Yangtze Repertory Theatre of America in Collaboration with the Asian American Film Lab presents the Staged Reading of “My Brother, My Hero”

Ancient China, time and again an ambitious, young legislator advance his own career at the expense of his tribe until his brother galvanizes the tribe to a doomed rebellion against the empire.

Written by: Jisen John Ho
Directed by: Wayne Chang
Cast: (in aphetically order)
J.B. Alexander, Andy Baldeschwiler, Amy Chang, Lisa Dennett, Alexandra Hellquist, Victoria Lee , Carl Li, Jan Mizushima, Stephen Thornton, and Roger Yeh.

Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Doors Open: 4:40pm
Performance Starts Promptly at: 5:00pm
Location:
Richmond Shepard Theatre
309 East 26th Street (Between 2nd and 1st Street)
New York, NY 10010

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/226742027414781/
Suggested donation: $5.00.
Questions: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

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Thanks to everyone who participated in our previous programing.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

SAVE THE DATE
December 10, 2011
AAFilmLab Connections presents: Annual Winter Networking Gala

AAFilmLab Connections cordially invites you to our 2011 Annual Winter Networking Gala!

Share some holiday cheer and have yourself a merry little cocktail at our 3rd Connections event on December 10, 2011! The party will take place at 8PM in Manhattan—specific location tba!

We will be doing Secret Santa with a networking twist.

RSVPs VIA EMAIL are required by NOV. 30th. Please send your rsvp to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with the following information:
*name
*occupation
*name of your guest (if any),
*whether you will be bringing a food item or a beverage to share
and
*whether you would like to participate in the Secret Santa Networking Game

Festive attire is welcome!

More details to come, keep posted via http://www.aafilmlab.org or http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=294169133937670

See you then!

UPDATES:
We’re excited to announce we’ll have live musical guest Brad Go performing!

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AAFilmLab Connections events assist our members in building, supporting and maintaining professional connections in television and film with the goal of supporting other events and programs of Asian Americans and other diverse filmmakers. For more information, please contact our Connections chair, Jennifer Betit Yen at jennifer[at]aafilmlab.org or AAFilmLab President, Carl Li, at carl[at]aafilmlab.org. For general inquiries, please email info[at]aafilmlab.org.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

Yangtze Repertory of America and Asian American Film Lab call for script submission for 2012 Stage Reading project.

Starting 2012, The Yangtze Repertory of American and the Asian American Film Lab will produce a Stage Reading series as part of its 2012 Spring productions.

We are currently accepting submissions for full length scripts and screenplays.

Material has to be either one or both criteria:

- Bilingual (Chinese/English)
- Consisting cross-cultural conflicts, events or themes (East meets West, preferably Chinese Culture)

The chosen submission and performers will receive a stipend.
The performance will be on Feb. 4rth, 5-7pm including a Q&A and reception.

Please submit the script, plus a brief synopsis, and any questions ASAP to: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Ongoing Call For “Unfinished Works” & “Industry Spotlight” Topics/Guests, feel free to spread the word :-)

Ongoing Call For “Unfinished Works”
We are continuing going back to our roots with our original workshop format.  It’s an opportunity for us to help support, challenge, and improve our community and each other’s work, grow as a filmmakers and strengthen the bonds between us.  It’s a great way of progressing by problem solving while building community.  So, if you have an unfinished work, please bring it in to workshop and join us in creating a safe space for giving and receiving honest feedback for eachother’s Unfinished Work.

We are still seeking “Unfinished Works” to workshop including, but not limited to:
1. Screenplays
2. Films in pre/post production
3. Acting monologues
4. Storyboarding, art direction including set, lighting, costume designs, sound design (including music) and editing choices, a specific scene challenge…basically any thing that isn’t complete that you need an outside perspective on to help you complete your vision.

To submit an “Unfinished Work,” please email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with “Unfinished Work” in the subject line, including a description of your project (including format, length, what stage it’s in, & your projected goals for it) as well as the feedback your are seeking.

