Alma Kesling of Shadow Norfolk has started a local news program entitled Wake Up Hampton Roads. Here's the first episode. This program looks like it bears watching on a continuous basis. Interesting to see a dedicated citizen doing a better job of reporting the news than the Virginian Pilot or our local T.V. news...
It's eye opening to see the difference between corporate media and a citizens media. The truth is more appealing than the propaganda that vested interests bring us via the corporate media.
Online Videos by Veoh.com
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Thursday, June 14, 2007
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Susan Mariner is the HR DNC Regional Field Organizer.
Susan Mariner is now the DNC Regional Field Organizer in Hampton Roads.
This is fantastic news for the Democratic Party in HR. They have picked the best candidate for this job.
Susan made quite an impression as the local Webb volunteer coordinator. She's friendly, charming, compassionate, and smart. She has a talent for uniting diverse people and diverse groups. She doesn't rest on her laurels and her consistent hard work has earned her the respect of many.
I'm looking forward to seeing Susan Mariner bringing folks together to grow the DNC in Hampton Roads.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Tonight's Peace Fest Events: The Dixie Chicks and John Lennon
Tonight's Peace Fest Happenings:
Naro Expanded Cinema
1507 Colley Ave. in Ghent
625-6276 or www.narocinema.com
Friday, Dec 15
SHUT UP AND SING 7:15
U.S. versus JOHN LENNON 9:15
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Light in the Dark Peace Festival
The web pages are up for the Light in the Dark Peace Festival courtesy of the iMage Project and web designer Liz Diaz. Website had the schedule of events and information about the Tidewater Peace Alliance and the progressive groups making up this organization. This team "kicked" into action when it was discovered that the web pages were wanted but had not been planned. Thanks to Jean Campbell and Liz Diaz for putting some dynamite web pages up.
Check it out here. (I also update the links on the sidebar).
Check it out here. (I also update the links on the sidebar).
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Star Womanspirit is blogging with Mosquito
Star Womanspirit, a local Hampton Roads activist has agreed to blog here with Mosquito. Star will present information on various events and happenings in the progressive community in Hampton Roads and areas she may visit.
Star has been affiliated with many local organizations over the years in the LGBT and feminist communities--Womynspace, Unicorn Productions, NOW, Equality VA, and Hampton Roads Pride. Star enjoys concert production and features the work of various Independent performing artists as time and money allows via MuSeek and the Hampton Roads Indy Media Coalition. She spends most of her time working with the Broadcast Group--website, video, and radio--at Hampton Roads Indy Media Coalition, and organizing projects and events with the Tidewater Peace Alliance, and the iMage Project.
Star lives in Portsmouth with her beloved Jean, and three mystifying spirits from Tibet.
Star has been affiliated with many local organizations over the years in the LGBT and feminist communities--Womynspace, Unicorn Productions, NOW, Equality VA, and Hampton Roads Pride. Star enjoys concert production and features the work of various Independent performing artists as time and money allows via MuSeek and the Hampton Roads Indy Media Coalition. She spends most of her time working with the Broadcast Group--website, video, and radio--at Hampton Roads Indy Media Coalition, and organizing projects and events with the Tidewater Peace Alliance, and the iMage Project.
Star lives in Portsmouth with her beloved Jean, and three mystifying spirits from Tibet.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
SAMIDOUN IN NORFOLK TONIGHT
Tonight residents of Hampton Roads can discuss what's happening in Lebanon with two award winning independent journalists who have recently returned to the US. Here's the Info
SAMIDOUN
Wednesday, December 6, 7:15 p.m
Seminar at the Studio for the Healing Arts
Admission $10
Saturday, November 11, 2006
A glimpse of Norfolk life tonight
Hope you can make the David Rovics concert tonight and network with other Hampton Roads grassroots activists. You'll also be supporting an Indy Artist.
WHERE: 40th Street Theatre
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 423-4084Norfolk VA
Tickets:sliding fee scale of $15.00-$20.000 at the door
WHEN: 7:30 pm Monday nite Nov 13th
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 423-4084Norfolk VA
Tickets:sliding fee scale of $15.00-$20.000 at the door
WHEN: 7:30 pm Monday nite Nov 13th
Monday, October 09, 2006
Hampton Roads is Waking Up....
On Saturday the Hampton Roads Indy Media Coalition, the Five Points Partnership and the Norfolk PDA sponsored a screening of the documentary, Up the Ridge. Approximately 100 folks showed up in spite of the gray, rainy day. The filmmakers--Amelia Kirby and Nick Szuberla were on hand to answer questions about the film.
