international WOMEN'S day

Charleston, SC- Project Speak Up, in coordination with the Cicrcular Congregational Church of Charleston, will be kicking of the Women's International Day Celebrations in Charleston at the Circular Church, located at 150 Meeting Street, at 4pm on Sunday, March 8, 2009. The days events will feature the opening and continuation of "Hello I Am...", an art opening featuring works by photoraphers and artists including Stacy Pearsall, Mikayla Mackaness, and Priscilla Thomas, a performance by actor Joy Vandervort Cobb, a performance by Leah Suarez, lectures and discussions. Artists' work will be featured throughout the evening. The event is free and open to the public. Please come join in celebrating Women's International Day in Charleston!

The schedule of events is as follows:

4pm: Opening reception welcoming all to the International Women's Day celebrations. Art Opening featuring Project Speak Up, Leah Suarez (www.leahsuarez.com ) & Alice Keeney (www.alicekeeney.com ) and the "Hello I Am..." project, along with featured works by photographers Stacy Pearsall (www.f8pj.com), Mikayla Mackaness (www.mikaylamackaness.com/), and Priscilla Thomas(*http://priscillathomas.com/splash.html). Artists' work will be featured throughout the evening.

4:30-5:15: Performance by actor Joy Vandervort-Cobb, (http://www.cofc.edu/theatre/bios/vandervort.html) followed by readings and Q&A. 5:15-6: Reception /Art Opening featuring Project Speak Up, Leah Suarez & Alice Keeney and the "Hello I Am..." project, along with featured works by photographers Stacy Pearsall, Mikayla Mackaness, and Priscilla Thomas. Artists' work will be featured throughout the evening. 6-7: Jazz Vespers Featuring Leah Suarez featuring Kevin Hamilton (bass) and Gerald Gregory (piano)

7-8: Celebration Reception Continues