Wild Idaho Rising Tide (WIRT) is celebrating its March 31 anniversary and fourteenth year as a regional, climate activists collective confronting the root causes and perpetrators of air pollution, water degradation, and resulting climate change, through direct actions and locally organized solutions, in solidarity with frontline communities and grassroots networks of fossil fuels resistance [1-6]. We welcome everyone of all ages to enjoy this milestone at two 14th Annual Celebrations of WIRT, held as benefit performances and public gatherings in Moscow and Sandpoint, Idaho, with provided pizza or pub snacks and beverages, a background slide show of WIRT and allied activism, and updates on six Northwest campaigns. WIRT extends our hearty thanks to the remarkable core activists, board members, friends, and allies who have coordinated and shared the successes of ongoing citizen challenges of the corporate and government sources of climate chaos.
Please join WIRT activists on two spring evenings, for convergences full of lively music, spirited conversations, invigorating camaraderie, wholesome food and drink, and creative works offered by north Idaho and regional residents. At each of these free events, we eagerly anticipate community members sharing their admired talents and knowledge and participating as volunteers and/or sponsors. These yearly festivities not only strive to raise awareness and funds supporting relentless, earnest, WIRT climate activism, but also seek to further attract and involve cross-cultural and youth diversity in the climate justice movement in Idaho and the Northwest. At both events, organizers will encourage input and “pass the hat” for donations covering event publicity and travel.
Saturday, April 19, 7 pm: Campaign Updates & Fiddlin’ Big Al
The Attic, 314 East Second Street (rear, second story), Moscow
During this year’s celebrations in both Moscow and Sandpoint, WIRT and allied group representatives plan to lead discussions about resistance campaigns and upcoming events, including Northwest tar sands mining and refining megaloads and Alberta tailing pond breaches, southwest Idaho oil and gas extraction and waste injection wells and plant emissions, Paradise Ridge highway construction through wetlands and rare native habitat, Idaho Panhandle fossil fuels and hazardous freight trains and railroad infrastructure and wrecks, Lake Pend Oreille-adjacent timber sales, and Gas Transmission Northwest (GTN) Xpress methane pipeline expansion. Fiddlin’ Big Al Chidester will play a variety of folk, blues, and country music as well as original compositions on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and other instruments.
Saturday, April 26, 7 pm: Open Mic Talks & DanO on Piano
Eichardt’s Pub (upstairs), 212 Cedar Street, Sandpoint
With his keyboard stylings, ‘DanO’ Osborne will perform popular songs from the 1960s, 1970s, and beyond. Hear again the top musical melodies of Elton John, the Beatles, the Monkees, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Billy Joel, and more, with a few television show theme songs and cowboy tunes for fun. Listeners often find themselves singing along with these memorable, once familiar songs. WIRT also invites poets, writers, musicians, creative peers, and allied groups to participate in an open community microphone and meal. Continue reading
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