Nietzsche Circle writes:

"Nietzsche and the Future of Art"
New York City, Dec. 9, 2005

The NIETZSCHE CIRCLE with the support of Deutsches Haus presents

Nietzsche and the Future of Art:

The Effect of Nietzsche's Aesthetics on the Art of the Twentieth Century

A lecture with slides by Friedrich Ulfers and Mark Daniel Cohen

At the beginning of the twentieth century, shortly after Nietzsche's death, artists in all the principal fields of artistic endeavor knowingly and openly adopted the philosopher's aesthetic ideas and used them to revolutionize art. In this paper, the authors will examine principal practitioners of the visual arts, literature, and music to locate Nietzsche's influence, an influence that made much of Modernism possible. It is an influence that has not been exhausted. Although over the last 30 years much argumentation has been devoted to announcing the death of art, a study of Nietzsche's aesthetic thought reveals the project that initiated twentieth-century art has yet to be realized fully. The authors will demonstrate that Nietzsche's writings can be distilled into an aesthetic philosophy that charts future possibilities for an art devoted to revealing the truth of the world and that such possibilities are continuing to be explored by contemporary artists.

Modern Crisis Theory:
Its Relationship to Economic/Financial Crises

A Talk by Roz Bologh and Len Mell

New York City

Wednesday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Is it important to have a theory of crisis? Is it necessary to have a
theory of how society undergoes maturational crises? Is it important to
have a theory of the evolution of society? Is it necessary to have a
theory of the development of social reason?

This is an introductory talk, workshop, and discussion on crisis theory
that requires no prior background. Traditionally the main power that
progressive movements have had is the power of ideas. We don’t have the
power of money, the media or the military; therefore we must regain the
power of ideas. An essential component of progressive movements has always
been a conception of how crises would come about and a theory of the
necessity of the further development of social reason.

Artistic Revolution writes:

"Unique 8 Hour Draw-a-thon!!"

Artistic Revolution Gallery, New York City, Dec. 15, 2005

Michael Alan and Artistic Revolution Gallery invite you to our second energetic, alternative eight-hour figure drawing marathon session. This one-of-a-kind art event will feature 12 models wearing costumes, taking theatrical, improvisational and dynamic poses and DJs sets featuring alternative, dramatic, classical and punk music to spark a creative vibe and set the stage for a truly unique and dynamic drawing experience.

Nude, partially nude and costumed models will take short, long, interactive and moving poses through out the evening in a variety of alternative drawing scenarios including: African gesture, punk rock poses, costume chaos, dark opera, Last Supper group pose and twisted twister. Participants will also get a chance to collaborate with each other during our reflective drawing session.

The draw-a-thon will take place on December 15th at Fix in Williamsburg at Bedford & N11th. Doors will open at 7pm. Participants are encouraged to arrive early and will be admitted on a first come first served basis. Supplies will not be provided. However, a limited amount of basic materials will be available for purchase.

Date: Thursday December 15, 2005

Time: 7pm – 4am

Place: Fix Cafe on Bedford & N11th in Williamsburg Brooklyn

Travel: L train to Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn or B61 to N11th

Admission: $14

Partisan Defense Committee writes:

20th Annual Holiday Appeal for Class-War Prisoners
New York City, Dec. 9, 2005

Free Mumia Abu-Jamal! Abolish the Racist Death Penalty!
Friday, December 9, 2005
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
6 Harrison Street
New York, NY
Admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

On December 9, the Partisan Defense Committee will have its 20th Annual Holiday Appeal benefit for class-war prisoners. December 9 also marks the 24th anniversary of the racist and political frame-up of innocent death-row prisoner, Mumia Abu-Jamal. Speakers include Lynne Stewart, a leftist lawyer and victim of the bogus “war on terror” who faces up to 30 years in prison when she gets sentenced on January 20. Also speaking will be PDC Counsel and former attorney for Mumia Abu-Jamal, Rachel Wolkenstein along with Barry Bachrach, lead attorney for Leonard Peltier. The Holiday Appeal benefit will also feature live music with Bern Nix/Francois Grillot. Also appearing are Prajna and Madsól.