EVENTS CALENDAR

More details for each individual event will be posted shortly

March 1-31, 2007 "Can't Jail the Spirit: Art by Political Prisoner Tom Manning," art exhibit
Philadelphia Anarchist Black Cross (http://www.abcf.net)
Can't Jail the Spirit is an exhibit of Tom Manning's paintings of political prisoners, freedom fighters, the earth and people struggling against oppression. For his actions, he became a political prisoner and has taught himself to paint inside the prison walls.
Street presentation March 2, 7 pm
Olde City
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March 1-10, 2007 "Contexts Collection of Art by Prisoners," art exhibit, poetry reading, and reception
Books Through Bars (http://www.booksthroughbars.org)
This collection of prisoners' artwork will be on display until March 10, culminating in a prison poetry reading and reception.
Closing reception March 9, 7-9 pm
Kaffa Crossing Café, 4423 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
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March 1, 2007 "Race to Execution," film screening
American Friends Service Committee (http://www.afsc.org)
Race to Execution traces the fates of two death row inmates, exposing the factors that influence who lives and who dies at the hands of the state. The film will be followed by a panel and Q&A discussion.
Doors open 6:30, film begins 7:00
AFSC, 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia
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March 2 and 3, 2007 "The Hardest Question Ever," theater and discussion
The Indicator Species
This event is a shadow puppet show about prisons and violence in our towns and cities, followed by a discussion. The show aims to create a dialogue around how society encourages violence and then punishes those who are violent.
6:30 pm and 8 pm
Bullfrog Brewery & Restaurant, 229 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA
Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, 1280 Clover Lane, Harrisburg, PA
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March 5, 2007 "Saving Our Children, Strengthening Our Families," workshop
Women Who Never Give Up (http://www.wwng.org)
The purpose of this day-long workshop for families of the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated is to develop an agenda for addressing the many issues these communities face. Speakers include Brenda Pearson from the Women's Prison Association, Dr. Divine Pryor and Eddie Ellis from the New Leadership Policy Group, and Margaret DuLuca from Women Who Never Give Up.
9 am - 3 pm
Criminal Justice Campus Center, Camden Campus, Rutgers University
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March 9, 2007 "Drug & Alcohol Abuse Programs Open House"
NHS/Human Services (http://www.nhsonline.org/index.asp)
Tour the Parkside Recovery substance abuse treatment center for heroin, alcohol, and cocaine-addicted criminal justice clients.
1-3 pm
Parkside Recovery, 5000 Parkside Ave., Philadelphia
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March 10, 2007 "Getting Out to Stay Out," performance
Pain Centers International
Getting Out to Stay Out will feature singing, dancing, and music. In between the acts, men and women who were formally incarcerated will tell their stories. Information will also be provided regarding the revolving door of prisons today and the services offered by our organization.
7 pm
4321 Tower St., Philadelphia
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March 10, 2007 "Family Day"
Hannah's House Inc.
We will unite the children and the care takers with the inmates for 4 hours of structured literacy activities, a family meal and a parenting workshop. Our Family Day will center on celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Family Days are Conducted every 2nd Saturday of the Month (April 14th and May 12th are our dates for the next gatherings) Event limited to inmates and their family and or care takers. Free.
10am -2pm
Bridgeton County Jail

