Friends of the Library:
This is a reminder that this Saturday, February 11th,
the Hi-Dive is hosting the third annual Off the Wall
80's Prom. This year, it will benefit the Denver Zine Library.
Featuring DJs Jason and Al and a set by the Breezy
Porticos.
Please come out and support your favorite library and
love.
$5 suggested at the door. Unfortunately this event is
not all ages.
7 S. Broadway.
Email us for more information at dzl@...
Michel Valdez is coming to Denver to remind us how ridiculous elementary school can be. This zinester from LA will be reading from School Daze, a zine about his experiences as a teacher's assistant. In it, he describes not only what he teaches the students but also what he's learned: "You haven't lived until you've been stabbed repeatedly in the leg with a number two pencil."
And... breaking into the local zine scene, support Denver zinesters Anna Inazu (behind wire fences), Shannon Perez-Darby (From Here To There And Back Again...) and Andie Lyons (Already Too Much; Never Enough). Also reading is veteran zinester, Kelly Shortandqueer (Shortandqueer).
Thursday, February 16th
7pm
Denver Zine Library: 1644 Platte Street
Food will be provided
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1st Annual Denver Zine Fest!
Saturday, March 11th
10am – 6pm
MATTER
2132 Market Street
Denver, CO
A zine is a self-published small press publication
about a social, political, personal, or artistic
subject. If you are interested in learning how to make
your own zine, or want to trade or sell yours - please
come!
This is a FREE event to vendors and attendees.
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET A TABLE DUDES. GOT SOME
WRITING/INFO/LOVE/OTHER TO SHARE? DO IT!
FREE Workshops on
Screenprinting
Videography
Book Binding
and
Letterpress!
1st Annual Denver Zine Fest!
Saturday, March 11th
10am – 6pm
MATTER
2132 Market Street
Denver, CO
A zine is a self-published small press publication
about a social, political, personal, or artistic
subject. If you are interested in learning how to make
your own zine, or want to trade or sell yours - please
come!
This is a FREE event to vendors and attendees.
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET A TABLE DUDES. GOT SOME
WRITING/INFO/LOVE/OTHER TO SHARE? DO IT!
FREE Workshops on
Screenprinting
Videography
Book Binding
and
Letterpress!
Spread the word!!
For more info, check out http://www.denverzinefest.com
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Please excuse cross-posting, but please do pass this on to whomever you feel would be interested:
Are you a zinester librarian? Do you make a zine about your life as a librarian, about your library or about what you do when you are not busy daydreaming about Dewey?
I am in the process of creating a fully cataloged zine collection at the School of Library and Information Studies Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison that is entirely devoted to works by, for and about library workers and libraries. This collection will work to share information by and about librarians and library workers for the students of our library school and with the greater library community.
Please send a brief description of your zine as well as ordering information to: aasellie@....
Also, if you are aware of any titles that you do
not create but that I might want to add to this collection, please get in touch as well.
Thanks so much! Alycia Sellie SLIS student
Mailing address for the SLIS Library: SLIS Zine Collection SLIS Laboratory Library University of Wisconsin-Madison 4191 Helen C. White Hall 600 N. Park Street Madison, WI 53706
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Thanks for creating this group to honor zine culture in Denver.
Thanks to Stevyn and Kelly of Ironfeather for putting on such an
inspiring event. And thanks to those that attended my documentary
filmmaking workshop at the zinefest. These days, video can be another
form of zine. If anyone would like help or guidance making a film
please let me know and I will help however I can.
Babushka
FRIENDS:
It's sprintime and out of town friends will soon be here to play music at our
library!
Tuesday, April 4th
7 pm
Meneguar (brooklyn)
Matt y Kim (brooklyn)
Constants
Motheater
Biiig Timber
Please come down! Food and open house. Check out our new space. Suggested
donation
at the door.
questions, please contact Kristy 720 210 8451
BIG KID PROM '06
This Time We Get It Right!
Ever wanted a "do-over" for prom?
Never had the prom you wanted because your idea of a
good time differed from the prescribed prom formula?
This Prom is for you!
We're gonna wear what we want, take who we want, and
dance, dance, dance!
...and it won't cost an arm and a leg.
What: Big Kid Prom '06
When: Saturday, June 17th, 2006
Time: 8 pm- 12 am
Where: The Other Side Arts
1644 Platte St.
Denver, CO 80202
Cost: $10-12/One admission. $8-10/Three admissions or
more.
Why: FOR FUN! ...and as a Fundraiser for Queer People
Of Color (QPOC) Lounge Collective and The Colorado
Anti Violence Program (CAVP).
For more info please contact Anna @ 303.507.6811
or email a.inazu@...
or check out www.myspace.com/qpoclounge
Please send to everyone! Thanks!
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Hey everyone!
San Francisco Zine Fest WILL be taking place in 2006
(Sept. 9th + 10th, to be precise)!
After a short spell of uncertainty, the SFZF is back
at CELLspace (2050 Bryant St, in the Mission). This
year's show promises to be a lot of fun, with
workshops, film and animation screenings, and of
course dozens of local artists with everything from
zines and mini-comics to hand-made apparel and prints.
As always, admission will be FREE!
Table space is now available for zine-makers,
cartoonists, and all manner of crafty folk. Sell,
trade, and otherwise share your work with nearly 1000
attendees and your fellow creators. Full tables (8
feet) are only $40 if you sign up before August 19th .
Half tables (4 feet) are $25 all the way up until the
date of the Festival (unfortunately, we had to
increase our table fees because CELLspace's rental
rate went up 25% since last year! However, we are
confident that we will be able to get more attendees
at the show this year and make it fun and successful
for all). We would really love to see each and every
one of you back this year. Due to the limited amount
of time before the Festival, it is very important that
you sign up soon... visit http://www.sfzinefest.com
and fill out our handy registration form tout suite!
Thank you so much for your support!
SFZF 2006 is brought to you by the hard-working folks
at King-Cat Comics (John Porcellino), Pineapple Venetti zine (Misun
Oh) and Family Style zine (Jonas Madden-Connor, François Vigneault,
& Sarah Gion). Many thanks to Calvin Liu, who headed up SFZF 2005,
and Jennifer Starfiend, who started the whole thing. All questions
can be e-mailed to
sfzinefest@... (just like always)!
Yours truly,
the SFZF 2006 Crew
Hey friends of the Denver Zine Library-
The zine library is cosponsoring this fabulous event
and we hope to see you there!
The Pedal Powered Movie Tour: Films About the
U.S.-Mexico Border
Sunday, October 8th, 7pm, $5-10 suggested donation
at Fancy Tiger (1 South Broadway, at Broadway and
Ellsworth)
The Program:
"The Other Side"
By Bill Brown
43 min
Trailer
http://www.brooklynunderground.org/schedule/theotherside.htm
"Ear of the Pollo"
Shannon Spanhake and Camilo Ontiveros
5 min
http://pollo.shannonspanhake.org/
"To the South was 72"
Sabine Gruffat
11 min
http://www.sabinegruffat.com/South.html
"Walking the Line"
Jeremy Levine and Landon Van Soest
57 min
http://www.walkingthelinefilm.com
For more information about the tour, check out
http://homepage.mac.com/r.maisano/bb/index.htm
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Hello friends!
Just wanted to share some of the fun upcoming events with the Denver
Zine Library that you won't want to miss. And give you some updates
of what we've been up to lately.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
* 2007 Denver Zine Calendar Release Party! *
Watercourse Foods (206 E. 13th Ave.)
7 pm - 11 pm
The Denver Zine Library has just published the 2007 Denver Zine
Calendar, which features 16 local zine writers' illustrations and
artwork . We will release the calendar and hold a silent auction to
raise money for our all-volunteer run library.
Please come and support the Denver Zine Library and get your very
own copy of this amazing calendar for just $10! Also, check out our
awesome silent auction of art, services and gift certificates!
The artists: Molly Zackary, Celso, Anna, Kevin, Kelly Shortandqueer,
Kristy Fenton, Jason Heller, Misun Oh, John Porcellino, Amelia
Crewe, Brian Leech, Oren Kyle Cantrell, Dylan Scholinski, Andie
Lyons, Shannon Perez-Darby, Jaks, Eleanor, and Patty.
Please pass on this invitation to everyone you know!
* Upcoming Fancy Tiger class *
Make a zine! - $10
Learn how to make a zine! This class is for people who aren't
really sure what a zine is as well as veteran zinesters looking for
new ideas. Taught by a Denver Zine Librarian, you will hear about
the history of zines and the local zine community, see several
options for zine layouts, and learn the mechanics of assembling a
zine. Come with some creative ideas and leave with a starter zine.
Class fee includes all materials. For more information about zines
in Denver, check out http://www.denverzinelibrary.org
1 – 2 hour class
Saturday, November 11th 4:30-6:30
At Fancy Tiger, 1 South Broadway
http://fancytiger.com/
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
* Fancy Tiger class *
On October 14th, the Denver Zine Library taught their first zine
class at Fancy Tiger. Although we had originally hoped for more than
two people, this intimate class was perfect to help the students get
some ideas for a specific project they're working on together.
Denver, keep your eyes open for a new zine about being a single
mother! We look forward to working with more zine novices and even
veterans at our next class, Saturday 11/11!
* Other zine workshops *
The Denver Zine Library went to two sections of an Introduction to
Women's Studies at Auraria to explain what zines are and the many
ways they can look. Students in both sections got excited about
their class assignment once they saw how much flexibility can be
found in making zines. We hope to get some finished copies donated
to the Denver Zine Library. Thanks to Arlene Sgoutas for
introducting so many folks to zines!
* Pedal Powered Bike Tour *
Along with several other organizations, the Denver Zine Library
hosted a screening of several films as part of the Pedal Powered
Movie Tour. About 40 people came to watch short films addressing the
US-Mexico border. Filmmaker Bill Brown biked from Washington DC to
Boulder to screen the films.
