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Legacy - 2000Opening Breakfast“Opening Breakfast,” a special tribute to Betty Ford, with Richard Norton Smith speaking on “The History of the First Ladies.” February 29, 7:30am, Ambassador Ballroom, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Sponsored by the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council $20 per ticket; call 616-949-9128, ext. 2834, for more information Theater/Film/Video“Suffrage Centennial 1999” a 75-minute video re-enactment of a suffrage meeting with Susan B. Anthony held at St. Cecilia Music Society in 1899.
March 1, 5:30pm; March 4, 8 pm; March 6, 10am; March 8,12 noon; April 29, 8 pm on GRTV/Cable Channel 25 “PEGGY: The Life and Times of Mrs. Benedict Arnold,” a one-woman play written by Norbert Hruby, President Emeritus of Aquinas College, and performed by Penny Avery. “Daughters of Daughters,” short stories celebrating women’s history and culture, read by local actors. “Celebrate Women! Film Festival,” featuring a variety of documentary films chronicling the history of women in America. “Women in Comedy,” a film festival featuring classic comedies of the ‘30s and ’40s. “Pat and Mike,” a Spencer Tracy/Katherine Hepburn film about a woman athlete and her trainer. “Babe,” a one-woman play about Babe Didrikson-Zaharias. “Old Wives and Other Tales,” a puppet show celebrating gutsy girls and wise women who use their wits to save the day. “Gaining Ground: Women in Grand Rapids City Government,” a short video featuring the history of women in the city work force. “Out of Our Father’s House,” an historical one-act play focusing on the lives of six women: Eliza Southgate, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Maria Mitchell, Mother Jones, Anna Howard Shaw and Gertrude Stein. “Memory, Gender and Representation: the 2000 WGS Film Festival,” a three-day event. “The Legacy of African-American Women,” a history of African-American women’s struggles and victory through music, dance and drama. March 18, 2pm, Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy S.E. Sponsored by the Delta Centre for Arts and Cultural Affairs $10 non-students; $5 students “Brothers of the Heart,” a theatrical and workshop presentation by Newberry Award-winning author, Joan Blos. Ms. Blos’ book has been adapted for the stage in collaboration with the Wild Swan Theatre in Ann Arbor. March 21-23, 10am/12:30pm, Performances at Northview and Forest Hills Public Schools March 21, 7pm, Schuler Books and Music, Book signing and reading Sponsored by Community Circle Theatre Theatre performances: $5 for schools/general public. Call 774-9922 for tickets. “Do What Needs to Be Done,” an original play about six Grand Rapids women entrepreneurs, accompanied by a luncheon and panel discussion. March 25, 11am-2pm, Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy SE Sponsored by Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women $3 per person (includes performance, lunch and discussion) “Lime Jello, Marshmello Surprise – A Midlife Musical Revue,” featuring well-known local performers Jean Reed Bahle, Carol Black, Jean Gardner, Mary Gamble Hyatt, Marney MacAdam. March 28, 7:30pm, Ladies Literary Club Sponsored by Actors’ Theatre $5 per person at the door; no reservations required “Victoria Woodhull, Other Powers,” an event celebrating the sometimes-scandalous life of the first woman to run for President of the United States. March 29, 12 noon, Ladies Literary Club Sponsored by the Ladies Literary Club $3 per person; $7 with lunch Art/Crafts“Women’s Alumnae Invitational Exhibition,” an art exhibit. February 5 through March 15: Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm; Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 12 noon-4pm Calvin College Art Gallery Sponsored by Calvin College Free “The Dollhouse,” a photographic art exhibit dealing with the confines of modern domestic life, by local artist, Darlene Kaczmarczyk. March 1- 30, Monday-Friday 12 noon -5pm, Van Singel Fine Arts Center, 8500 Burlingame SW March 5, 2pm-4pm, Artist’s Reception, Van Singel Fine Arts Center Sponsored by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Free “Strength of Community …Women Make a Difference,” an art show featuring the work of 20 local women artists, each honoring a woman in history who influenced her art. March 9, 6pm-8pm, Artists’ Reception, Room 222 Art Gallery, 222 S. Division Sponsored by Room 222 and the Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails Exhibition free. Artists’ reception: $30 per person or $50 per couple “Quilt Discovery