Zine Fest Houston, this Saturday, May 16!
Zine Fest Houston 2009
Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
Time: 2pm until 10pm
Event Location: Caroline Collective
Event Address: 4820 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004
ADMISSION IS FREE
Contact: details@zinefesthouston.org
Zine Fest Houston, PO Box 540442, Houston, TX 77254
Phone: shane @ 713-385-2787
Zine Fest Houston is coming this Saturday, May 16. The event takes place at Caroline Collective, 4820 Caroline, Houston, TX 77004.
Zine Fest Houston is an event dedicated to promoting zines, minicomics and other forms of small press, alternative, underground and diy media & art.
It is also a grassroots attempt to build the local zine, diy and alternative media scenes and form networks with media creators in other areas.
ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE and low cost table space is available for zinesters, writers, artists, distros and other individuals and groups involved in the creation, publication distribution or promotion of alternative media and diy.
The festival is a new and different experience every time, offering a diverse new crop of zines and other media projects every year (including many never before seen anywhere else) and other unique sights (such as a live chicken manning one of the exhibitor tables during our first festival).
The goal of the event is for attendees to not only discover new zines, but also to be inspired to create their own diy art and media projects.
Guests and exhibitors
We have an exciting mix of guests from Houston, Austin and as far away as Sacramento, representing zines, alternative newspapers, comics, literary journals, web publishing and other forms of independent media.
The list so far includes:
ARA-Houston
Arcade Distro
The Art of Dirk Strangely
Tony Benak (ShortFuze Comix)
Sherwood Bishop (Space City News)
Josh Boulet (The Green Reefer)
Clint Cooper
Aaron Danger (Team Science Records)
Dark Matter Books
Eric De Beer
Thorne Dreyer (Space City News, The Rag)
Dylan Edwards (Feeping Creatures)
Free Press Houston
Hank Hancock (Broke)
Austin Havican
Mark P. Hensel (The Gold County Paper Mill)
Jen Hernandez (Butter Sword)
Houston Comics
John C. Hughes (Overground Comic Company)
MC Miller (Butter Sword)
Museum of Printing History
Nano Fiction
Dave Nelson (Finding Elim, Suburbatory)
Panhandler Publishing
Jarrod Perez
Jason Poland
The Rag Blog
Heather Rector (Dreams of Donuts)
John Rittman (M.P.H.)
Carlos Samudio (Hopper Comics)
Sedition Books
Lindsey Simard (Weak Highlights)
Robert Stikmanz
Straight Up Distro
Underbelly Printing
Table space is still available, but going fast. If you want a table for your own publication or organization, call shane (713-385-2787) or email tables@zinefesthouston.org ASAP.
Discussions, Workshops, Music and More
Programming for Zine Fest Houston will include workshops and discussions on a variety of topics related to zines, book making and alternative media. There will also be music, zine readings, an open mic and a display of locally published zines and alternative newspapers.
Discussion/ Workshop Schedule for Indoor Common Area:
3pm: The Local Zine Scene (discussion) with shane patrick boyle (founder of Zine Fest Houston) and Lauren Trout (Arcade Distro and Greasespot Zine).
4pm: Thorne Dreyer and Sherwood Bishop (presentation and Q & A). Thorne Dreyer (founding editor of Austin’s The Rag, a founder of Space City News, current co-editor of the The Rag Blog and director of the New Journalism Project) and Sherwood Bishop (also a veteran of both the Rag and Space City News) will talk about Houston’s most well known underground newspapers, Space City News, late 6os/ early 70s radicalism and the underground press in general.
5:45pm: Writing for Alternative Media (discussion and workshop) with Rob Block (Houston IndyMedia and Alarm zine) and Omar Afra (Free Press Houston) and others. Discussion will cover print, web and radio.
Workshop schedule for Conference Room:
2:30pm and again at 4:00pm: Making Small Books from Everyday Objects (workshop) with Lee Steiner. Once you know some basic bookbinding techniques, you can make a book out of anything! In this one-shot workshop we’ll “repurpose” miniature cereal boxes into fun little books that will make great gifts, for yourself or others! A condensed version of the workshop Lee Steiner teaches at the Museum of Printing History.
Outdoor Stage Schedule:
2:30pm: Lindsey Simard: ukele performance by the creator of the web comic Weak Highlights.
3:30pm: Zine Readings, Spoken Word and Open Mic: Featured readers include fiction writer Hank Hancock reading from his zine, Broke, Alex Wade reading from his book of poetry and shane patrick boyle reading from his minicomics. Sign up at the festival to read your story or poem, whether previously published, never before published or made up on the spot. Acoustic music is also encouraged. Moderated by Joanna Parker Hill of Taft Street Poetry Group.
