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October 1 • Wednesday
Performance: LA Comedy Festival
Bi-annual comedy festival spanning 17 days and featuring 40 shows. A place for all things funny: stand-ups, sketches, improv and music comedy. $12. (323) 463-2942. <www.lacomedyfest.com>.
Community Event: Accessible City Expo
A Community Resources and Employment Fair. Join us for the annual community resources and employment fair in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Call for details. 9 AM to 3 PM. LA Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St. , Downtown LA. (213) 485-6334, <www.lacity.org/dod>.
Political Meeting: CAP LA
CA Partnership. Proposed Agenda: State & Federal Budget updates, Community Values Postcard Campaign, May Day in Sacramento , Ballot Positions. 3 PM. California Partnership/ Center for Community Change, 2533 W. Third St., # 101, LA. (626) 224-8189. <alepe@communitychange.org>. <california-partnership.org>.
Talk: David Icke
An evening with the author of “The Global Conspiracy,” and other books. 7:30 PM. The Million Dollar Theatre, 307 S. Broadway, Downtown LA. $40. (800) 984-0897. <sacredmysterieslive.com>.
October 2 • Thursday
Political Action: World Farm Animals Day
Still seeking volunteers: <www.WFAD.org>.
Conference: Deaf Student Leaders
“Leadership: What It Is and What It Is Not!” First California State Deaf Students Leadership Conference. Deaf CSUNians and National Center on Deafness. Oct. 2-5. $50. RSVP, space limited. CSU Northridge. <csun.leadershipconference@gmail.com>. <www.csun.edu/ncod>.
Political Action: Opt Out Leafleting
Providing info on LAUSD Opt Out forms used to block access by recruiters to students. RSVP quickly for details and specific information. Today at Taft HS; Oct. 6 at Reseda HS. San Fernando Valley . (818) 445-4224. <www.militaryfreeschools.org>.
Political Action: Haiti Vigil
An ongoing vigil and the one-year anniversary of the kidnapping of Haitian human right activist Lovinsky Pierre-Antoine. Noon to 1 PM. Brazilian Consulate, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 276-9833. <www.petitiononline.com/lovinsky/petition.html>.
Discussion: Communism
A second session discussing “Communism: The Beginning of a New State .” A Manifesto from the Revolutionary Communist Party , USA . Focusing on parts 4-7. Call to check details. Libros Revolucion, 312 W. 8th St., LA. (213) 488-1303. <librosrevolucion.blog.com>.
Film: “Masacre en Tlatelolco 1968”
A documentary about the October 2 Tlatelolco Massacre, 40 years later. 40 Años despues, en Españiol. Organized by/ Organizado por Santee MEChA and other groups/ y otros grupos. Free. 5:30-8 PM. Santee School / Escuela Santee Cafetería, 1921 Maple Ave. at Washington , LA.
Talk: Sister Rivers
A delegation from Munich who helped restore their river, the Isar, meets with local experts to talk about restoring the LA River and how to renaturalize it. Also Oct. 4 with the FoLAR Rio Fest and Rivvie Awards. 6 PM. Dept. of Water and Power, 111 North Hope St., LA. (323) 525-3388.
Political Meeting: Long Beach Greens
Regular meetings First Thursdays monthly. Greens work for a Fair Economy, a Just Society and a Sustainable Future. 7 PM. “It’s a Grind” Coffeehouse, 2162 E. Willow St., east of Cherry, Long Beach . <longbeach@greens.org>. <www.cagreens.org/longbeach>.
October 3 • Friday
October 3
Radical Women Conference:
The Persistent Power of Socialist Feminism. Speakers from Central America , China , Australia and the U.S. , plus interactive workshops. Discussions about building independent grassroots movements for revolutionary change; the role of women of color and immigrants in forging labor solidarity; multi-racial organizing; and youth and queer leadership. October 3-6, 2008, Women’s Building, San Francisco . Daily registration $15; students and low income $7.50. Everyone welcome. Register at www.RadicalWomen.org. For more information 323-732-6416.
Forum: Women & Aging
“Women Speak Out: Changing the Way Californians Age.” For older women, allies & leaders, especially women of color, immigrants & refugees, LGBT, disabled & low-income. RSVP, spaces filling rapidly. 10 AM - 3 PM. The California Endowment Center for Healthy Communities, 1000 N. Alameda St., LA. (415) 321-2047. <karlar@womensfoundca.org>. <www.womensfoundca.org>, link under “What’s New”.
