I had looked at a lot of Madhu Kishwar's work in grad school. She really is a pioneer in this field. I recommend checking out one of her talks if you have a chance!

Quoted: As India hurtles towards unparalleled economic growth and projects itself as the shining example of modernity and tradition, the ugly face of domestic violence and dowry-related suicides continues to haunt the country's conscience. You are invited to a presentation on these issues by India's leading activist, writer and publisher, Madhu Kishwar.

Oooh, The Long Blondes are playing Neumos on May 28th!

Quoted: neumos || seattle, washington || live music on capitol hill

Friday show is sold out, Thursday night is almost... If you want tix, buy now!

Quoted: In this two night engagement, Harvey Danger will perform their entire catalogue start to finish. For tonight's show, they'll play “Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone?” and a b-sides/cover set. Tomorrow night will feature “King James Version” and “Little By Little.”

I want to see this while it's on tour in Seattle! Hope it's not sold out... Mo, I'm looking in your general direction as the only other Jerseyan I know in Seattle...

Quoted: "Too good to be true!" raves the New York Post for Jersey Boys, the new Tony Award-winning musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi.

I REALLY wish I was still in school right now so I could see Muhammad Yunus speak today. I'd be curious to hear his take on this year's Nobel Peace Prize. If any of you are attending, get there early! It's not a huge room so I'm sure it'll fill up quickly.

Quoted: Please join us for a lecture followed by a Q&A with the “Banker to the Poor” and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Muhammad Yunus (130 Kane Hall, University of Washington, October 16 at 11:30 am)

It's pumpkin beer time! I don't think I need to explain how I feel about pumpkin-flavored things.

Quoted: Brewed with 150 lbs. of pumpkin in each batch. Made with Pale, Munich and Crystal malts green and roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin in the mash, boil and fermenter. Bittered with Horizon hops. Spiced in conditioning with nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, ginger and allspice.

This is a book I've been meaning to read - had no idea the Seattle Public Library was doing a project with the author. I won't have time to read the book before the events, but I'd definitely like to see him speak.

Quoted: The Seattle Public Library's 2007 September Project will feature mountain climber turned humanitarian, Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time."

Woohoo, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings are playing Neumos in December! Anyone want to come? This is a show that won't disappoint. She's got soul like James Brown or Big Mama Thornton and her back-up band plays with Amy Winehouse. She's got so much energy - saw her at an outdoor show in NY when it was 100 degrees and she was still amazing.

Quoted: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings at Neumos on December 8, 2007.

This sounds great! Can't wait to check it out... I'm definitely getting my picture taken with the Great Pumpkin.

Quoted: For two nights only (Oct. 19th & 20th), pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, carved with traditional faces and unique designs, are lighted and displayed along our historic Nature Trail.