Henrietta Dems resurrected. POLITICS, PAGE 6
Teachout takes on the hedge funders. EDUCATION, PAGE 4
Garth Fagan looks back and forward. DANCE, PAGE 24
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They’re ‘illegals’
In the November 26 issue (News), Tim Louis Macaluso tries to make a case for legalizing illegals; he calls them “undocumented.” It sounds better, I guess. Those who support illegals are deathly afraid of calling them who they are: criminals. Most come from Mexico and Central America and most will eventually vote Democratic. So the question needs to be asked: Why are those who are from Eastern Europe and the Ukraine who sign on to be here legally needlessly delayed or prevented from doing so? Most are white Christian conservatives who’d vote for Republicans-Conservatives. The Rochester Business Alliance supports amnesty because it means cheap labor. Union members will lose jobs to illegals. They should understand this. So how do we make room for illegals? Remember when Cuomo told pro-life and pro-gun citizens to leave New York? Well, Obama could evict pro-gun and pro-life folks and send them to Mexico. Oops, I forgot. Last time I checked, Mexico doesn’t accept immigrants. SAM PALERMO
Parallel struggles
I recently participated in two large local Ferguson rallies organized by the powerful, eloquent young people in the group BLACK. I was deeply inspired by their passionate energy and indomitable spirit. I was also reminded, when they read aloud the names and ages of the many black victims of police shootings, of how often we in the local antiwar struggle have similarly named aloud the young, innocent victims of US military violence. Afterward, I thought more about the parallels between the violence opposed by this struggle for racial justice and that opposed by our own antiwar struggles. First, the victims of both these forms of state violence are preponderantly people of color, so racism is endemic to both. Furthermore, victims of police violence are typically young 2 CITY
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black men who are automatically presumed to be a threat, while civilian victims of US drone and other military strikes are typically military-age males in a strike zone — all of whom are automatically labeled by the Obama administration as suspected militants or combatants. Second, the tactics used by the state in both domestic and foreign battlefields have become almost indistinguishable with the militarization of local police forces and combat training in the use of overwhelming force. Finally, both these forms of state violence are carried out in collusion with an infrastructure of officially sanctioned injustice. Both are utterly impervious to state, national, and international laws and dismissed as irrelevant by prosecutors and grand juries, military tribunals and justice departments, and city, state, and federal administrations. Given these parallels, perhaps we can find ways to work with increased solidarity to strengthen our separate and collective struggles against state violence and racial injustice. DOUG NOBLE
Rochester Against War, Upstate Coalition to Ground the Drones, Metro Justice.
Charter oversight is flawed
The Department of Education is disconnected and overwhelmed like everyone associated with education seems to be. They know very little about what local charter schools look like from day to day. When was the last time anyone from Albany dropped in and did a surprise inspection? The charters here break certain obligations and promises all the time. Some more than others. All one has to do is look at the enrollment numbers to see how haphazard oversight is. Local charters are required to stay at a certain enrollment number, but some often go over this number to get additional revenue. Additionally, they are all required to enroll a certain number of special education students and English language learners, but almost none do. Everyone needs to remember that the State Education Department and the Regents are the same people who oversee the
Rochester City School District and have allowed its failures to continue for 30 years. Accountability in education fails across the board. GOTTA SAY IT
On “What happened to HIV prevention?”
As a nurse practitioner who cares for hundreds of HIV positive and negative gay and bisexual men, I would say that the biggest reason that the HIV epidemic is not under better control in the US is that the health care system has dealt with prevention as a behavioral issue, and change is very difficult to apply to something like sexual behaviors. Those strategies will work for disciplined people who do not have sex under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Now there is finally a medical way for people to prevent acquiring HIV by taking one pill a day (which still requires some disciplined behavior), but the number of health care providers telling their patients about it is miniscule. “Chemical prevention” works for measles, mumps, polio, hepatitis, HPV.... even pregnancy. We in health care should treat HIV prevention as we do many other conditions. THERESA SCHWARTZ
Renters and inspections
City Council is talking about possibly allowing some renters to refuse interior inspections of their properties.
Why not just require an exterior inspection? If a tenant doesn’t want an inspector to enter, then that’s his or her right. As an alternative, the tenant should be allowed to use a smartphone to take and e-mail photos. Tenants are better served when they freely participate in the process and when their rights aren’t being stripped away. The inspections occur every six years. So, fortunately, city dwellers don’t have to get their rights trampled on very often. MIKE BRUTON
As a renter, my landlord is responsible for the maintenance of the property. If the landlord lets the property fall into disrepair, it is the tenant who suffers, often with little support to get the landlord to take action. I see inspections as protection for the tenant. Waivers are a bad idea. MARTIN PETRELLA
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URBAN JOURNAL | BY MARY ANNA TOWLER
The race issue – again… This isn’t the column I was going to write. I’ve been focusing frequently on problems and conflict and tragedy, and I meant to celebrate some of the really good things that have been happening in Rochester. And then problems and conflict and tragedy raised their head again, downstate and here at home. Hardly had the Ferguson grand jury decision begun to recede from the news than we learned about another grand jury decision. This one dealt with the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed, 43-yearold black man who lost his life after a confrontation with police on a sidewalk in Staten Island in July. Unlike some cases of policerelated deaths, this tragedy had several eyewitnesses. In fact, thanks to a cellphone video, the entire world can now witness the events that led to Garner’s death. Police thought he was selling loose cigarettes – a misdemeanor – and as they start to arrest him, we can watch as he insists that he hasn’t done anything. “I didn’t sell anything,” a clearly frustrated Garner pleads. “I did nothing.” “Every time you see me, you harass me,” he says. “I’m minding my business, officer. Please, leave me alone. I told you last time, leave me alone.” One officer and then another starts to put his hands on him, and Garner turns back and forth between them, saying “Don’t touch me. Please. Don’t touch me,” raising his hands and arms in protest. The two officers, joined by other officers, grab him and pull him to the ground, and when Garner tries to crawl away, an officer wraps his arm around Garner’s neck as Garner lies stomach down on the sidewalk. One officer pushes on Garner’s head, others press on his back, and Garner begins repeating, “I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe.” Garner is subdued and lies motionless, EMT’s arrive, and police load him into the ambulance, where he dies on the way to the hospital. A medical examiner’s report says Garner’s death was a homicide, the result of “compression of neck (choke hold), compression of chest, and prone positioning during physical restraint by police.” Garner wasn’t aggressive; he tried to keep police from restraining him. That turned out to be a death sentence. And last week a grand jury found no reason for an indictment. That wasn’t the only troubling police news last week. The day after the news from Staten Island, the US Justice Department announced that a two-year
This country may have eradicated slavery, but racism and racial tension are still very much with us. study of the Cleveland, Ohio, police department found a pattern of excessive force by officers. Police departments around the country are under scrutiny, protests are continuing, and many police feel besieged – “alone,” as the New York police union president put it. That’s understandable; despite the deaths, there’s no reason to believe that all police are abusive, any more than there is any reason to believe that all black men are violent. Police often work in dangerous conditions, and some of the people they confront are angry, abusive, emotionally out of control. Some are violent – violent enough that police officers’ lives are threatened. So this country has plenty of problems to deal with. And to show support for police is not to disrespect the people who become victims of police. Now we come to the local news. In the midst of a week of protests about the Ferguson decision and the news about Staten Island and Cleveland swirled, local radio host and blogger Bob Lonsberry planned a rally and march to support Rochester police. We can debate whether his timing was good; I don’t think it was, but others will disagree. What to me is less debatable, though, was the location Lonsberry chose for the rally and the 3.6-mile march: the heart of a predominantly black, inner-city Rochester neighborhood. Presumably Lonsberry picked that location because it’s where Officer Daryl Pierson was killed in September. He insisted in one of his blogs that the event wasn’t meant to be “a statement against” anyone. “It’s not us versus them,” he wrote, “it’s not white versus black, it’s not continues on page 8 rochestercitynewspaper.com
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AG wants role in investigations
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent Governor Andrew Cuomo a letter formally requesting authority to investigate cases where unarmed civilians are killed by police officers. He also requested the ability to prosecute the cases, if necessary. Schneiderman says the governor could grant those powers with an executive order.
Communications chief out Christine Christopher stepped down as communications director for Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren. Christopher was communications chief for Warren’s 2013 mayoral campaign and was named to the senior-level City Hall position when Warren became mayor. No explanation was given for the sudden change, although Warren has had some PR difficulties over her first year.
Schools Mod bill awaits OK from Cuomo
signing. The governor has 10 days to sign it, which releases the funding for the construction work. According to the district’s website, about 20 elementary and high schools will be included in this phase of the $1.3 billion construction project. Some preliminary planning has already started.
News EDUCATION | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
Grant funds tech program
Teachout takes on the hedge funders
The Innovation, Manufacturing, and Materials Science Institute at Eastman Business Park received a $610,000 grant from the federal Economic Development Administration. The funding, along with private investments, will be used to start a program to help energy companies commercialize their technology, says a press release from House Representative Louise Slaughter’s office. The program will be open to current and prospective Eastman Business Park tenants, the press release says.
The State Legislature forwarded the $425 million second phase of the Rochester schools modernization project to Governor Cuomo for
Cuomo campaign opponent Zephyr Teachout is back with a scathing attack on money, public policy, and hedge funds. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
Zephyr Teachout is back. The Fordham law professor who ran a spirited campaign against Governor Andrew Cuomo earlier this year has come out with a scathing report, “Corruption in Education: Hedge Funds and the Takeover of New York’s Schools.” Wealthy hedge fund operators, Teachout says, poured millions into lobbying and 2014 state election campaigns to influence politicians on education policy. According to Teachout, a small group of managers spent $6 million to obtain public funding for charter schools and another $4.3 million to influence education policy in the Senate – “top-down power plays that are not accountable to the public.” And, she charges, they have the support of Cuomo, who she says wants to break up the traditional public school system. The strategy has a payout, she says. A little-known federal law passed in 2000 allows for a tax break of nearly
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40 percent for investments in charter schools in underserved communities. Teachout’s report has drawn a strong response from pro-charter school advocates, who argue that anti-charter and special-interest groups spent large sums of money to support their political positions, too. The Albany Times-Union quoted a statement by Jenny Sedlis, executive director of StudentsFirstNY: “After spending $8 million on this year’s election alone, it is the height of audacity for the special interests that created our broken education system to attack civic-minded individuals who are standing up for students.” The fight between charter-school advocates and opponents will continue until there’s more definitive data on what works in charters that can be applied in traditional public schools. And so will the influence of money on public policy.
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HEALTH | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
Virus linked to slowed development The congenital human herpesvirus-6 has long been associated with a wide range of conditions and illnesses. And now a researcher at the University of Rochester Medical Center says that HHV-6 could play a role in slowing children’s mental development. Dr. Mary Caserta, a URMC professor of pediatrics and infectious diseases, recently completed a study showing that infants with HHV-6 scored lower on mental development tests than uninfected infants. The study, which was recently published in the journal Pediatrics, showed that the scores of infected infants are on par with those of infants exposed to toxins such as lead or cocaine in the womb. It’s too early to tell if the delays go away as the child ages, Caserta says, or if they grow worse with time. Every human is infected with HHV-6, usually by age 2, she says. In some people, however, the virus is actually part of their genetic makeup, Caserta says. “It’s inherited,” she says. “It’s in the human chromosome.” Roughly 1 percent of newborns are infected with the virus congenitally. And it’s this group that most concerns Caserta.
Her study looked at nearly 300 newborns during their first 12 months. The infants were given three tests to measure intellectual development; the tests examine an infant’s visual recognition and the ability to form expectations about what they’re seeing. The scores for the first two tests are about the same for the infected and uninfected infants. But in a third commonly used comprehensive test, Caserta says, the infected infants scored lower. The scores are not dramatically lower, she says, but they are statistically significant. Caserta says that she became interested in HHV-6 because it has some troubling similarities to the cytomegalovirus, which is much more menacing. In adults with compromised immune systems, CMV can cause blindness. In newborns, it can cause deafness and developmental disorders. The next step in understanding HHV6 should involve a much larger study that looks at older children with learning disabilities to determine if congenital HHV-6 is somehow involved, Caserta says. Even taking a second look at the children in her own study would be interesting, she says.
Dr. Mary Caserta. PROVIDED PHOTO
“They’re 5 or 6 now and we’d like to know how they’re doing,” she says. She would like to have followed them to see if they developed learning disabilities, she says. While Caserta says that she’s hopeful she’ll find the necessary funding for future work on HHV-6, she can’t predict when it will happen because of the overall reduction in research funding. “The funding for HHV-6 hasn’t been so generous,” she says.
ENVIRONMENT | BY JEREMY MOULE
Support for Plan 2014 A coalition of environmental groups is urging the federal government to approve a new plan for regulating Lake Ontario’s water levels. On Monday, the coalition, which includes the Nature Conservancy of Central and Western New York and Citizens Campaign for the Environment, held a press conference to show community support for Plan 2014. The plan would help restore coastal wetlands damaged under the existing levels management plan, which has been in place for 50 years. Speakers included representatives from conservation groups as well as two lake shore property owners: Tom Riley and Robert Hurlbut. Riley and Hurlbut are both wellknown business executives, though Riley is retired. Hurlbut is also a Monroe County Water Authority board member and a former Monroe County Industrial Development Agency board member. Hurlbut and Riley pushed back on claims that the plan would exacerbate erosion and property damage. When property owners decided to live along the lake, they also made a decision to live with the erosion, Hurlbut and Riley said. The US Department of State must sign off on Plan 2014 before it can be implemented. The agency received the proposal earlier this year from the International Joint Commission, a US-Canadian organization that handles matters involving water bodies shared between the countries.
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POLITICS | BY JEREMY MOULE
Henrietta Dems resurrected When then Henrietta Supervisor Mike Yudelson announced last year that he was switching from Republican to Democrat, it was a big deal. As the town’s top elected leader and, before that, a longtime Town Board member, Yudelson was an important “get” for the Dems. County party leaders called a press conference and then-chair Joe Morelle welcomed Yudelson, who was running for re-election at the time, to the party. Yudelson laid out his reasons for the switch — the behavior of national and Henrietta Republicans, he said — flanked by his family, Morelle, State Assembly member Harry Bronson (his district includes Henrietta), and Democratic Elections Commissioner Tom Ferrarese. But there was a glaring absence. “There was no one there from the Henrietta committee, which struck me as kind of odd,” says Simeon Banister, who in September was elected by the Henrietta Democratic Committee to serve as town leader. At the time of Yudelson’s October 2013 announcement, the Henrietta Democratic Committee was more or less defunct. Less than a dozen people were on the books as members, and they met irregularly. The committee had gone so long without a treasurer that it lost access to its own bank accounts. But that was then, and a year later the committee is in much better shape. It has grown to approximately 70 members, and its meetings on the third Thursday of every month typically draw 15 to 25 people (a good showing for a local political committee). It reclaimed its bank accounts, launched a new website and got on social media, and in September its members elected a full slate of officers. The Henrietta Democratic Committee has been resurrected, with Banister and Mike Kennerknecht, the committee’s recently-elected chair, leading the way. Both are relative newcomers to Henrietta, and each has considerable experience in government and politics. Banister, a Rochester native who moved back to the area last year, has held staff jobs with elected officials and state agencies, and is also the former executive director of the New York County Democratic Committee. Kennerknecht, who moved to Henrietta in 2012, founded the Broome County Young Democrats, served as vice president of the New York State Young Democrats, was secretary of the Broome County Democratic Committee, and is former chief of staff for Democratic State Assembly member Donna Lupardo. But they aren’t the only heavyweights on the committee. Its secretary is Gaynelle Wethers, who was Nazareth College’s first director of multicultural affairs — a position 6 CITY
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she held for 20 years before retiring. Wethers has been active with the Henrietta committee in the past and also managed Lovely Warren’s successful 2013 mayoral campaign. Yudelson, who just barely lost his 2013 supervisor bid, has also been helping pull in new committee members. And Tad Mack, the former Monroe County Democratic Committee executive director and a Henrietta resident, pitched in, too. “We know that if we rebuild this committee and get it so that it’s viable, we can field candidates — competitive candidates — in the town races going forward,” Kennerknecht says. “And that’s going to be beneficial to everybody. It’s unfair to Henrietta residents that they’re not getting the opportunity to have a choice in town and county government.” It’s not clear why the Henrietta Democratic
committee fell on hard times. But local political committees are volunteer organizations and the loss of one or two key people can stall their work. But the reverse is also true: one or two enthusiastic, driven people can energize the groups. And that’s what’s happening in Henrietta. Banister and Kennerknecht got involved with the Henrietta Democratic Committee around the same time, though independently. And the deeper they looked, the more potential they say they saw in the languishing political organization. One big asset has been the enrollment advantage Dems have in Henrietta,” Banister says. “Voter turnout in the town is pretty good, and even without prodding, those voters are casting ballots for top-line Democrats.” The 2014 governor’s race provides an example. Just under half of the town’s registered voters cast ballots, and Governor Andrew Cuomo pulled in more votes on the Democratic line in Henrietta than Rob Astorino got on the Republican line. And yet the town has an all-Republican government that doesn’t reflect Henrietta’s racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity, Banister says. The story of the committee’s rebirth and growth is remarkable for its simplicity; it mostly involved pounding the pavement. Committee members reached out to local church congregations, visited barber shops, and knocked on doors across town. The committee’s regularly scheduled meetings have helped town residents connect with the group, too, Kennerknecht says. Banister and Kennerknecht defer on the committee’s vision and goals; those will be developed by candidates and committee
Simeon Banister (right) and Mike Kennerknecht (left) have led efforts to resurrect the Henrietta Democratic Committee. PHOTO BY JOHN SCHLIA
members, they say. But Banister does take aim at current town operations. He says that some town employees are frustrated with the atmosphere at Town Hall, and some have left because of it. That contributed to a recent snafu where many townissued tax-rebate checks went to the wrong addresses, Banister says. (Current supervisor Jack Moore declined comment on this story.) Monroe County Democratic Committee chair Dave Garretson has said that the Henrietta committee’s success may provide a tactical model for other local committees looking to beef up their ranks and operations. The committee’s resurgence comes just in time
for crucial town and county elections in 2015. At the town level, the Henrietta supervisor seat and two Town Board seats are up for election. The committee wants to run a full slate for the town offices, which is something it has done only twice since 2001. At the county level, all 29 Legislature seats are up this year, and four of the districts touch on Henrietta. Democrats currently
hold 10 of the 29 seats, and they want to make gains. The party also wants to retain control of the District Attorney’s Office, which is held by Democrat Sandra Doorley. But the big prize is the county executive’s seat. Sitting exec Maggie Brooks, a Republican, can’t run for re-election because of term limits, and without her in the race, Democrats theoretically have a better chance of victory. Henrietta could be strategically important in the county races for Democrats. It’s one of Monroe County’s largest towns, its population is growing, and it has a Democratic enrollment advantage. If the party campaigns hard in Henrietta neighborhoods, it could see valuable returns. And an active local committee will make effective, grassroots campaigning possible. Local committees are essential to larger, countywide campaigns, Garretson says. “This is where we have people in the trenches, on the ground with clipboards, knocking on doors, making it happen,” he says.
