The Dryden will screen The Clock (Vincente Minnelli, U.S. 1945, 90 min., 35mm). Country-boy soldier Robert Walker is on a two-day pass in the big city when he meets office girl Judy Garland. In almost no time they realize they … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Bridge of Spies (Steven Spielberg, U.S. / India / Germany 2015, 141 min.) "During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate … Continue reading |
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A Public Meeting on The Promenade at Erie Harbor will be held in Kate Gleason Auditorium in the Bausch and Lomb Library Building. This public informational meeting regarding The Promenade at Erie Harbor will include a formal presentation beginning promptly … Continue reading
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Mayor Lovely A. Warren, City Council President Loretta C. Scott and Police Chief Michael Ciminelli announced that five town-hall style public meetings will be held to gain community input on the Rochester Police Department's Body Worn Camera Program.
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The HPNA will host its 7th Annual Social and Local Holiday Market on December 1st. The highlight of this gathering is the our local Holiday Market, featuring the arts, crafts, food, and other products from local vendors. It is also … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Bridge of Spies (Steven Spielberg, U.S. / India / Germany 2015, 141 min.) "During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate … Continue reading |
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In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a Business First Wednesdays on Record Keeping/Taxes. Free workshops for business professionals and aspiring business owners. The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County and the College … Continue reading
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In connection with The Curious Reality of Images: Rick McKee Hock, Meredith Davenport will develop a project based on medical images made at Beth Israel hospital in NYC. The images were placed on a small thumb drive that Davenport, Hock's … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Bridge of Spies (Steven Spielberg, U.S. / India / Germany 2015, 141 min.) "During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate … Continue reading |
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In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building, Michelle Weiler will present a lecture titled Rethink Your Drink!. Do you know what's in that bottle? Natural sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup, 100% fruit juice? What does … Continue reading
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Come learn about this historic cemetery. We'll hear about some of the notable Rochesterians who are buried there as well as discuss the art and symbolism of some of the grave markers. Maureen Whalen will present a fascinating program on … Continue reading
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The Little will screen Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (Nicholas Webster, U.S. 1964, min.) as part of the Mondo Movie Series. Martian ruler Kimar (Leonard Hicks) is upset that the children of Mars are lazy and under the influence of … Continue reading The UofR Cinema Group will screen Clueless (Amy Heckerling, U.S. 1995, 97 min.) in Hoyt Auditorium. "A rich high school student tries to boost a new pupil's popularity, but reckons without affairs of the heart getting in the way."
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Each month, Writers and Books participates in the citywide First Friday program. We pick a theme, and keep our doors open until 10:00 p.m. In addition to the fun, we're hosting on the first floor, you can also peruse our … Continue reading
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Krampus is coming to town! He arrives on Friday, December 4 for a two day stint at the Hungerford. Special events include . . . "Put the 'U' in Krampus"—capture your inner Krampus at the photobooth in studio #225. Participate … Continue reading
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Krampus is coming to town! He arrives on Friday, December 4 for a two day stint at the Hungerford. Special events include . . . "Put the 'U' in Krampus"—capture your inner Krampus at the photobooth in studio #225. Participate … Continue reading
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We are writing to you today to introduce you to "It's a Wonderful Life in the South Wedge 2015", an event produced by the Business Association of the South Wedge (BASWA) that will be held on Saturday, December 5th from … Continue reading
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45+ local artists and makers will have their work on display for your holiday present buying needs (and maybe a little something for yourself ;D ). The vendors will be located in The Historic German House (315 Gregory St.) and … Continue reading
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The MuCCC will host a performance of ¡Qué Locura! (Such Craziness!) as part of the Puerto Rican Festival Inc. An original and very funny play about Latino families and their issues. Play is written in English with some Spanish words … Continue reading The Dryden will screen Ziegfeld Follies (Vincente Minnelli, Lemuel Ayers, Roy Del Ruth, Robert Lewis, Merrill Pye, George Sidney, and Charles Walters, U.S. 1946, 110 min., 35mm). William Powell, once again as Florenz Ziegfeld, looks down from the heavens and orchestrates … Continue reading |
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In keeping with his annual holiday tradition, Andrew W.K. will celebrate the merriest time of the season this year with a series of intimate solo shows. Up-close, intense, and partier than ever, these cozy bars and clubs will be packed … Continue reading
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The Rochester Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the Greater Rochester Chapter of the National Organization for Women present a lecture with Annie Laurie Gaylor discussing The Battle of Church and State: A Report from … Continue reading