Day,” an event that offers residents an opportunity to have their family heirloom quilts registered with the Michigan Quilt Project. Eileen Trestain will speak on preserving, protecting and restoring heirloom quilts. March 18, 10am-4pm; 10am and 1pm, Eileen Trestain presentation; both at Van Andel Museum Center Sponsored by West Michigan Quilters Guild and Van Andel Museum Center Verbal appraisals: $5 per person plus Museum admission. Speaker: $5 per person plus Museum admission “Women’s Hands,” a live presentation by Artists-in-Residence Kathleen Cavanaugh and Kelly Dubois Brandt. March 18, 11am-4pm, Art on the Hill Gallery, 150 Madison SE Sponsored by Art on the Hill Gallery Free “Quilts Through the Ages,” the story of women’s lives through quilts, featuring finished quilts, works-in-progress and dialogue. March 21, 7:30pm, Grandville Branch Library Sponsored by Kent District Library Free Music“Evening of Women in the Arts,” a 15-minute concert by the Calvin Lyric Singers. Music will represent a historical range of women composers. Followed by a slide presentation on women visual artists. March 1, 7:30pm-9pm, Gezon Auditorium at Calvin College Sponsored by Calvin College Free “Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Concerts,” featuring renowned guest conductor, Gisele Ben-Dor, and the work of American composer Emma Lou Diemer. March 3 and 4, 8pm, DeVos Hall Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Symphony Tickets $10-46 through Ticketmaster “Sounds Like Fun,” a high-energy romp through women’s music. March 5, 2:30pm, Plainfield Branch Library Sponsored by Kent District Library Free “Medieval Meets Modern: Women Composers,” a music program by educators and students showing what was missed during the periods when women composers were discriminated against. Music by Barbara Witham McCargar, Carol Grady, Kathy Proulx, Gwen Fassen. March 9, 11am (reception following), Women’s City Club Sponsored by the Women’s City Club Free “Playing the Ivory Moon: Celebrating Women Composers,” a lecture and music performance by Dr. Rebecca Rollins of Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA. Focuses on the contributions of women in music history. March 14-16, Residency at St. Cecilia March 16, 7pm, Solo Concert, Royce Auditorium at St. Cecilia Sponsored by St. Cecilia Music Society No cost for residency visits; solo concert: $10 nonstudents and $6 students/seniors Lectures/Workshops/Exhibits“A Botanical Legacy: Three Women of Science,” an educational exhibit about three notable female botanists. Month of March, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sunday 12 noon-5pm, Frederik Meijer Gardens Sponsored by the Frederik Meijer Gardens Admission: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors, $3 Children 5-13, Free Children under 5 “Suffrage, Sleuths and Social Reform,” a lecture by Jo Ellyn Clarey discussing the recent explosion of historical mystery fiction featuring female sleuths. March 1, 1pm, Caledonia Branch Library March 13, 10am, Cascade Branch Library March 14, 10am, Englehardt Branch Library in Lowell March 14, 1pm, Plainfield Branch Library March 16, 7:30pm, Grandville Branch Library March 17, 1:30pm, Krause Memorial Branch Library in Rockford March 21, 1:30pm, East Grand Rapids Branch Library March 21, 7pm, Kentwood Branch Library March 30, 7pm, Comstock Park Branch Library Sponsored by Kent District Library Free “Women’s Perspective: Architectural History of Grand Rapids,” a presentation on the influence and achievements of prominent local women architects. March 1, 7pm, Kentwood Branch Library Sponsored by the American Association of University Women Free “Evening of Women in the Arts,” a slide presentation on women visual artists introduced by Professor Anna Gredanus Probes. Preceded by 15-minute concert of vocal music by women composers. March 1, 7:30pm-9pm, Gezon Auditorium at Calvin College Sponsored by Calvin College Free “Women’s Voices, Women’s Visions for the Third Millennium,” a workshop for visionary women on ways to usher in the year 2000 with presenters Pamela Daugavietis and Jan Forrest. March 1, 7pm-9pm, Dominican Center, 2025 E Fulton Sponsored by Dominican Center $20 Registration fee; call 616-454-1241 for more information “Women … True Keepers of the Oral Tradition,” a storytelling event featuring Jenifer Strauss Ivinskas. March 2, 7pm, Englehardt Branch Library, Lowell Sponsored by the Friends of the Englehardt Library and the Kent District Library Free “A History of Women in Theater,” a lecture by Professor Debra Freeberg. March 2, 7pm, Meeter Center at Calvin