The first (1st) special event: XPOSEYOURSELF & SILENT DISCO on Saturday, May 15th, 2010; 8pm-1am.

Where: Freestanding Room, 4324 St-Laurent (SW of Marie-Anne).

When: Saturday, May 15th 8pm to 1am. -Performance at 8pm, free entrance, donations appreciated. -Silent disco at 9pm 10$ suggested donation covers headset rental and drink.

What: XPOSEYOURSELF! Come OUT and get some exposure at a fun variety-cabaret and awareness event hosted by MC Kristina Sandev and featuring a potpourri of artists who will showcase their talents. Some of the participants include: Dawn Ford (vocalist), Davyn Ryall (monologue), Olga (vocalist), Free Souls (vocalists), Dalia Marom (vocalist), Maude Desbois (vocalist), Popping with Fred & Soy Sauce, and much more... From 8pm to 9pm this bi-lingual presentation is free entry to the public (donations are always appreciated).

-SILENT DISCO! The showcase is followed by that awesome Dutch cheesy DJ Groovy Jacké for an evening of silent disco from 9pm to 1am. (A $10+ donation includes the headset rental and a drink.) -Deejay Groovy Jacké (Jacqueline van de Geer) is a sophisticated looking lady who surprises and enchants the crowd with groovy, funky and exceptional tracks from then and now. (http://www.433fm.com) She is an accomplished actress, coach, teacher, director, and loves Argentinean tango, and dark chocolate.

Why:This special event is presented in part by the 'Montreal local performing arts gay and straight alliance' (PAGASA); Helping minorities attain a louder voice inorder to share a bigger stage for a better way of life.

Reservations (space is very limited) at info@villagescene.com More information on PVSP @ www.villagescene.com

Who: Co-producer and hostess Kristina Sandev, with Davyn Ryall, Ricky Smith, Jacqueline Van de Geer, also Ludmila Grombosky, Stephane Turgeon, Lucy Satzewich.

The second (2nd) special event: Unveiling & promotional launch of Joan of Arc - Jeanne d'Arc Sunday, May 16th, 2010; 2pm-4pm.

Where: Théâtre Saint Catherine, 264 Ste-Catherine E. (between Saint Elizabeth & Sanginette).

When: Sunday, May 16th 2pm. to 4pm. A bilngual: French / English event. Free entrance, donations are always greatly appreciated.

What: Unveiling & promotional launch of the production: 'The Second Coming of Joan of Arc - La Résurrection de Jeanne d'Arc' Premier of 'Mega Shopping Chaussures' & bake sale. Info: www.villagescene.com Media: info@villagescene.com

Reservations: info@villagescene.com 514 656-3420 More information on VSP www.villagescene.com

-@ 2pm doors open at the space, entrance. A bake sale and refreshments are available; All profits to benefit the production tour.

-@ 2:30pm a presentation in French of the premier of 'Mega Shopping Chaussures' a one women solo play written and performed by Julienne Racine, directed by Joanie Roy. "I wrote the play considering certain feminist considerations towards eating disorders, relevant to present it for this occasion."

-@ 2:45 On the heels of her dark comedy Wake (2008), the short film Inspecteur Maxime (2009) and the web series Miss Top 10 (2010), Michaela is undertaking the writing of her next work for the stage, a one-woman-plus-video show titled "8 Ways my Mother was Conceived". The play tells the true tale of her grandmother's virgin conception, while exploring the boundaries of truth and exaggeration in a culture that hyperbolizes public image. She is glad to share the beginning stages of this piece with you.

-@ 3pm the artist who will portray our Joan/Jeanne will finally be unveiled. An extract of the text from act one of the production will be revealed.

The "The Second Coming of Joan of Arc - La Résurrection de Jeanne d'Arc" a play by feminist, activist, lectureur and playwright Carolyn Gage, translation by Stéphanie Sullivan, and directed by Liz Valdez. A one women solo performance to be presented in English and French as a touring production in Quebec, Ontario, and Eastern Canada during the 2010-2011 season. This will mark the world premier of the French text as well as the first time the play is presented in Quebec.

A team of designing women have come together to create this production including: Mélanie-Ann Fallnbigl (make-up and costume), Noemi Poulin (set design), Lucy Satzewich (light design), Sofia Alvarez (sound design), and original music and theme song by musician Pamela Pachel.

-@ 4pm exit & doors close.

Why: Come on OUT and meet with the PVSP artists, designers and volunteers. Find out who is the actress cast to portray the role of Jeanne/Joan and meet & greet her for the first time. Enjoy a reading of an extract from act one of each of the texts by the actress. See some of the design: set, and costume. Purchase and partake of the goodies at the bake sale.

Who: Mélanie Ann Fallnbigl, Noémi Poulin, Lucy Satzewich, Peggy Niloff, Pamela Pachal, Liz Valdez, Stephane Turgeon, and Davyn Ryall,