Friday, May 15, 2009

Weekend Calendar, May 15 - 17: Conversations, Comedy and lots of music!

From: Rachel Bruhnke

Salvadoran election report and CISPES fundraiser
 
This evening, Friday, May 15 7:30-9:30

VIVA EL SALVADOR!!

The FMLN candidate has won the Presidency!

Join the San Pedro Neighbors for Peace and Justice
to a fundraiser for CISPES (Committee in
Solidarity with the People of El Salvador).

COME FOR AN ELECTION OBSERVER REPORT BACK,
FOR GREAT SALVADORAN FOOD AND
FOR LIVELY DISCUSSION!    FREE ADMISSION!!

International CISPES observers of the Salvadoran elections
in March will be giving a report back on the historic
election: the FMLN candidate has won the Presidency!

What does this mean for El Salvador, and for the region, as
more victories are secured for progressive candidates? Come be inspired by,
and support, this "sea-change" victory for the long-struggling Salvadoran
people.

WHERE: HARRY BRIDGES INSTITUTE 350 W 5TH STREET, SECOND FLOOR Suite 209
(ILWU HALL) SAN PEDRO, CA 90731

WHEN: FRIDAY MAY 15
           7:30-9:30

CONTACT: Rachel (310) 833-9945

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From: Karen Pomer

Military Mom & Author Susan Galleymore Hits Hammer Museum Exhibit

WHEN: Saturday, May 16th 3-6PM

WHERE: Hammer Museum at the exhibit What It Is: Conversations About Iraq

10899 Wilshire Blvd (and Westwood Blvd.)
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310.443.7000

WHO: Susan Galleymore, the mother of a U.S. soldier, made international headlines by taking the extraordinary and dangerous step of traveling to Iraq to visit her son stationed on a military base in the so-called Sunni Triangle, north of Baghdad.

What she found in Iraq challenged her to continue her journey interviewing mothers in war zones including Iraq, Israel and the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, and Afghanistan—as well as in the U.S. These powerful first-person stories offer dramatic insight into the impact of war on mothers, families, communities, and cultures around the world. 

Long Time Passing: Mothers Speak About War and Terror gets to the heart of extreme social experiences—war and warriors, mothers and children, communities and cultures—and explores the meaning of courage, fear, and leadership.

  Author Susan Galleymore's son served in Afghanistan and Iraq. She is South African-born and now based in the San Francisco's Bay Area, Susan Galleymore continues to share the stories of those affected by war as founder of MotherSpeak, as a radio host for Raising Sand Radio, and as a counselor on the G.I. Rights Hotline.

What They're Saying About Long Time Passing

"A good place to start this awareness is at the top. So, let me suggest that when you finish reading    Long Time Passing: Mothers Speak About War and Terror you mail your copy to Michelle Obama at the White House. Perhaps she'll take the time to read it."--Ron Jacobs, Counterpunch, "American Mothers and War"

"Eloquently presents the universal fear, sorrow, and suffering experienced by mothers whose lives have been profoundly affected by war."Mary Tillman, co-author of Boots on the Ground at Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman and mother of football star Pat Tillman killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan.

 To order the book please visit: www.mothersspeakaboutwarandterror.org

Published by Pluto Press (UK)  and distributed by Palgrave Macmillan (US)

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From: Frank Dorrel

What: Peace Music Concert - A Benefit For No More Victims

When: Saturday, May 16th ~ 6:00 PM to Midnight

Where: Frank: Jane & Emily Dorrel's
              3967 Shedd Terrace, Culver City 90232

Light Dinner, Drinks & Desserts Will Be Served

Cole Miller, Director of NMV will Give a Short Presentation
To Learn More about NMV go to: www.nomorevictims.org

Special Guest Joel Andreas, Author of ADDICTED To WAR

We Are Asking for a Donation of $20 to Help Fund NO MORE VICTIMS
(If you can't afford $20, you can pay less)

 RSVP and information: 310-838-813,: Fdorrel@Addictedtowar.com

Featuring The Music of

The Superbroke Brass & Tin & Strings Electric Marching Band Ensemble
www.myspace.com/superbroke

Mother Nature's Army
www.myspace.com/mothernaturesarmy

Jose-Luis Orozco
www.joseluisorozco.com

Dennis Davis
www.beyondbabylonthemovie.com/aboutus.html

KB Solomon
http://web.mac.com/kbsolomon/Site/Paul_Robeson_Musical.html

Andy Manoff
www.myspace.com/andymanoff

Peter Dudar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTQNCyJlZOQ

Wil B
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=HUGA06HNSG9N

Emily Dorrel
&
Other Surprise Guests

***

WHAT: Beyond November, Party with a Purpose
When:  Sunday, May 17, 2-5:30 PM
Where: Tropico de Nopal: 1665 Beverly Blvd..
               E of Alvarado, W of Brkln. Bagel,
                Across from Belmont Hi

On Stage, legendary singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked,
brilliant comedy with Richard Montoya and members of
Culture Clash, cutting edge Norteno by Conjunto Los Pochos
and teenage wizards, the Get Lit Players, with poetry from
Shakespeare to hip-hops Talib Kweli and their own works.
Pre-show slides from Center for Study of Political Graphics,
with blues backing of Chicago Red.
 
(***The Get Lit Players are on Jerry Quickly's show, today,
Friday, 5 pm, KPFK 90.7 fm.***)

BN parties with a purpose, using culture to organize and a
travelling road show to entertain, inform and inspire.


Show Schedule at Tropico de Nopal

Sunday, May 17, 2009

2 pm    Open, Gallery tour & Docent talk,

2:30:    Slide show and Blues with Chicago Red

3:00:    AG & Tropico Greets, Richard M bit and intro

3:20:    Michelle Shocked

3:50     Single Payer, Intermission

4:15     Richard, (w/CultureClash members)

4:30     Get Lit Players 

4:50     Conjunto Los Pochos

5:15     Breakdown, Schmooze, Gallery

6:00     Out

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