<div class="gmail_quote">encuentro 5 is proud to host 2 important events this Friday & Saturday. On Friday, May 13, 2011, we will be hosting author Dan Rasmussen who has recovered the suppressed history of the US's largest slave uprising. On Saturday, May 14, 2011, Sergio Reyes, Mea Johnson, Simon Rios and friends will return to encuentro 5 with a Peña combining music and rebellion! </div>
<div class="gmail_quote"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">Also, on Sunday, our friends in the IWW are hosting George Mann at e5 (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=195525403818705">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=195525403818705</a>) and on Monday, Phyllis Bennis, recently returned from Egypt, will be speaking in Cambridge (<a href="http://justicewithpeace.org/new-hopes-new-dangers">http://justicewithpeace.org/new-hopes-new-dangers</a>). On Saturday, May 21, 2011, MGA is co-sponsoring "Bringing the War Dollars Home!" It is a public conversation at the Boston Public Library about ending the wars and funding our communities (1:00 - 3:00 p.m. separate announcement to follow). On the same day, we will be hosting the Boston Media Reform Network at e5... </div>
<div class="gmail_quote"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">Here are the details:<br>
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1.<br>
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5/13 "The Untold Story of America's Largest Slave Revolt" with Author<br>
Dan Rasmussen (Friday evening, 7:00 p.m. @ e5)<br>
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As the US again discovers its rebellious side, we are proud to host<br>
author Dan Rasmussen speaking to his New York Times bestselling book:<br>
American Uprising: The Untold Story of America's Largest Slave Revolt.<br>
This evening of reflection on an uprising, its suppression and<br>
disappearance from history brings together many themes that connect<br>
with still unresolved challenges of an unfinished American history.<br>
Dan will be joined by social change activists invited from the e5<br>
community. After a presentation by Dan and a pair of discussants, the<br>
audience will be encouraged to join in the conversation. The event<br>
closes with a wine-and-cheese style reception. The event is free and<br>
all members of the progressive community are encouraged to attend.<br>
More details to follow. Copies of American Uprising will be on sale at<br>
the event.<br>
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2.<br>
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Peña Musical: Green Chile and Songs of Love and Protest<br>
When: Saturday, May 14th @ 7pm--11<br>
Where: Encuentro 5, 33 Harrison in Chinatown<br>
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It's Peña time again, the great Latin American tradition of music &<br>
rebellion, with your friends Sergio Reyes, Mea Johnson, Rafael Medina,<br>
and Simon Rios will host the<br>
singer/poet circle. Manuel Santos and Julian Carabajal will also be<br>
present, as well as other special guests.<br>
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Bring your songs, bring your verse, in whatever language on whatever instrument.<br>
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The Peña is a tradition dating back to the times of revolution in<br>
Latin America and continuing through those of today. Over the 5 years<br>
of our community space, it has become a tradition at 33 Harrison to<br>
accompany our events with live music and ample nylon-string guitars.<br>
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The Peña will be a benefit for a fundraiser for an event we are hoping<br>
to host this summer. A suggested donation of $10/5 is requested, in<br>
addition to food which will be on sale.<br>
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Please contact Simón (<a href="mailto:elektrodread@gmail.com">elektrodread@gmail.com</a>)with any questions,<br>
especially to participate as a performer.<br>
Please visit our website for directions to get to 33 Harrison in Chinatown.<br><br></div>