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of non-profits, such as the NRA. The NRA is a grassroots organization (not a front for gun manufacturers, as many like to claim), and is a way for ordinary citizens to fight to protect their Second Amendment rights.

Thus, the idea that corporate political speech could be limited by laws was really a way to limit the free speech of regular citizens.

The only way regular citizens can engage in speech on the same level as big companies is through forming organizations, often structured as corporations, that can raise money to spend on ads and fighting for the cause. The NRA does this regarding gun rights.

I am unsure regarding this current decision, and I don’t believe there shouldn’t be any laws regarding control of money in politics (for example unlimited donations to individual politicians). But not all legislation meant to control money in politics has been good, and if anything has been shown to do the opposite. (For example: McCain-Feingold – which Citizens United struck down – which limited organizations like the NRA in their ability to engage in political speech during campaigns).

For those who don’t like the NRA, keep in mind it’s the principle that is important, i.e. the ability of people, via grassroots organizations, to fight for causes and rights that they consider important. Other such issues can be LGBTQ rights, environmental issues, abortion rights, privacy rights, etc.

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Press politicians to act on climate

Great article by Jeremy Moule on the Sierra Club lecture dealing with voluntary plans on lowering local emissions that are causing climate change (“Climate Change: It’s All Up to You.”) The article rightly advises that local governments will take voluntary action to reduce greenhouse emissions and promote climate change adaptations when constituents “push their elected officials.”

The same is true for Congress, which has dragged its feet for decades because constituents have not pushed them hard enough.

The most recent IPCC report says global emissions can be reduced enough to curb climate, and can be controlled at little cost, if governments act immediately.

Waiting longer will drive up costs.

Congress won’t act until readers push their representatives to support climate change legislation.

Please urge Representative Tom Reed to acknowledge the hardships that climate change will present to his constituents, and to support national climate change legislation.

Weiss is a member of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby.

The benefits of Citizens United

Citizens United did not do damage; it ended what was a blatantly antifree speech law (“Democracy for Sale,” Urban Journal). The original purpose of so-called “campaign finance reform” was to restrict the ability of the National Rifle Association to run ads critical of politicians during campaigns.

Democrats saw it as a way to get gun control-oriented politicians elected without the NRA being able to run ads critical of them.

What everyone forgets is that corporations are not just big companies, but a legal structure that is also used by a great deal 2 CITY

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Smoked out at bus shelters

Every morning I visit my mother in hospice at St. John’s Nursing Home on South Avenue. I take the bus to and from. Many times I am forced to inhale second-hand smoke from St. John’s employees who use the bus shelter as a weather-safe place to smoke.

I do not smoke and I have never smoked, and it is inconsiderate and a danger to my health for these employees to be smoking in my space. But they are not doing anything “wrong,” because RTS has no smoking policy for their bus shelters.

Inconsiderate smokers who fill these shelters with smoke, endangering non-smoking bus

patrons’ rights, can and do do this.

The bus shelters become littered with smoke butts, ironically, because these employees are not allowed to bring the negative effect to those where they work.

St. John’s doesn’t even have a place for these employees to put their cigarette butts, and in fact doesn’t even have a garbage litter can there.

The bus company should place “no smoking” signs on all bus shelters, for the health and safety of its non-smoking patrons.

GEORGE ROSSI

The costs of the tech park

On locating the Science, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing Park in rural Genesee County: Not to mention,

if 1000 news jobs are created (which I doubt) you will now need schools, fire, police, etc. for over 1000 new people. I highly doubt the tax revenue generated will cover those costs. If this project was built at either the Eastman Kodak site in Rochester or on an old brownfield in Buffalo, there are already all these services in place.

MICHAEL AMADORI

This textbook example of location inefficiency makes the RIT campus or Xerox Webster look brilliant by comparison. The people at GCEDC in Genesee County are on a huge and undeserved ego trip, and the leaders of Rochester-Monroe have allowed the tail to wag the dog.

The reasons given for building STAMP in remote Alabama are all easily refuted. No available cheap land in Monroe County? BS; ever been to Ogden? No cheap power and water in Monroe County? BS; all it takes is the governor’s signature.

Chip fab plants need to be far from infrastructure that generates vibrations? Bullpucky; take a look at Intel in Hillsboro, Oregon.

For the money we’re throwing away on STAMP, we could have assembled a fine site in Monroe County, closer to the people, the homes, the schools, the services, and the infrastructure required to support such a large venture. Even in “success,” this project will be an abject failure. It is emblematic of a community with no vision.

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URBAN JOURNAL | BY MARY ANNA TOWLER

An Earth Day wish: move the tech park With a name like Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council, you’d think we’d get some actual regional planning. Instead, the goal seems to be insuring that every area in the region gets a share of state money.

All right: I’m being snarky. The council does have representatives from throughout the Rochester-Finger Lakes region working together to improve the area’s economy. But the Council’s plan for a high-tech park in Genesee County is exasperating. Forgive my focusing on the same subject in two consecutive columns, but this a really good illustration of how we perpetuate sprawl, which is bad both for our urban areas and for the environment.

The park will be located in the Town of Alabama, an area that right now, as City’s Jeremy Moule noted earlier this month, is “blanketed with farms and protected wild areas.” Genesee County and Development Council officials hope the facility will attract big nanotech companies and create jobs.

Less than an hour away, of course, are two highly developed areas: Rochester to the east, Buffalo to the west. If New York embraced the principles of sound regional development – if we wanted to protect the environment – that tech park would go in one of those developed areas, which already have much of the infrastructure and public services it would need. And, by the way, it would be more likely to have – or to attract – the skilled workforce that high-tech businesses need.

Instead, state funds will help create a high-tech industrial park in a rural area, possibly changing that area dramatically.

And employees will either have to have housing built – and the public will have to provide new services like schools and utilities – or the employees will live in Rochester and Buffalo and drive back and forth to work.

The tech-park plan, then, is a perfect example of government-induced, environmentally destructive sprawl.

This is what happens when there is no regional vision. Open space, farmland, woods, lakes, streams: they’re among Upstate New York’s most important attributes. Planning together, we could strengthen developed areas and protect the less developed land. And we could devise tax structures and tax-base sharing so that the need for tax revenue didn’t spur development in the wrong places.

But no.

State Assembly member Joe Morelle called the Alabama project “a transformational opportunity.” He’s half right. It’s transformational, all right. But it’s a smart-growth opportunity lost.

On a different topic: The news about the Affordable Care Act has turned from bad to

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Planning together, residents and officials in the Rochester-Finger Lakes area could strengthen developed areas and protect the less developed land.” good. The sign-up numbers beat Obama’s goal. The number of young adults looks good.

That gives Democrats a chance to tout what the law provides, and last week, Obama challenged them to do just that. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Americans have gained plenty: no more denial of coverage for pre-existing conditions; no more loss of insurance if you get a serious illness or lose your job; no more lifetime cap on your health-insurance coverage.

For Democrats, that’s been a winning message all along, but they let Republicans control the discussion and scare them away from the legislation. Now Republicans plan to make the health-care plan a centerpiece of their midterm election campaigns.

This is not a small issue. Political analysts are predicting that Republicans will keep control of the House in this year’s election and that they have a reasonable chance at getting control of the Senate. That would pretty much insure that Obama will accomplish little in his last two years. Republicans will set the agenda, and Obama will be forced to accept it or be content with veto after veto.

Obama critics like Darrell Issa will relish the prospect of hearings into administration actions. And Republicans will be able to block any significant Obama appointments – including to the Supreme Court.

It’s way past time for Democrats to get their courage back. Maybe the healthcare enrollment numbers will strengthen their spine. rochestercitynewspaper.com

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with Rensselaerville Institute, submitted a proposal to turn around the troubled East High School. The proposal was in response to a request from Rochester schools Superintendent Bolgen Vargas. Turning over the management of East to an education partner is one of the options the state gave Vargas to fix the school.

The Town of Irondequoit could fine 88-year-old Al Gilbert for cutting down 200 trees in an environmental protection district, media reports said.

Gilbert, who owns Voyager Boat Sales, cleared off approximately 1.4 acres of land he owns next to the O’Rorke bridge. Gilbert told the town Planning Board that he didn’t know he needed a permit to cut down the trees. He also said he was frustrated because a developer who planned to buy the property hasn’t yet finalized the deal, reported the D and C.

News ENERGY | BY JEREMY MOULE

The winners are…

Williamson follows the sun

The City of Rochester has chosen names for the new street and plaza created as part of the Midtown project. Midtown Commons will be the name of the plaza, and Andrew Langston Way will be the name of the street. Langston is the founder of WDKX.

Rochester adds jobs

The economy of the Rochester area is improving, ranking fourth in upstate job growth in March. The state’s Department of Labor reports that the region gained 2,900 private-sector jobs and 2,200 non-farm jobs. The Rochester metro includes Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne counties. The Buffalo area also showed job growth, though Syracuse lost jobs.

Fight club

A large fight broke out in front of the Main Street Armory, 900 East Main Street, around 2 a.m. on April 20. Multiple police officers from different agencies responded, and a sergeant with the Rochester Police Department suffered a minor injury, according to an RPD spokesperson.

Three disorderly conduct arrests were made, the spokesperson says.

Plea heard to help East High

Private companies will build a solar farm on the former Town of Williamson landfill. The electricity will power the town’s buildings.

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The electricity will come from a 1.5 megawatt solar farm, which will be built on the closed Williamson landfill. Compared to the 580 megawatt Ginna nuclear plant, the generation capacity is small. But it’ll be much more powerful than smaller home systems, which often have capacities of a few kilowatts.

Williamson won’t own the solar facility at first, but will have the option to buy it six years after it comes online. For the time being, it’ll buy the electricity under a 25-year contract with plant owner Distributed Sun, of Washington, D.C. “It’s renewable, clean energy and it has some savings to us,” says Supervisor Jim Hoffman. He estimates the savings at about $1.5 million over 20 years.

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“The majority of the people that make their living on Monroe Avenue want [the turn].

The city wants businesses in the city. They want people to come to Monroe Avenue. And we want it to be made easy.” [ MOIRA LEMPERLE, PRESIDENT OF THE MONROE AVENUE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION ]

NEIGHBORHOODS | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN

Monroe merchants fight Inner Loop plan A recent change made to the plans to fill in a portion of the Inner Loop is upsetting members of the Monroe Avenue Merchants Association.

Specifically, vehicles would not be able to make a left turn onto Monroe from the new Howell Street. The street would be created by combining the current Howell and Pitkin streets into a single, two-way street. A pedestrian island would also be added on Howell.

Merchants Association President Moira Lemperle says that the plan would hurt businesses in that area of Monroe Avenue and that it runs counter to everything the city is doing to draw people and business to Rochester.

“The majority of the people that make their living on Monroe Avenue want [the turn],” Lemperle says. “The city wants businesses in the city. They want people to come to Monroe Avenue. And we want it to be made easy.”

But city project manager Paul Way says that there are many alternate routes available, that very few people would turn left at that intersection, and that the city wants to open the Monroe-Chestnut-Howell intersection for all users, not just cars.

“This is a transformation project,” he says. “We’re trying to transform

The City of Rochester plans to fill in under a mile of the Inner Loop between Monroe Avenue and Charlotte Street. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN

what is an expressway right now into a multimodal street that works for all users.

The island announces to every driver that’s going through that intersection that this intersection is important for pedestrians.”

The City of Rochester received a $17.8 million federal grant to fill in the loop between Monroe Avenue and Charlotte Street. The city is contributing approximately $6 million to the $27 million project.

Built decades ago to help people get around downtown, the loop has subsequently been an object of derision for cutting up neighborhoods and separating downtown from the rest of the city. The project will make a significant amount of land available for development.

The Monroe Avenue turn will be discussed at a 7 p.m. meeting today (Wednesday, April 23) at the Center for Youth, 905 Monroe Avenue. It is one item on a longer agenda. There is also talk of setting a meeting specifically on the left turn issue, but that hadn’t been settled as of this paper’s deadline.

One of the final meetings on the Inner Loop project as a whole is on Tuesday, May 6, in the lodge at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court Street. There will be two sessions: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The city’s Way says that the latest project designs will be on display.

POLITICS | BY JEREMY MOULE

Morelle out Joe Morelle will step down as chair of the Monroe County Democratic Committee when his term ends in September. He made the announcement at a press conference on Tuesday morning.

Members of the county Democratic Committee will elect a new chair after Morelle steps down, although Morelle refused to speculate on who that person could be.

Morelle became party chair in May 2005, when Democrats were struggling financially and bitterly divided among different factions, he said.

Morelle said he tried to bring a sense of purpose and direction to the organization, worked to improve fund raising, and moved the party into a new headquarters.

And Democrats’ countywide enrollment advantage has grown.

In 2005, Democrats had about 8,000 more people enrolled than Republicans, according to records from the State Board of Elections. As of April 2014, that margin had grown to approximately 46,000 voters.

“Our party is on the ascendancy,” Morelle said.

Morelle said he’s stepping down because of his new duties as the State Assembly’s majority leader.

His decision is not the result of the 2013 mayoral election, where he backed incumbent Tom Richards over eventual winner Lovely Warren, he said.

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EDUCATION | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO

Can parents save the schools?

Carrie Remis: parents would get involved in schools if they had the means and the opportunity.

PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN

Few people not directly employed by the Rochester school district are as nimble at navigating local policies, labor agreements, and state education law as Carrie Remis.

In 2006, Remis co-founded the Rochester Fund for Educational Accountability, an all-volunteer organization that provided technical assistance and training to parent groups on federal education law (the group has since dissolved).

And in 2009, she founded the Parent Power Project to help parent organizations develop the skills to break through school bureaucracies.

Her efforts have earned her friends in high places. They’ve also earned her some enemies.

Critics say Remis pushes a particular brand of support for parents popular with politicians and the business community. And they say she’s anti-teacher and anti-union — little more than another white do-gooder in a largely black and brown school district who doesn’t really understand the communities she’s trying to help.

But Remis has no problem defending herself. She is bright, contemplative, and not afraid to speak her mind. When Lovely Warren launched her mayoral campaign last year, Remis was at her side. And she was one of Warren’s campaign education policy advisors.

When Rochester Teachers Association President Adam Urbanski challenged Warren to a debate on education issues, the Warren campaign offered Remis instead.

The debate never took place, but Remis says she was up for the job.

From day one, Warren seized the education platform by offering an alternative to the city’s failing school system. It’s not surprising that Warren recently appointed Remis to co-chair her Early Learning Council.

The other co-chair is Joanne Larson, an education professor at the University of Rochester’s Warner Graduate School.

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Warren wants to engage the community in a robust conversation about Rochester’s dire educational situation, Remis says.

“She’s got a bolder vision of family involvement,” she says.

Empowering students and parents is a guiding

principle shared by Warren, Larson, and Remis.

Larson recently published “Radical Equality in Education, Starting Over in US Schooling.”

She takes the position that the current public school model is broken and obsolete, and that a new model involving greater student and parent participation for the purpose of learning rather than strictly job prep is needed.

Remis says the changes needed in Rochester’s schools and in many urban districts could have come sooner if parents had the resources. But in many urban districts, she says, parents lack the time, education, and resources to comb budgets, policies, and curriculum the way their suburban peers can.

The power dynamics are different, Remis says, and for urban parents, engagement is frequently relegated to volunteering as lunchroom monitors and other less important tasks.

Arming parents with knowledge does not make her anti-teacher or anti-union, Remis says. And she says she won’t make scapegoats of the teachers union or its president, Adam Urbanski.

“First of all, I come from a family of public educators,” she says. “But I do think there is a difference between teachers and union leaders. I would never say teachers shouldn’t be represented. I know the history.”

But Remis took a much more strident tone when she addressed a hearing of the New York State Senate Education Commission last year. She accused unions of stifling education reform.

“Special interests — namely the New York State United Teachers and their surrogates — are strategically taking advantage of parents who feel excluded, amplifying our concerns and distorting the issues,” she said.

Remis says she was trying to stress that union representatives frequently wrap their public conversations in terms of what’s best for students and parents, though they represent neither. And parents need to have their own autonomous voice, she says.

Remis says there needs to be greater transparency to labor agreements, and that parents and the public should have some say in what goes into them. Decision-making between the superintendent and union bosses behind closed doors has diluted what should be a more democratic process, she says.

Though Remis doesn’t advocate for the elimination of tenure, she says the standards for awarding it are low and uneven. That keeps younger teachers from developing into strong professionals, she says.

The combination of tenure and seniority, which allows senior teachers to displace newer teachers, has become a serious management issue for some school administrations.

The really troubling issue facing the city school district — one that illustrates the problems with the current teachers’ contract — is how the district will handle inevitable layoffs as enrollment declines, Remis says.

“It’s just a matter of time,” she says.

“When you look at the total overall studentto-teacher ratio, we have the lowest in the state. And that’s not sustainable.”

The current contract would prevent the district from making thoughtful employment decisions in favor of simply cutting the newest teachers, Remis says.

And Remis is particularly bullish on the idea of clarifying talk around accountability and autonomy — favorite buzzwords in the education reformers’ lexicon.

There should be less emphasis on central office governance, she says, while teachers should have more autonomy at the school level to make decisions about everything from hiring to curriculum. It’s an approach that Boston’s Pilot Schools have taken with some success.

In terms of accountability, Remis recommends having student and parent surveys become part of the professional evaluation of teachers and principals. The concept, which is not uncommon in higher education, is permitted under state education law, she says.

But it didn’t make it into the local evaluations.

Test results and graduation rates matter, Remis says, but there’s a difference between

how parents and the government view accountability. The government tends to be more data driven, she says, while parents expect clear and timely communication.

And parents become frustrated when calls go unreturned or their questions get passed from voice mail to voice mail, Remis says.

Sometime in June, the Early Learning Council

will make recommendations to Mayor Warren about strengthening parents’ educational hand.

Remis says the council has been focused on pre-k, and figuring out how many children need access to it, since not all enroll through the city school district.

She dismisses the criticism that Warren’s limited influence over the school district means she won’t be able to follow through on a campaign pledge to increase educational opportunities for Rochester’s students and families.

Remis says Warren can fill information gaps, one of the central barriers to meaningful parent involvement, through easy- to-understand guides like school report cards that fully describe each school in the city, including private schools and charters.

They would include key information about each school to help parents make the best choices, she says.

Remis also criticizes the district’s cumbersome enrollment process. She says she favors a citywide application that could be used for pre-k on up and even include the city’s public charter schools. That would deflate the narrative of charter parents being more engaged because they’re motivated enough to fill out the applications, Remis says.

Remis says all public schools should compete for students and the funding that goes with them — what some policymakers refer to as backpack funding.

“That shifts the conversation away from whether parents have the motivation to fill out forms, to parents choosing schools that are a good fit,” Remis says. “That shifts the responsibility to the schools to start building those relationships with parents early.”

Perhaps the most important thing Warren can do is apply the necessary political pressure to drive change in Rochester, Remis says. She can use her position to keep education on the front burner — something that Remis says Lieutenant Governor Bob Duffy started to do when he was mayor.

Rochester is stuck in talking mode about its education problems, Remis says, but little discernable action comes out of it.

“If Susan B. Anthony operated this way, I wouldn’t have the right to vote,” she says.

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This week’s calls to action include the following events and activities.

(All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.)

Poverty’s impact explored

The South Wedge Mission will host a presentation on the economic and political dynamics of concentrated poverty at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at 124 Carolina Street. A theatrical performance will be used to explain how poverty impacts city students and their families.

Problems with Urban Renewal talk The Rochester Regional Community Design Center will present “How Tearing up Neighborhoods Hurts America,” a talk by Mindy Thompson Fullilove at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30. Fullilove, a Columbia professor of psychiatry, will talk about the devastating effects of the Urban Renewal program on American cities.

The event will be held at Gleason Works Auditorium, 1000 University Avenue.

Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors, and students get in free

with valid identification.

Information: 271-0520.

Panel on fighting hunger

The League of Women Voters, Foodlink, and First Unitarian Church of Rochester will hold “Who Cares about Hunger? We Do!” a public forum focusing on nutrition and hunger in the Rochester region at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 24. A panel discussion that will include Congress woman Louise Slaughter will field questions from the audience. The event will be held at First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 South Winton Road.

Correcting ourselves In our feature on curators’ favorite items in Rochester’s art museums (2014 Annual Manual special section), we erroneously combined two responses while editing the article for print. A full and correct version of the piece can be viewed online, http://bit.ly/1j0zxtI. In our April 16 music choice pick on Built to Spill, we incorrectly listed the band’s CMAC performance as Wednesday, April 23. Built to Spill, Death Cab for Cutie, and The Head and the Heart will play CMAC on Friday, May 23. See Cmacevents.com for more details.

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Dining

La Marifinga, on Lexington Ave, serves Spanish and American food, like (left to right) Green Salad with peppers, onions, and radishes; Tres Leches cake topped with cantaloupe; fruit juice made in-house; roast chicken with rosemary, scallions, and rice. PHOTOS BY MARK CHAMBERLIN

A west side story [ CHOW HOUND ] BY KATIE LIBBY

La Marifinga started out as an idea for a food

truck, but eventually evolved into a restaurant serving Spanish and American food on the west side. Edgar Gonzalez, the current Sous Chef at Rocco, opened the restaurant with his wife, Diana, who is at the restaurant seven days a week — an admirable feat when you have four kids at home.

The Gonzalez family wanted to open a neighborhood restaurant where everyone felt welcome to come in, see familiar faces and get some good, authentic food. With a menu that stays under the $12 mark, that’s an easy thing to do. And La Marifinga does a steady take out business due to the amount of industry and factory workers in the area.

