Fundraiser Postponed to 2022

Dear Friends, with sadness we have decided to POSTPONE the fundraiser for next week. Through the planning process we found that many friends and patrons said they are still reluctant to go to in-person events. We plan to reschedule for Spring or Summer of 2022, when society is more open. Any of you who Rsvp'd for the event can choose to have their donations returned or paid forward to when the event happens in the future. Patrick, the planning committee and I thank you so much!

Nov 4th-6pm Filmmakers Fundraiser & Evening

Friends, on Thursday November 4th we gather at the Women's Club of Mpls for a fundraiser for the next movie about Patrick Scully, "The Dance is Not Over: The Patrick Scully Story”.

I hope y'all can make it!

Please RSVP by this Thursday as we need to know our numbers for catering and drink!

Patrick, myself and our team of merry collaborators are planning a magical night of story, performance and film. You will immerse yourselves into an evening of generosity, art, hors d'oeuvres, drinks (cash bar), dancing and a red carpet. All this to raise the final funds to complete Mark Wojahn’s film which documents the life and work of Patrick Scully.

When: Thursday, November 4 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm

Where: The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis | 410 Oak Grove Street Mpls, MN 55405

Cost: Free with a suggested donation, RSVP here!

Proof of vaccination and an ID is required for attendance and must be presented at the door. We ask all to be masked inside if you are not eating and drinking.

Reservations required here on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filmmakers-fundraiser-evening-tickets-180403079467

Scheduled to Appear

Patrick Scully + Mark Wojahn, Director + Greg Winter, Director of Photography + Siama Matuzungidi and Dallas Johnson, musicians + Eyenga Bokamba, painter, writer and performance artist + Andrew Peterson of Film North + DJ Cyn Collins + Laura Stone-Jeraj pianist + Clips of the Leaves of Grass-Illumminated + The Dance Is Not Over: The Patrick Scully Story

“The Dance is Not Over: The Patrick Scully Story,” documents and celebrates the life and work of Minneapolis’ well-known gay dancer, performance artist, storyteller, and activist. Patrick’s story chronicles the events of a generation and is critically important to document for future generations. The completed film will be available on streaming services and will be preserved at the University of Minnesota’s Tretter Collection of Patrick Scully.

All donations will be designated for the completion of this work.

Funders giving $20,000 will be credited as Executive Producers

$10,000 will be credited as Producers

$5,000 will be credited as Associate Producers

Any amount will also be listed in the credits of the film.

Our goal is to raise $65,000 to fully fund and ensure that Patrick’s story – which in many ways is all our stories – gets told.

We have raised or pledged over 10% so far! Thank you!

I want to thank all, Wendy, Shane, Alberta, Rebecca, Jiame, Catherine, Helen and Brian! We have raised or have over $10,000 pledged!

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filmmakers-fundraiser-evening-tickets-180403079467 view on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/2BCJsu9zN

Donations Link:

Tax deductible: https://filmnorth.org/fiscally-sponsored-projects/patrick-scully-the-dance-is-not-over/

Non-tax deductible: https://www.gofundme.com/f/patrick-scully-moviethe-dance-is-not-over

For more information, contact Mark Wojahn and Patrick Scully at (612) 568-3178 or email at xlart2@gmail.com.

Thanks to all who attended or streamed "Leaves" at the Twin Cities Film Fest. The fesitval runs October 21-30th at the Showplace Icon Theaters in St. Louis Park. Here is a link to stream the film. https://twincitiesfilmfest.org/theater-event/leaves-of-grass-illuminated

Thanks for all your love and help with this project!

Mark Wojahn

director

"Leaves of Grass" Premieres at TCFF

"Leaves of Grass" premiered at the TCFF to an in-person audience, the crew celebrated it's success with a dinner earilier, walked the red carpet and took a Q&A after the film with Asst.festival mgr Bill Cooper.

