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by **Sprocket** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:56 pm UTC

See you all at the HONK! Parade! I'll be near the big wooden spider!

by **MissingDividends** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:55 am UTC

I don't think I'll be able to make it, but on Thursday there's a Freezepop concert at Harpers Ferry (which is closing down at the end of the month). (details: http://www.freezepop.com/)

by **Sprocket** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:33 pm UTC

I have two tickets to W00t Stock and I'm unemployed. $100 for both. great seats SEC B, row 9, seats 5-6
October 31 at 7PM
http://w00tstock.net/

by **gmalivuk** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:43 pm UTC

Are tickets sold out? Because that's more expensive than they are otherwise...

by **hendusoone** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:57 pm UTC

After including all taxes and fees, the floor section tickets are $50.075 each when purchasing two and shipping via standard USPS mail, which is no longer an available option. Holding at Will Call would result in the same price, or using Print-At-Home would raise them to $51.325 each.

by **lanicita** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:04 pm UTC

So, it turns out that Boston is having its own version of the Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert Rally to Restore Sanity. It's this Saturday at noon, on the Boston Common. I want to go! Anyone else?

by **sophyturtle** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:06 pm UTC

Gah. I am going to the real one and now spending a day traveling seems way less like a good idea :/

Website · by **Sandry** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:53 pm UTC

MissingDividends wrote:I don't think I'll be able to make it, but on Thursday there's a Freezepop concert at Harpers Ferry (which is closing down at the end of the month). (details: http://www.freezepop.com/)

Wait wait wait - HARPER'S FERRY CLOSED?!

This is really, really sad. /:

by **MissingDividends** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:06 pm UTC

Sandry wrote:Wait wait wait - HARPER'S FERRY CLOSED?!

That's what I was told (and their website currently just has "THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR A WONDERFUL 40 YEARS!").

by **sophyturtle** » Tue Nov 09, 2010 4:52 pm UTC

There is a thing!

The ACLU wrote:To find out more about the FBI, its history, and its evolution since 9/11, plan to attend this forum presented by the ACLU of Massachusetts, the National Police Accountability Project, and the Massachusetts chapter of the National Lawyers Guild:

The FBI and the Murder of a Black Panther
From COINTELPRO to post 9/11 Repression

Thursday, November 18, 6:00-8:00pm
Northeastern University School of Law
Dockser Hall 250
65 Forsyth Street, Boston
This event is free and open to the public.

Looks like it could be very interesting.

by **charolastra** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:38 am UTC

Westboro Baptist Church is coming to protest all that is fun and good, or “remind these Jews that they bear the curse of their forefather’s murder of Christ. Further these college students of doomed america live for the devil himself, spending their energies on drunkeness, lust, sloth and greed rather than serving the Lord Almighty" at Brandeis University in Waltham on December 3rd. Supposedly they will be protesting from 8:30AM to 11ish?

As an alum of Brandeis, a current staff member, and one who prides herself on her drunkeness, lust, sloth and greed, I will be joining the counter protest. I am thinking about making giant angel wings a la the Laramie Project, turning my back to them, and singing in Hebrew. Perhaps also dancing the Hora and finding some people to make out with.

Anyone else want to join? It's a Friday and in Waltham but at least it's close to the commuter rail.

Evolving details at http://innermostparts.org/.

Website · by **Sandry** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:34 pm UTC

Erk. It would be excellent to be there and counter protest their awfulness, but I don't think I can realistically not be at work. /:

by **Izawwlgood** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:14 pm UTC

Oh hey, charolastra, I'm a Brandeis student and will be attending this.

I'm thinking of either handing our flowers and telling them I love them and understand that they're scared, OR, pointing out that I can see their wives ankles, and thus they should be stoned to death, as per holy text states. Cherry picking.

Anyone who comes to this protest can come to my apartment which is very nearby for pizza afterwards!

by **Isaac Hill** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:18 pm UTC

There's more info about people going on the News & Articles topic about these guys. Unfortunately, I can't go and will miss the making out, spanking and pizza.

by **charolastra** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:34 am UTC

For the record, they're also hitting Framingham High School (from 6:55-7:25AM and again from 6:30 - 7:30PM), The Islamic Center of Boston in Wayland from 7:50 - 8:20, and the Harvard Hillel (which probably means somewhere around Harvard Yard that isn't technically Harvard property) from 10:00 - 10:30AM before they leave Boston.

