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The value of investing in bike infrastructure
I think it’s great that our infrastructure is becoming more bicycle friendly. However, there aren’t enough bicycle commuters to justify such expenditures. I wonder what’s being done, from an anti-poverty perspective, to help the ablebodied jobless? We need some kind of affirmative action that would give priority to someone able to bike to work. What good are bike lanes that are rarely used? MIKE BRUTON
To those who suggest that bike infrastructure improvement expenditures are not justified by bicycle traffic volume: This is usually the case in regions both within North America and worldwide which are beginning to establish multimodal transportation support.
The volume of pioneers does not justify the investment, but invariably, the pioneers PLUS the investment in infrastructure result in a rapid and selfreinforcing increase of bike and pedestrian traffic. This not only reduces congestion, it also makes affected neighborhoods more livable and desirable for business. The economic not to mention the social benefit to the streets which have bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure can be shown to greatly exceed the expenditure. SCOTT WAGNER
I am an avid city cyclist and have no problem navigating across a street. I do however have problems with busy roads with no shoulder. My suggestion for the city would be to create more Park and Ride locations that are bike-lane accessible. This would give recreational riders along with commuters from the burbs more enjoyable access to city biking. It really is easy and fun to bike through the city! MARKOPOLO
The challenge with increasing bike lanes and lane widths in general is that this costs far more money, planning, time, and the agreement of other road users then the traffic signal cyclist-sensing cameras do (News, January 6). Far more. I agree that when streets are redone, any extra lane width should be considered. But expect strong resistance from landowners. To get new riders to consider using their bikes as transportation (and not just recreation) often requires a lot of “activation energy” in the sense of making these less-comfortable-in-traffic riders be at ease and have a sense of safety. These cameras are a low-cost step in that direction. But by no means the last step. ANDREW STEWART
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URBAN JOURNAL | BY MARY ANNA TOWLER
Racist art has no place on a children’s carousel I can’t for the life of me understand why it took officials this long to agree to remove the offensive depiction of black children from the carousel at Ontario Beach Park. Nor can I understand why it took any of us so long to notice the carousel panel and recognize its offensiveness. The panel, which is one of several mounted high up on the carousel’s exterior frame, shows two black children, with exaggerated facial features, being frightened by a rooster. That kind of thing used to be common in this country: using African Americans as objects of humor in art and in advertising. The art and ads were designed to ridicule: to get us to laugh at African Americans by portraying them as stupid, weak, inferior. Last week, thanks to activists’ continuing efforts and the mayor’s request, County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo reversed a decision made by her predecessor and said the panel can come down – if the city pays for it and the Preservation Board approves. The carousel itself is a rare, historic one, built by the Dentzel company and installed at the beach in 1905 – horses, ostriches, cats, pigs, 52 animals in all. It’s a designated city landmark, so the Rochester Preservation Board would have to approve any change and anything that would be put up in its place. That shouldn’t be a hard decision. Landmark Society Executive Director Wayne Goodman notes that many historic structures have had additions and other alternations. Under Rochester’s preservation legislation, the alterations have to be for a good reason, and they have to be compatible with the historic and architectural nature of the structure. But landmarks can be altered. And removing a painted panel that mocks African Americans is a darned good reason. The Landmark Society hasn’t taken a position on the panel’s removal, but, Goodman says, “The carousel can certainly be preserved with a good amount of integrity,” whether the panel stays or goes. Because the carousel is in Ontario Beach Park – which the city owns but the county operates – the county also has to approve the panel’s removal, and former County Executive Maggie Brooks had said that the panel should be left in place, with some sort of panel nearby explaining its history. That’s ridiculous. The carousel isn’t a museum. Few people would bother to read the explanatory script, and a picture mocking African Americans
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Landmarks can be altered. And removing a painted panel that mocks African Americans is a darned good reason to do it. would continue to hang in public view, sanctioned by local government. Ah, but if we remove the panel, doesn’t that remove an important piece of American history? Don’t we need to be reminded about this country’s racism? Sure we do. But we ought to weigh that need against two other factors: The panel insults African Americans. And it puts a despicable stereotype in front of children of all races. Children are the carousel’s principal users. And children learn early, not only from their parents and teachers but also from the media, from advertising, from depictions of people – in movies, in books, in toys, on carousels…. This panel teaches them a terrible lesson. We can easily let carousel patrons know about the panel without displaying it as a form of entertainment. Well before the discussion about the panel arose, the county had asked the Landmark Society to develop a series of informative panels about the carousel’s history, to commemorate its 110th anniversary. That work is continuing, and the information could include a discussion of the missing panel and its removal. And if the illustration is considered artistically, socially, or historically important, it can be moved to a museum. Frankly, we all ought to be ashamed that it took a Democrat and Chronicle blogger to draw attention to the panel. It’s been hanging there in plain sight since 1905. And we ought to be ashamed that it took months of persistence by Howard Eagle and other activists to get public officials to act. rochestercitynewspaper.com
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Police choose camera vendor
MES Lawmen of Lanham, Maryland, is the vendor chosen to provide body cameras to the Rochester Police Department, pending the approval of City Council. The RPD hopes to start phasing-in the cameras in June.
New owners found for soccer stadium The City of Rochester intends to turn management of the city’s soccer stadium over to a new firm created by local residents David and Wendy Dworkin, who are part owners of the National Basketball Association’s Sacramento Kings. The agreement is subject to City Council approval. The city’s deal with the stadium’s previous management was terminated over an unpaid debt.
Leighton homicide victims named The Rochester Police Department says that it is chasing multiple leads to solve a quadruple homicide that happened earlier this month on Leighton Avenue. The call started as a fire and then the bodies were found inside. The victims are: Michael Royal, 28; Jennifer Leasure, 29; Michael Adams, 45; and Lachelle Powell, 22.
Cuomo sets long to-do list
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Governor Andrew Cuomo gave a combination State of the State and budget address that delivered a shotgun blast of proposals, touching on everything from tourism promotions to criminal justice reforms. He promised $100 billion in infrastructure investment over the next five years, including $22 billion for Upstate projects. He also proposed increasing the state’s Environmental Protection Fund to $300 million and called for an increase in the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Dinolfo proposes integrity office
True to her campaign promise, County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo introduced legislation to create a county Public Integrity Office. The office would be able to examine county operations and finances, including those of individual county departments; investigate citizen concerns about county government; and make recommendations to improve county operations and finances. A public hearing and vote on the legislation will most likely take place at the March 8 County Legislature meeting.
The next Monroe County Clerk could be a Democrat. Pictured: The County Office Building. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
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Clerk appointment is up to Cuomo Monroe County doesn’t have a county clerk and the only person who can do anything about it is Governor Andrew Cuomo. The former clerk, Republican Cheryl Dinolfo, had to give up the seat when she became county executive in January. And under state law, the governor is responsible for appointing a temporary clerk to serve until the end of the year. The appointment is not subject to approval by the State Legislature. An election will be held in November and the winner of that contest will take office in January 2017.
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One source says that the governor plans to make an appointment in the next couple of months. And the rumor is that he could appoint a Democrat. Irondequoit Supervisor Adam Bello, who’s close to Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle and is considered a rising star in the party, is frequently mentioned as a possible choice. Jamie Romeo, chair of the Monroe County Democratic Committee, says that it wouldn’t be unusual for the governor to make the appointment later in the year, after the Legislature approves a state budget. During his time as governor, Republican George Pataki
appointed two acting Monroe County clerks, and he made both appointments in April. He tapped Maggie Brooks to fill the seat in 1997, and then appointed Dinolfo in 2004, after Brooks was elected county executive. The clerk seat isn’t the only Monroe County vacancy awaiting action from Cuomo. In the 2015 elections, Republican James Piampiano, who was serving as a county court justice, was elected to a state Supreme Court seat. Under state law, the governor must appoint a replacement, though the State Senate has to approve his selection.
EDUCATION | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
The Lofts at Gold Street would be two student-housing complexes: one on Mt. Hope and the other on nearby Gold Street. The buildings would have 24 two-bedroom units and 16 four-bedroom units. And the Mt. Hope building would have 3,160 square feet of retail space.
DEVELOPMENT | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN
More places to live, eat in the neighborhoods More entertainment and housing options are coming to Rochester’s neighborhoods if current proposals go through. Neighborhood of the Arts may get a Mexican restaurant and there’s a proposal to convert the Cobblestone School in NOTA to housing. And there’s a plan for student housing on Mt. Hope Avenue. Developer Duncan Frame plans to build a five-story student housing complex with some retail space on Mt. Hope. The former Empire Comics at 1176 Mt. Hope would be torn down. A second, residential-only complex for students would be built nearby on Gold Street. This building would be four stories high. Frame did not respond to requests for comment, but plans submitted to the City of Rochester show that together, the buildings would have 24 two-bedroom units and 16 four- bedroom units. And the Mt. Hope building would have 3,160 square feet of retail space. Frame met with area residents earlier this week to discuss the project, which is called “The Lofts at Gold Street.” Dan Hurley, president of the Upper Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association, says that he’s glad that there is a plan to develop that section of Mt. Hope, but cautious to
see how the project unfolds and the impact it would have on parking and traffic — two things that the neighborhood already struggles with. A second housing project is in the works for 10 Prince Street in the Neighborhood of the Arts. A developer plans to convert the former Cobblestone School into 12 apartments. The private school closed in June 2015 due to a lack of funds. This project has flown under the radar so far; the neighborhood association has little information on it. The applicant is listed with the city as Ray Trotta, who is the design-program manager for the Holland Trotta Project, according to LinkedIn. He could not be reached for comment. The city’s Zoning Board will consider granting a required variance for the project at its meeting on Thursday, January 21, in City Council chambers at City Hall, 30 Church Street. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m., but the apartment application is the last on the agenda. Neighborhood of the Arts has another interesting project just getting off the ground. Developer Frank Imburgia and restauranteur Josh Miles plan to build a two-story Mexican restaurant on the corner of Norwood Street and Anderson Avenue. Evan Lowenstein, president of the
The Cobblestone School in the Neighborhood of the Arts. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
NOTA Neighborhood Association, says that, so far, the neighborhood appears to support the project. The association is disseminating information about the proposed restaurant to NOTA residents, he says, and soliciting feedback. The developer is waiting on neighborhood input, Lowenstein says, before submitting plans to the city. The restaurant would only be open for dinner hours, according to the neighborhood association, with the possibility of lunch service on the weekends. Food would be served through 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. on weekdays, but the bar would stay open until 2 a.m. On weekends, the association says, the plan is for everything to stay open until 2 a.m.
Stroke forces Lownegard out After only days on the job, Daniel Lowengard, interim superintendent of the Rochester City School District, was forced to resign due to a health crisis. Lowengard suffered a stroke during a January 7 meeting with teachers and was hospitalized. The Rochester school board has offered Chief of Staff Linda Cimusz, who was hired by Lowengard, the interim position. “She has served urban New York schools as a teacher, principal, and district-level administrator overseeing virtually every aspect of instruction and school operation,” says Van White, president of the Rochester school board. Cimusz began her career in Syracuse where she was once deputy superintendent. During the mid 1990’s, Cimusz worked for the Texas Education Agency. As executive deputy commissioner, she led the state’s efforts in teacher preparation, certification, and assessment. More recently, Cimusz was chief academic officer for Buffalo’s public schools where she led that district’s state receivership program for persistently failing schools. Lowengard joined the district on January 1 under challenging circumstances. After a tumultuous relationship with the Rochester school board, former Superintendent Bolgen Vargas stepped down effective December 31, 2015. Lowengard, who retired as superintendent of the Syracuse school district, was expected to oversee Rochester’s schools for about six months until a permanent superintendent is hired.
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Guns on campus PUBLIC SAFETY | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
Rochester Institute of Technology’s announcement late last year that some of its security officers will have access to firearms raised a few eyebrows. Maybe that’s because college campuses, despite some recent eruptions of violence, still conjure up tranquil images of students hunkered down in libraries. The thought of guns on campuses makes many people shudder. But RIT’s decision is hardly a milestone in public safety; the college is part of a trend. The horrific mass shooting at Virginia Tech in April of 2007, which left 32 people dead, forever changed administrators’ attitudes about security on the country’s college campuses. Many colleges and universities throughout New York and the nation reevaluated their public safety policies. Most beefed up their security staff, often transitioning from private firms to police academy-trained forces. And many of their officers carry firearms, among other weapons. The Atlantic recently cited a US Justice Department report showing that the overwhelming majority of public colleges and universities — 92 percent — have sworn and armed campus officers. And about 40 percent of private schools have similarly equipped security forces. Sometime this year, RIT will join their ranks and train some of its public safety officers on the use of firearms, though they won’t carry them, says RIT
spokesperson Bob Finnerty. Currently, they don’t even carry stun guns. “The only time the firearms will come out is when there is an active shooter,” Finnerty says. RIT officials made the decision based on their review of FBI data showing that 120 people were victims of gun violence on college campuses between 2000 and 2013, he says. But once an active shooter was confronted by a trained and armed officer, he says, no more innocent people were killed. Cutting emergency response time was another factor in the decision, Finnerty says. Though the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the State Police would respond to an emergency at RIT involving a shooter, he says, outside agencies are not as familiar with the campus as the school’s security staff, especially if it’s at night or during an event. “It’s a big place,” Finnerty says. “This is a mini city. On any given day there are over 20,000 people here.” And RIT’s security guards are required to learn American Sign Language, since the National Technical Institute for the Deaf is one of the school’s colleges, serving a sizable population of deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Having the right communications skills is imperative in an emergency, Finnerty says.
