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Sunday Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2010

"CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER  (WITH A LIVE BAND!) 

Place: Madeira Room Vixen @ The Pilgrim House, 336 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA

Time: 9pm

Cost: Tickets are $35 ($30 if ordered in advance or for groups of 5 or more) or (508) 487-6424

Info: In the world of gay cabaret, female impersonators are ubiquitous - but precious few can say they are adored by those they imitate. When Richard Skipper takes the stage as Carol Channing, he dons both the actresses’ ring and her ringing endorsement of his work.
"We’ve become very good friends," Skipper says of his relationship with the actress he emulates. "We talk all the time, she calls me to ask how I am. She was in New York three weeks ago and we spent the afternoon together. She’s thrilled with what I’m doing."
Skipper admits his is not a usual line of work; he eschews the term "drag" when its used to describe his artistry - but he doesn’t mind telling a willing listener how he was dragged into his career. "I watched a lot of television when I was young," he begins. "As a kid I mimicked everything I saw on TV. And one of the things I remember really well was Lucille Ball doing her imitation of Carol Channing." Via television he discovered a yearning to act; and as a young thespian, he rapidly bloomed.
A portion of proceeds from each ticket will benefit The Dr. Carol Channing & Harry Kullijian Foundation For The Arts..www.RichardSkipper.com

 

Sunday, September 19-Novemeber 11, 2010

For the Dead: Mid Autumn Festival thru Day of the Dead Celebration

Place: The OUTSIDE IN Piermont, 249 Ferdon Ave, Piermont, NY 10968

Time: Varies ( see below)

Cost: Visit http://www.altaredspirit.com; or http://www.theoutsideinpiermont.com

Info: "ALTARED SPIRITS” Lower Hudson Valley Artists Confront Liminal Space A celebration of life, death, and transformation. Altar Installation, Day of the Dead Photography, sculptured gut, found object, assemblage and ceramics. Selected works by Jennie Chien (Curator), John Badik, Marlene Krumm-Sanders, Pat Hickman, Ned Harris, Patrice Gallwey-Grant & Daniel Mack.
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 19th, 2010 from 2-5PM.
Closing Celebration: Sunday, November 7th, 2010 from 2-5pm, a festive event.
Ongoing: A Communal Altar will be built during the event with offerings from the public. The altar installation will be overseen by artist Marlene Krumm-Sanders. Acceptable offerings are not limited to candles, drawings, poems, notes or photographs, the Gallery encourages, locally foraged, driftwood and deadfall pieces for the altars. Appropriate offerings will be burned in the wood stove at the closing.

About The OUTSIDE IN Gallery:
The OUTSIDE IN is an ARTefact gallery. The gallery offers a diverse collection of fine art, furniture, pottery and found objects. Hudson Valley Artists & Artisans are well represented, particularly those from the lower valley region. Commissions are encouraged. The OUTSIDE IN is nestled along the Sparkill Creek in Piermont, NY in a tranquil and serene setting. It is a unique space for special events, workshops and meetings. The OUTSIDE IN Piermont is located at the south western edge of Rockland County, near the New Jersey border at Bergen County, minutes north of NYC and across the George Washington Bridge up into the lower Hudson River Valley.

 

Friday, September 24-Sunday 26, 2010

Simone's OUTDancing Weekend

Place: Rainbow Mountain Resort, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, 210 Mt. Nebo Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Time: Friday 4pm - Sunday 2pm

Cost: Dance workshop: 4 workshops/$100 or 8 workshops/$130;

Info: Rainbow Mountain: Room rates begin at $62 per person per night, based on double occupancy and a two-night stay. Rates include dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings and all taxes. Early bird discount of 10% if rooms booked before September 3rd! For more information about registration, please email simonesOUTDancingweekend@hotmail.com

EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY

4PM Check-In
7-8PM Welcome Wine & Cheese Reception
8-10PM DINNER TOGETHER
10-11PM Intro Dance Lesson: SALSA & MERENGUE
11-2AM Dance Party
SATURDAY
8:30-10AM BREAKFAST
10-10:55AM Hustle Beg Simone
WC SWING Int/Adv Johnny
11-11:55AM Argentine Tango Beg Johnny
Argentine Tango Int/Adv Diane
12-1PM LUNCH
1-1:55PM Swing Beg Diane
Country Waltz Int/Adv Simone
2-2:55PM Salsa Beg Simone
Salsa Int/Adv Johnny
3-3:55PM CHACHA Beg Johnny
Hustle Int/Adv Simone
4-4:55PM WC Swing Beg Diane
CHACHA Int/Adv Simone
5-7PM DINNER TOGETHER
8-8:30PM Intro Dance Lesson: SWING
8:30PM Dance Party with Show at 10:30PM and Dance till 12midnight
(DJ of the club will take over after midnight)
SUNDAY
8:30-10AM BREAKFAST
10-10:55AM WC SWING Styling All Levels Diane
Argentine Tango Styling All Levels Johnny
11-11:55AM Two Step All Levels Diane
Salsa Shines All Levels Johnny
12-1PM FAREWELL DANCING
2PM Late Check-Out

