1.Finding your voice through your politics (spoken word)- presented by Luna, artist-in-residence- Wed June 24, 7-9pm
2.Empowerment through radical visual art- presented by Coco, artist-in-residence- Fri June 26, 4-6pm
3.Dinner and a Movie- Parsely Days - Sunday June 21, 6pm
4. Skillshare Workshop - Intuitive Harmonica with Scott Owen- Monday June 22, 7pm
5. Lecture series- Economic Crisis Deconstructed- Thursday, July 25, 7-9
6.Artists in Residence- Luna Allison (Ottawa) and Riot Coco (Montreal) and Macho (Winnipeg) – June 16-30
7.Inkstorm closed - Saturday June 13- Monday June 22.
8. Methinks Presents a Submission Call
9. Stitch and Bitch
10. Racism in Perspective - Call for Submissions!
11. Tabling at Sappyfest
12. Queer and Rebel Days- call out for collaborators and/or volunteers
13. Radio Zine is back! Tuesdays 10:30pm-12am on CKDU 88.1FM
14. Crow's Nest space for rent
15. Roberts Street Social Centre! Come by and check it out
16. Roberts Street FAN CLUB !

1.Finding your voice through your politics (spoken word)- presented by Luna, artist-in-residence- Wed June 24, 7-9pm
A two-hour spoken word workshop focused on finding your voice in the genre of spoken word through your political beliefs. We will listen to work by a number of spoken word artists from around north america, noticing which pieces we most respond to and then exploring and experimenting with the tools and techniques these artists use. Each person will have the option to write some spoken word based on the political issue or community work that is most important to them (i.e.: abortion rights, prison ally work, gentrification…). At the end of the workshop, participants can choose to share their work with the larger group or not. Beginners, bystanders and writers from other genres welcome.
Bio: Luna Allison is a queer feminist spoken word artist based in Ottawa who has been writing and performing poetry since 2001. She got her start in Montreal, where she also co-organized the Catcall series – a monthly women’s performance showcase featuring music, theatre, spoken word and dance, which is focused on providing space to new and emerging women artists to help them build skills, confidence and community. Luna released her first recording, Urban Lullabies, on the grassroots Montreal label Wired on Words in 2006 and has since toured around Canada and the U.S putting on shows and teaching workshops like this one. She is happy to be in Halifax this month, collaborating with Riot Coco as one of the Roberts Street Centre’s artists in residence. (Luna believes fiercely in the healing power of chocolate and likes to blow bubbles to get through writer’s block.)

2.Empowerment through radical visual art- presented by Coco, artist-in-residence- Fri June 26, 4-6pm
Radical art: who makes it, who sees it and who can access it? This workshop will have three parts – a discussion, a radical street-art tour and the development of a radical visual art project. We’ll start by sharing experiences about the topic of public accessibility, DIY values and self-expression. After the discussion, we’ll walk around the North-End neighbourhood for a tour of the radical guerrilla street art in the area. We’ll then talk about the techniques and political issues that we want to explore and address relating specifically to the North-end neighbourhood of Halifax. In the last part of the workshop, we’ll start work on an artistic project for the North-End neighbourhood, which will reflect the values and ideas that we’ve discussed. Absolute beginners, accomplished artists and curious people all welcome.
Bio: Coco Riot is a genderqueer immigrant visual artist living in Montreal. Coco is one of this summer’s artists in residence at the Roberts Street Centre. Most of Coco’s work consists of zines, installations and videos addressing the questions of identity and community, especially within feminist and queer scenes. Coco has been publishing zines since 2003 and has put on exhibitions around europe and north america – both in political venues like ladyfests and the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair, and various galleries and museums. Coco has also published several articles in art, queer and feminist magazines and is now working on an amazing installation-spoken word project with artist Luna Allison. (Coco also identifies as a drama king, which makes life so much more glamorous.)

3.Dinner and a Movie- Parsely Days - Sunday June 21th, 6pm
Jasmine Marsh presents "Parsley Days" with pesto pasta, vegan cheesecake, and parsley surprise (vegan, gf available!)!$8 and reservations are required, as normal. Dinner and a Movie is an awesome fundraising series of homemade meals and unique movies prepared and picked by Roberts Street friends and supporters. If you're interested in putting one on, or want to make a reservation for this week, email semaphorecinema@gmail.com

4. Skillshare Workshop - Intuitive Harmonica with Scott Owen- Monday June 22, 7pm
No experience is necessary for any of the workshops, and all ages are welcome. Workshops are free, and all supplies are provided. Please pre-register by email: skillshare@robertsstreet.org.

