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Attn: DC Reasonoids! The Revolution Will Be Sung Tonight, Jan. 23 at 6:30 P.M.!
Please join us
at reason HQ tonight, Jan. 23, at
6:30 P.M. as director James Tusty discusses and shows excerpts from
his remarkable new documentary, The
Singing Revolution, about the crucial role of group song
in Estonia's David vs. Goliath independence struggle against the
Soviet Union.
See portions of a film the L.A. Times called "gripping" and "inspiring," hear about the tradition of patriotic music as dissent, and enjoy a Baltic drink or two.
What: Excerpts from The Singing Revolution, and Q&A with director James Tusty.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 6.30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Where: Reason, 1747 Connecticut Ave., NW, two blocks north of Dupont Circle.
How much: As free as the Baltic Sea breeze, though RSVPs are a must.
RSVP info: events@reason.org or 310-391-2245
|1.17.08 @ 3:23PM|#
enjoy a Baltic drink or two
There's nothing Baltic about having just a drink or two.
Guy Montag|1.17.08 @ 3:32PM|#
What do cosmotarians drink?
Martinis, of course. Big giant ones, while smoking big cigars and
twirling pocket watch chains.
|1.17.08 @ 3:39PM|#
What do cosmotarians drink?
I drink beer by the liter. I'm not sure what that makes me. Fruity
Euro-measurement...cosmo. Beer...paleo. Decent beer...cosmo?
Someone please tell me what label to attach to myself.
|1.17.08 @ 3:46PM|#
By a lucky coincidence, I own dial Pabst wristbands. They're my most prized wristbands.
|1.17.08 @ 3:51PM|#
So the group we need to ally ourselves with aren't the
neo-confederates it's the Sweet Adelines ?!
Geez, someone tell Ron Paul stat.
Also, I don't drink, can I still be a cosmotarian? Do I need to
call myself a cosmo-teetotalitarian?
The Wine Commonsewer|1.17.08 @ 4:40PM|#
I had the good fortune to see the Singing Revolution. It was fabulous, except there was a lot of allergens in the air or something. I kept having to dab my eyes.
The Wine Commonsewer|1.17.08 @ 4:45PM|#
I'll raise your Pabst wristbands.....
Hanging on my wall are dual Pabst Blue Ribbon beer barrels, with
the bright blue ribbon on the end caps. They were originally used
for promotional good will by beer reps. They date to the late
1960's early 1970's and are mint condition.
The Wine Commonsewer|1.17.08 @ 4:48PM|#
Also, I don't drink, can I still be a cosmotarian? Do I need
to call myself a cosmo-teetotalitarian?
Yes AND Yes.
Done.
[Looks at Urkobold who bangs the gavel and exclaims
THREADWINNER]
Scott|1.17.08 @ 4:49PM|#
If you want to endear yourself to the speaker, bring a bottle of
Saaremaa vodka. It's his favorite, although I don't know if you can
get it in the States.
I saw this documentary at its premiere. Probably the first movie I
teared up in since Mr. Spock died. It makes you proud to be
human.
|1.17.08 @ 4:51PM|#
So, I take it that paleos prefer to sip mint juleps while sitting on their front porch and watching the happy darkies work the land?
|1.17.08 @ 4:59PM|#
I thought singing was a joyous thing...look at the faces on all those kids...they look like mom and dad made them sing in the recital.
NoStar|1.17.08 @ 5:11PM|#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mOEU87SBTU
This revolution too will be co-opted before it begins.
Cut & paste or click on my name.
|1.17.08 @ 5:21PM|#
You are all something else.
I saw this in New York a couple of weeks ago and I absolutely
cannot wait for it to finally come down to this area. I am
absolutely biased, sure, as this is a personal, family thing for
me, but that aside it was still great. Probably the most moving
film I have ever had the pleasure of seeing.
The Wine Commonsewer|1.17.08 @ 5:35PM|#
When I was a kid I was in cub scouts with a boy whose family excaped the Baltics. I had no idea WTF Lithuania was but he sure enlightened me. He had picture books and passion. I've never forgotten Doug.
The Wine Commonsewer|1.17.08 @ 5:37PM|#
You are all something else.
Am Not!
OK Kiisike :-)
I repeat my 4:40 comment here:
I had the good fortune to see the Singing Revolution (last May). It
was fabulous, except there was a lot of allergens in the air or
something. I kept having to dab my eyes.
|1.17.08 @ 5:42PM|#
Yeah I did note that Mr. Commonsewer, and that's great to hear,
honestly. :]
The more people who see this and learn, the better.
Baltic drinks|1.18.08 @ 4:33AM|#
http://www.saaremaavodka.ee/
http://www.turivodka.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vana_Tallinn/
http://www.matrics-importing.com/
Joe Allen|1.18.08 @ 9:32PM|#
What happened to the politcal survival thread?
I guess it didn't survive. :-(
|1.18.08 @ 10:32PM|#
So how did Latvia and Lithuania win independence? In the Evening
Gown and Swim Suit competitions?
"A single nation. A million hot bods . . . . "
SIV|1.18.08 @ 10:40PM|#
Heh, the bot doesn't have scrolling function
Joe Allen | January 18, 2008, 9:32pm | #
What happened to the politcal survival thread?
I guess it didn't survive. :-(
Joe Allen|1.18.08 @ 11:27PM|#
>Heh, the bot doesn't have scrolling function
My bad. I guess I past the Turing test here in the
mirrorverse.
And yes, they do have pointy Evil Spock beards.
Dedalus|1.18.08 @ 11:31PM|#
Ah, these plucky little Baltic states, where anything goes in the name of pro-West and anti-Russia march to progress. Libertarianism at the barrel of an Aryan gun...
|1.19.08 @ 10:29AM|#
I have seen the movie and it is great. I must been at the same place with Wine because I had some allergy acting up too.
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