Neighborhood of the Arts Business Association

Greetings Everyone,

Join us for NOTABA’s monthly meeting:

Tuesday, February 7, 9:30 a.m.
Dark Horse Coffee in the Village Gate

Hear about this year’s Cultural Crawl with editors from CITY Newspaper.

All best wishes,
Priscilla

Just a note …
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FACEBOOK: "Like" us at https://www.facebook.com/NOTABA to get updates but, again, fewer than on e-mail.

Thank you for your patience as we join the 21st century,

Here’s our spring calendar, so far …

2.07.2012 NOTABA meeting, 9:30 a.m. Dark Horse Coffee
Hear about this year’s Cultural Crawl with editors from CITY Newspaper.

3.06.2012 NOTABA meeting, 9:30 a.m. Location TBA.
Meet the Ad Council & find out what they do.

4.03.2012 NOTABA meeting, 9:30 a.m. Dark Horse Coffee

SATURDAY 4.21.2012: CITY Newspaper’s CULTURAL CRAWL (contact lee to get involved)

5.01.2012 NOTABA meeting, 9:30 a.m. Dark Horse Coffee
Time to nominate new board members to your business association.

6.05.2012 NOTABA meeting, 9:30 a.m. Dark Horse Coffee
Select the new board for NOTABA 2012-13.

SUNDAY 9.16.2012: NOTA FEST 2012

For Immediate Release.  The Neighborhood of the Arts is seeking judges for artwork applications corresponding to two traffic control boxes and two utility boxes located along University Ave.  Judging is on a volunteer basis and will take place at the end of January.  Judging should be completed in one or two sessions lasting approximately 1 hour. To be eligible for the first round of judging, interested parties must either be  residents of the Neighborhood of the Arts or work in the neighborhood.  Reply requested by Jan. 16  to JanetCollinge@aol.com.

The two traffic control boxes are located at:

1)    Gleason Parking Lot  and  2)    Culver Rd. by HSBC.

The two utility boxes (owned by Time Warner) are located at:

1)    1033 University Avenue  and  2)    Granger Street.

For more information, contact Janet Collinge, NOTA RFP Coordinator for Traffic Control Box Art, JanetCollinge@aol.com.

Sometimes it is visitors who make good guides.  Here’s a blog from 2005 with photos and background on ArtWalk’s art …

http://www.travelandtransitions.com/stories_photos/hello_rochester_3.htm

Happy New Year! NOTABA meets next on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 (that’s the second Tuesday, not the first), 9:30 a.m. at Dark Horse Coffee in the Village Gate.

Meetings are open to everyone (not just members). Come to hear how other business owners are faring, find out what’s happening in the neighborhood, and learn what is in the works.

This month we are bound to get progress updates on: our request for proposals to paint traffic control boxes along University Avenue, ideas for a brighter night life NOTA, our 2012 NOTA Fest, and of course the city’s "ArtWalk" extension (no relation to the orginal ArtWalk).

NOTA bids a fond farewell AND wishes a fresh new start to the Bop Shop and its owner Tom Kohn, curator of the rare, edgy and creative in the world of music. Thank you for 29 years of great bands, plus a seemingly bottomless well of recordings and musical knowledge! The store moves to Monroe Avenue in Brighton. Stay tuned, though, for possible future concerts at Physikos and elsewhere in NOTA.

Talk to us about your fresh start, or how you’d like it to be. There’s no telling what might be possible …

Welcome to the Neighborhood of the Arts Business Association

NOTABA is a collective voice for the diverse businesses of Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts.  Our purpose is to help NOTA grow into a vibrant commercial arts district, distinguished by the neighborhood’s unique character.  NOTABA brings business owners together to talk, learn, and collaborate, and it provides a critical link to the resources and offices of the City of Rochester.

Meetings occur on the first Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am at Dark Horse Coffee in the Village Gate, unless otherwise noted.  Our meetings are open to members and non-members.

The Neighborhood of the Arts is having a party!

NOTA Fest 2011 Get The Word Out!  honors Writers & Books 30^th Anniversary with activities at locations in Rochester’s historic Neighborhood of the Arts.  From Friday 9/23 through Sunday 9/25, the area’s diverse businesses will be getting their messages across in all kinds of ways with discounts and free/low-cost activities for all ages, including exhibits, open houses, performances, workshops, and more.  For Rochesterians, it’s a chance to get to know this lively commercial arts district and maybe get out some words of their own, whether in discussion, graffiti or comedy improv.

Here are the highlights as of last time we checked – more events are popping up as the date approaches:

Friday, 9/23, The Gallery at the Arts & Cultural Council, 277 N. Goodman St. The  Arena Art Group’s 60th Annual Show, Momentum, will be on exhibit.  Live music with Sound Exchange, 12-1 pm.

