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William G. Tachau

I'm interested to learn from your new article that Tachau "worked as a draftsman from 1896 to 1897 in the architectural firm of Lamb and Rich," and I would like to pinpoint a citation for this information. I didn't see this information in the source at the end of the paragraph. Thanks! --Galafuji-verlag (talk) 01:59, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

Never mind, it's right there on the front page of the cited source where I should have seen it. --Galafuji-verlag (talk) 00:58, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

The Acker family

I saw you restored the article on Syboat Acker. The reason I redirected it earlier was that there didn't seem to be enough material for an independent article. Is Syboat noteworthy for any reason other than his relation to the more famous Ackers? If so, that should be included in the article, but if not, I don't think there's much point in having a separate article for him. Let me know what you think on my talk page. --Robth^Talk 04:43, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

Sounds good; if you could edit the article to make it clear that it deserves to be a standalone article on those grounds, that would be great; that way it'll be less likely that someone else will come along and redirect it in the future. --Robth^Talk 04:58, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

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Dirck Storm

I also am a direct descendant of Dirck Storm through David Storm. I did alittle work on his article and I can't thank you enough for getting it started. If I can be of any help please just ask. --Lord Balin 11:48, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

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Definition of adaptively reused churches: Adaptively Reused is an historic preservation / architectural conservation term for the reuse of a structure. For churches, this would include continuation as a church but for a different Christian denomination. I've distinguished "Adaptively Reused churches" from "Former churches" because former churches could refer to any church building no longer used as a church, which would include demolition, closure, abandonment, ruin, etc. Hope this clarifies that neither category is really a subcategory of each other, although they do heavily overlap. I would add your St Thomas A Beckett Church turned residential to both Former churches and Adaptively Reused churches categories.

In my own work, I distinguished reuse from 9.2 to 9.31 -- 9.1. Religious: Original Denomination Continued Use 9.2. Religious: Original Denomination Specialized uses 9.3. Religious: Original Denomination Religious Order 9.4. Religious: Original Denomination Sharing Space with Another Denomination 9.5. Religious: Original Denomination Mixed-use with Active Worship Services 9.6. Religious: Original Denomination Ownership for Sympathetic Non-worship Use 9.7. Religious: Transfer to Mainline Denomination 9.8. Institutional Religious: Use as Chapel 9.9. Religious: Transfer to Less Established Denomination 9.10. Religious: Transfer to Another Religion 9.11. Civic: Everyday Public Access (Post Office / Visitor Information / Heritage Center) 9.12. Civic / Social: Care-giving Social Venues / Community Centers for Youth/Childcare or Elderly / Community Outreach Centers 9.13. Cultural: Performance Venues (Concert Halls, Arts Centers, Theaters, etc.) 9.14. Cultural: Library 9.15. Cultural: Museum 9.16. Institutional: Use as a Library or Museum, or Other Venue Run by a University, or Wealthy Private School/Non-profit, etc. 9.17. Commercial Cultural: Gallery 9.18. Commercial Cultural: Craft/Studio/Workshop Space 9.19. Commercial Social: Tea Room, Coffee Shop 9.20. Commercial Social: Sports Hall 9.21. Commercial Cultural: Musical Recording or Rehearsal Space 9.22. Commercial Social: Restaurant 9.23. Commercial Social: Bar / Nightclub 9.24. Commercial: Retail 9.25. Storage 9.26. Residential 9.27. Offices 9.28. Light Industrial / Garage 9.29. Heavy Industrial 9.30. Agriculture 9.31. Columbaria / Funereal —Preceding unsigned comment added by James Russiello (talk • contribs) 20:23, 10 February 2010

Rook Lane Chapel turned arts centre, Glenside Museum, St. Paul's Church, Bristol (now circus skills school) and St Werburgh's Church, Bristol (now climbing centre) are all good examples (the latter two have both been published extensively in adaptive reuse journals as preeminent examples). In fact, St. Paul's Church is a good example of how to distinguish an adaptively reused church from a closed church because it is owned by the Churches Conservation Trust and still consecrated (and thus NOT a closed church).

The key defining quality of a adaptively reused church is that the structure should have been first purpose-built as a church and then been reused for another program. Example: If a structure was built as a synagogue and then converted into a church and then adaptively reused as a office building, it would be an adaptively reused synagogue.

Hi. I was wondering how this new category of yours differed from category:Former church buildings. Is the capital "R" in "Reused" deliberate? It suggests that it's some sort of title, but I'm assuming that's not the case. So who decides whether it's an "adaptively reused" church? Yours slightly puzzled, Bencherlite ^Talk 20:14, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

Do you intend answering, or are you just going to fill the category without explanation – and without using edit summaries? Bencherlite ^Talk 20:18, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

In any event, I can't see how this church or this church can possibly count as "reused" ("adaptively" or otherwise) when they're both closed, without new uses. Bencherlite ^Talk 20:23, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply. Another mistake: this one is another closed church, not reused, so please take more care with your edits. Again, who says that these are "Adaptively Reused" churches? You, or someone else? Again, why the capital letter "R"? Bencherlite ^Talk 20:31, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

What is the definition of an Adaptively Reused churches - I've been contributing to quite a few articles on old churches & its not a term I'm familiar with. Would St Thomas A Beckett Church which is now a private house count? What about churches/chapels which are now used by a different church?— Rod ^talk 20:50, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

What about Rook Lane Chapel which is now an arts centre or Glenside Museum (chapel now museum), St. Paul's Church, Bristol (now circus skills school) and St Werburgh's Church, Bristol (now climbing centre)?— Rod ^talk 20:59, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

I suggest we rename this category to "Secularized churches", which is what the Commons category is called. It makes a bit more sense ... not all former church buildings have yet been reused (as noted above), nor will they all be reused for religious purposes. At the very least the "r" should not be capitalized. Daniel Case (talk) 23:19, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

Addendum: this should apply only to churches that have been reused for nonreligious purposes. A church building converted to a mosque or synagogue (they do exist) has obviously not been secularized. And where such use has been established, not just proposed. I would consider that you take Dutch Reformed Church (Newburgh, New York) out of the category since, while it has been deconsecrated and proposals exist for using it as a community center, none have yet been implemented. Daniel Case (talk) 23:24, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

James, just so you know, you needn't have written that long passage above because we do have an article on adaptive reuse. Daniel Case (talk) 23:28, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

I'll agree with you on Dutch Reformed Church (Newburgh, New York). Perhaps the 'r' could be lower case but I still believe there is a need for a separate category for adaptive reuse. I do not know why "secularized churches" is different from the much larger category of "former churches." I believe those two could be merged, but the category of adaptively reused churches should include non-secularized churches that have been reused by other Christian denominations, religions, or maintain mixed use (possibly secular) programs but remain (at least consecrated) churches (such as St. Paul's Church, Bristol).

You forgot to sign that. It's just that "adaptively reused" is a bit awkward. Actually, how about "repurposed churches", which covers any reuse, for another religion or for nightclubs or whatever. That's also a fairly common term. Daniel Case (talk) 12:24, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

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I have a bit more information - I'll drop it onto the discussion page for Mr. Wright. --Snow (talk) 17:20, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

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Henry Engelbert and Our Lady of Sorrows Church (New York City)

Hello James,

It's always nice to see someone else who's interested in this nearly-forgotten architect. I noticed you added Our Lady of Sorrows Church to the works of Henry Engelbert. However, this church was already listed in the article, a bit further up on the page. I've taken the liberty of undoing your edit -- but the church is still listed in the article.

By the way, are you sure the name of the church should be in the possessive form? ( Our Lady of Sorrows's Church (New York City) ) I noticed that on the Archdiocese of New York website http://www.archny.org/parish-search/index.cfm, they don't use the possessive form. Canadian2006 (talk) 19:31, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

Greetings. I don't know much of Engelbert's work but I am quite attached to the less known architects of this period.

My mistake for the double listing. Thank you for deleting the redundant item. I have to add the citation for Engelbert to the list and the church article (http://www.nycago.org/Organs/NYC/html/OurLadySorrows.html). Normally, I add the references while I create the articles but I I neglected to do that. I created all of the RC church articles for the Archdiocese of New York rather hastily. (Hoping that other people would add more interesting details.) In my rush, I prefer the possessive for churches. However, for this church, I think it is best to be moved to Church of Our Lady of Sorrow (New York City). If the possessive is kept, it has to be done correctly (I have it wrong) Our Lady of Sorrows' Church (New York City)--James R(talk)

Nice meeting you

Yeah, it was a pleasure seeing some Wikipedians in real life. As far as project WP:NRHP, I'll only suggest it if it helps you do what you really want to do - which looks like churches and architects - which are probably pretty close. I stripped out most of the churches in Westchester County on my user page User:Smallbones/WestchesterChurches. This is only to demonstrate that there are lots of recognized churches that folks would love to have you work on. I'll guess that at least 10% of the 85,000 NRHP listings are churches. One nice thing about concentrating on NRHP sites, is that there is usually some reasonably good documentation - e.g. the NRHP Nomination forms. I'll come back with a link to a Pennsylvania church nomination form - NY State links will be done in a different system, but you could probably find the right link at Wikipedia:WikiProject_National_Register_of_Historic_Places/Editor_help#New_York (or maybe ask User:Daniel Case).

All the best, Smallbones (talk) 03:53, 16 January 2011 (UTC)

M.L.Wolf, 1981, NRHP Nomination Form for St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Enter "public" for ID and "public" for password to access the site.

Thank you for your comments, James

I am very new at this but I did want to get back to you about your message to my talk page. I agree with everything you said there and I think it would be valuable if we stayed in contact. I have my email address activated here and you can feel free to contact me there.

We obviously share an interest in religious architecture. In my case I have limited myself to catholic churches but there are plenty of them some 50,000 in the US. I hope to identify the architects for as many as possible. The information is being stored in an sql-server database but that does no one else any good. This is where wikipedia provides what I believe to be an indespensible opportunity to share this kind of valuable information (otherwise available only in archives and libraries) to others.

Right now my main concentration is Connecticut where I have been able to obtain architects for some 200 of the 375 churches there. To that end I will be visiting the archives of the archdiocese of Hartford later in the week where I have received some significant help before. I also have a great deal of information on Massachusetts (where I live) and New York, with some information on the most distinguished achitects throughout the country.

Most of the information I've acquired over the years comes from local resources. Of late some material is available on line but still most of what can be found is locked up in the public libraries, archives and building departments of the various communities. Obviously this makes it hard to get this information. I've been considering some other options, Facebook comes to mind but I want to think that through a bit more before I go that route.