Ongoing Call for “Industry Spotlight” Discussion Topic/Workshop Proposals:
Would you like some support and exposure for yourself and your work?  Would you like to share your knowledge of an industry topic?  We are seeking persons and topics for workshops, and discussions/panels including, but not limited to:
1. Producers/Producing
2. Screenwriter/Screenwriting
3. Editors/Editing
4. Actors/Acting (Coaches/Teachers, As a business, Monologues Scenes, etc.)
5. Directors/Directing
6. Casting Directors/Casting
7. Agents/Representation
8. ETC… Storyboarding, Art Direction including set, lighting, costume designs, sound design (including music), ....

If you would like more information about doing a workshop or discussion/panel with us, please send your proposal, along with credentials to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), subjectline “Industry Spotlight Submission.”

Sincerely,
AAFilmLab

Upcoming AAFilmLab Schedule:
Saturday, Dec. 10th - AAFilmLab Connections: Winter Networking Gala, 8-11PM

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

Please join us for our upcoming Industry Spotlight, with a wonderful opportunity to meet and hear from Patrick Wang - writer, director and lead actor of the critically acclaimed film IN THE FAMILY.

A New York Times Critics’ Pick
Recently nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature Film
http://www.inthefamilythemovie.com

“A remarkably fresh and unpredictable drama…Beautifully modulated and stylistically sui generis, IN THE FAMILY is also one of the most accomplished and undersold directorial debuts this year…One senses that [Wang] is rediscovering the rules of cinema on his own. This is a career to keep an eye on.” - Paul Brunick, The New York Times

Monday, January 30, 7pm-9pm
Pearl Studios
500 8th Avenue, at 35th Street
Room 402 (listed as ASIAN AMERICAN FILM LAB)

Please RSVP via Facebook, or email, subjectline “Patrick Wang RSVP” to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Please be on time.

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SUBMIT FOR “Unfinished Works” or “Industry Spotlight”
For more information about submitting for our programs “Unfinished Works” or “Industry Spotlight” please go this page:  http://aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/news/

To offset costs of maintaining our services to our community, and in the aid of securing a permanent home for the AAFilmLab, we will be accepting donations. The suggested donation is $3.00 - $5.00.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our previous programing.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

AAFilmLab Connections: Come to a screening of the powerful and provocative Asian American film IN THE FAMILY, then stay for the Q&A with Director Patrick Wang!

When: Thursday, Nov. 10th, at 10pm TOMORROW
Where: Quad Cinema, 34 West 13th St.
AAFilmLab Contact: Amy Chang, email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315137165168789

Paul Brunick of The New York Times praises IN THE FAMILY: “A remarkably fresh and unpredictable drama…Beautifully modulated and stylistically sui generis, IN THE FAMILY is also one of the most accomplished and undersold directorial debuts this year… One senses that [Wang] is rediscovering the rules of cinema on his own. This is a career to keep an eye on.” (Full review at http://movies.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/movies/in-the-family-from-patrick-wang-review.html )

Synopsis from official site, www.inthefamilythemovie.com:

In the town of Martin, Tennessee, Chip Hines, a precocious six year old, has only known life with his two dads, Cody and Joey. And a good life it is. When Cody dies suddenly in a car accident, Joey and Chip struggle to find their footing again. Just as they begin to, Cody’s will reveals that he named his sister as Chip’s guardian. The years of Joey’s acceptance into the family unravel as Chip is taken away from him. In his now solitary home life, Joey searches for a solution. The law is not on his side, but friends are. Armed with their comfort and inspired by memories of Cody, Joey finds a path to peace with the family and closer to his son.

Four shows daily: 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 10:15pm
Call 212-777-FILM #636 or visit MOVIETICKETS.COM
Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged.

Hope to see you there!!
Amy Chang
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AAFilmLab Connections is our program supporting other events and programs of Asians in film making, and networking, building and maintaining professional relationships in the entertainment industry

Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

Congratulations to all participants and winners of this year’s 72 Hour Film Shootout!

