Art Exhibits Design Showcase 2014. Through Dec. 31. Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester, 277 N. Goodman St. Submission Deadline Dec 31. A juried exhibition open to design firms and individual design professionals. Selected works will be exhibited in Feburary 2014 473-4000. artsrochester.org. For the LOVE of (sub)urban ART; an exploration of the urban/surban life. Through Feb. 1, 2014. Outside the Box Art Gallery, Bldg 9, The Canal Works, 1000 Turk Hill Rd. Submission deadline Feb 1. Exhibitions Feb 7-28 at Outside the Box Art Gallery, 1000 Turk Hill Rd., Bldg #9, Fairport, and Create Art 4 Good Studios, 1115 East Main St., Rochester. Drop off submissions: @Outside the Box Art Gallery; during regular gallery hrs. Jan 25-31, or @Create Art 4 Good Studios; Jan 26 4-8 p.m., Jan 28 4-8 p.m., Feb 1 9 a.m.-1 p.m $15 for two pieces. 6452485. Susan@CreateArt4Good. org, outsidetheboxag@gmail.com. outsidetheboxag.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.
Comedy
Due to the holiday, event details may change. Please call ahead. [ THU., DECEMBER 26 ] Mike Dambra. Dec. 26-28. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster Todd Youngman opens. Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 7:30 & 10 p.m $9-$12 671-9080. thecomedyclub.us. [ FRI., DECEMBER 27 ] Multifaceted: The Rob Campbell Comedy & Variety Show. 7 & 9 p.m. Frederick Douglass Community Resource Center, 36 King St. $10. 371-2283. mightypr1@gmail.com. [ SAT., DECEMBER 28 ] Polite Company: Edna & Agatha’s Holiday Extravaganza. 8 p.m. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave $10$12 866-811-4111. muccc.org. [ TUE., DECEMBER 31 ] Geva Comedy Improv: New Year’s Eve Spectacular. 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd gevacomedyimprov.org. Kevin Meaney. 7:30 & 10 p.m. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster $20 671-9080. thecomedyclub.us. Unleashed! IMPROV presents: New Year’s LOL. 8 p.m. JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Ages 12+ $12-$18 461-2000. jccrochester.org.
Dance Events
Due to the holiday, event details may change. Please call ahead. [ TUE., DECEMBER 31 ] New Year Dinner Dance. Dec. 31. St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 3176 St. Paul Blvd. Dinner & dance $25 students, $50 adults. Dance only $15. Cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., dancind 8 p.m 342-6424. stmarysuoc.org. Village Squares’ New Year’s Eve Square Dance with the Hip Boot Boyz. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. St.
SPECIAL EVENT | KWANZAA CELEBRATIONS
Celebrate the African cultural holiday of Kwanzaa this year by taking part in a series of special events organized by the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Black to the Future,” which places special emphasis on the role of the black youth in carrying on the African cultural legacies. There will be events on each day of Kwanzaa (December 26-January 1) that revolve around the seven core principles of the holiday, known collectively as Nguzo Saba. Each day of Kwanzaa corresponds to one of these core principles and on each day there will be an event related to the themes and celebrations of that day. Activities include African dancing, storytelling, movie screenings, and readings from local authors. For more specific details about activities, schedules, and venues call 355-8888 or visit the Facebook page of the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition at facebook.com/ RochesterKwanzaaCoalition. — BY COLIN MCCOY Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave. 381-5049. squaredancingrochester.org.
Festivals [ THU., DECEMBER 26 ] Kwanzaa Celebrations. Dec. 26Jan. 1. Dec 26, 6-9 p.m.: Umoja. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. Dec 27, 2-5 p.m.: Kujichagulia. Wheatley Community Library, 33 McCree Way. Dec 28, 2-5 p.m.: Ujima. Gannt Center, 700 North St. Dec 29, noon-5 p.m.: Ujamaa. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Dec 30, 2-5 p.m.: Nia. Rochester Museum Science Center, 657 East Ave. Dec 31, 6-9 p.m.: Kuumba. Memorial AME Zion Church, 529 Clarissa St. Jan 1: Imani. Celebrate at home with family and friends deloresradney@hotmail.com Also: First Community Interfaith Institute, Inc., 219 Hamilton St. Daily celebrations Dec 26-Jan 1 at 6 p.m. Finale: Kwanzaa feast held at St. John’s Home, 150 Highland Ave. Bring a dish to pass, no pork dishes fciirochester.org. [ TUE., DECEMBER 31 ] New Year’s Eve Celebration. 6-11 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 1 Manhattan Square. Free ice skating 6-9 p.m., adult-only skate 9-11 p.m 4287541. cityofrochester.gov/nye.
