collaboration. discussion. making poems, photographs, and collages. light. trees. light breeze. how it feels to sneeze. working toward social progress. reflecting on process with friends, helping each other evolve. balance. beaches in winter. not relying on oil. picking vegetables. watching friends make things. motion. stillness. solitude. community. kindness.
Music
in no particular order, here are some favorite bands and solo artists: Jimi Hendrix, Lila Downs, John Lennon, Lhasa, Refugee All-Stars, Depeche Mode, Bob Dylan, NIN, Ojos de Brujo, Paul Henri, Juliana Hatfield, Rage Against the Machine, Anti-Flag, Perez Prada, John Lennon, Peter Gabriel, PJ Harvey, Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ruben Gonzales, Spam All-Stars, Tricky, Califone, Ozomatli, the Coup, the Ramones, the Clash, Miles Davis, Cake, Fiona Apple, india.arie, James Brown, Billie Holliday, Guided by Voices, Michael Jackson (Thriller), Johnny Cash, Morphine, the Pixies
I love the bold and brilliant closing statements by James Spader's character in Boston Legal. Here's a video clip from an episode called, "Stick It," www.boston-legal.org/19-stickit/BL-2x19-Stick-It-ClosingArguments.asx
Books
words to turn to in times like these: "The Gift" poetry by Hafiz; "Animal Farm" by George Orwell; "The Republic of Poetry" by Martin Espada; "Poets Against the War" online collection: www.poetsagainstthewar.org/
Heroes
She or he who resists society's status quo, stands up to critics, refuses to compromise & lives true to beliefs...He or she who shuns the shiny lure of capitalism, listens, meditates, stays in motion, thinks before acting, doesn't substitute thinking for feeling, accepts responsibility for actions...Those who are not afraid to look inside or outside...People who are serious advocates for change yet aren't afraid to feel joy...
Artists for Social Change "Peace between countries must rest on the solid foundation of love between individuals." ~Mohandas Gandhi Posted at 3:38 AM Apr 7 view more
We are claustrophobic and often ignore our body's need for a proper exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. We have great respect for our own intuition. Permanent frustration is not an option for us.
Living with a creative mind makes conformity impossible. We stink at following orders, fashions, maps.
We are always making something odd from the familiar. This makes people uncomfortable. I can live with that.
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Who I'd like to meet: creative thinkers who can identify broken parts, yet imagine beauty.
...painters. collage artists. poets. musicians. writers of all sorts. filmmakers. dancers. textile artists. actors. comedians. book and paper artists. sculptors. photographers. potters. graffiti artists. gardeners. farmers. chefs. carpenters. welders. orators. counselors. teachers. medical technicians. firemen. policewomen. dog walkers. scientists. baristsas. windsurfers. detectives. cyclists. sherpas...
Volunteers need for Art Summer Program in Gary. If you are an artist of any kind, we could use your expertise and talent with in our Organization, Live Up Art, Inc.
There are other volunteer position available, please contact Mr. Leon Fox, Executive Director at 219-882-0200 at 1010 Roosevelt Street or Ms. Shanise Kemp, Director 219-789-3654.
Thanks for your support in our community, we look forward to working with you.
**Can you donate paper, paint, art supplies, penciles, markers, folders? Anything that would make this a successful program within our community.
Latin Jazz. Samba. Bossa. Brazilian Break Beats. Baile Favela Funk. And a mixture of latin influenced beats to make your mind, body and soul elevate into the cosmic clouds of bliss...
World’s greatest lawyer is ready to cross-examine you Does watching Denny Crane get you in the mood? It does me, and I’m Denny Crane. Let’s get frisky together Saturday Night as we watch DVD highlights from the fourth season of my greatest legal cases and personal exploits. From there, the next step is love, and just as in my law career, I’ve never failed to satisfy. Denny Crane.
just stopping by to see if you're interested in our project....
We've started a collaborative radio station - and we're looking for people to contribute to our output....have a look, have a listen and join up if you'd like to join in!!!
Thanks for the add. We would love to have you stop by, say hi, and check out our new album.
We will also be playing at the Elbo Room on Saturday July 19...Come Check Us OUT!
Peace, love, and all good things,
Beckon Q
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