Category Archives: Plato’s Republic

pertaining to government, the public sector, governance, democracy, politics, issues pertaining to such, like “freedom of speech” concepts

Freddy Jones Band at Lytton Plaza

Posted on June 5, 2023 by markweiss86

As the man says: FRIDAY JUNE 9 LYTTON PLAZA PALO ALTO, CA Freddy Jones Band will perform a free concert at 7 pm, presented by Earthwise Productions of Palo Alto. I made an attempt to reach former KFOG jocks Rosalie … Continue reading →

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Succinct and Essential Notes to 2nite’s Show

Posted on May 21, 2023 by markweiss86

WHADDUP DOE! Earthwise presents at The Mitch a two-act bill tonite (stylized: 2nite). The first set, 40 minutes, features the debut of Jovia Armstrong-Destiny Muhammad. The 2nd set features Amendola Vs. Blades, making its fifth appearance with Earthwise. JoVia came … Continue reading →

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By ‘the Nelson Matthews Effect’ I hereby declare that Albert Einstein never said that insanity is doing something over and over again, but expecting a different outcome

Posted on May 15, 2023 by markweiss86

And they thereby, therefore caution Palo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou about running for state assembly and throwing out, pop, references to historical figures and what they reportedly said, and why, especially if it pertains to hard science; I was surprised … Continue reading →

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Lytton Plaza re:Set June 9 10 11 by Earthwise Productions of Palo Alto not Stanford

Posted on May 11, 2023 by markweiss86

June 9 Freddy Jones Band 7 pm June 10 Cien Mil Mangos 12 pm, Larry Ochs Gerald Cleaver 2 pm, free June 11 Jim Campilongo Ben Davis Duo 2 pm I am doing shows on three consecutive days next month … Continue reading →

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Earthwise tops 30 shows for 2nd consecutive season: free concerts in three Palo Alto parks announced

Posted on May 10, 2023 by markweiss86

DON’T CALL THEM FRISCO: Chuck Prophet and The Mission Express announce an Earthwise gig at the Mitch Bowl, Sunday July 30, 2 pm, the first in a four-part free series this summer featuring jazz, funk, rock, and commedia dell’arte. To … Continue reading →

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Lydia Lunch Palo Alto 7 15 2 3

Posted on April 29, 2023 by markweiss86

Based on Kozik, manipulated on doo hicky Based on Shields Terry and I had sandwiches from this place today, around 1:13 pm this explains it:   edit to add: this just in — is it good or bad to use … Continue reading →

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30th year presenting concerts as Earthwise

Posted on March 5, 2023 by markweiss86

Jenny Scheinman, violin, Todd Sickafoose, bass, Scott Amendola, drums and effects, performing as Damn Skippy, Mitchell Park Community, March 4, 2023: soundcheck Jazz and folk at seven public facilities in Palo Alto Earthwise spring summer series 2023* Phoebe Hunt, Lytton … Continue reading →

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Dole with a pole

Posted on March 4, 2023 by markweiss86

Stanford athlete Norman Dole broke the world record for athletics pole vault in 1905. He was related to the Hawaii fruit dynasty, and one of numerous people from that family to attend Stanford. (Source: Malcolm Harris , 2023, p. 94. … Continue reading →

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The Lockhart Loo (2023)

Posted on February 2, 2023 by markweiss86

The Brigham Young player called Pony the N word. Later Goodwin reprimanded Lockhart, who watched the overtime from the bench, for not letting him fight his own battles. (Kent’s account, circa 2009, of the fight in 1984 seen on the internet) Continue reading →

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Dispatch from Austin

Posted on January 22, 2023 by markweiss86

Spring, 2017 nearly six years ago: has Palo Alto degraded as dramatically?   The more than 260,000 new residents who have moved to the area since 2018 might not understand that they’ll be frolicking in a symbol of Austin’s transition … Continue reading →

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