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Calendar of Chicago Area Progressive Events -- Updated October 22, 2004

All activities are in Chicago, unless otherwise noted. Out of town events are advertised ONLY if sponsors/endorsers are organizing publicly accessible transportation from the Chicago area.
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Featured Events:

Saturday, October 23 - Open Planning Meeting for Counter-Inaugural Protest(s) - All Chicago area individuals and organizations who oppose the occupation of Iraq and other U.S. depredations abroad are invited to attend the first public planning meeting aimed at organizing protest(s) around the inauguration of the next administration - regardless of who wins on November 2nd. 1-4 pm, First United Methodist Church-Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington, Pierce Hall (lower level) (across the street from Daley Plaza, within a few blocks of stops on the Blue, Brown, Orange and Red lines of the CTA). For more information contact the Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism by email CCAWR (at) aol.com, by phone 888.471.0874, or call 8th Day Center for Justice 312.641.5151 and ask for Dorothy or Mike.

Wednesday, November 3 - Whoever Wins the Election, the War on Iraq Continues! Stop the War, End the Occupations. POST-ELECTION CANDLELIGHT RALLY. 5 pm, Federal Building, 220 S. Dearborn. No matter who wins the election, the illegal and unjust war against Iraq and the occupations of Afghanistan and Palestine must end. We demand that U.S.troops be withdrawn from Iraq. Thousands have already died in a war that cannot be won. Join us to tell the President, we want peace and justice hereand around the world. Download the flyer at chicago.indymedia.org/newswire/display/47892/index.php Sponsored by the November 3rd Coalition (list in formation): Andersonville Neighbors for Peace, Chicago Anarchist Network, Chicago Coalition AgainstWar and Racism, Chicagoans Against War and Injustice, Dupage Against War Now, Historians Against War - Chicago, National Boricua Human Rights Network, Palestine Solidarity Group, Peace Pledge Chicago, Prairie Fire Organizing Committee, South Siders For Peace, Students for Social Justice. To endorse, contact Peace Pledge-Chicago at: peacepledgechicago (at) lists.riseup.net or call 312.494.5840 and send $25 to Peace Pledge, 2502 W. Division, Chicago, Ill. 60622. See also: www.peacepledgechicago.org/

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ONGOING - 24/7 Union Picket - Support the Congress Hotel Strikers! Congress Hotel, 520 S. Michigan. Sponsor: HERE Local 1. Info: www.congresshotelstrike.info

ONGOING - "Silver City," John Sayles' drama about a right wing candidate. Fiction mimics reality. Landmark Cinema, Clark & Diversey. Info: www.silvercitythemovie.com

Thru October 31 – Festival of films from Iran. Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State. Info: www.artic.edu/webspaces/siskelfilmcenter/2004/october/iran.htm

Thru October 28 – “Vera Drake,” Mike Leigh’s film drama of a 1950s abortion provider. Landmark Century Cinema, Clark & Diversey Streets.

Thru November 1 – “The Passion of the Bush: An Election Show,” Theater Oobleck’s production follows the fate of Bush and Cheney from Troy to Calgary, with cameos by John Kerry & Mel Gibson! Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 7 pm, Viaduct Theatre, 3111 N. Western. Special show: 7 pm, Monday, November 1. Info: 773.347.1041

Thru November 28 – “1984,” a new production of the Orwell classic. Lookingglass Theater, Water Tower Water Works building. Info: www.lookingglasstheatre.org/productions/index.html

Friday, October 22 – Laptronica 5 Cave Match! The 2004 world championship battle for Laptronica will take place in the Terry Plumbing inflatable tent city/cave installed at buddY. Six teams will have to face off in the most terrifying and entertaining battle system ever devised for the laptronica circuit. See Kerry battle bush. Discover how lap top battles can occur in 2020 BC... Man from the future vs man form the past and the great Al Quaeda vs Taliban match! watch your neck! Afterword, a live Performance by TV Sheriff and MVP, an amazing entertainment machine that defies description. Finally, DJs Jordan Zawideh and Ryan Model Slut will kick out the dance party. 11 pm, BuddY, 1542 N. Milwaukee Ave., 2nd floor.

Friday, October 22 - The Peace Museum presents a reception for “Occupation,” a photo exhibition of the war in Iraq by award winning photojournalist Stephanie Sinclair. 5:30-7:30 pm, The Peace Museum, 100 N. Central Park Drive. Please RSVP to peacemuseum (at) usa.org or 708.420.4374. Stephanie Sinclair is a 31 year old Corbis Assignment Photographer who is based in Beirut, Lebanon. She graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in Journalism and a minor in Fine Art Photography. She was hired by the Chicago Tribune after college where she worked for five years. It was during her last year at the Tribune that she discovered her love for photographing news and social issues in the Middle East and south East Asia. After covering the war in Iraq, Stephanie quit her job and joined Corbis to be based in Baghdad and work out of the region. She has since been published in Time, Newsweek, Fortune, The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, Stern and Marie Claire among others. Stephanie is also the editor and publisher of the award-winning independed online magazine for women photographers called Photobetty. Stephanie's interest in documentary photography was influenced by her mother, a realist painter in Miami, Florida. Stephanie has since tried to make thoughtful images that provide the viewer with an intimate look at the different types of issues and people that make up societies around the world.

Friday, October 22 – “Defeat Bush Fashion Bash,” 9 pm, U.E. Hall, 37 S. Ashland, free. This is a participatory party, please come dressed in anti-Bush, peace protest styles. We'll have a runway and deejays and lots of candy. We'd love it if everyone had a chance to strut their stuff on the runway. Oh yeah, and the Hasta Cuando kids will be there to celebrate the completion of the latest issue of their newsletter.

Friday, October 22 – Christine Base and the Skills of Ortega in concert, a benefit for Working Women Reaching Out Against Cervical Cancer. 9 pm, Double Door Nightclub, 1572 N. Milwaukee. Sponsor: Coalition of Labor Union Women. Info: 866.211.3841.

Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23 - “Coverup: Behind the Iran Contra Affair,” with Academy Award Winning Director Barbara Trent in person! (Friday only). Co-Presented by Chicago IndyMedia. 8 pm at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark Street. Chicago Filmmakers is pleased to welcome acclaimed documentary filmmaker Barbara Trent for a special evening of film and discussion. The Friday screening will include a wonderful collection of short works to accompany “Coverup,” including Barbara¹s acceptance speech at the Academy Awards, a trailer for Panama Deception, a short video of comments from military personnel after a screening of Fahrenheit 9/11 in Fayetteville, home to Ft. Bragg,, and more! Coverup: Behind the Iran Contra Affair (1988, 76 mins., video) is a contemporary classic in political documentary filmmaking. More timely than ever, this multiple-award winning film exposes several of the most disturbing chapters in the history of U.S. covert foreign policy. It presents a tale of politics, drugs, hostages, weapons, assassinations, covert operations and the ultimate plan to suspend the U.S. Constitution. Coverup was the first film to reveal the ŒOctober Surprise¹ hostage deal between the Reagan/Bush campaign and Iran, and is the only film which presents a comprehensive overview of the most important stories suppressed during the Iran Contra hearings. The original film has been updated with information from recent court cases and events. Narrated by Elizabeth Montgomery and music by Ruben Blades, Richard Elliot, Pink Floyd, and Lou Reed. Special admission for this screening is $10-15 sliding scale. The Saturday screening of Coverup only is the regular admission of $7

Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23 – “Laura’s Bush,” Full Voice Productions’ biting satire. 10:30 pm, Spareroom, 2461 W. North Avenue. Info: www.FullVoiceProductions.org

Saturday, October 23 - Open Planning Meeting for Counter-Inaugural Protest(s) - All Chicago area individuals and organizations who oppose the occupation of Iraq and other U.S. depredations abroad are invited to attend the first public planning meeting aimed at organizing protest(s) around the inauguration of the next administration - regardless of who wins on November 2nd. 1-4 pm, First United Methodist Church-Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington, Pierce Hall (lower level) (across the street from Daley Plaza, within a few blocks of stops on the Blue, Brown, Orange and Red lines of the CTA). For more information contact the Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism by email CCAWR (at) aol.com, by phone 888.471.0874, or call 8th Day Center for Justice 312.641.5151 and ask for Dorothy or Mike.

Saturday, October 23 - Rally for City Colleges of Chicago strike, 10 am, Malcolm X College. The City College teachers’ union is calling for a rally/picket on at Malcolm X College, where Mayor Daley will appear at an exhibition previously scheduled. This is seen by the union as an opportunity for an important show of strength -- everyone is urged to come out. Malcolm X is at Damen Ave. at the Eisenhower Expressway.

Saturday, October 23 – “Another World is Possible,” globalization and human rights conference. 9 am-5:30 pm, DePaul University SAC, 2320 N Kenmore, Room 154. Panelists include theologian Dr Ulrich Duchrow and representatives from Chiapas Mexico. Sponsor: Jubilee Economics Ministries, ChiapanECHO, DePaul University. Info: jubilee4justice.org or 630.346.3645

Saturday, October 23 - Queer to the Left will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting for LGBTQ people and allies to discuss how our lives are being affected by gentrification. Screening of the video “Flag Wars.” 7 pm, Gerber Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville Street (just west of the Granville stop on the Red Line). Info: queertotheleft (at) riseup.net

Saturday, October 23 - "$ELECTION: Take Us To Your Leader," part of a series of public artworks throughout October to make and show election art, guest speakers, open discussions, and street performances, inviting people to share their thoughts on leadership and create art in the process. 1-4 pm, BuddY, 1542 N. Milwaukee Avenue (Wicker Park). This week’s $election includes drumming with Jeni Swerdlow and guest speaker Peter Zelchenko, political art historian. Sponsored by Anti Gravity Surprise. Info: www.lumpen.com/buddy/yes.html

Saturday, October 23 - "A Day of Political Satire." With a countdown to the most hotly debated and inflammatory presidential election in recent history, these organizations are working together to infuse much-needed humor and commentary into the election season with events that discuss and epitomize political satire. At 10 am the Newberry Library (www.newberry.org) and The Public Square (www.thepublicsquare.org) present “Politics, Censorship, and Satire,” a program that examines the American tradition of political satire and its current uses in portraying today’s political scene. The panel discussion, chaired by Lisa Lee of The Public Square, features comic artist Nicole Hollander, creator of Sylvia; Dave Mulcahey, who writes a bi-weekly humor column for In These Times and is the managing editor of The Baffler; and Teresa Prados-Torreira, a cultural history specialist who teaches a course on political satire at Columbia College. At 7-10:30 pm, In These Times (www.inthesetimes.com) will host “Cirque Du Politique and the Presidential Rogues Gallery.” The event will feature over 60 satirical presidential posters ranging from Lyndon B. Johnson to George W. Bush and the six presidents in between. The evening will also include an 8 pm performance, “Schadenfreude” (www.shadenfreude.net), Chicago’s very own irreverent social and political satire comedy troupe. Members of Billionaires for Bush (www.billionairesforbush.com) will interact with the crowd. There will also be a special post-event activity with guerilla poster artist Robbie Conal. The evening is co-sponsored by “Punk Planet” magazine (www.punkplanet.com). Info: 773.772.0100, x243, tracy (at) inthesetimes.com, 312.255.3553 or hartingse (at) newberry.org

Saturday, October 23 – Report on the International Caravan for Justice in Juarez and Chihuahua. 5-8 pm, Hothouse, 31 E. Balbo (between State & Wabash) Evanglina Arce mother of Silvia Arce will give her testimony about daughter’s death and her struggle to find justice. Sponsor: Mexico Solidarity Network. Info: 773.583.7728 or cynthia (at) mexicosolidarity.org

Saturday, October 23 – Maya women speak about their lives and work. Hear Jolom Mayaetik (Maya Weavers) from Chiapas, Mexico. Noon, North Park University Magnuson Center. Sponsor: North Park M.A. in Community Development. Info: 773-244-5764 or vlove (at) northpark.edu

Saturday, October 23 – Anti-fur outreach, protest at Vogue’s Fall 2004 fashion show. 1-3 pm, Lord & Taylor, Water Tower Place. Sponsor: Animal Defense League. Info: ADLChicago (at) yahoo.com

Saturday, October 23 – “The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream.” A film sponsored by Chicagoland Urban Permaculture, IL Renewable Energy Association, IL Solar Energy Association, and Open University of the Left. 3-5 pm, North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski. Info: 773.907.1465 or www.sustainCUP2.blogspot.com

Saturday, October 23 – “The Last Slide Projector,” Paige Sarlin’s film documentary-in-progress on layoffs at Eastman-Kodak. 5-6 pm, 1926 exhibition Studies space, 1926 N. Halsted

Sunday, October 24 – “Crisis in Kenya,” a meeting featuring Alphonse Otieno’s eyewitness report of conditions in Kenya. 10 am, Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield. Info: 773.626.9385

Sunday, October 24 - Chicago Media Action presents "Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11, Fear & the Selling of American Empire," narrated by Julian Bond and directed by Sut Jhally and Jeremy Earp. Program includes a discussion panel led by John Nichols, Salim Muwakkil and Cliff Kelley. John Nichols is author of the highly acclaimed new book on Vice President Dick Cheney, "Dick: The Man Who Is President,” Salim Muwakkil is a journalist who publishes at In These Times and The Chicago Tribune, and Cliff Kelley is a popular radio talk show host on WVON-1450 AM & V103-FM. 3-6:30 pm, 77 W. Washington Street, The First United Methodist Church (Chicago Temple - across the street from Daley Plaza Picasso sculpture). Admission is free, however any donation attendees can afford to help cover expenses will be appreciated. Pdf flyer available at www.chicagomediaaction.org/pdffiles/hijacking_flier.pdf. Info: cma (at) chicagomediaaction.org, 866.260.7198, or www.hijackingcatastrophe.org

