International Women's Month 2008 Listings

9th March - 15 March

Sun 9 Mar
Women’s Hafla – Benefit Dance Party
Come and enjoy an afternoon of dancing - tasters in circle dance, Egyptian and contemporary, dance performances, shared food and sale of secondhand dancing clothes, jewellery and scarves. This is a benefit for Medica Zenica, a charity working with women rape survivors and their children in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is a women only event.
Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET, 2pm - 5pm, £7/Concessions £5, tel: 01904 788058, info@circledanceinyork.co.uk

Sun 9 Mar
Maggi Stratford – An Evening of Music, Songs & Poetry
Singers Maggi Stratford, Angela Michel, Sarah Dean, singer/songwriter Paula Ryan and poet Bernie Cullen - along with friends, propose a very fine evening’s entertainment with piano, guitar, harp and words in the wonderful upper room of this ancient pub! Among a delightful pot-pourri you will hear songs by Kurt Weil, Piaf, Brel, Dietrich, Cole Porter … and more … Enjoy!
The Black Swan, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PR, 8.30pm onwards, £5

Sun 9 Mar
Women’s Day On The Farm
The annual opportunity to showcase the work of the highly successful Coriander Club; a pioneering women’s group which gives socially excluded Bengali women the opportunity to socialise, share recipes and health concerns and grow giant exotic vegetables. The group will be on hand to share their gardening tips, give tours of the Farm and discuss their work. Visitors can learn how to grow tasty vegetables and pick up plants to brighten up their window boxes and balconies.
Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, E1 5AR, 12 – 4pm, free, tel: 020 7247 8762

Sun 9 Mar
Storytelling
Cardiff women gather for a story telling event led by the Women's Arts Association.
Butetown History & Arts Centre, 5 Dock Chambers, Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AG, 11am – 3pm, free, tel: (029) 2025 6757, www.bhac.org

Sun 9 Mar
Family activities: Image & Identity
Handle historic costumes and personal items, explore image throughout time, and create your own individual artwork.
Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, London N17 8NU, 2 – 4pm, free, tel: 020 8808 8772, www.haringey.gov.uk/leisure/brucecastlemuseum.htm

Sun 9 Mar
Women of Worth - Walking Tour
Celebrate International Women's Day Weekend with Blue Badge Guide Rachel Kolsky, on a walking tour of the East End profiling Jewish and non-Jewish women alike who made an impact on the Jewish community. Sites of Whitechapel and Spitalfields include those associated with Alice Model and her maternity hospital, Miriam Moses and her youth work, the philanthropy of the Rothschild ladies and Henrietta Barnett and the actresses of the Yiddish theatre. Ending at the Kinderstransport memorial at Liverpool Street Station.
9.30am, £10 with registration required, tel: 020 8371 7373, www.jewishmuseum.org.uk

Sun 9 Mar
Artists Talk: Sanchita Islam
Sanchita Islam, local resident, talks about her work as a filmmaker, artist and writer. There will be clips from her films and the opportunity to discuss how she has overcome periods of mental distress to become a successful entrepreneur. Refreshments will be served. Event open to men and women from Beside and other services for people recovering from mental illness.
Beside Tower Hamlets Befriending Scheme, 1 Merchant Street, Bow, E3 4LY, 12.30 – 4pm, free, tel: 020 8980 9787

Mon 10 Mar
Decent Work, Decent Lives for Women
A celebration of International Women’s Day and a reflection of the challenges women face under globalisation. Host: Frances O’Grady, TUC Deputy General Secretary
Guest speakers: Harriet Harman MP, Minister for Women Miriam Chikamba, Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union Speaker from Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)
Marble Hall, TUC Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS, 6 – 8.30pm, tel: 020 7467 1239

Mon 10 Mar
What You Can Do To Make A Difference
Come along to find out about women internationally and hear about their different situations. You’ll meet people who have visited projects and find out how you can make a difference - without having to leave York! Discover more about volunteering - you’ll be amazed how much you can gain by helping others!
York Volunteer Centre, 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET, 3.30 - 5pm, free but donations to charities welcome, tel: 01904 621133, volunteer@yorkcvs.org.uk

Mon 10 Mar
Annual Event for International Women's Day
This year, we will also be welcoming members of the Dagenham and Redbridge Ladies' Football Club, who will be receiving an award, following their consistent success in the Essex County Women's Cup over the past 4 years. Crèche facilities will be available on request. Please notify Charlotte Ajayi-Majebi if you require a space.
Barking Town Hall, 1 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7LU, 10am, free but registration required, tel: 020 8227 2216 charlotte.ajayi-majebi@lbbd.gov.uk.

