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April 20, 2008
4/20 in Madison: See you at 4:20?
Posted by Gary Storck
Sunday, April 20, 2008
While public 420 celebrations will occur in some locations this Sunday, members of Madison’s cannabis culture will likely be confining most of their revelry to small private gatherings, despite good outdoor inhaling weather. At least a couple of local nightclubs are hosting events Sunday night, but of course, any herbal celebrations must happen clandestinely, given cannabis prohibition.
And yes, I’m a little bitter about cannabis prohibition, particularly after having to return to it after a week in California earlier this month. A little freedom can really have a dramatic effect on a prohibition-weary soul like myself.
Madison will not be like Boulder, Colorado, for example, where medical use is legal and possession for other use decriminalized. In Boulder, the annual 4/20 "smoke-out" will be held on the Colorado University (CU) campus.
"4/20 is our largest activist event of the year. We expect over 10,000 people to be at this year's 4/20," said Alex Douglas, a member of the NORML board of directors for the CU chapter told the Colorado Daily. "It's more than a smoke-out this year, its going to be more of an activist rally where people are holding signs."
NORML at CU, who does not support anyone smoking marijuana at the 4/20 event, will also host guest speakers and a concert, all part of activities that will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Daily reported.
Unfortunately, UW-Madison not only lacks a NORML chapter but a SSDP chapter that once held a regional conference has become nearly dormant due to graduation attrition. Throw in apathy and fear and it seems that more beer than 420 will be consumed on 4/20 here.
All is not lost. Us graybeards out in the community will make sure there is a Harvest Fest 38 this October.
Meanwhile, check out these 4/20 events in Madison on Sunday!
4/20 celebration with Natty Nation, Nama Rupa, Tropical Riddims Sound System will be at the Majestic Theatre starting at 8 pm.
At the High Noon Saloon: Jose & Sumlimes (Sublime tribute) Copper Still Foundry (as Drive-By Truckers) and Baghdad Scuba Review (Beatles tribute). 9:00 PM / $6 cover / 21 and up.
As for cannabis activism on a regional/global level, on May 3, 2008, there will be a march in Stevens Point WI in support of cannabis law reform. The march is part of a global effort involving cities across the globe. Eau Claire is also listed, but Madison NORML has been unable to verify and details as to time/location, etc.
Here’s the details for the Global March in Stevens Point: Saturday, May 3, 2008, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Gather at K mart parking lot, Business 51 Stevens Point, WI
See you at 4:20.
Posted by Gary at April 20, 2008 12:34 AM
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