[act-ma] Peace Calendar: September/ October 2016

Fri Sep 16 12:45:11 PDT 2016

 International Day of Peace – Boston/Cambridge
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/idpboston-2016/>
September 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cambridge Common <http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/cambridge-common-2/>,
Cambridge, MA 02138  + Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cambridge+MA+02138>
[image: International Day of Peace]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/idpboston-2016/>

The International Day of Peace, established by the United Nations in 1981,
is celebrated around the world on September 21st.  For the seventh
consecutive year, a coalition of local churches and peace and justice
groups will be marking the event with a celebration – at a new site, the
Cambridge Common – this year on September 18 (the Sunday closest to
September 21).  We are hoping your congregation or organization will join
that coalition by joining the planning committee now…
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The Insanity of Violence: Art Exhibit
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/insanity-of-violence/>
September 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Groton School (de Menil and Christopher Brodigan Galleries)
<http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/groton-school-de-menil-and-christopher-brodigan-galleries-2/>
,  Groton, MA  + Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Groton+MA>
[image: The Insanity of Violence]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/insanity-of-violence/>

Two art exhibits titled "The Insanity of Violence" will open to the public
at the de Menil and Christopher Brodigan Galleries at the Groton School
in Groton, Mass. These drawings and sculptural installations by Gordon D.
Chase use fire as a metaphor to explore the psychology of violence with
images of nuclear explosions as a central motif. The opening reception for
these shows will be Sun. Sept. 18, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM and the
exhibits are open to the…
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Technologies of Peace: US-Japan Youth Summit
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/technologies-of-peace/>
September 19 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Boston Public Library – Main
<http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/boston-public-library-main/>,  700
Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116  + Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=700+Boylston+St+Boston+MA+02116>
[image: Technologies of Peace]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/technologies-of-peace/>

(George Takei: Preserving History Through Youth & Technology) “How do we
pass down peace lessons from Hiroshima and Nagasaki to the next
generation?”  The effort to organize “Technologies of Peace,” a U.S.-Japan
youth peace conference, started with this simple question. This September,
“Technologies of Peace” will bring together high school students from
Boston, New York and Tokyo to learn about the legacies of the Pacific War
(1941-1945) through a new learning tool: Digital history archives.  Using
smartphones and tablets, the…
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Elections 2016: What About War, Climate, and Social Justice?
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/10292/>
September 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Encuentro 5 <http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/encuentro-5/>,  9 Hamilton
Place
Boston, MA 02108  + Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=9+Hamilton+Place+Boston+MA+02108>
[image: BallotBox] <http://masspeaceaction.org/event/10292/>

ELECTIONS 2016 Humanity's Future in a Troubled World What About War,
Climate, and Social Justice?The major parties present a belligerent war
hawk running against a confirmed warmonger, yet the issue of U.S.
never-ending wars is barely acknowledged. With Bernie no longer a
candidate, should the Left support Hillary Clinton, back a candidate for
independent politics, or is there another way?Come hear a discussion on the
choices before us this election and the implications for movement building
after November. Panelists:Vote Jill Stein:Danny…
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Dinner Theater: Rent Relief for Boston Not GE!
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/dinner-theater-rent-ge/>
September 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chinatown <http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/chinatown/>,  Boston, MA  +
Google Map
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[image: make-ge-pay]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/dinner-theater-rent-ge/>

GE is getting free rent to move their HQ to Boston while Bostonians can't
afford rent themselves! Learn about it and join the chorus as we perform a
play to say: #makeGEpay! Thursday, Sept 22 is the Renter's Day of Action
organized by Right To The City Alliance in cities across the US. Here with
Right to the City Boston we're marching from 4pm-6pm downtown. We will
start at Parcel 23 in Chinatown.  Afterwards the Make GE Pay coalition will…
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No to the $Trillion Dollar Nuclear Weapons Escalation: Campaign Launch
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/no-1t-escalation-launch/>
September 24 @ 1:00 pm
Hastings Room, First Church in Cambridge
<http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/hastings-room-first-church-in-cambridge/>
,  11 Garden Street
Cambridge, 02138  + Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=11+Garden+Street+Cambridge+02138>
[image: NoNukes] <http://masspeaceaction.org/event/no-1t-escalation-launch/>

