Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] “Echo Sonata” by Rosalyn Engelamn Fri Oct 21. Hartnett Gallery, University of Rochester, Wilson Commons. 4-7 p.m. 275-4188, blogs.rochester.edu/ Hartnett. “The Nature of Form: Beauty and Trauma” by Anne Punzi Fri Oct 21. MCC Mercer Gallery, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. Artist talk noon, reception 7-9 p.m. 292-2021, monroecc.edu/go/mercer/ Penfield Art Association’s Seventh Autumn Show Closing Reception Fri Oct 21. Legacy-Willow Pond, 40 Willow Pond Way. 7-9 p.m. 385-1269 “Telling Our Story” Creative Hue Artist Collective Fri Oct 21. Williams Gallery, 220 S Winton Rd. 5-8 p.m. 271-9070, rochesterunitarian.org “Extreme Materials 2” Sat Oct 22. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 8-11 p.m. $25. 276-8939, mag.rochester.edu. “Paying Homage,” paintings and drawings by Thomas Insalaco Sat Oct 22. Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 2715885, oxfordgallery.com. Department of Art Alumni Exhibition Tue Oct 25. Tower Fine Arts Center @ SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. 4-6 p.m. 395ARTS, brockport.edu. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor 1570 East Ave. Through Oct 28: “natuer3ways” featuring Hiroko Battey, Dave Braun, and Anne McCune. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends by appt. 7701923. 1975 Gallery at the Public Market, 280 Union St. North, Floor 3 above Flour City Bakery. Through Nov 5: “By the Pale Moonlight.” By appt. 1975ish.com 2 Chic Boutique 151 Park Ave. Through Oct 31: Beyond the Racks: Ali Meyer. 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. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Art Forum and Gallery 494 East Ave. Through Oct 28: “Interplay of Form and Color,” acrylic on paper by Sophia Amm. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-2 p.m. by appt. only. 244-9892, aauwrochester.org. Arts & Cultural Council Gallery 277 N Goodman St. Through Nov 3: “Opening: The Coastal Series” by Jean K Stephens. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 473-4000, artsrochester.org. Baobab Cultural Center 728 University Ave. Through Nov 30: “Magnificent Africa III.” Thu-Fri 5:30-9 p.m., Sat 2-4 p.m. 5632145, thebaobab.org. Barnes and Noble Gallery 3349 Monroe Ave, Pittsford. Through Oct 30: Rochester Area Colored Pencil Club Annual Fall Art Show. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 586-6020, barnesandnoble.com. Books Etc. 78 W. Main St., Macedon. Through Dec 30: “Where the Journey Begins,” the work of Kelly Ayer, D. Brent Walton, and Bev Owen. Wed-Sun Noon-5 p.m. 474-4116, books_ etc@yahoo.com.
KIDS | Family Halloween Events
As a kid, Halloween was always one of my favorite holidays. Who doesn’t love getting dressed up and going door-to-door for free candy? Many local organizations offer family-friendly Halloween events so you and your kids can enjoy the holiday for more than just one night of trick-or-treating. Below find just a sampling of local events. The Rochester Dinosaur Corn Maze (2755 Penfield Road) will be open Friday-Sunday until Sunday, November 6. With a five-acre maze, pumpkin picking, and other Halloween activities, this one offers something to please all ages. Admission is $8-$10. For information call 944-6459 or visit countrywaycornmaze.com. Long Acre Farms (1342 Eddy Road, Macedon) will also be offering a corn maze and various Halloween-themed activities on Friday, October 21-Saturday, October 22, and Friday, October 28-Saturday, October 29. Admission is $8-$10. Call 315-986-4202 or visit longacrefarms.com. The Sierra Club’s Rochester Regional Group will be hosting its annual fall festival on Saturday, October 22, 5-7:30 p.m. at Brighton Town Park (777 Westfall Road). The theme of this year’s festival is “Owl-O-Ween,” and will feature a scavenger hunt, costume contest, a demonstration with multiple live owls, and many other Halloween themed activities. There is a suggested donation of $5-$12. For more information newyork. sierraclub.org/Rochester. The Seneca Park Zoo will be offering its popular annual event “ZooBoo” (pictured). The event will continue Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $7, and will include trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed activities, and of course your favorite animals. The zoo is located at 2222 St. Paul St. Visit senecaparkzoo.org. For more information on these events or other family friendly Halloween events, visit our website at rochestercitynewspaper. com/events. — BY ERIC LACLAIR Booksmart Studio 250 N. Goodman St. Through Oct 28: Print Club of Rochester Annual Members’ Show. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1-800-761-6623, booksmartstudio.com. Bridge Gallery Brodie Fine Arts, SUNY Geneseo. Through Nov 1: Art Scholars Exhibit. MonFri 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-11 p.m. 245-5814, Geneseo.edu. Bug Jar 219 Monroe Ave. Through Nov 30: “Kurt Ketchum: (2BCON’T).” Mon-Sun 8 p.m.- 2 a.m. 454-2966, bugjar.com. B.T. Roberts Memorial Hall Gallery at Roberts Wesleyan College 2301 Westside Drive. Through Dec 15: “Landscapes: Having Eyes to See” by Dr. Brian Babcock. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 594-6800, nes.edu.
Central Library 115 South Ave. Oct 23-Dec 4: “The Art of the Book.” Mon & Thu 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Tue, Wed & Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. 428-7300. Chait Fine Art Gallery 234 Mill St. Through Oct 28: “Memes & Themes,” a new collection by Carol Douglas. By appointment. 454-6730, schait@chaitstudios.com. Community Darkroom Gallery 713 Monroe Ave. Through Oct 29: “Dreams and Other Worlds,” photographs by Alison Tyne. Mon 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Tue-Thu 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri 12-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 271-5920, geneseearts.org. Crocus Clay Works Gallery Hungerford Building Door continues on page 24 rochestercitynewspaper.com City 23