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Thursday, Jan. 26
Highlights tour: Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Sunday, meet at admission desk, docent-led tour of the collections, free with gallery entry, $12 ($8 senior citizens, $5 ages 6-18, college students and active military with ID; free ages 5/younger/members; half-price 5-9 p.m. Thursdays), (585) 276-8900, http://mag.Rochester.edu.
“Beauty and Grace — The Female Form”: Nan Miller Gallery, 3450 Winton Place, Brighton, through Jan. 3, features works by nine figurative artists, exhibit extended through Feb. 6, gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, free, (585) 292-1430, www.nanmillergallery.com.
Blast!: Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m., voted as Best Theatrical Event in 2001, comprised of 48 brass, percussion and visual performers brought together in a unique explosion of music and theater, $37.50 to $47.50, tickets at Ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000, or theater box office.
“You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up”: Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St., Rochester, 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (extended through February), the play by real-life married couple Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn takes a humorous look at a relationship that seemed doomed by opposing personalities from the start, $29-$36 (discounts for seniors 60/older, military personnel, full-time students 22/younger, DCT members, and groups of 10/more), reservations at (585) 325-4370, details at www.DownstairsCabaret.com.
“Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage”: Downstairs Cabaret at Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place, Brighton, 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars, Miss Abigail and her sidekick, Paco, travel the world teaching “how-to’s” on dating, mating and marriage, reservations at (585) 325-4370, details at www.DownstairsCabaret.com.
“A Brief History of Women”: MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, presented by InFusion Action Theatre in collaboration with Biodance and poets from The Beets, features the play “The White Whore and the Bit Player” by Tom Eyen, $10 for Thursday preview, $15 for Friday-Sunday shows ($10 students), details at (585) 721-5397.
“Perfect Wedding”: Geva Theatre, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, on morning of his wedding, the groom wakes up in the honeymoon suite with a hangover and an unknown woman is his bed, it’s a race against time as he either has to get her out or come up with a plausible excuse to his fiancee and future mother-in-law, tickets start at $25, (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
Thursday, Jan. 26
Highlights tour: Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Sunday, meet at admission desk, docent-led tour of the collections, free with gallery entry, $12 ($8 senior citizens, $5 ages 6-18, college students and active military with ID; free ages 5/younger/members; half-price 5-9 p.m. Thursdays), (585) 276-8900, http://mag.Rochester.edu.
“Beauty and Grace — The Female Form”: Nan Miller Gallery, 3450 Winton Place, Brighton, through Jan. 3, features works by nine figurative artists, exhibit extended through Feb. 6, gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, free, (585) 292-1430, www.nanmillergallery.com.
Blast!: Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m., voted as Best Theatrical Event in 2001, comprised of 48 brass, percussion and visual performers brought together in a unique explosion of music and theater, $37.50 to $47.50, tickets at Ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000, or theater box office.
“You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up”: Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St., Rochester, 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (extended through February), the play by real-life married couple Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn takes a humorous look at a relationship that seemed doomed by opposing personalities from the start, $29-$36 (discounts for seniors 60/older, military personnel, full-time students 22/younger, DCT members, and groups of 10/more), reservations at (585) 325-4370, details at www.DownstairsCabaret.com.
“Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage”: Downstairs Cabaret at Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place, Brighton, 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars, Miss Abigail and her sidekick, Paco, travel the world teaching “how-to’s” on dating, mating and marriage, reservations at (585) 325-4370, details at www.DownstairsCabaret.com.
“A Brief History of Women”: MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, presented by InFusion Action Theatre in collaboration with Biodance and poets from The Beets, features the play “The White Whore and the Bit Player” by Tom Eyen, $10 for Thursday preview, $15 for Friday-Sunday shows ($10 students), details at (585) 721-5397.
“Perfect Wedding”: Geva Theatre, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, on morning of his wedding, the groom wakes up in the honeymoon suite with a hangover and an unknown woman is his bed, it’s a race against time as he either has to get her out or come up with a plausible excuse to his fiancee and future mother-in-law, tickets start at $25, (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“The Year of Magical Thinking”: Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E. Main St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, a drama by Joan Didion on the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter, $27 ($25 seniors, $17 students), reservations at (585) 454-1260, tickets also at www.bftix.com or at the door.
Disney on Ice Presents “Treasure Trove”: Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Drive, Rochester, 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, ice show commemorates the legacy of Disney animated films including Rapunzel and Flynn, all the Disney princesses, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell, Simba, Pumbaa and Timon, Alice and the Mad Hatter and others, tickets range from $15 to $55, tickets at Ticketmaster locations, www.ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000.
