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EVENTS: FIRST FRIDAY, DRUM CORPS CHAMPIONSHIPS 24 NIGHTLIFE: HALF PINT PUB 22 ART REVIEW: PRISON IMAGES AT BOOKSMART 23 FILM: “COLOMBIANA,” “THE GUARD” 30 CROSSWORD, NEWS OF THE WEIRD 39

Bending and Breaking • Extended Family • Still Rings True • Smugtown Stompers • The Great Commission • The Benjamin Raubinsons • and more music, page 14

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We deserve cool toppings!”

DINING, PAGE 13

More problems for schools renovation project.

NEWS, PAGE 4

Mt. Hope vs.

Mickey D’s.

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City’s South Wedge-ucation sophomore edition.

DETAILS, PAGE 14

Best of Rochester 2011 primary.

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COVER STORY | BY CITY NEWS STAFF | PAGE 3 | photos by matt deturck

Our 2011 endorsements On September 13, political parties across the state will hold primary elections. In theory, these events let registered voters choose who will be on their party’s ballot in the November general election. (And in New York State, you can vote in a party primary only if you’re registered in that party.)

But in the City of Rochester, Democratic Party primaries have more significance. Given Democrats’ heavy enrollment advantage in the city — and low voter interest in general —Republican Party leaders have all but given up on city races. No Republicans

are running for school board, and only two are running for the four City Council seats on the ballot.

In the City of Rochester, this year’s Democratic primary election has contests for four seats on the school board, two City Council district seats, and two County Legislature district seats. This week, we’re endorsing in all of those except one legislature race, and in the inside articles, we tell you why, and what we know about the candidates.

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A botanical xenophobia

I read with interest “Washington Grove Turnaround” (August 17) about the removal from Washington Grove of the invasive trees species Acer platanoides (Norway Maple). Perhaps the tree-cutting crews could move to nearby Highland Park to tackle another invasive European species that has infested the hillsides there, Syringa vulgaris (the common lilac).

As David Theodoropoulos explains in his book “Invasion Biology: Critique of a Pseudoscience,” there is not much science to appellatives like “native” or “exotic,” not to mention the pejorative “invasive.”

So-called invasives are simply species that fill an ecological niche, more often than not one opened by human intervention. The Norway Maple would never have gotten a foothold in Washington Grove had it not been mostly logged out by our ancestors. Ecosystems, like human populations, are never static, and new introductions can be beneficial. Apple trees, wheat, and many species of earthworms: all were originally “invaders” to North America.

Even Zea mays (corn) is not native to the Rochester area, having been introduced by Native Americans from its original Mexico.

Perhaps a little less botanical and sociological xenophobia is in order.

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The problem with students…

Once again, Mary Anna Towler complains about how we are “failing” our students here in the city (“Rochester’s Students Fail the Test — Again,” Urban Journal, August 17). The fact is we are failing no one. For a variety of social, economic, and historical reasons, the student body in Rochester contains an abnormal percentage of low achievers. To be blunt about it, they are stupid. There is really nothing

anyone can do other than offer them the opportunity to learn, and we are already doing that.

I do understand Ms Towler’s frustration with social promotion, but if a child is held back more than one year, he or she ends up surrounded by munchkins who are easily bullied and badly influenced by the much larger and mature child.

…Acoustic scene, Jam scene, Folk scene, Singer-Songwriter scene, Country scene & Traditional (Zydeco, Old Time, Irish/Celtic, Cajun, Bluegrass, French Canadian, Contra & etc.) scenes with their local venues and festivals and clubs/organizations. Through wet and dry seasons this town keeps its music going. I love Rochester.

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WILLIAM RICKEY, ROCHESTER

From our website

Frank De Blase’s August 24 article on live music in Rochester set off a flurry of comments — on the article, and on local bands and clubs.

Among the posts: It’s laughable to say the music scene is thriving when you give no coverage to the younger bands in this city. No it’s not thriving.

These older groups that continually receive coverage are nearly inactive. The Rochester scene is in a painful period of evolution. The younger rotcore bands and people associated with the noise scene are at the head of this change but get no credit.

ROCKABILLY WAR

I found it odd that cover bands, venues which tend to feature cover bands, and people who like seeing cover bands were totally ignored in this article, despite being a pretty major part of the music scene.

AMATEUR MUSICIAN

It amazes me that articles like this continue to somewhat dog on cover bands. I hate to break it to the indie folks out there, but many cover bands in the area are keeping the majority of people entertained in Rochester.

Putting 50 people into the club side of Water Street or filling up Dubland Underground is nothing compared to putting 500 people at a venue like NOLAs. INACOVERBAND

The music scene is better than it was a couple of years ago but I wouldn’t say thriving. The scene is fractured, lots of middle-aged dudes in boring “live bands,” lots of high school screamo metalcore stuff, a punk and hardcore scene happily thriving below the radar, a bunch of noise nerds, some classic metal heads, the garage types still going at it, some country-folksy stuff, and a handful of genuinely good indie-type bands.

A lot of the good bands are sort of one-offs who get the hell out of town whenever they get any decent exposure. A lot of the old gatekeepers are still here and they’re hurting more than helping, holding on to something that’s passed. Some of the new folks who are booking shows and writing blogs and starting labels and running studios etc are helping with this by promoting hipper bands and should be commended.

JAMES

@inacoverband: right now, decent original bands move to big cities to get better and decent cover bands stay in Rochester and get better. It’s not by any virtue of the talent of the musicians or the inherent spiritual quality of the music. It’s part of a cycle coming from long-term trends in the local music scene. Cover bands are in many cases background music to an experience or ambience. And with the exception of very few in town, there is nothing exceptional about them except they’re dudes having a good time playing for their friends. The scene is on a downswing exacerbated by the loss of Milestones and the lack of effort on the part of any midsize club to step up as a place to develop widespread local talent.

FCS

What about all the acoustic singer-songwriter shows at places like Mona Lisa Cafe, Artisan Cafe, Tango Cafe, and Lemoncello Cafe & Lounge? & let’s not forget all the open mics-jams in town? Flipside, Towpath, McGraw’s, and so on. I am constantly blown away by the talent in Rochester.

Worn out cover-wedding bands are fun for a while but being a walking I-pod isn’t what most musicians aspire to; expression and pushing the envelope are what feeds the soul. High school and garage bands will have to pay their dues as every musician does.

Rochester ROCKS compared to most towns its size.

JEANNE WEBER

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Our endorsements in the Democratic primaries On September 13, political parties across the state will hold primary elections. In theory, these events let registered voters choose who will be on their party’s ballot in the November general election. (And in New York State, you can vote in a party primary only if you’re registered in that party.) But in the City of Rochester, Democratic Party primaries have more significance.

Given Democrats’ heavy enrollment advantage in the city — and low voter interest in general —Republican Party leaders have all but given up on city races. No Republicans are running for school board, and only two are running for the four City Council seats on the ballot.

That should leave an opening for thirdparty candidates, but the political system is blatantly, deliberately, stacked against them. That’s not good for democracy; the public may think of third parties as fringe groups, irrelevant, but this is where new ideas and “speak truth to power” messages often come from. It’s hard to emphasize the importance of third parties, locally and nationally.

But these parties often don’t have the resources and the clout to recruit and run good candidates. Too often they endorse major-party candidates (which at least helps keep the parties on the ballot) or run candidates who have some good ideas but nowhere near the experience to serve in the office they seek.

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In the City of Rochester, this year’s Democratic primary election has contests for four seats on the school board, two City Council district seats, and two County Legislature district seats. This week, we’re endorsing in all of those except one legislature race, and in the accompanying articles, we tell you why, and what we know about the candidates. (Democrats in the heavily Democratic Town of Brighton also have an important primary, for town supervisor.

Long-time supervisor Sandy Frankel is not seeking re-election, running instead for county executive. Hoping to win their party’s nomination are town attorney Bill Moehle and town clerk Susan Kramarsky. The winner will face Republican candidate Brian Callahan in the November election.)

For city school board:

Campos, Evans, Powell Nine people are running for the four seats up for election on the Rochester school board.

And as with the other city races, the September 13 primary will likely determine who takes office in January. No Republicans are running in November’s general election, and while there will be four candidates on the Working Families line, the odds favor the winners of next month’s primary.

This is a particularly important school board election, since the majority of the board’s seven seats are on the ballot. It’s been a difficult year for the school district, with test scores and graduation rates still abysmally low, Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard leaving, and district-initiated audits showing disturbing management lapses. Our hunch is that many Rochester voters are thoroughly unhappy with the school board, and there may be a temptation to want major change on the board — to throw out all of the incumbents on the ballot. Not all change is good, however.

It is entirely possible that the outcome of this

election could result in new volatility on the board — the last thing the board and the school district need.

Because of our concerns about most of the candidates, we are endorsing only three: incumbents Melisza Campos, Malik Evans, and Willa Powell. They are smart, they are committed to Rochester’s children, and they understand the role of an elected official. All three have the solid temperament essential for an elected official. And they have a depth and a maturity that the others lack.

Of the other candidates, three are running together on a reform slate and the other three, including one incumbent, are running independently.

We make our endorsement this year with less enthusiasm than in the past. As we have said repeatedly, this school district can not work miracles, given its high concentration of poverty. Real change will require effort by the entire community. Still, the district continues on page 7 rochestercitynewspaper.com

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Court sides with NYSUT

The State Supreme Court sided with the New York State United Teachers union when it invalidated a key provision of the state’s new teacher-evaluation policy. The union sued the Board of Regents over changes the board approved increasing the role of standardized tests in teacher evaluations beyond what the 2010 law permitted. The Regents, at Governor Andrew Cuomo’s urging, approved allowing districts to base up to 40 percent of teacher evaluations on test scores.

RTA makes endorsements

The Rochester Teachers Association endorsed challengers Howard Eagle and Mary Adams, and incumbents Malik Evans and Willa Powell for city school board. The union also endorsed non-incumbents Diane Watkins and former city school board member Tom Brennan for City Council. And In an unusual decision, RTA endorsed two Republicans: Bill Taylor for district attorney and Joe Carbone for Monroe County Legislature.

UR goes nano

The University of Rochester entered the nanotechnology race with the opening of its $10-million Integrated Nanosystem

Center. Nanotechnology is based on the manipulation of matter at the molecular level. The UR also opened the College Preparation Center at East High School. The Prep Center will help underprivileged students and their parents with everything from identifying courses needed to qualify for college to applying for financial aid.

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Fracking report due

More problems for schools renovation project

The State Department of Environmental Conservation is supposed to release the final part — a social impacts study — of its high-volume hydraulic fracturing environmental statement on Wednesday, August 31. DEC Commissioner Joseph Martens will also announce the start and length of the public comment period on the full environmental statement.

Maffei wants back in to the House Former Democratic Representative Dan Maffei said he’ll run for the US House of Representatives in 2012. Maffei lost the 25th District seat to Republican Ann Marie Buerkle last fall.

The complicating factor: redistricting. The 25th District currently spreads from Syracuse into part of Irondequoit, but the State Legislature will redraw the district ahead of the 2012 election.

Mayor Tom Richards is still looking for a way for the city to keep bonding for the school district that doesn’t add to the annual amount City Hall must pay the district.

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Political and financial problems continue to impede the Rochester school district’s $1 billion renovation program.

Legislation passed in the last state legislative session further complicates the district’s ability to finance any kind of construction, says school board member Willa Powell.

The State Education Department has traditionally reimbursed school districts for major capital improvements 18 months after State Ed. has approved the project. But the new legislation says State Ed. doesn’t have to reimburse the district until 18 months after the district has made the final payments to the contractor.

The legislation will strain the district’s operating budget. In a bestcase scenario, Powell says, paying interest on the debt for even routine improvements will be a challenge. And it will be impossible, she says, to make those payments on the massive district renovation project.

Also, Mayor Tom Richards is still concerned that issuing bonds

on behalf of the project — state law prohibits the school district from borrowing money — could trigger an increase in the amount of money the city must give the district each year.

Richards sought legislation earlier this year that would prevent an increase in the annual payment, but competing bills emerged from Democratic Assembly member David Gantt and Republican State Senator Joe Robach and nothing passed.

The city school board’s Committee on Intergovernmental Relations is drafting a letter to Gantt and Robach, asking them to clarify the differences in their bills. And City Council President Lovely Warren says officials plan to approach Governor Andrew Cuomo to put this issue “on his radar,” and hopefully get his help to get a bill passed.

Gas-reserve estimates are based on characteristics of the rock and the gas. For example, how porous the rock is — a characteristic that varies from location to location — can affect the final calculation. So can the organic content of the rock and the amount of methane in the extracted gas. Even temperature and pressure play a role.

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POLITICS | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN

Marcellus estimates vary The US Geological Survey has released new estimates of Marcellus Shale gas reserves, but questions continue over whether the gas industry and other federal agencies are exaggerating the source’s potential.

In its new report, USGS pegs the Marcellus reserve at 84 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 3.4 billion barrels of natural gas liquids. That’s a significant increase over its 2002 numbers: 2 trillion cubic feet of gas and .01 billion barrels of natural gas liquids.

USGS chalks up the increase to “new geologic information and engineering data.”

The new figures, released late last week, caused the Energy Information Administration to lower its reserve estimates by 80 percent. The EIA’s most recent projection put the reserves at 410-trillion cubic feet of gas.

The new USGS estimates clash also with other widely cited estimates. In 2008, Penn State University geology professor Terry Engelder and SUNY Fredonia geoscience professor Gary Lash estimated that the formation conservatively held 168 trillion cubic feet of gas. Over the next year, Engelder revised his estimate to 392 trillion cubic feet, and then close to 500 trillion cubic feet, says a 2009 Pittsburgh TribuneReview story.

But these are not unreasonable differences, says Kelly Cronin, an outreach associate with the Ithaca-based Paleontological Research Institution and its Museum of the Earth.

Kelly Cronin.

The institution PROVIDED PHOTO is working with Cornell Cooperative Extension on public outreach efforts related to the Marcellus Shale.

Gas-reserve estimates are based on characteristics of the rock and the gas, she says. For example, how porous the rock is — a characteristic that varies from location to location — can affect the final calculation. So can the organic content of the rock and the amount of methane in the extracted gas. Even temperature and pressure play a role.

All of those things are variable throughout the formation, Cronin says.

It’s also likely that industry and government would have different data to start with. Generally, industry data are not publicly available. And its scientists are probably privy to information that government scientists are not.

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Mayor process chosen

Cost of War 4,474 US servicemen and servicewomen, 318 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen, and approximately 102,282 to 111,799 Iraqi civilians have been killed in Iraq from the beginning of the war and occupation to August 26. No American servicemen or servicewomen were reported killed after July 17.

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1,747 US servicemen and servicewomen and 946 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen have been killed in Afghanistan from the beginning of the war and occupation to August 19. Statistics for Afghan civilian casualties are not available. American servicemen and servicewomen killed from August 16 to 24: -- Pfc. Douglas L. Cordo, 20, of Kingston, N.Y. -- 1st Lt. Timothy J. Steele, 25, of Duxbury, Mass.

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By a vote of 6 to 3, City Council has approved a new process for filling vacancies in the mayor’s office. The vacancies would be filled by either special election, or an appointment followed by a primary, depending on when the vacancy occurs. | The legislation, which amends the City Charter, goes to voters in November. | The three Council members who voted no are Elaine Spaull, Carolee Conklin, and Jackie Ortiz. | Ortiz said the public wasn’t given enough time — about two-and-a-half weeks — to consider and comment on the legislation, but Council President Lovely Warren disagreed. Council had a public hearing, she said, and accepted e-mails and phone calls on the issue. And the public will have the final say, she said, when they vote | “I think we’ve done all that we can do,” Warren said. | Warren said there will be a public campaign to let people know about the vote. The campaign could include public-service announcements, press releases, and advertisements, she said. | Warren also announced the formation of a commission to review the City Charter and make recommendations for changes, including whether the city should elect its deputy mayor or at least have Council vet that person before he or she takes office.

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Neighbors fight to preserve Collegetown vision

The Mt. Hope Avenue Task Force is clashing with representatives for McDonald’s on Mt. Hope over the restaurant’s expansion plans. PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK

Members of the Mt. Hope Avenue Task Force say that City Hall is allowing deep-pocketed businesses to undermine a carefully crafted plan for the Collegetown project.

Proposed by the University of Rochester because of the university’s proximity to the area, Collegetown would span 16 acres on Mt. Hope, near the Brighton town border.

The project is supposed to resemble an urban village and include office space, retail, apartments, a satellite transit center, hotel and conference center, grocery store, and other amenities.

But the first two developments in Collegetown — a McDonald’s and a Tim Hortons — have run into opposition because they don’t conform to the Collegetown master plan and because, Task Force members say, they run contrary to the project’s goal of creating a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.

The drive-throughs planned for each project are major issues for the Task Force, as is the fact that both projects require the purchase and rezoning of residential properties. Expanding the Collegetown district and going against the master plan set a worrisome precedent, some neighbors say, especially at this early stage.

The Tim Hortons would be located on three parcels on Mt. Hope, Elmwood Avenue, and Cook Street. Task Force members say they are worried that the drive-through would add to already hazardous traffic conditions in the area: Collegetown zoning prohibits a drive-through on the site.

The Rochester Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 12, to consider rezoning residential properties on Fort Hill Terrace for the Collegetown district. The properties would be used for an expansion of the McDonald’s on Mt. Hope.

The meeting is in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 30 Church Street.

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Members are also upset that City Hall is allowing left turns out of the restaurant’s parking lot. Left turns are prohibited between Crittenden Boulevard and Elmwood Avenue.

The Mt. Hope Business Association and the Upper Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association are suing the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council, Planning Commission, and other parties to annul the rezoning of the Cook Street properties and to revoke permission for the drive-through for Tim Hortons.

Citing the litigation, a City Hall spokesperson wouldn’t comment on the issue.

McDonald’s plans to tear down its current restaurant at 1422 Mt. Hope, rebuild, and expand. The original design called for a double drive-through in front of the building, parallel to Mt. Hope, but the Collegetown master plan limits drive-throughs to the rear of buildings.

McDonald’s has revised its design, but Task Force members aren’t satisfied.

“We’re not getting a great plan,” says member Dick Rowe, owner of Rowe Photo and other properties on Mt. Hope. “It’s an OK plan.”

The new design has the main building perpendicular, not parallel to the street, and drivers will queue up on the side of the building instead of the front. But Task Force members are concerned that McDonald’s wants a 24-hour drive-through, which is prohibited by the master plan. They’re also upset that the configuration of the building won’t allow for two driving lanes and shared parking in the rear, which were supposed to alleviate traffic congestion on Mt. Hope.

The McDonald’s project is a work in progress, says a spokesperson for City Hall, and all parties are encouraged to offer comments and recommendations.

For city school board continues from page 3

must do the best job it can, and it continues to be held back by internal problems: inadequate training and evaluation of teachers, principals, and administrative staff; changes in upper management; changes in programs and school structure; a disconnect between the central administration and teachers; teacher job insecurity due to late hiring practices; and lack of enforcement of some key policies. And the district still has not

dealt adequately with its difficult financial reality. The board approved a minimum of a three percent raise for its employees, for instance, while it was facing a budget shortfall of tens of millions of dollars.

This board absolutely must do a better job of finding common ground, of dealing more forcefully and more effectively with the district’s enormous challenges. We need a pumped up, creative, dynamic school board, not one

that gets mired down in unproductive tangents and in-fighting. We can’t guarantee that the candidates we’re endorsing will give us that, but we believe they have a better chance than a combination of any of the others.

Campos, Evans, and Powell are much stronger than any of their opponents.

The district’s numerous challenges will intensify in the future, requiring the kind of intelligence and thoughtfulness that these

three incumbents have shown. They are not the cause of the dysfunction and in-fighting on the board. And given the options on the ballot, there is a very real risk that major change on this board could result in more internal strife, more undercutting and open disrespect of district staff — including teachers — and an inability to work together to hire a new superintendent.

The other candidates could increase the problems, not deal with them.Road. But

Our endorsed candidates

Melisza Campos. PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK

Melisza Campos

Vice president of operations and instruction for the local Dale Carnegie office, Campos is young, and she hasn’t been in the spotlight on the school board.

But she is bright and talented — and is a stronger member than the public may realize. And in her first term on the board, she has developed a depth and maturity that some board members never develop. A particular strength is her skill and background in communication and interpersonal relationships.

Campos speaks frankly about a major weakness of the current school board: lack of trust among board members. There is a sense, she says, that board members can’t be honest in an executive session without fearing that their comments will be publicized by other board members. That

prevents people from being collaborative or expressing their opinions, she says.

She is equally frank in her criticism of board members who fight publicly with other board members and who belittle staff members. And she criticizes some board members’ unwillingness to compromise. “If you only fight for what you believe in,” she says, “the board won’t get anything done.”

On the board, she has pushed for better processes in the district, insisting on explanation and clarity from the administration when it presents proposals and personnel recommendations. She has put together a series of well-attended community outreach events that help give parents easier access to school district programs. She helped facilitate the creation of a partnership with local building-trades unions, which not only built a bridge between students and the unions but also involved students in an actual construction project. And her representation of the Hispanic community on the board is crucial.

Campos, the mother of two young children, considered not running for reelection this year. She’s a valuable addition, and we’re glad she’s willing to serve again.

Malik Evans

A vice president at M&T Bank, Evans is running for his third term on the school board. He is young and intelligent, and he has grown not only as a member of the school board but also as its president. Even his fellow board members are not always confident in his leadership ability, however.

(In fairness, one board member counters that Evans has often not forced a decision because it was impossible to get one.)

Malik Evans. PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK

Evans was a strong supporter of former Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard, whom he calls “brilliant,” but he seems to have been blindsided by Brizard’s decision to leave — and by the way he did it, disappearing for days while Evans and a minority of other board members struggled to put up a brave front of support for him.

Whether that is a reflection of a weakness in Evans or Brizard is difficult to know.

What is clear, however, is that dissension on the board, the leaking of information, and disrespect toward administrative staff contributed to Brizard’s decision to move to Chicago. And the board majority wasn’t able to correct those problems.

This board as a whole is often too reactive, letting negative news get out ahead of it. And the board president, as the district’s primary spokesperson, needs to be more forceful and proactive.

That said, Evans has had moments when he shined: he went head to head with Duffy on the issue of mayoral control, for instance, speaking eloquently about it and sticking to his convictions. And his story of what he had to deal with in the days following Brizard’s resignation — the teachers contract negotiations, the budget deliberation, the death of a child on a school playground — show demands on elected leaders that are far more difficult than much of the public understands. And Evans is not a fulltime board member; he’s a young father with a fulltime job in the private sector.

Evans has numerous strengths.

He understands deeply the effect of concentrated poverty on Rochester’s children and its schools. He understands that the district can not do the job alone, that the community must help, and he is a good spokesperson for the district on that issue. He understands the complexity of Rochester’s high-poverty school district, avoiding the narrowness and rigidity that some of this year’s candidates have. He speaks urgently about the importance of addressing the needs of poor black and Latino students — and also notes the need to provide programs that keep middle-class families in the city.

He supports the concept of neighborhood schools but worries about furthering the district’s already intense segregation. And, he notes, many parents simply don’t want their children to attend the school closest to them.

Evans, as he himself puts it, is a principled voice on the school board.

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against mayoral control and digging in her heels in the dispute over state legislation regarding the school modernization program and adequate funding for Rochester schools. She is a strong ally of teachers, and is endorsed by the Rochester Teachers Association. While we don’t advocate letting the teachers union run the district, teachers’ viewpoints absolutely must be represented on the school board.

And right now, teachers are under fire from too many quarters.

