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LoopdeLoop NYC - LUCKY
2018-06-13 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | GIPHY, 416 W 13th St, Suite 207, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Looking for an event that lets you watch animations from around the world? You’d probably expect to pay thousands of dollars for such a thing?
Well, you’re in luck!
LoopdeLoop has all you’re looking for
and it’s FREE!!!
Join us at GIPHY HQ
416 W 13th St Suite 207
in the Lucky Apple, New York City!

Secret Cinema: NYC's Cartoon Roots with Tommy José Stathes
2018-06-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, pin Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
The Secret Cinema presents NEW YORK CITY’S CARTOON ROOTS
On Saturday, June 9, the Secret Cinema’s screening at the Fleisher Art Memorial will include a very special guest: early animation historian and film archivist Tommy José Stathes, who will provide a look into New York’s budding animation industry of the 1910s and 1920s.
The program is called NEW YORK CITY’S CARTOON ROOTS. With a selection of rare archival 16mm prints from Stathes’ personal archive, a fairly comprehensive cross-section of this silent-era subgenre will showcase the work of pioneers such as Winsor McCay, Raoul Barré, Earl Hurd, Otto Messmer, Max Fleischer and Paul Terry. Fledgling cartoon superstars like Bobby Bumps, Koko the Clown, Felix the Cat, Farmer Alfalfa, Krazy Kay, and Mutt & Jeff will all be included.
Stathes will give an informative introduction about this fascinating, yet little-studied period of animation, and answer questions about the films.
There will be one complete show at 8:00 pm. Admission is $9.00.
As usual, this Secret Cinema program will be projected in 16mm film on a giant screen (not video).
The screening will be shown in the beautiful Sanctuary of the Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia’s Bella Vista neighborhood (just South of Center City). Free parking is available in the Fleisher’s parking lot, just across the street.
Just a few of the films to be included are:
CARTOONS ON TOUR (Barré, 1915)
BOBBY BUMPS PUTS A BEANERY ON THE BUM (Hurd, 1918)
THE FLYING HOUSE (McCay, 1921)
THE TANTALIZING FLY (Fleischer, 1919)
THE GREAT CHEESE ROBBERY (Bray Studios, 1920)
FELIX REVOLTS (Messmer, 1923)
BARNYARD ARTISTS (Terry, 1928)
…and much more.
Tommy José Stathes is an archivist, historian, distributor, and educator in the realm of early animated films. Stathes is best known in film history circles for creating the Bray Animation Project research initiative; the Cartoons On Film early animation re-release label and Cartoon Roots Blu-rays; supplying early animated films to and co-hosting them on Turner Classic Movies; as well as for his 16mm “Cartoon Carnival” film screening series in New York City. Stathes is also a faculty member at the School of Visual Arts and the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema, and is Consulting Producer on CARTOON CARNIVAL: THE DOCUMENTARY, which is soon to be released.
SECRET CINEMA WEBSITE: http://www.thesecretcinema.com
FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL WEBSITE: http://fleisher.org

