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Shame on ‘Hamilton’ cast

(A cast member addressed Mike Pence, the vice president-elect, from the stage after a recent performance.)

To the cast of “Hamilton” through the voice of actor Brandon Dixon: Wrong place, wrong time, wrong everything. Present your play and do your politicking elsewhere.

HAROLD JEWELL

Thanks, Obama

In resonance with “Trump’s ‘triumph’” (Urban Journal, November 16): Upon seeing Donald Trump in the Oval Office sitting with Barack Obama, a noble man who always filled the office with dignity, I felt shame and tears.

What more might have been accomplished for the mutual benefit of all within a spirit of cooperation instead of meanspirited obstruction.

Thank you, Barack. Well done.

DOUG HOENER

Trump’s presidency will cause sticker-shock

When America’s Electoral College decided for Donald Trump for president-elect, what it failed to see were the obvious and some not-so-obvious costs involved.

For instance, Trump’s probable decision to run the country from “White House North” – Trump Tower in New York City — will become a huge tax burden. This decision will require major security measures to keep the building safe, and many inconveniences to local residents and businesses will become a regular part of life over the next four years and beyond.

The Secret Service will probably have to pay Trump to rent space in the building.

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building will become trafficjammed like never before as the Secret Service and the NYPD protect the president-elect in a very high-risk, unsecured location.

Past presidents used much more secure and secluded locations for their “second” White House. This helped keep their protective services at a lower financial burden for the taxpayer.

The first lady and Trump’s five children and their spouses add a heavy tax burden with their Secret Service details, too.

All of these brand-new security assignments would have been avoided if Clinton was elected.

The Clintons have lifetime Secret Service, win or lose, as an expresidential family.

We may fail to see the cost of Trump’s election now, but at the end of his term, we may be shocked to see the tax burden that his presidency caused and will continue to cause.

DOUGLAS ALLEN

What wage gap?

Our society has frequently heard that women are paid 75 cents for each $1 a man makes; this is engrained into the minds of Americans, and if you disagree with it, that just means you’re sexist.

The wage-gap theory is very misleading to the point where it is simply wrong.

First, to pay women less than men for the same work is illegal, and if you suspect this is the case, you have to take legal action.

Secondly, men tend to go into higher-paying fields than women, although this is now narrowing.

Third, if you could pay a woman 75 cents to do the same work a man would do for $1, men would never be hired because they’re too expensive, or they’d be hired at a much lower rate.

This theory is simply irrelevant.

PK WHITE

Trump’s hypocrisy

Mr. Trump won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote to Secretary Clinton by nearly two million ballots. A mandate does not exist when over 50 percent of the country does not support your agenda. Those between the ages of 18-29 voted 55 percent

to 37 percent in favor of Clinton.

Women voted for Clinton by a margin of 12 percent. African Americans voted 88 percent to 8 percent for Clinton. Hispanics favored Clinton 65 percent to 29 percent, and Asians voted for her 65 percent to 29 percent.

Furthermore, Mr. Trump was assured victories in battleground states such as North Carolina because of efforts to disenfranchise minority communities. Long lines, confusing directions, and voter ID laws made it difficult for people on the margins to cast their ballots.

According to The Sentencing Project, more than 1.6 million Floridians — about 9 percent — could not vote because they are felons. If every American of voting age had an equal opportunity to be recognized, then Secretary Clinton would have defeated Trump soundly.

It should also be noted that the economy has now gained nearly five times more jobs under Obama than it did under Bush, and that the unemployment rate has dropped to just below the historical average.

We are not a nation under siege by foreigners. We are a nation of kindness, openness, and profound freedoms. We are not a nation going broke. We are driving the economy of the world in unprecedented ways. And we are not weak because of cultural diversity. The nation has always been devoted to diversity and pluralism as a foundation of our political system.

Mr. Trump is not aware that America is great because America allowed a man like himself to have a voice. Despite his insatiable discourtesy, strange compulsions, and fascist rhetoric, he was given a serious platform to espouse his ideas. The tolerance and goodwill extended to Mr. Trump have proven just how respectful, rewarding, resilient, robust, redemptive, and recalcitrant this thing called American democracy can be.

The very country that Trump spent an election year dismissing as garbage is the same one that made him a billionaire. The same system that he accused of being rigged is the one that propelled him to temporary victory.

GEORGE PAYNE

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URBAN JOURNAL | BY MARY ANNA TOWLER

January 20 countdown: Who is Donald Trump?

For a brief period, I forced myself to stop thinking about the presidentelect. Then I read last week’s New York Times interview with him.

Some people thought the interview showed a Donald Trump who is willing to learn, willing to change. To me, the interview proves that we have no idea about who he is, what he believes, how he makes decisions, and what he’ll do as president.

And that’s horrifying.

The Trump mind seemed to be on full display during that interview. During the campaign, dismissing years of scientific research, he called climate change a hoax.

In the Times interview, he said that he has “an open mind” about it, that he’s “going to look at it very carefully.”

During the campaign, he said that the US should torture prisoners. “Waterboarding is absolutely fine,” he said at one rally, “and we should go much farther.”

Numerous retired military leaders and defense experts criticized Trump’s embrace of torture – strenuously – but he kept at it.

In last week’s Times interview, he said he has changed his mind.

He had talked to retired Marine General James Mattis, and Mattis, Trump said, told him he hadn’t found torture to be useful.

“I was very impressed by that answer,” Trump said.

He has talked with one military leader – one – and he has seen the light.

Trump had insisted for years that Barack Obama wasn’t born in the US. He skipped away from that shortly before the election, of course, and he told the Times that now that he has met Obama, he really likes him.

During the campaign, Trump promised to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Hillary Clinton. He told Clinton to her face that after he was elected president, she’d be in jail. He led campaign crowds in “Lock Her Up!” chants. In the Times interview?

He said he doesn’t plan to investigate her. He doesn’t want to “hurt” her.

During the campaign he promised to make libel laws less stringent, so he could sue the news media “and win lots of money.” He’s rethinking that position now, he told the Times, because somebody pointed out that loosening libel laws meant he himself could be sued more easily.

He spent the campaign whipping up open expressions of hatred toward ethnic and religious minorities. White nationalists celebrated then, and they’re celebrating now. And a man who has provided an outlet for them on a widely read alt-right

Trump’s New York Times interview proves that we have no idea about what he believes and what he’ll do as president.”

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website will be his chief presidential strategist. But Trump told the Times that he didn’t think he had tried to energize white nationalists during the campaign, that if they’re energized, he wants to “look into it.”

“I want to bring the country together,” he said.

Now that he’s headed to the White House, Trump is saying things that are in direct opposition to what he said during the campaign. Did he believe what he said as a candidate? Did he say what he said simply to get elected?

When he’s in office, will he do one day what he promised not to do a day earlier?

Who on earth knows?

Among the writers present at last week’s Times interview was the usually rational columnist Tom Friedman. Weirdly, Friedman seems to have left the session encouraged. “At lunch,” read the headline on his column, “Trump gives critics hope.”

Trump, Friedman wrote, “clearly learns by talking to people, not reading.”

But this isn’t the behavior of a man who listens and learns. This is the behavior of… what? A man with no clear beliefs at all?

A con man who says whatever he has to say to get what he wants? A disturbed man disconnected from reality?

Right now, we don’t know. We may not know for months, maybe years, after his inauguration. But at some point, we’ll find out. And I don’t think any us will be happy with what we learn.

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[ NEWS FROM THE WEEK PAST ]

A state appeals court ruled that Indian Point nuclear power plant is subject to review under state coastal management policies.

That means the federal government won’t be able to relicense the plant unless the state determines the facility is consistent with Hudson River Coastal Zone policies. Top state officials are trying to stop the plant from getting a new license.

Pittsford seeks AG’s help on fliers

Pittsford Supervisor Bill Smith wrote to the State Attorney General’s Office about white supremacist fliers that have been distributed in the town.

Smith asked the AG to determine if action can be taken, according to media reports. Similar fliers have been distributed in some Brighton neighborhoods.

Fighting heroin on North Clinton The City of Rochester announced an effort to fight heroin sales and use in the North Clinton Avenue neighborhood. The effort

combines ramped-up police action, treatment options, and environmental changes, such as installing fencing and barricades around a portion of a park that is used for drug sales.

News

Four convicted in UR kidnapping

Four people were convicted in the kidnapping and torture trial of two University of Rochester students. Three were convicted of kidnapping and criminal weapons-related charges. The fourth was convicted of more than two dozen charges ranging from kidnapping to sexual assault. They should be sentenced in December.

Most lowperforming schools improving

MCC faculty members say that work on the Sibley Building (pictured) has been disruptive for students and staff.

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DEVELOPMENT | BY JEREMY MOULE

Conflict over construction at Sibley

The State Education Department reported that most of the schools classified as low performing or “struggling” have met their goals, meaning they do not have to be turned over to an outside organization or “receiver.” Six schools, including Rochester’s School 41, failed to meet goals and will have a year to improve before a receiver may be assigned.

Renovations are often disruptive, no matter the scale. So some sort of conflict between WinnCompanies and Monroe Community College’s Damon City Campus may have been inevitable.

Winn owns and is renovating the Sibley Building downtown for housing and a high-tech incubator; MCC is a tenant in the building.

The Monroe Community College Faculty Association sent a letter to school administrators on November 14 laying out some of the problems reported by staff and students since construction intensified. They include water and collapsing ceilings in office and classroom space, rodent and insect problems, and physical discomfort from chemical fumes and air pollution.

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Representatives of the Faculty Association have since met with administration officials to talk about the problems, and both sides say some of the issues have been addressed.

“We anticipate that the college administration shares our interest in the well-being of the employees and students and will take informed steps to rectify the situation as soon as possible,” says a statement from the Faculty Association.

School representatives now meet regularly with the developer and the contractor, says MCC spokesperson Cynthia Cooper Mapes. The contractor has agreed not to perform heavy demolition work between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., the prime time for classes, she

says. And administrators created a process for staff and students to report problems.

“There’s really good dialogue going on,” Cooper Mapes says.

Initially, the Faculty Association also asked school officials to demand a halt to construction through the rest of the fall semester and to move classes to MCC’s Brighton Campus for the spring semester. But the college’s staff, unions, and administration have now agreed to keep classes at the downtown campus for the spring.

The Damon City Campus is on track to move to its new location on State Street for the fall 2017 semester, Cooper Mapes says.

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“I hear all the time in the community, which is interesting, ‘Leonard, what are you doing with the $500 million?’ I think some of the impatience comes because people just assume I’m sitting on money that we haven’t done anything with yet.” [ LEONARD BROCK, DIRECTOR OF THE ROCHESTER-MONROE COUNTY ANTI-POVERTY INITIATIVE ]

POVERTY | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN

Anti-poverty group leader: It’s time to act Leonard Brock, director of the RochesterMonroe County Anti-Poverty Initiative, says he knows there’s a risk that people will lose patience with the effort, even though he’s warned since the group’s 2015 beginning that it will be a long haul.

“I hear all the time in the community, which is interesting, ‘Leonard, what are you doing with the $500 million?’” Brock says. “I think some of the impatience comes because people just assume I’m sitting on money that we haven’t done anything with yet. They have the wrong impression.”

The state awarded Upstate New York $500 million in late 2015, but that’s for projects and initiatives over the entire Finger Lakes area. It’s unclear how much will go to the anti-poverty group’s work, but certainly nowhere near $500 million.

The group is getting ready to start its first program, and Brock says he hopes that helps convince the community that the initiative is hard at work.

An adult mentoring program will get underway in the group’s three pilot neighborhoods: Beechwood, Marketview Heights, and EMMA (East Main, Mustard, and Atlantic Avenue) before the end of the year. To shake out any bugs, it will start with about 25 families, and quickly move to its

stated goal of serving 300 families, Brock says.

“People have to see that we’re doing something,” he says. “They have to see that families are being impacted. We have to get going.”

The anti-poverty group’s overall goal is to cut poverty in Rochester in half over 15 years.

The mentors will help the working poor overcome barriers to employment such as lack of child care or transportation, help them find living-wage jobs, and then provide coaching to help them keep the job. The mentoring relationship will last as long as the family needs it, Brock says.

“It’s kind of hard to predict, but we’re willing and able to spend as much time as needed to help the family move toward selfsufficiency,” he says.

The mentors, who will likely have backgrounds in human services or education, will also help underemployed people find better jobs, he says.

The group is recruiting families with the help of neighborhood groups, churches, barbershops, and other people and organizations, he says.

The anti-poverty group is working with the Catholic Family Center, Action for a Better Community, and Community Place on the mentoring program. The latter two

Leonard Brock. FILE PHOTO

groups are hiring the mentors and working on other aspects of that part of the program, while the Catholic Family Center is building a peer mentoring network, Brock says.

The first year and three months of the mentoring program will cost about $2.9 million, he says. The anti-poverty group has $1.5 million from the state, and the rest from private donors, including Wegmans and ESL. It’s important for people to understand that this initiative isn’t about one group fighting poverty, Brock says. It’s about people and organizations coming together to better use resources to improve the lives of the working poor, and that lifts up the entire community, he says.

Urging solidarity against hate The election of Donald Trump left much of the country with raw nerves, but the outcome is downright frightening to marginalized groups, particularly immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and many women. And for good reason: the Southern Poverty Law Center reports more than 700 incidents of “hateful harassment” since the election.

Though it may be tempting to brush off someone burning two Pride flags in a Rochester neighborhood as a minor thing, the act has broad implications.

“A hate crime carries extra weight,” said Scott Fearing, executive director of the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, at a press conference last week.

The act isn’t about just one person; it’s about sending a message to an entire group, he said.

The event was headlined by US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, who publicly denounced recent hate incidents across the country and encouraged community members to stand up for one another.

Warren and Gillibrand were flanked by town supervisors, county legislators, City Council members, and other community leaders. Some faith leaders spoke as well: Rabbi Alan Katz of Temple Sinai, Pastor Roosevelt Dixon of Grace Unity Fellowship Church, and Sareer Fazili, trustee of the Islamic Center of Rochester.

The faith leaders said that solidarity and leadership are essential to overcoming hate, and that the opposite of intolerance is not tolerance, but understanding, acceptance, and love.

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Art teacher Geoff Morgan works with students at East High. PHOTOS BY KEVIN FULLER EDUCATION | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO

The pressure is on for East High It’s been almost two years to the day that the University of Rochester proposed taking over East High School; the State Education Department gave the Rochester school district few options. In a district used to crisis, East, one the lowest performing schools in the state, had become a three-alarm fire.

If the UR didn’t step up, East’s doors would probably be closed by now.

