Since 1961, the grape festival is held every September in our valley to celebrate the areas grape harvest, talented artisans, wine makers, local and regional music and cuisine. The Naples Grape Festival is held at the Naples High School Grounds … Continue reading
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5 events,
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This foundational tour is a two-hour walk of approximately one mile on paved roads and uneven terrain. This overview includes the graves of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, as well as topics of local history, horticulture, geology, architecture, monument … Continue reading
$5
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The Cinema will screen Incredibles 2 (Brad Bird, U.S. 2018, 118 min.) "Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for the kids while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world." |
6 events,
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The Dryden will screen Gentleman's Agreement (Elia Kazan, U.S. 1947, 118 min., 35mm) as part of the Reinventing Hollywood series. Gregory Peck stars as Philip Green, a journalist transplanted from California to New York assigned a series for his new … Continue reading
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Meet Rochester's three at-large members of the Rochester City Council who are in their first year in office. Malik D. Evans; Mitchell D. Gruber; and Willie J. Lightfoot all began their first terms this year on Jan. 1, 2018.
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The Cinema will screen Ant-Man and the Wasp (Peyton Reed, U.S. 2018, 118 min.) "As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds … Continue reading |
4 events,
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In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a Books Sandwiched-In lecture with Dr. Chin-lin Ching reviewing With the end in mind : dying, death and wisdom in an age of denial by Kathryn Mannix. … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Ant-Man and the Wasp (Peyton Reed, U.S. 2018, 118 min.) "As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen The River Pirate (William K. Howard, U.S. 1928, 77 min., 35mm) as part of the Silent Tuesdays series. At the advent of sound, Fox released films with the soundtrack printed onto the film using the "Movietone" … Continue reading |
6 events,
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After the success of our walking tour during Pride Week, our Western New York LGBTQ Historic Sites committee is planning another tour, this time highlighting key East End sites in the local LGBTQ movement. The tour will begin at The … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Ant-Man and the Wasp (Peyton Reed, U.S. 2018, 118 min.) "As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds … Continue reading |
9 events,
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Wading into controversy is something most of us avoid, especially in the workplace, on campus or within our social or faith community networks. But much can be gained in the process. The NCBI Controversial Issues Process provides a structured methodology … Continue reading
$35
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The Cinema will host a Blessing of the animals. Help raise funds for two worthy rescue groups. Bring your pets to the Cinema for a blessing! Our excellent accounting consultant, Christopher Hennelly, is organizing a neighborhood event, fundraiser to benefit … Continue reading
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Pathways to Peace to offer an "Intro to Outreach" training to the community to educate the residents on how to properly engage in the work of outreach with young people. |
9 events,
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Image City Photography Gallery will host an Opening Reception for their Black and White Invitational featuring works by Bruce Bennett, Lisa Cook, Michael Gow, Tom Kredo, Pat Luke, Steve Malloy Desormeaux, and Dick Thomas, on display through October 28.
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Our annual Inside Downtown Tour opens up historic urban environments where people are re-creating exciting spaces to live and work. We visit re-purposed spaces, renovated homes, lovingly preserved places, and newly built sites that are designed with sensitivity to the … Continue reading |
12 events,
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Buffalo International Film Festival returns to Squeaky Wheel for its twelfth year with a special showcase of films by students in our youth education initiatives. BIFF presents a juried selection of films with regional and global perspectives.
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Our annual Inside Downtown Tour opens up historic urban environments where people are re-creating exciting spaces to live and work. We visit re-purposed spaces, renovated homes, lovingly preserved places, and newly built sites that are designed with sensitivity to the … Continue reading |
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8 events,
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In an effort to engage and connect people with the Genesee River and the people that care about it we have organized an event as part of the Roc The Riverway Festival (formerly River Romance) on October 7th from 12-4. … Continue reading
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Is there a reason that we find ourselves in a "post-truth" world? Is there a reason that the mainstream press is constantly denigrated and dismissed as "fake news"? Is there a reason immigrants are so often framed as criminals, rapists … Continue reading
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This foundational tour is a two-hour walk of approximately one mile on paved roads and uneven terrain. This overview includes the graves of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, as well as topics of local history, horticulture, geology, architecture, monument … Continue reading
$5
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5 events,
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The Cinema will screen Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (Genndy Tartakovsky, U.S. 2018, 90 min.) "Count Dracula and company participate in a cruise for sea-loving monsters, unaware that their boat is being commandeered by the monster-hating Van Helsing family."
