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| Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 14:34:30 -0700 (PDT) | |
MUUSJA E-EVENT UPDATE MAY 5, 2005 Metro UU Social Justice Alliance--Bringing together UUs to work collectively for social change. This update includes announcements about: A. UU Events B. Community Events **** A. UPCOMING UU EVENTS 1. THURSDAY, MAY 5 7:00-9:00 PM MEETING OF UU ECOMINDS, a new working group of MUUSJA. Agenda includes sharing of Earth Day events, confirming action projects, and update on Peak Oil program on June 10th. First Unitarian Society, Minneapolis FFI: Madalyn Cioci. joemadalyn [at] earthlink.net **** 2. THURSDAY, MAY 5 7:00-9:00 PM MEETING OF UU AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, a working group of MUUSJA First Unitarian Society, Minneapolis FFI: Bob Aderhold.raderhold [at] mn.rr.com. 3. WEDNESDAY MAY 11 7:00 PM MEETING, INTERFAITH PROJECT WORKING GROUP MEETING Includes discussion of “Draft Statement of Purpose” (please come with comments and suggested language), learnings from the April 30th workshop. First Universalist Church, Room 206 FFI: Phyllis Stenerson at info [at] wisethoughts.com. **** B. COMMUNITY EVENTS OF INTEREST 1. MAY 6 6:30 PM Free MOVIE: MOTORCYCLE DIARIES The true story of 23-year-old Argentine medical student Che Guevara, who traveled across South America on a motorcycle with his friend Alberto Granado in 1951-1952, in a personal odyssey which would ultimately inspire him to become a revolutionary. The duo has a series of adventures that vary from the suspenseful to the comedic. 128 minutes. Spanish/ English. Resource Center of the Americas 3019 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis FFI: 612-276-0788. **** 2. FRIDAY MAY 6 7:00 PM MOVIE: SUITE HAVANA The movie U.S. Customs didn't want you to see! This vibrant documentary follows nearly a dozen inhabitants of La Isla, capturing their diverse routines within a 24-hour period. Director Fernando Perez focuses on life's smaller details...with little dialogue. Anderson Hall Washington Ave SE bet Blegen Hall, Mississippi River next to Soc Sciences Tower Sponsored by Minnesota Cuba Committee $5 donation requested FFI: August Nimtz, 612 624-1512 **** 3. MAY 6-MAY 12 FILM: "WMD: WEAPONS OF MASS DECEPTION" Award winning Film Director Danny Schechter’s new film paints a meticulous and damning portrait of the media's coverage of the Iraq war. Schleicher will introduce the film on opening night. Sponsors: MN Film Arts and MN Alliance of Peacemakers. Bell Auditorium U of M East Bank campus 17th & University Av SE Opening Night Admission on MAY 6 at 7:00 PM $12 gen, $10 stu/sen, $9 MFA mem Director will not be present at 9:45 PM showing $8 gen, $6:50 stu/sen, $5:00 MFA mem **** 4. SATURDAY, MAY 7 10:30 AM MOTHERS DAY PEACE WALK. Join mothers and others to promote the world we want for future generations. Program follows at Judson Memorial Baptist Church, 4144 Harriet Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Includes very short speeches by: Polly Mann, a founding member of WAMM; Anita Scully, mother of an Iraq War veteran; and others. There will be a special space for games and children, as well as snacks provided. Meet at 10:30 AM in Lyndale Park Peace Garden (across from Lake Harriet Rose Garden on Roseway Road).Walk begins at 11:00 AM Organized by the Twin Cities Peace Campaign-Focus on Iraq (612-522-1861) and WAMM, as well as a coalition of other Twin Cities area peace organizations and churches. **** 5. SATURDAY, MAY 7 SPEAKER AMY GOODMAN OF DEMOCRACY NOW Fundraiser for KFAI $15 Wesley United Methodist Church 801 E. Grant St. Minneapolis) FFI: _www.kfai.org_ (http://www.kfai.org/) or 888-690-9875. * * * * * 6. SATURDAY, May 7 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM JOURNEY HOME: STORIES OF NATIVE FOSTER CHILDREN AND ADOPTEES Presented by Tamara Buffalo with support from Intermedia Arts. Intermedia Arts Free FFI: 612-871-4444 _www.intermediaarts.org_ (http://www.intermediaarts.org/) * * * * * 7. SATURDAY, MAY 7 11:00 AM State Capitol MASSED CHOIR EVENT “MANY VOICES, ONE MINNESOTA” A worshipful rally for a moral Minnesota state budget. Sponsored by Joint Religious Legislative Coalition FFI: _www.mnchurches.org_ (http://www.mnchurches.org/) * * * * * 8. SATURDAY, MAY 7 8:00 to 9:30 PM JAMES FALLOWS: AMERICA AND THE REST OF THE WORLD: PROTECTING OUR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. Fallows is an Atlanta Monthly editor and one of the country’s most admired journalists. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1917 Logan Avenue South, Minneapolis Tickets $20. $15 students FFI: 612-377-1273 or email request to saintpaulschurch [at] earthlink.net **** 9. SUNDAY, May 8 SPEAKER AMY GOODMAN OF DEMOCRACY NOW St. Joan of Arc Church, Minneapolis * * * * *. 10. SUNDAY, MAY 8 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM MOTHERS DAY CONCERT FOR PEACE with pianist Butch Thompson, poet Bill Holm, Laura Sewell on cello and Thelma Hunter on piano. St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ 2129 Commonwealth Ave at Chelmsford, St. Paul Tickets $25 ($20 tax deductible) Mail check (no credit card) and ticket order to Music in the Park Series, 2255 Doswell Ave, Suite 201, St. Paul 55108. * * * * * 11. TUESDAY, MAY 10 7:00-9:00 PM Registration at 6:30 PM CITIZENS MEDIA FAIR: THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN BROADCASTING Includes presentations on digital broadcasting with Bruce Jacobs, tpt Chief Technologist, 2003 PBS Technologist of the Year, and a national leader in broadcast research and development; Fall 2005 Launch of the Minnesota Channel's 24/7 Service on tpt Digital with Bill Hanley, Vice-President of Minnesota Productions; and a panel discussion of “How Producers and the Public Can Respond to the Digital Revolution.” As early as 2006 the Congress may mandate that all TV stations broadcast only on their digital channels--which most viewers cannot receive. Event also includes Facilities Tours. Hosted by tpt and presented and sponsored by Media Reform Minnesota (MRM) and the Twin Cities Media Alliance (TCMA). tpt’s Studio A in Saint Paul **** 12. WEDNESDAY, May 11 10:00 AM INDIAN CONCERNS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF SPIRITUAL VALUES with Duane Addison, professor of Native American Studies, and Ken Bradley, of Mn for Energy Efficient Economy. St. Martin·s Table, Minneapolis FFI: _www.justview.org_ (http://www.justview.org/) .
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