BLACK HISTORY

MONTH

Here is a partial list of events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and BLACK HISTORY MONTH.

FRIDAY

Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address: ''Empowering the Dream: Reaffirming the American Ideals of Freedom, Justice and Opportunity for All,'' by Mary Frances Berry, chairwoman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. 5:30 p.m. Strong Auditorium, University of Rochester River Campus, Wilson Boulevard. Free. (585) 275-0651 or (585) 275-7800.

SATURDAY

Blackstorytelling League of Rochester: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd. Free. (585) 235-6583.

SUNDAY

18th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Institute: ''Building Ethical Leadership Through Spiritual Discipline,'' presented by the Program of Black Church Studies and the Black Student Caucus at Colgate Rochester Divinity School. 11 a.m.; 7 p.m. Mon. and Tues. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams St. Free. (585) 271-1320, ext. 250.

WEDNESDAY

New England Spiritual Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 149 Genesee St., Geneva, Ontario County. $8; $7 seniors; $6 students; $25 family package. (315) 789-4910.

NEXT THURSDAY

Blackstorytelling League of Rochester: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd. Free. (585) 235-6583.

Reparations for Slavery: 5:15 to 6 p.m. Bausch & Lomb Public Library, 115 South Ave. Free; call to arrange for sign interpreter. (585) 428-8350. SL c

COMING UP

Blackstorytelling League of Rochester -- An Evening of Oral Arts: 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 9. Mood Makers Books, Village Gate Square, 274 N. Goodman St. Call for details. (585) 271-7010. (585) 234-7710 or www.blackstorytellingleague.org.

Voices of Africa: all-female African-American vocal and percussion ensemble. 8 p.m. Feb. 9. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva, Ontario County. $10; $7 seniors and ages 12 and younger. (315) 781-5483 or (866) 355-5483 or www.thesmith.org.

Parallels Between Jim Crow and Nazi Racial Exclusionary Practices: lecture by Charles Clarke. Noon Feb. 13. Monroe Community College Theatre, Building 4, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Brighton. Free.

BLACK HISTORY of Henrietta: talk presented by the Henrietta Historical Society. 2 p.m. Feb. 17. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Road. Free. (585) 359-7092.

Film: A Raisin in the Sun (1961): 8 p.m. Feb. 24. Dryden Theatre, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. $5.50; $4.50 members and students. (585) 271-4090 or (585) 271-3361. IL c

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture: featuring Coretta Scott King. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Seymour College Union Ballroom, State University College at Brockport. 45; $3 SUNY Brockport faculty and staff; $2 SUNY Brockport students. (585) 395-2550.

FESTIVALS

COMING UP

Lakeside Winter Celebration: featuring the Chilly Chili Challenge, the Polar Plunge, golf tournament, snow and ice sculpture contests, Frostbiters Sailboat Race, dog sled demonstrations, horse-drawn sleigh rides, children's games and food. Noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 10. Ontario Beach Park, Lake and Beach avenues. Free admission. Highlights: Snow Sculpture Contest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Polar Plunge, begins at noon; ice sculpture demonstration and contest, noon to 3 p.m.; Chilly Chili Challenge, noon to 3 p.m., $1 for 2 samples); Winter Golf Closest to the Pin Contest, noon to 3 p.m., $1 per ball; Frostbiters Sailboat Race, 1 to 3 p.m. (585) 865-3320.

Winterfest: horse-drawn sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, winter trail hikes, ice fishing, storytelling, children's craft activities and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10. Mendon Ponds Park, Route 64, Mendon. Free admission. (585) 256-4950.

SHOWS

THURSDAY

Rochester Boat Show: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; same time Fri. 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St. $7; $4 seniors; $3 ages 8-16; free to ages 7 and younger. Family package available. (585) 232-7200.

SUNDAY

R.S. Stamp Show: featuring displays by about 20 dealers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eagles Club, 1200 Buffalo Road, Gates. Free parking and admission. (585) 621-5019.

Rochester Collector Fest: sports cards, Beanie Babies, plaques, NASCAR Toys, Pokemon, comics and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Party House, 677 Beahan Road, Gates. Free admission. (585) 241-3198.

WEDNESDAY

RV Show and Sale: Mall hours through Feb. 10. Eastview Mall, 7979 Pittsford-Victor Road (Route 96), Victor, Ontario County. Free. (585) 223-4420 or (585) 223-3693. c

COMING UP

MarketPro Computer Show and Sale: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 24. Minett Hall, Monroe County Fairgrounds, 2695 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta. $7, free to ages 11 and younger accompanied by an adult. (585) 334-4000 or www.mcfair.com. c

Genesee Region Orchid Show and Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4. Eisenhart Auditorium, ROchester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave. $4; $free to ages 11 and younger accompanied by an adult. (585) 271-4552.