We are uploading shootout entries and awards ceremony montage and lead-in nominee videos daily at www.youtube.com/72hourfilmshootout

Pictures from the Awards Ceremony and afterparty on Facebook

2011 Montage Video

Top Ten 2011:
Team Floating Heads - Terra Cotta (Grand Prize Winner)
Team Blue Core - Subject 47 (1st Runner Up)
Team See Yoo Wu - The Assistant and Her Lovely Magician (2nd Runner Up)
Team Fish Grenade - Blue Monster
Team Lee Kim - A Letter From The Yearbook
Team Imua! Theater + Film Company - Dead End
Team Twelve One Studios - Truth*
Team KIS,S - Keen Study
Team MeetUp - The Mark
Team Soy Sauce Chicken - Sawaru

Best Actor & Actress Nominees Video
Best Actor: Tyler Ham Pong, Team Soy Sauce Chicken - Sawaru
Best Actress: Carla Ching, Team Floating Heads, Terra Cotta
Best Editor & Cinematography Nominees Video
Best Editing: Derek Shimoda, Team Fish Grenade - Blue Monster
Best Cinematography: Derek Shimoda, Team Fish Grenade - Blue Monster
Most Original, Best Director & Top Ten Lead-Ins Video
Most Original - Team Urban Mystics - Boxes
Best Director: Yasmine Gomez, Team Floating Heads - Terra Cotta
2nd Chance Award - KS Stevens, Team KS Stevens Productions - Katie & Kaden
Supercapitalist Story Award: Team See Yoo Wu - The Assistant and Her Lovely Magician

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Upcoming AAFilmLab Schedule (1st Thursday & 2nd Half of the Month):
Thursday, Sept. 1st - Unfinished Works

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you find our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

AAFilmLab

This year’s 72 Hour Film Shootout Awards Ceremony will be presented as part of the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) in NYC! Here are the details:

72 HOUR SHOOTOUT AWARDS CEREMONY
Date: Saturday, August 13th
Time: 12PM-2PM
Location: Clearview Chelsea Cinemas, Theater 7
              260 W. 23rd St.
              NYC 10011

We will be screening the TOP 10 Films and giving out awards for the Grand Prize Winner and the 2 Runner-Ups, as well as Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Most Original Use of Theme, The 2nd Chance Award, and the Supercapitalist Story Award.

Tickets can be bought online at the following link: http://bit.ly/nPJwXy

Each participating Team will receive 2 FREE tickets to this event. They will be held under your TEAM NAME at the Will Call Desk at the theater.

The Asian American International Film Festival is offering a JULY ticket special! Till the end of July, you can purchase 3 tickets for the price of 2, so if you know a lot of folks who’d like to attend this event, this might be a good deal for them! YOU MUST ORDER TIX BY PHONE TO GET THIS DEAL.

Please come 15 minutes early to the event, so we can get started on time!

AFTERPARTY: UPDATED
Westside Tavern
360 W 23rd St #1, New York, NY 10011-2258
http://m.google.com/u/m/xG​KMdy
1 (212) 366-3738

2PM-4PM

Drink specials - tell bartender you’re with AAFilmLab
$5 Stellas and Yuenglings
$6 drafts and well drinks
$7 flavored Martinis

Our Facebook Invite.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 7th 72 Hour Film Shootout Events.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

Upcoming AAFilmLab Schedule (1st Thursday & 2nd Half of the Month):
Thursday, Aug. 4th - Unfinished Works
Saturday, Aug. 13th - 72 Hour Film Shootout Awards Ceremony at the Asian American International Film Festival, 12 Noon

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you find our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

Asian American Film Lab’s “72 Hour Film Shootout” July 16 - 18. 

For details, judges, prizes and to register online, visit www.72hourfilmshootout.com. 

If you don’t have a team yet, post on our Facebook Profile and the 72 Hour Film Shootout Fan Page.

Also keep an eye out for our Informational Mixer Events on June 30th (NYC) and Launch Party on July 15th POSTED BELOW!!! where we announce the theme worldwide and last minute teams are created!!!!

Need or want to provide music for Shootout participants?

Post your band/dj/performer’s website to facebook.com/72hrshootout.

You can also use the music of featured performers, Late Cambrian and Brad Go, both of which will be performing at our Launch Party, July 15th in NYC, 6 - 8:30PM at Zinc Bar, 82 West 3rd Street.