A spirited, intense discussion followed the screening. The audience was diverse, college professors, correctional guards, officials connected with the department of corrections, ex-prisoners, and families of prisoners and ex-prisoners shared their points of view. Interestingly enough, everyone, no matter what side of the issue they were on agreed that the system is faulty and needs fixing.
Given the obvious community interest in this topic I hope that there is some follow through by some local community groups on this issue in the near future. It is a long neglected issue that impacts many of our communities and it needs to be addressed.
However, it's great to see various communities in Hampton Roads "waking up" and getting active on a variety of pressing issues.
FYI--Mosquito has to do some traveling so I'll be taking Monday and Tuesday off....Hope all is well out there...
For more information, see http://www.appalshop.org/h2h/film
Up the Ridge is a one-hour documentary produced by Appalshop?s
Amelia Kirby and Nick Szuberla. In 1999, Kirby and Szuberla
were volunteer DJ's for the Appalachian region's only hip-hop
radio program in Whitesburg, KY when they received hundreds of
letters from inmates transferred into nearby Wallens Ridge
State Prison, the newest prison built to prop up the region's
sagging coal economy. The letters described human rights
violations, racial tension, and cultural conflict between staff
and inmates. Filming began that year and, through the lens of
Wallens Ridge, the film offers viewers an in-depth look at the
United States prison industry and the social impact of moving
hundreds of thousands of inner-city minority offenders to
distant rural outposts. Up the Ridge explores competing
political agendas that align government policy with human
rights violations, and political expediencies that bring
communities into racial and cultural conflict with tragic
consequences.(From an event Press Release)
A spirited, intense discussion followed the screening. The audience was diverse, college professors, correctional guards, officials connected with the department of corrections, ex-prisoners, and families of prisoners and ex-prisoners shared their points of view. Interestingly enough, everyone, no matter what side of the issue they were on agreed that the system is faulty and needs fixing.
Given the obvious community interest in this topic I hope that there is some follow through by some local community groups on this issue in the near future. It is a long neglected issue that impacts many of our communities and it needs to be addressed.
However, it's great to see various communities in Hampton Roads "waking up" and getting active on a variety of pressing issues.
FYI--Mosquito has to do some traveling so I'll be taking Monday and Tuesday off....Hope all is well out there...
For more information, see http://www.appalshop.org/h2h/film
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Weekened happenings
The MoveOn reception at Azar's was absolutely fabulous. The hors d'oeuvres buffet was fabulous with all you could eat grape leaves, tabbouleh, a rice dish, cheese, olives, hummus, pita, and azar's wonderful wraps. The place was filled with friendly progressives. I swear it looks like some Republicans in the area have even drifted over into the Moveon camp. Oh Happy Days.
MoveON has opened an office in in Virginia Beach on Va Beach Blvd. They will be phone banking from this location on a regular basis.
The Al Franken film that followed the reception --God Spoke--was hilarious....What a great evening...greek food and Al Franken!
The Green Screen Film Festival was definitely a success...It looks like various groups in the area may have increased their membership as a result of folks getting connected and hooking up.
The Green Screen Film Festival ends on Tuesday nite. However, their Wed. and Thurs. nite film, Scanner Darkly, could easily have been wrapped into the festival...Ever since the Matrix series I keep an eye out for Keannu Reeves. So this film looks promising.
There was also a GREAT DEMO at gate 5 of the Naval Base. It was historic since it was the FIRST rally against Bush's War on Iran. There were enough folks to put a presence on all four corners of the base intersection and their were three very impressive large banners. (Two of the banners came from a DC group)...Pics on this will follow later. Oh, but you didn't hear about it in the news? Are you really surprised about that? Since when was our local media doing a good job covering local news??
Buzz...Buzz...Mosquito
MoveON has opened an office in in Virginia Beach on Va Beach Blvd. They will be phone banking from this location on a regular basis.
The Al Franken film that followed the reception --God Spoke--was hilarious....What a great evening...greek food and Al Franken!
The Green Screen Film Festival was definitely a success...It looks like various groups in the area may have increased their membership as a result of folks getting connected and hooking up.
The Green Screen Film Festival ends on Tuesday nite. However, their Wed. and Thurs. nite film, Scanner Darkly, could easily have been wrapped into the festival...Ever since the Matrix series I keep an eye out for Keannu Reeves. So this film looks promising.
There was also a GREAT DEMO at gate 5 of the Naval Base. It was historic since it was the FIRST rally against Bush's War on Iran. There were enough folks to put a presence on all four corners of the base intersection and their were three very impressive large banners. (Two of the banners came from a DC group)...Pics on this will follow later. Oh, but you didn't hear about it in the news? Are you really surprised about that? Since when was our local media doing a good job covering local news??
