Fall 10
Namibia: One of Africa's Newest Nations
In the first half of the workshop, we examine Namibian history, geography, politics, and culture from the perspective of Namibian activists, freedom fighters, politicians, teachers, and students. During the second half, we learn from successful Namibian initiatives such as the Penduka Cooperative for Women, Habitat Research and Development Centre, Basic Income Grant, and Young Achievers Empowerment Program.
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Astrology 101: Wish Upon a Star
I have for many years fostered an interest in the study and practice of the oldest science, astrology. For millennia people watched the heavens to determine the best time to accomplish tasks, from mundane everyday things, to planning weddings, and waging wars. Over the centuries, astrology has been celebrated, refined, condemned, and celebrated again. It has been called an art, a science, and a superstitious pseudoscience. It is my goal to share the facets of it that emphasize all three. It is my hope that even if you do not subscribe to the beliefs of astrological pinciple that you will at least garner some information that can be used, at the very least, as a nice icebreaker in any social situation. In this class I will share my knowledge on the following aspects of a very important piece of human history:
*Natal astrology, or birth signs, using the traditional method and the supposed effects on personality
*Synastry, or astrological compatibility
*Using natal astrology to learn more about what the stars say about your natural tendencies, hopefully to gain insight into your psyche (whether it be through belief or disbelief is up to you)
*Mythology behind the constellations used and the different guises that each sign has gone through
*A history of the use and misuse of astrology across the globe
*Astrology from other cultures (briefly) Including Chinese "astrology", Vedic Astrology, and Mesoamerican astrology
*Whatever else we get around to!
Polymathic Aesthetism (A forum and exhibition)
This class is both a forum and exhibition (everyone welcome!)
In this class we will be exploring:
A. Polymathic Aesthetisicm, a functional system for implenting ideas on a larger scale. The aesthetic supposes that through the use of certain recontextualized metaphors such as Adam Smith's Invisible Hand and the Human web when paired with a little footwoork seemingly improbable ideas become probable, palitable, and overall doable.
B. The curation/installation of an exhibition. We will create and hold an exhibition from conceptualizion all the way to installation.
You do not need any sort of "artistic" background or knowledge of the art to world to attend. Polymathic Aesthetism caters to all talents and is not specific to so called "artistic talents."
(All minor art supplies are provided.)
Thanks a bunch!
Winter Bike Commuting (December) - CANCELED
CANCELED due to low registration
Don't let the winter keep you off your bike. Come learn tips on how to stay warm and safe while biking this winter, as well as how to maintain your bike against problems caused by salt and corrosion.
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Winter Bike Commuting
Don't let the winter keep you off your bike. Come learn tips on how to stay warm and safe while biking this winter, as well as how to maintain your bike against problems caused by salt and corrosion.
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Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (November 2010)
Learn the basics of fixing and maintaining your bicycle. This class will teach you how to maintain your bike and adjust it so it runs great. We'll cover everything from fixing a flat to overhauling your hubs.
Come learn bike repair skills with the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at Sibley Bike Depot, your friendly community bike shop in St. Paul!
Three Sundays in November: the 7th, 14th, and 21st from 12 to 2:30.
Sibley Bike Depot is at 712 University Avenue in St. Paul.
If this class fills up and you would like to get updates about when new classes will be happening, please visit sibleybikedepot.org and sign up for our email newsletter at the top of the site.
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Winter Bike Commuting Workshop and Community Used Bike Drive
The purpose of this event is to encourage community-building and shared learning around bicycling.
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Complete Bicycle Overhaul at Sibley Bike Depot (October 2010)
This intermediate class will build upon the skills taught in the Basic Bike Maintenance class and expand through overhauling an entire bicycle. It's recomended that students have taken the Basic class or have a similar beginning familiarity with bicycle repair. Participants will take apart, clean, and repack all bearing systems, including hubs, headsets, and bottom brackets. In addition, the will install new cables and housing on brakes and derailleurs as needed, and lubricate/adjust all shifting systems. In full, folks attending this class will learn how to perform a complete tune-up/overhaul of a bicycle. Participants will work with the same bike through the class, in order to see the complexities and intricacies of one specific bicycle. Note: All class participants will fix up SHOP BIKES during this class! Bikes fixed up will go into one of Sibley's many community programs designed to promote biking!
The class will be 4 Thursdays: Oct. 28, Nov 4, 11, & 18 from 6-8:30pm each day.
Please contact me with any questions!
Alicia
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RNC 8 Fall Event Series
Help us make this a time of movement building and solidarity!
Join the RNC 8 Defense Committee and an array of community organizations for six events coinciding with the trial of the final four RNC 8 defendants. The RNC 8 are Minneapolis activists who were charged with felony conspiracy for their role in organizing protests at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Events will begin with dinner and a brief update on the trial, followed by different content each week. Half of proceeds will go to the RNC 8 defense fund, and half will be donated to rotating political projects.
November 5: COINTELPRO 101
Screening of the new documentary “COINTELPROP 101” and Q&A w/ former political prisoners Claude Marks and Ricardo Jiménez.
proceeds benefit soon-to-be political prisoner Scott DeMuth's defense fund
November 12: No SB1070! No to anti-immigrant laws, from AZ to MN
Co-sponsored by MIRAc; slideshow and reflection on anti-SB1070 actions and organizing across the country with organizer Isaac Martín.
proceeds benefit MIRAc (Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee)
November 19: Minneapolis Autonomous Radical Space (MARS) - We Are Not Alone
Co-sponsored by MARS; Panel discussion on the history (and future) of Twin Cities radical spaces.
proceeds benefit MARS (Minneapolis Autonomous Radical Space)
December 3: TC Indymedia 2010 Resistance in Review
Co-sponsored by TC Indymedia; videos, slideshows and reflection on Midwest resistance in 2010
proceeds benefit resistance to mountain top removal in Appalachia
December 10: The Forest for the Trees/Shannon Murray
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Black Folk: Culture Defeats Holocaust
This class explores in depth the social and institutional struggles of African-Americans in the United States. Dealing the the problems and effects of racism, and the state of race relations today.
Thursdays 6-8PM
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