Storytelling with Mike. 10:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. Free. 227-4020. bn.com. Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Ages 1-4. Free. 637-2260. patkutz@liftbridgebooks.com. liftbridgebooks.com.
The Seward House Museum, 33 South St, Auburn 315-252-1283. sewardhouse.org.
[ SAT., JULY 19 ] Children’s Story Time at Barnes & Noble @ RIT: ‘Frozen’. July 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1-2:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 100 Park Point Dr. Free, Registration is preferred. 424-6766. frozenstorytime. eventbrite.com. GGH Kids. Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd . Penfield 11 a.m. Ages 4-12. Different activities each week explore the joy of gardening 377-1982. grossmans.com. Rochester Kids Triathlon. July 19, 8 a.m. Genesee Valley Park, Elmwood Ave. Swim-bike-run event for kids 6 to 17 years. $5$20. 360-3748. rochestertriathletes.com/kidstri. Summer Science Festivals. 12-4 p.m Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. An exciting hands-on exploration of various fields as they investigate what they want to be when they grow up Free w/ museum admission. 271-4320. rmsc.org. [ SUN., JULY 20 ] GGH Kids: Potpourri. July 20, 11 a.m. Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd . Penfield 377-1982. grossmans.com. Parenting Village’s 2nd Annual Summer Bash. July 20, 2-6 p.m. Rothfuss Park, 1648 Five Mile Line Rd . Penfield Parents and children to connect with one another while getting a taste of the many wonderful family related businesses and services our community has to offer 340-8655. Trains at Twilight. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd $8-$10. 533-1113. rochestertrainrides.com/.
[ MON., JULY 21 ] There’s a Riot Going On: the Current of Race Relations Since the 1964 Riots. July 21, 1:30 p.m. Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. 4287135. cityofrochester.gov. Town of Canandaigua History Talks. July 21, 7 p.m. Wood Library, 134 North Main St Canandaigua 4744116. woodlibrary.org.
SPECIAL EVENT | FESTA ITALIANA
Rochester’s Italian American Community Center will host its 14th annual Festa Italiana. The three-day event will feature a variety of musical performances and an opportunity to engage with the area’s rich Italian culture. Featured acts include Joe Scalissi (pictured) presenting “An Evening with Dean Martin,” and Elio Scaccio. Both of the singers will perform each night of the festival, alternating between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. slots. This year’s Festa Italiana also includes “A Night at the Opera” every night at 4:30 p.m., with an extra 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, July 19. Other acts include The Coupe Devilles, 6 Ways to Sunday, MVT, Lap Giraffe, Eastman Folk Group, and JJ Lang Band. Festa Italiana will take place Thursday, July 17, through Saturday, July 19, at the Italian American Community Center (150 Frank DiMino Way). Doors open at 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and at noon on Saturday. Tickets cost $5. Children 16 and younger will be admitted free of charge with an adult. For more information about all of the acts, visit iaccrochester.org. — BY ALEX HERRMANN [ MON., JULY 21 ] Biz Kid$ Business-Education Camp. July 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Norton Village Recreation Center, 350 Waring Rd 428-7135. cityofrochester.gov/bizkids. Solids, Liquids, and Gases: a Scientific Exploration. July 21, 10:30 a.m. Central Library, Children’s Center, 115 South Ave. 428-8304. libraryweb.org.
Lectures [ THU., JULY 17 ] Biennial Artist Series: Lynette K. Stephenson. July 17, 7 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Included w/museum admission. 276-8900. mag.rochester.edu. [ SAT., JULY 19 ] Distinguished Visitor Lecture: Carol Faulkner. July 19, 1 p.m.
Literary Events [ WED., JULY 16 ] July Book Sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m Central Library, 115 South Ave. 428-8181. [ THU., JULY 17 ] Book Discussion. July 17, 7-9 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. FREE. 340-8720. penfieldlibrary.org. [ SAT., JULY 19 ] Does it compute?. July 19, 2:15-4 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon free. 474-4116. booksofmacedonny.com. Saturday Author Salon - Jackie McCullough. July 19, 2 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. [ TUE., JULY 22 ] Macedon History Alive!. July 22, 5 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 474-4115. booksetcofmacedonny.com.
