Ever wondered what it feels like to be on the other side of Michael Carbonaro as he works his magic to make people believe the unbelievable?  This is your chance to find out!  From his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, magician Michael Carbonaro brings his signature blend of bizarre antics, audience interaction, hilarious video clips, and mind-blowing magic, live on stage!  Don’t miss out on your chance to feel the effect of Michael Carbonaro… LIVE!

Michael Carbonaro has performed over five hundred comically perplexing and improbable feats of magic on his hit TV series, The Carbonaro Effect on truTV Now, Michael Carbonaro is taking his show on the road and, for a limited time, you can feel the effect of Michael Carbonaro... Live! 

If you have ever wondered what it must feel like to be on the other side of the charmingly devious Michael Carbonaro as he works his magic to make people believe the unbelievable, now is your chance to find out. You will not just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show, Michael Carbonaro Live! is jam-packed with audience interaction, hilarious video clips, and a whirlwind of mind-blowing magic performed live on stage. See for yourself why Michael was named “Magician of the Year”by the Academy of Magical Arts.
 
Due to the year-round demands of his television shooting schedule, Carbonaro can only accommodate a limited number of theatrical appearances. In his own words, “I’m thrilled to get the chance to connect with fans and do what I have loved doing since I was a just a kid – performing magic for live crowds!"

After years of performing in comedy clubs and school gymnasiums, Carbonaro started winning roles as an actor in both television and film. This led to a breakout series of hit magical appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  After turning into a viral sensation, Michael’s unique brand of magic performed for unsuspecting people landed him his own hidden-camera series, The Carbonaro Effect, currently in its second season on truTV. Michael has also starred in CBS’s Rush Hour, NBC’s 30 Rock, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, and Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place, and is a late-night regular on such shows as Jimmy Kimmel Live and Conan.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see Michael Carbonaro Live!  
Foxwoods Resort and Casino
Feb 10, 7:30PM & 10:30PMTo purchase a special collector ticket, CLICK HERE.

Actress, Comedian, Writer, Television Host and Activist. Emmy Award Winner, GLAAD Media Award Winner, MAC Award Winner and CableAce Award Winner, Joy Behar will be performing her latest show at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino on Saturday, January 7th at 8pm.

Co-host of ABC Television Network's "The View," Joy Behar is among today's leading comic talents. She was a member of the original cast of "The View" for sixteen years returning to co-hosts in September 2015. She received the 2000 GLAAD Award and 2010 GLAAD Media Award for her outstanding friendship to the Gay community.

Whether performing standup comedy or interviewing politicians and artists, she is an original voice and leading woman on both stage and screen. On TV, she starred in two HBO specials, and was a regular on the series "Baby Boom." Behar has hosted her own shows including a call in radio show on WABC, "The Joy Behar Show" on HLN and "Say Anything" on Current TV. Her film appearances include "Cookie," with Peter Falk, "This is My Life," directed by Nora Ephron and Woody Allen's "Manhattan Murder Mystery."

​In theater, she starred in Nicky Silver's play, "The Food Chain" for which she earned rave reviews and also in the critically acclaimed play, "The Vagina Monologues." Last year, she wrote and performed in her own solo show, "Me, My, Mouth and I" at the Cherry Lane Theatre. As if that wasn’t enough, Behar has also written four books, including two children's books.

DELAMAR, Connecticut’s first independent, luxury waterfront hotel with 83 rooms and elegant suites. Guests enter this luxury hotel in Greenwich, Connecticut through a welcoming lobby laid out with comfortable furnishings, marble flooring, gorgeous rugs and drapery, and gilt-framed works of art. The Library features a fireplace, complimentary 24-hour coffee and tea and contains personal items from the owner's private collection, including a portrait of his great-grandfather. Meanwhile, on the top floor of this luxury hotel, guests enjoy dedicated "concierge level" services including an attendant during peak hours, complimentary breakfast, wine and cheese and shoe shines. All guests can enjoy an array of complimentary amenities: "Grab and Go" continental breakfast served in our Lobby, valet parking, WiFi access, hotel shuttle within an 3-mile radius, and concierge services. 

Whether a waterside wedding with cocktails on the terrace facing the sunset, or a professional conference with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, high speed Internet connection, and access to beautifully appointed hotel rooms, or a luncheon of Provencal specialties served in a room bathed in sunlight reflected off the water – no matter what kind of event you hold at L’Escale, memories will be made of it. Private dining is available for up to 300 guests for receptions, weddings, corporate events, luncheons, etc. L’Escale is also available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktail soirees. 

The terrace is planted with the herbs and citrus trees of southern France, filling the air with evocative scent. Wrought iron “tonnel” is thatched with bamboo to dabble the sunlight and provide shade for your guests. A few steps from the terrace is 600 feet of dock for yachts and boats that bring guests to your event, or sail them away afterwards.

