Le Milieu: June!

LE MILIEU is...

• A space for dialogue, popular learning and empowerment, aiming to create and strenghten bonds between citizens of different ages, cultures and backgrounds.
• An open and inclusive creative art studio and exhibition space that supports, without judgement, YOUR OWN creative process and encourages spontaneous skillshares, D.I.Y., and cultural participation of all.
• A network for collecting, upcycling and redistributing arts and crafts materials, aiming at saving as much as we can from landfills in the Montreal area.
• A solidarity coop, supportive of creative, citizen, and entrepreneurial initiatives from individuals and groups that share the cooperative values.

Submit your project if you would like to share our space and be part of a creative community of solidarity!

 http://www.lemilieu.ca/

 

Plus! The volunteer for late June for the Urban Homestead Exchange is an accomplished artist who will be facilitating these workshops at Le Milieu this month!

Le Milieu

Address:
1251 Rue Robin, Montréal

Operating Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 1 pm – 8 pm
Thursday: 1 pm – 8 pm
Friday: 1 pm – 8 pm
Saturday: 1 pm – 8 pm

Lessons from Depressions

From my new zine 'Lessons From Depressions'

Many lessons can be gained from past economic depressions - especially being respectful of the food and things you have, and not spending beyond your means (using credit) - should be applied to the good times as well as the tough.

Times of economic hardship demonstrate that we are living on limited resources, and are unaccustomed to doing things for ourselves when financial resources are limited. We don`t have to wait for the next economic depression to learn the lessons of gaining skills, connecting with community and simplifying our lives. By engaging in a critical, conscious, simple and sustainable lifestyle we can live a life where less money is necessary.

See frugality as a virtue. There's a difference between being frugal and being cheap. A frugal person is conscious and makes the most of what they have; a cheap person is just focused on not spending money to keep it. During the Great Depression, frugality was seen as a positive trait. During hard times, it'll help you get by, but when things get better, maintaining those habits will help you become more sustainable.

Plus, frugality requires planning, creativity, and critical thinking - all of which are important life skills, regardless of the state of the economy. These lessons from depressions connect the problems of capitalism, economic hardship, sustainability—both environmental and personal, and self-empowered learning.'

How to Apply Lessons Learned from past Depressions

When considering economic crisis, it can be beneficial to look back and learn from the Great Depression and other times of financial hardship. There is much to be learned from how others have coped.

Continuing economic hardship is similar to what our grandparents or great-grandparents went through in the Great Depression. While these issues can be a challenge, it may be an opportunity to look back and learn how previous generations coped with tough economic times. We can appreciate their resourcefulness and gain perspective on our own situations and how to live more cheaply, reducing waste. Ask your older relatives and friends how they lived through the Depression. Most will be happy to share how they "made do". If you don't know anyone from that generation, consider volunteering at a local senior center or nursing home. You'll gain tremendous insight.

Low-income lifestyle can be sustainable, environmentally conscious, community-minded and fun, when approached with the right attitude. While high-earners feel pity and disgust at dumpster divers, those who willingly partake in the act are enthusiastic about the valuable food being diverted from the landfill, and revel in having saved money. Using less money in general empowers people to appreciate things more and spend more time living and doing projects and activities they enjoy and less time working - giving a new perspective on “quality of life.”

We can look back into the past for inspiration, throughout history, for examples of what people have done to be thrifty, and spend less money. We can also look at what people are doing around the world to be innovative and effective with accessible Do-It-Yourself projects. There is so much to learn from each other. We can change the focus from constant consumption and the need to be entertained at any costs, to one of conscious engagement and a sustainable and enjoyable lifestyle.

What can we learn from how people have acted in times of economic struggle.  

They banded together and helped each other out.
They were flexible.
They found any kind of work.
They looked for multiple streams of income.
They rented out rooms.
They cut costs.
They made do with what they had.
They sewed and patched their clothes.
They avoided banks, and loaned to each other.
They stopped using credit.
They bartered services.
They diversified their savings.
They ate cheap foods were used, such as soups, beans and noodles.
They traded un-needed and outgrown items.
They reduced trendy buying, keeping furniture, decor and appliances for longer periods.
They traded services, such as laundry, repairs, and other skills.
They took responsibility for domestic labor--cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, childcare.
They learned how to live differently.

How to Deal in Times of Financial Hardship

Reduce Expenses.
Quit using credit. If you don't have the cash to make a purchase, then don't buy it. Before purchasing anything, give it a thought, "Do I really need it?"
Nurture positive relationships with family and friends. They will see you through difficult times. But you need to work together and stop being in denial and expect a free ride.
Be honest with your family and friends that you are facing difficult times financially. And don't be ashamed--good people have money troubles. Discover ways to barter and help each other.
Be thankful. Be optimistic. As one Great Depression survivor said, "I never thought a cloud was so dark that I couldn't find a silver lining" (Betty Davison).
Reuse, reuse, reuse. The amount of stuff you have should already be reduced by your limited spending, and you'll always want to think twice before throwing anything away, whether it's into the trash or the recycling bin. Get everyone involved, especially children - hold up an item that you would normally throw away and ask, "How can we reuse this?"
Get into “Doing-it-Yourself.” Change the oil in your car.
Alternatively, if you want to develop a good relationship with your auto mechanic, see if you can barter - perhaps an oil change in exchange for a meal.
Change the way you think about wealth, and possessions and status and “keeping up with the neighbours.”

CHEAP THRILLS

Enjoy the simple pleasures:

Take affordable vacations in National parks.

Puzzles, poker and board games.

Read.

Get together to discuss philosophy

Play instruments and dance.

Guerrilla Gardening.

Hiking, biking or walking in a local natural area or park.

Free Concerts.

Sex.

Picnic.

Trade Entertainment.

Stargazing.

Podcasts.

Try volunteering.

Craigslist.

Clothing Swap

Garage Sale

The Library

Potluck.

Send a Note or a letter.

Make a collaged postcard.

Get Fit

Write. Start keeping a journal.

Go to a workshop.

Participate in a psych study.

Daydream.

Parlour games.

Cook something new.

Explore a new part of town.

Get Creative

Rad Events This Week!