Political Action: Glendale Peace Vigil
Regular peace vigil against the war in Iraq . Fridays. 5-7 PM. Broadway & Brand Blvd. , Glendale (818) 242-4320.
Political Action: Costa Mesa Peace Vigil
They’ve been at it since the US first bombed Afghanistan . Fridays. 5-7 PM. South Coast Plaza Entrance, Bristol & Anton, Costa Mesa . (714) 956-5037.
Political Action: San Gabriel Valley Vigil
Regular Friday evening Peace Vigil. San Gabriel Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 7-8:30 PM. Alhambra at Main and Garfield . (626) 281-8741.
Films: “Stealing America …”
“Stealing America Vote by Vote”. Topanga Peace Alliance . 7:45 PM. Yoga Desa, 120 Topanga Cyn. Blvd., Topanga. $10. (310) 455-9389. <www.topangapeacealliance.org>.
Benefit: Carla-Bration!
A night of comedy and jazz to celebrate & support multi-talented ALS-stricken artist Carla Zilbersmith. She is still performing. (As many of you know, my brother Eric passed away from ALS.) 8 PM. Steinway Hall, 12121 W. Pico Blvd., West LA. $20. (310) 476-6735. <jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com>.
October 4 • Saturday
Political Action: Keep Space for Peace
International Days of Protest. Organize a local action using their speakers bureau. Oct 4-12. (207) 443-9502. <globalnet@mindspring.com>. <www.space4peace.org>.
Conference: Water & Politics
In S. CA . A scholarly conference, free to the public. 8 AM - 4:30 PM. 1000 University Hall (Ahmanson), Loyola Marymount University , LA. (310) 342-3968. <wstalls@lmu.edu>. <www.lmu.edu/Page44727.aspx>.
Political Meeting: Clean-Money Campaign
The San Fernando Valley Clean Money Campaign works for full public funding of campaigns in California . First Saturdays monthly. 10 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 903-4771.
Music: Jazz at Drew
“Building Cultural Bridges Through Music.” With a cultural marketplace and health pavilion. 10:30 AM to 10 PM. Oct. 4-5. Charles Drew University Campus, 1731 E. 120th St., LA. $45. (213) 480-3232. <www.jazzatdrew.com>.
Political Meeting: 911 TruthLA
Regular monthly meeting of the 911TruthLA group. 1-5 PM. UnUrban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., LA. (310) 497-7255. <peterthottam@gmail.com.\>.<www.911truthla.com>.
Bailout vote stalls
911TruthLA invites you to an emergency crisis meeting this Saturday, October 4th to discuss the US Banking crisis and our launch of a new Wall Street bailout protest movement in Los Angeles with a website at www.madashellnetwork.org. We will discuss the dramatic acceleration of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis this past month and what Angelenos will can do about it. We will meet from 1 to 5 pm at the Unurban Cafe in Santa Monica located at 3301 Pico Blvd. Please see 911truthLA.com or www.madashellnetwork.org for map location, additional agenda details and RSVP information.
Community Event: “¡No se Olvida!”
“We will not Forget!” 40th Anniversary/ 40 Aniversario. Masacre en Tlatelolco/ Tlatelolco Massacre, 2 Oct. 1968. Musica, Poesia, Danza Cuahtemoc, Comida. Theatro Popular Mexico 68 por 5 PM. En Españiol. 1-8 PM. 2401 W. 6th St., LA. En frente del Consulado Mexico . (323) 829-4135. <lacomite@aol.com>.
Community Event: Pico Youth & Family Center
Grand Reopening. 3-6 PM. PYFC, 715 Pico Blvd. at Seventh, Santa Monica . (310) 922-5122. <www.picoyouth.org>.
Benefit: Animal Sanctuary
Annual “Compassionate Cuisine” food, and music benefit for Animal Acres and its animal sanctuary. 5-9 PM. 2nd City Council Gallery, 435 Alamitos Ave. , Long Beach . $35. <animalacres.org>.
Benefit: Art of Resistance
The 2008 Anniversary pARTy AuCTION of the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. Emcee Sandra Tsing Loh. Honoring Susan Adelman and Claudio Llanos, Erin Aubry Kaplan, John Carr & Yo. Dinner buffet and entertainment. 6:30 PM. Union Station, 800 North Alameda , Downtown LA. (323) 653-4662. <www.politicalgraphics.org>.
Forum: Re-Imagining America .
“Re-Imagining America with Some of the Nation’s Most Prominent Community Artist-Activists.” Linda Frye Burnham, Bill Cleveland & others. 7 PM. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place, LA. (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.laecovillage.org>.
