• Be The Media! Workshop with Brenda Ann Kenneally: “Guerrilla Gallery”

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    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 […]

  • Krar Collective

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    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), […]

  • Caravan for Peace: Mali’s Call for Peaceful Dialogue

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    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” Screening

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    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 […]

  • Bend the Bars with Beats: Hip Hop Prisoner Justice

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    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 […]

  • “Dollarocracy” with Authors Robert McChesney and John Nichols

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    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, […]

  • The Battlefield Band

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Moving forward with Scotland’s past! Inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music and fired by the strength and vibrancy of today's Scottish cultural scene which they have done much […]

  • Christine Salem

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Christine Salem sings dangerous tunes that rouse the spirits and challenge the authorities – which means that her shows are as controversial as they are spellbinding. The rousing deep-voiced singer […]

  • The Bread and Puppet Theater: 50th Anniversary

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    The Bread and Puppet Theater celebrates their 50th Anniversary with performances from classic shows including King Story, an early anti-war piece which was originally performed in 1967, President and Chair, […]

  • “The Body in a Criminal Age” with Paul Vanouse

    Remember the OJ Simpson case? This talk is designed to creatively counter mass-media dramatizations that typically misinform the public, and provide audiences with the conceptual tools to understand current issues […]

  • Vieux Farka Touré

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    With his 2010 World Cup performance before a billion people in Johannesburg, South Africa, Vieux Farka Touré has become one of the most celebrated African guitarists in history. Dubbed the […]