Posted on: Friday, September 2, 2005
What to see? What to do? Here's the GiRL FeST Hawaii schedule
Advertiser Staff
PANELS AND LECTURES
Building a Beloved Community: Spirit, Form and Place, a talk-story session with Hawaiian women community leaders, including Puanani Burgess, Shawn Kanaiaupuni, Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Lilikala Kame'elehiwa and Mervina Cash-Kaeo, 3-5 p.m. Saturday, University of Hawai'i-Manoa Center for Hawaiian Studies; free.
Anti Sex Slavery Showcase, on Sunday, with Gayle Ferraro's film "Anonymously Yours," about four Burmese women and their experiences with sex trafficking in Southeast Asia, 1 p.m.; a performance by Ishle Park, cast member of Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam on Broadway, 2 p.m.; and a panel discussion on combating sex trafficking and sexual slavery, including speakers Equality Now founder and president Jessica Neuwirth, and Polaris Project co-executive director Derek Ellerman, 2:30-5:30 p.m., UH Architecture Auditorium; free.
A Taste of Power joint lecture, as author and activist Elaine Brown talks about her life as a leader of the Black Panther Party and her daughter, Ericka Abram, discusses being a child of a Panther, 4 p.m. Monday, UH Center for Hawaiian Studies; free.
Panel: Women Organizing for Change, a discussion of the different aspects of women's movements and organizations in current politics; speakers include former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown, UH-Manoa women's studies professor Meda Chesney-Lind, Equality Now president Jessica Neuwirth, and local artist and activist Meleanna Meyer, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, UH Center for Hawaiian Studies; free.
Men's Program, with speakers Jamie Kalven and Jackson Katz discussing the role of men in domestic and sexual violence prevention, from personal and political standpoints, and with special attention to issues of ethnic and racial diversity, 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Manoa Campus Center Ballroom; free.
WORKSHOPS
Youth Speaks Workshop, a spoken-word session that allows participants of all levels to create a body of writing, guided by a series of discussions, and perform spoken word, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5.
Guerrilla Girls Workshop, learn how to become involved in local issues on campus, at home, in the community and beyond, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Mid-Pacific Institute, Kawaiahao Building, second floor; $12.
Zine Workshop, learn about independent media techniques in publishing, and make and publish your own zine, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5.
Rachel Kann Poetry Workshop, featuring Rachel Kann, who mixes page poetry with spoken word, hip-hop and more, 11 a.m. Monday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $10.
Three-Day Girls Self-Defense Program covers standing and ground self-defense techniques, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 1-3 p.m. Sept. 10, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kailua, 25 Kane'ohe Bay Drive; $50. Register: 429-8896, 254-4900 or pepperbamf@aol.com
Improv 101: Bevy Workshop, learn the basics of improv from the women of Bevy, 3-6 p.m. Sept. 11, Mid-Pacific Institute, Kawaiahao Building, second floor; $7.
ART
GiRL FeST Hawaii Gallery Opening Reception, with a performance by Giinko Marischino, DJ Nick and Lady J, and artwork by Teresa Brazen, Michiko Stehrenberger, Margot Quan Knight, Candace Gottschalk, Kate Lopez, Hye Yeon Nam and Elizabeth Baxter, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 9, The ARTS at Marks Garage; art exhibit runs Thursday through Oct. 8, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; free.
PARTIES AND PERFORMANCES
"Feminists Are Funny," an off-Broadway show featuring Guerrilla Girls On Tour, a New York City-based theater collective that humorously addresses the lack of opportunities for women in theater, 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, Mid-Pacific Institute, Kawaiahao Building, second floor; $10 general, $7 pre-sale, $5 for high school students.
Opening Night Party, featuring Grammy nominee Mystic with DJ Bonds, Jennifer Johns, X-Factor, Ishle Park, Mush, Giinko Marischino Dance Collective, Hawaii Radical Cheerleaders, DJ Missy, DJ Zita, DJ Toki, DJ Dawn, Mr. Nick, and others, 9 p.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel at 39 N. Hotel St. and Next Door at 43 N. Hotel St.; 21 and older; $15 general, $10 pre-sale (access to both venues)
HBO Def Poets and Friends, with HBO def poet Bridget Gray, Rachel Kann and Denver slam champ Andrea Gibson, and beats by DJ Celine and DJ Missy, 8 p.m. Sunday, thirtyninehotel at 39 N. Hotel St. and Next Door at 43 N. Hotel St.; 21 and older; $10 general, $7 pre-sale.
Girl Slam, poetry slam open to all ages, featuring GiRL FeST guest poets from Def Poetry Jam and local talent, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m., sign up 6:15 p.m.) Wednesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5-$10 sliding scale suggested donation.
Devil Cats and The Barbarellatones performance, 10 p.m. Thursday, Wave Waikiki; 18 and older; $10 general, $8 pre-sale.
Bevy Comedy Improv Show, a female improvisation group, 8 p.m. Sept. 10, Mid-Pacific Institute, Kawaiahao Building, second floor; $10 general, $7 pre-sale, $5 ages 18 and younger.
