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.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community? Look no further than The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center!

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated job seekers to join our team and help us in our mission to provide a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ individuals and our allies. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of those in our community.

Virtual LGBTQ+ Professional lunchtime series with Career Coach Jim Arnoff
March 23rd | Thursday | 12:30-2:00 PM | Virtual | FREE 

"CLAIM YOUR POWER, OWN YOUR VOICE.....TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER"

Looking to have a more powerful say in the way things are handled in your career? Tired of giving decisions over to your co-workers, friends, and colleagues? Feeling intimidated about money and the business side of your career? Join Career Coach/Talent Agent Consultant Jim Arnoff in an immersive, interactive workshop that will give you the career coach's take on how to reclaim making bold decisions in your career and claim your true creative/business voice, and so much more!  

Trans Support of The Hudson Valley Workshop|  March 30-Thu|12:30-1:30 PM | Free Admission | Free Lunch Served

Trans representation has hit the mainstream like never before and we are taking note! What does it mean for our community with so much exposure? Come and join Trans Support of The Hudson Valley's March workshop: "Real Talk: Discussion of Trans Visibility in Mainstream Media."

Come and enjoy lunch with us, get tested and receive a $25 e-card voucher and join the discussion!*

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LOFT Night OUT at Sing Sing Kill Brewery|  March 2nd, Thursday |7-9pm | Free Admission

Join the hottest evening LGBTQ+ Party in Westchester, LOFT Night OUT!  Our inaugural party was so much fun and we're bringing even more fun into March with a Drag Extravaganza!  Join us for must-see drag performances by Venus and Showponii!  It's also Shepard's goodbye party, come and give them your warm-hearted regards.

Admission is free. Pricing for food and drinks is available through the venue.