Save Ocean Beach is launched! Let our voice be heard!
GGNRA is considering a total ban on beach fires due to visitors
who complain of hazardous litter, including nails, hot coals, and broken glass.
It's time to let the GGNRA know how important fires at Ocean Beach mean to SF!
Let's use the opportunity for input on fire policy to make our collective voice heard!
Don't let the GGNRA take away our right to have fires on Ocean Beach.
saveoceanbeach.org


SF events 3.30
www.indybay.org/news/2006/03/1812378.php


important events: globalexchange.org/getInvol...yarea.php
fun events: laughingsquid.com/squidlist/calendar www.funcheap.com
more events: www.craigslist.org www.tribe.net upcoming.org
eco events: ecologycenter.org acterra.org
swcoalition.org/Calendar.html Sustainable World Coalition
humanisthall.net/Cal-Octob...ivist.html 390 27th St Oakland
www.mpjc.org/ongoing.html Marin Peace and Justice Center
peaceandjustice.org Palo Alto Peace and Justice Center
lists.riseup.net/www/arc/p...ey/2006-03 MARCH activism


Thursday March 30th indybay.org/
7:00pm San Francisco: Film Showings "Shock & Awe" & "Fallujah"
7:00pm Oakland: "9/11: The Myth & The Reality"
7:00pm Santa Rosa: Screening of "La ley de Herodes"
9:30pm San Francisco: Soulitary Confinement: Raise Awareness for Women Prisoners
Friday March 31th indybay.org/
3:30pm San Francisco: UC Hastings Digital Rights Management Symposium
6:00pm San Francisco: ACORN Action on Money Mart
6:00pm Berkeley: SHAC 7 Defense Fundraiser
7:30pm Oakland: Bay Area Relocalize Project Kick-off

3.31


Formula For Preserving Trees - What's A Tree Worth? Hartford, 20060329
www.courant.com/news/opini...78772.story


Global warming: Fly and be damned, UK, 20060403
www.newstatesman.com/200604030006


nymag.com/news/features/16464/index.html
The Ground Zero Grassy Knoll
A new generation of conspiracy theorists is at work on a secret
history of New York's most terrible day.


-------------------
3.30



food

Beware Of Sneaky Sugar Alcohols
www.commonvoice.com/article.asp



eco

Best 10 Cities in an Oil Crisis, BaltSun, 20060325
www.baltimoresun.com/busines...88.story
From the Baltimore Sun City could keep rolling if $100 oil parked cars


www.newstatesman.com/200604030006
Fly and be damned
We could close every factory, lock away every car
and turn off every light in the country, but it
won't halt global warming if we carry on taking
planes as often as we do. A voluntary no-flying
movement offers the only hope, argues Mark Lynas


Pics of Tennessee Strip Mines from plane
oct29flover.blogspot.com/
umdflyoverjan2005.blogspot.com/
Yo everyone here is what is happening to Tennessee's Mountains right now.


DHS Alien Detention and Removal Strategic Plan
www.indybay.org/news/2006/03/1811960.php
www.ice.gov/graphics/dro/endgame.pdf 49 Page Mein Kampf Doc from US gov


Federal reserve orders TWO TRILLION dollars to be printed
www.indybay.org/news/2006/03/1811962.php


Sharon Stone Supports Sheen's Public Statements on9/11
see video at www.infowars.com/articles/..._stone.htm


People have short memories. Jeb bush signed executive orders putting Florida under martial law 5 days before 9/11
www.rense.com/general63/wte.htm


arnold was in on it; the energy heist didn't end with enron.... where's cheney's appointment calendar bitches ?
www.indybay.org/news/2006/03/1811744.php


Left to right: billionaire Warren Buffet, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jacob Rothschild on the latter's estate in 2002.
www.nogw.com/illuminati.html


Money Money Money Root Of All Evil - (Great Video)
youtube.com/watch


supporting an amazing community of people deep in the heart of Ontario, Canada. An indigenous community called Grassy Narrows are fighting for control of their land and we need your help in spreading the word and building support for them.
Sign the petition to show your support for Grassy Narrows - freegrassy.org


www.legitgov.org/index.htm...aking_news
Rival Shia groups unite against US after mosque raid --Baghdad officials end link with 'coalition' in protest --Minister claims 37 victims were tied up and killed


www.legitgov.org/index.htm...aking_news
Blackwater USA offers 'private armies' for low-intensity conflicts


Facing Down a Constitutional Crisis
By Gary Hart and Joyce Appleby, History News Network
www.alternet.org/story/34084


Flash Video: It's A Secret
inthedark.openthegovernment.org


saveoceanbeach.org save freedom of assembly save our rights save our commons
A couple days ago the the SF park association announced they were
considering a ban on all fires on Ocean Beach beginning May 1st.
They are in a "public comment" period now, until April 15th.
I have setup a website to easily mail comments to the GGNRA and to the
press, including talking points and alternative solutions.
saveoceanbeach.org/
Please take a few moments and submit your comments. Don't let them take
away our right to one of the best things about living in the Bay Area!
Thanks! Aaron (Burn only clean wood. No treated wood, no plywood or particleboard, no paint)
(If we clean up after ourselves there will be less public pressure)


At long last, a new home sale slump - Sales in February drop more than expected, as median price falls and supply grows. Is the real estate bubble bursting? - by Chris Isidore, CNNMoney.com
Melting Ice Threatens Sea-Level Rise - by Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press
UAE, Saudi considering to move reserves out of dollar - by Regional FX
Dollar loses clout in bullion market - by Atul Prakash, Reuters
Carbon cloud over a green fuel - An Iowa corn refinery, open since December, uses 300 tons of coal a day to make ethanol. - FromTheWilderness.com



www.rense.com
FLA AG Subpoenas 3 Voting Machine Companies
Death Rates Drop After City Cleans Air - Big Surprise...
Congo - Bird Flu Outbreak Would Be 'Catastrophic'
Aspartame Danger To Children, Future Generations
Bush Willing To Send US Troops To Columbia
Secret Saudi Nuke Program With Pakistan Revealed
Pillaging The Treasury And The Constitution
Latino Hordes: Gringos, Not Illegals, Have To Go
Bush Wants Another Regime Change in Iraq
Vendetta: Heroism, Terrorism or Patriotism?
How Our Shortsighted Media Got Us Into War
The Pentagon Exit Hole
Connolly Admitted Supporting JFK Coverup
H5N1 Bird Flu In Mink Expands Range In Sweden
Is Gold Set To Replace Paper Money?
Fed Orders 2 Trillion Dollars Printed, Put In Circulation
Illegals - Guests Or Gate Crashers?
CNN Fears 911 Truth - Cancels Ed Asner's Appearance
Stunning Moussaoui Into Submission?


Alberto Gonzales spoke before law students at Georgetown today, justifying illegal, unauthorized surveillance of US citizens, but during the course of his speech the students in class did something pretty ballsy and brave. They got up from their seats and turned their backs to him.
To make matters worse for Gonzales, additional students came into the room, wearing black cowls and carrying a simple banner, written on a sheet.
Fortunately for him, it was a brief speech... followed by a panel discussion that basically ripped his argument in half.
And, as one of the people on the panel said,
"When you're a law student, they tell you that if you can't argue the law, argue the facts. They also tell you if you can't argue the facts, argue the law. If you can't argue either, apparently, the solution is to go on a public relations offensive and make it a political issue... to say over and over again "it's lawful", and to think that the American people will somehow come to believe this if we say it often enough.
In light of this, I'm proud of the very civil civil disobedience that was shown here today."
- David Cole, Georgetown University Law Professor
It was a good day for dissent.


A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can
only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves
money from the public treasure. From that moment on the majority
always votes for the candidates promising the most money from the
public treasury, with the result that a democracy always collapses
over loose fiscal policy followed by a dictatorship. The average
age of the world's great civilizations has been two hundred years.
These nations have progressed through the following sequence: from
bondage to spiritual faith, from spiritual faith to great courage,
from courage to liberty, from liberty to abundance, from abundance
to selfishness, from selfishness to complacency, from complacency
to apathy, from apathy to dependency, from dependency back to
bondage.
Attributed to Alexander Fraser Tytler (1747-1813)


AFGHANISTAN A SUCCESS STORY?
OPIUM PRODUCTION HAS BEEN MAKING A STEADY INCREASE IN
AFGHANISTAN SINCE OUR SOLDIERS WERE SENT THERE.
FORMER ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE BOBBY CHARLES, WHO
ALSO HAPPENS TO BE A REPUBLICAN,REPEATLY WARNED BUSH AND
HIS CABINET OF THE GROWING INCREASE BUT WAS TOTALLY
IGNORED AND LABELLED"HIGHLY INCONVENIENT"UNTIL THE
FACT SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE HAD HIM
REMOVED FROM HIS POSITION.
THIS HAS BECOME A REGULAR THING OF DOING BUSINESS
WITHIN THIS ADMINISTRATION SINCE DAY ONE.
WHAT EVER THE TRUTH IS THESE PEOPLE REFUSE TO LISTEN
TO THE FACTS AND GO RIGHT AHEAD AND DO WHATEVER THEY
HAD PLANNED TO DO COME HELL OR HIGH WATER.
I FIND IT TOTALLY AND HIGHLY CRIMINAL THERE BEHAVIOR
AND ALL WHO ARE INVOLVED SHOULD BE PROSECUTED TO THE
FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW.


Petition for Congress to Implement 911 Treason independent prosecutor:
peaceinspace.blogs.com/911/
Listen to Alfred Webre on Tuesday, March 28, 7 PM CT on the Republic Broadcasting Network with Greg Szymanski discussing the SEPTEMBER 11 TREASON INDEPENDENT PROSECUTOR ACT.
His previous interview with Greg from last week can be heard here:
mp3.rbnlive.com/Greg/0603/...d_Greg1.mp3
mp3.rbnlive.com/Greg/0603/...ed_Greg.m3u


www.legitgov.org/index.htm...aking_news
US to test 700 tonne explosive --Weapon of Mass Destruction would send mushroom cloud over Las Vegas 31 Mar 2006 The United States military planned to detonate a 700 tonne explosive charge in a test called "Divine Strake" that would send a mushroom cloud over Las Vegas, a senior defence official said. "I don't want to sound glib here but it is the first time in Nevada that you'll see a mushroom cloud over Las Vegas since we stopped testing nuclear weapons," said James Tegnelia, head of the Defence Threat Reduction [?!?] Agency.


Personal bankruptcies soar to all-time high - Bankruptcies jumped 30% to nearly 2.1 million last year as debtors rushed to file petitions before new restrictions took effect. - by CNNMoney.com
Global warming yields "glacial earthquakes," future sea level rise - by World Science
China should tap FX reserves to buy gold - banker - by Reuters
Oil prices hold above $64 per barrel - by Kim Khan and Charley Blaine, MSN Money
The oil in your oatmeal - A lot of fossil fuel goes into producing, packaging and shipping our breakfast - by Chad Heeter, SFGate.com
with comment by Michael Ruppert
Read these free stories and other articles here:
FromTheWilderness.com


Size of Immigrant protests by city

Here is a breakdown of the estimated sizes of the gigantic immigrant
rights protests that happened in the last 2 weeks against the bill in
Congress that is a major assault on immigrant rights:

March 10, Los Angles CA - 100,000 rallied to protest tough changes in
immigration law.
March 14, Philadelphia's - 1,000 rallied for "life, liberty, and the
pursuit
of happiness
March 15, Monterey CA, 200 rallied
March 17 & 18,! Santa Cruz, 1,000
March 18, Seattle WA, 2,000
March 18, Chicago IL, 100,000
March 24, Milwaukee WI 10,000 marched
March 24, Phoenix AZ, 20,000 gathered at the biggest demonstrations
in city
history
March 24, Los Angeles CA 500,000 or half a million rallied for immigrant
rights
March 24, Los Angeles CA 2,800 student walkouts from 10 local high
schools
and middle schools
March 24, Denver CO, 50,000 protested downtown
March 24, Riverside CA, 400 students at two campuses in the Moreno Valley
Unified School District
March 24, Atlanta GA, 80,000 workers struck and hundreds protested GA
state
bill similar to HH4437 that passed on Friday.
March 25, Denver CO, 50,000
March 25, Dallas TX, 1,500
March 25, Kansas KA, 2,000 people was the largest Hispanic protest
gathering
in
March 25, Charlotte NC, 5,000 and 7,000
March 25, Sacramento CA, 4,000 people protested immigration
legislation at
an annual march honoring the late farm lab! or leader Cesar Chavez.
March 25, Los Angeles CA, 500,000 or half a million rallied for immigrant
rights

A Seattle Youth against War and Racism activist compiled this
information.
Cheers
Kaveri



Thu Mar 30

# THURSDAY 3/30 6:30pm FREE CHCOCLATE TASTING hosted by The Bay Area Fair Trade Coalition <>; FREE; 6:30pm; at Coffee to the People at 1206 Masonic @ Haight in SF; 415-626-2435;
www.BGayAreaFairTradeCoalition.blogspot.com
AND www.CoffeeToThePeople.com


# Thu(3/30) 7:00pm
- David Ray Griffin, 9/11 The Myth & the Reality
- Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland

A Talk by David Ray Griffin
Thursday, March 30, 2006, 7:00 p.m.
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland

Price: $10. No one turned away at the door for lack of funds
Ticket Purchase: Tickets on sale beginning early March, 2006.
For more information,contact 510-368-0013.

www.pdeastbay.org/911MythReality


# Thurs. March 30, 7 pm David Ray Griffin Speaks About 9/11
9/11 — THE MYTH & THE REALITY
Prominent Theologian to Present Omitted Facts and Demand a Full Investigation
Standing by the principle that all suspects in a crime who had the means, motive, and opportunity should be investigated, Dr. Griffin raises disturbing questions and brings to light many omissions and distortions of fact in the official record of the official account – The 9/11 Commission Report. (Doors open at 6:00pm)
Grand Lake Theater 3200 Grand Ave, Oakland
Admission: $10 (no one turned away at the door for lack of funds)


# David Ray Griffin Talk: "9/11: The Myth & The Reality"

Thursday, March 30 7:00pm - 9:00 p.m. with Reception to Follow

10.00 & No One Turned Away at Door For Lack of Funds

Prominent Theologian to Present Omitted Facts and Demand a Full
Investigation

Standing by the principle that all suspects in a crime who had the
means, motive, and opportunity should be investigated, Dr. Griffin
raises disturbing questions and brings to light many omissions and
distortions of fact in the official statement of the official account
- "The 9/11 Commission Report."

Some of the questions and omissions Griffin addresses:
About 100 times a year jet fighters routinely take to the air in
under 20 minutes to investigate aircraft in trouble. On 9/11, nearly
two hours passed without any interceptions. Why?

Why did the Twin Towers collapse straight down, totally, and at
virtually free-fall speed, given the fact that no steel-frame high-
rise building had previously collapsed because of fire and externally
caused damage?
Why did many witnesses, including many firefighters, report hearing
explosions before and during the collapses of the towers?

Why did World Trade Center Building 7, a 47-story steel-frame
skyscraper located over a block away from the Twin Towers, collapse,
even though it was not hit by a plane and had only a few small fires?