We sometimes get the sense that Powell believes that the solution to the district’s financial problems is more state funding, not recognizing the need for restraint in a time of extreme federal, state, and local limitations. But of all the board members, she probably has the best understanding of the district’s finances, both the day-to-day issues and the longterm structural challenges. For months, for

example, she has raised questions about the modernization program, questioning whether the district can afford the costs it is committing to. And her long service on the board, with the institutional memory that provides, is crucial right now.

Powell isn’t popular among some Democratic leaders — so much so that the party’s endorsement of her was questionable this year. And we wish she were better able to articulate her concerns and engage the public around them. But she is so valuable in so many ways that it would be a loss to the district and the community if she were not re-elected.

district’s ineffective teacher-evaluation system, for instance. As part of their evaluation of a superintendent, he said, board members should insist on verification that teachers and principals are being evaluated properly.

And he directly addresses subjects that too many people dismiss: the impact of students’ behavior on their education and the influence of popular culture and parental behavior on the students.

But we have been disappointed with Williams’ service on the board. He often identifies problems but doesn’t seem to follow

through. He campaigned for his first term on his financial knowledge and experience, but he has declined to serve on the board’s finance committee.

He seems to see his primary role as that of voting “no”; we haven’t counted, but our sense is that he has opposed a majority of the proposals that come before the board. Certainly there is a role for differing viewpoints on an elected body, but Williams doesn’t seem to compromise much. We don’t see him trying to engage and work with the majority of other board members.

He is often critical about financial matters but waits until full board meetings to raise his concerns when he could have fleshed them out in committee meetings. He can involve the board in circular discussions that lead to little. And we are particularly concerned about his habit of berating school district staff publicly. He was one of the board’s harshest critics of former Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard, and Brizard named Williams as the single board member with whom he had the most trouble.

district staff; creating “cultural equity,” revising the curricula to focus more on the history and culture of “traditionally omitted and marginalized groups”; vastly increasing the involvement of parents in major school and district decisions; pushing for a non-partisan school board; rejecting “any further attempts to privatize the public school system”; reforming the standardized test system; reducing class sizes, and much more. (The full list is online at communityeducationtaskforce.rocus.org.)

They are convinced that businesses interests like the Broad Institute and Bill

Gates are intent on privatizing the nation’s public school system. They are opposed to privately operated charter schools.

They were strong opponents of mayoral control. They were consistent critics of former Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard. And they criticize the school board’s selection of Interim Superintendent Bolgen Vargas, both because they say the public wasn’t sufficiently involved and because Vargas — a former Rochester school board president and Greece guidance counselor — doesn’t have classroom experience.

We’re concerned about the slate’s almost ideological approach to school reform.

There are legitimate reasons to oppose an over-reliance on a business approach to education, for example, and the success of charter schools has been vastly exaggerated and simplistic. But business leaders and others aren’t off base when they cite the need for standards and accountability.

There is no questioning the CETF candidates’ passion or their commitment to education. But all three exhibit that passion and commitment with an anger that is troubling and destructive. The

A retired captain in the Army Reserve completing her third term on the school board, Powell is a bright, experienced board member who often distinguishes herself with her independence. Although she voted to hire Jean-Claude Brizard, she was one of the first of his supporters on the board to become disenchanted. That contributed to some uncertainty about her among the board majority, whose members weren’t sure when they could count on her support.

But her independence is valuable, on the board and in the community. We don’t always agree with her, but her opinions are usually carefully reasoned and are consistent with her understanding of the district and her commitment to its children. She’s never timid about standing up for her convictions, speaking out firmly

The fourth incumbent Allen Williams The chief financial officer for the law firm Brown and Hutchinson, Williams is running for his second term on the school board.

He should be an easy candidate to endorse.

He’s smart, is familiar with school district operations, and frequently scrutinizes areas of the district’s administration that some other board members do not.

In our interview with him, he seemed more concerned than some other board members about several key issues: the

The CETF slate Three of the non-incumbents are running as a slate — Mary Adams, Howard Eagle, and Wallace Smith — and they say they are intent on “radical reform” in the school district. They have been frequent speakers at school board meetings and have helped lead protests against mayoral control, against the selection process for superintendents, and on numerous other school issues.

They’re basing their campaign on a set of “guiding principles” created by the Community Education Task Force.

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A nurse and researcher at the UR Medical Center, Adams is smart, and she is analytical.

She examines the details on issues she is concerned about. And she knows more about the district’s operations than most people do. There’s no question about her concern for Rochester children, and she spends an enormous amount of time on their behalf: studying the district’s challenges, urban education issues, and school board actions. She is an exceptionally involved parent and activist.

She can be thoughtful, recognizing the district’s financial limitations, for instance, and discussing the complexity of such issues as the influence of poverty. She praises the teachers union for standing up to Brizard, but she doesn’t blindly support teachers.

But Adams’ stand on issues can be narrow and rigid. And while she is temperate and thoughtful in individual discussions, she can put on a different face in other situations, literally shouting at board members during public board meetings.

Adams is so bright that if she were elected, she might recognize the need for compromise and temperance. She might understand that rigidity and anger could prevent her from accomplishing the change she seeks. But we’re concerned that she will see her election as a mandate to continue the rigidity and emotional outbursts, and the school board has had too much of that already.

Howard Eagle

A dedicated activist and a former Rochester teacher, Eagle knows urban public education

Wallace Smith

A former school district employee and former president of FIGHT, Smith raises important concerns about Rochester schools and its students. He worries about what he describes as a “prison atmosphere” in some schools, where the installation of metal detectors and other initiatives send a harsh message to students. While he agrees that poverty alone doesn’t prevent children from learning, it does, he says, “keep a child from being whole.” To keep students engaged, he says, “we have to look at the family situation.”

Smith is no newcomer to school issues, and while he has been a strong critic of the district, he hasn’t simply stood on the sidelines and thrown stones. He has been heavily involved with students, encouraging them in both academics and extra-curricular activities. He often takes students with whom he has worked to give presentations at board meetings.

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well. And he is passionate about Rochester’s children, particularly poor, minority children.

During the past year, he has devoted his efforts to, as he has put it, “a movement of historic proportions,” helping bring together parents and other community activists to form the Community Education Task Force. And he has been active in the Coalition for Justice in Education, whose participants also include leaders of the Rochester Teachers Association, of which Eagle has been a harsh critic. The unity grew out of their collective opposition to former Mayor Bob Duffy’s proposal for mayoral control but expanded to focus on education issues such as charter schools and standardized tests.

Eagle can be thoughtful and engaging, and he has the potential to be a strong public representative and advocate for children on the school board. But as we have in the past, we reluctantly decline to endorse him because of our concern about his temperament, his volatility. In our interview with him earlier this month, he asked us not to judge him by his actions of the past and said that he has grown.

He has, in fact, toned down his angry rhetoric in his statements at school board meetings, and he has been respectful and conciliatory at some other events we’ve attended. But Eagle’s other side hasn’t disappeared. Disagree with him, and you may get a vitriolic, insulting e-mail — copied, often, to others on his e-mail list.

His frequent posts our website are often laced with insults directed at other readers.

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issues they are talking about are deadly serious. All of Rochester should be angry about the poverty of tens of thousands of its residents. All of Rochester should be angry about the low achievement of the majority of the city’s children.

But the schools can not do their job alone. And the school board is not the cause of the poverty or the low achievement. Adams, Eagle, and Smith direct their anger at the school board and school staff, berating and insulting them in public. That tells us a lot about what kind of board members they would be.

To bring about change requires more than righteous anger. It requires persuasion, understanding, and collaboration.

Just as important, to bring their behavior onto the school board would be more than disruptive. It would seriously harm the school board, the public’s perception of the school district, and, in the end, the district’s students.

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The other candidates Mia Hodgins

An assistant in individual giving at WXXI, Mia Hodgins is young and enthusiastic, and she’s obviously concerned about Rochester students. And in some ways, she is an interesting school board candidate.

She seems to recognize the complexity of operating a school system in a highpoverty, urban district, and as the former wife of a teacher, she says she understands the challenges teachers face.

She applauds former Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard’s focus on black and Hispanic male students but says he didn’t understand the culture and “dynamics” of Rochester and didn’t consult with the community sufficiently before launching new initiatives. She wants the district to involve parents more, and wants the school board to establish a parentcommunity committee.

While she supports the idea of neighborhood schools, she says choices must be available to parents who don’t want to send their children to their nearest school.

And she has a thoughtful, mature view about condoms in schools. While she recognizes that some parents may object for religious or other reasons, the district should make them available to students, she says. Given the rise in HIV-AIDS and STD’s among Rochester’s young people, condom availability is a public-health issue, not a moral issue, she says — adding that the district might provide an opt-out policy for parents who don’t want their children to have access to condoms.

Hodgins seems familiar, in other words, with many of the top issues with which the school board deals. She seems willing to listen and learn — and she sees more nuances in policy issues than many of the other candidates. But her knowledge is sometimes

cursory, lacking the depth she would need in this important position. It’s encouraging to see young adults like Hodgins wanting to be involved in public service and willing to enter politics. With a few more years and more involvement, she could become a strong school board candidate.

Ernest Flagler

A Rochester fire marshal with 14 years in the department, Flagler is a down-to-earth, compassionate man, aware from his job of the stresses of families and children in urban areas. He takes great pride in being a father, and he clearly is an involved parent.

He wants the school board to hire the next superintendent from a local pool. He doesn’t support in-house suspension; many of the problems teachers face, he says, are because of students’ behavioral issues. It would be better,

he says, to have the most disruptive students attend a separate school. He says the district focuses too much on preparing students for college, not helping them explore alternatives that tap into their interests. He opposes any kind of program to make condoms available in schools. He believes the school choice program is a failure and wants a return to neighborhood schools; that, he says, could correct many of the issues of student behavior. The demise of neighborhood schools, he says, has created an environment in which families and students don’t know one another, and has created to inner-city neighborhood decline.

Flagler is extremely likeable, and is obviously interested in contributing to helping Rochester’s children and their schools. But his knowledge about the district and how it operates can be a little thin and naïve. Other candidates have depth and are stronger.

COMMENT | CITY EDITORIAL STAFF

For city council:

McFadden, Palumbo

It’s been a relatively low-key election cycle this summer in terms of City Council. The Paetec sale and controversy surrounding the police department have overshadowed pretty much everything else going on in the city.

The district Council seats held by Adam McFadden, Carla Palumbo, Elaine Spaull, and Lovely Warren are up this year. Warren is unopposed, and Spaull will face Republican Rich Tyson in the November election.

McFadden and Palumbo face primary challenges. McFadden’s opponent for the South District is Diane Watkins, a social studies teacher in the city school district. Palumbo’s challenger in the Northwest is Tom Brennan, a self-employed former city school board member.

We’re endorsing McFadden and Palumbo.

Adam McFadden

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place in city government: he is both Council’s elder statesman and its resident agitator.

“I’m the old guy now, which is amazing,” he says. “Here I was the guy who took pleasure in maybe throwing rocks at the glass house, and I realized, ‘OK, now I’ve got to move in the glass house.’”

McFadden’s imposing physical presence and flair for the dramatic may have crafted a specific-but-limited perception in the public mind. It’s true that he doesn’t always seem to think things all the way through before acting, such as his campaign to get citizens to intervene in the sometimes dangerous situation down at the Liberty Pole.

But just because McFadden can be shorttempered and leans toward impulsiveness doesn’t mean he’s always wrong: minority representation is woefully lacking in the police and fire departments, some young people do live in extremely difficult neighborhoods, and recreation and youth programs arguably haven’t been a highenough priority for past Councils.

McFadden’s big-ticket item right now is reform of the police oversight system in the wake of two high-profile and controversial arrests. He sent a strongly-worded letter

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to the police chief, mayor, and Council president, accusing the police department of being out of control. He says he did that to get people’s attention, because in the past, complaints about the police haven’t resulted in needed change.

McFadden’s opponent, Diane Watkins, says McFadden’s focus on the police department is partially a ploy to get media attention in an election year, but McFadden has been concerned about police issues for years.

McFadden dogged attention to oftenoverlooked issues, and his passion for the youth of Rochester are two big reasons he’s earned our endorsement.

Diane Watkins

Watkins was born in Rochester, graduated from Edison Tech, and is an Army vet. She tried to run for an at-large Council seat in 2009, but her petitions were disqualified by the Board of Elections. Watkins chalks it up to inexperience on her part.

“I wasn’t savvy enough to know that you have to have some people who know the political system if you want to get through on your first time,” she says.

As a Rochester teacher, Watkins says she sees that many students’ problems stem from community issues and get brought into the schools. As a Council member, she says she’d be in a position to help address those problems. And she’d be ideally placed, she says, to help smooth the often-fractious relationship between City Hall and the city school district.

But Watkins’s criticisms of Council are not always on the mark. She says there are too many unanimous votes at Council meetings, but the actual meeting is the last step of the process.

Council has two informal gatherings and then the monthly legislation goes to committees.

Questions, concerns, and disagreements are

raised throughout, and if they’re not settled in time, the legislation doesn’t make it to the main Council meeting. And the most contentious legislation to come along in a long time: the decision to go ahead with a special election to find a new mayor, was approved 5 to 4.

Watkins also repeated a common complaint about City Hall: that it is focused too much on downtown at the expense of the neighborhoods. But Mayor Tom Richards has often said that this is essentially an urban legend and that 80 percent of the city’s economic development and housing money goes to the neighborhoods.

Watkins compared the city’s Jefferson Avenue to Jefferson Road in Henrietta. She wondered why the city isn’t able to get the kind of development and growth on Jefferson Avenue that Henrietta has had on Jefferson Road. But that shows a lack of understanding of history in terms of sprawl, economic flight, and other issues that have long troubled the city.

Carla Palumbo

Palumbo is running for her second and, quite possibly, last term on Council. She was on the County Legislature for five years before joining City Council and says it’s time for a new generation to have a turn at governing.

Palumbo doesn’t draw a lot of attention to herself, but she isn’t afraid to speak her mind at Council meetings. Though not gungho on the Mortimer Street transit-center proposal, Palumbo did praise RGRTA’s eventual willingness to accommodate concerns from Council and the public — an unpopular move in some circles.

Palumbo says her focus will continue to be on the neighborhoods in the Northwest District, and she cites the master plan created for the JOSANA neighborhood at Council’s direction as an important accomplishment.

Palumbo’s background working in the neighborhoods, her knowledge of the city and the county, and her attention to social-justice issues, particularly those affecting women earn her our endorsement.

Tom Brennan

Carla Palumbo. PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK

She says she also helped ensure that renovations planned for School 17 included space that the community could use, too.

“I don’t have a big-ticket item,” she says.

“I like to work behind the scenes.”

Palumbo is gearing up for battle against prostitution in the Lyell Avenue area.

Surveillance cameras installed on Lyell have begun to push prostitution into the nearby neighborhoods, she says.

People need to understand that prostitution is rooted in deeper issues like drugs, poverty, and child abuse, Palumbo says.

“There’s not one woman or man out there doing it because ‘Hey, what a great way to make $8,’” she says. “So the solution is not simple.”

Palumbo says she’s doing research and hopes to eventually have a proposal to submit to Police Chief Jim Sheppard.

In our endorsement process, Brennan declined to be interviewed on the record about City Council and city issues, so our comments here are based on our observations during his one term on the Rochester school board, from 2006 to 2010.

He is unquestionably bright; he has a broad range of historical and political knowledge and is an interesting and solicitous conversation partner. On the board, he was often a collaborator and was able to craft a compromise over a contentious athletic policy. He was passionate about social-justice issues and was willing to speak out forcefully about them — sometimes standing up on controversial issues when others were more cautious. He was suspicious early on that former Mayor Bob Duffy wanted mayoral control, and his outspokenness about that — and his willingness to stand up — increased the hostility toward him in City Hall.

Brennan worked hard as a board member, and as we said when he ran for City Council two years ago, we have no doubt that he would do so there. But in the past he could be rigid, prickly, and harsh, and so antagonistic toward City Council, city government, and his fellow Democrats that we’re not sure he would be willing to compromise enough to accomplish much.

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For County Legislature:

Saul Maneiro

There will be two County Legislature seats on the Democratic primary ballot. In the 25th District in southwest Rochester, where incumbent Calvin Lee is term-limited and not seeking reelection, John Lightfoot is challenging the party’s endorsed candidate, Anthony Reed. In the 29th District, in northeast Rochester, the party’s endorsed candidate, incumbent Saul Maneiro, faces a

challenge from Michael Patterson.

City is endorsing Maneiro for the 29th District and withholding an endorsement in the 25th District.

Whether they’re in the minority or majority, Democrats will need candidates who are sharp and passionate and who can demonstrate some ability to work across the aisle. Maneiro possesses those characteristics

and then some. His opponent, Patterson, declined our interview request, so we can’t make a fair assessment of his qualifications.

But no matter who wins the primary, the two candidates will face off in the general election. Maneiro has the Independence line and Patterson has the Working Families line.

The 25th Legislative District was a harder call, as neither candidate is ideal.

Saul Maneiro

Maneiro, a program officer for the Rochester Area Community Foundation, is exactly the type of person the Dems need in the Lej. He’s bright, articulate, committed, and reasoned. And since he’s young, his experience on the Lej will be an continues on page 8

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asset to the party and community for years to come.

His seat requires the careful balancing of district needs and countywide priorities, and that’s something he’s well aware of. He knows his district well, which helps him with the balancing. As an example, he offers his vote against the Monroe Community College budget, a decision he wrestled with. He sees the college as an important community institution and a major economic driver, but was concerned about maintaining access.

City residents attend MCC in large numbers and his district is no exception; he worried that a tuition increase included in the budget — one he considered avoidable — would be an additional pressure on already overburdened residents.

He says his caucus plays defense too often and its members should be more proactive about approaching Republicans with their concerns. He also stresses opening up the legislative process by holding hearings or providing the public with simplified documents.

We’d like to see Maneiro take the lead on some issues. He’s expressed concerns about county funding for HIV and AIDS programs.

That would be a good place for him to start.

Also worth noting: Maneiro is the sole Latino in the Legislature. Latinos are a growing population in Monroe County, but there is no Latino-majority Legislature district.

Michael Patterson Patterson, who runs a program that trains high school juniors and seniors for construction work, declined our interview request. He challenged Maneiro in the 2009 general election.

Anthony Reed

Reed, who’s a partner in a small service company, is running for the right reasons.

He sees a district that is “going through so much turmoil” and needs an experienced representative. And Reed has experience in the Legislature: he served from 1972-78 and 1980-86; both times Democrats were in the minority. That should be an asset.

But his grasp on budget and policy issues leaves something to be desired, and that’s disappointing given his Legislature experience.

He makes a good point, however, when he says Democrats should pay closer attention to construction project spending and county staffing vacancies.

Reed genuinely wants to help his district, which he knows well, having largely

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represented the same areas before. He emphasizes constituent service and says he’d be a facilitator in his role as a legislator. He wants to connect the people and agencies in his district with the government services or offices that can help with their needs. Indeed, that’s an important duty of a legislator.

And he says it’s a duty he hasn’t stopped performing; even though he’s out of office, people still approach him about who to contact for a given problem, he says.

But it’s not a legislator’s only duty.

John Lightfoot

Lightfoot, a former City Council member, declined our request for an interview.

Lightfoot lost his primary and write-in bids in 2009, causing him to lose his Council seat after one term. Earlier that year he was charged with driving drunk and was convicted of violating probation. That is not our reason for withholding our endorsement; many people with alcohol problems are able to overcome them and serve admirably in important positions. But we did not believe Lightfoot was an effective legislator when he was on City Council, and we didn’t endorse him in 2009, saying he had “too little depth and breadth.” In our observations at Council meetings, he rarely spoke, seemed uninterested, and was often ill informed. Lightfoot, however, does enjoy name recognition and some support in the 25th Legislative District.

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

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

portunity to speak about community concerns and to answer questions. The event is at Brighton Town Hall Auditorium, 2300 Elmwood Avenue.

Brighton candidates forum

Faith on film

Community activist Judy Schwartz will hold the Brighton Forum for Town Supervisor at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 8. The two Democratic candidates — Susan Kramarsky and Bill Moehle — will be given an op-

The Rochester Baha’i Center will host a showing of the documentary film “Beyond Our Differences” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 3. Guests are asked to bring a dish to pass. The film will be shown at 693 East Avenue.

Meetings to discuss compassion

The Center for Sustainable Living will present “12 Steps to a Compassionate Life” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7.

This meeting will be the first of six to discuss the book by Karen Armstrong.

The meetings will be held at Unitarian Universalist Church of Canandaigua, 3024 Cooley Road.

FROM OUR BLOGS Democrat Sandra Frankel and Republican Maggie Brooks are weighing in on Monroe Community College’s downtown campus.

Frankel is challenging the incumbent Brooks for the county executive job During a press conference, Frankel said that Brooks should get involved in MCC’s site-selection process. She also pushed for public information meetings regarding any site under consideration, as well as a chance for the public to provide input.

There are no official proposals for a campus site. Board members, however, have said that the Sibley building is un-

der consideration, as is a vacant building at the Kodak site on State Street. MCC President Anne Kress has never confirmed those statements.

Frankel took issue with comments Brooks made in the media.

“Are we creating something that is sustainable for MCC students and faculty going forward?” Brooks said. “Is it going to be cost-effective for taxpayers? And I don’t care if it takes 20 years as long as we get it right. That’s what people are interested in.”

— Jeremy Moule

Dining

Before-and-after shots of an “ice cream plate” served by Netsin’s Ice Cream. Three people devoured six scoops of ice cream, two brownies, peanuts, sprinkles, and hot fudge. PHOTOS BY MATT DETURCK

Frozen assets [ ROUND-UP ] BY DAYNA PAPALEO

You know, it’s not just clever alliteration: we really do scream for ice cream. And while buying a half-gallon and bringing it home is certainly more cost-conscious, there’s nothing thrilling about opening up the freezer door, thumping some sticky carton onto the kitchen counter, and eating the same lame flavor night after night. (Or morning after morning; whatever. I’m totally not here to judge.) We’re human beings; we need variety!

And we deserve cool toppings! And we’d prefer someone else do the scooping, because that brings the calorie count way down. Now, I don’t have actual science to back up that last part, but it’s probably true. The days are getting shorter, though, and several of these ice-cream spots will hibernate come winter, so you’d better get your fix soon.

I couldn’t stifle the wild giggling as I tried to process the epic selection at LuGia’s Ice Cream (4719 Lyell Road, Spencerport, 352-6795, lugiasicecream.com). Open since 1995, this popular stand at the corner of Manitou and Lyell roads boasts custards, ices, sherbets, and yogurts, along with what seems to be every Perry’s flavor known to mankind, including Piece of Cake, my all-time favorite with its ribbons of fudge icing and poundcake pieces. Be warned, however, that LuGia’s is legendary for providing the hugest portions imaginable. So I went with a “baby” size

($2.60) of the delicious Blueberry Honey Graham. This felt very wholesome, seeing as how it was my breakfast. (Closes mid-fall.)

Overlooking the Erie Canal, the charming Moonlight Creamery (36 West Avenue, Fairport, 223-0880, moonlightcreamery. com) serves soups, sandwiches, exquisite Moonstruck Chocolates, even beer and wine.

As you can tell from the name, though, the shop takes its frozen offerings very seriously.

Gifford’s of Maine supplies many of the ice creams, but Moonlight whips up a number of its own flavors. Try the Kraken, a sea-salt caramel ice cream, or Second Date, which is chocolate with walnuts, raspberries, and waffle-cone pieces. (I got an “itty-bitty” size of the latter for $3.29.) One server copped to a fondness for a banana-coconut-pineapple affair called Maui Wowie, while another let me sample a yummy oatmeal ice cream, redolent of brown sugar. Incidentally, where else besides an ice-cream parlor can you taste before you decide? (Open year-round.)

