The NATO summit is coming to town later this month, and as members of the 99%, we won’t be invited to attend. But there’s good reason not to stay home. Occupy Chicago and numerous community groups have lined up a week of events and actions to confront the agendas of austerity and militarism and to present a vision of a better Chicago. Most events are free; some may require tickets or registration. Check out the links for details. Know of something else that should be here? Let us know at shout@occupiedchicagotribune.org
Counter-Summits and Forums
People's Summit poster (Occupy Chicago)
May 12–13: The People’s Summit
Occupy Chicago hosts a counter-summit of more than 40 workshops addressing issues such as democracy, labor, poverty, and racism. Speakers include former Afghan member of parliament Malalai Joya, civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson, and antiwar activists Medea Benjamin and Col. Ann Wright. Saturday night entertainment by hip-hop duo Rebel Diaz.
Occupy Chicago Headquarters (500 W. Cermak) [Website]
Thu, May 10: Know Your Rights training for (NATO) protesters
The National Lawyers Guild conducts a training aimed at activists and organizers participating in anti-NATO demonstrations.
6 p.m., Jane Addams Hull House Museum (800 S. Halsted) [Facebook]
Fri, May 18: Arab Spring, Libyan Winter: A conversation with Vijay Prashad
7 p.m., High Concept Labs (1401 W. Wabansia Ave.) [Facebook]
May 18–20: Counter-Summit for Peace and Economic Justice
Peace, faith and economic justice groups present an alternative summit.
Speakers include John Nichols, Tom Hayden, and Kathy Kelly.
People’s Church (948 W. Lawrence Ave.) [Website]
Marches
NATO/G8 Protest poster (CANG8)
Fri, May 18: National Nurses United (NNU) March and Rally
Nurses lead the protest against the global one percent and demand a tax on Wall Street. The rally will feature Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine.
11 a.m., Daley Plaza (Washington and Dearborn) [Facebook]
Sun, May 20: March and Rally to Protest NATO
The Iraq Veteran’s Against the War (IVAW) marches in solidarity with war opponents. March ends near McCormick Place, where members of IVAW will return their medals to NATO.
Noon, Petrillo Bandshell (235 S. Columbus Drive) [Website]
Resistant Cultural Events
Fri, May 18: Leftist Lounge: Party For Peace
Shake your groove thing with spinning by DJ Lopez and surround yourself with art curated by the Leftist Lounge. Plus, a commonwealth performance by FM Supreme.
9 p.m., High Concept Labs (1401 W. Wabansia Ave., Chicago) [Facebook]
Sat, May 19: This Land is our Land! A centennial celebration of Woody Guthrie
Portoluz presents a concert celebration of folk hero Woodie Guthrie.
Featuring Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine.
8 p.m., Metro (3730 N. Clark St.) [Website]
Occupy Themed Actions
This Land is Our Land poster (Portoluz)
Mon, May 14: Money for Education, Not for Wars
3 p.m., Dyett High School (555 E. 51st St.) [Facebook]
Tue, May 15: Vigil for Immigrant Rights and Family Unity
11 a.m., Immigration Court Building (525 W. Van Buren) [Facebook]
Wed, May 16: Housing is a Right: No Evictions, No Foreclosures!
10 a.m., Jackson and LaSalle St. [Facebook]
Thu, May 17: Planet over Profits and War
2 p.m., Bike Mass at Jackson and LaSalle; 3 p.m., action at Canadian Consulate (180 N. Stetson Ave) [Facebook]
Sat, May 19 – Occupy Chicago Day of action for health care
TBA
Mon, May 21: Shut Down Boeing action
Boeing headquarters (100 N. Riverside) [Facebook]
The American Friends Service Committee has created a satirical video of the CPS NATO Welcome Video. The AFSC versoin points out the glaring reality of the city’s decision to cut services such as education and healthcare.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XT7Z91h7u0
Another Resistant Cultural Event!
**International Voices for Humanity & the Planet: An Evening of Arts to Oppose NATO**
Unite! Inspire! Resist! An Evening of Arts to Oppose NATO
7pm Friday May 18
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Logan Square
2649 N. Francisco Ave
Singer/songwriter David Rovics and an acoustic set by rockers OUTERNATIONAL unplugged headline an evening of music, spoken word, and more celebrating our resistance! With American Friends Service Committee’s Windows & Mirrors exhibition of art from and about the war in Afghanistan on display and speakers from countries targeted by NATO and the US: Afghans for Peace, Havaar, Leila Zand, Larry Everest, and Leah Bolger.
More:
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1170/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=74216
PRESS RELEASE. May 18, 2012
Steve Vega
NATO and the Occupy Movement are in Chicago ( hometown of THE VEGA )
May 18 -21, 2012
This NATO Summit weekend, listen to LOSING AMERICA and share it with your family and friends.
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Phenom Generations
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Steve Vega
From the CD album Phenom Generations by THE VEGA
On STEVE VEGA RECORDS/Diamond Factory Studio Time 2:37
LOSING AMERICA
I closed my eyes, cause I did not want to see
I closed my mouth, cause I had nothing to say
I closed my mind to thoughts that would not go away
But now it all
It all comes back to me
I knew what was wrong
And I knew what was right
But I hid away
I didn’t stand and fight
Like everyone else
I went about my day
I didn’t realize
The price that I would pay
When it happened to them, I did not care
When it happened to me, no one was there
Where did the hope and wonder of life go
I look around and no one knows
We did not, stand and fight
Against evil men and make things right
Dark night has fallen all around the world
But I will never sleep at night, and I will never again be free
I lay awake and wonder, when they’ll come for me
Artist: Katherine Vega (ASCAP)
Lyrics: C 2009 by Steve Vega (ASCAP)
Music: C 2010 by James-Paul Vega (ASCAP)
Diamond Factory Studio: Recording Engineer James-Paul Vega
Published by STEVE VEGA RECORDS ( ASCAP )
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thevega
Being heard worldwide on Jango internet radio.
http://www.jango.com/music/THE+VEGA+PopRock+
Steve Vega
G8 Summit at Camp David and NATO and Occupy Movement in Chicago.
2. Losing America – Artist/ : Katherine Vega ( KAAT ) : Are we Losing America? We have all lost our jobs and our homes and can’t afford college. We have all lost faith in our government and our institutions here in America and around the world. Who can we trust and what will happen to us? The Occupy Wall Street Movement in America and the World may provide the answer. THE VEGA says: ” We must all stand and fight and make things right, by using our two most important freedoms; freedom of speech and the power of voting, that together equal one strong and united collective voice, as illustrated by Americas’ Founding Fathers. ” Lyrics/Steve Vega Music/James-Paul Vega
Steve Vega
LOSING AMERICA is being heard worldwide on: JANGO.
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Steve Vega
LOSING AMERICA.
Music by James-Paul Vega.
Steve Vega
NATO is in Chicago and so is The Occupy Movement. May 17 – 22, 2012
During these recent years of worldwide recession and dark times, what is in the minds of Americans and people worldwide? Katherine Vega sings about this, in a song written by Steve Vega, titled ” LOSING AMERICA ” , on the album, Phenom Generations.
http://www.jango.com/music/THE+VEGA+PopRock+
Chicago protest scenes: features The Cult and Van Halen. The video is at:
https://vimeo.com/42589194