B.U.S.H. Magazine

Empowering Women of Color Conference March 8th:

Here's the link, and some info about this year's conference theme:
http://ewocc.berkeley.edu/

Our vision of creativity and art means movement toward: an understanding
of art that redefines the connection for women of color among mind,
body, and spirit; artistic expressions as cultural resistance to
oppression; a unity among women of color that allows for identity
difference; exposing and exploring the ways in which institutions shape
our access to art; listening to and advocating for the artistic needs of
queer, intersex and transgender people; research and scholarship on
artistic issues that are particularly significant for women of color;
individual and community models of using artistic forms to heal from
systemic violence and trauma; understanding the intersections among
issues of art, poverty, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia,
militarism and imperialism; advocating for balance within personal and
professional artistic boundaries; exploring the ways in which
artistically minded amateur artists can transition into the professional
world of art; and embracing women of color's familial roles and
supporting the mother, wife, girlfriend, partner, daughter, niece,
grandmother, and friend that is found in all of us.
-- 
  
  chela_delgado@hailmail.net

Sexily Subversive

CALLING FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS
from Queer Women of Color Filmmakers for

"SEXILY SUBVERSIVE"
4th annual Queer Women of Color Film Festival

Does the lack of images of queer women of color
leave you feeling tired and depressed?  The Queer
Women of Color Media Arts Project (QWOCMAP)
has a sexily subversive cure that really works!

"Sexily Subversive" will screen as part of the
4th annual Queer Women of Color Film Festival,
presented by QWOCMAP to be held at the Brava
Theater, San Francisco, June 13-15, 2008.

We invite you to submit your short films/videos.
From roller-skating divas who rob banks to fund
the revolution to a Butch/Femme romance
that heats up by the taco trucks in a working class town
to a dog following a trail of deception and desire
in a Catholic family, we seek films that show queer
women of color in all of our sexy glory and at our
most glamorously subversive.

Our free 3-day Queer Women of Color Film Festival
is a place where queer women of color can be true
to the cultural expressions of our passions and
values.  When we share our films with other queer
women of color, we give our communities multi-
layered, honest and gorgeous images of our lives.
It’s a powerful antidote to the Straight White Male
Media Arts Project, aka Hollywood.

  SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1.  Films must be made by a queer woman of color filmmaker.
2.  Year of completion must be no later than 2005.
3.  Film must be under 15 minutes.
4.  Complete the Festival Entry Form below.
5.  Submit a VHS (NTSC) or DVD (Region 1) preview
copy of your film/video.  These items will be archived
> and will not be returned.
6.  Include a CD of Stills (300 dpi, high resolution)
7.  Final exhibition format must be on Mini-DV tape.

DEADLINE:  Monday, January 21, 2008  (postmarked)

Mail items to:
2008 Queer Women of Color Film Festival
c/o QWOCMAP
59 Cook Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
U.S.A.

FESTIVAL ENTRY FORM

Please attach this form with the preview copy of your
film, along with a CD of Stills, Press Kit and any other
promotional materials.

Name:

Race/Ethnicity/Nationality:

Gender Identification:

Sexual Orientation:

Full Mailing Address:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

1. Title of Film and Total Running Time

2. Synopsis of Film (one sentence)

3. Filmmaker Biography (one sentence)

4. How do you envision your film fitting within the
context of the theme "Sexily Subversive"? 
Contact:  Christine Liang at info@qwocmap.org
Madeleine Lim
Executive Director
QWOCMAP

415.752.0868
www.qwocmap.org
SAVE THE DATES - June 13, 14 & 15
2008 Queer Women of Color Film Festival
at the Brava Theater!

Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project
promotes the creation, exhibition and
distribution of films and videos that
increase the visibility of queer women
of color, reflect our life stories, and
address the vital social justice issues
that concern our community.
          

