Ladyfest Deep South 2011

Books for Bama! Help students in the Tuscaloosa area who were affected by the 4/27/11 Tornado

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:07:48 -0400

Books for Bama! Help students in the Tuscaloosa area who were affected by the 4/27/11 Tornado:

Books for Bama is a drive for school supplies for those students affected by the April 27, 2011 Tuscaloosa area tornadoes. You can purchase any of the books from amazon on that list (or others you see fit) and ship them to the address listed.

We will gladly accept all of the following supplies:

OUR IMMEDIATE NEED IS SCHOOL SUPPLIES; however, a long-term goal is to restock all impacted students’ and families’ personal libraries. So, we will gladly accept texts for all ages (YA novels, magazines, bibles, books for adults, alphabet books, etc.)

—Crayons —Markers —Construction Paper
—Coloring Books —Safety scissors —Hand sanitizer
—Paper Towels —Kleenex —Backpacks
—Pencils or Pens —Notebooks —Anything else you can think of!
—Books (Children and Young Adult Novels)

Can’t make it to town, but want to mail some supplies? Mail your donations to:

The Belser-Parton Literacy Center
204 Carmichael Hall, UA, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487-0231

Please make checks payable to the University of Alabama with a note that it is for the Belser-Parton Literacy Center!

For any questions, email Jessica Martin at jcmartin@ua.edu or Lisa Scherff at lscherff@bamaed.ua.edu

April 27th Tornado Aftermath - 45 Ways You Can Help NOW!

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:05:35 -0400

April 27th Tornado Aftermath - 45 Ways You Can Help NOW!:

mvpf:

A deadly tornado ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ohIVzIZLuQ ) hit the southeast and especially Tuscaloosa, Alabama on April 27th and I am grateful to whatever higher power exist that I and my loved ones and belongings are safe. With that being said, I have a great case of shock, panic, and survivor guilt. This is something that I have been trying to put in use for the volunteerism, to get out there and help and do things for the greater good. It has worked, but if I am not out there every minute the curfew will let us, the guilt begins to build up. The complete city has turned into a war zone, we have national guard hum-v’s, tanks, weird ass truck things I have never seen before, double sided helicopters and 1000 of them armed with automatic weapons. It is a place that we need them and a place where they are completely out of their element. The roads in Tuscaloosa were not built for their huge vehicles, in fact today they took out our mailbox, because they cannot fit down the roads. Please do not take this as complaining, but a compilation of my feelings that seem like a tornado indeed. I have had old and new friends text, facebook, tweet, and call me to see if I am alright and I truly thank them for caring enough to remember where I am in my life.

It is hard to get on facebook and see people out of this disaster site having fun, and going on with their everyday lives. I can’t remember what it is like now to use facebook as a tool of social networking, instead we are using it as a tool of relief communication.

My husband and I have been out the last two days by helping elementary school teachers whose schools have been demolished. We are gathering their stuff and moving it to their temporary schools until fall of next year. These kids who are affected and live in this town affected are going to need a sense of normalcy and routine as soon as we can get it for them.

(University Place Elementary School, Tuscaloosa Alabama)

Also earlier today we helped out a person whose house was demolished in the neighborhood of Arcadia and it was just amazing how everything that you own becomes important to you the moment that you have to make a decision on what you need to take at that moment in time. The person herself had a hard time taking the response for help. She was so shocked, that she thought she didn’t need help, it was like she was embarrassed, she ended up realizing she truly needed it. An all day or two day event took place within 3 hours.

(inside the house I was working)

(outside the house I was working)

I was not directly affected by the tornado, by the means that my stuff was damaged and that I still have a home. I was affected emotionally to a city where I have been living a love/hate relationship with for the past three years. The city that gave me my first job straight out of college, the city that my husband and I moved to together, the city where everyone comes together in the spirit of a college. I am a emotional wreck. I cried when the tornado was hitting as I was hiding in a closet and out of fear and anxiety snapped at someone in the room who I was close too (whom i have apologized to and I hope she forgives me), I cried at every footage I saw (finally on t.v. when we visited a friends house who had power), I was cold to my parents who called to check on me and my loved one, not out of annoyance, but out of shock, I cried the moment I went and saw one of the areas that was affected badly (Forrest Lake), I cried just looking up in the sky where I saw the tornado had given us a new skyline to see and holes in the ground that is just pure earth. I have had what I want to call permanent tears, its the same feeling you have when your allergies are really bad and your eyes keep on running, except this time the cause isn’t allergies. I will continue to help in anyway that I can to make sure that I help this city that I have learned to call home and the love/hate relationship for this city has just changed to love. We are Alabama.