Growing Up on the Inside
Monday, June 10th, 7:00pm
La Belle Époque, 1984 rue Wellington
The Life After Life collective will be hosting a screening of two highly-acclaimed documentary films about racialized girls in the US juvenile justice system. The screenings will be followed by an interactive discussion about incarcerated girls and address trans youth in the system in the Canadian context facilitated by LAL members.
1) Girlhood (2003): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368745/
2) Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story (2011): http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/me-facing-life/

POETRY NIGHT AT KAFEIN
Tuesday, June 11th, 9:00pm
Kafein, 1429A Bishop St
Tuesday June 11th marks the first Poetry Night of many more to come at KAFEIN! Come out and listen to an assortment of talented local poets showcase their work all while enjoying the ambiance and good vibes.
Poetry Night is an experimental space open to all forms of poetry and prose. There are no limitations on content, style or theme of the pieces chosen to be performed. Boundaries are flexible and meant to be tampered with, so why not write about it?
If you are interested in performing at a future poetry night, please message arianamolly@hotmail.com with some information about yourself along with a sample of your work.
FREE ENTRANCE
H E A D L I N E R S
    - Laura Geraldine -
    L.G's sardonic bummer prose makes Chekhov look like Carly Rae Jepsen. Misery loves comedy, right?
    - Zachary Rosen -
    Zach writes to people and for people, telling them things he shouldn't and should have. He mixes poetry and prose, so you'll simply having to listen, to hear every word rather than looking for a rhyme or beat.
    - Andrew Jamieson -
    Andrew Jamieson is a powerful performer, weaving together words of good and evil, of light and dark, of love and hate. His intimate self portrait, "Faith & Force: The Egoist's Exploration of Desire and Perspective" will be released in Winter 2013.
    - Francesca Esguerra -
    Francesca Esguerra writes what she calls, "children's stories for adults or fairytales for prodigy children." Two of her plays have been published under the Playwrights Guild of Canada in collaboration with [murmur] and she one day intends to revolutionize the world of children's stories.
    P E R F O R M E R S
    Katreena Lynch
    Cam Novak
    Robbie Jacques
    Dréa Bird
    Ariana Molly
    Nathaniel Marchand

Gardening 101 Workshops
Wednesday, June 12th, 5:30pm until 7:30pm
Burnside Hall Terrace, 805 Sherbrooke West, Mcgill University
Come and join us for an evening of gardening on June 12th! We’ll explore and discuss the various ways of taking care of our dear garden plants for the season! No experience needed, just a strong interest in getting your hands dirty and reap the benefits of urban gardening!
Cost? between 5 and 10$, according to your own means. What to bring? Your questions on gardening and your enthusiasm!
You need to reserve your spot in order to attend this workshop. To do so, please contact Noémie (noemie -at- santropolroulant.org) or at 514-284-9335. Please note that this workshop is wheel-chair accessible. Looking forward to meet you in the garden!

Michael Reynolds Earthship Seminar - Montreal
Saturday, June 15 at 9:00am until June 16 at 1:00pm
Hotel Le Centre Sheraton, 1201 Rene-Levesque Boul O
The genius behind Earthships, Michael Reynolds, is speaking at our conference in Montreal on June 15th & 16th. On the first day, Michael will speak about the world's must affordable, energy efficient and sustainable homes in the world, at the Sheraton Hotel. From 9AM to 5PM
On the second day, a bus will bring everyone to the Valhalla land for some hands-on experience to build Earthships. From 9AM to 1PM
Tickets are: 125$ for General Admission  100$ for Students and Seniors
Sign up here: http://valhallamovement.com/events
    In order to keep tickets as affordable as possible (It's the cheapest Michael Reynolds event in years!), we didn't include lunch for the event.
To help everyone with accommodations, we spoke to a camping ground near Valhalla, and they're offering a 10% discount to anyone who mentions the "Valhalla Discount". The discount amount will increase as more people use it.

Freeskool * DÉPLACÉ À SAMEDI PROCHAIN (15 Juin)
Saturday, June 15, 10:00am
4518 avenue papineau
Venez assister à la 3e édition de la Freeskool sur généreux, une journée d'éducation populaire où n'importe qui peut décider d'offrir un cours/atelier sur un sujet qui les passionne.
Il reste encore 2-3 places pour le prochain atelier. Si vous êtes interessés à offrir un cours, envoyez-nous par message privé (coop sur généreux) une courte description de votre atelier, le sujet qui va être traité et la durée approximative de celui-ci.
Horaire (sujette à changement):
    Jeanne 11h à 12h
    boules d'énergie
    Diner 12h à 13h
    Jean-Philippe 13h à 14:50
    Un petit cours de math pour l'auto-defense intellectuelle / Math literacy for intellectual self-defense
    Jean-Michel 15:00 à 16:20
    Alimentation cru

Used Bookstore Crawl
Saturday, June 15, 11:00am
Cafe Cine Express
We'll try meeting up Café Ciné Express & work our way towards the East again. Depending on weather & how people are holding up, we'll hit as many stores as we can!

Late Spring Potluck Picnic
Saturday, June 15,  2:00pm until 6:00pm
Mount Royal
Let's meet at the Cartier Monument at 2pm and have a potluck picnic--Montreal's liquor laws allow you to drink at a picnic if you bring food. I'll bring some wine and sandwiches! :)
You know when life gets in the way of having a life? Yeah. Family health drama and so much shit. Sorry for the lack of updates. I look forward to hanging with you all :)

Mocassins Making
Saturday, June 15, 2:00pm until 7:00pm
Le Milieu, 1251 rue Robin
Come and learn how to sew your own Mocassins by hand!
Facilitated by Mary Shem, Cree artisan from Whapmagoostui, Quebec.
60$ including all materials (leather, babich, beads, etc.)
Mandatory RSVP: info@lemilieu.ca


Let's talk moss graffiti
Saturday, June 15, 2:00pm
A deux pas du métro Lasalle / Around the corner from the Lasalle metro
Come explore the topic of moss graffiti with us! This first meeting is not "workshop" but a discussion with others who are interested in or have experimented with moss graffiti. Gardener-types, artist-types, scientist-types, curious-types welcome! Let's separate fact from fiction and get some art growing in the South-West and Verdun.

Herbs & Cheese
Saturday, June 15, 11:00am until 2:00pm
A deux pas du métro Lasalle (Verdun) / Steps from the Lasalle metro (Verdun)
Come learn how to make paneer (fresh cheese) with herbs picked straight from the garden! And enjoy a tour of a herb garden, complete with tips on how to grow and care for a wide variety of herbs.
Workshop and lunch: free Contributions to lunch or donations are optional but are never refused :)
Registration by email: info@reseaujardin.org


Pique-nique des Possibles !
Sunday, June 16, 11:00am until 3:00pm
Les Amis du Champ des Possibles, Entre de Gaspé et Henri-Julien, sur l'axe St.Viateur
A friendly celebration in the natural wildlands of the Mile-End. Come and celebrate with us and take advantage of this urban oasis. We can also discuss ideas for the future of the field.

