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Local Literature

Posted on May 2nd, 2008 by The Captain.
Categories: Poetry, Bryce Style's Poetry, Books.

The words coming from our community are strong and Bite the Hand Productions is working to make them heard.  Whether it is an article in The Pharmakon, Bryce Style’s upcoming book, or the poem below by Liz Peters, our words form a a deep foundation.  They are growing along with our community, and we need to share them in the form of books, speeches, poems, songs, and more.

So write it down!  Pass it around!  Contact us if you want to talk about future publishing projects!

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Pharmakon #9 is Out!

Posted on February 14th, 2008 by The Captain.
Categories: Aren Diego, Free Mind Media, Tim Dixon's Art, Books, The Pharmakon.

Our February issue of The Pharmakon (titled “Warmth”) is out on the streets. We’ll be dropping it off over the next couple days at all of our usual spots:

COLOR issues are for sale at Copperfields in Sebastopol and Petaluma, and at Community Market in Santa Rosa.

FREE BLACK AND WHITE copies are at Community Market, Treehorn Books, Flying Goat Coffee, 1710 Coffee, The JC, Free Mind Media, The Last Record Store, Aquus Cafe, Coffee Catz, Hardcore Espresso, Sonoma State, North Light, and Zone Music.

This issue is full of eye candy and features book recommendations by the staff of Free Mind Media, an invitation to join a DIY soccer league, Chai recipes by our very own Aren Diego, and much more! Buy one if at all possible, or you can always pick a black and white copy up for free! Enjoy!

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What is Free Mind Media?

Posted on January 26th, 2008 by The Captain.
Categories: Free Mind Media, Copwatch, Local Businesses and Non-Profits, Films, Events, Books, Cheap Art.

“Free Mind Media is a non-profit collectively run community center. Our mission is to be a dynamic source of independent and alternative media, to spark debate and discussion, and to provide a place for people to come together and work for greater social justice.” That’s the mission statement, and it describes Free Mind very well.

Free Mind Media is a very special place in Sonoma County, one that every local should visit. Every wall has at least one bookshelf, filled with powerful books to borrow or buy. There are three computers for the public to use and local art is always on display. There is a very radical ‘zine library and a place for fliers and announcements. Bite the Hand’s very own “Cheap Art Gallery” stands in the middle of the room! This is a real place for community building, discussion, and action.

Free Mind Media is managed by a collective of people who meet regularly and put their energy into various projects in the space. They are artists, Cop-watchers, writers, food-not-bombers, movie buffs, avid readers and more. They are all volunteers and will be glad to show you around the place and connect you to some of the action that is going on in Sonoma County.

The collective puts together a regular schedule of activities that take place at Free Mind Media. Here’s what the schedule looks like now:

Mondays- Public Free Mind Media Meeting @ 7:30

1st and 3rd Tuesdays- Santa Rosa Copwatch Meetings @7:00

Wednesdays- Feature Film Night @ 7:30

1st Thursday- Knitting Circle/ Copwatch Reading Group @ 7:00

2nd and Last Thursday- Documentary Movie Nights @7:30

Here are some events that are coming up in the next couple weeks:

Jan 26 (today)- Art Show

Feb 2nd- Gitars (A Performance by I Cut People and Ellipse Elkshow)

Feb 7- “Our Enemies in Blue” Reading Group

Cheers to you, Free Mind Media. Your collective spirit and rich space gives our community hope and the opportunity to take some action. Long may you stand.

Stop by Free Mind soon! They are located at 546 Pacific Ave. in Santa Rosa and are open from 3-6 most weekdays. You can reach them by calling (707) 579-1605.

Also, be sure to take a look at Free Mind Media’s website here: www.freemindmedia.org

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