Want to help?

https://www.ua.edu/advancement/giving/donate/?division=2&account=349

http://www.temporaryemergencyservice.org/

1. Alabama Red Cross- 205-827-2681, 205-827-3113, 205-619-7181. Donate Now Link: https://chapterneighborhood.wufoo.com/forms/online-donations-midalabama-chapter. To those who have made a donation to the Red Cross Tuscaloosa/West Alabama chapter, PLEASE CHECK your receipt. Although someone clicked West Alabama, the donation got sent to Birmingham. If you have the same problem, call 205-439-7800 (press “6” for fundraising). If you haven’t made a donation, you may want to hold off until the issue is resolved. However, other sources say all money stays local. Use your judgment.

2. American Red Cross- Donate Now Link: https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?idb=873325038&df_id=4993&4993.donation=form1

1-800-Red Cross

3. DCH Foundation’s Tornado Workers Assistance Fund- www.supportdch.org OR www.dchsystem.com.

Please Designate Tuscaloosa Tornado Workers’ Assistance Fund

Checks mailed to: DCH Foundation, Inc., Tuscaloosa Tornado Workers’ Assistance Fund, 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.

4. Tuscaloosa Disaster Relief Fund- Those of you who wish to make donations to the relief and cleanup for T-Town can make checks payable to and mail to West Alabama Chamber Of Commerce, PO Box 020410, Tuscaloosa, Al 35402. Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama- (205) 758-7588. http://www.tuscaloosachamber.com/

5. Governor’s Relief Fund for Tornado Relief

http://www.servealabama.gov/2010/2011%20Tornadoes/Response.aspx

6. Salvation Army- www.salvationarmyusa.org. Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY and designate April 2011 Tornado Outbreak. Text “GIVE” to 80888. This does not necessarily designate Tornado victims. Checks may be made out to The Salvation Army Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 100339, Atlanta, GA 30384-0339. Designate “April 2011 Tornado Outbreak.”

7. Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions- Donate Now link:http://www.alsbom.org/feature1

8. United Way of West Alabama- 2720 Sixth Street, Suite 100, Tuscaloosa. 205-345-6640. Needs nonperishable food items, all clothes, tarps (blue or black), ladies’ hygiene products (to be distributed by the Red Cross), cash donations by credit card at www.uwwa.org (100 percent stays local).

9. Image Makers- 2518 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa. 205-366-1986. Official drop-off station for United Way. Needs personal items, snacks, pillows, bottled water, blankets, nonperishable foods, personal hygiene items and baby items.

10. Valley View Baptist Church- 8820 Hwy 69 South, Tuscaloosa. 205-752-0977. Needs clothes and cash to be distributed by the State Baptist Disaster Relief.

11. St. Mark United Methodist Church- 1421 McFarland Blvd., Northport, AL. 205-339-5990. Needs nonperishable food, clothes, volunteers with medical experience.

12. Alabama Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Agency- www.alsbom.org/feature5. Needs money for local relief and rebuilding churches.

13. First United Methodist Church- 800 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa. 205-345-7261. Needs cash donations, water donations and people to unload water. For their school relief drive, donate highlighters, construction paper, reams of white cardstock, Post-It Notes, staplers and staples, tape dispensers and tape, black and red pens, adult scissors, paper clips, hole punchers, copy paper. Please purchase a plastic bin (with lid) of appropriate size to contain your donated items. Bring that bin to the church and place it in the Chanda Fehler Room. (This is the birthday party room next door to the gym.) We would love to have these supplies no later than Tuesday, May 3. These supplies will then be taken to the teachers who have lost years of classroom resources and materials.

