SF events 7.19

Organic farming produces same corn and soybean yields as
conventional farms, but consumes less energy and no pesticides
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/July05/organic.farm.vs.other.ssl.html

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/07/050714004407.htm
Organic Farms Produce Same Yields As Conventional Farms

CoQ10 miraculously relieves migraines better than medications
http://www.newstarget.com/001227.html

Vit E & organo-Se prevent cocarcinogenic activity arsenite-solar UV in mouse skin
http://carcin.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/bgi180?ijkey=9fWCDuQlFc3RuVw&keytype=ref

Aspartame consumption strongly associated with migraines and seizures
http://www.newstarget.com/008797.html

Attn: Parents of Children Vaccinated Between 1989 and 2003
http://robertfkennedyjr.com/articles.html Mercury / Autism



Recipe for Extinction http://www.johnkaminski.com

Make the Oil Companies PAY for environmental damage
http://www.usalone.com/energy.htm



Good stuff from John Vance: pbnb NOTICE - 7.15.05 [Number One]
http://lists.riseup.net/www/arc/pbnberkeley/2005-07/msg00025.html

Dear pbnb reader, #2 pbnb:

http://lists.riseup.net/www/arc/pbnberkeley/2005-07/msg00027.html

- BushisMush.com - 1000's of hours of Research toward writing Policy Analysis Poetry.
http://bushismush.com


Fighting Fascism Then, and Now
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/071705Y.shtml

http://www.john-loftus.com/bush_nazi_scandal.asp
Former Federal Prosecutor John Loftus confirms the Bush-Nazi scandal



http://www.oilempire.us/dictionary.html
limited hang out: a tactic to fess up to a small crime so that the full crime can remain safely hidden. The most effective limited hang outs persuade political opponents of the perpetrators that the full truth has been exposed, and that the remedies required to cope with the scandal are actually the plans of the perpetrators. The 9/11 limited hang outs - that it was a surprise attack caused by massive intelligence failures, including the supposed inability of different agencies to properly communicate with each other - have resulted in the spectacle of Bush administration opponents endorsing proposals to increase the budgets for the "Homeland Security" police state.
http://www.oilempire.us/newsletters.html









summer festivals:

http://rotr.com Reggae on the River, Frenchs Camp Piercy, CA: August 5th-7th

http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com Nelson BC Canada: August 11-15

http://Solfest.org Hopland, CA: August 20th & 21st

http://BurningMan.com Black Rock City, NV: August 29th – Sept 5th

http://Earthdance.org , Laytonville, CA: Sept 16th-19th

http://Bioneers.org , San Rafael, CA: October 14th-16th

http://greenfestivals.com Nov. 5-6 Brannan @ 8th St. SF


# Mon July 18 + Tue May 19 + Wed May 20
Beginner & Intermediate Intensive: July 18-21 Liquid Hoop Dance San Francisco

BEGINNER LEVEL class provides a total of 4 1/2 hours of training.
Class is designed for those new to hoopdance and still learning basic moves and dance techniques. This class is a pre-requisite for the intermediate level class. Monday's class focuses on torso and arms, Tuesday's class focuses on torso and legs, floorwork and parterwork, Wednesday's class focuses on off body moves. Each evening will have a jam circle to close. Hot music, great people, detailed instruction. Empahsis on mastering all the essentials of hoopdance so you can move on to more challenging exercises and moves with confidence and poise. Beginning class cost $75.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL class provides a total of 4 1/2 hours of training PLUS a 2.5 hour performance lab -- students will perform Thursday evening from 5:30-8pm at the Ferry Building. Fast pace and intermediate/advanced level material given. All students who enroll must have already taken the series once or have spoken prior to Christabel.
Monday's class focuses on torso and arms, Tuesday's class focuses on torso and legs, floorwork and parterwork, Wednesday's class focuses on off body moves. Each evening will have a jam circle to close. Hot music, great people, detailed instruction, always new moves. Empahsis on pushing the envelope of your ability levels in dancing, expressing, flowing through a series of moves and putting it all together in an exicting performance.

Intermediate class cost: $85 for three night series of 3 classes plus performance lab.

For both classes, enrollment preference given to those who take entire series to promote the "intensive hoop bootcamp" experience. Only registration in entire series can guarantee a spot.

Drop in's $30 - you can call day of class to see if there have been cancellations. Small classes limited to 12 students. Class usually sells out so register early to avoid disappointment!

REGISTER ONLINE at http://www.HoopGirl.com Click on the "store" and scroll down to the class you would like to select.

Danzhaus is located at the corner of Connecticut and Cesar Chavez. For directions go to
http://www.Danzhaus.com

Questions? 415-515-0469

Learn more about Christabel at http://www.HoopGirl.com

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Tue July 19

# Tue Jul 19 @ http://cellspace.org 2050 bryant @18th and 19th) 5-7pm every Tues.
hoopy hugs, orange, christabel, and joe bah-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com


# *5:30* PM Peacock Meadows Volleyball in G.G. Park Tue July 19 5:30 PM
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Please BRING A NET if you have one!!!

My recurring nightmare is being chased through GG Park by an angry mob of players with torches, pitchforks, and no nets. The clown nightmares are worse. Much worse.

Miscellaneous stuff: We'll play till it gets too dark to see. This will keep happening weekly until North America tilts too far away from the sun. It usually works out to be 4's matches, occasional doubles, with miscellaneous bastardizations of same depending on who shows up and when. The mosquitos show up around dusk, so plan accordingly (really, plan for this, West Nile is not pleasant). If you don't want to get these emails please delete yourself or send me an angry email, making sure to hit the keys really hard while composing it. Forward this to non-jerk friends if you wish (that's probably how you got this, so somebody out there thinks you're special). Peacock Meadows is in the North East corner of the park, between the Conservatory of Flowers and McLaren Lodge http://www.inetours.com/Pages/SFL...kVws/GGP_Map.html



# Tue July 19th, 6-8pm Healthy School Lunch Campaign Kickoff!
With news reports of childhood obesity capturing headlines around the country, the need to provide young people with healthy food in school cafeterias is a compelling social justice issue on many levels, and the time is ripe to improve this system. We are excited to announce the launch of a new Bay Area-based effort to address this issue by empowering students, parents, teachers, food service providers, and community members to advocate for a change!

Join community members and CHOICE, Citizens for Healthy Options in Children’s Education, to learn how to get involved in the effort to offer healthier food in the school lunch program.

WHERE? San Francisco Public Library-main branch; 100 Larkin St. (at Grove), right near Civic Center BART. We’ll be in the Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, located on the Library’s lower level. Enter on Grove St., make your first right and proceed downstairs. http://www.choiceusa.net
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/84462908.html


# EFF Event on Bloggers' Rights! "Liberty Waits on Your Fingers"
Tuesday, July 19 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Free and open to the public

To kick off EFF's 15th Anniversary celebrations, we're
holding a special BayFF exploring the legal issues
surrounding blogging. The roundtable discussion will
feature EFF Staff Attorney Kurt Opsahl, local celebrity
bloggers, and blog tool gurus.

