Archive for November, 2009

Feministing: Precious, my Precious: Black Female Citizenship, Complexity, and the Politics of Unrelenting Survival

November 22, 2009
By Erica Mauter
Feministing: Precious, my Precious: Black Female Citizenship, Complexity, and the Politics of Unrelenting Survival

Feministing: Precious, my Precious: Black Female Citizenship, Complexity, and the Politics of Unrelenting Survival There is a real untold story here, and the voice of that child and the voice of her mother need to be heard. They need to be heard because it is our silence on issues of sexual abuse and systemic violence...
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Holiday Cards from Artistic Noise

November 20, 2009
By The Dish

Via Ann Freeman. Hi Friends, The holidays are just around the corner. Once again, Artistic Noise’s talented young artists in the Bronx have created a beautiful line of holiday cards. Check out the six designs selected by our youth curators attached to this email. We are now accepting bulk orders and orders for mixed packs of...
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Rainbow Families Prospective Parent Group Meeting, Dec 3

November 20, 2009
By The Dish

Prospective Parents Group Date: Thursday, December 3 Time: 6:30–8:00 pm Location: Family & Children’s Service Community Room 4123 E. Lake Street Minneapolis, MN Come meet others who are considering parenthood or waiting for that first child to arrive! Learn from our facilitators—both dads and moms—about how they created their families. Informal and welcoming. For more information, email Sara Leckey at...
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Rainbow Families Family Day at Como Zoo, Dec 5

November 20, 2009
By The Dish

Join us for a Family Day at the Como Zoo! We’d like to welcome all of our families to join us at the Como Zoo on Saturday, December 5th for an informal family day! We’ll gather at 10am across from the Gift Shop in the long hallway on the way to the Conservatory­­­­. Come to...
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TH3M! TV Pilot, Nov 27

November 20, 2009
By The Dish

From Tye Green. An Xjure Production The Twin Cities, MN, and Major Metropolitan areas will welcome the newest chapter in the world of Television Entertainment, with the Premiere of TH3M!, as it makes its anticipated debut to the public on November 27th, the most anticipated Friday of the year, Black Friday…this year, not just for the...
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WUMN Gala 2010 Update

November 20, 2009
By The Dish

Get tickets now before the scheduled price increase: Ticket Prices: $35.00 now until Nov. 30 $40.00 from Nov. 2 to Jan. 1 $45.00 Jan 2 to February 1 Ticket sales end on February 1. Event Beneficiary: SafeJourney The date is February 13, at the Ramada MOA in Bloomington. This new venue offers free parking and a more affordable room rate. Please...
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District 202 Fundraiser: Mrs. Pederson’s Twin Cities’ Got Talent, Nov 22

November 20, 2009
By The Dish

Erica says: Also see The Colu.mn’s article on this event. My Scene City Presents: Mrs. Pederson’s Twin Cities’ Got Talent Date: Sunday, November 22, 2009 Time: 5:30pm – 9:00pm Location: Solera 900 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN The Twin Cities’ Got Talent is a benefit for District 202. Headlining the event is Lavender Magazine’s 2009 entertainer of the year –...
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Silence Equals Suicide 2009, Dec 5

November 20, 2009
By The Dish

Silence Equals Suicide 2009 Spoken Word/Hip-Hop Showcase/Fundraiser for World AIDS Day Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009 Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm Location: Pillsbury House Theater 3501 Chicago Ave Minneapolis, MN Reception – refreshments served at 2:30 – Show starts at 3 p.m. Cost: Donation/Pay What You Can Performances by: Orikal, Rodrigo Sanchez-Chavarria, Kevin “Kaoz” Moore, Grimey Boy Entertainment, Voices Merging, , MN...
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Buddhism book group at Amazon Co-op (True Colors) Bookstore

November 20, 2009
By The Dish

Via Bharati Acharya. Announcement: Buddhism book group at Amazon Co-op (True Colors) Bookstore When: Third Saturday of each month, 11am-12:30pm. First two meetings will be on Nov. 21st and Dec. 19th. Where: Amazon Co-op (True Colors) Bookstore. 4755 Chicago Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN 55407. TEL: 612-821-9630 Description of the book group: The Buddhism book group will read and discuss...
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More Than Skin Deep: Uprooting White Privilege and White Supremacy one cell at a time, Dec 5

November 20, 2009
By The Dish

From Susan Raffo and Heather Hackman. We are opening up the December 5th workshop which builds on/is another offering of the workshop from the beginning of October. The December workshop is almost full – it filled with members of the October waiting list. We will be offering the workshop again in February. Please feel free...
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