Montreal's Fancy Victorian Tea Party
Sunday, June 16, 11:00am until 4:00pm
Parc La Fontaine
Do you like TEA? COFFEE? SUMMER?
Do you like being FANCY and drinking out of your antique fancy TEA CUPS?
Perhaps even CUPCAKES?!
Then come and enjoy some fancy tea/coffee in a beautiful park wearing fancy clothing (crinoline optional) with your own super fancy tea cup and saucer in the middle of June. And yes, there may super cute little cupcakes just like those fancy Victorian ladies in Marie-Antoinette. It depends on how many people click attending.
    - LOOK fancy.
    - BRING a fancy tea cup.
    - INVITE EVERYONE else in Montreal who has secretly wanted to do this forever!!! YAYYY!!!
The tea/coffee will be 1$ per serving, aaaand the cupcakes would be 2$ each if applicable. If you have any suggestions, please share! :)

Sheena Swirlz Best of Fringe 2013

Strip Spelling Bee
Théâtre MainLine Theatre
Show schedule: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 21:00
Ticket price 2: 10$ (+2$ tx & svc)
Instead of strip poker, it’s a smart and sexy spelling bee - 10 contestants compete in front of a live audience of enthusiastic hooters and hollerers!

ACME Burlesque
MainLine Theatre
Show schedule: Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 20:30
Ticket price: 15$ (+2$ tx & svc)
Acme Burlesque will tantalize and tease you with striptease, circus performance, and more, all accompanied by an exciting live band.

No Sleep Till Waffles
Show schedule: Friday, June 7, 2013 - 02:00Tickets only available in person: 2$/Waffle

FRINGE Fake Prom
Théâtre MainLine Theatre
Show schedule: Friday, June 7, 2013 - 21:00
Ticket price: 10$ (+2$ tx & svc)
This is the prom you always wanted! Dress up for our photobooth! Vote for Prom Kink & Queer! Balloon archways & projections of prom movies!
What better way to end your prom than with a waffle breakfast hosted by the #FringeMtl team?

Galerie FRINGE
MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels)
Show schedule: Friday, June 7, 2013 - 18:00
Galerie FRINGE is back for a third year! FRINGE rules applied to the visual arts. Everything included, nothing excluded, and a surprise for all!

Alcoholic Cinema
MainLine Theatre
Show schedule: Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 22:00
Ticket price: 6$ (+2$ tx & svc)
Reefer Madness or House on Haunted Hill? You pick the movie, we make up the drinking game. Find us on Facebook to vote !

Grindhouse Crew Presents George A. Romero's 1985 Day of The Dead
Terrasse St-Ambroise
Show schedule: Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 18:00
Ticket price: 5$ (+2$ tx & svc)
The Grindhouse Crew returns with another Zombie fest at Terrace St-Ambroise. Featuring “Day of the Dead” (1985), Montreal Improv All-stars, Bloodshot Bill, and zombie artists on-site! A fundraiser for Head & Hands.
Grind House Crew

Smut Slam (Where Storytelling and Erotica Collide)
Le Cagibi
Show schedule: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 20:00
Ticket price: 7$ (+2$ tx & svc)
A fast-paced open mic for first-person sex stories. Prizes and games, too! The theme? BUCKET LIST. Because we all have one...
http://www.camerynmoore.com

Out-of-Towner Fringe for All des Artistes Étrangers
Show venue: Cabaret du Mile End
Show schedule: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 23:00
Welcome our Canadian and international artists at this mini version of the FRINGE-for-All, where each company takes the stage for only 90 seconds!

Seduce All Humans
Cabaret du Mile End
Show schedule:
Friday, June 14, 2013 - 21:30
Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 23:00
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 20:45
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 23:15
Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 23:15
Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 14:45
Ticket price: 8$ (+2$ tx & svc)
A fantastic, sextastic romp through space-time and intergalactic affairs. Seduce All Humans will introduce you to your sexy alien overlords who will make you want to love thy neighbour in strange new ways. Come join Sausome for an evening of burlesque and let us blow your minds.
http://www.sausome.ca

Piknic Electronik
FRINGE PARK @ Parc des Amériques (Central Box Office, Outdoor Stage, Beer Tent)
Show schedule: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 13:00
Piknic Electronik is an innovative weekly outdoor event that combines the best of hedonism and discovery while highlighting the incalculable talents of the local and international electronic
scenes. Defined by its ecclectic programming, which features classic acts as well as audacious newcomers, Piknic Electronik is a veritable 101 course to all the different delineations of electronic music.

Dr.Sketchy
FRINGE PARK @ Parc des Amériques Genre:
Show schedule: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 18:00
The sexy unconventional life drawing workshop withover 110 branches worldwide!

Eco Carnavale
FRINGE PARK @ Parc des Amériques (Central Box Office, Outdoor Stage, Beer Tent)
Show schedule: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 12:00
Workshops provided by community partners to foster a more sustainable society. We welcome the return of our clothing swap, as well as Yoga in the Park hosted by our volunteer coordinator Jo Willers, back by popular demand!

Drag Races
FRINGE PARK @ Parc des Amériques (Central Box Office, Outdoor Stage, Beer Tent)
Show schedule: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 16:00
Mado Lamotte hosts this knock down, DRAG out battle royale pitting Montreal’s best known
professional drag queens against a bevy of FRINGE Beauties in a series of skill-testing challenges.