Ministering Circle of King’s Daughters: United Church, corner of Main and Gibson streets, Canandaigua, noon, sandwich lunch and program.
Woodworking Class: Bird House: Macedon Public Library, 30 Main St., 6 to 7:45 p.m., instructor Denny Brunner will teach how to make a wooden bird house, $8 for supply fee, sign-up sheet at library, 986-5932, ext. 3.
Preschool Story Times: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave., Shortsville, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, for ages 3-5, will read stories, play games and make crafts, preregister at (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
“Finding Fiction by Subject: A Class for Parents”: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave., Shortsville, 6:30 to 8 p.m., held in computer lab, one hour of instruction followed by 30 minutes of exploration and questions, registration required at (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
Antique Club of the Finger Lakes: Stomping Grounds Art, Books, Gifts, 492 Exchange St., Geneva, 7 p.m., program is “A Fresh Approach to Antique Books and Paper,” by owners Bethany and James Haswell, free, refreshments served.
Friday, Jan. 27
“Urinetown”: Webster Thomas High School Auditorium, 800 Five Mile Line Road, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, a funny tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold, $17 ($14 seniors 65/older, students), tickets at Hegedorn’s Market in Webster, online at www.WebsterTheatreGuild.org.
“Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage”: Downstairs Cabaret at Winton Place, 3450 Winton Place, Brighton, 8 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday through Jan. 29, the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars, Miss Abigail and her sidekick, Paco, travel the world teaching “how-to’s” on dating, mating and marriage, $29-$39, reservations at (585) 325-4370, details at www.DownstairsCabaret.com.
“Second Time Around”: Fielding Nextstage at Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, former casts of Upstairs Youth Agency reunite to present musical revue, sponsored by Sisters of St. Joseph, $20, proceeds benefit Holy Cross and St. John Neumman Catholic schools, reservations at (585) 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org.
“Are You My Mother?” Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s classic picture book presented by ArtSmart Theatre for Young People: not knowing that her mother left the nest to gather food, Baby Bird decides to search for her and meets an array of colorful characters who are ready to lend a paw or wing to help their friend, $5 general admission, (315) 781-5483, www.thesmith.org.
Big Kids After-School Movie: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave. at Route 21, Shortsville, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Fridays, for grades 3-5 only, homeschoolers also welcome, bring a snack to enjoy, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
Amadeus Chorale auditions: Lyric Arts Academy, Route 332, Farmington, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., for boys and girls age 8 to 12 can audition at the end of the Chorale rehearsal, choir managers available to answer parents’ questions, (585) 494-1795, www.theamadeuschorale.org.
Free Friday Night Supper: First Congregational Church of East Bloomfield, South Avenue at Routes 5 and 20, 5 to 7 p.m., serving hot dogs and beans, salad and dessert, free.
Saturday, Jan. 28
“Meet Me at the Mag” open house: Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester, 10 a.m. to noon, learn about this monthly program by MAG and the Alzheimer’s Association, enjoy docent-led tours, music, refreshments and art-making experience, free, register at (800) 272-3900.
Mozart á la Mode: Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, 2:30 p.m., Madrigalia celebrates the birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with the Amadeus Children’s Chorale, the Eastman Youth Chamber Soloists and string quintet of Gibbs & Main, ticket information at www.madrigalia.org, (585) 230-2894.
Honor Flight Rochester Benefit Concert: Aquinas Institute, 1127 Dewey Ave., Rochester, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.), opening ceremonies led by Sen. Joe Robach and Rochester Police Officer Anthony DiPonzio features sounds of the Prime Time Brass, Ghost Riders, Image City Sound of the Sweet Adelines, Empire Statesmen and others, also public premiere of “Mission 14,” a Honor Flight Rochester documentary by Josh Pies, $12 at door ($10 advance), tickets at http://aquinasinstitute.com/Page/1458.
Eastman Virtuosi: Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, 8 p.m., music of Elisha, Revueltas and Gershwin, free, (585) 274-1110, www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts.
Saturday Night Laser: Strasenburgh Planetarium, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., 9:30 and 10:30 p.m., colorful argon and krypton lasers dance to the sounds of The Beatles at 9:30 and Pink Floyd at 10:30 p.m., $10 ($9 seniors, college students with ID, students age 5-18 and RMSC members) per show, $15 ($13) for both shows; children under 5 not admitted, (585) 271-1880 (24-hour recorded information), www.rmsc.org.
