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May 11, 2016 | Send us comments by clicking here.

Local 802 musicians are invited to join City Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, director Ruben Santiago-Hudson, dancers from It's Showtime NYC, and other special guests to support a $40 million increase in funding for culture in NYC.

What: Press conference sponsored by NYCinspires
When: Thursday, May 19, 10 a.m.
Where: City Hall
RSVP by clicking here.

We are asking representatives from partner organizations, artists, and individuals to join us at the press conference in order to demonstrate broad support from the cultural community. Please RSVP today. (Please be sure to list Local 802, AFM as your "Organization or Business" on the registration form!)

Contributing to TEMPO 802, Local 802's political action committee, is one way musicians can support our community. TEMPO is one of the vital tools in our advocacy belt, an important resource and an asset for our work with our elected partners and government officials. This tool is crucial for our work at the local and federal levels to ensure that the interests of musicians and the art community are heard, protected and strengthened. To contribute, click here.

JAZZ MENTORS IS MAY 23!

Join us at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 23 at Local 802 for JAZZ MENTORS, our exclusive series that connects up-and-coming musicians with some of New York City's premier artists, to discuss the business of jazz! Tickets are free, but you must RSVP now!

RSVP NOW TO JOIN US ON MAY 23

Local 802, in partnership with the Council for Living Music, is hosting JAZZ MENTORS III, the third installment of Local 802's JAZZ MENTORS, a series of interactive panel discussions designed to connect up-and-coming musicians with some of New York City's premier jazz artists to discuss the business components of developing a career in music. Legendary bassist Ron Carter will join Maria Schneider, one of the today's most influential composers and industry advocates, and two of the world's premier jazz pianists, Renee Rosnes and Bill Charlap, to together guide young and emerging musicians through an open panel discussion about "Organizing Your Career: Getting Started in the Business of Jazz." Participants will have the unique opportunity to explore mastering the intricacies of the business and career management aspects of professional life in the music industry directly with some of the most famous and influential artists of the era.

Where: Local 802

When: Monday, May 23 @ 5 p.m.

Cost: FREE, but RSVP now to guarantee a spot!

Join us to support fellow musicians in need

THIS THURSDAY, CHECK OUT

JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON AT LOCAL 802


	Ron Wasserman (artistic director) and Miho Hazama (associate director) of the New York Jazzharmonic

WHO: The New York Jazzharmonic will preview a performance of a major new work, "After Coltrane," penned by Rufus Reid, Courtney Bryan, Jeremy Howard Beck and Bernard Hoffer, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of John Coltrane's seminal work, "A Love Supreme." Ron Wasserman (artistic director) and Miho Hazama (associate director) lead the New York Jazzharmonic, a 17-piece big band that presents original jazz and concert pieces heavily influenced by classical and world music. Musicians are covered under a Local 802 contract.

WHEN: Thursday, May 12 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Local 802.

WHY: Fundraiser for the Local 802 Musicians' Emergency Relief Fund.

ADMISSION: Donate what you want. All donations will help your fellow Local 802 members who are in need. Checks and credit cards accepted at the door. Or donate anytime at www.Local802erf.org

MORE INFO: Contact Bettina Covo at (212) 245-4802, ext. 152 or click here.

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS SERVED!

CONGRATS TO TONY NOMINEES!

The Tony nominations are in! Congrats to the fantastic Local 802 musicians whose artistry makes so many Broadway shows a hit. We'd like to give a special shout-out to "Hamilton," whose 16 nominations are the most in Broadway history. The awards will be given out on June 12. Here's a list of some of the musical categories we're watching:

NOMINATIONS FOR BEST MUSICAL: "Bright Star," "Hamilton," "School of Rock," "Shuffle Along," "Waitress"

NOMINATIONS FOR BEST REVIVAL: "The Color Purple," "She Loves Me," "Fiddler on the Roof," Spring Awakening"

NOMINATIONS FOR BEST ORCHESTRATION: "Bright Star," "She Loves Me," "Hamilton," "Shuffle Along"

For location and more information, click here

DO YOU USE LS-1 CONTRACTS?

ALL LS-1 CONTRACTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 15, 2016 for the benefit period that begins September 1, 2016.

IMPORTANT: There is NO MORE BUY UP from this point forward.

Only teaching (private and institutional) and/or solo, live engagements performed between January 1 to June 30, 2016 can be reported on the LS-1 (i.e. no theater or electronic media work). Please call to discuss any other exceptions.