Why did the final report of the 9/11 Commission not even mention the
collapse of Building 7?

Please join us to hear Dr. Griffin's lecture, "9/11: The Myth and the
Reality."

For more information contact 510-496-2700
Website: www.pdeastbay.org/911MythReality

For those of you living in other states or otherwise can't make it to
the theater that night, you will be able to receive a live web-cast
of the event by logging on to KMUD radio www.kmud.org/ on the
evening of the event, at 7:00 p.m. pst. Please spread the word.

Grand Lake Theater 3200 Grand Avenue Oakland (510) 452-3556
www.renaissancerialto.com/curre...ke.htm

For Directions see our event website homepage, and click on
directions: www.pdeastbay.org/911MythReality

911 - inside job. Demand investigation!
www.wtc7.net - www.physics911.org - www.911-strike.com
www.oilempire.us - www.dieoff.org - www.peakoil.net
bombsinsidewtc.dk - www.911review.com
911research.wtc7.net/talks/t...dex.html
www.globalresearch.ca - www.cooperativeresearch.org
www.911review.com/index.html
www.911review.com/911review/index.html

http:// www.UnansweredQuestions.org
www.communitycurrency.org/9-11.html
www.cooperativeresearch.org
www.osamaskidneys.com/

www.falloutshelternews.com/
www.topica.com/lists/politicaldiary


# The Hidden Costs of Plastic: A Presentation by Green Sangha
At the Green Model Home, 205 Montego Key, Novato
Thursday, March 30, 2006 7:00-8:45 pm
FOR General public and local owners of businesses
SPEAKERS
Andy Peri, M.A., and Stuart Moody, M.A., of Green Sangha, a non-profit environmental group
With John Shurtz of Green Builders of Marin and Eben Schwartz of the California Coastal Commission
PROGRAM
1. Film: “Our Synthetic Sea” (10 minutes)
2. Slides: “Plastics: Overtaking Our Planet” (20 minutes)
3. A Nature Ware Party – examples of healthy alternatives to plastic packaging (old ideas, and new)
4. A businessman’s perspective: John Shurtz on how Green Builders of Marin is responding to the plastic pollution
5. Plastics in our oceans, plastics on our shores: Eben Schwartz, Director of California Coastal Clean-up Day, on how our products get into the ocean, and some long-term solutions
6. Summary: Which do we want, short-term “convenience” or long-term survival?
7. Music: Acoustic music by composer and inventor Bart Hopkin of Experimental Music Incorporated, whose experimental instruments demonstrate creative re-use principles at their best
By donation Refreshments will be served


# THURSDAY NIGHT Art of Intimacy
"Bring a Friend to Date" Week Thursday, March 30th 8 pm
One Taste Urban Retreat Center $15 per person
1074 Folsom @ 7th St., San Francisco, CA 415-503-1100
The Art of Intimacy is a playground to explore your
skills in relationship, a forum to learn about
yourself and others. Learn what men really want, how
women love to play and who we are at our deepest
levels.
Create an honest connection with others. Drop your
masks and choose to really be seen and in that being
seen find yourself again.
This week the theme is "Bring my friend to date."
Everyone is asked to bring a friend for someone else
to date.
This is a forum designed and created by women for the
enjoyment of everyone.
Both singles and couples welcome.
$15. Please preregister by calling 415.503.1100--Space
is limited.


# Thursday March 30th 10pm til 12 Spin Jam
DANZHAUS (aka The Gingerbread Warehouse)
1275 Connecticut St. @ Cesar Chavez St. in San Francisco
(for those of you who remember spin Jam at IK,
this is the new incarnation and location...come join us)



Fri Mar 31

# Fri Mar 31 6 PM SHAC 7 Defense Fundraiser
Join East Bay Animal Advocates for an evening to raise funds for the
SHAC 7 Defense Fund. March 31 6 PM
Location: The Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org


# *Picture Progress: a silent art auction benefit.*
*Date:* Friday March 31, 2006
*Auction time:* 6:30pm-10:30pm
Party to continue
*Address:* Red Ink Studios
52 9th Street (btwn Market and Mission)
San Francisco Ca 94103
*Phone:* 415-861-3402
*Media Inquires:* 707-322-4861
*Event website:* www.indyvoter.org/art
*Short Description:*
Don't miss the The League of Young Voters second annual silent art
auction, Picture Progress, on March 31, 2006. You'll see artwork from
some of San Francisco's best artists side by side with the city's young,
emerging artists. It will be an exciting show with over eighty artists
using a variety of mediums and styles. Drinks, food, jazz and great
company provided.
Short speeches by State Assemblyman Mark Leno, President of SF People's
organization Jane Kim and the League's California organizer Natasha Marsh.
Some of the participating artists are John Fortes, Lewis Watts, Ray
Potes, Norman Locks, Ian Scalzo, Justin Moore, Marlon Ingram, Sofia
Bowart, Shelby White, Terry Cunnif and Lars Rasmussen.
Every penny earned this night will go to support the hard work of the
League to ensure young people get out and vote across the nation in 2006.


# Mar 31: 7pm SFVS Free Video Night at Red Vic
Free Video Night at the Red Victorian Peace Café on the Last Friday of the month. Friday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. Vegetarian & Vegan food are available before the show.
1665 Haight St, between Ashbury and Stanyan, San Francisco
“A Cow at My Table,” a Feature Documentary about Animals, Meat & Culture” - 81 Minutes.
This Documentary has received 12 International Awards and Nominations and features Gene Bauston, Howard Lyman, Jim Mason, Tom Regan, Peter Singer, and other animal activists. Check our veggie hot line: 415-273-5481 or our website:
www.sfvs.org for updates.


# Bay Area Relocalize – Official Project Kick-off:

"Preparing Our Communities for the End of Cheap Oil"

Join us for the official launch event of Bay Area Relocalize, a
ground-breaking project of Post Carbon Institute that’s catalyzing
a regional transition away from over-reliance on fossil fuels.
Hear from leaders in the growing peak oil and community
relocalization movement, and learn about ways you can get involved
to bring the production of food, energy, water, and other vital
resources closer to home.

WHERE: The Forum @ Laney College, 900 Fallon St., Oakland, CA 94607

WHEN: March 31, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Featuring:

· Julian Darley, Founder, Post Carbon Institute and author, High
Noon for Natural Gas
· Dave Room, Director of Municipal Response, Post Carbon Institute
and co-author Relocalize Now! (forthcoming)
· Jason Bradford, Founder, Willits Economic Localization Project
· Other panelist TBA
· Moderator/Introducer: Aaron Lehmer, U.S. Program Coordinator,
Post Carbon Institute

COST: $10 at the door, or FREE with your Relocalization Workshop
registration (see April 1 event notice)

For more information, please visit: bayarea.relocalize.net

----------------------------------------------

Full-Day Relocalization Workshop:

"Preparing Our Communities for the End of Cheap Oil"

How can individuals foster awareness in their community of the
need to live sustainably, and what can be done after they
understand this need? This workshop draws from the instructors’
experience in Willits, California, where the need to “localize” the
economy in terms of food, energy and basic goods production has
garnered broad political appeal. Learn how to frame messages around
common values, motivate action based on the tension between fear
and desire, and explore some basic “how-to” guidelines for
organizing communities around an economic relocalization agenda.

WHERE: Café Axe Cultural Center, 1525 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94612

WHEN: April 1, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Instructors: Jason Bradford and Brian Weller, Willits Economic
Localization Project

Featuring:
· Hands-on instruction from the Willits Economic Localization
Project organizers
· Morning and Afternoon Sessions Covering:
· Fostering public awareness of the need to relocalize
· Using the “Inventory, Vision, Plan, Action” process
· Conducting a local asset and natural resource assessment
· Mobilizing and activating your community
· Organic lunch!

COST*: $95 [includes March 31 evening kick-off] through March 17 /
$125 from March 18 - March 31

Please register ASAP – only 50 spots available!

To register, send each participant’s name, address, phone, and e-
mail, along with a check made payable to “Metafoundation” to:

Bay Area Relocalize
3048 College Ave. #1
Berkeley, CA 94705

* Limited 50% discount scholarships are also available to those
with limited income or from historically under-represented
communities.

For more information, contact

Aaron G. Lehmer
Program Coordinator
Post Carbon Institute
www.postcarbon.org
aaron@postcarbon.org
bayarea.relocalize.net

'Learning to Live in a Low Energy World'


# Bent presents Uniformity Fri March 31 8:00 PM
1277 Mission @ 9th St SF 8pm-2am @ the SF Citadel
Bent presents Uniformity, a dungeon party exclusively for kinky youth*. Find a uniform (military, police, medical, school, retail, postal, whatever turns your crank) and start planning your interrogation scene (or, uh, mail delivery scene) now!
Upstairs:
8pm-9pm: Dungeon orientation- we will show you around the space, talk about dungeon etiquette and answer questions. Experienced players also welcome to show up early to socialize or start setting up scenes.
9pm-2am: DJs Shatter (of BaGG), Raven (of recoilstudio.com), and Stiletto (of Wasteland) playing goth/industrial and requests, dance space, social area, and snacks.
10:30pm- A set by Cuir Bleu, an electronic rock fetish band with a “spanking good beat” (www.cuirbleu.com)
11:30pm- Performance by the Knotty Boys (www.knottyboys.com)
Downstairs:
8pm-2am: Open dungeon! 2500+ square feet of sex-positive dungeon space with room for flogging or fucking as takes your fancy.
An SF Citadel event at 1277 Mission St. $20 at the door. Volunteer for 1 hour and get in free!
Volunteers, questions, comments, or naked pictures: e-mail your host, chey, at citadelbent yahoo.com
Tribe at tribes.tribe.net/sfbent
*for the purposes of this party, "youth" is 18, 19, 20's and 30's.


# Fri Mar 31 GET FREAKY!
LORIN/BASSNECTAR - STANTON WARRIORS...
LEE COOMBS THRUST UK
HEAVYWEIGHT DUB CHAMPION Ft. Dr. Israel - Stero Lion - Apostle (Live)
KLUTE & AMIT LIVE
[COMMERCIAL SUICIDE/METALHEADZ, UK]
This wiil be extra special get freaky, because there is going to be a full
on live show with Heavy Weight Dub Champions w/ Isreal Apostle &
Stero-Lion. This is one time when the energy of 1015 is really
transformed and brightened up with a live music vibe.
GET FREAKY! Friday March 31st 10pm-6am
1015 Folsom @ 6th st. SF, CA an-ten-nae.net


# 2006-03-31 10:00 PM $5 Opel party this Friday @ Mighty ! 119 Utah @ 15th St/ Potrero
After our supra anniversary party, we thought it'd be nice to do a cheap party with a focus on progressively oriented future music. So... we've teamed up Spundae and some local greats who've prepared special sets just for this night. Please make it one of your stops, the price can't be beat!
There's lots of exciting evolutions in the 4/4 happening with amazing home grown talent right here.
Prepare for the Future, the future is now.
With SPESH SYD GRIS DIRTYHERTZ TAJ
EKKO HOJ ALAIN OCTAVO CLARK HAMON
This party is only $5 bucks all night long !
opelproductions.com



April 2006

# 04/01 Annual SF ST STUPID'S DAY PARADE www.SaintStupid.com


# ATURDAY 4/1 ***APRIL FOOLS DAY***

* JOIN RJ and The SF CACOPHONY SOCIETY for the 28th Annual SF ST STUPID'S DAY PARADE hosted by The FIRST CHURCH of the LAST LAUGH...it's always a kick, and there will be a group of us going down there to join the goofy festivities; WEAR and/or BE something STUPID and join us; FREE; 1145am-2pm; we're meeting to carpool from Petaluma at 1030-1045am in the bandstand in the center of Walnut Park at 4th & D streets, just down the street from the Petaluma Golden Gate Transit Bus Depot at 4th & C streets...OR meet us in SF at Justin "Pee Wee" Herman Plaza at Embarcadero @ Market across from the ferry building clock tower; 510-841-1898;
www.SaintStupid.com/event.html AND www.SF.Cacophony.org


# Sat Afternoon in Washington Square park after ST Stupids day parade ends,
Party in the park! expect sound system, costumes, frisbees, Washington @ Colombus


# Native Plant Sale in Tiburon Sat April 1 9:30 AM to 2pm
Lyford House, Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Wildlife S
376 Greenwood Beach Road Tiburon, CA view map (415) 332-4117
www.marin.cc.ca.us/cnps/PlantSale.html
The Marin Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will hold its annual Native Plant sale once again at the Tiburon Audubon Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon.
We plan on having a good selection of California native plants including Ceanothus, Manzanitas, Flowering Currants and Gooseberries, Irises, Salvias, Wild Strawberries, Heucheras, Grasses, Rushes, and Sedges.
Posters, books and cards will also be on sale, and there will be a slide show presentation by Doreen Smith on Irish Wildflowers at 11:30 a.m.
This sale is a source of funds for Chapter activities that include the preservation of the native flora, monthly meetings, slide show presentations and field trips open to the public.
Cash and checks only.


# St Stupids Day Parade, after, after party!
April 1st, 2006 4pm - 11pm $8 ($7 if in cotume)

PRESS RELEASEhellipPRESS RELEASEhellipPRESS RELEASEhellip

When: April 1st, 2006
Where: ACE Junkyard, 2555 McKinnon St
Time: 4pm - 11pm (Performers: START @ 4:20!)
What: St. Stupid's day parade after, after-party!
For more info contact: Bob Madigan or Annie Krist: 415 922-5966

fluffgrrlz@excite.com www.fluffgrrl.com www.cyclecide.com

Here ye, here ye, all you stupid peoplehellipbe prepared for a HUGE
line up of Music, Entertainment and Mayhem to fascinate, thrill and
amusehellipFor those of you who don't know, the St. Stupid's Day
parade is an American Institutionhellipnow in it's 28th
yearhellipEvery year, rain or shine on April 1st, Bishop Joey
provides wholesome entertainment for the good folks of the Bay Area
in Downtown San Franciscohellipso, come down to the parade, but,
save some room for more stuff laterhellip

A fun filled extravaganza guaranteed to titillate all your senses
(and then some) and provide hours of entertainment for one and
allhellipThere will be a dizzying array of bands, performers and
other gratifications. Bishop Joey from the First Church of the Last
Laugh will be presiding, assisted by other San Francisco icons such
as: Dr. Hal (Ask Dr. Hal), Michael Peppe (Michael Peppe), Professor
David Apocalypse and plenty of surprise guests (so surprising we
don't even know who they are!). They are sure to keep us amused and
bemusedhellip

But, as if that is not enough, there will be many musical choices
providing a multitude of cacophonous delights, including some of the
most unusual, entertaining and bizarre arrangements, including; Fluff
Grrl, ECC, MONGOLOID, Los Banos (Cyclecide Bike Rodeo Band), Jesus
Fucking Christ, Violent Discharge, Deranged Pussy and North of Penguin!

