Does RCSD need a superintendent or a foot soldier? EDUCATION, PAGE 6
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The mayor’s ad campaign (News, November 18) is nothing new. Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks has touted herself for years on the premise of promoting the county. What party doesn’t do this? The deeper problem is that the Democratic Party fell apart under Joe Morelle, David Gantt, Louise Slaughter, and Bob Duffy. They failed to build a war chest for the party. They left the local party in a mess, with failure to lead and failure to build the party; it became a Democratic Party of every man or woman for his or her self. You have to hand it to the Republicans; they keep their members in line. They build the war chest and always stand with one another. They endorse one another and fund one another. Mayor Lovely Warren is following the trend of “me first,” and what can the party really do for me? Maybe she will flip and become a Republican. It has happened before. DAN FINNERTY
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I used to agree with folks like Joe Struble (Feedback, November 18), who says he prefers to take out-of-town guests to Wegmans. A richly magnetic alternative is the Rochester Public Market! Its blend of old-world charm and authenticity has the added benefit of
being uniquely Rochester. IVAN RAMOS
Applause for breast-cancer cover
I would like to congratulate City Newspaper. You presented a cover story (Completing the canvas, November 18)
that was very informative and well-written. Women all over the city were referencing it, because you were not shy about placing the photo of a woman after breastremoval surgery on your cover page. Kudos to you! There were no attempts to cover up her condition. You could identify, as a female, just how much suffering this woman has endured. You featured her attempts at normalcy by having her nipples tattooed on. The nipple tattoo was incredibly real looking and would seem to have made this patient feel “normal” once again, perhaps erasing some of the agony of having had to go through this life-altering surgical procedure. Thank you for dealing with this oft-secretive situation and in such an honest and helpful way. C. CRITICOS
Time to clean house at the school district
We might as well face it: there is no way to fix the RCSD. It is broken beyond repair. We should sack the whole lot of them. While I am loath to entrust the school system to Mayor Warren, I think that it’s time to opt for mayoral control of the schools. The mayor certainly couldn’t do worse than they have. Even she didn’t entrust the education of her child to them. ISTAVAN BATHORY
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GUEST COMMENTARY | BY MARA AHMED
Should France rain flowers? “Once again we’ve seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians. This is an attack not just on Paris, it’s an attack not just on the people of France, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share.” –President Obama, November 13.
I love Paris. I was there last Christmas. The weather was mild spring weather for us Rochesterians. The city was all lit up, festive, alive. On our first day in Paris, my husband and I attended Sunday Mass at Notre Dame de Paris, then joined our kids for dinner at a Lebanese restaurant, owned by an Iranian, where we had delicious makanek and manouche. Every day, the Eiffel Tower would begin to shimmer at dusk, and we’d head to the Christmas market along the Champs-Elysées. There’s nothing like churros and a hot drink on a cold winter night. Children would be ice-skating in a small, makeshift rink with plenty of cheerful music to induce a camel spin or two. Our kids wanted to take a look at the elusive Mona Lisa, so we did that, as well as partake of the ostentatious gold at the Chateau de Versailles. But my favorite place continues to be Montmartre. The SacréCoeur is always magical and the views from the hill stunning. We met some friends at a restaurant and felt perfectly happy and at home. Yet after the Paris attacks on November 13 and the facile discourse in mainstream media, I have to ask myself: Why is Paris the city of love and lights rather than the capital of the brutal French Empire? Why do Parisians represent humanity more than the Lebanese whose lives were extinguished in suicide attacks the day before? Why are French values better than Turkish values? An equally horrible bombing in Ankara, just a month earlier, targeted Turkish lives and values, after all. I am reminded of Rachid Ouaissa’s
perspicuous essay “Frantz Fanon: The Empowerment of the Periphery,” in which he talks about how “the so-called globalization, with its new forms of domination and exploitation under the auspices of the IMF and World Bank as well as the speculative economy, drives masses towards a kind of chronic marginality, promoting the emergence of violent peripheries.” In the same way, and even more dramatically, war transfers chaos and violence from the center, the fortified First World, to Third World hinterlands. It’s nothing new. The Bush doctrine aimed for this kind of transference in clear, concise words: the need to fight them over there, so we don’t have to face them here. Before adopting the mind-numbing language of “us vs. them,” it’s essential to go back to Fanon and his apt analysis that “Europe is literally the creation of the Third World.” Indeed, let’s try and imagine France without Algeria, or the British Empire without India, or Belgium without the Congo, or the United States without genocide and slavery. The Global North exists as it is now because of the Global South and what it is now. Their histories,
Why do Parisians represent humanity more than the Lebanese whose lives were extinguished in suicide attacks the day before?” psychologies, and present-day realities are deeply imbricated and cannot be so easily untangled. Unfortunately, rather than acknowledge, unknot, and begin to resolve some of the complexities of these centuries-old power hierarchies and the damage they continue to inflict, we prefer to bury our heads deeper in the sand and talk in childish binaries of good and evil or the clash of civilizations. Whenever systemic violence, which created and sustains the current world order, spills into the First World, it is continues on page 8 rochestercitynewspaper.com
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Marchers demand climate action
Approximately 400 people turned out for the Rochester People’s Climate Coalition march through downtown Rochester on Sunday, organizers say. The march was meant to show world leaders, who are gathered in Paris to work out a climate treaty, that there is broad support for climate action. Similar marches took place in dozens of cities around the world.
Webster joins Urban-Suburban
The Webster Central School District’s school board voted to participate in the Urban-Suburban Interdistrict Transfer Program. Students from the Rochester City School District will be able to transfer into Webster’s schools and students from Webster can transfer to the city school system, as well. Webster will accept about 30 students in grades 2 to 4 when school starts in the fall of 2016. More than a dozen suburban schools in Monroe County now participate in Urban-Suburban.
Rochester looking for design firm for police reorg
tecture-design firm for the police department reorganization. Presumably, the firm will be involved in establishing precincts in city neighborhoods. Although the department reorganized earlier this year, no new buildings were added. A report is due at some point detailing how many buildings the RPD needs and where.
Warren wants to study expanded use of the port
Also on the city’s Christmas list this year is a study related to the Port of Rochester. Mayor Lovely Warren has submitted legislation for the city to work with the US Army Corps of Engineers to study how to bring more cruise ships to the port.
Silver goes down
A jury found former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver guilty of all seven corruption-related charges he faced. Silver automatically loses his Assembly seat following the conviction, since some of the counts are felonies. Silver allegedly used his position and influence to get a few million dollars’ worth of kickbacks from law firms.
The City of Rochester is looking for an archi-
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The Terrence Building, long a visual landmark on Elmwood Avenue, may be coming down. There’s talk of redeveloping the site for housing, commercial, and a hotel. FILE PHOTO DEVELOPMENT | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN
Old psych center eyed for project A massive redevelopment project may be in the works for the vacant Rochester Psychiatric Center property, 1201 Elmwood Avenue in southeast Rochester. The 16-story Terrence Building, immediately recognizable on Elmwood, has been closed since 1995 and has been the target of vandalism as well as a popular site for urban explorers. The Upper Mount Hope neighborhood group has informed residents of a December 3 public meeting on the potential project. According to the neighborhood group, the limited liability company 293 A Alden Road wants to tear down the old Psychiatric Center to build a
mixed-use development that would include more than 500 residential units, commercial space, recreation, hotel, and surface and enclosed parking. The project would be built on approximately 18 acres in the City of Rochester and about 11 acres in the Town of Brighton. Ramsey Boehner, Brighton’s town planner, says that he’s met with a representative for the project, but that there’s no formal proposal before the town. He says that his meeting was with area developer Ralph DiTucci, and that Morgan Management may be involved in the project, too. “For us, it’s still in the very early stages of this thing,” Boehner says.
DiTucci and Morgan didn’t respond to requests for comment. Dan Hurley, president of the Upper Mount Hope Neighborhood Association, says that he loves the idea of putting the property back on the tax rolls and potentially increasing property values in the area. Boehner says that the building has a lot of asbestos in it, and that’s inhibited redevelopment or demolition. The meeting on the potential project is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, at the Brickstone by St. John's senior living community, 1325 Elmwood Avenue.
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If Slaughter voted against the GOP bill, she probably would’ve been hammered by Republican campaign groups. She may have decided that she could live with the legislation, and that she didn’t want to be the subject of fear-based attacks painting her as soft on national security.
POLITICS | BY JEREMY MOULE
Slaughter’s refugee vote raises questions Alma Omerhodzic arrived in the United States from Bosnia in 1997, and came to Rochester with the help of a local Episcopal church. Omerhodzic, who now lives in Fairport, was a refugee: Serb forces attacked her hometown, imprisoning and later killing her father. “Almost 20 years ago someone was compassionate to me and my family and my life changed because of that,” she says. That’s why Omerhodzic is disappointed that House Representative Louise Slaughter voted in favor of a bill to impose stricter screening requirements on refugees from Iraq and Syria entering the United States. The Syrians are fleeing a bloody and increasingly convoluted civil war, as well as oppression and violence at the hands of ISIS. “What is a more American value than being a safe haven?” Omerhodzic says. She was one of several dozen people who protested last week outside of the Federal Building on State Street, where Slaughter has her district office. Slaughter defends her vote and says that the bill meets domestic security needs while allowing the US to live up to its humanitarian principles. “It was my view that an additional layer of certification would not prohibit refugees from
entering our country or create significant new delays to an already lengthy process that takes 18 to 24 months and has brought in just 2,034 Syrians since 2011,” Slaughter says in a statement. Slaughter also points to her history of supporting refugee programs, Protestors outside Louise Slaughter's office last week. including efforts to secure PHOTO BY JEREMY MOULE visas for interpreters who aided the US military in But another factor could have influenced their home countries and faced threats to Slaughter’s vote. their lives. She says that she based her decision Republican Gates Supervisor Mark Assini on information she received from the White is running against Slaughter for her 25th House and from national security leaders District seat; he challenged her in 2014 and during a classified briefing. came extremely close to winning. And Assini But the Obama administration strongly says that the United States should stop taking opposes the legislation, the American SAFE in Syrian refugees in light of the Paris terrorist Act of 2015. attacks, even though none of the attackers “This legislation would introduce were Syrian. unnecessary and impractical requirements If Slaughter voted against the GOP bill, that would unacceptably hamper our efforts she probably would’ve been hammered to assist some of the most vulnerable people by Republican campaign groups. She may in the world, many of whom are victims of have decided that she could live with the terrorism, and would undermine our partners legislation, and that she didn’t want to be the in the Middle East and Europe in addressing subject of fear-based attacks painting her as the Syrian refugee crisis,” says a memo soft on national security. released by the president’s executive office.
Sheriff’s salary debate goes on The commission reviewing the Monroe County sheriff’s salary will make its recommendation to the County Legislature by the end of the month, maybe sooner. The commission convened in haste last month and has met three times in the past two-and-ahalf weeks. The members — four appointed by the Legislature’s GOP majority and three by its Democratic minority — received a packet of research prepared by Lej Republican staff and are debating what to recommend to the Legislature. Without context, the research amounts to a bunch of figures. It shows that the Monroe County sheriff earns more than the Erie, Onondaga, and Albany County sheriffs, but less than the Downstate Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, and Rockland County sheriffs. The numbers also show that the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is smaller than the Suffolk and Erie departments, but larger than the rest. Lej Democrats are suspicious of the commission. They say that it’s perfunctory — a cover-yourbutt way to give Republican Sheriff Patrick O’Flynn another pay raise. Democratic legislators have repeatedly requested that the group interview O’Flynn to discuss his thoughts on his salary, but Republicans have rejected the request. “The information you’ve requested doesn’t make sense,” commission chair Robert Hurlbut said to Democratic Legislator Joe Morelle Jr. “It’s not going to happen.”
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The Rochester school board is laying the groundwork for its superintendent search. Adding to the inherent difficulty of the task is the fact that confidence in the board is low and that the hiring process may be viewed as more of a test of the board’s abilities than the skills of the candidates. Some board members have gone through the superintendent search-and-selection process multiple times. But given the controversy over Superintendent Bolgen Vargas’s departure, a single misstep in this go-around could hurt the process and the candidate, too. Short term, board members have to decide whether to hire an outside firm to help with the search, says board President Van White. On the plus side, White says, the firms know the field of candidates and who’s looking. But sometimes the firms advocate for a pet pool of candidates, he says.
The board should start interviewing in January, White says, with the goal of having a new superintendent ready to start by June 2016. That would give the individual time to become familiar with the district before school starts in the fall. And then there’s the number of available candidates, which is generally considered to be a fairly small pool. Superintendents are in high demand and candidates with experience in medium-to-large urban districts are especially scarce. But those are just the basics. The bigger, long-term challenge is reaching a consensus about the type of candidate the board wants. And that individual will also need the support of a wide range of constituents — teachers and staff, students and parents, union leaders, and business and community leaders — who are often not at all unified about what they want from the district’s leader.
The next superintendent will walk into a
plethora of problems, including the threat of state receivership that looms over a large number of the district’s low-performing schools. Other challenges: improving school climate and implementing a new code of conduct policy; negotiating new contracts with the district’s unions; overseeing the second phase of the $1.2-billion schools modernization project; and dealing with a declining student enrollment due mainly to the growth of charter schools. And then there are the students. Many are engaged and shockingly resilient, but many others suffer from the constraints of poverty and require extra instruction and emotional support. If history is any indication, this is not a job that gets easier or less complex with time. The district’s successes are seemingly small and few, while the criticisms are loud and virtually chronic. Still, President White promises consistency in the transitions from Vargas to Interim Superintendent Daniel Lowengard, and then from Lowengard to the permanent superintendent. And regardless of the “failure pimps” who really don’t want the district to succeed, he says that the board is clear about its priorities and what it’s looking for in the next superintendent. “I would say that we are more educated consumers at this point,” White says. Some of the qualities that the board has sought in past searches are: someone local and familiar with the district; a person of color experienced with urban students; and a visionary. The time the board seems to put collaboration near the top of its list. “I think this board not only knows what it wants, but is more comfortable knowing that we’re a proactive board,” White says. “We want a superintendent who is comfortable knowing that we will be in schools seeing for ourselves, asking questions, and talking with principals.” There’s little interest, he says, in finding a charismatic maverick or upstart to come to the district’s rescue. “I’m not looking for any new visionaries,” board member Willa Powell says. “We’ve done a good job at picking visionaries. We did a poor job of picking superintendents that can implement a plan.” Visionaries come with their own sets of goals, she says, which makes collaboration with the board difficult. “The superintendent we’re looking for will know that this is a strong-willed board, and they’ve accepted that the board already has a vision in place,” Powell says. It will be the new superintendent’s job to implement that vision, she says.
But that’s almost the opposite of what Adam Urbanski, president of the Rochester Teachers Association, says is important. He says that the district needs a freethinker with courage. “Without courage, leadership is impossible,” he says. Leadership is different from mere management. Most superintendents try to do things right. We need a superintendent who will do the right thing. There’s a difference.” As an example, Urbanski cites William Cala, the former longtime superintendent of Fairport schools and former interim superintendent of the Rochester school district. “Bill Cala really cares about children, knows good instruction, and he’s courageous,” Urbanski says. “He follows his conscience versus mandates.” Cala says he’s interested in the position, but White declines to say whether the board is interested in him. White says that the board welcomes all qualified candidates to apply. Vargas, whose leaves the district at the end of the month, says that his advice for the next superintendent is threefold. The district is poor at paying attention to the basics, he says, such as attendance and reading by third grade. Careful monitoring of the district’s resources and how funds are used is another area of concern, he says. “We were paying for health care for people who are no longer here,” Vargas says. “Twelve of them are in the local cemetery.” But his biggest concern is the district’s culture and integrity, which he says is questionable at times. For instance, he’s not convinced that the district could pay for health care for 800 people who shouldn’t get it without others in the organization knowing. He says that a superintendent can only be effective when the priorities of the board and the superintendent are in complete alignment. But even more difficult, he says, is shifting the district’s resources around to address those priorities. Usually that means moving money away from one area to fund something else, he says, which causes conflict between competing interests. It’s that kind of decision-making that’s frequently met with fierce resistance, Vargas says, even sabotage. “Shifting money around is probably the biggest challenge any superintendent of an urban school faces,” he says.
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received with incredible shock and outrage. Why are we not cognizant of similar atrocities happening on a daily basis in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, or Somalia – places that we invade, occupy, drone, and decimate without a second thought? Why is the solution to any act of aggression, the reflexive bombing of civilians on the periphery, usually described in the aggregate as a “war zone” or “ISIS headquarters”? And why is this kind of generic revenge accepted, if not embraced, by all – this mind-blowing logic of bombing Syria as a solution to every problem and then refusing to shelter Syrian refugees fleeing the war? I am Pakistani-American, and I am
unceasingly stunned by the reactions I see on social media, where well-meaning Pakistani citizens ask questions like “What do you expect France to do? Rain flowers?” This detachment of France from its past and present imperial exertions, this divorcement of violence from power and empire, this split between the center and the periphery, is all the more problematic when it’s parroted by the Global South. Yet in a way it makes perfect sense. The Third World too has its centers and peripheries. When a small group of Taliban forced their way into a school and massacred children in the Pakistani city of Peshawar in 2014, the process of mourning this incomprehensible horror became laced with bloodthirsty vengeance. My social media newsfeed was flooded with images of lynched men. “Terror suspects must be hanged within 24 hours,” perfectly nice people declared. A Pakistani woman, holding a toddler in her profile picture, urged the Pakistani army to “kill them all, kill their neighbors, kill their friends, kill anyone who gives them bread, kill anyone who offers them shelter….” She went on for an entire paragraph. In
Pakistan, too, it is okay to sacrifice the indigent, voiceless, faceless people on the periphery, in North Waziristan, in order to ensure safety for the privileged center. And so it is with the killing of young black men in America, whom a militarized police force must “contain” to make life safer/whiter on the right side of the tracks. I recently completed a documentary film about the partition of India in 1947. A few days ago, right after the Paris attacks, I was thinking about the parallels between the partition and what happened in Palestine in 1947-48. One overwhelming similarity was that both events are unquestionably embedded in colonialism. I was reading about the Arab uprising against the Ottoman Empire in 1916, how it was strongly encouraged by the British, but after the war was won, the Arab people were not granted independence. On the contrary, the Sykes-Picot agreement was signed secretly, and the Middle East was divided into British and French spheres of influence. I couldn’t help but think of another, much more recent Arab uprising which was crushed by harsher dictatorships, military interventions, perpetual civil strife, and proxy wars. As Michel Foucault would say, the past is never dead. It continues to haunt us, control us, define us. We must use it to understand our present but most importantly, most urgently, to come up with a better world. Mara Ahmed has lived and been educated in Belgium, Pakistan and the US. An artist and filmmaker, her third documentary “A Thin Wall,” about the Partition of India in 1947, premiered at the Little Theatre in April 2015 and was subsequently screened in Bradford (UK), Seattle, Vancouver, Palo Alto, and Berkeley. She lives in Pittsford with her two children and husband. Mary Anna Towler’s Urban Journal is on break; it’ll return next week.
