, Scheier says: a Hispanic restaurant, a sub shop, and a restaurant that serves soul food and barbecue. More business means more investment in the area, Scheier says, and more jobs. Sherman Dickerson, president of the business association, says that what the area needs most is for people to have an open mind. “Change is coming and change is here,” he says.
The business association’s biggest undertaking is the planned remodeling and
conversion of an abandoned synagogue at 692 Joseph Avenue. The group wants to turn Congregation B’nai Israel Ahavas Achim into a museum of religion and local history. The building is easy to miss — set back from the road and hidden behind a tree and a twisted chain link fence. The building is striking: the best surviving example of an early 20th century synagogue in the City of Rochester, and a notable example of early 20th century Romanesque Revival religious architecture, according to Caitlin Meives, a preservation planner with the Landmark Society. The building has been beset by vandals and bears the scars of neglect, but its potential seems clear. Scheier says he came up with the idea for a museum to spotlight religion after a marketing study showed that there are 46 churches within a half-mile of his store, Dynamite Dollar. “People who are a lot smarter than I am about stuff like this said, ‘You know what? Maybe make it a museum of history and religion,’” he says. Northeast Rochester is particularly bereft of cultural activities, Scheier says. The business association, with guidance from the Landmark Society, got the building declared a local landmark, which is an important step in making the former synagogue eligible for grants to help fund the rehabilitation project.
“Does the business association know anything about landmarks or old buildings? Of course not,” Scheier says. “We run businesses; that’s what we do. But this developed and we were happy to say, ‘OK, we’ll take the bull by the horns and run with this one.’” People often underestimate the costs of running a museum. One-time capital costs are one thing; it’s the yearly operational costs that tend to get people into trouble. Dickerson, president of the business association, says that the group will look for investors to help fund the museum. The group’s feasibility study projects that the museum would earn about $26,000 in visitor revenue each year from 2015 to 2017. The study projects first-year expenses to be approximately $514,000. But the projection also includes money from donations and grants. The banners that the business association put up are attracting attention. A young
man sitting outside Dickerson’s Barber Shop, owned by Sherman Dickerson, says that what the street needs is more color. “More flower beds, more bright things,” he says. “When I roll down Joseph, it’s a nice street. It’s not a bad street. [The banners] have definitely made it more colorful.” A woman outside the barber shop says that one of the neighborhood’s big problems is large, vacant lots. Joseph has empty plots of land that look to be two and three lots wide. Scheier says that, ultimately, the goal of the plan is to give people the tools they need to improve their lives — to find jobs, fix up their houses, participate in their community — otherwise, nothing will change.
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“Knocking down a house and building a new one is actually an easy thing to do,” he says. “But if you still have the same impoverished population, you haven’t done anything to help them other than give them a pretty house for a few years.” And the broader community needs to see beyond the horror stories on the nightly news, Scheier says. “There’s so much beauty in the inner city,” he says. “There’s food beauty, in the sense of ethnic restaurants and food types that you just can’t get anywhere else. And it’s good stuff…And I think that people would find it’s safe to shop in the inner city, and would find enjoyment in coming to the inner city. But like everything else, you’ve got to put your toe in the water.” rochestercitynewspaper.com
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SANDRA PARKER: NO APOLOGIES
INTERVIEW BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
AUGUST 6-12, 2014
Rochester business leaders: large and small manufacturers, health care companies, business service providers, educational institutions, nonprofits, and retailers. Parker says that as a single entity, the RBA has heightened political stature and is a stronger advocate for the Rochester region’s business community. That kind of focused management has furthered efforts to help members build and strengthen their businesses, she says. Some of the organization’s initiatives amount to soft touches such as professional development and networking. But others are more strategic and aimed at stabilizing and improving the region’s rocky economy. For too long, the economy had been overly dependent on the big three employers: Eastman Kodak, Bausch and Lomb, and Xerox. Even before the chamber and IMC merger, Kodak was shedding employees.
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the business community as uncaring, out of touch, and disconnected from the city’s swelling poor population. Parker refutes the idea that business doesn’t care, and she places much of the responsibility for the city’s economic divide on public education — a perception likely borne out of Parker’s own background. She worked in the human resources department at Rochester Institute of Technology early in her career, and eventually became president of the former Industrial Management Council. She helped engineer the merger of the former Chamber of Commerce with the IMC to create the Rochester Business Alliance in 2003, and has led the organization since 2005. ; studying hard and working hard are the keys to success in Parker’s world. During her tenure with the RBA, Parker has coddled, coached, and cued its nearly 2,000 members — a vast collection of
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andra Parker, president and CEO of the Rochester Business Alliance, is neither an elected official nor a business owner. But her retirement announcement more than a year ago dominated the 48-hour local news cycle because of Parker’s uncanny aptitude for politics and business. (Parker retires at the end of the year.) Parker speaks with a Midwestern-style sturdiness, clips through sentences, and sometimes even finishes your thoughts. Her marriage to well-known local developer John “Dutch” Summers qualifies the couple as one of the area’s most influential. Parker’s advocacy for reforms that would favor the business community has endeared her to a certain segment of the community. But her conservative approach to social issues has often made her the de facto front woman for Rochester’s well-todo. Critics of Parker and the RBA often see
Parker saw it happening, but says she didn’t realize at the time how significant the company’s problems would become. “I mean who would have thought that Kodak would have gone through bankruptcy?” she says. “I never pictured that. When I started working at IMC in 1981, Kodak employed 62,000 people right here in this community.” The transition from a manufacturing hub to a more diversified economy has ultimately been good for Rochester, Parker says. But the state’s high taxes and labyrinth of regulations has hampered that transition and continues to stymie economic growth in the region, she says. “New York has had a reputation for being very business unfriendly,” Parker says. And she cites co-founding Unshackle Upstate New York as one of her most important accomplishments. Unshackle is a coalition of business groups that works to increase public awareness of how taxes and excessive regulations are a relentless drag on the upstate economy, she says. A public relations campaign has also been aimed at lawmakers in Albany to counter some of downstate’s influence, Parker says, and to get lawmakers to recognize that New York’s declining population is linked to its hostile business climate. People are following businesses to more favorable environments, she says. But Parker remains unpopular with leaders of some of the area’s social and human service organizations. Some are relieved that she’s retiring. “I think her promotion of Unshackle Upstate and promoting tax breaks for the rich have only exacerbated the inequality gap,” says Colin O’Malley, Metro Justice’s organizing director. And those tax breaks are paid for through reduced spending on education, particularly in urban school districts, where it is needed most, O’Malley says. But Parker is unwavering in her views on public education. Though she lists the area’s colleges and public schools as one of Rochester’s advantages when businesses consider expanding or moving here, she makes one exception — the Rochester City School District. Parker was an ardent supporter of mayoral control when former mayor Bob Duffy pushed for the legislative change, and says that per pupil spending on students in city schools is ridiculously high.
And while she is a strong ally of city schools superintendent Bolgen Vargas, she’s been critical of the unions representing the district’s teachers, principals, and administrators. And she says that diversifying the work force — a particular focus of the current city administration — begins with the public school system, not with the business community. But City Council member Adam McFadden says he isn’t convinced that local business owners are going far enough to diversify their work forces. In order to eliminate the economic gap and reduce Rochester’s well-known concentration of poverty, businesses have to make a concerted effort to look for and hire workers from the black and Latino communities, he says. McFadden says that there’s a perception in the business community that qualified black and Latino candidates don’t exist. “They’re out there,” he says. “But they [business owners] are often not diverse enough in their thinking.” Parker counters that the business community, especially construction company owners, are very aware of their responsibility to hire women and minority workers. But well-paying jobs are going unfilled because candidates, namely students who graduate from city schools, lack the basic skills in math, technology, and reading necessary to do the work, she says. And while businesses do offer training and development programs, including some programs in city schools, it’s not the business community’s responsibility to provide the public with a basic education, Parker says. Jim Bertolone, president of the Rochester and Genesee Labor Federation AFL-CIO, has collaborated with Parker on several initiatives, particularly on lobbying Albany for increased state aid for the city. But Bertolone opposes Unshackle Upstate’s push to reform New York’s Scaffold Law, which places absolute liability for elevation-related worker injuries on business owners, even if workers have shown gross negligence in their work habits. And Bertolone says his members do not agree with Unshackle’s support for reforming the Triborough Amendment to the Taylor Law. The clause prohibits public employers from making changes to expired labor contracts until a new agreement can be reached. But Bertolone says that even though he doesn’t agree with Parker on a number of
“The business community isn’t going to create jobs where lowlevel skills are needed because we don’t have those jobs anymore.” issues, they have both made an effort over the years to find common ground. And he says he is concerned that Parker’s replacement will be even further to the right. In recent interviews, Parker talked about her legacy with the RBA, her regret about not getting involved sooner with education issues, the advantages and challenges of doing business in the Rochester area, and why the University of Rochester will continue to be a positive force in the region’s economy. She also talked about Mayor Lovely Warren’s first few months on the job. The following is an edited version of those interviews.
CITY: What did the city and the business community learn from watching Kodak virtually collapse?
Parker: I believe we have become stronger after having gone through this. We are much more diversified and our smaller to mediumsized businesses are not so dependent on the three big businesses — Kodak, Bausch and Lomb, and Xerox — as they once were to support their businesses. And we’ve developed into much more of a global community; more Rochester businesses are finding customers in the global marketplace. Some people are concerned that the same risk could be building with the University of Rochester, which is now our biggest employer. Have we diversified enough?
I do think we are far more diversified than we once were, and I think that the UR will actually help with continuing that diversification. All of the research that they’re doing at both the UR and RIT, and the spin-off companies that will come out of their work are exactly what we need.
They’re the new Kodaks, but they’re not just replacing companies like Kodak. Their discoveries will lead to new ideas, new approaches, and new businesses. The other thing that I think is extremely positive about organizations like the UR and RIT is that they’re going to stay right here. They’re not going to pick up their bags and leave. They’re not going to move offshore. They’re anchored here. And that isn’t the case with publicly held companies. Has the era of the big employer ended, at least in Rochester?
Yes. Our big employers are those that employ in the thousands, not in the tens of thousands anymore. Wegmans, the UR, and certainly with the merger of the two hospital systems [Rochester General and Unity Health], we’ve got some bigger employers. But in terms of large manufacturing and big [multi-national] businesses, that’s not the future of Rochester. I think it will be very difficult to attract a big company like that to Rochester. What we do have is a healthy environment for smaller employers. And Kodak still employs about 2,500 employees, and that’s nothing we should sneeze at. They continue to bring a lot of money into the community. And it’s a high-technology company, and their R&D facilities are still here, which I think is really important to us. When companies talk to you about relocating or expanding here, what do you cite as some of the advantages that Rochester offers?
Certainly the cost of living is our biggest advantage. Our housing costs are very reasonable. And I think the cultural aspects are so strong considering the size of this city. You can enjoy the arts, music, and museums. We pack a lot of entertainment value into this area. continues on page 10
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And outside of the city school district, our education system is very strong and very attractive to employees moving in with families. The commutes are reasonable. People who come here from New York City or the West Coast are just amazed that it’s 20 minutes to anywhere here. And frankly our work force is one of our biggest assets. Our work force is highly educated and highly motivated. That has always been an attraction. What have employers told you are the disadvantages to being here or choosing to relocate here?
Without question, it’s our overall business climate in New York State. Our taxes are still very high; our income and property taxes are very high. And regulations on businesses from the state are impossible. I do think we’ve made some progress. But I worry about some of the promises the governor has made to the Working Families Party, such as increasing the minimum wage. What do you mean by excessive regulation?
A key example of that to me would be the Scaffold Law, [which] adds costs to every project and home built in this state. We’re the only state in the country that has a law like Scaffold. And there’s nothing on the horizon that indicates that there will be a change anytime soon. The Triborough [Amendment] needs to be reformed. And the Wage Theft Prevention Act, which requires all employers to have their employees sign a document in the beginning of the year verifying how much each one makes. It’s there on their paychecks. The cost of something like that every year to an employer like the UR, which has 23,000 employees, is monumental. It’s crazy because there’s no value in it. On the issue of high taxes, is it more relevant in Upstate New York compared to Manhattan?
It’s much more of a problem here because more people here own their homes. Far more people rent their apartments in New York City, so they are not as burdened with property taxes. And the property tax rates that people pay in Monroe County for the value of the houses are some of the highest rates in the country. That’s one of the things that shock people when they move here. They like the 10 CITY AUGUST 6-12, 2014
fact that they are able to buy a house cheaper than in other parts of the country, but they’re shocked at the property tax rates. You’ve lobbied the state government for more financial aid for Rochester. Do we get our fair share and have we done a good enough job making lawmakers aware of our needs?
I think we’ve done a much better job than we did in the past. One of the accomplishments during my tenure has been bringing together various community leaders to focus on five or six initiatives that would reap the biggest economic benefit. What will have the greatest potential for creating jobs? I’m referring to the Rochester Community Coalition, which brings together about 15 different individuals, including labor. And we reach an agreement on what are the projects and initiatives that will give us the biggest bang for our buck. Then we present those to our local delegation and we say, “Look, guys, you’ve got to work together here. These are the priorities. We know that you’re going to get asked for dollars from every group in the community, but these are the high priority items.” I believe that has helped us. And I have to say that this past year especially our local delegation pulled together and they did the best job of any that I remember. The premise of getting people at the local level to identify what’s best for the region and delivering that message to Albany is absolutely a positive step. Some people are going to find it hard to believe that our area’s political leaders coalesce and work together because in the past, city and county officials haven’t always been cooperative.
Yes, but I think the Community Coalition is a prime example. The mayor has sat at that table along with County Executive Maggie Brooks, and we hammer out an agreement in terms of what community projects we’re going to agree on. And they’re not necessarily going to be each person’s top priority, but we do reach an agreement. Economic inequality is increasing, and many people in the working class don’t believe that business leaders care about helping them get ahead or helping them receive fair treatment.
Business needs to get its message across that it is concerned about, for example, improving education. It’s concerned about
“I just think that you’ve got to give [Rochester schools superintendent] Bolgen Vargas a fair chance, a real shot at making a difference. ”
Colin O’Malley, organizing director for Metro Justice, says that Parker’s tax reduction lobbying results in policies that hurt public education and the poor. FILE PHOTO
City Council member Adam McFadden says that Rochester’s business community could do more to diversify its work force. FILE PHOTO
it not only from the moral aspect of it, but from the economic aspect, too. We can’t be throwing away 30,000 kids. These kids are graduating from the Rochester school district with a terrible education. Business does care that we have the fifth highest poverty rate in the country. And business does care that downtown looks the way it does. We want a vibrant downtown that’s good for business, good for their employees, and attracts more people. It just makes the whole economy healthier. I don’t think that business has done a good enough job of explaining that. I don’t think that the average Joe Citizen understands that business cares for economic as well as moral reasons.
But the gap is not necessarily due to a lack of jobs. The business community is saying there are jobs available. The lack is in education and skill sets. The business community isn’t going to create jobs where low-level skills are needed because we don’t have those jobs anymore. We have higher skill sets needed now. We understand that poverty is an obstacle for many folks. And that’s why we keep pounding on the issue of education because it’s not only the key to folks getting better paying jobs, but it’s the key to getting out of poverty.
This year is the 50th anniversary of the 1964 riots. Some historians say that the business community was at least partially responsible for creating the climate that led to the riots. Has the business community done enough to close this economic gap?
Raising the minimum wage has the potential to reduce the number of jobs rather than increase them. And in this area, minimum wage is really a beginner wage for trainees. Very few of RBA members are minimum wage payers. They pay more than minimum
But wouldn’t raising the minimum wage at least give people a reasonable chance to get out of poverty?
wage. (Parker says that readers should keep in mind that the majority of the RBA members are small businesses with fewer than 100 employees.) Just speaking philosophically, does the business community believe that it has a responsibility to help society by going beyond what’s good for business?
Absolutely. Just as a practical example, within RBA we have three tiers of membership. We have business builder, which is generally
things that sound good, but at the same time they promote reducing taxes and giving tax cuts to millionaires. And that results in less funding for urban schools.
[Superintendent] Bolgen Vargas has repeatedly said that the city school district does not need more dollars. It’s use of those dollars and how those dollars are allocated that matters. This city and some districts around the state are now paying about $20,000 per student to educate our kids, and look at the product we’re getting. Have the right projects received the right kind of support from COMIDA? Or is COMIDA giving large businesses an unfair advantage over smaller businesses?
Parker has never been hard core anti-union, says Jim Bertolone, president, Rochester and Genesee Valley Labor Federation AFL-CIO. FILE PHOTO
smaller employers; corporate members, which are small and large employers that want to be more engaged with RBA on a number of fronts; and then we have partner levels. Our partner members pay a higher level of dues to the RBA to support some of the community-based things that the RBA does. It’s their funding that helps the RBA address some of the issues that face this community: the work that we do in health care, our advocacy work, Unshackle Upstate, and the work we do with the city school district. This work goes beyond the members to help improve this community. (Parker says that the RBA provides financial support to the Hillside Family of Agencies and the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection, which help city school district students. Also, many RBA members have “adopted” city schools and provide different types of support and resources to the district, she says.) Some of your critics are going to read that and say that Parker and her members say
I haven’t been that involved in the COMIDA process. The only serious criticism I have of COMIDA would be that giving dollars to companies that are moving from one location in Monroe County to another makes no sense to me. Helping a company, let’s say, move from the city to Pittsford, that adds nothing. It just shuffles jobs. If there is a company from outside the area that wants to relocate here, that’s different. I think that is a great use of that kind of funding. If free-market policies work, why should businesses get any tax incentives? Why not let the market determine which ones succeed and which ones fail?
Because we’re facing competition from other parts of the country. If we’re trying to keep a business, or if a business is given an incentive to move to North Carolina or Virginia, we want New York State to be able to offer businesses incentives to move from those states up here. How do you think Mayor Lovely Warren is doing?
