Friends of the Vet Art Project: Chicago in War, a project of IAVW

Through the nonth of November, the Iraq Veterans Against the War is sponsoring a series of events in the Chicago Area. You can view the full listing here.

Just this week, they will be kicking off with the following events

The distance is great. 

The disconnect is great. 

The impact is deep. 

 

CHICAGO IN WAR

A project of The National Veterans Art Museum

Chicago in War is a series of events, art shows, and performances that explores the continued rupturing of the traumas of war in everyday America. 

 

The occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan have and will continue to leave deep scars in our hearts and minds; and for some of us these scars are emblazoned on our physical bodies and memories.  Too often these occupations are swept from our conscience, into the alleys of our streets, into the corners of our city and our collective minds. If they are ever to come to end,  their myriad effects must be recognized, unearthed, uncovered, demystified , and exposed!

 

November 2010

Nov 1 |  National Novel Writing for Veterans an Community Members

Iraqi Health Now has been sending medical supplies and other humanitarian aid to Iraq since 2006. In a historic gesture, two American Iraq war veterans, Geoff Millard and Hart Viges from Iraq Veterans Against the War will travel with IHNʼs Haider Al Saedy to Iraq. They will work together to distribute our next shipment of humanitarian aid to the Iraqi people. Watch a short documentary of our efforts in Iraq and help support this next shipment.

7-9PM Nov 1, 8, 22, 29  | Mess Hall 6932 North Glenwood Avenue Chicago IL 60626

RSVP to jessacarlstrom [at] gmail [dot] com

 

Nov 4  |  The Face of Iraq: A fundraiser for the Iraqi People - Iraqi Health Now 

Iraqi Health Now has been sending medical supplies and other humanitarian aid to Iraq since 2006. In a historic gesture, two American Iraq war veterans, Geoff Millard and Hart Viges from Iraq Veterans Against the War will travel with IHNʼs Haider Al Saedy to Iraq. They will work together to distribute our next shipment of humanitarian aid to the Iraqi people. Watch a short documentary of our efforts in Iraq and help support this next shipment.

7–8:30PM |  Lottie’s Pub  1925 W Cortland St Chicago, IL 60622-1038

 

Nov 5 |  Openings: Portraits of American Veterans: a continuing Dialogue 

Oil paintings of 15 veterans by Jeanine Hill-Soldner & Veterans Visions: stories & images. Works by veterans from WWII to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan 

5:30–9PM |  Sage Gallery, Lakeside Legacy Arts Park  401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake

The rest of the events are listed in the page located throughout the Chicago land area. We look forward to seeing you there.