2010 PAST EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
OP FINANCIAL ROUNDTABLE
Members of the Wall Street financial community helped OP kick off 2010 by discussing what might be happening next with the markets and US economy. OP Board member Mike Tracy moderated and welcomed Jeffrey Palma of UBS, Robert Weissenstein of Credit Suisse, Adam Boynton of of Deutsche Bank and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist James Stewart (above right, l to r).
Photos: David Gordon Photography www.dgordonphoto.com
2009 PAST EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
2ND ANNUAL OP 'MAKE TRAVEL A TRIP' EVENT
OP hosted it's 2nd Annual Travel Summit with a focus on Europe. Hosted again my travel writer Matt Link, the panel featured Marion Fourestier of ATOUT FRANCE, Paul Gauger of VisitBritain and Harald Hansen of Innovation Norway. And, of course, we had our annual drawing for travel on OP lead sponsor, Continental Airlines. In the right-hand photo, OP President Michael Westwood (left) presents the 'big voucher' to winner Jay Persi while the panel members look on.
OP CELEBRATES 25 YEARS... AND 'LA SCHLEGEL'
OP celebrated its first 25 years by honoring one of our leading lights, Jack Schlegel, with a festive blowout at Danal restaurant in the Village. Amid the blur of the crowd (pic 1), former OP President John Kneapler and Jack (pic 2, l-r) reminisced. NY Times' Stuart Elliott (pic 3, left) introduced Jack with a few choice words.
Jack also caught up with Ann Northrop (pic 4, center right) and two lovely new friends. Also among the crowd for dinner were Peter Farrell and Mark Fortier (pic 5, l-r). And event chair Carl Pritzkat (pic 6, right) was enjoying the evening with his partner, Tony Travostino (pic 6, left), both of Mediapolis.
OP.LYNX: SHAKEN AND STIRRED @ LEO BAR (October 16, 2009)
OP.LYNX, the women's network of Out Professionals, once again invaded the Asia Society's Leo Bar in October to warm things up as the first nips of autumn hit the city. Among the crowd of women enjoying the evening, Asia Society's David Reid (above left) grabbed a photo op with former OP.LYNX chair Alina Wilczynski (above right).
BEHIND THE SCENES AT 'YANK' (October 5, 2009)
There was quite a crowd on hand at the JCC to meet the creators of the new gay World War I musical 'Yank!'. Creators David (center left) and Joe Zellnick (center right) presented some of the numbers from the show with the help of Broadway veteran Stacia Fernandez.
WOMEN'S NIGHT @ NewFest (June 7, 2009)
Thanks to all who attended! Women's Night
at NewFest was hosted by Lesli Klainberg
(bottom row, middle photo, second from right),
producer/director and acting Executive Director for NewFest, and other
prominent filmmakers at the new home for NewFest in the SVA theatre and
in Logo Lounge, the premier spot to connect with fellow attendees,
actors, filmmakers and industry reps. We were treated to pre- and
post-film receptions and the delightful "The Baby Formula" a
mocu-mentary about lesbian baby-making. Photos Copyright 2009 Twilla
Duncan.
VON PRAUNHEIM, LEGENDARY GERMAN FILMMAKER (May 20, 2009)
Von Praunheim
(far right) -- legendary German filmmaker, activist, and writer and
founder of the modern German gay pride movement -- was interviewed by
film critic Brandon Judell
(on the right in first photo), who has worked on several von Praunheim
documentaries. Photos Copyright 2009 David Gordon Photography. www.dgordonphoto.com
WOMEN'S NIGHT AT ASIA SOCIETY & MUSEUM (May 15, 2009)
Asia Society & Museum was our most gracious host for Women's Night at Leo Bar Networking Mixer. A record turnout of over 550 women
of every ethnicity,
profession, interest and style attended this
twice-per-year Asia Society women's mixer. Many thanks to David Reid
and Victor Abud Hall of the Museum, as well as to our Co-Sponsors,
Astraea and Q-Wave. All photos Copyright 2009 Twilla Duncan.