Tue 11 Mar
Future Prospects – Creative Writing & Digital Storytelling
This is a two part course: session 1 will be supporting women to write a short story around personal themes; session 2 will turn the story into either a short film or podcast which can be uploaded onto the web.
Future Prospects, 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ, 9.30am - 12.30pm, free, Tel: 01904 634748, admin@futureprospects.org.uk

Tue 11 Mar
City Screen – Atonement
Special showing of Keira Knightley-starring Atonement. One summer day in 1935, 13 year old Briony sees her older sister Cecilia plunge into the fountain in the garden of their country house. Watching Cecilia is their housekeeper’s son, Robbie, a childhood friend. By the end of the day the lives of all three will have been changed forever.
City Screen York, Coney Street, YO1 9QL, 6.30pm, £7/Concessions £5.10,
Box Office: 0871 704 2054

Tue 11 Mar
York Grand Opera House – South Pacific
With a score as breathtaking as its tropical setting, this sumptuous production features a host of classic songs, including “Some Enchanted Evening” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair.”
York Grand Opera House, 4 Cumberland Street, York, YO1 6BA, 7.30pm, discounted tickets for this day only, tel: 01904 678711

Tue 11 Mar
Careers in Science: Developing Personal Strengths to Shape Your Career.
With Melanie Lee, Sabine Bahn and Ruth Cameron.
Joint event with Lucy Cavendish College to celebrate International Women's Day and National Science Week.Attendance at the talks is free but there are a limited number of places.
Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge, CB3 0BU, 5.45pm, followed by dinner at £30/£15 Concessions, tel: 01223 332190 www.admin.cam.ac.uk

Tue 11 Mar
Maggi Stratford – Voice! Workshops
An hour’s taster of VOICE! To express the voice we know and explore the voice we don’t! We’ll move to help our voices out, so please come in comfy clothes and prepared to work in bare feet. No previous experience or skill is necessary.
Briar House, Museum Street, York, YO1 7DN, 4.30pm - 5.30pm, £5, tel: 01904 622579

Wed 12 Mar
Professor Haleh Afshar – Equal Pay: Myth Or Forlorn Hope
Women have been fighting for equal pay for over half a century. This talk will question why it may remain a myth rather than a hope. Professor Afshar, who has recently been appointed People’s Peer in the House of Lords, will share her views. Questions and discussion welcome.
University of York, King’s Manor, Room K111, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, 1.30pm - 2.30pm, free

Wed 12 Mar
Hull Truck Theatre Company – Our House
Join May - widow, mother and grandmother - as she packs up her northern council house and heads off for a life in the sun. She’s trading her neighbourhood nightmares for the Costa del Calm .. but moving out is hard work - and moving on is even harder.
York Theatre Royal, St Leonard’s Place, YO1 7HD, 7.30pm, 10% discount for all IWW women today, tel: 01904 623568, www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

Thu 13 Mar
Francine Clee – Women In Journalism
A talk and discussion about the opportunities and pitfalls for women of a career in journalism. An excellent chance to ask questions and discuss possibilities with the Assistant Editor of The Press.
University of York, King’s Manor, Room G33, Heslington, York, UK. YO10 5DD, 11.30am - 12.30pm, free, tel: (01904) 653051

Thu 13 Mar
Future Prospects – Creative Writing & Digital Storytelling
This is a two part course: session 1 will be supporting women to write a short story around personal themes; session 2 will turn the story into either a short film or podcast which can be uploaded onto the web.
Future Prospects, 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ, 9.30am - 12.30pm, free, Tel: 01904 634748, admin@futureprospects.org.uk

Fri 14 Mar
Friday drop-in – The Healing Clinic
No appointment necessary at this complementary therapies clinic, offering advice and half hour treatments for £12. Treatments include: Reflexology, Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy and a range of massage techniques including Tui Na, No Hands massage, Indian Head massage and more. This is not a women only event.
Briar House, Museum Street, York, YO1 7DN, 2.00 - 6.00pm, £12 for half hour treatment, tel: 01904 764393, sarah@netfolk.co.uk

Fri 14 Mar
Laughter Workshop
Terry Anne delivers another popular Laughter Workshop to celebrate International Women’s Week in York. Come along and learn the benefits of laughter and how to Laugh It Up in all areas of your life.
York St John’s University, YO31 7EX, 6.30 - 8.00pm, £15, tel: 01904 750880, Email: terryanne21@hotmail.com

