VA, Alexandria: Special International Women's Day Concert w/Holly Near
EVENTS
VENUE:
Church of the Resurrection
Alexandria, VA 22311
starts: 03/08/2009 - 7:00pm
Special International Women's Day Concert with Holly Near
Holly Near speaks about her work as a social change activist over the last 35 years and integrates songs throughout making this one of the most enjoyable "lectures" you will ever hear.
emma's revolution will join her as her band as well as perform some of their own songs.
more about emma's revolution
"Bold, profound, moving, hilarious and transformative," emma's revolution is the duo of award-winning, activist musicians, Pat Humphries & Sandy O. Featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" and Pacifica's "Democracy Now!" emma's revolution brings their uprising of truth, hope and a dash of healthy irreverance to concerts and peace, justice & labor events across the US and abroad. Join the revolution! www.emmasrevolution.com
"Across from the White House, we paused. . . We were arrested several hours later, having sung 'Peace, Salaam, Shalom' and 'All We Are Saying . . .' the entire time."--Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
"The powers that be can control the media but it's hard to stop a good song . . . Pat's songs will be sung well into the 22nd century."--Pete Seeger on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered"
"The epitome of great contemporary political music." -- Sing Out!
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Admission $20 in advance, $25 at the door
more info, tickets & directions
or call (703) 501-6061
See you at the show!
email: ann@emmasrevolution.com
web: http://www.emmasrevolution.com
This is a benefit concert for RPJ Affordable Housing
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