Drinking Liberally Springfield Chapter Blog

Just a reminder to come for some socializing and informal political discussion with fellow progressives anytime after 6:30 pm Thursday at the Brewhaus, 617 E Washington.

Drinking Coffee Liberally is held the 1st and 3rd Saturday at the Trout Lily Café (218 S Sixth Street) starting at 9am.
The next one is this Saturday March 20 – come in for some great coffee, breakfast items and conversation.

Just a reminder to come for some socializing and informal political discussion with fellow progressives anytime after 6:30 pm Thursday at the Brewhaus, 617 E Washington We had a great turn out last week!

The next free Liberty Brew & View screening will be “The People Speak” March 16th, February 16, 6:40pm at City Nights Theater in Capital City Bar & Grill.
The documentary features dramatic readings from American history found in Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove's Voices of a People's History of the United States. You'll see the extended version with portions that weren't included in the recent History Channel airing. For the first time, there will be a live performance with this month's Liberty Brew & View movie! Before and after the movie we're honoring Illinois' own history of dissent and activism. Some of Springfield's leading activists and actors will perform readings from people and events in state history, including Jane Addams, Chief Black Hawk, Mother Jones, Abraham Lincoln, Clarence Darrow and more. Illinois has a strong, often overlooked tradition of standing for peace, justice and equal rights that will be honored through these performances. The night will be starting a little early at 6:40 to make time for performances before AND after the movie.

Just a reminder to come for some socializing and informal political discussion with fellow progressives anytime after 6:30 pm Thursday at the Brewhaus, 617 E Washington.

Drinking Coffee Liberally is held the 1st and 3rd Saturday at the Trout Lily Café (218 S Sixth Street) starting at 9am. The next one is this Saturday Mar 6 – come in for some great coffee, breakfast items and conversation.

The next free Liberty Brew & View screening will be “The People Speak” March 16th, February 16, 7:00pm at City Nights Theater in Capital City Bar & Grill.
The documentary features dramatic readings from American history found in Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove's Voices of a People's History of the United States.

Just a reminder to come for some socializing and informal political discussion with fellow progressives anytime after 6:30 pm Thursday at the Brewhaus, 617 E Washington. Brewhaus has some good beers right now - come on down and give them a try!

The next free Liberty Brew & View screening is "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin" next week, February 16, 7:00pm at City Nights Theater in Capital City Bar & Grill.
It's a documentary about one of the most important and most overlooked figures in the civil rights movement. Read more about the movie here: http://rustin.org/

Thursday is our regular Drinking Liberally gathering at the Brewhaus however everyone is encouraged to go to this instead:
Jeff Biggers reads from his book: Recokoning at Eagle Creek The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland - hosted by Sierra Club Thursday at City Nights Theater at 7pm.

Drinking Coffee Liberally is held the 1st and 3rd Saturday at the Trout Lily Café (218 S Sixth Street) starting at 9am. The next one is this Saturday Feb 20 – come in for some great coffee, breakfast items and conversation.

Just a reminder to come for some socializing and informal political discussion with fellow progressives anytime after 6:30 pm Thursday at the Brewhaus, 617 E Washington.

The next free Liberty Brew & View screening is "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin" next week, February 16, 7:00pm at City Nights Theater in Capital City Bar & Grill.
It's a documentary about one of the most important and most overlooked figures in the civil rights movement. Read more about the movie here: http://rustin.org/

Just a reminder to come for some socializing and informal political discussion with fellow progressives anytime after 6:30 pm Thursday at the Brewhaus, 617 E Washington.

Drinking Coffee Liberally is held the 1st and 3rd Saturday at the Trout Lily Café (218 S Sixth Street) starting at 9am. The next one is this Saturday Feb 6 – come in for some great coffee, breakfast items and conversation.

Stop by Thursday and vent about the Supreme Court decision or discuss your thoughts about the State of the Union address. There's also lots to talk about with the primaries coming up February 2nd. Come to the Brewhaus starting around 6:30 for some socializing and informal political discussion with fellow progressives. The Brewhaus is downtown at 617 E Washington.

Come join us watch the State of the Union address Wednesday night upstairs at Floyds Thirst Parlor, 210 S 5th Street in downtown Springfield. We'll start gathering around 7pm for the speech that starts at 8pm. Hope to see you there!

Just a reminder to come for some socializing and informal political discussion with fellow progressives anytime after 6:30 pm Thursday at the Brewhaus, 617 E Washington.
There will probably be a lot of discussion about the future of the health insurance reform bill and the Illinois primaries.

Don't forget that early voting can be done in person at the Sangamon County building through the 28th. Bring two forms of ID. The office is open 8:30 to 5 weekdays and 8:30 to 3:30 on Saturday January 23rd and Sunday January 24th.

Also coming up:
On January 29th the film, Fresh, comes to Springfield. Slow Food Springfield and the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation (ALUUC) are co-sponsoring the event that will include a showing of the film, Baking Bread by Rose Spinelli, followed by Fresh and ending with a panel discussion, "Two Farmers and a Chef," featuring Marty and Kris Travis of Spence Farm in Fairbury and Chip Kennedy of 5 Flavors in Springfield. Refreshments and beverages available for purchase (provided by 5Flavors). Local popcorn and Fair Trade coffees and teas will also be available. The event will be held from 6:30-9:00 pm at the ALUUC located at 745 Woodside Road. Cost is $5.00 per person (students with ID, no charge).