Chris Owens is one of the best candidates around. Not only a good progressive, but a great person as well.

If you believe as we do that Brooklyn’s neighborhoods should be preserved and not turned into playthings for greedy developers, then you need to support Chris Owens in his bid to become the next Congressman for Brooklyn’s 11th District.

Chris Owens is on our side, and he always has been. He has been an advocate for many progressive causes, and most recently has stood firmly and courageously, along with Norman Siegel, against Bruce Ratner’s ill-conceived Atlantic Yards development scheme. He is the ONLY candidate in this race who has stood by the community rather than the developer. (By the way, in case you don't recognize the guy standing between Chris and his dad, it's the legendary Pete Seeger.)

Chris is running for the seat now held by his father, Congressman Major Owens, who is retiring after 24 years of service. It is in our interest that this seat remains in the hands of a true progressive Democrat and that it not be taken by an overly ambitious politician who will compromise our future.

Chris is fighting to defend our neighborhoods and our homes, and now it's our chance to help him as he runs for Congress.

Please join us at the historic Freddy's Backroom (and yes, they have air conditioning), in the endangered heart of Central Brooklyn, for a Sunday afternoon of live music and fun. Music will be provided by Dave Benjoya & Friends, with a special guest performance by Chris himself. The suggested minimum donation is only $10.

The show begins at 3 pm and will run until 6:00.

Freddy’s Backroom is located at 485 Dean Street (near 6th Avenue). By train, take the 2 or 3 to Bergen Street, the 4, 5, D, or Q to Atlantic Avenue, the G to Fulton Street, the A or C to Clinton/Washington, or the B, M, N or R to Pacific Street.

Hope to see you there!

For more information, contact Paul Curtis at (347) 247-8783 or paul_h_curtis@yahoo.com.