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Are the holidays challenging for you? Perhaps you feel stressed, discouraged, overwhelmed, or sad? For the 5th year, we're hosting a space that welcomes holiday blues, grumpiness, and everything else! Come experience a loving and supportive space for however you … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Never Get Tired—The BTMI Story (Sara Crow, U.S. 2014, 91 minl.) "Never Get Tired is the story of underground musician Jeff Rosenstock, who put his songs online for free and redefined punk rock for the internet … Continue reading |
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In the 3-6408 (K-307) Medical Center, Dr. Merrily Kuhn will discuss Health Bites: Spices as Natural Medicine. Dr. Merrily Kuhn. In the last decade, major medical centers have identified how selected spices can compliment the prevention and management of chronic … Continue reading
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The Little will screen The Armor Of Light (Abigail Disney, Kathleen Hughes, U.S. 2015, 88 min.) as part of the One Take Documentary Series. Documentary producer Abigail Disney's directorial debut follows the journey of Reverend Rob Schenck, an evangelical minister … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen Big Business (Leo Mccarey, James W. Horne, U.S. 1929, 19 min., 16mm), and The Valiant (William K. Howard, U.S. 1929, 61 min., 35mm) with live piano accompaniment by Philip C. Carli. Silence and sound shakily coexisted … Continue reading |
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The Dryden will screen Far From Poland (Jill Godmilow, U.S. / Poland 1984, 106 min., 16mm). In Jill Godmilow's Far From Poland, reenactment, melodrama, and self-reflexive address complicate our understanding of truth in documentary. Inspired by her experiences in Poland … Continue reading |
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During the day today, the MAG will be screen Une Danse des Bouffons (A Jester's Dance, Marcel Dzama, U.S. / Canada 2013, 19 min.) This 2013 film by Canadian artist Marcel Dzama is a fictionalized account of the ill-fated affair … Continue reading
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The George Eastman Museum is hosting their Holiday Homecoming with "festive displays, live music, refreshments, family activities, and a visit with Santa. Bring your cameras."
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At the Downtown United Presbyterian Church is Food Justice: The Right To Good, Clean, Local Food featuring a Walk Thru The Food System followed by a Potluck Dinner, a Briefing on Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and a Panel Discussion … Continue reading
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Wicked fun, saxophone-driven, percussive groove-rock band The BuddhaHood perform at Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint tonight.
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During the day today, the MAG will be screen Une Danse des Bouffons (A Jester's Dance, Marcel Dzama, U.S. / Canada 2013, 19 min.) This 2013 film by Canadian artist Marcel Dzama is a fictionalized account of the ill-fated affair … Continue reading
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Today in the Curtis Theatre of the George Eastman Museum, "Meet the Gingerbread Maker" Tracy Burgio, and Alexandra Jaffer of Kneads and Wants Bake Shop. This year the Gannett building in downtown Rochester has been created in gingerbread for the … Continue reading
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Metro Justice's values are integral to our annual Alternative Fair. You can enjoy family holiday shopping with a conscience at Metro Justice's 34th annual Alternative Fair, featuring thousands of unique fair trade, earth friendly, and locally produced goods that support … Continue reading |
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Each year, an all-star lineup from several of Rochester's favorite bands come together to pay homage to this beloved classic with an interactive performance of all its music along with audio and visual samples from the film. However, this year … Continue reading
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"Ring in da holidaze with a dance party at the public market! All vinyl 45's to celebrate the Santas and Krampus's in your lives."
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Worried about surviving your family during the holidays? Maintaining a compassionate, respectful stance toward others supports conflict resolution and peace within, between and among groups of people. Join Gandhi staff for this monthly orientation to resolving your conflicts with more … Continue reading
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Metro Justice's values are integral to our annual Alternative Fair. You can enjoy family holiday shopping with a conscience at Metro Justice's 34th annual Alternative Fair, featuring thousands of unique fair trade, earth friendly, and locally produced goods that support … Continue reading
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During the day today, the MAG will be screen Une Danse des Bouffons (A Jester's Dance, Marcel Dzama, U.S. / Canada 2013, 19 min.) This 2013 film by Canadian artist Marcel Dzama is a fictionalized account of the ill-fated affair … Continue reading |
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At today's Sunday Forum, Windsor Asamoah-Wade will discuss Kwanzaa at the Downtown United Presbyterian Church. Windsor Asamoah-Wade, teacher of Humanities at the School Without Walls, will discuss the celebration of Kwanzaa and its significance for African Americans as an alternative … Continue reading
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During the day today, the MAG will be screen Une Danse des Bouffons (A Jester's Dance, Marcel Dzama, U.S. / Canada 2013, 19 min.) This 2013 film by Canadian artist Marcel Dzama is a fictionalized account of the ill-fated affair … Continue reading
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Written during a time when stories of Sapphic love could not be expressed on the stage, Mercedes de Acosta has crafted a taut drama of unrequited love, passion and vengeance mirroring her own love affairs with some of the foremost … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Suffragette (Sarah Gavron, U.K. 2015, 106 min.) "The foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State."
