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Our Most Popular Event! Enjoy a mile-and-a-half train ride through our rural museum grounds, located in the scenic heart of the Genesee Valley! Every child will visit our Pumpkin Patch to choose a small baby pumpkin to take home to … Continue reading
$12
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The Little will screen Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (Mel Stuart, U.S. 1971, 100 min.) as part of the Mondo Movie Series. The last of five coveted "golden tickets" falls into the hands of a sweet but very poor … Continue reading |
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The Dryden will screen Matewan (John Sayles, U.S. 1987, 135 min., 35mm). Based on the 1920 showdown between coal miners determined to form a union and coal company agents hired to prevent them, this is one of the classic films … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Bridget Jones's Baby (Sharon Maguire, Ireland / U.K. / France / U.S. 2016, 123 min.) "Bridget's focus on single life and her career is interrupted when she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch ... she … Continue reading |
7 events,
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Your documents will be inserted into locked containers, shredded and sent to a paper mill for recycling, protecting your family and the environment at the same time. The following are acceptable for shredding: documents with staples and clips, receipts, junk … Continue reading
Free
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Carolyn Vacca will present a Books Sandwiched-In review of Valiant ambition : George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the fate of the American Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick in the Kate Gleason Auditorium in the Bausch and Lomb Library Building.
Free
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The Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library (FFRPL) and Writers and Books invite the public to a poetry reading, book signing and wine reception with two nationally-known poets, Mark Pawlak and Sejal Shah. Books will be available to … Continue reading
$3
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Introducing Rochester Community Solar: This revolutionary new solar energy offering is the first of its kind in our area. With no upfront cost, community solar is truly a solar solution. Instead of each home buying solar panels individually, we now … Continue reading
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UofR's Department of Modern Languages and Cultures will screen Francofonia (Alexander Sokurov, France/Germany/The Netherlands 2015, 88 min.) in Hoyt Auditorium as part of the The Tournées Film Festival: ABCDs in Contemporary French and Francophone Cinema. Francofonia is the great Russian … Continue reading
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The Penfield Public Library will screen Blazing Saddles (Mel Brooks, U.S. 1974, 93 min.) Penfield Library will celebrate the great comic genius of the late American actor Gene Wilder who died in August 2016 with a triple film fest on … Continue reading |
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Judge Karen Morris will present a Books Sandwiched-In review of Notorious RBG : the life and times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon, and Shana Knizhnik at the Brighton Memorial Library.
Free
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Genealogist/author Holly Ricci-Canham will discuss her adventures in local history. She's an expert on Orleans County lore and the history of small scale farming in our region and has staged re-enactments of the Orphan Train movement. Hear her fascinating story … Continue reading
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In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a presentation on the Center City 2-Way Conversion - Phase II. Conversion of Broad Street between S. Clinton Avenue and Stone Street and South Clinton Avenue between … Continue reading |
9 events,
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The RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center will host the Opening Reception for a Photo Exhibit by Jose Saldana, on display through December 3.
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The Little will screen Excentrycy, czyli po sÅ‚onecznej stronie ulicy (The Eccentrics: The Sunny Side of the Street, Janusz Majewski, Poland 2016, 112 min.) as part of the 2016 Polish Film Festival. Fabian, a war emigrant, jazz trombone player, and … Continue reading |
15 events,The Cinema will screen The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Jim Sharman, U.K. / U.S. 1975, 100 min.) "A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter."
$5
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Conversations, demonstrations, and displays provide personal perspectives from former Peace Corps Volunteers about day to day life in lands around the globe. |
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Public informational workshop for the Vacuum Oil Brownfield Opportunity Area Parks Master Plan
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The Mental Health Association will screen OC87: The Obsessive Compulsive, Major Depression, Bipolar, Asperger's Movie (Bud Clayman , Glenn Holsten, Scott Johnston, U.S. 2010, 100 min.) in the Rehab Center Auditorium of the Rochester Psychiatric Center as part of the … Continue reading
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The Little will screen Planeta singli (Planet Single) (Mitja Okorn, Poland 2016, 136 min.) as part of the 2016 Polish Film Festival. He is one of the top celebrities in the country: a fast-talking TV host, who can joke his … Continue reading |
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Todd Baxter will present a Books Sandwiched-In review of Tribe : on homecoming and belonging by Sebastian Junger in the Kate Gleason Auditorium in the Bausch and Lomb Library Building.
