The First Universalist Church will screen the second part of Race: the Power of an Illusion—The Story We Tell (Tracy Heather Strain, U.S. 2003, 57 min.), "California Newsreel's 3-part documentary about race in society, science and history" followed by a … Continue reading
New York-based contemporary artist Erica Baum creates "subliminal narratives" using found words and images from paperback books, card catalogues, and paper rolls from player pianos, among other literary artifacts. Baum will give a talk about her work, which draws inspiration … Continue reading
Discussing political, economic, and cultural factors, #pressfreedom guru Dr. Karin Deutsch Karlekar '89 will give a snapshot of the state of free speech around the world. Currently the director of PEN America's Free Expression Programs, Karlekar's work has spanned Human … Continue reading
The Little will screen The American Side (Jenna Ricker, U.S. 2016, 104 min.) followed by a discussion with filmmakers Jenna Ricker, and Greg Stuhr moderated by Jack Garner. A Polish detective looks into an alleged suicide at Niagara Falls, but … Continue reading
Take your garden to the next level with ways to create plant groupings for maximum impact through the seasons. Whether your garden is large or small, or just a few containers, the principles are the same.
"A discussion on corporate subsidies and tax loopholes facilitated by Alex White."
The Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center in Buffalo will screen La passion de Jeanne d'Arc (The Passion of Joan of Arc, Carl Theoodore Dreyer, France 1928, 114 min.) with a live score performed by Pamela Swarts. ... "Dreyer's final version of … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen Octopussy (John Glen, U.K./U.S. 1983, 131 min., 35mm). Taking a cue from the excellent Ian Fleming short story "The Property of a Lady" (and ironically taking almost none from the short story titled "Octopussy"), the plot … Continue reading
"Twangy psychedelia with a funhouse bounce, Maybird modernizes blissful space-rock with a playful sense of pop songwriting. These New York mind-melters emerged in 2013 with Down and Under, a lush headphone symphony which introduced their unique mixture of Elo and … Continue reading
Got Herb? is pop, rock, and groove band playing original songs and compositions by Herb Heins, along with choice covers and songs by other local composers. Featuring Lou Spezio on keys and vocals, Jr. Paul Spezio on saxes and keys, … Continue reading