Attention, gourmands! Netsin’s Ice Cream (290 Culver Parkway, 288-8020) offers what it calls an “ice cream plate”: take two brownies, two cookies, or two bananas, then add six scoops of ice cream, one syrup, and one topping, all for $6.75. (Hot fudge is a little extra, thus allowing one to show relative restraint.) This Laurelton neighborhood mainstay is stocked with Perry’s flavors like Fireball, a cinnamon ice cream with Red Hots

and cinnamon sauce, and a no-sugar-added version of the ever-popular Panda Paws. Those partial to soft-serve and looking to move beyond the twist should know that Netsin’s can spike its custard with flavors as varied as blueberry and German chocolate cake.

(Closes mid-fall.)

Every April 1 you usually hear about Read’s Ice Cream (3130 E. Henrietta Road, 334-5520, readsicecream.com) and its annual gag flavor; recent years have featured a chicken-wing ice cream as well as Old Ball Game, a vanilla base packed with hot dogs, Cracker Jacks, and peanuts. But the less adventurous will be more than satisfied with Read’s quality offerings, all of which are made in-house. I couldn’t say no to the velvety, sublime chocolate-orange (the “kiddie” size ran me two bucks) but I also couldn’t resist the opportunity to try the salty-sweet Pretzel Time. And Mrs. Read, bless her generous heart, made sure the tasting spoons contained the very crucial chunks. (Open year-round; closed during January.)

I asked the server at Shark’s Custard and Candy (50 State St., Bloomfield, 657-4429) what her first choice would be. “I don’t know; it’s so hard to decide,” she replied gravely as she surveyed her options, lest you think working at an ice cream shop is painless.

She did answer that the kiddie cone should be sufficient, and was she ever right; it’s not meant for a child. Rather, it’s the size of one.

Truthfully, as I fell out the back door and onto Shark’s cozy wraparound patio — mind that step! — I marveled at my ability to keep this top-heavy monstrosity upright. But I sure ain’t complainin’; for $3.25 I got a scoop of the luscious homemade chocolate almond flavor, and one of the bright, summery strawberry, both teetering on a waffle cone that hid a single mini-marshmallow. Mine was pink! (Closes mid-fall.)

Even with its fun, vivid paint job, What’s ‘Ur Scoop (1601 Penfield Road, whatsurscoop.com) can sneak up on you as you come down the hill headed toward Panorama Plaza. Housed since last May in a repurposed Abbott’s, What’s ‘Ur Scoop also features flavors by Gifford’s Ice Cream, which gave me a chance to try the smallest size ($2.75) in Maine Black Bear (that’s vanilla ice cream with chocolate raspberry mini-melts and a black raspberry swirl) as well as Maine Lobster Tracks, also vanilla-based but with caramel-filled cups (scarlet-red, like a freshly steamed lobster) and an eclair-crunch swirl.

And, like many ice-cream shops, What’s ‘Ur Scoop caters to your four-legged family members; stop in for a Scoop Doggie, made up of all-natural vanilla frozen yogurt and an organic dog biscuit. (Closes mid-fall) Did we miss your favorite ice-cream stand? Tell us about it by commenting on this article at rochestercitynewspaper.com. rochestercitynewspaper.com City 13

Upcoming [ FOLK/BLUEGRASS ] 2011 Turtle Hill Folk Festival w/Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Carrie Rodriguez, Jamcrackers, etc. Friday, September 9-Sunday, September 11. Rotary Sunshine Campus, 809 Five Points Road, Rush. $45-$56/ weekend, $10-$30/one day. Goldenlink.org.

Music

[ COUNTRY ] Joe Nichols Friday, October 14. Main Street Armory, 900 E. Main St. 7:30 p.m. $25. 232-3221, mainstreetarmory.com [ HOLIDAY ] Jim Brickman’s A Christmas Celebration Wednesday, December 21. Rochester Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. 8 p.m. $30-$75. 222-5000. rbtl.org.

The Great Commission

Friday, September 2 Flying Squirrel Community Space, 285 Clarissa St. 4 p.m. | $10-$15 | 678-6870 [ Metal ] The Great Commission is a Christian hardcore

band. Several members of the Redlands, California-based sextet serve as youth leaders or youth pastors at their churches. In various interviews members of the band have explained that being in the hardcore scene has led them to interact with troubled kids from dysfunctional families — something the band members could identify with themselves. They hope that their music and experiences can resonate with their audience on an emotional level, as well as an entertainment one. Hundredth shares the bill.

— BY ROMAN DIVEZUR

Ontario Barn Festival Saturday, September 3 Ontario Barn Vineyards, 513 Whitney Road, Ontario 11 a.m. | $12 | ontariobarnvineyards.com [ Bluegrass/Folk ] The 5th Annual Ontario Barn

Festival brings together an entire day packed with live music, BBQ, and, lest we forget, face painting. The live acts center around the folk and bluegrass traditions, with acts like the Leafcutters, Hypnotic Clambake, and Waitin on a Train all sharing the stage. Other fun activities include an arts and crafts sale, apple and pear picking, and solar energy demonstrations. — BY WILLIE CLARK

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Wednesday, August 31 [ Classical ] Rochester Oratorio Society.

Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave. 473-2234. Free. rossings.org.

Electric Shepherd Tuesday, September 6 Boulder Coffee, 100 Alexander St. 8 p.m. | Free | 454-7140 [ PSYCHEDELIC ] With an adherence to innovation

and not imitation, San Francisco’s Electric Shepherd trips that psychedelic fantastic without the retro trappings that slow other post-60’s bands down. Much of the band’s music kicks off cautious yet exploratory before digging into a dizzying swirl of layered intensity.

Imagine Gregorian chant in a rock setting. The drums are intense in their understated simplicity and quasiBonham beat. Electric Shepherd is extremely dynamic and engaging. — BY FRANK DE BLASE

RJ and CuCu Saturday, September 3 Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive 9 p.m. | $5 | 292-9940 [ POP/ROCK ] After meeting during their time at

Finger Lakes Community College, Ryan Johnson and Miles George forged a friendship based on shared musical interests. Johnson (RJ) and George (CuCu) started playing together in 2007, developing an easygoing, acoustic style molded around Johnson’s guitar and George’s keys. They’ve already shared the stage with the likes of SouLive and Rusted Root. The pair has completed its debut EP, which is due out this fall, and they now bring their lighthearted wares to Lovin’ Cup. Kat from Crimson Heart Replica opens.

— BY ANDY KLINGENBERGER

Still Rings True played Thursday, August 25, at California Brew Haus. PHOTO BY FRANK DE BLASE

Meat hooks and meatheads [ review ] by frank de blase

I just love when the sound of a band leaks through the cracks and into the street. It’s like a siren song luring you into the rocks — or in this case, some aggressive punk rock luring you into a club. Watertown’s Still Rings True were pounding away at a decent clip when I strolled into the California Brew Haus Thursday evening.

Yeah, it was punk, but more in its dirty attitude than its hooks. It’s hard to juggle bravado and pop without it getting too syrupy. Still Rings True pulled it off and rocked the small yet engaged crowd.

Nashville’s On My Honor followed with a little less energy and direction. Still Rings True rang a little truer for me, I guess.

Checked out the Friday night installment of Rage Fest at Water Street Music Hall. You know it’s going be just a few more shows and we’ll be able to call Preemptive Strike a rock band instead of just a punk band. The boys are still angry and minor-keyed for the most part, but the songs are getting more diverse within the whole rock spectrum. The band that followed said its name, but I didn’t understand it — nor could I decipher anything it played, as it came off loud and

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Moved over to the club side to catch Ghost Ship serve up the hardcore as its crowd got slowly thinned out by security.

Ghost Ship preached a straightedge doctrine over a swirl of aggression that called to mind Black Flag. It was an upbeat crowd, to say the least, but if you’re a 200 lb. meathead windmilling your meat hooks around girls who don’t weigh as much as your fat head, you’re gonna get bounced.

Saturday night the Bug Jar was the place to be for Bee Eater’s reunion party.

The Blastoffs were rattling the walls when I arrived. What a delightful punch in the face these boys were, even when they swung some Skynyrd. And correct me if I’m a wrong, but I’m pretty sure I heard Heavy Kevvy sing, “They call me De Blase.”

BML flexed its musical muscle, showing off its ridiculous talent. It’s been said that this trio is comprised of players’ players, but in in all honesty it isn’t because nobody plays like they do. I split before Bee Eater’s set. BML flat-out wore me out.

[ DJ/Electronic ] DJ Wizz the Waxx Kutta.

Triple Deuces Bar & Grill, 151 St Paul St. tripledeucesbargrill.com.

10:30 p.m. Call for tix.

Bad Wolf: 50s & 60s Vinyl Bop. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966, bugjar.com.

10 p.m. Free.

DJ. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 4587888. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

DJ. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 5461010. 10 p.m. Free.

DJ Babi Katt/Dancehall Reggae. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. (585) 7305985. 10 p.m. $5 after 11 p.m.

DJ Cosmo. Bay Bar & Grill, 372 Manitou Rd, Hilton, NY. (585) 392-7700. 10 p.m. Free.

DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 3211170. 8:30 p.m. Free.

DJs Jared & Mario B. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 232-5650. 9 p.m. $5.

DJs NaNa & PJ. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498.

10 p.m. $3-$8. [ Jazz ] Paradigm Shift. Pomodoro Grill & Wine Bar, 1290 University Ave. 271-5000.

7:30 p.m. Free.

Robert Chevrier. Pomodoro Monroe Ave, 3400 Monroe Ave. 586-7000. 6:30 p.m.

Free.

Tony Gianavola. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650. 6-9 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. (585) 3211170. 9:30 p.m. Free.

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Music if something happened, but there was no pressure. We entered our beers in some competitions and won four out of five medals.

Does it bum you out that both aspects of your career are growing and may require more of your time? You know, like a job?

Dale: No, because we haven’t hit that point

yet. There’s no doubt there are times when it can be draining. But at the same time I think the juice is worth the squeeze.

What is the common thread running through Extended Family and Three Heads Brewing?

Dale: Making beer the way we do is art.

It is the same concept as when we write a song. There’s nothing like playing something improv and it just clicks and you know it. It hits you in your soul.

Dirrigl: Making a recipe is like writing a song; it’s got its parts, it’s got its balance. A lot of our beers will play off the songs we create.

So your beers taste like your band sounds?

Give me an example.

Dirrigl: Yeah. We’ve got some really aggressive

songs — for us, anyway — that hit you in the face like a big, hoppy IPA. Todd Dirrigl, Geoff Dale, and Andy “Stump” Rosenhack (left to right) started local band Extended Family as an excuse to drink beer. PHOTO BY FRANK DE BLASE

Take one down, pass it around Extended Family Friday, September 2 Stone Yard Pub and Grill, 1 Main St., Brockport 10 p.m. | Free | 637-3390 myspace.com/extendedfamilyjam [ INTERVIEW ] By Frank De Blase

Extended Family is a band that was put together simply to drink beer. I know, I know, there are tons of bands that started this way.

It’s just that these guys admit it. And it’s gone one step further: singer/guitarist Geoff Dale and bassist Todd Dirrigl are two of the three heads at Rochester-based beer company Three Heads Brewing. Dirrigl and Dale — along with their childhood friends, mandolin player Andy “Stump” Rosenhack, guitarist Rick Holland, and drummer Mark Meli — started playing together back in 2002. Roughly two years later, along with third partner, Dan Nothnagle, they founded Three Heads Brewing. In a kind of role reversal, they now drink beer to play music.

Extended Family’s music and Three Head’s beer are complementary and seem 16 City august 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

to come from the same creative head space.

Extended Family plays a casual and at times haphazard folky jam. It cruises pleasantly with a kind of summertime simplicity and earthiness. And like the related beer, it initially refreshes, relaxes, and ultimately intoxicates the listener. City sat down with these rock ’n’ roll brewmeisters to discuss beer and music, and if there’s really any difference between the two. An edited transcript follows.

CITY: How did you end up in a band?

Geoff Dale: One day we said, “Let’s drink

some beers and play some music.” We all had kids and life was getting in the way of hangout time. So we’d sit down once a week for a couple hours, catch up, play music, drink beer, and have a good time. Back then we never expected it to be anything.

Todd Dirrigl: It wasn’t going to be any more than that.

But you got offered gigs anyway.

Dale: Stumpy was working at Frederick

Douglas at the time and they had their first Friday paycheck party at Merchants Grill, and they asked us to play, more as a kind of

joke. And when we finished, the majority of the people walked up to us and the comment was, “Wait, you’re a real band?” And then the owner of Merchants Grill asked us to play there twice a month.

And you guys weren’t even trying to play out or be a serious band.

Dale: Ultimately I think that’s what helps

us, because we don’t have these delusions of grandeur. We just like to have a good time.

And I think that’s what entices people to the beer. That’s the goal of music, the goal of beer: to have fun.

When did beer come into the equation?

Dirrigl: Beer has always been in the equation.

But when did you start brewing your own?

Dale: About six years ago Dirrigl: We couldn’t afford to pay $10 for a

bottle of beer from San Diego so we started home brewing it. It’s a whole lot cheaper and we could drink as much as we wanted.

So you fell into brewing like you fell into the band, with no real intentions?

Dale: Yeah, we thought it would be nice

Where do you brew?

Dirrigl: All of our commercial beer is brewed

at Custom BrewCrafters in Honeoye Falls.

No more home brewing?

Dirrigl: We still home brew in our basement,

coming up with recipes, perfecting recipes.

We’re brewing test batches for our seasonals.

Right now at home we’ve got our winter beer and our spring beer.

Dale: We have about 15 recipes already.

What’s the Extended Family/Three Heads goal at this point?

Dale: To make a living. It would be nice to

make a comfortable living.

If Three Heads really took off and you were forced to choose between the two?

Dale: I could not. Because the band is so

much a part of what we are.

What’s the hardest thing about what you do?

Dale: At times, trying to explain it to the

family. “You’re almost 40 years old and you’re in a band?!” Or just trying to keep up. We’re learning on the fly. We never expected it exploding as it has as quick as it has.

Dirrigl: I have to say there’s been nothing hard about any of this.

Wednesday, August 31 Karaoke. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 527-8720. 9 p.m.

Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 2475225. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Jose & Willy’s, 20 Lake Shore Dr, Canandaigua.

394-7960. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Monty’s Korner, 363 East Ave. 263-7650. 9.30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Applebee’s-Fairport, 585 Moseley Rd, Fairport.

425-4700. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Mayfields Pub, 669 Winton Rd N. 288-7199. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Sanibel Cottage, 1517 Empire Blvd, Webster.

671-9340. 6 p.m. Free.

Karaoke Night. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565, lemoncello137.com. 9 p.m.

Free.

Karaoke w/Jimmy C’s Music Machine ft. Johnny Rocker.

Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. sullyspubonline.com. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Mark. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 2883930. 8:30 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Acoustic Open Mic. Pub 511, 511 E Ridge Rd. 266-9559. 8 p.m. Free.

Open Jam w/Big Daddy Blues Band. Deweys, 1380 Lyell Ave. 254-4707. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Open Jam w/Justin Gurnsey.

Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. (585) 352-4505.

10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic. Boulder Coffee Co-South Wedge, 100 Alexander St. 454-7140, bouldercoffeeco.com. 8 p.m.

Free.

Open Mic. Dr’s Inn Grill & Tap Room, 1743 East Ave. 2710820. 5 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/Jam Shack Music.

Stoneyard Bar & Grill, 1 Main St, Brockport. 637-3390. 9 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/Steve West.

Muddy Waters Coffee House-Geneseo, 53 Main St, Geneseo. 243-9111. 7-10 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] BLUTO Rocks the Lube! Quaker Steak and Lube, 2205 Buffalo Rd. rich@blutorocks.com. 6 p.m. Email for details.

Bobby T. & Erik Anders’ Double Birthday All the Way! w/ White Bison, Chillum, Erik Anders & Abandoned Buildings Club.

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $5-$7.

21+.

Oxford Train w/Melia. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic. com. 8:30 p.m. $5-$7, unders surcharge extra.

The Invictas. Ontario Beach Park, 4800 Lake Ave. wegmans.com. 7 p.m. Free.

ALTERNATIVE | The Benjamin Raubinsons

These boys from Binghamton are the self-proclaimed originators of “attic rock,” named in recognition of their incubatory rehearsals in a dank, dark Endicott, NY crawl space. These practice sessions led to some raw recordings that eventually saw some rotation on several northeast college radio stations, subsequently landing the band a variety of festival dates. The band’s mid-90’s, West Coast sound, mixed with a hint of psychedelic pop and delayed vocal harmonies, caught the attention of listeners. The band just released its first full length album and hopes to continue its sonic uprising. Electric Organic shares the bill, and the Thursday Night Shakedown DJs follow at 11 p.m.

The Benjamin Raubinsons play Thursday, September 1, 8:30 p.m. at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. $5-$7. 4542966, bugjar.com. — BY DAVID YOCKEL JR. Vitamin X. Dinosaur Bar-BQue, 99 Court St. 325-7090.

9 p.m. Free.

Thursday, September 1 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Amanda Ashley. Rabbit Room Restaurant, 61 N Main St, Honeoye Falls. thelowermill. com. 7 p.m. Free.

John Akers & Elvio Fernandes.

Easy on East, 170 East Ave. 325-6490. 8 p.m. Free.

Live Band Thursdays.

Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 8 p.m. Free.

Mark Fantasia. Village Pub, Chili Center Plaza. 889-4547.

9 p.m. Free.

Nancy Perry. Mythos Cafe, 77 Main St, Brockport. 6372770. 6 p.m. Free.

Paul Strowe. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY. 624-1390. 7-10 p.m. Free.

Reggae Night. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 527-8720. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Session w/John Ryan.

McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. mcgrawsirishpub. com, 764-0991. 7:30 p.m.

Free. [ Blues ] Pro-Blues Jam w/ Rochester Blues Review. PI’s Lounge, 495 West Ave. 235-1630. 8 p.m.-midnight. Free.

Son House Blues Night w/The Crawdiddies. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. bealestreetcafe.com. 7 p.m.

Free.

Uptown Blues Band ft. Whitney Marchelle. Strathallen Bar and Grill, 550 East Avenue.

461-5010, strathallan.com.

7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ Big Reg. Liquid, 169 St Paul St. 325-5710. 9:30 p.m.

Free.

DJ Biggie. McKenzie’s Irish Pub, 3685 W Henrietta Rd. (585) 334-8970. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

DJ Matt. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. (585) 3211170. 7:30 p.m. Free.

DJ Mike Dailor. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8.

DJs Designer Junkies, Etiquette, Ginnis. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 546-1010. 10 p.m. $3.

Elektrodisko. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. facebook.com/ vertexnightclub. 10 p.m. Free before 11:30 p.m.

Mostly 80’s Night. Hatter’s Pub, 5 W Main St, Webster.

(585) 872-1505. 6 p.m. Call for tix.

RIPROC presents .. DJ .vs.

VJ with LIVE 3D Visuals.

Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. dublandunderground. wordpress.com. 10 p.m.

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Thursday, September 1 Soul Sides Record Listening Party. Good Luck, 50 Anderson Ave. 340-6161. 9 p.m. Free.

Thursday Night Shakedown.

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966, bugjar.com. 11 p.m. Free.

Tiki Thursdays: Shotgun Music DJ. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor, NY. 924-3660. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Tilt-a-Whirl Drag Show. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440, tiltroc.com. 11:15 p.m. & 12:30 a.m. $3. [ Jazz ] Dave Rivello Ensemble. Village Rock Cafe, 213 Main St, E Rochester. 586-1640. 8 p.m.

Free.

Jazz/Wine Happy Hour w/The Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Joe Santora Trio w/Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield R, Penfield.

383-8260. 7 p.m. Free.

Live Jam w/Eastman School Students. Triple Deuces Bar & Grill, 151 St Paul St. 2323888. Thu 6 p.m., Fri 5 p.m.

Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Panorama Night Club, 730 Elmgrove Rd. 2472190. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Goody Goodies, 6108 Loomis Rd, Farmington.

742-2531. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 2475225. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport.

(585) 352-4505. 7:30 p.m.

Free.

Karaoke. Applebee’s-Penfield, 1955 Empire Blvd, Webster.

787-0570. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. GridIron Bar & Grill, 3154 State St, Caledonia.

538-4008. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke Idol. Center Cafe, 150 Frank DiMino Way. 5948882. 7 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/DJ Smooth.

Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 454-2680. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/George, King of Karaoke. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. 8 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 585-388-0136.

10 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Tim Burnette.

Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington.

(585) 924-3232. 8-11 p.m.

Free. [ Open Mic ] Open Blues Jam w/Alex D & Jimmie Mac. PJ’s Lounge, 499 West Ave. 436-9066. 9 p.m.

Free.

Open Jam. Pub 511, 511 E Ridge Rd. 266-9559. 8 p.m.

Free.

JAZZ | Smugtown Stompers

Ever wondered where all of the great old music — from cakewalks to ragtime to Dixieland — has gone? It may have faded from the pop charts, but it’s alive and well, coming out of the horns of the Smugtown Stompers. Roy “Bud” Taylor leads the group that has been entertaining Rochester audiences since 1958. When the Stompers set sail on the Mary Jemison Canal Boat they’ll have the wonderful singer Carol Mulligan along for the ride. Note that reservations are required.

Smugtown Stompers play Thursday, September 1, at the Mary Jemison Canal Boat, leaving from Corn Hill Landing at 6:30 p.m. $15. 662-5748. — BY RON NETSKY Open Jam w/Beau Ryan & Amanda Ashley. Firehouse Saloon, 814 Clinton Ave S. 244-6307. 9 p.m. Free.

Open Mic. Towpath Cafe, 6 N Main St, Fairport. (585) 3770410. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/Jed Curran & Steve Piper. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 2883930. 8 p.m. Free.

Rochester Ukulele Support Group. Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. 4736140, bernunzio.com. 7 p.m.

Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Be Glad & Dunn. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 458-7888. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Jeff Elliott. Irondequoit Ale House, 2250 Hudson Ave. 544-5120. 5 p.m. Free.

Jimmy Lane. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 2661440. 7 p.m. Free.

Kevin Plane Band. Boulder Coffee Co-South Wedge, 100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco.com. 8 p.m.

Free.

Port Chuck (members of General Hospital cast). Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. waterstreetmusic. com. 8 p.m. $40 GA, $125 VIP, $250 Platinum.

The Benjamin Raubinsons w/Electric Organic. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave . bugjar.com.

8:30 p.m. $5-$7.

Friday, September 2 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Jim Lane. 58 Main, 58 Main St, Brockport. 637-2383. 6 p.m. Free.

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Never Green w/Robert Rosa.

A-Pub Live, 6 Lawrence St. 269-9655. 10 p.m. $5.

Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. rochesterplaza.com. 6 p.m.

Free.

Tom Gravino. Tandoor of India, 376 Jefferson Rd. 427-7080.

7 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Billy Joe & the Blues Gypsies w/Dave Riccioni. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 2661440. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Gap Mangione New Blues Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] John Ballings. Hedges, 1290 Lake Rd, Webster. 265-3850.

6:30 p.m. Free. [ Country ] Dave Pronko and the PronkoBusters w/This Other Life.

Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com. 6 p.m. Free, $3 after 8 p.m.

Lady Antebellum w/Sunny Sweeney. New York State Fair, Syracuse. nysfair.org. 7:30 p.m. $35-$45.

Mike Snow. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 546-5474. 9:30 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Coach Sports Forum, 19 W Main St, Webster. 872-2910.

9 p.m. Call for tix.

DJ Cedric. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8.

DJ Dream. Nola’s BBQ, 4775 Lake Ave. (585) 663-3375. 10 p.m. Call for tix.

DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 3211170. 8:30 p.m. Free.

DJ GI. Liquid, 169 St Paul St. 325-5710. 10 p.m. Free-$5.

DJ Mosart212. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940.

6 p.m. Free.

Jon Herbert, RipRoc. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 546-1010. 10 p.m. $3.

Lube After Dark. Quaker Steak and Lube, 2205 Buffalo Rd. 697.9464. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Reggaeton w/DJ Carlos. La Copa Ultra Lounge, 235 W Ridge Rd. 254-1050. 10 p.m.

Call for tix.

Salsa Night w/DJ Javier Rivera.

Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 475-0249. 9 p.m. $5.

What A Drag w/Samantha Vega, Kyla Minx & Pauly. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440, tiltroc.com. 11:15 p.m. & 12:30 a.m. $4-$12. [ Hip-Hop/Rap ] Good Fridays. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 458-7888. 10 p.m. $10. [ Jazz ] Joe Santora Trio w/Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield R, Penfield.

383-8260. 7 p.m. Free.

Johnny Matt Band w/Jon Seiger. Wegmans-Eastway, 1955 Empire Blvd, Webster.

671-8290. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Jonathan Parker. Tala Vera, 155 State St. tala-vera.com, 546-3945. 7 p.m. Call for info.

Margaret Explosion. Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St. bopshop.com. 8 p.m. Free.

Ryan T Carey. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 427-8030.

7-9 p.m. Free.

Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes. Pultneyville Grill, 4135 Mill St, Williamson 589-4512.

PultneyvilleGrill.com. 6:30 p.m. Free.

The Westview Project. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 8:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Village Pub, Chili Center Plaza. 889-4547. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Karaoke. Goody Goodies, 6108 Loomis Rd, Farmington.

742-2531. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 2475225. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Bobby C. Ciao Baby’s BBQ Steak & Seafood, 421 River St. 621-5480. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 585-388-0136.

10 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Tina P. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 266-3570. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Open Mic. Rochester Institute of Technology-Java Wally’s, 90 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-2562.

9 p.m. Free.

JAZZ | Bending and Breaking

This five-piece jazz ensemble is a polished product of Rochester’s own Eastman School of Music. Bending and Breaking sprinkles some chaotic muscle over an organized and composed skeleton. The band names influences as varied as Jay-Z and Bjork and proclaims that its music sounds like elephants in labor. The shows are fun, unpredictable, and exceedingly funny, with songs dedicated to people like Matthew McConaughey and evil ex-girlfriends.

The band has translated this eclectic mix of stand-up comedy and sizzling jazz-fusion into a truly original sound with elements of folk, classical, and experimental pop.

Come help the group celebrate the release of its new CD; it will be a sonic safari.

Bending and Breaking performs Saturday, September 3, 8 p.m. at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. $5-$7. 454-2966, bugjar.com. — BY DAVID YOCKEL JR. [ Pop/Rock ] Mansfield Ave. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. johnnyslivemusic.com. 8 p.m.

Free.

Sam Deleo. Perlo’s Italian Grill, 202 N Washington St, East Rochester. 248-5060. 6:3010:30 p.m. Free.

Something Else. Anchor Sports Bar & Grill-Marketplace. 2729333. 10 p.m. $3.

The Pheromones E.P. Release w/ Roz & The Rice Cakes, The Branch Davidians, and Melia.

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave . bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $5-$7.

Viernes en ViVo ~ Friday Night Live Salsa w/Fama SinGafas!

Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com. 9 p.m. $5. [ R&B ] Old School R&B. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 5278720. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Saturday, September 3 [ Acoustic/Folk ] 5th Annual Ontario Barn Festival. Ontario Barn Vineyards, 513 Whitney Road, Ontario. ontariobarnfestival. com. 11 a.m. $12, kids free.

For full schedule see website.

Connie Deming. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle. org. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Latin Band. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St Paul St. 2622090. 11 p.m. Free.

Michael W. Lasota. Starry Nites Cafe, 696 University

Ave. mwlasota@gmail.com. 8 p.m. Free.

Paul Strowe. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. johnnyslivemusic.com. 8 p.m.

Free.

Thunder Body. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com.

9:30 p.m. 21 and up -$6, unders- $8.

Tom Gravino. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 355-8206.

7 p.m. Free.

Unplugged Dinner Music Series. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940, lovincup. com. 6 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Bill Brown. Brown Hound Bistro, 6459 Rt 64, Naples.

374-9771. 7 p.m. Free.

Gap Mangione New Blues Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] John Ballings. Hedges, 1290 Lake Rd, Webster. 265-3850.

6:30 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] Big Dance Party w/DJ Jon Herbert. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440, tiltroc. com. 10 p.m. $3.

DJ. Goody Goodies, 6108 Loomis Rd, Farmington. 7422531. 9 p.m. Free.

DJ. Straight Home Inn Bar & Grill, 688 Lexington Ave. 4580020. 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Big Reg. Venu RestoLounge, 151 St Paul St. 2325650. 7 p.m. Free.

DJ Darkwave. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8.

DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 3211170. 8:30 p.m. Free.

DJ Mirage. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. (585) 7305985. 10 p.m. Call for tix.

DJ Wiz. Liquid, 169 St Paul St. 325-5710. 9:30 p.m. Free-$5.

DJs Richie Salvaggio, Kalifornia. One, 1 Ryan Alley.

546-1010. 10 p.m. Free-$10. [ Jazz ] Bending & Breaking Album Release w/Quintopus, Wooden Cities. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $5$7.

East End Jazz Boys. Havana Moe’s, 125 East Ave. 3251030. 9 p.m. Free.

Jazz Cafe. Monty’s Korner, 363 East Ave. 263-7650. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Jazz at Jazzy’s. Jasmine’s Asian Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd, Webster. 216-1290. 8:30-11 p.m. Free.

Joe Santora Trio w/Emily Kirchoff. Michael’s Valley Grill, 1694 Penfield R, Penfield.

383-8260. 7 p.m. Free.

The Westview Project with Doug Stone, sax. Pomodoro Grill & Wine Bar, 1290 University Ave. thepomodorogrill.com. 7 p.m.

Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. The Galley Restaurant, 94 S Union St, Spencerport. 352-0200. 8 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000.

10:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 2475225. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Straight Home Inn Bar & Grill, 688 Lexington Ave. 458-0020. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. (585) 2326000. 10 p.m. Free.

Karaoke at The Lube. Quaker Steak and Lube, 2205 Buffalo Rd. 697.9464. 9:30 p.m.

Free.

Karaoke w/Andy & Kim. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 266-3570. 10 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Beatlemagic. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford. gcv.org. 5:30 p.m. $14.

RJ & Cucu w/Kat CRH. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com, 292-9940. 9 p.m. Call for into.

Something Else. A-Pub Live, 6 Lawrence St. 269-9655. 10 p.m. $5.

Surge. Anchor Sports Bar & Grill, Marketplace Mall. 2729333. 10 p.m. $3.

Wayward Son. TC Riley’s, 200 Park Point Dr. tcrileysparkpoint.com, 2729777. 7:30 p.m. Call for info.

WORLD MUSIC | Moho Collective

If you like your musical categories well-defined, the Moho Collective may not be the group for you. But if you prefer an innovative trio that explores everything from jazz and rock to world music, you’ve come to the right place. The Moho Collective’s line-up is guitarist Kurt Johnson, bassist Justin Rister, and percussionist Ryan Barclay. But that only begins to describe adventurous players who might reach for a didgeridoo, a petal steel guitar, or a percussion instrument from anywhere on the planet.

Moho Collective plays Sunday, September 4, 6 p.m. at Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. Free. 292-9940, lovincup.com. — BY RON NETSKY

Sunday, September 4 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Celtic Music. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 2326000. 7 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Going for Baroque Organ Recital. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 2768900. 1 & 3 p.m. Free w/ admission. [ Country ] Toby Keith w/Eric Church, JT Hodges. Darien Lake PAC, 9993 Allegheny Rd, Darien Lake. godarienlake.com. 7 p.m. $33.75-$75. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 4587888. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

DJ Rasta Spoc/Old-School Reggae. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. (585) 7305985. 10 p.m. $5 after 11 p.m.

Old School DJ. Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 454-2680. 8 p.m.

Free. [ Hip-Hop/Rap ] R&B HipHop Spring Edition.

Cafe Underground Railroad, 480 W Main St. (585) 2353550. 8 p.m. $5-$10. [ Jazz ] Art Release Party w/The Moho Collective. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com, 292-9940. 6 p.m. Call for info. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Jose & Willy’s, 20 Lake Shore Dr, Canandaigua.

394-7960. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Brad London.

Willow Inn, 428 Manitou Rd. 392-3489. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Acoustic Sunday w/Fred Goodnow. Brown Hound Bistro, 6459 Rt 64, Naples.

374-9771. 11 a.m. Free.

Open Country Jam. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 5465474. 4-8 p.m. Free.

Open Jam w/Bodega Radio.

Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. (585) 352-4505.

5 p.m. Free.

Troup Street Jazz Jam Session. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 271-4650, bealestreetcafe.com. 6 p.m.

Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester Benefit Concert w/The Good Rats. Moose Family Center Pavilion, 5375 W. Henrietta Road, West Henrietta. bccr.org. 3 p.m. $15-$20.

First Sunday Hardcore Night: w/Cheebahawk, Burn Everything, Old Ghosts, The Curl and Drag, and Beardage.

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave . bugjar.com. 8 p.m. $5-$7.

Seneca Big Splash.

Hector Fairgrounds. fingerlakescleanwaters.org.

10:30 a.m. $10 suggested donation.

Monday, September 5 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Dave McGrath & Guests.

Rehab Lounge, 510 Monroe Ave. 442-9165. 6 p.m. Free. continues on page 20 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 19

Monday, September 5 Irish Waltzes. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 348-9091, mcgrawsirishpub.com. 6-7 p.m. Free.

Kindlewood w/Payton Maravitch, The Spaceweather Shakes. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar. com. 8:30 p.m. $6-$8.

Slow Learner’s Session.

McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester.

348-9091, mcgrawsirishpub. com. 7-9 p.m. Free.

Watkins & The Rapiers. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 7:30 p.m. Free.

[ DJ/Electronic ] DJ TW. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Manic Mondays DJs. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966.

11 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Happy Hour - Brad Batz. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. (585) 3211170. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Walt O’Brien.

Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E

Main St. 288-3930. 9 p.m.

Free. [ Open Mic ] Open Jam w/Refreshunz.

Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 232-3430. 8 p.m. Free.

Tuesday, September 6 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Fritz’s Polka Band. Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington. (585) 9243232. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free.

Harold Taddy w/Baby Shark, Mitchell Jones. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave . bugjar.com.

8:30 p.m. $6-$8.

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Jeff Elliott. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 2663570. 5-8 p.m. Free.

Johnny Bauer. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon. 624-1390. 7-10 p.m. Free.

Singer’s Session with Joe Moore. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 348-9091. 8:3010 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Barbershop Harmony. Harmony House, 58 E Main St., Webster. chorusofthegenesee. org. 7 p.m. Free. Open practices/try outs.

[ DJ/Electronic ] DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 3211170. 8:30 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Happy Hour - Tinted Image.

Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa. com. 5:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000.

10:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 2475225. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. McKenzie’s Irish Pub, 3685 W Henrietta Rd. 334-8970. 8 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 4587888. 9 p.m. Call for tix. [ Open Mic ] All About the Song: The Singer/Songwriter’s Open Mic hosted by Jim Bowers and Jim Greco. Merchants Grill, 881 Merchants Rd. merchantgrill. com, 482-2010. 7:30 p.m.

Call for info.

Golden Link Singaround.

Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Winton Rd. goldenlink.org. 7:30 p.m.

Free.

Open Mic Night. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940, lovincup.com. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/Rapier Slices.

Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 454-2680. 7-11 p.m. $3-$5.

Open Mic w/String Theory.

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

Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Egg Man’s Traveling Carnival.

Hatter’s Pub, 5 W Main St, Webster. 872-1505. 6 p.m.

Call for tix.

Electric Shepherd.

Boulder Coffee Co-South Wedge, 100 Alexander St. bouldercoffeeco.com. 8 p.m.

Free.

Wednesday, September 7 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Drew Landry and his Bandryland Band. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. abilenebarandlounge.com. 8 p.m. $8.

Happy Hour - Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ Wizz the Waxx Kutta. Triple Deuces Bar & Grill, 151 St Paul St. tripledeucesbargrill. com. 10:30 p.m. Call for tix.

Bad Wolf: 50s & 60s Vinyl Bop. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave . 454-2966, bugjar.com. 10 p.m. Free.

DJ. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 4587888. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

DJ. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 5461010. 10 p.m. Free.

DJ Babi Katt/Dancehall Reggae.

Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. (585) 730-5985. 10 p.m. $5 after 11 p.m.

DJ Cosmo. Bay Bar & Grill, 372 Manitou Rd, Hilton, NY. (585) 392-7700. 10 p.m.

Free.

DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 3211170. 8:30 p.m. Free.

DJs Jared & Mario B. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 232-5650. 9 p.m. $5.

DJs NaNa & PJ. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. [ Hip-Hop/Rap ] Hip-Hop/Rap - Wil’ Out Wednesdays w/ SOPHISTAFUNK. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. adam@sophistafunkband. com. 10 p.m. $5. [ Jazz ] Paradigm Shift. Pomodoro Grill & Wine Bar, 1290 University Ave. 271-5000.

7:30 p.m. Free.

Robert Chevrier. Pomodoro Monroe Ave, 3400 Monroe Ave. 586-7000. 6:30 p.m.

Free.

The Gateswingers w/The Al Bruno Trio & Tom Monte. Ontario Beach Park, 4800 Lake Ave. 865-3320. 6 p.m. Call for into.

The Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Tony Gianavola. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650, bealestreetcafe.com. 6 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. (585) 3211170. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Southpaw Brew Pub, 315 Gregory St. 303-2234.

8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 527-8720. 9 p.m.

Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 2475225. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Jose & Willy’s, 20 Lake Shore Dr, Canandaigua.

394-7960. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Monty’s Korner, 363 East Ave . 263-7650. 9.30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Applebee’s-Fairport, 585 Moseley Rd, Fairport.

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The recently rebuilt building at Park and Oxford is now home to Half Pint Pub. photo by mike hanlon

Little house, big bar [ THE SCENE ] BY DEB SCHLEEDE

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The little house on the corner of Park Avenue and Oxford Street has seen a couple of changes over the past few years. Piatza’s Pizza vacated the location to move across the street back in 2009. Then it was briefly home The Gingerbread House, which sold cookies and ice cream but was only open for what seemed like the blink of an eye. Then the structure was completely ripped down, and built up again to look almost exactly the same, just with some more modern finishings. Now the tiny corner spot is home to Half Pint Pub, which held its grand opening during the Park Ave Summer Arts Fest in August.

While the space was rebuilt for Half Pint, it is nearly identical to the old building but now touts a bit more of a miniature pub look with its black lanterns hanging along the house, small tables outside, and a big red door that gives it almost a home-y feel. The building is still very small and has a capacity of less than 50 people — probably no more than 30 could sit comfortably indoors.

Owner Mark Chiarenza, who also owns Magpie on Park Ave and Murphy’s Law at the corner of East and Alexander, says Half Pint was not meant to be massive. Instead he aims to make it a reliable neighborhood hangout, akin to a “miniature Magpie,” he says.

A quaint neighborhood bar is exactly what Half Pint feels like indoors. A beautiful wooden bar takes up about half of the space, the other half has pub tables and stools. The main wall of the facility is lined with flat-screen televisions — you’d be hard pressed not to have a good view of them from wherever you were sitting.

As far as drinks, Half Pint has 14 drafts on tap, including a few local and seasonal ales. Rohrbach’s Scotch Ale, Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, Tröegs HopBack Amber Ale, and Strongbow Cider are some of the lesser-

Karaoke. Mayfields Pub, 669 Winton Rd N. 288-7199. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Sanibel Cottage, 1517 Empire Blvd, Webster.

671-9340. 6 p.m. Free.

Karaoke Night. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester. 385-8565, lemoncello137.com. 9 p.m.

Free.

Karaoke w/Jimmy C’s Music Machine ft. Johnny Rocker.

Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. sullyspubonline.com. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Mark. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 2883930. 8:30 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Acoustic Open Mic. Pub 511, 511 E Ridge Rd. 266-9559. 8 p.m. Free.

Open Jam w/Big Daddy Blues Band. Deweys, 1380 Lyell Ave. 254-4707. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Open Jam w/Justin Gurnsey.

Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. (585) 352-4505.

10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic. Boulder Coffee Co-South Wedge, 100 Alexander St. 454-7140, bouldercoffeeco.com. 8 p.m.

Free.

Open Mic. Dr’s Inn Grill & Tap Room, 1743 East Ave. 2710820. 5 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/Jam Shack Music.

Stoneyard Bar & Grill, 1 Main St, Brockport. 637-3390. 9 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/Steve West.

Muddy Waters Coffee House-Geneseo, 53 Main St, Geneseo. 243-9111. 7-10 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] A Relative Term w/Right Turn Racer, Jason Myles Goss. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave . bugjar. com. 9 p.m. $5-$7.

Top: Ted Messner, Colin Hickey, Pete Dollinger, and Zach Stanley enjoy the Half Pint patio; middle: bartender Liz Wilson; bottom: the interior of Half Pint. photoS by mike hanlon

known varieties currently on tap. Also on draft are some favorites, like Guinness and Samuel Adams Octoberfest. Six bottled varieties are available as well, mostly basic stuff like Budweiser, Coors, and Miller. If you’re not into beer, Half Pint also has a full bar with an especially good selection of whiskey and scotch.

Half Pint Pub is located at 365 Park Avenue and is open Monday-Friday 2-11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-11p.m., and Sunday noon-11p.m. For more information call 271-6384.

Art Quaker experiment with reforming criminals.” Kunsman scanned entries from the logbook, which he includes in the book and show. Shocking in comparison to today is the speedy release of many prisoners, even a convicted murderer. One page vaguely describes a “mulatto” jailed for rape who was pardoned, and an atheist in for burglary and discharged at the end of a short sentence, with the lamentation that he “remained hardened in atheism.”

The fairly shallow description of each prisoner includes a few sentences on age, race or ethnicity, crime, term, and whether or not they repented — human beings distilled into very basic categories. Most entries are preoccupied with the acceptance of religion, a single-minded goal of those in charge. While viewing these pages, I thought of poet Amiri Baraka’s furious recitation of “Dope,” his voice mimicking religious leaders’ instructions to suffer quietly in life, no matter how good all the clever vipers have it off your backs, because heaven awaits, they promise, after you die.

Light and shadow and wear are the “Barber’s Chair” (pictured left) and detail from “Cell Block 5” (right), part of Eric T. Kunsman’s exhibit of prison photographs now at Booksmart Studio.

PHOTOS BY MATT DETURCK

Everlasting shades of gray “Thou Art...

Will Give…”

By Eric T. Kunsman Through September 25 Booksmart Studio, 250 N. Goodman St. 598-9322, booksmartstudio.com Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., also Sat 10 a.m.4 p.m. starting Sep 10 [ REVIEW ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

Pop culture unabashedly and even smugly jokes about the fact that rape is an inevitable part of incarceration. Prisoners are given throw-awaythe-key sentences, abuse is rampant, and due to demographic statistics, many argue that our justice system picked up where slavery left off.

One of the most complicated moral questions every culture must face is what to do with, and how to think about, individuals who commit criminal acts. With the 40th anniversary of the Attica prison riots approaching, many have been contemplating our current prison system and its ongoing need for reform. The thoughtful and complex exhibit currently at Booksmart Gallery explores a previous era’s disastrous attempt at changing the way it rehabilitated prisoners. Photographer, professor,

and Booksmart owner Eric T. Kunsman reveals that this former era’s shorter sentences and seemingly better conditions didn’t necessarily mean a successfully humane treatment of inmates.

Kunsman’s “Thou Art…Will Give…” book and accompanying exhibit of large photographs is the culmination of a yetongoing exploration of Pennsylvania’s Eastern State Penitentiary, and the Quaker theories of prison reform from the 1700’s through the early 1800’s. According to the information provided by the artist, Eastern State “demanded strict and total solitary confinement of all of its prisoners throughout the 1800’s,” and prisoners were “cruelly punished” when caught trying to communicate with a fellow prisoner or guard.

The ideology argued that solitary confinement offered prisoners a chance to atone, with the guidance of god through the bible — the only possession they were allowed, says Kunsman.

Research for this project involved many visits to the space beginning 10 years ago, when Kunsman brought a group of photography students on a field trip from Mercer County Community College to the Eastern State Penitentiary near Philadelphia.

“It was a great photographic site,” says the artist in his statement, praising the light and

feeling of abandonment. When Kunsman later returned with a different class, this time as a student, he accessed Eastern State’s archives and was absorbed by “Eastern State Penitentiary Logbook A.” The logbook presented the warden’s prisoner records, and for Kunsman, “the space now felt inhabited and connected to deep emotions.”

One of the first images in the exhibition

reveals that the title of the show comes from some faded partial text painted near a light switch on a cracked wall. Kunsman’s chiaroscuro-heavy, black and white photos convey the echoing halls, the rasp of the gates, and the solitary drip of snowmelt.

The building’s architecture allows light to pour into the broken-down spaces, offering a weakly benevolent presence in a hopeless place. More images offer glances down crumbling corridors with rows of flaking iron-grate cell doors, bare ceilings with broken bulbs, all of it cracked and water stained.

“While my photographs from the earlier visit captured a lot of the physical presence and feeling of the penitentiary,” says Kunsman’s statement, it was the warden’s writings that “started to, literally, flesh out the functional and human effects of this altruistic, but ultimately disastrous,

dominant factors in each image, but Kunsman also emphasizes the Quakers’s and the keepers’s fixation on religion. A mural shows a congregation praying before a priest holding a cup up to a crucifix, requesting transubstantiation — perhaps a symbol meant to show prisoners they should convert the substance of themselves in this way.

“Although penitentiary staff and their Quaker supporters refused to acknowledge the fact for the greater part of a century,” says Kunsman, it was soon evident that the extreme solitary confinement was “driving many of the prisoners over the edge both emotionally and psychologically.” Many prisoners went insane, Kunsman says; one image included in the book is a particularly ominous photo of a mountain of chalky pills and glass bottles on a table.

This powerful exhibit restruck a chord in me already resonating with thoughts about inequity. Many of our role models and leaders are criminals, and humans learn by example. But if you are not powerful, or not from the right demographic, you will likely be removed from society, while many criminals at the top get to carry on dancing. Reform is a band-aid: talk of altering how we deal with prisoners takes the place of addressing the causes of crime in culture. The greater issue is our overwhelming unwillingness to regard people as full humans after they disappoint us. The problem, as with most things, is lack of education, and the wonton laziness preventing our search for truth and reality amid moral ambiguity. To heal our wounds, we need courage enough to face them. rochestercitynewspaper.com City 23

Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] “Duett” Thu Sep 1. Mill Art Center & Gallery, 61 N Main St, Honeoye Falls. 7-9 p.m. Free. 624-7740, millartcenter.com.

“Essence” Thu Sep 1. Boulder Coffee Co., 739 Park Ave. 5-9 p.m. troelleart@yahoo.com, bouldercoffeeco.com. Local art, cuisine, and music.

Audrey Freedman Fri Sep 2.

Renaissance Art Gallery, 74 St. Paul St. 6-9 p.m. 423-8235, rochesterrenaissanceartgallery. com.

“Babes & Bikes” by Carla Bartow Fri Sep 2. Orange Glory Café, 240 East Ave. 6-8 p.m. 232-7340.

