We are closed for the rest of the summer but will re-open on Saturday, September 11th with the dynamic exhibit of paintings by Robert Shetterly, AMERICANS WHO TELL THE TRUTH. Join us at 6pm to meet the artist and hear him speak about his work and stay for the opening reception beginning at 7pm. Artist and activist Sue Coe will also be on hand and will give a gallery talk of her own on Sunday, September 12th! This promises to be an amazing season opener!

All of our films and special events will resume in September as well, so we hope to see you then! Sign up for our E-Newsletter to get weekly notices of special programming. Until then – ENJOY!

PosterWorks at the ArtRage gallery is devoted to providing income for the operation of the galley space. Every purchase from our large stock of posters, cards, T-shirts, DVD’s and books helps us pay for exhibits, rent and utilities! Located inside the gallery, at 505 Hawley Avenue, PosterWorks carries over 100 posters in stock and offers a selection of exhibit related materials for sale. Come and see the largest viewable collection of Syracuse Cultural Workers posters available anywhere in the U.S! Framed versions, at very reasonable prices, are also available for many posters.

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Late last year, 21 year-old Chuniece Patterson was picked up on a bench warrant and taken to the Justice Center in Syracuse. Less than 48 hours later she died after being consistently denied medical treatment. The state’s corrections department plans to discipline the jail nurse and deputy involved.

The problem is that Patterson’s death is not an isolated incident. As an increasing number of workers and poor people are being arrested and locked up for petty crimes, instances of assault, abuse, torture, and murder at the hands of the police and prison guards are increasing. Join us to build a movement to demand justice for Chuniece Patterson and all victims of the racist prison-industrial complex.

Plus:
George Jackson. Aug. 21, 2009, marks the 38th anniversary of the rebellion at San Quentin prison that ended in the assassination of Comrade George Jackson. Three guards and two inmates also died in the course of the rebellion—which came to be known as Black August—inside the Adjustment Center at the prison near San Francisco. Join us as we honor the legacy of his Black Panther and prison revolutionary.

For more information, contact the Party for Socialism and Liberation
315-491-6987 — Syracuse@pslweb.org — PSLweb.org

A new film from the filmmaker who brought you Nigger, Thea St. Omer

Rough Cut screening of the film: NorMal

35 minutes in length

Free to the Public

NorMal, is a weaving together of interviews from those who speak of autism, cerebral palsy, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, impotence, infertility, ADD, Mental Illness, etc. The film suggests that there is more to be known about people with ‘disabilities’ than what we, the general public, might gleam at first glance.  Participants “speak” for themselves, (whether or not audibly) to dispel commonly held assumptions of disability –of what it means to have a disability, and of who is disabled.

photo copyright Bill Hackwell

Israel’s murderous assault on the Freedom Flotilla has made it clear that the status quo in the Middle East in unsustainable. There is increasing resistance within Palestine and around the world to the Apartheid state of Israel. In the US, hundreds of thousands of people have been organizing to defeat SB 1070—the Arizona law legalizing racial profiling– and all other racist and anti-immigrant legislation.

This event will provide presentations and discussions on:

• The failed imperialist policy to create a “new Middle East” through war, threats of war, and occupation.
• The Freedom Flotilla massacre: a turning point in the Middle East?
• Living in occupied Palestine: an eye-witness report
• An injury to one is an injury to all: defending immigrants rights.

Join the struggle to end all forms of Apartheid!

Sponsored by the ANSWER Coalition. Email: syracuse@answercoalition.org

“I’m going to the ArtRageous Extravaganza! How about you?”

Join us for our 2nd annual celebration & benefit extravaganza!

Enjoy music under the stars with guest Emcee WAER’s Eric Cohen, Marimba with Kambuyu, Electric Blue Grass with Atlantic Flyway and Jazz with Jesse Collins. Eat, drink and bid on a fabulous selection of Silent Auction items inside the gallery.

Tickets available online (through paypal), at the gallery and at Roji Tea Lounge.

$12.00 suggested donation (or two for $20.00)

ArtRageous Extravaganza Tickets!

1 Ticket $12.00 2 Tickets $20.00

HARBOR GETAWAY RAFFLE!

You and a guest are invited to experience a 4-hour sail aboard the 30’ Cape Dory SV Saoirse. She will take you on a tour of Henderson Bay – considered the “Heart of the Golden Crescent” and throughout portions of eastern Lake Ontario. A picnic lunch will be served on board.

Discovered by French navigator Samuel de Champlain in 1615, Henderson Harbor is perhaps one of New York State’s best-kept secrets, just waiting to be rediscovered by outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Anglers enjoy the bountiful fishing, cyclists breeze down a main road where the speed limit for motorized vehicles is 25 miles an hour, making the thoroughfare as safe for them as for those who walk their dogs along the road’s edge. Sailboats, powerboats, and kayaks coexist peacefully on the water. Bird watchers travel from around the world to witness one of the best places in the Great Lakes to see migratory birds.” http://www.hendersonharborny.com
Sailing trip scheduled; Weather permitting. Provided by: SL Fine Woodworking, 501 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13203. Contact Steven or Kim Linkinhoker @ 315.478.1361, or kimhandellink@verizon.net for arrangements.

