On the Minnesota 8

Several events are scheduled, starting Thursday, to launch the latest organizing effort of the Vietnam war protesters who became known as the Minnesota 8. They include:

•Fundraiser for Peace and War in the Heartland project, Cabooze Bar, 917 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, 8 p.m., Thursday.

•"Peace Crimes; The Minnesota 8 vs. The War," performances at the Rarig Center, University of Minnesota, 330 21st Ave. S., Feb. 21 through March 9. Tickets available through the History Theatre, (651) 292-4323. More information: www/startribune.com/a3969.

•"American Democracy in Dissent" with Daniel Ellsberg, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m., Ted Mann Concert Hall, University of Minnesota 2128 4th St. S., Minneapolis. Tickets: (612) 624-2345. More information: www.cce.umn.edu/conversations.

•More information about the Minnesota 8 is at www.minnesota8.net.