winter guide [ INSIDE ]
g
Molly Clifford’s comeback.
A citywide climate survey.
POLITICS, PAGE 5
ENVIRONMENT, PAGE 6
Sports bar menu You can’t get rid taken further. of the Babadook. FOOD, PAGE 9
FILM, PAGE 23
JANUARY 21-27, 2015 • FREE • GREATER ROCHESTER’S ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY • VOL 44 NO 20 • NEWS. MUSIC. LIFE.
Feedback M U S I C H A L L ~ 50 CHESTNUT STREET ~
JAN 23 | 9pm | CABINET SAT FEB 7 | 9pm | CONEHEAD BUDDA w/ ADRIATIC SAT
FEB 20 | 9pm | BLIND OWL BAND SAT FEB 21 | 8pm | THE MCLOVINS
We welcome your comments. Send them to themail@rochestercitynews.com, or post them on our website, rochestercitynewspaper. com, our Facebook page, or our Twitter feed, @roccitynews.
FRI
FEB 27 | 8pm | JUBILEE RIOTS ENTER THE HAGGIS
FRI
FORMERLY
FREE Parking – Past Venue on Right
~ T H E M O N TAG E M U S I C H A L L . C O M ~
COOKING CLASSES & CHEF’S TABLES
Speech has consequences
We are free to shout “Fire!” where there is none, burn a nation’s flag, or deface someone’s god, but we are not free from their consequences. Awareness, honesty and responsibility: SATIRE always walks a fine line re: the latter. Shit on the pope’s plate and see what happens. DHANI SCHIMIZZI
Political correctness run amuck
Learn from Rochester’s BEST CHEFS! SATURDAY JAN 31ST • 11AM–1PM
SETH LINDAHL
Classic Dessert and TECHNIQUE Class
WEDNESDAY FEB 4TH • 6-8PM
MARC CUPOLO
Marc’s AUTHENTIC Porchetta and more!
WEDNESDAY FEB 6TH • 6PM
MARGHERITA SMITH “Chef’s Table” Neopolitan Menu! Highlighting the flavors of Napoli!
MONDAY FEB 9TH • 6-8PM
MATTHEW PETRILLO LEARN a new spin on Italian Classics, Like Homemade Ricotta
THURSDAY FEB 12TH • 6-8PM
JOSE ABARCA Regional MEXICAN Cuisine
FRIDAY FEB 14TH • 6PM
MARGHERITA SMITH “Chef’s Table” St. Valentine’s Day Feast!
Rosario Pino’s ARTISAN FOODS 349 W. COMMERCIAL ST.
PIANO WORKS MALL EAST ROCHESTER MON – FRI, 10AM- 6PM | SATURDAY 10AM- 5PM
ROSARIOPINOS.COM | 585-267-7405
2 CITY
JANUARY 21-27, 2015
Mary Anna Towler can rationalize anything! (Urban Journal, January 12) Let’s put drawing images of Muhammad in context: Badawi is flogged 50 times for criticizing the Saudi government; Boko Haram doesn’t want girls educated; men, even here in Rochester, dress their wives in black from head to toe except for their two eyes. They’re all worthy of mockery for religious hypocrisy, just like Catholics were for sending people to hell for eating meat on Friday, missing Mass, and masturbating; or pseudo-patriots are for hating those who burn flags; or gun maniacs are for supporting the right to own semiautomatic weapons. (So do I have the right to own a hydrogen bomb?) As Joan Rivers would have said, “Let’s talk: GROW UP!” Towler isn’t respecting religion any more than PBS and NPR are. They’re just rationalizing cowards whose religious sense of political correctness is nauseating. GIL FRENCH
PC part II
I was dismayed and a little shocked by Rochester Historical Society President Patrick Malgieri’s characterization of the society’s collection as representing “a particular segment of society... white males and their spouses.” (News, January 12) I can only think that the tiresome whisperings of the muses of political correctness have clouded his vision of an important collection reflecting the
adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit of the pioneer families of Rochester: the Nathanial Rochesters, the Wards, Perkins, Ericksons, and other families. The history of these first families is not one of cotillions and wedding gowns made in Paris (though that is there), but is essentially of the courage and pluck and spirit of Yankee “can-do” that built this city. Anyone who visited the collection during the time that the society was in the Rochester Public Library will remember the interesting ways that the collection was displayed and interpreted. There are other collections in Rochester that speak to issues such as women’s rights and of the black diaspora. Members of Rochester’s minority communities can and would enjoy collections that reflect these typical American values and aspirations, as well as the dream into Rochester’s past triggered by the experience of the objects and images. As long as we don’t apologize for what it isn’t. JOE STRUBLE
A single-payer solution
We can tie together two of the problems in the rural schools dilemma (News, January 12) and use it to solve an urban problem at the same time, namely the hard cost of employee health care and the “irregular nature of income and property.” The New York Health Bill would put the state on a single health insurance plan that would save billions statewide by eliminating the hated and unnecessary insurance company middle man. This huge cost would be eliminated from the school budgets. The bill includes funding through a graduated progressive income tax on all forms of income, thus relieving farmers and homeowners of an unfair regressive piece of the property tax. Why school districts are not screaming for passage of this legislation is a mystery. I also wonder if the Statewide School Finance Consortium and the Genesee Valley Chief School Officers’ Association mentioned in the article are talking to the Monroe County School Boards Association about its health insurance consortium, which saves millions every year?
Of course the state should comply with the court ruling on fair funding; that would help solve the problem. So would adoption of the proposal for countywide progressive income taxes to replace regressive property taxes to fund schools, which was advocated by Metro Justice decades ago. That far-sighted proposal was prevented by the same forces of reaction that are hard at work today delaying implementation of the court ruling. Justice delayed is justice denied. BILL MCCOY
Doorley’s defection
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley announced last week that she is switching her party enrollment from Democrat to Republican.
This is just the latest piece of evidence of a major rift in the local Democrat Party with two wings battling it out: the Lovely-Gantt wing and the non-Lovely-Gantt wing. Anyone associated with the latter (a classification that includes Doorley), is actively evaluating their options. It goes a long way in explaining this move. ANIMULE
The Dems are a mess, but please do not try and pretty up a cold and calculating political move with a “she just had to do it” excuse. I for one do not buy it. She was, is, and always will be a Republican. She has made that party relent and say “uncle” and endorse her in the next election. She has got her way. Congratulations, Ms. Doorley; one has to admire your smarts. NEWYORKTAXPAYER
County Republicans have been involved in scandal after scandal over the past few decades while the prosecutor’s office has either refused to investigate their actions or were unable to do so effectively. We would know nothing about county officials’ recent escapades if not for the attorney general’s investigations. Now, [Doorley], who obviously has her eye on higher political office, has switched to the party of those under investigation, which includes Maggie Brooks’ husband. Does anyone actually think that [Doorley] will risk her career to throw some of these bums in jail? MANHATTANMIKE
News. Music. Life. Greater Rochester’s Alternative Newsweekly January 21-27, 2015 Vol 44 No 20 250 North Goodman Street Rochester, New York 14607-1199 themail@rochester-citynews.com phone (585) 244-3329 fax (585) 244-1126 rochestercitynewspaper.com facebook.com/CityNewspaper twitter.com/roccitynews On the cover: Illustration by Meghan Murphy Publishers: William and Mary Anna Towler Editor: Mary Anna Towler General manager: Matt Walsh Editorial department themail@rochester-citynews.com Arts & entertainment editor: Jake Clapp News editor: Christine Carrie Fien Staff writers: Tim Louis Macaluso, Jeremy Moule Arts & entertainment staff writer: Rebecca Rafferty Music writer: Frank De Blase Calendar editor: Antoinette Ena Johnson Contributing writers: Casey Carlsen, Roman Divezur, George Grella, Laura Rebecca Kenyon, Andy Klingenberger, Dave LaBarge, Kathy Laluk, Adam Lubitow, Nicole Milano, Ron Netsky, Suzan Pero, David Raymond, David Yockel Jr. Art department artdept@rochester-citynews.com Art director/production manager: Matt DeTurck Designers: Aubrey Berardini, Mark Chamberlin Photographers: Mark Chamberlin, Frank De Blase, John Schlia Advertising department ads@rochester-citynews.com New sales development: Betsy Matthews Account executives: Christine Kubarycz, Sarah McHugh, William Towler, David White Classified sales representatives: Christine Kubarycz, Tracey Mykins Operations/Circulation kstathis@rochester-citynews.com Circulation manager: Katherine Stathis Distribution: Andy DiCiaccio, David Riccioni, Northstar Delivery, Wolfe News City Newspaper is available free of charge. Additional copies of the current issue may be purchased for $1 each at the City Newspaper office. City Newspaper may be distributed only by authorized distributors. No person may, without prior written permission of City Newspaper, take more than one copy of each weekly issue. City (ISSN 1551-3262) is published weekly by WMT Publications, Inc. Periodical postage paid at Rochester, NY (USPS 022-138). Address changes: City, 250 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607. Member of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies and the New York Press Association. Annual subscriptions: $35 ($30 senior citizens); add $10 for out-of-state subscriptions. Refunds for fewer than ten months cannot be issued. Copyright by WMT Publications Inc., 2015 - all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, photocopying, recording or by any information storage retrieval system without permission of the copyright owner.
URBAN JOURNAL | BY MARY ANNA TOWLER
The future and the race for the Cuomo Billions Maybe I’m just in a January funk. But nationally and here at home, poverty and wealth disparity are crippling us, and I’m seeing a lot of small-bore, more-of-thesame plans to deal with them. I’ll comment another time on the president’s State of the Union address – and on Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address, which he’s giving January 21. Right now, let me mutter about Cuomo’s latest Big Idea: a $1.5 billion Upstate Revitalization Competition to boost the region’s economy. If the state legislature approves the plan, the money will come from the $5 billion surplus from the big bank settlement. “Upstate” is one of those words that mean different things to different New Yorkers. In this case, it’s much of the state north of the Big City: the Finger Lakes (including Rochester), the Southern Tier, Central New York, the North Country, the Mohawk Valley, the Capital area, and the Mid-Hudson area. You may have noticed that those are the same regions – minus Buffalo and New York City – that have been competing for money from another Big Cuomo Initiative: the Regional Economic Development Council grants. And as with those grants, we’ll all have to compete for a share of the $1.5 billion: seven regions competing for one of three awards, each worth $500 million. The new money is bigger. In the four years of the regional economic development program, Rochester’s largest grant has been $96.2 million. We could get more than five times that from the new program. It’s not Buffalo’s billion, but still…. People in the seven regions are supposed to think about what their resources and needs are and what kind of economic development initiatives they’re best suited for. Then they’re to come up with a proposal for investing $500 million. At the press conference announcing the program last week, Cuomo and Howard Zemsky, the new CEO of Empire State Development, said that leaders in each region will have to come up with a strong, well-thought-out plan. But I worry. Other than the size of the awards, this feels a lot like the Regional Economic Development competition. At the beginning, I thought that program had potential. My understanding was that the awards were to go to big initiatives
It would be awful for the state to have this much money available to invest and see it frittered away.” that would create jobs long-term and boost the region. These were to be “transformational” projects, as several people labeled them. Over the program’s four years, some of the money went to significant economic development initiatives like the Eastman Business Park’s Biosciences Manufacturing Center and High Tech Rochester. But the money has also been awarded to apartment developments for the elderly, the Letchworth Park bridge over the Genesee River, a park along the Genesee in Rochester, an update to the Brighton comprehensive plan, work at Frontier Field, and a blood-pressure screening program. It’s not that these are not worthy projects. But they don’t feel “transformational.” And I worry that the new awards will follow the same path. It would be awful for the state to have this much money available to invest and see it frittered away. Maybe it won’t be. Maybe the three awards will go to projects that really are transformational. Maybe Rochester will get one of them. And maybe it’ll give us the shot in the arm that we need. On the other hand, big problems are dragging us down, poverty being the major one. And to solve the poverty problem, we need to address education (from infancy on up), training, wages…. And the cost of that will make the Buffalo Billion seem like piggy-bank change. It’s not that the economicdevelopments initiatives funded by the regional councils can’t help. They can. But a big focus needs to go to ending poverty and the damage it’s doing – to those living in it, and to the state. And there, I see plenty of words, but not much vision or long-term commitment. More on that later.
rochestercitynewspaper.com
CITY 3
[ NEWS FROM THE WEEK PAST ]
Poverty, economy on Cuomo’s agenda Governor Andrew Cuomo began laying out his 2015 Opportunity Agenda, including plans for a Rochester Anti-Poverty Task Force and a proposed Upstate Revitalization Competition. The task force will be a group of government, private, and nonprofit leaders that will examine the root causes of Rochester’s poverty. The competition is for seven Upstate regions — excluding Buffalo-Niagara — that’ll vie for one of three $500 million economic development awards.
Eagle running for school board Howard Eagle will seek a seat on the Rochester school board this year. Eagle is a retired teacher for the Rochester City School District and is currently an adjunct professor at SUNY Brockport. He is a longtime education activist and is often openly critical of the district’s management.
Comptroller critical of East High
East High School underreported safety incidents including violent and disruptive behavior, weapons possession, and sexual
CITY CITY NEWSPAPER
01 4 CITY
offenses, according to an audit by the state comptroller’s office. The audit of seven schools from around the state revealed that most were not complying with state reporting requirements concerning safety issues. The audit was of the 2011-2012 school year, and Rochester school officials said that they have corrected the reporting problems.
News
Palumbo’s out
Rochester City Council member Carla Palumbo, a Democrat, will not seek re-election when her term ends this year. Palumbo recently became CEO of the Legal Aid Society. She represents the Northwest District on Council. Democrat Molly Clifford, a wellknown local figure, will run for Palumbo’s seat.
Warren pushes ban
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren doesn’t want any more high-impact retail stores in the city until the laws governing the stores can be reviewed, says a press release. Warren requested the temporary ban in a letter to Mitch Rowe, the city’s director of planning and zoning. High-impact retail stores, which often include corner stores and mini marts, sometimes become trouble spots in neighborhoods.
A view of Braddock Bay and its wetlands.
PHOTO COURTESY U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
ENVIRONMENT | BY JEREMY MOULE
House has Great Lakes bill The House of Representatives is set to reauthorize funding for a crucial Great Lakes environmental program. The legislation provides five years of funding — from 2016 through 2020 — for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. It’d authorize $300 million annually for projects targeting habitat, invasive species, pollution, water quality, and navigation issues in the lakes and their tributaries. The bill is co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of House members, including Democrat Louise Slaughter and Republicans Chris Collins and Tom Reed.
Congress first authorized the GLRI in 2010, though it has provided varied amounts of funding in the program’s first five years. In December, the House passed legislation that would have authorized $300 million a year for the GLRI from 2015 through 2019. The Senate, for reasons that aren’t clear, never voted on the bill. (The GLRI received $300 million for 2015 in an appropriations bill, so it is funded for this year.) GLRI funding has supported several local projects that have restored wetlands near Braddock Bay, led to a new model that Monroe County can use to determine when
to close public beaches to swimming, and developed plans for reducing problematic nutrient pollution in Genesee River tributaries. But another major project needs at least some GLRI funding. The US Army Corps of Engineers wants to restore wetlands and a barrier beach in Braddock Bay, a project that Senator Chuck Schumer says could cost as much as $9 million. Schumer supports the plan, as do Slaughter and Greece town officials. The Army Corps will have to apply for GLRI funding once it’s available, says Eric Walker, spokesperson for Slaughter.
W E E K LY E - N E W S L E T T E R G E T A S U M M A R Y O F T H E W E E K ’ S T O P S T O R I E S F R O M T H E P A P E R S E N T D I R E C T LY T O Y O U R I N B O X E V E R Y W E D N E S D AY : N E W S , D I N I N G , M U S I C , A R T & E N T E R TA I N M E N T , E V E N T S , M OV I E S & M O R E . A N D J U S T L I K E P I C K I N G U P T H E PA P E R , I T ’ S CO M P L E T E LY F R E E .
SIGN UP TODAY AT
R O C H E S T E R C I T Y N E W S PA P E R . COM/ NEWSLE T TER
E - M A I L A D D R E S S W I L L N OT B E S O L D O R D I S T R I B U T E D, E V E R . W E H AT E S PA M A S M U C H A S YO U D O . H O W E V E R T H E C AT I S G O I N G > > >
JANUARY 21-27, 2015
same child could have dyslexia — a writing and reading challenge. That child will do well with a consultant for some intensive services.” [ ROCHESTER SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT BOLGEN VARGAS ]
EDUCATION | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
Specialists for special education If the Rochester City School District is to have any chance of significantly increasing its graduation rate, it must improve outcomes for special-education students. To that end, the district is expanding its use of consultant teaching, which provides specialized help for students when needed. Roughly 17.1 percent of city school students have some type of special-education classification — a wide-ranging label that includes students with severe disabilities to those with mild learning difficulties. And a report released late last year by Metro Justice shows that special-education students in city schools have among the highest suspension rates, greatly encumbering their chances of graduating. The majority of those students, according to the report, are black and Hispanic. Critics have also accused the district of over-classification: placing students in special ed. who might not need to be there. Consultant teaching allows the district to individualize interventions, says Christopher Suriano, the district’s executive director of specialized services. You target a student’s specific need, instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. “You could have a child that’s very strong, doing just fine in seventh-grade
math,” says Superintendent Bolgen Vargas. “But that same child could have dyslexia — a writing and reading challenge. That child will do well with a consultant for some intensive services.” The approach gives students the temporary help they need from a specialist, but allows them to stay with their peers in their regular classes. That appeals to many students and parents who fear the stigma of special-education classifications, which sometimes causes them to refuse services. Consultant teaching is also more flexible and uses teachers who are specialized in the subject matter in which the student needs help. The consultant teacher approach has been used in the Syracuse school district and is showing positive results, Suriano says. Graduation rates for specialeducation students increased from 34.7 percent in August 2012 to 41 percent in August 2014, he says. During that same period, Rochester’s grad rate for special-education students climbed from 18.7 percent to 27 percent using some consultant teachers. Over-classification is a completely different problem, Vargas says. It happens
Christopher Suriano. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
when intervention doesn’t start soon enough, he says. Prekindergarten is the time to work on language delays, speech impediments, and hurdles to reading so that the child can be declassified by the time he or she reaches third or fourth grade, he says. “The goal is always to be moving toward declassification,” Suriano says.
Clifford’s comeback Such is the turbulent state of local politics at the moment that a reporter asked if Molly Clifford, who announced her bid for City Council last week, is running as a Democrat. A bit of background: Clifford is a solid-blue Dem who once ran the local party. But the Dems, you see, are still reeling from Sandra Doorley’s defection. Doorley, the county district attorney and one of the party’s brightest stars, announced earlier last week that she is becoming a Republican. She offered very little in the way of explanation. But back to Clifford, who is seeking to represent the Northwest District on City Council. The seat’s current occupant, Carla Palumbo, is stepping down this year, which is also the end of her term. Clifford is well-known in political circles and has held various positions in city government. Her most recent position in the city was director of fire administration. She resigned after Lovely Warren took office as mayor. Clifford went to work in the private sector. Clifford said that she is running because she loves the city and because she wants to fight for the residents of Northwest Rochester, who want good jobs, safe neighborhoods, recreation opportunities for their families, and strong schools.
WEEKEND PLANNER
FREE
N E E D S O M E I D E A S F O R W H AT T O D O T H I S W E E K E N D ? O U R T H U R S D AY N E W S L E T T E R H A S S U G G E ST I O N S F O R CO O L M U S I C , T H E AT E R , A RT, A N D OT H E R S P E C I A L E V E N TS H A P P E N I N G T H R O U G H O U T T H E A R E A S O Y O U ’ L L A L W AY S H A V E S O M E T H I N G F U N T O D O .
