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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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."

Drawdown efforts continue here in Rochester! Reconnect, learn more, and express your unique participation in the growing synergy around the work to revers global warming!

Rev. Dr. William H Wilkinson, Arun Gandhi, and Kit Miller share a round table discussion on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. The discussion will be moderated by Heather M. Cook, member of Central Finger Lakes Friends … Continue reading →

Little Theatre #1 will screen this year's High Falls Film Festival Audience Choice — Best of the Fest Documentary.

Don't Leave Me This Way is the funny, inspiring, true story of a woman's fight for her life and dignity—and her determined quest to awaken an entrenched, unfeeling medical community to the fact that there's always a human being inside … Continue reading →

In the Louis A. Alexander Palestra at the Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center on the UofR River Campus, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will present a lecture titled Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "Writings on the Wall: Searching for … Continue reading →

In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a Books Sandwiched-In lecture with Patti Singer reviewing Why baseball matters by Susan Jacoby. A passionate and careful analysis into why our 'national pastime' is losing young … Continue reading →

In Genesee Hall, Room 325 on the UofR River Campus is a discussion titled Sex is Like Pizza. Tiffany Street (from Title IX) and Emmy Lobrutto (Restore) will be leading a discussion on the importance of affirmative consent. Grab a … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen Loving Vincent (Dorota Kobiela, Hugh Welchman, Poland/UK/US 2017, 94 min., DCP) as part of the Polish Film Festival. The world's first fully oil-painted feature film brings the artwork of Vincent van Gogh to life while exploring … Continue reading →

In the Rundel Library Building is the Opening Reception for the 8th Annual Art of the Book, on display through January 9, 2019.

The Little will screen Pressing On: The Letterpress Film (Erin Beckloff, Andrew P. Quinn, U.S. 2016, 99 min.) as part of the Rochester Advertising Federation's R/ADWEEK 2018. The modern world was born on a printing press. Once essential to communication, … Continue reading →

The Little will screen Komunia (Communion, Anna Zamecka, Poland 2016, 72 min.) as part of the Polish Film Festival. In her film debut, filmmaker and anthropologist Anna Zamecka places her camera right in the middle of the family of Ola, … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen The Wife (Björn Runge, U.S. 2017, 100 min.) "A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature."

The Little will screen Dywizjon 303 (Squadron 303, Denis Delić, Poland / U.K. 2018, 115 min.) as part of the Polish Film Festival. Based on real events, the film is inspired by Polish writer Arkady Fiedler's bestselling book and tells … Continue reading →

Being deeply, empathically listened to can be a revelation and gift for both speaker and listener. Even though it isn't widely known in our general culture, deep listening gives the speaker a space to see all around something that has … Continue reading →

The Firehouse Gallery at Genesee Pottery will host a Reception for Good Things...come in small packages, on display through December 20.

The Cinema will screen Akira (Katsuhiro Ôtomo, Japan 1988, 125 min.) In 1988 the Japanese government drops an atomic bomb on Tokyo after ESP experiments on children go awry. In 2019, 31 years after the nuking of the city, Kaneda, … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen The Wife (Björn Runge, U.S. 2017, 100 min.) "A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.

The Bug Jar will host two screenings of Rock vs. Cancer (Jacob Kindberg, U.S. 2018, 18 min.) at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Rock vs. Cancer is a short documentary that takes an in-depth look at Rochester's own, John Grabski … Continue reading →

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 →

The Cinema will screen Veloce come il vento (Italian Race, Matteo Rovere, Italy 2016, 120 min.) "Giulia is a promising young GT racer. When her life falls apart, her only hope is her brother, a drug addict and former rally … Continue reading →

Take a break from raking leaves and enjoy nine local writers as they share their short works while you kick back and sip a hand-crafted cocktail. This is another one of our popular open-topic events followed with our usual Q&A … Continue reading →

The Little will screen The Limits Of My World (Heather Cassano, U.S. 2018, 70 min.) followed by a videoconference discussion with director Heather Cassano. The Limits of My World tells the story of a severely autistic young man facing the … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Bad Times at the El Royale (Drew Goddard, U.S. 2018, 141 min.) "Circa 1968, several strangers, most with a secret to bury, meet by chance at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark … Continue reading →

In the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch and Lomb Library Building is a Books Sandwiched-In lecture with Dr. Jen Connelly reviewing The space barons Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and the quest to colonize the cosmos by Christian Davenport. An … Continue reading →

On the 2nd Floor of the Carlson Science and Engineering Library on the UofR Campus is a discussion titled What's in a Name? The Quirky Stories Behind Scientific Nomenclature. Names have power and meaning, and many scientific names have surprising … Continue reading →

The Board of Ethics is a seven-member board established by Section 2-18 of the City Charter and appointed by the City Council. The board renders written advisory opinions to City officers and employees with respect to the City's Code of … Continue reading →

Attend an information session for the City of Rochester's REJob Training Program for environmental jobs in the construction field, with representatives from the Department of Environmental Services, REJob graduates and construction and environmental specialists.

