MARRIAGE
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 (7:30PM)
WOLFSON AND RAAB... ON MARRIAGE
Barbara Raab of NBC News to Interview Freedom to Marry Leader Evan Wolfson at exclusive OP Forum
You've seen him on the news. Now, you can ask Evan Wolfson your own question about the future of marriage rights at this exclusive Out Professionals forum.
One of the true civil-rights leaders of our era, Wolfson is founder and executive director of the marriage-rights advocacy group Freedom to Marry. In a thought-provoking conversation with NBC News senior newswriter Barbara Raab, Wolfson will talk about our victories, losses - and what the future holds for marriage equality.
The interview will take place at the CUNY's new Graduate School of Journalism. The School is just one block from Times Square and next door to The New York Times.
Read more...
ROOFTOP MIXER
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 (6:00PM)
OP HOSTS MIXER ON THE DELANCEY'S COOL ROOFTOP LOUNGE
LOWER EAST SIDE'S COOLEST CLUB HOSTS HOT SUMMER MIXER AND BBQ TO CELEBRATE OP'S 25TH YEAR
Could anything be cooler than hanging out on the rooftop lounge of the Lower East Side's coolest rock club with your friends from OP?
How about an open bar from 6 - 8pm (cash bar until 9pm)? And an urban barbecue from 6 - 8pm?
Join Out Professionals and OP.LYNX at The Delancey for this sizzling summer event. Tickets are just $35. You'll want to get your tickets now -- there's limited space at this exclusive venue.
Read more...
MEDIA EVENT
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 (6:30PM)
NY TIMES' STUART ELLIOTT TALKS ADVERTISING WITH OP
The economy's tanking. Media's gone limp. Is there any reason to be optimistic about advertising? At a time of upheaval, where's the industry heading? Find out at this exclusive Out Professionals event.
Who best to answer these questions (and more!) than Stuart Elliott, the famously witty advertising columnist of The New York Times. With a roster of A-list guests from across the industry, Elliott will present his annual panel discussion on the state of the business.
This event will fill up fast, so RSVP now. You'll want to hear what the ultimate insider has to say. Thanks to the generous support of the company's GLTB employee group, the panel will take place at The Times' new "green" headquarters building.
Read more...
Be sure to visit & join the OP groups on: 
and: 
and follow us: 
RECENT EVENTS: 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.
ROSA VON PRAUNHEIM, LEGENDARY GERMAN FILMMAKER (May 20, 2009)
Rosa 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
Click here to see more PAST EVENT PHOTOS...
