October 28 - November 3, 2015 - CITY Newspaper

INSIDE, PAGE 21

Bolgen Vargas is out.

Methadone clinic planned for Brighton.

In awe of Aweful Kanawful.

EDUCATION, PAGE 4

NEIGHBORHOODS, PAGE 5

MUSIC, PAGE 12

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Lessons from California

What an incredible opportunity the City of Rochester had earlier this month to learn how some of the poorest communities in California are thriving.

Dr. Anthony Iton of the California Endowment spoke at the 5th annual Guyer Lectureship in Public Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and presented his groundbreaking work tying ZIP code to life expectancy.

How wonderful that walkable streets and access to green spaces impact our health more than blood pressure medications and surgery for obesity!

Perhaps we should use Dr. Iton’s work as a model to help guide us while we address the challenges impacting the health and well-being of those living in the Rochester region — obesity, gun violence, failing schools, and intergenerational poverty to name a few.

Let’s put our heads together to be sure all in our region are able to reach their fullest potential in a safe and healthy community.

MARC LAVENDER

Abortion by any other name

In her October 14 Urban Journal (“Abortion rights limits are indeed an attack on women”), Mary Anna Towler writes, “It’s hard to speak out for something that opponents call infanticide. And facts and medical science get shoved to the side.”

What else can we call it? Facts and medical science have shown that during pregnancy, a living human infant grows in her mother’s womb.

The decision to have an abortion, even when made for the compelling reasons that Ms. Towler cites, is still nothing less than the termination of that life.

I say this not because I want to declare war on other women or demonize the mothers who have had to make this terrible decision,

but because I feel it is necessary to speak up for the unborn child.

MARY LOU BROWN

‘Bore’ was a bust

The “Big Bore” (News, October 14) is anything but, which is confirmed by your placing the county executive race on your cover. You clearly recognize the importance of breaking the Republican stranglehold on this influential office, and you’re fully aware of the real issues separating the candidates.

So I was dismayed that your calling the race a bore plays into the hands of the Republicans’ “low profile” strategy, which, by discouraging people’s interest in voting, helps maintain the Republican status quo.

We surely don’t want an “interesting” race like Donald Trump’s xenophobic, misogynist, racist, circus-like campaign that gets constant media attention.

How about a reasonable discussion of issues like a countywide school district or a countywide progressive income tax to replace the regressive property tax and sales tax for school funding?

How about a real jobs program instead of the absurdity called COMIDA? How about electing county legislators on the basis of proportional representation instead of gerrymandered districts? How about putting everybody under one big single-payer health plan instead of the crazy-quilt private-for-profit rip-off that we have now?

We thankfully don’t have to deal here with typical Republican tactics such as purging registration lists, challenging voter ID’s, and negative campaigning where Democrats are labeled “tax and spend” (and the Republicans “tax and steal”). So the media should be highlighting, even dramatizing, the key issues in this race to convey their import to voters.

Congratulations to City for doing its part, despite the unfortunate headline, in covering the campaign issues that are vital to our collective welfare.

BILL MCCOY

GOP not interested in cooperation

I find it amazing that some people still say that President Obama is at fault because he didn’t find a way to

work with the Republican Congress.

The current chaos in the House of Representatives with the Republican majority attempting to find a speaker shows that Republicans cannot even work with themselves.

The Tea Party faction doesn’t want government to work except to implement their extreme social agenda of banning abortion, deporting undocumented immigrants, and establishing a Christian theocracy that allows individuals to discriminate on religious grounds.

Unfortunately, I do not see the situation improving until Congressional districts are not gerrymandered and more middle-ofthe-road candidates are elected.

DOUGLAS ROBB

Here comes the sun

Solar is a great idea, but they still need time to bring the costs down (no subsidies), and the efficiencies up. Until then, we can wait. And when you do [get solar], use a local company.

JOHNNY

Like all technology, it’s getting better with time. I’ve been following solar/ wind power tech more over the past few years because I’ve started using solar out at my camp (as opposed to being grid-tied and paying a monthly charge to a utility company, when in reality I’m hardly using any electricity at the camp.)

I tell you, it’s nice not paying a monthly service fee. If I had the funds to buy a system to power my actual house with solar/wind, I’d do it.

ERIC MALONEY

A vote for Sanders

Bernie is not only a dreamer but a doer. He is someone who can reach across party lines to bring about the change we need in our country. He is absolutely correct that a revolution is what we need.

The people of America need to rise up and take back their government from the pundits and the politicians for sale.

With a president like Bernie, we could see real and meaningful change from Washington for the first time in a long time. Bernie is not for sale, and that means a lot to the American people, including me.

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URBAN JOURNAL | BY MARY ANNA TOWLER

An impossible job claims another superintendent Here we are again.

The Rochester school board and Bolgen Vargas, the superintendent it hired with enthusiasm three years ago, are parting ways. Vargas’s contract doesn’t expire until next June, but tension between him and board members had been building, and they told him recently that they weren’t going to renew his contract when it expired. So they’re buying out the remainder of his contract, and he’s leaving at the end of December.

The board and Vargas are trying to make the change as smooth and publicly palatable as possible. While not denying the seriousness of the situation, they’re describing the early contract termination as simple common sense. And it probably is.

If the board wants a different direction, for instance, why have Vargas draft a budget that another administration would have to operate under?

Is there more to it than that? Certainly some people will insist that there is; the tension between Vargas and the board hasn’t been a secret. And now many people will fly into yet another tantrum, damning the school board, damning Vargas, damning the teachers’ union, damning the district as a whole.

But that’s misguided. There’s a growing crisis in public education in Rochester, and our latest difficulty with a superintendent is the result of that crisis, not the cause.

The problem is that the public and community leaders expect the impossible from the school district.

Rochester has one of the highest childpoverty rates in the nation. And we expect the school district to provide a quality education that will set students on a path to college or a career, despite the poverty and its concentration in a large swath of the city.

This is not a Rochester problem. It is a problem facing every urban school district in the country.

I’m past the point of arguing about the effects of concentrated poverty on children and on their education. Facts are facts. The effects of living in a highly stressed, high-poverty neighborhood have been documented, repeatedly. We’re snuffing out the chances of a successful life for thousands of children. Tragically, for too many city students, the future is one of continued poverty, life in stressful neighborhoods, and, for some, crime, prison, or early death.

But it’s easier to point fingers than to work together and come up with

This is not a Rochester problem. It is a problem facing every urban school district in the country.” solutions – easier for those of us on the outside to damn the district than to recognize that the solution involves us.

Vargas and the current school board are good people, committed to trying to do the impossible. We can get rid of all of them and bring in new players, but if we insist that the district has to do this job by itself, we’ll find ourselves in this same position a few years from now.

The Rochester school district did not cause the poverty. It cannot eliminate it. Teachers, school board members, administrators: all can do a better job, and we should expect them to. But they cannot work miracles.

This is a moral issue, and I can’t think of a more important one facing this community. That we have let our urban education crisis continue to build, decade after decade, is a sin.

This community is in the early stages of a new effort to try to deal with the poverty.

As its leaders have emphasized, if that effort is successful, it won’t happen overnight. It took a long time for Rochester’s poverty to get this bad, and it will take a long time and enormous effort to make a dent in it.

Meantime, we’re facing another big change in the school district. That puts a major responsibility on the shoulders of school board members, obviously. But those of us on the outside have plenty of responsibility, too. A good place to start would be to stop blaming the school district for a problem the community continues to let build. rochestercitynewspaper.com

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[ NEWS FROM THE WEEK PAST ]

Cuomo order protects trans people

Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order to prohibit housing, employment, financial, and education discrimination against trans people in New York. Cuomo bypassed the State Legislature, which has repeatedly failed to pass the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act. LGBT advocacy groups cheered the order.

Dirty money

The settlement of a longstanding dispute between the state and the tobacco industry will provide $550 million to New York. The money comes from the massive 1998 settlement between the tobacco industry and all US states and territories. The newly-released funding will be split among the state and its counties.

Work continues on MCC downtown campus Contractors started work on the second phase of Monroe Community College’s new downtown campus, which is being built in former Kodak buildings on State Street. This phase includes general construction and interior work, as well as roofing, elevator, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. Officials expect the

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campus to open for the fall 2017 semester.

News

Now we wait

The Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council pitched its application for the Upstate Revitalization Initiative competition to the state board that’ll judge it.

Seven Upstate regions are competing for one of three $500-million awards. The winners will be announced at the end of the year.

EDUCATION | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO

Vargas is out

Nuclear pact

Rochester Gas & Electric and the Ginna nuclear plant have proposed some new terms for an agreement that temporarily props up the struggling power plant. RG&E would pay Ginna $15.4 million monthly to keep cranking out electricity, a decrease from the $17.5 million that the two parties originally proposed. The amended agreement, which needs the approval of state and federal regulators, would end on March 31, 2017.

Bolgen Vargas will step down as superintendent of the Rochester school district at the end of December, well before his contract expires in June 2016.

Tracking zombies

Republican County Legislator Tony Micciche introduced legislation to create a countywide registry of vacant homes. “Zombie” properties often become havens for drug use, he said, and targets for vandalism, copper theft, and arson. They also drive down the value of neighboring homes, he said.

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Bolgen Vargas’s last day with the Rochester City School District is December 31. He was made superintendent in 2012, after an interim stint in the job.

PHOTO BY RYAN WILLIAMSON

He will be replaced by Daniel Lowengard, retired superintendent of the Syracuse City School District. Lowengard will serve as interim superintendent of Rochester schools until a permanent superintendent is hired, hopefully by the end of the school year, says Rochester school board president Van White. Lowengard will not be eligible for the permanent job, White says.

White says that all seven board members are in agreement concerning Vargas’s departure and the terms. The board will buy out the remaining six months of Vargas’s contract and Vargas has agreed to be available to support Lowengard in the transition.

Vargas’s annual salary is $195,000.

Vargas says that went to the board in September to talk about renewing his contract. But when board members indicated that his contract would likely not be

extended, Vargas says that he decided to leave.

“It’s a mutual decision,” Vargas says. “It’s no secret to anyone here that we’ve had our disagreements and it’s in the best interest of the district.”

Problems between Vargas and the school board have been brewing for at least a couple of years, going back to when Vargas hired former deputy mayor Patricia Malgieri — a well-known critic of the district — as his chief of staff early in his tenure. And his relationship with White has also been tense over the years, their differences at times spilling out into public view.

But both men say that one of the most serious problems has been an ongoing disagreement over the roles and responsibilities of the board and that of the superintendent. Earlier this year, Vargas took the unusual step of continues on page 6

JAZZ FEST | BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

UR Medicine officials say that the Brighton Business

All that jazz

Center is a logical site for Strong Recovery because the University of Rochester and its health system already have operations there. And the site is easily accessible by bus and car.

NEIGHBORHOODS | BY JEREMY MOULE

Clinic worries Brighton residents Growing opioid dependence in the Rochester region is straining local treatment facilities, including UR Medicine’s outpatient Strong Recovery program.

The health system wants to move Strong Recovery — which treats alcohol and drug dependency, including opioid addiction — from Strong Memorial Hospital’s R-Wing on Crittenden Boulevard to the Brighton Business Center at 2613 West Henrietta Road so that the program can grow.

UR Medicine plans to move the program in late spring, and will need a building permit from the Town of Brighton for some interior work at the site.

But some of the complex’s West Brighton neighbors are troubled by one aspect of Strong Recovery: its outpatient methadone clinic. At a recent public meeting on the reorganization plan, a few residents worried that patients would commit crimes in the adjacent neighborhoods. One resident, who wouldn’t give his name, said he’s worried about patients “wandering around our neighborhood.”

Other speakers asked about security at the site and how the methadone clinic works.

Strong Recovery is a voluntary drug and alcohol dependency program, and the patients want treatment, UR Medicine representatives said at the meeting.

The opiate treatment program can accommodate approximately 375 people a year, while the drug and alcohol program can handle around 275 patients yearly.

But demand exceeds capacity. New patients have to wait four to six weeks for a spot in the opioid treatment program and eight weeks for a slot in the alcohol and drug treatment program, said Patrick Seche, director of services for UR Medicine’s Addiction Psychiatry Division.

At the new site, the opiate treatment program would be able to serve approximately 500 patients a year, he said, and the drug and alcohol program would accommodate 400.

UR Medicine officials said that the Brighton Business Center is a logical site because the University of Rochester and its health system already have operations there.

And the site is easily accessible by bus and car.

The methadone clinic is more accurately called medication assisted treatment. Patients are administered medications such as methadone and buprenorphine to ease withdrawal symptoms from drugs including heroin and oxycodone, Seche said. Most of the patients in the opioid program have prescription pill addictions, he said.

“That’s a growing problem,” he said, “especially among young people.”

T OYO TA • H O N D A • F O R D • G M N I S S A N • L E X U S • S U B A R U • V O LVO

The Brighton Business Center on West Henrietta Road PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN

Patients who receive the medications have to comply with strict criteria, including routine drug screenings, Seche said. And many work or attend school, he said.

UR Medicine plans to have two security officers on the site at all times. One will be stationed in the parking lot and will make sure that patients don’t hang around the office after treatment, said Mark Fischer, University of Rochester’s chief of public safety.

Brighton Police Chief Mark Henderson told residents at the meeting that the university has been responsive to town concerns about staffing and appearances at the site. The residents, town, and UR Medicine can work together to address any issues, he said.

Society is struggling with opioid addiction, Henderson said, and his officers often see the consequences. Treatment, he said, is essential to address addiction.

Two Club Pass options are on sale for the 2016 Xerox International Jazz Festival, which runs from June 24 to July 2. There’s the traditional nine-day pass, as well as a new, three-day pass.

The passes grant admission to events at Club Pass venues, but there’s no reserved seating or guaranteed entry. The new three-day pass offers unlimited access to shows at Club Pass venues on any three days during the festival.

The early-bird price for the nineday pass is $174 plus a $6 service charge ($8 if mailed). The price is good until midnight on December 31, then increases to $204 plus service charge.

The early-bird price for the new three-day pass is $134 plus a $6 service charge ($8 if mailed), until midnight, December 31. The price increases to $154 plus a $6 service charge after that. Only a limited number of threeday passes will be sold.

Also, admission to Club Pass shows will increase. Single entry without a Club Pass will be $30 cash at the door for all venues, and $35 at Kilbourn Hall.

The full lineup for the 2016 festival will be announced in late March. Club Passes can be bought online at rochesterjazz.com, or by phone at (585) 454-2060.

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Vargas continues from page 3

threatening legal action against the board over a dispute concerning who and what types of positions should be allowed in the superintendent’s employee group, the cabinet-level management tier.

Vargas continues to argue that the board changed the terms of his contract and overstepped its authority.

“Reasonable people can make the case either way,” Vargas says. “It is clear that we don’t shy away publicly or privately around that difference.”

White says that the disagreements led to significant differences about day to day operations of the district.

The board’s actions are a result of the school board finally adhering to state education law, White says, after years of lax supervision of the SEG. It’s part of a “paradigm shift,” he says, in how the board will supervise superintendents going forward.

White cites the board’s direct involvement in engaging the University of Rochester as the educational partner to turn around East High School as an example of this shift. And he says that the board is currently pursuing a partner for an elementary school.

Vargas never followed through with litigation against the board, but the

It’s no secret to anyone here that we’ve had our disagreements and it’s in the best interest of the district.”

BOL GEN VARGAS, ON H I S I M PEN DI N G DEPART U RE F ROM T H E ROCH EST ER SCH OOL DI ST RI CT

threat clearly damaged his relationship with board members. Though he says he has no regrets about his decision, he also says that he would have preferred to stay with the district longer and that he has no immediate plans.

Vargas was hired in 2011 as the interim superintendent following former superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard’s departure. Vargas was made permanent superintendent almost a year later in a 6-1 vote, with White opposed.

At the time, many school district officials and community leaders said that Vargas was a good choice because of his roots in Rochester. Vargas was a guidance counselor in the Greece school district, and he has been both a Rochester school

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board member and its president.

Vargas seemed to immediately benefit from a comfortable working relationship with Adam Urbanski, president of the Rochester Teachers Association, mending the bitter feud between teachers and central office that developed under Brizard. Some teachers said they were impressed with Vargas’s counseling background because it is similar to classroom teaching experience.

And board members initially seemed relieved, too, because Vargas said he had no interest in seeing governance of the district shift to mayoral control. Vargas struck up a solid working relationship with then mayor Tom Richards, a refreshing change from the tense history between the district and City Hall.

Vargas immediately laid out an aggressive strategy to reverse decades of academic decline at the school district by focusing on fundamentals such as improving the district’s attendance and having students read proficiently by the third grade.

He argued for offering the same academic and extracurricular amenities that suburban schools offer: sports, fully functioning libraries, arts, music, and drama instruction.

And he emphasized early childhood education and universal prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds in the city.

Vargas lengthened the amount of instruction time that students in the district’s lowest performing schools receive, borrowing a strategy for academic improvement frequently touted by higher-performing charter schools.

“The work we’ve done in Rochester speaks for itself,” Vargas says.

But some teachers appear to have changed their view of Vargas and his administration.

In a recent interview, Urbanski said that while Vargas has worked collaboratively with teachers on many fronts, that lately they have disagreed on several issues.

“I give him a lot of credit for increasing a lot of resources for schools, music, art, and physical education,” he said. “But I have to tell you that lately teachers have become very frustrated with what they consider to be central office’s neglect of schools.”

Urbanski cited school safety and discipline concerns, recent changes in how special education is managed, and confusion over additional working hours.

Few people expected Vargas’s contract to be renewed, he said.

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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.

RCDC community grants available

The Rochester Community Design Center is accepting applications for development-design funds until Monday, November 30.

The $2,500 to $15,000 grants are awarded for community projects such as building rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, landscape design, and neighborhood planning. Projects are restricted to designated Rochester neighborhoods inside city limits. The

Correcting ourselves

grants are awarded only to nonprofit organizations or community groups partnering with nonprofits. Information: Aaron Lehman, 271-0520 or www.cdcrochester.org.

Charrette set for El Camino neighborhood

The Community Design Center Rochester will hold the “El Camino Revitalization Area Community Charrette” from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 7. The charrette is sponsored by the city and Ibero-American Development Corporation to gather ideas and input from residents concerning the neighborhood.

The event will be held at School 8, 1180 St. Paul Street. Registration and information: 271-0520 or admin@rrcdc.org.

Photonics and microelectronics conference

Rochester Institute of Technology will host the IEEE Electronic Devices Society’s annual Western New York Conference from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 6. The conference will feature a wide range of speakers offering insight into Rochester’s role in the AIM Photonics initiative. The event will be held in Louise Slaughter Hall at RIT.

We inadvertently left off Ann Lewis’s name from our general election coverage in the October 21 issue. Lewis is running as an independent candidate for the South District on Rochester City Council against incumbent Democrat Adam McFadden and the Green Party’s Alex White. She is a former special education teacher in the Rochester school district, former rehabilitation counselor with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, and a victim service worker for the Rochester Police Department. She says she’d fight for more affordable housing in the city and for the city to provide more money for start-up businesses.

Dining

The Beer Market, as the name implies, focuses mostly on all kinds of beer. The College Town bar offers around 50 beers on tap, including three nitro lines, and an extensive bottle selection. But there is also a food menu that features a selection of pizzas and pretzels. PHOTOS BY MARK CHAMBERLIN

Tapping into good beer The Beer Market 1401 MT. HOPE AVENUE MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY, 11 A.M. TO 12 A.M.; THURSDAY, 11 A.M. TO 1 A.M.; FRIDAY, 11 A.M. TO 2 A.M.; SUNDAY, 12 P.M. TO 12 A.M. 244-2337; FACEBOOK.COM/THEBEERMARKETROCHESTER [ REVIEW ] BY CHRIS LINDSTROM

Regardless of what you think about the style of the College Town development, it has become the immediate dining and social hub for the University of Rochester crowd. Most of the bases are covered within the College Town confines, including a selection of chain establishments, a stylish Italian restaurant, and the only grocery store in the vicinity. The whole development is a bit on the antiseptic side for my tastes, but the access to all of these things is a definite positive for the area.

Right at the tail end of the College Town strip on Mt. Hope Avenue is The Beer Market, where I recently spent some time diving into an expansive beer selection. I enjoyed searching through the double sided page of tap listings to find

some gems among the 50 beers offered at any given time. I’ve had a thing for double IPAs over the past year and I was delighted by the tropical fruit notes and overall balance from Grimm Artisanal Ales’ Afterimage. Not only was this a fantastic beer, but the next time I stopped in, it was already off the tap list. On the surface, this might sound like a bad thing, but being able to have high demand for interesting, limited release beers keeps things fresh and allows for more diverse selections. If you’re serious about beer, The Beer Market should be a regular stop.

The service at the bar was consistently friendly and helpful, especially when I had issues picking from the list. With a category or style in mind, samples were freely offered to try and narrow down the choices. After the relatively heavy Afterimage, I was looking for something lighter but still interesting. A Keebarlin’ Pale Ale from Anderson Valley fit the bill nicely with a complex middle and a light abv. The Beer Market also had a strong selection of local brews, including a refreshing peach sour from Swiftwater Brewing just down the street, and the limited edition Salted Caramel Chocolate Porter from Genesee.

In addition to the draft selection that includes three nitro lines (Guinness included), The Beer Market also has fridge space full of bottles that well outnumber the tap list. If you’re feeling indecisive you can also go for flights, but be aware that you’re paying half the price of a whole beer for each smallish glass.

The food at The Beer Market isn’t much more than an afterthought since the focus is clearly on the beer selection. That’s not to say that some of the food wasn’t tasty, but this is not the restaurant you come to for dishes made from scratch in house. Sometimes, you just get food because you’re drinking and it doesn’t have to be high class to hit the spot.

The Barbarian pretzel ($12.95) is massive and serves as a good accompaniment to drinking in a group. Surprisingly, I didn’t hate the processed beer cheese and mustard sauces that came along with it. The chicken BLT ($9.95) was generic with a toasted focaccia roll and bacon that thankfully overpowered the nonseared piece of plain chicken breast.

I sampled two different pizzas from the list: the Shroom with added sausage, and the Farmer’s Market with added chicken.

The thicker-style crust was originally frozen but was cooked in a pan giving it some

pleasant crunch. The mushroom pizza ($11.95) had spare diced mushrooms and a whole mess of cheese along with a garlic oil base. Adding crumbles of fennel sausage (add 50 cents) was beneficial and the pie satisfied in a greasy, heavy Pizza Hut kind of way. The Farmer’s Market’s ($12.95) ingredients played lighter with a highly acidic, tinny tomato sauce, and artichokes, red onion, and mushrooms.

The spinach was dried out and borderline burnt since it was added at the beginning of cooking instead of the end.

If you’re a Bills fan that likes watching the game out at a bar, I’d recommend giving The Beer Market a shot one of these weeks.

When I came in, the game was on about half the TVs and the sound was pumped through to the bar so I didn’t miss the opportunity to yell at the awful announcers.

There wasn’t a huge crowd which allowed my wife and I to spread out, try some beers, and watch as the Bills disappointed again.

At least the beer was good.

