[Imc-newsroom] Fwd: CHICAGO EVENTS CALENDAR MAY 16 - JUNE 2

Wed May 15 22:06:14 CDT 2002

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>Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 20:45:40 -0500
>Subject: CHICAGO EVENTS CALENDAR MAY 16 - JUNE 2
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>CHICAGO AREA EVENTS CALENDAR
>May 16 – June 2
>
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>
>--May 16, Thurs, 11 am, Chicago Historical Society
>1600 N Clark
>TRIBUTE TO STUDS TERKEL
>Studs turns 90. With Garrison Keeler, Gary Wills,
>Lonnie Bunch & David Schwimmer
>Info: (312) 642-4600
>
>--May 16, Thurs, 7 pm, UNITE Hall, 333 S Ashland
>PLANNING MEETING - CHICAGO JUNE 15
>ROLLING THUNDER DOWN-HOME DEMOCRACY FESTIVAL
>Info: 312-738-6123 or darci at rollingthundertour.org
>
>--May 16, Thurs, 7 pm, University of Chicago
>924 East 57th St, BSLC 115
>THE RACE QUESTION & THE PALESTINIAN/ISREALI
>CONFLICT: TOWARDS A RESOLUTION
>Hear Columbia University Prof. Joseph Massad
>Part of UC Students for Palestine/Nakba Week
>Info: yajoudeh at uchicago.edu
>
>--May 16, Thurs, 7 pm, University of Chicago
>International House, 1414 E 59th St
>UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS & THE ISLAMIC MIDDLE EAST:
>CULTURE OR CULTURAL RELATIVISM?
>Hear Pace University Prof. Reza Afshari, author of
>Human Rights in Iran-The Abuse of Cultural Relativism.
>Part of Human Rights Alternatives in The Muslim World series
>Info: 773-702-9455 or sgzesh at uchicago.edu
>
>--May 16, Thurs, 7 pm, DePaul University
>2320 N. Kenmore, SAC Rm 154
>LIKE A MOTH TO THE FLAME:
>FRANTZ FANON'S ANTICOLONIALISM TODAY
>Hear Prof. Richard Delgado, University of Colorado School of Law
>Info: (773) 325-4352
>
>--May 16, Thurs, 7 pm, New World Resource Center
>1600 W Fullerton
>REVIEW & EVALUATE MAY DAY 2002 - STRATEGIZE FOR 2003
>Info: htaggart at mc.net
>
>--May 16-31, Siskel Film Center, 164 N State
>FILMS OF JORIS IVENS
>Retrospective of the pioneering radical filmmaker includes
>The Spanish Earth, classic doc of the Spanish Civil War
>Info: 312-846-2600 or www.artic.edu/webspaces/siskelfilmcenter/
>
>--May 16, Thurs, 8 pm, Stage Left Theatre
>3408 N. Sheffield
>THE GOOD WOMAN OF SETZUAN
>Brecht’s play about poverty & goodness
>Through 5/25
>Info: 773-883-8830
>
>--May17, Fri, 12 pm, University of Chicago
>International House, 1414 E 59th St
>PHOTO EXHIBIT: THE ISRAELI
>REOCCUPATION OF PALELESTINE
>Part of UC Students for Palestine/Nakba Week
>Info: yajoudeh at uchicago.edu
>
>--May 17, Fri, 6 pm, Northeastern Illinois University
>Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E Oakwood Blvd
>MALCOLM X BIRTHDAY COMMEMORATION &
>AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY CELEBRATION
>Info: 708-389-9929
>
>--May 17, Fri, 6 pm, A-Zone, 2129 N. Milwaukee
>CHICAGO WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER BENEFIT
>Bands, food
>
>--May 17, Fri, HotHouse, 31 E Balbo
>20TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT FOR CROSSROADS FUND
>Private reception 5:30 pm, general reception 6:30 pm
>Auction, music, etc. Tix $20 - $150
>Info: 773-227-7676 or www.crossroadsfund.org
>
>--May 17, Fri, 7 pm, Facet’s Cinémathèque,
>1517 W Fullerton
>FILM: MADE IN JAPAN
>Director Yojiro Takita’s satire dissects
>Japanese corporate culture. Through 5/23
>Info: 773-773-281-4114
>
>--May 17, Fri, 7:30 pm, Radisson Hotel
>4500 W Touhy, Superior Hall
>COMMEMORATION OF 2ND ANNIVERSARY OF