SIGN UP TODAY AT
R O C H E S T E R C I T Y N E W S PA P E R . COM/ NEWSLET TER
> > > O N A VA C AT I O N , S O W E M AY S E N D T H E E - M A I L S W I T H H E R . S H E P R O M I S E D T O TA K E P H O T O S & M A I L U S P O S T C A R D S .
rochestercitynewspaper.com
CITY NEWSPAPER
doing just fine in seventh-grade math,” But that
POLITICS | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN
02
“You could have a child that’s very strong,
CITY 5
ENVIRONMENT | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN
Rochester to undertake citywide climate inventory
The city tracks use of its 24 electric vehicle charging stations. The data for January 2015 is not complete. Level 2, pictured in the above graphic, is the kind of charging station that the city uses. IMAGE PROVIDED
FOLLOW CITY ON
@roccitynews
6 CITY
JANUARY 21-27, 2015
The City of Rochester will hire a consultant to help it put together a Climate Action Plan — a step that an official says builds on other projects and programs helping to make Rochester a more sustainable and, therefore, more desirable city. “You want to be in a community that’s somewhat progressive in sustainability areas. People like that,” says Anne Spaulding, the city’s energy and sustainability manager. “It’s a place where people kind of like to live and like to be.” The plan will essentially be a blueprint that will include goals, actions, and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the city, she says. The city will accept proposals from interested consultants until January 30. The city already has a detailed plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations, including its buildings and its fleet, Spaulding says. So the next logical step, she says, is to evaluate the city as a whole – both the public and the private sectors. It’s premature to talk about what the plan might include, Spaulding says. But the areas it will focus on are energy efficiency, green buildings, renewable energy, transportation, solid waste management, land use, and community engagement. The engagement part means encouraging people to learn about what they can do to reduce their carbon footprint, she says. “Many of these things are things that we’re already doing,” Spaulding says. “We have a bicycle master plan. We’re doing a lot of infill development. We put in electric vehicle charging stations.” The state encourages Climate Smart Communities to create Climate Action
Plans — although participation is voluntary. Climate Smart Communities pledge to take local actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the changing climate. Locally, the Town of Irondequoit, the City of Rochester, and the Town of Brighton are Climate Smart Communities.
Brighton was focused on sustainability long before it became a Climate Smart Community, says Town Supervisor Bill Moehle. Brighton has a Sustainability Oversight Committee that advises the town government on environmental issues including energy conservation, waste reduction, building codes, business practices, and sustainable transportation. And the town is doing an inventory of its greenhouse gas emissions that it will use as a benchmark if and when it decides to put together a Climate Action Plan, Moehle says. “There are not a lot of Climate Smart Communities in this area,” he says. “We want to set an example.” Brighton, Moehle points out, was the first community in Monroe County to enact a local fracking ban. And Moehle says that he wants the town’s new Comprehensive Plan to have sustainability at its core for the first time. Brighton is in the process of updating its plan. (Comprehensive plans are guides for growth and development.) “In a lot of ways, it’s a no-brainer,” he says, because reducing the town’s carbon footprint saves energy, money, and protects the environment — a win on all fronts. It’s important for the City of Rochester to be viewed as a leader in the climate change fight,
A Chevy Volt. FILE PHOTO
the city’s Spaulding says. State and local efforts are the primary battlefronts against climate change, given the paralysis at the federal level. “I think many times people look to municipal governments to see what they’re doing and maybe to follow their lead,” Spaulding says. “If they can see that it’s important to a city and that we are good stewards of our energy dollars and of our environment, I think that’s important to people and people can follow suit.” Spaulding says that the city will gather input on the Climate Action Plan from community groups, nonprofits, businesses, and others. The city will also look to prepare for unavoidable changes in climate, such as the more frequent and more intense storms that are already happening. “We do try to incorporate green infrastructure wherever possible,” Spaulding says. “We have a new porous pavement parking lot here at City Hall, along with our green roof. We’ve put in several rain gardens. We’re doing another porous parking lot at Turning Point Park and also some porous pavement up at the port development.” And use of the city’s electric vehicle charging stations is growing steadily, she says. “Even if people aren’t interested in dealing with the climate change aspect of it, all of the actions that we’ll take do have other benefits,” Spaulding says. “They do have economic benefits. They do have public health benefits. So they will be making it a better, more livable community and saving money and saving energy. So I think it’s kind of a win-win for everybody.”
WEEKLY SPECIALS • $1 Oyster Tuesdays • • No Corkage Fee Wednesdays •
• $5 Custom Craft
Cocktails on Thursdays • WEEKDAY HAPPY HOUR 4-6pm OPEN Mon - Sat For DINNER 274 N. Goodman St., Rochester
www.lentorestaurant.com ww l 271-3470 3470 • 271
rochestercitynewspaper.com
CITY 7
TWEETS BEING TWEETS BEING TWEETS BEING TWEETS twitter.com /roccitynews
For more Tom Tomorrow, including a political blog and cartoon archive, visit www.thismodernworld.com
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.)
Lecture on designing urban spaces
The Community Design Center of Rochester will present “Street Smart,” a lecture by Victor Dover, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28. Dover and his firm, Dover, Kohl & Partners, have been designing walkable and sustainable spaces for more than two decades. He is co-author of “Street Design: the Secret to Great
Cities and Towns,” and he shares his knowledge at a time when residents of communities across the country are seeking walkable and pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly streets. Dover will speak at Gleason Works’ auditorium, 1000 University Avenue. Tickets: $15 general admission; students free with current ID; and seniors $10 with pre-registration. Information: 271-0520.
Library’s race conversation continues
Public Library will hold “Conversations on Race,” an ongoing community discussion, from 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27. The meetings, which are presented in collaboration with a wide range of community organizations to raise awareness, have attracted more than 600 participants. This meeting will be held at the Maplewood Community Library, 1111 Dewey Avenue. Meetings are scheduled into March at different libraries throughout the city.
The Friends and Foundation of the Rochester
CITY NEWS BLOG
POLITICS, PEOPLE, EVENTS, & ISSUES
rochestercitynewspaper.com/BLOGS/NEWSBLOG COMMENTING ON THE STATE OF ROCHESTER & BEYOND 8 CITY
JANUARY 21-27, 2015
Dining
As seen at Fireside Grill and Sports Bar: (left) A reuben sandwich with house-brined corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese & Thousand Island dressing on grilled, marbled rye. (Right) the Kung Pao Calamari comes with a sauce that's worth the trip alone. PHOTOS BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
Local joint modernized Fireside Grill and Sports Bar 3939 EAST HENRIETTA ROAD, HENRIETTA MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY: 11 A.M. TO 12 A.M.; SUNDAY: 12 P.M. TO 10 P.M. 486-4611; FIRESIDEGRILLSPORTSBAR.COM [ REVIEW ] BY CHRIS LINDSTROM
I heard about Fireside Grill and Sports Bar when one of my day-job colleagues mentioned that it was his go-to local spot for sports bar fare — with a bit of a twist. What got me to make the drive to Henrietta was his description of Chef Martin Paxton’s passion and how he strived to make the best of the sports bar-style menu. And it didn’t hurt that a gas fireplace in the middle of the front dining room welcomed us from the cold winter night and got us ready to chow down. Fireside has done an admirable job remodeling the interior of this formerly old-school local joint to make it welcoming and generically modern, both in the dining areas and the separated bar — I enjoyed the
wooden table tops especially on the larger communal tables. Staying true to its name, plenty of modern TVs adorn the walls to let you enjoy whatever games are on at the time. After my dining partners and I got comfortable, we dove into the menu to try and find those items that really captured the passions that got me in the door. Both the Chicago Roast Beef ($10) and Reuben ($10) sandwiches featured house-made ingredients that got me excited right off the bat. The giardiniera brought needed crunch and brightness with a touch of spice to Fireside’s take on the Italian beef sandwich. The roast beef was cooked in house and the bread stood up well to the juices. The corned beef was also cured and cooked at the restaurant which is critical to any good Reuben. There was real grain to the meat, a subtle cure and a bit of chew that just suited the sandwich. The house-made ruffled chips came out crunchy and dark gold, and the French fries were tasty (despite the fact they were originally frozen). Another winner in my books was the Kung Pao Calamari appetizer ($12),
although it did suffer from a couple technical flaws. The Kung Pao sauce struck that hard to find balance between sweet, salty, and spicy and complemented the lightly cooked veggies and crunchy peanuts well. But the fried calamari rings were inconsistently cooked and the breading was soggy before it got to our table. Still, that sauce is a must try and is available on bar staples like chicken fingers and wings as well. On the burger side of things, Fireside’s BBQ Brisket Burger ($12) was a major flavor bomb. I liked that the restaurant used brisket and sirloin in its blend which created a beefy patty that could stand up to the smoked brisket, bacon, cheddar, and BBQ sauce. Those four strong toppings carried this smoky burger to a mouthwatering place. The pizza di funghi ($10 for a 9-inch small; $19 for a 16-inch large) hit a few notes I really liked. The portobello slices were the most impactful mushroom on the pizza and brought that beautiful earthiness. The tomato sauce was bright and the crust was crisped nicely. The pie could have used
some more salt, but the intense flavors made this quite successful. The New England Clam Chowder ($3 for a cup) was seasoned well and had some good depth of flavor, but was over thickened and ended up on the gloppy side. Both the clams and the potatoes were cooked properly which was great to see since they have to be added at different times to make that work. I thought the idea behind the crab cakes ($14) — with a creamy tomato, mushroom, and shrimp sauce — was smart, but the cakes were on the mushy side and the sauce needed some salt, spice, and acid. A New Orleansinspired sauce should have been dynamic and exciting, instead it was overly heavy, drab, and it dragged down the dish. The only real fail of our meals was the broiled haddock ($12), which we ordered in lieu of the Friday fish fry hoping to see what they did with the healthier fare. Unfortunately, the fish was overcooked and suffered from excessive lemon-pepper which overpowered the dish. The supporting spaghetti with shrimp, arugula, and zucchini lacked cohesiveness or any particularly interesting flavors and was underwhelming. I know it’s more difficult to make healthy dishes while still staying in the sports bar line, but some flavor development would have been great to see here. We did get the chance to try one of Fireside’s newer desserts which doesn’t have a name currently ($6) but, if you enjoy it as much as we did, you can try to create a permanent name for it on the menu. Banana and peanut butter mousses were served on top of a rich chocolate pound cake along with whipped cream and a pair of sauces. This dish was a hit and was demolished in record time by my wife and work friend. Despite some of the technical critiques, Fireside is the kind of restaurant I can stand behind. Chef Paxton’s passion for food is evident and he regularly tests this skills with numerous homemade specials and some appetizing twists on the standard sports bar fare. I thought his takes on sandwiches were spot on and he really brought the flavor with that Kung Pao sauce. Those aspects successfully set this small-town bar apart from the prevalent Henrietta chain restaurants and made me want to make this a place I come back to for a game and some comforting food. You can read more from Chris Lindstrom or listen to his podcast on his food blog, Foodabouttown. com. Share any dining tips with him on Twitter and Instagram @stromie. rochestercitynewspaper.com
CITY 9
Upcoming [ JAZZ ]
Music
Stephane Wrembel. Saturday, February 7. Lovin’
Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. 8 p.m. $20. lovincup.com; stephanewrembel.com. [ ALT-COUNTRY ]
Drive-By Truckers. Saturday, March 14. Water Street
Music Hall, 204 North Water Street. 8 p.m. $20-$25. waterstreetmusic.com; drivebytruckers.com. [ ROCK ]
All Time Low. Tuesday, May 19. Main Street Armory, 900
East Main Street. 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. mainstreetarmory.com; alltimelow.com.
Sydney Blu
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 PEARL NIGHTCLUB, 349 EAST AVENUE 10 P.M. | $15 | WANTICKETS.COM; SYDNEYBLU.COM [ ELECTRONIC ] Hailing from Ontario, Canada, Sydney
Blu set up shop in Miami in 2010 and quickly established herself as a highly talented DJ in the EDM scene, generating numerous hits singles on the Beatport charts. In particular, Blu’s single, “Give it Up For Me,” landed as one of Beatport’s highest selling songs, and made Blu the only female electronic producer to ever have a top 10 hit on the website. Blu has since toured extensively, playing in major clubs across the globe, including performances in Ibiza, Manila, Africa, and Brazil. $42 for a three event pass to Sydney Blu, Beckwith (February 20), and Amtrac (March 20).
— BY KURT NYE
Super Killer Robots SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 THE MONTAGE MUSIC HALL, 50 CHESTNUT STREET 8 P.M. | $5-$8 | THEMONTAGEMUSICHALL.COM [ ROCK ] If Black Sabbath and Rage Against the Machine
were to have a baby, the result would be Buffalo oddity Super Killer Robots. The foursome produces some serious 1970’s riffing while using that RATM lyrical delivery and some metal style singing. While the music is great, the best part may be the subject matter of the songs. Some of the group’s more popular tunes are named after pop culture icons and there’s humor mixed in as well. Armed with Valor, Setiva, and BML will also play. — BY TREVOR LEWIS
CITY works.
“We introduced our Hopsfest Craft Beer Festival in August with ads in City Newspaper. Response from City readers has continued to be more than we ever expected. People say they read City and have seen our ads. We know it. We see it. We now advertise Nedloh regularly to let readers know the brewery’s promotions.” Howie Jacobsen | Nedloh Brewing Co. | CEO of Red Rock 1886 10 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Emily Barnes, Fionna Corrine, and Ben Sheridan. Bug Jar, 219
Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 7 p.m. $6. Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Steve Lyons. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. Feb. 28, 8 p.m.
Routine Involvements
[ ALBUM REVIEW ] [ BLUES ]
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 BUG JAR, 219 MONROE AVENUE 8:30 P.M. | $6-$8 | BUGJAR.COM ROUTINEINVOLVEMENTS.COM
Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille.com. 10 p.m.
“The Dan Eaton Band” SELF-RELEASED facebook.com/daneatonband
[ ALT-ROCK ] Ambient trances encircle punk wails and
surf rock noodles in The Routine Involvements’ music. The band dances a few genres, but seem to sit comfortably in the shoegaze subgenre. The duo, Ben Corey and Atom Mac, stays nimble in its guitar and drums arrangement, while not sounding slim. Searching vocals, synth effects, and distortion give gravity which at times is volatile. “Future Days” (released March 2014) is the band’s second and most recent album, out on local label, Dadstache Records. Pleistocene, Painted Zeros, and Northern Spies will also perform. — BY TYLER PEARCE
Marshall Crenshaw and The Bottle Rockets THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 WATER STREET MUSIC HALL, 204 NORTH WATER STREET 8 P.M. | $16.50-$20 | WATERSTREETMUSIC.COM [ ROCK ] Marshall Crenshaw's string of classics during
the 1980’s were as good as anything produced during that period, but they rarely got a fair shake. Crenshaw is more than an underrated, critically acclaimed performer; he is an essential link between early rock ‘n’ roll and the modern era. The Midwestern quartet, The Bottle Rockets, plays its own set and then joins Crenshaw as his backing band. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR
ROCHESTER
Upward Groove. Temple
The Dan Eaton Band
[ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]
From its red velvet cake cover, to its blue collar endurance, The Dan Eaton Band’s new self-titled release is a powerful and sweet affair. The album kicks off rough and tumble with “Happy Man,” a tune that has the guitar scratching the sky while trading off atmosphere with Eaton’s storied lyrics. The man’s voice is in fine form throughout as if he’s been exploring tones he didn’t know were previously there. “Remember” reminds me of Harry Chapin hailing a cab. Neil Young and Tom Petty are in there too just a-clinging to Eaton’s sleeve. This is pure, insightful Americana that tells a story of the blue collar blues. Who knows, it might be your story in there as well. You’re cooking at home, he’s Dan Eaton. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
CITY
MUSIC
FEATURES, REVIEWS, CHOICES, & CONCERTS ROCHESTERCITYNEWSPAPER.COM/MUSIC
National Teenset Outsider Party. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 12-2 a.m. [ JAZZ }
Anthony Giannovola.
Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6:309:30 p.m. The Dady Brothers. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 7 p.m. [ OPEN MIC ]
Open Jam with Nate Coffey. Murph’s
Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave. Irondequoit. 3426780. 9 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ] Dick Tosti. Gigi’s Italian Kitchen, 2256 Hudson Ave. 544-5440. 5-9 p.m. Dick Tosti - finger picking guitarist and vocals. Italian music and 50s and 60s soft golden oldies. Free for customers. continues on page 13
NEW YORK
WEEKEND
PLANNER S U PER AW ESOME
THINGS TO DO EVERY WEEKEND
CONCERTS!
EXHIBITS!
EVENTS!
THINGS TO DO EVERY WEEKEND, E-MAILED EVERY THURSDAY! IT’S FREE! SIGN UP TODAY AT
ROCHESTERCITYNEWSPAPER.COM/NEWSLETTER rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 11
Music Family ties Jen Chapin SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 BOP SHOP RECORDS, 1460 MONROE AVENUE 8:30 P.M. | $10 | 271-3354; BOPSHOP.COM JENCHAPIN.COM [ PROFILE ] BY RON NETSKY
There was a time in the mid-1970’s when you could hardly turn on a radio without hearing the pop hit “Cat’s In The Cradle.” Singer Harry Chapin wrote the music and his wife Sandy wrote the lyrics of the quintessential song about a child and his absent father. Their daughter, Jen Chapin, now a formidable singer-songwriter herself, was three years old when the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1974. Although her father would jokingly introduce it as a song with lyrics his wife wrote about him being away too much, the truth is more complicated. Chapin describes him as a loving father who took the time to design and build a custom-made dollhouse with her to fit her favorite floppy doll. “He was a great dad,” says Chapin, who appears at the Bop Shop on Saturday. “When he was home he was totally present, but he was totally gone for more than half the time and we gave him a hard time for that. The song is totally true and totally not true.” To say Chapin grew up in a talented family would be an understatement. Aside from her mega-star father, her uncles, Steve and Tom Chapin, are both musicians and her cousins, Abigail and Lily, perform as the Chapin Sisters. Her mother, Sandy, is a poet. Chapin occasionally performs one of her
dad’s songs, but she has carved out her own niche, albeit a tough one to categorize. “It’s too folk for jazz and too jazz for folk,” Chapin says. “My reference point and my peer group are jazz musicians. I’ve never really been part of the indie folk scene. Jazz is more relevant to me than anything else.” In fact, her trio features two excellent jazz players: bassist Stephan Crump (Chapin’s husband) has worked with Vijay Iyer and Dave Liebman, and guitarist Jamie Fox has played with the late Jack McDuff and Blood, Sweat & Tears. 12 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015
“I’m a social musician,” Chapin says. “I’ve always been energized, inspired and motivated by the people I play with. Even in writing songs, which is a totally solitary thing for me, I write them thinking, ‘Is this going to be fun for them to play?’ I’ve been so spoiled playing with amazing musicians.” For years Chapin had a larger band; she now prefers the trio setting. “It’s very satisfying because we get to stand out,” Chapin says. “We’re all very much exposed and we have a great responsibility to the time, the rhythm, the groove, the intonation, and the expression. It’s like a three-legged stool; everybody has got to hold up their end.” Over the past two decades Chapin has released nine albums, ranging from “Revisions,” which explores the music of Stevie Wonder, to “Light Of Mine,” Jen Chapin will perform at the Bop Shop on Saturday, January 24. Like her father, 1970’s folk singer Harry Chapexamining issues of power and in, Jen blends her social activism into her music. PHOTO COURTESY G.E. MASANA fear. She writes and sings striking original tunes and breathes new life into covers like Van Morrison’s “Into The Mystic.” WhyHunger, an organization started by care about in a way that’s not didactic or Her latest album, “Reckoning,” was her father and then-Catholic priest and preachy or boring or condescending.” produced by five-time Grammy Award radio host Bill Ayres in 1975. If you look up Chapin’s songs on winner Kevin Killen, who has worked “My other non-paid job is as a hunger YouTube, you will notice an unusual with David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Kate and poverty activist, being immersed in voice engaging fans among the Bush, and others. advocating for those issues,” says Chapin, comments: that of Chapin herself. who lives in Brooklyn with her husband “Even on the highest level of pop Chapin was 10 when her father was and two young sons. “Why does hunger stardom, I think that’s part of the deal killed in a car crash on the way to a exist in a world where we’re more than now,” she says. “The 1970’s mercurial performance. He was 38. capable of feeding everyone? artists who are expressing themselves, “It plays out like a graphic novel,” “I’m just so aware of the luxury of standing on a cliff, painting landscapes, Chapin says. “I can see the different being able to have a freelance job, have thinking of songs, like Joni Mitchell — scenes of what I was doing that day and fulfillment, do interesting work as a that just doesn’t work so much anymore. then finding out. musician and get to take the kids to “In some ways I think it’s the most There were a lot of complications school and not be totally harried trying clear inheritance from my dad. I like in how to continue his legacy and tie to work three minimum-wage jobs.” up loose ends, she says. Her mother people and I’m interested in connecting scrambled for years trying to keep with them. It’s my instinct — it’s natural Some of Chapin’s songs, like “Feed various charities he funded afloat. for me to respond.” “I know from other losses that part Your Baby” (from “Reckoning”) tie her of it is someone slipping away and you songwriting and activist worlds together. want to keep their legacy alive,” Chapin Finding the right balance between says. “You want to celebrate that work making social statements in songs and for a good cause and that’s what we’ve writing more personally is an ongoing done every year since my dad died. Every challenge for her. single day I get emails or I meet people “I only have so many romantic who tell me how much his life meant.” heartbreaks to document at this stage,” Like her father, Chapin is an Chapin says. “My mind doesn’t really go avid social activist. She works with there that much. I write about things I
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
Gillian, Talking Under Water, Bryan Johnson & Family, and Better By Morning. Bug Jar, 219
Mark Fantasia. TGI Fridays, 432 Greece Ridge Center Dr. reverbnation.com. 7 p.m. Monkey Scream Project. Village Rock Cafe, 213 Main St. East Rochester. 5861640. 9 p.m. Moondance Band . Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $7. Greg Townson. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 5 p.m.
