BIG thanks to our generous and talented Artists for donating their art, our sponsors 5th Floor Gallery, Han Asian Vodka, Transphushion Energy Drinks, Ride Amigos, Conscious River Media, 1 Giant Leap Productions, to our incredible volunteers, and extraordinary guests for celebrating and supporting EW! Special thanks to visionary event chair, Dana Arak for bringing the first “Humanity Uniting” to life. Together, we raised almost $3000 usd to sustain our programs! Stay tuned for the next “Artists in Action” event evolution!
Now we are pleased to share a handful of inspiration on the East Coast, LA & Bay Area!
Where ever this finds you we invite you to join our Partners In Empowerment in these remarkable, sustainable, socially uplifting events:
May 16, 2009 - 2:00pm - SOS Climate Change Seminar
Learn How a Plant-Based Diet Can Save the Earth!
A multimedia presentation with the latest scientific data showing the relationship between our diet and global warming will be presented. Moderated by staff of LetsActNow. Find out more about how YOU can make a difference! Be veg, Go green, Save the Planet!
Next WEEK, May 20-21, 2009, Seven Stars Events presents:
Green Cities: The Best Investment to Grow Business, Save Money and Enhance Community!
Florida stands on the cusp of a tremendous emergence in clean technology, water conservation, green building, innovative business growth and wise land use planning. New legislation and executive orders from Governor Crist mandating CO2 reductions are driving Florida’s need for green education and preparing the way for green jobs.
WHERE: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Friday, May 29th - Film & Panel Santa @ Monica College, HSS 165 7:00PM
Attend a screening of Holly Mosher’s award winning film Hummingbird, followed by a panel discussion exploring the influence of Brazilian educator Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of Oppressed.
“In the beautiful coastal city of Recife, Brazil lurks a world capital for sex tourism. Holly Mosher’s award-winning documentary exposes the heart-wrenching realities and follows two groups of determined women who strive to get the kids off the streets and break the cycle of domestic violence. Hummingbird shows us how those nonprofit groups work to empower individuals and inspire positive life change – offering many a second chance.” The hand of Paulo Freire is evident throughout the work of these valiant women.
*Winner of Best Short Documentary Children’s Advocacy;
*Winner of Best Documentary for Human Rights Moderator: Daniel Cano SMC English novelist
Panel: Holly Mosher, producer,Dr. Chitra Golestani, educator and co-founder of UCLA’s Paulo Freire Institute Dr. Peter Lownds, educator and co-founder of UCLA’s Paulo Freire Institute
*This event is co-sponsored by the SMC Communications department; a special thanks to Professor Josh Kanin for his support! More details: www.hummingbirdmovie.com
June 12-14, 2009 in Santa Rosa: Harmony Festival - a sustainable music extravaganza!
Featuring: MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD – INDIA.ARIE – CAKE
Matisyahu - ALO - K’Naan - Kitaro
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars – LoCura – The Duhks
Steve Kimock’s Crazy Engine w/ Melvin Seals - Wassabi Collective
Michael Beckwith and Rickie Byars-Beckwith and the Agape Choir
Shabaz - Coyote Grace - Tina Malia - Shimshai - Balkan Beat Box - Shpongle - Gaudi - Legba’s Light “Spirit Of Miles Davis”