October 5 • Sunday
Benefit: Rev. James Lawson
CAMS (Coalition Against Militarism in our Schools) hosts a special tribute to the Rev. James Lawson Jr. for his ongoing work in counter recruitment efforts. (He called Change-Links recently to comment a bit on our critical articles about Obama. Enjoyable.) 2-5 PM. 2523 Fourth St., LA. $50. (323) 251-2654 or (310) 573-1901. <teriklass@ca.rr.com>.
Political Meeting: Green Party of Orange County
Regular meeting. 2 PM. Board Room Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. , Irvine . (949) 559-7336. <www.ocgreens.org>.
Plays: “The Underbelly of Genius”
Two one-act Glenn Hopkins plays. “Three Made Only of Clay” (Gershwin, Lorca, & Wittgenstein) and “Mrs. Roosevelt” (which is repeated afterward in a 2nd language, today in Spanish). 3 PM. The Mootney Theatre, 2508 Stoner Ave., LA. $20. (310) 478-7379.
Political Meeting: Coalition for World Peace
Regular meeting. They’ll be planning how to keep the new Congress aware of what the people voted for. Bring snacks. Call to verify date. 3 PM. Korean Resource Center, 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA. <staff@coalitionforworldpeace.org>.
Political Action: 911TruthLA
Regular Sunday Antiwar/ Truth outreach at the Third St. Promenade. Every Sunday. 4-8 PM. Third St. & Arizona , Santa Monica . (310) 893-9762. <peterthottam@gmail.com>.<www.911truthla.com>.
Films: “Holyland: Common Ground”
Screening of the film by Ed Gaffney and Alicia Dwyer about a growing movement of Israelis and Palestinians who choose to live together in peace. Gaffney will be present for a discussion after the film. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.
October 7 • Tuesday
Films: Latino International Film Festival
Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival with films from the United States , Latin America, Caribbean, Spain , and Portugal . October 7 through 13, call for schedule. Arc Light Cinemas, 6360 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood . $10. (323) 469-9066. <www.latinofilm.org>.
October 8 • Wednesday
Cultural Event: Jewish New Year
The Sholem Community Organization hosts the celebration. With a readings and music focusing on peace & justice, and with progressive Muslim participation. Sholem’s annual Kol Nidre program (co-sponsored by the Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring) takes place the eve of Yom Kippur. 7:00 PM. $40-60. Venice High School Auditorium, 13000 Venice Blvd., LA. (818) 760-6625. <www.sholem.org>.
Discussion: “Monthly Review”
Regular free discussion of articles in the magazine. Today’s topic is “Humanitarian Imperialism” from the Sept. issue. 7:30 PM. Yahoo Colorado Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica . (310) 390-0306.
October 9 • Thursday
Films: Freewaves
The 2008 Freewaves Film festival, “Hollywould.” Over 199 experimental films & videos from around the world and 50 venues in the Hollywood Blvd. area. Oct. 9-13. <www.freewaves.org/hollywould/release1.pdf> or <www.freewaves.org>.
Cultural Event: Yom Kipur
The Workmen’s Circle celebration of Yom Kipur expressing the essential interrelatedness of one’s own actions and the larger community. 3 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $10. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>.
Celebration: John Lennon
The annual celebration of the birthday of John Lennon. With speakers, cake and more. Sponsored by the Alliance for Survival and Jerry Rubin. 6:30 PM. Capital Records, John’s Star, 1750 N. Vine St. , Hollywood . (310) 399-1000. <JerryPeaceActivistRubin@earthlink.net>.
Discussion: WPA
The LA Workers Center’s regular Thursday Night Forum talks about the Works Progress Administration and whether a new one would pull us out of economic disaster. 7 PM. LA Workers Center , 1251 S. St. , Andrews Place, LA. (323) 735-3104. <info@losangelesworkers.org>.
October 10 • Friday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
LA CITY HALL - "MAD AS HELL" PROTEST (Friday, Oct. 10th @ 10 AM)
Contacts: Chuck Noyes; Peter Thottam (JD/MBA)
Email: californiaspy@gmail.com; Peterthottam@gmail.com
Web site address: http://www.madashellnetwork.org/
Main Tele #: (818) 881-5306
MadasHellNetwork.Org invites you to :
Los Angeles, California---Los Angeles City Hall--- Friday, October 10th at 10 am. This past Saturday, over 100 activists met from 1 to 5 pm at Santa Monica's Unurban Cafe and resolved to send a message to their elected leaders throughout Southern California at their anger and outrage at the recent bailout package's passing. Activists from Code Pink, World Can't Wait and other local activists groups will be joining in this public action to demand economic justice, mortgage relief and true accountability from the Wall Street crooks and DC politicians that are destroying Americans' confidence in our financial system and in our system of government.