Sunday, October 24 - “State Secrets:9/11 and Civil Liberties” film and discussion sponsored by Andersonville Neighbors for Peace in cooperation with Chicago Filmmakers. 7 pm at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N.Clark (2nd floor walk-up, one block north of Foster). This a fund-raiserand a donation of $7 will be requested. All views are welcome. This documentary by Matt Ehling highlights civil libertarian concerns regarding the PATRIOT Act, changes to FBI investigative guidelines, the Bush administration's "enemy combatant" policy, and other post 9-11 security policies, as well as a history of attacks on civil liberties in the U.S. The film provides a succinct analysis of these controversial powers, as well as the historical back-story to these initiatives. Interviewees include Nancy Chang and Michael Ratner (Center for Constitutional Law), Jonathan Turley (George Washington University), Elisa Massimino (Human Rights Now), Nat Hentoff (the Village Voice) and others. Info: 773.250.3225

Monday, October 25 – “Equal Marriage Rights & the Elections: A DEBATE.” Join us for an evening of debate and discussion about what supporters of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered civil rights should do in the upcoming elections. Debaters include Michael McRaith for John Kerry, Keeanga Yamahtta Taylor for Ralph Nader, and Andy Thayer for none of the above. 6:30 pm, John Merlo Branch Library, 644 W. Belmont Avenue. Co-moderated by Equal Marriage NOW! and Equality Illinois. Info: EqualMarriageNow.com or Info (at) EqualMarriageNOW.org

Monday, October 25 – PROTEST proposed CTA cuts/fare increases! 6:30pm, Evanston Township High School, Bacon Cafeteria, 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston. For the lengthy list of cuts proposed, go to chicago.indymedia.org/newswire/display/47128/index.php

Monday, October 25 – “Palestine is STILL the Issue: Stop Home Demolitions,” eyewitness slide presentation & discussion with Virginia Wisdom. 7 pm, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Paletine, IL. Sponsor: Northwest Suburban SUSTAIN. Info: www.nwsustain.org

Tuesday, October 26 - Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism general meeting. All who want to organize against war and racism are welcome! 6:30 pm, 1st Methodist Temple, 77 W. Washington (at Clark), 2nd floor "Heritage Room." Call 888.471.0874 or e-mail CCAWR (at) aol.com for information.

Tuesday, October 26 – Monthly vigil for May Molina, anti-police misconduct activist who died in police custody. 7 pm at the office of Families of the Wrongfully Convicted, 3947 W. Division. Info: MMO3069 (at) aol.com

Tuesday, October 26 - "Fifteen Years of Health Care Justice Advocacy," the Campaign for Better Health Care's annual meeting celebrating the passage of the Health Care Justice Act. 9 am to 1 pm, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans Street. Tickets $50 (discounted and free tickets available). Info: 312.913.9449 or mmccann (at) cbhconline.org or www.cbhconline.org

Tuesday, October 26 – “Vote Like Your Life Depends On It…It Does.” Community gathering, speakers. 5:30 pm, Logan Square Monument, Wrightwood & Logan. Sponsors: Logan Square Neighbors for Justice & Peace, Chicagoans Against War & Injustice, Lincoln Park Neighbors United for Peace, Peace & Justice Voters; Logan Square Neighborhood Association. Info: g.henninger (at) comcast.net or 773.252.9956

Tuesday, October 26 – “Election 2004: The Last 7 Days, and Beyond,” a panel with DePaul Prof Laura Washington, Loyola Prof Alan Gitelson, Gil Gott of DePaul Graduate International Studies. 7 pm, HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo. Info: 312.362.9707 or www.hothouse.net

Tuesday, October 26 – “Untamagiru,” Takamine Go’s film comedy explores the culture & identity of Okinawa & its relationship with its historic occupiers, U.S. and Japan. 7 pm, Doc Films, Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E. 59th Street. Info: 773.702.8574

Tuesday, October 26 – “A Radical Line,” Thai Jones discusses his new book tracing the past century of American radical politics through his only family. 7 pm, 57th Street Books

Wednesday, October 27 - PROTEST proposed CTA cuts/fare increases! 4 pm, Palmer House, 17 E. Monroe. For the lengthy list of cuts proposed, go to chicago.indymedia.org/newswire/display/47128/index.php

Wednesday, October 27 - "Holes in Heaven," a 2003 documentary about the HAARP system or the High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program. a secret program by the US government to manipulate global weather, alter ecosystems and knock out global communications. Part of the twice-monthly progressive film series co-sponsored by Chicago Indymedia and Healing Earth Resources, 3111 N. Ashland. This and other films in the series are screened every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 7-9pm. $2 donation requested at the door. Info: drlora (at) ameritech.net

Wednesday, October 27 - "Erasing Memory: The Cultural Destruction of Iraq." Coordinator: Suzy Salamy looks at the horrendous destruction of the museums and archives of Iraq, the oldest treasures of human civilization, in the wake of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Millennia of history were bombed, looted and destroyed, and with them the much of the memory and culture of Iraq. Part of the weekly "Shocking & Awful" program series on CAN TV, Cable Channel 21 in Chicago, 11-11:30 pm. Info: lduncan (at) igc.org

Thursday, October 28 - Community forum on "Teen Dating Violence - the Real Deal from a Youth Perspective," sponsored by the Rogers Park Young Women's Action Team. 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Roger's Park Campus of Loyola University, Coffey Hall, McCormick Lounge, 1000 W. Sheridan Road. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join the YWAT as they share the results of their research about teen dating violence. YWAT spent the Spring of 2004 surveying their peers about their thoughts, experiences, and feelings about this very important social issue. Parking is available on campus for a fee. For more info and to RSVP call 773.274.5232, ext 18

Thursday, October 28 - DAWN (DuPage Against War Now) will be showing the films “Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election” (6:30 pm) and “Unconstitutional” (7:45 pm) at the Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn. “Unprecedented,” the 2002 film directed by Joan Sekler and Richard Ray Perez, is the riveting story about the battle for the Presidency in Florida and the undermining of democracy in America. “Unconstitutional,” the 2004 film written and directed by Nonny de la Pena, explores how the PATRIOT Act has taken away checks on law enforcement and continues to endanger the civil liberties of all Americans. If you would like to attend one or both films, please email Amy artauchman (at) yahoo.com or call at 630.469.4931. The viewing room has a capacity limit so we will only be able to admit people who have reserved their seat in advance. We will also most likely be distributing pollwatching credentials that night for the November 2 election.

Thursday, October 28 - All World Cowboys presents “Political Crap,” an evening of political and social satire. With less than a month before we choose the next leader of the free world, political crap is everywhere. 10:30 pm, Donny's Skybox Theater at Piper's Alley. For tickets call 312.337.3992 or visit www.secondcity.com. General admission: $8

Thursday, October 28 - Hands Around Senn action. 3 pm at the school, Ridge Avenue just southeast of Clark Street. Info: www.savesenn.org

Thursday, October 28 - Meet Workers World Party presidential candidates John Parker and Teresa Gutierrez at a public meeting at 7 pm, New World Resource Center, 1300 N. Western (at Potomac) (two blocks south of Western stop on Blue Line). 7 PM - Must we support one of the two big-business candidates? Can we fight for our own rights by supporting a candidate like Kerry who stands for war and global aggression? How can we rebuild independent working-class politics and the socialist movement? Sponsor: Workers World Party. Info: www.vote4workers.org, 773.381.5839, or chicago (at) workers.org

Thursday, October 28 – “Waiting For Rain.” Author Nick Arons discuses his new book on poor people’s struggles in Brazil. 7:30 pm, Healing Earth Books, 3111 N. Ashland. Info: 773.327.8459

