[MI Weekly] Oly Arts, Activism and News. Jan. 27- Feb. 2, Issue 7

[Media Island Editor]

*Media Island Weekly: Oly Arts, Activism and News*. *Jan. 27- Feb. 2, Issue
7*
 http://mediaisland.org, 816 Adams, St. SE, 360.352.8526
*Weekly Calendar / Local Review / Under-Reported / Later Dates / Links /
SUPPORT
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Weekly Calendar*: *Jan. 27- Feb. 2*. Arts / Activism / Music
*Thursday, Jan. 27*, 1991, Gulf Peace team evicted from peace camp by US
troops in Iraq.
*ALL DAY: *County’s 2011 Homeless Census, Olympia
Please join your friends & neighbors by participating in the census. The
annual Homeless Census provides the most accurate count of people
experiencing homelessness. It also gathers information on the causes of
their homelessness and assesses both needs and available resources. This
data helps to bring in public funds for shelter, transitional housing and
services. Your help with the census will provide more support for your
homeless neighbors. Activities include: ·DAYTIME: Field Census, EVENING:
Street Census · Staffing “Homeless Connect Resource Fairs” (during the day
January 27th, 28th, & 29th) To volunteer or for more info contact: ANNA
SCHLECHT City of Olympia Housing Program Manager 360-753-8183 (p)
aschlech at ci.olympia.wa.us
*5- 7PM: *Movie Screening: Fluid --Women Redefining Sexuality, Evergreen,
Sem 2 C1105
*6:45- 9PM:* “Communicating to Connect,” Lincoln Elementary School
cafeteria, around the corner on Washington Street from 213 21st Ave SE, free
Nonviolent Communication introductory session: Learn Marshall Rosenberg’s
radical process to help heal relationships, resolve conflicts, promote
social change, and increase personal happiness. Liv Monroe offers excellent
insights and skills. Donations help support these trainings. Info: 357-4503
livmonroe at gmail.com
*7PM:* Oly community delegation to Santo Tomas, Nicaragua, in July 2011, 203
20th Ave SE,
Connect with other local folks at an informal presentation (and assessment
of your interests) for traveling to Nicaragua this July.  Imagine yourself
with family, friends and neighbors in a lush green tropical Santo Tomas for
two to four weeks.  Live with host families and reconnect with Nicaraguan
friends we’ve met on delegations to Olympia over the past 20 years.
Participate in a variety of volunteer activities that are priorities of our
sister organizations there – perhaps in classrooms, constructions, health
clinic work, web page development, cultural workshops, and more. Spanish
classes are available too. Grace Cox and Jean Eberhardt will lead this
summer’s delegation. Info: tstsca at gmail.com or (360) 943-8642.
*7PM: *The Spittin' Cobras, 4th Ave Tavern
*7:30PM:* Making Homebrewed Beer with Rocky Top Homebrew, Oly Timberland
Library
Join us for an introduction to making and enjoying beer! The history,
ingredients, equipment, and techniques used to create your own tasty brews
will be discussed. Larry Pendleton, from Rocky Top Homebrew, has been
brewing beer since 1996. A retired dentist, Larry moved to the area from
Montana to be closer to family, children, and grandchildren.
http://www.rockytopbrew.com/  http://www.trl.org
*8PM:* Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, Evergreen, The Experimental
Theater, free
 Shipwrecks, disguise, love, revelry, music, arrogance, sexual confusion,
mistaken identity, and pride; and that's just Act I.  Although the land of
Illyria is saturated in love, it is that kind of love that causes more
injuries than kindnesses. When Viola washes ashore off the coast of Illyria
and takes on the disguise of a man she is herself caught in a sticky love
triangle. Then the real party begins. Illyria is turned into a topsy-turvy
free for all, but don't worry, Shakespeare's darkest comedy ends well for
almost everyone. Please arrive early to reserve your seat.  January
20th-22nd & 27th-29th at 8pm.
*9PM: *Peter Pants, Chung Antique, Happy Noose, The Northern, $5
*9:30PM:* Hillstomp, Root Jack, The Eastside Tavern,
*10- 2AM:* Feminist Dance Party! Le Voyeur, 404 E 4th Ave
Dance Dance Dance to the hits hits hits with DJ RUTHLIS and her magical Ipod
of JUST THE HITS!!!!!!! bring some $$$ to help out our good friends the
BIRTH ATTENDANTS and PLANNED PARENTHOOD there will be snacks and tarot let's
celebrate!!!!!!!!

 *Friday, Jan. 28*, critical mass bike ride 5PM Evergreen to downtown.
*10- 1PM:* Stand for Children Legislative Summit.
“Stand for Children” invites you to help kids by participating
legislatively.  This legislative summit will help you build knowledge and
skills as a public education advocate (communicate your message, maximize
your impact, understand legislative issues and processes) and meet with
elected officials.* *https://www.stand.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=2771
*4:30- 6PM*: Bring the Billions Home Anti-militarism Peace Vigil, Percival
Landing 4th and Water St.