The restaurant space itself is small, with only four or five booths and a counter where you can order take out. A few pictures hang on the wall and lively music is piped in through speakers. However, you don’t have to spend a lot of time and energy on decorating when you can let the food speak for itself.

Appetizers include empanadas with chicken ($2) or beef ($2.25), and alcapurrias ($2.50), a deep-fried green banana fritter filled with crabmeat. A selection of the entrees include a generous portion of Arroz & Abichuela (rice and beans) that can be served with pork (small for $6.90, medium for $8.90 or large for $10.90) or beef (small for $7, medium

for $9 or large for $11); rotisserie chicken ($9 or $16); and a pork sandwich ($6.75).

We tried the Sandwich Marifinga ($8.50), reminiscent of a Cuban sandwich, with pulled pork, Dominican salami (kind of like a bacon/ pork belly hybrid), cheddar cheese, ketchup, honey mustard and cilantro. On the side, the sandwich came with plump sweet potato fries. We paired the meal with cocktail fruit juice ($3) — a combination of papaya, grapes, cantaloupe and something called red fruit.

La Marifinga is located at 624 Lexington Ave. It is open Monday-Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Food prices range from $2.00-$12.00. Delivery is available. For more information, call 458-6111 or follow La Marifinga on Facebook.

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Good Luck, at 50 Anderson Ave., will hold its next Inspired Table dinner on April 30.

The dinner will feature a five-course tasting menu that will be paired with a variety of rosé wines presented by Mark Licata from Winebow. Tickets are $85 per seat.

The Inspired Table runs through October and tickets can be purchased by visiting Restaurantgoodluck.com.

Lisa Lillien, chef and author of The Hungry Girl Diet will be signing copies of her book at the Pittsford Wegmans, 6-8 p.m. on May 8. Tickets for the event are available for free at any Wegmans service desk, one ticket

will be needed per family. Copies of her book will also be available for purchase for $21.99.

Le Petit Poutine is back with a shiny, new truck to satisfy Rochester’s French fry, gravy, and cheese curd cravings. Follow the food truck on Twitter @lepetitpoutine to find out its daily locations.

Like Liz Lemon, are you workin’ on your night cheese? Wegmans is now offering artisanal selections created in the new Cheese Caves at the Wegmans complex in Chili. The process used at the local cheese caves — used for aging cheese — is similar to those used in Europe. In addition to the seven caves Wegmans also has a Brie room.

Monroe Ave.) is now open. They will offer fresh gluten-free desserts and baked goods. as well asOther gluten-free products will be available for purchase. Call 369-6321 or visit theglutenfreechefblog.com for more information.

The Angry Goat Pub, at 938 South Clinton Ave., will hold a grand opening on April 25 in the old Elixir space on the corner of Goodman St. and South Clinton Ave. Updates on the many renovations the pub is doing to the space and more details can be found by following The Angry Goat Pub on Facebook.

Openings

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Keep your eyes peeled for the opening of another Village Bakery & Café location at the Culver Road Armory. Opening date to be announced. The current menu of the Pittsford location is available at Villagebakeries.com.

For information on the Culver Road Armory, visit Culverroadarmory.com.

From the owners of Tavern 58, the Tavern at Clover will open on April 24 in the old Crystal Barn location in Tobey Village (2851 Clover Street). Most of the menu from the University Avenue location will be available, as well as brunch on Sundays.

More information can be found at 347-2851 or Tavernatclover.com.

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Max at the Gallery will close on April 27.

The Memorial Art Gallery will be taking over the space to use for corporate events. Those still craving brunch at Max need not worry, you can find it at the Max of Eastman Place location, 25 Gibbs St. Pita Pit is closing its location on East Avenue and Alexander Street. The recently renovated location on Jefferson Road will remain open.

McGraw’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in East Rochester has closed.

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

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New wheelchair rugby team gaining momentum in Rochester In one swift motion, Jerremy Lorch snatches a volleyball out of the air, plops it on his lap and whizzes off down the basketball court — a strong breeze following his wheelchair as he speeds down the sideline. But Lorch doesn’t get far. Another man in a wheelchair rams into him with spectacular force, nearly toppling both players to the ground. The ball pops loose — and it’s a free-for-all.

More players huff as they hustle their chairs toward the ball. It’s a frantic dash.

Arms are nearly knotted until a man finally grabs the ball and hurls it across the court.

Chris Hilderbrant reaches for it, the tips of his fingers just able to knock it down, but he doesn’t have a chance. Another chair rams him, knocking Hilderbrant to the floor. Now on his side, his shirt is suddenly readable: “If you can read this, tip me back up!”

Someone from the sidelines rushes onto the court and pops Hilderbrant back upright on his wheels.

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“Nice hit, Craig!” Hilderbrant shouts.

“But you better watch your back now!”

Craig Mills rolls over, pats Hilderbrant on the back with a knowing grin, and tosses the ball into his lap.

This cacophony of grunts and clashing metal-on-metal echo off the walls of the Pieters Family Life Center’s gym several times a month as the Western New York Wreckers get into competition shape.

The Western New York Wreckers is a relatively

new wheelchair rugby team in the area. With about a dozen players from the Buffalo and Rochester area, the team is looking to gain momentum and players in order to compete with athletes across the country.

In August 2013, Jerremy Lorch and Chris Hilderbrant connected with Luther Vucic of Buffalo. The three had a mutual interest in creating a wheelchair rugby team, but there weren’t enough players from either city to form a full team, so they combined forces. The team has since recruited about 10 more regular players and a handful who practice with the team sporadically.

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“We’re amateurs,” Lorch says modestly — the WNY Wreckers is technically a professional team under the US Quad Rugby Association.

“There aren’t a whole lot of levels in quad rugby,” Lorch adds, but it’s evident the players are passionate about their sport and are growing in skills practice by practice.

Wheelchair rugby was developed in Canada in the late 1970’s by a group of quadriplegic athletes who were looking for an alternative to wheelchair basketball. A popular sport among paraplegics, wheelchair basketball requires a wider range of arm and hand functions that can be troublesome for some quadriplegic athletes.

The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation formed in 1993 and has since governed the sport. Wheelchair rugby — or quad rugby as it is officially known in the U.S. — is often branded as the only fullcontact wheelchair sport in the world and is now played in 26 countries, becoming a Paralympic summer sport in 2000.

The sport combines elements of rugby, basketball, and handball, with players competing in teams of four to pass and carry a volleyball-sized ball across the opposing team’s goal line. Every 10 seconds, players must either pass or dribble the ball. The team has 40 seconds total to get the ball across the court — usually a regulation basketball court — to score points or it’s a turnover.

“It’s a pretty high scoring game because of the quick turnover in play,” Lorch says.

Contact between wheelchairs is not only permitted, it’s a key part of the game, as players maneuver and crash into one another to block and hold opponents. Wheelchair rugby was initially called ‘Murderball’ because of its hard-hitting nature.

“It’s really almost just, ‘Kill the carrier,’” Lorch says. “Hitting is an essential part of the game. At times, your role is not even to handle the ball, it’s just to hit people.”

At a recent practice, no sooner has Dave Sprout gotten his hands on the volleyball, he shouts “Kat, go deep!” to a woman halfway down the court. He hurls the ball. As it arcs gracefully in the air, the rest of the players haul down court to catch up. Just as it lands in Kat’s hands — SMASH! Craig Mills, who was guarding Kat to begin with, slams into her chair. Pretty soon there’s an

eight-chair pileup near the end zone, as players try to maneuver their chairs through tight spaces to get the optimal position to score.

Despite all the hitting, the Wreckers haven’t had any major injuries since they started practicing. So far, the worst injuries have been bruises and sore arms when the players head home after a long practice. “We had a few pinched fingers in the beginning,” Lorch says. “But that’s because we were using our everyday chairs and the wheels were right up against one another up top.”

Part of what got Lorch interested in starting a team was the aggressive nature of the game, combined with the camaraderie and understanding of his fellow players.

Lorch was paralyzed in a diving accident four years ago while out on a friend’s boat.

He thought he was in deep water — and while one end of the boat was, the other was hovering just above a sandbar, which he dove into headfirst.

“I swam in high school, so I should have known better than to dive that way,” Lorch says.

After more than a year in the hospital and painful physical therapy, Lorch was looking for something to do to stay active.

Most popular sports have been adapted for the handicap community, including basketball, hockey (played on specialized ice sleds), football, fencing and cycling (handcycling). For Lorch, it was initially wheelchair basketball. “Everybody starts out playing wheelchair basketball, it’s a good gateway to other wheelchair sports,” Lorch says. “I liked watching basketball, but it held no appeal to me whatsoever to play it.”

Chris Hilderbrant, one of the other founding members of the Wreckers, felt the same way. He too had been in a diving accident.

“I wanted to find some sort of sport for myself, and most of the sports I like tend to be more ‘hitting’ sports; I like hockey, I like football. I was never a big basketball fan,” he says.

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1 Members of the WNY Wreckers — (left to right) Craig Mills, Dave Sprout, Chris Hilderbrant, Jerremy Lorch, Dave King, and Mike Bliss — scrimmage during a team practice. In the background: able-bodied volunteers Chris Wood and Erin Clegg.

2 Craig Mills rushes the ball toward the goal line while Dave King plays defense.

3 Chris Hilderbrant is a co-founder of the Wreckers. 4 Mike Bliss during a Wreckers practice. 5 Wreckers members performing passing and speed drills.

6 Dave Sprout (facing camera) mid-catch during a Wreckers practice.

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wheelchairs zooming across courts and flipping over — in a spectacular ballet of metal-onmetal carnage. Even more notable, every player had a grin from ear to ear as they were flipped upright again on the court — before speeding off after their next opponent.

The joy can be seen in the Wreckers’ practices — even when the players are taking hard hits. After a goal for the other scrimmage team, Dave Sprout tosses the ball to his teammate, Kat. She isn’t handicapped, but helps the team practice. She’s not as comfortable in the chair, and is quickly rammed by Craig Mills, who has raced from the opposite side of the court in one blink. Kat laughs, shrugs off the hit and tosses the ball to Sprout, who’s wheeled himself halfway down the court.

“I think that in terms of hitting and aggressiveness, there’s typically very little of that in the disability community,” Hilderbrant says. “And people who can play quad rugby can’t necessarily play other disability sports, so it’s really giving them an outlet to find their competitiveness.”

“I definitely think the hitting appeals to a lot of people — I know it does to us. Good way to get some aggression out,” Lorch adds.

Wheelchair rugby athletes go through a series

of tests given by International Wheelchair Rugby Federation-approved testers to determine the strength, flexibility, sensation and tone in their arms, legs, and trunk (upper body). These factors play into the players’ classification score, which range from 0.5 to 3.5. At any given time, teams are not allowed to have a collective classification value higher than 8.

Assessors also watch the athlete’s execution of ball and wheelchair handling on court to make a final determination of the athlete’s class.

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Hilderbrant recently underwent training for the team, allowing him to assign classification scores. Most players have spinal cord injuries with full or partial paralysis of the legs and partial paralysis of the arms, while others have diseases like cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or other medical conditions that have left them partially paralyzed.

“Diving accidents seems to be the popular way to get on the team,” Lorch jokes.

That’s the reason the team’s coach, Brian Weber, is also in a wheelchair. Weber was paralyzed from the neck down after a swimming accident on Lake Ontario. While he can’t play with the team because he uses a motorized wheelchair — that’s against the rules — he knows a thing or two about coaching.

Weber coaches the Gates-Chili High School football team.

Just like any sport, warm ups are key. From stretching to throwing drills to “suicide sprints” back and forth across the gym, the Wreckers are pushing as hard as they can — striving to get better at the game they’ve fallen in love with.

“Make sure you’re focused on your target,” Sprout says to Hilderbrant during drills.

Hilderbrant is in the hot seat, facing six teammates lined up against the wall. With three balls in play, Hilderbrant is throwing to his teammates, one at a time. At the same time, they’re hurling them right back at him.

“We’re not what most people think of when

you hear ‘quadriplegic,’” Lorch says, adding that many people immediately think of Christopher Reeve. The team defies any preconceptions – whizzing up and down the court with ease, turning with air-tight precision and sending the ball soaring with strength and style.

“There’s definitely a stereotype that comes with that word that, ‘Oh, you’re fragile,’ but that’s not the case. If we were fragile, we wouldn’t have gotten ourselves into these situations.”

At one of the team’s first practices in new chairs, Hilderbrant hit Lorch hard — causing the back of the chair to snap.

“Hitting is pretty much what it’s all about,” Lorch says. “It actually has very little to do with regular rugby. I think they chose the name simply because of the hitting and the roughness of the game.”

Players must use manual wheelchairs, which have several key modifications, including a front bumper to help with hits; wings, which are positioned in front of the main wheels to make it more difficult to hold opponents; spoke protectors to prevent damage to the wheels; and an anti-tip guard on the back. The wheels are slanted inward toward the player, so hands are less likely to get caught on another chair during game play, and players have more mobility and agility in the chair. The seat also dips down a bit in the back, almost like a bucket seat in a sports car.

“The hits look pretty intense, and they are, but the balance is so much better on these [chairs],” Hilderbrant says. “You’re lower to the ground, the wheels are hammered in. You’re like a little cannonball.”

The Wreckers’ current game chairs were donated from a team that had already used them for several seasons. While they’re worn, they work much better than everyday chairs.

“We’re very grateful to have these chairs, but they don’t really fit us particularly well, so we’re always trying to figure out which chair best fits who and what pieces we can put together to make a whole chair,” Lorch says. The Wreckers held a fundraiser on Monday, April 21, to raise money for new chairs, which run about $5,000

apiece. If you missed it, the team accepts check, cash or PayPal donations. Visit Wnywreckers. com for more info.

The team is slowly gathering “groupies,” many of whom are friends, family, or just fans of wheelchair rugby who help the team out with flat tires or when players flip over in their chairs.

“They’re kind of like our own personal pit crew, like in NASCAR. You roll onto the sidelines, get a new tire and roll right back onto the court,” Lorch says.

Unlike most sports, wheelchair rugby is pretty

much a year-round sport, without a real season.

There are about 20-30 teams across the U.S. and parts of Canada, many of which will host regional tournaments throughout the year and invite several teams to play.

The WNY Wreckers currently practice most Saturdays and some Mondays and is looking to up its practice schedule to twice a week.

Even though quad rugby is a specialized sport, the team is welcoming. “We’re always looking for new people, even those who just want to try it out.”

The team plans to start traveling to play games against other teams in the league this spring and summer. “We’ll probably be destroyed the first few games,” Hilderbrant says.

“He’s wheeling circles around you, you can’t let him!” Sprout shouts across the practice. He wheels over to show a teammate a maneuver.

With a swift flick of the wrist, Sprout spins his right wheel backward and his left wheel forward, spinning the chair 360 degrees so fast it could seemingly cause whiplash.

“I think most people who see it are a little freaked out at first, like ‘Oh my God, that looks scary,’” Lorch says. “But I think people pretty quickly realize ‘Oh, this is pretty cool.’”

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Road in Corfu. 7 p.m. $29.50-$69.50. Darienlake.com; Kingsofleon.com. [ VOCAL ]

Audra McDonald Saturday Jan. 17, 2015. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St. 8 p.m. Tickets now available for RPO subscribers. General public on sale Aug. 1. Rpo.org; Audramcdonald.net

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FRIDAY, APRIL 25 MAIN STREET ARMORY, 900 EAST MAIN ST. 8 P.M. | $35-$40 | ROCHESTERMAINSTREETARMORY.COM [ ROCK ] Singer-songwriter Leon Russell’s name can be

found in the liner notes of countless records. As a session musician in L.A., Russell played on Phil Spector productions, records by the Byrds and Paul Revere & the Raiders, and played piano in the house band for ABC’s weekly rock show, “Shindig!” In the 1970’s, Russell made the transition to bandleader and launched a highly successful solo career.

Proving he still had it, in 2010, he joined forces with Elton John for the album, “The Union,” which also featured Neil Young, and Brian Wilson, and was Russell’s highest charting studio album since 1972. Russell was recognized for his contribution to music when inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. — JAKE CLAPP

Culture Clash FRIDAY, APRIL 25 BAOBAB CULTURAL CENTER, 728 UNIVERSITY AVE. 7 P.M. | $10 | 563-2145; THEBAOBAB.ORG [ JAZZ ] Before he became director of the music program at Rochester Institute of Technology, Carl Atkins was well known for his saxophone prowess. Over the decades he’s played with Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock, Jaki Byard and others. Atkins also served as co-director of the Thelonious Monk Institute. He’ll be exploring the blues with his current group, Culture Clash, and leading a discussion of the music’s history, sociology and psychology at the Last Friday Jazz Heritage Series. — BY RON NETSKY

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garage rock and a buzzsaw blast furnace of hellacious Delta blues. Rock ‘n’ roll encyclopedia, The Infrared Radiation Orchestra draws from everything cool in the electric church and will focus this particular show on material from across the Atlantic, from an era when America surrendered its title. No hard feelings, though, at least it rendered The Who. Ex-Chesterfield king howler, Greg “Stackhouse” Prevost, will get the joint jumping with some lowdown slide blues. This is gonna be sho’ nuff kick in the ass. — FRANK DE BLASE

AudioInFlux SATURDAY, APRIL 26 LOVIN’ CUP, 300 PARK POINT 9 P.M. | $5 | LOVINCUP.COM [ FUNK ] When listening to groove band AudioInFlux,

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Jazz, soul and hip-hop are all equally represented in the Rochester-based outfit’s eclectic output, but mostly serve as accoutrements to that core aesthetic. Touting the show with mentions of new music and members, stop by to see what they have in store. — DAVE LABARGE

Fox 45 is uber referential on its self-titled debut EP. Every style, hook or riff the band cops to, it does unabashedly. It’s nothing particularly new, but it’s good — damn good. Sure the Sabbath riff on the opening track “Gehenna” is obvious, but who gives a sh*t? It’s cool, and that’s what matters. And Fox 45 (with three skirts and one bloke) is cool, baby, drenched with metal weight and cocky punk swagger. The rest of this 4-song EP is a dynamic mid-tempo dirge full of the kind of grinding usually reserved for the second date when the folks aren’t home. You might even call it stoner rock except for the band’s adherence to get in, get out, song-lengths. An excellent soundtrack for banging your head — or the gong — slowly. — BY FRANK DE BLASE

Jerry Falzone “Liar’s Moon” SELF-RELEASE Jerryfalzone.com

Each of the 10 cuts on Jerry Falzone’s excellent new “Liar’s Moon” would do just fine as simple guy-with-a-guitar-and-something-to-say vignettes but Falzone uses his simple strum and croon as a catapult to launch into a lush atmosphere of classic rock. Lush — perhaps a tad lonely even — but not overdressed for the occasion. Still, the production is big and bright, even in the face of lyrical melancholy and darkness, achieved with an impressive line-up of musicians to color in and out of the lines. The themes are universal — Falzone’s reactions and implementations are those we all have, though we may not be honest enough to admit it. Falzone is as guilty as the rest of us, heart on his sleeve, hence “Liar’s Moon.” I think there’s going to be one tonight. — BY FRANK DE BLASE

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William Warfield Scholarship Fund Luncheon. Rochester

Club Ballroom, 120 East Ave. 704-0983. rochesterclubballroom.com/. noon. Features award recipient, soprano Joel Dyson from the Eastman School of Music. $35. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]

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MONDAY, APRIL 28 WORLD MUSIC SERIES – GAMELAN LILA MUNI Eastman’s gamelan ensemble brings together faculty members, students, and members of the community Kilbourn Hall, 8 pm Tickets $15 general admission (discount with U/R ID)

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Johnny Bauer has performed music for 39 of his 42 years on earth. It started in the crib — if not the womb — and quickly moved to the stage with his family’s band, Bauer Power.

“It consisted of my mom, my dad playing guitar,” Bauer says. “My oldest brother playing keyboards and bass, my brother Danny played drums, and my sister and I sang duets together.”

The band entertained at American Legion Halls and Moose Lodges in and around the region, playing a mix of country, pop, and standards. But, according to Bauer, the country didn’t run too deep.

“We were more on the Engelbert Humperdinck side of things than Johnny Cash,” he says.

Then the wee Bauer got all shook up.

“At age five, I started impersonating Elvis Presley,” he says. “My parents brought me to

a seamstress who made me the jumpsuit with the flared-out pants and a beautiful cape with the satin inlays.” But by age seven, Bauer had graduated to impersonating KISS. “‘Dr. Love’ was my hit back then,” he says with a laugh.

The family band rolled with the changes through the 1980’s, but by the 1990’s Bauer was getting disillusioned. Contemporary rock left him cold.

“Rock ‘n’ roll in the 90’s took a turn for the worse,” Bauer says. “So I kinda got back into the country scene which kinda vibed the 80’s. I got into the singer-songwriter thing, the acoustic…”

Bauer started sharpening his songwriting skills; he had been writing songs since age 11 and to date has amassed a catalogue of over 250 tunes — showcasing his talent as a musician as well as a composer.

“I said ‘It’s hard to find good musicians,’” he says. ‘”So I’ve got to be the best at what I do. I started honing in on the guitar.” But over time, he started coming back to the lyrics.

“In the 80’s I didn’t care what the words were,” he says. “I cared more about the guitar parts. In the 90’s I started realizing a song should take you somewhere lyrically. And now I love it all.”

Bauer says most of his songs are about love and relationships. They are gentle vignettes,

glimpses of life and light with an intuitive, singer/songwriter view. When played with his band, Johnny Bauer and Great Escape, the fleshed-out sound, including some slick vocal harmonies, is more of a nascent country strain.