WHAT: BayFF on Bloggers' Rights
http://www.eff.org/bayff

WHEN: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2005
111 Minna Gallery http://www.111minnagallery.com
111 Minna St @ 2nd Between Mission and Howard

Kurt Opsahl- Moderator

Kurt Opsahl, who leads EFF's bloggers' rights campaign,
is also one of the attorneys representing online
journalists in Apple v. Does, the case in which Apple
Computer, Inc., is seeking to unmask the journalists'
confidential sources for articles about a future Apple
product. Read more about bloggers' rights and Apple v.
Does at http://www.eff.org/bloggers

Violet Blue - Panelist

Violet Blue is a hardworking sex writer, editor, adult book
and video reviewer, and machine artist. By day she works
as Assistant Guest Editor at the popular erotic blog
Fleshbot. Visit Violet's blog at http://www.fleshbot.com
(warning: not work safe).

danah boyd - Panelist

danah boyd is a Ph.D.researcher at the School of Information
Management and Systems at UC Berkeley studying how people
negotiate their presentation of self in mediated social
contexts to unknown audiences. Most of her work revolves
around articulated social networks, blogging, and other
social software. She blogs at Zephoria
http://www.zephoria.org/thoughts misbehaving.net
http://www.misbehaving.net and Many-to-Many
http://www.corante.com/many . Learn more about danah at
http://www.danah.org

Mary Hodder - Panelist

Mary Hodder is an information architect and interaction
designer for several web service companies with social
media sites. Previously a web products manager at
Technorati, Mary works with companies in open source,
photo sharing, and blog aggregation. She blogs at
Napsterization http://www.napsterization.org/stories and was
an original author at bIPlog, the Berkeley Intellectual
Property Weblog http://www.biplog.com

Jackson West - Panelist

Jackson West brings a fresh voice, wit, and style to
SFist, the San Francisco outpost of Gothamist. He
serves up regular restaurant, book, film, theater, music,
and nightlife reviews and edits SFist for free - and
he loves every second of it. Visit Jackson's blog at
http://www.sfist.com

This event is free and open to the general public. You
must be 21+. Refreshments and birthday cake will be
served.

bayff-rsvp [at] eff.org 415-436-9333 x129
http://www.eff.org/bayff


# Tue, Jul 19, 7pm Speaker Event: Kevin Pina Reports Back from Haiti
Berkeley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall 1924 Cedar St. (at Bonita) Berkeley
http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php


# Next all-hands Burn meeting 7/19 - 7pm
David Best Sculpture Hayes St. and Octavia St. 94102
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Hayes+and+Octavia+94115&spn=0.
Let's meet up somewhere different this time.
We're planning to hold our meeting at the David Best sculpture.
A pseudo-potluck in the park, bring cold beverages & snacks!
If its nasty outside we'll retire inside to the nearest suitable bar (TBD)
Haven't heard about this cool Burning Man art in SF yet? Check it!:
http://sfartscommission.org/pubart/about_us/press_releases/2005/6-9-05.htm



Wed Jul 20

# 7/20 7pm: The Conflict in Iraq - Talk by Aaron Glantz & Film "Falluja 2004" (mission district)
"Aaron Glantz's courageous unembeded journalism explains the reality of the US invasion and occupation of Iraq with a clarity and perspective sorely lacking in mainstream media." - Amy Goodman, host Democracy Now!
OCCUPATION AND RESISTANCE: THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ
With Pacifica Radio journalist and author of "How America Lost Iraq"
AARON GLANTZ
And a screening of "FELLUJA 2004"
Wednesday, July 20 at 7 pm
New College of California, 766 Valencia St @ 19th St., SF - FREE
The unprovoked massacre of Iraqi civilians by US troops in Fellujah in early 2004 became a turning point in the occupation of Iraq. As the Iraqi people endured continued violence and chaos, an armed resistance gained wider support. Aaron Glantz will speak about the situation in Iraq, followed by Toshikuni DOI's remarkable documentary film, Felluja 2004.
Aaron Glantz, author of "How America Lost Iraq" and reporter for Pacifica Radio and other media outlets, has visited Iraq three times during the U.S. occupation.
Falluja 2004 (55 min.): Toshikuni DOI was in Falluja two weeks after the US invasion. He was one of the few international journalists able to show the reality of the invasion.
Sponsor: New College Media Studies MA Program, Global Exchange; Media Alliance; LaborFest 2005. Contact: 415-437-3425
New College Media Studies MA Program:
http://www.newcollege.edu/media_studies
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/84134714.html


# http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/b811c09d-f849-492a-80e9-a07a58e17e72
07-20 7:30 PM Otis Fodder (of The Bran Flakes) and I (TradeMark G. of The Evolution Control Committee) will join up to demo our theremins next Wednesday. If you've wanted a chance to see a theremin in person, perhaps learn about it's inner workings, or try your hand at THEREOKE (you guessed it, playing a song melody on theremin to an instrumental track), here's your chance! Also featuring crazy Austrians MONOCHROM...
Details at: http://dorkbot.org/dorkbotsf/
Happening at: http://rxgallery.com 132 Eddy @ Taylor / Mason
ECC will demonstrate their custom-built THIMBLETRON at the next Dorkbot!


# dorkbotSF #19 || monochrom || otis fodder || tradeMark G. || dueling theremins / thereoke || falco
Wed July 20 7:30 PM rxGallery 132 eddy @ Taylor / Mason http://dorkbot.org/dorkbotsf
FREE ADMISSION CASH BAR
come by rxGallery next wed to see monochrom from vienna talk about their work from bartending, cocktail making robots, too pranking art institutions, burying people alive, launching electronic devices with DIY catapults, and a workshop on semaphores!

also otis fodder and tradeMark of evolution control committee will bring theramins for a dueling theremin, thereoke performance. people can play with and talk about how to build one. you are all encouraged to bring your theremins too!

open dork - bring your projects, gadgets, finished or unfinished and geek out amongst your peers!

open dj - bring cds, records, or laptops. rxgallery has the rest of the setup. theme: 80s electornic bleepy music and in honor of our austrian guests, FALCO!

bring your own theremin! can anyone play der kommissar or rock me amadeus on a theremin?

presenters:
monochrom - Experience The Experience Of 1 Baud.
The International Code of Signals serves to facilitate communication at sea. It defines the meaning of alphabetical identification codes for safety and navigation purposes. The key for "sending" was drafted by a committee of the British Board of Trade in 1855 and published in 1857. The 1969 edition, revised in 2003, is still in use today. We have expanded the flag alphabet, not just so that it also includes the @ sign, but so that city dwellers have access to pure communication. The flag alphabet will be taught in a workshop lasting several hours. After a few days set aside for study and practice, we would like, in the form of a competition, to send an identical message cross the city over two equally long routes simultaneously. Will it work?

monochrom is an art-technology-philosophy group of basket weaving enthusiasts and theory do-it-yourselfers having its seat in Vienna and Zeta Draconis. monochrom is the super-affirmation of the globalization trap. monochrom has existed in this (and every other) form since 1993. monochrom.at/english/

tradeMark G and otis fodder - Dueling Theremins and Thereoke
otis is the man! comfort stand records founder, member of the bran flakes, curator of strange sounds and unusual records, lydia lunch/sigue sigue sputnik collaborator, dorkbotSEA webmaster, a man of many talents. find out more from his website:
http://www.otisfodder.com/

TradeMark G. / Mark Gunderson is an audio artist, culture jammer, equipment designer, and organizer. He is best known for founding The Evolution Control Committee in 1986, a band renowned for its copyright-challenging stance. This resulted in the CBS television network threatening suit for sampling newscaster Dan Rather, but also gave The ECC credit for creating the “mash-up” genre of music. TradeMark G. is also the creator of The ECC’s Thimbletron, a live sampling performance instrument, and has been behind all of The ECC’s 16 full-length albums, a videotape, 2 seven-inch records, and even an 8-track tape and a wax cylinder recording. TradeMark G. and The ECC have given over 500 live performances at festivals, concert halls, bars, and galleries in Australia, Germany, Holland, England, France, New York, San Francisco, and elsewhere.
evolution-control.com/

open dork + rock me amadeus open dj portion

donations much appreciated for our hosts rxGallery

hope to see you all there!
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Thu July 21 Full Moon!