Every Friday as long as you are available. Plenty of signs and friendliness
maintain this vigil for over 10 years. Also enjoy the Artesian Rumble
Arkestra jazz band that performs here! http://www.olyfor.org
*5- 7PM: *Movie Screening: Healing Sex --The Complete Guide to Sexual
Wholeness plus follow-up with conversation with Evergreen's Coalition
Against Sexual Violation, Evergreen, Sem 2 A1105
*7PM:* Cultural & Healing Traditions of the Peruvian Aymara, Traditions
Cafe,
Tonight, traditional Aymara healer Silvia Chuquimia, who has traveled from
Peru, will share the philosophy, teachings, and traditions of the Aymara, as
well as the history and ancient art of reading coca leaves. Descended from
the pre-Inca people who inhabit the southern Lake Titicaca region, Silvia
will explain why the coca is considered a sacred plant for the inhabitants
of the Andes. This evening will include a visual presentation of Silvia’s
hometown and a chance for Q&A with this unique healer. Website:
www.museodelacoca.com
*7:00- 8:30PM:* Kurt B. Reighley, author of “United States of America: A
Field Guide to the New American Roots Movement,” Oly Timberland Library
If you’ve been mulling over a slower paced, back-to-the-roots life—brewing
your own beer, knitting your own clothes, maybe raising chickens in your
yard—start here: visit with Kurt B. Reighley. Reighley will read, answer
questions, and sign copies of his book.
*8:30PM:* Adger Bacid, Timezone LaFontaine, Tron Sister, Abusive Consumer,
Silvertrees, Port of the Sun, The Northern, $5
*9PM:* Triplifried feat. Devonne Lewis, Andy Coe, and Evan Flory Barnes, The
Eastside Tavern
*7- 9PM:* film, Exit Through The Gift Shop, Coffee Strong, 15109 Union Ave.
SW Lakewood, WA
Filmmaker Thierry Guetta had been casually documenting the underground world
of street art for years, but when he encounters Banksy, an elusive British
stencil artist, his project takes a fascinating twist. Unimpressed with
Guetta's footage, Banksy takes over filmmaking duties and Guetta reinvents
himself as a street artist named Mr. Brainwash -- and, much to Banksy's
surprise, immediately becomes a darling of the Los Angeles art scene.

*Saturday, Jan. 29*, 1933, Anti-Natzi protests throughout Germany the day
before Hitler's ascension to Chancellor.
*10AM- 4PM:* Japanese New Year & Mochi Pounding, The Oly Center, 222
Columbia St., free
Arts and crafts, performances and activities! Bonsai Ikebana Woodcut Prints,
Sumi-e, Chiyogami Dolls, Mari Ornaments, Mizuhiki Creations, Sashiko &
Indigo, Paper Cutting, Embroidery. Taiko, Kendo, Koto, Aikido, Shamisen,
Classical Dance. Badminton, Kite Making, Origami, Fortune Telling, Fighting
Tops, Tumbling Mats, Fukuwarai (face Game), Ninin Baori (eating Game). Free
Anime film: "Miyori in the Sacred Forest." Food: Yakisoba, Teriyaki Chicken,
Desserts & More! Info: 360-888-6977 Oly-Kato Sister City Association
*1PM:* Ann Bishop on  Jane Addams and 'Neighborliness': Progressive Social
Theory for Community, Knowledge, and Technology, Evergreen, Lecture Hall 1,
free and open to the public
Jane Addams and her colleagues, opened the doors of their home, called
Hull-House, to their immigrant neighbors, as an experiment in collective
living that crossed not only cultural and economic boundaries, but those of
age and language. This presentation explores Addams’ pragmatic philosophy
and presents several current community-based technology projects that follow
in her footsteps. The lecture is part of this year’s PLATO lecture series.
*4- 11PM:* Fourth Anniversary Westside Artswalk, West Side Olympia, all
over!
The Raccoon Collective is hosting the Fourth Anniversary Westside Artswalk!
13 houses and way too much going on. Here's a map (thanks Google):
http://maps.google.com<http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=205415610834393408670.00049ac4efd14304e3dc7>Don't
quote me on it, but here is a glimpse at the schedule: The Bear Den-
square dance 8-9 square one- acoustic show/open mic 7-10 The Compound/Nest
House- loud show and installations 8-10 danceparty ...HOP- kids art and
daycare 6-9 Toy Box Theatre- Window Shopping Chez Cascadia- poetry slam/open
mic 7-9 vics overhang- scavenger hunt @ 4, bike games @ 6 Little
Minnesota-future fantastic 6-8, folksy louder show& stories 8:30-11 Finger
Complex- Open Mic Comedy Night Ectory- theatre of the oppressed workshop-
5:30-7:30 Foote st.- rock show what- 8-10 Stump House- some boring exhibit
Snake Pit- burlesque/circus/dance 5-7 loud show- 7:30-10 Castle- and one
more loud show with a feeling 9:30-12 Also the Artesian Rumble Arkestra
marching band 4-5  Visual art at just about every house including works by:
Jessica- photography Oly Comics Guild ...erin schreiber- paintings loewyn
young- photography edwina- paintings House of the Rising Sun vs. The Nest
house "The Catcher"- "Metaphysical environmental art" lil corbin- paintings
freddy- video feedback  Some bands, but not all of them: Cat Jokes camp
wisdom camille eleanor murray toland wright Taylor Rushing Kime & Ole King
Arthur Mountain Bear Ocean lil corbin oly free choir Babe Lazer Splendor
Crisis Yonis and Butterflies Skelly The Fabulous Downy Brothers Sorority
Princest Ketamine Fight Club Georgy. And a 'Roaming' Secret Bike-cartfe to
benefit bike and bike 5-10. Contact raccooncollective at gmail.com. Find a map
at locations all over downtown! http://raccooncollective.blogspot.com/
*6PM-1AM:* 9th Annual Hip-Hop 4 The Homeless Weekend, Cherry Loft, 525
Cherry St.
