EXHIBITIONS

Hubble's Universe Updated - Through - March 26 - www.rmsc.org. See beautiful images from the Hubble Space Telescope and find out how this magnificent instrument is contributing to our understanding of the universe. Rochester Museum & Science Center's Strasenburgh Planetarium. 585-271-1880.

"Animals in Glass" Exhibit - Through April 24 www.cmog.org. Glass portrayals of animals, from ancient times to present, chronicle man's cultural attitudes toward animals through the centuries. Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York. 607-974-8124.

14th Annual Miniatures and Doll House Exhibit - Through January 21 - Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, Hammondsport, New York. 607-569-2160.

Better Things: Photographs Interpreting the Collection of The Memorial Art Gallery - Through February 13 mag.rochester.edu. In this exhibition, Douglas Holleley examines and interprets the Memorial Art Gallery collection. The work consists of 34 pairs of color photographs, which show the collection in a new light. Memorial Art Gallery. 585-473-7720.

Expanding Vision - Through February 6 - www.eastmanhouse.org. Expanding Vision: Laszlo Moholy-Nagy's Experiments of the 1920s and China and the Chinese in Early Photographs. George Eastman House. 585-271-3361.

Rochester Art Club Members Choice Exhibit - January 14 - February 27- www.centerathighfalls.org. Rochester's venerable art association shows off their best works of the year. Center at High Falls, Fine Art Gallery. 585-325-2030.

Law & Order: Crime Scenes - January 22 - April 10 www.eastmanhouse.org. Fictional crime scene photographs from the television series Law & Order. George Eastman House . 585-271-3361.

Photography on the Edge: Create and Be Recognized - January 26 - April 10 www.eastmanhouse.org. An exhibition of "outsider art." On view will be creations by 17 artists who use photography or photographic elements in their work, which is fueled by passion and obsession rather than the art marketplace. George Eastman House. 585-271-3361.

Tenting Tonight: Camp Life in the Civil War - February 4 - April 24 Exhibit by Camp O'Rorke. Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, Hammondsport, New York. 607-569-2160.

A Photographer's Path 8, Art Exhibit - March 11 - May 1 www.centerathighfalls.org. The premier exhibit of area fine art photography is in its 8th year. This is a juried show that features top professionals and lucky beginners. Center at High Falls. 585-325-2030.

PERFORMING ARTS

Philharmonics 5 - January 6 & 8, February 11 & 12 - 8pm - http://www.rpo.org

Masterful Moments. Music of Haydn, Hindemith and Rachmaninoff. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

Eastman School of Music's "Friday Jazz Series" - 12-1 PM 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, jazz performances by talented students from Eastman School of Music. Midtown Plaza Dates are as follows: January 7, 21, February 4, 18, March 4, 18, April 1, 15

"That Was Then" - Through February 6 www.gevatheatre.org. The American Premiere of an ingenious new comedy from one of Ireland's most celebrated contemporary playwrights. Geva Theatre Center. 585-232-1366.

Geva Comedy Improv - January 14 - 15 http://www.gevatheatre.org Packed with songs, scenes and all around silliness, all made from your suggestions. Geva Theatre Center. 585-232-1366.

WPOP 4 - January 14 & 15 www.rpo.org. Hamlisch's Hits. Marvin Hamlisch leads the RPO in an evening of hits from his award-winning Broadway and film career. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

Stages Broadway Musical Revue - January 20 - 22 www.mjtstages.com. Auditorium Center's 3rd Floor Stage, UpStage3. 585-234-8688.

Hibernatus Interruptus: A Winter Festival of New Plays - January 22 ­ 30 - http://www.gevatheatre.org - A winter festival of new plays develops commissioned or selected plays, provides participating playwrights time to write and rewrite, and presents several staged readings of each play. Geva Theatre Center. 585-232-1366.

Snowfall Serenade - January 22 Violinists and cellists 3-16 years of age will perform works by Bach, Corelli, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and more. Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word. 585-381-9416.

Philharmonics 6 - January 27 & 29 - 8pm - www.rpo.org. Myths and Heroes. Music of Mendelssohn, Shostakovich, Beethoven. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

Stages Broadway Musical Revue - January 28 - February 12 - www.mjtstages.com. Auditorium Center's 3rd Floor Stage, UpStage3. 585-234-8688.

Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra - February 4 - Having toured internationally in Austria and France, the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra has risen to the forefront of student ensembles. SUNY Brockport, Brockport, New York. 585-395-ARTS.

