THIS THURSDAY! Art and Social Activism Event

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Art & Social Activism 

Outdoor screening and discussion of the documentary
Promise of America by New Moon Productions

Join us for a FREE outdoor screening and discussion of the New Moon Productions documentary, The Promise of America. The evening will include commentary from Janet Fitch of New Moon Productions, a live drum circle, food and more!

TIME: Thursday, July 23, 2009 / 7:00–9:45pm

LOCATION: Kadish Park / 900 block of East North Avenue / (between Humboldt and Holton in the Riverwest Neighborhood)

SIGNS WILL BE POSTED - This event will take place rain or shine

RAIN LOCATION IS: COA Youth and Family Center Riverwest / (909 E. Garfield Avenue)

THE PROMISE OF AMERICA
Rich archival footage of historical bold, public actions supports this documentary in revealing a legacy of American activism, while it parallels an intimate experience of the Million Mom March for sensible gun laws.

JANET FITCH, Director, Co-producer
Janet is a media activist reclaiming the public sphere for discussion of complex social topics. Her 3-part series: Guns, Grief and Grace in America and outreach inspires solution-based conversations on gun violence in the U.S. Fitch founded New Moon Productions (2000) to expand local, regional and global community thinking and actions on social issues. Local honors include: Woman of Inuence in Public Policy, Communicator of the Year and Milwaukee Activist of the Year.

RSVPs for this event appreciated but not required to ynpnrsvp@gmail.com.

Save the Date - Thursday, July 23, 2009

Art and Social Activism 

Join YNPN-Greater Milwaukee for an outdoor screening and discussion of the New Moon Productions documentary, The Promise of America. The film explores the issue of gun violence and American activism as it parallels an intimate experience of the Million Mom March. The evening will include commentary from Janet Fitch of New Moon Productions, a live drum circle, food and more!

Thursday, July 23, 2009
7:00-9:45 p.m.

Location

Kadish Park

(900 block of East North Ave., between Humboldt and Holton)
SIGNS WILL BE POSTED

Rain Location: Inside the COA building (909 E. North Ave)

 Tentative Schedule:

7:00-7:30 informal networking time

7:30-7:40 welcome

7:40-8:15 drum circle

8:15-8:30 Speaker from New Moon Productions

8:30-9:30 film screening

THE PROMISE OF AMERICA
Rich archival footage of historical bold, public actions supports this documentary in revealing a legacy of American activism, while it parallels an intimate experience of the Million Mom March for sensible gun laws.

JANET FITCH
Director, Co-producer
Janet is a media activist reclaiming the public sphere for discussion of complex social topics. Her 3-part series: Guns, Grief and Grace in America and outreach inspires solution-based conversations on gun violence in the U.S. Fitch founded New Moon Productions (2000) to expand local, regional and global community thinking and actions on social issues. Local honors include: Woman of Influence
in Public Policy, Communicator of the Year and Milwaukee Activist of the Year.

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Generational Differences in the Workplace
Learn how generational differences impact your work environment.  We'll share real life examples and examine how knowledge of these differences can help you and your

co-workers succeed together.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
6:00-7:30pm

 

Location
Martin Luther King Library
310 W. Locust Street

 

More invitation to follow.