February 2005
The Lily Tomlin Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center in association with HERE TV & Image Entertainment present An Evening With Paul Lynde Starring Michael Airington as Paul Lynde Written By Michael Airington, James Buglewicz & Mark Savage Directed by Jon Imparato
Michael Airington’s critically acclaimed portrayal has been completely reinvented for the Renberg Theatre and here! TV. The new play features Lynde’s comedy, music and stories, complete with a live band. A true theatrical tour de force—don’t miss it! “It is an evening for anyone who ever loved the sardonic humor of Paul Lynde.” —Peter Marshall “Four Stars. Airington is brilliant… Sassy, enlightening, nostalgic, and poignant, but— most of all—spitting-out-your-drink uproarious.” —CBS Radio “The take-no-prisoners comic, who died in 1982, has been reincarnated in all his vitriolic quick-witted glory.” —Frontiers Newsmagazine
The Renberg Theatre February 24, 25 & 26 at 8 p.m. March 3, 4 & 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets $25 Call 323-860-7300 www.jimcox.net An evening with Paul Lynde is produced with the full approval and cooperation of the Paul Lynde Estate.
The Lily Tomlin Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center Presents the MISMATCH GAME Live! On stage! “Get ready to match the stars!”
Starring Michael Airington, Jennifer Cox, Ted Diaselli, Jack Plotnick & Tony Tripoli Dig out that leisure suit and join host Dennis Hensley and All proceeds benefit the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center a panel of some of L.A.’s The Renberg Theatre • Friday & Saturday, February 18 & 19, 8 p.m. funniest comic minds for an irreverent, racy parody of All tickets $15 Call 323-860-7300 ‘70s game show insanity. The groups listed here meet regularly at the DIRECTORY L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza, unless groupmeetings otherwise noted. For more information, call 323-860-7302. The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Place CONVERSATION GROUPS (One block E. of Highland, just N. of Santa Monica Blvd.) Bisexual Chat (co-gender) Coming Out Conversation Men’s Forum* A discussion Senior Chat What’s on your General Information Sensitive and insightful dialogues Group for Men* Support for group for men of all ages, shapes mind? A lively, co-gender discussion 323-860-7302 men experiencing issues related to Every Wednesday, 8 – 9:30 p.m. and sizes. Every week is a group. Every Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. Village Box Office/Tickets the first year of the coming-out Bookworms Feb. 2 The Book 323-860-7300 process. Every Tuesday, 8 – 10 p.m.. different topic or activity. Every of Salt, by Monique Truong. week is a surprise. Every Friday, Senior Support for Men A safe March 2 Gay New York, by George Lesbian Chat* Good company, Advocate Gallery 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. place to explore serious issues. Chauncey. 1st Wednesday, great conversation. Every Tuesday, Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. – Noon 323-860-7393 7:30 – 9 p.m. 8 – 10 p.m. AIDS/LifeCycle Lesbian 30+ Friday Night Positive Reactions For HIV- Transgender Perceptions 323-993-7483 * Some groups will not Chat* Meet women outside of positive people. Sponsored by A supportive place for transgender Career Center welcome late arrivals the bars. 1st and 3rd Friday, Being Alive. Every Thursday, education and awareness. 323-860-7378 7:30 – 9 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 1st Thursday, 8 – 10 p.m. Community & Conversation Groups COMMUNITY MEETINGS 323-860-7332 Community Outreach Bears L.A. Gay & Lesbian Armenian Society Fruits & Nuts & Education 2nd Tuesday, 7 – 10 p.m. 1st Tuesday, 8 – 10 p.m. Saturdays, Noon – 1 p.m. 323-860-7302 Finally—A Gay Traffic School L.A. Leather Coalition Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Continuing Education Program 3rd Tuesday & Wednesday, 6 – 10 p.m. 1st Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m. 3rd Tuesday, 7 – 10 p.m. 323-860-7319 Call 1-800-Gay-4-You to register. David Bohnett CyberCenter 323-860-5833 12-STEP GROUPS Davidson/Valentini Theatre Alanon (Gay Men) Codependents Marijuana Anonymous Sexual Compulsives Anonymous 323-860-7324 Thursdays, 8:15 – 9:30 p.m. Anonymous—GLBT Wednesdays, 8:15 – 9:45 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 – 9 p.m. Family Services Program Tuesdays, 8 – 9:45 p.m. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – Noon Wednesdays, 8 – 9 p.m. 323-860-7397 Alcoholics Anonymous Thursdays, 8 – 9 p.m. Health Education & Prevention AA Happy Hour Compulsive Eaters Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous 323-860-7328 C.E.A. – H.O.W. Saturdays, 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. Tuesday – Friday, 6:10 – 7:10 p.m. Thursdays, 8 – 9 p.m. Learning Curve Fridays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Committed Couples AA Big Book Study Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 323-860-7332 Wednesdays, 7 – 8 p.m. Crystal Meth Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous Renberg Theatre Women’s AA Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 323-860-7324 Wednesdays, 8 – 9 p.m. Thursdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Seniors Program One Page at a Time Debtors Anonymous Keep it Simple 323-860-7339 Thursdays, 8 – 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 – 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday 1 Wednesday 9 Sunday 20 5 Advocate and Gochis Galleries—The Hollywood Community Prevention Council Meeting— C.O.O.L.—Coalition of Older Lesbians. For more 0 7: Portraits of Legendary Divas by Connie Zalinsky. Featured speaker, refreshments. For more info, call information, call 323-254-1197 or www.coolesbians.org. Farina Dary at 323-860-7394. 10 a.m. – Noon. MW Free Through February 12. 7 – 9 p.m. MW Free Plummer Park Community Center, 7377 Santa Monica Wednesday 2 GLBT Tobacco Control Coalition—Monthly Blvd., Room 4. 1 – 3 p.m. W $3 donation, but no one 20 meeting. Guest speaker, light refreshments. Everyone Bookworms—GLBT book club: The Book of Salt, turned away for lack of funds. welcome. For more information, call Rikki Spencer at by Monique Truong. 7:30 – 9 p.m. MW $2 donation 323-860-7331. 10 a.m. – Noon. MW Free Monthly Parent Support Group—Free childcare provided (reserve by 2/11/05). See back page ad. For Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24 Saturday 12 Baby Bonanza—Playgroup for GLBT parents with more info, call 323-860-7397 or e-mail Toddler Zone—NEW Monthly playgroup for GLBT [email protected]. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. MW Free infants (0 – 2 years). See back page ad. For more info, parents with toddlers (2 – 3 years). See back page call 323-860-7372 or e-mail [email protected]. ad. For more info, call 323-860-7320 or e-mail Pop Luck Club Orange County Monthly 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. MW Free [email protected]. 10 – 11:30 a.m. MW Free Meeting—Bring a dish; paper goods provided. University february Friday 4 Sunday 13 Community Park, 1 Beech Tree Lane, Irvine. Look for Davidson/Valentini Theatre—Last Summer at Maybe Baby Monthly Meeting—Surrogacy 101. the rainbow colored wind kite, enter at back of Bluefish Cove, by Jane Chambers. See page 3. Also Feb. Expert information for prospective GLBT parents. recreation building. For more info, call Mark at 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19. Call 323-860-7300. All shows 8 p.m. West Hollywood Park, Sky Room, 647 N. San Vicente 949-218-5666. 12 – 2 p.m. M Free WM $20 (Fri), $25 (Sat) Blvd. [email protected]. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MW Free Monday 21 Saturday 5 Village closed for President’s Day Snow Days at Saturdays in the Park—30 tons of Wednesday 16 snow, delivered by City of West Hollywood for fun AIDS Information Meeting—HIV/AIDS Thursday 24 winter play! Parents and kids of all ages. West Hollywood Prevention 101. Class fulfills court-mandated AIDS Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more education requirements. Picture I.D. required. Class fee Renberg Theatre—An Evening With Paul Lynde info, call 323-860-7397 or e-mail [email protected]. must be paid in cash. Advance registration required: with Michael Airington. See front cover. Also Feb. 25 & MW Free Call 323-860-7300. 7 – 9 p.m. MW $20 26, and March 3, 4 & 5. Call 323-860-7300. All shows 8 p.m. MW $25 Seniors Program—Monthly Matinee. RSVP for film Thursday 17 info and to ensure a seat. 323-860-5830. Noon – 2 p.m. Advocate and Gochis Galleries–Flower Power! See Saturday 26 MW Free page 3. Opening reception 7 – 9 p.m. MW Free Family Celebration 2005—’50s Theme Rock Around Open Mic—Bring your songs, poems, and performance Friday 18 the Clock Sock Hop dinner and dancing. Free parking. pieces to a substance- and tobacco-free gathering in Renberg Theatre—The MisMatch Game! St. Anne’s, Foundation Room, 155 N. Occidental Blvd. the Gallery. With Keeter Scott. 2 – 5 p.m. MW Free Hit parody of the ’70s game show returns. See front See back cover ad. To RSVP and for more info, call Sunday 6 cover. Call 323-860-7300. Also Saturday, Feb. 19. 8 p.m. 323-860-7372 or e-mail [email protected]. MW $15 Pop Luck Club Monthly Meeting—Potluck for 5 – 8 p.m. MW (Donations accepted.) prospective and existing gay dads and their kids. Saturday 19 Sunday 27 Plummer Park Community Center, 7377 Santa Monica Family Day in the Park—Yoga for the Whole Blvd. 11 a.m. for new and prospective members, general Family! See back page ad. For more info, call Seniors Program—Monthly Lesbian Social. meeting at noon. For more info, call 323-854-0656 or 323-860-7372 or e-mail [email protected]. Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd.,