Kids Events
Due to the holiday, event details may change. Please call ahead. [ WED., DECEMBER 25 ] Let’s Move! Let’s Play! SchoolBreak Week. Through Jan 5. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square. Go through physical challenges as you make your way through the museum exhibits. Closed Christmas day. Mon–Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m Included in museum admission
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$13.50, free to kids under 2 and members 263-2700. museumofplay.org. [ THU., DECEMBER 26 ] Edgerton Model Railroad Club Open House. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St Display of 4 historic O-gauge layouts built in 1950 by Rochester and the PAL with accessories for visitors to operate. Vintage and current locomotives. Wintage and local interest items on display Free 428-6769. Edgerton_ Model_Railroad@yahoo.com. edgertonmodelrailroadclub.com. The Heart of a Snowman. Dec. 26. The Refinement Studio, 55 Canterbury Rd. Ages 5-7 Thursday, 12/26 and Tuesday, 12/31 at 10 a.m. Ages 8-10 12/31 at 1 p.m $15 244-2228. therefinementstudio.com. Teen Movie Makers. 7-8:30 p.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport Free, register 6371050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Winter Break Disney Live Action Movies: Mary Poppins. 2 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Disney classic Free 784-5300. brightonlibrary.org. [ FRI., DECEMBER 27 ] Eddie the Elk and the Twelve Days of Christmas. 1 & 3 p.m Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. No shows December 22 Included in museum admission: $11-$13 271-4320. rmsc.org. The Magic Guy. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Central Library, Children’s Center, 115 South Ave. All ages Free 428-8150. libraryweb.org. Winter Break Disney Live Action Movies: Enchanted. 2 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Free 784-5300. brightonlibrary.org.
[ SAT., DECEMBER 28 ] Stories for Sheepdogs. Dec. 28. Irondequoit Public Library, Evans Branch, 45 Cooper Rd 10:30 am. Read stories to Emmie the Shetland sheepdog. Bring your own book or pick one from the library 336-6062. aholland@ library.org 10:30 a.m. Irondequoit Public Library, Evans Branch, 45 Cooper Rd All ages 336-6062. aholland@libraryweb.org. Tail Waggin’ Tutors. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11 a.m. Maplewood Community Library, 1111 Dewey Ave. Free 585-428-8220. margaret. paige@libraryweb.org. maplewoodcommunitylibrary.org. Winter Break Disney Live Action Movies: Homeward Bound. 2 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Free 784-5300. brightonlibrary.org. [ SUN., DECEMBER 29 ] Family Fun Craft: Noisemakers. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Central Library, Children’s Center, 115 South Ave. Ages 3+ Free. 428-8150. libraryweb.org. [ MON., DECEMBER 30 ] Widget the Reading Dog and Her Pal Joey. 3-4 p.m. Seymour Library, 161 East Ave., Brockport Free. 637-1050. seymourlibraryweb.org. Winter Break Disney Live Action Live Movies: Beverly Hills Chihuahua. 2 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Free 784-5300. brightonlibrary.org. [ TUE., DECEMBER 31 ] Annual New Year’s Eve Family Bash. 6-9 p.m. Southeast Family YMCA, 111 E Jefferson Rd The event will kick off with a pizza and salad dinner, followed by family crafts, games, roller skating, bounce houses, cotton candy and piñata fun. This New Year’s Eve Bash, which is open to the community, will also include a New Year’s Eve toast. The maximum number for family registration is six people $12-$17 each/$45-$60 per family, register. rochesterymca.org/family-newyears-eve-bash. Noon Year’s Eve. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Chili Public Library, 3333 Chili Ave. Family-friendly festivities and a noon-year’s eve countdown to ring in the New Year 889-2200. chililibrary.org. Noon Year’s Eve Party with Professor Klutzo. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. Join Professor Klutzo and his puppets for a fun program. At noon, watch the ball drop and create a storm of a noise!. Free. 428-8150. libraryweb.org. Winter Break Disney Live Action Movies: The Shaggy Dog. 2 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Free 784-5300. brightonlibrary.org. [ WED., JANUARY 1 ] Loom Bracelet Making. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. The Refinement Studio, 55 Canterbury Rd. Ages 5-7 at 10 a.m., and ages 8-10 at 1 p.m $15 244-2228. therefinementstudio.com.
Literary Events
Due to the holiday, event details may change. Please call ahead. [ THU., DECEMBER 26 ] Poems for Lunch. noon. Central Library, 115 South Ave. Learn to
become a good reader of poetry. Local poet and teacher, Kitty Jospe, offers a selection of poems and guides a discussion about them. No registration required. Drop-ins and brown bag lunches are welcome. Held in the Literature Study Room on the 1st floor of the Rundel Memorial Library building Free 428-8375. carol.moldt@libraryweb.org. libraryweb.org. Pure Kona Open Mic Poetry Series. 7-10 p.m. The Greenhouse Café, 2271 E. Main St. 270-8603. ourcoffeeconnection.org.
