RESIST AND EXIST 1996 June 26-30 1996 Eugene, Oregon WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT: Resist and Exist is intended to be a large, eclectic gathering of punks and activists from all different "scenes" and walks of life. The focus of this gathering is on unifying the punk and anarchist community for positive change through music, cooperation, and activism. THIS IS NOT A DRUNKEN CHAOS FEST!!!!! As with any other anarchist/anti-authoritarian functions, the law is going to be breathing down our necks and going out of their way to find the smallest justification for shutting us down. Please be respectful and keep your alcohol, drugs, and violence away from our activities. BANDS CONFIRMED AS OF 5/1/1996:(my "official" list was lost in the flood, so this list is not complete, but rather what I can pull off the top of my head. If you are playing and are not on the list, pounce on me so I can add you....sorry...) Naked Angels(nc), The Rickets(or and wa), Deface(ca), Republic of Freedom Fighters(bc), Riff Raff(ca), Pummeljerk(id), anti-man(tx), Portrait of Poverty(wa), Hilt(tx), Absence(mi), Apeface(ca), Terminal Disgust(tx), Orange 42(wa), Flux of Disorder(co), Brother Inferior(ok), Submission Hold(Vancouver BC), Defiance(or), Dystopia(ca), Whorehouse of Reps(wa), Resist and Exist(ca), Divisia(ca), Bristle(wa), Decay(mi), working stiffs(ca), Lowdowns(ca), Filthy drunks(ca), Rash of Beatings(ar), Free verse(ks), Carsgetcrushed(ca), 4Q(or), The Fanatics(co), PayNeuter(az), Christdriver(wa), ungrateful(ky), Pawn(oh), The Skandals(or), No Class(wa), The Impossibles(az), Mickey and the Bigmouths(ca), The Coathangerkids(ca), Fury 66(ca), SKAVEN(ca), Armistice(ca), Subject Mad(az), Not My SON(tx&wa), LeadfootBroadcast(ca), Reform Control(co), Shitbastard(az), Laughing Stock(ca), The Obliterated(or), Heckle(?), Black Label(ca), The Readymen(or), Bob of Tribes(ok), Subincision(ca), Static(ca), The Whatnots(ca), Subincision(ca) and Atomkinder(?) there are probably 15 more I spaced, but you get the basic jist of it. We also have workshops planned on subjects like Central american Solidarity, Prison support, scams, EARTH FIRST!, The Chiapas Rebellion, pressing records, silkscreening, stenciling, Food Not Bombs, pirate radio, active resistance, veganism, copwatch, bike repair, internet literacy, first aid, cultural defense, squatting, cheap travel, radical resistance, homebrewing, and whatever else anyone wants to bring up at the time... There will also be men's and women's groups, as well as daily anarchist discussion groups. Of course there will also be mass "shopping sprees", punk soccer games, picnics, swimming, parties, and other fun things to do. The gathering itself is totally free, although many of the shows will have door prices to cover expenses(never more than $5, usually $2) and it is entirely all ages. We are suggesting that interested folks apply for food stamps here. Besides needing only two pieces of id, you can get them in three days. They are legal tender most everywhere in the city and come highly reccomended by the locals. Because of the size of Resist and Exist in relation to the city, housing for everyone will be next to impossible to provide for everyone. However, cheap motels and good places to camp abound, and, in addition, there should be a tent city/@-zone established by the time R and E actually rolls around. also, one of the wings of Eugene FNB has a big farm out in the woods 30 miles south of town and they are more than willing to let people stay out there. WHAT TO BRING: Sleeping bag, other camping stuff you may want, records, zines, patches, a bowl and spoon, t-shirts to screen on, your friends, stencils, spray paint, a good attitude, screens, a big smile, books,and whatever else you think you might possibly need. We are also in desperate need of additional foodstuffs(rice, beans, produce, grains, etc) to feed everyone, so any donations would be much appreciated. HOW TO GET HERE:Eugene is right on I-5, smack dab an hour from the Pacific and an hour from the mountains, easily accessible by car, bus, train, or plane. Take exit 194-B off the 5. Then exit at Exit two, following the signs to "downtown/U of O". Then exit at the 99W exit(which will say "downtown/hult center". This will be 6th Ave. Take 6th about 13 blocks down to Blair Blvd and take a right(there's a 7-11 on the corner of 6th and Blair). Three blocks down Blair on your left is Icky's Teahouse, the central venue for the gathering. If you get lost, call 345-3019 for directions OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW: Oregon is one of the biggest environmental hotspots in the country, and consequently, we have a very well developed Earth First! that would be more than happy to have more people involved in their direct actions against big corporations' attempts to rape the last stands of old growth we have in this nation. If hanging out in the woods and smashing the state and corporate rule sounds fun, there are daily shuttles up to the action. Please be respectful to the locals. Most of the people in the neighborhood where this is gonna be held are poor, working class, and generally super nice. If you want to get drunk and smash shit, do it somewhere else(any local can point you in the right direction). Please keep booze well away from our shows, 'cause one beer inside or in the parking lot can get our venues shut down permanently. We will not tolerate irresponsibility that threatens the viability of this gathering. Please be nice and respectful to the people around you, 'cause we're all here for the same reasons. If you wanna be a macho drunk fuck, Lollapalloza is only a few hours away. We always need help cooking, serving, and cleaning for Food Not Bombs. Just ask us at the servings what you can do... Hope to see you all in June!!! For more info call the Antipathy Collective/Eugene Food not Bombs @(541) 302-1838 or write: POB 11703 Eugene, or 97440 tac@efn.org Orange County/LA Peace Fest. July 3-7 in LA Lots of bands and workshops and stuff. Should be fun. Call Frank @AGC (213) 721-7395 RAinbow gathering in the Ozarks somewhere in Arkansas July 1-7. I haven't a clue who to call 'bout this one, but tons of punks go to these... Food Not Bombs int'l gathering in Atlanta July 19-Aug 4. lots of fun stuff all centered around the olympics. e-mail for more info Active Resistance Counter Convention Aug 21-31 call 312 278-0775