THURSDAY, JANUARY 10

7 PM. Eat the State! January Business Meeting. Volunteers gather to gossip, talk about the state of the world, ETS! content, fundraising, and, well, business. All are welcome. Please join us! 3rd floor, Univ. Baptist Church, 4554 12th Ave NE in the U-District, Seattle. Info: editorial@eatthestate.org or 206-719-6947.

7 PM. Film: Ghosts of Abu Ghraib. This film is a groundbreaking examination of the psychological and political context in which torture and humiliation occurred at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave NE, Seattle. Info: 206-525-8400 or http://www.uuchurch.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11

ACLU is calling on people of conscience to wear orange to demand the closing of the prison at Guantánamo Bay. Make a contribution to the ACLU today and get a "Close Guantánamo" armband. On January 11, 2002 the first prisoners from Afghanistan arrived at the prison at Guantánamo Bay. In the six years since, the prison has been a mark of shame for our country.

7-9:30 PM. Film: "Conviction." Presentation includes Jackie Hudson, local anti-nuke activist featured in the film. Free and open to the public, donations kindly accepted. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl, Seattle. Info: http://www.meaningfulmovies.org

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

11 AM and 1:30 PM. Thomas Mapfumo, the legendary 'Lion of Zimbabwe.' Mapfumo plays an infectious blend of African jazz, R&B, rock, reggae, with a touch of gospel. Free for kids 12 and under with accompanying adult, $5 for adults. Tickets required for children and adults available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. Town Hall Seattle, 8th & Seneca, Seattle. Info: http://www.townhallseattle.org or http://www.seattleinternational.org

7 PM. Film: "Arid Lands." Arid Lands is a documentary about the land and people of the Columbia Basin in southeastern Washington state. Sixty years ago, the Hanford nuclear site produced plutonium for the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, and today the area is the focus of the largest environmental cleanup in history. Arid Lands is a moving and complex essay on a unique landscape of the American West. Admission is free, cash donations are kindly accepted. Queen Anne Manor, 100 Crockett St, (Queen Anne behind Safeway), Seattle. Info: http://www.queenannemovieguild.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15

7:30 PM. Speaker Randall Kennedy presents his new book, "Sellout." Harvard Law School professor Randall Kennedy explores problems of loyalty and disloyalty among African-Americans in his new book. Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Barack Obama, and others have all been stigmatized in certain quarters as "sellouts." Kennedy outlines the history of the idea of racial betrayal among blacks and who "owns" black culture. Tickets are $5 at the door only. Town Hall Seattle, 8th Avenue at Seneca, Seattle. Info: http://www.townhallseattle.org

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16

6:30 PM. Inspirational speaker and author Azim Khamisa, will speak on "The Journey of Forgiveness: Destination Peace." The event includes a Native American invocation, a welcome by City of Lynnwood Mayor Don Gough, a performance by Edmonds School District music students, and light refreshments. Khamisa, an investment banker, entered the national spotlight when his son, Tariq, was murdered in gang-related violence. He forgave his son's killer and joined the man's grandfather to create the Tariq Khamisa Foundation on the power of forgiveness. Khamisa will sign his books including From Forgiveness to Fulfillment at the event. Lynnwood Convention Center. Info: 425-640-1538 or http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/MLK

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

7 PM. The Langston Hughes African American Film Festival presents the film "Black Israel." This film is a vibrant portrait of pluralistic 21st-century Jewish identities across the globe. It documents Africans and African-Americans who live in Israel and practice Judaism there. $5 at the door (suggested donation). Cal Anderson Park Shelter House, 1635 11th Ave, Seattle. Info: 206-326-1088 or filmfestinfo@langstonarts.org or http://www.langstonblackfilmfest.org

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18

7-9:30 PM. Film: "Broken Rainbow." Broken Rainbow is a moving plea on behalf of several thousand Navajos who are resisting relocation from their homes in Arizona. The film examines the history leading to the passage of the law forcing the relocation of 10,000 Navajo from Hopi land. Free and open to the public, donations kindly accepted. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl, Seattle. Info: http://www.meaningfulmovies.org

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

INDAYog: The Rhythm of the Movement. The Second Annual All Women's Hip Hop Show! Building on the work of womyn who came before us, we strived to create a safe space for womyn to address vital issues such as global economics, patriarchy in hiphop, the political climate in the Philippines, racial and sexual identity, and our internal struggles. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, Delridge Way, West Seattle. Tickets can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets. Info: pinayinfo@gmail.com

8-10 PM. Guided low tide Beach Walk after Dark. Explore a very unique environment under the stars. Also, please bring a heavy duty flashlights, waterproof rubber boots, layers of very warm clothing, and a travel mug for hot chocolate. A professional guide will be available to identify and find those great tide pools creatures! Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Constellation Park in West Seattle; registration $12. Please register in advance at https://nwetc.websitesource.net/reg_bio-303_1-08/registration.htm

MONDAY, JANUARY 21

Holiday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who worked for racial equality, economic justice, and peace.

9:30 AM Workshops; 11 AM Rally; 12 PM March. Martin Luther King Celebration. The theme for 2008 is "Let Freedom Ring: End Racism, Poverty and War." Starts and ends at Franklin High School, 3013 Mt Baker Blvd, Seattle. Info: 206-296-0321 or http://www.MLKseattle.org

2:20 PM. Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a staged reading of the powerful landmark speech, "Our God is Marching On." Triumphantly spoken on the steps of the Montgomery, Alabama state capitol building (called the "cradle of the confederacy") on March 25, 1965, the speech came after the march from Selma which began on March 21. This reading is part of the Seattle Center's Annual MLK People's Celebration, free and open to the public. The Seattle Center, Center House.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22

6 PM VIP Reception; 7-9 PM Main Event. 17th Annual Chocolate for Choice: a Roe v. Wade 35th Anniversary Celebration! Feast on chocolate from top Seattle-area restaurants, mix and mingle with our VIP judges, and protect the right to choose for years to come! Tickets: $35 to $140. First Base Terrace Club at Safeco Field, Seattle. Info: 206-624-1990 or http://www.prochoicewashington.org/events/choco4choice.shtml

7:30 PM. Rafe Esquith: "Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire". In an inner-city LA neighborhood plagued by guns, gangs, and drugs, there is a classroom where first generation immigrant students play Vivaldi, perform unabridged Shakespeare, and score in the top one percent on national standardized tests. Their fifth grade teacher, Rafe Esquith, is the only teacher to be awarded the president's National Medal of the Arts. His new book, Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, is a roadmap for convincing students to fully and energetically embrace learning. Equith talks about his techniques and is joined by eight of his student who perform Shakespeare and rock 'n roll. Presented by University Book Store. Tickets are free with the purchase of Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire from UBS, otherwise tickets are $5. Town Hall Seattle, downstairs, 8th & Seneca, Seattle. Info: http://www.townhallseattle.org

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23

7:30 PM. Science Lecture: Peter Freund "Passion For Discovery". Peter Freund is Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago and has made important contributions to theoretical physics. His new book, A Passion for Discovery, tells the human stories of physicists and mathematicians, focusing particularly on the impact of historic events on their behavior. Tickets are $5 at the door only. Town Hall Seattle, downstairs, 8th & Seneca, Seattle. Info: http://www.townhallseattle.org

For an excellent and much longer compilation of upcoming progressive events in Seattle, check out Jean Buskin’s Peace Calendar: http://www.scn.org/activism/calendar/ or e-mail her at bb369@scn.org. Also, check out http://www.seattleactivism.org.

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