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Mama's Black Sheep at Teddy's Nightclub- A JoZ Event

Place: One Holiday Inn Drive, Mt. Kisco, NY

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

Cost: $15/pp cover includes light appetizers.  Visit www.JoZevents.com

Info: Live Band Performance and Dance with Mama's Black Sheep at Teddy's Night Club 4:00-8:00pm. We are excited to welcome back Laura and Ashland from Mama's Black Sheep to rock the house. These ladies know how to make a fun evening with their drums, guitar playing and singing. Located at One Holiday Inn Drive, Mt Kisco, NY.  Be prepared to dance, laugh and enjoy a wonderful evening.  

 

Saturday, October 2, 2010

West Point for Army vs. Temple, Homecoming Football Game & Tailgate-

A JoZ Event

Place: West Point, 600 Thayer Rd. West Point, NY

Time: 10AM

Cost: $45/pp Visit www.JoZevents.com

Info: Breakfast Tailgate starts at 10am at a reserved spot for JoZ.  Advance ticket purchase required. $45/pp includes ticket, car-pool parking pass and reserved tailgate location.  RSVP to jozevents@optimum.net by August 10th.  Seats are limited.  www.JoZevents.com   

 

Saturday, October 9, 2010

A Very Intimate Evening with Stewart Lewis & special guest Jeremiah Clark!

Place: Cafe Bocca, 14 Mount Carmel Place, Poughkeepsie, NY

Time: 7pm-9pm

Cost: $7; Seating is limited so reservations are recommended !! For Reservations call Markus Payne @ 845-597-9629

Info: STEWART LEWIS
Stewart Lewis has made quite a splash in the GLBT world, being the first artist signed to HERE! TV/ REGENT ENTERTAINMENT's record label, Here Tunes, and features in INSTINCT, ADVOCATE, and OUT magazines. In addition to having his songs placed in mainstream US TV shows like Ghost Whisperer, Laguna Beach and Biggest Loser, his "soulful blend of pop and folk" has also been featured in the hit gay films, SHELTER, A FOUR LETTER WORD, and the upcoming VIOLET TENDENCIES. Stewart's high-energy live show is one-of-a-kind, as he uses a loop station to loop his percussive guitar and vocals, creating a one-man-band effect. He has recently shared the stage with Grammy winners Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow, and Ani Difranco, as well as touring with gay indie icons Gregory Douglass, Tom Goss, and Jake Walden.
      Described as “Amazing, Fantastic, Phenomenal!” by Feast of Fun blog gurus Marc and Fausto, Jeremiah Clark’s passion for music started at a very young age. This self-taught pianist and guitarist released his first album at the age of only sixteen and has since spent years crafting a unique sound that blends his soulful voice and folk instrumentation with a deeply-rooted southern heritage. His latest release, the highly-anticipated Leaving a Broken Heart EP, was wholeheartedly embraced by fans in over fifty cities on The BIG Spring Tour 2010 and has made him “A Pittsburgh sensation,” according to CUE Magazine.
With lyrics often referred to as “deeply poignant,” Jeremiah Clark masterfully balances poetry with practicality. While his songs usually take on a more serious tone, his performances are refreshingly lighthearted. He enjoys telling comedic stories about family, friends and traveling between tune joking that, “If you don‘t laugh AND cry at some point during the show, I simply have not done my job.” His Come On, Autumn Tour with Stewart Lewis, a celebration of the new album Just Another Sad Song due out in September, will take them to 25 Eastern cities in less a month playing for countless, eager fans.

 

Sunday, October 31, 2010

SisterFunk performs!!!-A JoZ Event

Place: TBA

Time: TBA

Cost: Visit www.JoZevents.com

Info: SUNDAY, October 31st....JoZ Events Live Band Performance with SISTER FUNK.....save the date.  Check website for more info   www.JoZevents.com 

 

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Volunteer with us for Habitat for Humanity!

Place: TBA

Time: TBA

Cost: Visit www.JoZevents.com

Info: JoZ Events members volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.  Save the date for a location near you.  Arrangements are being made to have a group day of JoZ volunteers.  Block your calendars from 8:30am-3:00pm.  In addition, there will be an after party.  More info www.JoZevents.com   ; to follow or email jozevents@optimum.net


WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS, DISCOUNTS and GROUPS

Every Monday

Rockland Music for Aardvarks- Kids Music and More! (Starting Sept. 13!)

