Listings 1-17-07

City Newspaper Archives - 1/2007

Art, Comedy, Exhibits, Festivals, For Kids, Lectures, Literature, Outdoor Recreation, Special Events, Sports, Theater, Workshops

Published on Jan 17, 2007

Art

OPENING

Arts Council for Wyoming County31 S Main St, Perry. Fri Jan 19-Feb 23: Members' Exhibit. Reception Fri Jan 19 7-9 p.m. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 237-3517, www.artswyco.org

Baobab Cultural Center728 University Ave. Sat Jan 20-Jan 31: The Rebus World of Dunstan Luke: The Representation of Words with Pictures. Reception Sat Jan 20 7 p.m. 1-9 p.m. 563-2145, www.thebaobab.org

Community Darkroom Gallery 713 Monroe Ave. Fri Jan 19-April 1: Inner Eye-Outer World, group photography show. Reception Fri Jan 19 7-9 p.m. Mon 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Tue-Thu 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 271-5920, www.geneseearts.org

Dyer Arts Center Rochester Institute of Technology, NTID, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. Fri Jan 19-Mar 1: NTID Arts and Imaging Studies Potpourri, curated by Michael Krembel. Reception Fri Jan 19 4-6 p.m. Mon-Thu 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat 2-3:30 p.m. 475-6855

Gallery r775 Park Ave. Through Feb 5: Surreal Landscape Exhibition, Rochester Institute of Technology students. Reception Thu Jan 18 7-9:30 p.m. Thu-Fri 2-6 p.m., Sat-Sun 1-5 p.m. 242-9470

Go Art! Medina Satellite Gallery 433 Main StMedina. Through Feb 15: Writing(s) in Stone and Textiles, art/works by Italian Americans from the Abruzzo region. Reception Fri Jan 19 6-8 p.m. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4:30 p.m. 798-4287

Lockhart Gallery26 Main St, Geneseo. Thu Jan 18-Feb 16: Alumni Scene: Enid Crow (Lori Barrett '89). Reception Thu Jan 18 5-7 p.m. Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m., Thu noon-9 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 245-5814

Memorial Art Gallery500 University Ave. Sun Jan 21-Mar 11: Anxious Objects: Willie Cole's Favorite Brands. Reception party Sat Jan 20 6-9 p.m., $15. Ongoing exhibits: Protected for Eternity: The Coffins of Pa-Debehu-Aset, Italian Baroque Organ | Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu until 9 p.m., $2-$7. Thu night reduced price: $2 from 5-9 p.m. 473-7720, www.mag.rochester.edu

Rainbow Gallery Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Wed Jan 24-Feb 13: Maquina de Adentro, Gabriel Boscana. Reception Tue Jan 23 5 p.m. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. 395-5253

Tower Fine Arts Gallery SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Wed Jan 24-Feb 18: Not Right: Artists Alter Natural Schemes. Reception Tue Jan 23 4-6 p.m. Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. 395-2805

University of Rochester Interfaith Chapel Wilson Blvd. Thu Jan 18-Jan 31: The F Word: Images of Forgiveness. Reception Thu Jan 18 5 p.m. Mon-Fri 6-8 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 275-7512

CONTINUING

All Things Art 65 S Main St, Canandaigua. Through Jan 29: Creative Expressions,Ontario ARC. Tue 1-9 p.m., Thu-Fri 1-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 396-0087

AAUW Art Forum494 East Ave. Through Jan 26: Off the Wall, members' show. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-2 p.m. by appointment. 244-8890

Arts & Cultural Council Gallery277 N Goodman St. Through Feb 1: Folk art. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 473-4000

A/V Space 8 Public Market. Though Jan 27: Curator's Show. Thu 7-10 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.avspace.org

Barnes & Noble Community Room Gallery 3349 Monroe Ave. Through Feb 2: Plein Air Art Show, GeneseeValleyPlein Air Painters. Open during store hours. 586-6020

Betlem and Divers Arts 6414 S Lima Rd, Livonia. Through Jan 30: Regional landscapes, pastels by Gloria Betlem. Surreal photography by Kent Divers.By appointment only. 346-9499

Center at HighFallsArtGallery60 Browns Race. Through March: Nazareth Faculty Exhibition. Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun Noon-4 p.m. 325-2030, www.centerathighfalls.org

The Friendly Home's Memorial Gallery3156 East Ave. Through Feb 28: Freetime Rewards, watercolors and collages by Lisa Wagner. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 385-0298

Gallery at the Art & MusicLibraryUniversity of RochesterRiver Campus, Rush Rhees Library, Wilson Blvd.Through Feb 2: SBA Juried Show. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat noon-5 p.m., Sun noon- 10 p.m. 275-4476

Gallery at Genesee Pottery 713 Monroe Ave. Through Jan 31: Holiday Sale & Trunk Show. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat noon-5 p.m. 271-5183, www.geneseearts.org

Gallery Salon and Spa Art Space780 University Ave. Through Jan 28: Courtney Gruttadauria and Thomas A Fox, paintings and drawings. Tue-Fri noon-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 271-8340, www.galleryhair.com

George Eastman House900 East Ave. Sat Jan 20-Apr 22: Darfur/Darfur, multimedia exhibit. Witness: Know War/No Genocide, war photographs from the collection. Reflections of the Heart: Photographs by David Seymour.|Through Feb 4: Pete Turner: Empowered by Color. |Through Feb 18: Hollywood Lost: The Power of Louise Brooks, photographs. | Ongoing: Where Do Cameras Come From? | Machines of Memory: Cameras from the Technology Collection | The Remarkable George Eastman | Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. $5-$8. 271-3361, www.eastmanhouse.org

Go Art! Albion Satellite Gallery121 N Main St, Albion. Through Feb 17: A Domestic Life, artist books by Laura Jackett. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 774-7372

GVCA Mini-Galleries Key Bank, 66 Main St, Geneseo. Through Jan 31: Jeff Miller, GeneseeValley Fiber Arts Guild. Open during bank operating hours. 243-6785, www.gvcaonline.org

Image City Photography Gallery 722 University Ave. Through Jan 28: An Israeli's Israel, photographs by Eli Arditi. Guest photographers: Jay Costello, Erin L Diel, Jim Laragy and Dave Valvo. Artists in Residence: JFK/AJVK and David Perlman. Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun noon-4 p.m. 271-2540, www.imagecityphotographygallery.com

International Art Acquisitions 3300 Monroe Ave. Through Jan 31: Solaris, figurative work by Janet Richardson-Baughman. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. 264-1440, www.internationalartacquisitions.com

Lavery Library3690 East Ave.Through Jan 26: The African American Experience From Cover to Cover: Honoring ABOUT...TIME Magazine's 35-year Journey. Mon-Thu 7:45 a.m.-midnight, Fri 7:45 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-midnight. 385-8000

