Name: Writing the Words They Erased at Irondequoit Public Library
Start: 2026-10-06
End: 2026-10-06

We provide boat rentals, buy, sell, service boats. We also provide dock slips. You can visit us at https://www.southbaymarinany.com.

South Bay Marina

Tapas sparkles with a stylish, warm & rustic atmosphere. The menu is electric & exotic, featuring many wild game & seafood dishes. Martini menu, 35 wines by the glass, homemade sangria.

Tapas 177

Cafe and restaurant inspired by the traditional Italian sagra: a local festival centered around food, community, and the joy of gathering.

Sagra Italia

Founded in 1921 as the first professional school of the University of Rochester, the Eastman School of Music is celebrating its centennial in 2021-2022! For one hundred years, Eastman has been one of the world’s major centers for the study of music and for the training of professional musicians and music teachers. Famous alumni include jazz greats Chuck Mangione, Maria Schneider, and Ron Carter, award-winning composers Charles Strouse, George Walker, and Kevin Puts, and Metropolitan Opera sopranos Renée Fleming and Erin Morley. Eastman offers more than 800 concerts and other performances, many of them free, during the year, from chamber music to wind ensembles, from jazz to opera.

Eastman School of Music

Located in the vibrant Neighborhood of the Arts, Image City Photography Gallery stands at the heart of Rochester's rich artistic tapestry. Known as the 'Image City of the World' and hailed as the 'Photo Capital of the World,' Rochester's legacy in photography is unparalleled, and our gallery is proud to be a part of this heritage. At Image City, we're committed to curating quality exhibitions and providing enriching learning experiences for both photographers and the art-loving community. Our captivating exhibitions showcasing diverse photographic styles in 13 different annual exhibitions, provide something for everyone to explore and enjoy. Join us as an exhibiting photographer or as a patron in celebrating the art of photography and the boundless creativity of our community. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or simply passionate about the visual arts, we invite you to immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Image City Photography Gallery.

Image City Photography Gallery

In a sophisticated setting overlooking the University of Rochester's Eastman Theater, Chef/Owner Tony Gullace prepares sumptuous treats for a discerning dining public. Extensive wine list and full service bar. Lunch: Mon-Fri, Dinner: Mon-Sat. Private rooms available for special events.

Max of Eastman Place

Writers & Books is a nonprofit literary center that promotes reading and writing as lifelong activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. With programming headquarters and an on-site indie bookstore in Rochester, the organization also owns and runs Gell, a Naples, NY-based retreat center for creatives, groups, and businesses.

Writers & Books

Pour-your-own candle and custom fragrance bar. We sell natural soy candles and premium home fragrance products, and offer a unique custom fragrance experience. With 100+ distinct scents available, customers can come in to our shop to blend their own fragrances to make custom candles, melts, diffusers, sprays and more.

Scents by Design

Ludwig’s Center Stage Cafe offers fresh, homemade food for both breakfast and lunch. We also provide a variety of catering options to make your next event easy and delicious. Delivery and setup are available with 24 hours’ notice. To place an order, call us at (585) 454-4440, or visit us online at http://ludwigscenterstagecafe.com.

Ludwig's Center Stage Cafe

Established in 2006, Stacy K Floral is a women-owned business founded by Stacy K Ercan with a mission to bring joy to the community through flowers, gifts, and creative design. While delivering daily throughout Monroe County and providing event florals statewide, the Rochester storefront has evolved into a vibrant, collaborative destination. Guests can now experience a unique fusion of local brands under one roof, including the newly added Winter Swan Coffee, where you can enjoy the intoxicating aroma of freshly brewed specialty coffee nestled right among the fresh blooms.

Stacy K Floral & Winter Swan Coffee

Rochester, NY, is the third-largest metropolitan area in New York State, nestled along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. With a proud sports tradition, Rochester is home to iconic teams like the Rochester Red Wings (MiLB), Rochester Americans (AHL), Rochester Knighthawks (NLL), and Flower City Union (NPSL). Our vibrant sports culture thrives across all levels, from youth clubs and high schools to elite collegiate programs, creating a strong, year-round foundation for athletic excellence.

The Rochester NY Sports Commission champions Monroe County through the power of sports tourism. By attracting championships, invitationals, and tournaments across a wide range of disciplines, we help fuel the region’s economy and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Each year, Rochester welcomes a growing roster of sporting events, showcasing our top-tier facilities, supportive community, and dedication to teamwork on and off the field.

We invite event organizers, rights holders, and sports professionals to discover why Rochester and Monroe County are ideal destinations for your next competition or tournament. Let’s play in Rochester!

Visit Rochester

*Join us for a generative writing workshop against censorship at Irondequoit Public Library!*

This workshop is presented as part of our [Rochester Reads 25th Anniversary](https://writersandbooks.org/rochester-reads/) programming. Participants in this workshop will read excerpts on the subject of censorship from one of our 2026 Rochester Reads selections, Omar El Akkad’s *One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This*.

What is the role of the writer in an era of increased censorship, where the chilling of speech is a central tactic to suppress dissent, freedom, and social justice? Inspired by BELONG by Gianna Stewart this accessible, generative writing workshop invites you to “take back” one or more words on PEN America’s “Banned Word List” and say exactly what it means to you. Whether in poetry or prose, you’ll explore the associations, images, and personal definitions you have for words the powerful want to erase. Led by Tyler Barton, the workshop will include short readings of powerful works of literature that reclaim language, as well as prompts to get you thinking and your pen moving.

This event is organized in partnership with Irondequoit Public Library.

Read more about BELONG by Gianna Stewart, RoCo’s new public artwork, [HERE](https://www.rochestercontemporary.org/exhibitions/belong/)

**ABOUT THE WORKSHOP LEADER**  
**Tyler Barton** is the Artistic Director of Writers & Books and the author of Eternal Night at the Nature Museum and The Quiet Part Loud. He has taught writing to children, high schoolers, college kids, library patrons, incarcerated individuals, nursing home residents, and new immigrants. He directs the Joe Flaherty Legacy Writing Workshops for Writers & Books and co-founded Fear No Lit with the artist Erin Dorney. Learn more at tsbarton.com.

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