Monthly Archives: June 2007

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 . … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading →

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’ … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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.) … 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 … 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: … Continue reading →