Category Archives: events

Single-Payer Blues Fest :60

Posted on March 29, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Are you singing the Health Care blues? You’re not alone. Norman Sylvester, the Lloyd Jones Struggle, LaRhonda Steele, along with Jim Mesi, Sonny Hess, and more will all be singing the blues for one night… Saturday, April … Continue reading →

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Single-Payer Blues Fest :30

Posted on March 29, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Have you been singing the Health Care blues? Join us Saturday, April fourteenth, as the Melody Ballroom hosts the Inner City Blues Festival for Single Payer Health Care. Enjoy food and music with Norman Sylvester, the Lloyd … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight “Death and Life of the Great American School System”

Posted on March 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

You probably know that we’re proud sponsors of the Illahee Lecture Series, a forum that brings speakers on topics from environmental science to neurobiology to politics. For this month’s Book Spotlight we decided to focus on the next speaker in … Continue reading →

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Illahee Lectures 2012- Diane Ravitch

Posted on March 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, This year the Illahee Lecture theme is “Sacred Cows”, possibly outmoded beliefs, practices, and processes people cling to as if their lives depended on them even though we live in an era characterized by an unprecedented rate … Continue reading →

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Movie Night 3- “Remember the Titans”

Posted on February 7, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, …inviting you to join us Thursday, February 16, as the red carpet rolls out for another episode of Tom Dwyer Movie Night. This month, Denzell Washington stars in “Remember the Titans”. It’s the story of two racially … Continue reading →

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Illahee 2012 #3- Juliet Schor

Posted on February 7, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Our economy is a tool created by people to serve people, but it’s become the master rather than the servant. What is your value as a human being? Are you more than just a consumer? On February … Continue reading →

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Illahee Lecture Series- Our favorite lecture series hits the stage again

Posted on February 3, 2012 by tomdwyer

If you’re tired of the pablum and drivel you’re fed by the corporate media there are alternatives, and the Illahee Lecture Series is one of the best you could hope to find. Since 1999, Illahee has brought over 100 environmental, … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Constitution Café” by Christopher Phillips

Posted on February 3, 2012 by tomdwyer

For three years now, we’ve been proud sponsors of the Illahee Lecture Series, a forum that brings speakers on topics from environmental science to neurobiology to politics. February’s speaker was Christopher Phillips, the inspiration for the “Socrates Café” informal philosophical … Continue reading →

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Illahee Series 2012- Christopher Phillips

Posted on January 13, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, The Illahee Lecture Series is back for another year of deep thinking about important ideas. This year’s theme is “Sacred Cows”, issues so important they’re normally beyond question, but their first speaker starts out by taking aim … Continue reading →

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Biggest Stories of 2011- What made this year’s news in Your Car Matters

Posted on January 6, 2012 by tomdwyer

You want plumbing advice from your plumber, but do you want plumbing advice month after month? You want to hear your accountant’s every thought at tax time, but year ‘round? You’re bombarded with email from every company you deal with, … Continue reading →