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News. Music. Life.

It’s that thing that comes in the middle of the night and eats you.”

NEWS, PAGE 10

Council’s mayor quandary continues.

NEWS, PAGE 6

Kicking ash borer.

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A new Scrooge in Geva’s “Carol.”

THEATER, PAGE 24

COVER STORY | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO | PAGE 10 | ILLUSTRATION BY MAX SEIFERT

Counting crows The American crow is the quintessential backyard pest to some and lovable feathered character to others. Either way, passions run high about the large black birds. And the Rochester area is home to thousands of them.

There are about 45 different species of crows, according to Kevin McGowan, a researcher at Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology. McGowan says the fascination with American crows has to do with their unique social structure and its striking similarity to the social structure of humans.

The birds not only develop long-term mating relationships, but they also form extended families.

Young crows stay with their parents for several years before venturing off with a mate, and they help care for nestlings and ward off predators.

But the relationship between humans and crows is a love-hate one. The birds congregate in huge flocks, frequently in the thousands. They forage for food together during the day and roost at night, sometimes creating hours of loud, noisy caws, and splattering cars, sidewalks, and street lights with feces.

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december 15-21, 2010

urban journal | by mary anna towler

Our fair city All last week, Rochester celebrated the opening of the new wing of the Eastman Theatre, with its new Hatch recital hall and Chihuly chandelier, and the refurbishing of the big concert hall. The complex is indeed worth celebrating, and the Eastman School and the University of Rochester did it in style. There was nearly non-stop music, much of it free, in all three concert venues — plus the truly wonderful annual “holiday sing” in the big hallway between Kilbourn and Kodak Hall.

Too often, it feels like we can’t get anything done in Rochester, but we did this. We did this.

So here we are, nearing the end of the year, with lots to celebrate: a renovated Arts Center and big new dance festival at Nazareth, a growing Jazz Festival, new things happening at the museums: good, solid stuff.

And then there’s the glass-half-empty: Our mayor is leaving us for what he assumes will be a great opportunity in Albany, and the community still has no idea who will succeed him, or how that person will be chosen. Democrats have known since May that they had to come up with a plan to replace him, and just over two weeks from Bob Duffy’s departure, the Dems are still fighting over the options.

One way or another, we’ll get a new mayor. And I suppose it’s not a bad thing that so many Democrats are so passionate about this. I still think what’s best for the city is to pick Deputy Mayor Tom Richards in a special election. Some Democratic leaders and City Council members disagree — and for them, I have a challenge: They’ve insisted that a special election isn’t democratic because Democratic committee members, not Democratic voters, would choose their party’s candidate. But the alternative is a primary and a general election next fall, and the nine members of City Council would appoint an interim mayor to serve through 2011. That person would have a big advantage in next fall’s election — and as I’ve noted previously, Council will have only 30 days to pick that person.

That seems really undemocratic. If Democratic leaders don’t want a specialelection, they should at least tell us who they want as the interim mayor. Or who’s on their short list.

Shouldn’t the public at least know that?

Also on my glass-half-empty list:

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So as in the widely ridiculed Urban Renewal of the past, we’re tearing down a lot of buildings, and we don’t know what will replace them.

Nor do I feel better after reading an article in last week’s Rochester Business Journal. To help close its budget gap, the county hopes to sell two buildings that were once part of the Edwards department store complex. The late developer Max Farash donated them to the county, and the property was to have become part of Renaissance Square. That dream is gone, and the county has no use for it.

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“Do we want to endure increasing risk for a shortterm supply of fossil fuels?

Or do we want to start moving to sustainable options?” Jeremy Moule asks us (“Shale Drilling and the Flaming Faucet,” November 24). I support the second alternative, because the risks to people, animals, and our environment that are associated with hydrofracking are many.

During the 1980’s, Senator William Proxmire suggested that whenever Senate proceedings were televised, the TV screen should flash the amount of Political Action Committee money a senator has received on an issue when that senator is speaking on the floor about that issue.

Fast forward to 2010. I suspect many of the politicians promoting hydrofracking have accepted financial contributions from commercial interests that would profit from hydrofracking.

Another case in point: Unlike Canada, there are far too few restrictions in America on the widespread use of chemical lawn weed killers — even though the US Environmental Protection Agency warns that such usage “is both a major environmental problem and a public health issue,” and the New York attorney general’s office advises that herbicides and other pesticides “pose health risks even when used and applied in full compliance with

all manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements.”

Special interests that profit from promoting chemical warfare against harmless dandelions and other weeds make substantial campaign contributions to politicians, especially when restrictive legislation is under consideration.

Citizens Against Hydrofracking, Rochesterians Against the Misuse of Pesticides, and other groups promoting the protection of our environment are conveying an important message that should not be ignored.

JOEL FREEDMAN, CANANDAIGUA

From our website On Tom Richards’ interest in being mayor: It appears

that we have a Conservative-Republican coup d’etat in the office of the mayor. We are looking at a continual movement toward conservative control of a liberal city. You can’t get much conservative than a retired utility executive.

Just look at the actions of the current mayor and Tom Richards, giving out millions of public dollars for scores of development projects: “corporate welfare.” I agree that Midtown had to be demolished, but too many public funds are going to the Midtown tower and Paetec projects. The demands from the developers are getting obscene: federal grants, state grants, COMIDA, free employee parking, no property tax for 10 years, etc.

And just about every housing project is financially enhanced by millions of public dollars in subsidies, property-tax exemptions, etc. Developers are getting rich while we just shuffle businesses and residents from one part of the city and county to another. This is not economic development, but it is a ConservativeRepublican strategy.

I never thought we would see a time when a Republican took over power in the city of Rochester, but it looks like it may happen.

DEMOCRATD

On an RIT graduate student’s study of why other students leave Rochester:

The problem is not “brain drain.” It is a marketing and branding problem. “Made for Living” speaks only to a very specific demographic.

That slogan was created by 35-45-year-old suburbanites for other 35-45-year-old suburbanites. But those people don’t uproot their lives for no reason.

I assume that at least 50 percent of RIT graduates don’t care about short commutes and Pittsford schools.

They want dynamic, interesting, progressive cities — because those are the places where creative social networks are developed and nurtured: where interesting things are happening. Rochester’s “brain drain”-marketing problem is that Rochester is essentially a suburban place. And while suburbs have their utility and charm, they are not places where people come together to create, to innovate, or to exchange goods and services.

Suburbs exist for a specific, non-economic purpose.

If you want to retain more people, start selling this place as a dynamic, creative, and intellectual city — not a giant suburb where you go to settle down and grow old and drive around easily. While the existing marketing pitch accurately captures Rochester’s strength, Rochester’s strength is not attractive to the people you need to attract.

BRAD

On a reader’s letter supporting hydrofracking: Can

proper regulation prevent hydrofracking accidents?

Or are we supposed to buy into the idea that everything good — money — comes with risks we should or must accept? Will we drill baby drill until the first evidence of contamination, and then apply fixes and continue until it happens again and again? If fracking fluids are harmless, drink a glass!

TOM JANOWSKI

Pollution comes from the surface down, not from the shale up. That the shale is thousands of feet below the

surface is irrelevant. All the pollutants are at the surface.

Most pollution originates on the surface, via spills from drilling mud, fracking fluids, and frack waste flowback — which can go directly into the groundwater, and then directly into shallow wells.

Thirty-three percent of the Cabot Dimock wells were cited for surface pollution into the groundwater. Thirteen percent of the Cabot wells were cited for subsurface pollution, via well casings leaking into the aquifer.

JAMES NORTHRUP

According to inspectors I’ve questioned, intermediate casings are not routinely installed, drill cuttings are buried in place and not removed, and chlorine (dioxide) is rarely used as a biocide. People like me are concerned not merely about deep fractures, but also about sedimentation, spills, and other mishaps.

And gas is not desperately needed now; there’s a glut on the world market that’s depressing prices.

RON BISHOP

The letter’s final comment is more important than all the discussion about whether gas can be safely extracted from the ground. The fact that our society can’t function without huge inputs of energy is the bigger issue.

I’m not advocating for hydrofracking or for any other means of extraction, but the letter underscores the tradeoff: either we lessen our dependence on natural gas, coal, and oil, or we live with the consequences. Regardless of our decision, the gas will continue to come from somewhere for decades to come, and people elsewhere will suffer the consequences.

Do a quick internet search for “natural gas pipelines” to see where our gas comes from and how far it is pumped. Look at the Louisiana coastline, which has been sliced by hundreds of canals carrying pipelines.

Seawater and storms follow those canals miles into the bayous, destroying fragile ecosystems and the lives of people who depend on them.

It’s a similar story in West Virginia, where mountaintops are destroyed to strip coal. And the consequences of oil drilling and transport are well known. I agree that we need to be cautious when extracting resources, but we can’t act as if we aren’t responsible for damage elsewhere.

PETER SIEGRIST

On our blog, “Michelle Rhee’s soft landing”: As

long as Michelle Rhee and other corporate education reform advocates continue to use standardized tests for measuring the effectiveness of public education, they will miss the mark. Current Regents and city-wide tests do little more than assess memorization and lowerlevel thinking. These are not the skills that students need to succeed in the workplace, college, or as citizens.

Those who have done the research, like Tony Wagner (Closing the Global Achievement Gap), clearly identify the skills needed for students to become effective: critical thinking, creative problem-solving, oral and written communication skills, collaboration and networking among them.

Which of these skills are tested for in New York State Regents Exams or international tests? Any observation of most classrooms in Rochester or the suburbs will reveal that most teaching and learning does not stress these skills. It’s time for a complete overhaul of education, but not in the direction that Michelle Rhee, Bill Gates, and Arne Duncan are going.

DAN DRMACICH

Michelle Rhee is a true heroine. That she feels compelled to be apologetic in Newsweek is a sad commentary on democracy. The true villain in all of this is the Washington D.C. voter.

Mayor Fenty is a true hero as well. Michelle Rhee’s true battle is to go back to Washington D.C. in the next election and try to get Mayor Fenty reelected. That is the only battle that will win the war.

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Water Authority to bond for plant

The board of the Monroe County Water Authority approved a $94.5-million bond for a new Webster water plant.

The bond will pay for construction of the plant and for some water mains in Webster and Penfield. The plant was green-lighted by regulatory agencies in the summer of 2008.

Paterson and fracking

Governor David Paterson vetoed a bill that would have established a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in New York.

Instead, Paterson issued an executive order to forbid fracking permits for high-volume horizontal wells through July 2011.

The other moratorium would have also applied to fracking vertical wells, which already happens in New York.

Teen center downtown

A new arts center for teens will open at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation on Chestnut Street early next year. It’s a two-year pilot program designed to curb teens gathering and fighting near the Liberty Pole.

City and charter schools forge relationship

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A $100,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will help launch a compact between the Rochester school district and city charter schools. The details of how the district and charter schools will work together are still being developed. Also, three of the city’s high schools — Charlotte, Jefferson, and Freddie Thomas — were added to the state’s list of poorest performing schools.

POLITICS | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN

Council still split on mayor route

DADT repeal stalls

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was unable to muster the necessary 60 votes to debate the bill containing a repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Meanwhile, three former servicemen have filed suit in federal court seeking reinstatement on the basis that the law is unconstitutional.

Goodman to lead Landmark Society

Wayne Goodman has been named executive director of the Landmark Society of Western New York. Goodman was previously with the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, one of the largest preservation organizations in the nation.

Mark City Council member Jackie Ortiz is in the “undecided” slot in the choice between special election or appointment for mayor.

Ortiz says she’s still weighing her options. FILE PHOTO

Here’s where City Council members stand on the question of special election vs. appointment to replace Mayor Bob Duffy (an * indicates a best guess. The rest are confirmed).

For special election: Loretta Scott, Carolee Conklin, Lovely Warren, Adam McFadden. For appointment: *Dana Miller. Leaning toward appointment: Elaine Spaull. Undecided: Jackie Ortiz, Matt Haag, Carla Palumbo.

Ortiz says she’s still weighing her options, but that the bulk of people she has talked to favor an interim appointment. Haag says a special election gets the choice in voters’ hands quickly, but an appointment allows for a more “vigorous” process.

Some people will also question the legitimacy of a mayor selected through special election, Haag says.

The question, he says, is it worth going through a protracted process in order to get a more credible person?

“There isn’t a right answer to this,” he says.

Something Council members might also be thinking about: retribution

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A majority of the LD leaders favor an interim appointment.

Anthony Plonczynski, who is leader of the 21st LD and has been spearheading the movement against a special election, says Council members supporting a special will likely face primaries the next time they’re up for election. (LD leaders who support an appointment don’t represent the entire city, though.)

District Council members Spaull, Warren, Palumbo, and McFadden are up for re-election in 2011. Spaull says she expects both a primary and general election challenge. Palumbo says her upcoming election will not influence her decision.

Interestingly, McFadden says one of the many reasons he supports a special is because of his upcoming election.

He doesn’t want to run during a mayor’s race, he says, because turnout is likely to be heavier than a year when mayor is not on the ballot.

“We are trying to instigate all communities in Monroe (and other) counties to assess their urban forests and plan for the arrival of emerald ash borer. Given the current economic situation, this is not an easy task.” [ John Gibbs, DEC regional forester ]

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Bracing for ash borer

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The sighting of the destructive emerald ash borer in Chili earlier this year has put other Monroe communities on notice.

The ash borer is a small, shimmering bluegreen beetle whose larvae burrow through the cambium of ash trees, essentially disrupting a tree’s circulatory system and killing it.

Preventing infestations can be pricey. The trees can be preemptively cut down or they can be chemically treated, but both options have significant price tags. For example, Rochester City Council plans to spend $460,500 to treat up to 4,700 ash trees — at an estimated $45 a pop, though cost varies depending on size — and to remove 400 others.

But Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Paul Holahan told Council that treating the trees is essentially a temporary response. Treatment protects the trees for about two years, he said, which gives the city time to remove ash trees and replace them with different types of trees.

Rochester is one of several local communities that plan to take action, or are at least discussing a strategy to keep the ash trees from falling victim to the pest.

“We are trying to instigate all communities in Monroe (and other) counties to assess their urban forests and plan for the arrival of emerald ash borer,” says John Gibbs, a Department of

The emerald ash borer. PHOTO COURTESY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Environmental Conservation regional forester based out of Bath. “Given the current economic situation, this is not an easy task.”

SUNY Brockport’s trying the wait-andsee approach on its declining and less-visible ash trees, says Chad Collins, head grounds supervisor at the college. But college staff did treat a cluster of ash trees along one of the college’s main drags, Collins says.

Village of Brockport officials haven’t concluded what, if anything, they’ll do. The village’s Tree Board has suggested treating a group of trees in Corbett’s Park. The cluster accounts for more than half of the village’s 94 ash trees.

Fairport and the Village of Pittsford have also discussed the ash borer problem. And Brighton has $89,200 in its 2011 budget to treat or remove ash trees on town rights-of-way.

Cost of War 4,430 US servicemen and servicewomen, 318 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen, and approximately 99,021 to 108,094 Iraqi civilians have been killed in Iraq from the beginning of the war and occupation to December 10.

There were no reports of American servicemen and servicewomen killed after November 21.

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AFGHANISTAN TOTALS — 1,426

The city’s bicycle master plan is nearly finished. | City officials on Monday night held their final public information meeting on the draft plan, which is available at www.cityofrochester.gov/ bikeplan. The plan will guide the city’s future bike infrastructure spending, said Erik Frisch, a city transportation planner and one of the plan’s project managers. | What’ll most interest cyclists and probably neighborhood groups, too, are the recommended street improvements.

The plan establishes tiers, which in turn dictate appropriate treatments for the street. One tier calls for re-striping the street to better accommodate bikes. Another suggests a road “diet,” a technical term for eliminating a lane or lanes from a street. Another two tiers suggest that a corridor study is needed. Corridor studies could lead to more complicated treatments, like sidepaths or shared lane markings. | The plan color codes the sections and their tier ranking on a map. For example, South Avenue is a re-stripe candidate, while Avenue D between Portland and North Clifford is targeted for a corridor study. | The plan also provides some benchmarks from peer cities. For example, it includes information on Montreal’s bikesharing program and Boulder, Colorado’s snow removal policies.

US servicemen and servicewomen and 830 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen have been killed in Afghanistan from the beginning of the war and occupation to December 10. Statistics for Afghan civilian casualties are not available.

American servicemen and servicewomen killed from December 1 to 8: -- Sgt. Matthew T. Abbate, 26, Honolulu, Hawaii -- Sgt. 1st Class James E. Thode, 45, Kirtland, N.M. -- Lance Cpl. Lucas C. Scott, 20, Peebles, Ohio -- Staff Sgt. Jason A. Reeves, 32, Odessa, Texas -- Sgt. Nicholas J. Aleman, 24, Brooklyn, N.Y. -- Cpl. Derek A. Wyatt, 25, Akron, Ohio -- Pfc. Colton W. Rusk, 20, Orange Grove, Texas -- Staff Sgt. Vincent W. Ashlock, 45, Seaside, Calif.

-- Sgt. Jason D. Peto, 31, Vancouver, Wash.

-- Lance Cpl. Michael E. Geary, 20, Derry, N.H. iraqbodycount.org, icasualties.org, Department of Defense SOURCES:

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Even before the economy tanked, legal services organizations that serve low-income people across New York were stretched thin.

In the past, legal service agencies were funded via an account replenished by fees on certain corporate legal transactions. But a decrease in those transactions — a side effect of sluggish financial and commercial sectors — starved the account. Compounding that, more potential clients began seeking the agencies’ help, and the state reduced the size of available grants. These factors have forced the organizations to turn away more and more potential clients.

In Rochester, the Empire Justice Center and the Legal Aid Society are turning away more than half of the people seeking services, simply because they don’t have the necessary staff, says Bryan Hetherington, chief counsel for Empire Justice Center. And that’s with an already high level of volunteer work carried out by local attorneys.

But that stress could soon ease. Last month, New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman released a report that recommends doubling the funding for New York’s lowincome legal-service providers over a period of four years. He’s including a $25-million increase in his proposed 2011-12 budget, which state legislators will have to approve.

New York’s legal service providers receive $200 million a year, some from the state, some from the federal government, and from other sources.

“We would be able to represent a large number of additional people if this is fully funded,” says Hetherington, who’s also president-elect of the Monroe County Bar Association. “We would be able to engage in more preventive activities.”

Alan Harris, president and CEO of the Legal Aid Society of Rochester, says the organization would use a funding increase to expand in three areas: domestic violence, housing and consumer protection work, and education and student loan issues.

Every extra attorney the organization adds means, on average, that another 100 clients can be helped, he says.

If the chief judge’s proposal succeeds, Harris says, it will be the largest funding increase in 20 years for Monroe County’s legal service organizations.

At its roots, funding the nonprofit groups is a matter of justice. The organizations assist low-income people who couldn’t otherwise afford an attorney.

The attorneys ensure, for example, that their clients aren’t taken advantage of in landlord-tenant matters or foreclosures.

They help the clients navigate vast government bureaucracies. And they can help resolve legal conflicts before they turn into full-blown court cases.

What makes the judge’s report compelling, however, is that it focuses on the benefit to institutions and taxpayers. It doesn’t just reiterate the many important benefits to clients.

The report says that New York loses an estimated $400 million annually because state residents have difficulty collecting federal funds for which they are eligible, including disability payments and veterans’ benefits. State and local governments, and ultimately taxpayers, end up paying for that, the report says.

Earlier this fall, Lippman and members of

his task force held hearings across the state on legal services for the underprivileged.

One such hearing took place in Rochester.

The task force lined up a variety of witnesses to testify: not just lawyers and judges, but bankers and landlords as well. In Rochester, several justices testified, but so did Monroe Community College President Anne Kress, Rochester schools Superintendent JeanClaude Brizard, Finger Lakes Health System Executive Director Fran Weisberg, and Tom Richards, who was Rochester’s corporation counsel at the time but is now deputy mayor.

Several legal service clients also spoke.

Each speaker laid out a specific benefit that low-income civil legal services offer to their field. Brizard, for example, said legal services providers help district families with Social Security, unemployment, and family matters as well as getting aid for homeless students.

“Children displaced from their homes due to foreclosure, eviction, or abuse face enormous barriers to educational and workplace successes,” Brizard said.

If children or families don’t get the help they need, he said, it increases the risk that children will drop out of school.

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Empire Justice Center’s Bryan Hetherington says an increase in funding for civil legal services will help organizations like his serve more low-income clients. PHOTO BY MATT DETURCK

Kress said that MCC students sometimes need assistance with housing issues, which can cause students so much stress that they drop their classes. Some of the older students may need help with legal issues around child custody, she said. And single parents, typically mothers, may be having trouble collecting child-support payments.

“They are forced to make decisions no one should make, between buying a textbook and feeding their family, between paying for a bus to come to school and feeding their family,” Kress said.

One client testified that an Empire Justice Center attorney helped her get special education assistance for her daughter, a secondgrader. The special education committee for her school district resisted, but with the help of an attorney, the family was able to get the district to provide those services.

“If you get a kid like her child the correct educational support at an early age, that child then becomes a productive citizen, can earn a living, doesn’t drop out, doesn’t take 14 years to finish school,” Hetherington says.

Richards, on the other hand, offered a more general commentary. He simply stressed that the legal system is complex, that legal assistance can help people navigate it, and that the organizations need stable and reliable funding.

The Lippman report proposes phasing in

more than $100 million in increased legal services aid over the next four years. The

initial $25 million boost — the first of the four increases — will be the easiest sell, but as the size of the total allocation increases, so, presumably, will the difficulty in getting legislators to back the funding.

The legal services funding is actually a small portion of the judicial budget.

But Albany lawmakers are dealing with a financial environment where every dollar is crucial. They’re facing a $10 billion gap heading into the 2011-12 budget, and programs seem more likely to face cuts than to get extra money.

But proponents of increasing aid do have some ammo. The report contains comprehensive testimony about the role of legal services in the lives of New Yorkers.

There’s data on how a $100-million investment can provide a significant return on investment. And supporters can use the report to appeal to legislators’ civic values, particularly their notions of justice.

Supporters have also laid the foundation for their next step: evaluating other judicial system changes to streamline the legal process and remove some of the burden on courts. They’ll look at increasing the use of mediation and dispute resolution, technology, and simplified forms for a number of matters.

Implemented correctly, that’d mean the agencies and courts could better serve lowincome clients, and serve more of them.

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CROWS COVER STORY | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO

Step outside just about anywhere in Western New York and you’re bound to hear the unmistakable caw of crows. It can be heard amid the din of urban machinery or in the still of the countryside, regardless of the season.

Clever, sinister to some, merry, and meddlesome, the American crow can be the quintessential backyard pest or a beloved, almost mythical creature. And the Rochester region is home to thousands of them.

There are about 45 species of crows throughout the world, says Kevin McGowan, a researcher at Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology. What began as a pastime to help McGowan keep his sanity in graduate school has become a lifelong pursuit.

McGowan has been studying the American crow for more than 25 years.

The American crow is the type of crow most commonly seen in this area, he says.

And he attributes people’s interest in them to the bird’s unusual character.

“They are an extremely social bird, with a social structure most similar to humans,” McGowan says. “I’m talking about birds living in single-family pairs, maintaining neighborhood and extended family relationships that stay together for a while, and knowing each other as individuals.”

Mature breeding-age American crows have a permanent territory that they maintain and defend against other crows.

A large group of crows will also claim a “neighborhood” and defend it against predators. These groups, often quite large in numbers, develop a cooperative living style.

They roost together at night and forage for food together during the day.

“The flocking thing is something that other birds do, but not as permanently as crows,” McGowan says. “This gets to be more noticeable during the winter months.”

