Saturday, June 30th, 3-6 pm, Ruta Maya World Headquarters 3601 S. Congress, D-200 R.A.P.- Rhythm and Poetry: Returning the Words to the Drumbeat Presented by the Texas Youth Word Collective Summer time . . . hot streets. Spoken word . . . drums, beats. On June 30th, both meet as the Texas Youth Word Collective presents R.A.P.- Rhythm and Poetry: Returning the Words to the Drumbeat at Ruta Maya World Headquarters, 3601 S. Congress Avenue from 3pm – 6pm. Wisdom … Continue reading →

Thursday, June 28, 7pm – Red Salmon Arts presents a reading and book signing with Chicana poet/writer Griselda Suarez. She will read from her collection of short stories, Controlled Burn, and poetry from her chapbook, Unincorporated Life. A native of Los Angeles, Griselda writes about the Chicana experience in East LA. She is currenlty working on a series of handmade chapbooks from her working novel. She believes in the book arts as a form of indy publishing in order to … Continue reading →

Office of the Police Monitor, Citizen Review Panel Critical Incident Meeting June 28, 2007, City Hall, 301 W. Second Street,1st Floor 6pm-8pm Agenda 1. 07-146-Related to a March 14, 2007 firearm discharge. 2. 07-178-Related to March 21, 2007 family disturbance call, where an Officer discharged his weapon at a suspect 3. Community Policing Issues For additional information on any agenda item, please contact Office of the Police Monitor, City of Austin 512-974-9090 The City of Austin is committed to compliance … Continue reading →

Wednesday, June 27th, 8PM, MonkeyWrench Books Boogdish returns to Austin this Wednesday with a few of his friends. Traveling from Florida, imadethismistake, will be here along with Jammy Pants, doing an acoustic set, and Austin favorite, the Cocker Spaniels, whose witty acoustic musing will leave you wanting more. Free Show All Ages, but please bring a buck or two for touring bands! Monkey Wrench Books is a local collectively owned and operated Non Profit Radical Bookstore located in Austin on … Continue reading →

Wed, June 27, 8pm, Ego’s (510 S. Congress Ave., Austin) Sat, June 30, 3pm, Ruta Maya Int’l Headquarters Fri, July 13, 7pm, La Tazza Fresca (37th & Guadalupe, Austin) Sat, July 14, 5pm, Ruta Maya (Bon Voyage Fundraiser!) Austin Under 21 Poetry Slam Team 2007! Do You Know The Way To San Jose? We Need Your Help To Get There! Help us show over 40 other teams from across the United States and England what Austin Slam is all about … Continue reading →

In Kerrville: National Restorative Justice Conference. “Real Life, Real Problems, Real Answers” Sunday June 24 Wednesday, June 27, 2007. Keynoters include Dr. Howard Zehr, Kay Pranis, Dr. Mark Umbreit, Ched Myers, Elaine Enns, Leigh Garrett of Australia and others. $300 for the entire conference, but there will be free events with Ched Myers, Elaine Enns and others on Sunday, June 24, 2007. See the conference website at www.restorativejusticenow.org for details or e-mail Jack Jackson at solcenter@upcsa.org or call him at … Continue reading →

The state of Texas is set to execute Patrick Knight on June 26 for the murders of Walter and Marry Ann Werner in August 1991. Texas should not execute Knight for his role in these crimes. Executing Knight would violate the right to life as declared in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and constitute the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. Knight’s counsel called no witnesses during the sentencing phase of the trial. Also, the state neglected to give … Continue reading →

Movie showing! See more about the film at www.10questionsforthedalailama.com **Two upcoming opportunities to see the film a) at the Dobie Theatre 7:10, 9:30 b) Special Screening sponsored by Austin All Natural Magazine’s Michael Abedin, and World Wellness Weekend promoter Judd Schwartz. When: Saturday night June 23rd, 8 p.m. Where: at the Unity Church of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Road. Advance tickets are purchased at the church for $10, and they’re $13 at the door (if available.) For other info … Continue reading →

The T. Don Hutto detention center — operated by Corrections Corporation of America, a for-profit prison company — incarcerates up to 400 asylum seeking and migrant families who are awaiting hearings before the immigration court. About half of those incarcerated are children who spend up to 22 hours a day in prison cells and receive inadequate education and recreational time. To mark World Refugee Day, join a large protest to demand that this terrible place gets shut down! Location: Hutto … Continue reading →

