Literary Events Global Economy. University of Rochester-Rush Rhees Library, Library Rd. Bozenna Sobolewska 276-1952, bozenna.sobolewska@ rochester.edu. 7:30 p.m. Free, RSVP. Dr. Randall Stone, Director of the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies and Professor of Political Science, University of Rochester. Poetry Reading: Spoken Word Poetry Slam & Open Mic. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 2714930. Signups begin at 6:45 p.m..Event starts at 8 p.m. Free. 389 Gregory St. [ Wednesday, March 23 ] 2000 Word Club. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 5866020. 7 p.m. Free. Book Discussion: Hannah Tinti at Penfield Public Library. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 340-8720, penfieldlibrary.org. 7 p.m. Free. Book Group: Titles Over Tea. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020, barnesandnoble.com. 7 p.m. Free. Please call store to confirm events. Book Reading: An Afternoon with Hannah Tinti: Reading and Q&A. Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. 389-2614. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Book Reading: An Evening with Hannah Tinti: Reading and Q&A. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. 340-8720, penfieldlibrary.org. 7-9:30 p.m. Free, registration required.
Recreation [ Wednesday, March 16 ] St. Helena Valley: East Trek. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3625. 10 a.m. Free. Meet at junction of Oak and River Roads. Bring lunch. 3.5 hours, 2.5 miles. [ Wednesday, March 16Thursday, March 17 ] Indoor Fitness Rowing. Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center, 2800 Clover St., Pittsford. info@ geneseerowingclub.com. Tue & Thu: 5:45-7:15 p.m., Wed: 9:3011 a.m. $20 drop in. A mandatory, one-time introductory class for new rowers is required and will be held on 3/1, 3/5, 3/29-31 & 4/2. [ Friday, March 18 ] Kayak Intro 4. Thomas Pool, 800 Five Mile Line Rd, Webster. 3283960, geneseewaterways.org. 6-8 p.m. $85, register. Ages 10+. [ Saturday, March 19 ] 17th Annual Mental Health Association Skyway Open. Eastview Mall, 7979 PittsfordVictor Rd, Victor. 325-3145 x111, cstenzel@mharochester.org. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $40 per 4 person group ($10/person), register. Play for prizes, enjoy family activities. Full Moon Waterfalls Walk. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3625. 6 p.m. Free. Meet at Inspiration Point, bring flashlight. 3 hours, 2 miles. GVHC Horizons Hill Hike. Crescent Trail Garnsey Rd. Lot. Jon K. 323-1911. 11 a.m. Free. Hillystrenuous 6 mile hike. Indoor Fitness Rowing. Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center, 2800
[ Tuesday, March 22Thursday, March 24 ] Indoor Fitness Rowing. Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center, 2800 Clover St., Pittsford. info@ geneseerowingclub.com. Tue & Thu: 5:45-7:15 p.m., Wed: 9:3011 a.m. $20 drop in. A mandatory, one-time introductory class for new rowers is required and will be held on 3/1, 3/5, 3/29-31 & 4/2.
Special Events ART/LECTURE | “Persepolis: Culture Carved on Stone”
It makes far more sense to celebrate the New Year in the springtime than in the dead of winter, as we do. Nothing about the cold and the dark of January makes me feel fresh; I’d rather greet the New Year, blossoms, buds, and running streams all at once. Pretend that we’re as logical as Persian cultures — they celebrate the New Year with Nowruz, held on the spring equinox — by attending a special event this Saturday, March 19, at the Memorial Art Gallery (500 University Ave.). In addition to an educational slide and video presentation about Nowruz given by Shahin Monshipour, cultural anthropologist and director of the International Culture & Arts Network, you can hear docent Kitty Jospé speak about an ancient “Tribute Bearer” sculpture from the ruins at Persepolis, listen to a presentation on the vernal equinox by astronomer Steve Fentress, and enjoy live traditional music of Iran, Turkey, and Central Asia. At 4 p.m., join a reception featuring Persian tea and sweets, and a “Haftseen” table of artifacts related to the New Year. The event runs 1:30-5 p.m., is free, and includes museum admission. The Creative Workshop will also hold its spring open house 11 a.m.-4 pm that day, which is free and open to the public. For more information and a complete schedule of events, call 276-8900 or visit mag.rochester.edu. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Clover St., Pittsford. info@ geneseerowingclub.com. 7-8:30 a.m. $20 drop in. A mandatory, one-time introductory class for new rowers is required and will be held on 3/1, 3/5, 3/29-31 & 4/2. Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking. Monroe Community College Pool, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. 