LOFT Night OUT | April 13-Thursday | 7-9 PM | Sing Sing Kills Brewery, Ossining, NY | Free Admission

LOFT Night OUT is switching gears with Queer Music Night, featuring an exciting mix of punk and country! Come listen to Paisley Fields, Larah Helayne, and The LOFT's Artist in Residence, Christina Picciano's band All My Friends!

LOFT Night OUT will be at Sing Sing Kills Brewery.  Admission is free, and menu pricing for food and beverages is available on their website.

OPEN HOUSE Celebration

March 23rd | Thursday | 6-8 PM | Free | Everyone Welcome

Did we mention that there's going to be cake and other delicious yums-yums!?  Join us for this wonderful celebration of The LOFT. We're turning 40 and we have YOU to thank for that! Come and meet the staff and board, make new friends, and let's celebrate together this incredible milestone!

One Voice | March 30-Thursday | 6-7 PM EDT | HYBRID- Zoom & In Person at LOFT Campus: 252 Bryant Ave, White Plains, NY 10605

Join us for March's special guest speaker, Chas. Bennett Brack's inspiring story of advocacy, empowerment, and healing while living with HIV. Chas will share his story with some time left over for a few questions. Prepare to be inspired!

Looking to elevate your writing career? Look no further than our new LGBTQ+ Writers' Resources Page! Discover a wealth of information on publishing opportunities, writing contests, and inspiring retreats - all specifically tailored to the unique experiences and perspectives of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our resources will help you take your writing to the next level.

Join us on Wednesday, March 22nd| 12 PM, at the Pocantico Center in Tarrytown for a Museum Tour of "Inspired Encounters: Women Artists and the Legacies of Modern Art". This event is free but limited tickets are available. RSVP is required. Carpool options with other participants may be available so please indicate that in your RSVP. Everyone will meet at the Pocantico Center.

Please RSVP by emailing Sophie at [email protected] or by calling 914-948-2932 x13

OPEN HOUSE Celebration

March 23rd | Thursday | 6-8 PM | Free | Everyone Welcome

The LOFT is turning 40 this year and we want to celebrate...with you! The first of many celebrations this year is an Open House, a party at The LOFT! Come and meet our staff, our board members, join us for cake, and food, and meet new people and make friends! Let us know you're coming by RSVPing!

CONGRATULATIONS !

The LOFT is pleased to announce our CYCLE 4 Recipients for TransMission Scholarships.  This cycle we awarded 20 scholarships, totaling $8,880! Read how these funds are changing lives!

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary | 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY | Sunday March 26, 2023 | 10:00-12:00 PM

Join us as we explore the 127 acres of scenic Read Wildlife Sanctuary. We will hike approximately 4 miles and take in gorgeous views of the Long Island Sound. This is an easy hike and the trails are suitable for most skill levels. Please note that the entrance to the sanctuary is through the parking entrance to Rye Playland. Parking is free during the off season. We will be parking in the main parking lot to Playland right in front of the roller coaster that borders the back of the parking lot. From there we will walk to the sanctuary.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary | 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY | Sunday March 26, 2023 | 10:00-12:00 PM

Join us as we explore the 127 acres of scenic Read Wildlife Sanctuary. We will hike approximately 4 miles and take in gorgeous views of the Long Island Sound. This is an easy hike and the trails are suitable for most skill levels. Please note that the entrance to the sanctuary is through the parking entrance to Rye Playland. Parking is free during the off season. We will be parking in the main parking lot to Playland right in front of the roller coaster that borders the back of the parking lot. From there we will walk to the sanctuary.

TWO Artist LOFT Events!

DIY Queer Paper Mache Activist & Icons
Monday, March 20th, 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm at The LOFT

Paper mache, which is derived from papier-mâché, or "chewed paper" in French, is a sculpting medium composed of paper pieces that have been bound together by an adhesive paste.  For this activity, we will be using these techniques to make your own paper mache of a Queer Activist or Icon. 

March 2023 Artists LOFT Outing: Hudson River Museum | Matrix: Prints by Women Artists, 1960–1990 | Sunday, March 29th, 2023 | 1pm - 2pm at Hudson River Museum

Matrix explores a period of experimentation in printmaking among women artists, who used the art form as a means of creative expression and also a way to enter the male-dominated art market.