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Pride House for Sochi Olympics in Hove tonight

Posted on 02/02/201411/02/2014 by Besi

BLAGSS the LGBT sports society are holding a Pride House during the Sochi Olympics to show solidarity with LGBT Atheletes and the wider Russian LGBT Community.

The event will take place on Tuesday, February 11 at the Grosvenor Bar in Hove.

People are asked to meet from 6.30pm at the Grosvenor where there will be a book to sign showing support for the LGBT Community in Russia then, at the request of the Federation of Gay Games, photos will be taken of people holding hands.

After the formal activities there will be board games on offer.

For more information about Pride Houses, CLICK HERE:

Absolutely Febulous

Posted on 02/02/201403/02/2014 by Sheila McWattie

Brand-new LGBT blog offers writers free opportunity to see their work published online during LGBT History Month.

Creative writers of all ages, backgrounds and cultures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBT), and their significant others, are being offered a free opportunity to have an example of their work published on Febulous February, an innovative site celebrating this year’s LGBT History Month.

FioxiRose, a writer, performance poet and lesbian born in Glasgow and now living in Kent, is inviting friends, colleagues and associates to submit a short piece of their own writing for digital publication during LGBT History Month 2014.

The pieces – a vibrant mix of prose and poetry – may have specific LGBT content or simply come from that perspective, sharing universal themes.

Margate-based FioxiRose said: “Our writing will culminate in the creation of Febulous February (2014), an anthology which celebrates us in all our beautiful queerness, as well as embedding a landmark in our LGBT history.”

From secret scribes among you who have never dared to share your writing, to seasoned writers who have been published before, this project is designed to encourage diverse contributions, highlighting the fantastic creative potential of LGBT History Month.

Publication is already under way and creating quite a buzz, with at least one new piece of writing being posted each day on the specially created FEBULOUS FEBRUARY BLOG:

FioxiRose continued: “February’s clock is ticking – so what are you waiting for? Please have a go at producing up to 150 words on that empty page – you know you want to – and help make Febulous February (2014) a highly memorable LGBT History Month anthology.

“To share your piece of writing on the website, please submit it to me as soon as possible at fionarose@gmail.com“

LGBT History Month events in Kent

Posted on 02/02/201402/02/2014 by Besi

A series of events have been organised in Canterbury, Maidstone and Folkestone to celebrate LGBT History Month, 2014.

FOLKESTONE:

Folkestone Library, 5 Grace Hill, Folkestone

February 3-22: A mixed media exhibition which highlights some significant moments in LGBT History, featuring the artwork of Remy Noe.

Thursday 6: There will be an open mic night. People can take part by reading a short piece of work or poetry to show their ‘Pride’ of who they are.

Wednesday 12 from 1am to 2pm: A number of agencies will be available to ask any questions or advice on support for the LGBT community.

An LGBT book and DVD stall should also be in the main library area.

Elsewhere in East Kent:

CANTERBURY:

The Gulbenkian Theatre at University of Kent, Canterbury will be screening a series of the following LGBT related films:

Tuesday February, 4 at 6.15pm: Docufilm: Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes: UK 2013 89 mins.

Tuesday February, 4 at 8.15 pm: Wednesday, 5 at 8.15pm: Thursday, 6 at 6.30pm. Film: Blue is the Warmest Colour. France 2013 Cert 18.

Tuesday February 11 at 8.45pm: Film: This Boys Life. USA 1993 115 mins Cert 15.

Tuesday February 18 at 9pm: Film: Beautiful Boxer. Thailand 2004 118mins Cert 15.

Tuesday February 25 at 9.15pm: Film: Les Chansons d’Amour. France 2007 100mins Cert 15.

ALSO:

Christopher Marlowe’s 450th Anniversary is being marked on February 21, (1564 to 1593).

Marlowe Society: For 450th Anniversary events link, CLICK HERE:

MAIDSTONE.

Kent History and Library Centre: Tuesday February 4 – Thursday 27. Free Admission: Cross Dressing Through the Ages Exhibition. Focusing on the pioneering women Lady Hester Stanhope and Tessa Boffin.

Free Talks at 6.15pm at Kent History and Library C entre:

Thusday February 6 – Lady Stanhope

Thursday 13 – Tessa Boffin

Thursday Feb 20 – Shakespeare’s England

Booking adviseable EMAIL:

Brighton Film School graduate lands role in BBC 2 ‘Wild Brazil’

Posted on 02/02/2014 by Besi

Camila Coehlo, a former student at Brighton Film School, has been working on the popular documentary series Wild Brazil, screened on BBC 2 the last few weeks.

Coehlo, who completed a course at the film school based in Ditchling Road, Brighton, in August 2013 was employed as a scientific consultant, camera operator and editing assistant for the shoot. The series has been acclaimed by TV critics for capturing amazing images and new behaviours from the inhabitants of the Brazilian jungles.

She was also featured as one of the ‘stars’ from the popular behind-the-scene feature which follows the main documentary, which followed her role in the programme and the important part she played in the filming process.

Combining her knowledge gained from the course and a scientific background as a biologist working towards her PHD, Camilla was able to contribute a unique perspective on this latest project from the world-acclaimed BBC documentary unit.

Camilla said: “My first work with the BBC was on the series Life, where I helped the crews capture the extraordinary slow motion footage of capuchins using stone tools to crack nuts. For this series however I helped the team film even more amazing tool using behaviours.