Also for all you kids, kids at heart, and people who just want to
have an out of body experience, Heavy Pedal Cyclecide Bike Rodeo
will provide some thrills and chills with their wacky and nifty
original bikes and rides! There will also be plenty of libations
available at the "Rock Star Bar" trade with your lovely hosts Flash
and Victoria and DJ Fox and DJ Big Daddy will be spinning some tunes
for the heck of ithellip All this and oh so much more, all for YOUR
pleasure!

The doors (as they are) will open at 4:00pm and show starts at 4:20pm
(wink, wink!). The fun continues through 11pm. A mere $8 fee gets
you in the door ($7 if in costume). This will all take place at the
venerable ACE Junkyard which is located at 2555 McKinnon St (near
Bayshore), probably SF's most unusual and coolest venue. Accessible
by MUNI (lines 9 and 24, go behind the Burger King) and major freeway
exits. DON'T be fooled by cheap imitations, this is THE place to be
on April Fools Day and THE place to go after the parade! An event NOT
to be missed, hope to see you all there!

ACE Junkyard 2555 McKinnon Street San Francisco
Located at 2555 McKinnonn Street, near Bayshore, accessible by MUNI
(9 and 24 lines) and by the Freeway.
fluffgrrlz@excite.com 415 922-5966
www.fluffgrrl.com www.cyclecide.com


# Sat Apr 1 Noon - 1pm KFC Cruelty Protest San Rafael
Advocacy Rewards Points: 2000

Join Bay Area Vegetarians as we stick up for the chickens and protest
theColonel's secret ingredient (animal cruelty) at:
San Rafael KFC
555 Second Street,
San Rafael, 94901

New or experienced activists are welcome. This is a low-key protest,
all signs and leaflets provided. We do this monthly, usually happening
on the 1st SATURDAY of each month, 12-1 pm *(NOTE NEW DAY AND TIME)*,
but check calendar to confirm. If you can't make this date but want to
help at future ones, please email me.

For more info on this nationwide campaign to get KFC to mandate better
conditions for the chickens slaughtered, click here
www.kentuckyfriedcruelty.com/index.asp


# 4/1: KFC Cruelty Demonstration in San Jose (san jose west)

KFC's cruelty-for-profit cannot be tolerated. The public needs to know about the millions of chickens who suffer hideous lives and deaths because KFC refuses to make effective changes. On April Fools Day we will be asking the public not to be fooled, and to join our fight for the chickens by boycotting KFC.

When: Saturday, April 1, 1:00 PM
Where: KFC 250 North Bascom Ave., San Jose (corner of Bascom and Naglee)

New activists! No need to be shy. We are a friendly, fun group who will help you "get started". The "Six Foot Chicken Man" will welcome you with open wings!
All posters and leaflets provided, but feel free to bring your own creations!
www.craigslist.org/eve/145169256.html


# 4/1
Tea Making, Qigong, Movement & Healing!
4/1
Ayurveda for Stress Management - at BodyWorks Yoga
4/1
Soul Salaam at Capoeira Arts Cafe, April 1st ,World-infused Beats
craigslist.org


# Sat Apr 1 4:30 pm Demo - Congressman Richard Pombo in Sausalito this Saturday, 4/1/06
Demo is at the Alta Mira Hotel in Sausalito, 125 Bulkley Avenue, 4:30pm this Saturday. Pombo is guest speaker at the Marin Republican Party's annual fundraising dinner. (Frankly, I didn't think there WERE any Republicans in Marin.)
INFO: Robert Ovetz at Sea Turtle, 415/488-0370, ext. 106.
Please alert your membership and your friends about this demo.
Assuredly, one of the very best things we could do for animals and the
environment is to get Mr. Pombo out of office.
To subscribe to Bay Area Animal Rights Network please send blank email to:
baarn-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
For events: Please see yahoogroups message archives and calendar at
groups.yahoo.com/group/baarn


# PuppetLOVE! 2006 Sat April 1 8:00pm $13-20 sliding scale

Wise Fool presents
PuppetLOVE! 2006
Shadows, Objects & A Few Naughty Bits
experimental, political & emerging puppetry

April 1st ONLY!!! * Counterpulse Performance Space

PuppetLOVE! brings together the best of West Coast experimental,
political and emerging puppetry. Now in our eighth year, we present
just one night of outstanding new puppetry work primarily from local
Bay Area puppet artists. This year's mini-festival highlights new
directions in shadow puppetry and object theatre and features a rare
appearance of Bay Area's own Wise Fool Puppet Intervention. Also
included will be new short works from Emily Butterfly of the Big
Tadoo Pupept Crew, Christine Marie formerly of Shadowlight
Productions, Il Teatro Calamari and Signal Light Theatre of Portland
Oregon. We also bring you a live puppet auction, intermission food
and entertainment by Jerome Waag of Chez Panisse and surprise guests.
PuppetLOVE! seeks to challenge the perception of puppetry as
artistically insubstantial. Join us as we lead into fantastical
worlds filled with lush visual poetry, complex themes, sharp wit and
dark humor. The work presented is geared for adults but children are
welcome. There will be one segment at the end of the evening that is
not appropriate for children and that will be announced.

Wise Fool A World of Nothing projections, shadows, mask, giant
puppets and more
Emily Butterfly The Story of Ryan a story with a message
Il Teatro Calamari Three Ships shadows, projections, a story about
Christopher Columbus
Signal Light Theatre All to Get Her giant objects & transformations
Christine Marie Enanteodromia: 4 doors All things must flow into
their opposite, shadows & movement
Wise Fool Erotic Shadow Show shadows
PLUS! A Puppet Auction, Intermission food & entertainment

Counterpulse 1310 Mission St @ 9th $13-20 8pm
INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS: (415) 905-5958
Counterpuls 1310 Mission Street @9th st San Francisco 415-626-2060
www.counterpulse.org


# 4/1: B.A.D. GIRLS ROLLER DERBY BOUT! (oakland west) 8:30pm
210 Heggenberger Loop Rd, Oakland www.bayareaderbygirls.com
www.craigslist.org/eve/144340057.html


# Homegrown Sat April 1 8:00pm - 2:00am
Sliding Scale: $8 suggested donation

In conjunction with the Post Carbon Institute's, Bay Area Relocalization
Workshop and the SOULutionary Speaker series, East Bay City Repair is
proud to present:

HOMEGROWN
Play-Making Event
A Convergence of East Bay Activism
The East Bay Community is invited to join local Sustainability,
Community
and Arts organizations in a celebration of diversity, innovation and
intention.

SAT APRIL 1: 9:00pm - 2am
Oakland Sol
1236 23rd Avenue/International Blvd.
Fruitvale District - Oakland
Directions: oaklandsol.org/wp/

PRESENTATIONS BY: the Post Carbon Institute, the Urban Permaculture
Guild, East Bay City Repair, Rana Creek and featuring special guest:
Mark
Lakeman of City Repair - Portland

GROOVE to the Organic Riddims of DJ Mocean
ART INSTALLATION by Origamic
CHAI, Libations and Natural Foods provided by East Bay City Repair
LIVE LOCAL MUSIC + PERFOMANCE
DRUM and DANCE in the Backyard Garden

ALSO: don't miss City Repair Portland's Co-Director, Mark Lakeman
talk about Communitecture on Friday eve March 31st and ADPSR's New
Village Press' director, Lynne Elizabeth speak earlier the evening of
April 1 onWorks of HeART, Community-Based Arts, Doing Time in the
Garden. Both SOULutionaries talks are 7:30-9:30pm at the Alameda
Point Collaborative.

POST CARBON INSTITUTE: www.postcarbon.org
SOULUTIONEERS: www.solutioneers.org
OAKLAND SOL: www.oaklandsol.org
CITY REPAIR: www.cityrepair.org
URBAN PERMACULTURE GUILD: www.urbanpermacultureguild.org
ALAMEDA POINT COLLABORATIVE: www.apcollaborative.org

For More Info: eastbay.cityrepair.org

Oakland Sol 1236 23rd Ave / International Blvd. Oakland
www.oaklandsol.org



Sun Apr 2

# ############# POSTPONED due to RAIN #########
Happy Spring ~ Let the Sun Shine!!
SUNSET ~ Season Opener Sunday, April 2nd, 2006
Stafford Lake Park, Novato Ca. **Directions coming soon**
10am - ?? All welcome Artists:
J-Bird Galen Solar
special guest: RITHMA (Om Records, Terraform, Tweekin Records - www.rithma.org )
+ more tba pacificsound.net 415.820.1664


# Sunday, April 2nd NOON - 2am it's time to get... OUT OF [KONTROL]
with 2 legends playing back to back! DANIEL BELL (7th City, Accelerate, Tresor)
+ JOHN TEJADA (Palette, Poker Flat, Playhouse)
plus [KONTROL] residents: Sammy D Craig Kuna Alland Byallo
JUST ADDED: the SUNSET Party, from 2pm -7:30pm with DJ's:
J-Bird Galen Solar
special guest: RITHMA (Om Records, Terraform, Tweekin Records - www.rithma.org)
BOCA (the Bar Of Contemporary Art) 414 Jessie St @ Mint
(just around the corner from Mezzanine) FULL BAR!
tons of parking the @ 5th and Mission garage
NOON - 2am 21+ w/ ID $10 til 10pm / $15 after
Capacity is limited so don't sleep kiddies!
www.kontrolsf.com


# April Potluck will take place on Sunday, April 2nd from
11am-2pm in the Community Room of the Police Station at 630 Valencia
St (at 17th St, 5 mins walk from 16th and Mission BART).

Please bring a raw vegan potluck dish to share sufficient for 10-
12, with a serving utensil, and your own plate and silverware.
Potluck is free to members and $3 to non-members - an additional $5
if you don't bring food to share.

Our speaker this month is Elaina Love: she will be talking about natural body care products
and demonstrating how to make live cornbread and other goodies.

Your friend can subscribe to this list, by sending a blank email to:

SFLivingFoods-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

If you already subscribe to this email list, you can post a message by sending your posts to:

SFLivingFoods@yahoogroups.com

To find more information about our group

living-foods.com/sflife
groups.yahoo.com/group/SFLivingFoods
Call the Sproutline at 415-751-2806 to check for up to date events and any last minute changes.



# Sunday, April 2, 12:30-3:00
David Ray Griffin, featured speaker
“9/11: Myth and Reality”
Annual luncheon of the Democratic World Federalist
First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco
1187 Franklin Street (at Geary)
David Ray Griffin has put his formidable reputation on the line to scrutinize what he believed to be an inadequate and possibly disingenuous government investigation into the events of 9/11. Through his lectures and his books (The New Pearl Harbor and The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions and Distortions), Griffin's well-honed speculative outlook, acute logic, and unbiased predisposition are brought to bear on this troubling period in United States, and world, history.
Come hear one of the world’s most celebrated theologians speak about the greatest deception ever perpetrated on the American people—and what can be done about it.



Mon Apr 3

# MON. APRIL 3, 12 noon DAVID RAY GRIFFIN,
Author, The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions and Distortions
9/11: MYTH AND REALITY
Does the Bush administration's official story regarding the attacks of 9/11 contain gaps and misrepresentations? Has the public been deprived of facts that might shed light on how and why we were attacked? Griffin will delve into what he identifies as the "conspiracy theory" mind-stop that has disconnected Americans from the facts of this history-making event.
Common Wealth Club 11:30 a.m., Check-in - 12:00 p.m., Program
Club office, 595 Market St., 2nd floor, SF. Free for Members, $15 for Non-members


# Celestine Prophecy author event Monday, April 3, 7:00 PM
Booksmith 1644 Haight St San Francisco, CA 415-863-8688
www.booksmith.com
bestselling authors JAMES REDFIELD & SALLE MERRILL REDFIELD
talk & book signing for The Celestine Prophecy: The Making of the Movie
Monday, April 3rd at 7 pm

This April, the long-awaited feature film adaptation of The Celestine Prophecy will hit movie screens. Join authors James Redfield and Salle Merrill Redfield as we celebrate the publication of The Celestine Prophecy: The Making of the Movie, a new book featuring more than 150 full-color photographs, as well as commentary on capturing the magic of the Nine Insights on film for a whole new audience.

James Redfield is the author of The Celestine Prophecy, which was a bestseller around the world. He also served as screenwriter and producer of the film. Salle Merrill Redfield is the film's executive producer.

Booksmith author events are free and located at our San Francisco store (1644 Haight Street in San Francisco, between Clayton & Cole), unless otherwise noted. For further information, call 415-863-8688 or visit www.booksmith.com If you cannot attend an event and would like to order a signed copy of a book by an author included in our events calendar, please email or call our store.



Tue Apr 4

# Tue Apr 4 7-10pm UAS GREEN MOVIE NIGHT
UAS launches a monthly movie night for the local green community, starting Tuesday April 4th with "The End of Suburbia". Come absorb some of the most insightful films, documentaries and commentaries across a wide spectrum of relevant topics of today and tomorrow.
Bring a pillow, a bowl and a mug (for free organic popcorn and tea) and engage in lively discussion before/after each segment.
Opening Night:
END OF SUBURBIA -- (and perhaps other shorts)
www.endofsuburbia.com
Tuesday April 4th
7pm - 10pm
$5 donation (nobody turned away for lack of funds)
SOMA Creativity Center
81 Langton Street, Suite 13
San Francisco, CA 94103
(near folsom/7th across from Brainwash)
Map: tinyurl.com/f4dqu



# District Five Nert Training
WHAT: Earthquake & Disaster Preparedness Training
WHEN: Evening Sessions, (5:00pm – 8:00pm)
Tuesday April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, May 9
WHERE: Western Addition - Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. 1050 Mcallister
Street/Webster
HOW: Call – (415)970-2024 to register (415)970-2022 for more information
or Visit - www.sfgov.org/sffdnert to see more about the training and
register on line


# West Contra Costa County Creek and Watershed Symposium (albany / el cerrito)
Reply to: kono@cd.cccounty.us
April 5, 6:30 p.m. at the Contra Costa College, the Contra Costa Watershed Forum is hosting the Creek and Watershed Symposium. Free admission. Open to general public. Please come and learn about what's going on in creeks and watersheds in western Contra Costa County. Meet representatives from local creek groups and see their presentations. Forum's Volunteer Creek Monitoring Program will provide a presentation to show you findings from the Global Positioning System and Benthic Macro Invertebrate data collection efforts. Hear stories of wildlife in local creeks and major restoration efforts.
For more information, visit www.cocowaterweb.org
or contact Kae Ono at kono cd.cccounty.us or 925-335-1230


# former United States Senator GARY HART author talk
Wednesday, April 5, 7:00 PM
Booksmith 1644 Haight St San Francisco, CA 415-863-8688
www.booksmith.com
former United States Senator GARY HART
talk & book signing for God And Caesar in America
Wednesday, April 5th at 7 pm

--- In his timely new book, former United States Senator Gary Hart outlines the growing danger of religion disguised by politics - and how a minority is subverting the political system to ensure its own agenda. God And Caesar in America: An Essay on Religion and Politics is an analysis of this potentially dangerous movement - and warning to those who believe in democracy.

Former United States Senator Gary Hart (D-Colorado) is the author of numerous books, and a leading expert on national security and American foreign policy. He is also a lawyer and teacher, and holds a doctorate degree from Oxford and graduate law and divinity degrees from Yale. Hart represented the state of Colorado in the United States Senate from 1975 until 1987. In 1984 and 1988, he was a candidate for President.