You can read more from Chris Lindstrom or listen to his podcast on his food blog, Foodabouttown. com. Share any dining tips with him on Twitter and Instagram @stromie. rochestercitynewspaper.com

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Assembly of Dust. Saturday, November 21. Flour City Station, 170 East Avenue. 7 p.m. $17-$20. flourcitystation.com; aodust.com. [ BLUES ]

Delbert McClinton. Friday, December 18. German House, 315 Gregory Street. 7 p.m. $36.50-$40. historicgermanhouse.com; delbert.com. [ ART-POP ]

Rubblebucket. Saturday, January 2. Water Street Music Hall, 204 North Water Street. 8 p.m. $16.50-$20. waterstreetmusic.com; rubblebucket.com.

Publick Musick plays Boccherini

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 INCARNATE WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 597 EAST AVENUE 4 P.M. | $10-$20 | PUBLICKMUSICK.ORG [ CLASSICAL ] Publick Musick devotes this weekend’s

concert to four of Boccherini’s string quintets. All of Boccherini’s chamber works exhibit a refined sense of instrumental color and texture, and these elegant works will be in the excellent, historically informed hands of violinists Cynthia Roberts and Boel Gidholm, violist Daniel Elyar, and cellists Christopher Haritatos and Beiliang Zhu (pictured), all performing baroque-style instruments. There is a pre-concert talk at 3:15 p.m. — BY DAVID RAYMOND

Holy Crow Jazz Band THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 ABILENE BAR AND LOUNGE, 153 LIBERTY POLE WAY 8:30 P.M. | $8-$10 | ABILENEBARANDLOUNGE.COM HOLYCROWJAZZBAND.COM [ JAZZ ] If you close your eyes, Jessy Carolina and the Holy Crow Jazz Band will transport you back to the 1920’s and 1930’s when the great American art form, jazz, was freshly minted and bursting with creativity. You’ll hear the tunes of Kid Ory, King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, and Bix Beiderbecke and a few new ones written in that spirit.

And when Carolina sings, if your eyes are still closed, you might mistake her for Ma Rainey. — BY RON NETSKY

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Rock-N-Roll Social Club “Everything’s Fine in the Big Time” Self-released rocknrollsocialclub.com

Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 BUG JAR, 219 MONROE AVENUE 9 P.M. | $8-$12 | BUGJAR.COM; HOLLYGOLIGHTLY.COM [ ROCK ] I’ve seen Garage rock queen, Holly Golightly

get down duo style and heard her rock out with Thee Headcoatees under the watchful eye of Billy Childish. She’s also performed and recorded with Rocket From The Crypt, and The White Stripes.

She’s someone you need to see if garage rock is in your wheelhouse. She’s released more than 20 records including 2015’s “Slowtown Now!” Jackson Cavalier and the Fevertones, and Tart Vandelay will also play.

— BY FRANK DE BLASE

Opera Week MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 LYRIC THEATRE, 400 EAST AVENUE VARIOUS TIMES | FREE TO $25 ROCHESTERLYRICOPERA.ORG [ OPERA ] In celebration of National Opera Week, Rochester Lyric Opera will present a series of performances and lectures, and a competition at the Lyric Theatre. The week begins Monday, November 2, 7 p.m., with a lecture from the Opera Guild of Rochester’s Art Axelrod about the “bad boys” in opera. The week’s events include a performance of arias, “Handel to Heggie,” by Opera Ithaca (Tuesday, November 3, 8 p.m.); and a voice competition featuring teens in 9th through 12th grades (Sunday, November 8, 7 p.m.). — BY JAKE CLAPP

This here LP is a tour of the ultimate record collection; a collection it belongs in. Laying it on thick and heavy with copious doses of greasy melody and greasier riffs, Rock-N-Roll Social Club delivers a nice clean kick to the balls. In the spirit of bands that skate the line between hard rock and even harder rock, this veteran Rochester band has self-produced an exceptional salvo to the blessed trinity of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll with “Everything’s Fine in the Big Time.” The album positively seethes with guitar machismo and grit while the vocals growl with a ragged wisdom over a bed of impending trouble. It kind of reminds me of GNR or STP without the drug abuse or rampant douche-baggery.

— BY FRANK DE BLASE

The Stone Foxes “Twelve Spells” Self-released thestonefoxes.com

[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Jack Moore. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-9944. stickylipsbbq.com.

6:30 p.m.

John Akers & Erik Welsh.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 325-7090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 9 p.m.

Rob & Gary Acoustic.

Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:308:30 p.m.

Zachary Lucky, Susanna Guarino, Benjamin Schwabe.

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $6. [ BLUES ]

Upward Groove. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 2326000. templebarandgrille. com. 10 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]

Food Truck Rodeo: Genesee Valley Band. Rochester

Public Market, 280 N. Union St. cityofrochester.gov/ foodtruckrodeo. 5-9 p.m.

Live from Hochstein: Gossamer Edge. Hochstein

School of Music & Dance, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. hochstein.org. 12-1 p.m. [ JAZZ ]

“Twelve Spells” threatens to boil over with its steamy chaos and kerrang. Garage rock has a series of posts you have to kick the ball through or — according to the bowl-cut-wearing Nazi eggheads — it ain’t garage rock.

I disagree. Those who don’t obey, don’t abide, or don’t follow are the innovators who will keep the dust off the genre and keep it exciting. You can start with The Stone Foxes’ overall implementation of syncopation without derailing the groove to keep the party going.

Calling this San Francisco garage band a garage band is not entirely inaccurate; it’s just that it’s so much more. I know it’s my job to describe it, but it escapes me. Let me say The Stone Foxes has mod moxy, and a retro tube drive get-up and shake. It’s epic, cinematic, and gone. It’ll pick you up, Jack. Just spin the tracks “She Said Riot” or “Dying Star” and try to sit still. More than garage rock at a passing glance, but when it decides to, awesome garage prevails.

— BY FRANK DE BLASE

Anthony Giannovola.

Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6:309:30 p.m.

Big Band Dance Series: Greece Jazz Band.

Ontario Beach Park, 4799 Lake Ave. 865-3320. ontariobeachentertainment. org. 6 p.m. Opener: Al Bruno trio. $2.

Margaret Explosion. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue. thelittle.org. 7 p.m.

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Not everyone sets out to be a rock star.

“I always wanted to be a stuntman,” Austin Lake says. “Evel Knievel had his own record. And I thought it was a good publicity stunt to put out your own record. And now I’m hooked on this music thing. I realized I had some stuff I wanted to get out there.”

Lake records under the nomme de’ twang Aweful Kanawful and has just released “Brave As Hits,” an album (cassette actually) of lo-fi elegance and innovation. The album is positively brilliant and warrants further discussion. But first, that name.

“Aweful Kanawful? I stole that,” Lake says. “It’s allegedly the name of Evel Knievel’s cellmate. And I also think of the name Aweful as falling gracefully in awe — a-w-e — like a demented bald eagle. Like a good thing gone bad.”

Lake is in numerous bands with his two brothers, Trevor and Brendan … all three daredevils.

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“Me and my brothers made stunts all the time,” he says. “That was just as common place as playing music. It’s the same thing to me either we were jamming or out building jumps. But now I’m not doing the stunts so much anymore.”

It’s tough to play rock ‘n’ roll with broken fingers or in a sling. “That’s the thing that makes me nervous,” Lake says. “Before I didn’t care. But now I’m hooked on this music thing.”

Each Lake Brothers group is frenetic and raw. The Temptators, The Televisionaries, Flip Shit, King Vitamin, all exude the brothers’ primitive rock ‘n’ roll ethos. But Aweful Kanawful is all Austin Lake with a Tascam 8-track recorder and pirated instruments.

It has that desperate A-Bones appeal with a vintage nod a la Tav Falco. It sounds like the production you’d find on Sun Records when Ike Turner was an A&R man. But the songs for the most part aren’t your stock 1-4-5 bop.

There’s more of an angular twist that snakes its way throughout. It’s wild.

Lake now wants to flesh out and turn it into

a band. “I don’t want to be thought of as a recording guy,” Lake says. “I’m a player. But all I’ve done is record; I haven’t played out

yet. I’m putting together a band right now — actually more of a concert than a band, a piece we can play out. I know it is weird starting this way without a band.”

So now he’ll have the added task of explaining and compromising with others. But he’s not afraid if the songs change. In fact…

“I hope they do,” Lake says. “I just want the original one documented. I want the fantasy that was originally there.”

Even if it’s a change for the worse.

“Oh, it’s happened already. The Temptators play an Aweful Kanawful song, “Kona Kona,” and it’s way worse than it was.”

Lake is in the midst of setting up the band, and has plans already in the works for a new recording called “Aweful Kanawful Live at Clams Casino.” He promises it’ll be even more conceptual and perhaps a little less rockabilly. His creative approach will remain scattered and beautifully indirect.

Inspiration comes from everywhere.

“I dunno,” he explains, “There’s no one source things are coming out of. If you pick out of the same hat you’re going to get things that are similar. I try to shake it up. Sometimes I have ideas or songs that come to me in the middle of the night. I’ll sing it, record it, go back to bed.

Sometimes I have stuff that haunts me for days. I’ve always been more a fan of the lyrical side of things, than the musical stuff, but you can’t make music that’s just lyrics. You’ve got to pay attention to the music and the instruments so you can get your story across. I was writing stories before I began writing music. There should be a story in music. It can’t all be about the girl who broke your heart.”

He wants to take these stories on the road and play them there — literally.

“I’d like to take the music to the people in a U-Haul; carpet the interior, hang a chandelier, put a piano in there, hook it up so we can drive places and put on a show. Not everyone wants to hang in a club, me being one of those people. I’m 22 and I’m already sick of it.”

Stunts aren’t completely out of the question either.

“The goal is to play the piano then jump the piano,” Lake says. “Put the piano on a trailer, drive the trailer to the middle of town on a nice summer day, play with the band, have the band keep a vamp, get on the motorcycle and jump the whole set. It’s gonna happen.

That’s a guarantee. It’s gonna happen before I leave.”

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 [ OPEN MIC ]

OUR

Open Mic with Steve West.

The Rabbit Room, 61 N. Main St. Honeoye Falls. 582-1830. nashvillesny.com. 7 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]

Beet Juice and Noelle Tannen & The Filthy No-Nos.

Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 8 p.m. $5.

Mark Fantasia. TGI Fridays, 432 Greece Ridge Center Dr. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m.

Monkey Scream Project.

Village Rock Cafe, 213 Main St. East Rochester. 586-1640.

9 p.m.

The Televisionaries and the Fox Sisters. Abilene

Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9:30 p.m. $6.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Evan Meulemans. The Rabbit Room, 61 N. Main St. Honeoye Falls. 582-1830. thelowermill. com. 6:30 p.m.

Jim Lane. Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave. Irondequoit.

342-6780. 8 p.m. Free. [ BLUES ]

Hanna and the Blue Hearts Trio. Pane Vino Ristorante,

175 N. Water St. 232-6090.

HearHanna.com. 8-11 p.m.

Steve Lyons. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. thebealegrille.com. 7:30 p.m. [ COUNTRY ]

Alyssa Trahan Trio. Dinosaur

Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 3257090. dinosaurbarbque.com.

9 p.m. [ JAZZ ]

Bossa Nova Jazz Thursdays with The Charles Mitchell Group. Espada Brazilian Steak,

274 N. Goodman St. Village Gate. 473-0050. espadasteak. com. 6 p.m. Free.

The Djagoners. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue. thelittle.org. 7 p.m.

Holy Crow Jazz Band with Jess Carolina. Abilene Bar & Lounge,

153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 8:30 p.m. $8-$10.

Laura Dubin and Antonio Guerrero. Fiamma, 1308 Buffalo

Rd. 270-4683. fiammarochester. com. 6-9 p.m.

The Joe Santora Trio, Curtis Kendrick, and Emily Kirchoff.

Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free.

Ryan Carey. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6:309:30 p.m.

CLASSICAL | “DISTANT WORLDS: MUSIC FROM ‘FINAL FANTASY’”

For most video gamers, the “Final Fantasy” series is instantly recognizable for its epic nature. The storytelling is always grand, rich, and dramatic, and to match the vision, an equally impressive and emotional score is needed. It can be argued that a lot of the emotional intensity that exists in a “Final Fantasy” game is owed to the work of composer Nobuo Uematsu, who has created the majority of the series’ orchestral pieces.

Created in 2007 in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of “Final Fantasy,” the “Distant Worlds” concert tour is the longest running “Final Fantasy” concert series, and on Thursday, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Arnie Roth, will perform a deep repertoire of Uematsu’s moving works from the video game series. Madrigalia chorus and vocalist Susan Calloway will perform with the orchestra.

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will perform “Distant Worlds” on Thursday, October 29, at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs Street. 7:30 p.m. $22-$114. rpo.org; ffdistantworlds.com.

— BY JAKE CLAPP Ryan Carey on Flameno Jazz Guitar. Lemoncello, 137 West

Commercial St. East Rochester.

385-8565. lemoncello137.com.

6:30 p.m.

The Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 3814000. woodcliffhotelspa.com.

5:30-8:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]

Kire Najdovski. Sticky Lips

BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq. com. 7-9 p.m.

Quarries and The Concussed.

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. bugjar.com. 8 p.m. $6.

2750 Atlantic Ave. Penfield. goldenlink.org/. 7:30 p.m. $18-$25. [ BLUES ]

The Ballroom Thieves.

Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9:30 p.m. $8-$10.

Hanna Klau: Piano & Vocals . Pomodoro Grill,

3400 Monroe Ave. (585) 586-7000. HearHanna.com.

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Peter Carpenter, guitar.

Itacate, 1859 Penfield Rd. Penfield. 585-586-8454. itacate.net. 7-9 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 [ CLASSICAL ] [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Pan de Oro. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St. 232-1333. havanacabanaroc.com. 10 p.m.

Call for info.

Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. 546-3450. rochesterplaza.com. 6 p.m. Free.

Red, Fred and Weems. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue. thelittle.org. 8 p.m.

Rise Again. Rochester Christian Reformed Church,

The Devil’s Tale. Nazareth

College Wilmot Recital Hall, 4245 East Avenue. 5853892700. naz. edu. 7:30 p.m.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Flute Fair. Eastman East

Wing Hatch Recital Hall, 26 Gibbs St. rfaonline.org. 8 p.m. $10-$15.

Geneseo Wind Ensemble: Clarinet Choir and Saxophone Quartet.

Wadsworth Auditorium at SUNY Geneseo,, 1 College Circle. Geneseo. 585-2455824. geneseo.edu. 8 p.m.

RPO: Music Macabre. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. 395-2787. brockport.edu/.

7:30 p.m. $11-$16.

Peter DuBois, Organist.

Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St. 271-6513. thirdpresbyterian.org/.

7:30 p.m.

Rochester Chamber Winds.

Nazareth College Wilmot Recital Hall, 4245 East Avenue. 389-2700. naz.edu/ music. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. [ COUNTRY ]

BallBreaker Halloween Party. Nashvilles, 4853 W

Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 3343030. nashvillesny.com.

9 p.m. [ VOCALS ] Elijah. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. rossings.org. 7:30 p.m. $20. [ JAZZ ]

Deborah Branch. Amaya

Indian Cuisine, 1900 S. Clinton Ave. 241-3223. amayabarandgrill.com. 6:309:30 p.m.

Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo. Charley

Brown’s, 1675 Penfield Rd. 381-2144. FredCostello.com.

7:30-10 p.m.

High Falls Drifters. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 2714650. thebealegrille.com.

9:30 p.m.

Marty Roberts. Johnny’s Pub & Grill, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990. johnnyslivemusic.com.

5 p.m.

Matthew Sieber Ford Trio.

Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St. Paul St. 262-2090. tapas177. com. 4:30 p.m. Free.

Moho Collective. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-9944. stickylipsbbq.com. 9:30 p.m. $5.

The Joe Santora Trio, Curtis Kendrick, and Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s

Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free. [ R&B/ SOUL ]

Kate Lee & Wisewater.

Johnny’s Pub & Grill, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com.

9 p.m.

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Soul On Tap. Dinosaur BarB-Que, 99 Court St. 3257090. dinosaurbarbque.com.

10 p.m.

[ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]

Supper Time with DJ Bizmuth.

Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com.

5-8 p.m.

[ HIP-HOP/RAP ]

Slap Weh Fridays with Blazin Fiyah. Eclipse Bar & Lounge, 372 Thurston Rd. 235-9409. Call for info.

[ JAZZ ]

Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo. Charley Brown’s,

[ REGGAE/JAM ]

1675 Penfield Rd. 381-2144.

FredCostello.com. 7:30-10 p.m.

Kung Fu Grip (Sublime Tribute) Halloween Bash.

The Infrared Radiation Orchestra. The Angry Goat

Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 9 p.m. $3-$5. [ POP/ROCK ]

Eddie Nebula & The Plague, Muler, and Intrinsic. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $6.

Rock-it-Science Annual Halloween Bash. The Argyle

Grill at Eagle Vale Golf Club, 4344 Nine Mile Point Rd. Fairport. 377-2452. rocnroll. com. 8-11:30 p.m.

Talking Under Water.

Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com.

8 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

Pub, 938 Clinton Ave. 4131125. 10 p.m.

JB & Company. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. thebealegrille.com. 9:30 p.m.

Michael Bates Trio, Michael Black, and Jeremy Clemmons. The Bop Shop,

1460 Monroe Ave. 271-3354. bopshop.com. 9-11 p.m. $15-$20.

Late Night Jazz Jam Session.

Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. 11 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

The Joe Santora Trio, Curtis Kendrick, and Emily Kirchoff.

Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free. [ OPEN MIC ]

[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Milligan Island. Flaherty’s Webster, 1200 Bay Rd. Webster. 671-0816. flahertys. com. 9 p.m.

Sofrito. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St. 232-1333. havanacabanaroc.com. 10 p.m. Call for info.

Open Irish Session. The

[ BLUES ]

Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 2929944. STickylipsbbq.com. 9:30 p.m. $5.

Blues and Beyond with Steve Greene. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. 4736140. bernunzio.com. 12-2 p.m. $10. [ CLASSICAL ]

Finger Lakes Chamber Music Halloween Concert. Ravines

Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Rd. Geneva. 315-781-7007. fingerlakes-music.org/. 6:30 p.m. $25.

Rochester Flute Fair. Martha Brown Middle School, 665 Ayrault Rd., Fairport. rfaonline.org. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $20-$30. [ COUNTRY ]

Connie Deming. The Little

Theatre, 240 East Avenue. thelittle.org. 8 p.m.

Divided by Zero Halloween Party. Nashvilles, 4853 W

Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 3343030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m.

Halloween Bash: D.L. Marble & Band. Abilene

Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com.

7:30 p.m.

Greenhouse Café, 2271 E. Main St. 270-8603. ourcoffeeconnection.org.

12-3 p.m. [ R&B/ SOUL ]

Halloween Bash and Costume Contest. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke

[ HIP-HOP/RAP ]

Chief Keef, Fred Santana, and Shorty K. Main Street Armory, 900 E. Main St. 232-3221. mainstreetarmory.com. 8 p.m. $35-$45. [ POP/ROCK ]

Jumbo Shrimp. Johnny’s Pub

& Grill, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990. johnnyslivemusic.com.

8 p.m.

Mr.Mustard. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 9 p.m.midnight.

Halloween Bash: The Return of the Raw MaGillys.

Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 10 p.m. $6.

Teagan & The Tweeds Halloween Party. Dinosaur

Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 3257090. dinosaurbarbque.com.

10 p.m.

Wizard of Ozz (Ozzy Tribute Band). House of Guitars,

645 Titus Ave. 544-3500. houseofguitars.com. 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

GVOC GVOCtet at Irondequoit Library. GVOC, PO Box 177.

Fairport. 585-223-9006. gvoc.org. 2-3 p.m. Free.

[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]

Celtic Music Sundays. Temple

New Horizons Band Fall Concert. University of

Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille. com. 7 p.m. Free.

Fandango at the Tango. Tango Cafe, 35 South Washington St. 271-4930. tangocafedance. com. 7:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted.

South American Harp. Chapel Hal, 9 Prince St. artsrochester. org. 2 p.m. $20-$25.

Rochester Alumni and Advancement Center, 300 East River Rd. 734-9110. rocnewhorizons.org. 3 p.m.

Publick Musick: Boccherini Favorites!. The Lutheran

[ CLASSICAL ]

Bill Slater Solo Piano (Brunch). Woodcliff Hotel &

Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 3814000. woodcliffhotelspa.com.

Books and Breezes.

Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave. 223-9006. gvoc.org. 2-3 p.m.

Candlelight Concert and Compline. Christ Church,

141 East Ave. 454-3878. christchurchrochester.org/.

8:30 p.m.

Compline, Christ Church Schola Cantorum. Christ

Church, 141 East Ave. 585454-3878. Christchurch. org. 9-9:30 p.m. Donations appreciated.

Eastman Faculty Series: Artists Series. Eastman East Wing Hatch Recital Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 454-2100. eastmantheatre.org.

3 p.m. $10.

JAZZ | CHARLES PILLOW

The saxophonist, clarinetist, and flautist on the Hatch Recital Hall stage Monday night will all be Eastman School of Music multi-reedist extraordinaire Charles Pillow. He’ll be playing in duos, trios, and quartets with fellow Eastman faculty members, guitarist Bob Sneider, drummer Rich Thompson, and bassist Jeff Campbell in a program featuring tunes by Billy Strayhorn, Chick Corea, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and Pillow himself.

Charles Pillow performs Monday, November 2, at Hatch Recital Hall, Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs Street.

8 p.m. $10 (free with UR ID). esm.rochester.edu.

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Church of the Incarnate Word, 597 East Avenue. 585244-5835. publickmusick. org. 4 p.m. $10-$50.

Hall, 204 N. Water St. 3255600. waterstreetmusic.com.

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Nazareth College Jazz Combo. Nazareth College

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Wilmot Recital Hall, 4245 East Avenue. 389-2700. naz. edu/music. 3-4:30 p.m. [ OPEN MIC ]

Holly Golightly, Jackson Cavalier & The Fevertones, and Tart Vandelay . Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $10-$12. [ R&B/ SOUL ]

Sunday Gospel Brunch: Highly Favored. Sticky

Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Tuesday Pipes: Sarah Simko, organist. Christ Church, 141 East

Letlive. Water Street Music

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Grove Place Jazz Project.

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St. 585-325-4370. downstairscabaret.com. 7-9 p.m. $10.

Mike Allen. Vino Lounge, 7 W Main St. Webster. 872-9463. akingofsoul.com/.

Rotary Big Band Swing Dance.

Penfield Community Center, 1985 Baird Rd. Penfield. 3408655. 7:30 p.m. $1. [ OPEN MIC ]

Roses & Revolutions. Woodcliff

Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa. com. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Zach Deputy. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 9 p.m. $15-$18. [ BLUES ]

Bluesday Tuesday Blues Jam.

Stand Up & Sing Out: Open Mic Competition. Lovin’ Cup,

300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 8-10:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]

Hey Mabel. The Titus Tavern,

692 Titus Ave. 270-5365. titustavern.com. 7 p.m.

Stone Foxes. Flour City Station, 170 East Ave. flourcitystation.com.

P.I.’s Lounge, 495 West Ave. 8 p.m. Call for info. [ CLASSICAL ]

Eastman Faculty Artist Series: David Ying. Eastman East Wing Hatch Recital Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 454-2100. eastmantheatre.org.

8 p.m. 10.

