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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen A Dog's Purpose (Lasse Hallström, U.S. 2017, 100 min.) "A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners."
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."
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen the darkly brilliant film, The Bridge on the River Kwai (David Lean, U.K./U.S. 1957, 161 min., 35mm) as part of the 12 Postcards from Prison series. A group of British P.O.W.'s captured by the Japanese during … Continue reading
The JCC will host a performance of The Flick by Annie Baker in the CenterStage Theatre. Three underpaid employees of a run-down movie theater tear tickets, clean up popcorn and attend to one of the few remaining 35 millimeter film … Continue reading
The Good Pointe Society invites you to attend this year's Black and White Masquerade Ball! This electrifying event promises to be the white hot party of the season with cool beats provided by DJ Flex.
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 … Continue reading
Clinical Psychologist Emma Forbes-Jones will debunk myths and address the range of trans identities and experiences, issues of terminology, biology, etiquette, and policy advocacy, and their relevance to us in our communities.
The Cinema will screen Moana (Ron Clements, Don Hall, U.S. 2016, 107 min.) "In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The JCC will host a performance of The Flick by Annie Baker in the CenterStage Theatre. Three underpaid employees of a run-down movie theater tear tickets, clean up popcorn and attend to one of the few remaining 35 millimeter film … Continue reading