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Welcome to the Big Muddy Independent Media Center!

     The Big Muddy Independent Media Center is a grassroots community group dedicated to providing the people of Southern Illinois with an outlet for news, commentary, and dialog about stories and issues that are underrepresented or misrepresented in other media outlets.
     The following is our collection of featured stories: news, issues, and events for your consideration. You can use the links at the top and side of the page to learn more about us or find stories on a specific topic.
     We also encourage you to "Be The Media" by posting your own news. Your story may even be featured here on the main page!

Seed Swap. Sat. Feb 19, 11-2 pm

The second ever of the century-- Seed Swap!!!

Saturday, February 19, 2011
11-2 pm

214 N. Washington Street, Carbondale, IL
(1/2 block North of Town Square Market)

Do you grow your own food?
Are you a beginning or experienced seed saver?
Come share knowledge and seeds.
No experience, or seeds required.

All vegetable and flower seeds or starts welcome
Learn about open pollinated, heritage and "true" varieties
Learn about how to save your own seeds
Bring images from your garden last year to share on our wall of green

*** 12:00 - Talk by Vinny Porbaznik of Dayempur Farm on saving and breeding seeds.

*** 12:45 - Presentation by Orlan Mays on the youth gardening program in Carbondale.

*** 1:00 - Demonstration by Steve Smith of Hollow Pumpkin Farm on how to start seeds indoors, potting mix, and timing for different varieties!

sponsored by YOU!

I Know I'm Not Alone with Michael Franti. Fri Feb 4 at 7 pm

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Depressed by the war? So are we! Guest host Alex Paul of WDBX presents I Know I’m Not Alone, a feature documentary by musician and activist Michael Franti of Spearhead. Shot on a 3- week journey to Iraq and the Palestinian Occupied territories in 2004. Franti writes, "This film came out of my frustration with watching the nightly news and hearing generals, politicians, and pundits explaining the political and economic cost of the war in the Middle East, without ever mentioning the human cost. I wanted to hear about the war by the people affected by it most: doctors, nurses, poets, artists, soldiers, and my personal favorite, musicians."

Cache Girl Saves the World

Cache Girl Saves the World (DVD cover): This is the cover art of Cache Girl Saves the World, a "novel in visions" produced by author Adam E. Stone and musician and storyteller Thirza Defoe.Cache Girl Saves the World is a pioneering experiment in film and literature produced by author Adam E. Stone and musician and storyteller Thirza Defoe. This project explores an innovative new approach to storytelling, combining audio of the novel's text with music and still photographs of the story's action to create a "novel in visions." The images, words, and songs of this visual novel tell the tale of Ta'li, a young woman on a physical and spiritual journey in search of healing for herself and a way to awaken empathy in the hearts of her fellow humans.

Sun. Dec 19, 6 pm. Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping

Sun. Dec 19, 6 pm. Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping

Reverend Billy Talen has been preaching salvation for the commodity-addicted flock for over a decade. He helps the wicked credit card charger to understand there is indeed life after shopping. This evening we will sample films made by and about the Church of Stop shopping, including the Last Televangelist and an assortment of medleys from the choir. This is not to be missed! Join in with us for a preach-athon and some delicious holiday cheer. More about Reverend Billy at http://www.revbilly.com/work/the-last-televangelist

Reverend Billy!

Reverend Billy!

Sat. Dec. 12. 8 pm. Mr. Mischief's comedy IMC Benefit!

Sat. Dec. 12.  8 pm. Mr. Mischief's comedy IMC Benefit!

featuring Heather Hull, David Sharpe, Mike Garvin, Lindsay Greer, Kyle Scanlan, Garrett Callender, Kevin Hill, Megan Sampson, and Nico Wood. It isn't going to be "clean" or "family-friendly" but we strive to create progressive comedy that is intelligent, not racist, sexist, or homophobic - oh yeah, and hopefully it's funny, too. produced by Heather Hull and David Sharpe. Come support the Big Muddy IMC

$5 suggested donation, sliding scale or bring a ceiling tile. No one refused at the door.

Czech Dream [DELAYED]

Czech Dream [DELAYED]

Sorry for the late notice, folks, but we're going to postpone our showing of "Czech Dream" due to the snow delay and transportation issues. Our film series will resume next week with Reverend Billy and the Church of Life After Shopping! We'll try to work "Czech Dream" into the line-up for the New Year. Stay tuned for a list of films coming up in January!

a documentary about Shopping!

Rainbow Town Sun. Dec. 5, 6 pm

Rainbow Town Sun. Dec. 5, 6 pm

Rainbow Town is the portrait of an orphanage in Liberia that provides a home, family and hope to hundreds of children whose parents were killed by the war. Maker Lauren Selmon Roberts and her collaborators spent over six months filming this inspiring doc. A gorgeous story about how faith can cultivate community and creativity in the midst of wreckage. See more about the film here at http://rainbowtown.org/movie. Makers will be present.

Big Muddy IMC Movie night changing back to Fridays at 7 pm! SOON!

By popular demand, starting SOON. Nothing else to say 'bout it.

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