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The Cinema will screen Puzzle (Marc Turtletaub, U.S. 2018, 103 min.) "Agnes, taken for granted as a suburban mother, discovers a passion for solving jigsaw puzzles which unexpectedly draws her into a new world — where her life unfolds in … Continue reading
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish will screen and discuss The Eagle and the Condor—From Standing Rock with Love (Kahsto'sera'a Paulette Moore, Canada 2017, 15 min.) Intersectionality of climate justice and racial justice is a priority in the climate movement. Listening, learning … Continue reading |
7 events,
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In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a Books Sandwiched-In lecture with Chef Jerry Manley reviewing The best cook in the world : tales from my momma's table by Rick Bragg. A beautifully written … Continue reading
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Join local "eco-experts" for an evening of "eco-opportunities" to green your home, including raffles, and giveaways. Learn why and how taking these steps can improve our local and global environment And save you money!
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Groups go out every 12 minutes, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Guides will take you to unique stops and share stories from Rochester's history, by moonlight and torchlight.
$12
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6 events,
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Inspiring examples of spiritual communities that provide healing and reconciliation will be given from the work of Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI). Speakers: Rev. Cynthia Brix, Ph.D and William Keepin, Ph.D.
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The Dady Brothers Rochester's own bring their wonderful blend of American and Irish roots music accompanied by guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, bodhran, pennywhistle, and more! The Dady's music transcends genres and generations by the melding of American Folk Roots and … Continue reading
$10
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The Cinema will screen Puzzle (Marc Turtletaub, U.S. 2018, 103 min.) "Agnes, taken for granted as a suburban mother, discovers a passion for solving jigsaw puzzles which unexpectedly draws her into a new world — where her life unfolds in … Continue reading |
6 events,
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Film curator, writer and translator Greg de Cuir, Jr. will discuss his research on Yugoslavian documentary and experimental short films found in regional film archives throughout the U.S. He has selected a program of 16mm films found in the VSW … Continue reading
$5
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Kiliii Yuyan will present a Wish You Were Here lecture titled On the Sea Ice, We Wear White in the Dryden Theatre at the George Eastman Museum. Kiliii Yuyan is an indigenous Hézhè and Chinese-American photographer, filmmaker, and journalist whose … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Puzzle (Marc Turtletaub, U.S. 2018, 103 min.) "Agnes, taken for granted as a suburban mother, discovers a passion for solving jigsaw puzzles which unexpectedly draws her into a new world — where her life unfolds in … Continue reading |
5 events,
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The Cinema will host The Upstate New York Horror Film Festival. "The festival features 60 short films from around the world. Awards will be presented in various categories.
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The Cinema will screen Fahrenheit 11/9 (Michael Moore, U.S. 2018, 123 min.) "Filmmaker Michael Moore examines the current state of American politics, particularly the Donald J. Trump presidency and gun violence, while highlighting the power of grassroots democratic movements." |
8 events,
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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! Ride aboard authentically restored freight train cabooses to the Pumpkin Patch! Every child will visit our Pumpkin … Continue reading
$15
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The Cinema will host The Upstate New York Horror Film Festival. "The festival features 60 short films from around the world. Awards will be presented in various categories.
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For 200 years, from the Night Watch to the RFD, Rochester has been protected by a dedicated and selfless fire service. Mt. Hope Cemetery now protects the heritage and memory of those who served.
