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MoveOn.org played a huge role in the 2006 victories for Democrats and progressives. With very effective targeted ads and a massive phone bank campaign, it is likely that MoveOn.org was one of the most effective organizations this year. But they aren't relaxing yet. They realize that winning the election was just the beginning! They are already gearing up for the fight to keep the new Congress focused on key issues. To kick it off, there is an organizing party in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Mandate for Change Kickoff Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Come and be part of the campaign to keep our new Congress focused on solutions to the big issues -- health care, Iraq, energy, restoring constitutional freedoms. This is also a great chance to celebrate the changes in Washington with your Brooklyn neighbors! Location: Brooklyn, NY 11231 I won't be able to make it (my department's Holiday party is that evening!), but I hope it is a good start to the new legislative year. Cobble Hill, Brooklyn (RSVP for directions) MoveOn.org | ||
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Dallam-Dougou, African-Gypsy Jazz Friday December 8, 8pm: Brooklyn, NY Explores the common groove between the West African griots and the Hungarian dance fanatics. The all-star cast of musicians that could only be found in NYC includes Famoro Dioubate (balafon), Avram Fefer (sax/clarinet), Jacob Schulman-Ment (Hungarian fiddle), Sylvian Leroux (African flute), Tzafrir Lichtenstein (drums) and Raul Rothblatt (bandleader, cello). With special guest Tim Abdulla Fuson on Moroccan gimbre and Missia Diabate, the "Tina Turner" of West Africa. At The Village @ Güreje, 886 Pacific St. (Washington & Underhill), Brooklyn For info: 718-857-2522 Admission: $7 The Village @ Güreje, 886 Pacific St. (Washington & Underhill), Brooklyn | ||
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March for Justice with DFNYC, Community Leaders and Sean Bell's Family - Sat. Dec 16, 11:30am -Meet at 59th Street & 5th Avenue Community leaders from all over the City have planned a citywide call to action for prompt and decisive action to protest misconduct in the shootings of three young men by the NYPD on November 25. A massive "March for Justice," will take place this Saturday, December 16th, beginning at 11:30 am at 59th Street & 5th Avenue. Democracy for NYC along with Community Free Democrats and Three Parks Independent Democrats are joining our elected officials, civic and community leaders, and union members in a show of unity. Please join us Saturday. Let us know if you're coming. To join our group, email Bernadette at bevangelist@dfnyc.org. For more information about the march, contact 212-408-8416. NOTES: I should note that Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats is also spreading the word about this. I also should note that I have been told that this is not a permitted march, but that the police will not interfere. Joy and I will try to be there. Meet at 59th Street & 5th Avenue in Manhattan DFNYC, CBID, Community Free Democrats and Three Parks Independent Democrats Start: 15:00
Despite the crazy, anti-science whining of the Denial Lobby, global warming is REAL and there is something we can do about it. And with a new, far more reality-based Conrgess coming in, now is the time to get the ball rolling. MoveOn.org is ready to inform the public and pressure Congress to do something. On Saturday, December 16, 2006 thousands of MoveOn.org members are getting together across the country to sound the alarm about the climate crisis. They are going to get together in living rooms around the country, watch the blockbuster documentary, An Inconvenient Truth and press Congress to take action to solve our climate crisis. If you haven’t seen the movie, you have to (I saw Al Gore present it live!). If you have, you help raise awareness and push Washington to take action on the biggest crisis facing our planet. In America, political will is a renewable resource and together we can build the will to do what has to be done. Sign up to attend a house party near you. Or, if you prefer, host your own. Various MoveOn.org | ||
12 / 17
Start: 13:00
End: 18:00
Bill Batson,, former candidate for NY State Assembly, Preservationist for Underground Railroad sites, Director of Community Relations for the State Senate Democrats, and generally interesting guy and artist, is having an Art Show in Prospect Heights on December 17th, 1-6 PM, 767 Washington Ave.
Come check out Bill's excellent art and meet the artist. Who knows! Perhaps Hakeem Jeffries will stop by now that he has won the election and has adopted something similar to Bill's view of Ratner's Atlantic Yard's project? Joy and I will certainly try to be there! 767 Washington Ave., Brooklyn Bill Batson | ||
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Kakande Kwanzaa Concert: Thursday December 28th, 8 PM From Fula Flute net:
227 Duffield St. between Fulton and Willoughby in Brooklyn Jumbie Records | ||
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On Thursday, January 4th, at 6:00 p.m., the Center for Architecture – home to the New York City chapter of the American Institute of Architects – will screen “Brooklyn Matters,†a documentary by Brooklyn filmmaker, urban planner and historian Isabel Hill. The timely and urgent film exposes how powerful interests are circumventing community participation and skirting legal protections to push the “Atlantic Yards†project forward at any cost. Ms. Hill, a Brooklyn resident, and former planner in New York City’s Department of City Planning, directed the award-winning “Made in Brooklyn,†a documentary about the borough’s manufacturing industry. From the American Institute of Architects website:
536 LaGuardia Place (between West 3rd Street and Bleecker Street), Manhattan Center for Architecture Start: 19:30
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UPDATE: This event is being postponed Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats (CBID) Introduces the Candidates for Brooklyn's Council District 40 special election (probably scheduled for February). Yvette Clarke was elected to Congress on November 7 from the 11th Congressional District, to succeed Major Owens. She will vacate her seat on the City Council from Council District 40. CBID will hold a forum and endorsement vote for the special election to fill her seat on the Council. New members must have joined the Club by November 20 to vote at this meeting. The meeting will be held at 7:30 PM on Thursday, January 4, 2007 (7 days from today). at the Park Slope United Methodist Church, 6th Ave. & 8th Street in the basement (enter through the garden gate on 6th Ave). Park Slope United Methodist Church, 6th Ave. & 8th Street in the basement Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats | ||
