Upcoming Events:

Saturday, August 23, 2008
4 - 6 pm
Michael Parenti on Capitalism's Apocalypse:
why the plutocrats cannot save anyone, not even themselves

NoneSuch Space invites you to joing us for a talk by political activist and author Michael Parenti, in conjunction with the closing of Maria Gilardin's exhibit, "Toasting the End of Capitalism." Come to find out what Michael offers as a toast end of capitalism as we now know it.

$5-10 donations are requested to benefit our non-profit gallery and community event space.
no wheelchair access

Past Events

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Screening of the documentary Special Circumstances

A film by Marianne Teleki & Héctor Salgado

Former political prisoner, Héctor Salgado, returns to Chile 30 years later searching for answers and justice. Camera in hand, he confronts the Navy Officers responsible for his incarceration and the execution of his friends.

Discussion with filmmakers following the screening.

www.specialcircumstancesthemovie.com

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Workshop with Maia Apolonia: Mandalas for Healing and Relaxation

Your heart is like a rose, a living mandala. As it opens, a natural process of healing occurs. Your mind and emotions relax, and the beauty of your spirit spontaneously expresses itself. Explore the magic and mystery of your heart unfolding in a special day of exploration with Dr. Maia Apolonia. The day will include guided mandala exploration, music, contemplative dialogue and silent sitting. Your are warmly invited to join us for this time of healing, opening and discovery. * Release self judgment * Become relaxed and centered * Let go of mental and emotional struggle * Effortlessly move beyond creative blocks * Realize your capacity to create beauty

To register, contact Ann Skinner-Jones at 650-224-3108 or by email at annskinnerjones@yahoo.com. The cost is $80 and includes quality drawing materials and a special gift from Maia. Limited scholarships are available. Bring a bag lunch. Please arrive by 10:15.

Dr. Maia Apolonia has been drawing mandalas, facilitating creative processes, and practicing nondual meditation since the early 1990s. BA in Art Education, and an MA and PhD in Transpersonal Psychology. Maia's handrawn mandalas are on display at NoneSuch Space through March 1st. Gallery hours are Wed-Sat 1-6pm.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

SOURCEWATCH: Online Investigative Muckraking with John Stauber

Investigative writer and political activist John Stauber and other Center for Media and Democracy staff will present their project SourceWatch, and will answer questions at Paragon Media in Oakland. John Stauber is founder and director of the nonpartisan Center for Media and Democracy, which investigates and exposes public relations spin and propaganda, and promotes media literacy and citizen journalism. Stauber has co-authored five books, including The Best War Ever. Signed copies of the book The Best War Ever: Lies, Damned Lies and the Mess in Iraq will be available. Paragon Media is pleased to welcome John Stauber, Judith Siers-Poisson and Conor Kenny of the Center for Media and Democracy. Get informed and learn to use SourceWatch, a wiki-based encyclopedia of the people, organizations and issues shaping U.S. public agenda. This web site reveals how PR firms, think tanks, and industry-funded organizations influence public opinion and policy on behalf of corporations, governments and special interests.

Thursday October 18, 2007. 6 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. event. Suggested donation $10. No one turned away for lack of funds.  Paragon Media, 2865 Broadway, 2nd floor, Suite #2, Oakland, CA 94611