Kids FRINGE 2
FRINGE PARK @ Parc des Amériques
Age: 0-12
Show schedule: Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 12:00
Join us for day two of Kids FRINGE! For full programming,

Rad Events This Week

Centre for feminist pedagogy
Centre des arts actuels Skol, 372, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, espace 314
Tuesday at 12:00pm until 5:00pm
For the sixth consecutive year of the SKOOL program, Skol shares its space and resources with a team of cultural workers who will experiment with different forms of programming and organization.
Founded in 2012 based on the tradition of the Copenhagen Free University, the Centre for Feminist Pedagogy (CFP) is a space for open conversation and knowledge production, unencumbered by the financial constraints, program requirements and ideological limitations of traditional academic institutions. Taking feminism as a starting point, an invitation for debate, a challenge, and a fruitful exchange, the CFP provides the opportunity for collective and collaborative approaches to life and learning that are at once very serious and seriously funny.
During a ten week period, the CFP will set up its office in the gallery to organize and host various public events such as Master Classes, screenings, workshops, lectures, dance parties, and a ‘Trade School.’ Alongside these one-off events, the CFP’s office will also be open to the public for questions/comments/interventions/proposals from Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 5 pm.
Schedule of events :
Thursday, June 13th, 2 pm - Creation workshop: Elles partent en guerre: le manifeste féministe
Friday, June 14th, 8 pm - Dance Party: If I can’t dance I don’t wanna be part of your revolution
Saturday, June 22nd, noon - Trade School
Wednesday, June 26th, 7:30 pm - Screening and discussion: HERstories
Friday, July 5 th, to Satuday July 6 th, noon until noon – Master Class : Kunst with Cameras: The History of Feminist Video
Friday July 19th to Saturday July 20th, noon untill noon - Master Class: Feminism with Teeth: Bruce Nauman and Détournement in 24 hours
Week of July 22nd (time to be confirmed) - Trade school or Creation workshop
Friday August 9th (time to be confirmed) - Screening and Panel: La mise à mort: Militant French Feminist Video
Saturday August 10th (time to be confirmed) - experimental studies day: La mise à mort: Féminisme et/comme critique institutionelle.
Keep yourself posted and find out the details by visiting our website regularly during the summer! http://skol.ca/en/programming/skool-2013-centre-for-feminist-pedagogy/

Résonance Reading Series 5
Tuesday, June 4th, 9:00pm
Resonance Café, 5175A Avenue du Parc
So far there are six readers:
    Pamela Fillion
    Zoe Koke
    Peter Steiner
    Jacob Spector
    and Alex Leslie, visiting from Vancouver to attend the Lambda literary award ceremony
    Now also with an appearance by Jon Paul Fiorentino!
    Please support and invite friends to this event!

Residual Reading Series
Tuesday, June 4th, 7:30pm
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly, 211 Bernard Ouest
Residual Reading Series is pleased to present a reading of two new works of fiction by Marguerite Pigeon and Natalee Caple. Natalee’s new novel, In Calamity’s Wake, has been described as a cinematic adventure, a dual, or dueling, narrative in two voices that darts between, as Zoe Whittall writes, “mythology, historical accounts, song lyrics, poetry, rumours, and fiction of the time period.” Pigeon’s Open Pit confronts the landscape and the civil rights of indigenous people against the backdrop of big business and amid the chaos of love, relief and difference, resulting in the questioning of what it means to be situated against will.
Join us as these two talented and unique writers launch their books together in Montreal.

Festival FRINGE de Montréal 2013
Monday at 7:00pm until Sunday at 3:00am
MainLine Theatre, 3997 boul. Saint-Laurent
THEATRE, DANCE, MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS & MORE!
Join us next June, at Montreal's international independent arts festival.
Photo: Gagnants Greenland Music Award winners "Lakes of Canada"
Park FRINGE Park by Cindy Lopez
www.montrealfringefestival.com

Waters Three Biggest Threats and Opportunities with Ben Grambles President of U.S. Water Alliance
Wednesday, June 5th, 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Hall Building, 12th floor, room 1220, Concordia University, 1455 boul de Maisonneuve O
Think green! U.S. Water Alliance President Ben Grumbles is coming to Concordia to speak about water, one of the world’s most precious resources. Join him in a discussion on how to best protect, manage, and benefit from it. This is a great opportunity to learn how to improve our outlook on water sustainability in our own university, city, and country!
RSVP at wssr@concordia.ca
If you decide to come last minute, we'll be happy to welcome you!
For more information on Mr. Grumbles, please visit:
http://politicalscience.concordia.ca/wssr/instructors/#BenGrumbles
We also offer a workshop on the topic taught by Mr. Grumbles. For more information, please visit:
http://politicalscience.concordia.ca/wssr/workshops/public-policy/#Environment
See you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/666065553408655/?context=create

Vernissage FLORAISON
Thursday, June 6, 5:00pm until 11:00pm
USINE 106U, 160 Roy E.
USINE 106U is happy to convey you to the opening of the divine exhibition FLORAISON presenting the artwork of 29 visual artists: Mark Prent, Eric Braün, Winky, Jean-Martin (Raven), Mimi Traillette, Ectoplasm, José Bernard, Yves Milet-Desfougères, René Donais, Daniel Erban, Xavier Landry, Sébastien Forest, Claude Bolduc, Away, Cathou Lemire, Martin G. Blanchette, Fredy Bouhier, Martine Birobent, Majka Kwiatowska, Nancy Ogilvie, Zbynek Najser, Jean-Francois Montagne, Valery Latulippe, Jean-Francois Labelle, Serge De Cotret, Jessica Sallay-Carrington, Ginette J. Bouchard, Sophie Brunelière and Danielle Domon. Hallucinogenic paintings, textiles works, disquieting kinetic sculptures, erotic etchings, original drawings, trash plush toys, surrealist jewelry other fascinating curiosities will massively take over the space. The exhibition takes place at USINE 106U, 160 Roy E. from June 5th to June 30th 2013, and the opening will be held on Thursday June 6th from 5hPM to 11hPM. Opening hours are Saturday to Wednesday noon to 6hPM , Thursday & Friday from noon to 9hPM.
www.usine106u.com

Knowledge Market - Urban Agriculture Edition
Tuesday, June 4th, 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Santropol Roulant
Bring out your gardening gear: E-180 is starting the season off with an interactive event to inspire all of your green projects! The Knowledge Market, Urban Agriculture / Gardening Special, is an knowledge-sharing event where you can offer and gain practical advice to organize your next urban agriculture adventure with other event participants and partners (LUFA farms, Montreal Urban Ecology Centre, Equiterre, Eco-stage, Crudessence, Rise Kombucha, Share your garden, PlantCatching).
Join us on June 4th from 6-8 PM on Santropol Roulant rooftop, 111, Roy St. E. This event is Pay what you can: all proceeds will benefit Santropol. Register at http://e180-agriculture-roulante.eventbrite.com/ !
An island theme organised by different subjects will make it easy to meet participants with similar interests and special projects such as:
1. Gardening all year long
2. Green rooftops and balconies
3. Community agriculture
4. Animals in the city
5. Recipes
6. Special Projects
There are only 150 spots available, so register quickly (Facebook doesn't count...) -->
http://e180-agriculture-urbaine.eventbrite.com/
We’re looking forward to meet you and share knowledge together!


