From: Rene Harmon


Today, Our beloved Charlie lost his battle at approximately noon time.
Steve W. was at his side in the nursing home.

I'll always remember what a smart-dressed gentleman he was; his
constant flirting with all the women patrons and his perfection to
make those dull boots glow again like new.  And, he had his own way to
introduce Toni Price with flair !!

May we all say a silent prayer for him today and remember what a
positive presence he gave us when he was a constant fixture at the
Continental.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Tribute from Amanda:

a quote for Charlie
        from Thomas Moore, Care of the Soul

A transparent person has nothing left to hide b/c of his
self-acceptance. Because his soul is loved, he wholly reveals himself.
He is just what he is, freed from paranoid concealment.

It is living your life with the spiritual radiance of the holy fool==
who has dared to live life as it presents itself and to unfold his or
her personality with its heavy yet creative dose of imperfection.

1) Poetry Event==highly recommended thur, 11/15
2) fabulous texas book fest 11/17-18
3)Poem and note from Champ Hood's Funeral
4) the junior league "an affair to remember" is at the city collosium
this weekend===and it is a very interesting shop-o=rama---lots
of art a sample scarfin =go hungry!
I think it starts on thurs=--check the chronicle.

1) SINGULARITIES: WRITING FROM THE CENTER OF THE
  EDGE is a great poetry anthology created by members of the poetry
  workshop group that meets at the Arboretum store monthly.
   Contributors to the book are Barbara Carr, Bradley Earle Hoge, Byron
   Kocen, Brian Michael Pion, Mada Plummer, Carolyn Poulter, Jan
   Stinchcomb, Naomi Young, and C.A. Wiles. Join these fine folks for a
   reading and book signing. Highly recommended. Thursday, Nov. 15,
   7:30pm. Barnes & Noble Arboretum, 10000 Research. 418-8985.

2) Texas Book Festival==free and fabulous--food music etc=--=for more
info check out or the chronicle
http://www.austin360.com/local/partners/texasbookfestival/info.html

                           When, where
                           Saturday & Sunday,
                           November 17 & 18, 2001
                           The Capitol & Capitol Extension
                           Colorado & 11th streets
                           Austin, Texas
                           Click for maps
                           Admission is free

                           Festival highlights
Book signings — All the TBF featured authors will sign their newest
books in the Texas Book Festival Signing Tent; children's authors will
sign books in the Children's Chapter Signing Tent. All proceeds from
he sale of books and merchandise in the tents will benefit Texas
public libraries.

  Readings and panel discussions — The featured authors will make
   presentations in the Capitol and the Capitol Extension.
  Children's Chapter — Book-related crafts, storytellers,
  entertainment, and readings for the young ones will be available
   along 11th Street.

  Entertainment Tent — Texas singer-songwriters and other literary
  entertainers will perform in the tent at Colorado & 11th streets.
food and beverages

the always fabulous poet TAMMY GOMEZ WILL LEAD THE POETRY TENT!

  92-booth book fair — With booksellers,
  publishers, and related organizations.


3) Wow, Champ's service was so beautiful==it struck me that he was
still bringing people together even after his death. My favorite quote
was one of his friends saying in his eulogy that that "when people in
Austin care about you, they care for you.I thank Austin for being what
it was to Champ."

Here is the poem I distributed at the funeral which many of you may
see, and I hope you like.

**********************************************************************
In Memory Of Champ Hood

  In Flight


Instinctively,

He spread his arms,

Turned his face toward the sun,

And did not look away.

Ready to ascend beyond his fate

To a new place

Sprinkled with fresh promises.

Leaning on sure flighted soaring,

He defied the downward draft winds
Born in small minds unacquainted with any
Possiblility beyond mundaness.

He stretched his neck

Espying before him a new life.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

by local Austin poet, Valerie Bridgeman Davis,
In Search of Warriors Dark and Strong
and Other Poems

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx0000000000000000:)!+ amanda

1)Champ Hood's Funeral Service Details, Novemeber 11: please forward
2)Austin Daze Poetry Reading, Wednesday November 7
3) Songwriters Group at Saxon Wed Nov 7
3)Americana Music Fest, Fri-Sunday, November 9-11 in Winnsborro,
Texas, 5 hours from Austin
4)Poem for Champ

Please forward:

1) Sweet, Beautiful, Champ Hood's Funeral Service Details:
>>**I have attached a poem that reminds me of him at the bottom of

My Dears- The Texas service for Champ Hood are set for Sunday
>                November 11at 2:00. They will be held at the First
>                 Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover Avenue.
>
>                      COME AND HELP US CELEBRATE HIS LIFE!
>

First Unitarian Universalist Church
                        4700 Grover Avenue
                        Austin, Texas 78756
                        (512) 452-6168
                        (512) 453-5912 FAX


Directions to First UU Church of Austin

       The First UU Church of Austin is located in north-central
Austin, between              Lamar Boulevard and Burnet Road, just
north of 45th Street. We are near the Texas School for the Blind and
the State of Texas Health Department office complex.

  From Mopac (Loop 1)

            1.Exit Mopac at 45th Street and go east to Burnet Road.

            2.Turn left (north) on Burnet Road and go two blocks to the
next light, 49th Street. (Burnet and 49th is an odd intersection;
head for the restaurant on the right, The Omelettry.)

            3. Turn right (east) on 49th Street and go one block to
Grover Avenue.(Sunshine Community Gardens is at the SE corner of
Grover
and 49th.)

            4.Turn right (south) on Grover Avenue and go 1/2 block to
the church.  (Grover ends in the church parking lot.)

**From IH-35:

            1.Exit IH-35 at Airport Boulevard/45th Street and go west
to
Burnet Road. (Go north on Airport and take an immediate left onto
45th.)

            2.Turn right (north) on Burnet Road and go two blocks to
the next
              light, 49th Street. (Burnet and 49th is an
              odd intersection; head for the restaurant on the right,
The
              Omelettry.)

            3.Turn right (east) on 49th Street and go one block to
Grover
Avenue. (Sunshine Community Gardens is at the SE corner of Grover
and 49th.)

            4.Turn right (south) on Grover Avenue and go 1/2 block to
the
church.(Grover ends in the church parking lot.)

       Parking: There is paved and grass-lot parking on the church
grounds, and
              overflow parking in the  neighboring Credit Union lot.

Champ's family of friends would be impossible to number. They, we,
areeverywhere. But the little branch on the family tree that gathered to
carefor and love him, the ones that have been signing these letters
'Champ's >Family of Friends' are, as follows:
>
>Warren Hood
>Jennifer Hood
>Karen Amburn
>Georgia Armstrong
>Beyrl Armstrong
>Kristin Anderson
>Ivan Brown
>Elizabeth Haynes
>Dorthea Eldridge
>Marvin Dykhuis
>Dave Heath
>Terry Tammage
>Steve Clark
>Paisley Robertson
>
>Champ called us his Angels. God knows he was ours.
--
* Charlotte A. Pickett                *
* Director of Photography             *
* The School of Architecture          *
* The University of Texas at Austin   *
* c.pickett@...           *
* 512-471-0164 Studio Office          *
* 512-471-1144 Audio Visual Office    *
* 512-471-0716 Fax

***************************************
2) Austin Daze Poetry Reading:

From: Diane Fleming [dfleming@...]

You're invited to a special reading of...

"Austin's Dazed Voices"
When?

Wednesday, November 7th
7pm to 10pm
Cafe Mundi
1704 East 5th, Austin, TX

featuring poets published in the Austin Daze
in the last year including:

Bruce McCandless
Norman Ballinger
Michael Vecchio
James A. Krietsch
Betsy Pfeil
Mimi Mayer
Thom the World Poet
Larry Thoren
Jason Kirkpatrick
Diane Fleming
plus others...
A chapbook of poems is available...

Proceeds from the chapbook benefit the Daze

****************************

3) Austin Songwriters Group===check it out at www.austinsongwriters.org==

free  monthly meeting held the first Wednesday of every month at
the Saxon Pub, 1326 South Lamar Austin, TX. (call saxon for the
time===not on webpage===)
Critique sessions are held on the third Monday of every month, at the
Learning Center at Mars Music Store, Hancock Shopping Center.

This Wednesday===my friend "Jacki Blue" recommends checking out Tino
Cano who will be playing with the group==his bio, etc is on the
austinsongwriter.org web site.  There's no cover atthe Saxon for the
gig---and Carolyn Wonderland plays later that
night----*****************************************

3) November 9-11: Americana Music Festival====approximately a 5 hour
drive from Austin===90 minutes east of Dallas:

***(who wants to go with Amanda??-email me at okdoek88@... if so!


description: A family-friendly,
three-day celebration of American roots music from bluegrass, gospel
and folk to country, jazz and blues at City Park in Historic
Winnsboro. Only 90 minutes east of Dallas in the beautiful Piney Woods
of Northeast Texas. Festival highlights include a performing
songwriter contest; songwriting and folk dance workshops; street
performers and musicians in downtown Winnsboro; concessions and
arts-related vendors; tent and RV camping; Sunday morning gospel
singing at City Park; and dining, shopping and lodging in Winnsboro
and the surrounding
area.http://www.americanamusicfest.com/scheduledetail.htmfor a map:

***************************
4) Here is a poem that reminds me of our friend, Champ:When Death
Comes

By Mary Oliver from her New and Selected Poems book:


When death comeslike the hungry bear in autumn;when death comes and
takes all the bright coins from his purse

To buy me and snaps the purse shut;when death comes like the
measle-pox

When death comes like and iceberg between the shoulder blades,
I want to step through the door full of curiosity, wondering:what is
it going to be like, that cottage of darkness?

