Warrior Writers in NYC
Posted April 3, 2011 by jmacphee in Events
This just in from our friends in the Warrior Writers project and Iraq Veterans Against the War:
Please join us in celebrating the growth of our Warrior Writers community, now taking root in New York City.What: In support of recent veterans in NYC, Warrior Writers launches Veterans’ Voices, a series of creative events for veterans and allies to move forward together.
Why: One of the greatest needs in times of conflict is to support veterans returning from war, as many of them find themselves isolated and unable to connect with the civilian environment in which they now live.
• To extend the reach of our successful programs to veterans and non-veterans in New York City and lay the foundation for an expanded Warrior Writers community.
• To see and hear how veterans have transformed their war experiences creatively.
• It is our right, our responsibility and our privilege to choose not to let conflict and misunderstandings escalate at home.Who: Warrior Writers and you!
A Philadelphia-based organization working nationwide to support veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan through writing, creativity, alternative healing and dialogue with each other and the civilian community. Warrior Writers seeks to involve veterans, writers, artists, students, activists, healers and the general public in this ongoing creative process.
When/Where:
Friday, April 8: 12-6pm, Video documentation training/meeting, DUMBO at 68 Jay St. Suite #304 (RSVP to snesson@mac.com by April 6)Saturday April 9: 2-4pm: Veterans Writing Workshop at PEN American Center, 588 Broadway, Suite 303
8-945: Warrior Writers performance at Bowery Poetry Club, 308 BowerySunday April 10: Warrior Writers mini-conference – RSVP required, rsvp@warriorwriters.org - Sunday events at CUNY Grad Center, 365 Fifth Avenue
12-1:30: Veterans Sensitivity Training (allies) & Veterans Writing Workshop
1:30-3: Welcoming Panel plus lunch & mingling
3-5: Warrior Writers Organizing meeting: plugging in and next steps
2-5: Wellness sessions for veterans
(More event dates TBD)May 30: Final public performance of work by veterans
How: Attend our events and help spread the word to your network of friends and colleagues via emails, website, facebook, twitter, etc. To volunteer or get more involved contact info@warriorwriters.org. To attend the event on April 10, RSVP is necessary by April 1 to rsvp@warriorwriters.org
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