Khuram Hussain will discuss Exceptional Educators: The educational philosophy and methodology of the Black Panther Party. Professor Hussain's work pivots around the ways the Black Panther Party educated children and adults. He argues that they were exceptionally skilled educators, and … Continue reading
NTID Performing Arts Program will present a performance of 'Sherlock Holmes and the Crucifer of Blood in the Robert F. Panara Theatre in Lyndon Baines Johnson Hall on the RIT Campus. In faraway India, a group of British soldiers steal … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen Touki bouki (Djibril Diop Mambéty, Senegal 1973, 95 min., 35mm, Wolof/Arabic/French w/subtitles). Mory and Anta, two lovers on the run, perform different schemes in hopes of raising money to flee to an idealized France. Often discussed … Continue reading
Come out to see a fantastic comedy show with an amazing line-up! We have some great local talent taking the stage! Malcolm Whitfield, Andrea Springer, Tori Hosier, Rob Ferries, RJ McCarthy and Vinny D! Headlining the show will be Jay … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Criminal (Ariel Vromen, U.K. / U.S. 2016, 113 min.) "In a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot, a dead CIA operative's memories, secrets, and skills are implanted into a death-row inmate in hopes that he … Continue reading
Bassist, vocalist, and Eastman School alumna Katie Ernst returns to Rochester with the collaboratively-led trio Twin Talk to celebrate the release of their self-titled album on the Ears&Eyes Record label. Described by All About Jazz as "bold in its youthful … Continue reading
The Little will screen Tenkû no shiro Rapyuta (Castle in the Sky, Hayao Miyazaki, Japan 1986, 125 min.) as part of the Mondo Movie Series. A young boy stumbles into a mysterious girl who floats down from the sky. The … Continue reading
The annual Spring Rummage Sale will benefit the church's outreach and benevolence programs. Items to be sold include: clothes, books, toys, household items. Hot dogs and beverages will be sold on Thursday and Friday.
The Wildlife Festival is an opportunity for people of all ages to explore and celebrate the birds and habitats of this dynamic ecosystem and interact with a variety of vendors and exhibitors from across New York State. Highlights at the … Continue reading
Think you have a better mousetrap? What if Mr. Smith in Idaho has already thought of it and has a patent on the very same idea? How can Wegmans use a very similar "W" to that of Walgreens to advertise … Continue reading
In the early 1890s, William Sachtleben and Thomas Allen Jr. circled the globe on newfangled "safety" bicycles, taking hundreds of snapshots with a Kodak No. 2 along the way. In this illustrated talk, David V. Herlihy, historian and author of … Continue reading
Artist Jan Davidson will demonstrate how to create a painting using the ancient technique of encaustics, which uses pigments mixed with molten wax. There will also be an exhibit of the artist's work in the Arts Division during May.