Buzz...Buzz...Mosquito
Friday, September 29, 2006
Protest Deployment of War Ships to Iran
An early deployment of the Eisenhower Strike Group will depart Norfolk Tuesday, Oct 3rd.
The Strike Group is scheduled to arrive off the coast of Iran on or about October 21.
The nuclear aircraft carrier has been in the Norfolk port for several years refurbishing and was not scheduled to depart for at least another month.
Demand an immediate end to Washington’s campaign of sanctions, hostility, and falsehood against the people of Iran.
Oppose any new U.S. aggression against Iran.
Demand money for human needs, not endless war.
Endorsers:
Hampton Roads Peace and Justice Coalition 470-9797
Tidewater Peace Alliance - Norfolk Catholic Worker - Gaia Circle - Norfolk Food not Bombs - The Defenders fro Freedom, Justice and Equality
This is a great instance of the power of local indymedia....Mosquito hears that reporters have been contacting local peace activists wondering how they "discovered" the Eisenhower departure date when "they" hadn't been able to obtain the information. Hmm....Buzz...Buzz
Here's the SOURCE
Friday, September 22, 2006
The Changing Face of Hampton Roads
I remember when it was difficult to get a crowd together for anything progressive in Hampton Roads. This has changed in the last few years thanks to the efforts of a number of Hampton Roads citizens such as Steve and Kim Baggerly and their Catholic Workers, Tom of the Gaia Circle, Tench at the Naro Cinema, Jean and Star of The iMage Project and the World Dreams Peace Bridge, the Emanuels in Va Beach with their monthly salons, Dani Vedros and David Gordon and their Second Saturday Salon, Tom Palumbo, Ann Williams, and George Ibarro of the the Southern Eye, Whit Peace, Alexandra Kedrock and the rest of the folk at Hampt0n Roads Network for Nonviolence, Susan Posey and her annual Fair Trade Festival, J.P and his friends with Food Not Bombs, Alma Kessling and Bev Sell and their work in Five Points, the local farmer markets, the folks at the 40th Street Theatre, Ann Hageman and the Equality VA community....These folks and others have come together to create a thriving prgressive network.
Last year a coalition of over twenty groups formed The Tidewater Peace Alliance. This organization worked with the Naro Cinema and started their work with The Light into Darkness Peace Film Festival last December.
The Unitarian Church hosted a celebration of the United Nations Day of Peace last night. This event was sponsored by The Tidewater Peace Alliance, the Naro Cinema, the Studio for the HEaling Arts, and a long list of local progressive organizations. 150 folks shared a night of inspirational speeches, dance, singing, and interactions with each other. It was definitely a warm community gathering.
This weekend the Green Film Festival continues...Naro will be showing a number of great films including Who Killed the Electric Car. There will also be seminars at the nearby Studio for the Healing Arts.
On Sunday evening i a new, important documentary--raq for Sale:The War Profiteers--will be shown. This is a new documentary and it's a must see for anyone planning to vote on November 7.
On Friday night, The film God and Gays: Bridging the Gap wukk be sgiwb, Nel White (Soulforce) and the producer and Director will be on hand to discuss the film. This is another must see film with the Marshall Neuman amendment on the ballot.
Check it out:
The Green Film Festival schedule of films, showtimes, and events
Last year a coalition of over twenty groups formed The Tidewater Peace Alliance. This organization worked with the Naro Cinema and started their work with The Light into Darkness Peace Film Festival last December.
The Unitarian Church hosted a celebration of the United Nations Day of Peace last night. This event was sponsored by The Tidewater Peace Alliance, the Naro Cinema, the Studio for the HEaling Arts, and a long list of local progressive organizations. 150 folks shared a night of inspirational speeches, dance, singing, and interactions with each other. It was definitely a warm community gathering.
This weekend the Green Film Festival continues...Naro will be showing a number of great films including Who Killed the Electric Car. There will also be seminars at the nearby Studio for the Healing Arts.
On Sunday evening i a new, important documentary--raq for Sale:The War Profiteers--will be shown. This is a new documentary and it's a must see for anyone planning to vote on November 7.
On Friday night, The film God and Gays: Bridging the Gap wukk be sgiwb, Nel White (Soulforce) and the producer and Director will be on hand to discuss the film. This is another must see film with the Marshall Neuman amendment on the ballot.
Check it out:
The Green Film Festival schedule of films, showtimes, and events
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Hampton Roads--4th Annual Green Film Festival
Friday, Sept 22 through Wednesday, October 4 NARO Expanded Cinema in Ghent
"World War III will be a guerrilla information war, with no division between military and civilian participation."
