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poet.
performer. activist. teacher.
DORA'S
READING AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001
2007
During the first half of 2007, Dora is doing a very limited number of events, speeches, performances, and workshops in order to focus her energies on finishing several creative projects, as detailed on the POEMS and the BOOKS/CDs/FILMS pages.
2006
Religious Resources and Roadblocks to Ending Violence Against Women, Montrose Bible Conference, Montrose, PA September 26, 2006
From Fragmentation to Wholeness: Spiritual Practice as a Means of Healing. Speech and performance of original poetry presented to 130 religious and spiritual leaders from four counties in Pennsylvania identifying:
1. My healing from domestic and sexual violence as a spiritual process, and
2. The need for spiritual and religious leaders to unify efforts to address the spiritual needs of victims and survivors within their congregations.
The 30th Anniversary Celebration of The Domestic Violence Service Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre, PA, September 28, 2006 - 8:00pm
Keynote Speech: 30 Years - Service and Remembrance to honor
1. The pioneering work of the members of the Domestic Violence Service Center of Luzerne and Carbon counties, and
2. The lives of individuals lost in domestic violence homicides in both counties as exhibited by The Empty Place at The Table Display.
Society of the Muse of the Southwest (SOMOS) 2006 Summer Writer's Series
The Harwood Museum, Ledoux Street, Taos, NM, July 28, 2006 - 7:00pm
Featured poet, along with singer/songwriter Susan Berman and poet Michelle Holland, for Joint Benefit for SOMOS and Community Against Violence at The Harwood Museum of Art.
The Harwood Museum of Art
The Harwood Museum, Ledoux Street, Taos, NM, July 2006 - 7:00pm
Featured poetry reading of collection of poems that I worked on during my Poet-In-Residence stay with the Harwood Museum during the months from May through November of 2006.
KTAOS Solar-Powered Radio Station
Taos, NM, July 2006
Guest poet with Magdelene Smith, Curator of Spirit of The Muse of the Southwest (SOMOS) 2006 Summer Writer's Series, to promote fundraising performance event to benefit both SOMOS and Community Against Violence.
Cultural Vibrations
KRZA Public Radio, Taos, NM, July 2006
Guest poet with Magdelene Smith, Curator of Spirit of The Muse of the Southwest (SOMOS) 2006 Summer Writer's Series, and composer/musician Paul Elwood to promote 2006 Summer Reading Series and Fundraising event.
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 19, 2006 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally and
Concluding speaker at end of evening events.
Women's Studies Graduate Organization Annual Conference: Art and Activism, Penn State University, 10 Sparks Building, April 1, 2006 - noon
Keynote Speech: Art and Activism: Making Connections. (2006)
2005
Pennsylvania Commission On Crime and Delinquency Annual Statewide Pathways Conference
Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA. December 2005
Empowering the Survivor's Voice: Writing Programs as a Means of Healing Workshop. Original 3-hour workshop designed for outreach services individuals to develop writing workshops for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
The 91st Annual National Communication Association Conference
Boston, MA. November 2005
The Health of the Discipline: The Role of Public Speaking as an Academic Course in the 21st Century. Panel presentation analyzing the direction of public speaking pedagogy in the 21st century, emphasizing public speaking as a means of civic engagement, activism and empowerment. Illness prohibited attendance.
The Barbara J. Hart Justice Center Annual Conference: Keeping Children Safe from Harm
With The Women's Resource Center of Scranton, PA and Marywood University
Marywood University, September 25, 2005, conference begins at 8:00am
1. One Woman's Voice: Poetry as a Means of Healing and Activism
Speech combined with original poetry to share my development from survivor of violence to statewide domestic and sexual violence activist.
2. Participation on panel responding to one family's encounters with the various legal and protective services systems when experiencing domestic and sexual violence.
A Day In The Life Of A People: Personal Narratives Of 9/11
Penn State University, Pavilion Theatre, 9/11/2005 - noon
Invited to join cast as Nurse Daisy Perkins by playwright, director, and actor Charles Dumas, in honor of 9/11
WORDSTOCK: State College's Annual Festival of Language
All around State College this year! July 2005
Readings for a variety of events as featured poet and host - please check the website to check all events, and my schedule, as well!
www.wordstockfestival.org
Impact of Violence Programs in Pennsylvania Maximum Security Correctional Institutions for Men
1. Rockview Institution, Impact of Sexual Assault and Abuse.
2. Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner and Child Abuse, including Sexual Abuse.
