The Mamalogues

It is insane of me (and why not, see yesterday's list of mental health diagnoses), but I have signed up to take part in The Mamalogues, a monthly stand-up comedy night at Airplay Cafe that piqued my interest and was then urged to do by a writer friend/personal cheerleader. So save these dates: March 12th and June 11th, to listen to me mamalogue on dropping a thong on the 2nd grade classroom floor, and freaking out about the irony of teenagers playing Rock Band in our basement, when "Rock Band in the basement" was very different back in the day. I'd love to see some friendly faces in the audience.

But don't just go to the show, take part! Here is the listing about TIME OUT: THE MAMALOGUES that the organizer posted:

"Local moms wanted to join the show

Portland, Oregon - After issuing time out's all day to small children, the one person who really needs a time out is mom. Airplay Café and local comedian and mother of two, Jacki Sturkie, are putting together the mother of all comedy shows designed to give moms a break and encourage much-needed camaraderie: TIME OUT: THE MAMALOGUES at Airplay Café, 701 E. Burnside St. in Portland.

TIME OUT: THE MAMALOGUES will start off at 7 pm with stand-up, then open the stage for moms to tell their stories. Every mom who shares a story will win a wonderful parting gift! Jacki will pepper stand-up in between "mamalogues." The "headliner" at the end of the show will be a mom celebrity sharing her story, performing music or doing a reading.

Each show will feature a theme:

Thursday, February 12th, 7-8:30 pm
Honey, I Shrunk My Libido
Sex. Where did it go after you had kids? If your laundry gets more action than you do (Ever notice how it reproduces in the hamper?), then this show is for you. If you found your libido, by all means – tell us how!

Thursday, March 12th, 7-8:30 pm
What Not to Wear: The Toddler Edition
Unleash your most embarrassing kid stories. The one with the most bite, or punch, wins.

Thursday, April 16th, 7-8:30 pm
Motherhood: Extreme Makeover
It's a baby! It's extra weight! It's the Incredible Morphing Body! They say after having kids everything changes. Well, duh. Things that were supposed to go back didn't. What do you do now? Laugh about it.

Thursday, May 14th, 7-8:30 pm
Cinco de Mom-o
Your mother! Five stories of downloading motherhood angst – whether it's about your mother or your mothering.

Thursday, June 11th, 7-8:30 pm
I Was a High School…What Were You Anyway?
Has dropping off your kid at school caused flashbacks from your childhood? Do share! Telling your story can be as sweet as revenge.

Tickets for TIME OUT: THE MAMALOGUES are available through brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Moms interested in participating in the show should email: jsturkie@gmail.com.

About Airplay Café
Opened by Patti Jagger and her musician husband Andy Simon, Airplay Café has a split personality. By day, Airplay offers a casual, comfortable setting where kids romp and parents relax. At night, the lights go dim and the casual setting goes more minimalist modern with live music acts and other events. A barista is on hand to serve up coffee, wine, beer on tap, bistro fare and unique desserts.

About Jacki Sturkie
Jacki Sturkie is a Portland mom, stand-up comedian, and owner of Sass Mouth Cards, greeting cards that take on life as a jaded mom. In her former life, Jacki worked as a copywriter and stand-up comic, but quit doing when she got tired of living out of her car. Jacki also writes Daily SASSfirmations (a not-so-inspirational blog at http://www.sassfirmations.blogspot.com/), runs an industrial design firm with her husband (foundry3d.com), and tries to keep her two small children from impaling themselves on household objects."