Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Music, Food, Beer, Poetry, Progressives

University of DC Justice Cafe' January 8th 6 to 10 p.m.
(It's OK to come after work, dinner will be served!)

University of DC Firebird Inn
Building 39, B-Level - 4200 Conn. Ave NW
Just above the Van Ness/UDC Metro (red line)
See:
http://www.udc.edu/campus_map.htm

Suggested donation $15 / $10 students / $5 kids.
No one turned away for lack of donation.
All ages event. Child activities powered by kids!

Cosponsored by Progressive Democrats of America!
Music by local performers! Food by Kit's Catering!
Poetry, Beer, Wine, Tabling, Progressive Networking!

SPECIAL BOOK TALK by Michael Shuman and Ian Fisk
Michael Shuman,
http://small-mart.org/staff#shuman, author of The Small Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses Are Beating the Global Competition and Going Local: Creating Self-Reliant Communities in the Global Age.

Ian Fisk, Executive Director of the William James Foundation
williamjamesfoundation.org, which is currently working with more than 150 teams of socially and environmentally sustainable entrepreneurs from all over the world, as well as more than 200 reading judges.

Performers, Showcase your talents! Organizations, Get Free Tabling!

Live performers:
* Poetry by Split This Rock Poetry Festival:
http://www.splitthisrock.org/
* LaPret premieres two all-new singles, "Play My Mind" and "Everything I Want" plus other songs from his upcoming solo Debut EP "2010: FASHION of ATTRACTION" Official Site:
http://www.LaPret2010.com
* Wynne Paris (of Wynne Paris and Groovananda), "Wynne’s artistic sound is derived from 20 years of musical adventures and spiritual experiences." Official Site:
http://www.wynneparis.com/
* Mike Bowers, Singer/Songwriter and UDC law student will mix the music and perform favorites for voice and guitar. Official Site:
http://mdbmusic.com/
* More performers expected.

Current list of tablers: Witness Against Torture* Pax Christi DC-Baltimore * Free Massage by Lisa Bregman (tips appreciated) * Free CranioSacral therapy sessions by Randy Goldberg
http://www.healingdc.com (tips appreciated) * David A. Clarke School of Law * Progressive Democrats of America * Gray Panthers of Washington, DC * Author Wilfredo Bohorquez * The Wendt Center * Split This Rock Poetry Festival * Democratic Socialists of America * More!

Organizations: Reserve your free table! Contact: mikehersh2007@gmail.com

Hosted by the University of the District of Columbia David Clarke School of Law
Upcoming Cafes: Feb 5th, March 5th, April 2nd--plan to be there!

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