Literary Events flyingsquirrel.rocus.org. 8-11 p.m. Free. [ Friday, August 5 ] First Friday Readings & Performances. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590. 6-9 p.m. Free. [ Monday, August 8 ] Book Group: Graphic Novel “Book Club: Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth” by Chris Ware. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridgebooks.com. 6:30 p.m. Free. [ Tuesday, August 9 ] Book Group: Unitarian-Universalist Book Club: “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260, liftbridgebooks.com. 6:30 p.m. Free. Poetry Reading: Genesee Reading Series. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590, wab.org. 7:30 p.m. $3-$6. Featuring Len Messineo and R. P. (Bob) Siegel. [ Wednesday, August 10 ] Tennessee Williams Centennial Film Series: “Baby Doll.” Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 4732590, wab.org. 6:30 p.m. Free. Book Group: Women Who Love to Read: Annual Book Swap Discussion. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridgebooks.com. 7 p.m. Free.
Recreation [ Wednesday, August 3 ] Herpetology. Sterling Nature Center, Off 104 East, Sterling. 315-947-6143, snc@co.cayuga. ny.us. 1 p.m. Free. Isaiah House Golf Tournment. Shadow Lake, 1850 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield. 232-5221. Registration at 8:45 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m. $95, register. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. [ Thursday, August 4 ] 2011 Zoo Fitness Challenge. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul Blvd. 336-7201, senecaparkzoo. org. 6 p.m. $5 spectator, $15 individual, $300 per team. Mount Hope Cemetery Twilight Tour. Mount Hope Cemetery, 791 Mount Hope Ave. 461-3494, fomh.org. 6:30 p.m. $5. Nature Nights: Guided Hike: Cemeteries. Riverside Cemetery, 2650 Lake Ave. 428-5990, cityofrochester.gov. 6 p.m. Free. UrbanFIT Workout Program. 6973338, fleetfeetrochester.com. Call for information. $25 for six week session, register. [ Friday, August 5 ] Ghost Hunt with the Spirit Diggers. 459 Exchange St., Geneva. 3291723. 9-11 p.m. $30, RSVP. Museum of the Earth Led Gorge Walk. Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca. nysparks.com. 10 a.m. Free. [ Saturday, August 6 ] Birding Field Trip: Conesus Inlet State Wildlife Management Area. Vitali Park, Rte. 20A in Lakeville. Jim 243-0316, Judy 24 City august 3-9, 2011
582-2349. 7:30 a.m. Free. Bring spotting scopes and FRS radios if you can. GVHC Hike. 1209 Bay Rd, YMCA lot, Penfield. Kraig Q. 872-2691, gvhchikes.org. 1 p.m. Free. Strenuous/hilly 5 mile hike, Abraham Lincoln park. Ghost Hunt with the Spirit Diggers. 459 Exchange St., Geneva. 3291723. 9-11 p.m. $30, RSVP. Jolly Roger Jog 5K. Palmyra. Village of Palmyra. piratesoftheeriecanal.com. 9 a.m. $20, register. Mount Hope Cemetery Tour. Mount Hope Cemetery, 791 Mount Hope Ave. 461-3494, fomh.org. 1 p.m. Free. [ Sunday, August 7 ] GVHC Hike. End of Boxhart St., off Lake Ave. Pam N. 224-5140, gvhchikes.org. 1 p.m. Free. Easy/ moderate 7. 5 mile hike, turning point: Charlotte beach-secret sidewalk. Nature Walk: Birch Trail. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3625. 1 p.m. Free. Meet at 2nd overlook on Lower Falls Rd. 2 hours, 1 mile. [ Monday, August 8 ] 6th Annual RMSC Golf Tournament. Irondequoit Country Club, 4045 East Ave. rmsc.org. 10 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start. $160, register. [ Tuesday, August 9 ] Nature Nights: Guided Bike Ride: Corn Hill Neighborhood. Genesee Valley Park pool parking lot, 131 Elmwood Ave. 428-5990, cityofrochester.gov. 6 p.m. Free. [ Wednesday, August 10 ] Grandparents and Me Nature Hike. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89, Savannah. 315-365-3588, montezuma@ audubon.org. 10-11 a.m. $3-$5, $15/family.