TIME & LOCATION
MadasHellNetwork.org thus announces a mass call to action to join us at City Hall to ask that the City Council of Los Angeles pass a resolution that the Federal Government immediately seek to help provide relief to homeowners (voters, taxpayers), and not to bail out the Investment and Commercial Bankers who created the housing bubble by lobbying for unprecedented de-regulation.Please arrive at 200 North Spring St. by 9:45 am to give yourself time to park in the public parking lots nearby. Bring letters for our city council members and your draft 1 to 2 minute public comments for cable public access broadcast. Public comments are 2 minutes per person. All press and media invited.
The Investment Bankers are stealing the silverware on their way out of town. Henry Paulson, worth Half a Billion Dollars, two years ago, head of Goldman Sachs, has asked for unprecedented and unquestioned authority to parcel out $700 Billion of your hard-earned tax dollars to make up for the thievery and mistakes of his fellow Investment Bankers, the so-called Masters of the Universe. Mr. Paulson, without Judicial or Congressional oversight, wants to hand out your money to his cronies. What about your brother, your cousin, your friend, who is to be foreclosed? What about Health Care (the only people who have adequate health care these days are Congress, and Dick Cheney.)
Help us tell the Politicians, who work for YOU, that you know their scheme, and that you are Mad as Hell, and you Aren't Going to Take it Anymore!!!!
MadasHellNetwork.org is a coalition of activists who want to raise consciousness about the fiscal activities of our government, and we want a return to sound fiscal policies which benefit We, the People. This is a Hot Button issue now, and will not go away. We are asking for a return to Open Government, and an end to the pickpocketing of American Taxpayers, and, by extension, local and state governments.
Contacts: Chuck Noyes; Peter Thottam (JD/MBA)
Email: californiaspy@gmail.com; Peterthottam@gmail.com
Web site address: http://www.madashellnetwork.org/
Main Tele #: (818) 881-5306
Performance: Latino Arts Works
Annual Latino New Works Festival curated by Leo Garcia. With performance, spoken word, dance & more. Oct. 10-12. 8:30 PM. Highways, 1651 - 18th St. , Santa Monica . $20. (310) 315-1459. <www.highwaysperformance.org>.
October 11 • Saturday
Political Action: Keep Space for Peace
A vigil at the front gate of Vandenberg AFB (the Star Wars missile launch base). 1 PM. Lompoc , CA. (831) 206-5043. <macgregoreddy@gmail.com>. <www.vandenbergwitness.org>.
Music: World Festival of Sacred Music
LA’s largest citywide festival featuring forty events of music and dance. Festival events works from more than 1500 local and international artists with diverse traditions in forty venues across the city. October 11-26. (310) 825-0507. <www.festivalofsacredmusic.org>.
Information: Immigration
Immigration Information Fair. Immigration experts & lawyers invited from groups including CARECEN, CHIRLA, El Rescate, MALDEF & others. 9 AM - Noon. Registration 8:30 AM. Free, pre-registration recommended. Bassett County Park Gymnasium, 510 N Vineland Ave. , La Puente . (562) 801-2134.
Books: Latino Book and Family Festival
Promoting literacy in the Latino community. Authors, booksignings, readings, exhibitors, kids booths, entertainment, and ethnic food. October 11-12. 10 AM - 6 PM. Arc Light Theater, Sunset & Vine, Hollywood . (760) 434-4484, <www.lbff.us>.
Political Action: Protest Iraq Occupation
A demonstration on the Fifth Anniversary of the US Senate’s authorization of the war in Iraq . Refreshments, music, poetry songs & speakers at 1:30 PM at adjacent Delhi Park . (Also maybe an LA action.) Noon. Armed Forces Recruiting Station, 612 Warner Ave. , Santa Ana . (714) 235-6083. <autumnpage@gmail.com>.
Art: Fears, Biases and Anxieties
Carl Combert presents “The Real Me,” two dozen self-portraits. Reception today. Runs to Nov. 14. Gallery hours 10 AM to 5 PM. Tonight 7-9 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.
October 12 • Sunday
Poetry: “23 Degrees of Sarah Palin”
On Sunday evenings, 8-9 PM, Oct 12, 19, 26 & Nov 2. Submit plays at their website. Poets, artists, musicians and others are encouraged to submit via email. Unknown Theater, 1110 Seward , LA. <varda@unknowntheater.com>. <www.23degreesofsarahpalin.com>.