Friday, October 29 – Haunted Paeo Boricua. Face painint, candy, scary scnees, haunted house and more, 3-7 pm at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 2739-41 W. Division Street. Info: 773.342.8023 and www.prcc-chgo.com

Friday, October 29 - Critical Mass Bike Ride. 5:30 pm, Daley Plaza. Info: www.ChicagoCriticalMass.org

Friday, October 29 - Cornel West speaking on “50 Years After Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KA” at Northeastern Illinois University. 6:30 pm, 5500 N. St. Louis. Info: 773.442.5449

Friday, October 29 – Benefit dinner for the Chicago Industrial Workers of the World. Hear IWW General Secretary Alexis Buss. 6:30 pm, United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W. Morse. Info: 773.834.4216 or cbossen (at) mindspring.com

Saturday, October 30 – Nicaragua Solidarity Committee’s annual Halloween Day of the Dead Salsa Dance! 9 pm, The Heartland Café, 7000 N. Glenwood. We expect this year's dance to be particularly high energy as the broad anti-war social justice movement has been places, from Miami to Chicago to the RNC. Besides Iraq, Colombia, Afghanistan, Housing and AIDS, from Haiti to Humboldt Park, people have continued in strong expression of solidarity on the many issues confronting us. We have a lot to share with one another and one of the best ways to build solidarity is to have a great time celebrating all we stand for. Groups need money, so we hold SALSA DANCES! We ask $10-15 per ticket, sliding scale, in advance. Tickets are $12-15 at the door. Info: 773.973.6529 or nscchicago (at) igc.org

Saturday, October 30 - Free film showing/discussion of parts of Frank Dorrel's film, "What I've Learned about U.S. Foreign Policy," which will include analysis on U.S. war by Martin Luther King, Jr. and former CIA agent John Stockwell, Bill Moyer's "The Secret Government," and history of the U.S. in Iraq in "Genocide by Sanctions" as well as some recent assessment by Seymour Hersh. 2 pm, Albany Park Branch Library, 5150 N. Kimball Avenue (Kimball and Foster). The film showing will be followed by discussion on the U.S. war and occupation, and what we can do to stop this. Sponosr: Albany Park, North Park, Mayfair Neighbors for Peace and Justice. Info: 773.250.3335.

Saturday, October 30 - "$ELECTION: Take Us To Your Leader," part of a series of public artworks throughout October to make and show election art, guest speakers, open discussions, and street performances, inviting people to share their thoughts on leadership and create art in the process. 1-4 pm, Polvo Art Studio, 1458 W. 18th Street (Pilsen). Guest speaker Reverend Finley C. Campbell, anti-racism activist, at 3 pm. Sponsored by Anti Gravity Surprise. Info: www.polvo.org

Saturday, October 30 – Non-violence training, a workshop taught by Ken Butigan and Cynthia Okayama Dopke. 10 am, New Hope United Methodist Church, 7115 W. Hood. Info: 773.775.1215 or helen (at) newhopechicago.org

Saturday, October 30 - Call for Justice – March for Peace, a day long Peace March, from Wheaton to Geneva. “We will bring unmistakable focus on tragic loss of life in this war - on both sides. We call for an end to the war. We call for bringing the US troops home.” To draw attention to the tragic loss of life in the Iraq War, marchers will carry approximately 100 cardboard replicas of coffins. Some will be draped in black cloth representing over 13,000 Iraqi civilian dead. Some will be draped in US flags, representing almost 1,100 US service personnel killed. The Peace March will proceed from Wheaton’s Second Baptist Church, through Winfield and West Chicago to Geneva’s historic Kane County Courthouse. Churches will toll their bells along the march route, to recognize those killed in the Iraq War. 9 am, kick-off rally, Second Baptist Church, 1520 Avery, Wheaton, IL featuring Michael McConnell, Rev. Andre Allen, military families and more (free parking available all day in 2nd Baptist Church parking lot). By Metra train, exit at Wheaton’s College Ave. Station, follow signs, 1 block south and 1block east to the rally site. 10 am, march begins. March options: Participants are welcome to March the length that suits them: 2 miles to Wheaton Train Station (approx. 10:45 am arrival); 4 miles to Winfield Train Station (approx. 11:15 am arrival); 6 miles to West Chicago Train Station (approx 12 noon arrival); 13 miles to Geneva’s historic Kane County Courthouse (approx. 3:15 pm arrival). Note: Geneva Train Station is 2 blocks south of the closing rally site. Closing events: 3:15-3:45 pm, standing silent vigil, on Geneva’s Rte. 38 bridge over the Fox River. 4-5 pm, closing rally at historic Kane County Courthouse, 3rd St, 1 block south of Rte. 38 featuring Kathy Kelly, military families against the war, music & more. Return transportation (to the east) is available on the METRA Chicago to Geneva Line. More info: www.faithpeace.org, wsfpc (at) comcast.net or 630.768.9305 Sponsors: The West Suburban Faith-based Peace Coalition, American Friends Service Committee, Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice, Second Baptist Church of Wheaton, Pax Christi DuPage, College of DuPage Campus Greens, Voices in the Wilderness, McHenry County Peace Group, DeKalb Peace Group, Rockford Peace Ministries, Eighth Day Center for Justice, End the Occupation Naperville, Education Not Empire, Food Not Bombs, Lombard Mennonite Church, Parish Partners for Peace, Pax Christi St. Thomas, College of DuPage Pride Alliance, Sisters of St. Joseph – LaGrange, St. Francis Xavier Peace & Justice Group and more…

Saturday, October 30 - Nicaragua Solidarity Committee Halloween Day of the Dead Salsa Dance, 9 pm, Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood (kitty corner from the north exit of the “Morse” stop on the Red Line “el”). Organizers expect this year's Day of the Dead Dance to be particularly high energy as the broad anti-war social justice movement has been from Miami to Chicago to the RNC. Benefit for the Nicaragua Solidarity Committee. Tickets $10-15, sliding scale, in advance. Tickets $12-15 at the door. Info: 773.973.6529 or nscchicago (at) igc.org

Sunday, October 31 - Documentary and live call-in program on CAN TV examine 9/11 and American foreign policy. Chicago Media Action presents the documentary, “Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11, Fear and the Selling of American Empire,” at 5 p.m. on CAN TV21. Immediately following the screening of the documentary, CMA will host a live call-in discussion with co-director, Sut Jhally. Chicago viewers are invited to call in with questions and comments from 6-7 p.m. “Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11” places the Bush administration’s false justifications for war in Iraq within the larger context of a two-decade struggle by neoconservatives to dramatically increase military spending in the wake of the cold war. The documentary examines how American power is globally expanded by means of military force while civil liberties and social programs are curtailed at home. Chicago Media Action (CMA) is a Chicago-based group dedicated to monitoring and analyzing media in the Chicago area and to building Chicago's independent media. CAN TV provides coverage of events relevant to the local community and gives every Chicagoan a voice on cable television by providing video training, facilities, equipment, and channel time for Chicago residents and nonprofit groups. CAN TV’s five local, noncommercial cable channels CAN TV19, 21, 27, 36 and 42 reach more than one million viewers in the city of Chicago. Info: 312.738.1400 or www.cantv.org

