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Showing posts with label LGBT Community Center. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LGBT Community Center. Show all posts

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Intersections of race and sexuality

From Arts and Culture @ The Center

Friday, May 13, 6:30pm

Center Authors presents The Intersections of Race & Sexuality with Cris Beam, David Levithan, Malinda Lo and Jacqueline Woodson who will share their latest work and examine the intersections of race and sexuality.

Admission: $10

Complete information and ticket purchase here

The Center: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues), Manhattan
(directions)

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Meet Angel in America's Porter & Greif

An Evening With Billy Porter and Michael Greif from Angels in America

Monday, February 7 (7pm)

The Center Speakers Series is proud to present Broadway vocalist Billy Porter and Tony Award winning director Michael Greif in conversation with Frank Di Lella. Mr. Porter is currently starring in the sold out Broadway hit Angels in America (Part 1 & 2) directed by Greif at the Signature Theatre Company.

Admission: $15 (For ticketing, click here.)

LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenue), Manhattan
(directions)

For more information, contact Yojani Hernandez at yhernandez@gaycenter.org or 212-620-7310

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Phipps presents a Li'l more

A few days ago, I wrote about an impressive trio of performers at WOW Café Theatre, including a young woman who calls herself Li'l T. Under her other name, LaTonia Phipps, she presents her own show, Fishing in Brooklyn, tonight at Manhattans's LGBT Center.

This solo spoken word/movement piece--accompanied by drummer Arthur Toombs, Jr.--is inspired by people who have touched Phipps's life, most notably, her mom who died of cancer when Phipps was only 10. Just an hour but, even so, incredibly speedy, Fishing in Brooklyn guides us on a geographical, cultural and emotional journey with major stops along the Black/Afro-Latino diaspora. With physical bravado that belies her willowly frame and strong skills in mimicry, Phipps easily transforms herself into numerous characters in the adventurous life of one young "Tia Lite." Not only a nimble playwright and performer, she is a force of nature, and one can readily see the determination and commitment with which she survived early loss to become a multi-talented artist.

Fishing in Brooklyn
Directed by Libya Pugh and choreographed by Anthony Wills Jr.

Tonight at The Center, 208 West 13th Street (between 7th and Greenwich Avenues), Manhattan, 212-620-7310

Tickets

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Margot Adler on the contemporary Pagan movement

The Moonfire series of public presentations will host a workshop facilitated by National Public Radio journalist Margot Adler:

The Pagan Movement: What's New, What's Different, What's Changed

Saturday, May 22 (5pm-7pm)

In the last 15 years, the Pagan Movement (Wicca, Goddess Spirituality, Druids, Norse Religionists, Reconstructionist Pagans, and more) has grown, so that now scholars are saying that there are at least a million contemporary Pagans worldwide, and perhaps three-quarters of that number are in the U.S.

In the last few years, Wiccans have fought and won a number of civil rights. There are now peer-reviewed academic Pagan journals, more than 100 Pagan Pride Festivals, and a strong Pagan and Wiccan presence at the Parliament of the World's Religions. What does this foretell?  What is the promise and what are the pitfalls of modern Paganism becoming a World Religion?


Margot Adler is a writer, pagan priestess and broadcast journalist.  She is the author of Drawing Down The Moon, the classic study of Paganism, Goddess Spirituality and Wicca. A lecturer and ritual leader, she has been a correspondent with National Public Radio for more than 30 years. Before NPR, she reported, produced and hosted live radio on Pacifica's WBAI-FM and was the creator of Hour of the Wolf and two other free-form radio shows there.  She was also the hostess for eight years of Justice Talking, a show about the Constitution and how it affects our daily lives, that aired on a hundred radio stations until the summer of 2008.

Admission: $6

All are welcome!

Location:
LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street (near 7th Avenue), Manhattan

For further information, click here to email Moonfire's founder, Amethyst.

Friday, April 30, 2010

The AALUSC perspective

African Ancestral Lesbians United For Societal Change:
Her Perspective in the LGBT Community


Join us as we look at AALUSC, her herstory, and her past and current role in NYC’s LGBT community. We will be joined by a panel of leaders in NYC’s Black Lesbian community to be followed by a Q&A and a community talkback.

Moderated by
Kim Ford and Desmond Rudder

Guest Panelists (List in formation):
Shawn(ta) Smith, Your Lesbian Librarian
Hanifah Walidah, Musician, Playwright and Co-Director/Producer of The awarded-winning documentary U People

Thursday, May 6, 2010 -- 6:30pm-9:30pm

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues), Manhattan

*Refreshments provided*

Suggested donation $5. More if you can, less if you can’t but no one will be turned away.

Friends, Allies & Supporters are welcome!

We also need volunteers for: ticket sales, ushers, set-up & breakdown!