“The most extraordinary thing we captured on film though was the hunt of a rodent known as a punaré, and even involved a snake. I still find it hard to believe we managed to film such an incredible event.”

Camila said she found her time at Brighton Film School a great help towards her career and interest in television and filmmaking.

She said: “Brighton Film School allowed me to have a hands-on experience, from writing a script to filming it, to promoting it. It helped me better understand the several parts involved in making a film, the importance of team work and most importantly to clarify what roles interest me as a filmmaker.

“All roles are essential and complementary and being able to try out the different functions along the course gave me a practical understanding of each one. Filmmaking is a collective and organic experience, you’re always compromising, adapting with several minds adding to it. I had a great time. Just as important was the chance to meet other people who are keen to get started in filmmaking and I’m certain some of us will keep in touch and collaborate on future projects.”

This is the second recent success for Camila, having seen her film that was created as part of her studies at Brighton Film School selected for screening at Cinecity Film Festival 2013.

Brighton Film School is a specialist training facility located in central Brighton. The school offers 2-year degree level programmes in filmmaking HNC/HND and Art Direction and Production Design HNC/HND, as well as an industry recognised cinematography and directing diploma.

The school also offers evening classes in filmmaking, screenwriting, art direction and editing as well as courses for young filmmakers and a summer school. Camila Coehlo graduated from the Summer School 2013 and is continuing her progress as a successful film and documentary maker.

For more information or to apply for a course CLICK HERE:

Oscar winner cancels his VISA card

Posted on 02/02/2014 by Besi

Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz has cancelled his VISA card over the failure of VISA to speak out against Russia’s Anti-LGBT laws ahead of the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Schwartz’ credits include the musicals Godspell, Pippin and Wicked. He has won the Drama Desk Award for outstanding lyrics, three Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards and has been nominated for six Tony Awards.

By Friday, February 7, the opening day of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, more than 3,500 VISA customers and members of the California-based CourageCampaign.org will join Stephen Schwartz, in dropping the credit card company over its refusal to speak out against Russia’s anti-LGBT laws.

VISA, a global sponsor of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia has remained silent on the issue making a mockery of the Olympic Games as an international celebration of diversity and community.

Stephen Schwartz, said: “As a major sponsor of the 2014 Sochi Olympics and self-proclaimed supporter of human rights, VISA has a responsibility to speak out against Russia’s persecution of millions of its own LGBT citizens.”

“Remaining silent about atrocities against humanity is to be complicit in them. I expect more from a global business leader like VISA.”

“That’s why I’ve decided to put my money where my mouth (and heart) is by closing all of my accounts with VISA and switching to another credit card company. In my case, I switched to MasterCard. It was easy and fast, and I made sure VISA knew why I was doing it.”

Schwartz originally sent an email to his friends and family urging them to drop VISA, but following his collaboration with CourageCampaign.org, his message has gone to a much wider audience.

To view the campaign, CLICK HERE:

Meet the Minister of State for Justice

Posted on 02/02/201402/02/2014 by Sarah Green

Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, is inviting anyone involved in business locally to meet his ministerial colleague the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Justice.

Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Justice — Secretary of State for Justice, Chris Grayling MP

At the forum, which is free, businesses will have the opportunity to talk to a senior Government Minister about any issues that concern them.

Mike said: “I really hope that local businesses will take up this opportunity to talk with a Government Minister. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and it is important that their voices are heard. When I heard that my ministerial colleague was visiting Hove I immediately wanted him to meet our local entrepreneurial talent.”

What: Meet the Secretary of State for Justice, Chris Ggrayling MP

Where: Bali Brasserie, Kingsway Court, First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2LR

When: Friday, February 14

Time: 14:45-15:45pm

Places will be limited, so to guarantee your place telephone: 020 7219 7216

Or EMAIL:

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Day: February 2, 2014

Pride House for Sochi Olympics in Hove tonight

BLAGSS the LGBT sports society are holding a Pride House during the Sochi Olympics to show solidarity with LGBT Atheletes and the wider Russian LGBT Community.

Absolutely Febulous

Brand-new LGBT blog offers writers free opportunity to see their work published online during LGBT History Month.

LGBT History Month events in Kent

A series of events have been organised in Canterbury, Maidstone and Folkestone to celebrate LGBT History Month, 2014.

Brighton Film School graduate lands role in BBC 2 ‘Wild Brazil’

Camila Coehlo, a former student at Brighton Film School, has been working on the popular documentary series Wild Brazil, screened on BBC 2 the last few weeks.

Oscar winner cancels his VISA card

Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz has cancelled his VISA card over the failure of VISA to speak out against Russia’s Anti-LGBT laws ahead of the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Meet the Minister of State for Justice

Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, is inviting anyone involved in business locally to meet his ministerial colleague the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Justice.

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BLAGSS the LGBT sports society are holding a Pride House during the Sochi Olympics to show solidarity with LGBT Atheletes and the wider Russian LGBT Community.

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Brand-new LGBT blog offers writers free opportunity to see their work published online during LGBT History Month.

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A series of events have been organised in Canterbury, Maidstone and Folkestone to celebrate LGBT History Month, 2014.

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Camila Coehlo, a former student at Brighton Film School, has been working on the popular documentary series Wild Brazil, screened on BBC 2 the last few weeks.

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Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz has cancelled his VISA card over the failure of VISA to speak out against Russia’s Anti-LGBT laws ahead of the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

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Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, is inviting anyone involved in business locally to meet his ministerial colleague the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Justice.

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