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Welcome...... 3 Courtyard Stage Schedule 4 Welcome to the Houston Cafe Stage Schedule ...... 5 Art Exhibit 6 Women's Festival Courtyard Stage Artists 10 Cafe Stage Artists ...... 14 Venue Map ...... 18 Courtyard Vendors ...... 20 Marketplace Vendors ...... 22 The Athena Art Project 26 n the final tally, cultures are measured not only by th Mailing List...... 27 way they make their sharp tools, but by the bowls th
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Becky Rogers - Main Stage Manager music, and the service to that expression, reflect an elevated I Beth Wisenger - Cafe Stage Sound Kim Thompson - Photographer conscious humanity. In a time when the gun and sword Lin Swalley - Cafe Stage Manager Margaret Zigman - Video Nancy Rose and Tricoastal - Graphics weary reflection of the human mind, let it be important t Sandy Brauer - Event Guide Sharman Petri - Art Show Coordinator a place for singing and sound to mirror the human hea The Arrows - Crew Tom Bohacek - Bayou City Sound Ferron Tracy's Retreat, Lucia's Garden, Oscar's Creamery - Ticket Sales Charlotte, Lisa, Jay, Kris, Julie and all the volunteers who make this event happen.
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Artist Description Time Artist Description
MC Shannon Rhodes 2:15 Teresa Kolo 2002 Houston PressMusic Award nominee ,d;~m:;m:m~{}:::~~#wr for Best Folk Sarah Golden Local acoustic soloist
Melinda Mones Local acoustic duo 3:15 Kristi Rae Local songwriting contest nom
3:1\li;~r41t5 Kristie Stremel "Artist to Watch" from Kansas 4:15 Lesli Wood Texas-based singer, songwrit humorist Carol Wyatt 5:15 Nini Camps Jevette Four-piece band from Dallas Powerful up-and-coming artist from Miami Zoe Lewis Globe-trotting troubadour 6:15 Anne Heaton Award-winning artist from the E Ferron Women's music trailblazer 7:15 Edie Carey Charming artist and storytelle Slim Bloodworth Comedienne New York City Zrazy Multi-talented duo from Dublin, Ireland 8:15 Liviya Compean Dynamic local favorite
Melissa Ferrick Ik rocker
Michelle Malone Risin nta For more information about these artists, visit the Houston Women's Festival web site at: http://www.hwfestival.org
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Debra Rueb Sharman Petri Debra is a photogra- Sharman's photographs are best described as quiet passages of pher currently living time. Her style, focus and observation enable her to turn a simple and working in the subject into an art form. Sharman earned a bachelor of science Houston area. She degree in photographic principles and processesfrom Sam has exhibited her Houston State University. She has also completed 39 hours of work in numerous post-baccalaureate studies in television production. She has solo and group worked in both the photographic and television industry but shows. She is a always comes back to her real love - the still quiet photographic founding member of image. Sharman works primarily with alternative photographic the Houston Center processessuch as cyanotype, image transfer, platinum, pinhole for Photography. and black-and-white infrared. "These processesgive me endless Her specialty is creative possibilities, new challenges, fabulous surprises, discover- black-and-white por- ies and spiritual awakenings," she says. "Simply put, the real traiture. She is cur- beauty of most of these processes is that they are not very light rently working on a Tammy Tries to Walk in Debra's Shoes sensitive and therefore, I don't need a darkroom," she adds. series of photographs of her childhood doll, Tammy. Tammy photographs have been Look for Sharman's web site, gradientlight.com in the not-so-dis- exhibited in France and in many local and regional shows includ- tant future where you will be able to view her current work. ing FotoFest 2000. Tammy photos have also been published in two national magazines and two local newspapers.