READINGS

TUESDAY

Genesee Reading Series: featuring poet Richard Foerster and novelist Dimitri Anastasopoulos; hosed by M.J. Iuppa. 7:30 p.m. Verb Cafe, Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. $5; $4 W&B members. (585) 232-1070 or www.wab.org.

TALKS

THURSDAY

Book discussion: Mobtown, by author Jack Kelly. 5:15 to 6 p.m. Bausch & Lomb Public Library, 115 South Ave. Free; call to arrange for sign interpreter. (585) 428-8350. SL c

FRIDAY

Book discussion: Mobtown, by author Jack Kelly. 7 p.m. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. $5; $3 W&B members. (585) 232-1070 or www.wab.org.

SATURDAY

Winter Birds at Your Feeder: 10 a.m. Tinker Nature Park/Hansen Nature Center, 1525 Calkins Road, Henrietta. Free. (585) 359-7044.

MONDAY

Book discussion: Toxin, by Robin Cook. 7 p.m. Gates Public Library, 1605 Buffalo Road, Gates. Free. (585) 247-6446. c

TUESDAY

Archaeology in Afghanistan -- Excavating Kandahar: co-sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of American -- Rochester Society. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery Auditorium, 500 University Ave. Free with museum admission; AIA and members free; call to arrange for sign interpreter. (585) 473-7720, TDD (585) 473-6152. IL, SL

Book discussion: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith. 7 p.m. Irondequoit Public Library, Pauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper Road, Irondequoit. Free. (585) 336-6062.

Book discussion: The Sweet Hereafter, by Russell Banks. 7 p.m. Chili Public Library, 3333 Chili Ave., Chili. Free. (585) 889-2200.

Master Gardener Jerry Kral -- Dwarf Conifers and Companion Plants: presented by the Sun and Shade Garden Club. 7 p.m. Ruth Braman Room, Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road, Penfield. Free. (585) 586-0389.

Panel discussion: Who Picks Your Fruit? -- Issues Facing Farmworkers: 7 p.m. 321 Morey Hall, University of Rochester River Campus, Wilson Boulevard. Free. (585) 527-8519.

WEDNESDAY

Travelogue -- On Your Own in Northern Italy: 7:30 p.m. Theater on the Ridge, Kodak Park Recreation Center, 200 W. Ridge Road. Free. (585) 588-6880. IR c

NEXT THURSDAY

Books Sandwiched-In: Sisters of Cain, by Miriam Grace Monfredo. 12:10 p.m. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Brighton. Free. (585) 784-5300. c

The Role of Haudenosaunee Women: presented by the Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society. 7:30 p.m. Mendon Town Hall, 16. W. Main St., Honeoye Falls. Free. (585) 624-9803.

Sprawl Follows the Pipes: presented by the Rochester Regional Group of the Sierra Club. 7:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 S. Winton Road. Free. (585) 420-4363.

COMING UP

Unique Lives Series: five-part lecture series. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. Pittsford: ''Lesley Stahl: Reporting Live,'' 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18; ''Mia Farrow: What Falls Away,'' 7:30 p.m. March 11; ''Jehan Sadat: The Price for Peace,'' 7:30 p.m. April 29; ''Star Jones: Her Point of View,'' 7:30 p.m. May 16; ''Marie Osmond: Behind the Smile,'' 7:30 p.m. June 3. $119 series. (585) 222-5000 or www.uniquelives.com.

OTHER

THURSDAY

42nd Street: musical presented by Greece Athena High School. 8 p.m. (dinner/theater 6 p.m.); also 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Greece Olympia High School, 1139 Maiden Lane, Greece. $9; $7 seniors for matinee performance. $15 dinner/theater package for next Thurs. (585) 234-7441.

FRIDAY

International Psychic Festival: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; same time Sat.; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. Four Points Sheraton, 120 E. Main St. $6; free to ages 11 and younger. (585) 586-8537.

SUNDAY

Bridal Faire 2002: fashion show and displays. 2 p.m. (registration 1 p.m.) Ontario Country Club, Furnace Road, Ontario, Wayne County. Free. (315) 483-8757.

Edgerton Model Railroad Exhibit: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sun.; 7 to 8 p.m. Tues. through June 16. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. at Phelps Street. Free. Toy Train Club for ages 6-12, noon to 1 p.m. Sun. (585) 428-6769.

Guided Tour of Lamberton Conservatory: 1 p.m. Highland Park, 180 Reservoir Ave. $2. (585) 256-5878.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting); Sundays through March. McCracken Farms, White Road, Brockport. $6. (585) 637-7037.