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University of New York’s public safety measures when it announced its change in protocol. On the heels of the Virginia Tech shooting, SUNY’s chancellor had all of the SUNY colleges, community colleges, and universities conduct a thorough review of their violence and emergency preparedness policies and procedures, says Jason Maitland, director of campus security at Finger Lakes Community College. The directive led to a transition from a mishmash of security forces of varying skills and training to standardized campus peace officers. The State Department of Criminal Justice Services sets the officers’ training guidelines, Maitland says, and for the most part, the campus officers have the same training and arrest powers as municipal police officers. “A peace officer only has jurisdiction on the college campuses,” he says. “And there are some limitations when it comes to search warrants.” Maitland says that FLCC’s officers went through reality-based training using simulations of emergency situations. “It’s pretty extensive and stressful,” he says. Firearms carried by Monroe Community College’s peace officers are visible in holsters at officers’ sides. And officers also carry batons and pepper spray. The issuing of firearms was not done in isolation, SUNY officials say. Gregory Sammons, vice president for student affairs at Alfred State, says that his school conducts annual emergency drills to test the ability of faculty, staff, and students to follow procedures and find shelter. If Alfred had a real emergency involving a shooter, Sammons says, a mass notification system called RAVE Alert would be activated involving text messages, phones, e-mail blasts, digital signs, and outdoor warning sirens. FLCC’s Maitland says that the decision
by senior officials to equip peace officers with firearms was not made in a vacuum, either. Students, staff, and faculty participated in a variety of ways, he says, over a long period of time. MCC reported a similar process, and RIT’s Finnerty says that parents responded positively to the decision to make guns available to officers. Maitland says that there is increased awareness that colleges and universities are often the center of many communities and activities. “We’re open to a lot of people who come and go freely,” he says. SUNY Geneseo’s Robert Bonfiglio, vice president for student and campus
life, says that the college’s peace officers were armed in 2007 without controversy. “When the police were armed, the reaction from the students and parents was ‘We understand,’ and it hasn’t been a topic of discussion here,” he says. But not all higher education institutions in the Rochester region have armed their security staff. And not everyone agrees that it’s a good idea, either. Nazareth College’s security officers, for example, do not carry or have access to firearms. Officials there say they just don’t see a need. And data cited in the Atlantic article suggests that college campuses are muscling up at a time when the violent crime rate on college campuses is dropping. Whether that’s a result of increased security measures is unclear. Some critics say that arming campus officers could eventually lead to students and faculty carrying guns on campuses. At the moment, New York State law forbids that, with few exceptions. “Campus carry” bills were introduced in 15 states in 2015, according to the Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus, and a bill was signed in Texas. A fierce fight to allow guns on college and university campuses is currently under way in Florida. Leah Gunn Barrett, executive director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, says that she doesn’t expect legislation like this to get traction in New York. “We’re not Texas,” she says. “But it’s an alarming trend.” Mixing college students, high alcohol consumption, and guns is dangerous, she says. And she notes that the Campaign to Keep Guns off Campus cites suicide as the second leading cause of death for collegeage young adults. On average, 1,100 college students commit suicide each year, and suicide attempts involving guns in general are fatal about 90 percent of the time. Barrett says that she understands why some people believe that arming campus security officers may provide extra protection for students in rare instances. But she says that she’s skeptical of the argument that armed officers will be able to stop shooters. Even if they are trained, she says, there’s no guarantee that they’re going to be successful, and “bringing more guns into the mix is not good.”
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URBAN ACTION This week’s calls to action include the following events and activities. All are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Event to honor unsung heroes of the Holocaust
I Am Your Protector will commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day by honoring those who risked their lives protecting victims. On Wednesday, January 27, a public theater performance directed by The Living Theater will present reenactments of unknown protectors and an interfaith prayer will be held. The event takes place at Washington Square Park from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. RSVP, Ashli@ theteslagroup.com.
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Upstate Region” from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 29. The panel discussion will offer insights from Donald Levy, director of the Siena Research Institute; Jaison Abel, research officer, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Anne Kress, president of Monroe Community College; Heather Briccetti, CEO of the Business Council of New York State; and Kimberly Gangi, CPA with Insero and Company. The topics range from middle-skills training to the state budget. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 East Main Street. Registration is $45 per person. Information: Melissa Wilson at events@rbj.net.
a talk by Naomi Klein, author of “This Changes Everything,” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 24.
From the author of “The Shock Doctrine” comes a view of climate change that is more about the human tendency to deny reality when it threatens the status quo. Conservative think tanks and lobby groups, in Klein’s view, have created confusion and stalled political action resembling the lead up to the worst civil upheavals of the last century. The event will be held at Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive. Tickets are $15, http://gmeforum. org/. Student admission is free.
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Swillburg meets the city The Cub Room 739 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY: 11:30 A.M. TO 11 P.M.; THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: 11:30 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT; SATURDAY: 5 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT; SUNDAY: 11:30 A.M. TO 5 P.M. 363-5694; THECUBROOMROC.COM [ REVIEW ] BY CHRIS LINDSTROM
The growth that the South Wedge has seen in the last few years hasn’t slowed down; in fact that momentum has carried over to the bordering Swillburg neighborhood. The new interest has brought the opening of three businesses each trying to establish their identity in this transitioning area: The Playhouse/Swillburger, and the parking-lotsharing duo of McCann’s Local Meats and The Cub Room. Greg and Jodi Johnson, The Cub Room’s owners, are trying to bring an old school New York City V.I.P. aesthetic to the Edge of the Wedge complex near the corner of South Clinton and Gregory. The Stork Club — that prestigious Manhattan night club — is one of the inspirations, and after looking at some photos, I can see how The Cub Room’s high backed booths and major amounts of wood play into that vibe. The typical design
accoutrements of a modern reclaimed space are here, including exposed beams and piping, brick wall accents, and Edison bulbs galore. Despite the active bar area, the restaurant’s feel is more upscale date night than a party scene, especially with the dim lighting and cozy seating arrangement. The drink menu is extensive, and features a full beer, wine, and cocktail list as well as a long offering of liquors by the glass. On the cocktail side of things, my wife enjoyed the warm apple pie-like flavors from the applejack and allspice dram in the Honey Rider ($10). The Butcher Is In ($10) was a potent but slightly too sweet combination of reposado tequila, añejo mezcal, bitters, and simple syrup. The Cub Room has a relatively short beer list, but I was able to pick out the Super Fresh from Peak Organic Brewing ($6), a fascinating double pilsner style beer that straddled the line between a lighter brew and a more resinous IPA. The Cub Room’s menu isn’t mind-blowing or particularly original, but I appreciated the limited use of ingredients and the seasonal twists to the dishes that remain staples over time. A prime example of that is the Kurobuta pork chop ($30) which is currently served with an apple mostarda, roasted Brussels sprouts, and a chestnut purée. Each element made the dish warm and comforting, and the flavors balanced nicely. The fatty ribeye-like chop
came out at a beautiful just-under-medium temperature, but it did lack an aggressive crust. The roasted vegetables on that dish, and on the otherwise successful chickpea cakes entree ($18), were inconsistent, leaving me confused about the end goal. On the other hand, the combination of artichokes, escarole, and olives that came along with the seared scallops ($28) were spot on. The scallops themselves had good color, but the sear was inconsistent, which led to some odd exterior textures that didn’t work. It was a tasty dish overall, but there were some whole segments of Meyer lemon left on top of the vegetables that were unpleasant. House-made tagliatelle bolognese ($20) was served nicely al dente but the consistency of the dish didn’t work. The combination of ground veal, pork, chicken, and pancetta in the overly creamy sauce ended up dry and grainy. This was also an occasion when the flavor of the meats combined added up to something less than they would have been individually. The appetizers were where The Cub Room made a strong impression. The stuffed peppers special ($12 for three peppers) consisted of small roasted red peppers coated in a bright and addictive saffron tomato sauce. Ground pork with pine nuts, onions, and garlic added some needed texture and light nuttiness. A simple dish, but very well executed. A braised pork cheek ($14 for two servings) was served atop a crispy grit cake and
topped with a cabbage slaw. The combination worked well with plenty of textural contrast and balanced flavors. Finishing salt brought the dish to another level. The burrata ($15) burst with creamy deliciousness when cut and made a great combination with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil when spread on the thick-cut toast. The chocolate Nutella cake dessert ($8) was accented by orange in the subtle ice cream and an intense marmalade like sauce. The cake was barely set and had a nice brownie like crust outside, but the orange flavors obfuscated any of the hazelnut characteristics. In something slightly out of the ordinary, I want to mention the fantastic service we received from a specific waiter during our visits. A fine gentleman with even finer hair named Ben made an impression on my wife and I by perfectly reading the mood of our table. He consistently kept us engaged and amused during our meals and was eager to feed us information as we asked for it. Of course it wasn’t just Ben that made the service notable, the rest of the team was attentive while still remaining relatively casual. 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.
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Upcoming [ ELECTRONIC ] Liquid Stranger. Tuesday, February 2. Flour City Station, 170 East Avenue. 8 p.m. $15. ticketfly.com; liquidstranger.com.
Music
[ HIP-HOP ]
Kirko Bangz. Saturday, March 5. The California Brew Haus, 402 West Ridge Road. 7 p.m. $25-$30. ticketfly.com; facebook.com/kirkobangz. [ ROCK ]
Foals. Saturday, March 26. Main Street Armory, 900 East
Main Street. 7 p.m. $29.50. mainstreetarmory.com; foals. co.uk.
Willie Nile
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 STICKY LIPS JUKE JOINT, 830 JEFFERSON ROAD 9:30 P.M. | $20-$25 | STICKYLIPSBBQ.COM WILLIENILE.COM [ ROCK ] Singer-songwriter Willie Nile perfectly
personifies the beauty of NYC with its worn and weary veneer. But unlike other more acoustically rooted troubadours Nile hammers out beautiful little vignettes in the confines of the rock ‘n’ roll song and its three chords and three-minute life span. Thinking man’s rock ‘n’ roll.
— BY FRANK DE BLASE
Malicious Intent FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 MONTAGE MUSIC HALL, 50 CHESTNUT STREET 7 P.M. | $10 | THEMONTAGEMUSICHALL.COM FACEBOOK.COM/MALICIOUSINTENTROC [ HIP-HOP ] Despite a name that suggests deadly menace, Malicious Intent harbors no animosity toward man or beast. When the duo held a CD release party, it donated all proceeds from the event to a local animal shelter. Rappers Kount C and Resonate Roc drop lines about gun violence (“Metal Roses”), opiate abuse (“Oxymoron”), and working a 9-to-5 (“Like a Robot”) over edgy fine-tuned beats. Malicious Intent’s debut album, “Outsiders,” references the pair’s self-described place in the music scene along with paying homage to pro wrestling. Ovtlier, Nine Round, Without Regret, Beneath Hells Sky, Blindside Justice, FEAR the Emcee, Ferg, and Likewize also share the American Villain’s First Anniversary Party bill. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 [ BLUES ]
The Geezers. The Beale,
693 South Ave. 585-2266473. thebealegrille.com. 7-9 p.m. Upward Groove. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille.com. 10 p.m.
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Subsoil “On The Bus” Self-released subsoilmusic.com
Orodruin SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 BUG JAR, 219 MONROE AVENUE 8 P.M. | $5 | BUGJAR.COM FACEBOOK.COM/ORODRUINOFFICIALBAND [ ROCK ] Orodruin will melt your face. The band's
orchestration is unparalleled, weaving beautiful melodies among thick, heavy atmospheres. It’s a classic sound; epic foreboding riffs that chug along with slamming drums, creating tension that is waiting to release. Set against the music are growling vocals invoking ancient feelings of woe and dread, seemingly betrothed to a lost love or serenading some Viking funeral procession. Hints of blues and hard rock seep in, but they are used as accents, dropped in just long enough to touch an emotion before returning to the sludge. Rabid, Saints & Winos, and Day of the Locust will also perform. — BY ERIC WITKOWSKI
Amy LaVere THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 ABILENE BAR AND LOUNGE, 153 LIBERTY POLE WAY 8 P.M. | $12 | ABILENEBARANDLOUNGE.COM AMYLAVERE.COM [ ROOTS-ROCK ] Singer-songwriter and bassist Amy
LaVere has been produced by Jim Dickinson; worked at the rock ‘n’ roll Mecca, Memphis’s Sun Studios; slaps the doghouse bass as if it just pinched her ass; and has broken my heart at least three times. Though at home rockin’ a little sawdust floor, beer-and-a-shot joints like our own Abilene, LaVere’s talent has catapulted her into bigger venues like Bonnaroo and the Austin City Limits Festival.