Please feel free to contact me, I'm interested in your thoughts and I think we could help one another out. Lukascb (talk) 18:34, 19 January 2011 (UTC)

St. Michael the Archangel's Church (Bridgeport, Connecticut)

Please undo your edits/redirect. I wrote the article about parish not church. Also church is a part of the parish , so your redirect to church is wrong. Of course, you always welcome to write article about the church within this parish.--WlaKom (talk) 14:38, 20 January 2011 (UTC)

St. Adalbert's Church (Providence, Rhode Island)

Please also undo your edits/redirect for this article for above reason. If you did redirects more my "parish" articles -> "church" for the same reason, please undo them. Thank you for correcting the previous one.--WlaKom (talk) 16:17, 20 January 2011 (UTC)

Sorting parishes

Please rewert your edits related to sorting. Parishes are sorted by city as deafault. If you want to sort, additionaly, by name you can add |{{PAGENAME}}. See the mess in Category:Roman Catholic parishes in Connecticut. Do not modify {{DEFAULTSORT:City name}}--WlaKom (talk) 08:34, 21 January 2011 (UTC)

Can you point to a discussion where there was a consensus to sort parishes by city? This seems contrary to most categorization styles. LadyofShalott 16:01, 21 January 2011 (UTC)

Discussion? Parishes are sorted by location everywhere like other items. Location is the basic for sorting. Continent -> Country -> State -> City or other location. See other articles for sorting. Of course you can also sort them by patron. It you disagree, you can submit it for discussion before you change it. Also, remember, the parish means area, the church means building. Don't mix it. --WlaKom (talk) 16:19, 21 January 2011 (UTC)

I have to just state my own background has been entirely with church building articles and not parishes, mainly historic building articles in the US, UK, and Ireland. I was unaware there were parish listings. Nearly all of the RC Church building articles include the history of the parish, the main church of the parish, and a list of associated chapels of ease or mission churches within the parish. If these are highly significant, the associated chapel of ease receives its own article. But most likely it is just listed under a chapter heading. All building articles are filed under the primary dedication to prevent their cluttering as a random list of starting with "Church of..." vs. "Saint" or "Holy...". Additionally, a number of counties, towns & cities have categories for Churches in town, state. Surely parishes could be grouped more easily that way.--James R

We can't create our own naming. If official name of the church (building) is: "St. Michael the Archangel Church", we have to use it as is, and add only location. If name of the parish (named by bishop by decree) is "St. Michael the Archangel", we can't name it as the church. It all depends on what it's about the article, if most of the text relates to the parish, in the name of the article should be a parish church and the description of the church included in the section. If the text of the church is very large, it should be a separate article about the church. In this way, articles are divided plWiki. Worse is if the article is just one sentence. Step should be: Province /Metropolis -> Archdiocese/Diocese -> Parish -> Church/Chapel. --WlaKom (talk) 17:07, 21 January 2011 (UTC)

BTW. If you want to sort by patron one of the category, you can add {{|PAGENEME}} after the name of the category. --WlaKom (talk) 17:11, 21 January 2011 (UTC)

I think you are looking for something like this Category:Church building disambiguation pages. You can create similar one for parishes Category:Parish disambiguation pages. --WlaKom (talk) 18:37, 21 January 2011 (UTC)

Let's discuss your concerns

and I'll amke whatever changes are required. I appreciate your interest.Lukascb (talk) 21:37, 21 January 2011 (UTC)

non-notable church articles

Please see User talk:Lukascb/Church#non-notable church articles, regarding the church article now at St. Mark Church (Stratford, Connecticut) and many other similar ones. These appear not to meet Wikipedia notability standards. I'll open an AFD about that one. Please stop creating new articles for now. --do ncr am 03:43, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

Nomination of St. Mark Church (Stratford, Connecticut) for deletion

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Hi James Russiello, i hope you will comment within the AFD. It is a multiple-article AFD covering 3 New york city churches and 60 or so Connecticut ones, and more by extension. I also encourage editor User talk:Lucascb to comment in the AFD but perceive you to be perhaps more experienced. I hope you both will understand the AFD is important, but hopefully will result in understanding being reached and some/many of the articles being kept. I think there has to be some line drawn, upon your and/or Lucascb's suggestion, about which ones are notable vs. which ones not. Looking forward to your participation. --do ncr am 02:49, 24 January 2011 (UTC)

Hi, James Russiello, I am responding to your message to me about this mass deletion AFD. I have read over part of the very long deletion request and responses. Much as I would like to be of assistance, I am not sure where I would stand on the deletion of St. Mark Church (Stratford, Connecticut), or of any of the other Connecticut churches. I understand the distinction between the church building and the parish. What I am going to do is examine the three New York City churches for possible improvements. I am also going to ask do ncr am about the process on multiple deletions. I have participated in AfD discussions many times on individual articles, on persons, topics, and buildings, but never on a multiple deletion request. --DThomsen8 (talk) 21:11, 24 January 2011 (UTC)

Many thanks, the current discussion on the AFD is almost overwhelming, I'd appreciate the special attention with my three NYC church articles. Regardss, JR

Take a look at the sources provided on the talk pages of the two active churches. I posted questions to doncram, and will await his response before doing more with the NYC churches. --DThomsen8 (talk) 22:55, 24 January 2011 (UTC)

Clutter

With your permission i would like to place the template for User:MiszaBot_III to archive your talk page. This will keep you talk page clean and clutter free of old topics that have passed, yet you will still have access to them if needed. Cheers, Darkskynet (talk) 05:18, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

A OK, work away.

It's done. Cheers, --Darkskynet (talk) 22:56, 25 January 2011 (UTC)

Online Ambassadors

I saw the quality of your contributions at DYK and clicked on over to your user page and was pretty impressed. Would you be interested in helping with the WP:Online_Ambassadors program? It's really a great opportunity to help university students become Wikipedia contributers. I hope you apply to become an ambassador, Sadads (talk) 23:28, 25 January 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/St. Mark Church (Stratford, Connecticut) - One list needed

Please note my request, Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/St. Mark Church (Stratford, Connecticut)#One list needed and comment or volunteer to make a list. --DThomsen8 (talk) 14:03, 28 January 2011 (UTC)

James Murphy (architect)

Look at Talk:James Murphy (architect) and notice the templates used for the architect, and also the historical information about the church added to the description of the image in Wikimedia Commons. This should be repeated in any articles about church architects you create or update.--DThomsen8 (talk) 01:52, 29 January 2011 (UTC)

Hi, thank you. I will consult this in the future.---James R (talk)

NY Times article about St. Kiril and Metodi Eastern Orthodox Church

I nominated your article Saints Kiril & Metodij Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese Cathedral at DYK, perhaps prematurely, since I find issues with the references that I cannot fully resolve. In looking for information, however, I found the following link to an article about the church: http://www.nytimes.com/1984/05/13/nyregion/showpiece-for-bulgarian-americans.html

I don't have free access to the NYTimes to see the rest of the article; perhaps you do. --Orlady (talk) 18:23, 29 January 2011 (UTC)

Hi, I;m working on finding a copy of this article. I do not have full access either.---James R (talk)

DYK for Our Lady of Victory Church (Manhattan)

On 2 February 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Our Lady of Victory Church (Manhattan), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that New York's "War Memorial Church" was founded in 1944 by the Apostolic Vicar for the U.S. Armed Forces before Allied victory was assured? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:04, 2 February 2011 (UTC)

Our Lady of Vilnius Church (New York City) DYK

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The Contribution Team cordially invites you to Imperial College London

For our first official recruitment drive! Starting on Wednesday the 9th of February at 12:30pm. We would love to have you!

All Hail The Muffin Nor does it taste nice... 19:12, 5 February 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of SS. Cyril, Methodius, and Raphael's Church (New York City)

Hello! Your submission of SS. Cyril, Methodius, and Raphael's Church (New York City) at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Agne ^Cheese/^Wine 11:05, 7 February 2011 (UTC)

Also, St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York) is not eligible for DYK, as the expansion was not anywhere close to the five times expansion required. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 04:25, 8 February 2011 (UTC)

Our Lady of Victory Church (Manhattan)

Regarding your latest addition, are you sure it was the Bronx? I ask because there's one in Brooklyn, at Throop Ave and McDonough Street, built 1891-1895, designed by Thomas E. Houghton, accoring to White, Norval & Willensky, Elliot (2000). AIA Guide to New York City (4th ed.). New York: Three Rivers Press. ISBN 978-0-8129-3107-5.. Could there be three? Beyond My Ken (talk) 19:04, 7 February 2011 (UTC)

Hi, that's fascinating that there are more than one (I thought it was initially an unusual name that stood out). I double-checked the Times article and it referred to Our Lady of Victory Church, Bronx, twice. No address was given but I haven't seen that church listed in any of the Archdiocese parish lists for active or closed parishes (it could be run by an Order or another peculiar so it wouldn't be on that list). Alternatively, the NYTimes printed Bronx when they meant to print Brooklyn, twice.

I think you've got to go with what the RS says, so I guess that (across time) there have been at least 3 OLoV Churches in NYC. Beyond My Ken (talk) 21:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)

Right, turns out there is a Our Lady of Victory Church (Bronx, New York), and it's still active.

Don't forget to add both to Our Lady of Victory (disambiguation) when you're done. Best, Beyond My Ken (talk) 23:39, 7 February 2011 (UTC)

Incidentally, it's for this very reason -- multiple churches in the city by the same name -- that generally it's better to use "(Manhattan)" as a dismabiguator rather than "{New York City)", especially for older churches. Before 1899, "New York City" meant Manhattan, and Brooklyn was a separate city, so they often have institutions with the same or very similar names, which can cause confusion.

I've just moved the "Church of the Holy Redeemer" article from "{New York City)" to "(Manhattan}". I don't know if there's another church by that name in one of the other boroughs, but we're better safe than sorry, unless we're dead certain that the thing in Manhattan is the only one in the city. Beyond My Ken (talk) 23:45, 7 February 2011 (UTC)

Yes. I've tried raising this point in discussions. And yes, I am familiar with the 1 January 1898 city merger between the largest and third largest cities in the union. I go with NYC because they are the more notable churches (generally) and when I started there were so few church articles. Now Manhattan makes much more sense. However, since its (Brooklyn, New York),(Queens, New York), etc. I always feel it should be (Manhattan, New York), which is somewhat redundant since there are few other Manhattan's around (except for Kansas). I still think it's good to at least have the article start out as New York City and then get moved (keeping the NYC redirect) to Manhattan. Do you know of any discussions on the location naming of buildings. I am against the comma separation of towns and the X of town type titles.---James R (talk)

No, I usually try to keep away from those discussions, because they mostly generate more heat than light. Beyond My Ken (talk) 23:57, 7 February 2011 (UTC)

Fair enough. There was a pretty big squabble going on right now between churches and parishes.

Nomination of St. Francis Xavier's Church (Bronx, New York) for deletion

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February 2011

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NYC church dab pages

Hi, I just wanted to let you know there's a problem with these church disambiguation pages you've been creating. Per WP:INCDAB, you shouldn't be creating disambiguation pages with qualified names (i.e., parentheses in the title), but instead redirecting to the higher-level disambig. For instance, I merged the content from St. Jerome's Church (New York City) into St. Jerome Church and turned it into a redirect. All of them will have to be done this way. --JaGa^talk 16:24, 9 February 2011 (UTC)

OK, thanks for the advice. I'll stop doing that and will work on correcting the previous edits.

Dunlap ref

Hi. Not every author of a ref has, or ever will have, a Wikipedia article about them -- most, in fact, never will -- so there's no need to wikilink the author's name when you're adding a ref, unless you know they have an article, or suspect that they might (or should) have one in the future. Also, for refs, library-style (last name first) is preferred. Best, Beyond My Ken (talk) 00:58, 10 February 2011 (UTC)

True enough, I'm a stickler for Turabian style footnoting but if Wikipedia's style is last name first, I'll try that. Two of the three authors for the AIA Guide to NYC have articles so I'm always holding out hope that Dunlap gets his due. His articles in the Times are cited in Wikipedia a lot.---James R (talk)

I'll help any way I can

James:

I'm not at all sure if I can be of any help to you, or for that matter to myself. The nehilists seem to have complete control here.

I've read your article and find it very worthwhile. There are literally thousands of articals on Wikipedia right now that are not as worthy as what you've written here.

And I can see that you have spent what must be a great deal of time and personal effort adding a whole series of small articals about Catholic Churches throughout the New York Area. These are similar to those I wrote on Connecticut. Personally I believe this to be a very excellent beginning to establish the neglected history of these buildings and their architects. The very fact that you have a framework of all of these churches out there is very, very helpful in beginning to organize this large collection of art so that others that follow us will have it available to them. Isn't that something that Wikipedia would support?

I'm very troubled that the individual who flagged your artical as non-noteable has no need to proove his case while the burden of proving noteability falls squarely on your or my shoulders. Something seems very wrong here.

And if this person can get away with removing this article then he/she can do it to all of the others. This is, in my view, unfair and destructive to the point of vandalism.

I'm really getting sick of this crap. There should be another way to deal with this and to silence some of our critics.

I's be interested in hearing your opinions. It really doesn't make much sense to continue to try and help this organization if you and I have to deal with this all the time. Isn't there a better way?

In the meantime I will look around and see what I can find out about the building in question.