And therefore I look upon everything as a brotherhood and a
sisterhood,and I look upon time as no more than an idea,and I consider
eternity another possibility,

and I think of each life as a flower, as commonas a field daisy, and
as singular,and each name a comfortable music in the mouth,

tending as all music does toward silence,and each body a lion of
courage, and something precious to the earth.

When its over, I want to say: all my lifeI was a bride married to
amazement.I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.

When it's over, I don't won't to wonderif I have made of my life
something particular, and real.

I don't want to find myself sighing and frightened, or full of
argument.I don't want to end up simply having visited this world.

1) Helping Champ Hood fight his illness
2) Anti-WarEducational Forum on Wed 24
3) March for a Death Penalty Moratorium on Sat the 27th
4) Anti-War March on Sunday the 28th
*********************
1) Concerning Champ Hood--Please Forward...............

From: Elizabeth Haynes [mailto:ehaynes_99@...]

We know that many of you have been concerned about
Champ and his health.  This is a very difficult letter
to write to everyone that loves him.  The fact is our
friend Champ Hood is battling cancer.  He is fighting
very hard and we can't tell you much more than that.
Everything that can be done is being done by his
family and close friends. He lacks for nothing but,
his medical bills are overwhelming.

Champ is a very private person and right now he is
using all his strength to do the things that are most
important to him- spending time with his son,
Warren and completing his album.  His eyes light up
when he talks about both.

This is devasting news for all us. Each one of you
are probably asking yourselves, "what can I do to
help?"  The hard answer is "not much."  Champ wishes
for his privacy to be respected and we all need to do
that for him.  He pretty much wants to be left alone,
not because he doesn't cherish his friends, but
because he really needs his rest and must conserve his
energy.

There are two things we can do to help Champ. The
first is to help relieve the stress of his mounting
medical bills by writing a check.  We all know he is a
giver not a taker and it is so hard for him to accept
help of any kind. The second thing you can do is send
him your prayers and love through cards and letters.
Send him the light. Pray for him. But send positive
and powerful energy his way.

If you know Champ, you love Champ. How could anyone not
love Champ?  He is a walking angel. God only made a few
like Champ, aren't we lucky to have him?

Please remember this is about what Champ wants and
needs and not what we need.  Do not try calling or
visiting him to send your love and support.  This may
make you feel better, but Champ needs your support in
other ways.  We don't want him to feel any more
uncomfortable than he already does. He wants to have
as "normal" of a life as possible. Please respect
his wishes.

There is nothing more to tell you at present, but when
there is we have your e-mail address. We pray God to be gentle with
our boy. Champ's Family of Friends

Please make checks to 'Carroll D. Hood'
send cards and checks to
Paisley Robertson
2411 Kinney Road
Austin, Texas
78704

***********************
2)
Wednesday, October 24 at 8PM "Can the US Military ever Bring
`Justice'?"
    Public meeting with Q&A and discussion to follow.
      UT Campus, Jester Auditorium (located on the corner of 21st St. &
Speedway, on the ground floor of Jester) For more info or directions,
contact Quent (512-474-4864)

*********************
3)Saturday, October 27, 1 PM Second Annual March for a Death Penalty
Moratorium
      During the legislative session, Governor Rick Perry showed
uncritical support for the death penalty by vetoing even a
      modest reform to ban execution of persons with mental
retardation. Come tell him he is wrong. It is time not only to ban
      killing the mentally retarded, but to halt Texas executions
altogether.

      Gather in Republic Park (4th and Guadalupe) and march to the
Governor's Mansion.
           1pm Gather at Republic Park (4th and Guadalupe)
           2pm March to the Capitol
           3pm Rally at the Capitol
           4pm Circle the Governor's Mansion (with crime scene tape)
           5pm After event party at CMACA (Center for Mexican American
Cultural Arts) 600 River Street (Food and
           Drinks available)
      For more information, please call Texas Moratorium Network at
(512) 302-6715. More information and up-dates will
      also be posted.

******************************
4)Sunday, October 28, 1:30 p.m. State-wide Rally in Austin Opposing
the War
      Austin Against War also invites all Texas anti-war activists to a
state-wide networking, organizing, and planning meeting
      - to happen that same weekend.

      Rally begins at Republic Park (4th and Guadalupe) with speakers
at 1:30pm. At 2:00pm we march to the Federal
      Building. At the Federal Building there will be more speakers and
music. We will have materials on hand to make a
      giagantic banner for peace (in the vein of the AIDS quilt). The
banner would be an activity and something that kids could
      contribute to.

      There would be an interfaith event before the rally begins.
[Details to be worked out.]

      Download, print, and distribute the flyer.

      To contact Austin Against War about the Oct. 28 rally send an
email to AAW's Action Committee (www.austinagainstwar.com)

JUST FOR YOU========LAST MINUTE Halloween DRESS UP IDEAS===benefit
from my new orleans connection direct to you...
    --Hey===let me know if you use any of these ===or any new
    variations on them--or collect a few--so i can add them to
     next year's list===

     ps *fonty is having his halloween party again this year===if you
know him go==i have no other details on that................


-rapper: (can use big brass chain from hardware store for necklace)
       -menace to society
        -sista told ya so
         -queen la reefer
          -pimp or sniff  doggie dog
-porcelin goddess/God (toilet paper rolls in hair/plunger for septer)
-troll
-pot head hats==flower sticking out
-love bandito/da (ruffled shirt--sombrero===etc...
-stud muffin-muffin on  head
-dog with vets collar on
-dragula
-irving cowboy (jewish cowboy)
-animal themes
-rubber mask with face cut out
		 -big bad wuff/goat boy
	 -mythological goat figure --Pan
	 -teets made of baby bottle tops
-size queen/or grower not a shower
-the silver lining in every cloud
-feast for the senses; cornucopia (fruit, etc all over body)
-hershey kiss nipples/candy corn on veil
-zorho'
-frampton of the opera
-stellar body
-miss construed/shapen/demeanor/fortune/behaving
-puzzled
-crusty the clown
-zoo keeper
-nature tv guy (covered in animals)-a walking wildlife preserve
-persona grata
-high school themes (can dress a whole group in theme)
-band member/cheerleader
-coody girl
	 -majorette/baton twirler/flag corps
-jock
-all stars
-olympic spanking team
-shameless opportunist
-streeker/flasher-trenchcoat/-m.o. modus operendi
-silence of the yams
-circus freak with handler for an act
-Mama's got a squeeze box/accordian
-chia pet
-pappa ratzi-or mama
	 -60's photographer dude look works well
-Props/etc
-intertubes interlaced as costume
-blow up doll
-drama queen
-hipster
-queen of hearts with candy box on stick
-neanderthal/caveman-lift skirt and it raises big bone
-cowboy junkie
-doctor pepper
-one nite night stand (wear a table with nite stand stuff on
it==book/lamp etc)
-fringe element (fringe from fabric store)
-outlier
-______maven
-dick-tator (potato worn between legs)

HAPPY BDAY TO ONE OF THE SWEETEST, FUNNEST GOOD GUYS AROUND---
ALAN LIFSHAN!

Alan invites his friends (amanda's note--not my friends--if you don't
know him--don't go by!)

  to drop by his house at 1709 Collier today --or at least call
and harrass him===441-4345----:) aw

For Adrianne Runyan, an 18 yr. old teen who needs a liver transplant.

Music/BBQ

The Vibe
508 E. 6th Sunday Oct. 21st 4p.m.

Musical guests include: Van Wilks, Papa Mali, Floramay, South Austin
Gospel Choir

$5-$10 donation at the door.

This is being organized by brother Tim Culver.   447-6920

*note: the missing girl notice was a hoax (see 10/17 wed statesman for
details==oops==will check sources next time--sowwy!