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city versus suburb.” And he invited people in the neighborhood to join him. But it was a march through a predominantly black neighborhood organized by a white outsider, some of whose fans have been posting hateful, racist comments on his blog – at a time of heightened tension, throughout the country, between the residents of black communities and predominantly white police departments. There is no way most of us would see that march as a healing, unifying event. Lonsberry’s intent may have been purely to show support for the police officers and other first responders who do indeed risk their lives for all of us. But certainly many people it would view it as confrontational. And predictably, his blog whipped up comments from some of the anti-city, anti-black, anti-poor, anti-Mayor Warren residents of the Greater Rochester area. That’s the last thing we need. What we do need is some way to bring all of us together: white people who distrust black people, white people who insist that people like Michael Brown and Eric Garner have only themselves to blame for their deaths… black people who assume that Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson was lying when he said he feared for his life in his confrontation with Michael Brown… police officers, young black men, black and white community leaders… all of the people who have been ranting angrily on social media… all of us. Until we calm down, listen to one another, and struggle to understand one another, we won’t get anywhere. This country may have eradicated slavery, but racism and racial tension are still very much with us. So are their effects. In 1968, the Kerner Commission, appointed by President Lyndon Johnson to study causes of the riots in the nation’s inner cities, concluded that the roots included racism, lack of economic opportunity, segregation, and inadequate housing. Nearly 50 years later, those problems remain. “Our nation,” the Kerner Commission warned, “is moving toward two societies, one black, one white – separate and unequal.” Moving toward two societies? Looks to me like we’re pretty much there.
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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.)
Last public forums on police reorg
The Rochester Police Department will hold its final public forums to discuss and hear community feedback on a major reorganization from its current two-division patrol to a five-division model. Each
division will be commanded by its own captain. The remaining meetings will be held on Wednesday, December 17, for the Central division, at the Public Safety Building, 185 Exchange Street; and on Thursday, December 18, for the Genesee division, at the Staybridge hotel, 1000 Genesee Street. Both meetings will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The new organizational structure is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 30, 2015.
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I can’t help but think of big, brash song standards when I think of City Grill. I can hear Frank Sinatra, fedora hat cocked just so, belting out an upbeat tune. City Grill, which describes itself as a contemporary American restaurant, strikes me as having a Rat-Pack-takesVegas sort of style. The menu is expansive, with foods Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis would have loved: steaks, Caesar salads, oysters on the half shell, plenty of alcohol. The restaurant’s interior is dark with dramatic lighting, there’s lots of wood and brick, and a massive, wrap-around bar looks out onto East Avenue. Guests are encouraged to “dress to impress” — business casual with a collared shirt for men, and a nice top and jeans for women — and may be turned away if their outfits aren’t up to snuff. In short, there’s an over-the-top, cocky sense of fun, elements of showmanship,
and the possibility of spending more than you thought you would. Take the Himalayan salt hibachi appetizer ($18) that comes with its own warning: “Caution: salt brick is 600° and will cause severe burns.” How could I resist? There is a choice of four ounces of raw salmon, yellow tail tuna, or New York strip loin, paired with raw seasonal vegetables, neatly arranged on a rectangular plate. Alongside that comes a larger, oblong platter holding the severe-burn-inducing salt brick, stabilized with a bed of kosher salt. Dip the protein and vegetables in its accompanying extra virgin olive oil, then cook on the hot salt block, which snaps and sizzles in response. It’s so showy and entertaining — ordering this set off a chain reaction in the dining room. Other diners begin to stare at my table, flag down their servers, and order one or two of their own. It tastes pretty good too, but once you’ve got a culinary floorshow in your hands, flavor starts to take a back seat. Plus, should you overcook your food, you have no one to blame but yourself. Maybe even more eye-catching than the salt hibachi is the Las Vegas Birthday Dessert ($13; despite the name, it does not involve a stripper). This is City Grill’s standard sundae, made with Pittsford Dairy vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce,
candied walnuts, and whipped cream — all on steroids. The sundae comes with a wide and thick chocolate chip cookie that, along with the sundae, is served in a two-foot-tall martini glass. It was so unexpected — the menu doesn’t reveal its size — that, like tourists from Sheboygan, my husband and I whipped out our phones to take pictures (view one at bit. ly/LVsundae). As with the salt hibachi, we saw other tables begin to order this dessert, too. Other recommended dishes include the
South Wedge salad ($6 lunch; $9 dinner) — a traditional iceberg wedge is given heat and extra crunch with the inclusion of smoky and spicy chipotle bacon and corn tortillas. Oysters on the half shell (market price; $3 per oyster on a midNovember visit) were fresh, cold, and tasted of the sea, and the salmon ($15 lunch; $27 dinner) was grilled nicely. The oysters and salmon were especially pleasing, as it’s hard to find decent seafood in Upstate New York. Not everything on the menu is worthy of a lighted marque. The raw beef and vegetables accompanying the Himalayan salt hibachi were presented on the same plate, increasing the appearance, if not the possibility, of cross contamination. Nor was there a separate dish on which
to separate the hibachi-cooked food from the raw. The lunch menu lacks the dinner menu’s descriptions, so it’s hard to know what to expect from some items, like the Lollipop Wings, the Mason Jar, and the Split Burger. (In case you’re wondering, they are fried chicken wings tossed with an Asian-style sauce; pickled vegetables; and a burger cut into four wedges for sharing.) The Fiery Pasta ($11) was, at best, a sputtering match. Linguine was dressed with an Asiago cream sauce, roasted chicken, habanero salami, and peppers. The portion was large, too, giving plenty of opportunities to wonder how a dish with so many strong elements can be so bland. The sauce didn’t reflect the cheese’s salty, strong tang. The salami had flavor, but was also rubbery and only slightly spicy. Dean Martin would probably give me grief for ordering pasta at a grill restaurant. He might also tell me to get a martini, relax, and enjoy myself. It would be good advice. City Grill helps fill a “big night out” niche in the East End. Now to find a white tiger act… Find Laura Rebecca Kenyon on Twitter and Instagram @LauraKenyon, and dig through her recipe archive on her personal website, LauraRebeccasKitchen.com. rochestercitynewspaper.com
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he large, main room of Workinman buzzes with people — many in their 20’s and 30’s — sitting at long tables filled with computers. Some have headphones on and are steadily plugging away at the projects on their screens, while others talk across the open room or walk over to another one of the multi-person desks. There’s a relaxed, modern atmosphere to the space — it doesn’t hurt that there’s also a well-used yoga room and a conference room that looks more like a video gamer’s lounge with a large TV, Nintendo Wii, and shelves of games next to a large dry erase board scribbled with drawings and notes. It’s how you would expect a forwardthinking video game development studio to look. Really, Workinman classifies itself as an “entertainment based content creation company,” but its specialty has become creating video games for the youth market — with regular high-profile clients like Disney, Nickelodeon, Shockwave, and more recently, Nintendo and Sesame Street. Jason Arena, Workinman’s founder and chief executive officer, moved his company from Pittsford into this location on North Goodman Street earlier this year, partly to be closer to the heart of Rochester, but also to accommodate his growing company. Workinman employs 42 people, Arena says, from designers, illustrators, and animators to developers, and has worked on more than 350 titles — around 100 last year alone. Workinman has seen a steady growth since Arena founded the company in his house in 2006 and he brought on his first employee, an RIT student who needed one more class to graduate. 10 CITY DECEMBER 10-16, 2014
“He would show up at my house every morning at 8 a.m., my wife would cook us breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and we would hang out and work until all hours,” says Arena, who is also an associate professor in design at RIT. “That’s the kind of company this grew from. Everybody was there and a big family. I think it is still a big family, maybe just not as small and intimate as it used to be.” A burgeoning video game development community in Rochester has started to take hold in recent years. Along with Workinman’s rapid growth, a handful of companies — including Darkwind Media, BrokenMyth Studios, Second Avenue Learning, and Ambrosia Software — have established themselves in the area and are starting to see the formation of a viable industry. There’s also diversity among the companies. Workinman specializes in making games directed toward younger gamers. Second Avenue Learning has made a name for itself by building educational games. Darkwind, which is working on its second original title, is heavy on programmers and has had success with contracting services for other developers. BrokenMyth Studios is a full-production studio that has worked with numerous companies — both gaming and non-gaming — on 3D visualizations. Ambrosia, which incorporated in 1993, creates software and games predominately for Macintosh. “It’s getting serious,” says Stephen Jacobs, the associate director of the Media, Arts, Games, Interaction & Creativity Center (known as MAGIC) at RIT. “It has moved from, ‘That’s a really good start,’ to ‘Oh, isn’t that cute,’ to ‘Wow, there it is.’ Between the five companies, there’s maybe 100 to 120 people working. That’s really no joke.”
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Around the time Arena was studying at Buffalo State College to be an art teacher and questioning whether teaching was the right career path, a girlfriend said he should check out possibilities on the web. He was hooked and started learning HTML on his own. “I’ve been doing this stuff since 1994,” Arena says, “and I started when the technology for delivering interactive content — like the cool stuff, not just websites — was Director and then went into Flash; then Flash went to HTML 5. I’ve seen these shifts, and every time, I’m OK with it. I’m like, let’s do this; that’s what makes this job exciting for me.” Arena began making websites and interactive content and went on to work for Nickelodeon in 1997. After he left Nickelodeon in 2001, he moved back to Rochester to be closer to family and began doing freelance work on interactive and marketing projects. He formally founded Workinman in 2006, and around 2007 the company began to transition into just making games. “It was just something that we were really good at, and we focused on that,” he says. “We used to do a lot of marketing websites and interactive experiences using Flash technology, but we might do a marketing site for a movie or TV show. We got out of that and started focusing primarily on games and the youth market.” “I think that’s where our talents lay,” Keith McCullough adds. McCullough, the company’s chief technology officer, joined Workinman in 2007. “I knew how to make games and liked making games, so that just made more sense than working on something we weren’t naturals at.” The majority of Workinman’s games are played in web browsers or are available as mobile apps, and they feature instantly recognizable kids’ characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Kung Fu Panda, Power Rangers, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. For Workinman, small mini-games might take about eight weeks to complete with a twoperson team, while projects on iOS and Android could take eight months to a year with a six- to eight-person team. Arena says the company usually has eight to 12 games in the works at any given time. On top of that, Workinman is currently developing “Deathstate,” a more adultoriented game created by local artists Matt Leffler and Peter Lazarski – a description at
deathstategame.com says it is “Fueled by their obsession of Cave bullet hell shmups, Hellraiser films, Lovecraftian horror, and dungeon Crawl” — that Workinman hopes will launch in Steam for PC and Mac, McCullough says. Arena didn’t set out to create a good-sized gaming development company, he says, and the growth has been organic. “It all kind of worked out,” he says. “I moved back here because I wanted to be in Rochester, close to my family.” Arena thought he would be a freelancer, but as more people started asking for work, he leveraged Rochester’s resources, namely the Rochester Institute of Technology and its students, to build his company. Of Workinman’s 42 employees, 39 of them are graduates of RIT. “Trying to figure out why there’s a small hub in Rochester, you really can’t overlook RIT for a major resource,” McCullough says.
The common thread
In Rochester’s emerging video game development community, RIT is an undeniable key factor. The university’s School of Interactive Games and the Media, Arts, Games, Interaction & Creativity Center have played a vital role in producing a knowledgeable development workforce and entrepreneurs looking to create their own small gaming studios. “I think what you see now is that the output of students coming from RIT is incredibly high,” says Colin Doody, president and creative director of Darkwind Media. “Of course some people are going to stay in this area and coagulate.” Of Darkwind’s 15 employees, 14 are graduates of or co-op students from RIT, Doody says. “There is a ton of talent,” Stephen Jacobs says. “RIT is a co-op school, and RIT co-ops have driven company growth large and small in Rochester for over a hundred years. So it’s no surprise — and interest in gaming as an industry is national.” The School of Interactive Games and Media offers a B.S. and an M.S. in game design and development, and a B.S. in new media interactive development. Students in these programs learn skills needed to artistically design video games (incorporating illustration and animation) and then develop the necessary content, technologies, and digital systems that form the framework of the game (through programming and coding). continues on page 12
Video game developer Workinman usually has eight to 12 games in the works at any given time. Seen here are employees working on various stages of those projects. (Bottom right) Jason Arena started Workinman in 2006 and now employs 42 people — from designers to developers.
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G N I P O L E V E D Y R T S U D N I AN When discussion about teaching a course in game programming began more than 10 years ago, says Jacobs, RIT’s degree in information technology had five tracks, one of which was in interactive media. Andrew Phelps, now the director and founder of MAGIC Center, was a graduate student in the interactive media track but wanted to start teaching a game development course. In 2001, RIT had the nation’s first graduate level game programming class, taught by Phelps. Still, it was several years before a full program was constructed, Jacobs says. “Even though we were one of the first colleges to have this — it wasn’t like today, where everyone is falling over themselves to start game degrees if they don’t already have one — 10 years ago, you had to convince your board of trustees and the academic administration,” Jacobs says. But persistence paid off: the graduate program in game design and development was formed in 2006, and the undergraduate program started in 2007. In 2009, Phelps started the department of interactive games and media, which in 2011 became the School of Interactive Games and Media. The undergraduate game degree now takes in 180 students a year. Even before 2006, RIT saw 15 to 30 people graduate with a master’s degree in IT who had taken six classes in games, some of whom have already risen into high levels of game creation, Jacobs says. This includes Anna Sweet, one of the Steam Machine project heads at Valve, the video game developer known for Half-Life and Portal. In February 2013, RIT created The RIT Laboratory for MAGIC, a separate university-wide research center with roots in the degree. The center helps faculty, students, staff, and alumni with work on interdisciplinary projects. Work with the MAGIC center can be traditional university not-for-profit research while for-profit production projects are done within the center’s MAGIC Spell Studios division. “We kind of see ourselves in many ways offering a pre-incubator,” Jacobs says. During the more than a decade of teaching classes in game design and development, Jacobs says, the video game industry has gone from “locked down” to open. For a long time, as console gaming — like the popular PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo machines — moved forward, it became harder to be an independent or a small game developer. But in recent years, popularity of games on mobile devices and the launch of the App Store on Apple’s iOS really flipped the notion of console 12 CITY DECEMBER 10-16, 2014
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(From left) Brian Johnstone, Matthew Mikuszewski, and Colin Doody — along with Scott Flynn — co-founded Darkwind Studios while they were still students. The company now employs 15 people, most of whom are graduates from RIT.
dominance and made big companies pay attention to the indie market. As it became easier and cheaper for audiences to access new games, small game developers had more open doors to compete in the game market. “That’s also helped drive local market in general,” Jacobs says. “And because all of that talent is here, it’s not surprising, these companies live off our students.”
Why stay?
Colin Doody, Brian Johnstone, Matthew Mikuszewski, and Scott Flynn co-founded Darkwind Media in 2007 while they were still RIT students who wanted to create a game company. “We started talking to some people at the business school, and they basically had no idea what to do with us,” Doody says. RIT put them into its Venture Creations incubator — located at 125 Tech Park Drive, adjacent to RIT’s campus. “We were pretty serious about doing a business,” Johnstone says. The group wanted to build its own game engine — the software framework that allows for the creation of video games — but started getting clients asking for 3-D graphics. “That wasn’t necessarily games, but was related to games using our engine and things like that.” Though game creation didn’t take off immediately, Darkwind took a slow and steady approach, taking as much work from clients as they could get. While Doody and Mikuszewski worked on creating websites and graphics for clients, Johnstone and Flynn worked on the game engine.
