Windows and Mirrors: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan, a collection of six-foot panels created by artists and students to help us imagine the experience of Afghan civilians, will be on exhibit in Palo Alto September 26-October 8. Marking 10 years of war in Afghanistan, the full exhibit will be publically displayed:
Saturday, October 8, 10am-2pm
Palo Alto City Hall King Plaza
The war in Afghanistan is now the longest war in U.S. history, yet for many of us it has been rendered largely invisible. October 7 marks 10 years since the U.S. invasion of this country. Windows and Mirrors helps us reflect on the impact of the war on the civilians - children, women and men - caught in the crossfire.
"We are present in every shot fired, every missle launched, and every bomb dropped. But this is not our only option. We also can be present in acts of diplomacy and reconciliation, community reconstruction and peaceful partnership. The choice is ours." (American Friends Service Committee)
The exhibit, collected by American Friends Service Committee and hosted locally by MVPJ, will be divided between several venues for viewing until October 6. Read further to find out where! All 25 panels will be displayed on Saturday October 8 at Palo Alto City Hall King Plaza, 10am-2pm. There will be a simple service with prayers and songs for peace at 12Noon.
This is the schedule of places where you can see portions of and then the complete display of banners.
Through - 10/7,
First Congregational Church, 1985 Louis Rd, Palo Alto
in their Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto
First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 3233 Cowper St., Palo Alto
Open to the public Sunday, Oct. 2, 10am-12:30pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
330 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park
Stanford Says No to War, White Plaza
11:15am-1:15pm October 3-6
Oct 2 only:
Palo Alto Friends Meeting
957 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
FULL EXHIBIT Oct 8 only:
Palo Alto City Hall King Plaza
250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
10am-2pm
12noon: Multifaith Prayers and Songs for Peace
Sponsors and Co-Sponsors
- Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice
- American Muslim Voice
- Peninsula Peace & Justice Center
