[MI Weekly] Oly Arts, Activism and News. Feb. 10- 16, Issue 9

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*Media Island Weekly: Oly Arts, Activism and News. Feb. 10- 16, Issue 9*
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Weekly Calendar:  Arts / Activism / Music*
*Thursday, Feb. 10,* 1961 Voice of Nuclear Disarmament, pirate radio station
begins off shore of Britain.
*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!
*6-7:30PM: GRuB is Growing & You’re Invited!* GRuB Farmhouse, 2016 Elliott
Ave NW
Learn about our School pilot project for disengaged High School Students. It
starts in June, right here in your neighborhood! For nearly fourteen years,
GRuB co-founders Blue Peetz and Kim Gaffi have dreamed of starting a GRuB
School modeled on our successful employment program curriculum.  Students
often enter our employment program lacking passion for school only to return
a season later focused on their education and personal development. There
are hundreds of youth in our area high schools that could benefit from such
an experience.  This summer we are partnering with Olympia High School on a
pilot project to create a “GRuB School’’ model for students who are not
finding success in the traditional classroom setting. Our goal is to then
replicate this model at high schools throughout Thurston County.  We hope
you can join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved!  For
More Info contact: 753-5522 or Schoolpilot at gooddgrub.org
*7-10PM: Ladies and Trans Night! *Media Island, 816 Adams St.
Hang out at Media Island for fun, support, solidarity, camaraderie,
scheming, plotting, planning, networking, etc. Bring art, poetry, ideas,
visions, problems, articles, books, announcements - anything you want
really! Ladies' and Trans' Nights are every Thursday.
*7PM: The Vagina Monologues,* Evergreen, COM Building in the Recital Hall,
$10, $7 students
Come see The Evergreen State College's 2011 production of The Vagina
Monologues! And Please help us get the word out by inviting your friends and
family to this event (Both on and off Facebook)!  Each performance will be
followed by a "Talk Back" session with the directors and cast members. This
will give you, our audience, the opportunity to ask us any questions about
the process staging the Vagina Monologues. This 'talk back' will also give
everyone the space to react to the show, explore it's intricacies, and will
generally serve as an open forum for any discussion of Vagina
Monologues-related issues.  Performances will be on the 10th, 11th, and 12th
of February (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Doors open at 7:00 Performance
begins promptly at 7:30.  Admission: $10 Student Discount: $7 OR an equal
donation of toiletries or hygiene products (Toilet paper, toothpaste, soap,
diva cups, tampons, pads, etc..)  Tickets will be available the day of
performances outside the Recital Hall.  Advance tickets can be purchased at
The Box Office in the COM Building at Evergreen but only in you are NOT
donating items to barter for a ticket. (The Box Office simply doesn't have
the space to store donations)
*10PM: Report to the Dance Floor,* Le Voyeur, 404 4th Ave
A bumpin' dance night at Le Voyeur! Hosted by DJs: Albatross, Fickle,
Sxx/Mgck
*10PM: Michael Shrieve's Spellbinder, *Eastside Tavern, 410 E 4th Ave.
Original drummer of Santana brings his all-star cast to Olympia

*Friday, Feb. 11,* 1790, Society of Friends petitions the US Congress to
emancipate slaves.
*2PM: Climate justice in the NW,* Evergreen, Sem II D1105
Please join Students for a Democratic Society for presentations from Pat
Rasmussen of the World Temperate Rainforest Network and Kim Marks of Rising
Tide North America. Learn about local campaigns for climate justice and
their context within the rich history of environmental and climate activism
in the Pacific Northwest.
*7- 10PM: Reception- Stills from the Basement, *Northern 321 4th Ave
For the month of February, Northern is pleased to exhibit “Stills from the
Basement” featuring the work of the seven interns at The Evergreen State
College Photography Center (also known as Photoland). Their work is a
product of unlimited access to facilities, resources and complete immersion
in process. As a whole, the artists are unified by their persistence to
expand beyond boundaries set by their medium, driven by a desire to develop
their techniques and bodies of work. Simultaneously, they are set apart by
their unique perspectives, styles and approaches to photography.
*7:30PM: Heartsparkle Players Playback Theater, *Traditions Cafe, 300 5th
Ave. SW, $5-10
This month we will be up on stage with The Thunders, a group of young adults
who have taken Playback Theatre workshops with us for the past eleven years.
(no one turned away)
*8PM: Parallel Lives a comedy, Elizabeth Lord & Lauren O'Neill,* Midnight
Sun, 113 N. Columbia St.
Prodigal Sun Productions presents a play with 34 Characters, 15 Stories, 2
actors: Elizabeth Lord and Lauren O'Neill in PARALLEL LIVES  A Comedy
Directed by Josh Anderson  FEBRUARY 11,12,17, 18, 19, 20 (Sunday Night!),
24, 25, and 26, 2011 Showtime 8:00 pm for all dates Tickets $12 Available at
the door or online:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/153339

