The Eyes of Babylon
Award winning, critically acclaimed one man play based on the Iraq war
journey of gay U.S Marine Jeff Key
BOSTON PLAYWRIGHTS' THEATRE
949 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
MAY 21 through JUNE 6, 2009
TICKETS:
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/168
(866) 811 4111
Play website:
http://www.theeyesofbabylon.com/
"In so fervently and colorfully crafting his all-too-human story, Key
demonstrates that the triumphant journey through one's own psyche is
perhaps the greatest adventure of all."
--The Hollywood Reporter
"CRITICS' CHOICE: Disarms our defenses with considerable humor and
Events
06 / 3
(all day)
Start: 2009 May 21 - 8:00pm
End: 2009 Jun 6 - 8:00pm
End: 6:30 pm
Start: 2009 Jun 1 - 12:00pm
End: 2009 Jun 3 - 6:30pm
Kip Tiernan & Poor Peoples' United Fund in a Moral Witness to the Injustice of Poverty and Hunger. Kip will be fasting in the main sanctuary of the Old South Church. Fast with us. Pray with us. Mourn with us. Hope with us. Rage with us. Give with us: Bring non-perishable food items for donation to local pantries.
Monday, June 1, 12 noon - 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 2, 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 3, 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
www.ppuf.org or call 617-262-5922 Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:30 pm
After rallying on the steps, we will enter the State House around 11am to deliver letters to our legislators. Please join BWA and our allies in a creative Rally & Speak Out on June 3rd for CORI reform. CORI speakers will be dressed in the clothing of their occupational of choice (cook, nurse, customer service, building trades etc) to underscore the talents that they have and to show how CORI locks them out of the system.
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06 / 4
(all day)
Start: 2009 May 21 - 8:00pm
End: 2009 Jun 6 - 8:00pm
The Eyes of Babylon Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Bring Signs Focused on Ending the Siege of Gaza Boston Coalition for Palestinian Rights
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06 / 5
(all day)
Start: 2009 May 21 - 8:00pm
End: 2009 Jun 6 - 8:00pm
The Eyes of Babylon Start: 2:30 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Returning War Veterans: Challenges in Continuing Mental Health Care
Friday, June 5, Returning War Veterans: Challenges in Continuing Mental Health Care, 2:30-5pm, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, 221 Rivermoor Street, Boston (West Roxbury). Veterans returning from war carry emotional and brain injuries that are long-lasting and call for protracted care beyond crisis intervention. Is our mental health system and our society—traditionally geared to acute care of acute problems—willing and able to provide this care? How can we enhance our military, veterans administration, and civilian mental health systems and our community support to deal with these prolonged mental health needs? Open to the Professional Community and the Public—No Admission Charge | |||||||||||||
06 / 6
End: 8:00 pm
Start: 2009 May 21 - 8:00pm
End: 2009 Jun 6 - 8:00pm
The Eyes of Babylon | |||||||||||||
06 / 7
Start: 11:00 am
DR. VIVIANE SALEH-HANNA Start: 12:00 pm
Our message will focus on ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, reducing the military budget and funding urgent needs at home in our neighborhoods and communities. Thousands of marchers and parade watchers will see our banners and get our anti-war flyers! Please let us know if you will be marching with us by emailing info@dotpeace.org or phoning 617-282-3783. END THE WARS! BRING ALL THE TROOPS HOME! REDUCE MILITARY SPENDING FUND OUR NEIGHBORHOODS | |||||||||||||
06 / 8
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06 / 9
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06 / 10
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06 / 11
Start: 9:00 am
Start: 2009 Jun 11 - 9:00am
End: 2009 Jun 19 - 5:00pm
This past Wednesday an exhibit opened in the State House entitled “Faces of Remembrance.” The exhibit features a project undertaken by a local artist, Gina Johnson, who was inspired to bring a human face to each of the soldiers from Massachusetts who died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. To accomplish this she created a detailed pencil portrait of each fallen soldier, illustrating over a hundred portraits that are now on display. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
JOBS AND HOMES NOW! NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION! JUNE 11, 2009 | |||||||||||||
06 / 12
