Dakotas regain sacred space; Police at Ripple Effect, Mears Pk, Ramsey jail vigil; Tin Can Comms Returns; The Man's RNC events

Overall today has mostly been quiet, though the Dakota have reclaimed their sacred space at Coldwater (54th Street & Hiawatha Ave/HWY 55) in S. Mpls. Coldsnap reports they have successfully gotten permission to have a ceremony for four days. Congratulations -- but they deserve permanent rights to that space!

The other major events unfolding now:
* The under-pressure jail vigil supported by Coldsnap at the Ramsey County Jail (Grove & Lafayette)
* The heavy riot police (bearing the misnamed 'non lethal' array of weapons including rubber bullets, gas canisters and concussion grenades) are guarding the Ripple Effect concert, Coldsnap estimates 120 riot police. There appear to be snipers on the MnDOT building - which is still less hazardous than trusting Carol Molnau to keep our bridges up. [the government's sniper body count is much lower than the MnDOT body count these days.]
* Something is going on around Mears Park, Coldsnap reported @ 3:55 that 60-80 riot police at 8th & Wacouta Commons. Breaking @ 5 PM from one source: "a March for People's Lives is going to take place tonight from Mears Park to the Xcel. Already at least 500 protesters and just as many police. Riot, swat and bicycle."
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Due to the extreme coolness of our readers, our callout for an index of establishment activities for the remaining 2.5 days of the RNC has been answered quite rapidly. Anonymous writes:

I'm working on collecting all of these calendars into one place (and will post again when I've got it done, hopefully soon!), but if people need them right now here are the best ones:
parties: http://www.politicalpartytime.org/upcoming/,
private parties: http://vita.mn/find_event.php?open_tab=all&date=F&event_cat_id[]=325,
public events: http://vita.mn/find_event.php?open_tab=all&date=F&event_cat_id[]=328,
and a map of all: http://www.startribune.com/infocenter/26881849.html,
and official convention events: http://portal.gopconvention2008.com/

And another writes:
I have begun creating a centralized calendar of official/establishment events associated with/related to the RNC. It's available by going to this google calendar. I'm almost done with today's events and should have everything in by this evening. Enjoy crashing and covering the party! --From your friendly activist neighborhood librarian :) [TCIMC Dispatch: thanks!! Google tracks yr data, tho, etc.]

More events for today:
http://twincities.indymedia.org/2008/sep/rnc-events-scheduled-rest-today
4:00 Prayer Service hosted by Governor Rick Perry and the Texas delegation
When Tue, Sep 2, 4pm – 5pm
Where Central Presbyterian Church, Saint Paul (map)
Description A prayer service, hosted by Texas Governor Rick Perry and the Texas delegation, will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Central Presbyterian Church in Saint Paul. The service will be led by Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. The Texas delegation has invited all other Gulf State delegations to participate.

6:00pm
Official Evening Program - Service
When Tue, Sep 2, 6pm – 7pm
Where Xcel Energy Center (map)
DescriptionJohn McCain’s commitment to his fellow Americans, a commitment forged in service to his country, is one of the defining hallmarks of his life. Tuesday’s events will highlight John McCain’s record of service and sacrifice and reflect his commitment to serving a cause greater than one’s own self-interest.

7:00pm
African American Voter Reception
When Tue, Sep 2, 7pm – 8pm
Where Karma: 315 1st Ave, N. Minneapolis (map)

9:00pm
Arab American Cultural Celebration
When Tue, Sep 2, 9pm – 10pm
Where Minneapolis Convention Center: 1301 2nd Ave, S. Minneapolis (map)

Please join Phyllis Schlafly and the Republican Coalition for Life for a Life of the Party party.
A cocktail buffet reception Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota
Honoring The Honorable Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska

SOME WEDNESDAY EVENTS
8:00am
Ohio Delegate Breakfast
WhenWed, Sep 3, 8am – 9am
WhereRadisson Plaza in Minneapolis (map)

9:00am
Massachusetts Delegate Breakfast
WhenWed, Sep 3, 9am – 10am
WhereCrowne Plaza Bloomington (map)

12:00pm
IAVA (Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America) Event
WhenWed, Sep 3, 12pm – 1pm
WhereMore details to come (map)
DescriptionIAVA will be organizing a care package assembly event on Wednesday afternoon and delegates will be participating. *NOTE: The event time is still TBD, but is tentatively scheduled for 12 pm – 3 pm on Wednesday Afternoon.

2:00pm
New York Delegate Lunch
WhenWed, Sep 3, 2pm – 3pm
WhereMarriott City Center (map)

Comms returns to full power as reported by Anonymous. Way to go! w0w all around.
TIN CAN COMMS COLLECTIVE IS BACK UP!
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 15:40.
THEY CAN'T STOP THE FREQUENCY!
Tin Can is back up and running!
The number is the same 1-651-314-7836. Now the only functioning info group is RNC08 if you want that text Follow RNC08 and send it to 40404

Two more days to go - TC-IMC