Community Announcements 30 August 2011
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Saturday 27 August – Saturday 10 September
THE MILL BOYS
The Mill Boys is a 12 scene, 2-hour theatre production presented By Platypus Theatre and will be performed to an estimated audience of 1000 people over a 10 performances in the Collingwood Underground Theatre which has formed from the reconditioned carpark underneath the Housing Estate on Hoddle Street. The Mill Boys is a play written by Joel Beasant, based on the Vogel-nominated work 11 months in Bunbury by James Ricks. The play tells the story of a group of sawmill workers in WA and, particularly, the struggle for individuality and intellectual expression in the world of the sawmill. It is a story about the desire to make something of one’s life while trying not to lose hope as the world seems to close in. Collingwood Underground Theatre, 44 Harmsworth St, Collingwood. Tickets $22.00. More information and tickets: www.greentix.com.au
Tuesday 30 August
ON A SEARCH FOR HISTORY
Almost thirty years ago, Dr Fred Cahir decided in a fit of youthful naivety to cross the Australian continent on a bicycle alone. Half way across the Nullabor Plain he ran out of water and food and, in his self imposed misery, he pledged to himself that if he survived the ordeal he would find out all he could about Aboriginal survival skills. Dr Cahir lived to tell the tale and on Melbourne’s Birthday, he is sharing his story and his subsequent historical discoveries. 5.15pm tea/coffee; 5.45pm – 6.45pm lecture. Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 239 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne (entry via William Street). $5.50 non members; free for members. Bookings: 9326 9288 or office@historyvictoria.org.au
Tuesday 30 August – Sunday 4 September
AICE ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL 2011
Now in its 8th year, the annual ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL brings the finest selection of contemporary Israeli cinema to our screens. This year has returned significant achievements for Israeli filmmakers. The industry has seen a year of growth in international co-productions and increased support for Israeli cinema on the international scene. Box-office returns both at home and internationally are still growing, whilst festivals continue to select and honour our films with awards. Palace Cinema Como, Cnr Chapel and Toorak Rd, South Yarra, and Palace Brighton Bay, 294 Bay St, Brighton. More info: http://www.aice.com.au/iff-welcome.php
Wednesday 31 August
‘THIS IS A WARNING, NOT A TRICK’: HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYERS AT RISK IN MEXICO
Peter Eckersley has just returned from a year as an ‘unarmed bodyguard’ for Peace Brigades International protecting human rights lawyers and other human rights defenders in Oaxaca, Mexico. Peter will recount his experiences as a PBI volunteer and provide a full briefing on ongoing human rights violations in Mexico, including threats made to human rights lawyers carrying out their much needed work. Find out how the Australian legal and human rights community can support Mexican lawyers at risk. 6 – 8pm, Monash University Law Chambers 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. All welcome. Entry by donation. Supported by Amnesty International. For more information or to RSVP: info@pbi-australia.org, www.pbi-australia.org.
Wednesday 31 August
PLANT RESPONSES TO GLOBAL CHANGE - CONSEQUENCES FOR FOOD SECURITY
Public meeting with speaker Eos Gleadow (Monash University). 7:30pm. Guide Hall, Faversham Rd, Canterbury. Organised by Lighter Footprints Climate Action Group. For more info ph 9836 0925.
Wednesday 31 August
A PSYCHOLOGICAL TAKE ON CLIMATE CHANGE...THE REAL ISSUE IS US!
Bayside Climate Change Action Group on Wednesday nights. Presenter: Former CSIRO Scientist, Dr. Graeme Pearman (Chief of Atmospheric Research, 1992–2002). Today, Dr. Pearman provides briefings on climate-change science and sustainability to governments and industry to aid them in their development of risk assessments for their businesses around the climate change issue. Contact - Mary Dettman – 0409 537 969, www.bccag.org.au.8pm, Uniting Church, Trentham Street, Sandringham. All welcome. Donation welcome.