# ** July 21 Liquid Hoop Dance students perform at the Ferry Building in San Francisco **
The amazingly phenomenal students of Liquid HoopDance perform in full costum from 5:30-8pm in the Ferry Building in an improvisational hoop jam circle. Come on out and show your support for these dancers as they have one of their first busque-ing experiences. Last month we were placed inside, in front of the Slanted Door resturant, but we could be moved to another location inside, so just wander around and look for all the beautiful hoopdancers and listen for bumpin' music. The Ferry Building is located on the Embarcadero, downtown


# SAVE THE CAN - NO GENTRIFICATION Thur July 21 6PM
590 shotwell @ 20th http://www.ammosf.com
http://www.mirandacaroligne.com http://www.recentpast.org/types/quonset
http://www.bestofthebay.com/2004/classics.html http://www.uncanny.net/~wetzel/lofts.html
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# 7/21: "Sweet 16" Party Will Help Save Animals' Lives 6:30 to 9:30
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/83649182.html El Rio 3158 Mission


# Public Meeting to Strategize and Fight Against the Racist Minuteman Project!

Thursday, July 21st, 7 PM
New College of California, Room 23
766 Valencia (btwn 18th and 19th)
near 16th St./Mission BART
San Francisco

They'll be here in September, let's
get organized now!

We hope to discuss various possible responses to the Minutemen and their allies and to come up with a plan of action that we can implement as soon as possible.

Organized by the recently formed Bay Area Coalition to
Fight the Minutemen

For more information, contact us at
stoptheminutemen [at] riseup.net

(Spanish/English translation will be provided)

Únense con nosotr@s para una

Reunión Publica para
Luchar Contra los Racistas: "Minutemen"

jueves, 21 julio a las 7 PM
New College of California, Cuarto 23
766 Valencia entre 18vo y 19ve
(cerca de 16th St./Mission BART)
San Francisco

Llegarán en septiembre:
¡Organicemosnos ahora!

Discutiremos respuestas posibles variosas a los
Minutemen y sus aliados, y un plan de acción que
podemos aplicar lo más pronto possible.

Organizado por la nueva Coalición de la Área de la Bahía
para Luchar contra los Minutemen

Para más información, pongase en contacto con
stoptheminutemen [at] riseup.net

(Habrá traducción en español y ingles.)

http://angrywhitekid.blogs.com/weblog
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# 7/21: Public lecture on Tibet @ USF 7:45pm
State Growth & Poverty in Tibet: Challenges & Risks
A Public Lecture by Andrew Fischer
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/81691146.html


# Mistress of Evil Burning Man Fundraiser Thu July 21 10PM
::: Mistress of Evil Records presents :::
A fundraiser for M.o.E camp at Burning Man 2005
Thursday July 21st, 10pm-2am
@ The Social Club- 1751 Fulton (@ Masonic)
21 & Up with valid ID.
$5-10 sliding scale (extra donations happily accepted)
Twisted Psychedelic Sounds from:
The Fractal Cowboys
Alien Mental
Miranda
Help us create a Goddess Temple at our home away from home on the playa. Twisted psy-trance all nite. Drink specials. A raffle for some spooky M.o.E items…'Slips for sale by Kim, bring some xtra cash, perfect for the playa...Burning Man attire is encouraged!!
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/7a1b3eb8-f539-4c6d-bdb9-98737cbf4cfa?r=10535



Fri Jul 22

# Seeds of Change: No Nukes! No Wars! Fri July 22 7 PM $5-$8 sliding scale.
**New CD Marks Historic 60th Anniversary of U.S. Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and Features Spearhead, Utah Phillips and 16 Other Local and National Artists.**
NO NUKES CD, SONGS OF RESISTANCE!!
The just released "Seeds of Change: No Nukes! No Wars!" CD chronicles some of the music, poetry and oral history of six decades of resistance to nuclear weapons. The CD marks the historic 60th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. From folk to hip hop, rock to spoken word, these artists offer unique perspectives on empire, the bomb and the imperative to create social and political change. This unique CD was produced by Tri-Valley CAREs (Communities Against a Radioactive Environment), to reach out to new and diverse communities about the threat of nuclear weapons and raise awareness about the upcoming August 6 "Seeds of Change" rally and march to the Livermore nuclear weapons lab.
Please join us at Premier CD Release Party in San Francisco!
The party will feature music and performance by: Entre Musicos, Fariba, Sherry Glasser, Cesar Cruz and more. The event is cosponsored by KPFA's La Onda Bajita and Tri-Valley CAREs.
*CDs CAN BE ORDERED AT: http://www.trivalleycares.org
*The Seeds of Change Rally and March to the Livermore nuclear weapons lab will take place on Saturday, August 6.*
WHEN: Saturday, August 6, rally at 5 PM, march at 7 PM
WHERE: William Payne Park, 5800 Patterson Pass Rd., Livermore, CA.
To Volunteer or More Info: Tara (925) 443-7148 or http://www.trivalleycares.org
at New College of San Francisco 777 Valencia @ 19th
tara [at] trivalleycares.org Tara (925) 443-7148
http://www.trivalleycares.org


# Community Forum on the Sydeshow Controversy Fri July 22 8 pm-10 pm Free
In the context of an African community facing school
closures, festival shut-downs, no art and music
programs, the sideshows are a culmination of their
being no venues for self-expression and advancement
for young African people. The city of Oakland is using
the sideshows as the latest excuse to push black
people out and make way for white corporations and
homeowners who do not value African life.
With Bakari Olatunji of the International People's
Democratic Uhuru Movement and DVD clips from
Yakpasua Zazaboi of Sydewayz.com and others.
Sponsored by the Uhuru Movement.
Oaklandish 411 - 2nd St., Oakland (near Broadway)
uhurureparations [at] yahoo.com 510-569-9620


# Fri July 22nd 8.00-10.30pm ALCYONE - poolside @ Bambuddha Lounge, SF. Free admission. Followed by DJs Greg Eversoul and John Howard in the indoor bar. http://www.bambuddhalounge.com 601 Eddy @ larkin


# THE TAKE at Santa Cruz Guerilla Drive-In Friday, July 22 8:00 PM
Railroad Tracks at Fair Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060
http://www.thespoon.com/drivein

THE TAKE

In the wake of Argentina's spectacular economic collapse, in a ghost town of abandoned factories and mass unemployment, workers walk into their idle factory and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machines. But this simple act - the take - has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head. Hosted by Jen.

PLUS thrilling and funny short films, an intermission, and great company.

Friday July 22nd, 8:00pm
Railroad Tracks at Fair Ave, Santa Cruz

BRING lawn chairs, blankets, pillows, friends, wine, & food to share for intermission. Donations are greatly appreciated and directly support the project and the Revolutionary Garden Society who sponsors Guerilla Drive-In. (We are currently saving to get a spare projector bulb.)

SANTA CRUZ GUERILLA DRIVE-IN is an outdoor movie theatre under the stars that springs up unexpectedly in the fields and industrial wastelands. Beyond showing great movies and bringing a broad community together, part of our mission is helping reclaim public space and transforming our urban environment into the joyful playground it should be.

SUBURBAN WASTELAND LOCATION: S on Hwy 17 to Hwy 1, Hwy 1 north to Mission St, L on Fair Ave after Feral Donuts, walk a short way along the RR tracks to the right.

