SF events 10.14 Where will the Polar Bears go?

S.O.S. – A FUNDRAISER OF LIFE AND DEATH IMPORTANCE FOR FTW
An Avalanche of Dirty Tricks is Threatening Our Ability to Continue
http://www.fromthewilderness.com/free/ww3/101205_SOS_FTW.shtml


pets

Tell Congress: Don't abandon pets in disasters!
http://go.care2.com/50041


eco

Stranded polar bears drowning in large numbers
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/environment/article316604.ece

http://www.ipsnews.net Chilling Effects of Climate Change in the Antarctic
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/1013-03.htm

http://tribes.tribe.net/haarp (weather and mind control)


Civil Rights

Reclaiming the American Legacy of Civil Disobedience
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/101105Y.shtml

Civil Rights Complaint Against Executive Branch Filed With FBI In SF.
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/10/1773960.php
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/listing/c5457982-85d4-4371-b335-de0fb9d98653
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/10/1773965.php Full text.

Nobel Prize Slaps Bush Nuke Policy
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/101105I.shtml

NEW DATA: 26 CONGRESSMEN BOUGHT OUT BY REP. DELAY
http://www.ourfuture.org/press/releases/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=130


Tantra combines deep states of relaxation in the body with states of
high arousal ... Love is so kind to our
environment, unlike many other forms of gratification, is free of cost,
and leads to the opposite of violence and war. "In an age of divorce
and sexually transmitted diseases we need nothing more than to form
stronger and more lasting bonds of love. Tantra lights the way." (from
http://Tantra.com )



COOLIO LINKIOZ from http://anonsalon.com

http://www.tenbyten.org/10x10.html

BM Photo links...

In case you missed it in the last email ...BM - THE comic book
http://www.lennyjones.net/burn2005/comicbook2005.htm

Patrick Roddie's BM 2005 photos
http://www.webbery.com/galleries/burningman/bm05/index.html

Belly Dance Invasion of Center Camp
http://www.geocities.com/shioshya/brc05inv/index.htm

Alan Davis
http://www.alandavisphoto.net/BM05PhotoGallery/index.htm

Randall Smith
http://www.furtographer.com/preview/bman2005



On building your immune system before Avian flu hits you....could save someone...
What protected you from the Bubonic plague was washing. The plague is
carried by rodent fleas. Bathe, and the fleas don't hang around. Keep
the rat population down and the plague doesn't spread. Pennyroyal,
which can be grown easily, and was well known in medieval Europe,
discourages fleas. Eat organic fruits, veggies, greens, drink plenty of Spring Water.


Bush determined to have martial law
http://www.legitgov.org/index.html#breaking_news


The Capture of Human Beings and their Coerced servitude. Bush brings back slavery.
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/trafficking_human_beings.html


US setting up new spying agency led by the CIA to
co-ordinate all American overseas spying activities.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4340318.stm


Jello Biafra http://www.geocities.com/kissmyass_de/otherstuff/jello.htm


19 Days to the Beginning of the End of the Bush Regime!
Friday, October 14, 2005 - Wednesday, November 2, 2005
12 PM, Civic Center, San Francisco Civic Center, San Francisco
http://www.worldcantwait.org let's get busy!



Fri Oct 14

# MOONLIGHT WALK – Join “Team Drekmeier” for the Palo Alto Weekly 5K Moonlight Walk on Friday, October 14 (registration at 6:30pm, walk at 7:30pm). If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Amy Adams at aadams91 stanford edu. For more information about the walk, visit
http://www.paloaltoonline.com/moonlight_run/index-registration.shtml


# 10/14: Peace and Pizza: 9/11 and The American Empire (hayward / castro valley)
“Peace and Pizza” Free Showing of “9/11 and the American Empire”. David Ray Griffin at the University of Wisconsin, Madison April 18, 2005. As seen on C-span!”. with Special Guest Appearance of Ken Jenkins, Producer and Editor of the film for questions and answers. Friday, October 14th, 7-9pm @ Straw Hat Pizza in Castro Valley. Free event. All are welcome. Straw Hat Pizza is in the Village Shopping Center off of Castro Valley Blvd. Peace and Pizza is a monthly Community Event on the second Friday of every month showing movies you won’t see on corporate TV. Come for pizza, a movie and good discussion and company. Co-sponsored by the South Alameda County Peace and Justice Coalition and Code Pink Hayward. For more information, please call John Bass @ 510-432-9493
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/99977567.html


# Arab World Unveiled: Painted Photographs by Halla Ayla
Reception and Slide Presentation: Oct 14 Room 425, 7-9pm                                                 
1453 Mission Street (between 10th & 11th Streets), SF
Halla Ayla is an Iraqi American photographic artist born in Baghdad and raised in Iraq, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. Through her vibrant images, which combine photography with hand coloring, painting, and collage, she shares her personal experience with and appreciation for the Arab world—its people, cultures, and art—and strives to create cultural bridges between East and West. Arab World Unveiled is the second exhibit in a seven-part series by Ayla, a photographer with more than 25 years of experience. The series captures scenes from daily life in several Arab countries, including Morocco, Egypt, and Jordan, and illuminates the unique beauty and rich history of these ancient lands.


# I am not advocating having kid(s).
If you are giving birth this is important:
Ask the Experts at Bay Area Birth Information
Friday, October 14 7:00 PM Bay Area Birth Information presents:

Ask the Experts

Fri, Oct 14, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Campbell

http://www.bayareabirthinfo.org

WILL YOU HAVE A MOTHER FRIENDLY* CHILDBIRTH?

Find out how to have a safe, satisfying birth from an expert panel including:

" a breastfeeding specialist
" an obstetrician
" a homebirth midwife
" a hospital-based midwife
" a labor doula
" a childbirth educator
" an experienced mother

To RSVP or for further information contact:
Jeanna at 408-275-1250 or jeanna [at] bayareabirthinfo.org

*Mother-Friendly Care is the model of care developed by the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS). Established in 1996, CIMS is a collaborative effort of numerous individuals, leading researchers, and more than 50 maternal and child health organizations representing over 90,000 members. CIMS promotes a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. For more information, visit the CIMS website at http://www.motherfriendly.org

BABI was born from a group of birth professionals who wished to provide a stronger community of support for families in their childbearing years and is the only nonprofit, nonaffiliated pregnancy, birth, and parenting resource center in the South Bay. Our goal is to provide information, resources, support groups, continuing education, and community awareness events for families and birth professionals throughout the Greater South Bay. For more information, visit the BABI website at http://www.bayareabirthinfo.org

DATE & TIME:
Friday, October 14
7:00pm-9:00pm

LOCATION:
Tiny Tots Togs
138 Railway Avenue
Campbell, CA, 95008
http://www.tinytots.com

COST & REGISTRATION:
Free.

MORE INFO:
Website: http://www.bayareabirthinfo.org
Email: jeanna bayareabirthinfo org
Phone: 408-275-1250

About Bay Area Birth Information:
BABI was born from a group of birth professionals who wished to provide a stronger community of support for families in their childbearing years and is the only nonprofit, nonaffiliated pregnancy, birth, and parenting resource in the South Bay. Our goal is to provide information, resources, education, and community awareness events for families and birth professionals throughout the South Bay.