DOORS at 6pm 7:00 Opening 7:15 Spokenword: Antonio, Mo, Favi, Miguel 8:00
Collective Love Unlimited 8:25 Josh Rizeburg ...8:50 Afrok 9:20 Never Sleep
9:45 XP 10:10 Hollywood Kill Krew 10:35 Sista Hailstorm 11:00 Night Fox
Live Art, raffle, tabling organizations, food, beverages and artists merch!
Donations of Food, Clothes, Tents, Sleeping bags, Blankets, socks, jackets
and more or $5.00 cover.  On Sunday, January 30th, with resources we collect
at the show and support from our sponsors we open the space all day Sunday
for folks to hang out, get clothes, a warm meal, haircuts, and massages.
*8PM:* Scott Cossu with Jessica Blinn, Traditions Cafe, $8- 12
Musician, composer and recording artist Scott Cossu, one of our local
northwest luminaries, returns to our stage for a concert of original
compositions on piano. “Cossu is a gifted musician whose full-bodied chords
and sweet improvisations can be rapturous or rambunctious.” – Audio Magazine
Jessica Blinn, mezzo-soprano and violinist, was recently featured in
Harlequin Production’s “Elephant Man” and “Stardust Homecoming.” A graduate
of the San Francisco Music Conservatory, Jessica loves to perform many
genres of music including Classical, Jazz and Celtic. Jessica has been
praised in the News Tribune for “wowing the audience” and her “soulful
playing.”

*Sunday, Jan. 30*, 1909, Saul Alinsky born, radical organizer.*
**ALL DAY:* 9th Annual Hip-Hop 4 The Homeless Benefit, Cherry Loft, 525
Cherry St.
With resources we collect at the show and support from our sponsors we open
the space all day Sunday for folks to hang out, get clothes, a warm meal,
haircuts, and massages. The 9th Annual Hip-Hop 4 The Homeless Weekend is all
about YOU and the ways in which you can serve your community and make it a
better place. Last year we raised more than $5,000 in
goods/services/resources for our community members in need. You never know -
it could be me or you one day. If you are interested in volunteering on
Saturday or Sunday contact Hilary at hiphop4thehomess at gmail.com!
*5- 8PM:* Slow Food Potluck, Emily Ray's, must rsvp, free
SLOW FOOD POTLUCK AND DISCUSSION Food and Consumerism  The 2010 book Radical
Homemakers: Reclaiming Domesticity From a Consumer Culture, will be the
topic of a potluck and book discussion. Author Shannon Hayes champions a
renewed focus on home and hearth as a political and ecological act. Potluck:
Preference for locally produced, organic foods Sponsor:  The Greater Olympia
Slow Food Convivium Cost: None SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER NOW! To
register: Contact Emily Ray at emilyrayjimlengenfelder at msn.com
*7:30PM:* KODO Drummers of Japan, Washington Center, 512 Washington St.,
$23-50
Since Kodo's debut at the Berlin Festival in 1981, they have given over
3,000 widely acclaimed performances in 43 countries, from war-torn Croatia
to Carnegie Hall.  They were last at the Washington Center almost 20 years
ago. Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum,
the taiko, Kodo are forging new directions for a vibrant living art-form. In
Japanese the word "Kodo" conveys two meanings: Firstly, "heartbeat" the
primal source of all rhythm.
*7- 10PM: *Media Island Queer Potluck, Media Island
 Queer potluck every Sunday night at Media Island! At future events we will
be having film screenings, workshops, support groups, social gatherings,
writing to prisoners, and more! Come to the potluck with suggestions!
*8PM:* Sparrows Gate, Rad Cloud and Lee Baggett, the Northern, $5

*Monday, Jan. 31*, 1919,Jackie Robinson, first African American admitted to
play major league baseball, born.*
**4- 6PM:* Loretta Ross Speaks on Reproductive Justice! Evergreen, Lect.
Hall 3
Loretta J. Ross is the National Coordinator of the SisterSong Women of Color
Reproductive Health Collective. She is a political commentator for Pacifica
News Service, and has appeared as a political commentator on Good Morning
America, The Donahue Show, The Charlie Rose Show, CNN, and BET. Ross has
also been a keynote speaker at numerous statewide and national conferences
focusing on human rights, reproductive justice, and sexual and domestic
violence.
*6PM:* KOWA LP FM 106.5 Public Meeting, Media Island,
*6:30- 8:30PM:* Regional Plan for Sustainable Development, Evergreen,
Longhouse
Join your fellow policy makers, staff and interested citizens for the
Kick-Off Event. Thurston County is one of the fastest growing regions in the
state. We’re expecting the population to grow by over 170,000 people by the
year 2040. Hear from Sightlines Roger Valdez who will share current thinking
about what makes for a sustainable community and what it takes to change
direction – personally and as a society. Join in on this important
interactive kick-off discussion.
http://www.trpc.org/grants/awardedtotrpc/Pages/HUDGrant.aspx.
*7:30- 9:30PM:* Artful Activism Paper Mache, Media Island, free
Free Skool Olympia. Playing with paper mache and using our creativity
starting with mask making to evolve weekly into an engaging public
performance puppet theater. For procession of the species or other. Some
materials provided.

