The Civic Media Center is bringing Michael Parenti to Gainesville. He is an award-winning author, lecturer and one of the nation’s leading progressive political analysts. His highly informative and entertaining books and talks have reached audiences throughout North America and abroad. The CMC is proud to bring this important speaker to Gainesville for one night only!

First, on the schedule for the evening, there will be a fundraising dinner in honor of Parenti.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 21 @ 5 PM
WHERE: The Matheson Museum, 513 E. University Ave.
ADMISSION: $15-20, these can be purchased at the Civic Media Center, 1021 W. University Ave.

Second on the schedule, he will give a talk on “Systemic Censorship: The Structural Forms of Thought Prevention” THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Afterwards there will be an area for booksignings by Parenti.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 21 @ 8 PM
WHERE: The Philips Center of the Performing Arts
ADMISSION: FREE!

Call us at 352-373-0010 for more info.

Be a part of the poker explosion to benefit the CMC. The game that has everyone buzzing is Texas Hold’em. Before you race down to the casino and sign up for a high stakes tournament, support the Civic Media Center and go “ALL IN” for alternative press. Winners will receive prizes from local eateries. Texas Hold’em is simple to learn and lots of fun to play. This game involves no gambling as participants may not win/lose any cash amount.

Donate $5.00 or more to play.
Benefits the Civic Media Center

Members of the Civic Media Center: the CMC needs your input. As you may know, the CMC is run by a Board of Directors that currently has seven seats. The Board is responsible for ensuring organizational continuity, setting and overseeing policy, ensuring fiscal accountability, managing staff, and raising funds. The Board of Directors has a lot of responsibility and decision-making power for the Civic Media Center. Until recently, the seven members who held Board seats were divided into two groups: three professors (Chris Zurheide–UF, Manny Martinez–SFCC, and Chair Fereshteh Ebrahimi–UF), and four founding members (Joe Courter, Charles Willett, Harriet Ludwig, and lawyer Paula Stahmer). Harriet Ludwig has since resigned, leaving room for the election of past volunteer turned coordinator Joe Richard.

Joe brings a fresh vision to the Board but also has CMC experience. We want to continue this trend of broadening our vision and invite other individuals within the community to join the Board of Directors. Possible Board member candidates may include CMC volunteers, representatives of the fast-moving CMC Radio Project, professors with expertise in social issues, or leaders from community groups who are underrepresented at the CMC. In no hurry for any current Directors to resign, we must increase the Board from seven seats, to nine seats. This requires a change in by-laws and a vote from our membership.

Mailings have already gone out to members with information on this issue. Only current members whose dues are up-to-date may vote. For more information on this matter, including how to receive a ballot, update membership, or learn more, please give us a call at the CMC: 352 373 0010. Final ballots will be counted on February 15, 2007. Board meetings, held once a month, are also open to the public. We encourage members to attend. Our next meeting is Monday, February 5th, 5 PM at the Civic Media Center. We look forward to your input and appreciate your support.

The Civic Media Center has hired a new Co-Coordinator. Sylvia Arnold will be filling the position previously held by Joe Richard. Sylvia is a sophomore at Santa Fe Community College. She is studying art history and plans to attend the University of Florida during the 2008 spring semester.

Sylvia became involved with the CMC through the knitting circle held Monday evenings. She immediately wanted to volunteer to learn more about social issues and to help inform others. She hopes to inform more groups within the Gainesville community about alternative viewpoints and the Civic Media Center.

After nearly two years as Co-Coordinator of the Civic Media Center, Joe Richard will be moving on to other activism work. His tenure at the CMC was marked by his youthful energy, idealism and dedication to the cause of independent media, as well as a broad vision for the growth of the CMC. We will be sad to see him go, but wish him the best.

The position of Co-Coordinator of the CMC being vacant, we are now accepting resumes from interested individuals. The job of Co-Coordinator is a paid, part time position for folks who can agree to a long term commitment to the CMC. You can email resumes to , or simply mail them to the CMC. The deadline for applications is November 8th. Don’t wait!

The CMC is committed to Equal Opportunity principles and hiring practices.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FOR
CMC CO-COORDINATOR POSITION (PDF)

WGOT-LP (94.7FM) has found its new transmitter location! At this point, we hope to be up and running by the end of the year with the signal originating from the GRU tower nea NW 39th Avenue and I-75. We’ve had many generous donations thus far but we need an extra monetary push. Checks can be made out to WGOT and sent to the Civic Media Center (1021 W. University Ave). If you are interested in participating in WGOT in a hands-on capacity, feel free to attend one of our meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month at the CMC at 6pm. We’ve had great music and talk program ideas thus far but are always open to yours. Our programs promise to be engaging grassroots affairs, and, with the exception of Amy Goodman’s “Democracy Now!,” completely local in origin. For more information, contact Barry Sawicki (bswcki@yahoo.com) or Fred Sowder (phredkid@yahoo.com).

How is it that Americans have gotten so interested in dynasties lately? There are the obvious oneâ??s Bush II, the Osbornes, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. Then there are the unusual, not so obvious ones like FCC chairman Michael Powell son of Colin Powell.
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Enjoy a night of eclectic, political folk music with Florida’s #1 rabble rousing, environment defending, heritage remembering folk singer-songwriter Bobby Hicks. Also performing will be Lars Din and friends. This event will be a warm evening of original music and community spirit.

When: Saturday, August 26 @ 8:00PM
Where: First Street Music Hall, 619 NE 1st Street
Tickets: $10.00 in advance, and $12.00 at the door. Available at Hyde N Zeke Records, Omni Books, Wild Iris Books, and the Civic Media Center.

For more information, visit: www.gainesvillebands.com or www.civicmediacenter.org

Over 150 people attended the one-man act, “Marx in Soho” at the Historic Matheson Museum Friday night. The play, starring Bob Weick as Karl Marx, brought laughs, applause, and tears from audience members, who shared intimate space with the actor for a little over an hour. The one act consisted of Weick, a table, three chairs and a glass, as Weick moved along the stage, spouting lines from the Manifesto, Kapital, and other Marxist papers, all culminating in the dramatic howl, “Workers of the world, unite!” The actor also shared facts about the philosopher’s life, reflecting on his family, friendships, and rivalries. Overall, the show was a great success, proving that even during the summer, the Gainesville community is eager for timely, alternative art and information. The Civic Media Center thanks all those who came out.

Tickets are now available for the play “Marx in Soho” by famed historian Howard Zinn. The one-man play will show one night only and is an experience not to be missed.

When: Friday, July 21 @ 8 PM
Where: The Matheson Museum
513 E University Ave.
Tickets: $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

Advanced tickets can be purchased at Omni Books, Wild Iris Books, Hyde N’ Zeek Records, and the Civic Media Center. Folks can also reserve tickets by calling the CMC at 373-0010.