The resemblance between social structures of crows and humans is even more striking when you consider how the birds breed and 10 City december 15-21, 2010

Cemetery from 1961 to 1963. And a December 2008 count in Rochester recorded a roost of 22,909 birds.

More recently, a Rochester roost of crows has been spotted in Washington Square Park, says June Summers, president of the Genesee Valley chapter of the Audubon Society.

and there is less interest in killing crows for sport. The legal hunting season for crows is September 1 through March 31, and hunting is only permitted four days a week: Friday through Monday.

“Crows avoided humans because when they got too close to them, humans would whip out a gun,” McGowan says. “That

care for their young. Once the male and female mate, they’re generally together for life. And the pair will usually have only one brood per year, consisting of two to six eggs.

“They don’t breed for a number of years,” McGowan says. “And when they do, the young stay with their parents for three, four — even eight years. While they’re there, they help their parents do all the things that need to be done like feed the young and defend against predators. That is unusual among birds.”

Crows can live to be about 20 years old, he says, but most don’t even survive a year.

They often fall victim to predators and illness.

The interest in crow counts and roosts — the

large evening grouping of birds in trees — in the Upstate New York region dates back to at least the late 1800’s.

“The largest New York roosts are, with one or two exceptions, as large as any recorded in Eastern states since 1900,” wrote John Emlen Jr. of the University of California in a 1938 study titled, “Midwinter Distribution of the American Crow in New York State.”

Numbers have fluctuated. Recordings in the early 1900’s showed a winter roost of 20,000 to 40,000 crows in Gates, and a roost of about 20,000 crows in Canandaigua, according to data collected

by Kevin Griffith, Rochester Birding Association field editor. Roosts of 11,000 to 13,700 crows were found in Mt. Hope

Cornell University researcher Kevin McGowan has been studying the American crow for more than 25 years. The American crow is a social bird, he says, that claims and defends territory, and maintains neighborhood and extended family relationships. PHOTO PROVIDED

The roosting habits of crows in the Northeast have been changing in the last 50 years, McGowan says.

“All of this used to take place outside of cities and towns,” he says. “But now, especially in the last 15 to 20 years, they’ve been moving into town. They’ve just gradually gotten closer and closer to humans.”

A number of possible explanations exist, McGowan says, including changes in human behavior. For example: there are fewer farms for crows to feed on newly planted crops,

doesn’t happen as much anymore, and the crows have adapted.”

People have become more conservationminded and are increasingly open to the idea of sharing urban space with crows, just as with deer, rabbits, and other wildlife.

And city living offers some key advantages to crows, McGowan says. It’s warmer, and a few degrees can make a huge difference during the winter months. And, he says, crows like big trees, and cities and towns with their protected parks and cemeteries have plenty of large older trees.

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(left) Large groupings of crows in trees are called “roosts.” (right) American crows are the most common type of crow in the area. The bird has been moving closer to places of human activity in the last 15 to 20 years. FILE PHOTOS

film as evil creatures and omens of death.

They seem to embody sneakiness to some people: creatures warranting mistrust and fear. And there are the expressions: a “murder of crows” to describe a group of the birds, and to “eat crow” to describe a diminishing or embarrassing moment.

But as more is learned, the crow’s image

should improve. Many researchers say crows are more intelligent than many other birds.

And because of crows’ social structure, there is a tendency to humanize them.

A 2006 human face-recognition study at the University of Washington showed that even though humans may not be able to tell one crow from another, crows can tell us apart.

Wildlife and marine biologist John Marzluff designed a study that involved people wearing masks. One mask was the “dangerous caveman,” and the other was a mask of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Marzluff and his students captured crows, banded them while wearing the dangerous caveman mask, and then released them.

They later walked through the campus past some of the crows. The birds recognized Marzluff wearing the caveman mask and responded with alarm: scolding him and warning the other crows.

“They are smart depending how you define intelligence,” says Cornell’s McGowan. “Do we consider a bird that can fly all the way to Argentina and come back and find the same bush it was in last year intelligent? No, we tend to call that instinct. But if you mean encountering a new problem situation and figuring out ways to solve the problem, yeah, crows are intelligent.”

Crows are very good at adapting to new situations, avoiding danger, and exploiting new habitats, he says. Researchers saw this, he says, when crows learned the time that trash would be at the curb on collection day.

They also know how to organize a response when they discover an owl.

“They recruit the whole neighborhood,” McGowan says. “And they yell at it, dive down on it: basically harassing it.”

But he is cautious about projecting human qualities on crows. For most animals, he says, emotions don’t really apply. They may enjoy eating certain foods or engaging in specific behaviors like grooming or sex, McGowan says, because it contributes to their survival.

With crows, however, there might be something more going on, he says.

“There has to be some kind of bond,” McGowan says. “It’s not the same as humans. But if you have your young around you for a number of years, there could be some kind of affection.”

McGowan worked with a male and female crow that had been together for seven years. The female died recently.

“What do you think the male feels?”

McGowan says. “I’m sure there is something there. It’s not exactly what we feel, but do they feel love and loss? I’m sure they do to some extent.”

But McGowan draws the line at what some people call “crow funerals,” a kind of ritualistic grieving for a dead crow by the surviving birds.

“Crows are interested in other crows, including dead crows,” McGowan says.

“They want to know why it died. Did an owl get it? Do we need to be alert to that? Is it a crow that I know?”

What some people may have observed is the way crows nurture vulnerable or sick members of the family: the young fledgling on the ground learning to fly or an older bird about to die.

“When we had West Nile virus come through here and killed off half of our birds, we saw that the birds attended to those sick birds,” McGowan says. “When the sick bird fell off the perch and landed on the ground, the other family members would be nearby watching. Were they grieving? I don’t know.”

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But lighting is by far the biggest advantage cities offer.

“Crows don’t really see in the dark any better than you or I do,” McGowan says.

“They don’t have the night vision of cats and other animals.”

And that makes them especially vulnerable to their primary predator, the Great Horned Owl. Street lights, lighting from signs, parking lots, and office buildings help to put crows on equal footing with the owls. Still, it’s one of nature’s constant conflicts, McGowan says.

“There is no question, they’re at a big disadvantage at night,” he says. “And for the crow, the Great Horned Owl is like the bogeyman. It’s that thing that comes in the middle of the night and eats you.”

The owls prey on adult crows as well as their nestlings.

Not all humans are terribly fond of crows either, finding the birds troublesome.

Mike Wasilco, regional wildlife manager for the State Department of Environmental Conservation, says he doesn’t get many complaints about crows. But when he does, he says it’s usually about the noise they make in large roosts, and the feces.

“Sometimes these roosts are so big, with as many as 25,000 birds,” Wasilco says. “That’s a lot of feces falling on everything nearby.”

Some communities, he says, have conducted organized hazing of roosts in the form of pyrotechnics and loud, obnoxious noises.

“Anything to try to get them to move on,” Wasilco says. “But they don’t always work.”

The annual battle between humans and crows has started up again in Auburn, NY, according to a recent AP report. Auburn’s tussle with the crows has received national attention. Thousands of the birds descend on the town every year, stirring passions for and against the roosts.

And then there’s the crow’s image problem. The large black birds have been portrayed in everything from literature to

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering grants to support urban forestry projects.

The Urban Community Forestry grants can be used to increase tree inventories impacted by invasive insects, for street plantings, and for green infrastructure projects such as green roofs and rain gardens. Applicants can include municipalities, public authorities, school districts, and some nonprofits. Information: (518) 402-9425.

Creating a healthier planet

Baha’i Center will host “Earth Garden,” a presentation by Hank Stone as part of the Creating the Future series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 16. Stone’s discussion will address individual efforts to create a healthier planet.

FROM OUR BLOGS Paterson’s veto will expand fracking debate Governor David Paterson vetoed a hydraulic fracturing moratorium bill and imposed a moratorium of his own.

The vetoed bill was too broad, he said.

It would have outlawed all hydraulic fracturing through May. Paterson’s moratorium bans hydrofracking through July, but applies only to high-volume horizontal wells.

That’s a distinction worth noting.

Yes, the state already has natural gas wells: they’re of the vertical variety. And

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some of those wells are fracked, albeit with a lower volume of fluids. The Independent Oil and Gas Association says the moratorium bill passed by the Legislature would have halted virtually all oil and gas production in New York.

Some activists, environmentalists, and a state senator already plan to protest the veto. The reason, they say: fracking vertical wells also poses a water contamination threat. — Jeremy Moule.

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Dining a ramekin of the chef ’s madeira gravy (an additional $1.95), they are sublime.

The entrees tend toward solid interpretations

The rice and beans, served with chipotle marinated beef steak (left), and the roast chicken (right) at Shea’s on East Avenue. PHOTOS BY JEFF MARINI

Make yourself comfortable Shea’s 330 East Ave. 325-6595, sheasfoodwinetap.com Dinner Tue-Sat starting at 5 p.m., Sun starting at 4:30 p.m.; brunch Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m. [ REVIEW ] BY JAMES LEACH

It’s a snowy evening in December, and you’ve been outside shoveling away the latest installment of nature’s bounty. Your cheeks are cold, nose running, eyes watering from the wind. You lean the shovel against the side of the house, kick the snow from your boots, open the back door, and are enveloped in the aroma of roasting chicken. Your mouth is watering as you peel off your coat, ditch your boots, and head into the kitchen. There is the bird, glistening and golden, your reward for all your hard work. A well-deserved opportunity to kick back and enjoy the sort of comfort food that winter allows us as compensation for denying us the right to hibernate. And just as you are reaching out for your plate, fork in hand, Mom sweeps it away into the dining room where you’ll have to sit up straight, put your napkin in your lap, and

above all mind your manners. The food’s still good, even great, but something is lost.

Shea’s Restaurant on East Avenue has been open for about eight months now, turning out a menu full of the perfect food for a snowy winter night: comfort food classics like roasted chicken, meatloaf, and macaroni and cheese alongside burgers and pub food.

Along with a beer or a glass of wine from the restaurant’s small but pleasant wine list, this is food that’s sure to please almost anyone — there’s even an assortment of salads for people whose tastes run in that direction.

But the atmosphere doesn’t make any sense.

The informal, garrulous service and the food say comfortable neighborhood joint, the sort of place that you pop into after work when you’ve had a hard day and don’t feel like cooking. But the dining room with its chandeliers, white leather banquettes, and table runners evokes your mother’s formal dining room, making it difficult to relax and enjoy the restaurant’s mostly delicious food.

A plate of the restaurant’s incongruous-

sounding Buffalo pierogis ($6.95) is a good place to start a meal at Shea’s, and a good indication of the creative talents of Chef

of home-cooking classics: roast chicken, simple fish preparations, and meat loaf. The chicken ($13.95) is some of the best I’ve had in a restaurant. Each portion comes with half of a perfectly cooked bird, the skin golden brown and glistening with juice and fat, the meat so tender that it falls away from the bones without any effort at all. The roasted potatoes beside the chicken are excellent, but the real star is the veg. Ginger-glazed carrots were the vegetable of the day on each of my visits to the restaurant. Carrots have gone out of style as a side dish, I suspect largely because they aren’t green, but chef Gibney is a man who knows what he is doing with a root vegetable. Broken down into perfect oblique cuts, each tender piece of carrot is evenly glazed with a spicy and flavorful sauce of ginger and a bit of butter. I could make a meal out of these alone and be a happy man.

Fish in parchment ($13.95) is also a good choice for dinner. The chef changes up the fish inside the paper every couple of days. On the day we tried it, there was a huge portion of cod steaming away in there along with an assortment of savory vegetables, shredded ginger, and scallion.

The only real disappointment was the

Shamus Gibney, whose taste seems to run a bit toward whimsy. Gibney makes everything on the menu, including his generously sized pierogis, from scratch. (According to owner Mark Leenhouts, the only cans you will find in the kitchen hold the high-end tomatoes that he uses to make the restaurant’s delicious “rustic” marinara sauce.) Tender yet substantial, these potato-filled pasta pockets are sauteed with hot sauce and butter, infusing them with the spicy-rich savor and providing proof that wing sauce is good on pretty much everything. The pierogis are served with a slaw that embraces the rest of the traditional wing accompaniments — shredded celery and carrots with crumbled bleu cheese — a combination that sounds initially a bit offputting, but is in fact delicious.

Beer-battered fries ($6.95) are another good appetizer choice, and for those looking for an after-movie snack these might be all you need, especially paired with a salad to balance an overwhelming amount of rich, creamy goodness. The fries are dipped in beer batter, fried, and then finished with generous crumbles of bacon, cheddar cheese, and scallions. Served with sour cream and ketchup, they are delicious. Accompanied by

restaurant’s stuffed meatloaf — a laborintensive preparation that encases a mixture of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses along with prosciutto and spinach in what is effectively a meatloaf “crust” ($9.95). The resulting loaf, finished with a ladle-full of brightflavored marinara sauce and accompanied with mashed potatoes, could be a winner, even if it does sound a bit fussy. My portion was inedible. The beef was fine, and the potatoes good, but the filling in the meat had an unpleasant sour taste to it that was so off putting that I pushed it aside and contented myself with my gingered carrots.

Not finishing my dinner — a crime in Mom’s formal dining room, but not here, fortunately — allowed me to save room for dessert. And what a dessert! Jonathan Leach, the principal baker of the sorely missed Jon-John’s, bakes both carrot cake and his “beyond chocolate” cake for Shea’s.

His carrot cake is my personal favorite, but for those who crave chocolate the “beyond” cake is without peer: sinfully moist, almost pudding-like devil’s food cake contained within what can only be described as a shell of dense fudgy chocolate ganache. One slice is enough for two or even three people to share, but you won’t want to do so. rochestercitynewspaper.com City 13

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[ ALT-COUNTRY ] Spinning stories of love and loss that flirt

with the edge of rock, Nick Young debuts his solo material with this CD-release party, backed by original members of his first band, Burning Daylight. Young splits time between Rochester and Nashville, where his new CD was recorded.

He was joined by two special guests in the studio, legendary lap-steel guru Al Perkins and drummer Ken Coomer of Uncle Tupelo and Wilco fame. Opener Mike James, now solo as Mikey Jukebox, was the original drummer of the band Longwave. In his NYC years he toured with The Strokes. Constantly dynamic, his engaging solo indie rock has an electro twist. — BY EMILY FAITH

Run Run Rudolph w/HUNU? Saturday, December 18 Bop Shop Atrium, 274 N Goodman St 8 p.m. | $10 | 271-3354 [ ROCK ] Rochester’s back-up band to the stars, HUNU?

brings some cool tide to the yuletide with its annual Run Run Rudolph show. This pageant is a stocking stuffed with a Who’s Who line-up of area roots-rockers belting out songs of the season. Folks like Brian Lindsay, Kinloch Nelson, Phil Marshall, Annie Wells, Alana Cahoon, and Jenna Weintraub, among many others, will wail on the holiday classics with the proceeds going to the Center For Youth. — BY FRANK DE BLASE

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Lumiere Thursday, December 16 Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 7:30 p.m. | Free | 232-3906 [ JAZZ ] The Little Theatre might not be showing any

old French movies Thursday night, but that doesn’t mean visions of Paris will be far from patrons’ minds. Guitarist Roy Berns and his band mates in Lumiere capture that European feeling from sidewalk cafés to a stroll through Luxembourg Garden. (Even the name conjures up the early Lumière brothers’ films from the turn of the 20th century.) Of course, the music stretches to the modern era, from Django Reinhardt to the current day. And there’s an added attraction: the sumi-ink landscapes on the walls by Carol Acquilano. — BY RON NETSKY

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inevitability to the punch. Singer-songwriter Katie Powderly sold all her belongings and moved into an RV. And she’ll hit all 50 states on her “Sea To Shining Sea” tour. She’ll be collecting bandanas from the people she meets along the way (to ultimately stitch together into a quilt), as well as selling her photos and a line of clothing.

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As music gets more and more accessible, listeners can dabble in styles or visit a genre with little or no financial or emotional investment. This is swell for bands that stray outside boundaries, and it’s good for broadminded listeners, but it doesn’t feed the rabid fan. I’ve discovered that a lot of contemporary music has fans for specific artists (and their likeminded brethren) but the loyalty doesn’t necessarily blanket the whole genre (blues and jazz not withstanding). Metal and hip hop have survived this trend.

Metal has always had a devout following in all its black-clad, fist-pumping glory. And hip-hop — not the “bling-andbitches,” Empty-V swill — but the sound of a new wave of intelligent, pro-active, lyrically minded rappers is picking up boosters as well — including yours truly, a diehard rock ’n’ roller.

So that’s what I set out to see this past weekend: metal and hip hop.

Montage Music Hall is Rochester’s de-facto heavy joint. You walk in there and chances are you’ll leave hours later, successfully rocked with your ears ringing.

Shadows of the Past (not to be confused with Sweden’s Shadows Past) was onstage as I strolled in. This Rochester band loudly and effectively plugs doses of hardcore

into its modern medal, fronted by a large vocalist with an equally grand set of pipes.

The occasional loose spots actually worked in the band’s favor; when it did hit its stride, it was raw and locomotive.

Syracuse’s 9 Round followed with plenty of fire and aggression that reminded me for a minute of Limp Bizkit.

Thankfully, things got much better as the band pounded beneath the seething vocals before making way for Endever’s set.

Endever is preceded by a complete lack of pretense or stage show other than its desire to stir things up. The band is heavy with talent and strength, forgoing the scary stuff a lot of the loud and heavies gravitate to.

It was hippin’ and hoppin’ later that night over at Dub Land Underground as ACT LIVE celebrated its label launch.

Exploratory beat master Sam I Am was at the decks when I arrived. The place rapidly filled up, and by MC Harvey Who’s set, I could see why. For all the preprogramming and reliance on recorded material this music requires, there is an incredible freshness and immediacy to the performances… not to mention its social relevance and positive energy. Who knows? The revolution just might be televised after all.

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Teagan Ward started out as a solo singer-songwriter playing the local coffeehouse circuit. A few years back she added The Tweeds, and the band has carved out a solid fan base by playing blistering originals and unexpected covers. PHOTO PROVIDED

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Back in 2006 singer-songwriter Teagan Ward determined that she had had enough of the laid-back coffee-bean scene. “I was 17, 18 and I decided I was sick of playing in the coffee shop by myself,” she says. “I wanted to step it up a little bit and have… It’s more fun to play with a lot of people on stage, play a little bit louder and a little bit faster. So I got a band.”

Ward’s material always came on strong with rock hooks and tenacity; you could almost hear the ghost of a band clamoring in the background even when she was a solo act.

So the idea of fleshing it out didn’t seem at all weird. It was more of a logical progression.

“We started small and kept adding pieces,” Ward says. And by 2007 the Teagan and the Tweeds line-up as we know it today was in place. So was the music. A lot of Ward’s acoustic catalogue survived the unplugged-toplugged upgrade.

“Actually, most of it,” she says. “It stepped it up quite a bit, and made the 16 City december 15-21, 2010

songs more interesting. It added different elements to them.”

Ward could hear a bit of a change in the overall tone, though. “They’re not as love-y,” she says. “I tried to write a doo-wop song last year and I wrote ‘Sweet Lovin’, and then I wanted to write something a little bit dirtier and I wrote ‘He Gotta Go.’ I think they have more of an edge to them. They’re not necessarily the female singer-songwriter type.”

That edge is due to the diversity of this

powerful band, despite its cohesiveness.

Keyboardist-vocalist Katy Wright brings the funk as she works the keys in go-go boots. “We tend to lean a lot toward Stevie Wonder,” Wright says. “That dirty funk style.

We pull more of a groove from dirty funk and we get a lot of that from Stevie Wonder.”

Ward credits the dirt to the “whole right side of the stage,” which also includes mild-mannered guitarist Lou Giglio. Giglio strums lush and sweet one minute only to dig in lowdown and mean the next. He’s like Superman, yet unassuming, like if the Man of Steel’s tights and cape were at the cleaners.

Because of the band’s multi-genre repertoire, it’s the rhythm section — Jeremy Stoner on bass and Alf Encina on drums — that helps maintain continuity amidst the hail of influences, including the stylistic detours from

Tommy Formicola’s pedal steel, which bring the atmosphere and a hint of countrified twang.

On stage Teagan and the Tweeds are solid and tight. It’s a loud and raucous affair with Ward wailing and stomping around like a miniature redheaded Godzilla while the dance floor bops and pops like popcorn.

“I think they dig the energy,” Ward says of her audiences. “We play with so, so much energy. Every show, we feel pretty fired up to play, and I think we have a good chemistry on stage too. We like to crack jokes on each other for the sake of pleasing the crowd.”

The musical talent wins fans, for sure, but it’s also the band’s choice of material. According to Wright, the band chooses its cover songs — perhaps a necessary evil in this business — wisely.

“I think it’s necessary,” she says, “But I don’t think it’s an evil. It’s not a crutch, I think it’s an aid. It was the original tunes that got us up and running and popular. We started with no covers, back when it was a three-piece band; no covers, all original. And as an original band we got more and more popular and we said, ‘Lets’ start doing cover tunes.’”

“You kind of have to,” says Ward. “You can’t get a gig in Rochester without throwing some covers in — unless you’re comfortable playing in the same three venues. We had to expand the market a bit more. People want to hear what they recognize, and then when

they start recognizing our original stuff too, then we know we’ve done our job.”

But these aren’t the standard Janis-TinaBonnie-Aretha covers you’d expect, says Ward.

“Where are you going to see a band with two chicks pull of [Led Zeppelin’s version of Willie Dixon’s] ‘Bring It On Home’?”

Giglio sees the cover tunes as a bit of a clever bait and switch: give them what they want, then give them what they need.

“It gives us the ability to carry a four-hour night,” he says. “And because we keep a place packed, they’re going to hear our tunes, too.”

Only five of those original tunes have made it

to tape so far in the form of a self-titled EP. All of the band members are a little wary of the studio. Teagan and the Tweeds is a live affair.

“Absolutely,” Ward says. “We’re a live band. We don’t hardly ever sit down in the studio. It’s a process…you’re never happy.

Everybody always wants to overdub. It wouldn’t do us justice. We’ve started talking about actually doing a live album. I think it may be more feasible than trying to get all six of us to coordinate studio time.”

“I don’t think you can really wrap your head around this band until you see it live,” Wright says. Ward agrees.

“That’s where you’re really going to get the majesty of the band,” she says.

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Shades of Gray. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester.

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The Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906. 7:30 p.m. Free.

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Open Country Jam. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 5465474. 7-10 p.m. Free.

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

Open Jam w/Grand Canyon Rescue Episode. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 8 p.m. Free.

Open Jam w/Justin Gurnsey.

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Karaoke. German House-Keg, 315 Gregory St. 303-2234.

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Karaoke. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 10 p.m. Free.

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

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free.

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

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

Karaoke. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester.

385-8565. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Applebee’s-Fairport, 585 Moseley Rd, Fairport. 4254700. 9 p.m. Free.

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

Karaoke. Sanibel Cottage, 1517 Empire Blvd, Webster. 6719340. 6 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/DJ Flyin’ Brian. Tap Room, 364 Rt 104. 265-0055.

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Karaoke w/Debbie Randyn.

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Karaoke w/Mark. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 2883930. 8:30 p.m. Free.

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Wednesday, December 15 Open Mic. Boulder Coffee Co, 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. 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. 2439111. 7-10 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Swiss Army Romance w/Dashboard Confessional, Cory Branan and John Lefler. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600.

7:30 P.M. $25-$28.

The Reynolds w/LastNote. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Thursday, December 16 [ Acoustic/Folk ] John Akers & Elvio Fernandes.

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

Katie Powderly. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 8 p.m. Free.

Mark Fantasia. Village Pub, Chili Center Plaza. 889-4547. 9 p.m. Free.

Paul Strowe. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon.

