CITY Newspaper Summer Guide 2017 by CITY Magazine

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FLOAT ON [ INTRODUCTION ] BY JAKE CLAPP

DINING/TRIPS............................... 4 WHERE TO EAT ON YOUR NEXT DAY TRIP

Summer starts June 21, so with beautiful weather inevitable during the next few months, there’s no reason to stay home. We say it every year, but it’s always true: Western New York comes alive during the summer months. There are 93 days to fill up this summer. Inside this Summer Guide, you’ll find plenty of recommendations for warm weather activities — from a dance camp for kids and a rating on Darien Lake’s rides to where to find the region’s best swimming holes. We start this year’s Summer Guide on page 4 with a few tips for your day trips away from Rochester. If you’re looking to get out of the city, but maybe don’t want to check into a hotel for the night, there’s plenty to do in Buffalo and Syracuse and along Seneca Lake. If you’re looking for an activity for the kids this summer, PUSH Physical Theatre runs an annual performing arts camp every summer. Turn to page 6 to learn more about that and a unique performance coming up in mid-June. Then, on page 8, we preview seven summer concerts that will stir up a little nostalgia for another time. The warm weather will most likely mean at least one weekend looking for a place to cool off in the water. On page 16, we have a small guide to some of the best outdoor spots to go swimming. But if being lazy on the water doesn’t sound like the kind of day you want, there’s always more excitement at Darien Lake. We rate the amusement park’s rides on page 18. And of course, while there are plenty of reasons to be outside this summer, it is still blockbuster season at the movies — maybe it’s raining or you’re just looking for the A/C. On page 26, we go through the alphabet of the summer movie season. What are you doing this summer? Either send us a postcard, or stay in touch in the comment section below these articles online at rochestercitynewspaper.com.

KIDS/DANCE . . ................................ 6 PUSH PINS CAMP KEEPS KIDS MOVING

MUSIC.......................................... 8 SEVEN CONCERTS TO CATCH THIS SUMMER

OUTDOORS................................. 16 THE AREA'S BEST SWIMMIN' HOLES

RECREATION............................... 18 WE RATE DARIEN LAKE'S RIDES

FILM.......................................... 26 THE ABC'S OF SUMMER MOVIES

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Where and what to eat on your next summer road trip [ DINING/TRIPS ] BY LEAH STACY // ILLUSTRATION BY JUSTYN IANNUCCI

Sunny summer days are the ideal time for a road trip, and there’s no better end goal when setting out than a delicious meal (or three). The burgeoning food and beverage scenes in Western and Central New York are within a few hours’ travel, and the options stretch far beyond Buffalo wings, garbage plates, BBQ, and Riesling — though, of course we love those, too. Whether your travels take you west, east, or south, here are a few things you should eat along the way. Do you have a favorite dining spot you have to hit when you head out of town? Let us know in the comments below this article online at rochestercitynewspaper.com. 4 CITY

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ALLENTOWN, BUFFALO Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood is an artsy hub, with historic brick houses and eateries aplenty. Begin the day at Betty’s (370 Virginia Street), an eclectic spot with a Southern (but vegetarian-friendly) flair to the menu. If it’s nice out, snag a patio table under one of the wide striped awnings and order the French toast casserole. After breakfast, browse local galleries and quaint shops along Allen Street. If possible, plan your trip during the Allentown Art Festival (June 10 and June 11), which draws arts and crafts vendors from around Buffalo and beyond. Your proximity to the Canadian border calls for a visit to Allen Street Poutine Company (242 Allen Street) for lunch. In addition to the traditional fries, gravy, and curds, Allen Street has created new versions of poutine, like Pierogi (a nod to the area’s Polish heritage) and Buffalo Chicken (obviously); along with gluten-free and vegetarian gravy options. After lunch, take a walking tour of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (641 Delaware Avenue). When

you’ve worked up an appetite again (and maybe a little thirst), end at Falley Allen Kitchen and Bar (204 Allen Street), a recently opened spot featuring craft cocktails and American fare like flatbread pizza, poké, and organic meats. The name is a nod to Lewis Falley Allen, a cattle farmer and founding father of Allentown, and an uncle to President Grover Cleveland.

DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE Much like Buffalo and Rochester’s urban areas, Syracuse is experiencing a bit of an uptick in downtown living and working. Older buildings are being repurposed as loft apartments and businesses, and longtime vacant storefronts have come alive with boutiques and cafés in the last few years. For breakfast, go to Funk ‘n Waffles (admittedly, an all-day meal mainstay), which recently closed its original location near the Syracuse University campus to make way for construction. The newer Armory Square location — Funk ‘n Waffles Downtown (307 South Clinton Street) — has the same creative waffle combinations with less of the former location’s grunge.

After breakfast, head to the Museum of Science and Technology (500 South Franklin Street) for exhibits and IMAX entertainment, or browse curated vintage housewares, furniture, and clothing at Vintage Love (201 East Jefferson Street). For lunch, swing by Otro Cinco (206 South Warren Street) for catfish tacos and shrimp burritos. Or if you hold out until the evening, head to With Love (435 North Salina Street), a teaching restaurant operated by Onondaga Community College. With Love features a rotating cuisine based on its students and focuses on one particular country at a time.

SENECA LAKE The Finger Lakes hold a wealth of vineyard and culinary delights, but a lot gets passed over if you’re on a wine tour bus with designated stops. (Geneva is an impeccable culinary destination, but since CITY has covered it frequently, we’re focusing on areas further south). Start your journey down the west side of Seneca Lake with breakfast at the retro

Penn Yan Diner (131 East Elm Street). We recommend the sweet cream waffles or pancakes with a mug of steaming coffee while sitting at the counter for a bird’s eye view of the cooks at work. After that, hit the wine trail — start at Fox Run Vineyards (670 Route 14) and follow Route 14. A slight detour at Spotted Duck Creamery (999 Route 54), a scratch frozen custard joint that uses duck eggs and all-natural ingredients as a base for seasonal flavors like Strawberry Rhubarb and Squashed, is suggested in lieu of a proper lunch (calories don’t count on the road). Head to Watkins Glen State Park (1009 North Franklin Street) for some hiking before making your way up the east end of the lake for dinner at Dano’s Heuriger on Seneca (9564 Route 414, Lodi), a restaurant modeled after Viennese tradition. Entrees range from Wiener Schnitzel to a Viennese Bento Box — a sampler of specialty sides and meats — while dishes are a la carte and family style is encouraged. Try a cocktail; they’re made with local Finger Lakes Distilling spirits. rochestercitynewspaper.com

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Rochester kids get moving at the PUSH Pins Performing Arts Camp

[ KIDS/DANCE ] BY CASEY CARLSEN

If your kids like to act, move, create, or just play, there’s a good chance they’d like the summer PUSH Pins Performing Arts Camp. PUSH Pins is the children’s division of PUSH Physical Theatre, the awardwinning Rochester-based company that combines mime, acrobatics, and modern dance on stage. During the school year, PUSH Pins is busy in schools, putting on shows and holding workshops for students in grades pre-k through middle school. During the summer, it’s the PUSH Pins camp, organized and led by Heather Stevenson who, together with her husband, Darren, founded PUSH. PUSH Pins Performing Arts Camp will run from July 10 to July 14 in Pittsford for children entering kindergarten through age 14. For more information on enrollment checkout pushpinsforkids.org. “My passion in theater and life is children,” Stevenson says. “In the camp, the children experience theater and dance exercises that teach us about life. The kids are building social skills, strength, empathy, and courage. Heather Stevenson leads a class of kids during a Young Audiences of Rochester event. Stevenson is the co-founder of PUSH Physical Theatre and organizes the We help children to nonverbally tell their company's PUSH Pins Performing Arts Camp. PROVIDED BY CLARKE CONDE own stories. A lot of things children cannot say, but they can move it. Our first goal is to children turn themselves into simple away,” Stevenson says. “In charades, the with the show, and will give children the build trust immediately. We have to build the machines through movement — a far cry action is the goal. In physical theatre, the chance to have fun while exercising and from only reading about them. story is the goal. The actions are there to flexing their imaginations as they learn understanding that there is no wrong answer.” provide text for the story.” how to enhance storytelling with gesture. On Friday, June 9, to Sunday, June 11, at Each day of the one-week camp begins The workshops will be led by both Heather Blackfriars Theatre, the PUSH Pins crew will The show, created by five performers with an assembly led by a different PUSH and Darren Stevenson. Those take place premiere its first show created especially for from PUSH, is billed as encouraging joy in member so that the kids are exposed to Saturday, June 10, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. children. “Busy Bodies” is a physical comedy learning and humor in misunderstanding. varying movement styles. The program for ages 4 through 12, and Sunday, June based on the confusion of compound words Performances are Friday, June 9, at 7 p.m.; includes small group classes in mime, — think “firefly,” “hotdog,” and “birdbrain” Saturday, June 10 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and 11, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for ages modern dance, physical theatre, balloon 7 and up. Space is limited to 25 children relayed through movement and expression Sunday, June 11, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 sculpting, and parkour. but using few spoken words. for adults, and $15 for students and children. a workshop and the cost is $10 if pre “We’re trying to cross as many art forms registered, $12 at the door. “In charades, we have fun guessing. In Busy Body Workshops, for ages 4 as we can,” Stevenson says. For example, physical theatre, we want to know right through 12, will be held in conjunction physical science comes to life when the 6 CITY

