Rochester International Film Festival 2019 Program #3 screening
2019-05-11 16:00 - 17:32 (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 screen the 2019 Rochester International Film Festival Program #3 featuring:

La tercera parte (The Third PartAlicia Albares, Paco Cavero, Spain, 16 min.): "Sergio is dying from marrow cancer. His doctor and the rest of the medical team work to make his last dream come true."
Lifelines (Catharine Parke, Canada, 9 min.): "Overwhelmed by the trials and tribulations of being a teen in high school, Arielle takes refuge in a dangerous habit—which doesn't go unnoticed. MA"
Martin Hill: Camera Man (Joanne Hock, USA, 30 min.): "A curator with a passion for iconic Hollywood film cameras, Martin Hill spent 40+ years collecting cast-off film equipment from motion picture studios."
Welcome to the Ball (Adam Vincent Wright, USA, 5 min.): "An effervescent child learns sign language in hopes of striking up a new and enduring friendship with a neighbor."
Man of the Land (Eddie Thomas, UK, 11 min.): "After a visit from his son and granddaughter (in which the son urges him to give up the farm), vascular dementia sets in for a proud land owner."
Misappropriation (Ana Maria Ferri, Spain, 9 min.): "Since Carla left, Coco and Sergio are now inseparable. One day Coco leads Sergio to Carla's favorite shop, with a sway all its own."
Free (Ben Hartley, USA, 12 min.): "A young enslaved man is given a pathway from slavery to freedom through literacy lessons carried out under the cover of darkness."

[source: Rochester International Film Festival website, 2019-May-6]

The Mustang screening (2019-May-11 @ 4:30 p.m.)
2019-05-11 16:30 - 18:06 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Mustang (Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, France / U.S. 2019, 96 min.) "The story of Roman Coleman, a violent convict, who is given the chance to participate in a rehabilitation therapy program involving the training of wild mustangs." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-May-8]

Missing Link screening (2019-May-11 @ 7 p.m.)
2019-05-11 19:00 - 20:34 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Missing Link (Chris Butler, Canada / U.S. 2019, 94 min.) "Mr. Link recruits explorer Sir Lionel Frost to help find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, this trio of explorers travel the world to help their new friend." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-May-8]

An Evening of One Acts theatrical performances (2019-May-11 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2019-05-11 19:30 - 21:30 | MuCCC (Multi-use Community Cultural Center), 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The MuCCC will host performances of An Evening of One Acts featuring:

Good Intentions, written and directed by Briar-Rose Murphy: "Two former best friends from college run into each other unexpectedly at a mutual acquaintance's party years later, only to rekindle old hurts that were a result of one's good intentions."
The Burning's Bush, written and directed by Tyler Wolff: "A private detective and his protégé out on a job meet a variety of characters who are out with a slightly different agenda."
Night Walking, written by Frank Canino, and directed by Nick Russo: "A wife discovers that her husband goes to parks for sexual encounters with other men, and must decide how she will react to this."
The Epsilon Effect, written by David Kent, and directed by S. Michael Smith: "A brilliant-but-awkward scientist, an unemployed librarian, and a 17th-century Puritan walk into a bar… A fast-paced comedy about family, science, and finding your place in the world."
The College on Level Z, written by Ariel and Matt Sanders, and directed by Justin Rielly: "Wanda, a young parking valet for a hotel, sneaks away for a break on the garage's lowest level and she finds Edna, who claims to be a college president, and learns a lesson in life in this philosophical comic play."

[source: RocWiki events, 2019-May-6]

Rochester International Film Festival 2019 Program #4 screening
2019-05-11 20:00 - 21:42 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen the 2019 Rochester International Film Festival final Program #4 featuring:

