Join us for Riverside Chats, where we spotlight the do-gooders, newsmakers, and rebels of our community. This month, we're thrilled to host Luke Baumgarten - the founder of RANGE Media!
Luke is a key figure in Spokane's community and has been actively involved in various community-building initiatives, including the Spokane Workers Co-op.
RANGE Media, initiated as a personal project by Luke in April 2020, has grown into a dedicated media organization with a focus on the Inland Northwest. Its mission is to provide a platform that highlights the perspectives of marginalized communities, ensuring that news and information are accessible to everyone.
One of the unique aspects of RANGE is its ownership structure. It's owned by the Spokane Workers Cooperative, which means that all its employees have a stake in the organization. This model promotes independence and aligns with RANGE's commitment to community engagement.
In our chat, we'll explore the journey of RANGE Media, its goals, and its impact on the community. We'll also discuss the challenges and opportunities of running a media organization in today's dynamic landscape.
We hope to see you there for an insightful conversation about local media and its role in shaping our community.
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Learning & Lectures | Current Affairs | Arts & Culture |
Mon, Dec 02 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Dec 03 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Dec 04 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Dec 05 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Dec 06 | 10:00AM to 4:00PM |
Sat, Dec 07 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Dec 08 | 12:00PM to 4:00PM |
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
66 public computer stations
MEETING & STUDY ROOMS
300 person capacity nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall (pronounced: inn-whi-whi-ettk, a Salish word meaning Life in the Water)
256 capacity combined event space on the 1st floor
34 person capacity maker studio
2 conference rooms
2 reservable co-working spaces in the Business Lab
5 study rooms
Media Studios – production studio, recording studio, and video studio
SERVICES
Friends of the Library used book store
New Leaf Café
Business Lab with Bloomberg Terminal & Coworking Space
Computer Lab (Faxing, copying, scanning, printing)
Inland Northwest Special Collections
KYRS Radio
Shimmer (public art) by John Rogers
River Rumpus Children’s Playspace
Serenity Room