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

Locals Only is open for breakfast and lunch every day from 8 AM to 3 PM, serving food, coffee, and cocktails. We strive to create Delighted guest experiences through food, beverage, Art, entertainment and meaningful human connection. We also function as an events space for private parties and community events!

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Garth Fagan Dance is an internationally acclaimed contemporary dance company founded in 1970 by visionary choreographer and educator Garth Fagan. Based in Rochester, New York, the company is recognized for its distinctive movement vocabulary, Fagan Technique™, which blends elements of modern, post-modern, ballet, and Afro-Caribbean dance into a powerful and innovative artistic form. Through more than five decades of performance, education, and community engagement, Garth Fagan Dance has become one of the most influential and enduring dance organizations in the United States. The company has toured extensively throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa, earning widespread critical acclaim for its athleticism, musicality, and emotional depth. Garth Fagan’s groundbreaking choreography gained global recognition through his Tony Award-winning work for the Broadway production of \*The Lion King\*, which continues to inspire audiences worldwide. Beyond performance, Garth Fagan Dance is deeply committed to arts education and cultural enrichment. Through classes, workshops, residencies, and outreach programs, the organization serves students, emerging artists, and community members of all ages and backgrounds. These initiatives foster creativity, discipline, self-expression, and an appreciation for the performing arts. Today, under the artistic leadership of Norwood Pennewell and Natalie Rogers-Cropper, Garth Fagan Dance continues to preserve and advance Garth Fagan’s artistic legacy while cultivating new generations of dancers and audiences. The company remains dedicated to artistic excellence, innovation, and community impact, using dance as a powerful vehicle for storytelling, cultural connection, and human expression. Throughout the year, audiences can engage with Garth Fagan Dance through performances, educational programs, and community events across Rochester, including Juneteenth celebrations, the company’s home season at Nazareth University, productions presented during the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival at the Garth Fagan Dance Studio Theater on Chestnut Street, and much, much, more!

Garth Fagan Dance, Inc.

If you are looking for fitness, fun team building or just a way to get in from the cold weather – you will find it all here at RocVentures. Climbers of all skill levels welcome. We are an exciting destination for sports teams, family members and corporate retreats. Plan your special adventure here at RocVentures. We are conveniently located near downtown hotels, museums and shopping. We are the largest indoor climbing and ropes course center in North America. We introduce and challenge our climbers with routes of varying levels of difficulty, up to 38 feet high. RocVentures hosts unique challenges and will provide memories for a lifetime. We host group events, team building seminars, and birthday parties. Contact us at info@rocventuresclimbing.com or visit www.rocventuresclimbing.com or call 585-442-5462.

RocVentures Climbing Gym

Branca Midtown is a modern Italian eatery and cocktail bar located in downtown Rochester, NY. Midtown is a love letter to traditional Italian flavors, with a pointed focus on hand-made and seasonal ingredients. Midtown has a well-curated yet approachable Italian wine selection. The cocktail menu mirrors the clean and fresh culinary approach, with a nod to the classics.

Branca Midtown

A local neighborhood favorite in modern farmhouse digs. Not just crepes, The Heroux Family offers progressively traditional comfort food using scratch-made ingredients the whole family will enjoy. In addition to the main dining rooms, this location boasts a lush outdoor garden patio plus a full spirits and coffee bar with comfy lounge seating. Indoor event spaces are available for meetings and private gatherings featuring beautiful barnwood detailing, giant barn doors and warm fireplace.

Simply Crepes Webster-Penfield

Enjoy a modern twist on classic comfort food with locally sourced ingredients. Relax in the casual, rich, contemporary feel with reclaimed wood finishes and stone bar tops. Unwind with a wine from our own backyard in the Finger Lakes Region as well as around the world. Large HD TVs let you catch the latest game or the day’s news. Join other “drifters” as you gather to meet old friends and make new.

Drifters LB

Located in the lobby of The Metropolitan, Bar Bantam is a modern, full-service restaurant and bar where city energy meets casual sophistication. By day, enjoy expertly brewed coffee, fresh breakfasts, and inventive lunches; by night, savor creative cocktails and elevated dinner fare in a sleek, metropolitan setting. With seasonal menus that put a twist on classic favorites and a spacious patio perfect for gathering, Bar Bantam delivers the ideal spot for everything from weekday bites to memorable private events.

Bar Bantam

Astor on Main is a bright open space in the Hyatt Regency Rochester with comfy booths and tables that serves breakfast and lunch.

Astor on Main

Boulder Coffee Co., located in the Lobby of the Hyatt Regency Rochester offers locally roasted, ethically-sourced coffee, refreshers, tea and snacks that embrace our community. Boulder offers something for everyone.

Hyatt Regency Rochester

Center City Terrace & Lounge, a seasonal space on the 4th floor of the Hyatt Regency Rochester, is a beautiful urban indoor/outdoor space with scenic views of Rochester’s downtown skyline, high-end spirits, craft cocktails, a light menu, firepits and comfortable terrace seating.

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!

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*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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