Death Penalty Focus Upcoming Events

Death Penalty Focus
870 Market St. Ste. 859 San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel. 415-243-0143 - Fax 415-243-0994 - http://www.deathpenalty.org


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Upcoming Events

For a current list of events, please visit: http://www.deathpenalty.org/index.php?pid=events&menu=1"



February 15, 2007 - San Francisco, CA
San Francisco DPF Chapter Meeting
You are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the San Francisco Chapter of DPF.
6:00pm - 7:00pm
870 Market St. Room 838 San Francisco, CA 94102

Food and refreshments provided.

For more info, please contact Nancy at 415-346-7695.

The closest BART station is Powell. Parking information is available at: http://www.eofgarage.com/


February 17, 2007 - Monterey, CA
Death Penalty Focus Benefit Bash at the CACJ/CPDA Conference
7:30 – 10pm
Gilbert’s Restaurant
30 Fisherman’s Wharf
Monterey, CA

FABULOUS BUFFET
DRINKS
LIVE MUSIC FROM THE AMAZING SALSA/ROCK/REGGAE BAND FIRME
DANCING
CELEBRITY ITEM RAFFLE

Tickets: $45.00* (Includes 1 year DPF membership!) Get Tickets: http://www.deathpenalty.org/index.php?pid=CACJ&menu=1"

*First 100 online registrants will receive a free copy of In Spite of Innocence: Erroneous Convictions in Capital Cases, by Michael L. Radelet, Hugo Adam Bedau and Constance E. Putnam.




February 18, 2007 - San Francisco, CA
A Lecture/Discussion with Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ,
author of Dead Man Walking and founder of the Moratorium Campaign to seek a halt to the death penalty.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2007
1:30 pm
PRESENTATION THEATER
2350 TURK BOULEVARD
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118

Tickets: $25
Students: $15
Lecture and reception: $75

The reception, limited to 100 guests, will be from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm.

Dead Man Walking and Death of Innocents, Sister Helen’s books, will be available for purchase and autographing.

Pre-registration is recommended as only a limited number of seats will be available for purchase at the door on the day of the event.

More info: Aileenfem [at] aol.com


February 22, 2007 - San Francisco, CA
Free Screening of "Race to Execution"
San Francisco Library
100 Larkin Street (at Grove)
San Francisco, CA 94102-4733

6-8pm Screening and Discussion
FREE ADMISSION

About the film:
Race to Execution offers a compelling and original investigation of America's death penalty by probing how race discrimination infects our capital punishment system. This film neither advocates nor repudiates the death penalty; instead, the documentary reveals the inaccuracies inherent of the racialized portrayal of victims and perpetrators in the media, where potential jurors internalize these biases and bring them into the courtroom.

Race to Execution enlarges the conversation of capital punishment, focusing attention on race of jury as well as race of victim. With key 2005 Supreme Court decisions overturning death sentences in Texas and California due to racial discrimination in jury selection, the Project provides a timely analysis of the subtle, yet persistent ways our culture casually overlooks matters of race in criminal justice.

The documentary traces the fates of two Death Row inmates - Robert Tarver in Russell County, Alabama and Madison Hobley in Chicago, Illinois. Their compelling personal stories are enlarged and enriched by attorneys who fought for these men's lives, and by prosecutors, criminal justice scholars, and experts in the fields of law and the media. The film includes major segments on the impact of media, along with how race bias in jury selection influences who lives and who dies at the hands of the state.

This event is co-sponsored by Death Penalty Focus.


February 22, 2007 - San Diego, CA
An Eye for an Eye? The San Diego Faith Community Confronts the Death Penalty
We invite you to gather with people of many faith traditions for an evening of discussion on the death penalty.

Thursday, February 22, 2007
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Islamic Center of San Diego
7050 Eckstrom Ave. (Just West of I- 805 on Balboa Ave.)
San Diego, CA 92111

The event will feature:

-> Azim Khamisa, whose son was murdered and is the author of “Forgiving the Unforgivable – a Journey of Hope"
-> Rev. Billy Neal Moore, former death row inmate and author of "I Shall Not Die: Seventy-Two Hours on Death Watch"

These personal stories encompass the themes of violence, justice, redemption, and forgiveness. The presentations will be followed by questions and discussion.

The event which is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the San Diego Chapter of California People of Faith Working Against the Death Penalty (CPF).

