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DJ Ankia
@ankia

Based in NYC by way of Sydney, Australia, Ankia has over 13+ years of Djaying under her belt. Her love for music is evident having immersed her entire career and life in the music scene, in addition to Djaying, Ankia spent half a decade as a radio host, hosting her own radio show (on one of Sydney’s top independent radio stations), as well as accruing 10+ years in the record industry working with the likes of Adele, M.I.A, Vampire Weekend, Radiohead, The xx.

As a full-time DJ, Ankia curates the soundtrack to many of NYC’s hottest clubs and has amassed a growing list of corporate and private clients impressed with not only her skills behind the decks, but also with her diverse taste in music and her unforgettable ability to transform a room.

Ankia’s list of clients include Soho House, AppleTV+, MAC Cosmetics, Nordstrom, H&M, TopShop, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Ave, Adidas and Footlocker to name just a few. She has spun alongside such acclaimed artists as Anderson. Paak, Just Blaze, Run The Jewels, opened for En Vogue, DJ Scratch, Stretch Armstrong, St. Vincent, Awkwafina, Deborah Cox plus many others, and has played for a former President of The United States & First Lady. She has appeared on such lauded radio shows as Sway in the Morning (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022) where, subsequently, her mix went on to be featured as one of the ‘Best Mixes of The Year’ and she has appeared on Australia’s national leading radio network Triple J and Vans’ Channel66.

A star party rocker, Ankia seamlessly mixes and blends an array of genres; from hip hop and classics to house, dancehall, R&B and today’s latest hits. Adept at reading a crowd and getting a party jumping, she has held residencies and is a regular at a multitude of establishments, from high-end boutique lounges such as Soho House, Mr Purple, The Blond, W Hotel to Downtown and Brooklyn hotspots. With patrons like Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Trey Songz and Sam Smith at her sets and shows, Ankia has no plans of letting up…in fact she’s only just getting started!

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ARNOLDITO
@venegaseddie

Arnoldito is a project created by Eddie Venegas, a New York-based, Venezuelan violinist, trombonist, and composer. He performs regularly with a variety of Latin, jazz, classical, and popular music ensembles, as well as in the pit on various Broadway shows. He is currently teaching in residence at New Jersey City University.

Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Eddie first began playing the violin as a child. He moved to New York City to study with Daniel Phillips of the Orion String Quartet at The Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where he obtained his Bachelors and Masters in Performance of Classical Violin. He is a self-taught trombonist.

Eddie toured for many years with Grammy Award-winning salsa singer, Marc Anthony, doubling on trombone and as violin soloist. He is a founding member of Los Hacheros and proud member of the legendary charanga band, Orquesta Broadway. His extensive background in Latin music has included performances with Pedrito Martinez at Central Park’s SummerStage, with reggaeton star Don Omar at Madison Square Garden, and national tours with Sonia de Los Santos, performing Latin American family music for young audiences.

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Overview
Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in NYC bars.
Welcome to Lectures on Tap
Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn!

Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.

📚 Lecture: “Cinema Under Control: Movies Made in Totalitarian Regimes”
🎤 Speaker: Professor Isabella Tecson

Join us for a thought-provoking evening with Professor Isabella Tecson as she explores the complex world of cinema produced under authoritarian and totalitarian regimes. While propaganda certainly plays a role, many films from these regimes often defy obvious political messaging.

From examining Nazi influences in film aesthetics to the peculiarities of North Korean animated films, this lecture will delve into how storytelling survives and adapts in environments of censorship and fear. Is it possible for a movie to simply be a movie when it is crafted by the state? Together, we’ll view select films and discuss their implications.

Isabella Tecson is an adjunct professor of screenwriting, creative writing, and English at Queens College and CCNY, as well as a creative nonfiction MFA candidate. With nearly a decade of experience as a script doctor, she has contributed to numerous documentaries and indie films. Expect insights delivered with her unique humor and extensive knowledge of film history.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with cinema’s darker insights with Professor Isabella Tecson!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda:
6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
6:55 PM – Host introduction
7:00 PM – Lecture begins
7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round
8:30 PM – Wrap up.

Come join us for an evening with Wildshut Brewery by Stiegl at Radegast Hall & Biergarten.

Bier Church VI features Stiegl’s boutique brewery called Wildshut. It is an experimental slow brewing facility outside of Salzburg in the Austrian alps.

This product is going to be flown from Austria to the states, and shipped directly to Radegast Hall, specifically for this event. It doesn’t get more exclusive than that. From grain to pour, this hyper-local, Austrian produced brew, will be right at your fingertips in Brooklyn, NY.

Like the VIP dinners before, we will celebrate the year with a night of beer drinking and community, examining the culture and bohemian tradition of beer as we know it. This event invites beer enthusiasts and epicureans alike to explore the age-old question, “Why beer?” – because, really, why not?

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JHN SWN (John Swan) is a New York based DJ/producer,
and DJ Instructor at Superior Elevation Records.
Swan began DJing in 1999 playing for break dancing events and
underground parties throughout the midwest as well as winning DJ
battles across the USA and competing in various world finals. His
technical skill set and background serving various dance
communities allow Swan to mix genres across the funk, disco ,
house and electronic spectrum with style and grace . His passion
music and movement radiates through his performances whether
it’
s vinyl, digital or a hybrid live set.
Since arriving to NYC in 2008 John has played parties for Soul In
The Horn with Natasha Diggs, at The Lot Radio w/DJ Koco, Golden
Record events alongside Ash Lauren, Dam Funk, DJ Spinna,
Marcellus Pittman, Large Professor, Resolute NYC, House Of Yes,
Zulu Nation & Rock Steady Crew anniversaries, and many more
while also performing as the turntablist in his live band West
Division

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