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March: Women’s History Month Monday, March 1: Hugh Pople will speak at the Miller Center at 11 a.m. His topic will be "The General and the Professor: How One U.S. Unit Won Respect, if not Love, in the Iraqi City of Mosul." Tuesday, March 2: Texas Independence Day. Tuesday, March 2: Longwood University Candidates Forum, featuring 5th District Congressman Virgil I. Goode Jr. (R-Rocky Mount) and Democratic challenger Al Weed. In Wygal Auditorium, from 10:30 to Noon, sponsored by the Department of History and Political Science of Longwood, in Farmville -- about 1 3/4 hours drive from Charlottesville. Further information / directions: Prof. N. Scott Cole, (434) 395 2526. Do not expect to park on Campus -- check Longwood campus map to locate Wygal. Tuesday, March 2: National March for Women's Lives Meetup: 7pm – Meetup @ Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar in Charlottesville - 54 days until the March. Tuesday, March 2: A 7pm – Meetup @ Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar - 54 days until the March. Wednesday, March 3: Al Weed at UVa School of Law, speaking on 'National Security and a New Foundation for the Fifth District.' 4:30 pm, Room Slaughter 258 (2nd floor - directions available at front desk). Parking for visitors is available in front of the law school, on Massie Road, North Grounds--get a visitor pass inside at the front desk. Sponsored by Law Dems. Wednesday, March 3: Meetup for Howard Dean at 7 PM at Buford School Cafeteria in Charlottesville, Virginia Discuss Election 2004 - Keeping the eye on the prize. Agenda items include:
- Donna Goings Thursday, March 4: ANTI-WAR DEMONSTRATIONS CONTINUE (TIME CHANGED TO 4:30) Thursdays in February in front of the Federal Building in Charlottesville from 4:30pm - 5:30pm Thursday, March 4: The next regular monthly meeting of Advocates for
a Sustainable Albemarle Population (ASAP) is on Thursday, March 4, as usual
at 7:30 pm in the library of Westminster Presbyterian Church on Rugby Road.
As with all our first-Thursday-of-the-month meetings, it is open to all.
We have come to expect ice and snow on the first Thursday of every month (perhaps even during the summer), and suspect that pro-growth forces manipulate local weather to sabotage ASAP meetings. If you are uncertain whether or not the meeting is still scheduled, please call 974-6390 to confirm. Saturday, March 6 - Sunday, April 25: The University of Virginia Art Museum will feature the work by Southern Jewish Women Artists [Jan Aronson, Marcia R. Cohen, Johanna Drucker, Linda Gissen and Alyssa C. Salomon) entitled "Exploring Identity" from March 6 - April 25, 2004. Saturday, March 6: CCPJ SALON : "IT'S THE ECONOMY...NO MORE DEATH AND TAXES" Please join us for a discussion about taxes, in particular, how much of our tax money supports the war economy. Special guests include Ed Pearson and Kevin Lynch. After the small group dialogue Ed will lead a discussion on "Who's Afraid of the IRS? Not Me" and Kevin will offer information on the difficulties faced locally due to the Bush tax cuts. Call Susan at 244-0714 or e-mail oberman@esinet.net to recieve an invitation. Monday, March 8: Gordon Walker, Harrison Bright Rue and Richard W. Lindsay will speak at the Miller Center at 11 a.m. Their topic will be "Community Planning for an Aging Society." Monday, March 8: 6:00pm, Al Weed Campaign job fair for volunteers. Come and see if there's something specific you can do to help elect a Democrat for the Fifth District. New Charlottesville Weed Campaign Headquarters, 300 West Main Street (next to the Bus Station). Park at Main Street Market. Information: Diana Abbott, diabbott@earthlink.net or call the office, (434) 970 2220. Tuesday, March 9: Piedmont Housing Alliance Presents the Annual Fair Housing Forum Fair Housing and the Faith Community Summit noon to 2 p.m.at Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church 717 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA Fair Housing Is Our Civil Right! Please join us for the Fair Housing and the Faith Community Summit. This is 2004’s annual fair housing forum – a series designed to increase awareness and action about fair housing laws, which protect us from housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, and family status (children in the household). This Summit will bring together representatives from area congregations and community groups for a two-hour discussion on issues of housing discrimination and fair housing, and how the faith community can participate in promoting fair housing. The agenda includes a guest speaker and small group sessions. We are pleased to present as guest speaker: · Susan Scovill, Director of Fair Housing Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME), Richmond, VA Small group discussion topics will focus on: · Housing Discrimination In Our Community · NIMBY-ism / Community Integration · Fair Housing for People with Disabilities and the Elderly The forum is free and open to the public; lunch will be served. Please register by contacting Linda Johnson at Piedmont Housing Alliance at (434) 817-2436 ext. 100 or lindaj@piedmonthousing.org. Wednesday, March 10: National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers. Send a card to your local clinic. Send a donation to the National Network of Abortion Funds. Saturday, March 13: KidVention: Discovery the Human Body from10-2:00 at PVCC A free family science event presented by the Virginia Discovery Museum, WVPT, Virginia's Public Television and Z95.1. A sampling of activities: STARLAB (portable planetarium), Creation Station, "Hats off to Health"; Yoga for Kids; Service Dogs of Virginia; Virginia Museum of Natural History; Downtown Family Health; Charlottesville Police; O'Roarke-Tighe School of Irish Dance; UVA Body Talk; emergency medical vehicles and more..... Saturday, March 13: The Charlottesville Vocal Arts Society presents an "Italian Serenade" with music, food and wine of Italy on Saturday March 13 at 7 pm and Sunday, March 14 at 3 pm at the Municipal Arts Center on Fifth St. Ext. Phyllis Koch-Sheras and many talented singers will be performing. Reservations at 296-2238. Monday, March 15: 11:00 am. Miller Center Forum, "Women in the CIA: Problems and Prospects." Lindsay Moran Kegley, writer and former CIA case officer. Monday, March 15: The Charlottesville City Council will hold a public hearing on the city budget on Monday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. VOP is encouraging you to attend this hearing and support a "living wage" of at least $9 an hour, plus health insurance, for all city employees. VOP is also encouraging the City Council to tie the wage of the lowest-paid city worker to an economic indicator so that the "living wage" will automatically keep up with inflation each year. If you cannot attend the March 15 public hearing, please send your comments to the City Councilors via their Clerk at coxj@charlottesville.org Tuesday, March 16: VDOT--Design Public Hearing on the proposed Meadow Creek Parkway 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Charlottesville High School, 1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville. See preliminary plans; find out about construction schedules, property impacts and relocation assistance. Offer writen or verbal comments. Project information is also available on the website, http://www.virginiaDOT.org. For further information call (434) 293 0011. Tuesday, March 16: National March for Women's Lives Meetup Tues, Mar 16th, 7pm – Meetup @ venue tbc - 40 days until the March Tuesday, March 16: BLUE RIDGE IRISH MUSIC SCHOOL BENEFIT CONCERT Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at this fun family event!
The Blue Ridge Irish Music School (BRIMS) will be presenting a benefit concert
at Gravity Lounge at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16th. The Gravity Lounge
is located on the downtown mall (below Foot Locker) in Charlottesville.