March 11, 2007 "Creating Economic Opportunities for Ex-Offenders and At-Risk Youth," forum
Nicetown Community Development Corporation
This two-hour interactive panel will focus on economic options for ex-offenders reentering the system and for youth who are at risk of becoming offenders.
3-5 pm
Solutions Banquet Hall, 4414 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
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March 12, 2007 "Public Health Policy Re-Entry: Strategies and Solutions," discussion
Good Shepherd Outreach Services (http://www.goodshepherdoutreach.org)
This event is an open discussion around the impact of substance abuse and the impact of ex-offender population health issues that affect the community. We will talk about ways to improve services, crime prevention, and aftercare.
5-7:30 pm
Temple Presbyterian Church, 7th and Jefferson St., Philadelphia
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March 12, 2007 "Legacy of Torture: The War Against the Black Liberation Movement," film
Scribe Video Center (http://www.scribe.org)
This short film documents the cases of eight former Black Panther Party members, all currently incarcerated on decades-old charges. Evidence to support their charges was largely extracted through torture, and the film investigates the American government's ongoing attempts to overturn habeas corpus and other human rights guaranteeing fair trial.
7 pm
Scribe Video Center, 4214 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
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March 13, 2007 "Light at the End of the Tunnel," rally
Lobbyist Coalition
10 am - 12 noon
Main Capitol Rotunda, Harrisburg, PA
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March 13, 2007 "City Harvest," documentary and discussion
Philadelphia Prison System (http://207.36.233.204/prisons)
A showing of Deborah Rudman's documentary City Harvest, about prison gardening, followed by a discussion with staff and inmates from that program.
1-3 pm
Alternative & Special Detention, Central Unit, 8101 State Rd., Philadelphia
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March 14, 2007 "The JOBS Project," photography exhibit and discussion
Philadelphia Prison System (http://207.36.233.204/prisons)
Come view Harvey Finkle's photographs of the JOBS Project and join a discussion about the City's re-entry efforts.
1-3 pm
Alternative & Special Detention, Central Unit, 8101 State Rd., Philadelphia
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March 15, 2007 "The OPTIONS Project," presentation
Philadelphia Prison System (http://207.36.233.204/prisons)
A unique chance to meet with staff and inmates from the OPTIONS program, a jail-based drug treatment program for women.
1-3 pm
Riverside Correctional Facility, 8151 State Rd., Philadelphia (use CFCF entrance)
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March 15, 2007 "Lock Up/Lock Down," film and panel discussion
Community Action to Improve Prison Conditions (http://www.afsc.org)
This film examines not only the life inside the walls of Supermax isolation, but the possibility of a successful life in society after incarceration. The moral dilemmas and effectiveness of isolation are weighed and scrutinized. Do the increasingly popular Supermax facilities create emotionally unstable criminals and return them to society more dangerous then when they were incarcerated?
6-8 pm
AFSC, 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia
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March 16, 2007 "Creative Bridges: Rising OVER the Razor Wires," art, poetry, music
Sisters Standing
Come and hear spoken word and music and view artwork by women, men and youth who are currently behind the wires and by those who have risen over them.
6-8 pm
AFSC, 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia
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March 16, 2007 "Drug & Alcohol Abuse Programs Open House"
NHS/Human Services (http://www.nhsonline.org/index.asp)
Tour New Directions in Germantown, a substance abuse treatment center for heroin, alcohol, and cocaine-addicted criminal justice clients.
1-3 pm
New Directions in Germantown, 5426 Germantown Ave., 2nd Flr., Philadelphia
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March 17, 2007 "I Dream A World Program Finale," art show and presentation
American Friends Service Committee
I Dream a World is a youth art program based on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the AFSC's opposition to the death penalty as a violent institution. The youth are encouraged to create artwork expressing their thoughts and reactions to the death penalty and throughout the month of March we display this artwork in the AFSC building. On this day the public is invited to come and see the artwork created by the youth as well as listen to speakers discuss this issue. Food and beverages will be provided.
12-3 pm
AFSC, 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia

March 20, 2007 "Poems from Shadow America," poetry reading
SageWriters (http://www.sagewriters.org)
Poems from Shadow America: Voice of the Voiceless is a presentation of prisoners' poems and writings. Imam Hakim Ali of Reconstruction, Inc. and Judith Trustone of SageWriters will be reading from their own work, while actress Helen Uff will be performing the pieces of incarcerated artists Trevor Mattis, Patrick Middleton, Muti Ajamu Osagboro, and Leonard Jefferson.
11 am - 2 pm
Free Library on the Parkway, 1901 Vine St. #111, Philadelphia
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March 22, 2007 "Unacceptable Losses: Drugs and Addiction Across the United States," presentation
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Arthur Robin Williams spent a year traveling across the United States hearing the stories of everyday Americans affected by drugs and/or drug policy. He visited drug reform agencies and community based organizations with the intention of building a case for shifting the nation's policy emphasis from law enforcement toward public health when dealing with substance abuse. He'll share his work.
12-1 pm
University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Student Lounge in Stemmler Hall

March 23, 2007 "The 7th Annual Romero Lecture Series," lecture
Romer Center (http://www.romero-center.org)
Fr. Daniel Groody, PhD, S.T.L. from the University of Notre Dame A Promised Land, A Devil's Highway: The Spirituality of Immigration
6:30 pm
Rutgers University Camden
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March 24, 2007 "Book Signing"
SageWriters (http://www.sagewriters.org)
Readings from the second edition of Celling America's Soul: Torture and Transformation in Our Prisons, by Judith Trustone and six prisoners and from In the Footsteps of a Stone Giant, The Biography of Iron Thunderhorse, by his wife Ruth Thunderhorse, with a discussion of his case by Tom Big Warrior of the Red Heart Warrior Society.
3-5 pm
Delaware County Peace Center, Quaker Meeting, 1001 Old Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA

March 25, 2007 "The IMPACT Project," lecture
The IMPACT Project
Dr. David Parrish, Administrator of Riverfront Prison in Camden, will give a presentation offering insight into the formation and methodology of the powerful and groundbreaking IMPACT Project in operation at the Riverfront Prison.
3 pm
First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
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March 25, 2007 "Film Screening-Mario’s Story," film
ACLU of PA Greater Philadelphia Chapter.
This award winning documentary, Mario's Story, will be shown followed by a panel discussion with the film's sponsor and co-director Susan Koch, and representatives from the local criminal justice organizations.
2pm
First Unitarian Church.
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March 26, 2007 "The State of Re-entry and Corrections," panel discussion
Men United for a Better Philadelphia.
A Strategy for Safer Communities in Philadelphia.
5 pm
The Met, Broad and Poplar Street
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March 27, 2007 "Children of Incarcerated Parents Bill of Rights," film clip and panel discussion
Pennsylvania Prison Society (http://www.prisonsociety.org/index.shtml)
A short video, Voices of the Children, will be screened, followed by an interactive panel discussion.
Noon
Muniucipal Services Building, JFK Plaza, 16th and Arch Streets, 16th Floor, Room Z.
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March 28, 2007 "A Prisoner Re-Entry Program Open House," presentation/open house
Connection Training Services
The open house will include tours of the facility, an overview of the prisoner re-entry program, and a wine and cheese reception.
3-7:30 pm
2233 W. Allegheny Ave, 3rd Flr., Philadelphia
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March 28, 2007 "Celebrating Resilience: Empowering Women," award ceremony
YWCA Philadelphia (http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=djISI6PIKpG&b=284783)
Seven women, nominated by their mentors and caseworkers in re-entry programs, will receive awards for their success in re-establishing themselves in a productive and positive life after incarceration.
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Independence Ballroom
at the Independence Visitor Center
6th & Market Streets, Philadelphia
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March 30, 2007 "Drug & Alcohol Abuse Programs Open House"
NHS/Human Services (http://www.nhsonline.org/index.asp)
Tour New Directions in Frankford, a substance abuse treatment center for heroin, alcohol, and cocaine-addicted criminal justice clients.
1-3 pm
New Directions in Frankford, 4806 Frankford Ave 2nd Flr., Philadelphia
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March 30, 2007 "Justice Education Panel"
Next Level Concepts
Officials from the justice system, including state and local lawmakers, police commissioners, the sheriff's department, the district attorney's office, and ex-offenders will offer an overview of justice system process for high school students and their families.
10 am - 12 noon
Philadelphia Community College
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March 30, 2007 "About the L.I.F.E.R.S., Inc. Public Safety Initiative," information session
The Public Safety Initiative of L.I.F.E.R.S., Inc. at SCI Graterford
Learn more about L.I.F.E.R.S., a freedom movement which empowers incarcerated men to take responsibility for the actions and behaviors that led them to prison, and to lead efforts to build crime-free neighborhoods where children and families can feel safe. Stay afterward for a performance by TOVA!
7 pm
Broad Street Ministry, 320 S. Broad St., Philadelphia
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March 30, 2007 "Holding Up," theatrical production
TOVA (http://www.tovaartisticprojects.com)
Holding Up is a new theater of witness production that explores the connections between fathers, sons, and husbands locked up in prison, and children and women left behind to maintain family and community. Based on the true stories of men incarcerated at SCI-Graterford, this production is performed by former prisoners and women and children with incarcerated loved ones.
7:00 pm
Broad Street Ministry, 320 S. Broad St., Philadelphia
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March 31, 2007 "Locked Up: Keys to Prison Change," conference
Moonstone, SageWriters, Broad St. Ministry (http://www.lockedup.us)
Look at how our criminal justice system works with two prison commissioners, alternatives to the current system with leading activists and the future of justice in the United States with Devon Brown, Angela Davis and Sister Helen Prejean. Followed by an evening of poetry and music featuring Sonia Sanchez and Byard Lancaster.
8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Broad Street Ministry, 320 S. Broad St., Philadelphia
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TBA "Women's Justice Work for Mumia and Ehren," presentation
Global Women's Strike (http://www.globalwomensstrike.net)
Margaret Prescod, host and producer of Sojourner Truth on Pacifica Radio's KPFK in LA, will speak about her activism on behalf of political prisoner Mumia Al-Jamal and Lt. Ehren Watada. Discussion to follow.

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