Date: August 5th 2016

Hello lovelies,

The somewhat bad news first: we won't be able to pull off roof upgrades quickly enough to do next weekend's "big reveal" party. But the good is that a bunch of items are now ordered and on their way, so we WILL be making big changes in the coming weeks. We'll post days & times for when you can join in the process, if you're so inclined. And we will do a fundraiser/reveal party soon, though you may get a sneak peek during...

...our "Downton to Deco" weekend of vintage dress-up, food, cocktails, music and dancing, Sep 10-11, including our jazz-age speakeasy Swing House and Victorian-age Garden Tea. We love the Downton Abbey TV show, and love the particular period it covered, roughly 1915-1925. This is the decade we'll be celebrating -- and will of course pull direct inspiration from the show as much as possible (did you know there are entire food blogs dedicated to Downton meals?!). We're still working out details, but we posted the events to Facebook, so you can keep up with any updates, ask questions, invite friends, etc. See below for the official invites.

In the meantime, we'll have another animation movie night in two weeks, so you don't have to go a whole month without us.

Cheers,

Gemini & Scorpio, makers of themed costume events with live entertainment http://www.geminiandscorpio.com

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===+++===+++===+++===+++===+++ /// UPCOMING G&S EVENTS /// ===+++===+++===+++===+++===+++

===+++===+++===+++=== MOVIES: 8/18 ===+++===+++===+++===

G&S Movie Night: French Animation

Thursday, Aug 18, 8pm-12am (doors 7:30pm) $10 sugg donation, cash bar, all ages (over 12 best) G&S Loft (must RSVP for Gowanus, BK location): http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1616286885298533

We're watching two dark, delightful, quirky French animated movies - plus one bonus short. Two of the films are by Sylvain Chomet, whom you might know from his films "Paris, je t'aime" (2006) and "The Illusionist" (2010).

8pm: The Suicide Shop (2012, 1h 19min) by Patrice Leconte. A family-run shop that sells everything you need to take your own life finds it hard to focus on business after a new baby -- one who makes everyone around him happy -- is born into the family.

9:30pm: The Old Lady and the Pigeons (1997, 25min) by Sylvain Chomet. A starving French gendarme realizes that his best chance of survival is to dress up like a pigeon and try to trick an old lady into feeding him along with the pigeons she feeds daily. While he slowly gets fatter, the line between man and bird blurs. And when he at last finds out what he has gotten himself into, it's far too late to turn back...

10pm: The Triplets of Belleville (2003, 1h 18min) by Sylvain Chomet. When her grandson is kidnapped during the Tour de France, Madame Souza and her beloved pooch Bruno team up with the Belleville Sisters--an aged song-and-dance team from the days of Fred Astaire--to rescue him. Nominated for 2 Oscars, plus has 19 other wins & 33 nominations.

===+++===+++===+++=== PARTY: 9/10-11 ===+++===+++===+++===

Gemini and Scorpio

cordially invite you to

Downton to Deco Weekend: Swing House & Victorian Tea

Saturday, Sep 10: Swing House Gemini & Scorpio Loft, must RSVP for Gowanus, BK address 9pm-late / dance class 9:30pm, 21+ (25+ recommended) $20 until 1am / $10 after for electro-swing dance party FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1341521289209814

Sunday, Sep 11: Grand Victorian Garden Tea Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 E 61st St 4-8pm, $40, all ages, rain or shine FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1567676100202889

Info: http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html You can buy a ticket to both events for $50 (TK! Still confirming details) Social media: @gemini_scorpio #geminiandscorpio #gsvictorianball #gsswinghouse

Celebrating a delightful decade of decadence: 1915-1925 with a whole weekend of vintage dress-up and entertainment, inspired by Downton Abbey. Food, drinks, music, dancing, costumes. Details TK. Participation welcome.

===+++===+++===+++===+++===+++ /// NYC EVENTS LISTINGS /// ===+++===+++===+++===+++===+++

===+++===+++===+++=== WEEKEND + WEEK ===+++===+++===+++===

VARIETY: Fluid of Dusk https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fluid-of-dusk-tickets-26454278459?aff=Hybrid A cabaret style performance made of flesh, fire, drunkenness angels, light poets, brief encounters and nightmares, of struggle and joy, energy acrobats, swords, desires,musicians, dancing, fears and of course, love. Featuring acrobatic acts by Hybrid Movement Co, live music by Sports, and Theory of Mind, sideshow acts by Eric Broomfield (Jellyboy the Clown), and Fibi Jane Sadovnik, animation by God Knows Why. (Sat 6:30pm doors/7:30pm show, Sun 7pm doors/8pm show; House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave, BK, $25, 21+)

FEST: Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival In New York http://www.hkdbf-ny.org/home.php?choice=festival Following ancient Chinese tradition, a series of dragon boats will be assembled and "brought to life," carrying teams of determined rowers as they compete for round-trip tickets to Hong Kong. And dragon-fiery glory of course. Expect typical festival fare, from food vendors to arts and crafts and street-style entertainment. (Sat/Sun, Flushing Meadows Park, QNS, see site for details, FREE)

