Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 June 27, 2002 ROLLING THUNDER SEATTLE – NEWSLETTER #2 ”Putting the Party Back in Politics” Howdy ya’ll! Grab an iced latte, put your feet up and read all about what’s been happening during Act II of “Rolling Thunder Meets Seattle: The Organizing Effort”. In this mailing: 1) What the heck is the Rolling Thunder Down Home Democracy Tour? 2) When is it? Where? How much? Who’s on the program? 3) How can I get involved with the organizing? 4) Help us flyer! 1) WHAT THE HECK IS THE ROLLING THUNDER DOWN HOME DEMOCRACY TOUR? In case you are still wondering, just what is the Rolling Thunder Down Home Democracy Tour? It is a festival of music, arts and grassroots organizing. A county fair with guts. A revival with a reason. A concert with consciousness. And it's coming to Seattle on Aug. 24! Spearheaded by Jim Hightower, a progressive commentator from Texas, the first festival took place in Austin in April. It included well-known performers from hip-hop, Tejano, rock, folk, and other musical genres, plus hands-on workshops, games, food booths, and scores of tables and booths for community organizations. Unlike other festivals that may allow a few non-profit tables around the fringe, the whole idea behind this festival is to fuse grassroots politics, music and fun while reaching out to new people. 2) WHEN? WHERE? HOW MUCH? WHO’S ON THE PROGRAM? Our second Rolling Thunder Seattle organizing meeting took place at Seattle Central Community College on June 13, which just happened to be the warmest day Seattle has seen in two years. We took this as an omen meaning Rolling Thunder is HOT! Those in attendance and not already so engaged joined a committee of their choosing. Committees gave reports. The air swelled, sizzled and crackled in a communal joining as we all vowed to make August 24th a day that Renton will never forget. The news in a nutshell: The event location is now confirmed as: Petrovitsky Park 16400 SE Petrovitsky Road, Renton, WA This is about 20 miles SE of downtown Seattle. You may view two maps showing the park’s location at: http://powerupmedia.com/seattle/events/petrovitsky.html Ticket prices are: $5 advanced, $10 at the gate. We will send out info soon on how to purchase tickets. Confirmed guests thus far include: Jesse Jackson Jr. – Illinois congressional representative Jim Hightower – America’s #1 populist Tom Hayden – Democratic activist, former CA state Senator Holly Near – Singer/songwriter, actor, author, activist, teacher Medusa - Queen of LA's thriving Hip-Hop scene Additional local & national speakers and performers to be announced soon. Stay tuned... 3) HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? Your next chance to join the cast of “Rolling Thunder meets Seattle: The Organizing Effort” is July 16, 7 PM Seattle Central Community College, Main Building, RM 1110 But why wait -- join now! And we’ve made it easier. The following committees request your input and involvement: Program: To participate with the committee or to submit possible program/workshop participants. Send email to: Sea_program Outreach: For individuals and organizations interested in endorsing, sponsoring or simply spreading the word about Rolling Thunder: Sea_outreach Publicity: Help get the Rolling Thunder message out via the creation of flyers, PSA’s, TV, newspapers, skywriting or subliminal messaging – you name it! Sea_Publicity Vending: For those wanting to reserve a space or those interested in selecting vendors. Sea_vend Seattle Rolling Thunder general information: Those interested in forming a committee (got an idea we haven’t thought of yet?) or wanting to help the day of the event. Seattle 4) HELP US FLIER! Okay now a BIG HEADS-UP... When you attend events in your community, for example, last weekend’s Fremont Solstice Parade, or this coming weekend’s Gay Pride Parade, please consider (then DO) help pass out flyers. The more the better -- don’t be shy. The Gay Pride Parade is this Sunday, June 30, from 11am - 1:30pm. It begins at Broadway and Pike on Capitol Hill in Seattle. It moves north along Broadway up to Volunteer Park. If you want to help us flier at the parade, meet other Rollers at 10am at 10th and Pike. More info at: http://www.seattlepride.org For more frequent Rolling Thunder Seattle organizing & program updates, join a committee! Until next time … keep up the rabble and ORGANIZE! -- The Rolling Thunder Seattle Gang CONTACT INFO Email: seattle Voice mail: (206) 686-2975 Snail mail: P.O. Box 28955 Seattle, WA 98118. Web: www.rollingthundertour.org/seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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