Every Friday, bring your song, poem, skit, stand-up routine, strange-but-beguiling act, instrument, dance, juggling, etc., to entertain and amuse. All ages, all acts… all love it every Friday!

Judy Gorman is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Our society pushes passive commercial consumption of culture rather than creating and sharing it, which isolates and disempowers us. Most people insist they can not sing and can learn this is not true. This workshop will share decades of research on our musical heritage and will support workshop attendees in exploring how to find their own voice …and use that voice. Songs will be performed and shared. Another world is indeed possible.

Bringing a unique blend of repertoire and instrumentation, Tomas Rodriguez (guitar) with Julian Gerstin (percussion) and Barry Kornhauser (cello) present an engaging mix of music ranging from the tunes of Venezuelan harp masters to unique arrangements of the compositions of the Malian kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté. Their own compositions, emerging from their diverse musical inspirations, include Argentinian milongas, Brazilian choros, and contemporary flamenco.

Chris Owens is the former Campaign Manager for his father, the late Congressman Major R. Owens (D-NY), a former elected Democratic "District Leader," and campaign consultant. Part 1 of Chris' two part workshop: The 2024 Presidential election cycle has started. We will explore the dimensions of this question: Do I have faith in the American "democratic" experiment? Why do I consider myself "motivated" to believe, to vote and/or to volunteer in a political context? Am I motivated enough to persevere…

Cooperative work in teams; competition between teams. Use what you know; learn what you don’t. Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy!; will they make the difference? Categories about things you care about; snack bar prizes for winning teams. Participants from teens to seniors; will there be generational advantages and disadvantages?  Where else would you get Jeopardy! with a peace and justice twist?

In Part 2 of Chris Owens' workshop, we will explore the methods we each use to sustain our beliefs and to advocate for them. Some of us are talkers, some are walkers, some are writers, some are riders, some are strategists, some are activists. What works for me? What do I like to do? Can I sustain my choices over a long period of time?

Marc Mauer is the Senior Advisor to the Sentencing Project. This year marks a half century since the inception of mass incarceration. Policy reforms adopted in the past decade have made inroads into reducing prison populations, but a sustained challenge to the system will require a wholesale rethinking of the American commitment to punishment.

Stu Ball continues his legendary all age, all skills, all everything soccer games. Important note: the listed DAY is only an approximate placeholder; there will be two days scheduled this week, but the actual weekday (M-F) they occur on may vary due to weather, and player availability.