Beyond the Racks: Noma Bliss Fri Sep 2. 2 Chic Boutique, 151 Park Ave. 5-8 p.m. 271-6111, 2chicboutique.com.

“Hi-Rail” by Richard and Noeme Panke Fri Sep 2.

Gallery @ Equal=Grounds, 750 South Ave. 6-9 p.m. gallery@ equalgrounds.com.

“Journeys on Canvas: A Discovery of Freedom” Fri Sep 2.

Chait Fine Art Gallery, 234 Mill St. 5-9 p.m. 454-6730, schait@ chaitstudios.com.

“Portfolio Showcase 2011” Fri Sep 2. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. 5-9 p.m. 482-1976, imagecityphotographygallery.com.

Reckless Necklace Open Studio benefitting Alternatives for Battered Women Fri Sep 2. The Hungerford Building, Door 5, 1115 E. Main St. 6-9 p.m. recklessnecklace.com.

“Thou Art…Will Give,” photography by Eric T. Kunsman Fri Sep 2. Booksmart Studio, 250 N. Goodman St. 6-9 p.m. 1-800761-6623, booksmartstudio.com.

“Transitions-Rochester” Fri Sep 2. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. 6-9 p.m. 442-8676, vsw.org.

“Walter Haskell Hinton: The Golden Age of Illustration” Tue Sep 6.

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00AM in the Sanctuary

Tower Fine Arts Center @ SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. 4-6 p.m.

395-ARTS, brockport.edu. [ CONTINUING ] 2 Chic Boutique 151 Park Ave. Sep 2-30: Beyond the Racks: Noma Bliss. Wed-Thu 11 a.m.7 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 271-6111, 2chicboutique.com.

Arts & Cultural Council Gallery 277 N Goodman St. Through Sep 2: Member Exhibition Show.

Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 4734000, artsrochester.org.

Artisan Works 565 Blossom Rd. Through Aug 28: “Masters/ Subjects,” New Paintings by Joseph Accorso. | Third Sundays: Park Avenue Dance Company, 3 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun Noon-5 p.m. $8-$12. 288-7170, artisanworks.net.

Booksmart Studio 250 N. Goodman St. Through Sep 25: “Thou Art…Will Give,” photography by Eric T. Kunsman.

Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1-800-761-6623, booksmartstudio.com.

Boulder Coffee Co. 100 Alexander St. Through Sep 12: “Sights & Sounds,” Caitlin Yarsky’s paintings based on local musicians. MonWed 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Thu 7 a.m.10 p.m., Fri 7 a.m.-midnight, Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 454-7140.

Boulder Coffee Co. 739 Park Ave. Through Sep 30: “Essence.” MonThu 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri 7 a.m.midnight, Sat 8 a.m.-midnight, Sun 8 a.m.-11 p.m. troelleart@ yahoo.com, bouldercoffeeco.com.

Bug Jar 219 Monroe Ave. Through Oct 31: “Viva Destructo,” artworks by Edward Lee Repard. Mon-Sun 8 p.m.- 2 a.m. 454-2966, bugjar.com.

Chait Fine Art Gallery 234 Mill St. Sep 2-30: “Journeys on Canvas: A Discovery of Freedom. By appointment or open houses Sep 17-18, 10-6 p.m. 454-6730, schait@chaitstudios.com.

Davison Gallery at Roberts Wesleyan College 2301 Westside Drive. Sep 1-Oct 1: “Bowden & Fujimura: Episodes, Sandra Bowden & Makoto Fujimura.”

Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 1-4 p.m. roberts.edu.

Dryer House Gallery 72 W Main St., Victor. Through Sep 13: “Blue” group exhibition by Rochester Artisans Group. TueSat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 869-5217.

French Quarter Café 176 S. Goodman St. Through Sep 24: Creative Hue presents “Taste of the ARTS” exhibit. Wed-Thu 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-9 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 1-9 p.m. 413-1151, thefqc.com, creativehueartistcollective. blogspot.com.

Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery 3165 East Ave. Sep 1-Oct 31: “Watercolor World” by Sylvie Culbertson. | Through Aug 31: “Warm Weather Visions,” work by Elizabeth Liano. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 381-1600, friendlyhome.org.

Gallery @ Equal=Grounds 750 South Ave. Sep 2-30: “Hi-Rail”

by Richard and Noeme Panke.

Tue-Fri 7 a.m.-Midnight, SatSun 10 a.m.-Midnight. gallery@ equalgrounds.com.

George Eastman House 900 East Ave. Through Sep 18: “Norman Rockwell Behind the Camera” and “Americana: Hollywood and the American Way of Life.” TueSat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.8 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. $4-$10.

271-3361, eastmanhouse.org High Falls Fine Art Gallery 60 Browns Race. Through Sep 4: “Text and Texture” and “Imagination” solo show by Paul Young. Wed-Fri 11 a.m.5:30 p.m.; Sat Noon-5:30 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 325-2030, centerathighfalls.org.

Image City Photography Gallery 722 University Ave. Sep 7-Oct 2: “Rochester Moments.” | Through Sep 4: “Portfolio Show 2011.” Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m.;

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Sun noon-4 p.m. 482-1976, imagecityphotographygallery.com.

International Art Acquisitions 3300 Monroe Ave. Sep 1-30: Traditional seascape series by French artist Anne Pourny. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.9 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun Noon-5 p.m. 264-1440, internationalartacquisitions.com.

Link Gallery at City Hall 30 Church St. Through Sep 12: “La Crisis En Silencio: Rural Mexico’s Silent Crisis,” photography by Joseph Sorrentino. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

271-5920, cityofrochester.gov.

Little Theatre Café 240 East Ave. Through Sep 16: “Torrell Arnold.

Sun 5-8 p.m. Mon-Thu 5-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5-11 p.m. 2580403, thelittle.org.

Lux Lounge 666 South Ave. Ongoing: Works by Darren Brennessel, Caitlin Yarsky, and Tomas A. Fox. Mon-Thu 5 p.m.2 a.m.; Fri 4:30-2 a.m.; SatSun 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 232-9030, lux666.com.

MCC Mercer Gallery 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. Through Sep 4: 35th Student Art Exhibition. MonThu 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.5 p.m. 292-2021.

Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave. Through Sep 25: 63rd Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition. | Lockhart Gallery, Through Sep 18: “Alfonsas Dargis: Two Decades of Paintings and Prints (19501970).” | In Lucy Burne Gallery: Through Oct 12: “Faculty Show.”

Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu until 9 p.m., $4-$10. Thu night reduced price: $6 from 5-9 p.m.

276-8900, mag.rochester.edu.

Mill Art Center & Gallery, 61 N Main St, Honeoye Falls. Sep 1-20: “Duett.” | Through Sep 13: “Scapes,” with Chris Kogut, Rick Mearns, Gil Maker, Don Menges, John Solberg, George Wallace, and Paul Yarnall. MonFri & Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. 624-7740, millartcenter.com.

My Sister’s Gallery The Episcopal Church Home, 505

Mt. Hope Ave. Through Sep 17: “Through Baker’s Lense,” photography by Julie Baker.

Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 546-8439.

Nan Miller Gallery 3450 Winton Place. Through Sep 6: Pop-artist Romero Britto and “Kurt W. Pfeiffer: Recent Paintings.” MonSat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 292-1430, nanmillergallery.com.

Orange Glory Café 240 East Ave. Sep 2-30: “Babes & Bikes” by Carla Bartow. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 232-7340.

Oxford Gallery 267 Oxford St. Sep 3-Oct 8: “American Tone Poem” group exhibition. Tue-Fri Noon-5 p.m; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2715885, oxfordgallery.com.

Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery 71 S Main St, Canandaigua. Through Sep 17: “Celebrating the Artists of the Finger Lakes.” Mon-Tue 10 a.m.6 p.m.; Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-8 pm.; Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 12:30-4 p.m. 394-0030, prrgallery.com.

Patricia O’Keefe Ross Gallery St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave. Through Sep 9: “A Celebration of the Centenary of Collage, 1911/12 to 2011/12.”

Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-noon. sjfc.edu.

Renaissance Art Gallery 74 St. Paul St. Sep 2-30: Audrey Freedman.

Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 423-8235, rochesterrenaissanceartgallery. com.

Rochester Contemporary Arts Center 137 East Ave. Through Sep 25: “State of the City: In the Loop.” | In the Lab Space, Through Sep 25: “Subterranean Surrogates”

by Paul Dodd. Wed-Sun 1-5 p.m., Fri 1-10 p.m. 461-2222, rochestercontemporary.org. $1.

Roz Steiner Art Gallery 1 College Rd., Batavia. Through Sep 3: “Kuchera Art: The Joy of Doing,”

by John Kuchera. Call for hours.

343-0055 x6448, genesee.edu.

St. John Fisher College Lavery Library Lower Level 3690 East Ave. Sep 1-Oct 28: “Once Around the Reservoir: A Pictorial Biography of the Novelist

Abraham Rothberg.” Sun-Thu 8 a.m.-12 a.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 385-8165, sjfc.edu.

Spectrum Gallery at Lumiere Photo, 100 College Ave. Through Sep 11: “Ralph Gibson: Photographs.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 4614447, lumierephoto.com.

The Strong’s National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square.

Through Nov 20: “The Fine Art of Airigami: Once Upon a Time” by Larry Moss and Kelly Cheatle and “Whimsical Art Trail.” Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. 263-2700, thestrong.org. $10-12.

Stomping Grounds 492 Exchange St., Geneva. Through Sep 17: “Abandonment Issues,” photography by Kevin Schoonover. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 315-220-0922, flyingwhalestudios.com.

SUNY Geneseo Lederer Gallery 1 College Circle, Brodie Hall. Sep 6-Oct 10: Potters of Livingston County: Past and Present. MonThu 12:30-3:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 12:30-5:30 p.m. 243-6785 Tower Fine Arts Center @ SUNY Brockport 180 Holley St. Sep 7-Oct 11: “Walter Haskell Hinton: The Golden Age of Illustration.”

Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 395ARTS, brockport.edu.

Visual Studies Workshop 31 Prince St. Sep 2-Nov 13: “Transitions-Rochester.” Thu 5-8 p.m., Sat-Sun noon-5 p.m. 4428676, vsw.org.

Williams Gallery 220 S Winton Rd. Through Oct 3: “April in Paris, Autumn in New York,” by John Wiesenthal.

Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 2719070, rochesterunitarian.org, artistsbreakfastgroup.com.

Wyoming County Gallery 31 S Main St, Perry. Through Oct 14: “Here & Now: Contemporary Works by Arena Art Group Members.” Wed 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thu-Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 2373517, artswyco.org.

Zak’s Avenue 661 South Ave. Through October 31: “Campbell Kids Original Illustrations.”

Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 12-4 p.m. 360- 2095, zaksavenue.com. [ CALL FOR ARTWORK ] Art at the Armory: The Show and Sale of Nature-themed Fine Art. Deadline Sep 30. Call for artists of all fine art media: apply now by visiting artatthearmory.com or call 223-8369 to request an application packet. Exhibit and sale to take place November 12-13.

Fall Festival at the Funny Farm.

Festival September 17-18 at Gentles’ Farm Market.

Call for vendors; for info visit studio34beads.com.

Free Speech TV PSA Competition. Deadline September 16. Make a Public Service Announcement of 1560 seconds in length on the topic of Free Speech, explaining how Rochester Community Television supports this democratic ideal. Cash prizes.

For information visit rctv15.org.

Hilton Apple Fest Photo Contest.

Deadline September 9. Submit apple themed photos for October festival. For more information, call 392-7773 or visit hiltonapplefest.org.

Paper Dress Call. Create a paper dress or other clothing made from recycled materials to be shown at the Greentopia Festival September 17-18.

Deadline September 7 by 10:30 p.m. Send concepts in JPEG form to info@ fourwallsartgallery.com.

Wish You Were Queer Too! Deadline September 23. Second Annual Benefit Postcard Show at Visual Studies Workshop in October. ImageArt invites you to participate by submitting postcard sized artwork. For information, email imageart@imageout.org.

[ Thursday, September 1Saturday, September 3 ] Pot Luck Comedy Week. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580. 671-9080, thecomedyclub.us. 7:30 p.m. $9.

ART EXHIBIT | ARTS & CULTURAL COUNCIL MEMBERS SHOW

Cultural institutions don’t run on dreams alone, and often rely heavily on the participation from the community to keep afloat.

Each year, many such institutions with a focus on the arts offer an opportunity for the creatives among their membership to exhibit their work. Through Friday, September 2, you can check out the diverse and multi-media works by several artist members of the Arts & Cultural Council (277 N. Goodman St.) at the institution’s first juried artist member exhibition.

The exhibit includes a gorgeous wooden table by Scott Grove, Alan Singer’s geometric-patterned gouache painting, Wendy Sacks’ striking and watery photos of young girls, and Gil Maker’s peaceful, quietly reflective vistas of mountains and lakes. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, call 473-4000, or visit artsrochester.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

Art Events [ Thursday, September 1 ] MAG Highlights Tour. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900, mag.rochester.edu.

6:30 p.m. Included with gallery admission: $5-10.

Pin-Up Gallery Open Critique.

Booksmart Studio, 250 N Goodman St. 1-800-761-6623, site.booksmartstudio.com. 79:30 p.m. Free. [ Friday, September 2 ] First Friday Citywide Gallery Night. Various.

firstfridayrochester.org. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Comedy [ Wednesday, August 31 ] Open Mic Night Comedy.

Boulder Coffee Co. at 739 Park Ave. 287-JAVA. 8 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, September 1 ] BIG Vaudeville Hook Comedy Hour.

The Space, Door 2 Floor 2, The Hungerford Building, 1115 East Main St. lawtarello@gmail.com, thespacerochester.com. 8-10 p.m. Email for information.

[ Friday, September 2Saturday, September 3 ] Nick Siracuse. Last Laff Bar & Grill, 4768 Lake Ave. 663-5233, lastlaff.net. 8 & 10 p.m. $10.

Search Engine Improv Presents Monsssstrocity. The Space, 1115 E. Main, Suite 248. Contact@ searchengineimprov.com. 9-11 p.m. $8 online, $10 door. The Monsssstrocity is an all star collection of improvisers from across the city and beyond.

Village Idiots: Director’s Cut. Village Idiots Comedy Improv, 274 N Goodman St, VIP Studio D312. 797-9086, improvvip. com. 8 p.m. $5. [ Saturday, September 3 ] Village Idiots: Improv Movie/ Last Idiot Standing. Village Idiots Comedy Improv, 274 N Goodman St, VIP Studio D312.

797-9086, improvvip.com. 8 p.m., 10 p.m. $5-$8. [ Sunday, September 4 ] Comedy Open Mic. Boulder Coffee Co-South Wedge, 100 Alexander St. 454-7140, bouldercoffeeco. com. 8 p.m. Free.

The 2011 Funniest Person in Rochester Contest. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster.

671-9080, thecomedyclub.us, chetwild.com. 6 & 8:30 p.m. $5. [ Wed., September 7 ] Open Mic Night Comedy. Boulder Coffee Co. at 739 Park Ave. 287JAVA. 8 p.m. Free.

Dance Participation [ Friday, September 2 ] Neutral Ground Singles Dance.

Green Lantern Inn, Fairport. nytutu@hotmail.com or 388-

8908. 8p.m.-12 a.m. $7 donation requested. Music by DJ Joetta. [ Saturday, September 3 ] Inikori Dance Studio’s Ballroom Party. Inikori Dance Studio, 1100 University Ave. 271-6840, frontdesk@inikoridance.com.

7-11 p.m. $13, $20 with lesson.

A variety of music, dance class followed by dance party. [ Sunday, September 4 ] Sunday’s Classic Car Cruise. Quaker Steak and Lube, 2205 Buffalo Rd. 697-9464. 5-9 p.m. Free. DJ Bobby Rocker performs from 5-8 p.m., weather permitted event.

English Country dance. First Baptist Church, 175 Allens Creek Rd. cdrochester.org. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $8. All welcome, live music. [ Wed., September 7 ] Big Band Dance Series. Roger Robach Community Center, 200 Beach Ave. 428-5990, cityofrochester.gov. 6-9 p.m. Call for information.

Festivals [ Wednesday, August 31Monday, September 5 ] The NYS Fair. NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse. nysfair.org. Various hours.

Various prices for admission/ events. Music, entertainment, competitions, vendors. [ Friday, September 2Monday, September 5 ] New York State Festival of Balloons. Dansville Municipal Airport, Maple Street, Dansville. nysfob.com. Various hours; six scheduled launches: Fri, 6p.m., Sat-Sun 6 a.m. & 6 p.m., Mon 6 a.m. Free admission, $200 rides. [ Saturday, September 3 ] Free Localvore Fair. Cornell Cooperative Extension-Rochester, 249 Highland Ave. dfc23@cornell. edu, mycce.org/monroe. 10 a.m.2 p.m. Free.

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[ Sunday, September 4 ] Summer Farewell Festival.

Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3600, nysparks.com.

1-9 p.m. Free.

Kids Events [ Wednesday, August 31 ] Open Auditions for 2011-2012 ESLT Children’s Choir. The Spiegel Community Center, 35 Lincoln Ave., Pittsford. empirestatelyrictheatre. org. 5-8 p.m. Free. Children should come prepared to sing a song of their choice (accompaniment will be available).

Watch the World: Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies: Ratatouille.

Central Library, 115 South Ave. 428-8150. 2:30 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, September 1 ] Pajama Time Storytime. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. 7 p.m. Free. All ages with a caregiver.

Storytime. Hamlin Public Library, 422 Clarkson Hamlin Town Line Rd, Hamlin. 964-2320. 6:45 p.m.

Free. 4-5 yr olds.

Storytime for 4 & 5 Yr Olds. Parma Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton.

392-8350. 10:30-11 a.m. Free.

Siblings welcome.

Welcome to Kindergarten Storytime. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 7845300, brightonlibrary.org. 7 p.m.

Free, register. [ Monday, September 5 ] Storyhour. Gates Public Library, 1605 Buffalo Rd, Gates. 2476446. 10 a.m. Free. 2-5 year olds. [ Tuesday, September 6 ] Teen Book Discussion. Parma continues on page 26

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FILM | Maranatha Christian International Film Festival

Rochester has a rich history of film and photography, which we get to celebrate with countless film festivals throughout the year. The ImageOut Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, Jewish Film Festival, 360 | 365 Film Festival, Movies on a Shoestring, and others are annual favorites, but new fests continue to spring up. This week a new film festival, the Maranatha Christian International Film Festival, will debut Friday, September 2, and continue Saturday, September 3.

This festival will take place at Roberts Wesleyan College’s Cultural Life Center and will offer workshops and lectures for aspiring actors and filmmakers, as well as more than 65 feature films, documentaries, and short films. John David Ware, founder and president of the 168 Hour Film Project in Los Angeles, will give a talk entitled “Pitching to Hollywood” on Saturday. Other lectures include “Music Scoring 101” by Debi Streeter, former vice president of music administration at Warner Brothers, and “The Role of Faith on a Movie Set” by Andre Van Heerden, President of Cloud Ten Pictures.

Tickets are $65 for adults, $50 for college students, and free for children 5 and under. For more information and to purchase tickets visit maranathafilmfest.com.

— BY ALEXANDRA CARMICHAEL

Kids Events Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton. 392-8350. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

[ Wed., September 7 ] Comic Book Club. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 3:45-4:30 p.m. Free, register. Do you love Comic

Books and Graphic Novels? Each month we will read and discuss a different comic book. We will also write and illustrate our own comic book! For ages 7-12. You must be able to attend at least 3 sessions.

Early Bird Storytime with Mike Miller. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 227-4020, barnesandnoble.com.

9:30 a.m. Free. All ages.

Pre-School Storytime w/Martha.

Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free. All Ages.

Rochester Children’s Theatre Children Auditions for Annie.

Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. 3850510, rct1@frontiernet.net, rochesterchildrenstheatre.org.

6-9 p.m. Free. No appointment necessary, sign ups that night.

Prepare 32 bars or short musical theatre song and a short monologue. Ages 8+.

Storyhour. Gates Public Library, 1605 Buffalo Rd, Gates. 2476446. 10:15 a.m. Free. Ages 1-5.

Storytime and Craft w/Mike.

Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020. 10:30 a.m. Free. All Ages.

Lectures [ Thursday, September 1 ] Practicing Wisdom Teachings within Global Context. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. 563-2145, Baobab.center@ yahoo.com. Call for hours. $10/session, $40 for series, register. Session I: Earth: Ground of Understanding & Action, Creation or cosmos. [ Saturday, September 3 ] Women in This Together Support Ministry: “God Made Dirt and Dirt Don’t Hurt: Taking Care of the Temple by Eating God’s Earthly Gifts.” Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, 175 Genesee Street, Lower Level. 234-1633, womeninthistogether@yahoo.

Are you A Cancer Survivor

With Trouble Sleeping?

We are seeking cancer survivors who are having difficulty falling or staying asleep for a study testing two methods for reducing sleep problems and fatigue.

How may you benefit

All participants will receive a behavioral treatment for sleep problems, at no charge, either as part of the study or after.

Half of the participants will receive a drug called armodafinil that may be helpful in reducing daytime tiredness and fatigue.

Eligibility (partial list)

• Be between the ages 21 and 75 • Have finished radiation treatments and/or chemotherapy • Insomnia began or got worse with the onset of cancer or treatment

Please call Jenine Hoefler (585) 276-3559 or Joseph Roscoe, Ph.D. (585) 275-9962 at the University of Rochester James P. Wilmot Cancer Center for more information about this research study 26 City august 31 - september 6, 2011

com. 9:30 a.m. Free. Talk on vitamins and naturally occurring alternative medicine in foods by Cynthia Jones, MD.

Literary Events [ Wednesday, August 31 ] Book Group: American Wars.

Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020. 7 p.m. Free.

Book Group: Titles over Tea: “A Month of Sundays” by John Updike. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 227-4020, bn.com.

7 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, September 1 ] Open Mic: Summer Kona: Pure Kona in the Summer. Flying Squirrel, 285 Clarissa St. flyingsquirrel.rocus.org. 8-11 p.m. Free. [ Friday, September 2 ] First Friday Readings & Performances. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590.

6-9 p.m. Free. [ Tuesday, September 6 ] Authors Aloud in the Cafe: M.J.Iuppa and Lori D. Nolasco.

Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 258-0400, thelittle.org. 8-9 p.m. Free.

Book Group: Words on Women.

Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020, barnesandnoble.com. 7 p.m. Free. Please call store to confirm.

Writing Class: Lifting Spirits Writers Guild. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport.

637-2260, liftbridgebooks.com.

6:30 p.m. Free. [ Wed., September 7 ] Book Group: Titles Over Tea. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020, barnesandnoble.com. 7 p.m. Free. Please call store to confirm events.

SPECIAL EVENT | Drum Corps Associates World Championship

Marching band may have been geeky in high school, but in the real world drum corps a very competitive activity that thousands — if not millions — of people take very seriously.

Drum corps combines musical skill with coordination and teamwork, and bands can play anything from jazz to rock or Broadway music. For the past several years Rochester has been the home for the Drum Corps Associates World Championship, and this year the competition runs Friday, September 2, to Sunday, September 4. Downtown will be filled with booms, bangs and brass all weekend long.

Drum corps from all over the country will gather to compete for the championship title. The three-day event kicks off Friday night with performances at the Riverside Convention Center (123 E Main St.) at 6 p.m. These performances are free and there will be a drum corps block party outside. The preliminary field competition takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Rochester Rhinos Stadium (460 Oak St.). There will be an alumni show on Sunday at the stadium followed by the World Championship finals at 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 for the alumni show, $27 for the preliminaries, and $32-$57 for the finals. To purchase tickets and for more information visit dcacorps.org.

