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Liz Callaway Broadway & Beyond Event

Liz Callaway, Tony Award nominee, Emmy winner & newly-minted Grammy nominee will perform at a special fundraising kickoff event for Riverside Theatre Works 2025-2026 season on Saturday September 20th at 7P in Boston, MA. Callaway made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim's “Merrily We Roll Along” & went on to star in “Baby”, “Miss Saigon”, “The Look of Love”, “The Three Musketeers” & for 5 years appeared as Grizabella in “Cats”. Liz also sang the Academy Award-nominated song "Journey to the Past" in the animated feature “Anastasia”. Liz stated, “I’m so looking forward to returning to Boston with my show Broadway & Beyond for Riverside Theatre Works. Alex Rybeck will be joining me at the piano for a 2-act concert of songs from Broadway shows, movies, 60's pop & of course, some Sondheim.” This is a fabulous opportunity to support a great org & witness Callaway in a spectacular concert that highlights her incredible vocal talent & stage presence. Liz will showcase her storied career in this concert featuring songs from the Broadway shows she starred in along with songs from her recording career including her Grammy-nominated Sondheim album “To Steve With Love” & her Oscar-nominated hit from “Anastasia”. Riverside Theatre Works was founded 4 decades ago by Marietta Phinney a music teacher in Hyde Park’s Readville neighborhood who realized that local children weren’t getting enough exposure to the arts. RTW’s mission is to have all aspects of their org reflect the cultural, social & economic diversity of our community. Liz Callaway Broadway & Beyond is a fundraiser for RTW’s Educational & Theatrical Programming. Tickets run $42.50 - $67.50 with table seating ticket holders invited to a special post-show reception with Ms. Callaway. 
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 NewFest 37TH New York Film Festival

NewFest announced the full lineup for the 37th edition of its annual New York Film Festival with a total of 130 films including 28 narrative features, 7 documentary/nonfiction features, 8 legacy retrospective features, 7 episodic series & 12 shorts program screenings with the full program featuring work from 29 countries. The 2025 festival will run in-person from October 9th through October 19th in theaters throughout Manhattan & Brooklyn with streaming available throughout the United States on NewFest’s on-demand platform October 9th through 21st. David Hatkoff, NewFest Executive Director stated, “Celebrating queer stories is an act of rebellion—one that challenges erasure & insists on visibility. This festival has always been a space for resistance, celebration & community, which is all the more vital as LGBTQ+ stories come under attack. The stakes are high—let’s watch films, push back & have a damn good time doing it.” Nick McCarthy NewFest Director of Programming concluded, “This year’s wide-ranging line-up is a tribute to triumphant stories that center the LGBTQ+ community. We’re thrilled to feature new & legacy films that boldly celebrate personal expression & at times defy categorization, while addressing vital topics that include the transformative power of art, immigration & our enduring lineage. We look forward to engaging artists & audiences in conversation as we amplify the best in queer cinema from around the world.” Founded in 1988 NewFest is New York’s largest presenter of LGBTQ film & media & the largest convener of LGBTQ audiences in NYC. In-person premieres & screenings will take place at the SVA Theatre, The LGBT Community Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) & Nitehawk Prospect Park. 
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Artist Amy Sherald To Be Honored

Amy Sherald artist & advocate will be honored at this year’s HRC National Dinner in Washington with the Ally for Equality Award for amplifying the existence & experiences of our community in her art. The sold-out 2025 HRC National Dinner takes place on Saturday September 13th at the Washington Hilton. Kelley Robinson HRC President stated, “Amy Sherald’s work brings to life the diversity, beauty & power of our community. Her talent, advocacy & bravery, in the face of cruel & politically motivated censorship, calls forward a vision of the American Dream that is not only inclusive, but celebrates the diversity of our beautiful community. We are so excited to honor her at this year’s National Dinner, as we work toward making LGBTQ+ stories, faces & voices an undeniable part of our country’s history and future. This night will be a moment to lift up the voices of our advocates, celebrate the beauty of our authentic selves & unite around a future where our community’s dreams know no limits. Amy Sherald concluded, “In the fight for social justice, art has served as a megaphone — it has been a place where dreams are held & a lens through which we can imagine a better, inclusive & more authentic world. Through my work, I seek to make visible the full, complex truth of American life. Transgender people, Black & Brown people, we are all part of the American identity. Attempts to erase our existence is not only futile, but a blatant disservice to the truth.” The National Dinner brings together HRC’s dedicated advocates, members & supporters across the country to raise crucial funds in the fight for LGBTQ equality. 
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Tyler Clementi Foundation Upstanders

Now as the new school year has begun the Tyler Clementi Foundation that stands against bullying has announced 2 powerful fundraising events first in Washington DC on September 17th & the second taking place in NYC on October 23rd. The DC event will honor Reggie Greer with the Upstander Award for his tremendous work as a global LGBTQ advocate to be presented by Bishop Gene Robinson. Jane Clementi, Tyler Clementi Foundation Co-Founder & CEO will share the Foundation’s vision & work to end online & offline bullying & empower people to become Upstanders in their schools, workplaces & communities. This special gathering brings together local leaders, advocates & supporters for an inspiring evening to uplift kindness, compassion & inclusion. The event will also feature an exclusive auction with unique experiences & items you won’t want to miss it. Then on October 23rd the 11th Annual Upstander Legacy Celebration takes place in NYC. The Upstander Legacy Celebration is the Tyler Clementi Foundation’s largest signature fundraising event presenting a powerful evening that brings together champions on inclusion, LGBTQ allies & advocates committed to ending bullying in all its forms. This year actor & activist Wilson Cruz will be honored who embodies what it means to be an Upstander through his courageous voice & unwavering advocacy. Actor Robin de Jesús will be presenting the honor to Cruz. The Tyler Clementi Foundation was founded by the Clementi family to prevent bullying through inclusion & the assertion of dignity & acceptance as a way to honor the memory of Tyler Clementi a son, a brother & a friend. 
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Creative Coalition Humanitarian Awards

