Firestorm Cafe & Books :: A worker-owned community event space in Asheville, NC

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Come Hell or High Water

Release: March 1, 2010
Authors Vannucci and Singer help individuals navigate the world of horizontal, directly democratic groups. From their experiences working with egalitarian and anarchist organizations, they offer a street-level view of how social relationships and power work.
How the Economy Was Lost

Release: March 1, 2010
The US economy has disintegrated, and with it the blueprints of neoliberal economists, whose theories have now gone the way of medieval alchemy. Written by former Assistant Secretary of Treasury Paul Roberts, this is the crisis guide you've been waiting for.
Anarchy Works

Release: February 24, 2010
Gelderloos takes examples from around the world showing that people have, in different ways and at different times, demonstrated mutual aid, autonomy and self-organization - the principles of anarchism - regardless of whether they called themselves anarchists.
Unwritten Vol. 1

Release: January 12, 2010
A taut thriller that slyly plays off the real-world mania for imaginary ones, Carey's new series undercuts the mythology of such all-pervasive media-hyped creations while at hinting at a brilliantly imagined one of its own. Carey neatly subverts the celebrity-worship manias of fantasy fandom.
Value of Nothing

Release: January 5, 2010
Patel shows how our faith in prices as a way of valuing the world is misplaced. He reveals the hidden ecological and social costs and asks how we came to have markets in the first place. Our current financial crisis, Patel argues, are a result of our democratically bankrupt political system.
Life Under the Jolly Roger

Release: January 1, 2010
Dissecting the conflicting views of the golden age of pirates, this fascinating chronicle explores the political and cultural significance of these nomadic outlaws, ultimately portraying them as activists with their own society and moral code fighting against an empire.
Lives Less Valuable

Release: January 1, 2010
Putting corporate disregard for ecology on trial, this novel follows Vexcorp, a wealthy corporation that, at a safe distance, counts both the lives of others and the health of the environment as expenses on a balance sheet... but that distance is about to collapse.
Food Rules

Release: December 29, 2009
Michael Pollan offers this indispensible guide for anyone concerned about health and food. Whether at the supermarket or an all-you-can-eat-buffet, this handy, pocket-size resource is the perfect guide for anyone who would like to become more mindful of the food we eat.
Daemon

Release: December 29, 2009
This highly acclaimed high-tech thriller for the wireless age explores the unthinkable consequences of a computer program running without human control (a daemon) designed to dismantle society and bring about a new world order.
Italian Anarchism, 18641892

Release: December 1, 2009
The most comprehensive and balanced study to date of the Italian anarchist movement, Nunzio's original research provides a critical examination of early libertarianism, from the First International to government suppression and anarchist insurrection.

Tuesday, March 9th | 6:30pm

Asheville Local Exchange Trading System

Interested in joining Asheville LETS? This is your big chance! This orientation will prepare you to participate in the network.
Tuesday, March 9th | 8:00pm

Paulie Think [performance]

Lyrically innovative political and comedic boom bap with bangin beats.
Wednesday, March 10th | 6:00pm

Firestorm-Blitzkrieg Game Night

A board game night co-sponsored by Firestorm Cafe & Books and Blitzkrieg Games. Bring your favorite game or come to play someone else's!
Wednesday, March 10th | 6:30pm

Asheville Copwatch

Join fellow Asheville residents every Wednesday to promote civilian police oversight and review.
Thursday, March 11th | 2:00pm

Asheville Homeless Network [meeting]

Asheville's only stand-alone membership organization dedicated to helping homeless people help themselves.
Thursday, March 11th | 7:00pm

Earth Days [film]

Earth Day 1970 brought the environmental movement to the fore. This 90-minute documentary explores what led up to it, what happened that day and what happened after.
Friday, March 12th | 5:00pm

Z Day [film]

Join fellow free thinkers for an evening of critical discussion and a screening of Zeitgeist: Addendum, a documentary that advocates the adoption of a resource based economy as outlined by Jacque Fresco and The Venus Project.
Saturday, March 13th | 8:00pm

Jeff Zentner w/ Arborea [performance]

Local artist Jeff Zentner and Maine folk duo, Arborea, both play 'dark folk' and have a psychedelic feel that is truly mesmerizing. Come by to relax and give them a listen! (Check out their website!)
Monday, March 15th | 10:00am

Tyrannicide Day

Come celebrate Tyrannicide Day with us! To commemorate the assassination of two tyrants (Julius Caesar and Tsar Nicholas II), we'll offer 20% off all books and holiday specials (molotov macchiato, anyone?)
Monday, March 15th | 8:00pm

Zapatista Autonomy: Another World is Possible [film]

The third Monday of the month is Latin film night! A new and creative movement of resistance is occurring in 40 municipalities in Chiapas. Tthis film gives a picture of the current state of Zapatista resistance and their efforts to build another world.
Tuesday, March 16th | 7:30pm

Firestorm Open Mic [performance]

Robert Hess showcases Asheville's best musical and spoken word artists! Come to perform, or just kick back and enjoy the rich local talent. Sign up starts at 7:00pm.
Thursday, March 18th | 7:00pm

Dedrick Live! [performance]

Our good friend Henry comes by to play an evening of soul, R&B, Jazz and blues.
Friday, March 19th | 6:00pm

32 Reasons [performance]

Local punk rock trio, 32 Reasons, is made up of Sam Kaufman, Jesse Hickman, and Jack MacDonald and have a new demo that they're promoting. Come check them out and support local music! (Check out their website!)
Saturday, March 20th | 3:00pm

Lush Life Trunk Show

Lush Life Originals, a designer of one-of-a-kind and few-of-a-kind garments, shows off reasonably priced clothing for the whole family. (Check out their website!)
Saturday, March 20th | 8:00pm

Josh Carland [performance]

Josh Carland has been working for eight years singing/songwriting, producing and recording. His influences include U2, Pink Floyd, Live, Fuel, and Stone Temple Pilots. (Check out his website!)
Sunday, March 21st | 7:00pm

Stateless Society Discussion Group

This group meets monthly to explore the anarchist vision of a stateless society and the application of libertarian principles under existing state-capitalist conditions.
Monday, March 22nd | 8:00pm

Children of Men [film]

The fourth Monday of the month is post-apocalyptic movie night! In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.
Thursday, March 25th | 7:00pm

The Humane Myth [film]

Join us for a night of discussion and revelation as we watch the film, "The Humane Myth," in order to learn more about what is really meant by foods that are deemed 'sustainable,' 'humane,' &c. (Check out their website!)
Friday, March 26th | 7:00pm

Vicki Law [author event]

Although the dramatic increase of women in prison has led to a growing interest in female incarceration, the voices and actions of the women inside often remain unheard. Join Victoria Law, author of Resistance Behind Bars: The Struggles Of Incarcerated Women, for a night of discussion and empowerment.
Monday, March 29th | 8:00pm

Brain Dead [film]

The fifth Monday of the month is Zombie movie night! We're showing Peter Jackson's slapstick comedy zombie flick, Brain Dead! When an infected rat infects a small town, zombie hilarity and plenty of zombie gore ensue.
Tuesday, March 30th | 7:00pm

Mindi Meltz and Joy Hodges [author event]

Local poet Joy Hodges and novelist Mindi Meltz's (author of Beauty) team up to honor the wholeness and transformation found in loneliness and longing.