*Saturday, Feb. 12,* 1809, Charles Darwin born, wrote Origin of a Species.
*8PM: Cave Singers, Whalebones and guests,* the Northern, $8
*6- 11:30PM: Valentine's Sushi Dinner,* ABC House,
Enjoy our famous pink sushi rolls with miso soup and Japanese curry. It's
Free Radio Olympia's annual Valentine's Saturday Secret Cafe! Vegan?
Gluten-free? Vegetarian? Not? There's a pink sushi roll for everyone!
$10-$15 all-you-can-eat. Saturday, February 12. 6-9:30 pm. A Dance Party
will follow at 10:00 featuring DJ GJP (lounge vibrations) and Timezone
(hiphop). $0-$1000 donation.
*7 - 2AM: Countdown To Love 3 "Local Music and Barter Fair,"* The Loft on
Cherry, 508 Legion
A night of music with Danny Kelly, High Ceiling, PTZKE, and Bodhi Drip.
Plenty of tables will be open for anyone to display their, crafts, art,
music, ideas, etc... Though you do not need to barter to come to this event,
it's OK to just DANCE. This is ALL AGES and only $5 This is also a Pizza T's
Z Kamp experience album release show Everyone attending gets a free eco
friendly version of the album called Iwannago part A.  Local organic food
snacks and dinner options available. High Ceiling and PTZKE will be creating
their very own custom flavors. A recreation of the infamous Wavy Gravy
flavor might make an appearance too?? John Kersting will be introducing the
bands and the Countdown to Love which happens 10 seconds before midnight.
Sid and Mary of Squidstock Productions will be providing the ambiance and
Tye Dyes.  The New PTZKE album "Iwannago part A"which you'll get for free at
the show; Features Danny Kelly of Heliotroupe and Noel Lieseke of Soundose
and many more local talents.  Use www.zkamp.com to surf the web. It's not
just a place to get Pizza T's Z Kamp experience music for free but also a
great place to surf the web and get great local coupons, and Pizza deals.
*7- 9PM: Mud Bay Jugglers 30th Anniversary Show, *Washington Center, 512
Washington St SE
Every five years since 1980 the Mud Bay Jugglers have produced a special
show for the Olympia community. This year’s event promises exceptional
juggling, music, comedy and a touch of sentiment. These masters of
levity—Doug Martin, Alan Fitzthum,and Harry Levine—have captivated audiences
of all ages at theaters, universities, festivals and events throughout the
United States and Western Canada. The Jugglers developed a unique
performance style that combined impossible looking juggling with precise
choreography, physical comedy, and theatrical flourishes. Tickets available
through: www.washingtoncenter.org  Adults: $20-­‐25 Students/Seniors: $15
Kids 13 & Under: $10 Groups of 20+: $16-­‐$20
*8PM: Back Porch Swing, *Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave SW, $12, student/low
income $8
Great new songs and tunes, full of songs, swing, Irish, French and French
Canadian tunes, original compositions, fine vocal harmonies and lots of fun.

