SKATEPARK PASTA DINNER & BLUEGRASS CONCERT

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011, 6:00 PM
CHARTER OAK CULTURAL CENTER

21 Charter Oak Ave, Hartford CT

Suggested donation is $15*

The Hartford Skateboarding Task Force is pleased to announce its first pasta dinner fundraiser! Come join us for food, live music and further public dialog about the design of the proposed skate park. It’s BYOB, so feel free to bring some beer or wine.
If you’ve got any questions, don’t hesitate to call or email:  oiseaux@gmail.com or 860 729 9603.

See you Thursday. Bring your friends!

*No one turned away for lack of funds.

www.heaveninhartford.org

In the news recently there’s been a spotlight on bullying and suicides, particularly as its effected queer teens. Queers Without Borders sees this problem as a problem of borders, connected with many other border issues in our world. From when we are born until we die, we are expected to fit neatly into various roles and identities–for example, gay, straight, bi, man, woman, etc. And like physical borders such as those constructed by nation-states, these borders are policed–often with the same lethal effects. Come join Queers Without Borders as we host a community conversation on borders, problems associated with them, and how we might build a world free from these kinds of arbitrary constraints!

Friday, November 19th, 7pm

Metropolitan Community Church of Hartford

155 Wyllys Street, Hartford CT

Organized by Queers Without Borders

AIDS Walk To Be Held On Saturday, October 16, 2010

(Hartford) AIDS Walk 2010 will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2010 (11:00 a.m.), at the MDC Reservoir in West Hartford. This year’s event is a joint fundraiser of AIDS Project Hartford and the Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition. Our theme for this year’s event is: “Nobody With HIV/AIDS Walks Alone” and we encourage walkers to bring friends, furry or otherwise. Walkers will enjoy massage, beverages, a silent auction, snacks (for people and pets) T-shirts and prizes. For more information or to register go to: http://aidswalk2010.dojiggy.com/

Contact:
Wendy Shea Graveley, Development Director
Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition
(860) 761-6699

AIDS Project Hartford has been providing direct care and education prevention services to those affected by HIV/AIDS for twenty-five years. The Connecticut AIDS Resources Coalition has been the main advocacy voice for people living with HIV/AIDS in Connecticut for twenty years. Both agencies are recognized 501(c)(3) organizations.

FREE CONCERT — FRIDAY July 23rd  7:30pm @ Charter Oak Cultural Center
GET YOUR IMPROV ON!

Hartford Sound Alliance performs along with the Jacob Zimmerman Quartet and The Sophisiticates.

…Improv, electronics, jazz, composition etc etc

We hope to see you all there!

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Jacob Zimmerman Quartet is:

Jacob Zimmerman – sax (Berkeley, CA), Randy Pingrey – trombone (Boston, MA), Jesse Ward – guitar (Houston, TX) and Joe Moffett – trumpet (Brooklyn, NY)

http://www.jacobrexzimmerman.com/2010EastCoastTour.html

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The Sophisticates (Hartford) are:

Tom Crean – guitar, Crystal Pascucci – cello and Ryan Ford – bass

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Sophisticates/127514600601737?v=wall&ref=ts

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Hartford Sound Alliance is:

Lief Ellis – electronics, Steven Haynes – trumpet, Todd Merrell – keyboards, etc., Matt Sargent – electronics/guitar, Bill Solomon – percussion

http://www.hartfordsoundalliance.com/

Hartford, CT–  The much anticipated art exhibit of the year will be held this year at the Charter Oak Cultural Center in downtown Hartford.  The 32nd annual show of artwork from Connecticut’s Prisons features 140 artists from 14 correctional facilities, and is open throughout the month of May at Charter Oak.

This exhibit opens with a reception on Thursday, May 6th, 5 – 7PM.  This event is free, open to the public and will include hors d’oeuvres and beverages.  The exhibit runs through Friday, May 28th. Regular gallery hours are: Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm / Saturdays, 10am – 2pm/ Fridays 14 & 21 until 7pm.  Closed Thursday, May 13th.

Community Partners in Action PRISON ARTS PROGRAM ANNUAL SHOW 2010 is a tradition within the prison system, and inmates work all year towards this amazing show.  The Prison Arts Program was initiated in 1978 by Community Partners in Action, a Hartford non-profit.  The driving force behind this exhibition is CPA Prison Arts Program Manager Jeff Greene.  “The greatest reward of what I do is that I’m lucky to see great art and see people change and evolve in so many incredible ways. I get to deliver this work to the community. It’s really exciting.” says Greene.

Charter Oak Cultural Center, located at 21 Charter Oak Avenue in Hartford, is housed in Connecticut’s oldest synagogue building, is a non-profit, multi-cultural arts center committed to preserving the Jewish Heritage of our building, giving access to the arts to all people and doing the work of social justice. Charter Oak has long been an arts showcase for the region’s ethnically and culturally diverse communities. We offer performances, exhibits, classes, two free after school programs for inner city youth, lectures and cultural programming that nourish the mind, soul, body and spirit of young and old alike. Our mission is to provide access to the arts for all.

For more information about Charter Oak’s programs and events, visit www.charteroakcenter.org

“Razor Wire Nest” by Alessandro Perez:

Join local Hartford organizers on Saturday, January 23rd at Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Ave in Hartford at 2pm for a public discussion about Reproductive Freedom. What is the difference between reproductive rights and reproductive freedom? How do we struggle towards reproductive freedom? How does this involve you?

Come share you stories, your experiences, meet local folks working towards reproductive freedom, or just come and listen. Everyone welcome except for Nazis and the like. This event is free. Full report to follow the event. Sponsored by the Workers Solidarity Alliance of CT