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Get in the spirit The holidays have a quiet way of sneaking up on us. One moment it’s October, and seemingly the next it’s Christmas Eve, and you’re wondering how you’ll manage to get your cat to sit quiet for the car ride to your parent’s house. (It’s not going to be easy.) As much as it isn’t entirely in the true spirit of the season (whatever that is for each of you), the one thing I’m really looking forward to this year is my annual Black Friday shopping trip. It’s one of the few days of the year that all my friends are back home from college, and it has turned into an adventure of buying pretty new things (Wii U and a TV, I’m looking at you) and getting caught in the cold and the rain and the snow for hours together. This year we are bringing chairs, though. We’re all getting a little old for those lines. If you’re looking for some actual depth to your holidays, this year’s Holiday Guide should have a feature or two for you. If the first thing that comes to mind about the holidays is music, Adam Lubitow has a round-up of lesserknown (and possibly disturbing) holiday albums (see page 8). If food is your reason for the season, we have a hungerinducing look at how different cultures ring in the holidays through traditional ethnic dishes (page 10). If you’re like me, and are all about the glitz and the glamor, on page 4 you’ll find a look at some stunning local light displays. And be sure to get out there and enjoy some merriment by consulting our calendar for more holiday events than you could shake a candy cane at (page 14). Merry Christmahanakwanzika everyone. Rock it, holiday style. City
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INSIDE LIGHTS......................................... 4 some of the area’s biggest displays
MUSIC.......................................... 8 off-beat cds for the holidays
FOOD.. ........................................ 10 local immigrants dish on traditions
CALENDAR.................................. 14 holiday events guide
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The Greater Rochester area was once home to a number of professionally created light displays, such as the ones put on at Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua and Northampton Park in Brockport. (And just prior to press time we learned that Irondequoit Parks and Recreation is starting its own municipal display at Camp Eastman this year; check the events calendar in this issue for details.) But not everyone is eager to invest hundreds of dollars into teeny lights, or to spend weekends and free evenings setting up displays, or to program costly computer systems to synchronize music. Not to mention dealing with agitated neighbors who have no way of escaping a lawn lit up like Times Square. But there is good news for those who enjoy observing the twinkle and shine of decorations during brisk winter nights: holiday light displays still exist, and some people take them very seriously. Many neighborhoods, towns, and individuals work hard to put together their own light displays every year. As an added bonus, all of these modern displays are free to the public — although a few request that visitors bring a donation such as non-perishable foods or a toy. It’s not a bad compromise, since many now-extinct public light displays charged admission.
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Circle of Lights (Colony Lane, off Calkins Road), located in Henrietta. This cul-desac consists of seven families that, under the direction of Rob Flynn, put on huge displays and weekly events throughout the holiday season. The families light up the neighborhood trees and each family decorates its own home. On weekends visitors can come meet Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Santa’s elves, The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and even Elmo (a new addition this year). Flynn takes family photos for visitors and posts them on the Colony Lane Circle of Lights website (colonylanelights.webs.com), where families can download and share their own photos for free. “Last year was our biggest year ever,” Flynn says regarding attendance. “We actually beat the last three years put together, which has driven me to invest about $2000 in electronics to give a wild and crazy computerized show.” The lights will be up and running from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night starting after Thanksgiving. The city of Canandaigua also puts on
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display set to music, which you can tune in by setting your radio to 91.1 FM. Between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. each night from midNovember until January 1, you can park in front of the house and watch the show. According to owner Tom Tirone’s website (t2lights.com), he has more than 16,000 lights in his display and starts checking for non-functioning lights and begins the heavy-duty installations in September and October to get ready for the season. Wright’s Bright Lights, a single-home show in Irondequoit put on by the Wright family and located at 195 Auramar Drive, is another spot to check out; it includes more than 25,000 lights programmed to flash to music. The show is set to go live on November 22 and runs 5-10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Set your car’s radio to 106.5 FM to hear the music that goes with it, and visit wrightsbrightlights.com for more information. If you want to take a short driving trip around Rochester to see some other areas that typically have whole neighborhoods lit up, you can also check out Fourth Avenue in Fairport (tune to 91.1 FM for one home that has a smaller musicsynched display), Stonebridge Lane in Pittsford, Forest Hills in East Rochester (across from Wegmans), and Rathaway Road/Dawson Street/Winter Hazel Court in Gates (off Lyell Road). Those are just some of the many light displays that you can find around these parts. Do you have a favorite? Or put on a stunning light display yourself? Let us know about it by leaving a comment on this article online at rochestercitynewspaper.com.
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There’s no surer sign that the holiday season is upon us than the inescapable barrage of popular Christmas music saturating the airwaves. The worst part isn’t that most of the songs sound the same (artists often seem afraid to mess with what’s already proven successful), but that the end product inevitably feels...safe. And boring. Once you’ve heard one warbling rendition of “Winter Wonderland,” you’ve heard them all. There is comfort to be found in tradition. But there’s something a little invigorating about hearing someone try something completely different, even if “different” is just a nice way of saying “batshit insane.” Weird is often underrated, and terrible is infinitely better than mundane. With that in mind, here is a brief list of suggested Yuletide listening for those who like their holidays on the unconventional side. There’s something here for everyone, from geek to drag queen, and any one of these albums are just the thing to give your seasonal playlists a little kick in the pants this year.
“A John Waters Christmas,” Various Artists
The Sultan of Sleaze serves as curator for this collection of yuletide kitsch, filled with obscure novelty songs like “Little Mary Christmas” by Roger Christian. It’s a maudlin little ditty about an orphan girl who won’t let being passed over for adoption year after year dampen her spirits. There’s also “Santa Claus is a Black Man,” performed by AKIM and the Teddy Vann Production Company, which is, well, pretty self-explanatory. There’s no City
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better way to prepare yourself for when The King of Bad Taste himself brings his oneman show of the same name to Rochester on December 16. (For more information or to purchase tickets check imageout.org.)