Free
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Professor James Valenti will discuss the Role of the Supreme Court of the United States, some clashes between the Court and Presidents, as well as share some interesting anecdotes of Supreme Court History. The Constitution's Article Three and cases will … Continue reading |
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The Central Library is hosting the Opening Reception for the 6th Annual International Exhibit, Art of the Book: Artist Books and Altered Books in the Lower Link Gallery. The works will be on display through January 8, 2017.
Free
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In the Wilson Commons Gowen Room on the UofR Campus is a screening of SPLIT—A Film for Kids of Divorce (and their Parents) (Ellen Bruno, U.S. 2016, 28 min.) followed by a discussion with Joanne Pedro-Carroll, Melanie Funchess, and Patrick … Continue reading
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Come and learn how Rochester can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate impacts while becoming a healthier and more sustainable city! Co-sponsored by Rochester People's Climate Coalition! |
12 events,
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Engage with filmmakers and festival fans from a front-row-seat during an intimate and informal one-hour talk.
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The City's Bureau of Architecture and Engineering will hold the second in a series of public information meetings to discuss concepts for revitalizing one of Rochester's premier downtown waterfront sites, known as the Charles Carroll Plaza. Key attributes of this … Continue reading
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14 events,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.
$7
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Since 2005, Lori Waxman has conducted a work of performance art about art criticism through her ongoing performance 60 wrd/min art critic. During these performances, Waxman reviews artwork by area artists and provides a brief written review on a first-come, … Continue reading
Free
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Engage with filmmakers and festival fans from a front-row-seat during an intimate and informal one-hour talk.
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Meet the team from the New York State Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development for a roundtable discussion of all things productive in New York State – tax credits, location scouting, finding stages and crew, and more. Whether … Continue reading
Free
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Since 2005, Lori Waxman has conducted a work of performance art about art criticism through her ongoing performance 60 wrd/min art critic. During these performances, Waxman reviews artwork by area artists and provides a brief written review on a first-come, … Continue reading
Free
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A hands-on 16mm workshop presented by Kodak. Free participation, space limited, registration required.
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The High Falls Film Festival is proud to host a special screening of the Rochester International Children's Film Festival.
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16 events,
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Since 2005, Lori Waxman has conducted a work of performance art about art criticism through her ongoing performance 60 wrd/min art critic. During these performances, Waxman reviews artwork by area artists and provides a brief written review on a first-come, … Continue reading
Free
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Engage with filmmakers and festival fans from a front-row-seat during an intimate and informal one-hour talk.
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This pop up shopping event features handmade and artisanal gifts, jewelry, and art and by Rochester superb indie maker and art community. |
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The Little Theatre will screen the High Falls Film Festival's Audience Choice — BEST of the FEST Documentary, My Love Affair with the Brain : The Life and Science of Dr. Marian Diamond (Catherine Ryan and Gary Weimberg, USA 2016, … Continue reading
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As part of the Film Movement Series: Award-Winning Independent and Foreign Films, the Pittsford Community Library will screen The Dryden will screen Nim-ah Geu Gang-eul Gun-neo-ji Ma-oh (My Love, Don't Cross That River, Jin Mo-young, South Korea 2014, 86 min., … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Deepwater Horizon (Peter Berg, Hong Kong / U.S. 2016, 107 min.) "A dramatization of the April 2010 disaster when the offshore drilling rig, Deepwater Horizon, exploded and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history." |
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The Rochester Police Department will hold public forums to discuss the state of police-community relations as part of Mayor Lovely A. Warren's 90 Days of Community Engagement Initiative.
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The Little will screen Do Not Resist (Craig Atkinson, U.S. 2016, 72 min.) as part of the One Take Documentary Series. An urgent and powerful exploration of the rapid militarization of the police in the United States. Starting on the … Continue reading
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The Flying Squirrel will screen 13th (Ava DuVernay, U.S. 2016, 100 min.) as part of the Enough is Enough meeting. According to the New York Film Festival description of the documentary, "Ava Duvernay's extraordinary and galvanizing documentary refers to the … Continue reading |
8 events,John Akers and Erik Welsh of the great Rochester rock band Hard Rain perform as an acoustic duo.
