so where do the hippies hang ...

[Philip T]

Originally Posted by DallasDreamer

There are different subsets of hippies, I think.

Dallas does have the Dallas Peace Center ( Dallas Peace Center | the oldest and largest peace and justice organization in North Texas ), which could be one place to start looking, depending on the kind of hippies you're looking for.

(Disclaimer: I don't live in Dallas but am moving there next month.)

Yeah, thought about them later, too.

Here is a sort of Hippy thing I got in email this morning -- we will probably do some of this:

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Fellow Texans,

I hope you can find your way to Fort Worth over the Labor Day weekend for this important event. However, if you will be attending the RNC Straw Poll at the convention center, we'll see you for sure.

xxxxxx

American People’s Poll on Iraq Peace Rally, Sat., Sept. 1st, 900 Main St., downtown Fort Worth TX 76102

MESSAGE: End the occupation of Iraq . Bring the troops home & take care of them.

WEBSITE: Please visit American People's Poll on Iraq - Fort Worth - September 1, 2007 for FREE ticket to Rally; to sign-up to volunteer at the event; to download posters, flyers, etc. Free T-shirts to 1st 100 volunteers who sign-up online.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (subject to change):

FRIDAY, August 31st

3:00 Registration Check-In for DPC Direct Action Retreat at Catholic Renewal Center, 4503 Bridge St, F.W. 76103 See attachment.

3:00 Texans for Peace rally office opens in Fort Worth .

4:00 - 5:00 Media Workshop & Sign Making Party for Sept. 1st American People’s Poll on Iraq Rally, 4503 Bridge St .

5:00 - 6:00 Peacekeeper Training, 4503 Bridge St . (we need 20-25 trained Peacekeepers for Rally)

6:30 - 7:30 Dinner, 4503 Bridge St .

8:00 - 9:00 National Speakers (Constitutional Crisis Forum), 4503 Bridge St.

3:00 – 8:00 Volunteers on the list to receive Rally T-shirts may pick up their shirts at 4503 Bridge St .

SATURDAY September 1st

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast, 4503 Bridge St .

9:00 -12:00 Volunteers set-up for Rally in General Worth Square , 900 Main St. 76102 (men, trucks, hand-trucks needed)

9:00 - 5:00 Straw Poll canvassing outside FW Convention Center, 1201 Houston St. 76102

9:30 -11:30 Direct Action Forum, 4503 Bridge St .

10:00 -12:00 Peace Action Texas Annual Meeting, 4503 Bridge St .

12:00 - 1:15 Peace Action Texas Lunch at The Pour House (Dutch treat), 209 W. 5th St .

12:00 Volunteers working the Rally arrive & sign-in. Distribution of vol. T-shirts to people who did not get theirs Fri.

12:00 – 5:00 No More Wars for Oil ---Display of ways Americans can help U.S. become energy independent (hybrid vehicles, wind & solar energy resources & biofuel providers

12:30 Peace Train arrives at Intermodal Transportation Center , 1001 Jones St. 76102

1:00 - 1:30 Pre-rally entertainment, General Worth Square , 900 Main St. 76102

1:30 - 3:30 Main Event/Rally, General Worth Square

3:30 - ? Post-rally entertainment

5:00 Tally of American People's Poll on Iraq & announcements

5:30 Close of official event.

5:30 – Post event Gathering & Dinner at The Pour House (private room), 2nd floor restaurant & bar (elevator accessible, full menu available, Dutch treat), 209 W. 5th St .

TRANSPORTATION: The PEACE TRAIN from Dallas to Fort Worth arrives at the Intermodal Transportation Center two blocks from the Rally site at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will walk folks to the Rally. A van will shuttle those who need to ride.

TRAININGS & LOW-COST HOUSING/MEALS OFFERED Fri., Aug. 31st: Dallas Peace Center has rented the Catholic Renewal Center in Fort Worth & will offer housing, meals & trainings for a total of $25. See attachment.

DONATIONS NEEDED: While many items needed for the Rally are being provided free or on loan, there is a need for donations of cash to make this event possible. Donations to Texans for Peace, a 501c3 non-profit, are tax exempt. Donations of airline miles are needed to help guest speakers.

MEDIA/PRESS: To help this Rally send one, clear, concise, unified message, please refer all reporters to Texans for Peace media consultant Alyssa Burgin, aburgin@texansforpeace.org.

ENDORSEMENTS: As of Aug. 4th the following organizations had signed on as endorsers. More national, state & DFW Metroplex endorsements are on the way. No political parties may endorse. This is a non-partisan event.

National
Gold Star Families for Peace
Vietnam Veterans Against War
Grassroots America
Code Pink

State
Texans for Peace
Peace Action Texas

Regional/local, outside of DFW Metroplex
Military Families Speak Out Houston
Veterans For Peace Crawford
Iraq Veterans Against War Austin
Crawford Peace House
Veterans For Peace Austin

Local
Dallas Peace Center
North Texas Veterans for Peace
Peace Action Denton
Dallas Air America Group
North Texas for Justice and Peace
Peace and Justice Center – Arlington
Camp Casey Dallas
Code Pink Arlington/Fort Worth
Code Pink Greater Dallas

[Lakewooder]

I don't think Deep Ellum is 'gone' - it's going through a transition and a lot people are worried developers are going to tear down the old buildings.

I had lunch today at the AllGood Cafe - it was full and I saw several people I know (mostly from Lakewood) - a classmate of mine since kindergarten owns Century Modern Furniture a couple of doors down. His store is doing very well.

Also, at Monica's on the other end of the block, a whole tour bus was unloading people for lunch. We had a bit of trouble finding a close parking space.

[dto420]

What about the weekly pychadelic drum jam on Wednesday nights at The across the street bar. Hippies drum in circle with girls and guys spinnin fire and dancin around.

[yobananaboy]

Lakewood Bar and Grill has a few good shows that roll through there every once in a while.

[Cupcake77]

Originally Posted by dgz

I don't know if there are any real hippies there... but Cosmic Cafe seems to have the potential to be somewhat hippie-like. I really like that place. I'd be curious too in hearing of additional recommendations.

I hang out at the cosmic cafe.. I don't consider myself a hippie.