Wednesday 31 August
CLIMATE CHANGE PRESENTATION
Speaker: Professor David Karoly, Professor of Meteorology and an Australian Research Council Federation Fellow in the School of Earth Sciences. Professor Karoly is an expert in climate change science and was involved, through several different roles, in the preparation of the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released in 2007 Professor Karoly is active in research on climate variability and climate change. This event is organized by the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group. Info: 03 5427 1000 mrsg@woodendweb.org 7.30 pm, Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend. Free, but gold coin donation appreciated.
Thursday 1 September
RALLY: WEAR RED FOR EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN
On average Australian women are paid 18% less than men. This pay gap means that women have to work 63 days more a year just to earn the same income. Geelong Women Unionists are planning action for the day. For more info ph 5223 1115 or email GTHC- gthc@webaxs.net
Thursday 1 September
RALLY AGAINST BACCHUS MARSH COAL MINE & COAL EXPORTS
12:45pm, City Square, cnr. Swanston & Collins St. WA company Mantle Mining are planning to dig a huge, open-cut, brown coal mine in Bacchus Marsh, then dry and export this coal overseas. They already have an exploration license, and despite strong local opposition, are poised to commence test drilling at a number of sites in Bacchus Marsh. Come and send a strong message to the government and the companies involved that Victorians will not abide new coal mines, particularly on prime agricultural land. Speakers: Deborah Porter, Moorabool Environment Group, and Victoria McKenzie-McHarg, Environment Victoria. Info: Shaun Murray, Climate Justice Campaign, FoE 0402 337 077
Friday 2 September
IN CONVERSATION: JOSEPH BRAUDE
New Republic columnist Joseph Braude's powerful dissection of modern Morocco, The Honoured Dead, arose from his pursuit of justice in an apparent routine murder case. He explores his investigations, from the wealthiest homes in the country, to the Berber heartland and the migrant backstreets of Casablanca, with Overland magazine's Jeff Sparrow. Free, no booking required. 4:00pm – 5:00pm, ACMI The Cube, Federation Square.
Friday 2 September
AUSTRALIAN FABIANS VICTORIAN ANNUAL DINNER - PROF ROSS GARNAUT: AUSTRALIA IN 2050 – THE BEST IT CAN BE IN THE BEST POSSIBLE CLIMATE.
Prof Garnaut has been an Australian Voice in the systematic and scientific appraisal of the challenge of climate change and the types of response it demands. This will be an opportunity to hear Professor Garnaut at first hand and to learn from someone who has been close to the development of policy at every step along the way. 6.30 pre-dinner drinks for 7.00 pm start, William Angliss Training Restaurant, 550 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne. Places are limited to 150, so it is advisable to confirm bookings asap. Members, $55, Students, concessions $45, Non-members $65, RSVP for this event: http://www.fabian.org.au/985.asp?eventId=2518#rsvp
Friday 2 September
CLIMATE CHAMPIONS WORKSHOP WITH ANN PETTIFOR
The NTEU is hosting a special workshop for climate activists with Ann Pettifor. The workshop will be an opportunity to find out how we can afford to make cuts in carbon pollution emissions we need while securing clean energy jobs for the future. Australia is already taking the first important steps towards a zero carbon economy through the introduction of the carbon price. Ann Pettifor is a British economist and climate campaigner, and is a leading member of the Green New Deal working group. The NTEU is delighted to host this workshop with the SEARCH Foundation. It is being held at 10am in the Jim Potter Room, Old Physics Building G16, at the University of Melbourne Parkville. Please RSVP by 31 August to Bron@search.org.au or (02) 9211 4164. You can download the flyer for this event at http://www.nteu.org.au/library/view/id/1802
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 September
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOMB: YOUTH ACTION CONFERENCE
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) will hold a conference for 18 to 30 year olds including workshops, forums, presentations, social events and street actions. Participants will have the chance to meet leading disarmament experts and devise ways to transform the vision of nuclear abolition into reality. Evatt Room, Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton. Registration fee $30, not including accommodation, travel or food. Register at http://www.icanw.org.au/register.
