Tonight: Interview with playwright Catherine Banks

Tonight we're interviewing Nova Scotia playwright, Catherine Banks. In 2008 her play Bone Cage was awarded the Governor General’s Award for Literature (English) Drama.

Catherine's new play, It is Solved by Walking, is premiering this week in Calgary through Urban Curvz Theatre, our local women's/feminist theatre company!

The play runs from April 28 - May 7 at the Joyce Doolittle Theatre (in the Pumphouse Theatre). Tickets are $22 for adults, $17 for students and seniors. There is a "Pay What You Can" preview performance on April 27.

For ticket purchase and information call 403-263-0079 or visit UrbanCurvz.com.

Tonight: Women in Film, Theatre & Television

Tonight on the show we interview Carol Whiteman, President & CEO of Creative Women Workshops Association. Carol organizes the Women in the Directors Chair Workshop to mentor and celebrate women working in film, theatre and television!



After our interview with Carol we’ll discuss the following recent events and issues:

• No jail time for rapist because victim “wanted to party” – The National Post, Feb 24, 2011
  
  Related: Do a tube top and high heels say, ‘Go ahead, rape me?’ – The National Post, Feb 24, 2011

• Anti-abortion billboards in New York and Los Angeles target Black women and spark outrage
  
  
  
  
• Protesters in 55 cities worldwide gathered for International Walk for Choice day on Saturday, February 26

Urban Curvz theatre explores the drama of a lesbian wedding

It’s a girl’s dream: a wedding day with all her friends there to support her. But when her friends are rapidly falling in and out of love with one another, and her wife-to-be is too busy keeping the peace to pay her any attention, the bride is ready to explode. The play is described as "a mix of physical theatre and high-stakes pillow fight."



Urban Curvz is an award-winning theatre company based in Calgary. Their work "reflects the wit and intelligence of the women in this city" and celebrates the female experience as a source of autonomous art.



Love(her)/Fight(her) at Lunchbox Theatre

February 17–25, 2011

Evening shows are at 8 pm, except Fridays which are at 9 pm.

No shows Monday or Saturday

Additional Sunday matinee at 2 pm.

For ticket purchase and information call 403.265.4292 or visit UrbanCurvz.com

Feminist stuff you should do this weekend!

There are a whole bunch of cool things happening this weekend that Calgary feminists should definitely check out!

1. Margaret Cho at the Jubilee - October 1

She's a funny feminist. Some people say those two things can't exist together, but Ms. Cho is proof that they can. Check out her video about the elusive G-Spot.



2. The Penelopiad at the Martha Cohen Theatre - Until October 9

Written by an awesome Canadian feminist, Margaret Atwood, The Penelopiad is Atwood's interpretation of the classic story, The Odyssey. It tells the story of Penelope, the faithful wife of the wandering warrior-king Odysseus, during her 20-year wait for his return home. It’s also directed by a woman - Vanessa Porteous - and features eleven female actresses.


3. Screening of the film ‘December 6’

Local feminist film maker, Cara Mumford, hosts a screening of her film December 6. The film makes use of spoken word poetry, dance and collage to send a message about the Montreal Massacre of 1989.

October 3, 1:00 p.m.
Temple B'nai Tikvah - 900 47th Avenue SW
Free admission

Tonight: Interview with Members of the Ellipsis Tree Theatre Collective

Tonight's show will feature an interview with two members of the Ellipsis Tree Theatre Collective. In the interview, we discuss the important existence of a collective like Ellipsis Tree in Calgary as it consists almost entirely of Afro/Caribbean-Canadian women.

Their latest production is the Pulitzer Prize winning play entitled "Ruined" by Lynn Nottage which made its Canadian premiere(right here in Calgary!) this past Friday. The play deals with sexual exploitation of women in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the war and runs until August 28th at The Lunchbox Theatre (160 115 9 Avenue SE). They will also be hosting a speaker symposium entitled "Breaking The Silence: Rape As A Weapon of War" at the Glenbow Museum on August 22nd (free admission!) in conjunction with Ruined. The symposium will host both women and men from the Democratic Republic of Congo who will speak on their experiences with war and violence against women and will feature an exhibit, "Walk With Me: Lived Experiences of The Sex Trade".


For details/tickets, those interested can visit ellipsistree.ca
Be sure to check the "Ruined" and "Breaking The Silence: Rape As A Weapon of War" event pages on Facebook as well.


