M.O.M. Conference & Mama Expo

Online, May 16, 2011 (Newswire.com) - M.O.M. Conference & Mama Expo

The premier international organization for Women in the Media, Arts & Education... who are raising children as well!

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WHAT: Presenting a Media, Academic & Arts Conference & Multiple Platforms for women, mothers and families to gather, including Mamapalooza Stages, Evening Performances, Concerts, and FREE Family Festivals.

WHEN: May 23-25, 2011

WHERE: Marymount Manhattan College (open to the public) with additional evening Performance & Presentation venues across New York City. Full conference schedule at: MamaExpo.com

WHO: Presented by the Motherhood Foundation and non-profit M.O.M. (Museum Of Motherhood) in partnership with Mamapalooza (Mamapalooza.com)

CONFERENCE: May 23-25, 2011 at Marymount Manhattan College (221 East 71st St. New York, NY); The Vulnerable Mother, with keynotes by Carol Evans, Working Mother Magazine; Julia Beck, Forty Weeks; and Special Mom Blogger Panel; Dr. Phyllis Chesler, feminist and author of more than13 books; Laura Tropp, Mother Studies, MMC; and featuring the voices of The 21st Century Motherhood Movement with presentations, discussions, film screenings and workshops. Open to all. Full conference schedule at MotherStudies.org

M.O.M. FUNDRAISER: Join us Monday night, May 23, for a special spoken word, poetry and music event from 7-10 p.m., free beer from 7-8 p.m. and 50/50 raffles: M.O.M. FUN-raiser at Bar East, 1733 1st Ave. @90th St, New York, NY. MC Carol Lester introduces Double Breasted Music, Mary Kate Azucy, Devorah, Puma Perl, Kim Jennings, Margaret Bernstein, Candice Anitra, and Bluebird and Skoko.

RECEPTION AND THEATRE PERFORMANCES: Join us Tuesday night, May 24 at The Drilling Company Theater, 236 West 78th St. at 6:15 p.m. for wine and cheese reception and special theatre performances at 7:00 p.m. with Amy Simon, She's History, and Alana Ruben Free, Fear & Desire.

Advance tickets at: http://www.motherhoodmuseum.org/Payment.html