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- Date: 11/20/10
- Time: 5:00pm
- Venue: Women and Fair Trade Festival
- City: Austin
- Address: The Old School – 1604 East 11th St
- Country: United States
- Admission: Free
- Age restrictions: All Ages
- Notes: In response to the continuing problem of sweat-shop labor in the global economy, Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera (Austin So Close to the Border) is presenting the 7th annual Women and Fair Trade Festival as part of E.A.S.T. (the East Austin Studio Tour). The event will be held both days, from 10:00am to 6:00pm at The Old School – 1604 East 11th St. Eight cooperatives, formed by women adversely affected by globalization, will come from all over the world to tell their stories and sell beautiful textiles, toys, pottery, jewelry, clothing, and other handmade crafts. Art lovers, activists, university students, avid shoppers, and the broader Austin community will learn about fair trade and shop at the same time. The market festival will also feature international music both days, a documentary film followed by a discussion on Saturday at 2pm, and a translingual poetry concert featuring award-winning poet, essayist, and translator Liliana Valenzuela on Sunday at 2pm.