I think she had a rough start, but I think she is doing better. I think she really has done a good job of telling the Rochester story in Albany and Washington. And I think the new manufacturing designation that was just awarded to Rochester has great potential. (The Manufacturing Community designation will reportedly give Rochester preferential consideration for up to $1.3 billion in available federal funding, according to a press release from the City of Rochester.) continues on page 12 rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 11
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What about Rochester schools Superintendent Bolgen Vargas? You’ve been a vocal critic of the district at times. How do you think he’s doing?
I am a strong supporter of Bolgen Vargas. I think he has probably the most difficult job in this city. The challenges are huge. They’re challenges that go well beyond being superintendent of schools. How do we get parents to say, “Kid, you’re going to school. You’re not going to learn unless you get yourself in there, stay there, and work hard”? [Vargas has] got a monumental job in front of him. He’s done a good job of getting rid of the Wednesday early release day, increasing the school day, and he’s working on lengthening the school year. But it’s going to take time. You wrote an op-ed piece with your husband that criticized Rochester school principals and a city school district union. But how do you justify criticism of a city school principal making $90,000 a year when we’ve had CEO’s in Rochester who have walked away from failing companies with millions? Isn’t that what Joe Citizen doesn’t understand?
Yes, but the whole thing around CEO pay I think is a totally different issue. That’s determined by employment agreements with boards of directors. Dutch and my issue with ASAR [Association of Supervisors and Administrators of Rochester] is that it is supposed to be a professional organization. Yet, some of the principles that they operate under — payment for working longer hours, payment for working on Saturdays, and payment to come in on a snow day — the meter is always running. And that’s not the picture of a professional. You work until you get your job done. That was the point we were making. Those are all dollars that are being taken away from investments that could be made in the children. But these are things that prior superintendents and school boards have agreed to in negotiated contacts, and many of these terms get passed along to the next superintendent.
Yes, it takes a lot to peel some of these things away, and that’s one of the reasons why these guys get burned out trying to change the system. I just think that you’ve got to give Vargas a fair chance, a real shot at making a difference. This guy is sincere in terms of his 12 CITY AUGUST 6-12, 2014
commitment to Rochester’s schools and his passion for the kids. We hear a lot about middle-skills jobs in this area — jobs that require some technical training after high school. Can you confirm that many of these well-paying jobs are going unfilled?
Yes, the jobs really are there and I’ll tell you that we have a staffing division here that works primarily with some of our manufacturing and health care members. Those are the two areas where we probably have the most activity in terms of jobs. And I can tell you that we have many machine tool jobs that go unfilled, and they were unfilled even during the recession. Is that due to a lack of education or a lack of interest in that kind of work?
It’s a little bit of everything. A lot of it has to do with education. You don’t need a college degree, but you do need some specialized training. We drug screen for everything and we had one employer who was hiring for a call center who said that for every 100 candidates they interviewed, 85 didn’t pass a drug test. These are younger workers. Another problem: even the kids who are graduating from high school are leaving school without the ability to pass even basic pre-employment tests. We had a company last year that had 850 openings. They were doing a major expansion and they wanted to stay in the area. And for the combination of reasons we have talked about they couldn’t get enough workers to fill the jobs. So they had to take a significant number of those jobs down to Texas. Since there are these higher paying jobs that are going unfilled, do you believe that the business community bears any responsibility to help city students overcome some of the obstacles they face to obtain the necessary skills?
I think they do. First, the business community does work with the city school district in a wide range of different areas. There are a number of businesses that have adopted schools. And keep in mind that if there are certain skills that are needed by an employer, that employer is usually very motivated to train new employees. But if you’re talking about the basics, the basics are really the responsibility of the student and the school district teachers. I’m talking about basic math and English skills.
“The one area that the business community has not done enough in is urban education. I think we have a travesty here in the city school district.” But I don’t think it’s the business community’s job to create jobs that aren’t there that they don’t need. When you look at your tenure, is there anything that you think you could have done better?
Yes. The one area that the business community has not done enough in is urban education. I think we have a travesty here in the city school district. We’re starting to focus on it, but we have not been engaged at the level that we should have been. If I was graded on improving urban education, I would get a C- on that. I haven’t done well on that area. Are you encouraged by the recent partnership between the Rochester school district, East High, and the UR?
Yes, very much so. And I give Joel [Seligman, president of the UR] and the Warner School kudos for taking that on. I would hope they have been given some flexibility to operate outside the parameters imposed by the unions’ contracts, and I believe they have. If they have to operate under the same union agreements that the superintendent has to work with, it won’t be successful. There’s got to be some flexibility there. Has the business community has done enough to diversify its work force or is this another regulatory issue that hurts business?
I think it’s important to have diversity in construction projects, for example. You talk to some of the larger construction company owners and they very much recognize the value of diversity in their work force. They know that they need to comply with the regulations that enhance minority and women-owned businesses.
But again, the issue goes back to skill set. The workers have got to have the skills in order to do the jobs. That’s why alternative degrees are being discussed in city schools and at the state level — offering something beyond sending the kid to college. Giving them vocational or apprentice training is so important. What does your successor need to know about this job, and what will be his or her highest priority?
I think the successor needs to be someone who knows the region. I was pleased when the search committee said they weren’t going to do a national search because the person is going to need to know who the players are locally, and know who the players are around the state. This person is going to have to work at all different levels across the state. And I think they have to be very, very patient because changes in the areas we’re working in, like the city school district and business climate reform in New York, are not going to be fast wins. The person is going to have to be very patient with small steps. And they’re going to have to listen and be willing to change their mind. There’s been speculation about who your successor will be. Is there a good chance that it will be Lieutenant Governor Bob Duffy?
There hasn’t been any decision made on that. I would be very surprised if he didn’t throw his hat in the ring. He’s going to be finished with his responsibilities at the end of the year. Do I think he is qualified for the job? Absolutely. But I’m not a part of the selection process; I don’t get a say. I would hope that they consider my feelings, but I’m not on the [search] committee.
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URBAN ACTION This week’s calls to action include the following events and activities. (All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.)
Middle East discussion
The Lifetree Café will present “Why Do They Hate Us? Understanding Radical Islam,” a discussion that includes filmed interviews with Middle East experts and authors at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 11. The event will focus on the
key forces that some believe have led to the radicalization of a small number of Muslims in the Arab world, and possible ways to find lasting peace in the region. The event will be held at 1301 Vintage Lane in Greece.
Antiwar discussion on RCTV
A group of antiwar and peace activists will sponsor “Gaza, Syria, and Iraq Wars Made in USA,” a discus-
sion with Judy Bello and Scott Williams on Wednesday, August 6. The event will be presented on RCTV-15 at 6:30 p.m. Bello is a longtime activist and member of the Upstate Coalition to Ground the Drones and End the Wars. Williams is a national coordinator of Fight Imperialism, Stand Together, and an activist with the International Action Center in Philadelphia.
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An item that appeared in last week’s Week Past referenced an older, incorrect report from the Community Foundation-ACT Rochester. The Week Past should’ve referenced a report on inequalities by race and ethnicity in the greater Rochester region. The Community-Foundation-ACT Rochester report, issued in December, is available at www.racf.org/reports. The ACT report on inequalities is available at actrochester.org.
Dining milk soak and seasoning with sherry vinegar and spices made the dish sing.
Avvino offers a culturally diverse menu, with a bit of an Italian bent, that includes: (left) grilled watermelon salad with arugula, feta cheese, hazelnuts, avocado and cucumber vinaigrette and (right) and half-roasted chicken stuffed with foie gras and truffles and served with braised greens and tomatoes. PHOTOS BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
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Avvino has been slightly overshadowed by the other restaurant openings of the last year or so. In my opinion, this is due to the higher profile locations, flashier concepts, and splashy interiors of the other new entrants and not on the quality of the restaurant itself. Purely based on the level of food and service I experienced, Avvino showed itself to be a strong contender in the high-end restaurant landscape of Rochester. After speaking with Janine Wasley, the owner of Avvino, I was informed that the menu had changed with the arrival of a new chef less than a month prior. As Chef Tim Caschette (formerly of Good Luck) makes himself at home, the menu is in a state of transition featuring favorites from the old regime as well as new additions. The offerings fit in well with the current trend of culturally diverse upscale cuisine, while having a distinct Italian bent. As the menu develops, I hope
more information about local sourcing is brought to the forefront. With the restaurant’s name inspired by the practice of priming wine glasses prior to service, you would assume its wine list would be well thought out and Avvino doesn’t disappoint. A solid selection of domestic and international wines are offered by the glass and there is a giant variety available by the bottle. My dining companions sampled the Sancerre from Laurent Gerard in France ($9 per glass) and the Argentinian Malbec ($8 per glass). The Sancerre was the better received of the two with solid citrus acidity and minerality. On the cocktail side of things, the Pimm’s Cup ($9) was a refreshing combination of Pimm’s No. 1, lemonade, mint, and cucumber making it an easy drink to enjoy on a hot day. As we kicked off our meal, fresh baked mini loaves of bread came out in a small cast iron pan fresh from the oven. The crusts were coated with butter, sprinkled with salt, and the underside had a pleasant darkness from being baked in the cast iron. The overall taste was of a brioche-like dinner roll with a faint sweetness. This level of care should be an example to any restaurant that decides to have bread service. On the starters portion of the menu, the merguez ($9) came out in a sliced link over
a bed of toothsome chickpeas in a tomatobased sauce. The coarse ground lamb sausage was seared and spiced well with plenty of paprika and cumin, and ended up juicy — a strong example of the style. Thankfully, the trademark lamb flavor was showcased rather than smothered by the seasoning. Avvino’s take on the watermelon salad ($11) consisted of two thick discs of watermelon that were salted, peppered and lightly bruleed on top. Tender, pleasantly bitter arugula and halved hazelnuts composed the main part of the salad along with an emulsion of avocado and cucumber that was thick and smooth with a vinegar kick. When eaten in combination, the burst of sweetness, salt, vinegar, nuttiness and richness was pleasant, but would have excelled with a dash of finishing salt or more of the grated feta. Steamed clams ($11) were served in an aromatic white wine broth highlighted by orange zest and fennel, which complemented the briny and tender bivalves. Smooth chicken liver mousse ($8) topped house-made focaccia along with pickled red onions to add sharpness and crunch. The focaccia was a touch thick and dry, but the thoughtful preparation of the liver including an overnight
Diving into the fresh pasta section of the menu, we ended up ordering the squid ink infused fettuccine ($17) which was expertly cooked and finished in a light tomato sauce. The pasta had a mild oceanic flavor and aroma which paired nicely with the sweetness from the corn and rock shrimp. The shrimp were a touch overcooked and the overall dish could have used a bit more salt to make the flavors truly pop. Stepping into the entrees, the half roasted chicken ($24) was cooked sousvide style and pan finished to produce a fantastic crisp skin. The breast portion was tender and a touch dry with the leg and thigh ending up spectacularly moist. The black truffle and livery foie brought a distinct smell and background flavor that came through nicely even though they were sparsely visible. Greens (kale mostly) were braised well and bordering on oversalted while roasted figs and halved cherry tomatoes balanced things out. Another instance where all the elements fit together properly with salty, sweet, and earthy notes working in concert. Flat iron steak ($32) was cooked as ordered to medium rare and was rested on a hash of purple potatoes, corn and bacon. The steak was mild in beef flavor with a clean finish. A topping of salsa verde brought a nice pop of acidity and herbal freshness. A simple dish and a tasty crowd pleaser. Our choice of fish was the wahoo ($30), a firm white fleshed Hawaiian fish nicely crusted with salt, dried herbs and spices. To my taste, the fish was over cooked leaving it a bit dry. The taste of the sea was present throughout the dish especially in the sharp seaweed purée and the squid ink tomato sauce. The house kimchi was potently salty and acidic with solid spice and a fish-sauce-like backdrop. On the sweeter side of things, the round chocolate hazelnut cake ($8) was dense and lightly fudgy with the taste of hazelnut present but not overpowering. The accompanying vanilla bean gelato was light, clean, and topped with toasted hazelnuts and a dynamic, fruity chocolate sauce. Another dessert option was the lemon sorbet ($5) which screamed of lemon zest and was a touch oversweet. The ambiance is pleasantly upscale in a traditional kind of way and very comfortable. Dark color upholstery and low lighting are the name of the game here. The service we experienced on both visits was top notch from start to finish. Attentive without being overbearing, Avvino’s wait staff provided the kind of service I expect to see at every high-end restaurant. rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 15
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Gardens & Villa. Friday, October 10. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. 8 p.m. $14.50. Ticketweb.com; Gardensandvilla.com.
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Primus. Sunday, November 2. Main Street Armory, 900 E. Main Street. 8 p.m. $39.50-$45. Mainstreetarmory.com; Primusville.com.
Walt Wilkins and The Mystiqueros
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 ABILENE BAR AND LOUNGE, 153 LIBERTY POLE WAY 8:30 P.M. | $10-$15 | ABILENEBARANDLOUNGE.COM; WALTWILKINS.COM [ AMERICANA ] There’s something for everyone on
“Wildcat Pie and the Great Walapateya.” The 2013 album from singer-songwriter Walt Wilkins and his “Texas Hill Country super-group,” The Mystiqueros, is 18 tracks of fine Americana — a little country, a bit of rock ‘n’ roll, a touch of Southern soul and blues. The San Antoinio-born Wilkins has been a Rochester favorite the last few years, both as a heartfelt, need-a-shot soloist, and with the two-steppin’ Mystiqueros. The group is kicking off its East Coast tour with the show at Abilene. — BY JAKE CLAPP
Dirty Pennies THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 LOVIN’ CUP, 300 PARK POINT 9 P.M. | $3-$5 | LOVINCUP.COM; FACEBOOK.COM/ THEDIRTYPENNIES [ ROCK ] Riding the trend of blues minimalism churned
out with alt-rock maximalism (yeah, I probably made that up, so what?), Rochester’s Dirty Pennies sets forth a seething, scorching blast. The duo cuts out the fat and window dressing and goes straight for the riff. Definitely something for the kids raised on The Blue Explosion. Lap Giraffe will also play. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
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Typesetter is still in the early stages of its career, having only released two small EPs. But this is a sample you go back for again and again. The group brings an upbeat brand of bombastic punk, headlined by rough, rugged singing and loud rhythm work with intermittent riff sections. The sound threatens to rumble off the rails at any second, yet it somehow manages to be melodic at the same time, almost like a sort of controlled chaos. California Cousins, The Huckleberry Fins, Cult Classic, and Slut Week will also perform. — BY TREVOR LEWIS
Summer Jam FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 MONTAGE MUSIC HALL, 50 CHESTNUT STREET 8 P.M. | $7-$10 | THEMONTAGEMUSICHALL.COM; FACEBOOK.COM/SCOPEANDFIGURE [ INDIE ROCK ] There’s really nothing better to wish a
band good-luck on tour than a hefty show with friends. Rochester indie rock act Scope & Figure is currently testing the road in support of its debut release “Really Good Time” and is celebrating in Rochester with a Summer Jam show hosted by Spindrift Productions and Dadstache Records. Scope & Figure will be joined by surf pop rollers Skirts, Utica garage pop band Comfy, and the still-new Machine Gun English. More Friday nights should include friends, spirited indie rock, and road stories. — BY JAKE CLAPP
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Listening to Andrew Rathbun’s wonderful new album, “Numbers & Letters,” you might wonder how the Toronto-born saxophonist comes up with the imaginative themes that run though every cut on the album. Turns out he doesn’t have to venture too far outside his family for inspiration. In fact, most of the tracks are based on observations of his two young children. The beautifully meandering melody of “Tears and Fears” is Rathbun’s musical projection into the mind of a toddler and his attempt at capturing the uncertainty of discovering and dealing with the world. The playful tune “Crawl Out” is the result of watching his daughter trying to do just that when she was supposed to be staying in her crib. And any new parent can relate to the title and the not quite coherent feeling of “Sleep Please.” While Rathbun is responsible for the evocative compositions and arrangements, his superb band helps bring them to life. In addition to Rathbun’s edgy sax solos, listeners will be rewarded with the excellent piano work of Phil Markowitz, the great rhythm section of drummer Bill Stewart and bassist Jay Anderson, and on “Again?” the fine work of trumpeter Taylor Haskins. — BY RON NETSKY
Ellen Rowe Quintet “Courage Music” PKO Records Ellenrowe.com
If “Courage Music” seems an odd title for the excellent new album by the Ellen Rowe Quintet, just consider what jazz musicians do. As Rowe’s sister pointed out to her in a poem, the daring act of improvising in the moment should never be taken for granted. Rowe, in turn, honors her sister and her mother who, she writes, have had the courage to fight cancer. All of the above is given substance by Rowe’s compositions and arrangements and the performances of her band. The CD is greatly enhanced by the presence of the superb trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, who also contributes a wonderful tune, “Leaves.” Rowe, who is Chair of the Department of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation at the University of Chicago, has collaborated periodically with Jensen since they first met in 1990 at the Banff Centre jazz workshop. The album’s most evocative tune is Rowe’s gorgeous “Golindrinas de los Horcones,” a two-part tone-poem like piece about climbing Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Argentinian Andes (and the Americas). Aside from Jensen, Rowe gets great support from saxophonist/clarinetist Andrew Bishop, bassist Kurt Krahnke, drummer Pete Siers, trombonist Paul Ferguson and UM’s Chamber Jazz Ensemble. — BY RON NETSKY
Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30-8:30 p.m. [ BLUES ]
Skeleton Keys. Dinosaur Bar-
B-Que, 99 Court St. 325-7090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 9 p.m. Upward Groove. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 2326000. templebarandgrille. com. 10 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
Piano Performance by Steinway Artist Dr. William Newbrough.
Denton Cottier & Daniels, 349 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 586-3020. 7-8 p.m. Wesley Nance, trumpet. Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1000. esm.rochester.edu. 7:30 p.m. $10, Free for UR students, faculty, staff. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ] Teenset 45 Party. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 12-2 a.m. [ TRADITIONAL ]
Noontime Concerts: En Clave. Aqueduct Park,
Main St. Bridge. 428-7135. cityofrochester.gov. noon. [ R&B/ SOUL ]
Jive Street Five. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 7-10 p.m. [ REGGAE/JAM ]
Monkey Scream Project.
