Jeanette Colby, the University’s calendar editor, offers a selection of events and activities to do this weekend. Browse, discover, and share upcoming events on the University Events Calendar by logging in with your University NetID. The calendar features a variety of events at all campuses, including the River Campus, Eastman School of Music, Memorial Art Gallery, and Medical Center.
#1: Take a look at beards in art
The Memorial Art Gallery offers its monthly themed DeTOUR event on Friday, November 9. On this “Movember MAGic DeTOUR,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the museum teams up with Jes Sutton, of Rochester’s Barbetorium, to take a look at the men’s beards in its collection and the men they belong to. Since 2013, beard popularity has been on the rise in America with new and different trends for every season. After the tour, Sutton will show some easy stylings to tame back bristles and get beards shiny and soft. The cost is $15 and includes museum admission and a beard grooming class. A portion of every ticket will be given to the Movember Foundation. Purchase tickets online.
#2: Enjoy musical performances to benefit patients
The Department of Psychiatry will host its inaugural musical fundraiser on Thursday, November 8. Enjoy musical performances from talented department faculty, staff, and mental health advocates. Performers include Fred Vine, John Nyerges, Gordon Munding, and Psychiatry Chair Ben Lee and his family. Light refreshments included with a $20 ticket. Dinner is available, for a separate charge, from the menu. Also take part in the basket and 50/50 raffles. Tickets will be available at the Lovin’ Cup website, at the door, or at the UR Medicine Mental Health & Wellness locations. The event is from 6 to 10 p.m., at Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive in Henrietta.
#3: Learn about Jewish heritage at Memorial Art Gallery
Join the Memorial Art Gallery in its Jewish Heritage Celebration on Sunday, November 11, from noon to 5 p.m. Events for all ages include hands-on art activities, musical performances, and a variety of cultural displays. At 2 p.m., Bernice Steinhardt will give a talk on “Memories of Survival” as part of Art and Remembrance. The exhibition Fabric of Survival: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz—textile art by Steinhardt’s mother—is on view through December 2. The suggested donation is $5 per group.
#4: Celebrate Polish cinema
The Polish Film Festival, presented by the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, continues throughout the weekend, from Thursday, November 8, through Sunday, November 11, with film screenings of The Butler, Clergy, Spoor, Breaking the Limits, Silent Night, and 303 Squadron. A True Story. The festival, now in its 21st year, presents classic Polish cinema, as well as contemporary works produced by the newest generation of the country’s film makers. See a schedule of films at the Little Theater.
#5: Listen to Eastman faculty virtuoso
Eastman’s Faculty Artist Series will feature Grammy award–winning violist Masumi Per Rostad on Saturday, November 10. Rostad begin studying music—initially on the violin—when he was three years old and is now described by critics as an “electrifying, poetic, and sensitive musician.” Rodstad will present a program of selected Mozart sonatas. Guest performer is pianist Sonia Rostad. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. Tickets are $10 for general admission and free to University of Rochester ID holders.