West Memphis Three Worldwide Awareness Day

June 3, 2006 marks the 13th anniversary that the then 18 year old Damien Echols (born: 12-11-1974), 16 year old Jason Baldwin (born: 04-11-1977), and 17 year old Jessie Misskelley (born: 07-10-1975) were arrested for the murders of three 8 year old boys named Steve Branch, Christopher Byers and Michael Moore in West Memphis, Arkansas. Often referred to as the “Robin Hood Hills Child Murders”, this remains one of the most notorious murder investigations in all Arkansas history. This case continues to draw nationwide, as well as worldwide, attention. June 3, 2006 is also “West Memphis Three Worldwide Awareness Day”, the perfect opportunity for supporters to join together and let the world know the truth about their unjust convictions. All over the globe, people will stage concerts, screen Paradise Lost I & II and host benefits to raise money for the WM3’s defense funds. There are events scheduled in over 30 US cities, and over 100 events estimated worldwide. Check your local newspaper for events in your area. The following is a list of confirmed events as of this article date:

Arkansas
WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY – LITTLE ROCK
June 3, 2006
Vino’s
923 West 7th
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Venue phone: 501-375-8466
Brought to you by ARWAR.org and Vino’s
Write to Freedom Night
2:00pm – 8:00pm:
Screening of films Paradise Lost and PL2: Revelations, “Write to Freedom” letter writing drive, Devil’s Knot book signing and more.
Free admission until 8:00pm!
Starting at 8:00pm:
Q&A with special guest Mara Leveritt, author of Devil’s Knot
Screening of short documentary Jason Baldwin: I No Longer Face the Storm Alone, directed by Fay Lellios
Performances by:
Josh Black
Ashes of Augustine
April’s Love Affair
Plus a special dance performance by Udit Graham.

California
WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY 2006 – HOLLYWOOD
June 3, 2006
Avalon Hollywood
1735 Vine St.
Hollywood, California 90028
Doors open at 7:00pm.
All ages welcome.
Performances by:
Alkaline Trio
Lawrence Arms
Intro by the WM3 Support Fund. Paradise Lost i and 2 highlights between sets.

WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY 2006 – HOLLYWOOD #2
June 4, 2006
The Center for Inquiry – West
4773 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, California 90027
Feed Your Brain Lecture Series presents:
A Film Screening and Panel Discussion
11:00am: Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills
Followed by a Panel Discussion with the WM3 Support Fund, Lorri Davis, and special guests.
4:00pm: Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (this is tentatively scheduled and subject to change)

WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY 2006 – SAN FRANCISCO #1
June 3, 2006
Cafe Du Nord
2170 Market St.
San Francisco, California 94114
Doors open at 9:30pm.
Show starts at 10:00pm.
21 and over only, please.
MUSIC 4 LIFE and Vela Entertainment present:
Performances by:
Dave Dalton “The Pastor” of Cell Block 5 unplugged
Blag Dahlia from the Dwarves
The Girlfriend Experience
*CD Release party on Heyday Records for GFE
Mondo Generator
Raffle/auction items donated by: the Supersuckers, Henry Rollins, Counting Crows, Lou Reed, and more…

WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY 2006 – SAN FRANCISCO #2
June 3, 2006
Great American Music Hall
859 O’Farrell St.
San Francisco, California 94109
Doors open at 8:00pm.
Show starts at 9:00pm.
All ages welcome.
This acoustic show is produced and hosted by Chuck Prophet, Mark Kozelek and Vela Entertainment/Music 4 Life.
Performances by:
Tarnation
Chuck Prophet
Mark Kozelek
Jonathan Richman
Raffle/auction items donated by: the Supersuckers, Henry Rollins, Counting Crows, Lou Reed, and more…

Illinois
WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY 2006 – GALENA #1
June 2, 2006
The Grape Escape
233 S. Main St.
Galena, Illinois 61036
Venue phone: 815-776-9463
6:00pm-1:00am
Under 21 must attend with a parent and leave by 10:00pm.
From 6:00-10:00, screenings of Paradise Lost and PL2: Revelations.
Followed by The Gunshy.
Featuring guest speakers from the Tri State Area Support Group and local
professionals.

WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY 2006 – GALENA #2
June 3, 2006
Galena, Illinois
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
9:00am: Come to the field next to the bridge off Route 20 in Galena. We need lots of help to post signs for Awareness Day. All ages definitely welcome.

WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY 2006 – GALENA #3
June 3, 2006
Second Wind Bar and Grill
219 N. Main St.
Galena, Illinois 61036
Venue phone: 815-777-0243
9:00pm-1:00am
21 and over only, please.
Performances by:
The Safes (Chicago)
Johnny Rocker (Galena)
Guest speakers from the Tri State Area Support Group and local
professionals.

Iowa
WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY 2006 – DUBUQUE
June 4, 2006
The Busted Lift
180 Main St.
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Venue phone: 563-584-9712
5:00pm-9:00pm
All ages welcome.
Performances by:
Smothering Angels
Bull Dyke Rodeo
And more TBA
Guest speakers from the Tri State Area Support Group and local professionals.

Missouri
WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY – ST. LOUIS #1
June 3, 2006
Lemmons
5800 Gravios Rd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63116
Venue phone: 314-481-4812
Doors open at 7:00pm.
21 and over only, please.
Performances by:
Whiskey Daydream
Eclectic Fusion
Coma
and more TBA
Plus a raffle with great prizes!
Volunteers needed to help post flyers, please send me an email if you’re willing to pitch in!

WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY 2006 – ST. LOUIS #2
June 3, 2006
The Hi-Pointe
1001 McCausland Ave.
St. Louis, Missouri 63117
Venue phone: 314-781-4716
Doors open at 6:00pm.
Show starts at 7:00pm.
21 and over only, please.
Performances by:
Bitch Slap Barbie (St. Louis, MO)
The Twats (Washington, D.C.)
Boots and Bracelets (Champaign, IL)
The Red Handed Bandits (Alton, IL)
Hot Atomics (St. Louis, MO)

Oklahoma
WM3 WORLD AWARENESS DAY – OKLAHOMA CITY
June 3, 2006
The Conservatory
8911 N. Western
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73114
Venue phone: 405-879-9778
Show starts at 8:00pm.
All ages welcome!
Performances by:
Johnie3
The Apers
Bomb City Rebellion
Exetium
MWR

For More Listings:
Free The West Memphis Three
Almost Home – a MySpace site for Damien Echols