Hey Seditious Friends,
We've been closed a little more than normal in the last few weeks, so if you've been by, we apologize.
On the other hand, think about volunteering to help keep the doors open more consistently! If you want to volunteer, send an e-mail to seditioncollective@yahoo.com ("Volunteer" in the subject line), and we'll hook you up. We ask you to shadow four shifts before opening the store on your own. Other volunteer opportunities are making and distributing flyers, organizing books, and setting up events.
Our collective meetings are still every Monday at 8 pm, so we invite those interested to attend.
We're also always in need of events, so don't be shy to ask about doing an event here. Speakers, concerts, skill shares, you name it- just give us a little advance notice!
So swing by the store, stay for an event, or come in to help out!!
September Events
Volunteer Training
Sunday, September 11
12 Noon (should end around 1, but stay as long as you want!)
We'll be doing a training on how to staff the store. After coming to the training, we ask you to shadow an experienced volunteer for a few shifts until you can apply for a key and open the store yourself. There's lots of things to do around the store, so the more hands the better!
Know Your Rights With The Police
Monday, September 12
7-9 PM
When can the police stop me?
Where can they search?
And how can I answer an officer's questions?
Come find the answers to these and other questions at this educational event covering your rights when encountering the cops on the streets, in your car, at demonstrations, and on public transport.
Presented by Brian Harrison,
graduate from the University of Houston Law Center.
Friday Night Movie
"V for Vendetta"
Friday, September 16
8 pm
Not to be shown as a statement of our political ideology, we thought we'd show some blockbusters here to unwind on a Friday night.
While a favorite amongst many radicals, "V for Vendetta" does not come without controversy. After the movie we'll be talking about how the film portrays direct action, propaganda of the deed and struggle against fascism, as well as its celebration of "Supermen" and how it perpetuates traditional narratives with regards to the treatment of women.
Dinner and a Movie
"The Chicago Ten"
Wednesday, September 21
Dinner 7:30, Movie 8 pm
Blending archival footage with modern animation, this documentary examines the massive protests besetting the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention, and the courtroom trial of several activists and participants in the aftermath.
Among those featured are Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, who were charged with inciting a riot, Tom Hayden, and Bobby Seale.
$5 suggested donation.
Tentative Events
(we'll send a confirmation when we know for sure!)
Report Back from Tar Sands Actions in DC
Proposed date: Thursday, September 15 @ 7
Local Activists went to DC recently to protest the proposed tar sands pipeline from Canada to Texas. Hear more about the issue and the actions to stop the pipeline.
Crafts W/ Shanna
Saturday, September 17
Come sew with us or get some tips! Shanna will be here to answer your questions on hand stitching machine stitching.
It’s that time again!
Sedition will be celebrating another year of serving Houston with radical literature, speakers and events. Thanks to all who have helped make it happen.
DON’T MISS our 2nd-Annual Birthday Bash – this Saturday, July 31st, Noon-late!
Featuring carnival games, a slew of great workshops, vegan BBQ and an afterparty @ Ponderosa - 80's Dance Party plus drinks!
(details and schedule of workshops below)
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First, a note on open hours and volunteers…
As always, but especially at the moment, we need volunteers!
Hey Folks,
It's gonna be a bit quieter at ye olde infoshoppe this week. A slew of the collective and some of our volunteers headed up to Detroit for the US Social Forum. They'll be back next week, but until then be sure to call (713-523-0807) and make sure we are open before trekking over to check out the new books in the library.
Hey folks,
Thanks heaps to the good folks at the Kansas Street house that hosted our most recent fundraiser. We are gradually digging ourselves out of debt and you know what that means, yep we bought more great books. We recently acquired a slew of new anarchist titles including perrenial favorites by Emma Goldman and Bakunin. Those classics were complemented by a special order to bring our feminism section up to date as well. So come on in and see the new goodies lining the shelves.
Hey Houstonites,
May Day in Houston went off pretty much without a hitch. Thousands of folks marched through Southwest Houston to demand a just immigration policy and to denounce the racist Law 1070 recently enacted in Arizona. Later that evening Sedition hosted a benefit at Mango's and it was a rollicking success! Thanks to everyone who came out to support the infoshop and especially the bands that played and the patient bartenders.
Hey folks,
Hope that you are as excited as we are about May Day. On the International Day of the Worker what better way to commemorate the achievements and ongoing challenges of working people all over the globe than a march for the rights of immigrant workers. Given the recent passage of the US’s most draconian Immigration Law in Arizona, this is a great time to show solidarity with immigrants across the country and right here in Houston.
Just to remind everyone!
Join Sedition Books and KPFT in welcoming Bob Jensen back to Houston.
Friday April 16th
7:00 PM
at the
Houston Institute for Culture
708-B Telephone Road (Next door to Bohemeo's)
What Does It Mean to Be a Human Being? The Mistaken Identities of Nation/Race/Gender
A Talk and Discussion with Robert Jensen on the themes in his last four books:
All My Bones Shake: Seeking a Progressive Path to the Prophetic Voice, Soft Skull Press, 2009.
Getting Off: Pornography and the End of Masculinity, South End Press, 2007.
Hey y'all
We have a slew of events coming up but perhaps the most pressing one is a show that was scheduled for TONIGHT! That's right, come out and support local acts that support Sedition.
We are also just a week away from Bob Jensen's talk on Nation, Race and Gender at the Houston Institute for Culture. And don't forget the volunteer training that we are hosting next Saturday. We are always looking for new folks to get involved with the infoshop and this is the easiest way to train a bunch of folks at one time in a festive environment. or something like that.
Hey y'all
We have a slew of events coming up but perhaps the most pressing one is a show that was scheduled for TONIGHT! That's right, come out and support local acts that support Sedition.
We are also just a week away from Bob Jensen's talk on Nation, Race and Gender at the Houston Institute for Culture. And don't forget the volunteer training that we are hosting next Saturday. We are always looking for new folks to get involved with the infoshop and this is the easiest way to train a bunch of folks at one time in a festive environment. or something like that.
