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Welcome to the Civic Media Center

If you have realized that the news you get in the mainstream press isn't really comprehensive or even truthful, and that a lot of news and views are filtered out of the mainstream press outlets, libraries, and thus, public debate, then you've found a home.

We are one of the few alternative libraries in the U.S. We carry over ten-thousand books, journals, 'zines, videotapes, audio tapes, and newspapers by independent, non-corporate press on a wide variety of subjects.

We're a true 501.c3 non-profit, supported by memberships, donations, community volunteers, and several community groups in Gainesville, Florida which use the Center regularly as a meeting place or office space, and make regular donations.

Hours of operation

We are open Monday thru Thursday, 2pm-8pm
Friday & Saturday 2pm-6pm
Visit us at 1021 West University Avenue.
Call us at (352) 373-0010 and fuel your activist mind!

It's Our 14th Birthday!

On Wednesday, October 17th, the CMC invites all of it's members to gather in support to celebrate fourteen years of history and activism. Again, this year, the event will be held in the Spanish Court of the Historic Thomas Center. This event centers around dinner and wine catered by local businesses and our volunteers. Our honored speaker, Jennifer Van Bergen, a local activist and author will speak on "Informed Citizenry-The Foundations of Democracy."
The Dinner will be at 7:00 PM, and the speaker at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available in advance for $15 each from the CMC, Omni Books, and Wild Iris or at the door that evening for $20. We hope to see you all there and help us honor 14 years making history.

For more information come by or call: (352) 373-0010.

New Coordinator: Sam Acosta

The Civic Media Center is proud to welcome our newest Coordinator Samantha Acosta. Sam will be working with Sylvia Arnold once current Coordinator Jen Bame steps down. Sam, a previous CMC volunteer, is a first-year student at the University of Florida where she is studying Linguistics. In high school, Sam was President of her Amnesty International School Chapter and Vice President of the Young Democrats Chapter. She has helped to organize benefits for organizations such as Books Not Bombs and for Hurricane Relief.

Sam has already made a place for herself here at the CMC amongst volunteers and members, helping to staff and organize various events, like the hit summer fundraiser "Marx in Soho." Sam exudes a warmth and intelligence sure to enhance community and student interest in the CMC . We can't wait to see what life and ideas Samantha Acosta brings to the role of Co-coordinator. Congrats, Sam and good luck!

Marx in Soho tickets available NOW

CIVIC MEDIA CENTER PRESENTS THE PLAY "MARX IN SOHO" BY HOWARD ZINN AT THE MATHESON MUSEUM

- WHEN: Saturday, July 28th at 8pm
- WHERE: Matheson Museum (513 E. University Ave)
- TICKETS: $15 in advance, $20 at the door

The Civic Media Center is proud to present the one-act play, "Marx in Soho," written by famed historian Howard Zinn. The CMC is flying in actor Bob Weick from Philadelphia for one night only. The premise of the play is this: Marx has returned from the grave for one night to defend his ideas in modern Soho (or Gainesville!). While working on his paper, "Capital," he sees the application of his ideas all around him--and so does the audience.

"Marx in Soho" has received tremendous critical praise. The author, Howard Zinn, has said, “(Weick)captured Marx and his ideas with the proper strength and subtlety, moving very effectively through a range of moods: humorous,angry, poignant." In addition to being humorous and a great performance, the play has allowed people of all ages to view Marx in a new light. Douglas Keating of the Philadelphia Inquirer says, "Though Marx has been demonized by some as the father of communism, Robert Weick portrays him as a personable man devoted to his wife and family." Other praise includes Steven Walker of The Chronicle, who says, "Actor Bob Weick[...] succeeded in showing how relevant Marx's ideas are to modern times by speaking to the world's current international unrest and addressing local issues."

Tickets are now available, and can be purchased in advance at Wild Iris Books, Omni Books, Hyde N Zeek Records, and the Civic Media Center for $15. Tickets will be $20 at the door. Visit the CMC's website for more information: www.civicmediacenter.org.

CMC No Longer Accepting Applications

The Civic Media Center is no longer accepting applications for the job of CMC Co-coordinator. Thanks to everyone who applied, and we look forward to meeting with you. Interviews will be scheduled after the Board of Directors has a change to look over the applications and form a hiring committee. If there are any questions, please call us at the CMC. Thanks!

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