conference list - in chronological order (by the starting date of the event).

This list contains information on upcoming political conferences,
gatherings, and demonstrations, as well as information on music festivals
and some tattoo conventions. the listing is not limited to the US or to
North America. Please email me at angel+@osu.edu or reply to this message
to contribute information to this list.  This message will be posted every
two weeks or so to these newsgroups and lists:

alt. punk, alt. music independent, alt.music.hardcore, alt.music.ska,
alt.society.anarchy, alt.zines, rec.arts.bodyart, the punklist, the
aaa-web, and the anarchy list.

If you would like to receive it regularly through email please contact me.
I appologize about the lateness of this posting. This list is also on the
web! You can reach it at http://www.ECNet.Net/users/uaadams/gather.html,
maintained by Tony Atoms.

* I need information for any organzing around the Republican National
Convention, an animal rights thing in DC, and rumored gatherings/fests in
San Diego, BC, Winnipeg, Minneapolis, and Indianapolis.

 this list was last updated 5/15/96
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contents:

Events without dates/rumored events:

Republican Nat. Convention in San Diego, California
Northern California tattoo convention
Greenfields Music Festival in Saskatoon, SK Canada
Anarchist "Summer School": Glasgow Scotland

Chronological order:

May 23-29: Wilmington NC : WE Festival
May 24-25 : Philadelphia Punk Fest CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
May 25-26: Columbus, OH: Artistry in Ink Tattoo Convention
June 5-8: Tulsa OK: Music Festival
June 6-9: Madrid Spain: Conference on Cyberspace
June 9 1996  : Greenport NY : Poetry Fest 96
June 15th: Chicago IL : Punk Picnic
*June 18-24: Washington DC: World ANimal Awareness Week
June 19-24: Earth First! Gathering (tentative dates)
*June 20-23 : San Francisco :  Queercore Festival
June 26-30 : Eugene, Oregon : Punk gathering/ fest
June 28-29 : Minneapolis MN : Nedfest (music)
* July 3-4 : Philadelphia PA: freedom rally
July 3-5: Long Beach CA: SoCal Peace Fest
July 5-7 : Seattle : Girl Convention
July 5-7 : Columbus OH : Hardcore Fest
July 13-14 : Nelson, BC Canada : "political arts event"
July 18th-Aug. 4th : Atlanta, Georgia :
        Olympics / Food Not Bombs int'l gathering
July 19-23: Goleta CA : Hardcore Festival
August 2-4: Philadelphia : Riot Grrrl Conference
August 9-10 :  Cleveland Ohio : Hardcore Fest
August 11: vancouver, BC Canada :  political arts fest
August 21-24: Tulsa OK: Music Festival
August 21-31: chicago IL : Active Resistance/
        Democratic National Convention
Labor Day weekend: Louisa VA: conference on communal living
*September 5-8: Wisconsin Sister Subverter DIY Women's Gathering
*September 28- Oct 5: Negril, Jamaica : Tattoo Convention
October 19: London UK : Int'l Anarchist Bookfair
*October 25-27: Pittsburgh PA : Meeting of the Marked Tattoo Convention

where to get more information / announcements

* New or updated information
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Details:
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Repubican National convention in San Diego
Dates : ??

The group organizing various and sundry protests against the Repulsive
convention here in San Diego is called "Voices."  They can probably be
hunted up through the San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bi Center located on Normal
st, phone: 619/692-2077.  There is also another group  in San Diego called
the "Rainbow Congress," someone at the center might know about them, too
(they are not a gay group).
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Northern CA tattoo convention.
Dates: ??

Don't have any information except that it's in may andyou can look it up at:
http://www.tsware.com/C3/NewCreation/extravaganza96.html
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Greenfieds Festival
Saskatoon, SK, CAnada
Dates: ??

Last year there were 38 bands and over 1000 people, it lasted three days.
For info email dnb180@mail.usask.ca or call 306-241-7006. Shoud be sometime
in August.
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Anarchist SUmmer School
Glasgow Scotland
Dates: ??