FILM: Dim All The Lights: Disco And The Movies http://metrograph.com/series/series/31/dim-all-the-lights-disco-and-the-movies The world theatrical premiere of Derek Jarman’s Will You Dance With Me? occasions this series, a wide assortment of features and shorts that are about disco, some more explicitly than others. The titles in this by-no-means-exhaustive program largely celebrate disco’s utopian promise, though a few use it as the sonic backdrop to stories of unease and anguish. (Fri-Thu, Metrograph, No. 7 Ludlow St, see website for details, $15)

===+++===+++===+++=== FRIDAY ===+++===+++===+++===

FILM: Brooklyn Fire Proof Summer Screening Series: Dirty Morning Cartoons http://brooklynfireproofstages.com/screeningseries Sear your eyes on this selection of fun-time indie cartoons that will surely make your inner-child recess deep into your psyche and wither away. The screening will be preceded by a zine fair, with zines and prints from local artists, illustrators, and animators. The zine fair will start at 7pm in the screening area. (The Alley at 119 Ingraham St, BK, 7pm fair/films at sundown, FREE)

COMMUNITY/PARTY: Garbagia Island Pirate Fashion Show http://loisaida.org/garbagia-island Come out and enjoy Loisaida's eco-urbanist heritage. In parnership with the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space, this event will celebrate both recycling and the heritage of the neighborhood. With music, food and an exciting performance, Garbagia Island provides fun for all ages. (La Plaza Cultural Community Garden, 137 Avenue C, 6pm, FREE)

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FEST: Variance Music & Arts Festival and "Variance at Night" http://www.variancefestival.com A NYC-grown music and arts festival celebrating discovery, diversity, and sustainability. They are bringing together musicians and producers across electronica, indie, disco, house, and world music, fusing them with immersive art installations that have a sustainable message, and tying everything together with culinary bites inspired by the artists' cultural influences. The fest is running on solar power on on lush, tree­-lined grounds. After dusk, "Variance at Night" takes over featuring a selection of NYC's finest locals with special house legend guest Roy Davis Jr. Tickets are limited. Variance at Night is 21+ only. (Day: 1820 Flushing Ave, BK, 11:45am-10pm; Night: House of Yes, 2 Wycoff St, 10pm-4am; BK, Day only $30-$40/Night only $20/both $50-$65)

PARTY: LES Film Festival's Gay Night Pool Party & Drive-in Movie http://www.lesfilmfestival.com/schedule/2016/6/11/gay-night-pool-party-dive-in-movie?mc_cid=f63e12826f&mc_eid=1a0999addd Come cool off at this party presented by OUT Magazine in a rooftop pool. Open beer bar by and complimentary rum cocktails. Special surprises and short films when the sun goes down. Rain or shine. (Sixty LES, 190 Allen St, 6pm, $30 adv/$40 door)

PERFORMANCE: The Hubble Cantata at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn http://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival/hubble-cantata-tigue The first multidimensional view into space in Virtual Reality with the first free live event fusing a major musical performance with VR featuring a 30 piece ensemble, a 100 person live choir, and two Metropolitan Opera stars amidst a 360 sound installation. 6,000 people will get a chance to have a personal encounter with the Hubble Telescope while experiencing sonically-communal immersive operatic performance. (Bandshell @ Prospect Park, BK, 7pm doors/8pm show, FREE)

SOCIAL DANCE: The Speakeasy Sessions at The Graham https://www.facebook.com/events/1752097098363371 Another night of dance, debauchery, dapper daddies and dolled up dames. This eclectic mix of Neo Vintage beats will keep you on your feet all night. With burlesque from Nola Bunny - renowned for her ethereal dance performances she'll be traveling thru time with us to the 1920s for some vintage sizzle. With DJs Jason Schabes aka SupPlaya, Faith in the Glitch, Rich Green & The Skafflaw Sound, Maximillion Cold (Phixus). Attire: Steampunk, Vintage, Mobster, Burner, 1920s, WW2, ballgowns, tuxedos and dapper dandy suites. (The Graham, 151 Meserole St/190 Graham Ave, BK, 11pm-4am, FREE, 21+)

===+++===+++===+++=== SUNDAY ===+++===+++===+++===

SHOP: Mamas Bazaar // Artisan Market https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mamas-bazaar-artisan-market-pop-up-tickets-26552928524?aff=FBe Jewelry, crafts, vintage, handmade goods, arts, textiles, festival wear, costumes, lingerie, menswear and more. Grab brunch, have a few mimosas, and get your boozy afternoon shopping done all in one place. Henna tattoos, face painting for young and old, live art on fabric, art on the wall, plus a full bar and brunch. Afternoon grooves by DJs DropKat and Toribio while you cruise our hand-picked artisan selections. (House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave, BK, 11am-5:30pm, FREE)

