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

The Street Craft Kitchen & Bar serves an eclectic international menu plus local Rochester specialties, over eight local rotating beers on tap, and offers a full cocktail and wine selection. Located on the lobby level of the Hyatt Regency Rochester, this is the perfect place to grab a local beer and a Rochester’s classic -¬ the “Roc City Garbage Plate.”

Street Craft Kitchen & Bar

FLCF invites visitors to sing choral-orchestral masterpieces each summer. Led by world-class musicians and up-and-coming guest artists, FLCF promises an unforgettable experience for music tourists visiting Rochester's vibrant arts community. See the Finger Lakes, make new musical friends, and finish your stay with a riveting performance.

Finger Lakes Choral Festival

Patron Saint is a steakhouse in downtown Rochester that combines exceptional service, classic dishes, and a refined atmosphere for a truly memorable dining experience.

Patron Saint

The George Eastman Museum is located in Rochester, New York, on the estate of George Eastman, the pioneer of popular photography and motion picture film. Founded in 1947 as an independent nonprofit institution, it is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives. The museum holds unparalleled collections—encompassing several million objects—in the fields of photography, cinema, and photographic and cinematographic technology, and photographically illustrated books. The institution is also a longtime leader in film preservation and photographic conservation. There is always something new and different to engage, educate, or entertain you at the Eastman Museum: At all times, at least three temporary exhibitions on photography and cinema—most of which change about every four months—in the main exhibition galleries, the Project Gallery for contemporary works, the History of Photography Gallery, and on the second floor of the mansion George Eastman’s historic mansion and gardens, where one can see how this visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist lived for almost thirty years during the early twentieth century—one of only two National Historic Landmarks in Monroe County The beautiful 500-seat Dryden Theatre, which exhibits more than 300 different films every year and, as one of just a few venues in the world equipped to exhibit highly flammable nitrate film, hosts the annual Nitrate Picture Show—A Festival of Film Conservation The restored Terrace Garden, West Garden, and Rock Garden for quiet enjoyment Several times a day, docent tours of the exhibition galleries, mansion, and gardens Frequent talks by in-house experts and visiting artists and scholars Music recitals in the mansion almost every Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. A leading library of literature on photography and cinema in the world, accessible by appointment World-renowned hands-on workshops on historic and alternative photographic processes (advance enrollment required) View our virtual tour by visiting https://www.eastman.org/360-historic-mansion-tour

George Eastman Museum

Open Face at Eastman Museum features sandwiches, soups, salads, sides, and baked goods, including numerous vegan or vegetarian options, such as corn mash, mashed pea, chickpea, and toasted brie. Sandwiches can also be made over field greens as salads. Specialties—including ginger carrots, pickled beets, and baguette chips—are also on the menu. Desserts include Open Face cookie splits and cookie sandwiches, Cheesy Eddie’s carrot cake, Red Fern vegan jam bars, and Royal Café gelato, which has been a longtime favorite of museum visitors.

Open Face at Eastman Museum

At Unwine’d we offer more than just a drink, it’s a focus on YOUR experience – our goal is to help you kick back, relax, and make memories with family and friends while enjoying wines in a different way than ever before. Unwine’d is Rochester’s first and only interactive wine experience nestled in the heart of the historic midtown district in downtown Rochester, NY. As local Rochesterians we can’t wait to meet you and laugh the night away at one of the city’s many new, modern, and trendy hot spots! Cheers to you for letting yourself Unwine’d. Additional Info: Unwine’d will offer 40 varieties of wine via a set of unique pouring stations. After trying the wine at Unwine’d, customers will be able to purchase wines by the bottle at our neighboring establishment, 260 Wine + Spirits.

Unwine'd

Lucky’s is a neighborhood restaurant & bar located in the North Winton Village.

Lucky's

The Alexander is a family owned and operated restaurant located in downtown Rochester serving New-American cuisine and family classics. Located in a renovated Victorian mansion, the gorgeous interior creates a great atmosphere for special occasions, events, or a nice evening out. Whether it is at the bar, in the private dining room, or amongst friends - The Alexander is a great place for dinner Wednesday through Saturday and brunch on Sundays.

The Alexander

The Acorn Exchange is a hidden gem found within the beautiful marble lobby of the downtown Clinton Square Building. The Acorn Exchange is a grab and go cafe that specializes in made-to-order custom built sandwiches on our famous scratch baked focaccia bread. Need to feed lunch to a bunch? The Acorn Exchange caters! Stop by for breakfast or lunch and quickly be on your way with a delicious meal to enjoy once you reach your destination.

The Acorn Exchange

The RMSC Cumming Nature Center is a dynamic environmental education facility that celebrates the unique landscape and culture of the Finger Lakes region through hands-on learning opportunities and thoughtful exhibits. Our 900-acre preserve is as beautiful as it is vast. You can meander through more than 15 miles of trails complete with wetlands, climbing forest roads, cross-country skiing, and hiking through the past. And you can investigate the curious intricacies of nature with our educational programs.

RMSC Cumming Nature Center

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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