About GRRRLZ Rock!
GRRRLZ ROCK is a month-long festival in the greater Eugene area celebrating the contributions women make to the local arts.
Music, dance, theater, visual arts, comedy--they are all part of what defines GRRRLZ ROCK! Served up together, they unite our community in support of equality, empowerment and good old fashioned rock n roll!
Now in its fourth year, GRRRLZ ROCK continues to grow, rounding out its concert series with a tantalizing potluck of other powerful, focused and exciting events, encouraging intelligent discourse on gender, safety, sexuality, health, happiness and good times for women of all ages.
Join the feast and celebrate the message: GRRRLZ really do ROCK!
Cindy Denise Ingram (born May 7, 1973), is an entrepreneur, nonprofit manager, community organizer and music industry professional in Eugene, Oregon. Ingram was born in Dublin, California and graduated from Dublin High School.
Career
Ingram’s involvement in nonprofit management began at the age of 10 when she began volunteering for Kaleidoscope Activity Center1, an afterschool program for developmentally and physically disabled youth. Ingram worked in social service field until 2005 when she received her B.Ed. in Family and Human Services from the University of Oregon. In 2006 Ingram turned her hobby of helping her favorite local bands such as SILAS and The Dead Americans book shows and go on tour, into a full-time booking and promotions business. In 2008, Eugene Magazine recognized Ingram as one of the top young entrepreneurs in Eugene.2
Ingram heads the eponymous Cindy Ingram Booking & Promotions, LLC. The company, created in 2006, contracts with venues, festivals, corporations, non-profit organizations and performers in the areas of event management, fundraising and promotions.
In 2006, Ingram created Grrrlz Rock! and KIDZ Rock, two concert series events that feature women in the performing arts and kids in the arts respectively. The 2007 Grrrlz Rock! Events featured more than 50 acts3.
Visit Cindy's YouTube Channel and Hire Cindy Ingram! |
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Current Projects
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1) http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org27244.jsp
2) Eugene Magazine, Spring 2008, page 62 Feature: "Music meets social capitalism"
3) http://www.grrrlzrock.com/grrrlzrock07/
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Past Projects
- 1998: Co-Founded the Land of Awe Children’s Museum, which merged with The Science Facory in 2000.
- 2002: Co-Founder of Network for Reproductive Options (NRO)1
- 2005-2007: Community Causeway, Sustainability Village, Festival Manager for the Eugene Celebration
- 2007: Eugene Weekly’s Best Of – 2nd Place, Best Person Who Makes a Difference
- 2007: Co-Founder, Coordinator Music Industry Networking Event (MINE)
- 2007: Manager of the Community Center for Performing Arts (WOW Hall).
Bringing WOW Hall in the 21st century By Serena Markstrom Published: Friday, October 19, 2007
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| Mikael Krummel |
Mikael Krummel is a journalist, author, educator and eclectic other—including ex-deejay, ex-law enforcement officer, ex-package delivery dude, ex-assembly line worker, ex-psychotherapist, ex-movie extra and ex-blahblahblah. He is also a regular columnist and feature writer for Eugene Magazine, and might just possibly have claim to the title: Northwest’s Worst Two-finger Typist Managing to Somehow Snap Words Together Like Legos. |
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| Brooke Brown |
I am a junior at the University of Oregon studying Journalism/Public Relations. I am from North Shore Oahu, Hawaii and love to spend my time at the beach with my family, surfing, snowboarding and running. I am pursuing a career in public relations, and I'm excited to get to experience working with Grrrlz Rock! |
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| Matrisha Armitage |
Matrisha Armitage is the owner of a local bookkeeping company, Armitage Solutions, and has been servicing small businesses and families in Eugene for over five years with their bookkeeping and organizational needs. She enjoys singing and playing drums with her husband in their band Bajuana Tea and when she is not hard at work helping clients organize their lives, managing investment rental properties or playing music with friends, she is relaxing with a good book or trying to get some exercise. You can learn more about Matrisha and Armitage Solutions at: http://armitagesolutions.com or check out her band's music at: http://myspace.com/bajuanatea |
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| Melinda Mary Hugo |
An aspiring journalist in another life, Melinda Mary Hugo enjoys the occassional writing project and is always willing to take some pictures, especially if they're of flowers or her dog. Currently an aspiring teacher, Hugo recently completed her master's degree at the U of O and is substituting in the area while focusing on the important things in life: reading, hiking, studying history, hula hooping and her dog. |
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| Haley Wagnon |
