October marks the 50th anniversary of the first nation- wide Moratorium against the war in Vietnam. To celebrate & remember this historic event, We are pleased to be showing the suppressed story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam- SIR! NO SIR! by award winning director David Zeiger. We will also be […]
BINGHAMTON – Downtown Binghamton comes alive on Friday, October 18 as the Preservation Association stages its annual Spirits Walk. Eight actors will portray the spirits of visionary men and women important to Broome County. View downtown architecture, (outside and sometimes inside), learn why those structures are important, and glimpse the lives of visionaries whose inventions […]
Boston-based Irish flute player and singer Shannon Heaton has been heralded as one of North America’s finest traditional musicians. A warm and entertaining performer, Heaton excels at making Irish music fresh and accessible to a wide variety of audiences. With her appealing mix of instrumentals and heartfelt ballads, she offers world class music with Irish roots and universal […]
Chris Merkley has performed over a thousand shows from the streets of Paris to venues through out Europe and across the United States. He has released nine albums with a variety of groups which include the song writing duo Merkley & Morgan, his high octane Bluegrass and Country Blues globetrotting band The Crooners, and the swampy blues rock […]
Tommy Sands, County Down’s singer, songwriter and social activist has achieved something akin to legendary status in his own lifetime. From the pioneering days with the highly influential Sands Family, bringing Irish Music from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Moscow’s Olympic Stadium, he has developed into one of the most powerful songwriters and enchanting solo performers […]
Truth Pharm Board of Directors Plans “Take a Chance on Me: Divas’ Bingo” at Touch of Texas (Binghamton, NY) The Truth Pharm Board of Directors is working with local Divas, community partners, and Touch of Texas to raise funds toward a match challenge issued by the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. In May, the Ben & […]
Women composers -- can you name one? Probably not, because throughout history, they've worn a cloak of invisibility. The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton aims to change all that. The ensemble will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Congressional passage of the Nineteenth Amendment -- giving women the right to vote -- in “Women of Notes" the opening concert […]
Two experienced artists present their art at the Cooperative Gallery 213 November 1-23, 2019. Karen Fedczuk offers ink drawings in “Winter Ascent” and Linda Ciallelo employs oil and pastels in “Figures and Flowers.” A reception for the artists coincides with the First Friday Art Walk when the gallery is open from 3- 9 pm and […]
My Lai Memorial Exhibit is a project of Chicago Veterans for Peace and honors the Vietnamese people who died as a result of our political and military actions in their country during the Vietnam War. Broome County Public Library Thursday 11/7 - 10am to 8pm Friday 11/8 - 10am to 5pm Saturday 11/9 - 10am […]
Fifty years ago, the world was shocked by photos released by US Army Infantryman, Ron Haeberle. Ron was the photographer for Charlie Company of the 20th Infantry Brigade that attacked an unarmed Vietnamese village called My Lai (pronounced Me-lie). Women were raped, women, men, children and infants killed and the awful photographic record was kept […]
