Meklit
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. […]
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The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States
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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 […]
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Collard City Growers Annual Plant Sale
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesHelp support Collard City Growers through purchase of a variety of annuals and perennials at very affordable prices. We also welcome barters (annual for annual or perennial for perennial) if […]
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Collard City Growers Annual Plant Sale
Help support Collard City Growers through purchase of a variety of annuals and perennials at very affordable prices. We also welcome barters (annual for annual or perennial for perennial) if […]
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5th Annual Freedom Festival with Taína Asili y la Banda Rebelde
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesJoin us for our 5th annual Freedom Festival. There will be free music, free food, free art activities and lots more to celebrate and motivate the spirit of creative resistance […]
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“The Prison in Twelve Landscapes” with Filmmaker Brett Story
More people are imprisoned in the United States at this moment than in any other time or place in history. The Prison in Twelve Landscapes unfolds as a cinematic journey […]
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“Insane Clown President” with Journalist Matt Taibbi
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesDispatches from the 2016 election providing an eerily prescient take on our democracy’s uncertain future by Matt Taibbi, contributing editor and columnist for Rolling Stone. Biography Matt Taibbi, author of […]
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Troy Bike Rescue’s Annual BikeFest
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThe 7th annual BikeFest fundraising celebration is a fantastic party and a great way to help Troy Bike Rescue continue its mission of bringing Pedal Power to the People!
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Post-Industrial Ecologies of the Hudson River Estuary with Seed Bomb Art Workshop
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesIn his talk and workshop, ecological artist, writer, and activist Oliver Kellhammer will frame post-industrial ecologies as sites of renewal and the emergence of novel processes. Together, we will bio-map […]
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Uptown Summer Begins
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThe 7th annual Uptown Summer begins full-swing July 11th and will run through August. The Rensselaer County Summer Youth Employment Program sponsored The Sanctuary for Independent Media to hire 10 […]
