by Nick Smerker | Oct 30, 2020 | Happenings
Freedom to Create Keynote with Salman Rushdie and Russell Banks Sunday, November 15:00 pm Every year we gather for a public forum celebrating freedom of expression by honoring an international writer who has overcome efforts to silence them. This year, our event...
by Nick Smerker | Sep 10, 2020 | Happenings
The Jaak Sooäär Trio+ Poet Kai Aareleid Tuesday, September 15th7:00 pm The Jaak Sooäär Trio made their US debut in Pittsburgh during Jazz Poetry 2016, and we’re still talking about the incredible concert experience. So, when we decided to commission new work and...
by Nick Smerker | Apr 6, 2020 | Happenings
Happy National Poetry Month! As we spend as much time at home as possible due to COVID-19, we invite you to tap into your own well of creativity. City of Asylum believes that All Pittsburghers are Poets, and now we want to hear from you! We are calling all residents...
by Nick Smerker | Mar 10, 2020 | Happenings
Little Decisions Feed Big Ideas with J. Albert Mann Saturday, March 21st3:00 pm Calling all young writers! Join City of Asylum’s first explorative workshop designed for young writers (13+) led by author J. Albert Mann. J. will read from her forthcoming middle...
by Nick Smerker | Feb 3, 2020 | Happenings
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Presents Connections with Ray Chen Thursday, February 13th7:00 pm Ray Chen is a violinist who redefines what it is to be a classical musician in the 21st Century. He has millions of on-line followers through his social media...
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