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7 days in … love with Joan Baez

Unforgettable. That’s the best word to describe Joan Baez’s recent show in Cleveland. The setlist consisted of socially conscious songs spanning nearly 60 years and topics from the Civil Rights movement to women’s rights and labor activism. Her voice was as clear and beautiful as it was at Woodstock and she surrounded herself with gifted musicians and singers. As sonically pleasing as the concert was, it was so much more.

Press conference to fight the Columbus arts and entertainment ticket tax

Big brick building with rounded top and lots of people out front and words on it Nationwide Arena

Wednesday, October 17, 11am
Studio 35, 3055 Indianola Ave.

This is a press conference to kick off a coalition, Advocates for Responsible Taxation (ART). ART is a coalition of community leaders and organizers.  ART is a grass roots consortium that includes the Green Party, Libertarians, Republicans, Democrats, Tea Party, inner-city organizers, and corporations that oppose the proposed ticket tax for another arena bailout.

The ticket tax is being proposed to apply to all tickets and memberships in the city of Columbus with a large percentage to be paid for another bail out of nationwide arena.  ART. is opposed to imposing another tax on the citizens of central Ohio for the bailout of Nationwide Arena.  Making citizens pay more taxes for Nationwide Arena should be a decision left in the hands of the voters. 

From The Nation: The world’s worst humanitarian crisis

With thousands killed and millions on the brink of starvation, the war in Yemen has led to what human rights experts have called the “world’s worst humanitarian crisis.” And the United States is helping to fuel it.  For over three years, the US has contributed to the devastation wrought by the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen by refueling aircraft, selling weapons, and sharing intelligence—all without Congressional approval.   Luckily, there’s a movement pushing back. A bipartisan group of representatives led by Ro Khanna, Mark Pocan, and Thomas Massie recently introduced a bill that would invoke the War Powers Resolution of 1973 to end US support for the war.

2018 Gift To Be Simple Annual Event, a fundraiser for Simply Living

Blue backgrouond with hummingbird art at a flower and words Gift to be Simple, and words Come together break through

Sunday, October 14, 5-8pm, TRISM, 1636 N. High St.

Gift to Be Simple is Simply Living’s premier annual fundraiser, but it is more than that. It is an opportunity to learn, to share, and to enjoy healthy, quality food together. The chefs of TRISM, an A&R Creative Group enterprise well known for The Crest Gastropubs, will prepare a variety of appetizers; desserts will be provided by Cornucopia and there will be a cash bar. Anna and The Consequences will entertain us again with their jazz, pop, and blues music.

Tickets for the event are $50 and include an annual membership. For those who are unable to attend or who want to make an additional donation to their ticket purchase, please note the “Donation” option. To pay for tickets at the door, go to the “Ticket” button, select “Payment,” use the drop-down menu and select “Pay at the door.” This helps TRISM so that they will prepare the correct amount of food!

45 Years of Poetry with Columbus Poet Is Said

Black man with gray hair and sunglasses and the words Is Said

Saturday, October 13, 7-9pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Author, mentor, community-based activist, and educator, Is Said provides sage leadership on a national level as well as in the greater Columbus arts community. He conceives, stages, writes, and performs unique multimedia arts events, combining visionary, historical-based poetry or prose synergistically with high-energy African music and dance. Founding the Columbus-based “Advance Party” in 1973, he brings to life a powerful, spiritual vision to inspire, inform, and empower diverse audiences. With an inclusive multicultural approach, Is Said serves formally and informally as consultant to many arts agencies and individuals, seeking his wisdom born of a lifetime of community experience. He shares his expertise with school-age or homeless youth, growing artists, and senior citizens, conducting educational workshops that foster literacy, creativity, performance skills, and, most importantly, self-awareness. Is Said received the King Arts Complex 24th Annual Legends and Legacies Award in 2011.

45 Years of Poetry with Columbus Poet Is Said

Black man with gray hair and sunglasses and the words Is Said

Saturday, October 13, 7-9pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Author, mentor, community-based activist, and educator, Is Said provides sage leadership on a national level as well as in the greater Columbus arts community. He conceives, stages, writes, and performs unique multimedia arts events, combining visionary, historical-based poetry or prose synergistically with high-energy African music and dance. Founding the Columbus-based “Advance Party” in 1973, he brings to life a powerful, spiritual vision to inspire, inform, and empower diverse audiences. With an inclusive multicultural approach, Is Said serves formally and informally as consultant to many arts agencies and individuals, seeking his wisdom born of a lifetime of community experience. He shares his expertise with school-age or homeless youth, growing artists, and senior citizens, conducting educational workshops that foster literacy, creativity, performance skills, and, most importantly, self-awareness. Is Said received the King Arts Complex 24th Annual Legends and Legacies Award in 2011.

So you want to be vegan? A plant-based diet vs. true vegan consciousness

Cartoon of elephant performing at a circus

Many people erroneously self-identify as being “a vegan” when really, they are eating a plant-based diet, and not living in vegan consciousness on any other level, and sometimes, not even within the diet itself.

Someone who self-identifies as a vegan while eating a plant-based diet, is not embracing the vegan consciousness if they take their family to the zoo, the rodeo, the marine entertainment parks, animal acts or circuses. The same goes for buying animal-based fur, leather, wool, silk, feathered goods, and either breeding or buying companion animals from breeders instead of supporting sanctuaries and rescues.

A plant-based dietdoes not mean 100% plants, unless it specifically says 100% plant-based. It means predominantly plants, still consuming animal products, however, in “moderation” like 3 oz servings 2-3 times a week. Some like to say “like a condiment” which is particularly galling to vegans because these “condiments” were at the ultimate price of the lives of other innocent individuals who wanted to live and did not consent to their lives being taken.

Radical Self Care- Toward Radical Resilience

Young black woman with a scarf on her head and sunglasses looking left in front of a tree

Wed, Oct. 10, 6-7:30pm
replenish: the spa co-op, 124 Washington Ave, 43215
R A D I C A L S E L F C A R E 
We are honored to have Nicole Steward (love_ethic_yoga) sharing space with our community on Wednesday 10/10. Nicole is an amazing human who stands fearlessly for creating space in this world for all of us. Her experiences as a foster parent, social worker and educator + her work surrounding Radical self care resonates deep with our mission. 
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In Nicole’s words- 
“We live in challenging times and it can feel like we're just surviving day to day. Staying in "survival mode" long-term can deplete us. Thankfully, yoga and mindfulness give us tools to move beyond surviving toward thriving. Join us as we explore resilience practices (self-care, mindful movement, breath work, etc.) to keep us sustained and thriving in this challenging world”
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Secure your space for this one time experience. No other classes will be held at the carriage house this evening. Share space with us and move deeper into your own care. Special class fee is $20. Registration is limited- register on the Replenish app or call 614 429-3165

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