Autonomism

Sheila Autonomista

Start: 31/03/2010 - 00:00

End: 05/04/2010 - 00:00

Location:

A number of venues

Description:

Sheila Autonomista is an independent, non-profit, queer women's art and music festival held in Sydney. First established in 2002, Sheilafest was set up as an easily accessible culturally and politically alternative festival for women identifiers.

For info check out http://scooter.org.au/sheila.html

Calendar

Talk on the European Autonomist Movement

Start: 11/12/2009 - 18:00

End: 11/12/2009 - 20:00

Location:

Jura Books

Description:

The European autonomous movement, mainly centred in the German-speaking countries
but spreading into various others, has been a major factor in radical European
politics for about thirty years. Gabriel Kuhn will give an overview of the
movement's history and its current state – questions from the audience are strongly
encouraged!

Growing up along the German-Austrian border, Gabriel was politicized in the
autonomous movement in the late 1980s. He has spent many years abroad and is
currently living in Sweden, but has always maintained strong ties to autonomous
politics. He is part of the editorial collective behind Perspektiven autonomer
Politik [Perspectives of Autonomous Politics], a book due to come out with radical
publisher Unrast Verlag in the spring of 2010. Gabriel has worked on several
publications with Unrast Verlag, and is the founder of Alpine Anarchist Productions.
He also works with PM Press in the US, and with the anarchist journal Brand in
Sweden.

Calendar

Scooter Zine Working Bee

Start: 25/10/2009 - 13:00

End: 25/10/2009 - 17:00

Location:

Jura Anarchist Bookshop Library

Description:

Come and help to create the next edition of the Scooter Collective zine - a collecction of interviews, observations, reviews, cartoons, and anything else related to ladies on stage! It shall be a two colour print run with 8 A6 pages in total.

Bring:

* ideas
* articles
* drawings
* snacks

Scooter: http://www.scooter.org.au/

Please note, this is an autonomous women's event!

Contact Name:

trini

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Music in the library!

Start: 18/06/2009 - 18:30

End: 18/06/2009 - 22:00

Location:

Jura Library

Description:

Come along for a night of acoustic sounds in the Jura library.

The fabulous Old Galloway Road will be joining us from Melbourne before jetting off your oddles of over-seas adventures.

Along for the ride is Mr Will Wagner, also of southern origin.

Also playing will be the fabulous Anna Vo, and Magnoliaceae.

Music will start at 6.30ish. Bring your winter woolies!!!

Contact Name:

trini

Calendar

Rock'n'roll in the Library

Start: 05/05/2009 - 18:00

End: 05/05/2009 - 22:00

Location:

jura bookshop library

Description:

daniel striped tiger (USA) playing a raucous show in the library with bare arms, all my circuits (melbourne) and epitomes (nowra). random book readings between bands! scrumptious vegan dinner and show only $10! all ages and species welcome!

from 6pm, tuesday 5th may

Contact Email:

tree.kneee[at]gmail.com

Contact Name:

katrina

Calendar

Eco-workers

The environmental crisis that we face is the result of greed for power and profit. We recognise that capitalism cannot solve the environmental crisis it has created. Without revolutionary change to the way our societies operate we risk a future of unjust hardship and irreversible environmental destruction.

It is both possible and imperative to avoid this future.

Our alternative vision is of a world based on the principles of sustainability, workers' control and mutual aid. In this world all people will enjoy freedom, justice and equality. This world can only be created by those who make the products and perform the services: workers. Together we can creatively and collectively build the sustainable solutions we need.

Our group aims to engage with rank and file unionists, progressive environmental activists and everyday people. Through grassroots organising we will help build a popular revolutionary movement to create a better world. We welcome you to join us.

Come along to the next eco-workers meeting or send an email to jura[at]jura.org.au to get involved.

Always look on the bright side of life

Hi Jura Books friends and supporters,

There are four great events coming up that we'd love to see you at...

1) Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers
Film Screening organised by SACT, this Sat 15th Nov, 5pm, Jura Books. Entry by donation.

This film is the story of what happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war. Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed and Uncovered) takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows and children who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq for Sale uncovers the connections between private corporations making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who allow them to do so.

NEW YORK TIMES: 'a horrifying catalogue of greed, corruption and incompetence'
HUFFINGTON POST:'Greenwald, the master of the issue-doc, has delivered a film that connects on both an emotional and an intellectual level. And, most importantly, it does so by letting the facts - and the victims of the war's privatization - speak for themselves.' Arianna Huffington

2) Walk Against Warming
Take action this Sat, 15th Nov, 11am, Martin Place.
Join thousands in a walk for renewable energy and a safe climate future. With vital decisions being made this year, it is crucial to fight now for urgent action and justice for those affected by climate change. Look for members of the Jura and Mutiny Collectives handing out a free anarchist paper on climate change.
http://www.walkagainstwarming.org

3) Paolo Finzi talks on Anarchism in Italy
International guest speaker, Sat 22nd Nov, 6pm, Jura Books. Entry by donation.

Paolo Finzi has been a member of the editorial staff of the anarchist monthly magazine "A" since its foundation in 1971. He has written two books about the Italian anarchist militants Errico Malatesta and Alfonso Failla. Recently he produced a DVD and CD about the Italian anarchist folksinger Fabrizio De André. His last production was a double DVD (with booklet) about the Nazi extermination of the Gypsies.

In his talk at Jura Books he'll speak about the situation and perspectives of the Italian anarchist movement and will discuss with the audience the international situation and the role of anarchists. On demand, he may speak also about the history of Gypsies, their persecution along the centuries (expecialy during the Nazi regime) and the behaviour of Italian government against them today.

