Hey Everyone,

Tonight from 7 to 8pm is the last Upstream show of the year. Andrea and Lauren are graduating, so they will not be returning. However, Anna J will continue on in the quest for Social Justice in Austin and the rest of the world. Tune in tonight to hear our Goodbyes and a look back at the past year.

Thanks,
Upstream

Check out Upstream Radio from 7 to 8pm every Thursday evening. We are a social justice show, which focuses on issues that are effecting people globally and right here in Austin. Tomorrow, we are having Kymberlie Quong Charles on our show to speak about raising a gender neutral child in a gendered world. What if you don't want your baby to fit into a blue or pink world? What happens when you want hir to decide for hirself? How does one do this, when our society is so focused on categorizing its children?

Okay, I know that I have a community programming show, so I am not supposed to dip into the music population, BUT I love the band Ojos de Brujo. I have been going through a Spanish music phase, which is how I came across them. They are a fantastic self-proclaimed Flamenco, hip hop band, and I love them for it. Their latest album, Techari, is my favorite thus far, because it is more dynamic and intricate than previous albums. For more information, you can check out their website at www.ojosdebrujo.com or www.myspace.com/ojosdebrujo.

Today is wear your jeans to work day. Why?

Hey Everyone,

Tomorrow is going to be a great show on Upstream. We are hosting Sandy Bruce, the executive director of the Sims foundation, and Teresa Taylor, drummer of the Butthole Surfers. We shall be talking about the beautiful side of madness: How mental health issues can positively impact someone's life. Think about all of the great musicians and artists who had depression or bipolar disorder or some other mental health issue. Where would we be without them?