Recreation
Due to the holiday, event details may change. Please call ahead. [ WED., DECEMBER 25 ] GVHC Event. 9:30 a.m. Philbrick Park, Panorama Plaza, Penfield. Easy 4 mile hike Free 544-3387. gvhchikes.org. Ice Skating. Through March 31, 2014. Genesee Valley Sports Comeplex, 131 Elmwood Ave. The rink season will run through March 2014 (closing date TBA). Open skate schedule: Sun 2:30-3:45 p.m., Mon-Fri noon-1:15 p.m., Fri (16+) 1011:15 p.m., Sat 5-6:15 p.m. Adult skate Tue-Thu 10:3011:45 a.m $2-$7.50 428-7889. cityofrochester.gov/gvpsc/ Through March 15, 2014. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 1 Manhattan Square. Ice rink at 353 Court St. Visit site for complete list of open skate schedules 428-7541. cityofrochester.gov/mlkmp. [ THU., DECEMBER 26 ] Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing. Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd. WedFri 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m Suggested donations of 3$ per person, 10$ per family. 374-6160. rmsc.org. [ SAT., DECEMBER 28 ] GVHC Event. 10 a.m. Genesee Valley Park, Elmwood Ave. Easy/ moderate 5 mile hike Free 4750923. gvhchikes.org. Saturday Snowshoeing. 1-3 p.m. Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave $3-$5, first time member use free 336-3035. westirondequoit.org/ helmernc. Winter Birds and Bird Feeding. 1 p.m. Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvold Rd This program will help you identify the birds at your feeder and show you ways to create simple feeders Free 315-947-6143. snc@co.cayuga.ny.us. facebook. com/sterlingnaturecenter. [ SUN., DECEMBER 29 ] GVHC Event. 1 p.m. Black Creek Park, Woodside Lodge lot, Chili. Moderate 5 mile hike Free 2544047. gvhchikes.org. Wolf Creek Valley Trek. 10 a.m. Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Park . Castile Meet at Castile Entrance Gate. Will car pool. Bring lunch $8 parking fee 493-3625. [ TUE., DECEMBER 31 ] New Year’s Eve Skate at MLK Park. 6 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 1 Manhattan Square. Free admission. $3 skate rental. Family skate from 6 to 8 p.m.; 16 and over skate from 9 to 11 p.m Free-$3 4287541. cityofrochester.gov.
[ WED., JANUARY 1 ] First Day Hikes. 1 p.m. Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Park. Castile Meet at Trailside Lodge half hour early to register. Hot chocolate and cookies at 3 p.m. Two levels: families with younger children and families with older children $8 parking fee. 493-3625. GVHC Event. 10 a.m. Pittsford Plaza, Monroe Ave. Easy/ moderate 5 mile hike, Pittsford loop Free 475-0923. gvhchikes. org. Year List Jump-Start. 8 a.m. Durand Eastman Park, Zoo Rd. Bird watching event by Rochester Birding Association. Meet at 8 a.m. in one of the several parking lots on the west side of the outlet at the north end of Irondequoit Bay or at 8:45 a.m. in the Lake Shore Boulevard parking area between Log Cabin Road and Zoo Roads Free 671-9639. rochesterbirding.com.
Special Events
Due to the holiday, event details may change. Please call ahead. [ WED., DECEMBER 25 ] 49th Christmas Gathering. Dec. 25. Liesl Gaesser, 48 Metropolitian Dr. Pizza. Wear comfortable clothes. All Welcome Free 733-6213. LieslG@ymail.com. Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St Free. 730-5030. scotlandyardpub.com. ReCraft the Holidays EcoBazaar, Swap & Sustainable Saturday. Ongoing, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rochester Greenovation, 1199 East Main St. Free admission 288-7564. events@ rochestergreen.com. Used Fiction Book Sale and LP Giveaway. Through Dec. 31. Central Library, 115 South Ave. Through Dec 31. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat noon-4 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. A wide variety of hardcover and paperback fiction will be on sale with most items one dollar or less. Vinyl LP record albums of many musical genres are available to the public at no charge. Proceeds support the library’s programs and activities Free 428-8350. Rebecca.Fuss@ libraryweb.org. [ THU., DECEMBER 26 ] Screening: “Mortal Instruments.” 2:30 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Snacks are welcome. Rated PG-13 Free 784-5300. brightonlibrary.org. Stammtisch. Every other Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Roc Brewing Co., 56 S. Union St 794-9798. rocbrewingco@gmail.com. rocbrewingco.com. [ FRI., DECEMBER 27 ] Family Movie Matinee. 2 p.m. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd Watch a family friendly movie on the big screen in the community room. For all ages Free 359-7092. Holiday Science & Technology Days. Dec. 27-30, 11 a.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Join local scientists and organizations to explore hands-on activities Included in museum admission: $11-$13 271-4320. rmsc.org. Screening: “A Wife Alone.” 3:15 p.m. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. $6-$10 highfallsfilmfestival.com.