Late Cambrian
Late Cambrian on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-last-concert/id441171617

A clip of their Spike Hill, Brooklyn performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BN9R4Aa8rU

http://www.latecambrian.com

Brad Go
Climb aboard the S.S. Rock and marvel as Captain Brad Go navigates the high seas of heartbreak, lust and love!  Armed with a guitar and a piano, Brad Go sets his songwriting sights high as he sails the stormy seas of the heart.  Ranging from heartbroken croons and triumphant ballads to kick-your-face-off rock tunes, his music might transition to a beautiful ukulele breakdown, or a groovy guitar solo.  Wondering what arrangement Go will play next is half the fun- the other half is enjoying his keen sensibility for rock, love, and pretending to be a pirate.
To use Brad Go’s music, all he asks is that you “like” his page in return.
http://facebook.com/bradgomusic
http://www.bradgo.com

Introducing ‘AAFilmLab Connections’ and Activities Coordinator, Jennifer Betit Yen

To assist us as we expand to include more networking opportunities and forge connections throughout the entertainment community, we are excited to introduce ‘AAFilmLab Connections’ and Activities Coordinator, Jennifer Betit Yen.

Under the umbrella of ‘AAFilmLab Connections’ Jennifer will be coordinating activities within the AAFilmLab community, facilitating closer knit connections and networking opportunities, outside of our other programs, and fostering broader support, presence, and sense of community to the rest of NYC’s extended community of filmmakers, actors, writers, and organizations.

We will kick off ‘AAFilmLab Connections’ with a wine and cheese networking opportunity.

WHEN: Friday, May 27th, 8-11pm in Midtown West.

WHAT TO BRING:
1. a bottle of wine OR your favorite cheese and cracker/fruit and veggie combo to share; and
2. an industry friend (a fellow actor/writer/director/etc) who would like to meet and mingle.

**Not mandatory to bring anything, however, highly encouraged**

WHERE: PLEASE follow RSVP instructions for the address and other details.

RSVP: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with the following by May 20th:
1. your name & trade
2. guest’s name and trade
3. what food or beverage item you will be bringing.
4.    subject: “May 27th RSVP”

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Upcoming AAFilmLab Schedule (1st Thursday & 2nd Half of the Month):
Thursday, May 19th - “Industry Spotlight”
Thursday, May 27th – “Connections” (NEW PROGRAM)
Thursday, Jun. 9th – “Industry Spotlight”

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better. If you find our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit. Thanks!

AAFilmLab.org

ATTENTION: VENUE CHANGE!!!!  Thurs. Jan. 6th Meeting!!

Sorry for the inconvenience, but we have to change our venue for this event!



It will now be held at:

Theatrelab

137 West 14th Street

RING Buzzer

2nd Floor



6-8PM



AAFilmLab

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=110551109017519&num_event_invites=0

http://www.aafilmlab.org

The AAFilmLab would like to invite you to a Reading/Workshop of Myra Sito Velasquez’s THE SOLDIER, a black comedy set in 1930’s Japanese military bootcamp, to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 17th from 6PM to 9PM, Co-Hosted by the AAFilmLab

The AAFilmLab will be co-hosting a free reading to workshop “The Soldier” by Myra Sito Velasquez, a finished screenplay in the midst of transformation into a multi-media theatre piece.  There will be audience feedback/Q&A, and reception.

Wednesday, November 17th
Doors Open 6PM
Reading begins PROMPTLY at 6:30PM

The reading is approx. 1 hr 20 mins.  FREE admission including reception, wine, beer and tasty bites!

The Richmond Shepard Theatre
309 East 26th Street
(b/w 1st and 2nd Ave)

THE SOLDIER was originally conceived as a feature screenplay—@ 60 pages—Myra now plans to transform it into a powerful multi-media theatre piece.  This public reading is her first step towards making this happen.  Like our regular “Unfinished Works” Meetings, we will be workshopping this piece with audience feedback, and Q&A.

With the assistance of Wayne Chang of WC Casting, Myra has brought together a group of talented cast: Sandi Carroll, Ai Kiyono, Yoshiro Kono, Whitney Kam Lee,  Jan Mizushima, Jun Naito, Koji Nishiyama, Eileen Rivera, David Shih, and Brian Walters.
 
