A plethora of events are planned by the Labyrinth Walk Coffee House (LWCH) and First Tuesday Social Justice Films for the month of March. All events will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas. LWCH is a non profit group which sponsors a live music venue featuring a variety of musicians and events. First Tuesday Social Justice is a part of the Social Justice Ministry and provides free montlhy screenings of films on socially relevant topics.
Saturday, March 1, 8:00 - 10:00 pm - Folk Artist Andrew McKnight
Andrew McKnignt and Emmeline perform at the LWCH. Andrew McKnight left his corporate environmental engineering career in 1996 and became an award-winning folk and Americana artist. He has traveled over 500,000 miles of blue highways and his performances and CDs have earned him a wealth of critical acclaim and jubilant fans.
His musical talents, empathy and talent have led to a diverse range of subjects from “These Shoes” about the vulnerability of an illegal immigrant woman to “Diary” about what Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings wrote about their lives together.
McKnight has long advocated for preservation of American landscapes and heritage and often shares his talents to help with such programs as those for mental health and elderly care and from a California at-rich youth program to a Seattle food bank and a Massachusetts community radio station.
Emmeline opens the performance. She is a pint-sized singer/songwriter from Dallas, TX who revels in big words, unconventional cords, and persistent melodies. The Dallas Morning News labeled her “A Must-See Texas Artist” and Darryl Smyers of the Dallas Observer raves that Emmeline’s “straight-ahead take on folk/rock may actually be the best thing” on a bill of seasoned, signed artists.
Tickets are $12 in advance and may be ordered online $15 at the door; and $10 for students with an ID. More information and advance tickets at http://www.labyrinthwalkcoffeehouse.com
Tuesday, March 4, 7:00-9:00 - Free Event - Move "A Better Life"
“A Better Life” - a 2011 film dramatizing the struggles of an immigrant family in California - presented by the First Tuesday Social Justice Film Festivbal. Audience discussion follows. He crossed the border for a better life for his family, but his wife leaves him, Carlos Galindo’s life is dedicated to ensuring his son, Luis, has the opportunities that Carlos never realized. But Carlos, a gardener in East LA, finds he must also keep his son from gangs and immigration agents. Their struggle to reach the American Dream is realized when they see that family is the most important part.
This is an unusual Hollywood film as it is set in an Hispanic community with a cast that is almost entirely Hispanic, starring Demian Bichir, José Julián, Eddie 'Piolin' Sotelo, and others. The film runs 1 hour, 38 minutes and is rated PG-13. Bichir was nominated for an Academy Award for his portral of Carlos.
For more information about the film series, visit http://www.firsttuesdayfilms.org/index.shtml or http://www.facebook.com/firsttuesdayfilms. Upcoming films include “Blackfish” on May 6, “Hairspray” on July 1, “Skid Row” on Aug. 5, and “10 Questions for the Dali Lama” on Sept. 2. April and June films are to be announced.
Sunday, March 9, 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Free Event - Jazz Jam
The Third 2nd Sunday Jazz Jam sponsored by LWCH promoses to be just as enjoyable for musicians and audience as the first two. Tips will be distributed among the performers.
Players, bring instruments, voice, and Real Books (Hal Leonard 6th edition VOL I & II). Have somehting new? Bring it along with the sheet music and the lyrics. We have no equipment for musicians to use so please be as self contained as possible. We always need drummers willing to set up and share their drums for the occasions. If you are coming to sing please use the same books and be prepared to sing with music so everyone can play along. RSVP if possible at jazzjam2014@labyrinthwalkcoffeehouse.com but if you can't, come anyway.
If you just want to listen (maybe even dance a time or two), bring your beverage (nothing harder than beer or wine), food if you like, and family and friends. You can plan on having a great time and hearing some of the finest musicians in the Metroplex. http://www.labyrinthwalkcoffeehouse.com
Thursday, March 20, 6:3 - 9:30 pm - Spring Equiniox Celebration
Spring – the season of transformation from the cold and dark of winter to warmer temperatures and longer days -- a time for rebirth and growth – a time for the Spring Equinox Celebrationresented by the LWCH. Admission is $10 and attendees should bring their lawn chairs and coolers of food and drink (beer and wine allowed).
6:30 to 8:30: there will be a candle-lit Labyrinth Meditation Walk and Earth Loom Decorating.
6:30 to 8:30: the Psychic Fair offers attendees an opportunity to sign up for Tarot card readings; Phrenology readings; Dream interpretations; Tea, Touch or Rune readings. Cost of a 20 minute reading is $20.00.
7:15 to 8:45: Sound Oasis will perform their special ethereal brand of music outside in the gazebo.
9:00: The Spring Ritual at the Labyrinth will be performed by Rev. Karen Floyd and the GloriChanters.
For more information on the Spring Equinox Celebration and other Labyrinth Walk Coffee House events, please visit us at www.labyrinthwalkcoffeehouse.com