When Bauer flies solo, there’s a definite and palpable rawness and urgency. But the man doesn’t rely on drama or stunts. It’s just his plaintive voice amidst the rhythm and color and tone of his looped guitar. This is what Bauer loves.

“There’s nothing like stripping down a song and just playing it with acoustic guitar and a voice,” he says. “I mean, I like big production too.”

His fourth and latest CD with the band, “Roads That Lie Ahead”— due to drop in early May — was recorded at both Red Booth and Holt studios. It’s a sweet, swinging pop/ county affair. The reigns get pulled before it gets too twangy and the parts that skirt rock ‘n’ roll do so appropriately and effectively without going overboard. “Roads That Lie Ahead” is the perfect blend of just enough. Bauer prides himself in its originality, something he’s passionate about.

“I do covers,” Bauer says of his three to four weekly gigs. “But I’ve always stuck to my guns and done at least a third originals wherever I play … even some weddings.”

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Bruce Diamond and Jeff Riales. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke

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Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. margaretexplosion.com. 7:309:30 p.m. Margaret Explosion.

Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free.

The Swooners. Bistro 135, 135 W. Commercial St. East Rochester. 662-5555. bistro135. net. 6-9 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]

Mystik Motorcycles w/ Televisionaries, The Punks, and The Telltale Signs. Bug Jar, 219

Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar. com. 9 p.m. $6-$8.

Newsboys: We Believe Tour.

Roberts Wesleyan College Voller Athletic Center, 2301 Westside Dr. 594-6008. 7 p.m. w/ Rapture Ruckus, 7eventh Time Down & Bob Lenz. $25 adv /$30 door.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Jim Lane. Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave. Irondequoit.

342-6780. 8 p.m. Free.

Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 248-4845. woodcliffhotelspa. com Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 248-4825. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30 p.m. Free.

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Duke Jupiter will perform and will feature appearances from original members Don Maracle and Dave Hanlon. Gene Cornish and Lou Gramm will lead The House of Guitars Rock ’n’ Roll All-Stars for a performance as well. What’s rather confusing is the number of performers with no ties to our city.

C’mon, there’s plenty of talent in town that could’ve been called upon for the Rochester Music Hall of Fame.

Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be Sunday, April 27, 7 p.m. at the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St. Tickets are $20-$35. Rochestermusic.org.

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The Joe Santora Trio w/Curtis Kendrick & Emily Kirchoff.

Eastman at Washington Square Lunchtime Concerts. First

Univeralist Church, 150 S. Clinton Ave. 274-1400. 12:15 p.m. Free.

Rochester Celebrity Organ Recital Series: Organ and Body. Memorial Art Gallery, 500

University Ave. 454-2100. esm. rochester.edu/concerts/tickets.

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473-0050. espadasteak.com. 6 p.m. Free.

The Djangoners. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Jazz Thursdays ft. The David Detweiler Trio. Next Door Bar

& Grill, 3220 Monroe Ave. 2494575. nextdoorbarandgrill.com.

Thursday: 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 8 p.m/. Free.

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There’s no denying the impact of Rochester’s music scene on our culture here and abroad. Joining the ranks of the previous two years’ inductees — like bluesman Son House, Cab Calloway, Young Rascal Gene Cornish, Lou Gramm, Mitch Miller, DJ Nick Nickson, and many more — will be this year’s honorees Duke Jupiter, David Hochstein, Emily Sibley Watson, The House of Guitars, and radio station WDKX. Grammy award winning producer Ethel Gabriel, and musician and businessman Peter Morticelli will receive the Special Merit Award, a first for the RMHF.

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Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free.

Ryan From El Rojo Jazz.

Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6 p.m.

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Scott Bradley . The Lower Mill, 61 N. Main St. 5821830. thelowermill.com.

6:30-9:30 p.m.

The Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 248-4845. woodcliffhotelspa. com Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 248-4825. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30 p.m. Free.

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Tugboat, Ryan Cycles, and Reaper Boz. Bug Jar, 219

Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar. com. 7:30-11 p.m. $8-$10. [ POP/ROCK ]

Adam Ezra w/ Big Leg Emma. Montage Music Hall,

50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 8 p.m. 18+. $10.

Dan Eaton band. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com.

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Five Alarm Open Jam. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 3193832. thefirehousesaloon.com. 9 p.m. Call for info.

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JT & Me. BLU Bar & Grill, 250 Pixley Rd. 247-0079. blurochester.com. 5-8 p.m. John Talarico and Tommy Bianchi playing your acoustic favorites from Jamey Taylor, The Eagles, Van Morrison and more.

Marty Roberts and 8 Days A Week. Johnny’s Irish Pub,

1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 5 p.m.

Pan de Oro. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St. 232-1333. havanacabanaroc.com. 10 p.m.

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Bluegrass and rap sound like two genres that should probably never meet — we’ve all seen how country and rap has fared — but Brooklyn-based group Gangstagrass somehow found the golden balance. Anyone familiar with the FX series “Justified” and its opening credits will recognize the band’s track “Long Hard Times to Come,” which earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music in 2010. The six-person band, headed by producer Rench, is now touring off its third album, “Broken Hearts and Stolen Money,” an engaging album that proves far-out ideas can often work with genuine talent and a careful pace.

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Skycoasters. Finger Lakes

Gaming & Racetrack, 5857 Rt. 96. Farmington. 223-0999. skycoasters.com. 8 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]

Curtis Stiger: Lets Fall in Love. Kodak Hall at Eastman

Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 454-2100. rochester.edu/Eastman/. -26, 8-10 p.m. $15-$92.

Karma. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 3343030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m.

JIm Witter & a live band present: Piano Men: A Musical Journey Through the ‘70s Featuring the Music of Elton John and Billy Joel. Nazareth College Arts Center Callahan Theater, 4245 East Ave. 389-2170. artcenter.naz.edu. 8 p.m. $30-$60. [ COUNTRY ]

Big Dog Country 103.5 night w/ Hootn’Anges. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com.

9:30 p.m. $3.

[ DJ/ELECTRONIC ] Hollow Bodies. Richmond’s Tavern, 21 Richmond Street.

270-8570. richmondstavern. com. 9 p.m. $15.

Riled Up w/ Igloo, Xotec, Syxgage. Love Nightclub,

45 Euclid St. 222-5683. lovenightclubrochester.com.

10 p.m. 18+. $5 over/$12 under before 2am; $10 everyone after 2am. [ JAZZ ]

Big Mike & the Motivators.

The Beale, 1930 Empire Blvd. Webster. 216-1070. thebealegrille.com. 7:3011:30 p.m.

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Gangstagrass plays the Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St., on Saturday, April 26, 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Themontagemusichall.com; Gangstagrass.com. — JAKE CLAPP Brass Taxi. Pineapple Jack’s, 485 Spencerport Rd. Gates.

247-5225. facebook.com/ PineappleJacks. 9:30 p.m.

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

1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202. charleybrownspenfield.com.

7:30 p.m. Free.

Jazz Thursdays ft. The David Detweiler Trio. Next

Door Bar & Grill, 3220 Monroe Ave. 249-4575. nextdoorbarandgrill.com.

Thursday: 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 8 p.m/. Free.

Live Jazz with Culture Clash.

Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. thebaobab. org. 7 p.m. Hosted by Dr. Carl Atkins, Professor of Music at RIT, the session will include a performance by Dr. Atkin’s group, Culture Clash, followed by a question and answer session. $10, rsvp.

Matthew Sieber Ford Trio.

Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St. Paul St. 262-2090. tapas177. com. 4:30 p.m. Free.

Mr. Rose presents: Get Funked!. ,. 473-0345.

banzairochester.com. 10 p.m.

The Joe Santora Trio w/Curtis Kendrick & Emily Kirchoff.

Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield Rd. (585) 383-8260. michaelsvalleygrill.com. Free. [ HIP-HOP/RAP ]

Slap Weh Fridays ft. Blazin Fiyah. Eclipse Bar & Lounge,

372 Thurston Rd. 235-9409. Call for info.

[ REGGAE/JAM ] 5 Head. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 10 p.m. $7. [ POP/ROCK ]

23 Psaegz w/ Mr. Boneless, Cammy Enaharo, and Danny Rose. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe

Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $6-$8.

40 Rod Lightning. Monty’s Krown, 875 Monroe Ave. 2717050. 9 p.m. 21+. $3.

Cadaver Dogs w/ Keaton, Envious Disguise, and The Results. Firehouse Saloon,

814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832. firehousesaloon.com. 21+. $10.

Dave Riccioni & Friends.

Mastrella’s Irondequoit Steak House, 4300 Culver Road.

467-2750.

Infrared Radiation Band w/ Greg Prevost, ft. The British Invasion. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park

Point Dr. 292.9940. lovincup. com. 9 p.m. $3-$5.

Into the Now. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille.com. 10 p.m.

Leon Russell w/ The Villans.

Main Street Armory, 900 E. Main St. 232-3221. rochestermainstreetarmory.com.

7 p.m. $35$40.

Start Making Sense. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 2321520. themontagemusichall. com. 8 p.m. $15 Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 8 p.m. $15.

Teagan & The Tweeds. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 3257090. dinosaurbarbque.com.

10 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] David Francey. Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Ave. Penfield. goldenlink.org/. 7:30 p.m.

Students $10. $18-$22.

Jumbo Shrimp. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 8 p.m.

Sofrito. Havana Cabana, 289 Alexander St. 232-1333. havanacabanaroc.com. 10 p.m.

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AudioInFlux ft. Chaz Bruce, M.Dot Coop and the A.I. Horns. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park

Point Dr. 292.9940. lovincup. com. 9 p.m. $5.

Joe Beard. Dinosaur Bar-BQue, 99 Court St. 325-7090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 10 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]

Curtis Stiger: Lets Fall in Love. Kodak Hall at Eastman

Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 4542100. rochester.edu/Eastman/.

8-10 p.m. $15-$92.

Finger Lakes Chorale Concert. Finger Lakes

Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. 396-0027.

FLCCconnects.com. 7 p.m.

Free, donations accepted.

Johnny Matt Band, Big Band Sound. BLU Bar & Grill,

250 Pixley Rd. 247-0079. underground.blurochester. com. 7-10 p.m. [ COUNTRY ]

Ashton Hollow. Nashvilles, 4853

W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 3343030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m.

Terry Buchwald Spring Fever Concert. The Eagles Club,

1200 Buffalo Rd. 857-4238.

8 p.m. $21.

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Boulder Coffee Co. | 1 Public Market | 232-5282

Object Maker | 153 Railroad St. | 244-4933

Carlson Metro Center YMCA 444 east Main St. | 325-2880

Paulas Essentials | 415 Thurston Rd. and Public Market | 737-9497

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City Newspaper (WMT Publications) 250 N. Goodman St. | 244-3329

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Gourmet Waffler | catering | 461-0633

Deep Discount Storage 265 Haywood Ave. | 325-5000

Greenovation | 1199 East Main St. | 288-7564

Empanada Stop www.juanandmarias.com | 325-6650

Harman Hardwood Flooring Co. 29 Hebard St. | 546-1221

Rochester Store Fixture 707 North St. | 546-6706 Tours • Tastings Private Parties

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Annie Wells. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Cold Sweat. The Beale, 1930 Empire Blvd. Webster. 2161070. thebealegrille.com. 7:3011:30 p.m.

Gabe Condon Duo. Wegman’s Amore Restaurant, 1750 East Ave. 452-880. Call for info, Free.

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Mitty & The Followers.

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[ HIP-HOP/RAP ] Gangstagrass. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 8 p.m. $10.

HIP-HOP | TECH N9NE

Rapper Aaron Dontez Yates, better known by his stage name Tech N9ne, has been in the rap game for more than 20 years, and his longevity can be accredited to the simple fact that this guy can spit fire. His “chopper” style of rap is equal parts speed and technicality — kind of like a cross between Eminem and Kendrick Lamar. His last studio album, 2013’s “Something Else,” features Lamar, Wiz Khalifa and B.O.B., and Tech N9ne is gearing up to release his 14th full-length, “Strangeulation” on May 6.

Some notable tracks to check out — and watch the videos if you can, they are a real treat — are “Am I a Psycho?”

“E.B.A.H,” and the one that best shows off his speed rapping skills, “Fragile.”

Tech N9ne performs with Krizz Kaliko and Jarren Benton on Tuesday, April 29, at Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water St. Show is at 7 p.m. $30. Waterstreetmusic.com; Strangemusicinc.com. — TREVOR LEWIS Redeye Jack. TP’s Irish Pub, 916

Panorama Trail. 385-4160. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Tryst. Shooters, 1226 Fairport Rd. Fairport. 385-9777. trystband.com. 9:30 p.m. $5.

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The Emersons. Monty’s Krown, 875 Monroe Ave. 271-7050. 9 p.m. 21+. $3.

Eternity Rocks On... Zeppa Auditorium, German House, 315 Gregory St. 563-6241. zeppabistro.com. 8 p.m.midnight. $20 cash only.

Intox and A Taste of Evil.

Pineapple Jack’s, 485 Spencerport Rd. Gates.

247-5225. facebook.com/ PineappleJacks. 9 p.m.

Last Note. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com.

10 p.m.

Lost Elysium, Aggressive Betty, and Beneath Hell’s Sky. California Brew Haus,

402 W. Ridge Rd. 621-1480. reverbnation.com. 8 p.m. 16+.

Mile Watts and Brother From Other Mothers. Richmond’s

Tavern, 21 Richmond Street.

270-8570. richmondstavern. com. 9 p.m. Free.

Brian Coughlin’s CD Release Party. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park

Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup. com. 3-5 p.m.

The Emily Mure Trio. Boulder Coffee Co., 739 Park Ave. 697-0235. bouldercoffeeco. com. 7 p.m. Free.

Fandango at the Tango. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 271-4930. tangocafedance.com. 7:30 p.m.

Free, donations accepted. [ CLASSICAL ]

Christ Church Schola Cantorum sings Compline. Christ Church, 141 East Ave. 454-3978. christchurchrochester.org/ scholacantorum. 9-9:30 p.m.

Donations accepted.

Eastman Musicians Honor Holocaust Victims w/ Remembrance Day Concert.

Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1057. esm.rochester. edu. 7:30 p.m. Free for UR ID holders. $10.

Finger Lakes Chorale Spring Concert. Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. 396-0027.

FLCCconnects.com. 7 p.m. Free, donations accepted.

Going for Baroque. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 2741100. esm.rochester.edu. 1-1:30 & 3-3:30 p.m.

Spring Fling with the Telos Trio.

Baptist Temple, 1101 Clover St. 746-7482. facebook.com/ TelosTrio. 2:30-3:45 p.m. $5 Suggested Donation.

Traditional Irish Music Session.

Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic. com. 5 p.m. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]

RONNIE & WYLDE ) w/resident DJ’s JAMESON ALEXANDER & ROB MORLEY. Love Nightclub,

45 Euclid St. 222-5683. lovenightclubrochester.com. 10 p.m. 21+ $5, 18+ $12. [ POP/ROCK ]

Forever Cadence w/ Conquerors, Until We Are Ghosts, and Boulders. Bug

Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. bugjar.com. 8:30 p.m. $8 adv, $10-$12.

House of Guitars AllStar Band at the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. Kodak Hall at

Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 544-8860. houseofguitars. com. 7 p.m. Gene Cornish (The Rascals) Carmine Appice (Ozzy, Rod Stewart) Lou Gramm (Foreigner) Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Whitesnake).

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Matinee Mayhem. Montage

Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 2321520. themontagemusichall. com. 2 p.m. $8.

Rock Repertory Ensemble.

University of Rochester Strong Auditorium, River Campus. 2752828. rochester.edu/college/ MUR/concerts. 7 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 28 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Chip Milligan. The Genesee Brew House, 25 Cataract St. Rchester. 263-9200. geneseebeer.com. 5-7 p.m.

Watkins & the Rapiers. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ CLASSICAL ]

Barbara B. Smith Concert Series presents Gamelan Lila Muni.

Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 454-2100. esm.rochester.edu/ concerts/tickets. 8 p.m. $10-$25. [ JAZZ ]

Jazz Ensemble. University of

Rochester Strong Auditorium, River Campus. 275-2828. rochester.edu/college/MUR/ concerts. 8 p.m. [ OPEN MIC ]

Dave McGrath Open Mic.

Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic. com. 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 29 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]

Christopher Padgett w/ Smoov Tone, B-FREE, and River Lynch.

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $7-$9.

Corey & Brian. The Genesee Brew House, 25 Cataract St. Rchester. 263-9200. geneseebeer.com. 6-8 p.m.

Roses & Revolutions.

Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 248-4845. woodcliffhotelspa.com. [ BLUES ]

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Rochester musicians will celebrate International Jazz Day in a most appropriate way: making it up as they go along. Here’s how it works: Musician one plays solo for five minutes and then is joined by improvising musician two.

After five minutes musician one leaves and musician three enters, picking up the music with musician two. Players will enter and leave at five-minute intervals until everyone has played. Among the adventurers are pianist Dariusz Terefenko, saxophonist Bill Tiberio, percussionist John Beck, vibraphonist Kristen Shiner McGuire, bassist Jeff Campbell, trumpeter Mike Kaupa and many more.

Spontaneous Duos takes place Wednesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. at The Eastman School of Music’s Messenger 1, NE corner of Gibbs St. and East Ave. The event is free. 274-1100. — BY RON NETSKY [ HIP-HOP/RAP ]

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Tech N9ne w/ Freddie Gibbs, Kris Kaliko, Jarren Benton, Psych Ward Druggies &Malicious Intent and HomiSide. Water Street Music

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Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6:309:30 p.m.

Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. margaretexplosion.com.

7:30-9:30 p.m. Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Ryan from El Rojo Jazz.

Prosecco Italian Restaurant, 1550 New York 332.

Farmington. 924-8000. Every other Wednesday, 6 p.m. Free.

Hall, 204 N. Water St. 546-3887. waterstreetmusic.com. 7 p.m. $30-$35.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. margaretexplosion.com. 7:309:30 p.m. [ BLUES ]

Upward Groove. Temple Bar and

P.I.’s Lounge, 495 West Ave. 8 p.m. Call for info.

Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille.com. 10 p.m.

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Collegium Musicum. Kilbourn

Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 454-2100. esm.rochester.edu/concerts/ tickets. 8 p.m.

Symphony Orchestra. University of Rochester Strong Auditorium, River Campus. 275-2828. rochester.edu/college/MUR/ concerts. 8 p.m. 275-2828. [ JAZZ ]

Concert To Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Week. Brighton Memorial

Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Eastman Wind Ensemble w/ Michael Burritt, percussion and Mark Kellogg, trombone.

Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 454-2100. esm. rochester.edu/concerts/tickets.

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Roses & Revolutions. Woodcliff

Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 248-4825. woodcliffhotelspa. com. 5:30 p.m. Free Roses & Revolutions. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 2484845. woodcliffhotelspa.com.

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Theater What kind of a statement is that making?

Stalkers and mass murderers are swoon worthy, so long as they have sadness in their heart and sing well? Yikes.

But that’s a problem with the story

The cast of “Phantom of the Opera” performs the song “Masquerade” in a scene from the musical. Presented by RBTL, the touring production runs through Sunday, April 27. PHOTO PROVIDED

Masking the flaws “The Phantom of the Opera” PRESENTED BY ROCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE LEAGUE THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 27 AUDITORIUM THEATRE, 885 E. MAIN ST. TICKETS START AT $37.50 | 222-5000, RBTL.ORG [ REVIEW ] BY ERIC REZSNYAK

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” has been a musical-theater blockbuster since its debut in 1986. It has grossed more money worldwide than any other musical, and continues to pack houses in major cities and on global tours. That’s all the more remarkable when you consider that — real talk — the story isn’t really very good.

Apologies to French author Gaston Leroux, on whose novel the show is based, but the plot is thin, the characters behave nonsensically even by musical-theater standards, and the supposed “romance” between the lead characters is actually quite disturbing. And yet “Phantom” is massively successfully, likely because of Webber’s signature mix of undeniable, soaring songs 22 CITY APRIL 23-29, 2014

and his love of spectacular set pieces.

When you think of “Phantom,” you think of the chandelier, the “Angel of Music,” the underground boat ride, and “Music of the Night.” The plot and the dialogue are tertiary at best.

I first saw “Phantom” nearly 20 years ago at the Pantages Theatre in Toronto, and even then the show felt dated, even clumsy in parts.

But the new touring production currently playing at the Auditorium Theatre surprised me. Producer Cameron Mackintosh gave the show an overhaul in honor of its 25th anniversary, and what resulted is a gorgeous, well paced, and at times even nuanced (yes, nuance in “Phantom of the Opera”) staging.

The major failings of the basic plot are still there, but almost every other facet of the show has been improved to make for a much more satisfying experience.

That troublesome plot: Christine Daae is

a member of the ensemble at the Opera Populaire — and possibly an undiagnosed sufferer of Stockholm Syndrome. Christine has secretly been training her voice with what she believes to be an angel sent to her by her dead musician father (oh, Christine…), but which is actually a deformed genius who lives

in an underground lair and has a penchant for sending passive-aggressive notes. He is also totally insane, and has been wreaking havoc in the opera house for some time with apparently no attempts to stop him — in fact, he pulls in a cushy salary for his lifethreatening shenanigans.

One of those stunt-queen antics leads the opera’s prima donna, Carlotta, to walk out ahead of a big performance, and Christine takes her place. Christine is beloved by everyone, especially her recently rediscovered childhood sweetheart, Raoul, and that crazy guy from the sewers, referred to as The Phantom. A love triangle of sorts emerges, but only if you consider “love” to be a guy kidnapping a young woman, physically assaulting her, and threatening her multiple times. He then murders several people while implementing his elaborate schemes, and yet she’s still maybe, kind of into him.