Village Rock Cafe, 213 Main St. East Rochester. 586-1640. reverbnation.com. 9 p.m.
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Music All-star hearts The Empty Hearts NEW ALBUM OUT NOW THEEMPTYHEARTS.COM [ FEATURE ] BY FRANK DE BLASE
Andy Babiuk just wanted to have fun. But after a three decade run with influential garage giants The Chesterfield Kings, some of the fun had checked out. He felt beat up, beat down, wore out. “I’d been doing the Chesterfield Kings for 30-plus years,” Babiuk says. “And it was getting to be a lot of work. I was like ‘You know, I wanna have fun.’ Remember when you were a kid and you picked up a guitar because you wanted to have fun? You talk to anyone who’s been in a band for a long time; you get beat up by the business and how it all works.” So the Kings disintegrated and Babiuk pursued his writing career, churning out three books as well as concentrating on his boutique guitar shop, Fab Gear in Fairport, before diving right back into the same rock ‘n’ roll racket with a few likeminded friends. Ladies and gentlemen, The Empty Hearts. The Empty Hearts has an extraordinary cast of characters. Wally Palmar from The Romantics on guitar and vocals, Elliot Easton from The Cars on guitar, Clem Burke from Blondie on drums, and Babiuk on bass. But the staggering pedigree isn’t the point, according to Babiuk. “I said, ‘If I’m gonna do another band, I’m gonna do it with guys I want to hang out with,’” he says. “These are all fun guys, not just world class musicians. I don’t want to teach guys how to be in a band, I’m too old for that — I’m tired. I’ve got six kids already, I don’t need more. I wanna play guitar, I wanna play music and write songs. And I wanna be with guys who want to do the same thing. We’re all friends socially, we hang out and talk about Rat Fink and goofy shit like that.” Hanging out; that’s how it started. Hanging out and a little drunk talk. “You’re hanging with the guys backstage, drinking a beer,” Babiuk says, “and you’re like ‘Hey man, we should do something together.’ And then you never do. It never happens. If you could do it, you would do it.” 18 CITY AUGUST 6-12, 2014
But the idea lingered, the urge persisted.
Babiuk found himself on the phone with Palmar. He made the pitch. “I said, ‘Remember when you got a guitar as a kid because you loved The Beatles and the Stones and the Kinks and Chuck Berry … all those other great bands we grew up with? Imagine if you started a band with that mentality.’ You can’t spin back the clock but you can put yourself in a room and mentally just do this because it’s fun.” Palmar left to go on tour in South America with Ringo Starr with a promise to Babiuk to consider the idea. Palmar returned gung ho for the project. They just needed to flesh out the operation. A few phone calls later and Easton and Burke were on board. They were exactly what the band needed; they were exactly what the band was about. No explanation was required. “You don’t have to explain to Clem Burke about Bo Diddley,” Babiuk says. “You don’t have to tell him about The Who. He’s lived it, he knows it; it’s his life. Elliot Easton likes the same crap we do and he’s a killer guitar player. Let him do what he wants, he’s Elliot Easton.” It was late 2012 and the band that would be The Empty Hearts got together in an empty L.A. rehearsal studio. Things started clicking right away. “Real fast, just like that,” Babiuk says. “It was like, ‘That sounds pretty f***ing good for not having played together before.’ It really took on a life of its own. It was fun, and the cardinal rule was, ‘Guys as soon as it stops being fun, it stops.’” Part of the fun was not knowing where it was headed. “The concept was cool,” Babiuk says. “But what was it going to sound like? The idea was to write songs together.” Those sessions and the eponymous debut album that was soon to follow resulted in some awesome, classicallyrooted rock ‘n’ roll. Rootsy quotes and ghosts slink throughout the LP’s 12 tracks, whether it’s The Beatles, The Who, The Amboy Dukes, or even Rockpile. What isn’t readily apparent, is the member’s previous claims to fame. The Empty Hearts is much more than a mere mash-up of The Cars, The Romantics, Blondie, or The Chesterfield Kings. According to Babiuk the quartet let the music decide. It wasn’t forced. “When you put together a band you’re going to want to sound like something,” he says. “Yes, we come from other bands but this is our band. So it was, ‘Do we like it? Yeah. Do we want to pursue this? Yeah. Ok, let’s keep writing songs and see what happens.’” There was no immediate desire to play live. It was first things first, like polishing the product.
The Empty Hearts, with Andy Babiuk, Wally Palmar, Elliot Easton, and Clem Burke, just released its new album on August 5. PHOTO PROVIDED
“We didn’t want to just go out and start playing shows,” Babiuk says. “We’ve all been through the battle we’ve all learned something. ‘Let’s use that knowledge now to do it the right way. Let’s cut an album, put it out and then go out and play. This way it was a legitimate band with all original material, not playing each other’s covers.” So The Empty Hearts holed up in Babiuk’s studio lair in Fairport with legendary producer Ed Stasium (The Ramones, Talking Heads, Living Color, etc.) and cut the album in five days. Babiuk emerged elated. “I’m really proud of it,’ he says. “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.” It was the bands fun mantra at work. Some of the songs were caught on the first take.
“Then it became a joke,” Babiuk says. “If you made a mistake, you had to pay 20 bucks.” With the album finished and set for release August 5 on 429 Records and a plan of attack in place, i.e. a US/Japan tour in October, the band still needed a solid name; all the good ones were taken … or so they thought. Enter Little Steven Van Zandt. “He texted me,” Babiuk says. ‘”You f***in’ guys choose a name yet?’ I said ‘No. Then he said ‘OK, you’re The Empty Hearts.’ I asked why and he said ‘Because I said so.’ So I forwarded the text to the guys and said ‘If anyone wants to call Silvio Dante up and tell him no, be my guest.’”
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
[ JAZZ ]
[ OPEN MIC ]
5 Alarm Open Jam. Firehouse
[ POP/ROCK ]
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Ben Sheridan. Bread & Water Theatre, 172 West Main St. 2715523. reverbnation.com. 6 p.m. David T. Carter. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. bouldercoffee.info. 8-10 p.m. Fiona Corinne. Bread & Water Theatre, 172 West Main St. 2715523. breadandwatertheatre.org. 6-11 p.m. Jim Lane. Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave. Irondequoit. 342-6780. 8 p.m. Free.
Bossa Nova Jazz Thursdays ft. The Charles Mitchell Group.
Espada Brazilian Steak, 274 N. Goodman St. Village Gate. 473-0050. espadasteak.com. 6 p.m. Free.
Concerts by the Shore: The Invictas. Ontario Beach Park,
4799 Lake Ave. 428-7135. cityofrochester.gov. 7 p.m. Dick Tosti. Gigi’s Italian Kitchen, 2256 Hudson Ave. 544-5440. 5-9 p.m. Dick Tosti - finger picking guitarist and vocals. Italian music and 50s and 60s soft golden oldies. Free for customers. Don Mancuso & Bart-Man. Village Rock Cafe, 213 Main St. East Rochester. 586-1640. reverbnation.com. 6 p.m.
Evil Beaver, The Cheetah Whores, Saints & Winos. and As Summer Dies. Bug Jar, 219
Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar. com. 8 p.m. $8-$10. Joe Baia. Silk O’Loughlin’s, 5980 St. Paul Blvd. 266-7047. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m. Mark Fantasia. TGI Fridays, 432 Greece Ridge Center Dr. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m TGI Fridays, 432 Greece Ridge Center Dr. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m. Nick LeDuc. Victor Village Inn, 34 East Main Street. Victor. 9245025. reverbnation.com. 8 p.m.
Senior Strummers Dulcimer Group. Downtown Senior Center,
25 Franklin St. 381-8224. goldenlink.org. 1-2 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
Anyango Yarbo Davenport, violin. Eastman East Wing Hatch
Recital Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 2741000. esm.rochester.edu. 7:30 p.m. $10, Free for UR students, faculty, staff. Skaneateles Festival Reunion!. First Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, 97 E. Genesee St. Skaneateles. 315685-7418. skanfest.org. 8-10 p.m. $22-$28.
Hochstein at High Falls: The Jane Mutiny . Granite
Mills Park, 82 Browns Race. 454-4596. hochstein.org. 12:10 p.m.
Jazz Weekends! ft. The David Detweiler Trio. Next Door Bar
& Grill, 3220 Monroe Ave. 249-4575. wegmansnextdoor. com. Thursday: 5 p.m., Friday: 8 p.m/. Free. John Palocy Trio. Bistro 135, 135 W. Commercial St. East Rochester. 662-5555. bistro135.net. 6-9 p.m.
The Joe Santora Trio w/Curtis Kendrick & Emily Kirchoff.
Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free. Sonny Brown Band. The Lower Mill, 61 N. Main St. 582-1830. thelowermill.com. The Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 3814000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 3193832. thefirehousesaloon.com. 9-11 p.m. All musicians/genres welcomed!. free. [ R&B/ SOUL ]
Fucktional Flow- PITP after party. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que,
99 Court St. 325-7090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 9 p.m. Mitty & The Followers. St. John Nursing Home, 150 Highland Ave. reverbnation.com. 2 p.m Roncone’s, 232 Lyell Ave. 4583090. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m. Uptown Groove. Richmond’s Tavern, 21 Richmond Street. 270-8570. richmondstavern. com. 9 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
Friday In America & Occupanther. Montage Music
Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 9:30 p.m. Free.
Party in the Park: Dark Star Orchestra. Martin Luther King
Jr. Memorial Park, 1 Manhattan Square. 311. cityofrochester.gov/ pitp. 5 p.m. $5.
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Sunset Wine Event: David T Carter & Maury Rosenberg.
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Bands on the Bricks: Leon Russell. Rochester Public
Market, 280 N. Union St. 428-7135. cityofrochester.gov/ bandsonbricks. 6-10 p.m. Cancellieri. Boulder Coffee Co., 739 Park Ave. 6970235. bouldercoffee.info. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Mike Pullano. The Argyle Grill at Eagle Vale Golf Club, 4344 Nine Mile Point Rd. Fairport. 3775200. eaglevale.com/argyle-grill. 7-10 p.m. Nick LeDuc (Last Note). Bill Gray’s Brockport Tap Room, 4647 South Lake Road. Brockport. 637-5004. reverbnation.com. 8 p.m. Nightfall. Glengarry Inn at Eagle Vale, 4400 Nine Mile Point Road, Rt 250. Fairport. 598-3820. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m. Pan de Oro. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St. 232-1333. havanacabanaroc.com. 10 p.m. Call for info. Rain & Leaves. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. bouldercoffee.info. 8-10 p.m. Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. 546-3450. rochesterplaza.com. 6 p.m. Free.
Friendship Children’s Center
Ontario Barn Vineyards, 513 Whitney Road. Ontario. 7169822164. facebook.com/ ontariobarnvineyards. 5:307:30 p.m. [ BLUES ]
Gap Mangione New Blues Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Mama Hart Band. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N. Goodman St. 479-6608. 10 p.m.
Walt Wilkins and the Mystiqueros. Abilene Bar
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Slap Weh Fridays ft. Blazin Fiyah. Eclipse Bar & Lounge,
[ CLASSICAL ]
Finger Lakes Opera: Bizet’s Carmen. Wadsworth Auditorium,
372 Thurston Rd. 235-9409. Call for info.
1 College Circle., Geneseo. 2455650. FingerLakesOpera.com. 7:30 p.m. Call for info.
[ REGGAE/JAM ]
Skaneateles Festival Reflections and Reminiscences. First
Personal Blend. Temple Bar and
Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. reverbnation.com. 10 p.m.
Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, 97 E. Genesee St. Skaneateles. 315685-7418. skanfest.org. 7-10 p.m. $22-$28.
[ POP/ROCK ]
Dadstache Records Presents: Summer Jam. Montage Music
[ COUNTRY ]
Uncle Fran’s Band. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. nashvillesny.com. 6-9 p.m. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ] Baila Fridays. Tilt Nightclub & Ultralounge, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440. facebook.com/ Tiltnightclu. 10 p.m. $5, 21+, $12,18+. [ JAZZ ]
Jazz Weekends! ft. The David Detweiler Trio. Next Door Bar
& Grill, 3220 Monroe Ave. 2494575. wegmansnextdoor.com. Thursday: 5 p.m., Friday: 8 p.m/. Free. Laura Dubin. Wegman’s Amore Restaurant, 1750 East Ave. 452880. 6-8 p.m. Matthew Sieber Ford Trio. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St. Paul St. 262-2090. tapas177.com. 4:30 p.m. Free.
The Joe Santora Trio w/Curtis Kendrick & Emily Kirchoff.
Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free. Sara with Joe-Joe Keys. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
ROCK | J. RODDY WALSTON & THE BUSINESS
Back a year or so ago, me and a pile of music fans piled into CMAC to be illuminated by The Lumineers. The Lumineers were the darlings on the bill, but I was really there to see Richmond, Virginia’s J. Roddy Walston & the Business. With a hint of N’awlins swagger and sweet heat, Walston and his ragged denim crew gave the crowd the business, slaying the damp and shivering hipster dragon with some down-home, rough-and-raw rock ‘n’ roll. Walston’s voice was amazingly soulful but lacked the oft-overwrought trappings of a soul-singer as he swept the piano keys with long hair and nimble fingers. Bonzai Festival featuring J. Roddy Walston & the Business, Chevelle, A Day To Remember, Melia, Tove Lo, Big Data, and Joywave, Saturday, August 9, Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak Street. 12 p.m. $26.60. Ticketmaster.com; thezone941.com. — BY FRANK DE BLASE Steve Grills & The Roadmasters. Dinosaur BarB-Que, 99 Court St. 3257090. dinosaurbarbque. com. 10 p.m.
Summer Concert Series: The White Hots. Carpentar Park,
22 North Main St. Pittsford. brighton-pittsford.whec.com. 6:30 p.m.
Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes.
Hedges Restaurant, 1290 Lake Rd. Webster. 265-3850. SharedGenes.com. 6:30 p.m. [ HIP-HOP/RAP ]
Drake and Lil Wayne . Darien Lake PAC, 9993 Allegheny Rd. Darien. 1-800-745-3000.
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Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 2321520. themontagemusichall. com. 8 p.m. Scope & Figure Skirts and Comfy. $7-$10. Dave Riccioni & Friends. Mastrella’s Irondequoit Steak House, 4300 Culver Road. 467-2750. 5-8 p.m. Devil’s Tuxedo. TP’s Irish Pub, 916 Panorama Trail. 385-4160. TPsIrishPub.com. 9:30 p.m. Happy Hour: Hardwood. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. bugjar.com. 5 p.m. Free.
Kopps, Badboxes, Soviet Dolls, and Sea Planes. Bug
Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. bugjar.com. 8 p.m. $8-$10.
Ricky Richards and The Sound Organization. Lovin’ Cup,
300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 11 p.m. Free. Surrender Reality. California Brew Haus, 402 W. Ridge Rd. 621-1480. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m. True Blue. The Dakota Grill, 913 Roosevelt Highway (Rt. 18). 392-3737. facebook.com/ truebluerochester. 6-9 p.m. Warehouse. Rab’s Woodshed, 4440 Lake Ave. 663-4610. reverbnation.com. 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Beau Ryan. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 7-10 p.m. Eric Taylor. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 7 p.m. $20-$22. The Fauxtones. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. bouldercoffee.info. 8-10 p.m. Keith Harden. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. reverbnation.com. 8 p.m. Sam Asher. Boulder Coffee Co., 739 Park Ave. 697-0235. bouldercoffee.info. 8-10 p.m. Sofrito. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St. 232-1333. havanacabanaroc.com. 10 p.m. Call for info. [ BLUES ]
Electrokings. The Beale,
693 South Ave. 271-4650. thebealegrille.com. 7:3011:30 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
Skaneateles Festival “Fireworks” at Brook Farm.
Brook Farm, 2780 West Lake Road. Skaneateles. 315-6857418. skanfest.org. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $22- $28. [ COUNTRY ]
Country Showdown followed by Rollingsouth.
Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. nashvillesny.com. 3 & 9 p.m.
Knapp Winery Country Hoe Down. Belinda Venuti, 2770
Ernsberger Rd. Romulus. 800869-9271. knappwine.com/ Events/Full-Event-Calendar. 12-5 p.m.
Pale Green Stars. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar. com. 9 p.m. $7-$9. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]
Supper Time with DJ Bizmuth. Lovin’ Cup, 300
Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 5-8 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
Gabe Condon Duo. Wegman’s Amore Restaurant, 1750 East Ave. 452-880. Call for info, Free. Lawn Chair Concert: Taste of Jazz. Eastside Family YMCA,
1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd. 6-8:30 p.m. Live Jazz. ,. 585-427-0540. 6:30 p.m. Live Jazz Call for more Information.
The Joe Santora Trio w/ Curtis Kendrick & Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley
Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill. com. Free. Special Blend. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 7:30 p.m.-midnight.
Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes. Jasmine’s Asian
Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd. Webster. 216-1290. SharedGenes.com. 6:30 p.m. [ R&B/ SOUL ]
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 325-7090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 10 p.m. [ HIP-HOP/RAP ]
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Caustic Method, Million Miles from Broadway, Aggressive Betty, Final Decline, and Beneath Hell’s Sky. Pineapple
Loren Barrigar and Floramay Holliday. Auburn Public
Jack’s, 485 Spencerport Rd. Gates. 247-5225. reverbnation. com. 8 p.m.
Theater, 8 Exchange St. 315253-6669. auburnpublictheater. org. 7 p.m. $15.
Madeline Mondrala, Lap Giraffe, and Beet Juice. Bug Jar, 219
[ POP/ROCK ]
The AJ Anthony Project, Animal Sounds, and Rustle and Bromley.
Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar. com. 8 p.m. $6-$8.
California Brew Haus, 402 W. Ridge Rd. 621-1480. facebook. com/thecaliforniabrewhaus. 8 p.m. $10.
