Friday Forum. 'Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune.' Documentary film (97 minutes) on legendary singer/songwriter & political activist from the 1960s, Phil Ochs, by award winning director, Kenneth Bowser. The forum will feature a special video introduction to the film for the NSW Teachers Federation by Phil’s sister, Sonny Ochs. His song, 'I Ain’t Marching Anymore' became an anthem of the anti-war movement. Archival footage of Ochs, interviews with contemporary singers, clips which provide the context for so many of Phil’s songs: the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, the infamous 'police riot' at the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention, & the assassinations of John & Robert Kennedy & Martin Luther King.  Teachers Federation Auditorium, 37 Reservoir St, Surry Hills.  5.30-7pm. Join us from 5.30pm for drinks & nibbles.  RSVP by Monday 30 July to the library, 9217 2113, Fax 9217 2481.

The Sydney St Patrick's Day Organisation 2012 AGM.  Be part of the 2013 event (on Sunday 17 March – St Patrick’s Day) by volunteering for the following positions: Media & Marketing Manager; Parade Entrant Coordinator; Entertainment Coordinator; Bachelor Ball Committee; Citizenship Coordinator; Volunteers Manager; Artwork Coordinator; Event Coordinator; Fundraising.  The Church Hall, St Patrick's Church, 2 Wellington St, Bondi.  7.30pm.  For further information: Catherine Crosse 0414 570 025.

Music Deli Collection of Free Downloads Music Deli is offering, for a limited time, a selection of exclusive live music downloads recorded recently for the program. Download links including PJ Harvey, Josh Ritter, Ainslie Wills, the Orbweavers, Boy & Bear, Megan Washington, & Tenzing Yeshi are available now!