# Fri Oct 14 9:00 PM Encounter Studio 555 De Haro Street #120 party 8pm - late
Please join us for the grand opening of Encounter Studio, a new art/performance space in Potrero Hill. We're building a small theater and sound studio in a live/work space. The building used to be a soap factory, now it's all offices except for one other artist collective: False Profit are our neighbors.
Although the theater isn't finished yet, we have renovated the space enough to hold parties, film screenings, and music performances. Our 1,000 sq. ft. performance area can easily support an audience of 50 or more, with high-end video projection in a comfortable atmosphere. Now it's time to celebrate!
In the earlier part of the night we will have an artists' salon featuring our own work. Simran will have his "Haunted Garden" sound installation running. Hallie will perform interactive improv with audience participation. I'll show some of my evil mind control video art. There will be a couple other surprises along the way.
After midnight, there will be partying and dancing until whenever. We'll provide snacks and some alcohol, but it might not be a bad idea to bring reinforcements.

 

# OCTOBER 14 - 16, 2OO5 16th Annual http://Bioneers.org
Conference @ MARIN CENTER SAN RAFAEL, CA
Take part in this fertile network, rich with inspiring ideas, models, tools, and resources — and powerful connections. Join us in improving the environment by changing the world !
http://www.bioneers.org/conference/program.php


# Bioneers 16th Annual Conference, Oct. 14-16
Friday, October 14, 2005 - Sunday, October 16, 2005
Marin Center 10 Avenue of the Flags San Rafael, CA 94903
http://www.bioneers.org
"visionary and practical solutions for restoring the Earth and people"
Featuring some of the best activism work in the world: ecology, social justice, sustainability, feminism, indigenous issues, spirituality...



# A Handful of Dust A Full-Evening Performance By XENO
Frid & Sat October 14 & 15 / 21 / 28 & 29 (no show Oct. 22 / see below)
November 4 & 5 / 11 & 12 / 18 & 19 Doors 8:30 PM Show 9 PM

Dance, music, strange characters, circus arts, humor and dreamy visuals combine to convey the experiences of a newly formed soul bound for the material world. The 7 performers of Xeno draw on the force of their nine years together to bring you a poetic look at a spirit's basic training.

Admission: $15 - $20 sliding scale requested at the door.
These shows WILL SELL OUT & SEATING IS LIMITED.
Reservations strongly suggested.
Call and ask about our V.I.P. Packages.

Call (415) 285-XENO (9366) for more info or to reserve seats.
Xenodrome 1320 Potrero Ave @ 25th Street & Cesar Chavez)
San Francisco, CA 94110 http://www.xenodrome.com
******************************** *********************
Saturday, October 22, 2005 Cow Palace San Francisco, CA
Xeno performs at the 26th Annual Exotic Erotic Ball?
http://www.exoticeroticball.com
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net



BART runs around the clock during the October 15th weekend
10.11.2005

BART trains run Friday night through Saturday morning & Saturday night through Sunday morning

For the first time since the Millennium, BART trains will be running around the clock during the October 15th weekend to make sure Bay Area residents and workers can get between the East Bay and San Francisco while Caltrans shuts down all eastbound lanes on the Bay Bridge for overnight earthquake retrofit work.

Normally BART service ends around midnight. However, this weekend BART trains will zip back and forth across the Bay from Friday night through Saturday morning and then again on Saturday night through Sunday morning. The service will only be hourly, so please download the timetable of scheduled service.

Trains will only stop at the following 21 stations:

SAN FRANCISCO:

24th Street/Mission
Embarcadero
Balboa Park
Montgomery
Powell
EAST BAY:

Bay Fair
Downtown Berkeley
Concord
Dublin/Pleasanton
El Cerrito Del Norte
Fremont
Lake Merritt
MacArthur (AC Transit Transfer Point)
Coliseum/Oakland Airport
Pittsburg/Bay Point
Richmond
Rockridge
Walnut Creek
PENINSULA:

Colma
Millbrae
San Francisco International Airport
AC Transit will offer connecting service at the MacArthur BART Station. Visit http://www.actransit.org or http://www.511.org for additional information.

HISTORY OF ALL NIGHT SERVICE
The last time BART offered overnight train service was between December 31, 1999 through January 1, 2000 for the Millennium celebrations.

Ironically, the time previous to that was also because of Bay Bridge construction work. BART was a lifeline for commuters and the economy after the October 17, 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake collapsed a portion of the bridge?s upper deck, shutting it down for a month while crews repaired the bridge. BART ran 24-hours a day for nearly the entire time the bridge was down.

WHY BART DOESN?T HAVE 24 HOUR SERVICE
BART does not provide regular 24-hour service because many essential maintenance activities can only take place when the system is shut down. This maintenance work is essential for both operational safety reasons and to ensure the longterm reliability of the system.

BART supplemental and extended service during the October 15th weekend has be made possible by funding from Caltrans.



Sat Oct 15

# KFC Palo Alto protest is Sat., Oct. 15 noon - 1pm
Join BAV as we protest at the last remaining KFC in Palo Alto. This is
a KFC/Pizza Hut combo at 851 San Antonio Rd. We will meet from noon
until 1 pm. Your own signs are welcome, although we will have plenty to
go around. http://www.bayareaveg.org


# 4. DE YOUNG MUSEUM GRAND OPENING/ SF - 10.15.05
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the new
DE YOUNG MUSEUM IN GOLDEN GATE PARK!
Saturday, October 15.2005 - Sunday, October 16, 2005
Noon, October 15-5:30 p.m., October 16 (31-hour continuous opening)
Open around the clock + Free General Admission
31-hour museum marathon, FREE to the public!
Complete lineup of scheduled events on this page:
http://www.thinker.org/deyoung/visiting/subpage.asp?subpagekey=885
As my friend, Scatha says... "this means my lovelies, that at 3:30am all rocket ship style
you can check out the brand-new de Young museum and view all the collections
in almost all of the galleries all night and all day FOR FREE!!!!!
heheheheheheeeeeeeee!"


# Proctor and Gamble Demo 10/15 2:00 p.m. San Francisco
What: Proctor And Gamble Demo
Where: The cable car turn around at 5TH and Market
Time: October 15 (Saturday) 2:00 p.m.
Why: P&G tortures and kills countless animals in
product testing that is not even required by law.
I have the posters, lit. and bunny costume,
To subscribe to Bay Area Animal Rights Network please send blank email
to: baarn-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com


# GI Rights Hotline Training October 15
A crucial element to slowing the military machine is helping individual GIs get out of the military!  As CCCO has done since 1948, we are supporting individuals in their resistance and opposition to war.  In particular, we are standing with a group of people —GI’s whose questioning and resistance are increasing and becoming better known

The GI Rights hotline is staffed by a network of organizations throughout the United States and in Germany.  In 2004 we received 32,000 calls from people who needed help obtaining discharge from the military.  Increasingly, people are also using email to contact us and we sent about 3,000 emails in response to email queries.  

The hotline provides accurate, comprehensive, and objective information on draft registration, military discharges, civil rights in the military, and involuntary activation and deployment of military personnel.  The work we do and the information we disseminate are known to enlisted people in numbers far greater then the thousands with whom we communicate personally.

We are seeking additional military counselors to volunteer on the Hotline.  Tasks include answering live phone calls, returning phone messages, responding to email inquiries, and making referrals to relevant organizations and individuals.  Volunteers make an initial one- year commitment of at least 2 hours of service per week.

CCCO will be holding a GI Rights volunteer training on
Saturday, October 15, 2005 9am – 5pm
405 14th St., Suite #205 Oakland, CA
Pr-registration required by September 26
For more information or to register for the training, call
510-465-1617 or 888-231-2226
Or email steve [at] objector.org
http://www.objector.org/gitraining.html
The training will provide an overview of all the discharges, AWOL practices and regulations, and  legal and ethical issues in hotline counseling.


