View the documentary, Lift, A Journey from Homelessness to the Ballet Stage (2022). Steven Melendez, the artistic director of the New York Theatre Ballet, will be present to discuss his part in this amazing story about ballet students recruited from NYC homeless shelters. Steven was one of those students. For more info, see Lift documentary.

About Brain/Food: All are welcome to Brain/Food, where discussions of fiction, poetry and films and lectures will take place on Thursday evenings at 7 PM at the DeWire Center unless noted otherwise. Brain/Food events are free, but we hope you will show your support by becoming a member or making a donation. There will be a potluck supper preceding the evening’s program beginning at 6 PM. Supper attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. Beverages will be provided. For additional information, please call Betsy Beaugard, 570-525-3381.