5:30pm Larry Lorrack (of Black Magic Marker): Improv(e) Poetry
6:15pm: African Drumming Performance and Workshop: Lessons on form and traditional African rhythyms led by Tina Randle and Kenya, owner of the Pyramid Shop. Room for 20 participants.
7:30pm: Sew What: Folk music with strong DIY roots featuring Rachel Toombs on vocals and Corey Derden on strings.
8:45pm: Texas Red Legs: Dallas-Based Alternative Country Rock Band and fans of Josh Boulet’s Green Reefer comics.
Ongoing:
2pm to 9pm, inside: Houston, We Have Zines (exhibit): When we first started doing our zine fests, one of the most common responses (after the question of “What’s a zine?”) was “You can’t do a zine fest in Houston. There are no zines in Houston.” Well, we prove that statement wrong with this exhibit featuring hundreds of locally published zines and other alternative publications, representing only a small fraction of H-Town’s alternative media output. Curated by Zine Fest Houston founder shane patrick boyle and local archivist Jo Collier, coeditors of Underground in h-town.
All Day, under the tree in the courtyard: Kid’s Corner: arts and other activities for kids and kid-like beings, presented by Angela Garcia and Caleb Smith.
Venue
It all takes place Saturday, May 16 from 2pm to 10pm at Caroline Collective. Caroline Collective is located at 4820 Caroline, Houston, TX 77004 at the corner of Rosedale and Caroline. It is between midtown and the museum district, and easily accessible by bus or rail. On street parking is available on most sidestreets and bike racks are plentiful. For more information, visit http://carolinecollective.cc/location/
Volunteer
If this sounds to you like an awesome event, perhaps you will consider the even the more awesome experience of becoming a Zine Fest Houston volunteer. We have volunteer opportunities for set-up, break-down and anytime in between. Volunteer shifts can be as little as 2 hours, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the event.
We are having a volunteer coordinating meeting on Wednesday May 13, 8:30 to 9:30 pm at Movies, the Store, 1407 Richmond Ave, near the post office. (Parking is available in the lot to the left. Do not park at the Post Office.) You can also email volunteer@zinefesthouston.org for details.
For More Info
email: details@zinefesthouston.org
phone: shane: 713-385-2787
5.5.09 Update
Zine Fest Houston 2009
Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
Time: 2pm until 10pm
Event Location: Caroline Collective
Event Address: 4820 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004
ADMISSION IS FREE
Contact: details@zinefesthouston.org
Zine Fest Houston, PO Box 540442, Houston, TX 77254
We are just 10 days away from what promises to be Houston’s biggest Zine Fest yet. And here are the latest updates.
M eeting Changes
THERE WILL BE NO PLANNING MEETING ON WEDNESDAY MAY 6. Instead, we will be meeting on Wednesday May 13 at 8:30 pm, (location to be announced.) Contact shane: 713-385-2787 for details.
Guests and exhibitors
We have an exciting mix of guests from Houston, Austin and beyond, representing zines, alternative newspapers, comics, literary journals, web publishing and other forms of independent media.
The list so far includes:
ARA-Houston
Arcade Distro
The Art of Dirk Strangely
Tony Benak (ShortFuze Comix)
Sherwood Bishop (Space City News)
Josh Boulet
Clint Cooper
Aaron Danger (Team Science Records)
Eric De Beer
Thorne Dreyer (Space City News, The Rag)
Dylan Edwards (Feeping Creatures)
Free Press Houston
Hank Hancock (Broke)
Austin Havican
Mark P. Hensel (The Gold County Paper Mill)
Jen Hernandez (Butter Sword)
Houston Comics
MC Miller (Butter Sword)
Nano Fiction
Dave Nelson (Finding Elim, Suburbatory)
Panhandler Publishing
Jarrod Perez
Jason Poland
The Rag Blog
Heather Rector (Dreams of Donuts)
Carlos Samudio (Hopper Comics)
Sedition Books
Lindsey Simard (Weak Highlights)
Robert Stikmanz
Straight Up Distro
Underbelly Printing
If you want a table for your own publication or organization, act quickly. Space is going fast.
Discussions and Workshops
Programming for Zine Fest Houston will include a panel discssion on local zines with ZFH founder shane boyle and Lauren Trout of Arcade Distro & Greasespot Zine, a Q & A with Thorne Dreyer (founder of Space City News, one of tne first underground newspapers in Houston) and a workshop/ discussion on writing for alternative media.
And more
There will also be an exhibit of zines published in the Houston area, live music, zine readings, an open mic, drumming, a petition drive to repeal the local newsrack ordinance and even activities for kids and still more.