*Sunday, Feb. 13,* 1982, Río Negro Massacre in Guatemala.
*2- 4PM: **Straw Hat String Band,* Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave. SW
Music by the Straw Hat String Band. On the 2nd Sunday of each month we’ll
have some free acoustic music in the cafe.The Straw Hat String Band is a
fervent acoustic traditional band that does interpretations of many folk
genres - Contradance, Irish, Old Timey, Québécois, Métis, American Roots,
Blues, Rock, Jazz, and Latin.
*4PM: Bridges Not Walls Meeting,* MIXX 96, State and Washington
BNW 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. Call 943-8642 for more information.
*5PM: Open Shape Note Singing, *Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave SW
Open to all who would like to sing in the shape not tradition.
*6- 9PM: Double Header Roller Derby!* Skateland, 1200 S. Bay Rd., $15
Bout 1: Oly Rollers Bella Donnas VS Whidbey Island Roller Girls Bout 2: Oly
Rollers Cosa Nostra Donnas VS Montreal Roller Derby League  The Oly Rollers
present a smash-tastic double header event that will bring International
Women's Flat Track Roller Derby to Olympia! In the first bout of the
evening, the Oly Rollers Bella Donnas will be going toe stop to toe stop
with the ladies of Oak Harbor, WA, the Whidbey Island Roller Girls! In the
second smack-down of the evening, The Oly Rollers Cosa Nostra Donnas will be
taking on the ladies of the Montreal Roller Derby League. Tickets for this
event are on sale on-line for $15 via Brown Paper Tickets at the following
link: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/142644
*7- 10PM: **Queer Takeover,* Media Island
 Queer potluck every Sunday night at Media Island.
*7PM: Countdown To Love 3 "Local Music and Barter Fair,"* The Loft, 508
Legion
A night of music with Danny Kelly, High Ceiling, PTZKE, and Bodhi Drip.
Plenty of tables will be open for anyone to display their, crafts, art,
music, ideas, etc... Though you do not need to barter to come to this event,
it's OK to just DANCE.... This is ALL AGES and only $5 This is also a Pizza
T's Z Kamp experience album release show Everyone attending gets a free eco
friendly version of the album called Iwannago part A.  Local organic food
snacks and dinner options available. High Ceiling and PTZKE will be creating
their very own custom flavors. A recreation of the infamous Wavy Gravy
flavor might make an appearance too...?? John Kersting will be introducing
the bands and the Countdown to Love which happens 10 seconds before
midnight.

*Monday, Feb. 14,* Valentines Day, avoid corporate crap.
*NOON- 2PM: FEED OUR PEOPLE! *Sylvester Park, Legion and Capitol
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR CUTTING SOCIAL SERVICES DURING THE WORST RECESSION
SINCE WWII! Lunch at the Capitol building at 1 p.m. We will have lunch at
the Capitol every Monday starting Feb. 7th, so if you can't come this time,
come next time!  Join POWER (Parents Organizing for Welfare and Economic
Rights) as we gather for food, community-building and organizing around the
budget cuts this Monday. We will become a persistent presence at the
capitol--they can't pretend we don't exist anymore. Our legislature is
violating human rights by removing the only source of income for thousands
of Washington families. It is time to stand together, support each other and
make our voices heard.  Tell your stories, talk about the cuts, network,
talk to your legislators, and break bread. Invite your friends! We all need
our community more than ever.  Lunch will be provided, but bring some to
share if you want!   POWER Parents Organizing for Welfare and Economic
Rights 309 5th Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 352 9716
welfarerights at riseup.net http://www.oly-wa.us/power/
*NOON- 1PM: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Washington State Parks -- a
Long-Term Investment,* State Capital Museum, 211 - 21st Ave. SW, $2 donation
During the depths of the Great Depression President Franklin Delano
Roosevelt launched the Civilian Conservation Corps as a way to conserve
natural resources and assist unemployed young men. In Washington State the
CCC played a significant role in the early development of the area's park
system. This program will highlight the accomplishments of the CCC and the
lasting benefits of their regional work, including local examples such as
Millersylvania State Park.  The public program is part of the "Bridging Time
and Connecting Places" Lecture Series at the State Capital Museum. Suggested
donation to each presentation is $2. You are welcome to bring lunch. Coffee,
tea and cookies will be served. Come Celebrate Washington History!
Washington State Historical Society, and State Capital Museum presented by
Ryan Karlson, Interpretive Program Manager, (360) 753-2580
*6PM: KOWA LP FM 106.5 Public Meeting,* Media Island,
*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. 15,* Nirvana Day, Lupercalia, pre-roman fertility festival
*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!
*7- 9:30: The Struggle for Democracy and Justice in Egypt, Tunisia, the
Middle East and North Africa, *Traditions Cafe, 5th and Water,
Panel Discussion: Sparked in late December, 2010 by the Tunisian revolt, a
wave of uprisings has spread rapidly across North Africa and the Middle
East, capturing the attention and imagination of the world. These uprisings
are of world historic significance. In this unfolding wave of resistance,
the popular uprising in Egypt against the three decade old dictatorship of
Hosni Mubarak has come to occupy center stage. Join us for a panel
discussion focusing upon the roots and dynamics of this developing political
moment in Egypt and the region, up to date information about what is
happening as well as the possible implications and future possibilities for
Egypt and other countries in the region including Palestine-Israel, and
beyond, and the U.S. role. Speakers will include Savvina Chowdhury
(Evergreen professor of feminist economics), Hassan Ziada (born in
Alexandria, Egypt; presently an adjunct faculty at Washington State
University, and Imam at the Islamic Center of Tri-Cities), Steve Niva
(Evergreen professor of international political-economy and Middle East
studies), and David Price (St. Martin’s professor of anthropology and
sociology). All the speakers have studied Egypt, and lived and traveled
there.  Following their presentations, we will open up the space for
questions and discussion. For more information, email: j_bhill at hotmail.com;
phone 253-334-8871
*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- 8PM: Films: Tehran Has No More Pomegranates! and Song of Sparrows, *
Evergreen
8th Annual Mideast Film Festival http://filmfest.mideastsolidarity.org/
 *7- 9PM: Korea Stories by Helena Meyer-Knapp, *Evergreen, Sem 2 C 1105
The New and The Traditional, Confucians and Buddhists,  North Korea and
South Korea,  Japan and Korea, Samsung, Possco and LG, The Asia Cup and
Winter Olympics. Hear and see more about all of these learned in the last
two years while I was teaching at the Kyung Hee University Graduate School
of Peace Studies.
*8- 4:15PM: Environmental Lobby Day:
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The state’s leading environmental organizations and hundreds of citizen
lobbyists are coordinating their efforts to push for the Environmental
Priorities legislative Package.