624-2929. 7-10 p.m. Free.

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

Teagan Ward. Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. 232-3960. 7 p.m.

Call for tix. [ Blues ] Beale Street Blues Band. Pane Vino, 175 N Water St. 2326090. 8 p.m. Free.

Son House Blues w/Gordon Munding. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. 7 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Eastman at Washington Square.

First Universalist Church, S Clinton & Court Sts. 274-1400.

12:15 p.m. Free.

Tom McClure. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 5 p.m. Free.

DJ Andy Fade. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 9 p.m. Free.

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. 334-8970. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

DJ ET & DJ Proof. Tribeca, 233 Mill St. 232-1090. 9 p.m. $5-$10.

DJ Jestyr. Soho East, 336 East Ave. 262-2060. 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Jestyr. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 p.m.

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DJ Matt. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 7:30 p.m. Free.

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JAZZ/VARIETY | Miche Fambro’s SpeakEasy Holiday Show Miche Fambro is one suave and swingin’ cat. And his variety show is the embodiment of the hipster daddy defined with subtle sophistication and arctic cool. Picture “Playboy After Dark” without the bunnies. A multi-faceted musician with a remarkable baritone, Fambro is both charming and hysterically deadpan as a host. With a line-up of talent to wow the crowd, like Cabo Frio’s Curt Kendrick, Present Tense Dance Company, composer Glenn McClure, musical wrecking ball/chanteuse Suzi Willpower, and more, this promises to be an unpredictable evening of certain entertainment. And maybe even some bunnies.

Miche Famrbo performs Friday-Saturday, December 17-18, 7:30 p.m. at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. $8-$12.

234-1254. — BY FRANK DE BLASE DJ Mike Dailor. Vertex, 169 N Chestnut St. 232-5498. 10 p.m. $3-$8.

DJs Designer Junkies, Etiquette, Ginnis. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 5461010. 10 p.m. $3.

Mostly 80’s Night. Hatter’s Pub, 5 W Main St, Webster. 8721505. 6 p.m. Call for tix.

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

Thursday Night Shakedown DJs. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. 11 p.m. Free.

Tilt-a-Whirl Drag Show. Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440.

11 p.m. & 12:30 a.m. $2-$8. [ Jazz ] Alana Cahoon. Pomodoro Grill & Wine Bar, 1290 University Ave. 271-5000. 5 p.m. Free.

Jazz Dawgs. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester.

662-5555. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Katie Ernst Duo. Grill at Strathallan, 550 East Ave. 4541880. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Lumiere. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Panorama Night Club, 730 Elmgrove Rd. 247-2190. 9 p.m. Free.

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

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 10 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Carey Lake Bar & Grill, 959 Penfield Rd, Walworth. 315986-1936. 4 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 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. 5384008. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 621-1480. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/DJ Smooth.

Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 4542680. 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. 388-0136. 10 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Tim Burnette.

Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington.

924-3232. 8-11 p.m. Free.

Rochester Idol Karaoke. Landing Bar & Grille, 30 Main St, Fairport.

425-7490. 9:30 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.

Open Jam w/Beau Ryan & Amanda Ashley. Firehouse Saloon, 814 Clinton Ave S. 244-6307. 9 p.m. Free.

Open Mic. Standard Lounge, 655 Monroe Ave. 473-2447. 9 p.m. Free.

Open Mic. Towpath Cafe, 6 N Main St, Fairport. 377-0410.

6:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night. Boulder Coffee Co-Brooks Landing, 955 Genesee St. 454-7140. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/Dave McGrath. TC Hooligans-Greece, Greece Ridge Ctr. 225-7180. 6 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/Jed Curran & Steve Piper. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 288-3930. 8 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Be Glad & Dunn. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 4587888. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Hit The Lights w/Such Gold.

Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600. 7 p.m. $10-$13.

House on a Spring CD Release Party. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 325-7090. 9:30 p.m.

Free.

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

Jimmy Lane. Six Pockets, Ridge Hudson Plaza. 266-1440. 7 p.m. Free.

Live Lounge. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 8 p.m. Free.

Nantucket Road Band.

Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester.

385-8565. 9 p.m. Free.

Pia Mater w/Mosaic Foundation.

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. 8:30 p.m. $6-$8.

Seth Faergolzia. Havana Moe’s, 125 East Ave. 325-1030. 9 p.m. Free.

Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party w/Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva. 1-866-355-LIVE. 7:30 p.m. $30-$35.

Friday, December 17 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Christmas Folk Concert w/ Leslie Lee & Steve Gretz, Lisa Bigwood, Maria Gillard. Cafe Veritas, 220 Winton Rd S. 3092196. 8 p.m. $4-$8.

Dave McGrath. Panorama Night Club, 730 Elmgrove Rd. 2472190. 6 p.m. Free.

Irish Music. Shamrock Jack’s, 4554 Culver Rd. 323-9310. 9 p.m. Free.

Mike & Sergei. Hatter’s Pub, 5 W Main St, Webster. 872-1505.

8 p.m. Free.

Mimi & Matt. Tap Room, 364 Rt 104. 265-0055. 8 p.m. Free.

Peg Dolan. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester.

385-8565. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Ralph Louis. Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State St. 546-3450.

7:30 p.m. Free.

Roger Eckers/Fred Costello Duo. Luna Piena Bistro, 546 Merchants Rd. 288-0067. 9 p.m. Free.

Sore Thumb Radio Live Broadcast w/Jeff Cosco. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 5443500. 10 a.m. Free.

Ted Nicolosi &Shared Genes. The Brighton Restaurant, 1881 East Ave. 271-6650. 8 p.m. Free.

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HOLIDAY | Gala Holiday Pops This weekend, Kodak Hall will sparkle with the sounds of the holidays with favorites from “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies” to “The Little Drummer Boy.” Conductor Jeff Tyzik will wave his baton over the Festival High School Chorale, the Campbell Family Band, and soprano Donna Lynne Champlin (pictured).

The Chorale was put together especially for this concert, with high-school students from a seven-county area. The Campbell Family Band includes Nelsen (17, trombone), Weston (16, bass), Louisa (13, vocals), Gibson (11, tenor sax), Jackson (9, trumpet), Lydia (8, violin), and their parents, Sharleen (piano) and Jeff (drums). Champlin is a Rochester native who has appeared in several shows on Broadway, at all the major New York City concert halls, and in dozens of recordings. The performances will include you in the sing-a-long concert finale.

The performances will be Friday-Sunday, December 17-19, at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St., beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. $10-$77. 454-2100. — BY PALOMA A CAPANNA 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.

Dave Viterna Band. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 3257090. 10 p.m. Free.

Gap Mangione & the New Blues Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000.

8:30 p.m. Free.

John Cole Blues Band. Pane Vino, 175 N Water St. 2326090. 8 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Anniversary Gala of Amadeus Chorale. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. 7 p.m. $10.

GVOC: Handel’s Messiah.

Church of the Assumption, 20 East Ave, Fairport. 388-0040. 8 p.m. Call for tix.

Gala Holiday Pops. Eastman Theatre-Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. 274-1100. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$77.

Jewel Hara. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free.

John Ballings. Hedges, 1290 Lake Rd, Webster. 265-3850.

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Madrigalia: Christmas Days, Christmas Nights. St Mary’s Church, 15 St Mary’s Pl. 2327140. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. [ Country ] Blue Sky. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Karen Star. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 546-5474. 9:30 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 8 p.m. Free.

DJ. Coach Sports Forum, 19 W Main St, Webster. 872-2910. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

DJ Andy Fade. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Annalyze. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 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. 663-3375. 10 p.m.

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DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170.

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DJ Mosart212. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 6 p.m.

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DJs Peter Pizzutelli, Ease, Papi Chulo. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 5461010. 10 p.m. $3.

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.

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Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 10 p.m. Free.

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[ Jazz ] Dan White. Tala Vera, 155 State St. 546-3844. 8 p.m. Call for tix.

Don Mancuso & Jeff Cosco.

Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Miche Fambros SpeakEasy Holiday Show. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 244-0960. 7:30 p.m. $8-$12.

Mike Kaupa Quartet. Grill at Strathallan, 550 East Ave. 4541880. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Ryan T Carey & El Rojo Jazz Band.

Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 427-8030. 7-9 p.m. Free.

Todd East, Bobby Dibaudo.

Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555.

6 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Flaherty’s, 1200 Bay Rd. 671-0816. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Village Pub, Chili Center Plaza. 889-4547. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

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

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Deweys, 1380 Lyell Ave. 254-4707. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 10 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Tina P. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 2663570. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Open Jam w/Ryan Barclay Trio.

The Pultneyville Grill, 4135 Mill St, Pultneyville. 315-589-4512.

8:30-10:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic. Rochester Institute of Technology-Java Wally’s, 90 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-2562. 9 p.m. Free.

Songwriters Open Mic. Equal Grounds Coffee House, 750 South Ave. 242-7840. 9-11 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Brian ‘Head’ Welch. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 5443500. 4 p.m. Free.

BLUES/ROCK | Heavenly Chillbillies This Buffalo band rips through a healthy catalogue of blues, country, rock, and honky tonk; in other words, Americana. The Heavenly Chillbillies play with a wild and loud guitar-fronted recklessness a la Dan Baird, suited for gin mills and buckets of blood. Whether it’s a shuffle, a boogie, or a beer-soaked raveup, the trio dishes out heaps of blue collar, redneck fun.

Heavenly Chillbillies performs Saturday, December 18, 8 p.m. at The Keg, 315 Gregory St. $4. 442-6880. — BY FRANK DE BLASE Dog House. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor. 924-3660. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Ernie and the Automatics. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600. 8 p.m. $0.95.

Family Dawgs, Positive Mental Trip, El Ka Bong. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Flying Sideburns. Rab’s Woodshed, 4440 Lake Ave. 663-4610. 10 p.m. Free.

Fred Costello Band, Greg Townson.

Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Nick Young & Burning Daylight CD Release w/Mikey Jukebox.

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. 8:30 p.m. $6-$8.

Open G, Mike Z & Paul Amorese.

Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. 5 p.m. Free.

Radio Nation. Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington. 924-3232. 8 p.m.

Free.

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

Small Town. Panorama Night Club, 730 Elmgrove Rd. 2472190. 10 p.m. $3.

Stemm, His Name Was Yesterday, The Silence Broken, Visions, DownDriven. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 621-1480. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Strokeability w/DeeDee Duboi, Drag Show, RaiseTheRoof. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600. 8 p.m. $0.95.

Taking It To The Streets w/Brian “Head” Welch, The Chariot, To Speak Of Wolves, Sonny Sandoval, Ryan Ries. Main Street Armory, 900 E Main St. thewhosoevers. com. 7 p.m. Free.

The Coup DeVilles. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Trilogy. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. 7 p.m.

Free.

[ R&B ] Old School R&B. Elite Bar & Grill, 398 W Main St. 5278720. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Saturday, December 18 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Acoustic Brew. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990. 8 p.m. Free.

Double Feature. Legacy-Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000. 1 p.m. Free.

Garnet Rogers. Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Rd. heartlandconcerts.org. 8 p.m. $20.

Julie Dunlap & High Maintenance. Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 3524505. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Latin Band. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 St Paul St. 262-2090. 11 p.m. Free.

Peg Dolan. Sheridan’s, 1551 Mt Hope Ave. sheridanspub.com.

7:30 p.m. Free.

The Brothers Jim. American Music Centre, 3800 Dewey Ave. 7307000. 2 p.m. Call for tix.

Tom Gravino. Thali of India, 3259 S Winton Rd. 355-8206. 7 p.m.

Free.

Wayward Son. Shamrock Jack’s, 4554 Culver Rd. 3239310. 9 p.m. Call for tix. [ Blues ] Bill Brown. Brown Hound Bistro, 6459 Rt 64, Naples.

374-9771. 7 p.m. Free.

Gap Mangione & the New Blues Band. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000.

8:30 p.m. Free.

The Heavenly Chillbillies. German House-Keg, 315 Gregory St. 4426880. 8 p.m. $4. [ Classical ] A Merry Tuba Christmas. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. 3 p.m. Free.

Finger Lakes Choral. St John’s Episcopal Church, 183 N Main St, Canandaigua. 396-0027. 7 p.m. Free.

Gala Holiday Pops. Eastman Theatre-Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St. 274-1100. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$77.

Holiday Homecoming Concerts.

Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1100. 9 a.m.

Free.

John Ballings. Hedges, 1290 Lake Rd, Webster. 265-3850.

6:30 p.m. Free. [ Country ] Double Cross. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 9 p.m. Call for tix. [ DJ/Electronic ] Big Dance Party w/DJ Jon Herbert.

Tilt Night Club, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440. 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 Ease. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 p.m.

Call for tix.

DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170.

8:30 p.m. Free.

DJ Howard & Mega Mix. Island Fresh Cuisine, 382 Jefferson Rd. 424-2150. 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Jestyr. Soho East, 336 East Ave. 262-2060. 9 p.m. Free.

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

DJs Andy Fade, Bonitillo. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 4544830. 9 p.m. Free-$5.

DJs Richie Salvaggio, Kalifornia.

One, 1 Ryan Alley. 546-1010.

10 p.m. $3.

R&B DJs. Tribeca, 233 Mill St. 232-1090. 9 p.m. $5-$10.

Top 40 DJ. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985. 10 p.m. Free. [ Jazz ] Bob Sneider Quartet. Grill at Strathallan, 550 East Ave. 4541880. 8:30 p.m. Free.

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

Hard Logic. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester.

662-5555. 7 p.m. Free.

Jazz Cafe. Monty’s Korner, 355 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.

Karl Stabnau Quartet. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 2929940. 6p.m.-8p.m. no cover.

Charlie Brown Christmas music of Vince Guaraldi.

Maggie Mullen. Luna Piena Bistro, 546 Merchants Rd. 288-0067. 9:30 p.m. Free.

The Kronics. Rab’s Woodshed, 4440 Lake Ave. 663-4610. 10 p.m. Free.

The Quitter’s Reunion Show w/The Beaumonts. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 9 p.m. $5.

The Taint. Woody’s, 250 Monroe Ave. 730-8230. 9 p.m.

Call for tix.

These Electric Lives w/Young Light, Keeping Quiet. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 9 p.m. $7-$9. [ R&B ] Soul Mine. Dinosaur Bar-BQue, 99 Court St. 325-7090.

10 p.m. Free.

INDIE/ELECTRO | These Electric Lives Remember when dance music wasn’t all samples and laptops? These Electric Lives do. A drum kit fashioning infectious pop beats that catch your attention and start your body moving. Players trading off swirling delay on guitar for a desirable amount of synths. Pretty, soft layers of lyrics and melodies that make your heart skip a beat. The finishing touch — stage presence — minus the pretension, moving and grooving along with the crowd, who would have a hard time not reciprocating. It’s no wonder then that These Electric Lives are working with Juno Award-winning producers and still remain darlings of the Toronto indie scene. Young Light and Keeping Quiet, both of Buffalo, also play.

These Electric Lives comes to Rochester Saturday, December 18, 9 p.m., at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. $7-$9.

454-2966. — EMILY FAITH Miche Fambro’s SpeakEasy Holiday Show. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 244-0960. 7:30 p.m. $8-$12.

Stringplicity. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906.

8:30 p.m. Free.

Ted Nicolosi &Shared Genes.

Jasmine’s Asian Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd, Webster. 216-1290.

7:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. The Galley Restaurant, 94 S Union St, Spencerport. 3520200. 8 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. 232-3960. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000. 10:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Mickey Flynn’s, 196 Winton Rd. 288-7070. 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. 232-6000. 10 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. McGhan’s, 11 W Main St, Victor. 924-3660. 9 p.m. Free.

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

Karaoke w/Andy & Kim. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 266-3570. 10 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Debbie Randyn.

Merchants Grill, 881 Merchants Rd. 482-2010. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/The Tin Man. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport.

388-0136. 10 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] After 5. Sevens, Rt 96, Farmington. 924-3232. 8 p.m.

Free.

Brick City Limits. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 7 p.m. Call for tix.

Cute Is What We Aim For w/Youngbloods, Forget Me In Vegas, Lyrics To Life, Cobrafield. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 3255600. 6 p.m. $13-$15.

Demoness, Low Key, Flesh Burn, Burial Mound, Beyond Dishonor.

California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd W. 621-1480. 9 p.m.

Call for tix.

Fat Jesus Band. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester.

385-8565. 9 p.m. Free.

Guy Smiley. Coach Sports Forum, 19 W Main St, Webster.

872-2910. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Holiday Havoc. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. 2321520. 7 p.m. $8-$10.

John Bolger Band. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Lower Than Johnny. Captain Jack’s Goodtime Tavern, 8505 Greig St, Sodus Point. 315483-9570. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

Northside Johnny. Shooters Sports Bar & Grill, 1226 Fairport Rd. 377-9777. 8 p.m.

Call for tix.

Run Run Rudolph Christmas w/HUNU? Bop Shop, 274 N Goodman St. 271-3354. 8 p.m. $10.

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Sunday, December 19 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Celtic Music. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000.

7 p.m. Free.

Cherish The Ladies. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva. 1-866-355-LIVE. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20.

Christmas Caroling. Old Toad, 277 Alexander St. 232-2626. 8 p.m. Free.

Clover Blossom Choir. LegacyClover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000. 3:30 p.m. Free.

Dave McGrath. Carey Lake Bar & Grill, 959 Penfield Rd, Walworth. 315-986-1936. 4 p.m. Call for tix.

Fort Hill String Band. All Things Art, 65 S Main St., Canandaigua.

396-0087. 5-7 p.m. $2.

Latin Night. Hush Nightclub, 359 East Ave. 506-2851. 10 p.m. Call for tix.

PJ Elliott. Bay Street Hotel, Bay St, Sodus Point. 315-4832233. 9 p.m. Free.

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[ Blues ] Christmas Party w/Jeff Elliott & Danny Blues. Rab’s Woodshed, 4440 Lake Ave. 663-4610. 10 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Ella Cripps. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free.

Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols. University of RochesterInterfaith Chapel, Wilson Blvd.

385-9081. 3 p.m. Free.

Finger Lakes Choral. St John’s Episcopal Church, 183 N Main St, Canandaigua. 396-0027. 3 p.m. Free.

GVOC: Handel’s Messiah. Pinnacle Lutheran Church, 250 Pinnacle Rd. 223-9006. 4 p.m. $12-$15.

GVOC: Handel’s Messiah.

Pinnacle Lutheran Church, 250 Pinnacle Rd. 334-1392. 4 p.m.

Call for tix.

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Sunday, December19 Going for Baroque Organ Recital. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900.

1 & 3 p.m. Free w/admission.

Handel’s Messiah. First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford, 21 Church St. 5865688. 3 p.m. $5-$10.

Italian Baroque Organ: Vocal & Instrumental Holiday Music.

Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900. 5:30 p.m. $7-$10.

Madrigalia: Christmas Days, Christmas Nights. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N Fitzhugh St. 325-4000. 4 p.m. $5-$20.

RTOS Theater Organ Concert.

Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St. 234-2295, rtosonline. org. 2:30 p.m. $15. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 458-7888. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 10 p.m. Free.

DJ Selecta Preece. Blueroom, 293 Alexander St. 730-5985.

10 p.m. Free.

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. 235-3550. 8 p.m. $5-$10. [ Jazz ] Artisan Jazz Trio. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester.

385-8565. 6 p.m. Free.

Bill Slater. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 3814000. 11:30 a.m. Free.

Jazz Night. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 7 p.m.

Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 10 p.m. Free.

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. 3923489. 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 w/Randy.

Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 546-5474. 2-6 p.m. Free.

Open Jam w/Bodega Radio.

Jukebox, 5435 Ridge Rd W, Spencerport. 352-4505. 5 p.m. Free.

Troup Street Jazz Jam Session.

Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 216-1070. 6 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Insane Clown Posse w/Axe Murder Boys. Main Street Armory, 900 E Main St. 2323221. 7 p.m. $22.50-$29.50.

Lotus w/The Manhattan Project.

Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 325-5600. 9 p.m. $19-$22.

[ Classical ] Tom McClure. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 5 p.m. Free.

DJ Andy Fade. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 9 p.m.

Free.

DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170.

8:30 p.m. Free.

GARAGE ROCK | The Quitters Reunion Show Get ready to rock ‘n’ f-ing roll with classics like “Bang Bang Bang” and reminisce with a rousing rendition of “1982.” Former kings of the Rochester garage-pop scene, The Quitters’ original members are set to perform their material from the mid-90’s and beyond. Brothers Dave and Dan Synder started trading guitar parts and vocal harmonies back in 1994. They harnessed the talents of drummer Rob Filardo and secured Keith Parsons on bass. And the rest, as they say, is pure pop genius. All four have branched out across the local scene, but this is where the magic began. The Beaumonts open.

The Quitters perform Saturday, December 18, 9 p.m. at Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. $5. 232-3230. — EMILY FAITH Metalcore Madness w/Envoyer, Crusader, Navigator, Knuckle Up, Neon King Kong. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966.

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

The Wizards of Winter (Trans Siberian Orchestra Tribute Band). German House Theatre, 315 Gregory St. 232-1900. 7 p.m. $17.50-$20.

Monday, December 20 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Gamelan Ensemble Experience.

Harley School, 1981 Clover St. 442-1770. 6:30 p.m. Free.

John Akers. Dinosaur Bar-BQue, 99 Court St. 325-7090. 9 p.m. Free.

Mandy. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N Main St, Fairport. 388-0136. 9 p.m. Free.

Sore Thumb Radio Live Broadcast w/Jeff Cosco. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 2240990. 8 p.m. Free.

The Lawnmowers CD Release.

Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 8 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] Trudy Moon. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 8003-GENEVA. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] DJ. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street. 663-5910. 5 p.m. Free.

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 ] Brad Batz Group. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906.

7:30 p.m. Free.

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Johnny Matt Band. Green Lantern Inn, 1 E Church St, Fairport.

223-0556. 6:30 p.m. $12.

Rick Holland. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester.

662-5555. 6 p.m. Free.

Tommy Gravino. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester.

385-8565. 6 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 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. 2323430. 8 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Pro-Am Open Jam. German House-Keg, 315 Gregory St. 442-6880. 9:30 p.m. Free.

SandBar. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 8:30 p.m. $5-$7.

Tuesday, December 21 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Chris Wilson. Craft Antique Co-Op, 3200 W Ridge Rd. 3680670. 1 p.m. Free.

Jeff Elliott. Norton’s Pub, 1730 N Goodman St. 266-3570. 5-8 p.m. Free.

Johnny Bauer. Cottage Hotel, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon.

624-2929. 7-10 p.m. Free.

Len Hawley. Legacy-Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000. 2 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Teagan Ward. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650. 7 p.m. Free.

[ Jazz ] Simon Fletcher Quartet. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555. 6 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000. 10:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. McKenzie’s Irish Pub, 3685 W Henrietta Rd. 3348970. 8 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 458-7888.

9 p.m. Call for tix.

Karaoke. Applebee’s-Gates, 2120 Chili Ave. 426-7630. 9 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Golden Link Singaround. Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Winton Rd. goldenlink. org. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Hotel Noize. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Open Jam. Mo’s Mulberry St, 191 Lee Rd. 647-3522. 8 p.m.

Free.

Open Jam w/Too Tall. Deweys, 1380 Lyell Ave. 254-4707. 9 p.m. Free.

Open Jam w/Too Tall. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 3257090. 9 p.m. Free.

Open Mic. Sully’s Pub, 242 South Ave. 232-3960. 10 p.m.

Free.

Open Mic Night. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 9 p.m. Free.

Open Mic w/Rapier Slices.

Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 4542680. 7-11 p.m. $3-$5.

Open Mic w/String Theory.

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

Free.

