Join us for a candid discussion on gentrification, what it means, what is has done to past Rochester and the implications for future Rochester. Talk will be led by Barbara and Dan Hoffman longtime business owners and residents of King Street. Talk is free and open to all with a $5 suggested donation and will be moderated by Calvin Eaton and Mercedes Phelan. RSVP info540westmain@gmail.com by October 23 at 9 PM

540WMain Learning Academy presents: Changing The Narrative on Sexual Assault Wednesday 11.1 // 7-8:30 PM $5 suggested donation Recent events have forced us as a society and a community to discuss gender based sexual assault on ways that we never have before. How do we continue to change our perspective on what constitutes sexual assault ? How do we move away from victim blame and victim shame to Conversations on educating would be perpetrators // how do we change workplace…

FEE: $15 | Advanced Registration Required Join artist Alivia Ruiz for our Paint & Sip Watercolor Workshop series This intro to watercolor painting workshop will walk participants through a basic water color design with master artist Alivia Ruiz. Participants will leave with a watercolor piece started. Participants should bring a bottle of corked wine. Refreshments will be served as well. Rsvp required. info540westmain@gmail.com www.540westmain.org

Join us as we welcome Briell Giancola as the November Artist of the Month at 540WMain Gallery at her Opening Art Reception This will be 540WMain's first ever mixed 3D and 2D gallery show! Celebrate and view Briell's breathtaking art and sculptures as well as mingle, network and support our community programming Show is free with a $5 suggested donation // No registration required

Join Heidi Jarvis of Pure Haven Essentials for this organically inspired workshop to help you change the way you see, use and clean. Heidi will show you how to incorporate pure haven's all natural organic product line into your everyday life. This is a workshop you don't want to miss // it's also free with a $7 suggested donation. Proceeds support 540WMain Community Programming Advanced registration is required. info540westmain@gmail.com www.540westmain.org

540WMain Learning Academy in collaboration with The Dream Tank presents: Conversations & A Movie This three week workshop series is open to the community and serves as an opportunity to discuss, watch, and unpack culturally relevant films related to race, privilege, and systemic racism in America. Workshop free // $10 suggested donation // bring your own snack light refreshments will be provided // Ages 13+ rsvp required: info540westmain@gmail.com Workshop #1 seeks to educate individuals to the truths that may help…

Drummer and musician Joe Starling is back at 540WMain Learning Academy for his popular African Drum Playing Workshop. This class will focus on the identification and techniques used to play various traditional African drums. Come have a blast drumming to the beat of traditional African music! Seating is limited, advance registration required. All instruments are provided. $10/ per person E-mail questions to: info540westmain@gmail.com For more information on other events at 540WMain, visit: www.540westmain.org All classes require cancellation at least 48…

Katie Halligan Founder of ROC City Henna is back at 540WMain Learning Academy for this fun DIY Henna 4 Beginners workshop. Katie will walk you through the basics of DIY henna as well as its history and how to create your own simple yet stunning henna designs. Space is limited, $15 advance registration required. Open to children and adults. E-mail questions to: info540westmain@gmail.com For more information on other events at 540WMain, visit: www.540westmain.org All classes require cancellation at least 48…

540WMain Community Learning Academy presents: Introducton to Speaking French This class will focus on the history of French language and be a beginner's guide to learning how to speak the French language. Interactive and hands on participation will be the focal point of this workshop. Participants will leave with a basic understanding of the French language and how to initiate beginner level conversations. Class fee: $10/per person E-mail questions to: info540westmain@gmail.com For more information on other events at 540WMain, visit:…

Join artist Alivia Ruiz for our Autumn Paint & Sip Watercolor Workshop series This intro to watercolor painting workshop will walk participants through a basic water color design with master artist Alivia Ruiz. Participants will leave with a watercolor piece started. Participants should bring a bottle of corked wine. Refreshments will be served as well. Advanced registration is required. info540westmain@gmail.com www.540westmain.org All classes require cancellation at least 48 hours before the date of the class or event. If not then…

In conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security 540WMain Learning Academy presents this very special workshop: Be Prepared! Community Active Shooter Preparedness Workshop Given the state of our world, the need to be aware, educated and prepared on how to deal with an active shooter in the community is an unfortunate neccessity. This unique workshop will be taught by Protective Security Advisor Mark Kreyer of the DHS and adapted specifically for laypersons in the community. This two hour workshop will:…

Join us for this family style all vegan-gluten free dinner at 540WMain Community Learning Academy Dress to impress and give thanks with community friends, partners and families. Dinner is open to children. Live music, family, fun, and networking. Single Adult price $27/person College Student price: $22/person Proof of ID require Couple price: $50/ couple Child price: $15 ages (5-11) Children 4 and under free Advanced registration required, as seating is limited E-mail questions to: info540westmain@gmail.com For more information on other…

Join us for this buffet style vegan friendly-gluten free dinner at 540WMain Community Learning Academy Dress to impress and mingle with community friends, partners and families post your Black Friday shopping experiences. This dinner-mingle is open to children, family, and couples. Networking and making new friends is encouraged. Single Adult price: $18/person College Student price: $15/person Proof of ID require Child Price: $13/child (ages 5-11) Children 4 and under free Advanced registration required, as seating is limited E-mail questions to:…