In the Rundel Auditorium on the 3rd floor of the Rundel Memorial Building is a Rochester's Rich History discussion titled Mr. Abbott's Wars: The Life and Times of Rochester's Leading Cold Warrior and Most Decorated Soldier. Come hear the story … Continue reading
Please join us at VSW for a memorial event to celebrate the life of Nathan Lyons (January 10, 1930 — August 31, 2016). There will be several speakers as well as opportunities for guests to leave a video or written … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Deepwater Horizon (Peter Berg, Hong Kong / U.S. 2016, 107 min.) "A dramatization of the April 2010 disaster when the offshore drilling rig, Deepwater Horizon, exploded and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history."
The Cinema will screen Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Edward Zwick, China / U.S. 2016, 118 min.) "Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen Ride the Pink Horse (Robert Montgomery, U.S. 1947, 101 min., 35mm) as part of the Noir Effect series. Leading man Robert Montgomery's second feature as director is one of the most stylish and criminally underrated of … Continue reading
Bernunzio's will host Guitars In The Round featuring Bob Sneider, Petar Kodzas, and talented singer-guitarist Kinloch Nelson.
The Bug Jar will host a Benefit Show for Tim Avery featuring Maybird, Alberto Alaska, The Dirty Pennies, Machine Gun English, and Dangerbyrd. Tim Avery (who has been the backbone of Bug Jar's entertainment booking) was recently diagnosed with Cancer. … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen The Magnificent Seven (Antoine Fuqua, U.S. 2016, 133 min.) "Seven gun men in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves."
The Little will screen The Last Starfighter (Nick Castle, U.S. 1984, 101 min.) as part of the Saturday Night Rewind series. After finally achieving the high score on Starfighter, his favorite arcade game, everyday teenager Alex Rogan (Lance Guest) meets … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen July '64 (Carvin Eison, U.S. 2006, 60 min.) July '64 tells the story of a historic three-day race riot that erupted in two African American neighborhoods in Rochester, New York. On the night of July 24, … Continue reading
November 20th marks Transgender Day of Remembrance a day in which we come together to honor the memory of those lost. TDOR takes on many forms depending on the needs of the community, but at each observance across the country … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen Nora Prentiss (Vincent Sherman, U.S. 1947, 111 min., 16mm) as part of the Noir Effect series. The murder of Dr. Richard Talbot is the central mystery of this film. In flashback, we see that he was … Continue reading
Join us on Sunday, November 20, 2-4 p.m. for a reading by poet Steve Coffman, followed by our Open Mic. Steve Coffman grew up in South Bend, Indiana, attended the University of Michigan, where he won three Avery Hopwood creative … Continue reading
What is hate? How does it shape our thoughts, identities, and communities? What can we do about it? Join Gandhi Institute director Kit Miller for an afternoon dedicated to exploring this seldom discussed topic through a variety of perspectives and … Continue reading