Books Sandwiched-In: The space barons Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and the quest to colonize the cosmos by Christian Davenport, reviewed by Dr. Jen Connelly

Bausch and Lomb Library Building 110 South Ave., Rochester

In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a Books Sandwiched-In lecture with Dr. Jen Connelly reviewing The space barons Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and the quest to colonize the cosmos by Christian Davenport. An … Continue reading

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What's in a Name? The Quirky Stories Behind Scientific Nomenclature

University of Rochester River Campus Intercampus Dr. & Library Rd., Rochester

On the 2nd Floor of the Carlson Science and Engineering Library on the UofR Campus is a discussion titled What's in a Name? The Quirky Stories Behind Scientific Nomenclature. Names have power and meaning, and many scientific names have surprising … Continue reading

Board of Ethics Meeting (2018-Nov-13 @ 6:30 p.m.)

City Hall 30 Church St, Rochester

The Board of Ethics is a seven-member board established by Section 2-18 of the City Charter and appointed by the City Council. The board renders written advisory opinions to City officers and employees with respect to the City's Code of … Continue reading

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Midnight Lovers screening

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

The Dryden will screen Midnight Lovers (John Francis Dillon, U.S. 1926, 70 min., 35mm) with live piano by Philip C. Carli as part of the Silent Tuesdays series. In this romantic comedy of the First World War, Lewis Stone plays … Continue reading

Unlovable screening (2018-Nov-13 @ 9:20 p.m.)

Cinema Theatre 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester

The Cinema will screen Unlovable (Suzi Yoonessi, U.S. 2018, 80 min.) "A sex and love addicted woman learns what real intimacy is when she starts making music with a reclusive man."