Fresh Juice Party » FJP http://www.freshjuiceparty.com Music, art & community! Wed, 01 May 2019 18:00:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Chalkupy Gallery http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/chalkupy-gallery/ http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/chalkupy-gallery/#comments Sat, 24 Aug 2013 02:47:24 +0000 FJP http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/?p=3286 IN THIS POST : Chalkupy slideshow; New York Times Magazine article featuring our chalkupy in Oakland; CBS helicopter footage of our chalkupy in LA; and other links for more pics and news on FJP’s chalk art!

Chalk You

The Chalkupy slideshow below is a collection of photos documenting the political chalk art we’ve made with the help of our community and random passers-by.

Email info@FreshJuiceParty.com to find out about our next community chalk party  –political & playful chalking, music, open mic, food, fresh juice & camaraderie!

Click the pic below for the New York Times Magazine article featuring FJP’s Chalkupy:

Peter Bohler for The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/magazine/oakland-occupy-movement.html?pagewanted=all

 

Click the vid below for news chopper footage of FJP’s chalkupy in LA:

Click HERE for HELICOPTER VIDEO FOOTAGE of our LA chalkupy — from the local CBS affiliate!

LA TIMES article

Huffington Post article

Southern California Public Radio blog

Press Release August 9, 2012 FRESH JUICE PARTY is proud to chalk in solidarity with OCCUPY LA and CHALK WALK! They’ve called a “Global Day of Action to Chalkupy” on August 9th. FJP will host a contingent from the bay area who will travel to Los Angeles to participate in this peaceful, all-ages event. Among FJP’s group is 2012 Vice-Presidential candidate, CINDY SHEEHAN! And we’ll be chalking alongside our friends, CODEPINK!

FRESH JUICE PARTY is prepared to challenge the notion that “sidewalk chalk is graffiti” on 1st Amendment grounds (pun intended). This is an issue that’s been arising around the country in recent days as political candidates make their fundraising rounds, and political chalk art is doused by kowtowing city officials.

FRESH JUICE PARTY’s weekly Chalkupy in Oakland’s Oscar Grant Plaza shares the spirit of LA’s Chalk Walk: Opening up a public space for all members of the community to come together to have their voices heard – regardless of age, race, physical ability, artistic skill – and to have fun, and get creative and messy with art. We all have a vested interest in seeing that political chalking (as we established with Oakland Police Department in this video) is not misconstrued as vandalism; it is protected speech and it is art.

]]> http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/chalkupy-gallery/feed/ 3 Pepper Sprayer VIDEO http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/music-pepper-sprayer2/ http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/music-pepper-sprayer2/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:32:43 +0000 Fresh Juice Party http://www.freshjuiceparty.com.php5-11.websitetestlink.com/?p=182 Video by Fresh Juice Party

From UC Davis to Black Friday, here’s a new craze that’s sweeping the nation…

Lyrics:
If you want to demonstrate in California
That’s great but don’t say I didn’t warn ya
You can have a sit-in or make a stand
But you may have to take a bath in cayenne
There are cops in cars and cops on bikes
There are cops misbehaving like Officer John Pike
Spraying faces like the Mousselini of graffiti
Just a habanero hero with no love or pity
Mama raised her son up cool
Mama told me to stay in school
Well here I am, trying to show some scruples
Now I got red shit burning my pupils
Standing in the rain, wet and freezin’
Trying to make these damn cops listen to reason
They just want to redden my complexion
But I’m already seasoned to perfection
Please officer
Please don’t protect me no more
Hey pepper sprayer
Just let me sit here on the floor
Please Mr. policeman
Please don’t serve me right now
Hey pepper sprayer
I’m not on the menu any how
You’re making a grown man cry
Just look me in the eye
instead of turning my face into a vindaloo
in case you didn’t know, that’s a spicy red stew
It gives me indigestion
To see what’s become of this nation
It makes my broken heart burn
When things take such an ugly turn
Please officer
Please don’t protect me no more
Hey pepper sprayer
We got a cleanup in aisle four
Please Mr policeman
Turn your attention over here
To these pepper sprayers
I fear their holiday cheer
Black Friday shoppers
You need protection it’s true
From pepper sprayers
Who don’t like shopping with you
Black Friday shoppers
Camping in the parking lot
Beware the pepper sprayer
She thinks it’s worth the crap she bought

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]]> http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/music-pepper-sprayer2/feed/ 0 Julian Assange comments on Fresh Juice Party’s singing protest for gov’t transparency http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/julian-assange-acknowledges-the-efforts-of-fresh-juice-party-for-wikileaks-and-bradley-manning/ http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/julian-assange-acknowledges-the-efforts-of-fresh-juice-party-for-wikileaks-and-bradley-manning/#comments Sun, 27 May 2012 04:53:00 +0000 Fresh Juice Party http://www.freshjuiceparty.com.php5-11.websitetestlink.com/?p=437 IN THIS POST : Julian Assange talks about FJP’s singing protest in a LIVE interview with TIMES NOW.