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Theater

Art Exhibits

Climb the mountain “Annapurna” REVIEWED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 BLACKFRIARS THEATRE, 795 EAST MAIN STREET TICKETS START AT $28.50 BLACKFRIARS.ORG [ REVIEW ] BY LEAH STACY

Before the house lights go down on any Blackfriars Theatre show, artistic director Danny Hoskins says a few words in what is becoming a new tradition. “If you like this show,” he says, “go tell everyone about it after you leave tonight. Knock on your neighbor’s door when you get home and tell them to go see it.” And if you don’t like it, “tell everyone you went to Chili’s tonight.”

Hoskins calls this the “pact.”

It’s a humorous way to start a show, but it’s refreshing in many ways. Blackfriars is in the midst of big changes this season, and it is taking initiative to not only perform for their audience, but to build a community around the theater. Blackfriars is also taking risks with many of this season’s shows.

“Annapurna” debuted in 2011 at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco and opened off-Broadway in 2014 starring Megan Mullally (best known as Karen on TV’s “Will & Grace”) and Nick Offerman (best known as Ron on “Parks and Recreation”), a real life couple. The play was likened to a “scruffier version of a Lifetime television movie about love gone wrong” by the New York Times, but that seems a discredit to the 90 minutes of commanding human interaction that happen in this play.

Ulysses hasn’t seen his ex-wife, Emma, or their son, Sam, since they fled in the middle of the night 20 years ago. The once famous poet now lives in a ramshackle trailer in the “ass-crack of the (Colorado) Rockies” — and that’s where Emma shows up one day, luggage in tow. What follows is the distillation of a relationship that ended on paper 20 years ago but still continues in heads and hearts.

Playwright Sharr White (who also penned Broadway’s “The Other Place” and “The Snow Geese”) named the play for Annapurna, a group of mountains in the Himalayas and one of the most dangerous in the world to climb. Ulysses eventually reveals 16 CITY OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3, 2015

he has been working on an epic poem about Emma, titled — you guessed it — “Annapurna,” inspired by a story he read about expert French alpinist Maurice Herzog, who lost parts of his toes and fingers after he dropped his gloves during descent.

Like Herzog, Ulysses has a (metaphorical) glove drop in his life — the night Emma left with their son, Sam — and the mystery surrounding that night provides the underlying suspense in the play.

The power of “Annapurna” could easily be lost with the wrong direction or cast members. The level of trust required for a twoperson show is painfully Kerry Young as Emma and Rick Staropoli as Ulysses in the Blackfriars high, but director (and Theatre production of “Annapurna.” PHOTO BY DAN HOWELL costumer) Patricia Lewis Browne and her cast, story. Young is well known in the theater Rick Staropoli (Ulysses) and Kerry Young community for her leadership activity and (Emma), are up for the task. improvisational work, but it’s in a role “Annapurna” is full of vulnerable like this that she absolutely stuns. Young moments that require dedicated, focused and Staropoli master contextual dialogue, performers. Staropoli spends the first few complete with sarcasm, awkward silences, minutes of the play in the nude, wearing and intimate glances. Staropoli, a former only a greasy apron around his waist and attorney and current voiceover artist, a backpack used for oxygen (his chainemploys his vocal skills to affect the rasp and smoking character has recently been coughing fits of weak lungs, and delivers the diagnosed with emphysema). Young showers perfect antihero in Ulysses: a gruff and dirty during the play and performs with wet hair. recovering alcoholic with the occasional glint Both characters go through states of dress of charm and sensitivity. and undress. For a progressive theater town, Put simply, “Annapurna” is the kind of these realist moments are still fairly rare on theater this city needs more of — new, raw, Rochester’s stages — it’s impressive to see and expertly acted. No, it’s not a classic local actors performing them flawlessly. revival or a popular seat-filler; the most Designer Roger Budnik’s set — a trailer daring things that happen onstage don’t shell — provides an anchor for the realism, involve wild dance numbers or gratuitous complete with working faucets, shower, and death scenes. Those things have a place, electricity. And Nic Minetor’s lighting design to be sure. But “Annapurna” taps into the provides a seamless transition from midpulsing vein of collective humanity, pointing morning to early evening. spectators inward as the audience relates to But it’s the connection between Young the characters on a deeper level. and Staropoli that brings everything together, enabling the audience to look beyond any set pieces or sound effects and lose themselves completely in the

[ OPENING ] Bertha VB Lederer Gallery, Brodie Hall, 1 College Dr. GeoArt of the Mesozic Era. Through Dec. 5. Bronze sculptures by Nelson Maniscalco. 245-5516. geneseo.edu.

Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. Off the Beaten Path. Through Nov. 29. Images by Gary and Phyllis Thompson. 334-7302. imagecityphotographygallery.com.

International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. America on the Lake. Through Nov. 30.

Work by American artist Marcella Gillenwater. 585.264.1440. internationalartacquisitions.com/.

Irondequoit Town Hall, 1280 Titus Ave. Art Walk. Through Oct. 30 Various media including acrylic, oil, watercolor by the Irondequoit Art Club. 4678840. irondequoitartclub.or/.; Irondequoit Art Club Show.

Through Jan. 29. Various media including acrylic, oil, watercolor for view &/or for sale. irondequoitartclub.org.

Schweinfurth Art Center, 205 Genesee St. Quilts=Arts=Quilts.

Through Jan. 3. 76 Quilts from 68 artists from around the world.

315-255-1553. mtraudt@ schweinfurthartcenter.org. schweinfurtharcenter.org. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. Diverse World.

Through Nov. 7. Watercolors by Hiroko Jusko and Sherry Davis.

546-8439. episcopalseniorlife.org.

1975 Gallery, 89 Charlotte St. Here Lies. Through Oct. 31. 7 year anniversary show featuring all things Halloween. 1975ish. com.

Art Museum of Rochester, 610 Monroe Ave. Works by Dan Regna. Through Oct. 31. A variety of 40 pieces. facebook.com/ ArtMuseumOfRochester.

Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Road.

Large Scale Prints. Through Jan. 3. Photos by Carl Chiarenza. 2887170. artisanworks.net.

Axom Gallery, 176 Anderson Ave., 2nd floor. Menagerie. Through Oct. 31. New work by Robin Cass.

232-6030 x23. axomgallery.com/.

Create Art 4 Good Studios, 1115 E. Main St., door 5, suite 201. Suburban Woman’s Urban Experience II. Through Oct. 29. The Art of Susan Carmen-Duffy. 585-210-3161.

Susan@createart4good.org. createart4good.org/currentexhibit/.

Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery, 3165 East Ave. Adirondack Memories. Through Dec. 30. Oil paintings by David Shuttleworth. friendlyseniorliving.org.

Gallery 384, 384 East Ave. Spotlighting Distinctiveness.

Through Nov. 30. Paintings by Valerie Berner; photography

by Jerry Kaye; and sculptural furniture by Scott Grove. 3255010. ArtsRochester.org. continues on page 20

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Art

John Ford-Dunker (left) as Ken and Stephen Caffrey (right) as the painter Mark Rothko. The two appear on stage in “Red” at Geva Theatre Center.

PHOTO BY COLIN HUTH

When words fail “Red” THROUGH NOVEMBER 15 GEVA THEATRE CENTER, 75 WOODBURY AVENUE TICKETS START AT $25 232-4382 | GEVATHEATRE.ORG [ ANALYSIS ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

Post-war artists became not painters of pictures, but painters of conditions, reflecting — in works that properly defied tangibility – the world’s disillusionment.

They expressed the mammoth weight of things that are universally experienced but not easily uttered. Viewing these works can therefore be something of a spiritual experience, where we reach out to touch but never grasp some greater, slippery form. Bearing this in mind, it is understandable that Mark Rothko felt conflicted about creating work for an upscale eatery, where it would be merely a pricey backdrop for fashion and social intrigue. Geva’s current production is John Logan’s “Red,” a vignette of 18 CITY OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Rothko’s struggle and self-sabotage through this period of time.

Set about a decade prior to his 1970 suicide, the one-act play takes place entirely in Rothko’s studio, envisioning the conversations that might have taken place between a rather arrogant Rothko (played

by Stephen Caffrey) and his eager young studio assistant, Ken (John Ford-Dunker).

After many shifts in style, Rothko rose to prominence for his ability to manipulate mood with pure hue floating in soft-focus color fields. In 1958, Rothko was commissioned by the Seagram and Sons beverage company to create a series of site-specific murals for The Four Seasons, a luxury restaurant in New York City.

Throughout the show, Rothko mostly avoids the gargantuan canvases, smoking and drinking his way through what might as well have been soliloquies, if not for the willful pushback of his assistant, who challenges his increasingly bitter statements. Ken may be “just an employee” to Rothko, but after two years, it’s not entirely clear what Rothko is to Ken. Searching for meaning through

his own tragic memories, Ken wants a mentor, and sticks by Rothko until he unwittingly relents.

Ford-Dunker plays Ken as young and hungry, opinionated and contentious, but as-yet unencumbered by the philosophical demons that ride Rothko. Ken flippantly challenges Rothko’s artistic integrity and hypocrisies. As with all difficult humans, it becomes evident over time that Rothko’s bluster and bullying comes from a place of deep dissatisfaction and despair.

Having had a calloused hand in sweeping away the careers of his predecessors, Rothko dreads that karma will render him irrelevant before long.

Among other things, Ken represents a cock-sure new wave of artists. Instead of the cross-generation contact having a quickening effect on Rothko, there is mostly a battle of stubborn wills.

But It’s evident that Rothko still trusts in the power of his work’s resonance; he only desires control over how it will be presented. The Four Seasons commission was a golden egg, but a blemished one – in one particularly sneering speech, Rothko

balks at the idea of his work becoming one more decorative trophy at this decadent feasting trough of the elite.

Rothko felt his art required a place for quiet reflection in order for it to work its mysteries on the viewer. He knew the proximity required for immersion, urging Ken to step closer than we usually do to large paintings, and let the peripheral world dissolve. Through Rothko’s rants, the play itself makes reference to the chapel that would become the setting for his final commission of paintings before his death.

Art critic Jerry Saltz aptly described Rothko’s work as “Buddhist TV’s,” or what Keats called “good oblivion.” Fine, that’s a good starting place. But the seed of something greater is meant to be awakened from meditation, and this seems to be what Rothko was after.

It’s a given that the artist has little control over how his art is interpreted, received, or appreciated. But the artist’s intention is arguably part of the art’s legacy and spirit. Ken serves as sort of a foil for Rothko’s greater audience, in that he helplessly brings his own associations to the table when viewing Rothko’s nearly blank-slate paintings.

One of my favorite meditations about the act of creating came from another tragic visionary, David Foster Wallace. He said that the difference between “good” art and “so-so” art “lies somewhere in the art’s heart’s purpose, the agenda of the consciousness behind the text. It’s got something to do with love. With having the discipline to talk out of the part of yourself that can love instead of the part that just wants to be loved.”

Rothko’s work arguably was coming from a place of love, but also all of the messiness that love entails: fear, vulnerability, hope, and in the case of this commission, spite. But the paintings don’t retain that precise emotion. The play’s most pivotal moment sees Rothko’s obstinate mood shifts to a concession of defeat. In the “Red” paintings, Rothko’s act of passing the torch is distilled, happening forever, eternally fading to black.

The Memorial Art Gallery has partnered with Geva for this production, by borrowing Rothko’s “Untitled” (1961) painting from the Buffalo’s Albright-Knox Art Gallery. The painting will be on view at the MAG through the run of the show.

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The work of six undergraduate dance majors and four MFA candidates will be showcased this weekend when The College at Brockport’s Department of Dance presents DANCE/Hartwell. The presentation will feature diverse dancers ranging from serious and sensitive to quirky and idiosyncratic, and will include a duet choreographed by undergraduate dance major Marissa Subik entitled, “Fondest Absence,” which incorporates text from Peter Cherche’s poem “Where is She.” Two new works will also be presented by undergraduates, Olivia Howard and Skylar Bell. MFA candidate Caitlin Mahon will bring athleticism to the table with a high-energy trip incorporating whistles and tracksuits.

DANCE/Hartwell will perform Thursday, October 29, through Saturday, October 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Hartwell Dance Theatre, located on Kenyon Street on the Brockport campus. Tickets are $8.50 to $16 and can be purchased at fineartstix.brockport.edu; by calling 395-2787; or at the Tower Fine Arts Center Box Office, 180 Holley Street.

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Art Exhibits Gallery 96, 604 Pittsford-Victor Road. Camera Rochester.

Through Nov. 21. Photographs from 23 members of Camera Rochester. thegallery96.com.

Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons, University of Rochester, River Campus. Fault Lines. Through Nov. 1. Work by Scott Schultheis. blogs.rochester.edu/hartnett.

Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. 10th Anniversary Exhibit. Through Nov. 1. The work of current gallery partners, former gallery partners, artists-in-residence and invited guests. 271-2540. imagecityphotography.com.

International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Mingus.

Through Oct. 31. Contemporary original works by Janet Richardson. 264-1440. internationalartacquisitions.com/.

Link Gallery at City Hall, 30 Church St. LUCKY 13 / What’s New with ARENA. Through Nov. 14. 13 artists from Arena Art Group. 271-5920. cityofrochester.gov.

The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue. Canadian Two: A Spirit of the Wilderness. Through Oct. 31.

Work by Judith Stewart Gohringer and Elizabeth Britton Barry. thelittle.org.

Lockhart Gallery at SUNY Geneseo, 28 Main St. Diaspora Times Two. Through Dec. 5.

Photographic study of Africans living in Guangzhou, China and Chinese living in Accra, Ghana.

245-5813. geneseo.edu.

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Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave. Attack of the Killer Dudes. Through Feb. 29. Funky and freaky works by members of “Dudes Night Out.”.

232-9030. lux666.com.

Main Street Arts, 20 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Celtic Impressions: Seen and Unseen Ireland. Through Oct. 31. Printmaking, encaustics, and mixed media pieces by Elizabeth Durand, Constance Mauro, and G.A. Sheller. 315462-0210. mstreetarts@gmail. com. mainstreetartsgallery.com.; Four Photographers in Black and White. Through Nov. 28.

Gil Maker, Don Menges, John Solberg, and George Wallace.

233-5015. mstreetarts@gmail. com. mainstreetartsgallery.com.

Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Arts for the People. Arts for the People: Carl W. Peters and the Rochester WPA Murals, through Jan 3.

276-8900. mag.rochester.edu.

Mill Art Center & Gallery, 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls. Fine Art Prints. Through Nov. 7. Handpulled editioned prints and mono prints of Marcia Mundrick’s safari trip to Serengeti, Tanzania. millerartcenter.com.

My Sister’s Gallery at the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. The Four Seasons in Watercolor. Through Oct. 31. Watercolors by Martha Kutas. 546-8439 x 3102. episcopalseniorlife.org.

Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. Aspirations: The Endless Journey. Through Nov. 20. Glass sculpture by Eunsuh Choi. 389-2170. naz.edu/art.

NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr. Jennifer Van Atta Hayes Scholarship Fundraiser and Photo Exhibit. Through Oct. 30. Unique photos from students and faculty that have traveled abroad in their studies. rit.edu/ ntid/dyerarts/.

Ock Hee’s Gallery, 2 Lehigh St. Sun & Water. Through Nov. 14.

Paintings by Philip Bornarth and Sylvia Farrer. 624-4730. ockheesgallery.com.

Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. The Elusive Image. Through Nov. 14.

Work by painters Tony Dungan and Bill Santelli and weaver Jan Hewitt Towsley. 271-5885. oxfordgallery.com.

Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery, 71 S. Main St. Canandaigua. Color and Light. Through Nov.1. Regional artists whose work celebrates the colors and light found in our regional scenery. 394-0030. prrgallery.com.

Rochester Picture Frame, 2094 Main St. East. An Exhibition of Paintings, Prints, Drawings, and Sculpture. Through Oct. 30.

Work by Robert Ernest Marx.

749-9110. roberternestmarx. com.

Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery, Genesee Community College, One College Rd. Everything Flows. Through Nov. 25. Mixed media paintings by Nate Hodge. genesee.edu/gallery.

Ross Gallery of the Skalny Welcome Center at St. John Fisher, 3690 East Ave. Palaces Partially Destroyed: A Meditation on Decline. Through Nov. 20. Photographs by Robert Graham’77. Verse by William Shakespeare. sjfc.edu.

The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square. Heart Gallery Display. 20 photographs of children in need of adoptive families. 263-2700. thestrong. org.

Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Immovable Camera. Through Dec. 11. An exhibition curated by Robert Hirsch, Tom Carpenter, and Kitty Hubbard. 395-2805. brockport.edu/finearts.

University Gallery, James R. Booth Hall, RIT, Lomb Memorial Dr. Bhutan-inspired Mixed Media Art. Through Nov. 20.

Large-scale paintings, prints and installations by Benigna Chilla. 475-2404. jleugs@rit.edu. benignachilla.com.

Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. Aesthetic Technologies: Works by Philip Mallory Jones.

442-8676. vsw.org.; The Curious Reality of Images. Through Dec. 19. Photos by Rick McKee Hock.

442-8676. vsw.org.

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

Points of View. Through Dec. 22. 2D and 3D works by Bill Finewood. 315-331-4593. waynearts.wordpress.com/.

Williams Gallery at First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. Art Gazing: Wear Sunglasses. Through Nov. 30.; Color: Bold, Clashing, and continues on page 41

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Welcome to

Rochester [ INTRODUCTION ] BY JAKE CLAPP

It’s time to revisit the Flower City.

Over the last two months, City Newspaper’s Best of Rochester readers’ poll has asked you for your opinion: What are the best people, places, and things in Rochester? We ask that question each year, and each time the poll grows and changes to better reflect our community. But we want to push our Best of Rochester survey a little further this year.

We want this to be a guide to Rochester. A fresh welcome to the city for everyone — the visitor, the new resident, and the native.

We are all guilty of sticking to our favorites.

It’s easy to rely on the same restaurants, the same date spot, the same performers and entertainment. When everything is fighting for our attention and we’re crunched for time, we turn to our comfort zones.

But Rochester is a big city. It’s just waiting to be discovered.

In the first round of this Best of Rochester poll, we asked what you would want to tell a newcomer about our city – or what it was that your neighbor should know about in order to see Rochester with a new perspective. Then, in our final round, we hoped that you would take some time to explore, stop in at a new business, and consider the suggestions in the final four before casting your final vote.

Now that the final results are here, we hope that you hold on to these results. Use it as a visitor’s guide to the city. Take some time over the next year — maybe once a month, once a quarter, or even just twice this year — and try something new from this survey. And whenever you’re in the mood for something specific and don’t know where to go, open up this guide and try one of the top four. Hey, if people like it enough to vote it the “best,” then it might satisfy.

More than16,000 people took our final readers’ poll — a new record — and a few of the contests really came down to the wire. A sincere thank you to all of the readers who voted.

A little bit about our process: City’s annual Best of Rochester Poll is a Readers Poll, meaning all of the finalists, and the winners, were chosen by our readers. City Newspaper operates only as a tabulator and gatekeeper. The Primary Ballot changes every year, constructed from editorial picks and reader suggestions, and no one sees that ballot until it goes online. Survey-takers may then write in whatever people, places, and things they think are the best in each of the categories.

City employees then get together to go through and count the literally thousands of responses to pick out the Top 4 — or more, on occasion, if a tie occurs — in each category.

We disqualify votes only if they’re for a national chain, don’t fit the category, or are clearly the result of ballot stuffing. The Final 4 are then put on the Final Ballot, readers vote, and the winners are kept secret until this Best of Rochester issue.

In addition to the Readers Poll, this Best of issue also contains a collection of our readers’ funnier answers to the Primary Ballot as well as our annual Critics’ Picks. This year, Frank De Blase, Christine Carrie Fien, Dave LaBarge, Kathy Laluk, Katie Libby, Tim Macaluso, Jeremy Moule, Ron Netsky, Rebecca Rafferty, Leah Stacy, and Kate Stathis give their opinons.

If you would like to sound off on our readers’ poll, have a good idea for a category, or have any feedback at all, comment on this article at rochestercitynewspaper.com, email us at themail@rochester-citynews.com, or find us on Twitter (@roccitynews) and Facebook (facebook. com/CityNewspaper).

There’s a lot to see, and a lot of opportunities for adventure in Rochester. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find something special.

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Best Barbecue Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. 99 Court Street, 325-7090, dinosaurbarbque.com Runners up: Good Smoke | Sticky Lips Texas Bar-B-Q Joint

Best Hots Restaurant Dogtown. 691 Monroe Avenue, 271-6620, dogtownhots.com Runners up: Fairport Hots | Mark’s Texas Hots | Nick Tahou’s Hots

The Turkey Melt at Harry G’s In case you haven’t seen the debate, Google “Is a hotdog a sandwich?” The question went viral earlier this year, and you’ll find that what constitutes a sandwich for one person is something else entirely to another. Still, there is little better to satisfy an appetite for flavors than a well-crafted sandwich piled high with carefully curated meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments on any manner of bread. Harry G’s in the South Wedge is well aware of this. It is especially true of an item one cashier recently wasn’t even sure the restaurant made: the Turkey Melt. It’s hidden under the panini portion of the menu as a result of being heated on a flat top. Lying between crisp slabs of bread is a thick mound of superlative Ovengold turkey, shaved red onion, tomatoes, hot peppers, pepper jack cheese, and spicy mayo. The heat melds the juices from the tomatoes and turkey with the melted cheese and warm mayo to form a spicy concoction you might wish would never end. The red onion and hot peppers augment each bite with their crunch and strong flavors.

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Best Restaurant for a Rochester “Plate” Nick Tahou’s Hots. 320 West Main Street, 436-0184, garbageplate.com Runners up: Dogtown | Mark’s Texas Hots | Wimpy’s Burger Basket

Best Breakfast Sandwich Jines Restaurant. 658 Park Avenue, 461-1280, jinesrestaurant.com Runners up: Hart’s Local Grocers | Scott’s II | Village Bakery and Café

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Best Mediterranean Restaurant 3 Aladdin’s. Many area locations. myaladdins.com Runners up: Olive’s Greek Taverna | Sinbad’s | Voula’s Greek Sweets

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Best Food Cart/ Food Truck Le Petit Poutine. @lepetitpoutine, facebook.com/ lepetitpoutine Runners up: Marty’s Meats | The Meatball Truck Co. | Stingray SushiFushion

Havana Cabana. 289 Alexander Street, 232-1333, havanacabanaroc.com Runners up: D’Mangu | Natural Vibes Jerk Hut | Peppa Pot

Best Italian Restaurant Mr. Dominic’s. 4699 Lake Avenue, 730-5444; 99 South Main Street, Fairport, 598-3988; mrdominics.com Runners up: Mario’s | Guido’s Pasta Villa | Osteria Rocco

Best Sushi California Rollin’. 274 North Goodman Street, 271-8990; 1000 North River Street, 271-8920; californiarollin.com Runners up: Plum House | Shiki | Wegmans

Best Vegetarian/ Vegan Eats 5 The Owl House. 75 Marshall Street, 360-2920, owlhouserochester.com Runners up: Aladdin’s | Natural Oasis | The Red Fern

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India House. Many area locations. indiahouse.com Runners up: Amaya | Tandoor of India | Thali of India

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Best Buffet Mario’s. 2740 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, 271-1111, mariosit.com Runners up: Espada Brazilian Steak | Tandoor of India | Thali of India

Best Regular Cup of Coffee Java’s Café. 16 Gibbs Street, 232-4820, javascafe.com Runners up: Boulder Coffee Co. | Joe Bean Coffee Roasters | Pour Coffee Parlor

Best Specialty Coffee Java’s Café. 16 Gibbs Street, 232-4820, javascafe.com Runners up: Fuego | Joe Bean Coffee Roasters | Pour Coffee Parlor

Best Barista Rory Van Grol (Ugly Duck and Joe Bean).

