PARKING: There will be very limited Harriet Island parking available to the Peace Island Picnic, and much of that is already assigned to a group of art cars, the Bush Legacy Bus and others. We recommend street parking. There should be a lot available.
DIRECTIONS: Because so much of downtown Saint Paul will have no traffic at all during the Republican Convention, we recommend entering Harriet Island by Plato Blvd via Hwy 52.
- From Minneapolis take I-94 east to the Hwy 52 exit, then the Plato Blvd. exit off 52, then follow signs to Harriet Island.
- From the north, take I-35E, Keep LEFT to take I-35E S via EXIT 46 toward ST PAUL. Merge onto US-52 S via EXIT 107A on the LEFT. Then take the Plato Blvd exit.
- From the east, take I-94 and exit south onto Hwy 52, then take the Plato Blvd exit. From the East, take I-94 west. Take the 6TH ST exit, EXIT 242D, on the LEFT toward US-52 S. Take the Plato Blvd exit.
- From the south, take Hwy 52 and exit at Plato Blvd.
WHAT TO BRING:
- blankets, sunscreen, frisbee, the usual
- the Picnic food will be simple and will last as long as it lasts. You can bring your own additions to it–drinks, chips, etc.
- High spirits, good intentions, your own peace to share.
QUESTIONS?
“More a state of mind than a place or plan, this collective effort by Twin Cities artists and organizations promises block parties, neighborhood frolics and activities galore by a motley crew of artist/activists, including a “Liberty Parade” Aug. 31 down Nicollet Mall to Loring Park.”
“Galleries and museums feature politically-themed shows during the RNC”
via StarTribune.com
Special 2-for-1 ticket offer to the film Secrecy at the Walker, when you mention the code word “unconvention” (two tickets for $8).
Visit the Walker box office or call 612.375.7600 to redeem this offer.
Secrecy
Friday, August 15, 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 16, 2 & 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 17, 2 pm
Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
Directed by Peter Galison and Robb Moss
A compelling documentary peering into the invisible world of government secrecy and its tug-of-war with civil liberties, Secrecy delves into the 1940s origins of the national security policy and its unexpected consequences for contemporary democracy. Filmmakers Peter Galison and Robb Moss (The Same River Twice) utilize animation, installations, a mesmerizing score, and riveting interviews. 2008, video, 85 minutes. A Q&A with a director follows.
Related Links
Secrecy: ShhhDon’t Spoil the Movie!
http://blogs.walkerart.org/filmvideo/2008/08/08/secrecy-shhhdont-spoil-movie/
Clips and Trailers for the Cinema of Urgency program
http://blogs.walkerart.org/filmvideo/2008/07/02/clips-trailers-cinema-urgency/
Secrecy: Official Website
http://www.secrecyfilm.com/
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