“It’s a Death Metal X-Mas,” Hail Santa
To be perfectly honest, when I first stumbled across this album, I wasn’t entirely sure whether it was a parody by someone looking to combine the two most diametrically opposed genres out there — holiday music and death metal — or something meant to be taken in earnest. But either way, the result is holiday bliss. Screaming along to tracks like “Death Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen” tells me there’s no better way of getting out a bit of that holiday aggression than this.
“8-Bit Jesus,” Doctor Octoroc
For the gamer in all of us, Doctor Octoroc’s chip-tune music is a pixilated treasure trove of holiday classics reinterpreted as outtakes from the soundtrack to your favorite classic video games. It’s perfect for scoring your quest to grandma’s house, swashbuckling demon in-laws, and picking up a healing potion of eggnog along the way. Best of all, none of the tracks run longer than two minutes in length, so the album never wears out its welcome.
“Christmas in the Heart,” Bob Dylan
There are some artists that, no matter how talented or respected, just aren’t the right fit for Christmas. Listening to Dylan croak his way though classics like “Silver Bells” and “Here Comes Santa Claus,” it’s clear that the whole endeavor is woefully misguided. Still, the singer’s distinctive rasp contrasted against nostalgic arrangements and an über-cheerful chorus of backup singers makes for an entertaining listen. The highlight is without a doubt “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” which in Dylan’s hands seems more like a threat than anything else.
“Yo, It’s Christmas,” Yo Yo Yo Kids
The hilariously unimaginative title sets the right tone for this album of dreadful, kid-friendly hip-hop Christmas tunes, complete with lyrics about donning our fly apparel and riding in a blinged-out Christmas sleigh. So sublimely terrible that it wraps back around to amazing.
“Dysfunctional Family Christmas,” Various Artists
Holiday music has a tendency to paint the process of going home for the holidays with a rosy glow. Maybe there are people out there who just can’t wait to go through the chaos of holiday travel so they can spend time with their crazy families, but I sure don’t know any of them. For those of us who welcome a little realism in our carols, this collection of toe-tappingly sardonic country ditties is the perfect antidote to the usual Christmas standards. With titles like “Dysfunctional Family Holidays” and “Another White Trash Christmas,” it’s bound to appeal to the bitter cynic in us all.
“Oy to the World,” The Klezmonauts
Who knew that all those dusty old carols needed was a good kick in the tuchus, courtesy of some jaunty clarinet playing? Without a doubt the most replay-worthy album on this list, it’s the perfect denominationbridging soundtrack for your annual Chrismukkah celebration.
“Ho Ho Ho,” RuPaul
Tap into your inner glamazon with this gleefully risqué album, which could almost pass for a product by any number of popular 90’s-era R&B artists were it not for a healthy dose of RuPaul’s tongue-in-cheek humor on tracks like “All I Want For Christmas,” which substitutes the original’s sappy declarations of love with a lengthy wish list of plastic surgery procedures, and “I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus.” Shante, you stay.
“Kazoo Christmas,” The Kickin’ Kazoos
Has there ever been an instrument with less potential to be taken seriously than the kazoo? It’s a well-known fact that adding kazoo to your music instantly ups the silliness quotient by at least 80 percent, and therein lies the charm of this album. I dare you to listen to the melodic buzzing of “O Christmas Tree” and not giggle like a 5-year-old.
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One of Olena Dilai’s favorite memories of growing up in Ukraine was caroling during the Christmas season. Dilai, an assistant professor of mathematics at Monroe Community College, and her family now sing the same carols at their home in Webster after Christmas Eve supper. She says the tradition reminds her family of their heritage. “Christmas Eve is by far my favorite holiday,” Dilai says. “It takes me four days to prepare all the food.” The Rochester area is home to many immigrant families that preserve elements of their home-country culture through traditional foods, bringing them closer to their native celebrations, even if they can’t be there physically. A traditional Ukrainian table for Sviata Vecherya (Christmas Eve supper) consists of 12 dishes, none of which include meat. “There are other dishes people will make, but they will vary from family to family,” Dilai says. “The important thing is to have 12 different dishes, and for every person to taste every dish.” The supper begins and ends with kutya, a porridge made from boiled wheat, poppy seeds, walnuts, and honey. Kolach — bread that is braided and shaped into wreath — is a centerpiece of the table. As the kolach is broken into pieces by hand, everyone eats a piece with honey and garlic. It’s believed that this combination gives one good health and strength for the upcoming year.
