Obama Generation and Youth Voices UncensoredDate: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: New York Film Academy (100 East 17th Street)
Cost: Free
High school students, educators, and free speech advocates from around the city will gather at the New York Film Academy for Youth Voices Uncensored, an afternoon of film screenings and discussions about how youth media can address important social and political issues. "'Youth today are transforming our political landscape, and they are doing so largely through the world of film and new media,' said Brian Pickett, Youth Program Coordinator for the National Coalition Against Censorship and event organizer. 'As technology becomes easier to use and more widely accessible, we are seeing youth video production emerge as a significant way for young people to put a mark on their world.' Young people are finding that posting videos on Youtube, MySpace, and Facebook is an empowering and effective way to advocate for social change, Pickett noted." The 10 short films to be featured at Youth Voices Uncensored. A schedule of the films is available here.
High school students, educators, and free speech advocates from around the city will gather at the New York Film Academy for Youth Voices Uncensored, an afternoon of film screenings and discussions about how youth media can address important social and political issues. "'Youth today are transforming our political landscape, and they are doing so largely through the world of film and new media,' said Brian Pickett, Youth Program Coordinator for the National Coalition Against Censorship and event organizer. 'As technology becomes easier to use and more widely accessible, we are seeing youth video production emerge as a significant way for young people to put a mark on their world.' Young people are finding that posting videos on Youtube, MySpace, and Facebook is an empowering and effective way to advocate for social change, Pickett noted." The 10 short films to be featured at Youth Voices Uncensored. A schedule of the films is available here.
Redbook Beauty BashDate: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Midtown Loft & Terrace (267 Fifth Ave at 29th Street, 11th Floor)
Cost: Free
"Redbook magazine is kicking off spring with a day of pampering at the Redbook Beauty Bash in New York City. Bring your friends and enjoy FREE spa treatments and indulgences from the experts at Spa Chicks on the Go, including mini manis, massages and more. Plus, sample the hottest beauty products, enjoy delicious refreshments and take home a goody bag filled with can't miss items."
"Redbook magazine is kicking off spring with a day of pampering at the Redbook Beauty Bash in New York City. Bring your friends and enjoy FREE spa treatments and indulgences from the experts at Spa Chicks on the Go, including mini manis, massages and more. Plus, sample the hottest beauty products, enjoy delicious refreshments and take home a goody bag filled with can't miss items."
Chelsea Brewery ToursDate: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Chelsea Brewery (Pier 59 at 18th st. on the West Side Highway)
Cost: Free
Ian The Chelsea Brewery Ambassador gives free tours of Manhattan's only active brewery this afternoon. Tours are every hour on the hour (sign up at the host desk, max 40 people per tour) and be sure to bring your ID for some free samples. Tour participants also receive $4 discount beer tickets so you can sip suds while discussing the wonders of yeast afterwards. 21+
Ian The Chelsea Brewery Ambassador gives free tours of Manhattan's only active brewery this afternoon. Tours are every hour on the hour (sign up at the host desk, max 40 people per tour) and be sure to bring your ID for some free samples. Tour participants also receive $4 discount beer tickets so you can sip suds while discussing the wonders of yeast afterwards. 21+
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