[MarignyBywater] NoLA Rising / United for Peace

[ReX - NoLA Rising]

Before I get to the main msg below, I just wanted to let everyone know that
this Friday night at the Dragon's Den, we'll be having a paint party in the
back courtyard.  This will be a late-night gig and we'll be keeping company
with Section 8 Magazine and Defend New Orleans.  And, this will be our first
"no little kids" event, as it is primarily a bar.  NoLA Rising will be in
the outside courtyard.

The artwork from the last paint party and the one at the Dragon's Den will
be going to an art show we'll be having throughout the day on the 16th of
August.  It will be loosely displayed on Frenchman Street at our beloved
Cafe Brazil with the owner's blessing.  (Thank you Ade!) If you see a piece
you like, leave a donation.  The money will be used to go to a public school
art teacher here in New Orleans.

I'll spare everyone the usual graphically challenged email I usually send in
lieu of a simple link.

http://nolarising.blogspot.com/2008/08/8-8-08-with-section-8-schiros-in.html

Now, see what United for Peace is doing.  I think it's a noble idea and
anyone with the skills to help should please do so.  Let's help raise
further awareness for the number one problem in our city (our problem with
murder).  Contrary to what the corrupt politicians say, murder is not a
brand that keeps New Orleans in the news. Despite what some may lead us to
believe, each and every one of us is responsible for making a difference in
our city..."be the change you wish to see"

With that, if anyone would like to be taken off the mailing list...jst let
me know.

ReX

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UNITED FOR PEACE

United for Peace is organizing an amazing project, speaking out against
violence with poetry, music and visual art. Recycle for the Arts would like
to invite all of our friends and supporters to participate in this important
event.

The march needs visual artists to donate their talent and create portraits
of the victims. These portraits will be carried during the march as a
memorial to those who have been lost. After the march the portraits will be
displayed in an art show and finally given to the families of the victims.

There are no restrictions in regards to media but Recycle for The Arts would
like to encourage everyone to use recycled materials to complete their
piece. If you are interested in completing a piece please do so and contact
receive an image and information about a victim please contact Charles at
chuckoanderson25 at yahoo.com
with any questions you may have about the march or other ways that you can
help.

Guidelines:

18 inches by 18inches might be a good size restrictions. .. remember people
will be walking down the street with these.
Please include the person's name and day of death on the back
Please include the victim's name on the front as well.
Please no street names or nicknames.
The medium and the kind of paint is up to the artist as United for Peace
will be taking photographs of the paintings and making copies for people to
hold down the street as well.
Please have your portrait completed by Sept 7th.


Since Katrina New Orleans has lost over 400 of our neighbors, friends and
community members to violent crime. United for Peace is organizing a march
for peace on September 20,

"Our mission is to assert the dignity and worth of all 484 New Orleanians
murdered since the Storm. If we can unite for this march, we will create the
energy and power needed for our individual projects to grow. The artist of
the world have always been the ones to change the consciousness of their
community, so let us come together for our community on this day."

United for Peace will be planning the march every Monday starting  Monday,
July 21st, from 6:30pm to 8pm at 1629 Simon Bolivar Ave. (Berean Church).
This is our time to change New Orleans' perspective on peace. Please email
Charles at the above address to confirm your attendance.

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www.michaeldingler.com
nolarising.blogspot.com
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