“Tree Selection and Care for the Home Landscape”: Carriage House at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, use Fort Hill Avenue entrance, Canandaigua, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dr. Dan Marion and David Hutchings will address tree care, fertilization, pest control and plant health, part of Sonnenberg’s Winter Education Series, $20, soup and hot beverages at lunch, reservations at (585) 394-4922.
Snowscape Concerts: Victor Education Center Auditorium, 953 High St., 1 to 3 p.m., music by Nostalgic Reunion, refreshments provided, free, sponsored by Victor Parks & Recreation, (585) 742-0140.
“Joffrey: Mavericks of Dance”: Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, first film to chronicle the legendary Joffrey Ballet which revolutionized American ballet by combining modern dance with traditional ballet, narrated by Mandy Patinkin, panel discussion follows 1:30 p.m. screening on Saturday, rated R for language, $6, (315) 781-5483, www.thesmith.org
Sunday, Jan. 29
Going for Baroque: Herdle Fountain Court, Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester, 1 and 3 p.m., 25-minute presentation and mini-recital on Italian Baroque organ, included with gallery entry, $12 ($8 senior citizens, $5 ages 6-18, college students and active military with ID; free ages 5/younger/members; half-price 5-9 p.m. Thursdays), (585) 276-8900, http://mag.Rochester.edu.
Eastman School of Music Faculty Artist Series: Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, 8 p.m., Enrico Elisi on piano performs works of Bach, Mozart and Schubert, $10 at door, (585) 274-1110, www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts.
“Pops-on-Pipes” Concert: Auditorium Theater, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, 2:30 p.m., Justin Nimmo will perform on the theater’s RTOS-Grierson Mighty Wurlitzer 4/23, presented by the Rochester Theater Organ Society, $15 (free ages 12/younger), http://www.rtosonline.org, (585) 234-2295.
“The Classical Lute”: Trinity Montessori School, 100 Golden Flyer Drive (off French Road), Rochester, 3 p.m., recital by lutist Chris Wilke with medieval, Baroque and other works, free, post-concert reception, part of St. Andrew’s Music Series, directed by Donald Messina.
“Kabin Fever” Breakfast: Charlie’s Restaurant, Eastern Boulevard, Canandaigua, 7:30 to 10 a.m., sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua, $5 for all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast (free for preschoolers), proceeds go to the Kiwanis High School Scholarships awarded annually by the club.
St. Patrick’s Preschool Open House: St. Patrick’s Church, 115 Maple Ave., Victor, 2 to 4 p.m., find out about programs for 3- and 4-year-olds for the 2012-2013 school year, details at (585) 924-2800, 924-7111.
Monday, Jan. 30
Musica Nova: Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, 8 p.m., conducted by Geoffrey Pope, music of Xenakis, Pope and Adés, (585) 274-1110, www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts.
Auditions for “Franny the Queen of Provincetown”: Bread & Water Theatre, 243 Rosedale St., Rochester, 7 to 10 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, looking for men and women comfortable with drag and gay/lesbian themes, (585) 271-5523 or email jr@breadandwatertheatre.org for details.
Wood Walkers: Canandaigua VA, Building 7, George Bush Parking Lot, 400 Fort Hill Ave., 9 a.m. Mondays, informal fitness group, all are welcome, sponsored by Wood Library, (585) 394-1381.
Pre-school Story Time: Macedon Public Library, 30 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Mondays or 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 14, for ages 3-5, half-hour of stories, fingerplays and visits from therapy dogs, register at 986-5932, ext. 108.
Girl’s Circle: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave., Shortsville, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Mondays through March 26, for girls in grades 5-8, will teach girls empowerment, self-esteem, judgment and critical-thinking skills, also crafts, snacks and more, registration required at (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
The Harlem Wizards Basketball Extravaganza: Victor Senior High School, 953 High St., 6:30 p.m. (pizza available at 5:45 p.m.), The Victor Vortex (faculty, coaches and community) will play against the Harlem Wizards, also silent auction and raffles, $12 ($10 seniors, students) at door; $10/$8 presale tickets, download ticket order form at www.VictorPTSA.com, proceeds benefit the PTSA Field Trip Fund.