— BY FRANK DE BLASE
Hip-hop with real instruments is so much cooler, don’t you think? That’s not to decry the talents of turntablists in the world, but guitars, bass, and drums makes it more real to me. Now Subsoil is about as real as it gets — but it uses turntables, however. They are paired up with the organic tools as well. And the merging of the two totally works on the group’s new CD, “On the Bus.” I mean, what could cut the deep shag of the title track like the piano does? Vocal duties are shared and don’t include baffling the listener as their mantra but rather serving the song. This includes melodic breakdowns into singing — not just the band’s luxurious lyricism. Further left turns are the permeating classic soul rearing its head, along with the descent into rock and rage and the intentionally arranged room for live exploration. If you ask me, Subsoil is more than just hip-hop. Get on the bus and groove with ‘em. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
Fred Randolph
[ CLASSICAL ]
Duo Vela: Flute and Guitar Music from Around the World. Little Theatre Café,
240 East Ave. 757-2980311. https://thelittle.org. 7-9 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
Duo Vela . The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue. thelittle.org. [ KARAOKE ]
Lead Singer Karaoke Challenge. BLU Bar & Grill, 250 Pixley Rd. 585-2470079. blurochester.com. 8-11 p.m. $1. [ POP/ROCK ]
“Song Without Singing” Creative Spirit Records fredrandolph.com
AMFMS and Frends Frends. Bug Jar, 219
In the world of jazz, barriers are breaking down fast. The new album by San Francisco Bay Area bassist Fred Randolph is a case in point. Randolph has already crossed genres, playing in the bands of jazz artists like Akira Tana and folk stars like Maria Muldaur. On his new album, “Song Without Singing,” Randolph offers a globe-spanning collection of tunes that, with one exception, are his own compositions. The exception is an almost Baroque, horncentered arrangement of Sting’s “King of Pain,” but it’s Randolph’s global village that wins the day. Aside from American jazz, musical influences range from Mali and South Africa to Venezuela and Argentina. Randolph, who is especially strong on electric fretless bass, is well supported by Matt Clark, piano; Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Rob Roth, saxophone; Greg Wyser-Pratte, drums; and Alex Murzyn, saxophone and flute, but there are a host of guests. Accordionist Rob Reich nicely enhances a tune inspired by Astor Piazzolla, and singer Sandy Cressman is wonderful on a samba titled “Pelo Mar.” — BY RON NETSKY
Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $6-$8. Dady Brothers. Johnny’s Pub & Grill, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 7 p.m.
Kevin DeHond and Michael Catalano. Sticky
Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 585-2925544. stickylipsbbq.com. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 [ BLUES ]
Big Blue House. The Little
Theatre, 240 East Avenue. thelittle.org. 7 p.m. continues on page 12
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 The Blues Project with Gordon Munding & Friends. The Beale,
“I was an unusual kid; I was pretty much the town character. When I was old enough to go out and start playing in bands at rodeos my mother made me a fire-engine red, silk satin shirt to wear. I loved that shirt.” In a career that has stretched over eight
Doc Severinsen, at 88, still maintains a busy concert schedule. He will perform with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra at Kodak Hall on Friday and Saturday. PHOTO PROVIDED
Time to see the Doc Doc Severinsen WITH THE ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE, 60 GIBBS STREET 8 P.M. | $22-$99 | RPO.ORG DOCSEVERINSEN.COM [ PROFILE ] BY RON NETSKY
When he was 7 years old, Carl Severinsen asked his dad for a musical instrument. His father, a violin-playing frontier dentist (hence Carl’s nickname, “Little Doc”), wanted his son to play fiddle. But Carl insisted on a trombone. Just one problem: there were no trombones in Arlington, Oregon’s small-town music store, so they settled on a trumpet. The following week, Severinsen was asked to join the high school band. How did he get so good so fast? “It was a small cowboy town, there wasn’t that much to do, and my dad was on my case constantly making sure I didn’t do things wrong,” says Severinsen, who guests with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra on Friday and Saturday. The family did not own a record player and it wasn’t until several years later that Severinsen could tune in faraway radio broadcasts featuring the bands of Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, or Benny Goodman if it was a clear night and he got lucky. Still, by the time he was 17, Severinsen was good enough to hit the road with the Ted Fio Rito Orchestra. The band’s older players may have been more sophisticated, but Severinsen had an advantage. “My dad and the high school band director 12 CITY JANUARY 20-26, 2016
would enter me in competitions around the state and I won all of them,” Severinsen says. “It automatically set my sights higher. What I learned from my father was quite a bit better than what these guys had.” Severinsen believes today’s aspiring musicians could use some tough love. “My father standing over me and not being afraid to criticize me — that’s what’s lacking today,” Severinsen says. “No one wants to offend kids and they’re not criticized at home. They get to school and the band director has something to explain to them and he’s afraid to do anything because the parents will yell at him for yelling at their kids. Kids go through life that way. They can’t take criticism so they never get to be as good as they ought to be.” In the late 1940’s, after a stint in the Army during World War II, Severinsen joined many of the bands he’d heard on the radio including those of Dorsey, Goodman, and Charlie Barnet. By the mid-1950’s, he was playing on records with singers like Dinah Washington and Anita O’Day. And in the late-1950’s, he was in the horn section on cutting-edge albums like George Russell’s “New York, N.Y.,” a record featuring John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and Max Roach. In 1962, Severinsen got the gig that would make him a household name: first trumpet in The Tonight Show band. He took over as leader in 1967 and held the position for 25 years, also taking on the role of the flashy dressing, exuberant sidekick to Johnny Carson. “I always was that way, overly outgoing,” Severinsen says. “When you’re a young kid in a cow-town and all your classmates are cowboys and football players and you weigh about half as much as they do, you find ways to make up for the differences by trying to get laughs or being a character.
decades, Severinsen has had no shortage of high points, but one stands out: the night he played a particularly difficult trumpet concerto by Stephen Paulus with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl in September 1991. “I guess I just got lucky,” says Severinsen. “I had no idea what was happening when it was happening, but when I came off stage, I realized that I had a pretty doggone good performance. Billboard magazine reviewed the concert. They don’t hand out good words too easily and they gave me far past a glowing review. That didn’t impress me, but it just reassured me that that was pretty good. As a sheer trumpet player, that’s the best day I ever had.” At 88, Severinsen, who shares a birthday with his favorite composer, Gustav Mahler, maintains a busy concert schedule. “I have to keeps tabs on my physical condition, stay physically fit and eat right. And don’t lower your expectations. You can’t stand up in front of an audience and say, ‘I’m 88, so it probably won’t sound so good.’ You have to just make up your mind to do the very best you can.” At Kodak Hall, Severinsen is bound to play some charts by RPO Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, who he met decades ago though trumpeter Al Vizzutti when Tyzik and Vizzutti were students at the Eastman School of Music. When Severinsen, several years later, needed some music written to set him apart from other trumpeters, “I knew that Jeff was the logical guy to do it. The music was advancing and Jeff took me right along with it.” There’s another Rochester connection: Early
in his career, Rochester’s great avant-garde trumpeter Paul Smoker was having physical issues playing. As he put it in a 2010 interview, he was fortunate to run into Severinsen, who had gone through a similar problem and gave him valuable advice about how to solve it. “I met Paul when he was a student at the University of Iowa,” Severinsen says. “Paul was just a hell of a good player, a fabulous player. You attempt to be helpful; it’s reassuring to hear that it did some good. “Trumpet players are a brotherhood. We’re united because of what we face every day. It’s like being an opera singer. The first thing an opera singer wants to know when he wakes up in the morning is, do I still have a voice. It’s the same thing with a trumpet. Do I still have the ability to pick that thing up and play it well? It never goes away.”
693 South Ave. 271-4650. thebealegrille.com. Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. Free. Son House Night. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq. com. 7:30 p.m. $3. [ JAZZ ]
Shared Genes Solo. Vino Bistro and Lounge, 27 West Main St., Webster. 585-872-9463. SharedGenes.com. 6:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
Amy LaVere and Will Sexton. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 8 p.m. $12.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Bob White, David Russell, Dave Shaver, and Marshall Smith. The Greenhouse Café,
2271 E. Main St. 585-2266473. ourcoffeeconnection.org. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Cold Sweat 2.0. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. 473-6140. bernunzio.com. 7:30 p.m. Mike Kelly and Moon Owls. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. bouldercoffee.info. 8-10 p.m. Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. 546-3450. rochesterplaza.com. 6 p.m. Free. [ BLUES ]
Dave Riccioni & Friends. The
Beale, 693 South Ave. 2714650. ogdenny.com. 6-9 p.m. The Occasional Saints. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 2929940. lovincup.com. 7:30 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
RPO: Doc Severinsen. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 454-2100. rpo.org. -23, 8 p.m. [ COUNTRY ]
One Time at Band Camp.
Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m. [ R&B/ SOUL ] Fatima. Via Girasole Wine Bar, 3 Schoen Place. Pittsford. 585641-0340. winebarinpittsfordny. com/. 6-9 p.m. [ REGGAE/JAM ]
THAW Tribute Concert 2016. The Historic German House Auditorium, 315 Gregory Street. 585-563-6241. thebuddhahood.com. 7 p.m. $10-$12.
[ POP/ROCK ]
American Villain Anniversary Show. Montage Music Hall,
50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 7 p.m. Burnout Boulevard. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832. firehousesaloon. com. 9 p.m. $5. Critical Mash. Johnny’s Pub & Grill, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 9 p.m.
LuxDeluxe, Pleistocene, Jon Lewis, and Cantelope. Bug Jar,
219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $6. Significant Other. AJ’s Tap and Steak House, 2235 Empire Blvd. Webster. 585-671-4880. ajstapandsteakhouse.com/. 9 p.m.-midnight. Free. The Tragedy Brothers. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 6-9 p.m. Vinyl Orange Ottoman. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 10 p.m. $6. White Hots. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue. thelittle.org. 8 p.m. Willie Nile. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Meg Gehman and Amanda Lee Peers. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park
Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup. com. 9 p.m. $5. [ CLASSICAL ]
Project Ludwig #5. Buckland
Park Lodge, 1341 Westfall Rd. 784-5250. amendaquartet.org. 4 p.m. RPO: Doc Severinsen. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 454-2100. rpo.org. 8 p.m. [ COUNTRY ]
Rebels Posse. Nashvilles,
CLASSICAL | YARN/WIRE
Yarn/Wire isn’t your typical quartet of classical musicians. Comprised of pianists Laura Barger and Ning Yu and percussionists Ian Antonio and Russell Greenberg, the chamber ensemble — now in its 10th anniversary season — has been a leading proponent of new compositions by living artists. Yarn/Wire’s upcoming performance at Eastman School of Music, as part of the Kilbourn Concert Series, is no exception: audience members will hear the world premiere of a work by Eastman composition professor Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon. The variety of timbres heard and sound worlds revealed in a Yarn/Wire performance is stunning, and the players’ intensity and commitment to musical exploration is palpable. Yarn/Wire performs on Tuesday, January 26, in Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs Street. 8 p.m. $20-$30. eastmantheatre.org; yarnwire.org. — BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER [ POP/ROCK ]
The Grinder’s, The Emerson’s, and Danger Troll. Monty’s
Krown, 875 Monroe Ave. 2717050. 9 p.m.
Jackson Cavalier and the Fevertones. The Little Theatre,
240 East Avenue. thelittle.org. Jumboshrimp. Johnny’s Pub & Grill, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 8:30 p.m. The Revelers. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9:30 p.m. $5.
4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
[ VOCALS ]
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Sons of Norway. The Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word, 597 East Avenue. 266-7030. 8 p.m. $10 donation.
[ R&B/ SOUL ] Hey Red. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 2925544. stickylipsbbq.com. 10 p.m.-midnight.
Celtic Music Sundays. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille. com. 7 p.m. Free. Oliva Quillio and Heather Taylor. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park
Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup. com. 7 p.m. $5.
Christchurchrochester. org. 9-9:30 p.m. Donations appreciated. If Music Be the Food…. Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St. 271-6513. ifmusicbethefood.com. 7:30 p.m. Food donations required. RPO: Carnival of Animals. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-2100. rpo.org. 2 p.m. $10-$16. [ POP/ROCK ]
Milan to Minsk. Bug Jar, 219
Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar. com. 9 p.m. $6-$8.
