We get so caught up in our local politics sometimes, that I think it’s a good idea to remind everyone that Iraq and the whole Middle East is a hotbed of unrest. That wars are raging on two fronts and soldiers and civilians are being maimed and killed in these conflicts every hour. Here are some local activities to keep us abreast:

Winter Soldier, film screening

Wednesday, February 27,

7:00pm - 10:00pm
Cinema Theater, 957 S. Clinton Ave.

A film showing and panel discussion with local Vietnam and Iraq War Veterans”These are times that try men’s souls”, wrote Thomas Paine, who turned not to sunshine patriots, but rather to winter soldiers who would stand up, even in its darkest hours, for the soul of their country.In this spirit, hundreds of Vietnam War veterans stood up, risking everything at a 1971 Winter Soldier Investigation. This film documents personal, candid testimony of countless, amoral acts observed and committed by our soldiers, which we learn are the inexorable result of national policy.

Once again March 13-16 in Washington DC, the Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) will be holding their own Winter Soldier Event.Join us in deepening our understanding of these momentous events with a panel discussion and film showing.

Suggested Donation $5-$10 This is a Fundraiser for Iraq Veterans Against the War & Rochester Against War

Sponsored by Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), Military Families Speak Out (MFSO), Rochester Against War (RAW), and Peace Action and Education Task Force of Metro Justice (PA&E)

For more information contact: WinterSoldier@rochesterAgainstWar.org

— Doug Noble, PA&E and RAW, at 585-442-3393

— Mike Totten, IVAW, at 585-520-2851

http://www.RochesterAgainstWar.org

Friday 3/7/08

Poetry Open Mic. featured reader David White

Reception immediately following

8pm to 10pm

Free

Storefront Anti-war Crisis Center
658 Monroe Ave. (near Oxford St., off street parking in rear)
Center Hours Tues.-Fri.:12n to 8pm, Sat.-Sun.: 12n to 5pm
Info at 436-1786

Friday 3/14/08
Art Exhibit Opening and Reception Rachel Dow
Expressionist Drawings

5pm to 9pm

Free
Exhibit on through April 6th
Storefront Anti-war Crisis Center
658 Monroe Ave. (near Oxford St., off street parking in rear)
Gallery Hours Tues.-Fri.:12n to 8pm, Sat.-Sun.: 12n to 5pm
Info at 436-1786.

Wednesday 3/19/08

5th Anniversary of the Iraq War Public Art Installation and Open House Reception

“How Do You Feel About 5 Years of War?”

Rochester public opinion text and graphic installation.

The Storefront Anti-War Crisis Center invites the public to share their thoughts about the ongoing war with the Rochester community by contributing to a public opinion “street blog” exhibit throughout the day on March 19th, the fifth Anniversary of the Iraq War. Hospitality provided all day. All are welcome.
Free
Installation and Open House Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Reception 7am to 7pm
Exhibit runs through April 19th
Storefront Anti-war Crisis Center
658 Monroe Ave. (near Oxford St., off street parking in rear)
Gallery Hours Tues.-Fri.:12n to 8pm, Sat.-Sun.: 12n to 5pm