I'm sorry to see that this is happeniong to you. Perhaps there's a better way out than trying to argue with these people who should have no more authority than either of us.Lukascb (talk) 14:42, 10 February 2011 (UTC)

Why is this Ravendrop so powerful? This makes no sense

Do you have any idea who the hell is Ravendrop? He's the source of a lot of this nonsenseLukascb (talk) 15:22, 10 February 2011 (UTC)

What's he done now? I was able to save the St. Agnes, Bridgeport, because he ignored an AfD ruling. You're lucky because that horrendous AfD string seems to have provided most of the articles you started with short term protection. There are a number of editors who just nominate articles for deletion or speedy deletion. I could list them but.... There are also many editors who make it a point of building up articles so they don't get deleted. Being nominated for deletion often improves articles greatly, at the cost of a lot of stress. Just be very civil and professional. You can get a warning or be blocked with out notice, and as I've found out, without a reason. Please email me privately. I left my contact on your page earlier.---James R (talk)

Friendly reminder

Don't bite the hamnd that feeds you. I am not Ravendrop and, unlike many others here, I'm trying to help.Lukascb (talk) 15:27, 10 February 2011 (UTC)

I'm sorry, did I bite you, or was this intended for someone else? What is this in reference to? I have been very direct with my appreciation for what you've done for the articles I've created and the content you've been adding. And I'm most certainly interested in your research and references.

DYK for SS. Cyril, Methodius, and Raphael's Church (New York City)

On 15 February 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article SS. Cyril, Methodius, and Raphael's Church (New York City), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that former U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan was a parishioner at St. Raphael's Church in New York City? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 18:02, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

Category:Roman Catholic churches in New York

I think, you mean the city not the state, then the category should be Category:Roman Catholic churches in New York City.--WlaKom (talk) 19:23, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Cajetan J. B. Baumann

On 18 February 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cajetan J. B. Baumann, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Brother Cajetan J. B. Baumann (1899–1969) was the first member of a religious order to ever be named to the American Institute of Architects? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

FYI. 28bytes (talk) 22:26, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

I've blanked most of the article. Please familiarize yourself with our guidelines regarding WP:Plagiarism. Thank you, rʨanaɢ (talk) 22:31, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

Copyright concerns

Please also review Wikipedia:Close paraphrasing and Wikipedia:Copy-paste. Plagiarism is a serious concern, but with a source like that one, copyright infringement is an even greater concern. The US laws that govern Wikipedia do not require a copyright notice to be displayed for work to be protected. We cannot import or closely follow previously published material without verifying that the content is public domain or compatibly licensed for our use. If we can't verify that, we must write our content from scratch, utilizing neither the creative language or creative structure of our sources except in brief, clearly marked quotations in accordance with non-free content policy and guideline. I note that you were advised of this in January of this year. --Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 13:47, 19 February 2011 (UTC)

Categories for discussion nomination of Category:Defunct architecture firms based in the United States

Category:Defunct architecture firms based in the United States, which you created, has been nominated for deletion, merging, or renaming. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. Pichpich (talk) 00:54, 21 February 2011 (UTC)

Categories for discussion nomination of Category:Defunct architecture firms based in the United States

St. Dominic Church (Bronx) and other matters

James:

I wanted to get bck to you on your recent trip to Boston. I hope it was enjoyable. I would not have been able to meet with you because a week earlier, in Columbus Ohio, I sustained a violent fall where I lost the connection between my right quad tendon and the rest of my leg rendering me unable to walk. I needed immediate surgery to correct that and now, two weeks along, I am still recovering --- house bound. The entire recovery period will take a year at the least.

Anyhow I also wanted to ask you about the attributation of St. Dominic Church in the Bronx to Anthony J. Depace. I am inclined to agree that DePace and his people are the most likely firm to have done the job. I had looked for evidence tothis and could not come up with much. It seems that the footnotes on the Wikipedia pagw don't point out anything further.

So, yes, I think that you're right about DePace but would be interested in where you found thiis information. Aslo, did you update the DePace page itself to contain St. Dominic?

Good work!!!Lukascb (talk) 17:22, 22 March 2011 (UTC)

Hi, will respond later. Briefly though, very sorry to hear about your fall. I always cite my references. User:TheBronxNYC added DePace and the construction start date. Will look into it later. Have a number of photos though of several churches in question.---James R (talk)

NYC Roman Catholic Churches

There are seventy articles with importance=low but class=??? in New York City, all of which are Roman Catholic Churches. I am busy with reducing the number of unrated articles in Pennsylvania, but I thought that perhaps you could work down those 70 articles.

http://toolserver.org/~enwp10/bin/list2.fcgi?run=yes&projecta=New%20York%20City&importance=Low-Class&quality=Unassessed-Class

This link will show you all seventy articles. --DThomsen8 (talk) 14:26, 27 March 2011 (UTC)

Hi David, thanks. I'd be happy to do it but I wonder about conflict of interest as I may have written some of them. Is that an issue?---James R (talk)

Good question, and not the first time I have been asked that. I have done it myself, but I will try to get a more definitive answer. Go ahead and do some of the ones you did not write. --DThomsen8 (talk) 23:45, 27 March 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Assessment FAQ says that anyone can do an assessment. That certainly applies to class=stub, class=start, and class=C, which are the only classes I ever apply, and class=C only for long articles with many inline citations. I must have a very good reason to apply higher than importance=mid. Go ahead and assess articles that you wrote, or leave them for me to do once you have done the others.--DThomsen8 (talk) 01:07, 28 March 2011 (UTC)

English counties - beware old references

I don't think anyone's picked you up on this from a quick scan of your archive, but can you be a bit more careful when assigning eg churches to English counties, you're obviously using references that are wildly out of date. For instance a lot of London suburbs were merged into London about 50 years ago, yet you put Congregational Church, Penge in Kent. Admittedly Penge is a particularly awkward example as it's been passed around from Surrey to London then out to Kent in 1900 before coming to rest in the London Borough of Bromley, but it does mean that all the cats were wrong and the {{Coord missing}} tag among others. A lot of the big towns have been carved out of the counties in the last 20 years, so the cat structure now reflects those unitary councils in many cases - it's easy enough to check by clicking through to the town article. Just thought I'd mention it. Le Deluge (talk) 19:45, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

Architects of Cathedrals

I noticed that you had just added Edmund Blacket, who is on my watchlist, so I started looking for those names missing from your list. I added a couple and immediately realised that this category is a no-goer. It's pointless.

The reason for this is that it automatically excludes Bramante, Michelangelo, Sangallo, Moderna, Bernini who together created "the greatest church in Christendom", which is, however, not a cathedral. Likewise, your category can include the architect of Cologne Cathedral but cannot include the architect of it's great architectural rival Ulm Minster. It cannot include the Medieval and Renaissance architects, Henry Yevele and Nicholas Hawksmoor of Westminster Abbey. It cannot include Gaudi creator of le Sagrada Familia.

It would be much better if you just left the category of ecclesiastical architects, because although a cathedral is expected to be a work of architectural significance, this may not be the case, particularly in Italy where the basilica of the local saint may be considerably more impressive than the church which is the seat of the bishop. On the other hand, a great number of the world's greatest churches in architectural terms, are not cathedrals. And there is no point in making separate lists of "basilica architects" and "abbey architects".

I'm sorry to be so discouraging! Look at Architecture of cathedrals, basilicas and abbey churches. Amandajm (talk) 03:40, 14 April 2011 (UTC)

My delayed relply---James R (talk)

Image categories

I noticed you moving a great many pictures to church categories where they mix with articles. This practice is of course not forbidden, but to me it seems a poor one, at least for large cats like Category:Churches in Manhattan. Better I think to create a separate image cat, a child of Category:Images of Manhattan (and of the CiM cat). Or, for files that are in Commons, simply to create a commonscat link (similar to that in Category:Images of New York City rather than categorize them here in WP. And thank you for all the good work you are doing; I just feel that this particular detail could be better handled. Jim.henderson (talk) 19:46, 15 April 2011 (UTC)

Hi Jim, I didn't realize there was an image cat. My mistake because that would have been the better course of action. I will cease adding any more cats to images, although I might leave what I've done alone for now if it is not incorrect (because it would take some time to change).---James R (talk)

Please do not categorize images on commons in wikipedia. The images and their categories only belong on commons. Vegaswikian (talk) 01:58, 16 April 2011 (UTC)

Also almost every one of these files contains typos. Can I suggest that you help undo the mess you created? Vegaswikian (talk) 07:01, 16 April 2011 (UTC)

Yes, I think every one should be reverted here in en if the picture is in Commons, or if the en category has many articles, or typos. For now I'm busy with my own new pictures and won't immediately do much with old ones. Should this matter be mentioned in an official guideline? Or is it, and I merely failed to find it? Jim.henderson (talk) 01:48, 17 April 2011 (UTC)

References

James - Can I make a few comments about the formatting of references?

It's best not to hyperlink the entire text of a reference, since it can make it somewhat difficult to read. Instead, just link the title of an article or book.
- Adams, Pico and Kawalski, Tamara. The Pico Adams Songbook v.3: Melodies and Mirth Among the Moviemakers New York: HarperCollins, 1945. ISBN 1234567890
  is harder to read than
- Adams, Pico and Kawalski, Tamara The Pico Adams Songbook v.3: Melodies and Mirth Among the Movie Makers New York: HarperCollins, 1945. ISBN 1234567890 Parameter error in {{ISBN}}: checksum
Most authors' names should not be Wikilinked, since the vast majority of them do not have, and are extremely unlikely ever to have, Wikipedia articles. Don't Wikilink them as a matter of course, only when you know they have an article, you reasonably expect them to have an article in the future, or you want to remind yourself and others that an article should be written. As I said, most authors will not fulfill these requirements.
If the other references in an article have been presented library-style, i.e. last name first, please make any new references you add library-style as well.

Thanks, and best, Beyond My Ken (talk) 00:34, 17 May 2011 (UTC)

Further, please don't use ALL CAPS in references, even when the original is in all caps. We are not obligated to copy typography when citing works, and all caps is difficult to read and comes off as shouting.

Also, when someone has repaired one of your references by fixing these problems, please do not unfix it. Such behavior can be construed as disruptive, which, as I'm sure you know goes against Wikipedia's policies. Thanks. Beyond My Ken (talk) 00:53, 17 May 2011 (UTC)

Het Notite Boeck der Christelyckes kercke op de Manner of Philips Burgh

Hi James, I added Wikipedia:HM to Het Notite Boeck der Christelyckes Kercke op de Manner of Philips Burgh It seems that a cut and paste move was done back then. --Avandobben (talk) 12:39, 18 May 2011 (UTC)

Selectivity, please

Not every fact you find needs to be inserted into an article. A prime example were the addressess of architects' offices you put into many church articles. While sourced, and presumably accurate, such facts don't really service the reader, they just clutter up the article. The stuff you're doing now is pretty much the same. Unless there is some compelling reason to do so, saying that a church was at the same address now as it was in 1892 is just clutter. Worse, saying that a church had a different address in 1892, but the builidng's in the same place, without explaining why there is a disparity is potentially confusing to the reader, at the gain of very little.

I have to ask that you use better judgment and selectivity in your contributions, please, and not add stuff simply because you've found it in your research. Take a look at whether the new fact enhances the article, providing better value for the reader, or simply clutters it with factoids. Thanks. Beyond My Ken (talk) 18:32, 24 May 2011 (UTC)

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Categories for discussion nomination of Category:American architects of Hungarian descent

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Clergy

As I've mentioned to you before, not everything you find in your researches is necessarily appropriate to add to a Wikipedia article. Adding a new "Clergy" section with a single sentence about a single person, with no indication of why they are notable either to the history of the church or to the wider world is not improving an article, it's simply adding facts which are not particularly relevant. Please stop doing this. Beyond My Ken (talk) 00:23, 22 July 2011 (UTC)

Also, writing that somethig "presumably" happened is hardly encyclopedic. Beyond My Ken (talk) 00:52, 22 July 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia:The Musical in NYC Oct 22

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You are invited to the National Archives ExtravaSCANza, taking place every day next week from January 4–7, Wednesday to Saturday, in College Park, Maryland (Washington, DC metro area). Come help me cap off my stint as Wikipedian in Residence at the National Archives with one last success!