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Summer is a great time to escape, and sometimes, that means escaping into the past or to some place new and different. Nothing evokes those feelings quite like music. Here’s a preview of seven Rochester-area concerts that are sure to spark some nostalgic feelings — whether that’s for a day in 17th century Europe, the freedom of the 1960’s, a warm Southern night, or even the local music scene as recently as a few years ago.

Hieronymus Bogs will perform an album release show at the Bug Jar on June 10. PROVIDED PHOTO

Funk royalty comes through Rochester on Friday, June 9, when George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic headline a show at the

brand new Funk ‘n Waffles Music Hall (204 North Water Street; formerly Water Street Music Hall) at 7:30 p.m. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members have long been the standard bearers of their genre, touring tirelessly. Syracuse funk and hip-hop outfit Sophistafunk brings its catchy grooves and smooth vocal delivery in support, and regional roots and soul bands Root Shock and Subsoil round out the bill. This concert is sure to be a high-energy crowd pleaser. ($40; rochester.funknwaffles.com) continues on page 10 8 CITY

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George Clinton will perform at the recently opened Funk 'n Waffles Music Hall. PROVIDED PHOTO

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Aaron Lipp will perform with his band, The Slack Tones, at Three Heads Brewing on June 24. PROVIDED PHOTO

Saturday, June 10, marks the return of Hieronymus Bogs to Rochester. A long-time Rochester resident, the mystical musician and artist moved in 2016 to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. He comes bringing a gift: a new collection of songs titled “Lowlives Divine,” which he will release at the Bug Jar (219 Monroe Avenue) show, beginning at 9 p.m. Bogs’ brand of outsider folk is impossible to peg down to any one musical tradition. His songs somehow sound both stark and richly orchestrated, blending simple structure with meticulous arrangements, and inviting the listener to a new spiritual plane. He will be joined by Bogs Visionary Orchestra, his Rochester backing band. The concert also features Rochester rock band-made-good Maybird celebrating the release of a new EP of its own, as well as Auld Lang Syne. ($8-$10; bugjar.com) Remember when Three Heads Brewing opened its Atlantic Avenue location just a year ago? In a short time, the brewery has established itself as one of Rochester’s best places for beer. But it’s also become an exceedingly fun concert venue, hosting 10 CITY SUMMER GUIDE 2017

shows multiple times a week. To help celebrate its anniversary on Saturday, June 24, Three Heads (186 Atlantic Avenue) will host longtime Upstate New York musician Aaron Lipp and his band, The Slack Tones. A tremendously gifted multi-instrumentalist, Lipp creates the kind of toe-tapping Americana, bluegrass, and Appalachian music that’ll get your heartrate up. Already a regional fixture with his band The Cabin Killers, Lipp and The Slack Tones will play tunes from their debut album. Tickets are $10; visit threeheadsbrewing.com for more information. When it comes to classic rock, it doesn’t get much more “classic” than The Who. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend have been massive since the 60’s. The legendary rock band comes to CMAC (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua) on Sunday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. Songs like “Baba O’Riley,” “Love Reign O’er Me,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again” sound evergreen and feel more relevant than ever. American rock band The London Souls play in support. Tickets range from $41 to $140.50; information at cmacevents.com.