Friday 2 September
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOR PREVENTION OF WAR NATIONAL COUNCIL WELCOME & FILM SCREENING
In early September the Medical Association for the Prevention of War will be holding a national council meeting in Melbourne, providing an opportunity for MAPW members and supporters to take part in developing strategy and networking. The council meeting is being held on the Friday evening before the National Conference and will include a screening of the movie Beating the bomb. Food will be provided. All welcome. 6pm. Meeting Room 1, Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St., Carlton (enter from Victoria St).
Friday 2 September
BABBLE IN THE BAR - FINANCING THE TRANSFORMATION TO A ZERO CARBON ECONOMY
Public meeting with Ann Pettifor (British economist and campaigner for justice and ecological sustainability; member of the Green New Deal working group in the UK, a group focused on working out practical ways to make the global economic system fairer, give workers a better deal, wind back the power of corporations and the big banks, and at the same time lead the necessary transformation to ecological sustainability). 6-7pm. Bella Union Bar, Trades Hall. Drinks provided. Co-sponsored by Trades Hall Council, Search Foundation and the National Tertiary Education Union. RSVP to bron@search.org.au or(02) 9211 4164 by Wed, August 31.
Friday 2 September
RALLY FOR FIJIAN UNIONISTS
The military government of Fiji has begun a crackdown on the right of union members to assemble. This rally is part of an international day of action in support of Fijian unionists. 5pm. State Library, Swanston St, City. For info ph 0411 603 003.
Friday 2 September
SCREENING OF ANIMA MUNDI
A new & innovative Aussie documentary about Permaculture, Peak Oil, Climate Change & the Soul of the World. With guest speakers: Filmmaker Peter Charles Downey & Integrative Medicine expert Dr Mark O’Meadhra. Will you survive the transition of human industrial civilization happening now due to peak oil and climate change? Can you see the forest for the trees, the earth for the dream, the universe for the seed? Sustainable pre-screening menu available beforehand. 7.30pm for 8pm, SLOWdown restaurant cafe bar, 56 Acland St, St Kilda (opp McDonalds) All welcome. Tickets $10 online or $11 on the door (subject to availability).
Friday 2 September
THE ROOTS OF THE EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION - FROM TAHRIR SQUARE TO LIBERATION FROM DICTATORSHIP
Mona Eltahawy is an award winning columnist and an international public speaker on Arab and Muslim issues. During the 18-day revolution that toppled Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, she appeared on most major media outlets, leading the feminist website Jezebel to describe her as 'The woman explaining egypt to the West'. She explores the roots of the various social and political movements in Egypt that resulted in the monumental overthrow of Mubarak, and what it means for global politics. 6:30pm. BMW Edge, Federation Square. For bookings visit http://www.mwf.com.au/2011/?name=event-info&event=125
Saturday 3 September
ASSANGE: MAN AND MYTH
A clandestine organisation now has a very public face in its founder Julian Assange. Has his profile affected the efficacy of WikiLeaks? ABC journalist Andrew Fowler, author of the biography The Most Dangerous Man in the World, journalist Joel Deane, and former Assange associate Suelette Dreyfus talk to Tracee Hutchison about the man, the myth and the media. 1pm. ACMI Cinema 1, Federation Square. For bookings visit http://www.mwf.com.au/2011/?name=event-info&event=141
Saturday 3 September
CONCERT: COLOURED STONE
Twice ARIA nominated band Coloured Stone are hitting the road to support their 11th studio album Beautiful World produced by Niall Anderson. Coloured Stone have graced the Stage at The Big Day Out and Woodford Folk Festival and recently performed at MCG along with Yung Warriors as a part of the annual Dreamtime Game in celebration of the Indigenous communities contribution to the AFL. Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. For more info ph 9419 5500.
Saturday 3 September
SOCIALIST IDEAS CONFERENCE
A chance to discuss some of the basic ideas of socialism and their application to the world today. 9.30am-4.30pm. RMIT University Function Room Swanston St, Melbourne (use entrance near Commonwealth Bank ATMs). Presented by Socialist Alliance & Resistance. Sponsored by Green Left Weekly. For agenda & info visit Socialist Ideas Conference. (http://i.imgur.com/JQqlc.jpg)
Saturday 3 September
FROM FUKUSHIMA TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS
This open forum will begin with Tilman Ruff (ICAN chair & MAPW past president) & Richard Tanter discussing links between the nuclear disaster in Japan and the threat of nuclear weapons. 2pm. Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton.
Saturday 3 September
TEN YEARS AFTER 9/11: PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN AND THE STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY
Public meeting with guest speaker Malalai Joya. 6:30pm. BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne. Malalai Joya shot to prominence in 2005 as a female parliamentarian in the National Assembly of Afghanistan. Since then, she's defied death threats from warlords and Islamists to speak out for the rights of women, and against corruption and foreign occupation. In this seminal address, a week before the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, she talks about what militarism and the 'war on terror' has meant for ordinary people in a region wracked by violence. Proudly supported by Overland. Buy tickets: http://tickets.mwf.com.au/session2.asp?sn=Ten+Years+After+9%2F11+-+Pakistan%2C+Afghanistan+and+the+Struggle+for+Democracy&s=189
Saturday 3 September
FINANCING THE TRANSFORMATION TO A ZERO CARBON ECONOMY
Public meeting with Ann Pettifor (British economist and campaigner for justice and ecological sustainability; member of the Green New Deal working group in the UK, a group focused on working out practical ways to make the global economic system fairer, give workers a better deal, wind back the power of corporations and the big banks, and at the same time lead the necessary transformation to ecological sustainability). 2-4pm. New International Bookshop, Trades Hall. RSVP to bron@search.org.au or ph 9211 4164.
Sunday 4 September
THE ECONOMICS OF HAPPINESS
Join us for the screening of The Economics of Happiness. Both hard-hitting and inspiring, this film demonstrates that millions of people across the world are already trying to create a better world. Their common cause: rebuilding more democratic, community based, ecological and local economies – the foundation of an ‘economics of happiness’. The evening will be presented by Vasili, of Vasili’s Garden, with the screening to be followed by a panel discussion with director and producer Helena Norberg-Hodge and representatives from Transition Town Maroondah and Transition Geelong. RSVP: By Friday 26 August 2011 to nelly.belperio@maroondah.vic.gov.au or call 9298 4261. This event is supported by Maroondah City Council in partnership with Transition Town Maroondah. 6-8.30pm, Karralyka Centre, Mines Rd, Ringwood East. Voluntary gold coin donation
Sunday 4 September
THE PITY OF WAR: AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ
Former Afghan politician Malalai Joya, one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World 2010, respected journalists John Martinkus and Karen Middleton, and Overland editor Jeff Sparrow discuss conflict and occupation in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the consequences of two wars that never seem to end. BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne, 2.30-3.30pm. http://www.mwf.com.au/2011/?name=event-info&event=75
Sunday 4 September
LAUNCH OF: LAND IS LIFE - A MULTIMEDIA CLIMATE CHANGE EXHIBITION BY OXFAM AUSTRALIA
Award winning photographer Rodney Dekker travelled with Oxfam to the Pacific Islands nations of Tuvalu and Kiribati, recording images and interviews with people whose daily lives and livelihoods are being affected by climate change. This striking series of images shows aspects of daily life and culture, the impact of rising sea levels on local food crops and fresh water supplies and how people are adapting to climate change. The photos also tell of a spirit of determination and innovation as they prepare for their futures. Re the Opening: Additional to the photographs, we will be exhibiting climate change related art created by local artists. There will also be live music and finger food at the event. The exhibition will be officially launched by Federal Member for Kooyong, Josh Frydenberg. 1pm - 4pm, Kew Library, Crn Cotham Rd & Civic Dr, Kew. RSVP for opening: by Monday 31 August, Ben Campbell – benc@oxfam.org.au or 0416 305 004. Preview some of the photographs: http://www.oxfam.org.au/act/events/land-is-life. Exhibition runs 5 September to 5 October.