Friday, 9/23, starting at 7:30 pm, Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, 1344 University Avenue, is incredibly pleased to announce host Rochester’s first Latte Art Throwdown at their coffee bar and roastery.  For those not familiar with a throwdown, it is a friendly competition where local baristas skillfully prepare lattes for a panel of coffee professional judges while being cheered on by friends and other coffee enthusiasts. Enjoy artisan foods, locally crafted beer and hand-brewed coffee while you watch.  Visit www.joebeanroasters.com.  Contact: benturiano@joebeanroasters.com

ALL WEEKEND. Village Idiots Improv Comedy hosts the Rochester Improv Fringe Festival, at VIP’s own Pillar Theater in Village Gate and other locations.

• Friday, 9/23: 7-10pm – Stage Performances
• Saturday and Sunday 9/24&25
• 10-6pm, Physical Theater / Physical Comedy Workshops
• 7-10pm – Stage Performances.

Find the latest info at www.improvvip.com.  Contact: swithunno@improvvip.com

 ALL WEEKEND. Studio 34 Creative Arts Center and Gallery is celebrating their Tenth Anniversary with an Open House and Tours, 34 Elton Street.  Join in events and demonstrations for the whole family. Free and open to the public.

• Tours of working artist studios and demonstrations by faculty and students in glass blowing, metalsmith, chain maille, precious metal clay, and bead embroidery.
• Free hands-on Fusion workshop for ages 10  and up.  Create your own fused glass pendant or charm!
• Auction of student and faculty work to support scholarship program.
• Daily door prizes include tools, glass beads, books, crystal, and more.

Visit www.studio34jewelryartslearningcenter.com.  Contact: studio34artists@aol.com

Saturday, 9/24, 9am – 1pm. Rochester Community Acupuncture, Village Gate, 302 N. Goodman St, Suite 403, 4th floor (over Salena’s), will offer FREE general wellness treatments to celebrate their grand reopening at their new location. Visit www.rochestercommunityacupuncture.com.  Contact: 287-5183

Saturday, 9/24, 12noon – 5 p.m.  Writers & Books, 740 University Avenue, at Imagine Square, celebrates their 30th Anniversary.  Free and open to the public.  The Writers’ Block Party will feature:

• Stage: 10 readings (about 15 min. each) throughout the day
• Silver Threads - 1:10 pm,  Flying Words – 2:30 pm
• GIANT BOOK SALE Friday and Saturday
• Literary trivia with door prizes
• Raffles: (1) a pair of tickets to David Sedaris and (2) a pair of tickets to W&B 3rd Annual Masquerade Party!
• Mini writing workshop in the first floor classroom
• Agape Martial Arts: live demonstrations in the part next door
• Light snacks & drinks from Starry Nites in back lot
• Comedy Improv performance Saturday evening!

Contact: Writers & Books, 473-2590

Saturday, 9/24, ALL DAY: 10 am – 9 pm, at The Bop Shop, Village Gate, 274 N Goodman St.  Get the latest updates at www.bopshop.com.

• Fabulous sidewalk “house cleaning” sale (everything $2, 3 for $5),
• Discounts in the store
• Live music all day outdoors or in the Atrium, pending the weather
• 3 pm: C’est Bon All Woman Cajun Dance Band
• Dance Lesson with Esther Brill!
• 8 pm: Hamell on Trial.  Read about the bands at www.bopshop.com.

 Saturday, 9/24, 1-3 pm. FOR KIDS!  Dark Horse Coffee, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St. Meet Mr. Squiggle, who makes art from any squiggle or scribble. Visit www.DarkHorseCoffee.net.  Contact: bprindle@rochester.rr.com

 Saturday, 9/24, starting at 2 pm, at Kinections, 718 University Ave. (Imagine Square).  Outside if the weather is good, inside if not.

• Outdoor Community Circle Dance, with live music
• BIODANCE improvisation with found objects
• Indoor BIODANCE performance, “Web We Weave”  “..unpredictability and fierceness…  sinuous athleticism and clarity of intention in every moment … both simple and complicated …”

Visit  www.kinections.com.  Contact: daniellefraenkel@kinections.com or biodance@frontiernet.net

 ALL WEEKEND,  Image City Photgraphy Gallery, 722 University Avenue (Imagine Square) features its current exhibit,  “Rochester Moments”, photographs by Sheridan Vincent, a gallery partner. “His images are not only aesthetically exciting, but are technically fascinating using different print media and a variety of sizes – from standard size to impressive, large panoramas.”  Always free. Hours: Friday & Saturday, 11 – 7, and Sunday 12 – 4 pm. www.ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com.  Contact: Info@ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com

NOTA Fest 2011 is organized by the Neighborhood of the Arts Business Association.  Thank you to CITY Newspaper and our City of Rochester partners! 

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Welcome to the Neighborhood of the Arts Business Association!

NOTABA is a collective voice for the diverse businesses located in Rochester’s Historic Neighborhood of the Arts.  Our purpose is to help NOTA grow into a vibrant commercial arts district, distinguished by the neighborhood’s unique character.  NOTABA brings business owners together to  talk, learn, and collaborate.  It also provides a critical link to the resources and offices of the City of Rochester.