For more info contact Info: Kim Ford at kimford1@gmail.com

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Circle of Voices explores "Issues Through Art"


"Issues Through Art"

An evening of Social Expressionism:
Community Artists Addressing Community Issues

Pre-Holiday Benefit. Market Place. Gallery (with Silent Auction)
Poetry. Singing. Book Readings. And more!

Saturday, November 21, 7pm-10pm

The LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street, Manhattan (3rd Floor)

Program features: 

G. Winston James--Author of Shaming the Devil
Renair--Spoken Word Artist
Mildred--Artist formally know as "Dred"
Devin Christy--Vocalist
Stefon Royce--Impersonator and more 
Charly Dominguez and John Hanning--Gallery Artists

Vendors and exhibitors wanted now. $40 special Early Bird Rate expires November 10 after 12am. For information, call 718-975-0141 or email info@covinc.org 

Ticketing information

Advance:  $10
Online:    $12.05 (includes processing/service fees)
Door:      $15

Group ticket special: Buy 10/Get 1 free! Available only through email order. Offer expires November 10, 12am.

For complete information, visit the Circle of Voices Web site here.

Circle of Voices, Inc. is a public charity (501c(3) that offers opportunities to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where Womyn artists and friends of the community can have the opportunity to increase their appreciation of the arts through performances, seminars and workshops given by Womyn of African Descent and Womyn of Color.  We believe in utilizing art as a means of expression for a variety of community concerns such as the importance of recycling, the green environment initiative, HIV/AIDS, and more.   Performers affiliated with Circle of Voices, Inc. use their art forms to convey issues of significance that speak to the souls of the community at large.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

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

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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

Thursday, August 6, 2009

New LGBT filmmaker group forming

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A new group for LGBT filmmakers--"novice to pro, mac or pc"--is forming at New York's LGBT Community Center. Here's the announcement:

Come join us the third Tuesdays of the month at the LGBT Center from 6 to 8 pm. All are invited, novice to pro, mac or pc. Next meeting Aug. 18th. $5 to help with cost of room (students free)

We're in the initial planning stages, come help set the direction of the club! What subjects interest you? What type of speakers would you like to hear from?

Some initial ideas might be:

Show your work, make connections, talk about experiences making films. Find out how to build a website that works for you. How to advertise your film. What's the best camera for you?

Some potential topics are:

Cinematography, lighting, audio, editing, special effects/motion graphics, teamwork, set design, music, makeup, copyright, equipment, software.

These days we must wear many hats. Each of us could benefit from a larger network and learn from others. Filmmaking is a team effort!

Questions/comments? Contact Andy Seaman andyjseaman@hotmail.com

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Falcon Project takes wing at LGBT Center

Ellis Wood Dance will offer members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community a chance to participate in free dance workshops and performances of the Falcon Project: A Meditation on Movement and Gender Identity. The company will present a five-week workshop series at the LGBT Community Center in Manhattan. Meeting once a week for two hours, these workshops will culminate in a video documentary and a performance at Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City.

No previous dance experience needed. All age groups and gender identities are welcome.

Workshop orientation: Sept. 23, 6pm-7pm at the LGBT Center (208 W. 13th Street. Manhattan, 212-620-7310) Please note: If you can't make it to the orientation, you are still welcome to join us for the workshops.

Workshops: Saturdays, 10:30AM-12:30pm: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 at the LGBT Center

Showing: Saturday, Nov. 1 at LGBT Center

Dress Rehearsals: Week of November 3 at Tribeca Performing Arts Center (199 Chambers Street between Greenwich and West Street)

Performances: Nov 6-8, 8pm at Tribeca Performing Arts Center

For more information about Ellis Wood Dance, click here.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Internal Landscapes with John Ollom

Another interesting event at New York's LGBT Community Center this month...

Center Orientation presents
Internal Landscapes
with John Ollom
Sunday, February 24 (7pm)
Admission: $20
For men only

Internal Landscapes is the methodology taught by John Ollom, artistic director of Ollom Dance Theatre. This clothing-optional class is divided into three parts. The first part is the Ollom Floor Series which incorporates ab work, flexibility training and breath work. The second part of the class involves movement creation from the subconscious. The third part is partnering between men.

The Center is located at 208 West 13th Street, Manhattan. For further information, click here.

Ellis Wood's Falcon Project to take wing at New York's LGBT Center

Wednesday, February 13 (6:30pm)

Ellis Wood Dance will offer members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community a chance to participate in free dance workshops and performances of the Falcon Project: A Meditation on Movement and Gender Identity.

The company will give two four-week workshops at the LGBT Community Center in Manhattan. Meeting once a week for two hours, these workshops will culminate in a video documentary and a performance at the Center in April. An excerpt will be shown at the Dancers Responding to AIDS benefit on Fire Island in July, and the work will receive its official premiere this fall at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center.

The Center is located at 208 West 13th Street, Manhattan. For complete information, visit Ellis Wood Dance and The Center (LGBT Community Center).

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