World AIDS Day — December 1, 2005
Stop AIDS. Keep the promise.
Calendar of Events, November 28 to December 9
(subject to change)
Monday, November 28 to Friday, December 2
Celebration of Life: Art & Living with HIV and AIDS
The New School and GMHC will host an art exhibit featuring work in various
media by artists living with HIV and AIDS. Artwork in the exhibit will also
be available for purchase. The opening reception will be on Monday, November
28, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. The exhibit continues until Friday, December 2.
The gallery, located at the New School, on the 2nd floor at 65 Fifth Avenue
(between 13th and 14th Streets), is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am
to 8 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 7 pm. The exhibit is free,
open to the public, and wheelchair accessible. Photo ID is required to enter
the building.
Tuesday, November 29, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Room 410
In the Time of Butterflies
A screening and discussion of the film based on a true story from the
novel by Julia Alvarez about three sisters who were in fierce opposition
to the dictatorship of General Leonidas Trujillo in the Dominican Republic.
They meet the dictator at a ball and he makes an unwelcome pass at Minerva,
one of the sisters. After her embarrassing rejection of him, Minerva further
jeopardizes herself by becoming a radical opponent the government and starts
posting flyers against the stockpiling of guns. In 1960, the bodies of these
sisters were found at the bottom of a cliff. The official report was that
this was an accident. [This film is being shown in conjunction with the 16
Days of Activism Against Gender Violence*, see below.]
Wednesdays, November 30 and December 7, 10:30 am to 12 pm AND 6:30 pm to 8 pm, 11th floor
Volunteer Open House
Volunteers from the Community Education Program present an overview of the
agency's history, mission, services and volunteer program. This is an opportunity
to ask questions about volunteering and the next steps to becoming a volunteer.
Thursday, December 1, 6th floor
The David Geffen Center for HIV Prevention and Health Education will be offering free
HIV counseling and testing with same-day results. Registration will begin at 11 am
with counseling and testing beginning at 11:30 and continuing through until 7 pm. Testing
will be offered on a first come, first serve basis and will be limited to capacity. The Geffen
Center encourages those seeking counseling and testing services to arrive early to secure a slot.
Thursday, December 1, 3 pm to 4 pm, 12th floor Living Room
AIDS: Our Celebration of Life: Remembering those who have passed; Rejoicing in our lives
today; Renewing our commitment to take action
The GMHC Program Services Advisory Group will host this special afternoon
of readings, songs, poems, and rituals. People are invited to bring flowers, a
favorite memory or picture of a friend or loved one who has passed. Please join us
in a non-denominational gathering to share how our fallen loved ones have enriched
our lives, and inspire us to live fully. Light refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, December 1, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (room to be determined)
Video Screening and Discussion
The Institute for Gay Men's Health will host
a screening and discussion of several short videos created by community members
that speak to the disproportionate rates of HIV among gay men of color. The videos
capture realistic experiences of members of our community most affected by the
epidemic.
Saturday, December 3
Wrap & Rap with GMHC and Barnes & Noble
Volunteers will launch the 12th year of the community outreach/fundraising
effort at the Chelsea Barnes & Noble store, 675 Sixth Avenue at 22nd Street,
by wrapping gifts, encouraging shoppers to take agency literature, and receiving
donations that benefit the agency's services and programs. Throughout December,
volunteers will be in this store on the weekends.
Saturday, December 3, 7 pm to 12 am
Move Against AIDS: The AIDS Dance-a-thon
At the Manhattan Center (34th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues) with guest
DJs to include Mary Mac, Chad Jack, Tony Moran, Tony Touch and Junior Vasquez;
and featuring guest performers/hosts to include Jody Watley, Wendy Williams,
Jai Rodriguez, Tyson Beckford and La Bruja. To register, call 212.807.9255
or visit www.moveagainstaids.org.
Wednesday, December 7, 2 pm to 3 pm, Room 1165 (GMHC Action Center)
NY Prisoners and Parolees with HIV Organizing for Health Care
A discussion with Romeo Sanchez, Co-Founder of the Alliance for Inmates with AIDS
and Deputy Director at New York City AIDS Housing Network.
Friday, December 9, 10 am to 12:30 pm, Rooms 405/410
Gender Violence, HIV and AIDS
As part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence: For the Health of
Women, For the Health of the World: NO MORE VIOLENCE* (11/25–12/10), GMHC
will host a forum featuring Natalie Solokoff, PhD and a discussion including:
Carrie Davis, MSW, Gender Identity Project at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual &
Transgender Community Center; Andrea C. Gielen, ScD, ScM, John Hopkins Bloomberg
School of Public Health; Alicia Heath-Toby, Lesbian AIDS Project, GMHC; and
moderated by Marjorie J. Hill, PhD, Women's Institute, GMHC. Registration begins
at 9:30 am. Continental breakfast will be provided. Seating is limited. To
register, call 212.367.1016 or send an e-mail to krishnas@gmhc.org.
Unless otherwise specified, the events will be held at GMHC, The Tisch Building,
119 West 24th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues). For more information, please call
212.367.1016, send an e-mail at krishnas@gmhc.org.
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