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Marissa Parr-Scott, Program Specialist, Community & Family Resources 

marissa.parrscott@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3468 

Andrew Krebbs, Communications Director, Office of the Mayor

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Ticket Sales Extended for the 2023 Women’s History Month Luncheon

Bloomington, Ind. — Ticket sales have been extended for The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women’s 2023 Women’s History Month Luncheon. The luncheon will take place on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Monroe Convention Center, located at 302 S. College Ave. in Bloomington. 

Ticket sales for this annual community event are now available through Thursday, March 16th at 5 p.m., an extension of the original March 13th deadline, to ensure all interested parties are given a chance to attend. Tickets can be purchased at the Buskirk-Chumley’s Bloom Box Office or online at bctboxoffice.org. Doors to the luncheon will open at 11:15 a.m., with the program beginning at 12:15 p.m. The cost of tickets is $25.00 per seat or $275.00 for a reserved table for eight. 

The theme of this year’s event is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” which encourages the recognition of women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling, including print, radio, TV, stage, screen,, blogs, podcasts, news, and social media. This timely theme honors women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art and news, pursuing truth, and reflecting society decade after decade. 

This year’s keynote presenter is Indianapolis native Manón Voice, who has become a trusted voice in the arts and activism community. Manón expresses her passions through her work as a Poet, Hip-Hop Emcee, Speaker, Educator, and advocate for Social Justice. Manón Voice strives to amplify the richness of the human narrative through workshops, public speaking, performance, poetry commissions, collaborations, and more. Learn more about Manón at manonvoice.com. 

The luncheon will also recognize the 2023 Women’s Achievement Award winners: Jennifer Crossley, 2023 Woman of the Year; Jennie Vaughan, Toby Strout Lifetime Contribution Award; and Keyandra Whiteside, 2023 Emerging Leader Award. 

Additionally, women owned-businesses and local organizations for women are invited to reserve exhibit space for the luncheon. Exhibits will be available for viewing by luncheon attendees prior to the start of the program. For more information, please contact Marissa Parr-Scott at 812-349-3468 or marissa.parrscott@bloomington.in.gov.

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