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The City of Rochester will host a Public Meeting on the Comprehensive Plan Update - Rochester 4.0 (Center City Venue) in the Lobby of Tower280. This "open house" style meeting will include various stations where the public can share their … Continue reading
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At the Squeaky Wheel is a screening of films titled Between Pop Culture and the Avant-Garde: Little-Seen Films by Women from the Collection of Canyon Cinema followed by a discussion with Tess Takahashi. Toronto based scholar and curator Tess Takahashi … Continue reading
$7
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The Cinema will screen Deepwater Horizon (Peter Berg, Hong Kong / U.S. 2016, 107 min.) "A dramatization of the April 2010 disaster when the offshore drilling rig, Deepwater Horizon, exploded and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history." |
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Dr. Michael Scharf will discuss Antidepressant Medications and Suicidality in Youth: What's New, What's True, and What's a Parent to Do? in the Rehab Center Auditorium of the Rochester Psychiatric Center. Depression, Anxiety disorders and other behavioral health problems increasingly … Continue reading
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Working with photography as an expanded field, Jason Lazarus will trace multiple projects that rely on found images and text, including his installation T.H.T.K. (Rochester), on view in A Matter of Memory: Photography as Object in the Digital Age. Since … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Deepwater Horizon (Peter Berg, Hong Kong / U.S. 2016, 107 min.) "A dramatization of the April 2010 disaster when the offshore drilling rig, Deepwater Horizon, exploded and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history." |
7 events,Skylark will host Grease Creepers, and good, amiable hard rock from The Clockmen.
$3
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Examining international, national, and local issues on the migration of peoples. To educate local public and bring together agencies providing services for Refugees and Immigrants in the Greater Rochester area. Come to participate and learn about the screening process, how … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Edward Zwick, China / U.S. 2016, 118 min.) "Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive … Continue reading |
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The Rochester Mini Maker Faire will showcase the innovation and creativity of the techies, crafters, scientists, and garage tinkerers of Rochester. The showcase will have more than 100 exhibits that include science experiments, art projects, interactive activities, and more.
$12
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In honor of our Vietnam Veterans and Veterans' Day, the Highland Park Conservancy invites you to a tour of the Park's Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Garden, on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 10 AM to 11 AM. The tour will be … Continue reading
Free
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In the Science Division's Reading Room of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a discussion titled Effective Communication with Dementia. Explore how dementia can affect a person's ability to express themselves at our next class in the Alzheimer's community … Continue reading
Free
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What is hate? How does it shape our thoughts, identities, and communities? What can we do about it? Join Gandhi Institute director Kit Miller for an afternoon dedicated to exploring this seldom discussed topic through a variety of perspectives and … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen Nora Prentiss (Vincent Sherman, U.S. 1947, 111 min., 16mm) as part of the Noir Effect series. The murder of Dr. Richard Talbot is the central mystery of this film. In flashback, we see that he was … Continue reading
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November 20th marks Transgender Day of Remembrance a day in which we come together to honor the memory of those lost. TDOR takes on many forms depending on the needs of the community, but at each observance across the country … Continue reading |
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The Cinema will screen Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Edward Zwick, China / U.S. 2016, 118 min.) "Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive … Continue reading
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The Bug Jar will host Diamond Head, good hard rock from Blizaro, Fatal Curse, and Order of the Dead.
$18
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4 events,
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The Cinema will screen Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Edward Zwick, China / U.S. 2016, 118 min.) "Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen The First Born (Miles Mander, U.K. 1928, 84 min., 35mm) with live piano accompaniment by Philip C. Carli as part of the Silent Tuesdays series. "The First Born, adapted by Miles Mander from his own novel … Continue reading |
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The famous 1978 film The Last Waltz featured The Band performing a Thanksgiving Day of 1976 concert with a stunning array of guests including Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Muddy Waters, Dr. John, Neil Diamond, … Continue reading
$20
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Apparently, the Cinema is screening Sully (Clint Eastwood, U.S. 2016, 96 min.) The second feature is up-in-the-air.
