Taking Liberties: A Celebration of Women Artists

Taking Liberties:
A Celebration of Women Artists

Saturday, November 2,
8 p.m.,
Roberts Recital Hall, UAH
Honor November will dance a tribute to French sculptor, Camille Claudel, famous for her bust of sculptor Rodin.

Musician, songwriter and activist Nina Simone becomes the muse for the talents of Sherri Smith, most recently seen about town in The Last Rose of Summer.

The 12th century queen with two crowns, Eleanor of Aquitaine reigns again with actress Rebecca Darby, whom many will remember as Marilyn Monroe in last fall’s celebration of women artists.

Molly Pettis Reid, who brought her terrific adaptation of Two or Three Things I Know for Sure to UAH in August, has focused her theatrical talents on the paradox of artist and woman Georgia O'Keeffe. Also inspired by O'Keeffe's independent spirit are Cheryl Carlson's elegant spoken word works. The solo cello composition of Carson Goodman pays tribute to an influential teacher.

The religious tolerance of Ann Lee, founder of the American Shaker sect, is choreographed by Debbie Clark and danced by the Weird Sisters Hand in Hand. Even Jesus' Baby Sister finds a voice in the music of the Heathenists, Dee-Dee Moore, Lisa Best, and Beverly Anderson. Writer Amanda Kay's verses for Granny Bubba, Alberta Wilson Kay, remind us about remarkable women close to home.

An All Souls table will be set with chairs crafted to represent the spirits of women who have gone before us and return to enjoy the evening with us. All Souls Table is sponsored by None Such Gifts and will be on view at 603 Pratt Ave from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. before being moved to Roberts Hall for the Taking Liberties performance event. Advance tickets to the show will also be available at None Such.

Anna Sue Courtney is the artistic director for Taking Liberties, having recruited the performers and staged this year’s show as well as last year’s "Dig it up! Shake it up"! Courtney is well known locally for her work in puppetry for all ages and children’s art education.

General admission is $10, or $5 for Friends of Women’s Studies (dues are due in October). Free admission to students with ID. Proceeds benefit the UAH Women’s Studies program. For further information, call 824-6210, or Anna Sue Courtney annasu@mindspring.net.
This event is cosponsored by the UAH Women's Studies program, the UAH University Center and the UAH Humanities Center.

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Saturday, November 2, 8 p.m., Roberts Recital Hall, UAH Honor November will dance a tribute to French sculptor, Camille Claudel, famous for her bust of sculptor Rodin. Musician, songwriter and activist Nina Simone becomes the muse for the talents of Sherri Smith, most recently seen about town in The Last Rose of Summer.
The 12th century queen with two crowns, Eleanor of Aquitaine reigns again with actress Rebecca Darby, whom many will remember as Marilyn Monroe in last fall’s celebration of women artists.
Molly Pettis Reid, who brought her terrific adaptation of Two or Three Things I Know for Sure to UAH in August, has focused her theatrical talents on the paradox of artist and woman Georgia O'Keeffe. Also inspired by O'Keeffe's independent spirit are Cheryl Carlson's elegant spoken word works. The solo cello composition of Carson Goodman pays tribute to an influential teacher.
The religious tolerance of Ann Lee, founder of the American Shaker sect, is choreographed by Debbie Clark and danced by the Weird Sisters Hand in Hand. Even Jesus' Baby Sister finds a voice in the music of the Heathenists, Dee-Dee Moore, Lisa Best, and Beverly Anderson. Writer Amanda Kay's verses for Granny Bubba, Alberta Wilson Kay, remind us about remarkable women close to home.