Political Action: End Immigrant Raids
National Day Against Immigrant Raids and Oppression. Details TBD. (213) 403-0131. <info@ImmigrantSolidarity.org>. <www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org>.
Music: A Taste of Folk Music
A free folk music, dance, and storytelling festival held in conjunction with the Taste of Encino street fair. Over 150 food booths along four blocks of Ventura Blvd. Ethnic & health foods. 10 AM - 5 PM. Encino Park, Ventura Boulevard , Encino. (818) 817-7756. <www.ctmsfolkmusic.org>.
Community Event: Valley Pride:
Los Angeles/Valley Pride: GLBT Awareness Festival. 11 AM to 6 PM. CBS Studio Center , 4024 Radford Ave. , Studio City . $10. <www.lavalleypride.org>.
Talk: Gore Vidal
Author and political critic Gore Vidal will speak on America in Peril at the annual Garden Paty of the ACLU Pasadena/Foothills Chapter. 2 PM to 5 PM. Harbeson Hall, Pasadena Cith Collge , Colorado Blvd. at Hill (626) 797-5482. Elliot@telespan.com>
Talk: Dr. Helen Caldicott
“The Presidential Campaign and the Fate of the Earth.” 2 PM. First Congregational Church, Third & Cedar, Downtown Long Beach .
Discussion: Revolution and the Liberation of Black People
A special issue of “Revolution” newspaper on the emancipation of humanity and the struggle for the liberation of Black people. 2 PM. The paper is available the last part of Sept. in print or on line. Libros Revolucion, 312 W. 8th St., LA. (213) 488-1303. <librosrevolucion.blog.com>.
Films: “The Power of Song”
A showing of the film about Pete Seeger with family, friends and Bruce Springsteen helping to tell Pete’s story. 2 PM. 2617 S. Hauser , LA. (818) 785-4778.
Plays: “Immediate Family”
A one women play by Terry Baum about the situation gays and lesbians face in hospitals and elsewhere when partners are neither considered nor consulted. No one turned away. 3 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $20. (310) 552-2007. <www.circlesocal.org>.
October 13 • Monday
Community Event: Alcatraz
Annual Sunrise gathering on Alcatraz Island for the International Day of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. 5 AM. Meet at Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier #31/ San Francisco . $11. (415) 641-4482 or(415) 981-7625. <janeenantoine@mac.com>. <www.treatycouncil.org>.
Films: Environmental Films.
Filmmaker Sheila Laffey in person with her socially concerned films inviting activism. “Walden,” Thoreau’s words at Walden Pond filmed on location during the fall foliage season. “Hawaii In Transition: Vision For A Sustainable Future” covers active community projects in terms of the five elements (fire, earth, water, wood, air) with Hawaiian chanting, filmed on location in the islands. Also “South Central Farm: Oasis In A Concrete Desert ” and others. 6 PM. Unurban Coffeehouse 3301 Pico Blvd , Santa Monica , (310) 306-7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <www.myspace.com/sevendudleycinema>.
Political Meeting: S.F. Valley Greens
Second Monday monthly. 7:30 PM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 380-1252.
October 14 • Tuesday
Political Action: March for Schools
Saying no to Prop. 6 which seeks more funds for incarcerating youth rather than educating them. Bus Riders Union & others. 2:30 PM. Twin Towers Jail, 450 Bauchet St., LA. (213) 387-2800.
Talk: Toxic Profits
“Poisoned Profits: The Toxic Assault on Our Children.” Booksigning by the authors, discussion & call to action. 6:30 PM. All Saints Church, 132 N Euclid Ave. , Pasadena . (213) 689-9170. <amascarenas@psrla.org>.
October 15 • Wednesday
Political Action: LA Greens
Get involved in local issues, learn about the Green Party and become an active, grassroots citizen. Third Wednesdays monthly. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third Street , Los Angeles . (323) 651-5539. <www.losangelesgreens.org>.
Films: Dr. Video
John Hunt (aka Dr. Video) was the first Video Jockey (before MTV) wowing Venice audiences in 1975. Pioneer documentarian Hunt (in person) screens his revealing portraits of Henry Miller, Lisa Lyon, Lindsay Anderson, Count Basie & others. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330.
Plays: “The Rivalry”
A production of the Norman Corwin play about the Lincoln Douglas debates and how Mary Douglas was beguiled by Lincoln . A Plays the Thing, production of LA Theatre Works. Oct. 15-19. 8 PM. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA. $40. (877) 722-4849. <www.skirball.org>.