Tamisha Franklin Tamisha's work was honored with the "Best of Show" award at last year's Houston Women's Festival. Most of Tamisha's work is done in charcoal and airbrush taken from original photographic images. She is inspired by the many sides of people and says, "The camera seesa side of them not shown right away. I like the look of a certain quietness." A fine art scholarship student at College of the Mainland, Tamisha's work has been shown in a number of exhibits in the Houston/Galveston area. 1999-2002 College of the Mainland Student Exhibits, Texas City, Texas 2001-2002 ACCT Silent Auction, Galveston, Texas 2001 Houston Women's Festival - Best of Show 2001 Mod Coffeehouse, Galveston Artwalk, Galveston, Texas Early Morning Walk Sanibel/Island by Sharman Petri 2001 Big House Antiques, Galveston Artwalk, Galveston, Texas
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Salli Babbitt Donna Magana Salli is an active artist in the Houston community. She was a cho- Donna's work is not a depiction of an object or scene. Rather, it is sen artist for the 2002 Cowparade and had two entries, "Cow a template for beliefs and ideas. Her goal is to raise questions, Power" and "Chocolate Mooose." She has been aboard member speak to the core spirituality in all people, and allow viewers to of the Art League of Houston for 10 years. Additionally, Salli has connect with the work on a personal level. She uses bold, power- taught abstract art and printmaking at the Art League for the ful color combinations and multiple layers of thin pigment, tex- past eight years. Two years ago, she started an outreach program ture, and strong lines to give her paintings a rich translucency for people with multiple sclerosis and other physically challenging and depth. difficulties. Pat Davis Salli's work in rrative symbol- Pat Davis' abstract, figurative paintings of people reflect the ism, expressi eing, healing comic/tragic paradox of the human condition. Her work contains spirituality, ,i3nce of family elements of caricature, satire and whimsy. Her faces are human and hum i and curates landscapes that portray a sense of vulnerability, combined with a numbe ,k is held in elements of the bizarre. manyc ., its her art regularl Her influences come from various parts of the world as she as lived in England, Australia, Singapore, Lebanon and Portland, Suzan Oregon before settling in Houston. In ever-e reason for her exist ey of dis- covery has areness that have encour w of life. As a new artist, SU£!i! reativity has opened a shama er to a silent but expressive dimensi sformation bringing her closer to realization.
Suzan's artwork, with its multi-layers of paper, paint and found objects, is a visual and symbolic documentary of the many inter- nal plateaus that she has reached where she uncovers, questions and examines ideas and beliefs she is holding. "I work intuitively," she says, "and find that the different textures and placement of the white and off-white papers help me comprehend the inter- connection we share with all sentient beings, Mother Earth, and the Cosmic Energy." As I progress toward balance and wholeness, I hope that my work will inspire others on their journey of discov- Tamisha Franklin with the 2001 Best of Show ery," she adds. Suzan can be reached at [email protected].
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1:30 Sarah Golden 4:30 Jevette Born into a musical family, native Houstonian Sarah Cool, eccentric and definitely jazzy. These words best Golden is a self-taught guitarist who has joyously dis- describe the Dallas-born jazz singer/composer/musician covered that through her music and lyrics other people Jevette. Known for her strong, beautiful voice, rich lyrics, can identify with her thoughts and emotions. Sarah and sultry music, she performs regularly at Sue Ellen's and made her festival debut on the Cafe Stage in 2001, and many other Dallas clubs. She has been featured at the released her first CD, "Truth," in May 2002. For the lat- Women's Museum, the Texas International Blues Festival, est information about this up-and-coming young singer, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival and the New Music Festival. visit her website at www.sarahgolden.com. In 2002 she was nominated alongside Erykah Badu for a Dallas Observer Music Award for Best FunklR&B Artist. 