Parting Shot (Ã–zgür Cem Aksoy, Turkey, 11 min.): "At a Turkish funeral, a man fumbles to explain his own loss. When the Hodia leading the proceedings intervenes, a complicated but comic discussion unfolds."
Alone in New York (Jonathan Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 2 min.): "A disillusioned businesswoman considers what her life might be like if she was the only inhabitant of New York City."
The Widow (Brendan Young, Australia, 29 min.): "Set in 1965, a Sicilian widow fights for her life when members of the local Calabrian mafia try to seize control of her murdered husband's produce business. MA"
Anacronte (RaÃºl Koler & Emiliano Sette, Argentina, 15 min.): "Anacronte and the Sorcerers of Evil (devoid of emotion and fulfilling their own destiny) test humanity in a struggle that casts their targets as winners and losers. MA"
All My Guardian Angels (Bernabé Rico, Spain, 15 min.): "A sports bag is abandoned on Christmas Day. Its contents undertake a journey of survival as it's handed off by nocturnal beings: its unsuspecting guardian angels."
Ashes (Prashant Singh, India, 21 min.): "A young boy and his grandfather share a special bond. When they're separated, the boy struggles to understand what's going on around him. Produced by Tej Sisodia."
Two Balloons (Mark C. Smith, USA, 9 min.): "Two adventurous lemurs navigate their dirigibles halfway around the world to a place where happenstance and fate threaten to disrupt their reunion."

[source: Rochester International Film Festival website, 2019-May-6]

The Public screening (2019-May-11 @ 8:35 p.m.)
2019-05-11 20:35 - 22:34 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Public (Emilio Estevez, U.S. 2018, 119 min.) "An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-May-8]

Jivviden, Snack Shack, False Pockets musical performances
2019-05-11 21:30 - 23:30 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Facebook, 2019-May-6]

Brighton Farmers' Market
2019-05-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Brighton High School, 1150 S. Winton Rd., Brighton, New York, 14618, United States
The summer season of the Brighton Farmers' Market opens this Sunday, May 12! The Market is held Sundays 9 am to 1 p.m. in the Brighton High School parking lot, 1150 Winton Rd., S., Rochester. Please join us at 10 am as Supervisor Bill Moehle presides over the traditional Cutting of the Vine to inaugurate the new season. There will be live music, food trucks, and activities for kids, plus the finest all-local food, much of it organic.
[source: Brighton Farmers' Market website, 2019-May-8]

An Evening of One Acts theatrical performances (2019-May-12 @ 1 p.m.)
2019-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | MuCCC (Multi-use Community Cultural Center), 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States

North Section Public Tour (2019-May-12 @ 2 p.m.)
2019-05-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Mt. Hope Cemetery North Gatehouse, 791 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
This overview tour is a two-hour walk of approximately one mile. It includes the graves of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, as well as topics of local history, horticulture, geology, architecture, monument symbolism, and more. Please note that in addition to paved roads the route includes some hills and uneven terrain, grassy areas, and dirt paths. We recommend comfortable walking shoes — not open sandals.
[source: Friends of Mt. Hope website, 2019-May-6]

The Mustang screening (2019-May-12 @ 4:30 p.m.)
2019-05-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Missing Link screening (2019-May-12 @ 7 p.m.)
2019-05-12 19:00 - 20:34 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

The Public screening (2019-May-12 @ 8:35 p.m.)
2019-05-12 20:35 - 22:34 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Easter Parade screening (2019-May-13 @ 1:30 p.m.)
2019-05-13 13:30 - 15:17 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Easter Parade (Charles Walters, U.S. 1948, 107 min., 35mm) as part of the Holiday Favorite! series.
When Fred Astaire is dumped by partner Ann Miller, he picks unsophisticated and uncoordinated Judy Garland out of a chorus as her replacement. One of the most successful musicals from MGM's famed Freed Unit, the only pairing of Garland and Astaire (who came out of retirement just for the opportunity to work with Garland) showcases their incredible talents performing a score composed by Irving Berlin. Astaire's innovative slow-motion number "Stepping Out with My Baby" and the elaborate backlot recreation of New York's Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday remain awe-inspiring technical achievements.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2019-Apr-22]

Missing Link screening (2019-May-13 @ 7 p.m.)
2019-05-13 19:00 - 20:34 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