But the pressure on the UR and the city school board to turn East around is almost palpable. All eyes are on this all-important collaboration and what it could mean to the district, which has more than a dozen schools that need significant academic improvement.

If the partnership succeeds, does that mean that the intensive intervention, resources, and funding that the UR has applied to East is the answer to fixing troubled schools?

On the other side, if the university, with all of its talent, resources, and immense regional clout can’t significantly improve 6 CITY

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East, then that?

District and UR officials are quick to say that East is nowhere near full recovery, but that there are some strong indications that the intervention is making a difference.

“I’m optimistic based on what we’re seeing in our preliminary data that we’re going to get to a point that people will say this is a model that we should replicate,” says Shaun Nelms, East’s superintendent.

But East’s success isn’t determined

by Nelms or the city school board; that

judgment is up to the State Education Department. Almost as soon as the board and the UR reached their five-year partnership agreement, East fell under the

Last year, we had about 75 percent of the students move from ninth grade to 10th with the right credits.”

S H A UN NELMS, EAST HIGH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

state’s receivership law. The designation is typically synonymous with academic failure at virtually every level and the UR became East’s receiver sort of by default.

East is meeting most of the incremental goals that the state set for teachers and administrators to turn the school around, Nelms says. For instance, school suspensions decreased sharply in the 2015-2016 school year from 3,000 to 1,000. Daily attendance in grades 6-8 is hovering at 92 percent, and attendance rose from about 65 percent to 82 percent in the upper grades.

East didn’t meet its goal of reducing dropout rates below 10 percent, however.

But that’s because roughly 33 percent of its upper-grade students had already dropped out before the UR took over, Nelms says.

The state is collaborating with East to adjust the goals, however, and says the school has made enough progress to no longer require a permanent receiver.

The UR’s partnership with the school board and support from the district’s unions gave

the UR the space it needed to reshape East’s culture, personnel, and systems from the ground up, says Van White, the school board president.

“They’ve created something homegrown here,” he says. And they understand that it will need continuous improvement, White says.

Some of the changes are substantial, such as restructuring East into three smaller groups: the Lower School, which is grades 6-8; the Upper School, which is grades 9-12; and a special intervention program for ninth graders.

Adding sixth graders to East means that teachers can spend more time preparing students for high school, Nelms says.

“We wanted to get the kids earlier because a number of kids were coming in reading and writing well below proficiency,” he says.

“In math skills, about 98 percent were below grade level.”

The ninth-grade intervention is necessary because historically, 52 percent of East’s ninth graders have lacked the credits to move to 10th grade, which is a huge indicator of whether they’ll graduate, Nelms says.

The school came up with a simple credittracking system so that students wouldn’t end up in their senior year without the proper credits. A card on the back of all student ID cards tells students which exams they need to take and the credits they still need to graduate.

“Last year, we had about 75 percent of the students move from ninth grade to 10th with the right credits,” Nelms says.

The UR also emphasizes a multi-tiered social-emotional support system for East’s students. The school added counselors and social workers, but much of the day-to-day support work is done in family groups. Each group has about 10 students and what Nelms calls caring parent figures or “carents” – sometimes two to a group.

“We help them track their own progress, problem-solve, and how to mediate issues they may be having with someone in the building,” he says.

For instance, a female student who returned to school after being suspended told Nelms that she was going to get into a fight that day. But Nelms coordinated with staff to defuse tensions and the fight was avoided.

“She didn’t really want to fight, but she knew one was coming and she didn’t know how to avoid it,” he says.

Another significant change involves both staffing and rehabilitating East’s broken systems, Nelms says. All of East’s employees had to reapply for their jobs, but that surprisingly didn’t result in a huge turnover.

But the process did make it clear that standards would be high, starting with a desire to work specifically at East, says Steve Uebbing, a professor with the UR’s Warner School of Education. Uebbing, who leads the UR’s supervision of East, wasn’t just looking for teachers to buy into East’s turnaround; he wanted them to own it, he says.

“They’ve supported East’s turnaround plan because they helped to create it,” he says.

Firing everybody and starting over with an entirely new staff wouldn’t have worked, anyway, Nelms says.

“You had systemic issues that even the best teachers with the best of intentions may not have been able to change,” he says. rochestercitynewspaper.com

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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.

Democracy Spring offers activism training

Democracy Spring will hold a one-day training workshop on nonviolent political activism to achieve democracy-enhancing legislation and political reform. The event will be held from 9 a.m.

to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. Attendees will learn about the Democracy Spring agenda, the theory of change, nonviolent discipline, and action planning. The event will be held at First Universalist Church of Rochester, 150 South Clinton Avenue.

Eileen Myles kicks off UR event The University of Rochester will host a reading and book signing by Eileen Myles to kick off

“The Transparent Symposium,” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30.

Myles was a consultant to the popular show that examines the historical, social, and psychological dynamics of the transgender movement. Myles is the author of 19 books, including “Chelsea Girls.”

She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Shelley prize from the Poetry Society of America. The event will be held at the UR’s Rush Rhees Library.

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Nick Musson several years ago ran the successful Wafel Cart in the Rochester Public Market, and he recently opened the brick-and-mortar Waffle Factory in Webster. Like its name suggests, the restaurant sells waffles with 34 different options for toppings and customization. PHOTOS BY KEVIN FULLER

From cart to counter [ CHOW HOUND ] BY KATIE LIBBY

Listening to Nick Musson talk about the path that led him to opening The Waffle Factory (30 North Avenue, Webster) will give you wanderlust. Musson graduated from Webster Schroeder High School, went on to study in Greece — Musson is Greek and Belgian — worked on both US coasts, ran a successful local food cart, and then came back to Webster to open a brick and mortar location.

Musson started The Wafel Cart four years ago, and it became a fixture at Rochester’s Public Market. He was offered a job in New York City and put the cart on hold to relocate there. “I kept getting messages from old customers telling me to come back, that they missed the cart,” Musson says.

After learning that the Mad Hatter Tea Room and Café (now Mad Hatter Restaurant and Bakery) was moving locations, Musson called the realtor immediately, and in October of this year, The Waffle Factory opened.

The Belgian recipe that Musson uses for his waffles produces dough, rather than a typical waffle batter. The dough is made with pearl sugar from Belgium — the sugar can range in size from something similar to rock salt to larger chunks and therefore does not dissolve as easily — and the result produces something along the lines of a brioche waffle.

There are currently 34 different options for waffle toppings, and patrons can customize their own.

The De Bam-Bam ($5) is a waffle topped with marshmallow fluff and Fruity Pebbles cereal.

And if you’re looking to channel The King, order the Elvis Waffley ($8), topped with — you guessed it — bacon, bananas, peanut butter, and honey. “My family specialized in chocolate,” say Musson, whose family owned The Candy Kitchen in East Rochester.

“I thought Rochester was missing a fun place for desserts.”

Musson currently has plans to expand the menu to include more savory items, like breakfast sandwiches, and add more sweets, such as homemade ice cream and milkshakes. In the spring, he plans to open a Belgian-style beer garden with picnic tables, beers on tap, and pretzels and bratwursts on the menu.

The Waffle Factory is located at 30 North Avenue, and is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 626-1152; rochesterwaffle.com.

Genesee Brew House (25 Cataract Street) will host a four-course pairing dinner on Thursday, December 15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30. Menu items include a chicken and waffle dish and a smoked pork belly and potato hash. Tickets can be purchased through eventbrite.com. geneseebeer.com/brewhouse.

Nox (302 North Goodman Street) will host CURE’s 3rd Annual Tacky Sweater Party on Thursday, December 15, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Staff from Nox and Butapub will compete to see who has the ultimate tacky sweaters. Proceeds from food and drink purchases will be donated to CURE Childhood Cancer Association, and there is no entry fee.

Openings Quick bites

Genesee Country Village and Museum (1410

Flint Hill Road, Mumford) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from candy company Mars to continue research into the history of chocolate. Staff at the museum studied 19th century cookbooks to find recipes made with chocolate and then recorded video of the recipe preparation in the museum’s historic buildings.

The videos will be made public on YouTube and Facebook. I’m currently rethinking my career choice and Googling “chocolate historian.”

National burger chain, Smashburger, has opened a location at 100 Marketplace Drive in Henrietta.

Closings

Park Avenue fixture Hogan’s Hideaway (197 Park Avenue) is currently closed. New owners will be taking over the restaurant and reopening.

Chow Hound is a food and restaurant news column. Do you have a tip? Send it to food@ rochester-citynews.com.

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Local authors pen literature for kids, from tots to teens [ LITERATURE ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY, ILLUSTRATIONS & LAYOUT BY JUSTYN IANNUCCI

Jeff Minerd:

“The Sailweaver’s Son”

The Rochester region has a thriving literary scene for children and teens, with authors writing engaging books at each level, from picture books to middle grade and young adult novels. The genre is celebrated each year at the Rochester Children’s Book Festival, which took place earlier this month.

Here, CITY spotlights four local authors who have published work for younger readers in the past year, including works of steampunk fantasy, explorations of balance and self-care, and explanations of science and the natural world. If you’ve got kids who read (or who you’d like to encourage to read) on your holiday shopping lists, the following books are great potential gifts.

Check out the online version of this story at rochestercitynewspaper.com for more, including videos of our featured authors reading from their books and describing their work. And leave a comment telling us about your favorite children’s book.

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Rochester-based writer Jeff Minerd’s coming-ofage adventure story “The Sailweaver’s Son” follows 15-year-old Tak, an accomplished young sky rider (a sailor of aircrafts that are more ship than plane) whose fascination with big airships sparks an unexpected and dangerous journey.

Tak’s world, Etherium, is a kingdom perched on high mountains that rise like islands above dense clouds, where the people traverse the sky in saildriven airships. When he again disobeys an order to steer clear of the kingdom’s royal battleships, Tak

witnesses a strange phenomenon that destroys one of the vessels. After rescuing the sole survivor, he’s hauled before the king, but some authorities doubt his version of events and even accuse him of sabotage.

Rumors about the attack scapegoat the Gublins, the “loathsome” race that lives in the coal-rich terrain below the clouds. The King’s advisors call for a war that will also conveniently benefit Etherium’s diminished energy reserves. Accompanied by Brieze, a wizard’s adopted daughter from a neighboring kingdom, Tak sets off to learn the truth about the Gublins and to clear his own name.

The slightly steampunk-style fantasy story joins other works in the young adult fantasy genre that present young readers with the idea that acting courageously sometimes means challenging powerful but misguided adults.

“I think it’s healthy, if somewhat unsettling, for kids to realize adults are flawed, usually don’t have all of the answers, and are just muddling through as best they can,” Minerd says. In their own time, kids “learn to hold adults accountable to our own professed ideas and values, and point out when we’ve lost our way.”

Unlike the central characters in other YA adventure books, Minerd’s hero actually has loving parents who play a central role in his story. “The typical young fantasy or sci-fi hero is an orphan,” Minerd says, citing Frodo Baggins, Luke Skywalker, and Harry Potter. He says that tactic “makes the character more sympathetic and simplifies the story; making it easier for writers to get their young heroes into adventures.”

While Minerd set out to create a fantastical world and a compelling adventure that readers could escape into, he says “the real world has a way of creeping in and informing fantasy stories.”

Although he didn’t intend the central conflict — a brewing war over fast-disappearing energy resources — to be allegorical, Minerd acknowledges, in a similar way as J.R.R. Tolkien did regarding his own work, that the story has “applicability” to the real world. “The world of Etherium was an ideal place to continues on page 12

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explore environmental themes, because the people there have limited space in which to live and limited natural resources to draw upon,” he says.

Minerd says he didn’t want to advocate a particular course of action, but to explore how people solve problems. “There is a solution to the problem staring people in the face, but the adults in the story can’t see it, because they can’t get past their fears and prejudices,” he says. “I think if young readers can recognize the foolishness and counter-productive behavior of the adults in the story, they can bring that insight back with them to our world.”

A challenging factor in writing for kids, Minerd says, is the portrayal of violence, particularly in one scene. “Sword fights and epic battles are a staple of fantasy fiction,” he says. “Heroes often kill without compunction.

I didn’t want to romanticize the violence in my story, but I didn’t want to sanitize it either.” Kids as young as age 10, he adds, have read the book and didn’t seem to be fazed, and among the parents and grandparents who have read it, none objected to the scene.

“The Sailweaver’s Son” is Minerd’s debut novel, and the first bit of creative writing he’s published in about two decades. Before switching gears to science and medical writing — which has been published through The National Institutes of Health, MedPage Today, The Futurist, and Scientist magazines — Minerd published short fiction in literary journals, including The North American Review, and won the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story contest.

Minerd dedicated “The Sailweaver’s Son” to his son, Noah, who is also a writer and an avid fan of the fantasy genre. “It never would have occurred to me to try writing a fantasy book for young readers if he and I hadn’t read so many together over the years,” he says.

“The Sailweaver’s Son” is the first book in Minerd’s “Sky Riders of Etherium” set.

Minerd is currently writing the second book, “The Wizard’s Daughter,” which will focus more on Brieze, Tak’s unflappable companion from the first book.

For more on Minerd and his writing, visit jeffminerd.com.

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Jennifer Lang Boehl:

“Nana, the Yoga Teaching Gnome”

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“Nana, the Yoga Teaching Gnome” is Jennifer Lang Boehl’s short, sweet picture book written with a snappy, nursery rhyme cadence. The story follows sisters Emily and Josephine on a journey to their Nana’s house for a yoga class.

Along the way, they ask for directions from various animals, who join them on their trek.

And on each page, Boehl alludes to ways that yoga is beneficial, promoting health, balance, kindness, and gratitude.

An Irondequoit native, Boehl dedicated the book to her mother, the real life “Nana” to Boehl’s twin daughters, Jaylin and Jenna.

“My mother has always exercised, and yoga has become her favorite practice,” she says.

“My girls have definitely been inspired by her and love to practice with her during visits. She has shown them the importance of staying healthy, and they now exercise on their own daily.”

In addition to writing, Boehl works parttime for the East Irondequoit Central School District as a community education director.

She believes that children would benefit from practicing yoga, and would like to see it incorporated into the physical education programs in the schools.

In writing for children, Boehl taps into her own fond memories of exercising her imagination and exploring natural surroundings. “I was privileged to grow up without computers, cellphones, or other devices that keep children inside these days,” she says. “The kids in my neighborhood were the best; we were outside from morning until night.”

Though the illustrator for “Nana, the Yoga Teaching Gnome,” Lemuel Paul Roperos, was assigned to Boehl by the book’s producer, Tate Publishing, she’s pleased with his dreamy pictures. Two more gnome books will be published in the next four months, and Boehl has requested for Lemuel to do the illustrations.

