Smart, sexy and scintillating, Lady Party 911 brought the conversation to the party, and the party to the people, at the Echoplex in Los Angeles on Tuesday, September 11th. Presented by OBJECT, a fresh female forum dedicated to creating a new take on women’s politics that is so not your mother’s feminism, the night was all about bringing together ladies (and likeminded gents) for discussion, community and fun.

Things kicked off with an onstage incarnation of The Conversation Object hopes to stir up among women of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs. Moderated with sass and substance by comediennes Jessi Klein and Jessica Chaffin, the night’s panel took on the topic, “Punishing the Princesses: The Media’s Obsession with Condemning Paris, Lindsay and Britney,” a particularly au current subject for debate, given the fact that Britney had once again shown the world her lady parts following a disastrous VMA performance a few nights earlier. Their guests – porn queen/sex educator Nina Hartley; Jen Sincero, author of “The Straight Girl’s Guide to Sleeping with Chicks,” and neo-feminist philosopher Tracy McMillan -- dished frankly about the personal struggles they have undergone to identify what they want and who they want to be, whether it means controlling their own sex lives, reclaiming the idea of their bodies as reclaiming the idea of their bodies as sacred, or sleeping with other women without necessarily labeling it. The debate grew lively as the panelists and moderators wrestled with why our current pop culture princesses behave so badly, and why we care so much. McMillan compared Britney to the retarded girl on the playground who is coaxed into performing a sex act and then ridiculed for taking things too far, while Hartley advocated for teaching young women to get off without intercourse, so they can enjoy their budding sexuality without getting coerced into sex acts they’re not ready to experience. Utterly candid, often surprising, and always hilarious, the discussion showed just how much there is to talk about, and how the act of talking itself can bring women together to achieve greater unity and power.

There was a shout out to activism with the Five Activists in Five Minutes section of the night, which gave representatives of local women’s political organizations the chance to introduce their causes and encourage attendees to become involved. Members of Hollywood NOW, The Feminist Majority Foundation and Code Pink, an international organization dedicated to advocating peace and raising political consciousness, explained who they are and what they do.

The CONVERSATION then resumed, with panelists reconvening for more talk of sex, sexuality, and sexual politics. All of the women brought so much passion and insight to the discussion that it was clear they could have kept the parley party going all night.

Attendees then had the chance to meet and mingle while enjoying complimentary drinks from V2 Vodka and perusing tables that featured plenty of lady friendly swag. Skylight Books was there to sell copies of the fierce and funny works written by many of the night’s participants, plus there were strong messages (in super cute packages) from the Sticker Sisters, who sell T-shirts, shoe laces, buttons and -- of course -- stickers, under the slogan, “Action Not Glamour.”

Things got loud, but no less on point, during the musical portion of the evening. San Francisco-based dance rock trio Von Iva unleashed a wild dance party with their soulful set of attitude-laced, booty-shaking indie rock. Singer Jillian Iva showed off her pipes and her moves, belting it out like a soul diva while whirling and working it across the stage and out into the audience. A CD release celebration for their new album, “Our Own Island,” the set warmed up the crowd, and then some.

Event headliners, Tampa-based rap duo Yo Majesty, got down to the night’s dual goals of raising consciousness and raising the roof. Backed by their DJ, the female MCs powered through technical difficulties, determined to be as loud and loquacious as possible, igniting the crowd into a sweaty frenzy with their fierce attitude and inspired raps. Delivering their raw and raunchy rhymes with glee, the ladies capped off the night in what seemed like the perfect style, when vocalist Jwl. B took off her oversized T-shirt and finished her set topless and proud. Inspired conversation, social activism, and riotous fun, that’s a Lady Party.