David Rovics grew up in a family of classical musicians in Wilton, Connecticut, and became a fan of populist regimes early on. By the early 90's he was a full-time busker in the Boston subways and by the mid-90's he … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen The Conversation (Francis Ford Coppola, U.S. 1974, 112 min., 35mm). The quintessential study of Watergate-era paranoia, Coppola's small-scale follow-up to his Godfather triumphs is one of his tightest and most effective films. Gene Hackman gives a … Continue reading
Sharky has been away a long time, and he says he's come home to take care of his newly blind brother. It's Christmas Eve so naturally there's a card game on — but for Sharky, the stakes are really, really … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Race (Stephen Hopkins, France / Germany / Canada 2016, 134 min.) "Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he … Continue reading
The Flying Squirrel will screen Who is Vermin Supreme? An Outsider Odyssey (Steve Onderick, U.S. 2014, 100 min.) Come find out about the friendly fascist that knows what's good for you, promises a tooth brush and a pony for every … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen The Big Short (Adam McKay, U.S. 2015, 130 min.) "Four denizens in the world of high-finance predict the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s, and decide to take on the big banks for their … Continue reading
Oresteiaa daring new play is performed on the shore of a lake. Its idealistic young author is devastated when his work is mocked by family and friends. Passions and jealousies surge as his beloved gives her heart away to his … Continue reading
Sharky has been away a long time, and he says he's come home to take care of his newly blind brother. It's Christmas Eve so naturally there's a card game on — but for Sharky, the stakes are really, really … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen El abrazo de la serpiente (Embrace of the Serpent, Ciro Guerra, Colombia/Venezuela/Argentina 2015, 125 min., DCP, various languages w/subtitles). In the third feature by Ciro Guerra, a film at once blistering and poetic, the ravages of … Continue reading
At Abilene is the 7th Annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash! hostebd by Tommy Brunett, Brian Williams and Jimmy Mac.
The Cinema will screen Room (Lenny Abrahamson, Ireland / Canada 2015, 118 min.) "A kidnapped mother and son make a daring escape, and experience a dramatic homecoming provoking a look into the power of imagination and the unstoppable force of … Continue reading
The Little will screen Welcome to the Dollhouse (Todd Solondz, U.S. 1995, 88 min.) as part of the Mondo Movie Series. Seventh-grade is no fun. Especially for Dawn Weiner when everyone at school calls you 'Dog-Face' or 'Wiener-Dog.' Not to … Continue reading
Celebrate North America's unique historical tradition with self-guided walks through the sugar bush, 19th-century sugaring demos, modern syrup-making demos and sample maple treats. Enjoy a pancake breakfast ($), crafts, demonstrations and activities at the nature center and in the historic … Continue reading
Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner will present a lecture titled Women Voted in New York — Before Columbus as part of Rochester's Rich History Series in the Rundel Auditorium of the Rundel Library Building. March is Women's History Month! While white … Continue reading