Abortion Tales
Thursday, June 6th, 7:00pm
1500 maisonneuve, montreal, Suite 4.
COME AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH US.
The reproductive justice league is hosting a storytelling event about experiences surrounding abortion.
Let's break the stigma around abortion! Let's celebrate choice, reproductive autonomy, and personal expression! We CAN break down the barriers that silence us!
Let's work together to create a safe and respectful environment. We would like to give as much space to those who have experienced abortions, though everyone is welcome to attend and share. People of all genders and experiences are welcome, but judgements of others are definitly not. All experiences, postive or not, are appreciated and welcome!
We have a choice, let's celebrate it!!! :)
Hosted by the Reproductive Justice League
Snacks, wine and other beverages will be provided
Cozy and safe environment
Feel free to bring stories, poems, songs, art
Serenade by the Reproductive Justice League Choir
*Free
*Childcare provided within 48 hours notice.
*Wheelchair accessible
*Whisper translations.
*Smash the patriarchy


International Week of Struggle against Parasites
Every year at the beginning of summer, for years now, Montreal has fallen prey to a strange fever. For a period of several days, the air labours under a dense and foul-smelling cloud, residents suffer from a kind of collective tinnitus, a persistent and irritating ringing which disturbs thought and sleep. Many neighbourhoods, especially downtown, are invaded by hordes of blank-faced zombies, stripped of their senses and moving mechanically under the hypnotic influence of a malevolent power.
This disturbing state of affairs is brought on by tens of thousands of parasites who swarm into our beautiful city, stifling its habitual joy of living and injecting it with a paralyzing venom.
Every year, in the month of June, Montreal falls prey to the macho and consumerist virus of the Grand Prix!
Creeping politicians and flashy de luxe dealers are pumping themselves up to suck the blood of this crowd, handed over on a giant checker-board.
Streets are blocked off so that we can be subjected to grosteque advertising and alienating shows.
The forces of repression outdo themselves to maintain the commercial peace.
This year, the Convergence of Anti-Capitalist Struggles (CLAC) is proposing an antidote:

ANTI-CAPITALIST CRITICAL MASS
Friday, June 7th at 5:30pm
Two meeting points:
Place Valois (Ontario/Valois in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve)
Parc Laurier (Laurier/Mentana in the Plateau)
Come on your bicycle, rollerblades, stakeboard, scooter …
and let's take back the streets together, because the city belongs to all who live here!
Let's invade the city and take a ride - for as long as we want!
We won't let car culture drive us off the road!
IT IS TIME TO COLLECTIVELY RE-APPROPRIATE OUR SPACE!
Fuck the Grand Prix! Down with car culture!
6 June to 13 June: call for autonomous action!!!!

The Plant Summer Workshop series
Saturdays
La Plante
The workshop series' goal is to provide non-judgmental space where people can share skills and learn together. People of all skill-levels are welcome to facilitate or attend workshops.
If you have an idea for a workshop you would like to facilitate, on any topic, contact one of the organizers. There are plenty of open spots!
All contributions are voluntary and are mostly to recoup expenses or to help the Plant maintain its space.
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    KIMCHI: A delicious fermented spicy thing
    Saturday June 15, 3PM
Kimchi is a fermented dish originating in Korea. After this workshop, you'll be able to know some of the science behind making kimchi, should be comfortable with several methodologies, and you should be able to make other lactose fermentations such as sauerkraut. You will help in the making of a kimchi batch, and be able to take home a liter of kimchi on the day of the workshop.
$5-7 suggested for covering ingredients
Please bring a jar or container.
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    RISE ABOVE: making bread
    Sunday June 30, 3PM
Bread is an old trick for putting air in between ground grains. Learn some things, share your tips, and by the time the workshop is done you should be able to feel comfortable making a wide variety of breads, from French bread to olive bread to brioche. Participants will then prepare bread for that night's community kitchen.
$5 suggested
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    WRITING A FRENCH CV
    Wednesday June 26, 7:30PM
Emphasis will be on translating or composing your CV in collaboration (although sharing your personal CV will not be required). We will also look at more formal phrases and grammar for covering letters, introductions, and interviews. Please bring any materials you'd like to work on, and a laptop if you have one (some computers will be available for those without a laptop or tablet). Participants will leave with a CV in French and a list of vocabulary, and if there's time we will look at some French job listings for future employment quests. Please note that due to limitations, it is not yet confirmed that you will be able to print a physical copy. We're working on that though!
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    STRANGE BREW: Making your own beer
    Saturday July 6, 12PM
After brewing our own beer for over a year, we want to do it with you! Learn the ins and outs of homebrewing, the different methods, and what you need to get going.
$5 suggested
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    Planting between the cracks, gardening in the city
    No date yet!
Uban gardeners share their experiences. Includes a walking tour, hands-on planting, and a discussion on the politics of gardening in the city. By the end of this workshop you should be comfortable starting your own garden, scoping out sites for gardening in the city, and knowing what plants will grow best. Bring your extra seeds or seedlings for a seed-share!
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    Movement / Viewpoints
    Thursday July 11, 6PM
Learn Marie Overly and Anne Bogart's technique for physical expression, movement, and gesture. We will focus on listening to our impulses, awareness of how we hold ourselves in space both in relation to our environment, emotions, and other bodies around us!
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    Kitchen tactics: Some struggles take place on the street, but the every day struggle is in the kitchen
    Sunday August 25, 4PM
A discussion on some of our experiences with communal and collective cooking. Learn about bulk purchasing, where to buy cheap groceries all over Montreal, how to stock your pantry, and how to share the kitchen with roommates. Discuss some of the politics of our current food system and why communal cooking is important. All this while making and preparing a meal.
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    XEROXXEROXXEROXXEROXXEROX: zine-making
    Saturday September 7, 3PM
Learn to make your own zine, and an afternoon discussion on zine-making, the politics and history of zines. Workshop your own project or help make a zine compiling all the things learned from the summer workshop series.

Because of organizational limitations, most workshops will not be in French, but please let us know before hand if you would like whisper translation and we will make it happen!
Child care will also be available upon request.
Regrettably, the space is not wheelchair accessible.


Montreal Zombie Walk - summer 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2:00pm
June is coming fast, get ready for another stroll of the dead! Sunday June 9 2013, the walk will take off at 2pm! Location TBA later: we're looking for any bars or cafés that will let some of us do our make-up together from 11am to 2pm; suggestions?
If you want to help come up with ideas for the route and any "surprise attacks" please let us know. You can email to info@thegrindhouse.ca. (Last year we attacked the medieval fighters at the Tam Tams!)