Virginia Warnken will perform with Pegasus Early Music on August 10 and August 12. PHOTO BY BECKY OEHLERS

If early English opera is your thing, look no further than 17th century Baroque composer Henry Purcell’s masterpiece “Dido and Aeneas,” presented by Pegasus Early Music. continues on page 12 rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 11

Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals will perform at the Dome Arena on August 20. PHOTO BY DANNY CLINCH

The ensemble will perform on Thursday, August 10, and Saturday, August 12, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester’s Hart Theater (1200 Edgewood Avenue). Not only do these performances provide a rare operatic presentation (under the musical direction of Michael Beattie), they also mark the return of mezzo-soprano Virginia Warnken to Rochester. Warnken, who plays Dido, was here in February with the Grammy-winning a cappella ensemble Roomful of Teeth. Baritone Jesse Blumberg plays Aeneas. Tickets are $20-$100; for more information, visit pegasusearlymusic.org/opera. Maybe it’s the raspy yet soothing whisper of singer-songwriter Ben Harper’s voice that conjures up a lazy, sunny day. Maybe it’s the homey twang of his lap steel guitar or the good vibes running through songs like “Burn One Down” and “Forever.” Whatever the exact reason, Harper is almost synonymous with summertime. The 12 CITY SUMMER GUIDE 2017

artist brings his multifaceted craft to the Dome Arena (2695 East Henrietta Road) on Sunday, August 20, at 7 p.m. Harper will be joined by his band the Innocent Criminals, as they play in support of their 2016 album, “Call It What It Is.” Tickets are $42.50; visit therocdome.com for more information. On Saturday, September 2, at 8 p.m., The Avett Brothers take the stage at CMAC (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua) for what may be the ideal end-of-summer concert. The indie Americana band combines emotive vocal harmonies and rustic string instrumentation in songs that range from wistful to wild-eyed. Listeners looking for twinges of country and blues amid music that alternates between energetic and melancholic will find a home with The Avett Brothers, who will undoubtedly pepper in songs from throughout its 15-year career with tracks from their latest album “True Sadness.” ($30 to $59.50; cmacevents.com)

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DAYS A guide to the best non-traditional swimming destinations in Western New York and beyond [ OUTDOORS ] BY KATIE LIBBY // PHOTOS BY KEVIN FULLER

There’s something magical or even cinematic about a swimming hole; about finding an isolated spot on a hot day, jumping off of a dock or a tire swing with your friends and sneaking a kiss from the person you like that you brought there just to impress. Living in Western New York, we have plenty of swimming options apart from the public beaches. While some of these options are more populated than others, they still invoke that summer feeling of being in the middle of nature and away from the city — and away from that middle-aged guy in the Speedo who is always working on his tan. Where’s your favorite place to take a dip around Rochester? Leave your suggestions in the comments below this article online at rochestercitynewspaper.com. 16 CITY SUMMER GUIDE 2017

Stony Brook State Park 10820 Route 36 South, Dansville 335-8111 Swimming season at Stony Brook starts June 17 and runs through September 4. Even though Stony Brook draws a crowd in the summer, it is not to be missed. The park has three waterfalls and natural rock formations that you can sit on while letting the water rush over you. The spot is family-friendly, with lifeguards on duty during hours of operation (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). There are plenty of camping options available, and the park has recently added “rustic” cabins that can be rented (rustic meaning no electricity or water — no glamping here). Swimming dates and hours are subject to change, so to play it safe, call the park ahead of time before making the drive. The park charges $7 per car and camping rates vary depending on amenities.