Meetings [ MON., JULY 21 ] Community Forum on Fracking. July 21, 7 p.m. Lifetree Cafe, 1301 Vintage Lane 723-4673. lifetreecafe.com.
Museum Exhibit [ WED., JULY 16 ] Civil War Artifacts on Display. Through July 31. Perinton
Historical Society & Fairport Museum, 18 Perrin St Fairport 223-3989. info@perintonhistoricalsociety.org. perintonhistoricalsociety.org. Fairy Folk Village. Through Sep. 1. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Discover whimsical fairy doors Free w/museum admission. 263-2700. thestrong.org. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum. Through Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sodus Bay Lighthouse, 7606 N. Ontario St Sodus Point $2-$4. 315-483-4936. sodusbaylighthouse.org. [ SUN., JULY 20 ] “Bring Your Own Train”. 11 a.m.4 p.m. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd Road, rail, and trolley vehicles and artifacts; operating model railroad; gallery; gift shop. Bring your own train January-April $3 adults, $2 under 12 533-1113. nymtmuseum.org. Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society Station Museum. July 20, 1-3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society Station Museum, 8 E. High St 2899149. lvrrhs.org/.
Recreation [ WED., JULY 16 ] Kripalu Yoga with Glenn. 6:458:15 p.m. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. $14. 704-2889. tinydancerdeuel@gmail.com. numvmnt.com/signup/kripalu-yoga-with-glenn. Roc Cirque presents Whirly Wendsday. 7 p.m. Highland Park Resevoir. Join the fun at Rochester’s premier spin toy meet up. Hooping, poi, juggling, fire performances, and much more. Live DJ’s are playing during the session to help you stay moving. Extra hoops and poi are available free. (585) 683-5734. Rochester Bicycling Club: Mendon Ponds - Powder Mills. July 16, 6 p.m. 230-8779. Rochesterbicyclingclub.org.
Rochester Bicycling Club: Seneca-Turning Pt. Parks. July 16, 6 p.m. 764-2721. Rochesterbicyclingclub.org. Rochester Networking Golf. Through Aug. 15. The Argyle Grill at Eagle Vale Golf Club, 4344 Nine Mile Point Rd Fairport 746-2576. netgolf@ rochesteralist.com. rochesteralist.com/. [ THU., JULY 17 ] Rochester Bicycling Club: Show & Go Rides. July 17, 6 p.m. 3309593. Rochesterbicyclingclub. org. July 17, 6 p.m. 330-9593. Rochesterbicyclingclub.org. Twilight Tours. 6:30 p.m Mount Hope Cemetery, North Gate, 791 Mt. Hope Ave. These 75-minute tours will include topics covered on the general Sunday tour as well as new material $5. 4613494. fomh.org. Walking Tours of Joseph Avenue. July 17, 4 p.m. Lincoln Branch Library, 851 Joseph Ave 4287135. cityofrochester.gov. [ SAT., JULY 19 ] 9th Annual Far Tire Mountain Bike Festival and 2nd Annual Cycle for Serenity. July 19, 12-8:30 p.m. Dryer Road Park, Dryer Rd. 7420140. victorny.org. All About Bats. July 19, 7 p.m. Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvold Rd 315-947-6143. snc@co.cayuga.ny.us. cayugacounty.us. Flavors of Rochester. 10 a.m.noon. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. Outside the MArket Office. 428-6907. cityofrochester.gov/publicmarket. Kids Run Wild Series: Shoreline 5K & Half Marathon. July 19, 8 a.m. Fleet Feet Hamlin Beach State Park. $10. 697-3338. fleetfeetrochester.com. Reels & Heels. July 19, 6-9 p.m. Orivs - Rochester, 3349 Monroe Ave Come socialize with the other ladies who love to fly fish locally Free, RSVP. 586-3956. orvis. com/rochester. continues on page 24
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