WPOP 5 - February 4 & 5 - 8pm - www.rpo.org. Brazil! Brasilia and your RPO heat up the night with the exuberant rhythms and spicy melodies of Brazil. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

Koresh Dance Company - February 5 - www.naz.edu. Dancers explode onstage with an athletic, hard driving style that will challenge, engage and refresh you. Nazareth College Arts Center. 585-389-2170.

Casual Sunday Matinee 2 - February 6 - 2pm - www.rpo.org. This concert showcases talented young musicians the winners of a Concerto Competition from the Eastman School of Music. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

Danscore - February 10 - 13 The Department of Dance proves its well-deserved national reputation with pieces celebrating the diversity of dance. SUNY Brockport. 585-395-ARTS.

Philharmonics 7 - February 10 www.rpo.org. Choral Spectacular. Music of Britten, Dvorak, and Prokofiev. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

RIT/NTID Dance Co Concert - February 10 - 13 www.rit.edu/ntid/theatre. A unique ensemble of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students, presents Dance Fest 2005, bringing together a variety of dance groups on campus to share their unique style and perspective on dance. Panara Theatre at the Rochester Institute of Technology. 585-475-6254.

"The Trials of Ezra Pound" - February 11 - March 6 - www.shippingdocktheatre.org

This play shifts seamlessly between events of Pound's trials inside and outside the courtroom. Visual Studies Workshop. 585-232-2250.

Dianne Reeves Performs - February 11 www.naz.edu Nazareth College Arts Center. 585-389-2170.

Symphony 101-3 - February 11 www.rpo.org. Join Christopher Seaman on a journey through the music of Russia. Performance Hall at Hochstein. 585-454-2100.

Philharmonics 7 - February 12 www.rpo.org. Choral Spectacular. Music of Britten, Dvorak, and Prokofiev. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

King's Singers - February 13 - www.naz.edu. Nazareth College Arts Center. 585-389-2170.

Symphony 101-3 - February 13 www.rpo.org. Join Christopher Seaman on a journey through the music of Russia. Hale Auditorium, Roberts Cultural Life Center, Roberts Wesleyan College. 585-454-2100.

"The Race of the Ark Tattoo" - March 2 ­ 20 http://www.gevatheatre.org. In this unique show, Mr. P Foster, a one-man traveling junk shop, explores the items up for sale. Geva Theatre Center, on the Nextstage. 585-232-1366.

"Crowns" - February 15 - March 20 www.gevatheatre.org - These African American women know that with the right attitude, any hat can be a crown and its wearer a queen. Geva Theatre Center. 585-232-1366.

Making American Music Series - February 16 www.strongmuseum.org. "Tap Your Feet to the Klezmer Beat" with the 12 Corners Band Listen to the delightful squeals of the clarinet as traditional Jewish tunes mix with songs that reflect the influence of American society and culture. Strong Museum. 585-263-2700.

Philharmonics 8 - February 17 & 19 www.rpo.org. Magnificent Meyer. Music of Meyer, Bottesini and Bernstein. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance" - February 18 & 19 www.rbtl.org. Rochester Broadway Theatre League. 585-222-5000.

Chamber Singers and Concert Choir - February 24 www.naz.edu. Beethoven's 9th Symphony with University of Rochester Choir & Symphony Orchestra with the Nazareth College Department of Music. Eastman Theatre. 585-389-2700.

"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" - February 25 ­ 27 & March 4 - 6 www.naz.edu. Nazareth College Arts Center, Studio 4. 585-389-2170.

Dance/Hartwell - March 3 - 5 - The synthesis of choreography and dancer is as entwined as one can get. SUNY Brockport, Brockport, New York. 585-395-ARTS.

Philharmonics 9 - March 3 & 5 www.rpo.org. Uncommon Women. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

Stages Broadway Musical Revue - March 4 - 19 www.mjtstages.com. Auditorium Center's 3rd Floor Stage, UpStage3. 585-234-8688.

"Great Expectations" - March 5 - 26 www.blackfriars.org. A rich and theatrical retelling of the famous classic. Blackfriars Theatre. 585-454-1260.

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" - March 8 - 13 - www.rbtl.org. The winner of six 2002 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. Rochester Broadway Theatre League. 585-222-5000.

Michael Moschen in Concert - March 11 www.naz.edu. The only juggler ever to earn a MacArthur "genius" grant, Moschen mixes dance, poetry, athleticism and vaudeville in a bedazzling display of skill and grace. Nazareth College Arts Center. 585-389-2170.

