[ACE] A.C.E. events coming up
Notice of events from the Autonomous Centre
ace at lists.mutualaid.org
Wed May 7 16:20:34 PDT 2008
Hi folks another ACE digest...take note... a very special benefit coming
up on the 24th of May xxx
1) The Ace cinema program from 11th of may to the 1st of June (each
screening at 3pm) (apart from Ladyfest event which is at 12pm)
The 11th is a special event with two speakers.. one from SWAN (Sex workers
and Allies Network) and another from the White Ribbon Campaign (men
organising against violence against women)with an opportunity for a really
interesting an informative discussion afterwards.
2)Friday May 9th Palestinian Solidarity Group documentary premier and dinner
3)Friday may 9th Saving Iceland Campaign Fundraising Vegan Banquet
4)9th - 11th of May Big Blether – gathering
5)Monday May 12th – Invitation to get involved in Palestinian Solidaity
Group run exhibtion happening in july/august
6) MORE T VICAR! Saturday 24th May Queer Tea Dance (benefit for A.C.E.)
www.myspace.com/more_tvicar
7)1st June Day of Music for Fife stop the war Coalition (in fife)
8)http://www.ladyfestedinburgh.com a whole series of events...! MAY (now)
onwards!
1)
11th May at 3pm
LILYA – 4 EVER
700,000 women, according to UN figures, are currently 'trafficked'
around the world, forced into sexual slavery and prostitution. The film
'Lilya 4-Ever' is a very immediate, visual and graphic contribution to
this discussion.
The director Lukas Moodyson tells the true life story of a sixteen year
old 'trafficked' from Eastern Europe to Sweden, where she is kept
imprisoned and sold for sex. The film is graphic without being lewd,
and is told from the young people's view of the world.
It's not an easy film to watch. But the disgust and anger it engenders
will hopefully raise consciouness and desire to end oppression of women.
the whole event is intended to generate open discussion around these
complex issues with a represrntative from SWAN (Sex Workers and Allies
Network) and
a speaker from the White Ribbon Campaign - men organising against
violence against women – present for Q & A's
18th May 3pm
DEAD SOCIETY
Montage and (brilliant) music interwoven with a telephone interview
between the film maker tomas toivonen and anarcho primitivist author
John Zerzan. Subjects covered include 'why i hate wind turbines',
vivisection, how to make fire, self defence, freeganism, revolt!
Thought provoking, at times bleak but ulitimately uplifting and
inspiring film. Not to be missed!
Speakers from both the Anti Farming Alliance and Dingy Industry will
host a discussion on dismantling civilisation following the screening.
Tea and crumpets will be provided.
queer, feminist avante garde short films
25th May at 3pm
MYSTERIOUS OBJECT AT NOON (Dogfahr Nai Meu Man)
Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul (2000)
Apichatpong Weerasethakul shakes up the boundaries
between documentary and fiction in this hypnotic and
deeply affecting film. He journeys all over Thailand
asking ordinary people to contribute episodes to a
chain story that begins with a strange object rolling
out from underneath a teachers skirt and unfolds into
an increasingly bizarre tale..
1st June at 12 pm
LADYFEST Avant Garde Film Night
Queer, feminist avante garde short films..
Screen Banditas present an evening of film & music. Featuring works by
American director Maya Deren and Scottish filmmaker and poet Margaret
Tait.
2)
Fri May 09 Dinner Commemorating Nakba 60
6:15 PM Carmichael Hall, Eastwood Park, Giffnock, G46 7JS
6.15pm for 6.30 pm
Inludes:
- Premiere of the critically acclaimed documentary "Occupation 101"
- Guest Speakers include: Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Deputy First Minister TBC,
Mick
Napier, Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Pauline McNeil MSP,
Convener of the
Cross Party Group on Palestine in the Scottish Parliament, Barrie Levine,
Scottish
Jews for a Just Peace, Hugh O'Donnell MSP
-Entertainment: Palestinian Poetry, Traditional Palestinian dancing TBC
- 3 course dinner included
Event to remember the refugees and displaced people since 1948
Tickets: 7 pounds (5 pounds for students)
Contact Humza Yousaf 07776196372 or Gail Lythgoe 07984050867
Organised in partnership by:
Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Scottish-Islamic Foundation
Supported by and all proceeds to: UNRWA (UN Relief and Works Agency for
Palestinian
Refugees in the Near East)
For more information see www.scottishislamic.org
3)
SAVING ICELAND IN SCOTLAND - 9th MAY
Aluminium smelting, even when powered by geothermal energy, emits so
much
greenhouse gas emissions that Iceland now produces 18 tons of CO2
equivalent per capita, compared to the European average of 11.
May 9th - Vegan banquet with live music, bar and raffle! The Banquet
starts at 7pm at Old St Pauls Hall, Edinburgh. £5 (unwaged / low
income)
and £7 (waged). All profit will go to funding the Scottish Saving
Iceland
Collective.
Email; savingicelandscotland at riseup.net to reserve your tickets!
More info; http://www.savingiceland.org.
4)
BIG BLETHER 6 - GLASGOW, 9-11.5.08
Talamh Life Centre, Near Glasgow.