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jun 11 - 9:00am
End: 2009 Jun 19 - 5:00pm
This past Wednesday an exhibit opened in the State House entitled “Faces of Remembrance.” The exhibit features a project undertaken by a local artist, Gina Johnson, who was inspired to bring a human face to each of the soldiers from Massachusetts who died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. To accomplish this she created a detailed pencil portrait of each fallen soldier, illustrating over a hundred portraits that are now on display. Start: 6:30 pm
Nancy Kohn: Slideshow When Nancy visited Cuba for the first time in November of 2006, she was so moved by seeing the advanced state of universal and comprehensive health care in Cuba that she has become an activist around breaking the wall of silence, not only surrounding health care in Cuba but also on the case of the Cuban Five. She has visited Cuba several more times, most recently last December/January. Nancy has a Masters in Public Health, is Field Director at the Access Project, and an active member of the International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban Five. Short reports by others who have visited Cuba recently. Audience discussion, Cuban music/dance, Cuban refreshments. Sponsored by the July 26th Coalition and Brookline Peaceworks. For more information, 617 738 8029 or 781 286 3600. Start: 7:00 pm
Bolivarian Circle of Boston is pleased to invite you toa panel discussion at Encuentro5, 33 Harrison Ave. Chinatown, Boston | |||||||||||||
06 / 13
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jun 11 - 9:00am
End: 2009 Jun 19 - 5:00pm
This past Wednesday an exhibit opened in the State House entitled “Faces of Remembrance.” The exhibit features a project undertaken by a local artist, Gina Johnson, who was inspired to bring a human face to each of the soldiers from Massachusetts who died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. To accomplish this she created a detailed pencil portrait of each fallen soldier, illustrating over a hundred portraits that are now on display. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Let's all get together with each other again.....
On Saturday June 13 from 1-5 in the afternoon, all of us in UJP will gather for our next strategy conference. Once again, we will be meeting at the Cambridge Friends Center in the Harvard Square area. To start the conference off, two speakers will assess the crises in Afghanistan and Pakistan:
 Dr. Joseph Gerson is Director of Programs and Director of the Peace and Economic Security Program, American Friends Service Committee, New England. Dr. Gerson’s program work focuses on challenging and overcoming U.S. global hegemony: its preparations for and threats to initiate nuclear war, and its military domination of the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Prof. Adil Najam is Professor of International Relations and Geography and the Environment at Boston University. He was a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which received the Nobel Prize in 2007. He edits the Pakistani affairs blog pakistaniat.com and testified at the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ April forum on Afghanistan.Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
The Center for Arabic Culture is proud to present performing artist, Lana Nasser, in her one-woman show, "Arab Woman Talking." Lana will portray the feminine spirit in its ongoing struggle to emerge in traditional Arab culture, and to bridge between her various experiences as an Arab woman. | |||||||||||||
06 / 14
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jun 11 - 9:00am
End: 2009 Jun 19 - 5:00pm
This past Wednesday an exhibit opened in the State House entitled “Faces of Remembrance.” The exhibit features a project undertaken by a local artist, Gina Johnson, who was inspired to bring a human face to each of the soldiers from Massachusetts who died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. To accomplish this she created a detailed pencil portrait of each fallen soldier, illustrating over a hundred portraits that are now on display. Start: 11:00 am
Speaker: Jason Lydon Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
There will be a public forum to analyze and discuss U.S. involvement in Afghanistan and Pakistan, especially the rapidly expanding use of military force. Since reliable information about these countries is so scarce in mainstream media, this forum hopes to provide historical, cultural, and political context. A Questions and Answers portion of the forum will also help stimulate public understanding and dialogue.