Talk: Who Stole the Stature of Liberty ?
A talk by Mexican born writer and critic Llan Stavans about the state of immigration in America today. 8 PM. Skirball Culture Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA. $10. (877) 722-4849. <www.skirball.org>.
October 16 • Thursday
SPECIAL WHITTIER FILM EVENT - OCT. 16TH
EVENT INFO:
Who:
The Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition hosts a free film every month.
For more information about the screening call (562) 587-6270 or (562) 698-9154 or see: http://www.WhittierPeace.org
What:
This month we will be screening STEALING AMERICA: Vote by Vote.
Where:
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
7056 Washington Ave.; Whittier; CA 90602
N/E corner of Wardman St. and Washington Ave. Washington Ave (not Blvd) runs north and south two short blocks east of Greenleaf. Park on Washington (there is additional parking in the back of the church.) Walk through the second gate north of Wardman.
When:
Thursday, October 16th at 7pm
Why:
STEALING AMERICA: Vote by Vote brings together behind-the-scenes perspectives from the U.S. presidential election of 2004 - plus startling stories from key races in 1996, 2000, 2002 and 2006. Unbiased and nonpartisan, the film sheds light on a decade of vote counts that don't match votes cast - uncounted ballots, vote switching, under-votes and many other examples of election totals that warrant serious investigation.
Watch STEALING AMERICA and be prepared on November 4th!
Classes: Immigrant Rights
Annual CA Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) regional trainings for organizational members. Health care, language access, immigration law and enforcement issues, media messaging, assistance to domestic violence and trafficking survivors and more. 9 AM - 4 PM, registration opens at 8:15 AM. $50-80. RSVP, may already be closed. Japanese American National Museum , 100 N Central Ave., LA. (916) 448-6762. <www.caimmigrant.org>.
Talk: Susan Nathan
Human rights activist and author of “The Other Side of Israel : My Journey Across the Jewish Arab Divide” speaks in LA. 4 PM, UCLA Hillel, 574 Hilgard Ave., LA. (310) 916-8888. Also Oct. 18 at 7:30 PM, Beverly Hills Public Library, 444 N. Rexford Dr. , Beverly Hills . And Oct. 19 at Temple Shir Sholom, 1827 California Ave. , Santa Monica . (310) 916-8888 or (310) 472-0430. <HappyWally@aol.com>. <www.RaoulWallenbergInstitute.org>.
Political Meeting: Atheists United
Third Thursdays monthly. San Fernando Valley Chapter. Call for time and place. (818) 988-2806. <www.atheistsunited.org/calendar>.
Film; “Stealing America Vote by Vote”
A sscreeing of the film “Stealing America : Vote by Vote”about recently US elections. Sponsore by Whitter Peace and Justice Coaltion. 7 PM. St Mathias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washingt Ave. , Whittier . www.WhittierPeace.org
October 17 • Friday
Conference: Gandhian Wisdom
International Conference on “Rediscovering Gandhian Wisdom: Building a Peaceful Future.” With Gandhi’s grandson Rajmohan Gandhi, Bernard Lafayette (who worked with MLK) & Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Samdhong Rinpoche. Oct. 17-19. Visit <http://www.csupomona.edu/~ahimsacenter/conference/conference_08.shtml>. Cal Poly, Pomona . (909) 869-3868. <tsethia@csupomona.edu>.
Classes: Conflict Resolution
Alternatives to Violence Project/CA. Contact them for details. Oct. 17-19, LA/ Pasadena , <andreabriggs1@yahoo.com>. Also Nov 1-2, Santa Barbara / Ventura , <gay@neuro.fsu.edu>. (805) 682-3277. <patmhardy@earthlink.net>. <www.AVPCalifornia.org>.
Talk: Blase Bonpane
Blaise presents his new book “Civilization is Possible” and previews the Encuentro event (see Oct 18) as well as his views on war, peace and justice. 7 AM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. <ROHDEVICTR@aol.com>.
Art: Infinity Ate Art Show
New paintings, photography and assemblages by Brooke Harker, Theresa Hulme, MX Farina, Gerry Fialka, Hillary Kaye, Frank Lane, Bruce Meade, and others. Runs to Oct. 24. 6-10 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330.
October 18 • Saturday
Conference: Encuentro
The 24th UUSC Latin America Encuentro focuses on Immigration & U.S. Policy in Latin America . Keynoted by Wayne Cornelius, Paula Cruz Takash, Raul Hinojosa-Ojeda and Blasé Bonpane. Workshops & more. $20 pre-registration. 10 AM - 4 PM. Throop Church, 300 S Los Robles Ave. , Pasadena . $25. (626) 795-8825, or (714) 567-0188.