It was a cold December day when I entered this world, since then I have lived a humble life confined to Veneta, OR until the day I discovered punk rock when I was 13. I went head over heels for it, as I am today still. I attended school in Elmira until 10th grade when I refused to go another day, (it really sucked), I then enrolled at Network Charter School and continued my education, expecting to graduate June 2010. NCS is the root of so many things for me, it has brought me out of an angry shell to be a happy, intelligent, confident young women with many opportunities. Recently I landed a great internship with the one and only Cindy Ingram and get to help with Grrrlz Rock! I also work with the local punk rock sensations Brother Bear & The Skitzo Punx. I don't get pushed around and I've got a big heart for the things I care about. |
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| Stephanie Hatten |
Stephanie grew up in the wildness of Texas and left when she was 18 to explore the great Northwest. After studying her butt off and earning a B.S. in Physics with a minor in music she then did what was expected and took jobs within her field. However, Stephanie realized that it was music, d.i.y. culture, film and the integration of these with technology that she truly wanted to pursue. Equipped with a vision and inspiration she hopes to further pursue these passions. A few key musicians that truly inspire her are Emily Haines, Khaela Maricich and Karen O. She is very excited to be working with Grrrlz Rock!, especially because they support woman who rock and because working with Cindy is totally rad. |
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| Ashlea Holcomb |
Hi! I'm Ashlea and a senior at the University of Oregon! I'm majoring in broadcast journalism and public relations and hope to be a part of Teach for America next year! My favorite things to do are go out with friends, go on long runs, and eat peanut butter and chocolate milkshakes! I'm a huge Blazer fan and if I could be on any t.v. show, it'd be F.R.I.E.N.D.S. |
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| Randal Collier-Ford |
My life has been interesting in its own. I grew up an only child with my mom. I have been living in Oregon for 14 years now, and I have lived in other states as well including California and Washington. I served briefly in the armed services, and was sent home on a medical leave. I have now been pursuing my academic success ever since. For the past 3-4 years, I have become an inspiring philosopher and have taken an interest in different religions and cultures and enjoy their histories. I plan to move far into such things as a personal goal for myself. |
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| Nathan Ichtertz |
Nathan Ichtertz is a senior at the U of O, majoring in public relations. He is from Santa Cruz, CA and in his spare time he enjoys surfing, snowboarding and hanging out with friends. |
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| Sarah Helfgott |
Sarah Helfgott is a senior at the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communications. Her many talents include hula hooping, karaoke, and Disney trivia. She is looking forward to future in Public Relations, but if that falls through she plans to combine her talents into some sort of circus act. Hopefully, it won't come to that. |
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| Claire Kapp |
Hey all you ladies (and gentleman too) my name is Claire Kapp and I am a senior at the University of Oregon. At the end of this year I will be graduating with a journalism degree focused in public relations, then it is on to the real world. I am looking forward to a bright future in the event planning world and can't wait to travel and learn about the world. I love spending time with my friends, great books, HGTV, traveling, and staying healthy. I am pumped to be working with Grrrlz Rock and am looking forward to wonderful month of exciting events! |
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| Kelley Jordan |
My name is Kelley Jordan aka DJ Kellsj. I have lived in Eugene for 15 years and consider it home. I am a community volunteer DJ/On Air Personality for KWVA Eugene, 88.1fm through the University of Oregon. You can catch my show, Rabbit Hole Radio, every Thursday from 4-6pm. Through out the Grrrlz Rock series you can tune in to the show for band interviews, event updates and more. I hope to one day pursue a career in promting and booking. I am excited to be interning with Cindy and working on such an awesome and important festival as this! |
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| Jennifer Kristiansen-Gonzalez |
Jennifer Kristiansen-Gonzalez learned to write just before her third birthday and hasn't stopped since. A graduate of the University of Oregon's master's in Journalism program, she typed her thesis one-handed while nursing her son Alexander. She has been known to don a fuchsia superwoman cape and rhinestone tiara to go grocery shopping. Currently, in addition to writing for Grrrlz Rock!, she contributes as a guest blogger to the Register-Guard's entertainment blog "Ticket Files" and is working on a graphic novel script. Jennifer's services as a copy writer and editor are available to businesses looking for creation or editing of marketing materials, web copy, and/or literature, just e-mail jen@gonzopants.com. |
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