FEB.8 on CATALYST: "Revolution 1963" play/ MAD DADS challenging violence

Hear from YOUTH PERFORMANCE COMPANY co-directors Jackie Knight & Jay Scoggin on current production REVOLUTION 1963, Runs thru FWWB.17 at Howard Conn Fine Arts, 1900 Nicolette (off East Franklin),south Minneapolis. www.youthperformanceco.com

REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE: a conversation with VJ Smith of MAD DADS (Men Against Destruction/Defending Against Drugs & SOcial Disorder)  , a national organization begun in Minneapolis: intervening in young men of color's lives to turn them from gangs and violence towards conributing to their communities.More info:(612)822-0802 www.minneapolismaddads.org

EVENT:  MON. FEB. 18, 3pm: RALLY TO REDUCE GN VIOLENCE

Mn State Capitol, St. paul (#16 bus)

New laws being state laws being presentedfor Minnesota, the community responds.

More info: www.protectmn.org