Something Underground
live at Nissi's - Such a powerful show last night at Nissi's I can't believe it was over so quickly. The guys spent the first hour doing an acoustic set that included some surprise "wild cards" for Trevor. And of course, they brought their parents, Vicki and Steve up for a few songs. Something Underground is a local band well on their way, and you know they're going somewhere when they can easily fill a 2 hour set and still not play all their hits.

I first met them last year when Vicki was the winning bid on a portrait session I donated to The Chanda Plan fundraiser (which is coming up again in a few weeks!) Many new doors have opened for me because of this connection. I just can't help myself when they play I feel their lyrics and the sounds mixing with the air and it just fills me. Check them out! Something Underground

"Empowerment"
a Photographic Exhibit of Women of Strength & Courage
In association with the 2008 V-Day Boulder Campaign
benefit production of eve ensler's "THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES"
to be performed at the Boulder Theater on April 2, 2008

View a powerful photographic exhibit at performance of Vagina Monologues

It began as a fundraising idea: hold a silent auction with abstract images of the cast in the nude but it ended as an experience that has changed the lives of the women involved. A woman's body image is dramatically affected by societal pressures. With images of Barbie, Super Models and celebrities, women and girls are told what is an acceptable body. Sexual assault can destroy a woman's positive view of their body. And friends and loved ones are equally impacted by sexual assault with the fear that it might happen to them. The experience of the Empowerment Photo shoots left the VDay Boulder feeling proud and empowered.

"I know you've heard this tons today, but this was probably one of the biggest transformations in my life ! ... I really feel liberated and with the image that I chose, I hope that people feel the same when they see it."

"This photo shoot was one of the best experiences I've had when it comes to self expression. It put me in an unshakable good mood for days...hell, I'm still smiling about it. It's something I'll never forget because it gave me an opportunity to show myself some love and acknowledge how amazing this body and mind are"

Empowerment will be the first phase of a photography project about sexual assault survivors. Local photographers Julie Afflerbaugh and Peggy Dyer will be leading the project, with the guidance of Moving to End Sexual Assault's (MESA) Development Director Deirdre Moynihan.

To preview the Empowerment Exhibit you can attend the benefit production of The Vagina Monologues at the Boulder Theater on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 8 pm


About The Vagina Monologues:
Hailed by The New York Times as "funny" and "poignant" and by the Daily News as "intelligent" and "courageous," The Vagina Monologues, which was first performed off-Broadway by Ms. Ensler, dives into the mystery, humor, pain, power, wisdom, outrage and excitement buried in women's experiences. Ms. Ensler has performed the play to great acclaim throughout the world. VDay Boulder's production of "The Vagina Monologues" will benefit Boulder County's Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA). The cast of the Vagina Monologues, lead by Lisa Samoy, is a diverse group of woman from the Boulder Community. The cast includes Toril Ashton, Siri Ashton, Tanja Asmus, Josie Dembiczak, Hannah Denckla, Angie Durlin, Norma Johnson, Soo Young Lee, Alexis Miles, Deirdre Moynihan, Alex Naugler, Melissa Nieto, Liana Percoco, Christa Ray, Diane Renz, Blair Young, Sara Walker and Emily Zisette.


Wednesday, April 2nd, 8:00 PM
The Boulder Theater -2032 14th Street, Boulder, CO 80302 303-786-7030 www.thebouldertheater.com
Tickets: Balcony - $20 Main Floor - $40

V-Day Boulder
The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler



WOW... I saw the show last night and I was simply blown away by the material and the performances of the cast.

I know that each of the performances for the past 10 years was different. The Boulder V-Day 2008 was a mixture of prose, modern dance, and song.

I especially loved the closing monologue with Sara playing her Sax and the entire cast coming onstage and talking about New Orleans and the stats of Sexual Abuse.



Such powerful voices united for a cause..

Stand Up and Be Heard!