For more information on the tour and descriptions of the films,
check out the website: http://homepage.mac.com/r.maisano/bb/index.htm
DENVER ZINE LIBRARY WISHLIST:
- volunteers
- zine donations
- CD Player
- gift certificates to office supply stores (any amount)
OTHER LOCAL PROJECTS:
Hi, this is Weston of Junktown zine. My girlfriend, Lynne, and I are planning on
putting together a sorta' McSweeny's-style short fiction zine (or literary
review if you want to make legit). We're looking for short stories from Denver,
or maybe just Colorado, based writers for the first issue. In the future, we'll
include writers from elsewhere and maybe have "themes" and whatnot, but for this
first one, it just has to be fiction and you just have to be from Colorado.
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And don't forget...
Visit the zine library located inside The Other Side Arts at:
1644 Platte St., Stuido 103
Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 - 5:00 pm or by appointment
www.denverzinelibrary.org
denverzinelibrary@...
sell yr zines & crafts & art at Flee Art, a free flea market for art!
This Fri. Dec. 1st, at the Oriental Theater.
Registration begins at 3 pm and goes through the night, space
willing. To reserve a spot earlier, email FleeArt@...
There is no fee for artists and admission is Free as well.
check out www.myspace.com/FleeArt
Hello friends!
Hope you all are well and fabulous! Here's the latest and greatest
for the December newsletter from the Denver Zine Library. Happy
reading and hope to see you.
Upcoming Events:
* Come celebrate the 3rd ANNIVERSARY of the DENVER ZINE LIBRARY!! *
Microphones
Wolve
Thanksgiving
Monday December 11th
Glob Glob Glob
3551 Brighton Blvd., Denver
$5 donation, all ages!
doors at 6 pm (for the party)
bands will start promptly at 8 pm!
* E-Tag Fair Trade Holiday Bazaar *
Thursday, December 14
7:00 PM
Mercury Cafe
2199 California St, Denver
$5 suggested donation (no one turned away)
E-Tag will be screening a film about fair trade and local vendors
will be selling fair trade items. Get all your gifts for Christmas
and keep a clean conscience to boot.
Vendors will include:
Project Salvador/People of Hope Crafts
Tzutujil Maya Weavers
Cafe Rebelion
Bete Noir Chocolates
Breakdown Book Collective
Denver Zine Library
* Kevin's Birthday Bash & DZL Fundariser! *
Kevin is one of our favorite zine librarians and what better way to
celebrate than with a party and a fundraiser!
Saturday, January 13th
More details to follow! And there just may be a piñata.
* Denver Zine Library Chili Cook off on Superbowl Sunday *
Enjoy friends, delicious chili and perhaps some football.
Sunday, Feb 4th
Location, Time, and more information to come!
* The Denver Zinefest *
The Denver Zinefest will be on Saturday, March 24, 2007. We are
still in the pre-planning stages, so if you'd like to get involved
in organizing it, please contact us at denverzinelibrary@....
Please pass on the word to other zinesters. We'd love to see out-of-
town zinesters this year.
Previous Events
* 2007 Denver Zine Calendar Release Party! *
The calendar release party/silent auction was a huge success,
resulting in the biggest fundraiser the Denver Zine Library has ever
held. We made about $1,000 in one night! Special thanks to all of
our donors, all of the people who bid on our awesome items and
Watercourse Foods for hosting this fabulous event.
Calendars are still available for $10 and can be purchased from the
Denver Zine Library during open hours, Growler Distro, the Tattered
Cover or Fancy Tiger. E-mail denverzinelibrary@... for more
information or to order a calendar.
Winner of the Denver Zine Library Logo Contest
Dylan Scholinski won our hearts with an amazing logo for the
library! Yay! Look for it on all our zine library flyers and info.
Thanks Dylan!
Denver Zine Library Wish List
- volunteers: Volunteer trainings are set for the 1st Sunday each
month at 2 pm, as needed. If you are interested in becoming a
volunteer, contact denverzinelibrary@... ahead of time so that
we know to hold a training. If you can't make this time, contact us
to set up an appointment!
- zine donations
- CD Player
- gift certificates to office supply stores (any amount)
What's going on in the Local Zine Community?
The new King-Cat,
#67, is out now.
A loose collection of stories and shorter impressions... art, life,
fear and opening up.
Sleeping in the Car in L.A., Colorado Folk Artist Square-Head John,
Walking in San Francisco; plus letters, Top 40, and much much more.
40 digest pages, $3.00
Payable to:
John Porcellino
P.O. Box 18888
Denver, CO 80218
For International orders, Paypal instructions, or
other Info, please visit www.king-cat.net
John will be donating some King-Cats to the Denver Zine Library as
well.
They can also be found at Wax Trax, Capitol Hill Books, Highlander
Comics, and hopefully soon at All In A Dream comics and Fancy Tiger.
Other Information
The Denver Zine Library will be closed the last two weekends in
December. (December 23rd & 24th and December, 30th & 31st)
If you would like to visit the library while we are closed, please
make an appointment. Contact Kelly at 303.861.0246 or
shortandqueer@....
Visit The Denver Zine Library located inside The Other Side Arts at:
1644 Platte St., Stuido 103
Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 - 5:00 pm or by appointment
www.denverzinelibrary.org
denverzinelibrary@...
Hi everyone!
Hope this message finds you well. We have some exciting
announcements that you won't want to miss, especially this year's
2nd Annual Denver Zinefest! Also, don't forget to check out the info
on Homohop West!
Love your friends at the Denver Zine Library
Did you realize that Denver has a thriving and growing zine
community? Are you ready for a zine-packed weekend? You're not
going to want to miss these fantastic events!
***Friday, March 23, 6pm-10pm***
Zine Readings and Pot-luck
The Other Side Arts, 1644 Platte Street
Eat, drink and read (not with your mouth full). Even if you don't
want to read, come and hear the fabulous zinesters who crossed many
rivers and mountains to reach Denver as well as your favorite local
zinesters. Please bring a dish to share. (And get to check out the
awesome Denver Zine Library, located in The Other Side Arts!)
***Saturday, March 24, 10am-6pm***
2nd Annual DENVER ZINE FEST!!!
Andenken Gallery, 2110 Market Street
When was the last time you were in a room with hundreds of people
who support zines, crafts, art and independent media? For those of
you who made it to the last Denver Zine Fest (DZF), we know you've
been biting your nails all year in eager anticipation. If you
missed the spectacular debut DZF, you're not going to want to have
to wait another year.
***Sunday, March 25, 9am-1pm***
Pancake Breakfast
Iron Feather Bookshop, 4931 West 38th Ave
Don't want this fabulous weekend to end? We don't either. Let's
spend one more morning together as a zine community for delicious
pancakes and rockin' DJs in an amazing bookstore.
*** If you are interested in being a vendor at the Denver Zine Fest,
check in with us soon – space is quickly running out! *** We're
still looking for volunteers to help the day of the event. Check
the website for volunteer opportunities. *** Stay up to date year-
round at www.myspace.com/denverzinefest2007 *** Brought to you by
the Denver Zine Library (www.denverzinelibrary.org) and Iron Feather
Bookshop (ironfeather.com) ***
For more information about the Denver Zine Fest, check out
www.denverzinefest.com
And another amazing event you won't want to miss!
BENT LENS CINEMA PRESENTS
*** HOMOHOP WEST ***
A VERY QUEER MIXED*MEDIA HIP HOP EXTRAVAGANZA
APRIL 14, TIVOLI THEATER, TURNHALLE on the AURARIA CAMPUS, DENVER
Join Bent Lens Cinema and Friends as we proudly present…
HOMOHOP WEST – GLBT Hip Hop in the Rockies
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What: A Night of Mixed Media -- Film and Performance Art
When: Saturday, April 14; 7:30pm Film Screening "Pick Up the Mic"
Followed by: 9:30pm Live Performances from The Deep Dickollective,
Paradigm, and more…
Where: Denver, Turnhalle at The Tivoli (on the Auraria Campus/MSCD)
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"Pick Up the Mic"
Director: Alex Hinton [95 Mins]
www.pickupthemic.com
Director Alex Hinton's moving portrayal of the emerging glbt hip
hop, or `homohop,' movement showcases the growing genre and profiles
many of the top queer hip hop artists who are creating this raw, new
body of music. The film chronicles an amazing and unapologetic
underground music movement, and the queer-identified
singers/rappers/hip hoppers who are speaking out through their
performance art – about their lives, their loves, and the homophobic
music culture that surrounds us. We are treated to explosive clips
of their live performances and behind the scene interviews, and see
just how queer hip-hop defies the music industry's most homophobic
genre.
Meet Juba Kalamka, the co-founder of the Deep Dickollective and
Sugartruck Releasing, one of a number of new homohop recording
labels. Learn Katastrophe's personal journey as a transman and
spoken word artist; why Paradigm doesn't think she'll be invited to
perform at the Dinah Shore Golf Classic; or why Johnny Dangerous
will definitely never be invited to perform with Deadlee in most
public settings! As Tim'm, co-founder of the Deep Dickollective
says, "we have to make the music that we want to listen to, because
it's not what we hear in the clubs."
The film includes more from talents like Dutch Boy – creator of the
first homohop online community, Rainbow Flava, JenRo, Marcus Rene
Van, Tina G, and QBoy.
You'll be clamoring for more as the film comes to an end.
BUT WAIT! There IS more…
Join Bent Lens Cinema and Friends after the film for
*** LIVE *** performances from several of the top homohop talents
featured in the film
Including…
The Deep Dickollective – a men's hip hop collective from Oakland, DC
and NY, featuring Juba Kalamka – co-founder of the D/DC and of Peace
Out concerts in the Bay Area
<www.myspace.com/deepdickollective> <www.myspace.com/jubakalamka>
AND
Paradigm – now a PhD candidate at NYU in Musical Arts, Shante Smalls
knows how to turn a phrase, a lyric, and make it rhyme
AND MORE!
