Saturday 2/10
In partnership with El Centro de La Raza, Town Hall celebrates the Mexican American experience through music, dance, and song. Artists include Los Texmaniacs, the five member ensemble Son Jarocho, and Seattle’s folk dance ensemble Bailadores de Bronce. A dance floor will be open for guests to kick up their heels. Tickets $25. 8 p.m., Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave.
Sunday 2/11
When nine-year-old Rosita becomes pregnant as a result of rape, her illiterate coffee-picking parents fear for their daughter’s mental and physical health and seek a “therapeutic” abortion. The procedure is illegal in Nicaragua, and the government attempts to remove the young girl from her parents’ care. The documentary Rosita captures the drama with interviews, news footage, and the child’s own words and drawings. 4 p.m., Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave.
Street performer Ed Mast and human rights activist Linda Bevis are founding members of the Palestine Information Project, which strives for active dialogue and a nonviolent end to the Israeli occupation. Ed and Linda conduct their lesson “Palestine for Beginners: History, Context, and Understanding,” and will be joined by Amin Odeh, who grew up in a refugee camp inside Bethlehem. 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Jubilee Hall, 8900 35th Ave. NE. Info: www.palestineinformation.org.
Mirror State Company presents a Feed Your Mind Staged Reading of The Story by Tracey Scott Wilson. A white inner-city school teacher is murdered, and a young African American journalist cracks the story with a sensational scoop. Fact and fiction are blurred when the reporter’s credentials are questioned and racist politics at the newspaper affect the quest for truth. Suggested donation $5. Seattle University, Pigott Auditorium, 901 12th Ave.
Monday 2/12
Famous for his activism and fearless critiques of American politics, society, and business, Ralph Nader is surprisingly introspective in his memoir The Seventeen Traditions. He reflects on his serene Connecticut childhood with parents who had recently emigrated from Lebanon and his growth into a conscientious adult. 7 p.m., Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE.
Tuesday 2/13
Co-owner of Earthbound Farm, the world’s largest grower and purveyor of organic produce, Myra Goodman shares her tasty recipes from her cookbook Food to Live By. Her new casual-style of food preparation teaches how to use the healthiest ingredients. 7 p.m., University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE.
Wednesday 2/14
Conservation groups and citizen lobbyists join together to work for the passage of the Priorities for a Healthy Washington legislative package. Tasks involve saving the Puget Sound, eliminating toxic flame retardants, promoting clean air and fuels, and investing in parks and wildlife. Registration fee $15. 9 a.m., United Churches, 111 East 11th Ave.
Friday 2/16
The Meaningful Movies laud nonviolent resistance with a screening of A Force More Powerful: Gandhi’s Salt March. In 1930, Mohandas Gandhi joined Indians in protesting Britain’s salt monopoly, a movement that paved the way for their country’s independence. 7 p.m., Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Place.
Anthony Signorelli’s Call to Liberty is a blueprint for liberals and conservatives to come together and reclaim basic American principles. His specific proposals cover a Free and Fair Elections Amendment to the Constitution, a focused fight on al Qaeda, and renewed civic self-education. 7:30 p.m., Elliott Bay Book Company, 101 S. Main St.
Until Sunday 2/18
The Fourteenth Annual Seattle Human Rights Film Festival uses the art of cinema to bring awareness to problems facing the global community and opportunities for direct action. This year’s highlights include a full day dedicated to Amnesty International’s Stop Violence Against Women campaign as well as movies focusing on the crisis in Darfur, the death penalty, and immigration. Tickets $7 general, $5 students, seniors, disabled. Fri., Feb. 16 to Sun., Feb. 18, Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. Info: www.amnestyusa.org/filmfest.
Calendar compiled by Dena Burke. Have a suggestion for an event? Email it to [email protected].
For copy of actual issue, go to https://www.realchangenews.org/2007/02/07/feb-7-2007-entire-issue