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My Interests

Hip-Hop female MCs, offbeat music venues, Keren Ann, All-female improv troupes, columnist Amelie Gillette, painter Kim Gordon, handmade sweatshirts, new Ladytron, Missy Elliott, MC Lyte, ModCloth clothing, Heimstone apparel, fashionista Joan Wasser, Zooey Deschanel, seaside splendors, sailor chic, beach towel totes, pomplamosas, International Volunteer Programs Association

I'd like to meet:

YOU. photographers, musicians, crafters, entrepreneurs, writers, independents, artists, filmmakers, designers, and letter writers. Send your letters to [email protected] or via snail mail: Venus Zine, 2000 N. Racine, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60614. Also check out Venus Zine on Bebo, Friendster,

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Music:

IN THIS ISSUE: Portishead, Mates of State, Brooke Fraser, Martha Wainwright, Tilly and the Wall, Scarlett Johanson, Kira Lyn Cain, Mr. Gnome, My Brightest Diamond, The Jealous Girlfriends, Bellafea, The Black Angels, The Silver Jews, The Heavenly States, Amelia, The Submarines, Thalia Zedek Band, Patti Rothberg, The Friggs, Priscilla Ahn, Doctors and Dealers, Totimoshi, The Long Blondes, Rachel Taylor Brown, Ani Difranco, Round Mountain, Rachael Sage, Joan As Police Woman, Bowerbirds, Kim Drake

Movies:

Swingtown, Gonzo: The Life And Work Of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Television:

Kinga Phillips

Books:

Pulpstar.com , Don't You Forget About Me, What It Is, Trash Sex Magic, Thge Age of Dreaming, What Was Lost

Heroes:

Female entrepreneurs, Venus Zine readers, Gloria Steinem, Gloria Anzaldua, bell hooks, Betty Friedan, Vivienne Westwood, Jessa Crispin, Christina Kelly, Janis Joplin

My Blog

I like Carebears, and this just blows them out of the water

Plushies always inspired a bit of, er, questionable images in my head at any mention, but this exhibit just blew those ideas out and let in a whole new world of art and interest and awe. That is just ...
Posted by Venus Zine on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:44:00 PST

Calling all lady bike riders

We're working on a photo-spread for the Fall issue of ladies and their customized bikes. We're not talking just fixed gear here; we're talking streamers, sound systems, sparklers, crazy paint job...
Posted by Venus Zine on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:31:00 PST

MP and the MPP

It shouldn't be that much of a surprise that a 1970's superstar, Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas, acts as a major advocate for the Marijuana Policy Project. But this isn't all fun and gam...
Posted by Venus Zine on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:22:00 PST

What would you ask Liz Phair?

Can you believe it's been 15 years since the release of Exile In Guyville? The L.A. musician and mom has several projects up her sleeve, including a book, the re-release of Exile on June 24 and a docu...
Posted by Venus Zine on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:36:00 PST

Venuszine.com seeks concert photographers in Atlanta and Los Angeles

Venuszine.com  the Web component of the internationally circulated magazine that focuses on women in music, film, fashion, art, and DIY culture  seeks concert photographers for assignments in Atlant...
Posted by Venus Zine on Sat, 24 May 2008 06:26:00 PST

What would you ask Margaret Cho?

Margaret Cho is the subject of our upcoming Call and Response feature! Send your questions to feedback [at] venuszine.com or comment on this article on the Venus Zine website. The deadline is March 28...
Posted by Venus Zine on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:13:00 PST

Venus Zine seeks DIY entrepreneurs to write about their horror stories

We're seeking DIY entrepreneurs to share their business horror stories with the world.What mistakes did you make in the business-building process? Who screwed you over? What was your scariest learning...
Posted by Venus Zine on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:15:00 PST

Wanna be a venuszine.com concert correspondent?

We're looking for concert reviewers and photographers to contribute to the new (and improved!) venuszine.com.VENUSZINE.COM SEEKS CONCERT REVIEWERSVenuszine.com  the Web component of the international...
Posted by Venus Zine on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:46:00 PST

Venus Zine editor to speak at Ladyfest Chicago

You're invited!Are you interested in starting your own business or creative organization? If so, we'd love to meet you at Ladyfest Chicago's workshop called "Starting and Running Your Own Organization...
Posted by Venus Zine on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:23:00 PST

Send Venus Zine your essay!

Venus Zine cordially invites you to write about what makes you tick We're seeking essays about personal experiences that have changed your life, humor pieces about your job/relationship/friendship/tra...
Posted by Venus Zine on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:32:00 PST