# Hurricane Relief Event: Sat, Oct 15th 2pm-6pm - Love Massage? Receiving? Giving? Love?
Hurricane Relief Event Hosted by Vara Healing Arts
$1 minute table or chair massage
There will be refreshments and music along with relaxing, healing massage. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the cause.
Saturday, October 15th 2-6pm Vara Healing Arts
(in studio & fireplace lounge)
850 Talbot Ave. @ Solano Ave. in Albany (next to Berkeley)
510-526-9642. http://www.VaraHealing.com
Please join us in support of all the people who were
affected by the recent hurricanes. (Please park on Solano)
1. To love those in need because they need it and you love it!
2. Support Jennifer Epiphany Long and her vision of 8 years to create a community healing arts center in the east bay
3. Because you just want to be touched and pampered!
GIVE LOVE at the same time as you GET LOVED!
(what a win-win!!!) With Gratitude and Love,
Jennifer Epiphany Long Vara Healing Arts

Attention Bodyworkers/Massage Therapists!!!

Do you feel moved to love (with your hands) the communities affected by the hurricanes and haven’t done so yet or have more love for them?

Do you get jazzed in supporting people who expressing and are living their dreams?

If yes…'''' come and offer your healing and loving hands to support Vara inviting their local community in receiving amazing massage and bodywork there and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!

Call Joanna or Jennifer at 510-526-9642.
If you want to receive love too, ask for sauna passes or rental space.


# Graveyard Games San Francisco Saturday, October 15 2 PM - 3:20 PM FREE

Graveyard Games SAN FRANCISCO

You're never too dead to play.

On Saturday October 15, 2005, Graveyard Games will be in Colma, San
Francisco's very own City of the Dead, so you can meet the living and
play with the dead.

You're invited to the Italian Cemetery to get to know your local
dearly departed, pay your respects, and learn Tombstone Hold 'Em-the
secret poker game you can only play in a cemetery.

Instructions

1. Arrive at the Italian Cemetery (540 F Street, Colma, CA 94014, 2
blocks from Colma BART station) on Saturday October 15 between 1:30
PM and 2:00 PM.

2. Look for your host near the main entrance, under the white arch.
She'll be holding a deck of cards. She will have further instructions
and supplies for you.

3. Bring a single flower to place on a grave to show some respect,
and to signal that you're one of us.

4. Take a few minutes to explore the cemetery. Look for any poker
chips left on tombs. You'll need these to play.

5. Be sure to look for the grave of someone you can prove died on
your birthday. You can use that tombstone as a Joker during the game.

6. Tombstone Hold 'Em Tournament begins at 2 PM. Here's a tip: learn
the rules (http://www.lastcallpoker.com/allin/rules.aspx) before you
come. We'll have instructions on hand for any friends you bring along.

7. For non-poker players, there will be other creative, playful
things to do. And expect a few surprises.

8. The winner is crowned at 3 PM. No fancy prizes, but lots of
respect, and maybe a special memento from beyond the grave. Plus,
everyone can keep the chips they earn as a souvenir.

9. After 3 PM, you're invited to nearby Globe Tavern (7379 Mission
St) to raise a glass to the players you're leaving underground at the
Italian Cemetery.

By the way, if anyone asks--you're here for the last call.

Italian Cemetery 540 F Street Colma, CA 94014
http://www.italiancemetery.com
2 blocks from Colma City BART, 20 minute drive from the city.
jane 4orty2wo com
http://www.lastcallpoker.com/allin/sf_1015/default.htm


# 2005-10-15 4:00 PM El Rio

SFBC PARTY IN THE MISSION--KICK OFF NEW BIKE CAMPAIGNS

This Saturday afternoon, from 4pm-8pm, help us kick off our Mission Bike Network campaigns with an SFBC party at El Rio (3158 Mission @ Cesar Chavez). Local bands will be playing on the cool (but usually warm) back patio, including Matt Gonzalez' group, Delightfully Isolated, along with Sid Lucious and the Pants & Desoto Reds.

A couple of members are needed pre-show to do some set up and tabling at the club. If interested, please contact Jodie at jodie sfbike org. Tablers will get in free to the show!

Free valet bike parking for all!
http://sfbike.org


# Saturday, 10/15, offsite: Carol Queen hosts Litcrawl's erotic reading at Good Vibrations (17th and Valencia location), 5 pm, no charge. http://goodvibes.com
And she keynotes OneTaste's women's conference!
1074 Folsom @ 7th http://www.onetastesf.com
http://centerforsexandculture.org


# Women's US Festival with Keynote Speaker Carol Queen Sat Oct 15th at 11am-7pm
FREE! Women, Men & Children Welcome!
10 Speakers 14 Women Founded Organizations
Vendors Music Dance Healthy Vegetarian Food
1074 Folsom @ 7th http://www.onetastesf.com


# Sat Oct 15 6pm : SFVS Raw Foods Dining Out at Alive Cafe

Our Monthly Dining Out will be Saturday, October15, 2005
Join us for dinner at the Alive Restaurant at 6:00 p.m.
1972 Lombard Street near Webster Street, San Francisco
Check MUNI for public transportation 415-673-6864

Samples of the Organic Vegan Raw Menu include: Tantalizing Appetizers
ranging in price from Avocado Pizza Crisp at $5 to Maki Sushi at $9;
Super Salads ranging in price from $5 to $12; Intriguing Raw or
Cooked Soups from $6.95 to $9; Exotic Raw Entrees include various
Asian Noodles $9 to $14.95, various Raw Pastas, Lasagnas, or Ravioli
ranging in price from $9 to $13.95; Pizzas range from $10 to $11.95
and a Spinach Mushroom Quiche at $10 or $11.95; and Scrumptious Raw
Desserts include Blueberry, Raspberry, or Black Forest Chocolate
Mousse Torte Cheesecakes or Strawberry Shortcake at $7.95. Smoothies
or various nut milks, fresh juices, or tea round out the menu in a
special way.
Weather permitting, we can dine in the pleasant Zen Garden in the
courtyard tucked behind the restaurant.

Since space is limited, please RSVP by Thursday, October 13th at 415-
273-5481. If you have any questions about the menu or the hours, call
Leland at 415-923-1052 or check his website http://www.aliveveggie.com.
Alive is also at the Ferry Building Farmers' Market Thursdays 4 to 8
p.m. If he is able to get more public support, he may be able to get
a space on Saturdays. http://sfveg.org


# Celebrating Activism: A Benefit for Breast Cancer Action's 15th Anniversary
Sat Oct 15 6:00 PM Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Forum
701 Mission Street (at Third) Sf, CA, 94013 415-243-9301
http://www.bcaction.org/Pages/TakeAction/15thAnniversary.htm
The event will feature musicians Holly Near and Adrienne Torf, poet Alix Olson, comedian Rene Hicks, Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir, Dance Brigade, and author Anne Lamott. Six stellar breast cancer activists from the Bay Area and around the country will be honored and presented with Spirit of Activism awards.
Screenings of the film, "Heart of the Sea," by Lisa Denker and Charlotte Lagarde. Photography exhibit featuring works by Stefanie J. Atkinson. Raffle presented by some of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
Tickets are $125. To purchase, or for more information, please call Ron Wong & Associates at 415-355-9988, ext. 10 or visit http://www.bcaction.org


# EAST BAY LIVING FOODS RAW POTLUCK OCTOBER 2005

Saturday, October 15th from 6.30 to 10:00PM -
PLEASE TRY TO BE ON TIME!