Sunday, October 31 - Capitalism Gives Me The Creeps! On Halloween, join an anarchist street theatre parade where ghosts ghouls and the undead are being relocated from Hell to the surface land where things are really heating up. Bring costumes, noisemakers, and a merry spirit. 2:30 pm at Milwaukee / North / Damen, just north of the Damen blue line stop. Flyer available at www.chicagonewyork.net/dontjustvote/halloweenbig.pdf and www.chicagonewyork.net/dontjustvote/halloweenquarter.pdf

Sunday, October 31 – “Crisis in Africa,” with Thomas Derdak of the Global Alliance on Africa. 10 am, Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield. Info: 773.626.9385

Tuesday, November 2 – One State, Two State, Red State, Blue State! POST-ELECTION PARTY, an Election Day Bash to Benefit Chicago Indymedia and Third Coast Press. 6 pm - 2 am, The Hothouse, 31 E. Balbo. The event will offer Chicagoans a place to keep an eye on unfolding election coverage through both network news and internet sources, celebrate the momentum of U.S. progressive political movements since the dawn of the Bush era, and sample a smorgasbord of local live music, political art, spoken-word poetry and political satire. It’s the party of the decade, after the election of the century. Includes music from Rebecca F (folk/rock), Star People (hiphop/reggae), PAL (punk), and the Chariots (emo), screenings of a provocative new film, shorts from producers including the Guerilla News Network, Street Level Youth Media, and a plethora of other artists and entertainers. Spoken-word poet Triple Blak, recently featured on Def Jam Poetry, will perform between the bands. The two groups chose election day for their benefit both to highlight the need for a truly free and independent press for the survival of democracy and to provide a space for alternative coverage and discussion of unfolding events. Besides their commitment to putting on a great show, they’re encouraging people to use the event to forge new alliances and fire up interest in political activism in metro Chicago. Admission to the event is $10 - 50 dollars … or more for donors who are willing to contribute more. No-one will be turned away for lack of funds. Attendees must be 21 or over. Info: Jessica Pupovac, 773.744.2414, jespup (at) riseup.net

Tuesday, November 2 - "$ELECTION: Take Us To Your Leader," part of a series of public artworks throughout October to make and show election art, guest speakers, open discussions, and street performances, inviting people to share their thoughts on leadership and create art in the process. Election Night Extravaganza. 6 pm-close, Handlebar, 2311 W. North Avenue (Wicker Park). Performers include Mrs. Rao's Growl, Spunn, Dan Godston and Joel Wanek. 9:30 pm, music/poetry open mic. Info: www.handlebarchicago.com or www.anti-gravity.info

Tuesday, November 2 – “Emitai,” Ousmane Sembene’s film drama of a Diola village in Senegal & the French military. 7 pm, Doc Films, Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E. 59th. Info: 773.702.8574

Wednesday, November 3 - Whoever Wins the Election, the War on Iraq Continues! Stop the War, End the Occupations post-election candlelight rally. 5 pm, Federal Building, 220 S. Dearborn. No matter who wins the election, the illegal and unjust war against Iraq and the occupations of Afghanistan and Palestine must end. We demand that U.S.troops be withdrawn from Iraq. Thousands have already died in a war that cannot be won. Join us to tell the President, we want peace and justice hereand around the world. Sponsored by the November 3rd Coalition (list in formation): Andersonville Neighbors for Peace, Chicago Anarchist Network, Chicago Coalition AgainstWar and Racism, Chicagoans Against War and Injustice, Dupage Against War Now, Historians Against War - Chicago, National Boricua Human Rights Network, Palestine Solidarity Group, Peace Pledge Chicago, Prairie Fire Organizing Committee, South Siders For Peace, Students for Social Justice. To endorse, contact Peace Pledge-Chicago at: peacepledgechicago (at) lists.riseup.net or call 312.494.5840 and send $25 to Peace Pledge, 2502 W. Division, Chicago, Ill. 60622. More info: www.peacepledgechicago.org/

Wednesday, November 3 - The Three Arts Club of Chicago presents the Yoko Noge Trio. Call 312.944.6250 for tickets ($20 standard admission for one concert, $150 series admission for eight concerts). www.threearts.org

Wednesday, November 3 – Help ensure adequate funding for CAN TV! At the September 29 City Council Meeting, Mayor Richard M. Daley and Alderman Bernard L. Stone introduced an ordinance that will help close the funding gap created from the failure of cable competition in the City of Chicago. The ordinance calls for CAN TV to receive 5% of the cable franchise fee that is currently paid by cable companies to the City. Funds generated from the franchise fee will help bridge the funding gap caused by the loss of RCN in 3 out of 4 of its cable areas. The ordinance is scheduled to be forwarded to the full City Council for a vote at its November 3 meeting. Help ensure passage by attending today’s meeting at 10 am, City Council Chambers, 121 N. LaSalle Street, 2nd floor. Info: 312.738.1400 or cantv.org

Wednesday, November 3 - "Standing with the Women of Iraq." Coordinators Persheng Vaziri, Larilyn Sanchez and Molly Fink ask what has the U.S. invasion and occupation meant for the women of Iraq? In this program their passionate statements of resistance are intercut with actions by Code Pink, Women in Black and others who have been at the forefront of protests against the war in the U.S. Part of the weekly "Shocking & Awful" program series on CAN TV, Cable Channel 21 in Chicago, 11-11:30 pm. Info: lduncan (at) igc.org

Wednesday, November 3 - Free Aaron Patterson / Chicago 3! Stop the Cover-Up of Police Torture In Chicago! Aaron Patterson is a dedicated Black community organizer who spent 17 years on Illinois Death Row for a crime he did not commit because members of the Chicago Police Department tortured him into making a false confession. In January, 2003, Aaron was released from prison, one of the Black men granted clemency by then Gov. George Ryan based on evidence of police torture, prosecutorial misconduct and racism. On August 5, 2004, Aaron, 40, was arrested while driving on a Chicago freeway and charged with selling heroin, marijuana and guns. Police had been tracking him for months, yet failed to turn up any drugs or guns in his possession. If convicted, Patterson could spend the rest of his life in prison. At separate locations, Isaiah Kitchen and Mark Mannie were arrested as co-conspirators (Aaron, Isaiah and Mark are the Chicago 3). Once again, Aaron Patterson has been framed for crimes he did not commit. Join the Aaron Patterson/Chicago 3 Defense Committee. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 3-5 pm at the Temple of Mercy Association (upstairs), 7757 S. Halsted Street. Info: 773.250.7229 (voice mail) or subscribe to TheBLackList-subscribe (at) topica.com

Wednesday, November 3 – “Standing With the Women of Iraq,” program on CAN-TV cable channel 21 at 11 pm. Program examines what the US invasion and occupation has meant for the women of Iraq. Part of the Deep Dish TV “Shocking And Awful” series.