Seriously, that is messed up. And yet, at the performance I attended, the audience was still rooting for The Phantom, even as he strung up innocent after innocent in his physics-defying noose contraptions. You can make a case for The Phantom being a tragic character, certainly, but sympathetic?

A legitimate love interest for the female lead?

itself, not this production. And this tour does many things right. First off, it is a great-looking show. The costume designs by Mario Bjornson are stunning.

The set by Paul Brown makes clever use of a central rotating turret to create a variety of locales, from a rococo theater office to The Phantom’s dank hideaway.

The various special effects fully realize The Phantom’s attacks — particularly impressive for a road show.

Although the story is set in the late 19th century, this production feels contemporary.

The first act moves along briskly, and director Laurence Connor has added numerous small “moments” throughout the show that capture the audience’s attention, but don’t distract from the overall story.

That thoughtful approach is also reflected in the way he presents certain secondary characters, specifically Carlotta (Jacquelynne Fontaine), who is historically portrayed as an annoying shrew. Here we are reminded that she is actually a victim in the story, and is sometimes quite charming even as she is forced to perform in a situation that any rational person would find terrifying.

As for the leads, the standout is Julia Udine as Christine. Udine is almost ideally cast in the role. She is a gifted singer and projects a delicate innocence. Once she is pressed into the various mindboggling scenarios she seems on the verge of madness — something this production makes seem like a very real possibility for the character.

I found Cooper Grodin less successful in the role of The Phantom. He worked much better in the second act, but in the first he failed to convey the menace that should be associated with the character — he seemed more like a fussy proctor. He is a strong singer, but his vocal approach is less aggressive than most of the singers’ associated with the role. That was especially true of his upper register, which verged on lilting at times. I suspect that Grodin’s softer approach to the character was deliberate to make The Phantom appear more romantic, and less horrifying. It apparently worked, as the audience with which I saw the show gave the actor, and character, rapturous applause. Maybe arias speak louder than actions.

Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] AsIs Gallery, Sage Art Center, Wilson Blvd. Bauhaus // Printmaking. Through May 7.

Reception May 1, 1-2 p.m. sageartcenter.com/asis-gallery/.

Before Your Quiet Eyes, 439 Monroe Ave. Photography by Stacy Lawrence. Black and white images capturing the human element at life cycles’ extremesbirth and death. Reception Apr 26, 7-10 p.m. 583-7851.

BFYQUE@aol.com.

Gallery R, 100 College Ave. RIT Senior Illustration Exhibition.

Through May 4. Wed-Sun 1-5 p.m. Reception May 2, 7-9 p.m.

256-3312. galleryr.rit.edu.

Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons, University of Rochester, River Campus. Nose Goes: Undergraduate Juried Exhibition.

Through May 8. Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat-Sun 12-5 p.m.

Reception 5-6:30 p.m. blogs. rochester.edu/hartnett.

Irondequoit Public Library, Evans Branch, 45 Cooper Rd. The Irondequoit Art Club 56th Annual Spring Show and Sale.

Through May 3. Reception Apr 24, 7-8:30 p.m. 336-6062. aholland@libraryweb.org. irondequoitartclub.org.

Legacy at Park Crescent, 100 Providence Circle. Annual Suburban Rochester Art Group. An annual exhibit of original paintings by talented, local artists in the Suburban Rochester Art Group. 352-9629. suburbanrochesterartgroup. weebly.com.

Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. Core Collapse: New Collaborative Work by St. Monci and Justyn Iannucci. Through May 23.

Reception Apr 27, 5-8 p.m. 2580400. thelittle.org.

Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery, 4245 East Ave. Nazareth College Graduate Art Show.

Through May 12. Tue-Thu noon-5 p.m., Fri-Sat noon-8 p.m. 389-5073. naz.edu/art/artscenter-gallery.

William Harris Gallery, Lomb Memorial Dr. MFA Group Thesis Exhibition. Through May 7.

Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun by appt. Reception Apr 24, 5-8 p.m.

475-2716. cias.rit.edu/williamharris-gallery. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. Who’d a Thunk It? by Gary Morse. Through Apr 25. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appt. 770-1960. jboyle@ seniorsfirstonline.com.

1975 Gallery, 89 Charlotte St. Vulnerable Geometry. Through Apr 26. New and Collaborative Works from Jaime Molina, Vincent Comparetto, and Max Kauffman. Wed-Fri 1-8 p.m., SatSun noon-5 p.m. 1975ish.com.

Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester, 277 N. Goodman St. Muse by Brian O’Neill. Through Apr 24. Artwork Featuring Rochester City Ballet Dancers.

473-4000. artsrochester.org.

AsIs Gallery, Sage Art Center, Wilson Blvd. Nina Korn. Through Apr 23. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.midnight, Fri 9 a.m.-10 p.m., SatSun noon-10 p.m. sageartcenter. com.

Aviv Café, 321 East Ave. Paint the Music: Mix Media by Richmond Futch Jr.. Through Apr 30. 7299916. bethelcf.com/aviv.

CITY NEWSPAPER CONGRATULATES THE 2014 INDUCTEE INTO THE FILM | “SHOULDERS TO STAND ON: THE LGBT HISTORY OF ROCHESTER”

Come out in remembrance of the men and women who had the courage to stand up for their right to love whomever they choose. “Shoulders to Stand On: The LGBT History of Rochester,” (pictured) directed by Kevin J. Indovino, tells the story of a city that has always been at the forefront to encourage social change and justice. The documentary condenses over 375 hours of interviews and more than 100 participants into a 90 minute film to bring you through the journey of these men and women.

Rochester Theater

HALL OF FAME

Barbara Biddy

The film will be shown on Monday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. at MuCCC Theater, 142 Atlantic Avenue. The screening will be a pay-what-you wish benefit for GAGV and MuCCC — there is a suggested $5 donation. Tickets can be ordered online or by calling 866-811-4111 (a service charge of $1 will be added to phone calls), or online through Muccc.org.

— TAYLOR WHITE Books Etc., 78 W. Main St. Macedon. Three Magic Views.

Featuring work of Elizabethe Walton, Claudine Bartlett and Terry Mulee. Through May 15.

474-4116. books_etc@yahoo. com.

Bridge Art Gallery University of Rochester Medical Center, 300 Crittenden Blvd. “Play.” urmc. rochester.edu.

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. The Lobby Presents: Art Liquidation Sale with Ax. Through Jun 4. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. lobbydigital.com.

Cary Graphic Arts Collection, Lomb Memorial Dr. LETTERpressworkBOOK: Innovation Disguised as Instruction. Through April 30. In conjunction with “The Printed Poem; The Poem as Print” exhibition. ALSO in Cary Library Sunken Gallery, through Mar 31: “Palimpsest: Photographs and Objects” by Angela Kelly. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. 4754213. ahfwml@rit.edu. library.rit. edu/cary/.

Creative Wellness Coalition Gallery, 320 N Goodman St, Suite 201.

“Painting Big” Group Show. 3253145 x144. mharochester.org.

Crossroads Coffeehouse, 752 S Goodman St. The Artwork of Bethany Williams and Allie Hartley. 244-6787. xroadscoffeehouse.com.; Crossroads Spring Art Show.

Work by Rachel Dow, Paolo Marino, Kristy Totter. 2446787. rdow81@yahoo.com. xroadscoffeehouse.com.

Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd. Marsh Madness: Wonders of Wetlands. Through May 4. Wed-Fri 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

374-6160. rmsc.org.

Dept of Rare books and Special Collections, Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester River

Campus. Cultivateing Color: Nineteenth-Century Fruit and Flower Plates. Through May 23.

275-4461. lib.rochester.edu.

Firehouse Gallery at Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave. College Collective. Through May 24. 2715183. geneseearts.org.

Gallery Salon & Spa, 780 University Ave. The Empty Center. Through Apr 30. Debut artwork by Pam Howe and photographs by Catherine MacWilliams. 271-8340. erikagallerysalon@gmail.com.

Gantt-Frazier-Bracey Gallery, 36 King St. “Identity Assignments: An Expository Journey.” Through May 16. Tuesdays and Thursdays doors open at 3 p.m., film screenings 3, 4, 5 p.m. & review film at 6:30 p.m. info@fdrcrochester.com.

George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. “Another America: A Testimonial to the Amish by Robert Weingarten” and “A World Apart: Photographs of Hasidic Communities in Israel

by Pavel Wolberg.” Through May 25. Also through May 25: “XL Portfolip: A Benefit Portfolio Celebrating Large-Format Photography.” Also through Jun 8: “Of Time and Buildings.”

Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org.

I-Square Visions, 693 Titus Ave. Irondequoit. 3 D’s in DODD. Father and sons’ artwork.

Through May 8. Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Artists’ Talk May 5, 7-9 p.m. isquarevisionsartgallery. squarespace.com/.

Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. Cuba Through 36 Eyes. Through May 17. Reception Fri Apr 25, 5-9 p.m. 271-2540. imagecityphotographygallery.com. continues on page 24

PHOTO BY JOHN SCHLIA

Barbara Biddy is an actor, director, and teacher who has been an influential member of the Rochester theater community since 1973. Along with her husband, Fran, Biddy was a founder and longtime artistic director of Shipping Dock Theatre, which opened in 1980.

Through Shipping Dock, Biddy put on dozens of productions featuring a wide range of local actors. Shipping Dock selections were often smart, insightful, and challenging — it was the first local theater to stage the AIDS drama "The Normal Heart" in the 1980's, which facilitated discussion about the disease that was still widely misunderstood at the time.

Shipping Dock also staged plays that tackled issues such as racism and antisemitism — as well as frothy comedies like "Noises Off" — and was a home for original works by local playwrights.

Shipping Dock shut down in 2008, but remains well regarded by the local theater community and its fans. "We did do lots of challenging work to make people feel, think, and go out and maybe make some kind of difference in the world," Biddy says. "I like to be challenged, too. As it turns out, a lot of people did. And we all worked very, very hard."

Biddy has continued to teach acting and occasionally directs local theater, most recently helming "The Year of Magical Thinking" at Blackfriars Theatre in 2012.

Special thanks to TheatreROCS for allowing City Newspaper to announce the Rochester Theater Hall of Fame induction at its Showcase on April 19. For more information on TheatreROCS, visit theatrerocs.org.

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Art Exhibits International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Spring Bouquet. Through Apr 30. Work

by Sam Paonessa, Monteiro Prestes, David Kerstetter and Ning Lee. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. 264-1440. internationalartacquisitions.

The Joy Gallery, 498 W Main St. Battle Amongst Humanity, Art Exhibition Investigating War as Subject. Through Apr 24. Work

by Jose Enrique Portas and Amy Vena. A portion of the proceeds from select paintings will benefit Veterans Outreach Network of Rochester and AptArt. 436-5230.

Link Gallery at City Hall, 30 Church St. Beyond Black and White. Through May 5. Works by middle students participating in Studio 678 from the Wilson Foundation Academy photo club, a program of the Community Darkroom at Genesee Center for the Arts & Education. Weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 260-0726. cityofrochester.gov/linkgallery.

Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. Nate Hodge. Through Apr 25.

258-0400. thelittle.org.

Lower Link Gallery, Central Library, 115 South Ave. Art of the Book. Artist Books and Altered Books. 428-8053. libraryweb.org/ artofthebook.

Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave. New Works by Shawnee Hill, Danny Cole, Joe Guy Allard and John Perry.. 232-9030. lux666.com.

Main Street Arts, 20 W Main St., Clifton Springs. “For Drawing Sake.” Through April 26. 315462-0210. mstreetarts@gmail. com. mainstreetartsgallery.com.

Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. “Matisse as Printmaker: Works from the Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation.”

Also in Grand Gallery: “Alexander Matisse: New Ceramics.”

Through Jun 8. Also Lockhart Gallery through May 4: “Eduardo Paolozzi’s “General Dynamic F.U.N.” Also Lucy Burne Gallery through May 17: “Collaborations: Works by Students and Teachers.”

Wed-Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 276-8900. mag. rochester.edu.

Mill Art Center & Gallery, 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls. Lean Forward: Mill Art Cetner & Gallery Digital Show. Through Jun 21.

624-7740. millartcenter.com.

MuCCC Gallery Space, 142 Atlantic Ave. Concentrated Aggregation: Works on Paper

by David Werberig. Gallery open during regular performance schedules at MuCCC Theatre.

Reception Fri May 2, 6-9 p.m. muccc.org.

My Sister’s Gallery at the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. Two Artists, Two Styles, One Show.. Renate Eckart and Jeanette Musliner. Through May 11. Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 5468439 x3102.

Nan Miller Gallery, 3450 Winton Place. Albert Paley on Park Avenue. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

292-1430. nanmillergallery.com.

NTID Dyer Arts Center, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr. 13th Annual “What We Do” Gallery Showing. Through May 2. Juried photojournalism competition. Reception Apr 25, 6-10 p.m. 703-2926. ritnppa. wordpress.com.

Ock Hee’s Gallery, 2 Lehigh St. The Power of Flowers. Through 24 CITY APRIL 23-29, 2014

DANCE | PERFORMANCE ROUNDUP

From ballet to salsa to clogging, there’s a dance event to satisfy however you feel like shakin’ it this weekend. Here are a few key performances to check out, but there is always much more going on. Check out our online calendar at Rochestercitynewspaper.com for all of Rochester’s happenings.

The Borinquen Dance Theatre will debut three new works during its community performance of “Rise Up & Dance” on Saturday, April 26. “Supplication/Revelation” is a revival of an original piece by Nydia Padilla-Rodriguez, Borinquen founder. Christopher Morrison, Borinquen modern dance instructor has also choreographed a modern ballet piece titled “A Journey: Looking for Freedom,” which was inspired by a scene from the movie, “Django Unchained.” The evening’s production will also include a dance choreographed

by Karis Imani Perry, a Borinquen dancer since 2008.

“Rise Up & Dance” takes place on Saturday, 7 p.m. at the Hochstein School of Music and Dance, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. Tickets are $10 for children under 12 and $20 for adults. For more information, visit Borinquendance.org.

Several local featured and guest dancers will perform “Building Community through Dance” at Penfield High School, 25 High School Drive in Penfield, on Saturday. The performance is produced by Drumcliffe Parents Organization and will feature works by the artistic Director of Drumcliffe Irish Arts, Edward J. Murphy Jr. Guest artists include Presence Tense Dance, Rochester Dance Project, PEAC, and a new work by Pharaoh Diaby and Marcus Bowens.

The performance will also include a work by Drumcliffe Irish Dancers combining African dance, drumming rhythms, and Irish clogging. The show will take place on Saturday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. tickets are $20 at the door or $17 pre-sale and $15 for Students (with a valid high school or college ID). For more information, visit drumcliffe.org.

Brush up on your salsa moves at the 3rd annual Upstate NY Spring Salsa Weekend. The event will take place FridaySunday, April 25-27. Friday and Saturday night, head out to Bush Mango, 34 Elton Street, to learn some Salsa, Bachata, and Mambo moves. Saturday and Sunday will feature some of the best Latin dance professionals around teaching classes for beginners to advanced dancers. The workshops will be held at Rhythm Society, 758 South Ave. Friday and Saturday night parties will begin at 9 p.m. and tickets cost $15 before 11 p.m. and $20 after. Saturday workshops run 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and tickets are $75. Sunday workshops run 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and tickets cost $65. For more information and to order tickets, visit Rhythm-society.org. — TAYLOR WHITE May 24. With work by Dennis Burns, Alice Chen, Pamela Glasscock, Denise Heischman, Alan Singer, and Carol Woodin.

Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 6244730. ockhee@frontiernet.net. ockheesgallery.com.

Orange Glory Café, 240 East Ave. Mother and Son Art Exhibit.

Through Apr 24. Artwork by Adam

Allen Berry and Lynda Ashwell.

232-7340. aaberry70@gmail.com.

Outside the Box Art Gallery, Bldg 9, The Canal Works, 1000 Turk Hill Rd. Twelve Corners Middle School Exhibit. Through Apr 29.

Wed & Fri noon-3 p.m., Thu noon-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 1-3 p.m. 645-2485. outsidetheboxag.com.

The Owl House, 75 Marshall St. Chad Grohman. 360-2920. owlhouserochester.com.

Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery, 71 S Main St. Canandaigua. Emerging Artists and Their Mentors. Through Apr 25. 394-0030. prrgallery.com.

Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. The Vinyl Countdown: A Dudes Night Out Production. recordarchive.com.

Roc Brewing Co., 56 S. Union St. Justin Fondrie Photography. 7949798. rocbrewingco@gmail.com. rocbrewingco.com.

Rochester Contemporary Arts Center, 137 East Ave. “Dirty Dozen: The Outlaw Printmakers.”

Through May 11. Wed-Sun 1-5 p.m., Fri until 10 p.m. The Print Club of Rochester will host a First Friday Print•a•Fair on May 2, 6-10 p.m. 461-2222. rochestercontemporary.org.

Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery, Genesee Community College, One College Rd. Digital Arts Student Show. Through May 14. facebook.com/gccgallery. genesee.edu/gallery.

The Shoe Factory Art Co-op, 250 N Goodman St. Featuring artwork by local artists. Open First Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Second Saturdays, 12-4 p.m., and Wednesdays, 12-5 p.m. 732-0036. shoefactoryarts. com.

Skylark Lounge, 40 South Union St. Adult Art Show. 270-8106. theskylarklounge.com.

Soho Bagel Cafe, 1520 Ridge Rd West. Warren Farrell: ReEmergence. Through mid-July. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Recent acrylic work by local artist Warren Farrell.

663-2740.

Spectrum Gallery, 100 College Ave. Parisian Structures & Cuban Lines by Bill DuBois. Through Apr 26. 461-4447.

Studio 215, 1115 E Main St. Past Seasons. Through May 31.

Reception May 2, 6-9 p.m. 4901210. humanette66@gmail.com.

The Nitty Gritty Hair and Waxing Parlor, 274 N Goodman St., Village Gate. Paintings and Drawings by Rina Miriam Drescher. Through Jun 1. 585461-2285. rina@rinamiriam.com.

Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Call to the Unknown: The 2014 Annual Student Art Exhibition. Through May 4. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. 395-5253. brockport.edu/finearts.

Veritas Wine Bar, 217 Alexander St. Fleur: Artworks by Kristina Kaiser. Through Jun 18. TueSat 5-11 p.m. 262-2336. veritaswinebar.com.

Williams Gallery at First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. Images from the Camino by Photographer John Solberg.

Through May 20. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-8 p.m.

271-9070. rochesterunitarian.org/ music_arts_gallery.html.

Williams-Insalaco Gallery at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. Alumni Biennial Exhibition: The Art, Music, and Poetry of Rand Darrow. 785-1369. flcc.edu.

Art Events [ WED., APRIL 23 ] Art Night With Ken Karnage. 6 p.m. Triumph Tattoo Studio, 127 Railroad St. Bring your art supplies and an open mind Free 270-4772. KenKarnage@gmail. com. triumphtattoostudio.com.

The “Nothing Lasts Forever” Moving Sale. Through June 18.

Phillips Fine Art, 248 East Ave. Through June 18. Tue-Fri noon-6 p.m., Sat noon-5 p.m. or by appt 232-8120. [ FRI., APRIL 25 ] Pop Up at the Park. April 25-27.

Buckland Park Lodge, 1341 Westfall Rd. Fri 5-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A variety of artists with their creations 784-5250, 298-7615.

Wall Therapy: Writes of Spring.

April 25-27. Featuring Niels Shoe Meulman, Max Ripo, Queen Andrea, Peeta, Bones FUA facebook.com/walltherapyny. [ SAT., APRIL 26 ] Historical Stained Glass Tour.

April 26, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Loop Ministries, 111 N. Chestnut St. Transportation provided.

Fundraiser for Loop Ministries food pantry and after school program $40, 2 for $70. 851-1764. maher_theresa@roberts.edu.

Yard(s) Sale. April 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Yards, 50-52 Public Market Art and crafts vendors, music, goodies attheyards@ gmail.com. attheyards.com.

Comedy [ THU., APRIL 24 ] Chris Kattan. April 24-26. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd. Webster Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 7:30 & 10 p.m $15-$25 671-9080. thecomedyclub.us. [ FRI., APRIL 25 ] Geva Comedy Improv: Stalker!

April 25-26, 10:30-11:45 p.m. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd $10 2324382. gci@gevatheatre.org. gevacomedyimprov.org.

Dance Events [ WED., APRIL 23 ] Spring Dance Show. April 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Spurrier Dance Studio, University of Rochester, River Campus 275-2828. [ THU., APRIL 24 ] 3rd Annual Upstate NY Spring Salsa Weekend: Salsa Night w/ live music. April 24, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. Salsa/bachata lesson w/ essence of Rhythm Latin Dance Co $5-$10. 292-9940. info@ rhythm-society.org. lovincup.com. [ FRI., APRIL 25 ] 3rd Annual Upstate NY Spring Salsa Weekend: Live Performances and workshops.

April 25, 9 p.m. Bush Mango Drum & Dance, 34 Elton St. Salsa, Bachata, Mambo, Cha Cha and more. $15-$20. 8209213. Iinfo@rhythm-society.org. bushmango.org.

Fest Noz: Breton Dance Event.

April 25, 7:30 p.m. Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. $5. hrb9451@rit.edu. [ SAT., APRIL 26 ] Borinquen Dance Theatre: Rise Up & Dance. April 26, 7 p.m.

Hochstein School of Music & Dance, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. $10$20 263-2623. bdtrochester@ gmail.com. hochstein.org.