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Located in Canawaugus Park in Scottsville, Oatka Creek is a popular swimming hole for locals. The creek is the third largest tributary of the Genesee River, and the water varies in depth from shallow enough to wade in to deeper under George Bridge, which spans over the creek. The Village of Scottsville’s website indicates that the bridge is safe for jumping when the creek water is at 8- or 9-feet deep. There’s also a rope for swinging into the water. Admission to the park is free. Robert H. Treman State Park 105 Enfield Falls Road, Ithaca 607-273-3440 There are 12 waterfalls found within Ithaca’s Robert H. Treman State Park, including the

Seen throughout the Summer Guide: Julia Boname, Christina DiPilato, Johann Kraska, Annie Murray, and Adam Washbon who jumped into the water at George Bridge in Scottsville during a crisp spring day.

115-foot Lucifer Falls. Swimming season for Lower Enfield Falls runs from May 25 through June 25 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and daily starting on June 26 through September 4 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.). There is a lifeguard on duty during hours of operation. If you can, go down during the week and avoid the weekend crowds. You can set up a tent, bring your RV, or rent a cabin. The park charges $8 per car. Havana Glen Park and Eagle’s Cliff Falls 135 Havana Glen Road, Montour Falls 607-535-9476 About an hour and a half from Rochester, you’ll find Eagle’s Cliff Falls in Montour Falls at Havana Glen Park. The water is shallow at the bottom of the falls — too shallow for swimming — but perfect for wading beneath the 60-foot waterfall. Camping and RV

parking is available if you want to spend a few days hiking and exploring the area. If you just want to go for the day, admission is $2 per car and the park closes promptly at 10 p.m. Clute Park and Campground 155 South Clute Park Drive, Watkins Glen 607-535-4438 Clute Park is located on the south side of Seneca Lake and has lake swimming access as well as plenty of campgrounds and even a skate park. Camping season starts May 5 and runs through October 10. The park is walking distance from downtown Watkins Glen — and you’d be remiss not to check out Watkins Glen State Park while you’re there, which boasts 19 waterfalls. Camping rates start at $30 per day, and pets are allowed as long as they are leashed and you have proof of a rabies vaccination.

Cayuga Lake State Park 2678 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls 315-568-5163 Located about an hour from Rochester, Cayuga Lake State Park has a swimming beach that is open from May 27 to June 23 on weekends and holidays, and daily starting on June 24 through September 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The park has cabins available to rent and campsites available, offering expansive views of Cayuga Lake. Entry to the park is $7 per car and tent camping is $15 to $20 per night. Rates differ for cabins and cottages for peak and non-peak season.

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My friends and I started our day off easy with one of the first rides you can spot in the park. The gentle blue and red gondolas lift you into the air and then go in a circle for what seems like an eternity. The views are so-so at best (unless you count the top of the ice cream stand as a “killer view”).This one might be ideal for kids, but anyone over 13 should save their time. Thrill Level: Basement-level low Puke Factor: Nonexistent Napability: Nearly comatose Hair Hold-Up: A few fly-aways Date Factor: Perfect for snuggling up

When I was growing up, my family and I used to go to local theme parks every summer. I looked forward to it as a time to spend with family — and because, as I grew taller, there were more and more rides that would spin me, flip me, and in some cases, make me puke. Surviving the summer became a rite of passage. But it has been more than a decade since I had been to Darien Lake, and a lot has changed — both at the park and with me. So on a recent, not-sosummery day, I took on the “challenge” of riding the rides to find the hits and misses: the rides that will make your heart explode, and the ones that will put you to sleep. Here’s your guide on what to ride and what to avoid this summer. Think we got this wrong? Know where the best rollercoasters are in Western New York? Let us know in the comments below this article online at rochestercitynewspaper.com.

SILVER BULLET Right next to the Haymaker is a ride that kicks things up a notch. But the Silver Bullet isn’t for anyone who is claustrophobic. After getting locked in a silver cage — sans-seatbelt — you’re whirred around and around until you’re good and dizzy, before a level raises you in the air, causing you to loop upside-down. As a kid, I remember riding this one over and over (with a break for cotton candy in there somewhere) and not getting sick. And while grown-up me didn’t puke, I definitely stumbled off like I was drunk. Thrill Level: Moderate Puke Factor: Easy queasy, but not overwhelming

Napability: No dozing off here Hair Hold-Up: Didn’t put a dent in it Date Factor: Cuddle up (you can put up

to 2 riders per “bullet”) or comfort your potentially green-faced date after the fact