“We thought we were on a road to become a fairly large tool company that was going to help other people make games or something like that,” Johnstone said. “It’s a notoriously difficult industry to break into if you’re just a bunch of dudes with no reputation and just say, ‘Hey, we’re making games, pay attention to me.’ We thought we had this interesting, sneaky way of getting around the side and getting in.” It worked. Taking new clients led to more work, which led to more opportunity for Darkwind — like working with graphics card maker Nvidia and then a major relationship with Unity Technologies, which created the popular Unity game engine and development platform. Eventually Darkwind was able to move to just taking jobs related to games, like porting (taking games from one platform and making them work on another) and firstparty or second-party game development. Johnstone says he isn’t sure how many titles Darkwind has worked on, but estimates it was in the hundreds — though many of those were in a smaller, specialized capacity, like porting, or programming on a specific part of the game. Darkwind has had significant involvement with six or seven games, Doody adds, including Republique, The Harvest, and Skylanders Cloud Patrol. And the company designed and developed its first original game, Kona’s Crate, in 2011. Darkwind is now working on a new original game, Wulverblade, with the artist Michael Heald and his studio, Fully Illustrated. The game — which follows a warrior fighting against invading Romans in
120 A.D. Britannia — is an old-school arcade side-scroller for the Xbox One and Steam. Darkwind is looking at a 2015 release date. (You can learn more at wulverblade.com.) After graduating RIT, the founders of Darkwind talked about moving away from Rochester, but as the company became busier, the guys began settling in. The conversation went from “‘Should we move?’ to ‘Why should we move?’” Johnstone says. “Then we started to think about: If we moved, what would we gain and what would we lose?” If Darkwind moved to a game development hub — a city like San Francisco, Seattle, or even Boston — there would be an existing community of developers available. On the other hand, the company would lose the security of being in a smaller area like Rochester, and it couldn’t benefit from a relationship with RIT. “Our company is our employees,” Johnstone says. “We’re as good as the people who do the work. If we can extract the best people from RIT, then we’re doing really well.” The Rochester community of developers itself is still new, and so not yet fully established, Johnstone says. But with more students graduating and able to find jobs in Rochester, that hub is beginning to form. “There is a growing knowledge of us and therefore Rochester,” Doody says. “I think as the studios grow, as more companies emerge, there will be more visibility and therefore more community among our companies. But everyone is still growing.” continues on page 32
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Rochester Hip-Hop Winter Showcase FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 CALIFORNIA BREW HAUS, 402 WEST RIDGE ROAD 7 P.M. | $10-$12 | TICKETFLY.COM [ HIP-HOP ] A good showcase attempts to develop a sense of community among participating artists, as well as create an opportunity for a performer to break into the local scene and grow a fan base. The Entertainment Collective’s Rochester Hip-Hop Winter Showcase features eight acts: Nickel Bag Boyz, Dreamer Boy, BVELZ, Bebo Capone, Krisus, Alien Euphoria, Rasha, and Kwa’shine Giles — acts ranging from first-timers to semi-seasoned veterans of a few other shows. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR
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The first time I heard Hieronymus Bogs was in concert at a local bar, and many of those at the show were sitting on the venue’s floor, mesmerized by his solo performance. Much the same way, Bogs’s latest album, “Grow” has me hypnotized. “Grow,” the musician’s sixth studio album, is steeped in traditional folk music — occasional banjo-fueled songs that wouldn’t sound out of place on the carny circuit or inside a railway car. The original tunes are haunting and balanced out by embellishments courtesy of the Bogs Visionary Orchestra, while Bogs, himself, has one of the finest tenor voices you will ever hear. Many highlights on this album resonate in my mind: The opening moments of “Wanna Die Be A Folk Singer” invoke a beautiful foreign place; “Dark Stranger” incorporates the accordion and a horn section for a down-tempo march; The sing-along harmony and upbeat jangle of “The Woebegone” works in manifestos like, “We believe every star was meant to shine.” It would be difficult to pick out a standout track but “We Are Human” has worn out my Victrola. “We Are Human” begins as a simple woodwind instrumental that develops into a spacious song and flows like a western lullaby a la Aaron Copland. “Grow” is an ambitious and well-crafted album. Hieronymus Bogs has taken the older genre, Americana, and given it a delightful makeover. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR
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An endorsement from Roy Stein, I’m telling you, it ain’t no hype. The always black-clad Stein has his fingers on rock music’s loud and proud pulse and in a lot of pies as a drummer, producer, engineer, teacher, sensei, consigliore, etc. So when Stein pulls on your coat about Better By Morning, a band he fell in love with and ultimately joined, you listen. Drop the needle in: what initially hits the ears is a thoughtful, provocative blend of intertwined melody and groove played by a barely-out-of-its-teens sub-melodic machine. Calling Better By Morning epic may be a bit of a stretch, though the sound is big. Not in a foreboding or intimidating way, but in more of a swirling narcotic comfort. It envelopes the listener as their ears flip between myriad melodies and their interwoven co-mingling with the compelling guitar patterns. But before we trip up looking for different ways to say big and beautiful, let’s pause to consider the pedigree: Johnny Gravitt plays lead guitar; Jacob Brooks sings, plays bass, and rhythm guitar; Alex Goettel plays bass, keyboards, violin and sings back up; and of course there’s Roy Stein, the man on the drums. Stein met Brooks at Nazareth College where Stein teaches in the Music Business Program. “We started talking about bands and immediately hit it off,” Stein says. “He showed me some YouTube videos of his previous band, Vontus and — I’ve been doing this a long time — within 10 seconds I knew he was a gifted singer, not just something in a typical band.” As Vontus, the members of Better By Morning were more of a blues-rock outfit before inevitably imploding, with eyes on the alternative. “We wanted to head more towards the alternative rock,” Brooks says. “So we started writing more alternative.” How exactly? Gravitt defines a key component. “I think what makes our new stuff different is the guitar parts are more intricate,” he says. “More lead with less chord changes.”
Better by Morning offers a provocative blend of intertwined melody and groove. PHOTO PROVIDED
These are intricacies that, according to the band, cooperate with the vocal melody, even though the words get tacked on last. Live, the band certainly doesn’t phone it in. Writing and recording is another story. “If we have a general idea, one of us will press record on their phone and we’ll just see where the song takes us,” Gravitt says. “Sometimes we’ll just play things we feel in the moment.” Brooks jumps in to say, “We try a lot of different things when we’re recording. Some stuff works, some doesn’t. We just work through it.” Bands like Coldplay lend obvious influence as well as U2 — a band which Better By Morning pegs as unintentional even though many of Gravitt’s rhythmic guitar patterns and ching-chimey embellishments sound like The Edge. “That’s funny,” Brooks says. “Because Johnny doesn’t listen to U2.” “We’ve played U2 songs where I’ve never actually heard the original,” Gravett adds. You’ll might also hear Echo and the Bunnymen sans The Doors nod and The Pixies without the sardonic wit. The band says it’s just listening to as much as it can get its hands on. It’s all come together to render a remarkable debut EP, “You Say,” a five-song salvo to the band’s remarkable talent. One place you’d expect Better By Morning to seek influence would be at the feet of Stein. Stein’s dark new wave alma mater, New Math, seems to be an obvious influence even if the young band doesn’t know it yet. But at this point Stein is content in sitting behind the drums adding a seasoned beat to the fledgling magnificence. By laying down drum tracks with the rest of the band already committed to tape, Stein got to hear the songs with additional insight.
“They asked me to play drums on their record,” Stein says. “The original drum tracks were laid down so I had to come in and re-do the drums. It was done backwards. That meant I had to dissect the songs, really pay attention to them, because I hadn’t worked them organically with the guys from the beginning. They were already done. That’s where I gained a lot of respect for the songs. They were really well put together with an intuitive sense that guys their age don’t typically have.” For now he’s pretty much hands-off, but Stein
says that could change. “One thing I’m looking forward to in the studio is experimenting a little bit more with sounds, with space,” he says. “Maybe not always using real drums. But I have a lot of faith in the guys. It’s obvious to me they have something special. I don’t feel I need to do much. I try to stay out of the way musically. What they’ve done is great. Why mix it up?” Sonically the quartet has arrived, though they still look to pioneer the wilds of the alternative frontier even further. Live, the band is loose, with a backseat approach to performing; the music comes first, though, it’s clear the bodies on stage are equally moved as those on the dance floor — it’s honest, pure, and believable. “I think our sound will always be changing,” Brooks says. “Because times are always going to be changing. It’ll mature, lyric wise. I think we know more now than when we were writing back then. The music may mature but I think we’ll always have that core of how it sounds as a whole.” “We’re looking at different rhythmic things to change it up,” Goettel says. “But still stay true to what we’ve been doing. The nice thing about alternative rock is that it’s a really open genre.” And it’s fun, a deal-breaker for Stein if it isn’t there. “It ain’t fun, I’m out the door,” he says.
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Bluegrass Jam. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. 473-6140. bernunzio.com. Second Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Old-Time HoeDown. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 2714650. thebealegrille.com. 7:30-11:30 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
Eastman at Washington Square Lunchtime Concerts. First
Univeralist Church, 150 S. Clinton Ave. 274-1400. esm.rochester. edu/community/lunchtime/. 12:15-12:45 p.m.
RIT African Percussion Ensemble with Martin Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng. Baobab
Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. thebaobab.org. 7 p.m. RIT students of Carl Atkins with composer, master drummer, dancer and educator, Martin Obeng. Rsvp. [ JAZZ ]
Miss Tess & The Talkbacks and Thomas Bryan Eaton. Abilene Bar
& Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 8 p.m. $10. [ REGGAE/JAM ] Uptown Groove. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-9940. stickylipsbbq.com. 6-8 p.m. [ METAL ]
Every Passing Dream, 2x4, and Those Who Fear. California Brew
Haus, 402 W. Ridge Rd. 6211480. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m. $10-$12.
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Brick + Mortar, 1916, and Cry To The Blind. Main Street Armory, 900 E. Main St. 232-3221. mainstreetarmory.com. 8 p.m. $10.77-$15.
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The Rob Gioia Experience. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St. 730-5030. reverbnation. com. 5:30 p.m. You Knew Me When. The Angry Goat Pub, 938 Clinton Ave. 4131125. theangrygoatpub.com/. 9 p.m. Zach Deputy. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520.
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Minerva DeLand Auditorium, 140 Hulburt Rd. 234-2585. perintonconcertband.org. 7:30-9 p.m. Irrera Brothers in Concert. Denton Cottier & Daniels, 349 West Commercial St. East Rochester. -586-3020. 7-8:30 p.m. $10.
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The Crawdiddies. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 6-9 p.m. Eli Young Band and Scotty McCreedy. Blue Cross Arena,
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RGMC Holiday Show:There’s Something About Mary!.
Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 423-0650. thergmc.org. -13, 8-10:30 p.m. $6-$17. [ JAZZ ]
Advent/ Christmas Concert with The Bill Welch Band. Immanuel
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The Joe Santora Trio w/Curtis Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes.
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The Lyric Chorale: A Day for Dancing. Faith Lutheran
Church, 2576 Browncrot Blvd. 381-3970. lyricchorale.org. 7:30 p.m. $13-$15. [ HIP-HOP/RAP ]
Alien Euphoria, AveChop, and TG the Beast. California Brew Haus,
402 W. Ridge Rd. 621-1480. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m. $10. [ REGGAE/JAM ]
Dna Milla, Reyskii Grandsun, DJ SkillzTurnitup, and DJ Savvy. Main Street Armory,
900 E. Main St. 232-3221. mainstreetarmory.com. 9 p.m. $10-$50. Noble Vibes. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. noblevibes.com.
White Woods, Chris Thompson, Mosiac Foundation. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 10:30 p.m. $6. [ METAL ]
Malformed, Ancalagon, Order of the Dead, Saints & Winos, Darkapath, Desekrator, and Vagaasm. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 7 p.m. $7.
HOLIDAYS | MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER
Mannheim Steamroller’s first Christmas album — simply “Manheim Steamroller Christmas” — released in 1984, is certified 6x platinum, and the band became a Christmas music giant in the process, ranking right up there with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, though with a vastly different style. Mannheim is much more chilled out, with a classical-heavy approach with some rock elements thrown in. You don’t have to listen to any of its Christmas albums very long to realize they are different beasts than the usual stuff. The group’s synthesizer-heavy version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” — my personal favorite — sounds like something off a prog-rock-classical crossover album. And with more than 15 Christmas albums to its name, Mannheim will keep you guessing with the set list. Mannheim Steamroller performs on Wednesday, December 17, at the Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street. 7:30 p.m. $35-$70. rbtl.org; mannheimsteamroller.com. — BY TREVOR LEWIS
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99 Court St. 325-7090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 10 p.m. Inside Out. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 9:30 p.m. Lake Effect. Village Rock Cafe, 213 Main St. East Rochester. 586-1640. reverbnation.com. 9:30 p.m. Sexy Teenagers. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 3193832. thefirehousesaloon.com. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21+. $5. Shakin’ Bones. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 9 p.m. Skycoasters and The Brew. Nola’s Restaurant & Nightclub, 4775 Lake Ave. 663-3375. reverbnation.com. 8 p.m. Year of the Ram. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Industrial Blues Band. The Beale, 1930 Empire Blvd. Webster. 2161070. thebealegrille.com. 7:3011:30 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
The Black Lilac Flute Trio: Shimmers and Shapes. Mountain
Rise United Church, 2 Mountain Rise. 350-4449. 7 p.m. Musica Spei: Wonder and Woe. St. Anne Church, 1600 Mt. Hope Ave. 8 p.m. Christmas music by Binchois, Josquin des Prez, Garbieli, and Palestrina. RPO: Handel’s Messiah. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 454-7311. rpo.org. 7:30 p.m. $10-$91. [ COUNTRY ]
87 South Bound. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m.
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[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Rain & Leaves. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. bouldercoffee.info. 8-10 p.m.
Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 4230650. thergmc.org. 8-10:30 p.m. $6-$17.
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Amy Montrose. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. thebealegrille.com. 7:3011:30 p.m.
RGMC Holiday Show:There’s Something About Mary!.
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Charlie Brown Christmas.
Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, 1344 University Ave. 3195279. joebeanroasters.com. 7:30-10 p.m. [ R&B/ SOUL ] The Fools. Rab’s Woodshed, 4440 Lake Ave. 663-4610. reverbnation.com. 8 p.m. Uptown Groove. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St. 7305030. reverbnation.com. 9 p.m. [ REGGAE/JAM ]
Noble Vibes. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832. firehousesaloon.com. 10 p.m.
The Ruckus Juice Stompers. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 8 p.m. $8. [ METAL ]
Circus Grenade, Nokturnal Hellstorm, The Highest Leviathan, Abdicate, Avulsion, Porphyia, and Tyranitar. Bug Jar, 219
Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 7 p.m. $7.
Ice Nine Kills, Before the Foundation, Boulders, Vanity Strikes, and As The Kingdoms Collapse.
Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 6 p.m. $12-$14.
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Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9 p.m. $5. Balkun Brothers. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 10 p.m. Call for info.
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The Society for Chamber Music’s smorgasbord apGoodbye Ronnie, Jason proach to programming is yielding some tasty conFerguson, Ison, and Straw House certs, and this weekend’s “Contemporary Vignettes” is Uncertainty. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. definitely appealing. It begins with an “Epitaph for Jean themontagemusichall.com. 9 Harlow” by Charles Koechlin, the prolific 20th-century p.m. $5. composer enamored of old-time Hollywood stars, and Hall Pass. Flour City Station, 170 ends with the ubiquitous Astor Piazzolla’s “Libertango.” East Ave. 413-5745. 9 p.m. In between are up-to-the-minute works by John AnthoJerry Boone of the Skycoasters. House of Guitars, ny Lennon, Evan Chambers, Joseph Makholm -—- and 645 Titus Ave. 544-3500. the premiere of “Ports of Call (A Mediterranean Suite)” houseofguitars.com. noon. for violin, flute, and guitar by Sam Adler, longtime chair These Guys. House of Guitars, of Eastman’s composition department and still an active 645 Titus Ave. 544-3500. houseofguitars.com. 12:30 p.m. composer. Performers include saxophonist Chien-Kwan Trespassers, The Forever Era, Lin, flutist Rebecca Gilbert, violinist Renée Jolles, guiNuances, and The Bourn. tarist Nicholas Goluses, and pianist Tony Caramia. California Brew Haus, 402 W. Ridge Rd. 621-1480. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m.
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Brighton Symphony Holiday Concert. Twelve Corners
Presbyterian Church, 1200 S. Winton Rd. 490-9351. brightonsymphony.org. 3-4:30 p.m. Donations accepted.
Contemporary Vignettes Chamber Music Concert.
Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 413-1574. societyforchambermusicrochester.com. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The pre-concert talk with Artistic Directors Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr will begin at 7:00 p.m. $30, students free w/ ID.
Musica Spei: Wonder and Woe. Rochester Christian
Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Ave. Penfield. musicaspei.org. 3:30 p.m. Christmas music of Binchois, Josquin des Prez, Garbieli, and Palestrina. RPO: The Snowman. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 454-7311. rpo.org. 2 & 4:30 p.m. 2 p.m. show sold out. $10-$15. [ VOCALS ]
A Christmas Gala. St.
