Hi all, As it is a busy week coming up for us (putting on a talk tomorrow and joining the
sex worker & supporters bloc at Reclaim the Night), we thought we would put out the update
now, rather than later. Also note that the last update had a few typos in it, so apologies
for any confusion caused, and any upcoming events should now have the correct info shown.
Thanks to those of you who contacted us to make us aware. **** Drug policy, new and old --
health ideals, the production of junkies and why old fashioned prohibition is still
indispensable to the state ---- Monday, November 23 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm ---- WestGAP, 365
Paisley Road West, G51 1LX ---- Most would agree that some people will always take drugs,
and some of them will lose control of their drug use. But in modern capitalist states
there is more to drug use and to the ways the use of some drug is tolerated while the
consumption of others is forbidden.
Why is there a drug regime aiming to control what people are doing to themselves by using
"psychoactive" substances in the first place? Why do modern capitalist states keep up this
"old fashioned" prohibition of drugs? Why are there new campaigns (e.g. propaganda for
"resilient" drug-free lifestyles), and how do they fit with the old drug policies?
What are the stereotypes of "junkies" and "drug dealers" about? How does propaganda about
drug use relate to the extremely popular contemporary desire of "being in control of one's
life" and "having a healthy body"?
Workshop by members of Critisticuffs, from London and Germany. Hosted by Glasgow Anarchist
Federation. We ask that all those attending this event read the brief introduction to our
safer spaces policy here: https://afed.org.uk/about/safer-spaces/
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BANNER MAKING FOR RECLAIM THE NIGHT!
Wednesday, November 25 at 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Umbrella Lane, 19 Argyle Street, G3 8ND
Umbrella Lane opens its door at noon for anyone wanting to prepare banners for Reclaim the
Night march in the evening! Come along!
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Glasgow Feminist Collective bloc at Reclaim the Night
Wednesday, November 25 at 6:00pm
Glasgow Botanic Gardens (main gate), G12 0UE
Support sex workers rights! No whorephonbia in my feminism! Join Glasgow Feminist
Collective marching as part of a trans and sex worker inclusive bloc at Glasgow Reclaim
the Night. Look for the red umbrellas and join in there.
Whose streets? Our streets!
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Banner Tales of Glasgow - Illustrated Booklet Launch Event
Thursday, November 26 at 11am until 1pm
Mitchell Library, Blythswood Room
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St Andrew's Day Anti-racism March and Rally
Saturday, November 28 at 10:30am
Glasgow Green
No Racism: Refugees Welcome Here
Assemble: 10:30am Glasgow Green
March Off: 11am
Rally: 12 noon Glasgow Film Theatre
The rally will be an opportunity to hear the voices of refugees making Scotland their home.
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One Hundred Years On: The Rent Strikes of 1915
On now until Saturday, November 28
Mitchell Library (foyer area), G3 7DA
Exhibition created by Spirit of Revolt archives of dissent to celebrate the Glasgow Rent
Strike and other related events from 1915.
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Conference: 100 Years On: Rediscovering the 1915 Clydeside Rent Strikes
Saturday, November 28 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Kinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall Street, G411BA (opposite Kinning Park Underground)
With the emergence of industrial capitalism, and the decline of the landed aristocracy,
Keynes envisaged the 'euthanasia of the rentier' across the economic spectrum. Yet, with
UK manufacturing in seemingly terminal decline, rent has returned with a vengeance. In
particular, housing market speculation is now central to capital accumulation, producing
disastrous social effects: the subprime crisis, housing privatisation, rack-renting,
spiralling house prices, mortgage debt, gentrification, foreclosure, eviction,
displacement, homelessness and over-crowding.
With the political economy of housing increasingly resembling the situation of 100 years
ago, re-interpreting the 1915 Rent Strikes is an urgent necessity. Since community
struggles over housing, social reproduction and consumption - typically undertaken by
impoverished tenants and residents without funding or institutional support - have often
been poorly recorded and analysed, rediscovering the rent strikes has much to teach us in
the present era
With the present housing crisis in mind, contributors to a forthcoming book on the Rent
Strikes (co-editors, Neil Gray and Sarah Glynn) will explore new historical
interpretations of the Rent Strikes and their present relevance. These presentations will
explore rent strikes beyond Glasgow, eviction struggles, housing privatisation, rent, the
case for public housing and a range of contemporary housing struggles. They will be
followed by Q and A sessions and a facilitated round table discussion on the contemporary
housing question. We are interested in how a re-interpretation of the Rent Strikes can
contribute to current housing struggles. This is a conference for academics and activists
and anyone else who is interested, and presentations will be accessible without specialist
knowledge. All welcome.
