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ITHACA/SYRACUSE: THE GHOST LIGHT PROJECT & WRITERS RESIST
The Ghostlight Project
Join theatre practitioners, writers, artist/advocates, Guild members and others for the Ithaca community's event, as part of the nationwide Ghostlight project, in support of theatres as brave spaces in our communities.
On January 19, 2017, members of the theatre community - from Broadway to regional theatres to high schools and colleges and community theatres - will come together to launch The Ghostlight Project. Gathering outside of theatres on the eve of the Presidential Inauguration, people will join in a collective, simultaneous action, together creating "light" for challenging times ahead. Inspired by the tradition of leaving a "ghost light" on in a darkened theatre, artists and communities will make or renew a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone--regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Thursday, January 19
5:10pm - 6pm
Kitchen Theatre
(walking to the Commons)
417 W. State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
No reservation is required to attend.
Writers Resist
On January 15, PEN America will host the flagship New York City event of a national rallying effort under the banner of WRITERS RESIST. This literary protest will bring together hundreds of writers, and their fellow New Yorkers, on the steps of the
New York Public Library in a collective stand to defend free expression, reject hatred, and uphold truth in the face of lies and misinformation.
Coinciding with the birthday of Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr., this family-friendly event will feature readings and performances by some of the biggest names in arts and literature.
As the rally comes to a close, participants and audience members will deliver PEN America's pledge to defend the First Amendment - signed by more than 150,000 individuals, including all past U.S. Poets Laureate - to the transition team of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who will take office just five days later on January 20.
Invited speakers will read from a curated selection of diverse writers' voices that speak to the ideals of Democracy and free expression. The public is encouraged to attend.
Writers Resist Ithaca
Throughout the US, and in other countries, writers are organizing their own Writers Resist events on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, January 15, 2017.
Presented in support of Ithaca Welcomes Refugee, this event features Guild member Saviana Stanescu.
Sunday, January 15
2pm - 3pm
First Unitarian Church
306 N Aurora Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
No need to RSVP to this event.
You may also promote the event on social media and connect with others participating across the nation using the hashtag #LouderTogether.
Ithaca/Syracuse Regional Rep
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