The last summerr school was in 1993 and had about 200 participants from
England, Ireland, and Italy as well as Scotland.
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WE Festival
May 23 - 29, 1996
Wilmington NC
"Come Wreck Our Town"

  Join an eclectic gathering of people who do cool stuff at the WE Festival
in Wilmington, NC, Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, May 29. It's a seven day
smorgasbord of cool stuff: over 50 bands from around the world, a plethora
of independent / underground films, tons of zines, and an unhealthy dose of
microbrewed beer, will be featured during this seven day romp through our
own private wonderland.

  The Wilmington Exchange is a cooperative organization that encourages
independent thought and creativity. The purpose of the WE Festival is to
present an environment where people can come together, interact, and be
inspired; promoting a sense of community by nurturing artists' careers,
rather than exploiting them. Helping them find the tools to do the work
they love without compromise.

  WE Festival attendees will get in to all participating venues and receive
a We Guide(to help them navigate the new frontier). Plus, they'll receive
access to the Wilmington Exchange Center, where they can bring a bigass bag
and fill it with whatever they desire, since tons of free swag will be
theirs for the taking. The cost to attend the week-long WE Festival is only
$15.00. The cost for anyone attending as a representative of any corporate
conglomerate is $1500.00(that is not a joke).

If you have any questions, email us at WEFestival@aol.com, call Rick at
(910) 256-7867 or Kenyata at (910) 256-3791. Web pages coming soon

Send submissions to WE Fest, P.O. Box 2071, Wilmington, NC
28402-2071 USA.
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Artistry in Ink '96
Columbus OH
May 25/26
Veterans Memorial,  300 W Broad St.

For special hotel rates call 614.885.7300. To pre-register for tattoo
competition, call John at 818.889.8740 ext 331.
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June 5-8
Music Festival
Tulsa Okahoma

We're booking not one, but two! festivals in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  mostly just
music but if someone wants to organize any other events here that might be
cool.  the first fest is June 5-8th.  The second is August 21-24.   the
only dates that are set in stone as of now are Pez on June 7th, Whitekaps
on Aug 22nd, and Blanks 77 on Aug. 24th.   Other bands that WILL play but
we don't know what days yet are: Brother Inferior, the Droids, Remission,
Welfare, N.O.T.A., Bob of Tribes, Rash of Beatings, Distrust, Implied
Consent, 30footFall, the Krumbs.
   -We need bands to play!   we need people to come!   Shows will be held
at the 401 club (Archer and Boulder in Tulsa) unless we need to move to the
skatepark.   We're also looking at getting a permit to hold outdoor events.

    For any info at all on These two festivals, E-mail Dave Thompson at
GDTF36A@PRODIGY.COM, call at (918)585-5601, or write at 10305 S. 197th E.
Ave,  Broken Arrow, OK 74014.   Thanks.
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 Fifth International Conference on Cyberspace
June 6th to 9th, 1996
Madrid, Spain

5CYBERCONF is an international conference that addresses the social,
political and cultural implications of cyberspace from a critical
standpoint and encourages discussion between theoreticians and
practitioners. Hosted for the first time in Europe, this fifth edition of
CYBERCONF considers computer-human interface breakthroughs, our fascination
and weariness with disobedient technology, the role of synthetic behaviour
in virtual design, and the increasing importance of cross-cultural
contributions to the electronic community.

5CYBERCONF is scheduled to start on Thursday afternoon, June 6th and take
place over three and a half days. There will be 7 keynote speakers, 18
plenary sessions, special events, a videoconference link-up and a banquet
dinner on Sunday June 9th. All sessions are designed to foster discussion.
Presentations will be in English and Spanish with simultaneous translation.
The six themes are:
      INTER-FACE LIFT
      CYBER SICK-AND-TIRED
      TECHNOLOGY GOOD, PEOPLE BAD (Virtual Perversions)
      DIGITAL THIRD WORLDS
      CRASH TECHNOLOGY
      SYNTHETIC BEHAVIOUR (Recombinart)

*      FEES & REGISTRATION      *
The registration fee for attending 5CYBERCONF is US$200. The registration
form can be found on-line at our web site, or by contacting Susie Ramsay at
5cyberconf@ceai.telefonica.es. Please note that registration is on a first
come, first serve basis and attendance is limited to 140. The deadline for
registration is May 1, 1996

*     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION   *
5CYBERCONF, Fundacion Arte y Tecnologia, Gran Via, 28. 2 planta, 28013
Madrid, Spain
Tel. 34-1-542-9380 Fax. 34-1-521-0041
Email 5cyberconf@ceai.telefonica.es  Contingency Email 100705.140@compuserve.com
http://www.telefonica.es/fat/

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June 9 1996
Poetry Fest 96
Greenport, NY  June 9 all day and night - hundreds of poets and publishers

This is the first national Poetry Fest and anyone in the poetry scene,
either as a poet or a small press/litmag publisher, is encouraged to
attend. This will be publicized throughout the New York Metro area and
southern New England and will attract hundreds of those interested in
buying/swapping zines.