The Public screening (2019-May-13 @ 8:35 p.m.)
2019-05-13 20:35 - 22:34 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Books Sandwiched In: Benjamin Banta, PhD reviews "The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age" by David E. Sanger
2019-05-14 12:12 - 12:52 | Bausch and Lomb Library Building, 110 South Ave., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Basuch and Lomb Library Building, Benjamin Banta, PhD will review The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age by David E. Sanger.
From the White House Situation Room to the dens of Chinese government hackers to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, New York Times national security correspondent David E. Sanger outline show cyberweapons transformed world politics more than any other threat since the atomic bomb.
[source: Friends and Foundation mailing, 2019-Mar-5]

Mike Wallace Is Here screening (2019-May-14 @ 7 p.m.)
2019-05-14 19:00 - 20:34 | Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. #100, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
The Little will screen Mike Wallace Is Here (Avi Belkin, U.S. 2019, 94 min.) as part of the One Take Documentary Series.
Never before has journalism in America been so hotly debated. At a time when it seems like the hard-hitting question is fighting for its right to be asked, Mike Wallace Is Here turns the tough question loose on its inventor to understand how we got here and what's really at stake.
Legendary newsman Mike Wallace unflinchingly interrogated the 20th century's biggest figures in over fifty years on the air, and his aggressive reporting style and showmanship redefined what America came to expect from broadcasters. Unearthing decades of never-before-seen footage from the 60 Minutes vault, this documentary portrait explores what drove and plagued this restless reporter, whose storied career was entwined with the evolution of journalism itself.

[source: Little Theatre website, 2019-May-6]

Reel Mind Film Series about Mental Health — 2019 Season: Evelyn screening
2019-05-14 19:00 - 20:40 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Evelyn (Orlando von Einsiedel, U.K. 2019, 100 min.) followed by a discussion with film participant Gwennie von Einsiedel as part of the Reel Mind Film Series about Mental Health — 2019 Season.
Following his Oscar winning The White Helmets, Orlando von Einsiedel turns his camera on his own family as they attempt to cope with a devastating loss. When his brother, newly diagnosed as schizophrenic and suffering from intense depression, took his own life at 22, Orlando and his other two siblings buried the trauma, rarely talking about it. Over a decade later, the remaining family set out on a hiking tour, visiting landscapes Evelyn liked to walk, to reflect on his life and death. The result is an intensely personal and moving take on the emotional impact of suicide within a family and a powerful account of the benefits of creating safe spaces for emotional communication. Shot in a subjective style and against the stunning backdrop of the British countryside, Evelyn is an emotionally raw film that documents the difficult, yet rewarding, attempt to navigate the rocky highlands of collective trauma.
[source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-May-6]

The Architecture of James H. Johnson
2019-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Greece Public Library, 2 Vince Tofany Blvd., Greece, New York, 14612, United States
During his career in Rochester, architect James Johnson was acclaimed for several of his unusual designs, including the Liberty Pole, the "Mushroom House," Temple Sinai and St. John the Evangelist Church in the town of Greece. Most of his other projects received little attention.
Christopher Brandt and Katie Comeau spent 18 months exploring Johnson's work. They will be sharing what they learned in this talk featuring new and old photographs of Johnson's projects.

[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2019-May-13]

Lust for Life screening
2019-05-14 19:30 - 21:32 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Lust for Life (Vincente Minnelli, U.S. 1956, 122 min., 35mm) as part of the Eastman Entertains series.
Vincente Minnelli's bold, colorful biography of Vincent Van Gogh is anchored by the vibrant performances of Kirk Douglas as Vincent and James Donald as his brother, Theo. Van Gogh, following an unsuccessful preaching career, finds himself drawn to the people of the town and the work that they do, which leads him to find drawing and, ultimately, painting. He is influenced by his relationships with painters Anton Mauve (Noel Purcell) and Paul Gaugin (Anthony Quinn), but the beautiful images he paints belie a struggle with depression. Douglas was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance and Quinn won his second Oscar in five years for his.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2019-May-6]