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Nomination of St. John the Evangelist's Church (Beacon, New York) for deletion

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Category:Irish builders

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Wiki-Gangs of New York: April 21 at the New York Public Library

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William Tregarthen Douglas

Please review your entry as William T. Douglas was apparently not Commissioner of Irish lights. That was his uncle William. See:http://www.commissionersofirishlights.com/cil/publications/beam-magazines/volume-33/william-douglass---designer-of-fastnet-lighthouse.aspx Shipsview (talk) 18:27, 1 May 2012 (UTC)

Nomination of St. Jerome's Church (Manhattan) for deletion

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Category:Architects from Providence, Rhode Island

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Wikipedia Goes to the Movies in NYC this Saturday Dec 1

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Nomination of St. Mark's Church (Manhattan) for deletion

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I AfD this because I think you may have created it in error. Please see the AfD page liked above for my reasons. Beyond My Ken (talk) 20:30, 21 December 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia Day Celebration and Mini-Conference in NYC Saturday Feb 23

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Wikipedia Meetup NYC this Sunday April 14

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Wikimedia NYC Meetup! Saturday October 5

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Wikimedia NYC Meetup- "Greenwich Village In The 60s" Editathon! Saturday November 2

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Sunday July 6: WikNYC Picnic

Sunday July 6: WikNYC Picnic
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You are invited to join us the "picnic anyone can edit" in Central Park, as part of the Great American Wiknic celebrations being held across the USA. Remember it's a wiki-picnic, which means potluck.

Sunday July 6 WikNYC Picnic (RSVP).

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Sunday August 17: NYC Wiki-Salon and Skill Share

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You are invited to join the the Wikimedia NYC community for our upcoming wiki-salon and knowledge-sharing workshop on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

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You are invited to join the the Wikimedia NYC community for our upcoming wiki-salon and knowledge-sharing workshop in Manhattan's Greenwich Village.

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Saturday February 7 in NYC: Black Life Matters Editathon

Saturday February 7 in NYC: Black Life Matters Editathon
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You are invited to join us at New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for our upcoming editathon, a part of the Black WikiHistory Month campaign (which also includes events in Brooklyn and Westchester!).

Saturday February 7 Black Life Matters Editathon (RSVP).

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Sunday March 22: Wikipedia Day NYC Celebration and Mini-Conference

Sunday March 22: Wikipedia Day NYC 2015
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Sunday March 22: Wikipedia Day NYC 2015

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Wednesday April 29, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

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Wednesday April 29 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

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April 29: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday April 29, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
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Wednesday April 29, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

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Wednesday June 10, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our next evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

This month will also feature on our agenda: recent and upcoming editathons, the organization's Annual Meeting, and Chapter board elections.

After the main meeting, pizza and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday June 10 WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

Featuring a keynote talk this month to be determined! We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 16:25, 12 May 2015 (UTC)

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July 8: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday July 8, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. This month will also feature on a review of past and upcoming editathons, including Black Lunch Table Editathon @ MoMA on July 13. We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities. After the main meeting, pizza and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday July 8 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street Featuring a keynote talk this month to be determined! We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 05:44, 28 June 2015 (UTC)

Wednesday July 8, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

This month will also feature on a review of past and upcoming editathons, including Black Lunch Table Editathon @ MoMA on July 13.

After the main meeting, pizza and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday July 8 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

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Sunday August 2: WikNYC Picnic

Sunday August 2, 1-7pm: WikNYC Picnic
You are invited to join us the "picnic anyone can edit" in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, as part of the Great American Wiknic celebrations being held across the USA. Remember it's a wiki-picnic, which means potluck. Sunday August 2 WikNYC Picnic (RSVP) (also on meetup.com) 1pm–7pm - come by any time! @ Bartel-Pritchard Square entrance (Prospect Park West and 15th St), immediately on the lawn to your left as you walk through the lovely lotus columns. Subway: to 15th Street – Prospect Park (IND Culver Line) We hope to see you there! --Pharos (talk) 03:31, 24 July 2015 (UTC) (Bonus event: WikiWednesday Salon @ Babycastles - Wednedsay, August 19)

Sunday August 2, 1-7pm: WikNYC Picnic

You are invited to join us the "picnic anyone can edit" in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, as part of the Great American Wiknic celebrations being held across the USA. Remember it's a wiki-picnic, which means potluck.

Sunday August 2 WikNYC Picnic (RSVP) (also on meetup.com)

1pm–7pm - come by any time! @ Bartel-Pritchard Square entrance (Prospect Park West and 15th St), immediately on the lawn to your left as you walk through the lovely lotus columns.

Subway:

to 15th Street – Prospect Park (IND Culver Line)

We hope to see you there! --Pharos (talk) 03:31, 24 July 2015 (UTC)

(Bonus event: WikiWednesday Salon @ Babycastles - Wednedsay, August 19)

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August 19: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday August 19, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities. After the main meeting, pizza and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday August 19 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street Featuring a keynote talk this month to be determined! We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 15:58, 11 August 2015 (UTC)

Wednesday August 19, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

After the main meeting, pizza and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday August 19 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

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September 16: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday September 16, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. This month, we will also host a Newcomer's Wiki Workshop for those getting started on the encyclopedia project! We hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday September 16 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street Featuring a keynote talk this month to be determined! We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 15:11, 10 September 2015 (UTC) Bonus events, RSVP now for our latest upcoming editathons: September 20 - Afrocrowd Wikipedia editathon @ Queens Library October 3 - WikiArte Latin America editathon @ MoMA October 15 - Women in Architecture editathon @ Guggenheim

Wednesday September 16, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

This month, we will also host a Newcomer's Wiki Workshop for those getting started on the encyclopedia project!

We hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday September 16 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

Bonus events, RSVP now for our latest upcoming editathons:

September 20 - Afrocrowd Wikipedia editathon @ Queens Library
October 3 - WikiArte Latin America editathon @ MoMA
October 15 - Women in Architecture editathon @ Guggenheim

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Saturday October 3: WikiArte Latin America Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

Saturday October 3: WikiArte Latin America Edit-a-thon @ MoMA
You are invited to join us for a full Saturday (drop-in any time!) of social Wikipedia editing at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for our upcoming "WikiArte" Latin America Edit-a-thon, for Wiki Arte y Cultura Latinoamericana, a communal day of creating, updating, improving, and translating Wikipedia articles about Latin American art and culture. Saturday October 3 WikiArte Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 11:00am - 5:00 pm (drop-in anytime!) at MoMA Cullman Education and Research Building, 4 West 54th Street All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required. We will provide training sessions and resources for beginner Wikipedians, WiFi, reference materials, and suggested topics, as well as childcare and refreshments. Please bring your laptop, power cord, and ideas for articles that need to be updated, translated, or created. You are welcome to edit all day or drop by to show your support, and to follow #WikiArte on social media! Trainings for new and less experienced Wikipedia editors will be offered (in English) at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Tutorials and resources in Spanish will be available online, and participants are also encouraged to work on the Spanish and Portuguese language editions of Wikipedia. We hope to see you there!--Pharos (talk) 10:33, 28 September 2015 (UTC) P.S. Next event, October 15 - Women in Architecture editathon @ Guggenheim

You are invited to join us for a full Saturday (drop-in any time!) of social Wikipedia editing at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for our upcoming "WikiArte" Latin America Edit-a-thon, for Wiki Arte y Cultura Latinoamericana, a communal day of creating, updating, improving, and translating Wikipedia articles about Latin American art and culture.

Saturday October 3 WikiArte Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

11:00am - 5:00 pm (drop-in anytime!) at MoMA Cullman Education and Research Building, 4 West 54th Street

All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required. We will provide training sessions and resources for beginner Wikipedians, WiFi, reference materials, and suggested topics, as well as childcare and refreshments.

Please bring your laptop, power cord, and ideas for articles that need to be updated, translated, or created. You are welcome to edit all day or drop by to show your support, and to follow #WikiArte on social media!

Trainings for new and less experienced Wikipedia editors will be offered (in English) at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Tutorials and resources in Spanish will be available online, and participants are also encouraged to work on the Spanish and Portuguese language editions of Wikipedia.

We hope to see you there!--Pharos (talk) 10:33, 28 September 2015 (UTC)

P.S. Next event, October 15 - Women in Architecture editathon @ Guggenheim

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Thursday October 15: Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim (drop-in any time, noon-8pm!)

Thursday October 15: Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim
You are invited to join us for a full afternoon and evening of social Wikipedia editing at the Guggenheim (drop-in any time, noon-8pm!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles covering the lives and works of women in architecture. Saturday October 15 Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). noon - 8pm (drop-in anytime!) at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Garrett Lobby @ 1071 5th Ave by E 88 St In conjunction with Archtober and New York Archives Week, the Guggenheim will host its third Wikipedia edit-a-thon—or, #guggathon— to enhance articles related to women in architecture on Wikipedia. The Guggenheim aims to further the goals of Ada Lovelace Day for STEM, and Art+Feminism for art, in a field that, by its nature combines both. The Guggenheim will work alongside ArchiteXX, the founders of WikiD: Women Wikipedia Design #wikiD, the international education and advocacy program working to increase the number of Wikipedia articles on women in architecture and the built environment. New and experienced editors are welcome. Can’t join us in New York? Visit our global partnerships page to discover an edit-a-thon in a city near you or simply join remotely. We hope to see you there!--Pharos (talk) 19:34, 7 October 2015 (UTC)

Thursday October 15: Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim

You are invited to join us for a full afternoon and evening of social Wikipedia editing at the Guggenheim (drop-in any time, noon-8pm!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles covering the lives and works of women in architecture.

Saturday October 15 Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

noon - 8pm (drop-in anytime!) at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Garrett Lobby @ 1071 5th Ave by E 88 St

In conjunction with Archtober and New York Archives Week, the Guggenheim will host its third Wikipedia edit-a-thon—or, #guggathon— to enhance articles related to women in architecture on Wikipedia. The Guggenheim aims to further the goals of Ada Lovelace Day for STEM, and Art+Feminism for art, in a field that, by its nature combines both.

The Guggenheim will work alongside ArchiteXX, the founders of WikiD: Women Wikipedia Design #wikiD, the international education and advocacy program working to increase the number of Wikipedia articles on women in architecture and the built environment. New and experienced editors are welcome.

Can’t join us in New York? Visit our global partnerships page to discover an edit-a-thon in a city near you or simply join remotely.

We hope to see you there!--Pharos (talk) 19:34, 7 October 2015 (UTC)

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Thursday October 15: Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim (drop-in any time, noon-8pm!)

Thursday October 15: Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim
You are invited to join us for a full day and evening of social Wikipedia editing at the Guggenheim (drop-in any time, noon-8pm!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles covering the lives and works of women in architecture. Thursday, October 15 Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). noon - 8pm (drop-in anytime!) at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Garrett Lobby @ 1071 5th Ave by E 88 St In conjunction with Archtober and New York Archives Week, the Guggenheim will host its third Wikipedia edit-a-thon—or, #guggathon—to enhance articles related to women in architecture on Wikipedia. The Guggenheim aims to further the goals of Ada Lovelace Day for STEM, and Art+Feminism for art, in a field that, by its nature combines both. The Guggenheim will work alongside ArchiteXX, the founders of WikiD: Women Wikipedia Design #wikiD, the international education and advocacy program working to increase the number of Wikipedia articles on women in architecture and the built environment. New and experienced editors are welcome. Can’t join us in New York? Visit our global partnerships page to discover an edit-a-thon in a city near you or simply join remotely. We hope to see you there!--Pharos (talk) 19:58, 7 October 2015 (UTC)

Thursday October 15: Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim

You are invited to join us for a full day and evening of social Wikipedia editing at the Guggenheim (drop-in any time, noon-8pm!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles covering the lives and works of women in architecture.

Thursday, October 15 Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

noon - 8pm (drop-in anytime!) at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Garrett Lobby @ 1071 5th Ave by E 88 St

In conjunction with Archtober and New York Archives Week, the Guggenheim will host its third Wikipedia edit-a-thon—or, #guggathon—to enhance articles related to women in architecture on Wikipedia. The Guggenheim aims to further the goals of Ada Lovelace Day for STEM, and Art+Feminism for art, in a field that, by its nature combines both.

Can’t join us in New York? Visit our global partnerships page to discover an edit-a-thon in a city near you or simply join remotely.