* **Tuesday, Feb. 1,* 1960, four Black students sit in at a segregated
lunch-counter in Greensboro, NC.
*5- 6PM: *Media Island Volunteer Meeting, Media Island*
5- 7PM: *Olympia Free Choir, The Northern, 321 Fourth Ave E., free
We are all birds, birds of a different feather - we each sing the way we
sing and we are all in this together. A friendly all ages no experience
necessary everyone welcome fun-centric community choir!*
*
*7PM:* Media Island Spokes Council Meeting, Media Island
*7PM:* Learn about and Discuss the Death Penalty, OUUC, 2300 East End Street
NW, $10 or free*
*
A six-session study group on Tuesdays, January 11 - February 15, will help
people learn about and discuss the death penalty. This series will address
many aspects of the death penalty, including innocence, racial and economic
class bias, cost, victims, legal history, and other factors.  It also will
include insights from a variety of faith perspectives. Participants will
read and discuss a great variety of printed materials, watch three
compelling short videos, and share their own insights.* *The Olympia
Fellowship of Reconciliation’s Committee for Alternatives to the Death
Penalty offers this course through OUUC’s Adult Education series.
*6:30PM:* My Dog Tulip, film, Olympia Film Society, Capital Theater
*7PM:* Olympia Songwriter Circle, Traditions Fair Trade Cafe, 300 5th Ave,
Free*
*
Original songs are always welcome! Non-songwriters who just want to hear
good music are welcome too, so bring a friend!
*9PM:* Samson & Delilah, film, Olympia Film Society, Capital Theater
*
Wednesday, Feb. 2*, Groundhog Day!!.
*Noon- 1PM:* "STAND UP FOR PEACE" vigil, Sylvester Park,
 As we have been doing every Wednesday since March 5, 1980. Please come for
all or part of the hour. We provide plenty of signs and a friendly
atmosphere. Oly FOR
*6:30- 9PM: * Environmental Stewardship - Part 1, Urban Onion Ballroom,
Legion Way and Washington St.,
The Olympia Planning Commission is seeking to engage citizens in deeper
conversations that build on comments they have received from the website,
various community meetings and interviews.  This meeting has been convened
to get community input on the topic of the environment.  At the meeting,
citizens will have an opportunity to learn more about the topic, discuss it
with each other, and share their preferences and concerns with the City.
Much of the time will be spent working together in small groups, with
note-takers capturing the discussions at each table.
*8PM:* Nobunny, Hari Kari and Dreamdate, the Northern, $7
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* / Local Review*
*Media Island's Local Media Watch:
http://www.netvibes.com/olyblogwatch#Prolific-Bloggers*
*Oly Blog:* Bill of Rights Defense Committee - Tacoma Statement of Action
Regarding the Towery Files.
http://olyblog.net/<http://olyblog.net/bill-rights-defense-committee-tacoma-statement-action-regarding-towery-files>
* Janineslittlehollywood: *Thurston County Board of Health Hears Biomass
Reports .
http://janineslittlehollywood.blogspot.com/<http://janineslittlehollywood.blogspot.com/2011/01/thurston-county-board-of-health-hears.html>
*Free Radio Olympia: *Streaming music from 98.5
http://www.frolympia.org/
*Shelton Progressive:* Biomass forum.
http://sheltonprogressive.blogspot.com<http://sheltonprogressive.blogspot.com/2011/01/vile-bills-that-would-preempt-countrys.html>
*This is historic times:* Warburger
http://thisishistorictimes.com
*Olympia Coalition for a Fair Budget:* First Annual Fair Budget Fair.
http://olycoforfairbudget.wordpress.com/
*Last Word Blog:* Daily Bleed
http://lastwordblog.blogspot.com/
*POWER:* Parents Organizing for Welfare and Economic Rights
http://www.oly-wa.us/power/
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* / Under-Reported*
*Media Island's Weekly News Roundup:*
Mother Jones: What's Happening in Egypt Explained.
http://motherjones.com<http://motherjones.com/mojo/2011/01/whats-happening-egypt-explained>
Truth Dig: Chris Hedges, Even Lost Wars Make Corporations Rich
http://www.truthdig.com/<http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/where_liberals_go_to_feel_good_20110124/>
 Common Dreams: Howard Zinn, Pacifica, and the People's History of Today
http://www.commondreams.org <http://www.commondreams.org/view/2011/01/27>
 Alternet: Koch Brothers Feel the Heat In DC, as Broad Coalition Readies
Creative Action to Quarantine the Billionaires Gathering in California
Desert.
http://www.alternet.org<http://www.alternet.org/teaparty/149691/koch_brothers_feel_the_heat_in_dc%2C_as_broad_coalition_readies_creative_action_to_quarantine_the_billionaires_gathering_in_california_desert/>
 Reclaim the Media: What's next for public access in Seattle?
http://www.reclaimthemedia.org/deepmedia/whats_next_public_access_seatt0301
 Narco News: State Department looking for U.S.-trained Zetas in all the
wrong places
http://narcosphere.narconews.com<http://narcosphere.narconews.com/notebook/bill-conroy/2011/01/state-department-looking-us-trained-zetas-all-wrong-places>
 Venezuela Analysis: Walking the Walk: The Contrast between Chavez and Obama
http://venezuelanalysis.com <http://venezuelanalysis.com/analysis/5961>
 Upside Down World: Honduran Constitution: Still Explosive, But No Longer
Set in Stone
http://upsidedownworld.org/<http://upsidedownworld.org/main/honduras-archives-46/2874-honduras-constitution-still-explosive-but-no-longer-set-in-stone>
 Washington Post: Inspired by Tunisia and Egypt, Yemenis join in
anti-government protests.