East Bay Living Foods Home:
The Upaya Center for Wellbeing, 478 Santa Clara
Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 3rd Floor (Across from the Grand Lake
Theater)
http://www.living-foods.com/eastbay
SFBayAreaRaw-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com
eastbaylivingfoods-subscribe [at] yahoo.com


# 10/15: George Bush Going Away Party - Evening of Political Comedy (downtown / civic / van ness
2nd Annual Sat, Oct 15th @ 8pm
Partial proceeds benefit CCCO's "Military Out of Our Schools" program

Featuring a multicultural variety of political comedians from both New York and San Francisco:
-Bill Santiago (The Latino Laugh Festival; Comedy Central's Premium Blend)
-Diane Amos (The Pine Sol Lady; film actress)
-Lisa Geduldig (Producer of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy, Funny Girlz, Charo)
-Scott Blakeman (New York's premier political comic)
-Alana Devich (Semi-finalist in Comedy Central's "Laugh Riots" competition)
-Ross Turner (Veteran of several "Bush Bash" political comedy shows)
-Aundre the Wonderwoman (Anti-death penalty advocate by day; comic by night)

Last year's sold out show, on the eve of the presidential "elections" was a success but failed to send Bush back to Crawford so we're trying again. With his approval rating sinking to a new low of 38%, coupled with his record on Iraq, and his slow and bungling response to Hurricane Katrina, we figured we'd try once more to usher Bush out and send him back home while continuing to provide needed political comic relief to the citizens of the Bay Area. Medical studies show that laughter IS the best medicine; endorphins will be handed out in the aisles.

Herbst Theatre 401 Van Ness Ave @ McAllister sf
$25, $30, & $35 http://www.cityboxoffice.com
http://www.koshercomedy.com
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/99992399.html


# this will sell out, arrive early!
Sat Oct 15 8:30 PM YOGA TAI CHI presents : autumn ball
malakai, ben chun, mycho, moondoggy and more at http://cellspace.org
ah yes!
the fog has rolled away. people are waking up from the burn of their summer, ready to hunker down into their passions and projects, maybe even heading north for a harvest. the wind smells its freshest in san francisco!

it must be time to strech out, ground out, connect with the heavens and the earth and dance all night to welcome in this fine season with the yoga tai chi collective at our beloved cellspace!

yoga tai chi collective invites you to an enchanted evening in celebration of the change of the season.

this cycle through we have the special presence on diana depineres leading us through yoga poses to bring in the night starting at 9:00.

at 10:00 our own patrick king leads us in the cycle of empty through full with his knowledge and sharing of tai chi.

at 11:00 the beat kick in! i (mycho cocoa) am honored to kick in the beats at cellspace and do promise to do it gently, deep, organically and funkily.

sf breakbeat hero ben chun of the false profits will take it from there, showing what the ceo of breaks can bring to the dance floor.

a very special apearance by the mysterious and amazing malakai of aspara will bring the evening to a high yet grindingly gorgeous vibration with some original cuts as well as some favorite floor fillers.

then our own moondoggy (awooooo!) takes us towards sunrise with his howlingly delicious blend of 2-step garage breaks and true feeling of the yoga tai chi vibe, we will be in good hands, haha... paws!

the music will be made possible by awakening productions sound.
dr. who, our special guest from japan will take care of your eye sockets with his sf premiere of visual projected wizardy.

and your tastebuds and tummy will be pleasured and nurtured by the organic vegetarian food of the convergence kitchen. did someone say young cocoa???

delicious!!! it all goes down saturday october 15th at cellspace!
2050 bryant street at 18th.

and... partial proceeds go to benefit the ella baker center and their hurricane relief efforts! ( http://www.ellabakercenter.org )

http://lighterknights.com/flyers/cellspace

doors open at 8:30
we'll be so happy to see you there!


# NIMBY presents CIRCUS Sat Oct 15 9:00 pm $10
The World Famous NIMBY Warehouse presents the Original NIMBY Circus.

Featuring: Will Scarlet, HOBO Goblins, One Man Banjo, Circus Freaks,
Laughing Sal, Therm, a Two headed cow, Sour Mash Hug Band, The
Disgusting Spectacle, Cranky, Rockstars, The Odeon Bar's Circo De
Solame Featuring Dammit the amazing wonder dog, Knee & Elbow, Funky
Beulah, Esmeralda Strange, David Apocolipse, Rocky Rulet. Ethan
Bixbee, and special surprise guests.

Starts at Dark. Donations are $10.
NIMBY Warehouse is at 28th St. and Mandela Parkway in West Oakland.
For more info call 510-433-0506.

NIMBY 1649 28th St Oakland 510-433-0506
http://www.nimbyspace.org

Over the Bay Bridge
Take the I-880 S
exit on the West Grand/Maritime Exit
Merge unto W Grand Ave
Turn Left unto Mandela PKWY
Turn Right unto 28th St.
info nimbyspace org 510-433-0506
http://www.nimbyspace.org


# VIVID EXPOSURE An MV Galleries Fundraiser
Saturday, October 15, 10pm-4am
@ Gingerbread Warehouse 1275 Connecticut & Caesar Chavez
Special midnight ceremony, so please try and arrive beforehand.
$10-20$ sliding donations
MV Galleries <http://www.mvgals.net> is throwing its first ever fundraiser to recover some of the costs of running the site.

We're calling out to all you party-goers who every week dig through the images in search of that funky picture of yourself. It's also a prime time for the rest of you to get your mug on the site.

We will be ready with cameras in hand to catch you in the act while the line up makes you bounce around like crazy!

With Dj's...
- Syd Gris (Opel Productions)
- Brad Robinson (Space Cowboys)
- DJ Seven (Lo Rise Recordings, NK7)
- Scott Carrelli (Satellite SF)
- Dirtyhertz (Dorigen, Looq, Pangea)
- Mike Giannini (Percussion SF)
- Murphstar (Seismic)
- DJ Sol (Vivid, Sol Sound Music)
- JZ (Red Melon)
- shOOey (Deep End, Spunk)
- Trav (Seismic)
        & lots of surprises TBA...


# SOMMA Live in concert!

Come be intoxicated by the ecstasy and sensuous pleasures of an opium dream, as Somma performs ethereal and mystical Persian flavored ambient music channeling sound-waves of transcendental bliss through a space & deep chill performance of live Persian music and electronica ambience.

Saturday, October 15 $10
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom sf
A performance of live Persian music and ambient electronica.
Somma Ensemble featuring Jef Stott (Lumin)
Saturday, October 15th, 2005, 9pm (doors at 8:30)

a Somma performance featuring:

Shirzad Sharif (SOM?MA, AHURA)
live Persian strings and percussion
Jef Stott (LUMIN, STELLAMARA, MC RAI)
live Middle Eastern strings and electronics.
Plus special guests.

Bring comfortable clothes, cushioning, blankets, friends & lovers.

Using excessive pleasure and directing it against structures of oppression and exploitation created by the capitalist society we are currently living in, this performance aims to send you home in a complete immersion of peace, relaxation, recuperation, escape, tranquility and utopian state of mind.

