Every March, the country celebrates the accomplishments of women throughout American history. On March 19, 1911, a German woman named Klara Zetkin organized the very first
International Women's Day. National Women's History Month began as a single week, local event. The week of March 8th was selected to include International Women's Day. However, in 1981 congress passed a resolution making the week a National celebration and in 1987, expanded it to a full month.
Los Angeles International Women's Day event on Sunday, March 5th, 2006. The Smell, 247 S. Main St. Los Angeles, Ca. 90012. (enter from the back alley)
Starts at 3pm sharp and ends at 9pm. Admission $5. Music, Speakers, Workshops, Poetry, Vegan Food, and more...
For more info:
http://diyzine.com/internationalwomensday.html 