704-2372, kayak-adventures. org. 1-4 p.m. $75 adults, $55 students. All essentials covered, including the Eskimo Roll. Kayak Pool Practice. Thomas Pool, 800 Five Mile Line Rd, Webster. 328-3960, geneseewaterways.org. 1-3 p.m. Call for details. Rochester Birding Association: Lakeshore Marshes East Wildlife Management Area. Meet in Webster Plaza at Rte 404 and Hard Rd. near Starbucks. Kinsley 872-7334, Wes 315331-0316. 7:30 a.m. Free. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios are helpful. Search for Hidden Creatures. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3625. 10 a.m. Free. Meet at Perry Entrance Gate, may car pool. Bring lunch. 3 hours, 2 miles. Signs of Spring. Sterling Nature Center, Off 104 East, Sterling. 315-947-6143, snc@co.cayuga. ny.us. 1 p.m. Free, register. Winter Tour of Mount Hope Cemetery. Mount Hope Cemetery, 791 Mount Hope Ave. 461-3494,
fomh.org. 1 p.m. $5, free to Friends of Mount Hope. [ Sunday, March 20 ] 8th Annual Gabe Dalmath Memorial Walk For Camp Northpoint. Greece Ridge Mall, 271 Greece Ridge Center Dr. rochesterymca.org/northwest. 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk. Pledge or raise funds. Equinox Signs of Spring Walk. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3625. 10 a.m. Free. Meet at Mount Morris Entrance Gate, may car pool. 3 hours, 2 miles. GVHC Victor Rail Trails Hike. Behind Fishers Fire Hall, 7853 Main St. Larry N. 265-9221. 1 p.m. Free. Easy 4-5 mile hike. Indoor Ed-venture: Overwintering Mushrooms. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 4933625. 2:30 p.m. Free. Meet in the Conference Room at the Visitor Center. 2 hours. [ Tuesday, March 22 ] Hill/Speed Workouts. Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Ave. 6973338, fleetfeetrochester.com. 6 p.m. Free. Kayak Intro 2. Thomas Pool, 800 Five Mile Line Rd, Webster. 3283960, geneseewaterways.org. 5:30-7 p.m. $85, register. Kayak Intro 3. Thomas Pool, 800 Five Mile Line Rd, Webster. 3283960, geneseewaterways.org. 7-8:30 p.m. $85, register.
[ Wednesday, March 16 ] “Quilts and Travel Memories” presentation by Peggy Roll. Morgan-Manning House, 151 Main St, Brockport. 637-3645, brockportny.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. Cobblestone School Information Session. Cobblestone School, 10 Prince St. 271-4548, cobblestone. org. 6-7 p.m. Free. Supervised enrichment activities/free play is available during this time for visiting children, ages 3-1/2 to 12. GardenScape 2011: A Taste of Spring. Fair and Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd. 4424430, epilepsyuny.org. 5:30-8 p.m. $50. Special preview party for flower and garden show; includes hors d’oeuvres, beverage tastings, and dessert buffet. All proceeds benefit the Epilepsy Foundation. Highland Park Winter Farmers Market. 249 Highland Ave. highlandparkfarmers@gmail. com. 4-7 p.m. Free. Fresh, local, sustainable and organic produce, meats, honey, jams, jellies and more! Movie Night. The Living Room Cafe, 1118 Monroe Ave. 4130833. 8 p.m. Free. RAPIER SLICES Open Mic. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 802-4660. 7:30-11 p.m. $3-5. 18+ with proper ID. Rochester Board of Education: Health Forum. Central Office Building, Floor 3 Conference Room, 131 West Broad St. 2628525. 6-8:30 p.m. Free, register. The committee would like to discuss options with parents and community members for addressing this critical issue of the increase in the incidence of HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases among young people in our community. Screening: “Silence.” Dryden Theatre, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.org. 8 p.m. $6-8. Women’s History Month Screening: “Lioness.” Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 2850400, thelittle.org. 7 p.m. $5. [ Thursday, March 17 ] Candidate Forum on Disability Issues. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. childerbrant@cdrnys.org. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Invited candidates: Bill Johnson, Ann Lewis, Tom Richards, Alex White. Facility is wheelchair accessible. FM Loop and sign language interpreters will be provided. Community Labyrinth Walk w/ Reiki, Chair Massage & Music. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. 469-4818, droller@ rochester.rr.com. 7-9 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Film: “In Love We Trust.” Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University
