Hand-In-Hand Peace with Justice, is a response to the horrors of war, the spread of fascism, climate change, growing inequality, racism, exploitation of natural resources, the many things we fear that fill us with despair.
We thank all the people and organisations who have participated in creating or offering events for Hand-In-Hand Peace with Justice. This demonstrates and celebrates what a single month in Armidale can offer.
Armidale Women in Black
AUGUST – PROGRAM
| Sat 17th 1:30pm Barney Street Band |
Barney Street Band will play outside the gallery in the Mall (Deborah Dixon-Ives, Alisa Perks, Maria Rummery, Bob Thompson. |
| Sat 17th 2pm HAND-IN-HAND Exhibition Opening (continues to14 September) Armidale Art Gallery, in the Mall |
Opening hours: weekdays 10am-4pm, Saturday 9am-12pm. The exhibition continues until September14th. |
| Tues 20th 6pm SKEPTICS IN THE PUB The Railway Hotel, Rusden Street |
Dinner (optional) at 6pm, speaker at 7pm. Topic: So You Think You’re An Expert? Skeptical Critical Thinking Vs. Cynical Anti-Intellectualism Speaker: local GP, Dr James Meyer |
| Wed 21st 6–7pm COLLECTOR’S TALK Alex Moule New England Regional Art Museum |
In the exhibition, Marks are Memories, Alex will talk with NERAM Director Rachael Parsons about his experiences visiting Aboriginal communities, connecting with artists, and share stories told by the artworks. |
Thur 22nd 6pm POETRY FOR PEACE Boobooks in the Mall |
Come and share one or two of your poems, or a favourite by another writer to celebrate peace. Come along & listen. All welcome. More details call Sue {mobile prefix oh for}15 750 434 |
| Sun 25th 4pm STRETCH, CHAI, CHAT The Yoga Way, 3/82 Rusden St. |
Come along for a mindful hour to calm your system and allow connection with others. Free. Max places 16. Registration required |
| Wed 28th 5:30pm NECOM WINTER CHORAL CONCERT OTC Auditorium, Mossman St. |
Free concert. Choirs: Minisingers, Cantilina, Side-By-Side, The Good Notes, New England Singers, Rusty Singers. (Sorry, no wheelchair access at this time) |
| POSTPONED Thu 29th 10:30–4pm UNFINISHED BUSINESS ACCKP, Kentucky St |
ANTaR Armidale & the Aboriginal Cultural Centre have organised a day of yarning & truth telling. All welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided. |
| Fri 30th 6pm PEACE THRU NON-VIOLENCE Forum and Dinner New England Hotel, Dangar St. |
This UNE Peace Studies dinner and forum will examine the history of nonviolence, its past successes and future possibilities. |
| Sat 31st 10:30am WOMEN IN BLACK VIGIL Outside Old Courthouse, Mall |
Women, men and children are welcome to join this half-hour silent vigil for peace and against all forms of violence. Monthly vigils have been held in Armidale for 20+ years. This international movement was started in 1988 by Palestinian and Israeli women. |
SEPTEMBER – PROGRAM
| Sun 1st 10am–12:30 ART FOR PEACE WORKSHOP Packsaddle Studio NERAM |
A workshop for children and teenagers, led by artists Marty Branagan and Maxine Ross. Free. All materials provided. |
| Tues 27th 5:15–6:15pm MEDITATION FOR PEACE Buddhist Centre, 211 Beardy St. |
A guided meditation, with Maxine Ross |
| Fri 6th–14th THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE Armidale Playhouse, 309 Beardy Street, Six performances, check bookings |
A play about the challenges an Australian family faces over a year. A drama directed by Melanie Rumble, written by Andrew Bovell, writer of Lantana and Strictly Ballroom. |
| Sat 7th 6pm SHIREEN OF AL-WALAJA Screening and discussion with Director, Kent House |
An intimate portrait of a resistance leader, who left her job at the UN to fight for the survival of her Palestinian community. Shot over four years, Directed by Daz Chandler. |
| Sun 8th 8:30–12:30 ARMIDALE URBAN RIVERCARE WORKING BEE Armidale Creeklands,access from end of Kennedy St, south of creek. |
Come & get your hands in the earth and plant some trees, at the ‘Weedy Wasteland to Wildlife Wetland’. Morning tea & lunch provided. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeved shirt, sunhat. |
| Tues 10th 10:30 – 12:00 THE BIRTHPLACE OF JESUS IS PALESTINE (Book discussion) Boobooks in the Mall |
Readings and discussion of this book written by Toine van Teeffelen, about Bethlehem today. Free. Contact Gaynor{mobile prefix oh for}08 923 757 Coffee /cake on sale. |
| Fri 13th 4:30–8pm HAND-IN-HAND CONCERT Armidale Mall Stage |
Free concert in the Mall: The Altones, Rapper Skele Jay, Jillari Faulkner, Kath Waters, Khaleel Merza Jundi, the Pacific Islanders Women’s Choir, and more. Food stalls |
| Sun 15th 3:30pm HAIKU-WONDER-WANDER Racecourse Lagoon,Uralla |
Gather at the picnic area to wander in our beautiful tablelands environment and maybe write and share a ‘haiku’, then have a cuppa on the rocks. |
