May
14
2010
KPFK is having a mini 3-day pledge drive on May 18-20 and we need your help answering phones! Call Jessie, our volunteer coordinator at 818-985-2711 x 513 or email volunteer@kpfk.org to sign up for shifts. Come and meet the Uprising crew in the morning! …
Apr
13
2010
Celebrating The Life Of Howard Zinn (1922-2010) – A Los Angeles Tribute will take place on Sunday, April 18th – 5:00 to 7:30 PM at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles 90010.
Hosted by Jim Lafferty & Theresa Bonpane, featuring Blase Bonpane (Keynote), KB Solomon (Music),
Sonali Kolhatkar, Ry Cooder (Music), Hector Aristizabal (Story Telling Ending), and more.
The event includes a screening of an edited version of “Howard Zinn: You Can’t …
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Mar
26
2010
Uprising host Sonali Kolhatkar is out sick on Thursday and Friday 03/25 and 03/26. She will be back live on the air on Monday. …
Mar
04
2010
Thousands of people across the US are going on strike today to defend public education. Find out about local events near you at www.defendeducation.org. Tune into Uprising on Friday March 5th for a report-back from the Pershing Square rally in Downtown LA. …
Nov
25
2009
Email us if you would like to add a local Southern California event to this list:
4th Annual Fair Trade and Conscious Gifts Holiday Bazaar featuring local and international fair trade and hand made items
WHEN: Saturday December 12th 2009, 11 am – 4 pm
WHERE: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd, LA (Geneva Room)
Contact: Tel: (626) 676-7884; info@afghanwomensmission.org
The Majestical Roof presents: A Holiday Gift Faire
“No Mass Manufactured Products”
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, December …
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Nov
18
2009
On Wednesday 11/18, Uprising will feature an interview with Philippe Diaz, director of The End of Poverty?
If you would like a free pair of passes to see The End of Poverty at Laemmle’s Monica 4-Plex (1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica) on:
Wednesday, November 25 at 7:00PM OR
Friday November 27 at 7:00PM,
click here to RSVP – your tickets will be at will-call.
Only 20 pairs of tickets available for each screening.
Director Philippe …
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Nov
09
2009
Join Norman Solomon, Dahr Jamail, Dr. Nadir Atash, and Jodie Evans for a Report Back From Afghanistan
Monday, November 9th 2009 7 PM
Santa Monica Unitarian Church
1260 18th Street, Santa Monica 90404
Free parking at 1311 16th Street parking structure:
Tell the attendant you are going to the Church.
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Sep
23
2009
The Most Dangerous Man in America – Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers is premiering Wednesday September 23rd at 6:30 pm at the Laemmle Monica 4-Plex Theater, 1332 2nd St. in Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Ellsberg and the filmmakers will be present for Q&A.
Tickets at the door at $40 a piece.
BUT, KPFK listeners can attend at the “activist rate” of $40 for 3 tickets. …
Sep
04
2009
Because of Pacifica’s financial problems, Free Speech Radio News needs to raise $66,000 to cover payroll and reporters for the next 6 weeks, or it is likely to have to go off the air. Find out more at www.fsrn.org. …
Aug
19
2009
Uprising is looking for volunteer interns – no experience necessary – 1 day a week from 9 am to 2 pm with a commitment of at least 2 months. Email mail@uprisingradio.org for more info …