>KWANGJU PEOPLE’S UPRSING
>Forum with Bruce Cumings
>Sponsor: Young Koreans United
>Info: 773-506-9299
>
>--May 17, Fri, 8:00 pm, Chicago Filmmakers
>Columbia College, 600 S. Michigan
>FILM: THE AMERICAN EGYPT
>Jesse Lerner’s documentary/essay on the short life of
>the first socialist government of the Americas, the
>Revolution on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, 1915-1924
>Info: www.chicagofilmmakers.org or 773.293.1447
>
>--May 18, 9 am, University of Chicago
>Judd Hall, Rm 126, 5835 S Kimbark
>BLACK GLBT POLITICS IN CHICAGO & NATIONALLY
>Symposium on history & future of Black GLBT organizing
>Info: 773-834-4509
>
>--May 18, Sat, 1 pm, Harold Washington Library
>400 S. State
>FILM: REBELS WITH A CAUSE
>Helen Garvey's documentary on Students for a Democratic Society
>Info: (312) 747-4050
>
>--May 18, Sat, 1 pm, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
>Instructional Classroom Building, Room 3125
>AMERICA, JUSTICE & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP:
>HOW TO PREVENT WAR & TERRORISM
>Hear Professor Douglass Cassel, Northwestern University
>Sponsor: DuPage Peace Through Justice Coalition
>Info: DuPagePeace at att.net or http://dupagepeace.home.att.net/
>
>--May 18, Sat, 6 pm, Ramallah Community Club, 2700 N Central
>PALESTINE AID SOCIETY FUNDRAISER & DINNER
>for West Bank Union of Health Care Committees, tix $50/$25
>Info: jbing-canar at afsc.org
>
>--May 18, Sat, 7:30 pm, Chicago Filmakers, 5243 N. Clark
>PERIPHERAL VISION:
>TRANS/GENDERQUEER MULTIMEDIA FROM CHICAGO
>Benefit for Queer to the Left, Reeling 2002. Videos, poetry,
>photographs, music, spoken word, many performers
>Info: 773-293-1447 or t_bots at hotmail.com
>
>--May 18 & 19, Sat-Sun, 3 & 7 pm, Siskel Film Center, 164 N State
>FILM: LA COMMUNE (PARIS, 1871)
>Peter Watkins’ historical epic in two parts, repeats 5/21-22
>Info: 312.846-2600 or www.artic.edu/webspaces/siskelfilmcenter/
>
>--May 18 & 19, Sat-Sun, 8 am, Loyola Lakeside campus,
>Simpson Center, Sheridan at Winthrop
>CONFERNECE: GUNS GLOBALIZATION GREED
>Midwest Regional Conference, Nicaragua Network.
>Panels, workshops, etc
>Info: 773-973-6529 or nscchicago at igc.org
>
>--May 19, Sun, 12 pm, Water Tower
>END ISRAEL'S OCCUPATION OF
>WEST BANK, GAZA & EAST JERUSALEM
>Every Sunday. Sponsor: Not In My Name
>Info: www.nimn.org/
>
>--May 19, Sun, 1 pm, corner Fullerton & Lincoln
>FOOD NOT BOMBS: MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY
>Help prepare & serve. Every Sunday
>
>--May 19, Sun, 2 pm, Forest Home Cemetery
>863 S DesPlaines, Forest Park
>VIVA ED BALCHOWSKY
>Unveiling of memorial for the artist and Lincoln Brigade vet
>Info: 847-864-9468 or jbalch at ripco.com
>
>--May 21, Tues, 6:30 pm, McCormick Tribune YMCA
>1834 N Lawndale
>LOGAN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
>40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & NEIGHBORHOOD CONGRESS
>Info: ssouchet at earthlink.net
>
>--May 22, Wed, 3 pm, Loyola El Station
>FOOD NOT BOMBS: MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY
>Help prepare & serve, every Wednesday
>
>--May 22, Wed, 4 pm, Federal Plaza, 230 S Dearborn
>RALLY AGAINST AID TO COLUMBIAN MILITARY
>Many sponsors
>Info: jjspeer at flash.ne
>
>--May 22, Wed, 7 pm, University of Chicago
>International House, 1414 E 59th St
>FEMINIST POLITICS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD:
>CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO?