Building Community Through Dance. April 26, 7:30 p.m.

Penfield High School, 25 High School Dr . Penfield $17-$20 rochester@drumcliffe.org. drumcliffe.org.

3rd Annual Upstate NY Spring Salsa Weekend: Live Performances and Workshop. April 26, 9 p.m. Bush Mango Drum & Dance, 34 Elton St. $15-$20.

820-9213. info@rhythm-society. org. bushmango.org. [ TUE., APRIL 29 ] Stardust Open Ballroom Dance Series. April 29, 7:30 p.m.

Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St Big Band era live music $3 admission. 4286755. cityofrochester.gov/ ballroomdanceseries.

Lectures [ WED., APRIL 23 ] Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School Spring Lecture Series.

Through April 24. Poetry, art exhibit, worship services, book signings, more. Featured lecture

by Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright Jr. on 4/24 at 7 p.m Free 340-9643. crcds.edu.

The Future of Hydraulic Fracturing in New York. April 23, 5:30-7 p.m. Bausch & Lomb meeting room, second floor, One Bausch & Lomb place Free, RSVP 2311113. jwadsworth@hselaw.com.

NonViolent Communication.

April 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, 1100 South Goodman St Free 340-9669. mkaiderkorol@crcds.edu. crcds.edu/ spring-lecture-week.

Presentation and Discussion on Environmental Health.

April 23, 4-5 p.m. Child Care Council, 595 Blossom Rd A leading environmental health researcher from the University of Michigan will give a community presentation on how toxic chemicals found in the environment threaten our health 654.4752. childcarecouncil.com. [ THU., APRIL 24 ] 2014 Preservation Conference.

April 24-26. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. “Fill in the Blank: Defining Preservation” Register landmarksociety.org/conference/.

Africa Centered Theology In an Age of Color Blindness: They Forgot Their Story. April 24, 7 p.m. Aenon Baptist Church, 175 Genesee St Given by Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright Jr. Hosted

by Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. free, registration encouraged. 340-9463. crds. edu/spring-lecture-week.

Confronting Structures of Domination, Truth, and Peacemaking in the Palestinian Experience. April 24, 1:30-4 p.m.

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, 1100 South Goodman St . Free. 340-9669. mkaiderkorol@crcds.edu. crcds.edu/ spring-lecture-week.

Globe at the Movies Film Symposium. April 24, 8:30 a.m.9 p.m. Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. scholarworks.rit.edu/gatms.

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Art “Bones’ work reminds me of old skateboard graphics, the things I used to love growing up in the 1980s skate scene,” Lehman says.

“It just has this rich, organic, slimy feel to it, and it looks so alive.”

Through Wall Therapy, a host of local and international artists have created more than 50 murals, transforming Rochester’s buildings in the Market District, the East End, the St. Paul Quarter, the South Wedge Neighborhood, the El Camino Trail, and other various spots around the city. “We will be focusing our efforts for Writes of Spring on the Atlantic Ave corridor immediately north of the freight train yard,” Wilson says.

A work by Italian artist, Peeta, created on North Clinton Avenue during FUA Crew’s 2011 B-Boy BBQ. Peeta will visit Rochester again this weekend for “Wall Therapy: Writes of Spring.” PHOTO PROVIDED

Urban texture [ PREVIEW ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

Last autumn, Rochester witnessed the annual summer street art festival, Wall Therapy, bust out of its regular July programming with an off-season “Fall Therapy” mural-making series. After a dormant winter, Wall Therapy will present yet another break-out painting session this week. “Writes of Spring” will focus specifically on letterform graffiti, and will feature an international group of artists representing various styles and different traditions within the genre.

If anyone expected Wall Therapy’s continuous projects to grow stale once the original shine of its novelty wore off, think again. In the past, events have showcased a variety of muralists working in a range of styles. Moving forward, organizers plan to host highly curated events focused on different themes. This mini springtime fest, held Friday-Sunday, April 25-27, will spotlight artists working specifically with typography, but this provides an opportunity to showcase the wide gamut of styles and traditions within that constraint.

This textural manifestation of the festival is particularly close to the hearts of two of Wall Therapy’s main men. “I grew up among writers and above the Pitkin Ave Subway 26 CITY APRIL 23-29, 2014

Yard in East New York, Brooklyn,” says Wall Therapy founder, Dr. Ian Wilson. “My older brother was an active writer on the ‘A’ and ‘CC’ subway lines during the early- to mid- 1980’s, so I’ve always been aware of graffiti since about age 6. I remember being absolutely in awe of the lettering.”

That fascination with graffiti lettering, and with the culture itself, has only grown. “I first tried my hand at writing around 1987, however it wasn’t until college in New Orleans that I really explored all aspects of the art as a writer.” he says. “In many ways, curating this Wall Therapy event around type and letterforms represents a nod to the roots of the culture that I love.”

The enthusiasm of Erich Lehman, lead festival organizer and director of 1975 Gallery, comes not from a personal background in graffiti, but from his education and work as a designer, and his fondness for the history of letterform. “I’m a type nerd through and through, so I’m really excited about this,” he says.

Six artists will paint the town this weekend. New York-based Queen Andrea is a typographer who crafts unique letters and often communicates the wit of hiphop culture in her work, Wilson says. Max Ripo, a New York transplant to Barcelona, “depicts lettering interwoven with iconic

and graphic motifs, which gives his letters a unique texture,” Wilson says.

Wilson brought Italian painter and sculptor Peeta to Rochester in summer 2011. Peeta painted a wall on North Clinton Avenue (which has since been repainted) at the annual B-Boy BBQ hosted by Rochester’s FUA Crew. His skill at imbuing his highly abstracted lettering with dimensionality constantly tricks the eye, and his paintings look nearly as three-dimensional as his kinetic, neo-Futurist sculptures.

“With a technique that is inimitable in its precision and detail, New York-based Faust is arguably one of the premier letterers of our generation,” Wilson says. The artist is known worldwide for his impressive hand-style, “which he often translates to a large format without loss of detail,” Wilson adds.

According to Wilson, Niels “Shoe” Meulman is perhaps the foremost proponent of ‘calligraffiti,’ who renders calligraphic letters on a large scale as if he was wielding a pen. His work reaches all the way back to European Medieval history, pulling forward the calligraphic forms on a totally radical scale, Lehman says.

The featured local artist is Bones, a member of Rochester’s 25-year-old FUA crew, whose hand at letterforms, Wilson says, is technically superb and disciplined.

Though this special event focuses on the art of graffiti writers and text, breaking from the past focus on muralists and images, many building owners have learned to trust the quality of work offered by Wall Therapy.

“The approach to property owners was the same as we’ve used previously,” Wilson says.

“We show examples of an artist’s work and if there is a positive resonance, we give a new life and purpose to walls.”

“I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the fact that what’s perceived as ‘graffiti’ is appreciated differentially. In other words, it doesn’t have the same appeal of previous Wall Therapy art,” Wilson says. “One of my sincere hopes for Writes of Spring is to foster an appreciation for art which is textbased, possibly graffiti, and produced by artists whose technical skill rivals anything we’ve seen thus far.”

Besides adding to the city’s growing collection of murals, there is an opportunity for education here. Writes of Spring “is a demonstration of the range of art that is promoted by the Wall Therapy team,” Wilson says.

“Unbeknownst to many in our community, some of the best artwork in the public space exists along North Clinton Avenue,” and was created by home-grown artists, he adds. Wall Therapy aims to prove that the artwork created during Writes of Spring can viably exist in other quadrants the city, as well.

This is only the top of mural season, and the beginning of what could become a year-round endeavor. “What you’ll see this summer and beyond is more thematic work,” Wilson says. For example, the July festival will focus on portraiture. The aim is to ultimately create murals throughout the year, as weather permits. In addition, Wall Therapy organizers would like to sponsor artist talks and otherwise engage the community with local and visiting artists.

For more information, visit wall-therapy. com or follow @walltherapyny on Twitter.

Lectures Laura Donaldson. fee, registration encouraged. 340-9463. crds. edu/spring-lecture-week.

The Rochester Mineralogical Symposium. April 24-27.

Radisson Hotel, 175 Jefferson Rd. 4/24, 8 p.m. speaker: Michael Bainbridge on “Grenville Grunge Dispelling the Myth” rasny.org/minsymposium.

Voters’ Rights: Past & Present.

April 24, 12:15-1:45 p.m. Telesca Center for Justice, One West Main St. Speakers: Mark Sample and Scott Forsyth. Q&A Panel to follow. Complimentary Lunch. free, registration encouraged. valacour@mcba.org. [ FRI., APRIL 25 ] G Peter Jemison: Environmentalism in the Tradition of the Seneca.

April 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, 929 S. Plymouth Ave. Free 463-3266. gpayne2@ur.rochester.edu. gandhiinstitute.org.

YWCA’s Stand Against Racism Breakfast. April 25, 7:30-9 a.m. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St $25. 268-2260. ywcarochester.org. [ SAT., APRIL 26 ] Alternative Treadment Options for Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

April 26, 9:30 a.m. Monroe Community College, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. $20. 334-7555. westfamilychiropractic.com.

HMANA Conference w/ Richard Crossley. April 26, 5:30 p.m.

Rochester Airport Marriott, 1890 Ridge Road W. $45. 576-0422. hmana.org. [ SUN., APRIL 27 ] Lincoln and the Abolition of Slavery. April 27, 2:30 p.m.

SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Rd. Free. donations accepted. 2439147. livingstoncountyhistoricalsociety.com.

Roadmap for Life: The Sermon on the Mount with Chet Manchester. April 27, 2 p.m.

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 586-7350. brightonlibrary.org.

Sunday Forum on Food Justice: The SNAP/Food Stamp Challenge. April 27, 9:4510:45 a.m. Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street Susan Orr tells about where she went and who she met while trying to get by on the local weekly food stamp budget of $34.59 Free 325-4000. Office@ DowntownPresbyterian.org.

DowntownPresbyterian.org. [ MON., APRIL 28 ] “Legitimate” Self-Defense: Defining an Effective National Security Strategy with Amos Guiora. April 28, 7:30 p.m.

Temple Beth El, 139 S Winton Rd. Israel 2014: The Series 4610490. jewishrochester.org. [ TUE., APRIL 29 ] Is Grandma Over Medicated? April 29, 2-3:30 & 6-7:30 p.m. The Lightheart Institute, 21 Prince St. Free. 288-6160. sherolyn@ lightheart.com.

Public Policy Lecture, Book Signing: Michael Teitelbaum. April 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m. RIT Student Innovation Center, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. Falling Behind: Boom, Bust and the Global Race for Scientific Talent. 475-7052. rhira@mail.rit.edu.

PHOTOGRAPHY | CUBA! THROUGH 36 EYES

Rochester is often referred to as the “Image City of the World” and the “Photo Capital of the World” for its rich history of photography and artistic neighborhoods, according to the Image City Photography Gallery. Located in the heart of ARTWalk and the Neighborhood of the Arts, the Gallery offers photographic artists rent space for their exhibition work. A new exhibit is chosen every four weeks and this upcoming one is “Cuba! Through 36 Eyes.” This exhibit features 18 photographers and each of them presents a unique and intriguing view of Cuba.

The exhibit will be up from Tuesday-Sunday, April 22- May 18 during normal gallery hours at Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Avenue. The artists’ reception will take place Friday, April 25, 5-8:30 p.m. as part of First Friday Gallery Night. Admission to the gallery is free. For more information, visit imagecityphotographygallery.com. — TAYLOR WHITE

Literary Events [ THU., APRIL 24 ] Book Talk: Upside Down by Jarid M Fisher. April 24, 11:30 a.m.

Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr D216 lecture hall 785-1623. flcc.edu. [ SAT., APRIL 26 ] Book Signing: The Covering w/ Author Lillian Nowlin-Hunt. April 26, 4 p.m. The Arnett Cafe, 332 Arnett Blvd. Free 279-9639. t.gaines@lovelifemedia.com.

Poetry, Potluck, & Pinot. April 26, 7 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave Bring a dish or a bottle of pinot to share 473-2590. wab.org.

Voice Interpreted Performance

by Patrick Graybill. April 26, 8 p.m. Before Your Quiet Eyes, 439 Monroe Ave. 583-7851.

BFYQUE@aol.com. [ SUN., APRIL 27 ] Book Discussion and Signing: Peppermint Summer by Pat Gorthy.

April 27, 2-3:30 p.m. United Church of Pittsford, 123 S Main St., Pittsford Free admission historicpittsford.com.

A Celebration of South African Poetry and Culture. April 27, 3-5 p.m. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. Free, Please RSVP. 389-2170. miramani@rochester.rr.com. naz. edu. [ MON., APRIL 28 ] Holocaust Remembrance Month Book Talk: The Collaboration: Hollywood’s Pact with Hitler by Ben Urwand. April 28, 1 p.m.

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Reviewed

by Phyllis Kasdin. 784-5300. brightonlibrary.org. [ TUE., APRIL 29 ] Books Sandwiched In. 12:1212:52 p.m Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South

Ave. Apr 29: “The Lowland”

by Jhumpa Lahiri, reviewed

by Jennifer Litt. 428-8350. rebecca.fuss@libraryweb.org libraryweb.org.

Poetry Reading: Chuck Martin and Julie Blue. April 29, 7 p.m.

Books Etc., 78 W. Main St Macedon Free 474-4116. books_etc@yahoo.com.

Festivals [ FRI., APRIL 25-SUN., APRIL 27 ] 25th annual Bird of Prey Days.

April 25-27. Braddock Bay Park, East Manitou Rd. Fri 7 p.m., Sat-Sun 7:30 p.m $5 suggested donation for the weekend, kids are free 267-5483. information@ bbrr.org bbrr.org. [ SAT., APRIL 26 ] Sheep Sheering Festival.

April 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Springdale Farm, 700 Colby St. heritagechristianservices.orb/ springdale. [ SUN., APRIL 27 ] ROC City Women’s Fest: Celebrating Every Woman. April 27, 1-4 p.m. ROC City Wellness, 1598 Penfield Rd. Free 4697789. info@roccitywomensfest. com. roccitywellness.com.

Recreation [ WED., APRIL 23 ] Rochester Bike Club: Mendon Ponds-Taylor Rd. April 23, 6 p.m. map #173, 18sm hills, Meet at Beach Pking Lot, Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon. 230-8779.

Rochester Birding Association at Highland Park. April 23, 8 a.m.

Highland Park, 171 Reservoir Ave. Spring migrants and Lovely flora, meet at the conservatory 787-0507. rochesterbirding.com. continues on page 28 rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 27

Indeterminate Hikes+ mobile media app Free, register. 5468030. cwnyevents@tnc.org. javascafe.com.

Work Party at Brookdale Preserve. April 26, 10 a.m.1 p.m. Brookdale Preserve is north of Brook Road, bordered on one side by the Genesee Valley Greenway Trail. geneseelandtrust.org.

SPECIAL EVENT | AFTER DARK: CARNIVAL OF CURIOSITY

This weekend, the Rochester Museum & Science Center will host “Carnival of Curiosity,” its third adult event at the museum. The show explores the rarities of circus show attractions and hoaxes that you’ve always wanted to get to the bottom of. On all three floors of the Museum, experience aweinspiring performances, witness live science demonstrations, view strange collection items in the Tent of Wonders, show off your own human oddities, and find out exactly how the bearded lady has that beard.

The Carnival is set for Friday, April 25, 7-11 p.m. at the RMSC, 657 East Avenue. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for RMSC members, and can be purchased by calling 697-1942 or at the RMSC Welcome Center. Registration is encouraged.

For more information, visit rmsc.org. — TAYLOR WHITE

Recreation [ FRI., APRIL 25 ] Tree Planting w/ Mayor Lovely Warren and County Executive Maggie Brooks. April 25, 11 a.m. Mount Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mt. Hope Ave. Visitors may reach the event by entering the north entrance off Mt. Hope Avenue (791 Mt. Hope Ave. opposite Robinson Dr.) 428-7135. cityofrochester.gov/ reforestmounthope/. [ SAT., APRIL 26 ] 5th annual Pick Up the Parks Event. April 26, 9 a.m.

Thank You Picnic in Olmsted Lodge in Highland Park, 171 Reservoir Ave Free. 753-7281. rloysen@monroecounty.gov. monroecounty.gov/parks/ pickuptheparks.

Canal Clean Sweep. April 26, 9 a.m.-noon. Gather canal side at the Box Factory Pavilion beginning at 8:30 am the day of the event and to bring rakes, push brooms, flat shovels and work gloves. Water, coffee and donuts will be available as will free pizza after the morning’s work is done 377-2655. fairportpartnership.org.

Earth Day at Tinker Nature Park.

April 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave Featuring at 11 a.m.

World of Wildlife Educational Encounters: Howling at the Moon 359-7044. naturecenter@ henrietta.org.

Flavors of Rochester. 10 a.m.noon. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. Outside the Market Office. 428-6907. cityofrochester.gov/publicmarket.

Flower City Challenge. April 26-27. Genesee Waterways Center, 149 Elmwood Ave., War Memorial, 1 War Memorial Square. 5K, half marathon, duathlon, triathlon Register flowercitychallenge.com.

Flowering Trees and Shrubs. April 26, 10 a.m. Durand Eastman 28 CITY APRIL 23-29, 2014

Park, Zoo Rd. Bring water and a snack 889-5644. bancny.org.

Genesee Valley Hiking Club Event.

April 26, 9 a.m. Whiting Road Park lot, Whiting Rd. Moderate/ strenuous 5-6 mile hike Free 269-8974. gvhchikes.org.

Hawk Banding Station Tours. April 26, 10 a.m. Braddock Bay Park, East Manitou Rd. $3 suggested donation, register 267-5483. information@bbrr.org bbrr.org.

Owl Prowl. April 26, 7:30 a.m.

Braddock Bay Park, East Manitou Rd. $3 suggested donation, register 267-5483. information@bbrr.org bbrr.org.

Rochester Bicycling Club: Irondequoit Hills. April 26, 11 a.m. Map #166, 36/27 v hilly mi. Met at Browncroft Plaza. Penfield. 729-3570.

Rochesterbicyclingclub.org.

Rochester Bicycling Club: Mendon-Stony Brook Century.

April 26, 9 a.m. Map #302, 108/70, 30, 21 Hilly, mi, Meet at Beach Lot at Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon. 261-2621.

Rochesterbicyclingclub.org.

Rochester Bicycling Club: Scottsville-Oatka. April 26, 10 a.m. Map #398, 30 sm hills mi.

Meet at Public Lot behind Post Office, Scottsville 621-1906.

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Rochester Bike Club: ScottsvilleOatka Trail. April 26, 10 a.m.

Map #398, 30 sm hills mi.

Meet at Beach Lot at Mendon Ponds, Mendon 621-1906.

Rochesterbicyclingclub.org.

Rochester Birding Association at High Acres. April 26, 8 a.m.

A joint trip with the Burroughs Audubon Nature Club with over 130 bird species have been spotted int his area. Meet at Perinton Parkway 1.4 mile east of Waste Management 261-8618. rochesterbirding.com.

Urban Nature Hike with The Nature Conservancy & EcoArtTech. April 26, 1-3 p.m.

Java’s Café, 16 Gibbs St. We’ll be guided by EcoArtTech’s

[ SUN., APRIL 27 ] 13th Anniversary of Making Tracks for Celiacs Walk and Gluten-Free Food Fair. April 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monroe Community College, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd A day of fun for the whole family featuring a 2-mile walk, Gluten-Free Food Fair, raffles for prizes, and activities for children Register rochesterceliacs.org.

Community Garage Sale. April 27, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. 428-6907. cityofrochester.gov/ publicmarket.

Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours. 2 p.m Durand Eastman Park, Zoo Rd. Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. next to the park offices lot Donations accepted.

261-1665. bob.bea@gmail.com.

Genesee Valley Hiking Club Event.

April 27, 10 a.m. Crescent trail lot, 1280 Moseley Rd. Strenuous/ hilly 5.5 mile hike Free 2010065. gvhchikes.org.

Rochester Bike Club: Hell ‘bent for Breakfast. April 27, 6:30 a.m. Map # 284. 19 flat, meet at South Clinton & Canal, Brighton. 721-2031.

Rochesterbicyclingclub.org.

Rochester Bike Club: Seneca -Turning Pt Parks. April 27, 9 a.m. Map #166, 12 rolling hills. Meet at 1st Parking Lot near Pedestrian Br. In Seneca Park, Rochester. 764-2721.

Rochesterbicyclingclub.org.

Rochester Birding Association at Braddock Bay Hawk Lookout.

April 27, 9:30 a.m. Joint trip with the Buffalo Ornithological Society for hawkflight and migrating songbirds. 671-5690. rochesterbirding.com.

Rochester Birding Association at Whiting Road Preserve.

April 27, 8 a.m. Meeting at preserve parking lot at 403 Whiting Rd Webster 872-5690. rochesterbirding.com.

Spring Wildflower Walk. April 27, 10 a.m.-noon. Ganargua Creek Meadow Preserve, Macedon geneseelandtrust.org.

Unity Health System Rochester Flower City Half Marathon & Wegmans Family 5k. April 27, 7:30 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports, 155 Culver Rd 697-3338. flowercitychallenge.com. [ TUE., APRIL 29 ] Mycology Hike. April 29, 5:30 p.m. Webster Park, Holt Rd. at Lake Rd. 621 8794. smugtownmushrooms.com.

Rochester Bicycling Club: Tour of Henrietta. April 29, 6 p.m. Map # 213, 18/12 mod mi. Met at Suburban Plaza, Henrietta. 719-6996.

