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Video: ‘Vag Magazine’ Discovers Menstrual Cups
We are psyched to bring you the second installment of Vag Magazine, the show about womyn with a “y” and feminism that’s “fun!” (Unless you are part of the patriachal hierarchy, in which case, screw you, oppressive penis-havers!) This week, the ladies at Vag mag discuss corporate sponsorship from the Keeper menstrual cup, and what constitutes a “feminist” skirt.
We also have last week’s episode of Vag Mag’s launch.
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‘Vag Magazine’ Wants to Put the Funny In Feminism
If you’ve never heard of the 3rd wave feminist magazine Vag, don’t be alarmed: it doesn’t exist. The brainchild of Upright Citizen Brigade teachers Leila Cohan-Miccioand and Caitlin Tegart Vag Magazine is an upcoming web series that centers around the takeover of a women’s beauty magazine Gemma by a group of hardcore hipster feminists looking to create their own brand of Bitch or Bust. With a staggering lack of self-awareness, these young women are dedicated to the cause of… More »
Jose Gonzalez at the Yard
Sunday night was the New York Magazine’s Campfire by the Canal, the canal being the Gowanus. Members of the Upright Citizens Brigade told embarrassing summer stories, there was a campfire, marshmallows, and most importantly free beer and vodka drinks. Oh, and the adorable and talented Jose Gonzalez was there on the last stop of his tour for his album In Our Nature that came out last year. The rain held off for most of it and it was a swell… More »
NY Mag’s Upcoming Events
This weekend was New York Magazine’s highbrow BBQ with Islands, and now they have a few more things up their sleeve. On September 28 Jose Gonzalez and members of the Upright Citizen’s Brigade will be at the Yard for a “Campfire by the Canal.”
Then, in honor of their 40th Anniversary, the National and Grizzly Bear will be playing a show hosted by Stella (Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, and David Wain) at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 10. (via Life Vicarious)… More »
Islands Playing NY Magazine Show
New York Magazine has hosted various musical events these past few years like Of Montreal hosting Indie Rock Karaoke and Indie Rock Trivia Night with Les Savy Fav. On August 23 they’re having a “Highbrow BBQ” with Islands playing music and Top Chef contestant Chris Jacobson cooking. Get more info and tickets here.
Also on deck for the magazine is a campfire with Jose Gonzalez and Upright Citizens Brigade and more Indie Rock Karaoke. More info on those to come…. More »