PeaceSmiths January Coffeehouse: Hildegard and Turtlehead

Tonight Fri 12/7: PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse on Long Island

Posted on December 7, 2012 by kwilder

PeaceSmiths December Coffeehouse Friday December 7, 2012 8pm to 11pm Featuring… The music of Robert Bruey The music of Rorie Kelly Open Mic Held at: First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway Amityville, NY, 11701 (Broadway is the southmost section of Rt. 110) More info…

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Friday 6-1-2012 PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse

Posted on May 30, 2012 by kwilder

PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse Friday, June 1st at 8pm First Fridays, Oct to June Next Coffeehouse Oct. 5, 2012 Save-The-Date 6/1/2012 featured: John Myles, Original singer and song writer. His song ‘Invisible Man’ is a favorite. John will do a few political songs too. Eli Maniscalco, Good guitarist, original songs Becca Hasselbrook, You will like Becca’s song [...]

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2012: PeaceSmiths April 2012 Coffeehouse event canceled

Posted on April 6, 2012 by kwilder

PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse for Friday, April 6, 2012 was canceled. Many of our friends and colleagues attend the PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse in Amityville, Long Island, New York. It is a fun scene for activists. There is music, poetry, Open Mic, and literature table. The PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse is canceled for tonight, but should be back up and running [...]

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A sample of peace and justice events for Long Island

Posted on February 19, 2012 by kwilder

For more details, contact the sponsoring organizations or onthewilderside. We will also try to post more details asap. 2012 LI Calendar Items Lots of Occupy and Peace/Justice Events in February and March Thursday, February 23rd – Know Your Rights with the Police and ICE 6pm – 8:30 at 1090 Suffolk Ave in Brentwood Sunday, February [...]

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11/4/2011: PeaceSmiths Gathering with Drivin’ Wheel

Posted on October 27, 2011 by kwilder

A Long Island, NY event. More information, and lots of good stuff about peace and justice at: www.peacesmiths.org PeaceSmiths Gathering Friday, November 4th at 8pm Music by: Drivin’ Wheel The duo formation with Bob Westcott and Sonny Meadows plus… Lots of Open Mic Time

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PeaceSmiths of Long Island endorses Occupy Wall Street

Posted on October 13, 2011 by kwilder

PeaceSmiths is a decades-strong, Long Island activist group, which works on issues of peace, justice, and the environment. PeaceSmiths released the following message today, October 13, 2011: A Message from PeaceSmiths, Inc. about Occupy Wall Street PeaceSmiths supports Occupy Wall Street in New York City. Our organization stands for peace, justice, and the environment. We [...]

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Ron Thomson’s life and work honored in Newsday (via PeaceSmiths)

Posted on April 17, 2011 by wilderside

Ron Thomson was a longtime PeaceSmiths supporter and volunteer. After he passed away in February, we did a tribute to him at the March Coffeehouse, and displayed his self-portrait. Ron Thomson’s work is currently on display at The Circle Gallery in Amityville. And, Newsday did a nice story on Ron,s life … Read More via [...]

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PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse: Photos and quick report

Posted on April 2, 2011 by kwilder

Hope you were there. If you missed it, come by on Friday, May 6th! Photos and report at the PeaceSmiths website: www.peacesmiths.org (Includes photos of: Maxwell Wheat, Jerry Ahern, Richard Barnhart, and Maxine McKenzie-Materowski.)

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PeaceSmiths April Fool’s Coffeehouse 2011

Posted on April 1, 2011 by wilderside

Friday, April 1 · 8:00pm – 11:00pm Poetry and music with: Maxwell Corydon Wheat and Jerry Ahern Music with: Richard Barnhart Open Mic: Maybe you! (with host RV) The PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse is held at: The First United Methodist Church in Amityville $7 suggested donation. More if possible, less if necessary, includes healthy, vegetarian munchies More info or directions, see below, [...]

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Friday, April 1st: PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse

Posted on March 31, 2011 by kwilder

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Anti-War protests: LI local gets covered AND over 100 arrested in DC

Posted on March 20, 2011 by kwilder

Above video: On March 19, 2011, the 8th anniversary of the war in Iraq, peace groups on Long Island march for peace in Setauket. the event was initiated by North Country Peace Group, and endorsed by such groups as PeaceSmiths, Inc. and The Green Party of Suffolk. Link to great local coverage at The Three [...]

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Ron Thomson: 1/17/1943 to 2/20/2011

Posted on March 2, 2011 by kwilder

Ron Thomson: Jan 17, 1943 – Feb 20, 2011 Ron Thomson was a beloved member of the PeaceSmiths community. Ron passed away on February 20, 2011. This Friday, PeaceSmiths will be dedicating its coffeehouse to Ron. The evening will include music by George Mann, and a tribute to Ron from Veterans for Peace Long Island. [...]

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Winter getting you down? Think Groundhogs, music, and gathering for fun

Posted on January 26, 2011 by kwilder

2012: For Groundhog Week activities for 2012 (including Malverne Mel, PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse, and more) see our new onthewilderside post: here. 2011: Phil says “Early Spring!” The answer from other ground hogs, is at onthewilderside: here. A Long Island, post-ground hog event: The dreariness of winter and all this snow is making me feel kinda low. [...]

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