Boehl’s first children’s book, “That’s Mine, Sissy,” was released in 2013, but she wrote it in 2003, when her daughters were young.

She self-published a book in 2014 dedicated to her nephew, who has autism, called, “Why Does Davey Do That?” And her novella, “Holly Bristol: Spirit Hunter,” is the first in a series she’s been writing for young adults.

Learn more at jenniferlangboehl.com.

Kevin Kurtz:

“Sharks and Dolphins”

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Kevin Kurtz has written several science- and nature-oriented books for kids, and since 2010 has participated in science expeditions around the world as an education officer with the International Ocean Discovery Program. He comes back from each trip with material that informs his writing and his classroom visits.

“Sharks and Dolphins” is the latest educational book for early readers by the Rochester-based writer. Using simple language and engaging photographs, the book discusses the similarities and differences between the two large ocean-dwelling creatures, and helps teach concepts about classification, predators, animal adaptations, and the relationships of animals to their habitats.

Kurtz, in 2010, was one of a few educators chosen from across the US to participate in “School of Rock,” an intensive educator workshop that took place on the research vessel “JOIDES Resolution” for

10 days at sea. While scientists drilled into a chain of extinct underwater volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean near New Zealand, Kurtz communicated to the general public — through blogs, social media posts, and live Skype tours of the ship for school groups — what the scientists were seeing and doing.

Last May, Kurtz joined the Chicxulub Impact Crater expedition in the Gulf of Mexico — where scientists drilled into the crater from the asteroid impact that wiped out most of the dinosaurs — as an educator-at-sea. He regrouped with scientists a few months later in Germany as they began studying the Chicxulub cores.

One take-away Kurtz had from the expedition was “just the time and effort required for scientists to reach their conclusions,” he says. “Also, I got to see hundreds of meters of the crater cores, and even as someone who is not a trained geologist, it was easy for me to see the energy and destruction that was released by the asteroid impact.”

Kurtz says he started seriously thinking about becoming a writer when he was in 4th or 5th grade. “I also loved science as a kid, particularly astronomy, geology, and anything related to animals,” he says.

Daunted by the challenge of getting published and making a living as a writer after college, Kurtz took a job as an educator at a marine biology lab in Charleston, South Carolina, giving tours and hosting programs for schools groups in the labs and in some of the aquatic habitats.

“I found I really loved communicating science to the public, particularly to school kids,” he says. While working as an educator at the South Carolina Aquarium in 2005, Kurtz couldn’t find many in-print children’s books about salt marshes — an ecosystem he adored. “I thought to myself, I should write that book.”

“A Day in the Salt Marsh” was published in 2007, and since then, Kurtz has been writing nonfiction books about science and nature specifically for kids.

“More and more, I find myself drawn to writing about current scientific research, rather than scientific facts we have known for decades,” he says. And he’s finding that kids are connecting with these topics; they’re excited to know there is still a lot to learn and discover about our world.

Kurtz has two more nonfiction picture books coming out with Arbordale Publishing in the next year and a half. “A Day in a Forested Wetland” will be the fourth book in his “A Day in a Habitat” series. The other is a book that compares and contrasts living and nonliving things — “which is actually a lot more complicated topic than it may initially sound,” he says. He’s also gearing up to write at least two books about the Chicxulub Impact Crater expedition.

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WWW.FREDASTAIRE.COM CLEMENT HAPEMAN Clement Finch Hapeman, born November 7, 1928, in Broadalbin, NY, passed away peacefully in his own home November 19. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Hapeman and Grace Finch Hapeman, his sister Bonnie Clocksin and her husband Paul Clocksin Sr., his wives Louise D. Hapeman and Beatrice Phillips Hapeman and stepson William Phillips. He was 88 years old.

Mr. Hapeman had a long career of activism and social research, teaching Sociology for nearly two decades at Monroe Community College as well as HAVING numerous teaching stints at various universities. A philanthropist until the end, he fought for social justice and an end to discrimination due to race, gender, or social standing. He facilitated an outreach program that encouraged gang members to become interested in the library and in reading, integrated choir groups against much opposition, helped develop Neighborhood Watch groups, and advised the authorities about the real reasons for the race riots that occurred here in the sixties.

He helped to re-raise his stepdaughter Diane Phillips after a long coma resulting in difficult developmental disabilities. She is in her own home in Clem's beloved 19th Ward, mostly due to vigorous petitioning by himself and Bea, Diane's mother. They helped get legislation passed that allows any disabled person in New York State who needs 24-hour care to stay at home and receive that care, if they can prove it costs less than institutionalization, which it almost always does.

He was passionate about city living, instrumental in fighting to keep the arts funded in the public school system, and was one of the original stockholders to get the still fabulous City Newspaper up and rolling.

He has been a wonderful grandfather to Russell Daniel Bacon and Elizabeth Sage Louise Bacon, inspiring in them the desire to travel and discover the unknown, to study, to write, and to view life through a tolerant and humane lens. In a similar fashion, he inspired his favorite nephew, Preston Clocksin, to activism. Preston is married to a Hopi woman and lives on the reservation with her. He worked at the high school as a drug counselor and looked to his uncle Clem, who would integrate neighborhoods by first moving into them, and second, by enacting programs to lift them up, as a role model for social change.

He has been a dedicated father to his youngest child, Zirrus VanDevere, who was able to care for him due to the nursing/hospice care of her fiancé Joshua Kidney, enabling Clem to realize his lifelong desire to be at home in his final years.

His other descendants include son Dale Douglas Hapeman of West Virginia (wife Sonya, and grown children Jessica and Doug) and daughter Nancy Fedick of Naples, NY (husband Andrew, grown children Matt, Christine and Julie). He is also survived by a niece and numerous nephews comprising the large Clocksin clan, all originally from Rochester, and all with plentiful offspring of their own.

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Susan Williams Beckhorn:

“The Wolf’s Boy”

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Susan Williams Beckhorn’s new middle grade novel, “The Wolf’s Boy,” is about an outcast boy and a young wolf struggling together against an Ice Age winter. The book came out in September, and has received starred reviews with Kirkus, Book List, and School Library Journal, and will be the Junior Library Guild Book Club’s choice for December.

Beckhorn is known for her award-winning 2006 middle grade book, “The Wind Rider,” set in prehistoric Western Asia, about a wild-hearted young girl who longs for — and seizes — the same freedom her twin brother enjoys.

“The Wolf ’s Boy,” Beckhorn’s first book starring a male protagonist, is set in Paleolithic times and tells the story of Kai, a boy born with a clubfoot who was abandoned as an infant and raised by a pack of yellow wolves. Now part of a human community but mostly shunned, he discovers a motherless cub in the wolf pack and brings her back to live with him. As winter sets in, so does the nervousness of the people who see the wolf as a threat. Kai and the wolf set out to survive together in the wild North.

The story was born of Beckhorn’s interest in how formerly wild animals, in particular dogs,

cats, and horses, have developed such deep relationships with humans over time.

“When I was searching for a setting for my ‘first dog’ story,” Beckhorn says, “I asked Mark Derr, author of ‘How the Dog Became the Dog,’ where such a story might take place.”

Derr said that dogs could have been domesticated many places at different times in history, and mentioned China and the Middle East. But something special clicked, Beckhorn says, when he mentioned Chauvet Cave in southeastern France, where in 1994 fossilized footprints were found of a boy and a canine, apparently walking side-by-side.

“Chills ran up my spine and I knew this would become the heart of my story,” Beckhorn says.

Now a resident of the rural Western New York town of Rexville (south of Rochester, near the Pennsylvania border), Beckhorn grew up in Winchester, Massachusetts, in a family of environmentalists, educators, and writers. From her early years, she developed a lifelong fondness for animals, nature, and reading.

“Some of my favorite memories are crowding around on a bed with Mum or Dad, listening to a story; taking turns riding our pony, Maple Sugar, on a trail in the woods with our dog, Spike, trotting along at our sides; or rowing around the swamp in a big old rowboat at our lake in New Hampshire, catching fish, turtles, and frogs,” she says.

Beckhorn’s books have a strong theme of nature in them, and more than one centers on youths struggling to find a place within their society while forming strong bonds with animals. Both “The Wolf’s Boy” and “Wind Rider” contain a theme of people grappling with wilderness, and have central characters with strong connections to nature.

“Until very recently in the broad spectrum of time, humans were born, grew up, and proved themselves in nature,” she says. “It’s only in the past couple of centuries that we’ve drawn away into manmade environments. I feel very fortunate to have been raised with a strong connection to nature and I want, in my writing, to share that with kids.”

Beckhorn says her next book is a story that again takes place in prehistory, this time in the Caribbean, involving a girl and a boy from conflicting cultures, “and a very special dog.”

Learn more about Beckhorn and her books at suebeckhorn.com.

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Upcoming [ AMERICANA ]

Music

The Black Lillies. Saturday, December 17. Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 9:30 p.m. $15-$20. abilenebarandlounge.com; theblacklillies.com. [ JAM ]

Umphrey’s McGee. Sunday, January 29. Anthology, 336 East Avenue. 6:30 p.m. $27.50-$30. anthologylive.com; umphreys.com. [ HIP-HOP ]

R.A. The Rugged Man. Monday, February 6. Harmony House, 58 East Main Street. 9 p.m. $20-$25. ticketfly.com; ratheruggedman.net.

Jorma Kaukonen

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 JCC CENTERSTAGE THEATRE, 1200 EDGEWOOD DRIVE 7:30 P.M. | $45-$90 | JCCCENTERSTAGE.COM; JORMAKAUKONEN.COM [ BLUES ] Although he’s a founding member of

Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, these days, Jorma Kaukonen’s music is much more down-home acoustic.

It’s a whole lot more akin to the Appalachian strain than that found in Haight-Ashbury as Kaukonen weaves around in an amazing fingerstyle attack. Feed your head. — BY FRANK DE BLASE

Goron FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 CALIFORNIA BREW HAUS, 402 WEST RIDGE ROAD 8 P.M. | $5-$8 | 621-1480; GORON.BANDCAMP.COM [ DOOM METAL ] A few years ago, at a flea market in Des Moines, Iowa, I bought an old turntable that besides the requisite RPMs of 33, 45, and 78, had a fourth speed: 10. My buddy Jason was ecstatic. “Do you know what that means?” he asked. I wasn’t sure.

“It means now you can listen to Sabbath records even slower,” he explained.

I haven’t got around to it yet, but I’m certain it’ll sound a lot like Rochester band Goron and its sludgey dirge. It’s loud, slow, and mean. Check out its latest recording “Stone Eater” or better yet, catch the band live. Cool. With Sound Control, The Results, The Grease Creepers, and Sex With Lobsters.

— BY FRANK DE BLASE

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Join us for Rob Linton’s 13th Christmas Eve Celebration DECEMBER 24th LIVE from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

We take requests, play great holiday jazz, blues and big band music!

ROCHESTER’S 24 HOUR JAZZ STATION STREAMING LIVE 24/7/365 AT JAZZ901.ORG 16 CITY NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 6, 2016

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WED., NOVEMBER 30

Dave Douglas and Frank Woeste

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“Dada People” Greenleaf Music davedouglas.com

“A City Sings for the Season” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 SIBLEY BUILDING ATRIUM, 228 EAST MAIN STREET 3 P.M. | FREE (DONATIONS ACCEPTED) | 473-2234; ROSSINGS.ORG [ VOCAL ] For a third year, the Sibley Building will become a center for holiday music, dancing, and charity with “A City Sings for the Season.” This celebration of holiday music and dance is presented by the Rochester Oratorio Society, which will sing under director Eric Townell. ROS is joined by the Hochstein Youth Singers, the Dunwoody Dancers, Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Chorus, and ROCMusic Collaborative. Admission is free, but donations of food, cash, and personal care items benefit the Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network.

— BY DAVID RAYMOND

Sparx & Yarms FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 BUG JAR, 219 MONROE AVENUE 9 P.M. | $8 | BUGJAR.COM [ ELECTRONIC/FOLK ] While some bands take a decade’s

worth of albums to figure out what exactly makes them special, others only require one to make a point. After that, the ones worth remembering fondly tend to fade quietly into the night. Rochester’s Sparx & Yarms is one of these bands. Its self-titled debut (and only) album masterfully blends the temporal pulse of IDM and dub techno with the earnest vulnerability of folk, creating an aural experience that’s difficult to compartmentalize. It all makes Sparx & Yarms an easy band to miss, but thankfully they’re coming back for one more show.

— BY ALEXANDER JONES

Wednesday Happy Hour with Tegan & Lou. Record

Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. recordarchive.com.

5:30-7 p.m.

Known as Man Ray, the 1920’s-era Parisian Dadaist and Surrealist artist was actually a South Philadelphiaborn Jewish man named Emmanuel Radnitzky.

His enigmatic identity, along with the art work and movements he spearheaded, have inspired work in a totally different genre that was also taking off in the 1920’s: jazz. “Dada People,” by New York trumpeter Dave Douglas and Parisian pianist Frank Woeste, with support from bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Clarence Penn, paints a vivid aural picture of the artistic revolution of a century ago.

At times, the music is evocative of period composer Erik Satie (like on the track “Oedipe”); sometimes it attempts to capture the spirit of the place where much of the action occurred, as in the lyrical “Montparnasse.” There are also tunes like “Art of Reinvention” that conjure up both Ray’s life and work. But perhaps the most salient relation to early 20th century avant-garde movements can be found in Douglas and Woeste’s tempo-shifting and endlessly experimental compositions.

[ CLASSICAL ]

Eastman Wind Orchestra/ Eastman Wind Ensemble.

Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. eastmantheatre.org. 8 p.m.

Conducted by Kevin Holzman and Eric Laprade. Work from Cuong, Headlam, and Alacorn. Free.

Live from Hochstein: Holiday Music for Horns. Hochstein

Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. hochstein.org. 12-1 p.m.

Directed by W. Peter Kurau.

Performed by the Eastman Horn Choir.

— BY RON NETSKY

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Just Jazz Trio. Pythodd Jazz

Room, 4705 Lake Ave. 4916649. pythoddjazzroom.com.

8-11 p.m.

Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. thelittle.org.

7-9 p.m.

Rale Micic, John Abercrombie, Peter Bernstein, and Lage Lund “Inspired” Artist Share artistshare.com

They may be known for a wide variety of styles, but there is one thing that four of the top guitarists in jazz have in common: a reverence for the music and style of the late guitar giant Jim Hall. Rale Micic is an emerging Serbian guitarist; John Abercrombie, a top fusion player; and Peter Bernstein and Lage Lund are two of the most innovative guitarists on the contemporary scene. On their homage, “Inspired,” the common denominators are tunes associated with Hall and a fluid, melodic style reminiscent of his playing.