KIDS SUMMER MEDIA CAMP @ MOMI
2018-06-09 - 2018-06-13
THIS PROGRAM IS RUN BY THE MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE. DETAILS AVAILABLE HERE.
Registration is now open! Please use this form to sign up.
Ready to make something this summer? Let’s go!
Summer Media Camp is the perfect way for your children to explore something new, express their creativity, and experiment with technology. Working under the guidance of specially trained artists and educators, your child will collaborate with other children to create original movies, animated films, and video games, which will then be featured as part of a special showcase at the Museum. Each child will leave camp with the confidence and knowledge that they made something awesome!
Each camp session runs Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Children ages 9-13 can participate; projects vary week to week, and sessions can be taken independently or in any combination. Your child will receive an abundance of personalized attention: the average child-to-teacher ratio is 7:1. All levels of experience are welcome.
Sessions
Next Generation Animators
July 9–13
Discover how stop-motion animation can be used to make everyday objects come to life on screen. Working with computers, tablets, cameras, and crafts, children will work in small production teams to develop, direct, and film their own original animated movies.
Indie Game Makers
July 16–20
Campers will explore the process behind digital game-making, tackle fun design challenges, meet professional game developers, and experiment with game design tools to create original video games inspired by the world of independent video games.
Claymation Creators
July 23–27
Aspiring animators will explore the delightful process of Claymation (clay animation) as they learn the techniques necessary to make their own films. Using the Museum’s production equipment, children will design and create their own sets, props, and characters to animate their own original Claymation film.
Digital Game Designers
July 30–August 3
Campers will immerse themselves in digital game design, and explore what makes their favorite video games fun. They’ll remix classic video games by creating new levels, rules, and characters, while getting exclusive access to the Museum’s collection of arcade games.
Future Filmmakers
August 6–10
Learn how movies are made while exploring the Museum’s collection in a week packed with hands-on video-making experiences. Kids will collaborate in small production teams to create an original silent film that they will write, direct, produce, and star in.
Puppeteers in Training
August 13–17
Campers will create their own puppets, experimenting with a variety of styles and materials, which they then use to produce and perform an original filmed puppet show. Drawing inspiration from the Museum’s collection, they’ll learn about the art of televised puppetry.
Fees
$500 for one session
$950 for two sessions
$1,350 for three sessions
$1,750 for four sessions
$2,125 for five sessions
$2,500 for six sessions
*Register by 4/30, and receive a $50 early-bird discount on your first camp session.
Fees include all materials and technology for activities and instruction, including a Museum t-shirt, a personal USB drive, as well as a mid-morning snack. Participants must bring their own lunches, including a beverage.
Early Drop-Off/Late Pick-Up
$50 per week for either early drop-off or late pick-up. $75 per week for both.
Early drop-off is available at 9:00 a.m., and late pick-up is available at 5:00 p.m. Supervision will be provided during these times for an extra fee.
Registration and Payment
Registration is open: Please use this form to sign up.
Registration fee (non-refundable): $40
Registration fee waived for Museum members. Fee applies once per family.
Space is limited; early registration is recommended. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. If a session is filled, you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if space becomes available. Pending availability, registrations will be accepted until 5pm the Wednesday before a session begins; the Museum cannot guarantee that registration requests received after this deadline can be accommodated.
Full payment, payable by check or credit card, is due three weeks prior to the start of the session. To receive a refund, cancellations must be made at least three weeks prior to the start of the session. If Museum of the Moving Image cancels a session for any reason, all enrollment and registration fees will be refunded.
Questions? Email education@movingimage.us or call 718 777 6853.

Figure Drawing @ The Productive
2018-06-07 19:00 - 22:00 | The Productive, 40 West 38th street, 5th FL, New York, 10018, United States
Quick nude gesture poses. 1 min to 10 min poses.
Free for members of ASIFA East and The Productive Coworking Studio. $10 for non-members.

SVA MFACA Thesis Exhibition Opening Reception
2018-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street 15th Floor, New York, NY, United States
2018 Thesis Exhibition
On View: May 29 – June 16
Reception: June 7, 6-8pm
SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26 Street, 15th Floor

Figure Drawing @ The Productive
2018-05-24 19:00 - 21:30, 2018-05-17 19:00 - 21:30, 2018-05-10 19:00 - 21:30, 2018-05-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-04-26 19:00 - 21:30, 2018-04-19 19:00 - 21:30, 2018-04-12 19:00 - 21:30 | The Productive, 40 W 38th Street, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Free for ASIFA East members $10 at the door otherwise.

ASIFA East Awards
2018-05-20 17:00 - 22:00 | Tishman Auditorium, University Center, 63 5th Ave (at 13th street), New York, NY, 10003, United States
Debuting in 1969, the ASIFA-East Animated Film Festival is one of the longest running festivals of its kind. The entries are judged by ASIFA East members in an open screening for each category. Anyone may attend the screenings, but only current ASIFA East members are permitted to vote for the winning films. The votes are sealed and tallied by an independent accountant and announced at a special awards ceremony hosted this year on May 20th.

2018 NYU Spring Animation Showcase
2018-05-10 16:00 - 21:00 | NYU Tisch School of the Arts, 721 Broadway, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Each Spring, the Animation Area students, faculty, friends and family come together to celebrate the films and work created throughout the year. Please join us in enjoying this year’s Showcase, complete with the main screening of animated films, student VR demos, galleries of student physical artworks, student class exercises, stop motion puppets and sets. Come for wonderful company and stay for the vast amount of refreshments! The Event is open to the public
There will be two screening times: 4 PM and 7 PM. Hope to see you there!

