Featured poets read the first hour
Open mic the second hour
Refreshments, wine bar, book sales
Free admission
Our 2023 Featured Poets:
Nikki Allen, Felicia Chappelle, Ed Davis, Sandra Feen, Amanda Hayden, Angel James, Sierra Leone, Aimee Noel and Ismail Soldan
Juneteenth Opening Celebrations – Friday, June 16 at Hayner Juneteenth Festival – Saturday, June 17 at McKaig & Race Park
Juneteenth Walk – Saturday, June 17 at ITW (Hobart)
The Paisha Thomas Quintet will help launch Troy’s Juneteenth opening celebrations on June 16, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Hayner. Joining Paisha will be Dwight Bailey, bass; Brett Burleson, guitar; Nate Parker on drums and David Swank on keys. Paisha’s songs tell of her experiences as a black woman in Ohio and celebrate the long history of her family here in the Miami Valley region. She is a descendant of the Randolph Freed People who came to our area as free citizens in 1846 and settled in Troy, Piqua and the surrounding areas. She will be sharing her songs and her stories of local relevance and power. Beginning on June 16, the Hayner will display a children’s art exhibit that explores the theme: “Celebrating Freedom.” 25 local elementary and secondary students have submitted their interpretations of the theme. This exhibit will be installed in the Art Studio at Hayner until July 30, 2023. This event is in conjunction with the IDEA Troy and the Juneteenth Committee. Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/juneteenthtroy
For your calendar: Fridays on Prouty Summer Concert Series
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The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is pleased to present Tea Anyone? The Roop Tea Pot Collection. The display of over 200 unique tea pots will be on exhibit from May 19th to June 25th. A reception celebrating Laura Roop’s (1933-2022) many years of involvement in Mrs. Hayner’s Birthday Tea, as well as the gift of her large collection of Tea Pots is scheduled for Friday, May 19th from 5:00 to 6:45 pm. Attending the reception is a wonderful way to meet Laura’s family and discuss the collection. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.
JOIN US FOR TEA!
As a special treat during Tea Anyone? The Roop Tea Pot Collection exhibit, we will be serving hot tea on Wednesday, June 14 from 1:00-3:00 pm.
The afternoon tea is sponsored by The Golden Leaf Tea and Herb Company located at 1470 W. Main Street, Unit B, Tipp City, OH. Owner Jayne Lewis has selected a variety of hand blended teas to share with our Hayner guests. You will not want to miss this opportunity to enjoy a delicious cup of specialty tea as you walk through the Hayner experiencing the Roop Teapot Collection.
If you ever wanted to learn how to knit, this class is where you begin! You will use the two basic stitches of knitting, knit and purl, to create two potholders. In addition, you will learn how to felt knitted objects and practice very, basic crochet. Pattern reading, gauge, and yarn weights will also be introduced in this class. All supplies are included. Age: 10 to Adult Fee: $65 per 3-day class Days: Mondays Date: July 31, August 7 & 14
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is proudly supported by the citizens of the Troy City School District through a local tax levy and by generous gifts to the Friends of Hayner.
These generous Corporate Partners support the
Troy-Hayner Cultural Center with their gifts.
Please help us thank them.
