Sunday, November 11, 2012

Camp TLC's Sandy Project

Camp TLC:

'via Blog this'

TLC are friends of my buddies DoArt Foundation.  As you will read, they are in the planning stages but this is such a great program at this time of destruction and devastation that the people of the NY Tri-State metro area has never seen.  To try to create a healing arts space, especially for kids, is an excellent idea.  Young people in particular will bear the brunt of this trama.  Things that can provide some comfort and restore the belief in safety is as important as getting them back into a a safe and secure home, back to school and eventually returning to daily routines.  Please keep TLC bookmarked and help them however you can.  We are all "Together Living A Challenge".

Peace.

Friday, November 9, 2012

In the eye of the storm - Lucent Dossier gives back to its new home

Untitled Document Lucent Dossier gives back to its new home

Lucent Dossier at The Liberty Theatre, NYC
Huricane Sandy Fund-Raiser this Saturday night
Bring Blankets, Coats and Food
photo by Seze Devres

We hit the ground running and quickly nested inside the Liberty Theater on 42nd Street in Times Square, right in the heart of‘Broadway’, WOW!  After days of rehearsals, costume detailing, lights, sound and tech we launched opening night with a BANG.  The venue was at SOLD OUT capacity all night, a full house of revelers and party seekers. The door reported that they turned away over a thousand amazingly dressed people who
decided to take a chance on last minute door tickets
rather then getting them in advance.  But for those that made it inside, it was a blast!  We saw a lot of friends from the West Coast,
thank you to all of you that made the journey!
photo by Seze Devres
Then we got the news that Hurricane Sandy was making her way to the East Coast. Just a mere two days after our opening night the devastating storm touched down.  It was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record, as well as the second-costliest Atlantic hurricane in history.  The city fell silent; the trains, subways and buses came to a halt and much of Manhattan and the surrounding
cities fell into darkness.

photo by Seze Devres

We had our second show at the theater the following Saturday and though the room filled with beautiful souls excited to feel some joy and playfulness in all the darkness, we definitely felt the effects of the storm that night.  There was a good turn out of people ready to stretch their restless limbs again but there was also a feeling of sadness for those still affected by the storm. 
After all that, this Wednesday brought in the Nor’easter, New York’s first snow storm of the season…Mother Nature just keeps on working overtime it seems… hundreds of thousands of people are still without power as the temperatures continue to drop.
photo by Seze Devres

This Saturday as we go into week three we find ourselves, more then ever, wanting to give what we can to the relief efforts that surround us.  This Saturday the Liberty Theater in conjunction with Lucent will be having a coat, blanket and food drive fundraiser for the victims attempting to put their lives and homes back in order. We will dedicate this weekend and a portion of profits to this effort.

Please come join us, bring coats, blankets and food to donate to the needy. 
We will be waiting for you…
you can get advanced tickets to our event HERE


Take care of one another.

Shine on,

Lucent



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Saturday, November 3, 2012

How the NY tribe rolls

As news started coming out from the 5 boroughs via social networks, I caught the "Dumbo" section of Brooklyn mentioned but as my internet access was on my phone which I was having to charge in my car or by draining what was left of the battery on my laptop, I couldn't do any further research to learn more.  I've known about Galapagos for a couple of years now thanks to a fellow blogger, "Arjan Writes".  I was generally concerned for the club as they are new and are offering a great arts space.

Well, my concerns were addressed in an email from Galapagos yesterday.  They had indeed sustained serious flooding from Sandy.  Furniture was afloat and stage pieces were under water.

But....

But...

Neighbors and friends came to their rescue and the show will go on.  If you're in the area, want some place warm, bright and friendly to come together with fellow Sandy survivors, swing by Galapagos.

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YOU CAN GET HERE FROM THERE!



4, 56 Trains now FULLY Operational!
(More subway info / map below)


We Need YOUR help - We're Asking For Your Help:
Please buy Tickets to tonight's Floating Kabarette!

CLICK HERE to buy tickets

We Went From This: 



To This - in FOUR Days!



Please Buy FK Tickets HERE

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HOW TO GET HERE IF YOU LIVE IN BROOKLYN:

A trains operate between Jay Street/MetroTech and Lefferts Blvd - 12 minute walk to Galapagos
F trains operate between Jay Street-MetroTech and Avenue X - 12 Minute Walk to Galapagos
R trains operate in Brooklyn between Jay Street-MetroTech and 95th Street making all local stops - 12 minute walk to Galapagos 
D trains operate between Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center and Bay Parkway making express stops between Pacific Street and 36th Street - 17 minute walk to Galapagos
4, 5, 6 trains FULLY OPPERATIONL! Get off at Borough Hall 

HOW TO GET HERE IF YOU LIVE IN MANHATTAN:

Take the fantastical 4,5,6 Train - our Manhattan hero train!

How to get to us from the 4, 5, 6, AFR, ND

            





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HOW ON EARTH DID WE GET FROM THIS:




AND THIS:





TO THIS IN FOUR DAYS?


OVER 80 VOLUNTERS HELPED US REBUILD THE VENUE IN 4 DAYS
YES - IN FOUR DAYS!





DUMBO PLUCK AND NEIGHBORHOOD LOVE!



















THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED US!

MORE PHOTOS TOMORROW!


The entire Galapagos family sends warm wishes for your safety and strength in rebuilding your own homes and offices. New Yorkers are strong and we know we will get through this together!

We are in the midst of our own effort, as you can see, and we will be back up and running on Saturday.  The entire DUMBO community is pulling together, and yes, there are silver linings to everything.



Thank you so much for your support!

SEE YOU TOMORROW NIGHT

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-The Galapagos Team