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Rochester Birding Association at Camp Beechwood and Olga Fleisher Wildlife Preserve. April 29, 7:30 a.m. Meet at Webster Park, corner of Lake and Holt 503-2534. rochesterbirding.com. [ WED., APRIL 30 ] Rochester Bicycling Club: Mendon - Honeoye Falls. April 30, 6 p.m.

Map #19, 20 mod mi, Meet at Beach Pking Lot, Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon. 230-8779.

Special Events [ WED., APRIL 23 ] 2014 Annual Meeting of Friends of Educational Excellence.

April 23, 4 p.m. School of the Arts, 45 Prince St 242-7682. freepartnerships.org.

Cheshire 2nd Anniversary. April 23. Cheshire, 647 South Ave. 232-3070. solerawinebar.com.

Out in Reel Film Screening Series: Shoulders to Stand On. April 23, 7 p.m. Hoyt Auditorium, University of Rochester, 500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd. 275-8318. [ THU., APRIL 24 ] Film: Disobedience: The Sousa Mendes Story. April 24, 7 p.m.

JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. jewishrochester.org.

Film Screenings and Discussions. 3 p.m GanttFrazier-Bracey Gallery, 36 King St. Concurrent with the “Identity Assignments: An Expository Journey exhibit,” each Tuesday and Thursday evening through May 16. Doors at 3 p.m., the FDRC produced exhibit documentary will be shown at 3, 4, and 5 p.m.; promptly at 6:30 p.m. the review film will be shown $10. info@fdrcrochester.com.

Heads Brewing Food & Beer Pairing Dinner. April 24, 5-9 p.m. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com.

Legends of the Knight. April 24, 6:30 p.m. AMC Loews Webster 12, 2190 Empire Blvd Webster Join this special one-­time screening of a film that explores the power all of us have to be heroes $10. 507-1931. tugg. com/events/8351.

Poetry Month w/ Michelle Bonczek & Robert Evory. April 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St Poets, readings, discussions and more. 637-2260. akutz@liftbridgebooks.com.

Screening: Legends of the Knight.

April 24, 6:30 p.m. AMC Loews Webster 12, 2190 Empire Blvd Webster Proceeds to benefit The Kade Project charity $10 888262-4386. thekadeproject.com.

Who Cares about Hunger? April 24, 6-7:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd free, registration encouraged. 2623730. lwv-rma.org. [ FRI., APRIL 25 ] 10th Annual Friendship Dinner and Award Ceremony. April 25, 6:30 p.m. Radisson Riverside Hotel, 120 East Main St. 261-7094. peaceislands.org.

Book Conversation & Signing: Radical Equality in Education: Starting Over in US Schooling.

April 25, 7 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave. With Author Joanne Larson Free and open to the public; no reservation required (Checks are requested for book purchases.). 473-2590. tdanylak@warner.rochester.edu. wab.org.

EBNS Spring Garage Sale. April 25-26, 9 a.m. Ellwanger Barry Cooperative Nursery School, 4 E. Henrietta Rd. 461-4250. ebns. org April 25-26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

South Presbyterian Church, 4 East Henrietta Rd. All proceeds to benefit Ellwanger Barry Nursery School Free 461-4250. ebns.org.

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Soccer fans, rejoice for the return of the Rochester Rhinos season. The Rhinos will be opening its 19th season on Sunday, April 27, against the Charleston Battery. Gates open to the Stadium at 2:30 p.m. and families can enjoy an array of pre-game festivities including the 1:30 p.m. WNY Derby soccer game between the American Outlaws Chapters of Buffalo and Rochester. Game tickets gain you access in to the Stadium early. The RDYSL Opening Kick-off will also take place before the game for all RDYSL soccer teams and family members. Tickets can be purchased for a discount of $8 each.

The halftime ceremony will feature the Rochester Soccer Hall of Fame Induction, which recognizes individuals that have significantly impacted soccer in the community.

The game begins at 4:05 p.m. on Sunday at Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak St. Tickets range from $11.60-$35.35. For more information, visit rhinossoccer.com. — TAYLOR WHITE Grand Opening. April 25, 2:30 a.m. Rochester Kung Fu & Fitness, 2496 W Ridge Rd. Free 413-0835.

High Falls Film Festival MiniFest. April 25-26. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave., Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave., and Cinema Theatre, 957 S Clinton Ave highfallsfilmfestival.com.

Public Star Party: Jupiter. April 25, 9-10:30 p.m. Northampton Park, Hubbell Rd. off Rte. 31, Ogden. Held only if skies are mostly clear 703-9876. rochesterastronomy.org.

RMSC After Dark: Carnival of Curiosity. April 25, 7-11 p.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. $12-$15, register 697-1942. rmsc.org.

Rochester’s Startup Weekend.

April 25-27. Brand Networks, 61 Commercial Street, Suite 200. $49-$99, register rochester. startupweekend.org.

SlutWalk Rochester 2014.

April 25, 5-7 p.m. Liberty Pole, Main, East, & Franklin Streets slutwalkrochester@gmail.com.

Springtime in Canandaigua.

April 25, 3-7 p.m. Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 North Bloomfield Rd. Canandaigua 90 Juried artists, spring decor, daily garden seminars, door prises, regional wine and beer, specialty foods. $5, children 12 and under free. 396-9473. springtimeincanandaigua.com.

Wagner Wine & Beer Dinner. April 25, 6:30 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St $60, register 394-7070. nywcc.com. [ SAT., APRIL 26 ] 5th Annual Luau for Lustgarten Fundraiser. April 26, 5-11 p.m. RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W Henrietta Rd. $40, register 225-3088.

luauforlustgarten@yahoo.com. lustgarten.org/luau2014.

The Abundance Earth Day Birthday. April 26, noon.

Abundance Cooperative Market, 62 Marshall St. Free. 454-2667. chris@abundance.coop.

All Member Ikebana Exhibit and Teacher Demonstrations. April 26-27. Barnes & Noble, 100 Park Point Dr. Sat 10 a.m.5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m Free. 374-9546 or 474-8562. rochester@ikebanahq.org. ikebanarochester.org.

Civil War Day: A Family Event in Penfield. April 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Penfield Community Center, 1985 Baird Rd Penfield Free.

340-8651. penfieldrec.org.

Civil War Encampment. April 2627, 2 p.m. Genesee Community College, Medina Campus Center, 11470 Maple Ridge Rd 3430055. genesee.edu.

Ethereal. April 26, 3 & 7 p.m.

Genesee Community College, 1 College Rd., Batavia. $5-$10 donation. 345-6830. genesee. edu.

First All-Female Hackathon. April 26, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. RIT Student Innovation Center, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-4954. wichacks.rit.edu.

Jodorowsky’s Dune Screening & Skype with Director. April 26, 7 p.m. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. $8. thelittle.org.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.

April 26, 9 a.m. St. Mark’s and St. John’s Church, 1245 Culver Rd. To support Foodlink’s Cooking Matters program $8, $4 for children (under 3 are free). 3283380. lkimmerer@foodlinkny.org. foodlinkny.org.

Rochester Woodworkers Society 28th Annual Showcase and Competition. April 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rochester Museum and

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Special Events Science Center, 657 East Ave. rmsc.org.

RWIFO: Scholarship Awards Dinner. April 26, 6 p.m. The Wishing Well, 1190 Chili Ave Honoring our Past, Anticipating the Future. $40, $25 12 and under. 234-0909. rwifo@rwifo. com.

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion Welcomes All to Hug-A-Tree. April 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St. $20. 394-4922. sonnenberg.org.

Star, Inc 11th Annual Debutante Cotillion. April 26, 5 p.m.

Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. $45. 234-0448. sisterstogether.org.

SummerWrite Open House. April 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave. 4732590. wab.org.

World Taiji & Qigong Day 2014.

April 26, 10 a.m. The Rochester T’ai Chi Ch’uan Center, 80 Rockwood Pl. Free 461-0130. rtccc@juno.com. rtccc.com. [ SUN., APRIL 27 ] Annual Holocaust Commemoration. April 27, 4 p.m.

JCC Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Keynote speakers LouisPhilippe Mendes, grandson of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, and Dr. Olivia Mattis, descendent of Sousa Mendes’ visa recipients jewishrochester.org.

GVBCA’s 45th Annual Bottle, Table Top Antique, Paper, & Postcard Show & Sale. April 27, 9 a.m.

Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr. $4 226-6345. gvbca.org.

Poetry Month Celebration. April 27. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St. Keynote Address by poet Frank Judge. 637-2260. liftbridgebooks.com.

Rochester Chef of the Year Competition and Tasting Event.

April 27, 5 p.m. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 South Main St. $75, register 394-7070. nywcc.com. [ MON., APRIL 28 ] Film: Shoulders to Stand On: The LGBT History of Rocheser, NY. April 28, 7:30 p.m. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. Pay what you wish benefit for GAGV and MuCCC. facebook.com/ shoulderstostandon.

First Annual Spring Fest. April 28May 4. Lori’s Natural Foods, 900 Jefferson Rd Each day will focus on a different theme. Sun May 4: music, tastings, demos, raffles $1 donation Sunday only. 4242323. lorisnatural.com.

Food Truck Rodeo ft. Dang!. April 28, 5-9 p.m. Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. local food. local brew, local bands 428-6907. cityofrochester.gov/ publicmarket.

Rochester Beekeepers. April 28, 7-9 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County, 249 Highland Ave .Collapsing Beekeeper Disorder: How to Save Beekeepers and the Planet, with Peter Seiling $5 suggested donation 820-6619. rochesterbeekeepers@gmail. com. rochesterbeekeepers.com. [ TUE., APRIL 29 ] BA Speaks: Revolution--Nothing Less! With Debra Sweet. April 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Flying Squirrel Community Space, 30 CITY APRIL 23-29, 2014

285 Clarissa St. Come and talk about new possibilities for the future free. 943-8148. sfessler@rochester.rr.com.

Connections Open House. April 29, 6-8 p.m. Packett’s Landing, Main St . Fairport featuring Revelations Design Studios.

Locks of Love haircuts will be free of charge. Free. 377-5050. redbirdmarket@frontiernet.net.

Conversations on Race. April 29, 6 p.m. Gates Public Library, 902 Elmgrove Rd. Free, register 2476446. gbenoit@libraryweb.org. gateslibrary.org.

Yelp’s Block Party. April 29, 7-9 p.m. Zeppa Auditorium, German House, 315 Gregory St. benefitting Foodlink Free, RSVP 563-6241. yelp.com/events/ rochester-yelps-block-party-atzeppa-auditorium.

Theater Agnes of God. April 24-26, 7:30 p.m. RAPA’s East End Theatre, 727 East Main St Through May 4. Thu Apr 24-Sat 7:30 p.m. Thu May 1-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.

Following the performances on 4/24, 4/26, and 5/4, GRRC will host “talk back sessions,” each with a person connected with Maureen Murphy, the Rochester nun acquitted of murder in 1977. $15-$20. 3253366. grrctheatre.org.

All Shook Up. April 25-27. Ingle Auditorium at RIT, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive RIT Players.

Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m $10 585-475-4121. facebook.com/ RITPlayers. bobrauschenbergamerica. April 25-27. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Through May 3. Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m $8.50$16. 395-2787. brockport.edu/ finearts.

Cindy Miller: I’ve Got the Music in Me. Fri., April 25, 8 p.m.

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St $25 325-4370. downstairscabaret.com.

I and You. Through April 27.

Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Through Apr 27.

Sats 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., Suns 3 p.m., Tues-Fri 7 p.m $30 2324382. gevatheatre.org.

Legally Blonde. Fridays-Sundays School of the Arts, 45 Prince St Through May 4. Fri-Sat 7 p.m., Sun 5 p.m $5-$9. 242-7682 x1551. sotarochester.org.

Madame de Sade. April 24-May 3. Todd Theatre, University of Rochester, River Campus Through May 3. Thu Apr 24-Sat Apr 26 at 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.

Wed Apr 30-Fri May 2 at 8 p.m., Sat May 3 at 6 p.m $7-$13 2754088. rochester.edu/theatre.

The Odd Couple. Through May 18. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Through May 18. Previews Tue Apr 22-Thu Apr 24, 7:30 p.m., Fri Apr 25, 8 p.m., Sat Apr 26, 2 p.m. (open captioned). Opening Sat Apr 26, 8 p.m. Performances Sun 2 & 7 p.m., Tue 6 p.m., Wed Apr 30, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25 232-4382. gevatheatre.org.

Old Jews Telling Jokes. April 2427. Downstairs Cabaret at Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place. Thu 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m $23-$33 325-4370. downstairscabaret.com The Phantom of the Opera.

Through April 27, 7:30 p.m.

Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main

St. Tickets start at $37.50 2225000. info@rbtl.org. rbtl.org.

Piano Men. Fri., April 25, 8 p.m.

Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. $30-$60 3892170. artscenter.naz.edu.

Regional Playwrights Festival.

Mon Apr 28, 7-9 p.m Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Dad’s Aquarium, by Mark Jabaut Free, register 232-4382. gevatheatre.org.

The School 12 PTA presents: Sweet Pea Meets The Big Three.

Sat., April 26, 7 p.m. South Wedge Mission (Lutheran Church of Peace), 125 Caroline St. Come hear what a RCSD PTSA Association has to say about concentrated poverty. 461-3280 x2103. southwedgemission.org.

Seussical: The Musical. April 26-27. Bishop Kearney High School, 125 Kings Hwy S. Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $10-$14.

342-4000.

Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday: All the Wold’s a Stage. Wed., April 23, 7:30 p.m. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. The Shakespeare Players. Pay what you will fundraiser. muccc.org.

The Sisters Rosensweig.

April 25-May 3. Black Sheep Theatre, 274 N Goodman St., third floor, Studio D313.

Through May 3. Fri-Sat Apr 25-26, 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Thu-Sat May 1-3, 7:30 p.m $16-$20. 861-4816. blacksheeptheatre.org.

Tales From Japan. April 25-27.

Genesee Community College, 1 College Rd. Batavia Fri-Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $2-$8.

345-6814. facebook.com/ gcctheatre.

Tom Deckman: Singin’ & Talkin’.

April 26-27. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St Sat 8 p.m., Sun 7 p.m $25 3254370. downstairscabaret.com.

The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare. Through April 26. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Rochester Shakespeare Players. Through Apr 26.

Thu-Sat Apr 24-26, 7:30 p.m $9-$19. info@muccc.org. rochestercommunityplayers. org.

Workshops [ WED., APRIL 23 ] Family Development Class: Guiding Behavior. April 23, 5-7 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. For parents of preschool-age children Free, RSVP 325-3145 x131. mharochester.org.

Master Gardener Spring Into Gardening Series. 6-8 p.m Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, 420 East Main St 4/23: “Groundcovers: the Rodney Dangerfield of the Plant World.” 4/30: “Nobody Eats Nightshade, Everyone Eats Potatoes.” $10, register 343-3040 x101. genesee. shutterfly.com. [ THU., APRIL 24 ] Soul Salutation (A Mini Retreat).

April 24, 6:30 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $15 730-7034. info@rochesterbrainery.com. rochesterbrainery.com. [ FRI., APRIL 25 ] 2nd Annual Employability Services Fair. April 25, 1-4 p.m.

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[ SAT., APRIL 26 ] 3rd Annual Upstate NY Spring Salsa Weekend: Workshops.

April 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Rhythm Society Urban Wellness Studios, 758 South Ave Cash only $20 per workshop. 7708572. info@rhythm-society.org.

Beginner Uke Workshop w/ Ron Gordon. April 26, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave $20. 473-6140. bernunzio.com.

Creating Sacred Time in Our Busy Lives. April 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Atonement Lutheran Church, 1900 Westfall Rd. $30, register 442-1018. atonementrochester. org.

Hot 20’s Jazz Workshop w/ Ron Gordon. April 26, 2:30-3:45 p.m. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave $20. 473-6140. bernunzio.com.

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The Job Development Network’s 2nd Employability Services Fair. April 25, 1-4 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County, 249 Highland Ave Free.

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Prom Etiquette. April 25, 1-2 p.m. The Refinement Studio, 55 Canterbury Rd. Apr 22 open, Apr 25 girls, Apr 26 boys $15, register 244-2228. therefinementstudio.com.

[ MON., APRIL 28 ] Chasing Butterflies with Your Camera. April 28, 7:30 p.m.

Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave. Free. 383-8168. rochesterbutterflyclub.org.

Family Development Class: Who Is the Strong-Willed Child? April 28, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mental Health Association, 320 N Goodman St. For parents of children of all ages Free, RSVP 325-3145 x131. mharochester. org.

Rochester Culinary Class w/ Art Rodgers. April 28, 6-8:30 p.m.

The Culinary Center at Vella, 237 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd. Demo Pasta Making Class! Learn how to make Gnocchi, Mezzalunas, and spaghetti. $85. 421-9362. rochesterculinary.com. [ TUE., APRIL 29 ] Dealing w/ Treatment-Resistant Depression: What to Do When Treatment Doesn’t Seem to Work.

April 29, 6:30-8 p.m. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave Registration deadline: 4/25. $10.

325-3145 x113. mharochester. org.

Healthy Breakfast 101.

April 29, 7 p.m. Rochester Brainery, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. $18 730-7034. info@rochesterbrainery.com. rochesterbrainery.com.

Wedding Dance with Rochester Swing Dance Network. 7-8:30 p.m Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 S. Winton Rd. $100/Couple. 721-8684. estherbrillpartnerdance.com.

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Cinema Theater 957 S. Clinton St., 271-1785, cinemarochester.com

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Humanity versus the machine “Transcendence”

(PG-13), DIRECTED BY WALLY PFISTER NOW PLAYING [ REVIEW ] BY GEORGE GRELLA

Since the Industrial Revolution, a succession of mechanical innovations represents the ambiguous gifts of progress: the power looms of the early 19th century, the locomotive later in the same century, the automobile for most of the 20th century, and the computer in our own time.

Beginning with “Colossus: The Forbin Project” back in 1970, a number of movies deal with the menace of a sentient computer — “Demon Seed,” “Westworld,” for example, and most famously,

Stanley Kubrick’s “2001.” Now “Transcendence” takes the concept further, suggesting a new dynamic between mechanism and mankind.

The picture begins in Berkeley, Calif., showing a shabby street patrolled by armed soldiers, with vegetation sprouting from cracks in sidewalks and buildings, and a shopkeeper using a laptop to prop open his door. Prose on the screen then announces a flashback to five years earlier, showing a sequence in which a brilliant computer scientist, Will Caster (Johnny Depp), explains to an adoring audience his creation of a computer that can cure diseases, end poverty and hunger, and establish a new, peaceful world. Immediately after his presentation an organization of violent Luddites whose motto is “Evolution Without Technology” attacks his laboratory, killing workers and blowing up computers full of information; worse, one of the group shoots Caster with a poisoned bullet, a wound that will kill him in a month.

Caster persuades his wife Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) and his partners (Paul Bettany and Morgan Freeman) to undertake a daring procedure,

Johnny Depp in “Transcendence.” PHOTO COURTESY ALCON ENTERTAINMENT

transferring the contents of his brain via electrodes to his supercomputer so that he can live on and complete his invention. Naturally, the experiment succeeds, and Caster achieves the transcendence of the title, entering the computer itself and overseeing the construction of an enormous array of electronics in the middle of a desolate prairie; from there he can control the future according to his vision.

After a good deal of talky exposition and a number of scenes showing the fulfillment of Caster’s plans, the scheme unsurprisingly turns sinister. When his computers apparently start repairing DNA and thus curing the lame, the sick, and the blind, they also turn the patients into the scientist’s minions, a circumstance that forces the action into something like warfare. The group of Eco terrorists, along with the government and Caster’s former colleagues, stage some failed armed assaults on his gigantic computer compound, finally deciding on an ingenious solution to the problem that, like Caster’s creation, appropriately combines the necessary elements of the human and the mechanical.

After its intriguing beginning and despite its exploitation of some fascinating concepts, the picture grows increasingly confused and confusing and Caster’s ideas grow fuzzier as his computer self becomes more defined and powerful. Though opposed to technology and in favor of natural process, the Luddite group, for example, practices some shocking brutality and employs a considerable

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array of mechanisms to achieve their goals. The slow pace of most of its plot suddenly explodes into the sort of bombing and shooting that usually appears in the familiar comic book blockbusters rather than an ambitiously cerebral science fiction flick.

In the great tradition of its form, however, the film continues not only the long history of cultural ambivalence about technological progress, which needn’t constitute a simple Luddite hostility, but also celebrates the grand character of our old friend, the Mad Scientist. Will Caster descends in his hubristic way from all those great creative rebels of myth and literature who break the rules, commit the forbidden deed, and transcend indeed their original state — Prometheus, Faust, and of course, Victor Frankenstein.

With his slow, flat, careful diction, and an unwavering composure whatever the circumstances, Johnny Depp never displays anything like the kind of hysteria that so often afflicts the scientists of literature and cinema, but his dreams, like theirs, suggest an overreaching ambition that almost inevitably results in disaster.

Whatever their tone or their outcome, pictures like “Transcendence” also indicate more than the ambiguity of technological progress; they hint at the widespread distrust of intelligence and learning in the culture at large, where pressure groups prevent the showing of films on evolution or the history of the universe, and political figures spout unimaginable ignorance to their constituents; not every scientist, after all, is a Mad Scientist.