$10
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8 events,
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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! Ride aboard authentically restored freight train cabooses to the Pumpkin Patch! Every child will visit our Pumpkin … Continue reading
$15
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Come on out and celebrate Autumn at Cheshire with a delicious craft cocktail while you sit back and enjoy the short works by nine local writers. This is an open topic show guaranteed to help you forget how bad you're … Continue reading
$7
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This foundational tour is a two-hour walk of approximately one mile on paved roads and uneven terrain. This overview includes the graves of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, as well as topics of local history, horticulture, geology, architecture, monument … Continue reading
$5
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6 events,
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The Dryden will screen A Letter to Three Wives (Joseph L. Mankiewicz, U.S. 1949, 103 min., 35mm) as part of the Reinventing Hollywood series. Prior to boarding a boat for an all-day charity picnic, three married women (Jeanne Crain, Linda … Continue reading
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Who should attend? Anyone with an interest in plant-based nutrition and its relationship to improved physical fitness; including personal trainers, physical therapists, physicians, coaches, teachers, nurses, and members of the general public of all ages. The event will also include … Continue reading
$40
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5 events,
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NAMI Rochester is very excited to welcome Danielle Ponder and Tomorrow People as the 2018 Jessica Henderson Event featured performers. This is an amazing opportunity to experience one of Rochester's hottest bands in an intimate venue. Danielle Ponder is the … Continue reading
$15
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The Cinema will screen Fahrenheit 11/9 (Michael Moore, U.S. 2018, 123 min.) "Filmmaker Michael Moore examines the current state of American politics, particularly the Donald J. Trump presidency and gun violence, while highlighting the power of grassroots democratic movements."
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The Dryden will screen The Seventh Cross (Fred Zinneman, U.S. 1944, 112 min., 35mm) as part of the Reinventing Hollywood series. Spencer Tracy is George Heisler, one of seven prisoners who escape from a German concentration camp in 1936. The … Continue reading |
4 events,
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The Cinema will screen Fahrenheit 11/9 (Michael Moore, U.S. 2018, 123 min.) "Filmmaker Michael Moore examines the current state of American politics, particularly the Donald J. Trump presidency and gun violence, while highlighting the power of grassroots democratic movements."
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The Dryden will screen Cat People (Jacques Tourneur, U.S. 1942, 73 min., 35mm), and The Curse of the Cat People (Gunther von Fritsch and Robert Wise, U.S. 1944, 70 min., 35mm) as part of the Reinventing Hollywood series. In the … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen The Children Act (Richard Eyre, U.K. 2017, 105 min.) "As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle." |
6 events,
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The Little will screen Human Flow (Weiwei Ai, Germany / U.S. / China / Palestine 2017, 140 min.) followed by a Q&A discussion. More than 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine, … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Fahrenheit 11/9 (Michael Moore, U.S. 2018, 123 min.) "Filmmaker Michael Moore examines the current state of American politics, particularly the Donald J. Trump presidency and gun violence, while highlighting the power of grassroots democratic movements."
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The Dryden will screen Shutter (Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom, Thailand 2004, 97 min., 35mm, Thai w/subtitles) as part of the Through a Lens Darkly series. Driving home from a night of celebratory drinking with friends, Jane accidentally hits a … Continue reading |
8 events,
The UofR Cinema Group will screen Sorry to Bother You (Boots Riley, U.S. 2018, 111 min.) in Hoyt Auditorium. In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a … Continue reading
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The UofR Cinema Group will screen Sorry to Bother You (Boots Riley, U.S. 2018, 111 min.) in Hoyt Auditorium. In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Crazy Rich Asians (Jon M. Chu, U.S. 2018, 120 min.) "This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family." |
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."
