DemocracyFest update

[NoPasaran]

With a little over three months to go before DemocracyFest, our team is working at full speed to get speakers and entertainers lined up. Last week, we got the news that Jim Hightower will be joining our panel on "Veterans of Texas Political Wars" and will also be at the Saturday night event at Stubb's. And for those of you plugged into the blogsphere, we're excited to announce that Jerome Armstrong (www.MyDD.com) and Markos Zuniga (www.DailyKos.com) will be joining us to talk about alternative/progressive media. If you haven't looked at the program lately, check it out! www.democracyfortexas.org/Demfest/program.html

We also have information up now about housing. We strongly suggest you make a reservation now, particularly if you're interested in staying at the headquarters hotel or want to camp. www.democracyfortexas.org/Demfest/lodging.html. Information on staying with a local volunteer will be available next week.

Over 550 people have registered for DemFest. Remember—space is limited. A word to the wise: Merely registering does not assure you a place. You must pay for your registration in order to ensure a spot. If you haven't paid, please do it today! If you want to pay online, go back to the register page and complete the whole process. If you want to pay by check, send your check for $57.00, payable to "Democracy for Texas," to P.O. Box 300981, Austin, TX 78703.

Questions? Drop us a note at [e-mail]. See you in Austin!



Your DFT steering committee—

Marla Camp, Glen Maxey, Teri Sperry, and Fran Vincent

[madfloridian]

1. Will Howard Dean still be able to speak?

I know he had indicated he would months ago. Since it is not considered a fundraiser, he might be able to still do it. He can not fundraise with DFA.

[NoPasaran]

2. That's the plan

He is supposed to be speaking Saturday night.

[Capn Sunshine]

3. Which hotel is HQ?

I had a window open up and might come

[NoPasaran]

4. HQ hotel is the Doubletree

More housing info here: http://www.democracyfortexas.org/Demfest/lodging.html

[sonias]

5. Catch the Progressive Express Concert Saturday 6/18

Democracy Fest 2005 registration is now closed, but if you still feel like you want to come to Austin, we have a concert event that is open to all and all for a mere $20. Yes Howard will speak at that event too.

Saturday 18th Stubb's show with a lot of cool guests including Howard Dean, Molly Ivins, Jim Hightower and Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. And special musical guests of Joe Ely and the Joe Ely Band, Doyle Bramhall and Tish Hinojosa.

You know you want to be there. Tickets are only $20 and available to everyone from Front Gate Tickets. Click on the calendar for June 18th to get the listing for that week.
http://www.frontgatetickets.com /
Doors at 7:30 PM
All Ages
Stubb's BBQ
Austin, TX

Sonia