Past Events
Self-Care for Our Hearts
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Valentine’s Day can be a Challenge!
Join us for “Self-Care for Our Hearts," a participatory program led by Laura Martocci. We'll begin with a guided meditation, which will lead into a short writing exercise.
The Black King of Vaudeville: Remembering Bert Williams
Friday, February 7, 2025
Bert Williams (1874-1922) was one of the pre-eminent entertainers of the Vaudeville era, and one of the most popular comedians for all audiences of his time. In an age when racial inequality and stereotyping were commonplace, he became the first Black-American to take pioneer leading roles, both on Broadway and in the 1914 film Darktown Jubilee, pushing back racial barriers in his 3-decades long career. Tony-nominated actor Larry Marshall who starred in "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Hair", and "Porgy & Bess” rejuvenates the life and music of Bert Williams. Larry Marshall will be joined by Rick Cordova on piano.
Foot Tapping Fun with Bob Conroy, Norm & Jean Pederson and Bill Doerge
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Bob Conroy and Norm Pederson are committed to the preservation of traditional folk songs that illustrate the life, values, and work ethic of the American people. Since the 60s they have performed at festivals locally, throughout the country and abroad.
Bob plays five-string banjo, six-string guitar, and twelve-string guitar. You may know him as one of the mainstays of the monthly sea shanty sing-along on Staten Island. Norm plays multiple instruments, including fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and guitar. Jean grew up in the folk revival among family of noted singers and musicians. Bill also plays multiple instruments including 12 string guitar and accordion.
Liberation Open Mic
January 31, 2025
Liberation Open Mic invites you to sense liberation —
To express yourself richly
To be heard by fellow humans
Sound off about the state of the world,
Imagine a better one.
Bring a poem, a song, your guitar or ukelele, an artwork or anything at all that you wish to share with us, your local community.
Read-in Cafe
Friday, January 31, 2025
Do you love to read but never have enough time? Join us at ETG’s Read-in Cafe. Where we read, share book ideas, and meet kindred spirits! Relax with your own book or one you find in our Book Cafe while enjoying refreshments.
Enjoy the vibes. Bring yourself or friends and have some fun!!
Reynaldo's Piano Bar
Saturday, January 25, 2025
You choose the song and you sing! Reynaldo will accompany you live on the piano. Join and sing along or just come and listen.
Poetic Drip Open Mic
Friday, January 17, 2025
Poetic Drip Open Mic invites all your art forms to flow freely. Witness creativity drip as fellow performers take the stage. Share your poems, comedy, music, dance, art and speech. Or simply come listen and be the audience we love.
Featured Performer: Urban folk singer/songwriter and guitarist, beloved neighbour Saint Maurice Phillips of "Outside the Temple".
Host Cynthia Rodriguez @Cyn.is.Cyn For more info, send email to Createdbycyn@outlook.com.
Friday Evening Film and Q&A— “The Interview": What's Wrong With Our Parole System?
Friday, January 3, 2025
Join us to watch a striking short film on our parole system. We follow this with a panel discussion featuring people in the documentary and/or others who have gone through the parole release system. We close with a Q&A.