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.
Rally on Friday to support refugees
The Islamic Center of Rochester and other mosques and interfaith groups will hold a rally to support Muslim refugees and oppose Islamophobia and the anti-refugee backlash. The rally will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, December 4, in front of the Federal Building, 100 State Street. Information: arbawany1@gmail.com.
Harley program to address divestment
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The Harley School will host “Fossil Fuel Divestment” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2. Bob Bechtold, president of Harbec, will present divestment as the most powerful weapon against carbon production and climate change. The event will be held at the Harley School, 1981 Clover Street.
Film portrays a pastor’s changing view on guns
The Little Theatre will show “Armor of Light” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8. The film by Abigail Disney looks at Evangelical pastor Rob Schenck’s evolution on gun ownership, gun rights, and gun violence from a pro-life position. Schenck became an advocate against gun violence despite the feelings of his colleagues and many members of his conservative faith community. The event will be held at the Little, 240 East Avenue. Normal ticket prices apply.
Meet wildlife up close at MuCCC
The Multi-Use Community Cultural Center will present “A Taste of the Wild” with the Wildlife Educators Coalition on Sunday, December 13. The event will showcase an up-close educational and entertaining experience with a variety of different animals such as
a giant tortoise, a talking cockatoo, and a capuchin monkey. The event will also feature a small petting zoo. The shows are at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Avenue. Tickets: adults, $10; children, $5. Information: 259-7112.
Discover the magic of mushrooms Johnson Brothers Food Forest will help you learn everything you ever wanted to know about mushrooms on Saturday, December 5. Brothers Abe and Noah Johnson will take you on a tour of their farm, discuss mushroom inoculation and permaculture, and offer you mushroom tea. The Johnsons cultivate a wide variety of mushrooms such as lion’s mane, oyster, shitake, wine cap, and turkey tail. RSVP to kfarrel@geneseelandtrust.org. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at 2231 Welcher Road, Newark, New York.
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If you need a caffeine boost this winter season, several coffee shops in Rochester break out of the normal coffee box. (Left) The Aztec "Mocha" at Java's adds cinnamon and chilies for a spicy kick. (Middle) The workers at Joe Bean drop a shot of espresso into a half pint of porter for its 'Spro Bomb. PHOTOS BY MARK CHAMBERLIN (Right) Dark Horse Coffee adds an orange slice and cranberry flavoring for a tangy latte. PHOTO BY RYAN WILLIAMSON
Not your average cup of joe
Five coffee drinks that are anything but usual
[ ROUND-UP ] BY NICOLE MILANO
It’s the time of year when energy is hard to come by. Snow flurries and frigid temps make staying in and watching Netflix more tempting than usual. What’s a busy Rochesterian to do? Pick up one of these unique coffee drinks. They’ll jumpstart your brain and keep it buzzing with flavors that give you something to think about. And what’s your go-to drink when you’re looking for something a little special? Tell us in this article’s comment section at rochestercitynewspaper.com.
’Spro Bomb at Joe Bean 1344 UNIVERSITY AVENUE 319-5279; JOEBEANROASTERS.COM $7, OR $5 HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL 5 P.M. – 7 P.M. DAILY
Sometimes when boredom strikes, beautiful things happen. That’s how the ’Spro Bomb – a shot of espresso dropped in a half pint of beer – was born, according to the guys at Joe Bean. Like sake bombs and other such drinks, this one is best when chugged in one straight shot, but its rich and dark flavors make it just fine to sip and savor. Start your night out with one of these. It’s the perfect combination of uppers and downers, and you’ll have the whole bar cheering you on as you drink.
The Shakerato at Press Coffee 480 E. MAIN STREET 764-1284 | NEWYORKPRESSCOFFEE.COM $3.50
There are some mornings when a regular cup of coffee won’t get the job done. You need something a little (or maybe a lot) more powerful. That’s where the Shakerato comes in. Popular in Rome, Press Coffee’s spin on this Italian drink contains a whopping four shots of espresso shaken vigorously with sugar and ice. The shaking creates a thick, refreshing “crema,” or cream on top. Stop in for one of these when a sweet shock to your system trumps your penchant for warm sips.
Cranberry and orange latte at Dark Horse Coffee 247 N. GOODMAN STREET B120 (IN VILLAGE GATE) 730-8035 | DARKHORSECOFFEE.NET $3.85
While most places are serving up peppermint and pumpkin, Dark Horse turns to a more obscure combination of holiday ingredients for this seasonal offering. This sweet and tangy latte is served with a full orange slice on top, which adds a touch of juicy freshness to its bright flavors. Zesty orange and pucker-worthy cranberry are complimented by the creamy lightness of frothed milk. My advice? Add a touch of cinnamon for some extra zing.
Aztec “Mocha” at Java’s 16 GIBBS STREET 232-4820; JAVASCAFE.COM $4.50
Starbucks, step aside – this is not your mama’s mocha. The velvety richness of dark chocolate is expertly cut with the spice
of cinnamon and chilies. Add the bitter caffeine boost of espresso, and you’ve got a drink that wakes up both your brain and your taste buds. Unlike most chocolate drinks, the Aztec Mocha isn’t overly sweet, and it’s therefore perfect to pair with one of Java’s new vegan and flourless pastries.
Canadiano at Starry Nites Café 696 UNIVERSITY AVENUE 271-2630 | STARRYNITESCAFE.COM $2.75
This clever twist on an Americano is a cheeky homage to our friends to the north. The traditional, slightly bitter combination of espresso and hot water is given a sugary boost with a few squeezes of maple syrup. The sappy sweetener is a smooth, sticky alternative to white sugar and gives the drink a little more body. Hard workers with a sweet tooth rejoice – the Canadiano is a quick way to both warm and perk up, while honoring your cravings for sweetness. Pretty great, eh?
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City: Garth Fagan Dance celebrates 45 years in existence this year. Very few modern dance companies withstand that test of time. What have been the most important factors in your company’s successful longevity? Fagan: Hard work, movement
Garth Fagan and his company at a milestone
City: What distinguishes Garth Fagan Dance from other modern dance companies? What makes it unique? Fagan: Movement invention. On my stage you see moves you have never seen before, because I created them with my dancers. Garth Fagan Dance blends the sharpness and precision of ballet, the weight of modern dance, and all the complex rhythms of Afro-Caribbean dance. That’s a rich stew. All over the world people, seem to love that variety. I also use diverse musical styles – from jazz to classical to contemporary to Afro-Caribbean. Also important is that we are people dancing as opposed to dancers portraying people. You don’t see preparations for my jumps. That’s one of my big philosophies – do the step, get the jump, but I don’t want to see the preparation.
[ INTERVIEW] BY CASEY CARLSON
Garth Fagan Dance opens its home season at Nazareth College Arts Center December 2 with performances that include new work by both Fagan and his protégé Norwood Pennewell, as well as older pieces from the company’s extensive repertoire. And it’s an important season: This year marks the company’s 45th birthday and Fagan’s 75th. Not many modern dance companies achieve such longevity. Fagan’s company is among an elite few that include Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Twyla Tharp Dance, and Paul Taylor Dance Company. Garth Fagan’s name is recognized by dancers and dance enthusiasts all over the world. And he has received a plethora of awards, including a Tony for his choreography in Disney’s Broadway musical “The Lion King,” the Laurence Olivier Award for the same, and a Bessie Award (the dance equivalent of an Oscar or Tony) for Sustained Achievement. “The Lion King” now has the most successful box office total of any work in any medium in entertainment history. But Fagan still choreographs mainly for Garth Fagan Dance, which has remained, in spite of its overwhelming success, a Rochester-based dance company. Fagan was born and raised in Jamaica, and after moving to New York City in his youth, he studied with iconic dance figures Martha Graham, Jose Limon, Mary Hinkson, and Alvin Ailey. Their influence is still reflected in his unique choreography – a blend that includes elements of modern, Afro-Caribbean, and ballet. These elements are also reflected in the work of Pennewell – PJ – who began choreographing for Fagan in 2010, setting pieces on the company he has danced with since 1978. 10 CITY DECEMBER 2-DECEMBER 8, 2015
invention, and wonderfully trained, intelligent dancers. Our dancers are not just nourished in the studio but attend concerts and plays together; they go to art galleries and poetry readings. When they return to our studio, they are expected to critically discuss what they’ve seen, scoring the performance or show from one to ten and then backing up their opinion. This trains them to see and think analytically.
Pennewell is assistant to Fagan and rehearsal director, teaching both company and master classes. He was a Bessie Award winner in 1988 for his dancing in “Moth Dreams,” which Fagan created for him. And he’s the first person Fagan has ever asked to choreograph for his company. “I’m being groomed for the future, along with Natalie Rogers and William Ferguson,” Pennewell said in a recent interview. “We’re being groomed to carry the company forward in the future.” Rogers is a veteran dancer and director of the Garth Fagan Dance School. Ferguson is artisticadministrative liaison and personal assistant to Fagan and instructor and choreographer at the school. Pennewell’s choreography is bound to the work of his mentor, yet it’s distinctive enough to distinguish itself in its own right. So far, critics and audiences have responded enthusiastically. “I haven’t really scrutinized how I’ve done, because I’ve been enveloped in the work,” Pennewell said, “but I use Garth as my barometer, and he seems pretty confident in me.” His fifth piece, “So You See,” featuring soloist Sade Bully, is on the program for this home season. “It’s really an age-old story,” Pennewell said. “The moral of the piece is that if you persevere, you can overcome obstacles and reach the goals you’ve set for yourself.” Pennewell himself seems to be doing this exceptionally well. And how does he handle the pressure? One day at a time, he says. One day at a time. In a recent interview, Fagan talked about his work and shared his thoughts about the future, for himself and the company.? An edited version follows.
City: You were the sole choreographer for the company for more than 40 years. Now you have Norwood Pennewell setting pieces on the company. You have said in the past that you will never retire, but do you foresee your role in the company changing in the future? Fagan: In the future, yes, as PJ, Natalie, and Bill take over more responsibilities. But I’m going to be choreographing on my deathbed. It has not become a burden yet. I am so proud of PJ and this last piece. It is, to my taste, his best. He’s finding his own voice, coming up with fresh new movement ideas. I originally pushed him into choreography, because he was always coming up with unique movements in class. And Natalie may do some choreographing for the company, too. In her classroom she comes up with lots of beautiful sections. And she is an extraordinary teacher. She can quickly spot what a dancer is doing right and wrong. Bill was an extraordinary performer. Now he’s brilliant at working with the kids at the school. Especially the boys.
(Above) Garth Fagan is working closely with rehearsal director PJ Pennewell to prepare for his company's future. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN (Left and right) Archive shots of Garth Fagan Dance members. PHOTOS SUBMITTED
City: In what ways does PJ’s choreography differ from yours? Fagan: His choice of music is always unique and more contemporary than what I would choose. And he has new ways of using space. In his new piece he uses Sade Bully, who is an amazing dancer, and he really pushes and stretches her. Choreographing is so difficult and makes you so vulnerable. I’m glad to see him going about it in a truly creative manner. He’s going to meet obstacles, but he’ll learn how to overcome them. City: Do you have favorites among the
works you have created, or do you love them impartially, like a parent loving his children? Fagan: I love them all, but I especially love “Two Pieces of One: Green.” I love “Passion Distanced.” That’s what got me here. I had to put aside my passions so I could focus on my dance company. I couldn’t always go running off to the scrumptious parties I was invited to; I had to go to rehearsal. That is distancing your passions. “Woza” is another work I love. City: Which seem to be audience favorites?
Fagan: They love “Prelude.” There’s no
story in that piece. You get to see the new dancers. I open half my programs with that. “Oatka Trail” is another audience favorite. This year we’re doing it using women instead of just men. Refreshing. Very 21st century.
City: Can you recall any extra-memorable performances? Fagan: When we performed in Spoleto, Italy, in 1993, it was raining hard and it was an outdoor stage. The audience wouldn’t leave, so we performed in the rain, which is dangerous. But it was an amazing challenge to your brain to figure out how you would land a jump, how you would adjust things. And everyone in the audience just stayed. In the pouring rain. When we performed at Jacob’s Pillow in 1974 and the critic Anna Kisselgoff gave us our first rave review – that was another memorable performance. City: You have earned a plethora of awards. Is
there one of which are you the most proud?
Fagan: I love my Bessie, because that’s
a dance award. The Olivier Award from
London means a lot to me, too. Those are hard to come by.
for something different, something new. I have to recognize it once I see it.
City: Do you ever regret remaining in Rochester and not moving the company to New York City or another large urban center? Fagan: No. I would have made more money and become more famous if I did, but for my creative soul, I love Rochester. The spring, for example, is incredible in Rochester. And the fall.
City: You and PJ both presented new pieces during the Rochester International Fringe Festival that will be included in your upcoming home season at Nazareth College Arts Center. What would you like readers to understand about your piece, “Dance For/With Geoffrey,” which premiered at Lincoln Center Out of Doors this summer? Fagan: I’m very proud of it because it’s a tribute to a friend who was a Renaissance man, a mentor to me and a Caribbean man like myself. And he and his gorgeous, talented wife (the dancer Carmen de Lavallade) were married for 59 years. You could feel their love when you were around them. And we need to celebrate a 59-year marriage – which I do in the carnival section of my piece. That part has some very complex polyrhythms and movements.
City: Guy Thorne, who left Garth Fagan
Dance for several years to form his own company – Futurpointe – is now back with your company. Would you comment on this? Fagan: It’s the return of a son. And now he has his own baby boy. I love seeing Guy on my stage. He’s a class act. City: How are you inspired as a
choreographer? Where does the movement come from? Do intellect and emotion transpose themselves kinesthetically in you? Fagan: I see the movement in my mind. Then my dancers do the moves and show me what’s in my head. I milk it out of them; I squeeze it out of them. I’m looking
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Upcoming [ ROCK ] Grizfolk. Sunday, December 6. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Street. 7 p.m. $9.41-$12. themontagemusichall. com; grizfolk.com. [ JAZZ ]
Doc Severinsen. Friday, January 22, and Saturday, January
23. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs Street. 8 p.m. eastmantheatre.org; docseverinsen.com.
Music
[ METALCORE ]
Asking Alexandria. Friday, March 4. Water Street Music Hall, 204 North Water Street. 6 p.m. $22. waterstreetmusic.com; askingalexandria.com.
Andrew W.K.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 BUG JAR, 219 MONROE AVENUE 9 P.M. | $25 | BUGJAR.COM; ANDREWWK.COM. [ ROCK ] “Party Hard” might be the most genius of all party
anthems. Released in 2001, it swung mightier than, say, Todd Rundgren’s “Bang on the Drum All Day” or even “Rock and Roll All Nite” by Kiss. “Party Hard” felt like a testosteronefueled motor for raging post-grunge males hooked on bungee jumping. The mega-hit was also a launching pad for this nice-guy rocker’s career as a party philosopher: Andrew W.K.’s pontifications on partying are particularly interesting. If such mundane things as reading or petting your dog count as partying, score that a win. Like Violence and Sexy Teenagers open. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR
“A City Sings for the Season” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 SIBLEY BUILDING ATRIUM 3 P.M. | FREE ADMISSION | ROSSINGS.ORG [ CLASSICAL ] Christmas at Sibley’s is a beloved memory
for many Rochesterians. The jam-packed store may be gone, but the building remains, and holiday music goes on forever. They’ll come together Sunday afternoon when the Rochester Oratorio Society presents “A City Sings for the Season” in the Sibley Building Atrium. This contemporary holiday concert includes the ROS, the Hochstein Youth Singers, ROCMusic Collaborative, and the Spiritus Christi Gospel Choir. Admission’s free, but donations of food, clothing, and personal care items will be accepted. — BY DAVID RAYMOND
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Dave Wilson “There Was Never” Zoho Music Media davewilsonmusic.org
The Dyes THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE, 153 LIBERTY POLE WAY 8:30 P.M. | $5 | ABILENEBARANDLOUNGE.COM; FACEBOOK.COM/THEDYES. [ GARAGE ROCK ] With the slop and sleaze of The Cramps, the breakneck thrash and trash, bang and twang of anything Dexter Romweber does, or classic Wanda Jackson, The Dyes is an all-thriller killer diller. Hailing from Chi-town (the home of the late, great Hi-Fi), this trio blends all the good stuff into a classic garage rock refrain. It’s a big guitar rumble. Hell yes. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
Rochester Chamber Orchestra presents “Messiah” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 HOCHSTEIN PERFORMANCE HALL, 50 N. PLYMOUTH AVE. 7 P.M. | $30, SENIORS $20, STUDENTS $10 ROCHESTERCHAMBERORCHESTRA.ORG, AND AT WEGMANS SERVICE COUNTERS [ CLASSICAL ] “Messiah” performances are as
longstanding here as anyplace in the English-speaking world, and one of the outstanding annual Rochester presentations of “Messiah” returns this weekend: the performance by the Rochester Chamber Orchestra, led by RCO Conductor Laureate David Fetler and backed up by the Festival Singers, and the Bach Children’s Chorus of Nazareth College. No singing along – but you can still stand up during the “Hallelujah!” chorus.
— BY DAVID RAYMOND
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
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While it is highly original in terms of the time signature (12/8), it’s not surprising to hear a rendition of George Gershwin’s “Summertime” on saxophonist Dave Wilson’s excellent new album. But I was not expecting to hear an equally imaginative rendition of “Cassidy,” a less likely standard by the Grateful Dead. And perhaps the finest tune on the album, featuring a particularly beautiful soprano solo by Wilson, is a decidedly different version of the Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows.” Clearly, when it comes to repertoire, Wilson is an explorer. Along with him on the journey are Bobby Avey on piano; Tony Marino, bass; and Alex Ritz on drums. If that combination sounds familiar, the trio is used to playing together as sidemen in the Dave Liebman Group and they bring that same simpatico to the table here. Although the three familiar covers mentioned above nicely draw listeners into the CD, at the heart of the album are six challenging tunes by Wilson that leave no doubt about his prowess as a composer and saxophonist. — BY RON NETSKY
& Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 8:30 p.m. $5. Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30-8:30 p.m. [ BLUES ]
Upward Groove. Temple
Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille.com. 10 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
Live from Hochstein: Eastman Horn Choir.
Hochstein School of Music & Dance, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. hochstein. org. 12-1 p.m.
David Gilmore
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“Energies of Change” Evolutionary Music davidgilmore.net
Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6:309:30 p.m. El Rojo Jazz. Ox and Stone, 282 Alexander street. rochester ny. 387-6933. oxandstone.com. Every other Wednesday, 6:3010:30 p.m.