Lederer Gallery26 Main St Geneseo. Wed Jan 17-Feb 19: Pins and Needles, fiber art by Maggie RzoychiHiltner and Melissa Haviland. Sun-Wed noon-4 p.m., Thu-Sat 5-8 p.m., 245-5814

Little Theatre CafÈ 240 East Ave. Through Feb 10: Lynn Parsons. Sun-Thu 5-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 5-11 p.m. 232-3906

Lux Lounge666 South Ave. Through Feb: Paintings, by Adrien Tucker. Mon-Fri 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat-Sun 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 232-9030

MillArtCenter & Gallery 61 N Main St, HoneoyeFalls. Sat Jan 21-Feb 1: Student exhibition. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thu until 8 p.m. 624-7440, www.millartcenter.com

My Sister's Gallery The Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt Hope Ave. Through Mar 1: Artwork by Jeanette Musliner. Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 546-8439

Oxford Gallery267 Oxford St. Through Feb 24: Luminous Space, oil paintings by Karl Heerdt, glass sculptures by Christine Barney. Tue-Fri Noon-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 271-5885, www.oxfordgallery.com

Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery 71 S Main St, Canandaigua. Through Feb 17: Studio II, faculty/student show. Mon, Tue, Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 12:30-4 p.m. 394-0030, www.prrgallery.com

Pittsford Art Group Holiday Show and SalePittsford Federal Credit Union, 1321 Pittsford Mendon Rd, Mendon. Through Jan 18: Varied artists and mediums. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 581-9465

Printing and Book Arts Center 713 Monroe Ave. Through Jan 30: Vintage Poster Show. Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat 10a.m.-3 p.m. 244-9312

Rare Books and Special Collections Rush Rhees Library, UR River Campus. Through Feb 6: Charlie Arnold: The Love of the Visual, career retrospective of the printmaker and xerographic artist. Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun 12-10 p.m. 275-4477

RenaissanceArtGallery74 St Paul St. Through Jan 31: 26 Artists, various mediums. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 423-8235, www.rochesterrenaissanceartgallery.com

Williams Gallery 220 S Winton Rd. Through Feb 26: Fox + Fox, paintings by Barbara and Bruce Fox. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 202-3896

Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 FLCC Campus, 4355 Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua. Through Jan 26: Dexter Benedict: Sculpture and Drawings. 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

ART EVENTS

The Art Stop Fri Jan 19. Demo by watercolorist Paul Allen Taylor. 7-9 p.m., Free. 10 North Ave, Webster. 872-5710, www.artstopllc.com

Canvas Without Borders Fri Jan 19. DVD presentation on the life of Picasso and the impact of his works after the Spanish War. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. 7 p.m., Free. 563-2145, www.thebaobab.org

Community Darkroom Gallery Mon Jan 22. Meet the Photographer: Kitty Hubbard. 7-9 p.m., $12. 713 Monroe Ave. 271-5920, www.geneseearts.org

Downtown Design Charrette Fri Jan 19. Making Downtown Livable, planning session. Noon-6 p.m., Free. MidtownPlaza, corner Main St and S Clinton. www.rrcdc.org

The Human Canvas Sun Jan 21. Theater piece of models being painted. 2 p.m., $12. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. 442-8676, www.vsw.org

MemorialArtGallery Thu Jan 18: MAG Highlights Tour, 6:30 p.m.| Fri Jan 19: MAG Highlights Tour, 2 p.m.| Sun Jan 21: Lecture by Willie Cole, 2 p.m. Docent led tours 1, 2 & 3 p.m.| Events free with admission. 500 University Ave. 473-7720, www.mag.rochester.edu

CALL FOR ARTWORK

Cayuga Naturally Photo Contest Deadline Oct 8. Photos take within CayugaCounty and of nature related subjects. For entry form send SASE to : SNC Photo, PO Box 216SterlingNY13156

Corn Hill Arts Festival Deadline Feb 15.Seeking feature artist for 2007 festival.262-3124 for submission details.

Culture Builds Communities Grants Deadline Feb 7. Info session Fri Jan 5 11 a.m.-noon, 277 N Goodman St. 473-4000, www.artsrochester.org for application guidelines.

Gallery Salon Art Space Seeking local artists to exhibit. 780 University Ave. www.galleryhair.com for guidelines.

Rochester Contemporary Deadline Feb 23. Seeking artists and curators for September-May season.www.rochestercontemporary.com for application information.

Rochester-FingerLakes Exhibition Deadline Mar 23. Seeking submissions for June 17-Sep 2 juried exhibition. Call 473-7720 for application, http://mag.rochester.edu/exhibitions/rochester-fingerlakes/index.html

Sonnenberg Arts at the Gardens Show and Sale Deadline Feb 15. Seeking artists for juried show Aug 25-Aug 26. Application at www.sonnenberg.org

REGIONAL

171 Cedar Arts Center171 Cedar St, Corning. Through Feb 17: Stand" An Installation in Remembrance, curated by Ann Welles. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 607-936-4647, www.171cedararts.com

Albright-KnoxArtGallery 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo. Through Feb 11: Surface Matter: Collage from the Collection.|Ongoing: Stellar Works from the Collection | Jim Hodges | Rachel Whiteread | Remix: The Collection | Wed-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Fri till 10 p.m.) $10, free Fri 3-10 p.m. 716-882-8700, www.albrightknox.org.

Art Dialogue GalleryOne Linwood Avenue, Buffalo. Through Feb 17: 9th Annual Valentine Exhibition - Romantic Places. Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 716-885-2251, www.wnyag.com

Burchfield-PennyArtCenterBuffaloState College, Rodwell Hall, 1300 Elmwood Ave.Buffalo. Through May 13: CharlesBurchfieldCenter 40th Anniversary Exhibition. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m., $5. 716- 878-6011, www.burchfield-penney.org

CastellaniArtMuseumNiagaraUniversity, Rt 104-W, Buffalo. Through Jan 21: Figures, Power, and Vulnerability, Joseph Miller. | Through Jan 28: Lily's Funky Parade, Lillian Mendez; Selections from the Acquisition of the Charles Rand Penney Niagara Falls Historic Print Collection |Through Feb 25: Memory Paintings: Mary Kobler 1892-1975 | Through April 18: Lesley Dill: A Fine Line. |Through May 13: NiagaraUniversity's 150th Anniversary Exhibition. | Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. 716-286-8200, www.niagara.edu

Chameleon Gallery53 Albany St, Cazenovia. Through Jan: Small Works II, paintings by Jim Ridlon. Wed-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 315-655-8599

CorningMuseum of Glass Sun Jan 21: Families explore Africa. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Through March 18: Worlds Within: The Evolution of the Paperweight | Ongoing: Glass Show and Walk-In Workshop. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $11.25-$12.50, 17 and under free. I-86, Exit 46, Corning. 800-732-6845, www.cmog.org

Everson Museum 401 Harrison St, Syracuse. Ongoing: Gustav Stickley, A Craftsman with a Mission | SyracuseChinaCenter for the Study of Ceramics | Children's Interactive Gallery. Tues-Fri & Sun noon-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. 474-6064, www.everson.org

Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center341 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. Through Feb 17: SuzyLake | Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 1-4 p.m. 716-854-1694, www.hallwalls.org.