[ CLASSICAL ]
The Beaumonts and Grey Light. Abilene Bar & Lounge,
153 Liberty Pole Way. 2323230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 9:30 p.m. $5. Boy Hits Car. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 7:30 p.m. $12-$15. Bonzai 2014. Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak St. waterstreetmusic. com. Lineup: Chevelle, A Day To Remember, Jay Roddy Walston& The Bussiness, Middle Class Rut, Tove Lo, Big Data, Joywave, Melia. $15. Haywire Classic Rock. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 3193832. reverbnation.com. 5 p.m. Me Alone. Black Horse Bistro, 3991 Rush Mendon Road. Mendon. 624-5885. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m.
Mr. Mustard Beatles Tribute Band. Penfield Amphitheater,
3100 Atlantic Ave. Penfield. 340-8663. mrmustardmusic. com. 7-9 p.m.
One Republic w/ Script on Native Summer Tour. Darien Lake PAC, 9993 Allegheny Rd. Darien. 800745-3000. livenation.com. 7 p.m. $25-$66.
Southerland Nights and Parkerhouse Road. Monty’s
Krown, 875 Monroe Ave. 2717050. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m.
EXPERIMENTAL POP | MADELINE MONDRALA
Madeline Mondrala’s 5-track debut is absolutely captivating. The EP, “Cloud,” runs a little over 14 minutes total, but it covers an impressive amount of heartfelt ground. An indie pop singer-composer, Mondrala employs a host of musicians — playing Violins, Cello, Flute, Trombone, French Horn, on and on — to create the submersive, touching, and slightly experimental instrumentation her voice soars across. At times fragile and fleeting, in both instrumentation and vocalization, “Cloud” will occasionally take a right turn without warning and Mondrala lets go with power and energy — the track “Maybe,” with its swirling string arrangements and floating vocals, is a prime example. It’s an effect that should easily knock over a live audience. Madeline Mondrala plays with Lap Giraffe, Beet Juice, and ISON on Sunday, August 10, at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Avenue. 9 p.m. $6-$8. Bugjar.com; madelinemondrala.bandcamp.com. — BY JAKE CLAPP
Bill Slater Solo Piano (Brunch). Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. Chorus of the Genesee. Sodus Bay Lighthouse, 7606 N. Ontario St. Sodus Point. 315-483-4936. sodusbaylighthouse.org. 2 p.m. Finger Lakes Opera: Bizet’s Carmen. Wadsworth Auditorium,
1 College Circle., Geneseo. 2455650. FingerLakesOpera.com. 2 p.m. Call for info. Going for Baroque. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900. mag.rochester. edu. 1 & 3 p.m. Included w/ museum admission. [ R&B/ SOUL ]
Gazebo Concert Series. Corn
Hill, Lunsford Circle. 262-3142. cornhill.org/news/august-2014gazebo-concert-series/. 4-7 p.m. Mitty and The Followers. Willow Inn, 428 Manitou Rd. Hilton. 392-3489. reverbnation. com. 9 p.m.
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Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes. Bistro 135, 135
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Little Ugly. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 4547140. bouldercoffee.info. 8-10 p.m. [ METAL ]
Cynic w/ Lesser Key- Reign Of Kindo. Montage Music
Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 2321520. themontagemusichall. com. 7 p.m. $15-$20. [ POP/ROCK ]
Unidahmer, Lust, and The Results. Bug Jar, 219
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W. Commercial St. East Rochester. 662-5555. SharedGenes.com. 6 p.m. [ KARAOKE ]
Karaoke w/Cory Triest. Richmond’s Tavern, 21 Richmond Street. 270-8570. richmondstavern.com. Free. [ OPEN MIC ]
Open Mic with jimmy-o. Banzai Sushi & Cocktail Bar, 682 South Ave. 473-0345. banzairochester.com. 1011:45 p.m. free. [ POP/ROCK ]
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Old Hippies. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 4547140. bouldercoffee.info. 8-10 p.m. Roses & Revolutions. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:308:30 p.m. Teagan Ward. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. thebealegrille.com. 7:3010:30 p.m.
Bouncing Better. Boulder Coffee Co., 739 Park Ave. 697-0235. bouldercoffee. info. 8-10 p.m. Don Christiano-The Beatles Unplugged. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. Every other Tuesday, 8-10 p.m.
The Fatty Acids, Routine Involvements, Ivy’s Panic Room. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe
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Bluesday Tuesday Blues Jam. P.I.’s Lounge, 495 West
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Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000.
templebarandgrille.com. 7 p.m. Free. Dave McGrath. Marge’s Lakeside Inn, 4909 Culver Rd. 323-1020. margeslakesideinn.com. 4-7 p.m. 21+.
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In recent years opera companies, symphony orchestras, and other arts groups have made headlines with their financial difficulties, and some have folded or reorganized — for example, Rochester’s Mercury Opera is no longer a presenting company, but as the Opera Guild of Rochester, the organization supports other operatic events. And Rochester Lyric Opera, formerly Empire State Lyric Theatre, for now concentrates on small-scale productions and recitals. Finger Lakes Opera is bucking the trend, not only by starting a new group, but as its inaugural production, will present a full staging of one of the great operatic crowd pleasers, Bizet’s “Carmen,” at SUNY Geneseo this weekend. The artistic director of Finger Lakes Opera, Gerard Floriano, is an Eastman School graduate in choral and orchestral conducting and is director of choruses at SUNY Geneseo and a former board member and co-artistic director of Mercury Opera. (Last month, Floriano was appointed music director designate of the Rochester Chamber Orchestra.) With several years of experience conducting opera during summers at the Brevard Festival in North Carolina, and in Verona, Italy, Floriano was interested in helping fill the local operatic gap. “The Finger Lakes seemed like a great location for a summer festival,” he says, and he also thought that SUNY Geneseo offered excellent performing facilities. After meeting with then-Geneseo president Chris Dahl (who is also an opera fan), Floriano was encouraged to come up with a business plan for a new opera company, which resulted in him conducting a gala fundraising concert of opera favorites last summer. That “live test marketing event,” as he calls it, was a hit with the audience and with the performers. “We had a really good crowd. And at the end, when we announced ‘Carmen’ as our first staged production, there was a palpable buzz.” And he happily reports that the buzz has been translating into good ticket sales for “Carmen.”
That is not too big a surprise: Local opera lovers have to travel several hours to see productions at Cooperstown’s Glimmerglass Festival, but Geneseo is a much shorter drive away, and the college campus has well-appointed performing spaces in a beautiful central New York setting. If starting a new arts group of any kind is a poker game, Finger Lakes
Opera is coming to the table with a few aces in its hand. The association with SUNY Geneseo provides Gregory Kunde (Don Jose) and J’nai Bridges (Carmen) will perform the company with the in the Finger Lakes Opera presentation of “Carmen” on Friday, resources that many start- August 8, and Sunday, August 10. This will be the organization’s up companies would envy, inaugural production. PHOTO BY KEITH WALTERS including the school’s orchestra including several musicians from marketing department the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. The and business school — and, not least, its music Genesee Valley Children’s Chorus also plays department, whose students are supplying an important part in the opera. several voices for the chorus. This production also boasts two high Floriano already has ideas for next year’s powered lead performers. The Carmen, festival, which he hopes will include a staged mezzo-soprano J’nai Bridges, is a Young Artist opera production, a musical theater revue, at Lyric Opera of Chicago who has already and some chamber music concerts. He has been compared to another famous Carmen, a strong ally in the college itself, which he Denyse Graves. And tenor and Rochester says in interested in new types of community resident Gregory Kunde, the Don José, is engagement, and has included Finger Lakes well-known in Europe for his interpretations Opera among the organizations benefiting from of French opera, as well as the bel canto works the Geneseo Foundation. of composers like Rossini and Donizetti and, “Carmen” was Floriano’s choice for Finger more recently, the dramatic roles of Verdi. “If Lakes Opera’s inaugural staged production, and you want to see Greg sing Don José again,” he chose wisely. This popular piece has not been Floriano says, “you’ll have to go to Europe.” seen in Rochester for a while, and it has been a The cast is rounded out by soprano favorite since — well, not quite since its Paris Danielle Pastin as Don José’s sister Micaela, premiere in 1875, which amazingly was a flop. and baritone Luis Ledesma as Escamillo, But soon afterward it became a staple of the who gets the “Toreador Song” — that operatic repertoire. tune is one of the opera’s greatest hits, but The opera’s simple, dramatic story is as easy in fact, Floriano notes, every character in to follow as a Hollywood movie — the one “Carmen” gets great stuff to sing. about a sensual Gypsy woman and a soldier’s “The entire opera is full of color and obsessive love for her. But it’s even better as an drama,” Floriano says. “Bizet wrote many opera: Bizet’s score is chock-full of immediately familiar tunes, but as I study the score I recognizable tunes, from the first measure of the am also amazed by things like his comic prelude to the violent final scene. timing and his sense of dramatic irony. The colorful production design for the Things like that are what make ‘Carmen’ Finger Lakes Opera’s “Carmen” combines still so much fun to watch.” traditional and contemporary elements, and the staging calls for near-constant choreography and movement. Floriano will conduct a 38-piece
COMEDY | SINBAD
Comedian Sinbad rose to prominence in the 1990’s with stand-up specials and roles in sitcoms like “A Different World.” Recently, he has portrayed and poked fun at himself in episodes of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “American Dad.” His newest special, “Sinbad: Make Me Wanna Holla,” aired on Comedy Central in early April, and features thoughts on everything from relationships to vegetarians. The comic will bring his raucous, yet clean, brand of humor to Webster’s The Comedy Club on Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9. Sinbad will perform at The Comedy Club (2235 Empire Boulevard, Webster), Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets cost $12. For more information and ticket sales, visit thecomedyclub.us. — BY ALEX HERRMANN
Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] Firehouse Gallery at Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave. Temporality. Thru Aug. 23. Opening reception Fri., Aug. 8 from 6-9 p. m. Ceramics and sculptural forms, architectural tile and wall sculpture by Artists-in-Residence Katie Carey and Sarah Heitmeyer. 244-1730. geneseearts.org. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. Portfolio Showcase 2014. Thru Sept 7. Opening reception Fri Aug 15, 5-8:30 p. m. and award ceremony Sept 5, 5-9 p. m. Gallery Hours: Tues.-Sat. 12-6 p. m., Sun. 12-4 p. m. 482-1976. imagecityphotography.com. Ock Hee’s Gallery, 2 Lehigh St. Ukiyo-e: Images of the Floating World. Thru. Oct. 18. Opening reception Sat. Aug 9th from 12-5 p. m. Japanese prints and Katagami stencils by Merlin C. Dailey Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a. m. -5 p. m. 624-4730. ockheesgallery. com. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. Ben Cleeton: Diaspora Times Two. Thru Aug 22. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a. m.- 5 p. m. A photographic study of Africans living in Guangzhou, Chine and Chinese living in Accra, Ghana. 770-1960. valleymanor,com. Aviv Café, 321 East Ave. Judah Reigns. Thru Aug 31. Mixed media works of the Lion of Judah, from a Spiritual prospective. Local artist Richmond Futch Jr., Michael P. Slattery and Joshua Lopez. 729-9916. bethelcf.com/aviv. Bridge Art Gallery University of Rochester Medical Center, 300 Crittenden Blvd. “Play.” urmc. rochester.edu.
Crossroads Coffeehouse, 752 S Goodman St. Crossroads Spring Art Show. Work by Rachel Dow, Paolo Marino, Kristy Totter. 244-6787. rdow81@yahoo.com. xroadscoffeehouse.com. Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd. Nils R Caspersson: Rural Paintings. Through Sep 1. Wed-Fri 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 374-6160. rmsc.org. Gallery Salon & Spa, 780 University Ave. The Empty Center. Debut artwork by Pam Howe and photographs by Catherine MacWilliams. 271-8340. erikagallerysalon@ gmail.com. Geisel Gallery, Bausch & Lomb Place, One Bausch & Lomb Place. Contact Light, A Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Amy C. Vena. Thru Aug. 30. Reception Aug. 21 5-7 p. m. thegeiselgallery.com/. Genesee County Park and Forest Interpretive Center, 11095 Bethany Center. GCC Photography Students Exhibit Environmental Portraits. “Around the Bend: The Shared Landscape,” students this year will share “Environmental Portraits of Western New York.”. 344-1122. jspring. geneseeconsed@yahoo.com. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. Lewis Hine and Mickalene Thomas. Lewis Hine, thru Sept. 17. Mickalene Thomas: Happy Birthday to a beautiful woman. Thru Oct 19. 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. At Water’s Edge. Thru Aug. 10. Dick Bennett and Carl Crumley, with Michelle Turner and 29 guests photographers. 482-1976. imagecityphotography.com. Link Gallery at City Hall, 30 Church St. Image City Photography. City Hall
Link Gallery will feature a new exhibit by Image City Photography Gallery Partners. 428-7135. cityofrochester.gov. Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave. New Works by Shawnee Hill, Danny Cole, Joe Guy Allard and John Perry.. 232-9030. lux666.com. Main Street Arts, 20 W Main St, Clifton Springs. Sleep, In Spite of The Storm. Thru Aug 29 Gallery hours: Tues.-Thurs. 11 a. m.-6 p. m., Fri. and Sat. 11 a. m. -7 p. m. Porcelain pots and vessels. 315-4620210. mstreetarts@gmail.com. mainstreetartsgallery.com. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 6th Rochester Biennial. Through Sep 21. Wed-Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Six regional artists working in a variety of media. 276-8900. mag. rochester.edu. MuCCC Gallery Space, 142 Atlantic Ave. Concentrated Aggregation: Works on Paper by David Werberig. Gallery open during regular performance schedules at MuCCC Theatre. muccc.org. My Sister’s Gallery at the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. ESLC Shining Stars. Thru Sept 14. Opening reception Fri. Aug. 8 at 2 p. m. A display of paintings, drawing, and mixed media from senior residents at four of the ESLC campuses. 546-8439 x 3716. episcopalseniorlife.org. Nan Miller Gallery, 3450 Winton Place. Albert Paley on Park Avenue.. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 292-1430. nanmillergallery.com. Outside the Box Art Gallery, Bldg 9, The Canal Works, 1000 Turk Hill Rd. The Sidewalk Series. Thru Aug. 31. An exhibition of original oil paintings featuring the work of Elena. 645-2485. towpathcafe. com.; Flea Market Vignettes. Gallery hours: Wed. -Sat 11 a. m.-4 p. m. Thurs. till 6 p. m. and Sun. 1 -3 p. m. 6542485. outsidetheboxag.com. The Owl House, 75 Marshall St. Chad Grohman. 360-2920. owlhouserochester.com. Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. Summer Showcase. Thru Aug 30. A number of artists works ranging across many different styles and media, both two and three-dimensional. 2715885. oxfordgallery.com. The Rabbit Room, 61 N Main St Honeoye Falls. Birds Eye View. By Laura Kammemeier. 5821830. thelowermill.com. Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. The Vinyl Countdown: A Dudes Night Out Production. An art collective of talented dude artists from in and around the Rochester area. From 2D to 3D, from pencils sketches to oil paintings!. recordarchive. com. Roc Brewing Co, 56 S Union St. Behold This Swarthy Face. Thru Aug 29. Photographs of bearded and mustachioed gents by Gerry Szymanski. Gallery hours: Wed. 5 – 9 p.m.; Thu. - Fri. 5 - 11 p.m.; Sat. 3- 11 p.m. 794-9798. rocbrewingco@gmail.com. rocbrewingco.com. Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. State of
the City: Lost and Found. Thru Sept. 27. Ft. monumental installations from Ron Klein, Laura Quattrocchi and SHUA Group, each considering and discussing consumption and waste in a contemporary environment. 461-2222. info@ rochestercontemporary.org. rochestercontemporary.org. Steadfast Tattoo, 635 Monroe Ave. Mr. Prvrt. Known for his work in Rochester’s Wall Therapy, Mr. Prvrt’s new work is on display here at Steadfast Tattoo. 319-4901. tattoosteadfast.com. Wayne County Council for the Arts, 108 W Miller St Newark. Annual Members’ Art Show. Thru Aug. 15. Gallery hours: Thurs.-Sat, 12-3 p. m. Local artists including oil, watercolor and pastel paintings, photography, woodworking, pottery and more. 315-331-4593. waynearts.wordpress.com/. Williams-Insalaco Gallery at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. Alumni Biennial Exhibition: The Art, Music, and Poetry of Rand Darrow. 785-1369. flcc. edu.
Call for Artwork [ WED., AUGUST 6 ] Artists Wanted: Fall Arts and Crafts Festival. Through Oct. 4. $30. 271-4925. Shirley.K.Lockwood@mac. com. Creations Gifts and Treasures. Ongoing. Creations Gifts and Treasures, 50 State Street, Pittsford 200-8754.
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FESTIVAL | CARIFEST
The 30th Annual Caribbean Festival and Parade — also known as Carifest — will take place Saturday, August 9, and offers a host of activities for anyone who stops by. Following this year’s theme “Honoring the Past, Anticipating the Future,” Carifest kicks off in a big way with a costume parade along East Main Street in celebration of Caribbean culture and traditions. Afterward, Carifest kicks into high gear with Caribbean food, dancing, children’s entertainment, and performances from British reggae musician Maxi Priest, stilt-walkers Brooklyn Jumbies, and the Mounafanyi Percussion and Dance group. Carifest will take place Saturday, August 9, with the parade running 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning at the Liberty Pole, East Main Street. The festival itself is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Brown Square Park (251 Verona Street). Early bird tickets are $15; Event day tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for senior citizens and children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and under. For more information, visit rwifo.com. — BY ALEXANDER JONES [ SAT., AUGUST 9 ] Improv Comedy Battles. 9:30 p.m Bread & Water Theatre, 172 West Main St $6. 7979086. improvVIP.com.