What I'm arranging for is guest speakers and topics will include
self-publishing, free speech, e-zines and e-poetry, the value of the zine
to the poet, what is modern poetry? the future of poetry and the art of the
zine. Also, there will be tons of readings, so bring some poems.

Tables, $30.  Half-table, $18. (You should easily make this money back)

Too, my wife manages a motel in Greenport (a one block walk from the
festivities).  She can arrange for double occupancy rooms for $55. That's
$27.50 if you're willing to split it with someone else.

Please publish the facts of this release in your zine as soon as possible.
All zine and literary publishers are welcome to Poetry Fest 96, whether you
publish poetry or not.

Darren Johnson, Coordinator PO Box 672 Water Mill, NY 11976 RocketUSA@delphi.com
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June 15th

Chicago Punk Picnic, with a lot of bands and socializing. On Cricket Hill
in Chicago, set up by Mike and Matt of The Wrench Collective.
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June 18-24
World Animal Awareness Week
Washington DC

18th - Press Conference
20-22 - The World Congress for Animals
21-22 - World Expo for Animals
22 - Celebrity Gala
23 - March for the Animals
24 - National Lobby Day for Animals

It's being put on by the National Alliance for Animals (NAA) and endorsed
by every Animal Rights (AR) group that I've ever heard of. Contact NAA for
a brosure.

The National Alliance for Animals
PO Box 77196
Washington, DC,  20013-7196
703-810-1085  (Fax 703-810-1089)
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Tentative Dates: June 19-24
Earth First Gathering
No location Yet

From: Earth First <actionupdate@gn.apc.org>

What is it Robin? Can it be true?

Well holy tree stumps Batman, they want to have an Earth First! Gathering!

But how can that be? Surely they aren't able to organise one without a
large office and international financing? And any way, they're not wearing
tights. How can they save the world without tights?

I can't believe it Batman - it looks like they're going to try and ask for
help.This is too much. If people start taking control of their own lives
they'll stop leaving it up to us to fight the bad guys. Then what'll
happen? It'll be anarchy - the death of super heroes as we know them!

..... we interrupt this program to bring you an announcement. A lone
individual by the name of Luke is proposing that there is an Earth First!
gathering over the Summer Solstice and would like to hear your opinions. We
are now going live to his house for this exclusive interview.

"Hello my name's Luke and I help put the Earth First! Action Update
together. I'm sending this message to a few people I thought might be
interested and you are one of them! As most of you will know, Earth First!
has 'national' gatherings about every 6 months. Normally about 80 people
turn up and there are talks by different campaign groups, discussions on a
range of issues and generally a good party where we all chill out together.
At the last gathering in Lancashire I agreed, along with 2 others to sort
out the next one for Easter. However, Easter is rapidly approaching and the
other 2 are rapped up at Newbury. Having talked to  a few other people
about this we arrived at the decision that maybe we should put on a really
sorted summer gathering rather than a half sorted Easter one. South
Somerset EF! proposed holding the gathering over the summer solstice. They
proposed that the site should be the single most important priority and
that it should be in  a beautiful area, away from development and
preferably with a stone circle or hill fort. I've also talked the idea over
with Reclaim the Streets and A30 Action along with several other active
people.

