M.O.M. (Museum Of Motherhood) & MFI (Motherhood Foundation Inc.) Present; in collaboration with Mamapalooza:
AMPLIFYING THE VOICES OF (M)OTHERS 2010
Mothers in the Arts, Literature, Media and Popular Culture
Academic, Artistic, Cultural and Socially Relevant Presentations Welcome
May 20-22, 2010, Nola Studios and Assorted Venues, New York City
(and other New York Locations)
250 (244) W.54th St. (Between Broadway and 8th)
$25 daytime attendance (per day)
$10 per session attendance
REGISTER ONSITE
Welcome All!
Conference Introduction: Dr. Gina Wong
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Phyllis Chesler
Jill Brooke, Huffington Post
(Photo: Dr. Phyllis Chesler) and more....
This will be the first ever M.O.M. Conference in association with Museum Of Motherhood, MFI (Motherhood Foundation) and Mamapalooza. This is our FIFTH Conference in NYC. Past presentations have included Women's Media Center Partherships as well as Creativity and Lifestyle Conferences at NOLA and 1998 and 1999 conferences in collaboration wtih Mother Academics and Artists from around the world.
Academic, artistic, literary and theatrical presentations will be highlighted with panels, discussions and more.
Bowery Poetry Club, Arlene's Grocery, The Slipper Room and other locations are prepared to host evening performances, poetry readings and featured performances by Conference Attendees and Mamapalooza performers
Music and Art displays have been planned for the Conference Gathering Room at NOLA
Film screenings and additional onsite workshops have been planned
All conference presentations will be archived and placed online under a newly constructed area which will feature TEXT, PHOTOS and VIDEO of all Conference Presentations (*OPTIONAL), at MuseumOfMotherhood.org
Ongoing work of archiving, presenting, highlighting and preserving academic presentations, artistic perspectives and current and historical content is ongoing.
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!
(We found this art at the 'Digital Mom Blog'. Check her out)
2009 PHOTOS AND SCHEDULE
Last Year's Events
MOTHERS GONE MAD: MOTHERHOOD AND MADNESS OPPRESSION AND RESISTANCE
Thursday, May 28 - Saturday, May 30, 2009 with a special outdoor parks performance, May 31st
NOLA STUDIOS, 250 W.54th St. (Between Broadway and 8th) New York City
FEATURING KEYNOTE ADDRESSES BY:
PHYLLIS CHESLER, www.phyllis-chesler.com
PAULA CAPLAN, Ph.D. “Who Decides If Mothers Are Crazy? From Freud’s Mother to Today’s”
ALICIA OSTRIKER “The Mother/Child Papers Revisited”
This completely unique and extraordinary gathering features the finest in top notch presentations on modern mothering perspectives. Academics, activists and artists from around the country present research, and theoretical content with original ideas to stimulate new thinking regarding motherhood and mothering, while challenging and expanding upon currently held views.
In addition to intellectual fare, we'll feature workshops and discussion groups for women, mothers and family partners to explore subjects like: 'The Woman Inside The Mom' and life coaching, love coaching, financial well-being workshops, rock and roll makeovers, women-made film and art presentations, comedy intenisves, and book readings.
