Events

Fourth Annual StoryHarvest: A Celebration of Art and Food from Seed to Table with Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra and Nation Beat

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Just as farmers reap the harvest, providing sustenance for all, it’s time to celebrate all our harvests–the results of seeds sown through art, education, agriculture, tolerance, and everything we do to build strong, healthy communities! Join us at Freedom Square (101st Street where 5th and 6th Avenues meet), for our Fourth Annual StoryHarvest, featuring food, […]

Exhibition at the Underground Gallery: “Dear Climate” by Marina Zurkow and Friends

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

In collaboration with Una Chaudhuri, Oliver Kellhammer, Fritz Ertl and Sarah Rothberg and sound design by Pejik Malinovski, Dear Climate is a multifaceted project that reimagines the environment with a poetic series of agit-prop posters and meditative audio pieces. Designed to “retool your inner climate,” this art exhibit beckons the viewer to meet, befriend, and […]

Las Cafeteras

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and a community-focused political message. Their Afro-Mexican rhythms, zapateado and inspiring lyrics tell stories of a community who is looking for love & fights for justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. A remix of traditional Son Jarocho sounds, Las Cafeteras […]

Be The Media! Workshop with Amy Franceschini: Futurefarmers Artist Demonstration Garden

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Sow an ancient grains garden plot with agrarian-activist scarecrows, create a community seed exchange, and make media messages to cultivate consciousness! Let’s sow seeds. It is a magical experience. The land will need to be slightly tilled, turned. We will invite along people who are growing ancient grains to share first-hand their knowledge. Local grain […]

Leslie James Pickering

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

A decade after being under heavy federal surveillance for exercising free speech in support of the underground Earth Liberation Front, Leslie James Pickering discovered that his associates are being questioned by the FBI, the US Post Office is copying his incoming mail, he was put on a secret list for maximum security screening at airports […]

“The Yes Men are Revolting” with Filmmaker Mike Bonanno

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

The Yes Men Are Revolting (2014) is a funny, action-packed adventure. With the environment on the brink of collapse, they ask a pressing question: at a time when corporate forces have bought and sold democracy, how can we effect real change? Their answer: get every viewer involved in the struggle. A "revolting" election-night dinner will […]

“Dear Climate” Exhibition Event with Marina Zurkow and Oliver Kellhammer

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join Dear Climate artists Marina Zurkow and Oliver Kellhammer in conversation about climate change. “Retool your inner climate”  and join the dialogue about art and environmental action. Learn strategies to "Befriend Climate Change," from international environmental crises to hyper-local challenges such as brownfields, decaying urban neighborhoods, and toxic blight right here in North Troy and […]

Myra Melford and Ben Goldberg Duo

Pianist Myra Melford and clarinetist Ben Goldberg present a concert program of new compositions. Melodic, exploratory, lyrical, swinging, virtuosic this is chamber music for the twenty-first century where composition meets improvisation to surprise and enlighten. Their music combines the precision of classical music with the creative spirit and soul of jazz...

Voices from the Emotional Underground: Screening of “Beyond the Medical Model” with Sera Davidow

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Powerful stories with critical insight into the mental health system and a vision of alternatives, in two very different films. The evening features a screening of Ken Paul Rosenthal’s 2010 documentary Crooked Beauty, a community potluck, Beyond the Medical Model with filmmaker Sera Davidow, and a panel/public forum. The event will include screenings, a potluck, […]

“Ghost Town: The Hebron Story” with Filmmaker Ellie Bernstein

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

After many trips to Israel and the West Bank, local filmmaker Ellie Bernstein wanted to tell the story of Hebron, Palestine to show the result of the over 40-year Israeli military occupation on a historically important city for Muslims, Jews and Christians. The film, narrated by Martin Sheen, documents the West Bank’s most controversial city, revealing […]

Be The Media! Workshop with Eleanor Goldsmith: The Art of Shot Choreography

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Editor and videographer Eleanor Goldsmith covers the tools and techniques for perfecting the art of movement in your video images, enhancing aesthetic and technical qualities of the creative filmmaking process. In this hands-on workshop, learn how to use camera angles and movement to put excitement, energy, emotion and enjoyment into your shooting style.

Jaimeo Brown: Transcendence

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Jaimeo Brown (pronounced jah-mayo) is emerging as one of the preeminent drummers on the new creative music scene. The percussionist is one of the leaders of a new circle of young New York City musicians grounded in the African-American roots of their music and dedicated to extending it well into the new century. Comfortable in […]

3rd Annual North Troy Peace and Justice Holiday Celebration

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Back by popular demand. Join us for our third annual North Troy Holiday Celebration! We'll have free portraits, a coat give-away, a Troy Bike Rescue bike give-away, plus arts activities!!!! Join a workshop with Ann Kenneally to learn the craft of studio portraiture in a “hands-on” community workshop to create free studio portraits for North […]

Be The Media! with Brenda Ann Kenneally: The Art of Studio Portraiture

Learn the craft of studio portraiture in a “hands-on” community workshop to create free studio portraits for North Troy families. Assist internationally-known photojournalist Brenda Ann Kenneally as she creates free studio portraits for families in in North Troy in this “Hands-on Studio Portraiture” workshop. Kenneally’s deep  connections with Upstate Girls, and families in the North […]

Joe Barna and Sketches of Influence

Joe Barna and his group Sketches Of Influence in performance one night only! This event is a homecoming of sorts as Barna grew up in North Troy and graduated from Lansingburgh High School, just a few blocks away, in 1994. Joining the quartet for this special engagement will be Stacy Dillard-sax (Roy Hargrove, Stevie Wonder, […]

NATURE Lab Presents: TEDxManhattan- Changing the Way We Eat

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently […]

NATURE Lab Presents: Civic Engagement and the Management of Water Resources- From the Nile to the Hudson

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

A workshop about civic engagement and water resource management in partnership with The Nile Project and groups along the Hudson River, exploring how we can help our Nile and Hudson ecosystems."The Nile Project is transforming the Nile conflict by inspiring, educating, and empowering an international network of university students to cultivate the sustainability of their […]

The Nile Project

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Artists from 11 countries along the Nile River collaborate to create music celebrating the region’s instruments, languages and traditions to inspire and empower an international network of active change-makers for our rivers’ ecosystem. "Music is a language," exclaims Ethiopian sax player and Nile Project musician Jorga Mesfin, "and in the Nile Project, the conversation is […]

NATURE Lab and Collard City Growers Workshop with Rebekah Rice: Pruning

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Our fruit and nut trees will need some attention every spring. We'll take a careful look at them, do any necessary pruning, and prepare nearby soil for planting. We'll have tools and gloves, or you can bring your own. Personal water bottle, hat, and closed-toe shoes also a good idea! No experience needed. Workshop will […]

The Crusades of Cesar Chavez with Author Miriam Pawel

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Pulitzer-Prizer winning journalist Miriam Pawel will speak about her book, The Crusades of Cesar Chavez. Cesar Chavez founded a labor union, launched a movement, and inspired a generation. He rose from migrant worker to national icon, becoming one of the great charismatic leaders of the 20th century. Fifteen years after his death, Barack Obama entered […]

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