For additional information on the speakers or questions contact: Kent Peters 858-490-8323 or Michael Peddecord at cpfsd [at] cox.net


February 23-25, 2007 - Pasadena, CA
Sister Helen Prejean will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2007 Festival of Life
Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking, will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2007 Festival of Life, All Saints’ Lenten educational experience. The subject for the Festival of Life this year is “Humanity Imprisoned, Humanity Transformed.” Join us as we explore themes of reconciliation, justice, dignity and redemption. Sister Helen will speak of her personal experiences in prison ministry and many years of reflection on justice in America. An impressive offering of workshops will be offered on Saturday.

Save the dates February 23 - 25, to attend the Festival of Life. For more information contact Lori Kizzia at lkizzia [at] allsaints-pas.org or 626.583.2766.

All Saints Church is located at 132 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA. 91101. Our phone number is 626.796.1172. The church is just across the street from Pasadena City Hall, and is convenient from the 110, 710, 134, and 210 freeways.


March 2, 2007 - Sacramento, CA
The Sacramento Chapter of Death Penalty Focus
Hosts the 2nd Annual Capitol Awards Banquet

Featuring

Sister Helen Prejean
Author of Dead Man Walking and The Death of Innocents

and

Mike Farrell
President, Death Penalty Focus

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March 2, 2007
Radisson Hotel
500 Leisure Lane - Sacramento, CA 95815

VIP Reception - 5:30pm
Dinner - 7pm
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Presented by:
The Sacramento Chapter of Death Penalty Focus
The Friends Committee on Legislation of California
In loving memory of Tommy Clinkenbeard.

Tickets: http://www.deathpenalty.org/index.php?pid=SactoDinner&menu=1 "



March 3, 2007 - Anaheim, CA
Public Witness Against the Death Penalty
What: During the Religious Education Congress at the Anaheim Convention Center there will be a public witness to end the death penalty.
When: Noon - Sat. March 3rd
Where: Meet on the grass at the main entrance (on Katella) to the Convention Center.
800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802
Who: Catholic bishops, Sister Helen Prejean, exoneree Juan Melendez, and many others will be there and will march with banners along Convention Way.
More info: proudpoppa [at] aol.com


March 9, 2007 – Los Angeles, CA
Free Screening of "Race to Execution"
Fine Arts Theater
8556 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA

7:30pm – 8:30pm Screening
8:30pm - Panel Discussion & Questions
FREE ADMISSION

About the film:
Race to Execution offers a compelling and original investigation of America's death penalty by probing how race discrimination infects our capital punishment system. This film neither advocates nor repudiates the death penalty; instead, the documentary reveals the inaccuracies inherent of the racialized portrayal of victims and perpetrators in the media, where potential jurors internalize these biases and bring them into the courtroom.

Race to Execution enlarges the conversation of capital punishment, focusing attention on race of jury as well as race of victim. With key 2005 Supreme Court decisions overturning death sentences in Texas and California due to racial discrimination in jury selection, the Project provides a timely analysis of the subtle, yet persistent ways our culture casually overlooks matters of race in criminal justice.

The documentary traces the fates of two Death Row inmates - Robert Tarver in Russell County, Alabama and Madison Hobley in Chicago, Illinois. Their compelling personal stories are enlarged and enriched by attorneys who fought for these men's lives, and by prosecutors, criminal justice scholars, and experts in the fields of law and the media. The film includes major segments on the impact of media, along with how race bias in jury selection influences who lives and who dies at the hands of the state.

Parking:
The Fine Arts Theater is located on Wilshere Blvd, one block west of La Cienega. Parking is available in the Flynt building garage one block to the east of the theater. The Flynt building is on the southeast corner of LaCienega and Wilshere.

This event is co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (LACADP) which includes: the ACLU of So. Cal., Action Committee For Women in Prison, Amnesty International USA, CA People of Faith Working Against the Death Penalty, Campaign to End the Death Penalty, Death Penalty Focus, and Progressive Jewish Alliance.