14. Compassionate Coalition- 205-561-4169 or 205-349-2797. Needs volunteers for debris cleanup, help filling out insurance and FEMA paperwork for elderly, disabled and low-income people.

15. Capstone Church- 1907 University Blvd., 205-366-1581. Needs nonperishable foods, water, diapers, baby food.

16. Temporary Emergency Services- 1705 15th St., 205-758-5535. Immediate needs: Non-perishable food items, clothing, all sizes, tarps (blue/black for covering holes in roofs). Also, toiletries, bottled water, and monetary donations.

17. Tuscaloosa Academy- 205-758-4462. 420 Rice Valley Rd. N. Needs clothing.

18. Tuscaloosa Flower Shoppe- 2208 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa. 205-758-3065. Items needed: water, canned goods, diapers, children’s clothing, etc. Drop off between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

19. TourismCARES- 1305 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa. Will begin accepting donations on Monday. Canned goods, money, clothes, etc. They are working with the local Red Cross and United Way.

20. Verner Elementary- 205-759-3667. 2701 Northridge Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-1641. Donate school supplies.

21. Alma Foundation/Sweet Home Fund c/o Bryant Bank- PO Box 2087, Birmingham, AL 35201. Coach Anthony Grant has opened a foundation to support the rebuilding and restoration projects. You can make a donation at any Bryant Bank in the state. You can mail in to the above address or make deposits with the tellers at any Bryant Bank location.

22. The Downs neighborhood- near Hargrove Road, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401. Need chainsaws and operators today and tomorrow.

23. University of Alabama Acts of Kindness Fund- All contributions made will be used to help University staff and students.

Website: https://www.ua.edu/advancement/giving/donate/?division=2&account=349

24. Tuscaloosa City Board of Education- 1210 21st Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401. 205-759-3700. Items may be brought or shipped. Supplies for Students Include: Clear or mesh backpacks, Notebook paper, Scissors, Rulers, Pencils, Pens, Binders, Crayons, Calculators for middle and high school students, Markers, Three-pronged folders. Supplies for Teachers Include: Crayons, Highlighters, Markers, Safety scissors, Construction paper, 20 lb. white copy paper.

25. Tuscaloosa City PTA Council Tornado Disaster Relief Fund-http://www.helptuscaloosaschools.com/. Accepts monetary donations for Alberta Elementary and University Place in the city of Tuscaloosa and Holt Elementary in Tuscaloosa County.

26. Convoy of Hope- www.convoyofhope.com. Make monetary donations online. Convey of hope is partnering with Calvary Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa, 1121 Paul W Bryant Drive. They will be giving away free food every day (as long as it is needed and as long as they have the food to give) in the south parking lot of the church from 8am - 7pm. Convoy of Hope is a faith based organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreaches, disaster response and partner resourcing.

27. Happy Clothes- can be found on Facebook under “Happy Clothes Community Pages” Donating 100% of sales to the Tuscaloosa Tornado Relief effort. Donating to Project Blessing! View available clothes to pick out one for your child. FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the USA.

28. Humane Society Flea Market-3201 Main Ave, Northport, AL. Drop off these essential items for animal rescue efforts: crates, carriers, pet food, pet beds, blankets, dog collars and leashes, pet bowls, etc. for rescue and relief. Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sunday: 5/1: noon-5pm. Monday: 5/2: 10am-5pm. Check back for drop-off times all next week.

29. West Alabama Food Bank- P.O. Box 805, 3160 McFarland Blvd., Northport, AL 35476.http://www.westalabamafoodbank.org/. 205-333-5353. Donate money online. Or text the word FOOD to 27722 to give $10. All funds stay in West Alabama.

30. Northridge Baptist Church- 205-758-5599, 4115 Watermelon Road, Northport, AL. Suggested items to donate: Bottled water, juice, non-perishable individually wrapped food that does not need to be cooked such as peanut butter crackers, protein bars, chips, cookies, pop top canned vegetables and meats, toiletries such as toothbrush, deodorant, soap, washcloths, brushes, gently used or new toys, gently used or new clothes, household items, diapers/wipes.