Gravity Lounge is a smoke free venue. The concert will include traditional
Irish music, singing and dancing performed by students, members, instructors
and friends of BRIMS. Special guests will include popular local band The
Ryegrass Rollers, Patrick and Aran Olwell, Sara Read, Tes Slominski, and
BRIMS alumni Meghan and Patrick Madden. Proceeds from the concert will benefit
a study trip to Ireland in June of this year when BRIMS students will travel
to the source to study Irish music, dance and singing. The Gravity Lounge,
in addition to hosting our event, will also donate $1 from every Guinness
sold to the Ireland 2004 study project! Tuesday, March 16: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Rouss Hall 202, University of Virginia. "From Then to Now": a panel discussion of the Civil Rights Movement and its Legacy by prominent activists in and scholars of the Movement: Julian Bond, Mark Lane, and Paul Gaston. Moderated by Reginald Butler. Julian Bond, currently professor of history at the University, was a leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, a 20-year member of the Georgia Legislature, and since 1998, the chairman of the Board of the N.A.A.C.P. For more than forty years he has been on the cutting edge of progressive social change. Paul Gaston taught Southern and Civil Rights History at the University from 1957 to 1997 where he also helped to lead protest movements against segregation in the University and the community. Some of his writings on these and other local activist movements are on line. He was a long time member of the Southern Regional Council, serving as its president from 1984-88. Mark Lane is a prolific author whose nine books include works on the Kennedy and King assassinations. A playwright and national lecturer, he is best known as one of the most formidable lawyers and activists in defense of civil rights in the last half of the twentieth century. As a member of the New York legislature, he had the distinction of being the only public official in the United States to have been arrested in the 1964 Freedom Rides. Tuesday, March 16: Informed Birth Options of Central Virginia presents YOUR BODY WORKS! Reclaiming Trust in Women's Bodies During Childbirth * Why do 1 in 4 US women give birth by Cesarean Section? Join us for an evening of wit, wisdom, and discussion with Ina May Gaskin Celebrated author of Spiritual Midwifery and Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Friday, March 26, 2004 Church of the Incarnation - bring your books for a signing immediately following- Admission: $12 / $7 for students cash or checks only Contact: Julia Weissman at 434.978.4779 Informed_Birth_Options@earthlink.net Wednesday, March 17: Saint Patrick's Day Wednesday, March 17: From 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mark Lane will return to Rouss 202 for a lecture entitled, "Murder In Memphis -- Who Killed Martin Luther King?" On April 4, 1968, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the greatest civil and human rights protagonist in the modern history of the United States, was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. The FBI, led by its racist director, J. Edgar Hoover, concluded at once that James Earl Ray was the lone assassin. Ray was arrested and died in prison. African-American leaders, including Ralph Abernathy, Dr. King's closest friend and an associate in the civil rights movement, Rev. James Lawson, Dick Gregory, Jesse Jackson and many others stated that they did not believe that Ray was involved and asked Mark Lane to investigate the events surrounding the assassination. Lane's investigation, with the assistance of Rev. Lawson and Rep. Andrew Young, led to a congressional investigation. It concluded that the death of Dr. King was the result of a conspiracy. Now, more than three and a half decades after the murder, the federal police have still not conducted an investigation to determine the identity of those involved. Mark Lane will present the evidence from his investigation into Dr. King's death. Wednesday, March 17: Streetlaw Potluck Wed, March 17th, 7:00 PM, Woodfolk Asylum Want to know what to do when approached by the police at a demonstration? What are your rights under questioning? What are your rights if the police or federal law enforcement approaches your organization looking for information? Can police lie and steal property to gain "evidence"? Rachel Doughty and some other law students will be on hand to explore these questions. All welcome. The Streetlaw presentation will focus on the rights of citizens in their encounters with police officers. It will entail a discussion of the affirmative steps a citizen can take to determine his/her status in regards to the officer, i.e., does he/she have to remain on the scene, or can he/she leave; does he/she have to allow the officer to search through his/her things, or does he/she have the right to say no to a request by the officer. For this particular StreetLaw event, we have also looked at the rights of protesters in their encounters with police officers, based on the presumption that activists might be more apt to have police encounters