BRAD ALLEN: ROCK THE VOTE >>>
Let’s say you’ve been feeling sluggish in the political sphere; maybe you’re frustrated with the current political course but not sure there’s anything you can do about it. You spend a lot of Wednesday nights standing up for live music but very few Wednesday afternoons standing up at political rallies or fighting for social justice. What if crowding into the Longshoreman’s Hall could count toward social activism and political change?
The University of Washington Tacoma’s Student Activities Board will host Rock the Vote this afternoon from 5-8 p.m. at the Longshoreman’s Hall. Local bands such as Tsavo, political figures and the Pierce County auditor’s office will be on site to encourage people to register to vote.
And what do rock concerts and politics have in common? Most political advisors agree door knocking is the most effective way to get people out to vote. The Rock the Vote nationwide campaign â€" established in 1992 â€" zeroes in on that face-to-face contact but gears it toward 18- to 29-year-olds with the notion that people are passionate about music, and music’s a great way to reach out to people.
The Rock the Vote event is open to all groups. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, rally.
[Longshoremen’s Hall, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 5-8 p.m., no cover, 1710 Market St., Tacoma]