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DESCRIPTION:In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, the Middle East Children's Alliance 
 proudly presents world-renowned political analyst, author and activist Noam 
 Chomsky, with special guest Holly Near and the Peace Becomes You 
 Band!\n\nNoam will speak about "Palestinian Hopes, Regional 
 Turmoil."\n\nVoted the "world's top public intellectual" in a 2005 Global 
 Intellectuals poll, Chomsky is best known for his legendary critiques of 
 U.S. foreign policy as well as of mainstream mass media. He has authored 
 over 100 books and a plethora of articles, and has been awarded honorary 
 degrees from universities worldwide. A 2006 New Statesman magazine poll 
 voted him seventh in the list of "Heroes of our time." "I never was aware 
 of any other option but to question everything" - Noam Chomsky. \n\nHolly 
 Near is a magnificent singer, songwriter and activist whose newest release 
 is "Peace Becomes You," and she performs with her band. She has been named 
 a MS. Magazine Woman of the Year and has performed with Joan Baez, Harry 
 Belafonte, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Mercedes Sosa, Pete Seeger, Bonnie 
 Raitt, Inti-Illimani, and Ronnie Gilbert.\n\nTickets range from $12 to 
 $200; for info, www.mecaforpeace.org, 510-548-0542. There is a private 
 post-event reception with Noam Chomsky for $100 and $200 ticket holders. 
 All proceeds go to the Middle East Children's Alliance's work with 
 Palestinian children. \n\nThis event is wheelchair accessible and ASL 
 interpreted.\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/04/12/18735128.php
SUMMARY:Noam Chomsky with special Guest Holly Near
LOCATION:The Paramount Theatre\n2025 Broadway\nOakland, CA 94612\n510-893-2300\n
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/04/12/18735128.php
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