Please join us for Transition Sebastopol's April Movie Night at the French Garden Restaurant for a screening of:
A Lot in Common- a film about creating a public garden in Berkeley.

~ free event - donations appreciated ~ optional discussion following the screening ~

About the Film:
Meet the neighbors: Grandpa Roosevelt and his grandson, Joan the single mom, Ruthe the psychic, and Amy the metal sculptor. They all have "A Lot in Common" when together they turn a vacant lot in Berkeley, CA into a blooming community garden full of lush native California vegetation, eco-friendly technology demonstrations, and outdoor artwork by local artists. They clash over political ideals, runaway pets and public art, yet in the end, they grow a community of neighbors.
 

Interviews with urban planning visionary Jane Jacobs, PBS reporter/author Ray Suarez, environmentalist Paul Hawken, and Urban Habitat co-founder Carl Anthony, lend context and background to the discussion of the Commons. Landscape architect/psychologist Karl Linn who envisioned and orchestrated the creation of the gardens, provides on-going commentary.

"A convincing argument for what Linn calls 'neighborhood commons' as well as a poignant story about friendship and community-building, with all the challenges and sweetness that implies." San Francisco Chronicle

"A work filled with grace and artistry that goes right to the heart." Amy Blackstone, artist

Joining us for the discussion afterward will be Sara McCamant from iGrow, and Lynn Renn of the 350 Garden Challenge . Please come and add your voice to our conversation and help Transition Sebastopol and iGrow kick off this year's 350 Garden Challenge!

FREE EVENT 
~donations appreciated~
Come early and enjoy dinner!

Location:
The French Garden Restaurant
8050 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol

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