Color me Rad Montreal (LES MEERKATS )
Sunday, June 9, 9:00am
Place De L'esplanade - Stade Olympique
    BESOIN D'UNE MOTIVATION?
    CETTE COURSE DE 5 KM ME SEMBLE FOU FOU FOU!
    QUI EMBARQUE DANS NOTRE ÉQUIPE??? (Les Meerkats) / chef d'équipe: Lafleur
    35$ avant le 1ier Mars pour l'inscription!
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Si vous êtes allergique au système métrique, à la fécule de maïs sans gluten ou aux surdoses de joie, vous serez sûrement plus confortables si vous restiez bien assis sur votre sofa à regarder l’Auberge du chien noir en reprise qu’à la ligne de départ de cette course de 5 kilomètres, qui ressemble beaucoup plus à la course arc-en-ciel dans Mario Kart.
Par contre, si vous préférez vous dégourdir les jambes et barbouiller le visage de votre meilleur ami, ne manquez surtout pas la course Color Me Rad de Montréal.
Qu’il ait été créé ou qu’il ait évolué, il n’en reste pas moins que l’Humain est fait pour courir pour une raison et une raison seulement : rester en vie. La course de Pamplona fut la première course organisée pour accomplir ce dessein : courir ou mourir!!!
Heureusement, nous avons évolué au point où nous chassons seulement pour trouver des partenaires potentiels, nous récoltons les coupons pour économiser chez Provigo et nous courrons pour amasser des fonds pour des œuvres caritatives et pour notre système cardiovasculaire.
Détails de la course
La course Color Me Rad de Montréal prend place à l’Esplanade Financière Sun Life, située au Parc Olympique, et amassera des fonds pour la Société de leucémie et lymphome du Canada. Cliquez sur l’onglet "Charity Partner" pour en savoir plus sur cet organisme.
Les bombes de couleur commenceront à siffler et exploser à 9:00 AM, en même temps que les vagues de coureurs qui se feront cochonner de peinture à chaque 5 minutes. Au fil d’arrivée, vous ressemblerez fort probablement à une classe d’arts plastiques à la maternelle qui a mal fini… mais l’Art de la Course en vaudra assurément la chandelle.

The Little Beau Peep Show - Montreal Fringe Edition
Saturday, June 8 at 10:00pm until June 16 at 12:00am
Café Cléopatra, 1230 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Little Beau Peep lost her sheep and didn’t know where to find them. It turns out, they had simply hitched a ride to the big city to start a career in show business with Glam Gam Productions and some of their favourite storybook heroes. Join Beau Peep and her tantalizing flock and naughty cast of fictional characters in the newly revamped Little Beau Peep Show - where this time around, the only things she risks losing are her skivvies.
Come early and step into the rabbit hole for a live peep show! Then, have a seat and watch adult bedtime stories come to life on stage, accompanied by our live sex-shop quartet!
    Written By: Glam Gam Productions
    Directed By: Deanne Pye & Les Blow
    Including choreography by: Gabrielle Coulter
$10 (+ 2 admin fee)
BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE: http://www.montrealfringe.ca/en/show/little-beau-peep-show
VIDEO TEASER: http://youtu.be/N68b-uy3Vi0
http://www.montrealfringe.ca/en/show/little-beau-peep-show

Transition NDG Presents: A Community Celebration
Saturday, June 8, 5:00pm until 10:00pm
Eglise St-Thomas Church 6897 Somerled
Want to know more about the Transition Movement and what's going on in your neighborhood? Then join us! There will be a potluck dinner and the opportunity to brainstorm together about the more resilient we would like to create (and are creating) locally... and music and dancing! PLEASE let us know if you will be attending by early June (RSVP). Please bring an object made out of petroleum (aka: plastic) for the creation of a collective monument !

SOURIS PRIX
Saturday, June 8, 5:30pm
Square Dorchester
On Summer’s Eve, Montreal is treated with its yearly Grand Prix Douche and leaves the city smelling like fresh consumerism. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I’m certain you’re all foaming at the mouth with rabid excitement at the thought of:
    - Fast Cars!
    - Scantily Clad Women in/on Fast Cars!
    - Various Flags on Cars!
    - The Elite attending the Hottest Clubs
    - Purchasing things at break-neck speeds!
    - Flags on Women in Clubs with Cars
    - JACQUES VILLENEUVE
ON SATURDAY JUNE 8TH, IT’S TIME FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL SOURIS PRIX.
Time to mock everything the Grand Prix tries to get away with, and reeducate the attendees about the issues they should be concerning themselves with.
In Souris Fest fashion, choose your weapon of mass hilarity and let’s make some noise.
Suggestions:
    - Men dressed as « race babe »
    - Bring Helium inflatable sex dolls, toy race cars, a mountain of Monopoly money
    - Wear your « bling bling », your big cigar and your big muscles
    - Make signs like: « Be pretty and shut up », « work, buy and watch cars going in circles», « Champagne and F1! », etc.

À QUI LA VILLE ? À NOUS LA VILLE ! Marche familiale / Pique-nique (VILLERAY)
Sunday, June 9, 1:00pm until 5:00pm
Metro Jarry
WHOSE CITY? OUR CITY! (Villeray) For a Solidarity City
1 year after we started the casseroles, we still refuse to share our demo routes
Our neighborhood is not for sale! We will not submit to anti-protest by-law P-6!
    1pm: Family-friendly Demonstration & March
    Starting in front of Jarry métro and marching through our neighborhood
    2:30pm: Festive picnic and BBQ
    at Parc Tillemont (corner of Villeray & Des Érables)
    map: http://goo.gl/maps/1MgzP
    Free! Music! Games for the kids!
Organized by the Neighborhood Assembly of Villeray (APAQ-Villeray)Supported by Solidarity Across Borders.
INFO : www.apaqvilleray.org * villerayclame@gmail.com

Hatha yoga class 
Every Sunday from 11-12 
185 Van Horne apt. 5. 
It is PWYC and all are welcome.
My yoga practice is therapeutic, strengthening, and meditative. The style is accessible to absolutely everyone who has an open mind, patience, and a sense of humour.
There are mats you can borrow from us, and though all classes are PWYC, we do ask for a donation of 5$.
Please invite anyone you think would be interested.
For more info or to ask a question please find us:
Facebook: Yoga at the Plant
Gmail: yogaattheplant@gmail.com


Atelier de création de bobettes
Monday, June 10, 11:00am
Café l'Artère, 7000 avenue du Parc
On veut pas de bobettes qui viennent d'usines meurtrières du Bangladesh.
On veut pas de bobettes biologiques branchées à 50$.
On veut juste des bobettes sexés, ludiques, confortables, pis c'est dur à trouver.
Fack on va se les FAIRE!
Et on va en profiter pour jaser de plein de choses féministes!