This is the debut of a new collaboration. We hope you will join us for a night of sublime nocturnal ether.

http://www.sommamusic.com
http://www.jefstott.com


# ** 3RD ANNUAL L.A. BURNING MAN DECOMPRESSION STREET FAIRE!! ** Sat. Oct. 15th
http://www.la-burningman.com/
http://www.la-burningman.com/decom-05.htm
The Los Angeles Burning Man Decompression Street Faire is upon us!
Mark your calendars SATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH
12:00 noon until 12:00 midnight
$10. w/ Playa Wear or Playa Dust
$15. without
This is the 3rd annual L.A. Decom, taking place at the same location as the last two fabulous Decoms, in downtown L.A. in the Artists District. Three city blocks of Playa Pavement all to ourselves (and anyone else who might want a taste of what we're about)!
The main gate will be located in front of Little Pedro's Blue Bongo Cafe, which is located at:
901 E. 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012-4007
The event continues down the block from there to Santa Fe Street, then one block to the left to Banning Street as well as one long block to the right under the bridge down to 2nd Street. That's a lot of street space to participate in the ways we like to. Here's a map (the star marks the entrance gate):
http://tinyurl.com/9dphm


# Sat. Oct. 15th : DEF Presents Fuzzy Logic
415.289.6886 http://www.defsf.com


# Oct 15-23 Dear Animal Advocates, Guardians, Vigilers, Lovers and Liberators,
National Primate Liberation Week (October 15-23) is coming soon, and I must admit I have nothing solid planned for the occasion.  So, if someone wants to help plan something, we should have a meeting soon - like next week, I would say.  I am open to getting together on October 11, 12, & 13 (in the PM) and brainstorm & see what we come up with - I was thinking of asking the university to phase out all experiments on monkeys - for ethical and scientific reasons.  Let me know what you think. Please let me know which date above best works for you to meet with others to discuss NPLW - and other matters related to UCSF. Bob O'Brien vigilforanimals yahoo com



# stilt-walking workshop for adults at the Crucible in Oakland this Sat & Sun; Oct 15th & 16th!
The pricing is extraordinary – only $80 plus $55 for materials - $135 total, which is less than half of what I charge to build custom stilts, plus you get a 2 hour lesson. It is such a bargain I might even take the class myself! Umm no wait that won’t work. http:thecrucible.org
Or direct link to the class description:
http://store.thecrucible.org/product_info.php?cPath=1_5&products_id=1091&osCsid=08fb33ca52e24d7a22c07b92b9a4b456
Thomas Sepe thomas tomsepe com (510) 499-0946



Sun Oct 16

# Sun Oct 16 Pacific Sound presents the final Sunset Party + hula hoops!
of the season as we head north to Stafford Lake in Novato for an
afternoon with djs Solar, J-Bird, & Galen + special guests. Northern
Marin County can still get quite warm this time of year too. Bring a
blanket, a sack lunch, etc. The music starts at noon and goes til 8pm
with our standard predominate hoop time from 2-5. Parking is $8 a
vehicle for the day and the event itself is totally free! Let's
carpool cause gas is expensive and we'll save on parking too. I have
room in my car for up to 4 more leaving from San Francisco. Was it
last year we tied all the hoops to the roof of my car for this event?
photo: http://flickr.com/photos/ariel/2289688/
Pacific Sound: http://www.pacificsound.net/
Stafford Lake: Noon till Sunset
http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/pk/main/pos/pdstaffordlke.cfm

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# Sun Oct 16 12pm - 7:30pm PacificSound * 415.820.1664

Ok this is it. The last outdoor of the year and we're mixing some out of town talent: Randy Jones aka Caro, with long time Sunset friend: John Howard. For those who don't know, Caro will be playing a live set of original music at KONTROL this Saturday nite. more info on Randy and Kontrol at: http://kontrolsf.com Yet for Sunday's SUNSET Party, Mr. Jones will venture into his extensive vinyl collection for an eclectic dj set. It will be quite a day for music, so come early and enjoy the kick-off with the sweet sounds of bass heavy dub reggae by Galen. Remember to check the info below and we'll see you soon!!
<<<~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>>>
Taking it home...
What: SUNSET Party ~ Season Finale 2005
When: Sunday, October 16th, 2005
Where: Stafford Lake Park, Novato Ca. **Directions and rules below, PLEASE READ**
Time: 12pm - 7:30pm
Age: All welcome
Event Fee: FREE
Park Fee: $8.00 per vehicle or $2.00 walk in per person (this fee is unrelated to us)

*No Pets Allowed* *Use the recycling/trash bins*

DJs:
Galen
Solar
J-Bird
with special guests:
Randy Jones aka Caro (Orac Records, Seattle ~ WA)
John Howard (Sunset Friend, SF - NY)

Remember:
*Bring additional warm clothes, no matter how hot it is, it will cool down in the late afternoon!!

Stafford Lake Rules:
* DO NOT urinate in the bushes
- We had to pay extra money to get portable toilets in addition to the 2 permanent facilities already there.

* NO PETS of any kind are allowed at this park ... even in your car.
- if anybody shows up with a dog, the party may be terminated

* Put your cigarette butts and bottle caps in your pockets or the trash.
- if the grass is littered with these items the music will be turned off until we pick them up. This is not San Francisco so there are no street cleaners coming to sweep them up . This is nature , please respect it!

* Please DO NOT flyer the cars in the parking lot.
- most of these flyers end up on the ground throughout the entire parking lot.

* Carpool
- it saves money for park entrance.

WE NEED HELP ENFORCING THESE RULES, THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THIS EVENT, IF YOU SEE PEOPLE DISRESPECTING, PLEASE LET THEM KNOW!!

DIRECTIONS TO STAFFORD LAKE:
From San Francisco:
Take the Golden Gate Bridge onto Hwy 101
Follow for approx. 25 miles to the town of Novato
Exit Atherton Ave/San Marin Drive
Turn Left at light and follow San Marin Dr. for almost 3 miles
Turn Right onto Novato Blvd. for 2.5 miles
Turn left into Stafford Lake Park and greet Park Ranger
From East Bay:
Take the 80 east to San Rafael/Richmond Bridge
Once exiting bridge stay on freeway to 101 North
Follow to the town of Novato
Exit Atherton Ave/San Marin Drive
Turn Left at light and follow San Marin Dr. for almost 3 miles
Turn Right onto Novato Blvd. for 2.5 miles
Turn left into Stafford Lake Park and greet Park Ranger


# "FOR THE KIDS" NEXTAID BENEFIT/ SF - 10.16.05
Café Cocomo 650 Indiana St. (@ Mariposa) 12noon-2am
Healthy Food & BBQ | Raffle | Full Bar | 21 + over
$10 b4 2pm | $15 b4 10pm | $10 after 10pm
http://www.sfbydefinition.com/for-the-kids-oct-16.html
Taking you on a Musical Journey... Outdoors and Indoors:


# Sunday, 10/16: A legal seminar especially for sex workers and sex entertainment professionals with Katya Komisaruk, author of Beat the Heat!. More detail next newsletter, or email us for an invitation if you're a sex worker.
http://centerforsexandculture.org


# Blessing of the Animals Sun Oct 16 3pm
Bring your companion animals to this annual event that celebrates animals. Dr. Elliot Katz
of In Defense of Animals will speak about his work protecting animals. We will also honor
the work of Pets Unlimited. After the ceremony, the minister will bless each animal
individually. Unitarian Universalist Society 1187 Franklin Street (at Geary Blvd) SF
Sponsored by UUFETA (Unitarian Universalists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
For questions call 415-776-4580 or e-mail DoloresMP aol com


# Tent University Santa Cruz Meeting Sun Oct 16 4:00 PM
Meeting: Tent University Santa Cruz
Organizer: autonomous member of the TUSC collective
the first official meeting for tent university santa cruz is at san lorenzo park at 4:00 on sunday. come one and all (spread the word). this is also when food not bombs serves so bring an empty stomach. if you can't make the meeting, but want to be involved, make your own meeting time and start your own meeting. but if you can't make the meeting help out and make some fliers and put them around town and campus before sunday.
let the revolution begin.
Location: San Lorenzo Park. Look around...
Directions: 137 Dakota Street, Santa Cruz
Contact: squidswillbsquids (at) hotmail com
http://ucsc.tentstate.com/


# Foster Farms Cruelty Demonstration October 16 5 PM - 6 PM
Safeway, 3747 Grand Ave, Oakland

Outside of Safeway, one of Foster Farms' top suppliers, join EBAA as its exposes Foster's inhumane treatment of chickens. Visit http://www.fosterfacts.net for more information.