[ WED., AUGUST 6 ] An Evening of Poetry In Celebration of Maya Angelou. 5:30-8 p.m. 1872 Café, 431 W. Main St. 325-1180 x117. facebook.com/1872Cafe. Genesee Valley Calligraphy Guild Gathering. First Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 3349 Monroe Ave. Free 396-2487. gvcalligraphy@gmail.com. gvcalligraphy.org.
[ SUN., AUGUST 10 ] Funniest Person In Rochester Contest. 7:30 p.m. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster $7. 671-9080. thecomedyclub.us.
[ THU., AUGUST 7 ] Lovin’ Art! Ft The Dirty Pennies & Lap Giraffe. 9 p.m. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 2929940. lovincup.com.
[ THU., AUGUST 7 ] Living Health Fair. 6-9 p.m. Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave free. 271-1050. mvankeuren@ asburyfirst.org. facebook.com/ events/680827852009231/.
[ SAT., AUGUST 9 ] Second Saturday Open Studios. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. Meet 20+ artists in their studios. Enter at Door #2. Many studios will be giving demonstrations Free 469-8217. Second Saturdays. Second Saturday of every month, 3-6 p.m. Cornerstone Gallery, 8732 Main St., Honeoye. A variety of open venues in Honeoye Falls baierpottery.com.
Comedy [ FRI., AUGUST 8 ] Eddie Clark. Aug. 8-9, 9 p.m. Joke Factory Comedy Club, 911 Brooks Avenue $10. 3286000. rocjokefactory.com. Sinbad. 7:30 & 10 p.m. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster $40-$45. 6719080. thecomedyclub.us.
Festivals [ WED., AUGUST 6 ] Skaneateles Festival. Aug. 6-9. 315-685-7418. skanfest.org/.
[ FRI., AUGUST 8 ] 110th Annual German Fest. 4-11 p.m. Spencerport Firemen’s Exempt Field, 85 S. Union St Spencerport $5. rochestergerman.com. [ SAT., AUGUST 9 ] 23rd Annual Chicken BBQ & Peach Festival. noon. Webster Fireman’s Field, Main St., Webster 225-6163. Annual Pier Festival. Aug. 9-10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & 10 a.m.-11 p.m. canandaiguarotary.org. AutismUp’s KiteFlite Parade, Festival, and Expo. 10 a.m.2 p.m. Rothfuss Park, 1648 Five Mile Line Rd . Penfield Carnival games, arts and crafts, food and resource expo 585-248-9011. autismup.org/. Carifest. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Brown Square Park, 251 Verona St Parade begins at
11 a. m. at East Main and Liberty Pole Way $10-$20. 234-0909. rwifo.com/. Finger Lakes Riesling Festival. Aug. 9-10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St Call for more info. 899-3223. RieslingFestival.com. 110th Annual German Fest. 12-11 p.m. Spencerport Firemen’s Exempt Field, 85 S. Union St Spencerport $5. rochestergerman.com. Hopsfest. 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Nedloh Brewing Co., 6621 State Route 5 & 20. Bloomfield Educational seminars covering hops, craft brewing and the brewing industry, there will be live music, beer tasting and cook-off $30. 3607272. nedlohbrewing.com/ hopsfest/. Love’s Secret Domain Presents: The More Arts & Crafts Fair. Every other Saturday, 3-8 p.m Love’s Secret Domain, 2142 E. Main Street . Rochetser 585-474-6047. lovelovelovesecretdomain@ yahoo.com. facebook.com/ events/1613523605540418/. [ SUN., AUGUST 10 ] Annual Pier Festival. Through 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & 10 a.m.-11 p.m. canandaiguarotary.org. Finger Lakes Riesling Festival. Through 10 a.m.-5 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St Call for more info. 899-3223. RieslingFestival.com. UK Car Day. 10 a.m. Genesee Valley Park, Elmwood Ave. An all British Car and Motorbike Festival Free 7494097. nedpaulsen@aol.com. ukcarday.com. continues on page 25
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The fantasy play “The Kingdom Next To Fid” continues Thursday, August 7, through Sunday, August 10, at MuCCC. PHOTO BY ANNETTE DRAGON
Once Upon a Time at MuCCC… “The Kingdom Next To Fid” CONTINUES THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 MUCCC, 142 ATLANTIC AVENUE AUGUST 7 THROUGH AUGUST 9: 8 P.M.; AUGUST 10: 2 P.M. | $8-$18 | MUCCC.ORG [ REVIEW ] BY DAVID RAYMOND
The poster for “The Kingdom Next to Fid” promises, “There may be unicorns.” You’ll have to find that out for yourself, but if you see the new play at MuCCC, I can guarantee you will see all the other classic adventure-fantasy ingredients: good and evil fairies, chambermaids who are truly princesses, handsome princes, spells and potions, undying friendship and true love, and a happy ending. Buckles are frequently swashed, and there is some nifty fencing. It would probably spoil the story of “The Kingdom Next to Fid” to tell you much more, but if you are a fan of such stories you’ll be in your element with this play by M.L.P. Carroll and K.C. Craft. Fans of “The Princess Bride” (which includes just about everybody) will recognize the template. The play is a classic fantasy adventure with the characters running all over a kingdom or two, with liberal servings of wordplay and whimsy — and, in this case, glances at Monty Python, “Fractured Fairy Tales,”
a bit of Shakespeare, and perhaps even Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Iolanthe.” The story is framed and narrated by a grandmother telling the story to her granddaughter, with occasionally snarky incidental comments from both — also true to the genre. Carroll and Craft have fashioned an imaginative script that is full of incident but not difficult to follow — quite a feat of craftsmanship in this kind of writing. They also have a knack for inventing the fanciful characters, place names, and dialogue that this kind of story thrives on. The play could probably use trimming, though: The opening performance lasted just under two and a half hours, rather long for the children who are among the target audience (and the parents who have to try to keep them quiet). “The Kingdom Next to Fid” is easily the most elaborate production I have seen at MuCCC. This modest performing space is busting its buttons with a cast of 30 actors kept moving almost constantly, fancy costumes, a large set with two performing levels (besides the floor), projections, and some quick-change lighting cues. On opening night, “The Kingdom Next to Fid” came off as an entertaining play in a complicated production that needed a few more rehearsals in order to work well. The pacing was erratic, many of the lines and movements were tentative, and I imagine all those actors had a tricky time maneuvering
backstage. (No director is credited.) The noise of shuffling onstage and off and moving set pieces caused quite a few lines to be lost — too bad, as they often sounded like clever ones. (No doubt a lot of this was cleaned up since opening night.) Whoever directed “The Kingdom Next to Fid,” it does contain a lot of excellent performers. This is one case where there really are too many to mention, but they all have funny, moving, romantic, and occasionally scary parts. The staging includes some nice ideas, including seven “Living Set” performers and five “Background” performers who are inventively used and who contribute a lot to the atmosphere of the show as trees, animals, soldiers, and more. And as mentioned above, the fencing duels are impressive. (The fight choreography is credited to James Landers and Meredith Carroll.) MuCCC deserves a salute for presenting such an ambitious summer diversion suitable for younger audiences, and also for producing an imaginative new play by two local writers. Fid and its neighboring kingdoms are definitely worth a visit, and I hope this play is indeed a work in progress; Carroll and Craft deserve the chance to refine their work further.
SPECIAL EVENT | FINGER LAKES BEER AND WINE FESTIVALS
To celebrate and promote the burgeoning wineries and craft breweries of the Finger Lakes region, the first HopsfestNY and the Sixth Annual Finger Lakes Riesling Festival will take place Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10. This weekend, Nedloh Brewing Company will host HopsfestNY, a new event focused on hops and craft beer. The event’s first day will consist of a series of seminars about the craft brewing process and the beer industry in New York State from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. From 12 p.m. through 6 p.m., the festival will offer tasting tents featuring local craft brews, brewing demonstrations, live music, and a food truck rodeo. On Sunday, food and beer offerings will continue from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. From 12 p.m. until 3 p.m., the Big Green Grill’s Chef Cook-off will feature chefs from local restaurants like Amoré, Rocco’s, and Cheesy Eddie’s competing to create the best dish. City Newspaper’s dining critic, Laura Kenyon, will participate as a judge. HopsfestNY takes place Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10, at Nedloh Brewing Company, 6621 State Route 5 & 20, Bloomfield. Tickets are $30 for a single day pass, or $50 for both days of the event. For more information and ticket sales, visit hopsfestNY.com. The Sixth Annual Finger Lakes Riesling Festival offers festivalgoers the opportunity to enter a wine garden and sample a variety of Rieslings, craft beers, and cheese pairings, and a chance to stomp grapes. The event, a fundraiser for the Canandaigua YMCA, also hosts educational seminars on food and drink at the top of each hour at the New York Wine and Culinary Center. Along the Canandaigua Pier, there will be a special farmers market, arts and crafts vendors, live music, and a fireworks display to cap the night. The Finger Lakes Riesling Festival is Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the New York Wine and Culinary Center and Canandaigua City Pier. Admission to the wine garden costs $20 and includes a commemorative tasting glass, but festival’s events along the Canandaigua Pier are free. For more information visit rieslingfestival.com. — BY ALEX HERRMANN
Kids Events [ WED., AUGUST 6 ] Lego Club. 4 p.m Monroe Branch Library, 809 Monroe Ave 428-8202. libraryweb. org. Pre-School Story Time. 11:15 a.m. Monroe Branch Library, 809 Monroe Ave 428-8202. libraryweb.org. Summer Fun. Through Aug. 22. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Included w/museum admission. 263-2700. museumofplay.org.
Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 2:30 p.m. Central Library, Children’s Center, 115 South Ave. 4288150. libraryweb.org. [ THU., AUGUST 7 ] Scrap Art. 2 p.m. Monroe Branch Library, 809 Monroe Ave 428-8202. libraryweb.org. [ FRI., AUGUST 8 ] Movies in the Park Series. 9-11 p.m Union Station Park, 3270 Union Street. North Chili Every movie begins at sunset. 8894680. recreation@townofchili. org. townofchili.org.
[ SUN., AUGUST 10 ] Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) for Kids!. 1-5 p.m. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $45. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com.
Rochester Orienteering Club Meet. 6:30 p.m. Durand Eastman Park, Zoo Rd. $10, Pre-registration encouraged. 261-1665. roc. us.orienteering.org/.
[ MON., AUGUST 11 ] Babies & Books. 2:30-3 p.m. Monroe Branch Library, 809 Monroe Ave 428-8202. libraryweb.org.
[ FRI., AUGUST 8 ] Rochester Academy of Science: LIfe Sciences. 6 p.m. The Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia 670-9709. rasny.org.
[ TUE., AUGUST 12 ] Food Fear Factor. 3-4 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Registration required. 7845346. brightonlibrary.org. Yoga Story time. 11:15 a.m. Monroe Branch Library, 809 Monroe Ave 428-8202. libraryweb.org.
Lectures [ MON., AUGUST 11 ] Summer Slow Cooker. 7-8:30 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. Liz Bauld will demonstrate 3-4 slow cooker recipes. Registration required 340-8720. penfieldlibrary.org.
Literary Events [ THU., AUGUST 7 ] Pure Kona Open Mic Poetry Series. 7-10 p.m. The Greenhouse Café, 2271 E. Main St. 270-8603. ourcoffeeconnection.org. [ SAT., AUGUST 9 ] Authors Under the Awning. Aug. 9-10. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St A variety of local authors who will be selling and signing copies of their books 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. [ MON., AUGUST 11 ] Open Mike. Second Monday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 637-2260. liftbridgebooks. com. [ TUE., AUGUST 12 ] Lift Bridge Writers’ Group. 6:30 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Free. 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com.
Museum Exhibit [ WED., AUGUST 6 ] Fairy Folk Village. Through Sep. 1. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Discover whimsical fairy doors Free w/museum admission. 263-2700. thestrong.org. Oz-some Exhibit. Through Sep. 20. Fairport Historical Museum, 18 Perrin St Toys, bells, ornaments and books will be on display. 703-8428. perintonhistoricalsociety.org/. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum. Through Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sodus Bay Lighthouse, 7606 N. Ontario St Sodus Point $2-$4. 315-483-4936. sodusbaylighthouse.org.
Recreation [ THU., AUGUST 7 ] Hamlin Fire Department Carnival. Aug. 7-9. Hamlin Fire Department, 1658 Lake Rd 964-2330. hamlinfire. com.
[ SAT., AUGUST 9 ] 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. 10:30 a.m. Purpose Park, 3177 Lyell Rd, Gates Double elimination tournament. One Day. Once Champ. Prizes!!!. $65-$80 per team. 247-4444. room. org/sports. Flavors of Rochester. 10 a.m.-noon. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. Outside the MArket Office. 428-6907. cityofrochester. gov/publicmarket. Free Guided Hike at Ellison Park. 9-11 a.m. Ellison Park, Blossom Rd. Pre-registration encouraged. 340-8655. penfieldrec.org/. Washington Park: Fun with Fungi. 10-11:30 a.m. Cobbs Hill Park, 100 Norris Drive 234-1056. Genesee Valley Hiking Club. 9 a.m. The Thousand Acre Swamp Sanctuary, 1581 Jackson Road Leisurely/ easy 3 mile hike. gvhchikes. org 9 a.m. Northampton Park, Hubbell Rd. off Rte. 31, Ogden. Moderate 6 mile hike. gvhchikes.org. The Revolutionary War. 12:10 p.m. Mount Hope Cemetery, North Gate, 791 Mt. Hope Ave. 461-3494. fomh.org. Second Saturdays at Mount Hope Cemetery. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon. Mount Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mt. Hope Avenue 4613494. cityofrochester.gov/ mouthopevolunteer. [ SUN., AUGUST 10 ] Community Garage Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. 428-6907. cityofrochester. gov/publicmarket. Genesee Valley Hiking Club. 8 a.m. kreag road park, kreag road . perinton Strenuous/ hilly 6 mile hike, crescent trail. 621 8794. gvhchikes.org 2 p.m. Cobbs Hill Park, 100 Norris Drive Easy/moderate 3 mile hike. gvhchikes.org. Public Tour of North Section of Mount Hope Cemetery. 2 p.m Mount Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mt. Hope Avenue This tour consists of a two-hour leisurely walk on paved roads as well as uneven terrain $5. 461-3494. fomh.org. [ TUE., AUGUST 12 ] Full Moon Flashlight Tours ar Stone Tolan House. 7 p.m. Stone-Tolan House Historic Site, 2370 East Ave. $6-$15. 546-7029. landmarksociety. org. Perseid Meteor Shower Over the Swamp. 8 p.m. The Thousand Acre Swamp Sanctuary, 1581 Jackson Road 773-8911. nature.org.
SPECIAL EVENTS | JEFFREY BORDEAUX GAME-A-THON
Three years ago, University of Rochester student Jeffrey Bordeaux was tragically stabbed and killed at a fraternity party. In his honor, the Jeffrey Bordeaux Junior Scholarship fund was organized to both remember Bordeaux and to support members of the community. To support the scholarship, a three-day gaming tournament will be held at A Gamer’s Nostalgia. For $10, gamers and supporters will have unlimited access to next-gen systems like the XBOXONE and PS4, as well as vintage favorites from Nintendo and SEGA. The Jeffrey Bordeaux Game-A-Thon is Friday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10, at A Gamer’s Nostalgia (1350 Culver Road). On Friday and Saturday, the event will take place from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., and will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets cost $10, with proceeds supporting the Jeffrey Bordeaux Junior Scholarship. For more information call A Gamer’s Nostalgia at 288-6118. — BY ALEX HERRMANN
Special Events [ WED., AUGUST 6 ] Annual GVCP Hiroshima/ Nagasaki Candlelight Vigil. 7:30 p.m. 752-0676. gensuikin.org/english/photo. html. Candace Shira Associates and Serius Marketing Present an Evening Overlooking the High Falls. 6-9 p.m. The Genesee Brew House, 25 Cataract St . Rchester There will be a silent auction, live music, and information regarding the PAWS mission. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be provided $65. 249-1550. pawsofrochester.org/news/ upcoming-events. Craft Beer #FLXperience Week. Through Aug. 10. 3943915. visitfingerlakes.com/ flxperience-beer. Free Wine Tasting. First Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St Free. 7305030. scotlandyardpub.com. Ghost Investigation Discussion and Field Trip!. 7-9:30 p.m. $30. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com. Knob Creek Whiskey Wednesday for Cystic Fibrosis. 6 p.m. The Daily Refresher, 293 Alexander St. $10. 360-4627. facebook.com/ dailyrefresher. Tent Week. Through Aug. 7. Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave Great music, food, and a variety of other activities throughout the week 2711050. asburyfirst.org.
Winemaking Symposium Welcome Reception. 6 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St $25. 394-7070. nywcc.com. [ THU., AUGUST 7 ] Casa Larga Patio Parties. 5-8 p.m Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd Fairport $10 per person includes your first glass of wine, beer, or wine slushie 223-4210. casalarga.com. European Rare Beer Tasting. 7 p.m. The Old Toad, 277 Alexander St. $35. 2322626. theoldtoad.com. Summer Serenades. 7 p.m. and 6:30 p.m Brockport Welcome Center, 11 Water St Brockport 637-6646. brockport.edu. Back-To-School Celebration and “State of Our Schools” Address. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Franklin High School, 950 Norton St. 262-8258. rcsdk12.org. Winemaking Symposium Grazing Dinner Party. 5:156:45 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St $35. 394-7070. nywcc.com. Winemaking Symposium Panel Discussion I. 9 a.m.5 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St $195. 394-7070. nywcc.com. [ FRI., AUGUST 8 ] “A Royal Flush ‘Food as Medicine’ weekly support group. 4:15 p.m. The Lightheart Institute, 21 Prince St. Weekly support group to heal the GI tract, eliminate IqG delayed food allergens and help you lose weight $47 per session. 288continues on page 27
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The work of a gallerist is never done. Immediately following the de-installation of Rochester Contemporary’s annual “6x6” fundraising exhibition — which required the patching of tens of thousands of thumbtack holes — the staff at Rochester Contemporary went and put hundreds more pinholes in the walls, in order to present the massive installations featured in the annual “State of the City” exhibition. This year’s iteration of the annual series includes work by The Shua Group and Ron Klein, each of whom explore the concept of appropriation in their work. This common thread is manifest in the work of Laura Quattrocchi (of The Shua Group) overtly in the massive installation suspended from the ceiling in the front of and at the center of the gallery. “Lost Collection” is exactly what it sounds like: a grouping of items dropped in and collected from the streets of Jersey City, New Jersey, and New York, New York. Each item that Quattrocchi found and saved dangles overhead from the end of a red cord, accompanied by a cataloging tag which specifies when and where the item was found. Within “Lost Collection,” two distinct categories of items we lose the most emerge.
