FREE EVENT!December 22, 079:30AMBethlehem Chapel of the National Cathedral3101 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Washington, DC Remembering Bethlehem this Christmas Join us at the National Cathedral for the 2nd Annual Christmas Procession for Bethlehem Saturday, December 22, 2007 Begins with a worship service in the Bethlehem Chapel of the National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 9:30am Gather 10:00am Worship Service Planned joint service simulcast with the people of Bethlehem Procession will follow service; starting at 10:30am on Woodley Road. Mary and Joseph, with donkey, will lead the procession. Bethlehem, the city of Jesus' birth, is under occupation. All its residents, including Palestinian Christians, are suffering. Behind the wall that separates neighbor from neighbor, patient from hospital, student from school and farmer from land, Palestinian Christians will continue to bear witness to their faith this Christmas, as they have done for generations. Let us join our voices with theirs in seeking and offering hope for a better future. Sponsored by the Ad Hoc Committee for Bethlehem, the Washington Interfaith Alliance for Middle East Peace, and Sharing Jerusalem For updates on location and details, go to www.wiamep.org Or contact Samia Noursi at (703) 255-4150, samianoursi@cox.net For directions and parking information go to www.cathedral.orgFor more info:kennedydina@hotmail.comhttp://www.wiamep.org/

December 20, 072:30 to 4:00Busboys & Poets2021 14th Street, NWCross street: 14th & V, NWMetro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/CardozoCome hang out with fellow writers, freelancers, consultants, telecommuters and others who might otherwise go stir-crazy working at home. This is a social event; come and relax and get out of the house! For more info:womenarts2@aol.com202-387-POEThttp://www.busboysandpoets.com/

December 16, 074:00pmBusboys & Poets2021 V St., NWCross street: 14th and V St., NWA Busboys & Poetry Event: Third Sundays of the Month. Hosted by Sarah Browning, Coordinator of D.C. Poets Against the War & Regie Cabico, Artistic Director of Sol & Soul. Open Mic at each event! Featuring: DC Poets Against the War Heather Davis & Mike Maggio! For more info:womenarts2@aol.com202-387-POEThttp://www.busboysandpoets.com

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FREE EVENT!December 14, 077:30pmDCTV901 Newton Street NEMetro: Brookland-CUAR.S.V.P. by December 12, 2007. A Weigh With Words is a blunt, no-holds-barred investigation of the power of language focusing on how words have been utilized to create both conflict and compassion. Interviewing pundits from academia, politics, the arts and the streets, the film unearths rare, candid glimpses of our struggles with appropriateness and ignorance, connotation and contradiction. Of particular timeliness in the "politically correct" yet racially-charged, gender-bent, and homophobic climate of the day, the film digs into the underlying truths of our liquid, living, loving, lethal language and the euphemisms, double entendres and double standards that govern it. A Weigh With Words is the debut production of A Nu View, a special youth program coordinated by Straight, No Chaser Productions, and One Common Unity, and features Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, hip-hop icon Daryl "DMC" McDaniels, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, R&B sensation Raheem DeVaughn, hip-hop artist Asheru, and professors from American University, The George Washington University, and Howard. The film was produced by six District of Columbia high school students who participated in every aspect of production. Light Refreshments For more info:RSVP@SNCFilms.comhttp://

December 14, 077:00pmFoundry United Methodist ChurchCross street: 16th and P Streets, NW Keynote speakers and lifetime achievement honorees: * Colman McCarthy, Writer, Peace Teacher and Pacifist * Nadine Bloch, Artist-Activist, Organizer with No War! No Warming! * Most Dynamic Activist Group Award: * EMPOWER DC, Strategic Grassroots Community Organizing, Public Property Campaign and more... Musical groups: Yikes! McGee, Cletus Kennelly, and Batala Women's Brazilian Drum Corps. Delicious Refreshments--Beverages (non-alcoholic), Desserts -- Bring a Dish to Share! $20-10 Donation (sliding scale) Requested For more info:pete4peace@gmail.comhttp://

December 09, 076:00pmIota Bar and Restaurant2832 Wilson Blvd.Arlington, VA With Rosemary Winslow. Whiskey made Grace Cavalieri's list of Best Reading for fall 2007. See the list here: http://www.themontserratreview.com/BestofFall2007.html. The book is available for purchase at both branches of Busboys and Poets and online at www.wordworksdc.com. For more info:Womenarts2@aol.com703-522-8340 or 703-256-9275http://

FREE EVENT!December 08, 077:30pmNational Labor College, George Meany Campus, Auditorium10000 New Hampshire AvenueSilver Spring, MD Presents AN EVENING OF FAVORITE AND SACRED SONGS. The concert features sing-a-longs, songs from many cultures, and some personal favorites of chorus members. The D.C. Labor Chorus is made up of singers from many unions in the DC area. Bring the children. Admission is free and contributions are welcome.For more info:ebryant@nlc.edu(301) 431-5408http://