Monday 5 September
SUPPORT THE 'BOYCOTT ISRAEL 19' OUTSIDE COURT
Rally to defend the right to protest and support the campaign against Israeli Apartheid. 9am. Magistrates Court, cnr William & Lonsdale Sts, City.
Monday 5 September
BZE MONTHLY DISCUSSION: SOLAR TOWERS DESIGN
Roger Davey will speak about his innovative solar towers design. Roger is the CEO of EnviroMission Limited, an Australian company developing Solar Tower renewable energy technology on a global scale. Enviromission has secured a 200MW Power Purchase Agreement with the Southern Californian Public Power Authority to deliver power from the first of two planned Solar Tower developments in Arizona. Info: pablo@beyondzeroemissions.org 6:30pm -8pm, Fritz Loewe Theatre (entry via level 2) McCoy Building University of Melbourne Cnr Elgin & Swanston Sts map, Carlton. All welcome, no cost.
Tuesday 6 September
WARRNAMBOOL OXFAM GROUP FILM FUNDRAISER
The Warrnambool Oxfam Group are screening The Help to raise money for the East Africa Food Crisis. The film is the story of a young woman in the southern state of USA. She goes to college to become a writer but on completing her degree returns to her home town where she sees the plight of negro women and sets out to help them. Tickets $14 from Joan McIntyre, phone 03 5562 3386. Capitol Theatre, Kepler Street, Warrnambool.
Tuesday 6 September
PUBLIC MEETING: WIN BACK OUR RIGHT TO STRIKE
Campaign working bee. Come and contribute practical ideas about how to build a campaign for workers right to strike. All welcome. 6:30pm. NIBS Bookstore, Trades Hall, Lygon St, Carlton. Hosted by Workers Solidarity Network Melbourne. For more info email wsn.melb@gmail.com or ph 0431 445 978.
Tuesday 6 September
SCREENING OF TAPPED
The Big Picture Films for environmental and social justice - the first Tuesday of the month. Our first screening is a douzie, from the makers of Who Killed the Electric Car and winner of all sorts of awards, Tapped investigates the role of the bottled water industry and its effects on our health, climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil. Come and re-ignite the fire, network, or relax and eat snacks. Info: sarah.day@eco-shout.org. Hosted by Do Something. Hayden Raysmith Room, 4th floor, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane. All welcome. Entry by donation, all proceeds go towards environmental campaigns
Wednesday 7 September
OUR MOST PRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
The Victorian Minister for the Environment & Climate Change will be speaking at an Environmental Panel Discussion. The panel will consists of Ryan Smith, State Minister for the Environment & Climate Change, Sue Hendy, CEO Council for the Ageing, a Maroondah Council representative & a local community environmental advocate. This is your chance to show the minister how you feel about the job he has done so far on safeguarding our environment…. The words ‘an absolute disgrace’ spring to mind! 7.30pm, Yarrunga Community Centre, Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon. Booking essential. Details/ bookings: 9722 8942 or info@yarrunga.org.au
Wednesday 7 September
THE FIGHT FOR PALESTINE
AAWL public meeting: On 20 September Fatah and Hamas will jointly request the United Nations to recognise the State of Palestine. What are the priorities for solidarity activists? 6pm, Trades Hall, Lygon Street Carlton. australia asia worker links - aawl@aawl.org.au, aawl.org.au
Wednesday 7 – Thursday 8 September
CONFERENCE: THE CLOSING WINDOW. IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES
8:30am-5pm. City Conference Centre, Victoria University, 300 Flinders St, City. For registration & more info visit http://www.vu.edu.au/sites/default/files/THE-CLOSING-WINDOW-RegistrationForm.pdf or ph 9919 1343. Info: http://www.vu.edu.au/events/implementing-effective-climate-policies-international-conference-and-workshop. Fees and registration: Day 1 & Day 2: $255 (concession $195), Day 1 only: $195 (concession. $145), Day 2 only: $115 (concession $75)
Wednesday 7 September
HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER SIEGE IN VICTORIA
In their first nine months in office the Baillieu Coalition Government has been accused of lacking purpose and direction. But on human rights its agenda seems clear: a draconian law and order campaign; stripping away protections under the Equal Opportunity Act; and attacks on workers’ rights and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. Three expert speakers who are watching the new Government closely to get a clearer picture of what’s at stake in the current debate over human rights will lead a discussion about what you can do to help - Martin Pakula (Shadow Attorney General), Julian Burnside (author and human rights advocate) and Rachael Ball (Director of Policy and Campaigns, Human Rights Law Centre). 6.00 to 7.30 pm, Melbourne City Conference Centre, Corner of Swanston and Lt Lonsdale Sts. Australian Fabians event. Members, student and concessions: $5.00, Non-members $10.00. RSVP: http://www.fabian.org.au/985.asp?eventId=2536#rsvp
Wednesday 7 September
EVA GABRIELSSON
Eva Gabrielsson, the widow of Swedish crime writing phenomenon Stieg Larsson speaks about his life, his writing and his legacy. Eva, an architect and author of several books, discusses her memoir, Stieg and Me. Stieg and Me tells the story of Eva and Stieg’s 30-year romance, of Stieg’s life-long struggle to expose Sweden’s neo-Nazis, of his fight to keep Expo, the magazine he founded, solvent, and his difficult relationships with his immediate family. She talks of the genesis of the Millennium trilogy, the sources for the characters and places in each book, the mystery of the fourth volume, the saga of Larsson’s death, and his legacy. Presented in partnership with the Brisbane Writers Festival. This is a free event. Bookings recommended. Make a booking http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=13633 6:15PM - 7:15PM, The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. More info: http://wheelercentre.com
Thursday 8 September
CHRISTINE NIXON ON LEADERSHIP
Lunchbox/Soapbox returns for its third season in 2011 with former Victorian Police Commissioner Christine Nixon reflecting on the nature of leadership. In her recently released memoir, Fair Cop, Christine Nixon reflects on her journey of a woman into a man’s world. At the Wheeler Centre we’re keen to showcase our writers as thinkers and as artists, as people with passions and peccadilloes. So we’ve come up with Lunchbox/Soapbox: a weekly space for them to sound off on a topic of their choice. Think of it as a 20-minute piece of polemic to give lunching CBD folk something to chew on. This is a free event. 12:45PM - 1:15PM, The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. More info: http://wheelercentre.com
Friday 9 September
YOU CAN'T SWEETEN ISRAELI APARTHEID - PROTEST AGAINST MAX BRENNER
You are invited to the latest protest called in a series of Boycott Divestment and Sanctions protests against Israeli owned company Max Brenner. Max Brenner is owned by the Strauss Group which proudly proclaims its support for the Israeli military which is infamous for enforcing Israel's oppression of the Palestinian population. Despite one of the protests being attacked by the police, the last demonstration (on July 29) was overwhelmingly successful and peaceful. 5:30pm. State Library, cnr Swanston & Latrobe Sts, City.