2:30 Melinda Mones For a list of her upcoming gigs, visit her website at Because she grew up in family that loves music and the- www.jevette.net. ater, it's no surprise that Houston artist Melinda Mones is drawn to the stage. With her mixture of rock, pop, blues, 5:30 Zoe Lewis country and folk, her music appeals to a wide audience. With Irish tin whistling, New Orleans piano playing and Melinda has been featured in Houston venues such as Latin American rhythms, Zoe Lewis has won over Anderson Fair and the Continental Club. This spring she crowds from Australia to Alaska to South America. She played at South by Southwest (SXSW) as part of the spends the summer season performing in Provincetown, GoGirlsMusic.com showcase. For information about and is a crowd favorite on Olivia Cruises. This trouba- Melinda's self-titled debut CD, see her website at dour, vaudevillian and storyteller was a New Folk winner www.melindamones.com . f at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 2002, and an Audience ( Favorite winner at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in 3:30 Kristie Stremel !! 2001. Zoe has also been a finalist in the Telluride and This Kansas-city based artist has been playing the gui- .' Rocky Mountain Folk Festival Troubadour Competition, the Eddie's Attic Shoot tar since the age of 12, and became officially inspired Out in Atlanta, and the GLAM (Gay and Lesbian Music) awards. For more infor- at 15 after seeing Joan Jett at a county fair. Kristie has mation about his inspired performer, see: www.provincetown.com/zoe. won Kansas music awards for Band of the Year and Best New Band, and she has also been nominated for 6:30 Ferron Best Female Vocalist and for Best Crushworthy Local For more than 25 years, Ferron has been recognized as Celebrity. "Her sexy looks, leather pants, tough-chick one of the finest songwriters in North America. Her first demeanor, and general coolness make Kristie Stremel three albums, "Testimony" (1980), "Shadows on a crushworthy in a rock-star bad-ass kind of way," Dime" (1984) and "Phantom Center" (1990) all received writer Danny Alexander explains; "however, it's her across-the-board critical acclaim. By the time Rolling talent that makes her stand out. Her voice can bring chills to your spine, as it Stone magazine had given "Shadows on a Dime" a ranges from a husky rasp to an aching, haunting whisper," Pitch Weekly 2000. four-star rating, Ferron had gained a nearly fanatical fol- Kristie was signed by Siewfoot Records and in 2001 released her first full- lowing. Following her 1994 release, "Driver," which was length solo CD "Alii Really Want." Kristie has been chosen by Female Musician rated #2 by the New York Times, she was signed by magazine as one of the top 10 performers to watch in 2002. She is currently Warner Brothers Records. She is held in high regard by working on her next CD "Gas Station Roses." Details will be available on her the Indigo Girls and toured with them on and off for six website at: www.kristiestremel.com. years. Her latest release is a two-CD compilation featuring highlights of her multi-decade songwriting career.
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Me Slim Bloodworth Comedienne Slim Bloodworth enjoys observing the 10:40 ~ichelle Malone absurdities of life. A Louisiana native who now calls With music that she describes as "sonic roots Houston home, Slim is making a name for herself in rock," Michelle Malone has been categorized as clubs all along the Gulf Coast. With her sideways view everything from alternative country to power of life, sharp wit and charming delivery she highlights pop to straight-up rock and roll. Based in human behavior and social issuesin ways that make. Atlanta, Michelle, enjoys a strong grass-roots people laugh and think more deeply at the same time. following. Fans appreciate her graceful yet fiery stage presence and her honest, genuine and accessible music. Michelle began her music career at the age of 19 with the encourage- 7:50 Zrazy ment of Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls. She Maria Walsh and Carole Nelson stand at the released albums for Arista (" Relentless" in 1990) and Daemon Records forefront of contemporary Irish music. With ("Redemption Dream" in 1994), before founding her own label called a gold disc in Ireland, and acclaimed appear- Strange Bird. In reviews for her latest release, "Hello Out There," she's been ances at clubs and festivals in London, Berlin, praised for capturing her unbridled energy while remaining true to her folk New York, Toronto, Paris and elsewhere, heritage. For more information about this "mesmerizing talent," access her Zrazy is one of the most respected musical website at: wwvv.michellemalone.com. groups in Dublin's history. Their music ranges from traditional Irish to pulsating techno, from original jazz to undulating dance rhythms, from classical piano to catchy pop tunes. They've been called joy- ous, provocative, sensuous, electrifying, humorous and brilliant. Their most recent release, "Private Wars," won a GLAM award for Best Jazz. To learn more about this incredible duo, log on to their website at: wwvv.zrazy.com.