What I'd like to know is -What do you think? Would you like to be involved
and what do you think is needed? (Please note that  Earth First! is a doing
word. It is not an exclusive club. All ideas are welcome)

I propose that the gathering is much larger than normal and is geared up
not only as a meeting point for people in the movement, but also as a good
introduction and training for people new to direct action campaigning.
There could be: presentations on ALL direct action campaigns (Roads, Shell,
JSA); a full training in all aspects of direct action campaigning (from
building tree houses to writing press releases); a debate/ speakers forum
(covering any topics people wish to raise from splits in the movement to
life on mars!) ; and also a full range of introductions to positive
alternatives to mass consumerism and generally staying chilled out in a
hectic world (yoga, permaculture, spiritualism etc). These 4 areas could be
placed in 4 separate marquees/large benders and be running continuously
over the length of the gathering. We could also have a lot of drummers,
theatre groups, entertainers for the evenings to ensure it's one hell of a
party!

I'm basically looking for ideas from people and offers of help. There are a
lot of things that could be done with this gathering, especially as it is
not until June. However, I won't keep ranting on about all the ideas I've
got as for it to work really well it needs to be thought about be a lot of
people (get that morphic resonance going!) - we could get someone to give a
talk on that as well.

Firstly I need to know whether people think it is a good idea. How about
the 19th to the 24th of June?If people are intoit, the second area needing
to be sorted is a site. We need a friendly land owner who will let around
300 people camp on her/his land for 5 days. We'll also need running water
and the site needs to be at least football pitch size with space for
vehicles to park away from the tents/tepees etc. Does anyone know the owner
of the site for the Big Green Gathering? That has a stone circle as well.
Or maybe someone knows the owner of Glastonbury and we could get a field
there? Do you know of anywhere we could have? What area of the country
should it be in?

If I get a positive response to this mailing then I'll put a flier out
about it with the next Earth First! Action Update, giving a clearer idea of
the options and what help will be required to get it off the ground. As
with most Earth First! events it will probably be put together in a weird
sort of organised chaos sort of way - but when they come together they're
the best (witness the Whatley Quarry Action). Like I said, if people think
it is a good idea and a few people start offering to help out then I'll set
a meeting for early March and those interested can then start thrashing out
how to get it sorted.

All comments / offers of help to Luke on 01222 383363 or email
'actionupdate@gn.apc.org' or write to PO BOX 7,Cardiff CF2 4XX. Please note
that I'm not 'in charge' ofthe gathering, although I'm prepared to put a
lot of work into ensuring it happens. If the gathering idea gets a good
response then I'll ensure we get a team of people together to make sure it
happens. Anyone is welcome  to be part of that team. Enthusiasm is much
more important than experience. Burnt out experts should help out on a
consultation basis only!"

We now return you to your regularly scheduled viewing...
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June 20-23
Dirtybird: A Queercore Festival
San Francsico

4 workshops/3 music shows/2 film events/1 women's spoken word night/and a
closing night dance party

ENTERTAINMENT
Behead the Prophet No Lord Shall Live  *  Cypher  in the Snow *Dirt Bike
Gang  *  Dyke Van Dick * Sue P. Fox *  The KG's *Juliana Luecking * The
Need * Potatomen * Sleater-Kinney *Sparkmarker * Sta-Prest * Team Dresch *
Third Sex *Tribe 8   [Bands Subject to Change]

VENUES
ATA Gallery * 924 Gilman St., Berkeley * SF Women's Building * more TBA

WORKSHOPS curently being planned:
On  your own issues * Fat issues * Racism in a Subculture issues * 'Zines

Housing line: (415) 522-8732  (Call if you can offer housing, or if you need it)

All events are all ages.  Some events may sell out.  No advance tickets.

We have filled all the shows with bands, so must regretfuly tell aspiring
bands to try for next time.    In addition,  bands should know that Q-TIP
(Queers Together in Punkness)  sponsors a monthly show in San Francisco.
Bands who might be interested in playing a QTIP show some time can contact
joelqpunk@aol.com

mailing address:  Dirty Bird, POB 170501, San Francisco, CA 94117

Because 10% is not enough!
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June 26-30
Resist and Exist
Eugene, Oregon

WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT: Resist and Exist is intended to be a large,
eclectic gathering of punks and activists from all different "scenes" and
walks of life. the focus of this gathering is on unifying the punk
community for positive change through music, cooperation, and activism.

BANDS CONFIRMED AS OF 4/1/1996:(my "official" list was lost in the flood,
so this list is not complete, but rather what I can pull off the top of my
head. If you are playing and are not on the list, pounce on me so I can add
you....sorry...)