“From the Rough”

“Jodorowsky’s Dune”

“Under the Skin”

(PG), DIRECTED BY PIERRE BAGLEY SCREENS FRIDAY AT THE LITTLE THEATRE FOLLOWED BY A Q&A WITH CATANA STARKS AND PRODUCER MICHAEL CRITELLI

(PG-13), DIRECTED BY FRANK PAVICH OPENS FRIDAY AT THE LITTLE THEATRE

(R), DIRECTED BY JONATHAN GLAZER NOW PLAYING AT THE LITTLE THEATRE

In telling the behind-the-scenes story of 70’s-era cult director Alejandro Jodorowsky’s failed attempt to adapt Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic, “Dune,” into a movie, filmmaker Frank Pavich documents one of Hollywood’s most legendary tales of “What if?” Told largely

by Jodorowsky himself, through ceaselessly entertaining talking head interviews, the director explains how he’d hoped his film would act as a “prophet,” by recreating the experience of taking LSD, expanding the imaginations of audiences around the world and altering the art form of filmmaking forever. So, you know, he had only minor ambitions for his work.

At 84 years old, Jodorowsky is a lively and energetic speaker as he explains how, with the help of French producer Michel Seydoux, he went about recruiting a band of “spiritual warriors,” who would help him translate his vision to the screen.

These collaborators would include everyone from Pink Floyd, to H.R. Giger, Mick Jagger, Orson Welles, and Salvador Dalí. Pavich supplements these interviews with all the concept art, storyboards, and character sketches which Jodorowsky and Seydoux had commissioned to be bound into an enormous coffee-table book (of which there are now only two in existence) to distribute to studios in order to garner interest in the project. The effect is to create for audiences a concrete picture of what the film could have looked like.

Though the film was never made, Pavich shows how, by growing into Hollywood lore, it allowed Jodorowsky’s dream to live on, planting the seeds that would go on to influence the next generation of great science fiction filmmakers.

It’s been 10 long years since director Jonathan Glazer’s last film (2004’s genredefying romance, “Birth”) but his latest proves to be every bit worth the wait.

Based loosely on the novel by Michel Faber, “Under the Skin” stars Scarlett Johansson as an alien in human form, prowling through Scotland looking for unassuming men to lure back to her lair, and ultimately to their doom. With a plot like that, the film could easily have been a mindless B-movie à la “Species,” but Glazer transforms it into something significantly more unusual: a shockingly affecting story about lust, loneliness, and human nature. Enigmatic to the point of abstraction, the film contains minimal dialogue, crafting a narrative completely through its starkly beautiful images. It’s a masterpiece of visual storytelling.

When we follow Laura (named only in the credits) as she goes on the hunt for victims, we’re put directly into her headspace. The men speak in impenetrably thick accents, forcing us to rely on visual cues and body language to gauge what’s being said (supposedly the naturalism of these scenes was achieved through the use of hidden cameras, and the men are all non-actors who were only told what was happening afterwards, if the interaction went well). Johansson anchors the film with a subtle, chilling performance that ranks among the actresses’ best, and Mica Levi’s harsh, atonal score adds to the unnerving tone of the film, inspiring dread in even its few mundane moments.

Haunting, challenging, and certainly not for everyone, “Under the Skin” is one of the most provocative and original films of the past year.

The High Falls Film Festival is still six months away, but this Friday, April 25, the festival will host a special screening of the sports drama “From the Rough,” at the Little Theatre. The film tells the story of Dr. Catana Starks (Taraji P. Henson, “Hustle and Flow”), the first AfricanAmerican woman to coach a Division 1 athletics team, as she leads the men’s golf team of Tennessee State University to its first national title. Friday also marks the film’s national release following a lengthy battle between director Pierre Bagley and producer Michael Critelli (a Rochester native) over artistic control of the movie.

Originally completed in 2011, the film has supposedly changed shape over the years, and what’s emerged is a wellacted — the cast also includes Michael Clarke Duncan and Harry Potter’s Tom Felton — pleasantly formulaic story that sticks to a standard story trajectory, as a dedicated coach fights to mold a ragtag group of youths into a winning team.

The cast of “From the Rough.” PHOTO COURTESY ROYAL STREET PRODUCTIONS

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Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] BECOMING TRAVIATA (2013): This documentary presents a behindthe-scenes look at the staging of a major production of Verdi’s opera, “La Traviata.” Dryden (Sat, Apr 26, 8 p.m.; Sun, Apr 27 2 p.m.)

BRICK MANSIONS (PG-13): An undercover cop teams up with an ex-con to take down a drug kingpin holed up in an abandoned mansion in dystopian Detroit. Starring Paul Walker.

Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster FROM THE ROUGH (PG): This inspirational sports drama tells the story of Catana Starks, the first African-American woman to coach a Division 1 sports team: the Tennessee State University men’s golf team. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Tom Felton. Little (Friday, Apr 25, 6:30 p.m.)

JODOROWSKY’S DUNE (PG-13): The story behind cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky’s failed attempt to adapt Frank Herbert’s science fiction epic, “Dune.” Little ODDITIES (various): An evening of vintage Rochester-related curiosities from the Dryden’s Motion Picture collection. Dryden (Tue, Apr 29, 8 p.m.)

THE OTHER WOMAN (PG-13): When a woman discovers the man she’s been seeing is married, the two women strike up a friendship plan to get even.

Starring Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Nicky Minaj. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE (2002): Adam Sandler stars in Paul Thomas Anderson’s off-beat romantic comedy about love, anger, phone-sex hotlines, and lots and lots of pudding. With Emily Watson and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Dryden (Thu, Apr 24, 8 p.m.)

THE QUIET ONES (PG-13): A university professor and a team of students conduct an experiment on a young woman and run afoul of some terrifyingly dark forces. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE RAILWAY MAN (R): A former British Army officer sets out to confront the man who was responsible for his treatment while being held as a prisoner of war at a Japanese labor camp during World War II. Starring Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård and Nicole Kidman. Pittsford RICHARD PRYOR: LIVE IN CONCERT (1979): The second concert film featuring the legendary stand-up comedian.

The film will be followed by a live show from local stand-up comedians. Dryden (Wed, Apr 23, 8 p.m.)

WALKING WITH THE ENEMY (NR): During World War II, a young man sets out to find his family by disguising himself as a Nazi SS officer. Henrietta, Pittsford WITNESS (1985): Harrison Ford plays a policeman who

goes undercover in an Amish community to protect a young boy who is the sole witness to a murder. Dryden (Fri, Apr 25, 8 p.m.) [ CONTINUING ] 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE (R): This follow-up to the popular film, “300,” continues its bloodsoaked take on the history of ancient Greece, as seen through thee eyes of graphic novelist Frank Miller. Tinseltown BEARS (G): Disney’s newest documentary focuses on the titular animals living in the Alaskan wilderness. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (PG-13): The patriotic hero continues to adapt to the modern world, while battling a new foe: the Soviet agent known as The Winter Soldier. Starring Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Mackie, Robert Redford, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintage DIVERGENT (PG-13): Based on the popular series of young adult novels, about a dystopian future in which society is divided into factions based on their strongest virtues. Starring Shailene Woodley and Kate Winslet. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintage DOM HEMINGWAY (R): Jude Law stars as a retired safecracker trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Emilia

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UPPER MONROE: 4 BDRM House For Rent. $1400/mo. + Utilities, One Month Security Deposit Required. Off-Street parking, Laundry on-site, Cable Hook-up, Dishwasher, Storage, Bus Line, Hardwoods, Porches. Beautiful tree-lined neighborhood in Upper Monroe, convenient to downtown, Monroe/Park Avenue, Arts District, RIT & U of R. Perfect for residency student & family, or four students/professionals to share. Home has large open front porch, open back porch, back yard and off street parking. No DSS/Section 8.

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Clarke) while being tempted back into a life of crime. Little DRAFT DAY (PG-13): Kevin Costner stars as the GM of the Cleveland Browns who tries to break a 13-year losing streak by acquiring the No. 1 draft pick for his failing squad. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown GOD’S NOT DEAD (PG): Kevin Sorbo and Dean Cain star in this Christian film about a college student whose grade depends on successfully convincing his philosophy professor in the existence of God. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Tinseltown THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (R): Wes Anderson’s latest, about the theft of a priceless Renaissance painting, at famous European hotel. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton, and Adrien Brody. Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown A HAUNTED HOUSE 2 (R): A new batch of horror movies are spoofed with “hilarious” results in this comedy from Marlon Wayans. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Vintage Drive In, Webster HEAVEN IS FOR REAL (PG): A young boy claims to have visited heaven in this drama based on the bestselling book. Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster LE WEEK-END (R): Jim Broadbent, Lindsay Duncan, and Jeff Goldblum star in this British comedy about an aging couple that returns to its honeymoon site

in Paris, and runs into a former acquaintance who offers a new look at love and life. Little THE LUNCHBOX (PG): A young housewife and an older man find themselves connected by chance through a mistakenly delivered lunchbox. Little, Pittsford MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (PG): The popular characters from “The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show” get a modern, computeranimated upgrade in this adventure-comedy. With the voices of Ty Burrell, Leslie Mann, Stephen Colbert, Mel Brooks, and Stanley Tucci. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Tinseltown, Vintage MUPPETS MOST WANTED (PG): An imposter Kermit gets the gang involved in an international crime caper. With Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, Ty Burrell, and Christoph Waltz. Culver Ridge, Eastview, Greece Ridge, Pittsford, Tinseltown NEED FOR SPEED (PG-13): Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”) stars in this video game adaptation about a street racer who enters a cross-country and plots revenge against a former business associate who framed him and sent him to jail. Vintage NOAH (PG-13): Ever-ambitious auteur Darren Aronofsky takes on the epic Biblical story. Starring Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, and Anthony Hopkins. Culver, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster OCULUS (R): Karen Gillan – Amy Pond from Matt Smith’s “Doctor Who” run – stars as a woman convinced that an antique

mirror is terrorizing her family in this horror film/cautionary home-décor tale. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown, Vintage THE RAID 2: BERANDAL (R): This sequel to the Indonesian martial-arts film “The Raid: Redemption” sees an undercover police officer infiltrating a Jakarta crime syndicate. Culver, Eastview, Tinseltown RIO 2 (G): This computeranimated sequel sees talking birds voiced by Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Tracy Morgan, and others heading to the Amazon rainforest. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintage, Webster ROB THE MOB (R): Familiar mobstory actors Michael Pitt, Andy Garcia, Aida Turturro, and Ray Romano (…Ray Romano?) star in this crime about a couple trying to fleece organized crime. Little TRANSCENDENCE (PG13): Johnny Depp plays a renowned researcher of artificial intelligence whose consciousness is uploaded into a computer after an attempt on his life. Brockport, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintage UNDER THE SKIN (R): Scarlett Johansson plays an alien seductress looking for a mate in this mind-bending sci-fi thriller.

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Among the many trends and influences throughout American architectural history, perhaps one of the most transformative was the Arts and Crafts Movement. What began In England as a rejection of the mass production consumerism of the Victorian era during the late 19th century became an all-encompassing reevaluation of how we designed, produced and built everything from table linens to pottery, furniture to houses, and more. Thus, it comes as no surprise that there are several homes scattered among our streets that have varying degrees of “Craftsman” style.

The home at 32 Calumet Street, built in 1911 for Frederick W. Van Bergh, president of the Van Bergh Silver Plating Company, and designed by Foote and Headley, is perhaps one of our very best examples of Craftsman style. The glazed Roman brick and cedar shake walls surmounted by wide overhanging roof eaves, embellished by shaped rafter tails, make for an undeniably Craftsman style exterior.

Walking under the grand corner porch along the side of the house, you are greeted by an imposing glass paneled wood door.

The vestibule beyond is a feast for the eyes with its shoulder height mahogany wood paneling, tiled floor and original slag glass wall sconces.

Passing through another mahogany and glass door, the grand foyer with its distinctive mahogany staircase, quarter-sawn oak floors, oversized mahogany trim, and elaborate leaded glass French doors sets the wow-factor tone that carries throughout the house. The large living room occupies the full width of the house and is defined by plentiful light from the large

double hung windows, the spectacular Fulper tile fireplace surrounded by built-in bookcases, original light fixtures, extensive mahogany woodwork, and coved plaster ceiling. French doors lead out to the porch.

The dining room is the crown jewel of the house with mahogany paneling, large bay window, beamed ceiling, concealed builtins, and stained slag glass chandelier with six matching minor lights. The large kitchen provides ample amounts of storage and counter space, and includes a section of the original butler’s pantry.

The second story provides four light filled bedrooms (one with its own tiled fireplace), which impress with their original brass light fixtures, ample closets, two shared bathrooms, and full width sleeping porch. The bedrooms are arranged around the grand stair hall, which boasts two linen closets, coved plaster ceiling, and more mahogany woodwork. The finished attic provides two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The basement has an unusually high ceiling and provides a root cellar, several storage rooms, and large laundry.

This 3,684 square foot home provides a rare opportunity to own a Craftsman style showpiece that would make your friends in Pasadena, California jealous. Make it yours for $284,900.

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FOSTER PARENTS WANTED! Monroe County is looking for adults age 21 and over to consider opening their homes to foster children. Call 334-9096 or visit www.MonroeFosterCare. org.

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Docket No. SU14P0778EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617)7888300 Estate of: Edith Jares Also known as: Edith M. Jares Date of Death: 06/25/2009 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Christine J Luce of Port Saint Lucie FL requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Christine J Luce of Port Saint Lucie FL be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court.

You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 06/12/2014 This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court.

Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Joan P Armstrong, First Justice of this Court.

Date: April 07, 2014.

Patricia Campatelli, Register of Probate. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Binary Dreamer Software, LLC (“LLC”) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on March 27, 2014. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 241 Golden Rod Lane, Rochester, New York 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Name of limited liability company: The Pike Development Company LLC (“LLC”). Date Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (“SSNY”) July 11, 2012. LLC organized in Delaware on March 30, 2012. NY county location: Monroe. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to One Circle Street, Rochester, New York 14607.

Address required to be maintained in jurisdiction of organization or if not required, principal office of LLC: 874 Walker Road, Suite C, Dover, Delaware 19904. Copy of formation document on file with the Secretary of State of Delaware, P.O. Box 898, Dover, Delaware 19903.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

204-212 MAIN, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/25/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Jose A. Mendez, 61 Talamora Trail, Brockport, NY 14420.

General Purpose.

[ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company 1. Name of the Limited Liability Company is Secor Electric LLC. 2. Articles of Organization were filed

by Department of State of New York on January 30, 2014 3. County of Office: Monroe 4. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution. 5.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The address to which process shall be mailed: 208 Mobile Drive Rochester, NY 14616 6. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTE OF QUALIFICATION ] Notice of Qualification of OneAccord Digital LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 02/27/14. Office location: Monroe County.

LLC formed in Washington State (WA) on 10/17/13.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1018 Market Street, Kirkland, WA 98033. Arts. of Org. filed with WA Secy. of State, Legislative Building, PO Box 40220, Olympia, WA 98504. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [ NOTICE ] 1. Notice of Formation of Need A Car LLC 2. Art. of Org. filed Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) November 18th, 2013 3.

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:285 Allen ST, Rochester, NY 14608 Phone 585509-9523 4. Purpose: any lawful activities. Sells used Automobiles.

[ NOTICE ] Arsenal St. CDE&T Properties, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on New York with an effective date of formation of March 25, 2014. Its principal place of business is located at 3300 Monroe Avenue, Suite 301, 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 3300 Monroe Avenue, Suite 301, Rochester, New York 14618. 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 ] BAXBAR COMMERCIAL REALTY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/15/14. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 465 Main St., Ste. 600, Buffalo, NY 14203. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 2255 Lyell Ave., Rochester, NY 14606. [ NOTICE ] BAXBAR HOME REALTY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/24/2014. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 465 Main St., Ste 600, Buffalo, NY 14203. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 2255 Lyell Ave., Rochester, NY 14606. [ NOTICE ] BOOT RUB LLC, a domestic LLC; Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 2/25/14. Office location: MONROE County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 705 Madison St. East Rochester NY 14445. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] CORN HILL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC Articles

of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/31/12.

Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 104 Troup St Rochester, NY 14608. Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] CURTIS BROTHERS PROPERTY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/7/14. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1705 Creek St., Rochester, NY 14625.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] DAF ENTERPRISE, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/9/14. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Donald A. Fella, 204 Shorewood Dr., Webster, NY 14580.

General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] Derleth Heating & Cooling, LLC was filed with SSNY on February 4, 2014. Office: Monroe County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Address which SSNY shall mail any process against the LLC served upon SSNY: Derleth Heating & Cooling, LLC, 618 Campbell St., Rochester, New York 14611. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity.

LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS will mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 1260 Lehigh Station Rd. Apt. 408, Henrietta, NY 14467.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Hero of the Underworld, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on March 25, 2014 with an effective date of formation of March 25, 2014. Its principal place of business is located at 19 Silco Hill, Pittsford, 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 19 Silco Hill, Pittsford, New York 14534. 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 ] HUPP MOTORS BUILDING, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/11/14. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 303 Macedon Center Rd., Fairport, NY 14450, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ]

DMC VENTURES, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/3/14. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Dina M. Carbone, 431 Walker Lake Ontario Rd., Hilton, NY 14468. General Purpose.

Julie E. Yoon, MD, PLLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 3/13/2014. 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 c/o Carol S. Maue, Partner, Boylan Code LLP, 145 Culver Road, Suite 100, Rochester, New York 14620. LLC’s purpose: profession of medicine, and any lawful activity.

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DOUBLEDAY ASSOCIATES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/13/13.

Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Mark Dechick 19 Mill Rd Fairport, NY 14450. Any lawful activity.

KOLLEGETOWN CORNERSTONE PROPERTIES, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/13/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 23 Sutton Point, Pittsford, NY 14534.

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[ NOTICE ] Hardware Breakout LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 3/21/2014. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of

[ NOTICE ] MIRACLEDROP, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/3/14. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to William J. Allen, 164 Haskins Ln. S., Hilton, NY 14468-9003. General Purpose.

against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 11 Winona Blvd, Roch, NY 14617 . Purpose: any lawful activities.

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Notice of Formation of CR FIRST TRANS, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 4/9/2014.

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 Courtney Reid, 467 Lakeview Park, Rochester, NY 14613 . Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 3152939, for a full on premise beer, wine & liquor license has been applied for by 5021 Ridge Road LLC dba Agostinelli Mart, 5019 Ridge Road West, Spencerport, NY14559, County of Monroe, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number not yet assigned, for a full on premise beer, wine & liquor license has been applied for by Das French LLC dba Ox And Stone, 282 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607, County of Monroe, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number not yet assigned, for a full on premise beer, wine & liquor license has been applied for by MWP Restaurant LLC dba The Brighton on East, 1881 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14610, County of Monroe, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Form. of DHARAM KIDS, LLC (the “LLC”). Art. of Org. filed with Secretary of the State of NY (SSNY) on 2/19/14.

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, 58 Cape Henry Trl, W Henrietta, NY 14586. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 3SC Global Group LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/10/2014. Office in Monroe County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to Sachel Scott 268 Sherwood Ave Rochester, NY 14619.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Braiman Properties LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 03/24/2014. Office location: Monroe County.

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[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of DENARD CARLISLE TRUCKING LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 4/8/2014. 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 Denard Carlisle, 200 Seth Green Drive, Apt 216, Rochester, NY 14621. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Good Puppy Dog Treats, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 4/1/2014. 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 134 Cole Avenue, Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Mana’o Ventures LLC . Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on March 5, 2014.

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 115 East Pointe, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Piranha Milling and Paving Contractors, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State (NYSS) on 3/31/14. Office in Monroe County. NYSS designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

NYSS shall mail a copy of any process to: The LLC, 590 Salt Rd., Ste. 5, Webster, NY 14580. Any lawful business purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Superior Home Care LLC

Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/24/2014.

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 207 Tremont Street Suite 206 Rochester NY 14608 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of UFO TRANSPORTATION, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 4/1/2014. 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 Jeremy Ball, 20 Hollywood St., Rochester, NY 14615 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of WALK ALONE, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/31/2014.

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 Dwight Davis, 24 Irondequoit St., Rochester, NY 14605 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 175 COLVIN STREET, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/19/14. 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, 410 Danbury Dr., Rochester, NY 14612.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 412 COUNTRY WOODS LANE, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/7/2014.

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: c/o Law Office of Anthony A. DiNitto, L.L.C., 8 Silent Meadows Dr., Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 816 Monroe Associates I L.L.C., Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/30/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o G. Joseph Votava, Jr., Seneca

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Financial Advisors LLC, 500 Linden Oaks, Ste. 150, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of BIG RIG QUILTING, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/18/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 392 Carlsam Dr., Rochester, NY 14609.

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

SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, Attn: John M. Kubiniec at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Amistad Services, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/27/14.

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 10 Whisperwood Dr., Victor, NY 14564. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Amitas Xpress Spa, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 2/12/14. Office location: Monroe County. Secy. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secy. Of State shall mail process to the principal business address of the LLC: 1 Crownwood Cir, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose:any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Artisan Lance Group LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/26/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Daniel E. Richardson, 871 Peck Rd., Hilton, NY 14468.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BC HOME REMODELING AND PAINTING, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/11/13.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BEEM PROPERTIES, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed SSNY on 3/27/2014.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 9 Sunleaf Drive, Penfield, NY 14526. Purpose: any lawful activities

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Brad’s Lawn Service LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/3/2014.

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 110 Brower Rd, Spencerport, NY 14559 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Canterbury Place, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/24/14.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1 Capron St, 5C, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Chickenhead, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 4/4/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to P.O. Box 42, Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Craig Demmin Soccer, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 4/2/2014. 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 38 Gilead Hill Rd, N. Chili NY 14514.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Create Health with Ann Treacy, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/03/14.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Ann

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Treacy, 89 Stuyvesant Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534, also the registered agent.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of D. PEZZOLA FLOORING LLC. Arts. of Org. was filed with SSNY on 3/28/14.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 4039 Lake Ave., Rochester, NY 14612. Purpose: all lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of DermaGridPets, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/27/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 90 Air Park Dr., Ste. 304, Rochester, NY 14624. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to The LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of FAVE PROPERTIES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/19/2014.