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Pratt Animation Showcase
2018-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Pratt Institute, 200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
All student films from the DDA Program being screened at Higgins Hall on the Pratt Campus.

29th Dusty Film & Animation Festival | SVA Student Showcase
2018-05-04 18:30 - 22:00
ANNOUNCING
29th Dusty Film & Animation Festival
May 4 – 8, 2018

Animation Screenings:
Friday, May 4
Film Screenings:
Saturday, May 5 – Sunday, May 6
Dusty Awards:
Tuesday, May 8
*Please note, there will be no screenings on Monday, May 7 due to Commencement
Since 1990, the School of Visual Arts’ Dusty Film & Animation Festival has become one of the country’s foremost events to discover exceptional new talent in film and animation. The Dusty Film & Animation Festival gives BFA Film and BFA Animation thesis students the unique opportunity to exhibit their work to industry professionals, family and friends. The festival culminates in our eminent Dusty Awards, attended by distinguished guests from the film and animation industries.

SVA Computer Art BFA Portfolio Night
2018-05-03 18:30 - 20:30 | SVA West, 133 West 21st Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States

SVA MFACA 2018 Thesis Presentations 3D Animation
2018-05-02 19:00 - 21:30
School of Visual Arts Master of Fine Arts in Computer Arts screening of work by the students of 3D animation.

SVA MFACA 2018 Thesis Presentations Fine Art & Motion Graphics
2018-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
School of Visual Arts Master of Fin Arts in Computer Arts screening of work by the fine art and motion graphics concentrations.
Live Stream Available here

Best of DDA 2018 | Pratt Institute
2018-04-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Alamo Draft House, 445 Albee Square West #4, Brooklyn, 11201
BEST OF DDA is a juried film festival featuring the best senior project and thesis animation work of students in the Department of Digital Arts at Pratt Institute. This work was selected by a jury made of DDA Faculty members.
We will be featuring two screenings of the same program, one at 6:00pm and one at 9:00pm.

DEPARTMENT HISTORY
Pratt Digital Arts prepares and develops innovative artists through rigorous immersion in a diverse culture of excellence. Students pursue self-directed, multi-disciplinary projects in a state of the art facility guided by a faculty of accomplished working artists. Our concentrations in Interactive Arts, Digital Imaging and 3D Animation & Motion Arts emphasize experimentation and professionalism. Animation students create evocative narrative and non-narrative films using 2-D and 3-D digital animation techniques, live action and motion graphics. Recommended electives include history of animation, film criticism, traditional animation, character design, rigging, lighting and rendering, audio and video, compositing and special effects, and advanced digital animation techniques.

Screenings will be held at 6pm and 9pm. Reserve your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2Ehc1sZ.

University of the Arts Film and Animation Showcase
2018-04-29 14:00 - 19:00 | Levitt Auditorium at Gersham Hall, 401 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
Screening is April 29th
Levitt Auditorium in Gershman Hall
401 S Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
Showtimes:
Sun. April 29: 2:00PM – Animation Show
Sun. April 29: 5:00PM – Combined Film and Animation Show
Reception to follow immediately after combined show.
All shows are free and open to the public.
(Film lineup to be announced/posted soon!)

PICTURE THIS! at Union Hall - Brooklyn
2018-04-28 20:00 - 22:00
PICTURE THIS! at Union Hall – Brooklyn
PICTURE THIS! is a new show from Brandie Posey & Sam Varela: two girls who want to push the boundaries of what a comedy show can be. Picture This! is a live comedy show with stand-ups performing while they are drawn live by some of the best animators, cartoonists, and other artists in Hollywood, CA, SF, NYC and Portland. Picture This! has also debuted in Toronto, New Zealand and Australia! The comedians don’t know what the animators are drawing and the animators don’t know how the comedians will react.
It may be weird.
It may different.
But it will be FUN!
Event Detail http://www.unionhallny.com/event/1670636
Purchase https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1670636

