Charlottesville Women’s Theatre Project is proud to announce that we will be holding auditions for our second project, a staged reading of “Bras and Beaters” by local playwright Sally Story, in just a few weeks.

AUDITIONS FOR A STAGED READING OF “BRAS AND BEATERS” BY SALLY STORY
What we need: 3 women and 3 men, college age or able to pass as such; anyone interested in helping to house manage, usher, concessions, etc.

When: Auditions will be Wednesday September 3rd from 7-10 PM at The Bridge PAI in Belmont- see this site for directions

What you need to bring: Nothing! There is no preparation necessary, and no need to sign up for audition times, just come anytime between 7 and 10 pm. Readings will be provided.

Staged Reading dates: Friday September 26th at 8 pm, Saturday September 27th at 8 pm, Sunday September 28th at 2 pm, at The Bridge PAI in Belmont

Please let me know if you have any questions at cvillewomenstheatreproject@gmail.com, and I hope to see you there! If anyone is interested, you can also check out our work-in- progress myspace page.

-Melissa and Gigi

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When I saw the headline in the Daily Progress titled “COUGAR!” I immediately thought of the obvious association (from Wikipedia):

Cougar refers to an older woman, usually in her 40s, 50s or 60s who usually sexually pursue men in their 20s and 30s. In many cases, the alternative scenario is true where these women are pursued by younger men who have an affinity for the beauty, maturity & intellect of women in this age range.

Obviously, this definition was not edited by someone with bias.  The entire DP article was littered with quotes discussing cougar sitings all over Charlottesville.  Put in the right context, read these:

“I know what a cougar looks like. I’m 76 years old. I can see. I’m not making it up. There was no doubt in my mind that it was a cougar.”

“Mysterious and dangerous is sort of a good mix, it makes for a good campfire story.” 

“There have been other species in the history of man that we thought were extinct, but were not, we’ve been fooled before.” 

Wow.  Cougars are everywhere in Charlottesville.  Where do you find yours?

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I just read a really cool study by BlogHer and Compass Partners. They did a bunch of research to figure out what women think of blogs. The most interesting results?

Women are so passionate about blogging that large percentages of women said they would give something up to keep the blogs they read and/or write BUT, some things are sacred … only 20% would give up chocolate!

22 to 25 percent of women say they read fewer newspapers, magazines and watch less TV because of blogging.

So, ladies, I ask you… what do blogs mean to you and what do you want to see more of at Spicy Bear? Please let us know! Don’t be afraid!

The full study after the break..

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[written by anonymous birdie]

You got one problem and it is you…I am a girl, who has pretty much all guy friends. I have always had mainly guy friends. I am also one of the most honest people you will meet. I am incapable of BS and games. I make it as clear as water just what I want, from who I want it from. If this girl manipulated you it is because you let her. If she was a tease it was because you let her cross that line.
You have some control over yourself and your situation. You were perfectly capable of asking her where you stood. You were also capable of stopping her from making any sort of advances toward you.

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[Billy Hunt Photography]

A little bird reported:

Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers will hold its second contest Tuesday, March 11, from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Blue Moon Diner! (THAT’S TOMORROW!)

Celebrity Judges: Stephen Barling & Brandon Collins of the band BC, and Jim Waive of Jim Waive and the Young Divorcees.

Bring cash for food, drink, fake gambling, merchandise, bribing, tipping, and, if things don’t go well, bail. Proceeds go to Community Bikes.

Crowds went wild for CLAW last month. It was a standing room only event… and that was during an ice storm. Come early and come often.

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Yes, but men work smarter.

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