Living with Legends

Monday, June 5, 10:00 p.m.
Filmmaker Anders Bramsen’s short film "Slough Poem 1" will premiere at the Brooklyn International Film Festival. Slough Poem 1 is an anti-drug picture. An electric look at  the silence before the storm. A Cocaine poem. The horrifying experience of mind-altering substances.  The video documents the last hours of the twentieth century, capturing downtown and suburban Copenhagen, Denmark. Footage shot on New Years Eve 1999/2000.  Read the interview with Anders.
Brooklyn International Film Festival, Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn NY

Tuesday, June 6, 5:30 p.m.  World Premiere Screening
NewFest 2006: The 18th New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Film Festival will present the world premiere of Craig B. Highberger’s new documentary, Jack Mitchell: My Life is Black and White.  The film examines the life and work of a celebrated photographer of major creative and performing artists, whose career spanned more than six decades.  Highberger is also the author of Superstar in a HouseDress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis.
AMC Loews 34th St Theater (at 8th Ave) NY NY

Tuesday, June 6, 10:30 p.m.
Susanne Bartsch and Kenny Kenny invite you to Happy Valley Tuesdays. DJ Alexander Technique & Junior Sanchez.  downstairs: DJ Ryan & DJ Jaques Renault & The Monthly Look Party.
shows: The Dueling Bankheads; Lady Ace & Vertigo Project.  hosts: Sophia Lamar, Miranda Moondust, Miranda Moondust, Kim Aviance, Theodora & Amanda Leopore. door Andrea.
14 EAST 27 ST

Wednesday, June 7, 11:00 p.m.
The Countess and the C.U.N.T. Rock Revolution featuring Ms. Amelia performs. We’ve heard that they are one of the most exciting bands around.
Mo Pitkins, Ave. A between 3rd & 4th, NY NY

Thursday, June 8, 11:00 a.m.
Don’t forget to listen to Gerald Busby’s internet radio show, "Collaborations."  You can listen live on Tuesday, or listen to archived shows on Wednesday and Thursday.

Saturday, June 10, 2:00 p.m.
Fans of  Kubrick’s "2001 A Space Odyssey," (screenplay written by Kubrick and former Chelsea Hotel Resident Arthur C. Clarke) may enjoy checking out some of Kubricks other films being screened as part of the Stanely Kubrick Retrospective.  Killer’s Kiss, 1955, with Frank Silvera, Irene Kane (a.k.a. Chris Chase). Kubrick wrote, directed, photographed, and edited this low-budget New York noir about a boxer’s relationship with a nightclub dancer. A discussion with Chris Chase follows the June 10 screening. Museum of the Moving Image (35th Ave at 36th St, Astoria,Queens) $10 per screening

Sunday, June 11,
We know many of our neighbors are fond of going to the conveniently located R.U.B. for mouthwatering barbecue, but today, if you journey to the East you’ll find the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in full swing. The event features pitmasters from across the country, as well as R.U.B.’s own Paul Kirk.
Madison Square Park, btwn 23rd & 26th St. and 5th & Madison Ave., NY NY