Staughton Lynd presents Lucasville, his book on the 1993 prisoner riots at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 19 at St. John's Unitarian Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton. Lynd, a movement historian, labor lawyer and longtime activist, has extensively documented miscarriages of justice in the trials of four men sentenced to die for the aggravated murder of Officer Robert Vallandingham during the uprising.

Dare to Open Wide

Eyes Wide Open, a multimedia journey through words, images and sounds of the Iraq War, comes to Xavier University Sept. 20-22. For more information or to volunteer, contact the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center at 513-579-8547. See also http://eyes.peacechicago.org.

Arts Community Backs Repeal

Members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra present "Serenade for Harmony and Inclusion" at 5 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Isaac M. Wise Temple, downtown. Victoria Morgan, artistic director of Cincinnati Ballet, and Nicholas Muni, artistic director of Cincinnati Opera, will speak about Article 12 of the city charter. A wine and cheese reception follows the concert. Proceeds from the event go to Citizens to Restore Fairness, the group working to repeal Article 12. Call 513-675-2143 for more information.

Hop Off Your Ass

The League of Pissed Off Voters hosts a Labor Day Weekend Hip Hop Summit. The workshop on electoral politics lasts all day Saturday. For details, write nati_voter@yahoo.com. Grassroots Leadership

The Grassroots Leadership Academy is accepting applications for enrollment into its leadership-training program. The program is designed to teach the tools and techniques to develop better communities. The curriculum includes grant writing, strategic planning, conflict resolution, economic development, building community-based organizations, media relations and understanding government. This eight-week training program, free to any Cincinnati resident, meets at 1634 Central Parkway at 6-9 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 21-Nov. 18. For additional information or to apply, contact Margie Wells-Davis at 513-872-0100.

Stay Up for the Fallen Towers

The third annual vigil for Sept. 11 starts at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Clifton Avenue Mosque and at 9:30 p.m moves to Clifton United Methodist Church. The vigil continues overnight, with prayers beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11. An Interfaith Peace Walk departs from the mosque at 10 a.m. and ends at the University of Cincinnati's Main Street. Contact sundersc@email.uc.edu for more information.

Media, Yourself and You

The 2004 Independent Media Expo and 9.11 Illustrated take place Sept. 11-12 at The Mockbee. The Expo brings public and mass media together to increase media literacy, encourage citizen participation in media and promote independent press. 9.11 Illustrated is an art, media and music event that will also screen more than a dozen 9/11-related films. Email 911@indynet.org or call Steve Novotni at 513-841-9729 for more information or to get involved. See also www.indynet.org.

Karma for the Vote

A vigil for the electoral transformation of the country takes place at Lone Star Pavilion in Clifton from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each of three Saturdays, Sept. 11, Oct. 2 and Oct. 23. The vigil starts with a potluck picnic at 5:30 p.m., followed by meditation and non-verbal prayer through music, dance and drama. From 8-8:30 p.m. participants will line Clifton Avenue with signs and banners as a public statement of their commitment to reversing America's course in the upcoming election. The New Jerusalem Community seeks co-sponsors for the event; contact Anne at 513-591-2942 or annbck@aol.com.

Party for Parity

Citizens to Restore Fairness host a "Repeal Article 12" party from 4-9 p.m. Sept. 12 at 2160 Elysian Place, Clifton Heights. Rotating bands include Wojo. A $25 minimum donation is suggested. Find directions at www.nvecreative.com/map.

Lobby Your Neighbors for Kerry

Cincinnati Labor Council AFL-CIO is gearing up for an election year battle to deliver Ohio to Sen. John Kerry. Volunteers are needed for the annual Get Out the Vote Ward Walk, a neighborhood canvassing operation in support of labor-endorsed candidates. The walk takes place October 29-31, the weekend before the election. Sign up by calling 513-421-1846.