PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/2/07

“WARM UP” WITH MENDOCINO COAST FREE SKOOL SATURDAY AT
ALL-AGES COMMUNITY CELEBRATION IN MENDOCINO

As we reach the half-way point of another chilly winter, the volunteers with the Mendocino Coast Free Skool are excitedly planning a “warm” community celebration Saturday, February 10, 6-10pm with live music, performance and a winter potluck meal, free to people of all ages. “The Winter Warm Up For Spring Session 2007” will be held one-night only in the beautiful Preston Hall, on Main Street in Mendocino. The featured band, “Tofu Sue’s Kitchen,”
brings together four local musicians fronted by guitarist and songstress Sue Nagle to perform earth and spirit inspired folk, funk and reggae. Tofu Sue’s Kitchen was an audience favorite at the last year’s Abalone Festival at the Caspar Community Center. The “Winter Warm Up” offers a unique opportunity to enjoy an evening of live music and talented local performance free of charge in a comfortable, family-friendly, alcohol-free environment.

“We want this event to share the spirit of Free Skool,” remarked organizer Jez Anderson. “Not only will be have danceable live music, but we’re also looking forward to performances by local belly-dancers, a winter-foods potluck, activities for youth and The Return of the Free Box. We invite folks to bring a favorite dish for the potluck, as well as clothes and household items for the Free Box.” Free Box items that do not find their way to a new home at the event will be donated to local charities.

Free Skool supporters from accross the coast are getting involved: Middle Eastern bellydance instructor Elika Freeman of Westport is choreographing a special trio dance performance for the evening. Albion slam-poet/vocalist Destiny Laird is on the schedule to deliver her signature blend of conscious rap and spoken-word poetry. Laird, now 21, may be remembered for an impromptu performance at the 2005 Living Culture Festival at Jughandle Creek Farm in Caspar, where she brought the crowd to their feet for a standing ovation.

Saturday’s Winter Warm Up will bring together Free Skool volunteers, supporters and community members to celebrate the past two years of Free Skool classes and events and prepare for a Spring 2007 session. The evening will include opportunities for community members to share input, ideas and inspiration for future Free Skool projects and classes. A photo display highlighting Free Skool 2005-2007 is planned. The event will start at 6pm with a short invocation ceremony to gather warm wishes for the Spring 2007 session, followed by the potluck and live performances. Kitchen facilities are available to warm up food, and serving utensils and platters will be provided.