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The Lyric Chorale: A Day for Dancing. Faith Lutheran
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The title of Wendy Kout’s “Naked in Encino” conjures up images of performers stripped to their birthday suits, frolicking in the California sun, but in reality its indecent exposure is somewhat more metaphorical in nature. While the play (a world premiere being staged at the JCC CenterStage Theatre through December 21) promises its characters’ hearts laid bare, it delivers something closer to an emotional striptease — though it makes for a perfectly entertaining evening of theater. The feel-good dramedy centers around a meeting among a small group of friends as they gather in the tastefully decorated, upper-middle class home — kudos to designer Linda Starkweather for nailing those details — of Karen (Alexa ScottFlaherty), who’s invited them over to take part in a seminar on ethical wills. We’re introduced to Karen just prior to her guests’ arrival, as she leaves a voicemail for her son to call her. Being a single mother (we learn her husband passed away in a car accident), the somewhat clingy nature of Karen’s message gives the impression that the purpose of the meeting may be to stave off the beginnings of Empty Nest Syndrome. Soon enough, the rest of the meeting’s attendees arrive, and the guest list is filled out with the requisite big personalities: Karen’s best friend, Wally (Pam Marsocci), a violet-haired, loud-mouthed, hard-drinking gal, who tells it like it is (think the Melissa McCarthy role); Cat (Jillian Severin), an uptight born-again Christian, with a very un-Christian-like short temper; Valerie (Mary Jayne Waddell, admirably restrained), who’s battling cancer and happy to get a break from her loving, but overly concerned, husband hovering over her every move; and Elizabeth (Jodi Beckwith), a well-to-do career woman who seems to get a kick out of flaunting her wealth and seemingly perfect life. As they settle in, Karen explains that they’ll
be exploring ethical wills which, instead of
divvying up one’s material possessions like a traditional will, allows a person to leave behind a personal message for their loved ones. The content of the message is entirely of your choosing; it can be filled with your hopes, goals, dreams, or regrets, but the idea is to leave those closest to you with a clearer picture of who you were as a person. In terms of plot mechanics, the seminar functions as a way for these five characters to take stock of their lives, face their own mortality, and confront the idea that in their own way, each of them Appearing in “Naked in Encino” is (clockwise from upper left) Mary are acting as though they Jayne Waddell, Jillian Severin, Alexa Scott-Flaherty, Jodi Beckwith, have their lives together, and Pam Marsocci. PHOTO BY STEVEN LEVINSON when in reality nothing could be further from the who they are as individuals instead of truth. I wasn’t surprised to learn in the Q&A finding it within themselves. Karen’s following Sunday afternoon’s performance ultimate motivation for holding the that Kout had gotten the idea for her play meeting is truly moving (once she after attending a similar meeting in real life. eventually gets around to revealing it), It’s a solid idea around which to base a play, and I appreciated the characters’ rather and a situation that’s rife with comedic and progressive reaction to a late-in-the-play dramatic potential. revelation from one of the women. Karen’s While the concept is great, the characters admission that, with her son away at that inhabit it are sketched with such broad college, she’s desperate to find a purpose strokes that they might have stepped out of outside of being a mother seemed to ring a sitcom. (Related: can we do away once and true with many in the audience around for all with the cliché that heavyset characters me. Clearly, that’s a feeling that speaks to constantly have to joke about how much a lot of parents, and while it might seem they want food?) Kout has a background in obvious, people still need a reminder that writing sitcoms — she created “Anything but it’s important to cultivate a life for yourself Love” and worked on “Mork & Mindy” — outside of your children. It’s nice to have so it makes sense that the characters tend to works that reinforce the idea. Less great, feel that way, but there’s opportunity for more however, is the implication that the answer in “Naked in Encino.” With each of the five to Karen’s problems is to replace one man women falling into standard types, it feels as in her life with another, as her friends though the author broadened the personal(and parents) pressure her to call up a nice ities of her characters in order to allow the Jewish doctor and schedule a date. audience to better identify with some aspect Throughout, the performers each do of their lives, but by ironing out those specifa great job with their characters, adding ics, we lose any sense that these might be real dimension whenever they can. Jillian people. That’s not necessarily a bad thing — Severin in particular gets a lot of laughs plenty of people love sitcoms (myself includwith Cat’s frequent sweet and sour shifts ed) — but with such a strong concept and in personality. Veteran director David some great moments sprinkled throughout, Runzo keeps things well-paced, giving I couldn’t help wishing the play’s storytelling the show a lively energy that seems on the aspirations were a little more ambitious. verge of tipping over into full-on farce but Still, there’s plenty of truth amidst the always maintains the more controlled tone tropes, as the women realize how they’ve this story needs. allowed external circumstances to define
Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] Gallery 96, 604 PittsfordVictor Road. Close to Home. Through Feb. 15. Opening reception Fri. Dec. 12, 6-8:30 p.m. Photography by Matthias Boettrich and George Wallace. 233-5015. Our House Gallery of Veterans Outreach Center, 783 South Ave. Hoag: Sculpture Combines. Reception and Meet the Artist, Fri. Dec. 12, 6-9 p.m. A hybrid, amalgam form examined as an art object. 295-7836. leehoag.com. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. Natural Energy. Through Jan. 5. Energy, a display of watercolors and oil paintings by Dave Braun, Anne McCune, and Hiroko Battey. 546-8439 x 3102. episcopalseniorlife.org. 171 Cedar Arts Center, 171 Cedar Arts Center. Paintings by JoAnne Gargano. Through Dec. 30. 607936-4647. 171cedararts.org. 1975 Gallery, 89 Charlotte St. Nesting. Through Dec. 14. Q & A Tues. Dec. 9, 7-8 p.m. Paintings by Sarah C. Rutherford. 1975ish.com. Axom Gallery, 176 Anderson Ave., 2nd floor. Looking In and Axom Objects. Looking In: New Paintings by Matthew Langley and Axom Objects through Jan. 10. 232-6030. axomgallery.com. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. Slay Belles. Through Dec. 31. Christmas themed art by Neva Safe, Dick Mama (NYC), Rheytchul Kimmel, Missie Kelly, Frank Bacon, Take. 454-2966. bugjar.com. A Different Path Gallery, 27 Market St. Brockport. Past & Presence. Through Dec. 20. A solo exhibition of baskets, bronzes, fiber, and mixed media sculptures by Jappie King Black. 637-5494. kingblack.com/. Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery, 3165 East Ave. Watercolor World. Through Dec. 30. Paintings by Sylvie Culbertson. 385-0298. Gallery R, 100 College Ave. New Media Design 1999-2014: 15 Year Retrospective. Through Jan. 16. A review of New Media Design projects done by students over the past 15 years, from 1999 to 2014. 256-3312. Geisel Gallery, Bausch & Lomb Place, One Bausch & Lomb Place. Surface & Depth. Through Dec. 31. An exhibition of work by Belinda Bryce & Kurt Ketchum. 737-3239. thegeiselgallery.com. Genesee Center for the Arts and Education, 713 Monroe Ave. Rochester’s Refugees. Through Jan. 9. Photographs of refugee lives by darkroom students. 2441730. geneseearts.org/. Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons, University of Rochester, River Campus. _e_scapes. Through Dec. 14. Photography and paintings by Nick Marshall. blogs. rochester.edu/hartnett. Highland Park Conservatory, 180 Reservoir Rd. Annual Holiday Poinsettia Show. 753-7270. monroecounty.gov/parks. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. Holiday Show. Through Dec. 23. Photos from various photographers. 271-2540. imagecityphotographygallery.com. International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Nutcracker.
ART | “HOAG: SCULPTURE COMBINES”
For me, admiring the aimless elegance of Lee Hoag’s sculptural work has always brought on the creeping sense of an archaeologist trying to discern a set of objects hailing from some alien or long-forgotten culture. The shapes and forms feel familiar, but their uncertain utility is slippery. Hoag creates mixed media sculptural work, transforming mundane, manmade objects — mainly in metal, glass, ceramic, and wood — into works of wonder. Bucking representationalism, Hoag’s narrative-less pieces possess a mysterious draw, in no small part due to their careful balance of line, form, texture, tone, and scale. “Sculpture Combines,” an exhibition of Hoag’s mixed media sculpture currently on display at Our House Gallery (at Veteran’s Outreach Center, 783 South Avenue), will remain on view through Friday, December 12. Meet the artist during the last-chance reception on Friday, December 12, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, including gallery hours, call 295-7836 or visit veteransoutreachcenter.org. To preview the artist’s work, visit leehoag.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Through Dec. 31. Iconic holiday imagery by Sam Paonessa. 264-1440. internationalartacquisitions.com/. The Joy Gallery, 498 W Main St. Rare Forms. Through Jan. 24. Select works from RIT students. 463-5230. joygallery.com. Link Gallery at City Hall, 30 Church St. Arena Art Gallery Show. Through Jan. 26. Opening reception Fri. Dec. 12, 5-8 p.m. Wall-hung art in a variety of contemporary styles and media. 271-5920. arenaartgroup.com/ index.html. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. Jethro Gaede. Through Dec. 31. Mixed media. thelittle.org. Lower Link Gallery, Central Library, 115 South Ave. Art of the Book. Through Dec. 31. Artists books and altered books. 428-8053. libraryweb.org. Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave. Inappropriate and Unprofessional. Through Dec. 31. Drawings by Kathy Farrell and Jim Downer. 232-9030. lux666.com. Main Street Arts, 20 W Main St., Clifton Springs. Small Works. Through Dec. 29. A national juried exhibition of artwork 12 inches or less by 129 pieces of art by 90 artists from 15 US states!. 315-4620210. mstreetarts@gmail.com. mainstreetartsgallery.com. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Infinity Boxes, Golden Books, The 42-Letter Name. Nine mind-bending “Infinity Boxes” created by California artist Matt Elson,
through Jan 4; Golden Books, high quality children’s picture books, through Jan. 4; 42-Letter Name are a prints derived from traditional South Asian religious art, through April 12. 276-8900. mag.rochester.edu. My Sister’s Gallery at the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. Seven Art Sisters. Through Jan. 11. Opening reception Wed. Dec. 10, 5-7 p.m. Artwork by seven members of the Rochester Art Club. 546-8400. EpiscopalSeniorLife.org. NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr. Thou Art..Will Give... Through Jan. 21. Artist talk Dec. 10, 4 p.m. A photographic essay on America’s first penitentiary by Eric R. Kunsman. ntid.rit.edu.; Lessons in Laughter: The Life and Times of Bernard Bragg. Through April 10. Jean Pietrowski and Allison Thompson curated a memento-filled exhibition for deaf performer, playwright and director Bernard Bragg. rit.edu. Ock Hee’s Gallery, 2 Lehigh St. The Voice of Nature. Through Dec. 30. Sculptures by Dario Tazziolo Galley hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., December only: Sun. 12-5 p.m. 624-4730. ockheesgallery.com. The Owl House, 75 Marshall St. New Paintings by Amy Vena. 360-2920. owlhouserochester. com. Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. Holiday Exhibit. Through Jan. 3. All styles and mediums from over 50 of the gallery’s artists. 2715885. oxfordgallery.com. continues on page 22
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Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery, 71 S. Main St. Canandaigua. Holidays at the Gallery. Through Jan. 4. Miniature paintings and mixed media, drawings, pastels, hand crafted jewelry, glass, sculptures, ceramics and unique tree ornaments. 3940030. prrgallery.com. Phillips Fine Art, Door #9 The Hungerford Building. Assemblage. Through Dec. 23. New Work by WM.A.Root. 232-8120. Pullman Memorial Universalist Church, 10 E. Park St., Albion. Antique Victorian Devotional Prints of the Saints. Through Feb. 14. From the collection of Orleans County Historian C.W. “Bill” Lattin. Viewing hours Weds. 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Suns. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 752-4581. pmuc. albion@gmail.com. The Rabbit Room, 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls. Members Exhibition. Through Dec. 31. 624-7740. thelowermill.com. Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. The Vinyl Countdown: A Dudes’ Night Out Production. An art collective of talented dude artists from in and around the Rochester area. From 2D to 3D, from pencils sketches to oil paintings. recordarchive.com. Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. 24th Annual Members Exhibition. Through Jan. 18. 461-2222. info@rochestercontemporary.org. rochestercontemporary.org. Central Library, Rundel Memorial Building, 115 South Ave. Property of Charles A. Ritz. A 50-year-old time capsule. 428-8370. Schweinfurth Art Center, 205 Genesee St. Quilts =Arts=
Quilts. Through Jan. 4. 77 quilts by 73 international artists. 315-255-1553. mtraudt@ schweinfurthartcenter.org. schweinfurtharcenter.org. Spectrum Gallery, 100 College Ave. 2014 Holidays Retrospective. Through Dec. 31. Work selected from the best of 9 exhibitions in 2014. 415-7828. spectrumgalleryroc.com. Steadfast Tattoo, 635 Monroe Ave. Mr. Prvrt. New work by Wall Therapy Artist Mr. Prvrt. 3194901. tattoosteadfast.com. Steve Carpenter Gallery & Art Center, 175 Anderson Ave. Methods and Materials. Through Dec. 31. Posters of digitally manipulated photographs by Diane Foley. 264-9036. nyfigurestudyguild.com/. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince Street. Wall + Paper. Through Dec. 19. Photos by Evelyne Leblanc-Roberge, Peter Christiansen, and Joshua Dubler. 442-8676. vsw.org.; Tara Merenda Nelson: Light Sensitive. Through Dec. 20. A Multi-media exhibit. 442-8676. vsw.org. Williams Gallery at First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. Douglas Coffey’s Recent Paintings. Through Jan. 5. 2719070. douglasscoffeyart.com.
Art Events [ WED., DECEMBER 10 ] The Adoration of the Magi. 12:101:30 p.m. Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. 428-8140. libraryweb.org. Art Night With Ken Karnage. 6 p.m. Triumph Tattoo Studio, 127 Railroad St. Bring your art supplies and an open mind Free
[ SAT., DECEMBER 13 ] Holiday Show and Open House. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Coach Street Clay, 39 Coach St local, handcrafted gifts 394-5959. coachstreetclay.com. Holidays at the Hungerford. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. 4698217. thehungerford.com. Holidays at the Tea Pottery. 10 a.m.-3 p.m Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. Studio 420, Ceramic designs by Jennifer Buckley Studio also open by appointment 469-8217. tpotter51@hotmail.com. Second Saturday Open Studios. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. Meet 20+ artists in their studios. Enter at Door #2. Many studios will be giving demonstrations Free 469-8217. Second Saturdays. Second Saturday of every month, 3-6 p.m. Cornerstone Gallery, 8732 Main St., Honeoye. A variety of open venues in Honeoye Falls baierpottery.com. [ SUN., DECEMBER 14 ] Craftacular. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Best Coffee at the Public Market, 55 Public Market Way 428-6907. facebook.com/ TheBestCoffeeAtTheMarket. Holiday Trunk Show at Joe Bean Coffee. 1-5 p.m. Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, 1344 University Ave. 319-5279. joebeanroasters.com.
Comedy [ WED., DECEMBER 10 ] Best Friends Comedy Showcase. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Coffee Co., 739 Park Ave. A weekly comedy showcase of local Rochester comedians! Sign up the week before on the “Rochester Comedy” Facebook page. Hosted by Vasia Ivanov 6970235. bouldercoffeeco.com. Comedy Improv. 8 p.m. Joke Factory Comedy Club, 911 Brooks Avenue (585( 328-6000. jokefactorycomedyclub.com. Open Mic: Comedy. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Coffee Co., 739 Park Ave. Arrive a little early to sign up Free 697-0235. bouldercoffeeco.com. [ THU., DECEMBER 11 ] Zack Johnson. 7:30 p.m. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster $9-$15. 671-9080. thecomedyclub.us. [ FRI., DECEMBER 12 ] It’s Just Comedy Takeover. Dec. 12-13, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Holiday Inn, Rochester Airport, 911 Brooks Ave. Ft. Talent, Toni Byrd, Purnell Holloway, Aldo, and Shawn Harvey $20+. 254-4280. robinhoodentertainment.net. Young Performers’ Open Mic Night. 6:30-8:30 p.m. RAPA, Kodak Center, 200 W. Ridge Rd. $5. 317-9303. laughclass.com. [ SUN., DECEMBER 14 ] 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., DECEMBER 15 ] 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.
Dance Events [ FRI., DECEMBER 12 ] 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. Red Hot Holiday Ball. 7 p.m. Groove Juice Swing, 389 Gregory St. GrooveJuiceSwing.com.
Stardust Ballroom Dance Series: Jack Allen Band. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Stardust Ballroom, 41 Backus St $3. cityofrochester.gov/ ballroomdanceseries.
Festivals [ SAT., DECEMBER 13 ] Mystical Gateways Psychic Faire. 12-6 p.m. Mythic Treasures, 274 N Goodman St #B131 Free General Admission. Vendor fees vary. 266-8350. steffie@rochester. rr.com. mythictreasures.com.
Film [ WED., DECEMBER 10 ] Point and Shoot. 7:30 p.m. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St . Geneva 315-781-5483. thesmith.org.
[ SAT., DECEMBER 13 ] Heart and Hearth: Queer Women of Color Film Festival. 6:30 p.m. MOCHA Center, 189 North Water Street, Suite 1 facebook.com/ watotomom.
Kids Events [ WED., DECEMBER 10 ] Preschool Story Time. 11:30 a.m. Maplewood Community Library, 1111 Dewey Ave. Preschoolers and their caregivers, come enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and movement with children’s librarian Ms. Marcia!. Free. 585-428-8220. margaret.paige@libraryweb.org. maplewoodcommunitylibrary.org. Storytime with Mike. Barnes & Noble, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m Free. 2274020. bn.com.
[ THU., DECEMBER 11 ] Children’s Storytime. 1212:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble at University of Rochester, 1305 Mt. Hope Ave. 275-4012. bksurochester@bncollege.com. bncollege.com. Story Time. 10:30-11 a.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. [ FRI., DECEMBER 12 ] Storytelling with Mike. 10:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. Free. 227-4020. bn.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., DECEMBER 13 ] American Girl Holiday Celebration. 11 a.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St $5. 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. Breakfast with Santa. Dec. 13-14, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St 3367200. senecaparkzoo.org. Breakfast With the Grinch. 8:45 & 10:30 a.m. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue 258-0400 x 0. thelittle.org. Doug & Gary’s 25th Anniversary Reunion Concert. 2 p.m. Callahan Theater at Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave 389-2170. artcenter.naz.edu. Drop N Shop. 9:30-11:45 a.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 6020 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd . Fairport 381-4670. pastor.