Thursday, November 4 – Hear Professor Debra Evenson speak on “The History of U.S. Government Restrictions on Travel to Cuba.” 6:30 pm, DePaul University, 2250 N. Sheffield, Student Center, Private Dining Room. Sponsor: Celebración de Nuestra América and the Center for Latino Research. Info: www.depaul.edu/~dialogo

Thursday, November 4 – Election Post-Mortem sponsored by Open University of the Left. 7 pm, Acme Arts Center, 1741 N. Western

Thursday, November 4 - Friday, November 5 - The Bankers are coming, the Bankers are coming! The elections are November 2nd, but the real, and unelected rulers are invading two days later! Hundreds of top-level bankers will meet at the Intercontinental Hotel to discuss the PATRIOT Act, Iraq, and the FTAA! On November 4th we will see the invasion of hundreds of unelectable, unaccountable, undesireable villains. A virtual army of vampires, only days after Halloween (and the election) will come to suck our poor dry, then flap away into the night. The Bankers Association for Finance & Trade (www.baft.org) will descend upon our city for their Annual Conference on International Finance. BAFT's Board of Directors includes top executives from CitiGroup, US Bancorp, Bank of America, and most of the other largest US bank corporations, and corporate membership includes major banks all over the world. Among those participating in the Annual Conferense are "over 225 senior bankers together with corporate executives and management of government agencies." What will they be doing at this Conference? Besides discussing free trade and international finance, focused workshops will discuss the PATRIOT Act, the US Port Authority and terrorism, the Trade Bank of Iraq & the Coalition Provisional Authority, and the FTAA. This is a call for all poor people, concerned persons, and vampireslayers to resist and harass rich white, well-dressed male vampires that may lurk near the Intercontinental Hotel on November 4th and 5th. We call for autonomous actions and all groups intrested to participate with this call as a part of the Beyond Voting campaign. The World Business Forum will converge on Chicago two weeks later, so let's give BAFT a preview of Chicago's resistance. Brought to you by the Exaggerated-Sense-Of-Self-Importance Collective, nobaft (at) riseup.net

Thursday, November 4 - Thursday, November 11 - Reeling : Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival. For schedule and ticket info, go to www.reelingfilmfestival.org

Friday, November 5 - Chicago Anti-Bashing Network live call-in show on CAN-TV, 6:30-6:55 pm on Cable Channel 21 in Chicago.

Friday, November 5 – The Puerto Rican Alliance and Exelon present “The 6th Annual Cuatro Festival Puertorriqueno 2004.” The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street. Info: 773.342.8023 and www.prcc-chgo.com

Friday, November 5 – “Renaissance Revolution Post Election Party for the People.” 5 pm, HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo. 5 pm, Renaissance Revolutionary art exhibit opening; 7 pm, film, Eyes of the Rainbow on the Life of Assata Shakur; 9 pm, DJs, etc. Sponsor: Assata Arts Project. Info: 866.230.1857

Friday, November 5 – “Our Choices, Our Lives: Abortion and Social Equity.” Author and activist Karen Kubby discuss the book, “Our Choices, Our Lives: Unapologetic Writings About Abortion.” 7:30 pm, New World Resource Center, 1300 N. Western. Info: ChgoSP (at) juno.com

Saturday, November 6 – John Hope Franklin, historian and actvist, speaks at the Northwestern University School of Law, 375 E Chicago. 10 am. Part of the Chicago Humanities Festival

Saturday, November 6 – Michael Ignatieff, author and human rights activist, speaks at the Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington. 10 am. Part of the Chicago Humanities Festival

Saturday, November 6 – Chuck D, Public Enemy’s founder, speaks on “Hip Hop and the Digital Divide.” 2 pm, Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington. Part of the Chicago Humanities Festival

Saturday, November 6 – “What Should Progressives Do After the Election?” 7 pm, UIC Chicago Circle Center, 750 S. Halsted. Hear Ahmed Shawki of International Socialist Review. Info: 312.458.9380 or chicago_socialists (at) yahoo.com

Saturday, November 6 – Dinner / raffle benefit for Families of the Wrongfully Convicted. 5 pm doors open, 3947 W. Division Street. 6 pm, dinner. $6-10 donation at the door. Info: MMO3069 (at) aol.com

Saturday, November 6 - Luis Rodriguez, award winning author of Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A., will return to Chicago to speak at a dinner to raise funds for the newspaper People's Tribune/Tribuno del Pueblo. The program is titled The Revolutionary Media and the Dream of a New World, and will offer political and cultural highlights from the 34 years of the People's Tribune, its sister publication in Spanish, Tribuno del Pueblo, and from People's Tribune Radio. Luis Rodriguez, who is a frequent contributor to these and other newspapers, will comment from his experience on the significance of a revolutionary perspective in the media and the imagination required for building a new world. Doors open 6 pm, UNITE! union hall, 333 S. Ashland. Dinner at 7 pm, program begins at 8 pm. Tickets $15 (includes dinner)

Sunday, November 7 - "The Elections & the Struggle Against War, Racism & Repression." Inaugural Chicago meeting of The Party for Socialism and Liberation. 2 pm, New World Resource Center, 1300 N. Western Avenue. The Party for Socialism and Liberation (www.socialismandliberation.org/), founded in July 2004, believes there is only one alternative to capitalism: socialism. Capitalism is an enemy of workers and all oppressed people. We need revolutionary change. The capitalist class of bosses, bankers and landlords has all the political and economic power in society, completely dominating the mass media. Join us in a discussion of the meaning of the national elections and where we go from here in the struggle for socialism. Speaking at the meeting will be national leaders and organizers of the Party for Socialism and Liberation including Caneisha Mills of Washington, DC, Richard Becker of San Francisco, CA and Beth Massey of Chicago. $5 suggested donation (no one turned away for lack of funds). Info: Chicago (at) socialismandliberation.org or 773.769.4181

Sunday, November 7 – Second “Hands Around Senn” action. Time TBA, at the school, Ridge Avenue just southeast of Clark Street. Info: www.savesenn.org

Sunday, November 7 – “Annals of Revolt: 1968.” Hear Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Bobby Rush, and others. 12:30 pm, Chicago Historical Society, Clark and North Avenues. Part of the Chicago Humanities Festival

Tuesday, November 9 - Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism general meeting. All who want to organize against war and racism are welcome! 6:30 pm, 1st Methodist Temple, 77 W. Washington (at Clark), 2nd floor "Heritage Room." Call 888.471.0874 or e-mail CCAWR (at) aol.com for information.

Tuesday, November 9 – Puerto Rican Agenda presents “Health Summit: Building a Community of Wellness,” 9 am – 1 pm, Association House, 1116 N. Kedzie. Info: 773.342.8023 and www.prcc-chgo.com

Tuesday, November 9 - There will be a march at 4:30 pm over to the office of Mary Ann Smith, alderperson of the 48th ward, who has supported the Navy seizing a wing of Senn High School. There will be a rally/demo outside of her office. Info: www.savesenn.org, 773.398.3020 or 773.271.1870

Wednesday, November 10 - "The Art of Resistance." Coordinators Persheng Vaziri, Larilyn Sanchez and Molly Fink explore the growing impact of artists and cultural performances that have invigorated and enlivened resistance to America's imperial war on Iraq. Part of the weekly "Shocking & Awful" program series on CAN TV, Cable Channel 21 in Chicago, 11-11:30 pm. Info: lduncan (at) igc.org

Thursday, November 11 - Veterans Day protest against the war in Iraq called by Vietnam Veterans Against the War. 11 am, corner of Wabash & Wacker, Chicago.

