When: Sunday, 02-05-2006, 3:30pm till whenever
Where: Jimmy and Pat's place in Alton

RSVP is requested, but not required. (Especially if you have a soda or drink request.)

What is an "Non-Superbowl" party?
For those of you who have not been able to join us in past years, the Non-Superbowl party is an all-day movie party for those of us who want an alternative to the usual TV fare of the day. The movies shown must fit into one of three “chick-flick” categories (but not necessarily all three):

The movie must be completely non-sports-related and non-violent, OR The movie must have a strong female lead character, OR The movie must deal directly with something you consider a "women's issue", "gay issue", or some other type of Issue not generally brought up during the Superbowl

Q: What are this year's movies?
We haven't made the final selections yet, but here are some being considered:

Babette's Feast Bound. Two women (Meg Tilley, Gina Gershon) take on the mob. Bruno. Cross-dressing kid in the spelling bee. Much better than it sounds. Different for Girls. Transgender theme. Don't know anything else about it, but heard it's supposed to be good. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Drop Dead Gorgeous Fairy Tale: A True Story Harold and Maude Hedwig and the Angry Inch House of Mirth Kissing Jessica Stein Like Water for Chocolate The Opposite of Sex Point of No Return Songcatcher Splendor The Tao of Steve Thelma & Louise. (I've never seen it...) Truly, Madly, Deeply The Truth About Cats and Dogs Tumbleweeds A Walk in the Clouds A Walk to Remember Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown We are open to suggestions of other titles also...

Q: Is this an "adult-only" party?
No. Children are welcome. Our two wee ones (4 & 6 yrs) will be there at least till bedtime (theirs). However, we don't have any child-specific activities besides playing with our kids.

Q: What should I bring?
It's a "snacky potluck". Bring some kind of snacky food (preferably a non-meat item, since one of your hosts is vegetarian). We will be making vegetarian chili.
Bring a comfy floor pillow if you have one.

Q: Should I bring something to drink?
We will supply soda and some hard alcohol. (And maybe Pat's Liquor Slush again...) Bring your own beer or other favorite drink if you want it.

How late does it go?
We will keep going till we all feel like stopping. Usually it goes till at least 8:00, but we will have movies to go till longer if we want, and people are welcome to stay much later.

Q: Is your place wheelchair accessible?
No. There are steps at each entrance. You'd be ok once you're inside, though, and there are bodies available to help if desired.

RSVP to request Directions.

Past Parties

2005-02-06, Sunday, 3:30pm till ?, Non-Superbowl Party VIII

2004-02-01, Sunday, 3:30pm till ?, Anti-Superbowl Party VII

2003-12-06, Saturday, 3pm till ?, Yule Tree-Trimming Party 6

2003-04-05, Saturday, 7pm till ?, April Fool's / Daylight Savings Party!

2003-03-01, Saturday, 4pm till ?, Pete's Birthday & Mardi Gras Celebration

2003-01-26, Sunday, 3:30pm till ?, Anti-Superbowl Party VI

2002-08-31, Saturday, 5:30pm till ?, Pat's Birthday

2002-02-03, Sunday, 1pm till ?, Anti-Superbowl Party V

2001-01-28, Sunday, 1pm till ?, Anti-Superbowl Party IV

2002-??-??, Sunday, Anti-Superbowl Party III

1999-01-31, Sunday, Anti-Superbowl Party II

1998-12-05, Saturday, 3pm till ?, Yule Tree-Trimming Party 1