mark.westra@gmail.com. princeofpeacefairport.org. Edgerton Model Railroad Open House. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St Donations accepted 428-6769. edgertonmodelrailroadclub.com. Creative Family Storybook Workshop. Second Saturday of every month, 10-11 a.m Spectrum Creative Arts, 3300 Monroe Ave. 383-1999. rusty@ spectrumcreativearts.org. spectrumcreativearts.org. Polar Express Train Ride. Through Dec. 14, 2:30, 3:45, 5 & 6:15 p.m. Medina Railroad Museum, 530 West Ave. $25-$48. 798-6106. railroadmuseum.net. continues on page 25
[ SAT., DECEMBER 13 ] Nutcracker Ballet 2014. 1 & 7 p.m. Pittsford Mendon High School, 472 Mendon Rd Pittsford $9-$11. 248-6280. facebook. com/events/355303507963652/. The Nutcracker. 8-9:30 a.m. Irondequoit High School, 260 Cooper Rd. $14-$22. 266-7351. wnyballet.ticketleap.com. Sirens and Stilettos Cabaret Christmas Extravaganza. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. Many performances with special guest appearances by the talented Ava LaFey and the sexy Serendipity Love! Host Penny Scandal will be spreading the Christmas cheer with kittens Skella Bordella and Raven Allure $7. 319-3832. thefirehousesaloon.com. [ SUN., DECEMBER 14 ] Frances Dance: Color Me Dance. 2 p.m. School of the Arts, 45 Prince St Ft. African Caribbean, Latin, Step, Belly, and more dance forms $7. 249-0354. franceshare@ yahoo.com. English Country Dancing. 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Rochester, 175 Allens Creek Rd English Country Dancing, live music, called dances. $7-$8, under 17 free with adult. 2442468. fbcrochester.net. USA Dance. 6-9 p.m. Penfield Recreation Center, 1985 Baird Road . Penfield $12. 4426638. flowercityballroom.org. flowercityballroom.org. [ MON., DECEMBER 15 ] International Folk Dancing. 8-10 p.m. JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. $4 (free for first timers and students, $3 for members) 461-2000. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Rochester Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. $31- $105. 222-5000. mail@rbtl.org. rbtl. org/events. Session! Kids’ Irish Dance class. 5:15-5:45 p.m M.G.O.S.- Ashford Dance Studio, 700 South Clinton Avenue 489-1682. directors@mgosrochester.com. mgosrochester.com. [ TUE., DECEMBER 16 ] Midnight Tango. 9 p.m.-midnight. Boulder Coffee Co., 960 Genesee St. Come learn new and old ways to tango, with a welcoming crowd and great atmosphere. If you’re building up the courage, feel free to stop by and enjoy the music. Cover fee $8 for dancers, free for future dancers $8. 287-5282. bouldercoffeeco.com. rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 23
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From “Roots” to “Afterhours” Garth Fagan Dance REVIEWED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT NAZARETH COLLEGE ARTS CENTER, 4245 EAST AVENUE GARTHFAGANDANCE.ORG [ REVIEW ] BY CASEY CARLSEN
Garth Fagan Dance again had Rochester on its feet, applauding in unabashed awe and appreciation, during the opening night of the company’s home season at Nazareth College Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 3. Celebration seemed to be a strong tenet in several of the pieces performed — that Fagan-esque shout-out to the deep currents of physical, emotional, and spiritual vitality that run through humanity and that he is somehow, on stage, able to render visible through his masterful choreography and extraordinary dancers. The program began with “Roots” (1971), the first piece the company — then modestly named Bottom of the Bucket, something we can smile at now — ever performed. The name of the piece speaks for itself: the dancing is pure, unadulterated African dance combined with core elements of early modern dance. The emphasis of the 24 CITY DECEMBER 10-16, 2014
movement is downward, earthbound but there are Fagan’s explosive leaps as well, leaps that seem to come from nowhere with none of the preparation and wind-up you might see in ballet, for example. The music, too, is authentic. Fagan uses the work of Babatunde Olatunji & Ingoba Drums of Burundi, music with a driving beat that escalates and builds as it progresses. The three-section piece begins with “Invocation,” which features five women in traditional African garb complete with head wraps whose movement is low to the ground. They crouch in wide-legged second positions, arms angular and out to the sides, thumping feet flexed, torsos undulating. Three new Fagan dancers — Adriene Barber, Latisia Rivera and Sarah Herbert — do a damn good job of keeping pace with the gorgeous dancing of longtime Fagan star Nicolette Depass and the practiced talent of Sade Bully. In the second section, “Hunt,” the men appear. The male newcomers, Davente Gilreath and David O’Brian, performed admirably alongside the likes of Vitolio Jeune, Steve Humphrey, and Wynton Rice. But it is the piece’s third section, “Fetish,” that grabbed me. The movement swells along with the music during this last section, creating
a driving, almost frenzied feel that is strengthened by Lutin Tanner’s lighting design and Fagan’s costumes. Costumes shimmer under shifting green, red, and yellow lighting and the men’s raffia fringed head pieces swirl through the air as the dancers flail their bodies up and down. Something is going down here, be it spiritual summoning, psychedelic experience, or just plain exuberance in life. Whichever it was, the audience ate it up, roaring in approval as the piece closed. Norwood Pennewell — who has been with
the company since 1978 and is rehearsal director and assistant to Fagan — had the sole new piece (his fourth for the company) for this 44th season. Pennewell spoke to City Newspaper last week about his growing devotion to choreographing. “Developing the choreography of a piece, letting it come to you, is the beautiful part,” Pennewell said. “Editing the piece can be a bit like tearing your own limbs off, but I am really starting to fall in love with this process.” “He’s come a long way in a few years,” Fagan commented. “Of course he is a Scorpio. He knows what he wants and does continues on page 32
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[ SUN., DECEMBER 14 ] Life-Sized Candy Land. 1-3 p.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport Registration requested 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Second Sunday Family Tour. Second Sunday of every month, 2 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Included in gallery admission: $5-$12 276-8900. mag.rochester.edu. Trains at Twilight. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd $8-$10. 533-1113. rochestertrainrides.com/.
[ SAT., DECEMBER 13 ] Author Salon - David Markham. 2 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. Pop up Booksale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Corner Bookstore, 106 Village Landing 585-746-8802. cornerbookstore106@gmailc.om. Saturday Author Salon with David Markham. 2-4 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St liftbridgebooks.com.
[ MON., DECEMBER 15 ] Widget the Reading Dog and her Pal Joey. 3-4 p.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. [ TUE., DECEMBER 16 ] Pajama Story Time: Holiday Stories. 7-7:30 p.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb. Holiday Lights & Decoration Walk.. 6:30 p.m. 249-9507. huggersskiclub.org.
Lectures [ THU., DECEMBER 11 ] Examine and Contrast Bertrand Russell’s Views on WW I and WW II.. 7 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave A discussion by William Drumwright. wab.org. Neighbor Next Door Series. 7-8:30 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. Registration required 340-8720. penfieldlibrary.org. [ SAT., DECEMBER 13 ] Focus 45: There Must Be Something in the Water. 12:15 p.m. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. $3-$6, Free for members. 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. [ SUN., DECEMBER 14 ] Sisters in Equality: The Rochester Women’s Political Equality Club. 2-3 p.m. Central Library, Rundel
[ SUN., DECEMBER 14 ] Local Author Extravaganza. 1-3 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com.
THEATER | “BABY BOOM BABY”
Actor, musician, and comedian Tommy Koenig is wearing all of his hats in his latest stage show, “Baby Boom Baby.” The musical comedy, is 90 minutes of just Koening exploring the Boomer generation’s search for themselves through Rock and Roll icons from the 50’s to present-day. A Comedy Central and National Lampoon star of stage and screen, Koenig brings his comedy and a variety of his characters to this rollicking show. If you dig rock ‘n’ roll, you’ll find a nostalgic chord in the tunes of this “1-Man Woodstock.” “Baby Boom Baby” continues Thursday, December 11, through Sunday, December 14 at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 3450 Winton Place. 7 p.m. on December 11; 8 p.m.,December 12 and 13; and 3 p.m., December 14. $26-$29. downstairscabaret.org. — BY TYLER PEARCE Memorial Building, 115 South Ave. 428-8370.
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[ TUE., DECEMBER 16 ] African World History Class. 7:30 p.m. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. 563-2145. thebaobab.org.
[ THU., DECEMBER 11 ] Melissa Balmain Author Reading & Book Signing!. 6:30 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. Poems for Lunch. 12-1 p.m Central Library, 115 South Ave. 428-8380. libraryweb.org.
Literary Events [ WED., DECEMBER 10 ] Book Discussion: Wesley the Owl by Stacey O’Brien. 7 p.m. Irondequoit Library, Helen
[ FRI., DECEMBER 12 ] Breathing Fire: Teen Poetry Slam. 6-9 p.m. The Greenhouse
[ MON., DECEMBER 15 ] The Sun Magazine Discussion Group. Third Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. [ TUE., DECEMBER 16 ] Lift Bridge Writers’ Group. 6:30 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Free. 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com.
Museum Exhibit Dinosaurs, Passenger Pigeons, Haudenosaunee: On the Trail of the Iroquois, Inventor Center. Through Jan. 25, 2015. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Included w/museum admission. 271-4320. rmsc.org. Innovation in the Imaging Capital, Sweet Creations, The Disappearance of Darkness. Through Dec. 31. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. Through Dec. 17. Sweet Creations. Through Dec. 31, Kodak Camera at 125. Through Jan. 4, Robert Burley: The Disappearance of Darkness, Innovation in the Imaging Capital, Photo in Flux: Join the Conversation. Through Jan. 25, Dawoud Bey: The Birmingham Project. Through Feb. 21, A
History of Photography 2713361. eastmanhouse.org. LEGO Castle Adventure. Through Dec. 31. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Included w/ museum admission. 263-2700. thestrong.org. The Play’s the Thing, and One Hundred Years of Gilbert & Sullivan Posters; Bluff City Pawn: A Novel. Through Dec. 22. Dept of Rare books and Special Collections, Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester River Campus Through Dec. 22. The Play’s the Thing, theater collection; through Oct. 24. Bluff City Pawn, An investigation of class, law, betrayal, and blood 275-4461. rochester.edu. Visions of Courageous Achievement: Arthurian Illustration in America. Through Dec. 19. Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, River Campus Through Dec. 19.Books illustrating the legends of King Arthur and his knights by notable American illustrators, including Alfred Kappes, Howard Pyle, and N.C. Wyeth, as well as original works of illustration art 275-4477. library.rochester.edu/. Gothic Cathedral Tour. 2 p.m. St. Michael’s Church, 869 N. Clinton Ave Donations gratefully accepted 325-4041. sfxcrochester.org/.
Special Events [ WED., DECEMBER 10 ] Annual Holiday Homecoming Celebration. 5-8 p.m. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. $3-$6. 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. Festival of Trees. Through Dec. 14. Granger Homestead Museum, 295 N. Main St., Canandaigua $1-$5. 394-1472. grangerhomestead.org. Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St Free. 730-5030. scotlandyardpub.com. The Nutcracker & The Seven Joys of Christmas. Through
Jan. 4, 2015. United Methodist Church, 169 E. Main St, Webster Presented by the Irondequoit Chorale 266-5018. theirondequoitchorale.org/. Owl Moon. Every other day, 6 p.m. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd Mumford $8-$12, rsvp (585) 5386822. gcv.org. Vision ~ Future. 11:45 a.m.1:30 p.m. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St $45-$50. 546-6920. rochesterdowntown.com/. [ THU., DECEMBER 11 ] Hamlin Libertarian Committee. Second Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Hamlin Town Hall, 1658 Lake Rd. All are welcome to attend Free 802-4971. mglogowski08@yahoo.com. Lincoln Tours. 1 & 3 p.m. Seward House Historic Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. 315-2521283. sewardhouse.org. Making a Masterpiece. 7-8:30 p.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport Registration required 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Networking Thursdays. 6 p.m. Captain’s Attic, 37 Charlotte St. A Night for Business Professionals & Entrepreneurs 25+. $5 with business card; $7 without 5468885. Captainsattic@yahoo.com. 5pointentertainment.com. [ FRI., DECEMBER 12 ] Annual Bake & Raffle Sale. 12-5 p.m. Irondequoit Public Library, Evans Branch, 45 Cooper Rd 3366062. aholland@libraryweb.org. Hope Hall Holiday Sale & Fundraiser. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. The Mall at Greece Ridge, 271 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 426-5824. hopehall.org. House of Mercy Christmas Dinner Dance Fundraiser. 6:30 p.m. Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Rd. $40. 317-3029. houseofmercyrochester.org/. Open House at Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. continues on page 27
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Heather Layton’s tea and watercolor paintings, “Pile” (left), and “Beautiful Burden” (right), currently on view at Apogee Wine Bar, envision compassion and reciprocation as the bases for communities. PHOTOS PROVIDED
Women’s work “Parables for a Compassionate Revolution: Paintings by Heather Layton”
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The work of Rochester-based artist and educator Heather Layton is consumed by the ailing world. Much of her art is action-oriented, and has taken the form of everything from installations meant to evoke compassion, to writing a letter to every head of state in apology for America’s aggression, and traveling to dangerous places to encourage artists and emerging filmmakers. Apogee Wine Bar is hosting a rare opportunity to view Layton’s meditative studio-practice work. In recent years, Layton has created installations aimed at confronting the viewer with realities which may pass under the average American’s radar. Some of this work is created in collaboration with her husband and partner-in-goodness, Brian Bailey, who is also an educator and works to help provide technological equipment and opportunities for Rochester youth to gain media literacy. 26 CITY DECEMBER 10-16, 2014
At Apogee, six of Layton’s medium- to large-scale tea and watercolor paintings on paper are well-placed in and well-fitted to the cozy, chic wine bar. Most of the images feature women dressed in simple clothing, with bare legs and feet, and with braided or flowing hair. The figures are beautifully rendered, depicting shared struggles and strife with an almost mythic tone. A relative lack of setting — with little exception, the figures exist in a pure white, limbolike space — adds to the feeling that these women are not from one particular place or time, but stand in for every woman, everywhere, always. “This series reflects my concerns about a culture that rewards self-absorption,” Layton says in her provided statement. She warns that while on a small scale, “the focus on individual power and material wealth may appear harmless, it becomes catastrophic when gained at the expense of the local, national, and/or global population.” These paintings are not models of charity, but visions of reciprocation, and describe a dream of communities which prioritize compassion over competition, cooperation over exploitation, and collective responsibility over personal indulgence, she says. In a few of the works, a repeating motif of richly patterned bundles appear, alluding to beautiful textiles hailing from cultures around the world. In the large painting, “Pile,” a mountain of these colorful bundles
stands alone, off-center of the image and stacked so high it fades away into the milky atmosphere. The bundles can be read in many ways, as symbols of collective burdens borne, or collective gifts offered, by women throughout time. This particular work reminded me of “I Know It Happened and It Happened Like This,” an installation Layton created on the George Eastman House lawn in 2008. Grounded in the premise of our mutual, collective responsibility to our communities, Layton initiated the construction of a mountain of stuffed animals — an impossible to ignore, participatory tribute based on small streetside memorials people create in response to a homicide. She invited the public to join in, and received such a response that a crane — and supportive armature made by fellow artist/educator, Allen Topolski — was required to construct the installation. This studio work is subtle storytelling, meditative, and less confronting than what she calls her “intervention” work. Layton’s art at times manifests as a hyperbolic vision of an important truth; other it times flips a narrative to involve the audience more directly in an abstract-to-them reality, and dares the viewer to ignore a glaring issue. “Fallen Giraffe” features a group of women pushing, pulling, binding, or sprinting to the toppled beast. My first impression was that these were hunters, attempting to drag the animal back to a village for food, but with the utter absence
of weapons or blood, it occurred to me that the women might be cooperating in the struggle to right the heavy mammal. Similarly, in “Hospice,” a swarm of women surround a great, fallen tree, bringing propping pillows and blankets and rugs, and buckets of water for roots to sip from. Others bind root segments, calmly going about the work of nurturing. In “Wishing Well” groups of women are gathered in various stances at the precarious and grassy edges a cliff, waiting their turns to drop their colorful parcels into a half-full, stone-lined ravine. One pack-burdened woman speaks to a younger girl, another sits contemplative on the edge with legs dangling, cradling a bundle on her lap. The image is striking, reading from afar as floating islands of women in a white abyss, the grouping of packages a swelling, heavy shape on the paper. Up close, the narrative crystalizes. If the packs are symbols of contributions, the image can be read as women using their offerings to bridge a deep divide and gain unity between the separated groups. “Beautiful Burden” features an arching line of women bent double under the weight of towering packs on their backs, reminiscent of a line of refugees. The line evaporates into the distance, the details of burdens secured by ropes crisscrossing breasts fading away. In her provided statement, Layton says this work “is a tribute to the infinite number of women who have not adequately been recognized for the contributions they have made to our society.” Because women have not historically held the glory-gaining positions of presidents, CEOs, or war heroes, she says, “the extraordinary weight they have carried from one generation to the next has been largely invisible.” But Layton seeks to point out and pay tribute to the skilled roles of mothers, teachers, partners, caregivers, and mentors which have been absolutely vital to the health of the communities and essential to the survival of the human race, she says. Tucked over in a lounge-y corner of the space, “Resting Forest” is the perfect balance to the other images. The dreamy work features a grove of trees emerging from the ethereal, nothing-space, each wrapped with the now un-bundled patterned cloth, forming hammocks upon which the women lounge and loll.
FILM | QUEER WOMEN OF COLOR FILM FESTIVAL
It’s no secret that the media we consume doesn’t give fair representation to the diversity of its audience. The spectrum of LGBT identities are only beginning to be discussed more widely than the collegiate classroom circuit, and we have a long way to go in our understanding of the lives and experiences of people of color. On Saturday, December 13, Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project will present “Heart and Hearth: Queer Women of Color Film Festival.” The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The MOCHA Center (189 North Water Street, Suite 1). The film lineup includes “Girls You Know” by Carie-Elena Edwards; “Finding Hope” by Nicholas Hatten and Rosie Walker; “Straight Jacket” by Christine Liang; “Corazón de Melón” by Zoila Avilés; “Casey’s Hope” by Sanjay Chhugani, Viet Hoang, and Casey Huynh; “Obachan” by Tio Eshleman; and “The Gift of Family” by QWOCMAP Productions. The event is free and open to the public, and donations are accepted. For more information, call 420-1400, or visit facebook.com/ TheMochaCenterRochester. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Special Events Healthy Alternatives, 458 Stone Rd. 787-6954. antioxidant1.com/. Yuletide in the Country. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd Mumford $19-$23. 294-8218. gvc.org.
[ SAT., DECEMBER 13 ] Adoption Event. noon. Pet Adoption Network, 4261 Culver Rd. (585) 338-9175. info@petadoptionnetwork.org. petadoptionnetwork.org. Christmas Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. erchamber.org/.
Christmas Gala Ball. 4:30-9 p.m. Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St . Canandaigua $45$55. 394-4922. sonnenberg.org. Christmas Tea Party. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Refinement Studio, 55 Canterbury Rd. $35, registration required 244-2228. therefinementstudio.com/. Holiday Cookie and Goodies Sale. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Trinity Reformed Church, 909 Landing Rd North 381-5330. trcroc.org. Holiday Craft Sale. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Terry Taylor School, 399 Ogden-Parma Tn Ln Rd. (off Rt. 259) 544-2316. Holiday Hootenanny. 5:30 p.m. Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Ave Penfield $5 donation. concerts@goldenlink. org. rochestercrc.org 7 p.m. Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Ave Penfield $5 donation. goldenlink.org. WDKX Holiday Step Jam. noon. Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Square $20-$35. 7585300. reverbnation.com. Stress Free Holiday Shopping. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Legacy at Park Crescent, 100 Providence Circle Complete your Holiday ShoppIndependent Consultants from Hallmark, Vera Bradley, Mary Kay, Planet Botanica essential oils, Jamberry Nails, Premier Designs Jewelry and Scentsy will be available for sales and to answer all of your questions. Please RSVP by Mon, Dec. 7 865-0680. legacyrochester.com. Sustainable Saturday. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.4 p.m. Rochester Greenovation, 1199 East Main St. Free admission 288-7564. events@ rochestergreen.com. Verona Street Animal Society Craft Show. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Union Hall, 20 4th St. vsas.org/. Wigilia, A Polish Christmas Eve. 5-8:30 p.m. St. John Fisher College, Cleary Auditorium, 3690 East Ave $15-$30, under 6 free. 248-0152. polishheritagerochester.org.