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 19, 2005 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally and
Concluding speaker at end of evening events.
The NeoSpinsters Second Wind Headline Performance
The 11th Annual Performance Studies International Conference
Brown University, Providence, RI, April 2005
Jamnesty: Amnesty International's Stop Violence Against Women Campaign Benefit Reading
The Hookah Lounge, College Ave, State College, PA, April 2005 - 8:00pm
2004
Literary Legends, First Night State College
State College, PA, December 2004 - 8:00pm
Invited to join poets and authors known locally, statewide, nationally and internationally as part of First Night State College's Poetry and Literary Extravaganza.
Pennsylvania Commission On Crime and Delinquency Annual Statewide Pathways Conference
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.
Seeing Through The Silence: Gallery Talks
Penn State University, University Park Campus, West and East Halls Commons, November and December 2004
Gallery Talks with student photographer/artist-activist Lindsay Kieter 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.
The 90th Annual National Communication Association Conference
Chicago, IL. November 2004
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.
Ancient Mothers Celebration
Fraser Street Church, November 4, 2004, 7:00pm
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 Café, 120 South Allen St, State College, PA, October 2004
Invited poet to read with 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!
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
PCADV Offices, 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.
Poets for Peace, 9/11 Reading
State College, PA, Borough Building, September 11, 2004 - 4:00pm
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.
A Day In The Life Of A People: Personal Narratives Of 9/11
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
Speech/Performance: The Impact of Domestic Violence
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.
5:00 PM Live News
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.
Altoona Talk
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.
WORDSTOCK: State College's Annual Festival of Language
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!
www.wordstockfestival.org
The NeoSpinsters World Premiere of Second Wind
International Poetry and Sexuality Conference, Stirling University, Scotland, July 2004.
Impact of Violence Programs in Pennsylvania Maximum Security Correctional Institutions for Men
1. Rockview Institution, Impact of Sexual Assault and Abuse.
2. Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner and Child Abuse, including Sexual Abuse.
The 10th Anniversary Celebration of The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence Conference: The Journey to End Violence Against Women: The History of Our Walk and the Path Ahead
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. Live performance of readings from the scorched earth during luncheon.
Dora returns to Take Note with Patty Satalia for ONE WOMAN'S VOICE
WPSX-TV (channel 3 in PA)
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:
Sunday April 4 - 11:30pm
Saturday April 10 - 12:30am
Sunday April 25 - 6:30pm
Wednesday April 28 - 10:30pm
click to watch the show: http://streams.wpsx.psu.edu/Take_Note04042.html
The State College Local Renaissance Earth Day Community Celebration
Fraser Street Park, State College, PA, April 2004
Invited Feature Poet to perform and host community poetry reading in honor of Earth Day.
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 23, 2004 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally and
Concluding speaker at end of evening events.
Penn State Womyn's Concerns Slam
For the March for Women's Lives in Washington, D.C., April 25, 2004
Wednesday March 3, 9:30 pm, Penn State West Halls Study Lounge
Coalition of Pennsylvania Crime Victims Organizations (COPCVO) Annual Rally in Honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA, April 2004
The NeoSpinsters Spring 2004 Tour!
Dates for shows for all female performance group which I co-founded with Pat Payne, with 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
Spring Creek Slam Team, at Zenos' Pub
Corner of Allen St and College Ave, Sunday February 8 - 4:30pm sign-ups
2003
First Night State College Poetry and Literature Extravaganza
State College, PA, December, 2003
FIRST NIGHT POETRY SLAM! - December 31, 2003 8:00pm
Dora serves as Slam Master yet again!
SPONTANEOUS POETRY BOOTHS - Come join Dora and other local artists as they write on the spot when given a word or phrase and $1.00 from you! Your $1.00 helps buy children's books at the Centre County Women's Resource Center and you get to keep the poem!
