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February 2009
- 8th Anniversary Sale!
- Store Events
- New products
- Workshops
- Store-sponsored events
- Community events
- Art
Sale
It's our 8th Birthday!
Sale! Prizes! Cupcakes! Love!
20% off all toys (leather stuff excluded) and 10% off everything else in stock.
Spend $50 and get a free gift, fill out a ballot to win a $100 gift certificate and share the love with us!
Saturday February 28th
11am—7pm
20% off all toys (leather stuff excluded) and 10% off everything else in stock.
Spend $50 and get a free gift, fill out a ballot to win a $100 gift certificate and share the love with us!
Saturday February 28th
11am—7pm
Store Events
Super 8
It's the VE 8th anniversary partyMarch 6
Doors 9pm, show 10pm
Starring Sasha Van Bon Bon (www.thescandelles.com)
With The Puff Sisters, Megan Butcher, the Sexual Overtones, and more
Hosted by Excedera
Music by CPI and Bear Witness
Club Saw
$10, $7 in advance at Venus Envy (tickets go on sale feb 18th)
All proceeds to the Venus Envy Bursary Fund
http://www.venusenvy.ca/Ottawa/bursary.asp
19+
Sponsored by Steam Whistle Brewery
http://www.steamwhistle.ca/
Dance Like Everyone's Watching
With Sasha Van Bon Bon
Is there an exhibitionist in you just writhing to get out?
Dance Like Everyone's Watching is a workshop that focuses on building character, courage and ingenuity as a burlesque performer. No matter what your shape, gender, age or performance skill level is, there is
a place for you in erotic cabaret, whether you want to start your own troupe, be an independent or simply polish up your private home entertainment skills.
Sasha Van Bon Bon Bio
Sasha is a native Montrealer who has been producing and performing burlesque in Toronto for a decade. As a stage artist, she loves nothing more than to bring diverse groups of people together to share in challenging but inspirational connections. Experience has taught
her the lure of sexual content is the best way of attracting the biggest cross-section of people and she loves burlesque for its smorgasbord aspect—there is truly something for everyone at a cabaret. Her group the Scandelles is one of the original neo-burlesque troupes in Canada and is the only one doing theatre-produced shows.
Recent career highlights include the productions Who's Your Dada? (writer, performer), Neon Nightz (writer, performer), the Dora award winning Arthouse Cabaret (creator, performer), Under the Mink (creator, performer) and the short film Give Piece of Ass a Chance (writer, performer), which went on to screen at over 20 international film festivals. Last year, she also participated in the first Jane's Walk in Toronto with a wildly successful tour called "Places to Bonk on Your Lunch Hour," where she took a very mixed group of folks to visit clandestine sex landmarks.
Sasha is also a nationally syndicated sex columnist whose work has appeared in various Canadian weeklies for over 14 years.
www.thescandelles.com
Sunday March 8
7-9pm
Pre-registration required
Limited space—register by calling VE or at the store
$25 ($15 limited income, senior, student)
Is there an exhibitionist in you just writhing to get out?
Dance Like Everyone's Watching is a workshop that focuses on building character, courage and ingenuity as a burlesque performer. No matter what your shape, gender, age or performance skill level is, there is
a place for you in erotic cabaret, whether you want to start your own troupe, be an independent or simply polish up your private home entertainment skills.
Sasha Van Bon Bon Bio
Sasha is a native Montrealer who has been producing and performing burlesque in Toronto for a decade. As a stage artist, she loves nothing more than to bring diverse groups of people together to share in challenging but inspirational connections. Experience has taught
her the lure of sexual content is the best way of attracting the biggest cross-section of people and she loves burlesque for its smorgasbord aspect—there is truly something for everyone at a cabaret. Her group the Scandelles is one of the original neo-burlesque troupes in Canada and is the only one doing theatre-produced shows.
Recent career highlights include the productions Who's Your Dada? (writer, performer), Neon Nightz (writer, performer), the Dora award winning Arthouse Cabaret (creator, performer), Under the Mink (creator, performer) and the short film Give Piece of Ass a Chance (writer, performer), which went on to screen at over 20 international film festivals. Last year, she also participated in the first Jane's Walk in Toronto with a wildly successful tour called "Places to Bonk on Your Lunch Hour," where she took a very mixed group of folks to visit clandestine sex landmarks.
