My name is Jasun "Plaedo" Wellman, and I wash dishes at the Moscow Food Co-op. Beyond being a dishwasher I like to write and to perform socially/environmentally conscious art. Last spring I co-organized and performed at the first Free Your Mind Forum held at the University of Idaho.

Inspired by the success and positivity of the first event some friends and I have decided to organize another event: The Express Yourself Festival, Saturday September 27 from 2:30 – 9 p.m at East City Park. This is a free event, open to all.

The Express Yourself Festival is designed as an opportunity for people from the campus and community to come together and have a good time. The event is also a place for local artist and activist to express themselves. There will be a stage show featuring awesome live music and speeches by local social justice and environmental rights groups who will also have tables to promote their causes. There will also be tables for local visual artist such as sculptors and painters to share and sell their work (if you would like to show your work contact me). The event is also a harvest potluck so bring some food to share (also bring silverware and dishes so that we don't have to waste Styrofoam and paper plates). We are working on setting up a co-opted daycare for the event and there will be family friendly games. The event will end with a free-for-all jam and everyone is invited to share the stage together. I hope to see you there, expressing yourself and getting inspired by others who choose to express themselves.