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City of Asylum
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Anne
March 25, 2016
organization that provides asylum for writers in exile.
Dori
August 20, 2014
Terrific org dedicated to bring the talents of literary refugees to the North Shore and beyond. They conduct tours, have apps for tours, host events, readings and soon a restaurant/book store/bar.
Johanna
April 30, 2020
How do you explain City of Asylum? It's a bookstore, artist home, restaurant partner, and free event hostess. Poetry, prose, music, speeches, freedom, and everything in between. The first City of Asylum gathering I went to was for a gospel group promoting their album. They were incredible and the space was neat (and tight). People young and old, of all different backgrounds, came to listen and sing together.
How do you explain City of Asylum? It's a bookstore, artist home, restaurant partner, and free event hostess. Poetry, prose, music, speeches, freedom, and everything in between. The first City of Asylum gathering I went to was for a gospel group promoting their album. They were incredible and the…
Susan
November 30, 2017
City of Asylum puts on all kinds of events and they also have a wine and cheese bar which is pretty great!
Lexi
September 2, 2015
Homes for writers to live in while working. Hosts writers from across the world who may be in danger while completing their work. Sometimes hosts events. cityofasylum.org for more details.
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Location
40 W North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
Central Northside