WPOP 6 - March 11 & 12 www.rpo.org. An Irish Celebration with Cherish the Ladies. a true Irish music sensation. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

Irish Concert - March 12 www.madrigalia.org. Irish Concert with Madrigalia. St. Mary's Church, Canandaigua, New York. Also on March 13, at First Universalist Church. 585-234-4283.

Casual Sunday Matinee 3 - March 13 www.rpo.org. A Taste of Italy. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

Making American Music - March 16 www.strongmuseum.org. Performance series for adults. "I Feel a Song Comin' On: The Lyrics of Dorothy Fields." Strong Museum. 585-263-2700.

Philharmonics 10 - March 17 & 19 www.rpo.org. Grace and triumph. Eastman Theatre. 585-454-2100.

Symphony 101-4 - March 18 www.rpo.org. The Music of Scandinavia. Performance Hall at Hochstein. 585-454-2100.

Tinseltown Tunes - March 19 www.thergmc.org. The very best Hollywood has to offer in song. School of the Arts. 585-423-0650.

Trombone Circus and Fruerling Posannon - March 19 & 20 - www.swingnjazz.org

Brings together choirs from Ithaca College, Penn State University and Eastman School of Music with the Commission Project. Kilbourn Hall at Eastman School of Music. 585-385-6440

Symphony 101-4 - March 20 - 2pm - www.rpo.org. Join Christopher Seaman on a journey through the music of Scandinavia. Hale Auditorium, Roberts Cultural Life Center, Roberts Wesleyan College. 585-454-2100.

SPECIAL EVENTS

According to "Anthony Luncheon Lecture Series" - Through May 10 www.susanbanthonyhouse.org. Susan B. Anthony House. 585-235-6124. Specific Dates and Speakers are as follows: 1/11 Jean Czerkas - 2/8 Dr. David Anderson - 3/8 Mary Huth

Stardust Ballroom Dance Series - Through - May 3 (Every Tuesday). Edgerton Community Center. 585-428-6769.

"If All of Rochester Read the Same Book..." - Through March 31 www.wab.org. Writer's and Books' selection for 2005 is "Servants of the Map: Stories," by Andrea Barrett. Writers & Books. 585-473-2590.

Crazy Quilting - Through February 13 www.gcv.org. Adult Educational Program; crazy Quilting. Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822.

Bride's World - January 7 & 8 www.rrcc.com. Rochester Riverside Convention Center. 800-724-1800.

Introduction to Tatting - January 9 - February 13 - www.gcv.org. Adult Educational Program; Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822. Reservations Required.

Wendell Castle Lecture - January 13 - 7pm - http://mag.rochester.edu - Internationally renowned artist, sculptor and craftsman Wendell Castle looks back over a distinguished career spanning four decades. His talk is offered in conjunction with the new installation "Wendell Castle in Rochester." Memorial Art Gallery Auditorium. 585-473-7720.

Home Improvement Auction - January 15 - 16 www.domecenter.com. Dome Center. 585-334-4000.

The Ice Hotel and Ice Globe Slide Show Presentation - January 16 http://www.libraryweb.org - Enter the gleaming, glistening realm of Sweden's and the world's, first ice hotel. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, Rundel Auditorium. 585-428-8301. Event is for ages 8 and up.

Rochester STEPOFF - January 17 www.rochesterstepoff.org. Dome Center. 585-334-4000.

Hilary Duff Live in Concert - January 22 http://www.ticketmaster.com

Blue Cross Arena. 585-232-1900.

Skin & Steel 2005 - January 22 www.rrcc.com. Rochester Riverside Convention Center. 585-234-0895.

Around the Corner...Around the World - January 23 http://www.libraryweb.org - First part in the series of events. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County. 585-428-8301.

Light in Winter - January 28 - 30 www.LightinWinter.com. An exciting three-day festival that celebrates the fusion of music, art and science. 607-273-4497 or 800-284-8422.

Wine on Ice - January 28 & 29 http://www.weny.com. Indoor wine festival featuring over 30 Finger Lakes wineries, live jazz and blues music and more! Corning, Steuben County, New York. 607-739-3636.

Women's Winter Escape Weekend - January 28 ­ 30 http://www.villagetaverninn.com. Calling all over-worked, overwhelmed women! Enjoy a weekend just for you, just for fun - inspirational speakers, workshops, recreation and relaxation. Corning, Steuben County, New York. 607-962-0541.

Groundhog Day Festival.- January 29 http://www.greecechamber.org.