*** PLUS *** the Bent Lens Salon
More details coming soon here and at www.bentlens.org
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AND STILL MORE…
SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY JUNE 2 –
BENT LENS CINEMA and BOULDER PRIDE PRESENT
AN EARLY SUMMER NIGHT'S PRIDE -- An Evening of Film and Frolic
Where: The Nomad Theater, Quincy St. off N. Broadway, Boulder
When: 7:30pm, Saturday June 2
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Bent Lens Cinema thanks our generous sponsors:
The Open Door Fund of the Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
Whole Pets – Supplying natural pet food and snacks for dogs and
cats, across from the Whole Foods Market in Boulder
Studio 3 Design – Boulder's Finest Bathroom and Kitchen Design Studio
Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology – Experts in the science of
healthy skin
The Dairy Center for the Arts – Boulder's premier venue for the arts!
HW Home -- Providing the finest in home furnishings along the Front
Range in Boulder, Flatirons Crossing and Cherry Creek North
Chello Foods -- Dip into something extraordinary with Chello Foods
dips, appetizers and tapenades; sold exclusively at Whole Foods
Market
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Bent Lens Cinema
Boulder's Premier GLBTQ Film Society
www.bentlens.org
- The Zine Fest was a fabulous & fun day. Stay tuned for a complete update, but in the meantime…a huge thanks to organizers, participants and volunteers of Denver Zine Fest! Can't wait til next year. We had over 700 people pass through the fest and sooo many amazing zines, diy goodies, workshops, and vendors. Amazing day. Amazing people. Amazing zines. What more could you ask for?
LOCAL ZINE SCENE
- Local zinester/zine librarian Dylan Scholinski is having an art opening at The Other Side Arts (TOSA) Gallery (1644 Platte St.—the same location as the zine library)
Opening Reception: Friday, May 4 at 6pm – 11pm (the show runs through 6/1/07)
- Local zinester, John Porcellino's new book is almost here!! So exciting!
The King-Cat Classix should arrive in bookstores sometime in Mid-April. John will be keeping us updated as soon as his book becomes available. This is a big 384 page hardcover collection of the "best of" the first fifty issues of King-Cat!
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Upcoming Denver Zine Library Volunteer Training
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer at the wonderful Denver Zine Library?
Next Volunteer Training is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th at the Denver Zine Library
- Sister Spit: The Next Generation: Tuesday, April 17th
Doors at 7:00, show starts at 7:30 pm on Auraria Campus at St. Cajetan's Center.
National Tour pairing five brand new twenty something queer female writers with original Sister Spit roadsters and award winning writers Eileen Myles, Ali Liebegott and Michelle Tea.
- Zine Reading at MATTER bookstore in Fort Collins, CO. Friday, April 20th. The time is still to be determined, but will probably be around 8:00 pm.
If you're interested in reading, contact Kelly at shortandqueer@.... For more details or confirmation on the date/time of the event, contact Kristy at: kristy.fenton@....
- Homo Hop West *** A Very Queer Mixed Media Hip Hop Extravaganza
Do you love Michelle Tea? Do you love queer women writers? Do you love hot touring queers? Then you'll love Sister Spit. Sister Spit is making an oh so very exciting stop in Denver!!!
When: Tuesday April 17th Time: Doors at 7:00 show at 7:30 Where: St. Cajetan's on the Auraria Campus (for a location map go to http://www.mscd.edu/enroll/admissions/campus/map/ ) How much: $10 donation at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Sister Spit: The Next Generation is a national tour pairing five brand-new, twenty-something queer female/ish writers with original Sister Spit roadsters and award-winning writers Ali Liebegott and Michelle Tea. Based on the orginal Sister Spit Ramblin' Roadshow of the late 90s, Sister Spit: The Next Generation hits the road in Fall 2006, nearly a decade after the first Spit van set sail, reviving the rowdy, raucous literary adventure with a mixture of fresh faces and seasoned roaddogs!
WHO'S IN THE VAN?
Writer, performer and literary event wrangler MICHELLE TEA will MC the evening's festivities as well as read an excerpt from her recently published first novel, Rose of No Man's Land. Michelle is co-founder of the original Sister Spit experience, which began as an all-girl open mic in the early 90s and morphed into a national tour which dragged Eileen Myles, Beth Lisick, Katastrophe and countless others across the country at the end of the decade. She is the author of four memoirs, including the award-winning Valencia and the illustrated Rent Girl. Michelle has edited three anthologies, most recently Baby, Remember My Name: New Queer Girl Writings. Joining Michelle Tea is veteran EILEEN MYLES, who has written thousands of poems since she gave her first reading at CBGB's in 1974.
Plucked from the pages of the anthology Baby, Remember My Name: New Queer Girl Writings are~writer and future progressive librarian RHIANNON ARGO, who cites good ole fashioned ladies room gossip as a prime literary inspiration; 25-year old filipina jewish whitegirl TAMARA LLOSA-SANDOR, who, when not writing, enjoys a bowl of ramen while listening to Kiss Double Platinum, NICOLE J. GEORGES, who is an illustrator, pet portrait maker, and author of Invincible Summer Zine, illustrator, publisher and writer CRISTY C. ROAD, who, at the tender age of 23 has been producing her zine for over 10 years, recently published an illustrated novel, Indestructible, and churned out countless illustrations for punk bands, political orgainizations and magazines such as Bitch and Jane; writer, actor, and karaoke master Robin Akimbo. And reading from her newly published second novel, The IHOP Papers (Carrol and Graf), about a young lesbian pancake waitress, ALI LIEBEGOTT. A writer, illustrator and visual artist, Ali's first book, the epic road poem The Beautifully Worthless, was awarded a Lambda Literary Award for Debut Fiction. Ali was a member of Sister Spit's 1997 maiden voyage, as well as the 1999 final national tour, wherein she delighted both audiences and tourmates with her fatigueless humor and ability to smash beer cans with her breasts.
For more information about Sister Spit go to www.sisterspitnextgen.com.
For more info or questions about the Denver show contact Shannon at perez-darby@... or Hillary at hillrepute@....
BENT LENS CINEMA & FRIENDS -
*** QPOC Lounge *** Boulder Pride *** Rainbow Alley ***
DU Center for Multicultural Excellence *** The Denver Zine Library
Present
Homo Hop West *** A Very Queer Mixed Media Hip Hop Extravaganza
In conjunction with "Black Is...Culturefeast" a project of the
Pan African Arts Society, Cafe Nuba & QPOC Lounge
Thursday, April 26th, 2007
The Oriental Theater 4335 W 44th Ave , Denver , Colorado
7:30 PM Film Screening "Pick Up The Mic" Directed by Alex Hinton
9:30 PM Live Concert Featuring the Deep Dickollective, Paradigm & More
FeaturingEmcee Maurice Ka and DJ Taejah
General Admission: $20.00
Student/Seniors: $10.00
"Pick Up The Mic"
www.myspace.com/pickupthemic
Director Alex Hinton's moving portrayal of the emerging GLBT hip hop, or 'homohop,' movement showcases the growing genre and profiles many of the top queer hip hop artists who are creating this raw, new body of music -- singers/rappers/hip hoppers who are speaking out through their performance art - about their lives, their loves, and the homophobic music
culture that surrounds us.
The film includes live footage from national talents like the Deep Dickollective, Paradigm, Dutch Boy - creator of the first homohop online community, Rainbow Flava, Johnny Dangerous, Tori Fixx, Deadlee, JenRo, Marcus Rene Van, Tina G, and QBoy.
Stay after for the Live Concert from the Deep Dickollective, Paradigm, and more.
Advance tickets available online at www.bentlens.org
For more information about the film and performers, check www.bentlens.org: Boulder 's premier glbt film society and www.myspace.com/qpoclounge: Denver 's cultural expression space for young queer people of color.
Hi buddies!
The monthly newsletter for the Zine Library is just around the
corner, so we'll have some more updates, but we just got exciting
news and wanted to share.
Please check it out and support local Denver zinester, John
Porcellino! See you there.
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John Porcellino will be signing copies of his new book collection,
King-Cat Classix, which collects material from issues 1- 50 (1989-
1996) of his zine "King-Cat Comics & Stories".
Tuesday May 1, 2007, 7:30 PM at Tattered Cover Bookstore, 2526 E
Colfax Ave, Denver, CO. This event features a Q+A and book signing.
Tattered Cover: ph. 303-322-7727
King-Cat Comics and Stories: NEW ADDRESS!
P.O. Box 18888 / Denver, CO / 80218 / U.S.A.
website: www.king-cat.net
Just because the Denver Zine Fest is an annual event
doesn't mean that we're going to put our zines away
until next spring! Here's a perfect chance to come out
and show people how awesome you are and how amazing
the Denver zine community has become.
Delaine (publisher of My Small Diary and Not My Small
Diary) and her husband, Lee, are coming to Denver from
Birmingham, AL and will be headlining a zine reading
at the Denver Zine Library.
Here's where you come in…
We need more people who are willing to read from their
zines. If you're interested, please contact Anna at
a.inazu@... as soon as possible.
Thursday, May 24
Zine Reading with Delaine and Lee
6:30pm (readings will begin promptly at 7)
In the Denver Zine Library (1644 Platte Street, Studio
103 – access from the alley on the right side of the
building)
Also, keep your eyes peeled for a future zine reading
in Colorado Springs, coming later this summer.
Hello friends!
Here is the latest and greatest from your favorite library.
DENVER ZINE LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE!
This is a last minute reminder for those of you who didn't already
know...
The Denver Zine Library is hosting an Open House Fundraiser tomorrow,
Sunday, June 17th from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the library. We are only
$150 away from becoming a non profit and would love your help to get
us there.
Come on down, check out our lovely new shelves, over 7000 zines, and
bring a dish to share.
Everyone is welcome!
The Denver Zine Library is located at:
1644 Platte St., Studio 103
inside The Other Side Arts Gallery.
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The Denver Zine Library will also be taking a roadtrip up to Fort
Collins for an Independent Media Event on Saturday, June 30th
Stay posted for more info on this...
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And don't forget...KING-CAT CLASSIX OUT NOW!