How Do You Start A Nonprofit?
Monday, June 10, 6:30pm
Apathy is Boring, 1514, avenue Docteur Penfield
You’ve got an idea, you’ve got a ton of energy and you’re raring to go.
Easy tiger. We want you to change the world. We do. But we also want that change to be sustainable - not a flash in the pan. So, we’ve lined up two heavyweights who have some serious experience in guiding first time founders through the process of starting their projects.
Dev Aujla will be skyping in from Toronto. He founded DreamNow, an organization that helps young people start community projects. And in “real life”, we’ll have Gioel Gioacchino. She is a 2012 Sauvé Scholar who founded Recrear, a public benefit project platform that helps young people launch development projects in the global community. They know what it takes to create a healthy organization.
So, get ready to take action. Make that cause you’re always thinking about a reality.
Or you can just come chill out. You don’t have to have a savior complex to enjoy a beverage with the A is B team and learn how this whole nonprofit thing gets started.
Come by June 10th from 6:30 to 8:30 to learn the ins and outs of starting an organization.

Urban Homestead Exchange: Early June and Open House

Urban Homestead Exchange 2013 Open House
Saturday, June 1, 12:00pm
Urban Homestead Exchange house - 2052 rue Hogan

Do you want to learn more about accessible backyard gardening?
Growing food doesn`t have to be expensive or complicated with a creative and resourceful mind!
Tour the garden and learn about the exchange program idea!
Check out our raised bed operation, with vegetables, plants, flowers, and culinary and medicinal herbs.

We`ll discuss projects such as:
-Upside down planters
-Successful raised bed growing
-Upcycled planters
-Pest control
-Compost and Vermicompost
-Mini indoor-farms
-Sprouting and microgreens
-Growing food from scraps
-Urban homesteading principles
Refreshments will be served.

$10 Lessons from Depressions zines will be available. =)

Rad Events This Week!

Indigenous Resistance in Canada: A public forum with Gord Hill and Amanda Lickers
Monday May 27th, 7pm
Leacock Building (855 Sherbrooke West), room 232
Historical and Current Struggles by Indigenous Peoples in the Nation-State of Canada, presented by Gord Hill
Far from being "idle," Indigenous peoples in Canada have a rich history of anti-colonial resistance that continues to this day. This presentation will include a history of Indigenous anti-colonial resistance in the Americas and current struggles being waged by Native peoples, with a focus on those occurring in Canada as well as the province of 'British Columbia' (including anti-pipelines, missing/murdered women, the 1876 Indian Act, treaties, Idle No More, etc.).
We will discuss also the links that can exist between these anticolonial struggles initiated and led by indigenous peoples and the actual and possible involvement of non-indigenous peoples. How non-indigenous peoples can be struggling in solidarity with the anticolonial indigenous peoples and what are the positive and negative aspects of this involvement ? We will also adress the relation between these struggles and other systemic battles against all forms of oppression.

The Urban Forest: Community Well-being Talking Circle
Tuesday, May 28th, 5:00pm until 7:15pm
We will be co-hosting a talking circle about Montreal community life at le Milieu (1251 Rue Robin, métro Beaudry)
Suggested topic: Parks, food, and urban agriculture. Is there enough green in our neighbourhood, is it easy to eat hyper-local?
Although talking circles are simple, they must be experienced. One cannot get a sense of how it feels to be in a circle from hearing it described. Circles work like normal conversation except that we pass an object to show whose turn it is to speak. Whoever has the object can pass, wait, or speak, and everyone is to listen.
The question of community can be a painful one. Almost everyone we know senses a lack of fulfilling community in Montreal. This is something we all need fulfilled. We can talk about anything - we generally bring a suggested topic.
If you're coming, coming at 5pm would be very much appreciated. We end organically according to everyone's needs. If you have any questions, please feel free! Last time everyone was passively bilingual and we all spoke in English or French depending on our preference.

May Swap!
Tuesday, May 28th, 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Cafe un coin de jardin - 251 Duluth Est
Karen will be hosting this month`s swap at the Urban Spoon Cafe! Come join us for a swap club secret after hours swap!
Bring your clothing and accessories to swap for something new-to-you!
Everyone welcome - but please note it will likely mostly be women`s clothing =)

Needle Felting Workshop
Wednesday, May 29th, 5:30pm
Le Milieu, 1251 rue Robin
Come learn, or perfect, your Needle Felting technique, to create beautiful decorative objects, appliqués, toys, and more!
Make a vegetable or a fruit for Le Milieu's Collective Basket!
Felting Kits for sale, too!
PWYC 10$-20$

LAUNCH PARTY: Coop Le Milieu's Eco-Conscious Catering Service
Thursday, May 30th, 5:00pm until 7:00pm
Le Milieu, 1251 rue Robin
You are all invited to discover the delicious, wholesome, vegetarian and creative food prepared by Le Milieu's Kitchen, during Happy Hour on Thursday, May 30th!
Sampler Platter: 10$ including a glass of house Kombucha or wine!
Come celebrate with us food that's good for you, for the community, for the local economy and for the planet!