1) improv music/reading
2)swine art elgin art opening

From: Jerm Pollet <jermpollet@...>

Speed Levitch (of the Cruise documentary fame),
>myself, and a few of our friends are having our 2nd
>show together this week.  We're going to perform live
>improv music and rantings at Beerland (Red River
>between 7th and 8th St.) this Wednesday (Oct. 17th) at
>9pm.  Please come!  It is a totally fun and different
>experience.
> Then, Thursday night at 9:45pm is Mr. Sinus
>Theater's presentation of the 80's film, FOOTLOOSE.
>
>       Saturday, Oct. 20th there's a very special
>event.  Fans of Mr. Sinus will want to check out Owen
>Egerton's book reading.  Yes, Owen wrote a novel!!!
>And it's great!  The reading/book-signing is at
>Border's North, located just north of 183, across from
>the Arberetum. 2:00PM.  Later that night I, Jerm
>Pollet, will perform live at the Hole in the Wall with
>my band (11pm start).
>
See y'all!



****************************
What: Hogeye Pearls Before Swine Art Show Opening and Silent Auction-
a wine and cheese soiree.

When: October 25, 7pm- 10pm (auction closes at 8:30)
Where: Elgin TX (a mere 20 minute drive from Austin) - 116 Depot
Street
  >Directions:take HWY 290 East to Elgin, turn left at the first light
onto Hwy 95 going north,  follow the signs to Loop 109 (Main St).
>Turn right on Main St, then turn right again on Depot St, go 1 block
to the corner of Depot St and Ave C.

  New this year, we are featuring Michael Snyder's
fabulous L2C light art- familiar already to Flipside/ Soupstock
attendees.

>There is a small park with a Gazebo- this is where L2C and the silent
auction will be-  across the street from the gallery. Look for happy
people drinking >wine and enjoying Art!

1)cd release party tonight==tues oct 16
2) missing austin 9 yr old child for 2 weeks==please help by viewing and
forwarding!
**************************
1)Fantastic Singer Songwriter, friend o mine===check out her rave review
in today's statesman or www.catherineberry.com!

Catherine Berry
"Geography" CD Release Party -
Tuesday, October 16th
Cactus Cafe, 8:00 PM

Featuring: Eddy Hobizal, Chris Searles, Glen Kawamoto,
Marvin Dykhuis, Pat Murray
*******************

2) > Subject: Missing Austin Child - Please help!
>

> >  PLEASE LOOK AT PICTURE THEN FORWARD
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/catalystforfun/lst?&.dir=/&.src=gr&.view=t&\
.last=1

> > I am asking you all, begging you to please, forward this email
> > on to anyone and everyone you know, PLEASE. My 9 year old girl, Penny
> > Brown, is missing. She has been missing for now two weeks.

> > It is still not too late, Please help us. If anyone anywhere
> > knows anything, sees anything, please contact me at
> > zicozicozico@... <mailto:zicozicozico@...>


If you would like a picture of her to forward, please right click on the image
and choose to copy or save it to your hard drive==then attach it to your
emails==
or send others my webpage address  above to view.

> >           Carol R. Carreon
> >           Graduate Coordinator
> >           Graduate School of Library and Information Science
> >           University of Texas at Austin
> >           Austin, TX 78712-1276
> >           Phone:  512/471-2416
> >                       1/800-551-0294
> >           Fax:     512/471-3971
> >           e-mail: carreon@...
> <mailto:carreon@...

1) Amanda's bday bash.....=come see about me........don't forget cha
chair and musical instrument..........4716 a caswell--1 block west of
red river at 48th street..........


2)
Long-range solutions to the Terrorist Conflict

==Find out about them on this radio program and and take action (see
www.austinagainstwar.org as well)

***On Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001

Tune in to 91.7 FM

For Special KO-OP Anti-War/Peace Programming
    *also NOW women waging peace conference all day at connelly guerrero
community center..
----------------------------------------

12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Ear Candy -- Music: Anti-War and Peace Themes

2:00 to 2:30 p.m.
History and Culture of Afghanistan

2:30 to 3:00 p.m.
History of the U.S. and Afghanistan: The Taliban and Osama bin Laden

3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
U.S. Strategic & Economic Interests in the Region

3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Analysis of ³America¹s New War²: From Airstrikes To Guerrilla Warfare

4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
The New Anti-War Movement

4:30 to 5:00 p.m.
The Racist Backlash: At Home And Abroad

5:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Threats to Civil Liberties: The Dark Side of Homeland Defense

5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
America¹s New Cultural War: Driven By Fear And Patriotism

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Potluck -- Music: Anti-War and Peace

1)My birthday Jamorama this friday oct 12
2) Austin Daze Celebration
3)NOW Women Waging Peace day-long conference on Saturday,10/13
4) Poetry Peace Events all week