[ SUN., DECEMBER 14 ] 5th Annual Bells on the Hill. 4-5 p.m. Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, 1100 S. Goodman St Music on the bells, caroling, hot chocolate, cider and goodies 340-9669. crcds.edu. Brighton Winter Farmers’ Market. 1-4 p.m Brookside Community Center, 220 Idlewood Rd. 2698918. brightonfarmersmarket.org. Canandaigua’s Christmas Shopping Expo & Fashion Show. 1-5 p.m. Inn on the Lake, 770 South Main St. 230-5246. facebook.com/ events/1508623626080327/. Christmas Readings. 3 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 474-4116. booksetcofmacedonny.com. Gay Alliance Day Party. 1-6 p.m. ONE Nightclub and Lounge, 1 Ryan Alley $3 donation. 2448640. gayalliance.org. Holiday Party with C’est Bon Cajun Dance Band. 5 p.m. Harmony House, 58 East Main St . Webster $12. 727-4119. rochesterzydeco.com/. Holidays at the Market. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. 428-6907. cityofrochester.gov/ holidaysatmarket. Rochester Poets and Area Haiku Group Christmas Celebration. 2-4:30 p.m. Ross Gallery of the Skalny Welcome Center at St. John Fisher, 3690 East Ave. 260-9005. 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.
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.
[ MON., DECEMBER 15 ] Community Labyrinth Walk. 7-9 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd Donations accepted. 392-3601. rochesterunitarian.org.
[ TUE., DECEMBER 16 ] Classic Horror Movie Nights. 6:45-11 p.m. Rolling Hills Asylum, 11001 Bethany Center Rd., East Bethany $20. 250-
THEATER | “PURA’S BEAUTY”
Latino Theatre Productions’ newest show, “Pura’s Beauty,” is a counterpart to the group’s “Macho’s Place,” presented last year. That was a one-act, one-hour play set in a barbershop; this is a one-act, one-hour play set in a locallyowned beauty salon. It also sounds a bit like a Latin version of “Steel Magnolias.” A group of women gather at Pura’s not only to get their hair done, but also to find companionship and a safe haven to discuss their problems, which seem to center on men: one woman thinks she may be pregnant, another’s husband is having an affair, and so on. “Pura’s Beauty” is written and directed by Nydia Rivera. Latino Theatre Productions presents “Pura’s Beauty” on Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 14, at 2 p.m., at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Avenue. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. MuCCC.org. — BY DAVID RAYMOND 0366. hauntedasylumproductions@gmail.com. Free STD Screenings for Women ages 13+. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Trillium Health, 259 Monroe Ave. Free. 545-7200. trilliumhealthny.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 continues on page 28
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Sports [ FRI., DECEMBER 12 ] Balance Beginnings (Community Yoga). 5:15-6:15 p.m Balance Yoga & Fitness, 7 West Main St . Webster Pay What You Can. 4154500. info@balancewebster.com. balancewebster.com.
Theater Ad Hoc Cracks the Nutcracker. Sat., Dec. 13, 7-8 p.m. The Harley School, 1981 Clover St $5-$10, under 13 free 442-1770. adhoc-music.com/. Christmas Carol High School. Fri., Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Penfield Community Center, 1985 Baird Rd Penfield $5. 340-8655. penfieldrec.org/. A Christmas Carol. Through Dec. 27. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Through Dec. 27. No shows Monday and select Tuesdays, Show times vary $15$25. gevatheatre.org. Rodgers and Hammersteins’ Cinderella. Through Dec. 14. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. Through Dec. 14. Tues.Thurs. Dec 9-11, 7:30 p. m.; Fri. Dec. 12, 8 p. m.; Sat. Dec. 13, 2 & 8 p. m.; Sun. Dec. 14, 1 & 6:30 p. m $40.75-$75.75. 2225000. ticketmaster.com. Little Women the Musical. Dec. 11-14. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. $13-$16. 935-7173. mjtstages.com. Naked in Encino. Through Dec. 21. JCC Hart Theatre, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Through Dec. 21. Thurs. Dec. 11 & 18 at 7 p. m., Sat. Dec. 6, 13, 20 at 8 p. m., and Sun. Dec. 7, 14, 21 at 2 p. m. Five diverse women gather for a self-help seminar $18-$26. 461-2000. jcccenterstage.org/.
THEATER/KIDS | “BABES IN TOYLAND”
The RAPA Family Theatre aims to immerse audiences in the familiar-yet-fantastical world of nursery rhymes with an annual production of “Babes in Toyland.” This debut show is presented at the new Kodak Center for Performing Arts (200 Ridge Road West) through Sunday, December 14. When Barnaby, the miser of Mother Goose Village, threatens to foreclose the mortgage on the Old Woman’s Shoe, her children brave the dangers of the Haunted Forest as they journey to Toyland to ask the Master Toymaker for help. But when they finally arrive, they find that the Master Toymaker has troubles of his own which may cancel Christmas in Toyland. RAPA Family Theatre’s fresh, new version of “Babes in Toyland” is drawn from an updated book and lyrics by Ken Holamon, and is directed Danny Hoskins. The production includes a cast of 21 adult actors and a core group of 19 youth actors. Performances continue Friday, December 12, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, December 13, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, December 14, at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $28 to $40, and may be purchased online at kodakcenter.org or by calling 325-3366. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Pura’s Beauty. Dec. 12-14. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Thru Dec. 14. Fri. and Sat. Dec. 12-13 at 7 p. m. and Sun. Dec. 14 at 2 p. m. Latino
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Readers Theater. Tue., Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 474-4116. booksetcofmacedonny.com. Riding the Midnight Express. Thu., Dec. 11. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St Through Dec. 14. Thurs. Dec. 11, 7 p.m.; Fri. Dec. 12, 8 p.m.; Sat. Dec. 13, 8 p.m.; and Sun. Dec. 14, 3 p.m. Billy Hayes recounts his riveting, epic journey of self-discovery 3254370. downstairscabaret.com. Tartuffle. Through Jan. 3, 2015. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Through Jan. 3. Fri. Dec. 26 & Jan. 2, 7 p.m., Sat. Dec. 27 & Jan. 3, 2 p.m. Rich Orgon, who dreams of a pious life, and the duplicitous Tartuffe, who ingratiates himself into Orgon’s home $5. muccc.org. Til Death Do Us Part. Through Dec. 14. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Through Dec. 14. Wed. Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Fri. Dec. 12, 7 p.m.; Sat. Dec. 13, 3 & 7 p.m.; Sun. Dec. 14, 3 p.m $35+. 232-4382. gevatheatre.org. Venus. Through Dec. 14. Todd Theatre, University of Rochester, River Campus Through Dec. 14. Wed.-Sat. Dec. 10-13, 8 p.m., Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. Venus traces Saartijie Baartman’s early notoriety and fame, and her yearning for love and acceptance in a world that views her ‘otherness’ as freakish and exotic $8-$15. 275-4088. rochester.edu/theatre.
Workshops [ WED., DECEMBER 10 ] 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. Knit Clique: Knitting/Crocheting Drop-In. noon. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Snacks are welcome free. 784-5300. brightonlibrary.org.
Mind . Body . Spirit Meditation. 12-1 p.m Grow2bu, 595 Blossom Rd $15 per class, 10-class-pass for $120. 9530503. grow2bu.com/. [ THU., DECEMBER 11 ] Abundance Theory. 6:30 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 474-4116. booksetcofmacedonny.com. Foundation Class. Second Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Sufi Order of Rochester Center for Sufi Studies, 494 East Ave. Carriage House of AAUW No charge. 2480427. hecca@frontiernet.net. sufiorderofrochester.org. How to Say NO to Your Child. 6-8 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. Meditation. 7-8 p.m. Grow2bu, 595 Blossom Rd $15. 9530503. grow2bu.com/. Rochester Makerspace Open Nights. 6-10 p.m. Rochester Makerspace, 850 St. Paul St. #23 Bring a project to work on or something to show others, help work on the space, or just get to know the venue Free. 210--0075. rochestermakerspace.org. [ FRI., DECEMBER 12 ] Foodlink SNAP Clinic. Second Friday of every month, 10:30 a.m. Cameron Community Ministries, 48 Cameron St. Interested community members can be prescreened for SNAP eligibility based off of the information they provide about their household, income, and living expenses Free. 3283380. foodlinkny1@gmail.com. Spirit Tutoring. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $1/ minute, $5 minimum. 4278110. purpledoorsoulsource. com. [ SAT., DECEMBER 13 ] Free LSF Mindercise Mindfulness Class. 3-5 p.m. The Assisi Institute, 1400 North
Winton Rd. Free 451-1584. livingstressfree.org. Neighbor Next Door. 10-11:30 a.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Prenatal Wellness Through Movement. 12:30-1:30 p.m Hochstein School of Music & Dance, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. $136. 454-4596. hochstein. org/. Scratch Bake Shop – Kate Cassell & Molly Hartley. 12-2 p.m. The Culinary Center at Vella, 237 PittsfordPalmyra Rd $79. 421-9362. rochesterculinary.com. Wooden Boat Repair Demonstrations. 1-3 p.m. Registration encouraged. 607569-2222. flbm.org. [ SUN., DECEMBER 14 ] Fresh Winter Wreath Class. 2 p.m. Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610 Welch Rd, North Java 457-3228. buffaloaudubon.org. Spirituality and Philosophy. 1:30 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 474-4116. booksetcofmacedonny.com. [ MON., DECEMBER 15 ] Child’s Play. 10 a.m.-noon. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. Drumming with Cobbs Hill Drum Circle. 7-9 p.m. Calvary St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Parish, 68 Ashland St. $5. meetup. com/cobbs-hill-drum-circle. 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
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Dryden Theatre 900 East Ave., 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org
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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
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Tinseltown USA/IMAX 2291 Buffalo Road 247-2180, cinemark.com
Webster 12 2190 Empire Blvd., 888-262-4386, amctheatres.com
Vintage Drive In 1520 W Henrietta Rd., Avon 226-9290, vintagedrivein.com
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A Western without heroes “The Homesman”
invention, the source of so much appeal in any fixed or even formulaic genre. (R), DIRECTED BY TOMMY LEE JONES The story takes place in Nebraska, judging by NOW PLAYING AT THE LITTLE AND the weaponry at some point before the Civil War, PITTSFORD CINEMA when Nebraska was still a territory (statehood came in 1867). Its simple plot follows the pattern [ REVIEW ] BY GEORGE GRELLA of hundreds of other movies, a perilous journey across a vast, empty landscape, in this case moving The appearance of “The Homesman” suggests Eastward instead of the traditional Westward trek. that despite its present state of debility, the It begins in one of those familiar little settlements Western, that grand American form, still lives and perched precariously on the edge of the frontier breathes. This particular film, in fact, demonstrates and ends in a civilized, peaceful town in Iowa. the versatility of the genre, its possibilities for The journey, however, differs from the familiar change and variation. It employs many of the cattle drive or rescue mission or search for villains; traditional elements of its past, but handles them a resourceful young woman named Mary Bee in some unusual ways, demonstrating once again Cuddy (Hilary Swank) volunteers to transport that special dynamic between convention and three deranged wives to a church that cares for the mentally ill. The women have descended into madness for varying reasons, but mostly simply because of Nebraska, with its incessant winds keening across the prairies, its emptiness, its loneliness. Along the way Mary Bee saves the life of an unsavory Tommy Lee Jones and Hilary Swank in “The Homesman.” PHOTO COURTESY
In keeping with its traditions, the movie provides moments of violence, not all of them entirely justified; Briggs for example exacts a terrible revenge on a hotel keeper and his employees for denying him and the women food and shelter. It also shows that even the strongest person in the work, Mary Bee herself, can succumb to a kind of existential despair, a most unusual concept in a Western. That despair, ironically in effect both drives and eventually almost permeates the narrative. Although supported in secondary parts by such actors as John Lithgow, James Spader, and Meryl Streep, the picture belongs to Hilary Swank
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drifter (Tommy Lee Jones) on the condition that he helps her on the trek. Naturally, during the journey the two of them meet a number of difficulties, including encounters with Indians and outlaws; despite a good deal of friction, the two of them also reach a kind of accommodation. In many ways, again departing from its familiar paths, “The Homesman” constitutes something like a Western of despair. Reversing the expected outcome of the journey and the relationship, the odd couple never really reaches any sort of romantic connection or even any genuine reconciliation. Like a previous man in her life, Briggs tells Mary Bee that she is “too plain and too bossy.” (In reality, I suspect a capable woman with her own farm on that godforsaken frontier would be a most desirable mate.)
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and Tommy Lee Jones, who also directed. Both of them play determinedly unglamorous, unheroic people who find themselves encountering more difficulty and danger than they had anticipated and somehow winning against long odds. The camera never softens Swank’s masculine features and she never allows herself even a moment of beauty or even repose, maintaining her character’s resolute plainness and anger throughout. Grizzled, his face seamed by experience and even sadness, Jones steadfastly also maintains a consistently unheroic character throughout; he underplays even his best moments and never allows the criminal drifter George Briggs to appear likable. Though not the usual Western character, however, he follows a familiar pattern, not the ritual of manhood that the form depends on, but something like a growth in humanity — he fails to become a good person, but at least becomes a better person. Perhaps most satisfying to students of the form, “The Homesman,” despite its avoidance of some of the expected formulas and devices, still exhibits some of the important elements blessed by tradition, its own versions of the bath, the dance, the poker game, subjects very few Westerns neglect. The director also uses the necessary panorama shots, images of a wide expanse of empty prairie, with a lone rider in the distance, suggesting the bleak emptiness of a harsh landscape and the insignificance of its inhabitants, a country of despair as much as hope.
Now that we’ve just about reached the midpoint of December, we’re officially well into Oscar season. Around this time, studios occasionally decide to give their films another shot at box office success, expanding their most prestigious releases into more theaters so as to better capitalize on any potential Oscar buzz, or alternatively, to create some. “Nightcrawler” was first released nationwide at the end of October, but as it’s factored significantly into end-ofthe-year awards talk, the film’s distributor has decided to re-open the film in several markets, including Rochester. So now’s the perfect opportunity to catch up on one of the year’s best films. Writerdirector Dan Gilroy has crafted a dark thriller which uses genre elements to produce a twisted examination of our modern media age. Jake Gyllenhaal plays Louis Bloom, a petty thief we first meet stealing scrap metal to sell off to construction companies. Driving late one night, he
Jake Gyllenhaal in “Nightcrawler.” PHOTO COURTESY OPEN ROAD FILMS
runs across a grisly traffic accident. No sooner have the paramedics arrived to pull the body from the wreckage then a camera crew pulls up to shoot footage of the scene. Intrigued, he questions the lead cameraman (played by Bill Paxton), learning that they’re freelance “nightcrawlers,” chasing after graphic crime and accident footage to sell off to the local news. Bloom decides that that’s something he might just be good at, and it pays better than selling scrap. He buys a cheap camcorder and a police scanner and goes into business for himself. His natural ambition and selfserving nature make him a natural, and he earns himself a freelance gig for a low-rated local TV station whose ratings-hungry news director, Nina (Rene Russo) is desperate for sensationalized footage to goose her ratings. Nina offers encouragement (and a paycheck), and she’s frank about what type of footage she’s after: the more graphic, the better, playing upon suburban viewers’ fear of urban crime creeping into their neighborhoods — affluent white victims work best, because viewers aren’t concerned about crime affecting minorities. Gyllenhaal lost weight to portray Bloom, and his gaunt face makes his eyes appear abnormally large, as though he’s adapted to a life spent mostly in the dark; Bloom looks like something you might find lurking underneath a rock. Dripping with a creepy, restrained malice, Gyllenhaal delivers a career best performance. A walking self-help book, Bloom is blessed with confidence to burn and the conviction of his words, all delivered with an unnervingly steady gaze. He eagerly devours everything he’s learned, putting it all toward his sociopathic, tunnel-vision pursuit of the American dream.
Ever the opportunist, he ropes Rick (Riz Ahmed, “Four Lions”) a young homeless man into becoming his assistant and sole employee. Preying on those around him, Bloom proves that he’s most adept at convincing people to offer up exactly what he needs from them, and if that requires threatening people to get what he wants, so be it. Soon he begins subtly altering crime scenes in order to get the shot he wants, and manipulating circumstances to produce more violence so that he can capture it on film. Admittedly, as this goes on, the plot doesn’t stay entirely within the bounds of reality; if Bloom actually interfered as much as he does, he’d run afoul of the law rather quickly. All the while, Nina’s desperation makes her all too willing to sink to Lou’s level (Russo is married to Gilroy, and it’s a shame that it took appearing in her husband’s film for the consistently underrated actress to receive the best role she’s had in years). In its way, the film offers a critique of capitalist society and the way it necessitates the commodification of people; there’s a sense (obviously exaggerated for maximum impact) that this behavior is exactly what’s required to get ahead. With enough ambition and no morals, there’s no limit to how much success you can achieve. Screenwriter Dan Gilroy (brother of filmmaker Tony Gilroy, who’s credited as producer here) makes an assured directorial debut. In less skilled hands, this material could have felt unbearably cynical (and to be fair, it nearly is), but the film has a wickedly macabre sense of humor and is so thrillingly staged that it’s sublimely entertaining. Cinematographer Robert Elswit’s gorgeous digital photography perfectly captures the lurid, fluorescent beauty of Los Angeles streets at night.
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Stephen Jacobs is the associate director of RIT's MAGIC center, which works with student, faculty, and alumni to develop their video game related projects.
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While the beginnings of a video game development industry are present in Rochester, there are things that could help it continue to grow: the release of a wellknown game, the national recognition of a major studio, and of course, money. “We have the talent,” says Stephen Jacobs. “What we’re missing, and this goes for any kind of industry, start-up business: we do not have the venture action you get in Boston, D.C., San Francisco, and New York City. Talk to any business reporter, and they will tell you that everyone is beating their head against the wall, because it takes money to make money, and getting the money to get off the ground is a huge struggle.” There are opportunities to obtain the funds needed to start a business, Jacobs adds, but the reality is that the pool in Rochester is much smaller than in other cities. New York State is starting to take notice, though. In October 2013, the Senate Select Committee on Science, Technology, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship hosted a roundtable discussion with legislators and industry experts at RIT on how video game design and development could be promoted in Upstate New York. “This is a huge and highly profitable industry, which has exceeded even Hollywood in total revenue for almost a decade,” Senator Ted O’Brien noted in a press release at the time. O’Brien participated in the roundtable, which included Colin Doody and Jason Arena. “With RIT having top-10 programs in game design both for undergraduate and
graduate students, I am deeply interested in learning more about how we can help remove barriers and power-up Rochester and the Finger Lakes,” O’Brien’s press release said. In 2013 alone, video gaming was a $21 billion business in the U.S. That same year, New York was fourth among the top five states for game industry employment. The roundtable discussed how to develop a better support network for young entrepreneurs and how to enhance the abilities of New York State universities to help young people commercialize their ideas. “They’re trying to figure stuff out,” Jacobs says about the follow-up to the discussion. “Everybody wants this to happen. It’s just literally easier said than done.” Still, Jacobs believes the local industry will continue to grow if the business is there. “The potential is here, and we have been showing solid, incremental growth for a while now,” he says. “It’s very clear this is not a fluke or an accident.” Editor’s note: RIT’s Stephen Jacobs is a member of the board of directors of this newspaper. He did not participate in the initiation or execution of this article.
