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Knockdown Center Hosts Huge ‘Stay Nasty’ Festival to Help the Resistance Get Organized

Music, art, comedy, and activism come together in a four day festival to give people options for how to get involved.

By Magdalena Waz

Jan. 11, 2017 · 2 min read

Arts & Culture

Knockdown Center Hosts Huge ‘Stay Nasty’ Festival to Help the Resistance Get Organized

Music, art, comedy, and activism come together in a four day festival to give people options for how to get involved.

Magdalena Waz January 11, 2017Jan 11, 2017 · 2 min read

After a very sad total disaster of a press conference delivered to us by none other than America’s President Elect, you may be looking for ways to not fall into despair’s waiting maw. Thankfully, Knockdown Center is coming to the rescue this weekend with four days of action, art, and music.

The festivities for “Stay Nasty” kick off tomorrow with a free opening reception for the Nasty Women exhibit at…

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