Held less than a mile from the Republican National Convention, Ripple Effect will feature outstanding bands, inspiring artists, and empowering information. It's free and open to the public. Substance, a non-profit bridging music, arts, and activism, is organizing the festival. Here's how they describe it: "Ripple Effect - a daylong festival propelling a new wave of progressive action outside the RNC - will go beyond the convention and beyond partisanship to empower and unite a diverse range of people with varying backgrounds and interests." Read more about Ripple Effect, including lists of the bands performing and celebrity speakers at http://www.rippleeffect08.com Oxfam Action Corps - MN will have an outreach table. Oxfam America is a partner in the event. Help Oxfam take advantage of this tremendous opportunity. By volunteering with the Oxfam Action Corps team, you'll be helping put lasting solutions to global poverty and injustice on the RNC agenda in a nonpartisan way while empowering others to take action. Join the team on September 2 for this once in a lifetime experience! Contact the volunteers of Oxfam Action Corps - MN to volunteer or for more information by writing to minnesota@oxfamactioncorps.org For more information on Oxfam Action Corps - MN, visit http://minnesota.oxfamactioncorps.org For more information about Ripple Effect and Substance, visit http://www.rippleeffect08.com