Just a little more than a month away
"houston's grate" copyright 1991 shane boyle
Zine Fest Houston 2009
Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
Time: 2pm until 10pm
Event Location: Caroline Collective
Event Address: 4820 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004
ADMISSION IS FREE
Contact: details@zinefesthouston.org
Zine Fest Houston, PO Box 540442, Houston, TX 77254
We are very excited about the 2009 Zine Fest Houston. We are in the process of finalizing the schedule of bands, workshops, discussions and speakers.
We are also still adding exhibitors. If you would like a table for your publication, distro or organization, click here for details. Email details@zinefesthouston.org if you have any questions. Also, if you are a not for profit group, are giving away a free publication or are able to bring your own table, contact us for information on discounts or fee waivers.
And for those of you who may not be exhibiting, but are still looking for ways to get involved with Zine Fest Houston, we also have a page just for you.
ZFH Garage Sale Rescheduled
Due to the unfriendly weather, the ZineFest Houston Fund Raiser Garage Sale has been canceled for Saturday, March 14.
GOOD NEWS! We have rescheduled the Garage Sale for Saturday, April 4th, 8:30am-2pm, at 1121 W. Pierce St. (one street West of Gibbs Boating; off Montrose).
SEE YOU THERE!
Update 03.04.09
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Zine Fest Houston 2009
Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
Time: 2pm until 10pm
Event Location: Caroline Collective
Event Address: 4820 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004
ADMISSION IS FREE
Contact: details@zinefesthouston.org
Zine Fest Houston, PO Box 540442, Houston, TX 77254
With little over two months until Zine Fest Houston, we have a lot of updates and will continue to post more frequently as we get closer to the big day.
ZFH STREET TEAM
So, you can’t come to our meetings, but you want to be involved. Join our Street Team and help promote Zine Fest Houston with this cool flier. Download it, print out, cut into thirds (prints 3-up), and distribute it anywhere that people interested in zines, alternative media, minicomics, self publishing, underground art or diy will be likely to find it. It doesn’t even have to be in Houston.
Also, keep checking our Get Involved page for updates on more ways to help Zine Fest Houston.
CHANGES?
Those of you who have been paying attention will notice that there have been some slight changes in event details on the flier (and on the website). These changes are only minor. Zine Fest Houston 2009 has not moved. The venue name and address were changed to reflect our current arrangement, but both addresses still point to the same physical location where the event will take place.
We originally announced that ArtStorm would be co-hosting Zine Fest Houston 2009. Unfortunately, ArtStorm is closing its gallery at Caroline Collective and this will not be possible. However, Zine Fest Houston will still take place at Caroline Collective, so the event has not actually moved.
The old flier still works for finding the event, but if you are distributing fliers for us, please download the link above to make new copies.
TABLES AT ZINE FEST HOUSTON
Our Tabling information has also been updated. The cost is $4 for 1/3 table, $6 for 1/2 table and $12 for a full table. After March 12, these prices will go up to $20 for a full table and $10 for 1/2 table. You can download registration forms here.
ZINSTA MUSIC
We are now accepting requests from bands wanting to play at Zine Fest Houston.
We can’t pay you, but you can sell CDs and t-shirts and ask for tips. Priority is given to bands that have at least one member who is exhibiting at the Zine Fest. Exceptions can be made if you write us a convincing letter explaining how much you love zines and why you feel you are the perfect band to play at Zine Fest.
If you are interested in playing, send a copy of your CD (or tape or lp) and letter of interest to Zine Fest Houston/ PO Box 540442/ Houston, TX 77254
WEBSITE UPDATES
Several of the pages on our website have been updated. The Past Exhibitors page now features links for many of the creators who have participated in our past events.
The Accomodations page now list several options of places to stay if you are coming from out of town. You can also post here if you are looking for someone to stay with or if you live in Houston and are able to host someone from out of town.
Check back soon for updates on the Exhibitors, Workshops, and FAQ pages. We will also be adding new links for Zine Resources, Local Interest, and other Zine/Small Press Events.
LOCAL ZINE HISTORY PROJECT UPDATE
This year’s Zine Fest Houston will include programming to focus on the hidden history of zines and alternative press in Houston. This programming will include speakers who are part of that history and a mini exhibition of local zines.
In addition, we are planning to debut the first issue of Underground in H-Town, a zine about local alternative media at the Zine Fest.
All of this is leading up to 2010 when there will be an ongoing exhibition on alternative press in Houston, co-curated by Zine Fest Houston’s historian, Jo Collier (details to be announced). Our 2010 festival will timed to coincide with this exhibition.
