MICHAEL MOORE'S "SLACKER UPRISING TOUR" IN EUGENE!
EVENT: The University of Oregon's Cultural Forum presents Oscar-winning filmmaker
of "Fahrenheit 9/11" and #1 bestselling author Michael Moore.
DATE/TIME: Monday, Oct. 18 at 12:00 Noon
LOCATION: Lane Event Center at the Fairgrounds, located at 13th and Monroe (Eugene OR)
TICKETS: $5.00
U of O ON-SALE:
Monday, October 11 at 9 a.m. for UO Community (with current ID) Available
through U of O Ticket Office window in the EMU, cash only (limit 4 tickets
per person)
PUBLIC ON-SALE:
On-sale to general public on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. through U of O
Ticket Office, charge by phone at (541) 346-4363 or at window in the EMU
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Moore's show will consist of his monologue, interaction with the audience,
and a few surprise guests. He will read letters he's received from soldiers
in Iraq (published in his new book, "Will They Ever Trust Us Again --
Letters from the War Zone"), offer prizes for people who register to vote,
and conduct the "world's largest karaoke sing-a-long" to John Ashcroft's
"Let the Eagle Soar." At many venues Moore will show as yet-unseen clips
from his "Fahrenheit 9/11" DVD (to be released October 5), and give everyone
present a chance to win their own "pet goat."
"It should be a lot of fun," said Moore. "Most Americans don't vote, and
it's not all that hard to understand why. So, I'd like to offer them some
incentives to give it a try, just this once. The 50% who are the non-voters
are never called by pollsters and are usually ignored by candidates. Should
just a few percentage points of the 100 million non-voters decide to show up
on November 2 -- watch out." Moore said his goal is to see that over 56%
of the voting public votes in this election -- something that has not
happened since 1968.
"It is not the wealthy and the elite who don't vote," added Moore. "The
non-voters are the poor, the disenfranchised, the single moms and young
people. I am calling for a non-voter uprising, led by thousands of campus
slackers who proudly sleep 'til noon and who believe papers are for rolling,
not reading. They are rightfully cynical, but this year their motto will be:
"Bush and Kerry Both Suck -- That's Why I'm Voting for John Kerry!"
With a number of venues already sold out, over 600,000 people are expected
to show up on his tour. Early word of Moore's tour has already sparked
protests by campus Republicans and two schools have already caved to
pressure to cancel Moore's event. "I understand why some Bush supporters
might be upset," Moore reflected. "I would be, too, if I only had a few
weeks left in power."
Catherine Matthys, Contemporary Issues Coordinator for the U of O Cultural
Forum is thrilled to be able to offer this exciting opportunity to the
community: "During one of the most politically charged elections of the
century, it's crucial for cultural icons like Michael Moore to become
involved with encouraging young people to vote."
Visit www.michaelmoore.com for more information and press materials.
EVENT: The University of Oregon's Cultural Forum presents Oscar-winning filmmaker
of "Fahrenheit 9/11" and #1 bestselling author Michael Moore.
DATE/TIME: Monday, Oct. 18 at 12:00 Noon
LOCATION: Lane Event Center at the Fairgrounds, located at 13th and Monroe (Eugene OR)
TICKETS: $5.00
U of O ON-SALE:
Monday, October 11 at 9 a.m. for UO Community (with current ID) Available
through U of O Ticket Office window in the EMU, cash only (limit 4 tickets
per person)
PUBLIC ON-SALE:
On-sale to general public on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. through U of O
Ticket Office, charge by phone at (541) 346-4363 or at window in the EMU
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Moore's show will consist of his monologue, interaction with the audience,
and a few surprise guests. He will read letters he's received from soldiers
in Iraq (published in his new book, "Will They Ever Trust Us Again --
Letters from the War Zone"), offer prizes for people who register to vote,
and conduct the "world's largest karaoke sing-a-long" to John Ashcroft's
"Let the Eagle Soar." At many venues Moore will show as yet-unseen clips
from his "Fahrenheit 9/11" DVD (to be released October 5), and give everyone
present a chance to win their own "pet goat."
"It should be a lot of fun," said Moore. "Most Americans don't vote, and
it's not all that hard to understand why. So, I'd like to offer them some
incentives to give it a try, just this once. The 50% who are the non-voters
are never called by pollsters and are usually ignored by candidates. Should
just a few percentage points of the 100 million non-voters decide to show up
on November 2 -- watch out." Moore said his goal is to see that over 56%
of the voting public votes in this election -- something that has not
happened since 1968.
"It is not the wealthy and the elite who don't vote," added Moore. "The
non-voters are the poor, the disenfranchised, the single moms and young
people. I am calling for a non-voter uprising, led by thousands of campus
slackers who proudly sleep 'til noon and who believe papers are for rolling,
not reading. They are rightfully cynical, but this year their motto will be:
"Bush and Kerry Both Suck -- That's Why I'm Voting for John Kerry!"
With a number of venues already sold out, over 600,000 people are expected
to show up on his tour. Early word of Moore's tour has already sparked
protests by campus Republicans and two schools have already caved to
pressure to cancel Moore's event. "I understand why some Bush supporters
might be upset," Moore reflected. "I would be, too, if I only had a few
weeks left in power."
Catherine Matthys, Contemporary Issues Coordinator for the U of O Cultural
Forum is thrilled to be able to offer this exciting opportunity to the
community: "During one of the most politically charged elections of the
century, it's crucial for cultural icons like Michael Moore to become
involved with encouraging young people to vote."
Visit www.michaelmoore.com for more information and press materials.
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