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things his own way. He’s guided by his experience with me, but his musical tastes are far more contemporary than mine.” Pennewell uses the music of Herbie Hancock and Jacob Karlzon in his new work “Afterhours,” a 25-minute piece that seems to center on the contrast between people’s habitation of their personal space and shared, societal space — not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The backdrop of a city skyline sets the scene as dancers stroll across the stage, one by one, seemingly in their own bubbles, but eventually beginning to acknowledge each other’s presence, and finally, to dance together, two as a couple, the rest as an ensemble. The piece is entertaining, easy to watch, and showcases some sweet dancing. Although seeped in Fagan technique, it is more of a departure from Fagan’s choreography than Pennewell’s other work to date. Pennewell is adept at fitting movement to large groups and establishing mood yet provides, too, the smaller unique movements that help distinguish a piece. I especially enjoyed the dancing in the second section between Vitolio Jeune and Sade Bully. Jeune performed with his usual captivating exuberance and Bully moved with the fluidity of a skater on ice, gliding across the stage with her chaine turns. I liked the long lifts Pennewell put into the piece, Jeune holding Bully horizontally while spinning themselves with heel movements that speak, perhaps, of late night boogying, a letting go of inhibitions. This last ensemble section still seemed a bit long to me, but I wasn’t complaining. Excerpts from Pennewell’s piece “Gin” (2013) will also be shown in some of the programs this weekend. The rest of Wednesday night’s program included two more relatively new pieces from Fagan that are already firmly entrenched in the company’s repertoire: “No Evidence of Failure” (2013) set on Natalie Rogers, and “Lighthouse/Lightning Rod” (2012), plus another revival “Two Pieces of One: Green” (1998). Rogers and Jeune continue to add depth to their duet in “No Evidence of Failure” which has rapidly become an audience favorite. “Lighthouse/ Lightning Rod” features Alison Saar’s amazing sets and some electrifying dancing. “Two Pieces of One: Green,” a modern/postmodern piece was new to me and deeply moving, especially the duet between — again — Rogers and Jeune.
Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] ABUSE OF WEAKNESS (2014): Isabelle Huppert stars as a stroke-afflicted filmmaker who’s manipulated by a notorious con man. Dryden (Thu, Dec 11, 8 p.m.) DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (1965): Omar Sharif and Julie Christie star in David Lean’s classic romance about an ill-fated love affair between a Russian physician and a political activist’s wife. Dryden (Sat, Dec 13, 8 p.m.) EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS (PG-13): Christian Bale and Joel Edgerton star in RIdley Scott’s epic retelling of the biblical story of Moses. With Sigourney Weaver, Aaron Paul, and Ben Kingsley. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster MY DARLING CLEMENTINE (1946): Henry Fonda stars in John Ford’s retelling of the famous shoot out at the OK Corral. Dryden (Wed, Dec 10, 8 p.m.) NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE (NR): In this uplifting documentary, six cancer surgeons form a rock band, using music to inform and inspire their patients. Little (Tue, Dec 16, 7 p.m.) THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004): Robert Zemeckis adapts Chris Van Allsburg’s classic Yuletide picture book about a doubting boy who boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole. Dryden (Sun, Dec 14, 2 p.m.) SIDE BY SIDE (2012): The documentary investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation. Dryden (Tue, Dec 16, 8 p.m.) THREE TIMES (2005): Director Hou Hsiao-hsien’s film about love’s many forms, tells three stories about men and women in three different time periods. Dryden (Fri, Dec 12, 8 p.m.) TOP FIVE (R): Chris Rock stars, writes, and directs this comedy about a comedian trying to make it as a serious actor when his reality-TV star fiancé talks him into broadcasting their wedding on TV. Culver, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown [ CONTINUING ] BEYOND THE LIGHTS (PG-13): A talented young musician on the brink of superstardom struggles with the pressure of her newfound success. Culver BIG HERO 6 (PG): In this animated adventure film, a young prodigy invents an inflatable robot and teams up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster BIRDMAN (R): This dark comedy from director Alejandro González Iñárritu follows the mental unraveling of a washed up A-list actor, famous for playing the titular superhero, as he prepares to mount a comeback by directing a Broadway play. Starring Michael Keaton, Edward
Norton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, and Zach Galifianakis. Little, Pittsford THE BOXTROLLS (PG): A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his adopted family from an evil exterminator, in this stop-motion adventure film. Movies 10 CITIZENFOUR (R): Director Laura Poitras and reporter Glenn Greenwald document their journey to Hong Kong and their subsequent meetings with NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. Cinema DUMB AND DUMBER TO (PG-13): Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their roles as Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, as they try to track down Harry’s adopted daughter in this sequel to “Dumb and Dumber.” Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE EQUALIZER (R): Denzel Washington stars as former black ops commando who comes out of retirement to rescue a young girl from a violent gang of Russian gangsters. With Chloë Grace Moretz, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo. Culver FURY (R): Brad Pitts stars as a battle-hardened U.S. Army sergeant in command of a Sherman tank called “Fury” and its five-man crew. Canandaigua, Eastview,Tinseltown GONE GIRL (R): David Fincher directs this thriller based on the wildly popular novel about the mysterious disappearance of Amy Dunne and the media circus that springs up when her husband becomes the prime suspect. Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tyler Perry. Culver, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE GOOD LIE (PG-13): Sudanese refugees given the chance to resettle in America, where their relationship with the counselor assigned to help them forever changes all of their lives. Starring Reese Witherspoon. Cinema THE HOMESMAN (R): A claim jumper and a pioneer woman team up to escort three insane women from Nebraska to Iowa in this acclaimed drama starring Hilary Swank, Tommy Lee Jones, and Meryl Streep. Little, Pittsford HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 (R): The scheming friends of the first film are up to their old tricks, turning to illegal activities in an attempt to start their own business. Starring Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Foxx, Chris Pine, and Christoph Waltz. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 (PG-13): The first part of the final chapter of the “Hunger Games” series sees Katniss Everdeen journey to the mysterious District 13 and join their war against the capitol. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster
INTERSTELLAR (PG-13): Christopher Nolan directs this sci-fi epic, about a group of explorers sent to space to save humanity from an Earth deprived of resources. Starring Matthew Mcconaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain. Canandaigua, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster JOHN WICK (R): Keanu Reeves stars as a former hit man is pursued by an old friend who was contracted to kill him. Cinema THE JUDGE (R): A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral only to discover that his estranged father, the town’s judge, is suspected of murder. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall. and Vera Farmiga. Movies 10 NIGHTCRAWLER (R): Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a driven, but unstable, young man who stumbles upon the underground world of L.A. freelance crime journalism. Eastview, Greece, Henrietta OUIJA (PG-13): A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board. Culver PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR (PG): Everyone’s favorite animated penguins join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE PYRAMID (R): An archaeological team attempts to unlock the secrets of a lost pyramid only to find themselves hunted by an insidious creature. Canandaigua, Culver, Geneseo, Henrietta, Tinseltown ROSEWATER (R): The writing and directing debut of comedian Jon Stewart tells the true story of a journalist detained in Iran for more than 100 days, where he’s imprisoned and brutally interrogated. Starring Gael García Bernal. Cinema ST. VINCENT (PG-13): A young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war veteran who lives next door. Starring Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, and Chris O’Dowd. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Little THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (PG-13): This acclaimed biopic offers a look at the relationship between famed physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife, Jane, as he faces the devastating effect of ALS. Starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. Eastview, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown WHIPLASH (R): Under the direction of a tyrannical instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost. Starring J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller. Little, Pittsford
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All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful, “to make, print, or publish, any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under the age of 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Call the local Fair Housing Enforcement Project, FHEP at 325-2500 or 1-866-671-FAIR. Si usted sospecha una practica de vivienda injusta, por favor llame al servicio legal gratis. 585-325-2500 - TTY 585-325-2547. in your neighborhood. The Eastman Theatre, Geva, and the Little are a 5-minute drive. Available NOW! Call Dave Walsh at 585-269-4068. WELCOME TO OUR Neighborhood! A spacious 2-bedroom flat in a recently restored 1900’s double in the historic Park Avenue area. Living room, dining room, study, ALL AREAS ROOMMATES. 2 bedrooms, kitchen, pantry, COM. Lonely? Bored? Broke? large sleeping porch. Off-street Find the perfect roommate to garage parking, hardwood floors, complement your personality laundry; basement and attic and lifestyle at Roommates. storage. Restaurants, YMCA, com! (AAN CAN) library, park, museums, right
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CALLING ALL MUSICIANS OF ALL GENRES the Rochester Music Coalition wants you! Please register on our website. For further info: www.rochestermusiccoalition. org info@rochestermusiccoalition. org 585-235-8412 EXP. DRUMMER WANTED to join (keyboard)/ (keyboard bass) who also sings lead. To form duo (Retro Pop/Dance/Jazz). Must make a total commitment and be professional 585-426-7241 FEMALE VOCALIST Lead and Bkgrds, Being a musician is great plus, but not mandatory. Avail-Evenings, Trans, All types of Genres if music. No drama, stage presence. Bobby 585-3284121 FIFERS&RUDIMENTAL DRUMMERS WANTED: C.A.Palmer Fife&Drum seeking new members for Sr. & JR. Revolutionary, 1812, & Civil War Music. Info. @ AncientDrummer1776@aol.com Palmyra, NY I NEED MORE Rock ‘n Roll in my life. Like to play early Beatles, Stones, Who, Kinks, Monkees and Lovin’ Spoonful. I play bass. Craig at mooskamovers@aol.com INTERESTED In starting a chromatic harmonica club. Email your thoughts and ideas to john@ jpkelly.info
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Otto Henderberg Square Park is a hidden gem in one of Rochester’s most unique and tight-knit neighborhoods. Henderberg was a Swillburg resident who led the fight to prevent a large highway from running through the neighborhood in the 1960s. The battle was won but not before a large swath of houses was lost. The vacant land left behind was reclaimed and became the park you see today, surrounded by well maintained historic homes. It’s within walking distance to all that Swillburg and the southeast quadrant have to offer. With its historic details and character intact and its unique location right near the park, 37 Fountain Street is a rare find in a dynamic urban neighborhood.
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Notices HEAT & EAT. With SNAP, you don’t have to choose. Call your Nutrition Outreach & Education Program (NOEP) Coordinator to find out if you or someone you know may be eligible for SNAP. It’s free and confidential. In Monroe County, call LAWNY, Inc ® NOEP at (585) 295-5624 or (585) 295-5626. Prepared by a project of Hunger Solutions New York, USDA/FNS and NYSOTDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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CALL 244-3329 X23 OR EMAIL CHRISTINE@ROCHESTER-CITYNEWS.COM GREECE: 322 BISCAYNE DR, $89,900. One floor living! 3 bedroom ranch, well maintained inside and out! Incredible park-like backyard a must see! For more info; http://www.rochestersells.com/ or 585-218-6802. Ryan Smith - Re/Max Realty Group
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An enclosed porch leads you into the home, which greets you with hardwood floors and warm, unpainted woodwork throughout. A subtle but stunning columned archway leads into a sizable living room with a generous bay window. The dining room sports even more elaborate woodwork and a large stained glass window with a cherry tree motif. The kitchen, remodeled by the current owner, is very functional with a handsome antique gas range that fits with the room’s retro vibe. The stairway to the second floor is accented by another floral stained glass window and a handsome banister and newel post. The full bath features a large clawfoot tub and unique, quirky wallpaper. A door from the bathroom leads to an enclosed sleeping porch. Three bedrooms, each with original woodwork, complete the second floor.
The attic is large, open, and ripe for finishing if extra space is needed. There is a separate toilet and sink in the basement. Although not a traditional arrangement, it could easily be made into a more functional bathroom. The original coal chute is present and the intimidating octopus style furnace can be used to impress your guests or intimidate children. The 1,344 square foot house is situated on a rare double lot, allowing for a one car garage, a U-shaped driveway and a large fully fenced backyard. It is rare to find such a beautiful property in such a great location. The home is well maintained and well loved with a new roof and exterior paint on the original cedar shingle siding. The current owner has resided in the house for 35 years and is only the third owner in the house’s 100-year history! The view from the house to the square screams of dogs barking and games of wiffle ball to me but you will have to make your own story after you sign the contract. 37 Fountain Street is listed at $114,900 with Rome Celli of RE/MAX Realty Group. Contact Rome at 585-756-7425 to make this home yours. by Nick Delahanty Nick is a member of The Landmark Society’s Young Urban Preservationists (YUP) steering committee.
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• Complete the Application for Emergency Medical Services Certification (DOH-65), including affirmation regarding criminal convictions • Be NYS Certified as an EMT- B or EMT-P provider level • Lift, carry and balance up to 125 lbs (250 lbs unassisted) • Interpret oral, written and diagnostic form information • Read English language, manuals and road maps • Pass Physical and Pre-Employment Drug Screen • Must have open availability Driver Requirements: • CDL License Class C or Greater with Passenger Endorsement • Lift and maneuver 180lbs without assistance • Interpret oral, written and diagnostic form information • Pass DOT Physicals and Drug Testing • Pass Criminal Background Check and Driving Record Check • Maintain NYS DMV 19A Certification • Must have open availability • Must be at least 21 years of age Apply in person: 1669 Lyell Ave | Rochester, New York 14606 Fax: 585-262-4616 | Download Application from: www.monroeambulance.com
EMPLOYMENT / CAREER TRAINING facilities, systems and procedures. 5-10% travel required to unanticipated plant and vendor locations in the U.S. and abroad. Bachelor’s degree plus experience in the pharmaceutical industry including validating software systems for automation. Send resume to Christopher Parsnip, HR Director, Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, 1400 N Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14609, attn: job #1122-B. WORK FROM HOME Earn $500 a week. 1-315-889-6003
Volunteers BECOME A DOCENT at the Rochester Museum & Science Center Must be an enthusiastic communicator, Like working with children. Learn more at http://www.rmsc.org/Support/ Volunteer Or call 585-697-1948 BRIGHTEN A LIFE. Lifespan’s The Senior Connection program needs people 55+ to volunteer to make 2 friendly phone calls / 2 visits each month to an older adult Call Katie 585-244-8400 x 152 CARING FOR CAREGIVERS Lifespan is looking for volunteers to offer respite to caregivers whose loved ones have been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s Disease. For details call Eve at 244-8400 FOSTER PARENTS WANTED! Monroe County is looking for adults age 21 and over to consider opening their homes to foster children. Call 334-9096 or visit www.MonroeFosterCare. org. Monroe County
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF ROCHESTER needs adult tutors to help adults who are waiting to improve their reading, writing, English speaking, or math skills. Call 473-3030, or check our website at www. literacyrochester.org
ROCHESTER MUSEUM & SCIENCE CENTER Are you interested in sharing your interests in science,invention,and technology ? Call Terrie McKelvey (Volunteer Coordinator) 585.697.1948
MEALS ON WHEELS needs volunteers to deliver meals! • Delivering takes about an hour • Routes go out between 10:30 am and 12 pm Contact us at 787-8326 or at www.vnsnet. com.
SCHOOL #12 1 Edgerton Park (temporary location), is looking for reading & math volunteers, English & Spanish. Training provided. Pattie Sunwoo at patricia.sunwoo@gmail.com or (585) 461-9421.
NEW FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP. Volunteers needed for p.t. or f.t.. Need experience with computers, possess general office skills, medical background a plus. Send letter of interest & references brendal@rochesterymca.org
THE ROCHESTER MAKERSPACE Is looking for volunteers who can help us become better organized, both physically and administratively. Call Rob @585-210-0075 check us out @ www. rochestermakerspace.org/
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Rochester Worships 2014
The Spiritualist Church of Divine Inspiration Holiday ServiceSchedule: Christmas Service Sunday, December 21, 2014 - 10:30 AM (Bring A Dish to Pass)
COME TO OUR HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS!
New Years Eve Service Burning and Releasing Ceremony Wednesday, December 31, 2014 7:00 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE December 24th Children’s Service & Holy Communion, 3:30 p.m. Family Service & Holy Communion, 5:30 p.m. (Child care available) Christmas Carols & Anthems, 10:30 p.m. Festive Holy Communion, 11 p.m. CHRISTMAS DAY December 25th • Carols & Holy Communion, 10 a.m. FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS December 28th • Lessons & Carols & Holy Communion, 10 a.m.
Tile Ceremony
(Affirming Our Intentions for the New Year)
Sunday, January 4, 2015 - 10:30 AM
27 Appleton Street Rochester, NY 14611 585-328-8908 www.churchofdivineinspiration.com
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25 Westminster Road, Rochester NY 14607 across from Eastman House
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Rochester Worships 2014 Mary Magdalene Church 1008 Main Street, East Rochester, NY 14445
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Sunday, Dec. 21st • 10:00am Family Mass and Na vity Play Wednesday, Dec. 24th • 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass Mary Magdalene Church is an inclusive church in the Catholic Tradi on. All are Welcome to Our Communion Table and to full par cipa on in sacramental life.
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Reason to HOPE: Christmas! At Christmas time As we welcome The One who inspires us We wish Peace on Earth for All. May the prayers of the People Spoken in the words of many faiths Rise up to The Creator And bless us every one.
Our Lady of Lourdes † St. Anne invites you to Christmas Mass:
Fri, Dec 12: 7:30pm • Classical Christmas Concert at St. Anne Sun, Dec 21: 2:30 • International CarolSing--all welcome to join in singing!
