BREAKING NEWS: FEMINISM NOT DEAD
Are you tired of hearing that “feminism has failed”? Are you curious to know more about the vibrant, exciting culture of feminism alive and kicking in your very own city? Did you know 2011 marks the centenary of International Women’s Day?
The Dawn Conspiracy takes you inside Australian Feminist Culture in the lead up to IWD 2011 (March 8th), bringing together performers, writers, poets, musicians, comedians and other thinkers, taking the pulse of feminist culture in our city and finding it in fine form.
With three events across three venues from March 3-5:
CHERCHEZ LA FEMME: FEMINISM AND THE BRAND
Featuring Monica Dux, Chrissie Feagins and Alicia Sometimes, and hosted by Karen
Pickering, Cherchez la Femme is a monthly digest of pop culture and current affairs from a feminist perspective. This will be the first show back in 2011 and the opening night of The Dawn Conspiracy, and will explore how the feminist “brand” was trashed – and how to rehabilitate and reinvigorate it.
Thursday 3 March, Fox Hotel, 351 Wellington St Collingwood 7-9pm
THE DAWN CONSPIRACY VARIETY NIGHT
Hosted by Clem Bastow and featuring Helen Razer, Linda Beatty (The UnEnchanted
Princess), Susan Carland (Salam Café), Emilie Zoey Baker, Lou Sanz, and a host of other entertainers in a celebration of feminist thought. This revolution’s telethon will not be televised. Tickets are $15/$10 and all proceeds go to WIRE and the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
Friday 4 March, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, Victoria Room, 8-11pm
HERoes
Inspired by the 22 year old Grace Darling who saved a group of ship-wrecked sailors in
1838, a series of panellists will introduce their female heroes and explore the issues around heroism and the feminine. An exhibition of video art will further expand the narrative, and the evening will celebrate female heroes through music and performance.
Saturday 5 March, Grace Darling Hotel, Smith St Collingwood, 2pm-1am
The Dawn Conspiracy is a new, annual celebration of feminist culture, to bolster connection and commitment, celebrate what’s been done and figure out what’s still to do. It’s for feminists and people who suspect they might be. Come on in. You might like it.
For Further Media Information Contact : thedawnconspiracy@gmail.com