calendar www.popluckclub.org. M Free 10 a.m. – Noon. MW Free West Hollywood. 2 – 5 p.m. W Free PAGE 2 W Women’s Event MW Co-Gender Event M Men’s Event Free No Charge $2 Fee For Event AT THE VILLAGE The Lily Tomlin Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center’s LIT! (Lesbians in Theater) proudly presents Extended AGAIN by Popular Demand! The Official 25th Anniversary West Coast Production LAST SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE By Jane Chambers, Directed by Sue Hamilton Starring Laura Philbin Coyle, Peggy Goss, Cathy Ladman, Nicole Marcks, Cerris Morgan-Moyer, CB Spencer, Leslie Upson and Libby West
“Recommended!” —Los Angeles Times/LA Weekly “This is the best offering yet in the new Lesbians in Theater program.” —Frontiers “A funny, moving story…the actresses do an incredible job…I left the theater feeling very proud of being a woman…I highly recommend this play..” —ReviewPlays.com
The Davidson/Valentini Theatre February 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 Tickets $20 (Fri) $25 (Sat) Call 323-860-7300
THE ADVOCATE AND GOCHIS GALLERIES PRESENT Senior/Youth Photo Project 2005 Classes: Flower Power! Mondays, Feb. 7–April 11, 7-9 p.m. The art of Veronica Agostini, Blake Ivie, Off-site photography days: George Jung, John Masterson, Jay Nass, Boyd Payne, Janis Shafer and more. Saturdays, March 19 & 26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
February 17 – March 19 Our FREE photography project lets GLBT youth and seniors establish mutually supportive friendships while creating photos Opening Reception for an Advocate Gallery exhibit! Thursday, February 17, 7 – 9 p.m. FREE Bring your own camera, or use one of ours. We provide the film. An eclectic group of L.A.-based artists come together in a wild and colorful celebration of Spring! Deadline to reserve your space is February 3, 2005. For more information, call 323-860-7394. Gallery hours: Tuesday – Friday, 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. All classes held at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza. , by Veronica Agostini, acrylic on wood, 6" x For more information, call 323-860-7337. Funded by Alcohol Drug Program Administration through the www.thedreamgallery-art.com Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Untitled LEARNINGCURVECELEBRATESBLACKHISTORYMONTH
An Evening of Film, Music and Poetry Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, 7 – 9 p.m. …Honoring the Spirit & Vision of Audre Lorde Wine & Cheese Reception, 6:30 p.m. I Am Your Sister II 2005 and Learning Curve invite you to a special screening of the The Renberg Theatre award-winning film, The Edge of Each Other’s Battles: The Vision of Audre Lorde. Tickets: $15 in advance/$20 at the door
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2nd Annual Black Art Explosion Enjoy and purchase magnificent artworks from established, influential and hot new artists from throughout Los Angeles. Saturday, February 19, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
Free admission to the general public Artist, Mira Gandy
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CREATIVITY & FUN
LIFE DRAWING BEYOND THE SNAPSHOT DRAWING THE HUMAN BODY A HANDS-ON DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP You can capture the beauty of the human form! Develop your own unique way to translate what you see into what you draw. Students must bring their In this era of point-and-shoot technology, learn how to apply essential own 16x20 sketch pads. Pencil, charcoal and crayon are among the tools photographic techniques to greatly improve your digital images. Gain greater used—you may bring your own or purchase them in class. (Optional control through the use of manual exposure settings and other shooting materials fee: $20 maximum.) Advisory: course includes nudity. techniques that most non-professionals would never think to apply in digital Antonio Rael is a renowned Latino artist and owner of The Latino Pop Shop. media. The course concludes with a basic introduction to Adobe Photoshop, His work has been displayed at galleries around the world and can be seen where you’ll learn to further enhance your skills and manipulate your throughout Los Angeles. images as a digital photographer. ($5 materials fee due to instructor during 4-Week Course CF41025 first class meeting.) Tuesdays, February 15 & 22 Robert Blackmon is an accomplished fine-art photographer whose work is and March 1 & 8, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. included in collections in Japan, Europe and the U.S. He is represented by the $49 Pre-registration/$59 At the door Robert Mann Gallery in New York City. THE DIRTY DOZEN 4-Week Course CF42025 FIXING THE 12 MOST COMMON