The CD contains every possible combination of duet, with the paired guitarists shifting back and forth from rhythm to lead. Each of the four also has a solo, showcasing their abilities to play rhythm, lead, and sometimes bass simultaneously.

These solos — “My Ideal” (Bernstein), “Embraceable You” (Abercrombie), “Body and Soul” (Lund), and “Alone Together” (Micic) — provide no shortage of “wow” moments. Only one tune, Hall’s “All Across the City,” is played by all four guitarists in a gorgeous arrangement by Micic. — BY RON NETSKY

THU., DECEMBER 1 [ CLASSICAL ]

Eastman at Washington Square. First Universalist

Church of Rochester, 150 Clinton Ave S. 546-2826. musicaspei.org.

12:15-12:45 p.m.

Eastman Faculty Artist Series: Steven Doane and Barry Snyder. Eastman East Wing

Hatch Recital Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-3000. eastmantheatre. org. 8 p.m. $10. [ JAZZ ]

Danny Ziemann & Friends.

Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, 1344 University Ave. 3195279. joebeanroasters.com.

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Music was more painful. So I started playing at Starbucks like three times a week. I was committed to go, so I had to play no matter how I felt. And I discovered that even on my worst days, those were my best performances. I’d play to the emotion I felt at the moment. I’d try not to perform; I was emoting. That’s when I learned this was awesome, a very healthy process. This is helping me sort through stuff, it’s a release.

So I started looking forward to performing.

Your songs are gentle and lyrically compelling. Did it bother you being relegated to the background?

I did want to be listened to, but I needed to develop myself. People were in there talking and having coffee. I would definitely get attention, but I could still kind of disappear and become atmosphere.

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Lisa Winter’s songs are like little prayers sent up on gossamer wings. They’re lyrically impactful yet melodically gentle.

The Rochester singer-songwriter is a compelling performer in her raw simplicity that’s seemingly couched in a pervading melancholy. The music shines regardless; you can blame it on her voice — a voice that comes off coquettish but not contrived.

Winter is as honest as her songs. It wasn’t always easy for her; she had to overcome stage fright to get what was in her out. Ultimately her music is what rescued her and what has drawn fans to her. She now has several albums out, including her latest, “Comfort.”

Winter came in to the CITY offices to explain. An edited version of that conversation follows.

CITY: You were a bit of a late bloomer?

Lisa Winter: I really didn’t start singing in

front of people until I was 18. It was a talent contest at my high school, the very end of my senior year. I didn’t really play the guitar, but I learned to play two songs. It was just something I had always wanted to do, though I was shy about singing in front of people, including my family. My parents didn’t know I sang; they would leave the house and I would sing.

How did you get over this?

I started playing and singing out a little bit.

I went to Geneseo for a year and sang at some coffeehouses around there. But it was really challenging; I had terrible stage fright. I would get so nervous my voice would shake, my knees would shake. I couldn’t sing the way I knew I could.

I’d sing here and there — a wedding ceremony — and get pretty discouraged about it. Just the whole experience of performing was excruciating. I just felt I wasn’t doing a good job because I was so nervous.

I didn’t play for a long time and that

I play house concerts; I play listening venues. I do play other venues as well, it’s just that some are more conducive to the style of music I do. I prepare for the type of venue it is. If I’m going to play a little wine bar or the type of venue that has dinner or something like that, I know that I’m providing atmosphere for people; they’re not going to be solely focused on me, which is totally fine. You want your music interesting enough melodically so the listener can enjoy the melody if they’re not totally focused on the song.

What is it with you and words — the word “comfort” in particular?

I love words. I collect words. I love the meter of them, the double entendre. I love grammar and figures of speech. When we were looking for a title for the CD, that word came up for each of the songs. It seemed like each song brought comfort in its own way. It just seemed appropriate Lyrically or melodically? How do you write?

When I write music, I will hear a sound, a chord, something. And I will be inspired by that sound to write a thing. When I write a thing, whether it’s a lyric or a little piece of a melody, then I’m looking for the sound I hear in my head.

Do you have studio fright?

Initially yeah, but now after I’ve done it a few times, I can sit back and listen.

What’s something you’ll never do?

I’ll never do heavy metal. But I do like rock music. I suppose I could have gone that direction a long time ago.

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The folks who run the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival are transplanting that summer jazz vibe to the snowy winter in Rochester. Past festival favorites, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, will bring its distinctive strain of Dixieland jazz to the Kodak Hall stage for a “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party.” Zoot Suits will be the order of the day as the band runs through classics like “Go Daddy-O” and “Mr. Pinstripe Suit,” not to mention a few holiday favorites.

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Bill Schmitt and the Bluesmasters. JB’s

Smokehouse, 211 Main Street.

East Rochester. 485-0983. jbsmokehouse.com. 8-11 p.m.

Blues for Food. Brue Coffee Co., 960 Genesee St. 697-0236. facebook.com/ bruecoffee. 7-9 p.m.

The Bluesmasters. JB’s Smokehouse, 211 Main Street.

East Rochester. 485-0983. jbsmokehouse.com. 8-11 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]

A Ceremony of Carols and A Touch of Brass. Asbury First

United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave. 586-5677. concentus.org. 7:30 p.m. Works from “Ceremony Carols,” and “Christmas Cantata.”. $5-$15.

Eastman-Rochester Chorus and Eastman School Symphony Orchestra. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 274-3000. eastmantheatre.org.

8 p.m. Conducted by William Weinert. [ VOCALS ]

Lullabies for the Mother and Child. Church of the

Assumption, 20 East Ave, Fairport. 223-9006. gvoc.org.

7:30-9:30 p.m. $12-$15.

Meet Me in St. Louis. Lyric Theater, 440 East Ave. 7385995. rochesterlyricopera.org.

Through Dec. 11. Fri. Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Sat. & Thurs. Dec. 3,8 , & 10, 7:30 p.m. Sun. & Sat. Dec. 4, 10, & 11, 2 p.m. $15-$17. [ JAZZ ]

Chris Ott: Solo Piano. Prosecco

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Deborah Branch. Amaya Indian Cuisine, 1900 S. Clinton Ave. 241-3223.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy plays Wednesday, December 7, at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs Street.8 p.m. $20-$65. eastmanthatre.org; bbvd.com.

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Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo. Charley Brown’s,

1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202.

FredCostello.com. 7:30 p.m.

GCC Trio. Pythodd Jazz Room, 4705 Lake Ave. 491-6649. pythoddjazzroom.com.

8-11 p.m.

Lance Hoffman Quartet. Harry G’s New York Deli & Café, 678 South Ave. 256-1324. harrygsdeli.com. 6-8 p.m.

SAT., DECEMBER 3 [ BLUES ]

Leah & the Upheaval. JB’s Smokehouse, 211 Main Street.

East Rochester. 485-0983. jbsmokehouse.com. 8-11 p.m.

Zach Deputy. Flour City Station, 170 East Ave. 413-5745. flourcitystation.com. 9 p.m. $10-$12. [ CLASSICAL ]

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Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime.

Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. badfish. com. 7 p.m. $20-$25.

Guy Smiley. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832. thefirehousesaloon.com.

9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Holiday Rock and Roll Evening. The Argyle Grill at

Eagle Vale Golf Club, 4344 Nine Mile Point Rd. Fairport. 7345447. rocnroll.com. 8-11 p.m.

The Sadies. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 506-5530. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9:30 p.m. $20-$25.

The Temptators, Attic Abasement, Sparx & Yarms, and Cicada. Bug Jar, 219

Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar. com. 8 p.m. A First Friday group show with new art work from: Ax, Billy T. Lyons, Dellarious, Frank Bacon, and more.

Walt O’Brien. Marge’s Lakeside Inn, 4909 Culver Rd. 3231020. margeslakesideinn.com.

7-10 p.m.

Brockport Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops Concert. St. Luke’s Brockport,

14 State St. Brockport. 4028126. brockportsymphony. org. 4-5:30 p.m. Conducted by Jonathan Allentoff. “The Night Before Christmas” (1905) will be on screen as accompanied by a performance of Allentoff’s new score. Other works from “Frozen,” and more.

Santa in a Mango Tree Holiday Concert. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 3597092. hpl.org. 2-4 p.m. [ JAZZ ]

Bob Sneider Trio. Pythodd Jazz Room, 4705 Lake Ave. 4916649. pythoddjazzroom.com.

8-11 p.m.

Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo. Charley Brown’s, 1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202.

FredCostello.com. 7:30 p.m. [ HIP-HOP/RAP ]

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Saxophonist David Murray is among the greatest improvisers in jazz today. When he joins master percussionist Kahil El’Zabar and top Chicago bassist Harrison Bankhead in the Ritual Trio, the chemistry should be explosive in the most positive sense of the word. A founding member of the World Saxophone Quartet, Murray has played with a “Who’s Who” of jazz greats and singers ranging from Cassandra Wilson to Macy Gray. Better get your ticket early for this one.

When Maura and Pete Kennedy decided to go out on a first date, she was in Texas and he was in Colorado, so they had to meet half way. The midway point was in Lubbock, Texas, where Buddy Holly is buried — the now-married couple’s date was at Holly’s gravesite. While that initial meeting might sound creepy, The Kennedy’s music is much less so. The pair borrows from Celtic and Appalachian traditions and blends inspiration from 1960’s folk-rock bands like The Byrds. The result is pleasant and cool.

The Ritual Trio with David Murray performs Monday, December 5, at Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Avenue.

8 p.m. $20 advance; $25 at the door. 271-3354; bopshop. com; kahilelzabar.net. — BY RON NETSKY Having a party?

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[ POP/ROCK ] Lou Gramm. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 544-8860. houseofguitars.com. 5 p.m.

Performance followed by a signing for his book “Juke Box Hero.”.

Nuthin Fancy Band. Jeffrey’s, 3115 E. Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 4864937. jeffreysbar.com.

7:30-10:30 p.m.

The Sadies. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 506-5530. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9:30 p.m. $20-$25.

Violet Mary, Uganda Water Project Benefit Show. Lovin’

Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 2929940. ugandanwaterproject.com/ TwoTanks. 6-11 p.m. With special guest Junkyard Fieldtrip. Proceeds are donated to the Uganda Water Project.

SUN., DECEMBER 4 [ CLASSICAL ]

A Ceremony of Carols and A Touch of Brass. The Lutheran Church

of the Incarnate Word, 597 East Avenue. 586-5677. concentus.org.

3 p.m. Works from “Ceremony of Carols,” and “Christmas Cantata.”. $5-$15.

Compline. Christ Church, 141 East Ave. 454-3878. christchurchrochester.org. 9-9:30 p.m. Donations appreciated.

Eastman Faculty Artist Series: David Ying. Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs

St. 274-3000. eastmantheatre.org.

3 p.m. $10.

Geneseo Piano Trio. Doty Recital

Hall SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo. 245-5824. geneseo.edu/music. 3 p.m.

Performed by Andrew Bergevin, Jonathen Gonder, James Kirkwood.

Doty Recital Hall SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo. 2455824. 3 p.m. Works from Mozart, Shostakovich and Debussy.

Performed by Andrew Bergevin, Jonathan Gonder, and James Kirkwood.

Horn Choir. Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu. 7 p.m.

Nazareth College Holiday Prism Concert. Nazareth College Linehan Chapel, 4245 East Ave.,. 3892700. naz.edu/dept/music. 3-4:30 p.m.

Music from Polar Express and Frozen. Hochstein Performance

Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 4542100. rpo.org. 2 & 4 p.m. $25. [ VOCALS ]

Christmas Ceilidh Band Concert.

The Kennedys perform with Tough Old Bird on Saturday, December 3, at Café Veritas at First Unitarian Church, 220 South Winton Road. 7:30 p.m. $10-$18. cafeveritas.org; kennedysmusic.com.

— BY ROMAN DIVEZUR 473-2234. ROSsings.org. 3 p.m.

Donations of food items, cash, and personal care items are accepted at the door. Benefit of the Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]

Space Jesus and Yeti. Montage

Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 3255600. themontagemusichall.com.

8 p.m. $20-$25. [ JAZZ ]

WaterColors. Pythodd Jazz

Room, 4705 Lake Ave. 491-6649. pythoddjazzroom.com.

5:30-8:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]

Bill Kirchen’s Honky Tonk Holiday Show. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point

Dr. 271-3354. bopshop.com. 7:3010 p.m. $20-$25.

Tiny Moving Parts. Harmony House, 58 East Main St. Webster.

265-9540. 6 p.m. $12-$14.

Parkminster Presbyterian Church, 2710 Chili Ave. 247-8039. christmasceilidh.com.

3-4:30 p.m.

Meet Me in St. Louis. Lyric Theater, 440 East Ave. 738-5995. rochesterlyricopera.org. Dec. 11.

Through Dec. 11. Fri. Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Sat. & Thurs. Dec. 3,8 , & 10, 7:30 p.m. Sun. & Sat. Dec. 4, 10, & 11, 2 p.m. $15-$17.

Messiah Sing-in. First Presbyterian Church of Brockport, 35 Main Street. Brockport. 395-2787. brockport.edu. 7:30 p.m. $5.

Recital Hall SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo. 245-5824. geneseo.edu/music.

8 p.m.

OSSIA New Music. Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm.rochester. edu. 8 p.m. Works from Reich, Lachenman, and Feldman.

Rochester Oratorio Society: Benefit Concert. The Sibley

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Building, 228 East Main St.

MON., DECEMBER 5 [ CLASSICAL ]

Geneseo Jazz Ensemble. Doty

Meet Me in St. Louis. Lyric

Theater, 440 East Ave. 738-5995. rochesterlyricopera.org. Dec. 11.

Through Dec. 11. Fri. Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Sat. & Thurs. Dec. 3,8 , & 10, 7:30 p.m. Sun. & Sat. Dec. 4, 10, & 11, 2 p.m. $15-$17. [ JAZZ ]

Geneseo Jazz Ensemble. Doty

Recital Hall SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo. 245-5529. geneseo.edu. 8 p.m. Directed by Bill Tiberio.

Jazz Jam Sessions with the Tony Hiler Trio. Pythodd Jazz Room,

4705 Lake Ave. 491-6649. pythoddjazzroom.com. 7-10 p.m.

Jazzy Holidays. Penfield High School, 25 High School Dr. Penfield. 872-0774. penfieldsymphony.org. 7:30 p.m.

