Siren Nation: Celebrating Women, Art, Community

Music at Siren Nation 2007Film Festival at Siren Nation 2007Workshops at Siren Nation 2007Community Marketplace at Siren Nation 2007

Kickoff Dance Party
9:00 pm
Holocene
1001 SE Morrison
Portland OR 97214

DJ Anjali
DJ Beyonda
Tahoe Jackson
Ms. Su'ad


With MC Miz Kitty

Live Music

Doors at 6:00
Show at 7:00

Wonder Ballroom

128 NE Russell
Portland OR 97212





Team Dresch!

11:45 pm Friday


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Swallows


Swallows

10:45 pm Friday

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Liv Warfield


Liv Warfield

10:00 pm Friday

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Alela Diane


Alela Diane

9:15 pm Friday

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Myshkin's Ruby Warblers


Myshkin's Ruby Warblers

8:30 pm Friday

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Sugar ShortWave


Sugar ShortWave

7:45 pm Friday


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Blübird

7:00 pm Friday

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With MC Marie Fleischmann

Live Music

Doors at 6:00
Show at 7:00

Wonder Ballroom

128 NE Russell
Portland OR 97212

Swan Island


Swan Island

12:00 pm Saturday

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Siren's Echo

11:05 pm Saturday

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Mirah

10:10 pm Saturday

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Tracy Grammer

9:30 pm Saturday

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Marisa Anderson


Marisa Anderson

8:50 pm Saturday

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Jamie Stillway


Jamie Stillway

8:10 pm Saturday

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Ashleigh Flynn

7:35 pm Saturday

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The Flat Mountain Girls

7:00 pm Saturday

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The Film Festival takes place on Saturday, November 3
The Clinton St. Theater
2522 SE Clinton Street
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Film Festival
Noon - 5:00
The Clinton St. Theater
2522 SE Clinton Street

NOON


Plum
by Sarah Lipkin

Film Synopsis
Filmmaker Bio



Winter Return
by Chelsea Walton

Film Synopsis
Filmmaker Bio

  Bartlett Pear
by Melanie Brown


Film Synopsis
Filmmaker Bio


My American Grandmother
by Aysha Ghazoul

Film Synopsis
Filmmaker Bio

1:30pm



Binary Dolls
by Melanie Brown


Film Synopsis
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Power in Numbers
by Elizabeth Starkey

Film Synopsis
Filmmaker Bio



'Stache Dance
by Elizabeth Starkey

Film Synopsis
Filmmaker Bio



Dresses
by Annie Maribona

Film Synopsis
Filmmaker Bio



Defending A Choice for women
by Beverly Yuen Thompson

Film Synopsis
Filmmaker Bio

2:30pm

Independent Intervention
by Tonje Hessen Schei

Film Synopsis
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4:00 pm

Boy I
by Samantha Feder


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Workshops
Sunday 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kennedy School
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211

11:00-12:00 pm

Workshop:
  Social Revolution through Rejection of Shame
Led by:
  Stacy Bias
Description:
  Stacy Bias, founder of FatGirl Speaks, hosts an interactive, conversational workshop on the power of buying out of the arbitrary physical ideal, the joy of embracing a larger spectrum of beauty, and the truly revolutionary act of loving one's body.
Location:   Room 1


Workshop:
  Boldly Airing the Female Voice: Church of Girl Radio
Led by:
  Mary Ann Naylor + Christopher Dylan Massey
Description:
  Church of Girl is an international music media site with a nonstop internet radio stream, videos, interviews, and a whole world of independent women in music. Join CoG founders for a Q&A and listening party where they’ll share some of their favorite music from bands and artists in Portland, around the US, and beyond!
Location:   Room 2


Workshop:
  Qigong: A Healing Practice
Led by:
  Julie Porter
Description:
  Description: Qigong is an ancient Chinese self-healing technique that utilizes movement, meditation, visualization, and breath work. This workshop will explore simple Qigong techniques that restore the flow of qi or vital energy. As we quiet ourselves and reconnect with the natural movement of qi, we enhance our awareness, creativity, and sense of wellbeing.
Location:   Room 3