Political Meeting: Bus Riders Union
Monthly meeting. Light refreshments at 9:30 AM. 10 AM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (213) 387-2800.
Art: Arts Day – Festival del Artista
Clyde Porter Arts Day – Festival del Artista is a celebration of the arts and culture in the Valley. Includes street performers, fine art exhibits, chalk artists, children’s games, dive entertainment, food, and refreshments. 11 AM to 6 PM. Owensmouth Ave. between Sherman Way and Wyandotte St. (818) 884-1907, <www.whctheatre.com>.
Community Event: Claude Pepper
The Claude Pepper Sr. Citizen Center honors the man for whom the center is named. Pepper always supported and defended programs for older Americans. 11 AM to 4 PM. Claude Pepper Sr Center, 1762 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA. (310) 559-9677.
Benefit: Empowerment Project
Academy Award winning filmmakers Barbara Trent & David Kasper of The Empowerment Project. With clips from their film in progress. 7 PM. $10 includes desserts & drinks. RSVP. 3967 Shedd Terrace, Culver City . (310) 838-8131. <Fdorrel@Addictedtowar.com>. <www.empowermentproject.org>.
October 19 • Sunday
Discussion: “Nation” Mar Vista
Discussion group about the magazine’s articles. Usually third Sundays monthly. Call first. 2 PM. 4054 Coolidge Ave. , Mar Vista , LA. (310) 391-1707.
Poetry: Farewell to Bush
Relive eight years of horrible memories in poetry. With John Harris, Frankie Drayus, Carmen Vega, Michael C Ford, Sherman Pearl & more. Or pre-signup for Open Mic at the event website: <oct-19-beyond-baroque.wetpaint.com>. $7. 4-7 PM. Other events from their 40th Anniversary year at BB’s website. Beyond Baroque Literary/Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd. (half-mile west of Lincoln ), Venice . (310) 822-3006. <www.beyondbaroque.org>.
October 20 • Monday
Talk: Sister Rivers
A delegation from Munich who helped restore their river, the Isar, meets with local experts to discuss restoring the LA River and re-naturalized it. Also Oct. 4 with the FoLAR Rio Fest and Rivvie Awards. 6 PM. DWP, 111 N. Hope St., LA. (323) 525-3388.
October 21 • Tuesday
Art: Rebecca Campbell
An articulate young LA artist. Her beautiful and haunting narrative work fuses abstraction and representation with wide gestural strokes, but remaining attentive to detail. 2-4 PM. Blankenship Ballet Studio, 132 Brooks Ave. , Venice , (310) 306-7330.
October 22 • Wednesday
Political Action: End Repression!
Annual National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression & the Criminalization of a Generation. 2 PM. LA March starts at Temple St & Los Angeles St in front of LAPD Parker Center in Downtown LA marching to MacArthur Park for a rally & candlelight vigil.
Films: “I’m A Stranger Here Myself”
Myron Meisel’s (in person) probing documentary about Nic Ray’s last film “We Can’t Go Home Again,” his radical independent feature with hippie and student collaborators. Plus: Johnny Smoke’s Circus of Fun at 6 PM. Multi-media experimentation & potluck. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330.
October 23 • Thursday
Books: Mike Farrell
“Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist.” Farrell focuses on ending the Death Penalty. 2 PM. UCLA BookZone, 308 Westwood Plaza, Ackerman Union #B133, Westwood. Also, November events in Camarillo & Irvine : <www.akashicbooks.com/justcallmemikeevents.htm>.
Cultural Event: “Yiddish Theater”
A program that explores the hidden history of artist Marc Chagall and the Moscow State Yiddish Theater. With Kolya Borodulin. 7:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 552-2007.
Political Meeting: Healthcare or All California
The San Fernando Valley chapter meeting, working or single-payer universal healthcare and SB 840. Come and learn more. 7:30 PM. State Office Bldg., 6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 135, Van Nuys. (818) 766-7318.
October 25 • Saturday
Conference: Third Party Alternatives
“Independent Electoral and Local Politics: the Alternative to the U.S. Two-party System.” National Conference & Summit. Union del Barrio-Oxnard and MEChA de Oxnard College. Oxnard Community College , 4000 S. Rose Ave. Oxnard . <allpowertothepeople805@yahoo.com>.
