Storytelling

“Rosalie Bertell:
Scientist, Eco-Feminist, Visionary

Monday, April 30 at 6:00 pm

Born in 1929 in Buffalo, New York, Bertell entered the religious order of the Grey Nuns, completed a doctorate in biometrics, and became an impassioned peace activist. Now living in Yardley, this remarkable woman has been a lifelong fi ghter for environmental and human health, and for the right of women to participate in decision-making about war, peace, and the environment. She holds numerous honorary degrees, has won many international awards, including the Alternative Nobel Prize: Right Livelihood Award and is the author of the bestselling non-fiction book No Immediate Danger: Prognosis for a Radioactive Earth.

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Storytelling night provides the opportunity to hear the life stories of a variety of peoples and gives voice to underrepresented groups such as ex-offenders, senior citizens, gays, youth, immigrants and homeless people. They also provide a forum to exchange perspectives at a personal level on experiences such as war, civil rights marches, parenting issues, and illness.

Reservations required. 215-386-9224. Optional a la carte dinner begins at 6 pm, Storytellings begin at 7:30 pm. Preferential seating is given to those dining. Remaining seats are available to those with reservations for the storytelling only. Singles are welcome at group tables.

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White Dog Cafe
3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-9224