BINGHAMTON, NY – The Binghamton Community Lab will host a mixer and discussion titled "Understanding Local and Alternative Media," at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Lost Dog Café Violet Room, 222 Water St., Binghamton. This event is free and open to the public. Participants are welcome to purchase an optional, self-pay dinner at 6 p.m.

A panel of representatives from local media will be presenting, including Margaret (Peg) Johnston from the Binghamton Bridge, Michael Grasso and Joshua B from BingSpot, Daniel Kadyrov and Alex Lubman from WHRW and more. Participants will learn about the role of local and alternative media.

The panel discussion will be followed by a question and answer session. Open discussion is encouraged to find out more about the promotion of ideas, business and events though local media.

The Binghamton Community Lab is a gathering place for citizen investigators to create and support improvements that will grow a healthier, wealthier and strong Binghamton region. The series, held regularly on the second Tuesday of each month is facilitated by David Sloan Wilson, distinguished professor of biology and anthropology at Binghamton University and founder of the Binghamton Neighborhood Project, and David Currie, director of the Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition.

For additional information, contact Hadassah Head at evos@binghamton.edu.