Sugarcoating Motherhood: The 1950s Recipe that Created the Overdone American Mom:
Betsy Duncan Diehl
Sex, Lies, and Feminism: Snapshots from my Mother's Life:Alice Elman
9:30 - 11 (Studio C)
PANEL - Mother Struggles
Spiraling Out of Darkness:Co-presentation with Dr, Gina Wong-Wylie and Jose Pruden on mother's experience as a Metis woman with HIV
Searching for My Mother – The descent into Alzheimer's: Nancy Gerber
11-12:30 (Studio 2)
PANEL - The Emotional and Motivational State Of Motherhood
The International Motherhood Study (IMS) based in Australia, launched in May 2009. The IMS is a comprehensive 131-point anonymous on-line questionnaire gathering demographic information as well as capturing data of mother's emotional and motivational states: Jody Hedley-Ward and Dr. Angela Huntsman
Realities of Motherhood: Lynn Kuechle
11-12:30 (Studio C)
Poetry Workshop & Reading/ Photo Presentations
Rhythm & Rhyme Poetry Class/Workshop: Skye White
Putting Myself In The Picture: Australian Artist Ella Dreyfus reflects on the intersections between her life as a mother and visual artist over the last 25 years - Elle Dreyfus
12:45-1:30 Lunch
Mothers As They're Portrayed In Art, The Scared & The Economy
1:30 - 3:00 (Studio 2)
m/others: Toni Wilkinson
Sacred Feminine, Metaformics and Music: Polly Wood
1:30-3:00 (Studio C)
PRESENTATION & PANEL- The ‘Never Good Enough’ Mother
Reading Oprah Winfrey: A Role Model for the (Never) Good-Enough Mother???: Nicola Pitt
Mothering in Graduate School: Experiences and Strategies: Kelli Hanson
Mothers And Healing
1:30-3:00 (Small Room)
Creativity and Healing: Two Paths Back to Wholeness: Emily Butler
Mothering the child and the child within the Mom: Margaret Bernstein
3:15-4:45 (Studio 2)
PANEL- Mothering and The Experiences Of Mothers In Response To Violence
Presence, Silence and Absence A contemporary art exhibition reflecting on maternal trauma and domestic violence: Ella Dreyfus
How mothers and woman can help effect change in the world: Jennifer Rawlings
Bereaved Mothers’ Experiences of Mothering Children who Grieve and Mourn: Powering Maternal Agency, Authority, Autonomy and Authenticity: Christine Jonas-Simpson
3:15-4:45 (Studio C)
Moms Who Rock
Mums Who Rock! Ester Austin
KORE Band: Real Moms Of Rock 'n Roll
5:00-6:30 (Studio 2)
The Mother Monologues
The Mother Monologues - Straight from PBS Screening and Discussion: Lynn Kuechle
SATURDAY
10:00-11:30 (Small Studio 10th Floor)
PANEL-Mothers In Film & Music
The Power of 'Precious': Films as Contested Pedagogical Narratives of Race, Gender and Mothering: Camille Wilson Cooper
Finding One's Passion:Kim Jennings
10:00-11:30 (Studio 2)
Writing Motherhood And The Feminist Option
Visibility: Writing The Realities Of Motherhood: Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie
11:45-1:15 (Small Studio 10th Floor)
Art & Motherhood
Challenging Births in Clay: Images and Symbols of the Mother in Contemporary Ceramics: Dr. Courtney Weida
Momma Love; How the Mother Half Lives; a journey through photography: Ali Smith
11:45-1:15 (Studio 2)
Shattering Sterotypes And Highlighting Moms In The Media
Rebekah Spicgulia (Women's Media Center)
1:15-2:00 (Clean up and Close Out)
OVERVIEW and MORE WITH EVENING EVENTS AROUND TOWN
This year's M.O.M. Conference Schedule, NYC
Thursday May 20, 9AM-6PM DAYTIME: Check in Nola Studios and full day of academic and artistic performances. Film screenings simultaneously throughout the day. Registration room will feature music on the 'Sacred Feminine' with Pollywood, Radwoman, compliments of the Museum Of Motherhood. Round table discussions, book sales and vendor items. We have 20 tables available for $125 each ($50 per day, Sat. 1/2 day $25) To register for a table click here. 244 West 54th St. NYC 10019
Thursday May 20 6-7:30 Mixer at Nola (Private) then enjoy a reading and production of 'Fear & Desire' by Alana Ruben Free 7:30-9PM Studio B 10th floor 244 W. 54th $10 suggested donation.
Friday May 21, 9AM-6PM DAYTIME: full day of academic and artistic performances. Film screenings simultaneously throughout the day. Registration room will feature music on the 'Sacred Feminine' with Polly Wood, Radwoman, compliments of the Museum Of Motherhood. Round table discussions, book sales and vendor items.
Friday May 21, 9AM-6PM EVENING: Bowery Poetry Club, SEE PERFORMERS LIST and VIDEO here, spoken word, poetry and prose performances 8-10PM 308 Bowery New York, NY 10012-2802 (212) 614-0505 $10 + 2 Drink Minimum. MAP IT
Saturday May 22, 10AM-2PM DAYTIME: Nola Studios -M.O.M. Conference and MAMAPALOOZA speakers and presentations continue.
Saturday May 22, 2PM-6PM DAYTIME: Arlene's Grocery, SEE PERFORMERS LIST, singer/songwriters, rock and roll and Mom Bands perform. Bring the kids. Dance. See the talent. Bar will be open. Food across the street. $10 per couple (Kids Free) 95 Stanton St. MAP IT
Saturday May 22, 6:30 PM Full Metal Mamas Comedy at Broadway Comedy Club 318 W. 53rd St. NYC $15 pre paid/call and register pre-event using the code MAMAPALOOZA tix are $10 at the door, plus 2 drink minimum. Call Barbara 646.639.9803 or write BSinger@gmail.com 318 West 53rd 10019 212.757.2323
Saturday May 22, 8PM EVENING:Hot Mama Burlesque with Raven Snook. This annual event, back for it's 3rd installment features a slew of bodacious babes and has been a blast for everyone attending. The Slipper Room, NYC. 167 Orchard St.(at Stanton) Tix $10 Press Inquiries: Raven Snook917.941.9040
Sunday May 23, ALL DAY: Seventh Annual Mamapalooza Outdoor Extravaganza Festival in Association with Summer On The Hudson at Riverside Park So. On the pier. Entrance at West. 68th St and the river. Yogathon starts at 11 AM. Music noon -5PM. Mom Rock Bands featuring Moey's Music, KORE (Mamapalooza band of the year), poetry by Skye White, Women-owned business vendors, activities for the kids - A passionate, engaging day of women and mom-branded entertainment, business and activism. Entrance at West Side (By The River and 68th St in front of Trump Towers) SEE IT
*Mamapalooza Members Attend Conference At Nola For $74.99 JOIN
$25 Per Day Conference Charge
$10 Per Session
All evening events are ala carte l Merchandise Tables Available for a nominal fee!