The forum’s two principal speakers are:
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06 / 15
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jun 11 - 9:00am
End: 2009 Jun 19 - 5:00pm
This past Wednesday an exhibit opened in the State House entitled “Faces of Remembrance.” The exhibit features a project undertaken by a local artist, Gina Johnson, who was inspired to bring a human face to each of the soldiers from Massachusetts who died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. To accomplish this she created a detailed pencil portrait of each fallen soldier, illustrating over a hundred portraits that are now on display. | |||||||||||||
06 / 16
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jun 11 - 9:00am
End: 2009 Jun 19 - 5:00pm
This past Wednesday an exhibit opened in the State House entitled “Faces of Remembrance.” The exhibit features a project undertaken by a local artist, Gina Johnson, who was inspired to bring a human face to each of the soldiers from Massachusetts who died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. To accomplish this she created a detailed pencil portrait of each fallen soldier, illustrating over a hundred portraits that are now on display. Start: 6:30 pm
Time Trade Circle is proud to present:
A workshop led by Professor Julie Matthaei
Free!
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06 / 17
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jun 11 - 9:00am
End: 2009 Jun 19 - 5:00pm
This past Wednesday an exhibit opened in the State House entitled “Faces of Remembrance.” The exhibit features a project undertaken by a local artist, Gina Johnson, who was inspired to bring a human face to each of the soldiers from Massachusetts who died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. To accomplish this she created a detailed pencil portrait of each fallen soldier, illustrating over a hundred portraits that are now on display. | |||||||||||||
06 / 18
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jun 11 - 9:00am
End: 2009 Jun 19 - 5:00pm
This past Wednesday an exhibit opened in the State House entitled “Faces of Remembrance.” The exhibit features a project undertaken by a local artist, Gina Johnson, who was inspired to bring a human face to each of the soldiers from Massachusetts who died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. To accomplish this she created a detailed pencil portrait of each fallen soldier, illustrating over a hundred portraits that are now on display. Start: 12:30 pm
End: 1:30 pm
(Please note the NEW location--we're moving to the Verizon store to protest their recent promotion of free Motorola phones.)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
A group of young activists in Cambridge has organized a screening of " Haiti 's Hidden Treasures." This film is an interesting look at Haiti , its history, and the beautiful (but often forgotten) wonders of the country. Following the screening there will be time for discussion of the film and the issues it raises. Start: 7:30 pm
J Street is pleased to invite you to Temple Emanuel of Newton Centre on Thursday, June 18th at 7:30PM as J Street Executive Director Jeremy Ben-Ami and former AIPAC President and Democratic National Committee Chairman Steve Grossman discuss Obama and Netanyahu: Hopes for America and Israel. | |||||||||||||
06 / 19
End: 5:00 pm
Start: 2009 Jun 11 - 9:00am
End: 2009 Jun 19 - 5:00pm
This past Wednesday an exhibit opened in the State House entitled “Faces of Remembrance.” The exhibit features a project undertaken by a local artist, Gina Johnson, who was inspired to bring a human face to each of the soldiers from Massachusetts who died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. To accomplish this she created a detailed pencil portrait of each fallen soldier, illustrating over a hundred portraits that are now on display. | |||||||||||||
06 / 20
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
(Please note the NEW location--we're moving to the Verizon store to protest their recent promotion of free Motorola phones.)
