Fw: E-Bulletin 10-1-12: IN MY GENES (Maysles Cinema)

October 1, 2012   DVDS FOR SALE       BOOKS FOR SALE     E-Bulletin  African Film Festival, Inc. FALL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS September 28, 2012 - December 31, 2012   TONIGHT!   (In My Genes  -  Dir. Lupita Nyong'o)   Co-presented by African Film Festival, Inc., Doc Watchers & Caribbean Cultural Center UNTOLD STORIES FROM AFRICA & THE DIASPORA FILM: In My Genes Monday, October 1st, 2012 Maysles Cinema 7:00pm      October 1st, November 12th, December 4th - 7:00 pm   LOCATION: Maysles Cinema            343 Lenox Avenue (between 127th & 128th streets)   FILMS   (In My Genes  -  Dir. Lupita Nyong'o)   October 1st In My Genes Lupita Nyong'o, Kenya, 2009, 78 min. What is it like to be "white" in a "black" society? Agnes, a woman with albinism, overcomes the difficulties of being born with no pigment in a society that discriminates against the condition. In My Genes asks us to consider how it feels to be a member of one of the most hyper-visible and yet effectively invisible groups of people in a predominantly black society. Followed by Discussion w/ Director & Reception         (Twinkl  -  Dir. Gilles Elie-Dit-Cosaque)   November 12th Twinkl Gilles Elie-Dit-Cosaque, Martinique, 2008, 51 min. In the seventies, whilst Martinique was facing social unrest, one man Robert Saint-Rose, a great admirer of Aime Cesaire, planned an incredible project: to be the first Frenchman in space. Thanks to the testimony of politicians, scientists and personalities of this period in time, and, of course, Robert Saint-Rose's family, "Twinkl", describes this extraordinary adventure and finally draws the portrait of a man, a dream, a society. Followed by Discussion & Reception       (Daughters of the Dust  -  Dir. Julie Dash)   December 4th Daughters of the Dust Julie Dash, USA, 1991, 112 min. Julie Dash's Daughters of the Dust, is a masterpiece work created 20 years ago that captured a spell-bounding portrait of South Carolina's Gullah culture, whose traditions are some of the most pronounced African traditions retained in American today. Followed by Discussion & Reception *** AFF'S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM   LIGHTS, CAMERA, AFRICA!!! 2012 FILM FESTIVAL       The Life House & AFF are co-hosting the second Lights, Camera, AFRICA!!! Film Festival in Lagos from September 28 to October 1, 2012. This year's Film Festival falls on the long holiday weekend to mark Nigeria's Independence Day and film picks will revolve around the theme 'Shine your Eye.' 'Shine Your Eye'--a Nigerian expression urging to look beneath the surface--speaks to the need for active citizens to ask questions, seek answers and possess their space. This second edition of the Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival comes against a backdrop of grassroots movements which spurred seismic and even incremental shifts across the African continent. Over the past year, communities have mobilised, with one 'Occupy' movement emboldening the next. In North Africa, a revolution triggered by a fruit seller led to the fall of feared strongmen. The growing sense of urgency has fuelled the courage of ordinary citizens to actively participate in change that proves to be inevitable.     For more information on our programming, please contact us by phone or email or check our social networking sites:   Facebook African Film Festival, Inc for in-depth information on films, including photos...   Twitter @AfricanFilmFest for up-to-the-minute updates during the festival...   Youtube AfricanFilmFest for  teasers and previews from this year's film selection!         For over twenty years, African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) has bridged the divide between post-colonial Africa and the American public through the medium of film. AFF's unique place in the international arts community is distinguished not only by leadership in festival management but by a comprehensive approach to the advocacy of African film and culture. AFF established the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) in 1993 with Film Society of Lincoln Center. The New York African Film Festival is presented annually at the Walter Reade Theater by African Film Festival, Inc. and Film Society of Lincoln Center, in association with Brooklyn Academy of Music. AFF also produces a series of local, national, and international programs throughout the year.   African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) arts organization.   African Film Festival, Inc. | 154 West 18th Street, Suite 2A | New York, NY 10011 Email Marketing by