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Best Outdoor Dining Genesee Brew House. 25 Cataract Street, 263-9200, geneseebeer.com/brewhouse Runners up: Aladdin’s | Napa Wood Fired Pizza | TRATA

Best Cheap Eats Dogtown. 691 Monroe Avenue, 271-6620, dogtownhots.com Runners up: Aladdin’s | John’s Tex-Mex | Marshall Street Bar & Grill

Best Service Restaurant Good Luck. 50 Anderson Avenue, 340-6161, restaurantgoodluck.com Runners up: Orbs Restaurant & Bar | Osteria Rocco | The Revelry

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Rochester indulges in quite a bit of highminded talk about poverty — crunching numbers, analyzing systems — only to have this or that committee’s report slowly turn to parchment on someone’s shelf.

Studies are important, of course, but they don’t feed anybody. Not directly. The Rochester Public Market does.

The market partnered with a handful of other farmers’ markets in the area to land a grant that should help more SNAP recipients get access to healthy food. Next spring, the group will launch a major twoyear marketing effort to make more people aware of how they can use their SNAP benefits at the participating markets.

And the Public Market will sell its market tokens — which SNAP customers buy with their benefits to spend at the market — at more places in the market, to make the process quicker and easier.

The token program is taking off. The Public Market sold more than $500,000 in tokens in 2014 and is on pace to beat that this year. And more than 70 percent of the money is spent on fruits and vegetables.

“This is an amazing program,” says Margaret O’Neill, program director of the Friends of the Rochester Public Market.

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Cornell’s Jewelers. 3100 Monroe Avenue, 264-0100, cornellsjewelers.com Runners up: Blueground Jewelry | The Gem Lab | Interstellar Love Craft | The Knotty Owl

Park Ave Bike Shop. 2900 Monroe Avenue, 381-3080; 600 Jay Scutti Boulevard, Henrietta, 427-2110; parkavebike.com Runners up: Full Moon Vista | Towners Bike Shop | Towpath Bike Shop

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In this world of smartphones, on demand TV, and “Gotta have it right now” mentality, one of the worst experiences we put up with in our daily lives is waiting. But for some reason, I find myself looking forward to going to Duffy’s Penfield Automotive (1847 Penfield Road) to sit in the waiting room while I get my car fixed.

The waiting room is tiny, but the atmosphere isn’t. It’s a got a funky dive bar-ish charm about it — from the license plates and Rochester paraphernalia on the walls to the unlimited cups of fresh coffee and pastries and the trusty confidant who knows everyone.

Like your favorite watering hole, Sue Duffy confidently mans the counter, greeting everyone who walks through the door like an old friend she hasn’t seen in forever, eager to hear about your day, your problems, your life, your story. And while most waiting rooms are like torture cells, where you’re left with nothing but a few magazines and drab elevator music to entertain you, Duffy’s also comes complete with its own pup to play with. Murphy has mellowed over the years, but he’ll still scamper after his favorite ball or chew toy if you toss it around.

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Best Yoga Instructor Jesse Amesmith (formerly Tru Yoga, now Yoga Vibe). 696 South Avenue, 568-7856, truyogarochester.com; 80 Rockwood Place, 507-1167, yogavibe585.com Runners up: Joy Ebel (The Hive Yoga) | Erin McCollough (CNY Healing Arts) | Thomas Somerville (Harro East Athletic Club)

Best Massage Therapist Heather Taylor (Massage and Music).

1491 Monroe Avenue, 329-5558, massageandmusic.com Runners up: Colin Coffey (Renewing Massage) | Mike Kelly (MiKelly Massage & Bodywork) Joel Lloret (East Avenue Chiropractic)

Best Wellness Practitioner Nancy McCullough Stabins (Natural Alternatives). 2112 Empire Boulevard, 787-1960, naturalalternativeswebster.com Runners up: Dan Dominguez (Balance Acupuncture and Wellness Center) | Danny Maffia (Bounce Aerobics) | Sonam Targee (From the Heart)

Best Spa Spa at the Del Monte. 43 North Main Street, Pittsford, 419-3000, delmontespa.com Runners up: AE Spa | Scott Miller | Luxe

Best Salon Scott Miller. 3340 Monroe Avenue, 264-9940, scottmillerstyle.com Runners up: Fusion Salon | La Salon Bianca | Rock Paper Scissors

Best Barbershop The Gentlemen’s Barber. 36 South Union Street, 478-2698, thegentlemensbarber.com Runners up: Barbetorium | Bauman’s Barbershop | Dandedeville

Best Barber/Stylist Jason Ripple (Rock Paper Scissors).

788 University Avenue, 730-8118, rockpaperscissorssalon.com Runners up: Andrea Bonawitz (Parlour Hair Salon) | Laura Shanks (Dandedeville) | Jes Sutton (Fusion Salon)

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Best Garden Store Garden Factory. 2126 Buffalo Road, Gates, 247-6236, gardenfactoryny.com Runners up: Bristol’s Garden Center | Genrich’s | Van Putte Gardens

Best Secondhand Store Far Out Vintage. 633 Monroe Avenue, 530-7139 Runners up: Abode | Panache Vintage | tter Clutter

Best Record Store 2 Record Archive. 33 1/3 Rockwood Street, 244-1210, recordarchive.com Runners up: Bop Shop Records | House of Guitars | Needle Drop

1 Best Musical Instrument Store House of Guitars. 645 Titus Avenue, 544-3500, houseofguitars.com Runners up: Atlas Music | Bernunzio Uptown Music | Echo Tone | Sound Source

Best Tattoo Parlor 3 Love Hate Tattoo. 217 Alexander Street, 2626440, lovehatetattoo.com Runners up: Physical Graffiti | Upstate Tattoo Co. | Voodoo Monkey Tattoo | White Tiger Tattoo

Best attoo Artist Pam Carvalho (White Tiger). 1203 Ridge Road, Webster, 872-2722, whitetigertattoo.com, pamelacaroltattoos.com Runners up: Adrien Moses Clark (Love Hate) | Jet DiProjetto (Love Hate) | Adam Francey (Love Hate) | Ben Wight (Love Hate)

Best Piercing Parlor Primitive Impressions. 1175 Atlantic Avenue, 244-4290, primitiveimpressions.com Runners up: Dorje Adornments | Icon Piercing Studio | The Ultimate

Best Local Coffee Roaster Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters. Many area locations. fingerlakescoffee.com Runners up: Fuego | Java’s | Joe Bean Coffee Roasters

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GOODS and SERVICES Best Regional Winery Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars.

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Best Regional Distillery Black Button Distillery. 85 Railroad Street, 730-4512, blackbuttondistilling.com Runners up: Finger Lakes Distilling | Honeoye Falls Distillery | Iron Smoke Whiskey

Best Farmers Market Rochester Public Market.

280 North Union Street, 428-6907, cityofrochester.gov/publicmarket Runners up: Brighton Farmers Market | Fairport Farmers Market | South Wedge Farmers Market

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Best Bakery Savoia Pastry Shoppe. 2267 Clifford Avenue, 482-1130, savoiapastry.com Runners up: Baker Street Bakery | Leo’s Bakery and Deli | Scratch Bakeshop

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Best Candy/ Chocolate Shop Hedonist Artisan Chocolates. 674 South Avenue, 461-2815, hedonistchocolates.com Runners up: Andy’s Candies | Encore Chocolates | Stever’s Candies

Best Pet-Related Business Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Greater Rochester. 99 Victor Road, Fairport, 223-1330, lollypop.org Runners up: Bark Avenue Dog | Park Ave. Pets | PetSaver Healthy Pet Superstore

Best Geek-Friendly Business Millennium Games. 3047 West Henrietta Road, 427-2190, millenniumgames.com Runners up: Boldo’s Armory | Comics Etc. | Nox | Pair-A-Dice Games

Best Specialty Food Shop Lori’s Natural Foods. 900 Jefferson Road, 424-2323, lorisnatural.com Runners up: The Little Bleu Cheese Shop | Lombardi’s Gourmet | McCann’s Local Meats | Rubino’s

Best Dance Studio Tango Café. 35 South Washington Street, 271-4930, tangocafedance.com Runners up: Dance Connection | Draper Center for Dance | Groove Juice Swing

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Thanks to Frank Costanza, I’ve been on a search for serenity ever since I first heard him yell for it in his garage. My mantra “Splendor and Ease,” though phrased a little differently and not invoked with clenched fists held high, has been achieved with yoga.

I have Parkinson’s disease and have had many, many people recommend yoga over the years to combat the drugs that combat the symptoms that combat me. Well, I never had the time, or it was too boring, or based on the one or two times I had tried it, too hard.

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Best Local Politician Louise Slaughter. @louiseslaughter; louise.house.gov Runners up: Joe Robach | Ryan Shepard | Elaine Spaull

Best Group or Person Improving the Community 1 WALL\THERAPY. @walltherapyny; wall-therapy.com Runners up: Shawn Dunwoody | Metro Justice | Louise Slaughter

Best Local Activist Group Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley. 875 East Main Street, 244-8640, gayalliance.org Runners up: Building Leadership And Community Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) | Metro Justice Take Back the Land

Best Local Historic Site George Eastman Museum. 900 East Avenue, 271-3361, eastman.org Runners up: High Falls | Mount Hope Cemetery | Susan B. Anthony House

Best Local Eyesore 2 Medley Centre. 285 Medley Centre Parkway, Irondequoit.

Runners up: Downtown Rochester | Inner Loop | Midtown

Best Local Library Branch Central. 115 South Avenue, 428-7300, libraryweb.org Runners up: Brighton | Monroe | Pittsford

Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner 3 Wegmans. Many area locations. wegmans.com Runners up: Genesee Brew House | High Falls | Strong Museum of Play

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Best Local Park Highland.

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CRITICS PICKS Best rising star in education Shaun Nelms A lot of eyes are on Shaun Nelms right now. The former deputy superintendent of the Greece Central School District and former Rochester schools administrator was chosen as East High School’s deputy superintendent earlier this year.

When the University of Rochester agreed to take control of East after the State Education Department threatened to close the school due to low performance, many people saw it as a bold but risky move. And the selection of Nelms to lead the school’s turnaround has put him in the spotlight.

Spend a few minutes with Nelms, and it’s evident that he’s up for the task. Bright, personable, and passionate about East’s students, teachers, and parents, Nelms says he’s convinced that the school and staff are on the right path.

But he says it will take time to transform East. His immediate challenge, he says, is restoring confidence and getting students and teachers to not be afraid to take chances. – BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO 30 CITY BEST OF ROCHESTER 2015

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Best group whose time has come: Rochester People’s Climate Coalition Climate change is a serious, complex, and difficult issue. Its worst effects won’t be felt until years down the line, but aggressive solutions — particularly state and federal policies that force carbon emissions cuts — need to start now.

Collective political will is critical to climate action, since many elected leaders still aren’t taking climate change seriously enough. The Republican presidential candidates treat it as a punchline, and the Democratic candidates as an afterthought.

That’s why the Rochester People’s Climate Coalition is so important. The coalition brings together diverse local groups interested in climate action: environmentalists, parents, faith communities, labor unions, and local government officials to demonstrate that Rochesterians don’t just support climate action, they demand it.

The group organized a handful of oil train protests and put together the area’s firstever candidates’ forum on climate change. It was also instrumental in bringing pioneering NASA climate scientist James Hansen to this year’s Sierra Club environmental forum – BY JEREMY MOULE

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Best under-the-radar neighborhood Upper Monroe A recent local news article claimed, “All your friends are moving to Victor,” but many DINKs (that’s “Double Income, No Kids”) are choosing to live within city limits and still enjoy a healthy, affordable lifestyle. The Upper Monroe neighborhood — nestled near the Swillburg and Park Avenue neighborhoods and right near the Brighton town line — is a natural progression for young couples or even families who want to move beyond renting in the trendy Park Ave or South Wedge areas. (Full disclosure: I recently moved to Upper Monroe after several stints in Park Ave and one in Marketview Heights.) Cobbs Hill is within walking distance. The Culver Road Armory boasts high-end shopping and eateries — with another expansion in the works. Street parking is always available. Single-family homes are affordable and sit on tree-lined lots. The city’s largest community garden, Wide Water Gardens, is located between Rosedale and Hinsdale streets. Upper Monroe? More like Upper Fun-roe. — BY LEAH STACY

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Best Local Commercial Jingle Lori’s Natural Foods. 900 Jefferson Road, Henrietta, 424-2323, lorisnatural.com Runners up: Bob Johnson Chevrolet | Mark’s Pizzeria | Record Archive

Best Local News Story of 2015 Truck spills cabbages on I-490.

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Connections with Evan Dawson. wxxinews.org Runners up: Exxilista | The Lost Cosmonauts | One More Thing | UndertheSkin.tv

Best Local News Story Ignored in 2015 Lovely Warren being booed.

Runners up: Ryan Shepard for President 2016 | Jack Moore’s comments about African-Americans | Crime and shootings in Rochester

CRITICS PICKS Best Preservation Success St. Joseph’s Park At last, St. Joseph’s Park is open. “St. Joe’s” is significant in Rochester history, and the Landmark Society of Western NY should be lauded for the achievement. The project’s success results from what the Landmark Society does best: conscientious planning and creative collaboration.

Generous grant funding and private donations facilitated meticulous restoration, with vibrant landscaping donated as well. The downtown scene is enlivened with free concert series and special events, including The Yards’ Spectral Carnival, a magical evening heightened by the structure’s surreal atmosphere.

Just to be there — whether attending an event or in quiet contemplation — instills wonder of what once was and of what is yet to be.

St. Joseph’s Park is located at 108 Franklin Street, and the Landmark Society’s 2005 book, “The Oasis of Grace: A History of Saint Joseph’s Church and Park, Rochester, NY” offers in-depth history. For more information, visit landmarksociety.org/stjosephspark.

— BY KATHERINE STATHIS

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Best Local Original Band Teagan and The Tweeds. @teaganandtweeds; teaganandthetweeds.com Runners up: Joywave | Thunder Body | Violet Mary

Best Local Cover Band The Skycoasters. skycoasters.com Runners up: JunkyardFieldTrip | Something Else | Zac Brown Tribute Band

Best LoCal Solo Musician Teagan Ward. teaganward.com Runners up: Amanda Ashley | Jackson Cavalier | Roger Kuhn

Best Local Classical Musician/Group

Best Local Jazz Musician/Group Gap Mangione. gapmangione.com Runners up: Steve Greene | Bob Sneider | Bill Tiberio

Best Local Album of 2015 “How Do You Feel Now?” by Joywave. joywavemusic.com Runners up: “All That We Seem” by Violet Mary |“For All of You” by Extended Family |“Signal In The Static” by Crawdiddies

Best Music Concert of 2015 (Arena/ Large Venue) Ed Sheeran @ CMAC. Runners up: Gary Clark Jr. @ Kodak Hall | Steve Gadd @ Kodak Hall | Santana @ CMAC | James Taylor @ CMAC

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. @ rochesterphil; rpo.org Runners up: Amenda Quartet | Angelicus String Quartet | Eastman Philharmonia

CRITICS PICKS Best ubiquitous independent concert venue Bop Shop Records Bop Shop Records has always been a great place to find vintage records, and the old Village Gate location sponsored adventurous jazz concerts in the atrium. But in recent years, and without much fanfare, the new location on Monroe Avenue has become a major independent concert venue. Bop Shop owner, Tom Kohn, has become a leading impresario at multiple venues. With acts ranging from straight-ahead ensembles to avant-garde groups, Kohn’s shop has grown into a stop on many Northeast tours. While Kohn is happy to give up-and-coming acts a chance, he also brings in established players like Dave Liebman, Matthew Shipp, and Joel Harrison, and groups like the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble. His interests stretch way beyond jazz to contemporary folk artists like Jen Chapin and Rory Block and world music bands like the Musette Explosion. But the Bop Shop is just part of it. Kohn puts on larger shows, like the upcoming visit of the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, at Lovin’ Cup. And he brings folk legends like Michael Hurley to Abilene Bar & Lounge. Looking over the dozens of shows Kohn’s presented over the last several years it’s clear; Rochester would be a dull place musically without Kohn and Bop Shop Records. — BY RON NETSKY PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN

Best Music Concert of 2015 (Club/Small Venue) Reel Big Fish @ Water Street.

Runners up: Guster @ Water Street | Joywave @ Bug Jar | St. Vincent @ Water Street

Best Live Music Venue CMAC. 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, 394-4400, cmacevents.com Runners up: Abilene | Bug Jar | Water Street Music Hall

Best Live DJ DJ Darkwave. @djdarkwave; djdarkwave.com Runners up: Chreath | DJ Alykhan | DJ Kalifornia

Best Local Author Frank De Blase. frankdeblase.com Runners up: Charles Benoit | Chad Post | Bethany Snyder

Best Local Poet Rachel McKibbens. @rachelmckibbens; rachelmckibbens.tumblr.com Runners up: Charlie Cote | Jacob Rakovan Lytton Smith

Best Locally Written Book of 2015

“Rochester Knockings” by Hubert Haddad. openletterbooks.org Runners up: “More More Time” by David Seaburn | “Queen of the Fall” by Sonja Livingston | “Confounding the Wise” by Dan Kulp

Best Local Theater Production of 2015 (Non-musical at a resident space) “Good People” @ Geva’s Mainstage. gevatheatre.org Runners up: “Bad Jews” @ JCC CenterStage | “The Mountaintop” @ Geva’s Mainstage | “Sordid Lives” @ Black Sheep Theatre

Best Local Theater Production of 2015 (Non-Musical at a community space)

“Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2” @ Highland Park Bowl. rochestercommunityplayers.org Runners up: “EstroFest” @ Nazareth College Arts Center | “Mammoth” @ MuCCC | “Vivien Leigh: The Last Press Conference” @ Geva’s Nextstage

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“West Side Story” @ Roberts Wesleyan College. roberts.edu Runners up: “Aria Da Capo” @ Writers & Books | “Next to Normal” @ RIT Panara Theatre | “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” @ Roberts Wesleyan

Best Local Theater Company Geva Theatre Center. 75 Woodbury Boulevard, 232-4382, gevatheatre.org Runners up: Blackfriars Theatre | Downstairs Cabaret Theatre | RAPA | Rochester Broadway Theatre League

Best Local Stand-up Comedian

Best Local Comedy Group Geva Comedy Improv. gevacomedyimprov.org Runners up: EstroFest | Hardwood | Nuts and Bolts Comedy Improv

Best Local Dance Company 1 Garth Fagan Dance. 50 Chestnut Street, 454-3260, garthfagandance.org Runners up: BIODANCE | FuturPointe Dance | Rochester City Ballet

Best Local Artist Sarah C. Rutherford. @msshaftway Runners up: Cordell Cordaro | Jay Lincoln | Mary Moore | St. Monci

Best Art Exhibit 2 of 2015 WALL\THERAPY. wall-therapy.com Runners up: 6x6x2015 @ RoCo| Clothesline @ Memorial Art Gallery | MUSE 2.0 @ Nan Miller Gallery | Nesting @ 1975 | Universal Magnetic @ Axom Gallery

Best Art Gallery Memorial Art Gallery. 500 University Avenue, 276-8900, mag.rochester.edu Runners up: 1975 | Artisan Works | RoCo

Sky Sands. skysands.com Runners up: Woody Battaglia | Vinnie Paulino | Marianne Sierk

CRITICS PICKS Best medium for making a pass that’s coming back Cassette tapes Like a lot of lovelorn teenagers growing up in the 1970’s and 1980’s, I used music to express myself. I strapped a guitar between me and the rest of the world. But before I could serenade my romantic prospects with my own music, I relied on others’ music and I put it on a cassette tape; a risky practice on a medium that is returning to the fore.

You see, bands with no shortage of irony are back releasing albums not only on vinyl, but cassette tape. I figure it’s just a matter of time before we start seeing blank cassettes in stores again. And teenagers can start pitching woo once again with a carefully selected set of songs on a cassette tape. “Mixed tapes” is what we called them and each song we shoe-horned on them had a special meaning as did the order the songs were loaded onto the cassette. The Thompson Twins’ “Hold Me Now” or Cheap Trick’s “I Want You to Want Me” didn’t need a lot of interpretation. Songs by Sinatra showed your sophistication, while anything by Judas Priest showed anger issues. The Doors, dark and moody, and anything by your tape’s recipient’s favorite band like Simon & Garfunkel showed desperation.

Hopefully these little windows to the soul will make a comeback, for love or lust. Say what you want with someone else’s music. Just no Taylor Swift or Kanye West, please.

— BY FRANK DE BLASE

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Best New Mural “Birds of a Feather,” by Sarah C. Rutherford and Mr. Prvrt. 812 Monroe Avenue.

Runners up: “Bollywood Sugar,” 820 South Clinton Avenue, by Handiedan | “Detecting Machine” (Whale), 14 Capron Street, by Nevercrew | “Monsters vs. Robots,” 1237 East Main Street, by Joe Guy Allard and Matthew Roberts | “Payback” beaver and boots, 880 East Main Street, by Onur & Wes21

Best Local Photographer Jim Montanus. @jamesmontanus; montanusphotography.com Runners up: Becky Arcadi | John Schlia | Tammy Swales | Gerry Szymanski | Aaron Winters

Best Local Filmmaker Matthew Spaull. @matthewspaull; northlightpro.com Runners up: Matthew Ehlers | Alex Freeman | Ben Gonyo | Chris Hogan-Roy

Best Local Film Festival Rochester International Film Festival. rochesterfilmfest.org Runners up: Greentopia | High Falls | ImageOut | Jewish Film Festival

Best Local Movie Theater The Little. 240 East Avenue, 258-0400, thelittle.org Runners up: Cinema Theatre | Dryden Theatre |Pittsford Cinema

Best Local Family-Friendly Attraction 3

Strong National Museum of Play. 1 Manhattan Square Drive, 263-2700, museumofplay.org Runners up: Rochester Museum and Science Center | Seabreeze | Seneca Park Zoo

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Best Local Music Festival Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. rochesterjazz.com Runners up: Fairport Music Festival | Lilac Festival | Party in the Park

Best Local Arts Festival Park Avenue Summer Art Fest. parkavenue.org Runners up: Corn Hill Arts Festival | Clothesline | First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival

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Best Local Special Event Lilac Festival. rochesterevents.com Runners up: First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival | Park Ave Festival | Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

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Best Food And Drink Festival Food Truck Rodeo. cityofrochester.gov/ foodtruckrodeo Runners up: Flour City Brewers Fest | Rochester Real Beer Week | Roc City Rib Fest

Best Local Drag Performer 4 Darienne Lake. @dariennelake; dariennelake.com Runners up: Mrs. Kasha Davis | DeeDee Dubois | Samantha Vega

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Best New Bar/Club ButaPub. 315 Gregory Street, 563-6241, butapub.com Runners up: The Cub Room | Nox | Swiftwater Brewing

Best Bar for Beer Tap & Mallet. 381 Gregory Street, 473-0503, tapandmallet.com Runners up: The Beer Market | MacGregors’ Grill & Tap Room | Victoire

Best Bar for Wine

Best Juke Box Marge’s Lakeside Inn. 4909 Culver Road, 323-1020, margeslakesideinn.com Runners up: Lux Lounge | Marshall Street Bar & Grill | Skylark Lounge

Best Neighborhood Bar Lux Lounge. 666 South Avenue, 232-9030, lux666.com Runners up: Acme Bar & Pizza | Dicky’s | Marshall Street Bar & Grill

Lux Lounge. 666 South Avenue, 232-9030, lux666.com Runners up: Acme Bar & Pizza | Bar Louie | Marshall Street Bar & Grill

Best Bar for Craft Cocktails The Revelry. 1290 University Avenue, 340-6454, therevelryroc.com Runners up: Cheshire | The Daily Refresher | Restaurant Good Luck

Best Dance Club 2 Tilt. 444 Central Avenue, 232-8440, facebook. com/Tiltnightclub Runners up: One | Vertex | Vinyl

Temple Bar and Grille. 109 East Avenue, 232-6000, templebarandgrille.com Runners up: 140 Alex | Revolution Karaoke | Shorts Bar & Grill

Best Non-bar Hangout Java’s Café. 16 Gibbs Street, 232-4820, javascafe.com Runners up: Pour Coffee Parlor | Spot | Wegmans

Wegmans. Many area locations. wegmans.com Runners up: Lux Lounge | Murphy’s Law Irish Pub | Restaurant Good Luck

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The Little. 240 East Avenue, 258-0400, thelittle.org Runners up: Acme Bar & Lounge | Lux Lounge | Marshall Street Bar & Grill

Best Bartender Sarah Eichas (The Revelry). 1290 University Avenue, 340-6454, therevelryroc.com Runners up: Donny Clutterbuck (Cure) | Chris Perri (Swiftwater Brewing) | Kevin Wade (Ox & Stone)

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Best Place to Take a Date 3 Restaurant Good Luck. 50 Anderson Avenue, 340-6161, restaurantgoodluck.com Runners up: The Little Theatre | Osteria Rocco | TRATA

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Flight Wine Bar. 262 Exchange Boulevard, 360-4180, winebarflight.com Runners up: Apogee | Solera | Veritas

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CRITICS PICKS Best lost-and-found shopping Bug Jar Bug Jar is known as one of Rochester’s beloved watering holes that also offers music by local and touring acts almost every night of the week. But what you may not know is that it’s also a great spot to score a free piece of clothing. Whether it’s because they got overheated while dancing, or some other reason you probably don’t want to picture, loads of people have left their scarves/sweaters/hoodies/ jackets/shirts/shoes (no joke) behind. And as far as I’ve been able to tell, few people come back for their discarded attire.