MONDAY, JANUARY 25 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Alex Mendenall. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. bouldercoffee.info. 8-10 p.m. Stephen Kellogg. Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. recordarchive.com.
[ CLASSICAL ]
Annette Farrington, flute. [ METAL ]
Heavy Metal Steve’s Annual Birthday Show. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 585-309-3997. bugjar.com. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Orodruin, Rabid, Saints and Winos, Day of the Locust, 21+. $5.
Nazareth College Wilmot Recital Hall, 4245 East Avenue. 389-2700. naz.edu/music. 3-4:30 p.m.
Compline, Christ Church Schola Cantorum.
Christ Church, 141 East Ave. 585-454-3878.
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Art Exhibits
Laura Gragtmans, Toni Di Buono, and Colin Ryan in “Miracle on South Division Street,” on stage now at Geva Theatre Center. PHOTO BY KEN HUTH
A blessing in disguise “Miracle on South Division Street” REVIEWED SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 WILSON STAGE AT GEVA THEATRE CENTER, 75 WOODBURY BOULEVARD TICKETS START AT $25 | CHECK GEVATHEATRE.ORG FOR TIMES AND PRICES [ REVIEW ] BY LEAH STACY
Between the “Buffalo Billion,” the Canalside project, and a Katie Couric-hosted video series for Yahoo! News kicking off its first episode in the Queen City, Buffalo has been making a sort of post-industrial comeback over the last few years. But Buffalo native and renowned playwright Tom Dudzick isn’t writing about the future (at least, not yet). His works — most notably the comedic “Over the Tavern” trilogy — focus on the blue-collar descendants of immigrants who raised families, worked, lived, and died in the city. Last weekend one such play, “Miracle on South Division Street,” opened at Geva Theatre Center. It premiered in 2009 at the Penguin Repertory Theatre in Stony Point, New York, and ran off-Broadway in 2012 before moving to regional theaters to tour. The fictional story is based on a real life account of Dudzick’s barber, who claimed the Virgin Mary appeared to him one day in his shop and thus erected a 17-foot-tall statue in the neighborhood. In the play, the barber is the deceased patriarch of the Nowak family, and a deathbed confession reveals the statue’s 14 CITY JANUARY 20-26, 2016
origins to be a bit more complicated than his grandchildren and daughter ever suspected. The play uses a seemingly simple plot, but packs several hilarious twists that keep the audience’s attention for the entire 100-minute run. Pamela Hunt (“Radio Gals” and “Five Guys Named Moe” at Geva) directs a four-person cast with finesse, blending every day actions like slicing fruit and cheese with duel-like staging around the Formica kitchen table. The matriarch of the story (and daughter to the barber), Clara, is played by Toni Di Buono, who also appeared in last season’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” as Sonia. Di Buono replaced another actor last minute in the role, but it’s hard to imagine anyone else as the warm, nagging, and kindhearted character. She’s splendidly witty and convincing as the Catholic mother who’s tragically mourning her grown children’s departures from the Church. Her grown daughter, Ruth (Laura Gragtmans), is the most reticent to the family religion, as she’s busy pursuing a theatrical career and writing a book about the family’s statue. Her eyes are set on New York City, where Clara sarcastically remarks the younger generation migrates as they “give up” on Buffalo. (The play is set in 2010, right before the Nickel City began to rebound.) Gragtmans captures the grace and anxiety of an adult child who desperately wants to please her mother and keep the family together while also pursuing her dreams. Ruth’s brother, Jimmy (Colin Ryan), and sister, Beverly (Katharine McLeod), have no plans to leave the city, since they both have local jobs on a garbage truck and in a bottling factory, respectively. Ryan plays the smartass, charming younger brother
who’s also a bit of a mama’s boy, while McLeod is the beautiful — yet aging — older sister who can’t keep a committed relationship afloat. The four portray a very believable family — led by Di Buono — and the constant energy and banter is particularly impressive. The scenic design by Bill Clarke is brilliant. The set is primarily the kitchen of a rundown house on South Division Street, located on Buffalo’s east side (and where Dudzick actually spent his childhood). With its running water, padded teal chairs and ancient appliances, the kitchen is so realistic that Polish folks might think they smell Golumpkis baking in the oven. Amanda Doherty’s costume designs are expertly tailored to each character, revealing nuanced details about their history and lifestyle. The lighting by Derek Madonia captures the wilting sunshine of an early autumn day in Western New York, and the warm glow of dusty light fixtures in the house. Sound designer Dan Roach sets the tone with pre-show and intermission sets of lively polka tunes. In his biography, Dudzick is described as “one of the few playwrights who makes a living at it,” and after seeing one of his shows, the high success rate is obvious. He writes for the audience he grew up with. With its Babka (a sweet bread) and Hail Mary references, the lines in “Miracle” are a transcription of every Polish-American Catholic household from the 1930’s to present day. It’s touching, heartfelt — and blessedly entertaining.
[ OPENING ] Axom Gallery, 176 Anderson Ave., 2nd floor. Seeing Things. Through March 5. Opening reception Fri. Jan. 22, 6-10 p.m. Paintings and drawings by Lin Price. 232-6030 x23. axomgallery.com. Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons, University of Rochester, River Campus. Refuge. Through Feb. 14. Opening reception and artist talk Thurs. Jan. 21, 4:30-7 p.m. By Ellie Honl. blogs.rochester.edu/ hartnett. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. Size Matters. Through Feb. 21. Receptions Fri. Jan. 29, 5-8:30 p.m. and Fri. Feb. 5, 5-9 p.m. Large images by David Bleich. 482-1976. imagecityphotographygallery.com. Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery, 4245 East Ave. Lynn Duggan: Trajectory. Through Feb. 28. Artist reception Fri. Jan. 22, 5-7 p.m. Jewelry, sculpture, drawing, and collage. naz.edu. Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. A Measured Silence. Through Feb. 27. Artists reception Sat. Jan. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Paintings in oil and acrylic by Ray Easton and Thomas Kegler. 271-5885. oxfordgallery.com. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Ann Ropp: Works on Paper. Through Feb. 23. Opening reception Tues. Jan. 26, 4-6 p.m. Colorful abstractions. 395-2805. brockport.edu/finearts. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. Memories in Paint. Through Feb. 14. Oils, acrylics, and watercolors by Dick Kane. 585.546.8400. EpiscopalSeniorLife.org. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. Then and Now. Through Feb. 12. A retrospective of paintings by Betty Jane Evans. 271-9070. rochesterunitarian.org. Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery, 3165 East Ave. Frozen View of Mirror Lake. Through March 31. Watercolor paintings by Tracie Doerner. 385-0298. friendlyseniorliving.org. Gallery 384, 384 East Ave. 2015/2016 Member Showcase. Through Jan. 25. Juried exhibition of a variety of current work by 19 Arts & Cultural Council artist members. 325-5010. artsrochester.org. Gallery 96, 604 Pittsford-Victor Road. The Nature of Things. Through Feb. 20. Opening reception Sun. Jan. 24, 3-5:30 p.m. Photos by Chris Cove, Tom Kredo, Gil Maker, and Betsy Phillips. thegallery96.com. Genesee Center for the Arts and Education, 713 Monroe Ave. Farm to Table: The Migrant and Seasonal Worker. Through Jan. 30. Work from photography class, Social Reportage: Migrant Workers, taught by Arleen Thaler. 271-5920. rochesterarts.org. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. Magic of Light. Through Jan. 24. 98 photographers in a juried show. 749-7010. imagecityphotographygallery.com. International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Cherry Drops. Through Jan. 31. Charles Roman’s original still life painting. 264-1440. internationalartacquisitions.com/.
ART | “REFUGE”
SPECIAL EVENT | RHYTHMIC CIRCUS
COMEDY | GREG MORTON
On Thursday, January 21, Hartnett Gallery (Wilson Commons, University of Rochester) will present “Refuge,” an immersive environment of silkscreen prints, alternative photography, and installation elements by Ellie Honl. “Refuge” is informed by psychological theories surrounding coping strategies, Honl’s interest in architecture, and the literary genre of science fiction. It deals in imagery of swarms and mysterious landscapes as a metaphor for the unreliable circumstances of life, while in contrast, geometric shelters represent safe and rational sanctuaries.
The name is spot on: Rhythmic Circus is a crew of dancers and musicians who produce swinging, funky performances full of tap shoes, costumes, and comedy. Backed by a sevenpiece brass band, and sometimes a beatboxer, a group of dancers work out a percussive, entertaining routine filled with tap, stomps, and synchronization. Rhythmic Circus is currently on the road with its stage show, “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” which earned the group the “Spirit of the Fringe Award” at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Greg Morton’s witty, pointed observations — and a silky smooth, rich voice — has made him a regular for comedy clubs across the country for a couple of decades. While his bits usually focus on the hidden humor of everyday life — the inconvenience of low-flow toilets, the hazards of lawn darts when he was a kid — Morton adds in impressions and sight gags to mix up his stories. Morton is a four-time veteran of the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, and has performed with everyone from Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock to Bill Maher.
An artist talk will be held on Thursday, January 21, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Gowen Room (also in Wilson Commons), followed by a reception in the gallery space held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The show remains on view through February 14. Gallery Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 275-4188, or visit blogs.rochester.edu/ hartnett. To preview Honl’s work, visit elliehonl.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Rhythmic Circus will perform Saturday, January 23, at Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Avenue. 8 p.m. $20$50. There will be a tap dance lesson with the group at 6 p.m., and a lecture at 7 p.m. Pre-performance activities are free to ticket holders, but pre-registration is required. 389-2170; artscenter.naz.edu. — BY JAKE CLAPP
Greg Morton will perform at Photo City Improv & Comedy Club on Friday, January 22, and Saturday, January 23. 7:30 p.m. $15 cover. photocityimprov.com; gregmorton.com. — BY JAKE CLAPP
Irondequoit Town Hall, 1280 Titus Ave. Irondequoit Art Club Show. Through Jan. 29. Various media including acrylic, oil, and watercolor for view and for sale. irondequoitartclub.org. Link Gallery at City Hall, 30 Church St. Luvon Sheppard Works. Through Jan. 26. 2715920. cityofrochester.gov. Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave. Attack of the Killer Dudes. Through Feb. 29. Funky and freaky works by members of “Dudes Night Out.”. 232-9030. lux666.com. Main Street Arts, 20 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Arena Force. Through Jan. 29. Work by members of the Arena Art Group steering committee or those who have volunteered with the group since 2012. 315-462-0210. mstreetarts@gmail.com. mainstreetartsgallery.com. Mellow Mug, 616a PittsfordVictor Rd. Pittsford. Eve: The Series. Through Jan. 31. Series of paintings by Michael Slattery. 585-249-9310. melllowmug@ yahoo.com. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Rick Hock: Codices. Rick Hock: Codices, three codices of images from books, posters, how-to manuals, and the like, through Jan. 21. 276-8900. mag.rochester.edu. My Sister’s Gallery at the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. Watercolor Connection. Through Jan. 24. Watercolors and acrylics by Hiroko Jusko and Sherry Davis. 585.546.8400. EpiscopalSeniorLife.org. NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr. Unfolding the Soul of Black Deaf Expressions. Through Feb. 27. More than
100 works of art from more than 30 Black Deaf artists. rit. edu/ntid/dyerarts/. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. Flow. Through March 6. Receptions Fri. Feb. 5 and March 4, 6-9 p.m. Oil paintings by Lynette Blake. 704-2889. lynetteblake.com/. Orange Glory Café, 240 East Ave. A Heroine Sample. Through Feb. 26. Artist reception Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m. Large acrylic and oil paintings of the modern heroine, figure work by Stephen Harkola. 585-232-7340. sharkx77.wix. com/harkola. Phillips Fine Art, Door #9 The Hungerford Building. Collector’s Show and Sale. Through Jan. 30. Pieces from six private collections. 232-8120. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. New Works Show. Through Jan. 31. Featuring 24 artists. 730-7034. Rochesterbrainery.com. Ross Gallery of the Skalny Welcome Center at St. John Fisher, 3690 East Ave. The Arena Group Collaborates. Through Feb. 26. Reception and artist talk Fri. Jan. 22, 5-8 p.m. Works made in collaboration with other Arena artists. arenaartgroup.com. Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, River Campus. Fredrick Douglass Daguerreotype. 276-6264. ur.rochester.edu. University Gallery, James R. Booth Hall, RIT, Lomb Memorial Dr. Milton Glaser: Posters from the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Archive. Through Feb. 26. Graphic design work. 4752866. jleugs@rit.edu. finweb.rit. edu/gallery. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. Monitored or Recorded. Through Feb.
19. Reception Fri. Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. Found material of interrogations, witness interviews, and jail phone calls by Luna Galassini. 442-8676. vsw.org.