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06 / 21
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Cambridge peace activist and former state senate candidate Ralph Lopez will be interviewed on CCTV community access channel 9 at 7:30 Sunday | |||||||||||||
06 / 22
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Dr. Rachel Nardin, Neurologist and President of the MA chapter of Physicians for a National Health Plan (PNHP) will present on the pending single payer legislation. The presentation will be followed by a Question and Answer session. RSVP: Not required, but appreciated! Questions? 617-776-4704 or kcloud@rcn.com Sponsored by: Somerville/Medford United for Justice with Peace Endorsers: Somerville Teachers Association; Jobs with Justice Health Care Committee Start: 7:30 pm
Join the UJP Afghanistan/Pakistan Task Force and help build opposition to the US war policy. Contact rozziecole@gmail.com for information or directions to meeting. | |||||||||||||
06 / 23
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Stop the Wars and Occupations! Start: 7:00 pm
Ridgely will be sharing her stories, photos and reflections about her recent trip to Gaza as a member of a humanitarian delegation invited by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA). Ridgeley’s delegation focused on aiding the children of Gaza who have suffered through 22 days of war and 2 years of blockaded borders. Waltham Concerned Citizens is sponsoring the event. For more information call Gene at 781-899-6230. | |||||||||||||
06 / 24
Start: 6:45 pm
End: 9:00 pm
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06 / 25
Start: 12:00 pm
President Obama says reforming health care can’t wait – it is a national priority. We need an American solution that guarantees quality, affordable health care for everyone in America and provides a choice of a public health insurance plan that:
Start: 12:30 pm
End: 1:30 pm
(Please note the NEW location--we're moving to the Verizon store to protest their recent promotion of free Motorola phones.)
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06 / 26
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
A group of Latino immigrant workers, members of Centro Presente and the Chelsea Collaborative, are launching a week of action to demand justice. More than 30 Latino immigrant workers who were employed by local cleaning company franchises contracted to clean and maintain several Legal Sea Foods and Cheesecake Factory restaurants in the Greater Boston area did not receive payment for regular and overtime hours. Their cases are pending with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office. | |||||||||||||
06 / 27
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
(Please note the NEW location--we're moving to the Verizon store to protest their recent promotion of free Motorola phones.)
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Please help us to celebrate the beginning of summer and join us for a fun event that will bring our community, allies and friends together in an outdoor celebration of Latin American food, music and culture here at Centro Presente. 

Bring your family, friends and a plate to share. We'll share with you our achievements and challenges in grassroots organizing in the Latino immigrant community. We would like to spend some time with you all, hear your thoughts and share a summer afternoon together as a community, united "en la lucha" for social justice.

So come on out and enjoy the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make some new ones and enjoy the summer with us! Start: 6:45 pm
Josh joined the service fresh out of high school, thinking he would be defending America and saving an oppressed people from a cruel dictator. | |||||||||||||
06 / 28
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06 / 29
Start: 7:00 pm
Aziz Abu Sarah and Rabbi Marc Gopin of From June 22nd to July 1st, Aziz Abu Sarah will Please RSVP to rlgrimm@gmu.edu. Start: 7:30 pm
Nationally-known peace activist Cindy Sheehan will be appearing at the Regent Theatre in Arlington Center at 7:30 pm, Monday, June 29th. | |||||||||||||
06 / 30
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Start: 6:30 pm
“Let’s put health as a human right back at the center of the debate.” The Cuban Health Care system not only in provides all its citizens with quality, compassionate and accessible health care but sharing its human resources and model with the rest of the world. Sponsored by the Boston Radical Education Project, dedicated to providing a forum for left education and discussion, can be contacted at: repboston@gmail.com, 617-491-2876. Pizza at 6pm, Film at 6:30; Suggested donation $5. | |||||||||||||
07 / 1
Start: 7:00 pm
On Tuesday the Israeli navy attacked and kidnapped the passengers and crew of the Free Gaza boat, The Spirit of Humanity, including US Campaign Advisory Board member Huwaida Arraf. The Free Gaza Movement, which has organized several humanitarian deliveries to the Port of Gaza via their fleet of Cypriot boats, had one ship, the Dignity, rammed by the Israeli navy in December. Now, the Spirit of Humanity is being towed to Israel, where the crew and passengers expect to be handed over to the Israeli border patrol. Take action to have these humanitarian aid workers released. The July 9th anniversaries are even more important in light of the capture of the Spirit of Humanity. The ICJ ruling makes clear that Palestinians do have rights to their land and to freedom from life in the sort of open-air prison that the Gaza strip has become. While Free Gaza boats represent a form of direct engagement to support human rights in Palestinian territory, boycott and divestment act as the other side of the coin, nonviolently pressuring Israel to live up to its responsibilities under international law.   |
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