Feb 18 Longwave, The Demos, The Stedwells Public · Event · by Bug Jar and 5 others Interestedinviteshare Summary Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. — 11:55 p.m. Est Next Week · -1—3°c Snow Showers Bug Jar 219 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, New York 14607 [source: Facebook, 2020-Feb-10]

[source: Eastman School of Music Calendar, 2020-Feb-10]

The Cinema will screen Ford v. Ferrari (James Mangold, U.S. / France 2019, 152 min.) "American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2020-Feb-12]

The Cinema will screen Ford v. Ferrari (James Mangold, U.S. / France 2019, 152 min.) "American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2020-Feb-12]

RIT will present a screening of Queen and Slim (Melina Matsoukas, Canada / U.S. 2019, 132 min.) in Ingle Auditorium.

A couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over.

[source: RIT College Activity Board website, 2020-Feb-10]

Legendary jazz drummer Barry Altschul will be in Rochester February 21st for a series of interviews/workshops and a solo performance and talk at Bop Shop Records. Barry has been a driving force in improvised jazz for over five decades. He has worked and recorded with Chick Corea, Paul Bley, Dave Liebman, Dave Holland, Anthony Braxton, Sam Rivers, Billy Bang and many more and is still going strong today.

[source: Bop Shop website, 2020-Feb-10]

The legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble has toured internationally as well as recorded enumerable celebrated projects over the last 45 years. The current line up, featuring Corey Wilkes/trumpet, Alex Harding/baritone sax, and the bands founder, Dr. Kahil El'Zabar/multi-percussion/ composition, is guaranteed to inspire audiences, as well as garner significant media for every presenter. The Ehe is a must see ensemble, who's truly making history with each performance! They are 21st century Griot, making Great Black Music for the Mind, Body, and Spirit!

Their 2019 touring season will be kicked off with Amazon Prime's world premier of the Ehe's international award winning feature film documentary, "Be Known!". It was executive produced by super star actors, Angela Bassett and Courtney Vance, and directed by Dwayne Johnson Cochran. Whom ever books this legendary band in 2019, is sure to draw large audiences and acquire lots of press! The Ehe is available for concerts, club dates, private performances, workshops, and press events. Bookings are on a first come, first serve basis, so make your booking now!

[source: Bop Shop website, 2020-Feb-10]

In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a Tuesday Topics titled The Environment 2020, presented by Shalini Beath.

In the news: Apri! 22, 2020 marks the 50th year of Earth Day. The first Earth Day in 1970 enlisted 20 million Americans and is credited with launching the modern environmental movement. It is now recognized as the planet's largest civic event and it led to passage of landmark environmental laws in the U.S., including the Clean Air, Clear Water and Endangered Species Acts.

@ the Library: Today, the Library (a division of the City of Rochester) — and the City — are working on many green initiatives. The Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES) is part of the City of Rochester's Division of Environmental Quality, and was created to make Rochester a model for innovative and ecologically sustainable operations, policies and practices, and to connect the City with regional and national sustainability resources.

[source: Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library flier, 2020-Jan-3]

Are you considering moving to a plant-based diet? Ever wonder "what's the difference between plant-based and vegan"? Maybe you've heard that a plant-based diet healthy but some people have told you that you need to worry about getting enough protein on a plant-based diet. What about calcium? What does WFPB stand for? This workshop will cover the basics of a plant-based eating pattern.

[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2020-Feb-3]