Thursday, March 6, 7pm – 9pm, Resistencia Bookstore, casa de Red Salmon Arts, 1801-A South First St. PODER (People Organized in Defense of the Earth and her Resources) presents Poesía Mujer: an evening of cantos celebrating International Women’s Day featuring poetas/activistas de Austin. Join us to celebrate and honor the stories, activist work, and poetry by sisters struggling on the frontlines for social, political, artistic, and economic justice. The event will feature: sharon bridgforth, Susana Almanza, Janie Rangel, Carole Metellus, … Continue reading →

March 6th-16th 2008, 1412 W. Oltorf, Austin, Texas 78704 THE AUSTIN ENCHANTED FOREST PRESENTS the 4th ANNUAL Art Outside You think you know what art is, right? You visit a quiet, white-walled space, comment on esoteric art pieces, and exchange neutral, respectful remarks with your high-minded peers. Sound familiar? Prepare for the gallery opening that challenges that idea of art and presents something a little more off-the-wall. From March 6th through 16th the Austin Enchanted Forest will attempt to expand … Continue reading →

Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at the Ruiz Branch, located in East Austin, 1600 Grove Blvd. As part of Dagoberto Gilb’s national book tour the Austin Public Library will host the acclaimed writer. Gilb’s new novel, The Flowers (Grove Press, February 2008), is the story of Sonny Bravo, a young Mexican-American who comes of age falls in love while sweeping the decks of an apartment building named The Flowers, where he has come to live when his mother remarries. … Continue reading →

Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m., Senate Hearing Room E2.016, Texas State Capitol, Austin Perspectives at the Death House Door: A Special Hearing on Capital Punishment Legal experts, elected officials and religious leaders will convene at the State Capitol to discuss the issues surrounding the death penalty including wrongful convictions, lethal injection, the role of religion in the death penalty, and the impact of executions on those closest to the process. Exclusive clips from the Independent Film … Continue reading →

The precinct caucuses are an essential part of delegate selection, so if you wish to help determine who the Presidential candidates will be, on March 4 return to your polling place immediately after the polls close at 7 p.m. and sign in with your Presidential candidate preference. At the precinct caucuses there will also be an opportunity to introduce, discuss, and vote on issue resolutions that eventually could become part of the state and national party platforms. A variety of … Continue reading →

March 3, 2008, 6pm-8pm, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street,1st Floor Public Input Agenda 1) 07-651 –Critical Incident. 2) 07-328- Complainant is alleging excessive use of force. 3) 07-333-Allegations of Racial Profiling, and Failure to Identify 4) Community Policing Issues Complainants/Citizens may address the Citizen Review Panel about the above items. If you wish to address the Citizen Review Panel please sign up 30 minutes in advance of the Public session. For additional information on any agenda item, please contact … Continue reading →

Student and Community performances welcoming Nobel Laureate Wolé Sóyínká Sunday, March 2nd , 2008 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. B. Iden Payne Theatre (located on the corner of 23rd & San Jacinto, on UT Austin Campus) **** “Race, Rights, and the Agony of Darfur” Lecture by Wolé Sóyínká, Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature Monday, March 3rd, 2008 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. B. Iden Payne Theatre (located on the corner of 23rd & San Jacinto, on UT Austin Campus) BOTH … Continue reading →

Sunday, March 2nd, 6 p.m., Friends Meeting of Austin, 3707 E. Martin Luther King Jr. St., 78721 Community Meeting & Strategy Discussion Join us for a community meeting regarding Whole Foods and upcoming actions in the Fair Food Austin campaign. Greetings from Student/Farmworker Alliance – ATX! Thanks to everyone who supported the CIW’s recent visit to Austin. By all accounts, the weekend was a great success as members of CIW and SFA took the Campaign to Fair Food to thousands … Continue reading →

Two Talks: (1) Sunday, March 2: 12:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 14311 Wells Port Drive, west of I-35 off Wells Branch Parkway. (2) Monday, March 3, 7 p.m.: UT campus, Thompson Conference Center auditorium (TCC 1.100), map at “The God Strategy: Faith as a Political Weapon,” two talks by David Domke, Professor of Communication, U. of Washington Religion has long been a significant part of American politics. For much of this history, the confluence of faith and politics has … Continue reading →

Poetry In The Arts will meet March 1, 2008, at the Austin History Center located at 810 Guadalupe @ 9th Street in Downtown Austin at 2:00 PM. Featured poet will be Robert Elzy Cogswell, Robert’s poetry has been accepted for publication in the Texas Observer and in the Spring, 2008 issue of Muse. Open mic follows featured poet. (210-645-4235)

Saturday, March 1, UT Campus, Texas Union Information: http://www.texascommunitymedia.org Texas media makers, advocates, and activists will meet at the Texas Community Media Summit at the University of Texas at Austin on Saturday, March 1. The one day summit bringing together all kinds of community media – art, theater, print, radio, film, TV and Internet – is organized by channelaustin, Dallas iMedia Network, Houston Media Source, and the Texas Media Empowerment Project.

Saturday, March 1st, and Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 Sat. Registration, 9:30am Walk begins at 10:00am Sun. Registration, 1:45pm Walk begins at 2:30pm CROP Walk for Hunger is an annual nationwide event sponsored locally by Austin Area Inter-religious Ministries. In 2007, walkers representing some 110 faith communities and other organizations raised almost $122,000. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised stay in Austin to support food needs in local agencies. The rest go to more than 80 countries to alleviate hunger worldwide. … Continue reading →