Hilt(tx), Absence(mi), Apeface(ca), Terminal Disgust(tx), Orange 42(wa),
Flux of Disorder(co), Brother Inferior(ok), Submission Hold(Vancouver BC),
Defiance(or), Dystopia(ca), Whorehouse of Reps(wa), Resist and Exist(ca),
Divisia(ca), Bristle(wa), Decay(mi), working stiffs(ca),Lowdowns(ca),
Filthy drunks(ca), Rash of Beatings(ar), Free verse(ks),
Carsgetcrushed(ca), 4Q(or), The Fanatics(co), PayNeuter(az),
Christdriver(wa), ungrateful(ky), Pawn(oh), The Skandals(or), No Class(wa),
The Impossibles(az), Mickey and the Bigmouths(ca), Coathangerkids(?), Fury
66(ca), SKAVEN(ca), Armistice(ca), Subject Mad(az), Not My SON(tx&wa),
LeadfootBroadcast(ca), Reform Control(co), Shitbastard(az), Laughing
Stock(ca), The Obliterated(or), Heckle(?), Black Label(ca), The
Readymen(or), Bob of Tribes(ok), and there are probably 15 more I spaced,
but you get the basic jist of it.

We also have workshops planned on subjects like Central american
Solidarity, Prison support, scams, EARTH FIRST!, The Chiapas Rebellion,
pressing records, silkscreening, stenciling, Food Not Bombs, pirate radio,
active resistance, veganism, copwatch, bike repair, internet literacy, and
a bunch more tenative ones.In addition, there will be daily picnics,
women's groups, and anarchist discussion forums, and other fun things like
soccer games, store takeovers, barter fairs, and the like.

As for food and lodging, we at FNB Eugene are planning to do massive
servings twice a day, and there should be enough organized dumpster raids
to fill the gaps. Food stamps are super easy to get here(3days) and are
pretty much legal tender everywhere in town. Although housing is in rather
short supply, there is ample camping, tons of cheap motels, and  a tent
city planned to protest the matrix progrmas springing up all over the
place. The weather is sunny and nice here in the summer, so not having a
place to crash isn't such a big deal.

The gathering itself is totally free, although many of the shows will have
door prices to cover expenses(never more than $5, usually $2) and it is
entirely all ages.

HOW TO GET HERE:Eugene is right on I-5, smack dab an hour from the Pacific
and an hour from the mountains, easily accessible by car, bus, train, or
plane.

For more info call the Antipathy Collective/Eugene Food not Bombs @(541)
302-1838
or write: POB 11703 Eugene, or 97440 tac@efn.org
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June 28-29
NedFest
Minneapolis MN

NEDFEST   is going to be the weekend of the 28-29 of june. in the mpls.
area. hopefully at the new club (all ages, all punk DIY, all collective
run) or a specific venue just for that weekend. so far, it seems as though
the majority of bands being contacted are straightedge hardcore
genre-oriented.  flex and i are working on others such as aus rotten, los
crudos, our friends back east (your and mine) in the albany area, drop
dead, any other bands of this nature, though not strictly confined to
it.other than this there are no solid details yet.  we just need bands who
can deinately play to make up guidelines and times and how long the thing
will last, etc. if anyone needs a voice to talk to about this or wants a
show before this or after they can call me at  612-641-0450.

I assume this is the same fest, i saw this posting somewhere (-j):
fri 28, 29-MPLS PUNK FEST w/ anasarca, pressgang, serpico, boris the
sprinkler,abnegation, mk ultra, fifteen...plus local acts and a bunch of
other touring bands (at least 21 total, stay posted).
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July 3 and 4
PHiladelphia

We will be protesting on "freedom" avenue to inform people that the city of
Philly has nothing to do with freedom and the constitution, it is all about
murdering innocent people, such as Mumia and MOVE members.

from <cgculbre@hamlet.uncg.edu>
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July 3-5 1996.
SoCal Peace fest

This is a gathering set up by some of the  legendary OC PEACE PUNX. There
should be lots of bands(including Active Minds and the Varukers),
workshops, protests and other fun stuff. Frank from AGC is setting it up.
Write him c/o AGC @POB 90084, Long Beach, Ca 90809-0084 or give him a ring
at (310) 692-0266
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July 5-7
More Than Music Fest
Columbus Ohio

