While the standards and accountability movement has largely succeeded in heightening awareness of disparities in student achievement, surprisingly little attention has been given to what it takes to create conditions in schools that will make achievement for all students more … Continue reading
The Irondequoit Public Library will host a screening of Shoulders To Stand On: The LGBT History of Rochester (Kevin J. Indovino, U.S. 2014, 90 min.) Learn the history of the LGBT Community in Rochester from the people who made that … Continue reading
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Beechwood Neighborhood Coaltion! This month, we are happy to announce that we will be hosting a Mayoral Candidates Forum. Looking forward to a great event!
The Cinema will screen The Zookeeper's Wife (Niki Caro, Czech Republic / U.K. / U.S. 2017, 127 min.) "The Zookeeper's Wife tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen Lawrence of Arabia (David Lean, U.K./U.S. 1962, 216 min., 35mm) as part of the Period Dramas series. Peter O'Toole, Anthony Quinn, Alec Guinness, and Omar Sharif star in the epic film of a lifetime. As seen … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Their Finest (Lone Scherfig, U.K. / Sweden 2016, 117 min.) "A former secretary, newly appointed as a scriptwriter for propaganda films, joins the cast and crew of a major production while the Blitz rages around them."
Food and Craft Vendors; Chalk Art Festival; Annual Beer and Wine Stroll; Night Train Band at Rotary Bandstand; and more.
"Cocktail-inspired jewelry by Christine Meyer" "With spirit tastings by Black Button Distillery" "A one-night stand presented by Pop Up Roc: opening and closing party from 5-9 pm."
Welding for Wellness is an artistic collaboration of metal trades students from local BOCES programs and the Arc and Flame center. Metal sculptures created by students will be auctioned off to support the Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe Inc. Welding … Continue reading
New 16mm and handmade films by VSW MFA students Meghan Ameden, Nilson Carroll, and Mary Lewandowski. Three short films with live sound will be projected in 16mm along with handmade film loops at 7pm and again at 9pm in the … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen The Fate of the Furious (F. Gary Gray, U.S. 2017, 136 min.) "When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen Guys and Dolls (Joseph L. Mankiewicz, U.S. 1955, 150 min., 35mm). Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra are the incorrigible gamblers Sky Masterson and Nathan Detroit who involve each other in a complicated plot to maintain "The … Continue reading
Celebrate the women who changed rock and roll forever with this brand new show from Jeff Tyzik. The music of Carole King, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, Heart, Carly Simon, and more is brought to life by … Continue reading
Wicked fun, saxophone-driven, percussive groove-rock band The BuddhaHood will perform at The Firehouse Saloon.