Blown Away, evening of music with Quincy, Kelli Heath, Mr. Nick, Jerome James and Hope Atz, 9 p.m. Sept. 10, thirtyninehotel at 39 N. Hotel St.; 21 and older; $8 general, $5 pre-sale.
Closing Night Party, with Bevy, HBO def poet Bridget Gray and Rachel Kann, and musical guests, 9 p.m. (doors open 8 p.m.) Sept. 11, Anna Bannana's; 18 and older; $8 general, $5 pre-sale.
FILMS
The GiRL FeST 2005 Film Festival will screen more than 100 films from emerging women filmmakers worldwide. All movies at Varsity Twin; $7.
"Malaya Lolas" and "What's So Funny," noon today.
"Be Very Quiet," "Shanti, " "Binta and the Great Idea," 2 p.m. today.
"Hail Mary" and "The Mission Movie," 4 p.m. today.
Shorts for the Whole Family: "Emilia," "La Escalera," "Cat's Bad Hair Day," "My Purple Fur Coat," "Let's Get Real," "To Kill a Mole," "Welcome to Eden," 6 p.m. today.
"Savior" and "Seoul Train," 8 p.m. today.
"Harvest Moon" and "Death of a Shaman," 10 p.m. today.
"To Kill a Mole" and "Mauna Kea: Temple Under Siege," noon Saturday.
"God is Good," "La Escalera," "Leaving Bountiful," 2 p.m. Saturday.
"The Last Days of Leni Riefenstahl," "With a Flower," "I'm Still Here," 4 p.m. Saturday.
International Shorts: "Stealing Innocence," "When Push Comes to Shove," "Binta and the Great Idea," "Hummingbird," 6 p.m. Saturday.
Who-You-Calling-Girly-Girl Shorts: "8 Minutes to Love," "In the Morning," "Hello Kitty is Dead," "Singapore Girl," "Say I Do," 8 p.m. Saturday.
"Tahara" and "Seoul Train," 10 p.m. Saturday.
Love Sucks Shorts: Including "Recycling Flo," "8 Minutes to Love," "Ruby's Tuesday," "A Portrait of a Man and a Woman," "Marty," noon Sunday.
Speak Up, Speak Out Showcase: "Washingtonian," "Cheer Up," "Human Shield," "Your Right to Lose," 2 p.m. Sunday.
Deep Shorts: "Silent Years," "Tahara," "A Journey Through Fire," "Fire and Hope," "One Wedding and a Revolution," 4 p.m. Sunday.
"Missionary Positions," with a Q&A with the filmmaker and stars of the film, 6 p.m Sunday.
"Final Sale" and "Devil Cats," 8 p.m. Sunday.
Defend Your ... Shorts: "Defending Against Defense," "Fried Chicken and Sweet Potato Pie," "This Black Soil," noon Monday.
"I Adora You," "Sour Mix," "Three Girls I Know," 2 p.m. Monday.
"While Supplies Last" and "Parallel Lines," 4 p.m. Monday.
"In the Morning," "Sadaa E Zan," "In Whose Name?" 6 p.m. Monday.
"Corazon En Fuego" and "Left Lane," 8 p.m. Monday.
"Searching for Angela Shelton," noon Tuesday.
You Can't Have My, Shorts: "Geometry of Pie," "Banana Bred," "And Happiness Everywhere," "Having," "Shades of Crimson," "The Sun Room," "In Whose Name?" 2 p.m. Tuesday.
For Our Lesbionic Sisters 1: "Getting to Know You" and "I Can't Marry You," 4 p.m. Tuesday.
"Sweet Pea," "Dress Up," "When Love is Blind," "Last Mountain," 6 p.m. Tuesday.
"I am Not a Juvenile Delinquent" and "Troop 1500," 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Worldly Shorts: "My Mother y Su Madre," "Banana Bred," "Miss Lil's Camp," "If the Name Has to Go," "Sipay Khorlo," noon Wednesday.
For Our Lesbionic Sisters 2: "Never Rob a Bank With Someone You Love," "Getting to Know You," "My First Second Home," 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Grrl Shorts: "Cheerleader," "Tomboy," "Whoosh," "Nikki's Fight," "Kamea," "B-Girl," 4 p.m. Wednesday.
For Teens: "Kathleen," "Gotta Believe," "Fight Ballet," "Run Like a Girl," "Savior," "Amoeba," 6 p.m. Wednesday.
GiRL FeST Film Camp world premiere and "Missionary Positions," 8 p.m. Wednesday.
"Troop 1500" and "I am Not a Juvenile Delinquent," noon Thursday.
Chic Flicks: "Gotta Believe," "Twitch," "Bettina in the Fog," "Saint Henry," "Hello Kitty is Dead," "Cheer UP," "In Whose Name?" 2 p.m. Thursday.
"Sweet Pea," "We Are All Equal," "Small Justice," 4 p.m. Thursday.
Eye Openers: GiRL FeST Film Camp screening, "God is Good," "Mann Ke Manjeere," "Tahara," "Leaving Bountiful," 6 p.m. Thursday.
"Stealing Innocence" and "Seoul Train," 8 p.m. Thursday.
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