Food, beverages, chainsaw carving demonstrations, birds of prey, Frisbee golf, children's ice fishing, a relay race in the snow and many other fun family events. Held at the Greece Canal Park, off of Elmgrove Rd., in the Millennium Lodge. Greece Chamber of Commerce. 585-227-7272

Acorn Basket Class - January 29 - 10am-4pm - www.gcv.org. Adult Educational Program; Acorn Basket. Genesee Country Village & Museum. 585-538-6822. Reservations required.

Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series - February 2 www.rmsc.org Dr. Edward W. "Rocky" Kolb will speak on The Quantum and the Cosmos. Rochester Museum & Science. 585-697-1942.

Rochester Boat Show - February 3 - 6 www.rrcc.com. Riverside Convention Center. 585-262-2702.

Mardi Gras Celebration - February 3 ­ 6 http://www.villagetaverninn.com. All the fun of Mardi Gras in the heart of the Finger Lakes - enjoy costume parade, wine tours and party in the Village of Hammondsport. 607-569-2528.

Best of the Fest-Annual Film Screening - February 4 www.rochesterfilmfest.org. Movies on a Shoestring, Inc. presents the Best of the Fest, annual film screening. Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House. 585-234-7411.

Opening Party of "The Paper Sculpture Show" - February 5 http://mag.rochester.edu. At the opening party, dance to retro hits by the Avengers and enjoy live entertainment in three other areas of the gallery. Memorial Art Gallery. 585-473-7720.

Artist Lecture - February 6 http://mag.rochester.edu Josef Bajus, one of eight artists in the exhibition "Paper Trail." Memorial Art Gallery. 585-473-7720.

Loaf and Ladle - February 9 http://www.grangerhomestead.org Lunch or supper served at the Homestead or delivered to your home or office. Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, Canandaigua, New York. 585-394-1472.

Art A La Carte - February 10 http://mag.rochester.edu. "Putting Brush to Screen: Painters and the Movies." Memorial Art Gallery. 585-473-7720, ext. 3072,

Dutch Connection - February 8 - 20 www.eastmanhouse.org. The Dutch Connection: George Eastman's Conservatory in Winter Bloom. Experience springtime in mid-winter, as the house is decorated with flowers just the way George Eastman did it! George Eastman House. 585-271-3361.

Artist Lecture - February 10 http://mag.rochester.edu. Martha Schermerhorn, one of eight artists in the exhibition "Paper Trail," speaks on her work. Memorial Art Gallery. 585-473-7720.

Globetrotters in Town - February 11 www.ticketmaster.com. Blue Cross Arena. 585-232-1900.

Valentine's Day & Lover's Weekend Getaway - February 11 - 15 www.VisitIthaca.com. Enjoy an intimate Valentine's candlelight dinner and more! Ithaca, New York. 1-800-284-8422.

Bookfair and Concert - February 12 www.hochstein.org. Hochstein's annual Barnes & Noble Bookfair and Concert. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Pittsford Plaza. 585-454-4596.

Around the Corner...Around the World - February 13 - March 20 - http://www.libraryweb.org - Second part in the series of events. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County. 585-428-8301.

Artist Lecture - February 13 http://mag.rochester.edu. Raphaela McCormack, one of eight "Paper Trail" artists, speaks on her work. Memorial Art Gallery. 585-473-7720.

Free Admission Day - February 13 http://mag.rochester.edu. Memorial Art Gallery. 585-473-7720.

Making American Music - February 16 www.strongmuseum.org. Performance series for adults. "Tap Your Feet to the Klezmer Beat." Strong Museum. 585-263-2700.

2300 Degrees: Fire and Ice - February 17 www.cmog.org. It's the hottest 2300 degrees of the year! Hot glassmaking, icy art and great food! Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York. 607-974-4084. Admission is free.

Adult Educational Program; "P" is for Pie - February 19 http://www.gcv.org. Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822.

Antique Show - February 19 - 20 www.domecenter.com. Genesee Promotions Antique Show. Dome Center. 585-334-4000.

Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon - February 22 www.susanbanthonyhouse.org. Susan B. Anthony House. 585-235-6124. Reservations Required.

Home Fair Expo 2005 - February 25 - 27 www.domecenter.com. Dome Center and Minett Hall. 585-334-4000.

Mardi Gras - February 26 & 27 www.VisitIthaca.com. Mardi Gras Celebrations on the Cayuga Wine Trail. Get a wine and food sample, a string of Mardi Gras beads and exciting prizes at each of the Cayuga Wine Trail wineries. Ithaca, New York. 1-800-284-8422.