SCREENWRITING MISTAKES Saturdays, February 26 and Okay, you’ve finished the first draft of your screenplay, but is it ready to be March 5, 12 & 19, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. seen by the industry’s critical eyes? This practical, hands-on workshop will help you identify the 12 most common mistakes screenwriters make, such $49 Pre-registration/$59 At the door as expositional dialogue, plot-driven characters, plot-changing twists, scenes that end too early (or go on too long), and a variety of other missteps that could cause your reader to stop reading. Students may work with provided writing samples or bring their own projects to work on during this course. The Learning Curve is seeking highly qualified instructors Howard Casner is a past GLAAD Award writing nominee and a reader for Slamdance’s annual screenplay competition. He is respected for having with experience in Careers, Creativity & Fun, identified this year’s first-place winner and is the founder and co-director of the reading series Slamdance on Stage. Cultural Explorer, Intimacy, Money Matters, 4-Week Course CF43025 Self-Improvement, and Spirituality. Call or e-mail Wednesdays, February 16 & 23 and March 2 & 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. for information: 323-860-7332, [email protected]. $49 Pre-registration/$59 At the door
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GRANT WRITING MADE SIMPLE CREATING THE PERFECT RESUME HOW TO RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR PROJECT Nobody gets a job without a great resume. Find out what goes in and what stays OR ORGANIZATION out. Learn how to put your best foot forward in order to get the job even before showing up for the interview. This workshop also teaches you the basics of writing This intensive, hands-on workshop will give you the most comprehensive a strong cover letter and a topnotch list of professional references. Come and primer for the “art of the ask”—how to raise grant money for any project learn to see through the eyes of a recruiter. or organization. Expert fundraiser Sherita Herring teaches you to find Workshop CR31025 funding sources, research, write and produce effective grant proposals and a whole lot more. Materials fee $5. Thursday, February 17, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door Sherita J. Herring, a registered grant writer for L.A. County, formed the Carl Lewis Foundation and has helped many organizations establish stronger FINDING THE PERFECT JOB and more stable business practices. Her own organization, Kreative Image Landing a great career is more than flipping through the newspaper. We will help Foundation, is a full-service business and community-development project you identify your professional goals, create a job search plan of attack, manage dedicated to helping individuals and businesses grow to their full potential. your job search or job-switching process, manage your expectations, stress and 1-Day Seminar CR61025 disappointment. And we will even address ways to keep this process from Thursday, February 17, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. becoming too overwhelming. Workshop CR32025 $65 Pre-registration only (enrollment closes 2/16, 5:00 p.m.) Thursday, February 24, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door GET A JOB!!! MAKING A GREAT IMPRESSION INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS FOR JOB SEEKERS You’ve found the perfect job and you’ve submitted a resume that was strong Are you excited about your present job? Is the only thing stopping you enough to get you an interview… WHAT NOW? We will walk you through the from looking for a new job the fear and frustration of the job-seeking entire interview process, from creating an interview checklist and what to wear process? Learning Curve and the Career Center are excited to present to talking “money” and following up. By the end of this workshop, you will be this unique series of workshops designed to help you put your best foot ready to go into any interview and rise to the top of the list. forward and secure the job of your dreams. Workshop CR33025 Vic Pontrelli holds a Masters degree in Human Resources Management Thursday, March 3, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. and has served at the VP level in career consulting, HR and employee $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door training. Nick Sanchez graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Economics and Combine all three courses for a discounted rate a specialization in Occupational Psychology. He currently works in HR for 3-Part Course CR34025 L.A. International Airport. $49 Pre-registration/$59 At the door PAGE 4 AT THE VILLAGE CALL 323-860-7300 TO REGISTER OR SEE FORM ON PAGE 7
CAREERS HEALTH & RELAXATION