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

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, POB 16111, Rochester, NY 14612.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of GREYSTONE PROPERTIES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/14/14. 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, 1209 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of J&N Personal Touch, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/10/14. 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 111 Westfield St., Rochester, NY 14619.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of JosDen, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3-14-2014. 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 2117 Buffalo Road #131 Rochester, New York 14624. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Jovan Property Management LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/18/2014. 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 213 Stonypoint Road, Rochester, N.Y. 14624. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Khuri Enterprise VI Los Angeles, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/3/12. 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 1250 Lee Rd., Rochester, NY 14606.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LAP Enterprises, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/24/14. 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 2170 Five Mile Rd., Penfield, NY 14526.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Lights from Heaven LLC, Arts. of Org. filed

by Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/24/2014.

Office location: County of Monroe. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process served to Lights from Heaven LLC, PO Box 17218, Rochester, NY 14617. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: RVN6970 LLC Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on 3/17/2014.

Office location: County of Monroe Purpose: any and all lawful activities.

Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to RVN6970 LLC , 21 Oak

Manor Lane, Pittsford, NY 14534. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name DOSH ENTERPRISES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on March 17,2014. 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, 213 Shipbuilders Creek Road, Webster, N.Y. 14580.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ]

whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 15 Fresh Meadow Run, Penfield NY 14526.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of McGurk Realty LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/1/2014. 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, 32 Wainswright Circle, Rochester, NY 14626.

Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name NEW CLINTON PHARMACY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on March 17,2014.

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, 47 Shepard Street, Rochester, New York 14620. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of ME Holvey Consulting, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/9/13.

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 4 Kalleston Dr., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company 1. Name of the Limited Liability Company is 558 Elmgrove LLC. 2.

Articles of Organization were filed by Department of State of New York on April 15, 2014. 3. County of office: Monroe 4. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution.

5. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The address to which process shall be mailed: 558 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY 14606.

6.Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Mobile Salon, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 3/11/14. 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 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: HEIMISH TOWNHOUSES AT ROCHESTER, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/16/14.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 1911 Avenue L, Brooklyn, New York 11230. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LLC. Argyle1 Search Group LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/13/2014.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon

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[ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of MONCONY FARMS HOPS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/4/2014.

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, 119 Hinkleyville Rd., Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MULTII DEVELOPMENT, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/28/14. Office location: Monroe County.

Princ. office of LLC: 19 Northampton Circle, Rochester, NY 14612.

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

SSNY shall mail process to Anthony A. Dentino, Esq., 135 Corporate Woods, Ste. 300, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: Real

estate purchase and development. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MUSIC CONFUSES ZOMIES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/07/13.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served. As amended by Cert. of Amendment filed with SSNY on 03/12/14, name changed to MUSIC CONFUSES ZOMBIES LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Neural Kinetic Solutions, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/23/13. 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 3800 Monroe Ave., Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of PARKWOOD PROPERTIES NY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/5/2014.

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, 50 Johnny Gold Ln., Rochester, NY 14626.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Penny’s Lotions & Potions, LLC . Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/5/14. 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 97 Waterford Way, Fairport, NY 14450.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of PET SPA PAWS & PLAY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/11/14.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 60 Parkhurst Dr., Spencerport, NY 14559.

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 Prosperous Holdings, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/5/14.

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 33 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14605. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Rejuvence, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/24/2014. 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, 113 Branchport Dr., Henrietta, NY 11467.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of SAPIENT HOLDINGS, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/24/2014.

Office in Monroe County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 64 Averill Ave #411 Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: Real estate [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of TANDEM RENTALS LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/06/14. 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 1039 Winona Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617Purpose: any lawful activities [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of The Accord Group NY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/16/14 Office location: Monroe County. Principal office of LLC: 1133 Webster Rd. Webster, NY 14580. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to The LLC at the principal office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of THE PUP STOPS HERE, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/27/14. Office location: Monroe County.

Princ. office of LLC: 90 Air Park Dr., Ste. 304, Rochester, NY 14624.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process

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SSNY shall mail process to The LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of The Royal Washes Enterprise, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/3/14. 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 2740 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Two Talking Heads LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/21/14.

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 124 West Ave., Hilton, NY 14468 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of RMB Mendon Managers LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 3/17/14. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 115 S. LaSalle St., 34th Fl., Chicago, IL 60603. LLC formed in DE on 3/12/14. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd. (NCR), 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016. DE addr. of LLC: c/o NCR, 615 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] NYC Brand Productions LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 4/27/2012. 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 c/o Mark Costello, 145 Culver Rd., Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14620 . LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Optic Sky Productions, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 2/26/2014. 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 125 Tech Park Dr., Rochester,

NY 14623. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.

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[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF INTAGLIO REAL ESTATE, LLC ]

Rochester Cocktail Revival, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 3/10/2014.

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 160 Glen Ellyn Way, Rochester, NY 14618.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] ROCHESTER STILETTOS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/5/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Krystle Ellis, 21 Pamela Ln., Apt. B, Rochester, NY 14618. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] SMART THINKING HOLLYWOOD L.L.C., a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/28/14. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Legalinc Corporate Services Inc., 8857 Alexander Rd., Ste. 100A, Batavia, NY 14020.

General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] The Vocal Shop, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 7/17/2013. 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 156 Sedgley Park, West Henrietta, NY 14586.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] YK CONSTRUCTION LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/10/14. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Yakov Kasap, 352 Red Apple Ln., Rochester, NY 14612. General Purpose. [ NOTICE OF BID ] MBE/WBE/DBE Subs & Suppliers are hereby requested to submit proposals on the Electrical Substation Upgrades Campus Store - Cornell University. Documents are available at F.E. JONES CONSTRUCTION, INC. 73 Griswold Street Binghamton, NY 13304

The name of the Limited Liability Company is Intaglio Real Estate, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on 03/14/2014. 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 t o4 Five Lot Lane, Avon, NY 14414 The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under NY LLC Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (“LLC”). Name: DPGM, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 3/4/14.

New York office location: Monroe County. Principal business location: 175 Castlebar Road, Rochester, NY. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to: 175 Castlebar Road, Rochester, NY 14610. LLC is organized to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) is Eagle I Services, LLC. The articles of organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State (“NYSS”) on March 11, 2014. The office of the LLC is located at P.O. Box 321, North Chili, New York 14514 in Monroe County. NYSS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The NYSS shall mail a copy of any process to P.O. Box 321, North Chili, New York 14514.

The LLC is organized for any purpose authorized by law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] H.D. Marychild, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on March 14, 2014 with an effective date of formation of March 14, 2014. Its principal place of business is located at 130 Boniface

Drive, 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 130 Boniface Drive, Rochester, New York 14620. 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.

the Town of Ogden, County of Monroe and State of New York, SBL No.: 86.03-2-19. Approximate amount of judgment is $103,099.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 20123898. John M. Scatigno, Esq., Referee Schiller & Knapp, LLP 950 New Loudon Road Latham, NY 12110 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1084833 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 04/30/2014

[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MERK PROPERTIES, LLC ]

[ NOTICE OF SALE ]

Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY 4/09/14. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY is designated Agent of LLC to whom process may be served. SSNY may mail copy of process to 57 Stone Fence Circle, Rochester, New York 14626. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF VELOCITY XTREME CHEER, LLC ] Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY 3/25/14. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY is designated Agent of LLC to whom process may be served. SSNY may mail copy of process to 61 Juliane Drive, Rochester, New York 14624. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Victor Asset Acquisition CR, LLC filed Application for Authority with the New York Department of State on March 19, 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 230 Crosskeys Office Park, Fairport, NY 14450. The purpose of the Company is any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF MONROE M&T BANK S/B/M M&T MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -against- MARIAN C. FERRARI; JOSEPH FERRARI; et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated 1/28/2014 and entered thereafter. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in The County Office Building, County of Monroe, New York on May 13, 2014 at 10:00AM, premises known as 3375 BrockportSpencer Road, Ogden, NY 14559. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in

PODS of Rochester hereby publishes notice, as required by New York Self-Storage Facilities Act (NY Stat. 182) of a public sale of the property listed below to satisfy a landlords lien. All sales are for cash to the highest bidder and are considered final. PODS of Rochester reserves the right to reject any bids. The sale will be held at 105 McLaughlin Rd Rochester NY 14615 on: Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Customer Name Container ID Giambrone, Vince 8010B94 Harris, Kathy 17A89 Rivera, Peter 91B94 Contents include but not limited to: Household items, books, exercise equipment, stereo equipment and more. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF MONROE CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff against RENEE M. FALZOLARE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated May 29, 2007, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Monroe County Office Building, 39 W. Main Street, Rochester, NY on the 12th day of May, 2014 at 10:00 AM premises situate in the Town on Greece, County of Monroe, State of New York, known and distinguished as Lot No. 121, as laid down on a map of Westwood Manor No. 6 addition a subdivision of the Conrad Baker Farm, Town of Greece, made by W. Fred Sullivan, surveyor and filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in liber 67 of Maps, at Page 36. Said Lot No. 121 is situate on the west sideof Bakerdale Road and is of the dimensions as shown on said map.

Said premises known as 268 BAKERDALE ROAD, ROCHESTER, NY. Approximate amount of lien $ 85,746.49 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to

provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index Number 13884/06. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

THEODORE S. KANTOR, ESQ., Referee.

Sweeney, Gallo, Reich & Bolz, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 95-25 Queens Blvd., 11th Floor Rego Park, NY 11374 [ NOTICE OF SALE ] SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF MONROE DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006WF1, Plaintiff, against JEFFERY TOMLINSON, et al., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 1/29/2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Front Steps of the Monroe County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, City of Rochester, State of New York on 05/14/2014 at 09:00AM, premises known as 24-26 MAZDA TERRACE, 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 091.700, BLOCK 2, LOT 50. Approximate amount of judgment $53,979.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 20135837. Paul V. Ciminelli, Esq., Referee Gross, Polowy & Orlans, Attorney for Plaintiff, P.O. Box 540, Getzville, NY 14068 Dated: April 8, 2014 1089615 [ NOTIICE ] Notice of Formation of Breathe Yoga CT, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 4/4/14. 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 19 S. Main St., Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ] Index No.: 2012-5106 Date of Filing: April 4, 2014 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF Monroe JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff,-

against- UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE WILLIAM A. GUELZOW, SR. A/K/A WILLIAM A. GUELZOW, IF THEY BE LIVING OR DEAD, THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE WILLIAM A. GUELZOW, SR. A/K/A WILLIAM A. GUELZOW, IF THEY BE LIVING OR DEAD, THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF GENESEE RIVERVIEW HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; DISCOVER BANK; STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, 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(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner,

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 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.YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE: TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Richard A. Dollinger of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on February 27, 2014, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Monroe, State of New York.The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by WILLIAM A. GUELZOW, SR. A/K/A WILLIAM A. GUELZOW to WASHINGTON MUTUAL HOME LOANS, INC. in the principal amount of $81,000.00, which mortgage was recorded in Monroe County, State of New York, on June 12, 2001, in Book 15442 at page 0373. Mortgage Number CS 008222.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association has purchased the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA, formerly known as Washington Mutual Home Loans, Inc. (the “Savings Bank”) from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. 1821 (d). Therefore, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is now the real party in interest in

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Said premises being known as and by 22 SCOTTCROSS LANE, CHILI, NY 14623.

Date: February 4, 2014 Batavia, New York Tanisha Bramwell, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process.

Please read it carefully.

Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.

There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while

you are working with your lender during this process.

To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state. ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. [ SUMMONS ] Index No.: 14-001447.

ORIGINAL FILED WITH THE CLERK ON 2/6/2014 .MORTGAGED PREMISES: 429 COUNTESS DRIVE, HENRIETTA AKA WEST HENRIETTA, NY 14586. Section: 188.45 Block: 1 Lot: 31 F/K/A Account No. 608-153.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE BENEFICIAL HOMEOWNER SERVICE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS/ REPRESENTATIVES OF

THE ESTATE OF DORIS SALTZMAN; BENEFICIAL HOMEOWNER SERVICE CORPORATION; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RIVERTON COMMUNITY, ASSOCIATION, INC.; CHASE BANK USA, NA; HSBC BANK NEVADA, NA; FIA CARD SERVICES NA; GE MONEY BANK; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NA; JOHN DOE (Unknown Tenants/ Occupants of the subject property being set forth to represent any and all occupants of the subject property being foreclosed herein, and any parties, entities of any kind, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged property), Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action

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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 thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in 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.

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 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. MONROE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises foreclosed herein. Dated:2-5-14.

Margaret J. Cascino, Esq. Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorneys for Plaintiff 485 A Route 1 South, Suite 110 Woodbridge Corporate Center Iselin, NJ 08830 Tel: (516) 630-0288 Counsel for Plaintiff To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Richard A. Dollinger, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated March 18, 2014 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office.

Premises known as 429 Countess Drive, Henrietta AKA West Henrietta, N.Y. 14586.

HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND

COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.

In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process.

To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-877-226-5697 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov.

FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. [ SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ] Index No.: 2013-7353 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF MONROE LENZY BLAKE, II Plaintiff, v. JAMAR CRUMITY LAWANDA MOSES, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned to appear in this action and are required to serve a notice of appearance and/or a demand for the complaint on plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, if this summons is personally delivered to you within the State of

New York, or within thirty (30) days after service is complete, if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. Your time to appear may be extended as provided in subdivision (b) of CPLR 3012.

Take notice that this is a personal injury action to recovery damages including, but not limited to monetary damages for physical and emotional injuries and pain and suffering suffered by the plaintiff as a result of a shooting incident occurring on or about July 5, 2012 wherein the defendants conspired to assault and batter plaintiff and violate his civil rights and defendant Jamar Crumity did in fact shoot plaintiff with a firearm causing plaintiff severe physical injury and physical and emotional pain and suffering for which plaintiff seeks an award of monetary damages in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts.

In case of your failure to appear judgment may be taken against you by default for a sum to be determined by the Court after an inquest on damages, with interest from July 5, 2012, plus the costs and disbursements of this action.

The basis of the venue designated is the residence of defendant Jamar Crumity which is upon information and belief, 130 Plymouth Ave. South, Rochester, NY 14614.

Dated: July 2, 2013 Rochester, New York BROWN & HUTCHINSON Michael Cobbs, Esq., Of Counsel Attorney for Plaintiff 925 Crossroads Building Two State Street Rochester, New York 14614 (585) 454-5050 TO: Jamar Crumity 130 Plymouth Ave., South Rochester, NY 14614 Lawanda Moses 298 Arborwood Lane Rochester, New York 14615 JAMAR CRUMITY: This is a notice that a lawsuit has been filed against you in a personal injury action for injuries sustained by the plaintiff as a result of an incident occurring on or about July 5, 2012. You are required to respond by serving a copy of the answer on plaintiff’s attorney and filing the answer with the court within thirty (30) days. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for significant monetary damages.

The foregoing notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Thomas A. Stander, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 3rd day of April, 2014 at Rochester, New York. [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ] Index No.: 2786/2012 Filed: 3/24/14 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 OneWest Bank, FSB, -againstFrank Iacovangelo Monroe County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the estate of Carol A. Peterson, her 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, United States of America acting on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Carriage Glen Associates, Morgan Henrietta Highlands LLC, Asset Acceptance LLC, New , Kenneth Peterson, Heir to the Estate of Carol A. Peterson, Keith Peterson, Heir to the Estate of Carol A. Peterson, United States of America-Internal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, 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 OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $72,000.00 and interest, recorded in the office of the clerk of the County of Monroe on May 21, 2007 in Book 21194, Page 444 covering premises known as 91 and 97 Pool Street, Rochester, NY 14606.

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 . 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: November 21, 2013.

Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon , LLP Linda P. Manfredi Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01-041280-FOO TO: Forsyth, Howe, O’Dwyer, Kalb & Murphy, P.C. Attorney’s for Kenneth Peterson and Keith Peterson One Chase Square, Suite 1900 Rochester, New York 14604 Frank Iacovangelo Monroe County Public Administrator Administrator for the estate of Carol Ann Peterson 180 Canal View Suite 100 Rochester, New York 14623

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Down on the Deer Farm

The billion-dollar deer-farming industry in America produces generations of bucks growing progressively larger racks of antlers mainly for eventual bragging rights by the so-called “hunters” who will pay large fees to kill them in fenced-in fields just so they can hang the grotesque antlers in their dens. Even before the farm-raised deer are stalked (reported The Indianapolis Star in March in its multipart investigation), bucks’ necks habitually slump from the weight of the freakish antlers. Most states allow such “hunting,” and in some, the activity is lightly regulated, lacking the safety rules and more-humane conditions required by open-forest hunting laws and agriculture protocols. The Indianapolis Star also highlighted several captive-deer diseases that doctors still worry might jump species to humans (as “mad cow” disease did).

Recurring Themes

— News of the Weird has several times chronicled the sad saga of India’s holy but severely polluted Ganges River, on which millions of Hindus are dependent -- through hands-on worship -- for worldly success and for salvation. Now, recent reports reveal that the second-holiest river, the Yamuna, is suffering the same fate even though the government has invested nearly $1 billion in programs to clean it up. Currently, for example, more than 400 million gallons of untreated sewage, plus various industrial chemicals, enter the river from Delhi, but still, motivated worshippers come to “bathe” for glory.

— Stories That Never Get Old: Dayton, Ohio, bus driver Rickey Wagoner, 49, survived a three-bullet shooting in February that, police said, was probably a gang initiation that randomly targeted him as he worked on his bus’s engine. A police

sergeant told the Dayton Daily News that Wagoner “should probably not be here” and survived the attack only because two of the bullets were blocked by a copy of “The Message” (a contemporary version of the Bible) in Wagoner’s shirt pocket.

— The most recent “monument” offered by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals would be its proposed 10-foot tombstone along U.S. 129 in Gainesville, Ga., to honor the “several” chickens that were killed when a truck overturned in January. No humans were hurt in the collision, and had the chickens survived, they would have shortly been slaughtered. (The Georgia Department of Transportation rejected the proposal.)

— Allowing dogs as “witnesses” in court cases in France has become “something of a recent trend,” reported the Paris edition of the European news site The Local in April. A 9-year-old Labrador retriever (Tango) took the witness stand in the city of Tours so the judge could observe how he reacted to the defendant, on trial for killing the dog’s owner. (For due process of law, a second dog, Norman, took the stand later, as a “control group.”) Ultimately, the judge said he learned nothing from the dogs and dismissed them.

— “Zero Tolerance”: Yet another questionable school suspension was handed down in March, in Virginia Beach, Va., when the sixth-grader who had prevented a classmate from intentionally harming himself was punished for her altruism. Adrionna Harris had convinced a boy to hand over the razor blade he was threatening himself with, and she immediately discarded it. According to the principal, that transaction meant Harris “possessed” a “dangerous weapon,” albeit for a brief time, and she was suspended for 10 days, according to school policy. (After WAVY-TV’s “On Your Side” reporters got involved, the school relented, and Harris returned to class.)

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[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t keep love a secret. If you have feelings for someone, share your thoughts and make your intentions clear. Kind and considerate gestures will win the attention of someone you are pursuing, but aggressive behavior will put a wedge between you and the one you love.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get involved in a cause or pastime that is unique and draws your attention. The people you meet who share your sentiments will offer an emotional connection with the potential to grow into a loving, long-lasting, committed relationship. Turn on the charm and pursue your personal dreams.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be careful what you wish for when it comes to love. Your heart will be blind to the defects someone possesses. Proceed with caution, and refrain from doing things you wouldn’t do under normal circumstances. Protect your honor, reputation and physical well-being.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll shine in social settings, so get out, have fun and interact with people from different backgrounds. You will be drawn to creative, imaginative and passionate people. Share your plans, and you will be surprised by the suggestions and offers you receive to join you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your outgoing nature may work against you when it comes to love.

Settle down and listen to what others have to say and offer. You may be surprised to discover that someone knows you and your likes almost as well as you do. Let relationships unfold naturally.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get involved in courses, fundraisers, events and activities that interest you. Your ability to rise to the top no matter what you attempt to do will attract someone intrigued by your ability and attracted to your strength, courage and desire to conquer whatever comes your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll have difficulty making up your mind when it comes to love.

Before you make a promise to someone, question your true feelings. You are better to remain friends and refrain from leading someone on that you may not want to be intimate with in the future.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll be difficult to resist, and you’ll attract unusual and intriguing partners who will vie for your attention. Discuss your likes, dislikes and plans, and you will instinctively know who is a good fit for you and who is not.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.

21): Don’t play with fire when it comes to love and romance.

Deception, disillusionment and dishonesty will all play a major role in the way any romantic connection plays out. Don’t make promises you don’t intend to keep. Your word will be what counts and what saves your reputation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t overpower or outdo in order to make an impression.

You will look bad if you don’t give others a chance to meet you halfway. Look for someone to share with, not someone to own. The perfect partner will be the one offering the most, not a minion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aggressively seek someone who thrives on experimentation as much as you. The rush of love will hold your interest for a short time, but the person who can match you every step of the way mentally, physically, emotionally and financially will be the one to keep.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Share your secret desires, and you will attract someone with similar needs. A strong, passionate encounter will lead to a long-lasting connection that will bring you the security and stability you need to feel safe. Reveal your intentions, and suggest a plan for the future.

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