We hope to see you there!--Pharos (talk) 19:58, 7 October 2015 (UTC)

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Oct 28: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday October 28, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. This month, we will also host a Newcomer's Wiki Workshop for those getting started on the encyclopedia project! We will also include a look at our annual plan and budget ideas, to see if the chapter is able to fiscally sponsor more ongoing projects tied to our core mission of expanding and diversifying free knowledge. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday October WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 17:44, 22 October 2015 (UTC) Bonus events, RSVP now for our latest upcoming editathons: October 25 - AfroCROWD + DAWN @ Brooklyn Public Library November 4 - Aphra Behn Society @ Grand Summit Hotel (Summit, NJ) November 10 - Basquiat: Still Fly 55 @ MoMA

Wednesday October 28, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

This month, we will also host a Newcomer's Wiki Workshop for those getting started on the encyclopedia project!

We will also include a look at our annual plan and budget ideas, to see if the chapter is able to fiscally sponsor more ongoing projects tied to our core mission of expanding and diversifying free knowledge.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday October WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

Bonus events, RSVP now for our latest upcoming editathons:

October 25 - AfroCROWD + DAWN @ Brooklyn Public Library
November 4 - Aphra Behn Society @ Grand Summit Hotel (Summit, NJ)
November 10 - Basquiat: Still Fly 55 @ MoMA

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Sunday Nov 22: Soviet Jewry Edit-a-thon & Women In Science Edit-a-thon

Two options for this Sunday: Soviet Jewry Edit-a-thon & Women In Science Edit-a-thon
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for one of two edit-a-thons this Sunday, just bring your laptop and an interest in participating! No special knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia knowledge is required, and there will be Wikipedia training workshops for new folks. Soviet Jewry Edit-a-thon @ Center for Jewish History 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sun Nov 22 Join at the Center for Jewish History (drop-in any time!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to the American Soviet Jewry movement. Women In Science Edit-a-thon @ NY Academy of Sciences 7 World Trade Center - 40th Floor 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sun Nov 22 Join at the NY Academy of Sciences, during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to the lives and works of women scientists. Note that seating is limited for the Women in Science event, as well as signing up on-wiki, please RSVP by email. Bonus event: December 9 - WikiWednesday Salon @ Babycastles

Two options for this Sunday: Soviet Jewry Edit-a-thon & Women In Science Edit-a-thon

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for one of two edit-a-thons this Sunday, just bring your laptop and an interest in participating!

No special knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia knowledge is required, and there will be Wikipedia training workshops for new folks.

Soviet Jewry Edit-a-thon @ Center for Jewish History

15 West 16th Street, New York, NY
11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sun Nov 22

Join at the Center for Jewish History (drop-in any time!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to the American Soviet Jewry movement.

Women In Science Edit-a-thon @ NY Academy of Sciences

7 World Trade Center - 40th Floor
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sun Nov 22

Join at the NY Academy of Sciences, during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to the lives and works of women scientists. Note that seating is limited for the Women in Science event, as well as signing up on-wiki, please RSVP by email.

Bonus event:

December 9 - WikiWednesday Salon @ Babycastles

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Proposed deletion of Chapel of SS. Faith, Hope & Charity (New York City)

The article Chapel of SS. Faith, Hope & Charity (New York City) has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

No evidence of any notability, even in the one source it is redirected to another church where it gets a one sentence mention.

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You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{proposed deletion/dated}} notice, but please explain why in your edit summary or on the article's talk page.

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Proposed deletion of St. Teresa of Jesus' Chapel (New York City)

The article St. Teresa of Jesus' Chapel (New York City) has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

Unsourced chapel article lacking notability.

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Dec 9: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC; Dec 12: Art & Law editathon + Dec 13: Black Film editathon

Wednesday December 9, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. This month, we will also host a Newcomer's Wiki Workshop for those getting started on the encyclopedia project! We will also include a look at our annual plan and budget ideas, and welcome input from community members on the sorts of projects the chapter should support through both volunteer and budgetary efforts. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday December 9 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! (One talk this month will be on use of Wikipedia press passes for photographers.) Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 13:38, 4 December 2015 (UTC) Bonus events, RSVP now for our upcoming editathons: Saturday December 12 - Art & Law @ School of Visual Arts editathon Sunday December 13 - Black Film: AfroCROWD editathon

Wednesday December 9, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

This month, we will also host a Newcomer's Wiki Workshop for those getting started on the encyclopedia project!

We will also include a look at our annual plan and budget ideas, and welcome input from community members on the sorts of projects the chapter should support through both volunteer and budgetary efforts.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday December 9 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! (One talk this month will be on use of Wikipedia press passes for photographers.) Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 13:38, 4 December 2015 (UTC)

Bonus events, RSVP now for our upcoming editathons:

Saturday December 12 - Art & Law @ School of Visual Arts editathon
Sunday December 13 - Black Film: AfroCROWD editathon

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Saturday January 16: Wikipedia Day NYC Celebration and Mini-Conference

Saturday January 16: Wikipedia Day NYC 2016
You are invited to join us at New York University for Wikipedia Day NYC 2016, a Wikipedia celebration and mini-conference as part of Wikipedia 15, the project's global 15th birthday festivities. In addition to the party, the event will be a participatory unconference, with plenary panels, lightning talks, and of course open space sessions. We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. Saturday January 16 Wikipedia Day NYC 2016 (RSVP on-wiki or at bit.ly/wikiday15). 10:00am - 7:00 pm at NYU ITP Tisch School of the Arts, 721 Broadway (between Waverly and Washington Place) We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 17:56, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

Saturday January 16: Wikipedia Day NYC 2016

You are invited to join us at New York University for Wikipedia Day NYC 2016, a Wikipedia celebration and mini-conference as part of Wikipedia 15, the project's global 15th birthday festivities. In addition to the party, the event will be a participatory unconference, with plenary panels, lightning talks, and of course open space sessions.

We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

Saturday January 16 Wikipedia Day NYC 2016 (RSVP on-wiki or at bit.ly/wikiday15).

10:00am - 7:00 pm at NYU ITP Tisch School of the Arts, 721 Broadway (between Waverly and Washington Place)

Saturday February 6 in NYC: Black Life Matters Editathon

Saturday February 6 in NYC: Black Life Matters Editathon
You are invited to join us and the AfroCROWD initiative at New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for our upcoming editathon, a part of the Black WikiHistory Month campaign. Saturday February 6 Black Life Matters Editathon (RSVP). 12:00pm - 5:00 pm at NYPL Schomburg Center, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue), by W 135th St The Wikipedia training and editathon will take place in the Aaron Douglas Reading Room of the Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division, with a reception following in the Langston Hughes lobby on the first floor of the building at 5:00pm. We hope to see you there!--Pharos (talk) 19:16, 1 February 2016 (UTC) (Bonus upcoming event: WikiWednesday Salon @ Babycastles - Wednesday, February 17)

You are invited to join us and the AfroCROWD initiative at New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for our upcoming editathon, a part of the Black WikiHistory Month campaign.

Saturday February 6 Black Life Matters Editathon (RSVP).

12:00pm - 5:00 pm at NYPL Schomburg Center, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue), by W 135th St

We hope to see you there!--Pharos (talk) 19:16, 1 February 2016 (UTC)

(Bonus upcoming event: WikiWednesday Salon @ Babycastles - Wednesday, February 17)

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Feb 16: Art+Feminism Training / Photo-Poetics @ Guggenheim
Feb 17: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Tuesday February 16, 5:30pm: Art+Feminism Training / Photo-Poetics @ Guggenheim
You are invited to join us for an evening of social Wikipedia training and editing at the Guggenheim, with a workshop given by the Art+Feminism project to prepare for next month's major campaign, and a tour and edit-a-thon of Photo-Poetics: An Anthology. Tuesday, February 16 Art+Feminism Training / Photo-Poetics @ Guggenheim (RSVP at Eventbrite - Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords). 5:30pm - 8:30pm at Sackler Center Media Lab, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue; enter through 89th Street staff entrance
Wednesday February 17, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. This month, we will also host a Newcomer's Wiki Workshop for those getting started on the encyclopedia project! We will also include a look at our annual plan and budget ideas, and welcome input from community members on the sorts of projects the chapter should support through both volunteer and budgetary efforts. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday December 17 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! (One talk this month will be on use of Wikipedia press passes for photographers.) Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 00:27, 11 February 2016 (UTC)

Tuesday February 16, 5:30pm: Art+Feminism Training / Photo-Poetics @ Guggenheim

You are invited to join us for an evening of social Wikipedia training and editing at the Guggenheim, with a workshop given by the Art+Feminism project to prepare for next month's major campaign, and a tour and edit-a-thon of Photo-Poetics: An Anthology.

Tuesday, February 16 Art+Feminism Training / Photo-Poetics @ Guggenheim (RSVP at Eventbrite - Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords).

5:30pm - 8:30pm at Sackler Center Media Lab, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue; enter through 89th Street staff entrance

Wednesday February 17, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

This month, we will also host a Newcomer's Wiki Workshop for those getting started on the encyclopedia project!

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday December 17 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street

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Saturday, March 5: Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

Saturday March 5, 10am-5pm: Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon @ MoMA
You are invited to join us for the MoMA Art+Feminism edit-a-thon on Saturday, to support the expansion of Wikipedia's coverage of women in the arts. We encourage both people new to Wikipedia, and people who have experience editing online, or have joined us for past edit-a-thon events. This is by far our biggest event of the year (over 200 participants in the last edition), and every extra hand counts, so please join and volunteer to help us engage new communities! Saturday, March 5 Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (RSVP at Eventbrite - Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords). 10:00am - 5:00pm (drop-in anytime!) at The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Education and Research Building at the Museum of Modern Art, 4 West 54 Street - between 5th/6th, New York, NY 10019 Please note that this entrance is one block north of the main 53rd Street entrance, closer to 5th Avenue. And bring your interested friends and colleagues! For those outside of the city, or unable to join on Saturday, check out Art+Feminism regional and global events as well. --Pharos (talk) 21:48, 2 March 2016 (UTC)

Saturday March 5, 10am-5pm: Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

You are invited to join us for the MoMA Art+Feminism edit-a-thon on Saturday, to support the expansion of Wikipedia's coverage of women in the arts.

We encourage both people new to Wikipedia, and people who have experience editing online, or have joined us for past edit-a-thon events.

This is by far our biggest event of the year (over 200 participants in the last edition), and every extra hand counts, so please join and volunteer to help us engage new communities!

Saturday, March 5 Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (RSVP at Eventbrite - Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords).

10:00am - 5:00pm (drop-in anytime!) at The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Education and Research Building at the Museum of Modern Art, 4 West 54 Street - between 5th/6th, New York, NY 10019

Please note that this entrance is one block north of the main 53rd Street entrance, closer to 5th Avenue.

And bring your interested friends and colleagues!

For those outside of the city, or unable to join on Saturday, check out Art+Feminism regional and global events as well. --Pharos (talk) 21:48, 2 March 2016 (UTC)

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March 16: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday March 16, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants. We will also follow up on plans for recent (Art+Feminism!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also vote on nominations for the global Wikimedia Foundation board. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday March 16 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! (One likely talk this month will be on the Wikidata project.) Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 18:11, 10 March 2016 (UTC)

Wednesday March 16, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent (Art+Feminism!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

We will also vote on nominations for the global Wikimedia Foundation board.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday March 16 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! (One likely talk this month will be on the Wikidata project.) Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 18:11, 10 March 2016 (UTC)

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April 13: WikiWednesday Salon NYC and Mini-Video Opportunity

Wednesday April 13, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon NYC and Mini-Video Opportunity
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. Special this month, a Mini-Video opportunity for individuals to share their Wikipedia experiences (during pre-meeting, 6-7pm, and in side-office during regular meetup). A videographer will be present to record 1-3 minute Mini-Videos of folks informally speaking, sharing anything about their Wikipedia-related projects, whether an edit-a-thon they joined, an article they edited, or a class project they were a part of, etc. We will also follow up on plans for recent (Art+Feminism!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also place our chapter's votes for the global Wikimedia Foundation board. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday April 13 at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street - WikiWednesday Salon NYC and Mini-Video Opportunity (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 6:00pm - 7:00pm Mini-Video and social hour 7:00pm - 9:00pm Regular meeting: Introduction for new participants, Noshing, Chapter projects We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 14:20, 6 April 2016 (UTC)

Wednesday April 13, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon NYC and Mini-Video Opportunity

Special this month, a Mini-Video opportunity for individuals to share their Wikipedia experiences (during pre-meeting, 6-7pm, and in side-office during regular meetup). A videographer will be present to record 1-3 minute Mini-Videos of folks informally speaking, sharing anything about their Wikipedia-related projects, whether an edit-a-thon they joined, an article they edited, or a class project they were a part of, etc.