DEMYSTIFYING FILM FESTIVALS YOGA FOR EVERYONE HOW TO GET YOUR FILM PROGRAMMED RELAX YOUR MIND AND BODY Jody Hahn takes you through a series of stress-relieving postures, from floor Film festivals are a vital launching pad for an independent filmmaker’s career, positions to standing positions, and ends with time for deep relaxation of but many filmmakers have no idea how festivals work. A general overview of the entire body. worldwide festivals is supplemented by useful nuts-and-bolts information about navigating this world successfully, focusing on such practical tasks as mapping Jody Hahn recently completed her professional Teacher’s Training intensive at a festival strategy, building a powerful press kit, and doing business with festival The Center for Yoga, where she was trained in many styles of yoga as well as the organizations. philosophical and spiritual aspects of the practice. Level I – II (Beg. – Adv.) Shannon Kelley is a film festival programmer whose affiliations include Thursday Lessons HR21025 Sundance, Outfest and the Morelia International Film Fest. He has been a panelist Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. or juror for festivals around the world and serves as a private consultant to filmmakers and screenwriters. Level I – II (Beg. – Adv.) Saturday Lessons HR22025 2-Part Course CR41015 Saturdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 2 & 9, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. All classes $10 Pre-registration/$12 At the Door $29 Pre-registration/$35 At the door Please note: Our Health & Relaxation classes are very popular. Drop-ins may be turned away due to limited space. Advance registration is recommended ART FOR SALE! to guarantee a space. Spaces are held only until class begins. HOW TO GET YOUR ART SEEN & SOLD RUGBY 101 Are you creative but simply don’t feel comfortable with the business of art? GET OUT THERE AND PLAY! This workshop will help you to see your work through the eyes of art buyers and gallery owners. Learn practical approaches to getting your work exhibited America’s fastest-growing sport can be played by anyone, regardless of body size or athletic background. You’ll learn the basic rules and strategies, followed by co- and sold. Other topics will include networking and getting the most out of ed practice sessions on the field with the predominately gay teams L.A. Rebellion gallery representation. (men) and Oxy Olde Girls. On the final night, you’ll get your chance to take the Robert Shapazian, M.A., Ph.D., is director of the Gagosian Gallery in Los field and show off your new-found World Cup abilities. Call 323-860-7311 for Angeles. He is a graduate of Harvard University and serves on the photo information about equipment and other important course details. (Both teams committee for the NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art. will deduct $19 from their first year’s dues for anyone wishing to join.) Workshop CF31025 Jen “Trie” Triemstra is head coach of the Oxy Olde Girls Rugby Football Club Wednesday, February 16, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. and a Level 3 USA Rugby-certified coach. $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door Lesson HR41025 Tuesday, February 15 & Thursdays, GETTING THE GIG February 17 & 24, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door HOW TO BREAK INTO THE MUSIC BUSINESS This hot new course introduces you to the business of booking the gig. Learn GET BACK ON TRACK the five keys to finding success, whether you’re promoting yourself or the next REGAINING CONTROL OF YOUR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT up-and-coming artist. This class will teach you what you need to know about This is the time of year when resolutions get broken and procrastination sets finding work in the music industry. in. But you still want to make those important changes in your life, and this Barbara Collin is a longtime talent manager, booking agent and consultant. She workshop will help you to identify the obstacles that keep you from staying is president of the Los Angeles-based company Collin Artists. For further on track. Learn techniques to help you improve your mental and physical health. information, please visit her Web site, www.collinartists.com. By the end of this course, you will have built a comprehensive approach to getting a healthy balance back in your life. Workshop CR41025 Stacy-Colleen Nameth, MSW, LCSW, has more than 10 years of experience Saturday, February 26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. working with singles and couples throughout Los Angeles. She specializes in issues $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door of identity, substance abuse, wellness and adolescence. Melissa Medrano is a certified fitness instructor, owner of ETCH Body Architect COMPUTER SMARTS and a director for Sunriden Int., Herbal Foods.
INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Workshop HR31035 Saturday, March 5, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. LEVELS I & II $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door A basic familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is often a prerequisite in computer- related occupations. This course includes an introduction to the Photoshop environment followed by hands-on exercises. By the end of class, you will be SPIRITUALITY thoroughly familiar with the fundamental skills necessary to make use of this important program. THE SWEAT LODGE William Capps is a success-driven, certified software trainer and instructional AN INITIATORY EXPERIENCE FOR MEN designer. He has taught adult computer courses to employees of various Fortune Enter an alternate world and experience a coming-of-age, an opening of the 500 and other companies. heart, and a grounding in spirit. The sweat lodge is a non-sexual cleansing and Level I CS71025 healing ceremony based on ancient traditions of many cultures. Part One introduces the history, philosophy and preparation for the sweat lodge. Part Thursdays, February 17 & 24, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Two provides the actual experience in a rustic canyon setting in nearby Sierra $59 Pre-registration/$69 At the door Madre. $8 Materials fee due at first class session. Level II CS72025 Daniel Foster owns the Los Angeles-based Eye Awake Studio and has led Thursdays, March 3 & 10, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. empowerment rituals and sweat lodges at the California Men’s Gathering. $59 Pre-registration/$69 At the door 2-Part Course SP71025 Thursday, February 24, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. & Combine Levels I & II CS73025 Sunday, February 27, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. $99 Pre-registration/$119 At the door $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door
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SELF-IMPROVEMENT LEARNING CURVE CELEBRATES IS THIS THE WRONG TOWN FOR FINDING MR. RIGHT? BLACK HISTORY MONTH HOW TO FIND A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP IN L.A Learn how to attract guys who really want a relationship. Deal with stubborn intimacy AN EVENING OF FILM, MUSIC issues. Separate fantasy from reality. Make peace with your looks, and much more. Perfect AND POETRY… for men who believe they will never find Mr. Right, or for those who aren’t sure the guy they’ve found is right for them. HONORING THE SPIRIT & VISION OF AUDRE LORDE Neil Kaminsky, LCSW, is author of Affirmative Gay Relationships: Key Steps in Finding a Life Partner (Haworth Press). He has worked for many years as a psychotherapist in private I Am Your Sister II 2005 and Learning Curve invite you to a very practice with gay men. special screening of the award-winning film The Edge of Each Workshop SI31025 Other’s Battles: The Vision of Audre Lorde. The evening also features Thursday, February 10, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. performances by LeVan D. Hawkins, respected L.A. spoken-word $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door actor/poet/essayist; Nayahri, talented poet and manager of “The Love Movement” in Long Beach; and Ta’Shia Asanti, award- BEATING ADDICTION WITH GRACE winning poet, playwright, fiction writer, filmmaker and journalist. OVERCOMING ADDICTION THROUGH SPIRITUAL LOVE Jennifer Abod, Ph.D., has hosted and produced programs on Addiction is an attempt to assert control over our lives in order to avoid painful feelings community, public and commercial radio in New Haven, Philadelphia and experiences. Spirituality and surrender are keys to succeeding in the fight against and Boston for nearly 20 years. In 1988 she created Profile addition. They are also vital contributors to the phenomenal success of today’s many 12- Productions to produce and distribute media featuring feminist activists step programs. This course explores the broader relationships between addiction and and cultural workers, particularly women of color and lesbians. She spiritual awareness. Participants will learn how to better understand the addictive process completed her first video documentary, The Edge of Each Other’s and compulsive behaviors from a psychological and theological perspective. Battles: The Vision of Audre Lorde, in 2002. Angelo Pezzote, MA, MFT is The Gay Man's Therapist. Would you appreciate a safe Angela Bowen was one of the first two women in the country supportive environment to talk about personal concerns? Get useful tools from a specialist who to graduate with a freestanding Ph.D. in Women’s Studies. understands. Visit www.askangelo.com Bowen was the first woman of color hired in the 30-year-old Workshop SI33025 Women’s Studies program at California State University, Long Thursday, February 10, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Beach, where, as an out lesbian, she teaches Women’s Studies $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door and English Literature. MAKE IT A ‘HEALTHY’ NEW YEAR Special Event CU81025 OVERCOMING HOMOPHOBIA IN YOUR FAMILY Friday, February 11, 2005 Wine & cheese reception, 6:30 p.m. Do you have homophobic relatives who cause you stress and frustration? Do you want to eliminate the conflict and open the doors to respect and understanding? This workshop Screening, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. gives GLBT people important information and tools for facing non-supportive relatives. $15 In advance/$20 At the door Topics will