National Science Foundation grant awarded to boost interest in STEM concepts BINGHAMTON, NY – Archaeology. Exploring the past through ancient artifacts. It’s not something a lot of middle-schoolers get the opportunity to experience firsthand, but that’s about to change for students at two Broome County schools thanks to a new … [Read more...] about Binghamton University to launch archaeology program for local middle schoolers
Release Harm Reductionist Paul Fontana Jr. from Delaware County Jail
-- contact Truth Pharm for more info truthpharm@gmail.com Last week our friend, fellow Harm Reductionist and Social Justice Warrior Paul Fontana Jr. was jailed for a probation violation which consisted of a "missed appointment". We are very aware that these actions against Paul are blatant retaliation for his outspoken, local efforts of fighting for … [Read more...] about Release Harm Reductionist Paul Fontana Jr. from Delaware County Jail
RIOT ACT: a new bookstore opens in Binghamton
Anti-Profit Anti-Fascist Book Pushers serving the Lesser Binghamton Area. Now accepting literary and monetary donations. Online ordering and website coming soon. All set up with some books for sale outside and inside the Bundy Annex. Plenty of parking on Cedar Street and behind Red Wok and the church, including 2 open handicap parking spots by the entrance. … [Read more...] about RIOT ACT: a new bookstore opens in Binghamton
How would you reinvest $1.2 million into our community?
As City of Binghamton and Broome County prepares their annual budgets, we should be thinking about how we would like our taxes allocated in our community. $1.2 million of taxpayer money has been allocated to adding 12 more police officers to our already very large police force. This is done in the name of public safety concerns. However, during a global … [Read more...] about How would you reinvest $1.2 million into our community?
DPA Painting Murals at the Ross Park Zoo
In a collaboration with the Ross Park Zoo, eight artists with the Dept of Public Art are painting a Parade of Animals along the wall leading to the entrance to the Zoo. Artists submitted designs in August based on animals that are in Zoo's collection and 8 designs were chosen. They will prep Sept 18-19th and will be painting Sunday Sept. 20th from 11 am to 3 … [Read more...] about DPA Painting Murals at the Ross Park Zoo
Politics and Art in September
The Cooperative Gallery 213 is featuring a unique family collaboration, as MaryRose, Judy Salton, and their granddaughter Karissa explore different themes, including art and politics. The exhibits open First Friday September 4th, 2020 and continues through September 26th every Saturday from 11 am- 3 pm and by appointment with the artists (call 607 7243462 or … [Read more...] about Politics and Art in September
Not Normal: Art in the Age of Trump
Call To Artists -- NOT NORMAL: Art in the Age of Trump Deadline September 25th: Each fall, since 2016, ArtRage Gallery and Building Company Theater have partnered to create NOT NORMAL: Art in the Age of Trump. We’re back at it again, calling for all types of performance art! On October 24, 2020 ArtRage will open their virtual gallery doors for … [Read more...] about Not Normal: Art in the Age of Trump
Call for Artists: Murals at the Zoo
CALL FOR ARTISTS - ANIMAL MURALS AT ROSS PARK ZOO, BINGHAMTON, NY w/ DPADeadline for Proposals: August 28thThe Dept. of Public Art and Ross Park Zoo are collaborating on a colorful animal mural that will welcome guests to the zoo! The mural will be installed between September 18th to September 20th during an Arts Adventure event happening at the zoo. The … [Read more...] about Call for Artists: Murals at the Zoo
WHAT WOULD ROD SERLING SAY
What would Rod Serling say about his neighborhood park. Who would even consider damaging or destroying a park, especially one for ALL children. (Recreation Park) Was the person(s) deprived or seeking revenge? In vengence, an eye for an eye, there is no resolution to a problem; it just continues on like Israel/Palestine or one religion or political … [Read more...] about WHAT WOULD ROD SERLING SAY
CRUSADER FOR JUSTICE
Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi during the US Civil War she was destined to become one of the earliest famous black woman during a life centered on combating prejudice and violence. Her father was the son of his master who allowed him to do a carpenter apprenticeship. There he met Ida’s mother who was the cook. His … [Read more...] about CRUSADER FOR JUSTICE