Queer Women of Color Conference

In Berkeley

"At the Crossroads of Age, Race, and Sexuality: From Our History to
the Present Into Our Potential" 2nd Annual UC Berkeley Queer People of
Color Summit
Saturday, May 5, 2007

Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Student Union, which is located on campus at the intersection of
Bancroft Avenue and Telegraph Avenue. The summit will begin at 10:00
a.m. Lunch and a continental breakfast will be provided. We will end
at approximately 5:30 p.m.

9:00 AM - Registration and Continental Breakfast
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. STUDENT UNION BUILDING
10:00 AM - Opening Session
HELLER LOUNGE
10:30 AM - Breakout Session I
11:00 AM - General Session
12:00 PM - Lunch and Entertainment
1:30 PM - Breakout Session II
2:45 PM - Workshop Sessions
4:00 PM - Closing Session and Entertainment

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
"Queer People of Color in the U.S.- Our Emergence from the MArgins of
the Race, Gender, and Sexuality 'Fault Lines' of the Social Movements
of the 1960's and 1970's" presented by Trinity A. Ordona, Ph.D
"At the Intersections of Race, Age, and Power in the New Millennium:
The Anti-Proposition 21 Youth Movement in the San Francisco, Bay Area"
presented by Xamuel, UC Berkeley

WORKSHOPS
"Listen, Learn, and Contribute: Social Identity in K-12 Education"
presented by Jillian Ross, Ally Action.
"Housing and Harm Reduction for Homeless Queer Youth Populations"
presented by Toby Eastman, Larkin Street Youth Services
"Hate Speech and Your Health" presented by Jaedon and Tonilyn Sideco,
Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center
"Issues of Identity and Instability" presented by John Suk J.
Hwang-Judge, UC Berkeley
"QWOC Issues: Open Forum" presented by Angelica Gutierrez-Cruz and
Karol Sanchez, UC Berkeley
"Health Issues for Sexual Minorities" presented by Anthony Perez, UC Berkeley

For driving directions, please consult:
http://www.berkeley.edu/visitors/traveling.html. A campus map is
located here: http://www.berkeley.edu/map/. And the Facebook event is
located here: http://berkeley.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2255540613&ref=nf.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to
contact us at ucbqpoc@gmail.com with your name, phone number, and
specific question, and someone will be in touch with you as soon as
possible.

If you would like to pre-register, please send us your 1. NAME, 2.
PHONE NUMBER, 3. E-MAIL ADDRESS, 4. AFFILIATION (SCHOOL, ORGANIZATION,
ETC.), and 5. NUMBER OF ATTENDEES to ucbqpoc@gmail.com. We will accept
walk-in registration the day of.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

-UC Berkeley QPOC Planning Committee
ucbqpoc@gmail.com

Women's Weekend

Russian River Women's Weekend
May 17-20, 2007
For Over 2000 of your closest Friends!
in Guerneville, CA
Women's Weekend is now a YEARLY Event!!

75 minutes north of the San Francisco
Fabulous Parties for Women all weekend long!

Meet & Greet Cocktail party,
Wine Tasting, Motorcycle Run, Comedy Show with Julia Jackson,
ALWAYS a Great Time! Mixed Inclusive Crowd
Outrageous, Sexy Drag Show and Contest.....

Mix and Mingle with All styles of Women......plenty of comfy nooks to frolic in...
Hot & Wild Pool Partys,,,,
featuring the Wet T fundraiser for Breast Cancer Treatment
with our MC Aundre the Wonderwoman!!
Seriously Sexy Pool Party for Women!!
Get your Sunscreen on,,,,,or let one of our Tanning Butlers help you!!

the Pink Party,,,
Women's Weekend Signature Party
featuring the THONG Contest for $100cash & prizes!
with2 Rooms for Cruisin....
Cozy, glamorous Martini Lounge with Hottie Bartenders serving up drinks to your liking...
And the Dance Palace with Sexy Women ALL around you!
Come for the Show and Stay for the lusty Women!!!!!!

Gather it all in with the Sunday Closing party at the RRR
with Complimentary Appetizers and a cozy, relaxing atmosphere..