9:10 Melissa Ferrick Melissa Ferrick has released eight albums since 1993, and in the process she's gone from recording for a major label (Atlantic Records) to running her own label (Right On Records). Through extensive nation- wide touring Ferrick has built up a loyal fan base. She now plays to sold-out houses, she's been fea- tured on the cover of Curve magazine, and her 1999 release "Freedom" has sold over 20,000 copies. Ferrick began studying classical violin at the age of five. In 1989 she was inspired to pick up the guitar and turn her writing into song lyrics. For three consecutive years she's been honored by the Boston Music Awards. Follow her tour schedule online at: wwvv.melissaferrick.com. Patrice Pike 2001 Houston Womens' Festival
12 I HWF2002 HWF2002 I 13 (afe Stage Artists (afe Stage Artists ] 2:15 Teresa Kolo 5:15 Nini Camps Teresa is a native Houstonian whose song- Nini Camps is a rising star from Miami who now writing reveals her wit and optimism. lives in' New York City. Some of her recent highlights Growing up in a musical family, Kolo began include sharing the stage with Joan Osborne at playing the guitar at age 11. She eventually Madison Square Garden, performing at the Newport developed a percussive guitar style that was Folk Festival and hearing her song "Rain" on MTV's all her own, laying the groundwork for her Real World. "Melissa Ferrick and Nini Camps of songwriting and singing abilities. She has Lovepie are both experts in the art of musical hypno- been described as having the ability to apply sis," Boston Soundcheck magazine states. Nini wins humor to all topics, including serious ones. fans by "delivering a combination of emotional Her song "Travelin' Hat" was chosen as one lyrics, staggering musicianship and brilliant vocal of the best songs of 2001 by David John with ability." Visit her website at www.ninicamps.com. Rice University radio. For information about her debut CD titled "Carapace," log on to her website at www.teresakolo.com. 6:15 Anne Heaton Considered one of Boston's most notable singer/songwriters, Anne Heaton is known for her 3:15 Kristi Rae intimate and passionate live performances. Her first, Native Texan Kristi Rae is a self-taught gui- full-length studio album" Black Notebook" has gar- tarist who defies being confined to a particu- nered praise from people in all aspects of the music lar genre. Her originality has helped her business. Originally from Chicago, Heaton asked for develop a local following. Her self-titled piano lessons at the age of three. After graduating debut album was the runner-up in the 2000 from Notre Dame University, she moved to New Singer/Songwriter Contest hosted by Next York City; studied various styles of music, sang with Door Coffeehouse. Kristi teams with bassist a jazz group and played in a Latin band. Her songs, Ron Burton. "have such amazing texture, richness and depth, you don't just listen to them, you're absorbed by them," Matt Smith, Club Passim, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her informative web site is located at www.anneheaton.com.
4:15 Lesli Wood "Backyard Music with a Worldwide View" 7:15 Edie Carey Lesli Wood, a doctor of geology who travels With a graceful voice, wry humor, and the ability to throughout the world in her work, is known for tell a great story, Edie Carey wins fans wherever she taking audiences on a humorous romp through goes. Her recent highlights include performing at the life. Her music weaves together personal experi- 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and being ences of a freewheeling youth in the hills of featured on Ed Mahon's TV program Next Big Star." Arkansas, with stories of international travel In addition she's won or received honorable mention and witty observations about common life. A in numerous music awards and was featured in the former Houstonian, Lesli now makes her home Falcon Ridge New Artist Showcase as one of the Top in Austin, Texas. 5 Emerging Artists. Edie has released two albums - "Call Me Home" in 2000 and "The Falling Places" in 1 1998. For more information about this engaging artist, visit www.ediecarey.com.
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8:15 Liviya Compean At 27 years of age, this young singer/songwriter/ guitarist is proving to be one of Texas' rising stars. Having grown up in a family of musicians, Liviya credits her talent to her grandfather, a well-known musician and score writer, as well as to her Higher Power. Liviya is never far from her family; her father plays horns in the band and her brother plays drums. With the band, Liviya creates a unique style of music that is best described as a combination of rock, funk and Latin jazz. Her compelling vocal range and powerful stage presence led to her inclu- sion in a "Dueling Divas of Rock" national competi- tion. Liviya performed as a soloist at the first Houston Women's Festivalin 1995.
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A Band Merchandise: CDs, posters, pictures, T-shirts and more from the Q Three Women Skin Care: Handcrafted skin care products using natu- n the Courtyard Stage. "c" ral oils. Lotions, massage bars, salves, balms and other treats for your skin. arters: Specializing in handmade items for those interested in aissance period or in the mystical and magical. R Balicraft: Handcrafted silver and gemstone jewelry from Bali, batik Art Z Eyes Studio: Collage paintings and paper sculpture - art focused paintings, ethnic textiles and handicrafts. en for women. T The Pampered Spirit: Products to pamper your spirit and s ouvenirs of the World: Imported items from Europe including crys- your mood including tea bath soaks, all-natural hemp soap; ery and perfume bottles. complete line of jewelry, incense, journals and gifts.
