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Non-Profit Event Announcement

1000 Homosexuals at Days Without Sunshine: Anita Bryants Anti-Gay Crusade
Friday, February 29, 2008 [7 pm 10 pm]
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
Free and open to the public
For more information, call 786.399.7375.

Camposition, the non-profit multidisciplinary collaborative known to push the boundaries between contemporary performance and activism, launches a campaign to recruit 1000 homosexuals to play a role in an important and historic new production by Michael Yawney. 1000 Homosexuals, commissioned by the Adrienne Arsht Center and produced by the Center in partnership with Camposition, premieres at the Arsht Centers Carnival Studio Theater in November 2008. Yawney's play tells the story of Anita Bryant's 1977 crusade against gay civil rights.
Camposition launches the 1000 Homosexuals campaign and website, http://www.1000homosexuals.com/ on Friday, February 29, 2008, 7 pm 10 pm, during the opening reception of the Stonewall Library & Archives exhibition, Days Without Sunshine: Anita Bryants Anti-Gay Crusade at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens located at 1000 Convention Center Drive in Miami Beach.

1,000 Homosexuals is a documentary/fantasy/comedy presenting Anita just the way she would want: as a musical Joan of Arc battling a powerful and perverse gay mafia. Due to Anitas concern for her family, she resists taking a stand against a county-wide gay rights ordinance. After she heeds Gods call to take heroic action, Anita pays a heavy price for her stand. The piece bends documentary sources such as government records, newspaper stories and underground gay manifestos into a twisted carnival of 70s-style sex and faith. 1000 Homosexuals raises questions about morality, politics and religion while recounting how one womans attempt to be relevant shaped popular perceptions of gays and lesbians.

The plays premiere this November is timely, immediately following the referendum to amend the Florida State Constitution to define marriage as one man and one woman and do away with civil unions and domestic partnerships. Camposition invites the community to take part in history by becoming one of 1000 homosexuals. Anyone making a minimum $50 tax-deductible contribution will be designated as one of the official 1000 Homosexuals. Supporters do not necessarily need to identify as GLBT; heterosexuals welcome. 1000 Homosexuals will premiere at the Arsht Center in November 2008 and will continue to educate audiences throughout the US and abroad about GLBT history and current issues.

Throughout the campaign, Camposition will participate in and host a series of events where individuals can enlist as a homosexual. The official launch of the campaign and website will take place during the opening reception of the Stonewall Library & Archives exhibition, Days Without Sunshine: Anita Bryants Anti-Gay Crusade at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens located at 1000 Convention Center Drive in Miami Beach on Friday, February 29, 2008, 7 pm 10 pm. For additional information about the launch or how to become a homosexual, please contact 1000 Homosexuals Campaign Manager, Susan Caraballo at manager@1000homosexuals.com or visit http://www.1000homosexuals.com/.

Camposition's programs are supported by Dade Community Foundation and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Board of County Commissioners. 1000 Homosexuals has been commissioned by the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and endorsed, thus far, by the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and Stonewall Library & Archives.

News from Non-Profits

Exciting news from our friend Michele Kadison!

Subscribers of Simply Grant Writing may remember Michele from her many years and many dance projects here in Miami. She is currently in Buenos Aires, Argentina, immersed in the world of Tango.

Michele has a wonderful new project, Eurydice Ascending, in the works. It is a world-premiere tango ballet with original score. Structured with fiscal sponsorship under Dance Theater Workshop, the project is currently in the planning and fundraising stage.

Please visit http://mkadison.blogspot.com/ for more information.

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From FLIPANY

The 5th Emerging Choreography Showcase

The 5th Emerging Choreography Showcase, May 2 - 4, 2008, at Excello Dance Space,Miami, Florida - produced by Karen Peterson and Dancers Inc.

YOU ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT CHOREOGRAPHY

For the 5th

“EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHERS SERIES”

held on
Friday, May 2nd – 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 3rd – 4:00 & 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 4th – 4:00 PM

Project Includes:
Press / Production / Technical Support / Lodging
Stipend ($500. per choreographer)

At the EXCELLO Dance Space
8700 SW 129th Terrace
http://www.karenpetersondancers.org/ (map)


Now in its fifth year, this event produced by Karen Peterson and Dancers, will showcase innovative work by
local and national choreographers

For more information and application call Karen Peterson
at 305-298-5879 or email: kpdance @bellsouth.net
Deadline for application and DVD 4/1/2008

Excello Dance Space, now in its fifth season, located in the Falls/Kendall Industrial Warehouse Area offers an intimate 50-seat alternative dance venue for up-close and personal audience viewing. Unlike most performing centers, the 35 by 45 foot space lends to a comfortable environment where audience engages in the spirit of each performance. The space contains no wings, no backspace, 18 light cans, cyc with 32 channel dimmer board. Past Choreographers include: Dusan Tynek, Elana Lanczi, Heather Maloney, Carlota Pradera, Peter Kalivas, Megan Constance Swick, Nicole Farnesi, Bernadette Salgado, Elana Lanczi, Carly Dorman, Letty Bassart, Robyn Luck, Robin Prichard and Rosie Herrera


“Sponsored in part by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, the Miami Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts and Citizens Interested in the Arts.”

Major Announcement by The Knight Foundation

The community challenge
The community challenge of the Knight Arts Partnership will pair $20 million from Knight Foundation with $20 million in matching funds to come from other sources. It is open to any artistic individual or art institution in South Florida.
Said Ibargüen: “Because we are looking for big, exciting and new ideas, we have made the process as easy and open as possible. There are only three rules: the ideas must be about art, the projects must take place in South Florida, and the idea must find funding to match Knight Foundation’s commitment.”
Organizations and individuals are invited to submit their ideas on the Knight Arts Partnership’s home page at http://www.knightarts.org/. Ideas will be accepted until April 15, 2008. Winners will be announced in Fall 2008.

See the full announcement at: http://www.knightfoundation.org/news/press_room/knight_press_releases/detail.dot?id=241466

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Special Announcement

2nd Annual FLIPANY Fun Run 5K Run/ Fitness Walk or 10K Run

January 13, 2008

Proceeds benefit: FLIPANY 501 c 3 non-profit

We provide no cost nutrition and fitness programs in your community.

5K and 10K certified courses

Timing by: AccuChip Timing Race

WHERE: North Beach Park—HOLLYWOOD BROADWALK 3501 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL DIRECTIONS: I 95: Exit 21 Sheridan Street go east on Sheridan Street to Ocean Drive (A1A). Cross Ocean Drive into North Beach Park parking lot. Follow signs to FLIPANY Fun Run. COURSE: 5K Run—3.1 miles, USATF certified 10K Challenge—6.2 miles, USATF certified TIMES: Race day registration ………………….. 6:00 - 7:15am
5K Run/WalkStart……………………… 7:20am 10K

Challenge Start …………………………… 7:35am

ENTRY FEE: Registration (all ages) $25.00 Race Day Registration $30.00

AGE DIVISIONS: 5K Run: Male & Female 9 & under, 10-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & up 10K Run: Male & Female 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER GO TO: WWW.FLIPANY.ORG OR CALL/EMAIL 954-636-2388 / info@flipany.org