Lumos: An ABBA Candlelight Experience

​Please join the Lower Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists Of America’s International Commission for a screening of the documentary “The Forgotten Occupation”. We will be joined by the director of the documentary, Alain Martin, for a Q&A and discussion segment at the end of the screening! The documentary revisits the U.S. occupation of Haiti through a letter to Alain’s grandfather and unravels the paradox of a man who longed for American rule and a nation scarred by it. Blending intimate memory with sweeping history, the film confronts exile, love, and the uneasy truths at the heart of freedom. Proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to an organization supporting our local Haitian immigrant communities, which has recently come under increased threat with the Supreme Court’s ruling on Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The price of admission for the event is a *suggested donation* amount of $15. As long as there is space at the event, nobody will be turned away due to lack of funds.

A vinyl listening session of this incredible Brazilian record, one of the few Brazilian albums to make the list of “1001 Albums to Listen To Before You Die.” Heavily influenced by The Beatles, regional Brazilian folk music, classical, and progressive rock, you’ll learn about the making of the record from scholars of this music and learn why this album is considered an inflection point for so much Brazilian music that came after it. Du Gregori will help explain lyrical and cultural context from the Brazilian perspective. If you’re already familiar with this album, you’ll leave seeing it in a new light. If you’re not familiar, you’ll get to experience it for the first time on an incredible system with people who truly love it. Suggestion donation of $10

Join us for a joyful weekly singing experience designed especially for older adults aging in place in Rockland County. We welcome seniors of all abilities — including those living with dementia, Parkinson’s, or other health challenges — in a warm, inclusive, pay-what-you-can setting. Thursdays September 17 through November 19