Place: The Nyack Center, Corner of B'way and Depew, Nyack, NY

Time: 9:30am; 10:30am

Cost: The Fall 2010 semester fee is $250 per child, with a $25 non-refundable registration fee. Tuition includes a Music for Aardvarks CD (one per family). Children 6 months and under may accompany an older sibling at no charge.

Info: A Music for Aardvarks class offers an exciting interactive musical experience for parents and children ages 6 months to 5 years. Song, dance and rhythm combine for a rockin' good time. It's a foot stomping, jingle shaking, drum drumming hullabaloo both kids and parents will love!

Space is now available for our Fall 2010 semester!

Classes begin at the Nyack Center on Monday, Sept 13th. We are currently offering a choice of two 45 min. time slots, on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30. Each class will run for 12 weeks, and the final classes will meet on Dec 6th. Please note there will be no classes on Columbus day, Oct 11th -Ready to rock? Space is Limited – Fill out our easy online registration or if you prefer, Call 917-589-7364 or EMAIL to reserve your spot today!

 

 

Every third Monday of the month

HIV Testing at The LOFT

Place: The LOFT, 252 Bryant Ave, White Plains NY

Time: 6pm-8pm

Cost: Free

Info: Free and immediate HIV testing every third Monday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Arranged through AIDS Related Community Services. Call from an appointment or walk-ins welcome.

 

Wednesdays

Every Wednesday (Starting August 26th!)

Rockland Music for Aardvarks- Kids Music and More!

Place: First Unitarian Society of Rockland, 130 Concklin Road Pomona, NY

Time: 9:30am; 10:30am

Cost: The Fall 2010 semester fee is $250 per child, with a $25 non-refundable registration fee. Tuition includes a Music for Aardvarks CD (one per family). Children 6 months and under may accompany an older sibling at no charge.

Info: A Music for Aardvarks class offers an exciting interactive musical experience for parents and children ages 6 months to 5 years. Song, dance and rhythm combine for a rockin' good time. It's a foot stomping, jingle shaking, drum drumming hullabaloo both kids and parents will love!

Space is now available for our Fall 2010 semester!

  • Classes begin on Wednesdays on Aug. 26th!
  • Classes also begin at the Nyack Center on Mondays Sept 13th.

We are currently offering a choice of two 45 min. time slots, on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30. Each class will run for 12 weeks, and the final classes will meet on Dec 6th. Please note there will be no classes on Columbus day, Oct 11th -Ready to rock? Space is Limited – Fill out our easy online registration or if you prefer, Call 917-589-7364 or EMAIL to reserve your spot today!

 

EQUALibrium ~ Every Wednesday Night

Place: Please call 845 634 6677 x20 or e-mail for location
Time:
6:30-8:00pm
Cost:
Free
Info:
EQUALibrium is a weekly group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) young adults (ages 18-24) and their supportive allies.  EQUALibrium is an opportunity for young adults to find support, meet new people, create change in their lives, and learn in a fun, casual atmosphere.  Topics include healthy relationships, sexual orientation and gender identity, and transitions from adolescence to adulthood.


Wednesday Night at the Iguana!

Place: The Iguana VIP Lounge, 240 West 54th Street, NYC

Time: 8:00-11:00PM
Cost:
$10 cover with NO food or drink minimum
Info:
Now a night out in NY to see a show at a VERY AFFORDABLE price!
I, along with Dana Lorge, am hosting a weekly variety show in NYC. What we are doing is NOT being done anywhere else! Each week we will feature 5 entertainers. Other entertainers that show up will be inserted throughout the show as time permits/this is done by lottery! AND each are joined by Barry Levitt on keyboard and Saadi Zain on bass.Each week will be different. This is a nice night out with the family! The show will also be done with class and elegance. My goal is a "throw back" to the variety shows I grew up with.
For more info on me, please visit www.RichardSkipper.com

 


Every second Wednesday of the month
Nyack Poetry Jam
Place:
Nyack Center
Time:
7:30-9 PM
Cost:
$5 suggested donation
Info:
Join host Lawrence E. Soehnel, friends old and new and the occasional special guest at Nyack's long running poetry series. All are invited to participate in our open jam sessions. The Nyack Poetry Jam is a passionate, supportive venue for what YOU have to say.


Every 1st Wednesday of the Month
"The LGBTQ Karaoke Sing-A-Long Night"
Place: LPSS, 7 Holland Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $5.00. All voices welcomed.
Info: The LGBTQ Karaoke Sing-A-Long Night (Personal CD's Cassettes Needed Welcomed). This will also be a "snack welcoming" event. Call Whisper @ 914-475-7963 for more information.



Every Friday
Women's Rap Group - For women, lesbians and bisexuals 18+
Place: LPSS, 7 Holland Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $5 donation is requested
Info: Call 914-514-6220, e-mail us as Lambdapeers@aol.com or visit www.lambdapeers.org for more information.