Kongos, My Goodness, Alien Ant Farm, and King Buffalo. Main Street Armory,
900 E. Main St. 232-3221. mainstreetarmory.com. 6 p.m. $20-$30.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Jim Lane. Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave. Irondequoit. 342-6780. 8 p.m. Free. Mandolin Orchestra. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. 473-6140. bernunzio.com. 6:30 p.m. Professor Anonymous. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 6-8 p.m.
Senior Strummers Dulcimer Group. Downtown Senior
Center, 25 Franklin St. 3818224. goldenlink.org. 1-2 p.m. Steve Lyons. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. Feb. 28, 8 p.m. [ BLUES ]
Big Blue House. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue. thelittle.org. 7:30 p.m. Big Blue House Ft. Jerry Engler. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. thelittle. org/cafe. 7:30-9:30 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
Chapel Concert by Candlelight: Telos Trio.
Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St. 271-6513. thirdpresbyterian.org. 7:30 p.m. Compline. Christ Church, 141 East Ave. 454-3878. christchurchrochester.org/. 9 p.m.
Eastman at Washington Square Lunchtime Concerts.
,. 274-1400. esm.rochester. edu/community/lunchtime/. 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Faculty Recital: Johnandrew Slominski, Piano. Eastman
East Wing Hatch Recital Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1000. esm. rochester.edu. 8 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
Bossa Nova Jazz Thursdays ft. The Charles Mitchell Group.
Espada Brazilian Steak, 274 N. Goodman St. Village Gate. 473-0050. espadasteak.com. 6 p.m. Free. January Jamboree. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 8 p.m. Ft. Wholesale Kids, Jon Lewis Band, The Tyler Pierce
Krypton 88 and Stephen Pavia. Abilene Bar & Lounge,
153 Liberty Pole Way. 2323230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 6-9 p.m.
BLUES | BLIND BOY PAXTON
ROCK | WALK THE MOON
Though a well-rounded multi-instrumentalist, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton shines brightest with a guitar in his lap. You could say he plays in the Piedmont style, and you wouldn’t be wrong, but there’s something in the young man’s voice that burns hotter beyond the fire and longing of just straight up acoustic blues. Based in L.A. and barely into his 30’s, Blind Boy Paxton is a seasoned soul who renders goose bumps out of his fingertips. Like Lonnie Johnson? Well then, you’re gonna love this cat.
Though the band takes its name from The Police’s single “Walking On the Moon,” Walk the Moon doesn’t have much in common with Sting and the guys. The group puts out a form of pop-rock that is much more pop than rock — and even then, more artsy than poppy. Many of Walk the Moon’s singles have a supercharged energy behind them that is definitely aimed at people on the dance floor. The band’s new wave style is perfectly stated in its song “We Are the Kids,” in which they sing “We got our own fresh set of rules.” With catchy synth riffs and infectious hooks, Walk the Moon’s rules are easy to abide to.
Blind Boy Paxton plays with The Downhill Strugglers on Friday, January 23, at Sticky Lips BBQ, 830 Jefferson Road. 9 p.m. $15-$20. stickylipsbbq.com. — BY FRANK DE BLASE Project, and Personal Blend. $7-$10.
Jazz Weekends! ft. The David Detweiler Trio. Next
Door Bar & Grill, 3220 Monroe Ave. 249-4575. wegmansnextdoor.com. Thursday: 5 p.m., Friday: 8 p.m/. Free.
Laura Dubin and Antonio Guerrero. Fiamma, 1308
Buffalo Rd. 270-4683. fiammarochester.com/. 6-9 p.m. A brand new weekly jazz night at Fiamma Pizza e Vino, with music by Laura Dubin and Antonio Guerrero.
Spies . Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 8:30 p.m. $6-$8.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Cabinet and The HoneySmugglers. Montage
Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. mon. 9 p.m.
Folk Faces and Bone Orchard Butchers. Abilene
Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free. Ryan Carey. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. The Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:308:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
[ BLUES ]
Marshall Crenshaw and The Bottle Rockets. Water Street
Blind Boy Paxton and The Downhill Strugglers. Sticky
Music Hall, 204 N. Water St. 325-5600. waterstreetmusic. com. 8 p.m. $16.50-$20. Dave McGrath. Genesee Brew House, 25 Cataract St. 263-9200. geneseebeer.com/ brew-house. 6-8 p.m.
Painted Zeros, Routine Involvements, and Northern
Pub, 1730 N. Goodman St. 478-6608. 9:30 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9:30 p.m. $6. Pan de Oro. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St. 232-1333. havanacabanaroc.com. 10 p.m. Call for info. Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. 546-3450. rochesterplaza.com. 6 p.m. Free. Steve Lyons. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. Feb. 28, 8 p.m.
The Joe Santora Trio, Curtis Kendrick, and Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s
Walk the Moon performs with Kongos, New Politics, My Goodness, and Alien Ant Farm on Friday, January 23, at The Main Street Armory, 900 East Main Street. 6 p.m. $20-$30. mainstreetarmory.com; walkthemoonband.com. — BY TREVOR LEWIS
Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 9 p.m. $15-$20. Dave Riccioni & Friends. The Beale, 1930 Empire Blvd. Webster. 216-1070. thebealegrille.com. 6-9 p.m. Mama Hart Band. Norton’s
Nazareth College Opera Workshop. Nazareth College
Arts Center Callahan Theater, 4245 East Ave. 389-2700. naz. edu/music. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ] Syndey Blu . Pearl Nightclub, 349 East Ave. 757-7528370. songkick.com. 10 p.m. $15-$42. [ JAZZ ]
Jazz Weekends! ft. The David Detweiler Trio. Next
Door Bar & Grill, 3220 Monroe Ave. 249-4575. wegmansnextdoor.com. Thursday: 5 p.m., Friday: 8 p.m/. Free. Just Jazz Trio. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 7:3010:30 p.m. Matthew Sieber Ford Trio. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St. Paul St. 262-2090. tapas177. com. 4:30 p.m. Free.
The Moho Collective 5th Anniversary Party. Lovin’
Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 2929940. lovincup.com. 9 p.m.
The Joe Santora Trio, Curtis Kendrick, and Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s
Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free.
Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes. Pultneyville
Grill, 4135 Lake Rd. Pultneyville. 315-589-4512. PultneyvilleGrill.com. 7 p.m. The Westview Project. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue. thelittle.org. [ R&B/ SOUL ]
Luca & The ElectroKings. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 9 p.m.
An Anthology of Marvin Gaye’s Music. Hochstein
Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 723-3334. hochstein.org. 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. [ HIP-HOP/RAP ]
Emilio Rojas and INF.
California Brew Haus, 402 W. Ridge Rd. 671-9080. songkick.com. 8 p.m. $15.
Slap Weh Fridays ft. Blazin Fiyah. Eclipse Bar & Lounge,
372 Thurston Rd. 235-9409. Call for info.
Machine Gun English, Scope & Figure, and The Fowls.
Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832. firehousesaloon.com. 9 p.m.2 a.m. $5.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Cosy Sheridan. Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Ave. Penfield. goldenlink.org. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. Jim Lane. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 7:3010:30 p.m.
Scott Regan and Maria Gillard. Bernunzio Uptown
Music, 122 East Ave. 4736140. bernunzio.com. 8 p.m. $10. Sofrito. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St. 232-1333. havanacabanaroc.com. 10 p.m. Call for info. Steve Lyons. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. Feb. 28, 8 p.m. Sundials & Sparrows. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9:30 p.m. $5. [ CLASSICAL ]
Guest Artist - Khasma Piano Duo. Eastman East Wing
Hatch Recital Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1000. esm.rochester. edu. 8-10 p.m.
Nazareth College Opera Workshop. Nazareth College
Arts Center Callahan Theater, 4245 East Ave. 389-2700. naz. edu/music. 7:30-9 p.m. Free.
continues on page 14
[ POP/ROCK ]
Me & the Boyz. T.C.
Hooligans, 134 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 225-7180. meandtheboyz.com. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 13
Lethal Lorelei’s Birthday Bash. Montage Music Hall,
50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. Ft. Armed with Valor, Setiva, BML, and Super Killer Robors. $5-$8.
L L ’ U O Y
! P I FL
( O U R PA G E S )
A Tribute to the Rolling Stones: Celebrating 50 Years of Satisfaction.
University of Rochester Strong Auditorium, River Campus. 275-9397. rochester.edu. 7 p.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 FOLK | COSY SHERIDAN
Celtic Music Sundays. Milk and honey smooth with generous servings of life metaphors, Cosy Sheridan is a folk force. Nearing her third decade on the festival circuit, Sheridan carries 12 albums, the wisdom of her age, and little sign of letting up. Her voice dances a delicate falsetto to a throaty gravity and she’s been writing songs longer than I’ve been alive. Alongside numerous folk awards, she also teaches workshops and started a Folk music camp in her hometown, Moab, Utah. It’s the folk life.
Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille.com. 7 p.m. Free. Fandango at the Tango. Tango Cafe, 35 South Washington St. 271-4930. tangocafedance. com. 7:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted.
Cosy Sheridan plays Saturday, January 25, at the Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Avenue. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. goldenlink.org, cosysheridan.com. — BY TYLER PEARCE
Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. $7-$9. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. Steve Lyons. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. Feb. 28, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 [ COUNTRY ] Rebel Posse. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]
80’s Dance Club Night. BLU
Bar & Grill, 250 Pixley Rd. 247-0079. facebook.com/ BluBarGrill. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $3.
Supper Time with DJ Bizmuth. Lovin’ Cup, 300
NOW READ CITY NEWSPAPER ON ANY TABLET, SMARTPHONE, OR MOBILE DEVICE USING ISSUU FLIP THE PAGES OF THIS WEEK’S ISSUE OR BROWSE SELECT BACK ISSUES, GUIDES & SPECIAL SECTIONS
NOW AVAILABLE AT ISSUU.COM/ROCCITYNEWS
Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 5-8 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
1940’s Canteen Dance Party. Abilene Bar & Lounge,
153 Liberty Pole Way. 2323230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 9 p.m. Ft. The Sounds of Music Orchestra from the Gate Swingers. The Charlie Mitchell Group. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue. thelittle.org.
Late Night Jazz Jam Session. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. 11 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
The Joe Santora Trio, Curtis Kendrick, and Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s
Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free.
A Tribute to Norah Jones and the Handsome Band. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-
14 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
9940. lovincup.com. 8 p.m. $10-$14 per day. [ R&B/ SOUL ] Jen Chapin. The Bop Shop, 1460 Monroe Ave. 271-3354. bopshop. com. 8:30-10 p.m. $10. [ REGGAE/JAM ]
January Thaw Tribute Concert. The German House Theater, 315 Gregory St. 442-6880. facebook.com/ JanuaryThawConcert. 7 p.m. Ft. The Buddhahood & Friends, Teressa Wilcox, and Nate Coffey. $10- $15. [ POP/ROCK ]
The Barry Brothers. Sticky Lips
BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq. com. 10 p.m.-midnight. DILF. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N. Goodman St. 266-3570. DILFband.com. 9:30 p.m. Eight Days A Week. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic. com. 8:30 p.m. The Forever Era. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. bouldercoffee. info. 8-10 p.m.
The Goods, Distant View, Pseudo Youth, and Six ways to Sunday. Firehouse Saloon,
814 S. Clinton Ave. 3193832. firehousesaloon.com. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. Hall Pass. Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, 5857 Rt. 96. Farmington. 585-9243232. fingerlakesgaming. com/. 8 p.m.
Jayke Orvis, S.S. Web, Declan Ryan, Glenwood, and Hannah Weider. Bug
Steve Piper CD Release Party. Tango Cafe, 35 South
Washington St. 387-0562. tangocafedance.com/ fandango_at_the_tango. html. 3-5 p.m. With Cammie Enaharo. $5. [ CLASSICAL ]
Bill Slater Solo Piano (Brunch). Woodcliff Hotel &
Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 3814000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. Going for Baroque. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900. mag.rochester.edu. 1 & 3 p.m. Included w/museum admission. If Music Be the Food... Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St. 271-6513. ifmusicbethefood.com. 7:30 p.m. Concert of Works by Brahms, Chopin, and Dvořák. Non-perishable food/ cash donations. Katie Cufari on piano. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 5:308:30 p.m.
Traditional Irish Music Session. Johnny’s Irish Pub,
1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 5 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
A Tribute to Norah Jones and the Handsome Band. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 2929940. lovincup.com. 7 p.m. $10-$14 per day.
[ POP/ROCK ]
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Dan Eaton Band CD Release Party. Good Luck, 50 Anderson Ave. 340-6161. facebook.com/events/139 7782137183718/?ref=22. 5-8:30 p.m Good Luck, 50 Anderson Ave. 340-6161. restaurantgoodluck.com. 5-9 p.m.
City Newspaper, Rochester’s award-winning alternative newsweekly, is seeking a
MONDAY, JANUARY 26
PRODUCTION
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
The Brian Lindsay Acoustic Trio. The Little Theatre, 240
East Avenue. thelittle.org. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Steve Lyons. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. Feb. 28, 8 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
Deborah Branch . Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6:309:30 p.m. [ KARAOKE ]
Karaoke Mondays with Marcus V. ButaPub, 315
Gregory Street. 563-6241. butapub.com. 9 p.m.midnight. [ OPEN MIC ]
Open Mic with Dave McGrath. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 7 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
Dale Watson & His Lone Stars. Abilene Bar & Lounge,
153 Liberty Pole Way. 2323230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 8 p.m. $25.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Jeff and Mike Accoustic Dou. Lemoncello, 137
West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6:309:30 p.m. Roses & Revolutions. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:308:30 p.m. Steve Lyons. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. Feb. 28, 8 p.m. [ BLUES ]
Bluesday Tuesday Blues Jam. P.I.’s Lounge, 495 West
Ave. 8 p.m. Call for info.
R&B | “WHAT’S GOING ON?”
I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of hearing Marvin Gaye’s music, even if it’s performed in tribute. Gaye’s tunes, like “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” and “Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler),” are undeniably great. “What’s Going On?” pays homage to Gaye’s genius by presenting his classic songs live on stage exactly as they were recorded. According to producer Carl Labate, the most difficult part of developing this show was finding singers that could mesh together; four singers are needed to accurately perform Gaye’s repertoire. An all-star orchestra directed by Mike Van Allan provides the instrumental backdrop. “What’s Going On? An anthology of Marvin Gaye’s music” will be performed Friday, January 23, at Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 North Plymouth Avenue. 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. hochstein.org; rnbclassicslive.com. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR [ JAZZ ]
Deborah Branch . Lemoncello,
137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6:309:30 p.m. String Theory. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 2440990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 8 p.m. [ KARAOKE ]
Karaoke w/Cory Triest. Richmond’s Tavern, 21 Richmond Street. 270-8570. richmondstavern.com. Free.
219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $6-$8.
MANAGER /ART DIRECTOR to join our production team. Our Production Manager/Art Director leads a small team to create both the weekly print and digital editions of City Newspaper, as well as a number of specialty publications. The ideal candidate will be: F highlycreative F detail-oriented F a creative problem solver F have extensive computer and technology knowledge F thrive in a fast-paced environment F prior management experience required
Please send a cover letter, resume and portfolio of your best work to
work@rochester-citynews.com No phone calls, please.
[ OPEN MIC ]
Open Mic with jimmy-o. Banzai Sushi & Cocktail Bar, 682 South Ave. 473-0345. banzairochester.com. 1011:45 p.m. free. Stand Up & Sing Out: Open Mic Competition. Lovin’ Cup,
300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 8-10:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
Don Christiano-The Beatles Unplugged. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. Every other Tuesday, 8-10 p.m.
The Sycamore Four, Subjective Perspective, and The Concussed. Bug Jar, rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 15
Theater
Seymour (Will Blum) and the Ronettes during a scene of “Little Shop of Horrors,” on stage now at Geva Theatre Center. PHOTO BY KEN HUTH
Feed me! ROCHES T E R A N D B E Y O N D.
CITY N E W S PA P E R
BLOGS
“Little Shop of Horrors” REVIEWED SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 GEVA THEATRE CENTER, 75 WOODBURY BOULEVARD TICKETS START AT $25 | CALL OR GO ONLINE FOR TIMES AND TICKET AVAILABILITY 232-4382; GEVATHEATRE.ORG
NEWS Education Politics Environment
MUSIC Jazz Reviews Local Shows
ENTERTAINMENT TV Art & Culture
ROCHESTERCITYNEWSPAPER.COM
facebook.com/CITYNEWSPAPER twitter.com/ROCCITYNEWS youtube.com/ROCCITYNEWS
16 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015
[ REVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW
Long one of my favorite musicals, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s “Little Shop of Horrors” may not be a show that’s particularly deep, but it’s one that’s infused with a pure joy, a razor-sharp edge, and a playfully appealing tongue-in-cheek tone that pokes gentle fun at 1950’s and 60’s B-movie conventions (it’s inspired by Roger Corman’s schlocky 1960 cult film of the same name). Add in a collection of memorable tunes, and “Little Shop of Horrors” is a musical that I find irresistible — and Geva’s new production doesn’t disappoint. “Little Shop” follows the plight of Seymour (Will Blum), the nerdy assistant at Mushnik’s Skid Row Florists, a rundown flower shop owned by the irascible Mr. Mushnik (Danny Rutigliano). Seymour secretly pines after his sweet, fragile, and slightly trashy co-worker, Audrey (Kristen Mengelkoch), but is far too meek and mild-mannered to do anything about it,
until his discovery of a strange, exotic plant injects new life into the business and brings Seymour a taste of success. But when he realizes that the plant requires blood to survive, the plant’s insatiable appetite forces Seymour to engage in bit of Faustian bargaining as he compromises his humanity for fame, fortune, and love. All the while, a trio of young “street urchins” (Trista Dollison, Talitha Farrow, and Gavyn Pickens) act as a Motown Greek chorus, commenting on the seedy (and potentially world-ending) events as they unfold. Despite its arch tone, “Little Shop” has a clear affection for its genre movie origins — it tiptoes just on the edge of camp — though this production, directed by Sean Daniels, steps a bit too far over that line, lacking some of the sincerity that gives the film and the best stage productions their charm. But the sticking point in any production of “Little Shop” is its ability to create a convincing Audrey II, and here the production is unfortunately a mixed bag. Daniels employs a nice bit of outside-thebox casting, giving the typically male vocal performance to a female actress (Bethany Thomas), and it’s an inspired choice. While Thomas capably sings the part, Audrey II’s physical performance is carried out by puppeteer Raymond Carr, and the puppetry doesn’t quite live up to the best renditions of the character. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an impressive effect, but I couldn’t help hoping for a little more inventiveness and
imagination from the puppet’s design. Audrey II’s first appearance as a marionette is a nice touch, hinting at what may be in store, but as the plant increases in size once the carnivorous organism begins feasting on various cast members, the later incarnations don’t live up to the promise of those first moments. The largest version appeared a little unwieldy to operate. Obviously it’s impossible for a puppet to seamlessly keep up with the speedy lyrics, but there were times when the plant’s mouth barely seemed to open at all. Maybe it will just take some more practice, and with a month still left in the show’s run, it’s entirely possible that it will be a different experience down the line. Blum and Mengelkoch are quite good as young lovers in peril, though Mengelkoch’s performance suffers somewhat as she too often attempts to recreate — at times right down to inflection — the definitive performance of Ellen Greene, who originated the role of Audrey in addition to playing the part on screen. This inclination to recreate the film is a problem that unfortunately plagues a few other aspects of the show in costuming, staging, and performance. John Gregorio is impressively deranged as Orin, Audrey’s sadistic dentist boyfriend, and brings an amusing hamminess to the various other roles he inhabits (the program amusingly credits him as Orin and “Everybody Else”). The endlessly catchy 60’s pastiche score by Menken mixes rock ‘n’ roll, early Motown, Elvis, and doo-wop, and the cast sings the heck out of it. Menken and Ashman went on to collaborate on the songs for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty and the Beast,” so that should give you an idea of just how great these songs are. The production also boasts pleasingly grimy-looking set design by Michael Raiford and some nicely staged choreography from Wendy Seyb — particularly during “Call Back in the Morning,” as she turns the number into an intricate ballet of twisting phone cords. Geva is advertising the show as “family fun,” which isn’t a technically inappropriate label, just a little odd for a show containing multiple onstage murders, domestic violence, and shameless abuse of nitrous oxide. And if you’re only familiar with the Frank Oz’s film adaptation, prepare yourself for a bit of a shock as things don’t end quite so happily in the stage version. But if you’ve never seen “Little Shop of Horrors” performed on stage before, Geva’s production makes for deliciously macabre and entertaining theater.
