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Brawdeville: Women in Performance Art Launches New Works Reading Series

You watched them bring the harsh and sometimes hilarious realities of the New York subway system to light in Third Rail Alive. You experienced the idiosyncrasies of pop culture when you took a mixed-media trip through Saturation Nation. Now join Brawdeville as they introduce Speakeasy, a reading series that features new works written and directed by women.

Speakeasy I will feature The Art of Leaving, an original full-length play by Ingrid Jungermann. The hour-long dark comedy reveals the inner-workings of a relationship between two women whose sweet but subtle love boils down to a game of who can tell the harshest truth.

Brawdeville is an all-women’s theater collective that produces two all-original mixed-media variety shows per year. Peruse Brawdeville photos, updated news and performer info at www.myspace.com/brawdeville or www.youtube.com/brawdecam.

*NEW VENUES, READING ADDED!*
Reading Details:
Thursday, November 20 at 7pm – Jimmy 43, 43 East 7th Street (bet. 2nd and 3rd Aves.): F to 2nd Ave./6 to Astor
Saturday, November 22 at 8pm – Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery St. (bet. Houston and Bleeker): F to 2nd Ave./6 to Bleeker
Please stay after the reading for Q & A with the writer and actors!
Tickets: $5 (food & drink sold at venues)

Here is a excerpt from our Hip Tranquil Chick, Kimberly Wilson’s latest column:

“We need not learn Sanskrit or recite the list of yamas and niyamas . . . Rather, we can regularly ask ourselves these questions: Who am I becoming through this practice? Am i becoming the world in which I wish to live?” – Donna Farhi, author of Bringing Yoga to Life

Bonjour from an old farmhouse in the hills of Virginia. I’m here working on my second book, Tranquilista: a girl on-the-go’s guide to a mindfully extravagant life (due out December 2009) while overlooking the James river and amazing fall foliage. While multi-tasking on my living yoga column for a local paper, I came across the above quote and decided to make it the basis of this month’s muse. Taking yoga off the mat has been a strong theme over the years at my yoga studio, Tranquil Space, so I want to elaborate on what that may mean for you in your everyday, busy, Blackberry-toting lives.

To read more: http://www.outimpact.com/healthspiritualityandwellness/

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center is thrilled to celebrate their 11th annual Women’s Event and the 25th anniversary of the organization on Saturday, November 1, 2008, with an evening of cocktails, dining, fabulous silent auction items, dancing and so much more. Women’s Event is the largest and signature gala for women on the east coast and in New York, and a not-to-be missed celebration. And this year Women’s Event will also serve as a salute to “The L Word” in its sixth and final season, with cast members from the iconic series in attendance!

In addition to cast members from “The L Word” attending, the event serves as an awards evening, with this year’s three distinguished honorees including Ilene Chaiken, Creator and Executive Producer of “The L Word;” Stephanie Gibbons, Executive Vice President of Marketing and On-Air Promotion of FX; and Lisa Sherman, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Logo.

Buy tickets by clicking here.

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We recently caught up with the too cute and too fun Lauren Ianuzzi to discuss her love of drag queens, where her music is taking her and a sneak peak at her upcoming Christmas single!

BW: I read your blog on your website (fun!) – I’m sure the drag queens appreciate the shout out when you were talking about your teaser performance at the Cattle Call drag competition at Therapy – how does the drag community embrace you and your music? You know you’re definitely a remix away from having “A Funk I Won’t Forget” to be a
dance single!

Lauren Ianuzzi: Well, last night (9/22), I did another teaser performance in the middle of the “Psycho Babble” drag show at Therapy, and that one was even more fun! The hilarious, saucy drag queens Eve Starr and Mimi Imfurst brought me up onstage before my performance, and we were all trading barbs and doing a bunch of silly banter. The audience loved it, and the casual introduction to me and my persona in the context of the drag community was really important, because I’m not just any old singer…I have quite a theatrical vibe! So, I guess I’d say that so far they like me just fine. Also, my
onstage looks are not far from those of a drag queen: spandex, glitter all
over my face and body, too-short dresses, big hair…it’s almost uncanny,
really. As for the dance remix of “Funk,” I’d be all over that!

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For more information on this amazing festival that is a wonderful showcase of women’s work in many mediums of art. The Estrogenius festival lasts throughout the entire month of October with short plays from award winning playwrights, music and dance performances, as well as visual art exhibits. The festival is entirely volunteer run, and benefits Voices of Africa – a non-profit providing scholarships to young girls in Niger. Don’t miss it!

For more information, visit http://www.estrogenius.org/estro.html – we are proud media sponsors for this event!