Red Carpet Party-Celebrate the Oscars! - February 27 followed by the Academy Awards show - www.eastmanhouse.org. Movie theme hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, dancing in the Conservatory to the music of Halfton Horns and a silent auction. George Eastman House. 585-271-3360 ext. 290. Reservations Required.

Bill Cosby in Town - February 27 http://www.ticketmaster.com Auditorium Theatre. 585-232-1900.

Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series - March 2 www.rmsc.org. Dr. Lynn L. Rogers speaks about Black Bears: Dispelling the Myths. Rochester Museum & Science Center. 585-697-1942.

Rochester International Auto Show - March 2-6 www.rrcc.com. Rochester Riverside Convention Center. 843-686-5640.

Cooking School - March 3 www.bristolharbour.com. Cook for Your Significant Other. Bristol Harbour Resort, Canandaigua, New York. 1-800-288-8248 ext 610 Reservations Required.

Rochester Sportsmen Show - March 4 - 6 www.domecenter.com. Dome Center. 585-334-4000.

Civil War Encampment - March 5 -6 An Indoor Civil War Encampment. Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, Hammondsport, New York. 607-569-2160.

Artist Lecture - March 6 http://mag.rochester.edu - Judy Olson Gregory, one of eight "Paper Trail" artists, speaks on her work. Memorial Art Gallery. 585-473-7720.

Rochester Arts & Lectures Series - March 10 www.ArtsandLectures.org. Best-selling novelist Jeanne Ray has captured readers' hearts with her "smart, sexy celebration of the timeless nature of romance," Downtown United Presbyterian Church. 585-546-8658.

St. Patrick's Day Parade - March 12 http://www.rochesterparade.com 585-234-5167.

Artist Lecture - March 10 http://mag.rochester.edu Scott McCarney, one of eight "Paper Trail" artists, speaks on his work. Auditorium. 585-473-7720.

Annual March Book Sale - March 10 ­ 13 http://www.libraryweb.org - Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County. 585-428-8322.

2005 Orchid Show - March 10 - 13 www.sonnenberg.org. Sonnenberg Gardens, Canandaigua, New York. 585-396-7433.

2300 Degrees: St. Patrick's Day - March 17 www.cmog.org - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the museum! Traditional glassmaking, music, food and more. Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York. 607-974-4084. Free.

Artist Lecture - March 20 http://mag.rochester.edu. Nancy Lenker Topolski, one of eight "Paper Trail" artists, speaks on her work. Memorial Art Gallery. 585-473-7720.

GardenScape 2005 March 18 - 21 www.RochesterFlowerShow.com Enjoy a beautiful array of gardens and flowers at this indoor display. Dome Center and Minett Hall. 585-334-4000.

Antique Show and Sale - March 19 & 20 The Genesee Country Antique Dealer Association presents the 30th Annual Antique Show and Sale. Nazareth College Gymnasium. 585-374-2179.

Chase-Pitkin Home Expo - March 19 - 20 www.rrcc.com. Rochester Riverside Convention Center. 585-427-8100.

Women's Wellness Retreat - March 20 - 23 www.bristolharbour.com. Bristol Harbour Resort, Canandaigua, New York. 315-474-2254 or 888-663-3319.

Art Lecture - March 27 http://mag.rochester.edu - A tribute to the late Lowell Williams, who taught in the Gallery's Creative Workshop. Memorial Art Gallery. 585-473-7720.

SOHO Show - March 30 www.rrcc.com. Rochester Riverside Convention Center. 800-836-3118.

Art Lecture - March 31 http://mag.rochester.edu. New York Times art critic Michael Kimmelman will speak at the Gallery. Memorial Art Gallery. 585-473-7720.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Music/Theatre/Shows

Joey & Maria's Wedding - January 21 - www.bristolharbour.com. Bristol Harbour Resort, Canandaigua, New York. 585-396-2200 ext. 438. Reservation Required.

Beatles Laser - Through January 29 - 9pm - www.rmsc.org. Rochester Museum & Science Center's Strasenburgh Planetarium. 585-271-4320.

Pink Floyd Laser - Through January 29 - 10pm - www.rmsc.org. Rochester Museum & Science Center's Strasenburgh Planetarium. 585-271-4320.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre -February 5 & 19 www.woodclifflodge.com. "The Black Bird of Death." Lodge at Woodcliff. 585-248-4807. Reservations Required.

Tony 'n Tina's Wedding Dinner Theatre - February 19 Lockport Canalside, Lockport, New York. 716-433-6155. Reservations Required.