MIXER AT AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM (May 1, 2009)
Thanks to the American Folk Art Museum for a fabulous gallery experience and tour on Friday night, May 1st. Thank you Canard, Inc Fine Food & Festivities
for sponsoring this event! The mingling, the live entertainment and
open exhibits were enjoyed by all. And it's not too late for those who
missed the event to see the extraordinary current exhibits:
Kaleidoscope Quilts: The Art of Paula Nadelstern, The Treasure of
Ulysses Davis and Up Close: Henry Darger (all exhibits open through
September). AFAM is located on 53rd St btwn 5 & 6th Aves.
All photos Copyright 2009 Twilla Duncan.
RARE LIVE SHOW BY VOGUEING LEGENDS AT OP SCREENING OF 'HOW DO I LOOK' (March 17, 2009)
(Top row, l to r) OP Admin Dir Ed Vladich and JCC's Sarah-Kay Lacks address the crowd. Q&A with Benny Ninja, Film Asst Director Kevin Omni, Film Director Wolfgang Busch and interviewer Brandon Judell. (Bottom row, l to r) Wofgang with Ed Vladich, who is accepting the Art From the Heart Award on behalf of Out Professionals. House of Ninja vogueing for the crowd! Photos Copyright 2009 David Gordon Photography. www.dgordonphoto.com Click here to see a video trailer for 'How Do I Look'.
The Art From the Heart Award 2009 presented to OP.
It reads: "As we persevere on our Journey ... Artistic Empowerment
& HIV/AIDS Education ... With Sincere Appreciation & Gratitude,
we present Art From the Heart Award 2009 to Out Professionals
in recognition and for their outstanding dedication, they receive the
highest honor for their significance and contribution to the community
for over two decades. Signed by Wolfgang Busch, Director, Art from the Heart LLC.
HERE'S TO THE LADIES:
A SALUTE TO GREAT LADIES IN SONG (March 12, 2009)
Swoon we did on our night out with Marieann Meringolo, who sang a truly personal, passionate tribute to divas we all
know and love in her Women's History Month tribute, "Here's to the Ladies: A Salute to Great Ladies in Song". For more info on Marieann Meringolo and to find out about upcoming performances, visit her online. All photos copyright 2009 Alina Wilczynski.
OP.LYNX LOUNGE HOMO COMICUS: Girls Gone Hilarious (February 5, 2009)
The coldest night of the year -- with wind
chills in the minus -- was no obstacle to our women's night of comedy,
one of our favorite annual traditions. A crowd of almost 200 came ready
to laugh, and our talented roster of ladies of laughter delivered. (l to r) Emcee Becky Donahue, Lisa Kaplan, Kate McKinnon, Anne Neczypor and headliner Marga Gomez. Photos Copyright 2009 Alina Wilczynski.
OP'S ANNUAL ECONOMIC ROUNDTABLE (January 21, 2009)
More than 200 people braved the snow to hear four leading economists in
an exclusive panel forecasting the economy's direction in 2009. (Above left photo, l to r) Moderator: former OP President Michael
L. Tracy. Panelists: Dr. Neal M. Soss, Managing Director and Chief
Economist at Credit Suisse; Jeffrey Palma, Managing Director and head
of Global Equity Strategy for UBS; Christian Menagatti, Managing Editor and Lead
Analyst at RGE Monitor; and R. Martin Chavez (Marty), a Partner
at Goldman Sachs. Photos Copyright 2009 David Gordon Photography. www.dgordonphoto.com
2008 PAST EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
Women's Night at Asia Society & Museum (November 21, 2008)
(l to r) Ashley Eiler and David Reid of Asia Society; a record turnout of over 500 women; FSIX Board Member Edward Soffer and Astraea Philanthropic Partnership Officer Alexandra Teizeira. All photos Copyright 2008 Alina Wilczynski.
