Contact:
David Weisman, Outreach Coordinator, Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility(805) 704-1810 davidweisman@charter.net
Dian Sousa, Code Pink San Luis Obispo (805) 528-8533 dian@slocodepink.org

September 18, 2008

For Immediate Release

A REAL AMERICAN REVIVAL HITS SAN LUIS OBISPO !

What happens when a “Holy Roller” meets the “Holy Road?” Audiences will discover it for themselves when renowned environmentalist, author and co-founder of Code Pink, Diane Wilson makes an appearances in San Luis Obispo to read from her latest book, Holy Roller on Sunday, October 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Chumash Auditorium on the Cal Poly Campus. Joining Diane for a rollicking evening will be progressive performing artists Lizzie West and Baba Buffalo, and their Holy Road musical tour cabaret.

In her new memoir, Diane Wilson — a Texas Gulf Coast shrimper and the author of the highly acclaimed An Unreasonable Woman — takes readers back to her childhood in rural Texas. Wilson gets religion from Brother Dynamite, an ex-con who finds Jesus in a baloney sandwich and handles masses of squirming poisonous snakes under the protection of the Holy Ghost. Holy Roller is the prequel to Wilson’s first book, telling the story of a fierce little girl who will grow up to become An Unreasonable Woman, willing to take on Big Industry and Big Polluters. In the process, Diane becomes a keynote speaker at the Bioneers conferences, winner of the Blue Planet Award, and an outspoken defender of the earth.

Lizzie & Baba are progressive performance artists and social activists. Their 2008 release, The Tumbleweed Cabaret is an interactive peace revival that is transforming audiences and bringing hope to people across America. Their hit, "19 Miles to Baghdad" has been heard frequently on "Democracy Now."

Come and join them for an inspiring evening of story and song. Books and CDs will be available. This event is sponsored by the Cal Poly Progressive Student Alliance (PSA).

Doors open at 7:00 PM. Event held at Chumash Auditorium, McPhee Student Union,(located at the corner of Grand and Perimeter Roads) Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo. PSA, club members and Students with I.D. admitted free; others - suggested donation $20 but all are welcome. Free parking in lots A-1 and H-4.