1)I'm talking bout  Luuuuuuuuv.......
~~~~~~Amanda's 34rd JAMORAMA Birthday Party~~~~~~~~

Friday, October 12,9pm on...
  Location: Amanda's home in Hyde Park: 4716A Caswell, corner of 48thh
and Caswell (which is one block west of red river and runs parallel to
it). From Red River turn west on 48th and it dead ends on Caswell into
my house. Go to backyard down driveway. contact info:  Amanda Winters,
  323-9280, 423-6529 cell (okdoek99@...)
If its pouring down rain--call before you come-----b/c it may be off!

BRANG YOUR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PUH-LEASE!
Some food will be provided---Potluck welcome!
Byob
BRING CHAIRS PLEASE
**invite anyone you want
     *No presents, please but i won't stop you if you want to sing me a
     song or bring me a copy of your favorite poem :)


2) Austin Daze is having its 2nd anniversary party at Cafe Mundi on
Saturday October 13th---check out www.austindaze.com for details==
Cafe Mundi info: 236-8634 Directions: 1704 East 5th, go east on 6th
street from I-35-take a right on chicon, rt on 5th and they are ½
block west beside the railroad tracks

******************

???Want info and action on non-military solutions to the current conflict, such
as
  humanitarian aid and anti-racism monitoring, check out
www.progressiveaustin.org, also you can
or join www.austinagainstwar.org and.................
*********

3) What: Women Waging Peace: Coming Together for Lasting Change
When: Saturday, October 13, 2001
   10 am - 5 pm
Where: Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
   808 Nile, Austin, Texas
Who: Hosted by the National Organization for Women in Texas
   Open to the public. Admission is free.

The a day-long conference will feature moderated discussions and
working groups on topics including:
o The impact of religion on culture
o International feminist responses to terrorism and oppression
o The effects of US economic foreign policy and economic sanctions
on women worldwide
o The impacts on civil liberties and what it means for democracy
  Volunteers needed: contact Lesley_Ramsey@...


*********************
4) Poetry Peace Events
As part of "Peaceful Arms", a national week of poetry readings for
peace, the following Austin poetry venues will dedicate their space
to peaceful words:

Oct 8 Mon. thru Thur. Oct 11
A CALL TO PEACEFUL ARMS
   Monday 7-10PM - The Hideout, 7th/Congress,  Open Mike
   Tuesday 8PM - Gabby and Mo's, 1809 Manor Rd, Queer Poets / open mike
   Wednesday 5-7PM - Cafe Mundi, 1704 E. 5th, Peace Poetry workshop
     followed by Peace Poetry evening with Ron Horne and Friends
     and open mike for all voices, contact ronhorne@...
   Wednesday 7-9PM - Quacks 43rd Street Bakery, Women of Bright Circle
     will present Unveiled Words, poems in response to the terrorists
     attack of Sept. 11, email to roseallye@...
   Thursday  Gaby and Mo's, Xenogia: A poetically simplistic journey
     to the strange land of ink slingers and wordsmiths. Hosted by
     Gerald Youngblood and varying poetic dissidents.
     Visit http://www.xenogia.net or email poetry@...

sweet and salty: music and politics

1) Cool concert in awesome country setting with campfire action
    afterwards!

The Old No. 9 Music Series presents Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines
  with the Band October 6 at the Waring General Store, downtown Waring.

For info visit www.oldno9.com

(((((((((((((((((((

2)TWO Politics Unusual Events:

Saturday, October 6 10:00am-3:00pm "Rethinking Corporations,
Strengthening Democracy" Workshop
        Learn what power Corpoations have over your life, how it got
that way, and how to change things. Presentation by David Cobb of the
Houstin Green Party.
Lots of audience participation.
Sponsored by the Travis County Green Party. In the Eastwoods Room
(2.102
Texas Union -- "UNB" on map)

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
Sunday, October 7 7:00-11:00 P.M.

First Annual Rabble-Rouser Roundup & Fat
Cat Schmoozefest
Hosted by: Molly Ivins, Jim Hightower, and Kinky Friedman.
Entertainment by Marcia Ball, James McMurtry, plus Shawn Colvin, Guy
Forsyth, and Austin Slam Poets.
$15 advance tickets at the Texas Observer, 307 W. 7th Street or on
line. $20
at the door. For only $49.95, join Molly, Jim, Kinky et al at the
pre-show
schmoozefest 6-7 P.M.
At La Zona Rosa, 612 W. 4th.
Info: call Susan Morris 477-0746.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))aw


1)Educational opportunities and events concerning the middle eastern
conflict!
2) free yoga class tues, oct 2nd
3) Music Event next weekend!
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

1)Here are great ways that you can be a part of creating long term
solutions to the Middle Eastern Crisis
            ==regardless of the level of military action you believe is
              necessary!
            --Be Heard and Learn from Others!

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7 to 9 p.m.
     Teach-in: U.S. Relations with the Middle East: History and Concern
     UT Campus, Batts 7
     Sponsored by Campus Coalition for Peace and Justice
      http://www.campuscoalitionforpeaceandjustice.org/

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2 to 8 p.m.
     Peace Rally and Concert
     Rosewood Recreation Center Pavilion
     1182 Pleasant Valley
     Sponsored by the Green Party
     Call Austin Dullnig (443-5616) for details.

Saturday, Oct. 6, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
     Teach-in on the School of the Americas
     UT Campus, Texas Union - Quadrangle Room
     Sponsored by SOA Watch
     Contact: SOA Watch, austinsoa@...

Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 p.m to 1 a.m.
     Austin Against War Fundraising Benefit
     Gaby & Mo¹s
     1809 Manor Rd.
     Sponsored by Austin Against War

Sunday, Oct. 7
     National Day Of Action For Peace
     http://www.warresisters.org/oct7_2001.htm

³The National Coalition for Peace and Justice, representing the
nation's
largest peace organizations, asks its member groups and networks to
organize
a national day of action for peace on October 7 in local communities
across
the country.²

³Members of the NCPJ Steering Committee include the American Friends
Service
Committee, Black Radical Congress, Fellowship of Reconciliation,
Global
Exchange, Pax Christi, Peace Action, Shundahai Network, SOA Watch, War
Resisters League, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.²

Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
     Women Waging Peace: Coming Together for Lasting Change
     Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
      808 Nile, Austin, Texas
     Sponsored by Texas NOW
     Contact: Lesley Ramsey, 507-4185, lesley_ramsey@...

Saturday, Oct. 27
     International Day of Action Against War And Racism
     Called by A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now To Stop War & End Racism)
     http://www.iacenter.org/

Additional Web Sites

www.progressiveaustin.org (for full calendar of events)
austinagainstwar.org
austinindymedya.org
nowarcollective.com
*********************************
2) ==============================
- FREE YOGA CLASS -
================================

10/02/01 Tuesday Evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Full Moon Yoga & Meditation at Mt. Bonnell

         This is a very informal gathering and is open to everyone,
including friends, children, and pets.  No previous experience is
necessary.  We do some gentle stretching, watch the sunset, the full
moon rise, meditate, and then visit and talk.

         We meet on the south slope of Mt. Bonnell. (Climb the steps,
turn left at the top and follow the trail along the side of the fence
until it opens onto a large slope overlooking South Austin.)

         There is a map and further details at my webpage at:
http://www.yogateacher.com/text/yoga/freeclasses/fullmoon.html  Bring
a blanket to sit on and dress comfortably!

*********************
3) Kerrville Robert Earl Keen concert Oct 6== www.kerrville-music.com
********************

BB King Blues Fest on Sunday, Oct 7th at Auditorium Shores, 12am-10pm

Hi-you are invited to celebrate jackson's bday with us at the shady
grove at 7pm tonite--

I will bring him by the South Austin Gospel Choir
Rehearsal as well---HAPPY B-DAY CYNDI BRIGGS AS WELL!

caio********************enjoy this beautiful day****************

The real Michael Jackson is having his 31rst Birthday tommorow--

I invite everyone to call and embarass him. Its one of my favorite
things to do, personally!

his number 447-7341 (he works til around 2pm everyday)

1) Barn Dance
2) Another Virus--don't open the vote between islam and america
attatchment
3) terri henderix concert at the Old No.9 in Waring, Oct 6th


1) Barn Dance

Hey kids--don't forget about the barn dance at lee ann atherton's this
sunday---they usually start around 5--

ton o fun ==I don't know the line up......usually a 5-10 buck donation
requested.....

  address 3600 South 2nd===from ben white==go north on south 1rst
-hang a left (west) on South Center
go one block to  South 2nd and you'll see
all the cars====

2) Trojan Makes Travesty of Tragedy
   -don't open the between america and islam attachment that says lets
vote for peace==

==(note from amanda---howabouta backin up your hard drive!--we don't
need no stinkin viruses! )

Social engineering schmucks create WTC Trojan

Imagine a virus writer with no conscience and a really
sick imagination. The mass-mailing email worm, Vote.A,
is the viral product of just such a person. Pretending
to be a means to vote for peace between Islam and
America, the worm arrives in email with the subject
line:

Peace BeTweeN AmeriCa and IsLaM!

and body text that reads:

Hi
iS iT A waR Against AmeriCa Or IsLaM !?
Let's Vote To Live in Peace!

The attachment, WTC.EXE, carries a malicious payload
capable of deleting system files and reformatting the
hard drive. The worm also attempts deletion of
antivirus programs installed in default locations.

When executed, the Vote.A worm drops two files on the
system: ZaCker.vbs is placed in the Windows directory
and MixDaLaL.vbs is placed in the Windows\System
folder. Vote.A also attempts to download a backdoor
access Trojan that, if successful, could grant an
unsavory third-party the same access rights as the
legitimate user. According to antivirus vendor
Symantec, the MixDaLaL.vbs file is responsible for
seeking out files with the extensions .htm or .html
and overwriting them with the message:

AmeRiCa ...Few Days WiLL Show You What We Can Do !!!
It's Our Turn >>> ZaCkEr is So Sorry For You

The system registry is modified to call ZaCker.vbs at
the next system startup, at which time the worm
attempts to delete all files in the Windows directory.
It also overwrites the Autoexec.bat file, adding the