March 6 - April 15, 2007 - Various Cities
Mike Farrell, President of Death Penalty Focus
"Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist" Book Signings


Tues., March 6, 7pm
Dutton's Brentwood
11975 San Vincente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA

Wed., March 7, 7pm
Chaucer & Co. Bookstore
3321 State St., Loreta Plaza
Santa Barbara, CA

Thurs., March 8, 7pm
Barnes & Noble
4001 California Ave.
Bakersfield, CA

Fri., March 9, 7pm
Barnes & Noble
7849 N. Blackstone Ave.
Fresno, CA

Sat., March 10, 7:30pm
Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA

Mon., March 12, 7pm
Barnes & Noble
5353 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA

Tues., March 13, 7pm
Cody's
1730 4th St.
Berkeley, CA

Thurs., March 15, 7pm
City Lights Bookstore
261 Columbus Ave.
San Francisco, CA


Fri., March 16, 7pm
Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera, CA

Sat., March 17, 12pm
Barnes & Noble
1725 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA

Sun., March 18, 7:30pm
Unitarian Church
87 4th St.
Ashland, OR

*Presented by ACLU Founation of Oregon and the Southern Oregon Chapter of ACLU
Mon., March 19, 7:30pm
Powells Books
1005 W. Burnside
Portland, OR

Tues., March 20, 7:30pm
Town Hall ($5.00 Admission)
1119 8th Ave.
Seattle, WA
*Presented by The Elliott Bay Book Company

Fri., March 23, 7:30pm
Barnes & Noble
1201 Third St. Promenade
Santa Monica, CA

Sun., March 25, 3pm
Village Books
1049 Swarthmore Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA

Tues., March 27, 7pm
Politics & Prose
5215 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC

Wed., March 28, 7pm
Barnes & Noble
Union Square
New York, NY

Tues., March 29, 7pm
Brookline Booksmith
279 Harvard St.
Brookline, MA

Mon., April 2, 7pm
Shaman Drum Bookstore
311-315 South State St.
Ann Arbor, MI

Tues., April 3, 7pm
The Book Cellar
4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL

Wed., April 4, 7:30pm
Barbara's Bookstore
1100 Lake St.
Oak Park, IL

Thurs., April 5, Time TBA
Venue TBA
Hosted by Common Good Books
St. Paul, MN

Fri., April 6, 7:30pm
Magers and Quinn Booksellers
3038 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN

Sun., April 15, Time TBA
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA
More info: http://www.akashicbooks.com/justcallmemikeevents.htm



March 17, 2007 - Los Angeles, CA
The Civil Rights Concert Series and Courage Awards National Tour
Gospel concert series to raise awareness within the African American community on the issue of Wrongful Convictions and to honor those that have helped to free innocent men and women from prison.

March 17, 2007
West Angeles Theater
Los Angeles, CA

For more information or to get tickets: http://www.largervisioninc.com/


April 19, 2007 - Beverly Hills, CA
16th Annual Death Penalty Focus Awards Dinner
SAVE-THE-DATE!

In Memory of Tommy Clinkenbeard

honoring

Max Palevsky and Jodie Evans
The Rose Elizabeth Bird Commitment to Justice Award

David E. Kelley
Justice in the Arts Award

Senator George McGovern
The Norman Felton and Denise Aubuchon Humanitarian Award

Kamala D. Harris, San Francisco District Attorney
The Mario Cuomo Acts of Courage Award

Additional Honorees to be announced.

Dinner Co-Chairs
Mike Farrell
Shelley Fabares
Danny Glover
Ed Asner
James Cromwell
Jane Kaczmarek
Bradley Whitford

The Beverly Hilton Hotel
Beverly Hills Ballroom
9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, California 90210

6:30 p.m. VIP & General Receptions
7:30 p.m. Dinner & Program

Sponsorship and Tribute Journal advertisement opportunities now available.
Please call Michael Teta Associates at 818-906-0240 for additional information.

For more information please visit: http://www.deathpenalty.org/index.php?pid=dinner&menu=1"


April 27, 2007 - Ventura, CA
DEAD WRONG: the case against the DEATH PENALTY
Event: DEAD WRONG: the case against the DEATH PENALTY
Date: Friday, April 27
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura
5654 Ralston St. Ventura, CA 93003
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.

Speakers:
Gloria Killian, wrongfully convicted in California
Greg Wilhoit, wrongfully convicted and sent to death row in Oklahoma
Stephen Rohde, Attorney, Author and Activist. Vice President of Death Penalty Focus.
Erin Callahan, Amnesty International West Coast Regional Director, will be the moderator.




Stefanie L. Faucher
Program Director

Death Penalty Focus
870 Market St. Ste. 859
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel. 415-243-0143
Fax 415-243-0994
mailto:stefanie [at] deathpenalty.org
http://www.deathpenalty.org
http://www.californiamoratorium.org