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or hat. They might ask you to describe it (bad luck), or you might get escorted to go look (yay). But if the item you select isn’t truly yours, be prepared for a potential awkward moment on the streets.

Now, I wouldn’t advocate taking someone else’s stuff unless it was already languishing in the territory of the long forgotten. And if you look at it the right way, you’ll be helping the owners regain some real estate and saving them a trip to the thrift store. So, consider this a heads up for free wardrobe supplements, and a gentle prompt for the drunkies to go collect their shit.

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Best Answers Off-the-cuff, sometimes offcolor responses to our Best Of Rochester 2015 Primary Ballot [ OUTTAKES ] BY CITY READERS

Life is for the living “Who can handle that many carbs?”

(Best Bagel)

For all of your aches and pains “The beer aisle at the superstore at Meigs and Monroe” (Best Wellness Practitioner)

Really, nobody likes them “Definitely not Time Warner”; “Time Warner Cable … Not!” (Best Service)

The joys of parenthood “I have kids now; I don’t go anywhere new.”

(Best New Restaurant”)

It will be missed “Jim’s; screw Aldi’s!” “Jim’s Diner R.I.P.” (5 votes) (Best Diner)

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That guy…

“Anyone besides the big guy who screams at you. That goes for his minions, too”; “Not the loud, drunk huge guy who screams at you”; “IT’S UUUGE, ROCHESTER. UUUUGE!” (Best Car Dealership)

Beware “Dick Ides of March” (Best Car Dealership)

Oh, the spellings: Bop Shop edition “Bob Shop”; “Bog Shop”; “Boo Shop”; “Shop Bop”; “Bop bop shoo be doo wah” (Best Record Store)

The cutest trainer “Mandy, my dog, because she makes me get out of bed every morning” (Best Fitness Trainer)

We feel you “Haha … no” (Best Fitness Trainer)

That’s a good way to be remembered “That one that is right most of the time” (Best Local TV Weatherperson)

Are they licensed?

“Stabby McStabberton’s Magical Impaling Unicorn” (Best Piercing Parlor)

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He should write a cookbook “Garth Vegan” (2 votes) (Best Local Dance Company)

You may want to get your ears checked “Close line (when it’s not ringing)” (Best Local Arts Festival)

Best festival for the cool kids “The Fridge Festival” (Best Local Arts Event)

Sounds kinky “Lilic Fistiable” (Best Local Special Event)

It should be a Rochester holiday “The first annual snowfall driving freakout” (Best Local Special Event)

In order to be more inclusive, City reworked four of the Best Of theater categories. It went OK. But one voter made a point.

“That’s so specific” (Best Local Theater Production of 2015 (Non-musical at a resident space) (Name, venue)) “Ugh” (Best Local Theater Production of 2015 (Non-Musical at a community space) (Name, venue)) “This is getting ridiculous” (Best Local Musical Theater Production of 2015 (at a resident space) (Name, venue)) “OMFG” (Best Local Musical Theater Production of 2015 (at a community space) (Name, venue))

Dancing around the issue “Monroe County Democratic Committee” (Best Dance Club)

A juke box you can “fall” for “Nancy’s mom’s juke box form the movie, “The Craft.” It only plays Connie Francis” (Best Juke Box)

Not that kind of date “490 Motel” (Best Place to Take a Date)

True love “After Dark Party at Rochester Museum & Science Center, because nothing says romantic like geeking out over science together” (Best Place to Take a Date)

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Art Exhibits Interrupting. Through Nov. 30. Acrylic paintings by Gail Cunliffe. 271-9070.

Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. Life Lessons. Through Oct. 30. Mixed-media work by Liz Brownell. 785-1369. flcc.edu.

Call for Artwork [ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] 25th Annual Members Exhibition. Through Nov. 6.

Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. Through Nov. 6 461-2222. info@ rochestercontemporary.org. rochestercontemporary.org.

Call for Artists. Ongoing. 4614447. spectrumgalleryroc.com.

Call for Artists - Holiday Merchandising. 2-10 p.m.

Experience Tattooing, Body Piercing and Fine Art Gallery, 506 Long Pond Rd Greece Varies by artist 453-8000. vincent@vincentjtosto.com. vincentjtosto.com/.

Call for Artists to Interview for TV. Ongoing. Show: The Art of rctv-15 201-292-7937. team@ foreveraryes.com.

Calling All Local Artists. Through Jan. 31, 2016. Lori’s Natural Foods, 900 Jefferson Rd 4242323. stephanie@lorisnatural. com. lorisnatural.com.

Fast Forward Film Festival Call for Entries. Through Feb. 8, 2016. info@fastforwardroc.org fastforwardroc.org/.

Fine Art Retail Consignment Gallery. Ongoing. Experience Tattooing, Body Piercing and Fine Art Gallery, 506 Long Pond Rd Greece Mon-Fri 6-10 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-10 p.m 453-8000. vincent@vincentjtosto.com. vincentjtosto.com.

Go Art!. Ongoing. The GeneseeOrleans Regional Arts Council is seeking artists interested in exhibiting their work in four galleries 343-9313. info@goart. org. goart.org.

New York Filmmakers Quarterly.

Ongoing. Films must have been produced within NYS in the past 2 years. No fee. No honorarium. Max length 30 minutes. To be screened at Little Theatre last Wednesdays and Saturdays in January, April, July, and October. Send DVD screener + cover letter with 1 sentence bio and one sentence film description to Karen vanMeenan, Programmer, New York Filmmakers Quarterly, Little Theatre, 240 East Ave., Rochester NY 14604 emergingfilmmakers@yahoo.

Art Events [ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] Art Night With Ken Karnage. 6 p.m. Triumph Tattoo Studio, 127 Railroad St. Bring your art supplies and an open mind Free 270-4772. KenKarnage@gmail. com. triumphtattoostudio.com.

Fall Pumpkin Party ‘n Paint. Oct. 28. Mill Art Center & Gallery, 61 N Main St . Honeoye Falls millartcenter.com/events. [ THU., OCTOBER 29 ] Tapas with Max at the Gallery.

5-8 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 1/2 price admission. 276-8900. mag. rochester.edu.

FILM | POLISH FILM FESTIVAL

This year’s Polish Film Festival will feature nine awardwinning Polish films which explore the culture and history of the Polish people. The festival premieres Sunday, November 1, at 3 p.m., and will run through Monday, November 9. Some of this year’s titles will include “Deluge Redivivus,” “Illumination,” “Warsaw 44,” and “A Grain of Truth.” All films will have English subtitles.

Some screenings will include Q&A sessions after the film with famous Polish filmmakers, including Michal Oleszczy, the artistic director of the Gdynia Film Festival; director Jan Komasa; Kinga Debska, a journalist and documentary film maker; documentary producer Zbigniew Domagalski; and director Karolina Bielawska. Film screenings will take place at the Dryden Theatre (900 East Avenue) and The Little Theatre (240 East Avenue). Tickets are $4-$8 at the Dryden, and $7-$9 at The Little. For a full schedule of movie times, locations and Q&A sessions, visit the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies website, or call at 275-9898. — BY OLIVIA LOPEZ [ SAT., OCTOBER 31 ] Fantastic Fall Saturdays at The Tea Pottery. 10 a.m.-3 p.m Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. 585-469-8217. [ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] Easel Does It! Painting Party.

11 a.m.-1 p.m Longhorn Steakhouse, 7720 . Victor $18-$36. 888-272-7762. easeldoesit.org.

Comedy [ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] Best Friends Comedy Showcase.

7:30 p.m. A weekly comedy showcase of local Rochester comedians! Sign up the week before on the “Rochester Comedy” Facebook page. Hosted by Vasia Ivanov bouldercoffeeco.com.

Open Mic: Comedy. 7:30 p.m.

Arrive a little early to sign up Free bouldercoffeeco.com. [ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] Open Mic: Comedy. 8 p.m.

Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. Come a little early to sign up Free. 454-7140. bouldercoffeeco.com. [ MON., NOVEMBER 2 ] Monday Night Raw. 10 p.m.

Banzai Sushi & Cocktail Bar, 682 South Ave. Open mic comedy, hosted by Uncle Trent. Cash prize Free 473-0345. banzairochester. com. banzairochester.com. [ TUE., NOVEMBER 3 ] Backdraft II: Laughdraft, a Free Comedy Open MIc. 8 p.m.-midnight. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave.

Free, donations accepted 9022010. https://facebook.com/ groups/465479543498778/.

Rochester Long Form League.

Every other Tuesday, 7-9 p.m Photo City Improv & Comedy Club, 543 Atlantic Ave $5. 585482-9778. photocityimprov.com.

Dance Events [ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] Lindy Jam Halloween with Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess. 8:4511:45 p.m. The Historic German House Auditorium, 315 Gregory Street $10-$12. 585-5636241. evan@peerless.events. groovejuiceswing.com.

Lindy Jam: Weekly Swing Dance.

8:45 p.m. Lindy Jam is a weekly swing dance on Wednesday nights, 8:45-11pm, hosted by Groove Juice Swing. Friendly atmosphere. Beautiful ballroom.

Free beginner dance lesson at 9pm. No partner or experience necessary. Admission is free if it’s your first time!. $4 (or free if it’s your first time!). lindyjam.com. [ THU., OCTOBER 29 ] Contra Dancing. 8-11 p.m.

Covenant United Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Rd $2-$9. cdrochester.org. continues on page 42

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Webster Baptist Church, 59 South Ave . Webster 585-2659480. wbcoffice@frontiernet. net. wbcus.org/quicheluncheon.html. [ SAT., OCTOBER 31 ] Quiche Luncheon and Vendors Bazaar. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Webster Baptist Church, 59 South Ave. Webster 585-2659480. wbcoffice@frontiernet. net. wbcus.org/quicheluncheon.html.

Film

THEATER | “THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS”

“The Intergalactic Nemesis” is a comedic adventure story that has taken the form of a PBS-produced YouTube series, audio dramas, an audio podcast, graphic novels, and a multi-installment theatrical production. On Friday, October 30, Nazareth College Arts Center (4245 East Avenue) will present “Target Earth,” part one of the live-action graphic novel, which introduces us to three fearless heroes who set out to save humanity from an evil, alien force.

Pulitzer-winning reporter Molly Sloan, her assistant Timmy Mendez, and a mysterious librarian named Ben Wilcott bravely face the impending invasion of 1930’s Earth by sludge monsters. The show combines audio drama and comic book with big-screen artwork, actors, a Foley artist creating hundreds of sounds, and a pianist.

The performance will take place at 8 p.m. in Callahan Theater. Single tickets are $15-$35. To purchase, call 3892170 or visit artscenter.naz.edu. Ticket holders may attend a free pre-performance graphic illustration workshop at 6 p.m. (pre-registration is required, call 389-2170). A pre-performance lecture with members of the company will be offered at 7 p.m. in the Peace Theater (room A14), located in the lower level of the Arts Center. Food trucks will be parked in the Arts Center parking lot (Lot A) prior to the start of this show. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

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Dance Contest. noon & 1 a.m.

Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave 2329030. lux666.com.

Dance/ Hartwell. Oct. 29-31, 7:30 p.m. Hartwell Dance Theatre, Hartwell Hall, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St., Brockport $8.50$16. 395-2787. fineartstix. brockport.edu.

Live Argentine Tango Music. 9:3011 p.m Tango Cafe, 35 South Washington St With Uptown Groove Trio $5. 271-4930. tangocafedance.com. [ FRI., OCTOBER 30 ] Friday Night Salsa Party. 9 p.m.1 a.m. Tango Cafe, 35 South Washington St Introductory Lesson @9 p.m., open dancing with DJ Freddy C 10 p.m.-1 a.m $5 admission. 271-4930. tangocafedance.com.

Upstate NY Latin Dance Festival. Oct. 30-Nov. 1.

Holiday Inn, Rochester Airport, 911 Brooks Ave. Contact for pricing 328-6000.

UNYLATINDANCEFEST.COM. [ SAT., OCTOBER 31 ] West African Drumming and Dance Classes with Fana Bongoura.

10:30 a.m.-noon. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. Saturdays at Baobab,

Sundays at DancEncounters, 215 Tremont St $10-$15 per session. 503-679-3372. kerfala. bangoura@gmail.com. [ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] English Country Dancing. 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Rochester, 175 Allens Creek Rd $8-$9, under 17 free with adult.

442-4681. cdrochester.org/.

Israeli Folk Dancing. 6:30-9 p.m.

JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. $6, free for members. 4612000. jccrochester.org. [ TUE., NOVEMBER 3 ] Guinean Dance Class. 7:15 p.m.

Bush Mango Drum & Dance, 34 Elton St. All levels welcome $15 drop in fee 210-2044. colleen@ bushmangodrumdance.org. bushmangodrumdance.org.

Line Dance Lessons. 6-8 p.m American Legion Hall, 1707 Penfield Rd $8. joeship1@ yahoo.com.

Rochester Swing Dance Network: Swing 2. Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 S. Winton Rd. $65-$70. 721-8684. estherbrillpartnerdance.com.

[ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] Film Presentation by Douglas Crimp. 8 p.m. George Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave. eastmanhouse.org. [ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] Polish Film Festival. Nov. 1-9.

Films shown at Dryden and the Little Theatre 273-4726. rochester.edu/College/PSC/ CPCES/. [ MON., NOVEMBER 2 ] I Am Not A Racist, Am I?. 6:30 p.m. JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. notracistmovie. com/.

Polish Film Festival. Through Nov. 9. Films shown at Dryden and the Little Theatre 273-4726. rochester.edu/College/PSC/ CPCES/. [ TUE., NOVEMBER 3 ] North American Premiere of Spectre. 5 p.m. Strathallan, 550 East Ave $200. 585-461-5010. strathallan.bigcartel.com.

Polish Film Festival. Through Nov. 9. Films shown at Dryden and the Little Theatre 273-4726. rochester.edu/College/PSC/ CPCES/.

Kids Events [ FRI., OCTOBER 30 ] Life Skills-Sewing for Teens.

Every other Friday, 3:30-5 p.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport Free, Registration is required 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org.

Monster Mash. Oct. 30. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com.

Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m.

Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Ages 1-4. Free. 637-2260. patkutz@liftbridgebooks.com. liftbridgebooks.com. [ SAT., OCTOBER 31 ] Build a Story. 12-1 p.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport Registration required 585-6371050. seymourlibraryweb.org.

Edgerton Model Railroad Open House. Last Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St 428-6769. edgertonmodelrailroadclub.com.

Fall Festival Kids Carnival. 5-8 p.m. The Well, 1775 East Ave Canned food donation 585-7045410. jennamorgante@gmail. com. thewellrochester.com.

Festivals

[ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] Fall Foliage Trolley Rides. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd $6-$8. 533-1113. nymtmuseum.org.

[ FRI., OCTOBER 30 ] Quiche Luncheon and Vendors Bazaar. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

[ MON., NOVEMBER 2 ] Toddler Time. 10:30-11 a.m Seymour Library, 161 East

Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org.

Widget the Reading Dog and her Pal Joey. 3-4 p.m.

Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org 3-4 p.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. [ TUE., NOVEMBER 3 ] Babies and Books. 10:30-11:15 a.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org 10:3011:15 a.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org.

Preschool Activity Club. 11:3012:30 a.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 6371050. seymourlibraryweb.org.

Storytime. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. Free. 227-4020. bn.com.

Teen Tuesdays. 2:45-4:15 p.m.

Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. Almost every Tuesday afternoon throughout the school year. Grades 9-12 340-8720 x4020.

Holiday Bowieoke: A Halloween Party.

Sat., Oct. 31, 7-10 p.m. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. David Bowie karaoke, dancing, costumes, films, and more Reservations Requested, $10 donation 442-8676.

BOWIEGOESTOJAIL.COM. Castle of Horrors. Thursdays, Saturdays, 7 p.m Main Street Armory, 900 E.

Main St. $20. 232-3221. rochestermainstreetarmory.com.

Film: Fright Night (1985). Fri., Oct. 30, 10 p.m. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue $5. thelittle.org.

Freaky Yoga Friday. Fri., Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. 585-704-2889. numvmnt.com/.

Fright On Ice. Fri., Oct. 30, 6:308:30 p.m. Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex, 2700 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd $6.00 Rental Skates $4.00. 585-424-4625. billgraysiceplex.com.

Halloween Accessible trick-orTreat. Thu., Oct. 29, 5-8 p.m.

Center for Disability Rights, 497 State St 546-7510. dderusso@ rcil.org. cdrnys.org.

Halloween at the Farm. Sat., Oct. 31, 12-2 p.m. Wickham Farms, 1821 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road (Route 250).

Penfield 585-377-3276. sarah@wickhamfarms.com. wickhamfarms.com.

Halloween Harvest and Dog Parade. Sat., Oct. 31, 12-4 p.m.

College Town, 1331 Mt. Hope Ave collegetownrochester.com.

Halloween Masquerade Ball.

Fri., Oct. 30, 8 p.m. Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd Fairport $40-$50. 223-4210. casalarga.com.

Halloween on the Farm. Sat., Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Rd 315-9864202. longacrefarms.com.

Halloween StoryWalk. Sat., Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 3395 US Route 20 East 315-568-5987.

Halloween Yoga Flow & Dream Catcher Workshop. Sat., Oct. 31,

12-1:30 p.m. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. $30. 585704-2889. facebook.com/ Soulfilledyogi.

Haunted History Tours of Auburn.

Through Oct. 30, 6 & 7 p.m.

The Seward House Museum, 33 South St, Auburn 315-2521283. sewardhouse.org.

Haunted Manson Halloween Party and Costume Contest. Fri., Oct. 30, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Tango Cafe, 35 South Washington St $5-$10. tangocafedance.com.

The rUNDEAD Rochester 5k.

Sat., Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Genesee Valley Park, Elmwood Ave. $25-$30. 586-7400. kintera.org/faf/home/default. asp?ievent=1143623.

BRATS Presents: Halloween Party for Kids. Sat., Oct. 31, 1-3 p.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 585-637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org.

Somethingth Halloween. Sat., Oct. 31, 6 p.m. Flying Squirrel Community Space, 285 Clarissa St. flyingsquirrel.rocus.org.

St. Rita Frightful 5/10K and Fitness Walk. Sat., Oct. 31, 8 a.m.-noon. St. Rita School, 1008 Maple Dr., Webster $25$40. 585-671-3132. sritadcs@ dor.org. https://runsignup. com/Race/NY/Webster/ StRitaFrightful5Kand10K. Stupid Gets You Killed: A Walking Dead Quiz. Wed., Oct. 28, 8-10 p.m. The Beer Market at College Town, 1401 Mt.Hope Avenue $5. 585-244-2337. geekswhodrink.com.

Toddler Trick-or-Treat. Fri., Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square 263-2700. thestrong.org.

Trick-or-Treat on Main Street Extravaganza. Sat., Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Main Street, Geneseo, Main Street.

Geneseo 5852437116. geneseomerchants@gmail.com.

Trunk or Treat. Sat., Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. New Covenant Church, 1350 Five Mile Line Rd 585216-1350. abovegroundchurch. com/.

ZooBoo. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St Trickor-treat stations, costumed characters and special treats for the animals $8.50 plus general admission 336-7200. senecaparkzoo.org.

[ FRI., OCTOBER 30 ] Conversation with Photographer Brian Ulrich. 6 p.m. George Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave. $5-$10. eastmanhouse.org. [ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] Songs of the Great Depression.

2 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Presented

by Michael Lasser Included w/ museum admission. 276-8900. mag.rochester.edu. [ MON., NOVEMBER 2 ] Barnes Science and Faith Symposium: End of Life Issues.

4-9 p.m. Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr $15, dinner 585-594-6134. roberts. edu/barnes-symposium.aspx.

Lectures

[ TUE., NOVEMBER 3 ] African World History Class. 7:30 p.m. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. 563-2145. thebaobab.org.

[ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] Bad Girls in Opera. 12-1 p.m.

Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. 585-428-8340. libraryweb.org.

Literary Events

[ THU., OCTOBER 29 ] Mendelssohn and his World: Mendelssohn as a Prodigy.

7-9 p.m. Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, River Campus Presented by R. Larry Todd Free. 585-275-2121. rossings.org.

Science on Edge: Playing an Instrument Changes Your Brain.

6:30 p.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Presented by Molly Jaynes, Ph. D. Candidate 697-1942. rmsc.org.

Stage Whispers: Geva’s Red. 10 a.m. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. (585) 395-2787. brockport. edu/finearts.

[ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] Women Who Love to Read: Salem’s Lot. 7 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 6372260. liftbridgebooks.com. [ THU., OCTOBER 29 ] Poetry Oasis. 12-1 p.m. Central Library, Rundel Memorial Building, 115 South Ave. 585428-8375. libraryweb.org.

Pure Kona Open Mic. 7:30-10 p.m The Greenhouse Café, 2271 E. Main St. 270-8603. https:// facebook.com/groups/pure.kona. productions.cheval.morty/.

