Local Events
Listed by state are upcoming cultural events in the United States for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. If you would like to add an event, please contact Trisha Donaldson at 212-328-9483 or at tdonaldson@drf.org with the subject line: Local Event Listing.
Please note: The Deafness Research Foundation does not list for charitable events.
California
"See What I'm Saying," the new music video film sponsored by Sprint RelayMarch 19 - April 1, 2010
Egyptian Theater
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
See What I'm Saying, filmmaker Hilari Scarl's anticipated intimate feature documentary delving into the onstage and offstage lives of four professional deaf entertainers, will embark on a 25 city national tour sponsored by Sprint Relay.
For all screening information, click here
District of Columbia
Healthy Relationships
Support Group for Deaf People who have HIV
To view flyer, click here
Healthy Relationships is a program for small groups of Deaf men or women living with HIV/AIDS. To participate, contact Richard Rice, HIV Prevention Program Coordinator at:
Deaf-REACH
3521St NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-6681 (V/TDD)
(202) 832-8454 (FAX)
Videophone IP address:
209.165.255.109
Email: HIVPrevent@Deaf-REACH.orgGroups meet for two hours, usually once a week, for 5 to 8 weeks. Meeting times vary, so ask Rich about the current schedule when you call. If you need help with childcare or transportation, let Rich know when you sign up.
New York
"See What I'm Saying," the new music video film sponsored by Sprint RelayApril 9 - April 22
Village East Cinema
181 - 189 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003
(212) 529-6799
See What I'm Saying,filmmaker Hilari Scarl's anticipated intimate feature documentarydelving into the onstage and offstage lives of four professional deafentertainers, will embark on a 25 city national tour sponsored bySprint Relay.
For all screening information, click here
The Miracle Worker comes to Broadway
The Miracle Worker is coming to Broadway in a groundbreaking production that is fully accessible to theatergoers who are blind or deaf. Starring Academy Award® nominee Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) and Tony Award® nominee Alison Pill (The Lieutenant of Inishmore).
The Miracle Worker tells the story of real-life Medal-of-Freedom-winner Helen Keller and the extraordinary teacher who taught her to communicate, Annie Sullivan.
Save nearly 50% with this exclusive offer! $59.00 (Monday - Friday); $65.00 (Saturday & Sunday)
For more information, click here
MIND'S EYE: FREE PROGRAMS FOR PARTIALLY SIGHTED, BLIND, AND DEAF VISITORS
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street)
New York, NY 10128-0173
Mon, March 15, 6:30pm
For deaf visitors: Explore nearly 200 proposals from artists, architects, and designers imagining their dream interventions in the museum's rotunda for the exhibition Contemplating the Void: Interventions in the Guggenheim Museum. Presented in American Sign Language (ASL)*.
For partially sighted and blind visitors: Explore Anish Kapoor: Memory and contemplate an act of seeing that Anish Kapoor describes as creating a "mental sculpture." Presented through Verbal Imaging and touch.
Free, space is limited for both programs, advance RSVP required. Please indicate if you will be attending the Verbal Imaging or ASL tour.
RSVP by Mon, Mar 8: 212 360 4355 or access@guggenheim.org.