Sasha is also a nationally syndicated sex columnist whose work has appeared in various Canadian weeklies for over 14 years.
www.thescandelles.com
Sunday March 8
7-9pm
Pre-registration required
Limited space—register by calling VE or at the store
$25 ($15 limited income, senior, student)
New products
Champion (DVD)
$39.95
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Ashley and Kisha: Finding the Right Fit (DVD)
$34.95
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Monsieur Capotain's Natural Lubricant
2oz / 60ml, $21.95
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Workshops
| Feb. 23, 2009 6:30pm |
Cheap Thrills: Do it Yourself Kinky Sex Toys cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: everyone » details |
| Mar. 3, 2009 6:30pm |
Sex Toys 101 for Queer Girls cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: women » details |
| Mar. 8, 2009 7:00pm |
Dance Like Everyone's Watching cost: $25.00 (limited income $15.00) audience: everyone » details |
| Mar. 9, 2009 6:30pm |
Going Down: A Guide to Fellatio cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: everyone » details |
| Mar. 23, 2009 6:30pm |
I'm Coming! A Guide to Women' s Orgasm cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00) audience: everyone » details |
| Apr. 27, 2009 6:30pm |
10 Rules for Happy Non-Monogamy — With Andrea Zanin cost: $25.00 (limited income $15.00) audience: everyone » details |
| Apr. 28, 2009 6:30pm |
Body Play: Creating Erotic Scenes — With Andrea Zanin cost: $25.00 (limited income $15.00) audience: everyone » details |
Store-sponsored Event
The Vagina Monologues
A community based project performing Eve Ensler's
The Vagina Monologues
to raise funds to end violence against women.
Proceeds from this event will go to the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa and UN Action Against Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Friday February 20, 2009
and
Saturday February 21, 2009
Bronson Centre—211 Bronson Ave.
7:30pm (doors open 6:30pm)
Tickets $20 in advance at:
Collected Works—1242 Wellington Street West
Mother Tongue Books—1067 Bank Street
Ottawa Women's Credit Union—271 Bank Street
Sophia Esthetic—190 Maclaren St., 2nd floor
Venus Envy—320 Lisgar Street
For more information http://www.ottawavday.ca
The Vagina Monologues
to raise funds to end violence against women.
Proceeds from this event will go to the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa and UN Action Against Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Friday February 20, 2009
and
Saturday February 21, 2009
Bronson Centre—211 Bronson Ave.
7:30pm (doors open 6:30pm)
Tickets $20 in advance at:
Collected Works—1242 Wellington Street West
Mother Tongue Books—1067 Bank Street
Ottawa Women's Credit Union—271 Bank Street
Sophia Esthetic—190 Maclaren St., 2nd floor
Venus Envy—320 Lisgar Street
For more information http://www.ottawavday.ca
Community Event
Talented Tongues
The time is rapidly approaching for this terrific show to go down ... just like naughty words oughta do! For those who have words to share, bring them along — otherwise, you should feel free to sit back and enjoy as Amanda Earl, Ritallin and Luna Allison dazzle, delight and stimulate you during an evening of talented tongues ...
Talented Tongues
Sunday, February 15
7:30 p.m.
Elmdale House Tavern (1084 Wellington Street in Hintonburg)
$6 at the door
Talented Tongues
Sunday, February 15
7:30 p.m.
Elmdale House Tavern (1084 Wellington Street in Hintonburg)
$6 at the door
Still Black—A Portrait of Black Trans Men
Divergence Movie Night presents "Still Black—A Portrait of Black Trans Men"
Explores the lives of six black transgender men living in the United States. Through the intimate stories of their lives as artists, students, husbands, fathers, lawyers, and teachers, Still Black—A Portrait of Black Trans Men offers viewers a complex and multi-faceted image of race, sexuality and trans identity.
Sponsored by Agitate! Queer Women Of Colour, in recognition of Black History Month http://www.geocities.com/agitate_ottawa/
Tuesday, February 24th
Doors 7pm, movie 7:30pm at Club SAW, 67 Nicholas
Free admission, $5 suggested donation.
flyer: http://divergencemovienight.com
Bhangin!
Some hot masala with your beats? Come and get sweaty with Agitate and Jer's Vision! Toronto's spin-sister DJ Zahra, of Pride Toronto's FunkAsia fame, will be throwing down her mix of bhangra, hip-hop, and other bootytastic beats along with your favourite Ottawa dj's. Be adventurous, dip your pinky in and taste it...Bhangin!
March 7th @ Eri Cafe, 953 Somerset St. W. (corner of Somerset & Preston)
Doors at 9pm
$5 before 11pm, $8 after, nobody turned away for financial reasons
19+
DJ Zahra Bio
Zahra is a fierce, flamboyant, stylish, spiritual, sexy spin-sister on a mission to bring joy and justice to everything she does. She is a lawyer, a dj, a performer, a healer, a feminist, a glam queen, and a lover of life. She has hosted radio shows, worked in TV, organized demonstrations, mediated debates, dressed drag kings... She believes: it's not what you do but how you do it! Her passions include everything from social justice to finding the right shade of red lipstick. She has been producing culturally and politically exciting events for over twelve years, including the wildly successful FunkAsia Nights!
