Late April and May Day events at Sedition
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.
There are also a slew of other events going on this week that we hope you can come out to at Sedition Books. Tomorrow night we will be hosting our Monthly Dinner and a Movie featuring the film Persepolis. And later in the week, a very important event for the future of Sedition is taking place. We really hope you can come out to our May Day Benefit show at Mango’s. It’s gonna be a blast and we have a slew of creditors that are hoping it is as successful as we do!
Sedition Books is still 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 You can also look for us on facebook or myspace or follow our news on twitter-just search for seditionbooks.
All events are free but we can always use your donations for the infoshop and the touring bands and speakers.
Hey speaking of donations, we recently received a vast mountain of books that were donated by the Rhizome Collective's now defunct radical library in Austin—a sad story but fortunately we were able to save a lot of the books for Sedition’s library. We are hoping that someone out there has a couple of sturdy book shelves we could have to house the new titles. Call the store to arrange pick up or delivery...
=============================
Wednesday, April 28th
4:30 pm
Houston Anarchist Black Cross meeting
Houston ABC will have its weekly meeting this Wednesday and they need YOUR help.
This small group of prison abolitionists carries out a pamphlets-to-prisoners project—fulfilling radical literature requests from prisoners across the Southern U.S. every month.
They also distribute Captive Voices, a publication written and edited by and for prisoners.
With more volunteers ABC could take on additional projects, or an expansion of services. Don't forget all those behind the prison walls - join Houston Anarchist Black Cross for their next meeting! Free all political prisoners! Down with the prison industrial complex!
More info on the history and purpose of the Anarchist Black Cross at:
http://zinelibrary.info/files/abc_brochure.pdf
=============================
Wednesday, April 28th
7:30 pm
Dinner and a Movie: Persepolis
Come out for a delicious vegan meal and screening of Persepolis!
Based on Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel of the same name, Persepolis follows a young girl as she comes of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. The animated film deals with Communism, religious fundamentalism, imperialism, and travel in the context of 20th century Iran.
A brilliant portrait of Iran during and after the revolution, as well as a wonderful story of a rebellious young girl growing up during an increasingly repressive society.
Dinner to be served at 7-7:30, Movie at eight.
$5.00 suggested donation.
=============================
Thursday, April 29th
8:00 PM
Anarchist Cafe Night
When 8 rolls around and you get that political itch, Anarchist Cafe is there to scratch it.
Swing by every Thursday evening as Sedition opens its doors late, pulls out as many tables as it can muster, and puts on a pot of coffee.
Come to relax with your friends or to meet new ones!
Coffee, tea and cookies will be free, but donations towards the space or someday serving tasty, Boss-free Zapatista grown coffee are greatly appreciated.
=============================
Saturday, May 1st
8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Mango's (403 Westheimer @Taft)
May Day Benefit Show for Sedition: Dissent, Delta Block, Redriver, Los Area 51
This year, cap off May Day’s marches, demonstrations and chanting with an evening full of loud music - all for a good cause. And what better cause on May Day than supporting your favorite infoshop to help us keep radical events & books comin’ to Houston!
Featuring:
Dissent
The Delta Block
Los Area 51
Redriver
CopWarmth
All proceeds go to Sedition Books - for rent, to pay off old bills, and to expand our selection of literature for the community!
=============================
Friday, May 7th
2:00 PM
Black Death All-Stars w/ Company of Ghosts
Early show w/ Black Death All-Stars and Company of Ghosts at Sedition.
Acoustic, bluegrass punk for the afternoon lounge crowd!
http://www.myspace.com/blackdeathallstars
=============================
Saturday, May 8th
9:00 PM-????
Sedition Benefit House Party
(Address TBA)
Yeah, you read that right. A house party! All out for the kegger to raise some funds for Sedition Books!
Featuring:
Brook Pridemore--Trash folk superhero!
http://craftyrecords.net/brookpridemore.cfm
Champion!--Houston's own anarcho-folk badass...
and more...
$5 suggested donation
=============================
Every Monday and Thursday
10:00 AM
Yoga at Sedition Books!
Every Monday and Thursday at 10 AM
Starting in April, Yoga classes will be available at Sedition Books two mornings a week.
Classes are taught by Fran Wygant, a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor. Yoga classes are free, but a donation per class is greatly appreciated! Bring a mat if you have one and bring a friend!
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The following events will not be at Sedition Books but you will probably see some of us there!
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Saturday, May 1st
4:00 PM
May Day March for Dignity and Respect
The Coalition in Defense of the Community is proud to announce our May First community action in the City of Houston. Given the political situation in which we find ourselves in, it is time that we make our voices heard and let the Nation know that we will no longer be silenced! We need immigration reform now! ! Our community deserves respect and dignity
The march will start at: 5900 Bellaire Blvd (corner w/ Renwick)
We are marching:
-For respect to immigrant workers’ rights.
-For the right to be acknowledged, “to come out of the shadows”, through a just immigration reform for all the contributions immigrants make.
-For the right to family unification and a stop to the raids and deportations.
-For respect to the human rights of all immigrants and refugees.
-For Passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the DREAM Act!
-For justice for all!
-For unity amongst ALL communities.
For more info visit: www.houstonmarches.info or call: (832)497-5035
=============================
Sunday May 2nd
2:00 PM-5:00PM
The Real School
1525 E. 32nd 1/2 St., Houston, TX 77022
The Real School Co-op (www.therealschoolhouston.org) will be hosting a potluck and community building and networking event on Sunday May 2nd from 2-5pm at 1525 E. 32nd 1/2 St., Houston, TX 77022.
We want to use the event to discuss the future of the co-op and our efforts to collaborate with other progressive groups in Houston in the joint purchase of a property. We will provide drinks and some snacks. Bring food to share if you can.