31. Project Blessings- www.projectblessings.org. Contact: Ashlin Sprayberry Bennett (205) 454-7516. Accepting monetary donations through the website. Click donate. Call to donate these needed supplies: clothes- especially boys clothes, prepackaged underwear and socks- shoes, toys, water, hot dogs, Hamburgers, sandwich meat, peanut butter and jelly, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, diapers, wipes, toilet paper, Ziplock baggies, antibacterial wipes, plastic grocery bags you’ve been saving, and boxes!

32. Standa*wear- http://standawear.storenvy.com/

. Purchase novelty Tuscaloosa Tornado T-shirts. The proceeds will be split among United Way, West Alabama Food Bank & the Red Cross.

33. Tuscaloosa Flower Shoppe- 205-758-3065. 2208 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa. Collecting water, canned goods, diapers, children’s clothes, or anything you can give. No donation too small.

34. Graceway Baptist Church- 708 Bridge Ave, Northport, AL 35476. (205) 339-3790. Accepting all donations of supplies and money.

35. Northridge Fitness- 205-752-1201. 1825 Mcfarland Blvd North, Suite A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2197. Call to donate blood.

36. Forest Lake United Methodist Church- http://forestlakeumc.org/. 205-758-6667. 1711 4th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Having a toy drive this Sunday, May 1, from 2pm to 5pm.

37. Northport Church of Christ- http://www.northportcoc.org/. (205) 339-6211. 2700 44th Avenue, Northport, AL. Building is behind the Co-Op in Norhport. Asking for donations of any kind whether it be supplies, money, or time. On site from 7AM to 8 PM Saturday. Diapers and baby products are the lowest, but canned goods, anything non perishable. Plates and forks, etc. too.

38. First Wesleyan Church- http://www.firstwesleyan.com/#/tuscaloosa-relief. Check out this comprehensive website for a complete list of how to donate financially or supplies. They list everything out in detail. Their phone is: 205-752-4251. 1501 McFarland Blvd. North. Tuscaloosa, AL 35406.

39. Five Points Baptist- www.fivepointsbaptist.com. 3718 36th Street,

Northport, AL 35473-2908. (205) 339-3220. Contact: thefarleys2910@yahoo.com. Intersection of Hwy 82 & 43. Donate bags, lots of them, not necessarily the disposable kind, to carry things in. Also, hot dogs, water or chips.

40. First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa- http://www.firsttuscaloosa.org/. 721 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 205-345-7554. Donation needs: Prepared hygiene kits and the supplies to make them. Contents of one kit: shampoo, washcloth, comb, bar of soap, toothpaste, toothbrush. Items should be trial or sample size and placed in a quart or gallon sized Ziploc bag. Items can be brought to the church (Fellowship Hall, 8th street welcome center side) Saturday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. or bring them Sunday morning.

41. ABC 33/40’s Alabama Tornado Relief Telethon- To give, call 855-444-0414.

42. Tuscaloosa Parks and Recreation (PARA)- Bring ready to serve food to Snow Hinton Park, 1000 Hargrove Road East, Tuscaloosa.

43. Mellow Mushroom- 2230 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. 205-758-0112. Donate non-perishable food items, bottled water and hygiene products for tornado victims.

44. DKE Fraternity House- Contact: Patrick Morris at pdmorris@crimson.ua.edu. Located on University Blvd across the street from the Walk of Champions at BDS. Donate food and supplies at the house beginning at 9:30 AM Saturday. Supplies include: Dry erase markers, paper, pencils, pens, binders, etc., diapers, wipe-ups, canned foods, frozen foods, sandwich meat, casual clothes, over the counter medicine,toothpaste, deodorant, blankets, towels, rain gear and anything else that may benefit the relief effort. Also, houses where we can cook food, grills for the backyard, to-go boxes for packaging food, and trash bags.

45. Nashville Donations- Contact: Allison Wilkerson. (205)-454-9853 FB page for donation details: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=206366052729146. Anything you can give would be great!!!

therammerjammer: Alabama Tornado Outbreak Recovery Really Just...