We will also follow up on plans for recent (Art+Feminism!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

We will also place our chapter's votes for the global Wikimedia Foundation board.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday April 13 at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street - WikiWednesday Salon NYC and Mini-Video Opportunity (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

6:00pm - 7:00pm Mini-Video and social hour

7:00pm - 9:00pm Regular meeting: Introduction for new participants, Noshing, Chapter projects

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience!

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 14:20, 6 April 2016 (UTC)

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May 25: WikiWednesday Salon NYC / Enterprise MediaWiki Conference

Wednesday May 25, 6pm: WikiWednesday Salon NYC / Enterprise MediaWiki Conference
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon. This month's WikiWednesday Salon, we'll meet and share with the MediaWiki software development community, through a community learning night at NYU on May 25. Wednesday May 25 at NYU Tisch School of Arts, 721 Broadway, 4th floor (same location as Wikipedia Day in January) - WikiWednesday Salon NYC / Enterprise MediaWiki Conference (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 6:00 pm: Introduction, pizza 7:00 pm: MediaWiki tutorial, community involvement and extension ideas, novel uses of wiki technology 8:00 pm: State of the Wikimedia Foundation and Wikipedia / Wikimedia community 9:00 pm: Monthly WikiSalon in San Francisco video-link, casual bicoastal chat Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 13:50, 21 May 2016 (UTC)

Wednesday May 25, 6pm: WikiWednesday Salon NYC / Enterprise MediaWiki Conference

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon.

This month's WikiWednesday Salon, we'll meet and share with the MediaWiki software development community, through a community learning night at NYU on May 25.

Wednesday May 25 at NYU Tisch School of Arts, 721 Broadway, 4th floor (same location as Wikipedia Day in January) - WikiWednesday Salon NYC / Enterprise MediaWiki Conference (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

6:00 pm: Introduction, pizza

7:00 pm: MediaWiki tutorial, community involvement and extension ideas, novel uses of wiki technology

8:00 pm: State of the Wikimedia Foundation and Wikipedia / Wikimedia community

9:00 pm: Monthly WikiSalon in San Francisco video-link, casual bicoastal chat

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 13:50, 21 May 2016 (UTC)

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Sunday June 5: Women in Jewish History Edit-a-thon

Sunday June 5, 12-5pm: Women in Jewish History Edit-a-thon
Join us for a full Sunday of social Wikipedia editing at the Center for Jewish History (drop-in any time!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to Women in Jewish History. All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required. Expanding coverage of Jewish women on Wikipedia makes these women and their creations discoverable, addresses the gender bias on Wikipedia in a positive way, and works to correct imbalances archival collecting practice and institutional projects that have historically silenced women's narratives. A training session on editing Wikipedia will be held at 12:30 pm. Experienced Wikipedians will be on-hand to assist throughout the day. Please bring your laptop and power cord; we will have library resources, WiFi, and a list of suggested topics on hand. Light refreshments will be provided. Make edits! Ask questions! Be bold! Sunday June 5 Women in Jewish History Edit-a-thon (Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords). Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), New York City, New York 10011 Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 15:02, 1 June 2016 (UTC) P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our June 15 WikiWednesday and other upcoming events.

Sunday June 5, 12-5pm: Women in Jewish History Edit-a-thon

Join us for a full Sunday of social Wikipedia editing at the Center for Jewish History (drop-in any time!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to Women in Jewish History.

All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required.

Expanding coverage of Jewish women on Wikipedia makes these women and their creations discoverable, addresses the gender bias on Wikipedia in a positive way, and works to correct imbalances archival collecting practice and institutional projects that have historically silenced women's narratives.

A training session on editing Wikipedia will be held at 12:30 pm. Experienced Wikipedians will be on-hand to assist throughout the day. Please bring your laptop and power cord; we will have library resources, WiFi, and a list of suggested topics on hand.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Make edits! Ask questions! Be bold!

Sunday June 5 Women in Jewish History Edit-a-thon (Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords).

Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), New York City, New York 10011

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 15:02, 1 June 2016 (UTC)

P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our June 15 WikiWednesday and other upcoming events.

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June 15: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday June 15, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. Featuring special guest presentations on Wikipedia Asian Month and Wikipedia Club at Ohio State University. We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants. We will also follow up on plans for recent (Art+Feminism! AfroCrowd!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday June 15 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 01:38, 12 June 2016 (UTC) P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our AfroCrowd June calendar, June 29 Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA, and July 15 Wiknic @ Central Park, among other upcoming events.

Wednesday June 15, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Featuring special guest presentations on Wikipedia Asian Month and Wikipedia Club at Ohio State University.

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent (Art+Feminism! AfroCrowd!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday June 15 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street

P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our AfroCrowd June calendar, June 29 Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA, and July 15 Wiknic @ Central Park, among other upcoming events.

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Wednesday June 29: Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

Wednesday June 29, 6-8:30pm: Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA
Join us for an evening of social Wikipedia editing at the Museum of Modern Art Library's second annual Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon, during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to LGBT art, culture and history. All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required. Also featuring a lightning talk by CUNY students at the La Guardia and Wagner Archives on a project to document local 1980s HIV/AIDS activism on Wikipedia. Experienced Wikipedians will be on-hand to assist throughout the day. Please bring your laptop and power cord; we will have library resources, WiFi, and a list of suggested topics on hand. Wednesday June 29 Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords). Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Education and Research Building at MoMA, 4 West 54 Street - between 5th/6th Ave, New York, NY 10019 Please note that this entrance is one block north of the main 53rd Street entrance, closer to 5th Avenue. Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 21:03, 20 June 2016 (UTC) P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our Sunday July 10 Wiknic in Central Park and other upcoming events.

Wednesday June 29, 6-8:30pm: Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

Join us for an evening of social Wikipedia editing at the Museum of Modern Art Library's second annual Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon, during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to LGBT art, culture and history.

All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required.

Also featuring a lightning talk by CUNY students at the La Guardia and Wagner Archives on a project to document local 1980s HIV/AIDS activism on Wikipedia.

Experienced Wikipedians will be on-hand to assist throughout the day. Please bring your laptop and power cord; we will have library resources, WiFi, and a list of suggested topics on hand.

Wednesday June 29 Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords).

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Education and Research Building at MoMA, 4 West 54 Street - between 5th/6th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Please note that this entrance is one block north of the main 53rd Street entrance, closer to 5th Avenue.

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 21:03, 20 June 2016 (UTC)

P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our Sunday July 10 Wiknic in Central Park and other upcoming events.

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Sunday July 10: WikNYC Picnic @ Central Park

Sunday July 10, 3-8pm: WikNYC Picnic
You are invited to join us the "picnic anyone can edit" in Manhattan's Central Park, as part of the Great American Wiknic celebrations being held across the USA. Remember it's a wiki-picnic, which means potluck. Sunday July 10 WikNYC Picnic (RSVP) (also on meetup.com) 3–8pm - come by any time! The picnicking area is the southwest section of the Great Lawn, north of the Delacorte Theater, just inside the park at Central Park West between 81st & 82nd. Enter the park at West 81st St. Look for us by the Wikipedia / Wikimedia NYC banner! Subway: 81st Street – Museum of Natural History, C Line We hope to see you there! --Pharos (talk) 14:55, 5 July 2016 (UTC)

Sunday July 10, 3-8pm: WikNYC Picnic

You are invited to join us the "picnic anyone can edit" in Manhattan's Central Park, as part of the Great American Wiknic celebrations being held across the USA. Remember it's a wiki-picnic, which means potluck.

Sunday July 10 WikNYC Picnic (RSVP) (also on meetup.com)

3–8pm - come by any time! The picnicking area is the southwest section of the Great Lawn, north of the Delacorte Theater, just inside the park at Central Park West between 81st & 82nd. Enter the park at West 81st St.

Look for us by the Wikipedia / Wikimedia NYC banner!

Subway: 81st Street – Museum of Natural History, C Line

We hope to see you there! --Pharos (talk) 14:55, 5 July 2016 (UTC)

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August 17: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday Auugust 17, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. Featuring special guest presentations on WikiVerse and Bringing Wikipedia to the Last Mile. We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants. We will also follow up on plans for recent (UN Women!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday August 17 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 23:20, 16 August 2016 (UTC) P.S. Prep for our chapter elections next month in September (and add your candidacy!): Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Elections

Wednesday Auugust 17, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Featuring special guest presentations on WikiVerse and Bringing Wikipedia to the Last Mile.

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent (UN Women!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday August 17 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street

P.S. Prep for our chapter elections next month in September (and add your candidacy!): Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Elections

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September 14: WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting

Wednesday September 14, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. This month will also feature on our agenda, upcoming editathons, the organization's Annual Meeting, and Chapter board elections. We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants. We will also follow up on plans for recent (UN Women and CFR!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities. We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities. Along with the main meeting, hummus and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday September 14 WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street Featuring a keynote talk this month to be determined! We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 18:07, 10 September 2016 (UTC)

Wednesday September 14, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

This month will also feature on our agenda, upcoming editathons, the organization's Annual Meeting, and Chapter board elections.

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent (UN Women and CFR!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities.

Along with the main meeting, hummus and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday September 14 WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

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Sun October 16: CommonsLab / Open House NY Photo Contest + Hackathon

Sunday October 16, 2pm: CommonsLab / Open House NY Photo Contest + Hackathon
On Sunday, October 16, Wikimedia NYC will host a multimedia tutorial, workshop, and hackathon focused on Wikimedia Commons and the work processes for cultural multimedia wiki-projects. The CommonsLab is the concluding "upload party" to the Wikipedia @ Open House New York Weekend photo scavenger hunt, and an accompanying Wikimedia Commons multimedia hackathon. The event will take the form of a modified unconference, with sessions for photographers/creatives, editors/writers and hackers/software folks! Sunday October 16 CommonsLab / Open House NY Photo Contest + Hackathon 2:00pm - 8:00 pm at NYU ITP, Tisch School of Arts, 721 Broadway, 4th Floor Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 13:36, 14 October 2016 (UTC) And RSVP now for our next event after this, focusing on Latin American art and artists: WikiArte Latin American Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (Saturday October 22, 2016)

Sunday October 16, 2pm: CommonsLab / Open House NY Photo Contest + Hackathon

On Sunday, October 16, Wikimedia NYC will host a multimedia tutorial, workshop, and hackathon focused on Wikimedia Commons and the work processes for cultural multimedia wiki-projects.

The CommonsLab is the concluding "upload party" to the Wikipedia @ Open House New York Weekend photo scavenger hunt, and an accompanying Wikimedia Commons multimedia hackathon.

The event will take the form of a modified unconference, with sessions for photographers/creatives, editors/writers and hackers/software folks!

Sunday October 16 CommonsLab / Open House NY Photo Contest + Hackathon

2:00pm - 8:00 pm at NYU ITP, Tisch School of Arts, 721 Broadway, 4th Floor

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 13:36, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

And RSVP now for our next event after this, focusing on Latin American art and artists:

WikiArte Latin American Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (Saturday October 22, 2016)

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Saturday October 22: WikiArte Latin American Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

Saturday October 22, 10am: WikiArte Latin American Edit-a-thon @ MoMA
Join us for a full Saturday of social Wikipedia editing at the Museum of Modern Art (drop-in any time!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to the lives and works of Latin American artists. The WikiArte (Wiki Arte y Cultura Latinoamerica) edit-a-thon is a global campaign to improve Wikipedia's coverage of Latin American arts and culture and to counter geocultural systemic bias on Wikipedia. Featuring an opening Artists' Panel at 10am, with Sol Aramendi, Sharon Lee De La Cruz, and Marisa Morán Jahn, to be moderated by Rocío Aranda-Alvarado, curator at El Museo del Barrio. The Museum of Modern Art and Fundacion Cisneros/Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros are uniting with international allies to focus on the lives and works of Latin American artists, architects and designers. With keystone events scheduled for October 22 in New York City and other cities throughout the month (Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Caracas, & others), the campaign aims to further similar goals to Art+Feminism. All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required. Introductory training on the basics of Wikipedia editing will be given throughout the edit-a-thon. Please bring your laptop and power cord; we will have library resources, WiFi, and a list of suggested topics on hand. Saturday October 22 WikiArte Latin American Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (meetup) (eventbrite) 10:00am - 6:00pm at The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Education and Research Building at MoMA, 4 West 54th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenue) Please note that this entrance is one block north of the main 53rd Street entrance, closer to 5th Avenue Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 23:29, 19 October 2016 (UTC)

Saturday October 22, 10am: WikiArte Latin American Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

Join us for a full Saturday of social Wikipedia editing at the Museum of Modern Art (drop-in any time!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to the lives and works of Latin American artists.

