V-Day 2008 and the National Council of Jewish Women bring The Vagina Monologues to Seattle

V-Day 2008 and the National Council of Jewish Women bring The Vagina Monologues to Seattle

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES FEBRUARY 24, 4:00 AND 7:00 PM MUSEUM OF HISTORY & INDUSTRY 2700 24TH AVE E. $36 - $150 Last year more than 1150 communities hosted V-Day benefits around the world raising funds and awareness towards ending violence against women. These highly successful events raised over $6 million through performances of Eve Ensler's award-winning play, The Vagina Monologues. The Seattle Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has joined this global movement as part of the V-Day 2008 - the 10th Anniversary of V-Day! NCJW will stage two benefit and fundraising performances of The Vagina Monologues on February 24, 2008 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Museum of History & Industry's McEachern Auditorium. The production will feature women from the NCJW community and beyond, with a special appearance by local comedian and actress Peggy Platt. Between the performances there will be an Afterglow/Foreplay Reception featuring women-owned catering businesses. For NCJW an important aspect of our V-Day program is to feature and support women in our community striving to make a difference in their lives and in the world. NCJW has been at the forefront of social changes since 1893 nationally and 1900 locally. Inspired by Jewish values, particularly the value of tikkun olam - repairing the world - NCJW takes a courageous stance on progressive issues such as child welfare, women's rights, reproductive justice, and civil liberties. Through a multi-pronged approach of legislative advocacy, community service, and education, NCJW strives to improve the lives of women, children and families. Currently NCJW runs the only furniture bank exclusively for survivors of domestic violence in Washington, and is one of only three such specialized programs throughout the country. V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. It is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. Through V-Day, Playwright/Founder Eve Ensler makes the script of her award-winning play The Vagina Monologues available for organizations and schools to produce as fundraisers for local domestic violence programs. Hailed by The New York Times as "funny" and "poignant" and by the Daily News as "intelligent" and "courageous," The Vagina Monologues, dives into the mystery, humor, pain, power, wisdom, outrage, and excitement buried in women's experiences. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.ncjwseattle.org. A National Council of Jewish Women press release

Generic Leather presents Northwest Sash Bash 2008

February 29 - March 2 From Friday February 29 through Sunday March 2, the current family of International and National Leather Titleholders will help celebrate the northwest's history and community. Produced by Generic Leather Productions of Washington and hosted by Northwest Leather Sir 2007, Michael "Odie" Heaston, Northwest Sash Bash 2008 will be an event to remember! In keeping with the rich tradition of this recurring affair, this year's Northwest Sash Bash Weekend will include a variety of events, including a fantastic show, play party, social occasions, educational opportunities, special tours of Underground Seattle and the Space Needle, and other surprises. "We have had wonderful leaders and organizations come out of the Northwest, and this gathering will include not only our own local Leather and Bear titleholders from Oregon and Washington, but also a stellar mix of national and international guests," comments Northwest Leather Sir 2007, Odie, who has been an active member of the local community since the '90s. Special guests for the weekend include: International Ms Leather 2007, Lauren Ide; International Ms Bootblack 2007, Miss V; International Mr Bootblack, Spot; International Community Bootblack 2007, boyjean; US Daddy & boy 2007, Eric Siglin & Earl Coffman; and ABW Leatherman & Leatherwomen 2007, Rusty Jones & Shelly Denton.And many of our own local titleholders from the Northwest, Oregon and Washington will be joining the festivities.As Andy Mangels noted in 2005, "this will be the only time during this title year that all of these particular current titleholders will be together at one place and time!" All Northwest Sash Bash 2008 Weekend events will benefit Camp Ten Trees, a 501(c)3 charity. A Generic Leather Productions of Washington press release