* If there are multiple employers and/or students, a separate LS-1 contract must be submitted for each one.
* Health contributions CANNOT EXCEED 15 percent of the gross wages.
* Work dues must be included at the time of submission.
* You must be a member in good standing (i.e. all past due work dues and membership dues must be up to date).
* Proof of engagement must be included -- copies of contracts, invoices, pay stubs/vouchers, spreadsheets of private students, etc.
* No benefits will be processed unless all these criteria are met.

Please contact Bettina Covo at (212) 245-4802, ext. 152 or click here to arrange an appointment. All checks and completed paperwork should be sent to Bettina Covo, Local 802, 322 West 48th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10036.

MAKE NEW CONTACTS BY ATTENDING A NETWORKING MEETING WITH US!

Would

you like to share networking tips with fellow musicians? Local 802's monthly Musicians Networking Group is ready for you!

Get inside information on our industry, connect with fellow musicians, and hear from special guests, including professional life coaches and Local 802 union reps. Refreshments are always served!

The next gathering is Wednesday, May 18, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. here at Local 802. It's free, but RSVP's are required*. Limited same-day registrations are available as space allows. Presented by Local 802 and the Actors Fund.

*To RSVP now or for more info, click here.

CAREERS IN THE HEALING ARTS FOR MUSICIANS

Musicians have unique abilities in listening, empathy and creativity that make them well suited for careers in the healing arts, including music therapy, massage therapy, personal training, social work, psychotherapy and speech therapy.

Hear from musicians and other artists who have pursued education and training to develop sideline and second careers in the healing arts.

Thursday, May 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., here at Local 802. Free. No reservations necessary; just show up. For more information, click here.

TIME TO BUY A NEW INSTRUMENT?

SAVE THE DATE! The Actors Federal Credit Union announces a special Loan Day on Wednesday, June 1 for musicians at Local 802.

The Actors Federal Credit Union -- which is open to all Local 802 musicians -- has lowered its rates on musical instrument loans and is inviting members of Local 802 to its Loan Day on Wednesday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Local 802. Rates for musical instrument loans range from 4.50 percent to 4.99 percent, up to a maximum amount of $250,000. Complete details are available here.

Members interested in financing with ActorsFCU must bring current government issued photo ID, proof of current income, and the top two pages of last year's tax return. Questions are welcome at (212) 869-8926. Press option 4.

(ActorsFCU serves nearly 25,000 members and has assets of more than $208 million. Any member of Local 802 may join the credit union. To learn more about membership and its benefits, see here.)

MARY WHITAKER CASE -- SENTENCING UPDATE

As many know, Local 802 member Mary Whitaker was murdered on Aug. 20, 2014 at her home in Chautauqua, New York. She was only 61 when she was killed and she had been a member since 1976.

Both defendants have pled guilty. The sentencing dates are currently as follows:

FEDERAL SENTENCING

Jonathan Conklin (May 19 at 10 a.m.) and Charles Sanford (May 19 at 11 a.m.). Location: U.S. Courthouse, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo

STATE SENTENCING

Jonathan Conklin (May 18 at 1 p.m.) and Charles Sanford (May 20 at 9:30 a.m.). Location: Chautauqua County Courthouse, 1 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757

As before, this information could change, but these current sentencing dates have now remained in place since mid-March. Updates are posted here.

LOCAL 802 WINS FIRST PLACE!

Local 802's Allegro magazine is a top labor publication in NYC!

Allegro has won first prize in general excellence in the annual NYC labor journalism contest sponsored by the Metropolitan Labor Communications Council. Allegro is a great place to read compelling stories written by fellow musicians...as well as find the latest audition announcements! Thank you to all members who write for Allegro. To contribute a story to Allegro, click here for details.

NEW DATE! NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 at 5 P.M. AT LOCAL 802

NEXT NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION: THURSDAY, MAY 19 AT 11 A.M. IN THE EXECUTIVE BOARD ROOM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (212) 245-4802, EXT. 111 OR CLICK HERE.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE OF OUR UNION MAGAZINE ALLEGRO.

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GET A LOAN FOR THAT NEW INSTRUMENT YOU'VE BEEN WANTING!

Loan rates have been slashed at the Actors Federal Credit Union. All Local 802 members are invited to join the credit union. Click here for more information on loans.

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