From the first non-traditional chords on David Gilmore’s “Energies of Change,” it’s clear that this is not your runof-the-mill jazz guitar album. Although it’s only his third CD as a leader, Gilmore has worked his distinctive magic in a variety of settings. Since studying with Joe Lovano, he’s recorded with jazz greats like Wayne Shorter, Dave Douglas, and Don Byron and crossed over into the pop world with Me’shell N’Degeocello, Melissa Etheridge, and Mavis Staples. His collaborators here make up a “Who’s Who” of contemporary masters: Marcus Strickland on sax and bass clarinet; Luis Perdomo, piano; Ben Williams, bass; Antonio Sanchez, drums; and Kofo Wanda, talking drum. The fourth tune, on an album full of originals, is “The Seeker,” and Gilmore is clearly that. With other titles like “Dance of Duality,” “Awakening,” and Revelations,” Gilmore seems to be exploring the mysteries of life through his music. And, as strange as it may seem, his wonderfully quirky compositions conjure up that quest. When a phenomenal guitarist like Gilmore is surrounded by exceptional players, the interactions are as inventive as they are spontaneous. And, not surprisingly, great solos abound. — BY RON NETSKY
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Komrads, Drive Me Home, and Marlowe. Bug Jar, 219
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Music
Loose but not sloppy: the garage-rock frenzy of Buffalo Sex Change. PROVIDED PHOTO
Two-man advantage Buffalo Sex Change WITH COLLAPSIBLE ANIMAL AND THE BRANCH DAVIDIANS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 THE BUG JAR, 219 MONROE AVENUE 9 P.M. | $6 | BUGJAR.COM | BUFFALOSEXCHANGE.BANDCAMP.COM [ INTERVIEW ] BY FRANK DE BLASE
Buffalo Sex Change is a sonic tantrum, a Rochester-based twosome that seeks the under-played, under-heard notes and riffs and re-works them into a garage14 CITY DECEMBER 2-8, 2015
rock frenzy. The guitar-and-drums duo’s minimal approach leaves room for maximum energy in the space it leaves open. This is pure, unadulterated, chaotic rock n roll. Emerging from the ashes of Brooklyn’s Crawl Babies, guitarist Phil Pierce and drummer Clayton Eddy reconvened in the Flower City in 2013 to form Buffalo Sex Change. Soon after, the band’s eponymous Dadstache Records LP was here, full of a reverberating, atmospheric throb akin to the Jesus and Mary Chain or BRMC with the sexified swagger of The Cramps. The band is loose in such a way that doesn’t
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come off the least bit sloppy – sleazy, but not sloppy. There’s space in there to let the music really flex and do its thing. To Pierce and Eddy, rock ’n roll is more about the energy, after all, along with a dreamy soundscape and occasional turns to chaos. Too much rehearsed Precision and perfection can ruin this, and Buffalo Sex Change knows it. Pierce and Eddy strolled into City offices for a sit-down to discuss the twopiece advantage and leaving room for noise and chaos. An edited transcript follows. CITY: Was the plan always to be a duo? PIERCE: We moved back to Rochester
and tried to figure what to do with just the two of us. We recorded a lot and tried different stuff, and what we wound up with was the two-piece where we played off of each other. Because we had played together so much, it felt the most natural as opposed to having programmed stuff. It just felt right. Two-piece performances are often more immediate and raw. PIERCE: It also helps with the writing side of
it, because there are certain things you can’t do, or you have an idea that isn’t working. You can weed out stuff more quickly. When you add studio embellishments, do you introduce them live as well? PIERCE: In the recordings we do have
some extra stuff, but we have it low in the mix. It is pretty minimal. When we’re playing together – working out songs together, or playing live, it’s worked out just as a two-piece. Were there any kinks to get out, demons to exorcise? PIERCE: We first played at Skylark, and
it as a little loud. I had two amps. We really didn’t know how to pull it off yet. I was discouraged. I didn’t know if it was working. Then we played in Brooklyn a week or two later and it worked. EDDY: We got lot of positive response, especially from the name. About the name…. PIERCE: We wanted something that
people would remember. It was funny to us. What’s your approach in the studio? PIERCE: We always do the drums and
guitar at the same time. EDDY: That way it has a more live feel.
So if we speed up, we speed up together. It’s not to a click track, which may make it difficult if we want to add more onto it later. How do you write? PIERCE: Sometimes we write separate and
see if it works together, give each other suggestions. We’re pretty open with one another. EDDY: We’ve been playing music together for eight years now. We’re still learning all the time, but we work well together. Are your songs loose enough to improvise or jam on stage? PIERCE: We usually do them how they’re
written, but sometimes they change a little bit. Eddy: Some songs will have a freak-out or a noisy part, and that can last a minute if we wanted it to. There is some variation, but it’s not really jammy.
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Village Rock Cafe, 213 Main St. East Rochester. 5861640. 9 p.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Jim Lane. Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave. Irondequoit. 342-6780. 8 p.m. Free. Meg Williams. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 7 p.m.
[ BLUES ]
Chris Beard. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 5443500. houseofguitars.com. 5 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
FOLK | CLIFF EBERHARDT
[ CLASSICAL ] Viola Duet. Wood Library, 134 North Main St. Canandaigua. 585-394-1381. woodlibrary.org/. 7-8 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
The Joe Santora Trio, Curtis Kendrick, and Emily Kirchoff.
Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free. The Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 3814000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30-8:30 p.m. [ R&B/ SOUL ][ After Funk. Flour City Station, 170 East Ave. flourcitystation. com. $8.
Classical in Context: Handel’s Messiah & Anthem.
In his fifth decade as a folk singer-songwriter, Cliff Eberhardt has hoofed the country and back. With his bluesy growl, honest lyrics, and penchant for melody, surely he’s had nods toward two of his heavy influences: Bruce Springsteen and Shawn Colvin. Like the weathered wood of his acoustic, he’s grown into a wisdom in his rasp. Since being signed to Red House Records in the 1990’s, Eberhardt has released nine albums. His most recent effort has been writing original songs for the Shakespeare classic “The Taming of the Shrew” in Washington, D.C. Louise Mosrie also plays. Cliff Eberhardt performs Saturday, December 5, at Cafe Veritas, 220 South Winton Road. 7:30 p.m. $10-$18. cafeveritas.org; cliffeberhardt.net. — BY TYLER PEARCE [ POP/ROCK ]
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Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 8:30 p.m. $6-$8. The Dyes. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 8:30 p.m. $5.
[ METAL ]
Attila, A Story Inspired, Into the Harbor, and Tides Lay Heavy. Montage Music Hall,
50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 7 p.m. $17-$20.
Motown Experience Hits And Christmas. RAPA, Kodak
Center, 200 W. Ridge Rd. 585-254-0073. kodakcenter. org. 7:30-9 p.m. $28-$48.
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GVOC, PO Box 177. Fairport. 585-223-9006. gvoc.org. 7:30-9 p.m. $12-15; children under 12 free.
Celebrate the Prince of Peace. Browncroft
Community Church, 2530 Browncroft Blvd. 567-9210. houghton.edu/prism. 7:30 p.m. $5-$10.
GVOC Handel’s Messiah in Context. St. John of
Rochester Church, 8 Wickford Way. Fairport. 2239006. gvoc.org. 7:30 p.m.
Madrigalia’s Annual Holiday Concert. The Clover Center
for Arts and Spirituality, 1101 Clover St. 230-2894. madrigalia.org/. 7:30 p.m. $5-$15.
Ossia: Howard Hason Visiting Composer, Jo Kondo. Kilbourn Hall, 26
Gibbs St. 454-2100. esm. rochester.edu. 8 p.m. [ COUNTRY ] HayWire. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m.
[ DJ/ELECTRONIC ] Dj Aphrodite. 45 Euclid, 45 Euclid St. 222-5683. facebook.com/laselvaroc/. 10 p.m. $15-$20. [ JAZZ ]
Advent Lessons and Carols with The Rita Collective.
Atonement Lutheran Church, 1900 Westfall Rd. 585-4421018. atonementrochester. org. 7 p.m. free-will offering. Deborah Branch. Amaya Indian Cuisine, 1900 S. Clinton Ave. 241-3223. amayabarandgrill.com. 6:309:30 p.m.
Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo. Charley
Brown’s, 1675 Penfield Rd. 381-2144. FredCostello.com. 7:30-10 p.m. Matthew Sieber Ford Trio. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St. Paul St. 262-2090. tapas177. com. 4:30 p.m. Free.
The Joe Santora Trio, Curtis Kendrick, and Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s
Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free. [ HIP-HOP/RAP ]
Slap Weh Fridays with Blazin Fiyah. Eclipse Bar & Lounge, 372 Thurston Rd. 235-9409. Call for info. [ REGGAE/JAM ]
Noble Vibes. Sticky Lips
BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 9:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
Holiday Jam: Wilxy & Crump, Continental Drifft, Caribou Effect, and Nick Scheffer. Montage Music
Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 2321520. themontagemusichall. com. 8:30 p.m. $8. Mansfield Avenue Band. Knucklehead Craft Brewing, 426 Ridge Rd. Webster. 585-347-6236. knuckleheadcraftbrewing. com. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Sirsy and Teagan & The Tweeds. Abilene Bar
& Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9 p.m. $10. WAYO Benefit . Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-7140. bugjar.com. 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Christmas Ceilidh Band.
Park Presbyterian Church, 110 Maple Ct. Newark. 315-331-2255. tinyurl.com/ ov6okfy. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5 - $8.
Christmas Ceilidh Band Concert. Park Presbyterian
Church, 110 Maple Ct. Newark. 315-331-2255. christmasceilidh.com. 7:309 p.m.
Cliff Eberhardt and Louise Mosrie. Cafe Veritas at
First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South. cafeveritas.org. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10-$18. Kari Todesco. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. bouldercoffee. info. 8-10 p.m. Sofrito. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St. 232-1333. havanacabanaroc.com. 10 p.m. Call for info.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
[ CLASSICAL ]
Brockport Symphony Orchestra: Sixth Holiday Pops Concert. St. Luke’s
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Brockport, 14 State St. Brockport. 585-402-8126. brockportsymphony.org. 4-5:15 p.m.
Celtic Music Sundays. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille.com. 7 p.m. Free.
Madrigalia’s Annual Holiday Concert. The Clover Center
for Arts and Spirituality, 1101 Clover St. 230-2894. madrigalia.org/. 7:30 p.m. $5-$15. RWC Christmas Gala. Hale Auditorium, Roberts Cultural Life Center, Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr. 594-6008. roberts.edu. 7:30 p.m. $7-$16.
Christmas Ceilidh Band Concert. Parkminster
JAZZ | LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
[ COUNTRY ]
Custom Taylor Band.
Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m. [ VOCALS ]
Mendon Gospel Choir: Carols of Christmas. Park
Ridge Free Methodist Church, 10 Straub Rd. 5206949. mendongospelchoir. org. 6 p.m. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]
Supper Time with DJ Bizmuth. Lovin’ Cup, 300
Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 5-8 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
Danny Ziemann Quartet: Charlie Brown Christmas.
Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, 1344 University Ave. 585319-5279. facebook.com/ JoeBeanRoasters/. 8-11 p.m.
Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo. Charley
Brown’s, 1675 Penfield Rd.
There’s plenty of holiday music to choose from, but it doesn’t get much better than the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. The program includes new arrangements of “Jingle Bells,” “White Christmas,” and “Sleigh Ride,” and the band will be joined by two stellar vocalists: Denzal Sinclaire and Audrey Shakir. Sinclaire is a National Jazz Award recipient and Shakir has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, and Pharoah Sanders. The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis plays Tuesday, December 8, at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs Street. 8 p.m. $25-$95. 454-2100; eastmantheatre.org. — BY RON NETSKY
381-2144. FredCostello.com. 7:30-10 p.m.
Late Night Jazz Jam Session. Michael’s Valley
Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. 3838260. michaelsvalleygrill. com. 11 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
The Joe Santora Trio, Curtis Kendrick, and Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s
Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free. [ METAL ]
Deicide and Season of Suffering. Montage Music
Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 2321520. themontagemusichall. com. 8 p.m. $15-$17.
ROCK | IRON BUTTERFLY
Iron Butterfly brings to mind a question: If, over time, a band replaces all of its musicians, does it remain the same band? The answer is debatable, but I wouldn’t dismiss Iron Butterfly, which does not tour with any original members. Established in 1966, Iron Butterfly reached the stratosphere with “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” a swirling vortex of sound that is considered an essential link between psychedelic rock and heavy metal. The group broke up in 1971 but has metamorphosed into various lineups, including a current version that features 10-year Iron Butterfly veteran Eric Barnett (vocals, guitar). King Buffalo opens. Iron Butterfly performs on Tuesday, December 8, at California Brew Haus, 402 West Ridge Road.7 p.m. $25-$30. ticketfly.com; ironbutterflyband.com. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR [ POP/ROCK ]
The Branch Davidians, Buffalo Sex Change, and Collapsible Animal. Bug Jar,
219 Monroe Ave. 454-7140. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $6. Jokin Steves . Sticky Lips Pit BBQ, 625 Culver Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq. com. 10 p.m.
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Presbyterian Church, 2710 Chili Ave. 585-247-2424. christmasceildih.com. 3-4:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Fandango at the Tango. Tango Cafe, 35 South Washington St. 271-4930. tangocafedance. com. 7:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted.
Mansfield Avenue Band. Towpath Café, 6 N. Main St. Box Factory Bldg. Fairport. 377-0410. towpathcafe.com. 7-10 p.m.
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Compline, Christ Church Schola Cantorum.
Christ Church, 141 East Ave. 585-454-3878. Christchurchrochester. org. 9-9:30 p.m. Donations appreciated.
Greece Community Orchestra: 13th Annual Christmas Concert. Italian-
American Sports Club, 1250 Buffalo Rd. 585-402-8126. greeceperformingarts.org. 4-5:30 p.m. Donations Accepted. Handel’s Messiah. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 334-7120. rochesterchamberorchestra. org. 7-9 p.m. $10-$50. continues on page 18
McKinley James Trio and The Belfast Cowboys.
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Bill Slater Solo Piano (Brunch). Woodcliff Hotel &
Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 3814000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. [ POP/ROCK ]
Benefit Concert with The Demos. Vive Bistro and
Bakery, 130 East Avenue. 585-481-2021. vivebistro. com. 6-9 p.m. $20.
Firestarter, Gunnar Stahl, and the Forever Era. Bug
Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4547140. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $10-$12. Grizfolk. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 2321520. themontagemusichall. com. 7 p.m. $9.40-$12.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Ian Fitzgerald. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. bouldercoffee. info. 8-10 p.m.
You’ll have so much fun, you’ll forget you’re exercising! GROUP AND PRIVATE LESSONS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo. 245-5529. geneseo.edu. 3 p.m.
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[ JAZZ ]
Geneseo Jazz Ensembles. Doty Recital Hall SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo. 245-5529. geneseo.edu. 8 p.m.
Wanda Jackson. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. bopshop.com. 8 p.m. $25-$30.
avant garde to funk bop to big bands
[ POP/ROCK ]
Andrew WK, Like Violence, and Sexy Teenagers. Bug
blues and beyond
Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $25-$27.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Roses & Revolutions.
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:308:30 p.m. [ BLUES ]
Bluesday Tuesday Blues Jam. P.I.’s Lounge, 495 West
Ave. 8 p.m. Call for info. [ CLASSICAL ]
Andrew Bergevin, Faculty Recital. Doty Recital Hall
SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo. 245-5529. geneseo.edu. 7 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
Eastman Presents: Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.
Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 454-2100. eastmantheatre. org. 8 p.m. $25-$95. Mike Allen. Vino Lounge, 7 W Main St. Webster. 8729463. akingofsoul.com/. Shared Genes Solo. Vino Lounge, 7 W Main St. Webster. 872-9463. sharedgenes.com. 6:30 p.m.
CLASSICAL | OSSIA
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OSSIA – Eastman School of Music’s student-led ensemble dedicated to contemporary classical repertoire — is no stranger to interpreting works by living composers. On Friday, OSSIA will present a concert that highlights Japanese composer Jo Kondo, who will be in-residence at Eastman for five days as a Howard Hanson visiting professor. Kondo’s expressive compositional style is punctuated with modernist harmony and intriguing dissonances, yet his direct, concise approach to phrasing and instrumentation brings accessibility to the music. Featured compositions include “wait” for five percussionists and “Surface Depth and Color” as well as the world premiere of a composition Kondo wrote expressly for OSSIA. Opening with another world premiere, “Welcome, Jo” by Eastman Composition Chair Carlos Sanchez-Gutierrez, the program is further bolstered by works from Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir and Danish composer Hans Abrahamsen, both of whom meld the ethereal and visceral to brilliant effect. OSSIA performs on Friday, December 4, at Eastman School of Music’s Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs Street. 8 p.m. Free. esm. rochester.edu. — BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER
[ OPEN MIC ]
Stand Up & Sing Out: Open Mic Competition. Lovin’ Cup,
300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 8-10:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
State Champions and Total Yuppies. Bug Jar, 219
Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $7-$9.
ROCKABILLY | WANDA JACKSON
With her trademark purr and growl, rockabilly legend Wanda Jackson shows no signs of slowing down. With the most excellent Lustre Kings serving as the queen’s backup band, Jackson leans in to belt out classics like “Funnel of Love,” “Fujiyama Mama,” and “Let’s Have a Party” like it was 1959. She recently recorded a sexy-in-the-extreme version of Amy Winehouse’s “I’m No Good” with Jack White. All hail the queen … and dig Chops LaConte on the big bass. Wanda Jackson with The Lustre Kings performs Monday, December 7, at Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. 8 p.m. $25-$30. lovincup.com; wandajackson.com. — BY FRANK DE BLASE rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 19
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[ OPENING ] Cat Clay, 1115 E. Main St., Suite 242. Believe or Behave. Through Dec. 5. Featuring The Knotty Owl, Stitch and Anchor, and Moon Rabbit Press. 414-5643. catclay. com. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. Still Life Draws and Paintings. Through Jan. 12. By Jean Stephens. 271-9070. rochesterunitarian.org. Lumiere Photo, 100 College Ave. Lumiere Showcase: John Chrissos. Through Dec. 31. lumierephoto.com. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. Room with a View. Through Dec. 28. Reception Fri. Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m. Works by artists Kathryn Bevier and Jennifer Apetz. 7042889. numvmnt.com/. Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. Perspectives. Through Dec. 15. GlobeMed Art Gala. 585-461-2222. info@ rochestercontemporary.org. rochestercontemporary.org. VB Brewery, 160 School St #4. Victor. Greater Rochester Plein Air Painters 2015 Group Show. Opening reception Sun. Dec. 6, 12-4 p.m. (585) 902-8166. thevbbrewery.com.; Greater Rochester Plein Air Painters Group Show. Through Dec. 31. Opening Reception Sun. Dec. 6, 12-4 p.m. (585) 902-8166. thevbbrewery.com. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. Reflections on 2015. Through Jan. 1. Watercolors by Pam LoCicero. 585-546-8400. EpiscopalSeniorLife.org. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Road. Large Scale Prints. Through Jan. 3. Photos by Carl Chiarenza. 2887170. artisanworks.net. Axom Gallery, 176 Anderson Ave., 2nd floor. Ramon Santiago: Living with Art. Through Jan. 9. Paintings, mixed media drawings on paper, a serigraph, and a hand colored poster By Santiago. 232-6030. axomgallery.com. Bertha VB Lederer Gallery, Brodie Hall, 1 College Dr. GeoArt of the Mesozic Era. Through Dec. 5. Bronze sculptures by Nelson Maniscalco. 245-5516. geneseo. edu. Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery, 3165 East Ave. Adirondack Memories. Through Dec. 30. Oil paintings by David Shuttleworth. friendlyseniorliving.org. Gallery 96, 604 Pittsford-Victor Road. Partners Anniversary Show. Through Jan. 9. Opening reception Wed. Dec. 4, 6-8:30 p.m. Photos by Gallery partners George Wallace and Paul Zachman, and George and Bonnie Wallace. 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. Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons, University of Rochester, River Campus. Pulp. Through Dec. 6. Paperback books and records to explore the ephemeral consumption of popular culture by Roger Boulay. blogs.rochester. edu/hartnett.