command to reformat the hard drive. On Windows systems
that invoke the Autoexec.bat file on startup, the
subsequent boot up after this modification would
result in the drive being reformatted.
--**********************
3) Cool concert in awesome country setting with campfire action
afterwards!

The Old No. 9 Music Series presents Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines
with the Band

October 6 at the Waring General Store, downtown Waring.
For info visit www.oldno9.com

I think its so groovy now, how people are startin to get
together......:)

1)Peace Events
2)Artists for Animals
3) Kerrville Robert Earl Keene event Oct 6
****************************

1) Come Wage Sum Peace! Please Forward:

You can work to:
       -increase tolerance between people
       - build bridges between nations of our world

Pro=Peace Events:

Sept. 25, Tues., 5:30 p.m., March Against One-Sided Media, Gather at
the
Austin American Statesman. Sponsored by Balance Algorithm.
******
Sept. 26, Wed., 7-9 p.m. Teach-in "Why should you oppose war?
Perspectives
and Alternatives." University of Texas, W.C. Hogg Building: Room 1.120
Note: NOT Hogg Auditorium. Sponsored by Campus Coalition For Peace And
Justice.
********
Sept. 27, Thurs, 6 p.m. Meeting of Austin Against War. Saltillo Plaza
at 5th
and Comal in East Austin.
********
Sept. 29, Sat., 3 p.m. Gather for Texas Rally Against War And Racism,
Kealing Part, Angelina and Rosewood, East Austin. 4:30 p.m. Rally at
Texas
State Capitol. Sponsored by Austin Against War and the Democracy
Coalition.

********************************




2)Artists for Animals
A benefit to help homeless cats and dogs.
Poets speak out for those that cannot. Poems about dogs and
cats will be compiled into a chapbook called
"The Truth About Cats and Dogs".
All proceeds from this benefit will go to various Texas Animal
Shelters and Rescue Groups.
When: Wednesday; September 26th, 2001
                                             Where: Café Mundi
1704 E 5th Street
512-236-2634
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Come for poetry, music, food, and a great time.
Meet some of the local and not so local rescue groups.
And who knows, you might just find a new best friend on this special
evening.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Krys.
email: theshadowpoet@...  512-373-9989

**************************
3) Check out the texas uprising info===oct 6th

www.kerrville-music.com

****Don't forget the peace rally tonight at 5:30 in front of the
capitol===***see www.progressiveaustin.org for more info-===

***Divas in the House---these women are incredible and its at south
austin glorious backyard location....


Sat. Sept 22nd sees THE ROAD DOG DIVAS coming to Jim'Os for a House
Concert & optional potluck. there will be a $10.00 more or less
cover/donation/love-offering.

the house is located at 2111 Melridge at the
corner of Robert E. Lee and Rabb up the hill from barton springs pool.
look for the sign in the driveway. music will be 9-11ish and
pot-lucking could start around 7. if you get lost jim is at 440-8821



Jim O will likely be whipping up something huge and delicious as well
as lemonade and chai. BYOB. bring a towel if you want to sauna and
extra $$ for CD's.

THE ROAD DOG DIVAS are Darlene, Laura Freeman & Myshkin, all of whom
are LITTLE RED HENS, a booking co-operative formed on the basis of
music and friendship.  www.littleredhens.com
Any one of these woman can silence a room with the power of her voice
and
her musical presence.  They have sung  & played together for the joy
of it every time they have crossed paths on their well-travelled
roads.

DARLENE:  Whether singing her own charater driven songs, jazzy blues,
celtic/country, accapella,
  1st Nations or full blown Gipsy tunes, Darlene is
always crucial and spellbinding.
    www.moteldarlene.f2s.com

LAURA FREEMAN:  She combines torch, country, vaudeville and a
wonderful sense of humour.
                      "A lovably roguish character... a cross between
Betty Boop & Bette Midler."  Offbeat magazine
                      www.cdbaby.com/laurafreeman
MYSHKIN:  Her \densely storied songs borrow from jazz, punk, folk,
trance and rock, and are non of these
                      quite.  She is an original.
www.myshkinsrubywarblers.com

My Dear Friends................with warmest regards, amanda

1) Peace Rallies
2) Worst Worm Virus Ever-not a hoax=-=protect yourself

************************

PLEASE FORWARD:

1) Consider Acting Now to Strengthen Our Community!
          What a Difficult Week----however
               Love can build more bridges that hatred can never destroy!

Even if you believe that war is necessary…………I recommend

****Attending these anti-war meeting and marches-

-What they're doing:
         -Finding ways to solve the problems that will lead to future
         hostility and terrorism!
	      -opposing racist responses
              -building relationships with nations around the world

-Besides ITS FUN---B/C
	 -it's a great way to educate yourself about possible actions
          to take
	  -you will network with incredible group of people

!!!!I predict Austin Texas will be a world leader in Global Peace Efforts!!!!
         Lets use all this love we got!!!!!!!!!!!

****Events:


A) Antiwar rally and march
This Thursday, September 20, 5:30 pm

     A rally and march against the US going to war, to defend against
     racist attacks, and to protect civil liberties will start in front of
     the Capitol, at 11th and Congress, march for peace, and return to the
     front of the Capitol Sponsored by Austin Against War and the Democracy
Coalition

B)Texas Rally Against War and Racism
  Saturday September 29
	 3:00 pm Gather at Kealing Park @ Rosewood and Angelina
	 4:00 pm March from East Austin to the Texas State Capitol
	 4:30 pm Rally at the Texas State Capitol


C) Meeting of the Austin Anti-War Coalition
Friday, September 20th at 6:00
Saltillo Plaza gazebo at 5th and Comal (very close to Café Mundi and
the railroad tracks)
	 -east of I-35-go south on comal 1 block
          To subscribe to their listserve:email
          austinagainstwar-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

D) Other Resources:

           GREAT SITE--full listing of Austin Progressive Events:
                     www.progressiveaustin.org/events

          Austin Democracy Coalition
               www.austindemocracycoaltiion.org
                meets Mondays at 7:00 pm at  1601 Guadelupe, above the Clay
                 Pit Restaurant
         Food Not Bombs: meets Tuesday at 10pm at the House of Commons,
          2610 Rio Grande

May I also recommend:
Café Mundi as a great place to engage in discussion and keep posted on
current events. 236-8634 Directions: 1704 East 5th, go east on 6th
street from I-35-take a right on chicon, rt on 5th and they are ½
block west beside the railroad tracks




*******************************
2) Not a Hoax! Worst Virus Ever Hits: New York Times Article:
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/technology/tech-tech-worm.html?ex=10018
45845&ei=1&en=b87052401fafa8e3
-summary:
it can attack even if you don't open up your attachments==see below
about suggestions about defenses:
Microsoft outlook and anti-viral defenses
For Windows 2000 and IT: Patches are available for both the IIS
vulnerability and Web
browsers at http://www.microsoft.com/security.
-don't open readme attachments
This article from NYTimes.com

New Worm Hits Computers and Servers

By REUTERS
Filed at 3:59 p.m. ET

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A damaging new computer worm was
spreading like wildfire across the Internet on Tuesday, hitting
both home PC users and commercial servers, in an outbreak that
could prove more widespread and costly than the Code Red viruses,
computer security experts said.

Known as ``Nimda,'' which spells admin backwards, the worm spreads
by sending infected e-mails and also appears able to infect Web
sites, so when a user visits a compromised Web site, the browser --
if it has not been patched -- can spread the worm to a PC, analysts
said.

So far, it appears that Nimda arrives in e-mail without a subject
line and containing an attachment titled ``readme.exe,'' experts
said.

Internet security experts have warned of the potential for an
increase in virus activity after last week's attacks on the World
Trade Center and Pentagon, but U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft
said there was no sign the outbreak was linked to those events.

``There is no evidence at this time which links this infection to
the terrorist attacks of last week,'' Ashcroft told a news
briefing.

The worm may have started as early as Monday and was showing signs
of overloading traffic on the Internet, Ashcroft said, saying that
Nimda proved ``heavier'' than the Code Red worm that caused an
estimated $2.6 billion in clean-up costs on Internet-linked
computers after outbreaks in July and August.

``Compared to Code Red, it may well be bigger simply because it can
affect home users as well,'' said Graham Cluley, senior technical
consultant for Sophos Antivirus.

If Microsoft Corp. (news/quote)'s (MSFT.O) Outlook e-mail program
has not been patched with an update that became available in March,
the recipient does not even need to open the attachment to activate
the virus -- opening the e-mail itself is sufficient -- said
Vincent Weafer, senior director of Symantec Corp. (news/quote)'s
(SYMC.O) Symantec Security Response unit.

Other e-mail programs, such as Eudora or International Business
Machine Corp.'s Lotus Notes, require the recipient to open the
attachment for the virus to replicate, he said.

So far, the malicious program does not appear capable of erasing
files or data, but Nimda has shown itself capable of slowing down
computer operations as it replicates, experts said.

``In terms of data destruction, we haven't seen anything,'' Weafer
said.

Experts said Nimda had appeared in the United States, Europe and
Latin America and was likely to spread to other regions as well.

``It seems to be very widespread and (moves) at an incredibly quick
rate,'' Cluley said. ``The reason it's become so widespread is
because it not only travels via e-mail but it contaminates Web
sites as well.''

The worm exploits an already detected vulnerability in Microsoft's
Internet Information Server Web software running on Windows NT or
2000 machines, the same breach that the Code Red viruses exploited,
experts said.

Once Nimda infects a machine, it tries to replicate in three ways.
It has its own e-mail engine and will try to send itself out using
addresses stored in e-mail programs. It also scans IIS servers
looking for the known vulnerability and attacks those servers.
Finally, it looks for shared disk drives and tries to replicate