BB is a meeting place for activists to bring and share ideas,
information
and enthusiasm and to create action out of inspiration. Everyone is
welcome to participate and contribute - big or small. There will be
workshops on Saturday and Sunday, including everything from climate
change
issues, creative campaigning and transition towns to nuclear
resistance,
yoga and woodland crafts. BB is a non-profit organisation and entrance
will be by donation. www.bigblether.org.uk
5)
Monday May 12th, 7-9pm
"The Nakbah Project - Return of the Soul"
is an exhibition that will run in Edinburgh from July 30th to August 18th.
Many, many refugees from 1948 are involved with British artists in putting
the
work together. It will truly represent the
hopes and anguish and agony of those ethnically cleansed in 1948 and still
living in refugee camps.
It
needs local support, support that will contribute to a very significant
art work
that will oppose the destruction of the memory of these Palestinians
as much of the British media propagates the Israeli narrative of
'Independence' while concealing the human cost to the Palestinians.
The
Edinburgh international festival is a place from where we can send a
message to
the Palestinians, the Israelis and the world that the Palestinian
experience of
violation and displacement in 1948 (and today) will not be concealed.
Come
to the Conference Room (ground floor) at the David Hume Tower in Edinburgh
University next Monday to hear a presentation on this remarkable project
and why
and how you can help.
Please
notify campaign at scottishpsc.org.uk or
call 0795 800 2591 to let us know you would like to
help.
6)
more t vicar?
A queer drag tea dance with dance step demos, merengue, foxtrots, waltzes,
cha cha cha, tea, vegan cakes and more.....
Come trip the light fantastic!
an ACE benefit
Saturday 24th May, 2 – 6pm (suggested donation £3)
(sorry no high heels cos of studio dance floor)
at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street (off Leith Walk)
7)
A DAY OF MUSIC FOR PEACE Fife Stop The War Coalition Benefit Gig(Bank
Holiday) Sunday
1st June 12 Noon 'til 1amShock and AweToo Much Too Young Paranoid Monkeys
Lamens
Terms Taylor Kane Yoshi DecontrolDown To KillCrimedesk4 Past
MidnightPatrol Overspill Hippo £3 entry, (£2.50 in advance ) £1 -
concession, 50p -
under 16s.ALL-AGES ALL-DAY benefit gig @ PJs, 7 Canmore Street,
Dunfermline, Fife,KY12 7NU
MAKE MUSIC NOT BOMBS (contact 07990711582) www.myspace/fifestopthewar
1)
11th May at 3pm
LILYA – 4 EVER
700,000 women, according to UN figures, are currently 'trafficked'
around the world, forced into sexual slavery and prostitution. The film
'Lilya 4-Ever' is a very immediate, visual and graphic contribution to
this discussion.
The director Lukas Moodyson tells the true life story of a sixteen year
old 'trafficked' from Eastern Europe to Sweden, where she is kept
imprisoned and sold for sex. The film is graphic without being lewd,
and is told from the young people's view of the world.
It's not an easy film to watch. But the disgust and anger it engenders
will hopefully raise consciouness and desire to end oppression of women.
the whole event is intended to generate open discussion around these
complex issues with a represrntative from SWAN (Sex Workers and Allies
Network) and
a speaker from the White Ribbon Campaign - men organising against
violence against women – present for Q & A's
18th May 3pm
DEAD SOCIETY
Montage and (brilliant) music interwoven with a telephone interview
between the film maker tomas toivonen and anarcho primitivist author
John Zerzan. Subjects covered include 'why i hate wind turbines',
vivisection, how to make fire, self defence, freeganism, revolt!
Thought provoking, at times bleak but ulitimately uplifting and
inspiring film. Not to be missed!
Speakers from both the Anti Farming Alliance and Dingy Industry will
host a discussion on dismantling civilisation following the screening.
Tea and crumpets will be provided.
queer, feminist avante garde short films
25th May at 3pm
MYSTERIOUS OBJECT AT NOON (Dogfahr Nai Meu Man)
Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul (2000)
Apichatpong Weerasethakul shakes up the boundaries
between documentary and fiction in this hypnotic and
deeply affecting film. He journeys all over Thailand
asking ordinary people to contribute episodes to a
chain story that begins with a strange object rolling
out from underneath a teachers skirt and unfolds into
an increasingly bizarre tale..
1st June at 3pm
LADYFEST Avant Garde Film Night
Queer, feminist avante garde short films..
Screen Banditas present an evening of film & music. Featuring works by
American director Maya Deren and Scottish filmmaker and poet Margaret
Tait.