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In the Hawkins-Carlson Room of the Rush Rhees Library is "a special presentation about the scientific advances surrounding the daguerreotype and their relationship to cultural preservation will be led by , , and Jim Kuhn". Researching the Daguerreotype is on … Continue reading |
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John Dale, a middle-aged bachelor and prominent businessman, has a challenging job for Anne Weston, proprietor of the local rent shop. He wants to rent a Christmas, not just with a tree and Christmas carols, but complete with a wife, … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Suffragette (Sarah Gavron, U.K. 2015, 106 min.) "The foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State."
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Martin Barre has been the guitarist of Jethro Tull for 43 years, his sound and playing having been a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an … Continue reading
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The MuCCC will be hosting an Artist Reception for Dale Klein's Post-Industrial Landscapes Lithographs and Etchings. Dale is a painter and printmaker whose primary interest is in the post-industrial landscape of the Northeast United States as a microcosm of what … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Suffragette (Sarah Gavron, U.K. 2015, 106 min.) "The foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State."
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Did you make a couple extra christmas presents? Want a little more variety in your gift giving of handmade items? You're in luck! This time around we are swapping finished art/craft pieces. Give a piece, take a piece. (you are … Continue reading |
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The MAG will screen The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (Wes Orshoski, 2015) as part of the Alternative Music Film Series. From "Lemmy" filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk—The Damned, the … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Suffragette (Sarah Gavron, U.K. 2015, 106 min.) "The foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State." |
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Rochester's own, Seth Faergolzia and The 23 Psaegz is an eclectic, semi-orchestral musical group of the anti-folk/freak-folk variety, headed by former Dufus front-runner Seth Faergolzia.
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Good, amiable hard rock from The Clockmen, Bighorn Sheep, and the thick, bass-driven noise of Tuurd will be at Monty's Krown.
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In Ken Ludwig's (Lend Me A Tenor, Fox on the Fairway, Shakespeare in Hollywood) latest comedy, it's Christmas Eve, 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited … Continue reading
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In 1983, actor Spalding Gray was cast in the Vietnam War-set drama "The Killing Fields." This would inspire him to craft a monologue about his experiences making the film, along with personal memories of the war and life in New … Continue reading
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Join us at the Yards for our 5th Holiday Art Bazaar and take care of last minute holiday shopping while supporting your local makers! Our lineup features handmade wares, fine art, and great gift ideas from over 20 fantastic local … Continue reading
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In the Rundel Auditorium in the Rundel Library Building is Stories for the Longhouse. Traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) stories have been told for hundreds of years. These narratives served to impart the beliefs, customs, and history of the Haudenosaunee people from … Continue reading
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Last Christmas, angered and inspired by the city's harsh treatment of our homeless population at tent city, a bake sale was held on the fly prior to the holidays for people to purchase cookies for $10 a tin. Over $150 … Continue reading
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In Ken Ludwig's (Lend Me A Tenor, Fox on the Fairway, Shakespeare in Hollywood) latest comedy, it's Christmas Eve, 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen Meet Me in St. Louis (Vincente Minnelli, U.S. 1944, 113 min., 35mm). Judy Garland stars as Esther Smith, one of four daughters of a prominent St. Louis businessman around the time of the World's Fair in … Continue reading |
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The Dryden will screen The Unholy Three (Tod Browning, U.S. 1925, 79 min., 35mm) with live piano accompaniment by Philip C. Carli. How cheery would the holidays be without watching cunning ventriloquist Lon Chaney, strongman Victor Mclaglen, and vindictive dwarf … Continue reading |
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The Dryden will screen L'impossible—pages arrachées (The Impossible - Pieces of Fury, Sylvain George, France 2009, 90 min., Blu-ray, French w/subtitles). "The first half hour of the film will be accompanied by a live performance by Rochester-based electronic musician Martin … Continue reading
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"Celebrate the Holidays with Steve Lyons, great mix of folk, Americana, blues and roots music."
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Charles Dickens wrote "A Christmas Carol" in 1843 as an attempt to stir the British public to an awareness of the poverty and hardships around them. Its tale of a miserly old man who learns the importance of generosity and … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Spectre (Sam Mendes, U.K. / U.S. 2015, 148 min.) "A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Spotlight (Tom Mccarthy, U.S. 2015, 128 min.) "The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its … Continue reading
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The Little will screen Gremlins (Joe Dante, U.S. 1984, 106 min.) as part of the Mondo Movie Series. Minature green monsters tear through the small town of Kingston Falls. Hijinks ensue as a mild-mannered bank teller releases these hideous loonies … Continue reading |
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Today in the Genealogy Division on the 2nd floor of the Rundel Memorial Building is a Think Genealogy It's Saturday lecture titled Heritage Quest and Open Forum. Heritage Quest is all new and updated in 2015 with many additional resources. … Continue reading
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As the Canadian tradition goes, we'll be collecting new toiletry items to box up and give to a local helping agency. There will also be Canadian-themed crafts, displays, and fun to be had, eh.
