Films for Peace – New Series Weds Sept 18 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center Upcoming program: The Emperor’s Naked: Army Marches On. Who is complicit in war? A World War II Japanese soldier takes an unyeilding stand against the atrocities of Japanese officers and commanders in the war, and forces them to confront their own stories. How the culture of politeness is used to cover up horrible crimes and perpetrate war.
Thurs Sept 19 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center Audubon is always working for the birds and wildlife. After their stunning success getting a solar bill passed last legislative session, they’re now working to help Arkansas humans take advantage of it. Arkansas Energy Future!Thursday Sept 19 – 7:00 pm at Omni They need volunteers and activists to join them to do more. Find out more at this informative meeting.
Weds Sept 18 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center Opening showing for this season: Radio Bikini the most Terrifying and Unbelievable Story of the Nuclear Age This is the story of how nuclear testing impacted the Marshall Islands, and some of our Marshallese neighbors in Springdale are included in the interviews. We owe it to our community to know this story. It’s a really good one to start this series. Films for Peace is a monthfilm series curated by Gerry Sloan and presented as part of Omni’s programming. This is its second season, and it’s planned to go on for […]
Audubon Meet Up Thurs Sept 19 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center Audubon is always working for the birds and wildlife. After their stunning success getting a solar bill passed last legislative session, they’re now working to help Arkansas humans take advantage of it. They need volunteers and activists to join them to do more. Find out more at this informative meeting.
Climate Strike FayettevilleFriday Sept 27 – noon-3:30 pm Greta arrives in New York today. The 16-year old climate activist has galvanized people around the globe to strike for the climate. In coordination with the global Earth Strike organized by 350.org and many other climate action groups, including Greta Thunburg’s youth groups. A great program of performers has already agreed to participate, and this will be an alternative for Fayettevillians who want a different option than Bikes Blues & BBQ (which is the same weekend). (Farmers Market folks tell us BBBBQ people don’t frequent the Square). More information will be coming […]
Fayetteville Gun Show Protest “As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, ‘In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.’ At this moment in time, silence is complicity.” When: Sept 14 (830am-530pm) and Sept 15 (830am-330pm); come when you are available and stay as long as you are motivated to do so Where: Intersections of: W. Drake St. and Rte 112, Fayetteville (next to 2817 Garland Ave.); and W. Knapp St. and N. Hatch Ave., Fayetteville Info: Protest against gun violence and/or in favor of universal background checks. Go to Fayetteville (AR) […]
Drawing in Depth – last chance Saturday With Rob Pressman Sat Aug 31 – 9:00 am-noon – Omni Center Summer drawing class Beginner and intermediate drawing skills With instructor Rob Pressman On the following Saturday’s from 9 am to noon final session: Aug 31 $35 per session Or All 4 sessions $100 Some of the subjects to be covered: Fundamentals, Arraignment, Light source, Depth, Perspective, Proportion, Composition….. You will need: Sketch pad ( 40 sheet minimum) Pencils, white eraser, sharpener, And a need to create! For more information Call or text 479-305-9170 Or email peersbarnstorm @gmail.com Rob has been a […]
OMNI Peace Action No Iran War-Protest Sat Aug 31 – 11:00 am-12:00 noon – Washington County Courthouse Final Weekly protests against war — for Now Dear Friends, With a great demonstration of conviction, we’ve held 11 consecutive weeks (3 months) of peace protests calling for a stop to war on Iran and imperialist warfare everywhere. We’ve certainly reached the minds of thousands of Arkansans, both through media coverage and the many honking cars. Here are a few photos from Week 11 We’ve decided that this coming Saturday will be our final protest in this series, but should hostilities escalate, we […]