 Hardcore Fest in the works. Call for more info: Cliff (614) 688-1038.
bands already scheduled:
Anasarca, Armstrongs Secret Nine, Boy sets fire, Braid, En Dive,
Franklin,Guyver one, Inquisition, Jenny Piccolo, Julia, Khai, Locust,
Mainspring, Promise Ring, Resin, Remingtin, Sideshow, Spirit Assembly The
Great Unraveling, Wallside, Broken Hearts are Blue, Harriet The Spy

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July 5-7, 1996
Girl Convention
Seattle WA

hi, a few other girls and I are planning a girl convention for next summer.
It is going to be in Seattle on July 5/6/7 that's a friday/saturday/sunday
and it will be a kicking blast so every girl in the whole entire world
should come.  There will be radical workshops where you can learn how to
silkscreen (oooohhhh!!!), how to fix yr leaky faucet so so you don't have
to hire some buttrock guy who charges you a bajillion bucks, self-defense,
etc., discussions about classism, sexism, racism, otherisms  and there will
be good rock shows too with all your favorite girl rockers and zine trading
and an art show and if we can figure it out, there might be a skating
party, too, so don't forget your roller skates or your skateboard!  It will
be really fun.  And two weeks beforehand there will be a similar thing in
Santa Barbara and one week beforehand there will be a similar thing in
Portland so you could  turn it into a big adventure and go to all 3.  And
if you or anyone you know wants to lead a workshop or discussion or
something, that would be rad.   my address is -- Ann McNally/Xavier
Hall/1110 E. Spring/Seattle, WA 98122 and my phone number is 206-220-8592
but e-mail is easiest.  And you can tell everyone about this! /
anngirl@seattleu.edu
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July 13-14, 1996
UNDER THE VOLCANO - KOOTENAYS
Nelson, BC  Canada

A mountainous location, 3.5 hours north of Spokane, WA, this political arts
event will be slightly smaller, but follow the same format as UNDER THE
VOLCANO August 11, 1996 in Vancouver.   Bands please contact: UNDER THE
VOLCANO, Box 957, Nelson, BC, V1L 6A5 Canada / Phone/fax 604.355.2327
Email: grizzly@worldtel.com
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july 18th-aug. 4th
Atlanta, Georgia

fnb international gathering
"building an alternative to transnational corporate greed"
contact: 770 ormewood ave. atlanta, GA  30312 -  [404] 622-5859 (bob)
1-800-884-1136

For olympics information:
Sara Zia Ebrahimi: sazF95@hamp.hampshire.edu If you'd prefer to snail her,
that's Hampshire Coll Box 0429, PO Box 5001, Amherst, MA 01002.
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July 19 through 22nd
Goleta Hardcore Festival 1996
Goleta California

Reprinted from Heart AttaCk:
"This summer we're hosting a four-day hardcore festival here in Goleta.
It will start Friday night with five or six bands.  Saturday morning and
afternoon there will be some sort of non-musical activity, followed by
another six or seven bands that night.  Sunday there will be a longer
show with maybe nine or ten bands.  And then on Monday afternoon we're
planning a trip up to the mountains to lay around, eat, swim, jump off
rocks, and hang out.  Hopefully everyone left in town on Monday will be
able to go.  The only bands confirmed to play at this time are Seein' Red
and Torches To Rome.  In the next issue we'll print the complete list of
bands as well as any other pertinent information."
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August 2-4
Riot Grrrl Conference
Philadelphia

contact:  mccool@brick.purchase.edu for more information
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August 9-10 1996
Cleveland Ohio
Hardcore Fest

justin 216-984-3213 OR shauna 216-646-1403
send demos/7"s to: 1370 Iroquios Ave Mayfield Hts, OH  44124
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UNDER THE VOLCANO
7th Annual Festival of Art & Social Change
August 11, 1996  Cates Park, North Vancouver, BC

Each year 8,000 people gather for the largest political arts festival in
the Northwest featuring music, speakers, workshops, theatre, children's
programs.  With a special emphasis on showcasing radical groups from the
Vancouver region, organizers also present native sovereigntists from
various First Nations. The one day event lasts from 11am to 11pm, is
outdoors, no ticket price, and features punk rock, hip hop, folk, and
traditional and contemporary  music from various cultures.