HerbertF.JohnsonMuseum of ArtCornellUniversity, Central and University Ave, Ithaca. Sat Jan 20-Mar 14: Forest of Stone Steles: Retranslation and Rewriting of Tang Poetry, WendaGu.| Sat Jan 20-Mar 18: Paper Trails: Two Centuries of Women's Prints, Drawings, and Photographs. Ongoing: United Nations, worldwide art project. Frank Lloyd Wright Art Glass from the Martin House. Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Free. 607-255-9940, www.museum.cornell.edu

Houghton Gallery155 Cedar St, Corning. Through Feb17: In Honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., curated by Ann Welles. Reception Fri Jan 12 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 607-936-4647

Redhouse 201 S West St, Syracuse. Through Jan 27: Out of India, paintings by Michael Matthews. Thu-Sat 2-5 p.m. 315-425-0405, www.theredhouse.org

Spirit and Kirsch210 Elmira Rd, Ithaca. Through Jan 31: Kaleidoscopes, interactive show by Lisa Burns and Geri Keil. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. 607-277-4914, www.spiritandkitsch.com

COMEDY

Comix CafÈ Wed Jan 17-Jan 21: Bob Jay w/Dwayne Gill. Wed Jan 24-Jan 29: Rich Guzzi w/Will Vought. 450 Winton Place. Wed, Thu & Sun 8:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 & 10:45 p.m. $9-$15. 424-LAFF, www.comixcafe.com

Open MicSundays. 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Matt Rohr. Boulder Coffee Co, 100 Alexander St. 454-7140, www.bouldercoffeeco.com

Open MicTuesdays. 7:30 p.m.Comix CafÈ, 345 Winton Plaza. 424-LAFF, www.comixcafe.com

DANCE PARTICIPATION

African Dance Thursdays.With live jembe drums. Bush Mango Drum and Dance, 34 Elton St. 7 p.m. 235-3960, www.bushmango.com

Argentine Tango Wednesdays.Neotango.Nasty D's, 140 Alexander St. 7-9 p.m., $4. 256-1000, www.midnighttango.com

Argentine Tango Fridays. Tango CafÈ, 389 Gregory St. 8-11 p.m. (lesson 7:30 p.m.) $6. 475-0249

Bellydancing Mondays. Goddess Hour, 1470 Monroe Ave.7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m., $8. 224-0277

Bellydancing for Fitness Fridays.School of the Arts, 45 Prince St, Rm 318.7-8:30 p.m., $10. 249-0354

Contact Improvisation Dance Jam Most Sundays. 713 Monroe Ave.5:30-7 p.m. 288-6006, 415-3780, www.contactimprovrochester.org

DancEncounters Ongoing: Wednesdays: Country Waltz & Two-Step, 7:30 p.m., $10.| Thursdays: Ballroom, 7-10 p.m., $7.| Sundays: Argentine Tango, 7-10 p.m., $7. Hungerford Bldg, 1115 E Main St. 473-8550

Dance Lovers Third Saturdays.7-11 p.m., $10-$16. ReformationChurch, 111 N Chestnut St. 671-1510, www.dancelovers.biz

Groove Juice Swing Dance Sat Jan 20. Lesson 7-8 p.m., Dance 8-11 p.m., $8. Tango CafÈ, 389 Gregory St. 529-4987, www.groovejuiceswing.com

Inikori Dance Sundays: Latin Dance Socials. 7-9 p.m., $5.| 2nd & 4th Fridays: Latin Dance Parties. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $7. 1100 University Ave. 271-6840, www.inikoridance.com

International Folk Dancing Mondays.JCC, 1200 Edgewood Ave.7:45-9:45 p.m. $5. 624-1964

Irish Country Set Dance Workshop Wednesdays through June. McGinnity's, 534 W Ridge Rd, Greece.7:30-9:30 p.m. $2. 234-3746, www.irishrochester.org.

Jazz Master Class w/Vicki St Denys Sat Jan 20.2:30 p.m., $18. Park Avenue Dance Company, 15 Vick Park B. 461-2766, www.parkavenuedancecompany.org

Rochester Swing Dance Network Third Sundays: English Country. Friends Meeting House, 84 Scio St. 7:30-10 p.m., $6-$7. | Thursdays: Swing. St. Thomas Episcopal, 2000 Highland Ave.8-11 p.m. (lesson 7:15 p.m.) $4.| Thursdays: Contra. Covenant United MethodistChurch, 1124 Culver Rd.8-11 p.m., $6-$7. 244-2815, www.rochesterswingdance.com

Salsa Dancing Thursdays.Tapas, 177 St. Paul St.9:30 p.m. Free. 262-2090, www.tapas177.com

StardustBallroomDanceSeriesEdgertonCommunity Center, 41 Backus St. Ongoing: First Tuesdays. 1-3 p.m., Free through March.| Tuesdays except first: 7:30-9:30, $2 through April 17. Third Fridays: 2-4 p.m., $2

Swing and Ballroom Open Dance Wednesdays. Dance Biz, 1742 Long Pond Rd, Gates. 8-10:30 p.m. $7. 254-0300

Visceral Dance Technique Mondays and Wednesdays.Psysikos, 274 N Goodman. 6-7:30 p.m., $10 (first class free). 527-9033, www.projectivekinetics.org

EXHIBITS

Campbell-Whittlesey House123 S Fitzhugh St. Greek revival architecture.Rochester's Erie Canal 1835-1845. Thu-Fri Noon-3 p.m., $1-$3. 546-7029, www.landmarksociety.org

Center at High Falls 60 Browns Race. Permanent displays of the Greater Rochester region's geography, commerce, and culture,and rotating community art exhibits. Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun 12-5 p.m. Free. 325-2030, www.centerathighfalls.org

Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Museum 70 Lighthouse St. History of boating, coal ferries, and Charlotte. Sat-Sun 1-5 p.m. 621-6179, www.geneseelighthouse.org

GanondaganState Historic Site 1488 Rte 444, Victor.Formerly a 17th-century Seneca village.Tue-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $3. 742-1690, www.ganondagan.org

Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum 295 N Main St, Canandaigua. Tue-Wed 1-5 p.m., Thu-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $1-$5. 394-1472, www.grangerhomestead.org

Greece Historical Museum 595 Long Pond Rd, Greece. Ongoing: The Town's First Fire Wagon, Greece through the Years, Grandma's 1930 Kitchen, Dewey/Stone & Beyond.Sun 2-4:30 p.m. 225-7221, www.historicalsociety.greeceny.org

JELL-OMuseum23 E Main, LeRoy.Birthplace of JELL-O. $3, $1.50 ages 6-11, under 5 free. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. 768-7433, www.jellomuseum.com

New York Museum of Transportation 6393 E River Rd. Road, rail, trolley vehicles/artifacts, model railroad, gallery. Sundays through April: BYOT-Bring Your Own Train.| Through May: The Rochester Subway photography exhibit, restored Casey Jones track car and Buses. Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $2-$3. 533-1113, www.nymtmuseum.org

OntarioCounty Historical Society Museum 55 N Main St, Canandaigua. Ongoing: Sound the Alarm: Firefighting in OntarioCounty and Faces and Families of OntarioCounty. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $3-$7.50. 394-4975, www.ochs.org

SonnenbergGardens & Mansion 151 Charlotte St, Canandaigua. Daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $5-$10, under 12 free. 394-4922, www.sonnenberg.org

Stone-Tolan House2370 East Ave. Pioneer household and rural tavern. Fri-Sat noon-3 p.m., $1-$3. 546-7029, www.landmarksociety.org

Susan B. Anthony House 17 Madison St. National Historic Landmark and home of the legendary women's suffrage leader. Ongoing: Living Legacy and American Hero. Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $6, $5 seniors, $3 students and under 12. 235-6124, www.susanbanthonyhouse.org

TennieBurtonMuseum 1850 Rochester StLima.History of the Crossroads of Western New York.By appointment. 582-2652

REGIONAL

Big Springs Historical Society & Museum3095 Main StCaledonia.Sun 1-4 p.m., Mon 9 a.m.-noon and by appointment. 538-9880, www.cal-mum.com/bsm/default.htm

The Buffalo and ErieCounty Historical Society25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo

Ongoing: The Spirit of the City: Imagining the Pan American Exposition. | Bflo Made! Items made in Buffalo. |Neighbors: The People of Erie County| Native American Gallery | Street of Shops | Pioneer Gallery. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. $2.50-$6. 716-873-9644, www.bechs.org

BuffaloTransportationPierceArrowMuseum 263 Michigan AveBuffalo.Collection of automobiles, memorabilia and artifacts. Call for hours. $3-$7. 716-853-0084, www.pierce-arrow.com

ChemungValleyHistoryMuseum 415 East Water St.Elmira. Through June 2: Accordions and Quadrilles: The Floyd Woodhull Story. | Through Nov 2007: Elmira Then and Now. | Ongoing: A Community Album: Always Something New. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m., $1-$3, under 5 Free. 607-734-4167, www.chemungvalleymuseum.org

Geneva Historical Society543 South Main St.Geneva. Through early 2007: Medicine in Geneva. Ongoing: Discovery Room, interactive exhibit for families. | Hours Tue-Fri 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free. 315-789-5151, www.genevahistoricalsociety.com

Glenn H. Curtiss Museum State Rd 54, Hammondsport. Through Jan 21: Miniatures and Doll House Exhibit. Ongoing: Early Aircraft and Motorcycles. Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 607-569-2160, www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org

Graycliff6472 Old Lake Shore Rd, Derby. Home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Docent led standard and architectural tours, reservations required. $8-$10. 716-947-9217, www.graycliff.bfn.org

MillsMansion14 N Main St Mt Morris.Historical residence of General William Mills.Fri-Sun noon-4 p.m., Free. 658-3292

Museum of the Earth 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Rt 96, Ithaca. Ongoing: Saturdays: Natural History at Noon Lecture Series.| sLowlife | Right Whale #2030 | Rock of Ages, Sands of Time | Journey Through Time | Young Explorers Dino Dig | Mon 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $3-$8. 607-273-6623, www.museumoftheearth.org

NationalWarPlaneMuseum 17 Aviation Drive Horseheads. Ongoing: Wings of EaglesDiscoveryCenter. Return to Flight, shuttle display. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $4-$18. 607-739-8200, www.warplane.org/windex.cfm

NiagaraAerospaceMuseum 345 Third St.Niagara Falls. Ongoing: Kid Zone. Flight Simulator.Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-$7 under 5 free. 716-278-0060, www.niagaramuseum.org

The Paleontological Research Institute 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca. World-class dinosaur related collection. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 607-273-6623, www.priweb.org

Sciencenter601 First St.Ithaca. Sat Jan 20: Make a Terrarium, 2 p.m.| Tue Jan 23: Clay Textures, 10:30 a.m.| Ongoing: Reinvention Station. Curiosity Corner.Discovery Space.Saltonstall Animal Room.Wall of Inspiration.Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. $4-$6. 607-272-0600, www.sciencenter.org

Sterling Nature Center off 104 East, Sterling. Park and NatureCenter. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat-Sun noon-3 p.m. 315-947-6143, www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark/center

Women's RightsNationalHistoricalPark 136 Falls St, Seneca Falls. Wesleyan Chapel Tours 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. | Elizabeth Cady Stanton House Tours, 32 Washington St, 11:15 a.m. & 2: 15 a.m. | VisitorCenter daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Park open daily sunrise-sunset, Free. 315-568-2991, www.nps.gov/wori

YatesCounty Genealogical & Historical Society 200 Main St. Penn Yan.OliverHouseMuseum and L. CarolineUnderwoodMuseum.Hours Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Free, $5 for research room. 315-536-0976, www.yatespast.com

FOR KIDS

Barnes & Noble Greece 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. Thu Jan 18: American Girl Club, 7 p.m.| Fri Jan 19: Clifford Visits PJ Storytime, 7 p.m.| Sat Jan 20: Clifford Visits Storytime, 10:30 a.m.| Wednesdays: Early Birds Storytime with Mike, 9:30 a.m.; Storytime and Craft, 10:30 a.m. | Fridays: Storytelling with Mike, 10:30 a.m. 227-4020, www.bn.com

Barnes & Noble Pittsford Wednesdays: Storytime and Crafts with Ann Marie, 9:30 & 11 a.m. 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020, www.bn.com

Barnes & Noble Webster 1070 Ridge Rd, Webster. Thursdays: Wee Ones Storytime for under age 3, 9:30 a.m.; Storytime and Craft, 10:30 a.m. 872-9735, www.bn.com