http://www.washingtonpost.com<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/27/AR2011012702081.html?hpid=topnews>
 CEPR: Should the United States Dissolve Its Government-Sponsored
Enterprises?
http://www.cepr.net<http://www.cepr.net/index.php/op-eds-&-columns/op-eds-&-columns/should-the-united-states-dissolve-its-government-sponsored-enterprises>
 Monthly Review: Ecological Civilization
http://monthlyreview.org/ <http://monthlyreview.org/110101magdoff.php>
Wikileaks: United Kingdom - Iraq Inquiry told to "protect US interests"
http://www.wikileaks.ch/<http://www.wikileaks.ch/Iraq-Inquiry-told-to-protect-US.html>
Stop FBI:
http://www.stopfbi.net
Institute for Policy Studies: Free the People.
http://www.ips-dc.org/<http://www.ips-dc.org/blog/sotu_time_to_lead_on_honest_drug_laws>
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* / Later Dates*
*Media Island Weekly: Preview of NEXT week*. *January 20- 26*
*Thursday, Feb. 3*, ###.
*Noon- 1PM: *SPSCC Faith Forum, Minnaert Center, 2011 Mottman Rd
Representatives from Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and Christianity will answer
the following three questions from their tradition's perspective...  - What
is the meaning of life? - What is humanity's problem? - What is the
solution?  The time of prepared questions will be followed by live questions
from the audience. This event is free admission. Invite a friend and come
spend your lunch hour hearing this very interesting discussion.  The
representatives...  Islam - Muhammad Ayub from the Islamic Center of Olympia
Buddhism - Kelsang Tsoglam, Teacher at Oly's Mahayana Buddhist Center
Judaism - Rabbi Seth Goldstein from Olympia's Temple Beth Hatfiloh
Christianity - Pastor Paul Jones from Reality Church in Olympia
*7PM:* Film: The Power of Community, How Cuba Survived Peak Oil, Evergreen,
Lecture Hall 5,
Rick Fellows has been going to Cuba as part of Pastors For Peace in
violation of the blockade for the past 20 years. He will talk about what it
was like in 1992 and how it is today! He can talk also about Lucious Walker,
a defender of CUBA who died this year but never stopped fighting to lift the
blockade.
*8PM: *Malaikat dan Singa, Midday Veil and Georgy, the Northern, $5
 *Friday, Feb. 4, *###.
*10- 1PM:* Stand for Children Legislative Summit, Capital
“Stand for Children” invites you to help kids by participating
legislatively.  This legislative summit will help you build knowledge and
skills as a public education advocate (communicate your message, maximize
your impact, understand legislative issues and processes) and meet with
elected officials.
*7:30- 10:30PM:* Free Radio Olympia Casino Carnaval, Soul Den 1305 Fairview
St. $3-20 Sliding scale,
Cover gets you chips, chips get you prizes! This is a themed even, dress way
up or way down! (theme is a clash between "James bond" and "Rio's
Carnaval"). Bring cash and bring friends!
*9PM:* Vivimancer, Lola Daydream Unified Agency, Hall of the Woods, 3712
Sapp Rd., $5-10
Imbole. A night of celebration and ceremony.
http://www.myspace.com/vivimancer777
*9PM:* Beep, Ben Kamen and Heatwarmer, the Northern, $5
*Saturday, Feb. 5, *###.
*10AM- 2PM: *Economic Survival Fair, Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW.
 Amidst the difficulty, it is important to find the positive. No one is
celebrating hard times, but we ought to celebrate each other during hard
times. So join us at the Economic Survival Fair for information, advice,
good company, free stuff, and a bit of fun!  For more information, contact
the Volunteer Center at www.volunteer.ws or 360-741-2622.
*8PM: *Margy Pepper, Red & Black, Lazer Zeppelin, Female Dog and
Sixes- EGYHOP/Rosie’s
Place Benefit, the Northern, $5- 50
*8PM:* Illuminated Ball - Crystal Cave, Eagle's Grand Ballroom, Plum and
4th, Tickets: Advance $65 per person/ $75 at the door Over 21 please
The Illuminated Ball is an amazing evening of artful brilliance and glow and
is the main fundraiser for the April 2011 Procession of the Species. The
Ball will include dancing, drinks and desserts, dancing, a silent art
auction, and the Crystal Cave Illuminated Pageant. For this year's Pageant,
you will be taken into the heart of a cavern and experience original
performance pieces by talented Olympia dancers, musicians, aerialists and
visual artists. Afterward, we will Dance the night away with Filé Gumbo, the
Northwest's foremost New Orleans-style rockin' boogie blues and rhythm band
that will keep us dancing until late! So please mark your calender, inform
your friends and gather your illuminated party wear. Dress to illuminate!!!
Your support is critical to support this year's Procession. A generous
private matching grant necessitated us to raise our Ball prices for the
first time in 4 years -- we have you can can and support your Procession.
For questions about the Illuminated Ball or to volunteer, please respond to
this email or message the Earthbound Productions voice-mail at 705-2331.