5. Lecture series- Economic Crisis Deconstructed- Thursday, July 25, 7-9
An hour or so long talk and discussion the economic crisis with insights from Autonomous Marxist and Left Communist perspectives. Together we can improve our Marx. This talk and discussion is part of the "We will not pay for your crisis!" series coordinated by NSPIRG
The series will feature presentations and discussions on a variety of subjects related to the global economic crisis with issues ranging from local to international effects on workers, communities and the environment. As well, it will highlight the public responses, which have ranged from public protests to factory occupations, to toppling of entire governments.

6.Artists in Residence- Luna Allison (Ottawa) and Riot Coco (Montreal) and Macho (Winnipeg) – June 16-30
Luna and Coco are artists and activists who are working together on developing a multi-media installation project. While in Halifax they will work on a collaborative zine exploring inner and outer realities of seeking social chance as queer feminists. Using poetry, visual and print media, they will give voice to inner, personal life of the organizer, laying foundation for their larger collaborative project.
Macho’s going to come to Halifax to build a “Long John” style freight bicycle for us to use, as an awesome DIY alternative to car culture

7.Inkstorm closed - Saturday June 13- Monday June 22.
Inkstorm is about to embark on some amazing RENOVATIONS! The studio will be closed from Saturday June 13 until Monday June 22. We will be reopening on Tuesday June 23. Our bathroom/washout station is in need of major repairs. We are tearing the whole thing out and rebuilding a new washout station.Apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Come check out our new washout station when it is finished!
-Inkstorm Screenprinting Collective

8. Methinks Presents a Submission Call
For WE MADE A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL - A touring art show. It is a call out for zines, performance proposals and drawings. Check out methinkspresents@gmail.com to find out more!

9. Stitch and Bitch
Every Tuesday 7-9pm
Do some crafting and chatting with friendly folks.

10. Racism in Perspective - Call for Submissions!
We've extended the deadline to July 7th! It's time for NSPIRG to produce a new publication to provoke thought and action! As we revive our Rooting Out Racism campaign this summer, we are going to be producing the next phase of our "In Perspective" series: Racism in Perspective. While governments are moving away from using the term "racism" we invite you to call it as you see it, and to say it loud and clear. We are seeking an array of submissions to shed light on institutionalized racism in Nova Scotia, as well as on grander, global structures of inequality rooted in the concept of "race." We are looking for both non-fiction and fiction pieces; we encourage personal perspectives, essays, poetry, songs, comics, photos, drawings, and other artwork. Please get in touch if you have any questions or just to touch base with your ideas

11. Tabling at Sappyfest
You are cordially invited to show/sell your stuff at the most lovely SappyFest small press/zine/and craft fair this Aug 1of 2009, 12 – 4 pm.
We are looking for crafters, zinesters, and small press type folk to make this weekend really nice. This event is presented in collaboration with Conundrum Press and the Anchor Archive Zine Library. Special guests include Andy Brown, James Kirkpatrick, Elisabeth Belliveau and a bunch of other readers.
Tables cost $15 per day (you can share). Deadline is July 17th. (please note that the cost for the table does not include a ticket to the music festival)

12. Queer and Rebel Days- call out for collaborators and/or volunteers
Queer and Rebel Days will be a week of queer events, actions, parties, and workshops. All events will be free, trans-, lesbian-, bisexual-, gay-, two-spirited-, pansexual-, queer- and questioning-positive, and childcare is available upon request.
It will run out of Anchor Archive from July 10- July 16. Currently we are looking for some folks interested in helping to organize events and other people interested in being general volunteers. E-mail queer.and.rebel.days.2009@gmail.com to find out more!

13. Radio Zine is back! Tuesdays 10:30pm-12am on CKDU 88.1FM
Listen in for readings, interviews, discussions about zines and other things! If you are interested in joining the Radio Zine collective, in doing one show, or in finding out more e-mail anchorarchive@gmail.com. You can also listen online - www.ckdu.ca

14. Crow's Nest space for rent
Need space to hold meetings, events, small workshops, or show films? You can rent the Crow's Nest (upstairs) at the Roberts Street Social Centre. There's a digital projector and screen, sound system, chairs and tables.... Rates start at $5 for a quick meeting and help pay the rent! Email us to find out more.

15. Roberts Street Social Centre! Come by and check it out.
Open Hours for both Anchor Archive Zine Library and Ink Storm Screenprinting Collective
Sundays 2-5pm & Tuesdays 6-9pm
Come borrow and browse zines, become a member, or have a look at our rapidly growing catalogue! Also get a tour of the screenprinting studio, sign up for workshops, or get started on a project.

16. Roberts Street FAN CLUB !
We are asking zine lovers, screenprinting enthusiasts, local or visiting artists, and popular education devotees to demonstrate their support financially. Community support is essential for the Roberts Street Social Centre to continue to grow and thrive. Contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated. Send us an email with your mailing address, and we’ll send along an info sheet.