Saturday 10 September
2011 ETWA GALA FUNDRAISER FOR THE NEW SUSTAINABILITY CENTRE IN LOS PALOS, EAST TIMOR
Come and hear about ETWA’s current projects in East Timor. Speakers: Elsa de Oliveira, CTKDS Coordinator and Deb Salvagno, Community Development Officer. Our goal is to raise $3000 on the night! Funds raised will go to the new Sustainability Centre in Los Palos, East Timor, which will be run by CTKDS women for the whole community. Live Music & East Timorese Choir, Yummy finger food, Soup and Cakes, Drinks for sale from the bar. Organised by: East Timor Women Australia working with the Cooperative for Tais, Culture and Sustainable Development. Contact Sophie on 9444 2778 or office@etwa.org.au. Book before 5th September. 7pm for 7.30pm start, The Augustine Centre, 2 Minona St, Hawthorn. All welcome, $50 per head
Saturday 10 September
FUNDRAISER FOR REFUGEE ACTION COLLECTIVE
Come & show your support for the freedom of refugees! Featuring bands, spoken word, comedy. 7pm. Victoria Hotel, 380 Victoria St, Brunswick. $20/$10. For more info ph Jenell 0403 740 520.
Sunday 11 September
HIYAKU – ARTISTS BENEFIT JAPAN
3:30pm - 8:00pm, Bella Union, Level 1, Trades Hall, cnr Victoria and Lygon Sts. Artists: Dya Singh, Fruit Jar, Hung Le, Irene Vela, Noriko Tadano, Ria Soemardjo, Snuff Puppets, Wang Zheng Ting, Yumi Umiumare, and more... Melbourne’s artists have come together to show that even after the earthquake/ tsunami/ nuclear crisis has moved off the front page, we continue to support the people of Japan. $22 (+$2 BF) or $25 at the door, group, (6+) $17 (+$2 BF) or $20 at the door, concession, $12 (+$2 BF) or $15 at the door. Book here: www.bellaunion.com.au/program_guide/show_472/ or call 03 9650 5699. All proceeds will go to assist disaster recovery efforts in Japan.
Sunday 11 September
PEACE & WAR: 9/11 STORIES
Photo & book launch. Artist Geoff Bromilow was in New York in September 2011 where he documented peace rallies as well as destruction, hoping that people may see a different view of the city from that the mainstream media have portrayed. MAPW's Vice-President Dr Jenny Grounds will speak at the launch and photographic exhibition. 1:30pm. The photographs are on display through September. Melbourne City Library Gallery, First Floor, 253 Flinders Lane, City. Please RSVP for the launch to ashley.higgs@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Sunday 11 September
REMEMBERING THE OTHER SEPTEMBER 11
On September 11 1973, the Chilean popular democratic government was overthrown by a violent military coup leaded by the Chilean Army and backed by the CIA and US Nixon administration. Thousands of Chileans were killed, tortured, taken prisoner and forced into exile. Speakers, Music and Movie presentation called the Black Pimpernel. Our Tribute to Salvador Allende an all those who fallen on struggle in order that others live. Free Entry, all welcome. http://www.latinlasnet.org 4:30pm. Trades Hall, cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton.
Sunday 11 September
CASTLEMAINE FILM SCREENING: FOOD FOR THOUGHT – MCLIBEL
If McDonald's tried to silence you with a libel action, what would you do? The BBC and other wealthy media backed down, but Helen Steel and Dave Morris stood by their criticisms and had every aspect of the corporation's business (junk food and McJobs, animal cruelty, environmental damage and advertising to children) investigated in court. Stay and share delicious soup and bread with the Growing Abundance Kitchen Enterprise for a $5 donation. 4:30pm. Continuing Education, 30 Templeton St, Castlemaine.
Sunday 11 September
A HISTORY MAKING BOOK SALE
Second hand book lovers and history buffs alike are invited to restock their bookshelves, as the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) presents their 18th Annual Book Sale. A yearly fundraiser for the RHSV, the Book Sale is being held from 10am - 4pm in the former Australian Army Medical Corps Drill Hall, A'Beckett St, Melbourne and will feature a treasure trove of pre-loved publications from the libraries of the well-read- with prices as low as $1. Enquiries: 9326 9288 or office@historyvictoria.org.au