College Sponsored by Calvin College Free “Women Who Made a Difference,” a luncheon presentation on outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, by local historian Gordon Olson and Legacy co-chairs Susan Shannon and Toni Turner. March 2, 12 noon-1:30pm, Duba’s Restaurant Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids $16 luncheon ticket “Death in Lacquer Red,” a mystery book discussion and signing with author Jeanne M. Dams. March 2, 7pm, Schuler Books and Music Sponsored by the Reading Group at Schuler Books and Music and the Grand Rapids Public Library Free “Women in Dance History: Following or Leading?” a lecture by Professor Ellen Van’t Hof. March 3, 3pm, Meeter Center at Calvin College Sponsored by Calvin College Free “American Indian Women at the Millennium,” a panel discussion with professional American Indian women, talking about how they and others maintain their culture while interacting with the larger society in their lifework pursuits. March 4, 3pm, Van Andel Museum Center Sponsored by the North American Indian Center of Grand Rapids Free with Museum admission “Stars of the Homefront,” an interactive presentation about the challenges faced by women during World War II. Features recipes, slides, games, music and memorabilia from the period. March 4, 11am, Walker Branch Library March 13, 6:30pm, Sand Lake Branch Library March 14, 6:30pm, Tyrone Township Library March 15, 6:30pm, Alpine Branch Library Sponsored by Kent District Library Free “This is Women’s Hour: The Life of Mary Baker Eddy,” a celebration of the accomplishments of this important healer, thinker and reformer. March 5, 1pm-5pm, First Church of Christ, Scientist, 48 Lafayette SE Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist Free “Dialogue in Two Languages,” a gallery talk by Grand Rapids artist, Gretchen Minnhaar, on the ever-changing role of women in society, as seen in her paintings. March 5, 2pm, Grand Rapids Art Museum Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Art Museum Free with Museum admission “Moving Grand Rapids Women onto the Public Stage: The Role of the YWCA,” a discussion about the historic contributions of this important organization during its centennial year, with Marilyn Martin and Diane Martin. March 5, 2pm, Schuler Books and Music Sponsored by Schuler Books and Music Free “Going into Prime Time: Understanding the Perimenopause,” a workshop by Suzy Reiter and Jan Lunquist about resources available for managing the peri-menopausal years. March 7, 11:30am-1pm, Planned Parenthood Centers of West Michigan, 425 Cherry SE Sponsored by Planned Parenthood Centers of West Michigan Free; reservations required. Call Amy Price at 774-7005 “Decades!”, a trip through the 20th century from the woman’s point of view. Featuring hands-on participation with games, crafts, fashion, profiles of famous women, and more from every decade. March 7, 4pm, Alto Branch Library March 15, 6:30pm, Engelhardt Branch Library March 19, 2:30pm, East Grand Rapids Branch Library March 22, 7pm, Caledonia Branch Library Sponsored by Kent District Library Free “Calvin Alumnae Athlete Panel,” a group panel discussion discussing panelists’ experiences in sport at Calvin and elsewhere.
March 8, 4pm, Meeter Center at Calvin College
Sponsored by Calvin College
Free
“Learn the Legacy: Looking at the Roles of Women Yesterday and Today,” a day-long conference about women’s history for 5th and 6th grade girls.
March 11, 10am to 4pm, Heart of West Michigan United Way Center, 118 Ottawa SW
Sponsored by the Women’s Resource Center, Michigan Women’s Foundation, Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails and Nokomis Foundation
$3 Registration fee/scholarships available
“Vision Latina for Girls,” featuring Vision Latina exhibition tours and
engaging “life-mapping” workshops for middle-school girls that examine personal histories, accomplishments, obstacles and aspirations.
March 11, 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm, Workshops, Grand Rapids Art Museum
Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Art Museum
$5 per person. Pre-registration required; call 831-2929 or 831-2916
“Moving Grand Rapids Women onto the Public Stage: The Role of the Ladies Literary Club,” a lecture by Mary Seeger that places the LLC in the broader context of the 19th-century Women’s Club movement.
March 12, 2pm, Schuler Books and Music
Sponsored by Schuler Books and Music
Free
“Mathematical Vignettes from Cambridge University,” a lecture by Professor James Tattersall focusing on the achievements of four key British women mathematicians.
