Michael Boester, Associate Professor of Geography, Monroe Community College, will cover the history of American graveyards, starting with the rural cemetery movement up to and including today's trends towards cremation and green burials. He will also share biographies of many … Continue reading
Powerful diesel locomotives are the backbone of the modern railroad industry. From humble yard switchers to high-horsepower road engines, these locomotives have ruled the rails since their widespread introduction the 1940s. Don't miss your opportunity to climb aboard these kings … Continue reading
Rochester's very first VegFest. Featuring speakers, vendors, exhibitors, and food to share with Rochester. All are welcome, whether you are veg or veg-curious.
For the past three years, Ellen Handy has been conducting research at the Eastman Museum for her forthcoming book, Histories of Photography: An Introduction, which draws extensively on the museum's collections. Handy states, "The George Eastman Museum is the home … Continue reading
In the Rundel Conference Room of the Rundel Library Building, Gary Craig discusses his new book, Seven million : a cop, a priest, a soldier for the IRA, and the still-unsolved Rochester Brink's heist as part of Rochester's Rich History. … Continue reading
The Little will screen May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers (Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio, U.S. 2017, 104 min.) followed by a video conferencing session with co-director Mike Bonfiglio as part of the One Take Documentary Series. Filmed … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen The Trip to Spain (Michael Winterbottom, U.K. 2017, 108 min.) "Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on a six-part episodic road trip through Spain, sampling the restaurants, eateries, and sights along the way."
This is an issues that woman of colour constantly have to deal with. To be clear you shouldn't touch anyone's hair without their permission. For a lot of black woman having their hair touched is a form of microaggression, which … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Atomic Blonde (David Leitch, Germany / Sweden / U.S. 2017, 115 min.) "An undercover Mi6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen Sergeant York (Howard Hawks, U.S. 1941, 134 min., 35mm) as part of the WWI series. Alvin Cullum York, a third-grade dropout who found religion, vowed to obey the commandment "Thou shalt not kill." That vow put … Continue reading
EIO was formed in 2012, in the wake of a collaboration with David D. McIntire and bassist Brian Padavic. Over the course of this project, the notion of an ensemble that performed indeterminate works took hold and Ryan Oldham was … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Good Time (Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, U.S. 2017, 101 min.) "After a heist goes awry, a bank robber tries to free his brother from Rikers Island, all in one night."
Powerful diesel locomotives are the backbone of the modern railroad industry. From humble yard switchers to high-horsepower road engines, these locomotives have ruled the rails since their widespread introduction the 1940s. Don't miss your opportunity to climb aboard these kings … Continue reading
Everyone has a secret. But not everyone has the guts to share it with a group of strangers. In honor of the Rochester Fringe Fest, our September 17th Speak Easy will feature nine brave souls sharing their secrets. It'll be … Continue reading
A large collection of historical artifacts from the Lehigh Valley Railroad is on display at the museum. The gift shop will be open.