Women's Herstory 2008
“Women’s Art: Women’s Vision”
Monday, 1/28: Celebration Kickoff, Photo Gallery Opens, Winners Announced
(College Center, AC1051, Noon – 1 p.m.)
Come join us for the opening event of our celebration. The photo contest winners
will be announced and the gallery in the College Center will be open for all
to explore. (The gallery will remain open through February 28th.) A herstory
of the MHCC celebration will also be presented. Light refreshments will be served.
Click here for information about the photo
contest.
Tuesday, 1/29: Lolita vs. Hustler: Is Pornography Art?
(Town & Gown, AC2057, Noon – 1 p.m.)
Pornography is defined as, “films, magazines, writings, photographs or
other materials that are sexually explicit and intended to cause sexual arousal”
(Encarta). Art is defined as, “the product of creative human activity
in which materials are shaped or selected to convey an idea, emotion, or visually
interesting form” (Encarta). Are these definitions integrally related?
Come find out! This is a debate format. Debate will last for 20 minutes, with
questions and comments afterwards. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, 1/31: Romancing the West: by Molly Gloss
(Town & Gown, AC2057, Noon – 1 p.m.)
Molly Gloss shares about the writing of her new novel THE HEART OF HORSES, her
thoughts about the heroic myth of the American cowboy, and her hands-on experience
“starting” a young mustang colt. Light refreshments will be served.
Monday, 2/4: A Celebration of Quilting
(Town & Gown, AC2057, Noon – 1 p.m.)
Local quilt artist Lee Fowler offers a quick, light-hearted romp through the
history of quilting, ranging from traditional designs to modern art quilts.
In the process, she will show a wide variety of quilt styles, providing insight
into the many possibilities that lie within this vibrant art form. Co-sponsored
by the MHCC Chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges.
Light refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, 2/6: What if Women Were in Charge of the World?
(Town & Gown, AC2057, Noon – 1 p.m.)
If women ran most of the countries in the world, would the globe interact differently?
How might issues of conflict, economic development and environmental concerns
appear? Would there be any differences? Why or why not? This is a panel discussion.
Each panelist will have 7 minutes to explain their position (28 minutes) and
then the session will be open for comments and questions. Light refreshments
will be served.
Tuesday, 2/12: If You Could Be Any Woman in History . . . ?
(Town & Gown, AC2057, Noon – 1 p.m.)
If you could be any woman in history, what woman would you be and why? This
popular event features a panel of MEN (we’re not telling their names –
it’s a surprise) from MHCC who will share their reflections on what woman
they would be in history and why. A free light lunch will be served.
Wednesday, 2/13: Women in Art, Women Making Art
(Town & Gown, AC2057, Noon – 1 p.m.)
Do female artists and male artists depict women differently in their works?
Come join us as Georganne Watters, Instructor of Visual Arts, shares a compelling
visual story of these graphic disparities. This chat includes perceptions and
iconographic images from prehistoric times to the present. Light refreshments
will be served.
Wednesday, 2/20: Women in the Blues: Mary Flower
(College Center, AC1051, Noon – 1 p.m.)
As the only woman in history to twice place in the top three at the legendary
National Fingerpicking Guitar Championships, Mary Flower is in great demand.
Working in both the intricately syncopated Piedmont fingerpicking style and
her own deeply bluesy lap-slide guitar, Mary Flower has earned raves from critics
and audiences alike for her springwater-clear vocals and guitar mastery. Mary
will also give us a herstory of women in the blues. KMHD is recording this event
and it will be rebroadcast on Saturday, February 23rd at 2 pm. Co-sponsored
by KMHD (89.1 FM). Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, 2/26: Show and Tell: My Favorite Woman Artist
(Town & Gown, AC2057, Noon – 1 p.m.)
Join a circle of storytelling and discussion about spectacular women artists
(painters, poets, writers, etc.). Feel free to bring a sample of your favorite
woman artist’s work to share with the group. Light refreshments will be
served.
Thursday, 2/28: Dance Around The World
(Town & Gown, AC2057, Noon – 1 p.m.)
Dance is an important art form in the lives of many women. The styles and traditions
vary but the form remains a universal human expression evident in every corner
of the world. Please join us for a variety of performances by students and staff.
Audience members will have the opportunity to watch, learn and practice dances
from around the globe – you won’t even need a passport! Light refreshments
will be served.
Monday, 3/3: The Audition: Kelly Lazenby
(Town & Gown, AC2057, Noon – 1 p.m.)
Come see local actress/director Kelly Lazenby perform this one act play by K.
Robbins. It is about a woman who shows up to an audition in a small theater
in New York only to discover that no one is there and that she is locked in
with a ghost. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, 3/6: You Don’t Have To Starve To Be An Artist
(Town & Gown, AC2057, Noon – 1 p.m.)
Kathy Delumpa Allegri, a fine art painter and muralist based in Gresham, Oregon,
shares her perspective on her journey as an artist, her current passion and
her pursuit of a creative life. Light refreshments will be served.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
The 2008 Women’s Herstory celebration is dedicated
to Shirley Wilson who was the Women’s History Chairwoman from 1992
– 2004. Shirley has a great insight into all forms of art befitting
this year’s theme. It was through Shirley’s desire, dedication,
and vision that Women’s Herstory developed into such a successful
program today. We would like to thank her for her hard work and commitment
to this program through the years. |
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