International Women’s Day

RAISING OUR VOICES – March 8, 2019

A celebration of International Women’s Day through women and song 

Raising Our Voices – A Celebration of International Women’s Day is an annual fundraiser for the Howe Sound Women’s Centre in partnership with Arts Whistler. The event showcases local female talent with more than 20 female musicians donating their time and talent to support this community affair.

March 8, 2019 | 5-10pm | Maury Young Arts Centre 
By donation | All proceeds support Howe Sound Women’s Centre
Reception, silent auction, performances by local musicians, cash bar

For event updates visit: https://artswhistler.com/IWD

Our heartfelt thanks to Arts Whistler, Susan Holden, all the performers and to those who came out to Raising Our Voices at the Maury Young Arts Centre to celebrate International Women’s Day through song in 2018. Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $16,000 for Whistler Women’s Centre. 

 

‘EXPOSURE’ ART SHOW, Squamish

On exhibit March 6-April 1 in the Foyer Gallery, Squamish Public Library

The purpose of this show is to honour and celebrate women’s expression in both visual and written form. Enjoy viewing, interpreting, and being moved in a big way by the incredible art of the women in our community around the theme ‘Exposure.’ We will consider the power and potency of International Women’s Day and the creative achievements of women around the globe.

Thanks to Toby Jackson for being the master curator, dj sprouT for the sweet beats, Charlie Olmsted Photography, Zephyr Cafe, Be Clean Naturally for your support. 

 

IWD CIRCLE GATHERING & FUNDRAISER, Squamish

Join an IWD Circle Gathering to celebrate the courage and resilience of women. Andrea Sentesy and Amber Gould will guide you through gentle and intentional yoga, a red thread talking circle, story-telling and Kirtan, all devoted to the Divine Feminine.

Friday March 8th, 2019 6:30-8:30pm at the Yoga Studio Squamish (37776 2nd Ave).

Appies to follow, graciously donated by Northyards Cider Co. to keep the conversation going.

Suggested donation of $25 (please contact Andrea if finances are a barrier). All funds raised will be in support of the Howe Sound Women’s Centre.

To register or inquire, please email Andrea at asentesy@yahoo.ca.