The WikiArte (Wiki Arte y Cultura Latinoamerica) edit-a-thon is a global campaign to improve Wikipedia's coverage of Latin American arts and culture and to counter geocultural systemic bias on Wikipedia.

Featuring an opening Artists' Panel at 10am, with Sol Aramendi, Sharon Lee De La Cruz, and Marisa Morán Jahn, to be moderated by Rocío Aranda-Alvarado, curator at El Museo del Barrio.

The Museum of Modern Art and Fundacion Cisneros/Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros are uniting with international allies to focus on the lives and works of Latin American artists, architects and designers. With keystone events scheduled for October 22 in New York City and other cities throughout the month (Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Caracas, & others), the campaign aims to further similar goals to Art+Feminism.

All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required. Introductory training on the basics of Wikipedia editing will be given throughout the edit-a-thon. Please bring your laptop and power cord; we will have library resources, WiFi, and a list of suggested topics on hand.

Saturday October 22 WikiArte Latin American Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (meetup) (eventbrite)

10:00am - 6:00pm at The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Education and Research Building at MoMA, 4 West 54th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenue)

Please note that this entrance is one block north of the main 53rd Street entrance, closer to 5th Avenue

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 23:29, 19 October 2016 (UTC)

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Saturday November 12: Women in Science Edit-a-thon @ NY Academy of Sciences (plus Sunday Indigenous People's Justice event)

Saturday November 12, 12-4pm: Women in Science Edit-a-thon @ NY Academy of Sciences
Join us for a full Saturday of social Wikipedia editing at NY Academy of Sciences (drop-in any time!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles covering Women in science for their second annual edit-a-thon!. This event also coincides with the year-long celebration of the Academy's 200th Anniversary and a Women in Red online campaign. Beginning and experienced Wikipedia writers are both welcome, and there will be helpers on hand to assist those new to editing the encyclopedia. Saturday November 12: Women in Science Edit-a-thon @ NY Academy of Sciences Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (drop-in anytime!) Location: New York Academy of Sciences. 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street (between Vesey and Barclay Streets in Manhattan), 40th Floor You must also register at the NYAS site here: www.nyas.org/WikiEdit2016 Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 19:26, 10 November 2016 (UTC) And RSVP now for our other event this Sunday in Brooklyn, focusing on Indigenous communities and social justice: Indigenous People's Justice @ Interference Archive Sunday November 13, 2016, 2:00- 6:00 pm (drop-in anytime!)

Saturday November 12, 12-4pm: Women in Science Edit-a-thon @ NY Academy of Sciences

Join us for a full Saturday of social Wikipedia editing at NY Academy of Sciences (drop-in any time!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles covering Women in science for their second annual edit-a-thon!.

This event also coincides with the year-long celebration of the Academy's 200th Anniversary and a Women in Red online campaign.

Beginning and experienced Wikipedia writers are both welcome, and there will be helpers on hand to assist those new to editing the encyclopedia.

Saturday November 12: Women in Science Edit-a-thon @ NY Academy of Sciences

Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (drop-in anytime!)
Location: New York Academy of Sciences. 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street (between Vesey and Barclay Streets in Manhattan), 40th Floor
You must also register at the NYAS site here: www.nyas.org/WikiEdit2016

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 19:26, 10 November 2016 (UTC)

And RSVP now for our other event this Sunday in Brooklyn, focusing on Indigenous communities and social justice:

Indigenous People's Justice @ Interference Archive Sunday November 13, 2016, 2:00- 6:00 pm (drop-in anytime!)

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Saturday December 3: Contemporary Chinese Art Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim

Saturday December 3: Contemporary Chinese Art Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim
On Saturday December 3, 2016, in conjunction with a global campaign, the Guggenheim will host its fifth Wikipedia edit-a-thon—or, #guggathon—to enhance Wikipedia's coverage of modern and contemporary artists from Greater China. The event will cap off Wikipedia Asian Month, an online campaign dedicated to augmenting Asian content on Wikipedia throughout November. New and experienced editors are welcome. The event will include a training session for participants who are new to Wikipedia, and Wikipedia specialists will be on hand to provide basic instruction and editing support. Editors are invited to view the exhibition Tales of Our Time following the event. The Guggenheim aims to raise awareness of the artists featured in the Tales of Our Time exhibition supported by The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Chinese Art Initiative, and build on the model of campaigns like the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the Guggenheim: Women in Architecture, Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the Guggenheim: Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa, and Art+Feminism. Saturday December 3: Contemporary Chinese Art Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. 1071 Fifth Ave, Manhattan. Enter at the 88th Street entrance via the ramp at 88th Street and Fifth Avenue. RSVP: on Meetup.com or on Wikipedia Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 09:45, 23 November 2016 (UTC)

On Saturday December 3, 2016, in conjunction with a global campaign, the Guggenheim will host its fifth Wikipedia edit-a-thon—or, #guggathon—to enhance Wikipedia's coverage of modern and contemporary artists from Greater China. The event will cap off Wikipedia Asian Month, an online campaign dedicated to augmenting Asian content on Wikipedia throughout November.

New and experienced editors are welcome. The event will include a training session for participants who are new to Wikipedia, and Wikipedia specialists will be on hand to provide basic instruction and editing support. Editors are invited to view the exhibition Tales of Our Time following the event.

The Guggenheim aims to raise awareness of the artists featured in the Tales of Our Time exhibition supported by The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Chinese Art Initiative, and build on the model of campaigns like the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the Guggenheim: Women in Architecture, Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the Guggenheim: Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa, and Art+Feminism.

Saturday December 3: Contemporary Chinese Art Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim

Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. 1071 Fifth Ave, Manhattan.

Enter at the 88th Street entrance via the ramp at 88th Street and Fifth Avenue.

RSVP: on Meetup.com or on Wikipedia

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 09:45, 23 November 2016 (UTC)

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December 21: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (plus Wikipedia Day on Jan 15!)

Wednesday December 21, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. This will be the holiday party! Celebrate a December holiday with us, or in wiki-fashion, edit the calendar itself and join us to celebrate any holiday of your choice regardless of when it usually happens. Featuring special guest presentations on structure data, university library meetups, metrics and reporting, and other topics. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. After the main meeting, savory and sweet pies and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday December 21 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 21:43, 17 December 2016 (UTC) And RSVP now (and prepare your talks) for Wikipedia Day 2017 @ Ace Hotel NYC on Sunday Jan 15!

Wednesday December 21, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

This will be the holiday party! Celebrate a December holiday with us, or in wiki-fashion, edit the calendar itself and join us to celebrate any holiday of your choice regardless of when it usually happens.

Featuring special guest presentations on structure data, university library meetups, metrics and reporting, and other topics.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, savory and sweet pies and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday December 21 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street

And RSVP now (and prepare your talks) for Wikipedia Day 2017 @ Ace Hotel NYC on Sunday Jan 15!

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Sunday January 15: Wikipedia Day NYC Celebration and Mini-Conference

Sunday January 15: Wikipedia Day NYC 2017
You are invited to join us at Ace Hotel for Wikipedia Day NYC 2017, a Wikipedia celebration and mini-conference as part of the project's global 16th birthday festivities. In addition to the party, the event will be a participatory unconference, with plenary panels, lightning talks, and of course open space sessions. With special guests Katherine Maher of the Wikimedia Foundation and Tim Wu of Columbia Law School speaking on our Post-truth panel! Also featuring an International/Multilingual panel, a Documenting Activism panel, a Multimedia/Tech Panel, a Science panel, an Art panel, and more. And there will be cake. We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. Sunday January 15 Wikipedia Day NYC 2017 (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 10:00am - 7:00 pm at Ace Hotel, 20 West 29th Street in Manhattan We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 14:57, 8 January 2017 (UTC)

Sunday January 15: Wikipedia Day NYC 2017

You are invited to join us at Ace Hotel for Wikipedia Day NYC 2017, a Wikipedia celebration and mini-conference as part of the project's global 16th birthday festivities. In addition to the party, the event will be a participatory unconference, with plenary panels, lightning talks, and of course open space sessions.

With special guests Katherine Maher of the Wikimedia Foundation and Tim Wu of Columbia Law School speaking on our Post-truth panel!

Also featuring an International/Multilingual panel, a Documenting Activism panel, a Multimedia/Tech Panel, a Science panel, an Art panel, and more.

And there will be cake.

We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

Sunday January 15 Wikipedia Day NYC 2017 (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

10:00am - 7:00 pm at Ace Hotel, 20 West 29th Street in Manhattan

February 15: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday February 15, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. Featuring special guest presentations on WikiProject La Guardia and Wagner Archives, WikiProject Metropolitan Museum of Art, Wiki Loves the Dominican Republic, and more. We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday February 15 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 22:16, 9 February 2017 (UTC) P.S. Get ready now for Black WikiHistory Month Weekend: Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/AfroCrowd/Schomburg Black Power (Saturday Feb 25) Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Action=History (Sunday Feb 26)

Wednesday February 15, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Featuring special guest presentations on WikiProject La Guardia and Wagner Archives, WikiProject Metropolitan Museum of Art, Wiki Loves the Dominican Republic, and more.

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday February 15 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street

P.S. Get ready now for Black WikiHistory Month Weekend:

Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/AfroCrowd/Schomburg Black Power (Saturday Feb 25)
Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Action=History (Sunday Feb 26)

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March 11: Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (and beyond!)

Saturday March 11: Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon @ MoMA
Join us at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Education and Research Building at the Museum of Modern Art, 4 West 54th Street, on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an all-day communal updating of Wikipedia entries on subjects related to art and feminism. There will be childcare, snacks, multiple trainings and panel discussions. People of all gender identities and expressions welcomed and encouraged to attend. This year’s edit-a-thon kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with a conversation about information activism with writer Joanne McNeil and Data & Society Research Institute Fellow Zara Rahman, moderated by Kimberly Drew, the social media manager for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, creator of the Tumblr “Black Contemporary Art,” and the person behind @museummammy on Instagram. Afternoon breakout groups will engage in focused discussions about related issues, including intersectionality and librarianship, power structures in notability guidelines on Wikipedia, and radical archives. --Pharos (talk) 18:45, 7 March 2017 (UTC) MoMA event on Wikimedia NYC Meetup And a broader calendar of events on the theme this week/weekend, and the next: Mar 08 - Gladys Marcus Library, Fashion Institute of Technology 11am - 5pm in New York, NY Wikipedia:NYC/FIT/Womens Day Edit-a-thon Mar 11 -Purchase College Library 11am - 4pm in Purchase, NY Facebook event Mar 11 - The Museum of Modern Art 10am - 5pm in New York, NY Facebook event MoMA event Mar 12 - Interference Archive 2pm - 6pm in Brooklyn, NY Interference Archive event Mar 12 - Kickstarter HQ 10am - 5pm in Brooklyn, NY Eventbrite event Mar 18 -SVA Library 12pm - 5pm in New York, NY Eventbrite event

Saturday March 11: Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

Join us at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Education and Research Building at the Museum of Modern Art, 4 West 54th Street, on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an all-day communal updating of Wikipedia entries on subjects related to art and feminism. There will be childcare, snacks, multiple trainings and panel discussions. People of all gender identities and expressions welcomed and encouraged to attend.