*Wednesday, Feb. 16,* 1996, Zapatistas & Mexican Gov sign San Andreas
accords on indigenous autonomy.
*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
*2- 4PM: David Rovics, Danny Kelly and Friends on Honduras!* Evergreen,
Lecture Hall 5, free
David Rovics, Danny Kelly, & Autococoon. ALL ABOUT REVOLUTIONARY HONDURAS:
David Rovics: http://www.davidrovics.com/ Danny Kelly:
http://www.myspace.com/dannykellysongs Autococoon:
http://www.myspace.com/myspiritanimal Speakers on Honduras between sets,
longer sets in the evening. Wheel chair accessible!
*6:30PM: Poetry night,* Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave SW
Featured poet and open mic. Sponsored by the Olympia Poetry Network.
*8- 1AM: David Rovics, Danny Kelly and Friends, Honduras Benefit!* The
Cherry Loft, 508 Legion, $8-16 sliding
David Rovics, Danny Kelly, Autococoon, 1985 & Toland Wright. A BENEFIT FOR
REVOLUTIONARY HONDURAS: David Rovics: http://www.davidrovics.com/ Danny
Kelly: http://www.myspace.com/dannykellysongs Autococoon:
http://www.myspace.com/myspiritanimal 1985:
http://masarecords.bandcamp.com/Toland Wright:
http://tolandwright.bandcamp.com/album/birds  Also DJ Ruthliss will be
playing pop music between sets! Beer garden! Movie! More!
 *8PM: Into the Belly of the Whale,* The Cherry Loft, 508 Legion
8th Annual Mideast Film Festival http://filmfest.mideastsolidarity.org/
*6PM: Langdon Winner, “Hacktivism in Spain,” *Evergreen, Lecture Hall 1,
free
*1:30- 3PM: Medicine Making,* Evergreen, Organic Farmhouse
A hands-on workshop covering external herbal remedies M.A.S.H presents the
Olympia Free Herbal Clinic Workshop Series!! 5 workshops running every
Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:00 about herbal health and healing. Workshop series
begins February 2nd and runs through March 2nd. All workshops are free and
open to all audiences. Come!
* 4- 7:30PM: Films: This Palestinian Life, Journey 110, No Way Through, and
Checkpoint,* Evergreen
8th Annual Mideast Film Festival http://filmfest.mideastsolidarity.org/

