# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Art, Activism, and Arson at the Bugle American
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: A fierce, vibrant portrait of a newspaper that refused to go up in smoke.About this EventJoin us at Subtext Bookstore on Saturday, November 14th at 7 PM to hear from Aurore Sibley, author of Some Things Don't Burn.In Some Things Don’t Burn: Art, Activism, and Arson at the Bugle American, author Aurore Sibley tells the full story of this influential underground paper: its founding ideals, its creative energy, its brushes with fame, and its lasting impact. With access to rare materials and family insights—her parents met at the Bugle American, and her father served as one of its editors—Sibley layers investigative research with personal narrative, exploring how revisiting the past helped her reconcile with her father’s complicated life and death.A fierce, vibrant portrait of a newspaper that refused to go up in smoke.From 1970 to 1978, the Bugle American wasn’t just an alternative newspaper—it was the sparkplug that propelled Milwaukee’s emergence as an influential cultural hub. With its incisive political coverage, razor-sharp cartoons, and in-depth reporting on the city’s explosive music scene, the Bugle American became a lifeline for artists, activists, and readers from Milwaukee to Madison hungry for independent journalism.Then, on a cold night in February 1975, everything nearly ended. A firebomb ripped through the Bugle American offices, threatening the lives of staff and burning the building to the ground. The crime was never solved. But the paper didn’t die. Supported by a stunned but determined community—and high-profile allies including Leonard Cohen and George Reedy—the Bugle American rose from the ashes to publish the very next week.A gripping story of art, activism, community, and resilience, Some Things Don’t Burn reminds us that while buildings can be destroyed, the ideals that ignite a movement are much harder to extinguish.Aurore Sibley is a writer, educator, and musician based in Capitola, California. A Wisconsin native, she is the daughter of former Bugle American arts and entertainment editor Gary Peterson and contributing writer Joyce Rodgers. Her poetry and prose have appeared in numerous publications, including Midwestern Gothic, and she is the author of two poetry collections.Parking: Street parking is $1.25/hour after 6 PM. Union Depot Parking Lot A and B have the best rates, at $4-8/hour. You can learn more here: https://www.uniondepot.org/parking/daily/ . The closest ramp, Victory Parkings Lawson Ramp is $8/hour. You can learn more here: https://www.victoryparking.com/lawson-ramp
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-paul/art-activism-and-arson-at-the-bugle-american/100002003012098105
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: Subtext Books
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Paul
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Subtext Books
- **lat**: 44.9454544
- **long**: -93.0946702
- **full address**: Subtext Books, 6 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Art, Activism, and Arson at the Bugle American being held?
  - **A:** Art, Activism, and Arson at the Bugle American takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Subtext Books, 6 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Art, Activism, and Arson at the Bugle American?
  - **A:** Art, Activism, and Arson at the Bugle American is organized by SubText Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Art, Activism, and Arson at the Bugle American is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Art, Activism, and Arson at the Bugle American sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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