When: 10am to Noon – Saturday, June 23, 2007 (WE MEET ON THE 4TH SATURDAY INSTEAD OF THE 3RD IN JUNE) Central Presbyterian Church 8th and Brazos Streets (enter from 8th Street in the center of the block) (lots of parking in the church parking lot which you can enter from 9th St. **JUNE TOPIC: SEEKING A NEW VISION FOR ACPJ – Continued We have been getting together for two or three years now but feel it is time to … Continue reading →

GLOBAL HARMONY: World Music Celebration of Africa A 2-Day Music, Culture & Community Event Ruta Maya 10% of CD Sales Go to Non-Profit Organizations With Works in Africa Admission $12 Per Day Or $18 for Both Days: Friday, June 22 Sabaya Djembabes Lannaya Workshop Performance Oliver Rajamani Atash Saturday, June 23 Sabaya Rattletree www.rattletree.com Djembe Kan Lannaya Atash

The SweatFree Ordinance will be going before the Austin City Council on Thursday, June 21! Put it on your calendar! . . . an ordinance ensuring that all of Austin’s municipal uniforms – from sanitation workers’ jumpers to police officers’ blues – are made with sweatshop-free labor. The Make Austin SweatFree campaign, a proponent of the measure, notes that Austin will join more than 170 other state and local governments that have said no to sweatshop labor. The State and … Continue reading →

Texas is scheduled to execute Gilberto Reyes on June 21 for the March 1998 murder of Yvette Barraz. The state of Texas should not execute Reyes for his role in this crime. Executing Reyes would violate the right to life as declared in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and constitute the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. Reyes was raised in a neglected environment and suffered emotional abuse at the hands of his mother. His trial lawyer presented minimal … Continue reading →

Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition Blvd. Dr. Mona El-Farra, a physician, human rights activist, and the Middle East Children’s Alliance – http://www.mecaforpeace.org – Director of Gaza Projects, will be coming to the US for the first time to present a slideshow of her life and work in Gaza. Dr. El-Farra will speak to audiences across the country about the lives of Gaza’s Palestinians as they continue to endure military attacks and economic sanctions. More information: … Continue reading →

6pm-8pm, June 20, 2007, City Hall, 301 W. Second Street,1st Floor Agenda 1. 06-595-Related to a November 11, 2006 confrontation with DTAC officers that were rude and disrespectful in the manner they chose to speak to the complainant. 2. 06-594-Related to an officer bringing discredit to the department by ongoing harassment of an acquaintance throughout 2006. 3. 06-635-Related Excessive Force issues (Taser usage) during a November 23, 2006 traffic stop. 4. Community Policing Issues For additional information on any agenda … Continue reading →

On June 20, Texas is set to execute Lionel Rodriguez for the September 1990 murder of Tracy Gee. The state of Texas should not execute Rodriguez for his role in this crime. Executing Rodriguez would violate the right to life as declared in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and constitute the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. Furthermore, Rodriguez suffered abuse as a child from his alcoholic father. Please write to Gov. Rick Perry on behalf of Lionel Rodriguez! … Continue reading →

A reminder that TCADP is sponsoring the play “Our Town” to be performed on June 19th at the First Unitarian Universalist Church in Austin. A silent auction will be held in conjunction with the play. All proceeds from this evening will go to support TCADP. A flyer announcing this event is attached: The Paradox Players present Our Town, A play by Thornton Wilder Tuesday, June 19, 2007, Play begins at 8:00 PM, Silent auction starts at 7:00 PM Howson Hall … Continue reading →

Tuesday, June 19th (Handicap Parking @ Entrance Pleasant Valley Rd & Free parking @ MYEC) Juneteenth Traditional Parade Location: (lineup12th/Comal/MLK) 9:15am Tour de Hood Bikers 9:30am 2-K Freedom Run &Walk 9:50am Motor Cycle Ride 10:00am Traditional Juneteenth Parade (MLK-Chicon-Rosewod Ave.) Juneteenth Community Program & Celebration Location: 2300 Rosewood Ave. – 1182 North Pleasant Valley Rd 12:30pm Historical Community Program 1:00pm Juneteenth Celebration – Rosewood Park Rosewood Park includes a motor cycle show down Chestnut St Historical Community Program with dignities, … Continue reading →

