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FEMME FEST 06

SURVIVING THE STORM:

Stories of Women and Resilience

Acclaimed New Orleans artist, Diana E.H. Shortes directs an evening of short performances by local women performers. Contributing artists include: Diana Shortes, Stacy Arton, Adella Gauties, Kathy Randels, Jan Villa Rubia, Gio, Linda Merrit, Wendi Berman, Lauren Swinney, Sharon Clement, Jodi Borrello, Lee Grue, Lisa Shattuck, Stephanie McKee, Gina Ferrara, Naneette Ledet, Melanie Dixon, Mable Guntz, Ayrion Miller, The Storyville Starlets and many, many more.

a salon will follow, open to those who have a story to tell .

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 24 & 25, 2006 N Gallery Theatre, 1412 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans,

8 PM, $10 at the door