Pure Kona Open Mic Poetry Series. 7-10 p.m. The Greenhouse Café, 2271

Discover &

E. Main St. 270-8603. ourcoffeeconnection.org. [ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] Poets: Berger, Aceyon Owen, Lucy Lu and John Cieslinski.

4 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 474-4116. booksetcofmacedonny.com. [ MON., NOVEMBER 2 ] Moving Beyond Racism Book Discussion. 7-8:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 3349 Monroe Ave. 585-288-8644. [ TUE., NOVEMBER 3 ] Books Sandwiched In: A Lucky Life Interrupted: A Memoir. 12:151 p.m. Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. 428-8350. libraryweb.org/ CentralEvents.aspx.

Lift Bridge Writers’ Group. 6:30 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Free. 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com.

New Ground Poetry Night. First Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Equal=Grounds, 750 South Ave. The lineup is first come, first on stage. Each poet has five minutes (or three poems, whichever comes first.).

242-7840. facebook.com/ newgroundpoetry.

R-SPEC meeting. First Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. Barnes continues on page 44

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for Everyone. 9:30 a.m. Temple Beth El, 139 S Winton Rd 4301770. tberochester.org. [ TUE., NOVEMBER 3 ] HLAA Rochester November Meetings. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster Rd 585-2667890. hlaa-rochester-ny.org.

Recreation

DANCE | UPSTATE NY LATIN DANCE FESTIVAL

Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha Cha, and more will spice up Rochester during the 4th Annual Upstate NY Latin Dance Festival. Artists hailing from Rochester, Buffalo, New York City, Toronto, and Detroit will perform, teach classes, and lead parties during the three-day festival. Confirmed artists include Cultural Explosion, United Salseros, Nuevo Ritmo, Roc Kizomba, Frances Hare, and more. DJs performing are DJ Sisco of Toronto and DJ Salsero of Rochester.

The festival begins Thursday, October 29, at 8 p.m. with a pre-party including Salsa and Bachata lessons at Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. $5 at the door, $10 after 11 p.m. The rest of the festival continues at the Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown, 70 State Street. Friday, another party and performances will start at 9 p.m. with a Kizomba workshop presented by Roc Kizomba. Saturday, the festival will feature dance workshops from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. That night, a Halloween party, “Super Hero versus Villains,” will take place featuring dance lessons, a costume contest, and other performances. Doors are at 9 p.m. Sunday, November 1, workshops will take place form 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

For more information, check out unylatindancefest.com.

Tickets range from $15-$120. Visit unylationdancefest. com for lineup, ticket price information, workshops, a full list of performers, and more. — BY OLIVIA LOPEZ

Literary Events & Noble, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020. r-spec.org.

Museum Exhibit [ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] Frogs: A Chorus of Colors.

Through Jan. 10, 2016.

Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Through Jan. 10. Discover the adaptations of a wide variety of live frogs and uncover the clues they offer about our environment Included w/ museum admission. rmsc.org.

Collecting Shadows: Alvin Langdon Coburn. Ongoing.

George Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave. Collecting Shadows: The Legacy of James Card, celebrate Card’s roles as collector, educator, and showman, through photographs, film clips, and his own writings, through Oct. 18. Alvin Langdon Coburn, the complete collection, through Jan. 24 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. [ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] Our Town In World War II. 1:30-4 p.m Greece Historical Society & Museum, 595 Long Pond Rd. Free. 585-225-7221.

greecehistoricalsociety@yahoo. com. greecehistoricalsociety.net.

Sunday Trolley Rides. 11 a.m.5 p.m. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd $8 adults, $6 under 12 5331113. nymtmuseum.org.

Meetings [ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] Flower City Pickers Casual Meeting. 5:30-7 p.m Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 574-3909. flowercitypickers.com.

Retired Men and Women’s Club of Rochester. 9:30-11 a.m. Carlson MetroCenter YMCA, 444 E Main St. 585-266-7405. clcharles1@ gmail.com. [ SAT., OCTOBER 31 ] Rochester Gluten Free Meet & Mingle Luncheon. 1-3 p.m.

Pieters Family Life Center, 1025 Commons Way Registration required 585-732-0002. eventbrite.com.

Role Playing Gamers Club. 10 a.m.-2 p.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. [ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] Community Call to Action: A Symposium on Radical Inclusion

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[ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] Ontario County Fall Foliage Trail. Through Oct. 31. Ontario County Historical Society Museum, 55 North Main St., Canandaigua $20 donation.

394-4975. ochs.org.

Roc Cirque presents Whirly Wendsday. 7 p.m. Join the fun at Rochester’s premier spin toy meet up. Hooping, poi, juggling, fire performances, and much more. Live DJ’s are playing during the session to help you stay moving. Extra hoops and poi are available 683-5734. facebook.com/ WhirlyWednesdays. [ THU., OCTOBER 29 ] Trivia Thursday. 7-8:30 p.m Itacate, 1859 Penfield Rd Penfield 585-586-8454. itacate.net.

Twilight Tours. Mount Hope Cemetery, North Gate, 791 Mt. Hope Ave. $5. 461-3494. fomh.org. [ SAT., OCTOBER 31 ] Rochester Bicycling Club. Check our online calendar for this week’s ride schedule or visit.

Rochesterbicyclingclub.org. [ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] Mount Hope Cemetery North Section Tours. 2 p.m Mount Hope Cemetery, North Gate, 791 Mt. Hope Ave. 461-3494. fomh.org 2 p.m Mount Hope Cemetery, North Gate, 791 Mt. Hope Ave. $5. 461-3494. fomh.org. [ TUE., NOVEMBER 3 ] Cardio Charleston. 6-7 p.m.

Groove Juice Swing, 389 Gregory St. $7. 845-706-2621. cardiocharleston.com.

Pacesetters: English Rd/ Vintage Lane & Neighborhood Walk. 6:30 p.m. 249-9507. huggersskiclub.org.

Special Events [ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] 18th Annual Apple Tasting Tour.

Through Oct. 31, 12-5 p.m.

Wayne County Tourism, 9 Pearl Street Suite 3 . Lyons 800-5276510. appletastingtour.com/.

Adult Craft Club. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport It’s craft night! A chance to get away and maybe learn a new hobby! Registration required free. 585-637-1050. www.seymourlibraryweb.org.

Fast Track Your Digital Marketing Know-How. 5-7 p.m. Max of Eastman Place, 25 Gibbs St. 697-0491. ama-rochester.org.

Fresenius Medical Care Hosting Open House. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Freedom Center of Rochester, 100 Meridian Centre, Suite 130 585-241-9783.

Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St Free. 730-5030. scotlandyardpub.com.

Italian American Karaoke.

7:30-11 p.m Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank Dimino Way 594-8882. iaccrochester.org.

Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus. 7 p.m. Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Square $15-$70. 758-5300. bluecrossarena.com.

Sewing Little Dresses for African Girls. Through Nov. 7, 2 p.m.

Central Library, 115 South Ave. 585-428-8140. q67fecp.

Turning Points. 3:30-5 p.m. An information Center for families whose lives have been touched

by Incarceration. Join us to share information, resources, and support Free. 328-0856. turningpoints4families@ frontier.com. [ THU., OCTOBER 29 ] 10th Annual Music College Fair.

5-7 p.m. Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St 274-1201. esm.rochester.edu.

2nd Annual Buccaneer’s Ball. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St 585-2321333. info@havanacabanaroc. com. havanacabanaroc.com.

Lincoln Tours. 1 & 3 p.m. Seward House Historic Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. 315-2521283. sewardhouse.org.

Pups & Pilsners. 5:30-8 p.m.

The Historic German House Auditorium, 315 Gregory Street 585-698-0310. evan@ peerless.eventsfacebook.com/ RocPupsNPilsners.

Rochester Go Red For Women Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St Guest speaker: Andrew Sykes. $125. rochestergored.heart.org/. [ FRI., OCTOBER 30 ] Book Sale. Oct. 30-Nov. 2.

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5346. library.org. [ SAT., OCTOBER 31 ] Animal Birthday: Polar Bears. 1-3 p.m. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St Free with regular Zoo admission. 336-7200. senecaparkzoo.org.

Coin Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 865-7992.

Psychic Fair. Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 12-5 p.m. Located in City Gate Plaza.

Wine n’ Game Night. 5-7 p.m The Barrel Room, 72 W Main St, Victor 869-5028. facebook.com/ TheBarrelRoom. [ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] Universal Worship. 10:30 a.m.

Sufi Order of Rochester Center for Sufi Studies, 494 East Ave. Carriage House of AAUW Candle lighting ceremony honoring all the world’s religions together on one altar, promoting the unity of religions ideals. All are welcome No charge. 2480427. hecca@frontiernet.net. sufiorderofrochester.org. [ MON., NOVEMBER 2 ] Medicare 101: Informational Seminar. 1-3 p.m. Brickstone

by St. John’s, 1325 Elmwood Ave Rcohester Registration encouraged 585-271-1000. stjohnsliving.org/rejuvenate.

Team Cuisine. Nov. 2. Wegmans Pittsford, 3195 Monroe Ave $35.

585-249-0278. wegmans.com.

THEATER | “A TWIST OF LEMMON”

Whether you’re fan of actor Chris Lemmon, or more familiar with the work of his father, Jack Lemmon, you’ll learn about both of their histories in this production by Chris Lemmon.

The lives of both stars are explored in “A Twist of Lemmon,” presented at Downstairs Cabaret Theatre. Audiences can watch as the father and son pair, once separated, reconnect and learn more about each other.

Told entirely in the voice of Jack Lemmon, “A Twist of Lemmon” also pays tribute to dozens of stars from the classic age of Hollywood and is scored with some of Jack Lemmon’s famous performances. The show also has an original piano score by Chris Lemmon. “A Twist of Lemmon” is based on Chris’ biography of his father, published on Father’s Day 2006. He continues his nationwide tour of his applauded new one man production.

The show plays at Downstairs Cabaret Theater at Winton Place (3450 Winton Place). Ticket prices range from $36-$39. Each performance will be followed by a talkback with Lemmon. For reservations, call 325-4370, or check downstairscabaret.org for more information.

— BY OLIVIA LOPEZ 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. [ TUE., NOVEMBER 3 ] Balanced Yoga with Megan.

9:30-10:30 a.m La Vie Salon Spa Wellness, 4 Elton St 8 classes for $70.00; Drop in $12.00. 9787813. megan.eisermann@yahoo. com. facebook.com/groups/ BalancedYogaWithMegan.

Free STD Screenings for Women ages 13+. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Trillium Health, 259 Monroe Ave. Free.

545-7200. trilliumhealthny.org.

Here’s to Your Health Product Party and Auction. 6:30 p.m.

Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 474-4116. booksetcofmacedonny.com.

Top Shelf Book Club. 7-8:30 p.m Stoneyard Bar and Grill, 1 Main St Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibrarywe,org.

Tuesday Taco Trivia. 9-11 p.m.

Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. Lots of giveaways, including hats, t-shirts, drinks, tacos - come alone or come with a team! $1.50 Beef Tacos, $2.50 Chicken Tacos, $2.50 Drafts except Guinness, $3 Bacardi Flavors 232-6000. templebarrochester@gmail.com. templebarandgrille.com.

Veggie Knife Skills Made Easy.

6-8:30 p.m. Wegmans Pittsford,

3195 Monroe Ave $65. 585249-0278. wegmans.com.

Theater Annapurna. Through Nov. 8.

Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E. Main St Through Nov. 8. Fri. Oct. 30, and Nov. 6, 8 p.m., Sat. Oct. 31, & Nov. 7, 8 p.m., Sun. Nov. 1 & 8, 2 p.m., and Thurs. Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. A dark comedy $28.50-$36.50. 4541260. blackfriars.org.

Calamari Sisters. Through Nov. 1. JCC Hart Theatre, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Through Nov. 1. Wed. Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Thurs.

Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Sat. Oct. 31, 8 p.m., Sat. Nov. 2 & 7 p.m., Sun. Nov. 1, 2 p.m. The singing, dancing and cooking comedic extravaganza $0-$40. 461-2000.

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Deadly Intentions. Through Oct. 31. Black Sheep Theatre, 274 N Goodman St., third floor, Studio D313 Through Oct. 31.

Fri. and Sat. Oct. 30 & 31, 7:30 p.m. Spine-tingling one act plays promise everything from edge-of-your seat suspense to nervous laughter $20. 861-4816. blacksheeptheatre.org.

Festival of New Theatre. Through Nov. 1. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Through Nov. 1. New works by local and national playwrights 232-4382. gevatheatre.org.

The Intergalactic Nemesis.

Fri., Oct. 30, 8 p.m. Nazareth

College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave $15-$35. 389-2170. artceneter.naz.edu.

The Merchant of Venice. Oct. 29Nov. 21. New Life Presbyterian Church, 243 Rosedale St Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. William Shakespeare’s masterful, yet controversial tale of love, loyalty, envy, and revenge $20. 2540723. RapaTheatre.org.

Oedipus Rex. Through Oct. 31, 8-10 p.m. Gallery 74, 215 Tremont St, Building 3, 3rd Floor Through Oct. 31. Fri. and Sat. Oct 30-31, 8 p.m. Oct. 31, 11 p.m $13. 917-509-9144. thekingfishertheater.org.

Private Lives. Oct. 30-Nov. 14.

Penfield Community Center, 1985 Baird Rd Penfield Through Nov. 14. Fri. Oct. 30, Nov. 6 & 13, 8 p.m., Sat. Nov. 7 & 14, 8 p.m., and Sun. Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

The adventures of a rich and reckless pair of exes $12, must be purchased online or by phone 340-8655.

The Trail of the Big Bad Wolf.

Through Nov. 1. Kodak Theater on the Ridge, 500 W Ridge Rd. Through Nov. 1. Fri. Oct. 30, 7 p.m., and Sun. Nov. 1, 2 p.m $10-$20. 585-722-9449. kodakcenter.org.

A Twist of Lemmon. Oct. 29Nov. 15. Downstairs Cabaret at Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place Through Nov. 12. Thurs.

Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Fri. Oct. 30, Nov. 6 & 13, 8 p.m., Sat. Oct. 31, Nov. 7 & 14, 4 p.m., and Sun. Nov. 1, 8, & 15, 2 p.m., Wed. Nov. 4, 7 p.m., and Thurs.

Nov. 12, 2 p.m. The celebration of a father and son torn apart, only to find one another again. $36-$39. 585-325-4370. downstairscabaret.com.

Workshops [ WED., OCTOBER 28 ] Divination Tool Time. 12-2:45 & 5-5:45 p.m. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $5. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com.

Eat Smart New York Introductory Workshop. 2:30-3:15 p.m.

Lyell Branch, Rochester Public Library, 956 Lyell Ave. Registration encouraged 585428-8218. libraryweb.org.

Knit Clique: Knitting/Crocheting Drop-In. noon. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Snacks are welcome free. 7845300. brightonlibrary.org.

Open Weekly Group Meditation.

5:30 p.m. The TRU Center,

FILM | “NEW YORK PORTRAIT I, II, III”

Not every story is told by spinning a linear yarn or by zeroing in on specific characters. On Wednesday, October 28, the Dryden Theatre (Eastman Museum, 900 East Avenue) will screen Peter Hutton’s “New York Portrait I, II, III” in 16mm. The three-part work is non-narrative, but rather a collection of impressions of place. Edited in three parts over 12 years, Hutton creates a poetic, textural sketch of New York City’s rhythms, architecture, and inhabitants.

“New York Portrait I, II, III” is part of the “Five Faces of New York in the 1970’s” series showing at Dryden, which kicked off with Woody Allen’s “Manhattan.” The 47-minute screening begins at 8 p.m. with a special introduction to be given by Douglas Crimp (pictured), professor of art history at the University of Rochester. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $6 for members, and $4 for students with ID. For more information, call 271-3361, or visit eastman.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY 6 South Main St Pittsford This meditation group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30-6:30pm. Renewal, deep relaxation and decompression in the ways you need most.

The themes vary week-byweek and include guidance in areas such as totems, angels, guides, singing bowls, oils, drums, visualization and more $12, registration required 381-0190. tru@trubynicole. com. trubynicole.com.

Peace Meditation Circle.

7:15 p.m. Beyond Center for Yoga, 67 Main Street, 3rd floor, Brockport. An open, inclusive community to promote world peace by practicing meditation 690-9714 OR 637-3984. melanie@namastegirl.com OR

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Rochester Hope for Pets Presents: Pet Parent Boot Camp.

6-7 p.m Duncan’s Center for Veterinary Education, 825 White Spruce Blvd Free, but $5 suggested donation per session. 271-2733 x89. rochesterhopeforpets@gmail. com. rochesterhopeforpets.org/ pet-parent-boot-camp/. [ THU., OCTOBER 29 ] Got Health? How’s Your “Sugar?”. 12-1 p.m. Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. 585-428-8110. libraryweb.org.

Meditation. 7-8 p.m. Grow2bu, 595 Blossom Rd $15. 9530503. grow2bu.com/.

Relax: Unwind Your Body/Mind.

5:30-6:30 p.m La Vie Salon Spa Wellness, 4 Elton St Stress reduction class for women 9787813. delucaland.us.

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 space, or just get to know the venue Free. 210--0075. rochestermakerspace.org.

Social Anxiety: Learning to Engage with Ease. 7-9 p.m.

Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 7307034. rochesterbrainery.com.

Yoga. Eastside Wellness Center, 625 Ayrault Rd. Monday Vinyasa Flow 4:30 p.m., Restorative 6 p.m. Thursday Vinyasa Flow 5:30 p.m $14 drop-in, $60 5 classes, register. cindy@ relaxreleaserestore.com. [ FRI., OCTOBER 30 ] Spirit Tutoring. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $1/ minute, $5 minimum. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com. [ SAT., OCTOBER 31 ] Northeast RegionalQuidditch Championship. 8 a.m. Total Sports Experience, 880 Elmgrove Rd Free. usquidditch.org/about/ Northeast­RC. Saturday Demos at Hyatt’s!. noon.

Hyatt’s All Things Creative, 937 Jefferson Road Saturday Demos at Hyatt’s! Hyatt’s will be having free demos of various products every Saturday during the month of September! Come into the store anytime from noon until close to test these products, see sample creations and ask our knowledgeable staff questions.

September 21st- Watercolor: Various techniques explored in detail! September 28th- Inktense: Richly pigmented and versatile mixed media pencils!. Free.

292-6500. scilano@hyatts.com. hyatts.com/art. [ SUN., NOVEMBER 1 ] A Community Call to Action: My House is a House for All People: Radical Inclusion for Everyone. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Temple Beth El, 139 S Winton Rd 585-473-1770. tberochester.org.

CPR/AED Training Course. 1-5 p.m. CardiacLife Training Center, 349 West Commercial Street, Suite 1400 . East Rochester $45. 585-286-3811. training@ aedclp.com. cardiaclife.net/cprcertification-ny.

[ MON., NOVEMBER 2 ] Create Your Own Book Safe. 6:308:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $25. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com.

Healing Universal Worship.

5:15 p.m. Sufi Order of Rochester Center for Sufi Studies, 494 East Ave (behind AAUW mansion). Facilitated

by Basira Maryanne Karpinski, Associate Cherag. A candle lighting ceremony honoring the world’s religious traditions together on one altar, with a focus on healing Free. 7481361. zaynab@frontiernet.net. sufiorderofrochester.org.

Homebuyer Orientation. First Monday of every month, 6:307:30 p.m NeighborWorks Rochester, 570 South Ave A free one-stop shop to learn what services are available to assist you in buying a home 325-4170.

Insurance 101. 7-8 p.m.

Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $10. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com.

Medicare 101: Informational Seminar. 1-3 p.m. Brickstone

by St. John’s, 1325 Elmwood Ave Rcohester Registration encouraged 585-271-1000. stjohnsliving.org/rejuvenate Medicare 101: Informational Seminar. 1-3 p.m. Brickstone’s Wintergarden at St. John’s Independent Living Community, 1325 Elmwood Ave. 292-5230. stjohnsliving. org/rejuvenate.

Promoting Self-Reliance. 10 a.m.noon. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org.

Save Energy, Save Dollars. 6-7:15 p.m. Lyell Branch, Rochester Public Library, 956 Lyell Ave. Registration required 585-4288218. libraryweb.org. [ TUE., NOVEMBER 3 ] BEGINNING MICROSOFT EXCEL. 7-8:30 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. This hands-on class will introduce some of the basic features of Microsoft’s popular spreadsheet program.

REGISTRATION begins Tuesday, October 20 for Penfield town or school district residents; Tuesday, October 27 for all others FREE. 585340-8720. lucie.jutsum@ libraryweb.org. penfieldlibrary. evanced.info/signup/ eventcalendar.aspx.

Coffee Class: Espresso Techniques. 7-8:30 p.m. Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, 1344 University Ave. $25. 585-3195279. joebeanroasters.com/ class/class/.

EMT Information Session.

First Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Brighton Volunteer Ambulance, 1551 South Winton Rd. Learn about classes and preparation to become an EMT, meet corp members, and take a tour of the Base. Accepted applicants training costs will be covered Free. 271-2718 ext. 3. brightonambulance.org.

Guinean Drum Class with Mohamed Diaby. 6 p.m. Bush Mango Drum & Dance, 34 Elton St. Instruments available for student use. For all levels $15 drop in fee. 820-9213. colleen@ bushmangodrumdance.org. bushmangodrumdance.org.

Health Insurance Open House for Rochester’s Uninsured.

2-5 p.m. Threshold at the Community Place, 135 Parsells Ave Fidelis Care representatives will be on-site at Threshold at the Community Place, 145 Parsells Avenue, Rochester, every Tuesday from 2 – 5 PM to answer questions about health insurance options, and to help eligible residents apply to enroll in Fidelis Care programs. Current Fidelis Care members may also receive assistance completing their annual recertification at these events 1-888-343-3547. fideliscare.org.

Instagram For Business. 8-9:15 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com.

Maintain Your WordPress Site.

7-9 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com.

Meditation. First Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $10. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com.

Nothing Works. 10 a.m.-noon.

Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org.

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Brockport Strand 93 Main St, Brockport, 637-3310, rochestertheatermanagement.com

Canandaigua Theatres 3181 Townline Road, Canandaigua, 396-0110, rochestertheatermanagement.com

Cinema Theater 957 S. Clinton St., 271-1785, cinemarochester.com

Culver Ridge 16 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit 544-1140, regmovies.com

Dryden Theatre 900 East Ave., 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org

Eastview 13 Eastview Mall, Victor 425-0420, regmovies.com

Geneseo Theatres Geneseo Square Mall, 243-2691, rochestertheatermanagement.com

Greece Ridge 12 176 Greece Ridge Center Drive 225-5810, regmovies.com

Henrietta 18 525 Marketplace Drive 424-3090, regmovies.com

The Little 240 East Ave., 258-0444 thelittle.org

Movies 10 2609 W. Henrietta Road 292-0303, cinemark.com

Apple of his eye “Steve Jobs”

(R), DIRECTED BY DANNY BOYLE NOW PLAYING [ REVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW

The last time Aaron Sorkin delivered a story of an enigmatic tech visionary, we got the masterful “The Social Network,” about Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg. Now the Oscar-winning writer joins director Danny Boyle to take on the life of innovative Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, played here by an excellent Michael Fassbender. Despite the love that Jobs tends to inspire (Zuckerberg hardly arouses such passion in the general public), Sorkin nonetheless arrives at a similar conclusion: geniuses have a tendency to also be giant assholes.