Live on Take Note with Patty Satalia: The Scorched Earth Interview
WPSX-TV (channel 3 in PA), Monday December 8 - 5:45pm
Dora discusses her efforts to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence through poetry and performance, and previews Kate Bogle's documentary film, One Woman's Voice, about Dora and her work, including the chapbook, the scorched earth and its compact disc companion.
click to watch the show: http://streams.wpsx.psu.edu/THE_SCORCHED_EARTH12082.html
Pennsylvania Commission On Crime And Delinquency Annual Statewide Pathways Conference - www.pccd.state.pa.us
Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA, November 19-21, 2003
1. Fifth Annual PA Governor's Pathfinder Award for Survivor/Activist for my activism on behalf of victims of domestic and sexual violence.
2. Citation of Congratulations from the Pennsylvania Senate for my activism and community development efforts that benefit PA residents.
3. One Woman's Voice film premiere of Kate Bogle's documentary short film about Dora's combined roles of poet, activist, and performer.
4. From Survivorship to Leadership. Integrated speech and performance.
The Social Justice Action Month Poetry Slam to benefit Amnesty International
Webster's Bookstore Café, State College, PA, October 8, 2003 - 7:30pm
The Emergency Rally Against Sexual Assault
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, October 3, 2003, noon
Invited to speak and perform original poetry to address recent increase in sexual violence on Penn State Campus and within Downtown State College Community.
14th Annual National Poetry Slam Championship Finals Show
Chicago, IL, August 2003
Invited to join performance and Slam poets from around the country in the opening segment of the Finals show to honor the father of Slam, Marc Kelly Smith, at Navy Pier, Chicago, IL.
Race Matters, WORDSTOCK: State College, PA's Annual Festival of Language
Webster's Warehouse, South Allen Street, July 6 2003 - 6:00pm
Co-organized and developed a 2-hour community interaction event to explore race, identity and dialogue, including a performance of composite pieces including poetry, statistics, newspaper accounts, and writing with performance artist Gabriel Washington.
www.wordstockfestival.org
Impact of Violence Programs in Pennsylvania Maximum Security Correctional Institutions for Men
Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner, Child, and Sexual Abuse, June 2003
The World Poetry Circus
Taos, New Mexico, June 6-14, 2003
www.poetrycircus.com
Community Against Violence
Taos, NM, 2003
Guest poet reading for the staff of the domestic and sexual violence center offering services to northern New Mexico's survivors and victims.
KTAOS Solar-Powered Radio Station
Taos, NM, June 2003
Guest poet radio feature with staff of Community Against Violence to discuss domestic and sexual violence and read original poetry.
Domestic Violence Task Force of Centre County, PA, 10th Anniversary Celebration
Centre Community Hospital Community Room, State College, PA, May 2003 - noon
Keynote speech: Public Effort, Private Effect to honor the efforts of the Task Force during its 10 years of efforts to improve domestic and sexual violence outreach services.
Poems in Response to War: A Community Reading
State College, PA, May 2003
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 2003 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally.
The 2nd Annual Women's Studies Graduate Organization Conference,
Penn State University, University Park, PA, Thomas Building, April 12, 2003.
Speech/performance: The Private as Political: The Power of the Personal Survival Story in the Public Sphere.
Celebration of Women in the Arts Showcase
Penn State University, March 2003
Featured poet during this two-day festival with fellow NeoSpinster, Pat Payne.
National Walk-Out in Protest of the War
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, March 5, 2003
Guest speaker/poet presenting the efforts of Poets Against The War.
The Vagina Monologues
Penn State University's production, Shwaub Auditorium, February 2003
Dora joins the cast this year!
2002
First Night State College Inaugural Poetry Extravaganza,
State College, PA, December 2002
Invited poet, Local Writers/Poets Showcase, and Slam Master for First Night Open Poetry Slam with the Spring Creek Slam Team.
Please check First Night guide for each event and time.
The Batterer's Intervention Program Centre County
Bellefonte, PA, December 2002
Featured speaker/poet to address 30 men convicted of domestic violence offenses and mandated by Centre County Judicial System to participate in this 20-week intervention program.
Project Growth, Breaking the Silence, Creating Hope Program
Penn State University, North Halls Dining Commons, December 2002
Featured speaker/poet during educational program on sexual violence.
Stop the War on Women: Repeal the Global Gag Rule Rally
State Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA, November 1, 2002 - noon
Featured speaker/poet during rally to repeal the Global Gag Rule. Sponsored by Choice USA, PSU Womyn's Concerns, Black Womyn's Concerns, and The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance.