-- Marshall McLuhan, The Medium is the Massage (1967)
Thursday, September 21 from 6:00 to 8:30pm
United Nations International Day of Peace An inter-faith peace service and candlelight vigil will be held at the Unitarian Church on the Hague, 739 Yarmouth St in Norfolk.
Friday, Sept 22
Opening night reception at Elliot's Fair Grounds Coffee House at corner of Colley Ave and Baldwin Ave (one block south of Naro) following the screening of Black Gold until 9:00pm. Free samples of a selection of Ethiopian coffees and food. Everyone welcome!
Saturday, Sept 30
green screen reception preceding Al Franken: God Spoke at Azars Mediterranean Foods on Colley Ave and 20th St (3 blocks north of Naro) between 5:30 and 7:00pm. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Everyone welcome!
13 Film Premieres and 3 Revivals
With presenters and after-film discussion
Film admission is $8. Discount ticket books are accepted. Call for more info about a green screen festival discount pass. 625-6275 or www.narocinema.com
Friday, Sept 22 at 5:00pm
BLACK GOLD: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee Multinational coffee companies dominate the most valuable trading commodity in the world after oil. But while we continue to pay premium prices for lattes and cappuccinos, the low price paid to Ethiopian coffee farmers in the birthplace of coffee has forced many to abandon their fields. Tadesse Meskela is one man on a mission to travel the world and establish fair trade practices for the 75,000 struggling Ethiopian coffee farmers. (78 mins)
Friday, Sept 22 at 9:05pm
U.S. VERSUS JOHN LENNON Lennon's transformation from the Beatles rock star to anti-war activist to iconic inspiration for peace is documented by biographers David Leaf and John Scheinfeld. They reveal the U.S. Government's attempt to silence Lennon, showing that this was not just an isolated episode in American history but that the issues and struggles of that era remain relevant today. Featuring appearances by Noam Chomsky, Walter Cronkite, Mario Cuomo, Angela Davis, John Dean, Ron Kovic, G. Gordon Liddy, George McGovern, Bobby Seale, Tommy Smothers, Gore Vidal, Yoko Ono and others. (99mins)
Sat & Sun, Sept 23 & 24 at 3:00pm; Mon, Sept 25 at 7:30pm
WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR? Writer/director Chris Paine chronicles the life and mysterious death of the EV-1, examining the cultural and economic ripple effects caused by its conception and how they reverberated through the halls of government and big business. Interviews with automakers, legislators, engineers, consumers, celebrities, and car enthusiasts piece the complex puzzle together. (PG, 91 mins)
Saturday, Sept 23 at 5:00
THE GROUND TRUTH Patricia Foulkrod's powerful new film depicts with ferocious honesty the terrible conflict in Iraq, a prelude to the even more challenging battles fought by soldiers when they return home to personal demons, an uncomprehending public, and an indifferent government. (72 mins)
Sat, Sept 23 at 9:15 and Sat, Sept 30 at 9:30
PEEL: The Peru Project In the newest film from the family that made surf film history (The Endless Summer), filmmaker Wes Brown travels to the beautiful waters of Peru to find the perfect wave. His trek includes an enchanted visit to the ancient Incan village of Machu Picchu. The electrifying surf footage features world-class surfers Mark Healey, Jamie Sterling, and Sofia Mulanovich. Sponsored by our local chapter of Surfriders Foundation. (80 mins)
Sunday, Sept 24 at 7:30
IRAQ FOR SALE: The War Profiteers This is the story of what happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war. Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed ) takes you inside the lives of Americans and Iraqis who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Blackwater, the private military contractor in Moyock, NC is featured as just one of many corporations making a killing in Iraq. (75 mins)
Tues, Sept 26 at 7:30 and Tues, Oct 3 at 7:30
LOOSE CHANGE Three young filmmakers spent many years and little money to make the most successful web-download feature film ever made. This newest updated version covers over 300 points connecting the attacks of 9/11 with forces within the US government. Evidence is derived from news footage, scientific analysis, and personal accounts. A discussion about the biggest conspiracy phenomenon since the assassination of President Kennedy will follow the screening. (80 mins)
Wed, Sept 27 at 7:15 as part of seminar at Studio for Healing Arts
HOW CUBA SURVIVED PEAK OIL After the fall of the Soviet Union in the 1990s, Cuba lost access to oil and had to suddenly transition from a fossil fuel agricultural export economy dependent on petrol-chemical fertilizers to a culture of intensive organic farming to keep its citizens from starving. As the world approaches peak oil, Cuba provides a valuable example of the cooperation, conservation, and community that will be needed to continue civil society in a low-energy world. (53 mins)
Wed, & Thurs, Sept 27 & 28 at 7:30
INCONVENIENT TRUTH After the 2000 election, Al Gore reset his course to focus on an all-out effort to help save the planet from irrevocable change. In this eye-opening portrait of his "traveling global warming show," he is funny, engaging, open, and downright on fire about getting the truth out before it's too late. Political proponents take note. (PG, 100 mins)
Friday, Sept 29 at 7:00
GOD AND GAYS What is it like to be gay and Christian in America? Filmmakers Luane Beck and Kim Clark explore the struggle that Christians have reconciling sexuality and spirituality. With Rev. Mel White, co-founder of SoulForce, Rev. Deborah L. Johnson of Santa Cruz, Jason Stuart, an out Jewish comic and actor in Los Angeles, (90mins)
Mel White, author of the new "Religion Gone Bad" will be in attendance along with filmmakers Luane Beck and Kim Clark.