ART | WAYNE HIGBY
World-renowned ceramist Wayne Higby’s work references imagery of vast canyons, time-scarred rock cliffs, and meandering, sparkling bodies of water. “I strive to establish a zone of quiet coherence; a place full of silent, empty space where finite and infinite, intimate and immense intersect,” he says. The first retrospective of Higby’s work will open this week at Memorial Art Gallery (500 University Avenue), featuring 55 ceramic pieces created between 1967 through 2012. Also included in the show are his studies for the largest hand-cut porcelain architectural installation in the world: the monumental Earth Cloud wall sculpture at Alfred University’s Miller Performing Arts Complex. A free reception for gallery members will be held Saturday, January 24, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The exhibition will be open to the general public Sunday, January 25, through Sunday, March 29. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $5-$12 (free to members and children age 5 and under). For more information, call 276-8900 or visit mag. rochester.edu. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. The American Southwest. Jan 27-Feb 22. Opening reception Fri. Feb. 6, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: Tues. -Sat. 12-6 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Four photographers images of the American Southwest. 271-2540. imagecityphotographygallery.com. Library of Music and Art, Rush Rhees Library, 500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd. (en)Gendered Juried Art. Jan 22- Feb 27. Student works. rochester.edu/college/wst. Nazareth College Colacino Gallery, 4245 East Ave. Humanity: Themes and Impressions. Through Feb. 28. Opening reception Fri. Jan. 23, 5-7 p.m. Prints by Kelly Clancy, Dale Klein, and Paolo. naz.edu/art. Schweinfurth Art Center, 205 Genesee St. Both Ends of the Rainbow and Three Lakes Sampler. Jan. 25- March 15. Opening reception Sun. Jan. 25, 12-5 p.m. and senior reception Thurs. Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m. Over 1,000 pieces of art by local students and seniors. 315-255-1553. mtraudt@ schweinfurthartcenter.org. schweinfurtharcenter.org. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. The Next: A Studio Glass Movement Continuum. Through Feb 22. Opening reception Tues. Jan. 27, 4-6 p.m. Glass art curated by Eunsuh Choi. 395-2805. brockport.edu/finearts.
[ CONTINUING ] Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 34th Annual Show of Medieval Works. Through Jan. 31. The paintings display techniques practiced by artists during the Middle Ages. brightonlibrary.org. Canandaigua National Bank, 210 Alexander St. Works by Venessa Sheldon. Through March 31. Animal and insect paintings. 3407473. vanessasheldon.com/. Central Library, 115 South Ave. The Art of Birds in Wood. Through March 4. Sculptures of birds by Al Jordan. 428-7300. libraryweb.org. Gallery 96, 604 Pittsford-Victor Road. Close to Home. Through Feb. 15. Photography by Matthias Boettrich and George Wallace. 233-5015. Geisel Gallery, Bausch & Lomb Place, One Bausch & Lomb Place. Tools and Lights. Through Jan. 30. Opening reception Fri. Jan. 30, 5-7 p.m. Photos of early industrial age tools and antique automobile tail lights by John W. Retallack. thegeiselgallery.com. Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons, University of Rochester, River Campus. Love Stories. Through Feb. 8. A collection of animation machines, photographs and optical devices, presenting a rarefied image of nature by Nichola Kinch. blogs.rochester. edu/hartnett. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. Magic of Light. Through Jan. 25. Works from
83 photographers. 271-2540. imagecityphotographygallery.com. International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Movement in Blue. Through Jan. 31. Movement, color and energy dance together in “Arabesque.” Recent work by Marcella Gillenwater. 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. Wall-hung art in a variety of contemporary styles and media. 271-5920. arenaartgroup.com/index.html. Main Street Arts, 20 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Solid Gold. Through Feb. 28. Works by nine artists using gold leaf, lustre, or paint. 315-4620210. mstreetarts@gmail.com. mainstreetartsgallery.com. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. The 42-Letter Name, Infinite Place: The Ceramic Art of Wayne Higby. Infinite Places: The Ceramic Art of Wayne Higby, Jan 25-March 29. The 42-Letter Name, 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. Art From the Start. Through Feb. 22. Colorful moving pieces by Cheryl and Don Olney. 546-8400. EpiscopalSeniorLife.org. NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr. Thou Art.. Will Give... Through Jan. 21. 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 mementofilled exhibition for deaf performer, playwright and director Bernard Bragg. rit.edu. Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. Tonal Meditations. Through Feb. 21. Artist reception Sat. Jan. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Paintings by Sharon Gordon and Karl Heerdt. 271-5885. oxfordgallery.com. 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. 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 Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. Latency. Through Jan. 31. Images by Jihwan Park. 775-9660. jihwanpark.com. Spectrum Gallery, 100 College Ave. Arabat Spit / Healing Muds. Through Jan. 31. Photos by Sergiy Lebedynskyy. 415-7828. spectrumgalleryroc.com. Steadfast Tattoo, 635 Monroe Ave. Mr. Prvrt. New work by Wall Therapy Artist Mr. Prvrt. 3194901. tattoosteadfast.com. Williams Gallery at First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. Inside
Burma - Photographs of an Enduring People. Through Feb. 16. Photos of life and people of present day Myanmar (Burma) by Chris Kogut. 271-9070. rochesterunitarian.org.
Call for Artwork [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Call for Art!. Ongoing. Main Street Arts, 20 W. Main St., Clifton Springs The gallery is currently seeking artists working in all media. Please include the following in your email: - 3 to 5 jpeg images of current work Artist statement - CV/Resume Kindly indicate whether you are submitting available work or work that is representative 315-4620210. mstreetarts@gmail.com. mstreetarts@gmail.com. Call for Artists. Ongoing. 4614447. spectrumgalleryroc.com. Call for Artists to Interview for TV. Ongoing. Show: The Art of rctv-15 201-292-7937. team@ foreveraryes.com. Finger Lakes Plein Air Call to Artists. Through Jan. 30. 3940030. info@FingerLakesPleinAir. com. FingerLakesPleinAir.com. Go Art!. Ongoing. The GeneseeOrleans Regional Arts Council is seeking artists interested in exhibiting their work in four galleries 343-9313. info@goart. org. goart.org. [ THU., JANUARY 22 ] Mind2Movie 2015 72 Hours to Complete A Short Film!. Jan. 2225. rochestermoviemakers.org/ m2m.
Art Events [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Art Night With Ken Karnage. 6 p.m. Triumph Tattoo Studio, 127 Railroad St. Bring your art supplies and an open mind Free 270-4772. KenKarnage@gmail. com. triumphtattoostudio.com. Watercolors by Brenda Cretney. Through March 4. Central Library, 115 South Ave. Through March 4 428-7300. libraryweb.org. Naturescapes. Through March 1, 6-8 p.m. 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. Through March 1. Opening Reception Fri. Feb. 6, 6-8 p.m. Photography by Peter Blackwood. Gallery hours Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m 5468400. EpiscopalSeniorLife.org. [ SAT., JANUARY 24 ] Playing with Film. 2-3:30 p.m. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince Street Exploring 16mm film through interactive performance. 442-8676. vsw.org. [ TUE., JANUARY 27 ] Itinerant Artist Project and Painting Marathon Demo. 7:30 p.m. Chapel Oaks, St. Ann’s Community, 1550 Portland Ave 787-4086. irondequoitartclub.org/.
Comedy [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] 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 697-0235. bouldercoffeeco.com. Comedy Improv. 8 p.m. Joke Factory Comedy Club, 911
COMEDY | SKY SANDS
Magic, impressions, and improvisation all find their way into Sky Sands’ rapid, unforced, eclectic comedy repertoire, and while some of his puns are face-meltingly bad, the entertainment value of his personality and easy jokes far outweigh the occasional groaner. Described often as a “class act,” Sands prides himself on being witty at no one else’s expense; his comedy is uplifting, and generally steers clear of the crasser side of stand-up. Born and raised in Brighton, Sky plays shows in the Rochester area with some regularity. Sky Sands performs at The Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Boulevard, Webster, Thursday, January 22, through Saturday, January 24. 7:30 p.m. all nights with additional 10 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday. $9-$15. thecomedyclub.us; skysands.com. — BY JONATHAN MEAD 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., JANUARY 22 ] Sky Sands. 7:30 p.m. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster $9-$15. 671-9080. thecomedyclub.us. [ FRI., JANUARY 23 ] Crossone Cove. Jan. 23-24, 8:30 p.m. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd $10. 232-4382. gevacomedyimprov.org. [ SAT., JANUARY 24 ] Improv Comedy Battles. 9:3011 p.m. Village Idiots Improv Comedy, 172 W. Main St. $6. 797-9086. VIP@improvVIP.com. improvVIP.com. [ SUN., JANUARY 25 ] 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., JANUARY 26 ] Monday Night Raw. 10 p.m. Banzai Sushi & Cocktail Bar, 682 South Ave. Open mic comedy, hosted by Uncle Trent. Cash prize Free 473-0345. banzairochester. com. banzairochester.com. [ TUE., JANUARY 27 ] Backdraft II: Laughdraft. 7:3011 p.m. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 902-2010. woodybattaglia@gmail.com. firehousesaloon.com.
Dance Events [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Lindy Jam: Weekly Swing Dance. 8:45 p.m. Lindy Jam is a weekly swing dance on Wednesday
nights, 8:45-11pm, hosted by Groove Juice Swing. Friendly atmosphere. Beautiful ballroom. Free beginner dance lesson at 9pm. No partner or experience necessary. Admission is free if it’s your first time!. $4 (or free if it’s your first time!). lindyjam.com. [ THU., JANUARY 22 ] Contra Dancing. 7:30 p.m. Covenant United Methodist Church, Culver Rd Live music, and smoke and alcohol free. Dances are taught and prompted, with more teaching at the beginning of the evening. No partner or special dress needed — dress comfortably and wear soft-soled, low-heeled shoes Free for 17 & under, $7 students, $8 general public. rafi@cdrochester.org. Dance Contest. noon & 1 a.m. Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave 2329030. lux666.com. Rochester Swing Dance Network: Band Jam. 8-10:30 p.m. St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave. $6-$8. 721-8684. RochesterSwingDance.com. [ FRI., JANUARY 23 ] 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. [ SAT., JANUARY 24 ] West African Drumming and Dance Classes with Fana Bongoura. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. Saturdays at Baobab, Sundays at DancEncounters, 215 Tremont St $10-$15 per session. 503-6793372. kerfala.bangoura@gmail. com. mounafanyi.org. continues on page 19
rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 17
Art
An image from Ukrainian artist Sergiy Lebedynskyy’s “Arabat Spit/Healing Muds” photo series, currently exhibited at Lumiere Photo. PHOTO BY SERGIY LEBEDYNSKYY
Vicarious wallowing “Arabat Spit/Healing Muds” by Sergiy Lebedynskyy THROUGH SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 SPECTRUM GALLERY AT LUMIERE PHOTO, 100 COLLEGE AVENUE TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. AND SATURDAY, 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. 415-7828; SPECTRUMGALLERYROC.COM [ REVIEW ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
The current show at Lumiere Photo’s Spectrum Gallery offers Rochester audiences a rare glimpse at a photo movement presently unfolding on the other side of the world. “Arabat Spit/ Healing Muds” is a set of deceptively contemporary images by young Ukrainian photographer Sergiy Lebedynskyy, which explores a public spa as a metaphor for his country’s difficult navigation of its changing political and cultural terrain. This exhibition marks the first solo showing of Lebedynskyy’s work in the United States. The show’s curator, Bruno Chalifour, met Lebedynskyy at a Paris exhibition last November. Chalifour says that Lebedynskyy was looking for opportunities to show his work, especially in the “Western” world. “The younger generation in Ukraine wants to turn toward the European Community rather than fall again under Moscow’s control,” he says. “At the time he took these 18 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015
pictures they wanted to get away from the corrupt Ukrainian regime in place and controlled by Putin.” Born in 1982, Lebedynskyy is old enough to recollect the fall of the USSR. As an adult witness to ongoing turmoil, his work explores the tension between the current cultural nostalgia amid political conflict. Lebedynskyy is a founding member of the Shilo photo group, which was created in 2010 and is known for its critical view on the social processes in postSoviet states. The Shilo group operates in the tradition of the Kharkiv School of Photography — a movement that emerged from Lebedynskyy’s hometown and active since the 1970’s. The movement is characterized by stark and often surreal images of a population adrift in the aftermath of a great shift. The Arabat Spit is a narrow strip of land that
separates a large and shallow system of saltwater lagoons from the Sea of Azov. Located between the Henichesk Strait to the north, and the northeastern shores of Crimea to the south, the spit was abandoned after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but in the past two decades slowly regained a use as a health resort and beach by Ukrainian and Russian lower-middle classes. “The thermal spring and its muds are considered to have healing powers, and visitors come with their own sets of expectations from them,” Lebedynskyy says. He sees their return to folk healing as a metaphor for the current state of his
country, which he describes as caught between nostalgia and apprehension about an uncertain future. But this return to the comfort of outdated folk traditions is not uncommon among those trampled by the forward march of modernity. “With the emergence of deep financial discrepancies between people, some find refuge in old myths and recipes,” Lebedynskyy says in his provided statement. “They resort to the timeless usage of mineral mud baths to heal their physical and possibly psychological ailments.” The artist means to portray the subjects as literally wallowing in nostalgia, but the tone of his examination is more compassionate than callous. A certain idyllic innocence is present among the naked children socializing, the frolicking dogs, and the cows lounging in the shade. Crystallized moments of fleeting beauty include a shot of a woman balancing herself gracefully in a threshold while rinsing her feet. Though his subject matter is contemporary,
Lebedynskyy’s aesthetic is gritty with a vintage tenor, in part due to his choice in materials: a Soviet-made panoramic camera and outdated Soviet film and paper. A “Horizon” camera similar to the one Lebedynskyy used is present in the gallery. The sweep of the swing lens captures people in various stages of undress, and bathers unselfconsciously enjoying the community or solitude that the place offers. The spa’s popularity is showcased
with crowded bodies squatting, kneeling, or laying in shallow water. Warm smiles surround an accordion player, elders receive physical therapy, and companions embrace. There is a gentleness in the almost Photo Pictorialist tonalism on the aged paper. The process used makes each image a one-off, and this further infuses each photo with a certain preciousness. Lebedynskyy’s images show that beyond the mud, the healing quality these folks are seeking is serenity, comfort, and belongingness. But the dominant presence of bulldozers in some images — and the motionless, almost struck stare with which the subjects confront them — underscores their consciousness of their own stagnant state. One image of two quietly-reflecting young women, perhaps pulled along by parents, is particularly resonant. For a time, we all grow up contained within the bubble of our parents’ past; when we become aware of the rest of the world and its intricacies, the bubble can cause a suffocating conflict. We may look on sweetly, patiently, but our elders’ nostalgia is not entirely our own. Lebedynskyy holds a Ph.D. in engineering, and it makes sense that he would be focused on progress, and be frustrated by stasis. He left home to study in Germany, and returned a bit worldlier and self-conscious of that fact. He grew up within the ongoing climate of uncertainty and doesn’t have a true comfort zone to sink into. The real subject of Lebedynskyy’s photography is neither the people found in the images nor the healing muds, or even their uneasy relationship with the future. More than anything, his collective work is a portrait of his own searching within this ambiguity. It’s a yearning for definition. In the series, “Euromaidan,” Lebedynskyy and Shilo co-founder Vlad Krasnoshchok have most recently turned their lenses on the Kiev protests by Ukrainians against Putin’s policy toward their country. Considering both bodies of work — “Euromaidan” and “Arabat Spit” — forms a fuller picture of Lebedynskyy’s thesis. The photographs “matched my nostalgic feelings about my homeland, stuck between the Soviet past and an uncertain present,” he says. “Later I realized that by means of photography I was looking for self-identification.” A presentation, “On the Panoramic Format in Photography,” will be given at Spectrum Gallery on Thursday, January 22, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue Investigates issues of poverty and the impact on women and children, followed by panel discussion Free. 258-0200. interactive.wxxi.org. Why Men Hate Church: An Open Forum on the Male Exodus. 7 p.m. Lifetree Cafe, 1301 Vintage Lane 723-4673. lifetreecafe.com.
Kids Events
LECTURE | WOMEN’S WORLD-WIDE PROGRESS
Though our foremothers fought difficult battles in order to gain women the rights to vote, to work, and to own property, we know there’s still work to do. In many areas of the world, women have few advocates. But how do we measure success in advancing the status of women in this world? On Wednesday, January 21, Wood Library (134 North Main Street, Canandaigua) will host a free program on women’s gains or losses world-wide since the last United Nations Conference on Women, which was held in Beijing in 1995. The event takes place at 7 p.m. Kathleen Hendrix will discuss the ways women have gained or lost ground during the last 20 years, how this has impacted men, and why a fifth conference has not been called. Hendrix was a member of the U.S. Delegation to the conference and associate director of the President’s Interagency Council on Women during the Clinton Administration. For more information, call 394-1381 or visit woodlibrary.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Dance Events [ SUN., JANUARY 25 ] 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. [ MON., JANUARY 26 ] Kids’ Irish dance trial session. 5:15-5:45 p.m M.G.O.S.- Ashford Dance Studio, 700 South Clinton Avenue 489-1682. directors@mgosrochester.com. mgosrochester.com. International Folk Dancing. 8-10 p.m. JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. $4 (free for first timers and students, $3 for members) 461-2000. [ TUE., JANUARY 27 ] Guinean Dance Class. 7:15 p.m. Bush Mango Drum & Dance, 34 Elton St. All levels welcome $15 drop in fee 210-2044. colleen@ bushmangodrumdance.org. bushmangodrumdance.org. 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.
Westfall Rd. 621-8794. meetup. com/light-works.
Film [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Chasing Ice. 6:30 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. colorbrightongreen.org. Citizenfour. 7:30 p.m. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St. Geneva $6. 315-781-5483. thesmith.org. Cult Musical Film Series: Little Shop of Horrors. 6:30 p.m. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue $7. thelittle.org. [ THU., JANUARY 22 ] Alternative Music Film Series: Peter Gabriel - Back To Front : Live in London. 6:30 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. $10. 244-8476. alternativemusic. com/film. [ FRI., JANUARY 23 ] Mondo Movies: The Babadook. 10 p.m. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue $5. thelittle.org. Play, Jankunú, Play. 7 p.m. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. Popular rituals of the Garifuna - a Central American people $5 suggester donation thebaobab.org.
Festivals
[ SAT., JANUARY 24 ] Screening and discussion: Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus. 8 p.m. Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave Call for pricing 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org.
[ SAT., JANUARY 24 ] Wellness and Psychic Faire. 1-7 p.m. Brighton Town Park, 777
[ MON., JANUARY 26 ] A Path Appears: Poverty & Early Childhood Intervention. 7-9 p.m.
