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SUMMARY:Queer Traces exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Queer Traces: Tracing queer history through books at Lavender Menace by Alex Lednicky \n\n\n\nWhen: August & September 2024 on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, alternate Sundays – see below for opening times \n\n\n\nNote: The exhibition has been extended to Sunday 29 September due to popular demand! \n\n\n\nCurator and volunteer archivist Alex Lednicky has been tracing queer history through the books and ephemera at the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive.  \n\n\n\nDuring August\, Alex presents Queer Traces\, an exhibition which aims to revitalize the collection\, find new ways to engage with the texts\, and trace the individual stories of the books on the archive shelves.  \n\n\n\nQueer Traces contains three elements: \n\n\n\n\nArchiving absurdity: Curated selections of books based on absurd categories. The Lavender Menace volunteer’s twist on the traditional “staff picks” format.\n\n\n\nEphemeral connections: Collaged objects and notes found in donated books\, providing insight into the books’ own travels. \n\n\n\nSearching for Wilde Lavender: A collection tracing the history of the archive. This is the story of Lavender Menace and West & Wilde. \n\n\n\n\nOpening times\n\n\n\nThe exhibition will be open during the regular archive opening hours: \n\n\n\n\nTuesdays and Thursdays (11am-4pm)\n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Sundays (8th and 22nd September\, 2pm-4pm). \n\n\n\n\nIt is free to attend and you don’t need to book. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe exhibition is located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/queer-traces-exhibition
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SUMMARY:Queer Traces: open evening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open evening to celebrate our exhibition Queer Traces by curator and volunteer archivist Alex Lednicky!  \n\n\n\nNote: This event was originally planned for 1st August but has been moved to 8th August due to circumstances outside of our control. \n\n\n\n\nBook a free ticket\n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition traces queer history through the books and ephemera at the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive. The collection includes selected books and collaged objects which revitalise the archive\, offering new ways to engage with the texts. \n\n\n\nFind out more about Queer Traces \n\n\n\nBooking informationBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/queer-traces-opening-night
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T110000
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SUMMARY:The A Team: discussion group
DESCRIPTION:Following our first meeting of The A Team with Eris Young on 30th June\, the Lavender Menace volunteers will lead an informal discussion group for three initial meetings on Saturday 13th July\, 27th July and 17th August. \n\n\n\nJoin our small group for tea\, books\, and discussion to share ace and aro media in a welcoming space. All ace\, aro and questioning people are very welcome! \n\n\n\n\nBook your ticket\n\n\n\n\nHealth and safety information \n\n\n\nIn order to make the event safe for our immunocompromised attendees\, we ask that all attendees take a lateral flow test on the day of the workshop and wear a FFP2 or FFP3 mask unless disability prevents this. Lateral flow tests and masks can be provided upon request. The workshop space will be cleaned before the workshop begins\, hand sanitiser will be provided\, windows will be opened and there will be an air purifier on for the duration of the workshop. \n\n\n\nBooking informationBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/the-a-team-group-3
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SUMMARY:Social Sunday at the Botanics
DESCRIPTION:Queer liberation and the natural world are two themes that aren’t often thought of as related or connected. We’re going to read and respond to some works that explore these themes. You are welcome to come along and listen or to bring an extract of your own to read out.A short list of questions to spark ideas: \n\n\n\n\nIs liberation natural/unnatural?\n\n\n\nIs feminism dependent on technological advancement?\n\n\n\nHow does climate activism intersect with gender activism?\n\n\n\nWhere is nature around you? Where are you touching nature in your life?\n\n\n\n\nConcepts considered in preliminary research include but are not limited to \n\n\n\n\nForaging\n\n\n\nPlant blindness\n\n\n\nCommodity fetishism\n\n\n\nIsolationism/connectedness\n\n\n\n\nThis event is activated in collaboration with Mas Arte Mas Accion\, a Colombian artists collective. Other activations include talks on transecologies\, reading circles\, chocolate tastings\, and a conversation with the Colombian ambassador to the United Kingdom. The final outcome of multiple Around the Tree installations (including this one) will travel to the UN’s COP16 Biodiversity Conference in Colombia (Cali\, 2024) and COP30 Climate Change Conference in Brazil\, 2025. \n\n\n\nBookingNo need to book – entry is free and the event is open to the public. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThis event is held at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH3 5NZ. The Royal Botanic Garden website has directions and access information. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/social-sunday-at-the-botanics
LOCATION:The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh\, EH3 5NZ
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SUMMARY:Through A Lavender Lens
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Mon 19 Aug — Sun 25 Aug \n\n\n\nOpening hours: 10am — 5pm \n\n\n\nLocation: French Institute of Scotland West Parliament Square\, EH1 1RN \n\n\n\nThis exhibition is presented by Edinburgh Art Festival as part of their Civic Programme.  \n\n\n\nThrough A Lavender Lens: Celebrating the Legacy of Scotland’s First LGBTQ+ Book Shop \n\n\n\nForty-two years have passed since Sigrid Nielsen and Bob Orr opened Scotland’s first lesbian and gay book shop\, Lavender Menace. This book shop was more than a shop; it was a sanctuary where queer individuals could find literature that reflected their lives and struggles\, yet like many independent LGBTQ+ book shops\, Lavender Menace by then known as West & Wilde closed in 1997. 20 years later\, it reopened as The Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive\, preserving the rich history of queer literature and activism in Scotland. \n\n\n\nThe rebirth of Lavender Menace highlights the ongoing need to protect the legacy of queer history and celebrate it. While Sigrid and Bob are still involved with Lavender Menace\, the archive’s heart and soul continues through its many staff and volunteers – and those to come. Join us in celebrating the legacy of Lavender Menace and the individuals who have made its revival possible. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a preview of the exhibition (and free drinks) with Lavender Menace at the French Institute on 19 August\, 6pm—9pm. Register for your free ticket on the EAF website. \n\n\n\nEdinburgh Zine Library will also host a pop-up on 21 August\, where guests can read their curated pick of zines on all things queer and literary. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been curated by Ellis Clay as part of EAF24’s Civic Programme. Lavender Menace photographed by Jules Lacave-Fontourcy and Zoe Robertson\, with a film by Mitchell Morton. With many thanks to Lavender Menace staff and volunteers for their support and involvement within this project. \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThe exhibition space has level access with four available seats to view the publication\, photography\, and film. If you have any questions about access or specific access requests\, please contact EAF.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/through-a-lavender-lens
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1RN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T170000
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SUMMARY:Archive After Hours: Lavender Menace 42nd birthday party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Archive After Hours for the 42nd anniversary of the original Lavender Menace bookshop\, which first opened its doors in August 1982.  \n\n\n\n42 years on\, the archive will be open late for a wee party to celebrate. Expect cake\, snacks\, fizz\, and a good blether!  \n\n\n\nThis is a drop in event\, so you don’t need to register. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car\, along with access information\, on our location & accessibility page. \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk.
URL:https://lavendermenace.org.uk/event/42nd-anniversary
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