Fairfield County’s Triangle Community Center To Host Local, Family-Friendly LGBTQ Pride Event, ‘Pride in the Park,’ June 14th; Pride Guide To Be Made Available in June
Sponsorship secured from General Electric (GE), World Health Clinicians (WHC), TD Bank and Mid-Fairfield AIDS Project (MFAP)

Giving LGBTQ Pride events a new look, Norwalk-based Triangle Community Center (TCC) (www.ctgay.org) has developed “Pride in the Park” as an all-inclusive, family-friendly Pride event for Fairfield County residents scheduled for June 14, 2014 from Noon to 5 p.m. at Mathews Park (295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT).

TCC is among the first of its kind for the Fairfield County area to focus on under-served communities such as LGBTQ senior citizens, LGBTQ families and LGBTQ young adults, for whom it has developed a new offering of programs and services. The organization also recently launched a Family Series, which focuses on parenting as well as building and planning families in the lesbian and gay community. “Pride in the Park” will be a culmination of the programming and resources made available by TCC to LGBTQ families and the surrounding community.

“The Fairfield County LGBTQ community is at a much greater risk of isolation, discrimination, and myriad other social issues than its peers. Through Triangle Community Center we’re providing programming and resources to nurture growth and connection within the LGBTQ community here,” said Anthony Crisci, Executive Director of TCC. “Pride in the Park will be an excellent way for us to not only showcase our work and programs, but to also bring our local community together. We’ll be able to focus on the LGBTQ families that are already in our area.”

“Pride in the Park” will feature food vendors, local merchants, non-profit resource tables, a family picnic area and a small stage with local artists. Sponsors of the event include General Electric (GE), World Health Clinicians (WHC), TD Bank and Mid-Fairfield AIDS Project (MFAP). A “Pride Guide” featuring other local events, sponsors and TCC programming will be made available in early June 2014.

To learn more about “Pride in the Park,” or for more information about Triangle Community Center, please visit www.ctgay.org.

World Health Clinicians’ Anti-Stigma and HIV Testing Initiative, “HIV Equal,” To Co-Sponsor Bridgeport LGBT Youth and Equality Sports Event, Host Photo Shoot, March 2nd
Event to be held in support of You Can Play Project; promoting equality in professional sports

Hot on the heels of NFL hopeful Michael Sam’s coming out announcement, “You Can Play Day,” which was developed by the You Can Play Project (www.youcanplayproject.org) promoting LGBT equality in sports, is coming to Bridgeport during a hockey match featuring the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Additionally, the popular HIV testing and anti-stigma campaign, “HIV Equal” (www.HIVequal.org), founded by Norwalk-based World Health Clinicians (WHC) (www.worldhealthclinicians.org), which is a co-sponsor of the event, is also hosting an HIV testing event and photo shoot. All of this takes place at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT on Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 1-7 p.m.

BRIDGEPORT, CT
MARCH 2, 2014

“You Can Play Day” was developed to help bring awareness to LGBT athletes in sports, and will include various events throughout the day, including an hour-long panel discussion about inclusion of LGBT athletes beginning at 1 p.m., an HIV testing and HIV Equal photo shoot from 2-7 p.m., and a Sound Tigers vs. Utica Comets hockey match at 3 p.m. The HIV Equal campaign will be in the Harvard Room conveniently located just off the Atrium. There, participants will receive free HIV rapid tests and have their pictures taken.

HIV Equal will only be able to accept the first 150 participants for the photo shoot, so space is limited. However, it is strongly encouraged that as many people as possible get tested for HIV even if they are unable to take a photo. The test is confidential and involves a quick mouth swab with results in 20 minutes. In the event that an individual does test ‘reactive’ for HIV antibodies, on-hand staff is prepared with the necessary counseling and linkage to care. The Greater Bridgeport Area Prevention Program (GBAPP), will also be providing free HIV testing from 2 p.m. until the end of the evening.

“It was a huge honor having the Sound Tigers and the You Can Play Project tailor a sponsorship package for World Health Clinicians and HIV Equal, and to include our social media photo campaign as part of their program as we continue to work towards ending the stigma surrounding HIV and HIV Testing,” said Scott Gretz, Executive Director of World Health Clinicians. “Furthermore, knowing that we’re doing our part to end the stigma against LGBT individuals in both recreational and professional sports speaks to our commitment to breaking down barriers and creating a social atmosphere of acceptance and inclusion wherever we can.”

The HIV Equal testing and anti-stigma photo campaign illustrates that everyone is equally valuable regardless of their HIV status. It recently returned from events in Los Angeles, New York and Norwalk where it quickly earned the support of celebrities, models, athletes and politicians, all of whom have helped to garner greater visibility in affected communities in each city and across the U.S. Some of the names attached to the campaign include U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT), West Hollywood Council Member John Duran, voiceover actor Ben Patrick Johnson, actress Amy Paffrath, YouTube sensation and American Idol finalist Todrick Hall, Tony-award winner Billy Porter, Broadway star Nick Adams, Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis, among many others.