March 14, Time TBA, North Hall 78 at Calvin College
Sponsored by Calvin College
Free
“Mothers and Daughters: A celebration of growing up!” A participatory workshop where mothers, daughters and others can share information and experiences about growing up.
March 15, 11:30am-1pm, Planned Parenthood Centers of West Michigan, 425 Cherry SE
Sponsored by Planned Parenthood Centers of West Michigan
Free; pre-registration required. Call Amy Price at 774-7005
“The Dutch Resistance: One Woman’s Holocaust Experience,” an inspirational first-hand account of one of the darkest times in history by Diet Eman.
March 15, 7pm, YWCA, 25 Sheldon SE
Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Chapter of Hadassah
Free
“An Historical Study of Women through Performance Art,” a lecture by Bob Hubbard, Assistant Professor Theatre at Calvin College, accompanied by a student performance of short biographies of women through history.
March 15, 8pm, Meeter Center at Calvin College
Sponsored by Calvin College
Free
“History-Mystery: Detective Fiction by Women, Featuring Women,” a lecture by Mary Seeger about this popular new trend in historical fiction.
March 15, 8pm, Kentwood Public Library
Sponsored by Kentwood Women’s Club
Free
“Women Reformers and Ethical Origins of Modern America, 1900-1930,” a lecture by Dr. Kathryn Sklar, distinguished author and Professor of History at SUNY-Binghampton.
March 16, 6pm Reception, 7pm Lecture, Gerald R. Ford Museum
Sponsored by the Higher Education Sub-Committee of Legacy 2000
Free
“Moving Grand Rapids onto the Public Stage: The Role of the Grand Rapids Study Club,” a lecture by Yvonne Sims about this historic literary club for African-American women.
March 19, 2pm, Schuler Books and Music
Sponsored by Schuler Books and Music
Free
“Mother-Daughter Book Club,” a discussion group for mothers with daughters age 11 or older. Call the branch library to reserve a copy of the historical fiction book to be discussed.
March 20, 7pm, Comstock Park Branch Library
March 30, 7pm, Grandville Branch Library
Free
“Women in Media and Politics,” a lecture by renowned NPR political commentator, Linda Wertheimer.
March 23, 6:30pm, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Sponsored by Seidman School of Business, GVSU
$50 per person (includes reception and dinner); for reservations, call 616-895-2162
“The Road that Led to Somewhere,” an inspirational lecture by family historian and community activist, Josephine Garel.
March 25, 7pm, Martin Luther King Park, 900 Fuller SE
Sponsored by the Lakeside Organization
Free
“Moving Grand Rapids Women onto the Public Stage: The Role of St. Cecilia Music Society,” a discussion by current president Mary Bloom about key contributions and events in St. Cecilia’s history.
March 26, 2pm, Schuler Books and Music
Sponsored by Schuler Books and Music
Free
“Women’s Lives, Women’s Voices, Women’s Solutions: Shaping a National Agenda for Women in Higher Education,” a two-part teleconference from the University of Minnesota, along with local caucus sessions.
March 27, 12:30pm-3pm, “Women’s Voices: Imagining Ourselves into the 21st Century,” with Johnnetta Cole, former President of Spellman College, Eberhard Center at Grand Valley State University
March 27, 3:15pm-7pm, Facilitated small-group discussions on creating a working agenda for women in higher education (includes supper); Eberhard Center
March 29, Panel discussion on “Women’s Solutions: Setting a National Agenda for the 21st Century” and box lunch, 10:45am-1pm, Eberhard Center
Sponsored by Women’s Commission and Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center, Grand Valley State University
Free
“Mary Baker Eddy: Reformer, Healer, Author,” a lecture on this extraordinary woman by Mary Weldon Ridgway, member of The Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
March 27, 8pm, First Church of Christ, Scientist, 48 Lafayette SE
Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist
Free
“Notable Grand Rapids Audubon Club Women,” a display of the accomplishments of key women club members.
March 27, 7pm-9pm, Ladies Literary Club
Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Audubon Club
Free
“Dead March,” a group discussion of Ann McMillan’s historical mystery set in Civil War Richmond, featuring electronic hookup with the author.
March 29, 7pm, Schuler Books and Music
Sponsored by Schuler Books and Music
Free
“The Witness of Women,” a two-part event celebrating local women who have played significant roles in the faith community or the community at large. Includes presentation of the first annual WITNESS Award.