Conference: Race & Elections
“The Ballot Box and Beyond: Race, Elections and the Making of History.” AWARE-LA ( Alliance of White Anti-Racists Everywhere). Free. 3-6:30 PM. UCLA Downtown Labor Center, 675 S. Park View St., LA. <awarela@gmail.com>. <awarela.org> or <www.myspace.com/awarela>.
Discussion: Alliance for Democracy
The Alliance for Democracy meeting will be talking about the state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot. Bring literature to share. 10:15 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 903-4771.
Talk: God!
Theodore M. Drange speaks on “God: Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast.” He often speaks on the existence or not of God and is a professor of the philosophy religion. Sponsored by the Humanist Association of LA. 11 AM. Yahoo Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica . (310) 479-2236. <larry-a-taylor@att.net>.
Music: Palestinian Hip Hop
Their only SoCal Performance. DAM means “Da Arabian MC’s” or ‘blood’ in Arabic. East and West fusion combining Arabic percussion & melody with urban Hip Hop. $25. 8-11 PM. Tom Bradley International Hall, Deneve Plaza at UCLA, 417 Circle Drive West, West LA. (510) 338-2674 or (760) 685-3243. <dam@al-awdacal.org>. For advance reservations, Al-Awda & PRRC: <al-awdacal.org/dam.html>. SJP at UCLA: <www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/sjp/Home.html>.
October 26 • Sunday
Political Action: Don’t Suppress FNB!
Global Day of Action to Stop the Repression of Food Not Bombs in the U.S. Local actions are still in the formative stages. Despite recent infiltration & disruption by the FBI & other agencies, FNB is “not” a terrorist group. (800) 884-1136. <keith@foodnotbombs.net>. <www.foodnotbombs.net>.
Community Event: SisterFire LA Arts
A multimedia arts visual/performance art show showcasing self-identified women of color, transgender, gender queer, and gender non-conforming people. Art, photography, indy films, performance, etc. Time & location TBD. (626) 354-8297 or (323) 580-7235. <l.a.incite@gmail.com>. <www.myspace.com/incite_la>.
Political Meeting: LA Atheists United
Fourth Sundays monthly. 11 AM. Center for Inquiry West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd. , Hollywood . (323) 666-4258. <www.atheistsunited.org/calendar>.
Forum: Making Revolution in the USA
A talk followed by a discussion. 1 PM. Cal State LA, Golden Eagle Ballroom. (213) 488-1303. www.revcom.us>
Forum: ACLU Forum
On the Criminalization of Children and Prop. 6. 2 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.Circlesocal.org>.
Films: “El Benny”
A Cuban film chronicling excesses of vice & talent. Co-Sponsored by the LA Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba . 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 552-2007.
October 27 • Monday
Political Meeting: Westside Progressives
Regular meeting. Democratic Westside Progressives. 7-9 PM. St. Bede’s Church, 3590 Grandview Blvd. , Mar Vista. (310) 490-3858. <www.democraticwestsideprogressives.org>.
October 28 • Tuesday
Films: “The Lioness”
A new documentary about women who went to Iraq as cooks, clerks and mechanics and returned as the first generation of female combat veterans. Part of the ITVS documentaries at the Egyptian and Aero Theatres. Runs to Dec. 16. 7:30 PM. Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. , Hollywood . $10. (310) 753-8503 or (323) 466-FILM. <www.egyptiantheatre.com>.
October 29 • Wednesday
Volunteer Opportunity : Change-Links Meeting
The monthly mailing and discussion meeting for Change-Links, the paper you are reading now. Come on by, pick up some copies to distribute. Noon - 2:30 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (818) 782-1412. <change@pacbell.net>. <change-links.org>.
Support: Activist Support Circle .
Activist Support Circle , is a relaxed and supportive environment where activists can become stronger, more motivated and more optimistic. Jerry Rubin & the LA Alliance for Survival. Last Wednesdays monthly. 7-9 PM. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St. , Santa Monica . (310) 399-1000. <activistsupportcircle.org>.
Music: Jewish Music
The Jacque Thibaud Trio and Leo Marcus perform rarely heard works of Jewish Composers. 7:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $20. (310) 552-2007.
Films: “Cracker Crazy”
Georg Koszulinski’s historical story of Florida ’s history from a different point of view. From 12,000 natives to the KKK and Walt Disney. With a pre-show. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave. , Venice . (310) 306-7330.
October 30 • Thursday
Plays: International Latino Theatre Festival
A showcase for Latino Theater in the United States and a broad, ongoing series of forums and workshops are available. October 30 through November 16, Thursdays thru Sundays. Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. , Hollywood . $20. (323) 960-5132. <www.fitla.org>.