Action item: In support of independent media, I’m hosting a community TV producer potluck/meet-up on Sat., June 16, at 4-5:30pm at Mitchie’s Gallery, 6406 N. I-35 (in the Lincoln Village Shopping Center), to discuss how Austin can preserve our Public Access Community Television. This is a free event. Anyone welcome. Past, present, and prospective producers are all invited to join us! We’ll network and discuss our strategy to keep independent media alive and strong in Austin! BACKGROUND/SOURCE Dear Editor (Austin … Continue reading →

Toward a world with no borders “NADIE ES ILEGAL!” PROTEST the U.S. BORDER WATCH (usborderwatch.com), an anti-immigration organization supported by the minutemen, as they march on the capital building. Date: Saturday June 16, 2007 Place: State Capital in Austin Time: 12:00 noon – 3:00pm La fecha: El Sabado junio 16, 2007 El lugar: la Capital en Austin El tiempo: 12:00 – 3:00pm – Si a La Amnistia Inmediata Para Todos – No Murrallas Y No Al Racismo – No A … Continue reading →

Friday, June 15 – 7pm – Resistencia Bookstore, casa de Red Salmon Arts, 1801-A South First St. Red Salmon Arts presents Cafe Libro, a bi-monthy open mike series, featuring Heather Bishop. She is a poet, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist exhibiting her talents on the microphone or on percussion from local clubs to the classroom. She embraces a wide variety of styles- reggae, hip-hop, pop, hippie jam, bluegrass, punk, and metal, making guest appearances with bands such as The Black Cat, Babe’s, … Continue reading →

Friday, June 15th, 7pm, MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop An interactive presentation on the Association for Justice and Reconciliation – a multi-ethnic coalition of Mayan massacre survivors demanding justice for genocide in Guatemala. Despite the continued threats they face, the AJR organizes to end the impunity enjoyed by the politicos and military brass that reigned over one of the hemisphere’s bloodiest genocide in modern times. The key target of the AJR’s organizing, Efrain Rios Montt – the coup-launching, evangelical … Continue reading →

THE DJEMBABES, AUSTIN’S ALL-WOMEN’S DRUMSONG ENSEMBLE, WILL BE PLAYING AT BARTON SPRINGS THIS THURSDAY EVENING FROM 8-9:30PM, POOLSIDE! PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF COMMUNITY, DANCE, DRUM, AND SONG AS WE HONOR THE WATERS OF OUR PRECIOUS AND BELOVED BARTON SPRINGS. THE DJEMBABES PERFORM THE BEAUTIFUL AND COMPELLING MUSIC OF WEST AFRICA , “AUSTIN-STYLE” ! WE WARMLY INVITE THE COMMUNITY OF AUSTIN TO JOIN US FOR THIS NIGHT OF RHYTHM UNDER THE STARS! BRING A BLANKET AND RELAX ON … Continue reading →

Backyard Event Benefit “A GATHERING UNDER THE OAKS” June 14th/Thursday evening 6:30 – 9:00pm * featuringlive world music with OLIVER RAJAMANI *and conversations with photographer & story teller PEGGY KELSEY and wine & light fare Where: 2703 Bridle Path/corner of Bridle Path & Exposition **suggested donation $25 (mailed to the Center, address below, or at the door) / student $20 * for more info, see www.austinpeacecenter.org For more information call 799-5117 RSVP by sending name, phone and email to contact@austinpeace … Continue reading →

6-13 RUTHIE FOSTER & BAND 6-27 IAN MCLAGAN AND THE BUMP BAND 7-11 STORYVILLE 7-25 CYRIL NEVILLE & TRIBE 13 8-08 JIMMY REED HIGHWAY 8-22 MARCIA BALL & BAND 107.1 KGSR presents Blues On the Green – there will be plenty of room for the family at Zilker Park Rock Island (on the north side of Barton Springs Road) for a free show from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Bring sunblock, a blanket & chairs, pets on leashes – and enjoy … Continue reading →