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"This opportunity was brought to you courtesy of feminism."
-- Marie C. Wilson, President, Ms Foundation for Women
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All events take place in Rochester, NY unless otherwise noted. |
Aug 16
5:30 pm |
Rochester NOW Potluck and Pool Party
At the home of our Rochester NOW president. Meet Rochester NOW PAC endorsed candidates. Bring a dish to pass and your bathing suits. Donations for the candidates will be accepted. For more information email info@rochesternow.org. |
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Aug 21
11am - 6pm |
19th Amendment Festival
Celebrate the 90th anniversary of woman suffrage. Women gained the right to vote on August 26, 1920!
Recognize the achievement that took more than 70 years of
relentless work by thousands of women and men!
The festival begins in the Susan B. Anthony Park between Madison
and King streets at 11 a.m. with an opening by the Honorable Louise Slaughter, Member of Congress and the reading of proclamations
from the Town of Brighton and Monroe County.
Enjoy music and dance presentations by students from the
Hochstein School of Music and Dance in the park from noon to 4 p.m.
Take a tour of the National Historic Landmark Susan B. Anthony
House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a reduced price.
Enjoy a walking tour of the historic neighborhood at 1 p.m. and
3 p.m., beginning in the park.
Visit the food and craft vendors.
Listen to the peace troubador, Cecilia St. James, in an inspirational concert beginning at 4:30 p.m. presented by the M.K. Gandhi
Institute for Peace.
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Aug 21
5:30 pm |
The National Women's Hall of Fame 2010 Signature Dinner
Celebrating the Veteran Feminists of America. Hotel Clarence, 108 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY. See website for more information. |
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Aug 22
3-7 pm |
Womonstock Her; outdoor multi-artist event
Featuring the women of Sistas Sayin'Somethin'; Produced by Culture Starts With ART! & Evolutionary Girls. Families welcomed. Wheelchair friendly. AGL signed interpreted. Bring your lawn chair. $12 or $8 per person for groups of 3 or more. Ellison Park, Creekside Lodge. |
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Oct 8 - 10 |
Grand Opening Weekend of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center
See website for all activiites - in Rochester and Fayettville, NY. |
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