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summer, temperatures are in the upper 80s,” says Juan Contreras, president of Juan & Maria’s at the Rochester Public Market. So in the southern hemisphere, Viejito Pascuero, better known to Americans as Santa Claus, “is sweating a lot,” says Contreras. Contreras emigrated from Chile several decades ago and remembers that holiday gift giving in his native country is focused on children; adults do not usually exchange presents. But like in many places, Christmas is a time for family gatherings and food. “I remember as a child, right after dinner, playing outside with my new toys and my friends until very late, and there were fireworks [almost] all night,” Contreras says. A large dinner is served in the late evening with roasted turkey as a traditional main course, although many people also continues on page 12
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grill steaks outdoors. Mashed potatoes, rice, and ensalada chilena (salad that contains fresh tomatoes and finely cut onions) are typical sides that one might see on a Santiago table at Christmas. Pan de Pascua follows for dessert. Ingredients including dried fruits and nuts are baked into tasty semi-sweet Christmas bread. A frosty glass of cola de mono is a holiday cocktail (for adults only, of course) consisting of boiled milk, spices, coffee, and aguardiente, an alcoholic beverage. Contreras says that, despite the tropical weather, children brave the heat and drink hot chocolate. And since there isn’t any snow, Chilean Christmas trees simulate the white stuff with pieces of cotton. Jamaica is another nation that finds warm-weather ways to celebrate the holidays. “I remember all my family members came to Jamaica one Christmas and my mom cooked breakfast, and we went to the beach,” says Alicia Green of Peppa Pot, a Jamaican restaurant located in the South Wedge. The holiday season in Jamaica is festive, with celebrations like Grand Market, a street fair in many town centers on Christmas Eve. “Christmas dinner feels great because all my family is together. We only get together twice a year,” Green says. A staple Christmas dessert is Christmas cake. Diced fruit peels, raisins, and dates are all soaked in red wine and rum for at least one month, giving the cake a very rich and heavy texture. “Then you absolutely have to wash that down with sorrel drink,” says Jamaica native and Irondequoit resident Lavern Sleugh-Sharpe. The popular drink is made from boiling the flowers of the sorrel plant in hot water along with ginger, cinnamon, and other spices and is then sweetened with sugar. “It’s common for adults to spike the drink with rum, but children are always given the virgin version,” she says. In a tropical land where many houses lack chimneys, there comes a festive cost: “Most Jamaican kids don’t believe in Santa Claus,” Green says. But there are reggae versions of wellknown Christmas carols, and some humorous ones like “Santa Ketch Up (Inna Mango Tree).” “And of course, you literally have to be on your deathbed to get out of going to church on Christmas,” says Sleugh-Sharpe. Antonio Gimmillaro grew up in Gela,
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[Exhibit] Annual Holiday Poinsettia Show at Lamberton Conservatory. 180 Reservoir Ave. Runs November 30-January 6. Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. $2-$3 (children 5 and under free). 753-7270. Monroecounty.gov/parks. [Exhibit] Holiday Displays at the George Eastman House. More than 30 holiday wreaths donated by local florists and garden clubs. Continues through Thursday, November 29. “Sweet Creations Gingerbread House Display” continues through Wednesday, December 12. $5-$12. 900 East Ave. 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. [Special Event] Dickens Festival, featuring “A Journey through ‘A Christmas Carol,’” a holiday attraction created by Jack Haldoupis and the late Dianne Dengel featuring scenes from the Dickens classic on the upper level. Dickens characters on weekends. Continues through December 24. Shops on West Ridge, 3200 W. Ridge Road. theshopsonwestridge. net, 368-0670. [Special Event] Festival of Trees at the Granger Homestead, 295 N. Main St, Canandaigua. Continues through Saturday, December 8. $1-$5. 394-1472. grangerhomestead.org. [Special Event] Holiday Laser. Holiday songs coupled with dancing laser light against the starry background of the planetarium. Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave. Run Saturdays and Sundays November 17-December 23, daily December 24-January 1 (no shows on Christmas day). $4-$10. 271-4320. rmsc.org. [Theater] “A Christmas Carol” Mark Cuddy’s musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic 14 City HOLIDAY GUIDE 2012
returns. Runs Friday, November 23-Sunday, December 23. No shows Mondays and select Tuesdays. Geva Theatre, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Tickets start at $25. 232-4382. gevatheatre.org. [Theater] “Sister’s Christmas Catechism” Holiday mystery extravaganza from the creators of “Late Night Catechism.” Continues through December 9. Runs Tuesdays-Sundays (no show on Thanksgiving). Geva Theatre Nextstage, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Tickets start at $35. 2324382. gevatheatre.org.
Wednesday, November 21 [Comedy] Talent’s Thanksgiving Comedy Jam at Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.). Starring DL Hughley, Bill Bellamy, and Talent’s “Mr. It’s Just Comedy.” 8 p.m. $37.50$70. 222-5000. rbtl.org. [Music]Three Heads Brewing Presents Thanksgiving Bash w/ AudioInflux w/Extended Family at Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint (830 Jefferson Road). 8:30 p.m. Free. Stickylipsbbq.com. [Special Event] One Presents: Luxury—Night Before Thanksgiving Bash. Featuring Richie Salvaggio, DJ Kalifornia, and Designer Junkies. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 21 and over. Doors open at 10 p.m. 546-1010. oneclublife.com.
Thursday, November 22 [ Holiday ] Thanksgiving [ Recreation ] Webster Turkey Trot 4.4-mile race begins at 10 a.m., 2.5-mile race at 10:10 a.m. Webster Park, Holt Road, Webster. $20-$25. Yellowjacketracing.com.
Friday, November 23 [Dance] “The Nutcracker” by Rochester City Ballet,
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Bach Children’s Chorus. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. 2 & 7 p.m. $10-$75. 454-2100, rpo.org. Continues through Sunday, November 25. [Shopping] More Fire Glass Annual Holiday Sale at More Fire Glass Studio. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 80 Rockwood Place. 242-0450. morefireglass.com. Continues through Sunday, December 2. [Special Event] Sweating Off the Drumsticks: An 80’s Workout-Themed Dance Party Featuring KOPPS, Aminals, Kids & Explosions, and Gin & Bonnets at the Bug Jar. 8 p.m. $6 if you wear an 80’s workout outfit or $7 over 21, $9 under 21. 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com.