This year’s edit-a-thon kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with a conversation about information activism with writer Joanne McNeil and Data & Society Research Institute Fellow Zara Rahman, moderated by Kimberly Drew, the social media manager for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, creator of the Tumblr “Black Contemporary Art,” and the person behind @museummammy on Instagram. Afternoon breakout groups will engage in focused discussions about related issues, including intersectionality and librarianship, power structures in notability guidelines on Wikipedia, and radical archives. --Pharos (talk) 18:45, 7 March 2017 (UTC)

MoMA event on Wikimedia NYC Meetup

And a broader calendar of events on the theme this week/weekend, and the next:

Mar 08 - Gladys Marcus Library, Fashion Institute of Technology

11am - 5pm

in New York, NY

Wikipedia:NYC/FIT/Womens Day Edit-a-thon

Mar 11 -Purchase College Library

11am - 4pm

in Purchase, NY

Facebook event

Mar 11 - The Museum of Modern Art

10am - 5pm

in New York, NY

Facebook event

MoMA event

Mar 12 - Interference Archive

2pm - 6pm

in Brooklyn, NY

Interference Archive event

Mar 12 - Kickstarter HQ

10am - 5pm

in Brooklyn, NY

Eventbrite event

Mar 18 -SVA Library

12pm - 5pm

in New York, NY

Eventbrite event

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Sunday March 26: Action=History Wiki-Hackathon @ Ace Hotel

Sunday March 26: Action=History Wiki-Hackathon @ Ace Hotel
On the last Sunday of every month, the Boardroom at Ace Hotel New York hosts Action Equals History — a unique opportunity for New Yorkers to learn hands-on in a technology training/workshop session about the mechanics, practices and benefits of Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects. This is an opportunity for all to gather, share and work collectively towards a more robust account of history. For this month, and following on the recent Art+Feminism campaign, we'll focus on building better edit-a-thon tools for a variety of different thematic campaigns, and user-testing them with the community. Towards a goal of advancing these tools for wider use with diverse local groups. Action=History Wiki-Hackathon @ Ace Hotel Date: Sunday March 26 Time: 2:00 am - 6:00 pm Location: Ace Hotel New York. 20 West 29th Street, Manhattan. RSVP: on Meetup.com or on Wikipedia Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 05:13, 21 March 2017 (UTC)

On the last Sunday of every month, the Boardroom at Ace Hotel New York hosts Action Equals History — a unique opportunity for New Yorkers to learn hands-on in a technology training/workshop session about the mechanics, practices and benefits of Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects. This is an opportunity for all to gather, share and work collectively towards a more robust account of history.

For this month, and following on the recent Art+Feminism campaign, we'll focus on building better edit-a-thon tools for a variety of different thematic campaigns, and user-testing them with the community. Towards a goal of advancing these tools for wider use with diverse local groups.

Action=History Wiki-Hackathon @ Ace Hotel

Date: Sunday March 26
Time: 2:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Ace Hotel New York. 20 West 29th Street, Manhattan.
RSVP: on Meetup.com or on Wikipedia

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 05:13, 21 March 2017 (UTC)

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Proposed deletion of St. Mary's Church (Norwich, Connecticut)

The article St. Mary's Church (Norwich, Connecticut) has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

No evidence given for notability, all it says is that this is a church in Norwich. Was originally a redirect to a misleading page, so as it's several years old, am not speedying but giving opportunity for the article to be expanded and rescued.

While all constructive contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated, content or articles may be deleted for any of several reasons.

You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{proposed deletion/dated}} notice, but please explain why in your edit summary or on the article's talk page.

April 19: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday April 19, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday April 19 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street

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Sunday May 21: Metropolitan Museum of Art Edit-a-thon + global online challenge

Sunday May 21, 10:30 am - 4:30pm: Metropolitan Museum of Art Edit-a-thon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Edit-a-thon: Met Open Access Initiative is the Metropolitan Museum of Art's first edit-a-thon, being hosted on Sunday May 21, 2017 in Thomas J. Watson Library at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City.

The Met is excited to make available over 375,000 images of public domain artworks for contribution to Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons from the museum’s collection spanning 5,000 years of art. The event is an opportunity for Wikimedia communities to engage The Met's diverse collection onsite and remotely. The event is a key marker too of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's first Wikimedian-in-Residence program, with resident Richard Knipel (User:Pharos), along with Wikimedia NYC. We invite you to help enhance Wikimedia communities and platforms with open access images from The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The event requires pre-registration. To register, 1) please sign-up with Eventbrite via The Met's website and 2) add your Wikipedia username to the #Participants on the wikimeetup page. Please check-in with museum staff when you arrive at the Thomas J. Watson Library within the museum.

We also welcome remote participation for the global Met Open Access Artworks Challenge (15 May - 30 June, 2017), you can sign up there at Met Open Access Artworks Challenge/Participants. --Pharos (talk) 16:23, 16 May 2017 (UTC)

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May 24: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday May 24, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Topics this month include the TED wikiproject, the Met wikiproject, and encouraging free video on Wikimedia Commons!

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday May 24 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street

P.S. bonus event this weekend:

Action=History: Sunday Hackathon @ Ace Hotel Sunday May 28, 2017

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Thursday June 22: Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

Thursday June 22, 6-8:30pm: Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

Join us for an evening of social Wikipedia editing at the Museum of Modern Art Library's third annual Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon, during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to LGBT art, culture and history.

All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required.

Themes for this event include art related to HIV/AIDS activism and on LGBTQ artists of the African Diaspora as part of the Black Lunch Table project.

Experienced Wikipedians will be on-hand to assist throughout the day. Please bring your laptop and power cord; we will have library resources, WiFi, and a list of suggested topics on hand.

Thursday June 22 Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords).

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Education and Research Building at MoMA, 4 West 54 Street - between 5th/6th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Please note that this entrance is one block north of the main 53rd Street entrance, closer to 5th Avenue.

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 21:40, 15 June 2017 (UTC)

P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our Sunday June 25 Hackathon @ Ace Hotel, the Sunday July 9 Wiknic on Governors Island, and other upcoming events.

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Sunday July 9: WikNYC Picnic @ Governors Island

Sunday July 9, 1-6pm: WikNYC Picnic

You are invited to join us the "picnic anyone can edit" on New York City's green and historic Governors Island, as part of the Great American Wiknic celebrations being held across the USA. Remember it's a wiki-picnic, which means potluck.

Sunday July 9 WikNYC Picnic (RSVP) (also on meetup.com)

1–6pm - come by any time! Our reserved picnicking area is Grill #5 by Nolan Park in the northern part of Governors Island.

Look for us by the Wikipedia / Wikimedia NYC banner!

We hope to see you there! --Pharos (talk) 11:02, 6 July 2017 (UTC)

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July 19: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday July 19, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday July 19 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 145 West 14th Street

(note the new address, a couple of doors down from the former Babycastles location)

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Sunday July 30: Action=History Wiki-Hackathon @ Ace Hotel

For this month, we'll focus on Wikipedia casual editing, ways to use and develop Wikidata, building better edit-a-thon tools for a variety of different thematic campaigns, and user-testing them with the community. Towards a goal of advancing these tools for wider use with diverse local groups.

Action=History Wiki-Hackathon @ Ace Hotel

Date: Sunday July 30
Time: 2:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Ace Hotel New York. 20 West 29th Street, Manhattan.
RSVP: on Meetup.com or on Wikipedia

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 14:21, 24 July 2017 (UTC)

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August 30: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday August 30, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday August 30 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 145 West 14th Street

(note the new address, a couple of doors down from the former Babycastles location)

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September 27: WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting

Wednesday September 27, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting

This month will also feature on our agenda, upcoming editathons, the organization's Annual Meeting, and Chapter board elections.

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday September 27 WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 145 West 14th Street

(note the new address, a couple of doors down from the former Babycastles location)

P.S. On the weekend before the annual meeting, you can join: Action=History @ Ace Hotel (Sunday, September 24, 2017)

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Sunday October 15: Wikipedia @ Open House New York / Weekend Photo Competition

This event is the concluding "upload party" to the Wikipedia @ Open House New York Weekend photo scavenger hunt, and an accompanying Wikimedia Commons tutorial and multimedia hackathon,

Learn how to work with your photos to illustrate New York City articles!

Note that this is part of the larger Open House New York Weekend activities on Saturday and Sunday, when sites normally closed to the public are open for public visits and photography.

If you can, bring your camera/photos to the event, and a laptop if you'd like to engage in adding photos to articles. But this is not necessary.

For photos from last year's event, see the OHNY campaign 2016 on Wikimedia Commons.

Wikipedia @ Open House New York / Weekend Photo Competition

Date: Sunday October 15
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Ace Hotel New York. 20 West 29th Street, Manhattan.

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 15:33, 11 October 2017 (UTC)

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October 18: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday October 18, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday October 18 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 145 West 14th Street

(note the new address, a couple of doors down from the former Babycastles location)

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Edit-a-thon (Nov 19) and global online Wikipedia Asian Art Month (Nov 1-30)

Sunday November 19, 10:30 am - 4:00pm: Metropolitan Museum of Art Edit-a-thon

The Wikipedia Asian Month Edit-a-thon @ The Met will be the Metropolitan Museum of Art's second edit-a-thon, hosted on Sunday November 19, 2017 in the Bonnie Sacerdote Classroom, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education (81st Street entrance) at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Following the first Met edit-a-thon in May 2017, the museum is excited to work with Wikipedia Asian Month for the potential to seed new articles about Asian artworks, artwork types, and art traditions, from any part of Asia. These can be illustrated with thousands of its recently-released images of public domain artworks available for Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons from the museum’s collection spanning 5,000 years of art. The event is an opportunity for Wikimedia communities to engage The Met's diverse Asian collections onsite and remotely.

Sunday November 19 Wikipedia Asian Month Edit-a-thon @ The Met (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

10:30 am - 4:00 pm in Bonnie Sacerdote Classroom, Uris Center for Education

81st Street entrance, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue

Attendees should bring their own laptops and power cords. Light snacks, drinks and cake will be provided.

We also welcome remote participation for the global online Wikipedia Asian Art Month, running November 1-30.

Thanks, and hope to see you at the museum, and/or as part of the online Wikipedia Asian Month contest!--Pharos (talk) 16:36, 1 November 2017 (UTC)

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Nomination of Anthon Berg for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Anthon Berg is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Anthon Berg until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

December 13: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday December 13, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday December 13 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 145 West 14th Street

(note the new address, a couple of doors down from the former Babycastles location)

P.S. You are also invited to AfroCROWD Street Culture Wikipedia Edit-a-thon and Year End Celebration on Saturday December 16!

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Sunday January 14: Wikipedia Day NYC Celebration and Mini-Conference

Sunday January 14: Wikipedia Day NYC 2018

You are invited to join us at Ace Hotel for Wikipedia Day NYC 2018, a Wikipedia celebration and mini-conference as part of the project's global 16th birthday festivities. In addition to the party, the event will be a participatory unconference, with keynotes, plenary panels, lightning talks, and of course open space sessions.

And there will be cake.

We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

Sunday January 14 Wikipedia Day NYC 2018 (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

10:00am - 6:30 pm at Ace Hotel, 20 West 29th Street in Manhattan

This Sunday! Wikipedia Day NYC Celebration and Mini-Conference (updated speakers + schedule)

Sunday January 14: Wikipedia Day NYC 2018

Part of Wikipedia's global 17th birthday celebration, Wikipedia Day NYC 2018 at Ace Hotel will include a mini-conference of scheduled panels as well as unconference style talks and discussions proposed by attendees on the day of the event. We are very excited to announce speakers such as Jason Scott (Internet Archive), Jackie Koerner (Visiting Scholar, Wiki Ed), and Andrew Lih (Wikimedia DC), as well as a fantastic line-up of panels that highlight projects and issues of relevance to the Wikimedia NYC community.

See Wikipedia Day NYC 2018 speakers + schedule

And there will be cake.

We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

Sunday January 14 Wikipedia Day NYC 2018 (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

10:00am - 6:30 pm at Ace Hotel, 20 West 29th Street in Manhattan

February 21: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday February 21, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday December 13 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 145 West 14th Street

(note the new address, a couple of doors down from the former Babycastles location)

P.S. You are also invited to Africa and the Diaspora Edit-a-thon @ Schomburg Center for Black Culture on Saturday February 24!

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