Ave. 563-2145, thebaobab.org. 7 p.m. Free, register. Herstory: Inspiration and Film: “Iron Jawed Angels.” University of Rochester-Wilson Commons, Wilson Blvd. 275-8799, rochester. edu/SBA. 7:30 p.m. Free. Screenings in Gowen Room. Informational Session: Foster Parenting. Quest Elementary School, 225 West Ave., Hilton. 334-9096, monroefostercare.org. 7 p.m. Free. 21+. Screening: “I’m Not Rappaport.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $6-8. St. Patrick’s Day Event. Jack’s Ryan, 825 Atlantic Ave. 2889037. Open 8 a.m.-close. Call for pricing. Specials all day plus dinner and bagpipers. TC Riley’s 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day. TC Riley’s, 200 Park Point Dr. 272-9777, facebook.com/tcrileys. 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Free admission. Irish food specials, Guinness specials, Bud Light specials, and more all night long!! Tapas at the MAG. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 2768900, mag.rochester.edu. 5-8 p.m. $4. Live music, wine & beer for purchase, tapas. Tilt-A-Whirl Drag Shows with Pandora Boxx & Megan Carter. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. tiltrochester.com. Two nightly shows: 11:15 p.m. $ 12:30 a.m. $3-12. DJ & dancing. [ Thursday, March 17Sunday, March 20 ] Gardenscape. Fair and Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd. 265-9018, rochesterflowershow. com. Thu-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $10-12. [ Friday, March 18 ] Catholic Family Center’s 2011 St. Patricks Charity Gala. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St. 262-7172, cfcrochester.org. 6:30 p.m.midnight. $175, register. Movie Night. The Living Room Cafe, 1118 Monroe Ave. 4130833. 8 p.m. Free. Roberts Wesleyan College Preview Day. Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr. 5946400, roberts.edu/visits. 8 a.m. registration. Free. Rochester Professional Consultants Network Business Forum. Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St, Pittsford. rochesterconsultants.org. 8-9:30 p.m. Free. Screening: “Four Lions.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. Fri 8 p.m. Sun 4 p.m. $6-8. What a Drag with Samantha Vega, Kyla Minx & Pauly. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. tiltrochester.com. Two shows nightly: 11:15 p.m. & 12:30 a.m. $4-12. Wine Tastings. Wine Sense, 749 Park Ave. 271-0590. 5-7 p.m. Free. [ Saturday, March 19 ] 2011 EWGA Kick-Off Brunch. Midvale Country Club, 2387 Baird Rd. 1-800-8719012 ext .227373, events@ ewgarochesterny.com. 10 a.m.noon. $25, registration required.
90’s Laser Show. RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 9:30 p.m. $9-10. Be Free Wellness Event. Bamba Bistro, 282 Alexander St. realsustenance.com. 6-8 p.m. Free. Samples and giveaways from Eco Bella Bakery, Donna Marie’s bakery, Hedonist Chocolates, and Simply Crepes. Community Garage Sale. 1400 N. WInton Rd. (former American Cancer). Ursula Arnold, 377-5263. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Huge selection of office furniture and household furniture and items including bedrooms sets, appliances, desks, file cabinets and much more! Deedee Dubois’ Wild College Party. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. tiltrochester.com. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 21+ Free til 11 p.m., 2 for 1 admission with college ID. 18+ welcome. Call for info. Twister hot body contest, cash prizes, DJ Jon Herbert, drag performances. Erotic Nights 2011 Series. Equal Grounds Coffee House, 750 South Ave. 242-7840. 8 p.m. $5 donation, reserve your table. Adult only multi-art show. Fawn Ray Designs Presents “Thaw & Flourish,” Thread’s 4 Year Anniversary Party. Thread, 654 South Ave. 232-7110, shopatthread.com. 7-9 p.m. Free. Fawn Ray Designs jewelry launch & fashion show. Gibbs & Main FUNdraiser Interactive Concert, Silent Auction, Instrument Petting Zoo. Cobb’s Hill Park, Lake Riley Lodge, 100 Norris Dr. gibbsandmain.com. 3 p.m. $20 ($40 max. per family). Benefiting Kidsemble. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester Preview Sessions for Potential Tutors. 473-3030, literacyrochester. org. 10 a.m. Free. March Madness: Mad about Olive Oil. Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd, Fairport. 223-4210, casalarga.com. 12-4 p.m. F. Oliver’s Oils and Vinegars offers samples of their hand crafted and imported products from around the world. Palmyra Pirate Ball. Palmyra Veterans of Foreign Wars, 4306 State Rte. 31, Palmyra. palmyrany.com. Hours TBA. $25 advance, $30 at the door. Dinner, dance, fundraiser, raffle. Rochester Amateur Radio Association: FCC Exams for Ham Radio Licences. RIT campus, Building 9 Room 3139 (Park in lot J). 289-3801, ken@w2krh. com. Registration 10 a.m., testing 10:15 a.m. Free. Rowing for a Reason Fundraiser Gala. AAUW at the Perkins Mansion, 494 East Ave. 215850-8101, greenbaume@gmail. com, urow.org. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60/single, $100/pair. To support Upstate Recovery on Water and Cross Currents Minority Rowing for scholarships for minority and cancer survivor rowers. Heavy hors d’hoeuvres, wine tastings, live music, art gallery, wellness room; silent auction and 50/50 Raffle. Saturday Evening Telescope Viewing. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. Dark until 10 p.m. Free. Weather permitting; call ahead. continues on page 30
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