Designed by master landscape architect Lawrence Halprin, the park opened in 1974 as an element of Rochester's urban renewal efforts. The tour will provide a history of Halprin's vision for Rochester and highlight recent rehabilitative efforts in the park.

The Little will screen Life, Animated (Roger Ross Williams, France / U.S. 2016, 89 min.) as part of the One Take Documentary Series followed by a video discussion with author Ron Suskind. From Academy Award® winning director Roger Ross Williams, … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Mechanic: Resurrection (Dennis Gansel, France / U.S. 2016, 97 min.) "Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen Night of the Iguana (John Huston, U.S. 1964, 118 min., 35mm). Richard Burton is at his frantic best as the Reverend Larry Shannon, on a long sabbatical following a scathing tirade aimed at the repressive orthodoxy … Continue reading →

Despite VSW's best attempts to obscure this, they will screen a program titled Chasmic Dance featuring films by Daïchi Saïto. Montreal-based avant-garde filmmaker Daïchi Saïto will present a program of his poetic 16mm and Super-8 films, followed by a discussion … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Gleason (Clay Tweel, U.S. 2016, 100 min.) "After he is diagnosed with ALS, former professional football player Steve Gleason begins making a video diary for his unborn son, as he, his wife, and their friends and … Continue reading →

The Little will screen Rock 'n' Roll High School (Allan Arkush, U.S. 1979, 93 min.) as part of the Saturday Night Rewind series. A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat … Continue reading →

Artists Row is not just your average art show. With over 180 new and emerging artists this event truly showcases the creativity of our community.

Featuring handmade artisanal furniture, jewelry, artwork, and more from Rochester's finest artisanal makers and showcasing their hand made talent. The market will be a place to buy, sell, network and mingle with Rochester's artisans. The expo will be an ideal … Continue reading →

Elizabeth Brayer will present a lecture on her new book titled Leading the way : Eastman and oral health in the Curtis Theatre of the George Eastman Museum. Author Elizabeth Brayer will discuss George Eastman's contributions to the dental health … Continue reading →

Rail historian Paul Shinal will be giving a presentation about the "Auburn Road" railroad line during the open house. A large collection of historical artifacts from the Lehigh Valley Railroad is on display at the museum.

"Music you have never heard on instruments you have never seen." This is the credo of The Handmade Orchestra. They are a group of musicians — ranging from beginners to professionals — who use their imaginations to build unconventional instruments. … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen Muddy Track (Bernard Shakey, U.S. 1987, 71 min., DCP) as part of the Rochester Fringe Festival. Bernard Shakey takes the viewer on a trip through the 1987 Neil Young and Crazy Horse European Tour, with much … Continue reading →

The Little will screen 3000 Layla (3000 Nights, Mai Masri, Occupied Palestinian Territory / France / Jordan / Lebanon / United Arab Emirates / Qatar 2015, 103 min.) followed by a panel discussion including one of the film's actors, Hana … Continue reading →