Friday, Sept 29 at 9:30
WAKE UP SCREAMING "One man, 48 cities, 100 bands - what could possibly go wrong?" Independent filmmakers David Bergthold and Laban Pheidios team up with local PETA staff member and activist Jason Bayless as he travels across the country during the Vans Warped Tour. You'll meet rock stars, skaters, groupies, and animal rights activists unplugged in this PETA production. (80 mins)
Sat, Sept 30 at 1:00 and Sun, Oct 1 at 2:00
LASSIE Do we really need a new Lassie movie? When it's as good as this, yes! On the eve of World War II, a poor British family is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog, to the Duke of Rudling (Peter O'Toole) and Lassie is transported 500 miles away to the Duke's remote castle on the northern coast of Scotland. Lassie must face dangers great and small to get back to the home and family she loves. (PG, 100 mins)
Sat, Sept 30 at 5:00 and Sun, Oct 1 at 6:00
THE WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR Dan Millman (Scott Mechlowicz) is a talented college gymnast with Olympic dreams. Then Dan's world is turned upside down when he meets a mysterious stranger he calls Socrates (Nick Nolte), who holds the power to tap into new worlds of strength and understanding. Directed by Victor Salva (Powder), based on Dan Millman's autobiographical novel Way of the Peaceful Warrior. (PG13, 120 mins)
Saturday, Sept 30
green screen reception preceding Al Franken: God Spoke at Azars Mediterranean Foods on Colley Ave and 20th St (3 blocks north of Naro) between 5:30 and 7:00pm. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres.
Sat, Sept 30 at 7:15
AL FRANKEN: God Spoke The makers of The War Room turn their cameras on the best-selling author, Air America host, and political satirist - highlighting his highly publicized feud with Bill O'Reilly over Franken's blockbuster "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them" and his relentless campaign against Rush Limbaugh, George Bush and the right wing in the 2004 election, and beyond to his own run for the Wisconsin senate seat in 2008. Featuring beltway insiders Ann Coulter, Michael Moore, Al Gore, Robert Kennedy Jr., Sean Hannity, William Safire, Karen Hughes and Henry Kissinger. (90mins)
Sunday, Oct 1 at 8:15
AMERICAN BLACKOUT Ian Inaba's new film, awarded Best Documentary at Sundance Film Festival, documents the disenfranchisement of black voters in the Florida 2000 and Ohio 2004 presidential elections and the political career of U.S. Rep Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.),
who not only took an active role in investigating these election debacles but also found herself in the middle of one after publicly questioning the Bush Administration about the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Music by DJ Shadow, Soulsavers and Thievery Corporation, (72 mins)
Monday, Oct 2 at 7:30
DARK WATER RISING: The Truth About Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescuers Award winning filmmaker Mike Shiley (Inside Iraq) tells the story of the volunteers from across America who traveled to New Orleans to try and save some of the tens of thousands of family dogs and cats that were forcibly left behind by draconian FEMA policies. Braving toxic floodwaters and breaking down doors to save starving animals who had been imprisoned in their houses, these courageous animal activists exhibit a love and resolve that will leave you emotionally drained. (79 mins)
Part of the ticket price will be donated to the Norfolk SPCA.
Video Seminars at Studio for Healing Arts
Located at 1611 Colley Ave (2nd floor) one block north of Naro
Wed, Sept 27 at 7:15
green dream: A Gaian Future A screening of How Cuba Survived Peak Oil (56 mins) will be followed by a Power Point presentation of "A Gaian Future" by Tom Ellis, Ph.D. and a discussion of The Earth Charter.