April 28, 2011

Transcript:

TIMES NOW: …Do you think the American government will get you?
JULIAN ASSANGE: I don’t think so. But only because we have a lot of support. It really is like that, we have people supporting us, doing a lot in various levels from demonstrations in the street to just recently, just yesterday 12 people went to an Obama fundraiser, paid 5,000 dollars per person*, sat at the table and altogether got up and sung how unhappy they were with the White House’s treatment of Bradley Manning, our alleged source who is in military prison. That spectrum of support is what is keeping us strong, is what is keeping these forces at bay…

[*Note: Our seats, as well as those of all of the activists who joined our protest, were donated.]

For full interview: http://www.timesnow.tv/The-Julian-Assange-Interview-2/videoshow/4371561.cms

For full transcript: http://www.timesnow.tv/The-Julian-Assange-Interview/articleshow/msid-4371553,curpg-1.cms

]]> http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/julian-assange-acknowledges-the-efforts-of-fresh-juice-party-for-wikileaks-and-bradley-manning/feed/ 1 Jon Stewart pokes fun at Fresh Juice Party on The Daily Show! http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/jon-stewart-pokes-fun-at-the-fresh-juice-party-on-the-daily-show/ http://www.freshjuiceparty.com/jon-stewart-pokes-fun-at-the-fresh-juice-party-on-the-daily-show/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 23:06:09 +0000 Fresh Juice Party http://www.freshjuiceparty.com.php5-11.websitetestlink.com/?p=390 IN THIS POST : Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central’s, The Daily Show, comments on FJP’s singing protest.

April 25, 2011

Fresh Juice Party is honored to be the target of a little good natured ribbing from Jon Stewart and The Daily Show! (FJP at 1:50)

We wrote and performed the protest song sung at a Presidential fundraising event in SF in 2011.  Our song criticized the lack of transparency in American politics. The political stunt made all kinds of international news because the President was just a few feet away from us and we were able to sing our message directly to him. But getting mocked by Jon Stewart for protesting too politely was the pièce de résistance! Mr. Stewart, FJP always blow kisses when we blow your mind…

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
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Saturday Agenda

11:15am Sessions:
A
B
C CLAUDETTE BEGIN Taxing the rich; millionaires tax
D DAVID P. Solutions –  we know the problems
E KEN Student activism via Shock Media
F
G  TOM DRAKE/JESSELYN RADACK War on whistleblowers
H PETER SAMUELSON Secrecy in foster care protects inept gorwn ups and hurts kids
I

12:15pm-1:15 Sessions:
A COLIN SULLIVAN Technology to protect whistleblowers
B  JIM REID How do we build housing for all? Ideas of future housing
C JEF A govt suit isn’t fun; it’s lame
D
E
F KATHY New list of domestic terrorists online, CIA involvement in 9/11
G CINDY SHEEHAN/JESUS Whistleblowing: what works and what doesn’t?
H MIKKO ALANNE Reopen RFK
I

1:15-2:15 LUNCH BREAK

2:15pm Sessions:

A BARBARA Should the USA consider forgiveness as a way to heal?
B CYNTHIA BAGE Using organizational development tools & tactics to step corporate takeover of our lives
C CELIA ALARIO How can “we support the people” support whistleblowers waiting to come forward
D JANET Challenge of whistleblowing on people from within our own ranks
E ANDY STEPANIAN Communication management units and specialized prison programs
F CAROL LEIGH/SCARLOT HARLOT Collateral Damage: Sex workers and anti-trafficking
G
H
I

3:15pm Sessions:
A
B
C
D NAOMI PITCAIRN Diversity of Tactics
E KIM Dismantle the economic solution; transition to a different social order
F DR. URMI ASHAR (via Skype) Corporate transparency
G ZACHARY RUNNING WOLF Native American issues- Hopi prophesy
H ANDY STEPANIAN Mass subversion of culture, capital and activism
I  PETER SAMUELSON Should W.H.O. release pandemic research?

4:15pm Sessions:
A
B JOHN LUMIER-WINS What does it mean to awaken?
C
D DR. FRANK LUCIDO Repeal Cannabis Prohibition Act of 2012 (RCPA)
E
F
G
H KEVIN GOZSTOLA (via Skype) Firedoglake The Dissenter on Wikileaks/Bradley Manning
I JESUS Class actions & other legal strategies

5:15pm to 6:15pm Closing Circle

Sunday Agenda

9:00am Registration and Breakfast

10:00am Opening Circle

11:00am Discussion Session 1

A DAVID SCHILLER Heart Meditation
B MICHAEL Health Care access
C
D JIM The role of direct action
E
F ALEXA O’BRIEN Reading Wikileaks into Congressional Record a la Pentagon Papers
G
H JOEY SKAGGS/ LARRY BOGAD/PACKARD JENNINGS Art & activism
I  MURIEL Living in ways very different than we were evolved to live

Noon to 1:00pm Working Lunch/Discussion Session 2
A
B
C VINCENT VIBBERT Transparency in Occupy Movement
D
E
F TOM DRAKE/JESSELYN RADACK Occupy the Future
G NAOMI PITCAIRN How do older people who don’t camp help the Occupy movement?
H
I

1:00pm Discussion Session 3
A DR. FRANK LUCIDO Repeal Cannabis Prohibition Act of 2012
B
C KEN How do we bring a worldwide demonstration for Bradley Manning?
D NAVID/ IAN Occupy Cal history and future
E RAY MCGOVERN What will happen when NYPD orchestrates a terrorist events?
F
G
H MOON Juice Media
I

2:00pm to 3:00pm Closing Circle


February 17-19, 2012
UC Berkeley International House

Location and Transportation Information

Register for Occupy the Truth: Whistleblower's Conference in Berkeley, CA on Eventbrite & learn more about this event below:

“There is no truth existing which I fear or would wish unknown to the whole world.” - Thomas Jefferson

Transparency needs your brain. Whistleblowers need your protection. Fresh Juice Party invites you to bring your ideas.

