March 24: Rally on the Boston Common

The rally will start with music, poetry and spoken word at 11 a.m. and the featured speakers will begin at 1 p.m. The march will leave the Common at 2:00 p.m. and return around 3:30. Music and other performances will continue from the bandstand until 5:00 p.m.

Speakers: Cindy Sheehan, Howard Zinn, Eljeer Hawkins, Klare, Allen, Rostam Pourzal and more. Performers: In the Public Interest, Bojah and the Insurrection, Pat Scanlon, Presente, Garvy J, Gary Hicks, Sofia Snow and more.

Open Stage

People who want to make short speeches or performances can sign up on the day of the event or add their name to the list beforehand by contacting info@stopthewars.org If the open stage fills up there will be another sound system available for a 3rd speaking area.

Peace & Justice Fair

The all day Peace & Justice Fair will feature stalls, tables, and tents for participating groups and organizations. These events will give near complete control to the organizations and individuals for shaping their message and for plugging people in to upcoming activities.

If you have an idea for a workshop, teach-in, skillshare, etc. or if you simply want to set up a literature table, please click here or email info@stopthewars.org

An additional area will be set aside for a drum circle/jam space where people can bring the own instruments, make some noise and dance. Bring instruments if you have them.

SOURCE: www.March24.org



March 19:

Andover: Four Years too Much vigil
Location: in front of Old Town Hall in Andover
Contact: Boryana Tacconi ( drbear@comcast.net)
Sponsor: Merrimack Valley People For Peace


Boston: MoveOn Iraq War Anniversary Vigil
Location: Longfellow Bridge over the Charles River between the Kendall/MIT and Charles/MGH subway stops on the red line Boston MA , 6 pm
Contact: Diane Hendrix ( DianeHendrix@msn.com)
Sponsor: MoveOn


Brookline: Iraq War anniversary vigil
Location: corner of Beacon & Harvard streets in front of CVS, Coolidge Corner, Brookline
Contact: Marcia Hnatowich (hnatowich@rcn.com)
Sponsor: Moveon.org


Falmouth: Time of Remembrance
Location: Village green Main Street Falmouth MA 02536
Contact: Rev. Robert Francis Murphy (capeminister@yahoo.com)
Sponsor: The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth


Hyannis: Bear Witness for Peace on the beginning of the 5th year of US occupation of Iraq
Location: Begin at the town green in Hyannis (3 p.m.) and then march to the sidewalk in front of Rep. Delahunt's office at 146 East Main Street. Hyannis MA 02601
Contact: Diane Turco (ccpandj@gmail.com)
Sponsor: Cape Codders for Peace and Justice


Newton: Iraq War 4th Anniversary Vigil
Location: 5 p.m. Beacon Street and Center Street Newton MA 02459
Contact: Mario Troiani ( mariotroiani@comcast.net)
Sponsor: Boston Metrowest MoveOn Council


Plymouth: Memorial Vigil to Honor the Fallen and Wounded of the Iraq War
Location: Training Green Rte 3A, Main St. Plymouth MA 02360
Contact: Irene Caldwell (ivcaldwell@yahoo.com)
Sponsor: Social Action Committee, First Parish Plymouth


More events in Massachusetts: www.Unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php