[evoz] Upcoming Events
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"TAKNG ROOT - The Vision of Wangari Maathai"Dedicated to International Women's Day
Admission by Donation
7pm Thursday, March 202994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall), Victoria
"Taking Root" is a compelling documentary narrative about the first environmentalist and first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1977, Maathai suggested rural women plant trees to address problems stemming from a degraded environment. Under her leadership, their tree-planting grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, defend human rights and promote democracy, and brought Maathai the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.___________________________________________________________
GERARDO ALFONSO in CONCERT FROM CUBA
7pm Tuesday, April 82994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall), Victoria
Admission by DonationAll proceeds going towards "Cuban Doctors for Haiti Campaign"
Gerardo Alfonso, Cuban... popular musician and Sandra Ramirez, Cuban Friendship Institute representative will be on a Canada cross country tour. Our Victoria Friends of Cuba with the Canadian Network on Cuba is cosponsoring their visit to Victoria.
The beautiful poetic songs of outstanding Cuban composer and guitar player, Gerardo Alfonso Morejón will be heard from Halifax to Victoria. This Solidarity with Cuba Musician Tour is organized by the Canadian Network on Cuba and is from March 21st to April 13th with performances in twelve cities, in six provinces.
The tour will promote the Third World Solidarity Meeting in Havana October 27 to 29th, 2014. Sandra Ramírez, North American Specialist from the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples in Havana will accompany Gerardo and will speak about that upcoming event.
Gerardo Alfonso is part of the Nueva Trova (New Song) movement that started in Cuba in the 1960’s and combines traditional folk music with political lyrics. His songs include themes of humanity, society, love and life. He has shared the stage with world known musicians Silvio Rodríguez, Pablo Milanés, Vicente Feliú and many others.
Sponsored by Victoria Friends of CubaFor more information visit our website:http://victoriafriendsofcuba.wordpress.com
