Books Sandwiched-In: William Destler reviews "The death of expertise : the campaign against established knowledge and why it matters" by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Bausch and Lomb Library Building 110 South Ave., Rochester

In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building, William Destler will present a Books Sandwiched-In review of The death of expertise : the campaign against established knowledge and why it matters by Tom Nichols People are … Continue reading

Free

Blanche Stuart Scott: America's First Aviatrix

Greece Public Library 2 Vince Tofany Blvd., Greece

Blanche Stuart Scott, who was born in Greece, was a pioneer in the automotive and aviation industries. In September 1910, only weeks after completing a cross-county drive through the United States, she became the first American woman to fly an … Continue reading

Spider-Man Homecoming screening (2017-Oct-10 @ 7 p.m.)

Cinema Theatre 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester

The Cinema will screen Spider-Man Homecoming (Jon Watts, U.S. 2017, 133 min.) "Peter Parker tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and must confront a new menace prowling the … Continue reading

Doug MacLeod musical performance

Bop Shop Records 1460 Monroe Ave., Rochester

Doug MacLeod, a prolific singer, songwriter, engaging storyteller, and masterful guitarist was born in the blues and is rooted in the American tradition. MacLeod is a perennial Blues Music Award nominee and multiple Blues Music Award winner. He recently won … Continue reading

$20

Philadelphia screening

Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House) 900 East Ave., Rochester

The Dryden will screen Philadelphia (Jonathan Demme, U.S. 1993, 125 min., 35mm) as part of the ImageOut of the Archive series. The City of Brotherly Love serves as the backdrop to Jonathan Demme's acclaimed courtroom melodrama. Ambulance chaser Joe Miller … Continue reading