A fun time was had, it was amazing to see it on the big screen! Wow! Thank you TCFF for the beautiful projection. Thanks to all that came out in person and online! “Leaves” will continue to stream until 10/30! Tickets are still available. Here is the best link to buy, https://twincitiesfilmfest.org/.../leaves-of-grass.../

10 Days away until TCFF Premiere!

We're ten 10 days away from our premiere at the Twin Cities Film Fest. Here's a link for tickets. https://twincitiesfilmfest.org/theater-event/leaves-of-grass-illuminated/

Here is the official trailer for Leaves of Grass- Illuminated.

October Film Update

We have a big month coming up!

We have Leaves of Grass premiering at the Twin Cities Film Fest October 23rd and a big fundraiser at The Women's Club of Minneapolis on November 4th!  It will be the World Premiere of "Leaves of Grass: Illuminated"  at the Twin Cities Film Fest. The fesitval runs October 21-30th at the Showplace Icon Theaters in St. Louis Park. There will be an in-person screening and also a virtual event for those who prefer to watch at home. Our in-person screening will be at 830pm on Saturday the 23rd. Come early to see Patrick on the red carpet.

As most of you know, this movie documents the live performance of Scully's Walt Whitman at the Guthrie theater. I am so excited and can't wait for y'all to see this performance of Patrick's on the big screen!

Here is the link for tickets, https://twincitiesfilmfest.org/theater-event/leaves-of-grass-illuminated

The other news that we are excited to share with you is,

Patrick Scully and Mark Wojahn invite you to a Filmmaker’s Evening and Fundraiser to complete the new documentary “The Dance is Not Over: The Patrick Scully Story”

Thursday, November 4 | 6:00 – 9:00 pm

The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis | 410 Oak Grove Street

Dive into an evening of performance and film, hors d’ oeuvres and drinks, dancing and red carpets to raise the final funds to complete Mark Wojahn’s film that documents the life and work of Patrick Scully.

“The Dance is Not Over: The Patrick Scully Story,” documents and celebrates the life and work of Minneapolis’ well-known Gay dancer, performance artist, storyteller, and activist. Patrick’s story chronicles the events of a generation and is critically important to document for future generations. The completed film will be available on streaming services and will be preserved at the University of Minnesota’s Tretter Collection of Patrick Scully.

All donations will be designated for the completion of this work.

Funders giving $20,000 will be credited as Executive Producers

$10,000 will be credited as Producers

$5,000 will be credited as Associate Producers

Any amount will also be listed in the credits of the film.

Our goal is to raise $65,000 to fully fund and ensure that Patrick’s story – which in many ways is all our stories – gets told.

I want to thank Lee, Margaret, Wilbur & June for the $1558 we raised in the last 30 days!

In addition to screening clips from “The Dance is Not Over: The Patrick Scully Story,” scenes from “Leaves of Grass – Illuminated,” a related Wojahn documentary of Patrick’s show at the Guthrie Theater, will also be presented. (“Leaves of Grass – Illuminated” will premiere October 23rd at the Twin Cities Film Festival.)

Scheduled to Appear

Patrick Scully + Mark Wojahn, Director + Greg Winter, Director of Photography + Siama Matuzungidi and Dallas Johnson, musicians + Eyenga Bokamba, painter, writer and performance artist + DJ Cyn Collins

Suggested minimum donation - $100

Proof of vaccination and an ID is required for attendance and must be presented at the door.

Reservations required here on Eventbrite

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filmmakers-fundraiser-evening-tickets-180403079467 view on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/2BCJsu9zN

Donations Link:

Tax deductible: https://filmnorth.org/fiscally-sponsored-projects/patrick-scully-the-dance-is-not-over/
Non-tax deductible: https://www.gofundme.com/f/patrick-scully-moviethe-dance-is-not-over

For more information, contact Mark Wojahn and Patrick Scully   via email at xlart2@gmail.com.

Thanks for all your love and help with this project!

Mark Wojahn
director