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Would attracting 10,000 music listeners to Lytton Plaza displace 500 drug users?

Posted on December 17, 2025 by markweiss86

So far (mostly presented by Earthwise) : Including: DJ Sep, Caroline Davis, Beth Custer, David James, Keith MacArthur, Chris Grady, George Jackson, Rachel Baiman, Rabiah Kabir, Larry Ochs, Sonny Smith, Carmen Staaf, Jenny Scheinmann, Jayla Chee, Maya Kronfeld, Hannah Marks, … Continue reading →

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It’s Been Twenty Three Days Since Anyone Updated my Wiki Page (And I Feel Fined) by Dan Bern

Posted on May 27, 2024 by markweiss86
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Sphere versus Earthwise

Posted on May 18, 2024 by markweiss86

I saw James Dolan speak at a music conference in Los Angeles in February. He owns the Knicks and the Rangers, and Madison Square Garden, but was talking about Sphere, a venue in Las Vegas. It’s more than a venue, … Continue reading →

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Gig algebra with jazz man Ralph Alessi

Posted on March 20, 2024 by markweiss86

FROM BIMHUIS TO EARTHWISE JULY 14 FOR BAY AREA TRUMPET LEGEND   Hi Mark,Unfortunately a grant that I thought would subsidize the the trip fell through.I’m sorry.I’m gonna try again in 2025.Sorry for the false alarm.Will be in touch. Best,Ralph … Continue reading →

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WEISS DEFEATS DIXON

Posted on March 7, 2024 by markweiss86

  I ran for Palo Alto City Council three consecutive times, 2009-2014 and garnered more than 8,000 votes cumulatively while spending less that $2,000 combined. I am, arguably, the most popular local pol on a cost basis (although I still … Continue reading →

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RECORD BOOK OF ATHLETICS, by Harry Hillman

Posted on March 6, 2024 by markweiss86

when Harry Hillman started this book he was a normal person, a young person, the handwritten log of races, results, and prizes; Winnie finished this book he was immortal— an Olympic champion and Ivy League coach. Settled. Immortal in the … Continue reading →

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Mollie Tuttle at Jazzfest

Posted on January 18, 2024 by markweiss86

Billed above tower of power, dirty dozen, Zigaboo, and Marcia Ball       notes: jazzfest is April 25.  in a related manner, perhaps, Miko Marks plays tonight at the guild    and 1: I taped Renee Rapp on the … Continue reading →

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Three shows

Posted on January 14, 2024 by markweiss86

(picture of Jimmy Stewart from poster of “North By Northwest”)https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earthwise-welcomes-ethan-iverson-marta-sanchez-tickets-798059676977?aff=oddtdtcreator&lang=en-us&locale=en_US&status=30&view=listing (picture of a woman holding a book about fish yet I forget why) (picture of myself, Mark Weiss, of earthwise and Plastic Alto blog, under a painting pointing) February 9, … Continue reading →

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Michael McFaul summary of Israel-Hamas situation

Posted on January 2, 2024 by markweiss86

Hamas’s horrific, barbaric terrorist attack against Israeli civilians on October 7 compelled Israel to launch a major war against this terrorist organization in Gaza. Too many civilians have already died, and the war has no end in sight. Here, in … Continue reading →

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Earthwise don’t-hate-us on hiatus after robust 2023

Posted on November 21, 2023 by markweiss86

I am focusing on a very different, non-arts project this winter, after completing my last few shows for Earthwise. We hosted Anat Cohen Marcello Goncalves duo at The Mitch, plus Ben Goldberg combo at The Art Center — two of … Continue reading →

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