Borders Books 30 Square Dr, Victor. Wednesdays: Kids storytime, 11 a.m. 421-9230

Brighton Memorial Library 2300 Elmwood Ave. Mondays: Pre-K Storytime for ages 3-5, 10:15 a.m. Tot Storytime for ages through 2, 10:45 a.m.| Thursdays: Lap Sit, 10:15 a.m. Family Storytime, 7 p.m. 784-5300

Generation Exchange Fri Jan 19. Youth support. 7 p.m., Free. Church of LoveFaithCenter, 700 Exchange St. 454-3270

GeneseeCountryVillage and Museum Sat Jan 20: Guided hike for ages 6-8. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Sun Jan 21: Family Fun Day: Turtles, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Skiing in the Village, 1-4 p.m. | Ongoing: Tuesday Walks, 2 p.m.1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford. Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8-$14. 538-6822, www.gcv.org

Helmer Nature Center 154 Pinegrove Ave. Wed Jan 24: Everybody's Somebody's Lunch: Predators & Prey. Grades 2-3. 4-5:30 p.m., $6. Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 336-3035, www.westirondequoit.org/helmer.htm

Henrietta Public Library Tuesdays: Toddler Storytime for age 2 with adult, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Preschool Storytime for ages 3-4, 11-11:30 a.m.| Wednesdays: Preschool Storytime for ages 3-4, 10:15-10:45 a.m.| 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092, www.hpl.org

Learn To PlayHockeyGeneseeValley Ice Arena, 131 Elmwood Ave. Saturdays through Apr 29. Open to City residents ages 6-12. Noon-1:45 p.m. Free. 428-7888

Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey Wed Jan 17-Sun Jan 21. Blue Cross Arena, 1 Memorial Sq. Wed-Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 6 p.m., Sun noon &2:30 p.m., $14.25-$46.25. www.ticketmaster.com

Pittsford Community Library24 State St, Pittsford. Mon Jan 22: Popcorn Book Discussion Group. Ages 8-9 ? 6-6:40 p.m., Ages 9+ 6:45-7:30 pm.| Mondays: Toddler Storytime for age 18 months-3, 10:15 a.m.| Wednesdays: Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5, 1 p.m.| Thursdays: Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5, 10:15 a.m. 248-6275

SenecaPark Zoo 2222 St Paul St. Tue Jan 23: Colors & Shapes. 10:15 or 11:30 a.m., $10-$18.| Wed Jan 24: Book and Beast. 11 a.m.| Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6, $5 seniors, $3 ages 3-11, under 2 free. 467-WILD, www.senecaparkzoo.org.

Strong --- NationalMuseum of Play1 Manhattan Square. Fri Jan 19- Jan 21: Fairy Tale Ball. Mon Jan 22: Monday Kicks for ages 2-6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.| Mon Jan 22-Jan 28: No Name-Calling Week. Kids Preventing Bullying, poster display.| Mondays: Toddler Book Club, 10:30 am, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. | Expansion now open featuring Reading Adventureland, Field of Play, and Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden. Hours Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. $9, $8 seniors and students; $7 children. $3 butterfly garden. 263-2700, www.museumofplay.org

Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum1585 Calkins Rd. Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun noon-3 p.m. Free. 359-7042

Wood Library Teen Bake-Off Sat Jan 20. Noon.134 N Main St, Canandaigua.394-1381, www.woodlibrary.org

LECTURES

"The Advantages of Breastfeeding" Tue Jan 23. La Leche League. 9:45 a.m., Free. 915 Culver Rd. 647-9742

"All the World's a Stage: From Exclusion to Inclusion" Tue Jan 23. B.D. Wong. 8 p.m., $3-$7. University of Rochester River Campus, Hoyt Auditorium, Wilson Blvd. 275-4118

Autism Spectrum Disorder Lecture Wed Jan 17. RochesterMuseum and ScienceCenter, 657 East Ave. 7 p.m., Free. 697-1942, www.rmsc.org

Casual Conversations Wed Jan 24. Rochester Young Professionals (RYP). 7-9 p.m., Free. Solera Wine Bar, 647 South Ave. 506-8311

"Digital Printing: The End of the Book?"Thu Jan 18. Thursday Thinkers: Frank Cost. 5:15 p.m., Free. Central Library, 115 South Ave. 428-8350

"Digital Printing & Variable Data: What Creative Professionals Need to Know" Thu Jan 18. GAPS: Dave Clar and Ron Buckman. 6 p.m., Free. 77 Cascade Dr. http://upstatenewyork.aiga.org/register_gaps.shtml

Dinosaur Resurrection Wed Jan 17. Nate Murphy. RochesterMuseum and ScienceCenter, 657 East Ave. 7:30 p.m., $8-$15. 697-1942, www.rmsc.org

"A Guide to Bullying For Parents, Teachers, and Other Concerned Adults" Wed Jan 24. Community Task Force on Bullying Prevention: Kevin Jennings. 7 p.m., Free. Strong-NationalMuseum of Play, 1 Manhattan Sq. 263-2700

"Irving Berlin: America's Unlikeliest Genuis" Sun Jan 21. WXXI Voices: Michael Lasser, Cindy Miller, and Alan Jones. 2 p.m., $10-$15. WXXI, 280 State St. 258-0200, www.wxxi.org/voices

Larry Kassan Fri Jan 19. Founder of Rod Serling Film Festival. 2:15 p.m., Free. HarleySchool, 1981 Clover St. 442-1770

"Linked Fate: Energy Equity in Our Global Society" Mon Jan 22. Ben Ebenhack. 7 p.m., Free. University of RochesterRiver Campus, Interfaith Chapel, Wilson Blvd. 273-4726

"Mozart's Idomereo" Sun Jan 21. Mercury Opera Rochester: AgnetaBorgstedt. TempleB'rithKodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. 1 p.m., Free. 244-7060

"The Operas of Verdi" Tue Jan 23. Mercury Opera Rochester: Art Axelrod. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave. 7 p.m., Free. 784-5300

"Program Management: Learning How to Build and Manage a Multidisciplinary Team With the Skills Necessary to Solve Problems" Thu Jan 18. Stephen Marschilok. 1-2 p.m., Free. Rochester Institute of Technology, Xerox Auditorium, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-5697

RochesterAgainst War Sat Jan 20.Political discussion.Noon, Free.Breuggers Bagel Shop, corner Monroe Ave and S Goodman. www.rochesteragainstwar.org

Rochester for 9/11 Truth Thursdays.Java's CafÈ, 16 Gibbs St. 8 p.m., Free. www.rochesterfor911truthnow.com

Roe v Wade 34th Anniversary Program Mon Jan 22. Sponsored by NOW, co-sponsored by Reproductive Rights Task Force, FirstUnitarianChurch and Planned Parenthood. 7 p.m., Free. 220 S Winton Rd. www.rochesternow.org