The King-Cat Classix book is available NOW! through the Drawn and
Quarterly website, and at bookstores, comic shops and online
retailers. This is a big 384 page hardcover collection of the "best
of" the first fifty issues of King-Cat!
Check out http://www.king-cat.net/ for more info and to support Denver
local John Porcellino!
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Other Independent media to check out:
CONCEIT MAGAZINE is a small press magazine designed to promote and
showcase other writer's literary work and their accomplishments. We
publish poetry, short stories, articles, essays, websites, awards, new
book and new magazine announcements. We are truely a networking
source. JOIN US!!
Keep watching for updated messages on the website:
http://www.myspace.com/conceitmagazine
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The Denver Zine Library is an all volunteer lending library with a
collection of over 7,000 zines.
We are located at: 1644 Platte St., Studio 103 (inside The Other Side
Arts gallery)
We are open Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00 pm or by
appointment.
Contact us: denverzinelibrary@...
www.denverzinelibrary.org
Greetings from your favorite Denver Zine Library. This newsletter is packed full of good information on upcoming events, zines looking for submissions, and other good info. Check it out and hope to see you soon!
** Events & Fundraisers **
Movie Night with the Denver Zine Library - Thursday, July 12th @ 7pm
The Denver Zine Library is having a movie-night fundraiser. Come and check out these awesome films and spend a lovely evening supporting your local zine library!
The two movies will be:
1) Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (43 min.) an early Todd Haynes film told almost entirely with Barbie dolls, this movie has been illegal to sell or distribute since 1990.
2) The Devil and Daniel Johnston (110 min.) documentary on Daniel Johnston, emotionally troubled musician who became known after self-releasing cassettes of his home recordings in the 80s.
The big night will be this Thursday, July 12 at 7:00 pm at The Other Side Arts (same building that houses the zine library) at 1644 Platte Street.
Please spread the word!
Queer Art Show at The Other Side Arts
Come support local zinester, artist, and author Dylan Scholinski and other local Denver queer artists! Check out this amazing show.
The Other Side Arts (the same location as the Denver Zine Library)
1644 Platte St., Denver, CO
Open: Monday - Friday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Musical Fundraiser and Closing Reception:
Saturday, July 28th
8:00 pm
Featuring:
Sarah Lucey (of Supply Boy), Joshua Novak, and other fabulous performers, including readings from local zinesters!
** Zine Submissions **
"Please forgive me for juding you"
okay... its post pride 2007 and i am in the midst of processing that... positive and negative. which will yield a future blog... much longer and in depth. (please check back for that) in the meantime... and the first project to come from this is of course a ZINE!!!
*************************************************************************************** so, walking down colfax, here in denver, we passed a couple of people that had signs... one reads "please forgive me for judging you"...
what is your gut reaction and thoughts on this. i do not want to tell me my response until i have yours... i don't want to influence your reaction.
please send me your thoughts to be published in zine format... i really want to hear from you all. i am thinking this will mostly be written responses although artwork would be welcomed.
working title: "please forgive me for judging you"
send submissions to: Dylan Scholinski Sent(a)Mental Studios PO box 13559 denver co 80201 or sentamentalstudios(at)yahoo(dot)com or via myspace.
thanks in advance. love, dylan
PLEASE COPY AND REPOST: SEND OUT FAR AND WIDE\
Sent (a) Mental : A Memorial to GLBTIQ Suicides Call for submissions
I am not a stranger to the issues brought up here. Unfortunately, I have lost many people to suicide over the years - and it is with this inspiration that I launch a new project. The Sent (a) Mental Memorial Project -- and as The Names Project (The Aids Quilt) or the National Organization of Womens' Clothesline Project which documents violence against women -- the Sent (a) Mental Project hopes to bring visibility to mental health issues and much needed attention to the thousands of people lost within our community over the years due to a lack of dialogue around these issues. This is an invitation to send stories and pictures to be included in this project about anyone else that comes to mind or lives in your heart.
In addition to pieces about those who have successfully committed suicide, I am including another section for survivor stories. I want to hear about and from GLBTIQ people who have survived attempts as well as from those who have loved us. I feel it is important for all of us to be represented and heard. The silence around these issues is killing us. If this project can save just one life that will be good enough, but I believe we have the power to save many. It is up to us - because from where I sit - nobody else is doing it.
I welcome a variety of expressions. Examples might include: painting, drawings, poetry, stories, photos, music, or even just a name and dates. Please, send me anything you would like in whatever form you find easiest to express yourself in.
I will be organizing showings, putting together zines of contributions, and hope to eventually set up a website. If you would like to help with any part of this project please let me know.
The Submission Guidelines Are Easy:
Size: Postcards,Cds, or up to 8 1/2 " x 11" Paper (could be multiple pages and /or larger sizes if cleared first to insure proper storage)
Medium: Open
First Deadline: August 10th, 2007
Other information that should be included with your submissions:
For my records I will need your contact information. Please specify if you want your info posted so others may contact you. I will also need a name of who the submission is about. I may get more than one submission about each person and I want to show the pieces together. They can still be listed as anonymous if necessary. In addition to names you may include birth/death dates, obituaries, photos, and any other biographical information.
Send submissions or questions/contact to:
Dylan Scholinski Sent(a)Mental Studios PO Box 13559 Denver CO 80201 sentamentalstudios@... www.dylanscholinski.com
The King-Cat Classix book is available NOW! through the Drawn and Quarterly website, and at bookstores, comic shops and online retailers. This is a big 384 page hardcover collection of the "best of" the first fifty issues of King-Cat! (Click here for a description and cover image!) Find links to reviews, images, and ordering info at the D+Q blog. (http://www.king-cat.net/)
Are you a Colorado Zinester? Submit your zine to Colorado College's Zine Collection!
Hope you are having an amazing summer! Here's the latest and greatest from your favorite library.
Events
·August:
o3rd: Come visit the zine library at Capsule Gallery & Event Center from 6 pm – 10 pm. Capsule will be hosting "One Night Stand", an open show for artists to enter with Dr. Sketchy's and life drawing. The DZL will be tabling, so come check out our goodies. Capsule is located at: 554 & 560 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO80204
o4th: Support local zine publisher and artist, Patrick Porter! Patrick Porter will be 1/3 of an art show at MUTINY NOW (2. S. Broadway Denver CO 303 778 7579) this Saturday, Opening Schmoozebucket 'meet thy artists' 1-3 PM. I will be showing (showin') 15 NEW (!!!!!!!! in BUBBLE LETTERS) canvasses filled with oil acrylic ink giddy mayonnaise, pathos, bathos, bathtubs, omni omni, belles of the ball and old goat bales of hay.
o11th: King-Cat Zine & Music Extravaganza! Featuring musical performances by Rachel Pollard, Arthur Biggs, Jason Heller, Patrick Porter and Felt Pilotes, plus: local zine publishers selling their wares! 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm sharp at Wax Trax Records (638 E. 13th Ave., Denver). This event is free and open to all ages! For more info, check out www.kind-cat.net.
o26th: DZL Fundraiser Party & Barbeque at 1225 Clarkson St. (in the backyard). Help us keep our space and secure our rent for the next two months – we are trying to raise (at a minimum) of $480!
oAlso, stay tuned for a Lakeside Fundraiser before the summer is over! Rollercoasters, summer and friends!
·September:
oMovie night featuring music videos by local bands & musicians (and possibly a fabulous prize to be raffled off!) Stay tuned for details and a date.
oGood, ol' fashioned Zine Reading with local zinesters. Date TBD. (Email denverzinelibrary@... if you might be interested in reading)
·October:
oKeep your eyes peeled for the 2008 Calendar Release and Silent Auction! Remember how much fun we had last year? You won't want to miss the fun this year!
Other Updates & Information
·What has the Denver Zine Library been up to?
oRed Delicious Press: The Denver Zine Library did a zine workshop at Red Delicious Press (http://www.reddeliciouspress.com/) in Aurora in July. We had a fabulous time working with some of the artists at the printmaking facility and look forward to working with them in the future!
oProject YES: The DZL traveled to Project YES (Youth Envisioning Social Change) (http://www.project-yes.org/about.html)in Lafayette, CO and presented a short history of zines and created zines with youth.
·A message from fabulous zinester and co-founder of the Denver Zine Library (Vermicious Knid/Jamez)
Hello friends!
As most of you know, I am moving once again.Next month I will be leaving Alaska (for a while, anyway) and moving to Maine to finish school. This means that:
-my postal address is changing.I move out of my house in two days, so please don't sendanything else here.I don't know the new address yet, but mail can always reach me through my mom: 108 Rte 30, NewfaneVT05345. - my phone number is changing.The current phone number gets cut off tomorrow.If you need to reach me in the next week or so (in other words, before the wedding), I can be reached at Julia's parents' house.E-mail me if you want that number. - my e-mail is *not* changing.You can always reach me here, and I check pretty regularly, even when I'm on the road.(That does not necessarily mean that I will respond quickly - in that regard, I am as bad as ever.)
Once I am settled in Maine, I will write you all again to give you the new info.
Take care,
Jamez / Vermicious Knid
·Also, some folks from the Denver Zine Library (along with some local zinesters) will be traveling to Portland this year for the Portland Zine Symposium. Yay! See you there!
The Denver Zine Library is a volunteer-run lending library
located at 1644 Platte Street,
Studio 103 (inside The Other Side Arts)
Open Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm or by appointment
Drop off donations to the Denver Zine Library during open
hours or send to:
Greetings from your friends at the Denver Zine Library!
Hope your summer is full of fun, creativity and lots of good zine
goodness! We have a bunch of fun things coming up and we'd love for
you to join in the fun.
** Fundraiser BBQ - Sunday, August 26th - 3:00 pm **
Yes, it's that time again. We want to ask you for financial donations
for this awesome community resource. Right now, we're trying to raise
$480 to pay rent through October. Just think, if 48 of you donated
just $10, we'd reach our goal in no time.
The Fundraiser BBQ will be $5 at the door and there will be food on
sale (to make back the money we spent on the food in the first place).