MORE INFO updated summer schedule & do-it-yourself: http://www.thespoon.com/drivein

BREAKING NEWS: Join our low-volume Guerilla Drive-In announcement list:
guerilla-drive-in-subscribe [at] lists.riseup.net
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# EL CIRCO BURNINGMAN FUNDRAIZA, July 22 10pm
Calling all freaks, fools, gyrators, clowns, and vixens! We are gearing up for another family affiar in the dust and the dome. As usual, this is a community effort of full-energy exchange and we need your support. Exquisite artistic expression and co-creation can only happen with the intentional support of everyone who takes part in the majick out on the playa. See you there!
Sonic spells by: Lorin, Random Rab, El Papachango, Shawna, Ooah, Adam Ohana, Laura, DJ Alibi, Maximillian, Chris Sia & Jonathan. Details to follow.... Stay tuned.....
IK 136 Taylor @ Turk / Eddy. 1.5 blocks North of Market and 6th st.
I believe El Circo has the best parties on the Playa!


# El Circo Burning Man Fundraisa :)
July 22, 2005, Friday, 09:00 PM to July 23, 2005, Saturday, 04:00 AM
El Circo Burningman Fundraiza! (Final Info...)

All of the performers are graciously offering their talents FREE and all of the profits are going towards getting us back to the playa. Here's the amazing line-up:

Lorin
Random Rab
El Papachango
Ooah the Turntable jUnKie
Adam Ohana
Shawna
Laura
Chris Sia
Dj Alibi
Max
Mozaic
Jonathan
Kitty-D
Malakai

All performing on the infamous El Circo soundsystem.
It's only $15 and will most likely sell out quick, so get there early!
IK 136 Taylor @ Turk / Eddy. 1.5 blocks North of Market and 6th st.
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# Moontribe in SF Friday, July 22 10PM 1015 Folsom
Flyer and Additional information at:
http://www.soundofmind.org/events.htm

Main Room
Cosmosis – Live [Holophonic Records / Transient Records]
Polaris – Live [Neurobiotic Records / France]
Ricardo Cassettari [Dragonfly Records / Moontribe]
DJ Treavor [Moontribe / Sound of Mind / Phantasm / Desert Dwellers]

Upstairs (breaks, tek, progressive, house)
Brian Seed [Ritual Sounds / Fade Records / Moontribe]
DJ Daniel [Moontribe Co-Founder / Automat Records]
DJ Petey [Moontribe / $2 Tuesdays L.A.]
Kepi [Sound of Mind / Moontribe Collective / Thump Radio / Desert Dwellers]

Front Room (IDM, glitch, electro)
RD [ELM L.A. / Moontribe]
Trichome [ELM L.A. / Moontribe]
Mozaic [13 Moontribe]
Adam Ohana [Get Freaky / an-ten-nea]

Blue Room (downtempo)
Phuture Primitive – Live [Waveform / Native State]
Tha Roman [Moontribe / Ball of Waxx / L.A.]
Manny [Green Sector L.A.]
Danny [Moontribe/Traveling Corn]
Michael Be [downtemple.com]

Visionary art
Visuals by Dr. Spook
Alters by Desiree
$20 at door / 21+ with ID
$15 presales at groovetickets.com
10 pm to 6 am
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# 9/11 Truth Convergence July 22-24 Washington DC

CALLING ALL MEDIA ACTIVISTS TO
THE DC EMERGENCY TRUTH CONVERGENCE
At the National Press Club, Lafayette Park & American University
JULY 22~24, 2005

Come Help Build a Breakthrough Campaign
to Expose and Explode the Seamless Deceit
behind 9/11, Resource Wars, Troop Betrayal
and Constitutional Jeopardy

DC LAUNCH: JULY 22~24, 2005: An unprecedented event series joining the
power of veteran/victim groups, key truth movements and the indie media to
halt the deadly coup now underway and launch a thousand Paul Reveres.

Everything we need to succeed - we now have:
- The facts and evidence of betrayal from truth movement researchers
- The support of respected leaders across the political spectrum
- A nationwide communications network in independent media
- Enduring inspiration from whistleblowers, veterans & victim families
- A country gradually waking up to the desperate need for truth

All that's missing is a shared strategy
- Come to DC and help create it....

RALLY SPEAKERS*** AND WORKSHOP LEADERS
"War on Freedom" author Nafeez Ahmed***, Libertarian presidential candidate
Michael Badnarik, Colonel Robert Bowman***, John Brunes*** of Iraq Veterans
Against the War, Steve Cobble of afterdowningstreet.org, Dr. David Ray
Griffin***, Jim Hoffman of wtc7.net, Rep. Charles Key*** of the Oklahoma City
Bombing Commission, CIA veteran Ray McGovern***, Depleted Uranium authority
Leuren Moret***, Gael Murphy*** of Code Pink, Jenna Orkin*** of WTC
Environmental
Organization, Don Paul, Peter Phillips*** of Project Censored
http://www.projectcensored.org/ , "Weapons of
Mass Deception" producer Danny Schechter***, "Terror Timeline" author Paul
Thompson***, Celeste Zappala*** of Gold Star Families for Peace, "Great
Conspiracy" producer, Barrie Zwicker, and many more.

LATEST SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JULY 22nd (first birthday of the 9/11 Commission Report)
The first National Press Club briefing specifically for the independent media
The 9/11 Commission Cover-up and the Toll of Media Complicity
1:00 - 2:30 PM, Holeman Lounge, National Press Club
Briefers: Peter Phillips of Project Censored, 9/11 family members, Dr.
David Ray Griffin, Danny Schechter, producer of Weapons of Mass Deception,
and Celeste Zappala of Gold Star Families for Peace.

SATURDAY, JULY 23rd (third anniversary of the Downing Street Memo)
Lafayette Park Rally against the Reign of Lethal Deceit
11:00 ~ 2:00 PM, Lafayette Park (in front of the White House)

3:00 ~ 4:00 PM, American University
"War on Freedom" author, Nafeez Ahmed introduces his new book, The War on
Truth

4:30 ~ 6:30 PM, American University
Beyond Downing Street Town Hall Meeting

7:30 - 10:30 PM, American University
Truth Rock Concert/Dance

SUNDAY, JULY 24
9:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM, American University
Solutions-focused workshop sessions on publicizing and defusing the most
lethal lies of modern history, building new media truth networks,
mobilizing new constituencies, developing new media, legal and political
tactics to launch honest truth commissions, etc. See
http://www.truthemergency.us/ for
latest details.

2:00 ~ 6:00 PM, American University
Collaboration strategy brainstorm among truth movement leaders, veteran &
victim family groups, indie media activists and foreign journalists.

OVERALL PURPOSE
Potent insights into the coup d'état we face emerge whenever citizens
working on Iraq lies, 9/11, troop abuse, stolen elections and/or the
"missing" government trillions gather and compare notes. This DC Emergency
Truth Convergence presumes that we now have enough dangerous truths,
damning facts, and populist media to deliver the evidence of treachery
throughout the land. It's now time to clarify that vision, join with
veterans and victim families, and assist media activists everywhere in
reenacting Paul Revere.

THE CHALLENGE TO INDIE MEDIA ACTIVISTS

Truth Math 101: In 2004, 70% of Karl Rove's red voters still believed
Saddam had WMD and trysts with Al Qaeda. 70% of Americans who knew the
truth voted blue. According to Zogby, most New Yorkers reject the official
9/11 story. The blues carried New York by over one million votes and NYC
by 81%. Do the math. Truth matters. Truth matters more when the country's
in crisis. Truth matters most when thousands are dying without a clue.
This is the challenge facing our independent media. Leaders selling war,
repression and corporate rule could fool a lot less people a lot less of
the time if indie media flooded the streets and airwaves with badly needed
truths. Today's bloody liars are red. Tomorrow's may be blue. Only
grassroots media vigilance and collaboration can thwart their propaganda
and reverse their corporate coup. George Orwell taught us, "in a time of
universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Multiply that
act by a thousand street zines, blogs, and community broadcast outlets and
we can finally overthrow this coup.

