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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 […]

“After Tiller” with Filmmaker Lana Wilson

After Tiller (2013) by Lana Wilson and Martha Shane, is an intimate exploration of the highly controversial subject of third-trimester abortions in the wake of the 2009 assassination of Dr. […]

Flyer Design for Beginners workshop with Andrew Lynn

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Do you feel like a clipart captive? Do you experience an irrational fear of fonts? Let's work through your design dilemmas and learn to make interesting and attractive event materials […]

“Let the Fire Burn” with Filmmaker Jason Osder

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Presented by filmmaker Jason Osder, Let the Fire Burn is the chilling saga of Philadelphia's 1985 decision to drop a bomb on black liberation group MOVE, told using only archival […]

“Call Me Kuchu” with Filmmaker Malika Zouhali-Worrall

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

In Uganda, a new bill threatens to make homosexuality punishable by death. Malika Zohali-Worrall’s Call Me Kuchu (2012) documents David Kato, Uganda’s first openly gay man, and retired Anglican Bishop […]

2nd Annual North Troy Peace and Justice Holiday Celebration

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join our neighborhood’s 2nd Annual North Troy Peace and Justice Holiday Celebration, which will take place from 1 to 5pm on December 14th at The Sanctuary for Independent Media, and […]

The Matthew Shipp Trio

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

The Matthew Shipp Trio launches the Spring 2014 season at The Sanctuary for Independent Media while celebrating the release of their new recording, Root of Things (Relative Pitch Records), and […]

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