Saturday, November 24 [Dance] “The Nutcracker” by Rochester City Ballet, RPO, Bach Children’s Chorus. See November 23 listing. [Shopping] More Fire Annual Holiday Sale at More Fire Glass Studio. See November 23 listing. [Special Event] Holly Trolley Rides with the New York Museum of Transportation. 6393 E. River Road. $4-$5. 533-1113. nymtmuseum.org. Continues weekends through December 16. [Special Event] Preparing for the Holidays the 19th Century Way at the Genesee Country Village and Museum (1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford). Crafts, decorating, sausagestuffing, root-cellar preparing, meat-smoking, and chestnutroasting. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6.50-$8.50, plus $4-$15 for craft materials, and $12 for breakfast with Santa. gcv.org. [Special Event] Polar Express Train Ride with the Medina Railroad Museum. Visit with Santa, caroling, hot cocoa, treats. 530
West Ave., Medina. $23-$45. 798-6106. railroadmuseum.net. Continues weekends through December 23.
Sunday, November 25 [Dance] “The Nutcracker” by the Rochester City Ballet, RPO, Bach Children’s Chorus. See November 23 listing. [Special Event] Holly Trolley Rides with the New York Museum of Transportation. See November 24 listing. [Special Event] Santa Claus Express with the Finger Lakes Railway. Departs from 60 E. Main St., Victor. $15. friendsoftherailroad.org. [Special Event] Polar Express Train Ride with the Medina Railroad Museum. See listing for November 24.
Thursday, November 29 [Special Event] Park Ave Holiday Open House hosted by the Park Avenue Merchants Association. Deals at local merchants, ice sculptures, holiday festivities, and more. Park Avenue from Culver to Alexander. 5-9 p.m. park-avenue.org.
Friday, November 30 [Music] Low Brass Choir Holiday Card Recital at Nazareth College. Wilmot Recital Hall, 4245 East Ave. 8 p.m. 389-2700. naz.edu. [Music] UR Wind Symphony Holiday Concert. Strong Auditorium, University of Rochester River Campus. 8 p.m. Free. rochester.edu/college/ MUR/concerts. [Shopping] 31st Annual Alternative Fair hosted by Metro Justice. Food, music, and holiday-themed activities, plus unique gifts. First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Road. 5-9 p.m. $3. metrojustice.org. Continues Saturday, December 1. [Shopping] Holiday Shopping at the Lighthouse at the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse. 1-5 p.m. 70 Lighthouse St. 621-6179. geneseelighthouse. org. Continues through Sunday, December 2. [Special Event] Taste of the Holidays in downtown Batavia. Tree lighting, caroling, tastings from area restaurants, horse and carriage rides. 5-9 p.m. At the Big Holiday Tent at the corner of Jackson and Main, Batavia. downtownbataviany.com. [Special Event] Yuletide in the Country at the Genesee Country Museum. Historic decorations, music, merriment. Optional dinner buffet for additional charge. 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford. 5-8 p.m. $9.50$15.50. 538-6822. gcv.org. Continues weekends through December 16. [Theater] “A Visit from St. Nicholas, or The Night Before Christmas” by Black Sheep Theatre at Village Gate. 274 N. Goodman St. 7:30 p.m. $15. 861-4816. Blacksheeptheatre. org. Continues through December 9.
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[Music] “With Joyous Note” by Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus. Perinton Presbyterian Church, 6511 Pittsford Palmyra Road. 7:30 p.m. $10$12. gvoc.org. [Music] Annual Performathon at Eastview Mall. Hochstein students, orchestras, and ensembles perform. Eastview Mall (7979 Pittsford-Victor Road). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 4544596. hochstein.org. Continues Sunday, December 2. [Recreation] Jingle Bell Run/ Walk for Arthritis to benefit the Upstate New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. Registration at 8:30 a.m., race at 10 a.m. Monroe Community CollegeBrighton Campus (1000 E. Henrietta Road). arthritis.org. [Shopping] 31st Annual Alternative Fair hosted by Metro Justice. See Friday, November 30 listing. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. [Shopping] 34th Annual Holiday Bazaar at School 46 hosted by School 46 PTA. More than 100 crafters, raffles, and refreshments available for purchase. 250 Newcastle Rd. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 288-8008. rcsdk12.org/46. [Shopping] Holiday Shopping at the Lighthouse at the CharlotteGenesee Lighthouse. See November 30 listing. [Shopping] It’s a Wonderful Life in the South Wedge. Specials at stores and restaurants in the South Wedge neighborhood. Rochester Oratorio Society carolers, hot cider, carriages, kids activities, arts and crafts and Christmas trees for sale at Star Alley Park, food trucks, Buddahood candlelight parade at 5 p.m. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. southwedge.com. [Shopping] More Fire Glass Annual Holiday Sale at More Fire Glass Studio. See November 23 listing. [Special Event] Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle Christmas Gala at the Italian American Community Center (150 Frank DiMino Way). 6 p.m. champagne and hours d’oeuvres reception, 7 p.m. deluxe sit-down dinner, 9 p.m. live music by The Formula Band. $65; reservations required by November 20. 5948882, iaccrochester.org. [Special Event] Corn Hill Holiday House Tour. Guided tours of eight historic homes. Meeting place is Immaculate Conception Church (445 Frederick Douglass St.). Hervey Ely mansion at Livingston Park will host refreshments and carolers. Tours at 9 a.m. & noon, $22. Candlelight tour with entertainment and refreshments at 4 p.m., $28. 262-3142. cornhillholidaytourofhomes.com. [Special Event] Day of Celebration: Kwanzaa Karamu (Dinner) Celebration. St. John Fisher College, Campus Center Mainstage (3690 East Ave.). 4:30-6:30 p.m. RSVP required. 385-8378, diversity@sjfc.edu, sjfc.edu/student-life/diversity/ events/day-of-celebration.dot. [Special Event] Holly Trolley Rides with the New York Museum of Transportation. See listing for Saturday, November 24. [Special Event] Liberty Pole Lighting. At the Liberty Pole
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Sunday, December 2 [Special Event] Holly Trolley Rides with the New York Museum of Transportation. See November 24 listing. [Special Event] North Pole Express Trains with Arcade and Attica Railroad. See December 1 listing. [Special Event] Polar Express Train Ride with the Medina Railroad Museum. See November 24 listing. [Theater] “A Visit from St. Nicholas or The Night Before Christmas” by Black Sheep Theatre at Village Gate. See listing for November 30. 2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 4 [Special Event] Candlelight Night in the Village of Pittsford. 4-9 p.m. Annual holiday celebration featuring live music, carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, and the lighting of village Christmas trees. 2486200. townofpittsford.org.
