A celebration of the release of Garrett Felber's book "A Continuous Struggle: The Revolutionary Life of Martin Sostre." The program includes a screening of "Frame Up!" and a panel discussion with Jose DiLenola and Jalil Muntaqim.
Huge thanks to Joshua Dubler and Rochester Education Justice Initiative and the Center for Community Engagement for making this happen.
Join us as we celebrate our Grand Opening — along with that of our sister bookstore, Akimbo Bookshop! Meet the Board of Directors, chat with our executive director and volunteers, and learn more about what we’re planning for the next year and beyond.
Akimbo will have giveaways and specials as it also celebrates Indie Bookstore Day.
Featuring Setara Haidari, a philosophy graduate and Afghan artist.
Through her conceptual and mixed-media artworks, Haidari strives to convey her message to society and conceptual art enthusiasts, contributing to the creation of a beautiful transformation towards a discrimination-free community. Each of her paintings tells a unique story, rooted in reality and personal experience.
The event also features additional speakers, food, music, poetry readings, and more.
Unabridged is honored to host Setara Haidari, a philosophy graduate and Afghan artist, who will display her paintings and mixed-media artworks at our community space throughout the month of March.
Through her conceptual and mixed-media artworks, Haidari strives to convey her message to society and conceptual art enthusiasts, contributing to the creation of a beautiful transformation towards a discrimination-free community. Each of her paintings tells a unique story, rooted in reality and personal experience.
The exhibit will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 7 (special hours for First Friday) and will be available to view thereafter during regular Akimbo Bookshop hours.
Haidari will discuss her work at a special event on March 8.
Be inspired by Palestinian poetry, music, and visions of Palestinian futures.
This fundraiser will benefit the Gaza Municipality which provides water, sanitation, sewage, and other essential services in Gaza.
Book launch and reading with Philip V McHarris from first book "Beyond Policing" and film screening with Martin Hawk, an excerpt of "Pressure Gradient."
