Meeting Schedule for The Sons of the Desert NYC
Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 7:30pm to 10:30pm
The New York Founding Tent meets monthly at The Church of the Transfiguration, founded in 1848 and home of The Episcopal Actors' Guild since 1923. "The Little Church Around the Corner," as it is commonly known, has welcomed theatrical legends including Edwin Booth, Joseph Jefferson, Basil Rathbone, Tallulah Bankhead, Joan Fontaine, Rex Harrison, and Charlton Heston, so we are in great company!
Meeting Location
The Church of the Transfiguration
One East 29th Street
(Between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue)
New York, NY 10016
Meeting Guidelines
There is no formal dress code as there was at our former location of The Players, but please dress respectably. We can bring refreshments and snacks, but no alcoholic beverages are permitted on the premises. Also, it is our responsibility to clean up after our meeting and leave the room as we found it.
You can bring your friends as prospective members for the donation of $5 each, and they will be given membership forms to join us. The $5 will be applied to their membership.
Our March Film Lineup
We have an all–Laurel & Hardy film program planned to celebrate the opening of spring — and, we hope, some better weather!
We’ve dodged a bullet these past few months, but anything can happen at this time of year. So to brighten things up, our Boys Stan and Ollie bring the laughs in:
CALL OF THE CUCKOO, featuring appearances by Charley Chase, Charlie Hall, and Finlayson, and starring Max Davidson; DO DETECTIVES THINK?, another early outing for our Boys in their trademark shabby jackets and derby hats; MEN O’ WAR, an early talkie; and THE LAUREL-HARDY MURDER CASE — yes, that’s exactly how the original title bills it!
And that’s not all! We’ll also be showing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in the Chuck Jones classic SHOW BIZ BUGS, presented in glorious IB Technicolor.
It’s a great way to spend a fun evening — so please join us on March 20 to help welcome spring, and enjoy some warm laughter with your friends from the Sons!
Reminders
As we attempt to break through the winter–spring barrier, there’s a chance of snow. If we need to cancel, we’ll let everyone know by 3:00 PM via email and will also post an update on our website.
Please keep an eye on your email for any updates. We won’t be able to take responsibility for anyone heading into the city if a cancellation is announced and the message is missed. Thanks for understanding!