Paige K. Bradley Presents Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
2018-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Light Industry, 155 Freeman Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
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Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, Hiroyuki Okiura, 1999, digital projection, 102 mins
Jin-Roh is a 1999 anime film written by Oshii Mamoru and loosely adapted from a manga he wrote—called the Kerberos series or Kerberos saga after the multi-headed hound that guarded the gate of hell in Greek mythology—which ran from about 1988 to 2009. Though the series, meticulously illustrated by Fujiwara Kamui, spawned several live action films, Jin Roh is the only animated film based on the material, and the various arcs of the story are all set in a parallel universe where Germany, rather than the US, has asserted militaristic and cultural influence over Japan in the postwar era. The foundation of Jin Roh’s story then, as often in life, is the fight for domination, and separating the dogs from the wolves. Packs of hounds maneuver around each other throughout the film: the heavily armed paramilitary Capital Police, ostensibly formed for counterterrorism operations; their bureaucrat supervisors in the Public Security Division; a Special Unit within the police force that mainly combats a radical guerilla group called the Sect; and a rumored splinter cell within the Special Unit itself called Jin-Roh, translated as “Wolf Brigade.”
The distinct realism of the film in setting, animation, and design is a marked contrast with most anime, which is far more diverse in form than it is often given credit for, but tends to hew towards the fantastical and exaggerated. Little of Jin-Roh seems unlikely, regardless of its rewind of history. The standalone feature film is also less common in anime, and the grounded political drama of Jin-Roh is exceptional in its commitment to rendering a kind of solemn, sober, postwar aesthetic generally lacking in the hyped-up, afterschool drama and flamboyant posturing of other war-centric anime such as the Gundam series. There are no heroes here. Early on in Jin-Roh, an ordinary constable in the Special Unit, a loner named Fuse Kazuki, fails to follow orders to shoot and kill a young guerilla wearing red and serving as a bomb carrier—or “Little Red Riding Hood” as they’re called—for the Sect through the city’s sewers. His superiors ask later why he didn’t shoot her first before her bomb went off, inevitably killing her anyway. His official answer: “I don’t know.” This is often how people go down, and a dog that can’t follow orders might have to be put down. When another girl who looks just like the first shows up and says she was her sister, regardless of whether that’s true, we see that she, like the rebel underground, is another challenge to the soldier, another strange, unquantifiable interruption in the orderly flow of acts and executions that the society his organization purports to defend is premised on.
The latest trend in fear is the terrorism of a lone wolf, who, thinking they can do one better than dying like a dog, wages a private war. Fuse is the lone wolf here, but rather than exacting personal revenge for structural hells, he is, instead, just alone.
When I was thirteen I was obsessed with the moment at the grave vaults a half hour into Jin-Roh, a scene three minutes later is what thrills me now. The sound in Kei’s throat, as if she were suddenly remembering something, or acting like it, then the soft click of a purse when she takes out a German edition of the story of Red Riding Hood for Fuse, “I’ll give it to you instead.” It feels impossibly soft and simple because it is. I rewound the DVD then, I slide the playback bar now, I still can’t believe it, and that’s why I want to.
Both the writer and animation director of Jin-Roh, Oshii Mamoru and Kamiyama Kenji, have helmed iterations of the lauded Ghost in the Shell franchise—for Oshii it was the 1995 film that was an early crossover of anime to the West, and for Kamiyama the 2002-2005 Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex television series. And while Ghost has been consistently hailed for addressing the advent of digital consciousness, I can’t help but think that the central question of Jin-Roh is the evergreen one: What parts of you will be allowed to live, if you want to survive? A common man, sometimes a soldier, lives and dies by hierarchy—he is dumb enough to be trained to destroy that which would love him. He is tricked into snuffing out his own candle. In war, the men are often armored, and when they stockpile safety for themselves, the woman can rebel with little to lose except life itself. She steps in front of the heavy shield that would protect her, and into the line of sight. I see her, you see her, and then she’s gone.
– PKB
Paige Katherine Bradley is an artist, arts editor for GARAGE, and a former associate editor at Artforum.
Tickets – $8, available at door.
Please note: seating is limited. First-come, first-served. Box office opens at 7pm.

An Evening with Candy Kugel @ MOMA
2018-04-23 19:00 - 22:00
MOMA LINK
In Candy Kugel’s new film I, Candy (2018), the process of deconstructing a childhood drawing triggers the artist’s reflections on a personal history with anti-Semitism, political activism, and life choices affected by luck and determination. Displaying an encyclopedic range of animation techniques with remarkable dexterity, I, Candy is a testament to Kugel’s pioneering 45-year career in the field. Animation artist and historian John Canemaker joins Kugel to discuss her legacy as a woman artist in the traditionally male business of animation.