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The Dryden will screen Sono otoko, kyôbô ni tsuki (Violent Cop, Takeshi Kitano, Japan 1989, 103 min., 35mm, Japanese w/subtitles) as part of the Takeshi Kitano series. In his first film as a director, the incredibly prolific actor, standup comedian, … Continue reading |
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Get ready to waddle your way through the wedge! This family-friendly, pet-friendly, and Free 3-mile walk through the South Wedge neighborhood is here to kick-off your Thanksgiving morning! Starting at Star Alley (662 South Ave, Rochester) come walk, run, or … Continue reading
Free
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Black Friday is Book Friday at the Central Library! Avoid the crowds this year; shop hundreds of discounted, gently used books/Cds/Dvds and new literary-themed gift items at the Central Library. You'll find all the perfect gifts for the book-lover in … Continue reading
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The article below is from a review from Pitchfork contributed by Jesse Jarnow The 78-year-old folk legend remains in a spirit full of joy, an embodiment of old-time string band chaos and a bastion of enthusiasm for the legacy of … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Sully (Clint Eastwood, U.S. 2016, 96 min.) "The story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and … Continue reading |
14 events,Small World Books will host Sammus, punk hard-rock band Green Dreams, Moses Rockwell and Homeless, Slumbers, and Boy Jr. "Sammus (Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo) is an Ithaca, NY based rap artist, producer, and Ph.D student in the Department of Science and Technology … Continue reading
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The focus of Women's Gifts remains to support local women artists and showcase the amazing talents in our community. As always, we encourage you to spend your precious and hard earned holiday dollars on women who live and create here … Continue reading
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Think Saturday It's Genealogy: Database Review and Open Forum in the Local History and Genealogy Division on the 2nd floor of the Rundel Memorial Building. TGIS monthly genealogy series This month during our monthly genealogy workshop series we will take … Continue reading
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Visit historic 4 Season Model Railroad layouts originally built by the City of Rochester and the P.A.L. in 1950 and named Model Railroad Heaven. There are also displays of vintage model trains and memorabilia for older visitors to enjoy. |
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The Dryden will screen The Circus (Charles Chaplin, U.S. 1928, 71 min., 35mm) as part of the Dryden Kids series. By the time he released The Circus, Chaplin cut so imposing a figure that a special Academy Award was accorded … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Edward Zwick, China / U.S. 2016, 118 min.) "Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Sully (Clint Eastwood, U.S. 2016, 96 min.) "The story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and … Continue reading |
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The project proposes to rehabilitate the existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities along East Main Street from St. Paul Street, South Avenue to East Avenue, including the Liberty Pole Plaza. The extended project will install wayfinding signage along the Main Street … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Sully (Clint Eastwood, U.S. 2016, 96 min.) "The story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and … Continue reading |
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UofR's On Film will screen The Royal Road (Jenni Olson, 2015, 65 min., shot in 16mm, projected in DCP), and Hard as Opal (Dani Leventhal and Jared Buckhiester, 2015, 29 min., HD video) for their Queer Longings: Narratives of Desire … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Sully (Clint Eastwood, U.S. 2016, 96 min.) "The story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen Drifting (Tod Browning, U.S. 1923, 82 min., 35mm) with live piano accompaniment by Philip C. Carli as part of the Silent Tuesdays series. Drifting was Tod Browning's (Dracula, Freaks) last silent film at Universal. Based on … Continue reading |
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RocGrowth Candids welcomes Jeremy Cooney, Esq., Chief of Staff to Mayor Lovely Warren and Andrea Guzzetta, Chief of Staff to City Council, to explain and clarify how city strategic priorities are determined and how projects are conceived and brought to … Continue reading
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The Little will screen A Raisin in the Sun (Daniel Petrie, U.S. 1961, 128 min.) as part of the Sidney Poitier Festival. This lauded drama follows the Youngers, an African-American family living together in an apartment in Chicago. Following the … Continue reading
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Come learn about the Seneca, the first people of New York State. Harvey Limbeck, of Friends of Ganondagan, will present. His discussion will cover the Iroquois Confederacy, lifestyle of its residents, their interaction with European settlers, and the Beaver Wars. … Continue reading |
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In the Science and History Division Reading Room of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building, Karen Heisig will present a discussion titled Talk Saves Lives. Learn the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and how together, we can help … Continue reading
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Dià na Markosian is an Armenian-American photographer whose images explore the relationship between memory and place. Her work has taken her to some of the most remote corners of the world. Her images can be found in publications like National Geographic, … Continue reading |
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Enjoy Family Holiday Shopping with a conscience a featuring thousands of unique fair trade, earth-friendly, and locally-produced goods that support a strong local economy and a just and sustainable world. This is holiday shopping at prices the whole family can … Continue reading
$3
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A blizzard of nice art and naughty fun in over 15 studios, with event-exclusive art, raffles and contests.
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This workshop will explore the fluidity of live video as image, object, and environment. Participants in this workshop will be guided through the process of Projection-Mapping, which will enable them to precisely map two-dimensional images onto three-dimensional spaces, surfaces, and … Continue reading
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14 events,When you think of the Rochester music scene, the many different bands and expanse of styles probably come to mind. They all have one name in common; Tim Avery. Many Rochester musicians (and let's face it—many beyond this city) can … Continue reading
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Enjoy Family Holiday Shopping with a conscience a featuring thousands of unique fair trade, earth-friendly, and locally-produced goods that support a strong local economy and a just and sustainable world. This is holiday shopping at prices the whole family can … Continue reading
$3
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We are bringing back our Handmade Holiday Craft Show for a second year. We will have over 70 vendors selling handmade goods. Nothing says Happy Holidays like something Handmade. There will also be the annual "It's a Wonderful Life in … Continue reading |