Laugh, Dance, Dine, Celebrate
RRWomensWeekend(dot)com

the RRR is Booked
The Woods is Booked
Book your Room at Sonoma West.....$1 million in upgrades completed this year!
Tell them Lupe sent you!
You WILL be IMPRESSED!-----------1/2 block from ALL major Parties!

This will be an early birthday present to myself and you can help to make it the best one ever if you would come along with me. I'm organizing a caravan to go up there, those interested should email me at bushmag1@juno.com

             

Grrl Sex

The 4th Annual Queer Grrl Health Retreat
Presents: Let’s Talk About Sex!

A 2-Day Retreat for Lesbian, Bi, Trans,
Queer & Questioning Grrls!

Come Hungry
(Breakfast, lunch & snacks provided)

Phat Giveaways & Gift Certificates!
(Off the Hook Free Stuff!)

Good folks & good vibes!
(A safe place to talk, ask and learn!)

Prizes & Goodies!
(oh, my...!)

Learn about...

your body (anatomy and
physiology)

women’s health issues

image and identity

safer sex

sexual communication

relationships

violence against women

community and empowerment

SEX

and more!

2 weekends to choose from:
Saturday & Sunday
May 5th & 6th OR May 12th & 13th

Boo-Yow: The retreat is free to all
woman-identified folks 24 & under –

Interested? Please RSVP ASAP:

Mercedes Gibson 415.7036150 x21
mercedes@lyric.org

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Queer Grrl Health Retreat?

The Queer Grrl Health Retreat is a
chance for queer young women to come
together to talk and learn about sex,
our bodies, violence and pleasure. It’s
two-days of socializing, meeting new
folks, fun, sharing, talking, education,
gifts – we can make the space whatever
we want it to be!

Who puts on the Queer Grrl Health Retreat?

LYRIC – a community center for lesbian,
gay, bisexual, trans, queer &
questioning youth 24 and under. For more
info on LYRIC, please visit us at
www.lyric.org.

Which weekend should I attend?

Both weekends cover the same material so
please choose the weekend that best fits
with your schedule. We would like for
folks to stay both days, if possible.

WOC Conference in Berkeley

22nd ANNUAL EMPOWERING WOMEN OF COLOR CONFERENCE
"OuR BoDiEs, OuR SoUls: SiStAhOod, HeAlTh & HeALinG"
Saturday March 3, 2007 9:00-5:00PM
Martin Luther King Building, University of California, Berkeley
Our Website: ewocc.berkeley.edu

FEATURING:
*Keynote Speaker*MILILANI TRASK: a renowned leader of the Hawaiian
sovereignty movement and an internationally acclaimed political speaker
and attorney.

*Women's Health Care Panel: Cutting Edge Look at an Age Old Issue with noted Bay Area Women Organizers like Sujatha Jesudason and Patty Berne (both of the Center for Genetics and Society).

*Aya de Leon: Acclaimed poet, performer and Director of June Jordan's
Poetry for the People at U.C Berkeley.

*Roopa Singh: Noted Poet and Organizer, Leading Workshop Participants in our Conference Closing Performance.

*DJ Backside, Formerly of KMEL

*Women of Color Film Festival

*Workshops on Women's Health and communities

*Indigenous and cultural performers

*Vendor Fair featuring unique products and gifts

*Food, opportunities for networking and sistahood

For INFO contact:
Ph:(510)642-2676;E-mail<woci@ga.berkeley.edu >

Conference Website< ewocc.berkeley.edu>*Registration and scholarships
available on-line.

Everyone is welcome at this event!

--
Fuifuilupe Niumeitolu,
Women of Color Initiative Project Coordinator
at the Graduate Assembly,
University of California, Berkeley.
PhD Student/Dept of Comparative Ethnic Studies
University of California, Berkeley
TEL: (510)642-2876
FAX: (510)642-7721

Dream Ez

DreamEZ

(We are Moving on w/Love)

2 Kingman’s Lucky Lounge

3332 Grand Ave

Starting on Wed. Feb. 14, 2007

(It’s Love Aquarius Style)

w/performances by

Nemesis & Juicy + more

Free

8pm – closing

w/dj’s

carlos mena

emancipacion

toro

rosa la rumorosa

&

black ndalight

Our mission is to create a great vybe while you listen to great music

4-info club. sweet@yahoo.com

"Where my girls at?"

