What:  V-Day's A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant and a Prayer.  Featuring Debra Hart, WMMQ, Adrien Vlach, Executive Director of the MSU Student Housing, Tamiko Rothhorn and Keesa V. Muhammad.  Maria Danielle Casinelli is the Director / Producer of this groundbreaking collection of monologues by world-renowned authors and playwrights.
When:  Friday, October 12, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 13th, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 14th at 2 p.m.
Where:  Creole Gallery on Turner St. in Old Town
Tickets:  $18 for general public; $10 for students, available at Everybody Reads bookstore and the Women's Center of Greater Lansing.
Why:  To benefit the Women's Center of Greater Lansing, 1710-1712 E. Michigan Ave., a nonprofit community organization whose mission is to help women realize their potential, support each other, achieve economic self-sufficiency, and develop emotional and physical well-being, regardless of income level.
For more information: call the Women's Center at 372-9163 or visit www.vday.org.
 
What:  Benefit dinner with guest grillers Jason Colthorp, News Anchor at WILX TV / Fox 47; JoAnne Paul from Citicom Broadcasting; Dayna Marie & Jack Robbins, WLNZ; and Chris Holman from the Greater Lansing Business Monthly.  Dinner includes all-you-can-eat stir fry, soft beverage or Starbucks Coffee, chocolate mousse and a tip for your server.
When:  Thursday, October 25th, 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. seating.
Where:  bd's Mongolian barbecue, 2080 W. Grand River, Okemos
Tickets:  $25 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under.  Seating is limited!  Purchase yours by contacting the Women's Center of Greater Lansing by October 24th, or call the Women's Center at 372-9163.  Tickets are non-refundable 5 days prior to the event.
Why:  A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Women's Center of Greater Lansing,1710-1712 E. Michigan Ave., a nonprofit community organization whose mission is to help women realize their potential, support each other, achieve economic self-sufficiency, and develop emotional and physical well-being, regardless of income level.
For more information: call the Women's Center at 372-9163.