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.
Hey there folks,
Sedition is excited to let you know that any day now boxes of shiny new slingshot organizers should be showing up at our collective doorstep. we also just got a copy of the new AK press Vegan Cookbook called "Another Dinner is Possible" rush on over if you think you need that tome for your kitchen library.
Hey Houston,
Sorry for the last minute update to the upcoming events at Sedition but we were waiting on confirmation of a speaker at tomorrow's screening of Incident at Oglala.
Lawrence Sampson, a former Houston based member of AIM and a board member of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee, will be introducing the film with an update on Leonard Peltier's situation after the denial of parole in July of this year. So come out to find out more!
Hey there folks,
This week is gonna be a bit quiet at Sedition, so we are gonna use this space to remind you that Sedition is available for you or your group to use for events--speakers, readings, film screenings, etc. Sedition is a community space so let us know how we can best serve the many community based activist organizations out there!
Hey there folks,
The rest of September is jam packed with great events so be sure to come out and check some out!. This week we will be hosting Robert Jensen's presentation on Race and White Privilege. It seems like we will be approaching capacity so if you own a folding chair please bring it. Seating will be first come first served. We will also have a limited number of Dr. Jensen's many books for sale.
Sedition Books is located at 901 Richmond Avenue (That's one block east of Montrose) and you can call or check out our website for more info: 713.523.0807 or www.seditionbooks.org
So. First things first. I know we promised that we would never spam you with undesired emails and even when we did it would only be once a week. Sorry. Sometimes events get organized at the last minute and these two are both super important and happening this weekend.
...So come on out to learn about and support labor struggles in Mexico and to demand immigrants' rights in the USA!
Sedition Books is located at 901 Richmond Avenue (That's one block east of Montrose) and you can call or check out our website for more info: 713.523.0807 or www.seditionbooks.org
CORRECTION: The Sept 12th event at Rice Cinema with Babak Zahraie has been canceled. If we are able to reschedule, we will be sure to let everyone know!
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Hey folks,
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Happy Labor Day. I know I know this isn't the real Labor Day. We celebrated that back on May 1st. But hey it's a day off for some folks and that's worthy of a celebration in itself.
Hey folks,
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Happy Labor Day. I know I know this isn't the real Labor Day. We celebrated that back on May 1st. But hey it's a day off for some folks and that's worthy of a celebration in itself.
Some great events coming up this week and next week so be sure to come out and support your local infoshop. We have a surprise screening of Rebellious Pixels political video remixes on Wednesday so drop everything and come check out a feminist vision of Buffy taking on the creepy stalker vision of Twilight's Edward Cullen.
Hey all
OK OK so "end" of summer is probably an overstatement but some of you went back to school this week and that has to feel like a changing of the seasons regardless of the 100 degree heat and humidity.
Hey y'all
Did you see that meteor shower? Yeah, neither did I...but the good news is there will be some terrestrial stargazing to do this Saturday evening at Super Happy Fun Land. Sedition needs an influx of cash so we can pay off our distributors and get new stuff for the shelves. So mark your calendars and come out to support your favorite anarchist infoshop this weekend.
But if for some terrible reason you can't make it out on Saturday evening, there are some other great events happening at the shop this week!
