After a vicious military coup in 1973, Chile became a neoliberal test subject of epic proportions. The generals and capitalist economists involved developed a brand new constitution to suppress labor activity and to privatise the schools, healthcare system, and other … Continue reading
The 2016 Presidential campaign has generated renewed interest in a provision in the U.S. tax code known as the Johnson Amendment that prohibits tax-exempt organizations, including churches and other houses of worship, from endorsing or opposing political candidates. The Republican … 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."
At today's Books Sandwiched In discussion, Ryan Acuff will review Evicted : poverty and profit in the American city by Matthew Desmond in the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building.
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