Please purchase your tickets early as every year we have sold out well
before the date of the event.
*Sunday, Feb. 6, *###.
*2PM:* Film, END:CIV, Oly Film Society, $8 general, $7 members
Examines our culture’s addiction to systematic violence and environmental
exploitation, and probes the resulting epidemic of poisoned landscapes and
shell-shocked nations. Based in part on Endgame, the best-selling book by
Derrick Jensen, END:CIV asks: “If your homeland was invaded by aliens who
cut down the forests, poisoned the water and air, and contaminated the food
supply, would you resist?" olympiafilmsociety.org
*3PM:* Wierd TV, Grandmas House
With Gun Outfit, Slime Queen, Forced into Femininity. Weird TV (desde
Olympia, WA) "snotty, groovy, punk with some sweet sweet female vocals
mostly sung in Spanish" en su primera gira en México. no tienen myspace,
pero pueden bajar su demo aquí: http://www.mediafire.com/?kmxno4myxiz
*Monday, Feb. 7, *###.
*5PM:* Film, END:CIV, Evergreen, Lecture Hall 1, free
Examines our culture’s addiction to systematic violence and environmental
exploitation, and probes the resulting epidemic of poisoned landscapes and
shell-shocked nations. Based in part on Endgame, the best-selling book by
Derrick Jensen, END:CIV asks: “If your homeland was invaded by aliens who
cut down the forests, poisoned the water and air, and contaminated the food
supply, would you resist?" olympiafilmsociety.org
*7- 8:30PM:* Children Under Occupation: Human Rights, Solidarity and Water
in Palestine, SPSCC, Building 26, Room 101,
Ziad Abbas, from Dheisheh Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, will speak about the
water situation in the West Bank and Gaza and delve into the reasons and
personal impact behind the water crisis. Ziad is a long time organizer,
founder of the Ibdaa Cultural Center, and Associate Director of the Middle
East Children's Alliance. The event is sponsored by BRICK and the Rachel
Corrie Foundation, which is raising funds to provide drinking water to
kindergartners in Rafah, Gaza through the Middle East Children's Alliance.
*Tuesday, Feb. 8, *###.
*8PM:** *Movie Night! “O’er the Land” on 16mm w/ director Deborah
Stratman,the Northern, free
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*Media Island Weekly's LATER DATES!*
 *Thursday, Feb. 10,
**NOON-3PM: *film, Soundtrack for a Revolution, SPSCC, 2011 Mottman Rd.
Join BRICK as we host a FREE film screening of the award winning
documentary, "Soundtrack for a Revolution." This film tells the story of the
American civil rights movement through its powerful music - the freedom
songs protesters sang on picked lines, in mass meetings, in patty wagons,
and in jail cells as the fought for justice and equality.  Open to all SPSCC
students and members of the community!
*Fri-Sun Feb 11-13: * Sixth annual celebration of Evolution Weekend:
Religious people from many faiths and locations understand that evolution is
sound science and does not threaten their faith in any way.  This is
affiliated with the Clergy Letter Project, which repudiates anti-science
fundamentalism.  Info: www.evolutionweekend.org
*Saturday, Feb. 12,  *
Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s 13th Annual New Year Celebration at the
Tacoma Dome.
*8PM:* Cave Singers, Whalebones and guests, the Northern, $8
*Sunday, Feb. 13,*
*4PM:* Bridges Not Walls, from the South Sound region of Washington State,
addresses issues of immigration in our community. We believe immigrants,
regardless of legal status, deserve to be treated with dignity. We seek to
make our communities a place where the contributions of immigrants are
valued and respected. We oppose the fear and intimidation created by
immigration enforcement in our region. Therefore, we work in solidarity with
the immigrant communities in our area to promote human rights, economic
rights and civil rights for all people. Bridges Not Walls to meet on Sunday,
February 13 at 4pm in downtown Olympia at State and Washington in the MIXX
96 building. Call 943-8642 for more information.
*Tuesday, Feb. 15,
8- 4:15PM:* Environmental Lobby Day:  The state’s leading environmental
organizations and hundreds of citizen lobbyists are coordinating their
efforts to push for the Environmental Priorities legislative Package.
*Five Thursdays from February 17 to March 17, 2011:*  Liv Monroe facilitates
“5 Week Foundations of Nonviolent Communication”  Join us to strengthen your
NVC fluency and understanding in order to treat yourself and others more in
alignment with your heart.  NVC is simple to teach and learn and it is very
difficult to put into practice because it requires that we change our
habits.  Besides, it is difficult to transform “furious” to “curious” even
when you know it is in your best interest.  7:00-9:30 pm in Olympia.
Contact Liv Monroe for location, cost and more information:  357-4503
livmonroe at gmail.com  *
**Wednesday, Feb. 16,
8- 1AM: *Honduras Accompaniment Project Music Benefit! The Cherry Loft,
$10-15 sliding
David Rovics, Danny Kelly, Autocoon! Music, food and beer! Help Caitlin help
the Honduran Resistance Front! Need to raise $3,200!
