The Civilians presents SHOWING UP, a free livestreamed evening of music and performance inspired by photographer Accra Shepp’s portraits of Black Lives Matter activists. In the spring of 2020, Shepp began taking portraits of first responders; these images became the first chapter “Contagion” of his Covid Journals shared on Instagram, a second chapter “Hunger,” and then, as historic activism filled the streets of New York, a third, ongoing chapter, “Justice.” The Civilians interviewed some of the activists depicted in Shepp’s “Justice” chapter, each photographed at various Black Lives Matter gatherings in NYC. SHOWING UP, directed by Colette Robert, draws on these interviews to create performances by actors (casting to be announced), and original songs by artists including Rashaan Carter, Jacinth Greywoode 

YOGA ON THE LAWN 

WITH BEYOGASI

We are offering by-donation yoga classes from April-October led by BeYoga! Social distancing will be practiced, and masks are required to and from mat.

Saturdays @ 8am | Tuesdays @ 5:45pm | Wednesday 10:30am

This class will be a gentle flow accessible to all.

What’s needed:
Mat or Blanket
Small Hand Towel
Water
Sunscreen
Bug Spray

Pre-registration is mandatory, with 24 spots available for each class.

A SPOTLIGHT REPERTORY COMPANY PRODUCTION

Songs of struggle, songs of hope, songs of change, songs of strength in diversity. Jacques Stewart – Director, David John Madore – Musical Director. On the lawn, socially distanced & masked.

Seating limited. Tickets $25

A GUIDED VIRTUAL WALK 

The Queer Victorian Garden: Alice Austen Park

Attendees will join Executive Director Victoria Munro on a virtual exploration of the historic gardens at the nationally designated site of LGBTQ history, The Alice Austen House and Park. The 3D walk and talk will examine the garden as a safe space for women/lesbian women and future possibilities for impactful interpretation and preservation of the Victorian Garden and the life and photographic career of American trailblazer, Alice Austen.

Registration info at aliceausten.org/events

May 7, 1pm

WMN ZINE ISSUE No. 3

PUBLICATION PRESENTATION

An outdoor launch for Issue No.3  Taking Space for the 2 year anniversary. This issue is composed from an International open call for those who identify as disabled and/or are living with a physical, sensory, cognitive, or chronic illness, and as lesbian to submit artwork and/or writing. On the lawn, socially distanced & masked, bring a picnic blanket.

In partnership with Culture Pass NYC 

A virtual tour of the Alice Austen House with Executive Director Victoria Munro.

More info and to reserve a free ticket: culturepass.nyc

ON THE WORTHLESS STUDIOS STAGE

Musical performances by Pamela Sneed and Andriniki Mattis.

JUNE 19, 1PM – 4PM

More information to come.

The Alice Austen House is partnering with Worthless Studios to program an outdoor stage designed by Tony DiBernado which will be installed on our grounds for a period of 6 weeks, May 12th – June 30th with 3 distinct performances offered free of charge to the public. All performances are on the lawn, socially distanced & masked in accordance with social distancing guidelines.

ON THE WORTHLESS STUDIOS STAGE

A performance of music and dance by the L’unicorns. The first Latinx LGBTQ group on Staten Island, the L’unicorns have created a safe space for LGBTQ Latinx immigrants where members can share information, access education, cultural opportunities and critical resources.

June 20th, 1PM-4PM

The Alice Austen House is partnering with Worthless Studios to program an outdoor stage designed by Tony DiBernado which will be installed on our grounds for a period of 6 weeks, May 12th – June 30th with 3 distinct performances offered free of charge to the public. All performances are on the lawn, socially distanced & masked in accordance with social distancing guidelines.