Thursday, November 11 – Chicago Social Forum planning meeting. Info: 8thday (at) claret.org

Saturday, November 13 - Sunday, November 14 - "We Can End the Death Penalty!," the Fourth Annual Convention of the Campaign to End the Death Penalty. Kent Hall, University of Chicago , 1020 E. 58th Street. Join family members, former death row prisoners, and activists to take a look at our movement, our victories, and our challenges. Activists from across the country will gather for two days of lively discussions, workshops and guest speakers. Speakers include: Dr. Barbara Ransby, noted historian and author of "Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement: A Radical Democratic Vision," speaking on "The Roots of the Civil Rights Movement: Lessons for Activists Today"; Billy Neal Moore, who spent almost 17 years on Georgia's death for the robbery-murder of a 77-year old man, speaking about the circumstances surrounding his crime and the question, "Should people be given second chances?"; Monique Matthews, sister of newly freed Louisiana death row prisoner Ryan Matthews, will tell about the years of struggle she and her family waged to save her brother from execution. Other special guests include: Shujaa Graham, former California death row prisoner; Darby Tillis, exonerated Illinois death row prisoner; Madison Hobley, pardoned Illinois death row prisoner; Sandra Reed, mother of Texas death row prisoner Rodney Reed; Gricelda Ceja, mother of fomer Illinois death row prisoner Raul Ceja, who is now serving a life sentence; and Mildred Henry, member of the Enough Is Enough Campaign, whose son is wrongfully imprisoned after being tortured by Chicago police. Registration is $45, with an additional $10 for the optional Saturday night dinner. A limited number of scholarships are available. Nearby, low-cost housing is also available. Info: 773.955.4841 or www.nodeathpenalty.org

Sunday, November 14 - The Arab American Action Network (AAAN) and the Palestine Humanitarian Aid Project (PHAP) present Marcel Khalife in concert. 7 pm, The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, in Chicago's Millennium Park. Lebanese musician Marcel Khalife is considered one of the greatest composers and masters of the oud, the fretless Arabic lute. Beyond the disciplined instrumental work, Kalife is most loved for his haunting and inspiring settings of Arab poetry, including that of Khalil Gibran and Mahmoud Darwish. Khalife is recognized for reshaping traditional Arab music by broadening the discipline of the oud, advancing its tradition as a solo instrument and creating works with greater breadth and richness of sound for multiple ouds. He is also considered one of the truly unique Arab nationalist musicians in the history of Arab music, as his lyrics strive and yearn for independence, self-determination, peace, and justice for the Palestinians, the Arabs, and oppressed people everywhere. Tickets are $25, $50, and $100. Proceeds from the concert will go to support the AAAN's community-based social service, organizing, advocacy, and arts and cultural work, and to help build a mobile, medical unit for the Palestinians in the West Bank. You can purchase tickets from the Harris Center box office, 312.334.7777, or by contacting the Arab American Action Network, 773.436.6060. More info: Http//www.madtchi.com/aaan.shtml

Sunday, November 14 - Winter Standown for Homeless Veterans, Humboldt Park. Info: www.vvaw.org/events/

Wednesday, November 17 – Institute for Puerto Rican Arts and Cultural Center fundraiser. 6-8 pm, Chicago Historical Society, Clark and North Avenues. $100 donation. Info: 773.342.8023 and www.prcc-chgo.com

Wednesday, November 17 - Free Aaron Patterson / Chicago 3! Stop the Cover-Up of Police Torture In Chicago! Aaron Patterson is a dedicated Black community organizer who spent 17 years on Illinois Death Row for a crime he did not commit because members of the Chicago Police Department tortured him into making a false confession. In January, 2003, Aaron was released from prison, one of the Black men granted clemency by then Gov. George Ryan based on evidence of police torture, prosecutorial misconduct and racism. On August 5, 2004, Aaron, 40, was arrested while driving on a Chicago freeway and charged with selling heroin, marijuana and guns. Police had been tracking him for months, yet failed to turn up any drugs or guns in his possession. If convicted, Patterson could spend the rest of his life in prison. At separate locations, Isaiah Kitchen and Mark Mannie were arrested as co-conspirators (Aaron, Isaiah and Mark are the Chicago 3). Once again, Aaron Patterson has been framed for crimes he did not commit. Join the Aaron Patterson/Chicago 3 Defense Committee. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 3-5 pm at the Temple of Mercy Association (upstairs), 7757 S. Halsted Street. Info: 773.250.7229 (voice mail) or subscribe to TheBLackList-subscribe (at) topica.com

Friday, November 19 - Sunday, November 21 - Close the School of the Americas, United States military's terrorist training camp in Ft. Benning, GA. Info: www.soaw.org or 8th Day Center for Justice, 312.641.5151.

Friday & Saturday, November 19 & 20. Anime Sound & Vision is an event featuring the "Crazy 88's" from the "Kill Bill" movie, as well as Japanese martial artists, traditional dancers and musicians to promote Japanese culture through Japanese anime. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn O'Hare in Rosemont, IL. For more details and pre-registration see www.animesoundvision.com/.

Monday, November 20 - Fourth Annual Chicago-Area Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair, featuring a discussion on “Renaissance 2010” and NCLB. Sponsored by Teachers for Social Justice & Rethinking Schools. 11 am – 4 pm, Orozco School, 1940 W. 18th Street (corner of Damen Ave, across from Harrison Park in Pilsen). Included in the program will be: curriculum packets and units to take away; samples of student work; videos; students presenting curriculum with teachers; and workshops. Teaching for Social Justice is a great opportunity for dialogue and networking. For more information or for Curriculum Fair fliers/posters, please see the Teachers for Social Justice website at www.teachersforjustice.org/ or call 773.325.4352. CPDUs available. Call DePaul Institute for Teacher Development and Research at 773.325.1856.

Sunday, November 21 – Documentary on the life of Che Guevara. 2 pm, Schmitt 254, DePaul University, 2320 N. Kenmore. Info: stansfieldsmith (at) yahoo.com

Tuesday, November 23 - Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism general meeting. All who want to organize against war and racism are welcome! 6:30 pm, 1st Methodist Temple, 77 W. Washington (at Clark), 2nd floor "Heritage Room." Call 888.471.0874 or e-mail CCAWR (at) aol.com for information.