BANDS/SPEAKERS for more information: Box 21552, 1850 Commercial Drive,
Vancouver, BC, V5N 4A0 Canada  Email: grizzly@worldtel.com ATTN: Irwin
Oostindie
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August 21-24
Music Festival
Tulsa Okahoma

We're booking not one, but two! festivals in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  mostly just
music but if someone wants to organize any other events here that might be
cool.  the first fest is June 5-8th.  The second is August 21-24.   the
only dates that are set in stone as of now are Pez on June 7th, Whitekaps
on Aug 22nd, and Blanks 77 on Aug. 24th.   Other bands that WILL play but
we don't know what days yet are: Brother Inferior, the Droids, Remission,
Welfare, N.O.T.A., Bob of Tribes, Rash of Beatings, Distrust, Implied
Consent, 30footFall, the Krumbs.
   -We need bands to play!   we need people to come!   Shows will be held
at the 401 club (Archer and Boulder in Tulsa) unless we need to move to the
skatepark.   We're also looking at getting a permit to hold outdoor events.

    For any info at all on These two festivals, E-mail Dave Thompson at
GDTF36A@PRODIGY.COM, call at (918)585-5601, or write at 10305 S. 197th E.
Ave,  Broken Arrow, OK 74014.   Thanks.
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A C T I V E   R E S I S T A N C E : A COUNTER-CONVENTION
AUGUST 21-31, 1996
CHICAGO, IL

ACTIVE RESISTANCE is both a convention and a gathering, bringing together
individuals and collectives to create sustainable communities of
resistance.  This union will engage intensive work on long term goals, high
spirited activism, as well as share in the challenge and fun involved in
putting this all together.  We hope to accomplish a  great deal.  And we
know we'll have fun.  The Counter-Convention is scheduled to take place in
Chicago for 10 days -- before, during, and after the 1996 Democratic
National Convention. For more information email the AUtonomous Zone at
ugwiller@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu or 1573 N Milwaukee #420 Chicago IL 60622
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Labor Day Weekend:
Twin Oaks Community conference on communal living
LLouisa VA

Every year on Labor Day Weekend, Twin Oaks hosts a conference on communal
living.  It draws around 150 people.  Food not Bombs folks and Earth First!
people are regular attendees.  Nonviolent types only.
Nexus at: twinoaks@mcimail.com
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SISTER SUBVERTER  DIY RADICAL WOMEN'S GATHERING
Wisconsin
September 5-8

EVERYTHING YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW:

VISION:  This originally started with two of us talking about women's music
festivals and our non-hierarchical, create n' subvert, politics/lives.  We
wanted to be able to create the fabulous experience of women-only-ness with
the fluidity of more anarchistic gatherings.  We imagined no seperation
between workers, attendees, performers and producers; no lifestyle caste
system (all women welcome); minimal cost; fresh air; play; skill sharing;
networking; lots of space for women to share what's really going on in our
lives; and lots of active participation from everyone involved (ie. YOU).
This is political only in the most personal sense and it's all open to
interpretation. . . .

PLACE:  Daughters Of The Earth (D.O.E) farm is 80 acres of cooperatively
run women's land in  wisconsin.  Ther'e a big barn, a sauna, fire circles,
a lodge, outhouses, trails and all the nature you really need.  There's
plenty of camping space, some trailers, and a few rooms in the lodge. It's
super important for us to respect D.O.E.  These are some of their
considerations:  Drug use of all kinds (except maybe sugar and coffee) is
limited to certain parts of the land.  Pets should only be brought if
you're willing to be super responsible for them.  General respect for the
land like using trails and good manners when dealing with folks in the
surronding area will also be expected.  W'ell send maps and directions at a
later date.

MONEY:  D.O.E. farm requests $16 to $30 for each woman who is camping.  $6
extra per night will be requested for those who would like to stay in the
lodge and an extra dollar or two would be appreciated for women who want to
use the shower in the lodge.  There is oppurtunity for work exchange.  All
money goes directly to D.O.E. farm and you need not give anything to Sister
Subverter in order to attend the event.  We could, however, use any
donations you could give.  Any day now, we'll have T-shirts and patches
with Sister Subverter logos on them, so send us $1-$2 if you want patches,
$8 for t-shirts (let us know if you need more specifics).  All this money
will go towards compensating bands and other expenses.