The first is accessories, dominated by winter gear — lots of hats, scarves, and gloves — but also includes a gold wedding band. The other group features stuffed animals, binkies, and other things that babies might drop or throw to the ground. Rows of snapshots of the accidental castoffs indicate where they were found. By positioning the items just barely overhead, they become impossible to disregard, and are literally elevated from their status as visual white noise of the urban landscape to objects locked in limbo. Mirroring Quattracchi’s installation are two wall-mounted installations by Philadelphiabased sculptor Ron Klein, who also sources his materials from ready-made, collected items. “Melody Maker” is a large, comma-shaped grouping of objects sourced from both natural and industrial environments — remote, equatorial rain forests and in cities. In contrast with the unaltered, personal ephemera in Quattrocchi’s work, Klein’s collection is the product of a mad tinkerer who’s created hybrid objects through combining seed pods and fruit husks and with plastic bristle brushes, for instance, or pinecones haloed by toy tires. The dense, harmonious field of objects is suspended in a way, with thin pins securing each of the objects to the wall, casting shadows to add yet another layer of curious complexity. Klein spent two days installing his sitespecific work, “Twisted Ladder,” which riffs on the double helix structure in our DNA. Here, countless thorny shells of a cousin to the water chestnut are strung on wire that wends along the wall, woven here and there with
corks caught in hexagram-shaped netting. Within each loop form, a series of repeating objects is pinned to the wall, looking for all the world like single-celled specimens in a magnified drop of water. Rings of dice resemble chains of bacteria, vacuum belts and seed pods are diadems, or stand in for the trillions of tinier components of a complex organism. As with “Melody Maker,” Klein dipped some items in rich blue, white, and black encaustic wax to give the objects the moist-looking sheen that the artist says coats everything in the rainforest. Video components to the exhibition further explore the artists’ work. In “Looking Down,” 11 minutes of quick vignettes take us into the jungle with Klein as he sources his raw materials and lives off the land with a guide amid predators and swarms of insects. Klein eagerly whirls the camera about, dragging it audibly down the thick spines lining a tree’s bark, zooming in on industrious ants, and otherwise drinking in the sights and sounds of the remote Iwokrama rainforest in Guyana. Klein’s work is a mental oscillation between micro and macrocosmic considerations, between the order and chaos found in both the jungle and the city, and whether the unmolested flow of nature or the anesthetized environment of human civilization best defines the word “pristine.” The Shua Group’s “Spring Rain” is a video of Quattrocchi’s solo performance piece in a brightly lit interior, seen through a massive window from the dark street of a shopping district. The artist moves gracefully to the hollow bops of plastic bottles falling, navigating the tumbling waste, shoving them aside, wading as they accumulate, and eventually using the sill to launch herself backward, in the attempt to distribute her weight atop the shifting pile of plastic. This work alludes to the ubiquity of these objects in our lives, and our difficultly with staying on top of the mountains of plastic we produce and discard. Close to the front of the gallery space, The Shua Group’s (with Brussels filmmaker Sylvestre Gobart) video, “Landed,” explores the appropriation of space, with more than a subtle poke at gentrification. An affluentlooking couple (Joshua Bisset and Laura Quattrocchi) arrive in Detroit by moving into the space between four upright tires and squatting. Throughout the series of brief scenes that follow, the pair move like aliens through the streets, seeming to study and test out the environment with silent certainty, their subtle yet imposing presence visibly unsettling the people and animals already living and struggling there.
food trucks and two food carts, as well as live music by the City employee blues band, The Bureau Cats 4287135. cityofrochester.gov/ chowdown. Monday Night Flights. 4-9 p.m. Wegman’s Amore Restaurant, 1750 East Ave. $5. 452-8780. wegmans.com. Thinkin’ & Drinkin’: The Bug Jar’s Trivia Night. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 21+. Prizes: $20 / $10 / $5 bar tabs for the first, second, and third place teams. Doors at 7:30 p.m Free. bugjar.com.
KIDS | FOOD FEAR FACTOR
Joe Rogan’s Machiavellian carnival of mortal terror, “Fear Factor,” included everything from contestants being buried alive in a pit of tarantulas to having them chow down on sheep’s eyes. The show represents a tipping point in our television viewing in which watching strangers scream obscenities at one another simply was not enough. The Brighton Memorial Library is resurrecting “Fear Factor’s” endearing schadenfreude, but in a much lighter way. Food Fear Factor is throwing down the gauntlet for kids in grades 6 through 12 who think they can stomach eating anything from crickets and worms to vegemite and seaweed. Should they persevere to the end, there’s a Summer Reading Program prize pack waiting for them. Food Fear Factor will take place Tuesday, August 12, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Brighton Memorial Library (2300 Elmwood Avenue). Free. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Community Relations Manager Judy Rosenberg, 784-5346. — BY ALEXANDER JONES
Special Events 6160. info@lightheart.com. lightheart.com. Get Pop-Cultured: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day. 6 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020. bn.com. Vintage Baseball. Aug. 8-10. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd Mumford Old-fashioned play in the 12th annual National Silver Ball Tournament $10.40-$16.50. 538-6822. gcv.org. Jeffery Bordeaux Game-AThon. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. A Gamers Nostalgia, 1350 B Culver Road $10. 288-6118. agamersnostalgia1350@ gmail.com. Zoe’s Birthday with Corn Maze Wine Walk. 5:30-8:30 p.m. JD Wine Cellars, 1339 Eddy Rd $15. 315-986-4202. getlost@longacrefarms.com. jdwinecellars.com. ZooBrew. 5:30-9 p.m. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St Ticket price includes admission to the Zoo as well as live music $10. 336-7200. senecaparkzoo.org. [ SAT., AUGUST 9 ] 2nd Annual Cocktails for a Cure: Stars Behind the Bar. 3-9 p.m. Back Nine Grill, 3500 East Ave. $30-$35. 546-1390. thebackninegrill. com. Adoption Event. noon. Pet Adoption Network, 4261 Culver Rd. (585) 338-9175. info@petadoptionnetwork.org. petadoptionnetwork.org. Farm Heritage Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Johnston House, 3523 East Lake Rd 315-789-5151. genevahistoricalsociety.com.
Love Music Life Presents: We Are One. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. Music, spoken word, live art, and raffle prizes. $5 donation. 292-9940. lovincup.com. Summer Reading Fair with The Rock Dock. Aug. 9-10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com. “Shake, Rattle &Go. 11 a.m. American Legion, 61 Main St., Scottsville The dice run will be a 90 mile run with stops at local bars along the route $5-$15. Sterling Renaissance Festival. 10 a.m.-7 p.m 15385 Farden Road. Attend a jousting match, experience a wench auction, see a shakespeare play, and wave to the queen in the parade 800-879-4446. sterlingfestival.com. Summer Psychic Fair. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $30-$50. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com. Sustainable Saturday. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rochester Greenovation, 1199 East Main St. Free admission 288-7564. events@rochestergreen.com. Touch a Truck. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 315-946-4943. waynehistory. org. [ SUN., AUGUST 10 ] Sunday’s on the Canal. 1 p.m Brockport Welcome Center, 11 Water St Brockport Features international performing artists 637-6646. brockport.edu. [ MON., AUGUST 11 ] Chow Down Downtown. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Six
[ TUE., AUGUST 12 ] Bellangelo Wine Pairing Dinner. 6 p.m. BLU Bar & Grill, 250 Pixley Rd. $45. 247-0079. facebook.com/ events/1489434554631699/. Classic Horror Movie Nights. 6:45-11 p.m. Rolling Hills Asylum, 11001 Bethany Center Rd., East Bethany $20. 250-0366. hauntedasylumproductions@ gmail.com. Rohrbach’s Food & Beer Pairing. Second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. Rohrbach’s Brewpub, 3859 Buffalo Rd. $30, register. 594-9800. rohrbachs.com/ Rohrbachs-Brewpub.html.
Sports [ SAT., AUGUST 9 ] Cobra Motorhomes / Wilkins RVs and Northeastern Pool & Spa present. 7 p.m. Canandaigua Motorsports Park, 2820 County Rd. 10 . Canandaigua $12-$27. 3940961. canandaiguamotorsportspark.com.
Theater Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival. Through Oct. 18. A variety of regional premieres, Broadway classics, offthe-wall comedies, and the next generation of musical theater at three different theaters 1-800-457-8897. fingerlakesmtf.com/tickets. Finger Lakes Opera inaugural Production of Bizet’s Carmen. Fri., Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 10, 2 p.m. Wadsworth Auditorium, 1 College Circle., Geneseo Fri Aug 8, 7:30 p.m., Sun Aug 10, 2 p.m Call for info. 2455650. fingerlakesopera.com. The Kingdom Next to Fid. Through Aug. 10. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Thru Aug 10. Preview Thur July 31., 8 p.m. Performances: Fri. Aug 1-2, 7-9 at 8 p.m. Aug 2, 10 at 2 p.m $8-$18. muccc.org. The Little Mermaid Jr.. Sat., Aug. 9, 2 p.m. RAPA’s East End Theatre, 727 East Main St 325-3366. rapatheatre. org. Traveling Cabaret: An Evening of Song, Dance, and Comedy. Sun., Aug. 10, 2:30 p.m. In the Town of Irondequoit Kiwanis Performance Gazebo (1280 Titus Ave). 336-6030. The Witnesses of Kitty Genovese. Through Aug. 10. Bread & Water Theatre, 172 West Main St Thru Aug. 10. Fri. and Sat. at 7:30
p.m., Sun. Aug 2 & 10 at 2 p. m $8-$14. 271-5523. breadandwatertheatre.org.
Workshops [ WED., AUGUST 6 ] Family Development Class: “Wise Choices”. Ongoing, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. For parents of school-age children Free, RSVP 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. Homemade Pizza. 6-8 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St $45. 394-7070. nywcc.com. What Do You Want for Your Child?. 5-7 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org 5-7 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. 3253145 x131. mharochester.org. [ THU., AUGUST 7 ] DIY Beauty Products with Essential Oils. 7-9 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $24. 730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Essence of Sicily. Aug. 7. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St 394-7070. nywcc.com. Grave Matters. 9 a.m. Holland Land Office, 131 w. Main St., Batavia $45-$50, register by Aug. 5. 716-439-6293. wnyaha.org/. Noche Mexicana. 6-8 p.m. Rosario Pino’s Artisan Foods, 349 W Commercial St $75. 267-7405. rosariopinos.com. Rochester Makerspace Open Nights. 6-10 p.m. Rochester Makerspace, 850 St. Paul St. #23 Bring a project to work on or something to show others, help work on the spaceFree. 210--0075. rochestermakerspace.org. [ FRI., AUGUST 8 ] Foodlink SNAP Clinic. Second Friday of every month, 10:30 a.m. Cameron Community Ministries, 48 Cameron St. SNAP Clinics are routine outreach dates at Foodlink’s partner agencies (i.e shelters, pantries and soup kitchens) in which community members can learn more about the USDA’s SNAP program. Interested community members can be prescreened for SNAP eligibility based off of the information they provide about their household, income, and living expenses Free. 328-3380. foodlinkny1@gmail.com. Friday Fling: Letterpress Printing. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Genesee Center for the Arts and Education, 713 Monroe Ave. $40-$50, registration required. 244-9312. geneseearts.org. Hors d’Oeuvres and Tapas. 6-8:30 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St $60. 394-7070. nywcc.com. TGIS Cocktail Class. 6-6:45 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St $10. 394-7070.
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Upstate New York is a region known for its sprawling, camping-ready wildernesses — and its countless annual haunted houses and hay rides. It seems like kind of a nobrainer to combine the two into one spectacularly horrifying event. Batavia’s Scream Campout Live promises to “break even the strongest will.” Taking cues from the recent crop of extreme Haunted Houses like New York City’s and Los Angeles’ Blackout, San Diego’s McKamey Manor, and New Hampshire’s The Cult Scream Campout Live is bringing the horror to a much larger, and equally frightening scale. Live actors hunt and chase campers through a slaughterhouse, a graveyard, a chainsaw maze, and a variety of other environments while constantly upping the horror ante with anything from disorientating strobes to making attendees crawl through total darkness. Campers must be 18 or older. Scream Campout Live’s website puts it best: “The night is watching you. Don’t close your eyes.” Scream Campout Live! will take place every Friday and Saturday, 7:45 p.m., through August 23, at 3500 Harloff Road, Batavia. Tickets are $50. For more information, visit screamcampoutlive.com. — BY ALEXANDER JONES nywcc.com 7-7:45 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St $10. 394-7070. nywcc.com. Winemaking Symposium Panel Discussion II. 9 a.m.5 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St $195. 394-7070. nywcc.com. Winning at Parenting.. 10 a.m.-noon. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. [ SAT., AUGUST 9 ] Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardens. 10 a.m. Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd. Penfield 377-1982 x224. grossmans.com. Chef’s Table. 6-8:30 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St $75. 394-7070. nywcc.com. Dried Herbs. 10 a.m. Hansen Nature Center, 1525 Calkins Rd. How to freeze and dry herbs and make dried herb ethnic blends Registration required. 359-7044. henrietta.org. Margot’s Birthday and Party for Frogs. 1-6 p.m. Please rsvp. mlfassmd@yahoo.com. Rochester Yoga in the Park. 9:45-11 a.m Charlotte Beach, 4650 Lake Ave $10. rocyogainthepark.com/.
Irish Music & Dance, 101 Lincoln Parkway $10-$30. 709-9744. dunleavydance@gmail.com. dunleavyirishdance.com/ store. The Nature of Natural Burial. 2-4 p.m. White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Rd. 586-5250. whitehavenmemorialpark. com. Shibori Dye Workshop. 1-4 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $30. 730-7034. rochesterbainery.com. [ MON., AUGUST 11 ] Why Do They Hate Us? Understanding Radical Islam. 7 p.m. Lifetree Cafe, 1301 Vintage Lane 723-4673. lifetreecafe.com. [ TUE., AUGUST 12 ] Effective Limit Setting (Part 1 of 2. 5-7 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org.
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The search for eyes “I Origins”
existence of a superior civilization, the concept of some apocalyptic disaster. (R), WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY MIKE CAHILL Not surprisingly, as a result of advances NOW PLAYING AT THE LITTLE AND in technology, the form continues to flourish PITTSFORD CINEMA and remains immensely popular in our time; unfortunately, it also tends to depend less on [ REVIEW ] BY GEORGE GRELLA the imagination of speculative fiction than on the available chemical, technical, and electronic Since the earliest years of cinema, science fiction developments. Most contemporary science has inspired filmmakers. Its major subjects fiction movies rely for their appeal on stunts, — space travel, time travel, alien encounters, explosions, and computer generated images, robots, the future — translate easily to film, the with all the depth and subtlety of the comic most magical of the arts, the most hospitable books they so often adapt. to the possibilities of fantasy. The form also The new movie “I Origins” (a pretty much responds to the dreams and fears of its time meaningless pun of a title) differs from most — the threat of a hot or cold war, the possible science fiction in actually employing some of the authentic, verifiable science and technology of our time as its subject and as a vehicle for its meaning. Amazingly, in a refreshing departure from contemporary fashion, beyond the usual magic of the cinema itself, it uses no special effects, no car chases, no superheroes or supervillains. Michael Pitt and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey in “I Origins.” PHOTO COURTESY FOX
Partially narrated by its protagonist, a scientist named Ian Gray (Michael Pitt), it confronts the ancient questions about the conflict of reason and faith, body and spirit, fact and truth. Gray’s work concentrates on the evolution of the eye, studying the development of vision in various animals, ultimately leading to experiments in creating vision in eyeless creatures. By coincidence, a random series of odd events leads him to a billboard displaying a compelling pair of eyes; by another coincidence he meets and falls in love with Sofi (Astrid Bergès-Frisbey), the woman whose eyes appear on the sign. Although fueled by mutual passion, their relationship also emphasizes the essential debate between the scientist who respects only facts and the believer who assumes the existence of the soul. The tragic ending of their love leads Ian to a deeper level of research and finally draws in the science of ocular identification, the fact that the human eye is as distinctive and individual as the fingerprint. The movie opens again seven years later, with Ian married to his fellow researcher Karen (Brit Marling) and the author of a book challenging the arguments of intelligent design about the evolution of the eye. When a physician tests their infant son for autism through visual experiments, however, Ian discovers the possibility of the eyes actually providing a window to the soul, a concept totally contrary to his work and belief. He and Karen
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ingeniously solve a genuine mystery that results from the tests on his son, a feat that finally inspires him to travel to India — where the government institutes a program of ocular identification — in search of another pair of eyes. That search inspires the strong emotion that ferments beneath the surface of Ian’s life and work, even the motivation he had not realized existed behind his research The movie’s series of mysteries and quests provides a strong structure for the display of its central problem, a generally convincing depiction of the conflict between science and belief, the substantial and the mystical. In its final resolution, it also establishes a quite reasonable combination of intelligence and emotion, which need not necessarily conflict in the ways that Ian initially believes. Again unlike most of its kind, “I Origins” depends for its meanings on a resolutely authentic exploration of the science and technology of its time. Ian’s laboratory looks like the real thing, his work looks like real work, and the locations in New York and Delhi provide an entirely plausible context for the picture’s subject and themes. The script consciously avoids anything like melodrama or exaggeration in most of its important moments and suggests that science fiction film at its best can raise the sorts of questions that often propelled the plots and people of its previous incarnations. The form needn’t follow the pretensions of the comic books, but may aspire to something more solid and more profound.
