Just got this message from Persons Unknown January - February 2011 Fingers crossed Surrounded by institutions and universities, there is newly occupied space where education can be re-imagined. Amidst the rising fees and mounting pressure for ‘success’, we value knowledge in a different currency; one that everyone can afford to trade. In this school, skills are swapped and information shared, culture cannot be bought or sold. Here is an autonomous space to find each other, to gain momentum, … [Read more...]
Deserting the Art Bunker by John Jordan
A while back I came across this excellent talk by John Jordan (of Reclaim the Streets, Clown Army, The Take etc). You can watch the talk online: Or read a rough transcript: https://www.nettime.org/Lists-Archives/nettime-l-0304/msg00016.html … [Read more...]
Spacegirl’s Poetry Salon @ 491 Gallery
I forgot to include this excellent event in this weeks guide so thought I'd better give you the heads up here: … [Read more...]
Reclaim Love 2007
This just through from the Peace Not War list via the Creative Forum list... Reclaim Love 2007 The ONE IN LOVE VALENTINES CONNECTION. EVERYONE INVITED. SAT 17TH 12.00 MID DAY.@ EROS STATUE PICCADILLY To affirm our strength and significance as lovers of peace and life on earth. Hi...first time hav had chance to get on line. Am baby sitting for my grandchildren n there is a computer....YES! Lets do it! Talked very briefly with Venus tonight...she was out on a valentine date. I reassured her … [Read more...]
Slow Dance
This poem was sent to me yesterday by someone for whom I care deeply but have been out of touch with for a while. Apparently it was written by a teenager with cancer who would like as many people as possible to read her poem. Please pass it on. SLOW DANCE Have you ever watched kids On a merry-go-round? Or listened to the rain Slapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight? Or gazed at the sun into the fading night? You better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is … [Read more...]
Unmissable: Sunday Sounds album launch party on July 23rd
I can't recommend the Sunday Sounds album launch highly enough. It takes place this Sunday July 23rd @ the DA Gallery, 43 Kensington High Street, London W8 5ED The London Premiere of Michael Franti's film, I Know I'm Not Alone, will be shown from 6pm and music will start around 8pm. Earlier in the afternoon, at 1pm 4pm, I'll be hosting a meeting about the Commons Creation Collective in the park across the road. After visiting Yelnow Farm to check out the potential for holding a Building Man … [Read more...]
alt.SPACE MARATHON – TWO DAY EVENT – July 28-29, 2006
Via ccred on the NODE London list: alt.SPACE MARATHON - TWO DAY EVENT - July 28-29, 2006 The alt.SPACE Group invites you to a two day long event of project presentations, performances open mic sessions, screenings, picnics and BBQs, and some games. The program, which moves between four venues and one public site in different parts of London, comprises the following set components: Friday, July 28 South London Gallery 6 :00 pm - 9 : 30 pm 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Art Open Mic session 7 : 00 pm - 9 … [Read more...]
Peace Not War Album Launch – Thursday 6 July @ Cargo – In memory of the victims of the London Bombings
The Peace Not War Creative Collective are proud to present the launch of their new mixtape on Thursday 6 July in memory of all those victims of the London Bombings on the 7 July 2005. The CD will be launched at a unique event at Shoreditch's premier venue, Cargo on Thursday 6 July 2006. All the money raised from the CD will go towards victims of the bombings and those that have suffered since. Joining the Collective on the night to mark their respect are the true lyricists of peace: Roots … [Read more...]
Interdependence Day, 1st July 2006
Interdependence Day, 1st July 2006, Royal Geographic Society, London Renga Platform Poetry A renga is a series of short verses linked into one long poem, composed collaboratively by a group. It is a wonderful, reflective experience which draws inspiration from the seasons and our changing relationships with the natural world. We will be writing a Nijuin (20 verse) renga which takes a day to write. Join Artists Alex Finlay and Anne-Marie Culhane for an interdependent poem, people are … [Read more...]
TONIGHT: Another World Is Blossoming
Another World Is Blossoming Benefit Gig Friday 31st March @ The Synergy Centre 7pm - 3am, £10 / £7 adv/concs - Buy Tickets Now! A Fundraiser for The Synergy Centre and uniteddiversity with Live Music from Joe Driscoll, The Pistachios, Jamie Woon, DJ Rubbish, The Rub, United Vibrations, Sarah Bear, Corneilius, Bones of Contention & more plus at 8PM Screening of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised and Healthy Food from Synergy Sattva Cafe plus lots of info stalls and more! Call Josef on … [Read more...]