This & That ~ January 2018

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CALENDAR
Jan 6 - 8th Annual Candlelight Vigil and Talent Show Booker T Washington Center, Erie PA, hosted by Mothers Against Teen Violence

Jan 11 – Human Trafficking Awareness Presentation  6pm 5031 W Ridge Rd erie presented by Sisters of St Joseph of NWPA and Crime Victim Center.

Jan 12 - "Look and See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry" Vucovich Center for Communication Arts, Allegheny College, Meadville PA "Announcing the first installation of this year’s 'Our Woods & Waters Film Series', offered in partnership with the French Creek Valley Conservancy and Allegheny College! This event is free and open to the public."
Jan 12 - "The Post" (2017) Nationwide release. Dramatized portrayal of the unlikely partnership between The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham (Streep), the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks), as they race to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets concerning the war in Vietnam that spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents. 
Jan 13 - "Marshall" (2017) Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown NY
Jan 13 -  8th Annual Dr King Awards Dinner Martin Luther King Center, Erie PA 

Jan 15 - Honoring Dr. Kings Legacy: March for Jobs and Income Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day March Gather at Perry Square, march to the Dr. King Center 12pm – 1pm Hosted by NAACP of Erie, PA

Jan 15 - Martin Luther King Day Prayer Service Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, Erie PA
Jan 15-18 - Penn State Behrend MLK Events All free and open to public. 
Jan 15 - Annual Martin Luther King Fellowship Dinner  St. Brigid’s Catholic Church Social Hall, 383 Arch St., Meadville PA, sponsored by United Faith Fellowship Church of God is from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at . $12 per person/$10 per person for groups of 15 . Guest speakers: Reverend Marcus A. McDaniel, I, Damico Martin, and several local youth presenting essays on civil rights. 
Jan 16 - MLK Keynote Address w/Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville (Open to the Public) Hosted by IDEAS Center 6 PM - 7:15 PM Ford Chapel at Allegheny College Meadville PA Dr Vaz-Deville is author of 'The Baby Dolls: Breaking the Race and Gender Barriers of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Tradition.'
Jan 16 - Viaduct Town Hall w Tom New & Charles McKinney  January 16 at 6 PM - 8 PM Jefferson Educational Society 3207 State St, Erie, PA “The Viaduct Town Hall, hosted by the African-American Concerned Clergy, Civitas, ErieCPR, Keystone Progress, NAACP Erie and Erie County United, will offer detailed evidence to help the community - and leaders - understand the issues at stake regarding the future of the McBride Viaduct on East Ave.” 
Jan 17 - Hope Resides in Pennsylvania Voters 5031 West Ridge Rd Erie PA "Besty Weist the Coordinator of Social Justice Activites for SSJ hosts the FDPA speaker, Don Goldstein. She has invited to attend the Benedictine Sisters and the Mercy Center Sisters of Erie. The public is welcome, but must call ahead and make a reservation. Please call Betsy Weist at 836-4100 to reserve a seat. The Event is Free."
Jan 17 - "Last Flag Flying" (2017) Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown NY
Jan 18 - EFP Silent Peace Walk: Erie County Prison 18th & Ash Streets, Erie PA. Hosted by Benedictines for Peace
Jan 18 - Environmental Expo 2018 Hosted by Climate Rality Project Erie chapter. Blasco Memorial Library Erie PA. 11am-2pm
Jan 18-21 - "Inherit the Wind" "Presented by Mercyhurst Preparatory School’s Performing Arts Department. Performances at  Mercyhurst Preparatory School Performing Arts Center [PAC]... Tickets  sold at 1 hour before curtain $10 – adults, $7 – seniors and $5 for students.  The school is located at 538 East Grandview Blvd. in Erie.
Jan 20 - 20th Annual Summit Against Racism Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 616 N. Highland Avenue Pittsburgh PA. Theme: "The Struggle Continues: Healing Trauma, Building Community, and Inspiring Action."
Jan 20 - "Young Marx" 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY Captured live via satellite from London's Bridge Theatre
Jan 20 & 23 - "Last Flag Flying" (2017) 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY.
Jan 21 - "Young Marx" Mercyhurst University, Erie PA Captured live via satellite from London's Bridge Theatre

Jan 21 - Women's Solidarity March: March to the Polls Erie PA Sister march to national event in Las Vegas. Other nearby sister marches: Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cleveland

Jan 24 - Enrichment Series: Judaism Today Rabbi Emily Losben from Temple Anshe Hesed, hosted by Benedictine Sisters of Erie
Jan 27 - The History of Activism in Ashtabula Hosted by Indivisible Ashtabula County. Details TBA "Come explore the long history of progressive thought and politics in Ashtabula County. From being hot beds of activity during the Underground Railroad and suffrage, we are returning to our roots in Ashtabula County! Join us as we move forward together by looking at the great bravery and courage that came before us on these very grounds." Facebook event page  
Jan 28 - Third District United hosts a Congressional Candidates Forum Jan, 28 at 2 PM - 4 PM My Brother’s Place 2058 Leesburg Grove City Rd, MERCER PA 16137 Public  
Jan 28 - 3rd District United hosts a Congressional Candidates Forum LIVE STREAM   Livestreaming Mercer event (see above) at Calamari's  1317 State, side room, Erie "The Erie Chapter of Keystone Progress will be hosting a Live Stream of this event Sunday, January 28 at Calamaris Squid Row - side room Doors open at 1:30. Forum begins at 2pm. All are welcome to attend."
Feb 2-3 - Keystone Progress Summit 2018 Hilton Harrisburg, Harrisburg PA. Hosted by Keystone Progress
Feb 8 - “Walking in Black History” Documentary on WQLN (PBS-Erie) 8pm More details TBA
Feb 8 - Single Voice Reading Series features B.J. Hollars Allegheny College, Meadville PA 
Feb 9 - Vendredi Gras: Fat Friday  Voodoo Brewery 834 Bessemer St, Meadville PA. “Join Common Roots for a(n almost) Mardi Gras party! Enjoy games, music, food, and a drink with the price of admission. All proceeds will go to Common Roots, a membership-based organization that aims to empower residents and improve housing conditions in Meadville, PA.”

