The Weekend: Trading Spaces & a Podcast
Once again I have failed you as a blogger America.
OK, fail might be a strong word. More like "partially meets expectations."
ANYWAY, if this weekend blog is going to do any good it's got to get up sooner, and I know that.
But conditions down here at the NXT desk have been at threat level magenta. Once we get back down to goldenrod things should get back to normal.
On the plus side we've got our first new podcast of 2008.
Tonight over at the North Star Cafe is the first gathering of Freedom Space Portland.
A Freedom Space in theory could be any space where artists, musicians and just about anyone feels comfortable and safe expressing themselves. The idea comes from Iraqi peace and women's rights activist Yanar Mohammed.
Freedom Space Portland is the work of several local groups including The University of Southern Maine Women & Gender Studies Program and Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Meg Perry Center, Peace Action Maine, the League of Young Voters and the Amistad Arts Collective.
In this week's podcast I sat down with some of the organizers of the event, including Jennifer Kemp, Danny Muller from Peace Action Maine, Hashim A’Allah of the Amistad Arts Collective and Gabriel DeMaine, diversity liaison for USM.
It was the first real roundtable discussion we've done on the podcast so there's a little random mic noise. It was a good discussion and unfortunately we could only bring you just a taste of it through the podcast.
But if you head to the Freedom Space tonight I'm sure you'll have a chance to hear more good discussion and find out ways to help connect with Iraqis in need of help.
The event starts at 7 p.m. and an open mic will follow beginning at 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
- ALL AGES ALERT! Tonight The Cambiata are holding a CD release party for their newest effort, "to heal," at the Station. The Killing Moon, Alias Grace, The British Incline and Kid:Nap:Kin fill out the rest of the line–up, which is sure to draw a serious crowd. Kids get there early, otherwise you'll be straining your neck in the back the whole time. Tickets are $10 and doors open at 7 p.m.
- One Longfellow Square presents Kate Schrock tonight starting at 8 p.m. Schrock is bringing her own blend of rock and jazz through One Longfellow in support of her most recent album "Invocation." Poet Rick Crockett opens. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
- He's a stealthy cat who likes the soul tracks but doesn't have a problem bring the club bangers out if necessary. The very versatile DJ Graymatter is whipping it up tonight down at UNA starting at 10 p.m. Remember, don't hate the player, hate the game.
Finally since it's SUPER BOWL weekend, we can't send you out of here without some parting shot on the impending Giants/Patriots struggle. Luckily NXT reader and Adult Swim aficionado Jeff did all the heavy lifting for us and found this video clip to close on. Carl, neighbor to that lovable, rascally bunch, the Aqua Teen Hunger Force, has some thoughts on the Giants chances.
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