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NEWS AND TOURS:
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PAST SHOWS:
Workshops and Shows at Berea College
April 2008
We did workshops, had an exhibit, and did performances and screenings.
Workshops and Screenings at Appalshop's Seedtime Festival
June 2008
We did workshops, had an exhibit, and did performances.
Workshops and Shows at Cumberland and Whitesburg Kentucky
March 12 to 17, 2007
See the Youtube video of the event!
What did we do?
Noon to 4 pm:
- Kentucky River Watershed Watch Phase 1 water sampling training
- Partner groups set up booths displaying information about water quality issues
- Musicians and storytellers present water themed songs and stories
4 to 6pm:
Two simultaneous events
- Field trip to "reference stream" with high quality and Acid Mine Drainage site
- Presentation of "Conversations with Coal Miners and with Death" in the Appalshop theater
8 to 11pm:
- Live music and performances including a performance by the Petroleum Pop Princess Baroness Mistress
- Three bands perform 40 minute sets (or something like that)
- In between sets, an MC introduces groups working to improve water quality in the North Fork of the Kentucky River
SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 6TH in ATHENS, OH
Fossil Fools in Athens, Ohio, as part of the
Sixth Annual Athens Area
Sustainability Festival.
On Friday, Oct 6th:
Ohio Unplugged (dance party, entertainment)
featuring Fossil Fools
South College Green, Ohio University
SusFest is part of a complete week of sustainability events, hosted in the Athens Ohio
Go to www.facilities.ohiou.edu/cinergysolutions for more updates and information.
INGENUITY FESTIVAL - CLEVELAND, OH
JULY 14 and 15, 2006
July 14 and 15, Fossil Fools Info-Circus by the Eco Tent
Interactive
works, solar cooking.
FOSSIL FOOLS SCREENING AND PERFORMANCES July 14, 9 to 12 pm
Featuring music by Girl talk (Illegal Art - Pittsburgh,
PA) ***
Energy Wars, Oh, Petroleum, and Energy Dance Party.
UNI Gallery of Art
University of Northern Iowa, IA. (June 6 - July 4, 2006)
SOLO EXHIBITION - FOSSIL FOOLS
Featuring the works of Kristin Baumlier, Brian Harnetty, Tom Hansell,
and Nathaniel Parsons. Curated by David Schmitz
UNI Gallery of Art
Opening Reception and Performances, "Oh Petroleum" and "Energy
Wars":
Tues., June 6 at 6:00 p.m.
ATHENS, OH
Athens Film Festival, Athens, OH.
Stuarts Opera House April 28, 5:00 pm - 7 pm
Read more at www.athensfest.org
Read about Stuart's Opera House at www.stuartsoperahouse.org
CHICAGO
Select Media Festival
www.selectmediafestival.org
Our installations and performances were part of the Select Media Festival
{Insurgent Media Arts} at the Iron Studios Program building.
The Select Festival is still going on - so if you are in Chicago check out the
website: www.selectmediafestival.org
Thanks for all the support from everyone who helped out, came to the event, and
loaned us gear.