VIPER This was my favorite rollercoaster at the park in my teen years. I’m not a big fan of the big plunge, but I love loops and flips. And this (aptly-named) snake-like coaster fits the bill perfectly. It was the first rollercoaster in the world with five inversions. After a medium-sized drop, you’re instantly thrust into a seemingly endless series of twists, turns, loops, and corkscrews. The roller coaster has aged a bit (it’s celebrating its 35th anniversary at the park this year), and it shows. The ride isn’t as smooth as I remember, but it’s a thrill nonetheless that’s sure to get your heart pumping (and your stomach turning). Thrill Level: Not for the faint of heart (or stomach) Puke Factor: Be prepared to locate the nearest trash bin Napability: Woke Hair Hold-Up: Like you were in a headbanging contest Date Factor: Try this one before sharing a pretzel

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CORN POPPER This wasn’t one near the top of my list, but the kids on board seemed to be having fun. That should have been the first red flag that this one maybe wasn’t for me. The Corn Popper, like the Haymaker, puts passengers in cars and rotates them in a circle. But this time, the cars are on levers that move in and out, creating a bizarre mix of motions that continues on page 20

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would turn even the strongest of stomachs. Maybe leave this one to the kids. Thrill Level: Moderate Puke Factor: Keep a paper bag handy Napability: No dozing off here Hair Hold-Up: Everywhere Date Factor: Don’t take your date on this one, unless you want to get rid of them

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After two disastrous rides, we fell back on a classic: bumper cars. It was the longest line we had encountered so far (although it was early May and the park was largely empty), but worth it. With four of us in the group, it was perfect to get our pent-up frustrations out on each other and unsuspecting strangers — although I was quickly reminded of how dreadful my driving skills are. Thrill Level: Gets your blood pumpin’ Puke Factor: Low, unless you have a target on your back Napability: Good luck

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BOOMERANG True to its name, this is a rollercoaster that goes forward and backwards. The Boomerang was one of the newer attractions the last time I was at the park (it opened in 1998) and one I had been looking forward to. The most nerve-wracking part of it all is getting pulled back like you’re in a slingshot up the “launch hill” — staring straight down. Just as the anticipation has gnawed a hole in your gut, you jettison down, through the loading pad, up a loop, a twist, and another loop. The second you catch your breath, you realize you’re being pulled up another hill, but this time, you’re launched backwards through the same series of loops and twists. Thrill level: Adrenaline shot to the chest a la “Pulp Fiction” continues on page 22

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Puke Factor: Extremely likely for anyone who doesn’t like flips Napability: Don’t count on it Hair Hold-Up: Grab the 80’s-strength hairspray to keep your hair intact Date Factor: Only if both are thrill-seekers

TIN LIZZY’S After lunch, we thought riding in a loop in old-timey cars would be the perfect thing to settle our stomachs. It wasn’t as enjoyable as we thought it would be. The line appeared short, but because of a small number of cars it moved at a glacial pace. Once aboard, we quickly breathed in the lovely diesel fumes and had our butts vibrated into numbness. With only one pedal (gas), a hand brake, and a steering wheel on a guided track, none of us thought it would be a challenge. We were wrong. Steering was a nightmare, with each car naturally veering one way or another. I felt like a drunk driver (I wasn’t), and seemed to go on forever (I’m pretty sure a snail lapped me). This required way more thought and skill than I ever wanted in a theme park ride. Thrill Level: Mild (depending on your driving skills) Puke Factor: Maybe if the fumes get to you Napability: If you’re riding in the passenger seat Hair Hold-Up: Perfectly intact Date Factor: Not great. The cars may seat two, but not comfortably (unless you’re tiny)

PREDATOR Ah, a classic. This wooden coaster has towered over the park since 1990, and it’s the tallest of its kind in the state. I remember this one being a bit shaky as a kid, but still fun. Either the coaster has aged or I have. The classic big drop gives way to a series of sharp turns and smaller hills that slam riders into the car in every direction. My legs were actually (mildly) bruised by the end of it all. As my cohorts and I agreed, we felt like Murtaugh from “Lethal Weapon”: “We’re too old for this shit.” Thrill Level: Perfect for sadists Puke Factor: Odds are good Napability: Rude awakening Hair Hold-Up: Like a dog after sticking its head out a car window Date Factor: Not the way you want to get all shook up