Wed, Oct 4 at 7:15
green politics: Culture Jamming the Parties
A community discussion led by local organizers and activists and film clips from Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? and So Goes the Nation. More information will be available at the festival or website. Sponsored by Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN).
Saturday, September 30, 11a.m.-7p.m. ODU Webb Center.
India will celebrate its rich Cultural heritage through Indian dances in colour full costumes, delicious Indian cuisine and arts and crafts. Variety of gift items, jwellery,attractive Indian clothes ,cury powder and other spices , along with other health foods will be available in the Fest. Admission is free. you will pay for food and other items. Please come with families and friends to celebrate with us.
For more information, please call Ms. Jagdish A. Singh. 757-484-8770.
"World War III will be a guerrilla information war, with no division between military and civilian participation."
-- Marshall McLuhan, The Medium is the Massage (1967)
Thursday, September 21 from 6:00 to 8:30pm
United Nations International Day of Peace An inter-faith peace service and candlelight vigil will be held at the Unitarian Church on the Hague, 739 Yarmouth St in Norfolk.
Friday, Sept 22
Opening night reception at Elliot's Fair Grounds Coffee House at corner of Colley Ave and Baldwin Ave (one block south of Naro) following the screening of Black Gold until 9:00pm. Free samples of a selection of Ethiopian coffees and food. Everyone welcome!
Saturday, Sept 30
green screen reception preceding Al Franken: God Spoke at Azars Mediterranean Foods on Colley Ave and 20th St (3 blocks north of Naro) between 5:30 and 7:00pm. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Everyone welcome!
13 Film Premieres and 3 Revivals
With presenters and after-film discussion
Film admission is $8. Discount ticket books are accepted. Call for more info about a green screen festival discount pass. 625-6275 or www.narocinema.com
Friday, Sept 22 at 5:00pm
BLACK GOLD: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee Multinational coffee companies dominate the most valuable trading commodity in the world after oil. But while we continue to pay premium prices for lattes and cappuccinos, the low price paid to Ethiopian coffee farmers in the birthplace of coffee has forced many to abandon their fields. Tadesse Meskela is one man on a mission to travel the world and establish fair trade practices for the 75,000 struggling Ethiopian coffee farmers. (78 mins)
Friday, Sept 22 at 9:05pm
U.S. VERSUS JOHN LENNON Lennon's transformation from the Beatles rock star to anti-war activist to iconic inspiration for peace is documented by biographers David Leaf and John Scheinfeld. They reveal the U.S. Government's attempt to silence Lennon, showing that this was not just an isolated episode in American history but that the issues and struggles of that era remain relevant today. Featuring appearances by Noam Chomsky, Walter Cronkite, Mario Cuomo, Angela Davis, John Dean, Ron Kovic, G. Gordon Liddy, George McGovern, Bobby Seale, Tommy Smothers, Gore Vidal, Yoko Ono and others. (99mins)
Sat & Sun, Sept 23 & 24 at 3:00pm; Mon, Sept 25 at 7:30pm
WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR? Writer/director Chris Paine chronicles the life and mysterious death of the EV-1, examining the cultural and economic ripple effects caused by its conception and how they reverberated through the halls of government and big business. Interviews with automakers, legislators, engineers, consumers, celebrities, and car enthusiasts piece the complex puzzle together. (PG, 91 mins)
Saturday, Sept 23 at 5:00
THE GROUND TRUTH Patricia Foulkrod's powerful new film depicts with ferocious honesty the terrible conflict in Iraq, a prelude to the even more challenging battles fought by soldiers when they return home to personal demons, an uncomprehending public, and an indifferent government. (72 mins)
Sat, Sept 23 at 9:15 and Sat, Sept 30 at 9:30
PEEL: The Peru Project In the newest film from the family that made surf film history (The Endless Summer), filmmaker Wes Brown travels to the beautiful waters of Peru to find the perfect wave. His trek includes an enchanted visit to the ancient Incan village of Machu Picchu. The electrifying surf footage features world-class surfers Mark Healey, Jamie Sterling, and Sofia Mulanovich. Sponsored by our local chapter of Surfriders Foundation. (80 mins)
Sunday, Sept 24 at 7:30
IRAQ FOR SALE: The War Profiteers This is the story of what happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war. Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed ) takes you inside the lives of Americans and Iraqis who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Blackwater, the private military contractor in Moyock, NC is featured as just one of many corporations making a killing in Iraq. (75 mins)
Tues, Sept 26 at 7:30 and Tues, Oct 3 at 7:30
