Contrary to earlier information, the #OccupyHouston base camp may be in one of TWO places: Bagby and Walker, or Bagby and Rusk. Both are at different parts of Tranquility Park.
So far, the news for Monday the 17th is about the Art Show. Try to attend and have some fun. Details are after the jump.
Remember, you can support #OccupyHouston without participating in specific demonstrations with which you do not agree! (Read: OPINION: #OccupyHouston and the Energy Day Protest (Oct. 15) Just bringing your warm body (and any other warm bodies you can rustle up) represents support for the movement.
SIGNIFICANT AID FOR OccupyHouston PARTICIPANTS!
Tweeted by“@OccupyHouston:
http://Www.wepay.com/donate/OccupyHoustonBailFund this account
has been made to assist anyone who can’t financially bail themselves out for
taking part in CD.” [Civil Disobedience – Mike]
OccupyWallStreet has grown, and it’s all over the country! You can find an OCCUPY[YourTown] event by visiting OccupyTOGETHER.
If you live in or near Houston, Texas, the organizational web site is:
http://occupyhouston.org/
Remember that Occupies[YourTown] need supplies and money. #OccupyHouston has a link of their needs here. Use it as a reference, since your local group probably has similar needs.
For anyone interested in submitting art or finding out more about
participating, we will be taking art submissions ALL DAY TODAY (Sunday)
until 3am Monday morning. <== That ship may have already sailed by the time you read this, but it may not hurt to ask. See reader comments near the bottom of this post.- Mike
This Monday, October 17th, Occupy Houston is hosting its first ever Art Show!
The show is an outdoor, all day event, and will feature live art, music, and
fun! Come visit us at lower Tranquility Park for the event !
The Monday show is LITERALLY ALL DAY LONG!! So come whenever you can; we’re going to have people making art throughout the day. Here are a few of the
artists who’ll be out:
six6six
Abby Lee
tes-five
calm Hound
Red
Moe
Tito Fabian
Diana Ventura
… And more!
We also are looking for DONATIONS! Here is the list of what we need:
* CARDBOARD (We need TONS of large pieces of cardboard – the more, the better!)
* Spray paint
* Sequins, bejewels, glitter, feathers, and all manner of pretty art and craft
material you can think of!
* Glue
* Easels (for display)
* Paint, markers, etc.
* Sidewalk chalk
We can’t wait to see you on Monday! If you have any questions about the art
show, drop a line at occupyhoustonoutreach@riseup.net
<3
Occupy Houston Outreach Volunteer Group
5 Responses to “Accepting Submissions today for our first People’s Art Show!”
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Aaron Russo on October 16th, 2011 at 12:47 pm #
I went downtown and nobody was there? Did you not get a permit. What was that comment about a raid. Should I expect to be arrested or beat up by cops if this event ever happens?
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William on October 16th, 2011 at 2:00 pm #
Nah, you won’t be arrested or beat up by cops–especially if you’re taking part in a planned event. The organizers have been very careful about following the law.
I showed up for the protest on Saturday, October 15, and it was orderly. I saw one of the protest organizers and a cop talk for a while and then shake hands. The Houston protests haven’t seen any violence.
Turnout was healthy on October 15, and I can tell you it felt great to be involved. You should come out.
As far as your finding nobody there: there are a group of about two dozen organizers who’ve been camping overnight. As of this writing, base camp is in lower Tranquility Park, at the corner of Rusk St. and Bagby St.
Check this website for the dates of upcoming protests and events. When those happen, you’ll find plenty of people there–of different types and ages.
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direct on October 16th, 2011 at 4:37 pm #
if i dont make submissions today, can i still come out and perform monday?
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JIm on October 16th, 2011 at 8:03 pm #
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