Soapranos Comedy Dinner Theatre - February 26 www.bristolharbour.com

Dinner for two with hotel accommodations and tickets for the show. Bristol Harbour Resort, Canandaigua, New York. 585-396-2200 ext. 438. Reservations Required.

Joey and Maria's Comedy Wedding - March 5 & 11 www.woodclifflodge.com

Lodge at Woodcliff. 585-248-4807. Reservations Required.

Smuckers' Stars on Ice - March 12 www.ticketmaster.com. Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. 585-232-1900.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - March 12 www.woodclifflodge.com. "Murder Most Monke." Lodge at Woodcliff. 585-248-4807. Reservations Required.

Brother Wease Comedy Caravan - March 12 www.bristolharbour.com Bristol Harbour Resort, Canandaigua, New York. 1-800-288-8248 ext 610. Reservations Required.

SPORTS

Family Night at Bristol Mountain - Through March 12 www.bristolmountain.com. A family of three can ski or ride from 4pm-10pm for only $60 with their Wegmans Shoppers Club Card. Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, Canandaigua, New York. 585-374-6000.

Ski Company; Adult Race League January 5 - February 16 www.bristolmountain.com. Designed for racers ages 21 and older. Racing for all abilities, skiers and snowboarders. Bristol Mountain. 585-374-6000.

Wednesday Ladies Apres-Ski Luncheon - Through March 2 www.bristolmountain.com. Not just for ladies, not just for skiers. "Warm up Wednesdays," from 12pm-1pm. Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, Canandaigua, NY. 585-374-6000. (Wednesdays, excluding February 16th).

Advanced Arenas Hockey Tournament January 14 - 16 www.eslsportscentre.com. ESL Sports Centre. 585-424-4625.

NASTAR/Rossi Race Series www.iskiny.com. Race #1 ­ January 2; Race #2 ­ January 9; Race #3 ­ January 16; Race #4 ­ January 23; Race #5 ­ January 30. Swain Ski and Snowboard Center, Swain, New York. 607-545-6511.

USCSA A-U Invitational January 24 - 25 www.swain.com. Swain Ski and Snowboard Center, Swain, New York. 607-545-6511.

Take Your Daughter to the Snow Week - January 26 - 29 www.swain.com. Swain Ski and Snowboard Center, Swain, New York. 607-545-6511.

Annual Lakeside Winter Celebration -Feb. 6 www.cityofrochester.gov The City of Rochester embraces the winter wonderland along the Lake Ontario shoreline with activities for the entire family. Take a "Polar Dip," or enter the snow sculpture contest, or sample the entries in the "Chilly Chili Challenge." 585/427-6690

Harlem Globetrotters in Town - February 5 www.ticketmaster.com. The clown princes of basketball. Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. 585-232-1900.

Family Fun-Valentine's Day Sweethearts Celebration - February 12 www.bristolmountain.com. Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, Canandaigua, New York. 585-374-6000.

Rochester Golf Show February 13 - 15 www.rrcc.com. Rochester Riverside Convention Center. 585-232-3362.

NASTAR/Sweethearts Dual - February 14

www.swain.com Swain Ski and Snowboard Center, Swain, New York. 607-545-6511.

Annual Arenas Hockey Tournament February 19- 21 www.eslsportscentre.com. ESL Sports Centre. 585-424-4625.

Penev's Gymnastics Invitationall Tournament February 19 - 20 www.penevsgymnastics.com. Gordon Field House at Rochester Institute of Technology. 585-248-3750.

Annual March Madness Tournament March 5-6, 12-13, 19 -20, & 26 -27 www.scottsvilleicearena.com. Scottsville Ice Arena. 585-889-1810.

Bump This' Mogul Comp March 13

www.bristolmountain.com. Features the best bump skiers and riders in the region. Competition for all ages and abilities. Sponsored by Snow Country. Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, Canandaigua, New York. 585-374-6000.

Advanced Arenas Hockey Tournament

March 18 - 19 www.eslsportscentre.com. ESL Sports Centre. 585-424-4625.

Boys New York State Gymnastics Meet

March 19 & 20 www.penevs-gymnastics.com. Penev's Gymnastics. 585-248-3750.

Fireman's Race March 19 www.bristolmountain.com. Western New York firefighter's ski race. All proceeds benefit the Finger Lakes Regional Burn Association. Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, Canandaigua, New York. 585-374-6000.

Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse www.knighthawks.com 585-454-5335

January 10 & 31 vs. Toronto Rock

February 14 vs. San Jose Stealth

February 28 & March 20 vs. Buffalo Bandits

Rochester Americans Hockey - www.amerks.com. 585-454-5335

January 12 vs. Cincinnati Mighty Ducks

January 14 & 16 vs. Utah Grizzlies

January 15 & 28 vs. Binghamton Senators

January 21 vs. Philadelphia Phantoms

February 2 vs. Hamilton Bulldogs

February 4 vs. Albany River Rats

February 5 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

February 11 vs. San Antonio Rampage

February 18 vs. Cleveland Barons

February 19 vs. St. Johns Maple Leafs

February 27 vs. Syracuse Crunch

March 4 vs. Edmonton Road Runners

March 9 & 11 vs. Binghamton Senators

March 13 vs. Syracuse Crunch

March 18 vs. Albany River Rats

March 23 vs. Cleveland Barons

March 25 vs. Hershey Bears

OUTDOOR WINTER FUN

Ice Skating-Genesee Valley Park Through March 31 Call for Specific Times. 585-428-7888 or 585-428-7889.

Cross-Country Ski Trails Through March 27 Saturdays and Sundays Only www.rmsc.org. Enjoy cross-country skiing on 15 miles of groomed trails. Rochester Museum & Science Center's Cumming Nature Center, Naples, New York. 585-374-6160 or 585-374-5425.

Ice Skating - Manhattan Square Park

Through March 31. Manhattan Square Park. 585-428-7541.

Sleigh and Coach Rides - Through March 31 www.heberlestables.com. Through beautiful Ellison Park. Heberle Stables. 585-654-9027. (Call for weather conditions) Reservations Required.

Cumming Nature Center Reopens Through March 27 www.rmsc.org. Weekends only, for fabulous winter sports and activities for the entire family. Enjoy Snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing (weather permitting) with rentals available. Cumming Nature Center, Naples, New York. 585-271-4552.

Sleigh Rides Through March 27 www.grangerhomestead.org. Enjoy a sleigh ride through the beautiful grounds of the homestead. Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum, Canandaigua, New York. 585-394-1472. (weather permitting).

Nature Walks Through March 27

www.gcv.org. Follow a knowledgeable naturalist on a nature walk to learn about animals and plant life in the region. Themes change every week. Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822.

Winter in the Village January 9 - 30, February 6 - 27. www.gcv.org. Skiing in the village returns! Visitors may come to ski, snowshoe or hike in the Historic Village. Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822.

Snow Buddies - January 13 - 27 www.gcv.org. A special three-session nature class for children ages 4 & 5. Genesee Nature Center at Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822.

COLDBLAST The official Coldrush 2005 kick-off! www.goforthecold.com. January 15 - 16 a fun winter weekend at the Rochester Museum & Science Center. Outdoor activities, cooking demo, raffles, refreshments, and entertainment; plus free admission to the Museum and Strasenburgh Planetarium. Sponsored by Preferred Care. 585-546-3070.

FOCUS ON: Tracks, Scats & Scrapes

January 16 www.gcv.org

The entire family will enjoy this program on identifying tracks and other signs left by our local wildlife. Genesee Country Nature Center at Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822.

Long Winter's Night January 21

www.gcv.org. Bundle up for a journey into a magical world---the winter woods at night. Genesee Country Nature Center at Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822.

Mendon Ponds Winterfest 2005

January 23 www.rochesternordic.org

www.mendonpondswinterfest.org

10th annual Mendon Ponds Winterfest. Games, outdoor winter activities, entertainment, refreshments and fun for all. Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon, New York. 585-256-4950.

Winter Day February 13 www.gcv.org. Come out and enjoy the thrills of winter with outdoor activities, crafts, demonstrations and more. Genesee Country nature Center at Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822.

Chili Cook-Off Winter Festival February 19 www.VisitIthaca.com. Enjoy the Ithaca Downtown Partnership's Chili Cook-Off's explosion of taste, fun and entertainment including music and mechanical bull rides. Ithaca, New York. 1-800-284-8422.

Sap, Syrup and Sugar March 12 - 13, 19 - 20 www.gcv.org. History-based nature program traces history of maple sugaring in upstate New York. Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822.

Sugaring-Off Party March 19 www.gcv.org. Twilight sugar bush tour, family-style dinner, music, dancing and games. Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822.

Big East Snow Cross Winter Carnival

March 13 www.swain.com. Swain Ski and Snowboard Center, Swain, New York. 607-545-6511.

Bristol Spring Carnival March 26 - 27 www.bristolmountain.com. Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, Canandaigua, New York. 585-374-6000.