>Hear Valentine Moghadam, Director of the Women's Studies,
>Illinois State University. Part of Human Rights Alternatives
>In The Muslim World series
>Info: 773-702-9455 or sgzesh at uchicago.edu
>
>--May 22, Wed, 7:30 pm, Women & Children First, 5233 N Clark
>SOUL SURVIVORS: STORIES OF WOMEN & CHILDREN IN CAMBODIA
>Slide show & reading with author Carol Wagner
>Info: 773-769-9299
>
>--May 23, Thurs, 6:30 pm, Maternity BVM Church
>3647 W North Ave
>PUBLIC HEARING ON WORKERS' RIGHTS & JOB TRAINING
>Sponsor: Day Labor Organizing Project, others
>Info: 312-738-6161
>
>--May 23, Thurs, 7 pm, University of Chicago,
>Cobb Hall 107, 5811 S Ellis
>THE CRISIS IN STEEL
>Forum with Tom Conway, US Steel Conference;
>Jim Robinson, New Director USWA Dist. 7; Renaye Manley,
>Calumet Project & Midwest Region, AFL-CIO.
>Sponosr: Committee for New Priorities
>Info: 312-666-3037 or  JWJCNP at igc.org
>
>--May 23, Thurs, 7 pm, University of Chicago
>International House, 1414 E 59th St
>TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVISM:
>ADVANCING HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD?
>Panelists: Hanny Megally, Amal Basha, Camille Odeh,
>Saba Mahmood. Part of Human Rights Alternatives
>In The Muslim World series
>Info: 773-702-9455 or sgzesh at uchicago.edu
>
>--May 23, Thurs, 7:30 pm, New World Resource Center
>2600 W Fullerton
>AFTER SEPT 11: WHICH WAY FOR THE LEFT?
>Hear Mario Kessler of Germany’s Party of Democratic
>Socialism (PDS). Sponsors: Chicago Socialist Party,
>Chicago Solidarity, Chicago Democratic Socialists of America
>Info: Chgosp at juno.com or 773-227-4011
>
>--May 23, Thurs, 7:30 pm, K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Congregation
>1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
>DISSENTING VOICES FROM ISRAEL: REFUSING TO SERVE
>Hear Ram Rahat, spokesperson for Yesh Gvul, &
>Ishai Sagi, Israeli Lieutenant jailed for refusing to serve
>Sponsor: KAM Social Action Committee
>Info: 773 924 -1234
>
>--May 24, Fri, 7/9/11 pm, Doc Films, 1212 E 59th St
>FILM: KANDAHAR
>Mohsen Makhmalbaf’s drama on the Afghan civil war
>Info: 773-702-8575
>
>--May 24, Fri, 7 pm, Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, 1852 W 19th
>CARLOS CORTÉZ KOYOKUITAL: SOAPBOX ARTIST & POET
>Party for release of catalog of the radical artist's work.
>Info: 312-738-1503 or www.mfacmchicago.org
>
>--May 25, Saturday
>INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTION DAY &
>SIXTH GLOBAL BOYCOTT PROCTER & GAMBLE DAY
>Info:http://www.uncaged.co.uk/pg.htm
>
>--May 25-26, Sat-Sun, Stanford University, Palo Alto CA
>3RD NATIONAL ORGANIZING CONFERENCE ON IRAQ:
>FORGING NATIONAL STRATEGIES
>Info: www.endthewar.org/conference.htm
>
>--May 27, Monday, 6 pm
>MONTHLY CALENDAR MAILING AT
>NEW WORLD RESOURCE CENTER
>Free monthly event calendar
>2,500 subscribers, details below
>Next mailing June 24 - No Monthly Calendar in July!