Wednesday, December 5 [Dance] Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” at Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.). 7:30 p.m. $30$104.50. 222-5000. rbtl.org. [Music] Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Live Debut of The Lost Christmas Eve. Blue Cross Arena, 1 Memorial Square. 7:30 p.m. $38.75$58.75. ticketmaster.com. [Music] Live from Hochstein with Holiday Music for Horns. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. 12:10 p.m. Free. 454-4596. hochstein.org.
Thursday, December 6 [Special Event] Annual Holiday Homecoming Celebration at the George Eastman House. Festive displays, live music, refreshments, family activities, and a visit from Santa. 900 East Ave. 5-8 p.m. $3-$12. 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. [Music] Brockport Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert. Seymour College Union Ballroom, 350 New Campus Dr., Brockport. 7:30 p.m. Free. Brockport.edu/finearts. [Theater] Big Wigs “Holiday Hams” Impressions of divas like Cher, Tina Turner, and Celine Dion by Aggy Dune and Kasha Davis; includes buffet dinner. Golden Ponds, 500 Long Pond Road. 7 p.m. Reservations required, tickets $35. 723-1344. goldenpondspartyhouse.com. Continues through December 9.
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[Dance] Annual Winter Dance Gala Hochstein Performance Hall (50 N. Plymouth Ave.). 7:30 p.m. Free. 454-4596. hochstein.org. [Music] Holiday Celebration featuring the UR Gospel Choir and Brass Choir. Munnerlyn Atrium in the Goergen Building at University of Rochester (500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd.). 3 p.m. Free. rochester.edu/ College/MUR/concerts.
[Special Event] Holiday Spectacle of Lights Drive-through lights display by Town of Irondequoit Parks and Recreation to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital. Includes out-of-car activities 6-8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Camp Eastman, 1301 Lakeshore Blvd. $5/car. 5:30-9:30 p.m. 336-6085, Irondequoit.org. Continues weekends through December 30. [Special Event] Third Annual Madrigal Feaste. Medieval music, games, skits, and food. Renaissance costumes optional. Forum 3-130, Monroe Community College, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15. 292-2060 x2534. monroecctickets.com. [Special Event] Yuletide in the Country See listing for Friday, November 30. 5-8:30 p.m. [Theater] “A Visit from St. Nicholas, or The Night Before Christmas” by Black Sheep Theatre. See listing for Friday, November 30. 7:30 p.m. [Theater] “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Blackfriars Theatre. 795 E. Main St. 8 p.m. $27. 454-1260. bftix.org. Continues through Saturday, December 22. [Theater] Big Wigs “Holiday Hams” See December 6 listing. [Theater] “The Elves and the Shoemaker” and “The Rented Christmas” presented by MJTStages. Auditorium Center, 3rd floor, 875 E. Main St. $12. 935-7173, mjtstages.com. Continues through Sunday, December 9.
Saturday, December 8 [Holiday ] Hanukkah begins at sundown [Film] “Christmas Holiday” Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave. 8 p.m. $6-$8. 271-3361. Dryden.eastmanhouse.org. [Music] Benefit Concert for the Center for Youth Services with HUNU? and Friends. Presented by The Bop Shop and Bop Arts Inc. The German House, 315 Gregory St. 8-11 p.m. $10 donation. 2713354. bopshop.com. [Music] Finger Lakes Concert Band Holiday Concert Canandaigua Elementary School (90 W. Gibson St., Canandaigua). 7:30 p.m. $5 (18 and under free). hochstein.org. [Music] Handel’s “Messiah” by the Rochester Oratorio Society. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St. 7:30 p.m. $18$65. rossings.org. [Music] Holiday Concert of Voices at Hochstein Performance Hall (50 N. Plymouth Ave.). Featuring the Hochstein Singers, Hochstein Youth Singers, and Hochstein Little Singers. 3 p.m. Free. 454-4596. hochstein.org. [Music] RWC Christmas Gala. The RWC Chorale, Wind Ensemble, and Women’s Choir along with the Roberts Wesleyan College Community Orchestra. Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Drive. 7:30 p.m. $8. 594-6008. roberts.edu/home/clc. Continues Sunday, December 9. [Recreation] 100 Acre Swamp Holiday Hike. Free guided hike
hosted by Penfield Recreation. Meet at the parking lot of Don Mack Building, 1587 Jackson Road. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Register by calling 340-8655. penfield.org. [Special Event] Breakfast with Santa at the Seneca Park Zoo. “Sleigh” ride via golf cart to the Rocky Coasts Gallery, hot breakfast buffet, and fun with the polar bears and sea lions. 2222 St. Paul St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reservations required. 336-7212, senecaparkzoo.org. Continues weekends through December 16. [Special Event] Holiday Spectacle of Lights See listing for Friday, December 7. [Special Event] Holly Trolley Rides with the New York Museum of Transportation. See November 24 listing. [Special Event] JNet Hanukkah Party. One Nightclub and Lounge, 1 Ryan Alley. 8-10 p.m. Ages 21-34. For more information, contact Joy Getnick at 461-2000 x239 or jgetnick@jccrochester.org. [Special Event] Literature Live: The Grinch at National Museum of Play (1 Manhattan Square). Meet Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch. Included with general museum admission fees: $11-$13. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 263-2700. museumofplay.org. Continues Sunday, December 9. [Special Event] North Pole Express Trains with Arcade and Attica Railroad. See listing for December 1. [Special Event] Sonnenberg Holiday Home Tour Tours of seven homes and historic sites around Canandaigua; drive yourself or take a free shuttle bus. Sonnenberg Mansion will be open with refreshments and carolers. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $22$25. 394-4922, sonnenberg.org. [Special Event] The Cookie Exchange at the New York Wine and Culinary Center. 800 S. Main St., Canandaigua. 2-4 p.m. $45. 394-7070. nywcc.com. Continues Sunday, December 9. [Special Event] The Polar Express Train Ride with the Medina Railroad Museum. See listing for November 24. [Special Event] Wigilia Dinner. Polish Christmas Eve dinner at St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15-$35. Reservations required. 248-0152, polishheritagerochester.org. [Special Event] Yuletide in the Country at the Genesee Country Museum. See listing for November 30. 1:30-7:30 p.m. [Theater] “A Visit from St. Nicholas, or The Night Before Christmas” by Black Sheep Theatre. See listing for November 30. 7:30 p.m. [Theater] “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Blackfriars Theatre. See listing for December 7. [Theater] “The Elves and the Shoemaker” and “The Rented Christmas” presented by MJTStages. See December 7 listing. [Theater] Big Wigs “Holiday Hams” See December 6 listing.
