Tuesday,April 24
Jeffery Smith: Author of “Seeds of Deception,” 7-9pm
Yerich Auditorium, Niagara College, NOTL
Limited Seating: Suggested donation $10
Explosive Expose documents significant health dangers of genetically modified (GM) foods, intense industry influence & political corruption. Hailed as the best book on the topic, many believe the revelations in this book can topple an industry.
Tuesday April 17 2012
Documentary Night, 8pm
H2Oil
OPIRG InfoShop,21 King St
A documentary about Canada’s tar sands, and their impact on fresh water. It shows how the tar sands have led to the depletion and contamination of fresh water in Alberta, and caused serious health and financial problems for the nearby communities. This Canadian made documentary features animation sequences by Oscar nominated animator James Braithwaite, and a soundtrack composed by members of Thee Silver Mt Zion Orchestra.
(Duration: 73 minutes)
All documentary screenings are FREE and everyone is welcome. Vegan donuts and pizza will be sold.
AIDS Niagara is organizing a Pink Potluck Picnic at Centennial Park April 11th for the Day of Pink. The Day of Pink is an International Day against homophobia, transphobia and bullying and people are encouraged to wear pink to show their support. Everyone is welcome!!
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Mach 31st, 7pm
OPIRG InfoSHop, 21 King St
OPRIG’s second annual night with the lights out.
Our new info shop is looking better than ever! Come and help us celebrate all the hard work of our generous volunteers AND earth hour!
Joining us will be musical acts:
Omar Shabbar
Dave Allen
Cassie Sukkel
Randi Townsend &
Le Stack
Were turning all the lights out and unplugging the instruments on the night of the 31st, come enjoy some great music and food!
March 16 & 17 2012
Vagina Monologues
Feminist Action Collective & OPIRG present The Vagina Monologues 2012
The Vagina Monologues is a series of solo and group monologue performances by women that address a variety of women’s social issues such as rape, pregnancy, female genital mutilation, menstruation and much more.
Proceeds: Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre & Mama Si Mama
D.I.Y craft vendors will be present, as well as Kind Cycle who will be raffling off a bike each night !
IMPORTANT! Two performances:
March 16th, doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm
March 17th, doors open at 1pm, show starts at 2pm
Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door and can be purchased here:
- Brock University OPIRG office. Tue-Fri from 10-4pm
-OPIRG InfoShop, 21 King St. Mon-Wed from 2-8pm
-Niagara Sexual Assault Centre: 9-4:30pm ( 43 church st st Catharine’s. Suit 505)
Thursday March 15 2012
Congo Night,6:45pm to 9:00pm
Hosted by: MAMA SiMAMA
Brock University: Dr. Charles Sankey Chambers (located in Mac Chown A block)
Mama SiMama (MASI) Brock chapter will be hosting it’s FIRST annual Congo night. Congo night is an evening dedicated on bringing the Congolese culture to the Brock community using Education, and culture. What can you expect on Congo night?!
A presentation on the Congo, a summary of the work that MASI has been doing over the years, Guest speaker Dawn Penner EdD (Cand) speaking on her work experience in Eastern Congo, and best of all delicious homemade Congolese food and appetizers.
This event is open to the public, and there is no admission fee. We will be taking donations and selling Mama SiMama T-shirts as part of our fundraising initiatives to fund our projects in Goma.
Wednesday March 14
Niagara Animal Defense League - Launch Party!, 9-11pm
Rise Above Café, 120 Saint Paul St.
Come join us for the launch of Niagara Animal Defense League! Welcome the newest kid to the block!
Music, videos, tables, 50/50 and cool hangouts! More details to come!
Eric Smith
http://ericsmith.bandcamp.com/
Jaimie Godard
http://www.myspace.com/jaimiegodard
$5-10 sliding scale. All ages.
Wednesday March 14 2012
God Loves Pavement: Two Brown Authors Hit The Road 7:30-9pm
Brock University, Rm: Thistle 24
Vivek Shraya is a Toronto based multimedia artist whose projects include multiple records, short films and a collection of short stories entitled God Loves Hair which was a Lambda Literary Award finalist.
Farzana Doctor is a Toronto-based novelist. Her first novel, Stealing Nasreen, recived critical acclaim upon its release in 2007. Her second book, Six Metres of Pavement, was named a Top Ten Book of 2011 by NOW Magazine and won a Ranbow Award.