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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! Ride aboard authentically restored freight train cabooses to the Pumpkin Patch! Every child will visit our Pumpkin … Continue reading
$15
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13 events,
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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! Ride aboard authentically restored freight train cabooses to the Pumpkin Patch! Every child will visit our Pumpkin … Continue reading
$15
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The Little will screen Mandy (Panos Cosmatos, U.S. / Belgium / U.K. 2018, 121 min.) as part of the Saturday Night Rewind series. In the Pacific Northwest in 1983, outsiders Red Miller and Mandy Bloom lead a loving and peaceful … Continue reading
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This new tour will explore Riverside Cemetery, founded in 1892 to serve the growing population in the northern part of Rochester. Situated on 123 acres of land that borders the west bank of the Genesee River, it is the permanent … Continue reading
$10
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6 events,
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The city of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony is once again taking the lead in the fight for civil rights and equal protection under the law. Mayor Lovely A. Warren, Assemblyman Harry Bronson, Rochester City Council and members of … Continue reading
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The Dryden will screen The Seventh Cross (Fred Zinneman, U.S. 1944, 112 min., 35mm) as part of the Reinventing Hollywood series. Spencer Tracy is George Heisler, one of seven prisoners who escape from a German concentration camp in 1936. The … Continue reading
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The Little will screen Jews Step Forward (Elika Rezaee, Marjorie Wright, U.S. 2015, 112 min.) followed by a videoconference discussion with Rich Forer as part of the 2018 Witness Palestine series. This indie documentary highlights twenty-four moral voices within the … Continue reading |
7 events,
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In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a Books Sandwiched-In lecture with Alexus Clark reviewing When they call you a terrorist : a Black Lives Matter memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors, and Asha Bandele. The … Continue reading
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Adair Rounthwaite's talk is part of her current book project, which addresses the relationship between art and public space in Zagreb, in the former Yugoslavia, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period during which artists combined public engagement … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Crazy Rich Asians (Jon M. Chu, U.S. 2018, 120 min.) "This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family." |
7 events,
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The City of Rochester will host a Public Meeting on the Vacuum Oil Brownfield Oppertunity Area Waterfront Amenities in the Community Room of the Phyllis Wheatley Library.
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In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building, Tim Madigan will Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Published 200 years ago and never out of print since then, Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein is a … Continue reading
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The Roc Against Gun Violence Coalition seeks to end gun violence in Rochester by bringing attention to the causes and effects of gun violence and promoting quality of life in Rochester's neighborhoods. The Coalition is made up of community partners … Continue reading
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8 events,
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Those with a commitment to social justice recognize the value of "lifting all boats" for the benefit of all. But when one or more parts of the whole are left out, we are all diminished. A true democracy does more … Continue reading
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Join us for the Night of the Living Wedge Pub Crawl! Wear your best and most creative costumes and win amazing prizes at the end of the night.
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This is the big event launch! Mind2movie Halloween 2018 will have its launch event on Thursday, October 25th at the Comedy at the Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd. This is the only time anyone from your team needs to be in … Continue reading
$125
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8 events,
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Open stage this month will be Friday, October 26th! All performers are invited to share their talent: poets, musicians, singers, spoken word artists, comics, and even dancers! Even if you don't have anything to perform, stop in — artists and … Continue reading
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The Ghosts of Rochester's Past are waiting to greet you, and share their unique experiences from the distinctly dark side of our city's history! The Landmark Society's Ghost Walk is a night-time guided walking tour. Follow lantern-bearing guides down the … Continue reading
$25
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The Little will screen Dialogue in Metal (U.S. 2018, 60 min.) followed by a discussion with Jesse James, and Albert Paley. Two artists with unique styles come together for a collaboration. Jesse James of West Coast Choppers fame and world … Continue reading |
15 events,
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Come out to Abundance October 27th from 11am - 4pm to support us and our many vendors at the wellness fair. There will be free samples, activities, and much more!
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Enjoy the beauty of Mt. Hope Cemetery's historic trees and flora in the fall, led by landscape architects who can identify and explain the vast variety.
$10
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Upon arrival, attendees will receive a card describing the circumstances of a child who actually rode the Orphan Train. After a brief introduction, participants take a 14-minute ride around the museum's track as two improvisers acting as chaperones treat them … Continue reading |
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8 events,
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Yay, autumn brings Tweed! 'tis tyme again to don your tweed. Gather 10am at Abundance Food Co-op for a tasty bite of October! We then roll a leisurely 6mph pace and about 12 miles along newly-paved streets and into trendy … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Crazy Rich Asians (Jon M. Chu, U.S. 2018, 120 min.) "This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family."
