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"At the time I was taught to read, it was an Eden-like time of my life. My mother adored me. Everyone adored me. So I associate reading with enormous pleasure." - Jamaica Kincaid

This fall, we welcome back the HarmoniZing Ensemble, directed by pipa performer Yang Jin, for a concert featuring musicians from different cultures. cityofasylum.org/program/harmon…

"Art is not the kind of thing where you get what you put into it all the time. So I learned to not expect anything other than the sort of joy of having a poem in front of me." - Terrance Hayes

One week away! Fan favorite percussionist James Johnson III returns for City of Asylum’s Thursday Night Jazz series to put on the first ever live performance of Insomnia (2010), an album produced by James featuring vocalist Carolyn Perteete. cityofasylum.org/program/james-…

"One press account said I was an overnight success. I thought that was the longest night I've ever spent." - Sandra Cisneros

Do you enjoy judging strangers? You might get your chance if you're chosen as part of a Story Slam judging team! cityofasylum.org/program/story-…

Pittsburgh jazz fans, mark your calendars! “Off Minor” & Antonio Hart celebrate Johnny Hodges & Billy Strayhorn on November 14! cityofasylum.org/program/antoni…

Already in the mood for more Reel Q? Join us at City of Asylum for DESIRE LINES. November 12, in-person or online. Grab your FREE #ReelStories tickets at reelq.org/reel-stories/r… 💚🧡💛❤️🖤💜🤎💙

"I'll read anything. In fact, I'll read while I'm doing other things, which is not a good idea." - Jamaica Kincaid

Just one week away! Attend the free concert in person or online. cityofasylum.org/program/harmon…

I've been looking for a good use of my time since the election. City of Asylum in Pittsburgh's north side offers short and long-term residencies to persecuted writers so that they can continue to write. They also have events, and could use volunteers. cityofasylum.org/about-us/volun…

Don't miss your chance to see DESIRE LINES in Pittsburgh, as it makes its rounds on the festival circuit! Reserve your free seat City of Asylum this Tues @ 7, or grab a pass to our livestream. This will be our last Reel Stories screening of the year - see you there!

"I grew up in a place where books were very, very scarce, and I loved to read. I used to read the writing on my breakfast Ovaltine over and over again because it was in front of me, and I couldn't help but read anything that was in front of me." - Jamaica Kincaid

Only one month away! Musician Emmett goods joins Tom Wendt for a Thursday Night Jazz concert in honor of his grandfather, J.C. Moses. cityofasylum.org/program/thursd…

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will no longer be able to put on Jamaica Kincaid's World Literature program this Sunday.

Only two days until Story Slam! If you can't attend in person, you can watch online! cityofasylum.org/program/story-…

If you missed Story Slam yesterday, good news: Story Slam returns on December 17! cityofasylum.org/program/story-…

Next week at Alphabet City: Pittsburgh-born trombonist Emmett Goods returns home to celebrate his grandfather, the legendary drummer J.C. Moses. Get your FREE tickets now: cityofasylum.org/program/thursd…

Only two days until Story Slam! If you can't attend in person, you can watch online! cityofasylum.org/program/story-…