9 Days of Appreciating Your Service came into existence as a way to raise awareness of the many issues our Veterans face as they rejoin society and reacclimate to civilian life. Each day represents a year of captivity for Col. Floyd James “Jim” Thompson, Americas longest held prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. Our inaugural 9 DAYS are centered around Tri-Cities Opera’s production of GLORY DENIED which is the musical dramatization of Col. Jim Thompson’s story. In collaboration with many community partners we present 9DAYS in effort to bring greater awareness to the challenges faced by our Veterans and their families.
9 D.A.Y.S.
9 Days of Appreciating Your Service
Friday, November 3, 2017: FIRST FRIDAY
Veterans Art Shows
WHAT: A showing of art by Veterans suffering from memory loss
WHERE: Gallery above Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts, 186 State St. Binghamton
WHEN: 6-9PM
WHO: Christina Muscatello, The Memory Maker Project
WHAT: Broome County Arts County Gallery
WHERE: 81 State St., 5th Florr
WHEN: 6 – 9pm
WHAT: Vet Center Art Program Exhibit
WHERE: Metro Center, Binghamton
WHEN: 6 – 9pm
Saturday, November 4, 2017: TOWN HALL & OPERA PREVIEW
Veterans Town Hall & Canteen
WHAT: Each Veteran on the docket is given ten minutes to share about their experiences. The sharing session is followed by a community meal for attendees provided by ClearPath, RSVP to Cara Tilton at Binghamton Veterans Center, 607-722-2393
WHERE: American Legion Post 1645, 177 Robinson St., Binghamton
WHEN: Town Hall: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Canteen: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
WHO: Open to all
GLORY DENIED Opera Preview:
WHAT: Join the Tri-Cities Opera’s General & Artistic Director Susan Ashbaker and GLORY DENIED composer Tom Cipullo as they unravel the story of Col. Floyd James “Jim” Thompson in this FREE opera preview with the cast and creative team.
WHERE: Tri-Cities Opera Center, 315 Clinton St. Binghamton, NY
WHEN: 7:30PM
WHO: Tri-Cities Opera, Tom Cippullo, WSKG
Sunday, November 5, 2017: THANK-A-VET
Thank/Honor-A-Vet!
WHAT: Today is the day we shout it from the rooftops. Are you proud of a Veteran in your life? Spread the word.
WHERE: Your Social Media Accounts
WHEN: Today… but really all day every day
WHO: Everyone whose life has been touched by a Veteran… so EVERYONE
Monday, November 6, 2017: 9 FACTS
9 days 9 facts:
WHAT: Check out our facebook page as we share interesting facts about Veterans in our community. Share the posts… raise awareness.
WHERE: Your Social Media Accounts
WHEN: All Day
WHO: Southern Tier Veterans Support Group, ClearPath, VetCenter,
Tuesday, November 7, 2017: GET OUT AND VOTE
Election Day:
WHAT: Make your voice heard. Your candidate could be the difference in our country’s next decision to partake in combat.
WHERE: Your local polling place. Find it here: http://www.vote411.org/
WHEN: All Day
WHO: Everyone
Wednesday, November 8, 2017: LIONESS (TENTATIVE)
Movie: Lioness (TENTATIVE)
WHAT: “Lioness” is a 2008 documentary film directed by Meg McLagan and Daria Sommers which chronicles the experiences of the first members of “Team Lioness”. This feature-length documentary tells the story of a group of Army servicewomen who went to Iraq as clerks, mechanics and engineers but ended up fighting alongside the Marines in some of the bloodiest battles of the Iraq war. Reception to follow.
WHERE: Art Mission and Theatre, 61 Prospect Ave, Binghamton, NY
WHEN: 7- 9:30pm
WSKG BRoadcast of Opera Preview:
WHAT: WSKG Radio Broadcast of Opera Preview
WHERE: Your radio
WHEN: 1pm
WHO: WSKG, Tri-Cities Opera
Thursday, November 9, 2017: WSKG DOCUMENTARY
GLORY DENIED: A documentary
WHAT: WSKG Documentary on Glory Denied
WHERE: Your television
WHEN: 9 – 10pm
WHO: WSKG, Tri-Cities Opera
Friday, November 10, 2017: GLORY DENIED OPENING NIGHT
Opening night:
WHAT: GLORY DENIED: The story of Col. Floyd James “Jim” Thompson, America’s longest held POW springs to life in this riveting opera by Tom Cipullo. A brand-new, intimate production sheds light on Jim’s struggles as he returns from 9 years of captivity to a family and a country he barely recognizes. Featuring a talk back with the performers after the performance.
WHERE: Tri-Cities Opera Center, 315 Clinton St. Binghamton, NY
WHEN: 7:30pm
WHO: Tri-Cities Opera
Saturday, November 11, 2017: VETERANS DAY & FREE PERFORMANCE FOR VETS
FREE PERFORMANCE FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES:
WHAT: With counselors on hand and an opportunity to ask questions the cast after the show, this intimate event will create a safe space for Veterans to explore and experience this work.
WHERE: Tri-Cities Opera Center, Savoca Hibbitt Hall, 315 Clinton St. Binghamton, NY
WHEN: 7:30pm
WHO: Tri-Cities Opera
HOW: Please call the Vet’s Center to reserve your place at (607) 722-2393.