in that environment. We will attempt to distinguish (to the degree that we can) between everyday police encounters and those in the protest environment. In terms of the actual presentation, it will entail a 5 to 10 minute skit followed by a discussion of the different aspects of police encounters. The discussion will include questioning of the audience on the events that transpired in the skit as well as allow for questions from the audience on different aspects of either the skit or the lecture material. We would also like to save some time at the end to solicit comments from you all about what was good or bad about the presentation, and what suggestions you all have to improve it. Directions to the asylum: Thursday, March 18: The University of Virginia Department of Religious Studies Cordially invites you to attend a stimulating panel: RELIGION, VIOLENCE, AND PEACE: UNTAPPED RESOURCES FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION BETWEEN ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Minor Hall 125 Panelists: * Professor Marc Gopin, Director, Center for World Religions, Diplomacy
and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University, Fairfax Cosponsored by: Middle East Studies Program, Jewish Studies Program and the Center for the Study of Mind & Human Interaction Thursday, March 18: The Women of Jerusalem will be speaking -- this is a group of three women from Jerusalem, one Jewish, one Christian, one Muslim, who are on a short tour of the mid-atlantic region to describe their lives, hopes, and dreams; more info from http://www.partnersforpeace.org. 7 p.m. University of Virginia — Charlottesville, New Cabell Hall, Room 138. Contact Spencer Bakich, Program Assistant, Middle East Studies Program sdb9f@virginia.edu For interviews of the three women contact Michael Brown at 202-215-9057. Thursday, March 18: Charlottesville Candidate Council Forum on Social Justice and Ecological Health, sponsored by PHAR, VOP and QCC, at 7:30 p.m. at the Monticello Event and Conference Center (201 Monticello Avenue). Joe Szakos of VOP invites you to send questions which you would like to have asked of the candidates at the forum to szakos@intelos.net. Questions will also be taken from members of the audience at the forum to be read out by the moderator. The forum will include a 2 minute opening and closing by each of the candidates. For each question asked, each candidate gets two minutes to answer, rotating who is the first candidate to answer. Each candidate gets two minutes to make a closing statement. All candidates have been invited. The only candidate who has not been reached at this time is Independent Vance High. Otherwise, all candidates have agreed to participate. For more information on the forum, contact the Virginia Organizing Project at 984-4655. Thursday, March 18: Opening of "Nine," a musical based on the creative and sexual conflict in Federico Fellini's life. At Live Arts in the new Creative Arts Complex on Water Street, Charlottesville. Tickets/Information (434) 977 4177. Thursday, March 18: Brian Lee Cherrix scheduled for Execution – March 18, 2004 9:00 PM. If the execution goes on as scheduled, please check VADP’s “Vigil Information” page (http://www.vadp.org/vigils.htm) for vigils in your area. Friday, March 19: Women of Jerusalem in a community-based breakfast gathering (good for the don't-drive-at-might crowd; good for the faith community; all welcome! Contact Helena Cobban at Hcobban@aol.com if you want to help organize this!) at 8:45 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation (behind Toys R Us and JABA off Rte. 29). Friday, March 19: Joint meeting of the Charlottesville City School Board and the Charlottesville City Council, to be held this Friday, 3/19 at noon at the Buford Middle School Media Center (right near the Smith pool and rec center on 9th St. and Cherry Avenue). While not many will be called to speak, a large show of support is welcome. One topic to be considered I believe will be the proposed name change of the Charlottesville Performing Arts Center to the MLK, Jr. Performing Arts Center for which a petition has been circulating. Folks who are in favor may want to try to attend. Saturday, March 20: The Albemarle/Charlottesville Democratic breakfast will be held on at 9:30 a.m. at Jefferson Area Board for the Aging [674 Hillsdale Drive] and will feature Al Weed, along with any other individuals seeking theDemocratic nomination for the 5th District Congressional seat who wish to speak. Saturday, March 20: Global Day of Action to Protest to the Iraq War at 3 p.m. at the corner of Barracks Road and Emmet in Charlottesville, Virginia. 4 p.m. march to UVA grounds along Emmet. Drummers from Richmond and Charlottesville will be joining the march.  