“Zombie Consumerism” at Gasoline Alley

Join The Soap Group founder John Rooks for dialogue on Sustainability. The visual metaphor of Zombies consuming their way through endless isles of low-priced, but culturally-costly (Save money. Live better at the expense of others.) goods without concern for impact, save their own desire, is not a stretch. Spending time at any low-cost, big box retailer in the pre-dawn hours, and Romero looks like a sustainability pro

Wednesday March 12, 2010, 6pm – 10pm

A Gasoline Alley Foundation Book Event

Join Ed & Deb Shapiro, William Spear and Bernie Glassman for an intimate night discussing Ed & Deb’s new book “Be The Change” out Nov 3, 2009. We’re expecting a full house – 60 Guests – Please rsvp early. As usual, our events are Free. Donations to the artists and the Foundation are always welcomed and appreciated. Food and drinks served.

Date: November 17th, 2009, 6pm – 9pm

Location: Gasoline Alley, upper building

Address: 250 Albany St Springfield MA (map) Part I

Part II

. . . → Read More: Be The Change

Gasoline Alley Book Event. Lisa Lorimer interview with Joe Sibilia

January 16th, 2010

Slow Money founder Woody Tasch to be interviewed by Joe Sibilia.

“Slow Money is a new nonprofit organizing an international movement to bring money back down to earth.

Founded by Woody Tasch, a pioneer in merging investing and philanthropy, Slow Money’s mission is to build local and national networks, and develop new financial products and services

December 4th, 2009, 6pm – 9pm

Screening of “JOURNEY FROM ZANSKAR”  with film maker Frederick Marx

When: Wed, September 23, 6pm – 9pm Where: 250 Albany St upper building (map)

Description: Frederick Marx, director of Hoop Dreams, will be here to show his new film “Journey From Zanskar”. This is one night before his screening at The Tibet House in NYC. Don’t miss a chance to catch him ahead of his city appearance.

Additional Commentary from Frederick Marx: Commentary.pdf