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Often times, events are created last-minute as news breaks throughout the world. This posting will be updated throughout the month, so keep checking back. Links to updates will be posted via this blog's companion Twitter and/or Facebook, so be sure to follow. If you have an event you would like considered for this posting, email me at los.angeles@live.com.Last updated Thu 10 Mar.
–RJN
Friday 4 March 2011
Protest — Protest against Mayor of Arcadia and "Focus on the Family." The mayor chose a representative from the anti-LGBT organization, Focus on the Family, as a keynote speaker at a community breakfast. Come protest the use of public funds to help spread this hate group's message.
Arcadia Community Center
365 Campus Drive, Arcadia 91007
6:30AM - 8:30AM
Saturday 5 March 2011
Call-To-Action — Stand with the Irvine 11. Eleven students are facing prosecution be the Orange County District Attorney for exercising their right to protest during a speech by Israeli Ambassador to the US, Michael Oren.
IIOC Multi-Purpose Room
Islamic Institute of Orange County
1220 N State College Boulevard, Anaheim 92806
6:30 PM
Sunday 6 March 2011
Saddleback Church
1 Saddleback Pkwy, Lake Forest 92630
Doors open at 4PM, close at 5:30 PM, event at 6PM.
Monday 7 March 2011
Protest — Tony Blair Speaking Tour. Join members of Code Pink and other like-minded anti-war activists in protesting British war criminal and former Prime Minister of England, Tony Blair.
Bank of America Performing Arts Center at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks 91362
8PM
Tuesday 8 March 2011
Links:
Association of Filipinas, Feminists Fighting Against Imperialism, Refeudalization & Marginalization (AF³IRM)
CODE PINK
Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER)
Westwood Federal Building
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood 90024
5:30-8:30PM
Protest — Tony Blair Speaking Tour. Join members of Code Pink and other like-minded anti-war activists in protesting British war criminal and former Prime Minister of England, Tony Blair.
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Redondo Beach 90278
8PM
Amplified sound is not allowed because of it's proximity to the courthouse- so bring whistles, drums, bells, and any other type of noisemaker that you can dream up!
This demonstration is to demand that Governor Brown take action. Brown has the authority and the legal wherewithal to take charge of the crisis.
Los Angeles County Court
12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk
12Noon - 1PM
Wednesday 9 March 2011
A speaking tour to look at what's behind our massive prison build-up, why so many people of color are locked up and what we can do about it.
From death rows to super-maxes, over 2.3 million men and women sit behind bars today. "Lethal Injustice" speakers are organizing on the front-lines of the fight against criminal injustice, taking a stand against the racist, prison build-up and harsh sentencing.
This national speaking tour will be featuring panelists including, exonerated prisoners, family members, activists, lawyers and scholars.
University of Southern California
651 West 35th Street, Los Angeles 90089
7-9PM
Protest — Tony Blair Speaking Tour. Join members of Code Pink and other like-minded anti-war activists in protesting British war criminal and former Prime Minister of England, Tony Blair.
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
300 East Green Street, Pasadena 91101
8PM
Friday 11 March
Women are at the forefront of the struggle against imperialism and war and have been for decades. Women have lead the Black liberation struggle, the struggle for LGBT equality, for immigrant rights, as well as struggles to achieve and build socialism around the world. Come and discuss with us the many contributions of women revolutionaries in the overall struggle for liberation and equality. We'll talk about:
- A working-class perspective on fighting back against anti-women attacks.
- How socialism lays the foundation for eradicating women’s oppression.
- Women leaders in the movement for socialism: Cuba, Soviet Union, Vietnam, China, Palestine, U.S. and beyond ...
- The origins of International Women's Day and what it means for workers around the world.
- The leading role of women in anti-war, anti-imperialist struggles.
For more info call 323-810-3380 or email la@pslweb.org.
PSL-Los Angeles Headquarters
137 N Virgil Avenue #203, Los Angeles 90004
7:30PM
Sunday 13 March 2011
Celebration — International Women's Day Celebration. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. Speak-out Tribute to Female Rebels around the Globe. Honor women workers past and present from Los Angeles to Cairo who have stood for freedom, justice and equality. Radical Women’s commemoration will include toasts, poetry, an interactive art exhibit for all ages and an international buffet. The program begins at 2pm, followed by dinner at 4pm. A $3.00 door and $10.00 dinner donation are requested. For more information call 323-732-6416, email radicalwomenla@earthlink.net
Solidarity Hall
2170 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles 90018
2PM
Tuesday 15 March 2011
Protest — Collective Bargaining Is Just Plain Fair Rally.
Meet at northeast corner of Culver Drive and Alton Parkway, Irvine 92614
5:30PM
Thursday 17 March 2011
Criminals should not profit from their crimes.
Join Code Pink and other activists in protesting in LA on the 16th of March.