Talent Night. Mamouche, 384 East Ave. 325-5010. 7 p.m.

Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Don Christiano w/A Little Help from My Friends: The Beatles Unplugged. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 7-9 p.m.

Free.

Egg Man’s Traveling Carnival.

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

Husky/Nugz of The Goonies Crew, BeRock The Herban Souljer & The Cipher Cell, Adam Alas (MC), DJ Styles, Roth’s Child, Grief Nitti, E3 & Young Ghost. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 8 p.m. $5.

Wednesday, December 22 [ Acoustic/Folk ] PJ Elliott. Miceli’s, 1011 Rt 31, Macedon. 986-2954. 7-10 p.m. Free.

Ralph Louis. Lento, 274 N Goodman. 271-3470. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Tom Gravino. Cafe 54, 54 W Main St, Victor. 742-3649. 6 p.m. Free.

Tony Gianavola. Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave. 2714650. 6 p.m. Free.

Zach Chasman: A Celebration.

Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. 292-9940. 8 p.m. Call for tix. [ Blues ] Doubletake Blues Band.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 325-7090. 9:30 p.m. Free. [ Classical ] George DeMott. Legacy-Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr. 218-9000. 3 p.m. Free.

Trudy Moon. Geneva on the Lake, 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva. 800-3-GENEVA. 6:309 p.m. Free. [ DJ/Electronic ] Bad Wolf: 50s & 60s Vinyl Bop. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. 10 p.m. Free.

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

DJ. Woody’s, 250 Monroe Ave. 730-8230. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

DJ. Westside Sports Bar & Grill, 1600 Lyell Ave. 458-7888. 9 p.m. Call for tix.

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

DJ Andy Fade. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St. 454-4830. 9 p.m.

Free.

DJ Cosmo. Bay Bar & Grill, 372 Manitou Rd, Hilton. 392-7700.

10 p.m. Free.

DJ Fat Daddy Buck. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170.

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 ] Robert Chevrier. Brio Wine Bar & Grill, 3400 Monroe Ave. 5867000. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Steve Greene & Colin Cannon.

Bernunzio Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. 473-6140. 7 p.m.

Free.

The Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. 232-3906. 7:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke. Roost, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 321-1170. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. German House-Keg, 315 Gregory St. 303-2234.

8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. 10 p.m. Free.

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

Free.

Karaoke. Pineapple Jacks, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free.

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

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

Karaoke. Lemoncello, 137 W Commercial St, E Rochester.

385-8565. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke. Applebee’s-Fairport, 585 Moseley Rd, Fairport. 4254700. 9 p.m. Free.

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

Karaoke. Sanibel Cottage, 1517 Empire Blvd, Webster. 6719340. 6 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/DJ Flyin’ Brian. Tap Room, 364 Rt 104. 265-0055.

8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Debbie Randyn.

Merchants Grill, 881 Merchants Rd. 482-2010. 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke w/Mark. Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 E Main St. 2883930. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Krazy Karaoke. Monty’s Korner, 355 East Ave. 263-7650. 9.30 p.m. Free. [ Open Mic ] Acoustic Open Mic. Pub 511, 511 E Ridge Rd. 266-9559. 8 p.m. Free.

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Clarissa’s, 293 Clarissa St. 4542680. 8 p.m. Free-$5.

Open Country Jam. Sandra’s Saloon, 276 Smith St. 5465474. 7-10 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. 352-4505. 10 p.m. Free.

Open Jammin’. Spot Coffee, 200 East Ave. 613-4600. 7:30 p.m.

Free.

Open Mic. Boulder Coffee Co, 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. 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. 2439111. 7-10 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] The Phukette’s, Brand New Sin, Augustine. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. 9:30 p.m. $6-$8. [ R&B ] Soul Express. Bistro 135, 135 W Commercial St, East Rochester. 662-5555. 6 p.m.

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Theater is still quite good, with some minor flaws. The visitation by the Ghost of Christmas Past isn’t as strong as it could be, partially because the role is played by a child, so the line readings lack conviction. The second act feels rushed, trying to get everything in under two hours. Some of the double and triple casting (almost every actor plays several roles) is distracting, especially Jim Poulos, who is so recognizable as Bob Cratchit that when he appears as one of younger Scrooge’s colleagues you immediately assume it’s Cratchit, which is not the case.

Poulos is one member of a talented

The Cratchit family celebrates in Geva’s new production of “A Christmas Carol,” on stage through December 26. PHOTO BY KEN HUTH

A different take on a classic “A Christmas Carol” Through December 26 Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. $28-$65 | 232-4382, gevatheatre.org [ REVIEW ] BY ERIC REZSNYAK

It’s been absent from the Geva stage for the past two seasons, but “A Christmas Carol” is about as well-worn as a holiday classic can get, right up there with “The Nutcracker.” But though the story is beyond familiar, there are still new generations that need to learn its lessons, and plenty of life left in Charles Dickens’ immortal work. The production now at Geva — a new musical adaptation by Geva Artistic Director Mark Cuddy — is proof of that. It is a distinctly modern take, even as it maintains Dickens’ Victorian England setting. The show is at times exciting, terrifying, funny, and inspiring, brought to life by a solid cast and some fantastic work from the behind-the-scenes team at Geva.

You know the story: Ebenezer Scrooge is a miser who couldn’t give a fig about 24 City december 15-21, 2010

his fellow man. He’s dismissive toward his nephew, his only remaining family member; abusive toward his impoverished employee, Bob Cratchit; and just a miserable wretch in general. In the days leading up to Christmas 1843, Scrooge is haunted by his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley. This is not a social call.

Marley — doomed to forever walk the earth alone, in death as he did in life — warns Scrooge that he has one chance to mend his wicked ways, and so Scrooge will be visited by three ghosts who will teach him the lessons of Christmas.

When I think of “A Christmas Carol,”

I typically think of quaint Victorian settings and treacly emotional displays.

This production sets itself apart from that expectation immediately with Scenic Designer Adam Koch’s massive, quasi-industrial set, which takes up the entire Geva stage and features huge sliding doors at stage level (from which a variety of smaller sets emerge) and two giant video screens on either side of the top of the stage, which are employed with varying degrees of

success throughout the production. The ominous music by Gregg Coffin adds to the initially bleak atmosphere.

The tension builds throughout the first part of the play, erupting during the jaw-dropping Marley sequence. Here director Cuddy, Lighting Designer Paul Hackenmueller, Sound Designer Lindsay Jones, Projections Designer Dan Scully, Costume Designer Davon Painter, and actor Remi Sandri as Marley put on the most memorable scene of the night, and some of the finest theater wizardry I’ve seen. Green flames lick the stage. A door knocker attacks. The ghost sounds and looks like something that crawled out of Hell. It is an intense, riveting scene, and demonstrates just how much effort went into this production. Note the trunk bound to Marley by chains — the same kind of trunk used to form the walls of the Scrooge & Marley office set. Very smart.

The intensity level is not sustained throughout the rest of the production.

That may be intentional, as this is a family show, and kids could get overwhelmed. But the rest of the show

acting cast, his Cratchit downtrodden and lovable, yet never pathetic. Ned Noyes is likable as Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, and is especially great when serenading partygoers. Kevin Ligon stole many scenes during “Five Course Love” at Geva earlier in 2010, and does the same here in his several roles, including the Ghost of Christmas Present. And Guy Paul turns in a Scrooge that’s more three-dimensional than most takes on the character. He first comes on stage to deliver a silent snarl and then excels at belittling the poor people running around him. After Scrooge’s spiritual transformation he beams with redemption, hope, and shame for his previous actions. It’s much easier to root for Scrooge in this production, to see a more fully-formed man on stage instead of just a caricature.

While the tone of the show is initially darker than some of the other “Christmas Carol” productions I’ve seen in the past, it should be noted that many other sequences are infectiously joyful, like the Fezziwig party, for instance. This is a testament to the sets, the costumes, and the overall direction of the piece. That it can vary from so glum to so bright and not ever feel jarring is impressive.

As for this being a play suitable for children, Geva certainly intends it as such (there are special family nights on weekdays, with a variety of craft activities and games for kids prior to showtime). However, that Marley scene had me worried. But there were relatively young children immediately in front of me, and none of them seemed the least bit bothered by it.

Still, I wouldn’t recommend bringing kids much younger than 8 to the show.

Theater “A Broken Christmas Carol.” Sat Dec 18. Working Class Theatre Company presents a staged reading of a modern twist on the Dickens classic. Spotlight Studio for the Performing Arts, 66 N. Main St., Fairport. Sat 7:30 p.m. $10. 643-0836, workingclasstheatre.net.

“A Christmas Carol.” Through Dec 26. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Wed Dec 15-Thu 7 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun noon & 4:30 p.m., Tue-Wed Dec 22 7 p.m. $28-$65. 232-4382, gevatheatre.org.

“Christmas with the Calamari Sisters.” Through Jan 2.

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 3450 Winton Road. Wed Dec 15-Thu 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 3 & 8:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., Mon-Wed Dec 22 7 p.m. $29-$39. 325-4370, downstairscabaret.com.

“It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Through Dec 21. Gaslight Theater Company. Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Rd. Sun 2 p.m., Tue 7 p.m. $10. gaslighttheatercompany.com.

Miche Fambro’s Speakeasy.

Fri Dec 17-Sat Dec 18.

Jazz music, discussions, digressions, and more. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m. $8-$12. wendyfambro@ gmail.com, muccc.org.

“My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding.” Through Dec 19. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Wed Dec 15-Thu 7 p.m., Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $16-$24. 461-2000 x235, jcccenterstage.org.

“The Night Before Christmas.”

Sun Dec 19. RMSC Players.

Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Sun 2 & 3 p.m. Free w/ museum admission. 271-1880, rmsc.org.

“The Santaland Diaries.” Fri Dec 17-Dec 23. One-man show based off of the works of David Sedaris. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 3 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m., Tue-Wed Dec 22 7:30 p.m. $25-$27. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.

“Sweet House!” Sat Dec 11Dec 19. Rochester Children’s Theatre; modern retelling of “Hansel and Gretel” with a focus on healthy choices.

Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. Sat-Sun 2 p.m. $14-$17. 389-2170, naz.edu.

“Young Prince Hal.” Wed Dec 22-Dec 28. The Shakespeare Company of Greater Rochester; original adaptation of “Henry IV, Part 1” intended for young audiences. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. Wed Dec 22 7 p.m. muccc.org.

St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 271-5920, cityofrochester.gov.

4th Annual Holiday Art Show Fri Dec 17. Gallery 821, 7 Schoen Place. 5-8 p.m.; Sat Noon-5 p.m. 385-2131, gallery821.com. [ CONTINUING ] 1570 Gallery at Valley Manor 1570 East Ave. Through Dec 31: “Art 100 for 100.” Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends by appt. 770-1923, japetz@ rochester.rr.com.

A Different Path Gallery 27 Market St., Brockport. Through Dec 31: “Revealing the Unspoken Message,” work Katherine Weston, Sherry Tulloch, and Liz Britton-Barry.

Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 637-5494, differentpathgallery.com.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Art Forum and Gallery 494 East Ave. Through Dec 31: Annual Members Exhibit. By appt.only.

244-8890, aauwrochester.org.

Artisan Works 565 Blossom Rd. Through Dec 31: The First Biennial Student Invitational.

Ongoing: “Les Krims: Satire Inspired by Wishful Thinking, the Culture Wars, and the Left’s [She]nanigans.” | Through Dec 31: “Fade to White” Photography/Video Installation

by Michael Rivera | Ongoing: “Ramon Santiago,” video

presentation. Third Sundays: Park Avenue Dance Company, 3 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun Noon-5 p.m. $8-$12. 2887170, artisanworks.net.

A.R.T.S. Gallery at Aviv Café 321 East Ave. Through Dec 29: “Visual Inspirations,” Digital Illustrations and Photographer Erasmo Hernandez. Fri 6-11 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 729-9916.

RIT Bevier Gallery 90 Lomb Memorial Drive. Booth Building, 7A. Through Jan 19: Metals Alumni Exhibition.

Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Mon-Thu 7-9 p.m.; Sat 14:30 p.m.; Sun 2-4:30 p.m.

Gallery closed Dec 18-Jan 2.

475-2646

CIAS Dean’s Gallery Frank E. Gannett Hall, Room 1115, Rochester Institute of Technology. Through Dec 31: Photographs by Carl Chiarenza.

Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. rit.edu.

Community Darkroom Gallery 713 Monroe Ave. Through Feb 6: “Reflections on Simplicity,” work by the Community Darkroom monitors. | Through Dec 31: “Roy Sowers: Detached.” Mon 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Tue-Thu 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri closed; Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 271-5920, geneseearts.org.

Crocus Clay Works Gallery Hungerford Building Door #2, Suite 225, 1115 E. Main St.

Through Dec 18: “Quilted, Quaint, & Quirky” by Michelle Wescott. Tue-Wed 5-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment. 469-8217, crocusclayworks.com.

Davison Gallery at Roberts Wesleyan College 2301 Westside Drive. Through Dec 16: “Division of Visual Arts Faculty Show.” Mon-Fri 11 continues on page 26

Art Exhibits [ Openings ] “The Other Side: City Employee Art Show” Wed Dec 15. Link Gallery at City Hall, 30 Church rochestercitynewspaper.com City 25

THEATER | “It’s a Wonderful Life”

For many of us, watching Jimmy Stewart struggle with some serious blues but reliably shed his despair is as much a holiday tradition as is ignoring calorie content and braving the shopping centers. This year, you can watch the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” come to life in a live performance of the story, instead of staring at the same old black-and-white images on the glowing square. The Gas Light Theater Company kicked off performances of the show last month, and will offer the remaining two showings this week at ARTISANworks (565 Blossom St., Suite L; 288-7170).

The final performances will be held Sunday, December 19, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, December 21, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10, and due to the popularity of the show, advanced reservations are strongly recommended. Visit gaslighttheatercompany.com to reserve, or email info@gaslighttheatercompany.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

Art Exhibits a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 1-4 p.m. roberts.edu.

Edward G. Miner Library University of Rochester Medical Center, Room 1-6221.

Through Jan 28: “Targets and Monstrances” by Genevieve Waller. Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun noon-10 p.m. 275-3361, urmc.rochester. edu/miner.

The Firehouse Gallery @ Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave. Through Dec 31: “Winter Craft” Annual Holiday Show.

Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat noon-4 p.m. 244-1730, geneseearts.org.

Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery 3165 East Ave. Through Dec 31: “Natural Selections,” watercolors by Roland Stevens.

Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 381-1600, friendlyhome.org.

Fusion Salon 333 Park Ave. Through Feb 28, 2011: “Famous Faces,” by Jay Lincoln, Jennifer Cichello, Mr. PRVRT, and Rebecca Rafferty.

Presented by Method Machine.

Mon & Tue 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Thu Noon-8 p.m., Fri 9a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 271-8120, fusionsalonnewyork.com.

Gallery 821 7 Schoen Place.

Dec 17-Feb 1: 4th Annual Holiday Art Show. Tue-Wed 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thu-Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat Noon-5 p.m. 3852131, gallery821.com.

Gallery Salon & Spa 780 University Ave. Through Jan 3: Linda Hermans and Paul Schramm. Tue-Thu 11 a.m.-8 26 City december 15-21, 2010

p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact 2718340, galleryhair.com.

George Eastman House 900 East Ave. Through Jan 16: “All Shook Up: Hollywood and the Evolution of Rock n’ Roll.” | Through Jan 23: “Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock ‘n’ Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash.” | Ongoing: “Where Do Cameras Come From?” | “Cameras from the Technology Collection” | “Portrait” | “The Remarkable George Eastman.” | Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. $4-$10.

271-3361, eastmanhouse.org Gilded Square Picture Framing & Gallery 714 University Ave. Through Dec 29: “Partly Tame”

by Robin Whiteman. Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

461-2808, gildedsquare.com.

Hartnett Gallery University of Rochester, Wilson Commons.

Through Dec 15: “Misty Rubric: The VSC Graduate Holiday Show.” Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat-Sun Noon-5 p.m.

275-4188, blogs.rochester. edu/Hartnett.

High Falls Fine Art Gallery 60 Browns Race. Through Jan 7: “Our Parks” Honoring the Life and Work of Christine Sevilla. Wed-Fri 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sat Noon-6 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 325-2030, centerathighfalls.org.

Image City Photography Gallery 722 University Ave. Through Dec 23: “Holiday Show 2010.”

Special Holidays Hours: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m.;

ART EVENT | School for American Crafts Winter Craft Sale

A handful of fine arts programs are offered at local colleges and universities, but you may be unfamiliar with the School for American Crafts at RIT. This week, you can check out the school’s winter craft sale, speak with students involved in the programs, and shop for handmade items crafted by students majoring in ceramic and ceramic sculpture, glass and glass sculpture, metalsmithing and jewelry design, and woodworking and furniture design.

Student artists will sell their original works, which include items ranging in price from $5 to $300, and include items such as Alissa Barbato’s handcrafted ceramic vessels, and Mark Thone’s cubic zirconia-studded wooden earrings (pictured). The show and sale takes place Wednesday-Thursday, December 15-16, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. each day, in the RIT Student Alumni Union Lobby (Building 4, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive.).

Admission is free, and cash and checks will be accepted for items purchased. For more information, call 475-6114 or email sac@rit.edu. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Sun noon-4 p.m. 482-1976, imagecityphotographygallery. com.

International Art Acquisitions 3300 Monroe Ave. Through Dec 31: The Wicked Series by Enrico Embroli.

Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun Noon-5 p.m. 264-1440, internationalartacquisitions. com.

Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center Gallery St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave. Through Dec 22: “Cracow Szopka Exhibit.” Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 899-3720.

Link Gallery at City Hall 30 Church St. Through Jan 31: “The Other Side: City Employee Art Show.” MonFri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 271-5920, cityofrochester.gov.

Little Theatre Café 240 East Ave. Through Jan 7: “Landscapes of New York” by Carol Acquilano.

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

Living Room Café 1118 Monroe Ave. Through Dec 17: “Kevin Fitch is Seeing Red.” Sun-Thu 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 7 a.m.11 p.m. 413-0833, kevfitch@ yahoo.com.

Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave. Through Jan 2: “Psychedelic: Optical & Visionary Art Since the 1960s.” | Dec 22-Mar 21: “Great Impressions: The Print Club of Rochester Turns 80” in

Lockhart Gallery. | Dec 16Jan 29: “Creative Workshop Children’s Show” in Lucy Burne Gallery. | “What’s Up” lecture, First Sundays, 2 p.m. | Ongoing exhibits: “At the Crossroads,” “Seeing America,” “Italian Baroque Organ,” “Brunswick Armor,” “Judaica.” | 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.

MCC Mercer Gallery 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. Through Dec 22: “Lost Toys: The Ones That Got Away.” | Through December: “Tribute to Hip Hop” Mural by Carmello (Melo) Ortiz.| Sibley Window Project (East Ave.) Torell Arnold “Bee-cause Art Means the World to Me.” Mon, Wed, Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue, Thu 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 292-2021.

My Sister’s Gallery The Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. Through Jan 6: “New York: The Beauty of Changing Seasons,” photography by Barbara Drake.

Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 546-8439. continues on page 28

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Williams Gallery 220 S Winton Rd. Through Jan 3: The Main Street Artists Exhbition. MonFri 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 271-9070, rochesterunitarian.org.

Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua. Through Jan 28: “Burning Man Notes; Photographs of Laura Jackett.” Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-Sun noon-5 p.m. 394-3500 x7369, gallery34@flcc.edu.

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ART EVENT | Pins & Needles Fashion Show & Dance Party

If your style sense is more Morticia Addams than Marc Jacobs, head over to Dub Land Underground (315 Alexander St.) on Sunday, December 19, for the Pins & Needles Alternative Fashion Show and Dance Party.

Edgy fashion offerings from indie designers will include Gloomth (gloomth.com), a Canadian clothing label specializing in unique handmade Gothic Lolita apparel and accessories; Robotic Kitty (etsy.com/shop/robotickittyfashions), with its futuristic cyber clubware; and MTcoffinz (mtcoffinz.com), which offers tutus, cyber masks, and accessories.

So whether your style is Alice in Tim-Burton-land, steampunk, cosplay, or raver, there will be something for you at this event.

Doors open at 7p.m., the fashion show begins at 8 p.m., and you can dance away the rest of the night in your new threads to the electronic tunes of DJ Acheron. Admission is $5 to this 18-and-over event. For more information, email Amy at aroconnor1@hotmail.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

Art Exhibits Nan Miller Gallery 3450 Winton Place. Through December 31: “Gallery Favorites for the Holiday Season.” Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 292-1430, nanmillergallery.com.

Ock Hee’s Gallery 2 Lehigh St. Through Dec 31: “Synergy: A Ceramic Collaboration by Richard Aerni and Carolyn Dilcher-Stutz.” Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 624-4730, ockhee@ frontiernet.net.

Oxford Gallery 267 Oxford St. Through Jan 7: Holiday Exhibit.

Tue-Fri Noon-5 p.m; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 271-5885, oxfordgallery.com.

Penfield Arts Center repARTee Gallery 2131 Five Mile Line Rd. Through Dec 23: “Nature and Nurture: Mothers, Daughters, and Sisters,” group show.

Wed-Sat 1-5 p.m. 586-5192, penfieldartscenter.com.

Printing & Book Arts Gallery 713 Monroe Ave. Through Dec 31: “Roy Sowers: Detached.” MonFri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 244-1730, geneseearts.org.

Record Archive 33 1/3 Rockwood St. Through Dec 31: “Art by Allie Hartley: Probings into the Forbidden: Products of Deep Dreams, Obscure Secrets and Unnatural Revelation.” Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. alayna@recordarchive.com.

Renaissance Art Gallery 74 St. Paul St. Through Jan 28: “Profiles in Glass” with Leon Applebaum and Peter Secrest.

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

Rochester Contemporary Arts Center 137 East Ave. Through Jan 9: 20th Annual Members Exhibition. Wed-Sun 1-5 p.m., Fri 1-10 p.m. Closed Dec 2426, Dec 31-Jan 1. 461-2222, rochestercontemporary.org. $1.

Rochester Medical Museum & Archives Through Dec 17: “Holiday Joy” by Joy Naegler.

Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 922-1847, viahealth.org/archives. strumGallery at Black Dog Studios 120 East Ave. Ongoing: “Legends: British Invasion Guitars.”

Appointments only. 729-7625, strumgallery.com Studio 34 Bead & Jewelry Arts Center 34 Elton St. Through Dec 22: Faculty and Student Exhibit and Sale. 737-5858, studio34beads.com.

Tango Café Dance Studio 389 Gregory St. Through Jan 15:”Traveling Fair: A Collection of New Paintings” by John Paul Alexander. By appointment.

271-4930, tangocafedance.com.

Visual Studies Workshop 31 Prince St. Through Dec 16: “Everything in Time: Maximalist Methodologies by Media Artists.”

Thu 5-8 p.m., Fri-Sun noon-5 p.m. 442-8676, vsw.org.

Wayne County Council for the Arts 108 W Miller St, Newark.

Through Dec 31: “Winter Show and Sale.” Thu-Fri 12-3 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 315-3314593, wayne-arts.com.

[ CALL FOR ARTWORK ] 360|365 George Eastman House Film Festival 2011 Call for Entries for “Ghost” Theme. Deadline December 30. Festival will take place April 27-May 2, 2011.

Submit main feature length programs, shorts programs, and children’s and young adults programs. For more information, visit film360365.com/festival/ submit-a-film.

Alice B. Wilson Annual Teen Literacy Contest. February 13 deadline for entries. Open to students grades 6-12 living in or attending school in Brighton. Visit brightonlibrary.org for more info.