If anyone chooses to come as a counterprotester, human shield, or bystander to any of the above events, PLEASE to not make physical or verbal contact with the Westboro Baptist Church. They are all surprisingly good lawyers and they make their existence by suing the pants off of anyone who in any way assaults them. And they're particularly skilled at getting a rise out of you.

by **PAstrychef** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 1:59 am UTC

It would be way more cool to have these douchebags show up and have everyone ignore them. Walk on past, shrug and leave. As long as they get people to pay attention they get what they want. When they pulled this same stunt here in Evanston, IL near Rosh Hoshanah, they gave up after two stops because no-one would get into an interaction with them. The Hillel people just stood across the street and stared until they left. Maybe call the police because they're blocking a sidewalk?

by **Sprocket** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:50 pm UTC

my family in Western MA is having a christmas dinner on the 19th I want to go but I'd have to get myself there. Anyone headed that way?

by **PAstrychef** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:54 am UTC

I'm hoping to be in the area when Bakey and Sarah are in town. Would anyone have some spare floor I could use? A couch would be the height of luxury. I have my own sleeping bag and pillow! I also have a car, so if it would be useful I could drive up and ferry folks around some.

by **PictureSarah** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:05 pm UTC

Also, we will be in town from the night of the 18th to the morning of the 22nd. We would like to meet folks if possible? We have some family commitments and such, though, and our time is short...but we will try!

by **doogly** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:26 pm UTC

The Juventas New Music Ensemble is performing a piece composed by a friend of mine on the 18th at the Museum of the Modern Renaissance. It's the one right in Powder House Circle. If you are feeling social as soon as you arrive I think it would be most awesome.
http://olivercaplan.com/performances/
(They also have a show on the 17th on the dumb side of the river.)

by **PAstrychef** » Sat Dec 25, 2010 9:52 pm UTC

If anyone is going to Arisia or just wants to meet up for a meal over that weekend (Jan. 14-17) I will be there! I have bought my membership and everything.

Website · by **Sandry** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 1:46 am UTC

PAstrychef wrote:If anyone is going to Arisia or just wants top meet up for a meal over that weekend (Jan. 14-17) I will be there! I have bought my membership and everything.

I am for this. Also got my membership, will be there all weekend.

by **Sprocket** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:48 pm UTC

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004587B6BF7FA3
Aziz Ansari!

:-D

by **sje46** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:42 am UTC

Not to be overly negative, but Aziz really sucks. =/

by **gmalivuk** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:47 pm UTC

Not to be overly negative, but who the fuck asked you?

by **doogly** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:32 pm UTC

sje46 wrote:Not to be overly negative, but Aziz really sucks. =/

Off topic, leave our thread.

by **meridian** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:11 pm UTC

I am toying with the idea of going to Arisa, but will be wishy-washy and won't make a decision until the day of and buy tickets at the door. I know what the Sandry looks like and shall try to find her whilst there. Are there any actual plans for a meet up yet?

by **Izawwlgood** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:23 pm UTC

I just noticed that PAX is in Boston. Anyone have plans on going?

I've always wanted to. Anyone whose gone, was it fun/worthwhile?

by **Sprocket** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:49 pm UTC

I will be hitting Pax East. Also

http://web.mit.edu/mtg/www/

by **koopmans** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:11 pm UTC

Sprocket wrote:I will be hitting Pax East. Also

http://web.mit.edu/mtg/www/

I'll be at MTG too!

by **Sprocket** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:02 pm UTC

COME SEE ME BE A TOTAL WHORE!

JEKYLL AND HYDE
starts FRIDAY!
We have only six performaces!
January 28, 29 and February 3-5 at 8pm; January 30 matinee at 2pm.
Reserve Tickets HERE!

by **sophyturtle** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:01 pm UTC

Anyone interested in politics?

The next few months will provide some great organizing opportunities as we work together to help create jobs, reach out to small businesses, and protect our progress on health reform.

In order to be successful, we need to make sure we're all on the same page. That's why this Saturday, March 12th, OFA Massachusetts is holding a volunteer training in Cambridge -- and you're invited.

Staff and volunteers will be gathering to discuss effective grassroots organizing tactics, creating and running events, recruiting more volunteers, and other ways to stay involved throughout 2011.

What: OFA volunteer training

Where: The Democracy Center
45 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02139

When: Saturday, March 12th
1:00 pm

by **charolastra** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:34 am UTC

I wish I had the energy and it also wasn't this Saturday. But so much love for the Democracy Center and more people should get involved!

by **lanicita** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:53 pm UTC

That sounds fantastic, and I might go.

by **MissingDividends** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:21 pm UTC

Izawwlgood wrote:I just noticed that PAX is in Boston. Anyone have plans on going?

Sprocket wrote:I will be hitting Pax East.

I'll be there with a few friends. I imagine other forum members are going as well. Any interest in a meetup there?

by **TheGrammarBolshevik** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:25 am UTC

sophyturtle wrote:OFA thing

Man that's like right outside my door and I have like nothing to do this weekend. I might go!

MissingDividends wrote:PAX East

There's a thread in Gaming, which people might notice more readily than this area-specific one.

by **Sprocket** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:29 pm UTC

Anyone have a pax pass that isn't using it this evening?

by **Sprocket** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:05 pm UTC

Improv troop seeks webmaster...
Hey kids, now you can see when my troop is having shows.

by **TheGrammarBolshevik** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:41 am UTC

Come see me sing!

The Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum Presents:

G.F. Handel
Israel In Egypt
Andrew Clark, Conductor
Featuring the orchestra of the Handel and Haydn Society

Sanders Theatre (at Harvard)
April 1, 8pm

Tickets, directions, etc. here!

spamspamspamspam

Edit: birdgrater

by **Sprocket** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:54 pm UTC

I have a improv show tomorrow 4/1 at 7:00 at Improv Boston!

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