5 p.m. Vigil on the steps of the Rotunda. Signs will be provided or bring your own. Sunday, March 21: King of My Living Room at 7 p.m. on the Live Arts Main Stage. Included Brady Earnhart, Paul Curreri, Jan Smith, Danny Schmidt, Stratton Salidis, Lance Brenner, Browning Porter, Devon Sproule and Joia Wood. Tickets are available at the Live Arts Box Office, 123 East Water Street, for $10 starting at noon on the 16th of March. (Sorry, no phone or credit card sales.) All proceeds will help defray Danny Schmidt’s recent doctor bills. Sunday, March 21 - Sunday, April 4: The Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Gordon Ave. Library. It begins March 20-21 with the usual weekend sale of Children's, Academic, and Music books plus LPs, tapes, videos, and CDs. The Main Sale with all categories of Fiction and Non-Fiction runs March 27 - April 4. The hours are 9am-8pm for all days. For more information call: 434-977-8467 or consult www.avenue.org/friends. Monday, March 22: This summer marks the first time the Sorensen Institute will host programs for young people interested in learning more about Virginia government and Politics. These residential programs, hosted at UVA, teach students about Virginia government, politics and public policy challenges. Participants build their knowledge in these areas and of the factors that have led to our current political situation. Students also learn the skills necessary to be advocates for positive change. You can think of the High School Leaders Program and the College Leaders Program as the 10-month Political Leaders Program but more structured and aimed at a younger audience. These two separate programs are very exciting and challenging educational opportunities for young people. If you know any high school or college students who might be interested in the programs please pass along this information. Students are able to earn UVA undergraduate credit for their participation in the programs. College Leaders Program, Application Deadline March 22, Program Dates:
June 5 through July 3, 2004 To receive an application or additional information visit our Web site www.sorenseninstitute.org or contact David Carter, Director of Youth Programs, at (434) 982-5528 or gdcarter@virginia.edu. Monday, March 22: There will be a non-partisan community forum held on the potential benefits of electing Charlottesville city councilors through a ward or mixed ward/at-large system. Hosted by Republican City Councilor Rob Schilling and Democratic Vice Mayor Meredith Richards. Event: Making Your City Government Work for YOU - A Community Dialogue
on the Ward System Please join this non-partisan community conversation on potential benefits of electing City Councilors by wards. Refreshments. Voter Registration. Conversation. For more information, please call (434) 293-1186. Tuesday, March 23: Miller Center Forum, 11:00 am. "Intervention vs Non-Intervention: Lessons from the Past." Professor William David Cllinton III of Tulane (and former Miller Center Scholar), author of numerous works on obligations and the international system. Tuesday, March 23: League of Women Voters Town Hall Meeting, noon - 2:00 pm, Best Western Cavalier Inn, Charlottesville, Virginia. Theme, "What's Next In Iraq?" Lunch 12:00-12:45, Program 12:45-2:00 Ambassador David Newsom: The US Role in the Post Conflict Reconstruction of Iraq Ambassador Newsom served as diplomatic officer in Karachi, Oslo, Baghdad and London. He has been ambassador to Libya, Indonesia and the Philippines and has held several posts in the State Department including Interim Secretary of State. An advisor to the US Delegation to the UN General Assembly and author of several books, he is currently Senior Fellow at the Miller Center. Major General Indar Jit Rikhye (Ret): What Role Should the UN Play in Iraq's Reconstruction? Major General Rikhye took part in the invasion of Iraq, Iran, Syria and peacekeeping in Palestine from 1941-43. He served as Military Advisor to Secretary Generals Hammarskjold and U Thant, and dealt with every UN peacekeeping operation from 1960-66. He also helped organize the International Peace Academy in New York. Among his many books are several on the subject of peacekeeping. Following their presentations, Moderator Virginia De Simone will take audience questions for the two speakers. Ms. De Simone is a past Vice President of the National League of Women Voters as well as a past President of the Virginia State League. Questions will be a major part of the program. Come to query, or just to listen. Lunch Reservations: A served plated lunch of a spring salad with chicken strips, rolls, coffee/tea and dessert will be available for $11.50. Call the League office at 970 1707 by 3/19 to order. Please feel free to attend the program even if you aren't having the lunch. Tuesday, March 23: The Charlottesville City Democratic Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, March 23, at 7:00 PM in the General District Court in City Hall [606 W. Market Street]. At this meeting we will have important information about how to be a delegate to the Fifth District Convention, the State Convention, and maybe even the National Democratic Convention in Boston. We will also review the last few months of frenetic Democratic activity, and we will make plans for the stretch run of the Council campaign. We will also elect a vice-chair, approve a rough budget for the Party in 2004, discuss the General Assembly fiasco and much more. Wednesday, March 24: The