ART | KRAMPUS DOES HUNGERFORD
Sick of St. Nick? Hungerford’s got something a little edgier, focused around Krampus, a character from German folklore who punishes misbehaving children during the Christmas season. Krampus Does Hungerfound is a two-day event that includes a photo booth with a best-caption contest, a Christmas pageant, a “meet and beat” with Krampus, and a chance to make your own Krampus mask. Krampus Does Hungerford takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 4, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. The event is free, but you’re encouraged to take a new, unwrapped toy for the Pirate Toy Fund. The Hungerford is at 1115 East Main Street. More information: facebook.com/ FUNgerford. – BY OLIVIA LOPEZ International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Nutcrackers. Through Dec. 31. Original work by Sam Paonessa. 585-2641440. internationalartacquisitions. com. 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. LUCKY 13 / What’s New with ARENA. Through Dec. 14. 13 artists from Arena Art Group. 2715920. cityofrochester.gov. Lockhart Gallery at SUNY Geneseo, 28 Main St. Diaspora Times Two. Through Dec. 5. Photographic study of Africans living in Guangzhou, China and Chinese living in Accra, Ghana. 245-5813. geneseo.edu. 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. Small Works 2015. Through Dec. 29. 260 national juried small works of art by 148 artists from across the country. 315-4620210. mstreetarts@gmail.com. mainstreetartsgallery.com. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Arts for the People; Rick Hock: Codices. Arts for the People: Carl W. Peters and the Rochester WPA Murals, through Jan 3. Rick Hock: Codices, three codexes of images from books, posters, how-to manuals and the like, through Jan. 21. 276-8900. mag. rochester.edu. Mill Art Center & Gallery, 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls. 2015-16 Members Exhibition. 40 artist members. 582-1830. My Sister’s Gallery at the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. Peaceful Universe. Through Dec. 13. Photography by Jackie Albarella. 585-5468400. EpiscopalSeniorLife.org.
Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. Aspirations: The Endless Journey. Through Nov. 20. Glass sculpture by Eunsuh Choi. 389-2170. naz.edu/art. NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr. Roots Out of a Dry Ground: The Life and Work of Andrew Foster. Through Dec. 18. A biographical exhibit of deaf missionary Andrew Foster. rit. edu.; 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/. Ock Hee’s Gallery, 2 Lehigh St. Winter Harvest. Through Dec. 29. 624-4730. ockheesgallery.com. Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. Holiday Exhibit. Through Jan. 8. Work by over 45 painters, sculptors, and graphic artists in a wide variety of styles and media. 271-5885. oxfordgallery.com. Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery, 71 S. Main St. Canandaigua. Holidays at the Gallery. Through Jan. 9. Miniature paintings, mixed media, drawings, pastels, jewelry, glass, sculptures, ceramics and hand-crafted tree ornaments. 394-0030. prrgallery.com. Phillips Fine Art, Door #9 The Hungerford Building. Print Club of Rochester 84th Member Exhibition. Through Dec. 5. Original fine prints by artists members of the Print Club of Rochester. 585-232-8120. printclubofrochester.org. Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. 25th Annual Members Exhibition. Through Dec. 24. Opening reception Thurs. Dec. 3, 3-9 p.m. Artists Talks Sat. Dec. 5 & 12, 1-5 p.m. 461-2222. info@ rochestercontemporary.org. rochestercontemporary.org. Ross Gallery of the Skalny Welcome Center at St. John Fisher, 3690 East Ave. Of Niagara. Through Dec. 18. Opening reception Tues. Dec. 1, 12:30-2 p.m., 5-7 p.m. New works from Niagara Country artists, on loan from Gerald Mead. 343-0055 x 6490. geneseo.edu.
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Left: Eunsuh Choi with one of her intricate glass sculptures. Right: Choi’s “Housed Barrier VI” is part of a solo show at Nazareth College through December 6. PHOTO PROVIDED
Dreaming inside of the box “Aspirations: The Endless Journey” by Eunsuh Choi THROUGH DECEMBER 6 ARTS CENTER GALLERY, NAZARETH COLLEGE, 4245 EAST AVENUE WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NOON TO 9 P.M.; SUNDAY, NOON TO 5 P.M. FREE | 389-2093 | NAZ.EDU/ART [ REVIEW ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
It’s not every day that you’re invited to hold and even squeeze an expensive glass artwork. This is the first thing that happened when I recently met with Korean-born sculptor Eunsuh Choi to discuss the ideas behind her current work, which is on view at Nazareth College’s Arts Center Gallery. “It looks fragile, but the architecture is very sturdy,” Choi says, as she lifts a small piece from the pedestal and places it in my nervous hands. The piece is much lighter than I anticipated. “You can feel, by pushing it, how strong it is,” she says, and I gently press on the sides of the sculpture. 22 CITY DECEMBER 2-8, 2015
She’s right. The work is made of hundreds of thread-like, clear Borosilicate glass rods, tediously flame-built into a structure made of countless cubes. It’s incredibly delicate and surprisingly strong all at once. “I say it’s like a woman,” Choi says, laughing. About a dozen small- to mediumsized structures fill the gallery space, each a variation on the metaphor Choi has created about the universal struggle of personal ambition. “One of the characteristics that make the human experience such a unique one is that we all share a longing for personal enrichment,” Choi explains in the provided artist statement. “The search for individual fulfillment is a deep-seated pursuit within all of us. No matter how significant or superficial one’s ambition might be, it is the presence of aspiration that beckons us as humans to somehow claim or carve out our own understanding of ourselves within our lifetime.” Each sculpture in the show explores this impulse through the metaphor of the box — symbolizing the physical, psychological, and emotional barriers we face — and
the life within, struggling toward its goals — symbolized by the organic forms of flowering trees and twisting ladders, all reaching toward blown-glass clouds. “The tree becomes a metaphor for the self,” Choi says. “I place the tree inside the box or house, a cage with triangular symmetrical shapes as the object that lives and breathes and has the capability of growing or dying. It represents my struggle inside the box of my existence when, as a foreigner and woman, I come across limitations on the attainment of my dreams. I am in the process of flameworking my way out of the box.” The sturdiness of the seemingly fragile structures is a great metaphor for how the strength of a setback one person experiences can seem surmountable to those on the outside of the cage. And just as our own strengths may surprise us, they can also limit us. It is often the strength of our fears and doubts that holds us back, adding maze-like layers to the existing cultural barriers we face. These barriers manifest as familiar structures: houses, pyramids, or tall and narrow skyscrapers. The boxes are restricting, but the open, airy nature of
the cubes gives the illusion of freedom, though the rods essentially form a cage. In “The Convergence of Barrier II,” innumerable serpentine tree branches each terminate in buds, each pressing flowery faces against the open cubes’ invisible constraints. This creates a sort of cheerleader tension in the viewer: why don’t those blooms just come through the gaps? But life does find a way. Above, a mass of branches pushes at the top of the pyramid, lifting it. In other works, curious tendrils do wend outside of the cubes, as if testing the air. “Housed Barrier VI” is a vision of success. An interior ladder transforms into an exterior, mature tree, with clouds caught in its upper branches. Choi’s choice to work with clear glass for these pieces is also based in metaphor. The near invisible clarity of the material speaks about unforeseen barriers, about intangible dreams being difficult to locate, about losing our path and starting anew. In the triptych of cubes, “Double Conscious,” interior trees bear seeds of more barriers, smaller stacks of boxes carried along the path of growth. The show’s subtitle, “The Endless Journey,” comes into play here. “There’s never only one obstacle or limitation. There are a lot of things we have to break,” Choi says. There is something simply poignant in the fact that the trees (symbolizing people), the ladders that they use to escape, the dreams, and the cages are all made of the same stuff. This points out our capacity to transform cages into tools by force of will and personal alchemy. As a fan of wordplay, I love that the clouds, symbolizing aspirations, are the only blown-glass elements of the work — requiring the maker to literally aspirate to create them. Amazingly, Choi creates these intricate works with no studio assistants, spending hundreds of hours on a single sculpture. The exhibit also includes a video that illustrates her process, and a slideshow of different sculptures, as well as breathtaking wearable sculptural items.
Art Exhibits Schweinfurth Art Center, 205 Genesee St. Quilts=Arts=Quilts. Through Jan. 3. 76 Quilts from 68 artists from around the world. 315-255-1553. mtraudt@schweinfurthartcenter. org. schweinfurtharcenter.org.; Traditions Made Modern: Double Wedding Ring Quilts. Through Jan. 3. Quilts by Victoria Findlay Wolfe. 315-255-1553. mtraudt@ schweinfurthartcenter.org. schweinfurtharcenter.org. The Shoe Factory Art Coop, 250 N. Goodman St. Ongoing Exhibits. 732-0036. shoefactoryarts.com. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Immovable Camera. Through Dec. 11. An exhibition curated by Robert Hirsch, Tom Carpenter, and Kitty Hubbard. 395-2805. brockport.edu/finearts. University Gallery, James R. Booth Hall, RIT, Lomb Memorial Dr. Milton Glaser: Posters from the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Archive. Through Feb. 26. Opening reception Thurs. Dec. 10, 5-6:30 p.m. Graphic design work. 475-2866. jleugs@rit.edu. finweb.rit.edu/gallery. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. Meredith Davenport. Through Dec. 18. Opening reception Fri. Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m. A project based on medical images made at Beth Israel hospital in NYC. 442-8676. vsw.org.; Aesthetic Technologies: Works by Philip Mallory Jones. Through Dec. 18. Moving image works by Philip Mallory Jones. 442-8676. vsw.org.; The Curious Reality of Images. Through Dec. 18. Photos by Rick McKee Hock. 442-8676. vsw.org. Wayne County Council for the Arts, 108 W. Miller St. Newark. Points of View. Through Dec. 22. 2D and 3D works by Bill Finewood. 315-331-4593. waynearts.wordpress.com/.
Call for Artwork [ WED., DECEMBER 2 ] Call for Artists. Ongoing. 461-
4447. spectrumgalleryroc.com. Call for Artists - Holiday Merchandising. 2-10 p.m. Experience Tattooing, Body Piercing and Fine Art Gallery, 506 Long Pond Rd Greece Varies by artist 453-8000. vincent@vincentjtosto.com. vincentjtosto.com/. Call for Artists to Interview for TV. Ongoing. Show: The Art of rctv-15 201-292-7937. team@ foreveraryes.com. Calling All Local Artists. Through Jan. 31, 2016. Lori’s Natural Foods, 900 Jefferson Rd 424-2323. stephanie@ lorisnatural.com. lorisnatural. com. Fast Forward Film Festival Call for Entries. Through Feb. 8, 2016. info@fastforwardroc.org fastforwardroc.org/. Fine Art Retail Consignment Gallery. Ongoing. Experience Tattooing, Body Piercing and Fine Art Gallery, 506 Long Pond Rd Greece Mon-Fri 6-10 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-10 p.m 453-8000. vincent@vincentjtosto.com. vincentjtosto.com. Go Art!. Ongoing. The GeneseeOrleans Regional Arts Council is seeking artists interested in exhibiting their work in four galleries 343-9313. info@goart. org. goart.org. New Works Show 2016. Through Dec. 16. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. 730-7034. brainerysubmissions@gmail. com. Rochesterbrainery.com. New York Filmmakers Quarterly. Ongoing. Films must have been produced within NYS in the past 2 years. No fee. No honorarium. Max length 30 minutes. To be screened at Little Theatre last Wednesdays and Saturdays in January, April, July, and October. Send DVD screener + cover letter with 1 sentence bio and one sentence film description to Karen vanMeenan, Programmer, New York Filmmakers Quarterly, Little Theatre, 240 East Ave., Rochester NY 14604 emergingfilmmakers@yahoo.com.
#2 Free. thehungerford@ thehungerford.com. Krampus Does Hungerford. Dec. 4-5. Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. facebook.com/ fungerford. Open House. First Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m Anderson Arts Building, 250 N. Goodman St. 473-0076. andersonalleyartists.com.
THEATER | “A GILBERT AND SULLIVAN CHRISTMAS CAROL”
The Off-Monroe Players, Rochester’s only theater company specializing in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, are presenting “A Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol,” a re-telling of the holiday classic through song and dance, with book by Gayden Wren and music by Arthur Sullivan. Performances began before Thanksgiving and resume this weekend. Performance times are 8 p.m. on Friday, December 4, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, at Salem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner Street. There’s no admission charge, but reservations are recommended: 232-5570 or offmonroeplayers.org. — BY OLIVIA LOPEZ
Call for Participants [ WED., DECEMBER 2 ] 2016 Sokol High School Literary Awards Contest. Through Jan. 29, 2016. Central Library, 115 South Ave. 428-8350. sokol.ffrpl.org/. 2nd Annual Bronze Collective Theater Festival. Through Jan. 9, 2016. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave 585-748-7727. bronzecollective. webs.com.
Art Events [ WED., DECEMBER 2 ] Art Night With Ken Karnage. 6 p.m. Triumph Tattoo Studio, 127 Railroad St. Bring your art supplies and an open mind Free 270-4772. KenKarnage@gmail.com. triumphtattoostudio.com.
Genesee Valley Calligraphy Guild Gathering. First Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 3349 Monroe Ave. Free 396-2487. gvcalligraphy@gmail. com. gvcalligraphy.org. Irondequoit Art Club Holiday Show and Sale. Through Dec. 6. Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave 336-6062. aholland@libraryweb.org. irondequoitartclub.org. [ THU., DECEMBER 3 ] Tapas with Max at the Gallery. 5-8 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 1/2 price admission. 276-8900. mag. rochester.edu. [ FRI., DECEMBER 4 ] Hungerford Open Studios. First Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. Enter Door
[ SAT., DECEMBER 5 ] Artist at Work: Peggy Martinez. 12-2 p.m. Rochester Central Library Arts Division, 115 South Ave 585-428-8140. libraryweb.org. The Days the Artists Spoke. Dec. 5. Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. 585-461-2222. info@ rochestercontemporary.org. rochestercontemporary.org. Holidays at the Hungerford. 10 a.m.-4 p.m Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. thehungerford.com. Native American Winter Arts Show. 10 a.m. Seneca Art & Culture Center, 7000 County Road 41 Shopping, traditional food, workshops, storytelling, children’s crafts, and a silent auction Workshop $20 and Gallery Fees. ganondagan.org. [ SUN., DECEMBER 6 ] Easel Does It! Painting Party. 11 a.m.-1 p.m Longhorn Steakhouse, 7720 . Victor $18-$36. 888-272-7762. easeldoesit.org.
Comedy [ WED., DECEMBER 2 ] Best Friends Comedy Showcase. 7:30 p.m. A weekly comedy showcase of local Rochester comedians! Sign up the week before on the “Rochester Comedy” Facebook page. Hosted by Vasia Ivanov bouldercoffeeco.com. Open Mic: Comedy. 7:30 p.m. Arrive a little early to sign up Free bouldercoffeeco.com.
[ THU., DECEMBER 3 ] Keith Robertson. 7:30 p.m. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster $15-$25. 671-9080. thecomedyclub.us. [ SUN., DECEMBER 6 ] Open Mic: Comedy. 8 p.m. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. Come a little early to sign up Free. 454-7140. bouldercoffeeco.com. [ MON., DECEMBER 7 ] Monday Night Raw. 10 p.m. Banzai Sushi & Cocktail Bar, 682 South Ave. Open mic comedy, hosted by Uncle Trent. Cash prize Free 4730345. banzairochester.com. banzairochester.com. [ TUE., DECEMBER 8 ] Backdraft II: Laughdraft, a Free Comedy Open MIc. 8 p.m.-midnight. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. Free, donations accepted 9022010. https://facebook.com/ groups/465479543498778/.
Dance Events [ WED., DECEMBER 2 ] Garth Fagan Dance’s 45th Anniversary Celebration. Dec. 2-6. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave $45-$150. 389-2170. garthfagandance.org/. Salsa lessons. 7-8:30 p.m Itacate, 1859 Penfield Rd Penfield Free. 585-586-8454. itacate.net. Lindy Jam: Weekly Swing Dance. 8:45 p.m. Lindy Jam is a weekly swing dance on Wednesday nights, 8:45-11pm, hosted by Groove Juice Swing. Friendly atmosphere. Beautiful ballroom. Free beginner dance lesson at 9pm. No partner or experience necessary. Admission is free if it’s your first time!. $4 (or free if it’s your first time!). lindyjam.com. [ THU., DECEMBER 3 ] Contra Dancing. 8-11 p.m. Covenant United Methodist continues on page 24
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Church, 1124 Culver Rd $2-$9. cdrochester.org. Dance Contest. noon & 1 a.m. Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave 2329030. lux666.com. Live Argentine Tango Music. 9:3011 p.m Tango Cafe, 35 South Washington St With Uptown Groove Trio $5. 271-4930. tangocafedance.com. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. 7 p.m. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. $31$178. 222-5000. ticketmaster. com. [ FRI., DECEMBER 4 ] Friday Night Salsa Party. 9 p.m.1 a.m. Tango Cafe, 35 South Washington St Introductory Lesson @9 p.m., open dancing with DJ Freddy C 10 p.m.-1 a.m $5 admission. 271-4930. tangocafedance.com. Hochstein Winter Dance Gala. 7:30 p.m. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 585-454-4596. hochstein.org/Calendar/StudentPerformances. LivingDance: LivingMusic Fundamentals. 6-8 p.m. Kinections, 718 University Ave. $35, registration required 4735050. kinections.com. Neutral Ground’s Friday Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight. River’s Edge Party House, 31 Paul Rd $8 Donation. pete104@me.com. [ SAT., DECEMBER 5 ] LivingDance: LivingMusic in Depth. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Kinections, 718 University Ave. $45, registration required 4735050. kinections.com. West African Drumming and Dance Classes with Fana Bongoura. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. Saturdays at Baobab, Sundays at DancEncounters, 215 Tremont St $10-$15 per session. 503-679-3372. kerfala. bangoura@gmail.com. [ SUN., DECEMBER 6 ] English Country Dancing. 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Rochester, 175 Allens Creek Rd $8-$9, under 17 free with adult. 442-4681. cdrochester.org/. Israeli Folk Dancing. 6:30-9 p.m. JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. $6, free for members. 4612000. jccrochester.org. [ TUE., DECEMBER 8 ] Guinean Dance Class. 7:15 p.m. Bush Mango Drum & Dance, 34 Elton St. All levels welcome $15 drop in fee 210-2044. colleen@ bushmangodrumdance.org. bushmangodrumdance.org. Line Dance Lessons. 6-8 p.m American Legion Hall, 1707 Penfield Rd $8. joeship1@ yahoo.com.
