Eesha Williams's Blog, page 96
September 16, 2016
Springfield March for Justice is September 22
On September 22 in Springfield, there will be a march for a living wage and affordable housing. The march starts at 4 p.m. at the McDonald's at 782 State Street. The group that is organizing the march has organized several successful direct actions in the city. The below photo shows one.
September 14, 2016
September 13, 2016
Photos: March, Rally in Solidarity with Native Americans
More than 100 people marched in Brattleboro September 13 in solidarity with Native Americans in North Dakota who are fighting to stop a proposed oil pipeline. On the same day in Amherst, about 100 people attended a rally for the same cause. Both events were promoted by www.350.org. The Amherst photo shows the activists standing in a circle on the town common; they also held signs at the main downtown intersection. To enlarge a photo, click on it, then scroll down and click "see full size imag...
Photos: Brattleboro March in Solidarity with Native Americans
More than 100 people marched in Brattleboro September 13 in solidarity with Native Americans in North Dakota who are fighting to stop a proposed oil pipeline. The Brattleboro march was promoted by www.350.org. To enlarge a photo, click on it, then scroll down and click "see full size image." photos by Eesha Williams
September 11, 2016
Blues Concert is Nov. 22
Mark Hummel and his band will play blues at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton on November 22 at 7 p.m. Jerry Portnoy was a member of blues legend Muddy Waters' band for eight years. Portnoy said of Hummel, “Mark's terrific.” The San Francisco Chronicle daily newspaper praised Hummel's singing and harmonica playing.
Hummel and his band will play this month in Seattle, Washington and San Jose, California. The Iron Horse is the Valley's best live music venue. Tickets for the Northampton...
September 9, 2016
Dirty Dozen Brass Band Concert is September 10
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will play at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke on Saturday, September 10 at 7 p.m. The venue has a dance floor. You can hear the band's music at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSUAk126cUc&list=PL0jJSYejQWTPvz5vz_emGy...
In the next few months, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band will perform in New York City, Chicago, and Hawaii.
Tickets for the Holyoke concert are $25 in advance. They are available at www.signaturesoundspresents.com.
photo by www.vancouverwinejazz.com
Justice for Puerto Rico Rally is Sept. 16 in Springfield
A rally calling on President Obama to release from prison Oscar López Rivera will be in Springfield on September 16 at 4:45 p.m. The rally will be outside city hall, at 36 Court Street.
United States senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont said earlier this year, “Oscar López Rivera has served 34 years in prison for his commitment to Puerto Rico’s independence. I say to President Obama: let him out.” Rivera is 73 years old.
September 7, 2016
Dirty Dozen Brass Band Concert is September 10
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will play at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke on Saturday, September 10 at 7 p.m. The venue has a dance floor. You can hear the band's music at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSUAk126cUc&list=PL0jJSYejQWTPvz5vz_emGy...
In the next few months, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band will perform in New York City, Chicago, and Hawaii.
Tickets for the Holyoke concert are $25 in advance. They are available at www.signaturesoundspresents.com.
photo by www.vancouverwinejazz.com