FEST: 6th Annual History Day at Deno's Wonder Wheel Park and the Coney Island History http://www.coneyislandhistory.org/blog/news/august-7-schedule-history-day-denos-wonder-wheel-park-and-coney-island-history-project This festival features the 2016 Coney Island Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; display of banners and kiosks celebrating Coney Island histor;, David Head will sign copies of his book on African-American inventor Granville T. Woods (1856-1910); Amanda Deutch, poet and founder of Parachute Literary Arts, will have a Poetry Making Station featuring vintage typewriters; Commendatore Aldo Mancusi, founder of the Enrico Caruso Museum of America, will play his hand-cranked Hoffbauer street organ; DJ Dan Kingman will play retro tunes and lead singalongs throughout the day. Dress in 1920s garb and get one free ride on the Wonder Wheel. Walk inside the iconic 1960s Astroland Rocket, share and preserve your Coney Island memories by recording an interview for the Oral History Archive. View historic artifacts, photographs, maps, ephemera and film, and the special exhibit "The 50th Anniversary of Fred Trump's Demolition of the Steeplechase Pavilion." (Coney Island, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amuse ment Park, 3059 W 12th St, BK, 1pm-6pm, FREE)

FEST: PotterCon2016 http://potterconnyc.com Join your fellow Pottheads for the official annual NYC day-drinking & mingling destination for Harry Potter fans ages 21+. Discover your Hogwarts house once and for all in our live sorting ceremony, show off your witchy digs in Madam Malkin’s Robes For All Occasions Costume Contest, and don’t forget to bring your Remembralls for our super-stumping trivia. (Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl, 2pm-8pm, $10)

===+++===+++===+++=== MONDAY ===+++===+++===+++===

WORD: Oculus Book Talk - Figment https://www.facebook.com/events/1755102261398819 David Koren discusses his book "FIGMENT: What is this? Why is nothing for sale? Why is everyone smiling?" Following his presentation, Koren will be joined by several members of The FIGMENT Project to discuss the major themes of the book. (Center for Architecture (AIANY), 536 Laguardia Pl, 6pm-8pm, $10/FREE members & students)

===+++===+++===+++=== THURSDAY ===+++===+++===+++===

BURLESQUE: Boob Trek - A Hotsy Totsy Burlesque tribute to Star Trek http://www.slipperroom.com/event/1274789-guest-event-hotsy-totsy-boob-new-york Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's newest tribute show. Featuring host Brief Sweat as Captain Pike with his fantasy dream co-host Cherry Pitz. With performances by: Candy Apples, The aerial duo MANTRYX, Cosplayer Minnie D’Moocher, Mary Cyn, and Stormy Leather. With Apathy Angel warming up the crowd and Clara Coquette keeping everything in ship shape order. (The Slipper Room NYC, 167 Orchard St, 8pm-9:30pm, $10, 21+)

THEATER: LadyFest 2016 http://thetanknyc.org/series/lady_fest_2016 This inaugural fest will feature the best new work by the best female artists working in New York. This weekend long festival will feature the work of exclusively female artists, both on and off stage - in celebration of womanhood and the female voice, in all it's glory. Featuring the wonderfully womanly work of Stephanie Swirsky & Rachel Dart, Micharne Cloughley, an all-Lady Letters to the 2000s from Sarah Berk & Sarah Kennedy, Q&A Productions, Ellen Cherry, Lyndsey Bourne and more. Continues next week. (The Tank, 151 W46th St, 8th Fl, see website for details, FREE-$15)

===+++===+++===+++=== ONGOING ===+++===+++===+++===

FILM: Queens World Film Festival http://www.queensworldfilmfestival.com/festival Turning six in 2016, QWFF includes an annual multi day/multi venue festival, youth-oriented educational initiatives and year round screening opportunities for QWFF filmmakers, past and present. The festival is programmed in thematic blocks with evocative titles, and each program is followed by a post-screening dialogue to engage audiences from the demographically diverse communities that comprise the borough of Queens. This summer, QWFF hosts a series of outdoor film screenings in various Queens parks. (thru 8/25, various locations, QNS, see website for details, FREE)

FEST: HOT! The 25th Annual NYC Celebration of Queer Culture http://dixonplace.org/category/hot-nyc-celebration-of-queer-culture The oldest annual festival of its kind in the world, never stales as its fresh line-up continues to deliver innovative works in theater, music, dance, circus arts, literature, visual art & homoeroticism for the whole family. Theater, music, dance, circus arts, literature, visual art & homoeroticism. Six weeks, 50+ shows, 100s of artists & you. (Thru 8/29, Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie St, see website for details, $varies)

MUSIC: Accordions Around the World http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/accordion.html A weekly series that regularly features six accordionists as well as bandoneon/bayan/concertina/harmonium-players of different musical genres performing in various locations around Bryant Park. The series, produced with Ariana's List, represents many cultures and genres, offering audiences the chance to experience the often overlooked or little-known instrument. (thru 8/31, Wed, Bryant Park, see website for details, FREE)

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