BiG TeA PaRtY Sustainable Living

Leeway presents an exhibition in conjunction with Philadelphia Open Studio Tours 2011

and BIG TEA PARTY ARTIST TALK with ELIZABETH FIEND

ARTIST TALK: Wed. Nov. 9th, 6-8pm: Elizabeth Fiend, Anula Shetty, and Michelle Myers –FREE

AT: Leeway Foundation, 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 832, Philly

ELIZABETH FIEND: GONZO HEALTH and ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST
Elizabeth is an educator, filmmaker, author, musician and artist. She currently specializes in film making, writing and motivational speaking and aspires to be an agent of social change who uses artistic expression combined with extensive research and reliable information to improve the health of individuals, the community and the planet. Elizabeth conceives, writes, produces and hosts how-to videos that encourage people to use their own imagination, skill and energy to advance not only their lives but the community around them and ultimately the planet. Elizabeth’s goal is to promote a sustainable living trinity – good health, environmentalism and community activism, a practical, rewarding lifestyle where ones actions won’t have a negative effect on future generations.
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COME MEET and  TALK with this  INTERESTING WOMAN!

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The Leeway Foundation supports women and transgender artists who create social change. Our fall exhibit, Tongue-in-Cheek, features works by ten artists—the majority of whom are previous recipients of Leeway grant and award programs—exploring playful, whimsical images and concepts through diverse mediums such as painting, photography, screenprinting, puppetry and video.

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Enjoy Some Photos From the Miss Rockaway Armada Bike Parade!

Posted by: Elizabeth Fiend

Elizabeth Fiend: Eat More Vegetables; Tax the Rich; Feed the Poor

Hey Philly People:

!!!Second parade Sat., Sept. 10 thru Fishtown!!!

I’m getting together a group to join in the Ms Rockaway Armada Parade.
A rare NIGHTTIME parade in Philly!
INVITE ANYONE, HAVE SOME FUN.

Saturday, September 3 · 5:00pm – 11:00pm

Parade Starts: 313 Broad St (near Spruce) an empty lot next to U of Arts.

Finishes at: Clark Park, 43rd and Baltimore Avenue, West Philly.

Posted by: Elizabeth Fiend

If you don’t want to be IN the parade, come watch! Map of route at end of post.

The Deal: Decorate your bike and your-self in any ole way, free-form, up to you.
Our theme (required – two things: lights and a lighted paper lantern): your bike and your-self must be lighted – battery LED’s, fairy-lights, el-wire, glow sticks, fiber optics AND must include a lighted paper lantern. Need help decorating? Comment below and we’ll answer.

From the parade organizers: The basic premise is that the entire parade is bike mounted, participants and all, as it rolls from Broad and Spruce at 5 pm; after a puppet making fair hosted by Spiral Q. Along the way, the parade participants will encounter various surprises like large puppet monsters, marching bands, dancers and short performance from the sidewalks. Think of it as a parade in reverse, or a tour of a magical Philadelphia from an alternate dimension. We also want to make the mounted parade group festive as well, so your group could really help make that happen. The parade ends with performances in Clark Park about 1 to 1.5 hours later.

!!!Optional second parade Sat., Sept. 10 thru Fishtown!!!

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Event: To coincide with Poetry Month and First Friday in Old City Philadelphia
BiG TeA PaRtY Sound Artist Allen Fiend on Poetry

April Fools Viewing Party at PhillyCAM hosted by DJ K-Tell
April 1, 5:30-8:30, FREE (no joke)
PhillyCAM Studio at the Painted Bride, 232 Vine Street, Philadelphia

at 6:50 Poetry with BiG TeA PaRtY sound designer Allen Fiend,

video clips from BiG TeA PaRtY “Unconventional Coverage” and “Chew on This”

plus BiG TeA PaRtY host Elizabeth Fiend’s Favorite Vegetable Quiz “What’s Yours?”

An evening showcasing live performance, poetry & fun.

IN PERSON: To coincide with Poetry Month and First Friday in Old City, PhillyCAM presents a special program of April Folly on Friday April 1st from 5:30 pm – 8:30pm.

ON TV: Philadelphia Community Access Media cablecasts on Comcast 66/966 and Verizon FIOS 29/30.

Watch the show on TV or get out and about and see it live and meet producers in person at the PhillyCAM studio 232 Vine Street. Highlights include selections from PhillyCAM’s recurring series Miles of Music, Dumpsta Players Presents, Big Tea Party, and Dance Connection plus the latest video about PhillyCAM’s current art exhibition with Theodore Harris.

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BiG TeA PaRtY Sustainable Living’s “It’s Elemental”

First Friday at PhillyCam — Oct. 1; 5:30-7:30

Watch In Person: PhillyCAM studio 232 Vine Street, Painted Bride Arts Center

or On TV: Philadelphia Community Access Media cablecasts on Comcast 66/966 and Verizon FIOS 29/30.

PhillyCAM First Friday October Viewing Party : An evening showcasing Sustainability  hosted by social commentator Desire Grover, producer of GhettoPrint and Community Organizer for the Energy Justice Network.

