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11/20 Concert: Which Side Are You On ?

5/15 5th Annual Peace & Global Citizenship Fair

WHAT:

BCTC's Students for Peace & Earth Justice presents

5th Annual Peace & Global Citizenship Fair

WHEN:

Noon - 5 p.m. Saturday

May 15

WHERE:

Bluegrass Community & Technical College - Cooper Campus

Directly North of Commonwealth Stadium

470 Cooper Drive

Lexington

This campus is directly north of Commonwealth Stadium. Bus routes #3, 33, 34, and 35 come by the campus or close to it.

Free & open to all.

Click here to view & print the colorful event poster. Click here to see the complete schedule of events.

DETAILS:

You’re invited to the 5th Annual Peace and Global Citizenship Fair.

The themes: global understanding .... and local understanding, sustainability, and re-skilling. Enjoy art, live music, Kentucky food, and lots of activities. This event is focused on moving beyond our identity as consumer to identities as participants in community, citizens of the world, and thoughtful and light travelers on this beautiful planet Earth.

Local, global, non-exploitive, fair trade, hand-made, earth conscious, peaceful, beautiful, educational, inclusive, activity-based -- and fun are the watchwords.

This year, in response to the economic and ecological problems that are causing so much hardship, there’ll be a focus on individual and community self-reliance.

SPONSORS:

BCTC’s Students for Peace and Earth Justice

Co-sponsors

Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice

OpenGround

Bluegrass Greenworks

Sustainable Berea

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rebecca Glasscock

(859) 246-6319

3/26 Mitch Barrett - Benefit Concert for Peace Meal Gardens

WHAT:

Benefit Concert for Peace Meal Gardens

with award-winning Kentucky singer/songwriter Mitch Barrett

WHEN:

7:00 p.m. Friday

March 26

WHERE:

BCTC-Leestown Student Center

164 Opportunity Way

Lexington

Click here for a map to the Leestown campus

Click here to view & print the concert flyer

Suggested donation: $5-15.  Email the contacts below for more information

DETAILS:
Mitch Barrett ….  One of Kentucky’s best singer/songwriters. The 2009 Telluride Troubadour, winner of the New Folk award in Kerrville, Texas; two time Merlefest Chris Austin winner; first place Rocky Mountain Folks Fest.  His sound is hard to classify, with some saying his genre is Appalachianfunkyrastafolksy-bluesman, but we’ll say contemporary Appalachian, with a touch of Americana. His music is hard to resist. Click here to listen to Drop in the Bucket, Pearl, and other winners online.

Peace Meal Gardens

is BCTC’s organic, community garden located adjacent to the Leestown Campus.  The gardens include allotment plots, a market garden, pumpkin patch, children’s garden, and plots to feed the poor.

SPONSORS:

Peace Meal Garden

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

debbie.shambro@kctcs.edu

danny.mayer@kctcs.edu

jessica.peacemeal@gmail.com

rebecca.glasscock@kctcs.edu

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PLEASE NOTE: We limit postings on Justicelist to legislative alerts and announcements of events. The CKCPJ seeks to promote dialogue as a path to peace and justice. Consequently, we may announce events that reflect points of view not necessarily endorsed by the Council.

12/2 Gospel Fest to Restore Voting Rights

WHAT:

Singing For Democracy!

Gospel Fest to Restore Voting Rights to Former Felons who have served their debt to society

WHEN:

6:30 p.m. Wednesday
December 2nd

(Arrive at 6 pm if you'd like to visit the many organizations tabling at the event - or purchase some barbecue. Call: (859) 231-1555 to reserve a plate.)

WHERE:

Imani Baptist Church
1555 Georgetown Road

Lexington

Click here for directions to the church.

Spread the word; post the event flyer.  Click here to view and print it.

Free! - But donations to Kentuckians For The Commonwealth are welcome.

DETAILS:

Join us for a night of worship and praise centered around voting rights. Featuring great church choirs, soloists, and hip-hop talents from all over Lexington and the rest of the state. 