For the 10th entry in its Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios reaches deep into its character roster to bring intergalactic outlaws the “Guardians of the Galaxy” to the big screen. Though lacking the name recognition of Iron Man, Thor, or Captain America, the Guardians have been around since the late 60’s, with a number of changes to its lineup over the years (the film takes its inspiration from the more recent 2008 iteration of the team). The relatively obscure characters aren’t the only thing that distinguishes the film; “Guardians” leaves the realm of superheroes behind to enter the sci-fi world of aliens, spaceships, and laser blasters. Director James Gunn (“Slither”) adopts an offbeat tone that feels like a throwback to not only the serials and space operas that influenced “Star Wars,” but also the goofier, kid-friendly sci-fi adventure films that came after, like “The Last Starfighter” and “The Ice Pirates.” The film follows roguish, wisecracking thief Peter Quill (the wildly charismatic Chris Pratt), aka Star-Lord, as he sets off to steal a mysterious orb with a huge reward
attached to it. In doing so, he runs afoul of a green-skinned assassin named Gamora (Zoe Saldana), who also seeks possession of the orb, and a hot-tempered talking raccoon named Rocket (Bradley Cooper) and his companion, a sentient tree named Groot (Vin Diesel), whose language is limited to “I am Groot.” After a skirmish on the peaceful planet of Xandar lands all four in prison, they add hulking warrior Drax (pro wrestler Dave Bautista) to their merry band of misfits. Together, the ragtag group work together to break out of jail and keep the orb — which is capable of bestowing limitless power upon those who wield it — from falling into the hands of the warlord Ronan the Accuser (an unrecognizable Lee Pace), a Kree zealot who wants to use the weapon to cleanse the universe of “lesser” beings. “Guardians of the Galaxy” establishes its tone early on, through judicious use of an anachronistic soundtrack loaded with 70’s rock classics. It’s a choice that shouldn’t work, but somehow fits perfectly with the film’s fun, offbeat vibe. The script, credited to Gunn and Nicole Perlman — worth noting is her status as the first female writer credited on any movie in the Marvel universe — keeps things light, but the pair seems a bit stymied by the need to hit the required beats that will inform the next Marvel films. Ronan is revealed to be operating under orders from Thanos (Josh Brolin), the galactic titan who’s expected to be the Big Bad of the third Avengers film, and the orb turns out to be one of the Infinity Stones, the dangerous artifacts that have provided the through-line linking all the Marvel films together. Marvel’s biggest strength lies in the
Star-Lord himself: Chris Pratt in “Guardians of the Galaxy.” PHOTO COURTESY WALT DISNEY STUDIOS
casting of its films, and “Guardians” is no exception. Chris Pratt proves himself every inch a movie star, displaying heroic chops that should surprise those only familiar with his role as tubby, sweetly dim-witted Andy on TV’s “Parks and Recreation.” Completely CGI characters, Rocket
and Groot are impressively rendered, but come to life thanks to strong vocal work by Cooper and Diesel. Shockingly, Bautista’s deadpan delivery makes Drax the film’s comedic MVP. While Saldana’s Gamora gets a few moments to shine, she’s frustratingly the most thinly developed of the group. The heroes come together as a team rather quickly, but it works largely because the actors work so well together. For all the wackiness, Gunn and Perlman keep things rooted with a sweet, emotional core that’s surprisingly affecting. That rockin’ soundtrack emanates from Quill’s most treasured possession: a Walkman that contains a mixtape given to him by his mother, who died of cancer just before he was abducted from his home world. They also work in a joyful and appealingly uncynical message about teamwork and the power of friendship, while the performances keep things from getting too cheesy. Outside of Tom Hiddleston’s Loki, Marvel continues to have trouble bringing as much personality to their villains as they do to the heroes. Pace gives it his all, as does Karen Gillan as Gamora’s evil sister, Nebula, but their characters just aren’t memorable. They both look great though: the costume and makeup design is spectacular throughout, and the film’s rich, Technicolor palette distinguishes it from DC’s brand of gritty, dour superhero films. There’s so much imagination on display that it’s all the more disappointing when the film falls back into the requirements of being a Marvel movie, and the story climaxes with a massive battle in which a major metropolitan area comes under attack. Gunn has some difficulty staging coherent action sequences, but the inspired visuals make up for it. With a “Guardians” sequel already announced for summer 2017, we’ll soon be getting more adventures from the lovable band of degenerates. Now that the characters have been established, I’m looking forward to seeing where they head.
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Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] 25TH HOUR (2002): Edward Norton stars as a convicted New York drug dealer reevaluating his life in the 24 hours remaining before he begins serving a seven-year jail term. With Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rosario Dawson, Anna Paquin, and Brian Cox. Dryden (Wed, Aug 6, 8 p.m.) ANNIE HALL (1977): Two neurotic New Yorkers fall in and out of love in Woody Allen’s classic romance. Ladi-dah. Little (Sun, Aug 10, 1 p.m.) BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE (1989): Two dimwitted teens struggling to prepare a class history presentation enlist the aid of a time machine, in this comedy cult favorite. Vintage Drive In (Tue, Aug 12, 8:45 p.m.) BRAZIL (1985): A bureaucrat in a retro-future world tries to correct an administrative error and finds himself declared an enemy of the state in this cult-classic from director Terry Gilliam. Little (Sat, Aug 9, 6:30 p.m.) CITIZEN KANE (1941): When a multimillionaire newspaper tycoon dies alone in his extravagant mansion, a reporter tries to uncover the mysterious meaning of his last words. Little (Tue, Aug 12, 6:30 p.m.) ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH (2013): A heroic astronaut finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet in this animated adventure film. Flour City Drive In (Fri, Aug 8, 7 p.m.; Sat, Aug 9, 7 p.m.) FARGO (1996): In desperate need of cash, a man hires two goons to kidnap his wife, hoping that her father will pay the ransom but things quickly spiral out of control. Starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, and Peter Stormare. Little (Sat, Aug 9, 1 p.m.) FINDING NEMO (2003): When his son is captured on the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home. Dryden (Sat, Aug 9, 8 p.m.; Sun, Aug 10, 2 p.m.) THE GRADUATE (1967): Dustin Hoffman stars as a recent college graduate who starts up an affair with the wife of his father’s business partner, but finds himself falling for her daughter. With Anne Bancroft and Katherine Ross. Little (Sun, Aug 10, 6:30 p.m.) HOWARD THE DUCK (1986): The infamous film about the adventures of a sarcastic humanoid duck who’s pulled from his homeworld to stop an alien invader on Earth. Dryden (Thu, Aug 7, 8 p.m.) THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG): An Indian family moves to France and opens a restaurant across the street from a Michelin-starred French restaurant. Starring Helen Mirren. Canandaigua, Culver, Greece, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster INTO THE STORM (PG-13): Over the course of a day, group of high school students document the onslaught of tornados that descends on their town. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintage Drive In, Webster
IVORY TOWER (PG-13): This documentary examines the high cost of higher education in America. Little (Tue, Aug 12, 7 p.m.) MULHOLLAND DRIVE (2001): After a car wreck renders a woman amnesic, she and a perky Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in director David Lynch’s twisty tale of dreams and reality. Starring Naomi Watts and Justin Theroux. Little (Fri, Aug 8, 6:30 p.m.) OLDBOY (2003): Chan-wook Park’s cult classic film about a man who seeks vengeance after being kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years. Dryden (Fri, Aug 8, 8 p.m.) SEVEN SAMURAI (1954): A poor village under attack by bandits recruits seven unemployed samurai to help defend them in this masterpiece from legendary director Akira Kurosawa. Little (Mon, Aug 11, 6:30 p.m.) STEP UP: ALL IN (PG-13): The fifth installment of the popular film series sees various performers from the previous films head to Vegas for a dance competition. Culver, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (PG-13): The Heroes in a HalfShell get the reboot treatment courtesy of producer Michael Bay. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Vintage Drive In, Webster WAYNE’S WORLD (1992): Party time! Excellent! Vintage Drive In (Tue, Aug 12, 10:25 p.m.)
[ CONTINUING ] DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG-13): An army of genetically evolved apes battle against a small band of surviving humans, in this sequel to 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster GET ON UP (PG-13): This biopic from director Tate Taylor (“The Help”) follows the life of the “Godfather of Soul,” music icon James Brown. Starring Chadwick Boseman (“42”), Octavia Spencer, and Viola Davis. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG-13): In this latest entry in the Marvel cinematic universe, Chris Pratt plays galactic adventurer Peter Quill, forced to team up with a motley crew of interplanetary misfits after a bounty is placed on his head. With Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Lee Pace, Djimon Hounsou, and Dave Bautista. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintage Drive In, Webster HERCULES (PG-13): In the second film this year to take on the mythological hero, Dwayne Johnson steps into the sandals of the famous Greek. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Vintage Drive In, Webster I ORIGINS (R): In this sci-fi drama from the director of
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The spacious kitchen has ample counter and cupboard space for preparing elegant meals. The kitchen also includes a wine rack and an island at which to sit and enjoy a leisurely breakfast or light snack. The adjacent living and dining areas flow seamlessly from the kitchen. The high ceiling, enhanced by exposed wooden beams, helps to welcome bright sunlight through the many large windows. An outdoor balcony, a perfect place to relax and enjoy a view of downtown Rochester, is entered from the living room. The loft has two bedrooms with closets. The master bedroom includes an entrance to a bathroom with stall shower. This bedroom also offers access to an office that looks out over the kitchen, living, and dining rooms. An area for storage is creatively tucked underneath the office space. The second bedroom showcases one of the building’s sturdy exposed brick outer walls. A second bathroom with tub and shower is located next to this bedroom. A washer and
dryer are conveniently located in a closet near the living room. Included with the loft is access to the building’s rooftop deck. The view of the Frederick Douglass-Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge arching majestically through the sky is breathtakingly beautiful. Other magnificent scenery to be enjoyed from the rooftop includes a vibrant panorama of downtown Rochester and the Genesee River flowing gracefully past the University of Rochester’s Rush Rhees Library. The building at 1 Capron Street is located off South Avenue in the Washington Square Park section of downtown Rochester. Within short walking distances are plays at GeVa Theatre, concerts at the Eastman Theatre and at the Eastman School of Music, movies at the Little Theatre, and the butterfly garden and hands-on play for the entire family at The Strong National Museum of Play. The list price of the 1,942 square foot loft condominium #4C at 1 Capron Street is $325,000. The monthly HOA fee is $311. Also included are one parking space and additional storage on the first floor of the building. For more information please contact Silvia Deutsch of Re/Max Realty Group at 585.389.1084. by Padraic Michael Collins-Bohrer Mr. Collins-Bohrer lives and works in downtown Rochester.
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Legal Ads [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Articles of Organization of VICAHWDA Properties, LLC filed with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on June 25, 2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC, 74 Main Street, POB 31, Akron, NY 140010031. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any business permitted by law. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Ecologically Applied Technologies, LLC filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 6/25/2014. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 38 Deland Park A, Fairport, NY 14450. LLC purpose: any lawful activity [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Hair Etc by Vee LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 4/15/14. 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, 40 Bittner Street Rochester NY 14604. Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] American Machining Technologies, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 7/9/2014. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 100 Thruway Park, W. Henrietta, NY 14586. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Articles of Organization of limited liability company, RCG Long Pond 2, LLC ( LLC) were filed with the Department of State on July 2, 2014. Monroe County is the county within which it will have its office; its principal business address is 366 White Spruce Blvd., Rochester, New York 14623 The LLC has designated the Secretary of State of New York as it agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. RCG Long Pond 2, LLC, c/o Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, Ltd. , 366 White Spruce Blvd., Rochester,
New York 14623 is the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC.”Its purpose is to own real property. [ NOTICE ] Bar Down LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/19/13. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 36 Crosswinds Cir. Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] BENERN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/9/14. 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, 1490 Providence Dr., Webster, NY 14580. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] Bird’s Eye View LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 07/03/14. Off. Loc.: Monroe County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 21 Floverton St., Rochester, NY 14610. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Bradford Dog Training LLC Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/27/14. 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 5 Elmcroft Rd., Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Calkain Companies LLC Authority filed SSNY 4/25/14. Office: Monroe Co. LLC formed VA 11/8/11, exists, located 11150 Sunset Hills Rd. #300 Reston, VA 20190. SSNY design. agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served and shall mail copy to same address. Cert of Regis. Filed DE SOS, PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] COPPER HILL MEDIA LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 6/25/2014. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to
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Attn: Member, 2Wood Spring Hill, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Corn Hill Neighbors Association Election of Officers and Annual Meeting On Monday, September 8, the Corn Hill Neighbors Association will hold its election of new board members in the lower level foyer at 133 S. Fitzhugh Street from 5-7:30 p.m. At the close of the voting, the Annual CHNA General Meeting will be held in the Lower Level Conference Room. Featured will be a powerpoint presentation about the history of Corn Hill and its Arts Festival. [ NOTICE ] DeCoste & Rafi, PLLC Notice of the formation of DeCoste & Rafi, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Department of State of NY on 7/18/2014. Office Location: County of Monroe. The Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The PLLC, 51 Parkridge Dr., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: to practice law. [ NOTICE ] DELMONTE RENTALS, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/25/14. 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, 23 Old Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14625. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] DISCOVERY-SXM LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/20/14. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to David R Overy 83 Deer Creek Road Pittsford, NY 14534 Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] ELM CITY DIGITAL LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 6/26/2014. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to Attn: Member, 2Wood Spring Hill, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] FamLanders LLC filed Arts. of Org. with Sec’y
of State (SSNY) on July 17, 2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 160 Penfield Rd., Rochester, NY 14610. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] FERO & INGERSOLL, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/8/14. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the Registered Agent: Matthew Fero 2024 W Henrietta Rd Rochester, NY 14623. Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Goodhand Properties LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on July 15, 2014. 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 PO Box 30906, Rochester, NY 14603. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] H.A.S. FIRST CLASS, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/18/14. 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: Darrin D. Singleton, Sr., Manager, 8 Knickerbocker Ave., Rochester, NY 14615. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] JACKERN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/23/14. 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, 1490 Providence Dr., Webster, NY 14580. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] LANDIA BOTANICALS, LLC. App. for Authority filed with the Dept. of State of NY on 5/9/2014. Jurisdiction: DE, the date of its organization is: 4/4/2014. Office location in New York State: Monroe County . The Secretary of the State of NY (“SSNY”) is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served, the address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of such process is: The LLC, 18 Winding Brook Dr., Fairport, NY 14450.
Address maintained in its jurisdiction is: 2711 Centerville Rd, Ste. 400, Wilmington DE 19808. The authorized officer in its jurisdiction of organization where a copy of its Certificate of Formation can be obtained is: DE Secretary of State, 401 Federal St., STE 4, Dover DE 19901. The purpose of the company is: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] LFM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/19/14. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1100 Driving Park Ave., Newark, NY 14513, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Maxwell HR Consulting LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/15/14. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail copy to: 81 Valley Brook Dr. Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] MOLLERN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/14/14. 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, 1490 Providence Dr., Webster, NY 14580-9485. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Name of Foreign LLC: SERVICE KING PAINT & BODY, LLC. Auth. filed with NY Dept. of State: 6/30/14. Office loc.: Monroe Co. LLC formed in TX: 6/21/07. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o Business Filings Inc., 187 Wolf Rd., Ste. 101, Albany, NY 12205. TX addr. of LLC: 808 S Central Expwy, Richardson, TX 75080. Cert. of Org. filed with TX Sec. of State, 1019 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78707. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Name of LLC: 1850 WRS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 4/4/14. Office location: Monroe County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may
be served and shall mail process to: 762 Brooks Ave., Rochester, NY 14619. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION of Favro & Associates LLC - Articles of Organization filed with the Sec. of State of NY (“SSNY”) on June 26, 2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 63 Red Lion Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467. Purpose: to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Akachi LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 05/01/2014. 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 2920 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of ALMASRI, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) May 28, 2014. 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 150 Lake Avenue, Rochester, New York 14608. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of AMIR & AVIV GABAY, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 6/12/14. 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 237 Andrews St, Rochester, NY 14604. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of FD Property Solutions, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 04/10/2014. 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 C/O FD Property Solutions, LLC, 101 Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 89109 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Grinspun Labs, LLC, Art.
of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/12/2014. 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 140 Metro Park, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of KJR Materials Technology Consulting LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/27/2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: US Corp. Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Av. Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MCR Property Services, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 06/10/2014. 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 MCR Property Services, LLC 454 Peart Ave. Rochester, NY 14622. Purpose: Property services. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of New York’s Finest Meat Hot Sauce, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) June 4, 2014. 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 237 Ridgecrest Road, Rochester, New York 14626. Purpose: any lawful activities.
1150 Pittsford Victor Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 29 LABS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/03/14. 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, 12 Willowbend Dr., Penfield, NY 14526. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 4000 West Ridge Road LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/28/14. 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 Tom J. Thomas, 55 Allied Way, Hilton, NY 14468. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: TRANSFORMATIONAL PROPERTIES LLC. Article of Organization file with the Secretary of State (SSNY) of New York on 4/28/14. Office location Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. DDNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to: Transformational Properties LLC 2 State Street, 1400 Crossroads Building Rochester NY 14614. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Principal Business location is 2 State Street, 1400 Crossroads Building Rochester NY 14614
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Notice of Formation of Take5 Family Enterprises LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) April 8, 2014. 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 283 Tumbleweed Dr. Pittsford NY 14534 . Purpose: any lawful activities.
Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company. WHITESTONE FINE ARTS LLC filed articles of Organization with NYS on June 6,2014. (1) Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. (2) The Secretary of State has been designated as its agent and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it is: the LLC, 112 Heatherstone Lane, Rochester, New York 14618. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Latest date upon which the LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 180 Carousel Lane, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/30/14. 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 James F. Lieb, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust,
[ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of ABSTRACT EXPRESS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/27/2014.