Feb 12 - Joe Biden American Promise Tour Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh PA.

Feb 15 - Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio , 7:00 p.m. Tickets are free on a first-come, first-served basis available at the Stambaugh Auditorium Box Office or online at www.stambaughauditorium.com beginning January 4. Contact: Jackie LeViseur - 330.941.2136 or jmleviseur@ysu.edu
Feb 15-17 - Trae Crowder: WellRED Tour "The Liberal Red Neck" Pittsburgh Improv Comedy Club, Pittsburgh PA  
Feb 18 - Breakfast with the Candidates 9 AM - 11 AM Sharon American Legion Post 299 Bingo 1395 E State St, Sharon, PA

Feb 22 - Playshop Theatre: "Love and Information" Allegheny College, Meadville PA

Feb 28 - Earth Stewardship/Creation Care: Seeking Nature’s Truths St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 410 N Main St, Jamestown, NY  Jamestown Community College Professor, Becky Nystrom launches the Green Up Jamestown 2018 series with her presentation. Hosted by GreenUp Jamestown, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

Mar 3 - East Ave. Art Event w HeyBeast's Jeff Brunner March 3 at 10 AM - 12 PM 1201 East Ave, Erie, PA “Pittsburgh artist Jeff Brunner of Hey Beast Studio will lead a community art event adjacent to the McBride Viaduct CReatives of all ages welcome to participate in this free public event” Check out Brunner's work  #Ideas4Erie #ViaductLive

RESISTANCE NOTES

• Area Resistance Resources has been updated with newly listed groups, and All (?) groups in PA-3rd, and the western half of PA-5th.
• Women's March Anniversary: Power to the Polls  As noted in calendar, There will be a nationwide Women's March event in January. The national event is in Las Vegas, and there are sister events all over the country, including Erie, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. Make sure to check the event details at the original link to assure the most accurate and up-to-date information on locale and time. #PowerToThe Polls
• *** PLEASE NOTE: *** Impeachment March Worldwide has NOT scheduled ANY January 20 Impeachment March. "A recently circulated, anonymous Facebook notice promoting a Jan. 20 impeachment march was traced to a commercial meme site, produced either to generate interest or to confuse impeachment supporters. HOWEVER, Sister City Impeachment March organizers are encouraged to REACH OUT to local Jan. 20 WOMEN’S MARCH Groups, and to ask whether they can fold our message into theirs. Impeachment March - Los Angeles is doing this, and we understand that other Sister Cities are making the same effort. Some will say “Great!” and some will say “Another Day.” The bottom line is that we are STRONGEST when we embrace our UNITY in DIVERSITY. While Impeachment opens the door to saving our democracy, we ask that all supporters respect the needs of Sister City Jan. 20 Women’s Marches and join in solidarity on that day with their broad message (and some will surely welcome ours!). We are all moving FORWARD in the SAME DIRECTION, so please STAY TUNED for more updates, which we'll continue to post for your review and action." [Ed. note: I don't know any more about this than what they posted]

NEWS

• "Councilwoman proposes Citizens Review Board (YourErie 12/4/17) Erie City Councilwoman Sonya Arrington is renewing efforts.
• New Information Creates Optismism About Saving McBride Viaduct" (Erie New Now) #erieviaduct
• Stabilizers - "Tyranny" Original RemasteredRest in Peace, Dave Christenson.
• "Pittsburgh mayor signs controversial law outlawing use of certain instruments on wild, exotic animals " (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) "The bill was originally proposed by City Council President Bruce Kraus and passed by council Dec. 19 on a 6-3 vote. Its backers included animal protection activists from organizations like Humane Action Pittsburgh, who praised the mayor for signing it. 'I think this just really solidifies Pittsburgh's position in history as a progressive city, a compassionate city, and everything we strive for,' Natalie Ahwesh, the group's vice president, said Friday."
• "Climate Change Could Bring More Lake Effect Snow" (from weather.com last year, January 21, 2017)

LOOK BACK
Occupy the Courts Jan 20 2012 Organized by Occupy Erie. Local event in solidarity with a nationwide event called Occupy the Courts, which was timed to coincide with the second anniversary of the Citizens United ruling. The event represented a funeral for democracy. Photos by Occupy activist Mark Haller (1959-2013), complete album here. Mark photographed Occupy Erie events (as well as social and environmental justice events), and posted on Daily Kos as Mentatmark. 

January 20, 2012: Occupy Erie holds "Occupy the Courts" event

January 20, 2012: Occupy Erie holds "Occupy the Courts" event

 

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