For Life Animal Shelter: No-kill animal facility that provides U Premier Paging & Wireless: All major brands of cellular ph iate homes for animals through adoption. including: Cingular, Sprint, Nextel and Voice Stream.
lexandra's Art: A wide assortment of original paintings. V Night Owl Glass: Handmade, home-designed stained glass tatted lace. on: Unique, handcrafted Indonesian wood sculptures of als, including winged animals. Also handcrafted jewelry. W Experiential Lifeworks Center: Offers a variety of health a leisure products including physioballs, practice poi, massag pparel Plus: An embroidery company. and bath products. Also information about belly dan . that are taught at the center. ! Pet Sitters: Lesbian-owned pet sitting service operating in ifmer loop and surrounding areas. The company is bonded and X Holly berries & Cookies: Handcrafted Christmas wreaths, d sured and has been in business since October 2000. fixture embellishments as well as cookie mixes packaged f giving. Start your Christmas shopping early. : Hats, summer dresses "and purses. Y Lesbian Health Initiative (LHI): Health and educational ma Express and Ramona's Fine Gifts & Amish Furnishings: the lesbian community. owned and operated coffee service offering quality name- roducts at fair prices delivered to your office. Gift baskets for Z Debby Rickaway: Handcrafted jewelry using swarovski crys cial occasion when the ordinary just won't do. Wood-crafted sterling silver and other stones. and Amish-made furnishings at lower than normal retail AA Lucia's Garden: Nurturing your soul, your body and the ea They offer oils, reading materials, herbs and crystals. usic.com: Listening station, giveaways and information pcoming events. BB lOB Specialty Merchandise: Culturally diverse angels, litho candleholders, soaps and more. ppease the goddess within through body art and sterling sil- elry. Studs, cuffs and earrings. Regular to plus-sized bracelets CC Rainbow Tees Plus: Tie-dyed clothing, sizes newborn to ad , lets. New - Goddess compartment rings. hats, visors and windwheels.
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lima Unique Cuisine: Chicken on a stick, beef tenderloin on a 18 Montrose Counseling Center: A non-profit, community based boudin, fresh squeezed lemonade. organization providing culturally affirming, quality, affordable services. ma's Kountry Kitchen: Fish po-boys, grilled chicken sand- s, fries, funnel cakes and snow cones. 19 Houston Area Motorcycle Society (H.A.M.S.): Obtain information about the club and see motorcycles on display. he Festival: Chicken shish kabobs, steak and cheese subs, 20 The Blue Stockings Salon: A book group for Houston-area les- bians. The proceeds from the book sale will be donated to the che Festival: Falafel in pita with fresh veggies, sausage on a Montrose Clinic. fresh-cut fries. 21 Amazing Touch Massage: Chair massage therapist featuri n Foods: Nachos, hot dogs and more. ing massages at reasonable prices. rIIBII11;\III}!style Vending: Fajitas, turkey legs, sausage on a stick. 22 Angel card readings: Bettina Perkins returns to the festiva 0'5 Catering: Roasted corn. her earth sisters. ilacutties: BBQ plates, baked potatoes, sandwiches and tacos. 23 Montrose Clinic n Corner: Indonesian sarongs, candle holders, scarves, 24 An Uncommon Legacy: Dedicated to enhancing the visibil Is made of leather and more. strength and vitality of the lesbian community. Legacy aw scholarships to lesbian students and grants to project Fantasy Nut Company: Cinnamon roasted almonds and zations that address lesbian issues. ns. 1 25 Shanti Bua: Handicrafts and home accessories from India. oscope Creations: Handcrafted beaded jewelry, tie-dye ng, soaps, paper crafts and sunglasses. New lesbian owned 26 The Magick Cauldron: Books, crystals, swords and more. perated business. 27 The Magick Cauldron: Clothing, jewelry, herbs and more. Beads and Art Glass: Handcrafted jewelry and home acces- 28 Gilligan's Isle Brazilian Handicrafts: Unique handcrafted it. made from glass beads and sculptures. including quartz candleholders, crystal lamps, agate table co :>alll lSabbitt: Paintings, cards, goal angles and power guides. gemstone birds and more.