Featuring the works of George Gershwin and Chick Corea. $12$15. [ POP/ROCK ]

Jorma Kaukonen. JCC Rochester,

1200 Edgewood Ave. 461-2000. jccrochester.org. 7 p.m. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the JCC’s Campership Fund. $45.

TUE., DECEMBER 6 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]

Holiday Banjo Performance.

Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. hpl.org.

7-8:30 p.m.

Art

Chris Holmquist’s “The Back, Back Yard (of Nathan Lyon’s Old Studio)” is part of the Community Darkroom’s “Under Safelight” exhibit, which spotlights darkroom processes. PHOTO PROVIDED

The pull of process “Under Safelight” THROUGH DECEMBER 30 COMMUNITY DARKROOM GALLERIES, GENESEE CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION, 713 MONROE AVENUE MONDAY, 9 A.M. TO 9:30 P.M.; TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, 9 A.M. TO 6:30 P.M.; FRIDAY, 12 P.M. TO 5 P.M.; SATURDAY 10 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. FREE | 395-5253; ROCHESTERARTS.ORG [ REVIEW ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

There’s much to be said about the disappearing scientific element of making art and the stalwart enthusiasts keeping it alive. Chemistry and creativity have strolled hand-in-hand throughout human history, but just as the majority of painters stopped grinding their own minerals when they could buy any ready-made hue, most photographers’ understanding of chemistry and calculations faded with the onset of digital tech.

But analog vernacular is alive and well in some corners. The current show at the Genesee Center’s Community Darkroom Galleries spotlights the darkroom work of three photographers — Chris Holmquist, Jonathan Merritt, and Mark J. Watts. Despite having embraced digital photography, their fondness for older modes of making helps keep those practices alive.

“Under Safelight” draws its title from a bit of old-school photography jargon. It refers to the filtered light that lets photographers see what they are doing in the darkroom, without exposing their work to damaging rays. The title evokes the elusive image of a solitary photographer-scientist tinkering with chemicals, with only a soft red glow pushing at the enveloping shadows.

The smallish, meditative work represented in the show speaks of the romantic apprehension of pursuing an effect, with no guarantee the experiment will yield the desired outcome. It’s the difference between knowing how to drive and knowing your engine through and through. No doubt that strictly-digital photographers achieve artfulness, but the thrill of the darkroom is about knowing how to make those effects by hand, and at the expert level, to individualize the formula toward limitless potentials.

In his statement, Holmquist points out that “using a darkroom today is a choice, and no longer a necessity as it was for the first 160 years of photography. Nowadays, those who do it have different reasons than image makers of yore, and often those reasons are hard to articulate.”

For Holmquist, the pursuit of old processes is as much “about collecting old darkroom paraphernalia as it is about making gorgeous prints on silver-gelatin papers … and its as much about reading antiquated books or old patents as it is about taking a really great photograph,” he says. “Making photographic prints with chemical technology turns out to be a remarkably multidisciplinary affair.”

His work, on display in the Sunken Room, varies greatly in subject matter. There are the motion studies of “Pow Wow,” a tiny portrait of a Native American dancing, and “The Goat,” in which the shaggy bulk of the beast is barely contained within the tight shot. His quiet still life, “A Moment on the Porcelain,” depicts the elegant splay of a houseplant catching slanted light on the back of a toilet.

Holmquist shakes up his silver gelatin prints with “The Back, Back Yard (of Nathan Lyons’ Old Studio),” a series of five Polaroid Polacolor prints that together form a broken panorama of tangled flora that dwarfs the

modest buildings beyond. In its gentle spectrum of hues with colorful rays jetting through the greenery, the work stands out as the most colorful in the show’s sea of grayscale images. You can achieve something akin to these dreamy images by using digital filters, but those severely limit the individual nuances you’d be able to get. And by doing it the old school way, you learn how it’s done.

Mark J. Watts compares silver gelatin prints made in a darkroom to other analog technologies, such as vinyl records. “Many people say that vinyl records sound ‘warmer’ compared with digital files, I feel that darkroom prints look ‘richer’ compared to their digital counterparts,” he says.

Here, Watts shows two distinct bodies of work in silver gelatin: “From Water” and “Men with Dogs.” The former group includes 11 small studies of environments in flux. His statement says he aims to frame “change brought to the landscape by water, erosion, and time.” By shooting not from the shore but from the perspective of the water, looking at banks and bordering buildings, he forms portraits of bodies-in-motion glancing back at damage done.

Watts says the impetus for his “Men with Dogs” series is to provide the subjects and their families with an heirloom print.

The images strike a balance between formal portrait, focusing on the bond between each pair, and casual in their outdoor settings, with the backdrops of yards, woods, and the backs of houses.

Jonathan Merritt’s work is about stripping a specific scene down to a near abstraction, and distilling his momentary apprehension of its essence. He does this by going out to shoot at sleepy hours, when the heaviest presence is atmosphere and the light of streetlamps.

“When you wander the confluence of urban and suburban, it’s difficult to notice the details when the world is so loud and busy,” Merritt writes in his provided statement. “But at night, it’s a different story.

With the slow, careful and meditative quality of camera in hand, I explore this territory in that cool, solitary quiet.

Through his smart cropping of specific plays of light and shadow, familiar settings and objects become slightly surreal.

Cracked sidewalks or still black puddles reflecting nearly nothing — white noise on a day-to-day basis — become the subject. Gritty urban corners are cleansed by sharp chiaroscuro, but the graphic quality of this geometric shadow play is wonderfully complicated by the texture of street debris, clouds, or a field of perfect raindrops upon car hoods. Through Merritt’s eyes, these scenes feel like fresh, undiscovered territory.

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Personal. 6 p.m. George Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave. Part of the Wish You Were Here series.

Work explores the relationship between memory and place 2713361. eastman.org.

[ OPENING ] Anderson Arts Building, 250 N. Goodman St. Anderson Alley Artists Holiday Gala. 201-9101603. andersonalleyartists.com.

International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Crystal Blue America. Through Dec. 31. Paintings by Marcella Gillenwater. 264-1440. internationalartacquisitions.com. [ CONTINUING ] ART EXHIBITS 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. Memories, Life, and Perception. Through Dec. 4.

Artwork by the Haas family. 5468400. EpiscopalSeniorLife.org.

Gowen Room, Wilson Commons, University of Rochester River Campus. Internment: The Japanese American Experience.

Through Dec. 11. Featuring the work of Margaret Miyake, capturing the lives of JapaneseAmerican citizens following the attack on Pearl Harbor. 2768709. sas.rochester.edu.

Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. The 12th Annual Holiday Show. Through Dec. 23. Opening reception Dec. 2, 5-9 p.m. Photography from Emily Berkson, Josh Burliss, Bruce Elling, and more. imagecityphotographygallery.com.

Lockhart Gallery at SUNY Geneseo, 28 Main St. Landscape Sublime.

Through Dec. 10. Closing reception Wed., Dec. 7, 5-7 p.m.

Digital photographs by Anastasia Samoylova. 245-5813. geneseo. edu/galleries.

Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. Points of View. Through Dec. 3.

Featuring sculptures and works in mixed media by Kristine Bouyoucos and William Keyser.

271- 5885. oxfordgallery.com.

Perinton Historical Society & Fairport Museum, 18 Perrin St. Fairport. Santa Clauses Have Come to Town. Through Dec. 17. 70 pieces from Peg McGee’s Santa Claus collection. 223-3749. perintonhistoricalsociety.org.

Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. Meleko Mokgosi’s Pax Kaffraria. Pax Kaffraria is a collaborative exhibition between RoCo and the Memorial Art Gallery.

Composed of 8 paintings (referred to as chapters), 1 of which will be displayed at RoCo Feb. 3 - Mar. 19. 6 other works will be displayed at MAG Feb. 19 - May 7. 585-461-2222. rochestercontemporary.org.

The Tea Pottery, 1115 E. Main St., suite 420 door #2. Art Your Own. Through Dec. 17. Paintings by Anna DeHond. 469-8217.

Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. Bill Stephens: Drawing from Within.

Through Jan. 20. 785-1369.

Call for Artwork [ WED., NOVEMBER 30 ] Call for Submission: Black Lives Have Always Mattered.

Through Feb. 1, 2017.

Seeking a essays, poems, and personal narratives. Submission deadline Feb. 1, 2017 blacklivesmatter@2leafpress.org.

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Art Events [ THU., DECEMBER 1 ] Diàna Markosian: Documenting the

LITERATURE | “READ LOCAL”: ARACELIS GIRMAY In September, local literary organizations kicked off a new “Read Local” series of featured author events, presenting opportunities for local businesses to collaborate while supporting home-grown literature. Each event is held in a bar, where attendees are encourage to meet and talk with the author over a drink. The informal nature of the series aims to foster a closer community in Rochester, organizers say.

The second installment of the series will take place on Saturday, December 3, featuring award-winning, Massachusetts-based author Aracelis Girmay. She will present her newest collection of poetry, “the black maria.” Published by BOA Editions earlier this year, Girmay’s verses explore African diasporic histories (Girmay is of Eritrean, Puerto Rican, and African-American lineage), the consequences of racism in America, and the concepts of loss, transformation, and identity.

Girmay will host a poetry master class at Writers & Books (740 University Avenue) at 10 a.m. The cost to participate is $77 ($60 for W&B members, registration is recommended). Later in the day at 6 p.m., she will give a reading of her work at Three Heads Brewing (186 Atlantic Avenue), which is free and open to the public. For more information or to register for the master class, call 473-259 or visit wab.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

[ FRI., DECEMBER 2 ] CO-LAB. 6-9 p.m. Gallery r, 100 College Ave A group exhibition of collaborative projects by RIT students from the Schools of Art, American Crafts, Design, Film & Animation, and Photographic Arts & Sciences 585-256-3312. galleryr.rit.edu.

Krampus Does Hungerford. 5-9 p.m. Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. A blizzard of nice art & naughty fun in over 15 studios, with event-exclusive art, raffles and contests 414-5643. facebook.com/fungerford. [ SAT., DECEMBER 3 ] Black-tie Gallery Event Featuring Kids Artwork. 6:30-8 p.m.

Rochester Brainery, 176 Anderson Ave, F109 Presented

by Rochester Academy of Music & Arts. Dress your finest, and see artwork contributed by local kids 506-9437. rochesterbrainery.com.

The Day the Artists Spoke. 1-5 p.m. Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. Backto-back talks by participating artists in the 26th Annual Members Exhibition 461-2222. rochestercontemporary.org.

Comedy [ THU., DECEMBER 1 ] John Henson. 7:30 p.m. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster 671-9080. thecomedyclub.us.

Dance Events [ THU., DECEMBER 1 ] DANCE/Strasser. 7:30 p.m. Rose L. Strasser Studio, Hartwell Hall, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St., Brockport Showcase of new and innovative choreography $9-$17. brockport.edu. [ SAT., DECEMBER 3 ] The Nutcracker. Dec. 3.

Canandaigua Academy, 435 East St, Canandaigua Sat. Dec., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Dec. 4, 2 p.m.

Presented by the Rochester City Ballet $12-$75. 347-563- 3901. rochestercityballet.org.

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THEATER | “BIG WIGS: HOLIDAY HAMS” Now that you’ve stuffed your turkey, prepare to have your bells jingled and your chestnuts roasted as Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune don their gay apparel for “Holiday Hams,” a seasonally festive rendition of their irreverent “Big Wigs” Las Vegas-style revue. Featuring bawdy comedy, high-energy costume changes, and impeccable impersonations of your favorite divas — from Cher and Tina Turner, to Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli, Joan Rivers, and more — the ladies are sure to sleigh the house down.

“Holidays Hams” will take place Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, at Blackfriar’s Theatre, 795 East Main Street. 8 p.m. both nights. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the Blackfriars box office or online at blackfriars.org. For more information about The Big Wigs, visit thebigwigsshow.com.

— BY ADAM LUBITOW

Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transformation. Dec. 1-10. Todd Theatre, University of Rochester, River Campus Through Dec. 10.

Wed.-Sat. Dec. 1-3, & 7-10, 7 p.m. Sun. Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Explores the lives of a group of small town Vermonters through the minutely detailed lens of those characters taking an acting class $8-$15.

273-5159. rochester.edu/theatre.

A Holiday Trilogy, by Justin Rielly.

Thursdays-Sundays Black Sheep Theatre, 274 N Goodman St., third floor, Studio D313 Through Dec. 10. Thurs.-Sat. Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 8 p.m. Sun. Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Three one-act plays byJustin Rielly, directed by Don Bartalo, Jacqueline Moe, and Sue Zuris $16-$20. 861-4816. blacksheeptheatre.org.

The Lonesome West. Fri., Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 4, 2 p.m.

Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Through Dec. 10. Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 4,

2 p.m. By Martin McDonagh $9$17. 395-2787. brockport.edu.

My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy. Dec. 1-11. JCC Hart Theatre, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Through Dec. 11. Thurs. Dec. 1 & 7 (ASL interpreted), 7 p.m., Sat. Dec. 3 & 10, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. Dec. 4 & 11 (live Captioned), 2 p.m., Tues. Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Wed. Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Starring Brad Zimmerman 585-461-2000. mysonthewaiter.com.

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Theater Audition [ SAT., DECEMBER 3 ] Hands on a Hardbody Auditions.

2 p.m. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E. Main St Musical & Dance auditions. Prepare 32 bars of 2 contrasting pieces. Musical theatre or rock/country/pop appropriate.

Casting ages 20s-60s. No appointment necessary 4541260. blackfriars.org. [ MON., DECEMBER 5 ] The Cat’s Meow Theater Audition.

7 p.m. Lyric Theater, 440 East Ave Actors should come to the audition with a headshot and a resume to be left with the director tuchie02@gmail.com.

Film [ WED., NOVEMBER 30 ] Bad Objects: Experimental Digital Performance. 8 p.m. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. 442-8676. vsw.org.

Transparent: A Multi-Disciplinary Symposium. 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, River Campus Through Dec. 2. Wed. Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m., Thurs. Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., and Fri. Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m 275-6948. rochester. edu/college/gsw.

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THEATER | “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Needless to say, Geva Theatre Center’s production of “A Christmas Carol” has become a Rochester holiday tradition for many families, for the theater, and for the actors themselves. The current adaptation — by Artistic Director Mark Cuddy, with music and lyrics by Gregg Coffin — premiered in 2010, and continues to draw large crowds every season. It’s easy to see why: Geva keeps a high bar for this production, and Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim have become forever ingrained in our Christmas culture. Several actors are back in past roles, including Guy Paul as Scrooge, Remi Sandri as the Ghost of Jacob Marley, and Joel Blum as Mr. Fezziwig and the Ghost of Christmas Present — and numerous local young actors will make their Geva debut. Directed by Mark Cuddy.