Special Events [ Through Friday, August 5 ] 2011 Canal Cities Orienteering Festival. Various Rochester area parks. 377-5650, roc. us.orienteering.org. Various times. Call for information. [ Wednesday, August 3 ] 2011 Foodlink Farmers’ Market. Washington Square Park, 80 Woodbury Blvd. nsmalarz@ foodlinkny.org. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Local farmers, bakers, and specialty food vendors. Cobblestone School’s Walk-up Outdoor Theater. Cobblestone School, 10 Prince St. sterzart@ hotmail.com. Dusk (about 8 p.m.). Free. Kid Friendly Movie. Free Popcorn. Soda, water Available. Free Parking. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester preview session. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, 1600 South Ave. 473-3030, literacyrochester.org. Noon. Free. [ Wednesday August 3Saturday, August 6 ] Ohio Valley Refinery Reclamation Drive. Holiday Inn Hotel Rochester, 911 Brooks Ave. 217-787-7767. Tue-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free to attend. Cash in gold or silver, comic books, sports
memorabilia, pre 1970 musical instruments, war items, more. [ Thursday, August 4 ] Free Movies in the Parks: “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.” Highland Bowl, 1200 South Ave. 753-7275, monroecounty.gov/ parks. Dusk. Free. Geneseo Farmers’ Market. Lower Center St., Geneseo. geneseofarmersmarket@gmail. com. 4-7 p.m. Free. Green Party events to fight Corporate Personhood: screening of “The Corporation.” Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 258-0400, thelittle.org. 6:30 p.m. $10. Movies@Monroe: “Roman Holiday.” Monroe Branch Library, 809 Monroe Ave. 428-8202. 6:45 p.m. Free. Pandora Boxx’s Final Show in Rochester. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440, tiltrochester.com. 10:30 p.m.1:30 a.m. Call for information. Polish Happy Hour. Tap & Mallet, 381 Gregory St. info@ polishheritagerochester.org. 5:30 p.m. Cost of drinks. Enjoy Polish beers and learn about events in Rochester Polonia! South Wedge Farmers Market. Boulder Coffee Co-South Wedge, 100 Alexander St. info@swfarmersmarket.org, swfarmersmarket.org. 4-7 p.m. Free. Summer Winemaker’s Dinner. Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd, Fairport. 223-4210. 6:30 p.m. $65, register. Thursday Teas. Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St, Canandaigua. 394-4922, sonnenberg.org. 12:30 or 3 p.m. $8-$20, register. “Big Tax Check-Up Days.” Jackson Hewitt, 1780 E.Ridge Rd. 266-9050, jacksonhewitt. com. Call for hours. Free.
FESTIVALS | FESTIVALPALOOZA
It’s August and you can feel the summer slipping away. You have to make the most of it before it ends. Keep calm. This week there are an outrageous number of festivals, so you are bound to find a way to enjoy your free time. Whether you want to celebrate a culture, eat giant corn dogs, or dress in costume, Rochester has a festival for you.
[ Friday, August 5Saturday, August 6 ] Asbury First Basement Sale. Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave. Mary Van Keuren, mvankeuren@ asburyfirst.org. 4-7 p.m. Free. Midsummer Night’s Tasting. Hurd Orchards, Rt 104 W & MonroeOrleans County Line Rd, Holley. 638-8838, hurdorchards.com. 6 & 8:30 p.m. $55, RSVP.
