20th Century Women screening (2017-Mar-2 @ 7 p.m.)
2017-03-02 19:00 - 20:59 (America/New_York) | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen 20th Century Women (Mike Mills, U.S. 2016, 119 min.) "The story of three women who explore love and freedom in Southern California during the late 1970s." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2017-Feb-22]

Blaxploitalian screening
2017-03-02 19:30 - 20:35 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Blaxploitalian (Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, Italy / U.S. 2016, 65 min., DCP, English and Italian w/subtitles) with filmmaker Fred Kudjo Kuwornu in person, as part of the Survey of Contemporary Italian Cinema series.
Blaxploitalian is a documentary about the role of actors of African descent throughout the history of Italian cinema, beginning with the first black artist to appear uncredited in the 1915 Italian film SalambÃ², directed by Domenico Gaido. Italian-Ghanaian filmmaker Fred Kuwornu offers a unique insight into the reality of African-Italian and African diasporic actors working in the Italian entertainment industry.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2017-Feb-27]

Some Stories and a Fake Ad theatrical performance
2017-03-02 19:30 - 21:30 | MuCCC (Multi-use Community Cultural Center), 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The MuCCC will host a performance of Some Stories and a Fake Ad by Justin Rielly.
In this new collection of short scenes by the TANYS award-winning playwright anything can happen: underworld queen Persephone's work with the earthly crops is interrupted by a suave insurance man who may be more than he lets on —a sequel to last year's "Haddie and Percy"; a grieving father vows revenge on the Brothers Grimm, but not for the reasons one would think; The Princess Guild, or whoever is left of the fairy tale goddesses, convenes for its regular meeting; an ambitious model wants to promote a bacon-scented perfume though his agent has her doubts; two high school friends and a tennis player have one last round of their favorite practice game before the competition kicks in; and a new stomach cleansing solution sweeps the nation.
[source: MuCCC website, 2017-Feb-27]

The Dig, Communist Daughter, The Demos musical performances
2017-03-02 20:30 - 22:30 | Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
[source: Facebook, 2017-Feb-27]

Gold screening (2017-Mar-2 @ 9:45 p.m.)
2017-03-02 21:45 - 23:45 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Gold (Stephen Gaghan, U.S. 2016, 120 min.) "Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on a journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2017-Feb-22]

TEDxRochester
2017-03-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
Features live talks, artists performance, and interactive workshops by innovators and thought leaders from the Rochester area.
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2017-Feb-27]

Women in Comics and Film: an Overview
2017-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Bausch and Lomb Library Building, 110 South Ave., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
Jason M. Poole will present a lecture titled Women in Comics and Film: an Overview in the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building.
It has taken women a long time to break into the boys' club strongholds of visual media, but over the last few years we've seen an explosion of talented creators and directors emerge on the scene. Learn about the pioneers and the trendsetters in this brief overview of women in comics and films representing their characters.
[source: Monroe County Library website, 2017-Feb-27]

Humanities, Arts, and the City: David Skorton
2017-03-03 14:00 - 17:30 | Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
After a brief address, Secretary Skorton will participate on a panel with Bruce Barnes of the George Eastman Museum; Kate Bennett, Rochester Museum and Science Center; Jonathan Binstock, Memorial Art Gallery; and Jamal Rossi, Eastman School of Music. Moderated by Mark Cuddy, Geva Theater. There will be a Q and A with the audience and a reception will follow.
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2017-Mar-1]

Lily's Luscious Lips art show
2017-03-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Cat Clay, 1115 E. Main St. Hungerford Building, Suite #242, Rochester, New York, United States
Lip art by Tina Starr, A one-night stand presented by Pop Up Roc: opening and closing party from 5-9 pm.
[source: Facebook, 2017-Feb-27]

Andrew Salomone: The Slow TV Crafting Cycle discussion
2017-03-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
In VSW's Seminar Room is a conversation between Andrew Salomone, and Tate Shaw titled The Slow TV Crafting Cycle.
Crafty hobbies have become a popular form of stress relief from the pressures of being perpetually plugged in. Netflix even picked up Norwegian "Slow TV," featuring live videos of people knitting, to give viewers a calming fix. During his time in the Project Space, Andrew Salomone hasl developed and documented handmade costumes that he calls "social media hazmat suits," as well as puppets that explore our dynamic relationship with technology through traditional craft processes.
[source: Visual Studies Workshop e-mail, 2017-Mar-1]

