Sanctuary Sustainer Reception with Medea Benjamin
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 […]
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The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States
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Collard City Growers: Fruit & Berry Propagation
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesCome 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 […]
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Reclamation Clinic: The Home Stretch
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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North Central Holiday Justice and Peace Holiday Celebration
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesBack 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 […]
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WOOC Benefit with Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars and Vusi Mahlasela
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Reclamation Clinic: Home Sweet Home
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesCongratulations! 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 […]
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NATURE Lab Workshop with Fran Martino: Citizen Science Training- Stream Sampling in Rensselaer County
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesRensselaer 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 […]
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Salif Keita
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesSalif 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 […]
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Meklit
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesMeklit’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. […]
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Be The Media! Workshop with Sonia Kennebeck: Safeguarding Sources- Encryption and Trauma Protection
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThis 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 […]
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“National Bird” with Filmmaker Sonia Kennebeck and Panel
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesNational 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. […]
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The Nile Project: Introduced by Hudson River Warriors
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesMusical 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 […]
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NATURE Lab Workshop: Unleashing the Power of High School Environmental Advocates- Water Security in Hoosick Falls and Beyond – POSTPONED
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesPOSTPONED - 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 […]
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SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO ILLNESS: “Economic Update” with radio host Richard Wolff
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesSCHEDULE 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. […]
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An Irresistible Resistance Dinner hosted by The Yes Men, with special guest Franklin Lopez
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesAn 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 […]
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NATURE Lab Workshop with Caroline Wollard: “Forming Gift/Free/Mutual Aid/Barter Networks”
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThink 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 […]
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NATURE Lab Workshop: Sculpting a Water Retentive Landscape
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesCreate 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 […]
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Be The Media! Workshop with Brett Story: The Relationship of Media and Activism-How to Develop Social Issue Films
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesAn 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!
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Michael Bisio Accortet
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesChronicling 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 […]
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“Letters From Iraq” with Rahim Alhaj Trio
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThe Iraqi-American oud virtuoso and composer is a two-time Grammy nominee, National Endowment for The Arts National Heritage Fellow, and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings artist—traveling the world to “give voice to […]