Ahead of the Primetime Emmy Awards influential voices in television will be celebrated at The Creative Coalition’s 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards Luncheon on Saturday September 13th at Craig’s in West Hollywood, CA. This year’s Honorees include 2025 Emmy nominees Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus), John Turturro (Severance) & Natasha Rothwell (The White Lotus) as well as Emmy & Tony Award-winner Judith Light (Poker Face) & actors Jon Gries (The White Lotus), Brianne Howey (Ginny & Georgia) & Skye P. Marshall (Matlock). The honorees will be recognized for using their platforms to champion causes that spark change including mental health advocacy, arts education, family caregiving & social justice. This year’s presenters include Emmy Award-winner Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Emmy nominee Yvette Nicole Brown (Inside Out 2), actor Sarah Catherine Hook (The White Lotus), Emmy nominee Tig Notaro (The Morning Show) & Emmy-nominated executive producer David W. Zucker (The Good Wife). Variety Senior Culture & Events Editor & Emmy nominee Marc Malkin will emcee the event. All proceeds from the Humanitarian Awards support The Creative Coalition’s advocacy work to protect the arts & elevate artistic expression nationwide. Over the past decade the event has become Hollywood’s signature intersection of entertainment & impact with an esteemed roster of past honorees including Uzo Aduba, Patricia Arquette, Colman Domingo, Amy Poehler, Ryan Murphy, Sheryl Lee Ralph & Henry Winkler. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community The Creative Coalition educates, mobilizes & activates its members on issues of public importance through award-winning public service & advocacy campaigns that advance funding for the arts & arts education as the premier nonprofit nonpartisan advocacy organization of the arts & entertainment community. 
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National Tour Hokus Pokus Live Expands

Hokus Pokus Live! the wickedly fabulous theatrical experience starring Ginger Minj, Jujubee & Sapphira Cristál as the legendary sisters & Landon Cider as Billy have added 11 new cities to their North American tour running now through October 26th in a city near you. Hokus Pokus Live! is written, directed & co-produced by Minj. Ginger stated, "We are incredibly excited to bring Hokus Pokus Live! to audiences everywhere. This tour brings together an extraordinary lineup of talent, each a master of their craft. It's more than just a drag show; it's a magical theatrical experience that will leave audiences spellbound.” Hokus Pokus Live! is a true love letter to the classic film inspired by Bette Midler encouraging Ginger on the set of “Hocus Pocus 2.” Ginger recalls Midler telling her, “I just really love the way that you do me. I would like to see you take this and run with it & turn it into something.” This must-see new narrative promises an evening of raucous laughter, unparalleled talent, stunning vocals, spellbinding performances, jaw-dropping drag artistry & unforgettable entertainment as these queens & king bring their unique brand of sorcery to stages across North America. With hauntingly hilarious comedy, powerhouse vocals & a dash of magic this live spectacle brings the cult classic to the stage like never before. The additional cities are Toronto, Buffalo, Portland (Maine), Boston, Red Bank, Wilmington, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, Phoenix & Anaheim. It’s also been announced that the original Los Angeles tour date set for October 6th has been moved to October 26th at The Novo closing out the 2025 tour. Hokus Pokus Live! is produced by Fruit Wine Productions, AEG Presents & Producer Entertainment Group (PEG). 
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Valley Film Festival After 25 Years

The Valley Film Festival is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of thought provoking storytelling with a showcase of 50 films from around the world September 17th to 21st at the Laemmle NoHo 7 theatre in North Hollywood, CA. The Valley Film Festival was founded by Los Angeles native & proud “Valley Girl” Tracey Adlai in 2000 to spotlight locally produced films in response to the San Fernando Valley’s attempt to secede from Los Angeles. This year’s festival however will mark the end of The Valley Film Festival as a traditional festival as the non-profit arts organization a project of Community Partners will transition into residencies & retreats for filmmakers in 2026. Tracey Adlai, Valley Film Festival Founder & Executive Director stated, “When I founded The Valley Film Festival in 2000, Los Angeles had a handful of film festivals & none supported the San Fernando Valley. It’s been a sincere pleasure to provide a discovery platform for films & filmmakers, based on merit, from across the world as well as from around the corner for 25 years. From our first year at Pacific Theatres, at the iconic Sherman Oaks Galleria, to our longstanding partnership with Laemmle Theatres, true champions of independent & foreign film. While it may be the end of our traditional festival, we will continue to foster community & culture among filmmakers in the (818).” Festival highlights include the World Premiere of “Dorothea” from the twisted mind of Chad Ferrin will open the 5-day festival. “The Prospect” directed by Robert Schultz & Dana Donnelly closes out the festival with its West Coast Premiere. Shorts programs & free educational panels fill out the week at the Laemmle NoHo 7 theatres in the NoHo Arts District. Tickets are $15 per program. 
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