'V To The Tenth,' an event that marks the 10th anniversary of Eve Ensler's organization V-Day, will take place Sat., April 12, at The New Orleans Arena at 7:30 p.m.
The purposes of the event are to celebrate V-Day's 10 years of fighting to end violence against women and girls, and to honor the women of New Orleans and the Gulf South. Among the many celebrities expected to take part are Glenn Close, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Hudson, Eve, Rosario Dawson, Common, Marisa Tomei, Faith Hill, Julia Stiles and Sally Field.
Founded by Ensler in 1998 at the first benefit of her award-winning play The Vagina Monologues, V-Day has raised over $50 million for local anti-violence groups with benefits taking place in over 120 countries to date.
In addition, there will be an ongoing event called Superlove Fri.-Sat., April 11-12, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Superlove—which will have everything from slam poets to a yoga lounge—will also feature celebrities, including Ilene Chaiken, creator of The L Word.
See www.vday.org for tickets and more information.