December 08, 072:30 to 5:30pmCentroNia1420 Columbia Rd N.W.,Come join us at our first In-House Artist Holiday Sale! All the art has been designed and handcrafted by community artists and CentroNia's youth. This is a perfect time to do your holiday shopping and at the same time contribute to our youth programs. A percentage of the proceeds will go to CentroNia's Arts and Community Schools Programs! Featuring Artists from CentroNia's Community: Unique Handcrafted Jewelry; Ceramics; Visual Art Created by Youth; Novel by Elizabeth Bruce; Textiles and Photography. Tropical Theme Refreshments For Sale. And much more!!!!For more info:wiltedstar7@aol.com202.332.4200http://

FREE EVENT!December 08, 07Farrugut SquareCross street: Right in beetween the two farragut stationsMetro: Farragut NorthWashington, DC On December 7, 2005, The F.B.I. and local law enforcement began a round up, of alleged environmental and animal rights activists. This attack was not just on radical environmentalists this attack was on the entire environmental movement and American people. Like the Red Scare in the 40's, 20's, and turn of the 20th century the radical left was attacked in the same way which lead to an over all weakening of the progressive movement. On December 7th we ask you to organize your college campus, community, or what ever it maybe to hold an event in solidarity with those who have been rounded up by the F.B.I. Be it demo at the local police department, movie on radical environmental, animal rights activism, (Behind the mask and Pick Axe are two good examples) or letter writing campaigns. On December, 8th 2007 Potomac Earth First! is calling for a non-violent Green and Black anti-authoritarian march to the FBI Headquarters to demand that these alleged activists be freed and all charges dropped! We will be starting Farragut Square and marching to the F.B.I headquarters from there at one pm. Look for the Green and Black Flags of Potomac Earth First! For more information please e-mail: potomacearthfirst [at] gmail.comFor more info:potomacearthfirst@gmail.comhttp://

December 08, 071:00pmFarragut SquareOn December 7, 2005, The F.B.I. and local law enforcement began a round up, of alleged environmental and animal rights activists. This attack was not just on radical environmentalists this attack was on the entire environmental movement and American people. Like the Red Scare in the 40's, 20's, and turn of the 20th century the radical left was attacked in the same way which lead to an over all weakening of the progressive movement.. On December 7th we ask you to organize your college campus, community, or what ever it maybe to hold an event in solidarity with those who have been rounded up by the F.B.I. Be it demo at the local police department, movie on radical environmental, animal rights activism, (Behind the mask and Pick Axe are two good examples) or letter writing campaigns. On December, 8th 2007 Potomac Earth First! is calling for a Green and Black anti-authoritarian march to the FBI Headquarters to demand that these alleged activists be freed and all charges dropped! We will be starting Farragut Square and marching to the F.B.I headquarters from there at one pm.For more info:potomacearthfirst@gmail.comhttp://

FREE EVENT!December 07, 077:30pmDorothy Day Catholic Worker503 Rock Creek Church Rd. NWThese courageous Dominican Sisters will show the documentary film which tells the story of their plowshares action at a missile sile in Colorado. They will also share an update on the nuclear arms race. For more info:202-360-2131http://www.jonahhouse.org

December 06, 072:30 to 4:00Busboys & Poets2021 14th Street, NWCross street: 14th & V, NWMetro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/CardozoCome hang out with fellow writers, freelancers, consultants, telecommuters and others who might otherwise go stir-crazy working at home. This is a social event; come and relax and get out of the house! For more info:womenarts2@aol.com202-387-POEThttp://www.busboysandpoets.com/

December 04, 077:00 to 9:00pmEmergence Community Arts Collective (ECAC) - 2nd floor733 Euclid St NWThe first hour will be a drumming workshop (newbies and beginners encouraged to attend) and during the second hour a jam session will ensue. Other instruments and dancers more than welcome. Our goal is to use rhythm, music and song to promote peace and unity. If possible, please bring a donation for the workshop to help RWU pay for the space.For more info:kristen@drumlady.com(202) 462-2285http://www.ecacollective.org/

December 04, 077:00 to 9:00pmEmergence Community Arts Collective (ECAC) - 2nd floor733 Euclid St NWThe first hour will be a drumming workshop (newbies and beginners encouraged to attend) and during the second hour a jam session will ensue. Other instruments and dancers more than welcome. Our goal is to use rhythm, music and song to promote peace and unity. If possible, please bring a donation for the workshop to help RWU pay for the space.For more info:kristen@drumlady.com(202) 462-2285http://www.ecacollective.org/