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/ Local Review
Media Island's Local Media Watch:
http://www.netvibes.com/olyblogwatch#Prolific-Bloggers
Oly Blog: Prairies and Oak Woodlands Info, by Thad Curtz
http://olyblog.net/prairies-and-oak-woodlands-info
Janineslittlehollywood: County Commissioners Maintain Biomass Moratorium by
Janine Gates.
http://janineslittlehollywood.blogspot.com/2011/02/county-commissioners-maintain-biomass.html
Free Radio Olympia: Streaming music from 98.5
http://www.frolympia.org/
Shelton Progressive: Letter to State Legislature on Biomass.
http://sheltonprogressive.blogspot.com/<http://sheltonprogressive.blogspot.com/2011/02/dear-members-of-washington-state.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/
Olympia Power and Light
http://www.olympiapowerandlight.com/
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/ Under-Reported
Media Island's Weekly News Roundup:
Mother Jones:
http://motherjones.com
Truth Dig:
http://www.truthdig.com/
Common Dreams:
http://www.commondreams.org
Alternet:
http://www.alternet.org
Reclaim the Media:
http://www.reclaimthemedia.org/
 Narco News:
http://narcosphere.narconews.com
Venezuela Analysis:
http://venezuelanalysis.com
Upside Down World:
http://upsidedownworld.org/
Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com
CEPR:
http://www.cepr.net
Monthly Review:
http://monthlyreview.org/
Wikileaks:
http://www.wikileaks.ch/
Stop FBI:
http://www.stopfbi.net
Institute for Policy Studies:
http://www.ips-dc.org/
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/ Later Dates
*Media Island Weekly: Preview of NEXT week. Feb. 17- 23
Thursday, Feb. 17,
Feb. 17- 20: Oly Old Time Fest! *
Thurs&Sat square dances, Thurs Honky Tonk dance, Fri and Sat workshops, Fri
concert. Featuring Flat Rock Stringband, Squirrel Butter, New Five Cents,
The Shadies and more. We got a grant to fly out some bona-fide Appalachian
musicians from Kentucky and caller Fred Park from North Carolina, so this
year's festy is not to be missed! Learn to call dances, play fiddle, sing
shapenote and more at our free workshops. Find full schedule, buy discount
advance tickets, and raffle tickets for a handmade festy quilt online at
www.olyoldtime.org/ Yeehaw!"
*11- NOON: "THE ONLY BLACK STUDENT," Author Lull Mengesha, *SPSCC, Student
Union Building, room 119
Lull Mengesha has both a undergraduate and graduate degree from the
University of Washington. As one of the only 3 percent of UW students who
are black, he was aware from very early in his academic career of the unique
challenges students of color face in Predominantly White Institutions, from
what he calls the "Tyrone factor" (being mistaken for every other student of
color on campus) to developing the study habits and social networks students
need to maximize success.  Lull  became a peer mentor and eventually wrote
down his experiences in his book, "The Only Black Student." He will be at
South Puget Sound Community College to share his experiences with students,
faculty and staff--public is welcome, especially if you are a college bound
student or someone who works with young people headed for higher education!
http://dailyuw.com/2009/12/8/only-black-student/
*3PM: Coal Country A Free Film Screening,* Evergreen, Sem 2, E 1105
Doors at 3 pm, Intro 3:15, Film at 3:30  Followed by short issue briefing
and discussion. COAL COUNTRY is a dramatic look at modern coal mining. We
get to know working miners along with activists who are battling coal
companies in Appalachia. Families have lived in the region for generations,
and most have ancestors who worked in the mines. Everyone shares a deep love
for the land, but MTR (Mountain Top Removal mining which has leveled over
500 Appalachian Mountains) is tearing them apart. We explore meanings behind
promises of “cheap energy.” Join members of the Evergreen MES program and
the Washington Sierra Club for this free event and learn more about how coal
impacts Washington, and what we are doing in our backyard to break our coal
habit and end these destructive mining practices.
http://Coalcountrythemovie.com  www.coalfreewashington.com
*5- 9PM: Films and Speaker: Tale of Existence, To Know is Not Enough, and
Hatem Abudayyeh,* Evergreen
8th Annual Mideast Film Festival http://filmfest.mideastsolidarity.org/
*6:30- 8:30PM: The Business Case for Sustainability- One Company’s
Journey,*Urban Onion Ballroom, 116 Legion Way SE
The Business Case for Sustainability - One Company’s Journey, with Joyce
LaValle, InterfaceFlor. In 1995 Interface, Inc. adopted “Mission Zero”: By
2020 this petroleum-intensive carpet company would have zero net impact on
the environment - they are 1/2 way there! While reducing net greenhouse gas
emissions by 82% and diverting more 150 million pounds of used carpet from
landfills, they cut costs, increased sales by 2/3 and doubled profits. For
15 years, Ms. LaValle has helped lead Interface’s ascent of “Mt.
Sustainability.” This journey has been incredibly good for business. Joyce
will tell the story, and discuss how local businesses can benefit by
starting on this journey today! Come for the Mini-Expo of Leading Green
Builders!  Program begins at 7pm. Please RSVP for Catered Buffet (email or
754-6152)
*8PM: Kithara, Mangled Bohemians, Paintings for Animals and Marlo Eggplant,
*the Northern, $8
*7- 9:30 PM: “5 Week Foundations of Nonviolent Communication” *
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. Contact Liv Monroe for location,
cost and more information:  357-4503 livmonroe at gmail.com
*7PM: THE FLAPPER (1920) Director Alan Crosland, *The Washington Center, 512
Washington St SE, Tickets: $9.75 - $17.50 + $2.50 Fee
Whenever we hear "flapper girl", we all think of the head-turningly
beautiful, wise-cracking Jazz Age lass with the bobbed hair who's the life
of the party -- but before the popularization of that image, there was The
Flapper, the film that started it all, featuring of the most popular star of
the 1920’s (but an elusive name to us now,) Olive Thomas. Written by
influential female screenwriter Frances Marion, the story follows a teenage
girl cursed with being full of life in a Footloose-style morally restrictive
Florida town.

