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BEST BETS: Nov. 18 to 24, 2011
Take in some pro indoor soccer
The Rochester Lancers men's professional indoor soccer team takes on the Syracuse Silver Knights at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Blue Cross Arena. The newly formed team features several players familiar to Rochester soccer fans, including Doug Miller, the all-time leading scorer for the outdoor Rhinos. Last week, the Rochester Lancers fell to the Missouri Comets as more than 6,500 fans took in the first home game of the team's first season in the Major Indoor Soccer League. The MISL is partnering with the United Soccer Leagues, to which the Rhinos outdoor team belongs, to operate the indoor league. In a pre-game ceremony Saturday, the Lancers will introduce the 2011 Rochester Lancers Wall of Fame inductees—including Pat Dinolfo, Tony Pullano, Claude "The Cat" Campos, Dragan "Don" Popovic and Branko Segota. Visit rochesterlancers.com.
Leon Russell at German House
Legendary singer Leon Russell will perform Sunday at the Historic German House on Gregory Street. Russell began his 50-year music career as a session pianist on recordings of notable artists in the 1960s. He went on to build a solo career and collaborated with hundreds of artists including Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Barbara Streisand, Aretha Franklin and Elton John. Russell was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8. Visit upallnightpresents.com.
Exploring Latin music
Latin music is seductive and intoxicating, and a Symphony 101 concert by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra explores how its rhythms are distinctive from other music. Conductor Arild Remmereit surveys the Latin American music of our time by Arturo Marquez, Roberto Sierra and others, the music that preceded them, and how these Spanish rhythms have captivated composers for centuries. Symphony 101: The Latin Sizzle is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Performance Hall at Hochstein. Visit ticketmaster.com/.
For Canadian band, 8 is enough
Nazareth College Arts Center presents Leahy, an award-winning Canadian powerhouse of eight siblings who perform a unique combination of fiddle-driven music, dance and vocals, augmented by keyboards and percussion. Leahy's signature mix of Celtic, pop, country, rock and folk has won fans across the U.S. and Canada. The show is at 8 p.m. Saturday, with a free pre-performance lecture at 7 p.m. Visit artscenter.naz.edu.
Trip down memory lane
The Rochester Broadway Theatre League brings on the nostalgia Sunday with "Thanks for the Memories: A Tribute to Bing Crosby & Bob Hope with Friends." In addition to celebrating Crosby and Hope, the show honors such comedians as Jimmy Durante, Jack Benny and Red Skelton. This show is filled with good humor, fun and interactive comedy, with live musical accompaniment. Showtime is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Auditorium Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $45. Get tickets at ticketmaster.com.
On the big screen
"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn—Part 1," the fourth installment in the series, opens Friday. Young lovers Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) finally seal the deal. In the animated sequel "Happy Feet Two," Mumble's son, Erik, is struggling to realize his talents in the Emperor Penguin world. It features the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams and Pink. Find movie times.
Sweet houses
The George Eastman House has opened its display of more than 65 cleverly designed and decorated gingerbread houses, on view throughout the restored historic mansion. The 16th annual "Sweet Creations: Gingerbread House Display" features confections produced by professional bakers, hobbyists, Scout troops, families, schools and community groups. They're on display through Dec. 14. Visit eastmanhouse.org.
RMSC Holiday Bazaar
The Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Sale returns at the Rochester Museum & Science Center this weekend. Handmade items will fill the galleries and Eisenhart Auditorium. Nearly 200 artists will be selling ceramics, jewelry, glass, woodwork, photography, paintings, prints, sculpture, fiber arts and floral crafts. The event is 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $7 for a two-day pass. Visit rmsc.org.
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