Upcoming Events


"Dirty Wars" w/ journalist Jeremy Scahill

Date & Time: 
05/22/2013 - 7pm - 9pm

Jeremy ScahillJeremy Scahill, author of "Blackwater: The World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army" and "Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield," will speak at The Sanctuary for Independent Media on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Admission is by donation ($10 suggested, $5 student/low income). Advance tickets are available by clicking here.

This event is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace, Women Against War, Project SALAM and the National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms, Albany chapter.

On April 23, Nation Books author and Puffin Foundation Writing Fellow Jeremy Scahill released his newest book, "Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield" (Nation Books, 2013). Scahill is currently on a multi-city book tour, include this stop in Troy NY. "Dirty Wars" debuted at #5 on the New York Times bestseller list for May 12, 2013.

Found Art Mosaic Mural Workshop with Isaiah Zagar

Date & Time: 
06/01/2013 - 9am - 06/02/2013 - 5pm

Registration fee: sliding scale, depending on what you can contribute:    $1 - $350! * Please note: in Philadelphia, a weekend workshop with Zagar costs $350: people travel from around the country for the opportunity! 

 Philadelphia's Magic Gardens creator Isaiah Zagar will lead the community in a two-day workshop to transform the Freedom Square Art Stage!

WHEN Sat. June 1, 9 am - 5p m, Sun. June 2, 9 am - 5 pm

We are taking reservations for those committed to the full two-day workshop with Isaiah.  REGISTER at: mediasanctuary.org/workshopregistration

 

"Freedom Festival:" celebrating Juneteenth and Emancipation Movements

Date & Time: 
06/15/2013 - 3pm - 8pm

 "Juneteeth"  w/ M.A.K.U. Sound System, Taina Asili y la Bande Rebelde, and more.

Join us in the first "Freedom Festival" on the new community art stage at Freedom Square!

This event celebrates diverse freedom movements, and is inspired by Juneteenth, the oldest national commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States.

We'll warm up with local comunity activities in the afternoon:

4:00 - 6:00

  • Honor ceremony for youth who've contributed to Freedom Square art stage with their art tiles
  • Community potluck at 5 pm.

Then, for a great outside concert!

6:00 Taina Asili y la Bande Rebelde

Local Puerto Rican vocalist Taína Asili carries on the tradition of her ancestors, fusing past and present struggles into one soulful and defiant voice.

7:00 M.A.K.U. Sound System

Dancing with Dreams: NY State Hip Hop Competition

Date & Time: 
08/09/2013 - 1pm - 6pm

 

Co-sponsored by Troy Boys and Girls Club

and The Sanctuary for Independent Media’s

“Found Art in North Troy” project

 

WHEN:  August 9th, 2013

WHERE:  Freedom Square, 101st St. and 6th Ave., North Troy, NY

WHAT:  The dance competition will consist of dance teams from all over New York State. There will be two age categories: 5-12 and 13-18. 

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