In an effort to make the Datebook a little more service-oriented, I’m inviting people to send me their community announcements. If you have an event you’d like others to know about, send it to Bernie@bernardjtarver.com.
This space will be updated periodically.
July 31
Latinos for America, Democracy for America, and Democracy for NYC announce a Campaign Organizer Training in New York City, on Saturday, July 31, 2004. This one day seminar is an opportunity to learn how to manage a local campaign, increase your skills as a volunteer leader, connect with candidates who need your help, and develop action plans for the 2004 campaign and beyond.
Click here to register for this training, or others around the country through September.
Campaign professionals will lead sessions on key topics in organizer training, media production and management, data mining, constituency outreach and fundraising. These presentations are supported by small group sessions for in-depth work in each of the featured areas.
Thanks to the thousands of donations from national DFA supporters and the hard work of the local host committees, Democracy for America is able to reduce the regular price of these trainings from $150 to $45.
August 1
Other Countries presents “Fire in the Temple”, Sunday, August 1, 2004, a Pre-Pride Erotic Reading and Open Mic at Langston’s Bar and Lounge, 1073 Atlanta Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Featured readers include: Adodi Muse: A Gay Negro Ensemble; Samiya Bashir; Blackkat; T’ai Freedom Ford; Steven Fullwood; G. Winston James and Cheryl Boyce Taylor.
Sign-up for Open Mic begins promptly at 3:45 pm. Performances begin at 4:00 pm. There is a $5.00 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away.
August 1
Mr. New Jersey Leather 2004, along with Dragonslair Productions, present “Ain’t Got Sense Enuf to be Shamed” by Adodi Muse: A Gay Negro Ensemble. The event takes place at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011. Doors open at 6:30 pm; show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00.
Aug. 3rd
On the Cusp Management announces that Jade Elektra’s Talent show, is moving to the Stonewall Bar & Club, 53 Christopher Street, New York City (in the West Village) starting Tuesday, August 3, 2004. The talent show is open to all performers (drag, singers, dancers, etc). There is a $100 cash prize to winner. Sign up at 10:30 pm; showtime at 11 PM. CD’s only. Note: If you win, you can’t enter the contest for a month. This is to give others a chance.