MCNY Programs: April Events
Activist Talk | Cocktails & Culture | Moonlight & Movies | & More
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Programs @ MCNY
Coming up:
Immigration Activism in NYC Today
Tuesday, April 4, 6:30pm
New York City has been a haven for immigrants and a site of contention against foreigners, past and present. Join a timely discussion that analyzes howactivists continue to grapple with post-9/11 immigration policies,the recent arrival of asylum seekersvia southern states, and the ongoing threat of detention and deportation. With Murad Awawdeh of the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC); Fahd Ahmend of Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM) Carolina Band Muoz (Brooklyn College); and Nilbia Coyote of New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE). Moderated by journalist Filipe De La Hoz.
Co-presented by the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and part of our ongoing Activist New York series.
Register: FREE!
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Cocktails & Culture: Poetry Night
Thursday, April 13, 69pm
Spend an evening at the Museum full of spoken word poetry and soulful music. International tour artist and educatorShanelle Gabrielwill perform works from her new album,Things I Need to Remind Myself,with a live band. Explore our latest exhibitions, enjoy drinks from the MCNY Bar, and bites from our pop-up caf!
Register: Free with Museum admission.
Later in April:
Moonlight & Movies
Make Me Famous
Tuesday, April 18, 6:30pm
Make me Famous (2021), tells the story of the LES art movement in the 1980s, following one painter's quest for fame. Afterward, join a conversation with filmmakers Heather Spore and Brian Vincent, and two artists featured in the documentary,Peter McGough and Dr. Marguerite Van Cook.
Register: $20; $15 Members
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Urban Ecosystems | Living Among the Plants, Animals, & Fungi of NYC
Thursday, April 20, 6:30pm
In honor of Earth Day, join us for an evening of storytelling as we explore the often unseen worlds within the wilds and gardens of the Big Apple. Enjoy a tasting with plant-based cheeses, crackers, and drinks crafted by Solar 1's Stuy Cove Park manager, Candace Thompson.
Register: $25; $20 Members
Plan Ahead:
World Premiere: The Parsonage
Thursday, April 27, 7pm
A live performance of The Parsonage, a new compilation album with songs focused on a single, historied building64 East 7th Street.
Register: $35; $30 Members
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Activist New Yorkand its associated programs are made possible by The Puffin Foundation, Ltd.
Moonlight & Moviesis made possible in part bySophia and Peter J. Volandes.
Soul of the Cityis made possible with support fromJohn and Patricia Heller.
For more information about the Museum, including additional funder credits, please visit ourwebsite.
Images:Courtesy New York Immigration Coalition | Courtesy Shanelle Gabriel | Jonathan Postal | @fannygustafsson via Unsplash
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