“A Christmas Carol” is now on stage at Geva Theatre Center (75 Woodbury Boulevard) through Saturday, December 24. Tickets start at $25. For specific dates and times, call 232-4382, or check out gevatheatre.org.

— BY JAKE CLAPP

[ THU., DECEMBER 1 ] “Transparent” Screening and Q&A. 7-9 p.m. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue Will feature the first two episodes of Transparent Season 3, followed by a discussion with with Zackary Drucker 2756948. rochester.edu/college/gsw/ Conferences/Transparent%20 Symposium.html. [ FRI., DECEMBER 2 ] Land Forms: Media Installations.

6-9 p.m. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. 442-8676. vsw.org.

Kids Events [ SAT., DECEMBER 3 ] Edgerton Train Room Holiday Open House. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St 428-6769. edgertonmodelrailroadclub.com.

Holiday 35th Annual Metro Justice Alternative Fair. Fri., Dec. 2, 5-9 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd $3 donation. 3973535. metrojustice.org.

Breakfast with Santa. Sat., Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-noon. Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610 Welch Rd, North Java $5-$7. 457-3228.

Breast Friends Holiday Bazaar.

Thu., Dec. 1, 5-9 p.m. Elizabeth Wende Breast Care — Brighton Location, 170 Sawgrass Drive Evening of mocktails, hors d’oeuvres and holiday shopping from specialty vendors. Bringing a continues on page 26

ART | FEMINIST FIBER ART GALLERY Feminist Fiber Art, a traveling art exhibit curated by Rochester-based artist Iris Nectar, hosts shows, craft workshops, performances, and concerts in DIY spaces with a mission to show how feminists use fiber art to “subvert its history as ‘women’s work’ in colorful, fun, and sexually liberated ways.”

For its third formal gallery exhibit, Feminist Fiber Art will fill The Yards’ space with work from American and international artists — including Canadians Emily Hiller and Michelle Gauthier, Icelandic artist Yrurari, and Lhama, who’s based in Brazil. The inclusive project will continue to travel around the country and the world to collaborate with artists from all backgrounds.

Feminist Fiber Art hosts its opening event on Friday, December 2, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at The Yards, 50-52 Public Market. The gallery will also be open Saturday, December 3, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The exhibit is free. For more information, visit feministfiberart.com. — BY KIARA ALFONSECA rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 23

Movies

Movie Theaters 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

Sense and sensuality “The Handmaiden”

twisted tale mixing eroticism, romance, and dark comedy with flashes of Chan-wook’s (NR), DIRECTED BY PARK CHAN-WOOK characteristically graphic violence. The result OPENS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, AT THE LITTLE is absolutely bonkers — which also makes THEATRE it one of the most out and out entertaining films this year. [ REVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW Adapted from the 2002 novel “Fingersmith”

by British novelist Sarah Waters (with the story Appearances can be deceiving. In “The transplanted from Victorian-era England to Handmaiden” that platitude holds true both for 1930’s Korea during the Japanese occupation), its story’s duplicitous characters and also for the “The Handmaiden” follows wily pickpocket film itself. At first glance, the latest movie from Sook-hee (newcomer Kim Tae-ri). Raised South Korean auteur Park Chan-wook appears by a Dickensian den of orphans and thieves, to be a lush, ornately embellished period Sook-hee is recruited by Count Fujiwara (Ha romance, but behind that somewhat staid first Jung-woo) to assist in a long con in which she’ll impression is the heart of … well, of a Park become a handmaiden to Lady Hideko (Kim Chan-wook movie.

Min-hee), a wealthy Japanese heiress living Nominated for the Palme d’Or at Cannes in a sprawling country estate with her uncle, this year, “The Handmaiden” is a luridly Kouzuki (Cho Jin-woong).

Sook-hee’s task is to manipulate Hideko into falling for, and eventually marry, the dashing (in his own mind at least) Fujiwara, who’ll be passing himself off as Japanese nobility.

Once they’ve married, Fujiwara will have Hideko committed to a madhouse, leaving Ha Jung-woo and Kim Min-hee in “The Handmaiden.” PHOTO COURTESY MAGNOLIA PICTURES the devious pair to

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What follows is a twisting tale of shifting alliances, manipulation, and betrayal, in which love clashes with power and control.

The film is split into three distinct sections, folding in on itself to present certain events from a different character’s point of view, and offering us a deeper understanding of each of the four main characters. The movie is nothing if not elegantly constructed.

It’s soon apparent that Hideko is under the thumb of her sadistic uncle, who has her perform staged readings of erotica — complete with wooden mannequin to use for demonstrative purposes — for audiences of drooling men. But Sook-hee and Hideko find a respite in each other from the men who seek to oppress them. In some ways, it seems as though when the women finally embrace their true desires and fall in bed together, they’re reclaiming for themselves acts that were previously meant only for the pleasure of men.

Throughout the film, the women are very much in control of the narrative, though the exploration of how the two women find their liberation is occasionally at odds with the way Chan-wook’s camera takes on a distinctly male gaze as it offers the best perspectives to view the prolonged bouts of graphic lovemaking.

Park Chan-wook made his English-language debut in 2013 with the underrated gothic thriller “Stoker,” but he is best known for his

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brutal “Vengeance” trilogy (“Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance,” “Oldboy,” and “Lady Vengeance”).

As demonstrated in those, the filmmaker is a master at maintaining control over his films’ slippery sense of tone, using it to upend his audience’s every expectation.

“The Handmaiden’s” themes of identity and power are underlined in the use of subtitles, which shift between two colors depending on whether the character is speaking Korean or Japanese. That distinction becomes a critical detail based on who the characters are pretending to be at that specific moment, as well as when and to whom they choose to speak each language.

Chan-wook also explores the way in which beautiful facades can hide untold depths of depravity. In keeping with that idea, the film is a feast for the eyes thanks to cinematographer Chung Chung-hoon, lavish production design from Ryu Seong Hie, and sumptuous period costumes by Jo Sang Gyeong. This is a film that definitely benefits from being seen on the big screen.

A seductive, sensual delight, “The Handmaiden” is just the right mix of cerebral and smutty. Beneath all the sex and plot twists is an ardently felt love story, one that keeps unfurling to reveal new and unexpected depths.

Visit rochestercitynewspaper.com on Friday for additional film coverage, including a review of “The Eagle Huntress.”

[ OPENING ] ANGEL FACE (1952): An ambulance driver gets involved with a rich girl that might have a darker side. Dryden (Sun., Dec. 4, 8 p.m.)

DIRTY DANCING (1987): Nobody puts Baby in a corner. Little (Fri., Dec. 2, 9 p.m.)

THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (G): This documentary follows a 13-yearold girl as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her family to become an eagle hunter. Little FIREWORKS (1997): A police officer spirals into depression and questionable behavior after leaving the force in the face of harrowing personal and professional difficulties. Dryden (Wed., Nov. 30, 8 p.m.)

THE GODLESS GIRL (1929): Cecil B. DeMille directs this highvoltage drama of wild youth.

Dryden (Tue., Dec, 6, 8 p.m.)

THE HANDMAIDEN (NR): In the latest from Park Chan-Wook (“Oldboy”), a pickpocket and a forger team up to fleece a Japanese heiress out of her fortune, but things don’t proceed as planned. Little IN A LONELY PLACE (1950): A well-meaning woman clears a potentially violent screenwriter who’s suspected of murder, but soon begins to have doubts.

Dryden (Sat., Dec. 3, 8 p.m.)

INCARNATE (PG-13): A scientist with the ability to enter the subconscious minds of the possessed must save a young boy from the grips of a demon.

Starring Aaron Eckhart. Culver, Henrietta, Tinseltown JASON AND SHIRLEY (2015): Recreates the power struggle between filmmaker Shirley Clarke and her subject, Jason Holliday, a black gay man, over the 12-hour filming session that gave rise to Clarke’s iconic documentary “Portrait of Jason.” Dryden (Fri., Dec 2, 8 p.m.)

WINGS OF DESIRE (1987): An angel tires of overseeing human activity and wishes to become human when he falls in love with a mortal. Dryden (Thu., Dec. 1, 8 p.m.)

[ CONTINUING] THE ACCOUNTANT (R): As a math savant cooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise. Starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, and John Lithgow.

Canandaigua, Tinseltown ALLIED (R): In 1942, an intelligence officer encounters a female French Resistance fighter on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. When they reunite in London, their relationship is tested by the pressures of war.

Starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster ALMOST CHRISTMAS (PG13): A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Thanksgiving since their mom died. Starring Gabrielle Union, Danny Glover, Omar Epps, and Mo’Nique. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster ARRIVAL (PG-13): Amy Adams stars as a linguist who’s recruited by the military to assist in translating alien communications. With Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker.

Canadaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster BAD SANTA 2 (R): Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, a con man teams up with his angry little sidekick, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, and Christina Hendricks.

Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster BLEED FOR THIS (R): The true story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza who, after a near fatal car crash, made one of sport’s most incredible comebacks.

Starring Miles Teller and Aaron Eckhart. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Tinseltown, Webster DEEPWATER HORIZON (PG13): Mark Wahlberg stars in this story set on the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, which exploded during April 2010 and created the worst oil

spill in U.S. History. Movies 10 DOCTOR STRANGE (PG-13): After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under his wing and trains him to defend the world against evil. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster DON’T BREATHE (R): A group of teens break into a blind man’s home thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime. They’re wrong. Movies 10 THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN (R): Life gets even more unbearable for an outcast teen when her best friend starts dating her older brother.

Starring Hailee Steinfeld and Woody Harrelson. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (PG13): Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) arrives in the U.S. with a suitcase full of magical creatures, but when they escape the wizarding world is thrown into chaos. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, IMAX, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN (R): Emily Blunt stars as a young woman who witnesses a murder on her way into work and becomes entangled in the ensuing investigation. Movies 10 HACKSAW RIDGE (R): The true story of WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, the first Conscientious Objector in American history to win the Congressional Medal of Honor. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster INFERNO (PG-13): After waking up in a hospital with amnesia, professor Robert Langdon and a doctor must race against time to foil a deadly global plot. Starring Tom Hanks and Felicity Jones. Culver JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK (PG-13): Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name and uncovers a

potential secret from his past that could change his life forever. Culver LOVING (PG-13): The true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, the couple whose relationship led to the landmark 1967 Supreme Court case legalizing interracial marriage in the U.S. Little, Pittsford THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (PG-13): In this remake of John Sturges’ classic western, seven gun men in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. Starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, and Vincent D’onofrio. Movies 10 MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (PG13): Tim Burton directs this fantasy about a teenager who finds himself transported to an island where he must help protect a group of orphans with special powers from creatures intent on destroying them.

Canandaigua, Movies 10 MOANA (PG): In this animated adventure, a young woman sets sail for a fabled island with the assistance from the legendary demi-god Maui.

Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster MOONLIGHT (R): The life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown RULES DON’T APPLY (PG-13): The unconventional love story of an aspiring actress, her determined driver, and the eccentric billionaire they work for. Starring Warren Beatty, Alden Ehrenreich, Matthew Broderick, Annette Bening, and Lily Collins. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster SHUT IN (PG-13): While holed up in her isolated home with her disabled son, a child psychologist works to locate a client who’s gone missing.

Starring Naomi Watts and Jacob Tremblay. Tinseltown

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Candlelight Night. Tue., Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. Pittsford Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 576 .

Pittsford Horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, live reindeer, food vendors, treats, and more 3102004. pittsfordchamber.org.

Eddie the Elk and the Twelve Days of Christmas. Sat., Dec. 3, 1 & 3 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 4, 1 & 3 p.m.

Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. rmsc.org.

Annual Holiday Bazaar. Sat., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Geneseo United Methodist Church, 4520 Genesee St. Presented by the Geneseo United Methodist Women 243-3160.

A Handmade Holiday - Holiday Craft Show. Sat., Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic German House Auditorium, 315 Gregory Street Coincides with It’s a Wonderful Life in the Wedge 3559768. evan@peerless.events. historicgermanhouse.com.

A Holiday of Song, Dance, and Comedy. Sat., Dec. 3, 2 p.m.

Legacy at Willow Pond, 40 Willow Pond Way Featuring the Traveling Cabaret 388-7663.

Holiday Open House on Park Avenue. Thu., Dec. 1, 5-9 p.m.

Stroll Park Avenue and enjoy an evening of free holiday entertainment, season fun, and take a horse drawn wagon ride park-avenue.org.

Holidays at Main Street Artists’ Gallery & Studio. Fri., Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m. Main Street Artists’ Gallery & Studio, 1115 E. Main St. Handpainted ornaments and original work by the 18 members 2335645. mainstreetartistsgallery. com.

More Fire Glass Studio: Holiday Open House and Sale. Fri., Dec. 2, 5-7:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More Fire Glass Studio, 36 Field Street 242-0450. morefireglass.com.

Tree Trimming Party. Sat., Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m. I-Square Conference Center, 400 Bakers Park .

Irondequoit 585-943-1941. i-square.us.

Winter Dance Showcase. Fri., Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Hochstein School of Music & Dance, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. Dance excerpts from Stravinsky’s Petrushka, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and Swan Lake, and more 454-4596. hochstein.org.

Special Events [ THU., DECEMBER 1 ] A Speech by Fr. Gregory Boyle,.

7:30-8:30 p.m. Central Library of Rochester, Rundel Auditorium, 115 South Ave 381-3290. [ FRI., DECEMBER 2 ] ZooBrrrew. 5:30-8 p.m. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St $30$35. 336-7200. senecaparkzoo. org/event/zoobrrrew. [ SAT., DECEMBER 3 ] Holiday Service of Remembrance.

4 p.m. White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Rd. 586-8232. whitehavenmemorialpark.com.

Native American Winter Arts Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Seneca Art & Culture Center, 7000 County Road 41 Shopping, storytelling, Iroquois Social Dancers, and food $5-$7. ganondagan.org.

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THEATER | “MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS” Adapted as a live radio play, “Meet Me in St. Louis” celebrates the holiday season with the Smith family as they prepare for the 1904 World’s Fair. Produced by Screen Plays, and directed

by Karen Tuccio, “Meet Me in St. Louis” will transport audiences back in time with a performance reminiscent of the live radio broadcasts of the 1940’s, including traditional Christmas tunes and commercial jingle breaks true to the production.

Musical direction by Judith Ranaletta, and featuring actors Jessie Keim, Greg Ludek, Emily Putnam, Rob Keim, Courtney Maxwell, and Eric Schutt.

