Remembering Velvet Revolution

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Remembering Velvet Revolution

“Truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred!”

Václav Havel

Celebration of the 37 year anniversary of the non-violent revolution in Czechoslovakia in 1989.

Celebrated at the Ochredfern/Nussinov Gallery during the Common Ground Exhibition.

The event will feature a talk about the Velvet revolution, along with music, poetry, and

performance art.

It will also include readings from the plays of Václav Havel, the playwright, author, poet,

dissident and former president of Czechoslovakia.

It will conclude with an open mic session where attendees are welcome to share a speech,

poem, or song about any revolution, political or social struggle, injustice, or themes of love

and humanitarian causes.

Come and enjoy a fun interactive evening with your community.

Bring your own drinks, poems, music instruments and a positive attitude.

There might even be a surprise for you.

Common Ground exhibition 10-29 November

Opening 10 November 6pm

Pleasance Ingle and Suzy Evans explore the landscape through their individual perspectives, discovering common ground where their visions intersect. Their works invite a dialogue between place, perception and expression, revealing both the contrasts and connections that shape their artistic practices. Common Ground - Suzy Evans and Pleasance Ingle.

Event Details:

Tuesday the 17th of November 2026,

6 - 8.30PM

Ochredfern/Nussinov Gallery

56 Cope Street, Redfern, Gadigal NSW Eora, [email protected] ABN:87 963 647 944…