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Guyanese for Me” (June 24), “The Zero Hour” (July 1), and a fully staged production of the Tony-winning show “Spring Awakening” (July 14-July 22; tickets cost $18$26). The JCC is located at 1200 Edgewood Ave. For more information on the center, its many special events, or the traveling exhibition, call 461-2000 or visit jccrochester.org. (ER)
Monday, June 11 [ THEME PARK ] Time to
Darien Lake features major rollercoasters, a water park, and a new live entertainment schedule. PHOTO provided
play hooky. Extend your weekend by a day and head to Darien Lake. The theme park — about an hour west of Rochester, in Darien, NY — is boasting $5 million worth of improvements this year, with an emphasis on its new live entertainment line-up. Acts include jugglers, hypnotists, “extreme” parrots, percussion crews, a canine-thrill show, and more (acts change throughout the season; check the park website for schedules). Of course, Darien Lake is best known for its jaw-dropping rollercoasters, including Predator, Mind Eraser, Boomerang, and Ride of Steel, as well as its 10-acre water park. On June 11 the park will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (the park opens daily for the summer starting June 15). A day pass to Darien Lake costs $26.99-$44.99 (children 2 and under free), while season passes run $59.99-$69.99. For more information call 599-4641 or visit godarienlake.com. (ER)
Tuesday, June 12 [ MUSIC ] Upstate New York is no stranger to
rap-rock juggernauts Gym Class Heroes. The band got its start in nearby Geneva, and found chart-topping success by mixing hip-hop and rap music with pop and rock. That blend can be tricky, especially when you have to balance each genre’s respective loyal fans, but the recipe has given the group nothing but success, making them heroes of more than just gym class. The Heroes will be headlining tonight’s 98PXY Summer Jam at Frontier Field, which will also feature Carly Rae Jepsen (“Call Me Maybe”) and “Brokenhearted” duo Karmin, two acts that seem poised to rule the airwaves and dance floors this summer. Summer Jams tend to sell out, so plan early and be ready to party. The show kicks off at 5 p.m. and tickets cost $30-$50. For more information visit 98pxy.com. (WC)
Wednesday, June 13 [ FILM ] With all the outdoor options this
summer, from festivals to parks, there is nothing wrong with staying inside for a few 26 City SUMMER GUIDE 2012
hours. And what better way to do that than to catch a double feature at Rochester’s oldest neighborhood theater, the Cinema Theater. Since the Cinema usually features movies that have recently come and gone from the megaplexes, it’s a good opportunity to see a flick you may have missed. On top of that, you won’t be spending a lot of dinero. A double feature costs $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors, and the concessions are affordable too. Be sure to check the website before you head out to see that week’s offerings. The Cinema is located at 957 S. Clinton Ave. For more information call 2711785 or visit cinemarochester.com. (AS)
Thursday, June 14 [ MUSIC ] Looking for something to do
on Thursday nights through the summer? Every Thursday, June 7-August 9, Party in the Park will start off the weekend one night early. This week you can do so with Bruce Hornsby &The Noisemakers on June 14. Singer, pianist, and accordion player Hornsby and company mix together a jazzy rock improvisational style rooted in Hornsby’s familiar songwriting and soaring vocals. He might not actually make it rain mandolins, but that’s just the way it is. Other acts playing this year Party in the Park Rusted Root (June 21), Tower of Power (July 5), Young the Giant (July 12), and George Thorogood & The Destroyers (August 9), just to name a few. Just remember there’s still work the next morning. Party in the Park kicks off every Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Riverside Festival Site (Court Street and Exchange Boulevard), and admission is $2. For a full line-up or more info check rochesterevents.com. (WC)
Friday, June 15 [ MUSIC ] Who knew our dreams were made
of such metallic melodies? Since 1985 Dream Theater has been showing fans exactly what the stages of our dreams are filled with: writhing guitar licks, fierce drums, and 23-