Polical Events Today (Thursday)

I thought I'd just post a rundown of the political events for this evening, just in case anyone is interested.

Chicago 10 - Walker Art Center
Time: 7:00 p.m. FREE
Place: Walker Art Center, Minneapolis

"Anyone who calls us the Chicago Seven is a racist..." - Jerry Rubin

At the 1968 Democratic Convention, the Chicago Police Department violently clashed with protesters and the resulting riots were witnessed live by a television audience of more than 50 million. Eight protesters were charged with conspiracy. Chicago 10 explores the buildup to and unraveling of their trial. Filmmaker Brett Morgen (The Kid Stays in the Picture, On the Ropes) amassed 180 hours of 16mm film, 40 hours of video, 14,000 photographs, 200+ hours of audio, 23,000 pages of court transcripts—and commingled it all with motion-capture animation to craft this work of experimental cinema—a parable of hope with connections to current events. 2007, 35mm, 110 minutes.

Following the screening, join Morgen and documentary filmmaker Matt Ehling (Urban
Warrior, Security and the Constitution) for a discussion about their practices in media and their commitment to staying true to a story. Moderated by University of Minnesota media and ethics scholar Jane Kirtley.

Support provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Vice Presidential Debate

The DFL (specifically the 62nd Senate District DFL) is hosting a viewing "party" at the Riverview Theater http://www.riverviewtheater.com/show/show/1112

Or watch with the folks at MinnPost at Trocaderos:
On large-screen TV at Trocaderos in the 3rd floor boardroom

107 Third Ave N, Minneapolis Warehouse District
Free admission/Free snacks/Cash bar
Pre- and post-debate discussion hosted by writers and editors

Please RSVP 3 days before each event to Gin at 612 455-6950 or vkujawa@minnpost.com
http://www.minnpost.com/about/debates/
Open to MinnPost members only. New members welcome too — Join online or at the door!

Or go see Keith Ellison and Brother Ali at Coffman Union Great Hall
Doors: 6pm Music: 8Pm
http://www.myspace.com/studentsforkeith

Now, how can I be at more than one place at a time?