The venue is wheelchair accessible, and a vegetarian lunch will be provided. We regret
that no crèche service is available, but parents are welcome to bring their own children.
Please contact us with any special needs and we will try our best to resolve them
(Contact: Neil Gray: neilgray00; Sarah Glynn: SarahRGlynn).
Getting there: http://www.kinningparkcomplex.org/contact-us/contact-kpc/
Full schedule, and research resources available here:
https://1915rentstrikesrediscovered.wordpress.com
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8-Bit Nights 15 - King Wine, Bubu, Sky Pope, Dream*Eater
Sunday, November 29 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LG
From a deep slumber WE AWAKEN, to bring you more fun than your textbooks in school taught
you was possible, with chipmusic from some of the best artists Scotland has to offer.
29/11/15 \\ 7-10 \\ £4
King Wine
It's your favourite boy, Craig and your favourite girl, Ruthie, at it again! Hot off their
performance at Superbyte festival 2015, they're here to get really sweaty dancing to their
own songs and laughing at their own jokes.
https://soundcloud.com/king-wine
Bubu
Bubu is back at Broadcast, bringing you beats in bits from the best (game)boys. Believe
it. Expect cool stuff like dreamy drum and bass that makes you feel nice inside.
https://soundcloud.com/bubu8bit
Sky Pope
Magic wonky loops from the mind behind famous musical projects such as 'Aggro Lavigne.'
https://soundcloud.com/skypope
Dream*Eater
The first time we had Dream*Eater, they were a last minute addition to a show and we were
not prepared for the good beats that were brought to us. This time we have prepared. We've
reinforced the 'dance area' and we've all been to the cobblers to make sure we all have
shoes that will keep our socks firmly on our feet.
https://soundcloud.com/dreamyeatingperson
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Archives of Dissent exhibition
Sunday, November 29 until December 6
The Old Hairdressers, 20 - 28 Renfield Lane, G2 6PH
Organising from below is the cornerstone of the Archive which draws from collections of
libertarian socialist activists in the west of Scotland. It is based in the Mitchell
Library and the archive is being digitised. The exhibition will feature a selection from
the archive.
Further Information
www.spiritofrevolt.info
E: info
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Blame Your Parents! - Professor Kevin O'Dell
Monday, November 30 at 7:00pm
The Admiral Bar, 72A Waterloo Street, G27DA
Doors open at 7pm. Kickoff at 7.30
What makes you different from your friends and family? Why do you look and behave as you
do? Everything about you is a product of your genes, your environment or some combination
of the two. But which bits of you, if any, are entirely genetic in origin? I any case all
your genes and more of your environment is determined by your parents, so is it fair to
blame them for the way you are?
Kevin O'Dell is Professor of Behavioural Genetics at the University of Glasgow as well as
an award-winning science communicator. His academic work focuses on genes and sex-specific
behaviour in the fruit fly, using and using flies as a model of human mitochondrial
disease, especially deafness. In 2014 he received the prestigious Royal Society of
Edinburgh Innovator in Public Engagement Prize for his outstanding contribution to public
engagement through his skills in both genetics and communication. For the last six years
he has also been working with Time-Tastical Productions on their Zombie Science and
Superhero Science shows.
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This is event is free to attend, although we will be asking for donations at the end of
the talk. Participants are under no obligation whatsoever to donate, however please rest
assured that the money we collect doesn't end up in anyone's pocket - it is used to fund
our overhead costs, and travel/accommodation for our speakers who come from further afield.
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Accessibility: As per the policy of the Admiral Bar, access to the venue "can only be
provided to patrons who are sufficiently mobile and capable of independently evacuating
premises, or with the minimum of assistance". Unfortunately, this leaves the basement
inaccessible to most wheelchair users.
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Banner Tales of Glasgow night at the Old Hairdresser's
Tuesday, December 1 at 6:00pm until 9:00pm
The Old Hairdressers, 20 - 28 Renfield Lane, G2 6PH
Through an appreciation of Glasgow's political banners, this evening of film, live music
and conversation, recognises and celebrates the important role played by community and
workplace organisers in shaping our city.
Coinciding with the launch of an illustrated (free) booklet detailing key moments and
testimonies from the Banner Tales of Glasgow workshops, the event will showcase the hard
work of community and workplace organisers in Glasgow today and in its recent past. This
will be done through the telling of stories from key activists about the
disputes/organisations they have been involved with.
In addition the event will feature a number of related political songs performed live by a
number of singer-song writers active in Glasgow's political song scene, plus a screening
of 'The Govan Banners'
https://glasgowanarchists.wordpress.com/2015/11/22/glasgow-events-from-23112015/
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