If you are interested in sharing your knowlege of local alternative press history, donating or loaning vintage local zines or alternative newspapers, or contributing to Underground in H-Town, contact:
Jo Collier: skip_teauxmelou@yahoo.com
or shane: shane@zinefesthouston.org
ZFH YARD SALE
We will be having a yard sale as a fundraiser for Zine Fest Houston. This will take place Saturday, March 14 at 1120 Pierce starting at 8am and continuing until at least 2pm.
Come by for great deals on comics, books, toys, computer equipment, electronics, art, videos, dvds, cds, tapes, knick knacks and other things that us packrat zine geeks have accumulated over the years. You might even find useful things like furniture and clothes.
To donate yard sale items, contact caleb@zinefesthouston.org to arrange a drop off.
SUPER HAPPY FUN LAND UPDATE
We are happy (Super Happy really) to learn that, as of March 3, Super Happy Fun Land is now officially re-open. Our friends at SHFL have been battling with Houston bureaucracy since shortly after they moved to their current location (3801 Polk, near Polk@Cullen). Now, more than a year later, they have all the necessary permits and are reopen for Super Happy Fun. Check out the calendar on their homepage and show support for Houston’s coolest art and music venue by attending some of their events.
Update-2.11.09
photo copyright 1992 shane patrick boyle
Zine Fest Houston 2009
Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
Time: 2pm until 10pm
Event Location: Caroline Collective
Event Address: 4820 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004
ADMISSION IS FREE
Contact: details@zinefesthouston.org
Zine Fest Houston, PO Box 540442, Houston, TX 77254
Latest News:
TABLES
The registration process for exhibitors is officially open. Zinesters, artists, publishers, distros, organizations and other diy/ underground media creators/ promoters can send an email to tables@zinefesthouston.org to receive a pdf of the official registration form. Table prices are $12 for one full table, $6 for 1/2 table and $4 for 1/3 table if you act before March 12. After March 12, the prices will increase slightly to $20 for a full table and $10 for 1/2 table. The 1/3 option is only available until March 12.
EXHIBITORS/ GUESTS
We will be posting our initial list of guests and exhibitors soon and will be updating this list regularly until the time of the Zine Fest.
WORKSHOPS/ PANEL DISCUSSIONS
In addition to signing up exhibitors, we are also accepting proposals for workshops and panel discussions. Do you have a skill you can teach to aspiring and experienced diy-ers? Is there topic that you think would be of relevance for media makers and that you would like to facilitate a discussion on. Let us know.
We have several ideas already in the works, but are also looking for more.
GETTING INVOLVED WITH ZINE FEST HOUSTON
We have planning meetings at 7pm on the first Wednesday of each month at Sedition Books (901 Richmond Ave.). These meetings are open to the public and everyone who is interested in Zine Fest Houston is encouraged to attend.
If you can’t make the meetings, but still want to get involved, we also need volunteers to help on the day of the event and with preparations leading to the event. Contact volunteer@zinefesthouston.org to find out how you can get involved.
DONATIONS
Zine Fest Houston is always free to attend, but we do have expenses and any contribution helps. We have added a donation button to this site to make it easy to make secure pay-pal or credit card donations.
We also have some fundraising events in the works that we will be announcing soon.
MAILING ADDRESS
We also have a new mailing address. It is
Zine Fest Houston
PO Box 540442
Houston, TX 77254
If you are sending anything larger than 8.5X11″ or thicker than 5″ or using a carrier other than the post office, email shane@zinefesthouston.org to ask for an alternative address.
MORE TO COME
Stay tuned for more news. We will be updating all of the pages on this site over the next few weeks and have a lot more awesome announcements coming.
Get Involved in Zine Fest Houston
photo copyright 2008 Eric DeBeer
Zine Fest Houston 2009
Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
Time: 2pm until 10pm
Event Location: Caroline Collective
Event Address: 4820 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004
ADMISSION IS FREE
Contact: details@zinefesthouston.org
Zine Fest Houston, PO Box 540442, Houston, TX 77254
Planning meetings for Zine Fest Houston 2009 take place at 7pm on the first Wednesday of each month at Sedition Books, 901 Richmond Ave. The next one will be January 7. The meetings are open to the public and everyone who is interested in getting involved is encouraged to attend. For more information, email details@zinefesthouston.org
Zine Fest Houston 2009
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Zine Fest Houston 2009
Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
Time: 2pm until 10pm
Event Location: Caroline Collective
Event Address: 4820 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004
ADMISSION IS FREE
Contact: details@zinefesthouston.org
Zine Fest Houston, PO Box 540442, Houston, TX 77254
Welcome to the Word Press page (and current website) for Zine Fest Houston. Check out the page links for the latest information about Zine Fest Houston. Like, Houston itself, this site will probably always be under construction. It should be easy to navigate (unlike Houston), but if information is missing, check back later or email details@zinefesthouston.org