Girls Rock! Gets Ugly: Art Opening
2017-03-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Ugly Duck Coffee (formerly 1975 Gallery), 89 Charlotte St., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
Girls Rock! Rochester Gets Ugly for Women's History Month! We are celebrating Women's History Month by exhibiting 5+ years of GR!R art. We will be also showcasing new work from local artists that are collaborating with us on our upcoming cookbook zine. There will be music from a handful of local female musicians and many other suprises. Come and rock with us in an evening of art, music, community, coffee and food!
[source: Facebook, 2017-Feb-27]

Luz Del DÃa: Copyrighting the Light of Day Opening Reception
2017-03-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Flower City Arts Center (formerly Genesee Center for Arts and Education), 713 Monroe Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Opening Reception for Luz Del DÃa: Copyrighting the Light of Day by Stephanie Mercedes will be held in the Sunken Room Gallery at the Flower City Arts Center, on display through March 31.
In response to the Argentine Bill No. 2517-D-2015 that would erase all photographic remnants of the Dirty War from public access artist, Mercedes, attempts to preserve the archive by copyrighting "the light of day" of each image. Negatives and altered photographs displayed on light boxes will show the process of preserving the archive.
[source: Flower City Arts Center website, 2017-Feb-27]

Opening Reception: Poltits: Art Coalition, We the Tits
2017-03-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley (GAGV), 100 College Ave., Ste. 100, Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
Gallery Q at the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley will host an Opening Reception for We the Tits by the Poltits: Art Coalition, on display through March 31.
Politits: Art Coalition (PAC) is a small band of women making provocative performative and visual art working together to take over different spaces around the city of Rochester; showing their work as a group. […] The PAC, whose mission is to encourage the exhibition of strong local female artist, has made work specifically for Gallery Q. The Pac is meant to offer each member (and aspiring makers) support as well as a place to go for discussion and help. The main drive in starting this coalition was to bring strong female artists of Rochester together, "so that we may make together, talk to each other, and encourage each other to succeed in our pursuit of a career in the arts" stated the PAC.
[source: Facebook, 2017-Feb-27]

Fences screening (2017-Mar-3 @ 7 p.m.)
2017-03-03 19:00 - 21:19 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Fences (Denzel Washington, U.S. 2016, 139 min.) "A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2017-Mar-1]

Mia Madre screening (2017-Mar-3 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2017-03-03 19:30 - 21:17 | Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum (formerly George Eastman House), 900 East Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The Dryden will screen Mia Madre (Nanni Moretti, Italy/France/Germany 2015, 107 min., 35mm, English and Italian w/subtitles) as part of the Survey of Contemporary Italian Cinema series.
Acclaimed Italian auteur Nanni Moretti finds comedy and pathos in the story of Margherita, a harried film director (Margherita Buy) trying to juggle the demands of her latest movie and a personal life in crisis. The star of her film, a charming but hammy American actor (John Turturro) imported for the production, initially presents nothing but headaches, and her crew is close to mutiny. Away from the shoot, Margherita tries to hold her life together as her beloved mother's illness progresses, and her teenage daughter grows ever more distant. Characteristically self-reflexive and autobiographical, Moretti's latest film speaks to the poignancy of human transience, how we process loss, and how we gain strength through humor.
[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2017-Feb-27]

Life Is A Dream theatrical performance (2017-Mar-3 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2017-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Bread and Water Theatre, 172 W. Main St., Rochester, New York, United States
Considered one of the outstanding Spanish dramas of all time, this 17th-century allegory explores the mysteries of human destiny, the illusory nature of existence, and the struggle between predestination and free will. On the basic plot structure of King's suspicions of his son's role in an impending revolution, the playwright builds a dramatic edifice of theatricality, rich in symbolism and metaphor, expressed in magnificent poetry.
[source: Bread and Water Theatre , 2017-Feb-27]

Swans theatrical reading
2017-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | MuCCC (Multi-use Community Cultural Center), 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The MuCCC will host a performance of Swans by Maria Brandt.
Paul's mother returns after a ten-year absence, forcing Paul to confront the circumstances of her leaving and his own complicity in shaping a world where women are not always safe. The reading will be followed by a short reception hosted by the playwright.
[source: MuCCC website, 2017-Feb-27]

Baltimore, Playtime, Western Union: Small Boats screenings
2017-03-03 20:00 - 21:54 | Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, New York, 14202, United States
The Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center will host a screening of films by Isaac Julien: Baltimore (Isaac Julien, U.K. 2003, 12 min.), Playtime (Isaac Julien, U.K. 2013, 70 min.), and Western Union: Small Boats (Isaac Julien, U.K. 2007, 32 min). [source: forwarded e-mail, 2017-Jan-23]

