This Monday (Nov 16th, from 8-11pm) join Cheer New York (NYC’s LGBT cheer squad) for a fun and sexy Sports Team Mixer! This will be a kick-off celebration for New York City athletes' journey to Cologne, Germany in July 2010 for the international Gay Games competition. To celebrate, Cheer New York has booked DJ Raymond Di Giacomo and our special guest Hostess, Chaka Khanvict for an evening of great music, prizes and entertainment.
The event will be held at Elmo Restaurant's downstairs bar and will provide Gay Games drink specials (Cheer-tinis and Cologne Cocktails!), Cheer New York performances, fabulous raffle prizes, and sexy go-go performances by the hot and flexible men of Cheer NY.
Part of Cheer NY's mission in Cologne will be to cheer on all New York athletes when they compete, as we have in the past at local competitions for the Ramblers Soccer Club, Front Runners NY, Big Apple Softball, Gotham Knights Rugby Football Club, New York Gay Football League, NYC Gay Basketball League, Gotham Volleyball League, and Team New York Aquatics.
So stop by and bring a teammate, partner, date or a friend! The party is open to ALL.
Come hang with fellow teammates or meet members of other LGBT sports leagues.
Don't forget to ask us while there about having CNY cheer on your Gay Games athletes on to victory!
All the best,
Cheer New York
SURVEY: Homophobia and Transphobia in Sports
Dear Athletes,
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.
VILLAGE DIVE CLUB UPDATE
1) Nov. 23, 2009 (MONDAY), 6:15PM - 8:00PM, CLUB MEETING with Special Guest Speaker Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, Director of The Dolphin Communication Project (at LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St.) NOTE SPECIAL MEETING DATE AND TIME!
Dr. Dudzinski is a scientist and educator who studys dolphin behavior and communication. She leads research studies all over the world, her work has been featured in an IMAX film, and she is a published author on dolphins. Learn about our favorite frolicking undersea companions from Kathleen's experience! Casual, optional, club dinner follows meeting,
2) Dec. 13, 2009 (SUNDAY), 5:00PM - 9:00PM, Annual VDC Holiday Party at Allen Hill's Chelsea loft. Food, drink, old dive buddies/new dive friends....and maybe even Santa wearing a BCD!
NEWS:
Diving buddies wanted - A VDCer will be Key West over Christmas/New Year...if you're interested in joining him/diving with him, email him at suffmike@hotmail.com
Something to share? a trip you want company on/dive meet up? an event to invite club members to? a speaker you recommend? to plan/coordinate/lead a dive trip?....email VillageDiveClub@gmail.com
Did you know that there are lots of communication resources that your organization can use to promote participation in Gay Games VIII in Cologne? Click here http://www.gaygames.com/en/marketing/ to access one page descriptions for the following sports and culture events, and you can also request postcards, brochures, posters and business-cards for promotional purposes. There is a link to each specific sport/cultural description below.
Aquatics
Badminton
Band
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Bowling
Cheer
Choral
Cycling
DanceSport
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Football (Soccer)
Golf
Ice Hockey
Martial Arts
Orchestra
Physique
Power Lifting
Soccer (Football)
Running
Sailing
Softball
Squash
Synchronized Swimming
Tennis
Triathlon
Track and Field
Volleyball - English
Volleyball - Español
Wrestling
Travel & Lodging Information for Cologne
· Air Travel: Fly into Cologne/Bonn, Dusseldorf (40 minutes by train) or Frankfurt (1 hour by train). Continental, Delta, United, and Air Canada all have direct flights to Dusseldorf (1 or 2 stops on the way). Flights to Cologne/Bonn are sometimes a bit less expensive as that airport is served mostly by discount carriers and usually involve another stop or a 2nd airline but are also available. Frankfurt is a major hub and many airlines fly direct, sometimes nonstop from the USA or Canada.
· Airport Transfer: All three airports have train stations with trains going to central Cologne. Visit http://www.bahn.de for details and pricing for trains from Frankfurt and Dusseldorf. Cologne’s Stadtbahn light rail system connects the airport to the rest of the light rail system.
· Airline Discount: Cologne does not yet have an airline partner but expects to have one sometime this fall.
· Hotel Accommodations: Cologne’s official housing partner is HRS – Hotel Reservation Service. The system is already online and is very easy to use. http://www.games-cologne.de/en/cologne/accommodations
· Group Accommodations: Using the system, select 10 or more rooms for 10 or more adults and you’ll get a page with instructions on how to request group booking information. There is a form to complete, or you can email them at groups@hrs.de, or call them at +49 (0)18055 2077 300 or at +49 (0)221 2077-300.
· Hosted Housing: Cologne will have a hosted housing program. To be notified about the program, sign up for their e-newsletters. http://www.games-cologne.de/en/take-part/offer-accommodations
· Ground Transportation: Cologne has an excellent bus and rail system. Mass transit is available for access to all sports venues except for sailing, where Cologne is providing a shuttle. You should not rent a car to get around in Cologne but car rentals are available for day trips if you prefer.
Encourage your Members to Keep Informed
If they have not already done so, your members should sign up for the Games Cologne e-newsletter at http://www.games-cologne.de/en/take-part/offer-accommodations. They should also subscribe to the FGG’s newsletter Participate! to get the latest news. Click here to receive Participate!
Show Your Gay Games Pride on your Cologne Uniforms!
Repeating a successful program from the Chicago Gay Games, teams preparing to participate in the 2010 Gay Games can again request permission to place the official Gay Games logo on the uniforms, shirts, hats, and other wearable items that are being designed. It is simple to apply for and receive approval in just a few days. Before your team completes the design for its uniforms, please consider showing your true pride by including the Gay Games logo in your plans. For more information about this program, contact FGG Officer of Marketing Doug Litwin at dlitwin@gaygames.org
Time for a Gay Games Makeover
New FGG and Cologne Merchandise is Available! If you want to really show your pride in the Gay Games, why not start with your wardrobe? Now you can purchase some very cool items bearing the logo of the Cologne Gay Games 2010.
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