In the U.S., pedestrian fatalities have skyrocketed, increasing by 46% from 2009-2016. In Monroe County, over 4,000 crashes in Monroe County from 2010-2017 involved bicyclists and pedestrians. Eight people die on our streets every year as a result of these … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Bad Times at the El Royale (Drew Goddard, U.S. 2018, 141 min.) "Circa 1968, several strangers, most with a secret to bury, meet by chance at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark … Continue reading →

Anastasia Samoylova is a Miami-based artist and photographer whose work examines environmentalism, consumerism, and the picturesque through the tools and language of digital media and commercial photography. Samoylova's work participates in the landscape photography tradition while scrutinizing the consumable products … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Bad Times at the El Royale (Drew Goddard, U.S. 2018, 141 min.) "Circa 1968, several strangers, most with a secret to bury, meet by chance at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark … Continue reading →

Main Street Arts will host a screening of The Great Museum (Johannes Holzhausen, Austria 2014, 94 min.) The film offers glimpses of the day-to-day routine at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, and focuses primarily on micro-dramas featuring museum employees. "The … Continue reading →

Monroe Community Hospital will host their Harvest Craft Faire which I think is one of the best chances in Rochester to get handmade and local merchandise.

The Cinema will screen Bad Times at the El Royale (Drew Goddard, U.S. 2018, 141 min.) "Circa 1968, several strangers, most with a secret to bury, meet by chance at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark … Continue reading →

The Little will screen Greetings From Tromaville (Adrian Esposito, U.S. 2017, 120 min.) followed by a discussion with director Adrian Esposito. Greetings from Tromaville! follows the history of Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment, an independent film company that has produced … Continue reading →

Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth — a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. The 5th Annual Maker Faire Rochester event takes place on Saturday, November 17, 2018, … Continue reading →

Cultural humility is a framework for supporting lifelong learning and reflection with the goal of influencing and addressing structural inequalities. Through interactive exercises, this workshop will introduce and support understanding of a process-oriented mindset in relation to other cultures. Developed … Continue reading →

Monroe Community Hospital will host their Harvest Craft Faire which I think is one of the best chances in Rochester to get handmade and local merchandise.

Join us for our November reading featuring members of the Watkins Glen Writers Group: Charlotte Dickens, Dudley Bishop, Mark Matthews, and Rikki Marcin, followed by our Open Mic.

The MAG will screen I, Claude Monet (Phil Grabsky, U.K. 2017, 87 min.) Monet's life is a gripping tale about a man who, behind his sun-dazzled canvases, suffered from feelings of depression, loneliness, even suicide. However, as his art developed … Continue reading →

In the Kusler-Cox Auditorium on the 3rd floor of the Rundel Library Building, Daniel Noah Moses will present a lecture titled Beyond the Mere Property Career: Lewis Henry Morgan, the Human Mind and the American Experiment in the Age of … Continue reading →

This is to invite you join with Board members of the Rochester Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State this Monday evening (11/19/18) at 7 p.m. for an informal chat and discussion at Starbucks Coffee shop located … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen First Man (Damien Chazelle, U.S. 2018, 141 min.) "A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen First Man (Damien Chazelle, U.S. 2018, 141 min.) "A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen The Rose of Kentucky (D. W. Griffith, U.S. 1911, 17 min., 16mm), and Tillie's Punctured Romance (Mack Sennett, U.S. 1914, 82 min., 35mm) with live piano by Philip C. Carli as part of the Silent Tuesdays … Continue reading →

Growing up in Rochester my whole life, I've always been surrounded by family and friends that have held a deep appreciation for roots and string music. A musical tradition that is more of a calling to those that play it … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen First Man (Damien Chazelle, U.S. 2018, 141 min.) "A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen Persona (Ingmar Bergman, Sweden 1966, 83 min., 35mm, Swedish w/subtitles) as part of the Bergman Centennial series. Bergman's once and future muses star together in this psychological drama examining the nature of identity. A young actress, … Continue reading →

Wedge Waddle is a walk/run/waddle on a route around the South Wedge of Rochester New York. There are fun stops along the way, It is free to participate and all are welcome. As a donation you may bring a new … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen First Man (Damien Chazelle, U.S. 2018, 141 min.) "A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Tea with the Dames (Roger Michell, U.S. 2018, 84 min.) "Dames Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright and Eileen Atkins have let the cameras in on a friendship that goes back more than half a century. … Continue reading →

Local historian Tom Cook will lead a 2-hour walk starting at the Nunda Historical Society to Visit Historic Sites Along the Genesee Valley Greenway in the Town of Portage.