Mon, 02 May 2011 18:12:54 -0400

therammerjammer:

Alabama Tornado Outbreak Recovery Really Just Beginning

The official count from City Hall is that 5,013 homes and businesses in city of Tuscaloosa damaged or destroyed, and that doesn’t even include Alberta, Holt or surrounding areas.

Thankfully the number of deaths related to the storm is down to 236 with 40 from Tuscaloosa. You can see the names of those that passed by clicking here. Very sad stuff as the first name on the list is that of a 1 year old girl.

As you can see from this photo of the planned front page and the one that was actually on news stands today, the southern tornados have taken a backseat to the amazing news that Osama Bin Laden was killed by US forces. By no means am I suggesting to stop celebrating this national victory but while doing so continue to be aware of your fellow citizens that have lost their lives and those that are suffering still.

Here are some direct resources for helping tornado victims:

GiveTuscaloosa

T-Town Relief

University of Alabama - Help Bama Hub

UA Greek Relief Fund

Ladyfest Deep South 2011 mourns for its city. Please help us, the greater state of Alabama, and the deep south in any way you can.

Remember 4/27/11 - Please don't forget about the 300+ people DEAD in Alabama alone and even more people unnaccounted for...

Mon, 02 May 2011 18:10:46 -0400

Remember 4/27/11 - Please don't forget about the 300+ people DEAD in Alabama alone and even more people unnaccounted for...:

jessica-dianne:

I realize that everyone will have different reactions to the death of Osama bin Laden. To some, it brings you peace and happiness and I rejoice for you. For others, we are currently surrounded by death and destruction and it’s hard to celebrate the death of one individual when we so desperately need help. I am happy for America and the world that an evil person is gone from this Earth. But we in Alabama and other states (MS, GA) who’ve been DEVASTATED by a natural disaster have quickly been forgotten. There are no links or coverage on major home page websites. Newspapers and TV outlets are focused on one man. Don’t let the evilness that was Osama bin Laden take away from what’s important. We cannot spend all of our time on him, when there are people here dying, missing, and have lost everything. I beg of you to continue to spread the world about this disaster. If you don’t understand its magnitude, look at pictures. Look at numbers. This disaster has been rated on the same level as Katrina. Does that put it in perspective for you? Help us.

The Ladyfest Deep South 2011 Program Guide

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:28:00 -0400

The Ladyfest Deep South 2011 Program Guide:

Please Download this pdf of the program guide for activities this week-end. Full scheduling line-up is included, as well as, information about each of the bands performing and where. We ask that you please download and print this information to keep with you throughout the week-end!! Thanks and we’ll see you soon!!

Get your LADYFEST DEEP SOUTH 2011 tote bags now!!! ONLY $8!...

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:11:53 -0400

Get your LADYFEST DEEP SOUTH 2011 tote bags now!!! ONLY $8! It’s a STEAL!

LADYFEST DEEP SOUTH 2011 PRESENTS:KIN4LIFE & NICKY CLICKLIVE...

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:01:00 -0400

LADYFEST DEEP SOUTH 2011 PRESENTS:

KIN4LIFE & NICKY CLICK

LIVE at L&N Train Station

April 15, 2011

Doors Open at 8:00

Ages 19 & up to enter

$15 Cover

See KIN4LIFE LIVE! April 15, 2011* L&N Train Station ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:56:00 -0400

*See KIN4LIFE LIVE! * April 15, 2011*

*L&N Train Station*

*Doors Open at 8:00 * 19&up! * $15 *

*Opening performance by Nicky Click*

*Ladyfest Deep South 2011*

See Nicky Click: LIVE! April 15, 2011**L&N Train Station,...

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:52:00 -0400

*See Nicky Click: LIVE! * April 15, 2011*

*L&N Train Station, Downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama*

*Doors Open at 8:00 * 19&up! * $15 Cover*

*Opening for KIN4LIFE!!*

*Ladyfest Deep South 2011*

Join us in calling attention to the silencing effect of...

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:40:05 -0400

Join us in calling attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBTQ harassment and bullying.