Where My Girls At?: 

A Comedic Look At Black Lesbian Communities in the Bay Area.

A One Woman Show written by and starring Micia Mosely

Returns for two shows

@ The Laney College Theatre

900 Fallon Street

Oakland

Friday, March 2nd, 2007 @ 8pm

and

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007 @ 8pm

$13 students and $18 advanced

$15 students and $20 at the door

(Student tickets must be presented with Student ID at door)

CASH ONLY @ door

Advance tickets will be sold:

on Sundays @ East Bay Community Church

starting February 18th

and

Walden Books on Grand Avenue, Oakland

Modern Times BookStore, SF

starting February 18th

For ticketing updates or to volunteer on show nights

please call:

510.593.8021

and leave a message

Stay tuned...

www.miciamosely.com

www.myspace.com/miciamosely

Drag King Contest

                             "QUEST FOR THE CROWN"

DRAG KING SHOW AND CONTEST!!!

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT @9:30P

THE WHITE HORSE INN

6551 TELEGRAPH AVE, OAKLAND

21+, COVER=$3, DRINK SPECIALS, GIRLS DRESSED AS BOYS...WHAT MORE COULD U WANT?

ZZ KARAOKE

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT STARTING @ 8P UNTIL ???

THE PARKWAY LOUNGE

1850 PARK BLVD., OAKLAND

21+, NO COVER!!!!!!!,

Open Mic Night

BUST FREE!

OAKLAND ONLY WEEKLY OPEN MIC/FREESTYLE SESSION FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY AND OUR OPEN-MINDED FRIENDS!!!!!

BRING UR INSTRUMENTS, UR POETRY, UR VOCALS, AND UR FRIENDS FOR A NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT AND EXPRESSION!

EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT @8P UNTIL ???

THE PARKWAY LOUNGE

1850 PARK BLVD., OAKLAND

21+, NO COVER!!!!!!!, AND THE BARTENDERS COOL!!!!!!

Filmmakers Class

QUEER WOMEN OF COLOR MEDIA ARTS PROJECT
presents

A FREE VIDEO WORKSHOP for Spring 2007

for
Queer Women of Color (18 to 30 years)

Day:  Thursdays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Begins:  February 8, 2007
Ends:  May 24, 2007
Duration:  16 weeks

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  5pm Monday, January 22, 2007

PLEASE NOTE
o  Registration is first-come first-served.
o  Class size is limited to 10 participants.
o  If accepted, you must be able to attend all 16 classes.
o  Confirmation of your registration will be EMAILED
   to you on Saturday, January 27, 2007.

TO REGISTER
Please fill out the registration form COMPLETELY
and email it to:
info@QWOCMAP.org


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W O R K S H O P   R E G I S T R A T I O N   F O R M

Please provide ALL of the following information or
your application will not be considered:

1. Name
2. Age
3. Race/Ethnicity
4. Sexual Orientation
5. Mailing Address
6. Email Address
7. Both Day & Evening Phone Contact
8. IMPORTANT: You must submit an idea for your project.
   Describe your idea for the 5-MINUTE video project
   that you will be creating in this workshop.
9. IMPORTANT: You will need access to a Mac computer
   with iMovie.  Do you have access to a Mac computer
   with iMovie?
10. List any previous film/video experience.
11. Have you attended past QWOCMAP screening? When?
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WORKSHOP VENUE
Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center
3925 Noriega Street (by 46th Avenue)
*Outer Sunset District in SF*
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone: 415.759.3690
Fax: 415.759.0883
www.snbc.org


WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Each participant will create, write, direct and edit
a 5-minute video project.  This intense and demanding
16-week digital video workshop covers major aspects
of screenwriting, film directing and video production
- from conception of project idea to film distribution.

