The scariest part of the incident described in that article is that it occurred in Hell's Kitchen - where a lot of us live! It could easily have been me or any one of my NYC friends.
Supporting the NYC Anti-Violence Project is as important as ever! I hope you'll consider coming to the Courage Awards on Monday, November 9th. This year, AVP is honoring Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America), the lawfirm Clifford Chance US LLP and the Weblogs Pam’s House Blend, The Bilerico Project, Joe.My.God. and Towleroad.
It should be a really great night, and a bit different from previous years. First, and maybe most importantly in our current economic times, it's cheaper! Second, we won't have a sit down dinner, but instead will be doing a chef's tasting featuring some great NYC chefs!
GLAD, the New England-wide legal organization that won marriage cases in Mass. and Connecticut and is now suing to overturn DOMA, is setting its sights on challenging homophobia and transphobia in sports. To determine how it can best do that, GLAD is researching the ways in which anti-gay and anti-transgender attitudes affect LGBT athletes and coaches. Its first step is collecting the stories of LGBT athletes, coaches and allies who can shed light on the challenges and barriers homophobia and transphobia present.
Envisioning Your Dream Life, Creating an Action Plan to Get There
Join Certified Life/Career Coach Jim Arnoff (and captain of the New York Nicks Gay Squash Team) in a highly interactive workshop that will capitalize on your sports strengths and give you the skills to envision a life of fulfillment, balance and authenticity. Strategize a personal action plan that will give you the confidence, direction and ease to achieve that dream life.
When: Saturday, November 21, 2-4 PM
Where: 80 University Place @ 11th. Street, Suite 2A
Jim Arnoff is a Certified Life/Career Coach to the entertainment industry having been trained by iPEC Coaching. He is a Television Packaging Agent representing production companies in developing and selling original programming. Jim also practices entertainment law. Jim worked at the William Morris Agency as both an in-house lawyer and packaging agent. He leads workshops for the Producers Guild of America/East and West, Out in Television & Film, LeGal/Gay and Lesbian Law Association, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Writers Guild of America/East, HBO, Time Warner, New York Women in Film & Television and MTV Networks. Jim is a faculty member of the School of Visual Arts/Animation Department, New York Film Academy and FIT. He is the proud father of a 27 year old daughter studying zoology.
Jim Arnoff
GOTHAM KNIGHTS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
2010 CALENDAR
Gotham Knights Rugby Football Club invites you to purchase the Gotham Knights 2010 Calendar featuring poster-sized pictures of its own hot rugby players photographed by Joe Oppedisano (Uncensored, Testosterone) . The Gotham Knights 2010 Calendar is an art-book quality collection of poster-sized prints, one for each month. Beautifully and professionally designed and produced, it is over-sized (18.25” x 12”), printed in bold color on glossy paper, and spiral-bound. By going to the link above, you will see the video and PDF previews of the calendar and how you can purchase it.
Buy it as a gift to yourself. Or as a holiday gift to your friends and family.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this calendar benefits Gotham Knights RFC, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Thank you for your support.
GET A LITTLE CULTURE...
The Most Original New Musical on Broadway, FELA! Enter the extravagant, decadent, rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. His Passion Ignited a Generation. His Music Fueled a Revolution. His Legacy Inspires The World. Save close to 50% on tickets to this award-winning new musical: http://www.felaonbroadway.com/hhcpartner.php. Come for the music. Come for the dancing. Come awaken your soul. Eugene O’ Neill Theatre (230 W. 49th St.). Join the Movement @ www.felaonbroadway.com.
Made In Heaven, an outrageous new comedy by Jay Bernzweig, tells the story of conjoined twins Max and Benjie who share everything -- a life, a career, a penis. But when they plan to propose marriage to their mutual girlfriend, Benjie reveals a secret so big it threatens to tear the brothers apart. Family ties are put to the ultimate test in this irreverent comedy about love in all its various forms -- and the messy complications that invariably get in its way. Made In Heaven won the ‘Outstanding Production of a Play Award’ at the 2009 Midtown International Theatre Festival.
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO SAVE BIG ON TICKETS
Save on Tickets Today.
$39 (reg. $59) - All performances from 11/02-12/20
3- Bring a print out of this offer to the SoHo Playhouse box office at 15 Vandam Street, between Sixth Avenue and Varick Street.
Restrictions:Subject to availability. Not valid for prior purchases or in combination with any other offer. Offer valid for performances through December 20th. Limit 6 tickets per customer. Offer may be revoked at any time.
Box Office Hours:Noon to Showtime Wednesday – Monday
“Charming and hilarious...thought provoking and genuinely moving! - Theatermania.com
"Warm-hearted, feel-good romp!" - The New York Post
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING OUT, a theatrical mock-u-mentary, is about the worldwide scandal surrounding the outing of Santa Claus. Writer-performer Jeffrey Solomon traces the intensely personal struggle of the great holiday icon, as he tries to reconcile his love relationship with Italian toy maker Giovanni Geppetto with his passion for giving to the world's children. Solomon plays more than a dozen iconic characters in this 80-minute revelation. Among them are Sidney Green, the "little Jew who saved Christmas;" nine year-old Gary, who asks Santa for a Sparkle Dream Princess doll; Mary Ellen, who evokes a 21st century Anita Bryant; Rudolph, elves, and many others.
2. CALL Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 and mention code HHCM
3. BRING a print-out of this discount to Theatre Row 410 West 42nd Street
RESTRICTIONS:
*A $1.25 restoration fee will be charged on all ticket purchases. An additional $4.50 fee applies to all phone and internet offers. Offer valid for all performances from November 29, 2009 - December 20, 2009. Additional blackout dates may apply. Subject to availability and prior sale. Limit 10 tickets per order. Offer may be revoked at any time. All sales final -- no refunds or exchanges.
NYU HEALTH STUDY
Paid study for young guys who hook up with other guys! $410!
The Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies at New York University, under the direction of Dr. Perry N. Halkitis, is conducting a survey of gay, bisexual, and other guys who hook up with guys. The survey is about how young men make healthy choices as they transition into adulthood. The study is designed to help gather data to support the health and well-being of young men both during and following the study.
Participants are compensated $410 over the course of the study, which includes free periodic HIV testing and referrals, resources, and services for health and well-being in the New York City area. The study is completely confidential and participants have the ability to discontinue at any time.
We are looking for young men (ages 18-24) who hook up with other men. For more information about eligibility, please call 212-998-5600 or email us at chibps@nyu.edu.
CLUB MEETING at LGBT Community Center, 208. W 13th St., room 410
Robert Garcia, a marine science high school teacher in Brooklyn who's also a scuba instructor will lead a talk/slide show presentation on the history of scuba diving....plus Cordell Brown will show his pictures from last month's Diving For Life in Bonaire.
PLEASE NOTE DATE AND TIME OF MEETING....PLUS our club will provide pizza and soda for everyone at this meeting...please RSVP if you're planning to attend, VillageDiveClub@gmail.com, so we can plan our food order!
2) Nov. 23, 2009 (MONDAY), 6:15 PM-8:00PM, CLUB MEETING with Special Guest Speaker Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, Director of The Dolphin Communication Project, a scientist and educator, who has been studying dolphin behavior and communication.
3) Dec. 13, 2009 (SUNDAY), late afternoon/early evening, Annual VDC Holiday Party, at Allen Hill's Chelsea loft.
Got anything to share? a dive trip you're wanting company on? an event you want us to invite club members? a speaker you think we should invite to an upcoming club meeting?....email VillageDiveClub@gmail.com.