CHRISTMAS EVE 4pm Family Mass at St. Anne (3:30 Concert) 5pm Family Mass at Lourdes (4:30pm Concert) 10pm Vigil Mass at Lourdes (9:30pm Concert)
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CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE - 7 PM
12am Midnight Mass at St. Anne (11:30pm Concert)
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9:00am Mass at St. Anne 10:30am Mass at Lourdes
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CHRISTMAS DAY
Our Lady of Lourdes 150 Carinna Dr. 14618 473-9656
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Legal Ads [ LEGAL NOTICE ] A Chattering Byrd, LLC, filed Articles of Organization with the SSNY on 8/6/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 24571, Rochester, NY 14624. General Purposes [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC), Andre Blanchard LLC, authority filed with Secretary of State (SSNY) on October 16, 2014, office location: Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 109 Scotch Pine Dr. Rochester, NY 14616. Purpose: any and all business activities under the laws of the State of New York. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of formation of a Professional Service Limited Liability Company. Name: BORRELLI & YOTS PLLC (“PLLC”). Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on October 14, 2014. NY office location is Monroe County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to PLLC at 1 Pleasant Street, Suite #441, Rochester, NY 14604. Purpose/character of PLLC: law. [ NOTICE ] 1481 DEWEY NY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/13/2014. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 6890 South 2300 East, #711417, Salt Lake City, UT 84121. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] A4 ENTERPRISES LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/21/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Timothy Smith, 343 Moxon Dr., Rochester, NY 14612. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] AEA PROPERTIES, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on
10/15/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Dominic J. Agostini, 409 S. Union St., Spencerport, NY 14559. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] America Real Estate Network LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 8/1/14. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to Bultynck Resident Agents LLC 15985 Canal Rd. Clinton Township, MI 48038. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Cerankosky, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 6/11/14. 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 160 Glen Ellyn Way, Rochester, NY 14618. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] CHANEY PROPERTIES SC LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/18/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 855 Publishers Pkwy., Webster, NY 14580. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Collaborative Health Research, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) 10/9/13. 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 95 Crosman Ter., Rochester, NY 14620. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] D&J Artistic Promotions, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on Oct 24, 2014. 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 384 English Rd, Rochester, NY, 14616. The purpose of the Company is Artists and Concerts Promotions.
Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/12/14. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 60 Peaceful Trail, Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] FTO DISTRIBUTORS, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on December 5, 2014. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 3349 Monroe Ave, Suite 290, Rochester NY 14618. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ]
[ NOTICE ] LEGAL NOTICE OF FORMATION of Elerbe Enterprises LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the NYS Secretary of State (SSNY) on 04/03/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC 109 Dengler St Rochester NY 14608 Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
Grazing Hippo LLC filed Arts. of Org. with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/31/14. Off. Loc: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: U.S. Corp. Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave., Ste; 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful activities.
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Home Comfort Property LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 11/20/14. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to princ. address/RA Michael Murphy 4340 Union St North Chili, NY 14514. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Name of LLC: Calliope Digital LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 11/19/14. Office loc.: Monroe Co. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Business Filings Inc., 187 Wolf Rd., Ste. 101, Albany, NY 12205, regd. agt. upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act.
[ NOTICE ] JB’S RIB & STEAKHOUSE, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/04/14. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1 Wheatfield Circle, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] L J CRAIG HOLDINGS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/17/14. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2255 Lyell Ave., Rochester, NY 14606, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 10/1/13. 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 625 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, NY 14609. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.
MGIF Properties, LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/10/14. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to princ. address/ RA Rose M. Maye 755 W. Main St. Rochester, NY 14611. Purpose: any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE ] Name of LLC: Countryside Energy Services, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 8/28/14. Office location: Monroe County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 762 Brooks Ave., Rochester, NY 14619. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Name of LLC: Equinox Innovations LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 11/18/14. Office loc.: Monroe Co. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Business Filings Inc., 187 Wolf Rd., Ste. 101, Albany, NY 12205, regd. agt. upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act.
[ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of Nine Mile Holdings, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/12/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 14 Kitty Hawk Drive, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: 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 and Liquor at retail in a restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at 1325 Elmwood Ave. – T/O Brighton– Rochester NY 14620 for on premises consumption Joey B’s – Joey B’s of Rochester, LTD. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Between the Notes Production, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/26/2014. Office location: 1115 E Main St., Studio 211, Rochester, NY Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1115 E Main St., Studio 211, Rochester, NY. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 1350 Empire Boulevard, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/13/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1350 Empire Blvd., Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 19326 Pregent Realty LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/31/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 447 Adirondack St., Rochester NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 3895 Lyell Road LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/21/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against
it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 28 E. Main St., Ste. 600, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 4 Eastland Avenue, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Paul Adams, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of ASR PATZWALD, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/23/14. 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, 2521 W. Ridge Rd Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of B&M Holdings Group of Rochester, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/7/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 561 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: any lawful activities. [NOTICE ] Notice of formation of BELMONT CONSULTING, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) 10/29/14. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2024 W. Henrietta Rd., Ste.3D, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Cedars of Chili LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/14. 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 upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Conservation Strategies Consulting LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/17/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 960 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of CSN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/2/2008. 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, 573 Smith Rd., Pittsford NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Eastland Enterprises, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/17/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Paul Adams, 3445 Winton Place, St. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Enso Consulting LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/1/2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 366 Alexander St., Apt 4, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Ferrano Holdings North, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/9/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 22 Turner Dr., Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Geneva Plaza Associates, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/21/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 PittsfordVictor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Grants4Good LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/12/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Margit Brazda Poirier, Manager, PO Box 114, Mendon, NY 14506. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Grove Underhill, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/10/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 18306, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Henrietta Jefferson Plaza LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/7/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, St. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Hexx Nation Gear, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 09, 2014. Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process again be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of HostBrew, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/18/2014. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 620 Park Ave., Ste 396 Rochester NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Iberdrola USA Networks
Legal Ads New York TransCo, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/3/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 89 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14649. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Indian Trails Apartments LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/23/14. 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 upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Inlet Marina, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/4/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 28 E. Main St., Ste. 600, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of INSPECTION TECHS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/07/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 4793 Lyell Rd., Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Iron Art LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State on November 6, 2012. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to 71 Creek Hill Lane, Rochester, New York 14625. The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Ivy Bridge Extension, LLC.
Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/04/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 21 Crossbow Drive, Penfield NY 14526. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Kelly Kester Photography, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/19/2013. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 51 Cambria Rd, Rochester, NY 14617. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Modern Lighting Solutions, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 09/17/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 945 W. Linden Avenue, East Rochester, NY 14445. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Modish Pet Boutique, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/15/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 251 Auburn Ave., Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Monroe Office Suites, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/20/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2740 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Person Centered Services IPA, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/31/2014. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 425 Paul Rd., Rochester, NY 14624. Purpose: To operate as a NY independent practice association. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of PMOB Ventures LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Preston Orthodontics, PLLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/1/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Ingrid Palermo, Esq., Bond Schoeneck & King, 350 Linden Oaks, Ste. 310, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: to practice the profession of Dentistry and Orthodontics. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Progressive Technology Solutions, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/16/2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 168 Rodessa Rd., Suite 2, Rochester, NY 14616. Purpose: any lawful activities.
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Notice of Formation of Morgan Genesee Street, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/3/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 PittsfordVictor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities.
Notice of formation of RIDGEWOOD HOLDINGS NY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/2014. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Law Office of Anthony A. DiNitto, L.L.C., 2250 West Ridge
Rd., Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Route 64, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/9/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 75 Thruway Park Dr., W. Henrietta, NY 14586. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sky I Scrape, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/25/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 5 Stemrose Lane, Rochester, NY 14624. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of URWELL LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/28/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 18 Esternay Ln., Pittsford, NY 145341057. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert Tyle at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of VP76100, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/10/2014. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Kristin Parshall, 2000 Winton Road S., Bldg 1, Ste. 201, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Wave tour LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/15/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1010 Genesee PK BLVD, Rochester, NY 14619 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of WHOLESALE FENCE AND RAILING LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on
11/19/13. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 1739 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14615. 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 Wilder Properties of Rochester, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/24/2014 Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC c/o Lorenzo Napolitano, 1 East Main Street, Suite 711, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation: A NOOK IN THE WEDGE, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY)10/15/14. Location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 56 ½ Hickory St., Roch, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of BELAIR INSTRUMENT COMPANY, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/07/14. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in New Jersey (NJ) on 04/22/14. Princ. office of LLC: 610 Salt Rd., Webster, NY 14580. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. NJ addr. of LLC: 36 Commerce St., P.O. Box 619, Springfield, NJ 07081-0619. Arts. of Org. filed with NJ State Treasurer, P.O. Box 308, Trenton, NJ 07646. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of JPM 2006-CIBC16 - 2160 ERIE ST LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/1/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 5221 N. O’Connor Blvd., Ste. 600, Irving, TX 75039. LLC formed in DE on 11/26/14. 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 ] Notice of Qualification of ORTHOMETRICS, LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/19/14. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 09/20/13. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of PJ Ops New York, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 6/9/14. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in KY on 5/20/14. 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. KY and principal business address: 1999 Richmond Rd., Ste. 300, Lexington, KY 40502. Cert. of Org. filed with KY Sec. of State, 700 Capital Ave., Ste. 152, Frankfort, KY 40601. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] OPEN ENERGY GROUP PROJECT MAPLE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/24/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 510 Clinton Sq., Rochester, NY 14604. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Our Foremothers, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 5/23/13. 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 143 Benton St., Rochester, NY
14620. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] QUADRISTI LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on November 12, 2014. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 275 Mt. Read Blvd., Rochester, NY 14611. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] R.A. Home Properties LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 8/21/14. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 38 Winans St. Rochester, NY 14612. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] ST4LO LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/31/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Bill Rosenthal, 3535 Winton Pl., Rochester, NY 14623. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] SUMMIT 117, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/3/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 603 Morning Glory Dr., Webster, NY 14580. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] SUMMONS, NOTICE AND BRIEF STATEMENT OF NATURE OF ACTION CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE INDEX NO. 2014001121 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, -against- STACY M. BEEBE; GE MONEY BANK; MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; “JOHN DOE #1- #50” and “MARY ROE #1- #50”, the last two names being fictitious, said parties intended being tenants or occupants, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT STACY M. BEEBE: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorneys an answer to the complaint
in this action within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if the Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Trial is desired in the County of Monroe. The basis of venue designated above is that the real property, which is the subject matter of this action, is located in the County of Monroe, New York. 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. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Summon and Complaint You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. Source of Information and Assistance The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are
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Legal Ads > page 41 government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work 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 Department of Financial Services at to 1-800-342-3736 visit the Department`s website at www.dfs. ny.gov. Foreclosure rescue scams Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Honorable J. Scott Odorisi, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on the 30th day of October, 2014, in Rochester, New York and to be duly entered in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office, in Rochester, New York. The Nature of this action pertains to a note
and mortgage held by Plaintiff on real property owned by the defendant, Stacy M. Beebe. The said defendant has defaulted on the note and mortgage and the plaintiff commenced a foreclosure action. Plaintiff is seeking a judgment foreclosing its mortgage against the real property and premises which situates in the City of Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York and is commonly known as 26 Alonzo Street, Rochester, NY 14612 and all other relief as to the Court may seem just and equitable. DATED: November 11, 2014 SCHILLER & KNAPP, LLP BY: WILLIAM B. SCHILLER, ESQ. Attorneys for Plaintiff 950 New Loudon Road Latham, New York 12110 Telephone: (518) 7869069 13-3066 [ NOTICE ] We Are All Sorcerers, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 10/17/14. 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 156 Sedgley Pk., W. Henrietta, NY 14586. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE } Notice of Formation of Brown Sugar Pastries LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 08/04/2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 35
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[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF BSM BOWLING, LLC ] BSM Bowling, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the NY secretary of State on October 3, 2014. (1) Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. (2) The secretary of State has been designated as its agent upon whom process against it may be served and its post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her is c/o Mr. Bradley Miller, 126 West Main Street, Honeoye, New York 14472 (3) The character or purpose of its business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Act.
Notice of Formation of Ebenezer Square, L.P. Certificate filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/1/2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1931 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Name/address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Term: until 12/31/2074. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Blessed Express, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 10/24/14. 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 600 Jay Street, Rochester, NY 14611. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of Litchfield Audits, LLC , Articles of Organization filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on November 14, 2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC, 158
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[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the LLC is Operation Brain Freeze (Cicero) LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on November 24, 2014. The LLC office is located in Monroe County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served, and the address a copy shall be mailed is 374 Bonnie Brae Ave, Rochester, NY 14618. The LLC is managed by a manager. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful business. [ Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) ] Name: Windsor Trace, LLC. Articles of Organization filed by the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on: 9/29/2014. Office location: Monroe County Purpose: for any and all lawful activities. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 5 Smallwood Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] JR FOUNDATION PROPERTIES, LLC (“LLC”), has filed Articles of Organization with the NY Secretary of State (“NYSS”) on November 6, 2014 pursuant to Section 203 of the NY Limited Liability Law. The office of the LLC shall be located in Monroe County, NY. The NYSS is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against
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it may be served, and the address to which the NYSS shall mail a copy of any process served on him against the LLC is 146 Garnsey Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law.
8/1/2014. Office: Monroe County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. P.O. address which SSNY shall mail any process against the LLC served upon SSNY: 169 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity.
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The name of the LLC is Operation Brain Freeze (DeWitt) LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on October 17, 2014. The LLC office is located in Monroe County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served, and the address a copy shall be mailed is 374 Bonnie Brae Ave, Rochester, NY 14618. The LLC is managed by a manager. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Compass NEWS Capital Partners IV, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on December 1, 2014 with an effective date of formation of December 1, 2014. Its principal place of business is located at 86 Mahogany Run, 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 Scott J. Catlin, 86 Mahogany Run, 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. [ Notice of Formation of POPS Property Management, LLC ] POPS Property Management, LLC was filed with SSNY on 9/2/2014. Office: Monroe County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. P.O. address which SSNY shall mail any process against the LLC served upon SSNY: 239 Bryan Street, Rochester, NY 14613. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation of Roc City Realty, Rentals & Real Estate, LLC ] Roc City Realty, Rentals & Real Estate, LLC was filed with SSNY on
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF MONROE DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2005-NC1 Plaintiff(s), Against SEAN P. KELLY A/K/A SEAN KELLY, TIM KELLY et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office on 10/6/2014, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Front Vestibule of the Monroe County Office Bldg., rear vestibule, 39 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14617 on 12/17/2014 at 9:30 am, premises known as 91 Armstrong Avenue, Rochester, NY, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being Town of Irondequoit, County of Monroe, State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Monroe County Treasurer as Section 076.17, Block 4 and Lot 11. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien $180,500.86 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 14898/2007. STEVEN LEVITSKY, Esq., Referee. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504 Dated:10/22/2014 GR [ SUMMONS ] Index No. 201410690 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; “John Doe” and/or “Mary Roe”, Defendants. Location of property to be foreclosed: 21 Centre Terrace, Town of Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within (30 days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60 days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Monroe County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. NOTICE: YOU MAY BE 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 property. 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. DATED: September 18, 2014 MATTHEW RYEN, ESQ. Lacy Katzen, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff Office and Post Office Address The Granite Building 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585 324-5767) [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ] Index No. 2013251 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF MONROE NATIONSTAR
MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff, -vs- THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF WILMA J. SHARP, deceased, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives heirs, devisees, distributees and successor of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; WILLIAM SHARP A/K/A WILLIAM D. SHARP A/K/A BILL D. SHARP AND DAVID SHARP, AS POSSIBLE HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF WILMA J. SHARP; HOUSEHOLD FINANCE REALTY CORPORATION OF NEW YORK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SNORAC INC. DBA ENTERPRISE RENTA-CAR; CACV OF COLORADO, LLC; ROCHESTER GENERAL LONG TERM CARE, INC., A/K/A HILL HAVEN NURSING HOME; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE CIVIL ENFORCEMENTCO-ATC; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE TCDCHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SECTION; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE CCEDCHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SECTION; Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 322 WEST AVENUE, East Rochester, NY 14445. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a
Legal Ads bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable. 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 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. That this action is being amended to include the Heirs of Wilma J. Sharp, deceased, and William Sharp a/k/a William D. Sharp a/k/a Bill D. Sharp and David Sharp, as possible heirs to William J. Sharp, deceased. That this action is being amended to include New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, United States of America, Snorac Inc., DBA Enterprise Rent-ACar, Cacv of Colorado, LLC and Rochester General Long Term Care, Inc., a/k/a Hill Haven Nursing Home, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Civil Enforcement-COATC, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance TCD-Child Support Enforcement Section and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance CCED-Child Support Enforcement Section as necessary parties to the action. MONROE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: November 14, 2014 Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 SECTION: 138.84 BLOCK: 3 LOT: 8 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of MONROE, State of New York as more particularly described in
the Complaint herein. TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Francis A. Affronti, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated December 2, 2014 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage. The premises is described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Village of East Rochester, Town of East Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York, being known and designated as Lot No. 26 in Block No. 84 as shown on a map of the lands of the Parcel Subdivision of the First Addition to Despatch on file in Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 13 of Maps at page 17. Premises known as 322 West Avenue, East Rochester, N.Y. 14445. [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ] STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF MONROE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, -against- UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE MARY WOOD A/K/A MARY A. WOOD, if living and if dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendants who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint, ET AL, Defendants. INDEX NO.: 2013-12215 Date Filed: 11/12/2014 MORTGAGED PREMISES: 370 Raines Park, Rochester, NY 14613 SBL #: 090.59 – 1 – 3 Plaintiff designates MONROE County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate. TO THE ABOVE NAMED 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 attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). 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 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. THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $ 88,500.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of MONROE on November 8, 2010, at BOOK Number 23309, PG. 538, covering premises known as 370 Raines Park, Rochester, NY 14613 – SEC 090.59; BLOCK 1; LOT 3. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendant and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendant(s) UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF MARY WOOD A/K/A MARY A. WOOD, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Richard A. Dollinger of the Supreme Court of
the State of New York, dated October 28, 2014. Dated: New Rochelle, NY October 7, 2014 MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY P.C. Leroy J. Pelicci, Jr., Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot St., Ste. 210 New Rochelle, NY 10801 p. 914-636-8900 f. 914-636-8901 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work 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 of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services.
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