April 10, 2013 Landmark Alerts

Countdown to Brockport

In less than 10 days, we’ll be bringing over 150 community leaders, citizen activists, and planning professionals to the village of Brockport for our annual Conference. Conference sessions will feature high caliber national speakers as well as many great local and regional speakers. This year’s theme, Outside the Box: Innovative Preservation Practices for the 21st Century, highlights the diverse array of preservation practices that are being used across New York State and the nation to foster community revitalization, support economic development, and protect our heritage.

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One of our highlighted speakers includes Mark Fenton, a nationally recognized public health planning and transportation consultant and, coincidentally, a native of Brockport. Mark is an adjunct associate professor at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and former host of the “America’s Walking” series on PBS television.

It’s not too late to register to hear Mark and all of our other great speakers from near and far. Visit our website for complete details and registration.

Special Offer: Landmark Society & The Whipping Man at Geva Theatre

WMan LandmarkThe Landmark Society is partnering with Geva Theatre Center to bring you this special offer. When you purchase tickets for the April 21 performance of The Whipping Man at Geva Theatre, you’ll receive tickets (any seat) for just $35 each and a portion of your purchase will benefit The Landmark Society. The Whipping Man is a moving drama about newfound freedom, the legacy of slavery, redemption and regret.

Call (585) 232-4382 and mention this discount to take advantage of this special offer.

Growing up in a Frank Lloyd Wright House

RM_FLW_Bixler_promo_smallA Special Multimedia Presentation by Author Kim Bixler at the Memorial Art Gallery. Hear about the joys and pitfalls of Bixler’s time in the Wright-designed Boynton House in Rochester. See a video tour with the current owners of the Frank Lloyd Wright House. Sample wines at the Memorial Art Gallery’s free wine-tasting. Enjoy tapas, wine and beer for purchase.

Thursday, April 18 | 5-8 p.m., presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. | Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. | Presentation is free | RSVPs requested: call Max at the Gallery 473-6629