Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice 202 Harvard SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-268-9557   Updated: 19 April 2009 Special Events Calendar April 2009
Special Events Calendar -- April 2009	E-mail calendar events to MonthlyCalendar@abqpeaceandjustice.org by the 20th of the month (for the following month's print edition of our newsletter). Please limit submissions to a maximum of 60 words and follow the format below to make it easier on our volunteer! E-mail calendar events to Web@abqPeaceAndJustice.org at any time for the Web site calendar. Event notices are appreciated at least ten (10) days before the event takes place. Also, please check calendar posted at the Peace Center for additional events not listed here. Events are held at the Peace Center unless otherwise noted. Recent additions and recent changes to the calendar (made this month) are shown in green. Wednesday-Friday, April 1-3 "MODERN DAY SLAVERY IN THE AMERICAS: A REGIONAL APPROACH TO A GLOBAL EPIDEMIC" - a free conference about human trafficking in Albuquerque. The conference takes place at Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel (2600 Louisiana Boulevard NE - Albuquerque). This conference is a collaboration with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, the Mexican Consulate of Albuquerque, and the UNM Latin American & Iberian Institute. It will address the problem of human trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border by bringing together researchers, legislators, law enforcement officials, service providers, and victim advocacy groups from both sides of the border to share cutting-edge information about the causes and consequences of human trafficking, as well as the best practices for combating this form of modern-day slavery. Keynote speakers include: Sandro Calvani, UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute and Gary King, Attorney General of New Mexico. Information and online registration: http://laii.unm.edu/conferences .
Thursday, April 2, 6:00pm Gala Launch Party for Underground, Mark Rudd's memoir covering 1965-1977. This event begins with a free posole dinner followed at 7:00pm with a showing of 7:00 showing of the Weather Underground documentary film. At 8:30pm, the booksigning and discussion begins. It all takes place at the Guild Cinema (3405 Central Avenue NE - Albuquerque). No tickets, everything's free, except for Underground, which will be sold by Bookworks (10% of sales to benefit the Guild). Other booksigning and reading events for Underground are taking place this month around New Mexico. See Mark's Web site for details. Information: www.markrudd.com . Thursday, March 2, 7:00pm People Before Profit Film Series presents Righteous Babes. Acclaimed filmmaker Pratibha Parmar explores the intersections of feminism with popular music, focusing on the role of female recording artists in the 1990s and their influence on modern women. Popular music entities Crissie Hynde, Ani DiFranco, Tori Amos, Sinead O'Conner and others discuss the potential politics and power of performing their music. These artists are joined by Gloria Steinem, Camille Paglia and others who critique shifts in feminism and link these shifts to music's cultural impact on political activism. Friday, April 3, 5:00 - 8:00pm First Friday Coffeehouse with Wagogo hosted by Bonnie Bluhm! See the 'exquisite corpse' exhibit, find something fun in the shop, enjoy Henry's red beans and rice and Java Joe's coffee. Music at 6:15pm. At OFFCenter (808 Park Ave SW - Albuquerque). Free event- A Pass the Hat Production. Donations benefit OFFCenter Community Arts Project. Friday, April 3, 6:00 - 8:00pm Inauguration of a new gallery (Visions Gallery) for Working Classroom at 115 Gold Street SW (Albuquerque) with two amazing exhibits: an international touring show documenting the life of preeminent Mexican writer, diplomat and critic Alfonso Reyes and a display of new jewels - miniature encaustics by Albuquerque artist Charles Castillo. the exhibits continue through May 31, 2009. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm or by appointment. Information: 505-724-4777. Saturday, April 4, 9:30am - 12:00pm Facilitation Practice Group. We will review the learnings of the March 7 Facilitation Training and continue to develop our skills in facilitating/supporting a process that results in clear achievements and a sense of community. All are welcome. Saturday, April 4, 10:00am - 3:00pm An interactive workshop for activists and organizations. Become a more effective activist using strategic non-violent methods. Build your organization's abilities to move toward its goals. Clarify your strengths as an activist. Grasp how your own personal role and actions have worked to effect change. Cost: $15 - Includes luncheon. It's at the Unitarian-Universalist Church (Santa Fe). Information/registration: 505-983-9217 or 505-466-6954. Saturday, April 4, 2:00 - 5:00pm (doors open 1:30pm) A Celebration of Life Memorial for Ed Grothus (longtime activist and resident of Los Alamos - June 28, 1923 - February 12, 2009) at Duane W Smith Auditorium of Los Alamos High School (1300 Diamond Drive - Los Alamos). Bring memories to share. Some of Ed's favorite messages: Welcome to the Black Hole, semper fabricate nunquam consumite (always build, never destroy), no one is secure unless everyone is secure, one bomb is too many, do good, and The sun is the only good nuclear reactor around, the site is ideal at 93 million miles away, the power output is infinite and the power distribution is everywhere. We will have computer/video projection available for those who wish to share content in that format. You may leave online memories at http://edgrothusmemorial.wordpress.com/ . Information: mgrothus@aol.com or 303-652-8379. Saturday+Sunday, April 4+5 The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) invite workplace, community and student workers, social workers and others to a weekend of organizing training. At 211 Tenth Street SW (Albuquerque). Space is limited. A $10 donation is suggested. Nobody turned away for lack of funds. Childcare is provided. Information / registration: 505-331-6132. Sunday, April 5, 3:00 - 5:00pm Singing down the walls: bridging our communities through music is an invitation to join us to learn and sing our common history. Every month, local and visiting musicians will teach songs and we will continue with a community sing-along. This event takes place at Bandido's Hideout Restaurant (2128 Central Avenue SE - Albuquerque). Admission is free. Sponsored by: Somos los otros ... and they are us! (a project of the Peace and Justice Center). Information: 505-934-2419 or somoslasotras@hotmail.com . Sunday, April 5, 5:00pm Come join us for a night of African music, featuring Kobiana and Hilaire Nakigan, Assane Kouyate, Male Fainke and Afro-American band. Dance, share food, and help raise money for a student, who has been accepted to UNM to study music & English and needs funding to help to obtain a visa. Expenses include many lawyer and immigration fees. The student has become a lovely addition to the P&J community, and donations at the door are appreciated. Tuesday, April 7, 6:00pm Pharmaceuticals in the Rio Grande!, a talk by Dr. Maceo Marinet. Also, Enchilada Dinner -- sponsored by Agua es Vida Action Team. Information: 505-242-5511. Wednesday, April 8, 2:00pm The Darfur Project: "Where do we go from here?" Information: 505-268-9557 (Bob Press). Thursday, April 9, 6:00 - 10:00pm Salsa to Save Lives -- an exciting FREE rally and dance under the stars (a family event) in support of health care reform. Including: speeches by Members of Congress and our community, free food and drinks from local restaurants, and a performance by a South Valley youth dance troupe. Following the rally will be Latin music for a night of dancing (starts at 7pm) under the stars. Information and RSVP: http://www.nmhealthcareforamericanow.org , 240-475-8665, or julia@nmhcan.org . Friday, April 10, 6:00 - 8:00pm You're invited to a memoriam birthday party for Rachel Corrie, a young American volunteer working with the International Solidarity Movement to protect Palestinian lives, homes, and futures.She was run over and killed in March 2003 by a multi-ton militarized Israeli Defense Force Caterpillar tractor. Come celebrate her life and message at the Albuquerque Friends Meeting House (1600 Fifth Street NW - Albuquerque). Information: 505-417-7978. Saturday, April 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm Artisans' Fair