itself to those devices, Symantec's Weafer said.

Experts urged companies and users to update antivirus software and
to download the software patches, noting the principal reason the
worm had spread so quickly was that people and companies had not
downloaded the free software patches.

1) peace rally and prayer reccomendation
2) soupstock/burning man event
3) south austin gospel choir events and barn dance info



1) There will be some kind of Peace Rally at the texas capitol on noon
on friday--the red cross www.redcross.org is also accepting
dontations.
      --Please check the paper for more details or i will provide them
as available---
    *also --kut all day on thursday i was told will be a forum about
the terrorists acts.

*




>Seven Days of Prayer
>It took seven to create the world,
>we now ask you to join us in spending
>the next seven days recreating it.
>
>
>Wherever you are, join us for the next seven days "FEELING" this new
>world and praying it into existence. At 9pm EST, 6pm west coast time,
>from September 11 to 18, simply feel the presence of millions around the
>world who are praying for all violence to cease. Spend ten minutes in
>silence each night knowing that we are creating a new world based upon
>the laws of compassion and peace. Once again, please pass this on to
>everyone you know.
>
*****************************>
>Dear friends around the world...
>
>The events of this day cause every thinking person to stop their daily
>lives, whatever is going on in them, and to ponder deeply the larger
>questions of life. We search again for not only the meaning of life, but
>the purpose of our individual and collective experience as we have
>created it-and we look earnestly for ways in which we might recreate
>ourselves anew as a human species, so that we will never treat each
>other this way again.
>
>The hour has come for us to demonstrate at the highest level our most
>extraordinary thought about Who We Really Are.
>
>There are two possible responses to what has occurred today. The first
>comes from love, the second from fear.
>
>If we come from fear we may panic and do things-as individuals and as
>nations-that could only cause further damage. If we come from love we
>will find refuge and strength, even as we provide it to others.
>
>This is the moment of your ministry. This is the time of teaching. What
>you teach at this time, through your every word and action right now,
>will remain as indelible lessons in the hearts and minds of those whose
>lives you touch, both now, and for years to come.
>
>We will set the course for tomorrow, today. At this hour. In this
>moment.
>
>Let us seek not to pinpoint blame, but to pinpoint cause.
>
>Unless we take this time to look at the cause of our experience, we will
>never remove ourselves from the experiences it creates. Instead, we will
>forever live in fear of retribution from those within the human family who
>feel aggrieved, and, likewise, seek retribution from them.
>
>To us the reasons are clear.  We have not learned the most basic human
>lessons.  We have not remembered the most basic human truths.  We have
>not understood the most basic spiritual wisdom.  In short, we have not
>been listening to God, and because we have not, we watch ourselves do
>ungodly things.
>
>The message we hear from all sources of truth is clear: We are all one.
>
>That is a message the human race has largely ignored.  Forgetting this
>truth is the only cause of hatred and war, and the way to remember is
>simple: Love, this and every moment.
>
>If we could love even those who have attacked us, and seek to understand
>
>why they have done so, what then would be our response?  Yet if we meet
>negativity with negativity, rage with rage, attack with attack, what
>then will be the outcome?
>
>These are the questions that are placed before the human race today.
>They are questions that we have failed to answer for thousands of years.
>
>Failure to answer them now could eliminate the need to answer them at
>all.
>
>If we want the beauty of the world that we have co-created to be
>experienced by our children and our children's children, we will have to
>become spiritual activists right here, right now, and cause that to
>happen.  We must choose to be at cause in the matter.
>
>So, talk with God today. Ask God for help, for counsel and advice, for
>insight and for strength and for inner peace and for deep wisdom. Ask
>God on this day to show us how to show up in the world in a way that
>will cause the world itself to change. And join all those people around
>the world who are praying right now, adding your Light to the Light that
>dispells all fear.
>
>That is the challenge that is placed before every thinking person today.
>
>Today the human soul asks the question: What can I do to preserve the
>beauty and the wonder of our world and to eliminate the anger and
>hatred-and the disparity that inevitably causes it - in that part of the
>world which I touch?
>
>Please seek to answer that question today, with all the magnificence
>that is You.
>
>What can you do TODAY...this very moment?
>
>A central teaching in most spiritual traditions is: What you wish to
>experience, provide for another.
>
>Look to see, now, what it is you wish to experience-in your own life,
>and in the world. Then see if there is another for whom you may be the
>source of that.
>
>If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.
>
>If you wish to know that you are safe, cause another to know that they
>are safe.
>
>If you wish to better understand seemingly incomprehensible things, help
>
>another to better understand.
>
>If you wish to heal your own sadness or anger, seek to heal the sadness
>or anger of another.
>
>Those others are waiting for you now. They are looking to you for
>guidance, for help, for courage, for strength, for understanding, and
>for assurance at this hour. Most of all, they are looking to you for
>love.
>
>We love you, and we send you our deepest thoughts of peace.
>

>
From  Neale Donald Walsch, Marianne Williamson, James Twyman, James
>Redfield and Doreen Virtue
>
********************
2) Burning Man Event: Soupstock on Sept 14th at Recreation Plantation

http://www.rc-designs.com/soupstock/

3) South Austin Gospel Choir Austin World Tour INfo:

*also there apparently is a barn dance on sept 30th according to this
calendar---details when available from me---

           September 15, 2001
                 7:00pm
           Chapel of the Hills
    9221 West Highway 290 (Oak Hill)


           September 16, 2001
                 8:30pm
        Antones with Guy Forsythe
              213 West 5th

     September 20, 2001
                 8:00pm
        Waterloo Brewing Company
              401 Guadalupe


           September 23, 2001
                 11:00am
              Unity Church
           2806 Del Curto Road


           September 23, 2001
                 3:30pm
        Guero's with Texana Dames
           1412 South Congress


           September 29, 2001
                 7:00pm
          Tie-Dye Extravaganza
                 Renee's

           September 30, 2001
                 7:00pm
               Barn Dance

Message of Peace:

After Mambo's funeral.......

For those of you that do not know, there will be a Pot Luck dinner at
Bailey Park - located across the street from Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral
Home after the Memorial Services which are scheduled for 2:00 PM on
Thursday.

Should the services surpass standing room only, please head to the
Park.

hi guys.......

1) in case any one didn't know Mambo, John Treanor, died on Sunday
night of cancer---his visitation is 6-8 at reed corley funeral home ,
3125 north lamar and the funeral is at their chapel on thurs at 2pm
He will be much missed. There was a great article about him in today,
tuesday, August 21rst paper.........

2) Blues on the Green will feature Marcia Ball this wednesday----I
will be out as usual with the necklaces swanging........

bye now aw

Sum Mo Phun

1) Harmonica hoot nite at babes this thurs
2) kerrville folk wine and cheese fest labor day
3) bob marley festival on sept 7-8

*******************************

1) Harmonica HOOT Benefit
BABE'S BAR & GRILL
208 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX
Thursday, August 23, 2001
7:00PM to 11:00PM +/-
$2.00 Cover

Donations accepted
To Benefit
The Capital Area Food Bank
AND HOOT Austin (Harmonica Organization of Texas – Austin)
(50/50 split)

Harmonica Line-up:
George Lowery, Smoky, Michael D'Eath & Brenda Freed, Cara Cooke,
Joe Griffin, Don Wickham, Walter White, Jimi Lee, Walter Daniels
(Big Foot Chester), JP Allen, and many others!

Walter Higgs will orchestrate the open mic activities.
Back-up Band to include: Danny Turansky, Steve Williams, Matt
Sessions, Rob Richardson, Dan Ruppa, and others.

Expect good Harmonica fun, lots of styles, from Country to Bluegrass
to Blues and Rock

INFO: Tom Stevens, 342-7916 (hm), 1-888-977-8200 (toll free), 246-0160
(wk)

*******************
2) Kerrville Little Folk Wine and Cheese Festival on Labor Day weekend
www.kerrville-music.com
******************************

3) Bob Marley Festival on Sept 7-8  Austin, TX; Sept. 8-9; 6th Annual
@ Waterloo Park This show features over 75 vendors
       of all types and is one of the largest on the Tour.Austin loves
the Bob Marley Festival.Estimated attendance 28 – 30,000.

REPRESENT O' PLEASURE ACTIVISTS!

1) Austin Daze Benefit

This Saturdaze is the Austin DAZE Sumer Bash.

The event will happen at Cafe Mundi--1704 e. 5th street
It is in between Comal and Chicon.
Take e. 6th to Chicon make right,
make another right on e.5th (DIRT ROAD BY RR TRACKS)
cruise 200 yards and your there baby!! Their # is 236-8634

Music Music Music starts at 8pm

- Shaker Dog  8
- Kronic Octopussy  845
- Groovin Ground    930
- Bluegrass Drive-by    11

This will be a happaning event.

There is no cover!

We will have donation stations for you to give us some support.
We will have some sweet tshirts and posters for sale

there will be beer thanks to our friends at
saint arnolds brewery and Michael Spinks!!

Come on out and have a good time....
BRING YOUR FRIENDS

We will send out another newsletter in a few weeks.
This is just a reminder..
August 11th at Cafe MUNDI
**************

2) ART Cooperative Burns---help needed
*********************************

2) Art Hive Disaster Relief Benefits
http://www.natespace.com/arthive

– On July 21st, the collective studio of Nathan Jensen, Scott
Oliphant, Bonnie Brushwood, Chad Palmer, Chris Chappel, Randy Jewart,
and Judy Paul burned to the ground. (Note: Scott's name was left out
of the last info email) 7 artists are now out of a place to work,
without materials to do their work, and sadly miss many finished and
