The Vagina Monologues are back to celebrate their 10 Year Anniversary!

Ten years young, the Vagina Monologues return to Calgary for another stellar 3-night long engagement. Marsha Ellen Meidow has been involved in organizing Calgary's Vagina Monologues since the inception. Every year brings a different experience as new volunteers take on the roles of women telling stories about sexuality, violence, embarrassment and discovery related to women and, of course, their vaginas.

This year's edition includes a special addition by a local femme who has prepared her own piece for the night. There will also be an interpretive dance of My Vagina Was My Village and many more surprises and treats for you, your vagina and your friends including three beautiful chair and ottoman sets (donated by Urban Barn) to be auctioned off at the end of each show.

Eve Ensler wrote the play, The Vagina Monologues, in 1996. It is now available in over 45 different languages and has been performed in over 119 countries. The play is both powerful and funny, thought-provoking and motivating. Ensler's recognition includes Obie Award for Best New Play (1996), the Guggenheim Fellowship Award in Playwriting (1999), the Berrilla-Kerr Award for Playwriting, the Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Solo Performance and the Jury Award for Theater at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. Her play has touched the lives of many in the world and if you haven't seen the Vagina Monologues yet, this weekend brings your chance.

All the money raised supports Calgary's YWCA Safe Haven Program: Getting young girls off the streets and back into their lives.

The Vagina Monologues:
March 20th-22nd at EPCOR Centre's Martha Cohen Theatre.
Tickets are $25 - available at ticketmaster locations or by calling 777-0000

International Women's Day 2008

Since 1977 Canada has officially celebrated International Women's Day each year on the eighth of March. We celebrate international Women's Day to recognize the progress women have made in regards to equality, rights, and full participation in society. We also use the day to reflect on the challenges and barriers that women still face including violence against women, sexual assault, economic inequality, and much more.
Canada's theme for International Women's Day 2008 is Strong Women, Strong World. The theme conveys a message that by empowering women, we create a better environment for everyone: women, men and children.
Strong Women, Strong World also emphasizes the important role that women play in our world as leaders, policy-makers, caregivers, educators, and international peacemakers.
CJSW is proud to celebrate International Women's Day on Saturday March 8. Make sure you celebrate too by giving props to the ladies in your life on this very special day.

Events in Calgary for International Women's Day:

Event: Calgary Public Library celebrates International Women's Day
Date: March 7, 2008
Time: 12:00 onwards
About: In celebration of International Women's Day, a panel of successful women will discuss the women who inspire them and how they maintain their own work/life balance. Lunch will be served at 13:00.
Venue: John Dutton Theatre, Second Floor, Central Library, 616 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, T2G 2M2
Organization: Calgary Public Library
Info: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com

Event: The Calgary Women's Centre celebrates International Women's Day
Date: March 6 [fixed!], 2008
Time: 5:30 - 9:00pm
About: Join the Calgary Women's Centre for an evening of celebration with a potluck dinner, singing and dancing
Venue: The Carpenter's Hall : 301 - 10th Street NW (Sunnyside C-Train Station, Wheelchair Accessible)
Organization: Calgary Women's Centre
Info: You can download the flyer here. If you would like to make a donation of food, door prizes, volunteer and/or need more information call 264-1155

From the ladies of Yeah, What She Said