Booksmith author events are free and located at our San Francisco store (1644 Haight Street in San Francisco, between Clayton & Cole), unless otherwise noted. For further information, call 415-863-8688 or visit www.booksmith.com If you cannot attend an event and would like to order a signed copy of a book by an author included in our events calendar, please email or call our store.


# * F L O O R P L A Y ! * Marin's Mid-Week Groove Nucleus * With DJ
Dragonfly and DJ Gingersnap *
Rain gotcha down? Need to stir up some joy? Come on out for Floorplay!

Hey! Did you know that we are rockin' it at the Nautilus in San Rafael every
wednesday night at 8:30PM ? Your lovely faces and souls are needed on the
dance floor! I wanted to re-mind you to un-wind and find your feet enjoying
some Floorplay. So far it has been such a sweet vibe in the room, lots of
old and new freinds swirlin and twirlin in a room that's got plenty of room
to play in. If you've been itching for some freak out space, this is the
place! We need you to make it all happen and to keep the vibe alive so
c'mon out to San Rafael this wednesday! I can't wait to squeeze ya...

We dance from 8:30 - 11:30. Admission is $12.00

Please feel free to forward this floorplay flyer far and wide! (now say
that five times fast... ;) Yours in the dance, Rana




Thu April 6

# Gala Opening of GarageGallery Thu April 6 5:30pm-8:30pm Free 655+Bryant+S


# THU 4/6 7pm G.I. resister film, benefit: Sir! No Sir!
I hope you'll come out to see this amazing and important film! It is the untold story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam and tells a part of history that has been forgotten, about the conscientious objectors, underground newspapers and coffee houses, of those who resisted in many ways. It is a powerful glimpse of both history and of the present and future. In addition to meeting vets featured in the film and modern day resisters on April 6th, there will also be talks featuring these folks, the director David Zeiger, and members of Bay Area peace groups after all the screenings during the week run at the Red Vic April 7-13th!! Finally, we need your help and support to get the word out in NYC where the film will be at the IFC for a week April 19-26th. There are some 30 cities around the nation that are waiting to see how the film does in NY. If news of this movement is to reach the heartland of the USA we MUST sell out all the shows in NYC. If you or someone you know has contacts in NYC please email celia riseup.net for an email blast about the NYC screenings!

Peace, Celia Alario celia riseup.net 310-721-6517

Global Exchange presents
Special Oakland Preview Screening of the film

“Sir, No Sir!”
A Benefit for Iraq Vets Against the War
Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Los Angeles Film Festival &
Best Documentary Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival

Thursday April 6th at 7:00pm
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Avenue in Oakland
(Closest BART: MacArthur or 19th Street Station)

Celebrate Soldiers' Resistance from Vietnam to Iraq
Film • Music • Spoken Word • Community

Aimee Allison • Army Conscientious Objector
Pablo Paredes • Iraq War Resister
David Zeiger • Director of the Film
Vietnam Veterans from the Film

Advance tickets $8, $10 at the door
For Tickets call 415-255-7296 x244

Presented in partnership with:
Global Exchange, Courage to Resist, Not Your Soldier, Leave My Child Alone, Not in Our Name,
Ruckus Society, Art in Action, Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors, Veterans for Peace, Codepink

************************************

"A penetrating eye-opener of a documentary."
-The Hollywood Reporter

"Bolstered by proud memories of Vietnam vets who turned against the war, Sir! No Sir! rings with an exultant, even elated tone."
-Variety

Check out the trailer at www.sirnosir.com and
contact celia @ riseup.net for posters, postcards and flyers to help promote this event!


# Made In the Mission Thursday, April 6 7:00-10:00pm Free
Amaru Gallery and Starting-Artists Presents: MADE IN THE MISSION!
Exhibition Dates: April 6th - June 6th, 2006
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 6th, 2006 (7-10pm)
Amaru Gallery 510 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110 415.552.3787
www.amarugallery.com between 16th and 17th,


# DIRECT EFFECT -- Silent Auction and Dance Party to benefit The Wilder Institute and Ometepe Island, Nicaragua
9:00pm - 1:30pm 4/6/06 Mighty 119 Utah St. SF, CA
$10-$15 sliding scale sodope.com



Fri Apr 7

# .EU domain first-come-first-serve (FCFS) real-time registrations are currently scheduled to begin April 7, 2006.


# IEP's Open House and Community Building Fri April 7 6-9pm Free!
Please join IEP as we celebrate more than 20 years of providing low
or no cost accessible Traditional Chinese Medicine and complementary
healthcare to our Bay Area communities. Food and Spirit. Fun
Raffles. Music and Laughter. Entertainemnt by Arturo Galster! And
in recognition of the commitment of Katy Dreyfuss, Rani Eversly, and
Rick Sajbel to the community healthcare model in action!
The Immune Enhancement Project is a non-profit dedicated to providing
affordable and accessible Traditional Chinese Medicine and other
healing arts to the community and addressing inequities in access to
quality healthcare.
Immune Enhancement Clinic 3450 16th St San Francisco 415.252.8711
www.iepclinic.com


# FRIDAY, APRIL 7 at 7:30 2125 Jefferson St., Berkeley
To Bethlehem and Beyond: Celebrating Nonviolent Resistance
An audio-visual report-back from Jim Haber, recently in Bethlehem for the "Celebrating Nonviolent Resistance" conference in late December. Almost 200 internationals and 200 Palestinians, along with 30 or so Israelis who came illegally, discussed the oft ignored history of nonviolent resistance worldwide, and in Palestine and Israel in particular. He also visited Palestinians and Israelis from Hebron to Jenin to Tel Aviv during the recent election campaigns.

Opening for Mr. Haber will be musical selections by Mokai, local singer/songwriter. Putting a twist on traditional folk and folk blues styles, Mokai accompanies his soulful vocals with powerful grooves and smokin' blues riffs. (mokaimusic.com)

Jim Haber is coordinator of War Resisters League-West and is on WRL's National Committee. He is also on the steering committee of United for Peace and Justice-Bay Area and is an active member of Jewish Voice for Peace. Since 1986 Jim has been helping run Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen in S.F. For more information about WRL West, visit wrlwest.org or contact Jim haber at wrlwest@riseup.net .

For more information about the Alternatives to War Forum, contact Sandra Schwartz at the American Friends Service Committee, 415-565-0201 x24, sschwartz@afsc.org .

FRIDAY, APRIL 7 at 7:30
St. Joseph the Worker School
2125 Jefferson St., Berkeley
(just behind St. Joseph the worker Church; Parking available in the school lot at Grant St.)
NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. SORRY
Hosted by the Fr. Bill O'Donnell Social Justice Committee. For more information, Contact Bill Joyce at 510-845-4740.


# Gotham's Fantasies Opening Party Fri April 7 10:10 pm -1:00am $5-$15 sliding scale
Image:
www.sexandculture.org/images/...ront.jpg

Bang! Splat! Prick!
Holy Wet Dream, Batman!
Gotham's Fantasies -- an opening party for Center for Sex and
Culture's April art show.
'Gotham's Fantasies' features the work of four artists -- David
Steinberg, Jeanne Hemhauser, Patricia Nason, and Mike Woolson -- in
"A Photography exhibit exposing the Deviant Desires of Gotham City's
Do-gooding Denizens and Depraved Degenerates"! Costumed scenarios
show a distinctly fetishistic side to the classic Batman super-hero
and villain fantasies, with models from last fall's Darkroom Theatre
production of "Batman: The TV Show, the Play." (www.darkroomsf.com )
Artist bios will be posted on www.sexandculture.org.

The opening Party for Gotham's Fantasies is a pre-party for CSC's
Kink Ink art auction (4/8/06) and visitors may preview the Kink Ink
art. It will be held at the Center for Sex and Culture at 398 11th
Street (at Harrison) on Friday April 7th, 10:00 pm until 1:00 a.m.
Cost is $5-$15 sliding scale.
Fetish or Super Hero/Villain attire (and attitude) is encouraged.
Performances by Dr. Hal Robins (The Ask Dr. Hal Show), Meliza Banales
(2002 Oakland Grand Slam champion poet, prizewinning writer and
filmmaker), Sherilyn Connelly (Queer Open Mic -- "It's all fiction,
except for the true stuff. Gosh, even that"), Katrina James
(producer, cult public access show "kittypr0n" and erotica writer),
Catwoman (Meoww!), Red Door on the Left (a super-powered comic duo)
and The Hand (Apocalyptic Renaissance). The Hand will perform
"Pinky, Ring, Middle, Index & Thumb: A Hanfull of Songs for Ukulele
and Kazoo" as well as some classic Batman music. The Hand: A clown
(Accordion/Luz Gaxiola), a gentleman (Viola/Victor Lowrie) and a
madman (classical guitar/Matt Walker), whose music sounds like gypsy
lullabies.

Gallery hours throughout April can be found at www.sexandculture.org
-- see listings on the Upcoming Events page.

Gotham's Fantasies is curated and produced by Sadie Lune
www.sadielune.com

The Center for Sex and Culture 398 11th St San Francisco 415 255 1155
www.sexandculture.org

Directly across 11th St from the DNA lounge, between Folsom and
Harrison. Ring bell #303

sadielune gmail.com 415 255 1155
www.sexandculture.org/pages/u...CSC.html



Sat Apr 8

# Apr 8 town hall meeting SF burningman.com
Then Skate afterwords at Metreon; 4th and Mission


# VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT TOWN MEETING & POT LUCK

Burning Man's annual Volunteer Recruitment Town Meeting & Pot Luck BBQ is being held in our San Francisco home offices on Saturday, April 8th, noon-3 pm.

Spring Volunteer Recruitment Town Meeting & Pot Luck BBQ:
Saturday April 8th, noon to 3 pm
at BURNING MAN HEADQUARTERS
1900 Third Street at 16th, San Francisco, CA
www.burningman.com/office.directions

Limited parking. Enter from 16th Street behind U-Save Rentals. Location served by SF Muni Bus #15 - see 511.org for trip planning.


# SF Chocolate Factory Tasting Event Saturday, April 8 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free

San Francisco Gourmet Chocolatier to Present Spring Line of Luxury
Chocolate Truffles

The San Francisco Chocolate Factory, known for its signature tins
filled with gourmet chocolate drops, is hosting a special tasting
event on Saturday, April 8th at its SOMA Retail Boutique.

Chocolatier Anthony Ferguson of Cacao Anasa will present his spring
collection of artisan chocolate truffles and confections, many
infused with exotic floral, herb and spice blends. "Spring is a time
of new beginnings when the pungent fragrances and flavors of new life
and hope intermingle with the remembrance of our own beginnings,"
said chocolatier Ferguson. "Our new collections combine that essence
of spring with the finest chocolate, bringing new freshness to our
artisan delights." Cacao Anasa's handcrafted European and gianduja
truffles have been served in some of California's premier
restaurants, resorts and wineries.

Meet Cacao Anasa's Anthony Ferguson on April 8th between 1 and 3 p.m.
at The San Francisco Chocolate Factory, 286 12th Street (near Folsom).

The San Francisco Chocolate Factory 286 12th St San Francisco 415-677-9194
www.sfchocolate.com


# Saturday, April 8, 6--8 pm (vip), 8 pm general admission: KINK INK!
At Epicenter Gallery at the Center for Sex & Culture, 398 11th Street at Harrison.
$50 for VIP reception, $10 8 pm general admission www.sexandculture.org

A benefit for CSC's operating expenses, Kink Ink includes a silent auction of donated items, especially focusing on original adult comic art; a VIP reception featuring comic artists drawing art on live nude models plus special guests, porn stars CJ Laing and April Flores, aka Fatty D; and a slate of performances by artists Tom Orr, Carol Queen (Peep Show), Jukie Sunshine, and more! Auction payments may be made via cash, check, or Paypal (we will have a computer on site for people desiring to use Paypal).


# 2006-04-08 8:00 PM Location: Regency Center ArtSFest 2006


# Flambe Lounge SK'Bowling! Sat April 8 8:30pm - 12am

$12 in wacky/furry/black-light attire, $15 street clothes

Burning Man invites you to come to SK'Bowling night, the first Flambe
Lounge of the year! An all-ages event.

Enjoy Costumed Icescapades, Blacklite Bowling, and non-stop Black
Rock City DJ's including Black Rock Roller Disco, Otis Fodder of The
Bran Flakes, DJ Pantshead, Princess Frillybottom, The Neon Bunny
Experience and more! There will be playarific pageantry, silly
games, swap-a-lane-bowling, Olympicky judges, and random emergency
broadcasts from a burner-jacked PA system. Join us for this
extravagargantua mixed-up mixer!

7:30-8:30 Gather w/friends in playground outside rink
8:30-9:00 Rent skates early and fluff your earmuffs
9:00-11:00 Ice Skate to funky BRC DJ's
(Skating ends at 11pm, so get there early!)
9:30-10:00 Rent your shoes for Bowling
10:00-12:00 Black-light Bowling games and lane changes

Skate rental is included, add $3 for bowling shoe rental (You can
bring your own bowling shoes or figure skates if you have 'em)

Ice Rink notes: We all know how to survive on a cold playa night and
still look fabulous; ice-skating off the playa is no different. Fluff
up your faux-fur, slide into your sparkly spandex, and wear thick
socks. We'll be giving a prize for the Most Original Earmuffs!

Alley notes: The bowling alley is limited to 110 people/hr so get
there early and get wristband at the ice rink. Wear your Black-light
best, as the alley will be black-lit! We will be playing survival
bowling and other games for a two-hour mix and MIS-matched
championshipwreck bowl-off!

Yerba Buena Center Ice Skating and Bowling
750 Folsom St. betw. 3rd & 4th St
San Francisco

www.skatebowl.com

Enter from Folsom St. between 3rd and 4th St, and take stairs or
elevator up one level to the YBC Skating Rink and Bowling Alley. Or,
enter from Howard St. next to the Carousel and Zeum, walk south
through the gardens to the Skating/Bowling buildings
marcia burningman.com


# Sat Apr 8 Chillin Productions at Mezzanine 444 Jessie


# 2006-04-08 8:00 PM @ mezzanine
Chillin' Productions will be celebrating it's 8th Anniversary / Fare-Well Show!
Chillin will feature their best and favorite
60 fashion designers
including miss velvet cream : venus superstar : miranda caroligne : how wild is jane : zachory pryor : mittenmaker
70 painters/photographers
60 filmmakers
Music by, Dirtyhertz, Russell Vargas, DJ Shon, Dave Madix,
Laron, Kerowack and DJ Tenoch
+ many more surprises!!!!!
When: Saturday April 8 from 8pm-2:00am
Where: Mezzanine (444 Jessie Street, SF, CA 94103) www.mezzaninesf.com
Must be 21+
$5 At the door
For details go to: www.chillinproductions.com
Sponsored by:
SF Weekly, GEN ART, BAWIFT,SF Women's Film Festival, SellingSf.com, Red Ink
Studios, Microcinema International, KEROWACK, International Latino Film
Festival, Addiction Hair Salon, Dolci nail salon, Primo Promotes, Stitch,
RAG, Nomadika, Hair Play, Shut Gun Players, Blowfish Sushi, Fashion Bliss,
Lucid Beuty, JE Models, Alpaha Monsters, Style Industry, Mars Bar, SF Social
What is is next for Chillin Productions?
Chillin Productions will be opening in June 2006 an art
gallery/boutique/bar/café/showrooms and art studios. We are sooooo excited,
I know this will create lots of opportunity for many talented people and a
place SF has never experience before! We will keep you posted!!!