Film [ MON., DECEMBER 7 ] Never Get Tired: The Bomb The Music Industry! Story. 6:30 p.m. Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave. $10. 271-1785. brownpapertickets.com/ event/2327677.
Kids Events [ WED., DECEMBER 2 ] BRATS-Brilliant Readers Active in Teen Service. First Wednesday 24 CITY DECEMBER 2-8, 2015
HOLIDAY | ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ AND ‘GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER’
Productions of two classics aim to awaken your holiday spirit. Geva Theatre Center is staging its popular “A Christmas Carol” – with a cast of 34, its largest production. Geva’s elaborate set and costumes take you straight back to Dickens’ England. And at the Auditorium Theatre, the award-winning Moscow Ballet brings the “Great Russian Nutcracker” for a single performance this week, with costumes and sets that include life-sized Matryoshka dolls and a troika sleigh. “A Christmas Carol” runs through Sunday, December 27, at Geva Theatre; the performance lasts for two hours, including intermission. Children under 5 are not admitted. For reservations and a full show schedule: gevatheatre.org or call 232-4382. The Moscow Ballet’s performance of “Great Russian Nutcracker” is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 3. Tickets can be bought aThet www.rochester-theater.com or by calling (800) 430-8903. — BY OLIVIA LOPEZ of every month, 7-8:15 p.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Preschool Story Time. 11:30 a.m. Maplewood Community Library, 1111 Dewey Ave. Preschoolers and their caregivers, come enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and movement with children’s librarian Ms. Marcia!. Free. 585-428-8220. margaret.paige@libraryweb.org. maplewoodcommunitylibrary.org. [ THU., DECEMBER 3 ] Story Time. 10:30-11 a.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org 10:30-11 a.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport . 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org 1212:45 p.m. Barnes & Noble at University of Rochester, 1305 Mt. Hope Ave. 275-4012. bksurochester@bncollege.com. urochester.bncollege.com/. [ FRI., DECEMBER 4 ] Anonymous Otaku -Anime Club. Every other Friday, 3:30-5 p.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Girl Scouts Big Night. 5:15 p.m. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St $20-$25, Registration required 585-336-7213. senecaparkzoo.org. TGIF Java with the RochesterMommies. First Friday of every month, 10 a.m. Panara Bread, 1902 Monroe Ave. Come have coffee with the RochesterMommies on the 1st Friday of every month We’re a community of moms in Rochester and surrounding areas. We chat online in a private forum and meet-up regularly at member-driven events around the area. A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping moms find support
and friendship in their local community 442-2060. RochesterMommies.com. Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Ages 1-4. Free. 637-2260. patkutz@liftbridgebooks.com. liftbridgebooks.com. [ SAT., DECEMBER 5 ] Edgerton Train Room Holiday Open House. 11 a.m.-2 p.m Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St Donations accepted 585-428-6769. edgertonmodelrailroadclub.com. Girl Scouts: Junior Animal Habitat Badge and Bird Seed Ornament Making. 10 a.m.noon. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89 . Savannah $7. 315-365-3580. montezuma@audubon.org. audubon.org. Play ‘Frogger’ and Visit Frogs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Free w/ museum admission. rmsc.org. ZooClass: Lovable Lizards. 10:15 a.m. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St $11 - $17. 336-7213. g. senecaparkzoo.org. ZooClass: Animal Opposites. 11:30 p.m. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St $11- $17. 585336-7213. senecaparkzoo.org. ZooClass: Awesome Amphibians. 1 p.m. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St $11 -$17. 336-7213. senecaparkzoo.org. [ MON., DECEMBER 7 ] Teen Writing Group. Every other Monday, 7-8:30 p.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Toddler Time. 10:30-11 a.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Widget the Reading Dog and her Pal Joey. 3-4 p.m. Seymour
[ TUE., DECEMBER 8 ] Babies and Books. 10:30-11:15 a.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org 10:3011:15 a.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Preschool Activity Club. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org 11:3012:30 a.m Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport 6371050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Storytime. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. Free. 227-4020. bn.com. Teen Tuesdays. 2:45-4:15 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. Almost every Tuesday afternoon throughout the school year. Grades 9-12 340-8720 x4020.
Holiday 30th Annual Corn Hill Holiday Home Tour. Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m., 1 & 4 p.m. $25. cornhillholidaytourofhomes.com/. 34th Annual Ornament Sale. Dec. 5-6. St. Louis Church, 60 South Main St . Pittsford 381-6872. stlouischurch.org. 37th Annual Holiday Bazaar. Sat., Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Charles Carroll School 46, 250 Newcastle Rd. 288-8008. lmeyer0427@ gmail.com. 6th Annual Holiday Sale. Sat., Dec. 5, 12-4 p.m. Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse, 70 Lighthouse St 943-2873. geneseelighthouse.org. Annual Christmas Social. Thu., Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Honeoye Falls-Town of Mendon Historical Society., 1 Allen Park Dr 6245655. Annual Holiday Bazaar. Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Geneseo United Methodist Church, 4520 Genesee St. 243-3160. Annual Holiday Sale. Through Dec. 6. More Fire Glass Studio, 80 Rockwood Place 242-0450. morefireglass.com. Annual Holiday Party & Open House. Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m.5 p.m. The Artful Gardener, 727 Mt Hope Ave 585454-2874. artfulgardener@ frontier.com. facebook.com/ TheArtfulGardener. Asbury Holiday Craft Sale. Dec. 5-6. Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave 271-1050. asburyfirst.org. Breakfast with Santa. Sat., Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-noon. Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610 Welch Rd, North Java $5-$7. 4573228. buffaloaudubon.org. Candlelight Christmas 2015. Dec. 4-6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. MorganManning House, 151 Main St., Brockport $3 suggested donation. 585-637-3645. morganmanninghouse.org. Illumination of Love. Sun., Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. Skalny Courtyard at St. John’s Home, 150 Highland Ave 5852711680. Celebrate the Holidays. Dec. 4-5. The Seward House Museum, 33 South St, Auburn $8-$15. 315252-1283. sewardhouse.org.
Christmas at Tinker Nature Park. Dec. 5-6, 12-3 p.m. Tinker Nature Park, 1525 Calkins Rd Food donations accepted 359-7044. https://sites.google. com/site/hansennaturecenter/ calender. Christmas Bazaar. Sat., Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rochester Christian School, 260 Embury Road 585-671-4910. rochesterchristianschool.org. A City Sings for the Season. Sun., Dec. 6, 3 p.m. The Sibley Building, 228 East Main St. $20. 473-2234. rossings.org. An Evening of Remembrance. Thu., Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Unity Church of Greater Rochester, 55 Prince Street 585473-0145. unityrochester.org. The Happiest Music on Earth. Tue., Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Perinton Historical Society & Fairport Museum, 18 Perrin St Fairport 223-3989. info@ perintonhistoricalsociety.org. perintonhistoricalsociety.org. Holiday Art & Craft Sales. Through Dec. 6. Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave 704-5020. aholland@libraryweb. org. irondequoitartclub.org/. Holiday Gala. Fri., Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m. Anderson Arts Building, 250 N. Goodman St.585-3347134andersonalleyartists.com. Holiday Home Tour 2015. Sat., Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. Cora Venishel, 100 Henderson Dr Penfield $4. 585-233-0569. gardentouch@ rochester.rr.com. Holiday Party. Wed., Dec. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Highland Park Conservatory, 180 Reservoir Rd. 244-2900. Holiday Readings. Wed., Dec. 2, 6:15 p.m. Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, River Campus 275-9322. library. rochester.edu. Holiday Service of Remembrance. Sat., Dec. 5, 4-5 p.m. White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Rd. 586-8232. whitehavenmemorialpark.com. Holiday Sip & Shop. Sat., Dec. 5, 12-4 p.m. Deer Run Winery, 3772 West Lake Road . Geneseo 585-346-0850. winery@deerrunwinery.com. deerrunwinery.com. Holidays at the Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. cityofrochester.gov/ holidaysatmarket/. Holly Trolley. Sundays New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd 533-1113. nymtmuseum.org. Illumination of Love. Sun., Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. Skalny Courtyard at St. John’s Home, 150 Highland Ave 5852711680 Illumination of Love. Sun., Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. St. John Nursing Home, 150 Highland Ave $5 donation. stjohnsliving.org/. Jane Austen Holiday Tea. Sun., Dec. 6, noon. Penfield Town Hall, 3100 Atlantic Ave. $10, Registration encouraged. 3408655. penfieldrec.org/. Pop Up Chanukah Shop. Dec. 4-13. 285-2097. jewishpittsford. com/dreidelhouse. Stokoe Farms Christmas Tree Season and Festival. FridaysSundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m Stokoe Farms, 656 South Rd, Scottsville 585-889-0770. stokoefarms.com.
Shop, 45 Main St 585-6372260. liftbridgebooks.com. [ SUN., DECEMBER 6 ] Journaling for Success. 1:30 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 474-4116. booksetcofmacedonny.com. [ TUE., DECEMBER 8 ] Lift Bridge Writers’ Group. 6:30 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Free. 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com.
Museum Exhibit THEATER | YERMA
The University of Rochester’s International Theatre program is presenting Federico Garcia Lorca’s 20th-century Spanish tragedy “Yerma” over the next two weeks. The play, by the important Spanish poet and playwright, focuses on a woman trying to come to terms with her infertility. “Yerma” will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursday, December 3, through Saturday, December 5; 3 p.m. Sunday, December 6; 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, through Friday, December 11; and 6 p.m., Saturday, December 12, Todd Theater, Todd Union Building. Tickets: $8 UR students; $12 UR faculty, staff, alumni, and seniors; $15 general public. Purchases: online at Rochester.edu/theater, by calling 275-4088, or at the theater box office. – BY OLIVIA LOPEZ StoriesROC! Holidays: Best, Worst, & Most Memorable. Sat., Dec. 5, 7-9 p.m. $10. 585-329-9833. storiesroc.wordpress.com. Tabletop Tree Display & Auction. Through Dec. 17. George Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave. Through Dec. 17. Pre-lit trees decorated in various themes available for purchase via silent auction 271-3361. eastman.org. Traveling Cabaret: An Holiday of Song, Dance, and Comedy. Sun., Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Perinton Recreation Center, 1350 Turk Hill Road, Perinton $10, registration required 223-1617. Wintercraft. Sat., Dec. 5, 12-5 p.m. Genesee Center for the Arts and Education, 713 Monroe Ave. 244-1730. rochesterarts.org. Yuletide in the Country. FridaysSundays, 5-8:30 p.m Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd Mumford $23. 2948218. gcv.org. Yuletide Traditions. Through Dec. 8. Perinton Historical Society & Fairport Museum, 18 Perrin St Fairport 223-6934. info@ perintonhistoricalsociety.org. perintonhistoricalsociety.org.
Lectures [ THU., DECEMBER 3 ] The New Irondequoit Library. 7:30-8:45 p.m. St John’s Lutheran Church, 800 East Ridge Rd Presented by Stephanie Squicciarni $1. 585-336-7269. ggw.org/~ihsociety. Science on the Edge: Is Climate Change Real of a Myth. 6:30 p.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Presented by Chiara Borelli $7-$15. 6971942. rmsc.org. Stage Whispers: Hornet’s Nest. 10 a.m. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. 395-2787. brockport.edu. [ SAT., DECEMBER 5 ] Jackie McCullough. 2 p.m. Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon 474-4116. booksetcofmacedonny.com.
[ SUN., DECEMBER 6 ] Let’s Go to Venice with Kathryn HIll. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. Registration required 585-3408720. penfieldlibrary.org. [ TUE., DECEMBER 8 ] African World History Class. 7:30 p.m. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. 563-2145. thebaobab.org.
Literary Events [ THU., DECEMBER 3 ] Eclectic Book Club: The Fifth Child. 7 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com. Poetry Oasis. 12-1 p.m. Central Library, Rundel Memorial Building, 115 South Ave. 585428-8375. libraryweb.org. Pure Kona Open Mic. 7:30-10 p.m The Greenhouse Café, 2271 E. Main St. 270-8603. https://facebook.com/groups/ pure.kona.productions.cheval. morty/. Pure Kona Open Mic Poetry Series. 7-10 p.m. The Greenhouse Café, 2271 E. Main St. 270-8603. ourcoffeeconnection.org. [ FRI., DECEMBER 4 ] 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. [ SAT., DECEMBER 5 ] Author Event with Thomas Campbell, MD. 12-1 p.m. Barnes & Noble at University of Rochester, 1305 Mt. Hope Ave. 585-275-4012. bksurochester@ bncollege.com. urochester. bncollege.com. Local History Authors’ Book Sale and Signing. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wood Library, 134 North Main St Canandaigua woodlibrary. org/adults/. Saturday Author Salon: Nicholas Davis. 2-4 p.m. Lift Bridge Book
[ WED., DECEMBER 2 ] 25th Annual Miniatures and Dollhouse Exhibit. Through Feb. 14, 2016. Glenn H, Curtiss Museum, 8419 Route 54, Hammondsport Through Feb. 14. More then 100 displays from Victorian to farm to modern, and themes like trains, ships, and more glennhcurtissmuseum.org. Frogs: A Chorus of Colors. Through Jan. 10, 2016. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Through Jan. 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. Collecting Shadows: Alvin Langdon Coburn. Ongoing. George Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave. Collecting Shadows: The Legacy of James Card, celebrate Card’s roles as collector, educator, and showman, through photographs, film clips, and his own writings, through Oct. 18. Alvin Langdon Coburn, the complete collection, through Jan. 24 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. [ SUN., DECEMBER 6 ] Our Town In World War II. 1:30-4 p.m Greece Historical Society & Museum, 595 Long Pond Rd. Free. 585-225-7221. greecehistoricalsociety@yahoo. com. greecehistoricalsociety.net. Sunday Trolley Rides. 11 a.m.5 p.m. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd $8 adults, $6 under 12 5331113. nymtmuseum.org.
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Holiday-themed stories by Rochester authors are on tap at “Holidays: Stories of the Best, Worst, and Most Memorable,” from Stories ROC! The group showcases Rochester talent through themed storytelling in front of a live audience. Future themes include “What I Did for Love: Stories of True Love, Loss, and Laughs” on February 6 and “Creating Family: Blending, Adopting, and Finding Kin” on April 9. The holiday event is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, but go at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments. For more details including the location of the event or to submit your work for presentation: storiesroc.wordpress.com or e-mail storiesroc@yahoo.com. — BY OLIVIA LOPEZ
Recreation [ WED., DECEMBER 2 ] Roc Cirque presents Whirly Wendsday. 7 p.m. Join the fun at Rochester’s premier spin toy meet up. Hooping, poi, juggling, fire performances, and much more. Live DJ’s are playing during the session to help you stay moving. Extra hoops and poi are available 683-5734. facebook.com/ WhirlyWednesdays. Yoga. 7, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m. Sanford Street Yoga, 237 Sanford St., Side Entrance, II Floor. This Yoga class lasts 75 minutes. It is appropriate for any level of skills. By holding yoga poses for 1 to 3 minutes, we develop strength and balance $11 for drop in class, $60/month and $160 for 3 months unlimited classes. 4618336. studioartcorporation@ hotmail.com. [ SAT., DECEMBER 5 ] RBA: Conesus Lake Area Field Trip. 8 a.m. rochesterbirding. com. Rochester Bicycling Club. Check our online calendar for this week’s
ride schedule or visit. Rochesterbicyclingclub.org. Saturday Snowshoeing. 1-3 p.m Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave $3-$5, includes snowshoe rental and hot chocolate. 3363035. westirondequoit.org/ HelmerNC. [ SUN., DECEMBER 6 ] Community Yoga Class. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m Yoga Vibe Rochester, 80 Rockwood Place Sliding scale or pay what you can 507-1167. yogavibe585@ gmail.com. yogavibe585.com. RBA: Beginner Trip: Nations Road. 2:30 p.m. rochesterbirding.com. [ TUE., DECEMBER 8 ] Balanced Yoga with Megan. 7:45-8:45 p.m. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave. $12. 7042889. tinydancerdeuel@gmail. com. numvmnt.com/signup/ balanced-yoga-with-megan. Cardio Charleston. 6-7 p.m. Groove Juice Swing, 389 Gregory St. $7. 845-706-2621. cardiocharleston.com. Pacesetters: Fairport Walk. 6:30 p.m. 249-9507. huggersskiclub.org.
[ WED., DECEMBER 2 ] Better Breathers Club. First Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. The Northfield, 4560 Nine Mile Point Rd., Fairport. 377-5350. yourcaremedicalsupply.com. Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St Free. 730-5030. scotlandyardpub.com. Italian American Karaoke. 7:30-11 p.m Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank Dimino Way 594-8882. iaccrochester.org. Reading and Discussion Series. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monroe Community College, 1000 East Henrietta Road 585-2923173. monroecc.edu. Turning Points. 3:30-5 p.m. An information Center for families whose lives have been touched by Incarceration. Join us to share information, resources, and support Free. 328-0856. turningpoints4families@ frontier.com. [ THU., DECEMBER 3 ] Candlelight Night. 6:308:30 p.m Deer Run Winery, 3772 West Lake Road . Geneseo $12. 585.346.0850. winery@deerrunwinery.com. deerrunwinery.com. Geeks Who Drink Trivia. 8-10 p.m ButaPub, 315 Gregory Street 563-6241. evan@butapub. com. butapub.com 8-10 p.m. ButaPub, 315 Gregory Street 563-6241. evan@butapub.com. yelp.com/events/rochester-geekswho-drink-trivia-every-thursdayat-butapub. Lincoln Tours. 1 & 3 p.m. Seward House Historic Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. 315-2521283. sewardhouse.org. Reach Fundraiser. 6-9 p.m. Harro East Ballroom, 155 N. Chestnut St. reachrochester. wix.com/reach. [ FRI., DECEMBER 4 ] Happy Hour Unplugged. 5:307:30 p.m. Wegmans Pittsford, 3195 Monroe Ave $65. 585249-0278. wegmans.com. [ SAT., DECEMBER 5 ] Adoption Event. noon. Pet Adoption Network, 4261 Culver Rd. (585) 338-9175. info@petadoptionnetwork.org. petadoptionnetwork.org. Life Learners Toastmasters Club #4323 Open House. First Saturday
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of every month, 5 p.m. Legacy at Blossom, 100 McAuley Rd. Speaking and leadership club. Every first and third Saturday of the month. Life Learners Toastmasters Club #4323 Open House 5-6:30 p.m. January 18, 2014. Free 585-359-0459. Higherself1875@yahoo.com. Traditional Music, Dance, Poetry, Games, and Fashion of China. 7-8:30 p.m. Monroe Community College, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd monroecctickets.com/. Wine n’ Game Night. 5-7 p.m The Barrel Room, 72 W Main St, Victor 869-5028. facebook.com/ TheBarrelRoom. [ SUN., DECEMBER 6 ] Toy and Collectible Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Village Gate Square, 274 N. Goodman St. 585-442-5700. Universal Worship. 10:30 a.m. Sufi Order of Rochester Center for Sufi Studies, 494 East Ave. Carriage House of AAUW Candle lighting ceremony honoring all the world’s religions together on one altar, promoting the unity of religions ideals. All are welcome No charge. 2480427. hecca@frontiernet.net. sufiorderofrochester.org. [ MON., DECEMBER 7 ] The Battle of Church and State: A Report from the Front Lines. 7-8:30 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 585227-4693. aurochester.org. Thinkin’ & Drinkin’: The Bug Jar’s Trivia Night. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 21+. Prizes: $20 / $10 / $5 bar tabs for the first, second, and third place teams. Doors at 7:30 p.m Free. bugjar.com. [ TUE., DECEMBER 8 ] Balanced Yoga with Megan. 9:30-10:30 a.m La Vie Salon Spa Wellness, 4 Elton St 8 classes for $70.00; Drop in $12.00. 9787813. megan.eisermann@yahoo. com. facebook.com/groups/ BalancedYogaWithMegan. Bereavement Support for Young Adults. Second Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7 p.m. The Center for Compassion and Healing at Lifetime Care offices, 3111 S Winton Rd 214-1304. theo. munson@lifetimecare.org. Free STD Screenings for Women ages 13+. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Trillium Health, 259 Monroe Ave. Free. 545-7200. trilliumhealthny.org. Locally Curated Trivia Night. 8-10 p.m Dicky’s, 791 Meigs St. 730-8310.