Bread and Water Theatre Call for Stories for the 2011 Lambda Project. Collecting real-life stories of people from all over the world and from every sexual orientation and gender identity. This year’s theme is serenity/harmony. Visit breadandwatertheatre.org.

Call for Art Proposals for New Roz Steiner Art Gallery at Genesee Community College. Individuals and groups working in all media are welcome to submit proposals.

Submit bio, resume, digital JPEG samples to GCC Art Department Office, Art Gallery Committee, Genesee Community College, One College Road, Batavia, NY 14020. The new gallery will be ready for exhibitions beginning in early 2011. For more info, email hsjones@genesee.edu.

Call for Emerging Film- and Videomakers. Ongoing. Submit films and videos to the monthly Emerging Filmmakers Series at the Little Theatre. Films of maximum 30 minutes must have been produced in New York State in the last two years.

For more information, email emergingfilmmakers@yahoo.com.

Call for Plays. Deadline January 31. Geneva Theatre Guild is accepting original scripts (limit 2 plays per entry) with a running time of 30 minutes or less for consideration for the Playwrights Play Readings production in 2011. Special interest in plays by or about young people. Further details at gtglive.org.

Center at High Falls “Thaw” and “In Between 2 Worlds” Exhibitions Call for Artwork. Deadline December 15. Open call for all media with emphasis on the effects of heat and cold for the former show and on African American Culture for the latter show. $15 entry fee for 1-3 submissions. Call or email for details: 325-2030, swinslow@ frontiernet.net.

Collier Craft in East Rochester.

New gallery space is accepting new work by artists of many media. Contact colliercraft@ yahoo.com for information.

Gallery @ Equal Grounds Seeks Artists for 2011 Schedule. All requests must be made through email to gallery@equalgrounds. com, no phone calls please.

Include your contact information, email, phone, short artist statement/bio and three jpgs of artwork.

High School Writers: 2011 Sokol High School Literacy Awards Contest. Deadline 4 p.m. January 28. Open to grades 9-12 enrolled in Monroe Country schools. Enter your poetry/short fiction (no essays). Information: friends@ libraryweb.org, librarweb.org.

Keep Rochester Beautiful Poster Contest. Deadline December 15. Submit original artwork and a slogan or motto to the City of Rochester and Rochester Public Library Anti-Litter Campaign. Entry forms available at Maplewood Community Library, 1111 Dewey Ave. For more info, call 428-8232.

Made in NY 2011 Call for Artists.

Entries must be postmarked January 15, 2011. Exhibition will be on view March 26-May 29, 2011 at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn. For information, visit myartcenter.org.

Art Events [ Wednesday, December 15Thursday, December 16 ] School for American Crafts Winter Craft Sale. Rochester Institute of Technology, Student Alumni Union, Lomb Memorial Dr. sac@rit.edu. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Free admission. Handmade items from students majoring in ceramics, glass, metalsmithing and woodworking.. [ Thursday, December 16 ] MAG Highlights Tour. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900, mag.rochester.edu.

6:30 p.m. Included with gallery admission: $5-10. Docent-led tour of the collections. [ Friday, December 17 ] “Psychedelic” Exhibition Tour.

Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900, mag. rochester.edu. 2 p.m. Included with gallery admission: $5-10.

Woodcarving Exhibit. Gallea’s Greenhouse, 2382 Clover St. 5863017. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. [ Sunday, December 19 ] “Psychedelic” Exhibition Tour.

Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900, mag. rochester.edu. 1 p.m. Included with gallery admission: $5-10.

Comedy [ Thursday, December 16Saturday, December 18 ] Marion Groden. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580. 671-9080, thecomedyclub.us. Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 7:30 & 10 p.m. $9. [ Friday, December 17Saturday, December 18 ] Village Idiots Improv Comedy “Director’s Cut.” Village Idiots Comedy Improv, 274 N Goodman

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Al Wilson metal sculpture; Hans Christensen and Ron Pearson silver; Minor White photography; Wildenhain, Cowles and other studio pottery; Emma & Colin Campbell Cooper paintings, other regional artists; modern art glass; early Native American rugs, baskets, pottery, beadwork and Inuit art.

[ Monday, December 20 ] Laughin’ Cup Comedy Competition. Lovin’ Cup, Park Point @ RIT. lovincup.com. 8 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night Comedy.

Boulder Coffee Co. at Brooks Landing. 287-JAVA. 7-9 p.m.

Free.

Dance Events [ Friday, December 17Sunday, December 19 ] The Flower City Ballet presents The Nutcracker. School of the Arts (SOTA), 45 Prince St. dance@flowercityballet.com, flowercityballet.com. Fri-Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $10-18. [ Saturday, December 18 ] Yahweh Ballet “Savior.”

Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St. yahwehballet.org. 3 p.m. $10-12. [ Sunday, December 19 ] Cherish the Ladies and World Class Irish Step Dancers.

Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva. 315-7892221, thesmith.org. 7:30 p.m. $15-20.

Dance Participation [ Saturday, December 18 ] HUGS Gala/125 Year Celebration. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. lmr45322@ yahoo.com, tangocafedance. com. Noon-midnight. $30-50.

Afternoon dance workshops and evening performance and dance social to celebrate 125 years of dancing in the Tango Cafe Ballroom and raise money for the Help Us Give Smiles (HUGS) Foundation of Rochester. [ Sunday, December 19 ] Inikori Dance Studio’s Latin Dance Social. Inikori Dance Studio, 1100 University Ave. 271-6840, frontdesk@ inikoridance.com. Lesson 6157 p.m., dance 7-9 p.m. $5, $20 with lesson. Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata, and Mambo. [ Tuesday, December 21 ] Stardust Ballroom Dance Series: Len Hawley. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. cityofrochester.gov/ edgerton. 7:30 p.m. $1.50-3.

Kids Events [ Wed., December 15 ] 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.

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[ Sunday, December 19 ] Comedy Open Mic. Boulder Coffee Co, 100 Alexander St. 454-7140. 8-11 p.m. Free.

KIDS EVENT | Train Rides with Santa

If Santa’s magical reindeer only fly one night of the year, how does the jolly man in the red suit get around the rest of the time? Via the Polar Express, of course. He must not be too stressed about the upcoming holiday, because Rochesterians can take several different festive train rides this weekend.

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A two-hour train ride departs the Medina Railroad Museum (530 West Ave., Medina) on Saturday and Sunday, December 18-19, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with Santa and Mrs. Claus onboard to interact with kids. Tickets cost $20 for ages 13 and up, $15 for ages 2-12, and $13 for kids under 2 years, and all prices include admission to the museum. For more information, call 798-6106 or visit railroadmuseum.net.

Also on Saturday and Sunday, the New York Museum of Transportation (6393 East River Rd., West Henrietta) will offer Holly Trolley Rides on an authentic 80-year-old trolley car, which runs Saturday 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

While you’re at the museum, check out the huge model railroad, which will be running five trains at once. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for children under 12, and include admission to the museum. For more information, visit nymtmuseum.org.

— BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Monroe Ave. 586-6020. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free. All Ages.

Preschool Storytime. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Free, registration required.

Storytime and Craft w/Mike.

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

Storytime for 4 & 5 Yr Olds.

Parma Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton. 392-8350. 10:3011 a.m. Free. All Ages. Siblings welcome.

Stuck in the Middle Book Discussion Group: Gordan Korman’s “No More Dead Dogs.” 5263 Parkside Dr., Canandaigua. 394-1381, jgoodemote@pls-net.org. 6:30 p.m. Free. For teens. [ Thursday, December 16 ] Afterschool Storytime.

Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 44:45 p.m. Free, registration required. Grades K-3.

Anime Club Film: “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.” 5263 Parkside Dr., Canandaigua.

394-1381, jgoodemote@plsnet.org. 6-8 p.m. Free.

Book Explorers Book Club.

Irondequoit Public LibraryPauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 336-6062, mgleason@libraryweb.org.

4-5 p.m. Free, registration required. For grades 1-3.

Books N’ Brownies Book Discussion. Chili Library, 3333 Chili Ave. 889-2200. 4-5 p.m.

Free. Grades 7-8.

Family Book Discussion Group. Parma Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton. 3928350. 4:30-6 p.m. Free.

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. 9642320. 6:45 p.m. Free. All Ages. 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. All Ages.

Siblings welcome.

Tales for Tots. Barnes & Noble Webster, 1070 Ridge Rd, Webster. 872-9710. 10 a.m. Free. Ages 0-2.

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Kids Events [ Friday, December 17 ] Kids’ Kitchen: Christmas Cookie Party. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 4-6 p.m. $12, registration required.

Lapsit Storytime. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 12:15 p.m.

Free. Infants to pre-walkers with caregiver.

Storytelling with Mike. Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 227-4020.

10:30 a.m. Free. All Ages.

Supper with Santa. Adams Street Community Center, 85 Adams St. 428-7456. 6 p.m.

Free for city residents.

Toddler Storytime with Miss Barbara. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260, liftbridge.booksense. com. 10:30 a.m. Free. Includes songs, games, and stories.

Wobbly Toddlers Storytime.

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 11:15 a.m.

Free. Toddlers with a caregiver. [ Friday, December 17Saturday, December 18 ] Make Your Own Stuffed Animal with Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop. Perinton Square Mall. plushpalcreations@gmail. com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $11. [ Saturday, December 18 ] “Sweet House.” Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. 389-2170, naz.edu.

2 p.m. $14-17. Rochester Children’s Theatre; continues through December 19. Modern retelling of “Hansel and Gretel” with a focus on healthy eating.

Breakfast with Santa. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 9-11 a.m. $5-8 child, $10 adult, free ages 2 and under, regi.

Breakfast with Santa. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. 428-6769. 10 a.m. Free for city residents.

Breakfast with the Grinch. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 2580400, thelittle.org. 9:30 a.m.noon. $10-15, reservations required, $5 for film only.

Breakfast and screening of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

Brunch with Santa. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets. com. 12-2 p.m. $5-8 child, $10 adult, free ages 2 and under, regi.

Live Science! Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880.

Sat 2, 3 & 4 p.m., Sun 2 & 3 p.m. Included with museum admission $8-10.

Make Wool Holiday Ornaments.

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 12:303:30 p.m. Free, registration required. Make Christmas and Chanukah ornaments; students grades 6-12.

Murray’s Mobile Lab. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880. 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. Included with museum admission $8-10.

Science Saturday: Forensic Science. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 12-3 p.m. Included with museum admission: $8-10.

Star Shows: My Planets.

Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 10 a.m. $7, members free.

Storytime. Borders, 1000 Hylan Dr. 292-5900. 11 a.m. Free. [ Saturday, December 18Sunday, December 19 ] Holly Trolley Rides. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E River Rd, Rush. rgvrrm. org. Sat 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 Adults, $4 kids under 12.

Train Rides with Santa. Medina Railroad Museum, 530 West Ave, Medina. railroadmuseum. net. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $20 adults, $15 ages 2-12, $13 kids under 2.

Winter Wonderland. Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Sq. 263-2700, museumofplay.org. Sat-Sun 1 & 2:30 p.m., also Sat 11:30 a.m. Included with museum admission: $9-11.

Meet “woodland animals” from the Ukrainian tale

Toddler Book Club. Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Sq. 263-2700, museumofplay.org. 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. Included with general admission: $9-11. Parents and toddlers enjoy themed readings of books, music and music activities.

Wii Funday Monday. Phillis Wheatley Library, 33 Dr Samuel McCree Way. 4288212. 2:30 p.m. Free. All ages.

LECTURE/SPECIAL EVENT | Night of the Eclipse Star Show

I’ll never cease to be fascinated by the universe’s activities, ever shifting in large scale in the background of our daily, tiny dramas. Star and planetary phenomena don’t always line up with our waking hours, even if we really, really, really want to observe them. Which is why the Strasenburgh Planetarium at the Rochester Museum and Science Center is holding a special star show presentation at decent hours this month, in honor of the total eclipse of the moon that will take place during the wee hours of the winter solstice, Tuesday, December 21.

Sit back and look up at the dome of the planetarium during “Night of the Eclipse,” which kicked off earlier this month and continues Saturday, December 18, at 1 p.m. and Monday, December 20, at 4 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 through adult, the show will use a giant star projector to exhibit how the moon moves, why eclipses occur, and what to look for if you do decide to stay up and watch the real thing (clear sky permitting, of course), including a preview of the colorful winter stars that you can see around the eclipsed moon.

Tickets for the show cost $8-$10. For more info, call 271-4320 or visit rmsc.org. – REBECCA RAFFERTY “The Mitten,” enjoy holiday displays and crafts. [ Sunday, December 19 ] Tween Esteem. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 1:15 p.m.

Free, registration required.

Ages 9-13. [ Monday, December 20 ] Great Starts Storytime w/ Ann-Marie. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020. 9:30 & 10:15 a.m.

Free. All Ages.

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Kids’ Kitchen: Christmas Celebration. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd.

663-5449, topsmarkets. com. 12:30-2:30 p.m. $15, registration required.

Storyhour. Gates Public Library, 1605 Buffalo Rd, Gates. 247-6446. 10 a.m.

Free. 3-5. 2-5 year olds.

Storytime: Just for Babies.

Irondequoit Public LibraryPauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 336-6062, mgleason@ libraryweb.org. 11:15 a.m.

Free. Infant-23 months.

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[ Monday, December 20Tuesday, December 21 ] Storytime: Toddlers. Irondequoit Public Library-Pauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 336-6062, mgleason@libraryweb.org.

10:15 a.m. Free. Ages 2-3 with caregiver. [ Tuesday, December 21 ] Drum ‘n Fun Parent-Child Class with Ticia Gingras.

Rhythm Connect, 84 High St., Fairport. rhythmconnect.com.

9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:3011:15 a.m. $84, no fee for caregiver.

Make-n-Take Gingerbread House. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 6635449, topsmarkets.com. 6-8 p.m. $25 one adult & child pairing working together, re.

Storytime: Preschool.

Irondequoit Public LibraryPauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper. 336-6062, mgleason@libraryweb.org.

11:15 a.m. Free. Ages 4-5.

Teen Game Day. Parma Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton.

392-8350. 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Free. All Ages. [ Wed., December 22 ] 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.

Storytime and Craft w/Mike.

Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 227-4020. 10:30 a.m. Free.

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Lectures [ Wed., December 15 ] Alzheimer’s Association Lecture Series: Communication Through the Stages. St. Johns Meadows, 1 Johnsarbor Dr. West. 7605400, alz.org/rochesterny.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Free, registration required.

Science on the Edge Lecture: “White Noise Syndrome: The Darkest Days for New York Bats.”. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org.

7:30 p.m. $8-15. [ Thursday, December 16 ] Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Education: “Caregiving During the Holidays and Special Family Events/Travel/Stress Relief.”

Clare Bridge of Perinton, 159 Sully’s Trail, Pittsford. 7605400, alz.org/rochesterny. 1-3 p.m. Free, register.

Seminar for Understanding Alzeimer’s Disease.

Alzheimer’s Association Education Center, 3rd floor, Monroe Community Hospital, 435 E. Henrietta Rd. 7605400, alz.org/rochesterny. 10 a.m.-noon. Free, register.

Literary Events [ Wed., December 15 ] Book Discussion: “Solar”

by Ian McEwan. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 7 p.m.

Free.

Open Mic: Monthly Story Slam. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590, wab.org. Sign up 6:30 p.m., event 7-9 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, December 16 ] Photographic Historical Society Discussion Group.

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

Book Group: Bibliophile Society, Todd Gustavson: “Camera: A History of Photography from Daguerreotype to Digital.”

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Book Reading: Dr. Sherrie Lyons “Species, Serpents, Spirits and Skulls: Science at the Margins in the Victorian Age.” Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590, wab.org. 7 p.m. $3, free to members.

Writing Class: Creative Writing.

Barnes & Noble Greece, 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. 2274020. 7 p.m. Free. [ Wednesday, December 15Saturday, December 18 ] Book Sale: Half-price Holiday Book Sale. Houghton Book Shop, Village Gate. 4542910. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 12-3 p.m. Free admission. Half price on most books in our shop, plus dollar deals. Sale benefits Houghton College in Allegany County. [ Friday, December 17 ] Free Speech Fridays. LJ’s Family Restaurant, 360 Thurston Rd. 464-8947.

8:30-10:30 p.m. Free.

Writing Class: Word Crafters Writer’s Group. Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd.

428-8304. 10 a.m. Free. [ Saturday, December 18 ] Jane Austen Society of North America. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020. 1 p.m. Free.

Book Group: Literary Book Club: “The War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 637-2260, liftbridge.com. 2 p.m. Free.

Book Signing: Saturday Author Salon: “Joseph Avenue Christmas” by Bob Lonsberry.

Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. 6372260, liftbridge.com. 3 p.m.

Free. [ Sunday, December 19 ] Book Signing: “The Hands that Feed Us: 100 Years at the Rochester Public Market”

by Nancy Rosen. Public Market, 280 N Union St. 428-6907, cityofrochester. gov/publicmarket. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission.

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SPECIAL EVENT | Holiday Traditions at RMSC

Nested within the flashier, more commercial seasonal celebrations are quieter traditions that offer symbolic ritual and speak of the values of our various ethnic communities. This month, you can learn about three different holiday traditions practiced by members of our multicultural communities when you visit the Rochester Science and Museum Center (657 East Ave.).

First up is Wigilia, a traditional Polish Christmas Eve, which will be held on Saturday, December 18, at 2 p.m. (though the actual Wigilia celebration commences on December 24, when the first star in the east is spotted). Members of the Polish Heritage Society of Rochester will portray a PolishAmerican family preparing for the solemn festivities of Wigilia, which comes from the Latin word “Vigilare,” to await.

On Wednesday, December 29, at 5:30 p.m., join members of the Kwanzaa Coalition for activities and performances that celebrate family, community, and culture. This year Kwanzaa is celebrated December 26-January 1, and includes the lighting of seven candles representing the values of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

La Befana, which is Italy’s traditional Epiphany Eve legend, will be explored by the RMSC Players on Friday, December 31, at 1 & 2 p.m. The celebration commemorates the arrival of the three wise men at the manger of baby Jesus, but the celebration includes the tale of a witch known as La Befana, who travels on her broomstick during the night of January 5 to fill good and bad children’s stockings with toys and sweets or lumps of coal, respectively.

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All events take place in the Bausch Auditorium, and are included in museum admission, which is $8-$10, free to children under 3 and RMSC members. For more information, call 271-4320 or visit rmsc.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

[ Monday, December 20 ] Writing Class: Writers Workshop. Barnes & Noble Webster, 1070 Ridge Rd, Webster. karina.churchill@ yahoo.com, meetup.com/ websterwriters/. 6-8 p.m.

[ Wed., December 22 ] 2000 Word Club. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020. 7 p.m. Free.

[ Tuesday, December 21 ] Book Group: Teen Books & Authors Club. Penfield Public Library, 1098 Baird Rd, Penfield. jmathis14526@ yahoo.com, tbflive.org. 2:454:15 p.m. Free.

Poetry Reading: Spoken Word Poetry Slam & Open Mic. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 271-4930. Signups are taken throughout the night. Event starts at 8 p.m. Free. 389 Gregory St. Sign Ups begin at 6:45pm.

Recreation [ Ongoing, weekdays ] Manhattan Square Park Adult Only Skate. Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink, Manhattan Square Dr. 428-7541. 1:503:20 p.m. $4-12. [ Ongoing, daily ] Manhattan Square Park Open Skate. Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink, Manhattan Square Dr. 428-7541. 12-1:30 p.m.; 3:40-5:10 p.m.; 5:30-7 p.m.; 7:20-8:50 p.m. $2-12.

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Recreation 8:30 p.m. Registration begins at 5:30 at the Sibley Building, celebration follows walk in Sibley Building. $15 before 12/16, $20 day of. Dress as your favorite character from “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Participants are asked to raise pledges and donations. All proceeds go to support Camp DayDreams. [ Saturday, December 18 ] GVHC Indian Hill/Thayer Hill Hike. Route 31 Egypt, behind Town Center Plaza. Kathy 2010065. 10 a.m. Free. Moderate/ hilly 5 mile hike.

Letchworth-Silver Lake Christmas Bird Count.

Letchworth State Park, off Rt. 390, Castile. 493-3625. All day. Free. [ Sunday, December 19 ] GVHC Webster Park Hike. Holt Road at Lake Road, Webster.

John C. 254-4047. 1 p.m.

Free. Moderate 5 miles. [ Tuesday, December 21 ] Hill/Speed Workouts. Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Ave. 6973338, fleetfeetrochester.com. 6 p.m. Free.

Special Events [ Wed., December 15 ] Book Launch: “The Light Within.” St. Mary’s Church, 15 St. Mary’s Place. 2327140. 8 a.m. Freem, register.

Guided tour and light breakfast.

Business After Hours Holiday Jam. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St. 232-7200, rrcc.com.

5-7 p.m. $50, $10 Rochester Business Alliance members.

Highland Park Winter Farmers Market. 249 Highland Ave. highlandparkfarmers@gmail. com. 4-7 p.m. Free. Fresh, local, sustainable and organic produce, meats, honey, jams, jellies and more!

Penfield Bicentennial Finale.

Penfield Town Hall, 3100 Atlantic Ave., Penfield. penfield.org. 6:30-7:20 p.m.

Free.

Pizza with Santa Fundraiser.

School of the Arts (SOTA),

45 Prince St. 324-3535. 5-8 p.m. $5-7, RSVP. All ages welcome. Holiday fun, treats, and pizza with Santa to help raise funds for the SOTA kids to attend the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.

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

18+ with proper ID. Rock ‘N’ Roll Movies: “Get Crazy.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $5-7.

Roctown’s Finest. RCTV15, 21 Gorham St. 3504492, downb-low.com.

11 p.m. Free. Roctown’s Finest is a TV Show that promotes Rochester’s top artists, entertainers, groups, organizations and businesses. We are currently scheduling interviews and performances for upcoming shows and events. [ Wednesday, December 15-Friday, December 17 ] Holiday Tea. Hurd Orchards, Rt 104 W & Monroe-Orleans County Line Rd, Holley. 6388838, hurdorchards.com.

Mon-Fri 12:30 p.m., also Thu 4 p.m. $29.75 plus tax, register.

Old-fashioned tea and treats in the herb cottage. [ Wednesday, December 15Saturday, December 18 ] Edgerton Model Railroad Club Holiday Tours. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. 428-6769, edgertonmodelrailroadclub. com. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free, donations encouraged. [ Thursday, December 16 ] Film Screening: “His Girl Friday.” George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 2713361, dryden.eastmanhouse. com. 8 p.m. $5-7.

Holiday Open House at Cloverwood Senior Living.

Glenmere at Cloverwood, 1 Sinclair Dr., off Clover Street. 248-113, ksullivan@ cloverwood.org. 1-3 p.m. Free.

Making Connections: Upstate Green Business Network.

Cornell Cooperative ExtensionRochester, 249 Highland Ave.

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461-1000, mycce.org/monroe.

5:30-7 p.m. Free. Green Drinks provides an informal social setting for sustainabilityminded people to network, exchange ideas and enjoy a preferred beverage or two.

Movies@Monroe: The Other Guys. Monroe Library, 809 Monroe Ave. 428-8202. 7 p.m. Free.

TRU Center Holiday Open House. Tru Center, 6 S. Main St., Pittsford. 381-0190, tru@ trubynicole.com. 1-7 p.m.

Free. Learn about minerals and their healing properties, Reiki, animal totems, pendulums, and tarot cards.

The Ultimate A-List Holiday Party. Grill at Strathallan, 550 East Ave. rochesteralist.com. 68 p.m. Free. Signature cocktail tasting and swag bags for first 75 guests.

WXXI’s Community Cinema Screening of “The Calling.”

WXXI, 280 State St. 258-0200, WXXI.org. 7-9 p.m. followed by a panel discussion. Free.