LOOSE CHANGE Three young filmmakers spent many years and little money to make the most successful web-download feature film ever made. This newest updated version covers over 300 points connecting the attacks of 9/11 with forces within the US government. Evidence is derived from news footage, scientific analysis, and personal accounts. A discussion about the biggest conspiracy phenomenon since the assassination of President Kennedy will follow the screening. (80 mins)
Wed, Sept 27 at 7:15 as part of seminar at Studio for Healing Arts
HOW CUBA SURVIVED PEAK OIL After the fall of the Soviet Union in the 1990s, Cuba lost access to oil and had to suddenly transition from a fossil fuel agricultural export economy dependent on petrol-chemical fertilizers to a culture of intensive organic farming to keep its citizens from starving. As the world approaches peak oil, Cuba provides a valuable example of the cooperation, conservation, and community that will be needed to continue civil society in a low-energy world. (53 mins)
Wed, & Thurs, Sept 27 & 28 at 7:30
INCONVENIENT TRUTH After the 2000 election, Al Gore reset his course to focus on an all-out effort to help save the planet from irrevocable change. In this eye-opening portrait of his "traveling global warming show," he is funny, engaging, open, and downright on fire about getting the truth out before it's too late. Political proponents take note. (PG, 100 mins)
Friday, Sept 29 at 7:00
GOD AND GAYS What is it like to be gay and Christian in America? Filmmakers Luane Beck and Kim Clark explore the struggle that Christians have reconciling sexuality and spirituality. With Rev. Mel White, co-founder of SoulForce, Rev. Deborah L. Johnson of Santa Cruz, Jason Stuart, an out Jewish comic and actor in Los Angeles, (90mins)
Mel White, author of the new "Religion Gone Bad" will be in attendance along with filmmakers Luane Beck and Kim Clark.
Friday, Sept 29 at 9:30
WAKE UP SCREAMING "One man, 48 cities, 100 bands - what could possibly go wrong?" Independent filmmakers David Bergthold and Laban Pheidios team up with local PETA staff member and activist Jason Bayless as he travels across the country during the Vans Warped Tour. You'll meet rock stars, skaters, groupies, and animal rights activists unplugged in this PETA production. (80 mins)
Sat, Sept 30 at 1:00 and Sun, Oct 1 at 2:00
LASSIE Do we really need a new Lassie movie? When it's as good as this, yes! On the eve of World War II, a poor British family is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog, to the Duke of Rudling (Peter O'Toole) and Lassie is transported 500 miles away to the Duke's remote castle on the northern coast of Scotland. Lassie must face dangers great and small to get back to the home and family she loves. (PG, 100 mins)
Sat, Sept 30 at 5:00 and Sun, Oct 1 at 6:00
THE WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR Dan Millman (Scott Mechlowicz) is a talented college gymnast with Olympic dreams. Then Dan's world is turned upside down when he meets a mysterious stranger he calls Socrates (Nick Nolte), who holds the power to tap into new worlds of strength and understanding. Directed by Victor Salva (Powder), based on Dan Millman's autobiographical novel Way of the Peaceful Warrior. (PG13, 120 mins)
Saturday, Sept 30
green screen reception preceding Al Franken: God Spoke at Azars Mediterranean Foods on Colley Ave and 20th St (3 blocks north of Naro) between 5:30 and 7:00pm. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres.
Sat, Sept 30 at 7:15
AL FRANKEN: God Spoke The makers of The War Room turn their cameras on the best-selling author, Air America host, and political satirist - highlighting his highly publicized feud with Bill O'Reilly over Franken's blockbuster "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them" and his relentless campaign against Rush Limbaugh, George Bush and the right wing in the 2004 election, and beyond to his own run for the Wisconsin senate seat in 2008. Featuring beltway insiders Ann Coulter, Michael Moore, Al Gore, Robert Kennedy Jr., Sean Hannity, William Safire, Karen Hughes and Henry Kissinger. (90mins)
Sunday, Oct 1 at 8:15
AMERICAN BLACKOUT Ian Inaba's new film, awarded Best Documentary at Sundance Film Festival, documents the disenfranchisement of black voters in the Florida 2000 and Ohio 2004 presidential elections and the political career of U.S. Rep Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.),
who not only took an active role in investigating these election debacles but also found herself in the middle of one after publicly questioning the Bush Administration about the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Music by DJ Shadow, Soulsavers and Thievery Corporation, (72 mins)
Monday, Oct 2 at 7:30
DARK WATER RISING: The Truth About Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescuers Award winning filmmaker Mike Shiley (Inside Iraq) tells the story of the volunteers from across America who traveled to New Orleans to try and save some of the tens of thousands of family dogs and cats that were forcibly left behind by draconian FEMA policies. Braving toxic floodwaters and breaking down doors to save starving animals who had been imprisoned in their houses, these courageous animal activists exhibit a love and resolve that will leave you emotionally drained. (79 mins)
Part of the ticket price will be donated to the Norfolk SPCA.