Art Events [ TUE., JANUARY 26 ] Water Color Demonstration. 7:30 p.m. Chapel Oaks, St. Ann’s Community, 1550 Portland Ave 314-7468. irondequoitartclub.org/.
Comedy [ THU., JANUARY 21 ] Ester Steinberg. 7:30 p.m. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster Thurs. Jan. 21. 7:30 p.m., Fri. Jan. 22, 7:30 & 10 p.m., and Sat. Jan. 23, 7:30 & 10 p.m $9-$15. 671-9080. thecomedyclub.us. [ FRI., JANUARY 22 ] The Comedy Fix with Greg Morton. 8-10 p.m. Photo City Improv & Comedy Club, 543 Atlantic Ave Fri. and Sat. Jan. 22 & 23, 8 p.m $15. 585-4829778. photocityimprov.com/. Geva Comedy Improv: Rattlesnake Gulch. 8:30-10 p.m. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd $10. 585-2324382. GevaComedyImprov.org. Monstrosity. 7 p.m. Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. A single word that we get from the audience, which inspires a celebrity guest to tell a story 244-1210. recordarchive.com.
Dance Events [ SAT., JANUARY 23 ] Rhythmic Circus: Feet, Don’t Fail Me Now. 7 p.m. Callahan Theater at Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave $20-$50. 389-2170. artscenter.naz.edu.
[ TUE., JANUARY 26 ] Line Dance Lessons. 6-8 p.m American Legion Hall, 1707 Penfield Rd $8. joeship1@ yahoo.com.
Festivals [ SAT., JANUARY 23 ] Light Works! Mystical Faire. 1-7 p.m. Brighton Town Park, 777 Westfall Rd. 621-8794. meetup. com/light-works.
Film [ SUN., JANUARY 24 ] Screening and Discussion: Arranged. 2-4:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Hamedresh Beth Israel, 1369 East Ave. 585244-2060. bhbirochester@gmail. com. BHBIRochester.org.
Kids Events [ THU., JANUARY 21 ] St. Rita School Open House. 7-8 p.m. St. Rita School, 1008 Maple Dr., Webster 585-671-3132. sritadcs@dor.org. schools.dor. org/strita/. [ SAT., JANUARY 23 ] Ellwanger Barry Nursery School Open House. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ellwanger Barry Cooperative Nursery School, 4 E. Henrietta Rd. 585-633-8935. ebns.org.
Lectures [ WED., JANUARY 20 ] Growing Minds: How a Child’s Brain Develops. 6-7:30 p.m. Al Sigl Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave $15. raeyc.org. [ THU., JANUARY 21 ] Hidden Passions: Laura Fox and Steven Schwartz. 7 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900. mag. rochester.edu. [ SUN., JANUARY 24 ] Sunday Forum: You’re Just Old. 9:45-10:45 a.m. Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street 585-325-4000. downtownpresbyterian.org. Ward Wellington Ward. 2 p.m. The Harley School, 1981 Clover St 442-1770. historicbrighton.org/. [ MON., JANUARY 25 ] History of the Odenbach Shipbuilding Corporation. 7-8:30 p.m. Greece Public Library, 2 Vince Tofany Blvd. By Greece Historical Society Registration Required 585-225-8951. greecehistoricalsociety.net. [ TUE., JANUARY 26 ] Tuesday Topics: Photonics 3: The Future. 12-1 p.m. Central Library, 115 South Ave. 585428-8350. ffrpl.org.
Literary Events
[ SUN., JANUARY 24 ] Fit Kids Day. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Included w/museum admission. 2632700. museumofplay.org.
[ THU., JANUARY 21 ] Reading and Canned Food Drive. 7-9 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave Reading by Fran Morse $2-$3. 473-2590. wab.org.
Holiday
Meetings
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address. Sat., Jan. 23, 6 p.m. University of Rochester Strong Auditorium, River Campus 275-0651. rochester.edu/calendar.
[ SAT., JANUARY 23 ] Introduction to Flower City Cohousing Community. 10-11:30 a.m. Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East
Ave Registration appreciated 585-315-2406 or 585-3134717. rochestercohousing.com Museum Exhibit [ WED., JANUARY 20 ] Frogs: A Chorus of Colors. Through April 10. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Through April. 10. Discover the adaptations of a wide variety of live frogs and uncover the clues they offer about our environment Included w/museum admission. rmsc.org. Alvin Langdon Coburn, A History of Photography, and Brian Ulrich: The Centurion. Ongoing. George Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave. Alvin Langdon Coburn, the complete collection, through Jan. 24; History of photography, the collection represents the full history of photography, through Feb. 21.; Brian Ulrich, body of work based on urban legend, through Feb. 14 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. [ THU., JANUARY 21 ] Scruples, Drachms, and Grains. Jan. 21-March 11. Museum of Wayne County History, 21 Butternut St Through March 11. Over fifteen kinds of weights used in Wayne County from the late 1800’s until the 1980’s 315946-4943. waynehistory.org. [ SUN., JANUARY 24 ] The Vanishing American. 1 p.m. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd $4-$5. 533-1113. nymtmuseum.org.
Recreation [ SAT., JANUARY 23 ] Moonlight Snowshoe for Adults. 7-9 p.m. Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave $5-$7, includes showshoe rental. 3363035. westirondequoit.org/ HelmerNC. Moonlight Snowshoe Hike and Winter Walk. 7-9 p.m. Genesee County Park and continues on page 18
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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.
Movies
Brockport Strand 93 Main St, Brockport, 637-3310, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Canandaigua Theatres 3181 Townline Road, Canandaigua, 396-0110, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Cinema Theater 957 S. Clinton St., 271-1785, cinemarochester.com
Culver Ridge 16 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit 544-1140, regmovies.com
Dryden Theatre 900 East Ave., 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org
Eastview 13 Eastview Mall, Victor 425-0420, regmovies.com
Geneseo Theatres Geneseo Square Mall, 243-2691, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Greece Ridge 12 176 Greece Ridge Center Drive 225-5810, regmovies.com
Henrietta 18 525 Marketplace Drive 424-3090, regmovies.com
The Little 240 East Ave., 258-0444 thelittle.org
Movies 10 2609 W. Henrietta Road 292-0303, cinemark.com
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
Movie Previews on page 19
Questionable tactics “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi”
and the thought of the director taking on a subject like Benghazi is enough to make you cringe in anticipation of the director’s worst impulses (xenopho(R), DIRECTED BY MICHAEL BAY bia, racism, and sexism among them). NOW PLAYING Though relatively restrained for the filmmaker, it’s not surprising that “13 Hours” finds more success as just another crass, sometimes [ REVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW cartoonishly over-the-top action flick than as an Best known as the auteur behind crass, cartoonishly insightful look into a tragic international incident. over-the-top action films and feature-length Hasbro Bay’s film follows security contractor Jack Silva (John Krasinski of “The Office,” adding a soulfulcommercials, director Michael Bay takes a stab at ness to his character during the few moments he’s “serious” filmmaking with “13 Hours: The Secret actually allowed to act) as he reunites with friend Soldiers of Benghazi.” Adapted by Chuck Hogan and fellow Navy SEAL Tyrone “Rone” Woods from the book by Mitchell Zuckoff, the film dra(James Badge Dale) in Libya, where they’ll be part matizes the 2012 attack on a United States embassy of the CIA’s Global Response Staff, tasked with prooutpost and CIA base in Benghazi, Libya. Bay and viding protection for US diplomats and intelligence his films have never been known for their subtlety, operatives. Moving on to the supposedly classified location of the CIA base, they join up with the rest of their team of badasses: Mark “Oz” Geist (Max Martini), Kris “Tanto” Paronto (Pablo Schreiber), John “Tig” Tiegen (Dominic Fumusa) and Dave “Boon” Benton (David Pablo Schreiber, John Krasinski, David Denman, and Dominic Fumusa in “13 Hours: Denman). The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.” PHOTO COURTESY PARAMOUNT PICTURES
Bay’s simplistic characterization assigns only a few distinguishable traits to each man, and it took me a while to tell them apart (what can I say: apparently beefy, bearded white men all look the same to me). On the night of September 11, a large group of heavily-armed militants storm the poorly guarded compound where visiting ambassador Chris Stevens (Matt Letscher) is residing. With no other forces in the area, the GRS team are forced to watch the attack from their station a mile down the road, until taking it upon themselves to intervene, against their commanding officers’ orders. The majority of “13 Hours” and its 144-minute running time is devoted almost exclusively to the siege. For better and for worse, Bay’s instincts as a commercial filmmaker are as strong as ever, and the action is brutally intense. Bay’s staging has always been chaotic, and for once it’s appropriate, the men are never sure who is friend and who is foe, and Bay gets plenty of tension out of the indecisive beats that follow the radioed question, “Are we expecting friendlies?” This is Bay’s most visually coherent film, most likely a credit to director of photography Dion Beebe, whose work with director Michael Mann in “Collateral” and “Miami Vice” has pushed the boundaries of digital photography. Beebe’s overlysaturated, often handheld camerawork at times makes abstract art of the combat sequences. Bay’s assurances that he’s left politics out entirely are a bit overstated, (the situation turned into a conservative rallying cry against the Obama
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Going nowhere “Ride Along 2” (PG-13), DIRECTED BY TIM STORY NOW PLAYING [ REVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW
administration and then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton — though neither are ever mentioned by name in the movie), still the majority of the fingerpointing is restricted to the broader bureaucratic failings of the government. These missteps are personified by the team’s officious commanding officer (David Costabile), who keep our heroes from moving in earlier and potentially saving lives. For the most part, the film seeks only to honor the heroism of the brave men on the ground, though the tribute comes at the expense of all others: the sole Libyan character of even minor depth is a translator (Iranian actor Peyman Moaadi), while the only woman of note is a lobbyist, who gets to be the recipient of barked orders like “I need your eyes and ears but not your mouth!” Bay makes some late-film attempts at evenhandedness, ending the action by showing the countless bodies of dead Libyan insurgents and the women who mourn over their corpses. It’s mostly too little, too late, but it’s more nuanced than one might expect from the director who distilled the events at Pearl Harbor into a love triangle (Bay does recycle that film’s memorable, though tactless, shot from the POV of a falling bomb). If it can be argued that “13 Hours” is making any point at all, it seems to be a message of non-involvement, put into words by Silva as he ruefully wonders if, should he die in combat, his children will recall that “he died in a place he didn’t need to be, in a battle he didn’t understand, in a country that meant nothing to him.”
The first “Ride Along” was an enjoyable, if never particularly good, action-comedy that coasted on the considerable comedic chemistry between actors Ice Cube and Kevin Hart as mismatched buddy cops (though with Hart’s character a wannabe police officer to Ice Cube’s veteran detective). Picking up not long after the events of the original film, “Ride Along 2” sees Hart once again playing diminutive, motor-mouthed Ben Barber, now a freshly graduated police academy cadet and a probationary officer. The new film sticks to the formula, giving audiences more of the same — through as per the requirements of mainstream sequels, it’s all bigger, louder, and a little staler this time around. Tagging along with his soon to be brother-in-law, James (Cube), on a drug bust, the accident-prone Ben manages to bungle the investigation and inadvertently shoot the detective’s current partner (Tyrese Gibson) in the process. With the position of partner
Kevin hart and Ice Cube in “Ride Along 2.” PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL PICTURES
now vacated, Ben insists on joining James when the case requires that they head to Miami on the tail of a kingpinesque philanthropist and crimeboss named Antonio Pope (Benjamin Bratt, mostly being Benjamin Bratt, but having a good time doing it). Ben’s fiancée, Angela (Tika Sumpter, who has even less to do than she did in the last film, which is saying something) pleads with her brother to take Ben along to get him out of her hair while she finalizes the last-minute details of the couple’s impending nuptials. Despite having come around to him by the end of the last film, James agrees, deciding that he’ll use the situation to prove to Ben once and for all that he’s not cut out for law enforcement. Hart and Cube’s characters are defined by one specific trait (shrill and glowery, respectively), and both performers struggle to find ways to round them out. Hart’s over-the-top persona can be funny, but he requires solid material to work off of, and the mostly laugh-free script — credited to Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi — just isn’t up to the task. Ice Cube can play surly with the best of them, but he proved a much better straight man in the “Jump Street” films, where he had the stellar writing of Phil Lord and Chris Miller backing him up. Returning director Tim Story has previously directed both actors to solid performances in comedies like “Barbershop” and “Think Like a Man,” but here the actors are forced to simply recycle the most memorable bits from the first film. There’s a couple clever gags, the best of which is a visuallyinspired sequence that turns a standard car chase into a “Grand Theft Auto” style video game; that’s admittedly not exactly the freshest inspiration, but we’ll take what we can get.
