A bit of a catch-all diary tonight. First, the DIA excursion for the Rivera/Kahlo exhibit; second, a demonstration about Aura Rosser and fundraiser for her family; third, an online calendar for activism in Detroit.
DIA Exhibit
Our DIA meetup will be SUNDAY, JUNE 7 [thanks, mideedah, for catching the error!] Because I've just learned I have a family obligation late that afternoon, I'm picking a time convenient for me as well: start time at 1:30 PM. That's late enough to allow folks to grab a quick lunch/brunch ahead of time if they're interested, and early enough to let me and my DH get out of there no later than 4:00. Most people take 90 minutes to go through the tour. I wouldn't be surprised if we take longer.
One more option to consider: an introductory presentation, 30 minutes long, just for our group, if we're so inclined. It would be $50 for however many of us take part. (Remember, our group must have at least 15 people to qualify for the reduced rate of $16.00/ticket.) I'm not especially interested myself but could be persuaded otherwise. There is an audio tour to accompany the exhibit which (iirc) is free with admission.
So, who's in? We will want to reserve our spot rather soon now. Once we buy the tickets, everyone who has signed up will be honor-bound to reimburse whoever fronts the money (or find a replacement to pay).
Here's my YES list so far:
1. DoReMI
2. mideedah
3. mideedah guest
4. 2thanks
5. peregrine kate
6. ProvokingMeaning
7. gregsullmich
We're almost halfway to our minimum! Please let us know in the comments or send me a Kosmail if you want to join us.
Aura Rosser memorial march and fundraiser
Some of you may recall what befell Aura Rosser, a 40-year-old black mother of three and resident of Ann Arbor, last November. She was killed by an Ann Arbor policeman who was responding to a domestic violence call made by her boyfriend. No charges were brought against David Ried, the officer who shot her.
This Friday, May 1st, she will be remembered with a rally and march starting at 6:00 PM in downtown Ann Arbor--Liberty Plaza, aka Aura Rosser Plaza, 225 E. Liberty Street.
From 7-11 PM, a benefit will take place at the Neutral Zone--B Side, 310 E. Washington. Sliding scale admission, $5-10, but no one will be turned away.
Online calendar for all progressive activity in Detroit: Activate313
Take a look at this ingenious, community-run online calendar of events. A friend of mine started it, and he would love to have as many people and organizations participate as possible. There's a lot going on in our metro area--maybe there's something you'd like to do, or publicize.
As always, this is an Open Thread.