On Saturday, June 19th at 7pm, celebrated local artist Michael Woodman showcases his latest exhibit and he’s not holding anything back! Join us at the Pride Community Center for an opening wine and cheese reception. Don’t forget about your raffle money, which can win you local gift certificates and handmade art and jewelry!
Michael Woodman Presents Gainesville’s Hottest Digital Exhibit
by Erica in June 7th 2010
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Crack Corporate Control – Co-sponsored w CMC & MoveOn.Org – 5/4
by Erica in April 26th 2010
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Friends of Wild Iris is proud to partner with the Civic Media Center and MoveOn.Org to co-sponsor a town hall meeting, Crack Corporate Control. Join other concerned members in our community to find out how the people can have a voice, influence decisions and resist corporate control.
FoWI Celebrate Women! Now Available
by Erica in December 1st 2009Buy Now! With all the great entries we received… it was a hard task for the judges to choose only twelve, but the votes are in and the FoWI 4th annual Celebrate Women! Calendar is here. With the generous contributions from our donors in the past four months, FoWI has been able to host and support of variety of [...]
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Open Mic ~ October 16 ~ 8:00pm
by Erica in October 12th 2009
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Calling all singers, poets, musicians, and anyone else who like to perform. All creative acts are welcome!! Prizes will be awarded to the best show of the night. Sign-up starts at 7:30pm and performers can have up to ten minutes of stage time. Wild Words Cafe will be open serving cold drinks, coffee, tea, beer, [...]
Halloween Wild Women's Night Out ~ October 17, 8pm
by Erica in October 12th 2009
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Grab your coolest or hottest costume and come get your Halloween Groove on at the best Woman-Only Halloween Party in town! Costumes are optional… but it’s always more fun when you dress up! French Addictions will providing burlesque dancers to be sure this night has a mischievous mix of tricks and treats. Your $7-10 ticket [...]
Category: Wild Women's Night Out Tags: costume party, costumes, dancers, dances, fundraiser, halloween, halloween parties, lesbian, lesbian dnce, lesbian event, lesbian party, music, Wild Iris Books, woman only
Sandra Gail Lambert – Friday, October 23, 7-9pm
by Erica in October 12th 2009
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Friends of Wild Iris is proud to host local author and writing legend, Sandra Gail Lambert. Lambert will be sharing her contribution to the anthology ”Something to Declare: Good Lesbian Travel Writing.” Sandra has been published in the anthology First Person Queer as well as the journals Gertrude, Babel Fruit, and Breath and Shadow. Sandra is also a recipient of a [...]
Animal Totem Workshop with Native American Healer, William Two Feather
by Erica in September 9th 2009
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Friends of Wild Iris is proud to be hosting William Two Feather. Two Feather has traveled the world lecturing, teaching, advising, and studying traditional healing techiniques. He will be speaking from 6-8pm on Thursday, September 10th. This free lecture will focus on Animal Totems, archetypes similar to astrology based on your birth month and day. Be [...]
Help Wild Iris Books "Shine a Light" – VOTE BEFORE Monday, Sept 13th!
by Erica in September 9th 2009Wild Iris Books has been nominated for the American Express/NBC “Shine a Light” contest worth up to $100,000 in grant and marketing funds. Go here to read the nomination. If you are inspired by what you read, you can lend your support by registering and submitting an endorsement. In order for Wild Iris Books to be [...]
FoWI 2010 Celebrate Women! Calendar ~ Now Accepting Submissions
by Erica in September 3rd 2009
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FoWI is making a call to artists for the 4th Annual Celebrate Women! Calendar. 12 local artists from our community will be selected and featured in our 2010 edition. All mediums welcome. Application fee is $20 per submission. Deadline: September 19, 2009. 2010 Application ~ 2010CalApp New This Year! No need to worry about file & photo requirements. Come to Wild Iris Books [...]
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GoGreenNation ~ Green Drinks Social Hour ~ Sept 2, 6-8pm
by Erica in August 24th 2009
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Friends of Wild Iris and Go Green Nation are co-hosting the September 2, 2009 Green Drinks Social Hour! ARE YOU… ~ Interested in going green and need some tips? ~ On your way to sustainability but always interested in finding more support? ~ A small business owner wanting to reduce your waste and environmental impact? [...]
Category: Community Tags: eco-friendly, ecology, go green, go green nation, recycling, social hours, Sustainability
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