Join Massachusetts Peace Action's Nuclear Disarmament Working Group as we
launch our campaign to stop the $1 trillion dollar nuclear weapons
escalation. We will discuss the campaign plan from every angle.   SPACE IS
LIMITED so you must sign up to attend!  AGENDA           • Introduction to
the tasks of the Meeting – Cole Harrison           • Overview of Campaign:
No to $Trillion Dollar Nuclear Weapons Upgrade – Jonathan King 1st Panel:
Underlying issues            • Fundamental Immorality of Nuclear Weapons -
Elaine…
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$9 - $11
Command and Control <http://masspeaceaction.org/event/command-and-control/>
September 30 @ 11:30 am - October 6 @ 11:30 pm
Kendall Square CInema
<http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/kendall-square-cinema-2/>,  355 Binney St
Cambridge, MA, MA 02139 United States  + Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=355+Binney+St+Cambridge%2C+MA+MA+02139+United+States>
[image: command-and-control-1]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/command-and-control/>

>From the director of Food Inc., COMMAND AND CONTROL tells the story of a
deadly accident in 1980 at a nuclear missile complex in rural Arkansas in
the form of a documentary  which is based on a the best-selling book by
Eric Schlosser. Fashioned as a thriller, the film exposes the terrifying
truth about the management of America’s nuclear arsenal, and the danger
that it poses - not only to potential enemies but also to our local
communities. Showtimes: Dates: Friday 9/30 - Thursday…
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Muslim Voices in an Election Year: Compassionate Listening
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/muslim-voices-agape/>
October 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Agape Community <http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/agape-community/>,  2062
Greenwich Rd
Ware, MA 01082  + Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2062+Greenwich+Rd+Ware+MA+01082>
[image: IMG_6578-FrancisDay2012byDCLegg_mni-e1373244247594]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/muslim-voices-agape/>

Annual Francis Day Celebration!  Francis Day celebrates the life of Francis
of Assisi who met with Sultan Malik al-Kamil of Egypt in 1219: a model for
nonviolent witness.  Program begins promptly at 10:00am: Nadia Alawa,
founder and president, Nu Day Syria, 2016, (after 2015 Ted Talk), project
for re-making the lives of Syrian mothers and children; recipient of
inaugural Humanitarian Award, James Foley Legacy Foundation.  Dr. Hisham
Moharram, second generation Muslim, founder of Good Tree Farm, PhD in
agriculture and plant…
Find out more » <http://masspeaceaction.org/event/muslim-voices-agape/>
Homeland (Iraq Year Zero) by Abbas Fahdel
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/homeland-iraq-year-zero-by-abbas-fahdel/>
October 1 @ 7:00 pm - October 2 @ 9:00 pm
Harvard Capenter Center for the Arts
<http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/harvard-capenter-center-for-the-arts/>,  24
Quincy St
Cambridge, MA 02138  + Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=24+Quincy+St+Cambridge+MA+02138>
[image: homeland]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/homeland-iraq-year-zero-by-abbas-fahdel/>

The Harvard Film Archive is pleased to present HOMELAND (IRAQ YEAR ZERO) BY
ABBAS FAHDEL from October 1 – October 2, 2016 with filmmaker Abbas Fahdel
in person. $12 Special Event Tickets.  Abbas Fahdel in personSaturday
October 1 at 7pm, Homeland (Iraq Year Zero) – Part 1. Before the FallSunday
October 2 at 7pm, Homeland (Iraq Year Zero) – Part 2. After the Battle
Homeland (Iraq Year Zero) is a riveting home-movie chronicle of life in
Iraq before and after…
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<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/homeland-iraq-year-zero-by-abbas-fahdel/>
Greening the Global (and Massachusetts) Economy
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/greening-economy-pollin/>
October 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cambridge Friends Meeting
<http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/cambridge-friends-meeting/>,  5
Longfellow Park
Cambridge,  + Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5+Longfellow+Park+Cambridge>
[image: Pollin Greening]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/greening-economy-pollin/>

We can stop climate catastrophe  If we are up to the challenge!  Here’s
How:  An Open Forum with Dr. Robert Pollin: Co-director, Political Economy
Research Institute and Professor of Economics @ UMASS-Amherst;  Author:
Greening the Global Economy (M.I.T. Press);   Come hear Robert Pollin lay
out his economic plan for how we can meet the carbon reduction targets that
will actually avert climate catastrophe, generate vast numbers of new jobs
and protect those employed by fossil fuel energy companies. Great…
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Rock Against the TPP
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/rock-against-the-tpp/>
October 7 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Spontaneous Celebrations
<http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/spontaneous-celebrations-2/>,  45
Danforth St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 United States  + Google Map
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[image: Rock Against the TPP]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/rock-against-the-tpp/>

