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If you attend any of these events, please send in anything from a few lines to a long article about what happened. And if you know of any upcoming events that other readers might be interested in, send them in! Events are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to all. — Compiled by Marc Borbely536 13th St. NE
Monday, April 14 Today through April 21: Spring Vacation for D.C. Public Schools. Noon. The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution. Linda R. Monk will discuss her new book. At Library of Congress, West Dining Room, Madison Building, 707-5221. http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2003/03-059.html. 3:30 p.m. Board of Education, Committee of the Whole monthly meeting. 825 North Capitol St. NE, 5th floor board room. 442-4289. http://www.k12.dc.us. 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. Race: Power of An Illusion — Film & Discussion Series. "The Story We Tell. Is race a biological myth, a historical invention? Why should it matter? This provocative three-part series challenges our most fundamental beliefs as it explores a question so basic it is rarely asked: What is this thing called race?" By National Organizers Alliance, ITVS and the Social Action and Leadership School for Activists, 733 15th St. NW, Suite 1020, 234-9382 ext. 229. http://www.ips-dc.org/salsa/dateresults.asp. 7 p.m. Butterflies of Washington, D.C. "Slide-illustrated lecture by butterfly conservationist Pat Durkin on D.C.'s butterflies, their life cycles, and how to identify them." At Chevy Chase Branch Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW, 282-3118. Tuesday, April 15 Noon. At I.R.S. Headquarters, 1111 Constitution Ave.
NW. (Metro: Federal Triangle.) "As a matter of conscience, we
will commit to refusing to pay some or all of our federal
income taxes to protest funding the war on Iraq and all wars
of aggression. Current war tax resisters will give away
resisted tax money to human needs and peace groups." By DC
Pledge of Resistance, DC Area War Tax Resisters and National
War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee, 800-269-7464. 5 p.m. D.C. Voting Rights Day 2003. Rally. "Speak Out
for D.C.'s Vote in Congress." At Freedom Plaza,
Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street NW. By DC Vote, 462-6000. 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. Know Your Rights! How to Provide Effective Demonstration Support. Workshop on "what you need to know to provide legal support for a demonstration of any size, from the planning stages to issues that may arise after the event. Among other topics, presenters will cover when you need a permit and how to get one, the type of legal support you may want on site, how to plan support for those risking arrest, and laws regarding where signs/posters may be posted. The class includes a short demonstration of how to wheatpaste." By Alexis Baden-Meyer, D.C. Justice and Solidarity Collective Mark Goldstone, D.C. National Lawyers Guild Demonstration Support Committee Adam Eidinger, D.C. Statehood-Green Party. At Social Action and Leadership School for Activists, 733 15th St. NW, Suite 1020, 234-9382 ext. 229. http://www.ips-dc.org/salsa/dateresults.asp. 7 p.m. Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet. "PBS documentary ... tells the story of the seventh-century prophet who changed world history in 23 years and continues to shape the lives of more than 1.2 billion people. Three years in the making, the film takes audiences not only to ancient Middle Eastern sites where Muhammad's story unfolds, but into the homes, mosques and workplaces of some of America's estimated seven million Muslims. Featuring several D.C. residents." At Visions Cinema Bistro Lounge, 1927 Florida Ave. NW (Metro: Dupont Circle).$8.50 ($2 off for seniors, students). Info, 667-0090. http://www.visionsdc.com/dyno/filmdetail.asp?filmID=225. Wednesday, April 16 6:30 p.m. Stated Board of Education monthly meeting. 825 North Capitol St. NE, 5th floor board room. 442-4289. http://www.k12.dc.us. 6:30 p.m. Police Service Area (PSA) 511 monthly community meeting. Teacher's Credit Union, 9th and D streets NE. We will meet first and then do the Walk through the neighborhood pointing out areas of crime that the police may not be aware of. 7 p.m. First Freed: Washington, D.C., in the Emancipation Era. "Join in a celebration of Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia with an author's forum and book signing. ... Scholars Elizabeth Clark-Lewis, Richlyn Goddard, Ida Jones and David Terry discuss the impact of the District of Columbia Emancipation Act on the lives of enslaved Africans in Washington, D.C., and the implications for the rest of the nation embroiled in the Civil War." By the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture. At Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue and 7th Street SW. Reservations recommended. Info, 610-3371. http://anacostia.si.edu/calendar.htm. 7 p.m. D.C. Emancipation Day Celebration. At the Old Post Office Tower, 12th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. "Ringing of U.S. Congressional Bells in honor of the Emancipation of DC's 3,100 former enslaved persons." Info, 606-8691. http://www.nps.gov/ncro/PublicAffairs/YearlyCalendar.html. Thursday, April 17 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Mobile Merchant Mixer. "Merchants,
residents and visitors are invited to come and shop, talk and
enjoy refreshments with residents and business owners from the
H Street community. This event is designed to help
introduce residents to the retail and business services available on H
Street while helping to increase the bottom line for these diverse
and deserving merchants. Refreshments will be served." At
Imagine U Unique, 1012 H St. NE, 544-7004. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Reclaim the Block. Informal update meeting. "Reclaim the Block is a residential neighborhood watch group serving the block between Elliott & 14th streets NE and Maryland Avenue & F Street NE. Stop by ... for an update on what has changed, and to voice any current concerns. I will have information on: traffic calming; residential parking; working with the ANC; orange hat patrol; Fifth District police update; nuisance properties; and residential trash regulations." By Jeff Coulter, coulterndc@yahoo.com. At 640 14th St. NE. Saturday, April 19 10 a.m. - noon. Neighborhood Cleanup. "Please join your neighbors and give us a helping hand." Meet at 13th & E NE. Organized by Sharon Cochran, 1300 block of Emerald Street NE, 399-0715. 10 a.m. Second Annual Easter Eggstravaganza for Kids and Families. At Lincoln Park, 12th and East Capitol streets NE. "The event will include face painting, games, a bunny petting zoo, and ultimately the Easter egg hunt with prizes." By the National Community Church. Info, Pastor Joel Schmidgall, 544-0401 or joel@nccdc.org. 2 p.m. Poetry on Film. The United States of Poetry. For young adults to adults. "A 1996 film produced by Bob Holman that takes a fast-moving look at poetry in the United States." At Northeast Branch Library, 330 7th St. NE, 698-3320, http://dclibrary.org/branches/noe. Monday, April 21 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. Race: Power of An Illusion — Film & Discussion Series. "The House We Live In." See April 14 listing. Ongoing April 18 - 27, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Ikebana International
Flower Show. "Ikebana International ... returns for an annual
exhibit of ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement. The
show features both modern and traditional styles of ikebana by
the area's most talented ikebana artists. ... Master teachers
will give demonstrations of ikebana on April 19, 20, 26, and 27
at 1 p.m. in the Lecture Demonstration Center." At
National Arboretum, National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, 24th &
R Streets NE, off of Bladensburg Road, 245-5898. |
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