To Volunteer: Email info [at] eastbayanimaladvocates.org
~ or ~ Call (925) 487-4419
To subscribe to Bay Area Animal Rights Network please send blank email
to: baarn-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com
For events: 
Please see yahoogroups message archives and calendar at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/baarn


# Going Deeper With The Four Agreements
Sunday, October 16, 2005 - Sunday, December 4, 2005
5:00 PM Sunday Evenings 5:00pm – 6:30pm

October 16th------FREE Introductory Night
October 23rd------Be Impeccable with Your Word
November 6th-----Don’t Take Anything Personally
November 20th----Don’t Make Assumptions
December 4th------Always Do Your Best

Everything we experience is based on agreements we have made – with ourselves, with other people, with god, with life. But the most important agreements are the ones we make with ourselves. In these agreements we tell ourselves who we are, how to behave, what is possible, what is impossible. Using The Four Agreements as a guide, this transformative class series will uncover what agreements you hold for your life, teach you how to clear out old agreements that no longer serve you, and to create new ones that reflect your life’s vision. Participants will be guided deeply into themselves to discover how to live life rooted in love and abundance rather than fear. Presented by Rainbow Marifrog, certified Circle Guide from the Center of Creative Intent. This class is a pre-requisite for the six-month Toltec Shamanic Apprenticeship beginning in January 2006. All genders welcome. The Four Agreements is a recommended text. Come early for free, live music!

Cost per Class: First night free, then $15 - $10, sliding scale. 10% Series Discount.

Contact Rainbow: 510.393.9731 or rainbow [at] creativeintent.org

Event Location: Change Makers Bookstore 6536 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 (4 blocks South of Ashby, at the corner of 66th & Telegraph) Change Makers phone #: 510.655.2405

Presenter Bio: Rainbow Marifrog is an inspired teacher of Toltec Shamanism, who has walked the path for many years. Deeply present and highly intuitive, Rainbow guides, people in releasing the culture as their authority and diving into the depths of their own truth. A current graduate student of Somatic Psychotherapy, she also uses a holistic, body-oriented approach that grounds these expansive, shamanic processes in the body.
http://www.creativeintent.org


# Talk Mogadishu: Media Under Fire (Amnesty International screening)
Sunday, October 16th 5:00pm $5

The story of HornAfrik, the first community TV and radio station in
Somalia. A decade after the disastrous US humanitarian intervention
in Somalia, HornAfrik, the first independent TV and radio station in
war-ravaged Mogadishu, was established by three brave Somali-
Canadians in the face of chaos and devastation. Their vision was to
forge a path to peace through freedom of expression, impartial news,
and debate. The station's talk shows have become incredibly popular,
providing a unique way for Mogadishu's marginalized residents,
including women's groups and human advocates, to speak out without
being silenced. It is a venture not without danger; HornAfrik has
been attacked more than once by angry warlords displeased with the
station's content. Despite the perils, the founders of HornAfrik
continue their broadcasts, creating a blueprint for the role of the
media in times of conflict.

Speaker: Natoschia Scruggs
Fulbright Scholar to Senegal, Natoschia will speak about the media,
war and the breakdown of civil society. Originally from NYC, she has
lived in Cote d'Ivoire for one year and has traveled throughout 8
African countries. She is currently a doctoral student in African
Diaspora Studies at UC Berkeley, and holds degrees international
relations (BA), political science and African Studies (MA) and
African American Studies (MA). She is also an intern with the Amnesty
International Film Festival as Film Researcher.

Artists' Television Access 992 Valencia Street @ 21st SF
(415) 824-3890 http://www.atasite.org


# Sex-Positive Parenting Salon and Discussion Sun Oct 16 7pm
Center for Sex and Culture, 398 11th Street at Harrison 
 
Please join us for a forum discussion on sex-positive parenting.
 
This workshop is intended for parents who have chosen to be sex-positive and to share sex-positive values with their children. We live in a society with many mixed messages about sexuality. Many of us rejected our parents’ values in order to become sex-positive people. Now, raising children of our own, we find we are unsure how to communicate our values to our children and what information we should share or not share.
 
Because the event will be an open forum, we will address whatever issues individuals bring to the table. However, some of the general issues we are sure to discuss are polyamory; Paganism and alternative spirituality; interfaith unions; bisexual, homosexual, and heterosexual partnerships.
 
This event has arisen out of the concerns individuals have brought to the Center for Sex and Culture and the ideas of our current intern, Michelle Mueller. Michelle, student of the Graduate Theological Union, has a special interest in developing mentorship and sexual education programs for Pagan youth. Michelle co-founded a student Pagan group at Bryn Mawr College and was Assistant Coordinator for Teen Programs at Circle Sanctuary’s Free Spirit Gathering 2005. In the 2005-2006 academic year, Michelle intends to volunteer at UC Berkeley as a religious advisor for Wiccan and Pagan undergraduates. Although Michelle is not a parent, she enjoys mediating between Pagan or sex-positive parents and their teenagers.
 
Please bring any books or resources you think other parents would appreciate.

Here's all the detail about the 10/16 day-long workshop on legal issues for sex workers: 
A Legal Defense Seminar for Adult Entertainers, featuring Harvard educated criminal defense attorney Katya Komisaruk, will be held at the Center For Sex & Culture on Sunday October 16th.

WHO CAN ATTEND:
This is a private seminar that will be limited to 30 screened participants. You must be a sex worker/adult entertainer to attend this seminar. People from all areas of the industry will attend: exotic dancers, BDSM professionals, massage therapists, escorts, tantric practioners, sexological body workers, transgendered entertainers, etc. To attend send an email to rubytulips [at] internet.lu and include a link to one of your ads and your phone number.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
This seminar will teach adult entertainers about the laws of California as they relate to the adult entertainment business. Subjects covered include: what the laws are so that you don’t break them, how to handle encounters with law enforcement agents, safety tactics during arrest, how to use your right to remain silent and see a lawyer, resisting interrogation, arrest and search warrants, rights of non-US citizens, and reporting police misconduct. There will be lectures, Q&A sessions, role playing drills, and you will also get one-on-one time with the attorney who can review your personal ad and website copy.

COST & PAYMENT:
The cost of this all day seminar including lunch is $100. Lunch will be a catered vegetarian, vegan and raw food. You may purchase your ticket by cash or credit/debit card in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door and the event is expected to sell out.

You may also wish to bring additional money to purchase autographed copies of Katya’s Book “Beat The Heat: How To Handle Encounters With Law Enforcement” ($10) or to purchase a scented heart candle that will benefit a local sex worker charity ($25).

THINGS TO BRING:
Pens/Pencils, Notepad, extra money for books or candles, anything else you want to eat/drink or share with the group, printed copies of your ads or website copy, emails and websites.

THINGS NOT TO BRING:
Children, friends, pets, and cameras/recording devices are prohibited, sorry!