African-American Festival Saturday, August 6 This festival features music, dance, and other performances that celebrate AfricanAmerican culture. Performances will include hip-hop, African drum and dance, gospel, spoken word, jazz, and even sketch comedy. There will also be a Kidzplay Center that offers bounce houses, face painting, pony rides, and arts and crafts. The festival takes place at Highland Bowl (South Avenue) 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Visit rochesterabove.org for more information. Central NY Wine and Jazz Festival Saturday, August 6 Fifteen upstate NY wineries will gather in Wolcott this Saturday to offer tastings while free live jazz plays in the background. Musicians will include vocalist Danielle Rausa and the Rick Holland Little Big Band. There will also be vendors along Main Street selling food, jewelry, and other crafts. The live entertainment and non-wine vendors are free. Wine-tasting tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Tickets also include a gift bag and a limited-edition wine glass. More information and ticket sales can be found at wolcottlionsclub.org. Lima Crossroads Festival Saturday, August 6 This festival will feature vendors, a car show, a lima-bean contest, and many kids activities including a carnival, bounce house, and rock wall. A bed race and battle of the bands will also take place. The festival starts with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. and ends at 10 p.m. after a performance by the battle of the bands winner. A full schedule can be found at crossroadscouncil.org. Palmyra Pirate Weekend Friday, August 5Saturday, August 6 Palmyra’s annual Pirate Weekend (pictured) is highlighted by a window-painting contest, 5k jog and run, Pirate Kazoo Band, and a free screening of “The Goonies” under the stars. One of the main events is Pillage N the Village Bed Racing, the winner of which will receive $200. Dress up like a scurvy pirate and enjoy food and craft vendors. Visit piratesoftheeriecanal.com for more information.
[ Saturday, August 6 ] Alzheimer’s Association tour of Memorial Art Gallery. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 1-800272-3900, alz.org/rochesterny. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Free for people with early stage Alzheimer’s disease and their partners. Concert on the Hill and Classic Car Show. Letchworth State Park,
off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3600, nysparks.com. 3-7 p.m. Call for information. Fresh from the Market: Canandaigua Farmer’s Market. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, info@ nywcc.com. 9 a.m.-noon. $50, registration required.
[ Friday, August 5 ] Meet for Messages: A night with the Mediums. Oggi Domani Salon, 3400 Monroe Ave., Pittsford. 4278110, PurpleDoorSoulSource. com. 7-9 p.m. $20, register. Night Market. Public Market, 280 N Union St. 428-5990, cityofrochester.gov. 5-10 p.m. Free admission. Music, food vendors, beer & wine garden. We Are Change Rochester. Java’s Cafe, 16 Gibbs St. 469-2323, WeAreChangeRochesterNY.org. 7 p.m. Free.
Park Ave Festival Saturday, August 6-Sunday, August 7 Park Avenue is a Rochester favorite, and this festival celebrates the neighborhood with more than 300 artists and vendors from 21 states. The fest offers food, live music, and shopping booths all along Park Ave, as well as the street’s regular stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. Festival hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit park-avenue.org/events for more information. Don’t forget to try the famous cheesecake on a stick! Phelps Sauerkraut Festival Thursday, August 4-Saturday, August 6 This festival has been celebrating sauerkraut for 45 years. There will be a 20k sauerkraut road race, live music, a parade, a krauteating contest, and even a sauerkraut prince and princess. Other events include cabbage bowling, a mustang car show, and fireworks. The fest is on Ontario Street in Phelps. Visit phelpsny.com for more information and a full schedule. Polish Arts Festival Friday, August 5-Saturday, August 6 Polka, beer, sauerkraut: what more could you want? The Polish Festival offers all of this and more. There will be live polka music both days by Ray Serafin and the Brass Magic 7, as well as delicious golabki, pierogi, Polish sausage, and sauerkraut. The festival is at St. Stanislaus Church on 1150 Hudson Ave. Visit polishartsfest.org for more information. Puerto Rican Festival Friday, August 5-Sunday, August 7 The Puerto Rican Festival features great food, dancing, and live music. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Latina Women.” Headliners include Ivy Queen, Milly Quezada, Las Chicas del Can, and Judy Torres. There will also be a parade and a 5k run. The festival takes place at the Frontier Field VIP Parking Lot. Tickets are $25 for a three-day pass, $10 for a regular day pass, and $5 for senior and children day passes. Visit prfestival.com for more information. — BY ALEXANDRA CARMICHAEL
Merlot and Mignon. Keuka Springs Winery, 243 State Route 54, East Lake Rd., Penn Yan. 315-536-3147, keukaspringwinery.com. Tastings at 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $12. The Dryden at 60 Years: “The Detective Film and Stylists in Comedy.” George Eastman
House, 900 East Ave. 2713361, eastmanhouse.org. 8:30 p.m. $6-$8. [ Sunday, August 7 ] Big Bust 21 Finger Lakes Region Volkswagon Club Show & Swap Meet. Webster High School, 875 Ridge Rd. 671-5914, flrvwc.