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The classic story of Professor Henry Higgins and his attempt to turn "guttersnipe" Eliza Doolittle into a lady who could pass as "a duchess at an ambassador's garden party" was first performed in 1913 (as a German translation) in Vienna, … Continue reading
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In Ken Ludwig's (Lend Me A Tenor, Fox on the Fairway, Shakespeare in Hollywood) latest comedy, it's Christmas Eve, 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited … Continue reading
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The classic story of Professor Henry Higgins and his attempt to turn "guttersnipe" Eliza Doolittle into a lady who could pass as "a duchess at an ambassador's garden party" was first performed in 1913 (as a German translation) in Vienna, … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen Bugs Bunny at 75 featuring A Wild Hare (Tex Avery, U.S. 1940, 8 min., 16mm), Hare Do (Friz Freleng, U.S. 1948, 7 min., 16mm), Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid (Robert Clampett, U.S. 1942, 7 min., 16mm), … Continue reading |
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The Cinema will screen Spectre (Sam Mendes, U.K. / U.S. 2015, 148 min.) "A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Spotlight (Tom Mccarthy, U.S. 2015, 128 min.) "The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its … Continue reading |
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Jason Ware has been a member of Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100—https://byp100.org/) for about six months and a member of We Charge Genocide (WCG—https://wechargegenocide.org/) for over a year. He's done organizing around police violence/police brutality including campaings around Rekia Boyd, … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Spectre (Sam Mendes, U.K. / U.S. 2015, 148 min.) "A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen A Night at the Movies in 1915 featuring Pathé News No. 91 (Pathé, U.S. 1915, 5 min., 35mm), Exploits of Elaine—episode 1 (George B. Seitz, Louis Gasnier, U.S. 1914—15, 15 min., 35mm), Dreamy Dud (Essanay, U.S. … Continue reading |
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The Cinema will screen Spectre (Sam Mendes, U.K. / U.S. 2015, 148 min.) "A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen The Uprising (Peter Snowdon, Belgium/Uk 2013, 79 min., DCP). Peter Snowdon's first feature-length film, The Uprising, weaves together mobile-phone footage shot by anonymous participants in the Arab Spring. Through careful editing, Snowdon sutures disparate places, events, … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Spotlight (Tom Mccarthy, U.S. 2015, 128 min.) "The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its … Continue reading |
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According to Monty's Krown, 2016 Is Going To Suck Too, You Might As Well Start It With A Hangover featuring good punk-rock from The Emersons, and New City Slang.
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The Cinema will screen Spectre (Sam Mendes, U.K. / U.S. 2015, 148 min.) "A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, … Continue reading
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In Ken Ludwig's (Lend Me A Tenor, Fox on the Fairway, Shakespeare in Hollywood) latest comedy, it's Christmas Eve, 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen The Band Wagon (Vincente Minnelli, U.S. 1953, 112 min., 35mm). Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse costar as a faded Hollywood actor and a prima ballerina brought together during the making of a Broadway show. The songs … Continue reading |
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The Little will screen Hellboy (Guillermo del Toro, U.S. 2004, 122 min.) as part of the Mondo Movie Series. In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (Nathan Juran, U.S. 1953, 86 min., 16mm). Set sail with the legendary Sinbad for this daring adventure to the mysterious Island of Colossa. To break the spell cast upon his beloved, … Continue reading
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The classic story of Professor Henry Higgins and his attempt to turn "guttersnipe" Eliza Doolittle into a lady who could pass as "a duchess at an ambassador's garden party" was first performed in 1913 (as a German translation) in Vienna, … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Spotlight (Tom Mccarthy, U.S. 2015, 128 min.) "The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its … Continue reading |
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Following the screening , join us at Abilene Bar and Lounge (153 Liberty Pole Way) for an afterparty featuring Beatles songs performed live by Don Christiano, With a Little Help from His Friends.
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The classic story of Professor Henry Higgins and his attempt to turn "guttersnipe" Eliza Doolittle into a lady who could pass as "a duchess at an ambassador's garden party" was first performed in 1913 (as a German translation) in Vienna, … Continue reading
$5
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The Cinema will screen Spectre (Sam Mendes, U.K. / U.S. 2015, 148 min.) "A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, … Continue reading
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The classic story of Professor Henry Higgins and his attempt to turn "guttersnipe" Eliza Doolittle into a lady who could pass as "a duchess at an ambassador's garden party" was first performed in 1913 (as a German translation) in Vienna, … Continue reading
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