2000-Word Club Open Mic hosted by Len Messineo (2015-Oct-28 @ 7 p.m.)
Writers & Books 740 University Ave., Rochester, New York, United StatesMust be under 2000 words; must be able to stand on its own; must be prose (no poetry)
Must be under 2000 words; must be able to stand on its own; must be prose (no poetry)
The Dryden will screen New York Portrait I, II, III (Peter Hutton, U.S. 1978—1990, 47 min., 16mm). "Hutton's sketchbook of mid-1970s New York, edited in three parts over twelve years, is a chronicle of indelible impressions and an act of … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Phoenix (Christian Petzold, Germany / Poland 2014, 98 min.) "A disfigured concentration-camp survivor (Nina Hoss), unrecognizable after facial reconstruction surgery, searches ravaged postwar Berlin for the husband (Ronald Zehrfeld) who might have betrayed her to the … Continue reading
In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a discussion with Elizabeth McKinley titled How's Your "Sugar?" Are you or someone you love at risk for diabetes? Well, many people are, and don't even know … Continue reading
In the Central Library's Lower Link Gallery is a reception for the 5th Annual International Juried Art of the Book Exhibit, on display through January 3. The Art of the Book exhibit displays artist books and altered books from book … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen the charmingly clever Sherlock Holmes tale, Mr. Holmes (Bill Condon, U.K. / U.S. 2015, 104 min.) "An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes looks back on his life, and grapples with an unsolved case involving a beautiful woman."
The Dryden will screen Shivers (David Cronenberg, Canada 1975, 87 min., DCP). Will they never learn? Playing god triggers the apocalypse once again, when scientists implanting patients with "helpful" parasites with the hope that they will function as replacements for … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Phoenix (Christian Petzold, Germany / Poland 2014, 98 min.) "A disfigured concentration-camp survivor (Nina Hoss), unrecognizable after facial reconstruction surgery, searches ravaged postwar Berlin for the husband (Ronald Zehrfeld) who might have betrayed her to the … Continue reading
Come be spooked, entertained, and enlightened at Museum of the Dead! This 21+ event will feature art, live music, De-Tours (Dead Tours) of the Gallery, storytelling, fortune telling, giveaways, a costume contest, and food and drink for purchase.
Hear from Central Library staff about their paranormal experiences in the Rundel Memorial Building and stories of ghastly happenings in old Rochester. Participants will also tour the stacks and receive 'Is the Central Library Haunted?' booklet. Fridays, October 23 and … Continue reading