"What's Ahead in 2007: An Investment Prospective" Wed Jan 24. YMCA Retired Men's Club: Angelo Ponticello. 9:30 a.m., Free. 444 E Main St.663-0932

"Wind Energy: The Environmental Benefits and Hazards" Mon Jan 22. Federation of MonroeCounty Environmentalists: Bruce and Mary Ann Cady and Mark Denecke. 7:15-9:15 p.m., Free. FirstBaptistChurch, 1862 Penfield Rd. info@fmce.org

LITERATURE

Barnes & Noble Greece 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. Wed Jan 17: Civil War, book group, 7 p.m.| Sat Jan 20: State University of New York at Brockport, by Dr Kenneth P O'Brien, W Bruce Leslie, and Mary Jo Gigliotte. Book signing, 2 p.m.| Tue Jan 23: Words on Women, book group. 7 p.m.| Thu Jan 25: Classics, book group. 7 p.m. 227-4020, www.bn.com

Barnes & Noble Pittsford Wed Jan 17: Penmanship and Calligraphy Club. 7 p.m.| Thu Jan 18: Fiction, book group. 7 p.m. GroupoLiterio en ConXion, book group. 7:30 p.m.| Sat Jan 20: Jane Austen conversation group. 1 p.m.| Last Wednesdays: Rochester Prose Group Open Mic, 7 p.m.| Last Saturdays: Rochester Fantasy Fans, 5 p.m.| 3349 Monroe Ave. 586-6020

Barnes & Noble Webster Mondays: Rochester Writers Group, 7 p.m. 1070 Ridge Rd, Webster. 872-9710

Book Sale Tue Jan 23-Jan 27. Friends of Gates Public Library. Tue 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wed-Thu 1-8:30 p.m., Fri 1-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 247-6446

Brighton Memorial Library Thu Jan 25: Editorial Freelancers Association, 6-8 p.m.| Third Wednesdays:Read Book Discussion, 7 p.m.| First Thursdays: Books Sandwiched In, 12:10 p.m. 2300 Elmwood Ave. 784-5300, www.brightonlibrary.org

FreeVoice Poetry Contest Deadline April 30. www.urbanechoes.net for submission details.

Henrietta Public Library Sat Jan 20: Henrietta, by Helen Elam. Book signing, 1-2 p.m.| 455 Calkins Rd. 359-7092, www.hpl.org

Pittsford Community Library Thu Jan 18: Travelogue: Cruising the Panama Canal, 7-8 p.m.| Sat Jan 20: Irondequoit and AllensCreekValley, 2-3:30 p.m.| Sun Jan 21: It Seemed a Good Idea at the Time: Zinc Grave Markers, 2-3:30 p.m.| Mon Jan 22: Reading Between the Lines, conversation group. 7-8:30 p.m.| Second Tuesdays: Murder in the Morning, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.| Thursdays: Book Group, 1:30-3 p.m. 24 State St, Pittsford. 248-6275

Poetry Open Mic Mondays, Java's, 16 Gibbs St, 9-11 p.m., 232-4820

Poetry Open MicThursdays, Bodhi's CafÈ & Lounge, 274 N Goodman. 8-11 p.m. Hosted by Kalu James. 473-2030

Poetry Slam Tuesdays, Boulder Coffee Company, 100 Alexander St, 7-10 p.m., 454-7140, www.bouldercoffeeco.com

Pure Kona Poetry Open MicThu Jan 18: John Sinclair. Daily Perks Coffee House, 389 Gregory St. 7:30 p.m. 271-2340, www.dailyperkscoffeehouse.com

SokolHigh School Literary Contest Deadline Jan 26. MonroeCounty students grade 9-12, original poems and short fiction. Call or email for entry rules. 428-8350, wpontius@libraryweb.org

Underdog's Renaissance Poetry Series Tuesdays. Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State St, 8:30 p.m. 454-4830, www.flatironcafe.net

Writers & Books Mon Jan 22: Two Pages/Two Voices, reading of winning plays. 8 p.m., Free.| Sat Jan 20: Writing the Short Play. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $45-$49.| Fourth Mondays: Wide Open Mic. 7:30 p.m., $3.| Second Tuesdays: Senior Reading Group. 2-4 p.m., Free. Genesee Reading Series. 7:30 p.m., $6.| Third Tuesdays: Course/Discourse. 7:30 p.m., $6.| Fourth Tuesdays: 25 & Under. 7 p.m., $3.| Second Thursdays: Bertrand Russell Society. 7 p.m., $3.| 740 University Ave. 473-2590, www.wab.org

RECREATION

AdirondackMountain Club Fri Jan 19-Jan 21: Moderate Backpack & Class D Hike, website for details. 482-5693, www.gvc-adk.org

City-Sponsored Basketball (No sessions when City Schools are closed.)Adams Street: Open, Ages 14-18. Mon-Fri 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mon & Tue until 9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Free. Through June 16. 85 Adams St. 428-7266 | Avenue D: Women's Open, Ages 13 and up. Tue & Thu 7-9 p.m., Free.Through April 29. 200 Avenue D. 428-7934 | Flint St: Four Corners, Ages 10-14. Mon & Wed 3:30-6 p.m., Free. Through April 16. 271 FlintSt. 428-7001

City-Sponsored Boxing (No session when City Schools are closed.)Amateur Boxing Club, Ages 6-Adult.Mon-Fri 4-7 p.m., Free.Through June 21. 200 Avenue D. 428-7934

City-Sponsored Soccer (No sessions when City Schools are closed.)Adams Street: Ages 10-17. Fri 6:30-9 p.m., Free. Through June 15. 85 Adams St. 428-7266 | Flint St: Ages 6-13. Tue 3:30-5:30 p.m., Free. Through March 20. 271 FlintSt. 428-7001

City-Sponsored SwimmingThrough June 16. (No sessions when City Schools are closed.) Madison Campus: Mon, Wed & Fri 5-8 p.m., Free. 200 Genesee St, 428-7888. | CharlotteHigh School: Tue & Thu 6-9 p.m., Free. 4115 Lake Ave. 428-7888.| JeffersonHigh School: Tue & Thu 6-9 p.m., Free. EdgertonPark. 428-7888.

Cummings Nature Center6472 Gulick Rd, Naples.Visitor center, viewing area, ski and snowshoe trails. Equipment rental available.Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $3. 374-6160, www.rmsc.org

Fairport Outdoor Ice Rink Fairport Junction, LiftbridgeLn, Fairport. Daily Noon-8 p.m. 377-6010

GeneseeCountryNatureCenter 1410 Flint Rd, Mumford. Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $3-$4. 538-6822, www.gvc.org

GeneseeValley Audubon Society Sat Jan 20: Winter Chickadee Hike. 9-11 a.m. MendonPondsParkNatureCenter, Rt 65. Wed Jan 24: Presentation by Loretta Morrell. 7:30 p.m. BrightonTown Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave.

