Zero score and 10 years ago a host of young protesters attempted to thwart, or at least be a thorn in the side of, the not-yet-elected Dubya and the 2000 Republican National Convention. To aid the protesters and their new "landscape," the Independent Media Center, a grassroots news organization, was established. Now, PhillyIMC celebrates their right to party with an extravaganza marking its 10-year anniversary. Performance space LAVA hosts an art exhibit — complete with pictures, articles, political puppets, fliers and other artifacts from the 2000 protest. But the political party really gets started on Saturday with a documentary screening, speakers sharing stories of change and a DJ dance party.
A historic birth the phillyimc has changed my life for the better. I have become better informed and allowed to express my views.
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RESCHEDULED FOR SUN., AUG. 8, NOON-5 P.M. Sun., Aug. 1, noon-5 p.m., free, East Passyunk Avenue between McKean and Dickinson streets, 267-307-8662, visiteastpassyunk.com.
Thu., July 29, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $20, w/ DJs Terrell Clark, Lee Jones, Dirty, DEL, Mike Maserati and more, Octo, 221 N. Columbus Blvd., 215-923-6286, octophilly.com
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