Democratic Party is hosting a special Unity Meetup as we move forward toward
our goal of beating George W. Bush and the Republicans in November. Join
your fellow Democrats from more than 250 cities and various Democratic presidential
campaign Meetups as we stand together behind our nominee with our eyes fixed
firmly on the White House! Wednesday, March 24: Sen. Creigh Deeds will hold a hearing with local legislators to solicit public input about the state budget. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the Albemarle County Office Building. Invited legislators are Sen. Emmett Hanger, Del. Watkins Abbitt, Del. Rob Bell, Del. Steve Landes, and me. I hope everyone will make it and please, bring a friend. If ever there was a time for people to let their legislators know how they feel about a budget impasse, now may be that time! You can be certain the opposition will. Thursday, March 25: LOCAL PRESS CONFERENCE WITH LOIS GIBBS (the "Love Canal" activist) at 12:30 pm. LOCATION: LEE PARK, next to the Main Library on Market St. Charlottesville. Lois Gibbs is the Exec. Director of The Center for Health, Environment and Justice. The press conference is being held three days before the 25th anniversary of the partial meltdown of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. Two million people were exposed to twice the radiation level allowed for pregnant women, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. At LEE PARK, information will be available on nuclear energy and about our own Dominion Power's proposal for two new nuclear reactors in Central Virginia. For further information: Abhaya: 409-6392 or 296-3442. Friday, March 26: Miller Center Forums as part of the VA Festival of the Book. 10:00am, James M. Goldgeier, "Power and Purpose: U.S. Policy toward Russia after the Cold War." 2:00 pm, Edward Jones, "The Known World." Friday, March 26: The University of Virginia Art Museum will feature the work by Southern Jewish Women Artists [Jan Aronson, Marcia R. Cohen, Johanna Drucker, Linda Gissen and Alyssa C. Salomon) entitled "Exploring Identity" from March 6 - April 25, 2004. On Friday, March 26th there will be a 4:30 p.m. Panel discussion with Jill Hartz Museum Director; conference organizers Professors Phyllis Leffler and Vanessa Ochs; Asher Biemann, Assitant Professor, Religous Studies; and artists Jan Aronson and Linda Gissen. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. there will be a Fourth Friday reception. In conjunction with the conference Matriarchs and Magnolias: Jewish Women of the South - Agents of Change, April 23-25, sponsored by Hadassah and Jewish Studies at UVa. Friday, March 26: Informed Birth Options of Central Virginia presents YOUR BODY WORKS! Reclaiming Trust in Women's Bodies During Childbirth * Why do 1 in 4 US women give birth by Cesarean Section? Join us for an evening of wit, wisdom, and discussion with Ina May Gaskin - Celebrated author of Spiritual Midwifery and Ina May's Guide to Childbirth 7:00 - 9:00pm Church of the Incarnation Parish Hall, 1465 Incarnation Drive, Charlottesville, VA, off Hillsdale Drive behind Toys R Us (See map at: www.incarnationparish.org) - bring your books for a signing immediately following- Admission: $12 / $7 for students cash or checks only Contact: Julia Weissman at 434.978.4779 Informed_Birth_Options@earthlink.net Saturday, March 27: Aidswalk 2004 Meet at Amtrak/Wild Wings Parking Lot. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
For more, see AIDS/HIV Services Group of Charlottesville. Saturday, March 27: Miller Center Forums as part of the VA Festival of the Book. 10:00am Stephen Schlesinger. "Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nations." Saturday, March 27: SATURDAY, MARCH 27 CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10:00 AM Writers-in-Residence or Institutional Lackeys?The Impact of Educational Institutions on Authors' Rights The last 50 years has seen a huge increase in the number of published authors who also teach at American colleges and universities. This panel discussion sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression, will examine the impact that this institutional association has had on the rights of authors and the content of their writing. Panelists include: Robert M. O'Neil, University of Virginia Professor of Law, past president of the Universities of Virginia and Wisconsin, whose recent works include The First Amendment and Civil Liability, Free Speech in the College Community. George Garrett, Virginia's Poet Laureate, recent works The King of Babylon
Shall Not Come Against You (novel), Going to See the Elephant: Pieces of
a Writing Life (non-fiction). A poet, novelist, essayist, humorist, critic
and editor, George Garrett has published in almost every literary genre