2)
Fri May 09 Dinner Commemorating Nakba 60
6:15 PM Carmichael Hall, Eastwood Park, Giffnock, G46 7JS
6.15pm for 6.30 pm
Inludes:
- Premiere of the critically acclaimed documentary "Occupation 101"
- Guest Speakers include: Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Deputy First Minister TBC,
Mick
Napier, Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Pauline McNeil MSP,
Convener of the
Cross Party Group on Palestine in the Scottish Parliament, Barrie Levine,
Scottish
Jews for a Just Peace, Hugh O'Donnell MSP
-Entertainment: Palestinian Poetry, Traditional Palestinian dancing TBC
- 3 course dinner included
Event to remember the refugees and displaced people since 1948
Tickets: 7 pounds (5 pounds for students)
Contact Humza Yousaf 07776196372 or Gail Lythgoe 07984050867
Organised in partnership by:
Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Scottish-Islamic Foundation
Supported by and all proceeds to: UNRWA (UN Relief and Works Agency for
Palestinian
Refugees in the Near East)
For more information see www.scottishislamic.org
3)
SAVING ICELAND IN SCOTLAND - 9th MAY
Aluminium smelting, even when powered by geothermal energy, emits so
much
greenhouse gas emissions that Iceland now produces 18 tons of CO2
equivalent per capita, compared to the European average of 11.
May 9th - Vegan banquet with live music, bar and raffle! The Banquet
starts at 7pm at Old St Pauls Hall, Edinburgh. £5 (unwaged / low
income)
and £7 (waged). All profit will go to funding the Scottish Saving
Iceland
Collective.
Email; savingicelandscotland at riseup.net to reserve your tickets!
More info; http://www.savingiceland.org.
4)
BIG BLETHER 6 - GLASGOW, 9-11.5.08
Talamh Life Centre, Near Glasgow.
BB is a meeting place for activists to bring and share ideas,
information
and enthusiasm and to create action out of inspiration. Everyone is
welcome to participate and contribute - big or small. There will be
workshops on Saturday and Sunday, including everything from climate
change
issues, creative campaigning and transition towns to nuclear
resistance,
yoga and woodland crafts. BB is a non-profit organisation and entrance
will be by donation. www.bigblether.org.uk
5)
Monday May 12th, 7-9pm
"The Nakbah Project - Return of the Soul"
is an exhibition that will run in Edinburgh from July 30th to August 18th.
Many, many refugees from 1948 are involved with British artists in putting
the
work together. It will truly represent the
hopes and anguish and agony of those ethnically cleansed in 1948 and still
living in refugee camps.
It
needs local support, support that will contribute to a very significant
art work
that will oppose the destruction of the memory of these Palestinians
as much of the British media propagates the Israeli narrative of
'Independence' while concealing the human cost to the Palestinians.
The
Edinburgh international festival is a place from where we can send a
message to
the Palestinians, the Israelis and the world that the Palestinian
experience of
violation and displacement in 1948 (and today) will not be concealed.
Come
to the Conference Room (ground floor) at the David Hume Tower in Edinburgh
University next Monday to hear a presentation on this remarkable project
and why
and how you can help.
Please
notify campaign at scottishpsc.org.uk or
call 0795 800 2591 to let us know you would like to
help.
6)
more t vicar?
A queer drag tea dance with dance step demos, merengue, foxtrots, waltzes,
cha cha cha, tea, vegan cakes and more.....
Come trip the light fantastic!
an ACE benefit
saturday 24th may, 2 – 6pm (suggested donation £3)
(sorry no high heels cos of studio dance floor)
at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street (off leith walk)
7)
A DAY OF MUSIC FOR PEACE Fife Stop The War Coalition Benefit Gig(Bank
Holiday) Sunday
1st June 12 Noon 'til 1amShock and AweToo Much Too Young Paranoid Monkeys
Lamens
Terms Taylor Kane Yoshi DecontrolDown To KillCrimedesk4 Past
MidnightPatrol Overspill Hippo £3 entry, (£2.50 in advance ) £1 -
concession, 50p -
under 16s.ALL-AGES ALL-DAY benefit gig @ PJs, 7 Canmore Street,
Dunfermline, Fife,KY12 7NU
MAKE MUSIC NOT BOMBS (contact 07990711582) www.myspace/fifestopthewar
8)The aim of feminist revolution is for women to achieve our total
humanity, which means destroying the masculine and feminine roles which
make both men and women only half human. Creating a women's culture is the
means through which we shall restore our humanity”
Cathy Levine
'The Tyranny of Tyranny'
4TH - 31ST MAY 2008!!! A whole month of events put on by Ladyfest
Edinburgh. ART MUSIC LITERATURE DANCE COMEDY DISCUSSIONS WORKSHOPS.
Ladyfest is an idea. A community based, not-for-profit global celebration
of women in the arts, culture and society. The 1st Ladyfest festival was
held in Olympia in 2000 and since then loads of independently run
festivals have been happening across the world. It has it's roots in riott
grrrls and D.I.Y culture.
Our aims: - to celebrate female creativity across all artforms - to create
a space to rejuvinate discussions about feminism and its relevance in
society today - to create an alternative space with events organised
primarily by women - to give the opportunity for women to come forward and
put on events/workshops and redress the balance of male dominated
arts/music festivals - to work in partnership with already established
groups in Edinburgh and to make Ladyfest accessible to all - to raise
money for local charities including Zero Tolerance.
Through workshops and events we aim to challenge all forms of
stereotyping. we want to stimulate discussions and learn new skills. we
want to motivate women to stand up and use their voices politically,
creatively and in their everyday home and work situations.
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