International Women's Day Goes Green
International Women's Day Goes Green!
March 8, 2009 is International Women's Day and we're going green! To celebrate the day, The Women's Event Network is organizing an event, a Women's Marketplace which will take place at 211 Bronson Avenue in Mac Hall.
Women from the community are welcome to bring goods they would like to buy, sell, share, trade, or donate. Crafts, food, clothing and other gently used things are welcome. This is an excellent way to reduce, re-use, or recycle the things in your house, because as they say, "One woman's trash is another woman's treasure!"
Organizations are also welcome to bring pamphlets and information about their services, and are encouraged to sponsor a woman's table at the marketplace for a small fee. This fee will cover the operating costs of the event.
On top of the marketplace, there will also be a multi-cultural celebration through dancing, music and drumming. The event will take place from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Mac Hall in the Bronson Centre. For more information, contact Valerie Collicott at the Women's Event Network.
If you would like to book a table to trade or sell something, contact Valerie Collicott at (613) 230-6700.
March 8
12-3pm
Bronson Centre
Free!
March 8, 2009 is International Women's Day and we're going green! To celebrate the day, The Women's Event Network is organizing an event, a Women's Marketplace which will take place at 211 Bronson Avenue in Mac Hall.
Women from the community are welcome to bring goods they would like to buy, sell, share, trade, or donate. Crafts, food, clothing and other gently used things are welcome. This is an excellent way to reduce, re-use, or recycle the things in your house, because as they say, "One woman's trash is another woman's treasure!"
Organizations are also welcome to bring pamphlets and information about their services, and are encouraged to sponsor a woman's table at the marketplace for a small fee. This fee will cover the operating costs of the event.
On top of the marketplace, there will also be a multi-cultural celebration through dancing, music and drumming. The event will take place from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Mac Hall in the Bronson Centre. For more information, contact Valerie Collicott at the Women's Event Network.
If you would like to book a table to trade or sell something, contact Valerie Collicott at (613) 230-6700.
March 8
12-3pm
Bronson Centre
Free!
Research Study on Women and Sexual Pain
Are you unable to have intercourse?
Are you unable to insert a tampon?
Are you unable to have a gynecological exam?
Pain during sexual activity (dyspareunia) and difficulties with vaginal penetration (vaginismus) are surprisingly common but very frustrating women's health problems. They can affect a woman's sexuality, her relationship, her psychological well-being, her ability to take care of her gynecological health and, for some women, prevent the conception of a baby.
Researchers from the Human Sexuality Research Laboratory at the University of Ottawa are conducting research to understand these problems and contribute to the development of more effective treatment.
Women (age 18-44) are invited to participate in a research project if they have always had difficulty with vaginal penetration or have had pain during at least half of all intercourse occasions.
Participation involves:
2 visits to the University of Ottawa
Completing a set of questionnaires
Watching film clips while your physical reaction is measured (no physical contact).
You will be compensated for your time and receive information on treatment options.
This research is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and approved by the University of Ottawa Research Ethics Board.
Please call for more information: 613-562-5800 ext 2220
Email: sexualhealth@uottawa.ca
Are you unable to insert a tampon?
Are you unable to have a gynecological exam?
Pain during sexual activity (dyspareunia) and difficulties with vaginal penetration (vaginismus) are surprisingly common but very frustrating women's health problems. They can affect a woman's sexuality, her relationship, her psychological well-being, her ability to take care of her gynecological health and, for some women, prevent the conception of a baby.
Researchers from the Human Sexuality Research Laboratory at the University of Ottawa are conducting research to understand these problems and contribute to the development of more effective treatment.
Women (age 18-44) are invited to participate in a research project if they have always had difficulty with vaginal penetration or have had pain during at least half of all intercourse occasions.
Participation involves:
2 visits to the University of Ottawa
Completing a set of questionnaires
Watching film clips while your physical reaction is measured (no physical contact).
You will be compensated for your time and receive information on treatment options.
This research is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and approved by the University of Ottawa Research Ethics Board.
Please call for more information: 613-562-5800 ext 2220
Email: sexualhealth@uottawa.ca
Art
New works by Alyson Mahoney and Madison Conlin
Alyson Mahoney and Madison Conlin met while studying Fine Arts at Ottawa University in 2003. Both are inspired by contemporary media. Alyson is fascinated by cinema, and studies Film at Concordia in Montreal. Madison uses the world wide web and self portraiture as the template for her expression.March 1—April 30th.