during his career. George Core is editor of The Sewanee Review at the University of the South. For more than 30 years Mr. Core has served as the editor of America's oldest literary magazine. At 12:00 PM The Hollywood Blacklist: Why Does It Still Matter? Readings and discussion on the long shadow cast by the House Un-American Activities Committee. Moderated by writer Bella Stander, daughter of blacklisted actor Lionel Stander (Max on "Hart to Hart"). Panelists include: Victor S. Navasky, editorial director and publisher of The Nation, professor at Columbia Univ. School of Journalism author of Naming Names. Kate Lardner, writer-actress and daughter of Ring Lardner Jr. whose recent works include, Shut Up He Explained: The Memoir of a Blacklisted Kid. Patrick McGilligan author of Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light; and co-author Tender Comrades: A Backstory of the Hollywood Blacklist. Paul Buhle, Brown University lecturer and co-author Tender Comrades, Blacklisted, Hide In Plain Sight. Mickey Knox author of The Good, The Bad & The Dolce Vita: The Adventures of an Itinerant Actor in Tinseltown, Paris & Rome. Saturday, March 27: Quality Community Council and UVa Health System Cancer Center present Eating Well is a Family Affair, Standing Together against Cancer and Other Killers. A free celebratio with inspiration, books, door prizes and tastings. Monticello Event and Conference Center, 2pm to 4pm. Panel moderated by "Inside Charlottesville" host Maurice Jones includes Roniece Weaver and Fabiola Gaines, co-authors of The New Soul Food Cookbook and Slim Down, Sister. Sunday, March 28: PREPARE YOUR FINAL FAREWELL TODAY! Are you READY for "Your Final Farewell?" The Memorial Planning Society of the Piedmont Invites members and the public to hear author Nancy Lawson; Richard Crampton, MD; John Fletcher, bioethicist; and Walter Wadlington, law professor (ret.), discuss and answer your questions about the end-of-life preparations. Sunday, March 28, 2004 For information call 977-4881. A brief business meeting and election of officers will follow the program. The Memorial Planning Society of the Piedmont is a non-profit organization of volunteers that helps people plan in advance for simple, dignified and economical funeral arrangements. Affiliated with the Funeral Consumers Alliance www.funerals.org Sunday, March 28: DR. STRANGELOVE NUCLEAR AWARENESS FUNDRAISING PARTY at 7:00 pm. LOCATION: Old Michie Building, 609 E. Market St in Charlottesville (across from City Hall). Music by Erica Olsen and Stratton Salidis. Also food, films, and radioactive fun. Information will be available about new nuclear reactors being planned for a community near you. Dr. Strangelove will make a late appearance. COVER: $5.00 at the door. Contact: Alexis Zeigler 760-1297 or lexus51@juno.com Sunday, March 28: Brady Earnhart with cellist Honor Bowman will be opening for Girlyman at Gravity Lounge at 8 p.m. Monday, March 29: Miller Center Forum. Robert D. Reischauer, The Medicare Modernization Act: Six Contentious Questions." Tuesday, March 30: An action-oriented publc forum on homelessness in
our community: bringing together citizens, community leaders, service providers,
student volunteers, agencies of state and local government, churches, and
others whose life or work touches the homeless. First Presbyterian Church
- 500 Park Street, Charlottesville. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Expand awareness of issues, solutions, and services. For information and online registration, go to: http://www.tjpdc.org/housing/TJACHForum.asp ============================ for more on homelessness in the region, see http://www.tjpdc.org/housing/homelesscensus.asp Tuesday, March 30: A DISCUSSION ON HOPE FOR MIDDLE-EAST PEACE at 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church, 717 Rugby Rd. in Charlottesville. Robyn Lundy, a speaker from the Tikkun Community, will talk about the Geneva Accords and what people in the U.S. can do to advance the peace process. The event is free, light refreshments provided. Co-sponsors: CCPJ, the Tikkun Community. Contact: 293-9820 Wednesday, March 31: According to his current schedule, Governor Warner will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, March 31st with restaurant patrons, community leaders, business leaders, local residents, and university officials on the impacts of the General Assembly’s failure to pass a budget. 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 31: Dennis Orbe scheduled for Execution – March 31, 2004 9:00 PM. If the execution goes on as scheduled, please check VADP’s “Vigil Information” page (http://www.vadp.org/vigils.htm) for vigils in your area. The Vigil in Charlottesville will be in front of the Charlottesville Circuit Courthouse (315 East High Street) at 12 noon. Wednesday, March 31: Miller Center Forum, 5:00pm. Lt. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, Overview of the Legislative Session. Wednesday, March 31: CCPJ GOES TO THE MOVIES - THE FOG OF WAR at 7:00 pm showing. LOCATION: VINEGAR HILL THEATRE. (Please call theatre to verify 7 pm showtime). Come join CCPJ for a screening of the award-winning documentary which examines the Viet Nam War through in-depth interviews with former Viet Nam era Defense Secretary, Robert McNamara. Won best documentary film award. Following the film we will meet at the Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar on the Downtown Mall for discussion, tea and dessert. CONTACT: Mike Johnson 245-9898
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