Pratt MFA + BFA Interactive Imaging Show Opening Reception
2018-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Pablo’s Birthday, 57 Orchard Street, New York, NY, 10002, United States
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Saturday morning Toonz & Booz Brunch!
2018-04-21 11:00 - 15:00 | slattery’s midtown, 8 E 36th St, New York, NY, 10016, United States
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Spectrum Festival Highlights: Kids Edition @ MOMI
2018-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Museum of Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY, 11106
THIS EVENT IS HOSTED AND RUN BY THE MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE – TICKETS HERE
Discover the diverse interests, originality and talent of young filmmakers on the autism spectrum in this unique screening of Montreal’s Spectrum Productions festival highlights. From the colorful animations of Michael Guerrieri’s Birds and the Bees to Robin Mahar’s superhero-themed Vacuum Man in Space short, there is something for all to enjoy. These are just some of the adventures featured in this delightful ensemble of short films made, starring, and directed by young autistic filmmakers.
Spectrum Productions is a not for profit that empowers young people on the autism spectrum through film. The result is a truly unique experience that changes the conversation around autism to one of creative potential.
List of shorts (not in order of appearance)
Birds and the Bees (Dir. Michael Guerrieri 1 min)
Ben and the Unicorns (Dir. Ben Reinerth 3 min)
Tyler (Dir. Tyler Pounden, 1 min)
Hungry Crocodile (Dir. Julie Myhr, 2 min)
Funny Escape from the Cops (Dir. Zoe Fellahi, 5 min)
Manatee (Dir. Aaron Itzkovitz, 1 min)
Uniters of Team NOVA (Dir. Jordan Astles, 10 min)
All about the Snoxea (Dir. Ben LaChappelle, 2 min)
Vacuum Man in Space (Dir. Robin Mahar, 3 min)
Too Many Daves (Dir. William Mitchell, 2 min)
Colours and Languages (Dir. Ellis Nassef-Goldsmith, 1 min)
Magic Mathieu (Dir. Mathieu Dutaud, 3 min)
Papersons (Dir. Brendan Giglio, 3 min)
Silly Day (Dir. Emily Petsche, 2 min)
Annoying Orange (Dir. Luca Ballarano, 1 min)
Electricity (Dir. Brendan Burke, 1 min)
Magic Man (Dir. Daniel Forcucci, 2 min)
Tickets: $15 ($11 seniors and students / $9 youth (ages 3–17) / free for children under 3 and Museum members at the Film Lover and Kids Premium levels and above). Order ticketsonline. (Members may contact members@movingimage.us with questions regarding online reservations.)
Ticket purchase includes same-day admission to the Museum (see gallery hours). View the Museum’s ticketing policy here. For more information on membership and to join online, visit our membership page.

