More details on Kucinich Austin events
The following is a press release from December 19, 2003, by the Kucinich campaign
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Kucinich Events in Austin January 2nd, 3rd Include Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers, Michelle Shocked, Tim Reynolds, Tish Hinojosa , Jim Hightower, Mimi Kennedy, James Cromwell and Libby Kirkpatrick
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 19, 2003
Candidate for the Democratic Presidential nomination Dennis Kucinich will bring his message of peace to President Bush's former home, Austin, Texas, in Kucinich's first major campaign stop of 2004.
On January 2nd, there will be a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at Barr Mansion & Artisan Ballroom with special guests Mimi Kennedy and James Cromwell, with entertainment by Tish Hinojosa and Libby Kirkpatrick.
On January 3rd at 8 p.m. there will be a fundraising concert at the Austin Music Hall with Kucinich endorsers Willie Nelson, Tim Reynolds, Michelle Shocked, and Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers along with Jim Hightower, Bonnie Raitt, Tish Hinojosa, and Michael McDonald. There will be a post-performance artist's reception at La Zona Rosa, 4th St. and Rio Grande, immediately following the concert.
Jim Hightower is a new addition to the list of participants and a well-known national radio commentator, writer, public speaker, and progressive organizer and agitator, as well as being an Austin resident. Twice elected Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Hightower has authored numerous books, including the recent Thieves In High Places: They've Stolen Our Country And It's Time To Take It Back, a New York Times Best-Seller. His previous books include If the Gods Had Meant Us To Vote, They Would Have Given Us Candidates; and There's Nothing In the Middle Of the Road But Yellow Stripes and Dead Armadillos.
Classic blue eyed soul vocalist Michael McDonald, Doobie Brothers' lead singer Pat Simmons, actors Mimi Kennedy ("Dharma & Greg"), and James Cromwell (Babe, "Six Feet Under"), and award winning singer-songwriter Libby Kirkpatrick are also new editions to this weekend extravaganza.
Additional Austin activities for January 3rd will include a volunteers breakfast, a peace rally, and a press conference. The tentative schedule is below, all times Central Time:
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Breakfast for volunteers
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Peace Rally
4:00 p.m. - Press conference TBC with Willie Nelson, Mimi Kennedy, James Cromwell, Michelle Shocked, Tim Reynolds, Dennis Kucinich, others
8:00 p.m. Concert at Austin Music Hall followed by Artists Reception at La Zona Rosa
For more information: http://www.kucinich.us/regionalupdates/texas.php
For Rep. Kucinich's Schedule: http://www.kucinich.us/schedule.htm
Local Contacts: Deda Divine, 512-413-2219, dedabea@yahoo.com, Charlene Zvolanek, 512-495-4185 or 512-220-5307, char74@mail.utexas.edu
National Contacts:
David Swanson 301-772-0210, cel 202-329-7847, fax 301-772-7293, swanson@kucinich.us
Susan Mainzer 213-840-0077, susan.mainzer@kucinich.us
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