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[Music] Live from Hochstein with a Cup of Good Cheer. Hochstein’s annual holiday concert featuring Madrigalia. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. 12:10 p.m. Free. 454-4596. hochstein.org.
Thursday, December 13
[Music] Holiday Prism II at Hochstein Performance Hall (50 N. Plymouth Ave.). 7 p.m. Holiday music with artist reception to follow. $5 general admission, $10 family maximum. 454-4596. hochstein.org. [Special Event] YROC Potluck Chanukah Party. 7-9 p.m. To register, visit jewishrochester. org. For more information, email jyrochester@gmail.com. [Theater] “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Blackfriars Theatre. See December 7 listing.
Friday, December 14
[Dance] Red Hot Holiday Ball hosted by Groove Juice Swing. Beginner Swing Lesson 7-8 p.m., swing dancing and holiday cheer 8-11 p.m. Tango Cafe Dance Studio, 389 Gregory St. 4153714. groovejuiceswing.com. [Film] “The Bells of St. Mary’s” at the Dryden Theatre. 900 East Ave. 8 p.m. $6-$8. 271-3361. Dryden.eastmanhouse.org. [Music] “Joyful and Triumphant” with the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. 8 p.m. $6-$15. 423-0650. thergmc.org. Continues Saturday, December 15.
[Music] “Twas the Night Before Christmas” Concert by The Amadeus Chorale. Penfield High School, 25 High School Drive, Penfield. 7 p.m. $10. 494-1795. theamadeuschorale.org. [Music] 98PXY Jingle Jam. Featuring Flo Rida, Boys Like Girls, and more. Blue Cross Arena (1 War Memorial Square). 6 p.m. $35-$75. ticketmaster.com. [Music] Holiday Sing at Eastman School Main Hall, 26 Gibbs St. Noon. 274-1000. rochester. edu/eastman/calendar. [Music] UR Women’s Chorus and Repertory Singers St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 15 St. Marys Place. 8 p.m. Free. rochester. edu/eastman/calendar. [Special Event] Holiday Spectacle of Lights See listing for Friday, December 7. [Special Event] Yuletide in the Country at the Genesee Country Museum. See listing for November 30. 5-8:30 p.m. [Theater] “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Blackfriars Theatre. See December 7 listing. 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 15
[Dance] “The Nutcracker” by Flower City Ballet and Brighton Symphony Orchestra. School of the Arts, 45 Prince St. 3 p.m. flowercityballet.com. Continues Sunday, December 16. [Dance] The Three Trees Presented by the Mossa School of Dance. Roberts Wesleyan Cultural Life Center. 3 & 7 p.m. mossadance.com. [Music] “Garland of Carols” by the Rochester Oratorio Society. Linehan Chapel, Nazareth College. 7:30 p.m. rossings.org. [Music] “Joyful and Triumphant” with the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus. See listing for December 14. [Music] “Ave Maria: Images of Mary” performed by The Lyric Chorale. St. Louis Church, 60 S. Main St., Pittsford. 7:30 p.m. $12$18. 586-5675, lyricchorale.org. Continues Sunday, December 16. continues on page 18
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Saturday, December 15 [Recreation] Reindeer Run presented by YellowJacket Racing. Check in at 7:30 a.m., race at 8:30 a.m. $5-$30 registration fee. yellowjacketracing.com. [Special Event] Breakfast with Santa at the Seneca Park Zoo. See December 8 listing. [Special Event] Community PJ Library Hanukah Event. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. 5-7 p.m. 461-0490 x252, jlipschitz@jewishrochester.org. [Special Event] Copy Cats Callahan Holiday Square Dance. First Baptist Church, 1862 Penfield Rd. 7:30. 425-2607. squaredancingrochester.org. [Special Event] Holiday Spectacle of Lights See listing for December 7. [Special Event] Holly Trolley Rides with the New York Museum of Transportation. See listing for November 24. [Special Event] North Pole Express Trains with Arcade and Attica Railroad. See listing for December 1. [Special Event] Polar Express Train Ride with the Medina Railroad Museum. See listing for November 24. [Special Event] Yuletide in the Country at the Genesee Country Museum. See listing for November 30. 1:30-7:30 p.m. [Theater] “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Blackfriars Theatre. See December 7 listing. 2 & 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 16 [Comedy] “A John Waters Christmas” at Hochstein Performance Hall. ImageOut presents the writer and director of “Hairspray,” “Pink Flamingos,” “Serial Mom,” and other cult classics presenting his adultoriented take on Christmas. 50 N. Plymouth Ave. 7:30 p.m. $35-$45. imageout.org. [Dance] “The Nutcracker” by Flower City Ballet and Brighton Symphony Orchestra. School of the Arts, 45 Prince St. 3 p.m. flowercityballet.com. [Film] “The Bells of St. Mary’s” at the Dryden Theatre. 900 East Ave. 2 p.m. $6-$8. 271-3361. Dryden.eastmanhouse.org. [Music] “Ave Maria: Images of Mary” performed by The Lyric Chorale. Faith Lutheran Church, 2576 Browncroft Blvd. 2:30 p.m. $12-$18. 586-5675, lyricchorale.org. [Music] “Ring Out Wild Bells” Madrigalia Holiday Concert. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St. 4 p.m. $5$15. 230-2894. madrigalia.org. [Music] Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols by the Bach Children’s Chorus. Service at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 300 Dewey Ave. 10 a.m. bachkidsusa.org. [Music] Holiday Concert by the Irondequoit Concert Band. Eastridge High School, 2350 East Ridge Rdoa. 3 p.m. irondequoitband.org. [Shopping] Holidays at the Market. See listing for December 2. 18 City HOLIDAY GUIDE 2012