Fw: Notify NYC - Silver Alert

Silver Alert issued 10/2/12 at 12:45 PM. The NYPD has issued a Silver Alert for Lourdes Duchatelier, female, black, 85 years old.  She is described to be 5'6", weighing 110 lbs. She was last seen at 215 West 101st Street on 9/29/12.  She has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing gray pants with a red blouse a grey sweater and black sandals.  She suffers from Alzheimer's. Call 9-1-1 if seen. Please find a photo attached.   The sender included the following attachment: https://attachments.sendwordnow.com/Attachments.aspx?token=13e2d3d8-7061-4497-9e95-60e9ecca4dea   The sender provided the following contact information.    Sender's Name: Notify NYC    Sender's Email: notifynyc@oem.nyc.gov    Sender's Contact Phone: 2126399675

New York Film Festival 2012: Doc Follows Rise Of Harlem's "Savoy King"

New York Film Festival 2012: Doc Follows Rise Of Harlem's "Savoy King"

A new documentary screening at the 50th annual New York Film Festival tells the story of drummer Chick Webb, who led the amazing jazz orchestra at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom -- one of the few places in 1930's America where blacks and whites socialized together.

New York Film Festival 2012: Doc Follows Rise Of Harlem's "Savoy King"
Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:43:52 GMT

Yankees Stadium #7 In Ballpark Yuckiness, Citi Field #10

Yankees Stadium #7 In Ballpark Yuckiness, Citi Field #10

UFE.com (which stands for Urine Feces Everywhere) a website "dedicated to opening the public’s eyes to hidden health concerns that we are exposed to in our daily lives," has announced the grossest baseball stadiums in the land. And while those lovable losers the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field ranks #1, Yankee Stadium, just a few years old, is #7! [ more › ]

Yankees Stadium #7 In Ballpark Yuckiness, Citi Field #10
Jen Chung
Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:13:00 GMT

Pumpkin Picking

Pumpkin Picking October brings autumn into full swing, and who doesn't love a fall walk in the woods or a stroll through an apple orchard to enjoy the season's bounty? We're noticing pumpkins brightening up farm stands across much of the country. For many, the harvest came early. Here are some tips for pumpkin picking: • Do not pick pumpkins off the vine because they have reached your desired size. Wait until they mature. (If you want small pumpkins, buy a small variety.) • Cut fruit off the vine; do not tear. Be sure not to cut too close to the pumpkin and to leave a liberal amount of stem. • Before storing, pumpkins should be cured in the sun for about a week to toughen the skin. • Early harvest? No worries. If you store in a cool, dry, dark place between 50 and 55 degrees, the pumpkins should last about 6 months. • They are best stored sitting on a board or cardboard or straw (not a cement floor) about 2 inches apart (not stacked or touching). • One of our readers shared this tip: Wash a picked pumpkin in a very mild chlorine solution (1 cup of chlorine to 1 gallon of water. This gets rid of bacteria that cause rot. Then thoroughly dry. See our pumpkin page for more harvest tips—and great reader Q&As. If you're going to a pumpkin patch, remember to buy pumpkins with stems attached; they will keep better. Every pumpkin is known by its stem. –proverb

NEW THIS MORNING

* The Cuomo administration is launching a new plan to enroll thousands of ex-cons in Medicaid once they leave prison but conservative critics say it gives prisoners no incentive to work, the Post reports: http://bit.ly/R67VWo * Housing Authority Chairman John Rhea announced he will pursue $500 million in federal funds for building repairs, two years after he decided against going after the money, the News reports: http://nydn.us/Vi6OXf * Sen. Chuck Schumer warns that milk prices could double if Congress doesn't pass a new Farm Bill, the News writes: http://nydn.us/PkLKtO * Councilman Charles Barron is mulling a run for Public Advocate, the Observer reports: http://bit.ly/UA2ZcT * City Comptroller John Liu has begun to look at cost overruns and delays at a Bronx golf course the city is building for Donald Trump, the News learns: http://nydn.us/R4OE7Z

Seven days of free arts events slated for Harlem

Seven days of free arts events slated for Harlem

Famed actor and liberal political activist Danny Glover will help Harlem celebrate its extraordinary cultural and artistic heritage when the sixth annual Harlem Arts Advocacy Week kicks off on Monday.

Seven days of free arts events slated for Harlem
DOUGLAS FEIDEN
Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:00:45 GMT