Please come to DC and
END THE FEAR HERE!
Publicize the Master Lies
Behind the Endless War
.
CHEAP ACCOMMODATIONS STILL AVAILABLE
See http://www.truthemergency.us for details.

Contact:
Janice Matthews @ 707-616-7939
Email sharethe911truth(at)yahoo.com
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Project Censored
http://www.projectcensored.org/
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see also: http://911truth.org
911 - inside job. Demand investigation!
http://www.wtc7.net - http://www.physics911.org - http://www.911-strike.com
http://www.oilempire.us - http://www.dieoff.org - http://www.peakoil.net
http://bombsinsidewtc.dk - http://www.911review.com
http://911research.wtc7.net/talks/towers/index.html
http://www.globalresearch.ca - http://www.cooperativeresearch.org
http://www.911review.com/index.html
http://www.911review.com/911review/index.html



Sat July 23 (PLANT TREES B-day) Wish list:

-Propane Tanks and heater elements and silk screen supplies so we can make PLANT TREES shirts at festivals.
Open to donations of shirts, inks, screens, help at festivals or in a silk screen shop.
-Folks who would like to help illustrate reforestation cards for kids:
Global imagery of reforestation. Illustrator, Flash, zines, comic books, stickers, etc.
-Web help to distribute the above Global electronic imagery of reforestation.


# Defend a Woman's Right to Choose!
Stop the anti-abortion 'Crusade for Life'

The 'Crusade for Life' plans to disrupt our community by harassing women at health clinics from July 15-27. We need your help to defend our clinics and to send the message that the Bay Area is pro-choice and stands up for reproductive rights!

Saturday, July 16 and 23: Meet at Planned Parenthood Golden Gate to be a visible pro-choice force. Wear reproductive rights t-shirts and buttons and bring pro-choice signs! 8am-Noon, 815 Eddy Street (near corner of Eddy and Van Ness St), San Francisco.

Monday, July 25: Clinic Defense and pro-choice presence at Women's Choice Clinic, 570 14th St., Oakland starting at 8am. Wear reproductive rights t-shirts and buttons and bring pro-choice signs! Call 510-836-5676 for more information.

What Else You Can Do
* Call your local clinic and let them know you are willing to help. Sign up for escort or clinic defense training. The anti-abortionists will be in San Francisco from July 15-24. They are planning to be in Oakland on July 25, Berkeley on July 26, and Richmond on July 27.

* Drive by local reproductive health centers on a regular basis (especially at night) to ensure the safety of the facility.

* Support the Abortion Rights and Reproductive Justice Network by sending tax-deductible donations payable to Women's Choice Clinic, 570 14th St. #3 Oakland, CA 94612.

The Next meeting is planned for Monday, July 25th, 6pm at the Women's Building, 3543 18th St, San Francisco. Call 415-864-1278 for information on Network meetings.

Participating groups: Abortion Rights and Reproductive Justice Network, Women's Choice Clinic, Radical Women, International Socialist Organization, Socialist Action, Refuse & Resist and others.

Email rwbayarea [at] yahoo.com * Call 415.864.1278 for more info
Or you can contact me, Eve, at kinoplasm [at] yahoo.com


# 40 Downing Street Memo events in US on July 23rd
Mourn the Losses, Learn the Truth, and Investigate the Lies
There are currently 40 events planned around the country for Saturday,
July 23, the three-year anniversary of the famous meeting on Downing
Street. It's definitely not too late to make it 41. Early next week
we'll announce these events to the media.
http://afterdowningstreet.org


# Saturday, July 23, 2005, 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M
Town Hall on the Downing Street Memos
Downing Street Memo-Gate: Rally
Downing Street Minutes 3rd Anniversary
Grand Lake Theatre 3200 Grand Ave  Oakland, CA.
You're invited to be part of a national day of action on July 23.
The Downing Street memo is a shocking document, which reveals that the Bush administration "fixed" facts to sell the case for war. If George Bush engaged in a conspiracy to deceive Congress and the American people about the basis for going to war, that would constitute a High Crime and would be grounds for impeachment. MPJC is part of a coalition After Downing Street working with Rep. John Conyers to publicize this memo and demand accountability.
*      Examine the Bush Administration's justification for war.
*      Were intelligence and facts fixed?
*      The American people deserve to know the truth!
For more information please contact Miguel Bustos at
510-763-0370 or LeeTownHall [at] mail.house.gov Miguel Bustos          
Office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee
510-763-0370 (phone) 510-763-6538 (fax)
miguel.bustos [at] mail.house.gov


# KFC Feed-In This Saturday at Noon in Oakland:
"The best way to win people's hearts is through their stomachs."
Outside of KFC, advocates will distribute information on the benefits of a vegetarian diet and serve vegetarian 'deli slices' to customers. July 23 Noon
KFC, 470 Lake Park Avenue, Oakland
To volunteer: Email info [at] eastbayanimaladvocates.org or call (925) 487-4419.
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East Bay Animal Advocates
P.O. Box 1406
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 487-4419
info [at] eastbayanimaladvocates.org
http://www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org
http://www.insidedairyproduction.com
http://www.free-range-turkey.com
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# the last MOUSETRAP show + CLOWN TOWN! Sat July 23 12noon to 12 midnight $10
Dress like a clown get in cheap! Shows at 3:00, 6:00, 9:00, 12:00!
http://www.lifesizemousetrap.com

The Life Size MOUSETRAP, the HAUNTED BARN,
And HEAVEY PEDEAL CYCLECIDE brings you Fun for kids of all ages! The ORIGNIAL San Francisco KINETIC contraption will END its 9-year run at the BARN! Don't miss this LAST chance to witness the world's only life size version of the board game classic!

Take a ride on CYCLECIDE'S AMAZING pedal powered
Carnival RIDES! Watch DJ deep fry in action as he operates the world's first deep fryer/turntable hybrid.

Walk the MIDWAY and play real CARNY GAMES! Pet real wild animals or compete for prizes in our very own LUMBER JACK SPORTS competition! YES!! Folks get your team together for AXE THROWING and the LOG CROSS CUT RACE!!

Live music all day with:
CORPUS COLUSM
The PINE BOX BOYS
ESMERELDA STRANGE!
LOS BANOS

The BARN 702 earl st. San Francisco 415 285 8103 @ Innes / Evans in Bayview

Find your way to Ceasar Chavez and third st. head south to EVANS turn left (EAST) keep driveing past the post office and the PG&E power plant untill you see a sixteen foot headless rocking horse.

maustrap [at] earthlink.com 415-285-8103
http://www.lifesizemousetrap.com


# POWER MANIFESTATION - Level One: The Basics
Honing Your Internal Guidance “Do the Bleep”

"You are already manifesting every moment,
are you getting what you want?"

Zen DeBrücke's courses will transform how you see the world and change your life. This day-long introduction will provide you with the fundamentals of manifestation, and give you the confidence to use the Power Manifestation Formula effectively.