December 02, 074:00 to 6:00pmThe Mather Studios building916 G Street NWCross street: Across from Martin Luther King Jr. Public LibraryMetro: Gallery Pl-ChinatownCalling all DC Poets Against the War, Split This Rock volunteers, poets, activists, and friends. Please join us for a holiday gathering: Celebrate our successes, toast our marvelous volunteers, hear about plans for the spring, get involved with Split This Rock, the historic gathering of activist poets in DC in March. Bring a friend! Go to the middle door - between Flashpoint offices and the gallery. Someone will be at the door to let you in. If not, call 202-577-6596 and we will run down to welcome you. Can't make it but want to be involved with planning Split This Rock? Download the volunteer form at www.SplitThisRock.org.For more info:browning@splitthisrock.org202-577-6596http://www.SplitThisRock.og

December 02, 072:00 to 5:00pmECAC733 Euclid St.Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/CardozoIn this workshop, you will learn how to build a Catalan 'capgrós' (bighead) for your next march, demonstration, festival, birthday party or theme party. The tradition of 'gegants, nans i capgrossos' (giants, dwarfs & bigheads) is very antique in Catalonia, dating from the 15th century or earlier. The capgrossos’ figures were mock effigies of public authoritative figures or popular characters. Today the figures represent contemporary social issues characterized as politicians, metaphoric images, or singular people. This workshop is for cultural, political or environmental activists, youth groups, after school programs, educators, folk artists, intergenerational family or church groups, community facilitators and crafts lovers. Participants of all ages are welcome (children under 7 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times). Start by collecting all kinds of materials from the recycled bin (yogurt vases, bottle caps & jar lids; plastic plates, aluminum platters & containers; clothing of bright colors, yarn, & wool; silk paper, decorative papers & newspapers; big cardboard box -your head has to fit in! Bring your favorite essential tools like scissors, cutter bee retractable knife, masking tape, brushes, sponges and apron... and your camera! You will want to show off your work and document the process of construction with your family and friends. Space is limited! Reserve yours by phoneor by email. Cost: $5 in advance; $10 at the door. Service Coupons accepted.For more info:sylvia@ecacollective.org(202) 462-2285http://www.ecacollective.org

December 01, 072:00pm Petworth LibraryCross street: Kansas Avenue NW and Georgia Avenue NWIn 2008, neo-nazis and racist bigots will be planning more racist terror at the American Renaissance Conference. On Feb 22-24, prominent white supremacists from the US and across the world will gather at the Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel to vent their hatred and spew their racist venom towards communities of color. The conference organizers call for a white supremacist society and political order. Resistance and Solidarity, a DC-based collective opposing racism, fascism and the cruelties perpetrated by the capitalist system, is calling on Mid-Atlantic anti-fascists to join us, Saturday February 23 at 9am for a day full of actions (in many forms) to protest the racist hate spouted by the AmRen National Conference. In the spirit of the anti-fascists that came before us, let's shut these racists down by any means necessary. But before we shut them down, we need to organize! Agenda items include, but are not limited to: logistics, lead-up actions, protest details, media and legal work. Resistance and Solidarity respects diversity of tactics and recognizes the need for all types of actions, will not engage in philosophical or ideological discussions at the planning meeting. All who share this view, and a commitment to anti-racism are welcome, and encouraged, to attend. For more info:pieman@pieman.orghttp://studentsforademocraticsociety.org/mailman/listinfo/sdsnyc_studentsforademocraticsociety.org

December 01, 072:00pmCramton Auditorium2455 6th St., NWdoors at 2pm. Story of an African Prince who was enslaved in America. Admission $15For more info:www.princedc.orghttp://www.UrbanFilmSeries.com

December 01, 072:00 to 5:00pmECAC733 Euclid St.Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/CardozoIn this workshop, you will learn how to build a Catalan 'capgrós' (bighead) for your next march, demonstration, festival, birthday party or theme party. The tradition of 'gegants, nans i capgrossos' (giants, dwarfs & bigheads) is very antique in Catalonia, dating from the 15th century or earlier. The capgrossos’ figures were mock effigies of public authoritative figures or popular characters. Today the figures represent contemporary social issues characterized as politicians, metaphoric images, or singular people. This workshop is for cultural, political or environmental activists, youth groups, after school programs, educators, folk artists, intergenerational family or church groups, community facilitators and crafts lovers. Participants of all ages are welcome (children under 7 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times). Start by collecting all kinds of materials from the recycled bin (yogurt vases, bottle caps & jar lids; plastic plates, aluminum platters & containers; clothing of bright colors, yarn, & wool; silk paper, decorative papers & newspapers; big cardboard box -your head has to fit in! Bring your favorite essential tools like scissors, cutter bee retractable knife, masking tape, brushes, sponges and apron... and your camera! You will want to show off your work and document the process of construction with your family and friends. Space is limited! Reserve yours by phoneor by email. Cost: $5 in advance; $10 at the door. Service Coupons accepted.For more info:sylvia@ecacollective.org(202) 462-2285http://www.ecacollective.org