Mostly a lot of wheel-spinning that goes nowhere, it’s being generous to call the Pope plotline “by-the-numbers.” The new Miami location leads Story to occasionally attempt poor facsimiles of the “hot girls and fast cars” montages that add a bit of cheeky flavor to the “Fast and Furious” films, but it only succeeds in making us miss the slick directorial skill behind that series. Considering the sequel’s increased budget, it’s a little perplexing that effects manage to look even shoddier than the first film. There’s an unfortunate sequence in which Hart tangles with a truly terrible-looking CGI alligator that’s just embarrassing, and manages to waste Hart’s talent for slapstick in the process. As the major new additions to the film’s ensemble, Olivia Munn and Ken Jeong’s characters are a mixed bag. Playing a local homicide detective who helps out with the investigation (and an eventual love interest for Cube), Munn gets a surprising amount to do (particularly given the type of movie she’s in), but scenes like the one in which her character inexplicably shows up to a crime scene fresh from the gym and clad in only a sports bra don’t do her any favors. As a hacker on Pope’s payroll, Ken Jeong’s mostly in obnoxious sidekick mode, and with their loud, over-thetop personalities, having him and Hart together onscreen is … a lot to take. Despite the limp material, “Ride Along 2” has already made boatloads of money, speeding past “The Revenant” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” to take the top spot at the box office last weekend, so it seems a given that we’ll be seeing a “Ride Along 3” sometime in the near future. Between counting their piles of money, one can only hope the cast and filmmakers take the time to search out a script more worthy of their talents.
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THEATER | “THE WIZARD OF OZ”
SPECIAL EVENT | OWL MOON NATURE TRAIL TOUR
THEATER | “THE MUSIC MAN”
The journey to find “somewhere over the rainbow” returns to the stage with a reconceived adaptation from Andrew Lloyd Webber (“The Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats”) and Jeremy Sams (“Chitty the Musical”), which originally debuted in London’s West End in 2011. Tim Rice (“Evita,” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”) and Webber also collaborated to create new, additional songs for the production. The new songs feature the Wizard, Glinda, and the Wicked Witch of the West (who didn’t have musical numbers in the 1939 MGM film). The costume and set design is also reimagined — including ruby slippers covered in Swarovski crystals.
When it’s cold and dark in the early evenings, it’s easy to hole up and forget about the world outside of your couch. Catch some fresh air and witness some nature on Saturday, January 23, when one of the Owl Moon Nature Trail Tours will be offered at Genesee Country Village & Museum (1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford).
In 1936 — the same year the Hoover Dam was completed and the Yankees won its fifth world series — Erva Smith and Reverend John Schott created the Webster Theatre Guild. Nearly 80 years later, the guild still exists to produce Broadwaystyle shows, bestow arts grants, and provide scholarships to high school students who aspire to earn a living onstage. To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the Webster Theatre Guild will perform “The Music Man,” the classic story about a traveling con man who lands in River City, Iowa, to “start a marching band” — but finds a little more than he expected.
“The Wizard of Oz” continues Wednesday, January 20, through Sunday, January 24, at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street. 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; 8 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday; and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. $32.50-$77.50. 222-5000; rbtl.org. — BY LEAH STACY
Recreation Forest Interpretive Center, 11095 Bethany Center $5/ person, $15 max/family. 585344-1122. co.genesee.ny.us/ departments/parks/. Owl Moon Nature Trail Tours. 6-8:45 p.m. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd Mumford $10-$14, reservations required 585-2948218. gcv.org. RBA: Beginner Trip: Mendon Ponds Park Songbird Trail. 9:30 a.m. rochesterbirding.com. Rochester Bicycling Club. Check our online calendar for this week’s ride schedule or visit. Rochesterbicyclingclub.org. Saturday Snowshoeing and Winter Hike. 1-3 p.m. Genesee County Park and Forest, 11095 Bethany Center Road . East Bethany $5-$15, registration required 585-344-1122. jspring.geneseeconsed@ yahoo.com. co.genesee.ny.us/ department/parks/. Saturday Snowshoeing. 1-3 p.m Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave Excluding Dec. 26 & Jan. 16 $3-$5, includes snowshoe rental and hot chocolate. 336-3035. westirondequoit.org/HelmerNC. Sunset and Moonrise Walk. 4:30 p.m. Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvold Rd 315-9476143. snc@co.cayuga.ny.us. cayugacounty.us. Winter Tours. 11 a.m. Mount Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mt. Hope Avenue $7. 461-3494. fomh.org.
Special Events [ WED., JANUARY 20 ] Bring Your Own Vinyl. 5:30 p.m. Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. recordarchive.com.
[ THU., JANUARY 21 ] Roe v Wade Anniversary Program. 7-8:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd 585512-8801. rochesternow.org. [ SAT., JANUARY 23 ] 6th Annual Chili and Wine Tasting Event. 12-5 p.m. JD Wine Cellars, 1339 Eddy Rd $10. 315-9864202. winery@longacrefarms. com. longacrefarms.com. Rescue Pit Gala. 6 p.m. Tango Cafe, 35 South Washington St $60. 271-4930. rpgala2016. eventbrite.com. Rochester Food Not Bombs. Fourth Saturday of every month. Cook and serve free meals rorkenstein86@gmail.com. Vote Play: An Interactive Event for Bernie Sanders Supporters. 2-8 p.m. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. 585-319-8114. https:// go.berniesanders.com/page/ event/detail/4rdlc. [ SUN., JANUARY 24 ] Women’s Heart Health. 3-5 p.m. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. 244-7060 x 233. tbk.org.
Sports [ FRI., JANUARY 22 ] Monster Jam. 7:30 p.m. Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Square $15-$45. -585-7585300. monsterjam.com.
Theater The Amen Corner. Through Jan. 23. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Jan. 19-23, 7:30 p.m. Discussions and reflections with cast Jan. 24, 1 p.m. A play by James Baldwin muccc.org. Anybody For Murder. Through Jan. 24. Masonic Lodge, 133 S. Union Street, Spencerport Through
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The event features a moonlit, interactive, guided walk through the wintry woods, marshmallow-roasting around a campfire, and a chance to learn how local owls adapt to their environment. Tours are scheduled in groups of 20, and are booked every 20 minutes from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Although the sun is still setting depressingly early, the moon will be nearly full, so visibility should be pretty good. Though museum staff can’t guarantee you’ll encounter owls on the trails, you can get up-close-and-personal with them at an owl meet and greet hosted by Wild Wings, Inc. The owls and their keepers will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. A reading of Jane Yolen’s “Owl Moon” will also take place. Visitors should plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes before their scheduled hike in order to have ample time to see the live owls on site. Hot cocoa will be complementary, and wine, beer, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Participation in the hike costs $14 ($10 for museum members), and reservations are required. Call 294-8218, or visit gcv.org for more information. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Jan. 24. Sat. Jan. 22 & 23, 7:30 p.m. and Sun. Jan. 24, 2 p.m. A thrilling comedy full of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. The Footlight Players $12-$14. 225-6163. The Devil, the Witch, and the Blacksmith. Through Jan. 24. South Wedge Mission (Lutheran Church of Peace), 125 Caroline St. Through Jan. 24. Fri. Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Jan. 23, 2 p.m., and Sun. Jan. 24, 1 p.m. A tale of magic and farce in a sleepy Ukrainian village on Christmas Eve $15. 585-454-9371. thekingfishertheater.org. Ivy + Bean: The Musical. Through Jan. 24. JCC Hart Theatre, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Through Jan. 24. Sat. Jan. 23, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., and Sun. Jan. 24, 2 p.m $15-$16. 461-200 x 269. TykesTheatre.org. Mary Poppins. Fridays-Sundays Hale Auditorium, Roberts Cultural Life Center, Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr Through Jan 24. Fri. Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Sun. Jan. 24, 2 p.m $17$23. rwcctheatre@gmail.com. https://theatermgr.roberts.edu/. The Music Man. Jan. 22-30. Webster Thomas High School, 800 Five Mile Line Rd Through Jan. 30. Fri. Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Jan. 23 at 2:00 p.m., Fri.
Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m., Sat. 30, 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. A traveling con man tries to start a band, but his feelings make skipping town difficult $15. 670-8000. tickets. webstertheatreguild.org. Riding the Midnight Express. Through Jan. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St Through Jan. 24. Thursdays 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m. Billy Hayes recounts the true story of his time in Turkish prisons and his brazen, harrowing escape $26-29. 585-325-4370. downstairscabaret.com. The Wizard of Oz. Through Jan. 24. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. Through Jan. 24. Tues.Thurs. Jan. 19-21, 7:30 p.m., Fri. Jan. 22, 8 p.m., Sat. Jan. 23, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 1 & 6:30 p.m $36.50-$66.50. 800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Workshops [ WED., JANUARY 20 ] Light Works: What is Dowsing. 7-8:45 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 100 Park Point Dr. $5. 585-424-6777. meetup.com/light-works. Make Your Own Dairy-Free Ice Cream. 7-8 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $30. 585-7307034. rochesterbrainery.com.
“The Music Man” plays Friday, January 22, and Saturday, January 23; and again Friday, January 29, and Saturday, January 30, at Webster Thomas High School, 800 Five Mile Line Road, Webster. 7:30 p.m. both Fridays; 2 p.m. both Saturdays; and an additional 7:30 p.m. performance on Saturday, January 30. $15 general admission. webstertheatreguild.org. — BY LEAH STACY Sushi 101. 6-8 p.m. Wegmans Pittsford, 3195 Monroe Ave $65. 585-249-0278. wegmans.com. What Employers Want: Soft Skills in the Workplace. 6-7 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Which Way Should I Go? Using a Compass. Through March 1. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 987-1717. gvc-adk.org/. [ THU., JANUARY 21 ] Don’t Have A Cow: Fast and Easy Vegan Cheese Anyone Can Make. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $25. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Getting Clean From Sugar Addiction and Detoxing Your Way Into a New Year. 7-9 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. [ SAT., JANUARY 23 ] Copper Etching for Printed Circuit Boards and Art Projects. 1-3 p.m. Rochester Makerspace, 850 St. Paul St. #23 $11.75. 210-0075. rocmakers@gmail.com. https:// eventbrite.com/e/copper-etchingfor-printed-circuit-boards-and-artprojects-tickets-20529870395. Introduction to Zen Meditation Workshop. 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Rochester Zen Center, 7 Arnold Park $45-$60. 473-9180. rzc.org. T.G.I.S. (Think Genealogy It’s Saturday). Fourth Saturday of every month, 10:15-11 a.m Central Library, Local History & Genealogy Division, Rundel Memorial Building, 115 South Ave. 585-428-8096. libraryweb.org.
[ SUN., JANUARY 24 ] Terarriums and Fairy Gardens. 10:30 a.m. Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd . Penfield $10 plus materials. 377-1982. grossmans.com. [ MON., JANUARY 25 ] Introduction to Making Comics. 6-9 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $18. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Knife Skills. 7-8:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $25. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Sip, Chat, and Create. 6-7:30 p.m. Via Girasole Wine Bar, 3 Schoen Place . Pittsford $35. 586-7230. vgwinebar@ gmail.com. facebook.com/ ViaGirasoleWineBar. [ TUE., JANUARY 26 ] Comedy Improvisation: The Game of the Scene. 7-9 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Intro to Web Development Part I. 6:30-8 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $25. 585-7307034. info@rochesterbrainery. com. rochesterbrainery.com/ collections/classes/products/ intro-to-web-development-part-i.
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Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] THE 5TH WAVE (PG-13): A young girl is on the run, desperate to save her younger brother after four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have decimated most of the planet. Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Liev Schreiber, and Maria Bello. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown ANOMALISA (R): In this Oscarnominated stop-motion film from Charlie Kaufman, a famous motivational speaker feels crippled by life’s disappointments, but finds his life changing when he meets an intriguing woman. Starring David Thewlis and Jennifer Jason Lee. Pittsford THE BOY (PG-13): A nanny is shocked that her new employer’s boy is actually a life-sized doll. After violating a list of strict rules, disturbing events make her believe that the doll is alive. Brockport, Canandaigua, Henrietta, Tinseltown BUSH MAMA (1975): Haile Gerima’s look at the realities of inner city poverty, as experienced by a pregnant welfare recipient who undergoes an ideological transformation after her partner is incarcerated. Dryden (Thu, Jan 21, 8 p.m.) THE CHINATOWN MYSTERY (1928): This newly restored silent serial provides mystery, suspense, intrigue, and melodrama.
Dryden (Tue, Jan 26, 8 p.m.) DIRTY GRANDPA (R): Right before his wedding, an uptight guy is tricked into driving his grandfather, a perverted former Army general, to Florida for spring break. Starring Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, and Aubrey Plaza. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown THE FALL (2006): In a 1920s Los Angeles hospital, an injured stuntman tells a fellow patient—a little girl with a broken arm—the fantastic story of five mythical heroes, but as the tale goes on, the line between fiction and reality blurs. Little (Fri, Jan 22, 10 p.m.) THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD (1974): A swashbuckling ship captain must voyage to a distant, monster-filled land to save an Arabian kingdom from the forces of darkness. Dryden (Sun, Jan 24, 2 p.m.) THE MISSION (1999): A triad boss who’s barely escaped an assassination attempt hires five killers to be his bodyguards. Dryden (Wed, Jan 20, 8 p.m.) THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (1940: When a rich woman’s ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. Starring Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and Cary Grant. Dryden (Sat, Jan 23, 8 p.m.) [ CONTINUING ] 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI (R):
Michael Bay tackling the Benghazi story, which means one thing: get ready for BAY-GHAZI! Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE BIG SHORT (R):The true story of the men who predicted the housing market meltdown, and made millions off it. Starring Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, and Brad Pitt. Culver, Henrietta, Pittsford, Webster BRIDGE OF SPIES (PG-13): Steven Spielberg directs the true story of an American lawyer who’s recruited by the CIA to help rescue a pilot detained in the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Starring Tom Hanks. Canandaigua, Movies 10 BROOKLYN (PG-13): Saoirse Ronan stars as a young woman who emigrates from Ireland to America in the 1950s, and finds herself torn between her new life and the one she left behind. Culver, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown CAROL (R): In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk falls for an older, married woman. Starring Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, and Kyle Chandler. Canandaigua, Culver, Greece, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown CONCUSSION (PG-13): Will Smith stars as an accomplished pathologist who uncovers the dangerous truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions. With Albert Brooks, Alec
Baldwin, and Gugu MbathaRaw. Culver, Eastview, Henrietta CREED (PG-13): The son of champion fighter Apollo Creed enlists Rocky Balboa to train him in this “Rocky” series spinoff. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Phylicia Rashad, and Tessa Thompson. Culver, Tinseltown DADDY’S HOME (PG-13): A mild-mannered executive strives to become the best step dad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling father arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids. Starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE DANISH GIRL (R): This love story is inspired by the true story of Danish painter Einar Wegener, one of the first recipients of gender reassignment surgery. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, and Ben Whishaw. Pittsford THE FOREST (PG-13): A young woman searches for her twin sister, who mysteriously disappeared in a Japanese forest, only to find herself surrounded by paranormal forces. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG): Pixar’s newest is an epic journey into a world where dinosaurs never went extinct, following an apatosaurus
named Arlo who makes an unlikely human friend. Tinseltown THE HATEFUL EIGHT (R): A group of corrupt bounty hunters, criminals, and lawmen seek shelter from a raging blizzard and get caught up in a plot of betrayal and deception in the latest from Quentin Tarantino. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster JOY (PG-13): Jennifer Lawrence stars in this true story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Webster NORM OF THE NORTH (PG): Displaced from their Arctic home, a polar bear named Norm winds up in New York City, where he becomes the mascot of a corporation he soon learns is tied to the fate of his homeland. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown THE REVENANT (R): In the 1820s, a frontiersman sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and Domhnall Gleeson. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Little, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford RIDE ALONG 2 (PG-13): As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-tobe brother-in-law to bring down a drug dealer who’s been sup-
plying the dealers of Atlanta with product. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown, Webster ROOM (R): A young woman puts on a brave face for the young son she’s raising, as they live as captives in a windowless 10-by-10 shed. Based on the best-selling novel by Emma Donoghue. Starring Brie Larson, Joan Allen, and William H, Macy. Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown SISTERS (R): Tina Fey and Amy Poehler play two sisters who decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster SPOTLIGHT (R): The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese. Starring Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, and Mark Ruffalo. Culver, Pittsford, Tinseltown STAR WARS: EPISODE VII - THE FORCE AWAKENS (PG-13): Maybe you’ve heard of this one. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, IMAX, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster TRUMBO (R): The career of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is halted by a witch hunt in the late 1940s when he defies the anticommunist HUAC committee and is blacklisted. Starring Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, and Louie C.K. Pittsford
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EMPLOYMENT / CAREER TRAINING Employment ANTHONY L. JORDAN Health Corporation. Rochester, NY. Dentist- Lead. Provide direct dental care to patients including exams, diagnosis, x-ray functions, restorations, construction of prosthesis, extractions, and root canal therapies. Coordinate with other dentists to plan and implement company policies, as well as administrative duties relating to the daily operations of the dental office. Send resume to Shelly Knapp, Senior Director Human Resources & Talent Management, 82 Holland Street, Rochester NY 14605. CAN YOU DIG IT? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-866-362-6497 EQUIPMENT ENGINEER Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Rochester, NY. Lead improvement initiatives related to equipment efficiency and equipment downtime within the Bakeshop. Develop and maintain standards for equipment purchases, and develop engineering solutions to meet business objectives. 10-15% national travel. Send resume to Matt Goodwin, 1500 Brooks Avenue, P.O. Box 30844, Rochester, NY 146030844.
Career Opportunities NEW - YEAR NEW AIRLINE CAREERS – Get training as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Career placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 800725-1563 (AAN CAN) Class: Career Training
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 CARING FOR CAREGIVERS Lifespan is looking for volunteers to offer respite to caregivers whose loved ones have been diagnosed with early
stage Alzheimer’s Disease. For details call Eve at 244-8400 FOSTER PARENTS WANTED! Monroe County is looking for adults age 21 and over to consider opening their homes to foster children. Call 334-9096 or visit www.MonroeFosterCare. org. Monroe County ISAIAH HOUSE A a 2 bed home for the dying in Rochester needs volunteer caregivers! Training provided! Go to our website theisaiahhouse.org for an application or call the House at 232-5221. ISAIAH HOUSE A a 2 bed home for the dying in Rochester needs volunteer caregivers! Training provided! Go to our website theisaiahhouse.org for an application or call the House at 232-5221.
call 585.287.6378 or e-mail dfrink@lifespan-roch.org for more information 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. 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
OPERA GUILD OF Rochester needs volunteers in publicity, audio-visual presentation, and computer tasks. Currently top of the list: online newsletter Assistant Publisher. For details see operaguildofrochester.org
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Legal Ads [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of CLEMENT INVESTORS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/11/15. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 71 N. Country Club Dr., Rochester, NY 14618. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] 15 ROTTERDAM LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/02/15. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 30 N. Union Street, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
Rochester, NY 14617. Purpose: Any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Amanda Regan Mental Health Counseling PLLC, a domestic PLLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/16/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Amanda Regan, 722 Weiland Rd., #200, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: Mental Health Counselor. [ NOTICE ]
To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com Articles of Organization with NYS on December 11th, 2015. Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. The principal business location is 732 Pittsford Victor Rd Pittsford, NY 14534. The Secretary of State has been designated as its agent and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it is c/o Custom Comfort Performance 3D Printing, LLC 732 Pittsford Victor Rd Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] English Pines Management, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/15/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to1687 English Rd Rochester NY 14616 General purpose
449 FERNWOOD AVENUE LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/07/15. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 137-42 76th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11367. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing building located at 160 West Avenue, West Rochester, Monroe County, NY, 14611. The modifications will consist adding three antennas at a center height of 117 feet above ground level. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6115006811-MRG c/o EBI Consulting, 21 B St, Burlington, MA 01803, or via telephone at 339-2343535.
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690 Garson LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/7/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to c/o Mark Hudson Management P.O. Box 30071 Rochester NY 14603 General purpose
Augie199, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/11/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 199 Dorking Rd., Rochester, NY 14610. General purpose.
Ingahart, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/30/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, c/o Mort Segelin, Manager, 2564 Oakview Dr., Rochester, NY 14617. General purpose.
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Branch 1 & 2 LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on December 18, 2015. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. 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 425 Stone Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.
Inkfu, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 8/12/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 10 Gordon Heights Rd., Rochester, NY 14610. General purpose.
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[ NOTICE ] 75 Lapham LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/8/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to c/o Mark Hudson Management PO Box 30071 Rochester NY 14603 General purpose [ NOTICE ] 9 Wisteria, LLC, Art of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/8/2016. 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 Wisteria Lane,
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[ NOTICE ] G. DOMINGUE #1 WELL, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/31/2015. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 51 Lac Kine Dr., Rochester, NY 14618, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ]
[ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number pending, for a beer, wine and liquor license has been applied for by D3M LLC dba The Blossom
Road Pub,194-198 North Winton Road, Rochester NY 14610, County of Monroe, for a tavern under the alcohol beverage law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Boma Tax and Consulting, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/18/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 16 Goodman St N., Rochester NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Crystal 328, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 8/17/2015 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 2299 Brighton Henrietta TL, #2, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 300 Bremen Street LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 6/15/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 620 Park Ave., #175, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 619 Jefferson Land Holding, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/16/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2740 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 677 West Ferry Realty Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/15. 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, Attn: Jordan C. Alaimo, Esq., 350 Linden Oaks, Ste. 310, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 7-11 Ashland Realty LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/15. 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, Attn: Jordan C. Alaimo, Esq., 350 Linden Oaks, Ste. 310, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 748 MARINER CIRCLE LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 12/28/2015. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 748 MARINER CIRCLE LLC, 748 MARINER CIRCLE, WEBSTER, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 800lb Lemur Publishing LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/18/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 9 Sandy Hill, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: ROBERT MORGAN LIMIT III LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NYS Dept. of State: March 16, 2009. Office of the LLC: Monroe County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NY Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 184-B Seasons Trail, Webster, New York 14580. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Amherst Realty Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/9/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, Attn: Jordan C. Alaimo, Esq., 350 Linden Oaks, Ste. 310, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of B. Jones Marketing, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/15/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 32 Harlem St, #1, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Baird Real Estate, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/6/2015. 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: Donald J. Russ, Jr., 30 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 2600, Chicago, IL 60606. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Buffalo Real Estate Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/9/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, Attn: Jordan C. Alaimo, Esq., 350 Linden Oaks, Ste. 310, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Christa Hyatt LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/18/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to
1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of DJL GROUP, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of EASTCOAST TAVERN LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/10/15. 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, c/o Mike Tascione, 469 Heathland Circle, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Excel Managed Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 11/05/2015. Office Location: Monroe County. The SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: 3111 Rivermill Dr. Columbus, OH 43220. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful act or activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of foundphotographs llc Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/04/15. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 1589 Clover St., Rochester, NY 14610. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Gambino Agency LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/8/15. Office location:
Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2820 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14616. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of GB AJ PROPERTIES IV, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/7/2016 with effective date of 1/15/2016 and dissolution date of 12/31/2045. Office location Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to and the registered agent at that address is: Andrew Tickle, 793 S Goodman Ave, Rochester NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Grove Underhill Properties, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/16/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 56 Clintwood Ct., Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Health Monkey, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State on December 30, 2015. 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 412 Linden Avenue, Rochester, New York 14625. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of IHOUSE GROUP LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/2015. 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 19E Brook Hill Ln,
Legal Ads Rochester, 14625. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of J&B DIGITAL ADVERTISING LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of J&S Realty Holdings, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Secty of State of NY (SSNY) on November 16, 2015. Office in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, PO BOX 54 Yorba Linda CA 92885. Purpose: Any Lawful purpose [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Jreige Realty, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Secty of State of NY (SSNY) on March 7, 2008. Office in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, PO BOX 54 Yorba Linda CA 92885. Purpose: Any Lawful purpose [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MC Webster Land LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/22/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MCE Solutions II LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/24/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may
be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 3 Elmbrook Dr., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of New Life Trucking LLC. Art. of Org. filed sec’y of state (SSNY) 12/21/15. Office: Monroe County designation as process agent. Addr: 53 Atwood Dr. Rochester NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Parkview Place, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/7/16. 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, 150 Willow Ridge Trail, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ]
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Notice of formation of Rochester Main Event Productions, LLC. Art.of Org. filed Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) 1/11/16. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 136 Minnesota St, Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
Notice of Formation of TIMBER WIND LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Jan 4, 2016. Office location: Monroe Co., NY. Princ. Office of LLC: 120 Linden Oaks Drive, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14625. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Princ. Office of LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Rochester Uniforms LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/10/2015. Office location: Monroe County. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 7014 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ]
Notice of Formation of PERRIBLE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/11/15. 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, 200 Park Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of SUMKET DEVELOPMENT LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 09/08/14. 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 1001 Lexington Avenue Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activities.
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Notice of Formation of Pilosi Enterprises, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/17/15. 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, 937 Little Pond Way, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of Tandem Running, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) January 8, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Tandem Running, 31 High Point Dr. Spencerport, NY . Purpose: any lawful activities.
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Notice of Formation of PLYMOUTH TERRACE, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/01/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1001 LEXINGTON AVENUE ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, 14606. Purpose: any lawful activities.
Notice of Formation of TD ANDERSON HAULERS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State (SSNY) 12/11/2015. Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 175 Eagan Blvd Rochester NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activities.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Transformative Energy, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/5/16. 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 31 W. Main St., LeRoy, NY 14482. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of TRIME, LLC. Art.of Org. filed Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) 12/16/2015. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2024 W. Henrietta Rd., Ste. 3D, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of VICTOR PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/04/15. Office in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 7450 Pittsford Palmyra Rd Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: Any lawful purpose [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of WHAT BOX? EVENTS, LLC. Art.of Org. filed Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) 1/7/2016. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2024 W. Henrietta Rd., Ste. 3D, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Yvonne S Whitmore Children LLC, Art.
of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/8/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 11 Bosworth Field, Mendon, NY 14506. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION being held at Chester’s Self Storage 600 W Broad St. Rochester NY 14608 on January 28th at 1:00 pm. The following customers’ accounts have become delinquent so their item (s) will be auctioned off to settle past due rents. NOTE: Owner reserves the right to bid at auction, reject any and all bids, and cancel or adjourn the sale. Name of tenant: Pat Young Lauderdale unit 51 $278.00 [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Alden GP-Rochester Highlands, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/22/15. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/17/15. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Capitol Services, Inc., 1218 Central Ave., Ste. 100, Albany, NY 12205. DE address of LLC: 1675 South State St., Ste. B, Dover, DE 19901. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of GESUND & PAILET, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/15. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Louisiana (LA) on 07/18/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 11 Alger Dr. Rochester, NY, 14624. LA addr. of LLC: 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 805, Metairie, LA, 70002. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of LA, P.O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-912. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of HORSEHEADS NCP, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/1/15. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 7/16/15. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Capitol Services, Inc., 1218 Central Ave., Ste. 100, Albany, NY 12206. DE address of LLC: 160 Greentree Drive, Ste. 101, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of USL Rochester I, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/3/15. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 3 E. Stowe Rd., Suite 100, Marlton, NJ 08053. LLC formed in DE on 11/13/15. 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: 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 ] One Woman Shop, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/27/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP, 4101 Lake Boone Trl., Ste. 300, Raleigh, NC 27607. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Out Vest Rochester LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/11/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 550 Latona Rd, #D419 Rochester NY 14626 General purpose [ NOTICE ] Randi Barrell Mental Health Counseling,
PLLC Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/28/15. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 722 Weiland Road, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: Mental Health Counseling [ NOTICE ] ROCBERRY MARKETING LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on December 15, 2015. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. 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 43 Wenham Ln, Pittsford, NY 14534. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Sunvestment Energy Group NY 60, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Secretary of State (“SOS”) on January 5, 2016. LLC office is in Monroe County. SOS was designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SOS shall mail copy of any process served to 125 Tech Park Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful act or activity. [ NOTICE ] Tech Logistics Group, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/15/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Jeffrey L. Tewksbury, 178 Lyell Ave., Spencerport, NY 14559. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services LLC (“LLC”) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on December 23, 2015. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services LLC, 3445 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE ] VERCAT, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/20/15. Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2045. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 30 N. Union Street, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Waiwai New York, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/12/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporate Direct, Inc., 2248 Meridian Blvd., Ste. H, Minden, NV 89423. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Oxy Living LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/11/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Incorp Services, Inc., One Commerce Plz., 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 805-A, Albany, NY 12210. General purpose. [ NOTICE } Notice of Formation of ATLAS AUTO LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/9/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1841 LYELL AVE., ROCH. NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE } Notice of Formation of RCM Hyatt LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/18/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE } Notice of Qualification of Global Patent Solutions, L.L.C. Authority filed with
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Legal Ads > page 25 NY Dept. of State on 12/30/15. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in AZ on 5/25/05. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. AZ and principal business address: 1375 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 330, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Cert. of Form. filed with Executive Director, AZ Corporation Commission, 130 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of 3930 St Paul LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on August 12, 2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC, 22 Glenville Drive, Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of Nical, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on October 1, 2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to
principal business location: The LLC, 28 Limerick Lane, Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Pluta Realty LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on December 22, 2015 with an effective date of formation of December 22, 2015. Its principal place of business is located at 2990 East Avenue, 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 2990 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14610. 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 PLLC ] Capuano Medical PLLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on December 18, 2015. Its principal place of business is located at 2640 Ridgeway Ave., 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 2640 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, New York 14626. The purpose of the PLLC is to practice the profession of medicine.
To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TRANSPARENT WEALTH CONSULTING LLC ] Transparent Wealth Consulting LLC filed Articles of Organization with New York State on January 6, 2016. Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as its agent and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it is c/o the Company, 4 Toby Rd, Pittsford, New York 14534. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ] SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE INDEX NO. 10029/14 , Plaintiff designates Monroe County as the place of trial, situs of the real property. CHESWOLD (TL), LLC, Plaintiff against MITCHELL HILL, 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 defendants, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, CAROLYN WHITT, AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE J. HILL A/K/A WILLIE JEAN HILL A/K/A WILLA GENE A/K/A WILLA H. HILL A/K/A WILLIE J. JEAN A/K/A WILLA JEAN HILL A/K/A WILLIA JEAN HILL, WILLIE MARIE HILL, AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF
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WILLIE J. HILL A/K/A WILLIE JEAN HILL A/K/A WILLA GENE A/K/A WILLA H. HILL A/K/A WILLIE J. JEAN A/K/A WILLA JEAN HILL A/K/A WILLIA JEAN HILL, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (WESTERN DISTRICT), COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION AND FINANCE – CIVIL ENFORCEMENT, CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, RAB PERFORMANCE RECOVERIES LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK, SHERYL L. CUNNINGHAM, COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION AND FINANCE – CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SECTION, JACK HILL A/K/A JACK HILL, JR., CYNTHIA HILL, SANDRA COLE, MICHELLE HILL, KATRINA HILL, US BANK AS CUSTODIAN FOR PFS FINANCIAL 1, LLC A/K/A PROPEL TAX, COUNTY OF MONROE, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, ASHLEY TRAVIS, 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 Plaintiff’s 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. 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) 8124500The object of this action is to foreclose tax liens covering: 43 Ravenwood Avenue Rochester, New York JUDGMENT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $3,559.68 plus interest [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ] INDEX NO.: 2015/005232. Date Filed: 9/30/2015. MORTGAGED PREMISES: 17 Klueh Street f/k/a 17 Klueh Park, Rochester, New York 14611. SBL #: 120.33-1-12. Plaintiff designates MONROE County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate. STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF MONROE HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- MAZIE WHITE, if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or
interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, in any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff, ET AL. 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 attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. THE OBJECT the above
captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $21,502.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of MONROE on September 25, 2008, in BOOK NUMBER 22022 PAGE NUMBER 417, covering premises known as 17 Klueh Street f/k/a 17 Klueh Park, Rochester, New York 14611, - SBL #: 120.33-1-12. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendant and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendant MAZIE WHITE, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Richard A. Dollinger, J.S.C of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated September 14, 2015. Dated: New Rochelle, NY September 24, 2015 MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. Sonia J. Baez, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot St., Ste. 210 New Rochelle, NY 10801 p. 914-6368900 f. 914-636-8901 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney
or legal aid office, there are government agencies and nonprofit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs. ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. [ WOODS HOLE VENTURES LLC ] Notice of filing of Application for Authority of limited liability company (LLC). Name of foreign LLC is WOODS HOLE VENTURES LLC. The Application for Authority was filed with the Sec. of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/23/2015. Jurisdiction: Delaware. Formed: 12/9/2015. County: Monroe. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 43 Wenham Ln, Pittsford, NY 14534. The address of the office required to be maintained in Delaware is its registered agent: Corp1, 28 Old Rudnick La., Dover DE 19901. The name and address of the authorized officer in Delaware where the Articles of Organization are filed is: Secretary of State, State of Delaware, Division of Corporations, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Suite 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any and all lawful activities.
Fun [ NEWS OF THE WEIRD ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD
The New Grade Inflation
They are simply “‘spas’ designed to attract teenagers,” according to one university official — plush, state-ofthe-art “training” complexes built by universities in the richest athletic conferences to entice elite 17-year-old athletes to come play for (and, perhaps, study at?) their schools. The athletesonly mini-campuses include private housing and entertainment (theaters, laser tag, miniature golf) — but, actually, the schools are in a $772-million-plus “arms’ race” (according to a December Washington Post investigation) because soon after one school’s sumptuous, groundbreaking facility opens, some other school’s more-innovative facility renders it basically second-rate. And of course, as one university official put it, the “shiny objects” have “nothing whatsoever to do with the mission of a university.” (Donors and alumni provide much of the funding, but most schools by now also tap students’ “athletic fees.”)
Redneck Chronicles
— Police in Monticello, Kentucky, charged Rodney Brown, 25, with stealing farm animals and equipment from a home in December — but offering to return everything if the victim (a man) had sex with him. Brown allegedly took 25 roosters, a goat and some rooster pens and other rooster-care equipment. (Because Brown also supposedly said he’d beat the man up if he called police, a “terroristic threatening” count was added to “promoting prostitution.”) — Made in Heaven: William Cornelius, 25, and his fiancee, Sheri Moore, 20, were arrested at the Bay City (Michigan) Mall in January, charged with theft.
Police found a pair of earrings and a necklace swiped from Spencer Gifts on her, but she refused to “snitch” on Cornelius, who had minutes earlier proposed to her via a Wal-mart loudspeaker and given her a ring, to applause from onlooking shoppers as she accepted. Cornelius, holding $80.93 worth of goods (a watch, an edible thong, a vibrator, and “BJ Blast” oral-sex candy), was apprehended at the mall food court, having apparently (according to the police report) “fallen asleep at a table while tying his shoe.”
Weird Science
— The most promising current concussion-prevention research comes from a study of ... woodpeckers (according to a December Business Week report). Scientists hypothesize that the birds’ apparent immunity from the dangers of constant head-slamming is because their neck veins naturally compress, forcing more blood into their craniums, thus limiting the dangerous “jiggle room” in which brains bang against the skull. A team led by a real-life doctor portrayed in the movie “Concussion” is working on a neck collar to slightly pinch the human jugular vein to create a similar effect. — Researchers from the University of York and the University of St. Andrews wrote in the journal Biology Letters in December that they observed wild male parrots using pebbles in their mouths to help grind seashells into powder and hypothesized that the purpose was to free up the shells’ calcium in “vomitable” form so that they could pass it to females before mating, to help improve their offspring’s health outcomes.
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[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your energetic nature will grab attention and ignite the interest of someone equally as spontaneous as you. Engage in activities that allow you to show off your talents. A positive change in your romantic life will escalate into an interesting courtship that will take your emotions on a unique journey. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone you meet through a co-worker will pique your imagination. Put your best foot forward and show off a little, and you will be given the opportunity to get to know the person you are interested in better. Let your intellect,
wisdom and affinity for quality take over. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It won’t take much for you to discover someone with exceptional traits to hang out with. The interests you share and the lifestyle similarities you have will make you mirror each other. Once past the initial stages of feeling like you met your soul mate, the magic will begin. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotional issues will creep into any romantic situation you encounter. Don’t let jealousy stop you from making the first move. Being proactive will keep you in the game and allow you to outdo any competition you meet along
the way. It’s your tenacity that will make you stand out. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get in the game. If you want someone to like you, turn on your Leo charm and pursue with a passion. Offering sincere intentions will attract someone who is looking to achieve the same personal goals. Discussing your views on kids and marriage will seal the deal. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You need to get out more. Make a point to sign up for events that interest you, and interact more with the people you share the most in common with. Don’t be fooled by someone who is too agreeable or predictable.
You want a life partner, not a chameleon. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t sit at home waiting for someone to ring your doorbell. If you want to meet someone new and exciting, you’ll have to venture out into the world and participate in activities that you find inviting. Don’t be afraid to share your thoughts and feelings. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Communication and sharing your unique perspective on the way things should be done or the concerns you have and the solutions you can offer will attract more than interest in your intellect. It will draw someone who feels passionate
about you and the changes you want to make. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Listen carefully and answer honestly. If you want to start a relationship with someone, it’s important to share thoughts and personal goals. Avoid anyone offering an indulgent future -- even if it does sound enticing and full of adventure. The wrong partner will lead to unwanted trouble. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just do your own thing and let onlookers approach you. Your dynamic outlook and desire to accomplish will be enough of a draw to ensure you will be honored with someone’s undivided attention and
willingness to stand by your side. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Host an open-house party, and someone you’ve never met before will attend with one of your friends. The instant connection will lead to a friendship that has plenty of potential and loads of chemistry. Flirtatious banter will ensure that you will meet again. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Help others. Join a cause or partner with someone who shares your concerns, and focus on making a difference. Don’t be drawn in by someone offering a cheap thrill or an emotional roller coaster ride. You deserve better, even if it means waiting for the right person to come along.
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