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  • Patricia Warth-Behind the Media Hype: The Realities of Criminal Justice Reform

    • February 28, 2025
    • Posted by: hzollo
    • Category: December 2025, Speakers
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    RPS Luncheon, December 10, 2025 -Learn about Criminal Justice Reform and Patricia Warth’s work as Director of NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services.

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  • Dr. Nevan Fisher – China Today

    • January 25, 2025
    • Posted by: hzollo
    • Category: May 2025, Speakers
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    RPS Luncheon, May 14, 2025 -Join Dr. Nevan Fisher to learn more about China as it exists today, China’s social and cultural history and the internal forces and dynamics that are at work in the country.

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  • Joseph Spilman – Rochester NY: The Cradle of American Optics & Photonics-Our Past, Present & Likely Future

    • January 25, 2025
    • Posted by: hzollo
    • Category: April 2025, Speakers
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    RPS Luncheon, April 9, 2025 -Join Joseph Spilman to learn why Rochester, New York is the cradle of American optics and photonics and what the future holds for this industry.

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  • Dexter Benedict – Public Art: Creating Visual Poetry

    • November 21, 2024
    • Posted by: hzollo
    • Category: February 2025, Speakers
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    RPS Luncheon, February 12, 2025 -Join Dexter Benedict and RPS to learn about Public Art, the lost wax process and how Mr. Benedict works to create visual poetry in bronze portrait figures.

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  • David Finger – The Evolving Landscape of Scams

    • September 24, 2024
    • Posted by: hzollo
    • Category: March 2025, Speakers
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    RPS Luncheon, March 12, 2025 -Join David Finger to learn more about the evolving nature of scams, technology trends, AI and more.

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  • Jherrard Hardeman – Assistant Conductor RPO & Music Director of the RPYO

    • September 24, 2024
    • Posted by: hzollo
    • Category: January 2025, Speakers
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    RPS Luncheon, January 8, 2025 -Join Jherrard Hardeman, Assistant Conductor of the RPO & Music Director of the RPYO, to learn more about his career and the RPO and RPYO.

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  • John Williams – Happy Holidays

    • September 24, 2024
    • Posted by: hzollo
    • Category: December 2026, Speakers, Upcoming Speakers
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    RPS Luncheon, December 9, 2026 – Join RPS to hear our own John Williams present “Happy Holidays,” a narrated piano program that includes traditional Christmas carols and familiar holiday tunes.

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  • Anthony Road Wine Company – Sustainable Viticulture Program and Practices

    • August 14, 2024
    • Posted by: hzollo
    • Category: November 2024, Speakers
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    RPS Luncheon, November 13, 2024 -Anthony Road Wine Company will share their experience running a vineyard and winery using sustainable practices.

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  • James Haskins -Executive Director, GEVA Theatre

    • August 14, 2024
    • Posted by: hzollo
    • Category: October 2024, Speakers
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    RPS Luncheon, October 9, 2024 – James Haskins will share his love of theatre, the role of regional theatres and GEVA’s upcoming year.

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  • Herb Smith- Connecting People with Music

    • February 21, 2024
    • Posted by: hzollo
    • Category: June 2024, Speakers
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    RPS Luncheon, June 12, 2024 -Join RPS in June to learn more about Herb Smith, RPO trumpet player, teacher, composer, classical musician and jazz music performer.

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