Through hands-on exercises, you will learn technical
and creative filmmaking skills and become proficient
in digital video production techniques in a
supportive
environment.  Access to cameras and Mac computers is
extremely helpful but is not a requirement.

Topics covered include - development of project idea,
writing your script, storyboarding, creating a shotlist,
cinematography, continuity, lighting & sound, directing
actors, managing production crew, editing, film festivals
& distribution.


KEY INSTRUCTOR
Madeleine Lim is the Executive Director of QWOCMAP.
She is an award-winning filmmaker with over 18 years
of film and video experience.  Her films have been
featured at international film festivals around the
world, universities, museums and broadcast on PBS.
She also teaches Advanced Video Production at the
University of San Francisco.

AWARDS
o  Award of Excellence, Joey Awards, 1997
   San Jose Film & Video Commission
o  Bronze Apple, Apple
Awards, 1998
   National Educational Media Network
o  Artist-in-Residence, 2000-2003
   California Arts Council
o  Best Video Program, 2003
   San Francisco Community Media
o  Certificate of Honor, 2005 & 2004
   San Francisco Board of Supervisors
o  KQED 2005 Local Hero Award, LGBT Pride Month


QWOCMAP
Queer Women of Color Media Arts
Project promotes
the visibility of queer women of color through the
creation and exhibition of films & videos that reflect
our life stories and the vital social justice issues
that concern our communities.
www.QWOCMAP.org


QWOCMAP is funded by:
Astraea Foundation
Horizons Foundation
Global Fund for Women
California Arts Council
San Francisco Arts Commission
The Women's Foundation of California


QWOCMAP is supported by:
Queer Cultural Center
Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center

Goodbye Veronica

Farewell Workshops!

This is your last opportunity to work with queer and lesbian community icon, Veronica C. Combs, before she departs December 1st for the land down under, Australia!  Don’t miss out!  Register Now!  Limited space available!
“Unleashing Your Fire”
EROTIC Workshop Series
Facilitated by Veronica C. Combs

Series II:
Open to all Lesbian and Queer Women
When:  8 Weeks, Mondays, Oct. 2--Nov. 20, 2006
Time:    6:30 – 9:30pm

Series III:
For Lesbian and Queer Women of Color
When:  8 Weeks, Saturdays, Sept. 30--Nov. 18, 2006
Time:  12 – 3pm (11:30 – 2:30pm on 10/7 & 11/11)

Unleashing Your Fire is a fun, sexy, interactive, performance-based workshop derived from the creative process of The liquidFIRE Project, the San Francisco-based lesbian of color multidisciplinary theatre company founded by Veronica C. Combs in 1997.  During this exciting workshop you will participate in movement, intimacy, trust, vulnerability, theatre/improvisation, and writing exercises that will spark your creative and erotic fire and leave you burning for more!

Each Workshop is Limited to 20 women!
Register Early to guarantee your space!

Where:  Jon Sims Center for the Arts, 1519 Mission Street (@ 11th), S F CA
Cost:  $240–400, Sliding Scale
Scholarships available.
Info: (415) 861-8208 or veronicacombs@hotmail.com

To register:  Send a check for $50 payable to Veronica C. Combs and include a note specifying which series you are registering for and your name, address, telephone and email to:

Unleashing Your Fire
Veronica C. Combs
135 Eureka Street
San Francisco, CA  94114

Balance is due before or at the first class of the series.

About the Facilitator:
Veronica C. Combs, an accomplished producer, director, dancer, dance teacher and choreographer, has been producing groundbreaking lesbian and queer performance programming in the Bay Area since 1995.  She is the founder and former Artistic Director of liquidFIRE Productions, a non-profit organization that was dedicated to the authentic representation of lesbians of color on stage.  Veronica is the mastermind behind The liquidFIRE Project, the lesbian-of-color theatre company whose original productions represented and empowered the lesbian of color community.  As a dancer and choreographer since 1982, Veronica has performed and toured with several dance companies both nationally and internationally.  And, as a dance teacher, she has taught jazz and modern dance at various studios, schools and programs in Washington, DC, Oakland and San Francisco.