Returns! All welcome for unique shopping, live music, and artsy folks. Information: 505-255-4296. Thursday, April 16, 7:00pm Why the Economic Crisis Now, and What We Can Do! is the title of a speech being presented by Richard Becker (western Regional Coordinator for A.N.S.W.E.R. - a new left national organization working for decades to oppose imperialism and bring about socialism). This free event takes place at Central New Mexico Community College's Smith Brasher Hall (University and Coal Avenue SE - Albuquerque). Free parking. Information: citizen@comcast.net . Friday+Saturday, April 17+18 -- All events take place in Albuquerque The Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice presents Get on the Peace Train: Be Part of the Solution - a weekend of special events involving the Albuquerque community in developing peace solutions and the arts. The Center for Peace and Justice is thrilled to bring Derrick Jensen, the nationally known eco-activist and acclaimed author of thirteen books (The Culture of Make Believe, Endgame and others) to Albuquerque as our special guest in a weekend of creative events. On Friday April 17th at 1pm Jensen, a philosopher poet of the environmental movement, will speak at the South Valley Academy (3426 Blake Rd SW), a charter school that focuses on sustainability, community, individual and global responsibility. Jensen will also speak to the public at 7pm at the South Broadway Cultural Center (1025 Broadway SW) on the topic of being part of the solution to our global predicaments. On Saturday, April 18th there will be free, public creative arts workshops from 12:30-4:30pm at the Media Arts Charter School -- a collaborative high school focusing on film, TV, video documentation, and editing skills -- located on the SE corner of Washington and Copper. There will be a choice of workshops in storytelling, poetry, performance, writing, and visual arts. The South Broadway Cultural Center will host an exciting, culminating event for the community on April 18th at 7pm. Called Some of My Best Friends Are Poets, coordinated by KUNM's own Mary Oishi - the evening will feature local and national poets in performance, followed by an open-mic session, where other poets can share their talents. Information: Get on the Peace Train details or 505-268-9557. Friday+Saturday, April 17+18, 8:00am - 6:00pm (both days) Yard sale fundraiser to benefit the Los Alamos Study Group - We are asking for donations and/or to contact us to volunteer your help organizing before, during and after the sale. Bring donations to: 2901 Summit Place NE (Albuquerque) by April 15th or 16th. Information: 505-265-1200 or twm@lasg.org . Friday, April 17, 5:00 & 9:30pm Saturday, April 18, 5:00 & 9:30pm Help needed for the Peace & Justice for set up (5pm) and clean up (around 9:30pm) at the Friday evening Derrick Jensen lecture and the Saturday evening poetry reading (both at S. Broadway Cultural Center). To volunteer, please call Mimi at 505-924-1727 or leave a message at P&J. Thank you! Fridays+Saturdays, April 17+18 and 24+25, 8:00pm Sundays, April 19+26, 2:00pm Black Butterfly, Jaguar Girl, Piñata Woman and Other Superhero Girls, Like Me, a spoken word Spanglish Slanglish paean to Latina teens, will be performed at N4th Theater (4904 4th Street NW - Albuquerque). Tickets: $10. Reservations and advanced purchase, call 505-242-9267 or stop by 212 Gold SW, Albuquerque. Information: 505-242-9267 or www.workingclassroom.org . Saturday, April 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm Dialogue. Join us to share the power of personal experiences and perspectives. We focus on listening to the views of each participant. In doing so, we become more aware of our own assumptions and can set them aside to reach a shared understanding of complex situations. This is a powerful process which fosters peaceful resolution of conflict. It follows the model of the noted physicist David Bohm and can be used in personal as well as international disputes. Information: 505-243-6174. Saturday, April 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm White History Week & ACP&J's Get on The Peace Train present: Some of My Best Friends are Poets. Mary Oishi will host this event featuring seven renowned poets and you! Come read a