 


Every Friday
Jazz and Blues Every Friday Night!
Place: Comfort Inn and Suites, Nanuet, NY
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 pm
Cost: No Cover Charge
Info: Join us for Live Music every Friday Night. Enjoy great food, drinks and appetizers...Located in the Windsor Grille Restaurant and Lounge. Hosted by Alan Gold Productions. For more information click here or email Alan.

 


Every Saturday
Big Apple Ranch~ Two Step Dance!
Place: 39 West 19th Street, 5th Floor, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York City
Time: 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Cost: $10
Info: Every Saturday!  Gay and Lesbian Country Western Dancing - Beginning Two-Step Lesson at 8:00 pm - Line Dance Lesson at 8:30 pm - Open Dancing 9:00-1:00 - 39 West 19th Street, 5th Floor, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York City - Where women can lead and men can follow - www.bigappleranch.com


Every 2nd Saturday
LOFT Kids
Place: The LOFT, 252 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, NY
Time: 11AM-1PM
Cost: FREE
Info: Parents and kids are invited to mix, mingle and play at The LOFT Kids Open Houses. With the big screen showing a kid's movie, a playground and board games, cyber center activities and toys for the tots it is sure to be fun! For more info contact LOFT Kids.



Every Sunday (Sept. - May)
LOFT Benefit Bowling League
Place: White Plains Bowl, Rte. 119, White Plains, NY
Time: 7PM
Cost: $15.00 per nite
Info: Come see what the excitement is all about. All skill levels and weekly substitutes are welcome. Anyone interested can be part of our weekly fun. Cost includes 3 games of bowling and shoe rental. Please contact the GLBT Bowling League at The LOFT for more information at (914) 948-2932 or email: GLBTbowling@aol.com.



Mention LGBT and 10% of your purchase will go to Benefit Gay Pride Rockland
Place: Melange Med Spa, Blauvelt NY
Time: Every Monday and Tuesday
Cost: Varies
Info: We are donating 10% of our profits to anyone who comes for a spa service on Monday or Tuesday and mentions LGBT. Support Gay Pride Rockland at Melange Med Spa, Blauvelt.



Westchester Bisexual Group

Place: The LOFT
Time: 7:30 PM
Cost: Donation
Info: Join the Bisexual Discussion Group at The LOFT, the LBGTQ safe space. It meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Meet other bisexuals and discuss issues of interest to bisexuals. Please remember that The LOFT has moved, and is now behind the Methodist Church on Bryant Avenue. The LOFT: the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Community Services Center of the Lower Hudson Valley 252 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605 914-948-2932 (phone) 914-948-2987 (fax) 914-948-4922 (HELPLINE) http://loftgaycenter.org



The "L" Group
Place: 448 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10455
Time: 6:00pm–9:00pm
Cost: $15.00
Info: The "L" Group meets every Friday at 6 - 9 pm. Every week we have different topics. Please come out and join us. For more info, please go to our website at www.bronxpride.org or you can call Leeada Harris, Lesbian Program Coordinator, at 718-292-4368 ext. 303. Please come out and join us, we look forward to meeting you!



Gay & Lesbian Parents Support Groups
Place: 137 First Avenue, Nyack, NY
Time: TBD
Cost: TBD
Info: Regular support groups for gay and lesbian parents. Fee and schedule to be determined based on interest. Please call 845-358-2702 for more information.



TRUST
Place: Call or Email for Info
Time: Every Tuesday, 6:30-8:00pm in New City, NY
Cost: Free
Info: TRUST is a weekly group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) high school students and their supportive allies. It provides a safe, structured setting in which youth can discuss issues related to sexual orientation. Facilitated by professional social workers, topics include isolation, communication and heathly decision making. For more info call (845) 634-6677, visit CANDLE'S website or email Trust.


PFLAG Meeting (Parents and Friends of Lesbians & Gays)
Place: Temple Beth Torah, Rt. 9W, Upper Nyack, NY
When: Third Wednesday each month, 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Info: This meeting is appropriate for those who have a relative or friend who is LGBT, and wish to meet with others in similar circumstances for support, information and friendship. Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.

 

PFLAG Meeting (Parents and Friends of Lesbians & Gays)
Place: The LOFT, 252 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, NY
When: Third Thursday each month, 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Info: This meeting is appropriate for those who have a relative or friend who is LGBT, and wish to meet with others in similar circumstances for support, information and friendship. Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.



LGBT Pot Luck - Parent Support Group
Place: varies
When: Monthly, 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Info: The Rockland Parent-Child Center offers a monthly pot luck and support group, at various locations, for LGBT parents. RPCC is a family support center that offers a range of services, including infant and toddler playgroups, parent support groups, educational workshops and support for incarcerated parents. The center, located in Nyack, NY, provides a welcoming neighborhood nexus for children and parents alike. Call 845-358-2702 or email loribarth@rocklandparentchild.org for location and information.

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