FOR THE KIDS

Arthur's World - Through January 23 www.strongmuseum.org. He's Baaack! The famous aardvark is returning to Strong Museum! Strong Museum. 585-263-2700.

Families Explore: Islamic Glass - January 23; Families Explore: Africa - February 20; Families Explore: India - March 20; www.cmog.org. Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York. 607-974-3306.

Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog

Exhibit Opening January 29 & 30 Exhibit through May 1 www.strongmuseum.org. Join Clifford's Big Pre-Game party including crafts, performances and family activities in conjunction with opening of the new exhibit. Meet Clifford in person. Bound into the world of Clifford and other Birdwell Island residents from the books and PBS TV series when you visit the new exhibit. Strong Museum. 585-263-2700.

Enchanted Museum: Exploring the Science of Art February 5 - May 8 www.strongmuseum.org Walk through a rainbow, chisel stone and leave your shadow behind like Peter Pan. Strong Museum. 585-263-2700.

"Seussical The Musical" January 14 ­ 16 & 22 - 23 www.naz.edu. The Rochester Children's Theatre presents "Seussical The Musical." Zany illustrations and raucous rhymes with just a hint of a moral: that's the magical world of Dr. Seuss. Recommended for ages 4 and older. 585-389-2170.

"Rumplestiltskin" January 20 - 23 www.rit.edu/ntid/theatre. "Rumplestiltskin" is the beloved children's tale of a resourceful young girl. 1510 Labe Theatre at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf. 585-475-6254 (for voice or TTY).

orKIDStra 2 January 23 www.rpo.org - Moodle Meets Mozart. Moodle, the alien who visited the RPO last year, returns from Zebulon to learn more about the orchestra. Performance Hall at Hochstein. 585-454-2100.

Musical Feast February 5 www.hochstein.org. Hochstein's annual mid-winter carnival features musical games, face painting, bake sales and the famous Instrument Petting Zoo! Hochstein Performance Hall. 585-454-4596.

"James & The Giant Peach" March 19 & 20 www.naz.edu. Rochester Children's Theatre presents "James & The Giant Peach." Travel to a fantastic world of talking insects and a peach the size of a house! Nazareth College Arts Center. 585-389-2170.

Commerford Kids Fun Fair (World Pet Expo) January 15 - www.dome-center.com. Dome Center. 585-334-4000.

Junior Naturalists January 22 www.gcv.org Through a guided hike, crafts and discussion, this special class introduces children ages 6-8 to the wonders of nature in winter. Snack provided. Genesee Country Nature Center at Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822. Reservations required.

Meet Clifford The Big Red Dog Starting February 5 www.strongmuseum.org. In conjunction with the exhibit Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog. Strong Museum. 585-263-2700.

Opening Weekend Celebration February 12 - 13 www.strongmuseum.org. The opening of the exhibit Enchanted Museum: Exploring the Science of Art. Strong Museum. 585-263-2700.

Kid's Party February 19 www.domecenter.com. A McFair Family Fun Series Event! Dome Center. 585-334-4000.

February School-Break Week February 21 - 25 www.strongmuseum.org. Enjoy February School-Break Week with Clifford The Big Red Dog. Meet Clifford in person daily. Strong Museum. 585-263-2700.

Sesame Street Live March 18 - 20 www.ticketmaster.com. Auditorium Center. 585-232-1900.

Lincoln's Camp February 20 - 22; Washington's Camp. February 23-25 www.bristolmountain.com. Celebrate this break from school with a 3-day ski or snowboard camp. Open to skiers ages 7-17 and snowboarders ages 8-17. Includes lift passes, lesson and lunch. Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, Canandaigua, New York. 585-374-6000.

Family Fun: Crafts and Cuddles to Warm the Heart February 13 - http://www.libraryweb.org - Come create a valentine for your best cuddle while listening to romantic music with your main heartthrob. A real family affair! Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County. 585-428-8301. Free and for all ages.

FOCUS ON: Owls February 20 http://www.gcv.org. Whooooo's that calling? Discover which owl says "Whooo'" which owl days "Who cooks for you?" and other owl calls during this focuses on our silent-flying, fine-feathered friends. Exhibits, games, crafts for children and a visit from Ron Walker and his owls make this a fine way to spend a wintry day. Genesee Country Nature Center at Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. 585-538-6822.

Family Fun: Sunday in Paradise March 6 http://www.libraryweb.org. Join us for a warm get-away to the tropical paradise of Hawaii. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County. 585-428-8301. Admission is free. Event is for all ages.

Note: Dates subject to change. Please confirm all events. Some admission prices may apply.