March 1-31, Portrait Gallery, Trinity United Methodist Church
March 12, 7pm-8:30pm Liturgical Celebration and Award Presentation, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1100 Lake Dr SE
Sponsored by WITNESS
Free
“Legacy 2000: Union Women,” an evening-long tribute to women who have made important contributions to the union movement.
March 3, 6pm, Region 1D Building, 3300 Leonard NE
Sponsored by UAW – Kent County Region 1D
$20 per ticket
“YWCA Centennial Open House: A Woman’s Place for 100 Years,” an unveiling of the YWCA’s archival display, followed by dramatic readings from important events in the organization’s history. Includes tours and refreshments.
March 8, 4pm Unveiling; 7pm Historic readings, YWCA, 25 Sheldon Blvd SE
Sponsored by YWCA
Free; donations encouraged
“AAUW Honors GVSU,” a tribute to the University and Dr. Mary Seeger for her leadership by the Legal Advocacy Fund of the American Association of University Women.
March 16, 12 noon, Peninsular Club
Sponsored by Grand Valley State University
By invitation only
“Employer Recognition Awards,” honoring local companies and organizations that have made significant efforts to support the progress of women employees.
March 29, 11:45am-1:30pm, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Sponsored by Women’s Resource Center
Call 458-5443 for ticket cost
“Salute to Women,” honoring GRCC women who have made significant advances in the community, the college, and within their own lives.
March 29, 1pm-3pm, Applied Technology Center at GRCC
Sponsored by Grand Rapids Community College
Free
“Honoring Helen Thomas” a keynote speech by this dean of the Washington Press Corps, where she will receive an honorary degree from Grand Valley State University.
March 30; 11am Reception, 11:45am Speech; Cook De Witt Center at GVSU, Allendale Campus
Sponsored by Grand Valley State University
Free
“March WeBBook-of-the-Month Discussion: Tell Me a Riddle,” a month-long online book discussion, with other web links and reviews.
Online at www.gvsu.edu/english/books
Sponsored by Grand Valley State University and Schuler Books
"Women on the Web," a fun interactive online game for all 6th grade students in the Kent Intermediate School District. Learn about women who have made a difference, and win fun prizes.
Entire month of March; www.remc8.kiz.mi.us/legacy
“Women’s Issues” on the GVSU Morning Show with Eddie Rucker, a radio program series that discusses local women’s history.
February 28, March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27; 9am-9:30am
FM 88.5 and 95.3; AM 1480 and 850
Sponsored by WGVU
“Polish Heritage Society Essay Contest,” a competition for all Kent County secondary school students. Essays must be a minimum of 1,000 words and discuss how a Polish-heritage woman influenced the writer. First prize: $500 cash, to be presented March 8, International Women’s Day.
January 30, 2000, submission deadline. Mail to: PHS, 0-357 Leonard Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Sponsored by the Polish Heritage Society
“West Michigan Women’s Expo,” an educational fair showcasing photographs of 12 outstanding Grand Rapids women.
March 23-26, Thursday 3pm-9pm; Friday 11am-9pm; Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
Sponsored by the West Michigan Women’s Expo and the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council
$6 Adults, $3 Children (6-12), Children under 5 free
“Just Grandma and Me,” a special day for preschoolers and their grandmothers (real and honorary). Featuring stories, songs and fun activities.
March 4, 10am, Gaines Township Branch Library
March 16, 6:30pm, Spencer Branch Library
March 18, 3pm, Comstock Park Branch Library
March 18, 11am, Walker Branch Library
March 21, 6:30pm, Byron Township Branch Library
Free
“Goodwill Vintage Fashion Show,” a survey of past fashion trends and how they influenced the women who wore them.
March 8, 7pm, Grandville Branch Library
March 30, 7pm, Kentwood Branch Library
Sponsored by Kent District Library
Free
“Writing Women Back into History Writing Contest,” an essay contest for Grand Rapids area high school students. The contest theme is “Women’s Legacies: Building Bridges from Yesterday through Today,” and the participants are asked to link the contributions of women from yesterday with today. Awards: $100, $75, $50 cash and additional prizes.
Deadline: March 31. Awards announced: April 14
Sponsored by The National Organization for Women – Grand Rapids Chapter
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