November 24
Seattle Sites of the Day:

Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets

RealChange: Like Family - PSKS: There for the Kids

RealChange: No Picnic - Homeless Kids Lobby in Olympia

"We are an advocacy / education group that works with homeless and street involved youth / young adults.

"We are having an agency sharing day on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2000, 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Bring information about your agency and be prepared to share what you do in the community."

1411 E. Olive Way (lower level)
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 276-8500

- Elaine Simons
peacehype@msn.com

Black Ball Radio

"Black Ball is kicking off the development of the new Black Ball Studios in Seattle, Washington by offering Internet radio workshops at the studio.

"These workshops are taught by qualified instructors, and are intended to provide participants with all the training required to build a simple Shoutcast MP3 driven Internet radio station.

"Basic Windows PC skills are prerequisite to attendance. Each workshop will be limited to 6 participants. The tuition for each workshop in November is $25. Here's a list of the topics to be covered in each workshop:

- Internet Radio Primer

- Basic audio production gear requirements

- Basic PC and Internet connection requirements

- Basic software requirements

- Setup and configuration of Shoutcast server software

- Setup and configuration of Shoutcast encoder software

- Basic website publication of Internet radio streams

- Basic live audio production techniques for Internet radio

- Integration strategies for broadcast radio solutions

"... All workshop participants will obtain hands-on experience by collaborating in construction of a complete and functioning live Internet radio station. Every participant will leave with the skills required to build and run a Shoutcast driven internet radio station.

"Workshops will be held on:

Saturday 11/25   3:00 - 6:00 pm
Sunday 11/26   3:00 - 6:00 pm
Monday 11/27   7:00 - 10:00 pm
Tuesday 11/28   7:00 - 10:00 pm

"... Reserve your slot now by emailing info@aedigital.com or calling Allan at (206) 501-6709."

WTO History Project

"The project includes an extensive series of interviews with protest organizers, participants, and analysts; an archive of materials and artifacts from the protests; a forthcoming historical account of the protests and the months of organizing that preceded them; and this web site. ...

"We are also developing a collection of personal accounts written by participants. Interviews have included discussions of protest goals, strategies, personal anecdotes and other subjects.

"In the near future, a collection of recorded interviews and/or transcriptions will be available for public use in the UW Library Archive/Special Collections. Some transcriptions are now available online... and we expect most to be available by the end of the year.

"Please send comments or questions to wtohist@u.washington.edu."

"Prepare for WTO Anniversary events in a nonviolent direct action training led by Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia.

"Topics will include history and philosophy of nonviolence and direct action, affinity groups, defusing violence, role plays, quick decision-making, arrest, the legal process, jail solidarity, and more.

"Sliding scale (no-one turned away for lack of funds) $5 - $50. Info and preregistration: Community Action Network (206) 632-1656."

Street Theater Group

Saturday, November 25, 2:00 p.m. at Community Action Network, 115 Prefontaine.

"Meeting to prepare for WTO anniversary events of the street theater group, to work out details of script, put finishing touches on puppets, rehearse. New people welcome! We still need actors / puppetistas. Jesse (206) 723-6260."

N30 Big Group Meeting

Saturday, November 25, 5:30 p.m. at Community Action Network, 115 Prefontaine.

"Meeting of the 'Big Group' to prepare for WTO anniversary events, of people who are organizing events for N30 week. Send agenda items to Dale, who will be facilitating, dalhdgs@aol.com."

Jam for Justice

Sunday, November 26, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Tent Village III at El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave S. on Beacon Hill.

"Jam For Justice presents a benefit for Tent Village, a WTO Protest Anniversary event. Let the City know how you feel. Come join in for refreshments, song, and merriment while helping to promote community awareness about homelessness and the need for low income and transitional housing.

"Food Not Bombs will be donating soup, and entertainment will include folk legend Jim Page, Celtic crooner Joe Martin (of Clay Pipe), Paula Maya, Jim Hinde, Street Poet Laureates, Mark Taylor-Canfield, and many more special guests.

"All proceeds go to Share / Wheel... Suggested donation $10. No one will be turned away. Participants are also requested to bring surplus winter stuff, such as coats, hats, gloves, sweaters, blankets, sleeping bags, etc."

Sponsored by Real Change, National Lawyer's Guild, Jam For Justice, Independent Media Center.

Info: Bob Siegel (206) 624-9392 or bob@msfseattle.com or Cinde MacGugan cinde@gte.net

N29 Celebrate the Movement

Wednesday, November 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Showbox Music Club (206-628-3151), 1426 1st at Pike.

"A benefit show for Jam for Justice and the Independent Media Center. Featured artists include Source of Labor, folk legends Jim Page and Artis the Spoonman, Big Medicine, Basement Nation, The Anti Fascist Marching Band, Firedancers, The Danny Godinez Band, and special guests TBA.

"Tickets can be purchased at the IMC, Speakeasy, Left Bank Books, and the Showbox ticket office.

"Info: Bob Siegel (206) 624-9392 or bob@msfseattle.com or Cinde MacGugan cinde@gte.net or (425) 445-7748."