The Torch

Issue date: 11/13/08 Section: Arts

Grrrlz Rock regular DJ Layla brings the music while Luminessah, belly-dancing troupe, brings the entertainment to the dance party following Grrrlz Speak at The Davis on Nov. 15. Photo courtesy of GRRRLZ ROCK

"Grrrlz Speak!: Women Redefining Women's Work" will be a panel discussion moderated by University of Oregon Professor of Philosophy Naomi Zack Nov. 15, 7 p.m. at The Davis, at 94 W. Broadway in downtown Eugene.

Chris Birke has organized the panel discussion, coming up with 10 questions as subtopics for the dialogue. The main topic of the panel discussion will be on women and the workplace.

"This is my first time doing this so I'm kind of nervous but it should be really fun," Birke said. "There will be five to six members in the panel discussion ranging from conservative to liberal view points, so we should get to hear all sides of the issues."

This will be the first discussion Birke has organized for the Grrrlz Rock Concert Series. Although Birke is male, all panel members are female, including the panel's moderator, Zack.

The panel members are musician Melissa Ruth; mechanic, millwright and pipe fitter Candice Woyak; Director of the UO Physical Education Department Peg Rees; artist Kelle DeForrest; construction Project Manager Leah Davis; and Lane County Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Carlson.

There will be a reception immediately following the discussion at Imagine Salon at 943 Olive St. from 9-11 p.m. Free hairstyling will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Back at The Davis - after the reception - there will be a 21-and-over dance party featuring live music and performance starting at 11 p.m. with a $3 cover charge.

Entertainment will be provided by DJ Moonvoid featuring hula hoopers and DJ Layla featuring Luminessah, a belly-dancing troupe.

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