We will also be sharing some great music for the second part of the program, so be sure to tune in tonight on CJSW 90.9 FM at 8:00pm (MST) for the goods!

The VaJayJay Monologues come to Calgary

The VaJayJay Monologues is showing in Calgary from April 29 to May 8, 2010.



Showing Tuesday – Saturday @ 8:00pm

2:00pm matinee on May 2nd & 8th

$10 Artist’s Matinee on Thursday, May 6th at 2:00pm

Pay what you can preview 8:00pm April 28, 2009



$22.00 for adults

$17.00 for students/seniors/equity artists



For tickets call 403-263-0079 or visit Urban Curvz.

Urban Curvz' CURVILICIOUS

URBAN CURVZ’ annual showcase of local ladies, CURVILICIOUS is one fundraiser not to be missed! Each year Urban Curvz features a variety of Calgary’s most incredible female artists doing… whatever they feel inspired to do! Many take the opportunity to share self-created work, or to highlight a skill they might not be so famous for… and all donate their time. The Pumphouse Theatre joins in the generosity by donating the 300-seat Victor Mitchell Theatre and 100% of the proceeds get to directly support our programming!

Starring Valerie Ann Pearson, Elinor Hold, Patricia Benedict, Kathyrn Kerbes, Tammy Roberts, Jane MacFarlane, Ava Jane Markus, Julie Mortenson, Adrienne Smook, Esther Purves-Smith, and Nicola Elson.

Urban Curvz can always be counted on to put on amazing events and presentations, so this one is sure to be yet another amazing night. The event is set to take place on Monday March 15t, 2010. Please visit the Urban Curvz site for further details.

The Abortion Monologues

In these dramatic monologues, twenty-three women reveal the details of their lives, families and relationships as they tell the stories of their abortions. Sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking, but always thought provoking, The Abortion Monologues exist in stark contrast to the real world in which women seldom publicly discuss this choice.

Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010
Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: The Leacock Theatre, Mount Royal University (4825 Mount Royal Gate SW)

Tickets at Mount Royal Conservatory Box Office
403.440.7770
General $25
Students $15

For more information visit abortionmonologues.com

Tonight's Show: Camera, Woman!

On tonight's program, Geea and I will be joined by Jessica Dollard and Michelle Kneale of Urban Curvz Theatre Society. We are thrilled to have our guests tell us all about the upcoming Urban Curvz presentation of Camera, Woman! starring the award-winning Denise Clark as Golden Era filmmaker Dorothy Arzner.

Be sure to watch for a plethora of forthcoming projects courtesy of Urban Curvz, a company dedicated to exploring the trials and tribulations of women with theatre as its medium. Really, what could be more inspiring?! A full run-down of upcoming events, community information and details regarding Camera, Woman! are available from the lovely Urban Curvz website.

Tune in to hear the interview live tonight at 8:30pm (MST) on CJSW 90.9 FM and if you are outside of the Calgary area, you can stream it live from CJSW.com.

Podcast will be back soon!

Tonight's Show: Funny Ladies in Improv

Tonight we have the pleasure of interviewing two female improv actors that are participating in the upcoming "Women in Improv" show.

Urban Curves and the Improv Guild are presenting this evening of all-female improv, which is directed by Patti Stiles from Melbourne, Austrailia and features actors from the US and Calgary.

Date: Wednesday September 30th, 2009
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Engineered Air Theatre (205 – 8th Ave SE)
Tickets: Available online at Calgary Improv Festival

Two tickets to the show will be given away on-air tonight! Tune in from 8:30 to 9:00pm on CJSW 90.9 fm, or stream it online at cjsw.com. If you miss the live show, check out our podcast anytime.

Women in Improv!

Urban Curves and the Improv Guild present an evening of all-female improv! "Women in Improv" is directed by Patti Stiles from Melbourne, Austrailia and features actors from the US and Calgary.

This is a one-night-only exculsive event celebrating female improvisers.
Date: Wednesday September 30th, 2009
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Engineered Air Theatre (205 – 8th Ave SE)
Tickets: Available online at Calgary Improv Festival

We will be interviewing some of the female improvisers on our show next week!* Be sure to tune in or subscribe to our podcast - it's gonna be lots of fun!
*We will be giving away free tickets to Women in Improv on our show!

RAUNCH - A Feminist Play Showing in Calgary!

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