A behind-the-scenes look at young Americans (Christian, Jewish, Catholic, and Muslim) preparing to become the nation’s next generation of religious leaders. [ Friday, December 17 ] A Community Holiday Party.

Rabbit Room Restaurant, 61 N Main St, Honeoye Falls. 5821830, thelowermill.com. 6 p.m. $25, registration required.

Cobblestone’s Holiday Concert.

Cobblestone Arts Center, 1622 Route 332, Farmington. 3980220, cobblestoneartscenter. org. 1 p.m. Free. Dayhab Students will perform their recital pieces.

Family Night. Adventure Landing, 3340 West Ridge Road, Greece. 716-832-6248.

6-9 p.m. $19.99. Includes 4 WOW Factory Admissions, a pepperoni pizza, a pitcher of pop and 100 game tokens.

Film Screening: “The Parallax View.” George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 2713361, dryden.eastmanhouse. com. 8 p.m. $5-7.

Film: Older Than America.

Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. 563-2145, thebaobab.org. 7 p.m. Free, RSVP. A woman’s haunting

visions reveal a Catholic priest’s sinister plot to silence her mother from speaking the truth about atrocities that occurred at a Native Indian boarding school.

Strokability. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. plawrence.co.uk/erika/ strokability, ticketmaster. com. 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. entertainment. $15 advance, $20 door (cash only). The best in drag from DeeDee Dubois and more, MC Rachel Barnhart, DJ Sgt. Pepper.

Benefit for University of Rochester Medical Center.

Wine Tastings. Wine Sense, 749 Park Ave. 271-0590. 5-7 p.m. Free. [ Friday, December 17Saturday, December 18 ] Miche Fambro’s SpeakEasy Holiday Show. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 244-0960. 7:30 p.m. $8-$12.

Screening of “Black Swan” with Talk Back. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. 285-0400, thelittle. org. 6:30 p.m. screening, followed by talk back with production designer Therese DePrez. $8. [ Friday, December 17Saturday, December 18 ] Film Event: “Nora’s Will.” Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva. 315-789-2221, thesmith.org. 7 p.m. $6. [ Saturday, December 18 ] ‘70s Laser Show. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc. org. 9:30 p.m. $9-10. No children under 5.

Black Creek Alpacas Show & Product Sale. Wayside Garden Center, 124 PittsfordPalmyra Rd, Macedon.

223-1222, x100, trish@ waysidegardencenter.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission.

Blissful Spirit Boutique & Tea Room Holiday Gift Sale. 540 W. Main Street Annex in the Susan B. Anthony Historic District. Tish 426-2739. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Edwardian Christmas Tea Event. Dallywater’s Tea Room and Art Gallery, 120 N. Main St., Naples. 374-2842, dallywaters.com. 2 p.m.

$38 plus tax, reservations required. Ages 12+, vegetarian options available.

Film Event: “White Christmas.” George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 2713361, dryden.eastmanhouse. com. 8 p.m. $5-7.

Hedonist Holiday Chocolate Tasting. Hedonist Chocolates, 674 South Ave. 461-2815.

12-4 p.m. Free. Taste the Holiday truffle collection and other seasonal favorites like Champagne Pomegranate, Egg Nog, and Orange Clove.

Holly Trolley Rides. New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 E River Rd, Rush. 5331113, nymtmuseum.org. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-5.

Literacy Volunteers of Rochester Preview Sessions for Potential Tutors. Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, 1600 South Ave. 473-3030, literacyrochester. org. 10 a.m. Free.

Opera Screening: “Cosi Fan Tutte.” Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva. 315789-2221, thesmith.org. Sun 7 p.m., Sat 2 p.m. $16 includes coffee, tea, and pastries.

Rochester Amateur Radio Association: FCC Exams for Ham Radio Licences. RIT campus, Building 9 Room 3139. RochesterHam.org.

10 a.m. Free. Bring pen & pencil, two forms of ID including one with a picture.

If you are upgrading: Bring your original, and a copy, of your current amateur radio license; or unexpired Certificates of Completion.

Application forms will be available.

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.

Season’s Beatings: A ProWrestling Benefit Show. Phelps Community Center, 8 Banta St, Phelps. 315-331-6922, ultimatewrestling.us. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. $10 advance, $12 door.

Star Shows: Night of the Eclipse. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 1 p.m. $8-10.

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U2 Laser. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 9:30 p.m. $9-10. Ages 5+.

Wigilia: Traditional Polish Christmas Eve. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc. org. 2 p.m. Included with museum admission: $8-10. [ Sunday, December 19 ] Animation Night Winter Series: Experimental Canadian Animation (For Cold Weather).

Flying Squirrel, 285 Clarissa St. 442-5432, flyingsquirrel. rocus.org. 7 p.m. Free, donations accepted.

Awaken to Oneness. Christ Church Unity, 55 Prince St. 261-5392, onenessuniversity. org. 5-6 p.m. $10 suggest donation, all welcome regardless.

Film Screening: “The Iron Giant.” George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 2713361, dryden.eastmanhouse. com. 2 & 7 p.m. $5-7.

Holiday Laser Show 2010.

Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 3 p.m. $4-10.

Holidays at The Market.

Public Market, 280 N Union St. 428-6907, cityofrochester. gov/publicmarket. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Sleigh rides, Santa, shopping for gifts and produce.

Long Season Winter Farmers’ Market. Brookside Community Center, 220 Idlewood Rd. info@ brightonfarmersmarket.org.

1-4 p.m. Free admission.

Pins & Needles: Alternative Clothing Fashion Show & Dance Party. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. aroconnor1@hotmail.com.

Doors 7 p.m., Fashion show 8 p.m. $5. 18+ event with music by DJ Acheron.

Rochester Amerks vs.

Binghamton Senators. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 454-5335, amerks.com.

5:05 p.m. $14-22.

Rochester Civil Rights Front Meeting. Equal Grounds Coffee House, 750 South Ave. civilrightsfront.wordpress. com, rochestercrf@gmail.

com. 5 p.m. Free. Grassroots organization for LGBT equality.

Winter Solstice Dinner and Party. Brighton Town Park Lodge, 777 Westfall Rd. 2348750, rochesterveg.org. 5:30 p.m. Bring a vegan dish to pass and vegan cookies. Optional vegan cookie exchange.

“The Night Before Christmas.”

Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 2 & 3 p.m. Included with museum admission: $8-10. [ Monday, December 20 ] Meet an Amerks Player.

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 7845300, brightonlibrary.org. 6 p.m. Free. Hear a story, get an autograph.

Oneness Blessings. Urban Essentialz, 664 University Ave. 703-2060, urbanessentialz. com. 7-8 p.m. Love offerings appreciated, all welcome regardless.

Star Shows: Night of the Eclipse. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. 271-1880, rmsc.org. 4 p.m. $8-10.

Trivia Night. The Old Toad, 277 Alexander St. theoldtoad.com.

9:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night. 140 Alex, 140 Alexander St. 140alex.com. 9 p.m. Free. [ Monday, December 20Tuesday, December 21 ] Film Event: “Nora’s Will.” Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva. 315-789-2221, thesmith.org. 7 p.m. $6. [ Monday, December 20Thursday, December 23 ] Edgerton Model Railroad Club Holiday Tours. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. 428-6769, edgertonmodelrailroadclub. com. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free, donations encouraged. [ Tuesday, December 21 ] Rochester Celiac Support Group Cookie Exchange. Saint Anne Church Social Hall, 1600 Mount Hope Ave. 861-4065, rochesterceliacs.org. 6:30 p.m. orientation, 7 p.m. meeting.

Free, RSVP. Rock ‘N’ Roll Movies: “Bring on the Night.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 2713361, dryden.eastmanhouse. com. 8 p.m. 5-7. [ Wed., December 22 ] Highland Park Winter Farmers Market. 249 Highland Ave. highlandparkfarmers@gmail. com. 4-7 p.m. Free. Fresh, local, sustainable and organic produce, meats, honey, jams, jellies and more!

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

18+ with proper ID. Rock ‘N’ Roll Movies: “The Doors.” Dryden Theater, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, dryden. eastmanhouse.com. 8 p.m. $5-7.

Sports [ Friday, December 17 ] Rochester Amerks vs. Toronto Marlies. Blue Cross Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd. 4545335, amerks.com. 7:35 p.m. $14-22.

Workshops [ Wed., December 15 ] Alzheimer’s Association Educational Seminar: “Health, Wellness, and You”. St. Ann’s at Cherry Ridge, 900 Cherry Ridge Blvd., Webster. 7605400, alz.org/rochesterny.

1-2 p.m. Free.

Diabetes Wake-Up Call.

Diabetes HealthSource, 2400 S. Clinton Ave., Building H, Suite 135. 341-7066. 5:306:30 p.m. $10, registration required.

Hands-On Knife Skills. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 7-9 p.m. $25 class only, $35 with wine sampling, register.

Improv Workshop. Village Idiots Comedy Improv, 274 N Goodman St, VIP Studio D312. vip@improvVIP.com, improvVIP. com. 6:30 p.m. $15.

Italian Holiday Specialties: Savory, with Chef Jeff. New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 3947070, nywcc.com. 6-8:30 p.m. $60, registration required.

Knit Clique: Knitting/Crocheting Drop-In. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org.

12-2 p.m. Free.

Penmanship and Calligraphy Club. Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020.

7 p.m. Free. [ Thursday, December 16 ] Adult Demonstration Class: Christmas Tea. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd.

663-5449, topsmarkets.com.

7-9 p.m. $20, registration required.

Digestive Mayhem and You. CNY Healing Arts, 2244 East Ave. 244-1280 x2. 6-7:30 p.m.

Free. Discuss acupuncture treatment, diet, and herbal recommendations.

Finger Lakes Flute Circle. Town of Brighton Brookside School, 1680 S Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14618. wnyflutecircle@ gmail.com, wnyflutecircle. blogspot.com. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5. All sharing an interest in the Native American flute are invited, including all levels of skill, from enthusiastic listeners to beginners to long-time players. Beginner flutes and instruction books are available for purchase.

Individualized Basic Computer Skills Classes. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092. 10-11 a.m.

Free, appointment required.

Using the internet, setting up an email account, using Microsoft Word to create a resume, and searching for and applying for jobs online.

Meditation Thursdays. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rt 31, Macedon. 315-573-7450, books_etc@yahoo.com.

7:30-9:00 p.m. $5. Guided visualization, discussion, questions and answers. [ Saturday, December 18 ] Fancy Wire & Bead Ornament Hooks. Wayne County Council for the Arts, 108 W Miller St., Newark. 315-331-4593, wayne-arts.com. 1-4 p.m. $20-30, plus $15 supply fee.

Holiday Wine & Food Pairing.

New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 12:30-1:30 p.m. $25, registration required. [ Sunday, December 19 ] Bible Study Group. Books Etc, 78 W Main St, Rt 31, Macedon. 474-4116, books_ etc@yahoo.com. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. We will read from Hebrews and discuss various elements from the content and history of the book.

Decorate and Create a Coaster Set. Wayne County Council for the Arts, 108 W Miller St., Newark. 315-331-4593, wayne-arts.com. 1-4 p.m. $25-35 plus $15 supply fee.

Italian Holiday Specialties: Sweet, with Chef Jeff.

New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S Main St., Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com. 3:30-6 p.m. $45, registration required. [ Monday, December 20 ] Hands-On Holiday Bite-Size Pastries. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd.

663-5449, topsmarkets.com.

7-9 p.m. $25, registration required.

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Free, register. [ Wed., December 22 ] Adult Daytime Classes: Christmas Luncheon. Tops Cooking School, 3507 Mt Read Blvd. 663-5449, topsmarkets.com. 11 a.m.1 p.m. $15, registration required.

Knit Clique: Knitting/ Crocheting Drop-In. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 12-2 p.m.

Free.

Technology Classes: Create Professional Resumes Using Microsoft Word. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, brightonlibrary.org. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

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Brockport Strand 637-3310 89 Main St, Brockport *NOTE: SHOW TIMES FOR FRI-TUE ONLY* CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 7, 9:15; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4; TANGLED: 7, 9; also Sat-Sun 1, 3, 5; TRON LEGACY: 7, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 1, 4.

Canandaigua Theatres 396-0110 Wal-Mart Plaza, Canandaigua *NOTE: SHOW TIMES FOR FRI-TUE ONLY* BURLESQUE: 7; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 7, 9:15; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1:15; DUE DATE: 9:15; FASTER: 9:15; also Sat-Sun 3:10; FIGHTER: 7:10, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1:30; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 7:15; also Fri-Sun 4:15; also Sat-Sun 1:15; HOW DO YOU KNOW: 7, 9:15; also Fri-Sun 4; also Sat-Sun 1:30; LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS: 7:10; also Fri-Sun 5; also Sat-Sun 1; TANGLED (3D): 7, 9; also Fri-Sun 5; also Sat-Sun 1, 3; TOURIST: 7:10, 9:10; also FriSun 5:10; also Sat-Sun 1:10, 3:10; TRON LEGACY (3D): 7, 9:20; also Fri-Sun 4; also SatSun 1; YOGI BEAR: 7, 8:45; also Fri-Sun 5; also Sat-Sun 1, 3.

Sparkle and flash in Paris and Venice [ REVIEW ] BY GEORGE GRELLA

“The Tourist” (PG-13), directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Now playing

The distance dividing “The Lives of Others,” the dark, intense, study of repression and surveillance in East Germany, from “The Tourist,” a bright, frothy international chase thriller, indicates some of the differences between European and American cinema in our time. Although they apparently share no common ground, the same man, Florian Henckel von Donnesmarck, directed both works, which may suggest to some

Cinema Theater 271-1785 957 S. Clinton St. MEGAMIND: 7; also Fri-Sun 2:45, 4:35; SECRETARIAT: 8:35.

Culver Ridge 16 544-1140 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 11:05 a.m., 12:05, 1:35, 3:30, 4:20, 6:45, 7:15, 9:15, 9:45; also in 3D 11:35 a.m., 2:40, 5:10, 7:50, 10:35; FIGHTER: 11:10 a.m., 12:10, 2, 3:10, 4:40, continues on page 36

viewers a certain Hollywood corruption, to others an admirable versatility.

“The Tourist” follows several of the familiar patterns of the thriller, which like so many other popular genres depends for its appeal on the working and reworking of an assortment of conventional devices. It also employs a great many stratagems to manipulate and deceive the audience while simultaneously fooling a number of characters in the movie itself; some of the form’s vitality derives from its frequent surprises and reversals, its tendency toward metamorphosis.

The picture begins with some instances of that characteristic manipulation and the promise of metamorphosis. After a rapid montage of dates and places, the real action opens in Paris, with a surveillance team of French operatives in communication with Scotland Yard following the daily routine of an elegant woman, Elise Ward (Angelina Jolie); they note every detail, confirm her usual breakfast at her usual café, and even speculate about her underwear (or lack of it). Elise receives a

Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp in “The Tourist.” PHOTO COURTESY COLUMBIA PICTURES

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message instructing her to take a train to Venice and find a man whose physical proportions resemble those of the note’s author, Alexander Pearce, for purposes of impersonation.

On the train Elise picks up a suitable candidate, Frank Tupelo (Johnny Depp), a math teacher from Wisconsin, the tourist of the title, and the fun begins. The sophisticated woman and the innocent American embark on the beginnings of a relationship, and the tourist finds himself in the familiar situation of the thriller protagonist, plucked by chance out of ordinary life and thrown into a dangerous adventure.

It turns out that the British police, the Italian police, Interpol, and a ruthless billionaire named Reginald Shaw (Steven Berkoff) all want Alexander Pearce, who owes the English government some 400 million pounds in taxes and who has stolen more than a billion dollars from Shaw. Taking the bait and believing Depp is their quarry, those several groups stumble and bumble about Venice in their attempts to capture Depp. A couple of chases, one involving Depp fleeing across rooftops in his pajamas, another a boat race through the canals in the Bond style, keep the plot humming along and also allow a gorgeous display of a remarkable city.

The encounter on a train, the random choice of an endangered innocent, the flight from a clutch of pursuers, and the mixture of menace and comedy recall the classic Hitchcock thrillers, from “The 39 Steps” to “North by

Pirouette pressure [ REVIEW ] BY DAYNA PAPALEO

“Black Swan” (R), directed by Darren Aronofsky Opens Friday

Northwest.” The movie in effect celebrates the great thriller traditions, especially the sense that in any ordinary life, excitement, danger, and romance may lurk just around the next corner, that a whole new world may open up with a single step, some trivial choice, that beneath its surface of tedium and banality, life offers the promise of grand adventure.

“The Tourist” also celebrates the astonishing beauty of Venice, the glossy luxury of a posh hotel on the Grand Canal, the glitter of an extravagant ball, the opulence of a world far beyond what passes for everyday life, the appropriate surroundings for a plot that invites an ordinary man into the extraordinary. Angelina Jolie seems just the right person for that world, gliding gracefully along the glittering surface of merely cinematic danger and romance. At times adopting the poses of a fashion model, attired in splendid gowns, scintillating with diamonds, she looks somehow sculpted and stylized, a beauty that almost transcends the physical; as they say in Hollywood, the camera loves her.

No matter how distant from “The Lives of Others,” the picture indeed demonstrates the versatility of its director, moving from a compelling story of tyranny and oppression in a drab and dangerous society to an exciting and entirely unserious adventure amid the shiny artifacts of opulence. “The Tourist” may not approach the excellence of “The Lives of Others,” but it provides a good deal more fun.

Darren Aronofsky received oodles of attention for his last film, 2008’s “The Wrestler,” a gritty character study that earned Mickey Rourke an Oscar nomination as an over-the-hill grappler in the twilight of his professional career.

“Black Swan,” Aronofsky’s latest, is a psychological thriller chronicling a ballerina’s break from reality. On paper, a pro wrestler and a ballet dancer couldn’t sound more different. But are they really?

Aronofsky recently told MTV that he considers the two films companion pieces, and at a second glance the connection becomes clear. Both entertain an audience through precisely choreographed moves, and both subject themselves to brutal mental and physical preparations. But where Randy “The Ram” Robinson’s grueling measures paved his road to salvation, Nina Sayers’ punishing regime triggers her twirl into madness.

In a deservedly buzzed-about performance, Natalie Portman appears to give everything she has as Nina, a dancer

Natalie Portman in “Black Swan.” PHOTO COURTESY FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES

with a New York City ballet company who will begin its season with a staging of Tchaikovsky’s timeless “Swan Lake.” And now that prima ballerina Beth Macintyre (is that you, Winona Ryder?) has opted for an early retirement that doesn’t seem entirely voluntary, Nina has set her sights on the role of the Swan Queen. But while artistic director Thomas Leroy (a sleazy, swaggering Vincent Cassel) believes the meek yet driven Nina to be capable of channeling the innocent White Swan, he’s not convinced that she possesses the passion to bring the evil Black Swan to dark, alluring life. So, like a director, Leroy begins to provoke Nina, asking her intensely sexual questions and even giving her homework of, shall we say, a single-handed nature.

And though Leroy might seem cruel and opportunistic, he’s not wrong about the childlike Nina. All jutting bones and spooked-doe eyes — the already petite Portman reportedly lost 20 pounds for the role — Nina lives in a claustrophobic apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side with her controlling mother Erica (Barbara Hershey, doing her best “Mommie Dearest”), who cares for her adult daughter like a rare bonsai. Erica seems to be Nina’s only companion until Nina finally warms up to the free-spirited Lily (Mila Kunis), the company’s newest ballerina and Nina’s opposite; where Nina is repressed and technical, Lily is wild and intuitive. Or: the ideal Black Swan.

But Leroy chooses Nina for his Swan Queen, and the balance of “Black Swan” proves the old maxim about being careful what you wish for as Nina’s increasingly consuming obsession begins to mirror the tragic fate of the White Swan.

The duality of things is how Aronofsky illustrates Nina’s gradual unhinging in pursuit of perfection, with Nina haunted by eerie images of a darker side that may

be manifesting itself physically as her toes web and inky feathers poke through her skin. And the visual kick of the casting is no mistake: What Ryder is to Portman, Portman is to Kunis, the veteran certain that the ingenue is gunning for her. (It’s also a sad but truthful commentary on Hollywood’s — scratch that — society’s infatuation with whatever’s younger and hotter.) Incidentally, no one familiar with “That 70’s Show” could have predicted what a versatile, confident performer Kunis would become. And Ryder had to be aware of the irony involved in her role, but she handles it with class... even when she’s stabbing herself in the face with a nail file.

Which brings me to a question that’s been nagging at me: Is Aronofsky playing it straight here or what? Between the bitchy backbiting and surreal gore, “Black Swan” comes off at times like a David Cronenberg revamp of “Showgirls,” complete with a shallow and occasionally silly script. Either way, the film is twisty fun and deliriously stylish, with clever handheld camerawork by Matthew Libatique (he also captured the dazzling squalor of Aronofsky’s “Requiem For A Dream”) that swoons over every inch of hometown girl Thérèse DePrez’s luscious production design. But you’ve no doubt heard that “Black Swan” is Portman’s film, and her dedication to her craft is palpable, almost painfully so as we watch her being put through a ballerina’s demanding paces. Portman is utterly stunning in her portrayal of an infantilized woman who lacks the emotional strength necessary to realize her dreams. Plus Portman does much of her own dancing, all the while tiptoeing that very fine line between unsettling subtlety and mad camp.

“Black Swan” production designer Thérèse DePrez will participate in a Talkback at the Little following the 6:30 p.m. showings on Friday and Saturday, December 17 and 18.

WHITE CHRISTMAS Saturday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m.

Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, and Vera-Ellen star in Paramount’s most successful musical of 1954. In this follow-up to Holiday Inn, which introduced Crosby’s rendition of the title tune, the entertainer foursome heads to a Vermont winter resort in an effort to aid an old friend. (Michael Curtiz, US 1954, 120 min.)

THE IRON GIANT

Sunday, Dec. 19, 2 and 7 p.m.

This animated film is quickly becoming a new family classic. Based on a story by poet Ted Hughes, the tale of a giant robot from outer space and his young protector is a hilarious send-up of 1950s mores and a heartwarming portrait of friendship, tenderness, and humanity. (Brad Bird, US 1999, 86 min.)

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Eastview 13 425-0420 Eastview Mall, Victor BURLESQUE: 4:05, 9:30; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 12;15, 4:15, 7:05, 9:50; also in 3D 11:45 a.m., 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:25; FIGHTER: 11:35 a.m., 2:20, 4:55, 7:35, 10:15; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 12:05, 3:10, 6:50, 9:55; HOW DO YOU KNOW: 11:40 a.m., 2:25, 5:10, 7:50, 10:35; LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS: 12:10, 4:25, 7:20, 10:05; TANGLED: 12:20, 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, 10:20; TOURIST: 12, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45; TRON LEGACY: 12:30, 4:10, 7:10, 10; also in 3D 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30; UNSTOPPABLE: 12:25, 6:55; YOGI BEAR: 11:50 a.m., 2:10, 4:20, 7, 9;40; also in 3D 12:40, 2:50, 5:15, 7:30, 10:10.

Geneseo Theatres 243-2691 Geneseo Square Mall *NOTE: SHOW TIMES FOR FRI-TUE ONLY* CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 7, 9:15; also SatSun 1:15, 4; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 7:15; also Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:15; TANGLED: 7, 9; also Sat-Sun 1, 3, 5; TOURIST: 7:10, 9:10; also SatSun 1:10, 3:10, 5:10; TRON LEGACY (3D): 7, 9:20; also SatSun 1, 4; YOGI BEAR: 7, 8:45; also Sat-Sun 1, 3, 5.

