PORTRAIT OF INVENTION: A CONVERSATION WITH LESTER BROWN
Facilitated by noted historian Marc Pachter

Thursday, June 18, 2009
7:30-9:00 p.m
Carmichael Auditorium
National Museum of American History

Constitution between Twelfth and Fourteenth Streets, NW


The Smithsonian's Lemelson Center presents a special program featuring renowned author and global environmentalist Lester Brown. In this latest
installment in the Center's "Portrait of Invention" series, Marc Pachter will engage Brown, founder and president of the Earth Policy Institute, in a conversation about the challenges of sustaining civilization. There will be a half-hour Q&A following the conversation.

Lester Brown has been hailed as "the guru of the environmental movement." Through this oral history-style interview and subsequent conversation, visitors will get to see Brown's strong influence on the early environmental movement and learn about solutions to today's environmental problems.

Mr. Brown will autograph copies of his latest book, Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing
to Save Civilization, following the program.




Photos Courtesy of EV World and Eco Policy Institute.

Use Protection! The Environment Thanks You!

Advocacy Workshop: How to "Sell" Green Solutions

You want a clean, healthy Rock Creek. You want smarter, more environmentally sensitive decisionmaking in your community. Here is your chance to learn how to become a more effective advocate for environmental protection. Workshop topics include influencing local, government, state, and regional decision and oportunities to influence restoration activities in DC and Montgomery County.

Date: Saturday, June 13

Time: 9:00-12:30 (registration at 8:30)

Location: 1st Floor Training Center

Metro Washington Council of Governments

777 North Capitol Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

RSVP: Email anacostia@mwcog.org by June 11



photos courtesy of Keyboard Culture and Latest Business Updates.

Clothing Exchange - THIS SUNDAY!

Clothing Exchange Sunday, June 7 | 1pm - 2pm
Columbia Heights - 13th St. at Otis

The clothing exchange is rescheduled for THIS SUNDAY!

Join City Garden & Friends for a totally free, totally awesome clothing exchange.

E-mail Lacey for exact address.

FAQ:
What is a clothing exchange?
A clothing exchange is an eco-friendly way to purge your closet of items that no longer fit. It's also an eco-friendly was to grab some new (used) clothes. Think of it as a thrift store with food and friends.

What should I bring?
You should bring anything from your closet that doesn't fit you, has outgrown your taste/style, or is unwanted. This can include blouses, jeans, dress pants, skirts, ties, accessories, shoes... anything!

Will there be clothes that fit me?
A clothing exchange works best if there are lots of folks attending. That way, there's a variety of sizes and styles represented.

Will there be clothes in my style?
See above. Clothes I am personally donating include lots of work attire (dress pants, skirts, suits, dress shirts), winter sweaters, a winter coat, summer shirts, and clothing worn by royalty!**

How much does it cost?
It's totally free!!! And invite your friends!!!

Where do the clothes go if no one wants them?
Unwanted clothes will be donated to a charity of choice. If you have a particular charity to recommend, please inform the hostess.

Can I invite others?
Absolutely! The more the merrier (and the wider the selection)!!



**this statement is not wholly accurate. it was purchased by royalty but never worn... as you can tell from the tags still on the clothing. want the full story? come to the clothing exchange!


Photo courtesy of The Blueberry Patch.

Artomatic Opens Today

The one, the only, the Artomatic opens today through July 5th (schedule below).

The Artomatic folks are celebrating their 10th anniversary of taking over unfinished space and bring multimedia wunderkinds (and wunderdon'ts) to the public. With 9 floors of art, video, music, and classes, Artomatic has something that will appeal to everyone. Last year, I watched old episodes of Pancake Mountain with three six year olds and a pair of teenagers making out before I explored exhibits ranging from the awesome to the mediocre. I ended my day by dropping by a class on burlesque dancing and practiced my shimmy shake moves.


The best part is that Artomatic is entirely gratis! This year it's in the Navy Yard neighborhood... not too much of a hike for those on the green line.



Details:
55 M Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20003
(at the corner with Half Street above the Navy Yard Metro)

Metro stop: Green Line, Navy Yard, Ballpark exit

May 29–July 5, 2009
Wednesdays and Thursdays
5 p.m. – 10 p.m

Fridays and Saturdays
12 noon – 1 a.m.

Sundays 12 noon – 10 p.m.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays



photos courtesy of Edward Underwood Photography and Fine Art Photography by Scott Speck.

Film - The Next Industrial Revolution

The Next Industrial Revolution
Narrated by Susan Sarandon

The Next Industrial Revolution is a film produced by Earthome Productions to communicate the work and vision of architect William McDonough and chemist Dr. Michael Braungart, two leaders in a growing movement to transform the relationship between commerce and nature. McDonough and Braungart work with corporations with over half a trillion dollars in annual sales, companies like Ford and Nike, to redesign buildings, processes, and products to work according to nature's rules. View trailer here.

The Emergence Community Arts Collective is hosting a showing of this 55 minute film Tuesday, May 19 from 7pm - 9pm at their location in Northwest. Discussion will follow. Suggested donation $5.

The Emergence Community Arts Collective is located at 733 Euclid Street NW. For questions, please contact 202.462.2285.

Photo courtesy of Penn State University's Center for Sustainability.

Happy Hour! - Next Thursday!

Time to get merry by getting drunk (or at least a little tipsy)!

Happy Hour
Thursday, May 21
7pm - 9pm
Tonic Restaurant & Grill


Happy Hour special until 7pm include:
1/2 price draught beers
1/2 price burger or veggie burger

(so arrive early if you want some cheaps)

Open to all members, those interested in becoming members, or anyone else just dropping by.

Tonic is located in Mt. Pleasant at 3155 Mt. Pleasant Street.


photo of Tonic courtesy of M.V. Jantzen.

Michael Pollan defends food

Journalist Michael Pollan is reading and signing his latest book, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, on Friday, May 15th at 7pm. The event is being sponsored by Politics & Prose. Details and ticketing information are below.


In Defense of Food is Pollan's answer to the question, What should we eat? His eater's manifesto describes a diet that is wholly unlike most of the Western diet, especially in the U.S., where high fructose corn syrup and steroid-pumped beef are a huge part of our cultural meals.

The event will likely sell out, so advance ticket purchase is recommended. Pollan will be signing his book following a reading, discussion, and audience Q&A.

Pollan Event Details:
Tickets go on sale 4/28/2009 (tomorrow)

Ticket only: $10
Ticket and book: $20

Friday, May 15th
7pm

Round House Theatre
4545 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD

Community Event - Rock Creek Park

Community Event - Rock Creek Park
Saturday, April 4 | 9am - Noon

*Co-op member Sandra Isabel Rodríguez will represent!
*Contact us to get in touch and meet-up with her this weekend!

Make a difference this Saturday.

Rally your friends and families or come yourself and join your neighbors to pick up trash in a section of park near you. There will be nearly 50 trash cleanups covering the 33-mile length of Rock Creek. All sites are approved for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours.

To sign up for a location near you, click here.

Off the computer and into the woods! The weather should be beautiful. Please bring work gloves, if you have them. And help spread the word to others.

Can't make the cleanup? Make a vow to pick up one piece of trash every single day. Extra credit if you recycle it.

Photo courtesy of Trip Advisor.

Upcoming Co-op Events

Wonderland Trivia Night
Monday, March 30th | 7:30pm

Come for happy hour, stay for trivia!
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams have a portion of their tab comped.

Fills up early so be sure to arrive on time (the earlier the better)!

We'll sort into teams once people arrive.
photo courtesy of Wonderland Ballroom