A passionate advocate for social justice for over 40 years, Medea Benjamin, whose new book is Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connections, co-founded the women-led peace group CODEPINK and the human rights group Global Exchange. Benjamin and other CODEPINK activists are known for their ability to make media spectacle in settings from Presidential […]
Join us in a community potluck. We are recognizing the Sanctuary’s 10th year Celebration, and we are honoring the creative resistance of Medea Benjamin, co-founder of the women-led peace group CODEPINK and the human rights group Global Exchange. This is also a celebration of Women Against War’s 10th years of anti-war events at the Sanctuary. […]
Come learn the basics of propagating from hardwood cuttings & leave with some new plant (and hopefully, human!) friends. Bring a pot or vessel for carrying transplants home or any cuttings you would like to share.
Learn how to find the right property and establish a realistic renovation budget. City and Land Bank representatives will explain how to submit purchase proposals and qualify for special grants or loans. Learn about the cost impacts of hazardous materials common in older buildings. Understand the basics of building codes and zoning regulations, how they […]
Back by popular demand! Join us for the fifth annual North Central Holiday Peace and Justice Celebration, North Troy’s working peoples’ alternative to the Victorian Stroll. We'll have free portraits by internationally recognized photographer Brenda Ann Kenneally, a coat give-away, a Troy Bike Rescue bike give-away, Toys for Tots, arts activities, and tours of the […]
The Egg, in cooperation with The Sanctuary for Independent Media, presents a fundraising concert for radio station WOOC 105.3 FM, a double bill of African music that is sure to lift your spirits and satisfy your soul! This show takes place at The Egg in downtown Albany, one of the Capital Region's most intimate and […]
Congratulations! You purchased a building and you have a plan for financing the work it needs. Learn about home repair education courses available in the region and the process for obtaining building permits, zoning variances and site plan approvals. Get guidance on working with contractors and technical professionals, and what to do if an agreement […]
Rensselaer Land Trust’s Stream Team needs help to find out if the streams of Rensselaer County are safe. This project will recruit and train citizen scientists to collect water samples from 18 sites along 5 tributaries of the Hudson River to check enterococcus levels. Volunteer time commitment is approximately 2 hours per month during May […]
Salif Keita, known as the “Golden Voice of Africa,” is undoubtedly one of the most influential and important artists in African music. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear the Golden Voice of Africa in a small listening room—one of the world's most extraordinary singers, Afropop pioneer, and a direct descendant of Sundiata Keita, founder of the […]
Meklit’s music is imbued with poetry and multiplicity, from hybridized sounds of Tizita (haunting and nostalgic music) drawing from her Ethiopian heritage, to jazz, folk songs, hip-hop and art rock. She aptly describes her music as emanating from “in-between-spaces.” Listening to Meklit transports us to the post-national space of Africa and America, inspiring us to […]
This workshop offers a general overview exploring the ethics and challenges of investigating and documenting high-stakes, dangerous, and traumatic situations and events. Sonya will share strategies for preparing for a high-risk project, including assessing the risk of a project. From Standing Rock to Ferguson, filmmakers and journalists work in increasingly dangerous conditions. Many documentarians may […]
National Bird follows the story of whistleblowers who, despite possible consequences, are determined to break the silence around one of the most controversial issues of our time: the "secret" U.S. drone war. The film will be followed by a talk back with the filmmaker and local and regional activists. This Indie Lens Pop-Up event is […]
Musical performance introduced by local Hudson River water warriors, including Maureen Cunningham and others. “The Nile Project is more than a band,” exclaims Kenyan percussionist/vocalist and Nile Project musician Kasiva Mutua. “This is something completely new. The way we combine collaboration and education is revolutionary—not only here at home in the Nile River but everywhere […]
POSTPONED - Presented by Hoosick Falls High School Students with Ken Facin, Hoosick Falls Superintendent of Schools. Hoosick Falls has been in the news because of a widespread groundwater contamination crisis. Unleash the power of high school environmental advocates! Join in a free-ranging conversation about grassroots advocacy.
SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO ILLNESS: We just learned that Richard Wolff is suffering from a severe flu; his doctor advises him not to travel or expose others to his illness. We wish him a speedy recovery. We will be in touch with advance ticket purchasers to arrange refunds if desired. Sorry for the inconvenience.
An Evening You Can't Forget (no matter how hard you try) in support of The Sanctuary for Independent Media! Food and Hosting by The Yes Men. Entertainment by Franklin López of Submedia.TV Food! Six courses of organic local cuisine–each one containing a lesson of resistance explained by Mike Bonanno of The Yes Men. Action! Franklin […]
Think through creating networks with community asset mapping and resource-sharing using Woolard’s Idea Lab, offering tools and strategies for participants to sustain The Sanctuary’s environmental campus and beyond. Artist and organizer Caroline Woolard begins the workshop with a quick presentation on seven solidarity economy models that establish local wealth and community resilience. Participants will then […]
Create several garden beds on contour using a simple A-frame level. The resulting swales stop, spread, and sink water, maintaining optimal hydration in the landscape... A NATURE Lab workshop with Collard City Growers gardener and coordinator Christian Grigoraskos As environmental stewards in our community, water security is at the forefront of our consciousness. We are […]
An intimate discussion on the relationship between art and politics, cinema and activism, and how to use film more expansively to speak to social issues. Sponsored by iEAR Presents!
Chronicling more than 30 years of acclaimed Troy-native bassist Michael Bisio's life as a composer in song form and otherwise, balancing freedom and swing in a euphorically compelling quartet. Named after its unusual instrumentation, Accortet is the eponymous debut of a group led by renowned contrabassist Michael Bisio, featuring the unique frontline of accordion and […]
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