One Billion Rising Flash Mob Dance for Justice: Dora serves as closing speaker of the Taos, NM Event
Taos Plaza, Taos, NM, Valentine’s Day, 2014 ONE BILLION RISING is the global effort designed…
State College, PA, December 2004 – 8:00 pm
Invited to join poets and authors known locally, statewide, nationally and internationally as part of First Night State College’s Poetry and Literary Extravaganza.
Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA, December 2004
A String of Words and Voices Workshop. Original workshop redesigned for outreach services individuals interested in developing writing workshops for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Penn State University, University Park Campus, West and East Halls Commons, November and December 2004
Gallery Talks with student photographer/artist-activist Lindsay Keiter to discuss her photography installation addressing sexual assault and rape on exhibit throughout the Penn State University Park Campus. Lindsay’s idea for this activism-oriented installation was developed, in part, in my CAS 497J class, Summer Session 2003.
Chicago, IL. November 2004
Dora participated in two programs during the 2004 NCA Conference:
Reconciliation and Restoration as Rhetorical Action for Social Justice
Panel discussion with Stephen Hartnett, Jennifer K. Wood, Lana Marlow, and Lisa Langstraat. I will perform a segment of the poetry performance developed and performed over the last 4 years for the Impact of Violence programs in the Pennsylvania Correctional System.
Prison Communication List Service Group Pre-Conference.
Daylong pre-conference discussion of objectives and development of the Prison Care communication group for the coming year.
Fraser Street Church, November 4, 2004, 7:00 pm
A student-developed event, I was asked to be featured speaker, combining poetry and personal experience to address activism as an activity of hope and community.
Poets In Pajamas Reading
Webster’s Bookstore Cafe, 120 South Allen St, State College, PA, October 2004
Invited poet to read with Nebula Award-winning novelist Jim Morrow as part of the release party for his most recent book, The Cat’s Pajamas.
And yes, I will be in pajamas! Scottish plaid black watch! With boots!
PCADV Headquarters, Harrisburg, PA, September 2004
Combined poetry performance and speech to explore the current status of statewide efforts to prevent and address domestic violence with the 65-person staff of PCADV.
State College, PA, Borough Building, September 11, 2004 – 4:00 pm
Co-organized and performed during 9/11 Remembrance Reading, including poets Cecil Giscombe, Julia Kasdorf, Todd Davis, John Haag, Dave Bonta, and Lee Peterson, among others.
Penn State University, Pavilion Theatre, 9/11/2004 – noon
Invited to join cast as Nurse Daisy Perkins by playwright, director, and actor Charles Dumas, in honor of 9/11, September 2004
Spoken word to accompany the song “Gas Well” for Erin Condo’s Leaving Songs CD Debut
Singer-Songwriter Erin Condo’s debut, Leaving Songs, includes a track called “Gas Well”, for which I wrote and performed the accompanying spoken word piece that you can hear throughout the song. This CD of Erin’s, which was produced by Bob Klotz and Bill Wilgus, offers guest appearances of many of the best musicians in State College, PA, and is a tribute to community effort and support of Erin and her talent.
Check out the song “Gas Well” at www.myspace.com/erincondo.
Check out Erin at www.erincondo.com
Downtown Conference Center, Altoona, PA, July 2004
Invited speaker/poet to address domestic violence and my path from victim to activist. Sponsored by the Blair County Commissioners, Family Services of Blair County, the Domestic Abuse Project, and the Eighteenth Street Community Church.
WTAJ Channel 10 News, Blair County, PA, July 2004
Live interview to discuss countywide resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence, preceding speech at Altoona Conference Center.
Cable Access Legal Affairs Program, Blair County, PA, July 2004
Live interview to discuss legalities of domestic violence cases and countywide resources for victims, preceding speech at Altoona Conference Center.
All around State College this year! July 2004
Readings for a variety of events as featured poet and host – please check the website to check all events, and my schedule, as well. I am performing, hosting, serving as Slam Master and offering workshops!
Stirling University, Scotland, July 2004.
Dora, NeoSpinster co-founder Pat Payne and Neo-Spinster member Reina Prado as Santa Perversa premiere their new show Second Wind as a featured event of this international conference in Stirling, Scotland.
1. Rockview Institution, Impact of Sexual Assault and Abuse.
2. Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner and Child Abuse, including Sexual Abuse.
Wilmington, DE. May 2004
1. Keynote address: The History of The Battered Women’s Movement. With Susan Kelly-Dreiss, Director and Co-founder of the PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence, combining original poetry and speech.
2. Sole design and facilitation of two original 75-minute workshops:
A String of Words and Voices Workshop and
Empowering the Victim: Writing as a Means of Healing Workshop.
Both programs developed for program-facilitators interested in implementing writing workshops for victims and survivors of violence.
3. Live performance of original readings from the scorched earth during luncheon.
WPSX-TV (channel 3 in PA)
Click to watch the show: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=I-dSIK5RapA
Dora returns to Take Note for a 30-minute feature interview, including the complete showing of the short film One Woman’s Voice by Kate Bogle, documenting Dora’s combined roles poet, activist, teacher and survivor, and her efforts to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence. The feature will air on WPSX-TV:
Sunday April 4 – 11:30 pm
Saturday April 10 – 12:30 am
Sunday April 25 – 6:30 pm
Wednesday April 28 – 10:30 pm
Fraser Street Park, State College, PA, April 2004
Invited Feature Poet to perform and host community poetry reading in honor of Earth Day.
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 23, 2004 – 6:00 pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally and Concluding speaker at end of evening events.
Wednesday March 3, 9:30 pm, Penn State West Halls Study Lounge
Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA, April 2004
Speaking with Centre County District Attorney, Ray Gricar
Dates for shows for the all-female performance group, which I co-founded with Pat Payne, including performance artists and poets Reina Prado and Evie Shockley.
March 2004 NeoSpinsters Tour:
HOUSEWORKS! with Laura Myers, Brooklyn, NY
Feature Poets at Bowery Poetry Club/Team Urbana, New York City, NY.
Feature Poets at Bar 13! Union Square Slam Team, New York City, NY.
Featured Artists, Celebration of Women in The Arts Showcase, Penn State University, March 2004
Corner of Allen St and College Ave, Sunday February 8 – 4:30 pm sign-ups