A Call Away is Still Too Far, A Night of Film with Sylvia Ryerson

In this moving program presented in partnership with Pittsburgh Institute for Nonprofit Journalism (PINJ), City of Asylum hosts a screening of the new work in progress Working Films & Appalshop documentary film, Calls from Home. An intimate portrait of rural prison expansion, Calls From Home documents WMMT-FM’s longstanding radio show that sends messages over the public airwaves to reach those incarcerated in Central Appalachia.

A Fierce Debut of Young Adult Afrofuturism with Moses Ose Utomi

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

In this program, Moses Ose Utomi shares his empowering debut novel, "Daughters of Oduma." This program is part of Pittsburgh Playhouse’s the Parable Path, a series of local events designed to enrich our communal experience with Octavia E. Butler’s "Parable of the Sower," a musical adaptation of Butler’s groundbreaking Afrofuturist novel created by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon.

Ukrainian Artist Series: Solomiya Ivakhiv, Sung-Im Kim, & Yuriy Tarnawsky

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

This program is the remarkable debut of our Ukrainian Artist Series, which honors the resiliency of Ukrainian people and amplifies the remarkable work of Ukrainian artists. March’s program features violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv, accompanied by esteemed pianist Sung-Im Kim and celebrated Ukrainian poet Yuriy Tarnawsky.  

A Vivid Night of Melody with Camila Meza Quartet

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

This program marks a stop on Chilean jazz musician Camila Meza’s month-long tour throughout the US. Camila is equally prized as a vocalist, guitarist, and composer who has uplifted audiences worldwide. She'll be presenting music from her last album and some of her new works which will become part of her upcoming record coming out fall 2023. 

International Reading Series: An Exploration of South African Literature with Zakes Mda

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

In this third installment of our International Reading Series, curated by Anderson Tepper, City of Asylum welcomes Zakes Mda. In this program Zakes and Anderson will discuss the breadth of Zakes’ work and the ways in which it reflects and relates to the shifting landscape of South African literature. 

Story Club PGH Story Slam: Last Call

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

To live is to tell stories. Embracing that truth, Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh), organizes and hosts a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. The theme for March 2023 is "Last Call." 

An Homage to Geek Culture with Joseph Earl Thomas

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The trials of the outcast might be a tale as old as time, but never before has there been a story quite like Joseph Earl Thomas’ memoir, "Sink." In a series of exacting and fierce vignettes, Joseph guides readers through the unceasing cruelty that defined his circumstances, laying bare the depths of his loneliness and illuminating the vital reprieve geek culture offered him.

Music & Memories of Montreal with Christopher Mark Jones & Bernard Pozier

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Presented in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Modern Languages, this concert celebrates the release of "Montréal Encore." The album is a collaborative international project of Pittsburgh singer-songwriter Christopher Mark Jones and Montreal poet Bernard Pozier.  

Contending with Monsters of Our Own Making with Jade Song

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Jade Song shares her visceral debut novel, "Chlorine." This chilling and addictive work blurs the line between a literary coming-of-age narrative and a dark unsettling horror tale, creating a shrewd commentary on the trials of growing up in a society that puts monstrous pressure on young women and their bodies. 

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