4) 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life' and 'Lock Out The Landlords'.
Double Trouble Book Launch with author Iain McIntyre, Sat 29th Nov, 6pm, Jura Books. Entry by donation.

Iain McIntyre is the author of two excellent new publications from Homebrew Books. He will launch both books with a brief talk and a screening of archival footage from the AIDEX '91 anti-arms fair protests and 'Evictions', a film by Richard Lowenstein about anti-eviction struggles during the Great Depression. Discussion will follow.

Always Look On The Bright Side Of LIfe: The AIDEX '91 Story (144 pp):

In November 1991 over 1000 protesters blockaded the National Exhibition Centre in Canberra for 12 days with the aim of shutting down the Australia International Defence Exhibition. AIDEX ’91 saw the most police violence and highest number of arrests in the ACT since the Vietnam era. Although the exhibition was eventually able to go ahead the blockade caused enough disruption to ensure that no one would dare hold another arms fair on this scale in Australia again. The success of the protest came at a cost however with hundreds of demonstrators injured and their actions vilified in the mainstream media.

Alongside a detailed account of the protest itself the book traces the background of the blockade amidst the growth of opposition to the Australian arms industry during the 1980s. Using the words of the protesters themselves the book also explores the lessons of AIDEX ’91, the effect of the protest on a generation of Australian activists and the way in which similar strategies were used to stop the 2008 Asia Pacific Defence and Security Exhibition from occurring. The book features many photos from both the AIDEX ’89 and ’91 protests.

Lock Out The Landlords: Eviction Resistance, 1929-36 (44pp):

The economic depression of the 1930s saw thousands of Australians thrown out of their homes and into the streets. These actions however did not go unopposed. Across Australia pickets, occupations and protests were organised to disrupt and prevent evictions and auctions. Where these failed some took matters into their own hands wrecking the properties of landlords and real estate agents in revenge. This pamphlet chronicles just some of the many struggles that took place. It includes a chronology of actions as well as photos and quotes from those involved providing a fascinating insight into the events of the time. Originally released in 1997 this second edition adds photos and more detailed listings.

Both publications are available from Jura Books.

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Fundraising update

A huge thankyou to everyone who has already donated to our fundraising drive! So far we have raised $1,500. This is a great start, but we need to keep going if we are going to make it to our $30,000 target. Please donate now to help us pay off the mortgage and make Jura sustainable.
>>Transfer money into our bank account using your own internet banking - email us for details.
>> Come in to Jura to donate in person
>> Post a cheque or money order made out to Jura Books
>> Use Paypal (jura@jura.org.au);

Thanks for your support and your help,

The Jura Collective.

440 Parramatta Rd, Petersham
9550 9931
http://www.jura.org.au

Organic Food Co-op
Order your box by Wednesday, collect on Friday or Saturday
http://www.jura.org.au/foodcoop

New Opening times:
Wednesday 2-7pm
Thursday 2-7pm
Friday 2-7pm
Saturday 12-5pm
Sunday 12-5pm

Anarchist federation meeting

Organic Food Co-Op

Welcome to Jura's ORGANIC FOOD CO-OP!
We offer weekly boxes of mixed, seasonal organic fruit and vegies at $10, $20, and $30 per box. Recommendation: most people settle into $10 or $20 boxes which suit small to medium households. Variety and quantity will depend on what is available. All money is spent on food, none goes on overheads, all labour is voluntary. Sometimes there is free organic food in the orders, provided by friendly gardeners. Free non-organic food may also be available. This will be clearly labelled.

TO ENQUIRE:
phone: Jura Books during open hours (02) 9550 9931
in person: drop by 440 Parramatta Rd, Petersham

TO ORDER:
Please order and pay in person at Jura, by 5PM SUNDAY EVENING. We need payment in advance as the money is needed to buy the food - and we can't place the burden on the volunteers to buy as well as sort the food. You can order the week before, or better yet, for several weeks in advance. This makes us more stable. When you order please make sure your name and email are in the food co-op book in the back room.

TO COLLECT:
Pick up your box from the shop between 3pm-7pm Friday or 12-3pm Saturday. Boxes not collected will be donated to Sydney Food Not Bombs or other hungry people.
If you have trouble collecting your box, please let us know ASAP.

GET INVOLVED:
Let us know if you would like to assist in ordering, sorting, delivering boxes or publicising the co-op. Spread the word to friends, family and workmates, as more members means greater variety in produce.
Also, please feel free to make suggestions as to what items you would like to receive in the weekly boxes. We will try our best to satisfy those.

WHY SHOULD YOU GET YOUR VEGIES AT JURA?

You'll be supporting a local food buying alternative and spreading the politics of co-operation. Indirectly, you're also supporting Alfalfa House and Jura Books - two great progressive organisations in Sydney.
You'll be getting organic vegies at a very low price. This is because we get them from Alfalfa, and they choose the best priced, seasonal vegies and give us an added discount because we're a new co-op.

Peace and Health,

The Jura Food Co-op.

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Mutiny Zine

Mutiny is an anarchist collective based in Sydney. We started this zine to explore different avenues of disobedience & resistance, & to encourage people to write about their ideas, actions & experiences. Mutiny Zine collective meets regularly, please contact us on the address below if your are interested.

The zine is produced in Sydney and distributed in paper format in lots of places including Jura Books and Black Rose Books in Sydney. Contact us if you’re interested in writing something or distributing paper copies too!

c/- PO Box 4, Enmore, NSW, 2042, Australia

mutineers[at]graffiti.net

Below you will find the .pdf versions of the zine in web happy small file sizes and print happy high quality A4 spreads ready for double sided printing.