tions By Cyn: Hand-built stoneware pottery . 29 Roberta Walters: Information about buying and selling re . ) Rand Kelmopo Enterprises: Studio R features original, richly 30 Twisted AlJuminations: Wire sculptures and mobiles d, hand-painted canvas floor cloths and wall hangings. 31 Collectible Gifts & Henna: Gift items, gift bags and henna po presents art objects, T-shirts and pillows depicting women variety of vintage situations. 32 TBA
a Magana: Bold colorful abstract paintings using narrative 33 HATCH: Houston Area Teen Coalition of Homosexuals. olism to convey meanings. 34 Beverages: Ice-cold draft beer, sodas, water, sports drinks and wine ve Korner: Artsy fartsy gifts and crafts for pampered homes. served by friendly festival volunteers. e designs, fashions and accessories for women. 35 AssistHers: An organization dedicated to creating a community of caregivers for lesbians. Services include care teams, education and public speaking.
22 I HWF2002 HWF2002 I 23 Marketplace Vendors Tina Burgos Rea/tor .Assoaate 36 Houston Candle Company: Outrageously scented soy wax candles with hemp wicks - hand-poured, soot and lead free. Incense and related Office: 713.850.1777 x 273 items. Stained glass by B. Addison Kenney. Fax: 713.850.1788 37 Henna Body Art: Henna tattoos. Cell: 713.562.3149 [email protected] 38 Dreamers by Sherry: Highly-scented dreamers. Candles, pampering bath and body products, jewelry, unique handmade potpourri night- lights and more. 3355 \X-~Alabama, Suite 800 39 Half Nation Under God: Cora Corbett signing her novel about where Houston, TX 77098 women's rights are headed under an administration of faith. wwwkarpas.com 40 . Designs & Imaging by Xenia: Clay art, beaded jewelry and photography.
41 Girl Co.: Greeting cards, T-shirts, caps and novelty items. 42 Deborah Bozek: For the fourth consecutive year, tarot card reading at reasonable prices. Houston 43 Luna's Practical Magic: Offering a variety of uniquely handcrafted items, as well as aromatherapy essentials, fung shui supplies and pre- served floral creations. Black Tie 44 Human Rights Campaign: Membership information, mission statement, Dinner and updates about the HRCbuilding, which is scheduled to open in April 2003. "A Night of Comedy" 45 Pride Committee of Houston: Information about the premier pride with celebration in the southwest. Vickie Shaw, 46 TBA Corey Kahaney 47 TBA and Monique Marvez Vickie Shaw 48 TBA 49 Houston Women's Soccer Association: An adult, year-round, recre- The 2002 Black Tie Dinner will be held on Saturday, ational soccer league for players of all abilities. Sassysoccer shirts for October 12 at the Intercontinental Hotel at 2222 sale, along with tickets to the first-ever women's pro soccer game in West Loop South. The event begins with a cocktail Houston on October 19. hour and silent auction, and offers a "no speaker, 50 Houston Women's Flag Football League: League play starts October 12. lots of fun and laughter" evening. Join as for a night of comic relief and fundraising for seven local Easy Spirit What is Comfort? Tour: Enjoy a free foot massage, win gift beneficiaries. Call 713-523-9611 for more information. baskets and tryon EasySpirit merchandise. www .houstonblacktiedinner .org
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The Houston Women's Festival is produced by the Athena Art Project, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the artis- Please let us keep you informed by adding or correcting your name tic endeavors of women. on our mailing list:
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The Athena Art Project Please leave this completed form at the ticket table or send to: P.O.Box 70102 The Athena Art Project Houston, Texas 77270 P.O.Box 70102 Shirley Knight, Producer Houston, Texas 77270-0102 Sally Andrews, Director Please see our web site at: www.hwfestival.orq Sharman Petri, Coordinator
Athena - the Greek goddess of wisdom and the arts.
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