“Meet Me in St. Louis” will be on stage at the Lyric Theatre, 440 East Avenue, on Friday, December 2, 8:30p.m.; Saturday, December 3, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, December 4, 2 p.m.; Thursday, December 8, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 10, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 11, 2 p.m. $15-$17.

For more information, call 738-5995, or visit meetmeinstlouis. bpt.me for tickets. — BY KIARA ALFONSECA

DANCE | GARTH FAGAN DANCE HOME SEASON Garth Fagan Dance will present its home season this week at Nazareth College’s Arts Center, with rare first looks and Rochester premieres of two new works. The company will premiere “In Conflict,” a four-part piece choreographed by Fagan and set to music by composer Arvo Pärt, and “A Moderate Cease,” which was choreographed by Norwood Pennewell to music

by Steven Isserlis. It’s important to note that the last time Rochester audiences had a first look at a Garth Fagan Dance work was September 2009 with the company’s piece “Mudan 175/39,” which will be reprised during this home season program. For CITY’s review of the home season opening night, check out rochestercitynewspaper.com on Thursday.

Garth Fagan Dance will perform at Nazareth College’s Arts Center, 4245 East Avenue, on Wednesday, November 30, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, December 2, 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 3, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, December 4, 2 p.m. $36-$75. 381-2170; boxoffice.naz.edu; garthfagandance.org. — BY JAKE CLAPP

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Tucked behind a tall hedge is this two-story Greek Revival style home built in 1860. At 1,262 square feet, 126 Gregory feels large and open with broad windows, hardwood floors throughout the first floor – including the kitchen – and a wide arch that opens the living room to the dining room. The kitchen is massive, especially for the period. Lovelybuilt in cabinets, many of which are glassfronted, provide tons of storage. Butcher block countertops and a gas range make this a cook’s delight. A new full bath with shower is tucked off the kitchen.

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new owner will retain the amazing wall art in the nursery, which connects to the master bedroom. If not needed as a nursery, the room will make a fine den or huge walk-in closet. A second full bath with clawfoot tub is adjacent. A large third room is on the other side of the bath. A pull-down ladder leads to a small attic crawl space.

The yard is narrow and deep, accessed by a shared driveway with parking for one car.

The garden has good bones and promises a spring show of tulips. The partially fenced backyard includes a shed and a large playhouse.

The house appears to be well maintained: a tearoff roof in 2001, new furnace and air conditioner in 1996. Yet there is always work to do in a house and, fortunately for the new owner, this home is included in the South Wedge Historic District listing in the National Register of Historic Places. This enables the homeowner to apply for tax credits to help offset the costs of home repairs and upgrades.

126 Gregory Street is listed for $84,000, way below most South Wedge properties. Listing agent Colleen Mason of Keller Williams can be reached at 585-739-8227.

by Elizabeth Teall Elizabeth is a Landmark Society volunteer.

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Legal Ads [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of INSURGENCE GROUP, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/16/16. Office location: Monroe County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 08/03/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at 70 Linden Oaks, Third Floor, Rochester, NY 14625.

DE Address of LLC, c/o NRAI Services, LLC, 160 Greentree Drive, Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904.

Certificate of Formation filed with DE Secretary of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Occasional Elegance, LLC. Arts. of Org. were filed with SSNY on 8/17/16. Its office is in Monroe County, New York. The SSNY has been designated as agent and the process shall be mailed to 325 Tremont Street, Rochester, New York 14608. No member of the Company shall be liable in their capacity as members for debts, obligations or liabilities of the Company. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ]

of Org. filed SSNY 11/8/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to POB 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] 180 SC, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on August 10, 2016.

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 1001 LEXINGTON AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, 14606. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] 211 NORTH WINTON ROAD, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on August 10, 2016. 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 159 ROBY DRIVE, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, 14618. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ]

Notice of Formation of Morgan Cheektowaga LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/31/16.

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 ] Ben David & Lutzato Nechasim LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/8/16.

Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to POB 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] 100 Wellington NY LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/25/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to PO Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] 152 Curits LLC Arts

216 Midland Ave Roc LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/15/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Po Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] 228 Michigan LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 9/15/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Lior Reich 39 State St #430 Rochester, NY 14614 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] 605 Garson LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/16/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Po Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Articles of Organization with respect to 47 East Street, LLC, a New York Limited Liability Company, were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on November 10, 2016.

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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 State where its office is located is Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of 47 East Street, LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against 47 East Street, LLC served upon it is 45 Exchange Blvd., Suite 701, Rochester, New York 14614. There are no exceptions adopted by the Company, or set forth in its Operating Agreement, to the limited liability of members pursuant to Section 609(a) of the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York.

47 East Street, LLC is formed for the purpose of real estate development, construction and management. [ NOTICE ] B&P Carpentry LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/9/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process The LLC, 1007 N. Greece Rd., Rochester, NY 14626.

General purpose. [ NOTICE ] BRUNSWICK BROTHERS, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/04/16. Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2060. 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, 471 Bay Village Drive, Rochester, NY 14609.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Btdm Properties, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 9/9/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 44 Whitespire Ln Webster, NY 14580 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Civic Decency LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 9/9/16. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 16 West Main Street, Suite 761, Rochester, NY 14614.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.

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Compass Canvas LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 8/22/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 68 Walnut Park Rochester, NY 14622 General Purpose

JRG Residential, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on July 5th 2016. Its office is located in Monroe County.

The SSNY has been designated as its agent upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 63 Rocmar Drive Rochester, NY 14626.

Purpose; any lawful activity.

[ NOTICE ] Douglas Hinchey Livestock, LLC Art of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 9/20/2016. 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 Valerie Trl, Spencerport NY 14559. Purpose: Any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] EASTCOAST ITALIAN, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/30/16. Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2060.

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, 7 Van Auker Street, Rochester, NY 14608. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Engine No. 5, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 10/19/16. 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 59 Stoneycreek Circle, Rochester, NY 14616.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Graywood Custom Homes, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on SEPTEMBER 16, 2016. 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 1001 LEXINGTON AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, 14606. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activities.

[ NOTICE ] Junior Transtrade LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/11/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 1838 Crittenden Rd #6 Rochester, NY 14623 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] LucidityWorks, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 12/17/04. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 100 Linden Oaks, Suite 202, Rochester, New York 14625. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] M & J Monumental Properties, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/6/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Marway Properties, LLC filed Arts. of Org. with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on September 15, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 105 McLaughlin Road, Rochester, NY 14615.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Jack Holder, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 9/20/16.

Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Jack R. Rollwagen 787 E Ave Brockport, NY 14420 General Purpose

MOMENTUM VENTURES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/7/16.

Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC

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Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Name of LLC: Maple Tree Family LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 9/15/16. Office loc.: Monroe Co. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Business Filings Inc., 187 Wolf Rd., Ste. 101, Albany, NY 12205, regd. agt. upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of 359 Alexander LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/8/16. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 90 Parkhurst Drive, Spencerport, NY 14559.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number pending, for an on premise consumption beer and wine license has been applied for by Jade Garden Inc dba Jade Garden, 3333 West Henrietta Rd, Suite 36 Rochester NY 14623 Town of Henrietta County of Monroe, for a restaurant under the alcohol beverage law. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that an alcohol beverage license, pending, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell Liquor Beer & Wine retail in a Catering Establishment under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at: 290 Exchange Street Rochester NY 14608- On Premises Consumption Liquor License for Eastcoast Italian, LLC / dba Tony D’s [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that an alcohol beverage license, pending, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell Liquor Beer & Wine retail in a Restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at: 288 Exchange Street Rochester NY 14608- On Premises Consumption Liquor License for Eastcoast Italian, LLC / dba Tony D’s [ NOTICE ] Notice of Form. of MATHER CONSTRUCTION PRO,

LLC (the “LLC”). Art. of Org. filed with Secretary of the State of NY (SSNY) on 10/19/16.

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, 3 Fiora Dr, E. Rochester NY 14445. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Dhamala Transportation, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/10/16. 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 39 Arborwood Crescent, Rochester, NY 14615. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 15 Utica Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on March 10, 2015. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 P. O. Box 444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 270 STONE ROAD LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/2016.

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 36 King Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on November 17, 2015.

The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 P. O. Box 444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ]

Notice of formation of 40 Main Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on March 10, 2015. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 P. O. Box 444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 45 King Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on March 10, 2015. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 P. O. Box 444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 50 King Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on March 10, 2015. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 P. O. Box 444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 52 King Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on November 17, 2015.

The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 P. O. Box 444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ]

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Legal Ads > page 31 Notice of formation of 55 King Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on March 10, 2015. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 P. O. Box 444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 561 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/2016. 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 58 King Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on March 10, 2015. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 P. O. Box 444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 8458 Ridge Road, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on March 10, 2015. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 P. O. Box 444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of ALEXANDER 93 LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/2016.

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 BCP Holdings I LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY

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 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 BCP Holdings II LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. 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 BCP Holdings III LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. 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 CARPENTER HOME SERVICES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/29/2016.

Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against

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it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 3632 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ]

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Notice of Formation of CFitness, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/3/16. 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 of Formation of Ganesh Lakshmi Namah LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 20, 2016. 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 the LLC at 87 Woodgreen Drive Pittsford NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities including leasing residential properties

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Notice of Formation of Concordance Housing, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/15/2016 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 17 Sunrise Park, Pittsford, NY. Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of Genergize LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/5/16. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 80 St Andrews Blvd, Fairport, NY 14450.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

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Notice of Formation of Diwaan Biz LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 21, 2016. 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 the LLC at 87 Woodgreen Drive Pittsford NY 14534.

Purpose: any lawful activities including leasing residential properties

Notice of Formation of Hinsdale Road Apartments LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/18/16. 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 FTB Enterprises, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on October 20, 2016. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 63 Thatcher Rd, Rochester, NY 14617. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of GAM Real Estate Holdings, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/24/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

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process to 40 Chadwick Manor, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities.

[ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of HISTORIC ROCHESTER PROPERTIES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/20/2016.

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, 793 S. Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Hurley Care Solutions, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/27/16.

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 79 Jay Vee Lane, Rochester, NY 14612. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ]

Notice of Formation of Jessica Fowler, LCSW, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Department of State on September 14, 2016.

Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 945 E. Henrietta Rd – Suite 7A, Rochester NY 14623.

The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Jinger Management, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/19/16.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 11 Justinshire Dr., Henrietta, NY 14467. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of KITCHEN VERDE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/16.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 33 Conrad Dr., Rochester, NY 14616.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of KNC ELEGANCE, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) September 22, 2016. 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 the LLC at 3001 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name FOX PRO SERVICES LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on September 27, 2016.

Office location: Monroe.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 8 Cullen’s Run, Pittsford, New York 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name VALOR TRIATHLON PROJECT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on October 19th, 2016.

Office location: Monroe.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 257 Peakview Drive, Henrietta, New York 14467. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Morgan Cheektowaga Holdings LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/31/16. 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.

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Notice of Formation of MORGAN CITY WALK FLATS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/13/16.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert Morgan at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Manning Partners, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/17/16. Office location: Monroe County.

Princ. bus. addr.: 290 Woodcliff Dr., Fairport, NY 14450. 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.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MC Mornings LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/18/16. 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 Mertz Alley Properties LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/20/2016. 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 160 Despatch Dr., East Rochester, NY 14445.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Morgan 1238 Ridge LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/18/16.

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

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[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MRBAIR LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/21/16. Office location: Monroe County.

Princ. office of LLC: 3505 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14610.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of NATIVE BETA, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/19/16. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Paul Leak, 140 Murphy Pl., Apt. #4, W. Henrietta, NY 14586.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of New York Income Partners IV, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/20/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Monroe Capital, Inc., 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Legal Ads [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Paceline Spinning LLC. Art of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/24/2016. 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 the LLC at 11 Cheshire Lane Rochester NY, 14624.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of PARKER JOHN PROPERTIES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/4/2016.

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, 1305 Millcreek Run, Webster, NY 14580.

Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of PORT BAY COTTAGES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/20/16. 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, 44 Hulburt Ave., Fairport, NY 14450.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF QLUMI LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 11/25/2016.

Office in Monroe County.

SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to QLUMI LLC, 300 COUNCIL ROCK AVE., ROCHESTER, NY 14610. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RCM Fulton LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. 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 RCM LaGrange LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. 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 RCM Webster I LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. 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 RCM Webster II LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/10/16. 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 Sankatmochan Hanuman LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 25, 2016. 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 the LLC at 87 Woodgreen Drive Pittsford NY 14534.

Purpose: any lawful activities including leasing residential properties [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Simple Technology Services LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/14/2016.

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 the LLC at 46 Ballard Avenue, Spencerport, NY 14559.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Susarc LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/16.

Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 144 Vermont St., Rochester,

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 NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of T Shaped Consulting, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) Oct. 3, 2016. 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 the LLC at 290 Tobey Road Pittsford, NY 14534 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of The Softball Training Edge, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on September 6, 2016.

The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 21 Tudor Rd., Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of FBM Logistics, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/17/16.

Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Indiana (IN) on 8/21/02.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2741 Walnut Avenue, Ste. 200, Tustin, CA 92780. IN address of LLC: 3310 Busy Bee Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46227. Arts. of Org. filed with IN Secy. of State, 200 W. Washington St., Room 201, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of FBM Wholesale Builders Supply LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/16.

Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 5/7/14.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2741 Walnut Ave., Ste. 200, Tustin, CA 92780. DE address of LLC: 850 New Burton Road, Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ]

Notice of Qualification of PLATINUM-LECHASE CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/7/16. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Massachusetts (MA) on 4/23/14. 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. MA address of LLC: 109 Oak Street, Suite 202, Newton, MA 02646. Arts. of Org. filed with MA Secy. of Commonwealth, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Przybycien Farm, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 10/7/16. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 1831 Manitou Road, Attn: Member, Spencerport, NY 14559.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] PVF Flooring LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on November 7, 2016.

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 141 Atlantic Ave., Fairport, NY 14450.

The purpose of the Company is to provide flooring installation. [ NOTICE ] Rocstar Development II LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/21/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to PO Box 26449 Rochester, NY 14626 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Sweet Jude’s LLC Art. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/28/2016 Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of processes to 567 Galbro Circle, Webster, NY 14580 Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE ]

Tmpm Real Estate Holdings, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/24/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Lior Reich 39 State St #430 Rochester, New York, 14614 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] TURNING POINT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PLLC filed Articles of Organization with the Department of State of NY on 7/15/2016. Office Location: County of Monroe. The Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The PLLC, 2480 Browncroft Blvd., Ste. L-120, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: Mental Health Counseling. [ NOTICE ] WESTERN NEW YORK CONCIERGE MEDICAL, PLLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on October 13, 2016. 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 1001 LEXINGTON AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, 14606. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Yeskat LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 8/31/16.

Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 73 Holyoke St Rochester, NY 14615 General Purpose [ NOTICE } Notice of Formation of 8 Prince Realty LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/1/16. 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 26 Holley Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on March 10, 2015. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 P. O. Box 444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE } Notice of formation of 56 King Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on November 21, 2014.

The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The NY 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 P. O. Box 444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] GIFT GARDEN LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/4/2016.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served, SSNY shall mail process to GIFT GARDEN LLC, 412 Fiesta Road, Rochester, NY 14626 General Purpose. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of 2835 Monroe Hotel, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/1/16.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC, 2851 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of Daniele Management, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on October 20, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC, 2851 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE OF

FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of Westpoint Marina, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on October 24, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC, 2851 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] W.R. Revels Company, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 07/11/2014.

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 270 Exchange Blvd. #236, Rochester NY 14608.

The purpose of the Company is Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 1378 EAST RIDGE ROAD, LLC ] The name of the Limited Liability Company is 1378 East Ridge Road, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on 11/04/2016. 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 52 Southern Pine Circle, Rochester, NY 14612.

The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF APWIL, LLC ] APWIL, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 10/12/16.

Office location: Monroe County, NY. Principal business location: 1265 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011 which is also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: Any

lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation of D&T Rents Holdings LLC ] D&T Rents Holdings LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State on 10/18/16. Office location: Monroe County.

The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and is directed to forward service of process to P.O. Box 92280, Rochester, NY 14692. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation of D&T Rents Jefferson LLC ] D&T Rents Jefferson LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State on 10/18/16. Office location: Monroe County.

The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and is directed to forward service of process to P.O. Box 92280, Rochester, NY 14692. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation of D&T Rents Salt LLC ] D&T Rents Salt LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State on 10/18/16. Office location: Monroe County.

The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and is directed to forward service of process to P.O. Box 92280, Rochester, NY 14692. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF FLOUR CITY POPS LLC ] Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Oct. 7, 2016. Office location: Monroe. Princ. Office of LLC: 1324 Klem Road, Webster, NY 14580.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1324 Klem Road, Webster, NY 14580.

Reg. Agent is: None.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Name: Gather Planning and Design, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/06/2016.

Office location: Monroe

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Legal Ads > page 33 County. SSNY has been designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, Megan Steenburgh, 21 Hunters Run, Pittsford, NY 14534. The purpose of the company is any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] CenterPointe Group, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on October 14, 2016 with an effective date of formation of October 14, 2016. Its principal place of business is located at 125 Canal Landing Blvd. 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 125 Canal Landing Blvd., 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 PLLC ] Jennifer Mural, LCSW, PLLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on October 19, 2016. Its principal place of business is located at 84 Briarcliffe Road, 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 84 Briarcliffe Road, Rochester, New York 14617. The purpose of the PLLC is to practice the profession of social work. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PLLC ] Stacey Steinmiller, LCSW, PLLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on October 26, 2016. Its principal place of business is located at 595 Blossom Road, Suite 315, 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 595 Blossom Road, Suite 315, Rochester, New York 14610. The purpose of the PLLC is to practice the profession of social work. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF MONROE PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Robert J. Taylor, Sr., et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 8-26-2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure Auction Area, Hall of Justice - Lower Level Atrium, 99 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, NY, County of Monroe on 12-7-2016 at 10:00AM, premises known as 93 Pomeroy Street, Rochester, NY 14621. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New York, SECTION: 091.680, BLOCK: 0003, LOT: 016.000. Approximate amount of judgment $65,125.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index#: 12638/2014. Joanne Best, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-073569-F00 [ SUMMONS ] FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF LIVINGSTON File #: 8024 Docket #: B-00944-16 B-0094516 In the Matter of Ava’reece Giles (DOB: 3/24/2015), Mckenna T Asbury (DOB: 2/13/2013), Children subject of a Termination of Parental Rights Proceeding IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: To: Regan Cleveland (Address Unknown) A petition under Article 6 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court, and annexed hereto YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this court on Date/ Time: January 31, 2017 at 2:00 PM Purpose: Default Hearing Part: DSC Floor/Room: Floor 1/Room Check in with Security Presiding: Hon. Dennis S. Cohen Location: Courthouse 2 Court St. Geneseo, NY 14454-1030 to answer the petition and to be dealt with in accordance with the Family Court Act. On your failure to appear as herein directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest •THIS MATTER WILL PROCEED WITH OR WITHOUT YOUR PRESENCE. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR, DEFAULT TESTIMONY MAY/WILL BE TAKEN. A WARRANT MAY/WILL BE ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST. Dated: October 11, 2016 Robert M. Lewis,

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 Clerk of Court NOTICE: Family Court §154(c) provides that petitions brought pursuant to Article 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 of the Family Court Act, in which an order of protection is sought or in which a violation of an order of protection is alleged, may be served outside the State of New York upon a Respondent who is not a resident or domiciliary of the State of New York.

If no other grounds for obtaining personal jurisdiction over the Respondent exist aside from the application of this provision, the exercise of personal jurisdiction over the respondent is limited to the issue of the request for, or alleged violation of, the order of protection.

Where the Respondent has been served with this summons and petition does not appear, the Family Court may proceed to a hearing with respect to issuance or enforcement of the order of protection. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: This proceeding is an action that can result in termination of your parental rights to your children. If your rights are terminated, your children will be freed for adoption. [ SUMMONS ] Index No. 2016-10680 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

Barbara A. Kane, Deceased, and any persons who are heirs or distributees of Barbara A. Kane, Deceased, and all persons who are widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as maybe deceased, and their husbands, wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; Scott Matthew Kane; United States of America; People of the State of New York; “John Doe” and/or “Mary Roe”, Defendants.

Location of property to be foreclosed: 392 Almay Road, Town of Greece, Monroe County, New York TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within (30) days after completion of service where service is made in

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any other manner 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.

In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Monroe County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. NOTICE: YOU MAY BE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the Answer on 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 property.

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 a 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. DATED: September 20, 2016 MATTHEW RYEN, ESQ. Lacy Katzen, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff Office and Post Office Address The Granite Building 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585)3245767 [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ] Index #: 1212112013 Filed: 05/03/16 Plaintiff designates Monroe County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, Plaintiff, -againstFrank B. Iacovangelo, Monroe County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the Estate of Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward, Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward’s respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be

deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Timothy Ward as heir to the Estate of Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward, Thomas Ward as heir to the Estate of Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward, Sandra Nasca as heir to the Estate of Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward, William Ward as heir to the Estate of Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward, Kathleen Williams as heir to the Estate of Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward, Suzanne Ward as heir to the Estate of Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward, and Rebekah Pitoni as heir to the Estate of Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward, United States of America, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, People of the State of New York, American Express Centurion Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Hudson & Keyse LLC assignee of Chase Bank USA, N.A., Capital One Bank (USA), N.A., Applied Bank, and Citibank (South Dakota) N.A., Joseph Dashnell, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America.

In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. 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 on 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 a

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. Dated: Bay Shore, New York November 17, 2015 FRENKEL, LAMBERT, WEISS, WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP BY: Pamela Flink Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100Our File No.:01-039091-F00 TO: Frank B. Iacovangelo, Monroe County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the Estate of Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward 10 Autumn Wood Rochester, NY 14624 Timothy Ward as heir to the Estate of Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward 34 Kingsboro Road, Rochester, NY 14619 Thomas Ward as heir to the Estate of Jessie E. Ward a/k/a Jessie W. Ward 34 Kingsboro Road, Rochester, NY 14619 Sandra Nasca as heir to the estate of Jessie W. Ward 190 Images Way Rochester, NY 14626 William Ward as heir to the estate of Jessie W. Ward 1335 Radford Dr. Reno, NV 89511 and/ or 4623 Carisbrook Lane Reno, NV 89502-7523 Kathleen Williams as heir to the estate of Jessie W. Ward 976 Latta Rd. Rochester, NY 14612 Suzanne Ward as heir to the estate of Jessie W. Ward 34 Kingsboro Road,Rochester, NY 14619 Rebekah Pitoni as heir to the estate of Jessie W. Ward 1722 Empire Blvd Apt. 80 Webster, NY 14580 New York State Department of Taxation and Finance W A Harrison Campus Albany, NY 12227 United States of America 271 Cadman Plaza E Brooklyn, NY 11201 People of the State of New York Monroe County Clerk 39 W. Main Street Rochester, NY 14614 American Express Centurion Bank American Express Tower World Financial Center New York, NY 10285 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 100 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85003 Hudson & Keyse LLC Assignee of Chase Bank USA, N.A. 111 John Street Suite 850 New York, NY 10038 Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. 1680 Capital One Drive McClean, NV 22102 Applied Bank 800 Delaware Avenue Wilmington, DE 19801 Citibank (South Dakota), N.A. 701 E. 60th Street N Sioux Falls, SD 57117 [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ]

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE Plaintiff designates MONROE as the place of trial situs of the real property mortgaged Premises: 25 BOUCKHART AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14622 Section: 77.17 Block: 1 Lot: 20 INDEX NO. 4719/2016 CIT BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. DAVID N. HAWKINS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF NELSON R. HAWKINS, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after

the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $153,000.00 and interest, recorded on October 10, 2007, at Liber 21481 Page 0129, of the Public Records of MONROE County, New York, covering premises known as 25 BOUCKHART AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14622.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. MONROE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. 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 on 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 a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the 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. Dated: November 2nd, 2016 RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: DANIEL GREENBAUM, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

Fun [ NEWS OF THE WEIRD ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD

Future of Travel

Australian aviator David Mayman has promised investors that his personal jet packs will hit the market by mid-2017, though early adopters will pay about $250,000 for one, to fly a person at up to 60 mph for 10 minutes. The JB-10 (developed by Mayman and designer Nelson Tyler) has made about 400 test runs in Monaco and over downtown London and New York City, but the partners realize that ultimate success will require that the fuel tanks be downsized so that the craft can be powered electrically — and thus seek crowdfunding both for that model and a larger one to accommodate the Pentagon’s (Special Operations Command) tactical needs.

The Continuing Crisis

Wild Life: The state agency Colorado Parks and Wildlife filed 21 criminal charges in October against the Squirrel Creek Wildlife Rescue center in Littleton, alleging that some of the orphaned and rehabbing animals Kendall Seifert houses are not being kept according to the state’s strict standards — and that Seifert’s 15-year-old center is also home to his popular swingers’ club (Scarlet Ranch) featuring weekend sex parties. One of the criminal charges suggests that rescue animals could be stressed by gazing at activity in the ranch’s bar area.

Seifert said he will challenge the charges out of fear that many of the raccoons, foxes, song birds, coyotes, skunks, rabbits and squirrels he would have to relinquish would not find suitable facilities elsewhere.

In St. Paul, Minnesota, a 25-year-old woman told police on Nov. 3 that she was involuntarily roughed up several hours after being voluntarily roughed up at Arnellia’s

Bar’s weekly “Smack Fest” — in which female patrons competitively slap each other’s faces for three “rounds” under strict house rules. The woman said she spoke amicably with her opponent, but by closing time, the opponent and several friends, including men, punched and kicked her outside the bar. (In other slapping news, a 71-year-old woman died in Lewes, England, in November while participating in a Chinese healing seminar that emphasizes being slapped repeatedly to rid the body of poisoned blood and toxins. The “healer,” Hongshi Xiao, charges clients around $900 to beat what he calls the “sha” out of them.)

Episode Almost Ended in a Tie: In November, in a remote area of Oregon’s Maury Mountains, a 69-year-old man killed an elk and dragged the carcass behind his off-road vehicle up a hill. According to the Crook County Sheriff’s office, the vehicle suddenly flipped over backward, and the man landed on, and was impaled by, the elk’s antlers.

Fellow hunters summoned a helicopter, and the man has apparently survived.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit

(1) In a retail market long dominated by priests, “nonsectarian” funeral eulogizers now offer to give individually tailored remembrances of the deceased for a fee, according to an October report by a New York Post reporter who interviewed two local “celebrants,” who cited the declining appeal of “prayers.” (2) The British retailer ASOS announced in August that 3-foot-long clipon dinosaur tails had sold out in one of its two models (although New York magazine, which reported it in the U.S., was, for obvious reasons, baffled about why).

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[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Party on, and plan to have fun. Don’t let someone who wants to tie you down interfere. If you can’t play together, what’s the point of staying together. Take the test and see who joins in your next adventure. Set a high relationship standard.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If someone touches you emotionally, mentally and physically, don’t sit back hoping he or she will make the first move. Get involved in activities and events, and see how well you get along. Give love a chance to grow into something special and long-lasting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep moving upward and onward. If someone who has shown interest in you cannot keep up, don’t worry about it. Strive to reach your goals; when you do, look around and see who has matched your courage, vigor and intellectual achievements every step of the way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let go of whatever isn’t working in your life and try something new, and you will encounter people who interest you. Share an experience with someone you feel an attraction to, and it will lead you in a direction you never considered in the past.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll be difficult to keep up with, but you can bet someone will. Changing how you approach love and life will mark a new beginning for the way you choose a partner.

Engage in the challenges and adventures that entice you, and someone extraordinary will catch your eye.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Bypass anyone trying to coax you into something you don’t want to do, and refuse to let someone put added responsibilities on you that will make you forego playtime.

Make plans to do something you enjoy, and someone special will capture your attention. The rest is up to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t sit still. Get out and do things that energize you.

Cultural events will give you a diverse look at lifestyles that you find appealing. You will find an intelligent discussion with someone quite different from you enchanting.

Don’t dismiss the romantic possibilities that exist.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Never say never when it comes to love. Reach out to someone you find unique and intriguing, and you will uncover a world you never knew existed. Exploring new possibilities when it comes to romance will move you one step closer to a commitment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your unpredictable nature will keep whoever tries to capture your heart guessing. Enjoy your freedom, and hold out until you meet someone who is just as changeable as you. The more diverse a partner you can find, the more fascinated and charmed you will become.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just when you think you have found the love of your life, you will find something you aren’t sure you like about the person. Don’t settle because you are tired of dating.

Romance is highlighted.

Keep searching, and the right partner will waltz into your life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let someone who hurt you in the past have a second chance. Secret affairs and too much baggage will stand between you and your happiness. Discover who you are and what you want instead of letting someone dictate how you should live your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll attract partners due to your ability to be whatever someone wants you to be, but if you really want a relationship to last, you have to come clean and be yourself. If someone doesn’t like who you are, you probably shouldn’t be with him or her.

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