Please RSVP with your name, & # of persons to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found this program helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

Congrats to regular AAFilmLab attendee Aldous Davidson and company for making the Final 5 of the “Interpretations” competition!!!! 

Click HERE to see the Final 5!!

“Inspiration” series: Guest Robert Castillo on Storyboarding

Oct 21st 6 PM ~ 8 PM
Showbiz Cafe, 19 W. 21st. St.

Level : For every filmmakers, especially you. 
RSVP required to ensure your seat. 
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) subject: Inspiration and/OR Facebook Event

“A picture is worth a thousand words”.
What a script doesn’t show you a storyboard shows you. 
Invest 2 hours of your free time now and save many hours of your valuable production time later!

A storyboard is a tool to pre-visualize, communicate and inspire.
If you are a writer or a director, a storyboard shows you your film even before shooting starts.
If you are a DP, a gaffer, or an actor, who understands storyboard, a storyboard shows you what your director is talking about.
If you are a visual artist, your vision presents itself on a storyboard.

Remember Hitchcock! 

The workshop breakdown:
1. Intro and History of Storyboards
2. Why storyboards are important for filmmakers
3. Basic Principles of Storyboards and tools needed
4. tools so anyone can do storyboards!
5. How to become a better storyboard artist

About Robert Castillo :
Award winning Director, Illustrator and Storyboard Artist Robert Castillo discovered his passion for art and illustration at the tender age of five.  Nicknamed “Sketch” Castillo would draw his way through his difficult transition of returning to the United States from the Dominican Republic .Robert honed his skills in illustration and traditional animation, at the Art Institute of Boston where he graduated with honors and was recognized with the Illustrator of the Year Award, in 2001.  He has given back by teaching in their pre-college animation program over the past two years.  As a storyboard artist, Robert has created boards for feature films including Precious which was nominated for an Oscar in 2010. Queen Latifah’s The Cookout, the Christopher Reeves directed animation Yankee Irving, award winning cable program The Sopranos, music videos for Alicia Keys, Ja Rule, Kid Rock, and Trick Daddy, commercials for Phat Farm, Adidas, And 1, as well as promo work for VH1, MTV, Spike TV and Court TV.  Robert’s talent has been recognized with various awards, and honors including The Scholastic Achievement Award in 1979.  He’s been privileged to create portraits of civil rights luminaries including a portrait of Malcolm X, for his daughter Attalah Shabazz and a portrait of Nelson Mandela, which hangs in Amherst College.  Robert’s Short Film S.P.I.C. won a Student Academy Award in 2004 and has screened at Cannes, The MOMA, Walt Disney Feature Animation and at TIME Magazine in New York. Robert is currently working on a feature film called “We the peeples” Produced by Tyler Perry and Lionsgate Films.

SEEKING: Unfinished Film Projects!

Thanks to everyone who came to our last meeting where we workshopped Sean Tarjoto’s “Interpretations” script.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite!  We are looking forward to our meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7th and will continue going back to our roots; our original WORKSHOP format.  We hope to try out a different structure for the format (details at the meeting).  This is an opportunity for us to help challenge and improve each other’s work, grow as a filmmakers and strengthen the bonds between us.  So, if you have an unfinished work, please bring it in to workshop!

We are still seeking unfinished works to workshop including, but not limited to:
1. Screenplays
2. Films in pre/post production
3. Acting monologues
4. Storyboarding, art direction including set, lighting, costume designs, design (including music) and editing choices, a specific scene challenge…basically any thing that isn’t complete that you need an outside perspective on to help you complete your vision.
 
If you’d like to be a part of this collaborative process as either subject or audience, please RSVP via our Facebook Event.  If you don’t have Facebook, please (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  To submit an unfinished work, please email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with “Workshop Submission” in the subject line, including a description of your project (including format and length) as well as the feedback your are seeking.
Looking forward to see you there!  Details below.
Sincerely,
AAFilmLab

Asian American Film Lab “Unfinished Works” meeting
Thursday, Oct. 7th
6PM to 8PM
@ Showbiz
19 West 21st Street b/w 5th and 6th Ave.

Upcoming AAFilmLab Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, Nov. 4th, 6 PM to 8 PM
Thursday, Dec. 2nd, 6 PM to 8 PM