April, 2009

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Weekend Distractions XXII

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

THURSDAY
11:00am- Free Chipotle Burritos @ Chipotle
5:30pm- Eve Pell Memoir Reading @ Emerson (info)
6:00pm- Pride Alliance Presents: Paula Gilovich @ JKB (info)
9:00pm- Final Lively Lucy’s Concert @ Fastalff’s (fbook)
10:30pm- Accents Spring Jam @ Filene (fbook)

FRIDAY
4:00pm- Women’s Lacrosse vs. William Smith @ Wachenheim Field
7:00pm- Here and Now Theatre Company Production @ JKB (info)
7:00pm- Skidmore Small Jazz Ensembles @ Filene
8:00pm- Spring Dance Concert @ Dance Theater
8:00pm- SEC Presents: Talib Kweli w/ Francis and the Lights @ Gym (fbook)
11:00pm- Raices Presents: Exit 15 @ Falstaff’s (fbook)

SATURDAY
1:00pm- Men’s Lacrosse vs. Clarkson @ Wachenheim Field
1:00pm- Fun Day 2009 @ South Park Green (fbook)
2:00pm- Spring Dance Concert @ Dance Theater
6:00pm- Saratoga Mardi Gras @ Downtown (fbook)
8:00pm- Spring Dance Concert @ Dance Theater
8:15- Skidmore College Orchestra with Hawthorne Quartet @ Filene
10:30pm- Dynamics Road to Redemption @ Filene (fbook)

SUNDAY
All Day- Newman Club Door to Door Canned Food Drive @ Scrib and NW
6:00pm- ACA Dinner @ D-Hall 2nd Floor
8:00pm- Skidmore Guitar Ensembles @ Filene

Something missing? Let us know in the comments.

Student Film Makes Rooftop Comedy Short List

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Resident funny man Willy Appelman’s short film Genevieve made it to the Rooftop Comedy list of the top 48 college short films. Rooftop Comedy is kind of like the March Madness of college comedy but instead of “dunkin’ buckets” people tell jokes and then other less funny people vote on them. Today is your last chance to vote for Willy’s film and help him advance to the next round.

And yes, you do have to register to vote, but judging by the fact that you are visiting this website you will probably welcome the distraction.

Everyone Benefits From Burrito Battle Promotions

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Today Moe’s Burritos is giving out free burritos to “celebrate their millionth sale”. Tomorrow starting at 11am the new Chipotle (next to 5 Guys) is giving out free burritos to celebrate its grand opening.  If you enjoy Mexican food, free things or waiting in lines I suggest you attend both of these events.

Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Our local Ben & Jerry’s will be scooping free cones all day as part of the annual giveaway. Just because the weather isn’t exactly screaming ice cream doesn’t mean you shouldn’t indulge, free things taste delicious and Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, is a graduate of the now defunct University Without Walls program so you should have one in its honor.

Ben & Jerry’s is located downtown on the corner of Putnam and Phila. (fbook)

Members of RNC8 To Talk

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

At the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis, eight young protesters were arrested on the charges of terrorism. Two of the protesters, Max Specktor and Garret Fitzgerald will be speaking about their experiences thanks to the Skidmore Democrats and United Students Against Sweatshops. The talk begin at 8pm Wednesday night in Gannett.

The RNC 8 are eight activists with the RNC Welcoming Committee arrested and charged under Minnesota terrorism law with “Conspiracy to riot in furtherance of terrorism.”

On August 30, 2008, two days before the Republican National Convention was held, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department raided three homes and arrested five activists, Monica Bicking, Garrett Fitzgerald, Erik Oseland, Nathanael Secor, and Eryn Trimmer. Later that day, Luce Guillen-Givins was arrested leaving a public meeting at a park. The remaining two activists, Rob Czernik and Max Specktor, were arrested on September 1, the first day of the protests surrounding the RNC convention.

The eight activists face charges of conspiracy to riot in the second degree in furtherance of terrorism, a felony under Minnesota law, and with the 50% terrorism enhancement face a maximum sentence of 7 1/2 years in prison if convicted.

