Thursday, July 7, 2022

CALENDAR & NEWS ~ July 2022

Check event info and COVID policy at original poster to assure most updated and accurate info. 

First day of the season at Little Italy Farmers Market, held Mondays 3-6pm at 331 W 18th. Local food sources listed  below. 

ARTS & FESTS

July 1- July 14 Indecent By Paula Vogel Directed by Lisa Rothe Chautauqua Institute 
July 9-10 Inherit the Wind  Meadville Community Theatre Crawford County Old Courtroom 
July 20 -22 - New Play Workshop: "Through the Eyes of Holly Germaine" Chautauqua Institute “Marty said when I help the birds it will change people’s impression of my shallowness.” 
July 23 - AmeriMasala 2022 Perry Square East, Erie PA "Our goal is to inspire a community philosophy which promotes the value and nobility of all people and encourage dialogue across the lines of race ethnicity, gender and class through assessable public presentations of cultural arts, workshops and lectures."
July 23 - Meadville Pride 1-5pm Diamond Park Sq, Meadville PA Hosted by NWPA Pride 
July 23 & 24 NPW: Black Like Me Chautauqua Institute "revisits Griffin’s memoir through the response of modern-day characters."
July 25-29 -  Rage Against the Machine in concert   Buffalo 7/25, CLE 7/27, Pittsburgh 7/29
July 28 - Aug 7 - Buffalo Infringement Festival 
Aug 4 - One Table Picnic  Runners Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, Erie PA. 4-8:30pm, meal at 6pm. "One Table is Erie's Multicultural and Interfaith Bridge-builders"
Aug 18 - Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Paths to Freedom: Sanctuary Road”
August 22 -  Deeper Than The Skin Chautauqua Institute
One World Tribe "As a special feature of this summer’s 814 Concert Series [July 10-Aug 14], One World Tribe will host 2 hour drum and dance circles before each show. The purpose of the drum circles is to bring unity in the community, to learn some global rhythms and dance, and to have FUN! Mark your calendar to join us each SUNDAY afternoon for 6 weeks in 6 local parks. Bring the family!"
Shrine focuses on Black mothers, and results in astonishing works The Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh PA thru Dec 30 

ELECTIONS & GOVT





Buffalo area Republican drops out of State Senate race, quits party (WGRZ) Former Erie Co. (NY) Executive and GOP-endorsed candidate saying he "can no longer represent a party whose priorities I do not authentically support."

Pa. Senate Republicans advance late-night constitutional amendment package on abortion, voter ID (Pennsylvania Capital-Star) "After voting to waive a rule banning votes after 11 p.m., the Senate Rules Committee on Thursday tacked on proposed amendments, including language requiring voters to show ID at polling places, allowing gubernatorial candidates to select their running mates, and creating a system for election audits. The bill also includes language that would let lawmakers disapprove regulations without facing a veto from the governor."


GUNS

If I only had a gun  I'm including this 2009 20/20 segment because it holds up in showing how much the "good guy with a gun" scenario is fantasy.

JUSTICE

Kevin Flowers coverage of Erie Police hirings issues and news  Several articles here, and Flowers offers good reporting and details. 


The Marshall Project Announces Cleveland Local News Team (Marshall Project) " Pulitzer-winning nonprofit media organization covering criminal justice, is excited to announce the launch of its first local news operation, in Cleveland."

LOCAL FOOD

Resources
Local Harvest nationwide directory with local listings
Cooking
Chef Lisa Heidelberg hosts What's Cooking every week on JET/FOX66 (videos on their website). She is also owner of Dinner is Served by Lisa.334 W. 8th

July 18 - Independence of PA Courts threatened Deborah Gross Esq. & Jay Silberblatt, Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society

July 19 - Are Amendments to the Constitution Good or Bad? Deborah Gross Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society

July 20 - Alternative Ways to Pick Judges Deborah Gross Esq., Phil Friedman Esq. Jefferson Ed. Society

LGBTQ+

July 23 - Meadville Pride  will be held July 23 from 1-5pm Diamond Park Sq, Meadville PA Hosted by NWPA Pride 

July 23 - Drag for Democracy!  Betts Park Warren PA 4-7pm Hosts: Warren County Young Democrats, Brandilynn Lyon, evening of drag and democracy. Drag performances, Dr. Tyler Titus, Malcolm Kenyatta, and Turn PA Blue will be joining us to talk about how we can work together to engage voters in Warren County. Parental guidance advised for mature themes and music lyrics Vendors: Freddie's Sweet Shoppe White Cane Coffee, Trinity Memorial Food Pantry will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items.

Compton's Table "Our mission is to eliminate systemic inequity, create community through peer connection, and empower queer youth and young adults on their journey to authenticity..

"Piecing Together Local LGBTQA History (Jonathan Burdick/Erie Reader)   



GEMISH

July 8 - Restoring the Harry Burleigh Legacy: Archivist Report from Dr. Walter Greason 5 - 7 p.m. • Erie Playhouse Social/Cocktail Hour • 5 p.m.Catered by Dinner is Served by Lisa & 710 Piano Music by Bruce Gingrich. exhibit of the Ada Lawrence - Johnny Johnson Preservation Project

July 14 - Civil Resistance with Erica Chenoweth Chautauqua Institution  3:30pm

Aug 3 - History and Healing: Spotlight on African American Heroes  Featuring: A Shared Heritage 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Jefferson Ed. Society 

Aug 4 - The Slap Heard Round the World: Why Toxic Masculinity Just Will Not Die Rhonda Matthews PhD "Designed for mature audiences. Attendance is not recommended for people under the age of 18." Jefferson Educational Society (Satellite location - East Erie)

Erie Benedictines for Peace announce new website  "As an outreach of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, we work to live out the community's corporate commitment, which is 'to be a healing presence and prophetic witness for peace and justice by actively addressing the climate crisis and the rights of women and children.'"

ROE

July 10 Jamestown Justice Coalition will hold a Rally for Reproductive Rights at noon on July 10 in Dow Park, Jamestown NY. "March from Dow Park to Tracy Plaza (city hall).Speakers, shirts, information, and resources at Tracy Plaza. Continue march eventually returning to Dow Park. "

July 14 - Bastille Day with Erie County United Bastille Day 5 pm Federal Building, South Park Row, Erie PA. Demands are “freedom for all” from passing Women's Health Protection Act and ending the filibuster to do so. To keep up with ECU efforts: "follow on FB, attend a meeting, we have emails, text-blasts etc. sent out once folks are in our data base as well."

Anti-Abortion Movement's Lie   (Molly Brechtel, Erie Reader) Molly's powerful personal journey. 


ACLU: Abortion Access PA Statement and action

Some Americans are offering to help others travel out of state for an abortion. But in a post-Roe era, experts urge caution (CNN) 

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In non-pandemic times, this is a calendar of events for people who believe "a better world is possible." Published monthly. Focus is local/regional. Not affiliated with any organization All upcoming event listings are nonviolent. Event submissions send to moonkat2014@gmail.com
This calendar/newsletter is also available in a Consistent Life Ethic version, for readers who are more comfortable with that. Email me and I will put you on that list and/or remove you from this one. 
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