# Reclaim the Commons Update! April 8 - 10 Chicago
This is an update about Reclaim The Commons – Three days of events in
Chicago (April 8-10) in response to the 2006 Biotech Industry
Organization
convention. Also see our website: www.reclaimthecommons.net or email us
at
reclaimthecommons@gmail.com. In this update: childcare and housing, RTC
consulta, basic schedule, how to help, info about the Biotech Industry
Organization (BIO), and “Why Reclaim The Commons.”
PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY!

CHILDCARE AND HOUSING will be available in Chicago during RTC. To
request
(or offer) housing, send email to rtchousing@gmail.com. To request
childcare, send email to rtcchildcare@gmail.com.

CONSULTA for Reclaim The Commons is happening from 12-3 on Saturday,
March
25th at Association House, 1116 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago. Planning for
the
parade, festival, and banner action will be on the agenda. Please
consider
coming if you live nearby.

BASIC SCHEDULE FOR RECLAIM THE COMMONS IN CHICAGO:

Saturday, April 8th:
Joint International GMOpposition Day in 30 Countries!
altercampagne.free.fr
Morning: Puppet and banner making.
Afternoon: Festival! 2-5 pm at Federal Plaza (200 S. Dearborn) Music,
speakers, tabling, art making, food, kids’ games, street theatre.
Please
contact us at reclaimthecommons@gmail.com about tabling, and ideas for
activities!
Evening: Panel on Genetic Engineering and Human Rights – North and
South.
6:30 at DePaul University, Lincoln Park Campus, Schmidt Academic Ctr.
2320
N. Kenmore Ave With Anuradha Mittal (Oakland Institute), Carmelo Ruiz
(Puerto Rico Project on Biosafety), Sarah Alexander (White Earth Land
Recovery Project), and John Kinsman (National Family Farm Coalition and
Via Campesina). Moderated by Jeffrey Smith of Institute for Responsible
Technology.

Sunday, April 9th:
All day: Hands-on and educational workshops. Topics include
Bioremediation
and Urban Sustainability, GMOs in Latin America, Genetic Engineering
and
Indigenous Rights, Bioweapons Labs in Chicago, Tapestry of the Commons,
Seed Saving, Starting an Intentional Community, Food Sovereignty and
more.
Evening: Concert with Broadcast Live (hip hop from Albany NY) and
others,
with a presentation from the Beehive Collective
(beehivecollective.org).

Monday, April 10th:
Morning: Banner action! We’ll be making banners before and during the
convergence, and on Monday morning we’ll take them out to busy spots
around the city. Please make a banner beforehand and bring it to
Chicago!
Afternoon: Parade downtown with big colorful puppets and banners!
Location
and time TBA.

Tuesday, April 11th:
Community gardening service project.

HOW TO HELP WITH RTC!
*Forward this update far and wide!
*Please post, distribute and make copies of our flyers! Downloadable
versions available at www.reclaimthecommons.net.
*Organize a group from your area to come to Chicago between April 8th
and
April 10th.
*Donate:WE NEED MONEY FOR A CONVERGENCE SPACE! Also - puppet and
banner
making supplies, printing costs, food, and transportation for speakers.
Please send checks to Reclaim The Commons, attn: Laurie Nannini at 652
Brian Ave. Schaumburg, IL 60194, and make checks out to Laurie Nannini.
You can also donate by credit card on our website.
*Read up on the issues: seedsofdeception.com, sunshine-project.org,
gmwatch.org, indymedia.org, oaklandinstitute.org,
carmeloruiz.blogspot.com, savewildrice.org, organicconsumers.org,
altercampagne.free.fr, genetics-and-society.org, nffc.net and
centerforfoodsafety.org/Monsantovsusfarmersreport.cfm
*Come and table at the festival on the 8th, or organize crafts, games,
theatre, you name it.
*Let us know if you can help with translation at our workshops,
especially
Spanish translation.
*Bring seeds or plants to swap or give away at the festival on April
8th.
*Contribute: We’re looking for the following:
-tables for the festival (donated or lent)
-Art Supplies: colorful acrylic house paint, staple pliers, sheets to
make
banners, paint brushes, permanent markers, tape, fabric, big pieces of
cardboard
-5 gallon buckets (for drums), steel cans and other noisemakers
-Colorful paper for flyers
-Your own banners, puppets, antics, and plans for street theatre
-bikes, locks, helmets
-literature to hand out
-cooking utensils and food donations
-medical and wellness supplies
-cars, driving service
-people: We need people who want to make puppets and banners, put up
fliers, make media, make music, face paint, silk-screen, build bikes,
cook
food, help set up, and most importantly- COME!

WHAT IS THE BIOTECH INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION?

The Biotech Industry Organization (BIO) is a group of the world’s
largest
agribusiness, pharmaceutical, financial and biodefense corporations,
along
with various representatives from governments and academia. Each year
they
hold a convention in a different U.S. city, and this year they picked
Chicago. Some 15,000 BIO delegates will be descending on Chicago’s
McCormack Place Convention Center from April 8th – 12th.

The BIO convention will bring to Chicago an unprecedented public
relations
bonanza promoting biotech and genetic engineering. But what BIO really
represents is a global system of agriculture that is dominated by a few
agribusiness corporations – from genetically engineered seeds, to
pesticides, to the table. BIO will downplay the fact that so-called
'biodefense' research is equally applicable to offensive bioweapons
development, and that massive new U.S. funding for bioweapons research
may
be spurring a new biological weapons arms race. Pharmaceutical
corporations at BIO will continue to ignore the crisis in healthcare
access, and focus instead on futuristic treatments designed to attract
investors and, when they succeed, provide mainly for the wealthy. Their
website is www.bio.org

WHY RECLAIM THE COMMONS?
The Commons are the universal heritage of people and all living things.
They are everything needed to support healthy life on earth: air,
water,
food, shelter, health care, seeds, and our genes. They are what is
needed
to sustain culture: our multicultural heritages, education, information
and the means to disseminate it, essential human services, public
spaces,
and political space. They are equally the land, its forests, the
oceans,
and all ecosystems. In sum, the Commons are everything that we inherit
jointly and freely, and hold in trust for future generations.

Reclaim The Commons 2006 will shed light on big biotech’s attempts to
expropriate and claim hold to vast areas of the Commons that belong to
us all.

These include:

Agricultural heritage: Since the beginning of agriculture, farmers and
gardeners have been saving, developing, caretaking and replanting seeds
from the plants they grow. Genetic engineering threatens this basic
right
for farmers worldwide, placing control and ownership of seeds into the
hands of corporations. RTC opposes genetic engineering and corporate
control of agriculture, and supports sustainable local food systems and
local food sovereignty.

Life Itself: Corporations are also attempting to assert control over wild
plants and animals by recording and then patenting their genetic codes.
In fact, over 4000 patents of human genetic codes have also been approved.
RTC is dedicated to the proposition that life cannot be patented.

Food: Independent feeding studies have documented underdeveloped
organs, signs of cancer, allergies, and high mortality in rats fed genetically
engineered (GE) feed. Government and industry have done little substantive
health research on GE products. Most people don’t know that over 70% of
processed foods now contain GE ingredients because there is no labeling
requirement. RTC calls for a stop to this contamination of our food
supply, and for universal access to safe, affordable, healthy food.

Healthcare: The largest pharmaceutical corporations in BIO - Merck,
Pfizer, AstraZeneca and others - can boast some of the highest profit
margins in the corporate world, while basic medical care is
unaffordable
for millions of people in the US and billions elsewhere. The futuristic
biotech research promoted by BIO may attract investors, but it will not
solve this basic healthcare crisis. RTC advocates for universal access
to
good healthcare.

Biosafety: In the last few years the U.S. government has dramatically
increased funding for research on biological weapons. New labs that
create
and handle genetically engineered diseases are being built in and near
several urban areas, posing potentially disastrous risks. The research
is
billed as biodefense, but can easily translate to offensive
applications.
RTC calls for a stop to the development and testing of biological
weapons.

Ecosystems: By raising genetically engineered crops and animals in the
open, biotech corporations are endangering the Earth’s ecology and
ecosystems. Examples are genetically engineered trees, alfalfa, grass
and
salmon – all of which can contaminate wild populations through
cross-pollination and cross-breeding. Simulations have shown that this
sort of contamination could have devastating effects on natural
ecosystems. RTC opposes the release of genetically engineered organisms
into the environment.

Science and Academia: Pharmaceutical and agribusiness corporations
largely
control and often are the sole beneficiaries of research done at public
universities in the U.S. When it comes to regulation of biotechnology,
the
same people are found to rotate between corporate and government
positions, providing corporate-friendly assessments when serving as
regulators. RTC calls for a stop to the revolving door between industry
and government, and for independent research at public universities.

Reclaim The Commons supports and celebrates the complex, diverse and
wondrous ecosystems of our planet that make life possible, as well as
the
gardeners, farmers, farm workers, scientists, healthcare workers,
activists, indigenous people and all who are working for a just,
democratic and sustainable future.

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# victoriasdirtysecret.net April 11th National Day of Action
Join our April 11th National Day of Action to expose Victoria's Dirty
Secret!

www.victoriasdirtysecret.net/act...nter

Approximately 395 million catalogs are mailed by Victoria's Secret
each year--that's more than one million a day! Most of these catalogs
end up in the trash or at best in the recycling bin--often without even
being looked at. Paper for these catalogs is destroying Endangered
Forests like the great northern Boreal Forest of Canada.

Canada's Boreal Forest is an area over 12 times the size of
California, representing 25 percent of the world's remaining intact
forest. This globally significant forest is one of the largest carbon
sinks in the world, making it vital to regulating our changing climate.
Its lakes, rivers and streams are also the largest freshwater system on
Earth. For more information, go to the ForestEthics Boreal page .
www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp
<www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp

Despite its global importance, over two acres of the Boreal are being
logged every minute, mostly through clearcutting. The tragic part is
that the Boreal is being clearcut to make disposable items like
catalogs for companies like Victoria's Secret, which gets at least 25%
of the paper for its catalogs from the Boreal Forest. Other materials
for Victoria's Secret products comes from other Endangered
Forests--like their paper bags, which are made from paper coming out of
the Southeast United States.

Because of its immense buying power, Victoria's Secret is in a
position to help change the catalog industry toward sustainable paper
purchasing. Unfortunately, the company has refused to make such
commitments to protect our Endangered Forests. So we're calling for an
International Day Of Action on April 11th and we need your help.

What can YOU do?

To get involved, add your action to the list, and get fact sheets,
postcards, or other materials for your event, go to
www.victoriasdirtysecret.net/dayofaction , email
catalogs@forestethics.org , or call 1-800-725-0087.

JOIN US ON APRIL 11th to protect Endangered Forests from Victoria's
Secret's destructive practices.

Liz, Dan, Shana, Josh, and Charlie

www.victoriasdirtysecret.net/act...nter


# Tuesday, April 11 (6 pm) and Sunday, April 23 (4 pm): Discussion Group for Partners of Sex Workers
Center for Sex and Culture, 398 11th St, #303 @ Harrison
sexandculture.org
Partners Only! (Partners who are also workers are welcome.) By donation. Held every 2nd Tuesday (6-7:30pm) and 4th Sunday (4-5:30pm).
Are you dating, in love with, living with or married to a sex worker and feel like you have a hard time talking about your relationship with people not familiar with the sex industry? Do you love your partner, and are also sometimes confused, scared by, or turned on by his/her/hir job? Or maybe you are just a little frustrated about things you can’t discuss with most people? Would you like to be free to talk and listen amongst other partners of sex workers without fear of judgement? You are welcome to come to the Partners Meeting.


# Book Release Party: i am 8-bit Tue April 11 6pm - 9pm free
** ART inspired by CLASSIC VIDEO GAMES of the 80's
** featuring author Jon Gibson, contributing artist Dave Crosland,
and many other local artists. plus, Make Your Own Video Game Art
installation
** with DJ EMDEE spinning sounds of the 80's
** FREE PLAY on vintage video games, PRIZES, and MORE!
** published by Chronicle Books. check out
www.iam8bit.net and
www.chroniclebooks.com
111 Minna Street Gallery 111 Minna St @ 2nd St. SF 415-974-1719


# ethnobotanist DALE PENDELL author event Tue April 11, 7:00 PM
Booksmith 1644 Haight St San Francisco, CA 415-863-8688
www.booksmith.com
ethnobotanist DALE PENDELL
talk & book signing for Pharmako Gnosis
Tuesday, April 11th at 7 pm

In Pharmako Gnosis, contemporary alchemist Dale Pendell completes his poetic study of botany, chemistry, spirituality, psychology and history in a volume covering the composition and uses of visionary plants. "A poet, ethno-botanist and amateur chemist, he's the best writer on drugs to come along since the late Terence McKenna." - The Village Voice

Dale Pendell is a poet, writer, software engineer, and longtime student of ethnobotany. He considers science a "proper subset" of poetry, and has led workshops on ethnobotany and ethnopoetics for the Naropa Institute and the Botanical Preservation Corps. His performance group, Oracular Madness, has appeared at Burning Man and other strung venues.

Booksmith author events are free and located at our San Francisco store (1644 Haight Street in San Francisco, between Clayton & Cole), unless otherwise noted. For further information, call 415-863-8688 or visit www.booksmith.com If you cannot attend an event and would like to order a signed copy of a book by an author included in our events calendar, please email or call our store.



Wed Apr 12

# Wednesday, April 12, 7 -- 9 pm: Blogging and Podcasting -- An Exotic Dancers Education Project Workshop with Melissa Gira

CSC, 398 11th Street @ Harrison

NAKED IN PUBLIC: Blogging & Podcasting for the Brazen & Brave.

Adult entertainers and erotic professionals have been pushing technology on the web for over a decade, telling our stories and being among the first brave enough to get naked online not just for profit, but our own pleasure, too. Now, with the growth of blogging & podcasting, we have simple, powerful tools with the potential to take our freedom of self-expression even further.

So, have you always thought about starting a not-so-secret smut diary, and maybe meeting some like-minded bare-all writers? Have a voice like honey and a filthy mind ready to let loose with some audio erotica, but you just don't know where to begin with all that tech stuff? Want to learn how you can keep some privacy while getting naked on the web, and cover your bases when it comes to creating sexual content online? Spend two hours with sexy geek Melissa Gira exploring free content creation and management tools, getting hot and bothered over cheap gear, and talking about how to get the most out of putting your erotic self out there on the web for all to read, hear, and (hopefully) passionately bookmark and blog about.