ROLLING THUNDER Another of the newer attractions, this was one that actually piqued my interest. It’s a giant purple-and-neon-green loop. That’s it. Like a roller coaster without the drop. “Perfect,” I thought. Not so much. After rocking back and forth a bit, riders are held at increasingly steep angles for what seems like an eternity. Before you know it, you’re 22 CITY SUMMER GUIDE 2017

being held upside-down and every possible scenario that could result in your death runs through your mind. My husband — sitting across from me — didn’t mind the ride. Although he was more amused by my lessthan-enthusiastic reaction. Thrill Level: Extreme thrill-seekers only Puke Factor: I made a beeline for the bathroom after surviving this one Napability: Only if you count the amount of time I had my eyes squeezed shut Hair Hold-Up: Cousin Itt Date Factor: Not recommended

BLAST OFF I was quite skeptical of this one (especially after Rolling Thunder). After being strapped into a seat, riders are hoisted up about 20 feet into the air. After sitting there for a moment, thinking “this isn’t so bad,” you’re suddenly launched straight up, about another hundred feet. Once your organs catch up to you, you can take in a really great view of the park itself and surrounding area. I actually wish I had my camera. You get a few more up and downs (not nearly enough), before returning to the ground. Despite my initial hesitation, this ended up being one of my favorites of the day. Thrill Level: Future NASA astronauts and thrill-seekers only Puke Factor: If you do, it’s a long way down …

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GRANDE CAROUSEL We decided to end the day with an old standby. Carousels are pretty straightforward no matter where you go. This one may not be so grand, but there was a small girl (about 5 years old) who practically lapped us to get back on after finishing the ride. Maybe not the most exciting, but it’s hard to argue with a classic. Thrill Level: Nonexistent Puke Factor: Only if you get dizzy Napability: Zzzzzz… Hair Hold-Up: You’d never know I’d been on a ride Date Factor: Charmingly retro

RIDES WE MISSED: Motocoaster: Between a slow turnover and a long line, this was one we didn’t get to. After hopping on motorcycle-style seats, the coaster launches riders from 0 to 40 miles per hour in a matter of seconds — sending them through a lightning-

fast series of twists and turns — before throwing on the brakes. Ride of Steel: Easily one of the biggest attractions at the park, it’s still the tallest coaster in the state (208 feet) and is among the fastest, topping out at 72 miles per hour. Sadly, it was closed when we went, but from all accounts, this one isn’t for the faint of heart (or stomach). Twister: One of the park’s newer attractions, this was also closed. Riders are loaded into a giant car and seated in rows, before being lifted into the air and spun in two directions at once — like a vertical gyro-sphere. Best to do this one before grabbing an ice cream. Mind Eraser: This too was sadly closed, although I have ridden it before. The steel suspended coaster drops riders 120 feet before sending them through a dizzying array of loops and twists. This one is sure to make your head spin. Thunder Rapids and Shipwreck Falls: Two other favorites that were closed (all of the water attractions were). The log flume and chute style rides are classics, but be sure to bring a change of clothes; you will get wet. Grizzly Run: Another water ride we were sad to see closed. Riders roughly traverse a series of rapids and waterfalls in a round boat.

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F is for F*** That: Three words: “The Emoji Movie.” Sure, it’s possible this will turn out to be the biggest animated surprise since “The Lego Movie” … but I doubt it. (July 28)

G is for Gore: Al Gore, that is. In 2006, the former Vice President helped bring the climate change discussion into the mainstream with the Oscar-winning “An Inconvenient Truth.” Now get ready for “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” which follows Gore’s ongoing crusade over the intervening 10 years. (July 28) H is for Hulk Hogan: Hogan is the central figure in the bound-to-be-fascinating doc, “Nobody Speak: Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and Trials of a Free Press,” which delves into the state of modern journalism through the lens of the former professional wrestler’s successful lawsuit against Gawker Media. (June 23) continues on page 30

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