Sunday, August 26, 3:00PM
Kelly and Dylan's Apartment
1225 Clarkson St #3 (around back), Denver, CO 80218
The BBQ starts at 3pm and will go all afternoon. Feel free to spend
the day with us or just stop by. And please tell your friends to come
and support the Denver Zine Library.
For more information about the Denver Zine Library, check out
denverzinelibrary.org
Help us put the fun in FUNdraiser!
Call Kelly at 303-861-0246 with any questions or if you need directions.
If you can't make the bbq, but would like to support the library, feel
free to donate. Donations can be sent to:
Denver Zine Library
PO Box 13826
Denver, CO 80201
** Zine Reading & potluck - Thursday, September 13th - 6:30pm **
Nothing better than a good old fashioned zine reading. Stop by and
hear your favorite Denver zinesters read from their zines! AND come
visit with Shannon, who recently moved to Seattle and hear her read as
our featured reader! Yay!
The reading will be at the Zine Library (1644 Platte St., Studio 103)
at 6:30 pm. It's a potluck, so bring a dish to share if you can.
If you're interested in reading, contact Kelly at shortandqueer@....
** Movie Night - Thursday, September 27th **
More details to come on this one, but stay tuned for a peak at some
awesome video footage from Denver bands!
** 2008 Denver Zine Library Calendar Release & Silent Auction **
Remember how great last year's calendar party and silent auction was?
Well, this year is guaranteed to be even more fun, if that's even
possible.
Please look out for details on how you can contribute to this year's
calendar and for the specifics on the release party & silent auction!
** Portland Zine Symposium **
A couple of Denver zinesters traveled to Portland and had a fabulous
time at this year's Symposium. So many good people, good zines, and
fun! Thanks Portland!
** Other news in the community **
- CONCEIT MAGAZINE is sponsoring a poetry contest.
DEADLINE: November 30, 2007
With the discretion of the editor, ALL entries will be published in a
special CONCEIT MAGAZINE subsidiary issue entitled CONSERVATIVE BLUES
to be published and mailed out to the participants and subscribers by
December 31, 2007.
The winners will be determined by the CONCEIT MAGAZINE subscribers and
the contest participants. Each SUBSCRIBER/PARTICIPANT is to vote for
two writers. (Two votes per person)
READING FEE: $1.00 per poem entered - UNLIMITED ENTRIES
Unpublished, simultaneous and previously published entries accepted.
VOTING DEADLINE: January 31, 2008
WINNERS ANNOUNCED AND PRIZES AWARDED by February 28, 2008
$50.00 First Prize
$30.00 Second Prize
$20.00 Third Prize
E-mail entries to: conceitmagazine@...
And Snail Mail reading fees to:
Perry Terrell, Editor
CM Contest
P. O. Box 8544
Emeryville, CA 94662
(Entries can be e-mailed or snail mailed)
(Cash, check or money order - Make payable to PERRY TERRELL)
- Call for Writers!
Call for comedy or murder/mystery themed short stories ( less then
6000 words but more the 2000 Words ). This call for writers is being
put out by American Fiction the sister publication to
http://www.artsource-newsletter.org
The Ezine will have a different theme very month , writers resources,
writers directory, chatroom, and music jukebox. Please visit the sit
www.americanfiction.org If your story is picked you will be included
in the writers directory and the story will be published online. The
authors of the published stories will have an opportunity to be
included in the ezines hardcopy annual.
Please send all submission to info@....
Post Script: we are currently looking for writers in the comedy genre.
Priority will be given to writers in that genre. Thank You American
Fiction Staff
Thank You and Goodluck
www.cyberpublishing.org
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The Denver Zine Library is a volunteer-run lending library located at
1644 Platte Street, Studio 103 (inside The Other Side Arts)
Open Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm or by appointment
Drop off donations to the Denver Zine Library during open hours or
send to:
Denver Zine Library
PO Box 13826
Denver, CO 80201
www.denverzinelibrary.org
denverzinelibrary@...
Interested in Volunteering? Get in contact with us!
Read zines, write zines, support your community!
Events & Fundraisers you won't wanna miss!
** Zine Reading & Potluck – This Thursday, September 13th at The Other
Side Arts **
Hey friends of the Denver Zine Library!
Yup, it's that time again. Another zine reading for your reading and
listening pleasure!
Zine Reading with special feature: Shannon Perez-Darby of From Here to
There and Back Again
At The Other Side Arts, 1644 Platte Street
Thursday, September 13, 2007, 6:30pm
This event is one of two fundraisers for the month in order to raise
enough money for October rent. It's also going to be a potluck, so
bring lots of money and food to share!
You should also bring your zines if you're interested in reading
(please contact Kelly at shortandqueer@... if you'd like to read).
Love,
The Denver Zine Librarians
p.s. please spread the word…
** Movie Night with the Denver Zine Library – Thursday, September 27th
at The Other Side Arts **
Come hang out with your favorite librarians and watch music videos
from local Denver bands. We'll project the movie on a screen and set
up some chairs in the main gallery space.
This is the second of two fundraisers this month, so please stop on by
and join in on the fun. Support zines and local musicians!
** 2008 Calendar Release & Silent Auction Event & Fundraiser -
Tuesday, October 16th! **
It's that time of year again and it's gonna be so fabulous! Remember
how hott the calendar was last year? Well, 2008 is about to get even
better with a brand new calendar featuring Denver zinesters and artists!
Join the Denver Zine Library for the 2008 Calendar Release and Silent
Auction!
This year's event will be hosted:
Tuesday, October 16th, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Capsule Gallery and Event Center
554 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO
Come support your favorite zine library and join us for a night of fun!
We will be releasing and selling 2008 calendars as well as holding a
silent auction with items from local zinesters, artists, businesses
and other folks in the community. The night will also consist of
performances by local musicians and zinesters.
If you have a service/skill, piece of art, gift certificate, etc. that
you would like to donate, please contact us at:
denverzinelibrary@... with Silent Auction in the Subject and
we'll get back to you.
Last year, some of our items included things like: gift certificates
to local restaurants, home brewed beer, art from local artists, a
garden plot, photography, zines, massages and other amazing items.
Other Updates & Information
** An update from our friend Jamez/Vermicious Knid **
Hello friends!
We have arrived in Maine and are slowly settling into our new house.
For anyone who might want to mail us things, or to plan a visit, the
new address is:
542 Ridge Rd
Chesterville ME 04938
Take care,
Jamez / VK
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The Denver Zine Library is a volunteer-run lending library located at
1644 Platte Street, Studio 103 (inside The Other Side Arts)
Open Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm or by appointment
Drop off donations to the Denver Zine Library during open hours or
send to:
Denver Zine Library
PO Box 13826
Denver, CO 80201
www.denverzinelibrary.org
denverzinelibrary@...
Interested in Volunteering? Get in contact with us!
Read zines, write zines, support your community!
Join the Denver Zine Library for the 2nd Annual
Calendar Release and Silent Auction Fundraiser!
This year's
event will be hosted:
Tuesday, October 16th, 6:00 pm â€" 10:00 pm Capsule Gallery and EventCenter 560 Santa Fe Dr.,
Denver,
CO
Come support
your favorite zine library and join us for a night of fun and fabulousness.
We will be releasing and selling 2008 calendars, as well as holding a silent auction with so many AMAZING items.
This year’s items include a one year,
unlimited show pass to the Hi-Dive, a mountain bike, homebrewed beer, massages,
drum lessons, silk screen workshops, art from local artists, a membership to
the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, books, zines, an array of gift
certificates, and so many more exciting services and items.
All bidding will
close by 9:30
pm.
DJ’s (Mario,
Sarah & Alex) will be providing music throughout the night, along with
musical performances from Tin Tree Factory & Brenna Sahatjian on their tour.
See you on Tuesday and spread the word!!
Other Zine Goodness…
Call for Zine Submissions by local Denver Zinester, Megan:
My name is Megan, and I'm doing a new zine project called The Obsession Sessions. I'm looking for lots of awesomely creative ideas on obsession and fanaticism to go inside. Are you interested? I'll take any essays, poetry, short stories, ramblings, photos, illustrations, diagrams, personal ads, etc that fit with the theme of obsession or fanaticism and are less than 1000 words. I'm looking tostart putting it together by around October 30th, so if you're interested, shoot me an e-mail at meganquin@....
hey all,
westword is now conducting its annual "best of denver" reader's poll, and
there are three categories for which the DENVER ZINE LIBRARY is eligible:
best place barack obama should visit during the convention
best place hillary clinton should visit during the convention
best free entertainment
if you wanted to vote for us, that would extra super cool!
the poll is at http://westword.com/polls/readerspoll/index.php
the deadline for voting is march 19.
please spread the word to any you think might be interested.
thanks for yr support!
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The Denver Zine Library is a volunteer-run lending library located at
1644 Platte Street, Studio 103 (inside The Other Side Arts)
Open Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm or by appointment
Drop off donations to the Denver Zine Library during open hours or
send to:
Denver Zine Library
PO Box 13826
Denver, CO 80201
www.denverzinelibrary.org
denverzinelibrary@...
Interested in Volunteering? Get in contact with us!
Read zines, write zines, support your community!
Look out for events
& fundraisers leading up to the zine fest and fun things happening the
weekend of the fest. Donations to the fest will be accepted at any time. Please
contact Kelly at shortandqueer@...
Volunteering
at this year’s fest
The
Denver Zine Fest is largely supported by the help of community volunteers. If
you are interested in volunteering or finding out more about what kinds of
opportunities are available, please contact Kelly Shortandqueer directly at shortandqueer@....
Workshops
If
you have an idea for a workshop that you would like to present at this year’s
zine fest, please submit an application (you
can find a link to it on the website on the left hand side: www.denverzinefest.com ). Please contact Anna with any
questions at a.inazu@...
Do you have a great idea for this year’s
zine fest? We are calling for applications!