FOOD:  Vegan meals will be provided, well, with everyone's help.  Everyone
should bring vegan ingredients (veggies, grains, soy products, fruit, etc),
about enough quantity-wise to cover one person.   If you're not sure what
to bring, ask us (or kick in some money instead).

THE SHOW SO FAR:   We are planning workshops and discussions on: women's
land & rural collectives; women working in radical/anarchist networks;
d.i.y. radical sex; and (hopefully) self defense.  There will also be a
dance in the barn, play space, play fighting, sauna, fire.  Bands are still
T.B.A.

DIY:  This means Do It Yourself, which means everyone is encouraged to
contribute her visions, talents, resources, and efforts.  We (Sacha, Mat
and Amara) are not producers; we're just getting things rolling and doing
our best to coordinate everyone's efforts.  Let us know if you want to form
a committee, facilitate a workshop or discussion, plan an event, or share a
skill or resource.  If you're in an all girl band  that would like to
perform, or if you do performances, make films, are a good organizer, can
get free copies, know about PA systems, have access to food or non profit
status. . . LET US KNOW!

CONTACT US:  We'lll put you on our mailing list, answer questions, and
organize the info. you send us about how you'd like to get involved.
KMat/Sister Subverter c/o Autonomous zone, 1573 N. Milwaukee #420,
ChicagoIL  60622.  (312) 252-8054.  abaumg@artic.edu
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HEDONISM II: 2ND ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF BODY ART
 SEPTEMBER 28TH - OCTOBER 5TH 1996
NEGRIL, JAMAICA
This convention was a great success last year, and all those that I have
talked to from that trip said that they would definitely be going back.
Hedonism II is a lush paradise situated on some of the nicest beaches in
Jamaica. Truly worthy of the title "paradise"!!!

Peaked your curiosity? Pick up the 50th issue of Tattoo Revue magazine and
look for the feature on last year's convention. Jeannie Vodnik is the lady
to call for info. Her number is at the end of the article. Tell her Dean
from Hamilton sent ya!!

If you don't have access to the magazine, Please e-mail:
dean@freenet.hamilton.on.ca  for much more detailed info including
packages, flight ideas, costs, etc..
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15th Annual International Anarchist Bookfair
Saturday 19th October, 1996
London. UK

Conway Hall, Red Lion Square Further details from m.peacock@unl.ac.uk, or
for contact information write: '84b Whitechapel High Street, Angel Alley,
London E.1. England
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October 25, 26, 27th, 1996
Meeting of the Marked Tattoo Convention
Pittsburgh, PA

Meeting of the Marked is the Tri-State Areas premiere tattoo event. Now in
it's fourth year, this celebration of tattoo arts includes 40 booths with
artists, piercers and vendors from across the US and around the globe.
Attendance usually averages over 3,000 for the three day event. Ten
different contest categories, no entry fee for contests, hand crafted
trophies for 1st place in each category (made by Rob Billings, Booty
Metals, Chicago, IL). Lot's of tattoo photography and tattoo related
exhibits. Coverage by national tattoo magazines (see March Issue of Skin &
Ink)!

Al Monzo's Palace Inn / 24 Hour Info- 412-531-5319 or e-mail tim at
Amazinger@aol.com /
http://tattoos.com/marked.htm
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Other information :

A listing of Tattoo Conventions/events is available at:
http://tattoos.com/convent.html

ADVANCE, a Comprehensive listing of animal rights, animal welfare,
vegetarian & environmental events. Meetings, protests, expos, dinners,
lectures, symposia, conventions, rallies, demonstrations, & lots more.
Published & updated monthly. For free sample, send mailing address (snail
mail) to: mkoplow@ix.netcom.com or visit web site:
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>From Eugene fols:
Hey, we are working on organizing a car pool type thing here on the West
Coast to get from event to event. If you or anyone you know is  interested,
please e-mail us or call (541) 302-1838.
        We are also looking for a few more people to do workshops at Resist
and Exist 1996 here in Eugene. Call, write, or e-mail if you can help.
THanx
mike POB 11703 eugene, or 97440 / tac@efn.org