>
>--May 28, Tues, 12 pm, University of Illinois, School of Public Health
>1603 W Taylor, Activity Room
>RAM RAHAT
>Hear the spokesperson for Yesh Gvul
>Info: rrubin at uic.edu
>
>--May 28, Tues, 1:30 pm, DePaul University, Lincoln Park
>Student Academic Center Rm 154
>ISHAI SAGI
>Hear the Israeli Lieutenant jailed for refusing to serve
>Sponsor: Amnesty International, Activist Student Union, others
>Info: sgelsomi at depaul.edu
>
>--May 29-30, Wednesday-Thursday
>DISSENTING VOICES FROM ISRAEL: REFUSING TO SERVE
>Hear Ram Rahat, spokesperson for Yesh Gvul, &
>Ishai Sagi, Israeli Lieutenant jailed for refusing to serve
>-5/29, North Park University, Anderson Chapel, 3225 W. Foster
>-5/30, Oak Park River Forest High School, 201 Scoville, Oak Park
>Sponsor: Courage to Refuse
>Info 312-409-4845 or info at couragetorefuse.org
>
>--May 30, Thurs, 5:30 pm, Roosevelt University
>430 S Michigan, Congress Lounge
>ENRON TOWN HALL MEETING
>Hear John Sweeney, unemployed Enron workers, others
>Sponsors: Chicago Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
>Info: www.cflonline.org
>
>--May 31, Fri., 5:30 pm, Daley Plaza
>CHICAGO CRITICAL MASS MONTHLY BIKE RIDE
>Info: http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
>
>--May 31, Fri., 6:30 pm, Facet’s Cinémathèque,
>1517 W Fullerton
>FILM: CAPTAIN PANTOJA AND THE SPECIAL SERVICES
>Peruvian director Francesco Lombardi’s satire on all things military
>Through 6/6
>Info: 773-773-281-4114
>
>--May 31 - June 2, Fri-Sun, North Park University, 3225 W Foster
>ORGANIZING CONFERENCE:
>US CAMPAIGN TO END ISRAELI OCCUPATION
>Info: endoccupation at yahoo.com
>
>--May 31 - June 2, Fri-Sun, Kent State University, OH
>MOVEMENT-BUILDING CONFERENCE:
>CREATING AN AGENDA FROM BELOW
>Panelists: Tony Budak, Dominic Caruso, Alan Haber,
>Staughton & Alice Lynd, Mike Stout, others
>Info: http://porthurontokentstate.tripod.com
>
>--May 31 - June 2, Fri-Sun, Havens Center, Williams Bay, WI
>RADFEST 2002: ACTIVISTS & ACADEMICS
>WORKING FOR PROGRESSIVE CHANGE
>Panelists: Medea Benjamin, Jennifer Lowenstein,
>John Nichols, Cynthia McKinney, others
>Info: www.ssc.wisc.edu/havenscenter/radfst02.htm
>
>--June 1, Sat, 3 pm, Printers Row Bookfair Poetry Tent
>Dearborn between Congress & Polk
>JAYNE CORTEZ
>Sponsor: Guild Complex
>Info: www.guildcomplex.com
>
>--CALENDAR INFO: Send event title, date, time, location,
>phone & sponsor to NWRC2600 at juno.com
>by 5 pm Tuesday for events beginning Thursday
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>
>NEW BOOKS AT NWRC:
>--Three Strikes: Miners, Musicians, Salesgirls, & the Fighting Spirit
>of Labor's Last Century, by Howard Zinn, Dana Frank, Robin D.G. Kelly,
>$23
>--Workers and Peasants in the Modern Middle East, $19.95
>--The Catholic Church and the Holocaust, 1930-1965, $14.95
>--You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train: A Personal History
>of Our Times, by Howard Zinn, $14
>--The Question of Palestine, by Edward W. Said, $14.95
>--Voices From A "Promised Land": Palestinian & Israeli Peace Activists
>Speak Their Hearts, $12.95
>--Can We Put An End To Sweatshops? $12
>--Whose Vote Counts? $12
>--The Other American: The Life of Michael Harrington, $14
>--Peace and Its Discontents, by Edward W. Said $12
>--War Against the Panthers: A Study of Repression,
>by Huey P. Newton $14
>--Terror In the Mind of God: The Global Rise of Religious Violence 16.95
>--Autobiography of a People: Three Centuries
>of African American History Told By Those Who Lived It, $15
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