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October 10, 2024

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Poplar Hall, Appleton, WI

An Event, PERiOD. 2024

We’re excited to once again bring you the 3rd annual An Event, Period. on Thursday, October 10 to benefit The Monthlies Project, which funds a growing need to distribute period products to schools and organizations that serve young menstruators. We are so excited to share with you all the plans we have in place for another evening of unapologetic empowerment this year! For now, save the date, and stay tuned for more soon!

FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT.

• Sasheer Zamata •

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The Monthlies Project is bloody excited to announce this year’s featured entertainment as stand-up comedian, actress, writer, ACLU Celebrity Ambassador for Women’s Rights and SNL alum, Sasheer Zamata!

Sasheer Zamata can be seen on Marvel's Agatha All Along, Netflix's Exploding Kittens, ABC's Home Economics, and Woke on Hulu. She was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for four seasons and has appeared on This American Life and Late Night with Stephen Colbert. Her stand up specials Pizza Mind and The First Woman are available to stream online, and she is one half of the weekly podcast Best Friends. She also serves as the celebrity ambassador for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and works with the Women's Rights Project, which seeks to break down gender biases and ensure equal economic opportunities, educational equity, and an end to gender-based violence.

Get ready for a night of sharp wit and vibrant humor this October — Sasheer’s signature blend of humor and insight is sure to make this event both memorable and impactful.

EVENT SCHEDULE.

5:00 – Registration & Networking

6:00 – Program: Entertainment, Community Panel & Fund the Mission

8:00 – Event Concludes (stay to socialize!)

The event will start at 5:00 p.m. with networking. Grab a cocktail/mocktail, enjoy tasty food, and find a seat with friends. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. featuring engaging entertainment and lively discussions.

TABLES & SEATING.

Please arrive early in order to claim a seat. Once the tables on the main floor are filled, there is standing room and high-top seating on the upper floor overlooking Poplar’s stage!

WHAT TO WEAR.

RED! We encourage everyone to wear shades of red and love to see the creativity come out in fun monthlies-inspired outfits each year. Not feeling too creative? Your favorite business casual will be great.

VENUE & PARKING.

Poplar Hall is located at 141 S. Riverheath Way in Appleton. There is parking available in the lot next to Poplar Hall, as well as the nearby lots and street parking along Riverheath Way.

Our cycles may be monthly, but #periodtalk should be on the regular. Help us change the conversation and make menstrual products available to all. We hope you can join us for a memorable and energizing night — full of lightness, laughter, momentum, and a mission to end period poverty in Northeast Wisconsin!

Sponsorship opportunities available! Contact Liz Wollenberg for more info.

How The Monthlies Project is impacting young mensturators:

"With not even a full 4 days of school under out belts, having the leggings and underwear [here] has kept at least 3 students in school. Thanks again for all you do!"

— Appleton Area School District