Power Manifestation-Level One: The Basics

Saturday, July 23, 2005
San Francisco, California
or
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Los Gatos, California

YOU WILL LEARN:

o     The powerful part you play as your own ultimate source of prosperity
o     To understand how your underlying emotions and feelings affect your ability to be successful
o     How your childhood, life experience, and social conditioning have constructed desires and beliefs
o     How to recognize the emotional and mental bonds that stop abundant living from being part of your life
o     How to magnetize what you really want, and to make it come quickly
o     How to empower new ideas that will lead you to a more fulfilling and harmonious life

COURSE TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
o     Honing your life's purpose and passion based on your Internal Guidance System
o     Distinguishing the beliefs that hold you back from getting what you want in life
o     Applying the principles of Flow vs. Force, so that you flow with more ease in your life more often, and mistakenly apply force less often
o     Achieving greater spiritual awareness and connection with the Divine

TESTIMONIAL:

“A few months ago I took a one-day Power Manifestation Course with Zen DeBrücke that has profoundly impacted my approach to knowing what I want, meeting my life's challenges, understanding my own internal guidance, and breaking through areas where I've felt stuck.

“I feel that I have finally discovered a program and mentor that help me understand why my personal approach to creating what I want in my life takes so much energy and doesn't work half the time...Zen DeBrücke's Power Manifestation Course is the real deal...I was totally shocked to see how much I loved every minute.”

Claudia Haskel
Donor Relations Officer
Institute of Noetic Sciences

TO REGISTER:
Power Manifestation - Level One: The Basics Course

http://www.powermanifestation.com/reg/

Saturday, July 23, 2005
San Francisco, California
Course Time: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Registration & Arrival at 9:30AM

LOCATION:
Location: SpiralMuse House, 3387 22nd Street, San Francisco, CA
Location Website: http://www.spiralmuse.com/
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Sunday, July 24, 2005
Los Gatos, California
Course Time: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Registration begins at 9:30AM
Location: 15819 Izorah Way, Los Gatos, CA

REGISTRATION:
Contact Person: Teri Bigio, teri [at] powermanifestation.com, 415-203-3323
or Sue Ling, scho [at] activeforever.com, 408.358.6938
Course fee includes snacks.
We will break for lunch (not included).
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COST: $90 Early Registration, $125 Day of Event
We look forward to you joining us!


# Declaration Of Oil Independence! Sat July 23 12:00 PM
http://www.batmakumba.com
"A Declaration of Oil Independence" will not
only get people moving from funk to bossa nova to soul
to punk…' this timely event will raise awareness about
our dependence on oil. Brazilian funk rockers Bat
Makumba are headlining and will be joined by Hyim and
the Fat Foakland Orchestra, and DJ Franky Boissy.
Prompted by Bat Makumba's recent purchase of a tour
bus running on 100% recycled vegetable oil, the night
will benefit the Clean Fuel Caravan Coalition... a Bay
Area alternative fuel collective providing education
about and access to vehicles running on sustainable
fuels (like biodiesel and vegetable oil).
Fusing environmentalism with equatorial beats "A
Declaration of Oil Independence" will appeal to feet
of all persuasion, and we really hope you can help us
get the word out. Let's talk soon.
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/144c6a62-121e-4e66-9621-2e324060c08e?r=10535


# More Porn! More Spooge! More Bowties! Paul Reubens' Day x3!!!
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/c8d32eb0-157b-4fde-b114-e81c0575b3e6
2005-07-23 1:00 PM PEE-WEE INSANITY STRIKES AGAIN!!!!

PRD x3! Find out all about the spoogetastic, boozelicious, grey suit-clad madness now!
http://www.Paulreubensday.com

The PRD Procession begins at 1:00 p.m. at a SF location announced two weeks prior to the events on http://www.paulreubensday.com The procession is free but participants are encouraged to bring cocktail/bus money and ID.

The PRD after-party to benefit the Center for Sex and Culture will be from 8-11 p.m. at CSC, 398 11th St (@ Harrison), #303. This party is 18 and over and costs $10, or $7 for those in "-wee wear". The party will include a viewing of adult movies, live djs, live burlesque performances, "Pee-wee’s Playroom", Miss Yvonne beauty pageant, and a barrel full of lewd and gratifying entertainment.…'''…'''

All information about Midnight Mass with Peaches Christ can be found at http://www.peacheschrist.com. Tickets to Midnight Mass are available for purchase online at: movies.channel.aol.com/showti...theater.adp and Midnight Mass shows always sell out so -wees are strongly advised to purchase tickets ahead of time.


# A Declaration of Oil Independence Sat July 23 9pm-1am $12 advance, $14 door

Come out to The Independent in San Francisco on Saturday July 23rd for "A Declaration of Oil Independence." The night will bring together an international palette of musicians including Bat Makumba, Hyim and the Fat Foakland Orchestra & DJ Franky Boissy all to raise awareness about our dependence on oil. Profits from the event will benefit the Clean Fuel Caravan Coalition, a Bay Area artist collective providing education about alternatives to gasoline. Fusing environmentalism with equatorial beats "A Declaration of Oil Independence" will appeal to feet of all persuasion and advance tickets are highly recommended!

Here's the link for tickets:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=sfbay&query=detail&event=613039

The Independent 628 Divisadero @ Hayes http://www.independentsf.com
batmakumba [at] yahoo.com http://www.batmakumba.com
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/144c6a62-121e-4e66-9621-2e324060c08e?r=10535


# Saturday, July 23rd. Opulent Temple presents: A Dance with Bacchus. A
playa bound gathering of Dyonisian revelry. A toga party meets Burning Man
camp fundraiser. The last step into the Psyche. The wine will flow in
abundance (and cheap) to get you in the spirit, with a carnival atmosphere
of performance, dance, ceremony, decadence, and quality freaks. A true
gathering of the musical collective conscious, with 2 rooms of music + chill
space. To ensure we don't have sound restrictions or a bust factor- this
party has moved.
Now at Terra : 511 Harrison St. Please tell a friend!
M3 (Green Gorilla)
Laird (Get Yer Freak On)
Goldilox (djgoldilox.com / Brass Tax)
Rawkshow - LIVE PA (http://www.rawkshow.com)
El Papachendo (El Circo)
Dragn'fly (Love Tribe)
Syd Gris (Opulent Temple)
Janaka Selekta (Dhamaal)
Hoj (Opel / djhoj.com)
Melyss (Opel / Sister SF)
Jeff Richmond (Aranji)
Jason Knight (Ekko)
Tamo (Angels of Bass (Sol System)
Tim (Trance in Motion)
511 Harrison St. @ 1st. 21+ only
$10 pre-sale @ http://www.opulenttemple.org & @ BPM Records (on Fillmore @
Hayes) 10pm-4:15am
Moving from playa dreams to reality only happens with the support of the
community. The Opulent Temple of Venus has a great project this year with
something for everyone in Black Rock City. Thanks for your support!
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/110c97c7-00c2-4421-85d1-76667d8d53e3?r=10535



Sun Jul 24

# Donate Food to Help Us Feed Hungry People
Hands and Feet is Tantra Yoga International’s humanitarian service project. Hands and Feet hosts a monthly gathering of food preparation, collection and distribution to local parks and homeless in the East Bay.
The summer time is a time of year when there are many hungry mouths to feed. The parks are particularly FULL.
We are kindly soliciting for donations of staple foods such as rice, beans, spices, bottled water and produce to feed a large number of people in these coming months.
Our next gathering will be: Sunday, July 24, 10:30am
Oakland Dharma House 52 Hamilton Place Oakland, CA 94612
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A DAY OF HANDS AND FEET, COMMUNITY AND DIVINE SERVICE.
For more information, please feel free to contact Hands and Feet Coordinator, Nandi, at nandi [at] tantrayogainternational.org, or call (805) 895-7199.
http://www.tantrayogainternational.org
http://www.kalima.org
"Love is what you do with your hands and feet." - Kali Ma
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/listing/00578b0b-eba8-42f2-93f1-00d20bf3d4c6