Friday, April 15
Noon: Silent Lunch -Ferguson Plaza
3 pm: Open Discussion With women from the Alapine Community Ferguson Forum
6 pm: Breaking the Silence -Reception to follow - Ferguson Game Room

Other Happenings
Breaking Boundaries Exhibit Reception
Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 PM
Alabama Art Kitchen
2626 University Blvd.

Bullied screening and panel discussion
Thursday, April 21 at 6:00 PM 118 Graves Hall

LadyFest Events
Friday, April 15
1-3 pm - ten Hoor 125 - Screening of PBS’s In the Life episode featuring Kin4Life - Q&A session to follow with Kin4Life’s IQ and Nor
9 pm - L&N Train Station (downtown) Kin4Life Concert!

Day of Silence Events sponsored by: Housing and Residential Communities, Student Involvement and Leadership, New College, Graduate School, Gender and Race Studies, University Presbyterian Church, Capstone Alliance, Women’s Resource Center, Spectrum, and Safe Zone.

Friday April 151pm=In the LifeFree Screening and Q&A with...

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:03:00 -0400

Friday April 15

1pm=In the LifeFree Screening and Q&A with KIN4LIFE at
ten Hoor 125, University of Alabama
8pm= KIN4LIFEConcert with opening act Nicky Click at L&N Train Station- $15

Saturday April 16

10am = Consciousness Raising Session at Chloe’s Cup
1pm = Multiple Band Showcase at Oz Music
2:30pm = Informal Picnic at Snow Hinton Park
9pm= Multiple Band Showcase at Green Bar-$10

Sunday April 17

12pm= Art and Craft Expo with Multiple Artist Performances and Feminist
Workshops at Grace Aberdeen Habitat Alchemy and Alabama Art Kitchen

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Where is this being held, or should I say where in Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa is a big place so how would I find it. Where are the crafts tables and where will the workshops be held.

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:59:30 -0400

Friday’s Campus event with KIN4LIFE is at the University of Alabama - ten Hoor rrom 125

Friday’s concert is at L&N Station

Saturday - consciousness raising group at Chloe’s Cup
multiple band showcases at Oz Music, Green Bar, and Baby House
And a picnic at Snow Hinton Park

Sunday the arts and crafts expo will be held at Grace Aberdeen and Alabama Art Kitchen

How much do the events cost?!

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:56:19 -0400

Friday’s campus even with KIN4LIFE is Free. The concert that evening with KIN4LIFE & Nicky Click is $15.

Saturday’s events are free except for the Multiple Band Showcase at Green Bar which is $10

And Sunday’s arts and crafts expo is FREE!

GET YOUR LADYFEST T-SHIRTS TODAY!!! ONLY $15!!! CONTACT...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:36:51 -0400

GET YOUR LADYFEST T-SHIRTS TODAY!!! ONLY $15!!!

CONTACT ladyfestdeepsouth2011@gmail.com OR COME BY DEPT OF GENDER & RACE STUDIES MAIN OFFICE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA - MANLY HALL 104

The fun-filled week-end will include performances by: KIN4LIFE,...

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:13:14 -0400

The fun-filled week-end will include performances by: KIN4LIFE, NICKY CLICK, TWAT SAUCE, BUFFALO BANGERS, DIRTY FIST, THE WEEKS, TROPHY WIFE, KENNY THE BOWLEGGED GORILLA, TEAADORA, ART PINSOF, ALLISON MILHAM, BENDER, SHE KEEPS BEE, 8 INCH BETSY, DEAD BALLOONS, GHETTOBIRD, PISS SHIVERS, and YOUNGER SIBLINGS!!!

Friday will feature Kin4Life in an all-day event beginning with an afternoon workshop followed later that evening with a concert. Kin4Life has recently released a track on homophobia and violence, and they have been touring college campuses to educate groups about homophobia, misogyny, and violence in hip hop. They were featured on an episode of In the Life, a PBS documentary series, which PBS ran for 2 months this past summer (given heightened attention to school violence). Since then, they have been screening the episode and facilitating a Q & A to educate different campus groups about the importance of defying stereotypes.