And mark your calendars for later this month--more detail next time:

Women's Herpes/HPV support/discussion group, 10/19, 8 pm
Older Women's Sexuality Panel at the Women's Building, 10/26
Deep-Ocean Hallowe'en Playparty, 10/28


# the Dick n Dubya Show sun oct 16 thurs oct 27th 8pm 10$

the DICK N DUBYA show, a REPUBLICAN OUTREACH CABARET brings the
biggest DICK in america and his comic presidential sidekick to the
heart of blue country in order to convert those who are not yet on
board the neocon juggernaugt. Foriegn and domestic policy explained
in song and dance. Democratic exorsisms, extreme compassionate
conservatism demo, full contact Q & A.
ED HOLMES and AMOS GLICK , long time members of the SF MIME TROUPE
(no, not that kind of mime-sfmt.org), put a happy face on the new
facism. Join them.... or else.
Card carrying republicans wrapped in flag-FREE!

berkeley arts festival HQ 2324 shattuck ave berkeley
510 665 9496 http://www.berkeleyartsfestival.com
3 blocks south on shattuck from berkeley bart. From 880 , up
university right on shattuck pondip earthink net 510- 841-1898
http://www.dickndubya.us



Mon Oct 17 Full Moon

Mon Oct 17 Second Sight Returns - ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!
Some experiences leave us changed forever. Join Lea Bender on her return journey to a small mountaintop village in Ghana where she finds herself participating in possession rituals with a group of African spirit mediums. Second Sight weaves live solo performance with video and soundscape to tell this incredible true story. Through characters from her time in Ghana (including the lively and often comical spirits themselves), Lea opens the door to questions about belief, spirituality and the unknown for both herself and her audiences. One-Woman Show by Lea Bender
Thursday, November 17 7:45 PM $15 General Admission
For reservations call (415) 561-1465
Young Performers Theater Landmark Building C - 3rd Floor
Fort Mason Center San Francisco, CA
http://www.vesselproject.org http://www.ypt.org



Tues Oct 18

# YOUR OWN HEALTH AND FITNESS Layna Berman every tues 1-2pm
EXPLORA- TION Michio Kaku every Tues 2-3pm 94.1 http://KPFA.org


# Next Generation invites you to TURN THE TIDE!
An inspiring celebration of peace and sustainability to benefit youth
activism, featuring legendary activist Helen Caldicott,and the original
Radio Active of Spearhead!

On Wednesday, October 19, more than 300 young people, adults, green
businesses and grassroots organizations, will gather together for Next
Generation’s third annual “Turn the Tide” event! World-famous peace and
environmental leader Helen Caldicott will move you with her powerful
vision. Nationally renowned Radio Active of Spearhead will rock you with
his super human beat-boxing and mind blowing lyrics. Local leaders in
the movement for peace and sustainability will inspire you with their
exciting projects. And, incredible young people from across Marin and
the Bay Area will move you with their passionate dance, slam poetry and
calls for a sustainable future. Help us turn the tide, by standing up
for peace, sustainability and youth activism!

Wednesday, October 19, 7 p.m. (Special Reception at 6pm)
At the Osher Marin JCC 200 North San Pedro Rd in San Rafael, CA
Tickets – Youth $6, Adults $15
Reception - $45, $75 per couple (Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, and meet
Helen Caldicott in person)
Call: 415.459.NEXT (6398) Email: Danielle gonextgeneration org
http://www.gonextgeneration.org


# FACTORY FARMING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Moving Toward Sustainable Agriculture
A FREE Event Featuring Farmer Harold Brown

Tuesday, October 18 from 7-9pm at the Marin Humane Society. RSVP to 415-506-6288.
Harold Brown, former cattle farmer turned farm animal advocate featured in the new, award-winning documentary "Peaceable Kingdom," will speak about the deleterious impacts of factory farming on the environment and the alternatives that exist. He will also present the benefits of moving away from animal agriculture to a plant-based agricultural production system.

Harold Brown was raised on a cattle farm in Michigan and spent half of his life in animal agriculture. Now, having metamorphosed from a "beef" farmer to a vegan farm animal advocate, he works to encourage farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices and "Put the Family Back in Farming."

To subscribe to Bay Area Animal Rights Network please send blank email
to: baarn-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com

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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/baarn



Wed Oct 19

# BAY NATIVE CIRCLE every Tue -2 pm http://kpfa.org 94.1 fm
GUNS & BUTTER the economics of politics every Tue 2-3 pm


# Saturday, November 19 | 9pm to 7am | San Francisco

The creators of the Hookahdome theme camp are delighted to request
your presence at our second, much-anticipated, fund-raising incident!

Gather your favorite open-minded & sparkling friends, and join us
in this intimate atmosphere of dance, communion, and luxury ...

Smolder  with the  fragrant  incense  of  the  sacred  hookah,
dance with abandon to the thundering musical sorcery of the DJ wizards,
and spoil your senses with the seductive beauty of exotic performance art.

Be surrounded by intelligent creativity, beautiful talent, & warm social energy.

Join us, for this little taste of what can only be called ... Soul Candy!
Online Purchases Only - no Tickets at the Door!

Tickets >>

$25 (until 10/19), $30 after

Save the Date: Download the Flyer >>

DJ Talent in two sound stages
DOWNTEMPO/CHILL: |
Process Rebel (Hypnomadic)  |
DJ Chris V (Ruckuslab Sound System)  |
DJ Nibbles (Hookahdome) |
Cpt. Fuzzy Pants (Hookahdome)  |

BREAKS/UPTEMPO:
DJ Fitz (House de Kris )
QuasiPseudo (Hookahdome)
Funkminster Fuller (Mopimp)) 
Deft One (D&B)
... And More! ...

Curiosities

• Dance floor grooving all night to the tasty beats you love

• Elegant chill areas in Hookahdome's comfortable & romantic style


• Lighting effects & projections by the camp lighting czars

• Backlit screens for silhouette dancing fun and sillyness

• Hookahdome's famous hookah bar, with multiple fully-serviced tables

• Lineup of exotic belly dancing and other cultural performaces

• Party-sized hot tub – dancing is fairly hard work, and you need a break!

• Several massage tables, with skilled masseuses on duty

• Hot mint tea, & various nibbles, served personally to guests

• Morning refreshments - Eat something before you return to the real world!

Location

San Francisco, CA : An amazing new underground space in SOMA, SF (near Powell BART).

Details & address To Be Announced in by email to ticketholders before the party.
Location will not be posted anywhere else!

The doors will close at 11 PM!

House Rules

• Clothes, if worn, should be your playa best – fuzzy, sexy, metallic, etc.  

• Shoes carrying the detritus of the world should be left at the door.  

• Exhibit proper respect for the venue, the other guests, and yourself.  

• Tobacco smoking (except hookahs) must be done in the outdoor areas.  

• Participate! Help out whenever needed. Be an attraction in your own right.

Fund Info
 
Hookahdome is a seven-year-old Burning Man theme camp that offers a full-service hookah lounge with talented entertainment, a fire-lit Esplanade performance and dance area, and the Magic Flying Carpet art car. We have become happy members of the neighborhood around the 3:30 to 5:00 side of town. At Burning Man 2005, Hookahdome served thousands of BRC citizens, and hosted some of the most attended get-togethers and live performances.

This year, our artists and engineers continue to perfect the experience we'll offer up to the city. This party is intended to help fund some of the fantastic innovations we have up our sleeve for Burning Man 2006. All proceeds from your ticket price will directly help fund the expense of exhibiting the Hookahdome again in all her glory.