# group A performs Union Square Sat July 24 2-3pm, 3-4pm free
group A dance company presents various works from 2001 to present + hip hop dance on the outdoor stage at Union Square! The performers are Melissa Anast, Bethany Clemen, Amy Dumars, Jezebel Kuono'ono Lee, Jarred McAdams, Sudhu Tewari, Dawn Urista, Alyssa Lee Wilmot, + local hip hop dancers. This show is part of the Union Square new Performance Series, Artists on the Diamonds, which is sponsored by The San Francisco Parks Trust. Donations only! Come and check us out!
Union Square Between Powell Stockton Geary Post info [at] groupAdance.com
http://www.groupAdance.com



# Tue Jul 26 @ http://cellspace.org 2050 bryant @18th and 19th) 5-7pm every Tues.
hoopy hugs, orange, christabel, and joe bah-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com


# "Is San Francisco Going to Pot?"
Featuring: Drug Policy Alliance director Ethan Nadelmann and Mayor Gavin Newsom
Tuesday July 26, 2005, 5:30-7:30 pm
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
http://www.drugpolicy.org/events/event.cfm?eventID=543
FREE lecture on drug policy reform
San Francisco is once again at the center of a national debate. More than 80% of San Franciscans say medical marijuana should be legally available and a majority even supports regulating, controlling, and taxing marijuana more or less like alcohol. But the federal government says "no" to medical marijuana, just as patients, advocates, bureaucrats, and politicians in San Francisco attempt to create a regulatory system in response to the proliferation of "pot clubs." Will "the city that knows how" do the right thing? Mayor Gavin Newsom and Drug Policy Alliance director Ethan Nadelmann will tackle the controversial question, "Is San Francisco Going to Pot?"


# The One Touch Holistic Body Center is hosting an open house!!
Come connect and play, receive massage, enjoy some delicious fresh
juice and yummy snacks all amidst the earthy decadence The One Taste
Urban Retreat Center! This is gonna be a blast!!
ONE TOUCH OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, JULY 26 7PM-9PM
ONE TASTE URBAN RETREAT CENTER
1074 FOLSOM ST. (near 7th Street), SAN FRANCISCO



Wed Jul 27

# China Three Gorges video screening and photo show

Wednesday, July 27th

6pm-9pm video screeing at 7pm sharp

Free, donations accepted

Space Gallery presents Holding Ground Under Water, a one night only photography exhibit and video screening of footage documenting the population resettlement along the Yangtze River in China's famed Three Gorges.

Between 2001 and 2003, photojournalist and video artist Benjamin Sandler made four separate trips to the Three Gorges region in China. He traveled the length of the river, visiting large cities and small towns due to be affected by construction of the Three Gorges Dam. Along the way he conducted numerous impromptu interviews with people directly affected by the dam and the resettlement scheme. Reactions to the project were candid and reflected many varied viewpoints. Mr. Sandler's photographs and video are meant to provide a lasting document of a region and its people that will be permanently altered.

The sluice gates of the controversial Three Gorges Dam were closed in June of 2003 and the first stage of inundation has been completed. The water level rose to 443 feet, washing away what remained of dismantled cities and evacuated pasturelands. Already, more than half of those affected by the project have been forced to relocate to new cities built on higher ground, or to 'host communities' in far removed coastal cities. By 2009, if the construction project is completed on schedule, an estimated 1.2 to 2 million people will have been forced to relocate.

This show is for one night only, Wednesday, July 27th from 6-9pm. The video screening will be at 7pm sharp, and with special permission from Four Square Productions Canada, will begin with a 40 minute piece entitled Man vs. Water, part 2 in a 3 part series produced for Discovery Channel Canada. Water, Water examines this century's next great challenge, managing the world's water resources. In addition there will be a silent photo auction, to raise money to translate interviews, and commence editing for a feature length movie. All in attendance will receive a 4x6 inch signed and editioned print, while they last.

Holding Ground Under Water is part of an ongoing photo and video documentary on the Three Gorges Dam and it's impact on the people and environment in the Yangtze River Basin.

For more information on Four Square Productions Canada and Water, Water, please view their website http://www.4square.ca or contact them by writing 4square [at] 4square.ca

Space Gallery 1141 Polk Street @Sutter 415-377-3325
http://www.spacegallerysf.com Next to the Hemlock, upstairs

ibenibeni [at] yahoo.com 415-447-0424
http://www.holdingground.com

http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php?uid=4230


# AUTHOR AND MEDIA CRITIC NORMAN SOLOMON TO DISCUSS HIS NEW BOOK "WAR MADE EASY: HOW PRESIDENTS AND PUNDITS KEEP SPINNING US TO DEATH” AND HIS RECENT TRIP TO IRAN

WHEN: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 7:00 PM

WHERE: Women’s Building Auditorium, 3543 18th Street
(between Valencia and Guerrero), San Francisco

WHAT: Bay Area author, media critic and Institute for Public Accuracy executive director Norman Solomon will speak about his recent trip to Iran and his just published book "War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death".  Solomon’s new book exposes how the U.S. government, in collaboration with the media, used propaganda to lay the groundwork for military action in Vietnam, Iraq and now Iran.

TICKETS: $10 donation requested, benefits Global Exchange and Media Alliance.  No one turned away for lack of funds. Advance reservations at
http://www.media-alliance.org
or call 510-832-9000 x304  or 415-575-5542.

EVENT SPONSORS: Global Exchange, Media Alliance and others.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 415-575-5542 or 510-832-9000 x301

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – 30 seconds

Author and media critic Norman Solomon will speak on Wednesday, July 27th at 7 PM about his recent trip to Iran and his newly published book "War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death”. The event will be held at the Women’s Building at 3543 18th Street (on 18th St. between Valencia and Guerrero) in San Francisco, will be taped for CSPAN and is open to the public.    A $10 donation is requested, and benefits Global Exchange and Media Alliance. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For advance reservations or for more information, go on the web to http://www.media-alliance.org or call 510-832-9000 x304  or 415-575-5542.     


# Simnuke Art Exhibit Thu July 28 7:00pm-12:00pm
Simnuke Art Exhibit at Rx Gallery - July 28 - August 25
Opening Night Event - July 28, 7pm-midnight
Special Screening of "Helen's War" - August 3, 8 pm
Memorial for the Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - August 6, 5 pm
Rx Gallery - 132 Eddy Street @ Mason
http://www.simnuke.org/gallery.html

Simnuke Art Exhibit Indicts Sixty Years of the Atomic Age at
San Francisco's RX Gallery From July 28 through August 25

San Francisco, a city known for activism and creativity, will host the
emotional and politically charged Simnuke Art Exhibit on July 28th, 7pm
to midnight, at Rx Gallery, 132 Eddy Street. Over the last sixty years,
people
all over the world have lived with the looming threat of nuclear arms.
For the artists exhibiting in the Simnuke Art Exhibit, this struggle
expresses itself through searing commentary and stunning artwork
condemning the nuclear arms race.

The Simnuke Art Exhibit is part of the Simnuke Project, a three-part
memorial to the atomic age. On July 16, 2005 at 05:29:45 local time the
Simnuke Project will commemorate the 60-year anniversary of Trinity by
simulating the look and feel of the detonation of a nuclear device.

The art of the Simnuke Art Exhibit is co-curated by Sasha Harris-Cronin
and Max Carlson and comprises 20 artists from the United States and
Japan. The exhibit pieces will range from photography to kinetic
sculpture, from humorous statements to solemn exposés. In addition,
there will be an exhibit of government documents from the Prelinger
Library tracing the history of the atomic era in public policy.

