Transevent 2010:The Empire Conference May19-22 Albany

Posted by: "Mona Rae Mason" monaraemason@yahoo.com monaraemason
Fri Jan 8, 2010 7:35 am

You asked for it .. You got it! A conference right in the center of a major city.

TRANSEVENT 2010:THE EMPIRE CONFERENCE will be at the Crowne Plaza in the historic section of downtown Albany, where nightlife abounds! Save the cab fare — fabulous fine dining, local pubs, and entertainment clubs are all within easy walking distance. Historic landmarks, incredible architecture, numerous museums, shopping, and fabulous parks are all in the area; and the beautiful Hudson River is only two blocks from our door!

For 2010 we are partnering with the Capital District LGBT Community Council, which celebrates its fortieth anniversary just two weeks after the conference. They are developing several programs, especially ones concerning Trans-youth and Female to Male Trans people; and are also organizing many social activities (think picnics, restaurant tours and club crawls...) for our enjoyment.

Come join us for this important, educational, and entertaining conference. Meet old friends and make some new ones.

Just a few of the slated speakers and workshop presenters and forum leaders:

Arlene Lev, Author-"Transgender Emergence", therapist and advocate
Hawk R. Stone, Activist, therapist
Michael Silverman-Founder and Exec. Director, Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF)
Dr. Richard Docter. Internationally known author & researcher
Pauline Park-NYAGRA Chair
Dr. Douglas Osterhout
Dallas Denny
Lady Ellen
Jan Brown
Kim Watson
Vanessa Sheridan, Author-"The Complete Guide to Transgender in the Workplace"
Dr. Richard Heuer,
Dr. Sherman Leis
Marriette Pathy-Allen
Anne Copps, Attorney and Reese Kelley on legal issues

Rachael Lynn King, founder and Exec. Director-THEOS Place (Transgender Helping Each Other)

Rusty Mae Moore, Ph.D.

AND MANY MORE!

on tap after dark...
Wednesday · The conference kicks off on May 19th with a welcoming reception and barbecue at the Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council from 5-8:30. Please join us for good food, good company and a tour of the oldest continuously operating LGBT Community Center in the country. The Center is at 332 Hudson Avenue in the historic Center Square neighborhood, with many friendly bars, restaurants, and shops just around the corner.
Thursday · With a nod to Albany's founders, a Dutch Treat Restaurant Crawl of the hippest downtown restaurants.

Conference Entertainment
Friday night brings a choice — sit back and enjoy the show, or enjoy it even more by being in the show!

We're producing our own spectacular, Trannies Got Talent!, and every conference attendee is invited (and encouraged!) to take part. You'll never find a friendlier audience, so whether you're a seasoned performer or taking your first steps on stage, this is a great opportunity to shine.

All types of acts are welcome — musical, comical, magical, theatrical, or what-have-you. Make sure to bring your music, instruments, costume, and/or props to the conference; and practice practice practice! As we get closer to May, keep an eye on the conference web site for more details about getting involved.

Trannies Got Talent! is being put together by our own conference staff: produced by Mona Mason and directed by Cyndi Lindsey with the assistance of Erica Askew.

Saturday night finds us in the hands of the Master Entertainer Jade Esteban Estrada, which means we'll be very well taken care of indeed! He is a multi-talented show business phenomenom — writer, actor, singer, comic, impersonator, choreographer, and more.

Jade has created numerous one-man shows, including the unique and mesmerizing "ICONS" series that includes The Lesbian and Gay History of the World (now up to volume III) and TransWorld! The Transgender History of the World. When TransWorld! was presented at the 2007 IFGE conference it went over like gangbusters as Jade, with quick on-stage costume changes and on-target tableaus, took the audience on a moving and exhilarating romp through T history.


Make your plans now--The Empire Conference is going to be BIG! Get more details at our web site www.transeventsusa, org/empire and check back often for MORE news and events!

See you in Albany!

Mona Rae Mason

914.457.5925
www.transeventsusa. org/empire
www.monaraemason. com