include family dynamics, grief and loss, communication quick fixes, coping techniques and problem-solving steps. Susan Scalzo, LCSW, has clinical experience in mental health, grief and terminal illness in children and families. Karen Cohen, MFT, is certified in group psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Workshop SI34025 Wednesday, February 16, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO SURVIVING THE PAIN OF PAST LOVE Your heart’s been broken, and you feel that you will never love again. This inspiring and empowering workshop will help you discover how to navigate your grief and loss and truly overcome the pain you feel inside. Participants explore ways to release sadness and hurt using a psychospiritual perspective. After that you will learn the five secrets to achieving self-love, so that you can heal and ultimately attract the lover of your dreams. Angelo Pezzote, MA, MFT is The Gay Man's Therapist. Would you appreciate a safe supportive environment to talk about personal concerns? Get useful tools from a specialist who
understands. Visit www.askangelo.com Artist, Mira Gandy Workshop SI32025 Thursday, February 24, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. 2ND ANNUAL BLACK ART EXPLOSION $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door FREE PUBLIC ART SALE Learning Curve is proud to host this important cultural GETTING ON PURPOSE community event as we welcome black artists from throughout FINDING YOUR TRUE PURPOSE IN LIFE Los Angeles to show and sell you their work. Established, Have you recently found yourself saying: “I hate my job!” or “What am I supposed to do influential and hot new artists working in all media will be in with my life?” Your passion in life is directly related to your life purpose. This workshop attendance. This is your opportunity to purchase these will help you create your personal mission, which will allow you to live your life “on important new works of fine art, hand-crafted items and gifts purpose.” It will assist you in rediscovering the things that bring you joy and determine directly from the artists. For more information, call the what you should be doing to make life more fulfilling. Learning Curve Information Line at 323.860.7311. Trent Blanchard is an ordained interfaith minister and a successful life coach. He has been Saturday, February 19, a workshop facilitator for major New York City companies for more than 10 years. 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Workshop SI35035 The Village at Ed Gould Plaza Thursday, March 10, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission is FREE to the general public. $19 Pre-registration/$25 At the door
PAGE 6 AT THE VILLAGE THE VILLAGE SENIORS PROGRAM THE L.A. GAY & LESBIAN CENTER’SCAREER CENTER WORKING FOR YOU All Career Center events are free or low cost and open to EVERYONE. Call 323-860-7378 for more information. OFFICE HOURS Tuesday – Thursday, 6 – 10 p.m. WEEKDAY PROGRAMMING OPEN TO SENIORS PROGRAM MEMBERS ONLY Friday, 6 – 8 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 7th Annual Senior/Youth Mondays, February 7 – April 11 Photo Project 7 – 9 p.m. See ad, page 3. CAREER CENTER SERVICES þ Monthly Matinee Saturday, February 5, Noon – 2 p.m. Extensive job postings and Internet job searching þ Employment voicemail Open Mic Saturday, February 5, 2 – 5 p.m. þ Address/Mail services Beginning Computer Classes Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. þ Faxing Advanced Computer Classes Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. þ Resume assistance Senior Support for Men Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Noon þ Mock interview workshops Senior Fitness Thursdays, Noon – 1 p.m. þ Money management Senior Writing Class Thursdays, 3 – 5 p.m. þ Special needs assessment TGIF Friday, February 11, 4 – 6 p.m. þ Ticket-to-Work program Senior Chat Saturdays, 2 – 4 p.m. þ Plus much more!! C.O.O.L. Monthly Meeting 3rd Sunday of the month (Company of Older Lesbians) 1 – 3 p.m. Plummer Park COMPUTER ACCESS AT THE VILLAGE Women’s Social 4th Saturday of the month Tuesday – Friday, 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 1 – 5 p.m. Plummer Park Log in on our beautiful new computers, generously Monthly Dinner Out Call for information donated by The David Bohnett Foundation. Phone Buddy Program 323-860-7339 New “Computer Smarts” workshops have now begun! For current schedule, please see the
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To RSVP call 323-860-5830. For more info call 323-860-7339. First hour is free; additional time is $5 per hour FOR MORE INFORMATION
All classes take place at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, unless otherwise specified. REGISTRATION: By Phone: Call 323-860- 7300. Use your credit card, and we’ll fill out the registration form for you! In Person: Drop by the ticket window in the lobby at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Pl., just east of Highland and north of Santa Monica Blvd., Tues. – Fri., 6 – 9 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free and metered street parking is available. COST: See Class Descriptions for the cost of each
class. 10% Discount for seniors (age 55 and older), students with valid school ID, and members of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. Full Payment is due upon registration. Space cannot be
reserved without payment. Certificates of Completion are available for all classes, verifying that you completed the course. The cost is $6 per person, per class, and must be prepaid (see registration form).