Veronica C. Combs
135 Eureka Street
San Francisco, CA  94114
(415) 861-8208
veronicacombs@hotmail.com




Veronica C. Combs
Artistic Director
liquidFIRE Productions
135 Eureka Street
San Francisco, CA  94114
(415) 861-8208
liquidfirehot@hotmail.com
www.liquidfirehot.org

Stap Ons and other girl things...

THURSDAY, AUG 10 and every Thursday thru August 31

SISTAHS SINGIN' in PRIDE
CHOIR REHEARSALS
1st Congregational Church
2501 Harrison Street (at 27th)
Oakland, CA
7-9 p

Don't just sing in the shower or in the car!! Make beautiful music with Sistahs Singin' in Pride! Led by the phenomenally talented artists Melanie DeMore and Michelle Jordan, our choir's gonna perform onstage at the Festival on August 26the and raise the roof off the sky (yep, that's right!). Don't be shy! SING!

Your voices will ring from the Festival into the following weekend, 'cause Sistahs Singin' in Pride will ALSO perform at Oakland's ART & SOUL FESTIVAL, Sept. 3, 4, & 5. ( www.artandsouloakland.com )

Join us on Thursdays and sing your heart out!
For more info, contact: monifa@sistahssteppin.org.

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Friday - Saturday, August 11 - 12

Sistahs Steppin' In Pride co-presents
Femme2006: 2 Nights of Exquisite Performance

Each night promises to be over the top FABULOUS
and is not to be missed, so COME join us!!! Friends
and allies welcome!
Doors open at 8pm.
Performances start at 9pm.
DJ La Niche (MANGO) and DJ Olga T (BUTTA)
spin from 11:30pm to 2am.

Free for Conference Attendees
$15.00-50.00 (sliding scale) for those not attending the conference

FRIDAY, AUG 11

"3-inch Heels" http://www.femme2006.com/friday.html
12 Galaxies
2565 Mission Street @ 22nd
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-970-9777

Join the hottest local performers from shows like liquidFIRE,
Fresh Meat!, WET and SF in Exile, as they belt out sultry
vocals, strip down gender idenities and speak their socially
searing truths in this artistic conversation between queer
femmes and feminine queer women.

Featuring:
Simone de la Getto, Veronica C. Combs, Shawna Virago,
Dossie Easton, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha &
María Cristina Rangel aka Cherry Galette, Julia Serano,
Gigi Gamble & Odile Lavault, Lisabeth Castro-Smyth &
Melissa Rivera, Spring Opara, Donna Sabbatani, Meliza
Bañales, Jukie Sunshine, Alena Cawthorne, Jennifer Lin,
Raks Africa - Tammy Johnson & Etang Inyang, Amy Little
& Mila Salazar, Anissa Primus Alston, Celestina Pearl,
Carolyn King, Allegra Bandy and Eartha Klittt.

SATURDAY, AUG 12

"Evening Cabaret" Saturday, August 12th, 2006
http://www.femme2006.com/saturday.html
12 Galaxies
2565 Mission Street @ 22nd
San Francisco, CA . 94110
415-970-9777

Featuring:
Rosie Lugosi the Vampire Queen, Erika aka Bubblinsugare,
Rawlins, Susan Stinson, Tara Hardy, Miss Indigo Blue, Darrah
de jour, Bring Your Own, Nakera Denise, Twilight Vixen Revue,
María Cristina Rangel aka Cherry Galette, Amazing Grace,
The Miracle Whips, Fran Varian, Mama Plenty, Heather
MacAllister, Angie Ward, Billie & Genevieve, Foxy Locks
aka Kelly Carey, Burlesque-Esque, Girlie Pink, Hadassah
M Hill aka Axon Panter, The Transfomers, Krista Smith
aka Kentucky Fried Woman, Amy Mahoney, Savory Sweet
and Simone de la Getto.