12:15-2:00 pm

Workshop:
  Women in the Literary Arts
Led by:
  Kathleen Bryson, author and film director; Ariel Gore, founder of Hip Mama magazine, and Debbie Rasmussen, publisher of Bitch magazine
Description:
  Whether you are a writer, a reader, an editor, or an organizer, words influence the way we think. This panel of women will discuss their personal experiences of empowerment through the literary arts, and will facilitate discussion with workshop participants.
Location:   Room 1


Workshop:
  Creative Mask-Making
Led by:
  Tamara Crafts
Description:
  Bring out and play with your inner Siren in this wild women mask-making workshop!
Location:   Room 2


Workshop:
  Know Your Bike, Ride Your Bike!
Led by:
  Mariana Copene and Finn Grey of City Bikes Workers Cooperative
Description:
  Empowering people with bicycle knowledge... In a relaxed atmosphere learn basic bike mechanics. We'll be going over flat fixes, brake adjustment, and the parts of your bike.
Location:   Room 3

2:15-3:30 pm

Workshop:
  Radical Women Fight the Encroaching Police State
Led by:
  Jen Laverdure
Description:
  Radical Women, a socialist feminist leadership training organization, will discuss the need for workers and activists to unite to combat the implementation of police state measures in our workplaces. Come learn about successful fights against Homeland Security and how you can get involved.
Location:   Room 1


Workshop:
  Independent Publishing Resource Center
Led by:
  Nicole Georges
Description:
  In this workshop, you'll learn the historical and contemporary significance of zines by women, plus the skills necessary for making your own zine. Participants may even make their own practice zine on the spot.
Location:   Room 2


Workshop:
  Getting to the Core of Hurt: Relational Aggression and Girls
Led by:
  Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon
Description:
  Relational aggression is behavior that goes largely ignored because it is so normalized in our culture, by girls and adults alike. Service providers, school staff, parents and the public at large readily recognize the need to reduce peer on peer violence as well as violence in schools and the community. However, little attention has been given to the specific ways violence is expressed between female peers: namely, by undermining the social networks and isolating girls from each other.
Location:   Room 3

3:45-5:00 pm

Workshop:
  Outside the Gender Boxes
Led by:
  Chris Baunach, Stephanie Jahnke, and Evaleigh Zehr
Description:
  Gender is a complex thing which goes far beyond artificial labels and nuances of language. A panel of people who challenge traditional binary gender boxes will discuss their experiences and facilitate safe, open discussion about gender theory.
Location:   Room 1


Workshop:
  Sustainability in Action!
Led by:
  Mariana Copene of City Bikes Worker Cooperative, Christine Haboush of Working Class Acupuncture and the Seven Star Acupuncture Collective, Megan Hubbs, Instructor of Sustainable Food Systems and Educational Farms capstone at PSU, and Kathleen Walsh of City Repair)
Description:
  Sustainable development was defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. This panel features women speaking about sustainability from cultural, medical, environmental, and social perspectives.
Location:   Room 2


Workshop:
  The Voice Workshop
Led by:
  Mary Beth Felker of The Voice Project
Description:
  In this 75 minute open forum discussion we will talk about all things related to the voice. How to use, avoid abuse, create and express your unique self through the vocal instrument. Bring your questions, bring your frustrations, bring your music and bring your voice. Working one on one with volunteers, Mary Beth will make fast and easy changes to each singer that you can immediately apply to your own voice.
Location:   Room 3

Community Marketplace
Kennedy School
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211

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Sunday 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kennedy School
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211


Kate Stock & Molly Jochem from QuArt PDX

Two visionary artists from QuArt PDX, Portland's queer art collective, showcase a selection of their paintings, mixed-media, and encaustic works.

Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette
Our mission is to provide, promote and protect access to reproductive and sexual healthcare. In addition to our nine area health centers we work to educate the public on how our the services we provide the community are threatened at both a state and national level. Our grassroots organizing program provides you with ways to help. Contact Kyle White at 503.280.6150 ex. 2173 or kyle.white@ppcw.org for more information.

Cherchez La Femme Projects
Cherchez La Femme Projects is a music label and art distribution company. We focus primarily on work made by ladies and queers.

Portland Women’s Crisis Line
PWCL is committed to ending domestic and sexual violence by providing confidential support services and education to empower our community.

Mary Preiser Potts
Showing a collection of "Bird Women" inspired by the work of anthropologist, Marija Gimbutas ("The Civilization of the Goddess").

Jacquelyn Bond
Original watercolor paintings with a political slant available as prints,cards,magnets and stickers.

