Karen Williams performs to benefit Astraea

Join Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice for a one-night-only performance with extraordinary comedian Karen Williams in honor of Astraea's Lynn Campbell Memorial Fund.  

Whether as an organizer of the first Take Back the Night, or through her work with the Funding Exchange, or as co-founder of Funders for Lesbian & Gay Issues -- Lynn's legacy serves a reminder to us that justice is sweet, and worth the fight. Karen, known for her quick repartee, insightful commentary and audience rapport starred in LAUGHING MATTERS, the award-winning documentary film and also has her own Logo Network comedy showcase, “I NEED A SNACK.” She is currently on her national comedy tour, “HEALING WITH HUMOR – FREEDOM FROM FEAR,” which she dedicates to victory over sexual violence. Let's share and locate those essential moments of joy, humor and activism together.

Tuesday, November 10
6:30 PM - Wine Reception
7:30 PM - Program

Comix
353 West 14th Street, Manhattan

Tickets $60 (Limited income tickets available)
Tickets and sponsorships available here or call 212.529.8021 x14

Sponsoring Partner: Olivia Cruises

Host Committee: Katherine Acey, Carol Alpert, Marion Banzhaf, Alexa Birdsong, Jill Campbell, Mary & Warren Campbell, Cheryl Clarke & Barbara Balliet, Constance Cohrt & Amy Reichman, Steve Fahrer & Monona Yin, Tucker Farley, Kim Ford & Avril Dass, Ellen Gurzinsky, Ileana Jiménez, Terry Lawler, June Makela, Nancy Meyer & Mark Weiss, Shaheen Nazerali, Cheri Pies, Achebe Powell, Sarina Scialabba, Michael Seltzer & Ralph Tachuk, Carmen Vázquez, Karen Zelermyer

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is the world's only foundation solely dedicated to funding LGBTI organizations in both the United States and internationally. For more than 30 years, Astraea has been raising funds and distributing grants based on the belief that all people can participate in the philanthropic process-from giving to grantmaking. Today, Astraea grantee and donor partners are fueling the movement for social, racial, economic and gender justice in villages, cities and towns around the world.

October isn't LGBT Pride Month, but...

Great stuff coming up in October from lbgt@nypl and Manhattan's LGBT Community Center!

PANIC!@theLibrary -- Saturday, October 17 (2:30pm)


PANIC!, hosted by Charlie Vasquez, is New York City’s only ongoing LGBT reading series, held every last Wednesday of the month at Nowhere in the East Village. The New York Public Library's Jefferson Market Branch--425 Avenue of the Americas at 10th Street, Manhattan--hosts a special presentation of PANIC! on Saturday, October 17, featuring Vasquez, Brandon Lacy Campos, Rosalind Christine Lloyd and Karen Jaime.

Free admission. For information, call 212-243-4334.

In Good Conscience -- Monday, October 19 (6pm)

In Good Conscience (film) with a talk by filmmaker Barbara Rick

Screening of the award-winning documentary about Sr. Jeannine Gramick, the Catholic nun who is defying a Vatican edict that shut down her 30-year ministry to the gay and lesbian community. Jefferson Market branch, 425 Avenue of the Americas at 10th Street, Manhattan.

Free admission. For information, call 212-243-4334.


The Healing Power of Humor -- Friday, October 23 (6pm)

The Healing Power of Humor, Anti-Violence Workshop by lesbian comic Karen Williams at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues), Manhattan. Free admission. Register here.


The Center presents Comedian Karen Williams -- Saturday, October 24 (7:30pm & 9:30pm)


"Known for her quick repartee, insightful commentary and audience rapport, Williams is a comic craft master, a gifted actor, a multitalented writer, and an inspirational lecturer."

Admission: $35 online; $45 at the door