GeneseeValley Hiking Club Sat Jan 20: Rattlesnake Hill, 10 mi., XC. Meet at Marketplace Mall sign at Hylan Dr and Jefferson Rd. 9:30 a.m.| Sun Jan 21: Rush to Scottsville, 7 mi. Meet at I390 Rush/Exit 11. 11 a.m. www.fingerlakestrail.org/gvhc.htm

Genesee Valley Park Ice Rink 131 Elmwood Ave. Ongoing: Open Skate: Mon-Fri noon-1:15 p.m., Fri 10:30 p.m.-midnight, Sun 2-3:15 p.m. | Skate & Shoot: Mon-Fri 1:30-2:45 p.m. Ages 13 and up, helmets required. | Adult Skate: Wed 10:30-11:45 a.m. | Enhanced Skate & Shoot: Sun 7:30-9 a.m. Age 40 and up. | $4 adults, $2 18 and under, skate rental $2.50. 428-7889, www.cityofrochester.gov

Helmer Nature Center 154 Pinegrove Ave. Snowshoe rentals.Mon-Fri 2-4 p.m., $4. 336-3035, www.westirondequoit.org/helmer.htm

Rochester Birding Association Sat Jan 20: Perinton Pond. Meet at Town Hall, 1350 Turk Hill Rd, Perinton. Noon.| Sun Jan 21: Beginner Birder Trip. Meet at Irondequoit Bay Outlet parking lot. 8:30 a.m. 663-0667, www.rochesterbirding.com

Rochester Orienteering Club Sun Jan 21: Ski-O at MendonPondsPark, Rt 65. Noon-1:30 p.m. http://roc.us.orienteering.org

Snowshoe Workshop Sat Jan 20. GeneseeCountyPark and ForestNatureCenter, 11095 Bethany Center Rd, EBethany. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $5 for rental. 343-3040

SterlingNatureCenter Sat Jan 20: Winter Tracks and Traces. 1 p.m., Free. Off 104 East, Sterling.Park and NatureCenter. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat-Sun noon-3 p.m. 315-947-6143, www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark/center

SPECIAL EVENTS

Bright in Winter: A Celebration of Belly Dance Sat Jan 20. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $40-$45. Dance party 7:30 p.m., $12. 607-272-1474, www.csma-ithaca.org

Candlelight Vigil for Darfur Sun Jan 21. From Asbury First United Church, 1050 East Ave, to George Eastman House, 900 East Ave.4:30 p.m. Free admission to Darfur/Darfur exhibit. 271-3361, www.eastmanhouse.org

Dinner and Wine Tasting Tue Jan 23.Benefits Mary Jemison Riverboat.6 p.m., $75. Hawthorne's, 3500 East Ave. 509-8229, www.samandmary.org

Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Sundays through March.Granger Homestead, 295 N Main St, Canandaigua.1-3 p.m., $3-$5. Weather permitting. 394-1472, www.grangerhomestead.org

MartinLutherKingDayCity Wide Cook-Off and Bake-Off Wed Jan 17. DanforthCommunity Center, 200 West Ave. All ages, 6 p.m. Advance registration required. 428-7860

Martin Luther King Day CelebrationThu Jan 18. Entertainment, readings, special guests, refreshments.WebsterCommunity Center, 530 Webster Ave.7 p.m., Free. 428-6768

Mendon Ponds Winterfest Sun Jan 21. Winter activities, presentations, displays, refreshments.11 a.m.-4 p.m., Free. MendonPondsPark, Rt 65. 753-7275, www.mendonpondswinterfest.org

Open House Sat Jan 20. RochesterT'ai Chi Ch'uan Center.11 a.m.-Noon, Free. 80 Rockwood Pl. 461-0130

Psychic Fair Fri Jan 19-Sun Jan 21. Fri 5-11 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $4-$5. 652 Monroe Ave. 208-2735

R/V Sale Thu Jan 18-Jan 28. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Free. Dome Arena, 2695 E Henrietta Rd. 334-3004

Shop 'Til You Drop! Sat Jan 20-Sun Jan 21. Eastside Retailers' Show & Sale.10 a.m.-3 p.m., Free. Woodcliff, 199 Woodcliff Dr, Fairport. 381-4000, www.woodclifflodge.com

Tuscan Wine Dinner Wed Jan 24. Belhurst.6:30 p.m., $75. Rt 14 S, Geneva. 315-781-0201

SPORTS

Amerks Hockey Wed Jan 24 vs. Grand Rapids, 7:05 p.m. Blue Cross Arena, 1 Memorial Sq. $11-$20, 454-5335, www.amerks.com

GeneseeValleyPark Ice RinkMen's Hockey League Tuesdays, 8:45 p.m., Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. Genesee Valley Ice Rink, 131 Elmwood Ave. Free. 428-7888

MonroeCommunity College Basketball Tue Jan 23 vs. Niagara. Women 6 p.m., Men 8 p.m. Gymnasium, MonroeCommunity College, 1000 E Henrietta Rd. 292-2834, www.monroecc.edu/depts/athletics

MonroeCommunity College Hockey Sat Jan 20 vs. UR, 7:30 p.m. ESL, MonroeCommunity College, 1000 E Henrietta Rd. Free. 292-2834, www.monroecc.edu/depts/athletics

NazarethCollege Basketball Tue Jan 23 vs RIT, Women 6 p.m., Men 8 p.m. 4245 East Ave. 389-2525, www.naz.edu/dept/athletics

Roberts Wesleyan Basketball Tue Jan 23 vs. Daemen. Women 5:30 p.m., Men 7:30 p.m.2301 Westside Dr. 594-6000, www.roberts.edu/athletics

Rochester Institute of Technology Hockey Wed Jan 17 vs. Elmira, Women 7 p.m.| Sat Jan 20 vs. Connecticut, Men 7 p.m.| Wed Jan 24 vsUtica, Women 7 p.m. 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-2614, www.ritathletics.com

Rochester Institute of Technology Swimming & Diving Wed Jan 24 vs. Brockport, 6 p.m. 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-2614, www.ritathletics.com

RochesterInstitute of Technology Track & Field Jan Sat 20 Invitational, 11 a.m.1 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-2614, www.ritathletics.com

THEATER

LOCAL

Fiddler on the Roof Fri Jan 19-Jan 28. Cultural LifeCenter, RobertsWesleyanCollege. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $8-$12. 594-6008, roberts.edu/clc.

