Fwd: David Brancaccio's "Fixing the Future" Shown on Wednesday, July 18, at 7: 30 PM in Pelham

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From: "Transition Westchester" <mailinglist@transitionwestchester.org>
Date: July 5, 2012 9:55:28 PM EDT
To: pepki@aol.com
Subject: David Brancaccio's "Fixing the Future" Shown on Wednesday, July 18, at 7: 30 PM in Pelham
Reply-To: "Transition Westchester" <mailinglist@transitionwestchester.org>

Join us for a Screening and Community Discussion

Fixing the Future
A Documentary about "the Reinvention of the
American Economy"

Wednesday, July 18th at 7:30 pm
The Picture House, Pelham, NY

In recent years the news has brought daily reports of teetering corporations, vast lay-offs, and a stock market that can't find its footing. When we watch and listen to the big picture, it can feel overwhelming, and we can feel powerless.

Yet these times are also creating a renaissance of new thinking about how to reclaim stability and vitality in our communities. We may not be able to do much about the Euro crisis, however, we can buy from businesses that hire area residents and contribute to our shared local economy. Nowhere is this more evident than at the farmers market, where week-by-week, shoppers purchase directly from producers, strengthening both the local food system and economic activity.

On Wednesday, July 18th, Community Markets invites you to an evening all about solution. We're screening the documentary, Fixing the Future, a 70-minute film narrated by David Brancaccio (of public radio's Marketplace and NOW on PBS). Brancaccio interviewed people from around the U.S. who are taking on new approaches to enliven their communities. From initiatives such as worker cooperatives and "time banks" to community banks and local currencies, come hear these inspiring voices share their experiments in reinventing the American economy.

After the film, Jon Zeltsman, Community Markets Co-Founder, will facilitate a discussion about how to jumpstart grassroots solutions for our area. He'll be joined by kindred thinkers and encourage audience involvement in the conversation.

The venue is The Picture House in Pelham, NY, a gorgeous, fully-restored 1921 movie theater that seats 300 people. The Picture House is located at 175 Wolfs Lane in Pelham. Tickets are $9 online ($12 at the door) and you get can them right here.

You can also join this conversation, and many more about local food and livelihood, on our Facebook page or via Twitter: @farmersmarket5 (Westchester/Rockland markets) and @farmersmktcity (NYC markets).

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