Melissa Gira is a writer, multimedia artist, and web-based woman of pleasure. Her blogs are Sacredwhore.org and Sexerati.com. You can find her podcast, "whorecast," currently enjoying a spot between Barack Obama and Sean Hannity in iTunes' Top Ten Politics podcasts.

This event is open to the public and all all welcome, regardless of experience or ability. You must be 18+ and comfortable viewing and talking about adult content in class. A laptop is recommended but not required. We will have some electrical outlets for your laptop but please try to charge it fully before you bring it to class. The building is equipped with wireless Internet access. If you don't have a laptop please bring a pen and pad for notes.

Advanced tickets are $10 each at
www.acteva.com/booking.cfm No one turned away for lack of funds. Free tickets available for exotic dancers who work or have worked for Deja Vu or who can't afford to pay. If space is still available the day of the event tickets may be purchased in cash at the door for $20 per person. So that everyone can feel comfortable to create: no cameras or recording devices, please.

sexandculture.org


# Arsenal of Hypocrisy Wednesday, April 12 7:30 pm
$5 donations are accepted
Double Feature Presented by Gypsy
ARSENAL OF HYPOCRISY

This first film is a documentary about the Space Program and the
Military Industrial Complex. The origins of the Space Program date
back to Hitler and represent similar goals and values to those of his
regime. Many Americans associate NASA with advancements of science
for the good of humanity. In reality, NASA has been completely taken
over by the military. The militarization of space is above all about
surveillance of the citizens on this planet. The level of NASA's
technology will astound you This film is also about military
domination of the planet and about denying all other countries access
to the resources of outer space.
www.arsenalofhypocrisy.com

THE BATTLE FOR AMERICA'S SOUL

This film is also produced by the Global Network against Weapons and
Nuclear Power in Space. in the film, Bruce Gagnon gives a
presentation about the dependency of Americans on the Military
Industrial Complex for jobs. This is a real rude awakening. Bruce
suggests how to create alternatives to this dependency.
www.worldnewsstand.net/04/art...-23.htm

Before and after the film, everyone's invited to indulge in our
Humanist Coffee House

Humanist Hall 390 27th Street
midtown Oakland, between Telegraph and Broadway
510-393-5685
www.HumanistHall.net

Click on the link "Directions" on our Website
tripping_gypsy@hotmail.com
510-704-0268
www.addictedtowar.com/dorrel.html



Thu Apr 13

# 13th Anniversary Heron Lecture and Film Premiere
Thursday, April 13th 7:30-9 pm Free
Nancy DeStefanis will show new slides of the 2005 Stow Lake Heron
colony and screen her new short documentary film: "Above the Nests-
Helen Pratt's Work to Preserve Wildlife in California." The film
tells the story of Helen Pratt's pioneering observations of the
magnificent egret and heron colony at the Bolinas Lagoon Preserve in
Marin County for over 30 years. Helen Pratt's research helped ban the
lethal pesticides DDT and Dieldrin. This screening is the San
Francisco Premiere. Ms. DeStefanis is the founder and executive
director of San Francisco Nature Education (SFNE). Nancy discovered
the nesting great blue herons in 1994. Each spring, SFNE provides a
free program staffed by interns with spotting scopes to show the
public these charismatic birds and their chicks. Nancy received the
Jefferson Award for Public Service in 2005 and directed and produced
"Above the Nests." Join Nancy and friends for the accordion rendition
of "My Blue Herons" as well as cake to celebrate the SF film
premiere. San Francisco Naturalist Society general meeting. Open to
everyone.
Randall Museum 199 Museum Way SF SouthEast of Haight/ Buena Vista Park
www.randallmuseum.org
jkodiak earthlink.net (415) 225-3830 www.sfns.org



Fri Apr 14

# Friday, April 14, 7--9 pm: Exotic Dancers Education Project and Illusory Siren present an erotic dance class for women: the Sensual Body! At CSC, 398 11th St. @ Harrison sexandculture.org

Discover empowerment through the art of erotic dancing. Learn sexy moves in a safe, supportive environment. Indulge yourself and your partner! Please wear whatever you feel most sexy in, bring a button-down shirt and any props you want to experiment with, and be prepared to move and have fun! All self-identified women welcome, regardless of experience or ability.

Space is limited. Please RSVP to (415) 847-1993 or at
www.acteva.com/go/exoticevents -- more info at exoticevents gmail.com. $10 if reserved/paid through Acteva, $20 at the door.



Sat Apr 15

# APRIL 15 DEADLINE for comments
Friends,
A couple days ago the the SF park association announced they were
considering a ban on all fires on Ocean Beach beginning May 1st.
They are in a "public comment" period now, until April 15th.
I have setup a website to easily mail comments to the GGNRA and to the
press, including talking points and alternative solutions.
saveoceanbeach.org/
Please take a few moments and submit your comments. Don't let them take
away our right to one of the best things about living in the Bay Area!
Thanks! Aaron


# Vegetarian Cooking Class: Mediterranean Menu
MEDITERRANEAN MENU: APRIL 15TH, 2006
Join us as prepare dishes from one of our favorite cuisines. We will feature uncomplicated recipes, debunk myths regarding plant-based eating, eat yummy food samples, and have a lot of fun! Join the Compassionate Cooks at our Vegetarian Cooking Class on April 15th (from 10:00 am-1:00 pm) when we demonstrate five delicious, nutritious dishes, including:

*Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Spread)
*Elegantly Simple Stuffed Bell Peppers
*Basil Pesto with Polenta Squares
*Asparagus Soup with Fresh Herbs
*Delicious Date Squares


WHEN: Saturday, April 15th -- 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
WHERE: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. DIRECTIONS: www.uuoakland.org/directions.htm
COST: $45
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online or mail a check to Compassionate Cooks P.O. Box 18512 Oakland, CA 94619. You can also sign up for a cooking series. Check out our packages at www.compassionatecooks.com/deals.htm.
PLEASE NOTE: You are considered a TENTATIVE sign-up until we receive your payment, at which time we will send you a confirmation via email.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: Friday March 17th
WHAT TO EXPECT: In our monthly demonstration cooking classes, we feature uncomplicated recipes, debunk myths regarding plant-based eating, eat yummy food samples, and have a lot of fun! Committed to using local, seasonal, mostly organic ingredients, we provide students with copies of the featured recipes and a bevy of resources on nutrition, local restaurants, cooking tips, and more!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. I want to bring all my friends and family here next time. Thank you for all your hard work and effort. I can't wait to come back."

"I think you have a future as TV's first vegan chef! You should get in touch with KQED!"

"Awesome class! Loved being exposed to recipes which use ingredients outside of my normal repertoire. Thank you for introducing people to veg cooking in such an enthusiastic way."

"I am an official groupie! You're so fabulous! It's so nice to be able to go to a cooking class and learn so much about health and compassion as well as learning amazing recipes. And you make the adventure fun and exciting!"

"How delightful! I'm so glad I came. Wonderful wealth of information. Will definitely return for future classes. The food was so tasty, some of the best I've ever had. Thanks so much!"

"You have such a warm personality and are so knowledgeable. I love your enthusiasm and will be looking for the TV show!"

"Great class. Great soups. Great teacher! Your sense of humor is infectious. Thanks."

"Thank you so much! These recipes were absolutely delicious! I can't imagine missing meat or dairy eating like this. These dishes were not just yummy for vegan food -- they're just flat out yummy! I'm so glad I found out about these classes!"

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"Be Kind to Animals...Don't Eat Them."

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Founder & Director
Compassionate Cooks
P.O. Box 18512
Oakland, CA 94619
510.531.COOK (2665)
colleen compassionatecooks.com
www.compassionatecooks.com

Compassionate Cooks is dedicated to empowering people to make informed food choices and to debunking myths about vegetarianism through cooking classes, nutrition workshops, farm animal sanctuary tours, and cooking DVDs.
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Join our mailing list www.compassionatecooks.com/join.htm
Check out our vegetarian cooking DVD www.compassionatecooks.com/video.htm
Register for our vegetarian cooking classes www.compassionatecooks.com/reg.htm


# Saturn Returns: A Transformative Event
Sat, April 15, 2006 6pm- Midnite missq graffiti.net
Studio 12, 2525 8th Street and Dwight way, Berkeley
A transformative event to celebrate, inspire and manifest our highest possibilities! Come early for a grounding ritual and movement therapy workshop. Doors will reopen at 9:30pm for intentional dj dancing and ritual featuring dj7, xoetza, jonah and missQ. This event is to support Somatic Movement Therapy Education. For more info, visit:
www.divinelyaligned.xbuild.com/sa...rns


# Bizarro cartoonist DAN PIRARO author event / hootenany Sat April 15, 7:00 PM
Booksmith 1644 Haight St San Francisco, CA 415-863-8688
www.booksmith.com
Bizarro cartoonist DAN PIRARO
talk & book signing for Bizarro and Other Strange Manifestations of the Art of Dan Piraro
Saturday, April 15th at 7 pm

What goes on in the head of Dan Piraro - stand-up comedian, artist, animal rights activist, and creator of the award-winning syndicated comic strip Bizarro? The answer is found in Bizarro and Other Strange Manifestations of the Art of Dan Piraro, a wildly inventive compendium of cartoons, never-before-seen sketches, photographs, paintings and thought-provoking insights into the mind of the genius.

Dan Piraro's utterly brilliant cartoon, Bizarro, runs daily in more than 200 markets across North America. It was voted Best Single-Panel Cartoon by the National Cartoonist Society for an unprecedented three straight years.

Booksmith author events are free and located at our San Francisco store (1644 Haight Street in San Francisco, between Clayton & Cole), unless otherwise noted. For further information, call 415-863-8688 or visit www.booksmith.com If you cannot attend an event and would like to order a signed copy of a book by an author included in our events calendar, please email or call our store.


# April 15 Bunny Jam 2246 Jerrold Ave SF 8p-4a
www.boondockbay.com/directions.php



Sun Apr 16

# Join Bay Area Vegetarians as we protest Kentucky Fried Cruelty on Sunday, April 16 from
noon until 1 pm, at 851 San Antonio Rd in Palo Alto.
This is a corner location with lots of automobile traffic. Signs will be provided, although you
are always welcome to bring your own. You can park on a little strip that runs paralell to San
Antonio.
Please note that the demonstration has been moved from Saturday to Sunday for this month
only, in order not to conflict with the trip to Animal Place. --Candace



# 4/19, 6:30pm: Lower Divisadero St. Community Planning Workshop #3, CPMC
Davies Hospital Auditorium 45 Castro St (@ Duboce)


# The Money Masters Wed April 19 7:30 pm
$5 Donations Accepted THE MONEY MASTERS Presented by Gypsy

This is a very thorough, extensive, and uncompromising four-hour
documentary on the history of money and how it became monopolized by
private English bankers. This film illuminates an inside track on
English banker families. Like any commodity that's monopolized,
money is being used as an instrument of merciless control and
exploitation. The U.S. has never really broken free from that
control. Every U.S. president who tried was assassinated. After
seeing this film you will see the entire history of the world in a
different light. The English banks who seized control from the
beginning were sponsoring opposing sides in both world wars and are
to this day dominating and exploiting every one of us. "Federal
reserve" is neither "federal" nor is it a "reserve." Learn the
secrets that the global elite has been fiercely hiding from you for
centuries.

Humanist Hall
390 27th St between Telegraph and Broadway.
midtown Oakland 510-393-5685
www.HumanistHall.net

Click on the link "Directions" on our Website

tripping_gypsy hotmail.com 510-704-0268
www.themoneymasters.com



# OAKLAND Beginner Hoopdance series April 8&22!
OAKLAND BEGINNER HOOPDANCE INTENSIVE with Christabel, APRIL 8&22 12-2:15pm (Two Saturdays)
Come get your groove on in a fun, sexy hula hoop class! Create a strong foundation of moves, develop dexterity and learn to move in flow.
WHAT: A super energizing series designed for the beginner -- no experience required. Focuses include: hooping basics, hooping on the torso and arms, legs and floorwork and off body moves, jumps, spins and rolls. Special attention given to micromovements of the body, working with the downbeat, freeing the head, unleashing your own style. We learn how to navigate using feeling instead of sight or thought -- becoming responsive, breathing deeply and creating fluid transitions. Guidance for performance given throughout class. Each evening will have a jam circle to close. A variety of music -- from electronic house music, R&B to classical and world music will provide a rich tapestry of sound for your dance. Enrollment preference given to those who register for entire series as this creates the "intensive hoop bootcamp" experience. 1-2 teaching assistants will be on site to make sure everyone recieves individualized attention. Handouts provided which review material covered.
MOVES COVERED: Pump, float, wild west, slinky, snake, zest, booty bump, limbo, barrell roll, booty blitz, flapper, swish, break, warrior, ring, leap, whisper, jump in/out, toss, stall, revolving door, electric slide, pin-up, scissor kick, roll.
COST: $85. Register online at www.HoopGirl.com Bring water. One day enrollment on a space available basis at $45. Call for details.
WHERE: The United Methodist Church is located at 6300 Shattuck Ave. Oakland, CA 94609 Walk up stairs from 63 street entrance. Super close to BART. Direct number to Church with directions: 510-653-4028.
SHOULD I BRING ANYTHING?: Bring water. Hoops will be provided for class use and will be available for sale on site.
MORE QUESTIONS? Call Christabel at 415-515-0469 or check out www.HoopGirl.com
Listen to a recent radio show about Christabel's hoop class here!
kfog.com/Programming/P...s_default.html
scroll down and click on "Week of February 20th: Hoopdancing"



# Lewis & Clark Water Law Conference; April 20 & 21, 2006
www.lclark.edu/org/oli
Download schedule and registration form:
www.lclark.edu/org/oli/ob...6_Water.pdf



# Call for Direct Action Against World Bank and IMF Meetings, April 21-23
This Spring, Paul Wolfowitz, the President of the World Bank Group and
the architect of the War in Iraq, will be convening the biannual
meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF),
bringing together at the table the two capitalist tools of global
exploitation -- the wars of military might with the strangleholds of
economic imperialism. The World Bank and the IMF, which have been the
principal players in the economic devastation of the Global South
through Structural Adjustment Programs (currently referred to as
Poverty
Reduction Strategy Papers), will meet again in downtown Washington, DC
to schmooze with the private sector, laugh in the face of the world's
poor, and live off the fat of other people's land.

This year, however, we are going to force them to see the resistance
that is alive in our hearts, in our minds and across the globe. Seeing
our faces, or ours masks as the case may be, will be a requisite part
of
their weekend activities. We will be at their doorsteps, behind their
limos, at their parties and in their yard. From blockades to home
demos,
interruption to disruption, we'll be there, following their every move.

We urge everyone to come to Washington, DC the weekend of April 21-23
to
take part in these historic protests against the World Bank and IMF.
Say no to Capitalist globalization and yes to the power of the people
and the power of direct action!

