E-NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 5, 2005
Toronto Women's Bookstore
http://www.womensbookstore.com
416-922-8744UPCOMING TWB EVENTS
1. Win a copy of Venus in the Dark and meet the author!
2. GreenTaRa at TWB
3. Join us for an evening reception to launch Dragonslippers: This is What an Abusive Relationship Looks Like
4. A is for orange, readings by queer Caribbean emerging writers……….
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A Book Launch for
Venus in the Dark: Blackness & Beauty in Popular Culture
by Janell HobsonTHURSDAY OCTOBER 13, 7pm
Toronto Women's BookstoreJoin us for an evening reception/conversation with Janell Hobson, an assistant professor of Women's Studies at the Stage University of New York at Albany .
Western culture has long been fascinated by black women, but a history of enslavement and colonial conquest has variously labeled black women's bodies as "exotic" and "grotesque." In this remarkable cultural history of black female beauty, Janell Hobson explores the enduring figure of the "Hottentot Venus."
In 1810, Sara Baartman was taken from South Africa to Europe , where she was put on display at circuses, salons, museums and universities as the "Hottentot Venus." The subsequent legacy of representations of black women's sexuality--from Josephine Baker to Serena Williams to the women of hip-hop and dancehall videos--continues to refer back to this persistent icon. This book analyzes the history of critical and artistic responses to this iconography by black women in contemporary photography, film, literature, music, and dance.
Free Admission! Wheelchair Accessible.
Refreshments will be provided!
* * Win a copy of Venus in the Dark! Be the fourth correct email response to the following query: Name the artist who will be performing at TWB in the month of October who has previously taught a course here. Contest closes Thursday October 6 at 6pm. One entry per email address, one entry per person. Winner will be contacted by email.
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Toronto Women's Bookstore is proud to present an in-store performance by Vancouver 's own:
GreenTaRaSUNDAY OCTOBER 16, 2pm
Toronto Women's BookstoreVancouver-based singer/songwriter GreenTaRA performs a hybrid of live acoustic and soul music. Influenced by jazz, funk, reggae, blues and old skool hip hop, GreenTaRA's distinct voice delivers a positive message through thought-provoking lyrics and diverse melodies. GreenTaRA is an experienced soloist, a dynamic group performer, and wins crowds with her unique style of urban roots music.
As producer and songwriter, GreenTaRA is now releasing "Music For A Mixed Nation", an independent album and collaborative project featuring Vancouver talents Ndidi Cascade, Chi Turner, Deanna and female drummer Shadikka, all members of Triple 3.
GreenTaRA's "Music For A Mixed Nation" available now at www.GreenTaRAmusic.com
Free Admission! Wheelchair Accessible.
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Reception for Dragonslippers: This is What an Abusive Relationship Looks Like
By Rosalind B. PenfoldTHURSDAY OCTOBER 20, 7pm
Toronto Women's Bookstore
Join us in celebrating the launch of this empowering and important work.
Rosalind Penfold walked into a love story with a recently widowed executive and his four young children, but discovered a nightmare. Now, years later, her drawings have been compiled into a powerful and compelling graphic account of astonishing power. Performances by Rosalind's friends Rosalind, Rosalind and Rosalind and spoken word artist extraordinaire Naila Keleta Mae.Free Admission. Wheelchair Accessible.
Co-sponsored by Penguin Canada .……
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A is for orange
Readings by queer Caribbean emerging writersFRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 7pm
Toronto Women's BookstoreFeaturing Michele Chai, Dlishus, Virma Marguerite, D! Smith and Zakiya.
Co-sponsored by Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape.
……….Toronto Women's Bookstore
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Toronto , Ontario M5S 1G4
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