The Cinema will screen Smallfoot (Karey Kirkpatrick, Jason Reisig, U.S. 2018, 96 min.) "Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn't know existed — a human. He soon faces banishment … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen Home for the Holidays (Jodie Foster, U.S. 1995, 103 min., 35mm) as part of the (Mostly) Happy Holidays series. Dealing with your family at Thanksgiving can be hard—just ask Claudia Larson (Holly Hunter), an art restorer … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Smallfoot (Karey Kirkpatrick, Jason Reisig, U.S. 2018, 96 min.) "Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn't know existed — a human. He soon faces banishment … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (John Hughes, U.S. 1987, 93 min., 35mm) as part of the (Mostly) Happy Holidays series. As marketing executive Neal Page (Steve Martin) attempts to get home for Thanksgiving, his plans seems to … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen First Man (Damien Chazelle, U.S. 2018, 141 min.) "A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon … Continue reading →

The Dryden will screen Fiddler on the Roof (Norman Jewison, U.S. 1971, 181 min., 35mm) as part of the L'chaim: Celebrating Jewish Life series. The iconic Broadway musical is translated beautifully to film, breathing fresh life into the songs, dances, … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Smallfoot (Karey Kirkpatrick, Jason Reisig, U.S. 2018, 96 min.) "Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn't know existed — a human. He soon faces banishment … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Smallfoot (Karey Kirkpatrick, Jason Reisig, U.S. 2018, 96 min.) "Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn't know existed — a human. He soon faces banishment … Continue reading →

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The UofR will host a Racial Equity Learning Series lecture titled Re-framing the Written and Unwritten Rules of History, Policy, and Law—Part D-E with Yvette Conyers, and Rebecca Tucker in Helen Wood Hall's Craytor and McNerney Classroom 1W-509. Belief systems, … Continue reading →

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 →

Mayor Warren lights the tree in the Atrium of City Hall. performances by Rochester City School District's School of the Arts Choir and String Ensemble, a special visit from Santa.

The Little will screen The House That Jack Built (Lars von Trier, Denmark / France / Germany / Sweden 2018, 155 min.) USA in the 1970s. We follow Jack (Matt Dillon) through five incidents and are introduced to the murders … Continue reading →

The Cinema will screen Smallfoot (Karey Kirkpatrick, Jason Reisig, U.S. 2018, 96 min.) "Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn't know existed — a human. He soon faces banishment … Continue reading →

Privilege and entitlement are trigger words, especially for white people on matters of race. Privilege may be invisible to the privileged; it is never invisible to those without it. This workshop explores how privilege shapes our sense of self and … Continue reading →

Stroll beautiful Park Avenue and enjoy the cheerful sight of lights sparkling on buildings, tree branches, bushes, and the light poles at major intersections. This evening of free entertainment, seasonal fun, and "open house" hospitality at more than 80 Park … Continue reading →

Metro Justice's values are integral to our annual Alternative Fair. You can enjoy Family Holiday Shopping with a conscience at Metro Justice's 36th annual Alternative Fair, featuring thousands of unique fair trade, earth friendly, and locally produced goods that support … Continue reading →

Image City Photography Gallery will host an Opening Reception for their Holiday Show 2018, on display through December 22.

The Little will screen Back to Natural (Dr. Gillian Scott-Ward, U.S. 2016, 75 min.) as part of the The Black Cinema Series. Back to Natural is a 69-minute documentary film that reveals the shocking truth about hair, politics, and racial … Continue reading →

Metro Justice's values are integral to our annual Alternative Fair. You can enjoy Family Holiday Shopping with a conscience at Metro Justice's 36th annual Alternative Fair, featuring thousands of unique fair trade, earth friendly, and locally produced goods that support … Continue reading →

Join us for our annual Open House! Come get in the holiday spirit by making crafts and shopping for holiday gifts; see free demos or participate in letterpress, ceramic, and book arts activities. Join us for a unique holiday gift … Continue reading →

Star Alley will be decorated in a classic Christmas theme with pine boughs and decorations. Children's activities will include an Angel Get's it's Wings activity, Christmas tree ornament and stocking decorating. There will be holiday themed games that appeal to … Continue reading →