Co-presented by:
APIQWTC
Good Vibrations
Latino Forum
liquidFIRE Productions
NIA Collective
Queer Cultural Center
SF LGBT Community Center
Sistahs Steppin' In Pride

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

The Femme2006: Conversations & Explorations Conference presents
2 Exciting & Groundbreaking Film Screenings
http://www.femme2006.com/film.html
FILM SCREENINGS co-presented by
Frameline & QWOCMAP -- Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project

Strap-ons and Straps Off: Femme Identity and Liberation
Film Screenings - 1:30-3:00pm
International Room, Cathedral Hill Hotel
Free for Conference Registrants
$5.00 - $15.00 sliding scale for General Public

Featuring screenings of:
FtF: Female to Femme by Elizabeth Stark and Kami Chisolm
Past Present Future: (In) formation Sequence by Jessica Lawless
¿Tienes Hambre? by Margo Mercedes Rivera-Weiss
Cherries in the Snow: An Ode to Joan Nestle by Melissa Levin
B.D. Women by Inge Blackman

Femmes In Space: Revolutionary Loves
Film Screenings - 7:15 - 9:15pm
International Room, Cathedral Hill Hotel
Free for Conference Registrants
$5.00 - $15.00 sliding scale for General Public

Featuring screenings of:
Feminine Sense by Crystal Weston
Letters to Dolly by Haley Ausserer
The Texture of Honesty by Sandy Falby
Dragon Desire by Madeleine Lim
¿Tienes Hambre? by Margo Mercedes Rivera-Weiss
Quality Bad Funds The Revolution by Rebeka Rodriguez
Serve Thy Master by Trina Espinoza

August11-13th, 2006 The Femme2006: Conversations & Explorations Conference
A weekend of femme and ally bonding, workshops, performance and art
at the Cathedral Hill Hotel in San Francisco.
For registration and info, visit: www.femme2006.com

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

SheSpeaks 3rd Annual Sistahs Steppin' Fundraiser
AN EVENING OF SPOKEN WORD AND POETRY
With your sexy summer hostess Carla
Featuring: Spirit Drumz, Mack Mistress, Mz. Amy, Syra,
Lady Gravity, Invictous, Ghetto Girl Blue aka Jessica Holter

Lucre Lounge (inside the Shattuck Hotel)
2086 Allston Way, Berkeley
7pm $5 donation requested
For more info, visit: www.shespeaks.com (510) 506-3717
www.sistahssteppin.org (510) 301-0200

Stay for the "Pink Panties" dance party
immediately following
hosted by Mack Misstress
Miss Indica, Sam Supa & DJ Rising
Spinning Hip Hop, Old School and Reggae
9pm - 2am $5 cover"

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AND OF COURSE -
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

5TH ANNUAL SISTAHS STEPPIN’ IN PRIDE
EAST BAY DYKE MARCH AND FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Lake Merritt - Oakland, California

Join Sistahs Steppin' in Pride for an afternoon of pride, connection, entertainment, vendors, food, and fun! We’re celebrating our East Bay communities!

March: Gather at the Lake Merritt pillars at 11 a.m. and march at noon. Bring your friends, your drum (or borrow one of ours), and join us as we fill the streets with our voices and merry-making!

Be a part of our SSIP Drum Corps! Contact Afia Walking Tree at walkingtree@sistahssteppin.org or 510-534-9603.
Festival: The free celebration continues from 1 to 6 p.m. in Snow Park's Sistah Village (Harrison between 19th & 20th Streets). EVERYONE is invited to join the festivities. Come check out our vendors, children's area, elder space and more. Eat good food, meet great folks, enjoy talented performers, and receive useful information and resources. Come spend the day with us!

Five years later, Sistahs Steppin' in Pride is still going strong. Let's keep making herstory in the East Bay!
Visit our website: www.SistahsSteppin.org