Christoph Irniger Pilgrim Quintet
The Christoph Irniger Pilgrim Quintet debuts their newest jazz collaboration “Crosswinds” on the Alphabet City stage. The quintet Pilgrim, founded by Zurich based, tenor saxophonist Christoph Irniger, is one of the most exciting ensembles in young European Jazz. Following their highly praised live album ‘Big Wheel’, Pilgrim’s fourth recording ‘Crosswinds’ is a luxuriantly open new […]
Our new Memoir Reading Series continues with Darrel McLeod’s debut memoir Mamaskatch: A Cree Coming of Age. Poet Steffan Triplett will moderate the discussion. As a small boy in remote Alberta, Darrel J. McLeod is immersed in his Cree family’s history, passed down in the stories of his mother, Bertha. There he is surrounded by […]
Kenia: Celebrating 60 years of Bossa Nova
Celebrate 60 years of bossa nova with Brazilian native and vocalist Kenia and special guest Wesley Amorim, renowned guitarist, composer, and arranger from São Paulo, Brazil. Fresh off the release of his 2019 album, “Simas & Amorim duo – Deuce,” Wesley joins Kenia, Tony Grey on bass and James Johnson on drums. This program will […]
Momentum Reading Series: Simona's Search
Join us for a staged reading of Simona’s Search with playwright Martin Zimmerman, presented in partnership with City Theatre. The reading will be followed by a post-show discussion with the playwright and actors. Audiences are encouraged to engage with the work, and experience theater’s power to spark meaningful dialogue about complex issues. About Simona’s Search Simona’s […]
Join us for an evening of jazz with TMT Trio visual artist Jerry Birchfield! TMT Trio joins forces with visual artist Jerry Birchfield for a unique multi disciplinary experience. This event will also be a CD and book release for a 2 CD set of music by TMT Trio with a book of photography from […]
Sembène Film Festival: Eddie Jefferson documentary
Join us for a screening of Eddie Jefferson LIVE in concert from the Jazz Showcase presented by Sembène – The Film & Arts Festival. World renown saxophonist Richie Cole will leading the Q&A after the film. The revered Jazz vocalist Eddie Jefferson, who was born in Pittsburgh 101 years ago, is captured in his last […]
Tania Grubbs: I AM, Volume 6 MUSIC
Join us for an evening of jazz tributes with vocalist Tania Grubbs as the I AM series comes to a close. In Vol. 6 Tania will celebrate artists & singer-songwriters Joni Mitchell and Laura Nyro. LAURA NYRO: one of the most gifted spiritual singer-songwriter with a gravitational pull towards the music she heard in the […]
Do you want to maintain or perfect your French? Do you like lively conversation? Well, come join us for conversation in a welcoming environment where we’ll speak 100% in French. Proficiency in the language is required. (This event will be held downstairs in our Word Cellar.) Vous voulez maintenir ou perfectionner vos compétences en français […]
Editorial Masterclass with [PANK]'s Jessica Fischoff
Join Jessica Fischoff of [PANK] for a Master Class on Publishing! Learn all about publishing your writing in literary journals and presses! Space is limited, but open to all community members of all levels. Bring your own writing supplies. We will discuss tactics of how to prepare a successful submission and how to find the […]
Kickback: Exposing the Global Corporate Bribery Network
Join us for an evening of reading and discussion with David Montero! Kickback explores a global system of corruption and inequality: it traces how many of the most prestigious corporations in the world, including Fortune 500s, pay billions of dollars in illegal bribes every year to some of the most authoritarian and repressive regimes in […]