Rock Against the TPP is a nationwide uprising to stop the biggest corporate
power grab in history: the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The tour comes to
Boston on Friday, October 7th with an all-star lineup of musicians helping
sound the alarm about this toxic deal. Featuring: Mirah, Debo Band, Taina
Asili y La Banda Rebelde, Foundation Movement, bell's roar, + more TBA!
FREE! All ages. RSVP for your free tickets here:
https://www.rockagainstthetpp.org/boston-ma
Find out more » <http://masspeaceaction.org/event/rock-against-the-tpp/>
Ending the Many Wars in Syria
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/ending-the-many-wars-in-syria/>
October 11 @ 7:00 pm - October 13 @ 7:00 pm
across Massachusetts
<http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/across-massachusetts/>
[image: Ruined Syria]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/ending-the-many-wars-in-syria/>

Talks by Phyllis Bennis:  Is the war in Syria a civil war? Is it a proxy
war between the US and Russia ? Is it also a proxy war between Saudi
Arabia, Iran, and Turkey? Can ISIS be reined in? Should Assad go? Or stay?
Should the US "do more"?  Or is it already doing too much by arming and
training rebel groups? What will be the likely outcome of the current cease
fire negotiations?  How can such a complex set…
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<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/ending-the-many-wars-in-syria/>
Climate Change and the Growing Risk of Nuclear War: A Health Care
Perspective
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/climate-change-and-nuclear-war/>
October 15
Tufts University School of Medicine, Sackler Auditorium
<http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/tufts-university-school-of-medicine-sackler-auditorium-3/>
,  145 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02111 United States  + Google Map
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[image: 14141975_1721467971434721_2397770395699865144_n]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/climate-change-and-nuclear-war/>

Climate Change and the Growing Risk of Nuclear War: A Health Care
Perspective-- Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility invites
all to attend a one-day Symposium to examine the catastrophic public health
consequences of climate change and the ways that climate change will
increase the risk of conflict, including nuclear war.  Program: 9:00
Welcome;  9:15 Panel I—Climate Change and the impact on public health:
A)    Expected climate change globally and in S stephenAsia and Middle
East—Speaker to be announced B)   …
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<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/climate-change-and-nuclear-war/>
$10 - $35
Music for Peace: An Evening of French Music
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/music-for-peace-2016-2017-1/>
October 15 @ 7:30 pm
Harvard-Epworth Methodist Church
<http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/harvard-epworth-methodist-church/>,  1555
Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA United States  + Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1555+Massachusetts+Ave.+Cambridge+MA+United+States>
[image: Ayano6]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/music-for-peace-2016-2017-1/>

An Evening of French Music: October 15, 2016. Ayano Ninomiya, violin;
Carol Ou, cello;  Mana Tokuno, piano;  Poulenc, sonata for violin and
piano;  Pierné, sonata for cello and piano;  Chausson, piano trio. Benefits
Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund; part of the Music for Peace
Series. Single concert: seats $25 in advance for Mass. Peace Action
members, $35 for non-members, $10 for students, $35 at the door. Series of
3 concerts: member $65, non-member $80, student $25. To reserve, write a…
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<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/music-for-peace-2016-2017-1/>
$15 - $40
Pax Christi 2016 State Assembly
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/pax-christi-2016-state-assembly/>
October 22 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
St Susanna Parish <http://masspeaceaction.org/venue/st-susanna-parish-2/>,  262
Needham St
Dedham, MA United States  + Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=262+Needham+St+Dedham+MA+United+States>
[image: MyChoice for Ind Living logo letterhead check]
<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/pax-christi-2016-state-assembly/>

Ending the Nuclear Nightmare: Faithful Witnesses and Non Violent
Strategies.  A presentation by Marie Dennis and Jonathan Alan King,
Saturday, October 22nd, at St. Susanna Parish, 262 Needham Street, Dedham
MA. For directions: www.saintsusanna.org Registration begins at 8:30 am –
Program 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Parish Mass at 4:00 pm for those who wish to
remain.  Marie Dennis is a leader in the movement, “Catholics for the
Abolition of Nuclear Weapons.” She is the co-president of Pax Christi
International since…
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<http://masspeaceaction.org/event/pax-christi-2016-state-assembly/>
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