Posts in ‘Good People’

girls to the front

July 22, 2010 Filed under: Good People

Riot grrrl legacy project is looking for video submissions!

Did Riot Grrrl (or any variety of DIY/punk feminism) change your life?

Whatever gender you are, whether you’re in your 40s or in your teens, whatever punk rock feminism means to you—we want to hear from you.

We (Cat Tyc and Sara Marcus) are making an interactive video installation at girlstothefront.com, in conjunction with Sara Marcus’s book about Riot Grrrl, Girls to the Front, that’s coming out this fall. The point isn’t to wax nostalgic—or, at least, not to dwell in nostalgia; it’s to acknowledge and celebrate the countless ways that the legacy of Riot Grrrl is still very much alive in all of our lives. And we need your contribution to make this happen.

All the specifics can be found here. Deadline is July 31st.

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feminists have more fun

July 16, 2010 Filed under: Film, Good People, I Heart

Last night some ladyfriends and I hit up the Outfest screening of Le Tigre: On Tour at the Ford Amphitheatre. It was amazing! Watching JD, Johanna, and Kathleen navigate gender politics, Hatebreed, and inane interviewers with wit and pizazz was nothing short of inspirational. And of course the live footage, complete with costumes and choreography, was super fun, as Le Tigre shows always were.

Film still via Le Tigre: On Tour site.

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team natalie

July 7, 2010 Filed under: Good People, Live!

Northwest peeps: a string of shows featuring The Need (reunited!), Bangs (reunited!), C Average, and Thrones will be happening July 21st-23rd to benefit Team Natalie. Check out all the deets here. Natalie Cox has long been a fixture of the Northwest punk scene- playing in bands, working at Kill Rock Stars, booking shows, etc. She has a rare form of cancer and all proceeds from the shows will go towards her treatment. You can also donate via her blog. Spread the word!

Also, check out this rad shirt Sarah Utter designed.

Available via buyolympia.com (all proceeds to benefit Natalie!)

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revolution girl style now!

June 21, 2010 Filed under: Good People, I Heart

If you haven’t already noticed, I am totally psyched on girls rock camps. Empowerment! Instruments! Seeing girls rocking out on stage is the equivalent of Cute Overload for me. Which is why I am so excited about the Bay Area Girls Rock Camp Live Blog. Staff and campers will be posting pics and videos all summer long, so you can catch an insider look at the awesomeness.