— BY ALEXANDRA CARMICHAEL

Recreation [ Wednesday, August 31 ] Local Birding Trip. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Route 89 Savannah. 315-3653588, montezuma@audubon.

org. 8-11 a.m. $5-$10/adult, $30 family.

Tributary Trek: Silver Lake Outlet.

Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3625. 10 a.m. Free.

Meet at Silver Lake Outlet Bridge,

wear clothing and footwear you don’t mind getting wet. Bring a lunch. 3 hours, 1 mile. [ Thursday, September 1 ] Shelf Island Hike. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile.

493-3625. 10 a.m. Free. Meet at Parade Grounds Parking Lot, bring lunch. 3 hours, 2 miles. [ Friday, September 2 ] Ghost Hunt with The Spirit Diggers.

52 State St., Brockport. 3291723, patti@ectoplasym.com, ectoplasym.com. 9 p.m. $30.

Ghost Hunt with the Spirit Diggers.

459 Exchange St., Geneva. 3291723. 9-11 p.m. $30, RSVP. Public Star Party. North Hampton Park, near the ski lodge on

Hubbell Rd. off Rte. 31, Ogden.

723-6225, rochesterastronomy. org. 9-10:30 p.m. Free. Held only if skies are clear. [ Saturday, September 3 ] Circle of Friends. Mount Hope Cemetery, 791 Mount Hope Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 11:30 a.m. TBD. Drama in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Mount Hope Cemetery, 791 Mount Hope Ave. 697-1942, rmsc.org. 10:30 a.m. $5-$10.

“Circle of Friends: An Abolitionists Tour of Mount Hope in 1860.”

GVHC Hike. I-390, exit 11, Rush park & ride lot. Derek 4750923, gvhchikes.org. 7 a.m. $5 carpool. Strenuous 23 mile hike in Letchworth park.

Ghost Hunt with The Spirit Diggers.

52 State St., Brockport. 3291723, patti@ectoplasym.com, ectoplasym.com. 9 p.m. $30.

Ghost Hunt with the Spirit Diggers.

459 Exchange St., Geneva. 3291723. 9-11 p.m. $30, RSVP. Mount Hope Cemetery Tour.

Mount Hope Cemetery, 791 Mount Hope Ave. 461-3494, fomh.org. 1 p.m. Free.

Nature Walk: St. Helena Trail.

Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3625. 10 a.m. Free.

Meet at lowest St. Helena parking lot. 2 hours, 1 mile.

SummerFest 12K, 5K and Kids Races. Mendon Ponds Park. 6973338, fleetfeetrochester.com. 9 a.m. $15, register.

[ Sunday, September 4 ] GVHC Hike. Braddock Bay park, E. Manitou Rd. Bill S. 314-5266, gvhchikes.org. 10 a.m. Free. Easy 4-5 mile hike, Braddock Bay / Cranberry Pond. [ Monday, September 5 ] GVHC Hike. Seneca Park Zoo lot, by playground. Jim K. 865-7835, gvhchikes.org.

10:30 a.m. Free. Moderate 9 mile hike, Seneca Park to Charlotte Beach. joint hike with ADK. Geology Walk. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 4933625. 10 a.m. Free. Meet by octagon building at Lower Falls parking lot, past Cabin Area B.

Special Events

Lots of steps and muddy spots.

2 hours, 1 mile.

Glen Iris Estate Walk.

Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3625. 2 p.m. Free. Meet at museum, 2 hours, 1 mile.

How the Gorge Was Formed: Story of the Park. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile.

493-3625. 12:30 p.m. Free.

Meet at Inspiration Point lot, 1 hours, 1/4 mile.

[ Wednesday, August 31 ] 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.

Adult Professional Studies: Information Meeting. Meridian Center, 400 Meridian Center Blvd., Suite 220. 594-6210, DAPS@roberts.edu. 6-7 p.m.

Free.

Cobblestone School’s Walk-up Outdoor Theater. Cobblestone School, 10 Prince St. sterzart@ hotmail.com. Dusk (about 8 p.m.). Free. Kid Friendly Movie. continues on page 28

[ Wed., September 7 ] Fern Walk. Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 4933625. 10 a.m. Free. Meet at Silver Lake Outlet Bridge, one mile north of Perry Entrance on Main Park Rd. 2 hours, 1 mile.

ROCHESTER MARKET DISTRICT MERCHANTS AWAKEN

8 Public Market | 261-5659 or 764-8007

BOULDER @ THE MARKET 1 Public Market | 232-5282

CABLE REST. EQUIPMENT 144 Railroad St | 454-7494

CARLSON METRO CTR YMCA 444 East Main Street | 325-2880

JUAN & MARIA’S EMPANADA STOP Public Market

FLOWER CITY PRODUCE

20-22 Public Market | 423-0994

FLOWER CITY STORAGE FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC MARKET www.marketfriends.org

HARMAN FLOORING CO. 29 Hebard St | 546-1221

JAVA'S

55 Public Market | 325-5282

OBJECT MAKER

Railroad St | 244-4933

ROHRBACH BREWING CO. 97 Railroad St | 546-8020

THE GOURMET WAFFLER 31 Edmonds St | 461-0633

WILKES PRODUCTIONS

9 Public Market | 423-1966

This Week’s Health Tip from MVP Health Care

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ART EVENT | FIRST FRIDAY

September’s First Friday offerings include shows by local artists at alternative spaces and smaller, off-the-beaten path galleries.

The monthly, city-wide gallery night is held by non-profit, university, and commercial and indie art venues in Rochester, where we all trot about from station to station, filling our eyes and ears with what’s new and exciting in our community. On Friday, September 2, 6-9 p.m. (and sometimes later) you can check out art openings, poetry readings, and musical performances in various locations. Visit firstfridayrochester. org for a list of this month’s participating venues, and check our online events calendar at rochestercitynewspaper.com for more receptions and exhibits.

The Gallery @ Equal=Grounds (750 South Ave.) presents “Hi-Rail,” (pictured) 7-9 p.m., featuring collaborative railroad photographs by father and daughter pair Richard and Noeme Panke. Richard designed the layout of the O Gauge trains, and Noeme photographed them in a realistic, nostalgic way. 2 Chic Boutique (151 Park Ave., 271-6111) will host another “Beyond the Racks” art opening 5-8 p.m., this time featuring the fanciful art of Noma Bliss. Renaissance Art Gallery (74 St. Paul St., rochesterrenaissancegallery.com) will feature the colorful and textured mixed-media abstracts of Audrey Freedman through September 30, with a 6-8 p.m. reception on Friday.

Over in the High Falls District, Stu Chait will celebrate the oneyear anniversary of his gallery and display his new large-scale watercolors at Chait Fine Art (234 Mill St., schait@chaitstudios. com), through September 30. “Journeys on Canvas, a Discovery of Freedom” opens 5-9 p.m., and afterward can be viewed by appointment or at open houses during the Greentopia Festival, September 17-18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Local designer Blynn Nelson artfully arranges random bits of jewelry including vintage pins, rhinestones, chains, and colorful baubles in the super fun statement-neckwear operation she calls Reckless Necklace. You can check out her wares at the Reckless Necklace open studio at The Hungerford (1115 E. Main St., door 5), which will include a benefit for Alternatives for Battered Women Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

Special Events Free Popcorn. Soda, water Available. Free Parking.

Film: The Conspirator. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Luncheon at the IACC. Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank Dimino Way. 5948882, iaccrochester.org. 12-1:30 p.m. Call for information.

Monarch Fiesta Lunchon. Hurd Orchards, Rt 104 W & MonroeOrleans County Line Rd, Holley.

638-8838, hurdorchards.com.

12:30 p.m. $25-$35, register.

Primary Candidate Forum on Disability Issues. Stardust

Ballroom, 41 Backus St. datias@ cdrnys.org. 6-8 p.m. Free. The Stardust Ballroom is wheelchair accessible. Sign language interpreters, FM Loop and CART will be available as well.

RAPIER SLICES Open Mic. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 802-4660. 7:30-11 p.m. $3-5.

18+ with proper ID. Rochester Business Networking Event. Bonadio and Company, 171 Sullys Trail, Pittsford. rochestertipclubevent.eventbrite. com. 7:30-9 a.m. Free, register.

Rochester Winos Wine and Food Pairing. Joey’s Pasta House, 1789 Penfield Rd. rochesterwinos.com. 6:30 p.m. registration, tasting 7-9:30 p.m. $30-$35, register.

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[ Thursday, September 1 ] Adult Professional Studies: Information Meeting. Roberts Wesleyan College [Chesbro Building] 7 College Greene Dr. 594-6210, DAPS@roberts.edu.

6-7 p.m. Free.

Backyard BBQ. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, info@ nywcc.com. 5:30-9 p.m. Ticket prices vary, call for info.

End of Summer Luncheon. Hurd Orchards, Rt 104 W & MonroeOrleans County Line Rd, Holley.

638-8838, hurdorchards.com.

12:30 p.m. $25-$35, register.

Geneseo Farmers’ Market.

Lower Center St., Geneseo. geneseofarmersmarket@gmail. com. 4-7 p.m. Free. Vendors selling fruit, vegetables, wine, meat, jams & jellies, syrups, granola, baked goods, flowers and more! Children’s activities and music as well.

Irondequoit Historical Society: A Lighthearted Look at Outhouses.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 800 East Ridge Road. ggw. org/~ihsociety/.org. 7:30 p.m. $1 for nonmembers.

Open Circle: Ganesh Chaturthi.

Psychic’s Thyme, 439 Monroe Ave. 473-4230, psychicsthyme. com. 7-9 p.m. Free.

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!

Seniors Rock Seabreeze.

Seabreeze Amusement Park, 4600 Culver Rd. 723-5623, seabreeze.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Special ticket rates with code: 3963. Senior citizens special day.

South Wedge Farmers Market.

Boulder Coffee Co-South Wedge, 100 Alexander St. info@swfarmersmarket.org, swfarmersmarket.org. 4-7 p.m. Free. Fresh, local, and sustainably grown food, music, free shuttle. New EBT bonus program this year.

Tapas at the MAG. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 2768900, mag.rochester.edu. 5-8 p.m. $4. Live music, wine & beer for purchase, tapas.

Thursday’s Trivia and All-YouCan-Eat Breaded Boneless Wings.

Quaker Steak and Lube, 2205 Buffalo Rd. 697-9464. 8-10 p.m. $10.99 for all you can eat wings.

Wine Tastings. Wine Sense, 749 Park Ave. 271-0590. 5-7 p.m. Free.

[ Friday, September 2 ] Fashion First Friday. Pearl Nightclub, 349 East Ave. 3255660. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. $2-$5.

First Friday Chant. Natural Oasis 288 Monroe Ave. aumhealing@ yahoo.com. 7-9 p.m. free, donations gratefully accepted.

Kid-friendly.

Get S’more Shabbat Service.

Temple Sinai, 363 Penfield Rd. 381-6890. Call for information.

Free, RSVP by 8/29. Outdoor service, cookout, songs & s’mores.

Rochester Amateur Radio Association Meeting. Henrietta Fire Hall, 3129 E. Henrietta Rd. 210-8910, kc2pcd@ rochester.rr.com. 7:30 p.m.

Free. Topic: “Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation.”

We Are Change Rochester. Java’s Cafe, 16 Gibbs St. 469-2323, WeAreChangeRochesterNY.org.

7 p.m. Free.

[ Sunday, September 4 ] 2011 Black Party. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave, Rochester, NY. 232-8440, tiltrochester. com. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. $5-$15. DJ Jon Herbert, performances by: Deelicious, Aneal Pleasures, Samantha Vega, Wednesday Westwood. Black attire is *strongly* encouraged.

Brighton Farmers’ Market.

Brighton High School parking lot, 1150 Winton Road S., Rochester 14618. info@ brightonfarmersmarket.org. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Red Carpet Soiree. Black Pearl, 439 Monroe Ave. 244-8390.

5-8 p.m. Call for information.

Celebration of founder Arlene Sutherland, meet the designer and view her work.

Rochester Civil Rights Front Meeting. Equal Grounds Coffee House, 750 South Ave.

[ Friday, September 2Saturday, September 3 ] 2011 Maranatha Christian International Film Festival.

Roberts Wesleyan Cultural Life Center, 2301 Westside Dr. maranathafilmfest.com.

Various hours. $50-65. [ Friday, September 2Sunday, November 27 ] September 11, 2001: A Global Moment. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-4320, rmsc.org. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Included with museum admission: $10-12. [ Saturday, September 3 ] Canandaigua Wine Walk.

Finger Lakes Wineries. downtowncanandaigua.com.

4-7 p.m. $5.

Fireworks Extravaganza. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford.

538-6822, gcv.org. 5 p.m. $12$14, plus $3 parking.

Free Heirloom Tomato Tasting at Schreiner Farm. 490 Phillips Rd., Webster. Darlene Schreiner 2651632. 12-4 p.m. Free.

Saturday Evening Telescope Viewing. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. Dark until 10 p.m. Free. Weather permitting; call ahead.

Seneca Heritage Day. Overacker Schoolhouse, corner of Route 364 and North Vine Valley Rd., Middlesex. 554-3006. 1:30-7 p.m., bonfire & hike afterward.

Free, dinner $9-$10.

Seneca Wine Tour. Hotel Clarence, 108 Fall St., Seneca Falls. info@senecafalls.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20. [ Saturday, September 3-Sunday, September 4 ] DCA Drum & Bugle Corps Championships. Sahlen’s Stadium, 460 Oak St. dcacorps.org, statesmen.org. Fri 6 p.m., Sat 2 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. $18-$57.

National Siamese Cat Show.

Sweden/Clarkson Recreation Center, 4927 Lake Rd. South, Brockport. 431-0090. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3, kids age 4 and under free.

THEATER | JOHN W. BOREK’S “THE AUDIENCE”

The audience at any given performance has a passive participatory role: you take in the show and appreciate (or not), and process the story and the talent. The minimal requirement of an audience is stepped up a bit at improv or comedy shows where the attendees are invited to play, too. But in John W. Borek’s new performance piece, “The Audience,” the viewers are not only allowed, but expected to not just participate, but to put on the show. That’s the deal: show up to the Multi-use Community Cultural Center (142 Atlantic Ave.) on Sunday, September 4, at 7 p.m., and you will already be part of the performance. You’ll even be compensated for your work.

“The idea of ‘The Audience’ is to put the burden of entertainment upon audience members,” Borek said in a recent e-mail. “Nothing will happen unless the audience initiates an action and chooses to perform, entertain, bloviate, bore, or tap dance. Props and costumes will be provided; of course, audience members can bring their own as well. Once the performance begins, the audience will have to negotiate with one another for stage time. There is a finite performance clock — 90 minutes — so those who are really compelled to entertain are going to have to figure out how to do so.”

Admission to “The Audience” is free, and each person in attendance will receive “a crisp $1 bill as a way of acknowledging that the entertainment responsibilities have shifted,” says Borek. Seating will be limited to the first 75 audience members. Tickets are available on line at muccc. org, or by calling 244-0960. The (tentative) performance will commence at 7 p.m. sharp. Refreshments will be provided, but audience members will have to travel to the stage to acquire them. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY civilrightsfront.wordpress.com, rochestercrf@gmail.com. 5 p.m.

Free. Grassroots organization for LGBT equality.

Sudoku. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rt 31, Macedon. 474-4116. 4 p.m. Free.

“Gasland” screening. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 258-0400, thelittle.org. 6:30 p.m. $10. [ Monday, September 5 ] Labor Day Parade. East Ave. and Alexander St. to Main St. and Plymouth Ave. 263-2650, rochesterlabor.org. 11 a.m. Free.

Oneness Blessings. Urban Essentialz, 664 University Ave. 703-2060, urbanessentialz. com. 7-8 p.m. Love offerings appreciated, all welcome regardless.

Pervert Trivia Night. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 140alex.com.

9 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night. The Old Toad, 277 Alexander St. theoldtoad.com.

9:30 p.m. Free. [ Tuesday, September 6 ] Trivia. Dicky’s, 791 Meigs St. 730-8310. 8 p.m. Free.

Westside Farmer’s Market. St. Monica Church 831 Genesee St. westsidemarketrochester@ gmail.com. 4-7:30 p.m. Free. [ Wed., September 7 ] 12 Steps to a Compassionate Life. Unitarian Universalist Church of Canandaigua, 3024 Cooley Rd., Canandaigua. living-sustainably.org. 7 p.m.

Visit site for information.

Peaches and Cream Luncheon.

Hurd Orchards, Rt 104 W & Monroe-Orleans County Line Rd, Holley. 638-8838, hurdorchards.com. 12:30 p.m. $25-$35, register.

RAPIER SLICES Open Mic. Venu Resto-Lounge, 151 St Paul St. 802-4660. 7:30-11 p.m. $3-5.

18+ with proper ID.

Sports [ Wednesday, August 31 ] Rochester Red Wings vs.

Pawtucket Red Sox. Frontier Field, 1 Morrie Silver Way. redwingsbaseball.com. 7:05 p.m. $6.50-$11.50.

FIRST

[ Saturday, September 3 ] Championship Nite. Canandaigua Motorsports Park, 2820 County Rte 10, Canandaigua. canandaiguamotorsportspark. com. 7 p.m. $12.

Theater

“The Accidental Hero.” Sat Sep 3-Sep 4. Downstairs Cabaret at Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place. Sat 8 p.m., Sun 3 & 7 p.m. $21-$24. 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com.

“The Audience.” Sun Sep 4.

MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 7 p.m. $1 given to audience members, limit 75. 244-0960, muccc.org.

“Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” Through Sep 10. Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, 6877 East Lake Rd., Auburn. Wed Aug 31 2 & 7:30 p.m., Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 2 & 8 p.m., Sat 8 p.m., Mon 7:30 p.m., Tue-Wed Sep 7 2 & 7:30 p.m. $30-$41. 315-2551785, merry-go-round.com.

“On Golden Pond.” Tue Sep 6Oct 2. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Preview Tue Sep 6-Thu 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org.

“Painting Churches” Staged Reading. Wed Sep 7-Sep 8.

Robert Sinclair Theater, Brodie Hall, SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo. 8 p.m. $3. 2455833, bbo.geneseo.edu.

Theater Auditions [ Thursday, September 1 & Saturday, September 3 ] Auditions for “Stray.” Spotlight Studio for the Performing Arts, 3 Railroad St., Fairport. 643-0836, workingclasstheatre.net. Thu 7-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

Working Class Theatre Company.

Wanted: (3) Women and (1) male. [ Tuesday, September 6 ] Pittsford Musicals “Oliver!”

Auditions. Pittsford Sutherland High School, 55 Sutherland St. 586-1500, pittsfordmusicals.org.

6:30 p.m. Free. Children’s parts are open to boys in grades 2-7 at 6:30 p.m. Adult parts are open to ages 18+ at 8 p.m. [ Tuesday, September 6Wednesday, September 7 ] “Doubt” by John Patrick Shanley.

RAPA East End Theatre, 727 E Main St. 705-7450. 7:30 p.m. Free. To be performed late October. Parts are available for one woman early twenties; one woman 50-70 and one African -American woman mid to late thirties. [ Wed., September 7 ] Auditions for Out of Pocket Productions presentation of “The Children’s Hour” by Lillian Hellman. The Space Theater, Hungerford Building, 1115 East Main St., Door 2, Floor 2. outofpocketproductions@yahoo. com, mizsandlot@hotmail.com, thespacerochester.com. 6:30 p.m. Free. Those auditioning should prepare a brief monologue and be prepared to

SPECIAL EVENT | New York State Fair

The New York State Fair is back, and its 12-day run is packed with so many events that there is no way we could fit them into a couple of paragraphs. Instead we’ve highlighted a few key events. The massive event runs through Monday, September 5, at the state fairgrounds just outside of Syracuse.

Perhaps the most exciting part of this year’s fair are the musical guests. Lady Antebellum will perform Friday, and Sugarland will perform with Sara Bareilles Saturday at the Grandstand.

Other big performances include Bruno Mars on Wednesday, August 31, and The Script Saturday at Chevy Court. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.

The State Fair is also a great place to see some good-oldfashioned destruction. The New York State Championship Demolition Derby will feature cars and trucks smashing into each other until only one vehicle is left moving. Check it out Monday, September 5, at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. If destruction isn’t your thing, the Department of Environmental Conservation will have exhibits at the Aquarium Building and Log Cabin Building each day. There will be live fish on display at the aquarium and plenty of educational presentations about the environment.

FRIDAY

[ Friday, September 2Saturday, September 3 ] Rochester Red Wings vs. Syracuse Chiefs. Frontier Field, 1 Morrie Silver Way. redwingsbaseball. com. 7:05 p.m. $6.50-$11.50.

First Friday

Sponsored by

Citywide Gallery Night

September 2 • 6-9pm FirstFridayRochester.org

2 Chic Boutique Beyond the Racks Art Opening

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) State of the City 2011: In The Loop

Bernunzio Uptown Music FREE CONCERT!! WALRI + Windsor Folk Family

Spectrum Gallery Grand Opening of the Spectrum Gallery

Booksmart Studio Thou Art... Will Give...

Chait Fine Art Journeys on Canvas - A Discovery of Freedom Galvin/Davis Studio/Gallery Open Studio with Chas and Tom

The Gallery@Equal=Grounds Hi-Rail Writers & Books Wide Open Mic

September 2nd Highlights: • State of the City: In The Loop at RoCo

Hungerford Urban Artisans (HUA) Open studios at the Hungerford

• Open Studio with Tom and Chas at Galvin/Davis Studio/Gallery

Image City Photography Gallery PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE 2011

• Opening for Audrey Freedman at Renaissance Art Gallery

Joe Bean Coffee Roasters Roc Roots Renaissance Art Gallery Audrey Freedman

Sponsored by:

These events barely scratch the surface of what the New York State Fair has to offer. For a complete event listing and ticket info visit nysfair.org. The fair is located at the Syracuse Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. Don’t forget to try a donut burger! — BY ALEXANDRA CARMICHAEL work with the script. Please bring a resume and a headshot (if available) to the audition. Parts are available for one man, late 20s-early 40s, one woman, 3565, and five to six girls, 11-14. [ Ongoing ] Traveling Cabaret Seeks Male Performer. Call for appointment.

234-6677.

Workshops [ Wednesday, August 31 ] Create Your Own Garden Hypertufa. Tallulah’s Fancy at the Lower Mill, 61 N Main St., Honeoye Falls. 455-6720, talulahsfancy.com. 5:30-6:30 p.m. $20 class, $10 materials, register. Bring two containers that will nest loosely with considerable space between them to allow you to create a mold for your hypertufa planter. [ Thursday, September 1 ] AAA 6 hour Driving Improvement Course. Finger Lakes Community College, Room D214, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua. 394-4400, canandaiguachamber.com.

6:30-9:30 p.m. $40, register.

Market America at Books, ETC. Books Etc, 78 W Main St,

Rt 31, Macedon. 474-4116, books_etc@yahoo.com. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Participants learn how to compare prices and save money on everything they buy on a daily basis.

Toastmasters Club 476. Holiday Inn, 911 Brooks Ave. 4585584, rochestertoastmasters. com. 6-8 p.m. Free. [ Tuesday, September 6 ] Meditation for Everyday Living.

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 7 p.m. Free.

Writing: A Way Through Grief.

Lifetime Care, 3111 S. Winton Rd. 475-8800, lifetimecare.org.

7-8:30 p.m. $5 donation, register.

Bereavement support journaling. [ Wed., September 7 ] Asian Brush Painting/Calligraphy Demo with Dr. Alice Chen. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary. org. 7 p.m. Free, register.

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Film Times Fri Sep 2 – Thu Sep 8 Schedules change often.

Call theaters or visit rochestercitynewspaper.com for updates.