Performing Groups:

• Wayside Christian Missionary - Louisville - ministry of Former Felons - "Down By The Wayside"

• Total Praise - Lexington. House of God choir.

• Voices of Bethsaida - Lexington. Bethsaida Baptist

• Black Phoenix Gang - Louisville, KY

• Vettina People- Wright - Lexington, KY; Historic Pleasant Green

• Knucklehead Muzik. Louisville - Former - Felons. Hip-hop Gospel.

• Karen Dishman - solo Lexington

• Rene Felder-Riley - solo - former-felon Lexington

• Brandi - solo, Cincinnati, Ohio Impact Life Ministries

• Jerry Moody - solo KFTC member

• Elsie Speed - solo - Chronic Pain Support Inc.

• Jeff/Brianna Schultz - duo - Northern, KY. Kentucky Jail Ministries

• Edwards Singers: Jimtown, KY.

Speakers:

• State Representative: Jessie Crenshaw "HB 70"

• Change Recovery House for Women: Kim Moore - Director

• Isaiah House Recovery Center: Choe Sergent

• Brighton Recovery Center For Women: Anita Prater - Director

• Drug Court: Stephen Lyons - Graduate

Kentucky is one of the two most difficult states for a former felon to get their voting rights back in. 186,000 Kentuckians can’t vote because of these laws – including 1 in 4 African Americans.

We think that after someone has served their time, they should be given back their right to vote – because that’s the fair thing to do and because it make’s Kentucky’s Democracy stronger.  For more information, click here to go to KFTC's voter empowerment web pages.

CO-SPONSORS:

Change Recovery House for Women

Chrysalis House

Hope Center

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC)

People Advocating Recovery

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Dave Newton
(859) 420-8919

Tayna Fogle

(859) 270-9470

The Justicelist blog and listserv are free services of the Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice.

DISCLAIMER: We limit postings on Justicelist to legislative alerts and announcements of events. Postings to Justicelist reflect a broad spectrum of views, all intended to advance justice, peace, and a sustainable environment. The CKCPJ does not necessarily endorse any particular event or the views of the originators of any given posting.

Music Videos from "A Concert for Peace & Justice"

WHAT:

The Central Kentucky

Council for Peace & Justice presents:

Music Videos from "A Concert for Peace & Justice"

featuring:

• Steve & George Ella Lyon

• Reel World String Band

• Alma Gitana

DETAILS:

On October 23 the CKCPJ's 20 days for Peace & Justice,' a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice concluded with a "Concert for Peace & Justice."  View videos of the featured artists by clicking on the following links:

George Ella and Steve Lyon

Reel World String Band

Alma Gitana

About the artists:

George Ella and Steve Lyon

Two local much-beloved authors who are faithfully and deeply committed to peace and social justice. George Ella first sang at an anti-war rally in 1967 at Centre College. Her poems on peace enrich the local interfaith peace vigil and have been frequently reproduced in support of the cause.  Steve, a versatile and innovative musician, is a composer, songwriter, and performer.

Alma Gitana

Alma Gitana [Gypsy Soul] is the brain child of lead singer and percussionist Stuart Waldner. Stuart, along with compadres Bob Elliott and Duane Corn, formed Alma Gitana to share their unique style of flamenco fusion with audiences throughout the region. Alma Gitana's music can best be described as flamenco-Arabic fusion. On the web at: http://www.almagitanamusic.com

Reel World String Band

Monumentally influenced by traditional and old-time music with a touch of country, swing, blues, and jazz, Reel World's soulful songwriting and instrumental virtuosity make for American roots music with a rare fire and authenticity. With Sue Massek on banjo, Bev Futrell on guitar and harmonica, Karen Jones on fiddle, Elise Melrood on piano, and Sharon Ruble on bass, the band brings together classic fiddling, bluegrass harmonies, and a keen eye for lyrical detail. On the web at http://www.reelworldstringband.com.

Concert co-ordinated by New Morning Band which performs eclectic music and organizes community drumming sessions. The band's focus is on creating peace through music. On the web at http://newmorningworld.com'.

SPONSORS:

Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice