August 18, 2008

7 p.m., Founders Hall, Metropolitan State University / Dayton’s Bluff Library

Covering the 2008 Election: Perspective from the Frontlines

Mark Halperin, editor-at-large and senior political analyst for TIME, covers politics, elections and debates for the magazine and TIME.com and is the creator and author of TIME.com’s The Page, a definitive source for the latest news on politics.

On Halperin’s authored website, The Page, visitors will find a one-stop destination that provides the latest political stories, campaign ads, TV clips, videos and campaign reactions from every news source, along with his own analysis.

Prior to joining TIME in April 2007, Halperin worked at ABC News for nearly 20 years, where he covered five presidential elections and served as political director from November 1997 to April 2007. He remains a political analyst for ABC News, and is the author of The Undecided Voter’s Guide to the Next President, and the co-author of The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008.

Book signing to follow.

Free tickets available online.

August 5, 2008

3 - 4 p.m., Hayden Heights Library

Moving Lives Artist: Lucy Smith

Moving Lives Artist and Holocaust survivor Lucy Smith will share her stories and experiences about Art for Social Change.

August 4, 2008

2 - 3 p.m., Rondo Community Outreach Library

Intermedia Arts’ Moving Lives

Artists from Intermedia Arts in partnership with Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights share their stories and experiences about Art for Social Change. Moving Lives presentations build intercultural connectedness and encourage civic engagement around issues that impact our diverse communities.

August 5, 2008

7 - 8 p.m., Hayden Heights Library

Intermedia Arts’ Moving Lives

Artists from Intermedia Arts in partnership with Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights share their stories and experiences about Art for Social Change. Moving Lives presentations build intercultural connectedness and encourage civic engagement around issues that impact our diverse communities.

August 11, 2008

7 - 8 p.m., Arlington Hills Library

Intermedia Arts’ Moving Lives

Artists from Intermedia Arts in partnership with Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights share their stories and experiences about Art for Social Change. Moving Lives presentations build intercultural connectedness and encourage civic engagement around issues that impact our diverse communities.

Tou Saiko Lee will share his stories and experiences about Art for Social Change.

May 15, 2008

6:30 p.m., St. Anthony Park Library

Uncounted: The New Math of American Elections

The St. Anthony Park Library and St. Anthony Park Neighbors for Peace co-sponsor a free screening of Emmy-award-winning director David Earnhardt’s film Uncounted, which documents challenges to the integrity of U.S. elections.

Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the film at 7 p.m., followed by discussion.

May 8, 2008

7:00 p.m., Merriam Park Library

Madame President? Hillary Clinton, Gender and the Pursuit of the U.S. Presidency

Description: Julie Dolan, Associate Professor of Political Science at Macalester College and author of “Women and Politics: Paths to Power and Political Influence”, will talk about some of the challenges and constraints facing political women in the United States, focusing specifically on Hillary Clinton’s historic run for the presidency. She will also highlight some of political women’s unique contributions to public life and their successes in office.

August 26, 2008

7:00 p.m., Hillcrest Auditorium - Highland Park Library/ Hillcrest Recreation Center auditorium

A Political Conversation for Everyone

Bill Arnold, Triple Espresso playwright and performer, will chat about the lighter side of politics and inspire individuals and groups to be more civically involved in unique and fun ways.

Free tickets available online.

August 25, 2008

6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sun Ray Library

Becoming a U.S. Citizen (presented in Somali)

Become aware of the legal and educational requirements, hear about the common problems and get help finding legal resources.

August 22, 2008

Starts at dusk, Central Library Courtyard

Political Scenes: The War Room

Flash back to 1992 for this Oscar-nominated documentary about Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign and the organization that runs it.