KOMBUCHA Making and Tasting Workshop
Friday, May 31, 5:00pm until 7:00pm
Le Milieu, 1251 rue Robin
Come and learn all the secrets of this delicious and helthy fermented tea drink!
Workshop includes tasting of Coop Le Milieu's varieties of House Kombucha, and a starter kit!
20$
RSVP: info@lemilieu.ca

YFM 2013 Opening Night : Acroyoga, dance, and kirtan!
Friday, May 31, 6:30pm until 9:00pm
Conservatoire De Musique De Montréal, 4750 Henri Julien
Join Yocomo and our Montreal yoga community on the evening of Friday, May 31 as we kick off the second annual Yoga Festival Montreal! The Opening Night is an opportunity to set clear intentions for the weekend and to celebrate the joyful diversity of our yoga community.
With a yoga fashion show to entertain as you arrive for the evening, an inspiring AcroYoga performance, a taste of Bollywood with an energetic dance lesson, and closing with an invigorating and unifying Bhakti kirtan, there is something for everyone in this opening evening!
Sing, dance, and bask in the power of community gathering together en masse!
Investment: 25$ (unless you have purchased a full-festival pass, in which case, it’s included!)
No experience required -- all are welcome! Family friendly!
Opening Night Schedule:
    18h30 - 19h Welcome Fashion Show
    19h - 19h10 Yocomo & YFM 2013 Introduction
    19h10 - 19h40 AcroYoga Performance
    19h40 - 19h55 Bollywood Dance Lesson
    20h - 21h Bhakti Kirtan!
For more information about the artists: http://www.yocomo.org/yfm-2013-schedule-2/

Micro Miroir de Mai à Montréal
Friday, May 31, 8:00pm until 11:00pm
1407 rue valois
Micro ouvert de 20 h à 23 h
Poésie, théâtre, musique*, danse, graphisme, jonglerie…
Tout ce qui vit à travers toi est bienvenu.
Invités très speciaux :
Dr.Strange love
http://www.facebook.com/ilovedrstrangelove
Karl Turpin
http://www.facebook.com/karl.turpin.7
Yoshiwaku
http://www.youtube.com/user/Yoshiwaku
(sous reserve de confirmation)
Berger Rond
http://bergerrond2.bandcamp.com/
Entrée prix libre : Si tu donnes quelque chose ça servira à payer le loyer.
Soirée sans alcool mais avec du Thé Chaï : il s’agit d’une invitation à dépasser nos limites, l’inhibition c’est qu’une frontière dans la tête. On s’enivrera de rêves et de réalités.
* Plutôt musique acoustique et électronique qu’électrique,
en solo, duo voir trio question de proportion, mais n’hésite pas à vérifier si ça peut coller
Contact organisation ras@mailoo.fr
http://au1407.org/events/micro-ouvert-micro-miroir-de-mai/

OPÉRATION Échangeur TRICOT
Saturday, June 1, 
75 Square Sir-Georges-Étienne-Cartier
Pour le projet « Échangeur Tricot » nous acceptons toutes formes de créations textiles, telles que le tricot, le crochet ou la courtepointe. Couleurs & motifs de votre choix ! 1 pied carré (30 cm x 30 cm) minimum mais AUCUNE limite maximale :))) Lâchez-vous lousse !!
Une fois terminées, svp nous faire parvenir vos **contributions** à l’adresse suivante :
    Solidarité St-Henri
    ATTN : Shannon Franssen
    75 Square Sir-Georges-Étienne-Cartier
    Montréal, QC H4C 3A1
    Canada
La date limite est le 1er juin 2013.
Nous allons très certainement organiser des rencontres d'ici là (en avril ou mai). Suivre nos infos (au gré du vent!) sur notre blog :
http://ville-laines.blogspot.ca/ et sur Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/LesVilleLaines ou sur Twitter : https://twitter.com/VilleLaines

Urban Homestead Exchange 2013 Open House
Saturday, June 1, 12:00pm
Urban Homestead Exchange house - 2052 rue Hogan
Do you want to learn more about accessible backyard gardening?
Growing food doesn`t have to be expensive or complicated with a creative and resourceful mind!
Tour the garden and learn about the exchange program idea!
Check out our raised bed operation, with vegetables, plants, flowers, and culinary and medicinal herbs.
We`ll discuss projects such as:
    -Upside down planters
    -Successful raised bed growing
    -Upcycled planters
    -Pest control
    -Compost and Vermicompost
    -Mini indoor-farms
    -Sprouting and microgreens
    -Growing food from scraps
    -Urban homesteading principles
Refreshments will be served.
$10 Lessons from Depressions zines will be available. =)

Exposition Collective "Eat your heART out" Collective Art Exhibit
Saturday, June 1, 4:00pm until 8:00pm
Le Milieu, 1251 rue Robin
Join us for an artful celebration of Food! Come discover artwork that tells us about our relationship to food, of its beauty, of bonds it creates between people, of cultural, social, environmental and political aspects of food, artwork made from food ingredients and much more, created by people of all ages!
There is still time to participate, and it's open to all!
(No need to be an "artist", because everyone is one, anyway!)
Please bring art ready to be displayed BEFORE Saturday June 25th at 8pm, or come make it in the studio during our opening hours (Wed-Sat 1-8pm).
Looking forward to see you on June 1st! Obviously, delicious homemade snacks will be served!

Montreal Roller Derby presents: La Racaille vs Les Contrabanditas
Saturday, June 1, 6:00pm
Arena St-Louis
It is official! The 2013 home team season starts with La Racaille versus Les Contrabanditas on June 1rst! La Racaille placed second in the 2013 Beast of the East tournament, but Les Contrabanditas are the 2011 and 2012 home season champs, so this is a going to be a real nail biter! Each of the home teams will face off to get to the final Championship game on August 10th! Come join the rest of the MTLRD crew as we cheer on our home teams and watch to see how the season will unfold! Who will be the 2013 winners? Join us and find out!
And the after party is only a hop and a skip away at Le Cagibi, right at Saint Laurent and Saint Viateur! Come and get your dance on with us after the game!
Buy your tickets online for $10 or $15 at the door! http://mtlrollerderby.com/matchs-et-billets-2/

Urban Homestead Exchange 2013 Open House
Saturday, June 1, 12:00pm
Urban Homestead Exchange house - 2052 rue Hogan
Do you want to learn more about accessible backyard gardening?
Growing food doesn`t have to be expensive or complicated with a creative and resourceful mind!
Tour the garden and learn about the exchange program idea!
Check out our raised bed operation, with vegetables, plants, flowers, and culinary and medicinal herbs.
We`ll discuss projects such as:
    -Upside down planters
    -Successful raised bed growing
    -Upcycled planters
    -Pest control
    -Compost and Vermicompost
    -Mini indoor-farms
    -Sprouting and microgreens
    -Growing food from scraps
    -Urban homesteading principles
Refreshments will be served.
$10 Lessons from Depressions zines will be available. =)

Pique-nique des Possibles !
Sunday, June 2, 11:00am until 3:00pm
Les Amis du Champ des Possibles, Entre de Gaspé et Henri-Julien, sur l'axe St.Viateur
A friendly celebration in the natural wildlands of the Mile-End. Come and celebrate with us and take advantage of this urban oasis. We can also discuss ideas for the future of the field.