[ WED., JANUARY 21 ] LEGO Club. 4:30-5:30 p.m Monroe Branch Library, 809 Monroe Ave 428-8202. libraryweb.org. Maximizing Middle School for College Prep (Students Entering Grades 6-8). Every 4 days, 10 a.m. St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave Create an individual roadmap to graduation including academic and activity planning, career exploration, and personal development $395. 233-9502. 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. Strategies for Exceptional High School Success (Students Entering Grades 9-11). Every 4 days, 10 a.m. St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave Development of high school study skills; including time management, note-taking, outlining, reading textbooks, test taking strategies, and writing effective essays and research papers. Get ready for AP coursework!. $395. 585-233-9502. [ THU., JANUARY 22 ] Distinguish Yourself on the Common App (Students Entering Grade 12). Every 4 days, 10 a.m. and Every 4 days, 10 a.m. St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave Topics covered will include; Choosing the right core question; Writing about extra-curricular activities; Writing compelling supplementals; Common app pitfalls and mistakes; Strategies to position yourself as an uncommon applicant!. $395. 233-9502. Story Time. 10:30-11 a.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. [ FRI., JANUARY 23 ] Late Night Out with American Girl. 6:30-9 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St An American Girl movie, new scavenger hunt, crafts including wand making, old fashioned dominoes and scentmaking $10, registration required 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. 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., JANUARY 24 ] Eric Carle Play Day. 11 a.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St $5. liftbridgebooks.com. MLK Youth Day Summit. 7-8:30 p.m. Central Library, Kate Gleason
Auditorium, 115 South Ave. free, registration required 4288350. jcampbel@libraryweb.org. libraryweb.org. Open House. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ellwanger Barry Cooperative Nursery School, 4 E. Henrietta Rd. 461-4250. laurnado@hotmail. com. Spinning Tops with Don Olney. 11 a.m.-noon. Central Library, Children’s Center, 115 South Ave. 428-8150. libraryweb.org. [ MON., JANUARY 26 ] Widget the Reading Dog and her Pal Joey. 3-4 p.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 6371050. seymourlibraryweb.org. [ TUE., JANUARY 27 ] Babies and Books. 10:30-11:15 a.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. School Open House. 6:30-7:30 p.m. St. John Neumann School, 31 Empire Blvd. 3& 4 year old pre-school through 6th grade. 288-0580. Preschool Activity Club. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 6371050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Teen Tuesdays. 2:45-4:15 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. Almost every Tuesday afternoon throughout the school year. Grades 9-12 340-8720 x4020.
Lectures [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Women’s World-wide Progress, or Not, since 1995. 7 p.m. Wood Library, 134 North Main St Canandaigua woodlibrary.org. [ THU., JANUARY 22 ] Abortion as a Social Good: A positive case for abortion rights. 7-8:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd Panel discussion. 218-9207. rochesternow.org. On Panoramic Photography. 7-8:30 p.m. Spectrum Gallery, 100 College Ave. Presented by Bruno Chalifour 415-7828. spectrumgalleryroc.com. [ FRI., JANUARY 23 ] MLK Commemorative Address: Khalil Gibran Muhammad. 6 p.m. University of Rochester Strong Auditorium, River Campus 2750651. rochester.edu. [ SAT., JANUARY 24 ] The Dawn of Technicolor: James Layton and David Pierce. 2 p.m. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. $3-$6, Free for members. 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. How to Stay Hart Healthy. 10 a.m. Hart’s Local Grocers, 10 Winthrop St. 521-4278. hartslocalgrocers. com. [ SUN., JANUARY 25 ] Myron Holley: Canal Builder/ Abolistionist/Unsung Hero. 2 p.m. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave Presented by Richard O. Reise historicbrighton. org. Sunday Forum: Building Safer Communities: The Pathology of Gun Violence. 9:45-10:45 a.m. Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street Presented by Kathy Richardson 325-4000. DowntownPresbyterian.org. Sunday Forum: New Threats in the Middle East: ISIS Who?.
SPECIAL EVENT | RMSC AFTER DARK: PREHISTORIC PARTY
The 21 and older crowd can get a last look at the “Dinosaurs” traveling exhibit during the Rochester Museum and Science Center’s Prehistoric Party. The RMSC After Dark series gives adults the chance to explore the three floors of the museum without the crowds of kids, and includes live music, food, and a cash bar. The Prehistoric Party attendees can look through the museum’s fossil collection, catch a performance from the Electricity Theater — a display of indoor lightning bolts that creates music — and see firsthand the frustrations T. Rex went through with those tiny arms. And of course, costumes are encouraged. RMSC After Dark: Prehistoric Party will take place Saturday, January 24, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Avenue. $12-$18. Open to those 21 and older (must have ID at the door). rmsc.org/ experiences/events/afterdark/. — BY JAKE CLAPP 9:45-10:45 a.m. Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street Presented by Wesley Renfro 325-4000. DowntownPresbyterian.org.
[ SAT., JANUARY 24 ] National Readathon Day. 12-4 p.m. Central Library, Rundel Memorial Building, 115 South Ave. 4288325. libraryweb.org.
[ TUE., JANUARY 27 ] African World History Class. 7:30 p.m. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. 563-2145. thebaobab.org. Piping Plovers and Least Terns on the Missouri River. 7:30 p.m. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave gvaudubon.org. Plutzik Reading Series: Katherine Larson. 5 p.m. Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, River Campus “Radial Symmetry” 275-4092. rochester.edu. Roc4Israel: Boycott, Divest, and Sanction. 7 p.m. JCC Hart Theatre, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 732-0865.
[ SUN., JANUARY 25 ] Words on the Verge Reading Series: April. 5-7 p.m. A Different Path Gallery, 27 Market St Brockport 329-5775. chrissygreenny@gmail.com. differentpathgallery.com/.
Literary Events [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Neilly Series Lecture: Len Joy. 7-8 p.m. Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, River Campus 275-4461. library. rochester.edu/neilly-series. [ THU., JANUARY 22 ] Poetry Oasis: Unwind at Noontime. 12-1 p.m Central Library, 115 South Ave. 4288380. libraryweb.org. Pure Kona Open Mic Poetry Series. 7-10 p.m. The Greenhouse Café, 2271 E. Main St. 270-8603. ourcoffeeconnection.org. [ FRI., JANUARY 23 ] Breathing Fire: Teen Poetry Slam. 6-9 p.m. The Greenhouse Café, 2271 E. Main St. 4732590. wab.org.
[ TUE., JANUARY 27 ] Contemplative Prayer Group. 6:45 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave Come listen or share your interpretations from philosophy, religion, cosmology, nature, and human behavior 271-0723. wab.org. Lift Bridge Writers’ Group. 6:30 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Free. 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. Visiting Author: Dr. Thelma Reese. Jan. 27. Brickstone’s Wintergarden at St. John’s Independent Living Community, 1325 Elmwood Ave. Co-author of “The New Senior Woman” 585-760-1300. elderchicks.wordpress.com.
Meetings [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Downtown Parking Advisory Committee Seeks Input on Downtown Parking. 3:30-5 & 5:30-7 p.m. The Penthouse, 1 East Ave. n/a. cityofrochester.gov/ downtownparking. [ THU., JANUARY 22 ] Healing Circle. 6:30 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 474-4116. booksetcofmacedonny.com. continues on page 20
rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 19
Meetings [ TUE., JANUARY 27 ] Conversations on Race. 4:45-6:45 p.m. Maplewood Community Library, 1111 Dewey Ave. 428-8202. margaret.paige@ libraryweb.org. libraryweb.org.
Museum Exhibit [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Dinosaurs, Passenger Pigeons, Haudenosaunee: On the Trail of the Iroquois, Inventor Center. Through Jan. 25. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Included w/ museum admission. 271-4320. rmsc.org. Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. 7-9 p.m. St. John Fisher College, Lavery Library, 3690 East Avenue A traveling exhibition the examines how President Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the Civil War—the secession of Southern states, slavery and wartime civil liberties 899-3801. libguides.sjfc.edu/ lincoln. [ SUN., JANUARY 25 ] “Bring Your Own Train”. 11 a.m.4 p.m. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd Road, rail, and trolley vehicles and artifacts; operating model railroad; gallery; gift shop. Bring your own train Sunday’s JanuaryApril $3 adults, $2 under 12 5331113. nymtmuseum.org. Telegraph Development. 1 p.m. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd $4-$5. 533-1113. nymtmuseum.org.
Recreation [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Kripalu Yoga with Glenn. 6:458:15 p.m. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. $14. 704-2889. tinydancerdeuel@gmail.com. numvmnt.com/signup/kripaluyoga-with-glenn. Roc Cirque presents Whirly Wendsday. 7 p.m. Flying Squirrel Community Space, 285 Clarissa St. Join the fun at Rochester’s premier spin toy meet up. Hooping, poi, juggling, fire performances, and much more. Live DJ’s are playing during the session to help you stay moving. Extra hoops and poi are available 683-5734. facebook.com/ WhirlyWednesdays. TriYoga Basics - Fire Series. 4:30-5:30 p.m Supergirl Fitness, 1163 Pittsford Victor Rd Suite supergirlfitness.com. Yoga. 7, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m. Sanford Street Yoga, 237 Sanford St., Side Entrance, II Floor. This Yoga class lasts 75 minutes. It is appropriate for any level of skills. By holding yoga poses for 1 to 3 minutes, we develop strength and balance $11 for drop in class, $60/month and $160 for 3 months unlimited classes. 4618336. studioartcorporation@ hotmail.com. [ FRI., JANUARY 23 ] Sati Virya Yoga with Lisa. 5:306:45 p.m. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. $12. 704-2889. tinydancerdeuel@gmail.com. numvmnt.com/signup/sativiyra-yoga-with-lisa.
THEATER | “ARIA DA CAPO”
Edna St. Vincent Millay may be remembered as a poet, but her literary work includes several plays, including the oneact “Aria da Capo.” Written in 1919 for the Provincetown Players, this fanciful piece receives a rare revival this weekend at Writers & Books, directed by Melyssa Hall and Spencer Christiano. Despite its title, “Aria da Capo” has nothing to do with opera; instead it’s a fable, or as Millay describes it, “a tragedy with comic properties,” that revives stock comic characters from the commedia dell’arte of Renaissance Italy. Two lovers, Harlequin and Columbine, begin the play in celebration, but it is taken over by the Muse of Tragedy, who decides to replace their characters with two shepherds. Intellectual-theatrical hijinks ensue. The play will be preceded by the inspired fooling around of the members of Flower City Vaudeville. “Aria da Capo” sounds like an intimate evening (the Writers & Books performing space only holds about 40 people) and an intriguingly different one. “Aria da Capo” will be performed Thursday, January 22, through Saturday, January 24, and Thursday, January 29, through Saturday, January 31, at Writers & Books, 740 University Avenue. 8 p.m. all nights. $15. wab.org. — BY DAVID RAYMOND [ SAT., JANUARY 24 ] Fly Tying 101. Jan. 24. Orivs Rochester, 3349 Monroe Ave 586-3956. Genesee Valley Hiking Club. Check our online calendar for this week’s hike schedule or visit gvhchikes.org. 9 a.m. Mendon Ponds Nature Center, Douglas Rd. 860-460-0156. gvhchikes.org. RBA Beginner Trip: Mendon Ponds Park Songbird Trail. 9:30 p.m. Mendon Ponds Nature Center, Douglas Rd. 467-2474. rochesterbirding.com. [ SUN., JANUARY 25 ] Body Speak Yoga. 2-3:15 p.m Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. $13. 704-2889. hearyourbodyspeak@gmail.com. numvmnt.com/classes/. Genesee Valley Hiking Club. 9 a.m. $3 carpool. 802-999-8554. gvhchikes.org. [ TUE., JANUARY 27 ] Balanced Yoga with Megan. 7:458:45 p.m. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. $12. 704-2889. tinydancerdeuel@gmail.com. numvmnt.com/signup/balancedyoga-with-megan.
Special Events [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester Ribbon Cutting and Open House. 5-7 p.m. Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester,
20 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015
1048 University Ave. 4738177. bccr.org. Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St Free. 730-5030. scotlandyardpub.com. Owl Moon. Every other day, 6 p.m. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd Mumford $8-$12, rsvp (585) 538-6822. gcv.org. RAF Cannes 2014 Lions Judging. 5:30-8 p.m. City Grill, 384 East Ave $10-$25. rafconnect.org/ cannes. Turning Points. 3:30-5 p.m. An information Center for families whose lives have been touched by Incarceration. Join us to share information, resources, and support Free. 328-0856. turningpoints4families@frontier. com. [ THU., JANUARY 22 ] Candlelight Nights. 6:30-8 p.m. Deer Run Winery, 3772 West Lake Road . Geneseo $10. 3460850. winery@deerrunwinery. com. deerrunwinery.com/ events.html. Coming Out & Being Out Support Group. 6:30 p.m. The Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley, 875 E Main St. Suite 500 We don’t just come out once - If only life was that easy! This group is for teens who want support around coming out and being out to parents, in school, at church and in other areas of life. (13-18 yrs old). Free. 244-8640. gayalliance.org.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia. 8-10 p.m. ButaPub, 315 Gregory Street 563-6241. evan@ butapub.com. yelp.com/events/ rochester-geeks-who-drink-triviaevery-thursday-at-butapub. Gender Identity Support Group. 6:30 p.m. The Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley, 875 E Main St. Suite 500 Gender Identity Support Group 6:30pm 7:30pm This group is for transgender, gender queer, & gender nonconforming teens or teens who are questioning and exploring their gender identity. (13-18 yrs old). Free. 244-8640. gayalliance.org. Lincoln Tours. 1 & 3 p.m. Seward House Historic Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. 315-2521283. sewardhouse.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., JANUARY 23 ] 6th Anniversary of Rochester Community Acupuncture. 5-7 p.m. Rochester Community Acupuncture, 302 N. Goodman St., Suite 403 287-5183. [ SAT., JANUARY 24 ] Adoption Event. noon. Pet Adoption Network, 4261 Culver Rd. (585) 338-9175. info@petadoptionnetwork.org. petadoptionnetwork.org. Eat, Dance and Pray. Fourth Saturday of every month, 5 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. Prehistoric Party. 7-11 p.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Enjoy games, snacks, cash bars and rockin’ music as you tour through the age of the dinosaurs on all three floors of the museum $12$15. 697-1942. rmsc.org. The Red Door Affair. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Ballroom 384, 384 East Ave Includes heavy appetizers, refreshments, and music, dancing $50-$65. gildasreddooraffaire.eventbrite. com/. Rochester Food Not Bombs. Fourth Saturday of every month. Cook and serve free meals rorkenstein86@gmail.com. [ SUN., JANUARY 25 ] Aabte: Motorcycle Swap Meet. 12-5 p.m. Hilton Firemen’s Exempt Club, 137 South Ave. $5. 329-7635. Brighton Winter Farmers’ Market. 1-4 p.m Brookside Community Center, 220 Idlewood Rd. 2698918. brightonfarmersmarket.org. De-Stress for Success Intense Mindfulness Meditation Retreat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Living Stress Free® Wellness Center, 131 Gregory Street $75. 4511584. lsf@livingstressfree.org. livingstressfree.org. Evan Dawson. 4 p.m. Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr $15, $25 for wine reception. 785-1541. gmeforum.org/Forum_Site/ Jan25.html. Universal Worship. 10:30 a.m. Sufi Order of Rochester Center for Sufi Studies, 494 East Ave. Carriage House of AAUW Candle
lighting ceremony honoring all the world’s religions together on one altar, promoting the unity of religions ideals. All are welcome No charge. 2480427. hecca@frontiernet.net. sufiorderofrochester.org. [ MON., JANUARY 26 ] Thinkin’ & Drinkin’: The Bug Jar’s Trivia Night. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 21+. Prizes: $20 / $10 / $5 bar tabs for the first, second, and third place teams. Doors at 7:30 p.m Free. bugjar.com. [ TUE., JANUARY 27 ] Bereavement Support for Young Adults. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7 p.m. The Center for Compassion and Healing at Lifetime Care offices, 3111 S Winton Rd 214-1304. theo. munson@lifetimecare.org. Free STD Screenings for Women ages 13+. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Trillium Health, 259 Monroe Ave. Free. 545-7200. trilliumhealthny.org. New Fibromyalgia Support Group. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8:30 p.m. Westside YMCA, 920 Elmgrove Rd. Rsvp needed. 341-3290. brendal@ rochesterymca.org. “A Royal Flush ‘Food as Medicine’ weekly support group. 4:15 p.m. The Lightheart Institute, 21 Prince St. Weekly support group to heal the GI tract, eliminate IqG delayed food allergens and help you lose weight $47 per session. 288-6160. info@lightheart.com. lightheart.com. Tuesday Taco Trivia. 9-11 p.m. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. Lots of giveaways, including hats, t-shirts, drinks, tacos - come alone or come with a team! $1.50 Beef Tacos, $2.50 Chicken Tacos, $2.50 Drafts except Guinness, $3 Bacardi Flavors 232-6000. templebarrochester@gmail. com. templebarandgrille.com. Vision 2025 Launch Party. 6:30 p.m. TRATA, 145 Culver Rd. 270-5460. facebook.com/ RocCityCoalition.
Sports [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] CapDarts Interdivisional Playoffs. Through 6:30-10 p.m. The Historic German House Auditorium, 315 Gregory Street 100 of Rochester’s best amateur dart players. 563-6241. evan@ peerless.events. capdarts.com. [ SUN., JANUARY 25 ] Gaelic Football Social. 2-4 p.m. L&M Lanes, 873 Merchants Rd 585-288-1210. https:// facebook.com/groups/635237 60791/10152963456980792/ ?notif_t=group_activity.
Theater Aria Da Capo. Jan. 22-31. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave Jan 22- Jan 31. Thurs. Jan. 22 & 29, 8 p.m., Fri. Jan. 23 & 30, 8 p.m., and Sat. Jan. 24 & 31, 2 & 8 p.m. A madcap morality play with screwball comedy and contemporary satire $15. 4732590. wab.org. Little Shop of Horrors. Through Feb. 14. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Through Feb. 15. Fri. Jan. 23, 8 p.m., Sat. Jan. 24, 2 & 7 p.m., Sat. Jan. 25, 2 & 7 p.m., Tues. Jan. 27, Feb 3, 10, 7:30 p.m., Wed. Jan 21, 28, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. and Feb 11 , 2
& 7:30 p.m., Thur. Jan. 22, Feb. 5, 12, 7:30 p.m., Fri. Jan 23, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 4 & 8:30 p.m. and Sun. Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2 &7 p.m. and Feb. 15, 2 p.m $25. 232-4382. gevatheatre.org. Only Once. Through Jan. 25. Masonic Lodge, 133 S. Union Street, Spencerport Through Jan. 25. Fri and Sat. Jan. 23 & 24, 7:30 p.m., Sun. Jan 25, 2 p.m. A staged singing/reading of the musical comedy by Local Playwright John Cieslinski $10$13. 225-6163. Opera Scenes. Fri., Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. Callahan Theater at Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave 389.2170. naz. edu. Project Baldwin. Through Jan. 25. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Through Jan 25. Tues.-Sat. Jan. 20-24, 7:30 p.m. Scholar guest speaker to lead discussion after every performance. Sun. Jan. 25, 1 p.m. followed by discussion and reflections with cast. Explore the works of the noted African American writer and civil rights activist, James Baldwin $5-$15. 244-3271. muccc.org. Riding the Midnight Express. Jan. 22-8. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre Center, 540 E. Main St Through Feb 8. Thurs. Jan 22, 29, & March 5, 7 p.m., Fri. Jan 23, 30, & March 6, 8 p.m., Sat. Jan. 24, 31, and March 7, 8 p.m., and Sun. Jan. 25 and March 8, 3 p.m. A moving exploration of the darkest depths of life in a foreign prison $26-$29. 325-4370. downstairscabaret.com. West Side Story. Through Jan. 25. Hale Auditorium, Roberts Cultural Life Center, Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr Through Jan. 25. Fri. and Sat. Jan. 23, 24, at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. Jan. 25 at 2 p.m $15-$20. 5946008. roberts.edu/clc.