Please join our co-sponsors KPFA Pacifica Radio 94.1FM, journalists, former military personnel, academics, activists, policy makers, media experts, filmmakers and whistleblowers for an open discussion designed to encourage unexpected interdisciplinary alliances and action.

Join us Friday night, Feb. 17 for a mixer at 6pm, 7:00 – 8:30 panel discussion about Bradley Manning featuring Daniel Ellsberg, Ann Wright and Ray McGovern, followed by an entertaining and thought provoking “sermon” by the legendary Reverend Billy.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18-19 will be a first of its kind activist/expert un-conference mix so expect to be surprised. This will be a unique participant driven environment where we will co-create the agenda for the day. Sharing, networking and creating new alliances will be central to providing strategies and support for whistleblowers. While attendees physically gather in Berkeley, there will be opportunities for contemporaneous online participation via Twitter #TruthCon, live streaming, chats, and possibly Skype for those who must attend remotely due to distance or desire to remain Anonymous. Please email us at info@freshjuiceparty.com to receive updates for online participation.

Come and enjoy the freedom of discussion and mobility of an unconference where serious discussion interplays with an open space atmosphere of creativity and play.

Everyone who attends will receive a book of the proceedings shortly afterwards. Sensitive materials will be treated as such.

Check for updates on Facebook and Twitter @FreshJuiceParty #TruthCon

Location and Transportation Information

Who is the Conference for? Anyone who really cares about truth and transparency. (Practitioners and academics in the information, communication, media, computer, and library domains, members of NGOs working on civil society and good governance issues, and all who are interested in ethical, legal and regulatory aspects of information and communication.)

Participants:

Mikko Alanne, Filmmaker 
Celia Alario, Strategist, Former Press Secretary at Arianna for Gov
Christine Assange, WikiLeaks Advocate, Julian Assange’s Mother (Pre-recorded interview by phone)
Larry Bogad, Performance Artist
Thomas Drake, NSA Whistleblower
Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers Whistleblower
Jodie Evans, Co-founder of Code Pink
Mike German, ACLU Policy Council, Former FBI Special Agent
Kevin Gosztola, Civil liberties writer, Covered Manning pre-trial hearing (via Skype)
Birgitta Jonsdottir, Member of Icelandic Parliament, Nominated Bradley Manning for Nobel Peace Prize (via Skype)
Johanna Lawrenson, Organizer and widow of the late great Abbie Hoffman
Carol Leigh, Filmmaker and Sex Workers Rights Activist
Dr. Frank Lucido, Longtime Medical Marijuana and Anti-nuclear Activist
Ray McGovern, Ex-CIA Analyst and Writer
Occupy Oakland, Oakland Community Members
Alexa O’Brien, WikiLeaks Central Writer, Co-Founder of US Day of Rage (by Skype)
Alexandra Paul, Actress and Activist
Jesselyn Radack, Government Accountability Project Attorney and DOJ Whistleblower
Peter Samuelson, Social Entrepreneur
Cindy Sheehan, Peace activist
Joey Skaggs, Artist and Media Hoaxer
Annie Sprinkle Ph, Former Porn Star, Artist and Activist
Andy Stepanian, Social justice activist, Artist, Co-founder of The Sparrow Project
Elizabeth Stephens PhD, Professor, Filmmaker and Activist
Adam Sterling, Writer and Former Executive Director of the Sudan Divestment Task Force, Appeared in Darfur Now
Reverend Billy Talen, Activist and Performance Artist
Ann Wright, Retired Army Colonel and Activist

*We invite voices from Anonymous to join anonymously via Twitter #TruthCon throughout the conference. Their contributions will be displayed on a projection screen in the room.

Wikipedia Info on Open Space Technology:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-space_technology

International House’s Website:

http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/

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FJP headed down to Occupy LA to spread the message of #SupplyOccupy to the troops and citizens there. Rev. Jesse Jackson made an impromptu appearance and we sang some of our songs of peace and transparency.  There is a rumor that a recording of this performance is posted somewhere out there.  If you’ve seen it, send it our way. :)

Hello to our friend, With at Occupy LA! We are with you, With!

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Oakland shuts down the port! We were thrilled to be part of the day’s events. FJP played during the morning’s rally at Oscar Grant Plaza amphitheater.  After a rousing day of marches and rallying, Oakland successfully shut down the port in a massive show of solidarity.

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by Carrie Budoff Brown

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0411/53546.html

 

 

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