Community Events For November|
Film Screening
November 20, 2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: THH 114 Hosted by: To further explore traditional roles of trans-individuals in ancient cultures and how that translates to modernity, the GLBTA will be screening Bombay Eunuch. Bombay Eunuch is an intimate, moving portrait of one eunuch family¹s struggle to survive in today¹s changing India. Long revered as divinity, the eunuchs- or hijras, as they are known are now little more than relics in a rapidly modernizing world. Relegated to the fringes of society, their lives often plagued by poverty and hardship, the hijras are at once a powerful evocation of tradition and an inspiring parable about the human will to adapt. Through the voice of Meena, a 37 year old hijra and surrogate mother to a eunuch family of her own, Bombay Eunuch explores the challenges facing many in the eunuch community today, and offers a rare and insightful glimpse of the rewards that come with choosing to be true to oneself. |
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SAT, NOV 22 – The Filipino American Library presents Free Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown
November 22, 2008, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Location: Filipino American Library (FAL), 135 N. Park View St., Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Hosted by: Filipino American Heritage Institute Hi everyone, please forward this to everyone who may be interested. If you value our programs and services, please consider giving a donation to FAL at www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org. Thank you so much for your support. – Jonathan ----- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2008 CONTACT: Jonathan Lorenzo Filipino American Library (FAL) Tel: 213-382-0488 Email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net THE FILIPINO AMERICAN LIBRARY PRESENTS FREE BUS TOURS OF HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN LOS ANGELES (October 2008) – What is Filipino about Historic Filipinotown? The Filipino American Library (FAL) answers this question in its Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown on Saturday, November 22 at FAL (135 N. Park View St., Los Angeles 90026). Four 1.5-hour tours will begin at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm. To reserve a seat, please contact filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net or 213-382-0488. While the tours are free, space is limited and they usually fill up in advance. In the FAL Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown, a guide narrates the significance of particular sites, events, and individuals in and around Historic Filipinotown to present an historical overview of Filipinos in Los Angeles. Admission is free and donations to FAL are welcome. This event is co-sponsored by Filipino American Service Group, Inc. (FASGI) and the Office of Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti. These are a few comments from past attendees of the FAL Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown: "Before the tour I didn’t even know about Historic Filipinotown. I didn’t know there was such a deep history of Filipinos in Los Angeles.” "It was very informative and points out all the important landmarks that we wouldn't have known." "The tour was fascinating and informative. I enjoyed the whole experience." Founded on October 13, 1985 by “Auntie Helen” Agcaoili Summers Brown, FAL is the first and largest Filipino library in the country with a collection of more than 6,000 titles. Its mission is to actively promote the history, culture, and professional achievements of Filipinos and Filipino Americans through the book collection, leadership development, and cultural programming, thereby contributing to the achievement of a culturally dynamic, multiethnic America. Given that FAL primarily survives on individual donations and one major annual fundraiser, it relies on its many supporters to continue its programs and services throughout the year. If anyone would like to give a donation online, please feel free to visit www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org. Checks may also be mailed to 135 N. Park View St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 and made payable to “Filipino American Library”. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. FAL is a division of the Filipino American Heritage Institute (Nonprofit Tax ID Number 95-4282571). It is open Mondays-Fridays 1:00-5:00pm and by appointment. For more information, please contact filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net or 213-382-0488. (For pictures to include for publication, please contact Jonathan Lorenzo as indicated above.) |
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uRap: Transgender Discussion
November 24, 2008, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: URC 103 Hosted by: As part of their weekly discussion meetings, uRap will lead a discussion on the “T” within LGBT. Likely topics will include connections (true and false) between the sexuality and gender, the place of gender theory in society, etc. |
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Gender Dance Party
November 25, 2008, 9:30 PM - 12:00 AM Location: Ground Zero Coffeehouse Hosted by: The first-ever GenderFcuk Dance Party is a way for GLBTA to discuss gender outside of an academic context. Our final event will feature DJ La Rock, from West Hollywood’s Rage Nightclub, spinning the best videos of today's hits. This is the same DJ featured at the LGBT Welcome Back Dance & Mixer. The event will include a funky food, dancing, prizes, and a small drag revue featuring USC students. |