This presentation will explore science fiction prophecies that have become reality through optics technology that we all use today. While introducing new innovations in optics and photonics, this presentation will explore current fantasy worlds such as Iron Man, Star Wars, … Continue reading →

An evening of discussions with female innovators and leaders from the video game industry, including Jacinda Chew, Emily Greer, Keisha Howard, Robin Hunicke, Elizabeth Lapensée, Ann McCormick, Jennifer Oneal, Kellee Santiago, Meggan Scavio, Jen Taylor, and Kiki Wolfkill.

The Cinema will screen Blinded by the Light (Gurinder Chadha, U.K. / U.S. 2019, 118 min.) "In England in 1987, a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his family and find his own voice through … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen David Crosby: Remember My Name (A.J. Eaton, U.S. 2019, 95 min.) "Meet David Crosby in this portrait of a man with everything but an easy retirement on his mind."

VSW will host an Opening Reception for Current Seen: Seeing Change, on display through November 17. Visual Studies Workshop is pleased to present new works recently made in Rochester, NY by contemporary artists that approach or call for changes to … Continue reading →

Writers and Books will host A Celebration of the Life of Norm Davis. Join us on Friday, October 4 to celebrate the life of the inimitable Norm Davis. Participate in our Wide Open Mic—the forum of poetic expression that Norm … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen The Art of Racing in the Rain (Simon Curtis, U.S. 2019, 109 min.) "Through his bond with his owner, aspiring Formula One race car driver Denny, golden retriever Enzo learns that the techniques needed on the … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Official Secrets (Gavin Hood, U.K. / U.S. 2019, 112 min.) "The true story of a British whistleblower who leaked information to the press about an illegal NSA spy operation designed to push the UN Security Council … Continue reading →

The Little will screen The Iron Giant (Brad Bird, U.S. 1999, 86 min.) as part of the Party Like It's 1999 series. In this animated adaptation of Ted Hughes' Cold War fable, a giant alien robot (Vin Diesel) crash-lands near … Continue reading →

Meet 19th century Rochesterians — pivotal leaders, entrepreneurs and heroes — in sections not often visited on other Mt. Hope tours.

Grab your friends and family for an exciting challenge at Lollypop Farm's first ever scavenger hunt in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts! Teams of five will use clues to find their way through NOTA and be required to complete various … Continue reading →