This call is brought to you by the Farragut Squares Collective, a local
ad hoc group of individuals fed up with the Bretton Woods Institutions
and capitalist globalization. We fully support a collaborative, open,
and non-hierarchical organizing relationship with all who wish to join
us in taking action. Send any inquiries or shows of support to
farragutsquares gmail com

"In the world I see -- you will stalk elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You will wear leather clothes that last you the rest of your life. You will climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower, and when you look down, you will see tiny figures pounding corn and laying strips of venison on the empty car pool lane of some abandoned superhighway." Fight Club

Reclaim our Commons!
http://ReclaimTheCommons.Net
Reclaim our Future!
PeakOilAnarchy.blogspot.com
Anthropik.com
PostCarbon.org
Reclaim our History!
911Truth.org
OilEmpire.us
GlobalResearch.ca


# April 21-23, 2006 Aquatic Contact Dance
Inika Spence & Archana Samantha Beers
at the Watsu Center, Harbin Hot Spring!

Come explore contact improvisation in the aquatic
environment! Find a new relationship to water, dance
and connection with others. We will play, dance and
delight each other with movement both on land and in
the water. Dance in the water becomes dream time and
altered states and on land we deepen our feeling of
the earth body. You will learn principles for dancing
with another in water. Our dance will be supported by
experiential play with energy, intuition and presence
exercises both on land and in water.

About Inika: She has been teaching aquatic bodywork,
both Healing Dance and Watsu since 1999 and has been
playing with contact
improvisation in the water for 9 years. She recently
taught Aquatic Contact Dance at the Dance Festivals
held at Harbin.

About Samantha: She has been teaching Contact
Improvisation, Dharma Dance and Yoga all over the
world for the last 12 years. Her passion is Peace in
Embodied States. She experiences dance as an
extroadinairy vehicle for manifesting unity in
diversity and a feeling presence of peace and oneness.

Fee: $345 (Deposit: $100) Retreat includes
indoor/outdoor camping, and all meals.

Inika: P.O. Box 782 Middletown, CA 95461 (707) 987-0941
inika earthlink.net (put ACD in the subject line)


# April 21-23 APRIL 21-23RD

This workshop changed my life! Diana Soline is an amazing and powerful facilitator. I am coordinating for this workshop because it had such a profound effect on me which continued to unfold after this weekend workshop. This is also a great opportunity to connect deeply with other women. Please call Tallulah at 415.235.4804 to register or for more information. I'll be happy to share with you! If you register before April 1st, you will receive a discount. Spaces have been filling up, so please call soon to reserve your space. Blessings, Tallulah

Being a Fully Orgasmic Woman
The weekend workshop
www.womenstemple.com

Expand Your Potential for Pleasure, Love, and Spiritual Growth!
This weekend workshop is an experiential course for women who are ready to embrace their sexual energy as a divine life force energy.
You will be guided into a deeper experience of your body and your sexuality using ritual, breath, movement, energy and body work.
In this weekend course you will practice:

Connecting to your erotic energy whenever you want
Freely asking for what you want to receive
Circulating your orgasmic energy through your whole body
Accessing your healing energy through your sexuality
Channeling your sexual energy to cultivate creativity, love, and spiritual growth

Experience the transformation that is possible when you consciously explore your life force energy in the sacred container of a women?s circle.

Friday, 7-10pm Saturday, 10am-10pm Sunday, 10am-7pm
Tuition: $350 ($325 if deposit is received 3 weeks in advance)
Deposit: $150 to reserve your space
Questions? Please read our FAQ page @ www.womenstemple.com
For women only. Led by Diana Soline.



# Art at the Dump Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 5pm-9pm and 1pm-5pm free

Artists use garbage to create and inspire us to be less wasteful -
that is the aim of Norcal Waste Systems' Artist In Residence Program.
Work by Sarah Barsness and Ed Clapp will be on exhibit at a free
reception on Friday, April 21st from 5 to 9 p.m. and again on
Saturday, April 22nd from 1 to 5 p.m. at the art studio at SF
Recycling & Disposal's at 503 Tunnel Avenue in San Francisco.
This exhibit is the climax of a unique residency where both Ed and
Sarah scavenged through San Francisco's very own detritus. Ed and
Sarah had the opportunity to collect all of their art materials from
the public disposal area and the salvaged items that they found were
used to construct and to inspire their artwork.
Ed worked mostly with wood and created sculptures "that will
hopefully inspire people to look and to feel deeply." Ed explains, "
I work with the detritus of our consumerist, 'throwaway' culture. I
hope to find creative uses for trash that will make people more aware
of material that we use in daily life."
Each artist gathered very different materials reflecting the
differing themes in their work. Ed's show titled, "Redemption",
signifies the ability to "redeem" discarded materials and make them
new again. He was interested in returning the materials back to a
natural, organic form to remind us from where our raw materials come.
Sarah collected fabric, umbrellas, nylons and buttons to create
colorful web-like pieces. "The challenge of making art with found
objects is that the objects must tell you what they want to become;
they cannot be forced to cooperate with some preconceived notion. It
requires patience, faith and a deep sensitivity to the significance
and potential of each object. It also requires time."
Sarah's show titled "Fugitive" is in reference to the ephemeral,
tenuous, constantly shifting and fleeing nature of both objects and
the self and their close relationship to the seductive and
overwhelming power of memory. According to Sarah. "Objects seem to
move so quickly from being essential and treasured to being useless
and burdensome. Retrieving discarded objects shifted them once again
to a level of value and meaning."
The program was initiated in 1990 by the joint efforts of artist Jo
Hanson, the City of San Francisco and the company to spur people to
conserve natural resources and to instill in children and adults
increased appreciation for the environment as well as art. More than
55 artists have completed residencies.
Bay Area artists apply for the very competitive dump residencies.
Those selected by a nine-member advisory board are handed the keys to
a 2,200-square-foot art studio and given access to San Francisco's
garbage and recycling facilities.
Art from the program is displayed in local schools and in public
spaces. Many participating artists also make a permanent piece for
the 3-acre sculpture garden on the hillside above the San Francisco
Transfer Station, where 2,100 tons of landfill-bound trash is dumped,
crushed by bulldozers and top-loaded into 18-wheelers five days a week.
Each day, trucks drop their hauls from San Francisco at the garbage
and recycling complex at Tunnel Avenue and Beatty Road. To residents
and businesses the truckloads amount to rubbish; to artists the daily
deliveries are a tremendous source of art materials.
"I hope my work sparks the viewers' imagination and allows them to
think differently about trash and about what we are doing on and to
the planet." -Ed Clapp

For more information contact
Paul Fresina
415 330 1414
paulf norcalwaste.com

Deborah Munk
415 330 1415
dmunk@norcalwaste.com

SF Recycling & Disposal Artist in Residence Program
503 Tunnel Ave
San Francisco
415 330 1415
www.sfrecyclinganddisposal.com/AIR



# Saturday, April 22, 8 pm: DON’T STOP -- GET IT, GET IT! (The Spring Edition)
A SEXY SINGLES PARTY for lesbians, dykes, women who love women, transfolk who love women...!

“Don’t Stop... Get It, Get It” is a SEXY SINGLES PARTY brought to you by your SINGLE, SEXY and FABULOUS hostesses, Teresa and Veronica. All races, ages (21+), persuasions-- butches, femmes, tops, bottoms, bois, switches, daddies, just me’s... will be in the house. This party is for those who are looking for the love of their lives, non-committal dating, fuck buddies or just a one night stand. And for your pleasure: an evening of fun games get the party started, titillating hot and dirty performances stimulate those erogenous zones, sexy kissers and lap dancers provide hands-on stimuli, raffle prize giveaways, and a light salacious menu and non-alcoholic beverages to quench your hunger and thirst!

Want to try out her/his kiss-ability? Make your way to the “Lava Lounge” aka the Make-Out Room. You wanna “get it - get it”, have sex, play? Please cum to the “Liquid Lounge” aka the Get It Get It Room. Safer sex supplies will be provided. Now for those who are a little more modest (we know you can be the freakiest ones), voyeurism is allowed.

*Due to the nature of the event, alcoholic beverages will not be available. If you need to sip a little courage, there are bars in the area. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs allowed at this party, sorry! You will be asked to leave.

Saturday, April 22, 2006 8:00pm – 1:30am
Center for Sex and Culture, 398 11th Street (@ Harrison), SF CA 94103, 415-255-1155
$20 gets you in the door! sexandculture.org
To RSVP/More Info: dontstopgetit gmail.com or 415-861-8208. RSVP IS MANDATORY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT! We suggest you RSVP ASAP as this event sells out! Space is limited to 130 bodies!

DRESS TO IMPRESS, OR SEDUCE OR WHATEVER IT IS YOU WANT TO EXUDE!

If you are interested in volunteering (door/cashier, coat check, set up, break down, greeters/monitors), contact Teresa at 510-693-1116 or email her at dontstopgetit@gmail.com. We are always looking for risqué, raunchy, hot and sexy performances (sex and S/M scenes included), kissers and lap dancers. To schedule an interview/audition, please contact Veronica at 415-861-8208 or email her at dontstopgetit@gmail.com.

Partial proceeds will benefit Trip The Light Fantastic, a ballroom dance group that will be representing the Bay Area in the Gay Games VII in Chicago, July 15 – 22, 2006! For info, visit their website at
www.tripthelightfantastic.org


# Berkeley Earth Day Sat April 22 12pm-5pm free
Civic Center Park Center and MLK 2 blocks west of Berkeley BART
Cultural Performers
bull National Dance Week, 12-1:15 pm featuring
Dance Anywhere/Carol Keuffer
group A
Nina Haft & Company
Evie Ladin & Keith Terry
Paufve Dance
Berkeley High School

bull Alice DiMicele Band (environmental folk/rock) 1:30-3pm
bull Reggae Angels 3:30-5pm

Activities
bull Berkeley Farmer's Market Family Farm Day
bull Vegetarian food, craft and community booths
bull Climbing Wall

Volunteers Needed
Call 510-654-6346 x 4

PLEASE DON'T DRIVE. TAKE BERKELEY BART,
WALK ONE BLOCK WEST.
VALET BIKE PARKING BY BICYCLE FRIENDLY
BERKELEY COALITION

Sponsored by the City of Berkeley, Missing Link Bicycle Cooperative,
Progressive Asset Management, Inkworks

karen hesternet net 510-654-6346
www.hesternet.net


# April 22, 2006 Green Century Institute, Planetwork
and a host of evolutionary agents
are pleased to announce

Digital Be-In 14: Planet Code THE EARTH DAY BE-IN
April 22, 2006 SOMARTS 934 Brannan @ 8th St SF

Be-Integrity Symposium and Exhibition
12 noon to 6pm
Digital Be-In
Luminaries and Special Guests, Performances, Live Music
7 pm – 11 pm
Planet Code Dance Party
11 pm – 4 am

Participating Organizations (partial list)
--Earth Day Network www.earthday.net
--Natural World Museum www.naturalworldmuseum.org
--Environmental Non-Profit Network www.enpn.org
--Earthdance www.earthdance.org
--San Francisco Alliance for Urban Sustainability www.sfuas.org
--Women’s Global Green Action Network www.wggan.org
--California Institute of Integral Studies www.ciis.edu

Overview
This 14th edition of the Digital Be-In combines its lineage of invention and cultural evolution marking the dawn of the digital age with the emerging green economy and sustainable culture movement. Producer Michael Gosney (whose Verbum magazine began the Digital Be-In during the late 1980s) developed the Paradox conferences on sustainable communities at Arcosanti, Arizona in 1997, 1999 and 2001 www.greencenturyinstitute.org/par....htm and formed the Green Century Institute in San Francisco in 2002. Planetwork, founded in San Francisco by Jim Fournier and Elizabeth Thompson in 1998, fosters the creative application of digital tools for positive global change through a series of conferences and monthly forums in major cities. The Green Century Institute and Planetwork are working with several San Francisco Bay Area groups that were involved in the seminal World Environment Day week in San Francisco June 5–11, 2005 www.wed2005.org in the development of this combination daytime symposium, evening rally/celebration and late night dance party. As in the past, the Digital Be-In will reach beyond the physical event with a live netcast, information-intense website and new kinds of exposure and interaction via social networks and blogs. The theme “Planet Code” implies our writing (and re-writing where necessary) the “codes” that define our place within and interaction with the natural environment, and calls upon the high technology community we have encouraged and celebrated over the years to empower the sustainability movement with bold, forward-thinking initiatives.

Sponsorship
Digital Be-In 14 will offer a variety of opportunities for sponsors to reach opinion leaders, press and a receptive public interested in SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE CULTURE. All presentations and content associated with the EARTH DAY BE-IN will emphasize new projects and initiatives: actions! We encourage sponsors to use the Be-In as a launching platform for products and campaigns that are making a difference. Outreach via marketing messages, the Be-In website, associated organization websites, social networks and public relations will be designed to inform and connect the public with sustainable culture resources. 2006 is a vital year for shifting the tide of awareness and action toward sustainability and April 22, 2006 promises to be a pivotal date. Please contact Michael Gosney or Justin Weiner from GCI for details on sponsorship programs.

Event Sub-Themes
Climate Change
Environmental Justice
Alternative Energy Solutions
Urban Environmental Accords
Sustainable Communities
High Technology and Sustainability
Women and the Environment
Building the Green Economy

Previous Be-In Themes
8 – Freedom of Speech on the Internet (EFF Blue Ribbon campaign launch) - 1996
9 – Cultural Diversity in Cyberspace (w/ Unity Foundation) - 1997
10 – Human Rights in the Digital Age (with UN 50th Anniv. of Declaration of Human Rights) - 1998
11 – Body, Mind and Cyberspace (feat. Drug Peace Campaign) - 1999
12 – Media Revolution - 2002
13 – Transparent Network - 2004

Interested sponsors, participants and collaborators are encouraged to contact the event producers in early January.

Green Century Institute
www.greencenturyinstitute.org
Michael Gosney
Be-In Producer
415-531-9977
michael@greencenturyinstitute.org
Justin Weiner
Be-In Assistant Producer
415-531-0927
justin@greencenturyinstitute.org

PlaNetwork
www.planetwork.net
Karri Winn, Executive Director
Be-In Associate Producer



Sun Apr 23

# Back on the bay... SUNSET Boat Party Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
The San Francisco Spirit, San Francisco
Artists: Galen Solar J-Bird + special guests
pacificsound.net 415.820.1664


# Sunday April 23, 10 am--6 pm: Learn the Law & Know Your Rights
A legal workshop for sex workers & adult entertainers industry taught by a Harvard educated attorney. At CSC, 398 11th Street.

This seminar will teach you about California laws related to working in the adult entertainment business...What the laws are, how to keep from breaking them, what to do if you are arrested, what your rights are if you are arrested, etc. People from all areas of the adult industry can learn from this seminar: Dancers, Dominas, Massage Therapists, Escorts, Tantrikas, etc.

This private seminar is limited to 30 verified participants, so sign up as soon as you can! The all day seminar includes: a lecture, practice role playing exercises, a one-on-one with the attorney (bring a copy of your business advertisement), and a vegetarian/vegan/raw foods catered lunch. The last seminar SOLD OUT.

