Connecting with the Land (on view from March 22 - June 15, 2013) is a photography exhibit that lets us experience local farms through the eyes of youth. The photos […]
Throughout Richard Nixon’s presidency, three of his top White House aides obsessively documented their experiences with Super 8 home movie cameras. Young, idealistic and dedicated, they had no idea that […]
Come on out and support your local community bike project on May 18th. Join the Troy Bike Rescue crew for an all-around celebration including a neighborhood bike tour, kids bike […]
Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield, author Jeremy Scahill is the National Security Correspondent for the Nation magazine and the author of the New York Times best-seller Blackwater: The […]
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens creator and artist-in-residence Isaiah Zagar will lead the community in a two-day workshop to transform the Freedom Square Art Stage! Under his direction we will complete an […]
Join food artist Ellie Markovitch, as she shares her secrets with this delicious recipe! Feijoada is a delicious stew of beans. In Brazil, feijoada (feijoada brasileira) is often considered the national […]
This event celebrates diverse freedom movements, and is inspired by Juneteenth, the oldest national commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. The festival features performances by Taína […]
Join internationally recognized photo-journalist Brenda Ann Kenneally for this 3-day workshop which meets Wednesday 7/10 to Friday 7/12/13 from 10 am-4 pm each day! We will paste large-scale photos of […]
Night of the Living Dead premiered on October 1, 1968, and was completed on a $114,000 budget. The film became a financial success, grossing $12 million domestically and $18 million […]
Natalie Jeremijenko will lead the community to begin building a public art sculpture, Butterfly Bridge. The bridge will demonstrate possibilities of re-imagining our urban infrastructure, and guide us towards a […]
Mind-blowing Ethiopian grooves. Dazzling Krar, kebero drums and stunning vocals. Rooted in tradition. Soaked with attitude. Krar Collective are Temesegen Zeleke on the krar (a 5 or 6 stringed harp), […]
The workshop runs from Tuesday-Friday 7/23-7/26/13 from 10am-4pm. There will be an artist reception on July 26, 4-5pm, with Marcus, Troy Alley Action and Summer Youth Employment teens as they […]
The traveling version of Mali’s award-winning “Festival in the Desert,” featuring two of Africa’s most powerful musical groups, will stop in Troy, NY for a free all-ages show in Freedom […]
Soul Power (2008) documentary by Jeffrey Levy-Hinte celebrates the legendary music festival that accompanied “The Rumble in the Jungle” between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. In 1974, the most celebrated […]
Join us Thursday, July 25 from 12:00 – 1:30 for Community Discussion to brainstorm key nodes for community mapping in North Troy! In this 3-day workshop (7/30/13-8/2/13), we will explore what adaptive […]
Several of the most exciting talents in hip hop music will stop in Troy NY for “Bend the Bars with Beats,” a free all-ages show in Freedom Square beginning at […]
The day begins with "Dance with Dreams" NY State Hip Hop Dance Competition featuring Troy Dance Factory and “Exclusive” dance team performs, followed by the Youth Media Sanctuary Community Film […]
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 […]
Learn the nuts and bolts of setting up and operating video cameras in live studio productions, with videographer Jill Malouf. Then, focus on the art of live switching multiple cameras […]
On the eve of the 2013 United States general elections. two award-winning authors discuss their new book, Dollarocracy: How the Money and Media Election Complex is Destroying America (Nation Books, […]
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