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Seattle Community Network |
Wednesday,
December 6, 2000 |
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December 6
Nippon Kan Theater, 6th Ave. and S Washington St. "Earth Arts Performance and Productions invites all WTO protest organizations to set up free information tables at its 12th Month / New Millennium Cabaret, in which local performers are offering their talents to help raise money for women and children in domestic violence shelters and assist the educational needs of homeless kids. "A variety show combining drama; comedy; music; performance poetry; African, Middle Eastern, Russian Gypsy, Flamenco, Modern and Hip Hop dance; and rock 'n roll, by a range of professional performers and students. "For the first time in recorded memory, way beyond an open mic, there will be 'Open Stage.' Bring your act, sign up during intermission and perform in the second half. "... Free buffet Sunday only included in the price of a ticket. $10 advance, $12 at the box office. Reserve tickets at (206) 722-5300."
"Support the children in the African American community by attending. ... "Proceeds go towards programs including several pre-college initiative and NSBE junior activities which promote academic excellence in our students while encouraging them to follow educational paths and career fields geared towards math, science, and engineering. "Dinner, Kwanzaa history and ceremony, African dancers, games, and more." $20 in advance, $25 at door. Tickets and info: (425) 965-6208.
"Demonstration to stop the killing of Palestinians in Israel and the Occupied Territories." Info: Samy (206) 890-5213.
"... Join Seattle CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador), to celebrate 20 years of struggle, activism, solidarity and inspiration from the Salvadoran people. "Salvadoran dinner, drinks, salsa lessons, revolutionary memorabilia auction, stories, and more! Come early for dinner! Pupusas, platanos, frijoles." $8 - $15 sliding scale. Suggested donation $20, no one turned away. RSVP and info: (206) 325-5494.
"La-Ba-Te-Yah seeks to provide a safe and nurturing environment for homeless youth, combining Native American wisdom and ceremony with modern educational, medical and social services. The three-story, 36-bed home offers transitional and state group housing to youth between the ages of 12 and 21. "Youth can stay for up to 18 months and are provided with access to medical and educational services, case management, life skills training and career counseling in preparation to living and working on their own." $10 includes dinner, entertainment, dancing. 21 years or older only. Info or tickets: Adam (206) 233-7089.
"Diversity Arts Project presents its Winter Spectacular, a positive, meaningful alternative to the general holiday season entertainment fare. "The Gathering is a powerful glimpse of human history, based on Native American legend, a multi-media show which combines the visual arts with voice, live original music and dramatic dance." $15 general, $7 for children 12 and under, $37 for family of four. Reservations (206) 323-7663 or pay at door. ASL interpreted.
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December 3 - 9
Seattle Site of the Week: 
Studio X
Seattle Microradio Communications Commission
National Lawyers Guild Committee on
Democratic Communications
Studio X Benefit Show Thursday, December 7 at 9:00 p.m. Zak's Saloon, 206 5th Ave N. near the Space Needle. "... here's an opportunity for you to help Studio X remain broadcasting, and have a good time in the process. "$5 (cheap). Who's playing: August Spies (political punk rock), Me Infecto (drum and bass), 20 Units of Dope (metal). Are they any good?: Yes. ... "Wanna do more? Come on down to the Speakeasy Cafe every second Sunday of the month [December 10] at 2:00 p.m. and sign up for a slot in Studio X to make your OWN media. ...
Volunteer at Studio X
Seeking Community Organizations
"Studio X is seeking community organizations interested in broadcasting their voices. Studio X is programming NEWS AND COMMUNITY VIEWS shows and we would like your organization to consider producing material to fill one of these time slots. "This is an opportunity for your organization to expand current education and outreach efforts, to gain experience in broadcasting, and to join others in expanding the public's access to local, independent media. "There are several social change movements within our local community and we hope that Studio X and the MicroRadio Network can make a connection between what is happening here (in Seattle and the West Coast) and elsewhere (national and international)."
Broadcasting a Micropower Neighborhood FM Signal
"We will ship you out an MRS1 (Micro Radio Station in a box). You will be able to download our stream (or any *other* audio stream) from the internet, or ANY audio source) and BROADCAST on micro FM to your neighborhood. Can you say 'fuck the man'... We bet you can! ... "Included with your MRS1 will be a set of open frequencies in your area made available to you by your local MicroRadio Communications Commission (in Seattle, contact: smrcc@MicroRadio.net). You can set up to broadcast within minutes, right from your home! ... "By sending out a stream to the world wide web, our actions are protected under the first amendment as FREE SPEECH! WE actually are commiting no crimes, YOU ARE! "Those of YOU who download our signal and rebroadcast us in micro-powered fm WILL BE the front line culture war heros! Now YOU can be the pirate in pirate radio! "Who would have ever thought that less electricty than a bathroom nightlight, you can launch attacks that will end the corporate monopoly on information! "... get off your ass cuz it will not be televised, it will be broadcast ... BY YOU! Contact mpr1@microradio.net if you want an MRS1." |