Gal’s Guide is building an independent women’s history library and is seeking works by women and about women in various career fields. This month we have a list of 20 books about the history of women artists. UPDATE: The Gal’s Guide Library opened March 6, 2020. Each link goes to our Amazon Smile Charity Wish […]
Brush up on your art history. Join your gal, Bonnie in a discussion about the ladies of painting and art, with pictures! Ladies include Artemisia Gentileschi, Frida Khalo, the Guerrilla Girls and more. At the meeting, Gal’s Guide will be giving away one copy of Bonnie’s awesome Women’s History Calendar. Must be […]
“Life is difficult. People want to experience that from the safety of a comfortable seat.” – Janet Suzman “The theatre is certainly a place for learning about the brevity of human glory: oh all those wonderful glittering absolutely vanished pantomime!” – Iris Murdoch “Theatre is a mirror, a sharp reflection of society.” – Yasmina Reza […]
BURLESQUE PERFORMER AND FRENCH SPY Josephine Baker was born in 1906 in Missouri, she had a terrible childhood, I mean terrible. Little formal education, no indoor plumbing, poor, always hungry, abused, and homeless for a time. She made some money dancing on street corners at the age of 13. Her dancing led her to New […]
AUTHOR AND THE FLAPPER GIRL Born in 1900 in Alabama, she was born into a life of privilege, her father was a Supreme Court Judge of Alabama. As a teenager, Zelda was a dancer and socialite. She was the flapper girl you think of the 1920’s. She drank, she smoked, she pushed gender norms, and was risqué. She met […]
Gal’s Guide specializes in stories of inspiring gals of history. Whether it’s research for our podcast Your Gal Friday or our monthly meetings, nothing is better than learning about a gal in her own words. Autobiography, memoir, or essay there is always a bit of insight to guide you in your own life. If any […]
What do galaxy rotations and XY chromosomes have in common? They were both discovered by gals! Dr. Leah Leach will be our presenter this month tell us the fantastic stories and insights of historic gals of STEM. We’re back at Barley! Thursday, October 25 7pm-9pm Barley Island 639 Conner Street Noblesville, IN 46060 map Facebook […]
Continuation of last week’s discussion on #STEMgals. Gal-pals Lisa Meece and Bonnie Fillenwarth join Dr. Leah Leach to throw shade on Snapchat, profess their love to Starbase Indy and deep dive into keeping gals in STEM careers. Your Host: Dr. Leah Leach Gal Pals: Lisa Meece, Bonnie Fillenwarth Full Episode YouTube Version Show Notes and Extras: Looking for […]
NASA had the Mercury 7, we have the STEM 7. Gal-pals Lisa Meece and Bonnie Fillenwarth join Dr. Leah Leach to talk about seven remarkable gals that changed the world on the newest episode of Gal’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast. Who’s your favorite #STEMgal? Your Host: Dr. Leah Leach Gal Pals: Lisa Meece, Bonnie […]
In a world…where so many films get sequels or leave you hangin’ (we’re pointing fingers at you Avengers: Infinity War) Gal’s Guide Podcast only made you wait a week before coming back with a lively discussion on Taxi Driver, the Bechdel Test, and female tropes that are as interesting as a potted plant. You’re gonna wanna […]
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