Film

Brockport Strand 637-3310 89 Main St, Brockport APOLLO 18: 7:10, 9:10; also Sat-Mon 1:10, 3:10, 5:10; CARS 2: Sat-Mon 1; DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK: 7:15, 9:20; also Sat-Mon 3:05, 5:10; SHARK NIGHT: 7:15, 9:15; also Sat-Mon 1:15, 3:15, 5:15.

Canandaigua Theatres 396-0110 Wal-Mart Plaza, Canandaigua 30 MINUTES OR LESS: 7:10, 9;10; APOLLO 18: 7:10, 9:10; also Fri-Mon 5:10; also Sat-Mon 1:10, 3:10; BAD TEACHER: 7:10, 9:10; CARS 2: Sat-Mon 1; COLOMBIANA: 7:15, 9:15; also Fri-Mon 5:10; also Sat-Mon 1, 3:05; CONAN THE BARBARIAN: 9:15; DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK: 7:15, 9:150; also Fri-Mon 5:10; also Sat-Mon 3:05; HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS II: 7; also Fri-Mon 4; also Sat-Mon 1; THE HELP: 7:15; also FriMon 4; also Sat-Mon 1; OUR IDIOT BROTHER; 7:15, 9:15; also Fri-Mon 5:15; also SatMon 1:15, 3:15; RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES: 7, 9:15; also Fri-Mon 4; also Sat-Mon 1:15; SHARK NIGHT (3D): 7:15, 9:15; also Fri-Mon 5:15; also Sat-Mon 1:15, 3:15; THE SMURFS: Fri-Mon 5; also Sat-Mon 1, 3; SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD: Fri-Mon 5; also SatMon 1, 3.

One day she killed them all [ REVIEW ] by George Grella

“Colombiana” (PG-13), directed by Olivier Megaton Now playing

Following its traditional tendency to react to particular whispers from the Zeitgeist, the cinema in our enlightened time demonstrates women’s liberation even in violent, straightahead action movies. The superheroes of the comic book movies like “X-Men,” “The Fantastic Four,” and some of the Batman series routinely share their prowess and screen time with superheroines. As films like “La Femme Nikita,” its American remake, “Point of No Return,”

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and Quentin Tarantino’s pretentious “Kill Bill Vol. 1” and “Kill Bill Vol. 2” demonstrate, these days the formidable female assassin has become commonplace, as deadly and ferocious as any of the numerous male killers of the cinema.

“Colombiana,” the latest and quite spectacular example of the empowered (and heavily armed) female, establishes its plot and protagonist on the solid, simple foundation of revenge, and sticks to its principles (and guns) as steadfastly as any spaghetti Western or samurai flick. After witnessing the murder of her parents in Bogotá, Colombia, by a drug lord’s thugs, young Cataleya (Amandla Stenberg) manages a spectacular escape to the U.S. embassy, where she delivers an important computer chip, which serves as her passport to America.

She takes refuge with her Uncle Emilio (Cliff Curtis), himself a criminal boss of some kind in Chicago, and tells him that when she grows up, she wants to be a killer.

The film reopens 15 years later, with the grown up Cataleya (Zoe

Zoe Saldana in “Colombiana.” PHOTO COURTESY EURO CORP.

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Saldana), now a lithe and lovely young woman, apparently successful in her life’s ambition.

She embarks on a stunt that, though early in the action, constitutes the grand set piece of the film, an ingenious plan involving getting herself arrested, then carrying out a complicated method of escaping from her cell, knocking out a guard, rearranging the security cameras, and entering the cell of a Mafia big shot whom she coolly dispatches with the guard’s own gun.

Unlike most contract killers, Cataleya signs her work, decorating the chests of her victims with a sketch of an orchid — her name refers to a variety of that flower — or even occasionally leaving a flower at the scene. That signature initially causes her main adversary, a smart, decent FBI agent (Lennie James) to believe he is hunting a serial killer rather than a professional murderer. While she fulfills her uncle’s assignments for various hits — the jail killing is No. 22 — Cataleya continues to search out the murderers of her parents, now under government protection as informants for the CIA. Much of the conflict in “Colombiana” revolves around the tension between the FBI agent, who wants to find a killer, and the CIA, an organization that increasingly serves as a corrupt villain in contemporary film, which stonewalls all inquiries and obstructs the investigation. Cataleya, who possesses a great many skills — mechanical, electronic, athletic — along with enough artillery to outfit a Third

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“The Guard” (R), written and directed by John Michael McDonagh Opens Friday

“World on a Wire” (NR), directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder Screens Saturday at the Dryden

World insurgency, outwits all the technology the FBI deploys against her. She then threatens the agent and totally intimidates his CIA counterpart to gain the information she needs to track down her ultimate quarry.

The climactic battle between Cataleya and her parents’ killers, an inevitable confrontation, turns into something like World War III. All alone, but armed to the teeth, she fires rocket launchers, machine guns, rifles, and pistols at the drug lord and his cohorts, slaughtering the whole gang; comically, her fiercest fight occurs in a bathroom, where she attempts to stab her adversary with a couple of toothbrushes, an unusual choice for a lethal weapon, though it’s nice that she’s aware of good dental health.

The script adds a few emotional elements to warm up Cataleya’s cold-blooded methods, including the ongoing conflict with her uncle, who though perfectly willing to pay her handsomely for the successful completion of her assignments, strongly opposes her commitment to revenge. Another involves a most unconvincing relationship with a gushingly sincere artist (Michael Vartan), in which she apparently drops in now and then for a little sensitive sex, then, despite his protestations, avoids any other kind of connection. The situation that places the male in the position of the partner pleading for something more than just sex nicely epitomizes the reversal of roles that enables a lovely female to behave as coldly and violently as any macho action star.

“I can’t tell if you’re really motherfucking dumb, or really motherfucking smart,” FBI agent Wendell Everett tells Irish cop Gerry Boyle in “The Guard,” the debut film from writer-director John Michael McDonagh. But that could also apply to my own quandary about the movie in which they are the central characters. A stylistic mash-up, “The Guard” covers quite a few bases: the fish-out-of-water tale, the odd-couple comedy, the buddy-cop action flick, and the chatty gangster yarn. It even contains elements of a classic Western — the twangy score is by Tucson’s Calexico — though the West in question here is lush County Galway, on the left side of Ireland.

Alas, this all-things-to-all-people approach makes the narrative feel overcooked yet underdeveloped, and the seams often show.

Brendan Gleeson in “The Guard.” PHOTO COURTESY ELEMENT PICTURES

Thank goodness, then, for Brendan Gleeson. Oh, you know him, even if you can’t place the name. One of modern cinema’s best character actors, Gleeson has worked for titans like Spielberg, Scorsese, Woo, and Boorman, who directed him to an acclaimed performance in 1998’s “The General.” “The Guard” offers Gleeson another uncommon opportunity for a leading role (Phil Hoffman has presumably cornered the market on films starring fleshy, square-headed strawberryblonds), and he runs with it. Gleeson plays Boyle, the bad lieutenant — er, sergeant of sleepy Connemara, though his taste for drugs and hookers seems more like a fun way to alleviate boredom than nihilistic self-loathing. We witness Boyle’s soft side when he’s caring for his terminally ill ma (the feisty Fionnula Flanagan), but usually he’s off doing the job minimum, or as much as one can accomplish whilst tripping on stolen acid.

Don Cheadle’s Agent Everett is in Connemara on a big cocaine-smuggling case, and his first impression of Boyle is definitely unfavorable. “I tawt only black lads were drug dealers?” Boyle asks in his muddy brogue during the briefing, so you know it won’t be long before the foreign Fed and the lone lawman are pooling their head-butting resources to bring about justice. Even Everett can’t decide whether his new colleague suffers from insular racism or is merely a sly pusher of buttons, but he needs Boyle to help him track a trio of smart, cold-blooded criminals apt to break into a discussion of their favorite philosopher. Now, it’s never a good idea to evoke “Pulp Fiction” without the chops to back it up; McDonagh’s slight script is a little too clever, meaning everyone’s snappy and profane but not human enough to engage us on an empathetic level.

The most recognizable of the thugs is the charismatic Mark Strong (“Sherlock Holmes”), the rare character actor

with the handsome face of a leading man but the talent for those crucial supporting roles. And it should be noted that “The Guard” is surprisingly visual; never mind the postcard-perfect seaside locales of Galway, McDonagh and cinematographer Larry Smith pay close attention to the interiors as well, using bold, eye-popping colors, even in Boyle’s bedroom. The vivid palette, however, can’t distract from the uncharacteristically awful Cheadle.

His accent is wavering and unplaceable anyway, though it’s not his fault that “The Guard” mostly calls for him to mug in reaction to Gleason’s bawdy cheekiness. This is Gleason’s show.

Boyle is the very definition of “antihero,” which gives him license to be entertainingly naughty and satisfyingly noble, often at the same time.

Watching movies from a distance

of decades can leave the viewer at a disadvantage. What was groundbreaking then might now come across as derivative, ironic, occasionally even campy in light of what went down in the years between. So put yourself in a 1973 state of mind for the late Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s sci-fi epic “World on a Wire,” originally made for German TV and recently restored.

Based on Daniel F. Galouye’s 1964 novel “Simulacron-3,” the tense, Kubrickian “World” tells of one scientist’s quest to uncover the truth about the virtual-reality project that drove his predecessor insane.

The camera’s dramatic zooms, ominous pulls back, and totally unsubtle fascination with mirrors are certainly chuckle-inducing, as is the expressionless German-arthouse line delivery. Try to focus instead on the elegant production design as well as the masterfully long and labyrinthine takes, and just get lost in the futuristic world — one that brings to mind both “Inception” and “Avatar” — that Fassbinder constructed so meticulously.

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James Stewart wants a cultured pen pal as a cheap alternative to an encyclopedia, and Margaret Sullavan wants a correspondent with an intellect higher than a broken cigarette lighter. They definitely don’t want each other, since they argue every day as clerks at Frank Morgan’s Budapest leather goods shop. In this gentle and effortless comedy, Ernst Lubitsch teaches us about recognizing solidarity in romance and in the workplace. (Ernst Lubtisch, US 1940, 99 min.)

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This existential exploration of virtual reality tells the tale of a scientist at a cybernetics institute assigned to the Simulacron project, an online universe that can be plugged into and reprogrammed by its users. As his colleagues disappear and yesterday’s papers get rewritten, the scientist begins to suspect that his own reality is being manipulated — but by whom? (WELT AM DRAHT, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, West Germany 1973, 212 min. in two parts with intermission)

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Culver Ridge 16 544-1140 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit APOLLO 18: 2:10, 4:20, 6:45, 9:25; BAD TEACHER: 9:40; CAPTAIN AMERICA: FIRST AVENGER: 1:35, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10; CARS 2: 2, 4:55; COLOMBIANA: 5:10, 7:50, 10:25; also open-captioned 2:25; CONAN THE BARBARIAN (3D): 5:15, 10:30; COWBOY AND ALIENS: 2, 7:35, 10:15; CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE: 1:40, 4:45, 7:40, 10:20; THE DEBT: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30; DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK: 2:20, 5, 7:30, 10:0; FINAL DESTINATION 5 (3D): 4:30, 9:20; FRIGHT NIGHT (3D): 2:30, 7:55; HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS II: 1:25, 4:15, 7:05, 9:55; THE HELP: 1:20, 4:25, 8; OUR IDIOT BROTHER: 2:35, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35; RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES: 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45; SHARK NIGHT: 1:45; also in 3D 2:15, 4:05, 6:55, 7:45, 10; THE SMURFS: 1:55, 4:50, 7:15; SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD: 4, 9:15; also in 3D 1:50, 7.

Dryden Theatre 271-3361 900 East Ave *NOTE: Film times for Wed 8/31-Wed 9/7* GREAT DAY IN THE MORNING: Wed 8/31 8; TEX AVERY AND

Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] APOLLO 18 (PG-13): The newest entry in the faux-foundfootage genre reveals, from the standpoint of two astronauts on a secret mission, the real reason why the United States hasn’t returned to the moon. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown, Vintage, Webster THE DEBT (R): Helen Mirren, Tom Wilkinson, and “Avatar” hero Sam Worthington star in the latest from John Madden (“Shakespeare In Love”), a remake of a 2007 Israeli spy thriller about a trio of retired Mossad agents whose past catches up with them.

Culver, Eastview, Greece, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster GREAT DAY IN THE MORNING (1956): Robert Stack, Raymond Burr, and Virginia Mayo star in this Jacques Tourneur anti-Western set on the eve of the Civil War about a Denver hotel owner involved with two women and harboring Confederate sympathies. Dryden (Wed, Aug 31, 8 p.m.)

THE GUARD (R): This chatty blend of buddy-cop flick and fish-out-ofwater tale stars Don Cheadle as a by-the-books FBI agent forced to work with Brendan Gleeson’s rural Irish sergeant on a narcotics case.

Little, Pittsford THE PENALTY/ONE WEEK (1920/1920): The first in this silent double feature stars Lon

BOB CLAMPETT CARTOONS: Thu 8; THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER: Fri 8; WORLD ON A WIRE: Sat 8; WORLD ON A WIRE/THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER: Sun 2, 7; THE PENALTY AND ONE WEEK: Tue 8; THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH: Wed 9/7 8.

Eastview 13 425-0420 Eastview Mall, Victor APOLLO 18: 1:45, 4:15, 7:20, 9:45; CAPTAIN AMERICA: FIRST AVENGER: 9:40; COLOMBIANA: 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:25; CONAN THE BARBARIAN (3D): 5:10, 10:30; THE DEBT: 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55; DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK: 2:10, 4:40, 7:30, 10; FRIGHT NIGHT (3D): 2:05, 7:55; GLEE (3D): 2:25, 5:05, 7:50, 10:10; HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS II: 1:35, 7:25; THE HELP: 1:30, 4:35, 8; ONE DAY: 4:30, 10:20; OUR IDIOT BROTHER: 1:50, 4:10, 7, 9:50; RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES: 2, 4:55, 7:35 10:05; SHARK NIGHT: 2:15; also in 3D 4:45, 7:45, 10:15; THE SMURFS: 1:55, 4:25, 7:05; SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD: 2:30, 7:15; also in 3D 4:50, 9:35.

Sat-Mon 1:10, 3:10, 5:10; CARS 2: Sat-Mon 1; CONAN THE BARBARIAN: 9:10; DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK: 7:15, 9:15; also Sat-Mon 3:05, 5:10; FRIGHT NIGHT (3D): 7:10, 9:10; also Fri-Sun 1:10, 3:10, 5:10; THE HELP: 7:15; also Sat-Mon 1, 4; OUR IDIOT BROTHER: 7:15, 9:15; also SatMon 1:15, 3:15, 5:15; RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES: 7:05; also Sat-Mon 5; SHARK NIGHT (3D): 7:15, 9:15; also Sat-Mon 1:15, 3:15, 5:15; SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD: Sat-Mon 1, 3.

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225-5810 176 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 30 MINUTES OR LESS: 7:35, 9:45; APOLLO 18: 2:55, 5:10, 7:55, 10:10; CARS 2: 1:50, 4:30; COLOMBIANA: 2:20, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05; CONAN THE BARBARIAN (3D): 2:15, 7:40; THE DEBT: 1:35, 4:15, 7, 9:40; DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK: 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; FINAL DESTINATION 5 (3D): 7:10, 9:35; FRIGHT NIGHT (3D): 5:05, 10:20; THE HELP: 1:30, 4:40, 8; OUR IDIOT BROTHER: 2:35, 5, 7:25, 10; RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES: 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55; SHARK NIGHT: 2:30; also in 3D 4:50, 7:15, 9:50; THE SMURFS: 2, 4:25; SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD: 1:40, 7:05; also in 3D 4:05, 9:30.

Chaney as an unhinged crime boss seeking revenge on the doctor who mistakenly amputated his legs, while the second tells of a different kind of vengeance, one leveled at comedy genius Buster Keaton by his DIY house. Dryden (Tue, Sep 6, 8 p.m.)

SHARK NIGHT 3D (PG-13): A vacation on the Louisiana Gulf turns into a nightmare when a gaggle of nubile young people come under attack from toothy fresh-water sharks. With Donal Logue, Joshua Leonard, and “American Idol” runner-up Katharine McPhee. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown, Webster THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER (1940): The original “You’ve Got Mail” is this Ernst Lubtisch comedy starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan as warring co-workers who, unbeknownst to both of them, are pen-pal lovers.

Dryden (Fri, Sep 2, 8 p.m., and Sun, Sep 4, 7 p.m.)

TEX AVERY AND BOB CLAMPETT CARTOONS (1937-1946): This program showcases classic Looney Tunes — including the first Bugs Bunny short, “A Wild Hare” — and Merrie Melodies by two of the form’s legendary animators.

Dryden (Thu, Sep 1, 8 p.m.)

WORLD ON A WIRE (1973): The late Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s futuristic sci-fi epic about a scientist whose reality is perhaps being manipulated by the simulated reality project that he’s working on. Dryden (Sat, Sep 3, 8 p.m., and Sun, Sep 4, 2 p.m.)

[ CONTINUING ] 30 MINUTES OR LESS (R): “Zombieland” director Ruben Fleischer returns with this manic comedy about a stoner pizzadelivery boy (Jesse Eisenberg) forced to rob a bank by two violent knuckleheads (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson).

With Aziz Ansari and Fred Ward.

Canandaigua, Greece, Tinseltown ANOTHER EARTH (PG-13): This Sundance sweetheart, shot on a shoestring budget, combines sci-fi and philosophy in the tale of a young woman (newcomer Brit Marling) trying to rebuild her life after a tragedy, just as scientists discover a planet identical to this one. Little CONAN THE BARBARIAN (R): Hot man-slab Jason Momoa, most recently seen in “Game of Thrones,” plays the title character in this reboot of Robert E. Howard’s pulp fiction about Conan’s adventures across the continent of Hyboria as he avenges the murder of his father.

Featuring Ron Perlman and Rose McGowan. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown, Vintage, Webster COWBOYS AND ALIENS (PG13): Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford team up for Jon Favreau’s sci-fi Western, which watches as settlers and natives lay their differences aside to take on invaders in 1873 Arizona. With Paul Dano, Sam Rockwell, and Olivia Wilde. Culver, Tinseltown CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE. (PG-13): This romantic comedy from the

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3:10, 5:30, 7:50, 10:05; APOLLO 18: 12:15, 2:25, 4:50, 7, 8:05, 9:10, 10:15; BAD TEACHER: 10:05; CARS 2: 1:15, 4:15; COLOMBIANA: 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10; CONAN THE BARBARIAN (3D): 1, 7:05; COWBOYS AND ALIENS: 7:15, 10; THE DEBT: 1:10, 4:05, 7, 9:45; DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK: 12:10, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; FINAL DESTINATION 5 (3D): 12:35, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10:15; FRIGHT NIGHT (3D): 4, 9:55; HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS II: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50; also in IMAX 3D 4:45; THE HELP: 12, 1:40, 3:15, 5, 6:30, 8:20, 9:45; OUR IDIOT BROTHER: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40; RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES: 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10; SHARK NIGHT (3D): 12:20, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10:10; THE SMURFS: 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35; SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD: 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25; TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON: 1:05.

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APOLLO 18: 1:10, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15, 10:30; also Sat-Mon 10:30 a.m.; BAD TEACHER: 9:40; CARS 2: 1:30, 3:45; also Sat-Mon 11:10 a.m.; COLOMBIANA: 12:30, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15; also SatMon 10:05 a.m.; CONAN THE BARBARIAN (3D): 2:20, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10; also Sat-Sun 11:45 a.m.; THE DEBT: 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10:10; DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK: 12:15, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10; HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: 4:15, 9:50; also Sat-Mon 11 a.m.; THE HELP: 6:15, 9:15; also closed-captioned 1, 4:05, 7:05, 10:05; also Sat-Mon cc 10 a.m.; ONE DAY: 1:40, 7:15; OUR IDIOT BROTHER: 1:20, 3:30, 5:55, 8:30, 10:35; also Sat-Mon 10;45 a.m.; RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES: 2:15, 4:50, 7:20, 9:55; also Sat-Mon 11:45 a.m.; SHARK NIGHT (3D): 12:45, 3, 5:30, 8, 10:20; also Sat-Mon 10:15 a.m.; THE SMURFS: 4:40; also Sat-Mon 11:20 a.m.; also in 3D 2, 7:10; SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD: 1:50, 7; also Sun 10 a.m.; also in 3D 4:30, 9:30; also Sat-Mon in 3D 11:30 a.m.

directors of “I Love You, Phillip Morris” stars Steve Carell as a newly single dad navigating the dating scene with the help of cocky bachelor Ryan Gosling. Co-starring Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, and Marisa Tomei. Culver, Pittsford THE DEVIL’S DOUBLE (R): New Zealand’s Lee Tamahori (“Die Another Day”) directs Dominic Cooper (“Mamma Mia”) in this biographical thriller as Latif Yahia, the unassuming man whose job it was to pretend to be Saddam Hussein’s psycho son Uday.

Pittsford DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK (R): Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce star in this Guillermo del Toro-scripted remake of the TV horror movie about a young girl terrorized by killer creatures after she goes to live with her father and his new girlfriend. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown, Vintage, Webster FRIGHT NIGHT (R): Up-and-comer Anton Yelchin takes on the everinteresting Colin Farrell as the vampire next-door in this remake of the 80’s cult classic by “Lars and the Real Girl” director Craig Gillespie. With Toni Collette and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown, Vintage HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 (PG-13): There’s gonna be a showdown!

Canandaigua, Cinema, Culver, Eastview, Tinseltown, Webster THE HELP (PG-13): The eagerly awaited adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s bestseller is an

ensemble drama set in 1960’s Mississippi about the relationships between white households and the African-American women who work for them. With Emma Stone, Viola Davis, and Bryce Dallas Howard. Canandaigua, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (PG-13): Time for your yearly Woody Allen film; this one, set in the City of Light, is a time-hopping ensemble comedy about the dueling illusions of love and art starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, and Kathy Bates as Gertrude Stein. Pittsford ONE DAY (PG-13): Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess star for Danish filmmaker Lone Scherfig (“An Education”) in this love story that observes as two people meet on the same day over a period of 20 years. Co-starring Patricia Clarkson. Eastview, Little, Webster OUR IDIOT BROTHER (R): Paul Rudd isn’t really an idiot; he just plays the title character in this Jesse Peretz comedy about a hippieish stoner opposite Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, and Emily Mortimer as his frustrated sisters. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG-13): Oscar nominee/soap star/college student James Franco headlines this origin story set in modern day that reveals how scientists might be to blame for ultimate simian supremacy. With Freida Pinto and John Lithgow.

Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintage, Webster SARAH’S KEY (PG-13): Kristin Scott-Thomas stars in this French film about a modernday journalist who finds her life becoming entwined with the story of a young girl whose family was torn apart during the notorious Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup of 1942.

Little, Pittsford THE SMURFS (PG): Neil Patrick Harris stars in the big-screen adaptation of the kids’ cartoon, a blend of live-action and animation that follows our little blue heroes — just three apples high! — as they unwittingly tumble from their world into ours.

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Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown, Vintage, Webster TERRI (R): Azazel Jacobs follows up his acclaimed indie “Momma’s Man” with this bittersweet comedy about the friendship between an overweight teenage loner (Jacob Wysocki, in his feature debut) and his assistant principal (the invaluable John C. Reilly). Little

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Jam Section BRIAN MARVIN Lead Vocalist, looking to join a band. Rock Star, Mr. Rochester, 255 Pearl St. 585-473-5089 CALLING ALL MUSICIANS OF ALL GENRES - the Rochester Music Coalition wants you!