THEATER | “¡QUÉ LOCURA!”
“¡Qué Locura!” is a dual-language comedy exploring the lives of Latino families. The simple message of “family first” remains at the core of this thought-provoking piece, which was written and directed by Ricardo Nieves and Harry Roldan, and is presented by the Puerto Rican Festival. The show runs from Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 6, at the Multi-Use Community Cultural Center, 142 Atlantic Avenue. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 online at muccc.org or $15 at the door. More information: (866) 8114111. Warning: this show is for mature audiences only. – BY OLIVIA LOPEZ Top Shelf Book Club. 7-8:30 p.m Stoneyard Bar and Grill, 1 Main St Brockport 637-1050. seymourlibrarywe,org. Tuesday Taco Trivia. 9-11 p.m. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. Lots of giveaways, including hats, t-shirts, drinks, tacos - come alone or come with a team! $1.50 Beef Tacos, $2.50 Chicken Tacos, $2.50 Drafts except Guinness, $3 Bacardi Flavors 232-6000. templebarrochester@gmail.com. templebarandgrille.com.
Sports [ SAT., DECEMBER 5 ] 35h Annual NYS Silver Gloves Boxing Tournament. 1:30 p.m. Wilson Foundation Academy, 200 Genesee Street $10. 7522621.
Theater As You Like It. Fri., Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Fri. Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m $11-$16. 395-2787. fineartstix.brockport.edu. A Christmas Carol. Through Dec. 27. Geva Theatre Center, 75
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Woodbury Blvd Through Dec. 27. Opening night Wed. Dec. 2, 7 p.m., Sat. Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Sun. Dec. 6, 12 & 4:30 p.m., Wed. and Thurs. Dec. 9 & 10, 7 p.m., Fri. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Dec. 12, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun. Dec. 13, 12 & 4:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. Dec. 15-17, 7 p.m., Fri. Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Dec. 19, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun, Dec. 20, 12 & 4:30 p.m., Mon. Dec. 21, 7 p.m., Tues. Dec. 22, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Wed. and Thurs. Dec. 23 & 24, 12 & 4:30 p.m., Sat. Dec. 26, 2 & 7:30 p.m $25+. 2324382. gevatheatre.org. Coney Island Christmas. Dec. 5-20. JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Through Dec. 20. Sat. Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Sun, Dec. 6, 2 p.m., Thurs. Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Sat. Dec. 12, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. Dec. 13, 2 p.m., Thurs. Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Sat. Dec. 19, 2 & 8 p.m., and Sun. Dec. 20, 2 p.m. A young Jewish girl in the 1930’s is cast to play the role of Jesus in her school Christmas play 4612000. jcccenterstage.org/. A Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol. Through Dec. 5. Salem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner St Through Dec. 5. Sat. Dec. 4, 8 p.m., and Sun. Dec. 5, 2 p.m. Presented by the The Off
Monroe Players Free, rsvp 2325570. off-monroeplayers.org/. Grade 8. Through Dec. 6. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St Through Dec. 6. Thurs. Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Fri. and Sat. Dec. 4 & 5, 8 p.m. A father’s journey, trying to raise his daughter, while reconciling his own experiences with women $25. 325-4370. downstairscabaret.com. Mary Poppins. Dec. 4-13. School of the Arts, 45 Prince St Through Dec. 13. Fri. Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Sat. Dec. 5, 2 & 7 p.m., Sun. Dec. 6, 5 p.m., Fri. Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Sat. Dec. 12, 2 & 7, p.m., and Sun. Dec. 13, 5 p.m $8-$10. 242-7682. sotarochester.org. ¡Qué Locura!. Dec. 4-6. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Through Dec. 6. Fri. Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Sat. Dec. 5, 7 p.m., and Sun. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Funny play about Latino families and their issues, in Spanish and English muccc.org. Que Locura!. Dec. 4-6. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Fri. and Sat. Dec. 4 & 5, 7 p.m. and Sun, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. A funny, original play about Latino families and their issues $12-$15. muccc. org. Yerma. Dec. 3-13. Todd Theatre, University of Rochester, River Campus Through Dec. 13.Thurs.-Sat. Dec. 3-5, 8 p.m., Sun. Dec. 6, 8 p.m., Wed. -Fri. Dec. 9-11, 8 p.m., Sat. Dec. 12, 6 p.m. One woman’s struggle against the status quo $8-$15. 275-4088. rochester.edu/theater.
Theater Audition [ SUN., DECEMBER 6 ] Hourglass Play Readings Auditions. 3-5 p.m. The Harley School, 1981 Clover St 585309-3202. hourglassplays.org.
Workshops [ WED., DECEMBER 2 ] Divination Tool Time. 12-2:45 & 5-5:45 p.m. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $5. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com. Introduction to Fencing. 7:308:45 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $30. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Knit Clique: Knitting/Crocheting Drop-In. noon. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Snacks are welcome free. 784-5300. brightonlibrary.org. Rochester Hope for Pets Presents: Pet Parent Boot Camp. 6-7 p.m Duncan’s Center for Veterinary Education, 825 White Spruce Blvd Free, but $5 suggested donation per session. 271-2733 x89. rochesterhopeforpets@gmail. com. rochesterhopeforpets.org/ pet-parent-boot-camp/. SBDC Record Keeping/Taxes. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The College at Brockport, 350 New Campus Dr., Brockport. 3958410. brockport.edu. Wreath Making. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman
St. $30. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. [ THU., DECEMBER 3 ] Feng Shui For the Holidays. 6-9 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 100 Park Point Dr. $5. 585-424-6777. meetup.com/light-works. Knife Skills. 7-8:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $25. 585730-7034. rochesterbrainery. com. Meditation. 7-8 p.m. Grow2bu, 595 Blossom Rd $15. 9530503. grow2bu.com/. Message Class. First Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Sufi Order of Rochester Center for Sufi Studies, 494 East Ave. Carriage House of AAUW No charge. 2480427. hecca@frontiernet.net. sufiorderofrochester.org. Planning for the Holidays Without Breaking the Bank. 7 p.m. Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave Registration required 336-6062. aholland@libraryweb. org. irondequoitlibrary.org. Rethink Your Drink. 12-12:45 p.m. Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. Free, registration required 585-428-8110. libraryweb.org. Rochester Makerspace Open Nights. 6-10 p.m. Rochester Makerspace, 850 St. Paul St. #23 Bring a project to work on or something to show others, help work on the space, or just get to know the venue Free. 210-0075. rochestermakerspace.org. Yoga. Eastside Wellness Center, 625 Ayrault Rd. Monday Vinyasa Flow 4:30
p.m., Restorative 6 p.m. Thursday Vinyasa Flow 5:30 p.m $14 drop-in, $60 5 classes, register. cindy@ relaxreleaserestore.com.
St. $30. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com.
[ SAT., DECEMBER 5 ] Introduction to Yoga: Fundamental Yoga Poses. 10 a.m.-noon. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $20. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Live Holiday Centerpiece. 10 a.m. Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd . Penfield $10. 377-1982. grossmans.com. Ukrainian Easter Eggs: Christmas Ornament Eggs. 12-3 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $20. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com.
[ MON., DECEMBER 7 ] Did You Hear What I Said?. 10 a.m.-noon. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org. DIY Holiday Gifts with Essential Oils. 7-9 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $30. 585-7307034. rochesterbrainery.com 7-9 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $30. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Healing Universal Worship. 5:15 p.m. Sufi Order of Rochester Center for Sufi Studies, 494 East Ave (behind AAUW mansion). Facilitated by Basira Maryanne Karpinski, Associate Cherag. A candle lighting ceremony honoring the world’s religious traditions together on one altar, with a focus on healing Free. 7481361. zaynab@frontiernet.net. sufiorderofrochester.org. The Healthy Aging Brain. 7-8 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Sparkling Wine Class. 6:30-8 p.m. Via Girasole Wine Bar, 3 Schoen Place . Pittsford $40. 585-641-0340. vgwinebar@ gmail.com. https://squareup. com/market/via-girasole.
[ SUN., DECEMBER 6 ] Holiday Hot Chocolate. 2-4 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman
[ TUE., DECEMBER 8 ] Guinean Drum Class with Mohamed Diaby. 6 p.m. Bush Mango Drum & Dance,
[ FRI., DECEMBER 4 ] Have It Your Way: Make Your Own Egg Nog. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $30. 585-730-7034. rochesterbrainery.com. Intro to Yoga with Tate. 10:3011:30 a.m Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave 585-3366060. aholland@libraryweb.org. IrondequoitLibrary.org. Spirit Tutoring. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Purple Door Soul Source, 3259 Winton Road S $1/ minute, $5 minimum. 427-8110. purpledoorsoulsource.com.
34 Elton St. Instruments available for student use. For all levels $15 drop in fee. 820-9213. colleen@ bushmangodrumdance.org. bushmangodrumdance.org. Health Insurance Open House for Rochester’s Uninsured. 2-5 p.m. Threshold at the Community Place, 135 Parsells Ave Fidelis Care representatives will be on-site at Threshold at the Community Place, 145 Parsells Avenue, Rochester, every Tuesday from 2 – 5 PM to answer questions about health insurance options, and to help eligible residents apply to enroll in Fidelis Care programs. Current Fidelis Care members may also receive assistance completing their annual recertification at these events 1-888-343-3547. fideliscare.org. Jean Shepherd: The Man Behind ‘A Christmas Story’. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. $15. 730-7034. rochesterbrainery. com/collections/classes/ products/jean-shepherd. Last One Picked, First One Picked On. 10 a.m.-noon. Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org.
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Movies
Searchable, up-to-the-minute movie times for all area theaters can be found at rochestercitynewspaper.com, and on City’s mobile website.
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
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An awfully big adventure “The Good Dinosaur”
we’d likely be praising it as among the year’s best family features. But for better or worse, (PG), DIRECTED BY PETER SOHN we tend to expect more from Pixar. NOW PLAYING In contrast to the complex and boldly original “Inside Out,” this film tells a familiar story [ REVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW reminiscent of a number of children’s adventure tales. Mixing elements of “The Lion King,” “The The year has undoubtedly had its share of ups Land Before Time,” and “Homeward Bound: and downs, but 2015 will go down as a good The Incredible Journey,” it’s the rare Pixar film one in at least one regard: it’s the first time we’ve that skews almost exclusively toward a younger been lucky enough to get not one, but two audience, though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Pixar movies. That they’re both original films is In many ways, the simplicity of the story and its doubly impressive, considering that the studio’s morals makes the tale feel a bit like folklore, and scheduled output is almost exclusively sequels the emotion is beautifully handled, making it for the foreseeable future. leagues better than either of the “Cars” films (still Though it’s fair to say “The Good the lowpoint of Pixar’s output). Dinosaur” suffers from following so closely on A surprisingly quiet film, “The Good the heels of a genuine masterpiece like “Inside Dinosaur” provides a nice change from the antic Out,” if this film came from any other studio, quality possessed by so much entertainment aimed at children; it requires a bit of patience, possibly making it a tough sit for especially young children. The story does darken as it goes on, containing more than a few perilous moments, though they’re handled in an ageappropriate manner. Imagining a world where the A scene from “The Good Dinosaur.” PHOTO COURTESY WALT DISNEY PICTURES
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massive asteroid that destroyed the dinosaurs missed Earth and allowed the species to survive, “The Good Dinosaur” is set in the early days of dinosaur civilization — something like the equivalent of America’s pioneer days. The story doesn’t explore this world in depth, choosing to use it as a background to the simplistic, fittingly primal coming-of-age story of a young scaredy-cat apatosaurus named Arlo (voiced by Raymond Ochoa) who must learn to find his courage when he’s separated from his family and must find his way home. Lost and away from his farmhouse home for the first time, he’s accompanied on his perilous journey by a feral human companion (Jack Bright), who begins as an enemy, but grows into a loyal friend. A fun twist on the traditional “boy and his dog” story, Arlo even names the human Spot. In this world, humans are the more primitive creatures, meaning Spot doesn’t possess the capability of speech, and the pair’s struggles to communicate lead to some lovely wordless moments – particularly one involving sticks in the dirt – that are genuinely moving. The feature debut for director Peter Sohn (who continues the tradition of Pixar directors voicing scene-stealing characters in their own films; he’s the critter-collecting styracosaurus), “The Good Dinosaur” had a troubled production history, with major story and cast changes on its long path to the screen. These issues are reflected in the seemingly disparate elements that the story draws upon, but in the context of the film’s world, it all works.
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“The Good Dinosaur” emerges as Pixar’s first full-on western, complete with cattle-herding tyrannosaurs (one memorably voiced by Sam Elliott), prairie vistas, and a bluegrass and folktinged musical score. Arlo’s journey doesn’t shy away from the more upsetting aspects of the circle of life; in this world, creatures eating one another is a part of life, and it’s interesting that the film’s more villainous characters are consistently the ones who are sneaky and deceptive about it. But throughout the film, the real “villain” is nature, which is filled with great beauty but can also be a dangerous, unpredictable force. This is also the first kids’ film I can remember that contains a “bad trip” sequence, occurring after Arlo and Spot accidentally sample some hallucinogenic fruit. But by far the film’s biggest draw is its stunning, photorealistic scenery depicting the American Northwest. With its beautifully rendered mountains, rivers, and plains, the film is a clear technological step forward for the studio. There were many points where I honestly couldn’t tell that what I was looking at was generated in a computer. Admittedly, the detailed scenery contrasts with the cartoonishlooking character design of the dinosaurs, and the distinction takes some getting used to. Though “The Good Dinosaur” lacks the emotional heft of “Inside Out,” it bests that film in at least one regard: the short that precedes it, “Sanjay’s Super Team,” is leagues better than “Lava.” Exploring the differences in cultural experience between a young boy and his immigrant father – told through a flashy, stylishly animated superhero battle – the film is delightful.
Focusing on the life of famed screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (portrayed by a bombastic Bryan Cranston), director Jay Roach’s earnest historical drama, “Trumbo,” documents one principled man’s fight for his ideals, set against one of the most shameful chapters in Hollywood (and America’s) history. When Cold War paranoia gave rise to the House Un-American Activities Committee’s anti-communist witch hunt in Washington, the committee claimed to be fighting the “ongoing communist threat” in the belief that certain unsavory characters were working inside Hollywood, plotting to overthrow the government by planting radical ideas inside what was ostensibly wholesome film entertainment. Any American affiliated with the Communist party was labeled a traitor to their country and blacklisted — it’s not hard to see more than a few parallels with the current manipulation of public perception and fear-mongering against those of the Muslim faith. Significant pressure comes from actressturned-gossip-columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren taking clear delight in
Bryan Cranston and Helen Mirren in “Trumbo.” PHOTO COURTESY BLEEKER STREET MEDIA
both her character’s villainy and an endless parade of fabulous hats). With a clear axe to grind, Hopper wields her considerable readership as a weapon; Hopper’s brand of shrewd self-righteousness will be familiar to anyone who’s turned on Fox News recently. Bowing to HUAC and Hopper’s influence, many of the studio heads voluntarily scrubbed their films of any potentially “subversive” ideas and barred some of the industry’s best from finding work. The most enduring lesson of the period is that if the public is made fearful enough, they’ll be more than willing to toss aside their essential freedoms. The film’s script, written by John McNamara and adapted from Bruce Cook’s biography, follows Trumbo’s trajectory going from one of the highest paid writers in Hollywood, to member of the infamous Hollywood 10 (a group of film workers who refused to name names and went to federal prison for contempt of congress). Faced with unemployment following his time in jail, Trumbo finds a way to game the system, securing work for himself as well as several of his writer friends by producing cheap B-movie scripts for the King Brothers (John Goodman and Stephen Root) under pseudonyms. In between writing schlock, Trumbo succeeds in writing several films that turn out to be pretty good, and even manages to win a couple Oscars (also using pseudonyms), only serving to further infuriate his enemies. It’s an undeniably fascinating story — though the considerable time the film devotes to the domestic side of Trumbo’s life, and the strain his battle puts on his family, is significantly less interesting. His wife, Cleo (Diane Lane, once again playing the put-upon wife who’s called upon to do things like look on disapprovingly as her husband starts popping amphetamines like candy), and oldest daughter, Niki (played by Madison Wolfe, then Elle Fanning
post Trumbo’s jail stint, making for a somewhat jarring transition, but it’s easy enough to look past) bear the brunt of Trumbo’s bluster. The film sees Trumbo as a hero but not a saint, capable of incredible arrogance and a tendency to steamroll those who get in his way. “Trumbo” boasts a fantastic supporting cast including Alan Tudyk as Ian McLellan Hunter, whom Trumbo convinces to take credit for his “Roman Holiday” script. And comedian Louis C.K. delivers an awardcaliber performance as fellow writer Arlen Hird. Cranston and C.K. share a lively chemistry and the scenes in which the pair argue over their ideological differences are among the film’s best. A number of the period’s most famous stars get memorable moments, including John Wayne (“JAG” star David James Elliott) and Kirk Douglas (Dean O’Gorman), who approaches Trumbo to write “Spartacus.” Michael Stuhlbarg offers a reined in performance as actor Edward G. Robinson, a figure with such a distinctive voice and persona that it’d be easy for an actor to settle for cheap imitation, but Stuhlbarg never takes the bait, delivering a wonderfully effective, naturalistic performance. Best known for slapstick-y comedies like “Meet the Parents” and “Austin Powers,” Jay Roach seems an unexpected choice to direct this sort of material (though he’s also responsible for the HBO political film “Game Change”), but he acquits himself well. He’s perhaps helped by the fact that Trumbo is already a larger-than-life figure and Cranston clearly relishes the role. Hollywood loves to tells stories about Hollywood, from “A Star is Born” to “The Artist,” and if there’s a relevant historical aspect to the story, all the better. Since most of the film’s major characters are successful wordsmiths, there’s a lot of clever banter, which makes the history lesson go down easy. All these strong elements all come together to make “Trumbo” a solid movie, even if it never instills much passion.