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The Little will screen The Stones Cry Out (Yasmine Perni, Italy / Palestine 2013, 56 min.) followed by a discussion with filmmaker Yasmine Perni as part of the 2018 Witness Palestine series. Christianity was born in Palestine two thousand years … Continue reading |
6 events,
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The Dryden will screen Cat People (Jacques Tourneur, U.S. 1942, 73 min., 35mm). In the 1940s, there was a shift toward more realistic portrayals and shooting on location, but there was also a corresponding move toward the fantastic. In this … Continue reading
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Metro Justice will host the first of 4 sessions titled Drawdown Solutions: Getting Into Action. The Drawdown Solutions: Getting into Action Workshop is a 4-session workshop that supports you in finding your unique contribution to reversing global warming, and getting … Continue reading
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The Little will screen Veterans For Peace In Palestine (Chris Smiley, 2018, 60 min.) followed by a discussion with Tarak Kauff as part of the 2018 Witness Palestine series. This film follows a number of U.S. Veterans who spend time … Continue reading |
5 events,
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In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a Books Sandwiched-In lecture with Michael Galban reviewing There there by Tommy Orange. A multigenerational novel about violence and recovery, identity, and the beauty and despair woven … Continue reading
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Kenyatta D. Berry, co-host of the PBS series Genealogy Roadshow, is coming to the Little Theatre to discuss genealogy, family history, and her new book. Join WXXI for an evening with PBS's Genealogy Roadshow co-host Kenyatta D. Berry at the … Continue reading
$10
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The Cinema will host a Halloween Double Feature Nosferatu (F.W. Murnau, Germany 1922, 94 min.) with live musical accompaniment byKatie Preston, and Ben Morey. "In this highly influential silent horror film, the mysterious Count Orlok summons Thomas Hutter to his … Continue reading |
4 events,
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The Cinema will screen Christopher Robin (Marc Forster, U.S. 2018, 104 min.) "A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life."
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The Dryden will screen Le secret de la chambre noire (Daguerreotype, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, France/Belgium/Japan 2016, 131 min., DCP, French w/subtitles) as part of the Through a Lens Darkly series. Jean is looking for work when he lucks upon an interesting … Continue reading
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The Cinema will screen Searching (Aneesh Chaganty, U.S. / Russia 2018, 102 min.) "After his 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a desperate father breaks into her laptop to look for clues to find her." |
7 events,
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This is a practice begun by artist Morgan O'Hara, and it can be a unique way to learn about the document and the amendments. Copies of the Constitution will be provided, as well as writing implements and paper.
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David Levinthal will host an Artist's Talk in the Dryden. In conjunction with his exhibition War, Myth, Desire, David Levinthal will discuss his prolific career as a photographer. The exhibition is the first museum retrospective of the artist's work in … Continue reading
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This group facilitated discussion unpacks the components and meaning of structural racism in the United States and how the system continues to oppress marginalized voices in present day. Three pillars of structural racism, its historical context, and how they affect … Continue reading
$6
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Michael Sussman is a preeminent civil rights attorney with a history of fighting (and winning) for disability rights, education, police accountability, environmental issues and more. Michael is the Green Party candidate for Attorney General and will be in Rochester on … Continue reading
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Michelle Younger comes by her modern spin on old-time infused banjo authentically; her family has been in the United States for generations, and she is a descendant of Cole Younger, a member of the James-Younger Gang and the namesake of … Continue reading |
13 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."
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Drop in to the basement at Harmony House to shop for that killer outfit, oh-too-cool accessories, knick knack, or who knows what else you'll find. All 1950s/Rockabilly/Mid Century Modern rummage sale (with maybe something here and there for those with … Continue reading
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For the 5th Art+Feminism Wikipedia campaign, we will host an Edit-a-Thon to improve coverage of cis and trans feminist artists on Wikipedia. Art+Feminism teaches all genders to edit Wikipedia. The Fall event will take place at Frank E. Merriweather Jr. … Continue reading
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