GRUNT! An exhibition of works by Elliot Cowan - Opening Reception
2018-04-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, 11354
Award winning International artist, animator and film maker Elliot Cowan invites you to attend the opening of his first solo show GRUNT! in the United States.
Elliot presents a collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and digital illustrations that chart 10 years of an Australian living in Queens and traveling through the Complicated States of America.
Images inspired by traveling though the south, New England and time spent in Philadelphia, as well as a series of Australian iconography, including tributes to Paul Kelly, Deborah Conway and Mr Squiggle.
http://www.elliotelliotelliot.com/
Opening reception is April 20 at 6pm and the show runs until May 13.
There will be drinks and nibbles and speeches and some other fun things to do.
Children very welcome.
Flushing Town Hall is minutes away from the Flushing Main Street stations of both the subway and the LIRR.
More info here:
http://www.flushingtownhall.org/event/82af25a5910223697da497e617977b55
GRUNT!
Grunting is an important part of my artistic process.
When I’m dragging cardboard out of the closet I give a grunt.
If I’m reaching across the table to drag my knife through the paper I give a grunt.
Every time I drop something on the floor I grunt to pick it up.
If I can’t unscrew the lid of the ink I gave a might grunt when I open it.
When I finish a piece and I like it, I give a satisfied grunt.
If it’s not coming together I give an annoyed grunt.
Of course a “grunt” is often seen as an unskilled worker at the bottom of the ladder, but without grunts doing all the heavy lifting then nothing would get done and I’m happy to be included in that group of diggers and haulers.
I am also an immiGRUNT.
And I am the child of immigrants.
And my wife is the daughter of immigrants and my own children are the children of generations of immigrants.
Even my parents are the grandchildren of immigrants.
And all of the work in this show was done in Queens, the world capitol of immigrants.
About Flushing Town Hall:
The mission of Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts (FCCA) is to present multi-disciplinary global arts that engage and educate the global communities of Queens, New York and New York City, New York, in order to foster mutual appreciation. As advocates of arts equity since 1979, we support local, immigrant, national, and international artists, developing partnerships and collaborations that enhance our efforts.
As a member of New York City’s Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), we serve as stewards of Flushing Town Hall, restoring, managing and programming the historic 1862 landmark on behalf of the City of New York. FCCA celebrates the history of Queens as the home of Jazz, by presenting the finest in Jazz performance. We are committed to arts education and hands-on learning, for the arts-curious, arts enthusiasts, and professional artists. We serve one of the most diverse communities in the world, and strive to uphold the legacy of inclusiveness that has defined our community since the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657.
Our Vision is to foster artistic excellence and innovation. We bring audiences together via high-quality arts exposure and experiences through programs in Jazz, classical and world music, theater, dance and spoken word, family and education programs, senior programs, exhibitions and free community events. Our multi-disciplinary programming reflects the diversity of our local community, while introducing audiences to new art forms and genres, and providing opportunities for artists to celebrate their traditional arts and create new work.
Flushing Town Hall building mission Starting in 1990, FCCA began a 9-year, $8 Million restoration of historic Flushing Town Hall (FTH), a landmark (1862) owned by the City of New York, transforming it into a thriving multi-disciplinary arts center that includes a 308-seat theater, gallery, garden, classroom and rehearsal space. FCCA joined New York City’s Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) in 1995; part of its mission is to act as a steward of this historic building on behalf of the city. FCCA is also a Smithsonian Affiliate. In 2013 FCCA completed new renovations of the exterior garden and front portico of Flushing Town Hall, and in 2014 completed an extensive interior renovation project, which included new flooring in the 1st floor lobbies and gift shop, new Heating, Ventilation and Aair Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and new floors, seats, risers, and painting of the 2nd floor theater.
FCCA bridges the past and present of Queens: Since its founding, FCCA has been recognized as the foremost presenter of Jazz in Queens, a borough that was the residence of many of the 20th century’s greatest Jazz artists, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gilespie, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus, Count Basie, John Coltrane, and many more. FCCA celebrates this legacy not only with regular Jazz concerts featuring the masters of today, but also through the Queens Jazz Trail Map, which it developed, through the Queens Jazz Orchestra, which it founded, and through regular Jazz Jams and clinics to train the next generation of artists.
At the same time, FCCA’s programming has evolved with the community around it, with an increased focus on the arts and cultures of China and Korea in particular. To address these growing populations in the neighborhood, FCCA has formed a Chinese Cultural Committee and a Korean Cultural Committee. FCCA has also expanded its programming to include arts from Latin America and South Asia. The hallmark of FCCA’s current programming is a cross-cultural focus: works that fuse or bridge different cultures, as well as larger programs that bring together presentations of art forms from different parts of the world. This approach aims to engage diverse audiences in appreciation of each others’ rich cultural heritage, fostering a mutual respect and understanding that can help to build community, in an environment in which people from all over the globe share the same space.

Tribeca Film Festival - Various
2018-04-19 - 2018-04-29
Check out the animation program running throughout the TriBeCa Film Festival here:
https://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide?genre=Animation

LoopdeLoop NYC - MYTH
2018-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 | GIPHY, 416 W 13th St, Suite 207, New York, NY, 10014, United States
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Myths. Legends. Tales of Wonder.
Come experience them all as told by animators around the globe.
You won’t want to Myth it!
Totally Free, Totally Awesome
at GIPHY HQ
416 W 13th St, Suite 207
New York, NY
For more information and to submit your own animated loop, check out www.loopdeloop.org