Fri 14 Mar
Cecilia Tuvo – Say ‘Yes’
We learn, with good reasons, to say ‘no’. At times it seems that it is also difficult to say ‘yes’ to life, to good things coming our way. This session will be using basic drama exercises and games to explore how we can say ‘Yes!’ and see where it leads us, opening new ideas or horizons. Cecilia Tuvo has a therapeutic background and is interested in the expressive art, especially drama, to explore wider issues in life, and how they can help us.
The Stables Project, 10a Nunmill Street, York, YO23 1NU, 7pm, £1, tel: 01904 675522, stablesdoor@btconnect.com

Sat 15 Mar
Salsa Workshop – Earlybird Arts
Come along and learn how to dance La Rueda de Casino-Cuban style salsa, danced in a circle! This is an introductory workshop open to all - you will need comfortable clothing and footwear. Advanced booking required - minimum of 10 people needed to make this event run - so e-mail or telephone Jane Woolgar to book a place now!
Knavesmire Primary School, 11 Trafalgar Street, York, YO23 1HY, 10.30am - 12.30pm, £7, tel: 01904 653279, info@earlybirdarts.co.uk

Sat 15 Mar
Women With Confidence
A double workshop with a choice of attending one or both sessions. Learn how to utilize resources from women, both past and present, to be confident ourselves in 2008.
Workshop 1 is entitled ‘Women With Confidence Throughout History’ and is delivered by Sharon Emery.
Workshop 2 is entitled ‘Women with Confidence Today’ and is delivered by Terry Ann Scholes.
York St John’s University, YO31 7EX, Workshop 1: 10.30am - 12pm; Workshop 2: 1 - 2.30pm, £15 per workshop/£10 with advance booking, tel:01904 750880 / 07918 688876.

Sat 15 Mar
Women’s Dances & The Cycle of Life
A day workshop of traditional women’s circle dances from around the world. These dances often relate to the experiences of women, the rituals of life’s thresholds and their part in the cycle of life. Beginners to circle dance welcome, though some dance experience is helpful. Women only.
Heworth Church Hall, Melrosegate, York, YO31 1AE, 11am - 4.30pm, £14/£24 self select booking with £10 deposit essential, Tel: Karen Michaelsen on 01904 788058, info@circledanceinyork.co.uk, www.circledanceinyork.co.uk

Sat 15 Mar
The Deli Sandwich Group
York Women’s Saturday lunchtime drop-in. Come and meet like-minded lesbian and bisexual women to laugh, talk, eat and make new friends. Third Saturday of each month. Bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee available.
Yorkshire MESMAC (ring for directions), 12 - 3pm, free, tel: Lynne Bennet on 01904 646812, yll@ukonline.co.uk

Tue 11 March
The 3rd Annual Women in Marketing: The Ethical One
For this year’s Women in Marketing event, The Chartered Institute of Marketing has drawn together four world class presenters to tackle the topic of Ethical and Cause-Related Marketing. Speakers include Harriet Lamb, Executive Director of the Fairtrade Foundation and Polly Gowers the CEO of Everyclick.com.
The Commonwealth Club, 25 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5AP, 6.30 – 10pm, Chartered Institute of Marketing members £45/£50 Guests, tel: 01628 427120

Oscar nominated Persepolis, about a girl sent to Vienna when her home in Iran becomes too unsafe during the 1979 revolution.

Thurs 13 Mar
Persepolis
A screening of the Oscar-nominated movie about young Marjane, sent to live in Austria by her parents after the Shah is deposed in Iran. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel, Marjane Satrapi retells the story of her childhood in this animated outing. Satrapi and her co-director will be in attendance.
Curzon Mayfair Cinema, Curzon Street, London, W1J 7TY, http://www.hrw.org/iff/2008/london/

Thurs 13 Mar
Strong Women
Story sharing and zine-making workshop. Come and learn how to make a zine - a small low cost booklet that can be assembled in the space of the afternoon. This event is women only. Creche provided.
Butetown History & Arts Centre, 5 Dock Chambers, Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AG, 1.30 – 4.00pm, free, tel: (029) 2025 6757, www.bhac.org

Thurs 13 Mar
Partition of India
An evening of films and discussions about the Partition of India and Pakistan with a focus on women's experiences. Facilitated by Humaira Saeed, editor of Race Revolt zine.
Butetown History & Arts Centre, 5 Dock Chambers, Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AG, 7.30 – 10.00pm, free, tel: (029) 2025 6757, www.bhac.org

They may not look like it, but these two women are Poetic Pilgrimage, a hip hop group performing 13 March

