Portland International Women's Day: March 7, 8
March 4, 2009 — Julian Chadwick
This weekend marks the yearly event known as Portland International Women's Day. On Saturday, there will be a kickoff party at Backspace and a full day of events on Sunday. You can view all the information on their site here (piwd.org).
It is especially important that you readers of the Pipeline attend the Backspace kickoff event/party. You see, the lovely women in the picture below are holding a Miller High Life hat given to me by Coco (in pink) of SNAP! and Portland Radio Authority. After two years, they are now holding it ransom (actual ransom letter here). This picture was taken the night of the theft at PRA's PLAN B fundraiser.
The ransom letter from the President of Portland International Women's Day follows.
I am holding your Miller Light hat hostage. If you ever want to see your precious hat again you will be at the Backspace at 8 pm on Saturday, March 7th for the Portland International Women's Day Kick-Off Party. Entertainment by Ivy Ross, Felina's Arrow, and Nicole Sangsuree in addition to the antagonism of your motley crew should be sufficient to secure the release of the hat.Sincerely, Cassie ClementsPresident
Portland International Women's Day Board of Directors
Event details after the jump…
Kick-Off Concert March 7th
@ Backspace (115 NW 5th)
Doors at 7, show starts at 8pm
$7 at the door
Concert Line-Up:
http://www.myspace.com/ivyrossmusic
Sounds Like: trapdoors on sprung floors
Felina's Arrow
http://www.myspace.com/felinasarrow
Sounds Like: experimental, operatic expression of dulce de leche
Sangsuree
http://www.myspace.com/nicolesangsuree
Sounds Like: sexy, powerful, humorous urban folk
On Sunday, March 8, from 10am to 4pm, The Portland State University Smith Center (1825 SW Broadway) transforms into a colorful medium of woman-centered events and activities. The event is free. Donations are welcomed. Complimentary childcare is available.
Entertainers performing throughout the day include The Portland Estonian Folkdancers, Blaque Butterfly, Beth Willis, Gypsy Caravan, Tablarosa, and Kate Elliott. Several interactive, open forum workshops will feature women-focused nutrition, discussions on urban cycling, demonstrations on mastering the power tool, creative ways to recycle, and supporting survivors of trauma.
Women-owned businesses are invited to participate as our vendors, providing positive visibility and a collective spirit that encourages economic independence. Since 1974, PIWD has fostered a uniquely inclusive and supportive environment where individuals can create crucial connections and sustainable relationships with female community leaders, educators, health care providers and artists.
March 5, 2009 at 17:18
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March 6, 2009 at 04:23
I hope the Backspace kickoff party rocks!!
In the UK Amnesty is focusing on violence against women for International Women’s Day. We’re asking people to change their Facebook status, Myspace headline and tweet to raise awareness of the fact that each year, around 1 in 10 women in Britain experience rape or other violence. Check out http://www.oneten.org.uk