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Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] THE ARMOR OF LIGHT (PG13): In this documentary, an Evangelical minister finds the courage to preach about the growing toll of gun violence in America. Little (Tue, Dec 8, 7 p.m.) THE BIG BROADCAST (1932): The top brass at a radio station believe their popular new star singer is paying more attention to his love life than to his career, in this all-star revue featuring Bing Crosby, George Burns, and Cab Calloway. Dryden (Fri, Dec 4, 8 pm.) KILL BILL: VOL. 1 (2003): An assassin sets out on a quest for vengeance, making a death list and hunting down the former colleagues who tried to kill her. Starring Uma Thurman. Dryden (Sat, Dec 5, 8 p.m.) KRAMPUS (PG-13): Santa’s mirror, a pagan creature who punishes children on Christmas, gets his cinematic due in this horror-comedy from the director of “Trick ‘r Treat.” Canandaigua, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown, Webster THE LETTERS (PG): This biopic explores the life of Mother Teresa. Starring Juliet Stevenson, Rutger Hauer, and Max von Sydow. Canandaigua, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown THE LONG VOYAGE HOME (1940): The crew of the merchant ship Glencairn hope to survive a trans-
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atlantic crossing during World War II. Starring John Wayne. Dryden (Thu, Dec 3, 8 p.m.) 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 SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS (1964): Martians, upset that their children have become obsessed with TV shows from Earth which extol the virtues of Santa Claus, start an expedition to Earth to kidnap Santa, in this holiday cult-classic. Little (Fri, Dec 4, 10 p.m.) SCENES FROM THE CLASS STRUGGLE IN PORTUGAL (1977): This documentary follows the evolution of the radical social movement following the 1974, military coup in Portugal. Dryden (Wed, Dec 2, 8 p.m.) THE VALIANT (1929): After accidentally killing the key witness to a crime, a mysterious drifter turns himself to the law, all the while attempting to closely guard his secrets. Dryden (Tue, Dec 8, 8 p.m.) ZIEGFELD FOLLIES (1946): The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and orchestrates a grand, Technicolor musical revue in the style of his glorious stage shows. Dryden (Sun, Dec 6, 2 p.m.)
[ CONTINUING ] 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. Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown BURNT (R):Bradley Cooper plays a former celebrity chef who destroyed his career with drugs, but returns to London determined to redeem himself professionally. Culver 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. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster CRIMSON PEAK (R): Guillermo del Toro directs this gothic horror story, about a young writer whisked off her feet and into a spooky old mansion after she falls for and marries a handsome and mysterious aristocrat. Starring Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, and Charlie Hunnam. Movies 10 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. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 (PG): Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in this sequel to the popular animated film. Cinema THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 (PG13): In the epic conclusion to the popular series, the war of Panem escalates to the as Katniss must bring together an army against President Snow. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, IMAX, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster LOVE THE COOPERS (PG13): Four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, but a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down. Starring Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Olivia Wilde, Marisa Tomei, and Anthony Mackie. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE MARTIAN (PG-13): Matt Damon is an astronaut left behind on Mars when the rest of his crew mistakenly believe he’s died after a NASA mission goes wrong. Adapted from the novel by Andy Weir. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Webster MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS (PG-13): The survivors of the Maze now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles, in
this adaptation of the popular YA book series. Movies 10 THE NIGHT BEFORE (R): Three pals plan a last hurrah when they realize their encroaching adult responsibilities mean that their annual tradition of spending Christmas together may be coming to an end. Starring Joseph GordonLevitt, Seth Rogen, and Anthony Mackie. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE PEANUTS MOVIE (G): Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang comes to the big screen in an all-new animated feature. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster SECRET IN THEIR EYES (PG13): A tight-knit team of FBI investigators, along with their District Attorney supervisor, is torn apart when they discover that one of their own’s teen daughters has been brutally murdered. Starring Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster SPECTRE (PG-13): James Bond goes up a mysterious and sinister organization in his latest adventure. Starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, and Ralph Fiennes. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster
SPOTLIGHT (R): The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and coverup within the local Catholic Archdiocese. Starring Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, and Mark Ruffalo. Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown SUFFRAGETTE (PG-13): Based on true events about the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement who were forced underground to evade prosecution by the State. Starring Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, and Meryl Streep. Little TAMASHA (NR): A young girl stranded on the island of Corsica meets a backpacker, and they spend a magical week together. Four years later, they reunite, but struggle to recapture the spark that drew them together. Henrietta 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. Henrietta, Little, Pittsford VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (PG-13): James McAvoy stars as eccentric scientist Victor Von Frankenstein who, along with his faithful assistant Igor (Daniel Radcliffe) creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster
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51 Frances LLC Arts of Org filed SSNY 11/4/15. 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 ] 80 Ellicott LLC Arts of Org filed SSNY 11/2/15. 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 ] BLACK HORSE PROPERTIES, LLC. Arts. Of Org. Filed w/SSNY on 10/26/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 14 Brimsdown Cir., Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: all lawful. [ NOTICE ] BLUE WATER DISCOVERY LLC Articles
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of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/6/15. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to David R Overy 83 Deer Creek Rd Pittsford, NY 14534. Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Bray hill club and lodge LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 5/15/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail copy to 2601 Lac De Ville Blvd Rochester NY 14618 General purpose [ NOTICE ] Cadance Advisor, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/28/15. 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, 2290 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14610. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] CHJH Property Management LLC, a domestic, 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 Ernie Horkheimer, 1490 Providence Dr., Webster, NY 14580. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Dew It Fitness LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/18/15. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY is desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 29 Ronald Cir., Spencerport, NY 14559. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Dux with Grace LLC Authority filed SSNY 10/27/15 Office: NY Co LLC formed DE 8/26/15 exists c/o NRAI 160 Greentree Dr #101 Dover DE 19904. SSNY design agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served & mail copy to 4445 Clover St Honeoye Falls NY 14472 Cert of Regis. Filed DE SOS 401 Federal St #4 Dover DE 19901 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] NBC INVESTORS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/13/15. Office
in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 62 Castle Rd., Rochester, NY 14623, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number pending, for a beer & wine license has been applied for by Ming Hua LTD. dba , Chopsticks Restaurant 125 White Spruce Blvd., Rochester, Town of Brighton NY 14623, County of Monroe, for a restaurant under the alcohol beverage law. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number pending, for a beer, wine and Liquor license has been applied for by Back To My Place LLC dba , Back To My Place, 3024 E. Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467, County of Monroe, for a tavern under the alcohol beverage law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Form. of MAYA BROW STUDIO, LLC (the “LLC”). Art. of Org. filed with Secretary of the State of NY (SSNY) on 11/3/15. 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 the LLC, 178 Grecian Gardens Dr, Apt C, Rochester NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Form. of RKM MEDICAL, LLC (the “LLC”). Art. of Org. filed with Secretary of the State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/15. 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 the LLC, 9 Shelter Creek Ln, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 10 Prince Street Realty LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/26/15. 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 1099 S. CLINTON AVE., LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/9/2015. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 100 Alexander St., Rochester NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 250 ESPLANADE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/12/15. 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, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623, Attn: Paul Adams. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 30 Werner Park LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/21/2015. 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 1 East Main Street, 10th Floor, Rochester, New York 14614. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 3IN1 ENTERTAINMENT, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 07/07/15. 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 C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC. 7014 13TH AVENUE SUITE 202 BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, 11228. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of All Lines Service, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/17/15. 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 P.O. Box 753, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Avon Real Property LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY)
on 10/26/15. 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 105 Knollwood Dr., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Big Mama’s Hm. Cooked Dinners LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/13/15. 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 51 Jerold St. Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Boehly Chiropractic, PLLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on November 16, 2015. 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 779 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of C3 Masonry & Contracting LLC filed Articles Of Organization with the Secretary Of State on 9/25/2015. The office is located in Monroe County. The secretary Of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary Of State shall mail copy of process to 325 S. Union Street Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: Masonry & Contracting. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Charlotte SSDC-CDT JV, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/2/15. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 33 Silver St., Suite 200, Portland, ME 04101. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Chase and Militello, LLP. Certificate of Registration filed with
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EMPLOYMENT / CAREER TRAINING Employment ROUTE SALESPERSON Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc., the maker of top quality Potato Rolls and Bread products, has excellent Route Sales opportunities in the Rochester, NY area. Eligible candidates for this opportunity must have a High School diploma or GED, 1-3 months of related experience, and a current valid driver’s license. For consideration for this opportunity, submit your information on http://potatorolls. com/careers/job-opportunities.
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.
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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.
Medical Motor Service 608 S. Clinton Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 Fax: 585/295-8031
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
Apply Online – www.medicalmotors.org A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE: Competitive Pay Health Insurance Allowance Paid Holidays Paid vacation/personal time Paid life insurance Free CDL Upgrade CDL Reimbursement
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 ZOO SEASON IS in full swing and we need your help! Looking to add new volunteers to our team, especially to assist with our great
Hospitality Jobs At The Seneca Travel Plaza
Delaware North on the NYS Thruway is now hiring at our Victor, NY location.
Join us as we continue to provide exceptional customer service to travelers on the NYS Thruway. Supervisors: $10.50 and up depending on experience. Customer Service: $9.25 / hour days • $9.75 / hour overnight • Holiday Pay INTERESTED? Request an application from dncnytjobs@gmail.com Or stop into Seneca Travel Plaza: 7029 Aldridge Road, Victor, NY 14564
as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 800-725-1563 (AAN CAN)
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Employment Opportunities for LPNs and RNs Join a fun, dedicated team in a great environment that offers opportunities for growth and development! If you love working with children and want to make a difference in their lives, this is the place to be!
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN – Part-Time, 15 Hours, Evenings and Every Other Weekend. (Reference # 7541) The LPN in this position will work at Hillside Children's Center at our Monroe campus. LPN – Day Shift with Rotating Weekends Full Time, 40 hours, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Reference # 7740) The LPN in this position would spend part of the time working at Hillside Children's Center at our Monroe campus and part of the time working at Crestwood Campus. The LPN is responsible for the delivery of health care services to children/youth in a residential or school setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse, as well as safely transporting youth to external provider appointments. Required: High School or equivalent diploma, LPN license from an accredited program and a minimum of 1 year of experience. New York State Driver's License required. Candidates must meet agency driving and insurance standards. Prior experience with children/youth preferred.
Registered Nurse 1 RN 1- Part-Time Nurse for our Crestwood Campus. 24 Hours, Friday 3pm-11:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 11pm-7:30am. (Reference # 7749)
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Per Diem positions available for qualified, responsible individual to transport seniors to appointments, outings, airport, etc. Valid NYS CDL, a minimum of HS diploma/GED required. Candidate must have outstanding customer service, patience, good directional abilities, and must be able to work days/eve & weekends. Join a great team dedicated to serving our senior community. Interested applicants apply online to www.highlandsatpittsford.org
RN 1 -Two Part-Time Weekend Nurses for our Monroe Campus. -Part-Time- 16 Hours, Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm (Reference # 7271) -Part-Time - 8 Hours, Sunday 11pm-7:30am (Reference # 7270) The Registered Nurse is responsible for the evaluation and delivery of quality health care services and works in collaboration with a dynamic clinical team to promote physical and emotional wellness for children and youth in our program. Required: Associate’s Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing program required (Bachelor’s preferred). NYS RN license. Applicants must have valid NYS driver’s license and must meet agency driving and insurance standards.
Hillside Family of Agencies offers flexible schedules, excellent salary and benefits packages including medical, 403(b) with employer matching contributions, generous PTO, 9 holidays, and more! Please send all resumes to jobs@hillside.com including reference number for the position you are applying for.
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Legal Ads > page 34 the New York Secretary of State on October 29, 2015. The office of the LLP is in Monroe County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLP upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to 6 South Main Street, Pittsford, New York 14534. The LLP is formed to engage in the practice of law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Clemang Holdings LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 6/11/15. 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 128 Dickinson Rd., Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of CLT-ROC Holdings, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/21/15. 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 Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of D3M LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/30/15. 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, 262 Park Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of DEPEND TRANSPORTATION, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/19/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Mesrak Tesfaye, 155 State St., Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of E-Z Tree Services LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) November 30, 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 1108 Howard Rd, Rochester NY 14624. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of GCR Services LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 8/19/2015. 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 215 Tremont St Door #2 Rochester, New York 14608. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of GLTI HOLDINGS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/30/2015. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 36 East Blvd., Rochester NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Graham Acquisition LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/16/2015. 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 2294 Manitou Road, Rochester NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Grooveyard Records LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/13/15. 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 2865 Saint Paul Blvdl Roch NY 14617. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Homes by George, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/21/2015 . 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: Homes by George, LLC 57 Heather Rdg Rochester NY 14626 Purpose: any lawful purpose.
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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 ] Notice of Formation of IPAC, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/3/15. 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 30 Periwinkle Dr., Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of JJRN Enterprises, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/4/15. 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 Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of JSC Home Solutions, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/02/15. 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 52 East Avenue, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of K & G Joint Ventures, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/2015. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, POB 22742, Rochester, NY 14692. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of KRV Enterprises LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/29/15. 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 40 Sedgley Pk. W. Henrietta NY 14586. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LPF Management Services, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/6/2015. 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 144 Fairport Village Landing, #241, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LuceAir LLC. Art.of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/06/2015. 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 35 Beverly Dr, Brockport, NY 14420. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Map Shop, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/29/2015. 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, 275 Bay Village Drive, Rochester, NY 14609 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MC Property Holdings LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/16/15. 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 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Morgan Woodland Acres LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/28/15. 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 Raven Ventures, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/02/15. 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 52 East Avenue, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of REM Management
Services LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) November 16, 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 120 Boughton Hill Rd., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of REX’S RENTALS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/22/15. 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 Sibley Commercial Put Receiver LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/6/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Commercial Put Receiver MM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/6/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Commercial Sub-MT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/16/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may
be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Development Company Limited Partnership. Certificate filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/6/2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016. Name/ address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Term: until 12/31/2100. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Mixed Use Put Receiver LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/6/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sibley Mixed Use Put Receiver MM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/6/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY (SSNY) on 11/9/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Slash Guard Technologies LLC. Arts. of Org. were filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 9/22/2015. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 2423 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of SMILEKNG, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/29/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 670 Attridge Road, Churchville, NY 14423. Purpose: any lawful activity.
County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 610 Edgemere Drive, Rochester, NY 14612. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Will Cup Management, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (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 process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF YouPolicy LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 11/23/2015. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to YouPolicy LLC, C/O CHRISTOPHER DOAK, 75 SAMANTHA’S WAY, PITTSFORD, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ]
Notice of Formation of The Badzin Group, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on October 27, 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 20 Bayard Street, Apt. 4E, Brooklyn NY 11211. Purpose: any lawful activities.
Notice of Qual. of CRE Ventures LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 8/27/15. Office loc: Monroe County. LLC org. in DE 6/8/15 as Care Realestate LLC. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 16192 Coastal Hwy. Lewes, DE 19958, the principal office addr. of the LLC. Art. of Org. on file: 340 Lake Ave Rochester NY 14608. Purp: any lawful activities.
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Notice of Formation of Sibley Mixed Use Sub-MT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/16/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of US Learning Systems, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 08/28/15. 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 C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS INC 7014 13TH AVENUE STE 202 BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, 11228 . Purpose: any lawful activities.
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Notice of Formation of Victoria Visiko, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/9/15. Office location: Monroe
Notice of Qual. of Hi Ho Silver, LLC, with a fictitious name of Hi Ho Silver of Rochester, LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/27/11. Office loc: Monroe County. LLC org. in DE 1/4/11. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 1000 Hylan Dr., Rochester, NY 14623. DE office addr.: 40 E. Division St., Ste. A, Dover, DE 19901. Cert. of Form. on file: SSDE, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purp: any lawful activities.
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Legal Ads ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/30/15. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/17/14. Princ. office of LLC: 3405 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Ste. 200, Tampa, FL 33607. 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. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State of DE, Div. of Corps., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of ERH Walgreens LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/3/15. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 17140 Bernardo Center Dr., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92128. LLC formed in DE on 10/26/15. 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: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Eyemart Express LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/22/15. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 13800 Senlac Dr., #200, Farmers Branch, TX 75234. LLC formed in DE on 10/31/14. 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: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Prime Home Inspection Services, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/28/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent
of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to RA: Incorp Svcs 99 Washington Ave #805-A Albany NY 12210 General purpose [ NOTICE ] Property Owners Conglomerate Group of Rochester, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/14/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail copy to 561 Titus Ave Rochester, NY 14617 General purpose [ NOTICE ] Romus Labs, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/8/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 26 Brickston Dr Pittsford NY 14534 General purpose [ NOTICE ] RVR-ROC Technologies LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/10/15. 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, 13245 Piney Grove Ct., Richmond, VA 23238. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] SHALOM BAYIT PROPERTIES AT ROCHESTER, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/21/15. 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, 72-14 136th Street, Flushing, NY 11367. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] SPS Pool Services, LLC Articles of Organization filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/01/2015. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Specialty Trade Contractor. Principal Office: 78 Rocmar Drive, Rochester NY, 14626 [ NOTICE ] SRC ACQUISITIONS, LLC. Arts. Of Org. Filed w/SSNY on 10/26/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: PO Box 16383, Rochester, NY 14616. Purpose: all lawful.
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 ] Stuart Bedasso, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/19/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to RA: David Sutliff-Atias 121 Kansas St Rochester, NY 14609 General purpose [ NOTICE ] Tuggy, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 3/20/15. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 530 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester, NY 14618. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] WMM Associates of Rochester, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/13/15. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail copy to 561 Titus Ave Rochester, NY 14617 General purpose [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] THREE SPRINGS PROPERTIES, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 7, 2015. Principal office location: Monroe County. Principal business address: 125 Canal Landing Boulevard, Rochester, New York 14626. SSNY is the designated agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Phillips Lytle LLP, 1400 First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY 14614. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity. The LLC is managed by one or more members. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] TJ Property Invest LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 11/19/2015. Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 6445 Citation #F Clarkston MI 48346. The purpose of the Company is Real Estate Investment.
articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on November 23, 2015 with an effective date of formation of November 23, 2015. Its principal place of business is located at 21 McCoord Woods Dr., Fairport, 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 21 McCoord Woods Dr., Fairport, New York 14450. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] MDCAPMD LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on November 4, 2015 with an effective date of formation of November 4, 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 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 STEPHEN W ARCHER LLC ] The name of the Limited Liability Company is Stephen W Archer LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on 10/05/2015. 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 William R. Alexander, Esq., Forsyth, Howe, O’Dwyer, Kalb & Murphy, P.C., One Chase Square, Suite 1900, Rochester NY 14604. The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC Law.