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225-5810 176 Greece Ridge Center Dr. BURLESQUE: 11:20 a.m., 2:05, 7:10; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 11:05 a.m., 1:45, 4:30, 7:45, 10:25; also in 3D 12:05, 4, 7:15, 9:55; DUE DATE: 4:55, 10:10; FIGHTER: 11:15 a.m., 1:55, 4:40, 7:20, 10; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 11:30 a.m., 2:40, 6:40, 9:50;

HOW DO YOU KNOW: 11:10 a.m., 2, 4:45, 7:35, 10:20; TANGLED: 11:35 a.m., 2:10, 4:35, 7, 9:25; TOURIST: 11:25 a.m., 2:25, 5, 7:25, 10:05; TRON LEGACY (3D): 11 a.m., 1:50, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30; UNSTOPPABLE: 11:55 a.m., 2:35, 5:10, 7:50, 10:15; YOGI BEAR: 12:25, 2:45, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45; also in 3D 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 4:25, 6:50, 9:15.

Henrietta 18 424-3090 525 Marketplace Dr. BURLESQUE: 12:35, 4:05, 6:45, 9:25; also Fri-Sat 11:55; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 11:50 a.m., 12:40, 2:30, 3:30, 5:20, 6:25, 7:50, 9:05, 10:35; also FriSat 11:40; also in 3D 11:05 a.m., 1:40, 4:20, 6:50, 9:35; DUE DATE: 12:15, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:40; also Fri-Sat 11:45; FIGHTER: 11:40 a.m., 1:20, 2:20, 4, 5:05, 6:40, 7:45, 9:20, 10:25; also Fri-Sat 11:50; HARRY POTTER DEATHLY HALLOWS: 12, 3:45, 7:10, 10:20; HOW DO YOU KNOW: 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:25, 7:15, 10:05; LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS: 2:15, 7:55; also Fri-Sat 11:30; TANGLED: 12:10, 2:50, 5:15, 7:35, 9:55; also in 3D 11:30 a.m., 1:50, 4:10; TOURIST: 11:55 a.m., 1:25, 2:25, 3:55, 4:50, 6:30, 7:25, 9; 10; also Fri-Sat 11:35; TRON LEGACY: 12:30, 3:50, 7:30, 10:15; also in 3D 11:10 a.m., 2, 4:55, 7, 8, 9:45, 10:45; also Fri-Sat in 3D midnight; UNSTOPPABLE: 11:25 a.m., 5:10, 10:40; YOGI BEAR: 12:20, 2:40, 4:45, 7:05, 9:30; also in 3D 11:20 a.m., 1:30, 3:40, 5:5, 8:10, 10:35.

The Little 258-0400 240 East Ave. 127 HOURS: 7:10, 9:20; also Sat-Sun 1:20, 4:10; BLACK SWAN: 6:30, 9:40; also Sat-Sun 1, 3:30; FAIR GAME: 6:50, 9:20, also Sat-Sun 1:10, 3:40; HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS: Sat 10:15 a.m.; TILLMAN STORY: 7, 9; also Sat-Sun 1:30, 4; TINY FURNITURE: 6:40, 8:50; also Sat-Sun 1:40, 3:50; TRUE GRIT: Wed-Thu 7, 9:30.

Movies 10 292-5840 2613 W. Henrietta Rd. *NOTE: SHOW TIMES FOR FRI-TUE ONLY* ALPHA & OMEGA: 2:40, 4:50; also Sat-Tue 12:30 BURIED: 7:35, 10; DESPICABLE ME: 2:25, 4:40; also Sat-Tue 12:10; EASY A: 4:45, 7:20, 10:05; also Sat-Tue 2; HEREAFTER: 2:30, 5:20, 8:10; also Sat-Tue 11:40 a.m.; LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS: OWLS: 2:35, 5:05; also Sat-Tue 12:05; also in 3D 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:30; also Sat-Mon in 3D 11:35 a.m.; PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2: 2:45, 5, 7:40, 10:10; also Sat-Tue 12:25; RED: 4:10, 7:15, 9:50; also Sat-Tue 12:45; SKYLINE: 7:25, 9:45; STONE: 7:30, 9:55; TOWN: 4:05, 6:50, 9:35; also

Sat-Tue 12:35; TOY STORY 3: Fri 2; also Sat-Tue 11:30 a.m.

Pittsford Cinema 383-1310 3349 Monroe Ave. *NOTE: SHOW TIMES FOR FRI-TUE ONLY* 127 HOURS: 12:25, 2:30, 4:40, 7:10, 9:25; BLACK SWAN: 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:15; FIGHTER: 2:10, 4:50, 7:40, 10:10; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 2:15, 5:10, 8:10; HOW DO YOU KNOW: 1:15, 4, 6:40, 9:20; TANGLED: 1:35, 3:50, 6:30, 8:50; TOURIST: 12:35, 3, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15; TRON LEGACY (3D): 1:25, 4:10, 7, 9:45.

Tinseltown USA / IMAX 247-2180 2291 Buffalo Rd. CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 11:50 a.m., 2:40, 3:35, 5:25, 8:10, 9:10; also in 3D: 11:15 a.m., 1:55, 4:45, 7:25, 10:10; FIGHTER: 11:55 a.m., 1:20, 2:45, 4:10, 5:35, 7, 8:25, 9:50; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 1, 4:30, 8; HOW DO YOU KNOW: 12:45, 4, 7:05, 10; MEGAMIND (3D): 11:20 a.m., 1:45, 4:15, 6:50, 9:15; SOCIAL NETWORK: 12:40, 6:20; TANGLED: 1:10, 3:45; also in 3D 12, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45; TOURIST: 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 4:50, 7:30, 10:05; TRON LEGACY: 11:45 a.m., 12:30, 2:45, 3:30, 5:45, 6:30, 8:45, 9:30; also in 3D 11 a.m., 2, 5, 8; also in IMAX 3D 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15; UNSTOPPABLE: 6:55, 9:25; YOGI BEAR: 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 6:40, 8:50; also in 3D 11:05 a.m., 1:15, 3:25, 5:35, 7:45, 9:55.

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BURLESQUE: 12, 5:30; also Fri-Sat 10:40; CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER: 12:30, 3:30, 6:15; also Fri-Sat 9; also in 3D 1:30, 4:30, 7:15; also Fri-Sat in 3D 9:45; also Sat-Sun in 3D 10:45 a.m.; FIGHTER: 1:45, 4:40, 7:40; also Fri-Sat 10:30; also SatSun 11 a.m.; HARRY POTTER: DEATHLY HALLOWS: 3:45, 7:05; also Fri-Sat 10:10; also Sat-Sun 11:30 a.m.; HOW DO YOU KNOW: 1:15, 4:15, 7:30; also Fri-Sat 10; also Sat-Sun 10:30 a.m.; LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS: 3, 8:15; MEGAMIND: 12:45, 3:15, 5:45; also SatSun 10:20 a.m.; RED: 8:30; also Fri-Sat 10:50; TANGLED: 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:20; also Fri-Sat 9:30; also SatSun 10:10 a.m.; TOURIST: 2:15, 5:20, 7:50; also Fri-Sat 10:20; also Sat-Sun 11:45 a.m.; TRON LEGACY: 1, 4:05, 7; also Fri-Sat 10; also SatSun 10:15 a.m.; also in 3D 2, 5, 8; also Fri-Sat in 3D 11; also Sat-Sun in 3D 11:15 a.m.; YOGI BEAR: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10; also Fri-Sat 9:15; also Sat-Sun 10 a.m.

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Film Previews Full film reviews available at rochestercitynewspaper.com. [ OPENING ] BLACK SWAN (R): Darren Aronofsky’s follow-up to “The Wrestler” is a psychological thriller starring Natalie Portman as a ballerina whose obsession with being perfect drives her to the brink of sanity. With Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, and Barbara Hershey. Little, Pittsford BRING ON THE NIGHT (1985): Michael Apted directs this documentary that chronicles the beginning of Sting’s post-Police solo career as he assembles a Who’s Who of jazz, including Branford Marsalis, for his backing band. Dryden (Tue, Dec 21, 8 p.m.)

THE FIGHTER (R): Mark Wahlberg teams with David O. Russell (“I Heart Huckabees”) for a third time to play “Irish” Micky Ward, a boxer who came out of retirement in the mid 90’s to make an inspiring comeback. Christian Bale co-stars as Ward’s drug-addicted brother.

Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster GET CRAZY (1983): It’s a rock-n-roll ensemble comedy about a New Year’s Eve concert where everything goes wrong. With Daniel Stern, Malcolm McDowell, Lou Reed, and Lee Ving.

Dryden (Wed, Dec 15, 8 p.m.)

HIS GIRL FRIDAY (1940): Howard Hawk’s screwball comedy classic features Cary Grant as a newspaper editor pulling out all the stops to keep his ace reporter/exwife (Rosalind Russell) from remarrying. Dryden (Thu, Dec 16, 8 p.m.)

HOW DO YOU KNOW (PG-13): Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd, and Jack Nicholson star for James L. Brooks in this romantic comedy about a woman torn between her jock boyfriend and a businessman in crisis. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE IRON GIANT (1999): Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., and Vin Diesel are some of the voice talent in Brad Bird’s (“Ratatouille”) award-winning cartoon about a robot from outer space and the little boy protecting him from paranoid government agents. Dryden (Sun, Dec 19, 2 and 7 p.m.)

THE PARALLAX VIEW (1974): Warren Beatty stars in Alan Pakula’s political thriller about a reporter whose obsession with a senator’s assassination leads to a vast conspiracy with a multinational corporation at its center. Dryden (Fri, Dec 17, 8 p.m.)

TRON: LEGACY (PG): Jeff Bridges reprises his role as Kevin Flynn in this eagerly awaited (?) sequel to the cult classic that finds Flynn’s son (Garrett Hedlund) drawn into the virtual world created by his father and teaming with him in a game of life or death. Also: soundtrack

by Daft Punk! Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954): Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney star in this holiday classic about entertainers who find love and help an old friend save his failing inn. Featuring music by Irving Berlin.

Dryden (Sat, Dec 18, 8 p.m.)

YOGI BEAR (PG): Dan Aykroyd and Justin Timberlake provide the

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Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster [ CONTINUING ] 127 HOURS (R): Danny Boyle follows up his directing Oscar for “Slumdog Millionaire” by descending into the canyons of Utah for the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston (James Franco), who severed his own arm to free himself after being trapped by a boulder.

Little, Pittsford BURLESQUE (PG-13): Cher returns to the big screen as a club owner for this glittery musical about an ingenue (Christina Aguilera, in her eagerly unawaited screen debut) who becomes a star at an L.A. burlesque house.

With Stanley Tucci and Kristen Bell. Canandaigua, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Webster THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER (PG): The third installment in C.S. Lewis’s famous series of fantasy novels narrows its focus to the younger Pevensie siblings, who return to Narnia and meet up with Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes) for a sea adventure.

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Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway in “Love and Other Drugs.” PHOTO COURTESY twentieth century fox his first child and another man mourning the loss of his father. Canandaigua, Greece, Henrietta FAIR GAME (R): Doug Liman directs this ripped-fromthe-headlines story of CIA agent Valerie Plame (Naomi Watts), whose own government blew her cover after her husband (played

by Sean Penn) wrote an oped piece criticizing the Bush administration. Little

FASTER (R): Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton, and a 1970 Chevelle SS star in this action flick about an ex-con looking for vengeance after a botched bank heist leaves his brother dead. Canandaigua FOR COLORED GIRLS (R): Tyler Perry assembles an all-star cast, including Janet Jackson, Kerry Washington, Phylicia Rashad, and Whoopi Goldberg, for his

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Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS (R): “Brokeback Mountain” couple Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway reunite for this romantic comedy-drama about a pharmaceutical salesman who gets involved with an emotionally guarded Parkinson’s patient. Costarring Oliver Platt and Hank Azaria. Canandaigua, Eastview, Henrietta, Webster MEGAMIND (PG): Will Ferrell voices the title character in this animated feature about a supervillain who tries a new direction after finally defeating his nemesis, Metro Man. Also featuring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Tina Fey, and David Cross. Cinema, Tinseltown, Webster RED (R): Retired and Extremely Dangerous: Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, and Bruce Willis star in this adaptation of Warren Ellis’ 2003 graphic novel about a group of old-timers dragged back into the spy game after one of them is threatened.

Movies 10, Webster TANGLED (PG): Rapunzel gets her moment in Disney’s

sun for this 3D animated musical in which the longlocked lass (voiced by Mandy Moore) is sprung from her tower by a dashing thief (Zachary Levi, TV’s “Chuck”). Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE TILLMAN STORY (R): This documentary by Amir Bar-Lev (“My Kid Could Paint That”) tells the story of the NFL star who turned his back on a rich football contract and died serving a country that manipulated his friendly-fire death into a propaganda tool. Little TINY FURNITURE (R): The accomplished second feature from 24-year-old writer/director Lena Dunham tells the funny, sad story of a recent college graduate who returns home to an indifferent Manhattan. Little THE TOURIST (PG-13): Oscar-winning filmmaker Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (“The Lives of Others”) directs Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie in this thriller about a traveler in Venice who meets a mysterious woman with connections to both sides of the law. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta,

Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster TOY STORY 3 (G): The second sequel to Pixar Animation’s cornerstone finds Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the playthings shipped off to a day care center, where they get into scrapes and teach more lessons. Featuring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen... you know the drill by now.

Movies 10 UNSTOPPABLE (PG-13): Denzel Washington and director Tony Scott team up for the 6,732nd time for an action flick about an unmanned runaway train loaded with toxic chemicals and on track to collide with a nearby city. With Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson. Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown

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Built in 1920, 59 Pollard Avenue resides in one such neighborhood. Located in a small warren of streets wedged between Charlotte High School, Latta Lea Golf Course, and the terminus of the Lake Ontario State Parkway, this unique little location supports a quaint, quiet setting that is overlooked by most passersby.

The original wood front door is framed by leaded-glass windows and an arched entranceway. Inside is a small tiled foyer and beyond, a spacious, open ground floor.

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Directly behind the dining room is the kitchen.

For a house of this size, it has substantial square footage and plenty of cabinetry to store all the kitchen items that accumulate. A beige

tile floor was installed recently, and gives this corner of the house a more modern look.

There are three spacious bedrooms upstairs, all with the same quality hardwood floors. The master suite, in addition to having matching closets, includes an attached room that can function as walk-in storage, office, or sitting area. The real bonus upstairs is the private, enclosed porch attached to the rear of the house (which is located over a similar sized open porch on the first floor). One can envision many relaxed summer nights spent here with the windows opened wide to let in the sounds of the neighborhood.

And what a neighborhood location this is.

Since 59 Pollard Avenue is situated adjacent to the constant action of the Charlotte commercial corridor, there will always be plenty to do. But it’s also close enough to both Greece and Irondequoit to make the more utilitarian shopping trips still convenient.

59 Pollard Avenue has 1,440 square feet of living space and is listed at $84,900.

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Able to rehearse every oth­er Wednesday 585-442-7480 BASSOONIST NEEDED. Woodwind quintet is in danger of becoming a quartet. We’ve lost our bassoonist. Enthusiastic amateur group meets during the day. Join us for a rehearsal. 585-244-7895 CALLING ALL MUSICIANS OF ALL GENRES - the Rochester Music Coalition wants you! Please register on our website. For further info: www.rochestermusiccoalition. org. info@rochestermusiccoalition. org. 585-235-8412 DREAM ENGINE seeks musicians for musical/poetry artist collabora­ tion. Blues/jazz/funk/rock influenc­es. All instruments. Talent, creativ­ity, improv skills required for non- commercial, performance art en­semble. Practice Tuesday nights.

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IF YOU’RE A GAY, bi, curious, or versatile kind-of-guy, age 18-50, and HIV-negative, you may qualify to take part in an important medical research study at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Participants will be paid an average of $750. For more information, visit www.rochestervictoryalliance.org, or call 585.756.2329 to schedule an appointment.

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Experience not required. CALL NOW! 1-888-664-0062 (AAN CAN) MILITARY PERSONNEL Active Duty, Reservists, National Guard. Use your well earned benefits to become a professional tractor trail­er driver. Learn more, Apply now 1- 888-243-9320 www.ntts.edu

Volunteers COMPEER IS SEEKING volunteers to mentor adults. Form a lasting friendship through our E-Buddies, Compeer Calling, or One-to-One Mentor Programs. Vehicle needed, training/support provided (Contact: Renee Bryant, 546-8280, rbryant@ compeer.org) 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 LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF ROCHESTER has several 1 hour preview sessions scheduled for anyone interested in becoming a tutor. No prior teaching experience is required. For info call Shelley

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VACCINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Consider taking part in HIV vaccine research studies at the University of Rochester Medical Center. A pre­ventive HIV vaccine can help STOP the global AIDS crisis. If you are HIV negative, healthy and age 18-50, YOU may qualify. Vaccines are syn­thetic and it is IMPOSSIBLE to get HIV from the vaccine. Being in a study is more like donating blood.

Participants will be paid an average of $750. For more information, visit www.rochestervictoryalliance.org. To learn if you qualify, or to sched­ule an appointment, call (585) 756- 2329 (756-2DAY).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to assist with praise and worship. Living Waters Fellowship is a Christ cen­tered nondenominational church in the early stages of development. Individuals, groups, and musicians are welcomed.

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Rochester Worships 2010 A spirit of joy, A place of welcome

Christmas Eve 7pm

Children’s Time | Choir Anthems | Carols by Candlelight

Rev. Dr. Pat Youngdahl, P A S T O R

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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE! CALL 244-3329 TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY!

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CHRISTMAS MASSES for ST. FRANCES CABRINI PARISH at Our Lady of the Americas Church 864 E. Main Street | Rochester, NY 14605 December 24th 4:00pm English December 24th 7:30pm Spanish December 25th 10:00pm Bilingual

St. Michael’s Church 869 North Clinton Avenue | Rochester, NY 14605 December 24th 8:00pm Spanish December 25th 10:30am Bilingual

Annunciation Church 1754 Norton Street | Rochester, NY 14621 December 24th 11:00pm English

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 1089 Joseph Avenue | Rochester, NY December 24th Midnight English

St. Andrew’s Church 923 Portland Avenue | Rochester, NY 14621 December 24th 4:15pm English December 25th 9:30am English

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Join us this holiday season…

Christmas Eve Services 12:00 Noon Carols and Holy Communion: organ, harp and voice 4:00PM Service for Family & Children: choral and handbell music & pageant 7:00PM Service of Candlelight – Lessons & Carols: choral, handbell and instrumental music 9:00PM Service of Candlelight and Holy Communion: instrumental and vocal music 11:00PM Service of Candlelight – Lessons and Carols: choral, handbell, and instrumental music

Christmas Day Service 10:00AM New Year’s Eve

4:30-6.30PM Communion & meditation: Come when you wish for private prayer, Communion and labyrinth walk (labyrinth walk available from 4:00-6:00PM) Asbury First United Methodist Church 1050 East Avenue, Rochester N.Y. 14607 585-271-1050 www.asburyfirst.org *Handicap accessible *Audio loop for the hearing impaired

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Rochester Worships 2010

Christ Episcopal Church

CHURCH OF THE

141 East Avenue

BLESSED SACRAMENT 534 Oxford Street

Christmas Eve – December 24 5:00 PM – Holy Eucharist with Carols 10:00 PM – Music for Christmas

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Please Join Us

Organist David Higgs, Stephen Kennedy, and Steven Seigart play the Craighead-Saunders Baroque organ. The Christ Church Choir sing motets and Carols of the Christmas Season

Christmas Eve: 5PM and 11PM Christmas: 10AM Every Sunday: 8AM; 10AM; 12:15PM

10:30 PM Solemn Eucharist of the Nativity The Rev. Ruth Ferguson celebrates and preaches the solemn Eucharist + Christmas Day – December 25 10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist (said in the chapel) + January 9, 2011 7:00 PM - Twelfth Night Celebration 9:00 PM - Compline + 585-454-3878 www.christchurchrochester.org

Serving the Monroe/Park Avenue neighborhood for 109 years!

The Spiritualist Church of Divine Inspiration Holiday Schedule

Let There Be Peace on Earth Christmas service Sunday, December 19, 2010 – 10:30 AM (Bring a Dish to Pass) New Years Eve Service Burning and Releasing Ceremony Friday, December 31, 2010 7:00 PM White Stone Ceremony Sunday, January 2, 2011 – 10:30 AM 27 Appleton Street Rochester, NY 14611 585-328-8908 www.churchofdivineinspiration.com

with your Presbyterian neighbors Calvary St. Andrews Presbyterian Parish

68 Ashland St Rochester 14620 585.325.4950 calvarystandrews.org Christmas Eve 6:00pm Christmas Pageant 11:00pm Candlelight Communion Christmas Day 10:00am Communion Service

Dewey Avenue Presbyterian Church

2009 Dewey Ave, Rochester 14615 (in the chapel of Wesley United Methodist Church) 585.254.1140 www.dapconline.org Christmas Eve 6:00pm Potluck 7:45pm Lessons and Carols

Brighton Presbyterian Church 1775 East Ave, Rochester 14610 585.473.5876 www.brightonpresby.org

Christmas Eve Service at 7:00pm

Laurelton United Presbyterian Church

335 Helendale Rd, Rochester 14609 585.482.9200 Christmas Eve 7:00pm Candlelight Service

Downtown Presbyterian Church

121 N Fitzhugh St, Rochester 14614 585.325.4000 www.downtownpresbyterian.org Christmas Eve 7:00pm Carols, Chancel Choir, Children’s Time, Candlelighting

New Life Presbyterian Church

243 Rosedale St, Rochester 14620 585.473.1240 Christmas Eve 7:00pm Candle Lighting Service

Lakeside Presbyterian Church South Presbyterian Church

75 Stutson St, Rochester 14612 585.663.0644 www.lakesidepresny.org

Christmas Eve 7:30pm Candle Lighting Service

4 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester 14620 585.271.5078 www.southpresbyterian.com Christmas Eve 7:00pm Candlelight Communion

Third Presbyterian Church

4 Meigs Street, Rochester, 14607 585.271.6513 www.thirdpresbyterian.org Christmas Eve 4:30pm Festival of the Nativity 8:00pm Communion Service 11:00pm Lessons and Carols broadcast on 91.5 FM and WXXI.org

Trinity Emmanuel

9 Shelter Street, Rochester 14611 585.235.5967 Spaghetti Dinner at 6:30pm Christmas Eve Service 7:30pm Lessons & Carols with Communion

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Rochester Worships 2010 St. Boniface Church 330 Gregory St.

473-4271 CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES 5 PM and Midnight CHRISTMAS DAY, 10:30 AM. Pastor, Rev. R. Richard Brickler www.catholic-church.org/stboniface

Legal Ads [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MARCHE CHARLES FITZSIMMONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/15/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Charles C. Fitzsimmons, PO Box 765, Pittsford, NY 14534. As amended

by Cert. of Amendment filed with SSNY on 10/27/ 10, the name of LLC is: MARCHE CULINARY EVENTS, LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ]

“The Light of God surrounds you . . .” ~ Our prayer for you at Unity of Rochester ~ CHRISTMAS MUSIC, MEDITATION AND MESSAGE:

Dec. 19 &26, 11 a.m.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHTING SERVICE

Dec. 24, 7:00 p.m.

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Notice of Formation of GEDDES & CRAWFORD, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/04/10.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 21 Eastview Terrace, Pittsford, NY 14534. 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 Paychex Real Estate, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/6/10. Office location: Monroe County. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful ac­tivity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ANGRY BUNNY LLC ] The name of the Limited Liability Company is Angry Bunny LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on 12/06/2010.

The of­fice of the LLC is in Monroe County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom pro­cess against it may be served.

The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to 213 Thorncliffe Dr., Rochester, NY 14617.