Session/Workshop Criteria:
·should focus on zines and/or DIY skill
sharing
·presenters/leaders are responsible for
providing any supplies and materials that are needed to carry out the session
·sessions can take the form of workshops,
panel discussions, round table groups (or any combination of these)
The Denver
Zine Fest is looking for a range of sessions in terms of content, creativity
and format.
Look forward to hearing from you! Sponsorships
If
you have ideas about sponsorship or are interested in sponsoring the zine fest
please contact Sarah at sarahgraceslater@...
Housing
& Transportation
If
you would like to help house out of towners for the zine fest or help to
transport folks to/from the airport, please contact Nia at oxette@...
Denver
Zine Library News!
The DZL has
moved!
But don’t worry,
we are still located inside The Other Side Arts! (1644 Platte St, Denver, CO80202)
The Denver Zine
Library has a brand new space! Come visit and see our new setup and read some
zines! We are accessible by the alley â€" just look for the bright green door!
Zine
Donations
Donate your
zine!
We are always
accepting donations. Stop by the zine library or send zines to:
Denver Zine
Library
PO Box 13826
Denver, CO 80201
Want to
Volunteer at your favorite library?
We are always
looking for volunteers! If you are interested in finding out more information,
please contact Anna at a.inazu@...
Other Zine News!
Want to have
your zines read?
Hey Denver zinesters!
Jerry's Records is
friendly to zinesters. You can leave your zines there for free, or do
consignment. Jerry’s Records is located on Colfax â€" right near the capitol
building.
Best of Denver â€" Westword
The Westword is
now conducting its annual "best of denver" reader's poll, and there
are three categories for which the DENVER ZINE LIBRARY is eligible:
best place barack obama should visit during the
convention
best place hillary clinton should visit during
the convention
best free entertainment
if you wanted to vote for us, that would extra super cool!
please spread the word to any you think might be interested.
thanks for yr support!
10th Allied
Media Conference
June
20-22, 2008 | Detroit, MI
New AMC Website Live!
After months of painstaking construction, the new website is alive!
Thanks to the AMC Website Team for guiding this project, the Chicago
Technology Cooperative for web development, Media Justice Fund for
funding the website build, and Joe Namy for thoughtful and beautiful
design.
Help make the AMC a reality. Be a part of the best AMC ever! You can
use the AMC session proposal form to make a suggestion for something
you would like to see at the AMC, or you can propose a session that
you will organize and present.
If you've never attended the AMC, please check out last year's
program <http://2007.alliedmediaconference.org/program>
and familiarize yourself with the kinds of sessions that the
conference presents.
We are looking for sessions like:
hands-on skill-shares (art, print, video, radio, new media, etc.)
community-building and organizing through media
creative ways of using media for protest and action
popular education methods
strategies for expanding our access (to radio, the internet,
television, etc.)
conversations about the future of our media and social movements
how to build and share open source and DIY technology tools
models of economic sustainability for our organizations
models of leadership and leadership development
We like sessions that:
are interactive and creative
build off ideas from last year's AMC, rather than repeat
are particularly relevant to the conference vision
<http://alliedmediaconference.org/vision>
(Please read it before submitting a proposal)
We love it when multiple organizations or individuals from across our
network collaborate on sessions.
**Propose a session at: http://alliedmediaconference.org/propose
**
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10th AMC:
Our Evolution Beyond Survival: Media Strategies for the Next 10 Years
The 10th annual Allied Media Conference is a milestone for the media
movement. Over the last ten years, we've broken silence and built
movements. We've become the media and created our own communications
tools. Now we want to use this gathering to project ourselves another
ten years into the future.
Amidst the threats we face as individuals and organizations, our
survival is cause for celebration. The AMC provides the opportunity
for us to celebrate and strategize as a community around common
problems: how can we sustain ourselves and our organizations
financially without getting caught up in commercialism or the
nonprofit industry? How will we ensure there are people to do this
work well into the future?
Powerful corporations and unaccountable politicians are advancing
their vision of the future. What kind of future are we working towards
and what role will our media play in shaping it?
Now rooted in Detroit, we continue to look to sustainability
strategies growing from within the current disaster caused by
militarism, systematic oppression, failing schools, and the growing
planetary emergency. That is where we find people, out of necessity,
using media as part of solutions to the problems many more of us will
soon face. The AMC is a laboratory and a showcase for these
innovations.
Since 1999, the AMC has brought together students, journalists,
artists, educators and activists to push the boundaries of
participatory media. We are intergenerational with a focus on youth.
We all share in the teaching and learning of practical skills for
making media and using media to organize for change. This June, we'll
come together to share tactics for living in the world that is and for
shaping the world that we want. Please join us.
Hey hey!
The Denver Zine Library is having a Book Sale fundraiser! And we
could use your help!
We need books!
Do you have books that you are looking to get off of your shelves?
Books that you think other people should definitely read? Books that
you weren't just that into, but maybe others will be?
We need lots of book donations to help raise money for the Denver
Zine Library!
Please drop off books to the library located at 1644 Platte Street
during open hours (Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5) or if you can't
make it then, get in contact with Brian and he can work with you to
figure out another time. He can be reached directly at:
printhead@...
There is a box located in the library marked: Donations for Book
Sale!
This is a great chance to check out our space since we moved a
couple of months ago. You can access the library from the alley.
Just look for the bright green door. We are also working on making a
fabulous mural on the wall.
The Book sale will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 1:00 - 5:00
pm at the Denver Zine Library!
SREAD THE WORD!!
Hey Denver!
Remember when we asked you for your books? Well, it's time to come on
out and take a look at what you gave us.
The Denver Zine Library is having a Book Sale fundraiser!
Saturday, May 3rd
1:00 - 5:00 pm
at the Denver Zine Library
1644 Platte Street in the alley
You can still bring us book donations the day of the sale, but come on
out get some good reads. And bring a friend or two!
Paperbacks: $1 and Hardbacks: $2
We'll also be selling zine doubles and the library will be open so you
can peruse our fabulous collection.
If you have any questions, please contact Brian at printhead@....
Another great way to support the zine library and some amazing Denver
performers and artists:
Louis Vuitton Night
Saturday May 3rd
9:30pm at the Mercury Cafe (2199 California St., Denver 80205)
$3 optional donation for the Denver Zine Library
Fashion Theme: JURASSIC PARK (enough said)
As usual, we have a wild slew of amazing bands and stunning acts but
to lubricate your whistle here's a few of the highlights: Tom Murphy
presents the Surprise Headlining Band, Royal Rush Dance Troupe
performing Janet Jackson, Susan Susan, Israel-San's DIY Shibari,
Sparrow of Cirkus Dorkus, Bellydancing by Khalijah, Frieda's Violin
Modern, Dr. Meg presents cutting edge research on the Chaos Theory,
Druglas' Fast and Fucking Furious Performance Art, Denver Community
Group Ditties and much much more!
AND...as if you could forget...
The 3rd Annual Denver Zine Fest is fast approaching!
Saturday, May 31st
First Unitarian Church
14th & Lafayette in Capitol Hill
Zines! Vendors! Workshops!
for more information, to see a list of who you can expect to see
there, or to sign yourself up for a table, check out:
www.denverzinefest.com or http://www.myspace.com/denverzinefest2007.
Also, here's a sneak peak at the workshops you can expect. The full
description and schedule will be posted soon enough on the website.
But until then...
- Hi, how are you? (How to do an Interview) with Megan Quinn
- let's play comix! with Galen Shoe
- The Emotional Life Cycle of a Zine with Shannon and A. Crewe
- Counterclockwise with Zack Kopp
- The Free Boutique's Fashion in Making with Adam & Kate
- Drawing Faces with Amy Reeder Hadley
as well as demos on screenprinting throughout the day.
Come join us for all the fun and spread the word!!
Denver Zine Library
Physical Address: inside The Other Side Arts at 1644 Platte Street
Mailing Address: PO Box 13826, Denver, CO 80201
Open Saturdays and Sundays 1-5 pm
Wow…there is so much fun coming up - Check it out!
Only 16 more days and counting until the 3rd Annual Denver Zine Fest!!
Denver Zine Fest Reading & Potluck - we need readers!
Zine Reading & Potluck
Friday, May 30th
7:00 pm
The Other Side Arts
1644 Platte St., Denver CO
(same location as the Denver Zine Library)
Help gear up for the 3rd Annual Denver Zine Fest by joining us for a zine reading & potluck
Who's Reading?
You! We'd love to hear some of your zinester amazing-ness, cause we know you got it! Whether you have been writing zines for years or are in the process of writing your first zine, please come share it with us.
If you are interested in reading, please contact Anna at 303.507.6811 or a.inazu@.... There will be an opportunity to sign up that evening, but we want to have a list of readers who are committed to being there ahead of time.
Food!
This is a potluck. Please bring a vegetarian or vegan dish share.
Come see the zine library!
The zine library will be open for your perusal with over 8,000 zines.This will also be a great chance to check out our newest space if you haven't seen it already. There is also an amazing mural being painted on the side of the library that you'll just have to see.
Their will be good people, good zines, good food and maybe even some music!
There will be vendors, workshops, demos and food by the Underground Carrot
The Denver Zine Fest is free and an all ages event.
The workshops you just won't want to miss
Descriptions coming soon!
Also keep checking the website as this info gets updated.
Hi, How are you (How to do a great interview) with Megan Quinn
let's make comix! with Galen Shoe
Emotional Life Cycle ofa Zine with Shannon & Amelia Crewe
The Free Boutique's Fashion in the Making with Adam & Kate from the Free Boutique
Drawing Faces with Amy Reeder Hadley
Zines & Music with Molly from Growler Distro
Counterclockwise with Zachary Kopp
Also, don't forget to check out these all day demos on screen printing with Austin from Ink Head and use of an old letter press with Tom Parsons!
We are still looking for Volunteers!
Check below for the positions we're still looking to fill. If you are interested in helping out, please get in contact with Kelly – shortandqueer@....
Please let him know which, if any, interest you and also when you'd be available. Ideally, you can sign up for hour-long blocks.
