Celebrate 10 Years of Indymedia at UCIMC

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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Indymedia
movement and the founding of the UCIMC.
On December 5th, we will be celebrating 10 years of
the Indymedia movement and kicking off the 10th
year of the UCIMC’s existence. Come help us celebrate
the victories and remember the struggles of the past
10 years.
2–5PM: FREE COMMUNITY AND YOUTH MEDIA
WORKSHOPS:
Improv with Zoo Improv (2–3PM): Learn the
techniques of improvisational acting with the Zoo
Improv troupe.
Radio Broadcast: Radio’s not just for mainstream
music and corporate news—come learn to broadcast
your favorite music, share your point of view and
make awesome audio!
’Zine Making: Making your own magazine is easier
than you think. The Radical Librarians will show
you how.
Learn Live Video: Home video isn’t just for your
birthday party! Learn how to capture live footage to
report on your community and advocate for change!
Running Sound for Concerts: Behind every good
musician there’s a better sound technician. Learn this
valuable skill and be the most talented fan at the
concert.
Intro to Books To Prisoners: Books to Prisoners
volunteers have shipped over 40,000 books to
inmates in Illinois. Find out what why their work is
important to 2.3 million Americans.
Painting Paint: Paper, and a plastic utensil…
learn to make a masterpiece with just the basics.
Cameroonian painter and anthropologist Betsam Benjamin
will show you how.
Open Source Software: Linux Install Fest—why
spend hundreds on software when you can build your
own? Linux is a free, open source operating system
preferred by IndyMedia activists everywhere.
5PM PANEL ON THE INDY MEDIA MOVEMENT:
At 5PM, you’re invited to a panel discussion with founding
members and supporters of the Independent Media
Movement, from 1999–present. Get a historical perspective
on the Indymedia Movement and brainstorm for the
future with IndyMedia activists, including: Marty Conlisk
from Labor Beat Productions in Chicago, Danielle
Chynoweth and Petrie Dish from Prometheus Radio
Project, Amy Dalton from IndyMedia.US, along with
local activists & regional IMC members and supporters
At 8pm, celebrate 10 years of solidarity—we’ll have
live music, a DJ, food, drink, and good company. For
more information, please email Nicole(at)UCIMC.org

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