Continue along the Seaway Trail heading north to Sackets Harbor. “Overlooking beautiful Lake Ontario, Sackets Harbor offers year round activities for the whole family. Sheltered on Black River Bay, the village is one of New York State’s Heritage Areas with exceptional historic attractions and beautifully tree-lined streets. The entire town provides an opportunity to discover a unique history, charming architecture, and a variety of activities.” http://www.sacketsharborny.com

A $50.00 gift certificate is yours to relax and enjoy a fine meal. Reservations recommended. (315) 646-3812 – 110 West Main St. Sackets Harbor, NY 13685. http://tinpangalley.com

Hosts Kate Griffin and Archie Thames invite you to spend the night in their fine Georgian-style country home (circa 1815), located in the heart of Sackets Harbor. Share in its charm, hospitality, and savory breakfasts. Each large guest room is furnished in period décor, with fireplace, private bath and air conditioning.
Based on availability. Please call ahead. (315) 646-4663 – 107 South Broad St. Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
http://www.jacobbrewsterbandb.com

Only those who dream achieve the impossible.

To Play and To Fight presents the captivating story of the Venezuelan Youth Orchestra System – an incredible network of hundreds of orchestras formed within most of Venezuela’s towns and villages. Once a modest program designed to expose rural children to the wonders of music, the system has become one of the most important and beautiful social phenomena in modern history.

The documentary portrays the inspirational stories of world class musicians trained by the Venezuelan system (El Sistema), including the Berlin Philharmonic’s youngest player Edicson Ruiz and world renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel. With interviews with many of the world’s most celebrated musicians including the great tenor Placido Domingo, Claudio Abbado, Sir Simon Rattle, Guiseppe Sinopoli, and Eduardo Mata.

“The System (El Sistema) performs a preventative function in that it helps young people to stay away from drug abuse, prostitution, alcoholism, indifference, crime, bad company, and corruption. The reason is that participating in the orchestral movement is an inexhaustible source of personal development directed toward the fulfillment of both personal and collective goals. The child, when discovering the joys of practicing a musical instrument and getting an inkling of the possibilities that the orchestra can offer him or her, begins to aspire towards a better economic and social situation for his or her family and relatives. This represents the will to improve the conditions for all, as well as to improve the condition of oneself.” - Jose Antonio Abreu, founder of El Sistema

Featuring Los Angeles Philharmonic Guest Conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

Directed by Alberto Arvelo. 71 minutes 2006 Documentary

$5 Suggested DonationSponsored by Imagine Syracuse
www.imaginesyracuse.com

A Cuban Film Festival (A Benefit for Pastors for Peace)

For over 20 years Pastors for Peace has challenged US policy toward Cuba by traveling to Cuba with material aid and promoting people to people contact. These films are not easily available and provide a range of perspectives on Cuba.

Film Schedule:

2 pm •   The Man of Two Havanas (Cuba and Miami) (2008) With a childhood filled with bombings and assassination attempts on her father, the filmmaker explores her relationship with him and the Cuba he left behind. Top Pick, Tribeca Film Festival.

4 pm •   Alicia Alonso – profile of a Cuban dance legend. One of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century has headed the Cuban National Ballet since the Revolution. See her dance in Cuba as well as a profile.  Also a 60 Minutes interview.

6 pm •   Mission Against Terror – The Cuban Five; they gathered information on violent anti-Cuban groups in Miami and presented it to the FBI, who instead of prosecuting the violent, arrested them!

7 pm •   Comandante. Oliver Stone interviewed Fidel Castro for 30 hours, in preparation for this HBO film which has never been shown.

8:45 pm • Pastors for Peace – shorts of past Cuba Caravans.

9:30 pm• Memories of Underdevelopment. A Cuban film classic by the director of “Strawberry and Chocolate.”

Join us again on July 8th,2010 when the Pastors for Peace Caravan to Cuba comes to Syracuse!
May Memorial UU Society, 3800 East Genesee St.
6:30 PM: dessert, refreshments and conversation.
7:15 PM: Presentation by Pastors for Peace with:
Jim Bowman, a 67-year-old retired Juvenile Probation Officer, developed an interest in the Cuban Revolution as a high school student.  A caravanista in 2006, Jim speaks about the philosophy of Pastors for Peace: community organization, non-violent resistance to unjust laws, civil disobedience, the importance of people-to-people relationships, and sharing our time and material goods with those who lead lives of considerable deprivation due to the unjust policies of the US Government vis-a-vis the Cuban people.

Sponsored by the May Memorial Social Justice Committee
For more information, contact Doug: digelsrud@twcny.rr.com
For more information on the Caravan: www.ifconews.org