Impact Theatre Fri Jan 19. Drama by the In Your Face Players.PalmyraTown Hall, 1180 Canandaigua Rd, Palmyra.7:30 p.m. Free. 315-597-3553, impactdrama.com.

A Little Bit of This & That Sat Jan 19-Jan 27.Greater Rochester Repertory Companies dinner theater.CibiDeliziosi, Route 251, Macedon. 6:30 p.m., $50. 624-8360.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change ongoing. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 WindsorSt. Thu 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Wed Jan 24 7 p.m. $21-$27. 325-4370, www.downstairscabaret.com

I've Got the Music in Me w/Cindy Miller ongoing. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St. Tue 7:30 p.m. $21. 325-4370, www.downstairscabaret.com

The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?through Feb 4. DownstairsCabaretTheatreCenter, 540 E. Main St. Thu 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 5 & 8:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $24-$27. 325-4370. www.downstairscabaret.com.

See How They Run Sat Jan 20-Jan 28. Everyone's Theatre Company. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. $10-$15. 415-4747.

Sinatra Tribute Sat Jan 20.Jack Civiletto impersonates Old Blue Eyes. Golden Ponds Restaurant, 500 Long PondRd, Greece. 723-1344, stargramsandmore.com.

St. Nicholas Sat Jan 20-Jan 27. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre 2, 172 W Main St. Sat 8 p.m. $15. 325-4370. www.downstairscabaret.com.

Tick Tick...Boom! Fri Jan 19-Feb 10. Blackfriars Theatre, 20 Lawn St. Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $12-$24. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.

Two Trains Running Fri Jan 19-Jan 27. RAPA Theatre, 727 E Main St. Fri-Sat 8 p.m. $12-$15. 325-3366.

The Underpants through Feb 4. GevaTheatreCenter, 75 Woodbury Blvd. Wed Jan 17-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 4 & 8:30 p.m., Sun 2 & 7:30 p.m., Tue 8 p.m., Wed Jan 24 2 & 8 p.m. $14.50-$53.50. 232-GEVA, www.geveatheatre.org.

The Water Coolers ongoing. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 WindsorSt. Fri 4 & 8:30 p.m., Sun 7:30 p.m. (sold out). $24-$27. 325-4370, www.downstairscabaret.com.

THEATER AUDITIONS

JCC CenterStageFeb 5-6. Seeks actors of all races for 12 male and four female roles in One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest. JewischCommuityCenter, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 7 p.m. 461-2000, x. 235.

Merry-Go-Round Playhouse Sat Jan 27-Sun Jan 28. Seeks performers for 2007 musical theater season, which includes Miss Saigon, Peter Pan, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Ain'tMisbehavin', and Always...Patsy Cline. Roles available for adults 16 and up, and four young males 8-15. Bring current picture, resume, and 16 measures each of an up-tempo song and ballad. Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, EmersonPark, Route 38A, Auburn.10 a.m.-6 p.m. 315-255-1305, merry-go-round.com.

Off-Monroe Players Wed Jan 17. Seeks singers for roles in Hot Mikado. For lead roles, prepare jazz standard or Gilbert & Sullivan solo "jazzed up." Auditions not required for chorus. Salem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner St. 7-10 p.m. 234-0500.

Rochester Children's Theatre Wed Jan 17.Auditions for boys 10-18 to play Jim Hawkins in musical version of Treasure Island. Bring resume, photo, and prepare song. NazarethCollegeArtsCenter, 4245 East Ave. 7 p.m. 385-0510, rochesterchildrenstheatre.org.

Rochester Women's Community Chorus Seeks new members for May 19 concert. No audition or prior musical experience necessary. 234-4441, chorus@therwcc.org.

Theatre Young Kids Enjoy (TYKEs) Sat Jan 27. Seeks adult actors ages 16+ for roles in Alexander Who's Not, Not, Not, Not, Not Not Going to Move, Sleeping Beauty and touring production of The Sharing Stone. Be prepared to sing upbeat song (bring sheet music); monologues welcome but not required. School of the Arts, 45 Prince St. 10 a.m.-noon. 723-6080, tykestheatre.org.

Traveling Cabaret Seeks adult female performer for year-round song, dance, comedy revues. Call 234-6677 for appointment.

WORKSHOPS

F650 Tech Talk Sat Jan 20. Country Rode Motowerks, 286 Macedon Center Rd, Fairport.1 p.m., Free. 421-0480, www.countryrode.com

"Following Your Path" Mon Jan 22. Holistic Discussion: Barbara Konish. Starry Nites CafÈ, 696 University Ave. 7-9 p.m., Free. 271-2630, www.starrynitescafe.com

Home Improvement Loan Orientation Wednesdays.NeighborWorks, 570 South Ave. 4-5 p.m. Free. 325-4170 ext 379

New York Wine & Culinary Center Wed Jan 17: Class: Great Chili, Hands-On Kitchen. 6-8 p.m., $60. | Sat Jan 20: Taste Test -Food Demo, Educational Theater. 11:30 a.m., $15. Taste Test-Flavor Pairing, Educational Theater. 1:30 p.m., $15 Taste Test-Wine & Cheese Pairing, Educational Theater. 3:30 p.m., $15.| Sun Jan 21: Taste Test-Wine & Cheese Pairing, Educational Theater. 1 p.m., $15. Class: Personal Winemaking 102, Educational Theater. 3-5 p.m., $40.| Wed Jan 24: Class: Successful Sauteing & Pan to Plate Sauces. Hands-On Kitchen, 6-8 p.m., $65.800 S Main St, Canandaigua.| 394-3037, www.nywcc.com

Positive Parenting: Disciplining Your Children Tue Jan 23. Cornell Cooperative Extension, 420 E Main St, Batavia 6-8 p.m., Free. 343-3040

Selling to the Government and Introduction to Federal Contracting Tue Jan 23.Rochester Business Alliance. 9 a.m.-4p.m., Free. 150 State St. 256-4650

Smart Women Retire Rich Seminar Fri Jan 19. Chris Bird. 8-11:30 a.m., $40. RITInn & ConferenceCenter, 5257 W Henrietta Rd. 425-7273

Super Suppers Tue, Thu & Fri: Supper Session. 11 a.m., 2 & 5:30 p.m., $20.12 Courtney Dr, Perinton. 223-4190, www.ssperintonny.com

Tax Workshop for Landlords Mon Jan 22. Sponsored by the Housing Council.6:30-8:30 p.m., $25. Central Library, 115 South Ave. 546-3700

Wegmans Menu Cooking School Tue Jan 23: Ming. 4-5:30 p.m., Free.| Wed Jan 24: Slice & Dice Like a Chef. 6-8:30 p.m., $59.| Pittsford Wegmans (upstairs), 3195 Monroe Ave. 249-0278, www.wegmans.com