Pittsford Cinema 3349 Monroe Ave., 383-1310 pittsford.zurichcinemas.com

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Webster 12 2190 Empire Blvd., 888-262-4386, amctheatres.com

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With “Steve Jobs,” Sorkin takes a page out of Apple’s playbook and keeps things simple, confining the narrative to three sequences that take place backstage in the moments before three major product launches: the Macintosh in 1984, the disastrous NeXT system that followed Jobs’ split from Apple in 1988, and finally the iMac in 1998.

In the lead up to the events, Jobs interacts with the various crucial figures in his life. There’s Apple’s long-suffering head of marketing Joanna Hoffman (Kate Winslet); Jobs’ friend and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak (Seth Rogen, great in his first purely dramatic role); Apple CEO John Sculley (Jeff Daniels); Andy Hertzfeld (Michael Stuhlbarg), lead designer on the original Mac computer; and Jobs’ former lover, Chrisanne Brennan (Katherine Waterston). Brennan is accompanied by her young daughter, Lisa (played by actresses Makenzie Moss at 5, Ripley Sobo at 9, and Perla HaneyJardine at 19), whom she implores Jobs to accept as his own flesh and blood.

It’s an intriguing way to structure a biopic, and a welcome divergence from the standard chronological summary that so many biopics take. But by its nature, it leaves a

Michael Fassbender in “Steve Jobs.” PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL PICTURES

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lot out, providing little to no introduction to who exactly these people are and assuming the audiences already have a certain amount of knowledge of Jobs’ life. For those not well-versed in Apple lore, it might be helpful to watch Alex Gibney’s documentary “Man in the Machine” or to read Walter Isaacson’s biography (which serves as the basis for Sorkin’s screenplay) as a primer to fill in the blanks. With its narrow focus, the film sometimes takes on the feel of a stage production, and there’s a certain sense of theatricality in the way every important figure in Jobs’ life seem to converge so they can hash it out with Jobs every time a new product launches — Sorkin even has Jobs make a joke about it by the third time it happens.

Jobs betrayed those who considered him a friend and mistreated those who cared for him, and for their part everyone in his life seem to love and revile him in equal measure. Sorkin underlines the connection between Jobs and the closed systems of the machines he dreams up. His products are deliberately designed to be impossibly difficult to open up and modify, characteristics that are equally true of the man himself.

The ‘84 section is the best of the three sequences, buzzing with a sense of urgency as the major players work frantically to make sure last-minute preparations get taken care of, determined to deliver on the promise set by Apple’s infamous “1984” Super Bowl commercial — which debuted just days prior.

Boyle keeps his typically ostentatious visual style in check, maintaining a fairly restrained look

It won’t always set you free “Truth” (R), DIRECTED BY JAMES VANDERBILT OPENS FRIDAY [ REVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW

throughout. He’s aided by Daniel Pemberton’s excellent score, which morphs to suit the mood of each sequence — from electronic to opera — while lending each section a sense of tension.

Jobs spent many years denying that he was Lisa’s father, and it’s his relationship with the young girl that becomes the emotional through line of the film. His gradual acceptance of Lisa allows the cold and ruthless Jobs to receive a redemption. The last couple scenes in particular feel patently phony, and while effective, were clearly invented to give the otherwise unbending character of Jobs some semblance of an arc. And that’s in keeping with the film that Boyle and Sorkin clearly set out to make, which is less concerned about specific facts than in delivering a satisfying look into technology of our modern age while exploring the idea of Steve Jobs.

As Jobs, Fassbender delivers a magnetic performance. Until the last section, he doesn’t particularly look the part (the iconic glasses and black turtleneck help) but he nails his essence. Prone to self-mythologizing, Jobs earned a reputation as a tech genius while largely leaving the real technical work to others. When asked, he explains his role: “musicians play the instruments, I play the orchestra.” Kate Winslet is terrific; the voice of reason, she keeps things from spiraling out of control, while imploring Jobs to behave like a decent human being and stop alienating everyone around him.

“Steve Jobs” offers the first chance to hear the great actress take a crack at Sorkin’s banter-filled dialogue, and it’s as wonderful as you’d expect; the scenes between her and Fassbender are the film’s finest.

The gripping directorial debut of screenwriter James Vanderbilt, “Truth” tackles the story behind the controversial 2004 “60 Minutes” segment that effectively ended the career of veteran CBS anchorman Dan Rather. Fresh off breaking the Abu Ghraib story, CBS producer Mary Mapes (an excellent Cate Blanchett) is looking for a new story to add to her successful longtime professional partnership with Rather (Robert Redford, convincing despite his decidedly unRather-like golden locks). At a time when Bush supporters are running ads attacking the military service of John Kerry, Mapes receives a tip that leads her to dig into George W. Bush’s own service record, and finds information which suggests that not only were strings pulled in order to get him into the Air National Guard in order to avoid the Vietnam draft, but the future president was AWOL during his supposed time of service. A month before the election, it’s the type of huge story that could potentially sway the outcome.

Cate Blanchett in “Truth.” PHOTO COURTESY SONY PICTURES

Mapes puts together a team of researchers to assist in putting the story together, including military consultant Lt. Col. Roger Charles (Dennis Quaid), freelance muckraker Mike Smith (Topher Grace), and journalism professor Lucy Scott (Elisabeth Moss, sadly given the least to do of anyone). Though many of the players are unwilling to talk, the team eventually tracks down the seemingly incriminating information they need and succeed in uncovering a couple of memos that appear to back it up. But immediately after the story airs, conservative bloggers begin to question the authenticity of the documents used to prove the veracity of the story. With questions raised, sources begin to back away from their statements and the entire report begins to unravel. Smelling blood in the water, other news outlets pile on. CBS execs, wanting to protect themselves by launching their own internal investigation, essentially throw Mapes and her team to the wolves.

Vanderbilt’s previous writing credits include both “Amazing Spider-Man” films and “White House Down,” but more critically-recognized, the journalistic thriller “Zodiac.” He’s got a knack for tossing names and dates at his audience while always making sure the information remains completely clear — he also deserves credit for turning debates about fonts and typewriter subscripts into compelling viewing. Vanderbilt doesn’t fully exonerate Mapes and her team, but shows how in the modern era of journalism, unrealistic deadlines and constant pressure to be the first to break a story inevitably leads to critical mistakes being made. He also rightly suggests the entire memo debate was a distraction from the real discussion the media should have been having; just because certain details of a story might not be true, doesn’t necessarily prove the entire story is false.

In arguing the merits of true investigative journalism and the importance of asking the tough questions of those in power, Vanderbilt’s screenplay has an unfortunate tendency toward preachiness, as it hammers home its points. And the less said about the screenplay’s cringe-inducing need to make a direct correlation between Mapes’ history of abuse at the hands of her father and her decision to become a journalist, the better — “I don’t like bullies” Mapes explains at one point. “Truth” is frequently tense and compelling, but in allowing its undeniably important message to be delivered in noble speech, it too often feels like it’s just reciting talking points.

Coming Attractions

On Friday, October 30, at 8 p.m., the Dryden Theatre’s 26th annual Labor Film Series continues with a screening of “Pride,” about the 1984 union between LGBT activists and striking miners standing up to Margaret Thatcher, in a special presentation co-sponsored by the ImageOut Film Festival.

Also on Friday, The Little and Fright Rags’ Mondo October horror film series will screen the cult classic “Fright Night.”

In addition to the film, the screening will feature an art show from Dudes Night Out, food and drink from Le Petit Poutine and Roc Brewing, and a costume party. The film begins at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5.

At 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, The Little will host a screening of the “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” featuring an allnew score performed live by the Andrew Alden Ensemble. Tickets are $10.

The 2nd annual Upstate NY Horror Film Festival, screening more than 40 short horror films from around the world, will be held on Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cinema Theatre. Tickets are available for $20, or $15 for those who arrive in costume.

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FRIGHT NIGHT (1985): A teenager thinks that his next door neighbor is a vampire, but no one will believe him.

Little (Fri, Oct 30, 10 p.m.)

NEW YORK PORTRAITS - PARTS I, II, III (19781990): Three avant-garde films from filmmaker Peter Hutton, documenting the urban landscape of NYC. Dryden (Wed, Oct 28, 8 p.m.)

OKLAHOMA! (G): Where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain. Pittsford (Sun, Nov 1, 2 & 7 p.m.; Tue, Nov 3, 7 p.m.)

OUR BRAND IS CRISIS (R): Sandra Bullock plays an American political campaign manager sent to war-torn South America to help install a new leader but is threatened by a longterm rival. With Billy Bob Thornton and Anthony Mackie. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown PRIDE (2014): A group of gay activists in the UK work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. Dryden (Fri, Oct 30, 8 p.m.)

RABID (1977): A young woman develops a taste for human blood after undergoing experimental plastic surgery, and creates an epidemic when her victims turn into rabid, blood-thirsty zombies.

Screens with the short film, “Larry Gone Demon.”

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SCOUT’S GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE (R): Three boy scouts are prepared to save their town from a zombie outbreak in this horror-comedy. Webster SHIVERS (1975): The residents of a suburban high-rise apartment building are being infected by a strain of parasites that turn them into mindless, sexcrazed fiends. Dryden (Thu, Oct 29, 8 p.m.)

TRUTH (R): A behind-thescenes drama about the controversial 2004 “60 Minutes” segment that effectively ended the career of veteran CBS anchorman Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes. Starring Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Dennis Quaid, and Topher Grace. Culver, Little, Tinseltown VICTORIA (NR): On holiday in Berlin, a young woman finds her flirtation with a local guy turn potentially deadly, in this acclaimed film shot entirely in a single take. Little [ CONTINUING ] ANT-MAN (PG-13): Armed with a super-suit that gives him the ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, a con-man must pull off a heist that will save the world. Starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly, and Bobby Cannavale.

Movies 10 BLACK MASS (R): Johnny Depp stars as Whitey Bulger, the most infamous mobster in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf. With Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson, Kevin Bacon, and Peter Sarsgaard.

Henrietta, Pittsford, Webster BRIDGE OF SPIES (PG-13): Steven Spielberg directs the true story of an American lawyer who’s recruited by the CIA to help rescue a pilot detained in the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Starring Tom Hanks. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster CRIMSON PEAK (R): Guillermo del Toro directs this gothic horror story, about a young writer whisked off her feet and into a spooky old mansion after she falls for and marries a handsome and mysterious aristocrat.

Starring Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, and Charlie Hunnam. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster EVEREST (PG-13): In this fact-based adventure story, a climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snowstorm. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Brolin, Jason Clarke, and Keira Knightley. Movies 10 GOODNIGHT MOMMY (R): Twin boys move to a new home with their mother after she has face changing cosmetic surgery, but under her bandages is someone the children don’t recognize.

Little GOOSEBUMPS (PG): A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L. Stine

after the writer’s imaginary demons are set loose on their small town. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster HE NAMED ME MALALA (PG13): This documentary looks at the events leading up to the Taliban’s attack on young Pakistani schoolgirl (and eventual Nobel Prize laureate), Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out about girls’ education. Pittsford HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 (PG): Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in this sequel to the popular animated film. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown INSIDE OUT (PG): Pixar’s latest takes audiences on a journey inside the head of an 11-year-old girl, seen through the eyes of the personified emotions that rule her inner being: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear. With the voices of Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, and Bill Hader. Movies 10 THE INTERN (PG-13): A 70-year-old widower becomes a senior intern at an online fashion website.

Starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS (PG): A small-town girl and her three sisters are catapulted from underground video sensations to global superstar in this musical adventure based on the popular 80s cartoon. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown JURASSIC WORLD (PG-13): Oooh, ahhh, that’s how it always starts. Then later there’s running and um, screaming. But this time Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are there. Movies 10 THE LAST WITCH HUNTER (PG-13): Vin Diesel IS the last witch hunter, and all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most terrifying witches in history. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown THE MARTIAN (PG-13): Matt Damon is an astronaut left behind on Mars when the rest of his crew mistakenly believe he’s died after a NASA mission goes wrong.

Adapted from the novel by Andy Weir. Culver, Eastview, Greece, IMAX, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS (PG-13): The survivors of the Maze now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles, in this adaptation of the popular YA book

series. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Webster MINIONS (PG): Ba-na-na!

Movies 10 MISSION:IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION (PG-13): Ethan Hunt and his team take on their most impossible mission yet: eradicating the Syndicate, an international rogue organization as highly skilled as they are.

Movies 10 PAN (PG): Joe Wright (“Pride & Prejudice,” “Atonement”) directs this epic adventure tale filling in the backstory of the boy who would become Peter Pan. Starring Hugh Jackman, Rooney Mara, and Garrett Hedlund.

Culver, Eastview, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE PERFECT GUY (PG-13): After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true. Starring Sanaa Lathan and Morris Chestnut. Culver, Henrietta PIXELS (PG-13): In Adam Sandler’s latest crime against cinema, video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who’ve attacked New York. Movies 10 ROCK THE KASBAH (R): Bill Murray stars as a washed-up music producer who finds one last shot at redemption with a golden-voiced young girl in Afghanistan. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown SICARIO (R): Emily Blunt stars as a young female FBI agent who joins a secret CIA operation to take down a Mexican cartel boss, but the job ends up pushing her ethical and moral values to the limit. With Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin. Little STEVE JOBS (R): Set backstage at three iconic Apple product launches, this film from Danny Boyle and Aaron Sorkin paints an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at the epicenter of the digital revolution. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (R): This biopic chronicles the formation of gangsta rap group N.W.A. in the late 1980s, following the group as they achieve massive success, court nationwide controversy, and permanently alter the musical landscape. Movies 10 THE VISIT (PG-13): M. Night Shyamalan attempts a comeback with this horrorcomedy about two children whose extended visit with their grandparents goes terribly wrong. Culver, Henrietta WOODLAWN (PG): A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.

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The Homestead Heights Neighborhood in northeast Rochester was developed during the first half of the 20th century. It’s a quiet, well-maintained residential neighborhood, bordered by commercial corridors on Clifford Ave., Goodman St., Bay St., and Culver Rd. Within walking distance on these commercial streets are some of the city’s most iconic local eateries—Savoia Pastry Shoppe, Donuts Delite, and James Brown’s Place. The neighborhood’s sweet spot was home to Mayor Thomas Ryan when he served Rochester from 1974-1994.

Around the corner from Mayor Ryan’s home, Edgeland Street is still stately with sidewalks, street lights, and mature trees. Number 63 is a wood frame American Foursquare, whose owners were also good stewards: they have eschewed commercial and decorative fads to preserve original hallmarks of 1926 construction.

A friendly front porch presents to the street, yet the house is situated sideways, with its formal entrance at the driveway, where a gabled entry with Doric columns welcomes visitors. Overhead, the roofline features well-vented, deep soffits, adding grace while fighting ice dams.

Inside the front door, an enclosed foyer is a veritable time machine, where gumwood and leaded glass surround the original white mosaic tile floor. A full-length beveled mirror on the coat closet door adds sparkle to this heat-efficient entry.

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chored by a square-cut newel post resembling a giant chess game king piece. Overhead, an Arts and Crafts style ceiling light illuminates the unspoiled woodwork in every direction.

To the right, the living room crosses the full front of the house, with leaded glass French doors offering private entry to the porch.

Signature Arts and Crafts leaded windows flank a decorative brick fireplace and bookcase.

To the left of the front hall, a big bay window brightens the dining room. The adjoining eat-in kitchen is tastefully current with high-functioning layout, today’s appliances, and cherry cabinets complementing the house-wide woodwork.

Upstairs, the generous landing offers more vintage elements. Paneled gumwood doors open to three bedrooms, linen closet, and a walk-up unfinished attic. The master bedroom spans the front of the house, with ceiling fan and two windowed closets. In the full bath, bead board walls and original pedestal sink trim out a white mosaic tile floor echoing the downstairs foyer.

Out back, a partially fenced yard, border garden, and two-car garage offer privacy with minimal maintenance on a .10 acre lot, allowing owners to savor the heritage within this 1,323 square foot home.

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Legal Ads [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 201410604 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union Plaintiff, vs. Linda D. Bruley, Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 5, 2015, entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Monroe County Office Building located at 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe on November 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Greece, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 190 Saddlehorn Drive, Rochester, NY 14626; Tax Account No. 089.05-2-19 lot size 80 x 150. 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: $130,639.70 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: October 2015 Lawrence J. Andolina, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE ] TWO FLY PROPERTIES LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 9/3/2015.

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 23 Mandalay Ridge, Pittsford, NY 14534. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] BALLIN 27 LARK STREET LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of

State (SSNY) 10/1/15.

Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 63 Sonora Pkwy., Rochester, NY 14618, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Better Contractors Business, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/1/15. 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: Jessica Alfonso, Mgr., 101 Crimson Woods Ct., Rochester, NY 14626. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Blkhrtd LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 8/26/15 Office: Monroe Co SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 77 Walnut St Rochester NY 14608 General purpose [ NOTICE ] BLUE WATER DISCOVERY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/6/15. 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 Rd Pittsford, NY 14534. Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Cheveux’ Salon Deux, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/7/15. 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, 3180 Latta Rd., Ste. 100, Rochester, NY 14612. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Dolce Heating & Cooling LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 7/16/15 Office: Monroe Co SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to David B Cook 153 W Main St Webster NY 14580 General purpose [ NOTICE ] First response vent services LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 9/8/15 Office: Monroe Co SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 6

To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com Markie Dr Rochester NY 14606 General purpose [ NOTICE ] Fyi global, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 9/17/15 Office: Monroe Co SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 595 Highland Ave #1 Rochester NY 14620 General purpose [ NOTICE ] Hudson 252, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/1/15. 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: Lindsay Taliento, Mgr., 252 S. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14608. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] LAKE SHORE VENTURES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/06/2015. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 31 Overbrook Rd., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES OF NEW YORK LLP filed an App. for Authority with the NY Department of State on 9/15/2015. Jurisdiction: PA and the date of its formation is 8/7/2015.

Office location in NYS: Monroe County. The Secretary of 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: 95 Canal Landing Blvd., Ste. 13-14, Rochester NY 14626. The address in its jurisdiction if required or the office address: 95 Canal Landing Blvd., Ste. 13-14, Rochester NY 14626. The name and address of the authorized officer in its jurisdiction is: Sec’ty of Commonwealth, 401 North Street, Room 206, Harrisburg PA 17120. The purpose is Engineering. [ NOTICE ] McNiffe Consulting, LLC filed Articles of Org. with NY Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 8/20/2015.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail any process to 11 Ambergate Rise, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful act.

[ NOTICE ] Not. of Form of Divine Essence LLC. The Art. of Org. were filed Sc’y State (SSNY) 9/8/15. Office location Monroe County.

SSNY designated as the agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail a copy of 337 Steko Avenue, Rochester, NY 14615. Purpose of LLC: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that an alcohol beverage license, pending, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell Beer & Wine retail in a Restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at: 515 E. Ridge Rd, Rochester NY 14621 Town of Irondequoit - On Premises Consumption Liquor License for Folson Chinese & Japanese Restaurant Inc dba Taste of China. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BIG TEN RACING LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Sep 25, 2015.

Office location: Monroe Co., NY. Princ. Office of LLC: 498 Manitou Beach Road, Hilton, NY 14468.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Princ. Office of LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 1099 S. CLINTON AVE., LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/9/2015. 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, 100 Alexander St., Rochester NY 14620.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 120 RAILROAD LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/14/15.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 120 Railroad St., Rochester, NY 14609.

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 375 WEDGE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the

Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/31/2015.

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, 100 Alexander St., Rochester NY 14610.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 57 MILL STREET, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/24/2015.

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, 863 Trimmer Rd., Spencerport, NY 14559.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 60 HOLLYBROOK, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/15/15.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 5503 W. Henrietta Rd., W. Henrietta, NY 14586. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 72 GREGORY DM LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/5/2015.

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, 35 Rolling Meadows Way, Penfield, NY 14526. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ]

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., 2250 West Ridge Rd., STE. 300, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Baird Real Estate, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/6/15. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 2650 Baird Rd., Fairport, NY 14450.

Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Donald J. Russ, Jr., 30 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 2600, Chicago, IL 60606. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Bluesky Data Systems, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/5/15.

Office in Monroe County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 3177 Latta Rd, Ste 180, Rochester, NY 14612.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity under the New York LLC Law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Canalside Advisors, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/9/15. 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, 1 Travis Grove, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of 780 SALT RD LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/13/15.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: Joseph Shur, 28 E. Main St., Ste. 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

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.

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Notice of formation of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/15/15. Office in Monroe County. SSNY

Notice of formation of ASTI REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/2/2015.

Notice of Formation of Clemang Holdings LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 6/11/15. 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 128 Dickinson Rd., Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ]

has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 397 SHELDON RD HONEOYE FALLS, NY 14472. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

process may be served.

NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 1170 East Ridge Road, Rochester, New York, 14621; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF GVT/ GVR LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 10/13/2015. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to GVT/GVR LLC, C/O JOHN S. HERBRAND, ESQ, PO BOX 17727, ROCHESTER, NY 14617-0727. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Control Medical Services LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/29/15. Office is in Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 679 Melville St., Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activities [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Courtney Perinton, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 9/29/15. 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 22 Latour Manor, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of DEPEND TRANSPORTATION, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/19/15.

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

SSNY shall mail process to Mesrak Tesfaye, 155 State St., Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Name of LLC: Knight Rider Express, LLC; Date of filing: 9/22/15; Office of the LLC: Monroe Co.; The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served.

NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 109 Meadow Circle, Rochester, New York, 14609; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Name of LLC: Premier Martial Arts - Haughton, LLC; Date of filing: 9/23/15; Office of the LLC: Monroe Co.; The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom

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[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Hello Yoga Girl LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) September 16, 2015. 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 111 Parce Avenue Ste 12 Fairport, NY 14450.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Homes by George, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/21/2015 . Office in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Homes

by George, LLC 57 Heather Rdg Rochester NY 14626 Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF JAVIERS COLLISION LLC. Javiers Collision LLC filed Articles of Organization with NYS on September 25, 2015. Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. 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 c/o the Company, 39 Lyell Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608. Purpose: Any lawful purpose [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of JNA Holdings LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/1/15. Office location:

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SSNY shall mail copy of process to 207 Bull Saw Mill Rd., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of JTHOMAS LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) September 24, 2015. 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 69 Landau Dr Rochester NY 14606.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Khuri Enterprises III LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 9/9/15. 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 607 N. Hillcrest Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name MCB SCIENTIFIC LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on August 24, 2015. Office location: Monroe. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC,483 Sunhill Lane, Webster, New York14580.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC).

Name UAV Imaging Services LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on August 3, 2015. Office location: Monroe. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 696 Mendon Ionia Road, Honeoye Falls, New York 14472. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Love Li Fashions LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 09/15/2015. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY designated as

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agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2149 East Ave Apt A Rochester, NY 14610.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

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.

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Notice of Formation of MarcosLopez Promotions LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 06/09/2015.

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 683 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14615. Purpose: The purpose of the Company is concert and public event coordination and any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of PRIMALYN EQUIPMENT RENTALS LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 7/24/2015. 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 447 Adirondack Street, Rochester, NY 14606.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

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Notice of Formation of PRIMALYN FARMS LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 7/24/2015. 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 447 Adirondack Street, Rochester, NY 14606.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of Sibley Affordable MM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of QA1000 Consultants LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 09/16/2015. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 17 Silver Fox Drive, Fairport NY 14450 .Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Sibley Commercial LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Morgan Emerald Springs LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 9/25/15. 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 Lemans Realty LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 9/15/15. 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 Steeple LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 9/25/15. 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 POWER PROPERTIES GROUP LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/13/15. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: Joseph Shur, 28 E. Main St., Ste. 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

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[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of REX’S RENTALS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/22/15.

