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60th Annual Movies on a Shoestring (MoaS) Rochester International Film Festival (RIFF) screening (2018-Apr-27 @ 8 p.m.)
2018-04-27 20:00 - 21:42 (America/New_York) | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will host a screening of films from the 60th Annual Movies on a Shoestring (MoaS) Rochester International Film Festival (RIFF) featuring:

The Dinner Scene (Nicholas Thurkettle, USA, 10 min.) "A solitary screenwriter pushes thru self-doubt to pen a romantic reunion."
The Oak Tree (Ethan Jahan, Lebanon, 23 min.) "A local craftsman, Fadel, is ostracised by villagers after a misunderstanding."
Waltzing Tilda (Jonathan Wilhelmsson, Australia, 15 min.) "Tilda wakes up alone, journeying thru freedom and loneliness to maturity."
Madres de luna (Mothers of Luna, Alicia Albares, Spain, 15 min.) "A baby narrates her past lives, while struggling to fulfill a goal to be born."
Ceci n'est pas une Animation (This Is Not an Animation, Federico Kempke, Canada, 5 min.) "A group of pretentious animators make the 'Ultimate Animated Film.'"
Smiling From the Grave (Ermao Zhong, China, 16 min.) "A rural Chinese wife visits the city to fulfill her husband's greatest wishes."
Wake the Riderless Horse (Michael Langman, USA, 18 min.) "Taking 'the easy way out' is more challenging than Jonathan imagined."

[source: Rochester International Film Festival website, 2018-Apr-23]

Aasif Mandvi comedic performance (2018-Apr-27 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2018-04-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2018-Apr-23]

Black Panther screening
2018-04-27 19:00 - 21:14 | Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
The Little will screen Black Panther (Ryan Coogler, U.S. 2018, 134 min.) as part of the The Black Cinema Series.
Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" follows T'Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.
[source: Little Theatre calendar, 2018-Apr-9]

Vegan/Gluten Free Meet and Mingle Dinner
2018-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | 540WMain Community Arts Education and Cultural Center, 540 W. Main St., Rochester, New York, 14608, United States

Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero screening (2018-Apr-27 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-04-27 19:00 - 20:24 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (Richard Lanni, Ireland / U.K. / France / Canada / U.S. 2018, 84 min.) "The true story of a stray dog who joins his new master on the battlefields of the First World War. For his valorous actions, Sgt. Stubby is still recognized as the most decorated dog in American history." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Apr-25]

30th annual Bird of Prey Days Festival (2018-Apr-27 @ 6:30 p.m.)
2018-04-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Braddock Bay Park, 199 East Manitou Rd., Hilton, New York, 14468, United States
The 30th annual Bird of Prey Days Festival will take place at the Donald Schleiter Lodge in Braddock Bay Park. [source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2018-Apr-23]

River Lynch musical performance
2018-04-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Sticky Lips BBQ City Music Hall, 625 Culver Rd., Rochester, New York, 14609, United States
After withdrawing from college, singer-songwriter River Lynch got to work on his career as a solo act. Playing shows in and around upstate New York for roughly 3 years. "Not everyone can be a songwriter" states River, "You must be blessed with the ability to write and disciplined enough to see it through".
[source: Facebook, 2018-Apr-23]

Opening Reception: Fanciful Animals In Captivity
2018-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Firehouse Gallery at Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Firehouse Gallery will host an Opening Reception for Fanciful Animals In Captivity, on display through May 5. [source: Flower City Arts Center website, 2018-Apr-23]

35th annual Arbor Day tree planting
2018-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Highland Bowl, Robinson Dr. and South Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
A white oak (quercus alba) will be planted, honoring the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass.
[source: City of Rochester website, 2018-Apr-25]

The Party screening (2018-Apr-26 @ 8:45 p.m.)
2018-04-26 20:45 - 21:56 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Party (Sally Potter, U.K. 2017, 71 min.) "Janet hosts a party to celebrate her new promotion, but once the guests arrive it becomes clear that not everything is going to go down as smoothly as the red wine." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Apr-18]

