Hey "No More Drug War" rally supporters,

One month until the historic “No More Drug War” rally and concert in MacArthur Park (Thurs, Nov 3)! An update follows, including several requests for help. Your primary contact to follow up on any of this is Alana Rodriguez (copied above). Thanks!

RALLY: CONTENT

--Schedule: Folks will gather in MacArthur Park at 6:00 to eat (gourmet food trucks & Mama’s Hot Tamales), distribute signs, and network. The rally will start at 6:30; the concert will start at 7:30 and end by 9:00. (Buses from the conference will depart the Bonaventure Hotel at 5:30, returning to the hotel in waves, starting at the close of the rally.)

--Speakers: KPFK host and renowned artist LaloAlcaraz will emcee the event. Acclaimed poet Javier Sicilia, leader of the mass movement to end the drug war in Mexico, has agreed to address the rally.

--Performers: We will soon announce a local band to anchor the concert. Pete White of LA CAN is chairing a committee to select other local artists (spoken word, acoustic musicians, etc.). To participate in that committee or recommend local artists: [email protected]

--Signs: We will distribute hundreds of “No More Drug War” signs and encourage people to make and bring their own signs as well. If you would like to make signs for others, DPA will cover the expenses. Contact Alana for details.

RALLY: PROMOTION

--KPFKhas agreed to be the primary media sponsor. We have submitted calendar listings in every major mainstream outlet. Please let Alana know of community- or movement-based outlets that will promote this event.

--We have created a Facebook event page. Please RSVP and share the link: http://www.facebook.com/stephen.gutwillig#!/event.php?eid=278047215558009

--We are securing attendance commitments from every organization connected to DPA. You will hear from us to discuss your participation and how we can facilitate and incentivize the largest group possible.

--We will create a final digital and printed promotional piece for this event. Please let Alana know if you particularly want printed flyers to distribute.

CONFERENCE

Reform Conference registration is still available (http://www.reformconference.org/registration), and a nearly-final version of the schedule is online at http://www.reformconference.org/program/sessions.

See you next month!

Stephen Gutwillig | State Director, California
Drug Policy Alliance

The International Drug Policy Reform Conference

November 2-5, 2011 | Los Angeles, California | www.reformconference.org

No More Drug War: A Rally & Concert to End the War on Drugs

November 3, 2011 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Levitt Pavilion, MacArthur Park, LA | www.nomoredrugwar.org/rally