*6PM:* Langdon Winner, “Hacktivism in Spain,” Evergreen, Lecture Hall 1,
free
Future PLATO lectures: Langdon Winner, “Hacktivism in Spain”
*Thursday, Feb. 17,
8PM: *Kithara, Mangled Bohemians, Paintings for Animals and Marlo Eggplant,
the Northern, $8
*Saturday, Feb. 19
11AM: *Bridges Not Walls invites your participation in a vigil at the
Northwest Detention Center, which was built on a superfund toxic waste site
near downtown Tacoma. Carpool to leave Olympia at 11am from the
Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural at Capitol and State, and will return to Oly
by around 5pm. The NWDC houses up to 1500 detainees and is run by GEO Group,
a for-profit corporation that consumes $150,000 of taxpayers' taxes each
night that it's full. Prisons and detention centers are a bizarre growth
industry in the US! Come bring coffee and food to support families that are
visiting their locked-up loved ones and protest a failed immigration policy.
Email bridgesnotwalls at riseup.net or call (503) 970-3399 by Friday for more
information on what to bring (and what not to bring).
*8PM: *Jim Page, Traditions Cafe, $8-12
“Jim’s been writing great topical songs for as long as I can remember,
bringing his acute wit and wry humor to a host of subjects that can really
use both. In the tradition of Woody and Dylan, he cuts right to the heart
with music you actually enjoy listening to. I'm a longtime admirer.” -
Bonnie Raitt Tonight's performance will also include special guest violinist
Michael Gray of "Pearl Django."
*Thursday, Feb. 17- 20,  *
FORGET THE REST OLY OLD TIME FEST, www.olyoldtime.org.
*Monday, Feb. 21,*
(Presidents’ Day):  Mass rally of labor & community members in Olympia to
oppose statewide budget cuts:  The organizers urge taxing the profits of
huge companies, ending the billions of dollars in corporate tax give-aways.
They urge Congress to stop the wars and return billions of dollars to our
state, and to restore funding for healthcare, education, social services,
job programs, and other crucial government services.  Sponsors include
Radical Women, (206) 722-6057, rwseattle at mindspring.com and
www.sistersorganizeforsurvival.org
*3PM: *Dennis Kucinich, War is bad for the economy, Capitol Theater, 206 5th
Ave. $5-15 suggested
Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) speaking on the subject: War is Bad for
the Economy!  Free parking on the street (Presidents Day holiday)  Sponsored
by Fellowship of Reconciliation and Veterans for Peace, Rachel Corrie
Chapter 109. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP: PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO ALL
YOUR LISTS OF INTERESTED PARTIES  This is an 800seat venue. Let's fill it
up.  Contact Cheryl Crist at ccrist5000 at aol.com (360-754-7631) or Glen
Anderson at glen at olywa.net (360-491-9093) for more information.
*Wednesday, Feb. 23,
6PM:* Fiorella De Cindio, “The Internet as a Platform for Political
Engagement,” Evergreen, Lecture Hall 1
*Sat-Sun Feb 26-27: * 10th Annual Local to Global Justice Teach-in
“Solidarity Through Knowledge & Action” will occur at Arizona State
University in Tempe.  Workshops and other events will share experiences and
knowledge among scholars and activists working o n a wide range of social
justice, human rights and sustainability issues.  Info:
localtoglobaljustice at yahoo.com and www.localtoglobal.org  FOR
*Sunday, Feb. 27,
4PM: *Bridges Not Walls to meet at 4pm in downtown Shelton at the Mason
County
Literacy office. The carpool from Olympia will leave promptly at 3:15pm from
the
Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural (State and Capitol). 943-8642 for more
information.
*Friday, March 4,*
Tom Rawson’s folk music concert to benefit Olympia FOR:  7:30 pm at
Traditions Café, 5th & Water SW.  Info: (360) 491-9093 glen at olympiafor.org
*Sunday, March 13,
4PM:* Bridges Not Walls to meet at 4pm in downtown Olympia at State and
Washington in the MIXX 96 building. Call 943-8642 for more information.
*Saturday, March 19,
11AM: *Bridges Not Walls invites your participation in a vigil at the
Northwest Detention Center, which was built on a superfund toxic waste site
near downtown Tacoma. Carpool to leave Olympia at 11am from the
Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural at Capitol and State, and will return to Oly
by around 5pm. The NWDC houses up to 1500 detainees and is run by GEO Group,
a for-profit corporation that consumes $150,000 of taxpayers' taxes each
night that it's full. Prisons and detention centers are a bizarre growth
industry in the US! Bring coffee and food to support families that are
visiting their locked-up loved ones; come and also protest a failed
immigration policy. Email bridgesnotwalls at riseup.net or call (503) 970-3399
by Friday for more information on what to bring (and what not to bring).
*Sunday, March 27,
4PM: *Bridges Not Walls to meet at 4pm in downtown Shelton at the Mason
County Literacy office. The carpool from Olympia will leave promptly at
3:15pm from the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural (State and Capitol). 943-8642
for more information.
*Mon April 4 to Mon April 11:  *Days of Action sponsored by School of the
Americas Watch:  Let’s permanently shut down the US Army school that trains
Latin American military people to commit acts of terrorism, violate human
rights, and overthrow democracies throughout Latin America.  Get information
from www.soaw.org/take-action/lobby-days
*Thursday, April 7,*
The Olympia Farmers’ Market opens for the 2011 season.  Support local
farmers, local craftspeople and locally owned small businesses.  Info:
www.olymiafarmersmarket.com
*Fri-Sun April 8-10: * “Education and Strategy Conference on US Militarism”
in Washington DC:  Clearly the US is at a crossroads.  Down one road lies
permanent war, a stagnant economy and loss of liberty.  Down the other lies
a new world of cooperation, prosperity and freedom.  The Latin America
Solidarity Coalition and School of the Americas Watch share with the vast
majority of Latin Americans and people of the world the desire to travel on
the road to a new and better world.  They invite people to help them plan a
conference to bring together Latin America solidarity activists, people of
faith, academics, youth and students, anti-war activists, labor, women, and
all sectors that are working to build a better world.  US militarism is a
major obstacle to that better world, and it is bankrupting the US economy.