Position: Street Team
Duties: Promote the event through flyering events, businesses around Denver, websites, etc. All materials (flyers, e-mails, press releases) will be provided by zine fest organizers. This will need to happen before the zine fest.
Position: Set-up Crew
Duties: Help set up the space, either the night before or the morning of the zine fest. This may include picking up rental tables and chairs, supplies, concession food/drinks as well as moving tables, chairs, making sure the aisles are wheelchair accessible, etc. Set up crew should arrive at the venue at 8am. Vendors will be arriving at 9am to set up their tables. This job will be finished by 10am.
Position: Greeters
Duties: Welcome people to the zine fest at the door. Check in vendors and make sure any money owed is paid. Provide information to zine fest goers including zinesters guide for sale, raffle (if we decide to do that), donation jar, etc. Some greeters will need to arrive at 8:30am to help greet vendors. Greeters will then be needed throughout the rest of the fest to welcome folks checking out the zine fest.
Position: Table Fillers
Duties: During the zine fest, be available to sit at tables and sell merchandise while zinesters look around at other tables, go to workshops, use the restroom, smoke, etc. We'll need table fillers throughout the entire fest.
Position: Welcome Wagon
Duties: Provide general support to zine fest organizers and vendors the day of the zine fest. This may include, but is not limited to answering questions, connecting vendors with table fillers, running errands for last minute supplies. We need folks to be available throughout the entire fest
Position: Clean-up Crew
Duties: Help break down the space after the zine fest. This may include breaking down tables, folding/stacking chairs, collecting/taking out trash, sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, transporting tables and chairs back to their rental locations, etc. The clean up crew will be working from 6pm-8pm.
Position: Workshop Info Table
Duties: Staff the workshop table, answer questions about the workshops throughout the day.
Other great stuff you definitely wanna know about!
Patrick Porter Solo Art Show
Opening Ceremonies
Saturday May 17th, 2008
8-12 PM
ISM Gallery
3229 e colfax ave
303-322 6460
Derailer Bicycle Collective is looking for volunteers!
Hello friends!
You are receiving this email because you have helped, inspired, partnered or collaborated with the Derailer Bicycle Collective--Denver's free community bike resource on the west side--some time in the past and we want to keep you involved!
Derailer will be hosting a Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, May 17th 1-3:30 pm at the bike shop, 411 Lipan St.
Come learn more about who we are, what we do, how we do it, and how we can work together to build & sustain this resource!
Food and Spanish translation will be provided.
For more information and to RSVP, please call 303.893.0305
And even if you are unable to attend, we know there are many ways that Derailer can continue to collaborate with other service providers, youth groups, community centers, and social justice organizations and resources. If you work with youth interested in learning mechanics, need bicycles or mechanics for a project or event, or know individuals or groups in need of community service, school credit or internships maybe we can be a part of it. Please send us an email, give us a call, or deliver a message (by bicycle, of course) any time.
We hope to hear from you!
Thanks,
All the Volunteer Mechanics at the Derailer Bicycle Collective
Just a reminder. There's still time to submit to Borderlands 2! (I know you know somebody who could submit to this. Please forward widely.)
Call for Submissions for Borderlands 2: Tales from Disputed Territories between Races and Cultures
I am currently seeking personal stories and visual art on the theme of FAMILY for the upcoming issue of my compilation zine about mixed-race, bicultural and transracial adoptee identities. Stories should be non-fiction and no more than 800 words. No poetry please. Visual art should be black and white and replicate well in a copy machine (minimal grey tones). Submissions are not due until JUNE 1st, 2008, but please don't wait to start writing! Your stories are valuable, and it's time to bring our often neglected cross-cultural and multi-racial experiences from margin to center by telling our own stories!
Send submissions to oxette@.... Also direct any questions here. Thanks. -Nia
P.S. Check out the first two issues, titled MXD: True Stories by Mixed-Race Writers and Borderlands: Tales from Disputed Territories between Races and Cultures online at QZAP.org.
Hermana Resist
For the next issue of Hermana, Resist I am accepting submissions. Hermana, Resist is a personal, political zine with literary tendencies which manifest in forms of poetry, free verse, haiku, short stories, journal entries, rants, raves, critiques, commentaries, photos, recipes and dreamy manifestos. I starting writing Hermana, Resist in 2000.
I am looking for submissions that keep in mind what Hermana, Resist is, from folks who know that love is political. The best way to know what it's about is to read a past issue or two.
-Women of color/Chicana/Xicana single mothers-send in your rants, pieces, articles -WoC/Chicanas-send in your poetry. -WoC bloggers, zinesters and revolutionary visionaries -feminist Chicano/Xicanos
-Unsent letters, for example-Dear white guy who asked if I needed a translator before I even spoke -Interviews with an Hermana.
Send your best work, soulful, compelling, compassionate, angry, original and unforgettable-send your history.
Poets-up to three poems artists & photographers-send up to 5 images via email. Note that they will probably be published in b/w.
Writers will get a free copy in the issue they're work is used.
This is the first time I'll be printing Hermana, Resist by a printing press! Be part of Hermana, Resist!
Send submissions in Word format or text to noemi.mtz+hr@g m a i l, include your bio, location (nothing specific, for example, El Sur del Valle, Occupied Cali).
I'll also be setting aside a few spaces for ad space to help offset the printing costs. Email me if you'd like info on ad rates.
Deadline: May 1st
** HR submission info-Rich text format attachment HR submission info-perm link to attachment
** AD RATES Classified Ads Classified advertisements cost $10 for up to 25 words, and $1 per word thereafter.
Display Ads- Display advertisements cost: Full page: $200 Half of a page, vertical or horizontal: $120 One fourth of a page, vertical or horizontal: $60 One eighth of a page (business card): $30
Deadlines/Format- For both classified and display advertisements, contact for payment and copy deadlines. Paypal preferred for payment. Copy should be emailed. Business cards scanned in jpeg/jpg in highest resolution.
Classified ads are words only. Font and point are uniform and our choice. Black and white, camera-ready copy (if any) must be received, with payment, by the deadline. email: noemi at hermanaresist dot com.
This is only about 30% of the conference content so look out for a lot more sweetness in the coming days.
The conference this year features several tracks-- think less "railroad tracks" that would route your interest in a particular direction and more "animal tracks" that end up criss-crossing each other repeatedly as they travel in unexpected patterns…
Help gear up for the 3rd Annual Denver Zine Fest by joining us for a zine reading & potluck
Who's Reading?
You! We'd love to hear some of your zinester amazing-ness, cause we know you got it! Whether you have been writing zines for years or are in the process of writing your first zine, please come share it with us.
If you are interested in reading, please contact Anna at 303.507.6811 or a.inazu@.... There will be an opportunity to sign up that evening, but we want to have a list of readers who are committed to being there ahead of time.
Food!
This is a potluck. Please bring a vegetarian or vegan dish share.
Come see the zine library!
The zine library will be open for your perusal with over 8,000 zines.This will also be a great chance to check out our newest space if you haven't seen it already. There is also an amazing mural being painted on the side of the library that you'll just have to see.
Their will be good people, good zines, good food and maybe even some music!
There will be vendors, workshops, demos and food by the Underground Carrot
The Denver Zine Fest is free and an all ages event.
We are also still in need of volunteers the day of the zine fest. If you are able to help out or know someone that could, please get in contact with Kelly at shortandqueer@....
Want to know what kind of fabulous workshops you can expect?
All Day Demonstrations In the Zine Table Room: * Screen printing by Austin with Ink Head * Old fashioned letter press with Tom Parson
When you enter the venue you will be greeted by a Zine Fest Volunteer who can point you to the WORKSHOP ROOM which will have free workshops throughout the day.
Here is the schedule (subject to change)
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Megan Quinn - How to do a conduct an interview: "I am a reporter for The Golden Transcript, a small newspaper in Golden, CO. I've learned a lot about how to do a smooth, enjoyable interview with cool and interesting people... but not before I had a lot of embarrassing experiences. This workshop offers some tips on how to approach and interview that band, writer, activist, artist, etc for your zine. It also covers what types of questions to ask, how to follow up with people after the interview and how to print the sucker up afterwards (all without feeling like a total idiot.) Comments, suggestions and tips from your personal experiences welcome!"
11:20 am – 12:20 pm: Galen Shoe - Let's make comix: A super friendly workshop where people of all ages and skill levels explore the joy of drawing comix! Come by and participate in various playful activities such as the Scribble Game, the Onomatopoeia Game, Exquisite Corpse, and Jesse Reklaw's famous game Shuffleupagus. Casually rub elbows and learn helpful tips from some of Denver's coooolist cartoonists as you join forces to defeat the enemy of boredom!
11:20 am – 12:20 pm : Anna & Jerrilyn - Go gocco! the basics of gocco printing: Learn the basics of gocco printing. The print gocco is a small desktop printing machine from Japan. It is simple to use and is like a combination of screen printing and stamping. In this workshop you will learn the very basics of gocco printing and make your very own postcard sized print to take with you. It's easy & fun!
12:40 pm – 1:10 pm: Shannon Perez Darby & A. Crewe - Emotional Life Cycle a Zine : Have you ever felt overwhelmed about self publishing your work or putting your zine into the world for others to read? Well, if so this workshop is for you! Shannon and Amelia Crewe will talk about some of the ups and downs of the perzine writing and publishing process. Ways to bust through those fears and concerns, ways to get support from other zinesters and give support too! Recommended for folks who have written zines and have wisdom to share as well as those who want to write zines and want some advice.
This workshop will be perzine specific but everyone is welcome!
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Adam Tinnell & Kate Kershenstein - The Free Boutique's Fashion in the Making
2:20 pm – 3:20 pm Amy Reeder Hadley - Drawing Faces : Come watch and learn as Tokyopop and DC Comics artist Amy Reeder Hadley demonstrates how to draw faces. Be sure to bring questions! She can teach anything from the basics of drawing facial features, to how to draw faces at various angles and expressions. Paper and pencils provided!