unfinished works of art.

It's important that these artists get back to work right away to
capture the experience of this moment. It's important to see this
studio complex rebuilt so that it may get a chance to buzz with
creativity again.

Good friends Jenn Ellis and Chip Tate of Lovejoys and Stanley Smith of
the Jazz Pharoahs jumped up quickly to help put together a benefit to
help recover losses. Here's the scoop on what's happening:

Lovejoys Tap Room & Brewery
( http://home.austin.rr.com/chipsworld/two.html )
604 Neches


Sunday

August 12 (that's next Sunday)

5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

$5 suggested donation at the door
>From 5 – 7 p.m., donations of art supplies, tools, etc. will receive
a free Lovejoys pint of beer.
A list of lost items can be found at:
www.natespace.com/arthive/list.html

The benefit will feature

Live music: Musical line-up is still forming!
Confirmations from:
Bre and Me, the newly formed duo featuring songwriter Richard May and
the soulful vocals of Breona Sliger

Bizarre magic by Brian Brushwood (http://www.shwood.com/)

Food: Prepared by Nathan's lovely wife Cassandra

Art: Exhibition of artwork by the Art Hive artists.

All proceeds directly benefit the artists who lost their artwork and
the tools of their trade.

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----------

Elephant Room

( http://www.elephantroom.com )
315 Congress Avenue.

Sunday August 26 (that's the last Sunday of the month)
9 p.m. - 12 p.m.

$5 suggested donation at the door
During the event, donations of art supplies, tools, etc. will enter
the giver into a drawing for a post-fire painting by Nathan Jensen.

The benefit will feature:

Jazz Jam hosted by the Jazz Pharoahs.
Special Austin jazz greats like Jeff Helmer and Tony Campise have
already expressed interest in joining in.

All proceeds directly benefit the artists who lost their artwork and
the tools of their trade.
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3) Benefits for: Sarah Elizibeth Campbell at Lazona on Sunday

  Benefit Buck Owens Bash at the Continenal Club on Sunday
***************************************
4) August, 2001
Rouse House Concerts Presents
Gail Davies
(from Nashville, Tenn.)

Saturday, August 25, 2001 (7:30 p.m.)
Sunday, August 26, 2001 (2:00 p.m.)

(doors open 30 minutes before the show.)
at the home of Bruce and Liz Rouse

10219 Willfield Drive, Austin, Texas 78753
(512) 837-2333

e-mail address:  Rouse_House@...

4) Cats and Dogs Benefit

Artists Speak Out

Calling all poets, musicians, artists and animal lovers.

***********************
Announcing the First Annual
Artists for Animals
A benefit to help homeless cats and dogs.
Poets speak out for those that cannot. Poems about dogs and
cats will be compiled into a chapbook called

"The Truth About Cats and Dogs".
There will be musicians sharing their voices and talents for this
special event.


All proceeds from this benefit will go to various Texas Animal
Shelters and Rescue Groups.


When: Wednesday; September 26th, 2001
Where: Café Mundi
1704 E 5th Street
512-236-2634
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm

Come for poetry, music, food, and a great time.
Meet some of the local and not so local rescue groups.
And who knows, you might just find a new best friend on this special
evening.


If you have any questions or comments, please contact Krys.

email: theshadowpoet@... or pitbullsrcool@...

================================
- FULL MOON YOGA CLASS -
================================
O Ye Fellow Glutton's for Funishment............

1) Quatropaw tues the 30th---tonight
2) Free Yoga
3) Burning Man event
*********************


1) - Quatropaw will be at Fat Tuesday's on 6th (the vibe) until 11:00
with dollar beers--As well as Leann's gig tonight at the
continental---filling in for toni price--

***************************8
2) Free Outdoor Yoga Class---check out Charles McEnanery's website for
cool yoga retreats as well

         Please join us for the free, outdoor, Full Moon Yoga, at Mt.
Bonnell, on Saturday, August 4th, from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.


         This is a very informal gathering and is open to everyone,
including friends, children, and pets.  No previous experience is
necessary.  We do some gentle stretching, watch the sunset, the full
moon rise, meditate, and then visit and talk. Please feel free to
forward this invitation to anyone you think might be interested in
attending.


         We meet on the south slope of Mt. Bonnel. (Climb the steps,
turn left at the top and follow the trail along the side of the fence
until it opens onto a large slope overlooking South Austin.)


         There is a map and further details at my webpage at:
http://www.yogateacher.com/text/yoga/freeclasses/fullmoon.html  Bring
a blanket to sit on and dress comfortably!
*************************


3) Here's an event put on by the burning man austin
group===www.burnaustin.com==


WHAT: Soupstock (?????? This'll be whatever it needs to be...)

WHEN: Friday, September 14th (Gate open at noon) through Monday,
September
17th (Gate closes at 6pm)

WHERE: Recreation Plantation Camp, 3550 Purseley Road, Dripping
Springs, TX
(A "hotline" information number will be posted shortly along with
fliers
for distribution after community input is received...)

WHY: Just GO!

COST: Monetarily: $25 at the Gate, no advance ticket sales;
Spiritually,
Emotionally, Physically: In SAB we have a saying-- "No deposit, no
withdrawl." In this renownedly hospitibale, caring, loving
community of
Texas burners, we certainly don't expect anything remotely close
to an
"insufficient funds" situation by way of "deposit"--
participation- and
contribution-wise-- toward the greater whole of the community...

WHO: You!

There are no organizational expectations or visions at this time.
Bring
yourselves-- your hopes, your dreams, your fears, your wild
abandon and
most cherished spirits.

A mild infrastucture will develop out of necessity to safeguard
the
community as a whole. Please respond if you are interested in
being a part
of this infrastucture.

Also, you are all more than welcome to contribute to discussion on
this
main Austin-list@..., or the chat list, or on the
soupstock@... list. (To join in the later list send an
email to
soupstock-subscribe@...)

More as it develops, and all input is welcome...

Soup,

Sylvia Dutch
CEO/ Founding Father, SAB
LCW Contributor

Hello my long lost friends---thanks to everyone who complained b/c I didn't send
them enough email-----call me anything but late for the party sooooooooooo
here's some stuff
to chew on>>>>>
****************************************
1) Lee Ann Atherton's band will be playing instead of toni price from
6:30-9:30 at the Continental Club this tuesday--
*******************************
2) Central Texas Bluegrass Festival
From: Tom Duplissey <picker2@...>

I am hosting a Bluegrass Festival===
  The date is October 5th and 6th at Old Settler's Park next to the
Dell Diamond, east of Round Rock.

There will be mostly local acts, but we also have The Reno Brothers
and Joe Carr & Alan Munde of Country Gazette.  I've hired about 15
bands.

this was sent to me by Milton James & Mary Jean Matus <mjmatus@...>
about one of their friend's events

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3)Austin Daze Magazine will have a anniversary party at
cafe mundi on August 11th  ==1704 East 5th--between chicon and comal---call for
time==236-8634----featuring Kronic Octopussy, GROOVIN GROUND AND
BLUEGRASS DRIVE-BY.

PJ, the cowboy poet is looking for donations for a
homeless auction he is having that night as well===--891-9270

www.austindaze.com
************************************
xx aw

High There Pardners, -------here's sum festivities to get yourself
tangled up in……….x Amanda
1)Barndance
2) Quatropaw CD Release Parties
3) Benefit for Sarah Elizabeth Campbell

***extra note: the radiators will be playing blues on the green next
wednesday!


1) Another Barndance at Last!
Hot fun in the Summertime!
Special guest Alejandro Escovedo will perform at the Barn this Sunday!
  We
will celebrate his new cd "Man Under The Influence" and send him off
on his
summer tour in South Austin style... funky and fun!  Karen Tyler will
be here
on her Texas tour,too!  Hopefully, she'll be here in time to perform.
Potluck, bring the family,...we'll accept a donation for the artist
and the
Barn!
Please remember to park smart (not on the east side of the street...
), watch
your kids and look for the smoking areas (where the kids and neighbors
aren't). Please leave the dogs at home.
6-10 pm. Come early if you want to help!  Sat. and Mon. noon volunteer
crews
always needed and appreciated!
Pass this on to someone you love!
(if you want to be removed from this list, let me know)
Love, Leeann Atherton
  address 3600 South 2nd===from ben white==go north on south 1rst
-hang a left (west) on South Center
go one block to  South 2nd and you'll see
all the cars====
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2) Quatropaw is having two  CD Release Parties!
Wednesday, June 27th at Stubb's, starts at 9:30 with Shelly King, then
Quatropaw at 10:45
Sat, June 30th 9:30-11:30---at Antone's ---followed by Patrice Pike
For more info-on their new CD, Flight, --check out www.quatropaw.com
********************
3) Benefit for Sarah Elizabeth Campbell
Folks, this is the best lineup (even for an Austin benefit) that I've
seen in a long time!!
Don't miss this chance to see some of Austin's hottest musicians in a
benefit for one of Austin's Hottest Musicians!!!   La Zona Rosa
Sunday,
July 1st,  6PM until Midnight!!
W2

Just a note to let you know about a benefit we are having for Sarah
Elizabeth Campbell.
Sarah has been diagnosed with Hep C and will be having weekly
treatments
for a year.
Sarah does not have insurance and and the bills are mounting.
The benefit is going to be July 1st @ La Zona Rosa from
6:00P.M.-Midnight.
We have a stellar line-up:
RedDawg (Danny and Penn),
The Shelly King Band, Mandy Mercier, The Troubadours,
Toni Price,
Albert and Gage (Christine Albert and Chris Gage),
The Austin Lounge Lizards,
Slaid Cleaves and
Dream Trybe.
You can hear all these wonderful bands for the fair price of $10.00
per
person.
Please come early and stay late, hear some great music and support our
friend Sarah.

Just a reminder that this weekend:

1) Kerrville Folk Festival starts and lasts for 21 days
(www.kerrville-music.com)---I LOVE IT---a real love fest with
5000 campers and draw for some of the coolest people in the
world---fyi --many people do not even visit the main stage and just
hang at the many themed camps and jam all day and night-most
people go swimming on the surrounding rivers during the day----lasts
thurs through monday night this weekend---see site for more details==