Pauline Dugas Tait
As a mosaic artist, I specialize in re-using old windows as a "canvas" for my landscape, floral and abstract stained-glass mosaic designs.

Tanithtopia
Artistic one-of-a-kind jewelry for you and ceramic sculptures for the home/garden. Art is Everywhere.

Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc.
Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting success for women in the trades through education, leadership
and mentorship.

Geri Jarvis Jewelry, etc.
Primarily jewelry and business card holders from made from found objects such as plastic, wood and stone.

In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources
In Other Words is the last remaining non-profit feminist bookstore in the country. We specialize in feminist books and local women's crafts, art, and music. We host lively open mics, feisty feminist discussion groups, and rockin' music shows, to name a few of our community events. We are a meeting space and resource center, and we a are predominantly volunteer-run organization!

Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp For Girls
The Rock’n’Roll Camp for Girls, a 501(c)3 non-profit, builds girls self-esteem through music creation and performance. Providing workshops and technical training, we create leadership opportunities, cultivate a supportive community of peers and mentors, and encourage social change and the development of life skills.

Adelante Mujeres
Adelante Mujeres is dedicated to the holistic education and empowerment of low-income Latina women and their families.

Stephanie’s Versatile Designs
Unique styles of beaded jewelry - where you'll find color, fun, and elegance.

Janet Freeman
Janet Freeman is a freelance photographer and writer, aiming to capture in words and in pictures that which escapes the page.

Micki Selvitella
Northern Heart Designs

Bitch Magazine: Feminist Response to Pop Culture
Bitch is a ground-breaking, thought-provoking magazine of feminism and media criticism that informs, challenges, and entertains.

Anitra Cameron – Coffee Pot People
Inside every coffee pot is some poor soul standing on its head.

The Women of Working Artists
Working Artists LLC is an arts incubator whose mission is to provide empowering environments for artists, emerging or established, whose work fuses art and social contribution. The women of Working Artists exemplify this goal pursuing their own careers as professional artists as well as
working with all kinds of groups where their art form makes a real difference.

The National Vulvar Vestibulitis Organization
VVS awareness, education, and support in your community.

Artists For The Arts
Artists for the Arts raises funding and awareness through the collaborative efforts or artists, businesses, educators, and the community to support in-school arts programs for grades K-12 throughout the Portland Metro area.

Jane A. Prideaux
Clay creations that tickle the senses~ From tea sets to jewelry to dangle dames, sculpture meets function.

Joelle Groendes/Addie Pearl Jewelry Design
Addie Pearl is a collection of fabulous felt baubles that are ridiculously cute! 


SCRAP
SCRAP (School and Community Reuse Action Project) promotes creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.

Radical Women
An international socialist feminist organization training women to be leaders that can bring revolutionary perspective and vision to all the movements for change.

Elizabeth Rohloff
Hats and Bags For the Individual. The Urbanicity Line offers from unique hats and handbags from the sassy and sustainable to the sophisticate. Made in the enclave of Portland Oregon; woman-owned business.

Svetlana
Custom handmade jewelry with Swarovski crystals, pearls and semiprecious stones.

Microcosm Publishing
Microcosm Publishing is an independent publisher and distributor based in Bloomington, IN and Portland, OR, working to add credibility to zine writers and their ethics, teach self empowerment, show hidden history, andnurture people's creative side.

Rebel Cricket Screen Prints
email: rebelcricket@gmail.com
Screen Printing, for the Love of it.

Hippie Chick & Co.
" A variety of handmade treasures, from soaps to journals, candles to tapestries there is something for every taste and style."

KBOO Community Radio

KBOO is a Volunteer-Powered, Non-Commercial, Listener-Sponsored, Full-Strength Community Radio Station Our whose programming fills needs that other media do not, specifically targeting diverse communities and unserved or underserved groups. We also provide access and training to those communities.

The Rooster Farm
We are an arts collective dedicated to the empowerment of the oppressed and disenfranchised especially those who identify as queer and trans. Our medium is through wearable and consumable art which is produced through environmental and socially sustainable means.

Basic Rights Oregon

Amber Marie Studios

Lynne Duddy

Doni Barzoloski

Clarissa Steele


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Please contact Lesley with any questions about the Community Marketplace at Siren Nation 2007.