60th Annual Movies on a Shoestring (MoaS) Rochester International Film Festival (RIFF) screening (2018-Apr-26 @ 8 p.m.)
2018-04-26 20:00 - 21:45 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will host a screening of films from the 60th Annual Movies on a Shoestring (MoaS) Rochester International Film Festival (RIFF) featuring:

You Are Here (Nicholas Jones, Ireland, 16 min.) "Musician Tony Rogers balances life on the farm with life out on the road."
Asleep (Mak Abdel-Hai, Canada, 11 min.) "James, a freelance photojournalist in Syria, struggles with life and death."
Dog Clog (Maggie Miller, USA, 4 min.) "This pup's day has gone down the tubes. Can someone throw him a bone?"
The Monk (Danil Grinkin, Russia, 20 min.) "Ekaterina and her husband visit a religious healer, hoping for a miracle."
Last Fair Deal (Nicholas Gray, USA, 13 min.) "A bluesman meets a stranger at a crossroads, where his life takes a turn."
Ellie (Miltiades Christides, Greece, 9 min.) "Alarmed by area crime, Ellie panics when a hooded man enters her home."
Ablution (Omar Al Dakheel, USA, 15 min.) "Religion, love and culture collide for a disabled Muslim father and his son."
The Immortalized Moment (Shu Zhang, France, 17 min.) "Love is tested, as two war photographers strive to understand each other."

[source: Rochester International Film Festival website, 2018-Apr-23]

Aasif Mandvi comedic performance (2018-Apr-26 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2018-04-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Comedy at The Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd., Rochester, New York, 14610, United States

Game Night screening (2018-Apr-26 @ 7 p.m.)
2018-04-26 19:00 - 20:40 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Game Night (John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein, U.S. 2018, 100 min.) "A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves entangled in a real-life mystery." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2018-Apr-18]

Make Your Own Risotto
2018-04-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Eat Me Ice Cream, 1115 E. Main St. Hungerford Building, Suite #148, Rochester, New York, 14609, United States
The Rochester Brainery will be hosting a class to Make Your Own Risotto at Eat Me Ice Cream.
In this class we will cover: – Proper technique for creating restaurant quality risotto at home – How to choose the best ingredients, guaranteeing a delicious risotto every time – Developing flavor in vegan and vegetarian risottos – A risotto recipe template to discover your own flavor combinations – How to properly serve risotto We will be making the following recipes: – Sausage and Thyme Risotto – Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto (Vegetarian, can be vegan) – Chocolate Risotto
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2018-Apr-23]

Public Meeting - Erie Harbor Phase II
2018-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Hamilton Tower, 185 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Phase II project will include the rehabilitation of Genesee Gateway Park and the Genesee Riverway Trail, disturbed by site remediation, adjacent construction, and deterioration over time. Enhancements may include walkways, walls, landform, plantings, furnishings, wayfinding signage, recreational amenities, and trail and river railing rehabilitation. The project will seek to provide enhanced sightlines and access to the waterfront and trail system, and public recreational use of the parkland. The meeting will begin with a brief presentation followed by an open house to review preliminary design alternate drawings. The project design team will be stationed at each alternative to explain the project, answer your questions, and record your feedback.
[source: City of Rochester website, 2018-Apr-25]

Music to My Mind: How Music Therapy Works lecture
2018-04-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave., Rochester, New York, 14617, United States

Pop Up Book Shoppe
2018-04-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Nox Cocktail Lounge, 302 N. Goodman St., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
Come out to meet and mingle with your favorite Rochester Authors! They will have books on hand for you to purchase for yourself or as a gift for your Spring Gift giving. Books make wonderful gifts for Mother's and Father's Day, graduation, First Communion, and more.
[source: Rochester Spoken Word website, 2018-Apr-23]
