May 19, 2004 -- Alix Olson rocked the house at her jam-packed show Wednesday night. Olson is a nationally touring folk poet and progressive queer artist-activist whose quick wit, fearless poetry, and charismatic presence sells out venues across the country. Her performance has been described -- quite accurately -- as one part peace vigil, one part protest rally, and one part joyful raucous concert.
At the New College Cultural Center, the hall was filled to capacity (ummm... maybe even a little more), with folks along the walls, in the aisles, and filling into the front area around the "stage." Opening the show, Pamela Means received enthusiastic response from the audience (and returned later to join Alix on several pieces.) Photos by Matt Fitt

"Alix Olson is a brilliant performer, an ingenious poet, a serious thinker, a funny person. She brought me to my feet." ~ Howard Zinn