Poems from the Heart: Community Poetry Reading
Borough Building, South Allen Street, State College, PA, October 2002
At Dawn's Early Light: A Common Ground - Readings about War
Borough Building, South Allen Street, State College, PA, October 2002
Invited poet for reading highlighting community response to war.
National Young Women's Day of Action Rally
State College, PA, October 2002
Join Dora at The Spontaneous Poetry Booth to benefit The Centre County Women's Resource Center! Wear a purple ribbon! And for her reading during “Voices: The Speak Out” Poetry Reading.
Organized by the Penn State University Chapter of the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance.
Penn State Students Declare October Social Justice/Activism Month
Penn State University, University Park Campus, HUB Lawn, October 4, 2002
Featured faculty poet during Social Justice Block Party, a daylong student fair to raise awareness for social change and individual involvement.
The Second Annual WORDSTOCK: State College's Festival of Language!
We are everywhere around town this year, so check out the website for all events, slams, performances, and community events!
I am hosting Language as Activism and Social Justice, which showcases local artists, and activists using language to change the world!
I am also offering two workshops this year so check out the schedule.
And I am also hosting the Slam, as scheduled on the website.
www.wordstockfestival.org
Impact of Violence Programs in Pennsylvania Maximum Security Correctional Institutions for Men
Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner, Child, and Sexual Abuse, June
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 2002 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally.
The Conference on Women's Health and Wellness
Penn State University, University Park, PA, Thomas Building, March 2002
Solo, featured poet and book-signing during conference.
The Vagina Monologues
Penn State University's production, Thomas Building, February 2002
Solo featured poet, invited by student organizations to read from the scorched earth as opening act to play.
2001
Robert Pinsky's Favorite Poem Project
State College, PA, November 2001
Invited to read Elizabeth Bishop's poem, “One Art” and present the essay I wrote celebrating the poem and Bishop's successes as a female poet.
Evening Of Courage
State College, PA, Webster's Bookstore, 120 S. Allen Street, April and October 2001
Served as organizer, co-host, and opening and closing speaker/poet for The Women of Courage of Centre County's Evening of Courage events to honor:
1. April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and
2. October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence 25th Anniversary Commemorative Luncheon
Harrisburg, PA, October 3, 2001
Invited speaker/poet to present to the founding members and former presidents of The Coalition the original poem Around This Table, commissioned by the Coalition to commemorate the history and spirit of the founders, and to discuss the impact of the Coalition's 25 years of activism.
Allegheny College, in association with Women's Services, Inc.
Meadville, PA, October 2001
Featured poet in observation of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Pennsylvania State Maximum Security Correctional Institution for Women at Muncy
October 2001
1. Invited to speak on the issues of domestic and sexual violence and read original poetry to an audience of 200 female inmates.
2. Held a one-hour discussion on the healing power of the written and spoken word with 26 inmates involved in House of Hope program, which is designed for prisoners with severe abuse histories poetry reading.
The Butler County Annual Hestia Awards
Butler County, PA, October 2001
Keynote Speech: Celebration of Service for the Victim's Outreach Intervention Coalition Awards Ceremony
National Young Women's Day of Action Rally
State College, PA, Webster's Bookstore Café, October 2001
Impact of Violence Programs in Pennsylvania Maximum Security Correctional Institutions for Men
Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner, Child, and Sexual Abuse, June.
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 2001 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally representing The Women of Courage of Centre County
The Battered/Formerly Battered Women's Caucus of Pennsylvania's Statewide Vigil for Homicide Victims of Domestic Violence
State College, PA, March 2001
Hosted 3-hour program to honor domestic violence homicide victims during statewide conference, speaking about domestic violence and incorporating original poetry.
The Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program
Penn State University, March 2001
Invited speaker/poet to present Domestic Violence, Literacy, and Community
American Association of University Women
State College, PA, Autoport Restaurant, February 2001 - noon
Speech/performance: The Intersections of Domestic Violence, Literacy, and Empowerment.
Dora has also performed, spoken, and guest-taught in
a variety of classroom settings ranging from high schools,
colleges and universities, and community-education programs.
Courses have included Speech Communication, Communication
Arts and Sciences, Arts, Women's Studies, English and
Creative Writing Programs, and Outreach Training Programs,
among others.
Dora
is available for readings, speaking dates, and workshops
on writing, creativity, and/or performance.
To discuss bookings with Dora, or to order books or cd's, please contact her at:
575.613.2947
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