3:40 pm – 4:40 pm Justin Simoni - How to Screen Print Almost Anything : Learn the basics on how to screen print Almost Anything. Workshop comes with a free zine full of ideas to start you off! Workshop will be slanted on techniques in screen prints using cheap/found materials that don't cost an arm and a leg, but still looking pretty darn smashing.
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Zachary Kopp - Counterclockwise : "A discussion of L.I.Y. or "Live It Yourself" tactics like indie publishing, hijacking social networking sites to get interviews and more. Today's zinester is reclaimaing his or her creativity from political, religious or scientific censors in defiance of today's profit-dominated publishing industry which clearly value saleability over quality or substance."
JUST ADDED:
Jacob Richards: "How to organize and run an underground newspaper."
Here is our July update from the library. We have lots of good stuff coming up, so come on by. Also, our space is getting better all the time...come see for yourself!
Thanks for supporting the library in all the fabulous ways that you do!
xo The Denver Zine Library
Upcoming Summer Events with the DenverZine Library
The Other Side Arts (TOSA), main gallery (1644 Platte Street, Denver 80202),7pm, $5-10 suggested donation. Snacks and beverages will be on sale at theevent. Sneak preview of book sale scheduled for the next evening.
AUGUST
Used Booksale – Friday, August 1
Denver Zine Library (inside TOSA – 1644 Platte Street, Denver 80202),6-10pm. This will take place during TOSA's First Friday art opening: the DNCArt Show. The books are CHEAP and all proceeds benefit the DZL. If you have anybooks you'd like to donate to the sale, please contact Brian at printhead@... tocoordinate a drop-off.
Bowling Fundraiser – Saturday, August 9
Elitch Lanes (3825 Tennyson Street, Denver 80212), 11am-2pm, $10 cost.Contact Anna at a.inazu@...with questions or for more info.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THESE UPCOMINGEVENTS!
· September—Zine Reading
· October—2009 DZL CalendarRelease and Silent Auction
· December—The DZL's 5 YearAnniversary Party!
NOW ON SALE
· Tote Bags—$5-10 slidingscale
· Zinester's Guide to Denver—$3
· 2008 DZL Calendar—$2-5 slidingscale
DZL Open Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 1-5 or by appointment
Location: 1644 Platte Street, Studio 107, Denver 80202 (the firstdoor when you go in the alley on the right side of the building).
Just wanted to let you know about the upcoming Thoreau at Walden Release Party to beheld Saturday July 19th at Wax Trax/Kilgore Books.
The "festivities" begin at WAX TRAX with free, live,all-acoustic music from Andy Falconetti (Breezy Porticos), Ted Thacker(Veronica/Baldo Rex), and Rotaree (eclectic 3-piece featuring BonnieWeimer). The music will run from approximately 5-7 PM at which pointthings will move to the new KILGORE BOOKS (convenientlylocated next door to Wax Trax) for a Thoreau at Waldenpresentation, booksigning, and reception from 7-8 PM. (Copies of the book willbe available for purchase.)
Thoreau at Walden is my newGraphic Novel, published by Hyperion and the Center for Cartoon Studies. It's a poetic impression of one year of Thoreau's life and thought at Walden Pond. (Please visit www.king-cat.net for moreinfo.)
Anyhow, I hope to see you there! And I hope all is well!
Spring came and went without hardly a word, but folks who may have noted thefailure of a 2008 Boston Zine Fair to appear can take heart!!! After many yearsof dedicated getting-it-done, Janaka Stucky and Black Ocean press have passedthe organizing reins onto us, a group of folks from the Papercut Zine libraryand the Boston Comics Roundtable. With Janaka's material and spiritual supportand the continuing! awesome! sponsorship of Black Ocean, we are currentlystumbling through getting it together.
What we have right now is:
BOSTON ZINE FAIR 2008!!! Sept 20-21, Art Institute of Boston, 601 Newbury Street in Kenmore Square.
Hopefully with plenty of brilliant zines and awesome zine-style wares availablefrom a diverse array of totally charming + rad vendors. Hopefully also with great food, music, workshops maybe an art show. Every goodthing we can fit in there is the idea.
SPEAKING OF WHICH, REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! Finally.
This year we are doing things a new way. Folks can reserve full tables or half-tables for Sat. or Sun. or both days atvery reasonable rates.
Full table/2 days-$17 Full table/1day-$ 10 half table/2 days-$8.50 half table/1 day-$5
THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPT. 1!
How to register:
Our website (http://www.bostonzinefair.org/) is not up andrunning in an up to date manner as of yet. Hopefully current zine fair info + registrationforms will be avaiable there in a week or so, In the mean time, you can securea table via the www.paypal.comor by mail.
ALSO Include the following info with your payment:
*Your name + phone + e-mail
*what days you are reserving
*distro/zine/ project/org/ etc name for identifying your table as
*Brief description of what merch you are peddling
*Are you interested in doing a workshop, do you have workshop ideas?
*Are you going to need a place to stay?
* anything else we might need to know
PLEASE INCLUDE THAT INFO IN THE COMMENTS FIELD IF YOU ARE REGISTERING VIA PAYPAL or just jot it all on a piece of paper if you are mailing it in.
THANK YOU
8th Annual Portland Zine Symposium
The 8th Annual Portland ZineSymposium will be on AUGUST 23rd & 24th, 2008 in Portland, Oregon atPortland State University in the SmithMemorial Ballroom.
This year's theme is:
Back to DIY Back to Community Back to Roots
Our website is constantly beingupdated with latest information. We should have posters and fliers soon if youwould like to distribute some for us, let us know!
Come join the Denver Zine Library for fun summer events! Hope to see you and pass on the fun to all your pals. Also, check out some info on other events around the country and a great local used book & comics store in Denver!
DENVER ZINE LIBRARY MOVIE NIGHT Thursday, July 31 at 7:00pm The Other Side Arts main gallery $5-10 suggested donation
Come to Denver Zine Library's Movie Night for fun and excitement! What's playing? That's a surprise, but we assure you that you will be SHOCKED and AMAZED! Thrills, chills, artisticness, laughs, mystery and other stuff will be presented for your enjoyment. Do you want to miss it? You most definitely do not. Two features for the length of one. No one under the age of 5 admitted without parent or guardian. For more information contact brian at printhead@...
DENVER ZINE LIBRARY BOOKSALE Friday, August 1 from 6:00-10:00pm Denver Zine Library
How much would you be willing to pay for a wonderful book that might change your life? $50 skidillion, you say? Well, allow us to bring you the good word, friend: the Denver Zine Library has amazing books that might change your life, and we're selling them at our fundraising booksale for as low as $0.50 a pop! It goes on during the First Friday art opening of the new show at The Other Side Arts. Quit reading the Internet for a while, and get yourself some good old fashioned books-on-paper. For more information contact Brian at printhead@...
BOWLING FUNDRAISER Saturday, August 9 from 11:00am-2:00pm Elitch Lanes (3825 Tennyson Street,Denver80212) $10 gets your a pair of shoes and 2 games!
When you get to Elitch's, just let them know you are here for the Denver Zine Library :)
What could be better than bowling with your pals? Come have fun and help fundraise for your favorite zine library. For more information contact Anna at a.inazu@...
SAVE THE DATE
· September—Zine Reading
· October—2009 DZL CalendarRelease and Silent Auction
· December—The DZL's 5 YearAnniversary Party!
NOW ON SALE at the DENVER ZINE LIBRARY
· Tote Bags—$5-10 slidingscale
· Zinester's Guide to Denver—$3
· 2008 DZL Calendar—$2-5 slidingscale
And don't forget to check out this awesome new bookstore in Denver:
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS
Kilgore Books & Comics
Check out this awesome newly opened used book and comic store in Denver.
624 E. 13th Ave in the Cap Hill neighborhood of Denver.
Spring came and went without hardly a word, but folks who may have noted thefailure of a 2008 Boston Zine Fair to appear can take heart!!! After many yearsof dedicated getting-it-done, Janaka Stucky and BlackOcean press have passedthe organizing reins onto us, a group of folks from the Papercut Zine libraryand the Boston Comics Roundtable. With Janaka's material and spiritual supportand the continuing! awesome! sponsorship of BlackOcean, we are currentlystumbling through getting it together.
What we have right now is:
BOSTON ZINE FAIR 2008!!! Sept 20-21, Art Institute of Boston, 601 Newbury Street in Kenmore Square.
Hopefully with plenty of brilliant zines and awesome zine-style wares availablefrom a diverse array of totally charming + rad vendors. Hopefully also with great food, music, workshops maybe an art show. Every goodthing we can fit in there is the idea.
SPEAKING OF WHICH, REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! Finally.
This year we are doing things a new way. Folks can reserve full tables or half-tables for Sat. or Sun. or both days atvery reasonable rates.
Full table/2 days-$17 Full table/1day-$ 10 half table/2 days-$8.50 half table/1 day-$5
THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPT. 1!
How to register:
Our website (http://www.bostonzinefair.org/) is not up andrunning in an up to date manner as of yet. Hopefully current zine fair info + registrationforms will be avaiable there in a week or so, In the mean time, you can securea table via the www.paypal.comor by mail.
ALSO Include the following info with your payment:
*Your name + phone + e-mail
*what days you are reserving
*distro/zine/ project/org/ etc name for identifying your table as
*Brief description of what merch you are peddling
*Are you interested in doing a workshop, do you have workshop ideas?
*Are you going to need a place to stay?
* anything else we might need to know
PLEASE INCLUDE THAT INFO IN THE COMMENTS FIELD IF YOU ARE REGISTERING VIA PAYPAL or just jot it all on a piece of paper if you are mailing it in.
THANK YOU
8th Annual Portland Zine Symposium
The 8th Annual Portland ZineSymposium will be on AUGUST 23rd & 24th, 2008 in Portland, OregonatPortlandStateUniversity in the SmithMemorial Ballroom.
This year's theme is:
Back to DIY Back to Community Back to Roots
Our website is constantly beingupdated with latest information. We should have posters and fliers soon if youwould like to distribute some for us, let us know!
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