The Archive Ravens musical performance (2019-May-14 @ 8 p.m.)
2019-05-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
The Archive Ravens are equally passionate about creating new music and preserving music from different cultures and time periods. They are currently finishing their first album of original music, Trobairitz.
Refusing to be restricted by genre, Trobairitz is highly exploratory: it contains a Troubadour ballad, a Japanese cradle song, a musical palindrome set in the style of sacred music, a 50's/60's girl group number, a Samba dance tune, a James Bond-esque cinematic jazz piece, and much more. However, the messages underpinning the music are united by common themes – including an emphasis on resilience, appreciation for the natural world, and a resolve to be mindful of the current moment. Trobairitz seeks to capture the essence of many disparate cultures, in attempts to unearth the threads of humanity shared between us all.
The Archive Ravens developed out of an acoustic folk duo, Will Schantz (guitar) and Ava Sauer (vocals, keys), covering beloved tunes by Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, and other great musicians. Then, Tom Andolsek (guitar, saxophone, vocals) joined, and we began to diversify our repertoire. We now often perform with various friends, including Siena Facciolo (keys, vocals), Josh Miller (bass), and Chris Palace (drums).

[source: Abilene Bar and Lounge website, 2019-May-6]

Eyehategod, Negative Approach, Sheer Terror, Phobia musical performances
2019-05-14 21:00 - 23:00 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States

Public Informational Meeting: Sager Drive Reconstruction Project
2019-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Henry Hudson School #28, 450 Humboldt St., Rochester, New York, 14609, United States
Project Overview
Design Features (New Curbs, Driveways aprons, Sidewalk Replacement, Replacement of Catch Basins, Topsoil and Seed)
Utility Work
Project Schedule
Questions/Discussion

[source: City of Rochester website, 2019-May-15]

The Wall screening
2019-05-15 18:30 - 19:50 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Wall (U.S. 2018, 80 min.) "With rare footage from some of the most remote reaches of the U.S., 'The Wall' explores the impact, reveals unknown issues and details the unintended consequences of President Trump's $20 billion promise to build a wall from the Gulf to the Pacific." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2019-May-6]

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning screening
2019-05-15 19:30 - 20:59 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (Karel Reisz, U.K. 1960, 89 min., 16mm) as part of the Albert Finney series.
Albert Finney burst onto cinema screens in 1960 with this portrait of a young British upstart. Arthur Seaton is a hardworking factory worker in Nottingham who nonetheless rails against authority and what he sees as his fellow workers' compliance in their own misery. He finds solace in drinking contests and sexual trysts while trying to avoid complications, but when the consequences of his actions catch up with him, he has nowhere to turn. Based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Alan Stilltoe and equally a part of the "Brit New Wave," the "Angry Young Man" cycle, and "Kitchen Sink" drama, this film established Finney as a young actor to watch.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2019-May-6]

The Great Dead Cowboy Rodeo: Ryan Sutherland and The Revelators, Jackson Cavalier and Band, Whirlin' Jack Dervy, Amber Tracy musical performances
2019-05-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
[source: Abilene Bar and Lounge website, 2019-May-6]

Expert Timing, Jokes on U.S., Cottage Street, Tough Bus, Gilt musical performances
2019-05-15 21:00 - 23:00 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States

Art Opening: Genesee Libby Photography
2019-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream, 672 South Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream will host an Art Opening for Genesee Libby Photography by Jenn Libby, on display through May 30. [source: Facebook, 2019-May-15]

Rochester 2034 Launch Party
2019-05-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
Mayor Warren is excited to announce the launch of Rochester 2034, our city's new Comprehensive Plan. Rochester 2034 is a 15-year, strategic, community-wide plan to improve our community leading up to our 200th birthday. The project is the result of intense public input and we are now circling back with the community for you to review the draft plan and provide comments. We also want to express our deep gratitude to the thousands of people and organizations who participated in the Plan's development. This is truly a community effort, so let's celebrate its release together!
Please join the Mayor and her team on May 16, 2019 at 6:30pm at the Riverside Convention Center for this exciting event. Enjoy light refreshments, talk with City staff about the different topics covered in the Plan, and tell us your aspirations for Rochester as we approach our 200th birthday. All are welcome to attend!
In line with the Plan's emphasis on transportation choices, we encourage you to come to the event by transit (only two blocks south of the RTS Transit Center) or ride your bike! Extra bicycle parking will be provided. The Convention Center is also walkable from several city neighborhoods.

[source: City of Rochester website, 2019-May-15]