2)For a very wild scene you can go to the Burning Man Austin
(flipside) fest at recreation plantation in dripping
springs----www.burnaustin.org

3) Also........

Austin Lyric Opera has formed a new Young Professionals Organization.
>>
> What's in it for you?
>
> Great fun with other young professionals who want to know more about
> the world's fastest growing and most spectacular art form: opera.
It's
> musical.  It's visual.  It's incredible.  Come and explore opera,
Austin
> style, with like-minded Central Texans who may know a little or a
lot
> about why opera really works for them.
>
> Ten great benefits of membership:
>
> * Complimentary admission to three major young professionals
> parties/events during the 2001-2002 opera season.
> * A whopping 15% off season ticket purchase for 2001-2002 season.
> * Name listing in ALO production programs for one year.
> * Invitation to Operators Weekend, a trip to another city for
> opera.
> * Dress Rehearsal passes to the new opera, A Streetcar Named
> Desire.
> * Invitation to a Dark Night backstage tour of one opera.
> * 50% discount on admission to Spotlight On Opera lecture series.
> * 10% discount on your first music class at ALO's Armstrong
> Community Music School plus invitations to free recitals and
concerts.
> * Discounts on CDs at Border's and Wherehouse.
> * A helluva good time among some great new friends.
>
> When can you join up?  Right now.
>
> Membership contribution:
> $100 per person, or $175 per couple (such a deal).  Monthly payments
> available.  Contact Chuck Lutke at lutke@... or
> 472-5927x118 with credit card information or make check payable to
> Austin Lyric Opera.  Be a charter member of this great new support
group
> for ALO!
>
> Join us for the performance of Carmen on Thursday, May 24 at 7:00
p.m.
> Free champagne reception at 5:30 p.m. with your ticket purchase (at
a
> 10% discount) prior to the show with Karen Keltner, conductor of the
> opera.  We'll be unveiling the top-secret name of the young
> professionals group and answering any questions you may have.  Join
us!
> Contact me to book your Carmen tickets or for more info at the
number
> above.
>
> Many thanks!
>
> Chuck
>
> Chuck Lutke
> Development Associate
> Austin Lyric Opera
> lutke@...
> 442-6228x118
> 901 Barton Springs Road
> Austin TX 78704
> www.austinlyricopera.org
>

Hi mis amigos===

If anyone can give my very cool friend jim snyder a ride to jazzfest
this thurs, april 26th from austin==i would appreciate it==i was
supposed to but i have a sick aunt and have to go home a day early==
--he is a great chicago contact to have---call his cell phone and
leave a message if so====773-551-0072--he arrives in austin--wed the
25th around 6pm----


I will be at Jazzfest the next two weekends---if you are there look
for me at liuzza's bar every nite after the fest----to get there--

-go out the fairground bandstand exit--take a hard right and go two
blocks along the outer gate----take a left and go two blocks and the
bar--along with awesome food--sometimes bands and street party===
i will have party updates from there==


also---look for my great friends with the elvis head on a stick--say
hi to them if you see them-=-----

smack aw

4 for ya's......:) aw


I) Easy way to fight Bush Tax Plan

II) Funky Herb Garden Party

III) Latino Poetry Event Features Tammy Gomez---creatrix extradonaire

IV) Check out my buddy Stephan's Cool Infared Photos at Ruta
Maya==thru 4/27--reception also this Sunday

*************************

I)Time to Fight Back Brothers and Sisters!
   SENATE TO VOTE ON BUSH BUDGET PROPOSAL - SIGN THE PETITION TODAY!!!

======================================================================
   ACTIVIST NETWORK  --  People For the American Way
   Alert Date: March 30, 2001  --  Circulate Until: April 4, 2001


______________________________________________________________________

IN THIS ALERT
(1) Senate To Vote On Bush Budget Proposal
(2) Sign The Petition Today!
(3) Call Your Senators!
(4) Why Your Participation Counts
(5) About Us / Subscription Information
(6) Please Support Our Efforts

______________________________________________________________________

(1) SENATE TO VOTE ON BUSH BUDGET PROPOSAL

People For the American Way is leading a coalition opposing President
Bush's massive tax cut proposal: a proposal that jeopardizes
everything we care about, especially public education.  Recently, the
coalition launched www.FairTaxesForAll.com.  We urge you to visit the
website and sign the petition to your Senators.

      http://www.fairtaxesforall.com

The first piece of Bush's tax cut passed the House of Representatives
March 8th.  Next week, the full Senate will begin debate on Bush's
budget, including his tax plan, and will make recommendations to the
Senate Finance Committee.

The Bush tax cut neglects America's most important institutions and
could greatly endanger our most needed programs.  Public education is
especially vulnerable.  Massive tax cuts, coupled with President
Bush's proposed voucher and voucher-type programs, pose disastrous
consequences to America's public schools.  Sensible and essential
government services, from a strong Social Security system to
environmental protection, face uncertain futures under President
Bush's plan.

The far right recognizes it cannot vote good government programs out
of existence, but it has crafted a plan with President Bush that would
reduce federal coffers to the point that we would have to choose
between educating our children and fighting poverty.

These choices must be avoided, and can be, if the Senate hears our
plea: the Bush tax cut is too big and fundamentally unfair!
______________________________________________________________________

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YOUR ACTION IS NECESSARY!

Please sign the "Fair Taxes For All" petition to your senators!

     http://www.fairtaxesforall.com

Forward this alert to friends, family and colleagues.
______________________________________________________________________

(3) CALL YOUR SENATORS!

THERE IS MORE TO BE DONE!

Call your senators TODAY and urge them to vote against the Bush plan.
Tell them that the Bush tax cut does not reflect your priorities and
puts hundreds of valuable government services in jeopardy.

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______________________________________________________________________

(4) WHY YOUR PARTICIPATION COUNTS

Your participation is important!  Your support in PFAW's "Oppose
Ashcroft" campaign was crucial.  The petitions you and your friends
signed on our website, www.OpposeAshcroft.com, changed the minds of
many senators who may have otherwise voted for John Ashcroft for
Attorney General.  Your actions changed history and sent an important
signal to lawmakers: we will hold our representatives accountable.

We'll need that same type of response to put the brakes on Bush's
proposed tax cut.  The best result on Capitol Hill comes only when we
call, fax, write and visit our leaders to demand our voice be heard.
______________________________________________________________________

(5) ABOUT PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY / SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

    People For the American Way organizes and mobilizes Americans to
    fight for fairness, justice, civil rights and the freedoms
    guaranteed by the Constitution. PFAW monitors the Religious Right
    at the local, state and national levels, lobbies for progressive
    legislation, and helps build communities of activists.

    To join our email Activist Network, please go to:

      http://www.pfaw.org/activist/

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II) David will be having sereral bands at this party.....


Gardens of the Ancients Herb Emporium and Nursery announces or second
year anniversery of being in business. Come join us celebrate our
first two years of spreading the good news about herbs. We are going
to have several bands, a fire circle drum jam. You can bring your
great attitude, party food, alcohol, musical instruments and other
party favors.


Party time = Saturday March 31  Dark:30 till... the morning dew.
BYOB. Room will be available to spend the night under the stars.

We are totally rain or shine. We have space inside if it rains.

How to get to Gardens of the Ancients 4806 Yager Lane (a map can be
found at: web map )
From South and Central Austin, go east  on 290 towards Houston, turn
left at Springdale Rd (about 4 miles from I-35) , go till Springdale
ends, turn right, at next road bear left, at next road bear left
again,  1/4 mile see the sign on Right.

From North Austin, go north on I-35, exit Parmer Lane, Turn right, go
east 4.2 miles, within the 4.2 miles you will pass Dessau Lane, pass
Samsung Electronic Factory, 3/4 of a mile past Samsung and turn right
on Yager Lane,  go 1/4 mile and see the sign on Left.

From Round Rock exit I-35 onto Parmer Lane and turn left. (go 4.2
miles same as above.)

From Mopac, go North exit Parmer lane, go east 6 miles turn right at
the intersection with Yager Lane that is past Samsung, go 1/4 mile and
see the sign on Left. Park in rear.

****Note: The older zigzaging Yager lane has been cut up by the newer
Parmer Lane, our turn for Yager is the third turn for Yager along
Parmer, just go on Parmer past Samsung and turn right.

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III. Fabulous Poet to Read at Free Event at Bitchin Gallery!


8:30 pm on Fri the 31rst==
Tammy Gomez-widely anthologized poet-performer and
director of the annual Texas Book Festival Poetry Tent.



   PALABRAS
  A Latino Literary Festival
    MARCH 30 AND 31, 2001
to be held at
Mexic-Arte Museum
5th & Congress

(512) 480-9373
Email: mexicarte@...
Website: www.main.org/mexic-arte

All events are free and open to the public.

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IV)Check out this Photo Exhibit

Infrared Sap - An intercontinental assortment of ephemeral moments
photography by Stephan Brauchli
Ruta Maya Coffee House (218 W. 4th)       3/27 - 4/27 2001

The show will feature some of my black and white infrared photography
(mostly trees and landscapes).
I have tried to capture and preserve ephemeral and surreal scenery
throughout my travels and the show features
photographs taken in Greece, Mexico, Washington and Texas.
This is my first time to have a public showing and I am hereby
inviting you
to the reception on Sunday April 1st (not a joke).
The Privateers will enchant your ears and I hope that my photography
will
do the same to your eyes.
(Yes that means that the Privateers will not be at the Spider House).

Reception  Sunday 04/01/2001 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Hope to see you there.
Stephan