[Special Event] Breakfast with Santa at the Seneca Park Zoo. See December 8 listing. [Special Event] Family Fun: Christmas Storytime Holiday stories and songs. Rochester Public Library, 115 South Ave. 1:30-2 p.m. All ages. 4287300. www3.libraryweb.org. [Special Event] Holiday Spectacle of Lights See listing for December 7. [Special Event] Holiday Drag Brunch Edibles, 704 University Ave. Noon-4 p.m. Reservations required. 271-4910, ediblesrochester.com. [Special Event] Holly Trolley Rides with the New York Museum of Transportation. See November 24 listing. [Special Event] North Pole Express Trains with Arcade and Attica Railroad. See listing for December 1. [Special Event] Polar Express Train Ride with the Medina Railroad Museum. See listing for November 24. [Special Event] Yuletide in the Country at the Genesee Country Museum. See listing for November 30. 1:30-7:30 p.m. [Theater] “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Blackfriars Theatre. See December 7 listing. 2 & 8 p.m.
Monday, December 17 [Special Event] Solstice Bingo Party. East Rochester Public Library, 111 W. Elm St. 3 p.m. Free. Ages 4-12. 586-8302. libraryweb.org/erochester.
Thursday, December 20
[Film] “Scrooged” at the Dryden Theatre. 900 East Ave. 8 p.m. $6-$8. 271-3361. dryden.eastmanhouse.org. [Music] Christmas with Vox Lumine. Carols and the familiar songs of the season. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St. $10. jhnsn715.wix. com/voxlumine. [Music] Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.). $35-$70. 7:30 p.m. 222-5000. rbtl.org. [Music] Rochester Rotary and Monroe Community Hospital Gala Holiday Pops to benefit the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus and the Monroe Community Hospital Foundation. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $65. 454-2100, rpo.org. [Theater] “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Blackfriars Theatre.See December 7 listing. 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 21
[Music] RPO: Gala Holiday Pops with the Festival High School Chorale. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. 8 p.m. $15-$79. 454-2100, rpo.org. Continues Sunday, December 23. [Recreation] “It’s a Wonderful Life” 3K. Hosted by Camp DayDreams. Registration at the Sibley Building (228 E. Main St.). 6-7 p.m., walk and sing to the Liberty Pole at 7 p.m., reception at 8 p.m. $15-$20. 461-2324. mail@campdaydreams.org. [Special Event] “The End of the
World Fest” at Montage Music Hall. A Three-day 30-band heavy music extravaganza. 50 Chestnut St. 7 p.m. $8-$10. 734-4826. Frontgatetickets.com. Continues through Sunday, December 23. [Special Event] Evangelic Beers vs. Devilish Brews. Celebrate the end of the world with a Heaven and Hell soiree at the Old Toad. 277 Alexander St. 232-2626. theoldtoad.com. [Special Event] Holiday Spectacle of Lights See listing for December 7. [Special Event] The End of the World Party at Water Street Music Hall. Featuring Donna The Buffalo and Sim Redmond Band. 204 N. Water St. 9 p.m. $20-$25. 3255600. waterstreemusic.com. [Special Event] The End of Time feat. Abandoned Buildings Club and Guest at the Bug Jar. 219 Monroe Ave. 8 p.m. $5-$7. bugjar.com. [Theater] “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Blackfriars Theatre. See December 7 listing. 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 22
[Film] “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Dryden Theatre. 900 East Ave. 8 p.m. $6-$8. 271-3361. dryden.eastmanhouse.org. [Music] Christmas with Vox Lumine. Carols and the familiar songs of the season. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 48 Perrin St., Fairport. $10. jhnsn715.wix.com/voxlumine. [Music] RPO: Gala Holiday Pops. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. 2 & 8 p.m. $15-$79. 454-2100, rpo.org. [Special Event] “The End of the World Fest” at Montage Music Hall. See December 21 listing. 4:15 p.m. [Special Event] Holiday Spectacle of Lights See listing for December 7. [Special Event] Polar Express Train Ride with the Medina Railroad Museum. See listing for November 24. [Special Event] Skate With Santa at Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex. From 5-6:15 p.m. Santa will give out candy canes. $2-$5 for skating, $3 for skate rentals. 131 Elmwood Ave. 428-7888. cityofrochester.gov/GVPSC/. [Theater] “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Blackfriars Theatre. See December 7 listing. 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 23 [Film] “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Dryden Theatre. 900 East Ave. 8 p.m. $6-$8. 271-3361. dryden.eastmanhouse.org. [Music] Aaron James on Aeolian Pipe Organ at the George Eastman House. 900 East Ave. 3-4 p.m. $5-$12. 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. [Music] Bug Jar’s Rock-n-Roll Christmas Party. Featuring The Isotopes, Harmonica Lewinsky, and Garden Fresh. 219 Monroe Ave. 8 p.m. $5-$7. bugjar.com. [Music] RPO: Gala Holiday Pops. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Gibbs St. 2 p.m. $15-$79. 4542100, rpo.org. [Special Event] “The End of the World Fest” at Montage Music
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The Memorial Art Gallery hosts its annual Kwanzaa Celebration on December 28. Photo PROVIDED Hall. See December 21 listing. 3:15 p.m. [Special Event] Christmas Caroling at the Old Toad. Menu featuring Christmas puddings and hot mead in addition to regular items. 277 Alexander St. Carols start around 7:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. 232-2626. theoldtoad.com. [Special Event] Holiday Spectacle of Lights See listing for December 7. [Special Event] Polar Express Train Ride with the Medina Railroad Museum. See listing for November 24. [Theater] Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” ShakeCo Radio Theater. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 2 p.m. Pay-whatyou-will. Muccc.org. [Theater] RMSC Players present “The Night Before Christmas” Shows at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. RMSC Bausch Auditorium. 657 East Ave. 697-1942. rmsc.org.
Tuesday, December 25 [Holiday] Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 26 [Holiday] Kwanzaa begins [Special Event] A Kwanzaa Celebration at the Baobab Cultural Center. 728 University Ave. 7 p.m. To RSVP to the event, call 5632145 or visit thebaobab.org.
Thursday, December 27 [Special Event] Holiday Science and Technology Days at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 657 East Ave. 271-4320. rmsc.org. Continues through Sunday, December 30.
Friday, December 28 [Special Event] Holiday Science and Technology Days at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. See listing for December 27. [Special Event] Holiday Spectacle of Lights See listing for December 7. [Special Event] Kwanzaa Celebration at the Memorial
Art Gallery. Kwanzaa ceremony, music and dance performances, and hands-on art activities. 500 University Ave. Noon-4 p.m. Suggested donation $5 per family. 2768900. mag.rochester.edu. [Theater] “An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber” by Blackfriars Theatre. 795 E. Main St. 8 p.m. $25. 454-1260. bftix.org. Continues through Monday, December 31.
Saturday, December 29 [Special Event] Holiday Science and Technology Days at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. See listing for December 27. [Special Event] Holiday Spectacle of Lights See listing for December 7. [Special Event] Kwanzaa: Celebration of Family, Community and Culture at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. 657 East Ave. 3:30-7 p.m. 2714320. rmsc.org. [Theater] “An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber” by Blackfriars Theatre. See December 28 listing.
Sunday, December 30 [Special Event] Holiday Science and Technology Days at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. See listing for December 27. [Special Event] Holiday Spectacle of Lights See listing for December 7. [Special Event] LaBefana: An Epiphany Eve Legend from Italy at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. 657 East Ave. Shows at 2 & 3 p.m. in the RMSC Bausch Auditorium. 271-4320. rmsc.org. [Theater] “An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Weber” by Blackfriars Theatre. See December 28 listing.
Monday, December 31
[Comedy] Unleashed! Improv Presents: New Year’s LOL. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Ages 12+. 8 p.m. $15-$20. 461-2000 ext.
236, jccrochester.org. [Comedy] Geva Comedy Improv New Year’s Eve Spectacular Geva Theatre, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Shows at 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. gevacomedyimprov.org. [Comedy] Polite Comedy: Please Die, Thank You. Improv and sketch comedy. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 10 p.m. $10$12. Muccc.org. [Music] New Year’s Show: The 23 Psaegez Bring in the New Year at the Bug Jar. 219 Monroe Ave. 8 p.m. $5. 21 and over. bugjar.com. [Special Event] New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Old Toad. Fourcourse beer and food pairing. Champagne toast at 7 p.m. for the British New Year, and at midnight for the American New Year. 277 Alexander St. 2322626. theoldtoad.com. [Special Event] New Year’s Eve Celebration. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St.. 10 p.m. fireworks. [Special Event] New Year’s Eve Overnight at YMCA-Bay View. Swimming, a late night movie, snacks, and breakfast. Overnight 6 p.m.-9 a.m. $30 members, $45 guests, or half night 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $20 members, $35 guests. YMCA-Bay View, 1209 Bay Rd. 671-8414. rochesterymca.org/ locations/bay-view. [Special Event] Noon Year’s Eve Party with Charley and Checkers.Countdown to noon, crafts, and food. Kate Gleason Auditorium of Central Library. 115 South Ave. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. 428-7300. www. libraryweb.org. [Theater] “An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber” by Blackfriars Theatre. See December 28 listing. [Theater] “Big Wigs” Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune perform a Las Vegas-style show complete with impressions of Cher, Tina Turner, Joan Rivers, and more. JCC, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 9 p.m. $18-$26. 461-2000. jccrochester.org. [Theater] “The Land That Time Forgot” ShakeCo Radio Theater presents an adaptation of the story by Edgar Rice Burroughs. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 7 p.m. Pay-what-you-wlll. Muccc.org.
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