MINK
Parties in NYC
September 5, 2007
MINK had been on tour with Perry Farrell's Satellite Party
for a solid month when they got to bring it back to NYC
for a great show at Irving Plaza. Before the show, I set
up a meet-n-greet for the band with press and industry
folk. After their amazing performance at Irving Plaza,
we celebrated the band and their new CD with a big party
at Snitch. The band performed a set (their 4th in one
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MINK
IN Union Square
June 30, 2007
To support the band MINK's single "Talk To Me",
I produced a revoving-reporter set for the band members
to get passers-by to come over and talk to them. It was
a beautiful day and we got to meet healers, contortionists,
competitive yo-yo teams, and a cloud photographer. |
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Rock
@ Luna Lounge
June 27, 2007
CD Release Party for Brian Grosz with additional performances
by Spottiswoode & His Enemies, The Kin, and The Sad
Little Stars (celebrating the completion of their CD).
All four bands complimented each other nicely with a range
of ecclectic rock sounds. It was a great show! |
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by Rose Callahan |
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Awards Events
(2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
Celebrating students and teachers that participated
in the ThinkQuest New York Internet Challenge. For
these events, I was part of the planning team, designed
the invitations, program and, as seen in this picture,
created the backdrop. The day of the event, I managed
the students, organized the volunteers and general production.
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TQNYC
Training Events
(2002 - 2007)
I held the title of Manager of Educational Services during
my time with TQNYC. That entailed setting up training
sessions for teachers as well as students either at their
school or at an outside location. I would plan the training
based on the level and needs of the group, develop curriculum
and teach.
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PROM!
2007
How often do we 30-somethings get to be decked out like
it's prom? So, I rented a space, got two great bands to
kick off the night and a couple of dj's to keep everyone
dancing. Add 400 balloons, lots of 80's music, an arch
for phototaking, and voilà, it's a prom!
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Baroness
Elsa von Freytag Loringhoven
2006
I was asked by photographer Naomi
White to portray the Baroness in a photo shoot. I
did a lot of reading and research into her life and character.
She was a big part of the Dada movement in the 1920's.
She was a bit insane and tended to put herself in the
spotlight any accession she could. This was a fully staffed
shoot with make-up artist Talia Siegal and a stylist,
big lights and people to get me water. The shoot involved
many costume and make-up changes, a supporting cast and
lots of energy to bring the Baroness to life. Definitely
an amazing experience.
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iVillage
"About Face"
This make-over show hosted on the iVillage website invited
me to be a before-and-after model for one of the tapings.
I had to sit very still as the make-up artist demonstrated
techniques on me. I got to go from 'day-time drab to night-time
fab'. Oooh!
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9/11
FDNY Benefit
2006
I held a benefit concert with three bands to
raise money for the families of two local fallen fire
fighters. I spent some time at their fire houses and got
to meet the guys who are heroes every day and hear their
stories.
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Cosmic
Joke Collective
2000-2003
The Cosmic Joke Collective was conceived by the amazing
Mary-Noelle Dana as a place for artists to present works
in progress to an audience of their peers. Music, art,
comedy, poetry and theatrics were all a part of it. I
came into the Collective as a visual artist and actor.
When Mary-Noelle went back to Paris, I took over as the
organizer and emcee. The Collective traveled and performed
in Paris
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Bachelorette
Auction
To raise money for a stroke victim with no health insurance,
I produced a bachelorette auction to raise money. Who
knew selling humans could be so fun? I had the ladies
fill out questionnaires that I used as emcee to help get
the bidding going and keep the night lively.
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Bitch Bash
Five bands. Five costume changes. I was asked to emcee
this event to help create a fun and fabulous vibe. I
created costumes to go along with each band. Pictured
here is my outfit for the Swimmies introduction! I was
even a birthday cake! My improvisational antics kept
the spirits high between each band.
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Video
short for Brooklyn Roach Multimedia
This was a project for Comcast/HBO/Lucas Films where they
wanted people to be characters applying to go to the Jedi
Academy. There was no script, just a bit of character
development. I got to the be seductress... since we ladies
know how to use 'The Force'.
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Unknowns'
Valentine's Bash
This motorcycle club hosts parties at their clubhouse
in Brooklyn. It has been my pleasure to support them and
expose people to their culture. I worked as a promoter
for this party and brought a large crowd to celebrate
the big hearts of these brothers.
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