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secure practice space. No rental or utility fees. Call 585621-5488 PERFORMANCE AUDIO EQUIPMENT — 38-piece set of quality performance equipment including multiple amps, microphones, pre-amps, stands and much more. Not sold separately. $1290. Call 585259-6934.

THE CHORUS OF THE GENESEE (CoG) has openings in all voice parts. The CoG performs a wide variety of musical styles from barbershop to Broadway, to patriotic and religious. Men of all ages.

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Serenity on a Hillside

172 Shepard Street P LY M O U T H S P I R I T UA L I S T C H U R C H Together We Are One

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Sunday Services 10:30 AM All Message Service & Free Spiritual Healing Third Weds ~ 7 PM ~ Séances ~ Classes ~ Gallery Reading ~ For more information and schedules www.plymouthspiritualistchurch.org Robin Higgins, Pastor ~ Phone: 585.271.1470

Nestled at the end of Shepard Street, across from Pinnacle Hill in the Upper Monroe

with windows on three sides. The master bedroom’s large square footage provides

neighborhood is a turn-of-the-century Colonial Revival house which seems built to be one with its surroundings. A walkway with iron rail wraps around the house, providing gorgeous views of the quiet neighborhood and towering landscape.

ample space for rest and repose. Original porcelain wall sconces, tub and hexagonal tiles grace the full bath on this level.

Visitors to 172 Shepard Street are greeted by a wide open porch and glass-paned entrance door. The sunlight from the porch is echoed in the gleaming buttery-colored refinished oak floors in the foyer, with its decorative stairway and carved diamond pattern in the posts. To the right through a wide entryway is more original oak hardwood in the living room. Stained glass, a wood burning fireplace and glass-doored bookcases all add to the charm of this space. Adjoining the living room is the dining room with coffered ceiling, bay window, lovely window seat and more stained glass.

Cooks will love the walk-in pantry. Just in back of the kitchen, it features glass-doored cabinets and many storage units. The eat-in kitchen has original maple floors, a ceiling fan and original candy dish lighting. Just off the kitchen is a porch leading to a sprawling deck and fenced yard with more chances to take in the breathtaking vista of Pinnacle Hill.

The second floor of the house boasts three bedrooms with yellow pine floors.

One bedroom has a large bay window.

Another has an enclosed sleeping porch

The finished attic is a lovely bonus with its skylight, built-in bookcases and whimsical chalkboard wall with storage hutch. This space provides a great rainy day play area for children or spare bedroom for quiet-seeking guests.

Defined largely by the establishment of the Crosman Seed House and Company in the 1800s, the Upper Monroe neighborhood is exemplified by homeowners who care for their yards and gardens and who feel a connection with the parks and open spaces. Within walking distance are shops, restaurants, the Monroe YMCA and branch library, the farmers market at Blessed Sacrament Church, Interstate 490 and the pride of the neighborhood, Cobb’s Hill Park, with its tennis courts, reservoir, and circular walking/jogging path with sweeping views of the city.

Listed at $154,900 by Rome Celli of RE/MAX First (585-756-7425), 172 Shepard Street is 1890 square feet, with a second full bath in the basement. For additional information, visit http:// rochestercityliving.com/property/R159268.

by Janet Collinge Janet lived in the Upper Monroe neighborhood in the 1990s and is currently a member of the Neighborhood of the Arts Planning Committee.

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Participants will be paid an average of $750. For more information, visit www.rochestervictoryalliance.org. To learn if you qualify, or to schedule

ADOPTED ADULTS WANTED! Adoption Resource Network at Hillside is looking for a few adults who were adopted to volunteer for the AdoptMent program. AdoptMent matches adult adoptees with children who are somewhere in the adoption process. AdoptMent youth and adults meet as a group and individually for one hour a week from September until June. Training and support are provided. If you are interested, please call or email Shari Bartlett at 585-350- 2529, sbartlet@hillside.com.

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COMPEER’S “50 PROMISED” CAMPAIGN is underway! Volunteers needed to mentor youth experiencing parental incarceration. Spend rewarding time each month doing fun activities. Vehicle needed, training/support provided. Laura Ebert/Compeer lebert@compeer.org 585-546-8280 Ext-117 FOSTER PARENTS WANTED! Monroe County is looking for adults age 21 and over to consider opening their homes to foster children.

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NEW FIBRO SUPPORT Group is seeking volunteers for all positions, long-term & short-term Call Brenda 585-341-3290 YMCA OMBUDSMAN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! LIFESPAN If you are a good listener, like resolving problems and want to protect the rights of older individuals in long term care, Call 585-244-8400 Ext. 178 THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF GENESEE VALLEY welcomes volunteers to help weekly, monthly or once a year. We match your interests with our projects. Each volunteer makes a difference. Call 585-288-2910.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED To assist with praise and worship. Living Waters Fellowship is a Christ centered non-denominational church in the early stages of development. Individuals, groups, and musicians are welcomed. Call 585-957-6155.

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[ LEGAL NOTICE ] J.A.A.M. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 1, 2011. NY office location: MONROE County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to THE LLC, 37 MARKET STREET, BROCKPORT, NEW YORK 14420. General purposes. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of Application for Authority of Bell and Howell BCC LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/17/11.

The LLC was formed in DE 6/7/11. Office loc.: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against may be served. The principal business loc. is 75 Josons Dr., Rochester, NY 14623. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is 3791 S. Alston Ave., Durham, NC 27713 . The office address required to be maintained in DE is 203 NE Front St., Ste. 101, Milford, DE 19963. Cert. of formation filed with DE Sec. of State, Dept. of State, Div. of Corporations, P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of Application for Authority of Bell and Howell, LLC. The ficticious name under which the LLC will do business in NY is Bell and Howell (DE), LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/20/11.

The LLC was formed in DE 05/24/11 Office loc.: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 3791 S. Alston Ave., Durham, NC 27713 .

The required office address to be maintained in DE is 203 NE Front St., Ste. 101, Milford, DE 19963. Cert. of formation filed with DE Sec. of State, Dept. of State, Div. of Corporations, P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of formation: Stoneleigh Ventures LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY 7/13/2011.

Location: Monroe County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O Stoneleigh Ventures LLC, 78 Stoneleigh Ct., Rochester, NY 14618. No specific dissolution date. Purpose: Any lawful purpose [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Runway Earth, LLC (“LLC”) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on August 15, 2011. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY

designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o the LLC, 11 Sand Brook Road, Pittsford, New York 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ LEGAL NOTICE LEXINGTON MACHINING LLC ] Notice of Organization: Lexington Machining LLC was filed with SSNY on 7/27/11. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. PO address which SSNY shall mail any process against the LLC served upon him: 677 Buffalo Rd., Rochester, NY 14611. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] 1214-1216 East Main Street LLC Filed Articles of Organization with NYS on 6/9/2011. Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. The Principal business location is 1214 – 1216 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609. The Secretary of State has been designated as its agents And post office address to which the Secretary of State shall Mail a copy of any process against it is c/o 1214-1216 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] 2870 Buffalo Road Real Estate Holdings, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 8/10/2011. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 2870 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] 3720 REDMAN RD. LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 7/28/11. NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to Thomas Conrow, 3797 Redman Rd., Brockport, NY 14420. General Purposes [ NOTICE ] 383 Park Avenue LLC Filed Articles of Organization with NYS on 6/9/2011. Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. The Principal business location is 383 Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. The Secretary of State has been designated as its agents And post office address to which the Secretary of State shall Mail a copy of any process against it is c/o 383

Legal Ads Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] 4506 CULVER ROAD, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/3/2011. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 67760, Rochester, NY 14617. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 4506 Culver Rd., Rochester, NY 14622. [ NOTICE ] 6 Vinyard Hill LLC Filed Articles of Organization with NYS on 6/9/2011.

Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York.

The Principal business location is 6 Vinyard Hill, Fairport, NY 14450. The Secretary of State has been designated as its agents And post office address to which the Secretary of State shall Mail a copy of any process against it is c/o6 Vinyard Hill LLC, 6 Vinyard Hill, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] 885 Long Pond Pizza, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 8/10/2011. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 65 Mitchell Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] BOUNDARY FENCE OF ROCHESTER, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 7/1/11. NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, Attn: Managing Member, 595 Trabold Rd., Rochester, NY 14624.

General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] BRIGHTLY FARMS LAND COMPANY, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 7/11/11. NY Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 1769 Redman Road, Hamlin, NY 14464.

General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] CALVARY APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed

with the Sec of State of NY on 7/20/11. NY Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 45 Hendrix Rd., W. Henrietta, NY 14586.

General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Comet Informatics, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 8/10/2011. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 640 Kreag Rd. Ste 300, Pittsford, NY 14534. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] CROWN POINT RE CONSULTING, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/28/2011. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2255 Lyell Ave., Rochester, NY 14606.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Demontes Break Room LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 5/3/2011. LLC’s office is in Monroe County.

SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 1600 Lyell Avenue, Rochester, NY 14606. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] DENMARK REAL ESTATE COMPANY, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 7/15/2011.

LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 32 Quail Lane, Rochester, NY 14624.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] JP EQUIPMENT LEASING, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 7/15/2011.

LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 32 Quail Lane, Rochester, NY 14624.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] KEADY LANDSCAPING, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State

(SS) on 7/15/2011. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 32 Quail Lane, Rochester, NY 14624. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] LAKEVIEW DOODLES LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/20/2011. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 16250, Rochester, NY 14616.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. { NOTICE ] NEXTGEN COLLECTIONS, LLC. The name of the Foreign Limited Liability Company is: NEXTGEN COLLECTIONS, LLC. App. for Authority filed with the Dept. of State of NY on 8/4/2011. Jurisdiction: California and the date of its organization is: May 2, 2011. Office location in New York State: Monroe County . The Secretary of the State of NY (“SSNY”) is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served, the address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of such process is: Wayne B. Cooper, Attorney at Law, Thirty Oakland Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960.

Address maintained in its jurisdiction is: Thirty Oakland Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960. The authorized officer in its jurisdiction of organization where a copy of its Certificate of Formation can be obtained is: California Secretary of State, 1500 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814. The purpose of the company is: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of THE SUNNY LAW FIRM, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State of New York (SSNY) 7/6/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY may mail a copy of process to LLC. 369 W. Squire Dr. #6, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of YOLO VENTURES, LLC, Art. of Org. filled Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/26/11. Office location: Monroe County.

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

SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC. 813 Coventry Drive, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful purpose [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number

not yet assigned, beer, & wine license has been applied for by 960 SOUTH CLINTON, INC, Inc. dba HIGHLAND PARK DINER, 960 S. Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, County of Monroe, City of Rochester, for a restaurant.

LLC: Mark M. Guggino, 5503 W. Henrietta Rd., W. Henrietta, NY 14586.

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: Real estate holding.

[ 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 EL AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL INC, Inc. dba EL AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL, 2820 West Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623, County of Monroe, Town of Brighton, for a restaurant.

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 2200 Buffalo Road, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/17/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

[ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, number not yet assigned, for a full on premise beer &wine license has been applied for by LYNN’S DIM SUM LLC, Inc. dba Golden Port Dim Sum, 105 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604, County of Monroe, City of Rochester 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 MANOOVER ENTERPRISES, Inc. dba HUGO’S ITALIAN BISTRO, 3259 Winton Rd. S., Suite 4 Rochester, NY 14623, County of Monroe, Town of Henrietta, for a restaurant. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Authorization of PITTSFORD PLAZA SPE, LLC (LLC). Application for Authority filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 8/12/11. Office location: Monroe County, NY. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 8/8/11. Principal business location: 1265 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011 which is also the registered agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served. DE address of LLC: The Corporation Trust Company, Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801.

Certificate of Formation filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Suite 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 103 CASTLE RD., LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/22/11.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 2900 MONROE AVE., LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/26/99. Office location: Monroe County.

Princ. office of LLC: 1050 E. Ridge Rd., Rochester, NY 14621. Latest date on which the LLC may dissolve is 2/26/2059.

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

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 65-A Monroe Ave., Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: Commercial real estate. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 3500 EAST AVE., LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/4/99. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 1050 E. Ridge Rd., Rochester, NY 14621. Latest date on which the LLC may dissolve is 3/31/2059.

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

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 65-A Monroe Ave., Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: Commercial real estate. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the limited liability company is Guiding E.D.G.E. Consulting LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 06/27/2011.

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 any process to The LLC, 60 Mahogany Run, Pittsford, New York 14534.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful activity. Principal business location: 60 Mahogany Run, Pittsford, New York 14534. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of B.T. Wood Group, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/29/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 211 Spruce Ave. Rochester, NY 14611.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of BACCOS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/29/2011. 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: 465 East Moreno Dr., Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Binici Arms Co., LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State (SSNY) on 7/25/11. Location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated Agent of LLC to whom process may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to: 1580 Westfall Rd. Rochester NY 14618.

Purpose any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Choice Nutrition & Wellness, LLC. Articles of Incorporation filed on 8/8/2011 with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY). Office location: Monroe County, NY. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 170 Dale Road Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of DEWEY CENTER, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/12/11. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 2771-2781 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14616. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 95 Longford Rd., Rochester, NY 14615. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Ellie’s Gluten Free Bakery LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/28/11.

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 65 Terrace Hill Dr., Penfield, NY 14526. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Final Drop LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/24/2011. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 225 Norman Rd., Rochester, NY 14623.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. The LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of KJPB PROPERTIES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/10/2011.

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, 10 Rollins Crossing, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 814 SOUTH AVE, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/08/11. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail

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A report of unclaimed amounts of money or other property has been made to the State Comptroller and that a listing of names of persons appearing to be entitled is on file and open to the public inspection at Community Bank, N.A. Such held amounts of money or other property will be paid or delivered to proven entitled parties by Community Bank, N.A through October 31.On or before November 10, any remaining unclaimed monies or other properties will be paid or delivered to the State Comptroller.

NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING AS OWNERS OF UNCERTAIN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY HELD BY COMMUNITY BANK, N.A. 45-49 COURT STREET CANTON NY 13617-0509 The persons whose names and last known addresses are set forth below from the records of the above named banking organization to be entitled to unclaimed property consisting of cash amounts of fifty dollars or more.

AMOUNTS HELD OR OWING FOR THE PAYMENT OF NEGOTIABLE INVESTMENTS, CERTIFIED CHECKS OR DEPOSITS VONNE TRIASSI ENTERPRISES NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ALBERT DAVIS DEANNA M ROBINSON, JEFFERY L ROBINSON CUST UTMA BRIAN J KILLIGREW, ALICE J ELLISON ROGER W MASCLE LESLIE LOOMIS ROBERT L PENTA IDA BORGESE

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Legal Ads > page 37 a copy of process to the LLC, 705 Maple Street, Rochester, New York 14611. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: AMAZON & ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/28/11. 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, 14 Hallmont Circle, Suite B, Penfield, New York 14526. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LLC. Lyons Logistics, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/20/11. Office location: Monroe County.

Principal business location: 75 North Main Street, Fairport, NY 14450. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to c/o Jeffrey B. Andrus, Esq., Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, One Park Place, 300 South State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202-2078. Purpose: any business permitted under law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Michelle’s Catering Company, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 8/4/11. 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 Bansbach Zoghlin, PC, 31 Erie Canal Dr., Ste. A, Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of QR Wild LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/07/11.

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: 7014 13th Ave, Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of RECINO REALTY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/14/2011.

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: 2813 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617.

Purpose: any lawful act

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[ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of SalSells, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/3/2010. 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: 40A Grove St., Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Shibath LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/18/2011. 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, 2269 Lyle Avenue, Rochester, NY 14606.

Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of SPAMPIV, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/14/11. Office location: Monroe County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4 Jewelberry Drive, Webster, NY 14580.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of ST. PAUL PROPERTIES II, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/27/11.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 2750 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618.

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 TIPPING POINT PUBLIC RELATIONS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/28/2011. Office location: Monroe County.

Princ. office of LLC: 277 Alexander St., Ste. 100, Rochester, NY 14607.

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

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 254 LaSalle Dr., Webster, NY 14580.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] OLED TECHNOLOGIES LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 8/1/2011. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 1645 Lyell Avenue, Suite 140, Rochester NY 14606.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.

[ NOTICE ] PRSE, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 6/16/11.

NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 3349 Monroe Ave., Ste. 328, Rochester, NY 14472. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Vanderlinde Farm, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 7/14/2011. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 28 Knollwood Dr. Rochester, NY 14618. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Name: BRYANT DESIGN STUDIOS LLC. Arts.

Of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/05/2011. 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: C/O BRYANT DESIGN STUDIOS LLC, One East Main Street, 10th Floor, Rochester, New York 14614. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF KOSK PROPERTIES LLC ] Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 07/15/2011. Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to KOSK PROPERTIES LLC, C/O OLIVE McCALMAN, 81 GOETHALS DR., ROCHESTER, NY 14616.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] DGH PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC has filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State on August 2, 2011.

It’s office is located in Monroe County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process will be mailed to: The LLC, 198 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14611. It’s business 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 Act. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the Limited Liability Company (LLC) is CCH Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on July 28, 2011, Office location is Monroe County, New York. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 120 Kaywood Drive, Rochester, New York 14626. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the Limited Liability Company (LLC) is AHPR Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on July 28, 2011, Office location is Monroe County, New York. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 120 Kaywood Drive, Rochester, New York 14626. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the Limited Liability Company (LLC) is CKL Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on July 28, 2011, Office location is Monroe County, New York. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 120 Kaywood Drive, Rochester, New York 14626. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the Limited Liability Company (LLC) is WMGG Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on July 28, 2011, Office location is Monroe County, New York.

The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 120 Kaywood Drive, Rochester, New York 14626. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index No. 2010-10751 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE

ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Kenneth S. Palumbo; Stacy L. Vaiana, a/k/a Stacy Palumbo; Capital One Bank; ESL Federal Credit Union, Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 16, 2011 and entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the front vestibule of the Monroe County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York, County of Monroe, on September 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., on that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Greece, County of Monroe and State of New York, known and described as Lot Number 46 of the Picturesque Acres Subdivision Section Number 5, as shown on a map of said subdivision filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office on March 2, 1962, in Liber 153 of Maps, at page 5. Said Lot Number 46 fronts 90 feet on the south side of El Mar Drive in said subdivision, is the same width in rear and 150 feet in depth throughout, all as shown on said map. The grantor herein also conveys to the grantee the right to use El Mar Drive, Picturesque Drive, and Marie Elaina Drive as a means of ingress and egress to and from Mt. Read Boulevard, which streets are shown on the maps of Picturesque Acres Subdivision, Sections Nos. 5, 3, 2 and 1, filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office which said streets the grantor reserves the right to dedicate to the Town of Greece, New York.

Tax Account No. 060.051-4 Property Address: 220 El Mar Drive, Town of Greece, New York Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto, covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations, and easements of record and prior liens, if any, municipal departmental violations, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the Complaint and Judgment filed in this action. Judgment amount: $83,910.08 plus, but not limited to, costs, disbursements, attorney fees and additional allowance, if any, all with legal interest.

DATED: August 2011 Aaron J. Sperano, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767

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(1) Roy Griffith, 60, John Sanborn, 53, and Douglas Ward, 55, were arrested in Deerfield Township, Mich., in July and charged with stealing a 14-foot-long stuffed alligator from a barn, dragging it away with their truck, and using it to surf in the mud (“mudbogging”). When the gator’s owner tracked down the three nearby, they denied the theft and insisted that theirs is an altogether-different 14-foot-long stuffed alligator. (Ward’s blood-alcohol reading was 0.40.) (2) When deputies in Monroe County, Tenn., arrested a woman for theft in August, they learned that one of the items stolen was a 150-year-old Vatican-certified holy relic based on the Veil of Veronica (supposedly used to wipe Jesus’ face before the crucifixion). The painting had been stolen from the closet of a trailer home on a back road in the Tennessee mountains, where a local named “Frosty,” age 73, had kept it for 20 years with no idea of its significance.

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— Of the 1,500 judges who referee disputes as to whether someone qualifies for Social Security disability benefits, David Daugherty of West Virginia is the current soft-touch champion, finding for the claimant about 99 percent of the time (compared to judges’ overall rate of 60 percent). As The Wall Street Journal reported in May, Daugherty decided many of the cases without hearings or with the briefest of questioning, including batches of cases brought by the same lawyer. He criticized his less lenient colleagues, who “act like it’s their own damn money we’re giving away.”

(A week after the Journal report, Judge Daugherty was placed on leave, pending an investigation.)

This Stimulus Money? The Omaha (Neb.) Public School system spent $130,000 of its stimulus grant recently just to buy 8,000 copies of the book “The Cultural Proficiency Journey: Moving Beyond Ethical Barriers Toward Profound School Change” -- that is, one copy for every single employee, from principals to building custodians. Alarmingly, wrote an Omaha World-Herald columnist, the book is “riddled with gobbledygook,” “endless graphs,” and such tedium as the “cultural proficiency continuum” and discussion of the “disequilibrium” arising “due to the struggle to disengage with past actions associated with unhealthy perspectives.”

— Once hired, almost no federal employee ever leaves. Turnover is so slight that, among the typical causes for workers leaving, “death by natural causes” is more likely the reason than “fired for poor job performance.” According to a July USA Today report, the federal rate of termination for poor performance is less than one-fifth the private sector’s, and the annual retention rate for all federal employees was 99.4 percent (and for white collar and upper-income workers, more than 99.8 percent). Government defenders said the numbers reflect excellence in initial recruitment.

— Bats’ Rights: In January, Alison Murray purchased her first-ever home, in Aberdeen, Scotland, but was informed in August that she has to relocate, temporarily, because the house has become infested with bats, which cannot be disturbed, under Scottish and European law, once they settle in. Conservation officials advised her that she could probably move back in November, when the bats leave to hibernate.

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[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get involved in events that draw people who work in the same field you do. You will start a friendship with someone who can share information, as well as suggestions and concerns, with you. Love will develop with someone who mirrors you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Use your body language to attract someone who interests you. Don’t reveal too much information about your current situation or your plans for the future. Listen attentively and touch affectionately.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It is best to downplay whatever you do, say or think. Not everyone will agree with you, and an argument will not show off your best side. Don’t let love frazzle you. Your ability to take hold of a situation and make it work will attract someone special.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get to know a love interest before you let your emotions take over.

Being too clingy or looking for a commitment too fast will work against you. Let whomever you meet make the first move.

Remain a little aloof until you feel you have secured a place in your partner’s heart.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Touch base with someone from your past who you cannot stop thinking about. You have to deal with emotional baggage that you’ve been carrying before you can resume your search for the right partner.

Remembering the good is fine, but not if it makes you set an unreasonable partnership standard.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Opportunities are all around if you are open to trying something out of the ordinary. Putting yourself in unfamiliar places or situations will be conducive to finding a special person with

whom to share your life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t lead someone on or you may ruin your chance of being with this person later, when you are truly ready to make a commitment. For now, it is best to be playful, fun and honest about your intentions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you are attracted to someone, let your gestures lead the way.

Make affectionate suggestions that show you are interested without being overbearing.

There is a fine line between loving someone and trying to possess them. Jealousy will not work in your favor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your unpredictable, playful attitude will draw a lot of attention. If you aren’t certain about how you feel, it is best not to become too chummy with anyone who is trying to guilt or corner you into making a promise that you know in your heart you will not honor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take an interest in someone who believes in you and will contribute to the lifestyle you want to live. It will help if you come from similar backgrounds and have the same goals as the person with whom you want to spend the rest of your life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Share your thoughts and you will attract partners who want to commit to you. Before you proceed, make sure that is what you want. Your desire for variety can lead to a sticky situation if you have moved too quickly and had a change of heart.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you meet someone you like, it’s OK to make the first move. Your confidence and take-charge attitude will be enticing and will lead to an encounter that is sure to be not only intimate but also very promising.

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