Friday, November 26 - Critical Mass Bike Ride. 5:30 pm, Daley Plaza. Info: www.ChicagoCriticalMass.org

Saturday, December 4 - 12th Annual People’s Thanksgiving sponsored by Freedom Road Socialist Organization, 4-8 pm (dinner at 5 pm), location TBA. Every year we gather fighters from the main fronts of struggle in Chicago. This year join us in recognizing those that have played a leading role in these battles as we say: Dump Bush, End the Occupations of Iraq and Palestine, Fight for Trade Union Rights, Stop Wrongful Imprisonment, and Equal Marriage Rights. This event also tells the truth about the history of this country’s treatment of Native Americans, African Americans, Mexicanos/Chicanos, Puerto Ricans and other oppressed nationality people -- a history of national oppression and racism. We don’t accept the myth taught in U.S. schools that European settlers wanted to live in peace with the Indians. The colonists came here to steal this land and carried out genocide. Ours is a PEOPLE’S THANKSGIVING. Tickets: $20, includes dinner. Cash Bar. Proceeds go to benefit Fight Back! / ¡Lucha y Resiste! Newspaper. Art and literature table, kids’ banner making. Info and tickets:For more info or to order tickets: haywood (at) igc.org Send checks payable to “Fight Back” to PO Box 87613, Chicago, IL 60613

Saturday, December 4 – Sunday, December 5 – “Magical Activism, Activism and Beyond,” a weekend intensive seminar, December 4 & 5, 2004 from 1 p.m to 9 pm. each day. Activism is more than just protesting. This workshop seeks to link personal experience and spiritual practice to the larger global web. We will examine how we each experience privilege and oppression, and how we can claim our privilege to enrich and heal our society as a whole. By weaving co-creation and resistance, we will awaken imagination within ourselves, and embark on the journey to change consciousness on a societal scale. We will study histories and theories of nonviolent activism to inform our process. We will develop our personal intentions and concrete actions for social change through grounding, aura exercises, deep visioning, accessing elemental and spiritual connections in urban areas, and skill sharing. Please wear comfortable clothing, and along with your journals, bring the tactics you already utilize in your life, in community building and on the streets. Classes will be held at Grace United Methodist Church of Logan Square, 3325 W. Wrightwood Avenue (corner of Wrightwood and Kimball, 3 blocks from the “Logan Square” Blue Line stop. Kimball bus stops right in front of the church. Street parking is also available). Cost is $75-150 sliding scale. Pay what you can afford, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Reserve space by sending a $25 deposit by November 12 to Chicago Reclaiming, Inc., P.O. Box 64976, Chicago, IL 60664-0976. Info and registration also at www.chicagoreclaiming.org. More info: river (at) chicagoreclaiming.org or 773.506.1099.

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On-Going Events:

Daily, 7-9 am - Democracy Now! is now in Chicago! Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, and their guests are a daily independent source of news on matters like the occupation of Iraq. WZRD, 88.3 FM

Mondays thru Fridays, 3:45 pm - Hear Pacifica's Free Speech Radio News on WZRD 88.3 FM

Mondays thru Fridays, 6 pm - Hear Pacifica's Free Speech Radio News on WLUW 88.7 FM.

Mondays, 6 pm - Peace Pledge Chicago meetings, 2502 W. Division.

Mondays, 7-9 pm - Twice-monthly meeting (1st and 3rd Mondays) of Andersonville Neighbors for Peace, at North Shore Baptist Church, 5242 N. Lakewood, room 131 (Lakewood is three blocks east of Clark, and the church is one block north of Foster).

Mondays - First Mondays of each month. Department of Peace Coalition meetings. 7 pm, Thomas Ford Library, 800 Chestnut, Western Springs. (MarjorieZ (at) DOPC.us)

Tuesdays, 8 am - Silent Presence for Peace at the Federal Building - Peace Vigil, Federal Plaza, Dearborn & Jackson. 8th Day Center for Justice: 312.641.5151

Tuesdays, 9 am - noon. Progressive radio show on WZRD-FM, 88.3 FM

Tuesdays, 6-7 pm - Weekly protest against the occupation of Iraq, northwest corner of 95th and Western Ave. Proceeds the weekly 7:30 pm meeting of South Siders for Peace at the Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Dr, Chicago. Info: lswolf (at) imaxx.net

Tuesdays, 7 pm - (2nd & 4th of each month) Hyde Park Committee Against War and Racism weekly meeting at University Church, 57th and University, Chicago. Info: www.chicagoantiwar.org/hydepark/hpcawr.html

Wednesdays, 3 pm - Food Not Bombs: Meals for the Hungry. Loyola El Station.

Wednesdays, 4-6 pm – Northside Peace Gathering. Three Cornered Island of Peace: Milwaukee, Logan & Kedzie Aves. Protesting war and empire since Sept. 2, 2003. Info: www.mundopaz3 (at) hotmail.com">hotmail.com

Thursdays, 1:30 pm – “The Ministry of Truth,” a weekly haven for left-wing thought and comment with Chicago Media Action’s Mitchell Szczepanczyk. WHPK 88.5-FM radio. Info: msszczep (at) midway.uchicago.edu or whpk.uchicago.edu

Thursdays, 5-6 pm - "Party from Damascus" radio program on WHPK, 88.5 FM. Politics plus Arab music - shaabi, pop, dabke, khaleeji and MORE!

Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 pm - Neighbors for Peace weekly meeting. St. Nicholas Church, 806 Ridge Ave. Evanston (3 blocks west of the Main St. 'L' station).

Thursdays, 7 pm - Southside Slam. Open Mics at N'diga Coffee & Books, 3510 W. 63rd Street. List opens at 6 pm, performances begin at 7 pm. Bring a gently used book and get in free ($2 otherwise, performers free, no cookbooks please). Non-smoking, children friendly environment. Info: 773.925.2517

Thursdays, 9 pm - Homolatee, Queer Words and Music, hosted by Scott Free. No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood. www.scottfree.net/homolatte.html

Every last Saturday of the month - Waukegan Food-not-Bombs will be serving vegetarian and vegan food to all those who wish to eat at Jack Benny Plaza in downtown Waukegan. People who can bring or donate food are highly appreciated, but the most important thing is your stomach and your sense of social justice. Please contact the RedAlert Collective for more info. www.redalertcollective.cjb.net or redalertcollective36 (at) hotmail.com

Saturdays, 9 am - "Live from the Heartland" progressive radio show. WLUW 88.7-FM. Info: www.heartlandcafe.com

Saturdays, 9 am - "This Is Hell" irreverent radio show. WNUR 89.3-FM. Info: www.thisishell.net

Sundays, Noon-1 pm - Not In My Name weekly vigil: End Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip & East Jerusalem. Water Tower Place, 830 N. Michigan. For more info, go to www.nimn.org

Sundays, 1:00-2:45 pm - Food Not Bombs serving free vegetarian meals to the hungry @ corner of Lincoln and Fullerton.

Saturdays, 2-4pm – Northside Peace Gathering. Three Cornered Island of Peace: Milwaukee, Logan & Kedzie Aves. Protesting war and empire since Sept. 2, 2003. Info: www.mundopaz3 (at) hotmail.com">hotmail.com

Saturdays, 5 pm - Food Not Bombs serving at 18th Street and Loomis.

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Emergency Response Plan to War & Racism
Sponsored by the Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism

1. If the U.S. starts another full scale war on another country besides Iraq, a protest will take place at 5 pm+ at the Federal Plaza, Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago, the day the bombing begins. There will be a larger follow up protest at the same time & place the day after.

2. In the event of a provocative attack on community leaders or organizations in the Chicago area, CCAWR has constructed a phone tree to mobilize the community to quickly protest the attack, whether at a police station, federal government office, or other appropriate place. To get on the Emergency Response phone tree / e-mail list and receive regular calendar updates such as this one, send your contact information to CCAWR (at) aol.com

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Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism
CCAWR (at) aol.com, 312.458.9559, 888.471.0874, chicagoantiwar.org
 
 

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