The Baltimore Symphony Musicians union filed charges on Monday against BSO management, accusing it of bad-faith bargaining after locking out the musicians all summer. They returned to the bargaining table Monday but after management insisted on proposals that included 20% wage and benefit cuts, the union’s negotiating committee unanimously recommended rejection of the “take it or leave it” offer. A vote was scheduled for Tuesday night. “This is a dark day in the history of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra,” Musicians said in a statement. “This dispute isn’t just about money. It is also about respect, respect for the quality of the musicians on stage, respect for generations of Marylanders who have built this orchestra and for the thousands of people who have bought tickets and have donated to this venerable institution.” Picketing continues this week

UN International Day of Peace Concert

Wisconsin folksingers and songsmiths RICK FITZGERALD and DAVID HB DRAKE        will appear in concert at The Coffee House, 2717 E Hampshire St, in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 21th at 8pm. Free-will donations at the door will benefit Peace Action of Milwaukee in honor of “United Nations Peace Day”.  More information at :

http://www.the-coffee-house.com / (414) 534-4612 for information.

Both Rick and David sing aboard the schooner Denis Sullivan and appear at environmental events and David is a regular performer at peace, global warming and justice events. Rick is an award winning autoharp player known for his interpretations of John Denver songs and David has played alongside Pete Seeger at peace and labor events and has been strongly influenced by the music of Tom Paxton. This concert also follows up on the Global Climate Strike scheduled for Friday September 20^th.  Information at: https://globalclimatestrike.net/

David HB Drake
Creative Director, Organic Arts Ltd.
414-702-6053 / orgarts@gmail.com 
To learn about the Fine Artists of Organic Arts, visit  http://www.performingartsmilwaukee.com/ 

See us at on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/OrgArts 
“One can be educated and entertained and not know the difference”- Mark Twain

For David’s calendar and more info see www.davidhbdrake.

Manitowoc, WI September 10, 2019 / Photo: WI BOPM

Manitowoc, WI September 10, 2019 / Photo: WI BOPM

Manitowoc, WI September 10, 2019 / Photo: WI BOPM

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Come Together Sheboygan

In conjunction with SCIO’s Farmer’s Market (https://visitsheboygan.com/things-to-do/farmers-market/) Come Together returns for its third year to Downtown Sheboygan. This event is FREE to the public, and open to all. 11 A.M. – 4 P.M., 922 N 8th Street and Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, https://visitsheboygan.com/venue/fountain-park/

Non-profit organizations will have booths on site, as you enjoy live performances from local musicians and performers on Fountain Park’) s band shell.

We are seeking non-profit organizations to have a booth at this event, free of charge. For more information, contact Patrick Ortlieb at 920.207.0833 or email at: Aloha11po@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/peaceparksheboygan

Dedication of Sister City Peace Gardens

Join us at 4 P.M., Friday, September 13, 2019 for the Dedication of the Sister City Peace Gardens and Re-Dedication of the Peace Pole. Meet visitors from Esslingen, Germany, hear the music of Concordia German Singing Society while enjoying the beauty of the Peace Park and the view of Lake Michigan on a late summer afternoon. https://sheboyganpeacepark.org/

Friends of Peace Park Sheboygan

1st Coalition Meeting & March

The Coalition to March on the DNC is calling for an initial meeting of delegates from various organizations to be held at Dontre Hamilton (Red Arrow) Park in downtown Milwaukee, with a start time of 5 pm on Thursday, October 10.

Several representatives from the founding organizations will chair this meeting. We will be going over our points of unity, reviewing the route of the march, and hearing questions that coalition delegates may have.

Afterward, we will do a walk-through of a portion of the route. We encourage everyone to bring signs and/or banners if you’ve got them! We will end the march with a public demonstration on the steps of city hall, demanding answers for why we haven’t received our permit despite having made the request nearly half a year ago.

We are looking for delegates from organizations to speak during the demonstration, specifically honing in on the fact that the city has yet to grant the Coalition a permit to peacefully protest for our demands. If you are from an organization and would like to speak or know someone who would, please message us and we’ll make it happen.

ST. PAUL PRINCIPLES

1. Our solidarity will be based on respect for a diversity of tactics and the plans of other groups.
2. The actions and tactics used will be organized to maintain a separation of time or space.
3. Any debates or criticisms will stay internal to the movement, avoiding any public or media denunciations of fellow activists and events.
4. We oppose any state repression of dissent, including surveillance, infiltration, disruption and violence. we agree not to assist law enforcement actions against activists and others.

Ice Out of Milwaukee Press Conference event

City Hall, Milwaukee, 4-6 P.M.

Join us on September 26th as the Fire and Police Commission’s Policy Committee considers non-colloboration between the police department and ICE. WE NEED TO HAVE A HUGE PRESENCE at this event to show them that Milwaukee stands with immigrant families.

Please consider planning ahead for this event and brining along a friend or relative. Our target is to have 1000 people. We will plan to host a brief press conference before we all head up to the hearing.

Contact the Voces office to set up transportation or with any questions: 414-643-1620

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Únase a nosotros el 26 de Septiembre a las 4 de la tarde mientras el Comité de Políticas de la Comisión de Bomberos y Policía considera las politicas sobre la colaboración entre el departamento de policía e ICE. NECESITAMOS TENER UNA PRESENCIA ENORME en este evento para mostrarles que Milwaukee apoya a las familias inmigrantes.

Considere asistir a nuestro evento y trae a un amigo o a un familiar. Nuestro objetivo es tener 1000 personas. Tendremos una breve conferencia de prensa antes de que todos lleguemos a la audiencia.

Póngase en contacto con la oficina de Voces para planear transporte o con cualquier pregunta: 414-643-1620