As those of you who saw Greg Palast speak at the NUJ last week will know, the recent presidential election in Mexico was marred by blatant vote rigging and Florida-style fraud. An emergency picket outside the Mexican embassy has been organised for tomorrow, Friday July 14, from 1pm to 2pm to support the demand by social movements in Mexico to count each and every vote. These pickets are taking place in many different countries around the world. In front of half a million supporters last … [Read more...]
alt.SPACE MARATHON – TWO DAY EVENT – July 28-29, 2006
Via ccred on the NODE London list: alt.SPACE MARATHON - TWO DAY EVENT - July 28-29, 2006 The alt.SPACE Group invites you to a two day long event of project presentations, performances open mic sessions, screenings, picnics and BBQs, and some games. The program, which moves between four venues and one public site in different parts of London, comprises the following set components: Friday, July 28 South London Gallery 6 :00 pm - 9 : 30 pm 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Art Open Mic session 7 : 00 pm - 9 … [Read more...]
Indymedia Film Festival 7th – 15th July
Via Indymedia London Not been invited to the G8 this year? Never mind, indymedia's hosting an eight day film festival in London venues with no obligation to buy a gallon of Coke or a bucket of popcorn. Please note the revised listing that now substitutes Sat 8'th for previous Thurs 6th. g8filmfest2 Each day follows a theme ranging from debt to climate change to terrorism, kicking off on Friday 7th - the first anniversary of the London bombings - special screening with "The Power of … [Read more...]
Peace Not War Album Launch – Thursday 6 July @ Cargo – In memory of the victims of the London Bombings
The Peace Not War Creative Collective are proud to present the launch of their new mixtape on Thursday 6 July in memory of all those victims of the London Bombings on the 7 July 2005. The CD will be launched at a unique event at Shoreditch's premier venue, Cargo on Thursday 6 July 2006. All the money raised from the CD will go towards victims of the bombings and those that have suffered since. Joining the Collective on the night to mark their respect are the true lyricists of peace: Roots … [Read more...]
Interdependence Day, 1st July 2006
Interdependence Day, 1st July 2006, Royal Geographic Society, London Renga Platform Poetry A renga is a series of short verses linked into one long poem, composed collaboratively by a group. It is a wonderful, reflective experience which draws inspiration from the seasons and our changing relationships with the natural world. We will be writing a Nijuin (20 verse) renga which takes a day to write. Join Artists Alex Finlay and Anne-Marie Culhane for an interdependent poem, people are … [Read more...]
‘Voices of Latin America’: The Left in Mexico and the Other Campaign.
Via Creative Forum list -----Original Message----- From: Danniela Uribe Sent: 22 June 2006 18:58 To: Daniel Lewenstein Subject: Voices of Latin America Dear all, We have now organised the third in the series of Latin American seminars under the 'Voices of Latin America' project. The title is: The Left in Mexico and the Other Campaign. Date: Monday 3rd of July at 7PM. Venue: IRMO offices, 493 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9BU. The main speakers will be: Camilo Salazar and … [Read more...]
TONIGHT: Another World Is Blossoming
Another World Is Blossoming Benefit Gig Friday 31st March @ The Synergy Centre 7pm - 3am, £10 / £7 adv/concs - Buy Tickets Now! A Fundraiser for The Synergy Centre and uniteddiversity with Live Music from Joe Driscoll, The Pistachios, Jamie Woon, DJ Rubbish, The Rub, United Vibrations, Sarah Bear, Corneilius, Bones of Contention & more plus at 8PM Screening of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised and Healthy Food from Synergy Sattva Cafe plus lots of info stalls and more! Call Josef on … [Read more...]
The Corporation, Zapatista, Space Hijackers and Lab of ii…
Film and Food @ The Synergy Centre Another World Is Blossoming Screening Thursday March 23rd from 6pm Entry by donation The Synergy Centre is located at: 220 Farmers Road London SE5 0TW Click here to see a map Farmers Road is off Wyndham Road, which is off Camberwell New Road. Nearest Tube is Oval. On Thursday it is the third in uniteddiversity's series of Another World Is Blossoming screenings. This week we're showing multi-award winning must-see film The Corporation. Main Feature - 8pm … [Read more...]
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Screening
Thursday March 9th Film and Food @ The Synergy Centre Another World Is Blossoming Screening March 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th from 6pm Entry by donation This month The Synergy Centre is hosting uniteddiversity's series of Another World Is Blossoming events, including four weeks of screenings starting this Thursday 9th, and a big Centre fundraising party on Friday March 31st. It's all taking place as part the NODE.London Season of Media Arts. Thursday March 9th Main Feature - 8pm Sharp The … [Read more...]