Wobblies, Black Panthers and Riot Grrrls, oh my! Alternative Knowledge, INFS 2520 coming your way THIS SUMMER!

Looking for a Summer semester Information Studies elective? Want to learn more about the role of dissident knowledge, propaganda and consent in shaping and influencing a democratic society? Want to learn more about how "mainstream" and "alternative" ideas shape our world views and about various dissident groups and movements from the 18th century to the present that have communicated outside of the mainstream? If so, you should take Alternative Knowledge, INFS 2520, this summer! For details and to register, visit:

https://webproc.mnscu.edu/registration/search/detail.html?campusid=305&courseid=000016&yrtr=20141&rcid=0305&localrcid=0305&partnered=false&parent=search

After this summer, this 3-credit course will not be offered again until Spring 2014. This course will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during Summer semester. Also, tell your friends! This is an Information Studies course, and NOT limited to students in the LIT program! This course fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 5 (History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences) and 9 (Ethical and Civic Responsibility).

Please contact Amanda Mills at amanda.mills@minneapolis.edu with any questions!

Robert Street Social Centre Residency (for Zinesters!)

Want to get in touch with your creative side?

The Anchor Archive Zine Library/Roberts Street Social Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia
is accepting applications for its 2013 residency program.  

Residencies are two or three weeks long, and residents are provided with space, equipment and support for their projects.  

Proposals are invited for projects that embody the same sort of do-it-yourself spirit as the Social Centre, and that contribute in someway to the community and/or the space. They are looking for people who produce do-it-yourself work and people who like to help make it available to the public.  Consider zine cataloging or some kind of archival or web project!

More information, an application form, and lists of past projects are on the Roberts Street website: http://www.robertsstreet.org/residency

Minneapolis Indie Xpo: November 5 & 6, 10am -5 pm

Check out the second annual Minneapolis Indie Xpo on November 5-6, 2011, at The Soap Factory in Minneapolis, MN. Free and open to the public on both days from 10am-5pm.

For more details, information, etc: http://mplsindiexpo.com/

Save the Dates: Twin Cities Alt Press Events

September 16-18, 2011 Twin Cities Anarchist Bookfair

Friday 9/16: UMN West Bank – Blegen Hall, Room 415

5:30pm – Radical History panel discussion with Andrej Grubacic and Terry Bisson

Saturday 9/17: Powderhorn Park

10:30am – 6:00pm – Tables, speakers and workshops

10pm – Afterparty @ Sisters Camelot (2310 Snelling Ave, Mpls)

Sunday 9/18: Powderhorn Park

10:30am – 6:00pm – Tables, speakers, and workshops

2:00pm – Really Really Free Market

Twin Cities Zinefest: September 24, 2011, 12-5pm  

Since 2004, the Twin Cities Zinefest has welcomed creatives, rebels, musicians and frustrated intellectuals to connect, create and share ideas. As the area’s premiere DIY craft, culture and self-publishing event, Zinefest often features an art show, live music, craft demonstrations, guest speakers and panel discussions. Most importantly, Zinefest plays host to some of the Midwest’s best self-made talent.