Theater Audition [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Penfield Players Auditions: A Shot in the Dark. Through 7-10 p.m. Penfield Community Center, 1985 Baird Rd Penfield 3408655. Meredith.L.P.Carroll@ hotmail.com. penfieldplayers.org/. [ MON., JANUARY 26 ] Audition Notice: The Libation Bearers. 6-9 p.m. Bread & Water Theatre, 172 West Main St We are casting all roles in the play. Please prepare one contemporary comedic monologue, a one classical monologue, (or, one classical comedic monologue) and a short a capella song of your choice (just a few bars) 917-509-9144. breadandwatertheatre.org.
Workshops [ WED., JANUARY 21 ] Building Effective Relationships. 10 a.m.-noon. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. College Essay & Application Help. 4-9 p.m Selective College Acceptance Counseling, 919 S. Winton Rd. Suite 206 $2,500 for six (6) complete college applications. 233-9502. holly@ getaccepted.org. getaccepted. org. Divination Tool Time. 12-2:45 & 5-5:45 p.m. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259
Successful Parenting Keys #1 & #2. 10 a.m.-noon. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org.
Winton Road S $5. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com. Free Mindercise Mindfulness Meditation Classes. 7-9 p.m Living Stress Free® Wellness Center, 131 Gregory Street First class free; subsequent classes $15. 451-1584. lsf@livingstressfree.org. LivingStressFree.org/. Knit Clique: Knitting/Crocheting Drop-In. noon. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Snacks are welcome free. 7845300. brightonlibrary.org. Open Weekly Group Meditation. 5:30 p.m. The TRU Center, 6 South Main St Pittsford This meditation group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30-6:30pm. Renewal, deep relaxation and decompression in the ways you need most. The themes vary week-by-week and include guidance in areas such as totems, angels, guides, singing bowls, oils, drums, visualization and more $12, registration required 381-0190. tru@ trubynicole.com. trubynicole. com. Peace Meditation Circle. 7:15 p.m. Beyond Center for Yoga, 67 Main Street, 3rd floor, Brockport. An open, inclusive community to promote world peace by practicing meditation 690-9714 OR 637-3984. melanie@namastegirl.com OR gencool@rochester.rr.com. brockportyogapilates.com. Qigong for Health and Healing. 3-4:15 p.m Unity Church of Greater Rochester, 55 Prince Street $10-$40. 442-8141.
WORKSHOP | NY CRAFT BEER VS. THE WORLD
[ THU., JANUARY 22 ] Financial Literacy. 6-8 p.m. NeighborWorks Rochester, 570 South Ave $85-99. 325-4170. nwrochester.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. Who’s Listening?. 10 a.m.-noon. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. Yoga. Eastside Wellness Center, 625 Ayrault Rd. Monday Vinyasa Flow 4:30 p.m., Restorative 6 p.m. Thursday Vinyasa Flow 5:30 p.m $14 drop-in, $60 5 classes, register. cindy@relaxreleaserestore.com.
As New York craft beers are becoming more recognized for their high quality and complexity, a New York Wine & Culinary Center workshop seeks to compare how these beers stack up against similar offerings from different countries. Attendees will blind taste several different New York craft beers alongside their counterparts from premier breweries around the globe. The true purpose of the workshop, however, is to enhance people’s abilities to taste beer and notice differences in style. The workshop will take place Sunday, January 25, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the New York Wine & Culinry Center, 800 South Main Street, Canandaigua. The workshop includes nine beer tastings and a sample of food. Patrons must be 21 years of age to consume alcohol. Price is $40. Visit nywcc.com for more information and to register. — BY KURT NYE Zikr. Fourth 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. 248-0427. hecca@frontiernet. net. sufiorderofrochester.org. [ FRI., JANUARY 23 ] Spirit Tutoring. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $1/ minute, $5 minimum. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com.
[ SAT., JANUARY 24 ] Creating Financial Independance. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Winton Branch Library, 611 Winton Rd. North 248-6769. newyorklife.com. Doing the Right Thing. 11:30 a.m.2 p.m. Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Boulevard 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. EMT Information Session. Fourth Saturday of every month, 3 p.m. Brighton Volunteer Ambulance, 1551 South Winton Rd. Learn about classes and preparation to become an EMT, meet corp members, and take a tour of the Base. Accepted applicants training costs will be covered Free. 271-2718 ext. 3. brightonambulance.org. Laughing Yoga. 8-9 p.m. Brighton Town Park, 777 Westfall Rd. $8, registration required 621-8794. meetup.com/light-works. Mystical Moon and Healing and Hemi Sync. 10-11:30 a.m. Brighton Town Park, 777 Westfall Rd. $10 in advance. 621-8794. pjp@frontiernet.net. meetup.com/ light-works. Masterclass: Aaron Berofsky, Violin. 1-4 p.m. Ciminelli Formal Lounge – Eastman School of Music, Gibbs Street esm. rochester.edu. Prenatal Wellness Through Movement. 12:30-1:30 p.m Hochstein School of Music & Dance, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. $136. 454-4596. hochstein.org/. Saturday Demos at Hyatt’s!. noon. Hyatt’s All Things Creative, 937 Jefferson Road Saturday Demos at Hyatt’s! Hyatt’s will be having free demos of various products every Saturday during the month of September! Come into the store anytime from noon until close to test these products, see sample creations and ask our knowledgeable staff questions. September 21st- Watercolor:
Various techniques explored in detail! September 28thInktense: Richly pigmented and versatile mixed media pencils!. Free. 292-6500. scilano@hyatts. com. hyatts.com/art. [ SUN., JANUARY 25 ] Family Detectives Club. 1:151:45 p.m Central Library, Rundel Memorial Building, 115 South Ave. 428-8096. Interfaith Interactions Within Our Social Circles. 2-4 p.m. Turkish Cultural Center, 2692 Dewey Ave. 453-0533. bhbirochester.org. NY Craft Beer vs. the World. 3-5 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St $40. 394-7070. nywcc.com. [ MON., JANUARY 26 ] Dialogue on a Course in Miracles. 3-4:30 p.m Unity Church of Greater Rochester, 55 Prince Street $40 for 5 sessions. 4428141. ushashah822@gmail.com. Healing Universal Worship. 5:15 p.m. Sufi Order of Rochester Center for Sufi Studies, 494 East Ave (behind AAUW mansion). Facilitated by Basira Maryanne Karpinski, Associate Cherag. A candle lighting ceremony honoring the world’s religious traditions together on one altar, with a focus on healing Free. 7481361. zaynab@frontiernet.net. sufiorderofrochester.org. Introduction to Cyber Safety. 10 a.m.-noon. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. [ TUE., JANUARY 27 ] Buddhist Book Discussion Group. 7 p.m. Amitabha Foundation, 11 South Goodman St. By donation. 451-7039. NY@ amitabhafoundation.us. amitabhafoundation.us. Conversazione in Italiano. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank Dimino Way No fee involved. For more information on where the meetings will be, please
contact Marjorie at 749-5346 594-8882. iaccrochester.org. Financial Peace University. 6-7:30 p.m Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester West, 1934 W. Ridge Rd $102.30. 662-3363. Amy@AmyMerrill.net. daveramsey.com. Home Energy Workhsop. 5:307 p.m. Pathstone Corp, 404 East Ave. Free, registration appreciated 442-2030 x213. PathStoneEnergyInfo.org. Guinean Drum Class with Mohamed Diaby. 6 p.m. Bush Mango Drum & Dance, 34 Elton St. Instruments available for student use. For all levels $15 drop in fee. 820-9213. colleen@ bushmangodrumdance.org. bushmangodrumdance.org. Health Insurance Open House for Rochester’s Uninsured. 2-5 p.m. Threshold at the Community Place, 135 Parsells Ave Fidelis Care representatives will be on-site at Threshold at the Community Place, 145 Parsells Avenue, Rochester, every Tuesday from 2 – 5 PM to answer questions about health insurance options, and to help eligible residents apply to enroll in Fidelis Care programs. Current Fidelis Care members may also receive assistance completing their annual recertification at these events 1-888-343-3547. fideliscare.org. Tarot or Oracle Card Practise Nights. Fourth Tuesday of every month. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $10. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com. Who’s the Strong-Willed Child?. 10 a.m.-noon. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org.
GETLISTED get your event listed for free e-mail it to calendar@rochestercitynews.com. Or go online to rochestercitynewspaper.com and submit it yourself!
WE’RE ALL ABOUT THE TWEETS twitter.com /roccitynews
rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 21
Movie Theaters Searchable, up-to-the-minute movie times for all area theaters can be found at rochestercitynewspaper.com, and on City’s mobile website.
Film
Brockport Strand 93 Main St, Brockport, 637-3310, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Canandaigua Theatres 3181 Townline Road, Canandaigua, 396-0110, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Cinema Theater 957 S. Clinton St., 271-1785, cinemarochester.com
Culver Ridge 16 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit 544-1140, regmovies.com
Dryden Theatre 900 East Ave., 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org
One man’s war “American Sniper”
(R), DIRECTED BY CLINT EASTWOOD NOW PLAYING
Eastview 13 Eastview Mall, Victor 425-0420, regmovies.com
Geneseo Theatres
[ REVIEW ] BY GEORGE GRELLA
Geneseo Square Mall, 243-2691, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Greece Ridge 12 176 Greece Ridge Center Drive 225-5810, regmovies.com
Henrietta 18 525 Marketplace Drive 424-3090, regmovies.com
The Little 240 East Ave., 258-0444 thelittle.org
The picture begins with a sniper in position on a rooftop in Iraq, looking through his scope first at a young man, then at a woman and a child, questioning over his radio whether he should take the shot. The response, “Your call,” provides no guidance, so that in this situation and throughout the movie, the sniper must make his own choices about killing his target, not an abstract bull’s eye, but an actual,
Movies 10 2609 W. Henrietta Road 292-0303, cinemark.com
Pittsford Cinema 3349 Monroe Ave., 383-1310 pittsford.zurichcinemas.com
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
Film Previews on page 24
flesh-and-blood human being. Those decisions govern the character and the life of Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), the title character of “American Sniper,” based on the book about the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. The movie than flashes back to some scenes of Kyle’s youth in Texas, showing the boy learning to hunt and shoot and hearing the stern lessons of his father about the sort of man he must become. As a young man he competes in rodeos and likes to think of himself as a cowboy; he changes his generally aimless life when he sees news coverage of the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings on television. Like a lot of young men of that time, he decides to enlist, joining the Navy and embarking on the rugged process of becoming a SEAL. Older than his fellow recruits, Kyle endures the brutal training, which mostly involves being yelled at by sadistic instructors while being soaked with water, suffering submersion in the cold ocean, and absorbing a good
Bradley Cooper takes aim in “American Sniper.” PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROS.
PRESENTS
Joëlle VanBuren
WHATTO
SEE
On the air WEEKDAYS from 6 to 10 AM
WHAT
ROCHESTER’S 24 HOUR JAZZ STATION STREAMING LIVE 24/7/365 AT JAZZ901.ORG 22 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015
TO
AVOID
Joëlle has been with Jazz90.1 for 22 years! FAVORITE MUSICIANS ARE: Monty Alexander, Karrin Allyson, Anat Cohen, Giacomo Gates, Diana Krall and Houston Person.
deal of pain. (In accordance with military tradition, he naturally ends up in the arid, dusty cities of Iraq, with no water in sight — so much for all that dunking and sputtering). The action then returns to the opening scene of what turns out to be Kyle’s first kill. After that baptism in blood, Kyle employs his ability to shoot with uncanny accuracy, acquiring a special status among his comrades, who come to call him Legend. When they know he in effect watches over them, they carry out their missions with increased confidence, even recklessness — they believe that the Legend will shoot anyone intent on ambush, and most of the time they are right. Kyle romances and eventually marries Taya (Sienna Miller), whom he met after completing his SEAL training, which naturally complicates his life and his mission. Taya wonders about the people, as she puts it, at the other end of his rifle and about his dedication to his profession. When he keeps returning to Iraq — four tours of duty — she angrily raises the obvious question about his priorities, whether he would rather go to war or stay at home with his children. Chris Kyle’s response to those issues provides little in the way of insight into his character. He mouths the usual tired platitudes about patriotism, defending the greatest country on Earth (from the people who did not attack it in 2001), keeping the
&
WHAT TO
stream ON
ASnowy
AFTERNOON
M OVIE REVIEWS & SHOWTIMES
rochestercitynewspaper.com/MOVIES rochestercitynewspaper.com/MOVIETIMES
The devil inside “The Babadook” (R), DIRECTED BY JENNIFER KENT OPENS FRIDAY AT THE LITTLE [ REVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW
terrorists from San Diego, and other such blather. He also believes that all of his kills — over 160 confirmed by the military — were entirely justified, that they saved the lives of many soldiers, regretting only the lives he couldn’t save. Although the picture tells a compelling and presumably true story, it mostly lingers on the surface, providing little in the way of complexity in any of the characters, including the protagonist. It only hints at anything resembling PTSD, showing Chris Kyle’s eventual return to civilian life as a relatively smooth process in which his only difficulties again arise from his awareness of the lives he didn’t save. In a kind of compensation, he works with severely wounded veterans, many maimed by that terrible, useless, endless war; even they regard him as a hero. The tragedy of Chis Kyle’s life, however, derives not so much from his lack of introspection, but from its premature ending. An apparently disturbed veteran he counseled shot and killed him on a firing range, a tragic irony rare even for literature or cinema. Saddest of all, “American Sniper” ends with the actual footage of his funeral, with thousands of people, waving flags, veterans saluting, watching the motorcade, the most moving sequence in a morally troubling film.
The greatest horror films — the ones that stand the test of time — continue to resonate with audiences not just for the theme park thrills they provide, but because they find a way to tap into our deepest, most primal fears. They can choose to make those fears metaphorical or terrifyingly literal, but that ability to get under our skin is the reason horror has proven to be such a potent and enduring genre. The debut feature from Australian writerdirector Jennifer Kent, “The Babadook” is just the latest horror film to strike a nerve with audiences. A frightening exploration of the most sinister aspects of motherhood, mental illness, and grief, the film shapes these ideas into a demented bedtime story that’s one of the most chilling films I’ve seen in ages. The film centers on Amelia (Essie Davis), a widowed mother, and her 6-year-old son, Samuel (Noah Wiseman). Sam’s father died in a car accident while driving Amelia to the
Noah Wiseman and Essie Davis in “The Babadook.” PHOTO COURTESY IFC FILMS
hospital to give birth, and over the years Amelia has — perhaps understandably — grown to associate Sam’s presence with the loss of her beloved husband. She’s still so traumatized that she refuses to let Sam celebrate his birthday on the proper day. A troubled boy with an overactive imagination and severe behavioral problems, Sam has developed a disturbing fascination with building homemade weapons to combat the monsters he fears lurk under his bed. Amelia loves her son, but the constant amount of care Sam requires leaves her mentally and physically exhausted. Isolated inside their house, these neuroses fester until Amelia’s maternal instincts start to curdle into something else entirely. Their home is already a fairly toxic environment, but then one day, a children’s pop-up book, that Amelia doesn’t remember ever seeing before, appears on Sam’s bookshelf. A ghoulish little story about a sinister figure named Mister Babadook, the book only makes Sam more fearful. A malevolent being with a top hat and Nosferatu-esque talons — somewhere between Freddy Krueger and Dr. Caligari — the Babadook feels vaguely familiar, as though he’s somehow always existed in your subconscious nightmares. Both mother and son find themselves haunted by the creature; he creeps into their minds and seems to prowl the dark recesses of their home. And the book’s pages promise that “you can’t get rid of the Babadook.” Kent creates a palpable feeling of the anxiety and stress Amelia is under. At one point, Sam’s pleading disrupts his mother’s slumber before she’s barely been able to shut her eyes; it’s an especially effective illustration of the unrelenting nature of parenthood. When you add
in the humiliation she feels under the judgmental eyes of her sister and other mothers, it’s somewhat understandable when she imagines giving in to her darkest repressed impulses. Crucial to the film’s effectiveness is Davis’s increasingly unhinged — though consistently sympathetic — performance. She creates a compelling portrait of parental indifference (or worse). If the horror genre got the respect it deserved, her work would be up for awards season consideration. As it is, it’s one of the finest performances of the year, and she’s equally matched by the young Wiseman’s deranged presence. Kent’s elegantly psychological approach avoids the silly jump scares that have become a crutch many modern horror films lean on far too much. The slowly building dread and tension make “The Babadook” one of the strongest debut features I’ve seen. The production design is impeccable, particularly for such a low-budget film, capturing the claustrophobic mindset of the characters, and the inventive, mostly practical effects are in keeping with the film’s handmade aesthetic. It’s viewed through the eyes of Radek Ladczuk’s beautifully cold, monochromatic cinematography — all grayish-blue tones, creating echoes of the Babadook’s Expressionist influences. If Mister Babadook is too obviously a metaphor — the film never truly succeeds in making the malevolent boogeyman feel like a real, external presence — that doesn’t make this film any less frightening. If anything, the emotional depth of that metaphor makes the film’s ideas even scarier. That he’s a manifestation of a broken psyche leaves open an even more unnerving and horrifying a conclusion: The demons that lurk within us are more terrifying and dangerous than any ghost or ghoul.
rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 23
Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] THE BABADOOK (R): A widowed mother and her troubled young son are haunted by a malevolent being out of a children’s storybook. Little BECKY SHARP (1935): This romantic drama follow a socialite’s rise and fall down the social ladder. Plays with the short, “LA CUCARACHA.” Dryden (Fri, Jan 23, 8 p.m.; Sun, Jan 25, 2 p.m.) THE BOY NEXT DOOR (R): Jennifer Lopez stars as a woman who falls for a much younger man, though their steamy affair takes an obsessive, dangerous turn. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown CAKE (R): While grappling with her own personal tragedy, a woman becomes obsessed with the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group. Starring Jennifer Aniston. Pittsford DANGEROUS ACTS STARRING THE UNSTABLE ELEMENTS OF BELARUS (2013): A theater troupe in the Republic of Belarus risks censorship, imprisonment and worse to stage their provocative and subversive plays in secret performances. Dryden (Sat, Jan 24, 8 p.m.) LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1986): In this amazing musical-comedy, a nerdy flower shop assistant finds success and romance after
discovering a strange and exotic plant with a taste for blood. Little (Wed, Jan 21, 6:30 p.m.) MORTDECAI (R): An art dealer searches for a stolen painting rumored to contain a secret code that gains access to hidden Nazi gold in this heist comedy. Starring Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Ewan McGregor. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown THE PHANTOM FOE (1920): This classic silent film serial follows the exploits of sinister criminal mastermind. Dryden (Tue, Jan 27, 8 p.m.) STRANGE MAGIC (PG): This animated fairy tale inspired by “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” follows the culture clash between a community of goblins, fairies and imps. With the voices of Alan Cumming, Maya Rudolph, Alfred Molina, and Kristin Chenoweth. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown UNION PACIFIC (1939): Barbara Stanwyck stars in this western, about the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. Dryden (Wed, Jan 21, 8 p.m.) WORLD’S GREATEST DAD (2009): When his son’s body is found in a humiliating accident, a lonely high school teacher inadvertently attracts media attention after covering up the truth with a phony suicide note in this pitchblack comedy starring Robin Williams. Dryden (Thu, Jan 22, 8 p.m.)
For information: Call us (585) 244-3329 Fax us (585) 244-1126 Mail Us City Classifieds 250 N. Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607 Email Us classifieds@ rochester-citynews.com EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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.