Police allege the eight planned to kidnap RNC delegates, assault officers and raid the Xcel Energy Center[1] but in the course of their searches uncovered no evidence to support such claims. <Wikipedia.com>

(fbook)
RNC8.org

Saratogian Covers 4/20 Celebration, Uses Phrase “Toke Up” Seriously

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Yesterday’s festivities did not go unnoticed by local newspaper The Saratogain which published pictures and an article chronicling (get it?) yesterday’s events on South Park Green. The article, accompanied by a picture of the crowd and a close of up the “homemade contraption made up of two triple-filtration water-pipes, named Octavius S. Octopus II,” questions the college for allowing such public disregard for the law.  The article seemed surprised that the peaceful event went uninterrupted.

Campus police, city police and the college administration were all aware of the event. None made any attempt to break it up.

The article also clears up the any fleeting ambiguities as to whether or not the college acknowledges the celebrations. Both Dennis Conway, Director of Campus Safety, and Lt. Greg Veitch, Head of the Investigations Unit at the Saratoga Springs Police Department explained that they were aware of the day’s significance but explained that aside from extra patrols there wasn’t much they would do.

“It’s very difficult for an officer in full uniform to walk across a field and catch someone smoking marijuana,” Veitch said, adding that the department doesn’t have the resources for undercover officers that could alternatively be used in this type of situation.

The pictures accompanying the article are harmless but it bothers me that the Saratogian felt it necessary to dispatch a reporter and photographer to a smoky field while so many other events go uncovered.

While the article is amusing for its naïve surprise the true gem here are the comments which I suggest you read aloud.

Read the full article HERE

Raices: Exit 15 – A White Affair

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Frank Cabrara ’11 writes to us on behalf of Raices, and a Kweli after party:

The time has finally come! Raices presents: Exit 15 – A White Affair. It’s Raices’ end of the year bash that has proven to be a lot of fun year after year. This year’s theme is an all white, semi-formal party, so make sure to look at your best. If you do not have white, no worries! Come stop by Falstaffs on Friday April 24th from 11 PM to 3AM and enjoy the last party of the semester! The party is conveniently after Talib Kweli, so brace yourself for the best night ever!

Friday April 24th from 11pm @ Falstaff’s

SGA Speech Night 7pm

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Tomorrow night at 7pm in Emerson candidates running for 2009-2010 SGA positions will be making speeches and kissing babies. While I am sure most of you will be attending because of deep rooted feelings of democratic responsibility and community involvement those of you who find yourselves with a particular “insatiable hunger” you will be excited to know there will free food that only tastes good when you’re fucked up Esperanto’s.

SEC Presents: Talib Kweli with Francis and the Lights

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Rumor has it that Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek will be supported by a full band during Friday night’s SEC big show at the Sports and Recreation Center. Talib and Hi-Tek will be performing together under the name Reflection Eternal. Opening for Talib is Francis and the Lights, an exciting Brooklyn based music collective fronted by Francis Starlight.

Instead of waiting to see what the funny re-entry symbol written on the back of peoples’ hands will be, buy a ticket available all week in Case. Tickets will also be available, with no price increase, at the door. Students can look to spend 5 bucks while the general public forks out 20.  Doors at 8pm. (fbook)

Grateful Dead and Philosophy Lecture

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

In a comically perfect compliment to tomorrow’s festivities Jessica Wahman ’90 will be giving a lecture titled “Eyes of the World”: The Grateful Dead and Philosophy. The lecture begins at 5:30pm in Davis.

“Wahman, associate professor of Philosophy at Dickinson College, will examine the Grateful Dead worldview that embraces a paradoxical relationship between fatalism and freedom. In the song “Eyes of the World” an awakened spirit is liberated to wander imaginatively, while tethered to its physical host as part of the inevitable life-and-death cycle of the natural world. Such a naturalistic sense of spirituality is expressed in the writings of American philosopher George Santayana. This presentation will draw on Santayana’s work so as to articulate the naturalism that draws the Deadhead community together.” <via>