See the CODEPINK War Criminals Calendar: http://codepinkalert.org/article.php?id=5145
See details of the Rumsfeld talk and signing: http://donaldrumsfeld.eventbrite.com/
March 16, 2011, 11:30am, Wednesday Morning Club Welcomes Donald Rumsfeld with David Horowitz,
11:30 am Reception
12:15 pm Luncheon
1:45 pm Book Signing
Four Seasons
300 S. Doheny Drive, Los Angeles 90291
11:30AM
Call To Action — Can't Slice It Any Thinner–California Budget Cuts: What They Are And How To Fight Them. Bring your ideas on what to do next in the ongoing battle to retain quality public schools and social services. With Governor Brown’s state budget calling for cuts in services and layoffs; dumping additional expenses on already hard pressed city and county budgets; and more regressive taxes; a militant community-labor response is needed. Working people can’t take another round of shredding the safety net, losing jobs, or paying more out of pocket taxes. The economic crisis is not going away, and the politicians propose either more cuts or more regressive taxes. Unbelievable! It’s time to make the bosses pay for the crisis they created.
Admission is free. Snacks and beverages are available for a small donation. Childcare and translation will be provided on site.
For more info contact: Omar Hussein (English) at 818-613-0146 or omarhussein@gmail.com or Yuisa Gimeno (Spanish) at 323-369-6343 or radicalwomenla@earthlink.net.
AFSCME Council 36
514 Shatto Place, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles 90020
6:30PM
Saturday 19 March 2011
Meet at
Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street
12 noon.
Presentation — "Separation of Church & State: The Most Important War and Peace Issue of the 21st Century." The Orange County chapter Of Americans United for Separation of Church and State March meeting features Judge Jim Gray. He will be speaking on: "Separation of Church & State: The Most Important War and Peace Issue of the 21st Century." He has noted that some consider this a controversial topic because they see it as an attack on religion. In response he says: “I simply do not agree with that assessment. I view this separation as being one of the most important war-and-peace issues of the 21st century. Of course there will be some exceptions, but in general governments that maintain the separation of church and state will be far less likely to be involved in war than those that do not. For example, we all should be concerned today about the governments of Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan and others where religion plays a large part in the affairs of government.” Given the events of recent weeks this will be very timely.
Doors open at 1:30 for snacks and socializing and seating will be on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Judge Gray received his law degree from USC in 1971 prior to which he served in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica. Judge Gray was elevated to the Orange County Superior Court in July 1989. In 1995 he received the “Judge of the Year” award from the Orange County Constitutional Rights Foundation. He is a prolific author and his most recent book is “A Voter’s Handbook: Effective Solutions to America’s Problems” and will be available for sale at the meeting. Judge Gray also writes a weekly column for the Daily Pilot on issues of our day called “It’s A Gray Area.”
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon, Irvine 92618
2-4PM
Saturday 26 March 2011
March from J.W. Marriot Hotel to Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles. Rally at Pershing Square.
Begin gathering at
J.W. Marriot
900 W Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles 90015
10-11AM
March to Pershing Square
11AM
Rally at Pershing Square
12:30PM
Weekly Recurring Events
Protest — NO!!! You Can't Have Our Kids. Join a weekly demonstration with Military Families Speak Ou at military recruitment center across the street from Downey High School.
Downey Recruitment Center
8566 Firestone Boulevard, Downey 90241
Wednesdays 2:15-5:30PM
Vigil — Cost Of War Peace Vigil. For info contact Chris diggory1@aol.com
Meet at corner of
First Street and Gaffey Street, San Pedro 90731
Fridays 5-7PM
Vigil —Vigil for Peace. Join the Topanga Peace Alliance in keeping a vigil for peace. Post event mixer and refreshments at Abuelitas.
Pine Tree Center
120 S Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga Canyon 90290
Fridays 4-5:15PM
Other events
Cultural Event — I Heart Hamas: And Other Things I'm Afraid To Tell You,
a
critically‐acclaimed
raw
look
at
life
as
a
30‐something
Palestinian‐American
woman,
will
make its Los Angeles premiere on February 11th, 2011. Presented by Theatre Asylum, writer and star Jennifer Jajeh will bring her personal story to a Los Angeles audience for a 4‐week run.
make its Los Angeles premiere on February 11th, 2011. Presented by Theatre Asylum, writer and star Jennifer Jajeh will bring her personal story to a Los Angeles audience for a 4‐week run.
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| Jennifer Jajeh |
With
the
current
on going
conflicts
in
the
Middle
East,
the
threat
of
global
terrorism and
the
never‐ending negotiations and hostilities between Israelis and Palestinians, it’s hard not to feel
overwhelmed by all of the bad international news. That’s exactly how Jennifer Jajeh feels. And
to make matters worse, Jennifer is Palestinian. Well, Palestinian- American. Or more precisely: a single, Catholic, first generation, Palestinian-American woman who chooses to return to her parents’ hometown of Ramallah at the start of the Second Intifada.
never‐ending negotiations and hostilities between Israelis and Palestinians, it’s hard not to feel
overwhelmed by all of the bad international news. That’s exactly how Jennifer Jajeh feels. And
to make matters worse, Jennifer is Palestinian. Well, Palestinian- American. Or more precisely: a single, Catholic, first generation, Palestinian-American woman who chooses to return to her parents’ hometown of Ramallah at the start of the Second Intifada.