24 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015
[ CONTINUING ] AMERICAN SNIPER (R): Clint Eastwood the true story of Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in American history. Starring Bradley Cooper. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster ANNIE (PG): In this updated take on the classic musical, Quvenzhane Wallis fills the role of the plucky orphan hero. With Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz and Rose Byrne. Culver, Eastview, 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. Culver, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford BLACKHAT (R): Chris Hemsworth stars as a computer hacker released from prison to help American and Chinese authorities pursue a mysterious cyber criminal in this thriller from director Michael Mann. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster FOXCATCHER (R): Based on the true story of Olympic Wrestling Champions Mark and Dave Schultz and their tragic relationship with paranoid
schizophrenic John du Pont. Starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo. Pittsford THE GAMBLER (R): A literature professor with a gambling problem runs afoul of gangsters, in this crime-thriller starring Mark Wahlberg. Henrietta THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES (PG-13): The epic third (and final) installment of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins. Culver, Eastview, Henrietta, 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. Culver, Eastview, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE IMITATION GAME (PG13): The true Story of English mathematician and logician, Alan Turing, who helped crack the Enigma code during World War II. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown INHERENT VICE (R): Paul Thomas Anderson directs this story about Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, in which a drugfueled detective investigates the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend. Based on the Thomas Pynchon novel. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Josh Brolin. Little, Pittsford INTO THE WOODS (PG): A witch tasks a childless baker and his
wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree in this adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical. Starring Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp, and Chris Pine. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB (PG): When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry embarks on an epic quest to save the magic before it’s gone forever. Starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais, Owen Wilson, and Ben Kingsley. Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster PADDINGTON (PG): The beloved marmalade-loving bear gets the big screen treatment in this charming family-friendly adventure. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown 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. Eastview SELMA (PG-13): This film focuses on Martin Luther King’s efforts to organize a crucial moments in civil rights history, the protests in Selma, Alabama. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview,
Greece, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster TAKEN 3 (R): Liam Neeson has gone and gotten his wife murdered, and now he must clear his name. Also, maybe somebody gets taken? Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster 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. Canandaigua, Pittsford UNBROKEN (PG-13): Directed by Angelina Jolie, this drama chronicles the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE WEDDING RINGER (R): A shy, socially awkward young groom needs to impress his inlaws, so he turns to a best-manfor-hire to help him out. Starring Kevin Hart and Josh Gad. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster WILD (R): Reese Witherspoon stars in the inspirational story of a woman with a tragic past decides to start her new life by hiking for one thousand miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. Henrietta, Little, Pittsford
Place your real estate ad by calling 244-3329 ext. 23 or rochestercitynewspaper.com Ad Deadlines: Friday 4pm for Display Ads Monday at noon for Line ads Wood floors, display windows. 965 sq. foot. (future potential for basement expansion) Off-streetparking. Prime location, available Feb. $1400+ utilities 924-8355
Vacation Property
HomeWork A cooperative effort of City Newspaper and RochesterCityLiving, a program of the Landmark Society.
brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-6382102. Online reservations: www. holidayoc.com
OCEAN CITY MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE
continues on page 26
Find your way home with TO ADVERTISE CONTACT CHRISTINE TODAY!
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
Ryan Smith
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
201-0724 RochesterSells.com
Wonderful Woodwork in Beechwood
26 Netherton Road Sitting on a quiet side street off of Bay Street in the friendly Beechwood neighborhood, this lovely 1920s home is warm and welcoming. The outside features a covered entryway leading to a beautiful arched wooden door with a round leaded glass window. A second entrance off the enclosed three-season porch at the rear of the house provides easy access from the driveway and two-car garage.
26 Netherton Road is a beautiful example of an older Rochester home, with many original features, that has been maintained and renovated over the years. Both levels of the house have original hardwood floors, original unpainted woodwork, and original wood doors with glass knobs. Modern amenities include central air, a dishwasher, gas stove, and a disposal system in the kitchen sink. The arched front door opens to a tiled vestibule with a small coat closet. Past the entryway, through leaded glass French doors, lies the living room, complete with a brick fireplace with a heavy wooden mantle and a built-in cabinet with leaded glass doors. Five large windows provide ample light to the room, even in winter conditions. It’s the perfect room for enjoying warm summer evenings as well as for cozying up on those cold winter nights. The dining room is a very spacious room with a lot of versatility. Adjacent to the three-season porch, the kitchen, and the living room, it has the
potential to become an eating space, a family room, or just about anything else a potential owner could come up with. The kitchen boasts ample cabinet space, modern appliances, and a large window right above the sink. Back at the front of the house, the staircase, with original banister and newel post, leads to the second story. Here you’ll find three bedrooms, each complete with two windows for a healthy dose of sunlight, a staircase to the attic, a linen closet, and a full bathroom. The bathroom has vintage wood paneled walls that give it an old-world charm, and an original ceramic tile floor. The attic provides a great amount of space for storage as well as the option to add a fourth bedroom once finished. Beechwood is a tightknit community with an active neighborhood association. There are over ten churches of all different denominations within a mile of Netherton Road and School #33 is just a half mile away. Enjoy anything from seafood at the Golden Fox, to Sicilian style pizza at Nino’s Pizzeria, to authentic German deli cooking at Swan Market. With 1,662 square feet, 26 Netherton is listed at $77,500. To schedule a showing contact Nothnagle agent Ron Matter at 585-729-.2259 or Maria McGill at 585-739-6073. by Alexander Marchitelli Alexander is a Landmark Society volunteer.
rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 25
> page 24
146K, 2 interiors, ac/dc November inspection. $2,200 or B/O 585328-4848
Adoption
AAAA AUTO RECYCLING And Fast Cash for your cars, vans and trucks. Up to $800. Free towing. Any condition. Up to $5,000 for newer cars. www.cash4carsrochester.com 585-482-2140
A CHILDLESS YOUNG married couple (she-30/he-37) seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on mom/ devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses paid. Call/text. Mary & Adam. 1-800-790-5260. ADOPTING A BABY would be my greatest joy. Your newborn will be cherished in my happy home. Lola 800-554-8850. Exp. Pd. ADOPTION: UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org PREGNANT? THINKING OF ADOPTION? Talk with caring agency specializing in matching Birthmothers with Families Nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Call 24/7 Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions. 866-4136293. Void in Illinois/New Mexico/ Indiana (AAN CAN)
Automotive 1997 DODGE VAN B-2500 Conversion Van Many new parts,
ALWAYS BETTER HIGHER CASH PAID for Junk Cars, Trucks and Vans. Any condition, running or not. Always free pick up and usually same day service. Call the rest first then call us last. We usually pay the highest and fairest. Not affiliated with other companies. Call 585305-5865 CASH 4 CARS TRUCKS AND VANS. Up to $800 running or not, more for newer models. We’ll be there in 30 minutes. 585-482-9988 www. cash4carsrochester.com CASH FOR CARS Any Car/Truck. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Call For Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3808 www. cash4car.com (AAN CAN) DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-AWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 917-336-1254 Today!
Events ****GUN-SHOW-NEWSTEAD FIRE HALL **** 5691 Cummings Rd. Akron, NY 85 Tables! Saturday January 24th 9:00am-4:00pm & Sunday January 25th 9:00am3:00pm nfgshows.com
Financial Services
HORSE HACKAMORE Western, braided leather, fits medium horse $35 585-880-2903 INFANT OF PRAQUE statue - lace trimmed yellow gown - 13” height - has one crack not visible when dressed. Free to loving home. tel:585.663.6983 METAL OIL LANTERNS 14” high, VGC with wicks handles (blue) $30 both 585-880-2903
ARE YOU IN BIG trouble with the IRS? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 844-753-131 (AAN CAN)
For Sale EXERCISE BENCH With the weight rod. $15 -585-490-5870 EXOTIC HOUSE PLANTS, indoor, 10 plants $5 each 585-490-5870 GERMAN SHEPHERD sign on chain. Carved head on real wood. (says, beware! x Welcome) Nice gift $15.00 585-880-2903 GERMAN SHEPHERD PICTURE in wood carved frame 13 1/2” by 22”. Good gift. $15 585-880-2903
SUITCASES: AMERICAN TOURISTER hard case, 19 x 29 xx 61/2, tan, EC-585.663.6983. free. Brown hard case, 21 x 121/2 x 5, GC - 585.663.6983. free.
Groups Forming ARE YOU A Mother concerned about climate change and ready to get involvedPlease contact Neely Kelley: neely@mothersoutfront.org to learn about Mothers Out Front.
Jam Section BRIAN S. MARVN Lead vocalist, looking for an audition to join band, cover tunes, originals and has experience with bands 585-473-5089 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 THAT SINGS, plays instruments, available evenings, transportation & equipt. R&B, funk, jazz, originals & covers Bobby 585328-4121 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 GUITAR PLAYER OLDER, self taught, practicing for ten years needs someone to jam with so I might get better. My wife says I play good. email or; 303 4141 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 MEET OTHER MUSICIANS. Jam & Play out, call & say hello, any level & any age ok. I play keyboards - organ B3 Style Call 585-266-6337 Martino MULTI INSTRUMENT MUSICIANS Available evenings, transport & equipt, one unit only, no freelancers. R&B Funk, Jazz & originals. Bobby 585-328-4121 SEEKING GUITARIST - lead & chording. Experienced, R&B, funk, Jazz. originals & covers. Avail evenings, equipt. & transportation. Contact Bobby 585-328-4121 THE RAMMSTEIN TRIBUTE BAND “MUTTER” needs a bass guitar player. No rental or utility fees. Gear even provided 585-621-5488 TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920’s thru 1980’s. Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg. And Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1-800-401-0440
Music Services GUITAR SET-UPS/REPAIRS Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor,
Home and Garden Professionals M.B. LIND PREMIUM PAINTING CEILINGS PAINTED FOR FREE!!*
Affordable Home Improvements
*on 3 rooms or more. Offer Expires 2/1/15
All Phases of Home Improvements
High quality craftsmanship. Meticulous attention to detail.
• Bath • Kitchen • Basement • Windows/Doors • Roofing • Siding
• Interior/Exterior Painting & Staining • Wallpaper Removal • Cabinets and Epoxy Floors
25 years of experience. Owner/Operator on every job!
585-465-9237 • www.mblindpainting.com
Fully insured • Accepting All Major Credit Cards
Call
414-3692
BOTTOM LINE PRICING - Owner On Every Job!
ERNEST W. PETERSON DEPENDABLE NOW BOOKING INTERIORS PAINTING & STAINING PRESERVATION DISTRICT SPECIALIST OWNER DOES EVERY JOB
Professional Painting Service, 35 Years’ Experience FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES
585-287-0692
ROOFING Flat Roof Specialist! • Roof Leaks • All Types of Roofing • Metal Roofing • General Contracting • Windows/Doors • Kitchens • Baths • Handicap Renovations • Repairs Big or Small
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES Trusted quality service since 1994!
703-7738
Jvfosco@yahoo.com
ATTENTION
HOME SERVICE PROVIDERS
10% OFF
SIGNED CONTRACT
Did you know that
City Newspaper Readers spent OVER $90 MILLION DOLLARS on home improvements in the LAST 12 MONTHS? Call Christine today to advertise
585-244-3329 ext. 23
26 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015
Gretsch. Factory authorized service. Robinson Kustom Shop at House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. New Years Special. 544-9900 PIANO LESSONS In your home or mine. Patient, experienced instructor teaching all ages, levels and musical styles. Call Scott: 585- 465-0219. Visit www. scottwrightmusic.com
Miscellaneous AUTO INSURANCE STARTING AT $25/ MONTH! Call 855-9779537 (AAN CAN) * CASH -TODAY * We’ll Buy Any Car (Any Condition) + Free SameDay Pick-Up. Best Cash Offer Guaranteed! Call For FREE Quote: 1-888-477-6314
to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www. NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800578-1363 Ext.300N
Looking For... $WANTED$ COMIC BOOKS $WANTED$ COMIC BOOKS Pre-1975: Original art & movie memorabilia, sports, non-sports cards,\ ESPECIALLY 1960’s Collector/Investor, paying cash! Call WILL: 800-2426130 buying@getcashforcomics. com
Pets
SAWMILLS From only $4397.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready
Mind Body Spirit
CAT/SMALL DOG GROOMING. In your home! For your pet’s comfort & your convenience. Nail Clipping, Lion Cuts, De-Matting, Baths, Styling. Happy-At-Home Pet Grooming 585-234-1648
K-D Moving & Storage Inc. Wanted to Buy
STRUGGLING WITH DRUGS or ALCHOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment. 800-9786674
CASH FOR COINS! Buying ALL Gold & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper Money, Entire Collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419
Big or small, we do them all
473-6610 or 473-4357 23 Arlington St. NY D.O.T.#9657 USDOT 1644177NY
www.KDmoving.com
FREE
START SAVING $$$ with DIRECTV. $19.99 mo. 130 channels, FREE HDDVR-4 ROOM install. High Speed Internet-Phone Bundle available. CALL TODAY 877-829-0681 (AAN CAN)
HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLDBARN. www.woodfordbros. com. “Not applicable in Queens county”
42 years of experience in office & household moving and deliveries
Rent your apartment special third week is
Workshop PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY “Life when lit with love and shaped by wisdom is an art open to all.” Cameron, C. The world’s oldest philosophy, Vedanta, has been made practical for today’s world. Ten evenings classes (7-9:30p.m.) Wednesday’s at the Perkin’s Mansion, 494 East Ave. beginning January 21st. Cost $100 for the course. www.practical-philosophy. org. Or call 585-288-6430.
Place your ad by calling 244-3329 ext. 23 or rochestercitynewspaper.com Ad Deadlines: Friday 4pm for Display Ads Monday at noon for Line ads
EMPLOYMENT / CAREER TRAINING
Employment
or check our website at www. literacyrochester.org
DIVISION ADMIN. ASSISTANT Needed for busy construction office in Pittsford. Contracts, Insurance, Lien Waivers, Accounting, Job Cost Reporting, Competitive bid process, Contractor/Vendor prequalification and General Office Administration. Proficiency in the use of Word, Outlook, Excel, and Prolog. Email your confidential resume to: Jbooton@ Internationalrecruitingsolutions.com
MEALS ON WHEELS needs your help delivering meals to homebound residents in YOUR community. • Delivering takes about an hour • Routes go out mid-day, Monday - Friday Call 787-8326 or www. vnsnet.com.
IF YOU HAVE a vehicle that can tow at least 7,000 pounds, you can make a living delivering RVs as a contract driver for Foremost Transport! Be your own boss and see the country. ForemostTransport.Blogspot.com or 866-764-1601! SALES ENGINEER MWI, INC. Rochester, NY. Sales, marketing and product development of EDM materials for national and international markets. 50% travel to customer sites, nationally and internationally. Send resume to Jennifer Leibensperger, HR Generalist, MWI, INC. 1269 BrightonHenrietta Townline Road, Rochester, NY 14623
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
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 ROCHESTER MUSEUM & SCIENCE CENTER Are you interested in sharing your interests in science,invention,and technology ? Call Terrie McKelvey (Volunteer Coordinator) 585.697.1948 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. THE ROCHESTER MAKERSPACE Is looking for volunteers who can help us become better organized, both physically and administratively. Call Rob @585210-0075 check us out @ www. rochestermakerspace.org/
VOLUNTEER READING TUTORS wanted: School 22(27 Zimbrich St.) extended day program from 3:30 – 4:30. Work with second graders.
Teacher provided lesson plan and training. Teens and adults welcome. Contact Vicki at 461-4282.
continues on page 28
JOB FAIR CDL A TRUCK DRIVERS TANKER DRIVERS Preferred
Hazmat & Tanker Endorsed Home Daily • Great Benefits Paid Holidays & Vacations
Locations in Tonawanda & Rochester
CROSSETT, INC. 155 Woodward Ave. West Tonawanda, NY 14150 January 23rd Noon-8PM January 24th 8AM-1PM
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 CATHOLIC FAMILY CENTER seeks volunteers or interns to assist with projects in our Marketing/ Communications and Purchasing Departments. General clerical assistance needed in other programs. All positions are weekdays with flexible hours. Contact cgill@cfcrochester. org or call 262-7044 for more information. 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,
rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 27
Legal Ads [ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Naukam Associates, LLC ]
EMPLOYMENT / CAREER TRAINING > page 27
Business Opportunities FULL-TIME INCOME PART-TIME WORK. Serious inquires only. 585-503-2911
Career Training AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students – Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-296-7093
AVIATION GRADS WORK with JetBlue, Boeing, NASA and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 800-725-1563 (AAN CAN) WELDING CAREERS Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 888-205-1735
Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: Naukam Associates, LLC. SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Monroe County. THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 31 W. Main St., LeRoy, NY 14482. [ LEGAL NOTICE ]
START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW CAREER!
NEW CAREER SCHOOL IN ROCHESTER Licensed by NYS Education Dept. Offering certificate programs in Optometric Assistant, Receptionist, Office Administration. Tuition funding available. REGINA LEARNING CENTERS (RLC) 36 WEST MAIN STREET, STE 108 ROCHESTER NY 14614 • 585-413-4321 WWW.REGINALEARNINGCTRS.COM
PART TIME ENERGY BUSINESS I HELP PEOPLE GET FREE ENERGY AND SAVE MONEY! I GET PAID FOR IT
585-820-4846
Call for an Appointment
Start Your Career With ConServe!
Debt Counselor & Bilingual Debt Counselor Openings
Uncapped Bonus • Competitive Wages Unbeatable Benefits • Flexible Scheduling • Growth Potential • Paid Onsite Training
Articles of Organization of iCodeKids, LLC, filed with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on December 15, 2014, with an existence date beginning January 1, 2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC, 74 Main Street, POB 31, Akron, NY 140010031. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any business permitted by law. [ NOTICE ]
www.conserve-arm.com Click the “ConServe Careers” tab ConServe is an EOE & Drug-Free Workplace
28 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015
[ NOTICE ] BUELL ROAD PROPERTIES, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/20/14. 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, 308 Buell Rd., Rochester, NY 14624. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ]
ALETHEIA ADVISORS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/21/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Legalinc Corporate Services Inc., 90 State St., Ste. 700, Box 80, Albany, NY 12207. General Purposes.
EC Ventures, LLC Authority filed SSNY 11/18/14. Office: Monroe Co. LLC formed NV 9/26/14, exists, located 508 White Spruce Blvd. Rochester, NY 14623. SSNY design. agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served and shall mail copy to same address. Cert of Regis. Filed NV SOS 204 N. Carson St. #1 Carson City, NV 89701. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
{ NOTICE ]
[ NOTICE ]
ALTITUDE RNY, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/29/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Scott A. Sandroff, 111 S. Pfingsten Rd., Ste. 114, Deerfield, IL 60015. General Purposes.
FOR OUR BOYS, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/4/14. 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, 90 N. Lincoln Rd., E. Rochester, NY 14445. General Purposes.
[ NOTICE ]
200 Cross Keys Office Park, Fairport 14450 For more information and to apply:
designated as agent of Free Play Pictures, LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against Free Play Pictures, LLC served upon him or her is 45 Exchange Blvd., Suite 710, Rochester, New York 14614. There are no exceptions adopted by the Company, or set forth in its Operating Agreement, to the limited liability of members pursuant to Section 609(a) of the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York. Free Play Pictures, LLC is formed for the purpose of production, distribution and sale of motion pictures and intellectual property relating to motion pictures and for all other pursuits, activities and enterprises that are lawful and in compliance with the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York.
Articles of Organization with respect to Free Play Pictures, LLC, a New York Limited Liability Company, were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on December 26,, 2014. The County in New York State where its office is located is Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been
[ NOTICE ] GRACEFUL SOLUTIONS, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/29/14. 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, 11 Lakewood Dr., Rochester, NY 14616. General Purposes.
[ NOTICE ] IS HEREBY GIVEN that an order entered by the Supreme Court, Monroe County, on the 13th Day of January,2015, bearing Index # 2015/145, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, grants me the right, effective on the 13th Day of January, 2015, to assume the name of Sam Akin. My present address is: 25 Bernie Lane Rochester, New York, 14624. The place of my birth is Penn Yan, NY; My present name is Samuel Michael Akin. [ NOTICE ] JP STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/14/13. 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, 613 Brookstone Bend, Webster, NY 14580. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Long Short LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 12/10/14. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to Corp Filings of New York 90 State St. #700 #40 Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Name of LLC: Gesture Data LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 1/12/15. 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 ] Name of LLC: Quasar Corral LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 1/12/15. 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 ] NORTH POINT ENTERPRISES, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/23/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon
whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, Attn: Sean Maley, Mgr., 247 Gregory St., Rochester, NY 14620. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number not yet assigned, for a beer & wine license has been applied for by Flavors of Asia 1 Inc dba Flavors of Asia, 831 Clinton Ave. S., Rochester NY, 14620, County of Monroe, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number not yet assigned, for a full beer & wine license has been applied for by Loi T NGUYEN dba The Wok, 912 Genesee St . Suite 50, Rochester, NY 14611, County of Monroe, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number not yet assigned, for a full on premise beer, wine & liquor license has been applied for by Vive Bistro and Bakery INC dba Vive Bistro and Bakery,130 East Ave., Rochester NY, 14604, County of Monroe, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 216 Thorncliffe Drive & 176 Brower Road / Del Rio LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/17/2014. 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 1407 Viking Cir, Webster NY 14580 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Beach 101 LLC. Art.of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/31/2014. 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 131 Flower Dale Drive, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ]
of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 6, 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 114 Boyd Drive, Rochester, NY 14616. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of SHARONQ, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) November 18, 2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 29 Putney Place, Hilton, NY 14468. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sunshine Music Studio LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/14/2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 90 Canal Street, Suite 111, Rochester 14608. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 103 Mason Rd & 695 Norton St Up/Down LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/16/2014. 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 1407 Viking Cir, Webster NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 1316-1318 Culver Rd LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/12/2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 92 Tryon Pk Roch. NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ]
Notice of Formation of Dio Designs LLC. Art.of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/19/14. 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 2 Birchstone Hill Road, Rush, New York 14543. Purpose: any lawful activities.