*Friday, Feb. 18,*
*4- 9PM: Films and Speakers: One Family in Gaza with Filmmaker Jen Marlowe,
Gaza-London with Ramzy Baroud, and Rachel Leah Jones,* Evergreen
8th Annual Mideast Film Festival http://filmfest.mideastsolidarity.org/
*8PM: Jim Malcolm, *Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave. SW, $15 Student/low income
$10
Award-winning Scottish folk performer Jim Malcolm has garnered many fans in
Olympia. He returns from across the waters with his infectious humor, his
fine songwriting and singing, and his deft guitar playing. He routinely gets
reviews such as these, “Quietly, unforcefully and undeniably stunning” -
Mojo or “A master of well chosen words and melodic inventiveness.” – Rock
‘n’ Reel
*7- 10PM: Acoustic Show with Baker London and Kimya Dawson, *The Swamp
House, 1407 Wheeler Ave SE
Join Olympia's own Baker London and Kimya Dawson for an all-acoustic
evening.
*7PM: Judy Shepard, Gay Rights Activist & Mother of Matthew Shepard, *The
Minnaert Center, 2011 Mottman Rd SW
The SPSCC Queer Straight Alliance is proud to present an awakening evening
with Judy Shepard.  "On October 8, 1998, Judy and Dennis Shepard were
awakened in the middle of the night in Saudi Arabia, where Dennis works, by
a telephone call no parent should ever have to receive. What they heard
changed their lives forever. Their eldest son, Matthew, was in a coma after
having been brutally attacked—because he was gay. The distraught parents
flew to Ft. Collins, Colorado, and met-up with their youngest son, Logan, to
visit Matthew in the hospital. On October 12, Matthew passed away.
*7:30PM: Marcia Ball and the Voice of Wetlands Allstars, *Washington Center,
512 Washington St SE, $18.25 - $44.50
Featuring Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Johnny Sansone, Waylon
Thibodeaux, and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux. Over the course of her
three-decade plus career, Marcia Ball has developed a large and enthusiastic
fan base with her smoldering blend of swampy R&B, high energy blues and
heart-wrenching ballads.  The Voice of the Wetlands Allstars were founded in
2005 when some of Louisiana's most prominent musicians got together and
produced a benefit CD for the Voice of the Wetlands non-profit organization.
The loss of South Louisiana's wetlands is a serious environmental problem,
contributes to the loss of the musicians' unique culture, heritage and
livelihood and was made even worse by the destruction from Hurricane
Katrina. This will be a rousing good time!

*Saturday, Feb. 19*
*11AM: NW Detention Center Vigil,* Oly Rafah Mural, by the Brotherhood Bar.
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.
Emailbridgesnotwalls at riseup.net or call (503) 970-3399 by Friday for more
information on what to bring (and what not to bring).
*7- 11PM: Film Festival Reception with Invincible and the film Challenging
Power with filmmaker Johan Genberg,* Capital Theater
8th Annual Mideast Film Festival http://filmfest.mideastsolidarity.org/
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."
*
Sunday, Feb. 20,
**2PM: A Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Jam,* Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave. SW

