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Charles Eisenstein in Pasadena 3/19/15

2/16/2015

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The Local Economy Incubator of the Arroyo Sustainable Economies Community Organization is excited to host renowned author and visionary Charles Eisenstein at the Armory Center for the Arts on Thursday, March 19th at 7pm. Mr. Eisenstein will give a talk on the critical failings of the mainstream economy and opportunities for change, the topic of his widely acclaimed book, The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible.

"In a time of social and ecological crisis, what can we as individuals do to make the world a better place? This inspirational and thought-provoking book serves as an empowering antidote to the cynicism, frustration, paralysis, and overwhelm so many of us are feeling, replacing it with a grounding reminder of what’s true: we are all connected, and our small, personal choices bear unsuspected transformational power. By fully embracing and practicing this principle of interconnectedness—called interbeing—we become more effective agents of change and have a stronger positive influence on the world.” - www.charleseisenstein.net

Learn how a shifting paradigm is gaining momentum in communities throughout the world and  how you can get involved in local efforts to promote more sustainable, human-scale economics. A community discussion will be held immediately following the talk.

What: Charles Eisenstein
When: Thursday, March 19th, 7-9pm
Where: Armory Center for the Arts 145 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Price: Donations in the amount of $5-25 gratefully accepted at the door/online
Tickets:
http://charleseisensteinpasadena.eventbrite.com
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Peter Dreier’s “Pasadena: A Tale of Two Cities”

2/9/2015

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The Local Economy Incubator of the Arroyo Sustainable Economies Community Organization is excited to host scholar and activist Peter Dreier at the Armory Center for the Arts on Tuesday, February 17th at 7pm. Mr. Dreier will present his recent Pasadena Weekly article and report, A Tale of Two Pasadenas which both document the widening income gap in Pasadena and the Los Angeles region:

“In Pasadena, the income of households near the top ($249,841) is almost 10.8 times greater than the income of those near the bottom ($23,042). Only four of the 37 California cities with more than 140,000 people have a wider rich-poor gap — San Francisco (12.4), Oakland (11.2) Glendale (11), and Los Angeles (10.9). No other cities have a rich-poor gap in double digits.” - Pasadena: A Tale of Two Cities

Learn what this widening gap means for Pasadena residents and how strong community advocacy is needed now to inform the City’s General Plan.

A community discussion will be held immediately following the presentation.


What:      Pasadena: A Tale of Two Cities with Peter Dreier
When:     Tuesday, February 17 at 7pm
Where:    Armory Center for the Arts, in the Community Room
                (145 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena)
Price:      Free and open to the public, donations gratefully accepted
RSVP:     To attend, email asecolocaleconomy@gmail.com


About Peter Dreier
Peter Dreier writes widely on American politics and public policy, specializing in urban politics and policy, housing policy, community development, and community organizing. He is also a frequent speaker on these topics. Dreier is co-author of three books about cities and urban policy, including The Next Los Angeles: The Struggle for a Livable City (2005). He is also engaged in civic and political efforts at the national and local levels. Dreier joined Occidental in 1993 after serving as housing director at the Boston Redevelopment Authority and senior policy advisor to Boston Mayor Ray Flynn.
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