HOW TO MAKE TRAVEL A TRIP! (November 17, 2008)
(top row, l to r) OP President Michael Westwood with winner of Continental Airlines Tickets, OP Business Member Aliya Hallim-Byne; and Panelists Geralyn Stevens and David Kaufman. (bottom row, l to r) Panelist Michael Luongo and Moderator Matthew Link; Michael Westwood with second winner of Continental Airline Tickets Robert Alexander; and Matthew Link with Panelist Gretchen Kelley. All photos Copyright 2008 Alina Wilczynski.
OP.LYNX & NewFest QUARTERLY FILMMAKER BRUNCH SERIES (November 8, 2008)
(l to r) Alice Wu (top of photo, left) and Leslie Klainberg (top of photo, right) during the Q&A. OP Member and Q-Wave Organizer Mari Morimoto (left) with Alice Wu (right). All photos Copyright 2008 Alina Wilczynski.
BROADWAY'S ARTHUR LAURENTS CHATS WITH JOURNALIST CHARLES KAISER (October 15, 2008)
(top row left & far right) Arthur Laurents with Charles Kaiser; (top right) Laurents, Kaiser and OP Board Member Twilla Duncan; (bottom) Laurents signing books after the discussion. Photos
Copyright 2008 Alina Wilczynski.
DORIS DAY TELL-ALL AUTHOR CHATS WITH FRANK DECARO (September 18, 2008)
(l to r) Author David Kaufman,
whose juicily detailed new biography, 'Doris Day: The Untold Story of
the Girl Next Door' was recently accorded a 16-page excerpt in Vanity Fair, was interviewed for OP by pop culture funnyman Frank DeCaro
from Sirius Radio. A capacity crowd enjoyed an hour of story-telling
with Kaufman signing books afterwards. All photos Copyright 2008 Alina
Wilczynski.
LYNX LOUNGE: Girls Gone Hilarious! Women's Night of Comedy (October 2, 2008)
(photo left) Jodi Wasserman (Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and BET's "Comic View"); (middle; l to r) OP Member Kathy Roake with Host Marion Grodin, Sherry Davey and Jules Riley; (right) Comedienne Sherry Davy. All photos Copyright 2008 Twilla Duncan.
2ND ANNUAL LGBT JOB FAIR (September 18, 2008)
(photo left) OP Board Member Joseph Renga and OP Member Ruth Gursky; (photo right) Ruth Gursky
greets job seekers at the 2nd Annual LGBT Job Fair at the LGBT
Community Center, organized by Greenwich Village/Chelsea Chamber of
Commerce. All photos Copyright 2008 Alina Wilczynski.
DIRECTOR'S SCREENING OF 'AFTER STONEWALL' (August 20, 2008)
(photo left) Director John Scagliotti with Moderator Brandon Judell fielding questions from the audience; (photo right) John Scagliotti with OP Film Coordinator Wolfgang Busch. All photos Copyright 2008 Alina Wilczynski.
Quarterly OP.LYNX & NewFest Filmmaker Brunch Series (August 9, 2008)
(photo left) Kerry Weldon, Admin Dir of NewFest, moderating a Q&A with Filmmaker Erin Greenwell, downtown subculture photographer Katrina del Mar, Director Leah Meyerhoff and guitarist from the bands Triple Creme and Luffs, Robin Pickering; (photo right) a clip from Leah Meyerhoff's ETERNAL FLAME. All photos Copyright 2008 Alina Wilczynski.
OP SUMMER DELANCEY ROOFTOP BBQ MIXER (July 16, 2008)
(top row, l to r) OP Board President Michael Westwood with Founding OP Board Member Jack Schlegel; OP Member Veronica Lugris with OP Board Member Twilla Duncan; (bottom row, l to r) OP Member & FSIX Board Member Cami Capasso with OP Member Katie Wharton; Michael Westwood with OP Member Tony Dagnery. All photos Copyright 2008 Alina Wilczynski.
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