A night to remember

Oh prom.  The clothes, the hair, the dry chicken.  And these amazing photos.



Impressive Michelle (nee Robinson) Obama showing some leg, while her date recedes quietly into the background. 

Seriously, I think if she still has that outfit she should dust it off for a White House shindig.


Snoop's date looks a little skeptical, though...

Promtacular!

Sign up now for PROMTACULAR!  This is a special event for CRLS girls (whether or not you are attending prom), discussing hair, body image and healthy dating.  Participants receive a gift certificate to the Cambridgeside Galleria.

The Princess and the Frog, 2009 Walt Disney Pictures
via The Magic Kingdom

Wedneday, May 1
3:00 - 4:30PM
               -or-
Thursday, May 2
6:30-8:00PM

Both these events meet on the 3rd floor of the Main Library.  Reserve your space now by texting Promtacular to 69302.

Book recommendations for May

Happy May Day, y'all! We've got a super-exciting month ahead with author visits and our end-of-school par-tay, to say nothing of our usual round of awesome programs.  But let's take a moment to recognize two very special May events.

PROM

Our prom display this year is all about the jackets.  Book jackets, that is.  You may already have your dress picked out, but if you're still undecided then you may find inspiration on the cover of a YA novel.

It's much harder to find book covers with dudes in formal wear. Sadly, guys don't seem to get as excited about classing it up as the ladies. If you find that Duckie, don't let him get away.*

Anyhoo, we had to improvise...

MOM

Don't forget! Mother's Day is May 13.  We've put out a whole slew of books about that special lady.

Uh, if you could help us think of some where Mom hasn't died or done something awful, thanks so much!  But you know, you could still read one of these other books and appreciate your own Mom.**  Yeah, that's it.



*I promise, that will be my last Pretty in Pink reference.  Seriously though, if you haven't seen it, it is the best prom movie!  Well, except for Carrie.

**Or Grandma, or Auntie, or Big Sis.  They all get props on Mother's Day.

Controversy over prom attire: what's your opinion?

High schools across the country have started requiring appropriate formal wear for prom attendees.  What do you think?  Should students who have paid for their prom tickets be allowed to wear whatever they want, or is the school correct in upholding some kind of standard?

Um...camouflage for the rain forest?

Perhaps a bit chilly...

No comment.

Stuck on You

We will be making duct tape roses this Valentines Day, starting at 3:00!

Speaking of duct tape, the Stuck at Prom contest is coming soon. You can win cash money, to say nothing of the stone cold awesomitude of having a duct tape prom outfit.

Who's Going to Prom?

We're just curious. And we like to hear about what people are going to wear. Shoes, shoes, shoes!

I'm trying to convince Kelly to wear formal wear with me next week but she's dubious.

Don't forget!

Today is the last day to register for Promtacular!  Call or email Alexandra Detjens at 617-665-3816 or adetjens@challiance.org.

Promtacular!

Hoping to look spectacular for prom? Wondering what to do with your hair for prom? Receive a $50 gift certificate to a Cambridge salon to have your hair done for prom!

Only two Promtacular workshops remain open. Pick one:

Wednesday, May 5, 6:30-8:00 pm
or
Thursday, May 6, 3:00-4:30 pm

Workshops will be held at the Cambridge Public Library. Promtacular is open to all CRLS girls, whether you are going to prom or not. Register for Promtacular before April 28. Call or email Alexandra Detjens at 617-665-3816 or adetjens@challiance.org.