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

SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Rochester Skin Lymphoma Medical Group, PLLCC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/23/15. 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

6800 Pits-Pal Rd, Suite 150 Fairport, NY 14450 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RUCKHOUSE ATHLETICS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/23/15. 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, 1290 University Avenue, Ste. C, Rochester, NY 14609.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ]

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Commercial MM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Leverage Lender LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY

designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Leverage Lender MM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Master Tenant LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Master Tenant MM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Mixed Use LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may

be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

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Notice of Formation of Sibley Mixed Use MM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of UPSTATE COLOCATION LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/14/15. Office in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 202 Brittany Ln Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sunvestment Energy Group NY 58, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/7/15. 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, 125 Tech Park Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of THE WEILER FIRM, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/28/15.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 72 Beau Ln., Rochester, NY 14624.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Gabriel W. Weiler at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Tracey Family Real Estate Holdings, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 9/1/15. 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 20 Hytec Circle, Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Twigs Nursery and Garden Center, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 9/14/2015. 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 3593 Roosevelt HWY, Hamlin, NY 14464.

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Vector One Properties L.P. A Certificate of Limited Partnership was filed with the New York Department of State (NYDOS) on September 14, 2015.

Office location: Monroe County. NYDOS has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the NYDOS shall mail a copy of any process against the LP served upon it is 2255 Lyell Ave, Ste 201, Rochester, NY 14606. The principal business address of the LP is 2255 Lyell Ave, Ste 201, Rochester, NY 14606. Dissolution date: December 31, 2065. Purpose: any lawful activity. The name and business address of the general partner is available from the NYDOS. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of YPA LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) Aug 18, 2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 13, Victor, NY 14564.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Grey Spyder, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 9/17/15. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in DE on 6/4/15. 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.

DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal

St., Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of SOV 2007-C1 3126 Coney Island Ave LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 9/28/15. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 5221 N. O’Connor Blvd., Ste. 600, Irving, TX 75039.

LLC formed in DE on 9/21/15. 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.

DE addr. of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] NVVENTURES, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 3/12/15. 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 105 Brittany La., Pittsford, NY 14534.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Property Owners Conglomerate Group of Rochester, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/14/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail copy to 561 Titus Ave Rochester, NY 14617 General purpose [ NOTICE ] R&J Properties of Rochester LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 8/14/15. 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, 43 Coventry Ave., Rochester, NY 15610.

General purpose. [ NOTICE ] RDB Associates, LLC has filed a certificate of conversion to a limited liability company with the New York Secretary of State on September 11, 2015 with an effective date of

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NOTICE OF SALE Index No. 2015-4930 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT

SALE DATE NOVEMBER 10TH, SALE TIME 10:00AM LOCATION 39 WEST MAIN STREET, ROCHESTER

COUNTY OF MONROE

IN THE MATTER OF:

EXHIBIT A TO NOTICE OF SALE

THE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY THE COUNTY OF MONROE IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER AND THE TOWNS OF BRIGHTON; CHILl; CLARKSON; GATES; GREECE; HAMLIN; HENRIETTA; IRONDEQUOIT; MENDON, INCLUDING VILLAGE OF HONEOYE FALLS; OGDEN, INCLUDING VILLAGE OF SPENCERPORT; PARMA, INCLUDING VILLAGE OF HILTON; PENFIELD; PERINTON, INCLUDING VILLAGE OF FAIRPORT; PITTSFORD, INCLUDING VILLAGE OF PITTSFORD; RIGA, INCLUDING VILLAGE OF CHURCHVILLE; RUSH; SWEDEN, INCLUDING VILLAGE OF BROCKPORT; WEBSTER, INCLUDING VILLAGE OF WEBSTER; WHEATLAND, INCLUDING VILLAGE OF SCOTTSVILLE; AND EAST ROCHESTER, INCLUDING VILLAGE OF EAST ROCHESTER, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE MONROE COUNTY IN REM TAX FORECLOSURE ACT AND THE RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY LEGISLATURE DESIGNATED AS RESOLUTION NO. 126, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF SAID MONROE COUNTY LEGISLATURE FOR THE YEAR OF 2015. LIST OF DELINQUENT PROPERTIES REFERRED TO HEREIN WAS FILED IN MONROE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE ON THE 5th DAY OF MAY, 2015.

Serial SWIS Number

Code

Acct Number

Property Address

Owner

0002 0005

261400 261400

090.41-1-43 091.81-1-8.001

338 AVIS ST 931-933 HUDSON AVE

WARREN GILL FORECLOSURE LIQUIDATORS

0006 0008

261400 261400

092.69-1-35 105.29-2-1.002

88 HILLCREST ST 354 PLANET ST ROCHESTER

GILL WARREN CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION INC

0010 0011

261400 261400

105.41-1-18 105.50-1-10

495 EMERSON ST 331 SHERMAN ST

GOD’S HOUSE OF BLESSING GOD’S HOUSE OF BLESSING

0012 0014

261400 261400

105.72-1-18 105.75-2-76

556 HAGUE ST 360 SAXTON ST

ADAMS FREDERICK A LOTTA RICHARD H

0015 0016

261400 261400

105.81-2-19 106.22-4-47

13 IMMEL ST 44 TREYER ST

DOUGLAS DIANE HUNTER JENNIFER

IN REM ACTION NO. 140

0017 0018

261400 261400

1 06.23-4-16./HOME 106.24-3-26

741 R JOSEPH AVE 164 BERNARD ST

HUSSEIN ABDUSAMED HOUSER FRANK

0019 0020

261400 261400

106.26-2-21.001 106.27-1-2

595-599 PORTLAND AVE 732 PORTLAND AVE

ALSHAIBI TAYSIR HOLMES ROSA & ULYSSES

0021 0022

261400 261400

106.27-1-97 106.29-4-49

720 PORTLAND AVE 77 CLIFFORD AVE

HOLMES ROSA & ULYSSES TSC GRAND LTD

0023 0024

261400 261400

106.29-4-50.001 106.34-1-62

73 CLIFFORD AVE 1114 CLIFFORD AVE

TSC GRAND LTD PALMER OZZIE & EARLENE

0025 0028

261400 261400

106.34-3-32.001 106.39-3-38

210 LINCOLN ST 21 QUAMINA DR

ALLISON THOMAS CLEMENTS ADRIAN

0029 0031

261400 261400

106.50-2-31 106.59-2-25.003

3 DAKE ST 190 FOURTH ST

ADAMS FREDERICK A TISDALE JEROME

0033 0034 0035 0036

261400 261400 261400 261400

106.59-2-39 106.59-2-40 107.30-3-13 107.54-1-26

195 FOURTH ST 189 FOURTH ST 1925-1927 CLIFFORD AVE 227 ROSEWOOD TERR

TISDALE JEROME TISDALE JEROME GILL WARREN ASANDROV LOUIS V

120.25-3-30 120.26-1-15 120.33-1-18 120.33-1-20 120.41-1-17 120.60-2-92 120.60-2-93 120.67-3-54 120.68-2-59 120.83-3-43 122.32-2-41 131.16-1-69 060.7 5-6-31 001.16-2-1.2 019.04-2-25.1 023.03-1-17 092.05-1-16 092.05-1-17 092.05-1-18 092.05-1-19 092.05-1-20 092.05-1-84 092.05-1-85.111 092.05-1-85.02 092.05-1-87.1 092.05-1-9 216.02-1-13 216.02-1-14.1 032.05-4-15 138.11-1-3./618 100.00-4-760 100.00-5-295 153.19-1-32 069.13-5-12 199.02-1-17 208.04-1-1

32 CENTENNIAL ST 428 CAMPBELL ST 26 KLUEH ST 34 KLUEH ST 109 COLVIN ST 494 JEFFERSON AVE 490-492 JEFFERSON AVE 436 COLUMBIA AVE 190 COLUMBIA AVE 292 COTTAGE ST 217 MIDDLESEX RD 71 HUBBARD DR 76 WORCHESTER RD 9668 BEACHWOOD PARK 1 WINTERS PLACE 2 WALKER RD 406 TIAM DR 400 TIAM DR 392 TIAM DR 388 TIAM DR 1733 E RIDGE RD MEDLEY CTR PKWY 285 MEDLEY CTR PKWY 101 MEDLEY CTR PKWY 100 MEDLEY CTR PKWY 1665 E RIDGE RD MILL RD MILESQUARE RD 37 LAKE AVE 58 GENNIS DR 112 COBB’S LANE 42 OXBOW RD 4 CAMDEN CT 200 STATE ST NORTH RD 1100 FLINT HILL RD

SIMON VERNELL K ASANDROV LOUIS V ASANDROV LOUIS V ASANDROV LOUIS V ASANDROV LOUIS V BURNEY ROBERT BURNEY ROBERT HALL ELIZABETH EST OF KNIGHT CONNECTICUT KRUSE KRISTINE L MARCANIO PATRICK BURNSIDE WADE K HERNANDEZ, JERALDO UNKNOWN OWNER UNKNOWN OWNER UNKNOWN OWNER BERSIN PROPERTIES LLC BERSIN PROPERTIES LLC BERSIN PROPERTIES LLC BERSIN PROPERTIES LLC BERSIN PROPERTIES LLC BERSIN PROPERTIES LLC BERSIN PROPERTIES LLC BERSIN PROPERTIES LLC BERSIN PROPERTIES LLC BERSIN PROPERTIES LLC SON-DAR SON-DAR BERNARDO, DANIEL & ARLENE PETERS, IDA HESS, NANCY CHRISTMAN, BRUCE A DEWIT, IM SUN JMT PROPERTIES INC SON-DAR JONES DOLORES G & SHAWN

In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly granted by this Court and entered and filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office, I, KEVIN TUBIOLO, Monroe County Senior Delinquent Tax Collector, duly appointed Referee in this proceeding for such purposes, will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder therefore, in the Legislative Chambers in the County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, in the City of Rochester, County of Monroe, State of New York, on the 10th day of November, 2015 at 10:00 o’clock A.M. (with pre-bidding registration opening at 9:00 o’clock A.M.), and shall continue the same, if required, from day to day, excepting and omitting Saturdays, Sundays and public or legal holidays, the premises directed and in numerical order of serial numbering and in said judgment described as follows: ALL THE FOLLOWING LOTS, PARTS OF LOTS AND PARCELS OF LAND, situate in the City of Rochester and Towns of Chili; Greece; Hamlin; Irondequoit; Mendon; Parma; Penfield; Perinton; Sweden, including Village of Brockport; and Wheatland, County of Monroe and State of New York, some located in various subdivisions, as the same are laid out on maps thereof filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office and tax maps of the County of Monroe, which lots and parcels of land are affected by the within action and described by serial numbers and additional descriptors as hereinafter set forth in the attached Exhibit “A”.

TOGETHER WITH ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST to the land lying in the bed of any street, highway, or strip of land, as they now exist, formerly existed, or are presently proposed, included in, in front of, or adjoining the lots of premises herein described by serial numbers and additional descriptions, all as shown on the maps and descriptions aforesaid.

SUBJECT to the Terms of Sale to be read by the Referee prior to the commencement of the Public Auction and further subject to: (a) Any state of facts an accurate survey may show and subject to any facts an inspection of the premises would reveal. (b) Building or tract restrictions or regulations. (c) Violations of record, if any, now or hereafter against the premises, and any fines, charges, or assessment arising therefrom. (d) Easements, covenants, agreements, reservations and restrictions of record, if any, insofar as the same may be in force and effect. (e) Rights of tenants and/or occupants in possession if any. (f) Security Agreements, conditional bills of sale and chattel mortgages, if any. (g) The right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale by reason of any Federal lien filed by or acquired prior to the date of the sale. (h) The amount of any unpaid water, sewer, Pure Water, electric, natural gas or other utility charge heretofore or hereafter levied, assessed or accrued against or with respect to such parcel. (i) The lien or liens of unpaid City of Rochester taxes, assessments, water and sewer rents, if any. (j) The lien or liens of any unpaid School Tax and the lien or liens of the Town and County Tax accruing after the respective tax liens subject of this action.

Any persons interested in redeeming any part or parcel of the premises affected by said action may, at any time before noon of the day preceding the day of commencement of the sale, so redeem by paying at the Office of the Director of Finance (Treasury), at Room B-2, County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, all taxes, tax liens and tax lien certificates, owing upon the parcel affected, with interest penalties and aliocated costs and disbursements thereon to the date of payment.

Any person redeeming relies upon his own title to the parcel redeemed, as the premises, if redeemed, will not be sold in this action.

KEVIN TUBIOLO Monroe County Senior Delinquent Tax Collector BOYLAN CODE LLP TAX FORECLOSURE ATTORNEY CULVER ROAD ARMORY 145 CULVER ROAD, SUITE 100 ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14620

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Legal Ads > page 56 formation of September 11, 2015. Its principal place of business is located at 59-B Monroe Ave., Pittsford, New York in Monroe County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served.

A copy of any process shall be mailed to 59-B Monroe Ave., Pittsford, New York 14534. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law.

any process to LLC’s principal business location at 53 Assembly Drive, Suite 393, Mendon, NY 14506.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ]

Rochester Autowerks, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/10/15. 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, 513 Broad W. Street, Rochester, NY 14608.

General purpose.

V Nail Salon & Beauty Boutique, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on September 28, 2015 with an effective date of formation of September 28, 2015. Its principal place of business is located at 580 Hague Street, Rochester, New York in Monroe County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served.

A copy of any process shall be mailed to 580 Hague Street, Rochester, New York 14606. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law.

[ NOTICE ]

[ NOTICE ]

SIXNUCH LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/25/2015.

Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 124 Hartwick Rd., Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 807A Ridge Rd., Webster, NY 14580.

WMM Associates of Rochester, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/13/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail copy to 561 Titus Ave Rochester, NY 14617 General purpose

[ NOTICE ]

[ NOTICE ] SS Process Equipment LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 9/23/2015.

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

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Universal Dermatology, PLLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/11/15,. 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 6800 Pits-Pal Rd, Suite 150, Fairport,NY 14450 . Purpose: any lawful activities.

To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ]

[ NOTICE OF FORMATION ]

RNY Properties LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on October 13, 2015. Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 6445 Citation #F Clarkston MI 48346. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activities.

Tardis Properties LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 9/15/2015.

Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 6445 Citation, Suite F, Clarkston, MI 48346.

The purpose of the Company is any lawful activities.

[ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Nagmens LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 09/29/2015. Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 6445 Citation #F Clarkston MI 48346. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Stateside Administrative Property Management LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on October 1, 2015.

Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 6445 Citation, Ste. F, Clarkston MI 48346. The purpose of the Company is Real Estate Investment.

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[ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2014-10690 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

Raymond E. Petit, Deceased, and any persons who are heirs distributees of Raymond E. Petit, 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; David Petit; Debbie Coles; Mark Petit; Midland Funding LLC; Rochester General Long Term Care, Inc. a/k/a Hill Haven Nursing Home; Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC APO Capital One NA; United States of America; People of the State of New York; Christine Petit, Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated June 24, 2015, entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Monroe County Office Building located at 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe on November 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Irondequoit, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 21 Centre Terrace, Rochester, NY 14617; Tax Account No. 047.64-2-15 described in Deed recorded in Liber 3844 of Deeds, page 85; lot size .15

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: $61,107.03 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: October 2015 K. John Wright, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ ORDER OF PUBLICATION ] IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA IN RE: THE PETITION FOR THE ADOPTION OF: C.A.T., a female child under the age of eighteen (18) years CASE NO: 15A-3 NOTICE TO: JENNIFER (TAYLOR) LEATHERMAN P.O. Box 93301 Rochester, NY 14692 The object of the above entitled action is for the Adoption of one (1) infant child under the age of 18 years. It appearing by Affidavit filed in this action that Jennifer (Taylor) Leatherman is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is hereby Ordered that she appear and serve upon Nathan H. Walters, Petitioner’s Attorney, whose address is Walters & Heishman, PLLC, P.O. Box 119, Moorefield., WV 26836, an Answer or other response to the Petition for Adoption previously filed in this action within thirty (30) days of the date of this notice. A hearing in this action is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. before the Circuit Court of Hardy County, West Virginia, at the Hardy County Courthouse, 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV 26836.

A Petition for Adoption has been filed requesting that the parental rights of Jennifer (Taylor) Leatherman, be terminated at this hearing, and that the one (1) minor child, subject of the aforesaid Petition for Adoption be Adopted.

Failure of Jennifer (Taylor) Leatherman to respond within 30

days after service of this Notice or to appear at the hearing in this matter will preclude her from responding, or appearing or receiving any further notice of these Adoption proceedings and adverse action may be performed by this Court. An Order granting the relief requested in the aforesaid Petition may be entered at the hearing or at anytime thereafter. Entered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hardy County, West Virginia, Kimberly K. Hartman, this the day 2 of September, 2015.

Prepared by: NATHAN H. WALTERS Counsel for Petitioners Walters & Heishman, PLLC PO Box119 Moorefield WV 26836 WV Bar #10949 [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ] Index No.: 20156769 Date of Filing: September 25, 2015 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF Monroe HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- JOHN R. KING, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said JOHN R. KING, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; PATRICIA A. KING; 976 MONROE AVENUE INC; MICHAEL CORSI D/B/A POSTER ART ; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC D/B/A IN NEW YORK AS MIDLAND FUNDING OF DELAWARE LLC; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCE; PLATINUM TRIANGLE PROPERTIES, INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ; WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING, LLC; THOMAS D. COOK; GE CAPITAL CONSUMER CARD CO.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ‘’JOHN DOES’’ and ‘’JANE DOES’’, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim,

a lien against the premises, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Richard A. Dollinger of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on August 24, 2015, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Monroe, State of New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by JOHN R. KING and

PATRICIA A. KING to HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) bearing date June 10, 2003 and recorded in Book 17567 of Mortgages at Page 120 in the County of Monroe on June 11, 2003, Mortgage # CU 014422. Thereafter said mortgage was assigned to HSBC BANK USA, N.A. by assignment of mortgage bearing date February 7, 2012 and recorded under Book 1685 of Mortgages at Page 681 in the County of Monroe on February 13, 2012. The aforesaid instruments were thereafter modified by a Modification agreement dated November 6, 2012 and recorded under Book 24994 of Mortgages at Page 199 in the County on Monroe on March 27, 2013, creating a principal balance of $135,971.23.

Said premises being known as and by 82 WHEATSTONE CIRCLE, FAIRPORT, NY 14450.

Date: September 23, 2015 Batavia, New York Virginia C. Grapensteter, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state. ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.

Fun [ NEWS OF THE WEIRD ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD

Doing Time Right

In October, a Harvard University debate team (three-time recent champions of the American Parliamentary Debate Association) lost a match to a team of prisoners from the maximum-security Eastern New York Correctional Facility.

Prison debaters “are held to the exact same standards” as college debate teams, according to the director of Bard College’s Prison Initiative, which coaches the inmates. Prisoners took the “pro” side of public schools having the right to turn away students whose parents had entered the U.S. illegally (though team members personally disagreed).

The Bard trainers pointed out that the inmates perfected their presentation despite (or perhaps because of) the prison prohibition on Internet access.

Compelling Explanations

A black alleged gang member, Taurus Brown, 19, under arrest in Clearwater, Florida, in September for having a marijuana cigarette casually tucked behind his ear as he talked politely to a white police officer, tried to flee on foot but was quickly taken down.

Asked why he ran, Brown replied (according to the police report): “I don’t like white people touching me. White people do weird stuff.”

Unclear on the Concept — The Merit Systems Protection

Board is (wrote The Washington Post) “a personnel court of last resort” for federal employees unfairly punished by demotion or firing — which is just what employee Timothy Korb needed when his federal agency suspended him in 2013,

allegedly for revealing at a staff meeting that the agency’s actual case backlog was much worse than it was letting on. Korb’s employer, ironically, is the Merit Systems Protection Board, and in September 2015, an administrative law judge upheld his claim of unfairness.

— Philosophy professor Anna Stubblefield (Rutgers-Newark University) was convicted of aggravated sexual assault against a severely disabled man she was discovered having sex with on the floor in a locked office, but at trial in September, she testified that the man had “consent(ed)” and that the two were “in love.” The victim, 34, has cerebral palsy and other ailments, wears diapers, requires assistance for nearly all activities, is intellectually disabled, and does not speak, “except for making noises,” according to a brother. Stubblefield had been working with him on the controversial practice of “facilitated communication,” in which a facilitator reads a patient’s mind via subtleties such as eye movement and articulates the words for him. However, a jury failed to appreciate that facilitated “consent” and quickly convicted her.

Shameless

In rare bipartisan action, the U.S. Senate is preparing a bill to ban taxpayer funds for those military salutes at sporting events. Teams (the legislators believe) already benefit from the fan-friendly staging of heartwarming patriotic displays. (The Pentagon had paid $5.4 million just to the National Football League over the last four years.)

An NFL spokesman, finally playing catch-up, said in September, “(N)o one should be paid to honor our troops.”

[ LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ON PAGE 52 ]

[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your emotional response will be unpredictable this week. Temptation will set in if someone entices you. Settling down may sound like a good idea, but the fear that you can do better will lead to playful action without commitment. Don’t worry: Time is on your side.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll be looking for love and ready to give your heart to the person who shows the most interest and offers the best lifestyle. Your desire for quality will shine through, and you will vie for the attention of the person who can match your standard of living.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Problems will develop between you and someone pursuing you romantically. Giving the wrong impression or being afraid to be honest about the way you feel will turn into a messy encounter that can lead to arguments and forceful action. Protect yourself against jealous, possessive lovers.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll have plenty of choice and lots to think about when it comes to love and romance.

Let your actions speak for you, and refrain from offering too much information regarding your likes and dislikes until you have the undivided atten-

tion of the partner you choose.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep busy and fill your days with new adventures. When looking for love, your best bet will be to keep doing the things you love most until you meet someone you enjoy doing all your favorite pastimes with. Unity and equality will seal the deal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have a big heart and a lust for life. Get involved in events or check out people you find interesting or who practice a different lifestyle, and you’ll find ways to contribute to each other’s future in a positive and heartfelt manner. Obstacles can be overcome.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep your secrets to yourself. You’ll face aggressive action if you lead someone on unintentionally. Stay focused on what you want, and don’t flirt with fate when it comes to love. Unless someone meets your standards, simply take a pass and continue your search for love.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll have all the right moves to attract someone as unusual and passionate as you. Take on a cause or concern that irks you, and you will attract someone willing to fight by your side and support your efforts.

A unique union will hold your interest and your heart.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll face problems in love if you can’t make up your mind or you refuse to share your true feelings with someone looking for answers. Altering the way you live may be necessary if someone crowds your space.

Honesty won’t be easy, but it will be expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Socialize, network and make contact with people who have something to offer you mentally, physically and financially. Once you establish what’s available and how well it fits into your world, make a commitment that will allow you to build a solid long-lasting union.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may question how someone feels about you due to the lack of affection being shown. Take a step back and consider whether you are giving your heart to someone who fully appreciates you for who you are and what you have to offer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll have trouble being completely honest about the way you feel. Don’t try to be what someone wants you to be. Just be yourself, and if the person you are trying to attract doesn’t recognize how fabulous you are, you are best to take a pass.

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