Events

NATURE Lab Workshop: Sticky Situation- The Magic of Grafting and More

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us as we dig up root stock, transplant saplings, and make new trees with some old school genetic engineering.  NATURE Lab  is the Sanctuary’s resident ecological education program. NATURE […]

State of Science with CapSci!

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us for a panel on science activism and advocacy in the Capital Region with public officials, scientists, and activists focusing on how we, as concerned citizens, can get involved […]

Author Dahr Jamail Presents: The End of Ice

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us for a book talk with Dahr Jamail and a great evening of conversation!  After nearly a decade as a war reporter, the acclaimed journalist returns to America to […]

Be The Media! Workshop with Astra Taylor: Media and Activism

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

In an informal conversation about the creative process, Astra Taylor will share personal strategies as a filmmaker, writer, and political organizer to activate a people’s platform for organizing through diverse […]

What is Democracy? with Filmmaker Astra Taylor

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

What is Democracy is an idiosyncratic, philosophical take on the evolution of democracy through the ages, from its philosophical origins in Greece, through its capitalist growth in Italy, to the […]

Collard City Growers: Roots Natty Division Party- Spring Cleaning

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Prepare garden beds that have been resting all winter, readying for this year’s plantings. Learn to turn one plant into many by the simple practice of root division! Collard City […]

Be The Media! with Ellen Rocco: The Art of Interviewing

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join Ellen Rocco, manager of North Country Public Radio, to learn the secrets of recording a great interview, from research to writing questions to post-production. She will also share her […]

Be The Media! Workshop with Mike Burke: Art of News Production

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Mike Burke is a long time producer with the international daily news program Democracy Now!, with years of experience in all aspects of news production. Join Mike as he shares […]

The Life and Songs of Folk Music Icon Pete Seeger

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Musicians Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton join Jesse Jarnow, author of Wasn’t That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the American Soul, in a celebration of […]

9th Annual Troy Bike Rescue BikeFest

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join Troy’s bike-friendly community for a homespun burrito dinner complete with daytime rides, special guests, and the always-amazing cake auction. This event benefits Troy Bike Rescue and will help prepare […]

Getting Grounded: Transplanting Party with Collard City Growers

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Learn how to plant seedlings and divide perennials in hopes to spread the bounty across Freedom Square  and Collard City Growers gardens at the Freedom Festival!  Collard City Growers is […]

Spirit of the Suffragettes Festival: OKAN and Climbing PoeTree

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Performing in Freedom Square, join us for the Spirit of the Suffragettes Summer Festival, with performances by OKAN and Climbing PoeTree, and Community Resource Fair. Thank you to the New […]

Spirit of the Suffragettes Festival: Crys Matthews and Amy Rigby

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Performing at the Sanctuary for Independent Media, join us for the Spirit of the Suffragettes Summer Festival, with performances by Crys Matthews and Amy Rigby, and Community Resource Fair. Thank […]

Spirit of the Suffragettes Festival: Sammus and Nitty Scott

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Performing in Freedom Square, join us for the Spirit of the Suffragettes Summer Festival, featuring performances by Nitty Scott and Sammus, and Community Resource Fair. Thank you to the New […]

Spirit of the Suffragettes with OSHUN and Mourning [A] BLKstar

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Performing in Freedom Square, join us for the Spirit of the Suffragettes Summer Festival, with performances by OSHUN and Mourning BLKstar, and Community Resource Fair. Thank you to the New […]

Spirit of the Suffragettes Festival: Eljuri and Taína Asili

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Performing in Freedom Square on August 20th, 2019, join us for the Spirit of the Suffragettes Summer Festival and Community Resource Fair! Taína Asili will be performing from 5:15PM to 6:15PM, and […]

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