Occupy Bronx invites you to XMAS Caroling, Music and Festivities for the 99%

To Interested Musicians and Artists:

Join Occupy the Bronx as we close out the year with a day of song and joy. Get into the holiday spirit, and come carol with us! We will be singing, making music, handing candy out to children, rocking our awesome costumes, and so much more! Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, or two, or five!

We are inviting musicans and artists to join us for Parrandas. We are looking for drummers, (especially non-stationary drums), singers and carolers. We need more maracas, bells, and panderos (tambourines), and guitars (cuatro), guiro (instrument gourd). They are really easy to follow along. I am sending some youtube clips so everyone can get the general idea.

When: XMAS EVE: SAT, DECEMBER 24th.

Where: Fordham Plaza (bronx, ny) Across from Metro North

Time: 11am-2pm

How to get there: Take D or # 4 Train Uptown to Fordham Road. Then either walk to Fordham plaza or take 12 bus there

Here’s an example of a Parranda:

If you would like to help us out or have any questions please contact Zhana: zh.kurti@gmail.com

REPRESSION & ...Broomsticks(?)

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to make the group aware that Lady Liberty made an appearance at a community event that Occupy: The Bronx held on Saturday to defend a community garden that the city had recently bulldozed.  5 people were arrested for peaceably standing on the sidewalk (they were NOT blocking traffic -which was non-existent).  We then marched to the 40th precinct, and had a GA while we waited for them to be released.  Then we marched BACK to the garden and shared
thoughts and the history of the garden & action, then left.

HOWEVER, on our way to the subway, the cops prevented us from leaving and demanded that we give them the rods that controlled the puppet's arms and head because they were potential weapons.  !!!

- Joe