The artists in the Simnuke Art Exhibit include: Carole Gallagher,
Michael Light, Richard Ross, Aaron Ximm, Yosuke Yamahata, Bryan Cole,
Robert Dohrmann, Joy Garnett, Jenne Giles, Mark Henson, Garret Izumi,
Tracy Jacobs, Kerry Loewen, Yoshiko McFarland, Yumiko Oda, Astrid
Olafsen, Aryana Farsai Roxborough, Corrine Schulze, Elin O'Hara Slavick,
and Jeff Young.

As global nuclear proliferation blooms into reality, and the United
States moves ahead with so-called tactical "bunker busters" and nuclear
arms in space, it is critical that this powerful collection reach an
audience. Co-curator Sasha Harris-Cronin stated, "If we can make one
person leave the gallery, go home, and write their congressperson, then
we have made a difference."

For more information about The Simnuke Art Exhibit, please contact:
Sasha Harris-Cronin bull 415-516-2049 bull sasha [at] mortalspaces.com

The Simnuke Project is a three-part memorial to the atomic age. On July
16, 2005 at 05:29:45 local time the Simnuke Project will commemorate the
60-year anniversary of Trinity by simulating a nuclear detonation. In
addition, the Simnuke Project will plant 60 trees near Los Alamos, New
Mexico to replace those destroyed in the 2000 Cerro Grande fire. For
more information about The Simnuke Project, please contact:
Camron Assadi bull 415-533-5797 bull info [at] simnuke.org

Please visit the Simnuke website: http://www.simnuke.org/

About Rx Gallery: Rx raises awareness of new media art while serving as
a conduit for artistic expression and connecting artists and audiences.
The Rx Gallery's website is http://www.rxgallery.com.

Rx Gallery 132 Eddy @ Mason 415-474-7973 http://www.rxgallery.com/
aim [at] maxcarlson.com 415-235-5629 http://www.simnuke.org/gallery.html



# Fri July 29 Chet Helms Memorial at Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrel @ Polk / Larkin. sold out


# Fri July 29th 10 p.m. 'til Late Trancendance Camp Presents: Dreamtime
A Burning man lingerie/pajama fundraiser & Magic Glasses light drive!
Join Trancendance Camp for an evening of blissed out lounging. Evoke the heat of the desert in your hottest lingerie or snazzy PJ's & let us tuck you in to our giant bed brimming with plush cushions. Experience the wonder of lucid dreaming with Magic Glasses as our skilled dream weavers take you on a chilled out journey through the subconscious. Let us soothe your troubled psyche with aural sound scapes of sonic healing and the visual illumination of moody dreams.
Studio Z 314 11th St@ Folsom, SF, CA 94103
Aural Dream Enhancements by:
Androcell LIVE !!! (Celestial Dragon)
Water Juice Dj Set (Vaporvent)
Saturnia (Celestial Dragon/Phoenix Family)
Infinite Web *christine* (Vaporvent)
Open Eye Visual Enhancements by:
Magic Glasses & English Steve
Your beloved Magic Glasses tunnel is returning to the playa and we need lots and lots of Xmas lights. So please delve into the depths of your closets, into the dank recesses of your storage spaces and donate your lights to Magic Glasses. If it works and it twinkles we want it!
Tickets 21+ $20 at the door
$15 in lingerie/pajamas OR with a working string of lights
$10 in lingerie/pajamas AND with a working string of lights



# Sat July 30 7pm - 11pm Varnish Gallery 77 Natoma Street at 2nd St .:
Opening Reception for The Self Born: Stanislav Szukalski
Most of his work was destroyed by hitler: melted down for armaments.
 http://www.varnishfineart.com last Saturday of every month!


# THE MUTAYTOR/ SF - 7.30.05 W/ SPECIAL GUESTS
@ The Fillmore Doors at 8pm; Show at 9pm
Very Special Guests: KID BEYOND, LAIRD, DJ MOTON-POTION
Tickets available at Fillmore box office Sunday 10am-4pm and show nights
7:30-10pm. Also available through ticketmaster. http://djlaird.com


# Launch Pad IMI Movie Night! Sat July 30 9PM
An Indie Media Initiative Event:
An ongoing series presenting classic silent movies intended for home viewing with improvised soundtracks.
Featured Films: Bride of Frankenstein Rodan
Battle for Planet of the Apes When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
Battle in Outer Space Projectionist: Lena
Improv Sound Design: Matthew Tao Marty
The Launch Pad is at
3833 Martin Luther King, Cross street W. Mc Arthur
One Block West of the McArthure BART Station
Secure bike parking available. Donation accepted.
http://www.lpad.info http://launchpad.tribe.net
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/297982a7-b6aa-4f9e-8695-a45b5a429d4f?r=10535



# Cosmic Wedding Sat July 30-Mon Aug 1 2005
magical celebration in the green mountains of Switzerland
http://www.dropout-productions.com/events.html



# Run for the Greenbelt, Sunday, July 31 5:00 AM
All around SF & the GG Bridge 415.543.6771 x304
http://www.causetorun.com
Did you know you could run in the San Francisco Marathon without running a whole marathon? You can run or walk 5k, 13 miles, or all 26 miles - and you can do it to raise funds for local open space protection, by joining the Greenbelt Alliance team! The event is July 31st, 2005. To register (or just sponsor - no running required), go to http://www.causetorun.com and choose Team 6. Call 415.543.6771 x304 for more info.
Greenbelt Alliance's Vision http://www.greenbelt.org
Greenbelt Alliance's vision is of a vibrant San Francisco Bay Area with a healthy environment and a strong economy shared by all. In our vision, central cities and existing suburbs are desirable places to live bounded by a protected greenbelt. This greenbelt includes agricultural, wilderness, habitat, watershed, and recreational lands and is recognized as essential to the Bay Area's environmental and economic health. All residents share a high quality of life, including access to affordable housing, a good education, cultural amenities, effective public transportation and open space. Finally, there is a widely shared ethic that recognizes the region's interdependence and a system of governance that fosters effective public decision-making to address regional needs.
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/3890e235-ec21-41a6-9c24-ae993cde7003?r=10535


# Sunday, July 31
Old Alleys, New Friends: Finish up the weekend with a trip to Folsom Street's harder-core cousin: the Dore Alley "Up Your Alley Fair" Dore Alley @ Folsom / Howard / 9 th / 10th


# NO SPECTATORS DAY AND BM PARTICIPARADE! / SF - 7.31.05
Burning Man & The Black Rock Arts Foundation
will host its mobile art parade and day of interactive art
2nd Annual pARTiciPARADE! Sunday July 31, 2005
FREE and ALL AGES! Noon to 5pm
@ Hayes Street Green (Hayes and Octavia) and surrounding areas in SF
NO SPECTATORS DAY!
The pARTiciPARADE! will begin somewhere near Hayes Green (route to be
revealed in future post!) and conclude at Hayes Green, where other
activities are scheduled from noon to 5pm.
The Black Rock Arts Foundation will be hosting the street closure and
festivities around David Best's latest temple installation. Expect a gun
bake by John Richter, The Black Rock Roller Disco, opera by Marisa Lenhardt,
puppet shows by Monkey Thump and One People Voice Marching Gamelon, among
others. http://burningman.com


# NEW GROUP IN TOWN: ANIMAL SWITCHBOARD - GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION - JULY 31
O.K., FOLKS, IT'S TIME TO PUT UP OR SHUT UP -

See the invitation below. As you know, The Fund for Animals office at
Fort Mason was closed recently in the wake of the merger with the Humane
Society of the U.S. In an attempt to keep that office space open as an
invaluable resource center for Bay Area activists, a new group named
ANIMAL SWITCHBOA