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[ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ]
Hanna Georgia Properties, LLC has filed
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public
hearing pursuant to Article 18-A of the New York State General Municipal Law will be held by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) on the 15th day of December, 2015 at 11:45 a.m., local time, at the Ebenezer Watts Conference Center, 49 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14614, in connection with the following matter: 10 GOLD STREET PROPERTIES, LLC, a New York limited liability company, for itself or an entity formed or to be formed (collectively, the “Company”) has requested that the Agency assist with a certain Project (the “Project”), consisting of: (A) the acquisition by lease, license or otherwise, of an interest in an aggregate approximately 0.87acre parcel of land comprising 10, 16 and 24 Gold Street, 1176, 1182 and 1186-1188 Mt. Hope Avenue and 17 Langslow Street, each in the City of Rochester, New York (collectively, the “Land”); (B) the construction on the Land of (i) a five-story approximately 60,000 square-foot building consisting of a first floor common area, workout/recreation facility and residential office together with approximately 6,000 sq. ft. of leasable retail/office space and Floors 2-5 will contain 32 residential units to be used as student housing; and (ii) an approximately 8,296 square-foot building consisting of eight 2 bedroom/2 bath units (collectively, the “Improvements”), and (C) the acquisition and installation therein, thereon or thereabout of certain machinery, equipment and related personal property (the “Equipment” and, together with the Land and the Improvements, the “Facility”). The Facility will be initially operated and/ or managed by the Company. The Agency will acquire an interest in the Facility and lease the Facility to the Company. The financial assistance contemplated by the Agency will consist generally of the exemption from taxation expected to be claimed by the Company as a result of the Agency taking an
interest in, possession or control (by lease, license or otherwise) of the Facility, or of the Company acting as an agent of the Agency, consisting of: (i) exemption from state and local sales and use tax with respect to the qualifying personal property portion of the Facility, (ii) exemption from mortgage recording tax with respect to any qualifying mortgage on the Facility, and (iii) exemption from general real property taxation with respect to the Facility, which exemption shall be offset, in whole or in part, by contractual payments in lieu of taxes by the Company for the benefit of affected tax jurisdictions. A copy of the Company’s application, containing the Benefit/Incentive analysis, is available for inspection at the Agency’s offices at 8100 CityPlace, 50 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and will be available for inspection and review at the above-scheduled Public Hearing. The Agency will at the above-stated time and place hear all persons with views in favor of or opposed to either the location or nature of the Facility, or the proposed financial assistance being contemplated by the Agency. In addition, at, or prior to, such hearing, interested parties may submit to the Agency written materials pertaining to such matters. Dated: December 2, 2015 COUNTY OF MONROE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Paul A. Johnson, Acting Executive Director [ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing pursuant to Article 18-A of the New York State General Municipal Law will be held by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) on the 15th day of December, 2015 at 11:30 a.m., local time, at the Ebenezer Watts Conference Center, 49 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14614, in connection with the following matter: WHITNEY BAIRD ASSOCIATES, LLC, a New York limited
liability company, for itself or an entity formed or to be formed (collectively, the “Company”) has requested that the Agency assist with a certain Project (the “Project”), consisting of: (A) the acquisition by lease, license or otherwise, of an interest in a portion of an approximately 0.94-acre parcel of land located at 350 Rosedale Street in the City of Rochester, New York [Tax Map ID No.: Part of 121.6800003-001.002] (the “Land”); (B) the construction thereon of an approximately 15,000 square-foot building thereon (the “Improvements”), and (C) the acquisition and installation therein, thereon or thereabout of certain machinery, equipment and related personal property (the “Equipment” and, together with the Land and the Improvements, the “Facility”), to be subleased to various asyet-un-named tenants for use as retail space. The Facility will be initially operated and/ or managed by the Company. The Agency will acquire an interest in the Facility and lease the Facility to the Company. The financial assistance contemplated by the Agency will consist generally of the exemption from taxation expected to be claimed by the Company as a result of the Agency taking an interest in, possession or control (by lease, license or otherwise) of the Facility, or of the Company acting as an agent of the Agency, consisting of: (i) exemption from state and local sales and use tax with respect to the qualifying personal property portion of the Facility, (ii) exemption from mortgage recording tax with respect to any qualifying mortgage on the Facility, and (iii) exemption from general real property taxation with respect to the Facility, which exemption shall be offset, in whole or in part, by contractual payments in lieu of taxes by the Company for the benefit of affected tax jurisdictions. A copy of the Company’s application, containing the Benefit/Incentive analysis, is available for inspection at the Agency’s offices at 8100 CityPlace, 50 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614 during normal business hours,
Monday through Friday, and will be available for inspection and review at the above-scheduled Public Hearing. The Agency will at the above-stated time and place hear all persons with views in favor of or opposed to either the location or nature of the Facility, or the proposed financial assistance being contemplated by the Agency. In addition, at, or prior to, such hearing, interested parties may submit to the Agency written materials pertaining to such matters. Dated: December 2, 2015 COUNTY OF MONROE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Paul A. Johnson, Acting Executive Director [ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing pursuant to Article 18-A of the New York State General Municipal Law will be held by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) on the 14th day of December, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., local time, in the Main Meeting Room at the Henrietta Town Hall, 475 Calkins Road, Henrietta, New York 14467, in connection with the following matter: FORTEQ NORTH AMERICA, INC., a New York corporation, for itself or an entity formed or to be formed (collectively, the “Company”) has requested that the Agency assist with a certain Project (the “Project”), consisting of: (A) the acquisition by lease, license or otherwise, of an interest in a portion of an approximately 5.22-acre parcel of land located at 150 Park Centre Drive in the Town of Henrietta, New York (the “Land”); (B) the construction of an approximately 30,000 square foot addition (the “Improvements”) to the existing approximately 34,000 square-foot building thereon for use by the Company as additional office, warehouse and manufacturing floor space; and (C) the acquisition and installation therein, thereon or thereabout of certain machinery, equipment and related personal property (the
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Legal Ads > page 37 “Equipment” and, together with the Land and the Improvements, the “Facility”). The Facility will be initially operated and/ or managed by the Company. The Agency will acquire an interest in the Facility and lease the Facility to the Company. The financial assistance contemplated by the Agency will consist generally of the exemption from taxation expected to be claimed by the Company as a result of the Agency taking an interest in, possession or control (by lease, license or otherwise) of the Facility, or of the Company acting as an agent of the Agency, consisting of: (i) exemption from state and local sales and use tax with respect to the qualifying personal property portion of the Facility, (ii) exemption from mortgage recording tax with respect to any qualifying mortgage on the Facility, and (iii) exemption from general real property taxation with respect to the Facility, which exemption shall be offset, in whole or in part, by contractual payments in lieu of taxes by the Company for the benefit of affected tax jurisdictions. A copy of the Company’s application, containing the Benefit/Incentive analysis, is available for inspection at the Agency’s offices at 8100 CityPlace, 50 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and will be available for inspection and review
at the above-scheduled Public Hearing. The Agency will at the above-stated time and place hear all persons with views in favor of or opposed to either the location or nature of the Facility, or the proposed financial assistance being contemplated by the Agency. In addition, at, or prior to, such hearing, interested parties may submit to the Agency written materials pertaining to such matters. Dated: December 2, 2015 COUNTY OF MONROE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Paul A. Johnson, Acting Executive Director [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2015-1044 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Eunice M. Peck; ESL Federal Credit Union; Regions Bank; GE Money Bank; “John Doe” and/or “Mary Roe”, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 5, 2015, entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Monroe County Office Building located at 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe on December 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Parma, County of Monroe and State of New York, known as 315 North Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468; Tax Account No. 016.03-1-25 described
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 in Deed recorded in Liber 6745 of Deeds, page 151; lot size .96 acres. Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $119,555.07 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest. DATED: November 2015 Vincent Arcarese, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Monroe, Green Tree Servicing LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Stephen J. Givens, Kathleen G. Givens a/k/a Kathleen Givens, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on April 14, 2015, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Monroe County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, NY on January 06, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., premises known as 1291-93 East Main Street, Rochester, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York, Section 107.69, Block 2 and Lot 2. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index
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# 2514/14. James A. Valenti, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff [ NOTICES ] Notice of Qual. of Trelevate, LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/30/15. Office loc: Monroe County. LLC org. in AZ 9/18/12. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 4636 E. University Dr., #275, Phoenix, AZ 85034, the principal office addr. of the LLC. Art. of Org. on file: AZ Corp. Commission, 1300 W. Washington St., Phoenix AZ 85007. Purp: any lawful activities. [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ] Index No. 2015009327 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF MONROE HSBC BANK USA, N.A. Plaintiff, -vs- THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF EDWARD ULRICH A/K/A EDWARD J. ULRICH, JR. A/K/A EDWARD T. ULRICH, DECEASED, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; MARIE CHEESBRO, ERICA ULRICH, AND SAMANTHA ULRICH, AS POSSIBLE HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF EDWARD ULRICH A/K/A EDWARD J. ULRICH, JR. A/K/A EDWARD T. ULRICH, DECEASED; DIRECTOR OF THE MONROE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF LINDEN EAST CONDOMINIUM; CAPITAL ONE BANK; NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; PROFESSIONAL INV. & FINANCE INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT-COATC; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein,
Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 263 EAST LINDEN AVENUE, EAST ROCHESTER, NY 14445 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable. 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 to 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. That this action is being amended to include THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF EDWARD ULRICH A/K/A EDWARD J. ULRICH, JR. A/K/A EDWARD T. ULRICH, DECEASED, AND MARIE CHEESBRO, ERICA ULRICH, AND SAMANTHA ULRICH, AS POSSIBLE HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF EDWARD ULRICH A/K/A EDWARD J. ULRICH, JR. A/K/A EDWARD T. ULRICH, DECEASED. That this action is also
being amended to include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT-CO-ATC as necessary parties to the action. MONROE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: OCTOBER 22, 2015 Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 Section: 139.62 Block: 2Lot: 2./3 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of MONROE, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein. TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the HON. ELMA A. BELLINI, a justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated OCTOBER 29, 2015 and filed along with the supporting papers in the MONROE County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage. The premises is described as follows: ALL that tract or parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate and being a part of a condominium in the Village and Town of East Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York, known and designated as follows: (a) Unit No. 3 in Building No. 2 of the Linden East Condominium as shown on the survey prepared by Sear, Brown Schoenberger and Costich, Licensed Surveyors, and filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 185 of Maps, page 3, and as further described, defined and set forth in the Declaration of Linden East Condominium dated the 15th day of December, 1971, and recorded in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 4194 of Deeds, page 260; and (b) an undivided one twohundredths (1/200) interest in the common elements as shown on
the aforesaid survey and as defined in the Declaration and improvements thereon, except for the units. The description of the land on which the said unit and building are located, and in which said common elements are situate are bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the north highway boundary of Linden Avenue (50 feet wide) and the westerly highway boundary of Lincoln Mills Road (66 feet wide) thence 1. S 81° 15’ 38” W, along the northerly highway boundary of Linden Avenue, a distance of 401.19 feet to a point; thence 2. N 08° 44’ 22” W, along lands retained by the Louis J. Maccio estate, a distance of 350.37 feet to a point; thence 3. S 85° 03’ 22” W, along lands retained by the Louis J. Maccio estate and Richard Maccio and wife, a distance of 338.25 feet to a point; said point being on the easterly line of Village Edge Estates Subdivision as shown on a map filed in Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 173 of Maps, page 42; thence 4. S 08° 44’ 22” E, along said subdivision, a distance of 252.76 feet to a point, said point being the northeast corner of Lot R 4 of said Village Edge Estates Subdivision; thence 5. S 81° 15’ 38” W, along the northerly line of Lot R 4 through DePaul Drive and along the northerly line of Lot R 2, a distance of 290.00 feet to a point; thence 6. N 08° 44’ 22” W, along the easterly line of lands now or formerly owned by Anthony DeCiantis, a distance of 145.20 feet to a point; thence 7. S 81° 15’ 38” W, the northerly line of lands now or formerly owned by Anthony DeCiantis, a distance of 140.00 feet to a point; thence 8 S 40° 45’ 35” W, along the northwesterly line of lands now or formerly owned by Andrew Barberio and wife, a distance of 121.92 feet to a point; thence 9. N 49° 15’ 32” W, along the northwesterly line of lands now or formerly owned by Emidio DiGiuseppe and wife, a distance of 261.42 feet to a point, said point being on the southeasterly highway boundary of Washington Street; thence 10. Northeasterly, along the southeasterly highway boundary of Washington Street, on a curve to the left, having a radius of 921.47 feet, a distance of 316.73 feet to a point;
thence 11. N 34° 50’ 30” E, along the southeasterly highway boundary of Washington Street, a distance of 45.72 feet to a point; thence 12. N 77° 17’ 38” E along lands retained by Schuyler F. Baldwin and wife, a distance of 468.58 feet to a point; thence 13. S 09° 32’ 22” E, along the easterly line of lands formerly of Schuyler F. Baldwin and wife and the westerly line of lands now or formerly owned by John Peregrim and wife, a distance of 25.04 feet to a point; thence 14. N 77° 17’ 38” E, along the south line of lands now or formerly owned by John Peregrim and wife and the north line of lands of Village Edge Estates Subdivision, a distance of 386.69 feet to a point; said point being in the westerly highway boundary line of Lincoln Mills Road; thence 15. S 35° 21’ 22” E, along the westerly highway boundary line of Lincoln Mills Road, a distance of 781.69 feet to the place or point of beginning. Excepting from above described premises all that tract or parcel of land known as Lot R 10 of the Village Edge Estates Subdivision as shown on said map, filed in Liber 173 of Maps, page 42, containing 0.197 acre, more or less. Also excepting all that portion of DePaul Drive and Milrace Drive as shown on said subdivision map and map prepared by Sear, Brown, Schoenberger, Costich & Maletta – Drawing No. 1527.00-02 and containing 1.414 acres, more or less. Together with and subject to the benefits, rights, (including exclusive use rights of “Restricted Common Elements”), privileges, easements, covenants, restrictions, liens, charges, uses and other terms and conditions set forth in the aforesaid Declaration and the Bylaws, rules, regulations, resolutions, and decisions of the Linden east condominium, and as amended from time to time, which are made a part hereof and expressly imposed on the realty with the same effect as though fully set forth herein Premises known as 263 EAST LINDEN AVENUE, EAST ROCHESTER, NY 14445
Fun [ NEWS OF THE WEIRD ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD
It’s Snot Hygienic
The manager of the agency in Louisville, Kentucky, responsible for, among other things, development planning, zoning changes, and historic landmarks revealed in November that his headquarters has a “boogers” problem and ordered users of the third-floor men’s room to stop hocking them onto the walls adjacent to the urinals. According to an internal memo cited by InsiderLouisville.com, Metro Planning and Design Services manager Joe Reverman called the mucus buildup “a very serious situation” and had his executive administrator post signs instructing restroom users on the basics of proper disposal of “anything that comes out of or off a person’s body.”
Great Art!
— The 1968 Cy Twombly “blackboard” painting sold for $70.5 million at New York City’s Sotheby’s auction in November (higher than experts’ estimate of $60 million). The painting consists of six horizontal lines of continuous circular swirls (white chalk on a “blackboard”) — perhaps the same swirls that might be made by an extremely bored, aggressive first-grader given a supply of chalk and the absence of the teacher. — The Baltimore-based “experimental music” creators Matmos announced the release of their new album, “Ultimate Care II,” consisting entirely of “music” made by a Whirlpool washing machine (the Ultimate Care II model). According to a November report in Time magazine, the machine’s 38-minute wash cycle will be “sampled and processed” to lighten the original
sound. (Matmos previously “played” canisters of helium on stage at Radio City Music Hall and a cow’s uterus at the San Francisco Art Institute.)
Cultural Diversity
In an enterprise somewhat resembling “American Idol,” amateur performers in China become self-supporting online not by soliciting money directly, but through virtual gifts from enthralled fans, with performers getting a cut of each sale. Beijing’s YY.com hosts original performances, and two of the site’s favorites, Mr. Earth and Ms. Cloud, earned the equivalent of about $160,000 last year from their universe of 1.8 million fans (according to a November Wall Street Journal report). In an ancillary industry (led by 9158. com), hard-core fans can purchase access (think “virtual limousines,” shown “arriving” at a “concert”), giving them bragging rights. (A simple “applause” icon after a song costs about a penny.)
Bright Ideas
The exasperated drug enforcement chief of Indonesia told reporters in November (following confiscation of a massive quantity of methamphetamine from China) that the ordinary death penalty was insufficient for drug runners, who should instead be forced to overdose on their own shipments. Budi Waseso also mused that crocodiles would make better prison guards than humans because crocs can’t be bribed and later added tigers and piranhas to the proposed guard roster. Even so, Waseso’s boss reiterated that the government is committed to rehabilitation over punishment.
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[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): A passionate approach to love will be your ticket to a home run. Don’t hold back when it comes to courting the person you admire most. Love has no price tag and can be bought only with sincerity, thoughtfulness, trust and loyalty. Offer what you want and expect in return. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Expand your interests, and you will promote greater recognition and popularity. The more engaged you are in activities and the more knowledgeable you become, the more fixated the person you love will become with you. Live life fully, and likeminded, passionate
people will gravitate to you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll have a difficult time when it comes to making up your mind regarding emotional matters and relationships. Bide your time, and present a welcoming visual package. Be an observer and a listener, not an open book about your personal life and love preferences. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make positive changes to the way you live. It’s time to shake things up a bit in order to pursue the personal lifestyle you crave. Once you are certain that you have fulfilled your personal dreams, you will be ready to include someone
in your future plans. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Festive activities and industry events will lead to serious discussions regarding your views on love, marriage and commitment. Someone will surprise you with an offer that is not only enticing, but fits your personal timeline as well. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Tread carefully when it comes to love. Someone will tell you what you want to hear, not what is actually happening or being felt. Question anyone who appears too good to be true, and look for ulterior motives in the advances being made. Make honesty and loyalty a priority.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Change is upon you. Open up to the person who supports and cares about what you do and who you are. You can form a wonderful relationship if you share the same likes and dislikes and share past history and memories with. Believe in love. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotional problems will crop up if you aren’t upfront about the way you feel or what you expect out of a relationship. Do your best to express what your interests and intentions are so that you can formulate a workable union with the potential to last a lifetime. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
You are likely to be mystified by someone who portrays special qualities. Before you jump into action, take a moment to look at the other side of the coin. What you see and what you get will have a huge contradiction. Protect your heart, and proceed with caution. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Question what you are attracted to before you make a mistake. If it’s the outside package instead of what lies within, rethink how fast you travel toward a commitment. Wait and see how you feel when the barriers come down and you have a clear picture of what’s left. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Your love of life and desire to explore the possibilities with someone special will bring you closer together and lead to lifelong promises. Communication will decide your destiny, so spare no details and share your thoughts. A significant change in your personal life is heading your way. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll be twisted and turned and bumped up and down when it comes to affairs of the heart. Remain on guard when dealing with someone who is excessive or appears to be too perfect. Don’t be gullible. Disillusionment and deception will take you on a roller coaster ride.
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