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Rochester Museum and Arts Meetup: Michael T. Keene author of “Mad House.” May 7, 6:45 p.m. RIT Barnes & Noble, 100 Park Point $5. 585-4246777. bn.com.
[ TUE., MAY 7 ] R-SPEC meeting. first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. Barnes and Noble, Pittsford Plaza Writers of speculative fiction meet once a month to discuss craft Free. 585 278 7501. r-spec.org. Spring Book Sale. May 7-11. Webster Library, 980 Ridge Rd Members only (memberships $8 at door) Tue May 7 5-8:30 p.m. Public sale hours WedThu 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Special sale on Friday, and Saturday shoppers can fill a bag of books for $3 or buy one book get one book free Free admission 872-7075. websterlibrary.org.
Literary Events [ WED., MAY 1 ] The Art of Fact Award: Cheryl Strayed.. May 1, 7:30 p.m. Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. Free 395-2451. brockport.edu/wforum. Pure Kona Poetry Readings. 7 p.m. Acanthus Café, 337 East Ave. Local poets gather to read their latest works Free. 3195999. acanthuscafe.com. [ THU., MAY 2 ] Book Thieves: Young Professionals Book Club Meetings. May 2. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave Group meets at 6:30 p.m. to eat and mingle, discussion follows 7-9 p.m. Apr-Jun: “Devil’s Highway” or “Swamplandia” meetings May 2, Jun 6. Jul-Sep: “Great Gatsby” meetinsg Aug 1, Sep 5. Oct-Dec “The Book Thief” meetings Nov 7, Dec 5 473-2590 x105. facebook.com/book.thieves. Books Sandwiched-In: “Ghostbread” by Sonja Livingston. May 2, 12:10 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Sandwiches are welcome; coffee and tea are available brightonlibrary.org. [ FRI., MAY 3 ] First Fridays/Wide Open Mic. first Friday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave Rochester’s longest running open mic welcomes poets, performers, and writers of all kinds. wab.org. The Friends of the Pittsford Library Spring 2013 Book Sale. May 3-5. Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St. riday May 3rd 5pm 8:30pm (Members Only - You Can Join At The Door!) Saturday
SPECIAL EVENT | CITY NEWSPAPER’S BEST BUSKER CONTEST
The Best Busker Contest on Thursday, May 2, marks its fourth year of fantastic street festival fun. Join City Newspaper and a horde of talented local musicians as they play on the sidewalks of the East End between Chestnut and Alexander streets, competing for votes (guitar picks) from passers-by, and the chance to win prizes from Bernunzio Uptown Music. You, the viewer, will be surrounded by all manner of acoustic tunes, and have access to ridiculous deals from neighborhood merchants on food, drink, goods, and services. Participation is entirely free — just head down to the East End and visit City’s booth for your five guitar picks (that’s how you cast your vote), a map to the buskers, and a list of merchant deals and locations. Merchant offers will run 5-9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and musicians will play 6-8 p.m. For previews of merchant deals, participating musicians, more information, and updates, visit rochestercitynewspaper.com and follow us on Twitter @roccitynews. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY May 4th 10am - 5pm (Open to the Public) Sunday May 5th 10am - 4pm (Everything is Half Price) Closed for an hour, 5pm 6pm Fill a Bag for $3. 248-6275.
[ SAT., MAY 4 ] The Quest(ion) of Self-Publishing with Nina Alvarez. May 4, 2 p.m. Central Library of Rochester, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115
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SPECIAL EVENT | BROWNCROFT GARAGE SALE
If you love the hunt for new-to-you treasures as much as acquiring them, check out the Browncroft Garage Sale. This biennial event boasts 200 garage sales in a square mile, at the rate of about one out of every three houses. Bike over to the Browncroft neighborhood or park your car and walk to dozens of sales amid lilacs, forsythia, and springtime air. The event takes place Saturday-Sunday, May 4-5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, but several sales will open Friday night. The neighborhood is on the city’s east side, just west of the I-590 Browncroft and Blossom exits and east of Winton Road. Signs and balloons will guide visitors to the area and individual houses hosting sales. You can even preview what is for sale before you head out at browncroftna.org, where participants have posted lists of sale items. Shoppers may print out a map of the 17 streets with address numbers for each participating home. More information is also available at the event’s Facebook page: facebook.com/browncroftna and you can get updates on Twitter @browncroftna. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY South Ave Free, register. 4288375. libraryweb.org. [ MON., MAY 6 ] Moving Beyond Racism Reading Group. May 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Pittsford Plaza, 3349 Monroe Ave. “Inheriting the Trade” by Thomas DeWolf. Everyone is welcome whether or not you have read the book. Join us for a safe, stimulating
Museum Exhibit [ WED., MAY 1 ] “Rochester Baseball: From Mumford’s Meadow to Frontier Field.”. Through June 14. Lower Link Gallery, Central Library, 115 South Ave. 4288053. libraryweb.org. [ SUN., MAY 5 ] The Pride & Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience. May 5-June 14. Central Library, 115 South Ave. Through June 14. Reception May 5 2-4 p.m. Exhibit tells the story of how black baseball players from the late 19th century onward persevered through discrimination to excel at the sport they loved. For more events visit site 585-4288150. www3.libraryweb.org/ pridepassion/home.aspx.
Recreation [ WED., MAY 1 ] Birding Site: Washington Grove. May 1, 8-11 a.m. Cobbs Hill Park, 100 Norris Drive Meet in the main Reservoir loop off Highland Avenue. Bring your eyes and ears. Binoculars