Eastman Wind Orchestra musical performance (2017-Mar-3 @ 8 p.m.)
2017-03-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
[source: Eastman School of Music Calendar, 2017-Feb-27]

Danielle Ponder & The Tomorrow People musical performance
2017-03-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
Danielle Ponder and The Tomorrow People are quickly becoming a force in the Upstate NY Music scene. They combine funk, soul, hip-hop, gospel, rock and everything in between to create a sonic landscape that needs to be experienced. Words do not do their shows justice. Come see the band in a smaller setting because it is not going to able to happen soon. They are going places and you'll be able to say you did.
[source: Facebook, 2017-Feb-27]

The Founder screening (2017-Mar-3 @ 9:25 p.m.)
2017-03-03 21:25 - 23:20 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen The Founder (John Lee Hancock, U.S. 2016, 115 min.) "The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers' innovative fast food eatery, McDonald's, into one of the biggest restaurant businesses in the world with a combination of ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2017-Mar-1]

Loot 2 screening
2017-03-04 11:30 - 13:40 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen Loot 2 (Nischal Basnet, Nepal 2017, 130 min.) [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2017-Mar-1]

Carol Faulkner: Lucretia Mott at Seneca Falls
2017-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Women's Rights National Historical Park, 136 Fall St., Seneca Falls, New York, 13148, United States
Women's Rights National Historical Park is pleased to have Professor Carol Faulkner give a presentation titled "Lucretia Mott at Seneca Falls." Her discussion will describe Mott's distinctive contributions and significance to the Seneca Falls Convention.
[source: Rochester City Newspaper events calendar, 2017-Mar-1]

The Rochester English-Speaking Union Highschool Shakespeare Contest
2017-03-04 13:00 - 15:00 | MuCCC (Multi-use Community Cultural Center), 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The MuCCC will host a presentation of The Rochester English-Speaking Union Highschool Shakespeare Contest
The Rochester English-Speaking Union Highschool Shakespeare Contest gives high school students a chance to interpret a monologue and a sonnet by the bard, and audiences the chance to hear teens help immortal dramatic word-craft cross the centuries. One participant is selected to go to a national conference and competition in New York City. Free refreshments and a chance to meet the young actors.
[source: MuCCC website, 2017-Feb-27]

People's March for Education Justice
2017-03-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Pole, 1 Liberty Pole Wy., Rochester, New York, 14604, United States
As we continue to defend the institution of public education from federal attacks by Donald Trump and Betsy Devos, we march to defend that same institution here in New York. The public investment Governor Cuomo proposes in his education budget this year is woefully inadequate and falls way short of being equitable. It will negatively impact our most vulnerable students from early child care to higher education all across the state. Black, brown, immigrant, refugee, low-income, LGBTQIA, English Language Learners, homeless students and students with disabilities, are worthy of an investment that will meet their needs not deny them opportunities to be successful.
[source: Facebook, 2017-Feb-27]

Girl Rising Film Screening and Discussion
2017-03-04 14:15 - 15:56 | Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, New York, United States
Girl Rising (Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, Richard Robbins, U.S. / India 2013, 101 min.) will be screened at the Downtown United Presbyterian Church followed by a discussion.
Join Gandhi Institute Fellow and RIT Scholar, Janine Burge, for a film screening of "Girl Rising." The film spotlights nine unforgettable stories of girls living in the developing world striving to overcome insurmountable odds to achieve their dreams.
[source: M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence website, 2017-Feb-27]

A Dog's Purpose screening (2017-Mar-4 @ 4:15 p.m.)
2017-03-04 16:15 - 17:55 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
The Cinema will screen A Dog's Purpose (Lasse HallstrÃ¶m, U.S. 2017, 100 min.) "A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners." [source: Cinema Theater coming soon page, 2017-Mar-1]

Fences screening (2017-Mar-4 @ 7 p.m.)
2017-03-04 19:00 - 21:19 | Cinema Theatre, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

Holy Hockey theatrical performance
2017-03-04 19:30 - 21:00 | MuCCC (Multi-use Community Cultural Center), 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, New York, 14607, United States
The MuCCC will host a performance of Holy Hockey by Lawrence Jones.
Christmas and Chanukah collide at the hockey rink, where unexpected events cause the rabbi and the minister to re-evaluate their calling. Will their friendship hold amidst a professional rivalry, as they and their families search for deeper meaning in the holidays.
[source: MuCCC website, 2017-Feb-27]

Life Is A Dream theatrical performance (2017-Mar-4 @ 7:30 p.m.)
2017-03-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Bread and Water Theatre, 172 W. Main St., Rochester, New York, United States