Thurs 13 Mar
Poetic Pilgrimage
Poetic Pilgrimage (Muneera Rashida and Sukina Abdul Noor) take to The Drum stage with fresh sounds, intelligent lyrics and courageous characters. This exciting up-and-coming female hip hop and spoken word duo are one of the few female Muslim Outfits who are unafraid to express themselves through the art of rhyme, covering personal and social issues without compromising their Islamic faith. They are joined on stage by Blind Alphabetz's Mohammed Yahya, and mystical spoken word artist Sarina Lea.
The evening opens with a 30 minute DrumWord open mic poetry session hosted in the Frontiers cafe bar, 6.30pm.
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU, 7.45pm, £5/£3 Concessions, tel: 0121 333 2444, www.the-drum.org.uk

Fri 14 Mar
The Sari Soldiers
Filmed over three years during the most historic and pivotal time in Nepal’s modern history, The Sari Soldiers is an extraordinary story of six women’s courageous efforts to shape Nepal’s future in the midst of an escalating civil war against Maoist insurgents, and the King’s crackdown on civil liberties.
Ritzy Cinema, Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London, SW2 1JG, 7pm, £8.50/£7.25 Concessions, http://www.hrw.org/

2, 4, 6, 15, 16 Mar
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Photographer Annie Leibovitz has produced some of the most memorable and iconic images of the last 30 years, from her work with Rolling Stone magazine through to her Hollywood cover portraits at Vanity Fair. She has also recorded the horrors of war in Rwanda and Sarajevo and taken intimate shots her own friends and family, including Susan Sontag. This documentary, directed by her sister, is a fascinating portrait of a great talent, featuring vintage footage of Leibovitz in action during the 1960s and contributions from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hillary Clinton, Mick Jagger and George Clooney.
ICA, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AH, £8/£7 Concessions/£6 ICA Members, tel: 020 7930 3647, check www.ica.org.uk for exact times

Fri 14 Mar
Lily Green Gig
Live gig with New Zealand songstress Lily Green, as well as an open mic night. Come and share your stories, songs and rants!
Butetown History & Arts Centre, 5 Dock Chambers, Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AG, 7.30pm, £4, tel: (029) 2025 6757, www.bhac.org

Fri 14 Mar
Broken Voices
In this Public Lecture Valerie Mason-John reads passages from her astonishing and moving book Broken Voices ‘Untouchable’ women speak out. Following the reading Professor Corinne Squire interviews Valerie and then leads a panel discussion with Mrs Malati Wankhede, Karua Dhammacharini Karunadipa and Cllr Omana Gagandharan Civic Ambassador for the London Borough of Newham. Valerie Mason-John will be available to sign copies of her book in the reception following the Public Lecture.
West Building Lecture Theatre, UEL Docklands Campus, 4 – 6 University Way, E16 2RD, 5 – 7pm, free, tel: 020 8223 2884

Sat 15 Mar
The Sari Soldiers
Filmed over three years during the most historic and pivotal time in Nepal’s modern history, The Sari Soldiers is an extraordinary story of six women’s courageous efforts to shape Nepal’s future in the midst of an escalating civil war against Maoist insurgents, and the King’s crackdown on civil liberties.
Renoir Cinema, Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AW, 4pm, £9/£6 Concessions, tel: 020 7837 8402, http://www.hrw.org/

Rachel Green celebrating yet another racing victory. She will be the guest of honor at the College of North East London 15 March.

Sat 15 March
International Women’s Day Celebration Haringey
Guest speakers include racing driver Rachel Green and Chief Executive of Haringey Council Dr Ita O’Donovan. Events also planned include fashion shows, music, dance, drama, makeovers, workshops on carpentry and computers, wellness and fitness sessions, goodie bags, a free light lunch, games for the kids, information on support and social groups and much more!
The College of North East London, High Road, London, N15 4RU, 11am – 5pm, free, tel: 020 8489 2585, www.haringeywomen.org.uk

Sat 15 Mar
London Festival of Black Female Voices
An evening of oral traditions – poetry, storytelling & song featuring some of the finest artistes: Adelaide McKenzie, Deloris Francis, Mandisa, Ena Miller TruthbTold. Plus presentations of awards for Black Women Artistes Awards 2008.
Bernie Grant Art Centre, Tottenham Green, London, N15 4RX, doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm, £12, tel: 020 7923 7658, www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk

Sat 15 Mar
Legacy! What Women Have Done For Us All
In fields such as health, education and politics, and in every part of the community, women have made a remarkable contribution to social change. Legacy! explores the work of significant figures like Mary Ward (A BME woman) Elizabeth Garret Anderson and Jill Craigie, as well as the influence of grassroots movements, such as Women's Liberation and unknown activists. The day will consider the continuing influence of active and involved women, as we look forward to the challenges for a new generation.
Exmouth Market Centre, 24 Exmouth Market, London, EC1R 4QE, 10am – 4.30pm, £25/£15 Concessions, booking required, tel: 020 7332 3820, www.lma.gov.uk