Internationally acclaimed journalist Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now! is on a national tour to mark the launch of her book “The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them.” Wesley United Methodist Church – May 7. Tickets are $15 and on sale now at http://www.kfai.org or 888.690.9875. Doors open at 5:30.
All proceeds benefit local independent broadcast outlets: KFAI, SPNN, and
MTN.
I guess if Cesar Pelli, the guy who designed the tallest building in the world (The Petronas Towers) says your town is having an architectural renaissance – you should listen to him. Check out this MPR archived interview wth the renowned architect and creator of the new Minneapolis Central Library. In the interview Pelli offers astute observations about Minneapolis, its current building boom, and its soon to be completed library.
Leadership for a Changing World (LCW) will host a live, online interview with Arnold Aprill, executive director of Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE) on April 29, 2005, at 1 p.m. ET. In addition to answering participants’ questions, Aprill will discuss the importance of integrating art into education and why cuts to funding for the arts is hurting America’s children. Aprill, a recent LCW awardee and theater artist who has worked in Chicago’s public schools for 25 years, founded CAPE in 1993. He stresses two urgent needs: “to address the shameful inequities in urban public education” and “to reclaim the arts as a potent force for activating participation democracy.” Check for details and submit a question for Aprill on the LCW Web site.
Streets are safer in Bogot, Colombia, thanks to Mayor Antanas Mockus, who reduced reckless driving by hiring traffic mimes, says Mara Cristina Caballero in the Harvard U. Gazette (3/11/04). Initially 20 professional mimes shadowed and mimed pedestrians who didn’t follow crossing rules, and poked fun at reckless drivers. The program was so popular that another 400 people were trained as mimes…Marcel Marceau would be proud! Check out the article for other wild and crazy ideas from this mathematician and philosopher turned innovative mayor. Who says the arts can’t change the world?
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