“While statistically it’s true that HIV is more prevalent among certain demographics, the disease does not discriminate and poses a risk to everyone,” explains Dante Gennaro Jr., WHC’s Outreach and Testing Coordinator. “Getting tested for HIV should be as routine as a check-up with your doctor. Everyone, regardless of sexuality or social demographic, should be familiar with getting an HIV test. Getting tested may seem scary, but knowing your status is important for your health and the health of others. Modern medications bring the virus into remission and once the virus is continuously managed at an ‘undetectable’ level, it’s nearly impossible to pass it on. By getting tested, you’re being responsible and doing your part to end this epidemic and the stigma attached to HIV.”

WHC understands both the human and the financial cost of HIV/AIDS, and has developed HIV Equal through a social media strategy of visibility to encourage people across the U.S., and across the globe, to get tested and to know their HIV status. It will continue to push for greater visibility through its own social media outlets, including Facebook (www.facebook.com/HIVequal), Twitter (@HIVequal) and Instagram (www.instagram/HIVequal).

For more information about World Health Clinicians, please visit www.worldhealthclinicians.org. To learn more about HIV Equal, please visit www.HIVequal.org, or for the You Can Play Project, please visit www.youcanplayproject.org.

7th Annual Transgender Lives Conference
April 27, 2013
UCONN Health Center
www.transgenderlives.org

A conference about relationships - relationships with ourselves and relationships with those who interact with us. It is about re-defining these relationship through knowledge and understanding and by helping to erase those misconceptions that have disempowered so many for so long.  The conference is also about community - and not just trans and gender non-conforming people but also our allies who support us, the professionals who work with us, our families who care for us, and most-especially you.

The primary theme “Intersection of Health and Law” seeks to raise awareness of the interconnectivity and interdependence of two critical areas to the lives of the trans and gender non-conforming individual.

Keynote speaker:
Mara  Keisling, the Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender  Equality.

Mara Keisling is the founding Executive Director of the National Center  for Transgender Equality.  Mara is a transgender-identified
woman and a  parent.  As one of the nation’s leading voices for transgender equality, Mara has appeared on news outlets such as CNN and CSPAN, and is regularly quoted in the New York Times, the Washington Post and hundreds of other national and local print and electronic media.

Since NCTE was founded in 2003, the organization was part of coalition efforts that have won significant advances in transgender equality such as the  passage of the first ever transgender-inclusive federal legislation,  modification of the State Department rules for changing gender markers  on passports, and the historic first Congressional Hearing on  transgender issues.

Mara is a graduate of Penn State University  and did her graduate work at Harvard University in American Government.  She has served on the board of Directors of Common Roads, an LGBTQ Youth Group, and on the steering committee of the Statewide
Pennsylvania  Rights Coalition. Mara has almost twenty-five years of professional  experience in social marketing and opinion
research.

Out & Equal Connecticut is proud to present an intensive half-day workshop led by Gerry Lupacchino, Partner at Global Novations, to teach you how to utilize the right metrics and demonstrate business value, two critical challenges facing employee resource groups (ERGs), business groups, and affinity groups. 

Gerry is a leading consultant on talent optimization strategies including diversity, inclusion, engagement and performance management training, consulting and coaching. His clients have included Hewlett-Packard, Pfizer, Microsoft, KPMG, New York Times, Credit Suisse, Louis Vuitton, Bank of America and others.  He is a sought-after subject matter expert in various media channels, including Fortune, Wall Street Journal/Online, and Money/CNN. Read more here.

Join Gerry and Out & Equal Connecticut for an exclusive local opportunity to explore the challenges, opportunities and best practices of what an ERG can contribute to your organization and its employees.

Expand the value and relevance of your ERG using a metrics-based approach

Analyze the mission and goals to ensure alignment to business drivers

Assess the impact of current initiatives and explore ways to move from isolated events to sustainable processes 

Build compelling business.plans anchored by relevant metrics

Create strategies to develop compelling communication plans 

Whether you represent an LGBT or any other ERG, you will leave this workshop with tangible tools to transform your organizational impact!

Register before March 22 to receive the early registration rate of only $65. Rate will increase to $80 on March 22.
 
Join us after the workshop for the Connecting Business Partners Reception, an engaging networking opportunity with local ERG leaders and diversity professionals. This event is free for workshop participants.

Unable to attend the workshop? Join us for the Connecting Business Partners Reception - register now.

When
April 4, 2013
Beyond Affinity: Transforming Resource Groups into Business Partners 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Connecting Business Partners Reception 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Where
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
One Hartford Plaza, 22nd Floor
Hartford, CT 06155
Attendees are encouraged to carpool if possible.
Please park in the Visitor's Lot, off Cogswell.
ID is required to enter.

Cost
Workshop: $65 through
March 21 and $80 beginning March 22.
Reception: $10 (free for all workshop attendees)

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Joss Stone with special guest Vintage Trouble on October 13, 2012 at the Shubert Theater in New Haven, CT.
Alanis Morissette with special guest Souleye on October 19, 2012 at Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT.

For tickets and information, click to www.premierconcerts.com .