poem as part of the open-mic round robin in the second part of this very special event. Featured poets include Andrea Serrano, Richard Vargas, Hakim Bellamy, Mary Oishi, Cathy Arellano, Amanda Rich & Jenifer Rae Vernon, courtesy of West End Press. $5 donation requested; no one will be turned away. It takes place at South Broadway Cultural Center (1025 Broadway SE - Albuquerque). Recent Addition! Sunday, April 19, 3:00 - 5:30pm Cindy Sheehan will address the peace and justice community of Santa Fe at the Unitarian Universalist Church (107 West Barcelona Road - Santa Fe). Book signing begins at 4:30pm. Sponsored by The Joan Duffy Chapter of Veterans For Peace. Sunday, April 19, 7:00pm Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now! will speak at Woodward Hall (UNM - Albuquerque). Tickets are available at Bookworks - general admission tickets are $15 and include a copy of the new paperback, and student tickets (must show a school ID) are $5 but do not include a copy of the book. Recent Addition! Monday, April 20, 1:00 - 1:30pm Cindy Sheehan in-studio interview with Jim Ball of KVOT Radio, 1340 AM (Taos?). Recent Addition! Monday, April 20, 4:00 - 4:30pm Cindy Sheehan telephone interview with Deb Nichols, program director for KRZA radio (Taos). Recent Addition! Tuesday, April 21, 2:00 - 3:00pm Cindy Sheehan will be at MEPJA's ($30 Billion Billboard Campaign) dedication ceremony at Menual east of Juan Tabo in Albuquerque. Recent Addition! Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 - 10:00pm Cindy Sheehan will be speaking at CNM's Smith-Brasher Hall (University at Coal SE - Albuquerque). Information: 505-620-6393 and seaovertea@gmail.com . Recent Addition! Tuesday, April 21, 9:00 - 11:00pm Frontline: Poisoned Waters, a health checkup of America's waterways, is a two-hour investigation and report card on two iconic American waterways - Chesapeake Bay and Puget Sound - and is being broadcast on KNME (Albuquerque). Recent Addition! Wednesday, April 22 Earth Day 2009! Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice office will be open. Saturday, April 25, 1:00 - 6:00pm Pathways To Sustainability - a workshop for anyone who values sustainability (whether you rent an apartment or own acres of land) and wants more of it. This interactive workshop contains an overview of sustainable systems and practices appropriate for the Southwest, including solar energy and heating, greywater and rainwater systems, natural building methods, high desert gardening, and land restoration. Assistance will be given in crafting a specific and personalized vision of sustainability and developing practical and fun strategies for realizing that vision. Cost: $45 to $35 sliding scale. Presented by Ampersand Sustainable Learning Center. Information: ampersandproject@yahoo.com . Saturday, April 25, 7:00pm Patomac Fever - a group of spirited singers that entertains with passion, precision and verve - is especially committed to community outreach which supports and uplifts the GLBT community. The group is very excited and honored to perform for the benefit of Equality New Mexico. The gentlemen of PF hope to help change the attitudes toward Domestic Parnership and equal rights for all Americans. The performance takes place at First Unitarian Church (3701 Carlisle Boulevard NE - Albuquerque). Tickes: $20. Saturday, April 25, 7:00pm Fund-raiser for Dheisheh Refugee Camp - Palestinian journalist and refugee, Ziad Abbas, will speak at Mennonite Church (1300 Girard, NE - Albuquerque). There will be a reception (6:30pm) before the speech. Information: 505-550-9553 or lorir@unm.edu . Recent Addition! Sunday, April 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm Earth Day Celebration in Nob Hill at Silver and Carlisle SE (Albuquerque). Sponsored by La Montañita Food Coop. Food, vendors, performances, and more. Information: 505-265-4631. Recent Addition! Thursday, April 30, 3:00 - 5:00pm National Health Care Reform - a Discussion is a free event taking place at First Unitarian Church, (3701 Carlisle Boulevard. NE - Albuquerque). Sponsored by Health Action New Mexico. Information: 505-867-1095 or www.healthactionnm.org . Please send calendar items, comments, and questions concerning this Web document to Web@abqPeaceAndJustice.org .