The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful ac­ tivity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Bevona Business Solutions, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of

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State of New York (SSNY) on November 19, 2010.

New York office location: Monroe County. Principal business location: 10 Hillcrest Drive, Penfield, New York 14526. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to: 10 Hillcrest Drive, Penfield, New York 14526. LLC is to be man­aged by one or more members. LLC is orga­nized to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be or­ ganized under the Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] SKE COMPUTER LEARNING SERVICES, LLC (“LLC”), has filed Articles of Organization with the NY Secretary of State (“NYSS”) on OCTOBER 28, 2010 pur­ suant to Section 203 of the NY Limited Liability Law. The office of the LLC shall be located in Monroe County, NY. The NYSS is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and the address to which the NYSS shall mail a copy of any process served on him against the LLC is P.O. BOX 254, PENFIELD, NY 14526.

The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) ] Name: Gratus, LLC. Articles of Organization filed by the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on: 11/18/10. Office lo­ cation: Monroe County Purpose: for any and all lawful activities. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 700 West E Street, Unit 405, San Diego, CA 92101. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 2590 GROUP, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/05/ 10. 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, c/o Ralph Angelo, 2590 Brighton-Henrietta TL Road, Rochester, New York 14625. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

[ LEGAL NOTICE ONTARIO ENTERPRISES LLC ] Notice of Organization: Ontario Enterprises LLC was filed with SSNY on 11/18/10. 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: 16 W. Main St., Ste. 732, Rochester, NY 14614.

Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ LEGAL NOTICE ACHIEVE BRAND INTEGRITY, LLC ] Notice of Organization: Achieve Brand Integrity, LLC was filed with SSNY on 11/15/10. 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: 60 Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF SALE ] Index# 2010-9212 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

Allen L. Clark; Michelle Y. Clark; Palisades Acquisition XVI LLC; Andy Walker, Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 17, 2010 and entered herein, I, the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Rochester, New York, County of Monroe, on December 29, 2010 at 9:30 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 Clarkson, County of Monroe and State of New York known as part of Lots 1 and 2, Section 6, Town 4 of the Triangular Tract and bounded as follows: Commencing in the center of Ridge Road, so-called, at a point which is 483.45 feet easterly from the inter­section of the center line of the Ridge Road with the Redman Road; thence running easterly along the center line of the Ridge Road 123 feet to a point in said center line; thence southerly forming an inside angle of 95 degrees 58’ 30” to a point, a distance of 89.1 feet to a point; thence southerly on an interior angle of 178 de­grees 6’ 30” with the last described course, a dis­tance of 98.7 feet to the southeast corner of these premises; thence

west­erly at an interior angle of 92 degrees 9’, a distance of 108.4 feet to a point; thence northerly at an in­terior angle of 92 degrees 46’ 40” a distance of 201.33 feet to the cen­terline of Ridge Road be­ing the point and place of beginning. Tax Acct.

No. 053.01-1-29 Property Address: 9197 Ridge Road, Town of Clarkson, 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: $83,943.93 plus, but not limited to, costs, dis­ bursements, attorney fees and additional al­lowance, if any, all with legal interest.

DATED: November 2010.

Mark Cianca, Esq., Referee LACY KATZEN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Burnham NPG Energy LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 18, 2010. New York office location: Monroe County.

Principal business location: 70 Old Stonefield Way, Pittsford, New York 14534.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to: 70 Old Stonefield Way, Pittsford, New York 14534.

LLC is to be man­aged by one or more members.

LLC is orga­nized to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be or­ ganized under the Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION & AMENDMENT ] BFI Technology LLC is the new name of the for­mer corporation International Collegiate Apparel, LLC whose Articles of Org. were filed with the NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/16/2010.

Articles of Amendment were filed with SSNY on 9/15/2010. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 10051, Rochester, NY, 14610 which is also the principal

business loca­tion. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Monarch Senior Living SPE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 29, 2010.

New York office location: Monroe County. Principal business location: 860 Hard Road, Webster, New York 14580. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to: 860 Hard Road, Webster, New York 14580. LLC is to be man­aged by one or more members. LLC is orga­nized to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be or­ ganized under the Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION ] Notice of formation of professional limited li­ability company (PLLC). Name: The Law Offices of Steven E. Laprade, PLLC (the Company). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/06/10.

NY office lo­cation: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom pro­cess against the Company may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to: 2100 First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY 14614.

The Company is to be managed by one or more managers. No members of the Company shall be liable in their capacity as members of the Company for debts, obli­gations or liabilities of the Company.

No member of the Company, solely by reason of being a mem­ber, is an agent of the Company for the purpose of its business, and no member shall have the authority to act for the Company solely by virtue of being a member. Purpose/ character of the Company: any and all lawful activities. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] Pursuant to New York Limited Liability Company Law ’206(c): 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is “R & D RENOVATIONS, LLC”.

2. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was November 9, 2010. 3. The office of the Company is located in Monroe County. 4. The Secretary of State has been designated as the

Legal Ads Agent of the Company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall, mail a copy of any pro­cess against the Company served upon him or her to 39 Shalimar Drive, Rochester, NY 14618. 5. The business purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for Which Limited Liability Companies may be or­ ganized under the laws of the State of New York. [ NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the Limited Liability Company is 630 East Avenue LLC (the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on October 28, 2010. The office of the Company is located in Monroe County, New York.

The Secretary of State of New York has been designated as agent upon whom pro­cess against the Company may be served.

The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any such process is P.O. Box 10495, Rochester, NY 14610. The business purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful activity for which a limited liability company may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of REAT HOLDINGS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/29/ 2010. Office location: Monroe County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to principal business lo­ cation: The LLC, 2135 Five Mile Line Rd.,Penfield, NY 14526. Purpose: any lawful ac­tivity [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] NSRM 1, LLC (LLC) filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of the State of NY (SSNY) on 11/17/2010. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SSNY is desig­nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business loca­tion at 183 East Main Street, Suite 1000, Rochester, NY 14604. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] NSRM 2, LLC (LLC) filed Articles of Organization

with the Secretary of State of the State of NY (SSNY) on 11/17/2010. LLC’s office is in Monroe County.

SSNY is desig­nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business loca­tion at 183 East Main Street, Suite 1000, Rochester, NY 14604.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] NSRM 3, LLC (LLC) filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of the State of NY (SSNY) on 11/17/2010. LLC’s office is in Monroe County.

SSNY is desig­nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business loca­tion at 183 East Main Street, Suite 1000, Rochester, NY 14604.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] DUNKIRK VINEYARD REALTY, LLC (LLC) filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of the State of NY (SSNY) on 12/8/2010. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SSNY is desig­nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business loca­tion at 183 East Main Street, Suite 1000, Rochester, NY 14604. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: SALESSOURCE TRAINING LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on August 18, 2010. 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: Daniel Maslich, 302 North Goodman Street, Suite 403, Rochester, New York 14607. Purpose: any lawful ac­tivity. [ NOTICE ] Not. of form. of Too Hot For Penguins LLC (LLC).

Arts of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/22/2010.

LLC office is to be located in Monroe Cty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to LLC’s registered agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th

Ave, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228, registered agent upon whom process may be served. LLC Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] 2440 Ridgeway Associates, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/22/ 2010. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of pro­ cess to 2440 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626, which is also the principal business loca­ tion. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of DESPATCH AMALGAMATED LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/03/10.

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, 109 Despatch Dr., E. Rochester, NY 14445.

Purpose: Any lawful ac­tivity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of COPPETA HEATING CONTRACTOR LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on State of New York (SSNY) on 09/15/10. 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 at 16 Thornapple Lane, Rochester, NY 14626.

Purpose: and lawful pur­ pose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of JRB DIRECT, LLC. Articles of Organization filled with SSNY 3-11-09. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of pro­cess to 97 Glendale Park Rochester, NY 14613. Purpose: Any lawful ac­tivity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of AMTAC Group LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/21/10. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY desig­ nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Anthony Girardi, 4578 Lake Rd. S., Brockport, NY 14420, also the reg­istered agent. Purpose: any lawful activities.

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MMX LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 11/5/10.

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, 2 Saybrooke Drive, Penfield, NY 14522. Purpose: any lawful ac­tivity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Goodman Realtors, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/15/10.

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 56 Seyle Terrace, Rochester, NY 14613. Purpose: any lawful ac­tivities. [ NOTICE ] ROXBURY MANAGEMENT LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 10/26/10. 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, c/o Petrella & Petrella LLP, 2701 culver Rd., Rochester, NY 14622.

General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] 37 ERIE LLC, a domes­tic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 10/12/10.

NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is desig­ nated 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, P.O. Box 184, Brockport, NY 14420. General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 751 DEWEY AVE, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/11/ 09. 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, 12 Cherrymede Crescent, Fairport, New York 14450.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Skyburst Realty, LLC.

Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/21/10. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Wyoming (WY) on 6/12/10. SSNY desig­nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 60 E. Simpson Ave., Box 2869, Jackson, WY 83001, also the address of the prin­cipal office. Arts of Org. filed with WY Secy. Of State, State Capitol Bldg., Rm. 110, 200 West 24th St., Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Penny Sense Media, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/12/10. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 144 Village Landing, #262, Fairport, NY 14450- 1804. Purpose: any law­ful activities.

with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/03/10. Office location: Monroe County.

LLP formed in California (CA) on 10/01/ 2007.

Principal office of LLP 3150 Crow Canyon Place, Ste. 170, San Ramon, CA 94583. SSNY designated as agent of LLP upon whom process against it may be served SSNY shall mail process to 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 219, Rochester, NY 14623. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of the State of CA, Div. of Corps., 1500 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814.

Purpose Any lawful ac­tivity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of G4 Decor LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/4/2010.

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: 9 Devonwood Lane, Pittsford NY 14534.

Purpose: Any lawful act.

[ NOTICE ]

[ NOTICE ]

Notice of Qualification of tys llp. Authority filed

Notice of formation of REAL DEAL PROPERTY

MANAGEMENT, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/14/2010.

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: 197 Gillette St., Rochester NY 14619. Purpose: Any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF ROCHESTER, LLP Notice of Registration filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/2/2010.

Office in Monroe Co. SSNY de­sig. agent of LLP upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2440 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: to practice Medicine. [ NOTICE ] WEBSTER DRIVEWAY, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 10/27/10. NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is desig­ nated 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: Richard Franco, Manager, 1220 Jackson Rd., Webster, NY 14580.

General Purposes. [ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of BCR Industries, LLC. Art of Org. filed with Sec’y of State of NY (SSNY) 9/4/ 10. County: Monroe. SSNY is designated Agent of LLC to whom process may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC, 7 Green Lane, Hilton, NY 14468. Purpose any law­ful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Jamica, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on November 9, 2010. 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. c/o Suite 1400, 183 East Main Street, Rochester,

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FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY THE CITY OF ROCHESTER STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF MONROE

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS PURSUANT TO TITLE 4 OF PART E OF ARTICLE IX OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER.

LIST OF DELINQUENT TAXES AS OF JULY 1, 2010 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on November 10, 2010 the Corporation Counsel of the City of Rochester filed in the office of the Monroe County Clerk a list of parcels of property on which the City of Rochester holds a lien for taxes, assessments, fees or other charges which is at least one year old and which the City of Rochester intends to foreclose by an action in rem pursuant to Title 4 of Part E of Article IX of the Charter of the City of Rochester. A copy of that list was published on November 10, 2010.

A copy of the foreclosure list has been filed in the office of the City Treasurer and will remain open for public inspection up to and including January 17, 2011, which is the redemption deadline date.

Any person may on or before that date redeem any parcel on the foreclosure list by paying to the City Treasurer the amount of all delinquent taxes, assessments, fees and other charges stated on the foreclosure list, plus the $155.00 charge referred to above, plus accrued interest and late payment charges.

The foreclosure list contains as to each such parcel: 1. The tax account number and address; 2. The name of the last known owner; 3. The amount of each tax lien, except for a $155.00 charge which has been added to each tax lien pursuant to Section 9-123(A)(3)of the City Charter but which is not reflected on the printed list.

Any person having any interest in any parcel on the foreclosure list may, at any time up to the redemption deadline date, serve a verified notice of interest or an answer upon the Corporation Counsel setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his interest or any defense or objection to the foreclosure. The notice of interest or answer must also be filed in the office of the All persons having an interest in the real property described in Monroe County Clerk. Where a valid notice of interest is the foreclosure list are hereby notified that the filing of the list served, the parcel will be held for a foreclosure auction constitutes the commencement by the City of Rochester of an pursuant to Section 9-143 of the City Charter. action in the Supreme Court, Monroe County, to foreclose the tax liens therein described by an action in rem and that the list Any person who fails to redeem or to serve a notice of constitutes a notice of pendency of action and a complaint by interest or an answer by the redemption deadline date the City of Rochester against each parcel of land therein shall be barred thereafter from asserting his interest in described to enforce the satisfaction of such tax liens. This the pending foreclosure action, and judgment in action is brought against the real property only. No personal foreclosure may be granted without regard for, and in judgment will be entered in this action for the delinquent extinguishment of, the interest of any such person. taxes, assessments, fees or other charges.

JEFFREY EICHNER Acting Corporation Counsel rochestercitynewspaper.com City 45

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Notice of formation of Is Your Computer Driving You Nuts? LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/27/2010. 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: 2028 Wedgewood West, Apt. 4, Rochester NY 14623.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Not. of. Form. of DMA FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of the State (SSNY) 11/19/10.

County: Monroe. SSNY is desig­nated Agent of LLC to whom process may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to LLC, 36 Laurel Hill Ter., #2E, New York, NY 10033.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of West Ridge Car Wash, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/18/10. 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. 288, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful ac­tivity. [ NOTICE ] BROTHERS AND FRIENDS ENTERPRISE LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 11/2/2010. 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 27 Center Crossing, Fairport, NY 14450. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.

location: Monroe County.

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

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 24 Rising Place, Rochester , NY, 14607.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

[ NOTICE ]

[ NOTICE ]

GLG LEASING LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 11/18/2010. 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 3445 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of PITTSFORD BAKERY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/01/10. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 5 State St., Pittsford, NY 14534. SSNY desig­nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Charles C. Fitzsimmons, PO Box 765, Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: Any lawful ac­tivity.

[ NOTICE ] MINDFUL BODY PILATES & YOGA, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 8/16/2010.

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 62 May St., Rochester, NY 14620. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of JRP Management LLC, Art of Org filed SSNY on 11/18/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 88 S. Main St, Churchville, NY 14428.

Purpose: any lawful ac­tivity. [ NOTICE ] Notice Of formation of Ambient Custom Electronic Systems, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/30/10. Office location: Monroe County.

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

SSNY shall mail process to: 144 Fairport Village Landing, STE # 347, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

[ NOTICE ]

[ NOTICE ]

Legacy Films, LLC. Arts of org. filed by Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/ 18/2010 Office Location: Monroe County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served, SSNY shall mail process to 527 Colby St. Spencerport, NY 14559 purpose of LLC: Any law­ful activity

Notice of Formation of 350 East Ave, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/30/10. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful ac­tivity.

[ NOTICE ] MARTIN & WIENER, LLP Notice of Registration. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/ 3/2010. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLP upon whom process may be served.

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SSNY shall mail copy of pro­cess to 1344 University Ave., Ste. 235, Rochester, NY 14607, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: To practice Certified Public Accountancy.

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sammaron, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/22/10. Office

[ NOTICE ] Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC); Name: Kaz’s Properties, LLC; Filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/30/2010; Principal office: 1344 University Avenue, Rochester, in Monroe County; SSNY is Designated Agent of LLC upon which process against LLC is served; SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it to: Kaz’s Properties, LLC, 1344 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14607; Date of dissolution: None; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of glen buckley soccer llc, Art. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State (SSNY) on 11/09/10. Office location Monroe County.

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

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 19 Ontario St, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

of State (SSNY) 11/ 8/2010.

Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom pro­cess may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Manjeet Rege 76 Brittany Circle Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: Any lawful ac­tivity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Dandy 73 Bristol, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/7/ 10. Office location: Ontario County.

Principal business address: RR5, Box 5148, Towanda, PA 18848-9364. LLC formed in DE on 12/2/10.

NY Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served.

DE address of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all law­ful purposes. [ NOTICE] HENDOLI BEEF FARMS, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 9/13/10. NY Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is desig­ nated 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, 3584 Roosevelt Highway, Hamlin, NY 14464.

General Purposes. [ NOTICE]

Volt Holdings, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/ 2/2010. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom pro­cess may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 135 Corporate Woods, Ste 300 Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

ROC Digital Technologies LLC filed Articles of Organization with NYS on October 27, 2010.

Its principal office is in Monroe County, New York. The Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) has been designated as its agent and the post office ad­dress to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any pro­cess against it is c/o the Company, 344 Troy Rd., Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: Any lawful ac­ tivity.

[ NOTICE ]

[ NOTICE]

Notice of Formation of Effectual Results LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 8/ 3/10. 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 327 Dunrovin Ln., Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: any lawful ac­ tivities.

Notice of Formation of ROCHESTER ROAD LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/09/10. Office location: Monroe County.

Princ, office of LLC: 1950 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road, Rochester, New York 14623. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Heitz & Associates, P.C., One East Main Street, Suite 200, Victor, New York 14564.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

[ NOTICE ]

[ NOTICE ] Feature Vector LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec.

[ SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ] The following summons with notice is hereby published pursuant to or­der of Monroe County Family Court Judge Dandrea L. Ruhlmann, dated December 7, 2010.

FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE In the Matter of a Guardianship Proceeding File #:792 Docket#: G13412-10 SUMMONS Anita E Rubsam, Petitioner, against Carlos Harper, Judith E Rubsam (deceased),Respondent_ s. IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: To: Carlos Harper (Address Unknown) A petition under Article 6 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court, and annexed hereto YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this court on Date/ Time:January 12, 2011 at 9:30 AM Purpose: Appointment of Petitioner as guardian of the person of Carley E. Harper Part: DLR Floor/ Room: Floor 3/Room Check in with 3rd Floor Deputies Presiding: Hon. Dandrea L. Ruhlmann Location:Monroe County Family Court Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Blvd Rochester, NY 146142187 to answer the petition and to be dealt with in accordance with the Family Court Act. On your failure to appear as herein directed, a war­rant may be issued for your arrest. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The nature of this pro­ceeding and the relief sought is the appoint­ment of Petitioner as guardian of the person of Carley E. Harper, an in­fant under the age of 14 years, until the child reaches the age of 18 years. If you fail to ap­pear at the aforesaid time and place, an order for the relief requested may be granted due to your default. Dated: December 10, 2010WHITNEY LAW OFFICE Attorney for Petitioner 12 Pleasant Street Fairport, New York 14450 Telephone: (585) 223-2170 [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PARK POINT NEW PALTZ, LLC ] Park Point New Paltz, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 11/22/10. Office location: Monroe County, NY. Principal business location: 1265 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624.

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

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[ rehabilitating mr. wiggles ] BY neil swaab

[ news of the weird ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD Britain’s National Health Service acknowledged in November that, because of a shortage of healthy lungs and other organs available for transplant, it was offering those on waiting lists the option of receiving them from former smokers, drug addicts, cancer patients, and the elderly. “You have to say,” said an official with the NHS’s Blood and Transplant unit, “do you get a lung with more risk, or do you get no lung (at all)?”

Compelling Explanations — French farmer Michele Rouyer, who was discovered by police with about 11 pounds of packaged marijuana and a dozen plants, said the weed was not for himself but for the 150 ducks he raises — in that a specialist had suggested that marijuana is an effective dewormer and fever-preventer.

(Rouyer did acknowledge that, well, yes, maybe he smoked a little of it himself.) In November, a court in Rochefort fined him the equivalent of about $700, even though he insisted, proudly, that his ducks are, indeed, worm-free.

— Lame: (1) Former Groveland, Mass., police officer Aaron Yeo, who was fired in 2009 for sleeping on the job and lying to dispatchers about his locations, challenged the termination in October 2010, claiming through his lawyer that he had declined to reveal his locations only because he was “watching for terrorists.” (2) Body armor company CEO David H. Brooks, charged with tax fraud and insider trading, argued at his trial in August in New York City that his company’s hiring of prostitutes for staff and board members was a legitimate corporate expense because it could “make (employees) more productive.”

Human Rights Watch — In recent years frisky Britons have popularized “dogging” — strangers

meeting for outdoor sex in remote public parks — and U.K. government agencies appear to be of two minds about it.

Local councils want to see it stopped, but the police chiefs’ association in Scotland recognizes that doggers have rights. (The Surrey County Council, for example, recently considered bringing wild bulls into one park to discourage doggers, although one critic said romping bulls “will probably make (doggers) even more excited.”

The chiefs’ association issued a 60page “hate crimes” manual in October that urged officers to be sensitive to “outdoor sex” practitioners, in that they are vulnerable to hate crimes just as are other disadvantaged minorities.)

— In November, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that some illegal immigrants are entitled to enroll in the state’s universities at the instate residents’ rate (saving as much as $23,000 a year) even though U.S. citizens at the same schools may have to pay higher fees as non-California residents. Though federal law prevents special benefits to illegal immigrants, California’s law grants anyone who has attended the state’s high schools for at least three years, and graduated, to pay resident rates — irrespective of their parents’ legal residency.

— Chadwick St.-OHarra, 59, and Steve Righetti, 59, filed lawsuits in small claims court in San Rafael, Calif., in November against the Seafood Peddler restaurant for “injuries.” Cutting into the escargot at dinner in June, both men were squirted in the face by streams of hot garlic butter. Still, the men finished the meal and admitted that only later did they grow to resent the restaurant staff’s insufficient remorse. Said St.OHarra, “It was the friggin’ rudeness” that provoked them to sue.

[ LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION ON PAGE 41 ]

[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Talk less and do more if you want to attract someone worthwhile. It’s your accomplishments and ability to finish what you start that will appeal to a good potential partner. Focus on what needs doing, not who’s watching.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Love is in the stars. Participate in functions or events or attend a seminar that interests you and you will meet someone special. A passionate approach will be enticing. Don’t be afraid to let your feelings be known and your desire felt.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone is ready to make a commitment to you. Don’t lead this person on if you are uncertain about engaging in a long-term relationship. You are better off maintaining a friendship with anyone who doesn’t interest you intimately.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll attract lots of attention and partners but not the ones you want. Socialize and have fun but don’t put pressure on someone who isn’t interested in anything but a friendship. You should avoid getting involved with someone at work.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stick close to home and tie up loose ends before the new year.

Romance will not bring the response you are hoping for, so it’s best to spend your time constructively, so you can enjoy the festive season without too much to do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Plan to host an event or open your doors to celebrate the season and you will come across someone who interests you romantically. Don’t be afraid to make a move. Suggest dinner and the chance to get to know one another better.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t start a relationship if you are involved with someone else or if the person you are attracted to is involved. Love problems cannot be resolved unless you make the effort to be honest about the way you feel and what you want to do about it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A love relationship looks promising. Don’t be afraid to share the way you feel. Make plans that will allow you to spend more time together. A trip or taking on a challenge or activity or trying living together will bring good results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Uncertainty and impulsive promises will be your downfall, regarding love and a past relationship that is still on your mind. Busy yourself with volunteer work or socializing with friends to avoid making a romantic mistake.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let your feelings be known. You will be caught in limbo until you know where you stand. You have more romantic opportunities than you realize.

Don’t sell yourself short, vying for the attention of someone who won’t treat you right.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t settle for someone because you are tired of being alone. You need to take more time to figure out what you really want and need when it comes to a long-term relationship. Wait for the right partner and avoid a costly mistake.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are ready to make your move and take on the responsibilities that go along with loving someone unconditionally.

A commitment from the heart will give you the assurance you need to turn your personal dreams into a reality.

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