Paul Wellstone Book Club
Hosted by Jazz Singer and Pianist Larry McDonough
In the first week of February
2004 more than 5,000 people
sat down with neighbors,
friends, colleagues and in
some cases, complete
strangers, to discuss their
hopes, dreams and frustrations
with the political life of our
nation. It was an extraordinary
beginning to the Wellstone Civic Dialogue Project, which will continue in the months to come!
When and where:
Thu. Feb. 5, 7 pm., Start of the Wellstone Civic Dialogue Project. Ginkgo Coffeehouse, 721 N. Snelling Avenue, St. Paul,(651) 645-2647, http://www.ginkgocoffee.com/, kathy@ginkgocoffee.com.
Tue. Mar. 16, 7 pm., “Universal Health Care,” Part II of the Wellstone Civic Dialogue Project, Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 W 7th, St. Paul (between the Brewery and Randolph). The discussion is based on Chapter 2 of Paul Wellstone’s book, “Conscience of a Liberal.” This is part of Mad Hatter’s ongoing Tuesday Salon Conversations. Seating limited to 30. $3-5 donation requested for tea, treats and discussion. 651-227-3228, pattypax@earthlink.net.
Tue. June 29, 6:30 pm.,“Mental Health Parity,” Part III of the Wellstone Civic Dialogue Project, Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 W 7th, St. Paul (between the Brewery and Randolph). A discussion on Chapter III in Paul Wellstone’s book, “Conscience of a Liberal,” on mental health parity, and then more music. This is part of Mad Hatter’s ongoing Tuesday Salon Conversations. Seating limited to 30. $3-5 donation requested for tea, treats and discussion. 651-227-3228, pattypax@earthlink.net
Register on line or just come!
What:
First music, followed by small group reading and discussion on Paul Wellstone’s book, “Conscience of a Liberal,” and then more music.
Wellstone Action has launched The Wellstone Civic Dialogue Project, a national reading of Paul Wellstone’s book, “Conscience of a Liberal.” On Thursday, February 5, 2004, thousands of people in communities across the United States gathered to begin a discussion Paul’s book and to share their own ideas about how to move our country in a more progressive and humane direction. On this night we will continue the discussion. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book, which serves as the starting point for the discussion.
Larry McDonough knew Paul for 20 years, playing at his events and working on progressive issues in his other job, a public interest lawyer. McDonough’s second CD of jazz piano and voice, "Tuscarora: Short Stories for Jazz Piano," is dedicated to the memory of Paul and Sheila, benefits Wellstone Action. Larry will perform before and after the book club, and organize guests into small groups to read and discuss the book and the issues before us. Come, read, think, discuss, and take action!
“Conscience of a Liberal” can be found in most major bookstores, many local independent bookstores and through online book sellers. Consider trying a local independent bookstores first to see if they have a copy of the book, or can order it for you. In addition, “Conscience of a Liberal” can be found at the following online outlets: www.amazon.com, www.powlls.com, and www.bn.com.
You can register in advance and get more information at http://www.wellstone.org.
