MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS by randy hope
LAWN:COURT MIXOLOGY COMPETITION Los Angeles Women’s Network (LAWN) is a diverse organization of women
Fusion 2012 will also unveil the first work of OutSet: The
Young Filmmakers Project from LifeWorks and Outfest, created to empower and educate LGBT youth to tell their stories through film. The festival will kick off with the live performance
piece; Jotalogues: Talking Taboo in the Beast of Times, written and performed by multi-disciplinary Xicana art- ist Adelina Anthony with D’Lo. “This festival features films made for and by those
in the queer community and the people of color com- munity. These are two marginalized communities that together are rarely celebrated,” DeClue said. The additional line-up of this year’s Fusion includes
the World Premiere of Stud Life by London-based and Outfest award-winning filmmaker, Campbell X. Also generating buzz is a Legacy Project screening of Nisha Ganatra’s iconic 1999 film, Chutney Popcorn. Fusion is a project under the Outfest umbrella. Outfest
is the leading organization showcasing, nurturing and preserving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film images and artistry. For 29 years Outfest has led the charge, spotlighting emerging talent, creating com- munity between filmmakers and audiences and offering a world-class forum for stories that reflect and often transform LGBT lives. Since its founding in 1982, Outfest has showcased over
4,500 films for audiences well over half a million people. Their festivals, year-round screening series and special events bring together film lovers, innovative artists, celebrities and entertainment industry professionals.
For complete event and film listings and to purchase tickets, log on to
outfest.org/fusion
whose purpose is to create a community that supports the work of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, while enhancing the lives of its members personally and profes- sionally by providing opportunities for inspiration, education and networking. LAWN:court, is the monthly culturally engaging social networking opportunity for LAWN members and guests. Join other women for a revolving door of the city’s best food, drink and music. This month the group hosts the Mixology Competi- tion, as five superstar women compete in mixing standard and virgin cocktails. The participants vote and the winner is sent to the Manhattan Cocktail Classic in New York City. The event is free for LAWN members and $10 for nonmembers. Mix- ology takes place on Tuesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. For more information about the Mixology Competition location or to become a LAWN member, contact Nellie Sims at 323.993.7691 or
nsims@lagaycenter.org or Lauren Custer 323.993.7465 or
lcuster@lagaycenter.org. Additional information about LAWN is available at
laygaycenter.org/lawn.
TONY MARTINEZ TO SPEAK AT LGB2NETWORK MIXER Fit right in with one of Southern California’s premiere networking groups for
the LGBT community and allies at the LGB2Network’s upcoming monthly mixer. The event is set to feature world-renowned athletic trainer and nutritional coach to the stars, Tony Martinez, as a guest speaker. Martinez, whose roster of celebrity clientele includes Pink, the Jonas Brothers, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson, has been a professional athletic trainer for more than 18 years. Certified by both the American Council on Exercise and the International Sports Sciences Association, his workout techniques have been featured in numerous national and interna- tional publications and televisions shows. Martinez will share inside stories and coveted tips on how to “workout smart and get better results from training less” – the motto that has helped him to deliver effective results to his clients for nearly two decades. The LBG2Network’s March mixer takes place Thursday, March 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Club Ripples located at 5101 East Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach. There is no cost to attend the event and reservations are not required. For more information, visit
lgb2network.com.
THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS’S MAD SPRING TEA PARTY @ VELVET LOUNGE The Orange County Imperial Court and Velvet Lounge hosts The Emperor and
Empress’s Mad Spring Tea Party to benefit The Center O.C.’s Rainbow Youth and The Trevor Project. Queens can warm their hearts with piping hot tea or keep it chilled with iced tea, as both will be served along with the delectable delicious- ness served up at Velvet Lounge. This includes music spun by piping hot DJ, fierce performers, a brown bag auction and all of the madness that the Imperial Court can spring up. Tickets are $10 and are purchasable in advance or at the door. Pro- ceeds benefit The Center Orange County Youth Programs and the Trevor Project. The Emperor and Empress’s Mad Spring Tea Party at Velvet Lounge takes place on Saturday, March 31, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, contact Laura Kanter at 714.953.5428, ext. 206 or
laura.kanter@thecenteroc.org.
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