The organizers of the April 8-10 weekend invite endorsing organizations to
submit educational, skills-building, or strategy workshop proposals and to
participate in an initial conference organizing teleconference on January
18, 2011 at 5 pm Eastern Time (2 pm Pacific Time).  Sponsors include the
Latin America Solidarity Coalition and the School of the Americas Watch Days
of Action (See April 4-11 above).  Info: AFGJ at AFGJ.org and
www.lasolidarity.org and www.soaw.org/take-action/lobby-days or contact the
Alliance for Global Justice, 1247 E St., SE, Washington, DC 20003 (202)
540-8336
*Fri-Sat April 8-9:*  Peace Works 2011:  “Solidarity in Action” – The Rachel
Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice is planning its spring event
featuring acclaimed author and activist Alice Walker as their keynote
speaker.  Enjoy two exciting days of networking, panels and workshops
focused on organizing around the ever-growing Boycott, Divestment and
Sanctions (BDS) movement in support of Palestinian human rights.  Info:
www.rachelcorriefoundation.org
*Saturday, April 16,*
Western Washington FOR Spring Assembly in West Seattle will help peace &
justice folks network regionally about peace and justice issues.  Low cost.
Details will be available by late winter.  Carpooling & info from Olympia:
491-9093 glen at olympiafor.org
*Sunday, April 17,*
“A Toast to Chocolate” benefit for the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston
County:  This annual event will occur at Olympia’s Red Lion hotel.  Details
will be available soon from Anna Shelton 956-1155 ext. 3 or
ashelton at mediatethurston.org
*Fri- Sunday, May 6- 8:* NW Solidarity Conference, 3rd annual,
Stay tuned for more details for this fantastic event!
*Fri-Mon July 1-4: * FOR’s 53rd Annual conference at Seabeck in Kitsap
County – “Toward a Fair, Sustainable Global Economy” will feature Sara van
Gelder (Editor of Yes! Magazine) as our keynote speaker.  Info: Western
Washington FOR office (206) 789-5565 wwfor at wwfor.org

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* / Links*
*Links Independent News (worldwide)  *
http://www.indymedia.org/
http://www.globalresearch.ca/
http://www.counterpunch.org/
http://www.commondreams.org/
http://www.truthout.org/
http://www.alternet.org/
http://www.rawstory.com/
http://cryptome.org/
http://www.soaw.org/index.php
http://quixote.org/
http://www.nacla.org/
http://www.thenation.org/
http://www.venezuelanalysis.com/
http://www.cipcol.org/
http://www.enlacesamerica.org/
http://sites.google.com/site/transborderproject/
http://americasmexico.blogspot.com/
http://www.americaspolicy.org/
http://www.truthdig.com/
http://wallwritings.wordpress.com/
http://www.cindysheehanssoapbox.com/Home_Page.html

The following are good sites for video:
http://papertiger.org/
http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/
http://www.democracynow.org/
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
http://therealnews.com/t/index.php
http://fora.tv/
http://www.edmaysproductions.net/
http://www.talkingsticktv.org/
http://insubordination.blogspot.com/
http://www.freespeech.org/

Women's Issues:
http://www.lifeandlibertyforwomen.org/
http://www.naral.org/
http://www.prch.org/
http://www.now.org/
http://feminist.org/

Native American Issues:
http://www.ienearth.org/
http://www.myspace.com/treatycouncil
http://www.blackmesais.org/
http://www.indianz.com/
http://www.indiancountry.com/
http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/
http://reznetnews.org/
http://www.blackmesawatercoalition.org/
http://desert-rock-blog.com/
http://www.honorearth.org/
http://www.indigenousaction.org/
http://www.leonardpeltier.org/
http://indigenouswomenforjustice.org/
http://www.shundahai.org/
http://www.humanrights.de/u/usa/AIP.html
http://www.redwiremag.com/
http://www.nativemovement.org/
http://www.welrp.org/
http://www.ipcb.org/
http://www.transformcolumbusday.org/
http://www.alaska.net/~gwichin <http://www.alaska.net/%7Egwichin>
http://www.thundervalley.org/
http://carbon.cudenver.edu/fwc/
http://www.wsdp.org/ <http://www.wsdp.org/%20>

Organizations We Like:
http://www.freepress.net/
http://www.amnesty.org/
http://ccrjustice.org/
http://www.npsctapp.blogspot.com/
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/
http://www.wearenotyoursoldiers.org/
http://www.jubileeusa.org/index.php
http://www.nukefree.org/

Periodicals:
http://www.arc.org/C_Lines/ArcColorLines.html
http://www.zcommunications.org/zmag
http://www.adbusters.org/home/
http://www.dollarsandsense.org/
http://www.inthesetimes.com/
http://www.merip.org/ <http://www.merip.org/%20>
http://www.newint.org/
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/index.shtml
http://www.sojo.net/
http://www.theecologist.org/
http://www.progressive.org/default.htm
http://www.tricycle.com/
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