Las Vegas Review-Journal editor Thomas Mitchell: Repeal the 19th Amendment
Yes, you read that headline correctly. The editor-in-chief, the Big Boss, at the Las Vegas Review Journal (the largest daily newspaper in Nevada) thinks women should no longer have the right to vote. And no, this is not hyperbole or exaggeration on my part, read it for yourself on his very own newspaper-owned blog! I…
Red Rock is not for sale!
I really can’t say it any better than my friends at ProgressNow Nevada, so here’s the scoop: On Wednesday, developer Jim Rhodes will once again ask the Clark County Commission for permission to build a 1,000-home community on 2,400 acres just east of Red Rock Canyon. We all joined together several years ago to block…
Fashion show @ Krave to benefit Community Counseling Center
As part of Pride week, the Community Counseling Center is taking part in Threads of the Community, a fashion show fundraiser at Krave nightclub on April 26. Staff members will be modeling tshirts in rainbow flag colors that were designed by community organizations. Other organizations involved in the event include AFAN, SNAPI and The Center.…
Win Vagina Monologues tickets!
The local production of The Vagina Monologues is coming up in a week and The Sin City Siren is supporting this event. Now you can, too, by entering for a chance to win two tickets to one of the shows on Friday (April 9) or Saturday (April 10) night! (Of course, you can go without…
Sin Sity Sisters Sinema
Did you know that the Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have a youtube channel? Me either! But now we do and there are lots of cool videos to check out, including interviews with many of the sisters. Get to know our local order and what they are about! I think it’s sex-positive, queer-positive awareness…
UNLV Women’s Studies program could get the axe
According to a story in today’s Las Vegas Review Journal, several UNLV academic programs including the Women’s Studies program, could get eliminated due to drastic budget cuts. In the same story, university president Neal Smatresk said he fears this is not the last time he will be facing such cuts. Other programs on the list…
CAC call for artists
Passing this along: The Contemporary Arts Center is now accepting submissions of work for East Side Projects, rotating monthly two-week projects in the gallery’s front window space facing Charleston Boulevard. This is an ongoing call open to contemporary artists working in any media. Site-specific work for the space is also encouraged. Artists must be current…
Reminder: NWL 20th Anniversary Celebration Tonight!
Nevada Women’s Lobby 20th Anniversary Celebration: Please join us in celebrating 20 years of legislative advocacy and recognizing 19 women legislators for their dedication to women and family issues Tuesday March 23, 2010 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 6:15 -7:00 PM Program Blue Martini in Town Square 6593 Las Vegas Blvd So. $35 at the door Light refreshments/Cash bar To…
Feminist spoken word event
Passing this along, too. Lotta cool events this spring in Sin City!
The Sin City Siren 