This is a 3rd Sunday monthly jam of bluegrass and acoustic musicians
6:30- 10PM: Films: Life on Wheels and Occupation Has No Future, Traditions
Cafe
8th Annual Mideast Film Festival http://filmfest.mideastsolidarity.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.
*7PM: Uke and Singalong, *Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave. SW  Veteran folk
musicians and uke enthusiasts and teachers Steve Einhorn and Kate Power
bring a community event.
7- 9PM: Speaker: Laila el-Haddad, First Christian Church
8th Annual Mideast Film Festival http://filmfest.mideastsolidarity.org/

*Tuesday, Feb. 22,*
*NOON- 2PM: Speaker: Ramzy Baroud,* Evergreen Campus – Tacoma
8th Annual Mideast Film Festival http://filmfest.mideastsolidarity.org/
*NOON- 2PM: Film: The Mafia Principle of Global Hegemony,* Evergreen Campus
8th Annual Mideast Film Festival http://filmfest.mideastsolidarity.org/

*Wednesday, Feb. 23, *
*3- 5 PM: Maddness First Aid Kit Workshop,* Evergreen, Sem 2 A3105
The Icarus Project invites you to make Madness First Aid Kits with us! A
Madness First Aid Kit is a collection of tools and self-care items that you
can have stored away for a bad day or a crisis. At the workshop we will be
collaging boxes for our kits and discussing what we can put in them.  We
will also be making journals and other arts & crafts. We will be providing
arts supplies, but feel free to bring art supplies to share! There will also
be vegan cup cakes and tea. ♥  Suggestions of stuff to bring:  - shoe boxes
- old magazines and pictures to collage with - herbs and tinctures - stuff
that makes you smile - music you like (we can burn cds!) - chocolate and
other foods you like that are non-perishable - things you find comforting
(be creative)
*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 andwww.localtoglobal.org  FOR
*
Saturday, Feb. 26,*
*8PM: Casey Neill, *Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave. SW, $12, $8 student/ low
income
Casey Neill’s sound combines narrative story songs, haunting ballads, and
high energy whiskey fueled rave ups. Casey Neill tours extensively in the
US, Japan, and UK. Along the way, his sound has explored traditional
Scots/Irish music, Americana, post punk, and indie folk. Five records of
Casey’s music have been released. The latest recording ‘Goodbye to the Rank
and File’ has garnered rave reviews from radio, press, and blogs. It is the
first to feature his band, the Norway Rats. Casey has a good Olympia
following and it has been a long time since his last Traditions appearance.
He will be touring solo when he comes to Traditions. "These are songs with
stories well told. This is what it's all about" Steve Earle.
*
Media Island Weekly's LATER DATES!*
*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.
*
Thursday, March 3,*
8PM: Steve Smith & Chris Sanders, Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave, $12, $8
student/ low income
This vocal duo not only features some strong original tunes but outstanding
instrumentation.
*
Friday, March 4,*
7:30PM: FOR Benefit with Tom Rawson, Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave, $10- 25
The long-standing peace group, the Olympia Chapter of the Fellowship of
Reconciliation presents their annual benefit show with noted peace activist
and singer Tom Rawson. Tom will get you singing and laughing and besides, as
in his words, he has a banjo and he is not afraid to use it. Rawson has
charmed and invigorated audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest with his
infectious wit, energy and songs that you just can’t resist singing along
with. Admission is at a self-determined price of between $10 and $25.
*
Saturday, March 5,*
8PM: John Stowell & Paul Meyers, Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave, $12, $8
student/ low income
Two outstanding jazz guitarists grace our stage. John Stowell is well-known
for his work and tonight he will be joined by New York guitarist Paul
Meyers. They will perform solo as well as a duo for a jazz show that you
would not want to miss.
*
Sunday, March 6,*
2:30- 5PM: Jazz Jam, Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave,
The Jazz community of the South Sound will hold a jazz jam in our cafe on
the 1st Sunday of the month. Free to all.
*
Thursday, March 10- 12 & 17- 19,*
The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County (DRC) is offering its
40-hour Mediation Training March 10-12  and 17-19, 2011, in Olympia. The
class meets Thursday evenings and all day Friday and Saturday each week. The
training fee is $625.  Pre-registration is required.  Learn powerful skills
for helping people to solve conflicts in a healthy way that you can use at
home, at work or as a volunteer for the DRC.  For more information or to
register, call 956-1155 or check out our website at www.mediatethurston.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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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.thundervalley.org/
http://carbon.cudenver.edu/fwc/
http://www.wsdp.org/

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.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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