Progressive Fest Illinois will be held at the Marvel Davis farm again this year, Sunday, October 14th from 09:00-18:00. (9:00am-6:00pm)
So far we have Merv Collins for music - and we'll try to get more smaller local bands in between, I think Merv is doing a larger lunch-time set.
Christine Cegelis will be out at PFI this year speaking on Progressive Politics in Illinois and the state thereof around 1pm. (Speaking of your GREAT local speakers...)
Also, we have Mark Burger - Sustainable Living - 2 p.m. (President of Illinois Solar Energy Association, www.illinoissolar.org. )
Additionally, my fellow PDI Co-Chair, Dr. Hal Snyder will speak on Healthcare For All of Us. Time TBD.
We also are looking to have a Progressive Poetry Open Mic somewhere in the line-up. Feel free to e-mail me at "aqmstaffo-at-mailbag.com" if you're a poet and interested in signing up! (We'll also want you to register as an attendee at the PDI website.
At this time, we are still issuing press releases and invitations as well, so be looking here for more news on the upcoming Fest, and expect it to keep getting better year-after-year, because we are sticking to our convictions on bringing this Fest to Illinois Progressives yearly from now on.
Also, please note, attendance is free, but we would really appreciate it if you would pre-register at www.illinoisprogressives.org . Registering helps us gage potential attendance, and therefore pull in better speakers.
Organizations looking to table at the event, we are requesting a flat $35.00 tabling fee to help fund the Fest.
PDI will also accept donations from attendees, however, as we are not yet incorporated, we cant offer you a tax deduction - just the knowledge that your donation will help us continue to grow this wonderful networking and spirit-lifting event.
All the best, and check back weekly for an updated list of speakers and events!!
Dan Stafford
Co-Chair,
PDI (http://www.illinoisprogressives.org)
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