2009

Film Screening: Occupation 101

agsweeting — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:13:12 +0000

Israeli-Palestinian Peace? Come Learn More and Be Part of the On-Going Conversation. Occupation 101, a winner of 9 Film Festival Awards, will be aired and discussed on Thursday, November 5^th at 7 pm (Location to be determined).

This powerful documentary on the current and historical root causes of the conflict and US involvement contains a â€œwhoâ€™s who listâ€ of leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, leaders and humanitarian workers, whose voices have too often been suppressed by the American Media.

WSLR Benefit with the Red Stick Ramblers

agsweeting — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:21:25 +0000

The Red Stick Ramblers play a mixture of Cajun fiddle tunes, Western Swing, traditional jazz of the 1920s and 1930s alongside a steadily growing number of tradition-inspired originals. Free Cajun dance lesson at 7:30pm.

Benefit for WSLR Community Radio. Tickets: $15 in advance. 1/2 price at door for students. Available at Rocketman, Sarasota Emporium, Fogt's Music and WSLR (www.wslr.org).

WSLR Benefit with Phil Lee

agsweeting — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:18:31 +0000

Phil Lee writes intelligent songs full of wit, humor and grace that blend sizzling Dylan-esque rock and roll, country and western, mid-sixties British Invasion and medicine show sounds that end up being utterly unique.

This is a benefit for WSLR 96.5 Community Radio. Tickets are $10. 1/2 price for students. Available at the Box Social, Sarasota Emporium, Rocketman, Fogt's music or WSLR.

Peace Center Speaker Bureau Introduction and Reception

agsweeting — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:15:20 +0000

On November 17^th, the Peace Education and Action Center will hold a general meeting and reception to introduce the community to its newly formed Speakers Bureau. Speakers Bureau members are willing to speak to community groups, schools, and church groups on issues related to peace and justice. The event will take place from