✁ CANCELLATION POLICY: All sales are final ✁ LEARNING CURVE COURSE REGISTRATION FORM (CLIP AND MAIL TODAY!) and there are no refunds. No credit or refund will given if you do not show up for a class. If Name you know you will be unable to attend a class for which you have registered, notify Learning Address Curve (323-860-7300) at least 48 hours in advance of the class and you will be awarded City State Zip credit toward any other class offered within the next 90 days (subject to availability). If you miss one or more class sessions during a Phone (day) Phone (evening) E-mail 4 – 8 week course, you will not be refunded or credited for days absent. If a class is sold Form of payment: Check Cash Money order Visa Mastercard out or cancelled, the full amount of your registration fee will be refunded to you by mail Credit card # Exp. date within 60 days, or you may request credit toward any other Learning Curve class offered Signature Today’s date within the next 90 days (subject to availability). If a class is rescheduled due to circumstances Full payment is due with your registration form. Make checks payable to “Friends of the Center.” beyond the control of Learning Curve ✓ If registering by mail, send to: L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center (instructor illness or “acts of God”), your ❑ YES! The Village at Ed Gould Plaza registration fee will automatically be credited Sign me up toward the rescheduled class. 1125 N. McCadden Place PRE-REGISTRATION: Pre-registration prices Los Angeles, CA 90038
are available if registered by 5:30 p.m. the 10% discount for Certificate of day before the class begins. At-The-Door Seniors/Students/ Number of Completion Fee prices apply for registration received after this Class Code Class Date Class Fee Members Tickets Subtotal ($6 each) Total Due time. If you plan to show up At-The-Door for a class instead of Pre-registering, we suggest you call the ticket office in advance to make sure the class has not been cancelled. RECORDING POLICY: Cameras, tape Liability: Learning Curve Instructors are independent contractors that may offer services outside of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian recorders, and video camcorders are Center’s Learning Curve Program. The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center is not liable for any business actions between participants TOTAL ENCLOSED: strictly prohibited at all classes. and independent contractors. The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center does not endorse or sponsor any of the services offered by Learning Curve Instructors. The Learning Curve Program is strictly for educational purposes only. FEBRUARY 2005 PAGE 7 Saturday, February 19 , THE L.A. GAY & LESBIAN CENTER’S FAMILY 10 a.m. – Noon SERVICES PROGRAM PRESENTS West Hollywood Park West Hollywood Auditorium Family Celebration 2005: INDOORS! 647 N. San Vicente Blvd.
Rock Around the Clock Sock Hopdinner and dancing for the whole family Yoga for the whole family—mom and mom, dad and dad, single Saturday, February 26 parents and the kids! Participate 5 – 8 p.m. in yoga, arts & crafts and games, FREE (Donation accepted) and enjoy a bagel brunch. St. Anne’s—Foundation Room Special guest: Hala Khouri, yoga 155 N. Occidental Blvd. instructor. Los Angeles, CA 90026 Bring the kids to a fun-filled, indoor ’50s THEME PARTY with music, RIE House games, arts & crafts projects, entertainment, great food, prizes Baby Bonanza 1550 Murray Circle and much more! Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24 Los Angeles, 90026 Free Parking! (Silver Lake) 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. To RSVP and for more information, call 323-860-7372 or e-mail [email protected]. Playgroup for GLBT parents with infants (0 – 2 years) MONTHLY PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Come play with other new , moms and dads. Sunday, February 20 (third Sunday of every month) Create a sense of community for both yourself and your child. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Looking for some support from other GLBT parents? Seeking child development information? Come share Toddler Zone your stories and bring your questions to this monthly Saturday February 12 drop-in rap group. The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s 10 – 11:30 a.m. Village at Ed Gould Plaza NEW 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles (one block east of Highland, just north of Santa Monica) Monthly playgroup for GLBT parents with toddlers (2 – 3 years) Free childcare provided (reserve by 2/11/05). For more info, call 323-860-7397 or e-mail For location and more info, call 323-860-7320 or e-mail [email protected]. [email protected].
Events hosted by the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Family Services Program, funded by First 5 LA for children 0 – 5 and their families. For more information, call 323-860-7397 or e-mail [email protected].
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