This announcement was forwarded to me by Selena Coppa, October 24, 2009
Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) is a national organization made up of veterans and active duty GIs who are building a resistance movement from within the military. Come hear about our work to end the occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan, fight for Iraqi and Afghan reparations, and win full veterans benefits. Enjoy stunning works by contemporary Iraqi artists at the Pomegranate Gallery in Soho and support our GI resistance movement.
Nearest Subways:
B,D,F to Broadway-Lafayette C, E to Spring St 6 to Bleecker St
Event Info:
6:00-7:30 PM Reception, 7:30-8:30 PM Program, 8:30 - 9:30 PM Live Music & Networking
Speakers:
- Victor Agosto, IVAW Board Member, Iraq Veteran & Afghanistan War Resister
- Rick Reyes, IVAW Member and Afghanistan Veteran
- Special Guests: Survivor from Hiroshima, Japan
Open Bar with beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages, Hors d'oeuvres
Tickets:
- $1000 Sergeant Major
- $500 Platoon Sergeant
- $250 Squad Leader
- $100 Corporal
- $50 Private
Every ticket bearer of $1000 will receive the two books mentioned above, a "I Support IVAW" t-shirt and gift certificate to a local spa, yoga studio or restaurant.
Every ticket bearer of $500 will receive the two books mentioned above and a "I Support IVAW" t shirt.
Every ticket bearer of $250 will receive both books mentioned above and a copy of the DVD Sir! No Sir!
Every ticket bearer of $100 will receive a signed copy of David Cortight's book Soldiers in Revolt or IVAW's Winter Soldier.
For tickets, go here
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