CALL*RESPONSE

CALL*RESPONSE: THE WORKSHOP

callresponsebook — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:05:05 +0000

This is a two-part collaborative workshop for writers and photographers led by the editors of Call*Response: Volume One. It is being held at Millenium Libray. Space is limited and registration is on a first-come basis. Participants should be over 18 years of age, beginners are welcome, bring your camera, writing instruments, and be willing to share your work.

Part 1 – June 4, local author John Toone leads the writers through exercises to make their words sing (or scream) while Michael Sanders shares
his insighst with the photographers into shooting live music and crowds.

Part 2 – June 11, writers and photographers unite to mash-up their ideas into a rockin’ public art display featuring potential spreads for Call*Response: Volume Two.

Saturday, June 4 and 11 from 1- 3 p.m.
Millennium Library, Buchwald Room
2nd Floor, 251 Donald Street
Space is limited and registration is on a first-come basis.
Call Reader Services at 986-6779 to register.

Call*Response launches at McNally Robinson

callresponsebook — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:36:59 +0000

Come rock the house on March 24 at 8:00 pm at McNally Robinson Grant Park. We’re throwing a big party in Prairie Ink to promote the Call * Response book.

Contributors Marshal Fries and Jim Agapito will be speaking about their written pieces. Contributing photographers will be on hand to answer questions along with the editing and publishing staff. Chris Sawatzky of The Ripperz & special guests will be entertaining you after presentation.

We hope to see as many of the contributors out as possible so that we can recognize them and their fabulous work!

The Prairie Ink Restaurant is making a fancy non-alcoholic cocktail for the evening, all proceeds from the purchase of these delicious beverages will be donated to Kids Help Phone. Come down and enjoy a drink and tasty eats!

Thirty-six local photographers, visual artists, writers and lyricists tell the story of Winnipeg’s punk music scene in gritty detail. Includes unpublished photos of Propagandhi, the poster art of Steve Hallick, writing from Ian Lodewyks, Andrew Neufeld’s top-ten shows, photos by Doug Humiski and all sorts of crazy stuff. Call * Response is a big hardcover, LP size (12” by 12”) book, with sixty-four pages of punk rock mayhem and glory displayed in colour and b&w, published by Alchemical Press. Experience youth and live music in Winnipeg and support Kids Help Phone.

Show your support for Kids Help Phone, the arts and live music in Winnipeg. The project’s goal is to raise money for the vital resource while increasing awareness for issues facing youth.

AND

Keep submitting your stories, pictures and memorabilia for future volumes to callresponsebook@gmail.com

TODAY’S NEWS UPDATE!

callresponsebook — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:36:02 +0000

Order your book today!

Call*Response: Present, Past and Beyond ~ Volume I

Call * Response is a book inspired by youth and Winnipeg’s live music scene as told by thirty-six local photographers, visual artists, writers, lyricists and fans. The book includes unpublished photos of Dead Kennedys, Propagandhi, SNFU, the poster art of Steve Hallick, writing from Sam Smith, Greg MacPherson’s top-ten shows, memorabilia, and much, much more. Call * Response is a big hardcover, LP size book with sixty-four pages of punk rock in colour and b&w. At least $10 from the sale of each book goes to support Kids Help Phone.

Kids Help Phone – Canada’s only phone and on-line counseling service for youth. It’s free, anonymous and confidential. Professional counselors are available 365 days a year. As a national community-based charity, Kids Help Phone relies on individual and corporate donations to fund these vital services. www.callresponsebook.com

Call * Response: Present, Past and Beyond – Volume 1 will sell at retail for $39.99 and can be ordered through the website www.callresponsebook.com. For the month o f February, Call * Response will be for sale exclusively at Into The Music (245 McDermot Avenue). On March 1st, 2011 you will be able to pick your copy at Music Trader (97 Osborne Street) and McNally Robinson (1120 Grant Avenue). We are working on a few other stores and will keep you posted as we confirm them.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, March 5th @ The Royal Albert Arms
Honest John reunion
w/
The Angry Dragons
The Animalistics
Doors @ 9pm
Tix @ Into the Music, Music Trader & ticketworkshop.com

Thursday, March 24th @ McNally Robinson
Book Launch & Kids Help Phone Fundraiser
Live performances, readings etc…
more info coming!

Saturday, April 9th @ The Pyramid Cabaret
Kids Help Phone 80′s Mash Up Fundraiser!
DJ Hunnicut and DJ Co-op
Vs.
The Steamers
Ticket info coming soon!

Show your support for Kids Help Phone, the arts and live music in Winnipeg. The project’s goal is to raise money for the vital resource while increasing awareness for issues facing youth.

AND

Keep submitting your stories, pictures and memorabilia for future volumes to callresponsebook@gmail.com