In her tragicomic solo theatre s how, I Heart Hamas: And Other Things I’m Afraid to Tell You,
Jennifer tries to figure it out for herself. Join her on American and Palestinian soil on auditions,
bad dates, and across military check points as she navigates the thorny terrain around Palestinian identity. Weaving together humor, pop culture references and live theatre, Jajeh
explores how she becomes Palestinian‐ized, then politicized and eventually radicalized in a
fresh, often funny, searingly honest way.
6320 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles 90038
Fri 11 Feb - Sat 5 Mar
Cultural Event — Afghan Civilian Memorial Mural Exhibit A provocative art exhibit on the human cost of war, "Windows and Mirrors" is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity to see depictions of the war in Afghanistan through the eyes of artists and children.
The Social and Public Art Resource Center
685 Venice Blvd, Venice 90291
Sat 19 Feb - Sun 13 Mar
Cultural Event — LA MARCHA – 10 YEARS LATER CREATING MEMORY IS OUR WEAPON. 213* & Mochilla are pleased to announce "La Marcha" photo exhibition.
This show is the second in a three part series being curated by Azul 213 held at Urban Sanctuary Gallery in Boyle Heights.
The Zapatistas March on Mexico City
On Feb. 25 2001, the leaders of the insurgent Indian people of Chiapas launched a two-week mass march on Mexico City to remobilize and extend mass support for the demands of those sections of the Mexican population who have suffered most from the world capitalist offensive-the indigenous peoples.
Twenty three commandantes and one sub-commandante left the autonomous mountains of South East Mexico to travel to the Federal District of Mexico City with three demands: 1. To seek approval of the Indigenous Bill of Rights. 2. To seek the withdrawal of seven military bases from indigenous land and 3. To seek the release of all remaining EZLN prisoners.
On the eleventh of March they walked onto a platform in the Zocalo (Mexico City’s picturesque town square) to see one million Mexicans cheer them and offer support and solidarity. Having secured the support of the National Indigenous Council, the Zapatistas took the city with delegates from forty four of Mexico’s fifty seven indigenous nations.
Urban Sanctuary
202 East First Street, Boyle Heights 90033
Opening reception, Fri 11 March 7PM - 12 Midnight
Exhibition runs through Thu 3 April
Call to Action — Justice for Jeremy Marks. Support high school student Jeremy Marks,18 of Los Angeles, against felony "attempted LYNCHING" of a police officer. Jeremy witnessed and videotaped an incident involving a Los Angeles Unified School District Police officer and a 15-year-old African American student near Verdugo Hills High School. The police officer beat the student; pepper sprayed him and brutally smashed his head through a bus window. Jeremy Marks faces up to seven years in prison and has already spent nine months in jail while his family raised the $155,000 bail amount.
Sign the petition for his release here: http://bit.ly/eC9FvY
Join the Facebook group for updates on his situation here: http://on.fb.me/ezzma0
Donate to Jeremy Marks' Defense Fund here: http://bit.ly/fmSycQ
Cultural Event — LA MARCHA – 10 YEARS LATER CREATING MEMORY IS OUR WEAPON. 213* & Mochilla are pleased to announce "La Marcha" photo exhibition.
This show is the second in a three part series being curated by Azul 213 held at Urban Sanctuary Gallery in Boyle Heights.
On Feb. 25 2001, the leaders of the insurgent Indian people of Chiapas launched a two-week mass march on Mexico City to remobilize and extend mass support for the demands of those sections of the Mexican population who have suffered most from the world capitalist offensive-the indigenous peoples.
Twenty three commandantes and one sub-commandante left the autonomous mountains of South East Mexico to travel to the Federal District of Mexico City with three demands: 1. To seek approval of the Indigenous Bill of Rights. 2. To seek the withdrawal of seven military bases from indigenous land and 3. To seek the release of all remaining EZLN prisoners.
On the eleventh of March they walked onto a platform in the Zocalo (Mexico City’s picturesque town square) to see one million Mexicans cheer them and offer support and solidarity. Having secured the support of the National Indigenous Council, the Zapatistas took the city with delegates from forty four of Mexico’s fifty seven indigenous nations.
Urban Sanctuary
202 East First Street, Boyle Heights 90033
Opening reception, Fri 11 March 7PM - 12 Midnight
Exhibition runs through Thu 3 April
Sign the petition for his release here: http://bit.ly/eC9FvY
Join the Facebook group for updates on his situation here: http://on.fb.me/ezzma0
Donate to Jeremy Marks' Defense Fund here: http://bit.ly/fmSycQ
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