# Event Details - **Event Name**: Brooklyn Lives! From the River to NYC: Poetry, Music, Art & Solidarity - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: A community gathering and fundraiser bringing together live music, poetry readings, a panel discussion, and a live auction!About this EventJoin us for an electrifying variety show hosted by Amanda Seales and Sharif Hasan!Brooklyn Lives! is a launch and fundraising gathering celebrating Create Humanity’s Art for Palestine 3D Digital Exhibit (Palestine Lives!) and Patterns of Return Poetry Anthology. These projects were co-created by artists and creatives from around the world, who submitted their work in honor of Palestine and its people. This evening brings together poetry, music, visual art, and conversation as forms of connection, care, and collective expression. Through live readings, performances, a projected digital exhibit, panel conversation, and a live auction, we create space for storytelling as both cultural memory and present-day community building.The anthology will be available for purchase, alongside opportunities to directly support participating artists and initiatives!FeaturingLive poetry readings from anthology contributorsMusical performancesVisual art + projected 3D digital exhibitPanel on creativity, community, and global solidarityLive auction (artworks + special offerings)Community gathering + shared storytelling spaceThis event also serves as a fundraiser, with proceeds from ticket sales, artwork purchases, and the anthology directly supporting art therapy and education, artists in Gaza, and the continued development of community-centered programming.Artists, poets, and speakers to be announced.Context & LanguageThis event uses phrases like “From the River to the Sea” and “From the River to NYC” to reflect a belief in interconnected struggles for justice and collective liberation.For us, this language is rooted in a commitment to human dignity, freedom, and care for all people. “From the River to NYC” extends this idea - connecting global movements to local community, and inviting reflection on how these struggles resonate across place and practice.We recognize that language carries layered meanings, and we approach its use here with intention, openness, and a focus on shared humanity.For deeper context & sources, you can explore more here:From the River to the Sea Historical Context.pdfAbout Create HumanityCreate Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer run organization.  Our mission is to bring people together through art to cultivate connection, inspire collective care, and drive social change.We recognize that many of the challenges we face today stem from systems of disconnection - between people, cultures, and lived realities. Our work is rooted in the belief that meaningful connection is a powerful force for change.Additional Fundraising DetailsPartner Contribution (Denizens Society)10% of total funds raised will be allocated to Denizens Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting displaced Palestinian communities in Cairo, Egypt.This allocation is fixed and not contingent on meeting the overall fundraising goal.Artist Honoraria (Gaza-Based Contributors)A minimum honorarium of $50 USD will be provided to each of the 13 poets and artists living in Gaza who contributed to the Patterns of Return: Poetry Anthology & Palestine Lives! 3D Virtual Exhibition If the fundraising minimum goal of $10,000 USD is met, these selected artists and poets will receive an additional 10% bonus on top of their initial honorarium.After the allocations above, remaining funds will be used to support: unPublishing and production costs related to the Art for Palestine: Poetry AnthologyDigital exhibition and platform-related expensesOrganizational operations and administrative needs as a volunteer-run nonprofitFuture programming and initiatives aligned with Create Humanity Inc.’s missionFlyer, banner, and photo taken and designed by ? Ileana Ladohttps://www.instagram.com/thecreativelado/For more info about Art for Palestine Campaign, visit us here:https://artforpalestinecampaign.com/pages/brooklyn-lives - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/brooklyn-lives-from-the-river-to-nyc-poetry-music-art-and-solidarity/100001988795270190 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, charities, nonprofit, music, exhibitions, it, live-music, storytelling, business, meetups, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-07-17T22:30:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: littlefield - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 34.65, max: 65.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: littlefield - **lat**: 40.6785007 - **long**: -73.9833014 - **full address**: littlefield, 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Brooklyn Lives! 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From the River to NYC: Poetry, Music, Art & Solidarity? - **A:** Brooklyn Lives! From the River to NYC: Poetry, Music, Art & Solidarity is organized by Littlefield. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Brooklyn Lives! From the River to NYC: Poetry, Music, Art & Solidarity is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Brooklyn Lives! From the River to NYC: Poetry, Music, Art & Solidarity sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Brooklyn Lives! 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