Video Seminars at Studio for Healing Arts
Located at 1611 Colley Ave (2nd floor) one block north of Naro
Wed, Sept 27 at 7:15
green dream: A Gaian Future A screening of How Cuba Survived Peak Oil (56 mins) will be followed by a Power Point presentation of "A Gaian Future" by Tom Ellis, Ph.D. and a discussion of The Earth Charter.
Wed, Oct 4 at 7:15
green politics: Culture Jamming the Parties
A community discussion led by local organizers and activists and film clips from Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? and So Goes the Nation. More information will be available at the festival or website. Sponsored by Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN).
Saturday, September 30, 11a.m.-7p.m. ODU Webb Center.
India will celebrate its rich Cultural heritage through Indian dances in colour full costumes, delicious Indian cuisine and arts and crafts. Variety of gift items, jwellery,attractive Indian clothes ,cury powder and other spices , along with other health foods will be available in the Fest. Admission is free. you will pay for food and other items. Please come with families and friends to celebrate with us.
For more information, please call Ms. Jagdish A. Singh. 757-484-8770.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Hampton Roads IndyMedia Coalition
I know we like to fuss about the MSM. They've done such a poor job of reporting issues of importance.
A free, independent press is crucial in a democracy. A group of Hampton Roads citizens took matters into their own hands and created the Hampton Roads Indy Media Coalition.This group is affiliated with the global Indymedia network.
Now, Hampton Roads is no longer dependent on the MSM press--Va Pilot and Daily Press--or the MSM televeision news.This group is affiliated with the worldwide Indymedia network. Gloabalization activists created Indymedia to allow accurate coverage of what activists are doing. They realized the corporate controlled media was not covering the globalization movement. If the media "did" cover the globalization efforts it was always provided with a corporate slant.
For those of you with Dish Network you are already getting some great indymedia coverage on the linktv and free speech tv--FSTV--channels.
Now you can read news from local citizens on local, regional, and national issues and events at HRIMC.ORG
There's also a calendar where folks can post meetings and local happenings.
Check it out and participate. The IndyMedia has provided the platform so that local progressives can get their news out....
If Hampton Roads citizens get active and participate then this could become a force in Hampton Roads media and it is NOT corporate controlled.
You can participate by simply using the platforms provided....the website for publishing news....broadcast is coming soon....radio, video/tv, are coming soon. There's also a newspaper so your articles on the website might even end up in the local indy paper.
If you are interested in joining HRIMC and assisting with providing the media platforms you can work in the broadcast areas (website, radio and/or video podcasting....or the local paper).
The monthly meetings happen on the third Thursday evenings of each month at 7:30 pm. They meet in the comfy group meeting room of the Hershee Bar at 6117 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, Virginia.
A free, independent press is crucial in a democracy. A group of Hampton Roads citizens took matters into their own hands and created the Hampton Roads Indy Media Coalition.This group is affiliated with the global Indymedia network.
Now, Hampton Roads is no longer dependent on the MSM press--Va Pilot and Daily Press--or the MSM televeision news.This group is affiliated with the worldwide Indymedia network. Gloabalization activists created Indymedia to allow accurate coverage of what activists are doing. They realized the corporate controlled media was not covering the globalization movement. If the media "did" cover the globalization efforts it was always provided with a corporate slant.
For those of you with Dish Network you are already getting some great indymedia coverage on the linktv and free speech tv--FSTV--channels.
Now you can read news from local citizens on local, regional, and national issues and events at HRIMC.ORG
There's also a calendar where folks can post meetings and local happenings.
Check it out and participate. The IndyMedia has provided the platform so that local progressives can get their news out....
If Hampton Roads citizens get active and participate then this could become a force in Hampton Roads media and it is NOT corporate controlled.
You can participate by simply using the platforms provided....the website for publishing news....broadcast is coming soon....radio, video/tv, are coming soon. There's also a newspaper so your articles on the website might even end up in the local indy paper.
If you are interested in joining HRIMC and assisting with providing the media platforms you can work in the broadcast areas (website, radio and/or video podcasting....or the local paper).
The monthly meetings happen on the third Thursday evenings of each month at 7:30 pm. They meet in the comfy group meeting room of the Hershee Bar at 6117 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, Virginia.
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