Notice of Formation of 1555 Creek Street, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/3/2014. 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 PO Box 710, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities.
[ NOTICE ]
[ NOTICE ]
Notice of Formation of Fetzner Plaza LLC Art.
Notice of Formation of 3925 Dewey Avenue,
Legal Ads LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/7/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 2171 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 92 LEONARD NY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/11/2014. 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, P.C., 2250 West Ridge Rd., STE. 300, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Chibi Foods LLC Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/27/2014. 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 7 Whitmore St., Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Clarisoft Technologies, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/26/14. 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, Attn: Bogdan Bucura, CEO, 640 Kreag Road, Ste. 301, Pittsford, NY 14535, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Clearfield Management, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/19/14. Office location: Monroe County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 28 Thomas Grove, Pittsford, NY 14534, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Eleven Lakes Restaurant Group LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/5/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall
mail process to: c/o The LLC, 1080 Pittsford-Victor Road, Ste. 201, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Feel Up Records LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/30/2013. 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 7 Whitmore St., Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Glidedowan, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/16/14. 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 2117 Buffalo Rd., #142, Rochester, NY 14624. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Hibbs Services LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) Dec. 12, 2014. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 642 Washington St., Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of HOUSE ‘O LAUNDRY, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/15/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 60 Pixley Industrial Pkwy., Rochester, NY 14624. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Per Cert. of Amendment filed with SSNY on 11/17/14, name changed to HOUSE O LAUNDRY, LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Indian Trails Apartments MM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/3/14. 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 of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Inspired Esthetics, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/7/2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 180, Pittsford, New York 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Irondequoit Rentals LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) December 15, 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 451 Heathland Cir. Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Kevmo Village Path, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/8/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford-Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of KINDNESS_ROCKS , LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State. of New York (SSNY) on 1/5/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to Kindness_Rocks, LLC, 98 North Avenue, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Kleckner Consulting Services, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 9/9/2014. 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 55 Brentwood Lane Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of LIBRARY SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/2/2015. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC,
942 Meigs St., Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LLC. Boomtown Events, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/7/2015. Office location: Monroe County. Principal business location: 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 109, Rochester, NY 14624. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to c/o Jeffrey B. Andrus, Esq., Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, One Park Place, 300 South State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202-2078. Purpose: any business permitted under law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MADONNA, M.D., OBGYN, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/9/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 7885 Hidden Oaks, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: practice the profession of medicine. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Makeway LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/02/2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 72 Cascade Dr. Rochester, NY 14614. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Mark & Ryan Creations LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/17/13. 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 United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Matamanoa LLC. Art.of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/19/14. 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 7 Via Visca, Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MORTAL ARROW LLC
Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/14/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 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 PBJ MOB LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/9/14. 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 PI Bar, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/10/14. 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 Puff Palace LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 23, 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 579 Stone Road, Rochester, NY 14616. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of RDI NYC LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/18/2014. 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 W. Ridge Rd., Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful act.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Safety Reaction Team, LLC. Notice of Organization were filed with NYS Secretary of State (SSNY) on 08/05/2014. Office Location :Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC 5171 Dewey Ave Rochester,NY 14612:Purpose Any lawful business [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Shutts Productions, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/02/2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 881 Meigs St, Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Stoplight Properties LLC. Articles of Org. filed Sec’y of State on 09/25/2014. Office location Monroe
County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 96 Empire Boulevard Rochester NY. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Tangible Surface Research, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/3/2014. 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 3 Cedarwood Drive, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: Programmable Surface Research and Development. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of TWO FOR SEVEN RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/06/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail
cont. on page 30
FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY THE CITY OF ROCHESTER STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF MONROE
IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS PURSUANT TO TITLE 4 OF PART E OF ARTICLE IX OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER.
LIST OF DELINQUENT TAXES AS OF JULY 1, 2014 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on January 14, 2015, the Corporation Counsel of the City of Rochester filed in the office of the Monroe County Clerk a list of parcels of property on which the City of Rochester holds a lien for taxes, assessments, fees or other charges which is at least one year old and which the City of Rochester intends to foreclose by an action in rem pursuant to Title 4 of Part E of Article IX of the Charter of the City of Rochester. A copy of that list was published on January 14, 2015.
A copy of the foreclosure list has been filed in the office of the City Treasurer and will remain open for public inspection up to and including August 24, 2015, which is the redemption deadline date. Any person may on or before that date redeem any parcel on the foreclosure list by paying to the City Treasurer the amount of all delinquent taxes, assessments, fees and other charges stated on the foreclosure list, plus the $175.00 charge referred to above, plus accrued interest and late payment charges.
The foreclosure list contains as to each such parcel: 1. The tax account number and address; 2. The name of the last known owner; 3. The amount of each tax lien, except for a $175.00 charge which has been added to each tax lien pursuant to Section 9-123(A)(3)of the City Charter but which is not reflected on the printed list.
Any person having any interest in any parcel on the foreclosure list may, at any time up to the redemption deadline date, serve a verified notice of interest or an answer upon the Corporation Counsel setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his interest or any defense or objection to the foreclosure. The notice of interest or answer must also be filed in the office of the Monroe County Clerk. Where a valid notice of interest is All persons having an interest in the real property described in served, the parcel will be held for a foreclosure auction the foreclosure list are hereby notified that the filing of the list pursuant to Section 9-143 of the City Charter. constitutes the commencement by the City of Rochester of an action in the Supreme Court, Monroe County, to foreclose the Any person who fails to redeem or to serve a notice of interest or tax liens therein described by an action in rem and that the list an answer by the redemption deadline date shall be barred constitutes a notice of pendency of action and a complaint by thereafter from asserting his interest in the pending foreclosure action, and judgment in foreclosure may be granted without regard the City of Rochester against each parcel of land therein for, and in extinguishment of, the interest of any such person. described to enforce the satisfaction of such tax liens. This action is brought against the real property only. No personal judgment will be entered in this action for the delinquent taxes, assessments, fees or other charges.
T. ANDREW BROWN Corporation Counsel rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 29
Legal Ads > page 29 process to the LLC, 16 N. Main St., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: Formed for the parent company to restaurants for financial organization reasons. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Upstate Renewable Diesel LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/18/10. 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 Farmington Rd., Rochester, NY 14609. Reg. Agt. at such addr. upon whom proc. may be served is John Vavalo. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Village Path Townhomes, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/8/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford-Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Webster Rentals LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) December 15, 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 451 Heathland Cir. Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of XATON LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of
NY (SSNY) on 01/07/15. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 18 Esternay Ln., Pittsford, NY 14534. 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 Qualification of CSFB 2006-C2 - 1300 Old Country Road LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 1/13/15. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 5221 N. O’Connor Blvd., Ste. 600, Irving, TX 75039. LLC formed in DE on 1/9/15. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. DE addr. of LLC: Corporation Trust Co., 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 Neighborhood Practice Solutions, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/12/14. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in DE on 12/10/14. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP, 665 Main St., Suite 300, Buffalo, NY 14203. DE address of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., 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 ] Pet Star Grooming LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 08/19/14. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 2398 Monroe Ave. Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Singletrack Mountain Bike Academy LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 12/17/14. 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 488 Chambers St., Spencerport, NY 14559. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] T.F.M. RENTALS, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/14/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Thomas F. Mayer, 8359 Ridge Rd. W., Brockport, NY 14420. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] TAB LAND HOLDINGS, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on January 2, 2015. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 5144 Route 364, Rushville, NY 14544. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.
Adult Services OVER 100,000 Phone WEEKLY READERS Services Available at over 700 locations all over Monroe County and beyond.
CURIOUS ABOUT MEN? Talk Discreetly with men like you! Try FREE! Call 1-888-779-2789 www.guyspy.com (AAN CAN)
[ NOTICE ] Tadsworld LLC, a domestic LLC filed with SSNY on 12/19/14, office location Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to , 66 Beckwith Terr, Rochester, N.Y., 14610. Purpose: Any lawful activities [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Move Tour LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on October 15, 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 serve and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 1010 Genesee Park Blvd., Rochester, NY 14619. The purpose of the Company is any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF BENNETT HEIGHTS CAPITAL, LLC ] The name of the Limited Liability Company is Bennett Heights Capital, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on 9/8/2006. 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 P.O. Box 25454, Rochester, NY 14625. The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (“LLC”). Name: LISA’S LITTLES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 10/14/14. New York office location: Monroe County. Principal business location: 74 Newcroft Park, Rochester, NY. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to: 74 Newcroft Park, Rochester, NY 14609. LLC is organized to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Blue Lake Partners, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on December 19, 2014 with an effective date of formation of January 1, 2015. Its principal place of business is located at 459 Trailwood Court, Webster, New York in Monroe
30 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015
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 Richard K. Honeyman, 459 Trailwood Court, Webster, New York 14580. 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.
County of Monroe and State of New York, SBL#: 119.10-2-45. Approximate amount of judgment is $93,568.81 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# I2014003959. Mary Elizabeth Feindt, Esq., Referee Schiller & Knapp, LLP 950 New Loudon Road Latham, NY 12110 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1120881 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 01/28/2015
[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ]
[ NOTICE OF SALE ]
Kingdom Now, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on December 16, 2014 with an effective date of formation of December 16, 2014. Its principal place of business is located at 267 Norman Road, Rochester, New York in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to Jonathan Welton, 267 Norman Road, Rochester, New York 14623. 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 LLC ] Rochester Referral Realty, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on December 9, 2014 with an effective date of formation of December 9, 2014. Its principal place of business is located at 40A Grove St., 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 Thomas Schnorr, 40A Grove St, 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 SALE ] SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF MONROE FIRST NIAGARA BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstSusan Rayam, et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated 10/23/2014 and entered thereafter. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Monroe County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York on February 4, 2015 at 09:15AM, premises known as 230 Gatewood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Gates,
Index No. 2014-3306 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Wanda Chealey, n/k/a Andrea Juan Allen; Charles Chealey, Jr.; People of the State of New York, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 18, 2014, entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the front vestibule of the Monroe County Office Building located at 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe on February 4, 2015 at 10:30 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the City of Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 95 Rand Street, Rochester, NY 14615; Tax Account No. 090.33-1-42 described in Deed recorded in Liber 9134 of Deeds, page 277 lot size .09 acres. Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $52,223.13 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: December 31, 2014 Donald White, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2014-5807 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Irving Gordon, Deceased, and any persons who are heirs distributees of Irving Gordon, 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; United States of America; People of the State of New York, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 25, 2014 and entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Monroe County Clerk’s Office located at 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe on January 28, 2015 at 10:30 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Irondequoit, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 268 Scholfield Road, Rochester, NY 14617, Tax Account No. 076.18-1-16 described in Deed recorded in Liber 9938 of Deeds, page 221; lot size .15 acres. Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $90,663.76 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: December 2014 Charles Genese, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ] SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE INDEX NO.8084/14 The address of the real property is 124 Arbutus Street, Rochester, New York Plaintiff designates Monroe County as the place of trial, situs of the real property. AMERICAN TAX FUNDING, LLC, Plaintiff, against MITCHELL HARRIS, if living and if he be dead, any and all persons who may claim and devisees, distributees, legal representatives, successors and interest of the said defendant, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, COUNTY OF MONROE,
TOWER CAPITAL A/K/A TOWER DBW II TRUST 2013-1, US BANK AS CUSTODIAN FOR PFS FINANCIAL 1, LLC A/K/A PROPEL TAX, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, THE UNTIED STATES OF AMERICA JOHN DOE #1 through JOHN DOE #20 the last twenty names being fictitious and unknown to Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. 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 Plaintiffs attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or thirty (30) days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded herein. To the aboved named defendants. The forgoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant of an order by the Hon: Francis A. Affronti dated the 18th day of December 2014. Premises situate lying and being in the City of Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York, known and designated as Section 107.21 Block 1 and 50 on the Monroe County Tax Assessment Map. 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 tax lien holder 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 the tax lien holder will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. STAGG, TERENZI, CONFUSIONE & WABNIK, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 300 Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 812-4500 The object of this action is to foreclose tax liens covering: 124 Arbutus Street, Rochester, New York JUDGMENT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $6,747.80 plus interest.
Fun [ NEWS OF THE WEIRD ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD
Spidey Sense Gets Real
Among the breakthroughs demonstrated by the computer chip company Intel’s RealSense system is a cocktail dress from Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht that not only senses the wearer’s “mood,” but also acts to repel (or encourage) strangers who might approach the wearer. Sensors (including small LED monitors) measure respiration and 11 other profiles, and if the wearer is “stressed,” artistic spider-leg epaulets extend menacingly from the shoulder to suggest that “intruders” keep their distance (in which case the dress resembles something from the movie “Aliens”) — or, if the wearer feels relaxed, the legs wave invitingly. The experimental “spider dress” was showcased at January’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Government in Action
— Because Congress and presidents often change their minds, NASA recently continued to build on a $349 million rocket testing tower in Mississippi for a “moon” project that had been canceled back in 2010. The now-idle tower sits down the road from a second rocket testing tower being built for its “replacement” mission — an “asteroid” project. Critics, according to a December Washington Post examination, blame senators who believe it smarter to keep contractors at work (even though useless) because, Congress and the president might change their minds yet again. Said a high-profile critic, “We have to decide ... whether we want a jobs program or a space program.” NASA’s inspector
general in 2013 identified six similar “mothballed” projects that taxpayers continue to maintain. — Un-Government: About 240 of the 351 police departments in Massachusetts claim their SWAT and other specialty operations are not “government” services, but rather not-for-profit corporate activities and are thus entitled to avoid certain government obligations. Even though their officers have the power to carry weapons, arrest people and break down doors during raids, these “law enforcement councils” refuse to comply with government openrecords laws for civilian monitoring of SWAT activities. The latest refusal, by the 58 police agencies of the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council, was filed in state Superior Court in December. — DIY Policing in Seattle: A Seattle Times columnist suffered a “smashand-grab” break-in of his car in October, but was brushed off by the Seattle Police Department and told simply to go file an insurance claim. However, he and his energetic 14-year-old daughter located the perpetrators themselves by GPS and called for police help, only to be chastised by the dispatcher, warning that they could get hurt. Only when a local crime-fighting TV show adopted the case, along with the suburban Sammamish, Washington, police department, was the gang of thieves finally pursued and apprehended (resulting in charges for “hundreds” of smash-and-grab thefts). (Bonus: One alleged perpetrator was quoted as saying the thefts were undertaken “because we knew the police wouldn’t do anything.”)
[ LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ON PAGE 27 ]
[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pursue someone who cannot only keep up with you physically but can also challenge you mentally. Socializing with someone who is innovative and quick to react will motivate you to want to get better acquainted. Love is apparent and, with a slight nudge, just a heartbeat away. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be careful when sharing personal information with a love interest. Ulterior motives are apparent and can lead to a costly mistake if you are too trusting and think that special someone you meet is just as much into you as you are into him or her.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll attract partners readily, but don’t let someone who attracts you jeopardize your reputation, status or compromise your position at work. Keep business and pleasure separate, and you will find someone offering an interesting relationship that will suit your personality and lifestyle. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll be inclined to want to spend time with someone from a different cultural background or someone who doesn’t live in the same state or country as you. Examine what it will take to hold each other’s interest and the potential to somehow get your lives in unison.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Greater opportunities to find the right partner are apparent, but you are likely to be confused by someone you used to be with who has had a change of heart and wants to get back together. Don’t settle for old problems. Opt to build a new life with someone new. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An opportunity to meet someone pretty special will open up at a work-related function. Having your professional goals cross paths will add to the excitement of joining forces with a partner who can contribute to both your personal and professional life.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll be in the driver’s seat when it comes to love. Your charm and intelligence will bring many interesting prospects your way if you attend events that appeal to you. Someone who is eager to get to know you better will step up, make you laugh and entertain you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Slow down -- don’t feel pressured to be in a relationship. Spend time doing things you feel passionate about instead of wasting time trying to be with someone who isn’t suited to you. Avoid blind dates and people who send mixed signals. Love will find you
when you least expect. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Participate in something that puts you in a class setting or community group, and you will bump into someone who grabs your interest and makes your heart beat fast. Let the connection unfold naturally, taking the steps required to build a solid foundation for years to come. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When it comes to love, it will be easy come, easy go. Relationships are likely to end as quickly as they begin, so keep this in mind before you move from first base to third with someone who isn’t likely to be around forever.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll attract someone who is just as experimental as you when it comes to relationships, lifestyle and joining forces with someone to test the waters. Taking a carefree attitude and low-pressure approach to love will ensure you get what and who you want in the end. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you try to be what someone else wants you to be, you will end up disillusioned and disappointed. Don’t be afraid to share your thoughts regarding love and marriage as well as what you want in a partner. Being upfront will ensure you get what you want.
rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 31
CITY Newspaper presents
Mind Body Spirit TO ADVERTISE IN THE MIND BODY SPIRIT SECTION CALL CHRISTINE AT 244.3329 x23 OR EMAIL CHRISTINE@ROCHESTER-CITYNEWS.COM
SOCIAL DANCING for EVERYONE!
Dedicated to helping everyday people with:
ESTHER BRILL - Personal Dance Trainer
•Weight Loss • Stress Relief • Relaxation • Smoking Cessation • Reiki
"CAN-DO" DANCING! SM
March Tuesday Workshops:
Free Consultation Sessions by appointment only
Foxtrot (3/3), Lindy (3/10), Charleston (3/17), Balboa (3/24), Salsa (3/31) -Wedding Dance Private Lessons
Join us with or without a partner ebrill@frontiernet.net 585 721-8684 www.EstherBrillPartnerDance.com
3380 MONROE AVE SUITE 208, PITTSFORD (Across from Cheesecake factory)
monroehypnosis.com | 585-678-1741 | sam@monroehypnosis.com
SINGLES SOCIAL Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 7:00
PM to 10:00 PM
Hosted by Discover Your Match & Fred Astaire Dance Studio Meet new people & enjoy Dance Demonstrations
3450 WINTON PLACE ROCHESTER, NY 14623 585-292-1240
Restorative Massage Specializing in Thai & Swedish massage
WWW.FADSROCHESTER.COM
BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASSES Now Forming!
Paul K. Almeter, LMT
THURSDAYS 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. @ Brighton Pathways To Health
180 N. Winton Road Rochester
585-409-3349
RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-social -at-fred-astaire-dance-studio-tickets-15214316430
$12.00 per class
Pre-Registration required.
by appointment only.
CONTACT: INFO@BRIGHTONPATHWAYS.COM
Tai chi is a slow and gentle exercise performed in a calm and peaceful manner. A benefit to all regardless of age or condition! It improves balance and alignment, increases flexibility and strengthens muscles. Aids in relaxation, decreases joint and body pain.
Credit Cards Accepted! VISIT: brightonpathways.com | 585-242-9518
THE GIFT OF WISDOM Mindfulness is the art of conscious living. We are born philosophers, because we are trial and error creatures who have an inborn love of doing things with increasing wisdom rather than diminishing wisdom. And for some people, the honing and refreshing of the ways and principles by which they lead their lives, is a serious and inspiring undertaking – a philosophy of self-realization and liberation. – Mark Ballabon, Natural Philosopher and Acclaimed Author.
A TEN WEEK COURSE IN
PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY Wednesday nights beginning Jan. 21, 2015
From 7-9:30p.m. at the AAUW Mansion, 494 East Ave. Rochester. • Free Parking
INTERACTIVE, EXPERIENTIAL and INFORMAL Tuition: $100, cash or check In person, from 6:15p.m.-6:50p.m. on Jan. 21st – your first night of attendance.
585-288-6430 www.practical-philosophy.org
SCHOOL OF APPLIED PHILOSOPHY Not for profit. Non Sectarian.
32 CITY JANUARY 21-27, 2015