The Cinema will screen The Hollars (John Krasinski, U.S. 2016, 88 min.) "A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to undergo surgery."

The Dryden will screen Show Girl (Alfred Santell, U.S. 1928, 61 min., DCP). This very rare film, starring famous silent screen actress Alice White, was considered lost until last year. White plays a young showgirl named Dixie Dugan (a famous … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Florence Foster Jenkins (Stephen Frears, U.K. 2016, 111 min.) "The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice."

Cynthia Howk will discuss Architecture in Western New York in the Rundel Auditorium of the Rundel Library Building. Find out why Cynthia Howk has such an enthusiastic following as we meet for an informal lecture and discussion about the architectural … Continue reading →

UofR's Department of Modern Languages and Cultures will screen Pierrot le Fou (Jean-Luc Godard, France 1965, 110 min.) in Hoyt Auditorium as part of the The Tournées Film Festival: ABCDs in Contemporary French and Francophone Cinema. Pierrot le Fou (1965) … Continue reading →

We are excited to announce our good friend Mike Doughty former singer for NYC alt rock band Soul Coughing and prolific writer is returning to Record Archive Backroom Lounge for an exclusive in-store appearance on Wednesday October 19th at 7pm!

The Cinema will screen The Hollars (John Krasinski, U.S. 2016, 88 min.) "A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to undergo surgery."

The Dryden will screen Sicilia! (Sicily!, Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet, Italy/France 1998, 66 min., 35mm, Italian w/subtitles). Based on Elio Vittorini's 1939 novel Conversations in Sicily, which was banned by the Italian Fascists, Sicily! is a four-part "road movie." … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Florence Foster Jenkins (Stephen Frears, U.K. 2016, 111 min.) "The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice."

The Bug Jar will host Quintron and Miss Pussycat, electronic, quasi-noise musicians and humanizing performance artists The Bloody Noes, and DJ Creath

A free lunch will be provided at 12:30pm, featuring authentic Italian foods (while supplies last), and a special Italian Cultural Gift will be presented to Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren by the presenting parties and members of the Italian community. The … Continue reading →

Little Button will be hosting the official release of a brand-new, limited edition screen print by Me! (Bill Klingensmith); the very first version of my "Stacked Rochester" typographic print. This is part of my ongoing civic pride campaign; this is … Continue reading →

Monroe County will be hosting a public input workshop to review and discuss draft recommendations and conceptual development plans for future improvements to Highland Park South. All are welcome. Come share your thoughts and feedback!

TEDxBuffalo brings together Western New Yorkers from different disciplines to share their big ideas with the local community. The theme of the sixth annual event is "Perceptions." The evening will feature nine speakers and one performer.

UofR's Department of Modern Languages and Cultures will screen Saint Laurent (Bertrand Bonello, France 2014, 150 min.) in Hoyt Auditorium as part of the The Tournées Film Festival: ABCDs in Contemporary French and Francophone Cinema. With this lushly executed, unorthodox … Continue reading →