Legal Ads 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, 2541 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Appel Holdings LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/10/14. 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., Ste. 132, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Artistic Surfaces LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 5/12/14 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 25 Pyramid Lane Rochester, NY 14624 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of BARONE BROTHERS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/9/2014. 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, 482 Joseph Circle, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BODY VITAL SPA, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/21/2014. 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 1425 JEFFERSON ROAD, SUITE #7, ROCHESTER, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of CESERE PROPERTIES LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/12/14. 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 CESERE PROPERTIES LLC, P.O. Box 1342, Pittsford, NY 14534 . Purpose: any lawful activities.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of CKK Rental Zone LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/30/2005. 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, 336 Buffalo Rd., Rochester, NY 14611. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of CLEARVIEW AVE NY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/9/2014. 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 Law Office of Anthony A. DiNitto, L.L.C., 8 Silent Meadows Dr., Spencerport, NY 14659. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of EARL STREET LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/2/2014. 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, POB 92403, Rochester, NY 14692. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Excellence In Renovation & Building, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/8/14. 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 129 Squirrels Heath Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Flint Ventures LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/28/14. 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 GEMM Holdings, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) May 14, 2014. 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 139 Copperfield Road, Rochester, New York 14615. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of HIDDEN HOLLOW LAWN & GARDEN LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/10/2014. 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, 1842 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Penfield, NY 14526. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of IH HOLDING 3, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/09/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 180 Charlotte St., Rochester, NY 14607. 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 Indus State Street LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/18/14. 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 The LLC, 1080 Pittsford-Victor Road, Ste. 201, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Juan & Maria’s Holdings, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on July 9, 2014. Its office is to be located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served, and a copy of any process should be mailed to 217 Magnolia St., East Rochester, NY 14445. The purpose of the Company is any lawful business. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of LPL Bullets, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State on June 17, 2014. 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 64 CastleView Drive, Rochester, New York 14622. The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LWM Assets, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/18/14. 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 Morgan Peemm Holding LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/15/14. 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 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Morgan Publisher Apartments, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/3/14. 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 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MURRELET CONSULTING LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on June 12, 2014. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 41 Bending Creek Road, Apartment 4, Rochester, NY 14624. Purpose: Any Lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of National Yachting Services LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/11/14. Office location:
Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 28 E. Main St., Ste. 600, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Norcon 135 Franklin LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/7/14. 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 The LLC, 261 Mill Road, East Aurora, NY 14502. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of POGUE PROPERTIES LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/20/2014. 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, 263 Zuber Rd., Rochester, NY 14622. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of PRECISION CUSTOM PAINTING LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) DATE.4/14/2014 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 79 WILLOW BRIDGE TRAIL, PENFIELD NY 14526 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Proactive Representation LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/30/2014. 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 4497 Carter Rd, Fairport, NY 14450 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of ROCHESTER PHOENIX MARTIAL ARTS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/12/2014. 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, 16521 Route 31, Holley, NY 14470. Purpose: Any lawful act.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Rockford Morgan LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/12/13. 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 1170 Pittsford-Victor Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of SOUTHVALLEY OUTFITTERS AND WATERFOWL, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/17/2014. 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, 2368 Manitou Rd., Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sporting and Defensive Firearms Academy LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/18/2014. 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 95 Alton Way, West Henrietta, NY 14586. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of STEWSON TERRA FIRMA, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/24/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 9 Ledgmont Dr., Fairport, NY 14450. 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: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of The Moving Companion, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) DATE. Office location: Monroe County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Registered Agents INC. 90 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of TWG & Associates, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) November 12, 2013. 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 1398 Culver Road, Rochester, New York 14609. Purpose: any lawful activities.
business address: 1001 South York Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040. Cert. of Org. filed with PA Sec. of Commonwealth, 401 North St., Rm 206, Harrisburg, PA 17120. Purpose: all lawful purposes.
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Notice of Formation of Union Bering LLC. Articles of Organization file with NYS Department of State Division of Corporation and State Records on 03/13/2014. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Department of State of New York State shall mail process to:C/O United States Corporation Agency, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose of Company Exporting and Importing Activity.
Notice of Qualification of Coldbrook Insurance Group, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/1/14. NYS fict. name: Coldbrook Insurance Agency Group, LLC. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in MI on 11/5/13. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. MI and principal business addr.: 45 Coldbrook St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Cert. of Org. filed with MI Director of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, 2501 Woodlake Cir., Okemos, MI 48864. Purpose: all lawful purposes.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Vassar Management, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the SSNY on 06/18/2014. Office Location: Monroe County, New York. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SS shall mail process to: Business Filings Inc. 187 Wolf Rd Ste 101, Albany NY, 12205. LLC’s purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qual. of Pots Acquisitions LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/11/14. Office loc.: Monroe County. LLC org. in DE 6/12/14. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. DE off. addr.: CTC, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. on file: SSDE, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purp.: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Benjamin Foods L.L.C. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/21/14. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in PA on 10/14/03. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. PA and principal
[ NOTICE ] O’TOOLE LAW FIRM PLLC, a domestic Prof. LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/30/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to C/O the PLLC, 116 Bronze Leaf Trail, Rochester, NY 14612. Purpose: Law. [ NOTICE ] Outlines by Mochi, LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 7/15/14. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 43 Evergreen Ave Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] SANTARIELLO, AKL & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/3/14. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 200 Canal View Blvd., Ste. 206, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: To practice Law. [ NOTICE ] SIMCO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING,
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Legal Ads > page 37 LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/12/14. 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, 94 Pickdale, Rochester, NY 14626. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Sybra Energy LLC filed Articles of Organization with SSNY on 08/01/14. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 376 Lexington Ave. #13546, Rochester, NY 14613. Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] WOODSWAY HOLDINGS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/11/2014. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2255 Lyell Ave., Rochester, NY 14606, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Schultz @ Bellille Entertainment LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 7/18/14. Off. Loc.: Monroe Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 24 Red Post Crescent, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: all lawful activities.
[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] DAMT, LLC (“LLC”), has filed Articles of Organization with the NY Secretary of State (“NYSS”) on July 22, 2014 pursuant to Section 203 of the NY Limited Liability Law. The office of the LLC shall be located in Monroe County, NY. The NYSS is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and the address to which the NYSS shall mail a copy of any process served on him against the LLC is C/O Alexander Soto, 2100 Harris Road, Penfield, NY 14526. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (“LLC”). Name: 120 Rossiter Road, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 5/7/14. New York office location: Monroe County. Principal business location: 18 Whitestone Lane, Rochester, NY. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to: 18 Whitestone Lane, Rochester, NY 14618. LLC is organized to
engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PLLC Courtney Reich, PE, PLLC ] Under Section 1203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the professional service limited liability company is: Courtney Reich, PE, PLLC. SECOND: The articles of organization were filed with the department of state on May 30, 2014. THIRD: The professional service limited liability company shall practice the profession of: professional engineering. FOURTH: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Monroe County. FIFTH: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the professional service limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: P.O. Box 100, 31 WestMain Street, LeRoy, New York 14482. SIXTH:The names and residence addresses of all individuals who are to be the original members and the original managers, if any, are: Courtney Elizabeth Reich, P.E., 59 Matthew Dr., Fairport, NY 14450, License no: 090321. Courtney Reich, Organizer
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[ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing pursuant to Article 18-A of the New York State General Municipal Law will be held by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) on the 19th day of August, 2014 at 11:30 a.m., local time, at the Ebenezer Watts Conference Center, 49 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14614, in connection with the following matter: ONE MT. HOPE LLC, a New York limited liability company, for itself or an entity formed or to be formed (collectively, the “Company”) has requested that the Agency assist with a certain Project (the “Project”), consisting of: (A) the acquisition by sublease, license or otherwise, of an interest in an existing approximately 35,000 square-foot building (the “Existing Improvements”) located on approximately 1.75-acres of land at One Mt. Hope Avenue in the City of Rochester, New York; (B) the renovation of the Existing Improvements including, but not limited to, a new roof, historical restoration of the parapet, significant interior reconfiguration and major systems upgrades (the “Improvements”); and (C) the acquisition and installation therein, thereon or thereabout of certain machinery, equipment and related personal property (the “Equipment” and, together with the Improvements, the “Facility”), all for continued use by Bivona Child Advocacy Center in their efforts to provide services and support to child victims of abuse. The Facility will be initially operated and/or managed by the Company. The Agency will acquire an interest in the Facility and lease the Facility to the Company. The financial assistance contemplated by the Agency will consist generally of the exemption from taxation expected to be claimed by the Company as a result of the Agency taking an interest in, possession or control (by lease, license or otherwise) of the Facility, or of the Company acting as an agent of the Agency, consisting of: (i) exemption from state and local sales and use tax with respect to
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the qualifying personal property portion of the Facility, (ii) exemption from mortgage recording tax with respect to any qualifying mortgage on the Facility, and (iii) exemption from general real property taxation with respect to the Facility, which exemption shall be offset, in whole or in part, by contractual payments in lieu of taxes by the Company for the benefit of affected tax jurisdictions. A copy of the Company’s application, containing the Benefit/Incentive analysis, is available for inspection at the Agency’s offices at 8100 CityPlace, 50 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and will be available for inspection and review at the above-scheduled Public Hearing. The Agency will at the above-stated time and place hear all persons with views in favor of or opposed to either the location or nature of the Facility, or the proposed financial assistance being contemplated by the Agency. In addition, at, or prior to, such hearing, interested parties may submit to the Agency written materials pertaining to such matters.
154.01-1-21 described in Deed recorded in Liber 5478 of Deeds, page 297; lot size .68 acres. 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: $136,823.44 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: July 2014 Miguel A. Reyes, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ]
Index No. 2013-4833 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Mary Ryder f/k/a Mary Caprarella; ESL Federal Credit Union; Board of Directors of Willow Pond Association, Inc.; “John Doe” and/or “Mary Roe”, Defendants. Dated: August 6, Pursuant to a Judgment 2014 COUNTY OF of Foreclosure and Sale MONROE INDUSTRIAL dated July 11, 2014 DEVELOPMENT AGENCY and entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will By: Judy A. sell at public auction in Seil, Executive Director the lobby of the Monroe [ NOTICE OF SALE ] County Clerk’s Office located at 39 West Main Index No. 2013-12768 Street, Rochester, New SUPREME COURT York, County of Monroe STATE OF NEW YORK on August 27, 2014 at COUNTY OF MONROE 10:00 a.m., on that day, ESL Federal Credit the premises directed by Union, Plaintiff, vs. said Judgment to be sold Esther Bills Defendants. and therein described Pursuant to a Judgment as follows: ALL THAT of Foreclosure and Sale TRACT OR PARCEL dated July 1, 2014 OF LAND, situate in and entered herein, the Town of Penfield, I, the undersigned, County of Monroe and the Referee in said State of New York, Judgment named, will known as 8 Katsura sell at public auction in Court, Penfield, NY the lobby of the Monroe 14526, Tax Account No. County Clerk’s Office 139.12-1-70 described located at 39 West Main in Deed recorded in Street, Rochester, New Liber 8812 of Deeds, York, County of Monroe page 347; lot size 49 on August 13, 2014 at x 120. Said premises 9:30 a.m., on that day, are sold subject to the premises directed by any state of facts an said Judgment to be sold accurate survey may and therein described show, zoning restrictions as follows: ALL THAT and any amendments TRACT OR PARCEL thereto, covenants, OF LAND, situate in restrictions, agreements, the Town of Perinton, reservations, and County of Monroe and easements of record State of New York, and prior liens, if any, known as 2121 Whitney municipal departmental Road East, Fairport, NY violations, and such other provisions as 14450; Tax Account No.
may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $68,275.35 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: July 2014 Jason Diponzio, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2014-454 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, f/k/a Eastman Savings and Loan Association, Plaintiff, vs. Eleanor Ann Fogle, Deceased, and any persons who are heirs distributees of Eleanor Ann Fogle, Deceased, and all persons who are widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be deceased, and their husbands, wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; Gerald Nusz; United States of America; People of the State of New York; “John Doe” and/or “Mary Roe”, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 14, 2014 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 August 25, 2014 at 9:30 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Irondequoit, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 63 Kings Lane, Rochester, NY 14617, Tax Account No. 076.16-2-66 described in Deed recorded in Liber 3233 of Deeds, page 119; lot size .25 acres. 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: $90,563.09 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: July 2014 Sarah E. Wesley, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF MONROE U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, INC. 2006HE3, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-HE3, Plaintiff, against MICHAEL A. MILLER, DEANNA VANSTEENBURG, et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 2/13/2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Front Steps of the Monroe County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, City of Rochester, State of New York on 08/28/2014 at 12:45PM, premises known as 44 MENDON IONIA ROAD, Mendon, NY 14506 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Mendon, County of Monroe and State of New York, SBL No.: 216.02-1-19. Approximate amount of judgment $130,747.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 2013-4800. Christopher Calabrese, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, P.O. Box 540, Getzville, NY 14068 Dated: July 22, 2014 1104815 [ NOTICES ] L & T MERCHANDISE, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/27/14. 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: Dorothy Raley, 526 Eaton Rd., Rochester, NY 14617. General Purposes.
Fun [ NEWS OF THE WEIRD ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD
Cat Nanny
Facial recognition software, increasingly important to global anti-terrorism operations, is being brought to ... cats. Taiwanese developer Mu-Chi Sung announced in July plans for marketing the software as part of a cat health device so that owners, especially those with multiple cats, can better monitor their cats’ eating habits. Sung first had to overcome the problem of how to get the cat to stick its head through a slot in the feeder so the software can start to work. The device, with mobile apps for remote monitoring by the owner, may sell for about $250.
Government in Action
— The Environmental Protection Agency is already a News of the Weird favorite (for example, the secret goofing-off “man cave” of one EPA contractor in July 2013 and, two months later, the fabulist EPA executive who skipped agency work for months by claiming falsely to be on secret CIA missions), but the agency’s Denver Regional Office took it to another level in June. In a leaked memo, the Denver deputy director implored employees to end the practice of leaving feces in the office’s hallway. The memo referred to “several” incidents. — The federal food stamp program, apparently uncontrollably rife with waste, has resorted to giving financial awards to the states that misspend food stamp money the least. In July, the Florida Department of Children and Families, beaming with pride, announced it had won a federal grant of $7 million for having blown only $47 million in food stamp benefits in 2013 (less than 1 percent of its $6 billion in payments). Vermont, the worst-performing state, misspends almost 10 percent of its food stamp benefits. — The Way the World Works: The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Admin-
istration came down hard in July on West Virginia’s Freedom Industries for violations of chemical safety standards in January 2014 that resulted in the 10-day contamination of drinking water for 300,000 residents. OSHA issued two fines to the company -- one for $7,000 and the other for $4,000.
Great Art!
— Ms. Milo Moire, a Swiss performance artist, startled (and puzzled) fairgoers at Germany’s Art Cologne in April by creating a painting while standing on two ladders, nude and expelling “eggs,” filled with paint and ink, from her vagina. Each “PlopEgg” canvas made what she called a powerful feminist statement about women, fertility and creativity. (In June, she attempted to tour Switzerland’s Art Basel fair “wearing” only the names of clothing items written on her nude body, e.g., on her leg, the word “pants.” Officials told her to go get dressed if she wanted to see the show.) — Update: Critics praised bad-girl British artist Tracey Emin’s 1998 furniture-and-effects exhibit, “My Bed,” supposedly representing a failed romantic relationship, featuring mussed sheets and, littering the room, empty vodka bottles and used condoms. Prominent collector Charles Saatchi turned heads when he bought the piece for the equivalent of about $200,000, and in June, almost 15 years later, he sold “My Bed” at auction for the equivalent of $4,330,000. — In July, the large cement “Humpty Dumpty” at the Enchanted Forest in Salem, Oregon, created by Roger Tofte in 1970, was destroyed when two intruders tried to climb the wall Humpty was sitting on. However, the wall crumbled and Humpty suffered a great fall, and Tofte said he doubted he could put Humpty back together again, but would try instead to make a new one.
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[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Having fun should be your focus. Meet as many people as you can and discover new friendships due to common interests and future goals. Don’t let a past relationship stand between you and true love. Live in the moment, and be receptive to romantic advances. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may think you know what you want and who you want to be with romantically, but don’t try to buy your way into someone’s heart. Ulterior motives are present and will lead to insincere gestures of friendliness. Be
yourself and offer simple pleasures. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll attract someone you work with. Before you get involved, consider the effect it will have on your position. Someone older or younger may be appealing, but not necessarily the best fit for you. A wait-and-see approach will save you from a costly mistake. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take part in unusual events in your community, and you will come across someone who interests you in many different ways. Take your time and let things unfold naturally, and
you will end up with a workable situation that can bring you lots of comfort and joy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll want to have fun, try new things and explore what life has to offer. A change of scenery or people you hang out with will lead to unusual options you have not considered in the past. Do more research before you make a leap of faith. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A love affair can turn out to be costly emotionally, financially or physically if you are not careful. Not everyone will be honest regarding health or status issues. Take your time, ask questions, do a
background check and avoid an unwanted situation. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Travel plans or getting involved in a fundraiser will lead to interesting encounters with potential partners from backgrounds quite different from your own. Don’t make judgments based on what someone tells you, find out firsthand and make your own decision. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take a different approach to love and romance, and you will mystify someone looking for an unconventional relationship built on creativity and joint ventures. Take the road less traveled.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are in need of change, but that doesn’t mean you need to jump from one thing to the next without giving much thought to the outcome. Slow down, smell the flowers and let the right partner come to you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t make assumptions or decisions based on appearances. Taking time to get to know someone from an emotional point of view will change the way you think about relationships. Sharing is a big part of making a commitment that has the potential to go the distance.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll attract lovers easily, but beware anyone trying to make decisions for you or who shows possessive tendencies that will infringe on your free spirit. Being admired is one thing, but when someone tries to own you, it’s time to make a quick exit. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ve got all the right moves when it comes to attracting a perfect partner. Getting into social settings will lead to someone who fits into your plans. Love and romance are on the rise, and a serious commitment can and should be made.
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