If you believe in our vision, and love the Hookahdome, please consider making an additional donation.

Contact Us
Problems or questions? Contact us at hookahdome [at] gmail.com

Also, feel free to visit our main web site, http://hookahdome.com



Thu Oct 20

# HERBAL HIGHWAY Karyn Sanders every Thu 1-2pm http://kpfa.org
VISIONARY ACTIVIST Caroline Casey 94.1 fm Berkeley


# Forest Ethics San Francisco Fundraiser RSVP
http://www.forestethics.org/modinput4.php?modin=51
To RSVP for our fall wine tasting and auction on October 20, 2005, simply fill out the form below and press submit. The event will be held from 6:00-9:00pm at the Michael Martin Gallery, 101 Townsend St. (@ 2nd Street), Suite 207, in San Francisco.


# Film x 2 Night Thu Oct 20 7pm & 9pm FREE.

7PM: THE MYSTERY OF PICASSO (1956)
From French director Henri-Georges Clouzot. Capturing the moment and
the mystery of creativity, for this film, Picasso created 20
artworks, ranging from playful black-and-white sketches to widescreen
color paintings. Using inks that bled through the paper, Picasso
rapidly created fanciful drawings that Clouzot was able to film from
the reverse side, capturing their creation in real time. This month
commemorates Picasso's 124th birthday.

9PM: FELA KUTI - MUSIC IS THE WEAPON (1982)
Fela Anikulapo Kuti (1938-1997) was a Nigerian colossus, a prolific
singer-composer who played keyboards, trumpet and saxophone. Fela hit
upon what he called Afro-beat, a seductive, explosive groove wherein
highlife and Yoruba folklore were fused with American jazz, R&B and
funk. This new sound, charged with searing anti-colonial lyrics,
became the vehicle for political dissent. Fela was repeatedly
harassed and jailed due to his political views. By the time of his
death from an AIDS-related illness, he had transformed African music
for all time. This film overflows with fervent live performances,
frank interviews and exudes genuine Lagos street credo circa 1982.

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom @ 23rd SF
http://www.redpoppyarthouse.org


# Live Son Jarocho Music/Taco Bell Boycott Victory Celebration
Thu Oct 20 7:00 PM Free
LIVE MUSIC (FANDANGO) and CELEBRATION OF THE TACO BELL BOYCOTT VICTORY!

Sponsored by KPFA, the Oakland Institute and many Bay Area CIW allies.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

* SON DEL CENTRO, a spirited Son Jarocho music group out of Santa
Ana, CA

* GERARDO REYES CHAVEZ, member of the COALITION OF IMMOKALEE WORKERS,
a Florida-based farmworker organization
(Gerardo has worked in the fields since age 11, first as a peasant
farmer in Zacatecas, Mexico, and later in the fields of Florida. He
joined the CIW shortly after his arrival in the U.S. in 2000 and has
become a dynamic community organizer and nationally-recognized human
rights leader.)

BACKGROUND:
After nearly four years of a tenacious and growing national boycott,
Taco Bell and its parent company, Yum Brands, finally agreed to take
responsibility for the sweatshop conditions in their supply chain.
On March 8th of this year, Taco Bell signed an historic agreement to
"work with the CIW to improve working and pay conditions for
farmworkers in the Florida tomato fields."

This ground-breaking agreement set several important precedents,
including the first-ever direct, ongoing payment by a fast-food
industry leader to farmworkers in its supply chain; the first-ever
enforceable Code of Conduct for agricultural suppliers in the fast-
food industry (which includes the CIW as part of the investigative
body for monitoring worker complaints); and market incentives for
agricultural suppliers willing to respect their workers' human
rights, even when those rights are not guaranteed by law.

The boycott victory was celebrated by supporters from former
President Jimmy Carter to former guitarist for Rage Against the
Machine, Tom Morello, who said of the agreement, "This is a major
victory for the workers and demonstrates that by standing up and
standing together, we can overturn any injustice. By standing up and
standing together, we can change to world." The US. Congressional
Hispanic Caucus remarked, "This is a truly historic agreement,
marking perhaps the single greatest advance for farm workers since
the early struggles of the United Farm Workers."

Come hear the story of how farmworkers from one of the country's
poorest towns took on a corporate giant larger than McDonald's...and
won! Learn how they organized an aggressive national campaign of
creative actions and mass mobilizations that never wavered, grew
stronger with the commitment of youth, religious and union allies,
and finally convinced the world's largest restaurant company to
change the way it does business forever.

Join Son del Centro and the Bay Area community to honor the CIW's
innovative work and celebrate this important victory for human rights.

Live community music - a "fandango" - will follow the CIW
presentation. Bring your musical instruments if you have them!

For more info. on the CIW's campaigns, visit http://www.ciw-online.org.
For more info. on this event or to R.S.V.P., please contact
info [at] oaklandinstitute.org.

First Congregational Church of Oakland
1501 Harrison St.
Oakland, CA 94612

On corner of Harrison St. and 27th St. Free parking in back of
church. Enter event at back of church. 10 min. walk from 19th St. BART

damaraluce gmail com 239-986-9101
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Fri Oct 21

# Third Friday's Art Reception Fri Oct 21 5-8pm FREE door closes 7:30 pm
Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi Hosts Art Opening of Tim Gaskin'sWork

"My work is a statement on how artists and advertising brands become
icons."

On Friday, October 21, 2005, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi hosts the
monthly Third Friday's Art Reception in his City Hall office, Room
282. This month's featured artist is Tim Gaskin.

Tim Gaskin is a third-generation San Franciscan, pop artist, and
television and print journalist. He has been influenced by left-coast
politics, the sexual revolution, television, magazines, fashion, the
HIV/AIDS pandemic, local art, and dance music. Gaskin uses his art to
transform and enhance the environment of others. His work has been
called "inspired pop art, each seeking the balance of nature and flow
of energy with just the right mix." His Superstar Collection includes
strikingly vibrant Warhol-esque portraits of contemporary pop-culture
icons. Gaskin is also the producer and host of Comcast's first LGBT
show OUT Spoken.

City Hall, Room 282 1 Carlton B Goodlett Place SF Polk @ Grove


# Fri, Oct 21, 2005      7:00 pm
Stand Up and Be Counted: No to War and Occupation: The George Galloway US Tour
Mission High School 3750 18th St @ Dolores)
http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php


# Art at the Dump with Sirron Norris and Nomi Talisman
Fri Oct 21 5pm-9pm and Sat Oct 22 1pm-5pm free
SF R&D Artist in Residence Program
503 Tunnel Ave San Francisco 415 330 1415
http://www.norcalwaste.com


# Oct 21-23 Spirit of Fairfax!
http://spiritoffairfax.voiceofdance.com



Sat Oct 22

# MISTY REDWOOD RUN Sat Oct. 22 8:30 am start
10 K fun run that benefits the Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters.
Redwood Regional Park, Redwood Gate entrance in the East Bay Hills
7867 Redwood Rd., Oakland (map here) Register online at 
http://www.theschedule.com/eventinfo.cfm?eventID+10675
$20 online registration fee; $25 day of race registration (for mail, make check payable to BACH mailed to Misty Redwood Run, 6021 Valley View Rd., Oakland, CA 94611)
Join us for an unforgettable loop through magnificent redwood groves, along a shaded creek and up to a scenic overlook, through a canyon, to the finish in a sunny meadow.  A runner from a previous year called it a "Gorgeous course, great people and a good cause!" Info at 510-548-3113
Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters (BACH)
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