Here’s another update of radical spaces and infoshops. Let us know if you know of any new spaces or places that have closed.
Rochester, New York Infohsop
The Rochester Infoshop is a cross tendency radical anti-capitalist library that hosts everything from anarchy, anarchist-communism, anarcho-syndicalism, primitivism, green anarchy, deep ecology, platformism, situationism, council communism, autonomist marxism, internationalism, international struggles, globalization, existentialism, and periodicals. They’re seeking donations of good periodicals, so send ‘em some. 222 Driving Park Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
Olympia, Washington Zine Library
Located in Last Word Books, an independent, student run collective bookstore, you can visit the zine library 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 119 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501 360-357-5255
Craiova, Romania Infoshop
Anarchists in Craiova have opened a library and infoshop featuring metings, workshop, and video showings. “The place is situated in the center of the town so it is gonna be very practical and we hope that the impact of our activities there will be very big.” They’re seeking zines, books, videos, etc. Popescu Adi, Aleea TeatruluI, BL.T2 Apt. 21, Craiova, DOLJ, COD 1100, Romania
Black Planet Books closing; will relocate and reopen with new name
Black Planet Books in Baltimore, Maryland has closed. They plan to reopen with a new name in April at a new space at the corner of St. Paul & Madison St. in the Mount Vernon district. Mount Vernon is a very centrally located area in the northern part of Baltimore. They will open up as a Cafe – Bookstore selling Fair Trade coffee and pastries. Watch this space for details.
Barricade infoshop, Australia
The 2004 Organizer contained the wrong address. The correct address is PO Box 199, East Brunswick VIC 3057 Australia. The current Shop address is: Upstairs @ Irene Community Arts Warehouse, 5 Pitt Street, Brunswick, VIC 3056
Autonomous Valley Collective
Folks are getting together an anti-authoritarian collective in the Antelope Valley (North Los Angeles County). They’re putting out a benefit music CD. No public address yet, but contact them at geocities.com/ AutonomousValley
Ecolibrium Environmental Shop
Located in Burlingame on the Peninsula South of San Francisco and just north of Silicon Valley, they carry zines, alternative magazines, videos, ecological products, clothing, bumpster stickers, shirts…lots of cool stuff. They also show free films once or twice a month. Check them out at 1160 Capuchino Ave Burlingame, CA 94010 (650)342-6054.