Saturday will feature a multiple band showcase at different locations throughout Tuscaloosa all-day and all night, as well as, an informal feminist picnic in the park! There will also be some scheduled Consciousness-Raising groups that day with times and locations TBA.

Sunday will feature an arts and crafts expo with multiple artists performing throughout the day and into the evening, as well as, different feminist workshops (specific details TBA)! Vendors will be present with cool goods!

Outline of Events

April 15

ALL DAY = Day of Silence (to be broken that evening by Kin4Life)
1pm-3pm = University of Alabama campus: FREE event - screening of PBS’s In The Life episode featuring Kin4Life, followed by Q & A with Kin4Life’s IQ + Nor, ten Hoor 125
9pm = Kin4Life Concert at L&N Train Station!

April 16

10am = Consciousness Raising Session at Chloe’s Cup

1pm-5pm = Multiple Band Showcase at Oz Music
2:30pm = Informal Picnic at Snow Hinton Park
9pm-2am = Multiple Band Showcase at Green Bar

April 17

12pm-2am = Art and Craft Expo with Multiple Artist Performances and Feminist Workshops at the Grace Aberdeen Habitat Alchemy lot in downtown Tuscaloosa. Grace Aberdeen is a shop that specializes in original art and vintage furnishings using cutting edge ideas on upcycled items, from reupholstering vintage furniture to handmade goods.

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Back by popular demand! Ladyfest Deep South 2011 bracelets! $3...

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:57:51 -0400

Back by popular demand! Ladyfest Deep South 2011 bracelets! $3 Students, $5 Non-Students.

To get yours contact your favorite LFDS Organizer, email us at ladyfestdeepsouth2011@gmail.com, or come by the UA Gender and Race Department Office in 104 Manly Hall!

CALLING ALL POETS, WRITERS, DANCERS, & STORYTELLERS

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:54:00 -0400

Ladyfest Deep South is looking for performers of spoken word, stories, dance, or any other artistic piece. Performances will be held on Sunday, April 17.Interested? Then send us an email at ladyfestdeepsouth2011@gmail.com with your name, phone number, a few sentences describing what you would like to perform, and your times available.

Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:52:23 -0400

Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp:

What an amazing program! And close to home! You MUST check this out. Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp “To empower young women through music education in a supportive and challenging environment; promoting collaboration and positive self-esteem.” RIGHT ON!

Help fund Ladyfest Deep South 2011 by supporting DHW Designs!

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:46:51 -0400

DHW Designs is teaming up with Ladyfest Deep South 2011! From now until April 15th if you place an order and pay for a monogrammed, eco-friendly tote on her facebook wall she will donate $1 to the organization! All you need to do is “like” the page, scroll through the picture albums, then post on the wall what you’d like to order and the initial you’d like on the bag! Be sure to mention Ladyfest on your order post. You may contact her using the contact button under the profile picture! Thanks for your support!

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS, ARTISTS, & GENERALLY AWESOME FOLKS!!!

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:03:38 -0400

Ladyfest Deep South 2011 is looking for crafters and artists to set up tables on Sunday, April 17 from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Bring your goodies and let the world enjoy your work!

We are also looking for people to hold workshops. On what? You ask. Well that’s up to you! If you have an idea for a workshop, we want to hear about it. Workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday at varying times.

If you are interested in leading a workshop/being a vendor please submit a one paragraph proposal explaining what you are interested in teaching/selling and why you think it would benefit Ladyfest Deep South. Please include equipment and space requirements. Deadline for proposal submissions is FRIDAY, MARCH 25! So do not wait!

Table space will be $25.00 for vendors and you will need to provide your own table.

Ladyfest Deep South is a chance for the Tuscaloosa community to come together to promote and help women and girls. We are committed to building up the feminist community in our area. If you are interested in donating or getting involved please contact Aryn Gieger at aryn.gieger@gmail.com or call (256) 683-9358.

Aryn Gieger
Workshop and Vendor Coordinator
Ladyfest Deep South 2011
aryn.gieger@gmail.com
(256) 683-9358