Sit ’n Knit: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave. at Route 21, Shortsville, 7 p.m., local knitters gather to knit and chat, bring latest needlework in progress, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
Toddler Story Time: Macedon Public Library, 30 Main St., 10:10 or 10:40 a.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 14, stories and fingerplays for 2-year-olds, limited class size, register at 986-5932, ext. 108.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: Victor High School, 953 High St., 1 to 6 p.m., for ages 17/older (16 with signed parental permission, form available online), weigh at least 110 pounds and in general good health, appointments at (585) 394-2260, www.RedCrossBlood.org; walk-ins welcome.
Book Discussion: Red Jacket Community Library, 7 Lehigh Ave., Shortsville, 7 p.m., will discuss “Caleb’s Crossing,” by Geraldine Brooks, free, (585) 289-3559, www.redjacket.pls-net.org.
“Reshaping Rochester 2012” lecture series: Gleason Works, 1000 University Ave., Rochester, 7 p.m., “Transformation: Don’t Be Afraid of It,” by Peter J. Park, planning director, city of Denver, will discuss his role in the creation of River Walk in Milwaukee, Wisc., presented by Community Design Center, $10 (free to students with valid ID), tickets/details at (585) 271-0520, http://rrcdc.org.
Kilbourn Concert Series: Imani Winds: Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, 8 p.m., music of Debussy, Stravinsky, Haas and others, $10 to $20, tickets at Eastman Theatre Box Office, 433 E. Main St., (585) 454-2100, www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts/tickets/php.
“Shrek the Musical”: Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land, joined by a wise-cracking donkey, he fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and love aren’t only found in fairy tales, tickets at Ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000 and Auditorium Theatre box office.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Science on the Edge Lecture Series: Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., 7:30 p.m., “The End of Time: The Maya Mystery of 2012,” with Anthony Aveni, professor at Colgate University, $15 ($8 students, discounts for RMSC members), tickets and information at www.rmsc.org, (585) 697-1942.
“Guatemala: Crafts and Resistance, Cultural Identity and Community”: Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, 7 p.m., author and activist Marilyn Anderson will give a lecture on Guatemala and the role of Maya women weavers, free, wheelchair-accessible and hearing loop for the hearing impaired.
Eastman Wind Ensemble: Kodak Hall, 60 Gibbs St., Rochester, 8 p.m., conducted by Christopher Unger, music of Janácek, Brouwer, Fiser and Hovhaness, free, www.esm.rochester.edu/calendar.
Jonathan Beyer Vocal Recital: Hale Auditorium, Roberts Wesleyan College Cultural Life Center, 2301 Westside Drive, Chili, 7:30 p.m., Beyer will perform a diverse program including works by Tchaikovsky, Copland, Ravel, Gershwin and Rossini, with Kristin Okerlund on piano, followed by reception in Shewan Recital Hall, $10, tickets at RWC box office, online at http://www.roberts.edu.
Music, Meditation and Munchies: St. John’s Chapel, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., “The Trinity Church Connection” with Steve Kane, works of Walond, Widor and Howells, meditation by the Rev. Karen Lewis, rector of Trinity Church, all are welcome to bring a lunch, free, info at Religious Life Office, (315) 781-3671.
Wacky Wednesday: Macedon Public Library, 30 Main St., 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 15, for school-aged children through fourth grade, stories and crafts, registration not required, info at 986-5932, ext. 108.
Canandaigua Community Toastmasters: Canandaigua VA Medical Center, Building No. 1, Directors Conference Room, 400 Fort Hill Ave., 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. on first and third Wednesday of each month, members learn to improve public speaking skills in a friendly environment, newcomers welcome to participate or listen in, details at (585) 393-7877, email Nancy.Gelder@va.gov.
Spaghetti supper: United Church of Christ, 8758 Main St., Honeoye, 5 to 7 p.m., $6 adults, takeouts available, profits will benefit Bus Token Fund and Salem Soup Kitchen.
Intergenerational Living Discussion Group: Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua, 5:30 to 8 p.m., first meeting, (585) 394-1381.
“Pyramid of Honor” by Dr. Preston Pierce: Ontario County Historical Museum, 55 N. Main St., Canandaigua, 7 p.m., program on service medals and decorations given by the U.S. government and New York state, also information on how to research awards, refreshments served, sponsored by the Ontario County Genealogical Society, (585) 394-4975.
American Legion, James Cooke Post 931: Mickey Finn’s (lower level), 14 Railroad St., Victor, 7 p.m., meets first Wednesday of every month, open to all veterans.