LEARN HOW TO LIVE A MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY or GREEN LIFE

GRAPHICS BY: VaLerie K

BiG TeA PaRtY Sustainable Living’s “It’s Elemental”

This video introduces you to concepts that lead to living a more environmentally friendly or ‘green’ life. This video is full of information about specific environmental problems as well as easy ways you can combat issues like air pollution, impurity of our water supply and mass production of food grown with pesticides and lacking in taste and nutrition. This video promotes the idea that there are a lot of simple things each individual can do every day to reduce his or her impact on the planet. The video uses humor, quick editing, music and stimulating visuals all designed to engage teenagers as well as their families. (more…)

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EVENT: BiG TeA PaRtY video at PhillyCAM First Friday

An evening showcasing community, arts and culture programming  presented by the producers.

Sept. 3rd 5:30pm – 7:30pm,  232 Vine St., Painted Bride Arts Center, Philadelphia

To coincide with First Friday in Old City and the opening of the Fringe Festival performance “All Victorious Ocean” at the Painted Bride Arts Center, PhillyCAM presents a special two hour program of Community, Arts and Culture.

Featuring BiG TeA PaRtY’s

“SK8 B-Lo I-95″

Is skateboarding a crime?

It shouldn’t be, but many local governments want to make it one. Was it a blessing or a curse for Philadelphians that the marble ledges, steps and layout of LOVE PARK was the perfect environment for skating ? Was the remotely located FDR Park skate park the solution?
BiG TeA PaRtY traces the history of the skateboard ban in internationally renown Love Park and the rise of FDR Skate Park, a park built by and for the skaters. Shot on location in Love Park and FDR Skate Park – featuring interviews with skaters and action footage.

Watch the show on TV, on Comcast 66/966 and Verizon FIOS 29/30, or get out and about and see it live and meet the producers in person at the PhillyCAM studio 232 Vine Street.

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 EVENT:

R2K+10: 10th Anniversary of the Philly RNC Protests & Legal Resistance
PARTY, ART, VIDEO, MUSIC, FRIENDS!
TWO NIGHTS!

Saturday night features: BiG TeA PaRtY Sustainable Living video
Unconventional Coverage: The Message and the Means.

This hour long video commentary filmed during the protests at the Republican National Convention was subpoenaed by the police and received the
Best Documentary Award at the Philadelphia Festival of Independents.

Sneak preview video clip, click here!

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Friday July 30, 6pm at LAVA, 4134 Lancaster Ave. Free!

R2K Art Exhibit & Reception
Food/Drinks and Exhibit — Check out news clippings, photos, posters, flyers, artifacts, sound stations and video from the summer of 2000. R2K Legal will be on site with legal files for those arrested to reclaim.

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Open Mic, Movie and Party
Saturday July 31, 6pm onward at the Puppet Warehouse, 4100 Haverford. Free!

6pm: Sharing stories from 2000 through an open mic hosted by Elizabeth Fiend // Screening of BiG TeA PaRtY’s documentary on R2K “Unconventional Coverage: The Message and the Means” // art and artifacts from the previous day’s exhibit // Food & Drinks //

9pm: Dance Party! Featuring R2K Legal veteran DJ Halfbreed.

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This July 2010 marks 10 years since Philadelphia was the site of the 2000 Republican National Convention. The week of August 1, 2000, thousands of activists took to the streets of Center City Philadelphia for direct action against police brutality and the prison industrial complex. We were riding an exciting wave of mass direct actions against global capitalism following the previous November’s actions which shut down the meetings of the World Trade Organization in Seattle and large scale street actions against the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in DC. This summer, let’s celebrate our fighting spirit 10 years ago, and let’s celebrate our resilience in surviving R2K!

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BiG TeA PaRtY is back from our 2010 “Vegetable Awareness Campaign” at Playa Del Fuego. Check back next week for our report and photo essay. For now, take a look at last year’s event:

BiG TeA PaRtY Sustainable Living at Playa del Fuego, Odessa Delaware — Spring 2009

Posted by Elizabeth Fiend

Enjoy some photos of our event, a tea party for 150 people featuring tea that BiG TeA PaRtY’s host Elizabeth Fiend made from herbs she grew in her garden.  Read some of the sustainable tips that BiG TeA PaRtY editor VaLerie K, BiG TeA PaRtY music/sound designer Allen Fiend, and fellow campers Susan and Chip promoted at our Sustainable Living Camp.

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EVENT: International Day of Climate Action. Posted by: Elizabeth Fiend

When:  October 24th, 2009, 1:00 PM
Where: Events held in multiple locations. In Philly– Independence Mall (5th St and Chestnut St.),for info about the event in your area check 350.org

This is an invitation to help build a movement.  To take one day and use it to stop the climate crisis.  350 is the last number you need to know, and the most important.  It’s the safety zone for planet earth. 350 parts per million is what many scientists, climate experts and progressive national governments are now saying is the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere.

In December of 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark, delegates, businesses, and non-governmental organizations, from every nation will meet to finalize a new global climate change agreement.

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