In order to attend this class you must currently be an adult entertainer and you must send a link to one of your ads (or your website) and your work telephone number to: rubytulips internet.lu You may also call (415) 847-1993 for any questions related to this event. sexandculture.org




# Cycle around the SF Bay with Go Greenbelt!: April 23 -29, 2006
Sunday, April 23, 2006 - Saturday, April 29, 2006
The seventeenth annual Go Greenbelt! will be April 23-29, 2006. Come ride with us! Check it out and register at: www.greenbelt.org/getinvolv...rview.html


# culture jamming - kill your tv
Statistics:
-The average American watches more than 4 hours of television per day.
-The average American child views 40,000 commercials each year.
-The average American parent spends less than 39 minutes per week in meaningful conversation with their children.
Future Event:
April 24 - 30 is national "Turn off TV Week".
www.tvturnoff.org/
Culture hackers are planning a major un-coordinated political act to get this message out by secretly turning off TVs in department stores, offices and sports bars across the country using the simple blackbox technology of TV-B-Gone. This tiny universal remote invisibly transmits 200 shutdown codes in 60 seconds.
TV elimination hardware:
www.tvbgone.com/
and Amazon has them cheaper:
tinyurl.com/r9s5j
Links:
www.turnoffyourtv.com/
Past Event:
500 television sets destroyed by Cacophony & SRL:
www.zpub.com/caco/kill1.html
-M2
"I'm just as real as you are." -Max Headroom, 1987
adbusters.org



# On April 25, 2006
The US Veterans are Marching on Washington

They need your support...

The US Veterans have unified and taken a stand against the undermining of the Health and Care benefits they are promised as Veterans of the US Military...

See what they are protesting about:
www.millionvetmarch2006.com/home.html

They need numbers -
they are inviting all other movements and groups to participate and join in with them:
www.millionvetmarch2006.com/page2.html
as they take the cause to Washington...

Some of you can't make it - they need funding too:
www.millionvetmarch2006.com/page13.html
- a small donation from a million people makes everything a lot easier to organize - if you can't make it, get this out to people and ask them to support the Veterans in anyway possible...

They need Co-Ordinators in many States, is yours one of them?
www.millionvetmarch2006.com/page6.html

They'd love to see this go nation and international - in all the Capitols, it's not just about America and American Veterans... it's about People everywhere being lied to and cheated!
Learn about the Veterans by reading their articles... they are people too!
www.millionvetmarch2006.com/page3.html

The Veterans Faced The Guns of War For Their People,
Let the People Now Stand Beside Their Veterans as They March on Washington!
There has never been a better time to unify!

The Veterans March on Washington in 2006 -
www.vetmarch2006.com/
for the sake of change, support the cause...


# Plant-based Nutrition for Athletes San Rafael
Tuesday, April 25 2006, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Aren't vegans just skinny people who don't get enough protein? On the
contrary! Learn how a plant based diet can transform your health and
fuel top athletic performance. Bradley Saul is the founder and
director of OrganicAthlete, a nonprofit that teaches athletes and
fitness enthusiasts about vegetarian nutrition and environmental
stewardship. Bradley is also a former professional cyclist. Click here
for more information.
mailto:bradley organicathlete.org
Elephant Pharmacy, San Rafael, CA
check out the BOLD "GO VEGAN " shorts!
organicathlete.org



# Symposium on Forest Disturbance
Symposium on Forest DisturbanceSpeakers and panels will discuss such topics as ... climate
change impacts on forests.

Forest Disturbance, Management and Biodiversity

Fourth Public Symposium, National Commission on Science for
Sustainable Forestry (NCSSF).

April 26-27, 2006 in Denver, CO. The symposium will feature
presentations from leaders in the field including Tom Swetnam and
Jerry Franklin. A complete list of speakers and an agenda is
attached to this email.
The meeting is open to the public.
<ncseonline.org/NCSSF/cms.cfm click here to
register now!

The meeting will take place at the Warwick Hotel in Denver, CO.
NCSSF has secured a special rate for symposium participants, but you
must make your reservations by April 1, 2006. For more details,
please visit the <www.ncssf.org/>NCSSF website.
www.ncssf.org



# FLIP YOUR LID! Let Art Go to Your Head!
A benefit for the Black Rock Arts Foundation

Thursday, April 27th
supperclub san francisco
657 Harrison Street

Grab your beret, biretta, boater, or bowler, or break out your glue gun and a peck of peacock feathers, and come wine, dine, strut, and dance your hat creation at the super-swank supperclub! You'll enjoy dazzling performances, dine in bed (supperclub style), and have a chance to bid at auction on a cavalcade of crazy hats crafted by community artists!

Tickets:
Tiara - $250 - 6:30 pm - 2:00 am
Hosted cocktail reception and VIP preview mixer, five-course dinner and performances, then dance 'til yer done!

Fez - $150 - 7:30 pm - 2:00 am
Five-course dinner & performances starting at 8:00 and then dance 'til yer done.

Tam O'Shanter - $30 with festive hat, $40 without - 11:00 pm - 2:00 am
Join us for rockin' DJ's, cameo performances, and dance 'til yer done.

Topper!! - $1,500, group of 4; $375, individual
Finally! Your chance to climb in bed and share a bottle of bubbly with one of these wonderful characters: Burning Man Founder Larry Harvey . Maid Marian Goodell . Dicky of Dicky Box Fame . Crimson Rose & Will Roger . Chicken John . Artist David Best . Harley K. DuBois . Actiongirl Andie Grace. (Which one you ask? It's a game of chance as names will be drawn at random, from a hat!)

BRAF is thrilled to host this event so that we can continue to bring the art and spirit of Burning Man to our communities beyond Black Rock City. Funds raised will help bring 'Passage' to the SF Embarcadero in June, and support our national 2006 Grant Cycle. BRAF is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and all but $60 of the dinner tickets are tax-deductible.

Tickets are available online at:
www.donatetoblackrockarts.org

For more info, call 415.626.1248

BLACK ROCK ARTS FOUNDATION
Inspiring Art, Community & Civic Participation
www.blackrockarts.org



# www.soulutioneers.org April 29th - Brock Dolman
presentation about rehydration and water-management strategies.



May 2006

# Thursday, May 4 6:30 pm FREE Black Panther Party
Unpacking the Creative Process: Emory Douglas - Art of the Panthers
Emory Douglas, former Minister of Culture of the Black Panther Party,
discusses the art of the Panthers, the role of the revolutionary
artist, and gives a slide presentation of art works he created for
the Black Panther Party.
Given the popularity of this program, please RSVP to csweed@ybca.org
or by calling 415-978-2700 x111.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (Education Resource Room)
701 Mission St@ 3rd st SF 415/978-2700 www.YBCA.org



# 05/07, SF: The How Weird Street Faire Noon to 8pm
www.HowWeird.org Howard Street between 11th and 12th.


# SUPPORT OUR FREAKS
at the 7th annual
HOW WEIRD STREET FAIRE
Sunday, May 7th, 2006

In 7 weeks, Howard Street will be transformed into a festival of music,
art, dance, and celebration. There will be four city blocks featuring
performance artists, vendors from around the world, nonprofit
organizations, food and drinks, and many happy people.

7 stages of music by:

SUNSET (house)
TANTRA (psytrance)
CCC (downtempo and psytrance)
MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS (breaks)
LOWPRO LOUNGE (live music and DJs)
SOUND OF MIND / OPEL (an eclectic mix)
PEACE YOU CAN DANCE TO (good times)

Plus special surprises!

The How Weird Street Faire is centered at Howard and 12th Streets, in the
SOMA district of San Francisco. At that intersection, there will be a
mandala made of grass – an urban crop circle – where festival-goers can
relax, eat, connect, and learn about fostering peace. Costumes and festive
attire are strongly encouraged.

The How Weird Street Faire is an assortment of collectives and individuals
collaborating together in sound and art, uniting in a vision of peace. It
is also the annual benefit for the World Peace Through Technology
Organization.

Please join us and have a great time!

EVENT DETAILS:
7th annual How Weird Street Faire

DATE: Sunday, May 7, 2006
TIME: 12 noon to 8pm
ENTRANCE: 12th & South Van Ness Streets, San Francisco

Requested donation of $10 ($5 in costume, kids free)
All proceeds benefit two Bay Area nonprofit organizations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.howweird.org
www.peacetour.org

In 7 weeks, come celebrate at our 7th annual event in a city 7 miles in
diameter; with 7 stages of music, 7 weird performances, and a ritual at 7
pm, all happening on May 7th!



# May 12-14 (2006) Harbin Hot Springs Polyamory Conference,
harbin.org Calistoga / Middleton CELEBRATE RELATIONSHIP CHOICE, until
April 1, 2006. Email us at worldpolyamory aol com or call 808 244-
4103 if you're interested in giving a workshop, leading a
discussion, presenting music or dance geared to polys.


# Undulate with Seaflow in the Marin Human Race-May 13
four-mile walk will be followed by awards and a delicious organic picnic lunch provided by Good Earth Natural Foods.
walking together to raise donations to support Seaflow's work protecting whales, dolphins and all marine life from dangerous underwater noise pollution.
Be entertained by fabulous musicians along the Marin Center Fairgrounds and Lagoon
seaflow.org (415) 229-9335


# May 13-14 swcoalition.org


# 05/21-95th Annual BAY TO BREAKERS RACE www.BayToBreakers.com



June 2006

# June 9-11 Certified HoopGirl Dance Teacher Training June 9-11 in SF
Level One: Certified HoopGirl Dance Teacher:
How to create Hoopdance classes, parties and events
Who this training can benefit:
Teachers, Dancers, Yoga Instructors, Coaches, Personal and Group Fitness Trainers, Chiropractors, Massage Practitioners, Expressive Arts and Somatic Therapists, and anyone wanting to make a creative career change.
Prerequisites:
Working knowledge of all the skills taught in the HoopGirl Beginner HoopDance Class and experience facilitating at least two hoopdance events for a group of 5 or more people.
www.HoopGirl.com which has provided hoops to enthusiastic dancers in every U.S. State.


# 06/10-101st Annual MARIN DIPSEA RACE www.Dipsea.org


#06/10-SF NAKED BIKE RIDE
www.WorldNakedBikeRide.org/SanFrancisco


# 06/11-WORLD NATURIST DAY (It's not about "nature", it's about NUDITY!)


# HARMONY FESTIVAL 2006 June 9, 10 & 11 Sonoma County Fairgrounds Santa Rosa, CA
GREAT BANDS CONFIRMED! And Booth Space Available Now for the 28th Annual Harmony Festival

Register early for discounts!

The 28th Annual Harmony Festival is happening this year on June 9, 10, and 11. This year there are many new and exciting developments with the Festival, including:

Three nights of camping inside the main Fairgrounds
Friday opening
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night events
Plus...
Use of expanded Fairgrounds space
Thematic camps
Amazing music headliners including....
Cake
Michael Franti
& Spearhead
STS9
Ozomatli
Steve Kimock
New Monsoon
Hot Buttered Rum
Aphrodesia
Luna Angel

www.harmonyfestival.com

Each year the Harmony Festival is produced to be the local Progressive County Fair, where our extended community of Cultural Creatives, leading-edge free thinkers, and social pioneers come together once a year to share our creativity, lifestyles, music, art, and ideas of an emerging global paradigm. The Harmony Festival celebrates the latest trends and developments of a full array of progressive value and expressions, including artistic and musical performance, ecology, health and healing, spirituality, political and social justice movements, and community building. It's a party with a purpose.

Check out the website for more info
www.harmonyfestival.com/exhibit06.shtml

Contact person for booth space is Randi Rembe at randi harmonyfestival.com
707-861-2035 x 315.


# GALACTIC EARTH FESTIVAL (NorCal)
Monday, June 19, 2006 - Friday, June 23, 2006
Mount Shasta region California
www.galacticearth.com is on it's way!


# June 23,24,25 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
snwmf.com Mendocino County Fair, in Boonville, California.
BAABA MAAL CULTURE DON CARLOS AMADOU & MIRIAM LUNA ANGEL



July 2006

# July 28 - 30 Join the Summit for Salmon Fundraiser - Climb Mt. Rainier!
www.wildsalmon.org/about/su...cruit.cfm


# Green-Soulfest July 29 Park at deFremery Recreation Center
1651 Adeline St., Oakland, California
Come to Green-Soulfest 06 and have an eco- adventure at deFremery Park in
the Eco-West. Take a journey to Africa, Ethiopia, India, the rainforest and
beyond at our eco-themed villages. Receive free massages and ancient
healing, learn eco-building, build your eco-finances, learn how to prevent
disease, have fun in our eco-children's area, discover live food nutrition,
sample delicious living foods, learn how to save your environment and enjoy
great music from around the world.
Vendor booths and sponsorships are available
510-228-8738 healthythrunature yahoo com
Sponsored by: * Healthy Thru Nature Institute * Living Nutrition * San
Francisco Vegetarian Society * Bay Valley * Sacred Grove * Attitudinal
Healing sfvs.org


# Swim with Dolphins Adventure Aug 26 - Sep 2, 2006
www.thefirewithin.com/swimwit...hins.htm or
www.dolphinpress.com and click on Dolphin Trip! Enjoy!


# Aug 28 - Sep 4 2006 burningman.com fun in the desert
goto Reno, turn left... 100 miles North of Reno is the Black Rock Desert


# Oct 14/15 greenfestivals.org Washington, D.C.


# Nov 11/12 greenfestivals.org 8th and Brannan/ councourse exhibition ctr. SF

The Green Festival is a two-day party with a serious purpose: to accelerate the emergence of a new economic paradigm that is life-affirming and life-restoring. Together we are cultivating a culture of sustainability and social equity that honors our interdependence with all life. Green Festival unites green businesses, social and environmental groups, visionary thinkers and thousands of community members in a lively exchange of ideas, commerce and movement building fun.

Learn: Attend lectures and workshops by thought leaders, business visionaries and community activists shaping the green movement.

Network: Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations who are committed to the possibility of a better world. See Network.Get Involved! Learn about organizations effecting positive and sustainable change in our region, our country, and the around the planet.

Socialize: Have fun interacting with others, for the sheer joy of it. Meet interesting people who share common interests. Spend some time at the food court and listen to local musicians. Parents, find a place to relax in the Family Rest Stop.

Eat Well: Sample delicious, healthy, organic, and sustainable produced food prepared on site. ALL FOODWARE IS BIODEGRADEABLE - COMPOST! WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING YOUR OWN FOODWARE TO THE EVENT.

Greening the Event: We believe in deep sustainability - to achieve intergenerational equity, we must design equity into the present. We try to address all aspects of the event - beginning with our own consciousness and the budgetary process.

Learn how we are creating an eco-commerce model for the Green Festival and our who in the community helps us.

The Green Economy Expo: If you are a green business of any size, this could be the perfect place for you to connect to your target audience. Call 1-877-727-2179 to exhibit your products. See who's Exhibiting in 2005.

Shop at the Green Festival for all of your Holiday Gifts! Purchase goods and services from 300 exhibitors who practice the principles of sustainability, ecology, and social equity. Go shopping online - we've identified online resources for green goods.

Coop America's Green Pages: Check out the original directory of Green Businesses at www.greenpages.org

Endorse the Earth Charter!

LIMITED OFFER: Purchase Green Festival Compost from DC Festival. Be the first to support turning waste into a resource!